“You
have freckles.”
Thanks so much, Robin, for hosting me
today! I’m thrilled to bring you my latest paranormal romance Predator’s Fire,
Gemini Island Shifters 5.
When I read a romance, I’m often entranced
by how love can bloom among ordinary gestures and day-to-day life. Let’s face
it, for most of us, not every moment is filled with swashbuckling adventure. I
think it’s important to capture this in a novel as well. After all, sometimes
it’s the little things that help us fall in love.
Sometimes it’s a simple touch, a guiding
hand on the back or a palm pressed to a cheek. Sometimes it’s a few words,
uttered quietly but with meaning, that lets us know the hero is completely over
the moon for the heroine. Yes, passion can express itself with grand gestures
as well, but I love exploring the emotions behind some of those quieter
moments.
At one point in Predator’s Fire, hero
Killian and heroine Nina are sitting around a campfire among others. He glances
over at her and remarks out of nowhere, “You have freckles.” For Nina, this
three-word sentence lets her know he’s been watching her, noticing her
attributes, maybe even seeing the things others have failed to see. It’s not
just a comment about her skin, it illustrates how much he’d like to get closer
to her skin. It shows us his curiosity, his focus and his interest in her. No
swashbuckling here, but I love the intimacy of the moment.
What little gestures have captured your
heart?
BLURB
AND EXCERPT FOR PREDATOR’S FIRE
Blurb:
When Nina Suzuki discovers the body of her best friend
Janine, her world turns upside down. Things go from bad to worse when Janine’s
corpse seems to transform into that of a large, brown wolf. For the first time,
Nina is faced to confront all the clues indicating her BFF was not what she
seemed. A letter from the dead woman opens Nina’s eyes to a strange, new world.
The same letter warns of a sinister group called the Alpha Brethren, and urges
her to find Killian Moon of the Ursa Fishing Lodge and Resort on Gemini Island
Killian Moon is a jaguar shifter and teen mentor at the
Ursa Lodge in Northern Ontario . He may be a
comfort and inspiration to confused teen shifters, but he also has a fiery
past. His past comes back to haunt him when human Nina arrives at the resort,
demanding to speak with him. Demanding answers. Can he trust her with knowledge
that will not only change her life, but possibly endanger those around him?
As Killian begrudgingly tutors Nina on all things shifter,
their mutual curiosity flares into passionate need. Once they touch, once they
succumb to desire, there is no going back. Killian realizes Nina is his mate
and they both begin to comprehend the terror threatening those on their shifter-friendly
island. He is forced to confront the tragedy in his family and determines to
protect Nina at all costs.
But can they protect everyone they love from a cult of
dangerous shifters, intent on horror and destruction?
Excerpt:
“How much longer do I have to wait? I want to see Killian
Moon. Now.”
The feminine voice, strangely soft despite its insistence,
echoed deep in his being, awakening his jaguar. The great cat roared to life,
turned toward the office and inhaled deeply. Its eyes flashed in interest.
In...recognition?
Killian breathed in at the same time, catching the scent
of cherry blossoms through the door. The sweet perfume, mixed with human
outrage, proved a heady distraction, making him forget why he was there.
Shaking his head, he tried to dismiss the odd sensation as Ryland opened the
door.
The door swung open and the first person he glimpsed was
one of the clerks from reception, trying his hardest to placate the unexpected
guest. “I’m sure Mr. Snow and Mr. Moon will be right back.”
And then his gaze landed on the petite human. Tapered
Asian eyes, so dark and mysterious, but rimmed with circles of exhaustion.
Smooth, cinnamon skin hinted at a mixed background. Wearing no makeup, she
appeared younger than she must be, but her presence and keen eyes pegged her at
around thirty years old. She had a riot of curly, black hair and feminine
curves that ought to come with a warning. He could see it now. Beware: this
woman’s body will cause insanity in men. Even as she gesticulated at
the clerk, her boobs jiggled in such a way his throat went dry.
He pictured her in a corset, her breasts spilling over
delicate lace edging, and almost forgot his name.
This Nina Suzuki was damn hot and his jaguar seemed to
agree. The animal licked its lips, its golden gaze assessing and appreciating
every detail, from her rounded hips to her come-hither rack.
Yes, the creature uttered on a frenzied breath.
Buy link: Predator’s Fire, Gemini Island Shifters 5, is available at http://www.lsbooks.com/predator-s-fire-p946.php
as well as Amazon, Kobo, ARE, B&N and
other outlets.
2 comments:
Thanks so much for hosting me , Christy! Wonderful new blog.
Thanks for coming, Rosanna! Always happy to have you!
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