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Winter Reads to warm your ereader :)
Ah, a cold January weekend. There’s nothing I like better than curling up with a blanket, some Earl Grey (with a little milk – London Fog for me) and a brand new book.
To help you all feed your own addiction, I teamed up with my fellow Beach Book Blast authors to give you a one-stop for that curl up and read book. 
Great new books, and the chance to win gift cards! Just click here to join the fun.
I have my brand spanking new boxed set in the promo. The first 3 books of The Claire Wiche Chronicles in one set!
I am really proud of these books, and thrilled that readers have fallen for Claire and her friends. It has been a blast writing her story. And yes – there are more books on the way. I’m working on Book 4 right now, for a February release.
And to celebrate, I am giving away a fun, book-related gift right here on this blog. For a chance to win, just leave a comment answering this question:
What is your favorite curl up book?
Is it romance? Or an adventure that sucks you into another world? Or science fiction that sucks you into a different world?
I look forward to reading your responses.
Enjoy the hop, and until next time – read on.
cheers,
~Cate
Happy 2013 to you! A free ebook and a giveaway too . . .
And the giveaway winner is: Lisa Vazquezanzua! Emailing you now. Congrats – and thank you all for hanging out at my blog.
Happy New Year! And welcome to the New Year Giveaway Blog Hop.
I can never resist a clever rhyme. 
Now, as promised, I have a free ebook for all of you who stop by:
Rest For The Wicked - The Claire Wiche Chronicles Book 1
You can download it for free at Amazon, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Kobo and Smashwords.
And now for the giveaway!
To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on what your wish is for 2013. A winner will be chosen at the end of the blog, and I will announce it here, along with the pretty giveaway prize.
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the hop! If you need to get back to the list, just click here.
Have a fab New Year, and until next time – read on.
cheers,
~Cate
It’s contest time!
So – who wants to be a character in my next book?
Yep – it’s that time again. I had so much fun doing this for book 2, I decided to do it again for book 4. Here is Theresa, with her experience as one of the winners from the first round:
I had already read the previously published book to The Claire Wiche Chronicles when Cate shared the news she was holding the character contest. Considering I had been checking her website every few weeks waiting for the next release, I was thrilled to possibly be a character! When Cate e-mailed me and told me I was a winner, I think I actually screamed.
She sent me a form asking questions about me, my life, my appearance and any special personality traits I have that I wouldn’t mind being part of my written character. It was really cool because I could tell she wanted the character to be as accurate as possible.
After I filled that out, all I had to do was wait. Her book released and I was one of the first to buy it. I didn’t realize how much I missed Claire and Annie until I spent time with them again, and Eric and Marcus were of course two heart throbs I was excited to read again. Then, Theresa came in and I was elated to see how much like me the character really was! Cate did a fantastic job at capturing my personality. I couldn’t have asked for a better depiction.
If Cate has any other contests like this I’ll be signing up again. It was so much fun, and since then I have gotten the chance to talk to Cate through her website and social media. She is as much of an amazing person as she is a talented writer. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.
Sincerely,
Theresa McClinton
Not only did she appear in book 2, she has become a recurring character – she was in book 3, and will make another appearance in book 4, along with my other winner, Mindy.
Here are the details: to enter, all you have to do is leave a comment here or on the contest page. That’s it! Go crazy, have fun with it, make me laugh, make me think.
The contest ends December 31 so get those comments in while you’re thinking of it. I will announce the winner here and on the contest page sometime on January 1.
I look forward to some interesting comments!
Until then – read on. And the happiest of holidays to you and yours.
cheers,
~Cate
Book 3 is coming – time for a sneak peek! Or two :)
Happy Wednesday, everyone! I have been working on the final details for Book 3 of The Claire Wiche Chronicles, and it will be live for Halloween, as planned. I’m thrilled, and nervous – this one is a bit different from the last two books. But I’m getting great feedback so far.
Now for the sneak peeks.
Here is the gorgeous cover.
