Paranormal Week Winner!

First, I'd like to thank everyone who stopped by to join the fun--week two of my month long celebration was pretty awesome, if I do say so myself! :) Giveaways, guest posts, authors and bloggers.... In other words, a bit of everything!

This past week I was a bit busy, so I didn't get to reply to each and every comment that you left--BUT please know that I still read every one, loved every response, and did try to answer when I had free time. :) Hopefully next week I'll be around a bit more!

Special thanks to this past week's guests:

Blogger:

Kayla (Reading on the Wild Side)

Authors:

Fiona Duce
C.L. Parks
J.T. Geissinger
Alexa Egan

The giveaways for Parks and Geissinger are still open, so be sure to check out their posts if you haven't already entered!

My international giveaway for the event is also still open, and will be until the very end (July 1st).

For my Paranormal Week giveaway, I'm giving away one prize pack, which includes a book [from Christina Dodd's Darkness Choosen series] as well as one journal.

And the winner of that prize pack is....

Anna W. (Book Lovin Mamas)

Winner will be notified later today via email. If I do not receive a response back within 48 hours, I will choose another winner (as per the original rules).



Be sure to check out the rest of the posts for my Blogoversary Event, as there are plenty of other opportunities for winning some great prizes! :) Good Luck!



Enjoy!


Until Next Time,

*TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!

Lusting for Covers (77)

Lusting for Covers is a weekly meme, held on Sunday, that allows bloggers to share their current cover obsession with fellow book lovers.

This meme is hosted by TBQ @ TBQ's Book Palace.

To view complete instructions on how to participate, as well as grab the HTML code for the graphic, see this page first!

Once you are ready to join the fun, please fill out Mister Linky below with your name/blog name and the direct link to your Lusting for Covers for this week!

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Here's my candidate for the week:

Wilder by Christina Dodd

Publisher: Signet Select (August 7, 2012)

Series: The Chosen Ones, 5

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Only beloved author Christina Dodd could bring you the explosive paranormal excitement of the Chosen Ones combined with Aleksandr Wilder's story ... and redemption...

As a young man, Aleksandr Wilder abandoned his duty--and for that lapse, he was tortured, tormented ... and transformed. Now he prowls the tunnels beneath the city, fighting on the frontline against the forces of hell, never daring to dream that he can live as a man again.

After seven years fighting the world's ultimate evil, Chosen One Charisma Fangorn has become a tough, strong warrior without illusions or joy...even her gift of hearing the earthsong has faded. Deaf to her own instincts, she never suspects that a monster lurks in the dark underneath the streets.

When Aleksandr finds Charisma under attack, he rescues and cares for her, and hope stirs once more in his heart...and in the world. But in the secret recesses of his soul, he knows the truth. A woman so exceptional could never love a beast...could she?

 

Where to Buy*:

Amazon | Kindle | BN | NOOK

More Info:

Author's Site | Book Site

Why?
I'll admit--while this cover doesn't blow me away, I still like it. I like the intensity behind it, the colors work pretty well, etc.

But mostly I'm looking forward to this book, drooling over it really, because I want to see how Ms. Dodd will redeem our naughty boy,  Aleksandr. :) I still need to read the last 2 books in this series, maybe I can catch up before August!

Looking For: Paranormal Romances

Paranormal Week is almost at an end, and I've loved every moment of it! I hope you have, too. But don't worry--it doesn't end until Sunday night (12:01am), so be sure to check out all the fun posts and enter the Paranormal Week giveaway!

Also, international readers: the giveaway for you will be open until the end of this event (July 1st) but if you haven't entered yet, be sure to do so!

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 What Should I Read? [Paranormal]

I'm always on the look out for great paranormal romances. They can be new, old, reprints, or upcoming--I'm not picky! :) It may take me a while to read them (ignore the TBR mountain in the corner, please!), but I like having a list to consult when I do need to go book shopping again!

Do you have any reccomendations for me? How about my TBR pile-- is there a paranormal book in it that I must read right NOW? Or is there a book I've already read that you'd like to reccomend to other readers, too? Share, please! :)



See what else is going on for Paranormal Week!

Enter the Paranormal Week Giveaway (US)!

Enter my Blogoversary Giveaway (INT)!

Enjoy!



Until Next Time,

  *TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!

