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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The Jaime Rush Hidden Blog Hop (Excerpt/Giveaway)
Dragon Mine was a fantastic book and a great start to this new series so we are super excited to be sharing it!!! I (Anna) can't wait for the next book to release, which will be in October and then the first full length novel in the series will release in December! I'm so excited!!!
His Dragon, her magick, a dark mystery, and hot sparks!
Kirin is summoned home to Miami when his father goes
missing--the man who ruined his life, and his relationship with Elle, by being
a suspect in her mother's disappearance. When he runs into Elle, sparks fly,
especially when he discovers her father is missing, too. Suspecting that their
disappearances are linked, they must combine his Dragon power and her magick to
find the truth in the darkest shadows. But as their desires flare again, can
their burning passion overcome their past—or the danger that the future holds?
The closer Kirin got to home, the more
his Dragon unfurled, yawning and stretching, eager to run. The “tattoo” that
represented the beast’s essence shifted across Kirin’s skin, growing hot with
need. Dragons were the only class of Crescent whose magick was an independent
entity intertwined with their soul.
Calm down there, buddy.
Dragon Crescents usually
spoke telepathically to their Dragon, though the beasts could also hear spoken
words. Dragons could only communicate telepathically, and fortunately they
didn’t talk much.
Kirin passed a sign announcing he was approaching
Miami. Two and a half million people working, sunbathing, and partying, oblivious
to the thousands of magick-struck humans among them. While Mundanes couldn’t
see Elementals or most demons, they could
see Deuce magick, a Dragon, or the sight of the rarer human/angel Caidos in
full wing. Thus the need for rules of restraint.
Kirin huffed. Restraint. Yeah, most
Crescents did show restraint when using magick in public but not with using it
against each other in private. The dissent between the classes of Crescents had
started back on the legendary island that lured ships to its shores and trapped
the passengers there. Spaniards, Europeans, Africans, pirates, and natives were
all crammed onto one large island governed by a pantheon of tribal gods—Deuce
sorcerers and Dragons—along with angels to balance their power.
Fluctuations caused by an enormous solar
storm allowed them to take physical human form. They’d ended up getting it on
with the humans and making half-god, half-human babies dubbed Crescents.
The setting sun made Kirin squint as he
neared the aerospace factory where he’d worked during one high school summer.
Where he’d met Ellie Becker, who handled secretarial tasks under the watchful
eye of the owner, who happened to be her father. The last thing he’d wanted was
his beautiful Deuce daughter falling for a Dragon.
Bushes obliterated the BECKER AEROSPACE sign.
Off to the left, in a clearing within acres thick with pine trees, the big
metal warehouse looked forlorn.
His Dragon strained toward it. Need to run.
Soon after moving to Atlanta for the
engineering contract, his Dragon had broken loose—once in an alley, twice in
his apartment. Embarrassing as hell when the woman he’d brought home thought he
was suffering a case of gastrointestinal upset, locked in his bathroom.
Especially when, after hearing grunts and one roar, he’d come out twenty
minutes later wearing a towel, his shredded clothes stuffed in the cabinet.
Kirin felt the magick now, throbbing
through him.
Go
where we played last time. Too long ago. Plaaaaaay.
Either that or it was going to take over
him right there in the car. With talons extending from four fingers and one
thumb, he could tear into both scales and flesh. He could—and had—closed those
talons around another Dragon’s throat. But he couldn’t steer, downshift, or
think about the road rules when the Dragon ruled. All he needed was to crash
the pretty red Porsche and have some Mundane stop to help, only to find a
red-and-white Dragon busting out the windows.
“We’re stopping already, pushy beast.”
A sense of satisfaction rushed through
him.
Kirin drove past the NO TRESPASSING
signs. A faded realtor’s sign flattened a space in the overgrown grasses by the
road. He’d heard that Huff Becker had sold the business but not the building.
Waist-high weeds filled the grassy areas and pushed up through the cracks in
the asphalt parking lot.
