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Showing posts with label Raphael/Parish. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Bayou Heat Blog Tour: Raphael & Parish by Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright (Guest Post & Giveaway)
Today we have with us Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright. They're sharing with us Parish, from their new Bayou Heat series, favorite food recipe! This series is definitely one you want to check out because these first two books were SO GOOD!!! You can read FranJessca's review of Raphael/Parish HERE
Laura and Alexandra welcome you to a taste of Bayou
Heat. For a chance to win a swag bag of
Bayou Heat goodies, just tell us your favorite comfort food. Below is a recipe for Parish’s favorite
dinner J
Sea Food Gumbo
Ingredients
- 1 cup
all-purpose flour
- 1 cup
vegetable oil
- 2 cups
finely chopped onion
- 2
green bell peppers, finely chopped
- 1 crab
- 1
lobster tail
- 1/4
cup Creole seasoning
- 4
pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1
pound crabmeat
- scallions,
finely chopped
- parsley,
finely chopped
Directions
Make the roux: Heat
fat or oil over medium high heat. Add flour all at once whisking vigorously. When
mixture thins and starts to bubble, reduce heat to low and cut back on the
whisking. Cook until you smell a toasty aroma then cook 2 minutes more,
stirring occasionally.
Bring 10 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in the
onion, bell peppers and roux and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally,
until the vegetables are very soft, about 45 minutes. Add the blue crab and
lobster tail and boil until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the
lobster tail and crab; discard the crab. Let the lobster cool slightly, then
remove the meat from the shell and cut into small chunks; refrigerate until
ready to use.
Add the Creole seasoning to the pot and bring to a boil;
cook until the liquid reduces by one-quarter, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Add the
shrimp and cook over medium heat until firm, about 20 minutes. Add the crabmeat
and reserved lobster meat and cook 10 minutes. Stir in the scallions and parsley
and remove from the heat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Serve over rice.
Bayou Heat Series
New Year. New World. New Species.
LEGEND OF THE PANTERA
Hidden
in the depths of the Louisiana bayous, the Pantera, have become little more
than a legend to most humans. It’s rumored that in the ancient past twin
sisters, born of magic, had created a sacred land and claimed it as their own.
From that land was born creatures who were neither human or animal, but a mixture
of the two. Faster and stronger than humans, they have hyper acute senses, and
when surrounded by the magic of the Wildlands they’re capable of shifting into
pumas. It was also whispered that they possess other gifts. Telepathy,
witchcraft, immortality, and the ability to produce a musk that could enthrall
mere mortals. Mothers warned young girls never to roam alone near the swamps,
convinced that they would be snatched by the Pantera, while young men were
trained to avoid hunting anywhere near the protected Wildlands. Not that the
warnings were always successful. What girl didn’t dream of being seduced by a
gorgeous, mysterious stranger? And what young man didn’t want to try his skill
against the most lethal predators?
As the
years passed, however, the sightings of the Pantera became so rare that the
rumors faded to myths. Most believed the entire species had become extinct.
Sadly they weren’t entirely mistaken...
Raphael & Parish
Book #1 and #2 in the Bayou Heat Series
Available
Now:
The
brilliant and dangerous diplomat of the Pantera shapeshifters, Raphael has
devoted his life to discovering the key to the infertility that is threatening
the extinction of his
puma race. Creating a vast network of spies worldwide, he never expected to discover that the answer might be beneath his very nose. But when Ashe, a beautiful human female, crosses his path, his most primitive instincts are stirred.
Unable to resist, he takes her to his bed, and is shocked when she becomes pregnant with his child. It’s a miracle that might prove to be the salvation of his people, but only if he can keep her safe from the mercenaries determined to kill her.
puma race. Creating a vast network of spies worldwide, he never expected to discover that the answer might be beneath his very nose. But when Ashe, a beautiful human female, crosses his path, his most primitive instincts are stirred.
Unable to resist, he takes her to his bed, and is shocked when she becomes pregnant with his child. It’s a miracle that might prove to be the salvation of his people, but only if he can keep her safe from the mercenaries determined to kill her.
Untamed
and undeniably sexy, Parish, leader of the Pantera hunters, rarely leaves the
magic of the Wildlands to deal with the humans he despises. But with the prized
and risky Pantera birth on the way, puma shifter, Parish must travel to New
Orleans to find and bring back a human doctor. The moment he sees the lovely,
talented and all too human Dr. Julia Cabot he cannot resist the wild, potent
drive to make her his. Betrayed and destroyed by love, Julia will not let her
heart choose her path again. But as she and Parish fight to save the life of an
unborn child, a fierce and overwhelming bond develops between them, threatening
her frozen heart with the secret hope and ultimate temptation of love and
family.
About
Laura:
Connect
with Laura:
About Alexandra:
Alexandra Ivy is the New York Times bestselling author of
the Guardians of Eternity series, the Immortal Rogues series and the Sentinels.
