One of my favorite things about being a writer is getting a cover and a release date. I’m excited to announce I have both for my vampire story, Battle. It will be available as an e-book July 4. Here’s the cover, which I love.

This is the only case where the cover came before the story. In fact, the cover inspired part of the story. You’ll have to read it to find out how.

Here’s the blurb.

When hotel owner Mélanie Laurent receives a black rose from a would-be suitor, she can’t afford to ignore it. Her adversary doesn’t just want her–he wants L’Hôtel Roseraie and the rest of her holdings. To reach his goals, he’s willing to do anything, even involve humans in what should be vampire business. To win, Mélanie must defeat her rival at his own game.

Justin Garvey knows Mélanie isn’t what she seems. That belief is confirmed when he learns she is a vampire. When his assistant is murdered by Mélanie’s adversary, Justin vows to get revenge–a vow that brings him further into the vampire world. Justin and Mélanie discover that they make great partners . . . but to succeed, they must risk everything.

It’s part of Cobblestone Press’s Vampire Oracle series, which will eventually be available in print.