Crazy Love

by Rachael Tamayo

  The End

  Authors Note

  Mental illness is no joke, or a made up story like the one you just read. It’s a very real disease that can strike anyone at any time and any age.

  A little over forty-two million people are affected by mental illness in America. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami.org) stated that as many as one in five adults experiences a mental health condition every year. One in seventeen lives with a serious illness such as the ones addressed in this fictional story. Of course, this doesn’t include those that are touched by the illness. Family and friends of the affected are also touched. Those that are suffering and whose lives are touched by those that are suffering are not alone. Unfortunately, mental health is little understood and sometimes difficult to treat, but it is possible. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about how you can get involved you can visit www.nami.org for more information.

  If you, or someone you know, are suffering there is help out there. Reach out to someone you know, law enforcement, or health professionals that can help you take the steps to seek assistance.

  15% of the proceeds of the sale of this book will go to The National Alliance on Mental Illness.

  Coming Soon!

  Lucifer’s Game

  By Rachael Tamayo

  "Hell is empty, and all the devils are here."

  --William Shakespeare

  Xander

  I’m not what you think I am. I can almost guarantee that. I’m also not where you’d expect me to be, which is living in Hell ruling the demonic masses and shaking my fist towards the heavens.

  Nope. I’m here, just like you are. This world is my kingdom, and I roam freely. I’ve never actually been to Hell. It’s not my time yet. I’ve roamed from the beginning. I tempted Eve in the garden. I tempted Christ in the wilderness, and taunted and laughed as he hung on the cross.

  I suppose you think because I’m known for my pride, that I’d be offended by the cartoon images of the Devil. The guy with the red onesie poking people in the ass with a pitchfork, I love it. Makes it easy for me when I look someone in the eyes and I can see that they have no idea who I really am. Deception made easy.

  The thing that irks me the most is these damn rules. Can’t get around them. So here I go, walking into the throne room of the Most High one more time because I must talk to God, get permission.

  It’s bullshit.

  I’m as old as the foundations of creation. Angels were created before mankind. There’s no way for me to explain to you how long I resided in Heaven, in my station by the very throne of God. Time here isn’t the same as time on Earth. I walked these streets of gold long before I shed blood on them during the war that got me banished alongside all those that chose to follow me.

  "Every knee shall bow."

  I hear the voice as I’m forced to my knees before His throne. The words echo like music or a waterfall in my mind as my knees hit the floor. The light hurts my eyes so I look away. Before the fall, I could look into His face and feel the warmth of the love that comes from him, but now it hurts.

  Yet here I am.

  "Why have you come to me?"

  “I come for Cora Davies. She is not your servant yet you protect her.” I speak with my head bowed, not in reverence, but because the light is burning. I'd go on, but what's the point. It's not like He doesn’t know everything before I even walk in here.

  "You wish that I remove my protection from Cora?"

  “You protect her yet she does not worship you. Remove your protection and she will curse you for eternity.”

  "Father of lies, you attempt to deceive me. You want the child that she has not yet born."

  I attempt to look up, and regret it instantly. I cast my eyes down and wait. I know better than to argue.

  "Very well, you will get your chance, as promised. All that she has is in your power, but you may not harm her physically."

  I should be satisfied that I got my way, but somehow, I'm not. He always has a plan. I've been trying to defeat him since the beginning, and have failed over and over. My time is coming, however. I can't give up, this time I may succeed. The Almighty allows me to rise off my knees, and I exit without the pleasantries of thank you or goodbye.

  The child that she has not yet born, true. But it’s not that I want the kid, I want to prevent it from ever existing. This brat will usher in the events that bring my reign to an end. My kingdom, Earth, ripped from me and my demons and I cast out. I can't let that happen. Defense is the best prevention.

  Spreading my wings, I turn and leave the throne room of the Most High.

  ***

  Coming November 2017

  Supernatural Thriller, Lucifer’s Game

  A demon obsessed, a broken marriage, and Lucifer is behind it all. Cora Davies’ infertility has taken its toll not only on her, but her marriage, her life, and everything in between. Andrew, her husband of seven years, has walked out leaving her feeling abandoned. Ever the opportunist, Lucifer steps in, with his best man, Lust. Evil never looked as good as this irresistible duo. When lust comes at you in the form of a beautiful man named Devin, who can resist? What Cora doesn’t know, is Lucifer is behind it all, simply to prevent the birth of a child she has all but given up on having. A child that is prophesied to change Lucifer’s world for eternity. When her estranged husband catches wind of what’s going on, he must decide before it’s too late. Does he let his wife go, or fight the very Devil and Hell itself to win her back, all while protecting an unborn daughter that will change everything.

