After centuries of pining away for a love never realized, Therin's
last assignment as a Cupid depends on helping the lonely, shy Lucy
Carlton. The mission's success or
failure will determine where he is transferred.
He can study the heavens or be condemned to hell.
Lucy Carlton spent her life searching the stars for answers, but finds
them in the form of a gorgeous man who comes in her dreams. Therin shows her the joys of physical
pleasure and encourages her to try to find love. She wakes with a new found confidence, but
soon her timid nature takes over and she retreats back to the comfort of her
home…alone.
With only a week to decide his fate, Therin breaks every rule. What starts as a job to save himself, becomes
a love that can never be…except maybe in eternity.
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EXCERPT:
"What makes her so special?" He snatched the
crystal away and peered inside.
He sat back, clearing his mind to allow the vision to take
over. A woman lay on an unimpressive bed in an equally bland bedroom.
She appeared to be sleeping, but squirmed restlessly. In the
few moments he observed, she twisted and writhed as if trying to find a
comfortable position. He couldn’t make
out much of her. A think blanket covered her body and she turned her face into
her pillow much as he had done earlier.
He was ready to throw the crystal into oblivion, but she
thrashed about once more, this time turning over and the covering fell off.
Instead of tossing the crystal, he held it closer.
The naked human's body rivaled any of the immortals, even
those of the goddesses. Luscious but lithe, she was a bounty one could spend
hours exploring. Her long brown hair tumbled down, almost hitting the floor,
and her face dainty, sweet, could have been on a sculpture.
"I see no problem here." Any human or immortal
would be pleased to have what was presented to him. His breath hitched as his
body stirred. It had been far too long since he indulged.
"Those on earth don't have the same reaction to her you
do. She's an outcast and needs you." Horatio moved closer.
"Go on." He didn't take his focus off the image.
"She needs love, but it eludes her. Wants desire, but
can't attain it." Horatio's voice became low, scholarly. "She craves
satisfaction, but is left wanting."
Therin glanced at him. "What do you mean?"
"You need no explanation. Your mission is clear."
Horatio stood. "You have a week to help her. If you are as good as you
claim, it's all you will need. Upon your success you will be given your new
assignment."
"Wait." He looked up. After eons of demanding to
be set free from his position, the gods were smiling upon him.
He peered into the crystal once more. The woman's disturbed
sleep continued, misery radiating from her.
"Either way, this is your last job. Your passion is
gone and you have broken the rules too many times. It's your choice where you
go." Horatio stopped. "She is dreaming now, the timing is
perfect."
He clutched the crystal in his fist. Eternal damnation or
eternal salvation. As was their way, he would go to her while she slept. She
would think he was part of her dreams…or in his case, nightmares.
"Horatio."
The old man took a breath. "Don't fall in love,
remember what you truly are."
"I'm a Facilitator." He tilted his head.
Horatio shook his head. "A new title doesn’t change
what you are."
Therin stood. "I'm a Cupid."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Kim Carmichael
began writing eight years ago when her need for graphic sex scenes and love of
happy endings inspired her to create her own.
She has a weakness for bad boys and techno geeks, and married her own
computer whiz after he proved he could keep her all her gadgets running. When not writing, she can usually be found
slathered in sunscreen trolling Los Angeles and helping top doctors build their
practices.
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