The Blood Ruby
by M. A. duBarry
Category: Fiction

When the ancient line of Dracolian princes falls in battle to an evil enemy, Quentin Moore is taken prisoner and sentenced to death by beheading. But when the mighty sword known as the Blood Ruby shatters at his neck, leaving his body intact and very much alive, Quentin is sent to the realm of the Sidhehome of Lhiannan Sidhe, the beguiling Irish vampyre fairy. As prisoner, he is given one chance to redeem his soul and win back his castle, Dun Drac'ola. But in order to win his freedom, Quentin must live up to the legendary reputation of his ancestorsan ancient line of warriors known for their mastery of wielding the Blood Ruby. But in the realm of the Sidhe, the Blood Ruby is more than merely a weapon for the battlefield, it's also the symbol of the realm's highest sex magician. And in a world where courts are convened to guarantee the kingdom's women their sexual satisfaction, a man's fate rests soley in his ability to sate his bedmate. And the holder of the Blood Ruby must sate Lhiannan Sidhe.Can Quentin claim back that which is rightfully his? NOTE: The paperback version of The Blood Ruby contains the bonus short story, "The Silk Garters," a tale of paranormal erotica by M. A. duBarry! All About Murder, Bloody Dagger NomineeBest Sci-Fi/Fantasy!2003 Pearl AwardsBest Paranormal Erotica!