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Paige Donovan is an ambitious college graduate who aspires to reach the top of the corporate ladder. She's climbing fast when given the promotion of a lifetime at a prestigious fashion magazine in New York City. Her bright future comes to an unexpected halt after news of her father's death. She inherits his old cabin in the Colorado Rockies, and just when she thinks her luck couldn't get any worse, she has a car accident in the mountains and awakens in the small, remote community of Black River.

Soon, she's engulfed in the mystical world of Varulv---wolves descended from 13th century Scandinavia and blessed by Norse gods with the ability to appear human. Paige is desperate to return home, but never expects to fall for her rescuer, Riley Gray, a charming young werewolf from England who offers her an alternate future with his pack.

Now, she must choose between the career she's always wanted and the love she's always dreamed.

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EXCERPT 

Heat Level: PG13

Riley fell asleep first, and I felt his soft fur on my face. His body temperature was warmer. His front paws wrapped around me, and I realized this was the most intimate I'd been with his animal form. He would never sleep with me as a human, and I had to accept it if I was going to be with him.

Hours passed, but I hadn't fallen into a deep slumber, yet. I heard the wood floor creak and opened my eyes to find myself sleeping alone. I looked toward the sound and saw someone standing a few feet from the bed, the moonlight casting a long shadow on the floor. With a gasp, I sat up and turned on the light. My wide eyes stared at Riley, naked and wet.

"What are you doing?"

He just looked at me.

I leaned toward him, looked down at the floor, and saw muddy paw prints. I followed the trail from the open window to where they turned into human footprints and ended where he stood.

I concluded he'd been outside. "Where did you go?"

He approached the bed and got in next to me. I sat with my back against the headboard, too bewildered to scold him about his dirty feet. He rested his head on the pillow with his arm tucked underneath.

"I had to sort out Zoë."

I swallowed hard. "What did you do?"

He blinked once. "I punished her."

I released a haggard breath when I noticed smeared blood on his chest. Fear laced my words. "Why do you have blood on you?"

He looked down at himself and spoke nonchalantly. "Oh, I thought I washed it all off in the river." He pulled the quilt back. "I'll go take a shower."

He tried to get out of bed, but I grabbed his arm and shouted, "What did you do, Riley?"

"She tried to kill you, so I defended you," he said casually.

"Yeah, you saved me from a vicious mauling. Thank you, but I remember telling you to let it go."

"I couldn't let her get away with attempted murder. I won't tolerate that behavior toward my mate." He shrugged, and his tone still sounded carefree. "So, I made an example out of her." I gaped at him. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "It's within my authority to punish my subordinates any way I see fit."

Warning bells suddenly went off in my head. "Did you hurt her?" I asked meekly as I gathered the quilt against my chest.

He pressed his soft lips to mine, and then whispered, "The important thing is...she'll never hurt you, again."

This time, I let him leave the bed. He walked out of the room, and minutes later, I heard the rushing water from the shower.

I turned off the light and lay motionless, staring at the ceiling and thinking about Zoë. I knew the blood on Riley's chest belonged to her, and I wondered how it got there. How did he exact his punishment and make an example out of her?

He rejoined me in the bed after his shower, smelling of clean soap. He kissed my lips again and snuggled next to me under the quilt. His warm body enveloped me like a second blanket.

"Go to sleep," he murmured.

Once his breathing evened out, his human body flashed into a wolf.

April Bostic is a New Jersey-based, Adult Romance author who enjoys unleashing her creativity and letting her imagination run wild. Her love of romance books inspired her to become not just a reader, but also a writer. In December 2008, she self-published her first novel, a contemporary romance with a supernatural twist entitled "A Rose to the Fallen".

Her first short story, "Right Here, Right Now", released in January 2012, is an erotic romance with a dash of S&M. The following year, she released two more short stories: a romantic urban fantasy inspired by the Greek myth of Eros and Psyche entitled "Eros, My Love", and a sexy romantic comedy entitled "Love Addiction".

After five years, she released her second novel, "The Howling Heart" in August 2013, a paranormal romance that delves into the mystical world of werewolves and Norse gods. To end her busiest year in publishing, April also released her fourth short story in December 2013, a historical paranormal romance entitled "A Dark Scandal".