The artwork is once again by my friend, and the incredibly talented artist, Nadica Boskovska, and the cover design is by Christine Pope at Indie Author Services – who seriously rocks. (She will be redoing my cover for Rest For The Wicked so it matches the other two. Can’t wait to unveil the new version!)
And here is the second sneak peek – an excerpt from the book. Just for you.
Humming Monster Mash, Claire reached up to hang another bat in the window display, then stood back to assess.
She loved Halloween—and not for the obvious reasons attached to her name, or her reputation as the local witch. For her, it was all about the kids.
Their laughter as they ran from door to door, the costumes that ranged from an old sheet to designer worthy, the joy and excitement they left in their wake. All of it had her decorating weeks earlier than she needed, just to see the anticipation. And keeping a stash of candy under the counter for those bold enough to ask.
Now, with Halloween tomorrow, she put aside the headaches, the vision, the dream, and embraced the sheer fun of the holiday. Already, the preparation eased the weight of the fist pressed against her heart. She stood back, assessing what she hoped would be the last touches to her window—
“More decorations? Jeez, Claire, did you leave any for the rest of town?”
She turned to find Annie leaning against the front counter, arms crossed and a wicked smile on her face.
“A few. And look who’s talking about overkill—this is, what, your fifth costume change in as many days?”
Annie twirled, her heavy black cloak belling out around her. “I came as myself today. A witch.”
Claire shook her head and skirted the counter, pulling out her costume for the day. When she appeared wearing the veiled witch’s hat and velvet cloak, Annie burst out laughing.
“Great minds think alike.” Leaning in, she poked at one of the plastic spiders caught in the net veil covering Claire’s face. “Nice touch. Skin crawling, but nice.”
“I thought so.” Claire reached under the counter, grabbing the already full bowl of candy—and spotted the extra-large smoothie sitting on the granite, along with a sandwich that could have fed both of them. “Is that just breakfast? Or can I spread it out?”
“Aren’t you the funny girl today?” She slid the smoothie forward, smiled over it. “Breakfast.” Then the sandwich. “Midmorning snack. We’ll talk about lunch—I’m thinking the twelve ounce porterhouse from Billie’s Pub—”
Claire nearly choked. “Twelve ounce—”
“With the extra portion of wedge fries.”
“Heaven above, Annie.” She shook her head. “You’ll be rolling me out of here in a week.”
“Ah—but you haven’t heard the rest of my master plan. Tomorrow: salad day, with some fish on the side. Then we bulk the next day. It goes on, trading off heavy with light. And you spend more time with your sensei, building up your strength along with your fighting skills.”
“Okay. A master plan.” Claire rubbed her face. “Do you have charts?”
Annie grinned. “And a graph.”
Laughter burst out of her. It felt good to laugh again. Really laugh. She planned on doing a great deal of it. “Can you open up? I know it’s a few minutes early, but I’m in the mood for people, and some fun.”
“You’re the boss.” With the cloak swirling around her, Annie strode over to the door—and jumped backward when it burst open just after she flipped the deadbolt. “Son of a—hey, are you okay?”
Claire took off her hat and moved to the door, understanding Annie’s question when she saw the woman’s face. She wrapped one arm around the trembling shoulders, led her to the reading table at the back of the shop and lowered her to the one of the chairs. Kneeling in front of the woman, Claire took her hand.
“Just relax, now. Take your time—you’re safe here.”
Dark brown eyes stared at her, nearly black in her shock pale face. Swallowing, she clutched Claire’s hand, her voice so low Claire had to lean in to hear it.
“I don’t know if you remember me—my name is Regina, my daughter and I come into your shop every year, during the Summer Solstice . . .”
“The festival. Yes, I remember.”
Some of the panic eased from her face. “My daughter, Hillary loves it here so much—I’m recently divorced, and we decided to make a new start. I bought the big Victorian on the hill—”
“The devil house?” Annie shrugged when they both looked up at her. “Sorry—just popped out. We all thought it was haunted when we were kids. The man who lived there—Mr. McCarran—completely creeped me out.”