Interview: Alexa Egan

It's Paranormal Week here at TBQ's Book Palace as part of my 4 year blogoversary celebration!

And don't forget to stop by to enter my Week 2 giveaway for the event!


I'm more than happy to introduce readers to new authors. And so, dear readers, I introduce to you today Alexa Egan, author of the new paranormal (historical) book, Demon's Curse. I hope you enjoy!

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Meet Alexa:

A member of Romance Writers of America and a Golden Heart finalist, Alexa Egan lives in Maryland with her family.

Where to Find Alexa.:

Website | Facebook

The_Book_Queen: Hi Alexa! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Alexa: Thanks so much for having me today, Danielle. As you know, it was tough getting here, (I think the stars were aligned against me) but I made it only a little out of breath and slightly disheveled :) First, I want you and all your readers to know I’m usually not so disorganized. But it’s the first week of summer vacation, and I’m still acclimating myself to the lack of schedule and the influx of small children. As for details, I live in Maryland with my husband who is waiting impatiently for my fame and fortune to support us in a new and lavish lifestyle, three children for whom I serve as chauffeur, cook, nurse, social secretary, banker, and maid (not necessarily in that order), one cat … oh, and seven fish.

TBQ: What made you decide to start writing? Why romance?

A: I’ve always written from the time I was small and scribbling stories on notebook paper when I was supposed to be paying attention to Mrs. Larsen in the 4th grade. But it wasn’t until I was pregnant with my last child, that I started imagining myself as a published author and taking the steps and doing the work to make it happen. The decision to write romance really was never a conscious one. No matter what kind of book I began to write, it always ended up being a love story with a happy-ever-after. In the end, why fight a good thing? [Oh please, don't fight it! :)]

TBQ: Your upcoming release, Demon's Curse will be out January 2013 [So long! *pouts*] Can you tell us a little bit about this book, and why readers are going to love it?

A: You pouted, and the publisher listened, Danielle. :) For those who can’t wait until January to get a taste of the legendary race of Imnada shapechangers, there will be an e-novella Awaken The Curse released in October to kick the series off in style. As for Demon’s Curse, it’s the first book in The Imnada Brotherhood series.

The initial idea for the books came to me as a flash of inspiration—a legendary race of telepaths and shapechangers older than the Fey who have guarded their existence from a dangerous world for countless centuries…until now. Then, as I dug into that idea, the specifics of the books fell into place. Four Imnada cursed to live the hours of darkness as animals and their battle to break the spell.

Captain Flannery is the first to have his story told and the first to realize there just might be a way to lift the savage curse that has stripped him of everything and resulted in his exile from his clan. But while he searches for answers, in company with the beautiful actress Bianca Parrino, danger is closing in. Old enemies want the four soldiers dead and the entire race of Imnada destroyed, and they’ll kill anyone who gets in their way. Ancient wars, treacherous women, magic, King Arthur…what’s not to love? [Okay, that's it--where do I sign up to sell my soul for a copy?! LOL. That's just not fair teasing us like that, Alexa, now I'm dying to read this even more!]

TBQ: I love falling for the hero; can you tell us a little bit about Capt. Mac?

A: I’m a sucker for a tortured hero, the more they suffer, the better I like it. Poor Mac Flannery is no exception. He’s a straight arrow who is all about duty and honor, traits prized by the race of Imnada. And even though he has been cast out of his clan due to the curse, he remains loyal and wants nothing more than to break the spell and go home. Until he meets Covent garden actress, Bianca Parrino. Suddenly, he’s faced with an impossible choice—his lost home or his new love, and his sense of duty, family, honor and home are put to the test. [More teasing! Shame on you... lol]

TBQ: I think some of the best books have a heroine that we can either relate to, respect, or just want to have as a friend. Is Bianca such a heroine? :-)

A: I certainly hope readers relate to, respect, and love Bianca! She’s a strong independent woman who’s lived through tragedy and heartbreak and come out on top, but that success has come at the expense of a life beyond the stage and a bored cynicism. A cynicism tested when she meets Mac and discovers the truth about him as well as the existence of a fantastical world she never knew existed.