  About Rachael Tamayo

  Best-selling author of Paranormal short stories, Gretyl and the Witch and The Stones, is back again. This time, drawing on her experience in law enforcement as a full time award winning 911 operator and police dispatcher, When not sitting behind a dispatch console or writing, she spends time in her Gulf Coast Texas home with her husband of thirteen years, four year old son, and three month old daughter

  Acknowledgements

  Special thanks to all my beta readers. I couldn't do this without your input. Jennifer Wozniak, Mandy Guin, and Jamie Buzek-Smith,

  Thanks to officer Jennifer Wozniak for helping me out with any questions I had.

  To My critique buddy, who isn't afraid to tell me like it is, Sachi Winter.

  And my family, just thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

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  If you enjoyed this story, check out these other Solstice Publishing books by Rachael Tamayo:

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  Clint Montgomery, one of her best friends, kindly steps in agreeing to play the part of the devoted boyfriend during a week-long venue wedding across the country.

  After a week of pretend kisses and smoldering looks, the lines between what is fake and what is real seem to become fuzzy. The only problem is, Adrienne doesn’t want to become one of the women that Clint leaves in his wake, but fighting what she’s feeling is becoming almost impossible.

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parents, Ashley decides to move in with her coworker and friend, Shane. She vows never to let a man bring her life crashing down around her ever again. Never will feelings cause her to make “stupid decisions.”

  Of course, that's before she knew Shane. Can she resist his charms? Not to mention those gorgeous blue eyes, tattoos, and a ride on his motorcycle.

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  Of course, that includes her close friend Micah. Her brother’s best friend and the man she’s crushed on since she was fourteen years old. Micah’s only grown hotter as he blossomed from an awkward teen into a full grown man, and now that they are roommates, things heat up quickly.

  There’s only one problem. Just as things start to finally combust between the friends after years of holding back, Chloe’s fling comes back to haunt her in a big way. She’s pregnant with Brandon’s baby.

  Now torn between the man she’s loved most of her life or the man that’s fathered her child and stirred up a heat in her that doesn’t seem to be extinguished, Chloe has a choice to make.

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  The Friend-Zone Series (Box Set)

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  Adrienne Lawrence loves her friends. It seems, however, that she doesn’t get along with her family as well. One hot Texas summer, Adrienne manages to fall headfirst over her own big mouth when she lies to her Mom about a long term boyfriend in efforts to squelch her Mom’s nasty comments about having a date for a family wedding.

  Clint Montgomery, one of her best friends, kindly steps in agreeing to play the part of the devoted boyfriend during a week-long venue wedding across the country.

  After a week of pretend kisses and smoldering looks, the lines between what is fake and what is real seem to become fuzzy. The only problem is, Adrienne doesn’t want to become one of the women that Clint leaves in his wake, but fighting what she’s feeling is becoming almost impossible.

  Book two: Reach for Me

  When Ashley’s high society life crumbles around her in the space of one afternoon, she’s forced to swallow her pride and move back home to Dallas. Having lost both her husband and her career, she takes up a job at her father’s restaurant under her little sister Adrienne’s management. After months living with her parents, she decides to move in with her coworker and friend, Shane. Ashley vows to never let a man cause her life to come crashing down around her ever again. Never will feelings cause her to make “stupid decisions.”

  Of course, that's before she knew Shane. Can she resist his charms? Not to mention, blue eyes, tattoos, and a ride on his motorcycle.

  Book three: Claim Me

  Who will claim her heart once and for all? A hot Spanish purring blonde or a life-long friend with deep eyes and a heart to match?

  Chloe, ever the “good girl” among her close knit group of friends, that is until Brandon comes along. For the first time, Chloe forgoes the wait for love and lets her hormones take the lead. After the fling takes it course, he moves away and life goes on.

  Of course, that includes her close friend Micah. Her brother’s best friend and the man she’s crushed on since she was fourteen years old. Micah’s only grown hotter as he blossomed from an awkward teen into a full grown man, and now that they are roommates, things heat up quickly.

  There’s only one problem. Just as things start to finally combust between the friends after years of holding back, Chloe’s fling comes back to haunt her in a big way. She’s pregnant with Brandon’s baby.

  Now torn between the man she’s loved most of her life or the man that’s fathered her child and stirred up a heat in her that doesn’t seem to be extinguished, Chloe has a choice to make.

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  Gretyl and the Witch is a modern day retelling of the classic fairytale, Hansel and Gretyl. Darker paranormal elements and a more adult theme make this a great read for any age.

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  The Stones

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  What Leah doesn't know is Jason is about to tell her a tale that will alter the way she looks at everything.

  The Stones is a Young Adult Paranormal tale of first love and friendship, while learning that pushing one’s limits can teach you what you’re really capable of.

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  Nothing is as it seems…

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