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Tuesday Teaser: Lori King (guest)

Today's Tuesday Teaser is the fabulous Lori King with some inside info about her Gray Pack series - and a sexy excerpt! Oh, and do check out her blog, because one of Lori's many talents is writing beautiful poems. Her "Hiding From Myself" made my eyes all teary...

Hello to all of Sage’s readers, and thanks for stopping by to meet me! I’m Lori King, an erotic romance author with Siren-Bookstrand. Currently, I have two books out and they are the first two books in my paranormal series The Gray Pack. They follow a pack of werewolves who live outside of Kansas City, and work hard to keep the secret of their true nature from the humans that surround them.

My hero’s are usually very Alpha, and my heroine’s vary from submissive to feisty. They all have baggage, because let’s face it, we all have baggage, and they have real emotions involved. I write about men with a passion for their women that will stand the test of time, and women who melt when their men come close. Let me share by stories with you…

 


In Book 1, Fire of the Wolf, readers will meet identical twins Devin and Damon Gray, the Alphas of The Gray Pack, and firemen at the Kansas City fire department. These two always put family first, until they rescue the woman destined to be their mate from a burning building. Now, how to tell a human woman that she’s predestined to live the rest of her life as a werewolf, and married to TWO men….

http://bookstrand.com/fire-of-the-wolf

 

In Book 2, Reflections of the Wolf, we pick up where we left off with Liam Gray, cousin and Beta wolf to Devin and Damon. He gets smacked in the face with a human mate himself, but this woman has no interest in what he has to offer. Tina Jameson has wiped her hands of men, after her fiance is killed in a random act of violence, so when Liam makes an announcement to the world that she will be his mate…well the sparks fly in more ways than one!

http://bookstrand.com/reflections-of-the-wolf

Here’s a quick excerpt from Tina and Liam’s story:

“She’s okay, Liam. She’s just exhausted and overwhelmed. Give her some breathing room.” Tina could hear another man’s voice talking to Liam, but she couldn’t seem to make her eyes open to see who it was.

“Why did she pass out then?” Liam’s voice was annoyed, and she thought she heard him growl a bit. Damn, that was sexy.

“Who knows why women faint? What were you guys talking about?” A third masculine voice spoke.

“Shit.” Liam muttered. “I told her she was my mate. I didn’t mean to scare her.”

Tina could just imagine the look on Liam’s face right now. She understood that Caroline believed in this whole mating thing, and that was fine for her life, but Tina wasn’t interested in a serious relationship. She had lived through her share of heartache when it came to men, and the pain just wasn’t worth it anymore.

She took a deep breath and forced her eyes open a crack. Instantly Liam and two other men were leaning over her. What the hell did they feed these men? They were enormous and gorgeous!

“Oh my God, I’ve died and gone to single women’s heaven,” she said, moaning and then blushing when the two new men laughed, and Liam frowned. “Who are you guys?”

“Hey, Sweet Tina, nice and easy now. How are you feeling?” Liam’s eyes held compassion, concern, and a glimmer of apprehension. A gentle tug of desire shot through her body at his soft endearment. He helped her sit up, scooting to sit behind her to brace her back against his chest. She was now between his outstretched thighs with her head tucked just under his chin and his arms around her protectively.

“Like a werewolf beat the shit out of me,” she grumbled, and all three men laughed. She felt Liam relax against her a little bit. He rested his hands on her flat tummy, and his thumbs rubbed tiny circle patterns through the T-shirt she wore. She could feel sparks shoot across her skin, and she grimaced in her mind. Her body sure wanted a relationship with him.

“Good. I was afraid you were just going to say fine or something silly like that.” His amusement rippled through her, making her smile.

“Hi, Tina. I’m Rafe Whetstone. This is my brother Ryley.” He indicated the beautiful godlike creature standing next to him. “We were quite impressed with your show of bravery in there, but you better take it easy for a bit. If your back gets worse, Liam will get you to the doctor. You hit that wall really hard when he threw you. And now with you passing out on us like that, it makes me wonder about your head. Is it hurting?” Rafe looked like a Viking warrior with golden-blond hair that was a little shaggy and electric-blue eyes that seemed to assess her in one lazy sweep. She shivered at the look of interest heating his gaze and instinctively pressed backward into Liam. His arms tightened around her possessively.

