Monday, June 23, 2014


Bitter Fruits
Eden’s Fall
Book 1
Sarah Daltry

Genre: New Adult Urban Fantasy Romance (18+)
Publisher: Escape Publishing

Date of Publication: December 1, 2013
ASIN: B00G2UXCNO

Word Count: 67K approximately

Book Description:

For fans of dark urban fantasy comes a novel that questions why forbidden fruit is always the most tempting…

A vampire-themed masquerade party isn’t really her scene, but Nora is sick of frat parties and bars. When she meets Alec, the appeal suddenly becomes clear. It’s obvious that they’ve been struck by the same intense mutual attraction, but Alec keeps his distance. Intrigued despite herself, Nora pushes a little deeper — and discovers Alec’s unimaginable secret…

Nora is not afraid of following Alec into the darkness, but the choice is soon taken from her. Someone is hunting her — someone tied to the secret and desperate to see it play out. But when Nora finally meets her aggressor, she finds herself hopelessly drawn to him. She needs to make a choice between the two men, but can she save them both, knowing one is destined to die?

“This book is one of the best paranormals I’ve read, and I’ve read a lot. Five stars hands down! I am proud to pass it on to all of you. Buy this book, devour it and enjoy.”



Excerpt:

He sits in front of me and brings me to his chest. Our flesh is hot and sticky where it touches and I can’t stop the ache between my legs. His breathing is ragged and he tightens his grip on the back of my head as he tries to slow it. I am hurt or angry or frustrated, but I don’t know which. He runs his hands along my entire body and I push against him, needing him and not knowing how to accept his denial.
‘I want you, Nora. I have wanted you since I saw you. You are gorgeous. However, there are secrets that… Please understand, the steps that you want to take will reveal things. This cannot end well for either of us. I don’t want to make you suffer, but I am fated to suffer. Don’t make me bring you with me into the darkness. I can’t bear to lose you.’

I sense the pain that grips him. The darkness that he speaks of sounds frightening, but I don’t feel fear when I face him and meet his eyes. ‘I will follow you anywhere. Dark or light. Stop trying to make my choices for me.’
Our lips meet again, but it is with doubt. Neither of us knows what will happen if we are to move forward, but I want to have a chance to find out.
My body is still crying out for him but now my mind is calm. I want him, but I want him when he knows that I’m ready for whatever that means. His hands touch me and his caresses are soft. We both slow our breathing and I try to let my will match his. When he pulls away, he gathers the picnic and looks at me with longing and a hunger I do not recognize. It’s not sexual, but desperate. Almost as a dying man looks in the last moments of his life.
‘In three days,’ he says, ‘I will meet you again at the church where we first met. In the meantime, I want you to look something up — and if you do not appear at the church, I’ll know that what you found changed everything.’

‘Okay,’ I say warily. I’ll do anything he asks, but his fear scares me. What kind of secrets can he possibly hold? Little right now could stop me from going to him in three days.

‘Find the name Charles Samuels. He was an Oxford student in the 1960s. And then we shall see how much of the darkness you are willing to face.’

‘I’ll look him up, but Alec, I’m going to be at the church in three days,’ I say.

‘For your sake, Nora, I hope that you’re not.’



My Review

This is the first book I have read by Sarah Daltry and I am most definitely a fan now! The book is well written, engaging, and will make you swoon a little. It’s about how sweeter the “forbidden fruit” can be and how love can take an unsuspecting turn.

We have Nora…college student, our leading lady. She meets this guy at a vampire themed party and is immediately taken with him. She’s not usually one of “those” girls so what makes him so different? Alec…..our leading man, mysterious, and exceptionally well spoken. Isn’t that just a little strange though? I liked the way the author uses Biblical influence with the storyline.  It keeps things interesting! Nora wants to further things along with Alec but he keeps pulling back, saying that things could get dangerous. Of course she doesn’t understand but he wants to take things slow. He’s definitely worth the wait!  


If you enjoy books full of angst, are intense and have stop your heart moments, then this is one you will want to add to your collection. It was gripping from the beginning and leaves you wanting more. I am looking forward to reading more from this author and can’t wait to see what’s next!



About the Author:

Sarah Daltry writes books in a variety of genres, including the NA contemporary series, Flowering, and YA gamer geek comedy, Backward Compatible.











Tour giveaway:

1 Signed paperback of Backward Compatible – US Only

4 Signed swag packs- US Only

2 Ebook copies of Bitter Fruits – International





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