For some reason, my heroines tend to be older, wiser, and far more suspicious of life. I also love to play with the fringes of the Regency world. Bianca Parrino is a London actress. The heroine of the second book in the series, Shadow’s Curse spent years traveling the countryside as a carnival sideshow act. These types of characters are tons of fun to write and allow me to plunge them into situations that might not happen to the typical regency heroine. Hopefully, readers respond to heroes and heroines who fall outside the normal parameters and stretch the regency world they know and love. [I love when the hero and/or heroine fall outside of the "normal" box! :)]

TBQ: The Imnada Brotherhood series is a paranormal romance set in historical times. What made you decide to mesh these two genres together—does it come from a love of this “genre”? [I'm all for the marriage of historical and paranormal, myself!]

A: As a reader, I’ve always loved both genres and my bookshelves prove it. Tolkien and McCaffrey sit side by side with Quinn and MacKenzie. So, it was a natural extension of that love to try my hand at blending the two. Once I began, I realized how perfectly the romance and elegance of the regency time period works with fantasy’s mystery and magic. The Imnada Brotherhood series opens at the Battle of Waterloo and from there, we’re thrown into the familiar London we recognize from countless authors. But beyond the familiar, lies another reality, built on legend and myth and my own crazy imagination. A reality where the customs, laws, and characters are mine to shape any way I can. And that’s where the fun begins.

TBQ: Are there other genres you would like to write?

A: I started out writing straight regency-historicals, so if time and the marketplace allow, someday I might like to jump back into that world and see where that takes me. Right now, I’m having too much fun playing in my alternate regency to look around at other opportunities. But I’m never one to say “never” and I know too many authors who have reinvented themselves to ever count anything out.

TBQ: I know we all hate this question, author and reader alike. :) But I have to ask: What are a few of your favorite books and/or authors?

A: Actually, I love this question because it’s so easy for me to answer. The hard part is whittling my list down to just a few favorites.

As expected, Pride & Prejudice ranks up there with my all-time fave books. And anything by Heyer, the queen of regency romance. But then there’s Dorothy Dunnett whose historical fiction is amazingly complex and yet completely absorbing with a sexy hero to die for. As I said earlier, I’m also a huge fan of fantasy/sci-fi and adore Lois McMaster Bujold’s Vorkosigan saga, McCaffrey’s Pern series, anything by Robin McKinley, and now I’ve just discovered George RR Martin’s books and have been devouring them like candy. When I’m reading romance, I’m a huge fan of Julia Quinn and Lauren Willig, love Alyssa Day’s Atlanteans, and Karen Marie Moning’s Highlander series.  [Love Alyssa and Karen's books!]

TBQ: Have you ever fallen for a hero, either from one of your books or from another author? If so, who is he and what drew you to him?

A: Oh yeah. This has happened twice. My first love was Francis Crawford of Dunnett’s Lymond Chronicles, her fabulous series set during the Renaissance. Crawford is the quintessential romantic hero and Renaissance man; soldier, poet, scholar, general. Completely brilliant and utterly sexy. He’s also a tortured soul whose search for his missing past takes him from Scotland to the Ottoman Empire and back where after six books, he finally finds his happily-ever-after.

The second time I fell hard for a hero was reading McMaster Bujold and the fabulous character of Miles Vorkosigan. Accidentally forming a mercenary company, Miles goes on to use them as a dangerous force for good. He’s another brilliant, mercurial hero who thrives on excitement and danger and just oozes sexy off the page despite the fact he’s about four and a half feet tall and considered a mutant by his own people.

TBQ: What's next-- Can you tell us a little bit about what to expect with future books?

A: There are two more books in the series following Demon’s Curse. In October 2013 we get David St. Leger’s story in Shadow’s Curse, and in the spring of 2014, the series wraps up with the story of ‘The Ghost Earl’, Gray de Coursy in Warrior’s Curse. I’m hoping to bridge the span between the books with two more e-novellas that will offer some side stories and keep readers curious about what comes next, but no titles or timetables yet on those. So as you can see, it’s going to be a busy summer as I work to keep up with my schedule—and those pesky kids. [Good luck! :) Even without reading book 1 yet, I'm still anxious for the rest, too!]

SPEED ROUND:

A day on a secluded island OR a day at the spa?
A day at the spa.


Reading a spicy romance novel OR a sweet “my-heart-skips-a-beat” one?
Definitely spicy!


Which would you rather have an affair with: a sexy highlander OR a devilishly handsome English lord?
I’ll go devilishly handsome lord, thanks. [Either way, I think it's a win-win!]


