United By Books is
pleased to have Katie Reus on the blog today so we can learn more about her
amazing books........
Thanks so much for
having me here today!
1
~ Can you please share with us a little about yourself?
For the unofficial bio; I’m a writer, a mom, a wife, and a
lover of books! I can also be bribed with really good red wine and dark
chocolate. I’m a total action movie junkie, wear flip-flops year round and
rarely leave home without my kindle.
2 ~ Please tell us a
little about your newest release?
Mating Instinct is the third book in my Moon Shifter
series andfor
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 Saburovaand 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…
3~ Would you like to
share an excerpt with us today?
Definitely! This is from an early scene in the
book:
Even now, when she wanted to pummel him for having the
audacity to follow her, she still had to admire the strength and power he
radiated. He would never be called handsome, or even good-looking, but there was
something dangerous about Jayce that was incredibly sexy. Without even trying,
he exuded a raw sexuality that made women stand up and take notice. With his
shaved head and a scar that crisscrossed over his left eye, he had . . . a
presence that refused to be ignored. The scar only added to that edginess. And
he was directing all of that at her with a very heated stare.
“What
the hell are you doing here?” she practically shouted.
Before
he could answer, Scott was next to her, in front of her actually, partially
blocking her from Jayce. “Can I help you, buddy?”
Kat
smiled haughtily at Jayce. At least Scott wasn’t a total wimp.
But
then Jayce trained his gaze on the other man. Jayce was scary when he wanted to
be, and as she watched his normally gunmetal gray eyes turn to black, she
actually had to force herself to stand her ground. He growled low in his throat.
“You can go inside your fucking house and leave us alone.”
Scott
cleared his throat nervously, then looked at her. “You, uh, know this
guy?”
She could smell the fear on him. Bitter and acidic, it stung
her nostrils. So much for not being a wimp. Ignoring Scott, she turned back to
Jayce and set her hands on her hips. “Did you follow me here?”
“What
do you think?” he practically purred as he took a step closer.
Now she scented something dark and rich, like
chocolate.Lust. As a human she’d never had a clue that lust or desire
actually had a smell, but now . . . this was addicting. She inhaled and for a
moment she felt light-headed. But when she saw the knowing look
in Jayce’s eyes, she snapped. “I think it’s pathetic that you’re
following me around like a little puppy dog.” She knew he still wanted her and
the knowledge made her feel powerful. Even if she was playing with fire by
taunting him, it gave her perverse pleasure to see the anger flare in that newly
darkened gaze.
“Puppy
dog?” His voice was low, a soft, menacing growl that made the hair on her arms
stand straight up.
4~ What's in store
next for your readers?
In May, Heart of the Jaguar, a hot paranormal novella from the Nocturne Cravings line, is
releasing. In October the
first book in my new romantic suspense series from NAL is coming
out (title and series name
to be announced soon). And
I’ve also got a few books in my Red Stone Security series planned to release
later this year (hopefully the next will be out in April) that I’m really
excited about. I receive a lot of reader email about my RSS series so it will
definitely be continuing through 2013.
5~ What's the weirdest
thing you've ever done in the name of research?
I
feel a little lame because I’ve never done anything truly strange. I read a lot and reach out to complete strangers…and
I definitely utilize my husband’s his
law enforcement/military friends when I have questions about certain things. But, nothing really weird stands
out.
6~ If you could be one
of your characters from the series, who would you be and why?
Hmm, I make my characters suffer a lot so I don’t know that
I’d actually want to go through what they’ve gone through. Decades long
separations from the one they love, the deaths of their entire families, being
shot, stabbed, tortured…Okay, that said, I’m going to go with
Kat Saburova even though I’d *never* want to endure what she goes through—but she still gets Jayce and he’s
delicious.
7~ One food you would
never eat? One food you can't live without?
I
would never eat haggis.
Ah, chocolate is not something I want to live without!
8~ Do
you sing and dance around the house while picking up?
Sometimes! But usually
I’m listening to a book on my iPod while cleaning, etc. ;)
9~ Describe yourself
in three words?
Loyal, workaholic,
optimistic
10~ What is the most
embarrassing thing you got caught doing?
Wow, I feel really
boring because I can’t think of anything! Maybe it’s just because I don’t get
embarrassed easily… or I just don’t get caught!
11~ How did you
celebrate the sale of your first book?
Drinks with
friends!
12~ What are the
scenes that are the hardest for you to write?
I don’t really have a
particular type of scene that’s hardest, but it can be a challenge to make sure
all the right emotion is coming through on the pages. While I always know what
my characters are thinking/feeling, I need to make sure my readers do
too.
13~ Is there anything
special you would like to say to your readers while we have you here
today?
A great big thank you
for all the encouraging emails and demands for more books! It’s hard to have a
bad day when I get to chat with so many amazing people on a regular
basis.
Thank you so much for having me today!
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
Book 1
NAL/Signet
Eclipse
Release date: February 7, 2012
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…
Purchase
Info:
Amazon (paperback) / Amazon (Kindle) / \Amazon
UK (paperback) / BAM
Lover’s
Instinct: A Moon Shifter Novella
Book 1.5
NAL/Signet Eclipse
Release date: August 7, 2012
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.
Purchase
Info:
Primal
Possession
Book 2
NAL/Signet Eclipse
Release Date: September 4, 2012
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.
Purchase
Info:
Mating
Instinct
Book 3
NAL/Signet
Eclipse
Release Date: March 5, 2013
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 Saburovaand was consumed by the need to protect her. But
while Jayceshared 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…
Purchase
Info:
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.
Connect with
Katie:
MATING
INSTINCT Blog Tour
2/11 - Curling up with a
Good Book
********* GIVEAWAY **********
Katie's Publisher (Penguin) is giving away a paperback of
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books - Alpha Instinct, Primal Possession and Mating Instinct), Romance Trading
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