Showing posts with label #shifter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #shifter. Show all posts
Monday, January 25, 2016
Blog Tour:Richie by V.A.Dold
BLURB:
NOTE: Complete novel. No cliffhanger. Dual POV. New Orleans Billionaire Wolf Shifters with plus sized BBW for mates. This is an adult paranormal romance with erotic content. It also includes vampires, voodoo priestess, and magic. These are stand alone books that create a series. They do not need to be read in order. Of course, the story is richer if the books are read in order.
#1 Cade
#2 Simon
#3 Stefan
#4 Thomas
#4.5 Cade & Anna
# 5 Lucas
# 6 Richie
Four years ago, Richie met a group of Tulane freshmen when he saved one of them from a mugger.
Now the first of their menagerie is getting married.
Surprise of all surprises, Richie meets his mate, Piper, at the wedding in Missouri, of all places.
He didn’t expect her to be a bounty hunter or that her murderous prey had turned the tables and she was now the hunted.
Will Piper apprehend her bounty or will her bounty get to her first?
Can Richie save her from the death he foresaw in a premonition?
Injuries are mounting and time is running out.
EXCERPT
As quietly as possible he slipped in and searched for an open seat. A hasty scan of the room showed only one vacant chair. Great, obviously he was the last person to arrive. Without causing too much disturbance, he walked to the front of the room and took his seat between Billie and Karen.
Piper’s gaze had swung to the double doors the instant they cracked open. She scrutinized the man slipping in. A relieved breath escaped the instant she got a good look at him, and verified it wasn’t Qball crashing the dinner. But for some reason, the stranger raised a flock of birds in her stomach. She never reacted to strangers so strongly.
She didn’t dare look too closely. The last thing she needed was this guy catching her gawking at him. Her aunt always said she started flirting the instant she left the womb. Flirting, my ass, she thought, shaking her head to herself. Her aunt never could tell the difference between profiling and flirting. She’d been profiling people her entire life. That was one of the reasons she’d gone into her chosen profession.
Experience taught her the best way to guard her heart was to thoroughly study the enemy and be prepared. And that was what she intended to do.
Too many of the opposite sex came armed with charm and playful banter. The problem was, most of the time the guy was faking it to get into the girl’s pants. But this guy looked like no one she’d ever seen. For some reason he didn’t fit her normal profile.
She glanced his way out of the corner of her eye as he took the empty chair at her table. His manicured five o’clock shadowed jaw was well defined and he had perfectly sculpted lips. But it was his eyes that captured her attention, a warm brown color with flecks of gold. To complete her assessment, she forced her gaze from his face.
Nice, he had a head of gorgeous dark brown hair. It wasn’t long by any means, just long enough to sink her fingers into. Where the hell did that come from?
Richie was relieved to see Helen, Karen and Billie were seated at his table. Thank Goddess, he had someone to talk to. He smiled brightly and was nodding his hellos when a delectable scent tickled his nose. He smelled the most mouthwatering crawfish boil - ever. He glanced at the woman across the round table, his breath hitched, and his heart constricted. Holding her gaze, his nostrils flared as he breathed her in.
MATE!
Her eyes widened and she quickly looked around. She must have heard him telepathically and was searching for someone near who may have spoken. Odds were she didn’t understand what she’d experienced and was suspicious.
Frowning, she turned her attention back to the table. Then she caught herself and carefully straightened her napkin in her lap while she fixed a pleasant smile on her face. Satisfied she managed to appear outwardly calm, she glanced up and froze.
For the first time, she took in his entire face, where before she’d been analyzing each feature separately. The man who joined the table right before she swore she heard a voice in her head was gorgeous. Not just hot, but please God, let me strip him naked and lick him, gorgeous.
He must be an actor or a model. She racked her brain, but she couldn’t remember her cousin, Bob, ever saying he knew someone famous.
BIO:
Amazon best selling author of the Award-winning Le Beau Series and the K.I.S.S series.
Prior to becoming a full-time writer, she was a publicist for authors.
Her idea of absolute heaven is a day in the French Quarter with her computer, her coffee mug, and the Brothers, of course. Or a night with a sexy cowboy in the hayloft.
A Midwest native, with her heart lost to Louisiana & Texas. She has a penchant for titillating tales featuring sexy men and strong women. When she's not writing, she's probably taking in a movie, reading, or traveling. Oh, and there is the distinct possibility she is out cowboy hunting.
