Please Welcome Fire and Ice Book Tours presenting, April Bostic!
Genre: Adult Paranormal
Romance
Blurb:
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.
Excerpt
Riley walked away and took a few
steps toward the river. With his back facing me, he stood while looking at the
waterfall. It was a beautiful scene—his tall, shirtless body with his blonde
hair tousled and gently blowing in the wind. He took another step and surprised
me by kicking off his boots. Then, he leaned down and rolled up his pant legs.
He jogged over to a cluster of large rocks, his footing quick and poised, and
sat with his bare feet dangling in the water.
I yelled out, "Is it safe to do
that?"
He looked at me and laughed lightly.
"Yeah, it’s safe. Do you think there are piranhas or crocodiles in the
river?" He continued to chuckle, and a toothy smile broke free on my face.
"Don't worry. There isn't anything deadly in these waters—just harmless
fish, frogs, and Northern Water snakes. They won't hurt you." He beckoned
to me. "Come over here and join me. The water is nice and cool." He
kicked his feet, making splashes in the water.
I was hesitant to join him, but the
water intrigued me. I decided to trust him, so I walked over to the rocks. They
were flat, smooth, and slick. My steps were wobbly as I tried to avoid getting
a foot stuck in the cracks or slipping on the moss. Once I stood next to him,
he looked up at me with a wide smile. I removed my sneakers, peeled off my
socks, and rolled up my sweatpants. Riley was right. The water was pleasantly
cool and refreshing.
He kicked his feet again, this time
making a bigger splash. I tried to outdo him, but my smaller feet were no match
for his large ones. We laughed together, but the rushing water overpowered the
harmonious sound.
I stole a glance at him while he
looked at the river. He leaned back casually on his elbows, and I couldn't help
but admire his six-pack abs and toned chest. Little, brown moles spotted his
torso, and I imagined playing connect-the-dots with my tongue. His skin enticed
me, and I wanted to run my hands all over it. A lustful feeling washed over me,
and I swallowed thickly, averting my gaze.
Riley chuckled low in his throat, and
I knew he caught me staring. His hand touched my lower back, and I looked at
him over my shoulder. A grin spread across his lips as he tugged the shirt hem.
"This is my shirt, isn't it?"
My eyes widened, and I whipped my head around. In less than two seconds, my
face flushed with heat.
"Um, yes," I mumbled.
"Sorry. I borrowed it, because Quinn's clothes were too small for me, and
I didn't feel comfortable browsing through Celia's wardrobe." The latter
reason was a lie. I was just determined to cover myself with his clothes.
"No worries. I don't mind,"
he soothed. "You can borrow whatever you want. What's mine is yours,
love."
I turned my head slightly to peek at
him, grateful his focus was still on the shirt. I recalled the words he spoke
earlier. "Let's say hypothetically I did
stay here with you. How would we be together when I'm human and you're a
wolf?"
"If you're referring to us being
biologically compatible, Máni and Freya blessed us, so we can breed with
humans."
His foot brushed against
mine under the water. It came back a second time and then a third. He sat up
and scooted closer to me, until our thighs were touching. I looked over at him
and almost fell into his seafoam pools. I had to regain control before I did
something I would regret...like lean over and kiss those bee-stung lips.
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Author Bio
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 will release her fourth short story in December 2013, an
18th century paranormal romance entitled "A Dark Scandal".
Giveaway
April is giving away a $20.00 Amazon or Barnes and Noble gift card (winner's choice) and a copy of her book! Enter through Rafflecopter. The giveaway is the same dates as the tour.
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