The Porsche rolled to a stop. Memories of
Ellie rushed at him: stolen kisses behind the oak tree, lunch at the picnic
tables, and a few hot and heavy sessions around the back of the building. He’d
been sixteen and flat-out in love.
He got out and ran to the back entrance.
Ran because the Dragon wasn’t going to wait much longer. His Dragon clawed at
him. Let me out.
Kirin wrenched the back door open. Dust
and stale air assaulted him as he stepped inside. The huge, empty space was the
perfect spot for a Dragon to let loose.
Light poured in through the high
windows, illuminating squares on the concrete floor. He looked up at the
offices, built in the upper space with mirrored windows so the administrative
staff could watch the floor. He should make sure no one lingered up there, but
there wasn’t time.
He stripped out of his clothes, a cloud
of dust rising when they dropped to the floor. His skin stretched and thickened
to accommodate a long, large body. Fangs pushed through his gums as his mouth
morphed into a snout. Blood coursed hot through his veins. He let the Dragon
take over and raced into the shadows.
***
Elle Becker hated being here in the
abandoned factory, but this was her only real lead to her father’s whereabouts.
His Range Rover was parked in the garage around the back, but he wasn’t
anywhere in sight. This was too much like the days after her mother had gone
missing. Daddy, where are you?
A sound sent her heart leaping. If
that was her father, she wanted to see what he was up to before revealing her
presence. Elle ran up the metal stairs that led to the administration area. She
walked to the two-way glass as the back door wrenched open. A man stepped
inside and pulled it closed. In that flash of sunlight, he looked like…
No. It couldn’t be Kirin.
The man walked through a patch of
shadow and stepped into a square of sunlight. Her body tightened all the way
down to her toes. She knew that man, his confident gait, the strong set of his
shoulders, and…what was he doing? Stripping, that’s what. Kirin tore off his
shirt and shucked out of his pants as though they were on fire. The sunlight
cast the contours of a magnificent physique in shadow and limned his dark blond
hair in a golden aura.
He threw his head back and morphed,
stretching, growing as he became Dragon. Also magnificent—the beast was larger
than a horse, with blood-red and white shimmering scales.
The moment the metamorphosis was
complete, he took off with the muscular grace of a mountain lion. More feline than
lizard-like despite the scales, he leaped from one assembly table to another
with his tail whipping behind him. She watched him race into and out of shafts
of late afternoon light, rolling and bounding to his feet again.
Breathe.
Ah, that’s why her chest hurt. Even
after several breaths, her heart still felt constricted. She didn’t even
realize she’d pressed her hand against the glass, her breath fogging a circle.
He wouldn’t see her up here, but his Dragon senses would eventually pick up her
presence. She should go before that happened.
Wait a damned minute. Why should she sneak out? He was the trespasser.
She would march down there and demand he leave.
When she could get her feet to
move, that was.
Things that go bump in the night have always fascinated
Jaime Rush. Sometimes those things are human; other times, not so much. Her new
Hidden series reveals humans with the essence of gods who walk the knife's edge
between Miami and a magical world of passion and danger. Part dragon, angel, or
sorcerer, they must fight their own kind, demons, and the lure of their darkest
nature.
Jaime is the author of the award-winning Offspring series
and is also Tina Wainscott, bestselling author of eighteen novels. Contests,
sneak peeks and more at www.jaimerush.com.
Hot Dragons, cool angels, and seductive magic! So come feel
the heat and experience the Rush. And if
you think Miami’s a melting pot now, wait until you see Jaime Rush’s Miami! The
Hidden is finally here!
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
Blog Tour: "The End of Darkness: by Jaime Rush (Spotlight/Giveaway)
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The End of Darkness
Offspring #7
Author: Jaime Rush
Release Date: January 2013
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: ARC Provided by Author
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Description
The dark energy that infects Magnus McLeod's soul draws him
to an Arizona town in crisis—and a woman with a dangerous ability of her own.