Connect
Visit The Website http://www.vadold.com/
Like Tori Austin on Faceboook https://www.facebook.com/ToriAustinAuthor
Like V.A. Dold on Faceboook https://www.facebook.com/vickieann1
Follow Tori Austin on twitter at https://twitter.com/ToriAustin15
Follow V.A. Dold on twitter at https://twitter.com/VADOLD
BUY NOW LINK:
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/RICHIE-Orleans-Shifters-sized-mates-ebook/dp/B016RCVJ40/ref=la_B00J25KTO6_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1451944082&sr=1-7
B&N http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/richie-va-dold/1122873284;jsessionid=4CCDFF2AA0D61502C61FB3CC05C72C3C.prodny_store01-atgap02?ean=2940151045605
Ibooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/richie/id1071030156?ls=1&mt=11
Labels:
#amazon
,
#fiction
,
#goodreads
,
#Lynnsloveofbooks
,
#paranormal
,
#romance
,
#shifter
,
#suspense
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Release Blitz: Miss Taken by Milly Taiden
Blurb:
Waking up in some strange man’s bed was never big girl Kira Ardan’s goal for the day. Neither was waking up naked. Wait, naked?
Someone had a lot of explaining to do and soon.
Luke Lyen is at the height of his need. He wants a mate and he wants her now.
Finding the woman meant to be his brings out the lust he’s been fighting for days. If only she weren’t so stubborn, he might be able to get her to understand she is his. Then they could move on with dirty, freaky loving.
The big lion is doing things with his tongue that makes Kira’s brain cells melt. It will take more than a little danger to get this curvy woman to let go of her firm beliefs. She’s not interested in being anyone’s MINE, but maybe he can convince her to be HIS.
Buy Links
http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Taken-Paranormal-Shifter-Romance-ebook/dp/B016964GPS
Excerpt:
“Are all your exes psychotic?” She raised her brows, folding her arms on her chest. “Was she crazy before or after you got with her?” She leaned back on the island getting a better view of his face. Lord, the man was fucking gorgeous. Not in the clean cut sort of way. He had the whole fuck rough, dirty, and make you sweat thing going. A deep scar was etched down his cheek into his day’s old beard growth. She licked her lips and glanced down his massive frame. “Sex can make women insane.” Luke raked his gaze down her body with an amount of possession she’d never seen in any man’s eyes. “You found clothes.”
She glanced down at herself. Fuck. She was naked under the thin shirt. Her nipples decided to make themselves known by hardening into small points. Good thing she had her arms crossed. She jerked her gaze up to his face. She wouldn’t be swayed by dark and sexy looks. No way. She was pissed. “You stripped me?” He nodded, turning away from her to march out of the kitchen into the living area. “Excuse me!” She ground her teeth. “Did it ever occur to you that it was wrong to get someone you don’t know, who was passed out, naked?” He stopped and faced her so fast, she limped back. “No. All I thought was the fact you were hurt,” he stated, an angry bite in his voice. “I could have left you out there to die. Instead, I brought you here and ensured you were warm and I wrapped your ankle.” He glanced down at her foot. “You shouldn’t be walking around.” “I need my phone.” He leaned forward, bringing his eyes level with hers. “Use mine.” She swayed on her one foot. He grabbed her by the arms and lifted her in his arms. “Put me down. I can walk,” she said while curling her arms around his neck. Goodness. This close up he was killing her brain cells. “I don’t need a barbarian lugging me around like I’m a sack of potatoes.” He stopped and glanced at her lips. The look he gave her was so hot, warmth caressed her face from his gaze. “I’ve never met a female who compared herself to a sack of potatoes,” he said, hugging her body tighter to his. “You’re much softer than them. And,” he sniffed, a soft growl sounding from his lips, “you smell much better, too.”
Author Bio
SIGN UP FOR Milly's NEWSLETTER FOR LATEST NEWS!
Just copy and paste the following link into your web browser: http://eepurl.com/pt9q1
New York Times and USA Today Bestseller
Hi! I'm Milly Taiden. I love to write sexy stories featuring fun, sassy heroines with curves and growly alpha males with fur. My books are a great, quick way to satisfy your craving for paranormal romantic comedies with lots of romance, heat and happily ever afters.
