News and teasers courtesy of Trina !!!

Trina has graciously offered to "spoil" us with teasers from the next book in her Alexa O'Brien series.
Please ensure that any teasers stay here, and dont go on the general thread where other posters may not want to be spoiled.

Here is a teaser excerpt from CH 1 of book 4. Right now the book is titled Blonde & Blue but that could change. You may not want to read anything in this thread if you haven't read the first 3 books. Also, please make sure anything I post here doesn't get posted anywhere else. Thanks everyone!

CH 1 Teaser Excerpt:

As soon as I touched her I knew she was dead. Fuck. This was exactly the kind of thing I was trying to prevent in this damn place. Arys was going to love this. He was my biggest skeptic when it came to controlling The Wicked Kiss and those that frequent it.

I turned back to Jez in time to see her slash those vicious claws across the throat of the snarling vampire. The force behind the blow was enough to take his head right off. It came straight at me and I ducked without thinking. It burst into dust and ash along with the rest of his body. A shower of dust rained down all around me and I cringed.

The crowd of onlookers quickly dispersed then. Some of them didn’t want to end up like our dusty friend and others just lost interest that fast. The humans were staring at Jez with wide eyes. Bloody claws and wild cat eyes, she was a hell of a vision. She looked far more frightening than half the vampires in the place.

I brushed at the dust and ash on my clothes and gave my hair a shake. Well this was just fucking great.

Shaz appeared in the doorway then. His eyes were pure wolf and his clothing bloodstained. And standing behind him with arms crossed and a smirk adorning his handsome face was Arys. Fabulous.

I surveyed the mess of vampire remains. That wasn’t much of a cleanup. A good vacuum would get the job done. However, that was the least of my concerns. I had a dead woman on the floor of the nightclub I’d sworn to change. So far, things were not going my way. And now I had to listen to Arys gloat about being right.

He sauntered over to me with a grace possessed only by vampires that have lived for centuries. His sexy bedroom messy raven black hair shone deep blue beneath the dim lighting. The fang revealing grin he wore irritated me as much as it enticed.

“Go ahead and say it.” I threw both hands in the air and glared. “I know you want to. Have at it.”

His chuckle stroked me deep inside and our power sparked when he grasped my upraised hands in his, sliding his fingers between mine. Leaning close enough to brush his lips against mine, he murmured, “I told you so.”

I couldn’t help the way my power instantly mingled with his to become one that we shared. We were bound by blood. It would always be this way. Though I’d recently gained more control over my abilities, Arys could always strip me of it with the right touch, look or careful whisper.

“Since you’re enjoying this so much, you can clean up the body.” I flashed him a smirk of my own and pulled away before the flame burning between us could grow into a blazing inferno.

“I got him.” Shaz stepped up beside me and my eyes were drawn to the bleeding gash below his eye. I hadn’t noticed it in the chaos. “Pretty easy take down.”

I gently touched his face, trying to get a better look at his wound. It was superficial. It looked worse than it was. I couldn’t resist letting my pinky finger slide through the blood that ran in a single rivulet down his cheek. He watched as I brought it close, breathing in the scent of his powerful werewolf blood. I would have tasted it like I wanted to if Arys hadn’t intercepted the motion.

Gripping my wrist tightly, he brought my hand to his mouth and slowly licked Shaz’ blood from my little finger. His tongue was warm and inviting as he stroked it along my flesh. My breath caught and I was flush with unbidden desire. Arys’ gaze was intent on Shaz, watching for his reaction.

“You are such a dick.” Shaz shoved past us, purposely shouldering Arys as he went. Arys’ response was to laugh. He liked to get under Shaz’ skin and Shaz made it far too easy for him.

“Don’t start with him tonight,” I warned. “If you haven’t noticed, I have enough to deal with here without you playing with him. One of these days he’s going to lose it on you and then you’re on your own.”

Arys’ smile vanished but the mischievous glint in his eyes remained. “I wish he would.”

“Oh, you do not.” I shook my head, exasperated. Arys’ fun with Shaz stemmed from their intense dislike for one another.

They’d gone from fist fights to stubborn acceptance. One intimate encounter involving the three of us that resulted in a bite and even a kiss between the two of them had Shaz reminding himself what he hated about Arys. Everything. Of course that had a lot to do with Shaz’ own inability to admit that he’d enjoyed the bite of the vampire he despised.

“Look, just leave Shaz alone and help me clean up. You can rub my total failure in my face later.”

I turned away from him, taking in the dance floor, which was packed with people dancing as if nothing had ever disrupted them. Newcomers were making their way through the lobby into the main part of the club. I had to get this body moved.

Arys swept past me, lifting it easily in his arms and retreating through the rear exit. I caught his eye and nodded my thanks. Ok, so things weren’t going as planned but they could be worse. Right? Maybe that was a question better left unasked.

