Jami M Brumfield has a passion for the paranormal,
supernatural, and mythological worlds for most of her life. She believes there
is a kernel of truth in every story and loves playing detective to discover
what that hidden truth is. She has written most of her life. She started with
poems and short stories, then graduated to journalism working for online
websites like examiner.com. It was only a natural progression that her love of
writing and her passion for the unknown would combine. The Winters Saga is the
product of that union.
Book one in the Winters Saga "Lone Wolf Rising"
focuses on teen witch Rebecca who in a series of unnatural events finds herself
a teen wolf and alpha of the Arizona pack. She is suddenly thrust into a world
where danger lurks around every corner and love becomes a liability. Her thirst
for vengeance begins to destroy her family and someone she loves pays the
ultimate prices.
Book two in the Winters Saga "Vampire Princess
Rising" continues the story that began in Lone Wolf Rising only the focal
character is Rebecca's sister Savannah. She went from homecoming queen to
vampire princess in one terrible night and her life... undead life will never
be the same. Family secrets continue to unravel for the Winters siblings and
danger continues to build as a supernatural war starts to brew on the streets
of Phoenix with the Winters in the middle of it.
Book three in the Winters Saga "Fire Master
Rising" is well underway and promises to take your breath away as the
focal point of this tale will be Hunter and his fire producing adopted daughter
Freya join the battle against good and evil. Loyalties will be tested,
alliances will burn and others will be created, and life will never be the same
for the Winters family. Jami is hoping for a late June or early July release
date for this book.
She is also working on a New Adult Paranormal Romance series
and book one in this series will be released in the summer of 2014.
By day Jami works with hypnotherapy and coaching clients and
in her nights she focuses on creating new urban fantasy and paranormal romantic
thrill rides for your enjoyment.
Excerpt from Lone Wolf Rising (book one of the Winters Saga)
“What are you doing here, Gabriel?” Rebecca crossed her arms
over her chest.
“I see you two do know each other. He was—“ Savannah started
talking, only to be interrupted again, this time by Gabriel.
“I was looking for you when I got the lovely pleasure of
meeting your sister and brother,” Gabriel stated simply. “She offered to help
me find you.”
"I told you that I would contact you. So, I ask again,
what’re you doing here?" Rebecca didn’t like him around her family, not
until she trusted him. There was obviously a reason why he was a rogue wolf and
not a member of the pack. A reason she hadn’t discovered up to this point and
until she did there was no reason to trust him.
"I didn’t know that my presence would be
unwelcome." He glanced over at Lucky. "Perhaps that’s because you
don't want the others to know you have a guard dog."
"Guard dog?" Savannah's forehead creased in
confusion.
"Lucky is my boyfriend," Rebecca said the words
too fast.
Gabriel chuckled. "Really? How convenient."
"What’s that supposed to mean?" Lucky took a step
forward, but Rebecca motioned for him to stay beside her. She needed to show
strength.
"I’m sorry, just the fact that you met a few days ago
and today you’re dating." He flicked something off his dark green T-shirt
which accented his emerald green eyes perfectly. "Seems a little suspect,
don't you think?"
"A few days ago?" Savannah continued to get
confused and this time the expression she sent Rebecca was one of hurt. She
felt she was lied too, Rebecca could see it written all over her face. Rebecca
could tell Savvy wanted to ask more, but Gabriel continued on with his
deductive reasoning and Becca’s heart thumped a little faster at the danger
zone they were quickly entering.
"That morsel of information coupled with the fact that
I have known Lucky for most of my life, and he has never settled down or made
any kind of commitment to another woman, even his mother, makes me question the
validity of your relationship." Gabriel somehow maneuvered himself between
Savvy and Rebecca as he tilted his head in a look that made Becca think he was
judging her.
The heat that rose between them was instant and made her
forget everyone else. Something about Gabriel intrigued Rebecca like no other,
not even Lucky. Her wolf wanted to control him, her heart wanted to know him,
and her mind wanted to trust him. But none of that would happen anytime soon.
There was too much happening, too many things that needed to be worked out
before other matters could be addressed. He was going to have to take a back
seat on this ride for a while until she figured things out.
"What can I say, I’m a changed man." Lucky stepped
in the tight space between Gabriel and Rebecca. He pulled her close and before
she knew what was happening his lips crushed hers. Rebecca’s senses pressed the
overload switch in her mind as sensations shot through her body at super speed.
One thing was for certain, Lucky knew how to kiss. It was earth shattering.
Rebecca was compelled to reciprocate as her hands wrapped around his neck and
her body pressed against his.
The kiss was abruptly ended when Gabriel spun Rebecca
around. Her body slammed against his rock hard chest. Without a word he crushed
his lips on hers and adrenaline shot through her once more, only this was
different, her wolf was increasing the intensity. It was like a roller coaster
ride of emotions as her body reacted to his kiss. Her wolf assumed the control.
All sense escaped her mind when his tongue rolled over her lips and she
mentally cringed as a sigh escaped her lips when he pushed through the barrier
those they made with ease. The kiss was almost violent as he alternated between
licks and tiny nips on her lips. One even broke the skin. When that happened it
was all over.