I live in Florida with my hubby, our little boy child, and our little fur baby "Needy Speedy." Yes, I am aware I'm bossy and I am seriously addicted to shoe shopping and Dunkin' Donuts coffee.
Hey, I love to meet new readers so come sign up for my newsletter and check out my Facebook page. We always have lots of fun stuff going on there.
Website: millytaiden.com
Facebook: facebook.com/millytaidenpage
Labels:
#amazon
,
#fiction
,
#goodreads
,
#Lynnsloveofbooks
,
#paranormal
,
#romance
,
#shifter
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Release Blitz:Alphas Unwrapped
21 Paranormal Tales so hot, they're sure to make Santa's Naughty List! Now's your chance to own this LIMITED Edition Boxed Set. Grab your copy before it's gone!
The alphas are hot! The heroines are sassy! These ALL NEW stories are guaranteed to heat up your holidays!
Buy Links
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1UwfR2P
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1KOhI2e
Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/1UwfYeD
Amazon AU: http://bit.ly/1OfHiMv
KOBO: http://bit.ly/1NVE3fT
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1KOhI2e
Amazon CA: http://amzn.to/1UwfYeD
Amazon AU: http://bit.ly/1OfHiMv
KOBO: http://bit.ly/1NVE3fT
Ibooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1038136744
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Nw4w2e
Book Trailer
Alphas Unwrapped
https://animoto.com/play/O8SoVvLdnprdWa1qfwNPfA
https://www.facebook.com/events/1080702278620780/
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Nw4w2e
Book Trailer
Alphas Unwrapped
https://animoto.com/play/O8SoVvLdnprdWa1qfwNPfA
https://www.facebook.com/events/1080702278620780/
Michele
Bardsley
Bardsley
Bear Winter (The Pack Rules #8)
After a vindictive wendigo nearly kills his brother and kidnaps his
sister-in-law, bear shifter Gabe Pearson has no choice but to ask psychic and
ex-fiance Hope Wheeler for help. Together, they will fight through vicious
snowstorms, murderous shifters, and grievous emotional wounds to save Gabe's
family--and get a second chance at love.
sister-in-law, bear shifter Gabe Pearson has no choice but to ask psychic and
ex-fiance Hope Wheeler for help. Together, they will fight through vicious
snowstorms, murderous shifters, and grievous emotional wounds to save Gabe's
family--and get a second chance at love.
Facebook : http://on.fb.me/1IHDn65
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1hx7Q0JColleen Gleason
Raging Winter: Max Denton Book 2 (The Gardella Vampire Hunters)
England, 1922: Savina Eleaisa is certain the famous vampire hunter--and
her former lover--Max Denton is dead. But when she follows a vampire to a
Christmas house party at a large English estate, whom should she find but Max
Denton, deep undercover--and not very happy to see her. "If Buffy visited
Downtown Abbey." --Laurie London
her former lover--Max Denton is dead. But when she follows a vampire to a
Christmas house party at a large English estate, whom should she find but Max
Denton, deep undercover--and not very happy to see her. "If Buffy visited
Downtown Abbey." --Laurie London
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1ExA85T
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1XelO8M
Dianna Love
Tristan's Escape: A Belador Novella
Holidays stink when you’re alone, but the only woman Tristan ever cared for betrayed him years ago. Sucker that he is, Tristan teleports another Alterant to Atlanta in December to propose to his girlfriend, and walks straight into an ambush ...along with the woman he vowed would pay for his
five years of imprisonment. Now he has to choose between saving her and losing his freedom forever.
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1FiQfPZ
Caris Roane
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1ihpUNi
Mary Buckham
Invisible Betrayal: Invisible Recruits Novella
Street savvy Jaylene Smart is spending her DC holiday on a snatch and grab assignment to terminate a threat, but it beats sitting alone in an empty hotel room. Her target is way-out-of-her-league-powerful Herm Kane and stealing from him sends her into the dangerous underworld of
preternaturals she never knew existed. Surviving will depend on teaming up the same sexy Herm Kane, the man she just betrayed.
