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Showing posts with label Alpha Instinct. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alpha Instinct. Show all posts
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Blog Tour: "Mating Instinct" by Katie Reus (Interview/Promo/Giveaways)
Welcome to our Virtual tour stop of "Mating Instinct" by Katie Reus brought to you by Book Monster Promotions.
Thanks so much for having me here today,
ladies! And can I just say I LOVE Anna’s avatar on Goodreads!
1. Tell us 5 things about yourself that
we would not be able to find on the web.
KR: I lived on a boat one summer in The
Keys many years ago (when I was still in college), I hate flying over bodies of
water, I’m not a fan of public speaking, I met my husband when I was working as
a bartender, and my dream vacation is to Scotland.
2. What does a typical writing day
look for you?
KR: With a young son I don’t have
completely ‘typical’ days anymore, but I try to wake up early and get in a
couple hours of writing before he’s up. If I’m lucky I can get in my entire
word count in the morning. Then anything else is just icing on the cake. If
not, I work during his naptime or at night once my husband can help out. Heh,
or I hole up like a fiend on weekends when my MIL watches my son and cram in a
week’s worth of writing in two days. Basically, when I’m working on a project,
I give myself a specific word count I need to meet that day and make it happen.
3. Tell us a little bit about Mating
Instinct and why readers should check it out?
KR: Mating Instinct is full of danger,
action, romance and sexual tension. Oh, the sexual tension! Kat and Jayce have
a rough history and unlike the first two heroes in this series, he doesn’t even
try to feign civility. He’s five hundred years old and this human woman just
knocked him on his ass and by the time Mating Instinct releases, he’s not even
trying to fight his need for her anymore. Unfortunately for him, she is.
For the
official description:
As the
beast within struggles to break free, he must learn to be what she needs…
Surviving
for centuries, powerful lupine shifter Jayce Kazan managed to stay away from
humans until he met Kat Saburova and was consumed by the need to protect her.
But while Jayce shared his passion with the human seer, he refused to make her
his bondmate—a refusal that caused the end of their relationship.
A year
later, an attack that left Kat near death has resulted in another lupine
shifter turning her. Furious that he wasn’t the one to save her, Jayce is
determined to show Kat that he is the one she should rely on. But the newly
turned shifter is still traumatized and worried that she’ll hurt those she
loves, unless she can learn to control her inner wolf.
And as
Jayce struggles to protect Kat from her own worst instincts and convince her to
rekindle their love, the extremists who almost killed her are looking to finish
the job…
4. How many more books are planned in
the Moon shifter series?
KR: As of right now, after Mating
Instinct, there will be two more books and one novella in the series. It’s
possible the contract could extend, but I just don’t know at this point.
5. If you could be one of your
characters from the Moon shifter series, who would you be and why?
KR: Ack, this is hard! Hmm, I should
probably pick someone totally kickass like Kat or Erin but…I adore Esperanze
(the heroine in Lover’s Instinct, novella 1.5). She’s a beta, which in the Moon
Shifter world means physically weaker, but she’s a teacher, loves reading and
education and she’s mated to a seriously hot alpha wolf who worships her. I
don’t know if that’s who I would want to be, but that’s who I’m most like, lol.
6. What has been the easiest and hardest
scene to write in the series so far?
KR: Fighting scenes come more naturally
to me. I envision them in my mind, like a movie playing out and sometimes I
can’t write them fast enough. Some of the really emotional scenes, especially
between Kat and Jayce were hard to write. Making sure all the emotion they’re
feeling is conveyed on the pages was sometimes a struggle. While I know what
they’re thinking, I need to make sure the reader does too.
7. Why inspired you to write the series?
(Did you have love for the wolf shifters....because I know I do...and I
am addicted to your wolf shifters...*sigh*)
KR: I’m totally in love with shifters! I
discovered paranormal romance because of Sherrilyn Kenyon, then after her I
discovered JR Ward and fell in love with all these smoking hot
vampires/DarkHunters, etc…but I desperately wanted some hot shifters. Since
then I’ve actually discovered some great shifter series but up until that point
I’d only read vampires (yes, I apparently lived in a cave, lol) and just really
wanted some hot shifter stories. Writing about men and women who aren’t afraid
to tap into their animal instinct is awesome.
8. Who does the covers to the series?
KR: Katie Anderson (and she’s uber
talented!)