Erica Evrard isn't afraid of much, but suddenly she has much to fear. Like
Magnus, whose noble heart brings her to life even as his Darkness could kill
her. And the group of supernatural humans whose evil plans threaten the lives
of an entire town.
Review
As a long time fan of this series, this book has been a long time coming! I've been waiting for what feels like forever to know what happens with the sexy Scottish twins and now that I know it's both sad and exciting! And as far as endings go, this was a pretty good one! I am so going to miss these characters and I really really hope we get to hear more from Jaime's spin-off group of characters in the future. A girl can wish right!
As usual I love these characters and the storyline is equally fantastic but I recommend reading the previous books before starting this one! Jaime really did a great job with wrapping everything up in this book. Magnus finally gets his happily ever after and I think Erica is the perfect match for him! Pope also gets his happily ever after, who I think deserved it more than any of them! It was also exciting getting little glimpses of characters from the other books, like Cheveyo, my personal series favorite, and hearing news of Amy and Lucas! Great news i might add!!!
All in all I am very happy with this book! Jaime always delivers a great story with plenty of action to keep you interested, but she also throws in humor and some pretty steamy love scenes ;) As I said before I am so going to miss these characters but I look forward to anything this author writes because she's just that great! Definitely one of my auto-buy authors!!!
The Series
A Perfect Darkness
(Offspring #1)
They live ordinary lives, but they are extraordinary. They
are the Offspring, children of a mysterious experiment gone awry--and they are
in terrible danger.
A sexy stranger awakens Amy Shane in the dead of night.
Lucas Vanderwyck barely has time to whisper a few words before three men burst
into her bedroom and drag him away. But what Lucas reveals shatters Amy's safe
little world forever.
Lucas and Amy share a psychic gift--a gift that could put
them in mortal danger. And as they share night after night of savage passion,
as a shadowy government conspiracy tracks their every move, they will fight to
save each other. But only with their powers of second sight can they escape the
terror of a perfect darkness.
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Out of the Darkness
(Offspring #2)
They live ordinary lives, but they are extraordinary. They
are the Offspring, children of a mysterious experiment gone awry--and they are
in terrible danger.
Rand Brandenburg can see the future, yet thus far all he has
done with his unique ability is become a skillful gambler. But according to the
Offspring, his power has made him a target and could get him killed. So the
loner used to living on the edge is now hiding out with others just like him,
including Zoe Stoker, a mysterious redhead who has his heart soaring.
But that's not the only thing Zoe's got flying. All her
life, whenever she felt anything too intensely, objects would start moving.
She's never been able to control her power, so instead she's shut down her
emotions. Now, as a powerful enemy approaches, she's losing control of her
heart. But letting love lead her out of the darkness might save her life...
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Touching Darkness
(Offspring #3)
They live ordinary lives, but they are extraordinary. They
are the Offspring, children of a mysterious experiment gone awry--and they are
in terrible danger.
Nicholas Braden has an uncanny psychic talent for finding
things--which is why he's been recruited for a covert government program
designed to hunt down terrorists. While his work for a shady controller named
Darkwell is leading him down some very questionable alleyways, it's also
bringing him closer to Olivia, Darkwell's stunning young assistant. A
"good girl" with a wild, secret side, Olivia tempts Nicholas in ways
he never believed possible--and in his business, a loss of control could prove
fatal.
But there is something not right about the operation. And as
Nicholas and Olivia's passion reaches a white-hot intensity, chilling reversals
of good and evil, of right and wrong, suddenly threaten their very survival.
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Burning Darkness
(Offspring #4)
They live ordinary lives, but they are extraordinary. They
are the Offspring, children of a mysterious experiment gone awry--and they are
in terrible danger.
A government-trained assassin, Fonda Raine has her sights
locked on her latest target: Eric Aruda, one of the rogue Offspring--a
pyrokenetic who can create fires with just a thought. But Fonda has awesome
powers of her own--and her ability to astral project and be in two places at
one time enables her to put herself exactly where she wants to be . . . in
Eric's bed.
