Katie Reus has a PRIMAL POSSESSION Giveaway! Back to Blog
Update from Katie: According to random.org, Norma Keglovitz you are the winner! Congrats on winning and please contact me at katiereus@gmail.com so I can get your contact info 
Today I’m excited to have author Katie Reus as a guest at my blog! Katie writes fantastic paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels. AND she’s got a brand new release due to hit store (and cyber) shelves tomorrow. Congrats and welcome, Katie!
Thank you so much to Cynthia for having me here today! Every time I’m at her blog I feel the need to reiterate how wonderful she is! We roomed together at Authors After Dark this year and let me tell you, she’s a fabulous roommate and friend. She’s like the energizer bunny and I’m always so impressed by how much she works.
Okay, that’s enough rambling from me! Tomorrow Primal Possession, the second book in my Moon Shifter series releases, and I’m so excited. I’ve received so many emails asking about Liam and December’s story and it’s finally here! So today I thought I’d share a sneak preview and give away a copy of it!
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Through her slat blinds December could see light starting to peek in. Without looking at her digital clock, she knew it was just barely sunrise. Normally she liked to sleep in on Saturdays, because she opened her shop up an hour later than usual. That so wasn’t happening today.
Not with Liam sleeping in her guest room. She should probably be more concerned or scared that some maniac had tried to inject her with God knew what last night, but Liam’s dark, dominating presence in her house was much more frightening. Okay, maybe not frightening. But it made her much more aware of . . . everything. Namely, herself and all the sexual feelings he stirred inside her.
She wasn’t scared of him. Just scared of her feelings for him. Instead of staring at the ceiling for another hour, she threw off her comforter and headed to the bathroom. After brushing her teeth and washing her face, she stared at herself in the mirror. Her curls stuck out wildly thanks to a rough night of tossing and turning. For a moment she contemplated putting on makeup or taming her hair, then scoffed at herself. Let Liam see her this way. Maybe it would help him get over her.
She opened the bedroom door and jerked to a halt.
Stretched out on the rug covering the hardwood hallway, Liam lay on his back—shirtless—directly outside her bedroom.
His dark eyes popped open when she gasped. Something told her he’d already been awake, though. In one quick swoop, he assessed her from head to foot and smiled. Despite her pajamas she felt practically naked under his not-so-subtle evaluation.
As he stared at her, she couldn’t help the way her own gaze strayed to his bare chest. His shoulders were impossibly broad and his chest was pure male perfection. All that strength. He wasn’t bulky or overmuscled, like those awful-looking bodybuilders. Just firm, but too broad to be called lean. Her gaze helplessly dipped lower and his stomach muscles tightened in response.
The slight action jerked her gaze back to his face.
“Like what you see?” The question was low and sensual and his dark eyes were knowing.
Her mouth dried up and it took a moment before she could speak. She ignored his question and asked one of her own. “What are you doing on the floor?”
“I wanted to be close in case anything happened.” Liam moved to his feet with the agility and speed of a jungle animal. Instinctively she stepped back. He didn’t advance on her or make a move, but his mere presence invaded all her personal space.
Why did he have to make it so hard for her to keep her distance from him? He might be aggravating with his dominant attitude, but he still wanted to protect her. That made it difficult to get mad at him. Even though she wanted him gone—if only to get back some of her sanity—she also wanted to thank him for staying the night.
“Are you hungry?”
His dark eyes flashed and she knew what he was thinking before he said a word, so she preemptively cut him off.
“For food,” she continued.
Grinning, he shrugged. “If that’s all you’re offering, I’ll take it.”
When he didn’t move, she had to turn sideways to shimmy past him. She ignored his soft chuckle. The frustrating man enjoyed making her uncomfortable. As she headed down the stairs, she could feel his eyes burning into her. Mentally stripping her. “Stop doing that,” she muttered.
“Doing what?” he asked, his deep voice far too close for comfort.
She resisted the urge to turn around. If she did, she was afraid of what she’d see on his face and afraid she’d like it too much. “You know exactly what. Quit looking at my butt.”
“I can’t help it, Red.”
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About Primal Possession:
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.
Purchase info: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository
A little about Katie: I’ve been reading romance since a young age—ever since I discovered my mom’s hidden stash. Luckily the addiction stayed with me into adulthood. I write paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense for Carina Press, Harlequin Nocturne, and NAL/Signet Eclipse. To learn more about me please visit my website, my blog, facebook or find me on twitter @katiereus.
CONTEST ALERT: Please leave a comment telling me what type of animal you would like to be able to change into, or what your favorite thing about paranormal romance is and be entered to win a copy of Primal Possession.
Open to all readers, 18 years or older, who are legally allowed to participate in such a contest as allowed by their local laws. All federal, state, local, and municipal laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. By participating in the contest, participants agree to be bound by the decision of the contest sponsor. One commenter will be selected using random.org. The winner’s name will be posted in the comments section of this blog after 9/4/2012 noon US Central time (so check back) with instructions on how to contact Katie. The winner must contact Katie Reus within two weeks to claim your prize.