9. What is up next for Katie Reus?
KR: This year I’ve got two to three more
Red Stone books planned to release and in October the first book in my new
romantic suspense series will be launching from Signet! The title of the first is
Targeted and I’m very excited about it. And there’s a possibility of something
else releasing that I can’t talk about just yet.
10. Do you have anything specific
you want to say to your readers?
KR: Thank you for being awesome! Over
the course of 2012 my reader base has seriously grown and I can’t tell you how
awesome it is to interact with so many amazing people online.
Fun questions:
11. If you could have dinner with
one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
KR: I’m always an epic fail with this
question. I could give you a really clichéd answer like Anne Frank (though
talking to her would be amazing), but for the mood I’m in now, I’m gonna say
Chesty Puller. He was a general when he retired from the Marines and he’s
pretty much a badass. He was the only Marine to be awarded 5 Navy Crosses…which
is insane! The man was a tactical genius.
12. I noticed on your FB page as
well as Kaylea Cross's FB page, that you went to visit her...what kind of
adventures did you do together? =) (She is another one of my FAVE
authors...which I cannot get enough of)
KR: I adore her! She’s one of my best
friends and I feel so lucky to have her in my life. I got to see White Rock,
which was pretty cool since Psych is filmed there (I love that show), we had an
amazing spa day for her birthday, I got to visit Vancouver and really, just
getting to hang out with her for four straight days was awesome. I got to meet
almost all of her family and some of her friends and they are a fun bunch! Ha,
we visited Starbucks a lot ;)
Thank you lovely ladies for having me as
a guest! As a thank you, my publisher is giving away one copy of Mating
Instinct (US only) to one random commenter.
A
little about Katie:
Katie has been reading romance since a young age—ever since she discovered her
mom’s hidden stash. Luckily the addiction stayed with her into adulthood. She
writes paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense for Carina Press,
Harlequin Nocturne, and NAL/Signet Eclipse. To learn more about her please
visit her website, blog, facebook or find her on twitter @katiereus.
Alpha Instinct
(Moon Shifter #1)
Publishing Date: 2/7/12
Publisher: Signet Eclipse
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Description:
Fear has a scent. So does desire…
Ana Cordona has been a strong leader for the lupine shifters who survived after all the males and most of the females in her pack were mysteriously poisoned. As tough as she is, with no Alpha male, the pack is vulnerable to the devious shifter Taggart, who wants to claim both their ranch and Ana as his own. When Connor Armstrong comes back into her life, promising protection, it’s almost enough to make Ana forget how he walked out on her before—and reluctantly accept his offer to mate.
The minute Connor sees Ana again, it reawakens a raw hunger. He must have her for his bondmate—his wolf cries out for it. But his human side knows he must proceed with caution because of their complicated past. If he is to truly have her body and soul, he must go beyond his burning desire and win back her heart. Whatever it takes, he is determined not to leave her side again.
But Taggart and his rival pack are not their only enemies. A human element in town is targeting shifters. Their plan not only threatens Ana and Connor’s future, but the lives of the entire pack…
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Purchase Links:
Lover's Instinct
(Moon Shifters #1.5)
Publishing Date: 8/7/12
Publisher: Signet
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Description:
Lupine shifter Nikan Lawless has it bad for Esperanze Cordona, the sweet and curvy woman who only views him as a friend. But when Nikan is assigned to act as Esperanze’s bodyguard during a weekend education conference, he knows it’s the perfect opportunity to seduce her off her feet—away from the pack.
To put his plan into motion Nikan cancels one of their hotel rooms, giving them time to get to know one another in a whole different way. But when a man from Esperanze’s past shows up in need of help, Nikan must shield her from a group of dangerous rogue shifters, all while trying to prove that they’re destined to be mates.
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Purchase Links:
Primal Possession
(Moon Shifters #2)
Publishing Date: 9/4/12
Publisher: Signet Eclipse
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Description:
To protect her, he will unleash the beast within…
As his pack’s second-in-command, lupine shifter Liam Armstrong gives orders and takes what he wants—until he meets red-headed, blue-eyed December McIntyre. Liam knows the human beauty is his intended mate the moment he sees her, but December is far too strong-willed to accept his protection.