Eric is stunned and pleased by the inexplicable appearance
of the mysterious enchantress, unaware that Fonda plans to seduce him, throw
him off his guard, and then eliminate him. But the game changes radically with
the arrival of an assassin from hell with orders to destroy them both. And
suddenly Fonda and Eric have only two choices: to join forces or go down in
flames.
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Beyond the Darkness
(Offspring #5)
They live ordinary lives, but they are extraordinary. They
are the Offspring, children of a mysterious experiment gone awry--and they are
in terrible danger.
Cheveyo: a name that stirs Petra like no other, reviving
deep feelings of pleasure . . . and pain. Despite her rare psychic gifts, the
beautiful half-human Offspring doesn't know why the magnificent shapeshifter
walked out of her life when the bond they shared was powerful . . . and intensely
passionate.
But Cheveyo is not gone. From the shadows, he watches over
his beloved, determined that the malevolent enemies he hunts with fang and claw
will not invade her world. But now, suddenly, the stakes are getting higher--as
an insidious evil plots the destruction of Petra's race. Cheveyo can remain
hidden no longer from the lover who completes him but could destroy him . . .
if his own inner darkness doesn't destroy her first.
The Darkness Within
(Offspring #5.5)
Tucker has always known he was different. But he's learned
to control the Darkness within him, to keep his inner wolf at bay, as long as
he doesn't fall in love. And that shouldn't be a problem because he hasn't seen
his one true love since he was a teenager.
Del needs help, desperately. And the only person she can
rely on happens to be the one man she knows she shouldn't seek out. Tucker's
fierce protective instincts have scared her before, but she has to take the
risk.
Now that they're reunited, the love they struggled so long
to forget rushes back stronger than ever. The temptation to give in is high,
but it could cost them everything. And when Tucker's wolf is unleashed, will
they be able to save themselves?
Turn to Darkness
(Offspring #5.6)
Shea is used to taking care of herself. She has special
powers, and she knows how to use them. She's pushed away the ugliness of her
past, just like she pushed away Greer, the only man who had ever reached beyond
her defenses.
All Greer wants is to love Shea, though that comes at a high
price for him: as a shapeshifter, once he takes her as his mate, he'll never be
able to let go. So maybe it's for the best that she's made it clear she is not
interested in anything romantic.
But when Shea's traumatic past combines with a new danger,
nothing will stop Greer from protecting the woman he loves, even if it means
losing any chance he has of a future with her.
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Darkness Becomes Her
(Offspring #6)
They live ordinary lives, but they are extraordinary. They
are the Offspring, children of a mysterious experiment gone awry--and they are
in terrible danger.
Power Junkie: Lachlan McLeod spent wild years astrally
projecting himself into other times and places. But he doesn't get out much
anymore--not after the fatal mistake that cost him a precious loved one.
Pixie Fugitive: Jessie isn't having a bad day. She's having
a bad lifetime. After the terrifying act of supernatural violence that
destroyed her family, she's been on the run for years. But now her ruthless
enemy is drawing closer . . . and her own powers have finally awakened.
They're two people who don't play well with others. But
they're going to have to learn to, and quickly. Because they're the only two
people in the world who can save each other--and their passion is the only
thing that can save the world.
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Monday, September 3, 2012
ARC Review - "Turn to Darkness" by Jaime Rush
Turn to Darkness
Author: Jaime Rush
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: 9/11/12
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: ARC provided by Edelweiss
Author’s Website:
Description
Shea has been taking care of herself for years now and even when she got a little bit of help from a group of guys that call themselves the D'Rats, she still only depended on herself thanks to a traumatic event in her past that has her never trusting anyone more than she has to. Having special powers makes it a little bit easier to get by but it's still pretty lonely.
