“He asked for my number,” Sybil chattered away in the car.
“And you were a good little elf and didn’t give it to him.” Maggie downshifted as she turned a corner. Her silence was telling. “Please tell me you at least checked him out!”
“Definitely.”
“Not his ass, him overall. You did some interrogation mojo on him, right?”
“He knows I’m with the Guard. Do you really think he’d try something?”
“Hm, let’s see. There was that gremlin we brought in two months ago. He knew you were with the Guard and he also thought you were a total pushover. Which you almost were because he trotted out a sob story worthy of a midnight soap opera on the Supe Love Channel.”
“I went through my usual list of questions as we drank and danced and his answers were all I hoped for,” she assured her friend.“
Her cell phone chirping All Star interrupted Maggie’s comment about sanity having more than one meaning. Without looking down she tapped her Bluetooth button on her steering wheel to answer.
“O’Malley.”
“Tell your friend that Algar has to cancel their dinner date this weekend. He’s been called back to the Dark Country,” Declan’s voice flowed through the microphone like smooth jazz.
Maggie shifted uncomfortably in her seat. “How did you get this number?”
“What did you do to him?” Sybil demanded, practically leaning across Maggie.
“Trying to drive here, babe,” Maggie told her.
“I want to know what you did to him, Declan!” Sybil’s voice grew shrill even as she still partially obstructed Maggie’s vision.
“Syb!” She pushed at her shoulder. “I can’t see the road!”
“Algar’s a great person and there was no reason for you to mess with my social life,” Sybil growled.
“Trust me, there was an excellent reason.”
“I want to know how you got this number!” Maggie chimed in.
“Sweet dreams, Maggie.” He clicked off.
Maggie muttered a variety of curses in multiple languages while Sybil added a few of her own.
“That’s it. I’m dragging that Anna in tomorrow.” Sybil fell back against her seat. “My eight brothers weren’t allowed to mess with my social life, so there’s no reason for him to think he can.” A soft chirp sounded from her bag. She pulled out her cell phone and began reading. “Oh boy.”
“Oh boy what?”
“Yours isn’t the only cell number Declan dug up. He texted me a report on Algar. It seems that son of a whore has a few side businesses we need to check into.” Sybil’s delicate features turned hard.
Maggie grimaced. “So Declan did a good thing.”
“Yes.”
“Oh.”
Sybil looked at the witch. “Did you do something?”
Maggie took a deep breath. “Remember Jim Morrison singing about lighting his fire? Well, I guess you’d say I doused Declan’s.”
Her friend gaped then burst out laughing. “Let’s hope he’s wash and wear.”
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When Anna walked into Declan’s office she found him standing in the midst of a downpour that didn’t touch one piece of furniture.
She pressed her hands over her mouth and just stared with saucer-size midnight black eyes as her shoulders began shaking with suppressed laughter. “Declan?” she choked out the name.
The long-suffering demon wiped his face as steam rose up from his clothing.
“Anna, would you get me a towel please?”
© Linda Wisdom, Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2011
32 Comments
I've seen this books a lot of different places as of late. It looks really interesting!
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Congratulations on not only this new release but your Career Achievement award as well. I loved the excerpt of DAAGBF and I really will have to get ahold of a copy of this book!
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Demons Are A Girls Best Friend sounds like a great book. I can't wait to read it.
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I think it is interesting this book involves a Mayan theme, I haven't seen too many books use that. I would love to read it.
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Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to read this book. Sounds very good. Tore923@aol.com
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I've seen a couple reviews for this book – but this is the first excerpt… Can't wait to read this! Looks fun!
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Thanks for sharing the excerpt! The cover is amazing! If I don't win I will definitely putting this on my TBR list…:)
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Looks like a great book. Love blue-toned covers. The heroines hair looks a bit blue too…
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This sounds like a really fun book! And I just love the way she describes the book.
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I loved the little snippet, can't wait to check this book out, thanks!
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Hi Meggerfly! I hope you'll give my books a try.
Thanks LadyVampire2u. I hope you'll try the other witches too.
Hi LRAtRandom. I hope you'll enjoy it!
Hi Debbie. I've always enjoyed reading about the Mayan and Inca culture and knew I'd use it when it came time. This book seemed perfect for it.
Thanks for stopping by Tore!
Thanks mpyff!
Thanks Kelsey!
Hi Robin K, The cover scene is my idea and from the beginning of the book. A lot of neon blue lighting in the club.
Thanks heavenisabookstore.
Thanks faefever25.
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Great post and I've heard so many wonderful things about this book. Loving the cover too!
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This looks wicked fun! I've just gone and added a couple of your books to my wishlist
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I'm adding all of your books to my TBR pile! It is going to explode!!
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This book is definitely on my must read list! And congrats on a great post
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That excerpt sold me… I want to read!!
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Thanks Jeanette8042!
Hi Laura. I hope you like them.
Thanks Susan! I know the exploding part.
Thanks Julie!
Hi Melissa! Declan did deserve it.
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Linda Is this a series and if it is, what number is Demon's are a Girls Best Friend? I love the teenage spin on it.
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Hi Rain Maiden, this is the first book in a new series featuring demon heroes but a continuation of my Hex series, but all those books stood alone as each book featured a different witch.
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Sounds like a great one! Can't wait! Hope to win. Thanks for hosting.
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I would love to be entered for this awesome sounding book!!!Thanks for the giveaway.
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Congrats on the release! It sounds great. Looking forward to picking up a copy.
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Love that excerpt! I need to get this book to find out how it turns out and how they get that storm to stop!
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Love the excerpt. It made me chuckle out loud. Maggie doesn't seem like the type of person you cross.
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Thanks for stopping by, Beverly, Martha, and donnas!
Hi Meredith and Sarah. And Maggie didn't really feel all that sorry she did it!
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OK, this is the third time I've tried to comment. Let's hope I get through this time.
I'm looking forward to reading your book. It's one of 25 UF and paranormal romances on my "must buy" list of books being released in May. Do you have any concern with being released with so many other books?
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i do so love a book that can make me laugh.
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Another great interview, Linda. The story has such humor. Thanks for sharing. Best, Joy
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Great giveaway, the excerpt is very interesting
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ive been wanting to read this book quite a bit. it looks like it will be awesome.
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Books look great. Very much want to read it.
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Demons are a girls bestfriend is one of my favorite, Extra-ordinary story.
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