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  “The high priestess?”

  “Yes. She has been the backbone of the resistance from day one.”

  “Will she accept the position?”

  “I intend to find out.”

  They walked along the corridor in silence, each lost in speculation. Suddenly Max stopped and faced her, his expression inscrutable. “I don’t even know where we’re going. Where will we live? I have nowhere to take you.”

  She smiled and took his hand, interlacing their fingers. “You can take me anywhere you like, but it’s customary for a governor to be allocated an official residence. You should be given your choice of the guest villas.”

  This seemed to put him at ease. They walked into shuttle bay two and waited for the pilot to open the hatch. Max leaned down and whispered, his voice hushed with wonder, “Is this really happening? I’m afraid I’ll wake up in the ludus and this will all have been a dream.”

  “This is no dream, my love.” She squeezed his hand, her heart nearly bursting with joy. “As you said in the lounge, this is the first day of our future together. Welcome to reality.”

  East Coast Dichotomy

  Aubrey Ross

  Dichotomy: Within hours of arriving on mysterious Epiphany Island, Chelsea, a history professor, encounters Ray, a gorgeous, fun-loving blond. She’s ready to abandon her inhibitions and spend the week in Ray's arms -- until she meets Delano.

  Matchmaker: After a ruthless rejection, Thane is convinced he will never find a woman who can accept his dark nature and demanding desire. Sam, Thane’s Dichotomy, is infuriated by Thane's attitude. Determined to find their true mate and prove to Thane that a soul bonding is not hopeless, Sam hires a Faerie matchmaker.

  Carousel: Someone is killing members of the Dark Elf Court. Lyell, a ruthless warrior, is sent to track down the murderer. His investigation leads him to The Carousel, an exclusive nightclub that caters to otherworldly beings. The club's owner, sultry Evette, immediately catches his eye.

  Snow Blind: Sekarrah is the first female Dark Elf to command a royal security team. She is both intrigued and infuriated when her mentor, Dezmon, arrives from the Dark Elf Realm. She can’t deny the attraction she feels for Dezmon, but her first priority must be to Prince Lyell.

  About the Author:

  Aubrey Ross

  When my parents realized I had an aptitude for storytelling—okay, even at an early age I was a consummate liar—they encouraged me to find constructive ways to put all that “creativity” to use. I wrote my first novel when I was in junior high school. It was a typical teenage girl’s fantasy about being kidnapped by a rock star, finding out he was really a misunderstood, millionaire’s son, and living happily ever after with the reformed rebel. Erotic romance just seemed like an inevitable destination for someone with my naughty muse.

  Now I spend my days, and many of my nights, trying to keep up with the characters springing to life within my mind. I find creative ways of avoiding errands and housework because I can’t drag myself away from the dramas unfolding in my latest story. And every day I thank God I was able to quit my day job and actively pursue my dream!

  I also write paranormal romance as Cyndi Friberg. So if you’re in the mood for something a little less...in your face, give one of my other books a try:

  http://cyndifriberg.com

  Other Books by Aubrey Ross

  Self-Published:

  Dichotomy Saga (Shapeshifter)

  East Coast Dichotomy

  Dark Dichotomy

  Crimson Dichotomy

  Price of Passion (Space Pirate 3-in1 Collection)

  Alpha Colony (Shapeshifter)

  Untamed Hunger

  United Passion

  Unwanted Desire

  Uninhabited Fire

  Station X (Vampire 3-in-1 Collection)

  Lilith’s Legacy (Dark Fantasy 3-in-1 Collection)

  Ellora’s Cave:

  Undercover Embassy (Futuristic)

  1) Codename Autumn

  2) Codename Winter

  3) Codename Spring

  4) Codename Summer

  Sworn Protectors (Vampire/Sci-fi)

  Onset of Darkness

  Onset of Danger

  Sensual Captivity ( Sci-fi)

  1) Seducer (Available in print)

  2) Shifter(Available in print)

  3) Sorcerer (Available in print)

  4) Specter (Available in print)

  5) Seer (Available in print)

  Crimson Carousel (Vampire)

  1) A Taste of Twilight

  2) A Taste of Midnight

  3) A Taste of Oblivion

  4) A Taste of Dawn

  Crimson Pleasures (Vampire)

  1) Crimson Thrall

  2) Crimson Prey

  3) Crimson Awakening

  Single Titles

  Dream Warriors (paranormal) also in print

  Velvet Deception (Suspense) also in print

  Silent Abandon (Anthology) also in print

  Soul Kisses (Anthology) also in print