Greer thought of Shea as nothing more than a little sister until the day he walked in and saw what she's hiding under her big baggy clothes. Ever since then he's wanted her, bad! And he doesn't just want to sleep with her, he wants everything, which could be a bad thing considering he holds the darkness and that can make a man very possessive. But Shea isn't opening up, instead she's moved out of their house and closed herself off from him.
When danger finds Shea, and all of the guys too, Greer steps in to help her but there's another threat now. Someone close to them has done something terrible and is going to try to again. Together they fight the darkness that is after them and in the process end up unlocking a passion that they just can't live without.
Review
WOW! I loved this book! It's that simple and if I could just leave it at that, I would! It's packed full of action, mystery and some smokin' HOT lovin'! I'm more than impressed with this novella and I hope beyond hope that Jaime will give us at least one more...because well, there is at least one more character who is so lonely. ;) *Hint Hint*
I've followed the Offspring series since the very first book and I've invested a lot of time into reading them all so I'm always super excited when I get a new story. This one is kind of an extension of the last Novella in the series, The Darkness Within, and I've been dying to read this one ever since I finished the other one. That last one featured Del and Tucker and this one features Tucker's brother Greer and Shea, who are both part of the D'Rats group. I liked The Darkness Within, but I liked this one SO much better. Why, because Greer is an amazing hero, sweet, charming, totally sexy and more than a little alpha and Shea is quite the woman, she can really kick some ass! Together, they make the perfect couple!
I loved the dynamics between the two main characters. Greer with his darkness made things a little tricky because of what comes with that darkness but he still manages to get past it and go after the woman he wants, whether she wants him to or not. And Shea, goodness the poor girl went through hell and back so it's no wonder that Greer has to fight so hard to get her to come around. But when she does, it's the sweetest and sexiest coming together I've read in quite some time.
It was really great to get a little update on Tucker and Del too and the other D'Rats. I was a little upset with the twist thrown in, you'll have to read it to find out, but I got over it. It was very sad though to find out what happens but a necessary twist for the book to work so it all evens out in the end.
Overall this book is a great read and I would definitely recommend it to all Offspring fans, as well as lovers of Paranormal Romance too, but you should know when starting this one, you should at least read the novella that came before it so you don't get lost and so you don't miss that fantastic story. I give this book 5 Moons and I'm impatiently waiting to see if we will get another story from this series. I truly hope so because it really is a great series! Now go pre-order and fall in love with the Offspring!
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Cover Reveal - "Turn To Darkness" by Jaime Rush
Due out September 2012
I am SOOOO excited about this one! I've followed this entire series and when I finished reading The Darkness Within I was dying to know one character in particulars story and I'm pretty sure this is it! *fingers crossed* SO, I can't wait to get to read it!!! :)
Monday, May 28, 2012
Author Q&A & Giveaway - Jaime Rush
We are pleased to welcome Jaime Rush to Book Lovin' Mamas today!!! Jaime was nice enough to answer some questions for me about herself and her Offspring series. Please enjoy and check out the giveaway at the bottom of this post to enter for a chance to win a copy of her new book, Darkness Becomes Her.
A little about Jaime
(Borrowed from authors website)
I'm so glad you've come to visit. So you want to know a
little more about me? I am the daughter of an exiled king, living a life of
both luxury and danger. While ensconced in our palace in our adopted land of
Romania, we must be ever-vigilant of the dark forces that expunged us from the
beautiful and sacred land that was once called Eden.
You can tell I write fiction, right? I wish I could say that
I was an airline pilot or a former spy or something exciting, but my life has
been pretty ordinary. My mom likes to assure people that I had a nice, happy,
stable childhood in her defense of the fact that I kill people for a living. On
paper, of course. I was always drawn to the strange and unexplained, and to the
dark side of human nature. I devoured Alfred Hitchcock anthologies, as well as
the movies. Loved watching Unsolved Mysteries and true crime television. My
sometimes warped sense of humor probably came from all those MAD magazines that
were always around the house. Don't even get me started on my Alfred E. Neuman
nightmares.