Claire raised her eyebrows, decided to save the tongue lashing for later. “Are you quite finished?”
“I just thought you might—yeah.” Hunching inside the cloak, she crossed her arms.
Claire almost smiled—until she turned back and met Regina’s eyes. “Children’s tales, Regina, nothing more—”
“I think she may be right.” Her grip on Claire’s hand became a vise, the rings Claire wore digging into her skin. Ignoring the flare of pain—she had felt worse, not so long ago—Claire sandwiched her hand. “Oh, God—what if she’s right?”
“Take a breath, Regina. That’s it.” Claire couldn’t use her power to soothe anymore, so she used her voice, her tone gentle, soothing as she talked Regina down from a panic attack. “Slow breaths, just focus on each one.” The death grip on her hand eased. “Now, tell me what brought you here.”
“I heard,” embarrassment flashed over the fear, “that you can see ghosts, sense them.”
Claire didn’t know how, but what happened up in Huntsville leaked out, and she instantly became the resident ghost expert, along with Simon. To say his church board was not happy would have been a gross understatement. But his congregation already adored him, and to a person, stood in his defense.
“I can. What is—”
“It’s my daughter, Hillary.” Tears slid down Regina’s face. Claire tightened her grip. “I think—oh, God—I think she might be haunted.”
~*~
And to celebrate the release, I am joining a group of authors who write in the witch way for a special promotion.
From October 30 to November 1, you will be able to download some magical books at great prices – and many for free!
There is also a giveaway, for 2 Amazon gift cards and a couple other fun prizes. Find the details and the books here. Just remember to check prices if you decide to download in advance – some of the deals will only be available during the promotion.
But Rest For The Wicked is free – so go ahead and grab your copy while you’re there, or just click here.
Hope you enjoyed the sneak peeks. I’m gearing up for Halloween – and yes, I do dress up as a witch, with my spider adorned hat. It’s where I stole – er, got the idea for Claire’s.
Thanks for stopping by, and until next time – read on.
cheers,
~Cate
25 Random Things – a fun way to get to know me
Happy Tuesday!
I got this idea from a forum I spend far too much time on.
So, here it is – 25 random things you probably don’t know about me.
Enjoy!
Shakespeare’s Globe, South Bank, London
1. I am a hobby photographer – I have traveled around the world, taking photos of some really incredible places.
2. On the travel theme – I travel solo, and have done so, armed with a backpack and my camera, for the last 15 years.
3. I love musicals. For years, I owned more soundtracks than I did popular music.
4. I spent 8 years working as a costume mistress in equity theatres.
5. I didn’t attend my first concert until I was 22 – one of Elton John’s many “farewell tours.”
6. I can write in iambic pentameter. Yes, I am a Shakespeare geek. 
7. I plan my trips to London around the theatre. I haven’t been to a single play where I live, but I will happily fly 5,000 miles for some of the best theatre in the world.
8. I grew up with the twins who played Tabitha on the series Bewitched. I am still friends with one of them.
9. The first joint of my index finger is double-jointed.
10. My father was a flight instructor out of Orange County Airport (California), and I spent nearly every weekend flying with him. I have seen the top of Catalina Island many times, but never the rest!
11. I can tie a cherry stem with my tongue.
12. I love my car – a sporty red Scion xD, but I hate to drive. HATE IT.
13. Friday the 13th has ALWAYS been a lucky day for me.
14. I love cemeteries.
15. I am a rabid Doctor Who fan – and I have even touched a TARDIS. 
16. I have walked among the trilithons at Stonehenge, and watched the sun rise over it.
17. I hung out with kangaroos, basking on a hill in the autumn sun, at Steve Irwin’s zoo in Queensland, Australia.
18. I built sandcastles with my family in a yearly contest, and we won first place 10 years in a row.
19. I was an actor and a dancer in high school/college, and won several awards, including best actress. Some of my most treasured memories are tied to those plays and musicals.
