Click - A Novella (7 page)

It was true. That kiss….

There was one way. One sure way. The truth.

With hundreds of people swirling around them, Robert plunged his hands into her hair and kissed her. Hard. Passionately.

Holding her head gently, he looked down into her eyes as their lips parted.

“I don’t have a league, Emily. I’ve been waiting for the ‘click’, for the sense that I found the right woman. For what my father said he found with my mother. The click I heard when I kissed you that first time. But the timing was wrong. I’ve waited all this time because I wanted to be sure that this time the timing was right.”

He looked down into Emily’s eyes, remembering how much they reminded him of the ocean.

“I don’t want to risk losing you again,” he said. “Is the timing right this time, Emily?”

For Emily everything else had faded away. Dan didn’t exist, she wasn’t even aware when he stormed away. There was only Robert. As far as she was concerned, they were alone in the room full of people.

She looked up into Robert’s brilliant blue eyes, into what he let her see there.

Emily smiled. “It’s just right…”

The click was still there, Robert discovered, as he kissed her once more.

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About the Author

Valerie Douglas is a prolific writer and a genre-crosser, much to the delight of her fans. A fan of authors from almost every genre from Isaac Asimov to Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, she writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and as V.J. Devereaux, erotic romance. Who knows what will pop up down the road!

Happily married, she's companion to two dogs, four cats and an African clawed frog named Hopper who delights in tormenting the cats from his tank.

You can find more information at   www.valeriedouglasbooks.com

Other Novels by Valerie Douglas

Fantasy

The Otherling series:

The Coming Storm
– Elon of Aerilann, Elven advisor to the High Council, helped negotiate the alliance between Elves, Dwarves and men. Suddenly he finds that fragile truce threatened from without by an unknown enemy and from within by old hatreds and prejudice. To preserve the alliance he may be forced to choose between his honor and his duty.

A Convocation of Kings
– sequel to The Coming Storm. A shadow has fallen over the Kingdoms and once again Elon, Colath, Jareth and Jalila are called to answer it.  One ally is lost but another returns while a terrible tragedy nearly costs them a third. Now a member of the ruling Council, Elon of Aerilann and his companions, Colath, Jareth and Jalila are forced to fight for the Alliance they've given everything to preserve, even as a breath of hope is offered…

Not Magic Enough
– novella - For Delae - a lonely landholder on the edge of the Kingdoms - a frantic knock at the door on a stormy winter's night brings more than a cry for help.

After centuries of war, Elves have little contact with the race of Men, but Dorovan can't bring himself to ride past those so obviously in need. One small act - with enormous consequences.

Setting Boundaries
- After centuries of war an uneasy peace has finally been negotiated between Elves, Dwarves and Men, thanks to Elon of Aerilann, Elven councilor to the High King of Men. One final task remains, one last bone of contention - to set the boundaries between their lands. It's a task that will be easier said than done. Although all of the lesser Kings signed the Alliance, not all of them wish to see it succeed and some are willing to oppose it. Violently.

For journeyman wizard Jareth it's the opportunity of a lifetime.

What he doesn't know is that the journey will test him to his limits and forge a friendship that will last for centuries.

Servant of the Gods
– Orphaned as a child, Irisi became a mercenary to survive. Captured by the Egyptian army and made the spoils of war, she finds herself drawn to their commander. Though the attraction is mutual even he can't save her from enslavement and she's forced to fight in the ring for entertainment. In a desperate attempt to regain her freedom she throws herself on the mercy of the Gods, only to discover that her fate is written in prophecy…

Heart of the Gods
– Tales of the fabled Tomb of the Djinn and its Guardian have fascinated archaeologist Ky Farrar since a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo when he was a boy.The story of the star-crossed lovers and their battle to save ancient Egypt from the Djinn made him choose his career. He believes he’s finally found it - only to discover the Tomb's Guardian is all too real. And she's as lovely as she is lethal. Ky, however, isn't the only one searching. It's a race to reach the Tomb before the others accidentally unleash what lies within it in their effort to claim the ancient artifacts which lie within - the legendary Horn of the Djinn and the Heart of the Gods..