“Yes, but I took a baseball bat to the back of it a few hours ago, so it’s to be expected. I think my head hurts more now because it’s trying to process all of this…umm…this werewolf love story my best friend is apparently living.” She rubbed her temples trying to ease the ache. Liam’s strong hand moved to the base of her neck and started massaging the tension away. She groaned softly, and Ryley laughed loudly.

“Yeah, well, if Liam has his way, you will be living your own shortly. We have to go talk with Dev and Damon. Take care of your girl, Liam. I wouldn’t want to have to sweep her away from you and make her fall in love with me.” Ryley winked at Tina, and Liam growled a threat.

“Oh, pumpkin, that’s sweet, but I’m just not sure there is a man alive that’s qualified for that job,” she said, smiling sweetly at Ryley as he and the others laughed.

“Oh brother, you’re going to have your hands full with this little spitfire. Good luck!” Ryley teased Liam, and Tina’s eyes narrowed at him.

“He won’t have to worry about me shortly,” she grumbled, but the pressure increased from Liam’s hands, and a low moan escaped her throat. All three men ignored her implied threat, and it grated her nerves.

Ryley really was very sexy. He matched his brother in golden looks, but he kept his hair much longer. It brushed the tops of his shoulders, and his eyes were just a touch lighter than Rafe’s with flecks of green in them. It seemed all of the firemen of Battalion One were flirts with bodies built on Olympus. She would have to see about spending more time with Caroline if this was the company she was keeping.

She watched the two Viking warriors walk away and had to swallow hard at the sight of their tight butts. Wow, maybe I hit my head harder than I thought. She chided herself for drooling over those two men when the one that really scared her was holding her in his arms. Worrying now about what Ryley had said, she fidgeted in Liam’s grip. Liam couldn’t really believe that she was his mate, could he? Goose bumps prickled over her skin when Liam kissed the nape of her neck where he had been gently massaging.

“Are they family, too?” she asked Liam curiously.

Liam tensed before replying. “Yes, they are my adopted brothers. You can trust them. Well, you can trust them with your life, but Ryley won’t ever stop trying to get into your pants.”

She laughed out loud and felt a surge of feminine confidence. “I’m sure I will enjoy his attempts.”

Liam growled behind her, and she stilled in his arms. That was definitely a possessive growl if she had ever heard one. Turning to look back over her shoulder with narrowed eyes, she took in his jealous frown and huffed with irritation. After a few moments of glaring at each other in silence, he sighed and relaxed, and she couldn’t help but smile at her victory. She wouldn’t tolerate being told who to spend time with, no matter who it was.

 

 

The Gray Pack is an ongoing series, and Legacy of the Wolf (Book3) should be out after the New Year! I hope you’ll pick them up at http://bookstrand.com/lori-king, and fall in love with these Alpha werewolves the way I have!

 

Keep track of my progress on future books by following me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Lori.King.Author

OR follow my Blog for other works I’ve written from erotic teasers to poetry and random thoughts

http://www.lorikingbooks.wordpress.com

 

Thanks Sage for sharing your blog for a day!

 

Don’t forget to Live, Laugh, and Love like today is your only chance!~Lori

 

 

Tuesday Teaser - Lover's Tussle by India-Jean Louwe (guest)

India-Jean Louwe starts off my new guest blog series called "Tuesday Teasers" with a seriously hot-hot-hot excerpt of her latest release Lover's Tussle - enjoy! Oh, and you might wanna keep some ice cubes within reach...

Lovers' Tussle (MFM)
Word Count: 43,905
Heat Level: SEXTREME
[Ménage Amour: Erotic Historical Paranormal Ménage a Trois, werewolves]

Being torn between a suave gentleman rogue and a dangerous unholy knave can turn any woman traitor.
Tienna Sterling is forced into a choice that is tearing her apart. Aiden James Marquis of Kendrick, the dapper gentleman cloaked in soft, dashing, pure-white fur, will steal her body and soul with sensual, sweet kisses and tender caresses. Roth Demount, the blackguard and beast, a compelling Alpha male beneath a lush gray feral coat, will force his will, demanding and conquering her passions in one fell swoop. She will have them both but the cost is high. She must uncover their secrets, defy convention, forsake her family, and eventually turn traitor.