Hot summer days OR cold winter nights?
I’ll stick with cold winter nights. With my woodstove and a cup of tea, I’m damn near perfect.


Where would your dream house be: in the city, where all the action is OR nestled in the mountain where you can enjoy the quiet and the wilderness?
Can I offer a third alternative and live by the ocean? I’m a water girl. [Oh, that would also be nice--just not during bad weather! Yikes!]


If you could live in any time period, past or future, which one would it be?
The roaring twenties always sounded like fun. Love the dresses and the idea of hanging out at a speak easy(sp?)!


Cover Lover OR Blurb Fan?
Gotta go with the blurb, though I suppose it’s the cover that might drive me to pull it off the shelf in the first place.


Steamy Novella OR Sweet Novel? (aka, Quickie or Slow Build Up?)
Sweet novel. I’m a sucker for sexual tension! [When done well, sexual tension can be quiet delicious and...satisfying! :)]


And finally, tell us 3 unique/wacky/fun things about yourself:
1) I’m a huge sports fan (Go Orioles and Ravens!) and listen to sports radio while I write.
2) I’m one of six children and the only girl. Can you say, outnumbered? [WOW, that would be a bit tough!]
3) I name all my pets after characters in The Andy Griffith Show. How’s that for uniquely wacky?

Thanks so much for stopping by, Alexa, and please know that you are welcome back anytime! Do you have any questions for our readers—something to spark a good discussion? :)

A: It’s summertime and the living is supposed to be easy. I want to know what book you can’t wait to read this summer and where you want to be reading it. Me? I want to read A Storm Of Crows by the lake in Vermont. How about you?

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Demon's Curse by Alexa Egan

Publisher: Pocket Books (December 26, 2012)

Series: The Immortal Brotherhood, 1

Genre: Historical/Paranormal Romance

A fast-paced and captivating debut—the first in the dark and sexy Imnada Brotherhood series about shape shifters in Regency-era England.

A rising star on the Covent Garden stage, Bianca Parrino believes she has everything she wants. Independence. Wealth. And a life finally free of her violent, abusive husband. But when her close friend, Adam, is murdered and Bianca is suspected in his death, she is unwittingly drawn into the search for his killer and soon must question everything she believes—about her friend, about herself, and about a world she never knew existed.

A member of the mysterious race of shape-shifting Imnada and part of an elite military unit, Captain Mac Flannery gathered intelligence during the Napoleonic wars. As a result of a savage massacre, Mac and the men he served with are cursed. Now one of them has been found murdered, and Mac suspects the existence of the Imnada has been discovered at last. His only link to unearthing the truth is the beautiful actress who turns up unexpectedly at Adam’s funeral.

Before long, Mac has more to contend with than Bianca’s overt mistrust, his ill-fated attraction to the haughty and beautiful actress, and his ongoing search for an end to the curse. Because Adam’s killer is back, and Mac is next on his list.

Where to Buy*:

Amazon | Kindle

 

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Thanks for stopping by, Alexa! I really enjoyed reading your responses (finally! hehe), and I can't wait to read your book, it sounds perfect!   :)

Don't forget to answer Alexa's question!

 It’s summertime and the living is supposed to be easy. I want to know what book you can’t wait to read this summer and where you want to be reading it. Me? I want to read A Storm Of Crows by the lake in Vermont. How about you?

Hmm... with my TBR mountain, I won't be buying any new books for quiet some time, so I'll have to just live vicariously through everyone else's excitement for various upcoming books. :)

However, I'm hoping for plenty of free time this summer to catch up on my reading, preferably in the shade of a nice tree [swing would be nice], with a cool breeze and an ice cold Dr. Pepper.

As I have no shady trees on my property, and no swing, I guess I'll just have to make do. *sigh* But the cold Dr. Pepper? That's a must! :)

What about you? Share, please! :)  

See what else is going on for Paranormal Week!
Enter the Paranormal Week Giveaway (US)

Enter my Blogoversary Giveaway (INT)

 

Enjoy!

Until Next Time,

*TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!

Guest Post w/ J.T. Geissinger + Giveaway (INT)!

It's Paranormal Week here at TBQ's Book Palace as part of my 4 year blogoversary celebration!