20. I was a seamstress in my college theatre costume shop, and I can make anything without a pattern.
21. I am a huge history buff – and standing where history was made gives me chills.
22. I am a direct descendent of Betsy Ross. I guess the sewing prowess is genetic!
23. I played guitar for eight years. My favorite riff – the intro of Stairway to Heaven. I can still play it.
24. I spoke fluent French in high school – something I want to get back before I go over there next year.
25. My goal is to stand on every continent at least once in my life.
Now it’s your turn to share some of your quirky, random things. It’s a fab way to roam around your own past, and share some fun facts with people who think they know you.
Until next time – read on.
cheers,
~Cate
Author interview with Shannon Mayer
Good morning! I am thrilled to have Shannon Mayer here today, the author of Sundered, which I am reading on my Kindle as we speak.
I normally don’t do zombie stories, but hers sounded so intriguing I had to give it a try, and I’m glad I did!
Shannon dropped by to answer some questions for you all – so without further ado, here she is.
If you could travel in a Time Machine would you go back to the past or into the future?
For sure the past! I love history, the feel of place with age and stories behind it. I’ve always been drawn to the mythology and legends from long ago, which probably explains why I wove Irish mythology through my book “Dark Waters”.
If you could invite any 5 people to dinner who would you choose?
Hmm. Five people? In all honesty, I’m not one for those who have “famous” status. A great dinner party would be my three cousins and my two brothers. We would have a riot as they all have a wicked sense of humor, something I absolutely can’t get enough of. Boring maybe to the rest of the world, but to me they family comes first, always.
If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you want with you?
My husband (he’s Mr. Handy), toilet paper (I’m a believer in the small comforts in life) and some sort of musical instrument (I assume I’ll finally have time to learn to play ;p)
What is one book everyone should read?
Oooh, that’s a hard one, there are so many that I think are THE BEST EVER, until I find the next BEST EVER BOOK. At the moment, I would say that it would have to be The Gunslinger series by Stephen King. Really, this is a book/series that I have read and re-read. Not your typical gore, it’s a blend of fantasy, urban fantasy, western and horror. I think that’s one of the books that has influenced my writing the most, at least when it comes to genre bending.
Any other books in the works? Goals for future projects?
The sequel to “Dark Waters”, “Dark Isle” will be out in June if all continues to go well, then I have the third book in that trilogy set to be released in July. After that I have two standalone full length novels, (both urban fantasy) set to be released. In September is “Priceless” the story of a Tracker who hunts down children kidnapped by supernaturals, and in December “The Chronicles of Sin” follows Toni, a woman who carries Gluttony within her and how she sets out to free herself from her vice.
What inspired you to want to become a writer?
I think it runs in my blood, my mother fed that by encouraging me to read books way beyond my age which only pushed me further into the world of the imagination. So, I guess it’s my mom’s fault.
Tell us your most rewarding experience since being published. Anytime I get a 4 or 5 star review, I just feel the flush of knowing that what I’m doing/writing, is making people happy. That is an incredible feeling.
If you could jump in to a book, and live in that world.. which would it be?
Kushiels’ Dart by Jacqueline Carey, without a doubt. Very cool world and if that was a no-no, I would jump into Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series. Both books have such a depth to the world building it feels as though you could easily stumble across them.
What was your favorite book when you were a child/teen?
The Chronicles of Narnia, but of course! What proper writer of fantasy would say anything else?
Is there a song you could list as the theme song for your book or any of your characters?
Not really, though I was listening to the Transformers Score while I wrote. Love the orchestra, the power of the music really inspired me.
What’s one piece of advice you would give aspiring authors?
Just keep at it, the only way you will fail is if you give up. Don’t worry about hard critiques and one star ratings, all authors get them, in fact, I would warrant that until you get a one star rating, you are still a baby in this business
Can you see yourself in any of your characters?
A few, but I ain’t saying more than that, too incriminating!
What’s the craziest writing idea you’ve had?
ROFL! Well, I did have this vague idea to blend vampires and pirates, but it faded once the laughter from my writing group subsided.
