The Sleeping Serpent:

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As thrilling as The Girl on the Train, twisted as Gone Girl, and tortured as Wuthering Heights. Whether by free will or fate, Luna's encounter with Nico provokes a storm that shatters her perceptions of identity, duty, morality, and self-worth. The storm didn't blow in from the outside. She was the storm. Its turbulence within her, forcing her to confront the darkness, uncovers her secrets and her pain. Luna Saint Claire has a loving husband and an enviable career as a Hollywood costume designer. Still, something is gnawing at her. Bored with her conventional and circumscribed existence, she feels herself becoming invisible. When she meets Nico Romero, a charismatic yoga guru, his attentions awaken her passions and desires. Dangerous, but not in a way that scares her, he makes her feel as if anything is possible. Infatuated, she becomes entangled in Nico's life as he uses his mesmerizing sexuality to manipulate everyone around him in his pursuit of women, wealth, and celebrity. Immensely erotic and psychologically captivating, The Sleeping Serpent is the compelling story of a woman's obsession with a spellbinding guru and the struggle to reclaim her life. At its heart, it is a painfully beautiful exposition of unconditional love that makes us question what we truly want. Compelling...a gripping masterful account of the seductive manipulations of a sociopath. "She realized in an instant that being around him awakened her, stirring the sediment that had long ago settled at the bottom of her well. He made her feel a part of him--of something larger, and somehow more alive."**ReviewA gripping debut of compelling prose so powerful it will ingrain its web of deceit and narcissism into the deepest, most precious and sacred parts of your soul. Sometimes it pays to venture outside one's reading comfort zone and indulge in the darkness lurking in the literary shadows. ---Read & Share Book Reviews The author immerses you in a pot of cool water and slowly raises the temperature--no matter how hard you try you can't escape. -- Rockin' & Reviewing 5+ Psychologically messed up stars! I LOVE dark, twisted, no HEA necessary stories and Luna Saint Claire delivered! This isn't a story you read to relax, it is a story to turn your mind on. The characterization is stellar and the mind effing storyline is amazing.--- Bound by Books

Outstanding writing with complex characters. An unconventional book you read and digest slowly. Top pick for book clubs! * --- The Romance Junkie*** Enticing and beautifully written book. The well-developed characters, mystery, sexual chemistry, and erotic scenes make this a compellingly complex story that readers will not want to put down. --- Wicked Women Book Blog If you like dark psychological twisted stories, then this one is for you! Intense and mind blowing, this book is the story of Nico, a man that uses his power to manipulate everyone, and Luna, a woman who gets caught in his trap. It is amazing how the author elicits the reader's emotions by flawlessly detailing the characters' behavior, needs and chemistry. Very well written, fast paced and thrilling. This is one of those stories you can't forget. --- The Bookery Review A well written erotic read that had me gripped. I love when an author manages to change your mind about how you feel about a character. I went from thinking Nico was a charming sexy guy to really disliking him. Looking forward to reading more from this author. --- Cheekypee Reads & Reviews A testament to the author's talent for writing characters so rich in detail I had to take several deep breaths to remind myself it is a work of fiction. I recommend this book to experience the dark personality of a psychopath. --- 2 One Click Chicks Great storytelling with richly written and exposed characters. You won't forget this book --- Melissa's Delicious Books A suspenseful seduction that begins in the mind of a sociopath and ends with an exploration of love and humanity. --- McWood Publishing Emotionally captivating! A fascinating look into the mind of a narcissist and the beautiful successful women he seduces with his healing powers. --- Cajun Spice Book Blog Thought provoking read! The story pulled me right in and I couldn't put it down. --- Amazeballs Book Addicts A mental rollercoaster! The true art of manipulation by the devil himself. If you love a good mindf#k this is worth the read! --- My Book Obsession* A Dark Must Read! This story has you pondering about love, and what you expect versus what you receive. --- Peace & Patriots **REAL, RAW, & INTOXICATING! Her writing style is beautiful and hypnotic. An outstanding read! --- Dirty, Nerdy Bookette**I loved everything about this book! The way it made me slow down and think. The way it had me hooked on every word. --- *Book Relations ***Incredibly well written and vividly told! --- Book Haven Book Blog**Brilliant read! An erotic thriller that hooks you from the start --- Books and Boys**Dark, mysterious, erotic...and scary as hell! This story will stick with you for years. ---Radical Reads Book Blog****About the Author














































Luna Saint Claire is a costume designer and author residing in Los Angeles with her husband, a philosophy professor. She loves blues rock and Indie music, often setting her Pandora station to Damien Rice. Her personal style can best be described as eclectic bohemian. Though she now enjoys running and yoga, she spent years of her youth in the ballet studio. Her part Native American heritage informs her work as a designer and influences her storytelling.