And don't forget to stop by to enter my Week 2 giveaway for the event!


I'm more than happy to introduce readers to new authors. I'm happy to introduce to you today J.T. Geissinger, author of the new paranormal book, Shadow's Edge. I hope you enjoy!

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 A native of Southern California, J.T. Geissinger is an author, entrepreneur and avid wine collector. She writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance and is currently at work on the third book of the Night Prowler series. Her debut novel, Shadow’s Edge, will be released by Montlake Romance in June, 2012. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband.

Unofficial:

Hi! I write fantasy and paranormal romance under the name J.T. Geissinger. If you ply me with liquor I will tell you the story of why I do that, and believe me it will be very, very funny. (Or maybe just sad. We’ll talk.)

The primary thing you should know about me is that aside from being a writer, I’m addicted to books. Really addicted. Like, the shakes set in if I don’t get my daily book fix. So I know how great it is to find a book you love and can share with other people, which if I’m being totally honest I hope you will do with my books. I wrote them with you in mind.

You might (or might not) also be interested to learn that I drink too much red wine, regularly dream of chili cheese fries and own too many cats. I love Monty Python, Game of Thrones, The Princess Bride, Six Feet Under, cheese, The Gotan Project, Ryan Gosling, people with a twisted/dark/dry sense of humor and Red Bull. My books are much darker than I myself am (if I take my clothes off in a dark room, I glow) and are filled with characters I wish I knew in real life, having all kinds of drama and love affairs and dangerous adventures in beautiful locations, usually while wearing something glamorous, oozing sex appeal and/or turning into supernatural creatures.

Fun, right?

I love to hear from readers and fellow writers about their favorite books, so please drop me a line and tell me what you’ve recently read that is uber-fabulous. Reading is and always will be my first love and I live to discover new books I can lose myself in. Happy reading!

Where to Find J.T.:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | GoodReads

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Is He a Shape Shifter?

The prevailing logic has it that women are much more complicated than men, but when it comes to shape shifters, you can throw logic right out the window! They’re unpredictable by their very nature, so you might have a really hard time figuring out if that new hot guy you’ve been dating has a big surprise for you under those tight jeans he looks so good in…for instance, a tail!

Here’s 5 sure-fire ways you can tell if your man is a shape shifter:

1.      Does he purr, growl or claw when you scratch his back?

Granted, plenty of guys make strange noises, but give your man a nice, long back scratch after dinner and see what he does. If he falls asleep: human. If he purrs, growls, howls or tears holes in your dress with his suddenly sharp fingernails as he throws you over his shoulder and heads for the bedroom: shifter. (And all around win-win.) 

2.      Does he really, really, REALLY like his meat cooked rare?

This might seem obvious, but only humans like their meat cooked. If he’s a werepanther, werewolf, weretiger or any other kind of were, his preference will be all raw, all the time. He’ll probably be trying to hide it, though, so invite him over for a home-cooked meal, then serve steak tartare with a lamb chop so rare it’s still moving, and see how fast he pounces.

3.      Can he find you in a crowd by your scent alone?

A shifter’s sense of smell is so keen it can find a single drop of blood on a football field. A human male can usually only sniff out three things: beer, pizza and an easy woman. If your man can sense your presence, mood or state of mind without you saying a word, you might have a shifter on your hands. Hint: Skip the perfume, shifters like the smell of your skin much better.

4.      Is he nocturnal?

Does he describe himself as a night owl? Does he work the graveyard shift? Is he ready to party into the wee hours of the dawn while you’re struggling to keep your eyes open? If so, he might be a creature of the night, born and bred for darkness. Don’t worry, though, nocturnal creatures like to sleep during the day so you can power nap with him during your lunch hour. Or use the bed for something equally…relaxing.

5.      Are other animals afraid of him?

Women typically love it when their dog (or cat) takes a shine to their new man. But if Spot or Fluffy absolutely loathes your guy and acts like Cujo or that cat from Pet Sematary when he’s around, it might mean you’re dealing with something wilder than you thought. You might have a real-live Alpha on your hands! Don’t panic, though, you can turn that mountain lion into a pussy cat with something no shifter can resist: You. Smile, be sweet, put on those sexy new heels you just bought and watch that wild thing be tamed.

