Samantha Sommersby has been writing romance since 2001. She was first published in 2005 and also has written under the pen name Lara Williams. Her background in the medical and specifically the psychiatric field is apparent in her work and allows her to bring a unique perspective to characters and stories. Sam loves to spend the day in her office creating/spinning rich tales, and weaving together interesting plots. Her aim is to create a hero that will literally sweep a reader off her feet.

She currently lives in Southern California with her husband of sixteen years, her twelve-year-old son, and a cocker spaniel named Buck. Sam's husband is a Social Worker who works with abused children. He's an avid sailor who loves to surf and you'll find bits of him in every hero that she's ever written. She describes her son as wonderfully sensitive with a sarcastic sense of humor. He plays the piano, composes his own music, is a competitive fencer, and worships video games.

Like most writers, she'll tell you that she's always desperately trying to balance her "real life" work, family, and writing. She still works a full-time job, writing in the wee hours of the morning or on weekends. When she does manage to set aside some "play" time for herself, then you'll most likely find her reading a book, at the movies, or out wine tasting (she collects California Cabernets).

~Samantha Sommersby~

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Forbidden: The Awakening

The past two months have been the longest of Byron Renfield’s three hundred and seventy-nine years. After almost four centuries of dedicated service to his clan, four centuries spent in the pursuit of redemption, the powerful vampire did the inexplainable and unforgivable. In an impulsive act of passion he claimed the beautiful Violet Deeds, a human, as his mate.

When Violet found herself stranded on a remote island occupied by the charismatic Byron she never imagined that she would be saving him, but the fiery red-headed psychiatrist did just that—bringing the immortal to life and introducing him to love.

Now, afraid of retribution from his clan and concerned for Violet’s safety, Byron takes steps to protect them both. But will it be enough? Irrevocably bound together, as the tie between Byron and Violet strengthens they step into one another’s worlds, awakening long buried desires and threatening the balance of society and nature.

A kidnapping, an underground world of rebel vampires, an elaborate network of elite clansman led by an ageless prophet, and a rescue mission that will keep you on the edge of your seat all come together perfectly in this thrilling sequel to Samantha Sommersby’s Forbidden: The Claim. An erotic romance you won’t be able to put down, Forbidden: The Awakening will have you begging for more!

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Forbidden: The Claim

Byron Renfield has spent years climbing the social ladder, and is now successful, handsome, independently wealthy...and a vampire. For over two centuries, he’s held the honored position of Treasurer of his Clan’s most sacred Trust. He’s also been responsible for the financial security of the most elite of the immortals, the Dominie.

In order to ensure his redemption, Byron isolated himself on a small private island, away from all temptation. It was a good plan…until the day Violet Deeds was stranded there.

Violet is beautiful, sexy, outspoken, and a human, which makes her completely off limits. His society’s canon may forbid relationships between vampires and humans, but will that be enough to help Byron and Violet conquer the intensity of their attraction to one another? Or will Byron succumb and take a little nibble?

This is a fresh new twist on the classic vampire tale of seduction. Extremely erotic, Forbidden: The Claim has a hero that you’ll want to spend eternity with and a heroine you’ll envy. It’s the first in what is surely going to be a fabulously successful series for Samantha Sommersby.

Trilogy No. 101: Turning Up The Heat

You just never know where you’re going to find love…

Blackout: Ashley and Curt get trapped together in an elevator. As the temperature rises they begin to reveal themselves in more ways then one!

Touch the Fire: Firefighter Garrett Flint rescues the beautiful Nicole from a burning building and then breaks all the rules by taking her into his home and into his heart.

June in August: June Monroe grew up next door to Wiley Patton. When he left for Vietnam she was just fifteen and hopelessly in love. Now three years later he’s returned from war and little June is all grown up.

Blazing Sun, Burning Hearts

It’s 1917 and Lieutenant Jackson Crawford is in Arabia on an important mission. A seasoned soldier sent to ensure a victory that will secure British interests in the Suez Canal, Crawford was prepared for resistance from the prince; he was prepared for the crude weapons, the hellish sun, and the never-ending sand. What he wasn’t prepared for was Harvard bred archeologist turned spy Lillian Barton Drake.

Weeks after Lilly’s arrival in the desert she found herself in the center of a bloody massacre. Rescued by the prince she travels as part of his entourage, doing her utmost to gain his trust while avoiding becoming a part of his harem. Then into the camp rides an exhausted Jackson.

In a twist of fate Jack fights for Lilly’s honor risking life and limb to claim her as his own. Casting aside common sense the couple begin a passionate affair that sets the desert on fire and is guaranteed to melt your heart. Will their love be strong enough to survive the ravages of war, the duty they’ve sworn to their country, and the secrets of Jackson’s past?

As You Wish

Mystery, danger, true love, and the best birthday present ever. As You Wish has it all!

Socialite turned social worker Elizabeth Reynolds has sworn off love. It's been two years since her too-good-to-be-true husband ran off with her millions, leaving her emotionally and financially devastated. Liz’s friends, believing that it’s time she put her past behind her, hire William Carlton to arrange for a special birthday dinner.

The enigmatic William is full of surprises, but no one is as surprised as he is when his casual meeting with Liz leads to a torrid affair. Passionate and sensitive, strong and tender, he seems to know just what Liz needs.

But having been burned once, Liz is wary, and rightfully so. William has secrets from a former life and a dangerous past from which he’s just recently escaped. Before they can find happiness together, Liz and Will must take risks, put aside past tragedies, and trust in both one another and love.

Add in one psychic sister, a deranged stalker, and a group of tried and true friends (not to mention a sailing fantasy that is too hot to handle and a welcome home dinner so sexy it will make your mouth water) and As You Wish delivers whole-heartedly.

Shelter from the Storm
Coming Soon

Jennifer Jones likes being in control. A violent incident from her past makes it an essential part of her life. After a surprise turn of events, Jennifer finds herself searching for a new roommate. Enter Maclain Moore, sexy social worker, sensitive listener, and Jennifer’s new boarder. Mac is no stranger to heartache. He’s surrounded by it at work and has his own set of skeletons rattling around in the closet.

Unsuspecting Jennifer has no idea how far out of control her life is about to spin. Her attraction for Mac is undeniable and tempting. Soon after he moves in Jennifer is confronted with the news of the death of her estranged mother. Suddenly she’s faced with the task of taking in her much younger sister, making her life even more crowded and very, very scary.

This is a compelling story about two vulnerable people previously burned by love and thrown together by circumstance. Samantha Sommersby delivers whole-heartedly with this one. The growth of the relationship between the characters is wonderfully portrayed. We see the loss and the gain, the sadness and the joy, and most of all the passion. Shelter from the Storm reminds us that not everyone has to go looking for love. For a lucky few, love finds them.

In the Still of the Night

It begins with a chance encounter on a train. Psychiatrist Wesley Atherton meets the woman of his dreams, but when the train derails, a series of events are set in motion that has Wes racing against Death itself in order to save his new love, Katherine. Confronted by the unimaginable, Wes struggles to hold onto his own sanity as the couple fight against the dark force that endangers them and all those they hold dear.

Wes and Katherine quickly realize that it’s a fine line between madness and mysticism, and between what’s normal and what we don’t understand. And it’s a line they must cross to win.

Samantha Sommersby weaves an intricate tale of love threatened by ultimate evil. In the Still of the Night delivers a knock-out punch that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you begging for more.