Vampires and werewolves live long lives. The Sleepless City saga might have ended but the story continues…
Welcome to the Vampire Guard, where legend and myth meet science and technology.
Vampires make the best spies. Throw a smart-mouthed werewolf in with three vampires, mix well, and The Vampire Guard's newest team is bound to become one of their greatest assets. Super spies with a full range of skills. Warrior, hacker, thief, and scientist. They get in, do the job and get out before the bad guys ever know what hit them.
Forge, Blair, Declan, and Lucas are thrust into the world of high-tech spies and top-secret espionage conspiracies. Recruited into the world’s most elite and secret organization with one singular mission. Protect those who can’t defend themselves from ruin.
Life becomes complicated when an impending Presidential visit to their town, Boggslake, throws them headlong into the world of the vampires and werewolves of the Vampire Guard. Very quickly they uncover and confront a werewolf terrorist organization known as the Qiguan.
Together they must thwart an assassination attempt on the open waters of Lake Superior while tracking a previously unknown biological weapon controlled by the Qiguan—a weapon which may very well mean death for one of them.
Welcome to the Vampire Guard, where legend and myth meet science and technology.
Vampires make the best spies. Throw a smart-mouthed werewolf in with three vampires, mix well, and The Vampire Guard's newest team is bound to become one of their greatest assets. Super spies with a full range of skills. Warrior, hacker, thief, and scientist. They get in, do the job and get out before the bad guys ever know what hit them.
Forge, Blair, Declan, and Lucas are thrust into the world of high-tech spies and top-secret espionage conspiracies. Recruited into the world’s most elite and secret organization with one singular mission. Protect those who can’t defend themselves from ruin.
Life becomes complicated when an impending Presidential visit to their town, Boggslake, throws them headlong into the world of the vampires and werewolves of the Vampire Guard. Very quickly they uncover and confront a werewolf terrorist organization known as the Qiguan.
Together they must thwart an assassination attempt on the open waters of Lake Superior while tracking a previously unknown biological weapon controlled by the Qiguan—a weapon which may very well mean death for one of them.
Excerpt:
Lucas decided it was his good luck—no, it was a real blessing—neither Declan nor Forge could read his mind. Right now he wanted to kill them both. Lucas could do it too. Ten minutes wolfed out was all he needed. Vampires might be faster, but werewolves were stronger.
Being in a surveillance van with three vampires wasn’t the fun and excitement one might expect it to be. Lucas liked Kai, but he was sure Ori would agree that in this circumstance, Kai would have to die too.
Forge was pacing, at least as well as a man could inside a van with three other decently sized men. Lucas was leaning against one side, gazing at a camera feed, and doing his best to stay out of the way and not strangle Forge.
Declan put both hands on Forge’s shoulders and said, “Jonas, he’ll be fine.”
“He’s never done anything like this.” Forge turned and stared at the monitor. “Damn, I wish I could see him and not just hear him.”
“Jonas, it’s a pizza parlor, and she’s a research scientist. What the hell can she do to him?” Declan asked. Forge and Kai both turned to look at him. Declan heaved a sigh and shoved Forge into the seat beside Kai. “Relax. You can hear every word they say and feel what Blair feels. If anything goes wrong, you’ll know it practically before he does. You and I muddled through information collection with far less support and lived.” Declan rolled his eyes and focused on Lucas.
“I should go out there and back him up. In case.” Forge started to stand, but Lucas helped Declan push him back down.
“In case of what? They run out of pepperoni?” Lucas asked.
“She might recognize you,” Kai said. “You’re the head detective of this town. There is no need to take the risk someone will recognize you and blow everything. Besides, when making contact with someone with the express purpose of entering some sort of relationship with them, having your bond mate hanging around a few feet away is a bad idea.”
“He speaks from experience,” Ori chimed in and chuckled.
“You all do realize I can hear you, right?” Blair’s voice was crisp and clear coming from the speaker.
“Heads up. There she is. She’s about to walk through the door,” Kai said. He pointed to the monitor. “Got to love predictable people.”
Lucas and Declan leaned closer and peered over Forge’s shoulders. Forge hunched over the microphone and talked. “Focus on her heartbeat, Blair. Forget the other stuff we’ve practiced. You’ll remember later how her heartbeat changes as you talk to her, trust me.”
Declan grabbed the mic and swung it toward him. “Don’t forget what I showed you about distracting her so you can—”
Lucas put his hand over the mic. “Leave him alone!”
Lucas decided it was his good luck—no, it was a real blessing—neither Declan nor Forge could read his mind. Right now he wanted to kill them both. Lucas could do it too. Ten minutes wolfed out was all he needed. Vampires might be faster, but werewolves were stronger.
Being in a surveillance van with three vampires wasn’t the fun and excitement one might expect it to be. Lucas liked Kai, but he was sure Ori would agree that in this circumstance, Kai would have to die too.
Forge was pacing, at least as well as a man could inside a van with three other decently sized men. Lucas was leaning against one side, gazing at a camera feed, and doing his best to stay out of the way and not strangle Forge.
Declan put both hands on Forge’s shoulders and said, “Jonas, he’ll be fine.”
“He’s never done anything like this.” Forge turned and stared at the monitor. “Damn, I wish I could see him and not just hear him.”
“Jonas, it’s a pizza parlor, and she’s a research scientist. What the hell can she do to him?” Declan asked. Forge and Kai both turned to look at him. Declan heaved a sigh and shoved Forge into the seat beside Kai. “Relax. You can hear every word they say and feel what Blair feels. If anything goes wrong, you’ll know it practically before he does. You and I muddled through information collection with far less support and lived.” Declan rolled his eyes and focused on Lucas.