As quickly as the kiss started it ended. He pushed Rebecca
back and stared at her as though she’d bit him. But it was he that bit her. She
pressed her finger to her lightly bruised lip which was healing fast leaving
only a few drops of blood on swollen lips. She could taste the coppery liquid
on her tongue. There was no passion in the look Gabriel gave her, only
discomfort and shock. The look knocked her ego down as she quickly rubbed her
lips to remove all traces of him from her. His reaction intrigued the wolf and
she realized the wolf was enjoying the chase, always the predator. Damn her!
"As you can see, a kiss can be faked." His tone
was sharp and pointed like a serrated knife blade sawing into her confidence.
His razor sharp tongue had knocked her down a few notches just as Lucky's fist
abruptly knocked Gabriel down on his rear.
"Don't you ever touch my girl again!" The fierce
protection that sang from his eyes and tense body reminded Rebecca of a coiled
snake ready to strike again if the threat remained.
Gabriel spit blood from the cut on his lips. "I was
simply trying to prove a point." His green eyes found her again. "You
need us, Rebecca. Whether you like it or not, you do. I could’ve done much more
than kiss you in those few moments." He glanced over at Savannah and
Hunter. They were both watching in shock at the scene playing out in front of
them. "If that doesn’t convince you, think of your family."
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Excerpt from Vampire Princess Rising (book two in the
Winters Saga)
Martina pushed Savannah through the door of another store.
They’d already gotten scarves of all different colors, jewelry, mostly silver
of course, some new designer jeans, slacks and skirts, and well-crafted
blouses. Savannah was beginning to feel like a mannequin as clothes were draped
on her body and colors were checked. Viktor and Celestia were sparing no
expense to make sure their investment was well dressed and looked the part.
Martina flew through the dress store, pulling items of different colors and
designs off the racks as Viktor smiled shyly at Savannah. It was the first time
he was not otherwise occupied with his phone and they were alone.
“You’re very pretty.” He smiled warmly.
“Really? Because after this whole experience I was beginning
to think I wasn’t good enough to be a princess,” she snapped coldly.
“Vampires are big on ritual and expectations. You’re perfect
in my book. However, as a royal you’re expected to be beyond perfect. Higher
standards are placed upon you.” He turned those unique violet eyes on her, eyes
that reminded her of her father. “Your life depends on acting the part,
especially now that we’re officially engaged.”
Savannah folded her arms at her chest. “I don’t consider us
engaged, officially.”
“Really? Why is that?”
This man was clueless. She exhaled a frustrated breath out
and watched as her bangs played in the uncommon breeze. “An engagement, in my
book, consists of a man getting down on one knee and asking. This…” she waved
her hand in impatience “…is all formality and protection. Where is the romance,
the tingles, the earth shattering kisses, the mind boggling make out
sessions…?”
Savannah was so wrapped up in her wish list that she didn’t
even notice Viktor had gotten down on one knee until Martina dropped the items
in her hands and screamed.
“What are you doing? Get up!” Savannah looked around at
everyone staring at them. Vampires were not allowed to draw attention to
themselves in public settings.
“It may not be the perfect romance…but you will teach me
what I need to do.” He pulled out a ring box from the breast pocket of his
elegant sports jacket and held it out. “Savannah Ariel Matthews Winters you
intrigue me immensely and I cannot wait to spend forever getting to know you
better. Would you do me the honor of becoming my bride?”
Her heart fluttered. It wasn’t the speech she imagined, but
it wasn’t bad. She looked around, camera phones were rolling. Oh hell! She
tried to hide the eye roll. They were on stage now. Appearances were of the
utmost importance. “Yes.” She had no choice but to say it.
“What was that?” he asked with a grin on his face. He heard
her, he was a vampire.
“Yes, I will marry you,” she said louder so everyone could
hear.
The grin that broke out across his face was brilliant. He
stood up and wrapped his arms around her waist, lifted her up into an embrace,
and spun them around. “That was the first and only time I will ever do that,”
he whispered against her ear. “Now we are officially engaged.” The smile didn’t
leave his face when he put her down.
“Kiss, kiss, kiss” was the chant that broke out from the
crowd that had gathered to witness her fake proposal.
He turned those eyes back onto hers. “I’m going to kiss you
now.” It wasn’t a request, it was a statement. He moved closer, placing his
hands on her slender hips tentatively. Then with a jerk he pulled her against
him, weaving a spell around her senses. He moved his lips close to hers, so
close but not touching. One hand moved up her spine to her neck. Tingles shot a
trail up and a blush crept onto her cheeks as his body gave away his desire to
claim her. “May I kiss you now?” His fingers tangled into the hair at the nape
of her neck and lifted her lips toward his, still not touching.
She was so wrapped up in the spell he was weaving that she
almost missed his question.
“Savannah, I won’t kiss you until you give me permission.”
He had somehow managed to turn a business arrangement into
something more in a matter of minutes. His lips brushed so close to her skin
she felt herself light up without a touch. His other hand raised up and gently
tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ear, then caressed her cheek. “May
I?”
“Yes.” Her word came out breathlessly, but he heard her. The
smirk that spread across his lips was unsettling but she gave little thought to
it when his lips touched hers. Gentle at first and then he deepened the kiss
and possessed her mouth with his. She was vaguely aware of the cheers in the
background as he continued to assault her senses with a mixture of tenderness
and possessiveness. As far as earth shattering kisses goes, he got a gold star.
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