Better
to Die
Exploited
by the government for her psychic gifts, Kahara Mitchell has unwittingly been
trained as a deadly assassin. Unwilling to be used to kill innocents, she goes
AWOL until her journey ends with her dying – buried under rubble in the wake of a
tsunami. At her darkest hour, Lords Rom and Rah Andor, mirror twins from
another galaxy rescue her – taking her to their intergalactic fleet where they
heal and court her, determined to make her their own.
To
Die For
Karinian
Lords, Rom and Rah Andor are the co-ruling kings of the entire
Daguronian Sector. They have waited over nine hundred years to find their
destined mate. Now the two gigantic alien warriors must win Kahara’s love and
willingness to bond, or die trying. Conspiracies abound to sabotage the triad
union in an attempt to destroy the brothers and take down House Kari.
The
Mission
The
royal triad is prophesized to be the powerful force uncovering an ancient
exploitive system that has driven many races to near extinction. But to do so,
the protective brothers must allow their beloved mate to endanger herself as
she uses her gifts fighting by their side in a war that determines the destiny of galaxies.
Guest
Post
The
Chalice of Kari
The
Daguronian Chronicles: Book 1
Cahira
O’Donnell
I
am often asked how I ended up writing Paranormal/Science Fiction Romance. While
I confess to being an old vintage “Trekkie,” long before Star Trek was released
I devoured all the Science Fiction novels I could find. I have always loved
reading, and my introduction to the romantic genre began when I was a young
mother with limited funds. My stepfather (of all people) loved to read romance
novels. He would pass them to me and I would read them in the evenings after my
children were in bed.
I
was born sensitive. In later years I came to recognize that I am psychic. I
believe many of us are psychic without knowing it. When paranormal romance made
the scene, I found great comfort in reading about others like myself, and
exploring the “farfetched” possibilities of my “gift.”
Cahira
O’Donnell is a pen name. In my other life, I am a certified instructor of the
shamanic arts, the founder/director of a certified occupational school of the
shamanic arts for which I have written all the texts and programs, and a
published author in the esoteric/spiritual/self-help genre. Imagine my surprise
when I started dreaming of alpha alien heroes from other galaxies and
courageous psychic heroines. Soon my daydreams as well as nights became filled
with these unlikely characters and their stories.
I
recorded The Chalice of Kari as it was narrated to me in my dreams. The psychic
Earth woman, Kahara, and the Daguronian mirror twins, Lords Rom and Rah Andor,
started visiting as I slept. They became as real to me as anyone in day to day
life.
In
the evenings, instead of settling in with a good book as was my habit, I found
myself with a laptop recording the lives and adventures of Kahara and her
destined mates as they had come to me the night before.
The
writing style was very different from my non-fiction works. There was no
outline or pre-thought story line – no beginning, middle or end until it had
been written. Every evening I would be as excited to see what would happen next
as if I were simply a reader rather than the author. I had no problem
developing the characters or having them hold true to their nature. They
already were alive and whole.
The
adventure goes on as the events and supporting characters from The Chalice have
continued to develop into additional books lining up to follow. I had never considered writing romance
anything more than a fascinating pastime. The thought of publishing the books
never entered my mind, yet soon I found I had accumulated quite a collection of
stories demanding to be shared. The Chalice of Kari became the first novel in
the Daguronian Chronicles – the characters like old friends I visit in my
dreams. I secretly wonder if they don’t really exist somewhere and I was just
fortunate enough to tap into their story.
Having
been brought up overseas and living with local families in many cultures,
Cahira O’Donnell has a rich history to draw upon. Throughout her life and her
travels she has been a dedicated student of shamanism and an explorer of the
esoteric realms. Being psychic herself, Cahira’s real-life experiences with the
supernatural infuses her paranormal romance writing with profound accuracy.
Armed
with her history, combined with a degree in Psychology and a deep understanding of human
nature, Cahira creates stories that are engaging, dynamic, realistic and boldly
erotic.
Cahira
now lives in the beautiful mountains of Colorado where she enjoys a
quiet home, beautiful scenery and immersing herself in the art of storytelling.
To
learn more about Cahira and her novels visit: www.cahiraodonnell.com.
Very interesting excerpt!
ReplyDeleteDear Books Need TLC,
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful Blog site! Thank you so much for featuring my latest book: the Chalice of Kari.
I wish you well in all your endeavors.
Warmly,
Cahira O'Donnell
Love the cover and the excerpt!
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