So Lex has a dead human in her club, Jez gets scary and decapitates a vamp, vamp head goes flying at Lex and bursts into an ashy poof. And Lex's reaction is: "Well this was just fucking great."

Awesome! I love that she's worried about the ash on her hair and clothes.


Poor Shaz. I'm disappointed he's had a change of heart about Arys, but I can see all the fun Arys is going to have getting under Shaz's skin.

Thank you Trina!

I think Shaz and Arys may always have a little bit of a love/hate relationship. It seems to work for them.

Bravo Trina!!!!

Ok I'm totally sucked in already. Trina this series just keeps getting so good. Lex is so funny. Like Dopp said, she is worried about the dust on her rather really that there is a dead body in her club. So glad to see Jez early in too.
Arys is already YUMMY. Gosh I can not get enough of this vamp Trina.
The only thing that I thought was missing was of course KALE!!
Oh where is our Kale?
Oh but I know you have mentioned that this book will be full of Kale.
I enjoyed seeing Shaz tiny discomfort around Arys. Does make you have to wonder just how much he really did enjoy that 'night'.
Thanks so much Trina. I can not wait for more

Ditto to gp ... Some Kale would be good

Alright here is a Kale teaser for you. :D But that's all you get for now, lol. Enjoy!

Excerpt:

Kale and I shared the same weakness. Each other. My power always wanted him.

“Does ‘what in the fuck’ cover it?” I stared into his dark, glassy eyes, hoping to see a semblance of sanity in there. “I can’t believe you did this.”

“You can’t?” Kale tilted his head to the side and looked me up and down. “I’m not an amateur. I was going to take care of it.”

Dressed all in black with his leather duster cloaking him, Kale looked as good as he always did. His deep brown hair was messier than usual. But it was the flow of power surrounding him that lured me. I knew how good it could feel.

“When did you start killing again?” I focused on my irritation, refusing to be coerced by the honey sweet vibe that called my power to him.

“Does it matter?” Crossing his arms, he leaned back against the wall opposite me. The weight of his gaze unnerved me.

“There’s no point in talking to you right now, is there? I have to get going anyway. I’m going home.”

“Already? But I just got here.” His smile was more than a little evil. The last time he’d looked at me like that, the bastard attacked and bit me.

I regarded him with a wary expression. “I have been calling your phone for hours. Now I see why you were ignoring me. What you do is your business, Kale. I can’t stop you. But this stuff isn’t supposed to be happening in here. You’re fucking looped and you know it. We should talk when you come down off this high. Not now.”

“I can tell you right now those two dead hookers are likely among the tamest things you’d find in here tonight if you could see behind every closed door.”

I wasn’t in the mood to argue. “Hey, it’s your club. You own it and you can do whatever the hell you want here. I’m sure you want to deal with this before sunrise so I’ll just leave you to it.”

“What’s the rush?” Kale stepped away from the wall, blocking my way past him. “You know I won’t hurt you.”

“I know you want to. Have you forgotten that I’ve heard this before?”

He reached a hand out towards me as he pulled on my nervous energy. “I won’t hurt you. Not unless you beg me to.”

The memory his words conjured up brought a flaming hot blush to my cheeks. Not so long ago the intoxicating allure of power had led me and Kale into an unplanned intimate encounter. He’d taken my blood and I’d all but begged him to bang me on the desk in my office. It hadn’t happened, thanks to Jez’ interruption. But it had come damn close.

He chuckled and took a step that brought him into my personal space. “You’re adorable when you blush.”

I refused to let him intimidate me. The heady wave of energy that seemed to surround him like an unseen perfume teased my senses. I couldn’t shake the feeling that he was doing it on purpose, trying to get a reaction from me. That wasn’t going to happen. To react would be dangerous. He knew it as well as I did.

I was tongue tied as I tried to muster a response. “I got nothin’.”

He was quiet for a minute, regarding me with that dark gaze. His power called to me, reminding me of why Kale and I were rarely alone together anymore. It was dangerous. Forbidden fruit always was so much sweeter. I hated how I reacted to him. Combining our power was like the worst chemistry experiment resulting in uninhibited impulses and a sensuality that made me weak.
Nope. Not happening. If I gave in to the way our power felt for even a moment, I’d find myself begging Kale to bleed me. And Lord knows what else.

“You don’t trust me, Alexa?”

Might as well be honest. “I guess that depends what you mean exactly. You’re a cold blooded killer that’s had himself on a tight leash for many years. You’re about as unpredictable as they come.”

“Yeah there’s that. But you think I might try to kill you. Don’t you?” He took that extra step. My skin grew hot at his proximity and I drew in a deep breath. Stepping away would only taunt him.

“Can you really blame me for that?”

“Yes. I can.” Kale ran a hand through his hair. “Are you going to hold that one time against me forever? It was once. Yeah you’re mortal. You smell and taste so damn good. But honestly, I’d rather fuck you than kill you.”

