Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Rebecca Trogner about her newly released paranormal romance mystery, The Last Keeper's Daughter. Be sure to check out her wonderful contest at the end of this post.
In The Last Keeper’s Daughter, Lily Ayres has been given to Vampire
King Krieger by her father. Why did her father give her away? Did he make a
trade with the Vampire King? Or did Lily serve as some type of payment from her
father to the king?
Walter Ayres asks the king to claim Lily because he senses she is not completely human and fears for her. Walter feels that he will not live long and does not want to leave her alone and unprotected without knowledge of the Other world. Krieger doesn’t necessarily claim her, but agrees to protect her, at first…
Lily’s father, Walter, works as the
King’s Keeper. What does that job involve? Was he appointed to the position as
an honor, or is it a job he loathes?
The Keepers are a group of historians that search for ancient artifacts, texts, or anything that provides answers to their supernatural world. Walter is the first born son of the Ayres’ line, and as such is given the role of keeper. I wouldn’t say Walter loathes the job, but he has issues. That’s really all I can say without giving away too much.
What benefit does the Vampire King
gain from “owning” Lily? After she falls down a flight of stone steps, he heals
her injuries, so he seems to have compassion for her. What is their
relationship like?
Does Lily feel comfortable living
under the control of Krieger? Or does he frighten her?
When Lily’s father disappears in
England and she searches for him, does Krieger help her?
Briefly describe the magical systems of your world. How do those who are
empowered, the King’s Keeper, vampires, and other supernaturals, gain their
abilities?
The Others are born with their abilities. Seen Others appear human and, if they choose, can walk amongst the humans undetected. The Unseen Others physicality makes human interaction more difficult. The vampires are made by another vampire, and as they age they become more powerful. Merlin is the Krieger’s advisor, a great sorcery, who as he puts it is ‘a merlin not the merlin’. Lily’s guards are Vantors which are a vampire / werewolf hybrid.
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Walter Ayres asks the king to claim Lily because he senses she is not completely human and fears for her. Walter feels that he will not live long and does not want to leave her alone and unprotected without knowledge of the Other world. Krieger doesn’t necessarily claim her, but agrees to protect her, at first…
The Keepers are a group of historians that search for ancient artifacts, texts, or anything that provides answers to their supernatural world. Walter is the first born son of the Ayres’ line, and as such is given the role of keeper. I wouldn’t say Walter loathes the job, but he has issues. That’s really all I can say without giving away too much.
Krieger is intrigued by
Lily from the first moment he casts his eyes upon her. That doesn’t mean he
isn’t torn about giving her his blood. He expected to protect her from afar,
which isn’t difficult given his status and power, and never expected to give
her his blood. This blood bond they share creates an emotional tether between
them that allows him to feel her emotions, which for a vampire over two
thousand years old is quiet amazing.
From the night they met,
Lily feels at home in the Other world. She is obviously upset about her father
asking a vampire to claim her, but she is grateful to finally know where she
belongs. Though he can be frightening, Lily is not afraid of Krieger and over
time develops strong feelings for him.
Absolutely, Walter is Krieger’s keeper and he won’t rest until the
mystery of Walter’s disappearance is solved. What’s unexpected is where the
investigation leads.
The Others are born with their abilities. Seen Others appear human and, if they choose, can walk amongst the humans undetected. The Unseen Others physicality makes human interaction more difficult. The vampires are made by another vampire, and as they age they become more powerful. Merlin is the Krieger’s advisor, a great sorcery, who as he puts it is ‘a merlin not the merlin’. Lily’s guards are Vantors which are a vampire / werewolf hybrid.
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The Last Keeper’s Daughter
Book 1 in The Last Keeper’s Daughter Series
Rebecca Trogner
Genre: Paranormal Romance Mystery
Publisher: Crescent
Moon Press
Word Count: 86,360
Book
Description:
Born into old
money, Lily Ayres lives at Waverly, her family’s estate situated at the foot of
the Blue Ridge Mountains in Paris, Virginia.
She is a strange, small, almost mute, young woman who has no idea that
her father has given her to the Vampire King Krieger. Walter Ayres is the King’s Keeper and part of
a secret society of historians who unearth, preserve, and attempt to understand
relics of long forgotten civilizations.
Lily has never felt
comfortable in the human world, but after she suspiciously falls down a flight
of stone steps, and is healed and claimed by Krieger, she realizes there is
another world. In this Other Realm she
feels a sense of belonging, and begins to untwine the mysterious event which
left her mentally and psychologically damaged.
When Walter disappears in England, Lily works with human and
supernatural beings to uncover his whereabouts.
With each new discovery, she is pulled deeper into the vortex of magic,
intrigue, and dark desires that permeates the supernatural world. The revelations revealed unfold a story of
deception and betrayal that threaten to tear the thin veil between the
supernatural and human world asunder.