Romance:

The Millersburg Quartet Series

Irish Fling
– Ali was the smart one, but brains didn’t stop her from crashing and burning. A desire to connect with her roots takes her to Ireland, and a chance meeting with internet mogul Aidan O’Connell. Even brilliant Ali with her nearly photographic memory doesn’t see the danger lurking when she sees the wrong thing.

Dirty Politics
– Returning to her hometown, practical Cam Kenyon discovers her teenage crush Noah Denton is running for D.A. When she discovers that his opponent is going to indulge in dirty politics, she throws her support to him, accidentally resurrecting an old enemy.

Director’s Cut
– When bad-boy director Jack Tyler comes to town to rediscover his passion with the local community theater group, teacher and theater geek Molly has to decide whether to take a chance on him. When his past catches up with him and he seems to be returning to his old bad habits, she has to decide whether to fight his demons alongside him.

Two Up
– Sculptor and welder Jesse was always the wild child, her only family her three friends. A chance meeting with novelist Mitch Donovan gives her a chance to make a new life. For Mitch meeting Jesse gives him new inspiration, but that new inspiration comes at a terrifying price.

Lucky Charm
– When private investigator Matt Morrison’s best friend Bill is murdered, all evidence seems to point at his company, but Matt’s every attempt at entry is thwarted. Violently. When pretty Ariel O’Donnell comes unexpectedly to his rescue, he resolves to keep her out of what is clearly a dangerous situation. Unfortunately, it seems that Ariel is already involved and the forces set in motion by Bill’s death are closing around her.

As V. J. Devereaux

Cooking Class

Blood Bound

Demon’s Kiss

Demon’s Embrace

Other Books by the Alexandria Publishing Group

Donna K. Fitch

The Color of Darkness and Other Stories

Revival - coming soon

Second Death

The Source of Lightning

Paul Kater

* Fantasy

Hilda the Wicked Witch series

Hilda the wicked witch

Hilda - Snow White revisited

Hilda - The Challenge

Hilda and Zelda

Hilda - Cats

Hilda - Lycadea

Hilda - Back to School

Hilda - Dragon Master

Hilda - Aiaia

Hilda - Magic on the Rocks

* Childrens Fantasy

Charisma the young witch

* Science Fiction

Green Haven - coming in March if all goes well

* Steampunk

Aeroparts factory

Bactine

Lily Marin - three short steampunk stories

Lily Marin - three short steampunk stories (book 2)

* Humour

The Devil's Diary

Stephen H. King

Fantasy (Mythic)

Cataclysm: Return of the Gods

Ascension: Return of the Gods

Atlantis: Return of the Gods - Coming Soon

Fantasy (YA)

Journey to Kiirajanna - Coming Soon

Terry C. Simpson

Fantasy (Epic)

Aegis of the Gods Series

Etchings of Power (Bk1) - Out now

The Shadowbearer - Prequel - Coming Soon

Ashes and Blood - (Bk 2) - Coming Soon

(Urban/Dark Fantasy)

Necrosis - Coming Soon

Thriller/Horror

The Gifts - Coming Soon

Jonathan Gould

Fantasy/humor/satire

Neville Lansdowne series

Doodling

Scribbling

Flidderbugs

Magnus Opum

D Kai Wilson-Viola (and Pen names)

Genrespanning

The Deadly Series:Glass Block (September 2012)

Paradise (2013)

Posession's Pride (Summer 2013)

The Wanderer Series:Banshee (October 31st 2013)

Sabrann Curach

Horror

Footnotes to a Lesson (short story)

Prayer for the Dammed (October 31st 2013)

Fayth C Reeves

Erotica/Transgressive

What Could I do?  (short story)

Ink (Summer 2013)

Denise McGee

Romance - mostly paranormal

One Small Touch

New Releases coming from Alexandria Publishing Group

Glass Block
– D. Kai Wilson-Viola

Second Death
– Donna K. Fitch

The Devil’s Diary
– Paul Kater

The Shadow Bearer
– Terry C. Simpson