What’s the best advice anyone has ever given you?
Dreams are meant to be chased. So chase them and know that you are following the path that God laid out for you.
Thank you, Shannon! Some great questions, and fun responses. I always love discovering what other people have to say when random questions are thrown at them.
If you want to grab a copy of Sundered for yourself – and I highly recommend it! – just head over here.
And you can learn more about Shannon at her website.
Thank you again, Shannon, for stopping by. Now I’m off to read more!
Until next time – read on.
cheers,
~Cate
Guest post with author Suzanne Anderson
Good morning! I am thrilled to have Suzanne Anderson as my guest blogger today. She is the author of God Loves You. – Chester Blue, a book that is now at the top of my TBR list.
She has a wonderful post on the evolution of publishing. So come join us, and share your own thoughts.
Take it away, Suzanne!
What are Your Thoughts on Tradition? The Evolution of Publishing
By Suzanne Anderson
When I think of tradition, I think of the comfort of the tried and true. Traditional is comfortable because the way has already been taken by those who came before, so you know what to expect.
Non-traditional is riskier. And there are likely to be fewer gatekeepers, which means that anyone can enter onto the gates of the country club.
Which is exactly why I think this is the best time in history to be an author. Yes, indie-publishing has created a crowded field where anyone can publish a book and there are no gatekeepers to pronounce who is worthy of presenting themselves to readers. But for authors it means that you now have more options. You can pursue the traditional route of agent and publisher, or you can do it all yourself. Which is a wonderfully entrepreneurial freedom in an industry which was for so many years dominated by a few huge mega-corporations.
For readers, the blasting open of the publishing world means that they not only get introduced new authors, they’ve enjoyed enormous price reductions in the cost of paper books, and in the case of e-books, a daily download opportunity of free books. When you, as a reader, look back at the books you’ve read in the past year, how many of them were by new authors you would never have considered if not for a free book offering? How many indie-authors have you tried in the past year? How have these changes in publishing changed your reading habits or the books you’ll consider reading?
As with any evolution in business that makes quantum leaps in a few years, due to technological advancements (e-readers), there will be bumps and bruises for both sides. But in the end, I believe the revolution that we are now living through will ultimately be viewed as blood transfusion that saved a dying industry.
Thank you, Suzanne – a great post, with some thought-prooking questions for both writers and readers.
And here is a bit more about Suzanne and her book.
What if when you most needed help, a blue bear appeared with a note from God?
One night, Miss Millie of Blossom, Ohio turns her face to the stars and asks God for help. The next day, a package arrives on her doorstep containing a blue teddy bear and a very special note.
Over the course of a year, this remarkable blue bear travels across the country, showing up just when he’s needed most. During his journey, Chester Blue helps a young girl trying to impress her big sisters; saves a sailor caught in a terrible storm; reunites two constantly fighting brothers; helps a cowboy become a rodeo clown; and aids a father and daughter in bonding after divorce.
If you ever needed a message from God, it’s here…
Find out more about Suzanne here.
Buy her book at Amazon.
And connect with her here:
Thank you for stopping by, Suzanne – it was a pleasure having you here today, and you are more than welcome to come hang out anytime.
Until next time – read on.
cheers,
~Cate
Guest post with author Deidre Havrelock
Good morning! I am thrilled to have Deidre here today, with her fascinating book Saving Mary.
Here’s a little intro:
If you’re a fan of supernatural fiction then you will be captivated by this true story about a spiritually sensitive girl and the path that led to her possession. Part one of a two-part series, Saving Mary is the story of a modern-day Mary Magdalene—the woman from whom Jesus cast out seven demons.
What is Your View on Authority?
By Deidre Havrelock
I have a saying, “There’s nothing that terrifies women more than religion or marriage—everyone wants authority over us.” So those are my two events, marriage and religion. My first view of authority came from my nightmare where Satan forcibly married me. As I grew older, I felt the “marriage” was there to make me feel “bound by his authority.” I belonged to him. And, therefore, I would have to obey him. And since marriage to a little Catholic girl is “forever” … well, you can imagine how I felt.