So, yes, I am fascinated by what makes people do evil
things, but mostly what I love about what I write is that good triumphs in the
end. The bad guy gets his just punishment. We don't always get that in real
life. But I believe in the strength and beauty of our souls and that we can at
least triumph over our own demons--our pasts, our nemesises, the hurts we've
sustained along the way. The people in my books have the baggage and hurts and
insecurities we all do. Then I throw them into a really bad situation, test
their hearts and souls, and in the end, they find not only love for someone
else, but for themselves, too. If they can do it, so can you, and you don't
even need to have people trying to kill you to achieve it.
I've lived in southwest Florida my whole life. I have a
wonderful family, fabulous friends, and consider myself blessed beyond reason.
I swim, work out, meditate, read, and spend time with the aforementioned
friends and family. I try to find joy in the little things in life and to find
the lessons in the hard times. Life is truly what we make it, and I choose to
make mine fantastic.
I actually do have another identity. I have written eighteen
books, mostly paranormal romantic suspense, under the name Tina Wainscott.
Check out my website at www.tinawainscott.com. Unfortunately those books are
out of print right now, but some of them are available new and even signed. If
you're interested, use the contact form. I'm working on getting them into
e-book format. If you like the Jaime books, I think you'll like most of my
earlier books, too.
What inspired me to write the Offspring series? I love
television shows like The X-Files, Lost, Highlander, and Roswell. Ah, the
romance, the action, the group dynamics, and those delicious paranormal
elements! So I created a series that rolls all of what I miss into one package.
I became fascinated when I read about the classified
experiments the government undertook that explored using psychic abilities.
Even though it's been declassified, much of what the various agencies did has
been kept secret. I thought, "Wow, this stuff is real!" (See links
below for more). Then, of course, my devious literary mind started spinning.
What if the subjects of those programs were given something that altered their
DNA and enhanced their abilities? What if their offspring inherited it? And
what if…? Well, you get the idea.
I came up with a group of people who must come together out
of necessity, who bond, grow, encounter terrifying danger, and fall in love.
Each book features a different couple, but we get to see all of the Offspring,
because they're working with (and sometimes against) each other.
Jaime's new book will be in stores tomorrow, May 29, so check it out and get your copy! It's sure to be a fantastic addition to a wonderful series!!!
Darkness Becomes Her
Offspring #6
Description
They live ordinary lives, but they are extraordinary.
They are the Offspring, children of a mysterious experiment gone awry—and they are in terrible danger.
Power Junkie: Lachlan McLeod spent wild years astrally projecting himself into other times and places. But he doesn't get out much anymore—not after the fatal mistake that cost him a precious loved one.
Pixie Fugitive: Jessie isn't having a bad day. She's having a bad lifetime. After the terrifying act of supernatural violence that destroyed her family, she's been on the run for years. But now her ruthless enemy is drawing closer . . . and her own powers have finally awakened.
They're two people who don't play well with others. But they're going to have to learn to, and quickly. Because they're the only two people in the world who can save each other — and their passion is the only thing that can save the world
They are the Offspring, children of a mysterious experiment gone awry—and they are in terrible danger.
Power Junkie: Lachlan McLeod spent wild years astrally projecting himself into other times and places. But he doesn't get out much anymore—not after the fatal mistake that cost him a precious loved one.
Pixie Fugitive: Jessie isn't having a bad day. She's having a bad lifetime. After the terrifying act of supernatural violence that destroyed her family, she's been on the run for years. But now her ruthless enemy is drawing closer . . . and her own powers have finally awakened.
They're two people who don't play well with others. But they're going to have to learn to, and quickly. Because they're the only two people in the world who can save each other — and their passion is the only thing that can save the world
Q&A
1. What inspired you to become a writer and did you always know
you would write?