December, whose brother is the town sheriff, has every reason to mistrust shifters after one killed her youngest sibling. But the forceful and handsome Liam has gotten under her skin in a way she hadn’t thought possible, and the desire she feels for him is almost too much to bear.
When a radical hate group targets all humans known to sympathize with paranormal beings, December is attacked in her bookstore. Reluctantly, she turns to the only one who can help her: Liam. And he is going to take her to places within herself she never knew existed.
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Purchase Links:
Amazon (paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Barnes & Noble (paperback) | Barnes & Noble (Nook) | BAM | Book Depository | Kobo books | Penguin
Mating Instinct
(Moon Shifters #3)
Publishing Date: 3/5/13
Publisher: Signet Eclipse
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Description:
As the beast within struggles to break free, he must learn to be what she needs…
Surviving for centuries, powerful lupine shifter Jayce Kazan managed to stay away from humans until he met Kat Saburova and was consumed by the need to protect her. But while Jayce shared his passion with the human seer, he refused to make her his bondmate—a refusal that caused the end of their relationship.
A year later, an attack that left Kat near death has resulted in another lupine shifter turning her. Furious that he wasn’t the one to save her, Jayce is determined to show Kat that he is the one she should rely on. But the newly turned shifter is still traumatized and worried that she’ll hurt those she loves, unless she can learn to control her inner wolf.
And as Jayce struggles to protect Kat from her own worst instincts and convince her to rekindle their love, the extremists who almost killed her are looking to finish the job…
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Purchase Links:
Amazon (paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Barnes & Noble (paperback) | Barnes & Noble (Nook) | BAM | Book Depository | Indie Bound Books | Kobo books (coming soon) | Penguin
Katie fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom’s stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it. However, she didn’t always know she wanted to be a writer. After graduating summa cum laude with a degree in psychology and working too many jobs she hated, she finally figured things out.
She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense. Her publishers include Carina Press, Harlequin Nocturne, Ellora’s Cave and NAL/Signet Eclipse (Penguin). Regardless of genre, she always includes a happy ending. When she’s not creating stories she loves spending time with her husband and family.
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Connect with Katie:
Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads |
Amazon Page
Surviving for centuries, powerful lupine shifter Jayce Kazan managed to stay away from humans until he met Kat Saburova and was consumed by the need to protect her. But while Jayce shared his passion with the human seer, he refused to make her his bondmate—a refusal that caused the end of their relationship.
A year later, an attack that left Kat near death has resulted in another lupine shifter turning her. Furious that he wasn’t the one to save her, Jayce is determined to show Kat that he is the one she should rely on. But the newly turned shifter is still traumatized and worried that she’ll hurt those she loves, unless she can learn to control her inner wolf.
And as Jayce struggles to protect Kat from her own worst instincts and convince her to rekindle their love, the extremists who almost killed her are looking to finish the job…
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Purchase Links:
Amazon (paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Barnes & Noble (paperback) | Barnes & Noble (Nook) | BAM | Book Depository | Indie Bound Books | Kobo books (coming soon) | Penguin
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Connect with Katie:
Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads |
Amazon Page
Two Giveaways to Enter:
(First Giveaway)
Katie's Publisher (Penguin) is giving away a paperback of MATING INTINCT to one winner at every tour stop. US ONLY
(sorry no international - it's shipping from the publisher)
Just leave a comment underneath this blog post with your broken email addy to enter.
(Second Giveaway)
Katie is giving away a signed set of the MOON SHIFTER series (All 3 books - Alpha Instinct, Primal Possession and Mating Instinct), Romance Trading Cards (for Alpha Instinct, Lover's Instinct & Primal Possession) and a custom made wolf themed book thong to ONE lucky winner that follows the tour. Fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter the Grand Prize Giveaway:
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Review - "Alpha Instinct" by Katie Reus
(Moon Shifter #1)
by: Katie Reus
Publishing Date: 2/7/12
Publisher: Signet
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Library Book
Description:
Fear has a scent. So does desire…
Ana Cordona has been a strong leader for the lupine shifters who survived after all the males and most of the females in her pack were mysteriously poisoned. As tough as she is, with no Alpha male, the pack is vulnerable to the devious shifter Taggart, who wants to claim both their ranch and Ana as his own. When Connor Armstrong comes back into her life, promising protection, it’s almost enough to make Ana forget how he walked out on her before—and reluctantly accept his offer to mate.