Christmas Flame (A Flame Series Book)
On Christmas Eve, vampire Officer Kyle Drake has finally persuaded the shy shifter, Verena, to go on a first date. His plans include a little mistletoe and a lot of seduction. But when a call comes in that a teenage girl has been abducted and Kyle and Verena go in pursuit, he fears the
dangers of their world will once again force Verena back into her no-dating-ever mode…
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1N9iQ27Amazon: http://amzn.to/1ihpUNi
Mary Buckham
Invisible Betrayal: Invisible Recruits Novella
Street savvy Jaylene Smart is spending her DC holiday on a snatch and grab assignment to terminate a threat, but it beats sitting alone in an empty hotel room. Her target is way-out-of-her-league-powerful Herm Kane and stealing from him sends her into the dangerous underworld of
preternaturals she never knew existed. Surviving will depend on teaming up the same sexy Herm Kane, the man she just betrayed.
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1hTapv1
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1EBdxWD
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1UlTuT0
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1EBdxWD
Dakota Cassidy
White Whitchmas
It's Christmas in Paris, Texas, ya'll! Prepare for a magical journey perfect for the holidays!
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1UlTsueAmazon: http://amzn.to/1UlTuT0
Claudy Conn
Nether Blue
Magic has always been a part of Calico’s life, but now because of it, she is on the run. Ahead, more danger. Enter Brodie, a prince from another realm. Will saving Brodie, trap her or save her?
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1FogGJ3
Melanie James
Fur Ever Yours
When a dangerous female shows up in the middle of the night, Rafe's world is turned upside down. Was she sent by a rival clan to rip apart his pack, or just his heart?
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1Gbx1Q8
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1KGnPFF
Rebecca Hamilton & Conner Kressley
Christmas With The Beast
Christmas heats up for a Beauty and her Beast when they find themselves at the top of a homicidal Santa's naughty list.
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1FmMPvvAmazon: http://amzn.to/1UwfIfO
Gena D. Lutz
Bite of Frost (A Dragon Blade Novella)
After Jericha Frost is thrust into a paranormal existence she knows nothing about, she learns that the scorching blood from an infuriating dragon-shifter is her only hope of survival.
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1L3Aezl
D'Elen McClain
Fang Chronicles: Esha's Story
Vampire politics are not exactly what Rondy expects when he enters the dark world of immortality and killing a deadly, out of control tigershifter is not his idea of fun. When fate intercedes, Rondy and Esha fight her inevitable death and take the brief time they are given to search for a miracle
that would topple the childless world of vampires.
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1O7ms1DAmazon: http://amzn.to/1NMJM7G
Julia Lake Mills
Her Dragon's No Angel (A Dragon Guard Novella)
Take one snowbound dragon combine with one Christmas Angel, throw in a healthy dose of an attraction only the Universe could have conjured and top with the largest blizzard in a hundred years. Now sit back and enjoy the show! This one's gonna be a bumpy ride!
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1KcICBv
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1JAJVHDDawn Montgomery
Winter Guardian
Ashley Baker never forgot the icy December night he came into her life. Her fallen guardian angel with wings dark as sin destroyed a beast from her worst nightmares, and then disappeared into the storm. When the beasts return, so does the guardian, but this time he's the one in trouble.
Wingless. Mortal. The spark of attraction ignites into a flame that threatens to consume them both, but will it be enough to save them from the hell that awaits if they fail?
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1NMJX2Q
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1IHGdrG
Ashley Baker never forgot the icy December night he came into her life. Her fallen guardian angel with wings dark as sin destroyed a beast from her worst nightmares, and then disappeared into the storm. When the beasts return, so does the guardian, but this time he's the one in trouble.
Wingless. Mortal. The spark of attraction ignites into a flame that threatens to consume them both, but will it be enough to save them from the hell that awaits if they fail?
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1NMJX2Q
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1IHGdrG
Stephanie Rowe
Dark Wolf Rising
Shifter Cash Burns has been on the run for ten years, hiding a dark secret. When his childhood sweetheart, who he hasn't seen in over a decade, is targeted for assassination by his wolf pack, he's the only one who can save her…but at what cost?
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1JnL02C
Terry Spear
Covert Cougar Christmas
Bridget Sinclair, Special Agent with the Cougar Special Forces Division has a mission—permanently stop two shifters from distributing a new drug in Cheyenne, Wyoming. While investigating, she rescues Special Agent Travis MacKay. Winter advisories are in effect for the Christmas holidays, but that doesn’t cool off the sizzling heat spiraling out of control between the two agents as they covertly team up to take down the drug-runners.