I've been writing since I can remember, or at least making up
stories. I see the stories like a movie in my head. I love getting snippets
that way, like a scene that plays out, usually either a sexy scene or a
conflict scene. I knew I would be a writer, but it wasn't until I was in my
twenties that romantic suspense picked me. Until then I wrote all kinds of
short stories. Paranormal elements have usually played into my stories as well.
My first published book (now e-pubbed as Until I Die Again) had a heroine was
killed in the first scene and gets a second chance … in another woman's body! I
love twisting the paranormal my way.
2. Who were your favorite authors growing up and who are your
favorites now? Do you have a favorite book?
I devoured collections of Alfred Hitchcock short stories as a
kid. I loved the original two V.C. Andrews series, too. I don't think there was
a book that inspired me to write, per se. But I loved the idea of going into my
imagination as I read, and that's what I love about writing, too. I read Ilona
Andrews' series and Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series. I wish I had more
time to read! My favorite book would probably be Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.
That book moved me, sucked me in and wrung me dry.
3. When you’re not writing, what are your hobbies/interests?
Hm, when am I not writing? I do love to go out on our boat with
friends and/or family.
4. What does a typical writing day look like for you?
I try to start out with a little meditation to ground myself in
the day, and then I tackle email and a bit of social networking. Then I work on
whatever it is I'm doing at the moment. Usually it's editing.
5. Fun Question: If you could to any place, where would you go
and why?
I've always wanted to go to Greece. When I was a teenager, I saw
this movie called "Summer Lovers". It was set in Greece and ever
since, I have this romantic ideal of what it's like there. And I love Greek food!
6. Do you listen to music when writing? If so who do you listen
to?
I listen to the Offspring! Seriously! They're an offbeat group,
sort of punkish rock.
It depends on my mood. Like right now, I have no music on and
the sliding door is open, so all I hear is the wind rushing through the palms
and trees and the occasional bird. I love nature. I make sound tracks for my
characters in iTunes, one for, say, the heroine's character, when she's in a
poignant or emotional place, for sexy scenes and suspense. So when I'm writing
a scene like that, I'll play his or her music. In general, I'll have Sirius's
Alt-Nation channel on.
7. What inspired you to write the Offspring series?
I loved the X-Files and Roswell, and when they went off the air,
I really missed the paranormal abilities, the sense of people being hunted
down, and finding the truth. So I made up my own series with those qualities. I
also loved LOST, where you have a few people all thrown together in a tense
situation, so I used that aspect as well.
8. Do you have a favorite character or book from the series?
I love the first one, A PERFECT DARKNESS. I also really liked
Eric from BURNING DARKNESS because he surprised me. I never intended for him to
be anything but an obnoxious foil and he took on a life of his own. I also
loved BEYOND THE DARKNESS because I wanted to know why Cheveyo couldn't be with
Petra, too. And I like DARKNESS BECOMES HER because it brings in some new
aspects to the series. Lachlan is a perfectly tortured kind of guy, so of course
I had to torture him more (heh heh).
9. With the new book coming out is makes me realize how few
characters are left. I’m assuming the Lachlan’s brother, Magnus, will get his
own book but what about Pope? Will he get his own story?
The future of a series often depends on the publisher, so for
the moment, I don't have definite plans for Pope and Magnus's stories. However,
I promise my readers they will get their stories one way or another. I created
a spin-off group with my novellas (THE DARKNESS WITHIN, March 2012). But yes,
there's a limit as to how many people are in the world. I left loopholes to
bring in others but no one new has stepped up in my creative mind as a
character. Pope was another surprise, I have to say. I had no idea who he was
in the whole scheme of things when he popped into the first book. I love how he
fit into the storyline and who he became, so I'm looking forward to seeing him
get his happy ending.
10. Your new novella, The Darkness Within, was a fantastic
addition to the Offspring series. I know I’ve asked you before but I want to
ask again for our readers too. Will we get to see more of those characters in
their own future stories?