The minute Connor sees Ana again, it reawakens a raw hunger. He must have her for his bondmate—his wolf cries out for it. But his human side knows he must proceed with caution because of their complicated past. If he is to truly have her body and soul, he must go beyond his burning desire and win back her heart. Whatever it takes, he is determined not to leave her side again.
But Taggart and his rival pack are not their only enemies. A human element in town is targeting shifters. Their plan not only threatens Ana and Connor’s future, but the lives of the entire pack…
Ana Cordona has been a strong leader for the lupine shifters who survived after all the males and most of the females in her pack were mysteriously poisoned. As tough as she is, with no Alpha male, the pack is vulnerable to the devious shifter Taggart, who wants to claim both their ranch and Ana as his own. When Connor Armstrong comes back into her life, promising protection, it’s almost enough to make Ana forget how he walked out on her before—and reluctantly accept his offer to mate.
The minute Connor sees Ana again, it reawakens a raw hunger. He must have her for his bondmate—his wolf cries out for it. But his human side knows he must proceed with caution because of their complicated past. If he is to truly have her body and soul, he must go beyond his burning desire and win back her heart. Whatever it takes, he is determined not to leave her side again.
But Taggart and his rival pack are not their only enemies. A human element in town is targeting shifters. Their plan not only threatens Ana and Connor’s future, but the lives of the entire pack…
My Review:
I finally got a chance to read "Alpha Instinct" this month. I've had on my TBR on Goodreads for awhile now. I'm so glad I squeezed this book in to read because I really LOVED it!
I'm a sucker for shifters. I love Alpha Males and a love strong alpha-heroine character.
Ana Cordona has been trying to take care of her pack since all the males and pregnant females died in her pack from a mystery poisoning. She has been trying to protect her pack from the other pack next to her who is run by Taggart, who wants more than anything to have Ana. She doesn't want anything to do with him because she knows he's nothing but trouble.
Connor Armstrong walks back into her life one night. He wants her to be his mate and he wants to help her take care of her pack. He has his own pack that he's been taking care. His brother, Liam, has been helping also. Ana is skeptical of Connor though because he walked out of her life 50 years ago and she never knew why. Connor had a good reason to walk out of her life, but he wants to make up for it.
Connor not only has to help Ana with her pack, but he also has to help his own pack adjust. Connor is also keeping secrets from Ana about his pack.
I could go on and on...but do not want to spoil anything.
What did I think of Alpha Instinct...I loved it! It definitely quenched my shifter addiction. =) Alpha Instinct had a dangerous Alpha Male and even a dangerous alpha female. I fell in love with Connor when he was introduced. I also adored Ana. She was stubborn when it came to Connor though. He has been in love with her forever...and Ana has been in love with him...but of course it takes a tragedy for them to finally realize they're meant to be. Oh...and when they do hook up...it gets really steamy. =)
I love the world Katie creates and how she introduces the other characters. I cannot wait to read Liam's book because you'll get a sneak peek in "Alpha Instinct" who he adores or actually who is addicted over.
I loved how Katie also had several bad guys in the novel. You'll find out when you read it, that she has several things happening to Ana and even Connor's pack.
I really look forward to the e-novella coming out and then the next novel.
I recommend this book to paranormal romance readers and readers who have an addiction to shifters like I do.
Who doesn't love a Alpha Male? I know I do. ;)
I could go on and on...but do not want to spoil anything.
What did I think of Alpha Instinct...I loved it! It definitely quenched my shifter addiction. =) Alpha Instinct had a dangerous Alpha Male and even a dangerous alpha female. I fell in love with Connor when he was introduced. I also adored Ana. She was stubborn when it came to Connor though. He has been in love with her forever...and Ana has been in love with him...but of course it takes a tragedy for them to finally realize they're meant to be. Oh...and when they do hook up...it gets really steamy. =)
I love the world Katie creates and how she introduces the other characters. I cannot wait to read Liam's book because you'll get a sneak peek in "Alpha Instinct" who he adores or actually who is addicted over.
I loved how Katie also had several bad guys in the novel. You'll find out when you read it, that she has several things happening to Ana and even Connor's pack.
I really look forward to the e-novella coming out and then the next novel.
I recommend this book to paranormal romance readers and readers who have an addiction to shifters like I do.
Who doesn't love a Alpha Male? I know I do. ;)
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