Lori's Wolf Pack, Rolf's Wicked Winter
Rolf is Beta and has managed to escape the Pack for a couple of days ‘alone time’. However, Fate has other plans for him and he soon finds himself in a situation he never envisaged. Finding a mate is surprise enough, but she is on the run, and those that are looking for her are only a day behind.
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1GrvBvY
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Q7EClb
Candice Stauffer
Legendary Lover – Arctic Plunge
Glorious friction sets Northern Alaska’s winter air ablaze when Dean Lawless, an alpha lycan, finds Jayne Dekker, his double-crossing mate, and takes the ultimate plunge
Rolf is Beta and has managed to escape the Pack for a couple of days ‘alone time’. However, Fate has other plans for him and he soon finds himself in a situation he never envisaged. Finding a mate is surprise enough, but she is on the run, and those that are looking for her are only a day behind.
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1GrvBvY
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Q7EClb
Candice Stauffer
Legendary Lover – Arctic Plunge
Glorious friction sets Northern Alaska’s winter air ablaze when Dean Lawless, an alpha lycan, finds Jayne Dekker, his double-crossing mate, and takes the ultimate plunge
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1LTdBmP
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1hxaxiW
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1NMMfzh
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1hxaxiW
Renee George
Ravished by the Alpha: A Christmas Cull (The Cull Book Three)
Single by choice, werewolf Lizzy Langston has never been a fan of Christmas. But when Coy Vega chooses her tribe’s lands to hide from the drug cartel over the holiday, she is drawn to his dark nature and, oh yeah, his yummy six-pack abs. It will take a Christmas miracle to survive below freezing temperatures, Colombian hit men, an accidental culling, and each other.
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1JALKEiAmazon: http://amzn.to/1NMMfzh
Tracey Jane Jackson
Bound by Joy (A Cauld Ane Christmas Novella)
Kenna McFadden has waited more than two hundred years for her mate and she finds him in a most unexpected way. On a mission to find his missing niece, prince Gunnar Baldersson finds someone far more precious to him. Join in their bonding as they fall in love while celebrating the sweetness and joy of Christmas.
Choices
An unbreakable bond with a handsome immortal Protector, drags Rachel Andrews into a world she never believed existed and has no desire to be part of. The actions of one night drastically alter the course of his long existence. Torn between his feelings for Rachel and his life's calling, Roderick Cronan comes face to face with the fact that he is losing both.
Facebook : http://on.fb.me/1FiRSwQ
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1NWWHmV
Sky Purington
An unbreakable bond with a handsome immortal Protector, drags Rachel Andrews into a world she never believed existed and has no desire to be part of. The actions of one night drastically alter the course of his long existence. Torn between his feelings for Rachel and his life's calling, Roderick Cronan comes face to face with the fact that he is losing both.
Facebook : http://on.fb.me/1FiRSwQ
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1NWWHmV
Sky Purington
Yule’s Fallen Angel
Sparks fly as a sexy fallen angel turned warlock tries to free a feisty witch trapped between life and death. But rekindling lost love comes at a price. Now it’s time to beat the clock against a yuletide curse with a midnight deadline of December 25th.
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1KGoRS5
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1L3ANJi
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1L3ANJi
Book Nook Nuts
Paranormal Romance Lovers
Lynn's Love of Books
Naughty Book Eden
Kelly Smith Reviews
Addiction to Reading
Betty Olsen
Bella's Blog
Liz Kent
Warrior Woman Winmill
Book Crazy Friends
Just Books
Late Night Books and Reviews
Paging through the days
Red Hot Reads
Reading in Sarah's Corner
Binding Addiction
Alpha Book Club
Jacklynn Love's Reading
abibliophobia anonymous book reviews
Paranormal Palace of Pleasures
Em & M Books
Sassy Southern Book Blog
CDyess Writes
Books, Coffee, and Crafts News
Authors & Books & Readers
Clare's Mad About Books
Angela Fitzgerald
Reader For Life
Barbara Book Blog
Virgen Caraballo
Labels:
#amazon
,
#goodreads
,
#paranormal
,
#romance
,
#shifter
Monday, November 16, 2015
Release Blitz: Mina's Revenge by J.M. Witt
Title: Mina's Revenge
Series: Woodland Creek
Author: J.M. Witt
Genre: Shifter Romance
Release Date: November 16, 2015
Blurb
Mina Spitz, a lifetime resident of Woodland Creek, has been alone longer than she cares to remember. Her powers are changing and they’re more than the bloodline inheritance from her mother. She has a feeling that the identity of her father has something to do with it.