Definitely. And thanks! Shea and Greer will be featured in a
second novella that I'm hoping will come out in the next few months. Cody
hasn't popped in to announce his story yet. Obviously I left room for him,
though. I really enjoy writing the novellas.
11. I saw you mention in a chat a while back that you have a new
series in the works. Can you tell us anything about that? Will it also be PNR?
With The Hidden, I'm really jumping into PNR. Dragons,
Angels, Magick, it's all in there. (okay, no vampires, LOL). I didn't want to
have an overwhelming number of characters/creatures, nor did I want to explore
existing mythologies that are already being used. So I decided to create my own
and keep it somewhat simple. Of course, as it grows, more aspects pop up. Here's
a blurb:
Miami. A melting pot of cultures: American, Cuban, Haitian …
Dragons, Angels, and sorcerers. Magick hides behind the glitter and sunshine,
where humans imbued with the essence of deities keep the balance between angry
and forgotten gods, demons, and those of their kind who cannot fight the
seductive lure of their magick.
I'm am so frickin' excited about this series and world! I have
had so much fun creating the history and mythology, the creatures and abilities,
oh, and sexy Dragon shifters, mysterious angels, and Deuces, who are sorcerers.
I like that they're human, but they have this magick essence that rules their
lives. And I'm thrilled that Grand Central Publishing will be bringing it out
next year. The first book in the trilogy debuts in April, with another in
August and the third in December. Plus I've already written two novellas as a
tasty appetizer. I wrote them first, and they really opened up the world for
me. Something would develop, and I'd have to copy and paste it into my world
notes! I spent as much time doing that as I did writing, I think.
Thank you so much Jaime, for this wonderful interview and the awesome giveaway! We hope you'll come back soon! Jaime and her publisher are offering up a copy of Darkness Becomes Her to one lucky winner, so if you want to win it make sure to fill out the rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.
A Cool Contest for Readers and Writers –A little fame & a little fortune!
Jaime Rush (aka Tina Wainscott) is celebrating the sixth book in her psychic romantic suspense series, DARKNESS BECOMES HER (Avon), with her Kick Butt First Line contest. Shocking, suspenseful…make us want more! Cash prizes! Contest runs from through July 1, 2012. For writers and readers. Check out the entries—they're a lot of fun! www.JaimeRush.com
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Review - "The Darkness Within" by Jaime Rush
Author: Jaime Rush
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: March 13, 2012
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Amazon (Bought)
Buy: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Del has grown up knowing she was different and with Tucker she felt normal because he was different too. But because Tucker reminder Del’s mom of her possessive ex husband she sent him away when she found them together, kissing. Now Seven years later Del’s mom is in trouble and Del turns to the only man who can help her, Tucker. Tucker doesn’t stick with one woman, ever! He never allows himself to get close to anyone, other than his family, because he fears he wouldn’t be able to control the Darkness, an ability to control matter inherited from his father. But the only person that would happen with is Del and he’s over her. Until she shows back up, needing his help to find her mother. Together they fight the evil who not only wants Del’s mom dead, but Del and Tucker too and in doing that, maybe they’ll re-discover their love for one another.
My Review
Once again I am thoroughly enthralled! I am SO in love with this series!!! Her characters are always so interesting and there is always action. I really wish it had been longer but it was still so good just the way it is. Tucker is now one of my favorite characters from books. Such a sweetie, but still Mr. macho, able to take care of himself. And the way he loved Del, so heartbreaking. I just wanted to slap Del’s mom for ever taking that love away from them. They never did anything wrong but she still ripped them apart. Del was a great leading lady, strong, independent but still a little needy, and very entertaining. Her and Tuck fit so well together.
I really really liked that this one was more connected to the main Offspring books. Not directly but it refers to things that were in a couple of the books. I’m really hoping we learn more about this other dimension in the new book due out in May. And I SO SO hope that we get to see more of Greer and Shea, I really think those two would make a fantastic book!!!
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