Oh hell. My lungs deflated and I struggled for air. Stunned didn’t begin to cover it. “Oh don’t go there, Kale. I don’t even know what to say to that.” I’d almost prefer it if he wanted to kill me. It would be much easier to react to.

“Stop with the awkward tension. We should be beyond this.” In a bold gesture Kale danced a hand down my body, careful to never actually touch me.

I could feel the waves of energy as they pulsed under his manipulation. A shiver ran down my spine and I had to resist the urge to scratch an itch that wasn’t physical. He wasn’t wrong. It was me that made things weird with us. I was still carrying around some personal shame for offering myself to him during a moment of extreme weakness.

“How can I not feel awkward? You’re practically fucking me with your mind.”

His chuckle didn’t put me at ease. “It wouldn’t be the first time.”

“You’re going to regret saying that after you come down from this little high you’re on. It can’t last forever you know.”

“We’ll see about that.”

oh Trina - that was GREAT!! Fucking great!!! damn that Jez i still havent forgiven her.... and you are just cruel to tease us! just wait til gp gets a hold of this

Holy f'ing shit!!!!!
Damn but Kale is HAWT!!!!!!

Just Jez had the worst timing EVER but I actually don't mind. Let it keep building between them. Cuz when it happens. Yes I meant when and not 'if' because I do feel pretty strongly that it will, it is going to be amazing.
Shit Trina how long do we have until it come out?

Trina this is some good shit! Primo!!!!!!! :drunken:

Holy Shit.. Thank you Thank you Trina!! When does the book come out? Can't wait for the book. Those teasers sucked me right in..

Have to laugh when I imagine Lex with a vacuum cleaning up vampire ash and being really pissed off about it. Love the dynamic between Arys and Shaz. As for Kale, boy he has a lot more to give by the looks. I agree with GP that there is a strong feeling Kale and Lex will cross the line further, and the shit storm when it does, well look forward to that! Trina thank you for for sharing your brilliant imagination with us!

I LOVE the sparks between Alexa and Kale :D

Hi Dragonlily(waves)

Come over to the introduce yourself thread
You a big Trina Fan?

More? Please? Blond and Blue is sooooo far away. I am an addict, and I need a fix. Have mercy. Trina......your story just rocks.

wow. never saw this thread before. Love love love the snippets!!!!!! ...and I think Arys was alluding sexually not the way Lex incited that one day Shaz will lose it on him...lol. my gawd imagine a fight between them ending in some kissing and other things????

gracious-plenty wrote:

Holy f'ing shit!!!!!
Damn but Kale is HAWT!!!!!!

Just Jez had the worst timing EVER but I actually don't mind. Let it keep building between them. Cuz when it happens. Yes I meant when and not 'if' because I do feel pretty strongly that it will, it is going to be amazing.
Shit Trina how long do we have until it come out?

Trina this is some good shit! Primo!!!!!!! :drunken:

I pray that it never haapens between Kale and Lex bc not only will Arys and Shaz be pissed but neither Kale nor her are in control when their power combines. They'd be killing machines of rage with no regrets!

as posted prev by Trina ....

"I use a lot of music while writing. It really throws me into the right headspace needed for certain scenes. I thought I'd list some of the songs that are inspiring book 4 in case anyone is interested.

Poison by Alice Cooper

Unfaithful by Rhianna

Back to December by Taylor Swift

I Didn't Want to Need You by Heart

Secret by Heart

Blonde & Blue by The Headstones (The book is titled after this song which is by a Canadian band that I adore. Here's the youtube link if anyone wants to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6BbTwUr5vo

Seize the Day by Avenged Sevenfold

Song From an American Movie by Everclear

Crimson and Clover by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Wasted Time by Skid Row

Already Gone by Kelly Clarkson

El Tango De Roxanne from Moulin Rouge "

Wow, Trina listens to much of the same things I do (which is all over the place liek mine). Hopefully the themes of the songs aren't meaning what I think they are!

Me, too. I am afraid something terrible is going to happen between Lex and Shaz.

Hey you guys

Trina just posted a link to the new Blurb for Huntress #4 Blonde & Blue..

Thought I would share since this is one of my favorite writer's and series

http://trinamlee.com/coming-soon/





So I came back to edit since I forgot to comment about said blurb.

Trina you tease with including the Kale attraction.

Sounds so so good Trina. Can you write faster so it comes out quicker?
please

Lol! I love that little praying smiley. So cute. Hope the blurb sounds enticing. I will have cover art very soon. Pretty much any day now and I cannot wait.

Psst! Cover art is now up on my site.

Hey Trina, I just received my books today!! YIPPEE! Thank you.

I'm starting to think that someone at border control is reading mine!!

Wow love the cover art!

Oh Trina I LOVE the new cover for B&B !!
Your graphic's person did an awesome job. Kudos