Daughter of Isis (Descendants of Isis, #1)
by Kelsey Ketch
Release Date: 10/26/13
Cover Designed by: Steven Novak
Summary from Goodreads:
“Her mouth parted slightly, waiting for Seth to breathe life into her own body, just like in the story. She wanted him to awaken her senses.”
Their worlds collide in California’s high desert.
Their worlds collide in California’s high desert.
The last thing Natara “Natti” Stone wants to do is to start anew at Setemple High School. She wished she had never left London. Yet the brutal murder of her maternal grandmother has made her life very complicated. The only clue related to her murder is an ancient, encrypted necklace Natti discovered after her grandmother’s death. And if trying to adjust to American life is not enough, Natti is being stalked by a mysterious, charming high school senior, Seth O’Keefe, who is annoyingly persistent in his attempts at seduction.
Seth O’Keefe is secretly a member of the Sons of Set, an order that worships the Egyptian god of chaos. Seth’s blessing from Set, his “charm,” never failed, except with one person: Natti Stone. Her ability to elude him infatuates and infuriates him, and he becomes obsessed with the chase. But the closer he gets to her, the more his emotions take a dangerous turn, and he risks breaking one of the most valued covenants of his order. The punishment for which is a fate worse than death.
The adventure this unlikely couple becomes engulfed in could cost them their lives and their souls.
Daughter
of Isis Excerpt:
“Natti, you
need to relax,” Seth finally said.
She froze in her
place and looked at him. “Relax! Are you mental? My best friend was
drugged!”
Seth stood up
from the long, ratty sofa, peeled apart her hands, and took them into
his. “You don’t know that for sure.” He brushed his thumbs over
her skin in soft, smooth strokes. “Just let the doctors worry about
it.”
The calm, soft
tingle of his touch seeped through her skin, coursing lightly over
her nerves and releasing their tension. Her mind and body began to
calm down, making her realize how badly every muscle had been
physically shaking. Slowly, layer upon layer of fear and stress
simply vanished until she felt nothing at all. She looked up at
Seth’s eyes, drawn to their warmth and comfort.
“Okay . . .”
Natti spoke, almost breathless. “How do you do that?”
“Do what?”
Seth’s voice was seductive as he leaned his forehead against hers.
His scent of spice cologne, myrrh, and sandalwood consumed her
senses, and his eyes captured her soul.
“This,” she
pressed. “The sensations of your touch. I’ve been feeling it all
night and even before. Ever since we met. And don’t try to lie. I
know you’re doing it, but how?”
Seth smirked at
her question, his eyes turning their focus to her hands. “It’s
nothing.”
Natti couldn’t
help smile as more of the tingling sensation slipped over her skin.
“Oh, it’s something. What is it?”
His beautiful
full lips tempted her with a smile. “You wouldn’t believe me if I
told you.”
“Try me.”
Silence fell
between them while he seemed to think it over, meanwhile massaging
her hands with his thumbs and fingers. The pressure, the release,
each movement slowly pulling her thoughts and focus onto his hands.
“Touch is a magical thing, Natti,” he explained. “It can
comfort.” He raised one hand and stroked her cheek, soft and
gentle. “It can entice.” His thumb moved along her jaw and
applied pressure as it traveled down her neck, causing her to shiver
with delight. “And it can hurt. Whatever the intensions, it brings
two people together. It makes a certain . . . connection.”
Though there was
no heaviness of a lie, she chuckled at his response. “You’re
right. I don’t believe you. Touch is just a sense. A tool the human
body uses.”
“Yes, and it’s
a powerful tool when used the right way.” His honey voice teasing
her, tempting her. “Now come sit with me and relax. Wanda will be
all right.”
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About the Author:
During her high school years, Kelsey Ketch could always be found tucked away in a little corner of the hall or classroom, writing her fantasy worlds and creating illustrations and maps. Today is no different, except now she’s writing in the break room at her office building or at the tables of the Barnes and Noble Café in Cary, North Carolina. She is also an avid reader, a part-time book blogger at Ketch’s Book Nook, and lives with her two orange tabbies and awesome and humorous flat-mate.Daughter of Isis is her debut novel.
For more information, please visit her site at kelseyketch.com.
For more information, please visit her site at kelseyketch.com.
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