Well, it is now officially 2011 and I for one am pumped for everything this year can bring. There are so many possibilities, you just have to go after them right?
For me 2010 was a year of many firsts. I had my first book releases in print–His Darkest Hunger and His Darkest Embrace…as well as in ebook from Samhain Publishing, Black Destiny and Black Legacy. For a writer this was a dream come true.
I just finished Declan’s book, Wicked Road to Hell and can’t wait for everyone to see what happens in his story. His book takes everything to the next level. I just loved writing him.
But first I have the release of the third book in the Jaguar Warrior series….His Darkest Salvation. This is Julian’s story and I had an absolute blast writing it! He and Jaden are well, not exactly on great terms when they first meet…..again….Here is the official back jacket copy.
In a world on the brink of chaos, passion and vengeance collide …
After six months in hell, Julian Castille has returned to the world a changed man. No longer the calm, powerful CEO, but a shifter fully embraced by the blood of his clan. Julian has one goal: find the key to the portal that stands between the human realm and unprecedented darkness—and win back the pieces of his soul. The last thing he needs is a distraction like the beautiful, enigmatic Jaden DaCosta.
Three years ago, a forbidden night of passion left Jaden forever altered: mated to Julian Castille–bound to a man who despises her. But the temptation to trust this darker, more savage—and more captivating—Julian is overwhelming. And as they fight for their immortal souls, their insatiable desire for each other may prove their fatal undoing…
And tho I can’t release the full cover…it’s getting a few tweaks and isn’t finalized yet, here is a sneek peek at a small bit….
What do you all think? I love it and can’t wait to post the entire thing! And for added fun, here is a small snippet I pulled randomly from the manuscript.
“I had a visitor.”
“More demons?” Julian asked.
“Nope.”
Silence fell between them as Julian stared at the sorcerer. He was tight lipped and tense.
“You gonna elaborate?”
Declan grabbed the coldie from the bartender and took a long, hard swig. “Ana.”
Julian let that information settle a bit. The vampire was not someone the two of them discussed. Not once in all the time they’d been trapped in hell had Ana been mentioned.
But Julian knew how deeply Declan’s feelings ran.
“Didn’t take long for her to hunt you down.” He said carefully.
Declan finished his beer. “Pretty easy to do considering Jaden contacted PATU and gave them a heads up.”
PATU. Paranormal Anti-Terrorist Unit.
It was the government agency run by his brother Jaxon and one that Declan had belonged to up until six months ago. Technically he supposed the Irishman was still a part of the elite unit, but the both of them knew their journey had been altered dramatically the day they’d left the human realm.
“Jaden contacted her?” He was full of disbelief.
“Yeah, apparently she’s one of the good guys.”
Julian snorted. “Sure she is.”
Declan shrugged his shoulders. “I’m just the messenger. Ana said she’s been working under the umbrella of PATU covertly for years .”
Julian ignored his words.
“How are they?” Julian asked, “My brothers. Did Jagger make it out of the jungle with Skye?”
“Yeah. They’re good…” Declan’s voice trailed off, “they’re all good. Normal and fucking peachy-keen.”
The two men stared at each other. Normal was not a word they’d ever be able to use again.
Julian clenched his teeth and let the wave of pain that sat upon his chest ride over him. He felt the tangle of scars burn, pulsate. It was a constant reminder of what he’d lost. Most of the time he was able to ignore it, but sometimes, like now, the burn was much too intense.
If he let it, it would surely drive him mad.
“And Ana?” He asked softly.
Declan carefully placed the empty bottle on the bar. “The same.”
Julian watched the sorcerer closely but knew the conversation was over.
“You boys want another?” The bartender drew his attention, he shook his head and followed Declan back into the lobby.
His heart rate slowed as his animal gathered tight. He let his senses fly but as far as he could tell, there wasn’t a hint of otherworld, nor was there any sign of the DaCostas.
“You sure this is a good idea?” Declan sounded doubtful. “I was kinda liking the idea of the working this alone. You know, Butch and Sundance, Starsky and Hutch….Bonnie and Clyde.” He laughed softly at Julian’s dark look. “Of course you’d be Bonnie.”