***adult alert***

ADULT EXCERPT
He grabbed her waist and lowered her over his cock. Her pussy clenched as she was slid each delicious inch to his base. Roth held on to her, lifting her up and down until she comprehended. Her body took over as her mind went reeling toward a distant edge. But before she could take the final plunge, Roth grabbed her nipples and tweaked the tips. He rolled and pulled at the taut buds until she was forced to lower her head to his awaiting mouth.

Her annoyance at the interruption of her pumping evaporated as his tongue plunged into her mouth. The scent of her sex, the taste lingered on him. She purred deeply as she lapped at him greedily.

Aiden’s deep baritone grated across her mind like rough sand just before she felt his hands on her ass. Tienna stiffened. Her behind was open and vulnerable due to this position. As she tried to right herself, Roth’s arms looped around her. “Stay.” His command was a clear warning. “You wanted us both, Tienna.”

Panic had her rearing against his hold.

Aiden’s voice was soothing. “Hush, Tienna. You will enjoy this.”

Roth cut in, “Know what it is to have your pussy and ass filled by two cocks.”

The words were like magic. She wanted to experience this new delight. And she trusted her lovers. She melted against Roth’s hard chest, willing her heartbeat to a tamer beat.

Her action was taken as her surrender. Roth stroked her hair tenderly. “That’s a good puss. We won’t hurt you. That’s why Aiden has the honor again.”

Tienna swallowed down her tears of gratitude. Yet again her hard, unbending lover was forced to turn over the reins of his dominance for her pleasure, fearing he would hurt her. She whispered softly against his lips, “Thank you.”

The words ended on a hiss as Aiden fingered the opening of her anus. He spread her sticky moisture and massaged the stiff muscles patiently. He worried the tender tissue into pliancy before slowly sliding a finger into her. Tienna whimpered in Roth’s mouth. He fed her gentling words. “Relax, sweetheart.” His hands pulled her thighs higher against his sides, opening her further to the invasion behind.

The tip of Aiden’s cock was suddenly huge at her sensitive entrance. She cried out as he slipped the swollen tip in. Roth quickly squeezed his hand between their bodies and fingered her weeping clit. He rubbed the folds until he latched on to her tiny bud. Tienna moaned as he teased it into tautness.

Aiden used her distraction and slipped further in. Tienna froze. Her shout echoed through the dark woods. Aiden was panting hard against her nape. “Almost there, love. Just a little more.”

It was a lot more. She felt torn apart as he pushed the remainder of the way in. He held perfectly still, as did Roth. Tienna’s breath whistled out between her teeth. Her senses dipped and swayed even more alarmingly than when she’d been upside down. The burning around her impaled ass made her dizzy. She did not think she could bear any more.

But Roth lifted his hips, and his cock pumped slowly. Aiden remained motionless as Roth picked up the pace. Moisture rushed to greet his plunging cock, and Tienna was once again overwhelmed by the tide of passion.

Her eyes widened as Aiden made his first move. It was extraordinary. It was amazing. Roth’s lips curved in a devilish grin. “Does my pet like being fucked by two cocks?”

His crude words flamed the fires of desire within her. She loved it. Words deserted her, so she pushed against Aiden in need. He did not disappoint. His arms corded at her sides as he thrust into her ass with long, even strokes. Roth held her hips slightly elevated to aid his own lusty hammering.
Tienna growled and sank her teeth into Roth’s shoulder. All sense of time and purpose slipped away. All that existed was need and fulfillment. She raced with them, like predators on a hunt. Their breaths and sweat mingled as they ground against each other selfishly. Each stroke of Roth’s cock in her pussy had Tienna’s lining contracting. Every plunge of Aiden’s savage thrusting had her ass burning with fever. She yelled her delight as they rammed into her welcoming body in unison. “Oh, God, yes!”


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