~J.T. Geissinger

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Shadow's Edge by J.T. Geissinger

Publisher: Montlake Romance (June 12, 2012)

Series: Night Prowler, 1

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Deep within the primeval forests of southern England, a race of beautiful, savage shape-shifters lives hidden from the everyday world. Bound together by ancient bloodlines and a ruthless code of secrecy that punishes traitors with death, the Ikatisend their leader Leander on a mission to capture one raised outside the tribe before she can expose their secret. When Leander tracks the unsuspecting outsider to Southern California, the hardened warrior is prepared for a fight—but not for the effect the sensual young beauty has on his heart.

Jenna spent her childhood in hiding, on the run from someone—or something—her parents refused to discuss. She trusts no one, not since her father’s mysterious disappearance, not since her mother’s sudden death, and definitely not since she began exhibiting strange, superhuman abilities. When handsome, enigmatic Leander appears, promising answers to the mysteries that shroud her past, she knows she shouldn’t trust him either. But their connection is undeniable, and as powerful as the enemy hell-bent on destroying every one of their kind…

 

Where to Buy*:

Amazon | Kindle

More Info:

 Book Site

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J.T.  has been generous enough to offer up a prize for you! :)

One lucky reader will win a signed copy of "Shadow's Edge"!

How to Enter:

Mandatory: You must leave a comment on this post--Please Answer J.T.'s Question!

OPEN TO US & INT!

^A note on email addresses: Your email address must be visible to be entered into this contest. Why? This makes it easy for me to contact the winner and therefore get the prize out! Visible means: a) Email is left in your comment (ninja style is perfectly fine); b) Email is visible on your Blogger profile (or other such website--Twitter, Facebook, Blog, etc); or c) Email is used to log-in and fill out the Rafflecopter.

J.T.'s Question:

What is your all-time favorite book, and why?

Giveaway open June 15th through June 30th! I will announce the winner Sunday morning (July 1st). Good Luck!

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Thanks for stopping by, J.T.--and thanks for offering up such a great prize! I really enjoyed reading your guest post, as well, and I look forward to the rest of this series.  :)

Also, head on over to J.T.'s website OR Facebook page to enter her current contest (ends June 30th). The prize? A Kindle Fire! :D US and INT on this one.

See what else is going on for Paranormal Week!
Enter the Paranormal Week Giveaway (US)

Enter my Blogoversary Giveaway (INT)

Enjoy!


Until Next Time,

*TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!

[Review]: "Wolf Line"

Wolf Line by Vivian Arend

Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd. (June 12, 2012)

Series: Granite Lake Wolves, 5

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Into the best-laid plans a little chaos must fall…


Jared’s not sure how his quiet morning coffee near the harbour ended with him on a cruise ship impersonating one of his pack mates. Well, it might have something to do with a woman, but who can blame him? The female of the species was made to love, and he’s more than willing to share his considerable skills in that area. Especially since he figures the chances of meeting his own one-and-only are slim.

Keri Smith is positive the last-minute recruit sneaking aboard the Arctic Wolf Cruise Lines tour is her mate. Ix-nay on confirming that, though, at least for the next ten days. She’s promised her best friend to be overall troubleshooter for the shifter-only cruise. Getting tangled up in mating lust would reduce her skills to nil. Avoidance of the sexy wolf for the duration of the cruise, followed by jumping his bones, seems the logical solution.

But when libidos are on the line, “logic” and “wolves” don’t go together. Throw in suspicions of wrongdoing, and these two virtual strangers will need a lot more than luck to find their way through to forever.


Warning: Really? You need to be warned about the hot nookie and sarcasm? Yeah, it’s in here. Also colourful cat shifters, lupine royalty, and wild adventures in cabins like you’ve never seen before.

 

Where to Buy*:

Kindle | NOOK

More Info:

Author's Site | Book Site | Series Page

My Review:

Wolf Line I only my second time reading Vivian Arend's work, but I can promise it won't be the last one! I really enjoy her writing style, her stories and the characters she's created. Plus, Arend definitely knows how to write some great sexual tension!

I do wish I had read the previous books in this series first. Although the books seem like they can be read as a stand alone, reading the series would not only explain a few things but also prove a bit more enjoyable. I will be going back for the first books later on, I am curious about some of the other characters and their stories.

