Project Terminal: Devil's Virus by Olivia Starke
Max must put old heartaches aside and trust Reed to help her while she develops the cure for the devil's virus.
Dr. Maxwell Straight once committed her life to sparing families the pain of losing loved ones in war. While she had the best intentions for her role in Project Terminal, her twin sister, Dr. Marguerite 'Doc' Straight, had different ideas. When Max suggested using a deadly virus to help speed healing to super soldiers injured in the field, her sister turned it into a horrific weapon of mass destruction instead. Now Max must trust a man who broke her heart to keep her safe while she develops a cure for what she started.
Adam 'Preacher' Reed saw what was coming in Project Terminal long before anyone else. When his warnings fell on deaf ears he turned away from the project, and Max, for good. He'd given his body to science, but he wouldn't sell his soul. Now Max needs his help to stop the spread of the undead plague, and he'll do anything to see the project fall. What he doesn't count on are the feelings he still holds for the scientist who chose her twisted work over him. Can he keep Max alive long enough to develop the cure? Or will his worst fears be realized—losing his heart to Max, and their lives to the project?
Content Warning: graphic sex, strong language, and violence
Excerpt:
Reed growled, lifting her from her feet. She wrapped her legs around his waist and he sat her on a lab table. The cold metal top chilled her as he stepped back. His eyes burned a trail down her torso. He leaned in, bracing his hands on each side of her hips, trapping her between. He stared into her eyes.
"This is a serious complication, Max." The words sounded forced.
Max had to clear her throat. "It will definitely get in the way."
"We need to stop right now."
"Yes, we do." She hung suspended, both fearing he'd move in or back off. Neither option seemed satisfactory with the war going on between head, heart, and loins.
"Max, I—"
A huge crash reverberated through the room, shocking a scream from her lungs. Reed whirled toward the noise, bracing his feet wide. Raspy breathing sounded from down the hallway, and Max's heart thundered.
"What the hell is that?" she whispered.
Footfalls slapped down the hall, bare feet hitting the tile flooring. Max held her breath, unsure what to do while Reed dove for his rifle. The undead appeared in the doorway, the sad remains of a woman. Her mouth hung agape, foam dripping from her lips. Reed aimed, but it ducked down, disappearing behind the rows of tables.
"Damn it." Reed jumped on a table and shot Max a glance. "Stay where you are."
Max stood on the table, searching the murky corners. The thing's breathing echoed, making the woman impossible to pinpoint. Reed jumped tabletop to tabletop, keeping his rifle trained on the floor. It seemed the undead was more clever than Max realized, keeping just out of sight. She searched for a weapon, feeling defenseless and useless to provide assistance. Nothing handy presented itself beyond a few microscopes within reach. She focused on Reed who didn't look the least bit panicked. He moved silently without any wasted movement. He paused, and fired, the loud pop making her jump. She heard the scraping of nails on the tile and Reed shot again. All fell silent.
Book One: Project
Terminal: Legacy
Zombies and super soldiers? Laura is the one
hope for a world gone Hollywood crazy.
In only a matter of
hours Laura Swift has been bitten by a zombie, rescued by Mr. Tall, Dark, and
Foreboding, and thrown into a world gone Hollywood crazy. She has no choice but
to follow Damian into his underworld of manipulated viruses and genetically altered
super soldiers. Even as her life hangs in the balance, she can't deny the
attraction she feels for the incredibly sexy and thoroughly imposing
Infantryman.
Damian Gonsalves
believes he has a cure for the virus changing innocent people into bloodthirsty
undead. Within Laura is the key to stopping the horrific plague. All he has to
do is keep her alive and safe, and stay one step ahead of those pursuing them.
Her stubbornness frustrates him to no end, while her body drives him to
distraction.
When they discover the
secret behind Project Terminal, will they survive long enough to help stop the
unleashed horror? Or will they just be two more victims of a virus threatening
all of humanity?
Content Warning: graphic
sex, strong language, and violence
Buy Link: Beachwalk Press
About the Author:
Olivia Starke calls the
Ozarks home. One of the most beautiful areas in the country, she loves hiking
trails with her dogs, kayaking on the numerous waterways, and enjoying southern
Missouri's fresh air and sunshine.
She's also 'Mom' to four
dogs, a growing number of kitties that show up at her door, and four VERY
spoiled horses that do little to earn their keep. Not that she'd ever hold that
against them.
She's a HUGE fangirl of
Doctor Who and to a lesser extent Supernatural, and has a pretty interesting
love triangle (or square?) going on in her head between the Doctor and the
Winchesters.
Giveaway:
Olivia is giving away a $10.00 Amazon or Barnes and
Noble Gift Card plus an eBook copy of either Project Terminal: Legacy or Project Terminal: Devil's Virus
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ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway. I would love to read both books. They sound very good.
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