Amazon
Excerpt:
Excerpt:
Krieger
sat in the oversized chair, letting his arms hang down almost to the floor, and
inhaled deeply of her scent, now richer, more complex than it had been before.
He’d never encountered anyone who smelled so enticing. Her blood beguiled him,
like a flower lures the bee to its sweet nectar. He wished to sink his fangs
into her soft skin, to feel the first spurt of blood hit his tongue. He groaned
with anticipation. To a vampire, blood and sex were intertwined. When he’d
healed her with his blood it had taken a great deal of restraint not to seek
his own physical fulfillment. He was ill prepared to deal with an innocent. His
fingers wrapped around the legs of the chair, and the sound of wood snapping
under pressure made him release his grip.
Her
eyelids fluttered. It took a few attempts before she turned her head and stared
at him. He remained motionless.
“You
had a bad fall at the party, remember?” He raised his hands, palms facing
towards her. “You’re safe, at my home.”
Her
face, already flushed, became a deep shade of red. He could hear her heart
beating hard and strong. He fought the urge to taste her.
“You
came for me.” Lily spoke softly. “I was afraid you wouldn’t.”
He
remembered what the doctor had said, and knew the volume was not important, but
that she was speaking meant a great deal.
“How
do you feel?”
She
took stock of her body. She raised the once injured shoulder, and then looked
down, amazed.
“I
healed you.”
She
slid up, clutching the sheet to her neck, and rested her back against the
headboard. The rose tones of the coverlet highlighted the perfection of her
skin. He pondered going to sit on the bed next to her, but decided she needed
to feel comfortable and safe in his presence, not hunted into a corner.
She
spoke out the word, “How,” on a long breath.
He
liked how she didn’t ask ridiculous questions. She cut straight to the point.
“With
my blood.”
Lily
glanced into his eyes, maybe gauging the truth of his words. She nodded and
looked down at her hands. He had anticipated some sort of feminine theatrics,
but she showed no emotion that he could decipher.
“I
don’t remember that.”
“When
did you remember me?”
“On
the mountain,” she said, staccato quick.
He
kept his face impassive.
“I’m
not–” She ran her hand over her shoulder again. “Am I?”
“Vampire,”
he finished her question. “No.”
The
sigh of relief made her thoughts clear. He wondered if she would be more
receptive to the idea after the years had ravaged her beautiful face.
“Did
Walter leave this for you?” He laid the small watercolor painting on the bed.
She
nodded.
Standing
up, careful to move at human speed, he motioned towards the hallway leading to
the bathroom and dressing area. “Everything you need will be provided. For now,
you should rest.”
Lily
shook her head. “I feel fine.” She started to get up, looked down, and
tightened her hold on the coverlet.
“Clothes
are in the dressing area. Do you need assistance?”
Her
expression said she did not.
“Can
you walk?” Krieger asked.
She
nodded.
He
went to the French doors and turned his back to her. “Go on. Call out if you
feel weak.” Modesty was something foreign to Others. They did not feel shamed
or embarrassed by nudity. He hadn’t thought about this and wished the doctor
had clothed her. He heard the lock mechanism on the connecting door click into
place. If it made her feel safe then what harm could it do?
Krieger
heard her walk back into the room. He stayed where he was, waiting to see what
she would do. When she came to stand next to him, he was pleased.
“Stoke
Castle sits atop the Blue Ridge mountains. Waverly is within view below us.”
Lily
stepped closer to the French doors, her hand reaching for the door knob.
“Dawn
is upon us. It would be best if you refrained from going outside until I exit
the room, or until the sun has set.”
Lily
went completely still again, much like a rabbit will hide in tall grass.
“How
long have I been asleep?” she asked.
“You’ve
been unconscious for a day.” He let her take a moment to process the
information. “Look at me.”
She
turned, which pleased him, but did not raise her eyes to his.
Placing
his forefinger under her chin, he lifted her face upwards. “Look at me,” he
said with a kind firmness. “I have lost the ability to trance you now that you
carry my blood.”
“Trance?”
she asked, her voice barely a whisper.
He
ran his fingers lightly over her cheek bones and rested his hand against her
face. “Your father told me that you hate to be touched, and yet you do not
flinch away from me. It is good.” He bent down to place his lips next to her
ear. “You have no need to fear me.”
About the Author:
Rebecca Trogner
lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and frequently crosses the Blue
Ridge Mountains that were the inspiration for Krieger’s home. She always
dreamed of being a writer, but got sidetracked by the day-to-day adventures of
life. With the encouragement of her family, she has finished her first novel
and is currently writing the next book in The Last Keeper’s Daughter series.
Rebecca lives with her husband and son, and a rescue dog named Giblet. To find
out more about the author visit www.rebeccatrogner.com.
Website: www.rebeccatrogner.com
Twitter:
@RTrogner
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/RTrogner
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1 comments:
I love the book covers. Thank you for the giveaway :)
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