The Claiming Words (The
Claiming Words #1)
by
Tricia Drammeh
YA
Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
Category:
Interracial/Multicultural
Publisher: Iconic Publishing
Heat Level: Sweet
Word Count: 82,000
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Blurb
The Alexanders have always kept their secrets hidden…
When sixteen-year-old Jace
Alexander moves to the small town of Oaktree ,
Georgia, he attracts the attention of every girl in school. Shy, introverted
Alisa Cole immediately casts Jace in the leading role of her latest fantasy,
but she assumes he’ll never return her interest. After she saves Jace from a
Hunter, everything changes. Her accidental discovery of Jace’s secret propels
her into a world of magic and danger. Alisa’s newfound courage is put to the
test when Jace introduces her to his intimidating older brother, Bryce, and she
decides she would rather battle a Hunter than endure another moment under
Bryce’s intense scrutiny.
Jace and Bryce aren’t the only ones with secrets…
Rachel Stevens is the girl who has it
all. She’s beautiful, popular, and in possession of an ancient power which
endangers not only her, but those sent to protect her. Jace is drawn to
Rachel—and he isn’t the only one. The Demon Re’Vel will do anything to claim her—even
if it means waging a war with the entire Alexander family. As layers of secrets
are peeled away, revealing the truth of her heritage and her family’s betrayal,
Rachel struggles to resist an immortal suitor who stalks her in her dreams.
With the Alexanders fighting to protect her, can Rachel escape the power of the
Demon and his Claiming Words?
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About the Author
Tricia Drammeh is a wife and a
mother of four children. Although she currently lives in Missouri ,
she has called many places home, including Georgia ,
Ohio , and California . She’s worked in retail, customer
service, sales, and accounting, but writing has always been her dream career.
When she isn’t writing, she enjoys reading, drinking vast amounts of coffee,
and spending time with her family and the multitude of animals who have taken
over her home. Tricia is currently working on her sixth novel.
Connect with Tricia
Drammeh
The Book’s Site: http://theclaimingwords.com/
Author’s Website: http://www.triciadrammeh.com/
Author’s Blog: http://blog.triciadrammeh.com/
Twitter: @triciadrammeh
“Rachel, I’m not
turning this car around just because you forgot something. What could possibly
be so important?” My mother’s clipped, irritable tone would normally make me
back down instantly, but I couldn’t afford to lose this particular argument.
“I need to…” I trailed off as I watched the
figure draw closer to our car. I could feel his eyes on me and the pull at my
magic as it came closer. My heart beat wildly and sweat began to gather on my
upper lip. The Alexanders warned me about Hunters, but I’d never really
believed them—not until now.
“If you need
something, you’ll buy it here, or you won’t have it. Understood?” She opened
the car door and grabbed her purse. I wondered if a Hunter would dare attack me
in the crowded Wal-Mart parking lot. Prickles of fear shot up my spine, and I
decided I didn’t want to find out how persistent a Hunter could be.
“Wait!” I
shouted, grabbing the strap of her purse and nearly causing it to break. “I…”
The Hunter was so close now; I could make out the ragged outline of his
tattered clothing. He slipped in between parked cars and crept closer. I cursed
myself for having left my necklace at home. I knew my request to drive twenty
miles back home seemed absurd to my mother, but I couldn’t afford to travel all
the way to Atlanta
My mother’s
furious gaze settled on me, and in times past, I would have stammered an
apology. Opening and closing my mouth in helpless desperation, I glanced behind
me; the creature was so close, I could see his glowing red eyes. Clutching at
my mother’s arm, I vowed that if I escaped my present danger unscathed, I would
never doubt Jerica’s warnings again. Panic emboldened me, and I met my mother’s
angry stare.
I delved into
her mind, felt our connection click into place, and overrode her will with
minimal effort. “We must return home. You left the iron on,” I lied. Her eyes
widened as the implanted notion took root.
She gasped. “Oh,
my goodness! Rachel, I think I left the iron on. We’ll have to go back home.
Call your brother and tell him we’ll be a little later than we expected,” she
urged as she slammed the car door shut. Another mental nudge from my mind had
her peeling out of the parking spot, nearly hitting the Hunter as we passed
him.
I trembled from
head to toe during our drive back home and my shallow breathing made me feel
light-headed. Scanning my surroundings, I flew into the house, grabbed my
necklace, and fumbled with the clasp as I placed it around my neck. In an
instant, my panic subsided, and I took a deep breath.
“Was I right?
Did I leave the iron on?” Mama asked as I climbed into the passenger seat.
“Yes. It’s a
good thing you remembered,” I said.
“It certainly
was a blessing we decided to stop off at Wal-Mart, wasn’t it?” she asked. I
nodded in agreement. It was a
blessing. Had we made it to Atlanta
My 4 Star Review
My 4 Star Review
If you are into magic and witches this would be the book for
you.
We are introduced to two female characters, both seventeen
years old still trying to understand the normal day to day stuff but confronted
with Demons and Hunters that wants to abducts Rachel and kill the Alexander
family. A family that for generations were a mix between Fae and Witches, with
a strong heritage. Already they have lost one son because of this on going animosity
between the Demons and Witches. Their world filled with magic and persuasions.
When the two young girls entered the scene they were
introduced to the family secrets because of each one’s uniqueness. Rachel that
comes from a long lineage of witches but was brought up with the believe that
witchcraft and magic was evil had a hard time to accept that she was not only a
powerful witch but promised to the Demon Nevaro but that another Demon Re’Vel
wanted her for himself. Believing that she was evil just as her father was. In
the mist of teenage problems, adjusting to a new world, exams and her boyfriend
she had a hard time.
Alisa the other young girl who was always in the shadows,
hiding from her bully of a cousin Becky caught the eye of Jace and soon they
became very good friends. The first in
fact of her seventeen years. Jace Alexander introduced her to his family after
she protected him from a Hunter, learning that there was another world outside
of her school life and room. Soon they had her excesizing a vigorous program to
not only protect the family but her self. This gave her the boldness to stand up for
herself. Refute the constant onslaught of her cousin and she venture out to
experience more things at school. Allowing her self the time to fall in love
with none other than Bryce, Jace’s brother. She became a strong willed woman
who was not afraid of the dark shadows.
Bryce claimed Alisa for himself through the Claiming Word
Spell almost like the chastity ring you would find within the church. Devoted to
each other giving her time to know him as a person, never pushing her to do things
she was not ready for. I highly admired this about his character.
Through out the story line the two characters developed
constantly through the trails they faced. Secrets and lies are lived as part of the
daily occurrence. Parents were not informed of their new lives or the reason
they hang out so much with the Alexander family. Developing their gifts and
talents under the watchful eye of Abe and Jerica, the parents of Bryce and
Jace.
Rachel was introduced to her cousin from Africa, a powerful
witch himself that convinced her almost of the caring attributes of Re’Vel that
tormented her even in her dreams. The power of persuasion deliberately used to change
her mind. But at the end all worked out for the family and the two young women.
Leaving you with many unanswered questions.
But do not fear it seems there will be a follow up.
Personally I will not recommend this book since I do not
belief in the topic. But it was well written and fast paced that did entertain
at some extend. A book that many would enjoy in this genre.
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