Rollo Frost is new to town. He’s tall, dark, dangerous, and everyone knows it. Relocating his pack to Woodland Creek, he’s determined to put the secrets that haunt him to rest. The problem is he doesn’t know the truth behind those secrets and may never know.
Rollo becomes enthralled with Mina, wanting to know her secret, and his pack isn’t happy about it.
Mina has the power to destroy everything Rollo’s built, she just doesn’t know it…yet.
When life-altering secrets are exposed, their worlds collide in a way they never expected.
Purchase Links
Excerpt
Watching as the ball rolled to the destination I’d predicted, my opponent cursed.
“Shit!”
After sinking the eight ball into the corner pocket, I replaced my stick in the holder and walked over to him and held out my hand. I hadn’t gotten his name and hadn’t cared to. He was either new to town or just passing through, not that either mattered to me. He’d taken in my womanly shape and let his ego—and maybe the booze-- get to him. After insulting me, I’d accepted his challenge as some of the regulars looked on, giggling.
Some may have classified me as a ‘shark’ but that wasn’t really my problem. He’d seen me as an easy win, and I proved him wrong. I could smell the stink that lingered on him. Permeating the air around me, even the aroma of peanuts and alcohol couldn’t hide his stench. Of course my senses were keen and came in handy now and then. He was a shifter and I guessed a canine of some kind.
Tired of waiting, I demanded my money. “Deal’s a deal. Hand it over.”
He scoffed and swaggered in drunkenness as he leaned in closer. “You’s a snake.”
Leaning back, trying to avoid his nasty breath fanning my face, I spit out. “No, not a snake.” I heard some snickers from the bar, but ignored them. “But I may go rabid on your ass if you don’t hand over my money.”
That seemed to get his attention. But just as quick he turned from me and stumbled toward a corner table. I stayed several steps behind as I observed those sitting there. They too were new to town or passing through. I didn’t recognize any of them and I knew everyone in Woodland Creek—at least everyone who mattered.
As he took his seat, completely ignoring my presence, my eyes immediately found a pair of green-blue eyes sitting on the other side of the table. I was momentarily drawn into them and blinked, breaking the spell. There was something about him, besides the fact that he was rugged and big. I wondered how tall he was, knowing his height had to be significant. My senses had been off lately so I couldn’t get the read on him that I wanted to. His hair was long and dark and he had it pulled back loosely. His face was covered in a beard that was in desperate need of a trim. A leather coat covered his shoulders as I took in their width.
His mouth curled into a smile before he turned back to the woman hanging on his side. Rolling my eyes I turned back to my competitor. Placing my hands on the table, I leaned in and demanded my money once again.
“This is the last time I’m going to say it. You lost fair and square.”
He snarled at me and the rest of the table grew silent. The ambiance changed and I stood up fully, taking a step back. My eyes met the green-blue ones once again as they shifted to gold. He was a shifter, too. Hell, probably they all were and I knew in that moment that most likely they weren’t just passing through.
“Zeke, what d’ya owe the lady?”
“She hustled me, I don’t owe her anything.”
The same girl from before turned her attention to Zeke as she mumbled, “She ain’t no lady!” She watched me, waiting for a reaction. Scouring my body, she taunted me. “In fact, I bet she works for an hourly wage on the corner.”
I had a temper and before I knew it, I was nose to nose with her, leaning across the table spitting out, “You can find out how much of a lady I’m not. Just say one more word.”
Green-blue eyes—my name for him—stood and everyone paid attention. He was taller than I imagined and his hair was longer, too. He walked around the table and stood in front of me. Leering down at me, his eyes flashed gold again. When I didn’t flinch, his expression became curious, examining me closely. If he didn’t know what I was, he was a good actor.
I was growing uncomfortable, when he suggested, “If I were you, I’d let it go. Zeke here has a bad temper and I’d hate to see him lose that temper on a sweet thing like you.”
Ugh. I was utterly disgusted. “I’m no sweet thing. Maybe you should warn Zeke about my temper.”
“What’s your name?” He took another step closer as I tilted my neck up to see him. If he thought he could intimidate me, he was wrong… Maybe. “Mine’s Rollo.” He stuck his hand between us and smiled.