Alexandra graduated from Truman University with a degree in
theatre before deciding she preferred to bring her characters to life on paper
rather than stage. She currently lives in Missouri with her extraordinarily
patient husband and teenage sons.
Connect with Alexandra:
BAYOU
HEAT BLOG TOUR
01/3 - 01/19
01/04 - Paranormal
Haven
01/05 - I
Smell Sheep
01/06 - Book Monster Reviews
& LITERAL ADDICTION
LIVE CHAT w/ Laura & Alexandra on January 6, 2013
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Kenner's Blog
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01/15 - Cocktails and Books
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01/17 - The
Reading Café
01/18 - Ramblings From This Chick
01/19 - Over the Edge
01/20 - Mad Hatter Reads
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Monday, January 7, 2013
Review: "Raphael/Parish" by Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright
Raphael/Parish
(Bayou Heat #1-2)
by: Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright
Publishing Date: 1/3/12
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Amazon (Bought for Kindle)
Description:
RAPHAEL
The brilliant and dangerous diplomat of the Pantera shapeshifters, Raphael has devoted his life to discovering the key to the infertility that is threatening the extinction of his puma race. Creating a vast network of spies worldwide, he never expected to discover that the answer might be beneath his very nose. But when Ashe, a beautiful human female, crosses his path, his most primitive instincts are stirred. Unable to resist, he takes her to his bed, and is shocked when she becomes pregnant with his child. It’s a miracle that might prove to be the salvation of his people, but only if he can keep her safe from the mercenaries determined to kill her.
PARISH
Untamed and undeniably sexy, Parish, leader of the Pantera hunters, rarely leaves the magic of the Wildlands to deal with the humans he despises. But with the prized and risky Pantera birth on the way, puma shifter, Parish must travel to New Orleans to find and bring back a human doctor. The moment he sees the lovely, talented and all too human Dr. Julia Cabot he cannot resist the wild, potent drive to make her his. Betrayed and destroyed by love, Julia will not let her heart choose her path again. But as she and Parish fight to save the life of an unborn child, a fierce and overwhelming bond develops between them, threatening her frozen heart with the secret hope and ultimate temptation of love and family.
My Review:
I LOVED this! I finished it in less than 2 hours or maybe less as soon as my youngest went to bed. I loved this world that both Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright created.
Hello...it's based in Louisiana (in the bayou), which has Sexy Men that turn into Pumas, and of course those puma men who have magic to them as well....why would you not want to read this.
Plus...you have two amazing authors who come together to create it and there is more e-novella's to be told after this one. Oh YES...as soon as I saw it was on Amazon, I bought it and drained my Kindle Fire battery dry.
- I'm typing up this review kind of different from my others because I do not want to give away anything since both stories are short. (so not much explaining the storyline) -
The first part, "Raphael" is from the fabulous author, Alexandra Ivy, where she opens it up with the mystery of the half human, half feline creatures that live in the Bayou and how people avoided the areas due to the fact how enticing creatures were. Unfortunately, they are believed to be a myth because it seems the race is unable to birth any children. The shape shifters reverted to sending out their own kind pass the bayou to find out what could be the cause.
Alexandra Ivy definitely had me from the first page when I was reading her half of the book. I also happened to need a very cold shower after her half as well. Wow! She put some really steamy, sexy scenes in that novella. She definitely introduced the puma race very well and their dilemma and she definitely wrote two characters who had the hots for each other and needed each other. Raphael was very protective of Ashe even when he hardly knew her.
I look forward to Alexandra Ivy's next part in the next book. =) The woman can definitely make a reader imagine she's in the story with the characters.
The second part, "Parish" is by another fabulous author, Laura Wright and she definitely did not disappoint either. She picked it up from the ending of "Raphael", but of course with the leader of the Hunters, Parish, sent on a mission to retrieve someone they needed for Ashe and Raphael. The moment Parish finds her, he knows he must have her.
Laura Wright did an amazing job transitioning from picking up from Raphael and putting the previous characters in her story, as well giving Parish and Julia their story. I LOVED it!
Of course, Laura put together two characters that were stubborn at first, they had their reasons though, but they were meant to be with each other and help each other out.
She definitely left a cliffhanger at the end as well that made me want more. I need the next book now after reading this book because both authors definitely created a fave series for this year for me.
I recommend this book to paranormal romance and shapeshifter readers out there. If you are a feline shapeshifter addicted like I am, you definitely will enjoy this world that Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright have created. Just be prepared to want more though.
I know I need some more SEXY Pumas!!! =)
If you have not added this book to your to be read list yet (SHAME on you) ... you are missing out from two amazing Authors.
If you have not added this book to your to be read list yet (SHAME on you) ... you are missing out from two amazing Authors.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Cover Lust (23)
Welcome to Cover Lust, a weekly meme hosted by Book Lovin' Mamas specifically for showing off those Oh-So-Sexy book covers that we find ourselves drooling over.