“I should go out there and back him up. In case.” Forge started to stand, but Lucas helped Declan push him back down.
“In case of what? They run out of pepperoni?” Lucas asked.
“She might recognize you,” Kai said. “You’re the head detective of this town. There is no need to take the risk someone will recognize you and blow everything. Besides, when making contact with someone with the express purpose of entering some sort of relationship with them, having your bond mate hanging around a few feet away is a bad idea.”
“He speaks from experience,” Ori chimed in and chuckled.
“You all do realize I can hear you, right?” Blair’s voice was crisp and clear coming from the speaker.
“Heads up. There she is. She’s about to walk through the door,” Kai said. He pointed to the monitor. “Got to love predictable people.”
Lucas and Declan leaned closer and peered over Forge’s shoulders. Forge hunched over the microphone and talked. “Focus on her heartbeat, Blair. Forget the other stuff we’ve practiced. You’ll remember later how her heartbeat changes as you talk to her, trust me.”
Declan grabbed the mic and swung it toward him. “Don’t forget what I showed you about distracting her so you can—”
Lucas put his hand over the mic. “Leave him alone!”
Reviews
Queer Sci Fi: Maryann gives five stars and says: This is a fast paced story and a page-turner for me. It’s filled with murder and mythology with danger, action, humor and a little romance squeezed in. It really opens up how all of these characters are special, and each has something unique that they bring to the story. Read the review.
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Redzworld Reviews: Redz gives five shooting stars and says: There is a ton of great story inside. I cannot wait for more in The Vampire Guard series!! I want to see what is in store for everyone next. Read the review.
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Divine Magazine: Debbie Attenborough gives four stars and says: This is the first in this series, and also the first I have read of this author. I should like to read more of both. Read the review.
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MM Good Book Reviews offered TWO five star reviews. Shorty says: This book will captivate you from the start and have you reading until the very end to find out the end result. Pixie says: Elizabeth Noble has, yet again, written an amazing story that you can lose yourself in. Read the review.
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Kimmer's Erotic Book Banter: Julie gives four stars and says: Noble sets the stage well for this tale’s plot by introducing four main lead’s.…along with a very cool supporting cast. Read the review.
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The Novel Approach: Brock gives four stars and says: This story was a great setup to a series. It’s clear that although we’ve seen the origin story for this dynamic group, we haven’t seen the origin stories for our four heroes, which may be even more intriguing. I’m looking forward to them. Read the review.
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Diverse Reader: Meredith gives four stars and says: Awesome action, adventure, suspense, and excitement. It was nail-biting at times and it seemed to really pick up speed just when things began to dip. No time to get bored at all! It had all the things I look for in a vampire/paranormal story. Read the review.
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Love Bytes Same Sex Book Reviews: Roberta gives 4 stars and says: I have to say that this secret society is totally badass. They have some really good toys. I liked how these people think and act. That they are working towards their goals of keeping the peace and saving lives. Read the review.
Joyfully Jay: Kris gives 4.5 stars and says: The biggest part of the story was the mystery. It centered around some mysterious deaths, and nefarious characters masquerading as someone else. I thought this part was particularly clever and well done. Read the review.
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words: Alisa gives 4 stars and says: This was the first book by Elizabeth Noble that I have read and it was very enjoyable. Read the review.
Thorns and Ink: Ryane gives 4 stars and says: This is where I talk about the characters. Well I loved them all. Even the bad guys. The shining jewel in this is the Akhkharu Nasaru: The Vampire Guard. Science/technology, spycraft, and mythos meet in the middle. A delicious Venn diagram feeding my happy nerdy soul. Read the review.
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The Blogger Girls: Nikyta gives 4 stars and says: I loved where the author took these characters and where they will be going next. Getting to see the guys again was a total blast and I’m so glad there will be more of them! I can’t wait to see what type of missions they go on and how they get to save the world! Definitely give this a go if you’ve enjoyed The Sleepless City series and liked this author’s writing!! Read the review.
Open Skye Book Reviews: Morgan gives four stars and says: So, I don’t recommend it – per se- to someone looking for a romance, but if you like mysteries with a romantic twist, the emotions are quite satisfying. Read the review.
On Top Down Under Book Reviews: Kazza gives 4 stars and says: If you enjoy lighter paranormal reading and you enjoy a mystery and not so much sex in your gay series reading, then Code Name Jack Rabbit is a good start to a promising new series. Read the review.
Top 2 Bottom Reviews: Lydia gives 4.5 stars and says: The author grabs your attention and you will find yourself flipping the pages to see what will happen next. Read the review.
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Man2Mantastic offered two very nice pre-release reviews!
Stephanie GooglyEyes says: I think this could really go somewhere as a series. 4 guys (3 Vamps & a Werewolf, and no that's not the start to a joke) recruited into a secret agency that protects humans as well as Supernatural beings (Vampires, werewolves, and the like).
E. Lo says: All in all, I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more of these guys. Read both reviews
Stephanie GooglyEyes says: I think this could really go somewhere as a series. 4 guys (3 Vamps & a Werewolf, and no that's not the start to a joke) recruited into a secret agency that protects humans as well as Supernatural beings (Vampires, werewolves, and the like).
E. Lo says: All in all, I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more of these guys. Read both reviews
I've been fortunate to have received some very nice reader reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Thank you to all my fans who take the time to post a few words about my books.
Do you want to know more about Operative Team Jack Rabbit before they joined The Vampire Guard? Check out The Sleepless City series.
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