Groaning, I leaned around him so my eyes could meet Zeke’s. “Keep the money. Maybe use it to get groomed and bathed.” Zeke lurched up, but Rollo, with a smile on his face, put his hand up and Zeke sat right back down, making it evident that Rollo was their leader.
Grinning at me he said, “You’ve got balls.”
“If you mean bigger than his,” nodding toward Zeke, I confirmed, “Bet your ass I do.” It was a lost cause. Zeke could keep his forty bucks and get bent. I had more important things to deal with.
That got Rollo to smile. A chill ran up my spine and I knew I had to go. Turning, I stalked toward the door, grabbing my own leather jacket off my stool at the bar as I walked by.
I walked out of Vider’s into the cold night and inhaled deeply, but another scent caught my attention. Turning, Rollo was walking out the door and headed right for me. Marching toward my store, the next one down, I picked up my pace. I didn’t have time for a random hookup, not tonight.
“Hey, you didn’t tell me your name.”
Shouting over my shoulder, I replied, “I know I didn’t.”
“Shit!”
After sinking the eight ball into the corner pocket, I replaced my stick in the holder and walked over to him and held out my hand. I hadn’t gotten his name and hadn’t cared to. He was either new to town or just passing through, not that either mattered to me. He’d taken in my womanly shape and let his ego—and maybe the booze-- get to him. After insulting me, I’d accepted his challenge as some of the regulars looked on, giggling.
Some may have classified me as a ‘shark’ but that wasn’t really my problem. He’d seen me as an easy win, and I proved him wrong. I could smell the stink that lingered on him. Permeating the air around me, even the aroma of peanuts and alcohol couldn’t hide his stench. Of course my senses were keen and came in handy now and then. He was a shifter and I guessed a canine of some kind.
Tired of waiting, I demanded my money. “Deal’s a deal. Hand it over.”
He scoffed and swaggered in drunkenness as he leaned in closer. “You’s a snake.”
Leaning back, trying to avoid his nasty breath fanning my face, I spit out. “No, not a snake.” I heard some snickers from the bar, but ignored them. “But I may go rabid on your ass if you don’t hand over my money.”
That seemed to get his attention. But just as quick he turned from me and stumbled toward a corner table. I stayed several steps behind as I observed those sitting there. They too were new to town or passing through. I didn’t recognize any of them and I knew everyone in Woodland Creek—at least everyone who mattered.
As he took his seat, completely ignoring my presence, my eyes immediately found a pair of green-blue eyes sitting on the other side of the table. I was momentarily drawn into them and blinked, breaking the spell. There was something about him, besides the fact that he was rugged and big. I wondered how tall he was, knowing his height had to be significant. My senses had been off lately so I couldn’t get the read on him that I wanted to. His hair was long and dark and he had it pulled back loosely. His face was covered in a beard that was in desperate need of a trim. A leather coat covered his shoulders as I took in their width.
His mouth curled into a smile before he turned back to the woman hanging on his side. Rolling my eyes I turned back to my competitor. Placing my hands on the table, I leaned in and demanded my money once again.
“This is the last time I’m going to say it. You lost fair and square.”
He snarled at me and the rest of the table grew silent. The ambiance changed and I stood up fully, taking a step back. My eyes met the green-blue ones once again as they shifted to gold. He was a shifter, too. Hell, probably they all were and I knew in that moment that most likely they weren’t just passing through.
“Zeke, what d’ya owe the lady?”
“She hustled me, I don’t owe her anything.”
The same girl from before turned her attention to Zeke as she mumbled, “She ain’t no lady!” She watched me, waiting for a reaction. Scouring my body, she taunted me. “In fact, I bet she works for an hourly wage on the corner.”
I had a temper and before I knew it, I was nose to nose with her, leaning across the table spitting out, “You can find out how much of a lady I’m not. Just say one more word.”
Green-blue eyes—my name for him—stood and everyone paid attention. He was taller than I imagined and his hair was longer, too. He walked around the table and stood in front of me. Leering down at me, his eyes flashed gold again. When I didn’t flinch, his expression became curious, examining me closely. If he didn’t know what I was, he was a good actor.
I was growing uncomfortable, when he suggested, “If I were you, I’d let it go. Zeke here has a bad temper and I’d hate to see him lose that temper on a sweet thing like you.”