But my view of authority changed because of the women in my life. My mom had full authority in our house mostly because my dad was an alcoholic and was unhealthy and unavailable to help out. My grandmother was just as authoritative, if not more. She fought for women’s rights in Canada and eventually changed a law—for the better. I saw her as a woman who wasn’t scared to stand against something that was wrong, even though most people accepted it. She was a great role model for me in terms of guts and courage.
But God also played a huge part in my life. God to me was never mean or a dictator. I believed he was working to get me out of my life’s circumstances and eventually he did (even though it took a long time). When I became a Christian, the Holy Spirit revealed her feminine nature to me and I was awestruck. God was male (Jesus) and also female (Spirit). One was not “over” the other—they just belonged together as one person. But when I began attending church religion kicked in, and that’s when things got weird. I was told my husband had authority over me (he was the “head” and I was more like a “neck”) and that a good wife submits to her husband’s leading. This all felt terribly wrong to us (after all, the Holy Spirit kept wanting to lead us both). I was also told (not by everyone mind you) that feminists were angry man haters who were bucking the natural order of submission. They were “rebellious.” I was never sure who these “rebellious feminists” were, but I didn’t want to get branded with the same title. So I stayed silent about my feelings, for a long while.
My husband and I, however, wanted to be a team and not a hierarchy. We wanted to share authority. Most churches we attended often seemed so confused over men/women relations (women could do this but not this). My husband and I just stayed close to the Holy Spirit, and God got us through the confusion of church. All and all, I would say I grew up with an extremely healthy view of authority. Evil always seeks authority, but submit yourself to the unity of God and you’ll be okay. I’m a Bible teacher now and I love to teach on the biblical view of authority: men and women standing side-by-side, sharing in Christ and the Spirit’s authority—as though they were all one person. Yes, that’s actually in the Bible. Who knew!
It is common for one’s view of authority to develop in their adolescent years. What is your view of authority, and what event most affected it?
Thank you, Deidre, for that insightful post - and for sharing so much of yourself with my readers. I look forward to the comments on this post!
Want to find out more about Deidre, or connect with her? You can find her here:
Thanks for stopping by, and thank you again, Deidre, for sharing your experiences. I look forward to reading your book.
Until next time – read on.
cheers,
~Cate
Most excellent giveaway
From June 15-30, Incredible Indie eBooks is hosting a fab giveaway, and I am proud to have donated my books to the prize packages.
3 lucky winners will expand their To Be Read list by quite a bit, just in time for lazy summer days.
Find out more here - or to go straight to the rafflecopter widget and enter, you can simply click here.
And for those of you who recognized the reference in the post title – *enthusiatic guitar riff*
Until next time – read on.
cheers,
~Cate
Interview with author Kay Dee Royal
I had the pleasure of meeting Kay Dee when she hosted me on two of her blogs during my tour. She was so generous, and we made an instant connection. I am thrilled to have her here today, talking about writing, and her novel, Staring Into the Eyes of Chance.
She is also giving away an ebook copy to one lucky reader! Just leave a comment for your chance to win.
Now, on to the interview!
Hi Kay Dee, and welcome. I’m thrilled to have you here today. How long have you been writing?
It’s always been something I did. Not sure when I first began, but I know I was in grade school when I first wrote my rendition of Lost in Space show *grins* I’ve been writing seriously the last twelve years.
We must be twins! I started writing then, as well. Great memories. So, what was the first thing you wrote that told you yes, I could be a writer?
My first book is a Sci-fi/mystery for tweens, The Secret in Wolf Lake (under a different name). I actually sent it out to about fifteen traditional publishers (thinking it was the best book ever written on Earth – LOL). Every one of those submissions came back with rejection letters…and what that did was make me try harder. I wanted published more than ever and did everything I could to learn the trade – correspondence courses, on-line classes & workshops, writers conferences, joining writer’s groups, critique groups and reading any book out there on the craft of writing.