The story in Wolf Line is pretty simple, but done well. It has a bit of a misunderstanding between Jared and Keir, which took a while to straighten out, and there's a small side-plot regarding who took the jewels on the cruise ship. Overall, it was a good book, one that I will be recommending to others.

4 STARS! For a light, sexy romp with shifters, Wolf Line is the perfect choice! Steamy, but with a nice dose of romance as well, this book has a little bit of everything. If you are a fan of shifter romances, I highly suggest you pick up Arend's; they have a certain style and voice to them that most other books do not.

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I received an e-ARC of this book from Novel Sidekick, in exchange for my honest review!
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Enjoy!


Until Next Time,

  *TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!

Interview: C.L. Parks + Giveaway [US + INT]!

It's Paranormal Week here at TBQ's Book Palace as part of my 4 year blogoversary celebration!

And don't forget to stop by to enter my Week 2 giveaway for the event!


I'm more than happy to introduce readers to new authors--even when the author in question is new to me! :) And so I'm happy to introduce to you today Christy (CL Parks), author of the UF book, She Who Hunts. I hope you enjoy!

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CL Parks is a paranormal romance, and urban fantasy author. In her free time she stays busy caring for the variety of creatures at her country home including chickens, dogs, a cat, four reptiles...oh, and three kids.

When not tending to animals or plugging away at her newest story, CL and her three children enjoy attending her husband's 80's cover band shows.

 

Where to Find Christy:

Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | GoodReads

The_Book_Queen: Hi Christy! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Christy: Because I have such an awesome husband I’m able to stay home and write…well, when the two and four-legged kids allow me to. We have a small zoo in our home including an English Mastiff, an Akita mix, two cats, four chickens, one strange rooster (he actually likes me), and a rather spoiled Iguana. When I’m not tending to them, or reading or writing, the kids and I love to go to my husband’s band shows.

TBQ: What made you decide to start writing?

C: I never really know how to answer this one. Ever since I read Charlotte’s Web I’ve always rewrote the books to end the way I wanted. I did not want Charlotte to die; that was before I became arachnophobic. I can’t not write!

TBQ: Your newest release, She Who Hunts, is out now. Can you tell us a little bit about this book, and why readers are going to love it?

C: In Tenna’s world, humans become possessed by demons, but there’s no such thing as exorcisms. The only way to kill the demon and release the human is by killing the host. Unfortunately for Tenna, she’s faced with the fact she either has to kill her husband to release him from the demon, or allow him to continue murdering innocent people.

TBQ: Are there other genres you would like to write about?

C: I’ve dabbled a little in paranomormal romance, but my idea of romance is way different than most. I wanted to give my husband a vial of my blood for our first wedding anniversary, kind of like Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob, but he said that was too weird. I’ve also become interested in YA lately, because my young teen kids are dying to read something their mom wrote.

TBQ: I know we all hate this question, author and reader alike. :) But I have to ask: What are a few of your favorite books and/or authors?

C:This is actually an easy one for me. But, I have such a long list, I usually have to cut it down. I love Rachel Vincent’s Shifter series, anything by Stephen King, Jeaniene Frost, Katie Salidas, and I recently read a book called Black Smoke by Robin Leigh Miller that I loved. And, I have a confession…I’m a Twihard. I’ve read all four books about five times each and own the first four movies. Hey, it’s my guilty pleasure. [ :) I think it's a guilty pleasure for many; I'll admit, I was a Twihard. I'm not as big a fan now, but I still like it!]

TBQ: What do you look for in a good book—characters, story, cover...?

C: I need to fall in love with the characters and actually care what happens to them. A book that can make me anxious to find out what will happen next is the best. When I put it down, I want to be able to obsess over what’s next. The story has to be dynamic enough for me to believe in the actions, and read through my fingers, or sigh at the romantic parts. [Well said, I have to agree with you! :)]

TBQ: What's next-- Can you tell us a little bit about your upcoming releases or WIP?

C: I’m currently working on the second book in Tenna’s story. This book will contain more back story about Tenna and the Hunters as a whole. Hopefully, I’ll have it completed before the end of summer, but we all know how book writing goes, especially with the kids home on summer break.

SPEED ROUND:

A day on a secluded island OR a day at the spa?Secluded island with a stack of books! [Yes!]

Reading a spicy romance novel OR a sweet “my-heart-skips-a-beat” one?Definitely spicy romance!

