Austin's Lost Bride (The Sterns)

— Completely Re-edited in June 2012— Romantic Suspense/Horror— Heat Level: two small erotic scenes with lots of emotion— Approximately 14,350 words + bonus content— Previously titled as Taken by Love——————————————————————————————WHEN A SUPERNATURAL HUNTER IN THE STERN FAMILY FALLS, IT’S NEVER EASY…It was supposed to be a good day. Austin Stern, the proud groom, was to marry his beautiful bride, Rebecca Carter. Then the vampire crashed the ceremony.THEY DIDN’T GET MARRIED…If there is anyone that Rebecca hates as much as the vampire Mannus, it’s her ex. Austin didn’t protect her. But worse than that, he crossed a line so terrible, that she couldn’t forgive him. Now they’ve both spent the last five years tracking Mannus to the ruined neighborhoods of Detroit. Rebecca thinks she can finish the beast off alone, but Austin has his own plan.THE VAMPIRE HAS A PLAN TOO…Things go south quickly, and Austin finds himself in the all too familiar situation of having someone he loves taken prisoner by the powerful vampire. He can wait for backup, or he can go in, and try to save Rebecca. He might not live, but maybe, if he dies, Rebecca will finally forgive him.