I think that is one thing that separates a writer from someone just wanting to write – that absolute drive to get your work out there. Let’s talk about your latest – what was your inspiration for Staring Into the Eyes of Chance?
There were many things that culminated and then came together – a dear friend of fifty-five losing her husband, my doing a piece on an animal rescue and preserve, my love for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and of course my big time favorite being paranormal…shifters.
I was born in Michigan! What a small world. And the Upper Peninsula is just gorgeous. I am a huge paranormal fan, have been since I was little. Okay - now, in 5 words or less, describe the type of writer you are.
Paranormal, Contemporary, Erotica, Romance writer.
Now there’s a great list! What do you want everyone out there to know about you?
That I love the pay-it-forward concept…and practice it as much as possible with other authors. I enjoy introducing romance authors and their work/books on my blog site. It’s a great energy exchange…all positive:)
I can vouch for that. Your kindness and generosity, and getting to know you, was one of the best side benefits of my blog tour. If you could have one do-over, what would it be?
Gosh…at this moment I can’t think of a one. I’m of the belief all things happen in its time, and without one thing unfolding as it should, you don’t get the next…you know what I mean? If I would have begun my writing career without all of my life experiences…would it be the same? AND, would I appreciate it the same?
I’m right there with you. I believe, absolutely, that we step on this path when it is the right time for us. Even five years ago, when I thought I was ready – I wasn’t. Thank you for sharing that with us. Any final thoughts?
Yes, Cate, thank you for inviting me to your lovely place. I’m grateful to have met you and to be able to spend time with you. I appreciate all of the time you spent putting this interview and post together. Big hugs!
Thank you for stopping by, Kay Dee! It was a pleasure and a privilege to have you here today.
Now, here’s a sneak peek of Staring Into the Eyes of Chance for you all – and remember to leave a comment for your chance to win your own copy!
Staring Into the Eyes of Chance
By: Kay Dee Royal
A LIIA (Lycan International Investigation Agency) Book (Series ~ Book One)
Genre:
Paranormal Erotica Romance ~ Must be 18 or older, Explicit Love Scenes Rated Sizzling Hot
Tagline:
Olivia swears off men until she meets Chance, a Lycan alpha. He ignites an undeniable hunger they can only sate together.
Blurb:
Olivia endures a thirty-four year passionless marriage, discovering her dead husband’s philandering history at his funeral. She devotes her energy and life-long sensitivity with animals to her wildlife refuge and preserve.
Chance, a Lycan alpha and leader of the Lycan International Investigation Agency (LIIA) throws himself into his investigations. He chooses to neglect his duty of finding a primal-mate after watching his father become an empty shell over the loss of his.
A murderous rogue pack draws Chance onto Olivia’s wildlife preserve, sending Olivia’s animal sensitivities into overdrive. Chance and Olivia discover a sizzling force driving them together.
Will they succumb to its enticing tether, or fight to resume their loveless lives apart?
Excerpt:
Where the hell is it?
Sharp prickles raced up Olivia’s spine as the deepest, longest, eeriest wolf howl she ever heard echoed through the forest. Her body froze and her fingers clung white-knuckled around the tranq rifle. A longer ominous howl answered. It came from the back side of the barn. She took a deep breath, stood up with gun ready, rounded the corner, and ran the length of the barn. Olivia paused for another breath before dashing around to the backside of the structure.
Nothing.
She stepped away from the building, intent on walking her yard perimeter, head pivoting in all directions, scanning the short grass and fallen leaves. Movement to her right alerted her too late as she pivoted toward the motion.
“Oomph!” She took a hit, like a truck slammed into her front side. A flurry of black and silver fur, claws, and teeth. She fell flat on her back, her head bouncing off the ground. The rifle flew from her grasp. No footfalls, no heavy breathing, but a pungent scent of musty dog fur lingered in the air. Olivia lay there, afraid to move, afraid the wolf had just called in his pack.
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