Ugh. I was utterly disgusted. “I’m no sweet thing. Maybe you should warn Zeke about my temper.”
“What’s your name?” He took another step closer as I tilted my neck up to see him. If he thought he could intimidate me, he was wrong… Maybe. “Mine’s Rollo.” He stuck his hand between us and smiled.
Groaning, I leaned around him so my eyes could meet Zeke’s. “Keep the money. Maybe use it to get groomed and bathed.” Zeke lurched up, but Rollo, with a smile on his face, put his hand up and Zeke sat right back down, making it evident that Rollo was their leader.
Grinning at me he said, “You’ve got balls.”
“If you mean bigger than his,” nodding toward Zeke, I confirmed, “Bet your ass I do.” It was a lost cause. Zeke could keep his forty bucks and get bent. I had more important things to deal with.
That got Rollo to smile. A chill ran up my spine and I knew I had to go. Turning, I stalked toward the door, grabbing my own leather jacket off my stool at the bar as I walked by.
I walked out of Vider’s into the cold night and inhaled deeply, but another scent caught my attention. Turning, Rollo was walking out the door and headed right for me. Marching toward my store, the next one down, I picked up my pace. I didn’t have time for a random hookup, not tonight.
“Hey, you didn’t tell me your name.”
Shouting over my shoulder, I replied, “I know I didn’t.”
Author Bio
I'm a stay-at-home mom with four young children and one extremely supportive husband. We've been married for over ten years and reside in Metro Detroit, Michigan.
I've dreamed of writing romance novels since I was little. After having baby #4, who may or may not have been fathered by Christian Grey, I decided it was time to pursue my dreams.
When I'm not running to various appointments, enjoying time with my friends and my family, dating my husband, or avoiding cleaning my house, I'm writing!
I've dreamed of writing romance novels since I was little. After having baby #4, who may or may not have been fathered by Christian Grey, I decided it was time to pursue my dreams.
When I'm not running to various appointments, enjoying time with my friends and my family, dating my husband, or avoiding cleaning my house, I'm writing!
I love music and believe that books and music can't exist without the other. My goal is for you to read more than a good book, but for you to have an experience!
Author Links
Labels:
#amazon
,
#fiction
,
#goodreads
,
#Lynnsloveofbooks
,
#paranormal
,
#romance
,
#shifter
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Cover Reveal:A Very Werey Christmas
Shifters * Mistletoe * Hot Alphas
R.M. Gilmore - Becca Lee - Ashlea Rhodes
C.C. Wood - Aimie Jennison - Dahlia Donovan
C.C. Wood - Aimie Jennison - Dahlia Donovan
Available November 24th
Shifters, mistletoe, and a whole lot of alpha heat are just waiting to be discovered.
Join the pack and explore six new paranormal worlds as the weres determine exactly what they need to fall in love or lust over the holidays.
Now Available for Pre-order
A Hot Tree Publishing Anthology
Winter's Moon by R.M. Gilmore
Randy can guarantee the winter's moon will bring two things to her pack: fun and trouble. This year, she's not sure she's ready for either.
Pull of the Moon by Becca Lee
Cadence, alpha to the Denton Pack, isn’t looking for a mate, nor is she looking for trouble, but both arrive in the form of Dane. This Christmas, Cadence will discover just how far she's willing to go to protect what's hers.
Not Even a Mouse by Dahlia Donovan
This Christmas, feather-tailed glider shifter, Kat Strudwick, and the polar bear shifter, Declan Garett, discover true love where they'd believed only the hell of unrequited love existed.
Snow's Christmas Wish by Ashlea Rhodes
A chance encounter with a lone Vampire in a small town could lead to the fate Snow, a were on the run, had given up on. With magic in the air, can a Christmas wish come true for Snow and Ink?
The Witch and the Wolf by C.C. Wood
Candela wanted a distraction from her meddling family and found it in Blake. But will one night be enough for either of them?
Cure for Christmas by Aimie Jennison
Santa can't perform miracles, but Blake has a risky offer that could answer all of Caitlin's prayers. How far would you go when all hope is gone?
Rafflecopter Link: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/ea80a6ed128/
Labels:
#amazon
,
#fiction
,
#goodreads
,
#Lynnsloveofbooks
,
#paranormal
,
#romance
,
#shifter
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)