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The Darkest GiftTwo worlds colliding, one man, the other a vampire-who form a strong bond and eventually, bound by a blood covenant known as the dark gift are destined to create a world of their own, until their love is violently ripped apart by jealousy and rage. Love eventually triumphs over despair and misery, only in a different place and time, but are they destined to be together? Laurent Richelieu is a 250-year-old vampire whose lover and vampire maker Fabien Levesque-is destroyed in front of him in a jealous fit of rage by his vampire maker Stefan, exacting revenge for Fabien's rejection of him. Laurent narrowly escapes-leaving Paris to set forth to settle the New World and seek shelter and refuge in the newly established city of New Orleans anonymously with his trusted servant Barthelme sworn to Laurent's secret. Cloaked in darkness-Laurent struggles with modern times and, in deep despair, haunts the French Quarter's jazz bars-listening to beautiful music and seeking out dark tables in the back to hide his blood-soaked tears to mourn the loss of his long-lost love Fabien. Deep isolation and loneliness consume another: Jack Devereaux, a man's man, and a self-loathing gay man. Recently having come out as gay from a ten-year failed marriage to a woman. Jack feels estranged from connecting with his gay community-his Catholic faith forbids it. He feels as if he's unable to exist as either straight or gay. His reluctance in accepting his true sexuality-leads him from one disastrous sexual encounter to another. Swearing off his same-sex attraction leads Jack back into a straight jazz bar where, unknowingly-he meets a refined and elegant gentleman that entices, attracts, and, oddly, disturbs Jack. Are they destined to be together?-does Laurent honestly care for Jack? Or is there a much more sinister plot involved? Can the help of a self-described, Voodoo High Priestess named "Queen Raphaella" alter Jack's predestined future or is his fate already sealed?

This is the story of Jack, who struggles with his sexual identity and meets the elegant yet incredibly mysterious Laurent Richelieu. Jack thinks his stroke of bad luck with men and women has ended, or is it the beginning of a nightmare?The two begin their courtship-during that time, Jack encounters many horrifying experiences involving vampirism, paranormal experiences, and possible reincarnation, making him question his sanity. The more time Jack spends with his mysterious European love interest Laurent, the more revealed about the dark secret awaiting Jack. Are they destined to be together? -does Laurent honestly care for Jack? Or is there a more sinister plot involved with two other vampires from Laurent's past, Stefan and Fabien? Can the help of a self-described Voodoo High Priestess, "Queen Raphaella," alter Jack's predestined future, or is his fate already sealed? The story covers many periods. From 18th century Paris to the later part of 20th century New Orleans and Haiti, where vampires roam and feast on the blood of innocent mortals, spirits appear, physical and spiritual love survives all odds, and good engages evil in an unwinnable battle.

Two worlds colliding, one man, the other a vampire-who form a strong bond and eventually, bound by a blood covenant known as the dark gift, are destined to create a world of their own until their love is violently ripped apart by jealousy and rage. Love eventually triumphs over despair and misery, only in a different place and time, but are they destined to be together? Laurent Richelieu is a 250-year-old vampire whose lover and vampire maker Fabien Levesque is murdered in front of him in a jealous fit of rage by his vampire maker Stefan, exacting revenge for Fabien's rejection of him. Laurent narrowly escapes-leaving Paris to settle in the New World and seek shelter and refuge in the newly established city of New Orleans. He is assisted by his trusted servant Barthelme sworn to Laurent's secret. Cloaked in darkness, Laurent struggles with modern times and, in deep despair, haunts the French Quarter's jazz bars-listening to beautiful music and seeking out dark tables in the back to hide his blood-soaked tears to mourn the loss of his long-lost love Fabien. Deep isolation and loneliness consume another: Jack Devereaux, a man's man, and a self-loathing gay man. Jack recently came out as gay after a ten-year failed marriage to a woman. Jack feels estranged from connecting with his gay community-his Catholic faith forbids it. He feels as if he's unable to exist as either straight or gay. His reluctance to accept his true sexuality leads him from one disastrous sexual encounter to another. Swearing off his same-sex attraction leads Jack back into a straight jazz bar where, unknowingly-he meets a refined and elegant gentleman that entices, attracts, and, oddly, disturbs Jack. Are they destined to be together?-does Laurent honestly care for Jack? Or is there a more sinister plot involving two other vampires from Laurent's past, Stefan and Fabien? Does Queen Raphaella, a self-described Voodoo High Priestess, have the power to change Jack's fate?

Sidney and Miriam seem to be the perfect, successful New York couple, but their marriage is a tragic sham. When Sidney's glamorous mistress, Tori, urges him to get rid of his troublesome wife, a murderous series of events ensues. Sidney kills Miriam in a fit of rage, and with her last breath, she curses him; she will haunt him for the rest of his life. But the killing isn't over; Tori dies a terrible death at the hands of a vengeful ghost, and Sidney goes on the run. His life is in ruins, and he is haunted by two phantoms: the woman he married and the woman he loved. Maria, an ambitious young detective with a hidden psychic gift, is on the case. With the help of her Haitian lover, Raphaella, a spirited, rum-drinking voodoo expert, she sets out to track Sidney down and goes undercover in a desperate bid to entrap him. But Maria soon finds herself in mortal danger from the man she is hunting. And it may be too late for Raphaella to rescue her. Will Maria and Raphaella get their man? And will Miriam find the justice - and revenge - she seeks from beyond the grave? Requiem for Miriam is a pacey, international crime thriller with a paranormal twist that will keep you guessing until the final page.

When a self-loathing Gay man-Jack, meets elegant yet incredibly mysterious Laurent Richelieu, he thinks his stroke of bad luck with men and women has come to an end. Or is it the beginning of a nightmare? Jack is unaware of the dark history that unfolded centuries earlier, with Laurent's lover and vampire maker Fabien Levesque-who was destroyed in front of him in a jealous fit of rage by his vampire maker Stefan, exacting revenge for Fabien's rejection of him. As Jack and Laurent begin their courtship-Jack encounters horrifying experiences involving paranormal experiences, vampirism, and possible reincarnation, making him question his sanity. The more time Jack spends with his mysterious European love interest, the more revealed about the dark secret awaiting Jack. Are they destined to be together? -does Laurent honestly care for Jack? Or is there a much more sinister plot involved? Can the help of a self-described, Voodoo High Priestess named "Queen Raphaella" alter Jack's predestined future or is his fate already sealed?"

A dynamic, enthralling tale of love, jealousy, rage, and the Supernatural When a self-loathing Gay man-Jack, meets elegant yet incredibly mysterious Laurent Richelieu, he thinks his stroke of bad luck with men and women has come to an end. Or is it the beginning of a nightmare? As the two begin their courtship-Jack encounters horrifying experiences involving paranormal experiences, vampirism, and possible reincarnation, making him question his sanity. The more time Jack spends with his mysterious European love interest, the more revealed about the dark secret awaiting Jack. Are they destined to be together? -does Laurent honestly care for Jack? Or is there a much more sinister plot involved? Can the help of a self-described, Voodoo High Priestess named "Queen Raphaella" alter Jack's predestined future or is his fate already sealed?