Blood and Roses

In Volume one <i>Curse of the Black Rose</i> an 18th century man cursed to live as a vampire travels to modern day Los Angeles in completion of his search for the soul of a long lost love.</p>Paul Sheppard has waited for centuries for this moment. He has watched Julia Fields from the shadows and is convinced that she is the one that will end his suffering. Follow Paul as he tries to balance his love for Julia his lust for human blood and his will to survive a painful past. Encounter the obstacles thrown in his path that only make his search more desperate and heartfelt.</p>The stakes are high and time is running out. Can he overcome his past and find peace once again?</p>In Volume Two <i>The Blackbird Contagion</i> Nick Severn seemingly had it all good looks; money fame and power living the high-life as the bass player for legendary rock band Shades of Gray. Yet no one knew the real secret behind his self destructive behavior no one but Nick.</p>Deep inside he has nothing left to live for until he meets Claudia Manning. Claudia an eager college student just months from graduation has become intrigued with Nick's incredible story. She soon discovers there is much more beneath the surface including a secret that could jeopardize their growing love. Follow along as Nick and Claudia's journey takes them to England and to the possible solution that lies deep inside a knapsack of leather-bound journals. </p>Can Nick find a way to end his long destructive existence keeping his feelings for Claudia buried inside or will he sacrifice her life to love her?