Which would you rather have an affair with: a sexy highlander OR a devilishly handsome English lord?Ooooh, I think I’ll go the sexy highlander! Yum! [Indeed!]

Hot summer days OR cold winter nights?Hot summer days! I hate clothes and I hate shoes. The less I have to wear the better.

Where would your dream house be: in the city, where all the action is OR nestled in the mountain where you can enjoy the quiet and the wilderness?
Nestled away somewhere quiet. I currently live in the country, and I’d love it to be even more isolated, where I wouldn’t be able to hear cars and could have a working ranch. No, I’m not a farmer. *laughs*

If you could live in any time period, past or future, which one would it be?I always thought I would like to live in the 50s, but I can’t imagine the people accepting someone as strange as I am.

Cover Lover OR Blurb Fan?Cover lover! I tend to skip over the blurbs!

Steamy Novella OR Sweet Novel? (aka, Quickie or Slow Build Up?)STEAMY! I’m not a generally sweet person, so I tend to get toothaches when I read something too sweet and sappy.

And finally, tell us 3 unique/wacky/fun things about yourself:My nickname is the Lizard Lady, and my niece and nephews call me Sucka.

I have a bathtub phobia (don’t even know if there’s a technical term for it). I can’t even stand the thought of my skin touching the bathtub, and I shower on my toes.

Believe it or not, I can actually sew. I love when people who know me from my husband’s band find out I’m actually quite domestic. Just because I like things that go bump in the night doesn’t mean I can’t make a mean peanut butter and jelly sandwich!

BTW, For anyone interested in a copy of She Who Hunts, it’s currently set at a value price of $1.99 while we wait for Barnes & Noble and the other venues to stock it on their shelves.

Thanks so much for stopping by, Christy, and please know that you are welcome back anytime! Do you have any questions for our readers—something to spark a good discussion? :)

C: If someone you loved was possessed by a demon, could you kill them to release their soul?

The first two people to comment on your blog will receive a signed paperback copy of She Who Hunts [US ONLY!].

The next three will receive a free ebook for their e-reader [INT]. Ready? Set? Go!

I also have an abundance of swag in the form of bookmarks for anyone interested for their collection.

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She Who Hunts by C.L. Parks

Genre: UF

Tenna Massey’s husband is possessed, and may be the one responsible for the string of murders in her community. Only a demon Hunter can stop him, and unfortunately for Tenna, she comes from a long line of them, a legacy she ran away from years ago.

If Tenna chooses to become the Hunter she was destined to be, it will mean stepping back into the world she thought she'd left behind for good. Worse, it will mean killing the man she's loved for so long. But if she doesn't, the murders won't stop.

The longer she puts off her decision, the more innocent lives are in danger, and the more Tenna realizes she can't run forever.

 
Where to Buy*:

 Kindle | Smashwords

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Christy has been generous enough to offer up a few prizes for you! :)

The first two people to comment on this blog will receive a signed paperback copy of She Who Hunts [US ONLY!].

The next three will receive a free ebook for their e-reader [INT!].

How to Enter:

Mandatory: You must leave a comment on this post--Please Answer Christy's Question!

Mandatory: You must put either US or INT at the end of your comment. This makes it easier to determine the 5 winners!

Winners will be choosen, per Christy's rules, by the order their comment shows up. HOWEVER, if the very first person that comments is outside of the US, they will not get the paperback, but rather will count as the first winner of the e-book. Final decision on winners will be up to Christy.

^A note on email addresses: Your email address must be visible to be entered into this contest. Why? This makes it easy for me to contact the winner and therefore get the prize out! Visible means: a) Email is left in your comment (ninja style is perfectly fine); b) Email is visible on your Blogger profile (or other such website--Twitter, Facebook, Blog, etc); or c) Email is used to log-in and fill out the Rafflecopter.

Christy's Question:
If someone you loved was possessed by a demon, could you kill them to release their soul?

Giveaway open June 13th through June 20th! I will announce the winners Thursday morning (June 21st). Good Luck!

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Thanks for stopping by, Christy--and thanks for offering up some great prizes! :)

See what else is going on for Paranormal Week!
Enter the Paranormal Week Giveaway (US)

Enter my Blogoversary Giveaway (INT)

Enjoy!
  


Until Next Time,
 
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