Lydia Clarke

What force of nature is more dangerous than love? Desire.

Desire is just as potent as love but more deadly and the high is so addictive that most would say the consequences are worth it. Most except for Julian Doyle. He's guilty of both Love and Desire, and because of this recklessness, he has watched the world change for over a century.

Cion has lived her life with the knowledge that the world is not as it seems. Sprites, ghosts, and demons live among the masses, and she is one of the 'lucky' few to know it. 

Cion and Julien are two completely different supernatural beings. Will they be able to withstand the forces trying to keep them apart? 

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To kiss him sober is out of my league. But somehow with all these excuses, I still close my eyes and brace for him. I want to feel the heat of his lips but feel nothing. His breath is on my ear as he mutters, "Your name is beautiful."

Poisoned by Desire is created by Lydia Clarke, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Poisoned By Desire

Cionna feels warm curled in my arms as we admire the nighttime view. I wanted tonight to make up for the misunderstanding we’d had before, but even more, I want our memories of each other to be sweet. In another life, I would have been sweet to her as I am now. I would also be able to go further with her.


I try not to let my limits with Cionna bother me, but she has that effect on me. Her eyes sparkle under the moonlight and her smile is contagious. When I’d kissed her, I felt my whole body light up and burn hotter than ever before. She isn’t like Josey. It doesn’t feel raw and scolding, but as if life was being pushed into my lungs and fire poured into my veins. I feel strength and peace in her touch.


I run my fingers through the ends of her hair, causing her to look at me. Her lips are red from the heat of our kiss and the marks stir my blood. Will she let me have her? I trail my fingers slowly up and down her back and watch as her eyes roll and shut. 


Chapter 18: Sweet as Sugar