Eternity
by
Kim Carmichael
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BLURB:
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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AUTHOR
Bio and Links:
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.
@kimcarmichael4
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I always love my heroes, but in this case I adore Lucy cause she really comes into her own.
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