Some credit goes to The Book Queen for our inspiration with her Lusting for Covers Meme.
To participate in the Cover Lust Meme:
~~Become a Follower of Book Lovin' Mamas (thru...GFC, Linky, Email).
~~
~~Create a post on your blog showing off your Sexy Cover for this week.
~~
Make sure to submit your link below so everyone can check out your Cover Lust.
That's it...very simple...and oh-so-sexy.
We look forward to seeing all the Cover Lust you all post.
Anna
First thought when I saw this book..."Ooh La La, I have to read that book!" I love Highlanders, oh man do I love them and this is a great series too! But the cover, well let's just say this one ranks in my top favorite covers ever!!! I can't wait to catch up with the ones I haven't read yet so I can dive into this book!
The Seduction of Elliot McBride
(Highland Pleasures #1)
by: Jennifer Ashley
Publishing Date: 12/31/12
Description:
PROPERLY IMPROPER…AND DARING TO LOVE…
Juliana St. John was raised to be very proper. After a long engagement, her wedding day dawns—only for Juliana to find herself jilted at the altar.
Fleeing the mocking crowd, she stumbles upon Elliot McBride, the tall, passionate Scot who was her first love. His teasing manner gives her an idea, and she asks Elliot to save her from an uncertain future—by marrying her…
After escaping brutal imprisonment, Elliot has returned to Scotland a vastly wealthy yet tormented man. Now Juliana has her hands full restoring his half-ruined manor in the Scottish Highlands and trying to repair the broken heart of the man some call irredeemably mad. Though beautiful and spirited, Juliana wonders if that will be enough to win a second chance at love.
FranJessca
I saw this cover on Laura Wright's FB page and fell incidentally in love. I adore Laura Wright's books and I have been meaning to read Alexandra Ivy's books...and now is a good excuse to start. Two amazing authors coming together...I'm definitely buying this and the other two books in the series.
And the description of the book definitely helps with my decision as well. =)
Raphael/Parish
(Bayou Heat #1-2)
by: Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright
Publishing Date: 1/7/13
Description:
Anna
First thought when I saw this book..."Ooh La La, I have to read that book!" I love Highlanders, oh man do I love them and this is a great series too! But the cover, well let's just say this one ranks in my top favorite covers ever!!! I can't wait to catch up with the ones I haven't read yet so I can dive into this book!
(Highland Pleasures #1)
by: Jennifer Ashley
Publishing Date: 12/31/12
Description:
PROPERLY IMPROPER…AND DARING TO LOVE…
Juliana St. John was raised to be very proper. After a long engagement, her wedding day dawns—only for Juliana to find herself jilted at the altar.
Fleeing the mocking crowd, she stumbles upon Elliot McBride, the tall, passionate Scot who was her first love. His teasing manner gives her an idea, and she asks Elliot to save her from an uncertain future—by marrying her…
After escaping brutal imprisonment, Elliot has returned to Scotland a vastly wealthy yet tormented man. Now Juliana has her hands full restoring his half-ruined manor in the Scottish Highlands and trying to repair the broken heart of the man some call irredeemably mad. Though beautiful and spirited, Juliana wonders if that will be enough to win a second chance at love.
FranJessca
I saw this cover on Laura Wright's FB page and fell incidentally in love. I adore Laura Wright's books and I have been meaning to read Alexandra Ivy's books...and now is a good excuse to start. Two amazing authors coming together...I'm definitely buying this and the other two books in the series.
And the description of the book definitely helps with my decision as well. =)
(Bayou Heat #1-2)
by: Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright
Publishing Date: 1/7/13
Description:
RAPHAEL
The brilliant and dangerous diplomat of the Pantera shapeshifters, Raphael has devoted his life to discovering the key to the infertility that is threatening the extinction of his puma race. Creating a vast network of spies worldwide, he never expected to discover that the answer might be beneath his very nose. But when Ashe, a beautiful human female, crosses his path, his most primitive instincts are stirred. Unable to resist, he takes her to his bed, and is shocked when she becomes pregnant with his child. It’s a miracle that might prove to be the salvation of his people, but only if he can keep her safe from the mercenaries determined to kill her.
PARISH
Untamed and undeniably sexy, Parish, leader of the Pantera hunters, rarely leaves the magic of the Wildlands to deal with the humans he despises. But with the prized and risky Pantera birth on the way, puma shifter, Parish must travel to New Orleans to find and bring back a human doctor. The moment he sees the lovely, talented and all too human Dr. Julia Cabot he cannot resist the wild, potent drive to make her his. Betrayed and destroyed by love, Julia will not let her heart choose her path again. But as she and Parish fight to save the life of an unborn child, a fierce and overwhelming bond develops between them, threatening her frozen heart with the secret hope and ultimate temptation of love and family.
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