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I would love to be able to shift into either and wolf or a tiger. Ever since I’ve started reading paranormal romance about shifters, I’ve thought about how cool it would be to be able to shift into those animals.
I’ve always loved wolves. Beautiful and smart. I think that would be pretty cool.
Well, I finished Alpha Instinct yesterday and am almost done with Lover’s Instinct so I would have to say a wolf. Ana and Essie both impress me a lot! Congrats on the books.
I would want to be able to shift into a tiger. They are my favorite land animal and something rare in paranormal books.
My favorite books are paranormal. They take all the stress of a work day and make it disappear.
I would be able to shift into a panther. They are strong and deadly. I think they are an amazing animal.
i would like to be dragon, i think they are beautiful creature 🙂
I want to be able to change into a wolf. I know that is so overdone and doesn’t seem very original, but I can’t help it, I have absolutely loved wolves my whole life. 🙂
I would love to be able to shift into a wolf. I just love werewolve. I have a thing for alpha males.
I think I would want to be a snow leopard heck any big cat. Graceful and powerful.
I like the fantasy element in paranormal books… It’s just a great escape for me!
A cat. Cats are the coolest.
I think that I would like to turn into a huge wolf. Seems like all the hot shifter books I read are about wolves!!
I would love to shape into a leopard. I have read several books where the shapeshifter shapes into a leopard and it sounds so cool. They are like so sleek and graceful and fast.
I would love to shift into a panther
I can never make up my mind on what animal I would prefer. But I can tell PNR is the alpha males. YUM
Kassandra
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it would have to be tiger (powerful and fierce)and second wolf(smaller but deadly) but i love my paranormal it always has me coming back for more be it shifter, witch’s etc
I think I would like to turn into a tiger.
They are they most beautiful animals.
There are so many to choose from, but since I love cats, I’ll say any of the feline persuasion.
I would love to be able to shift into a Bengal Tiger. I’m a cat person and this is one of the strongest kitty cats :). Thank you.
I would change into a wolf 🙂 They are my favorite paranormal creature!
I love their loyalty
love your books.
I would love to shift into a dragon. Thanks for the giveaway.
mythic021@gmail.com
Black jaguar
I would love to shift into a wolf, a lion, or a dragon. Those are my three favorite shifters!…Can’t wait for this book!!
-Taylor Z
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Would love to be able to shift into a wolf… just love how a pack sticks together and protects each other.
Happy Labor Day to all 🙂
I love all kinds of animals and shifters are my favorite paranormal creatures, but if I had to pick one to shift into it would probably be some kind of cat – I don’t care which, I’d be happy even with being a house cat. Cats own the universe after all.
Hmmm, love shifters… I would love to be a dragon or a seal. One to soar in the sky, the other to dive down and explore the sea.
I would say wolf. I love the idea of being out in the wild but in a pack that protects you.
I’m enjoying reading all of these great answers! Thank you everyone who has stopped by so far today 🙂
I would love to be able to shift into a panther. Its something about them… mysterious, observant, and scary all at the same time. Yep that would be me! LOL
I think it would be awesome to be able to shift into a dragon, or at least a black panther. Either one would be pretty fierce. My favorite thing about paranormal romance is all of the wonderful and varied supernatural creatures that abound in such fantastic worlds, along with the strong, kick ass characters.
Loved the excerpt, Katie! Thanks for posting with me!
I would love to be any kind of shifter as long as I got at least one of these HOT shifter males!
I’d love to shift into a wolf or a dragon. Either one would work.
I would love to be able to shift into a tiger since I’m more of a cat person 😉 love them big cats!
It would be so cool to be a leopard or a wolf, both are beautiful animals!
I would love to be able to turn into a bear or a tiger. 🙂
Eagle. So I can fly soaring to the sky 😀
I would love to be able to shift into a black panther! I love the wolves, dragons, tigers etc (need I go on) etc too. Thanks so much foe the awesome giveaway!.
If I could be any shifter, I’d have to agree with Barb P. and be a black panther shifter. I love shifter books! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I would be a wolf. I love the concept of the extra scenes and longevity that come with paranormal romance. Plus the ability to know for certain you’ve found your mate 🙂
I think I would like to turn into an animal that can fly… doesn’t really matter which, can be bird, dragon, etc.
As for why I love paranormal romance, I really enjoy reading about paranormal characters as well as being immersed into the world that the author has created. It’s amazing how creative authors can be with their world-building in books! 🙂
It is a hard decision! I don’t mind, the ability to shift into any creature. Imagine having the ability to do that!
I love paranormal romance, it takes you out of this world.
Lorraine
Leopard shifters are the best
According to random.org, Norma Keglovitz you are the winner! Congrats on winning and please contact me at katiereus@gmail.com so I can get your contact info 🙂
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