Today I am turning the blog over to awesome author Rosalie Lario!  Rosalie, thank you so much for coming by today–and I sure can’t wait to read your new book! 

The Supernatural Lover’s Guide to Kick-Ass Heroes by Rosalie Lario

First off, I’d like to thank Cynthia for letting me invade her blog today. Cynthia was kind enough to provide the cover quote for my first book, Blood of the Demon, and I was lucky to meet her at a later conference, where I discovered (as I suspected) that she is full of awesome.

I’m here celebrating the release of my latest book, Mark of the Sylph (Demons of Infernum #2), and I thought I’d do that by talking about my favorite subject: kick-ass heroes, and by offering some prize pack giveaways! But first, here’s a blurb:

Half-demon Taeg is desperate to free his pregnant sister-in-law, who is spellbound to an indestructible book that will create an army of the undead. He is convinced that an ancient sword can destroy the book and the spell forever, but this relic has been hidden for a millennia by a powerful glamour. The clock begins to run out on his search when an old rival goes after the book and Taeg’s family in his quest for revenge.

Librarian Maya Flores has a secret: she’s immune to magic and is well aware of the supernatural beings prowling the streets of New York City. Haunted by a brutal demon attack that took her family, she is on a one-woman mission to destroy the evil demons who did it—and any others who get in her way.

Maya is Taeg’s best hope for uncovering the sword. Unfortunately, she wants nothing more than to kill him. As he fights for her trust and to save his family, she is forced to face the truth that not all demons are evil. And the worst part? She might be falling in love with one, too.

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Okay, so clearly it’s no secret that I prefer my heroes to have a little bit extra to them. Yeah, they have to be hot, caring, and protective of their heroine. But I love a little bite, too.

Yes, I’m talking about a supernatural hero!

There’s something about a hero with abilities that sucks me right into the storyline. Call it the ultimate escapism, if you will. Or maybe I’m just that big of a dreamer. I mean, it could happen…right? So I’m sharing my guide for what makes a perfect supernatural hero:

• Stronger than human. Who wants a man with regular old strength, when you can get one with superhuman strength? This is especially so in the paranormal genre, where characters are generally up against badass villains and face larger-than-life situations.
• Faster than human. See above.
• Willing to play by his own rules. Supernatural heroes are already outside the normal realm, so it stands to reason that the regular rules won’t apply to them. A supernatural hero lives by his own rules, and damn anyone who gets in the way of that.
• Able to use intellect when appropriate, but if not, okay with kicking some ass. There’s nothing sexier than an intelligent hero, one who doesn’t have to resort to violence in order to come out on top. But there are times when intellect alone won’t solve a problem. So a supernatural hero must be willing to get his hands dirty, if that’s what it takes.
• Sexy. This one’s a no-brainer. Just because a hero is supernatural doesn’t mean that grotesque is okay. Maybe he’s got horns or fangs or glowing red eyes, but if he does, they’ve got to look good on him.
• Full of humor, preferably of the wiseass variety. Because humor is HOT!

Mark of the Sylph features my ideal supernatural hero. Even though half demon Taeg has glowing red eyes when unglamoured, the man is still sexy as sin. He also isn’t afraid to crack a joke, and he’d much rather do that than fight. But if need be, he’ll throw down with the best of ‘em!

I’d love to know what you paranormal lovers enjoy most about supernatural heroes! And don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter contest below.

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I am so thrilled–I received the call that ANGEL IN CHAINS is a RITA^® finalist in the paranormal romance category!  Yay!!!

Thank you to all of the judges and to all of the readers who have supported Az and his anti-hero self.  Thank you!!!

Congratulations to all of the other finalists! (You can see the listing here.)  Let’s all celebrate!

Hi, everyone! I just shared this message on my Facebook Fan Page, and I wanted to be sure and share here, too:

For my Kindle readers…A BIT OF BITE (my werewolf short story) will be appearing on Amazon at any time, but–please–don’t buy the book yet. 🙂 When it first appears, it will be listed at .99. I am working with Amazon to get A BIT OF BITE price matched to the free listings that I have at other retailers (B&N, Kobo, etc.). So just hold off a wee bit and as soon as the price is matched to free, I will let you know.

Just don’t want you to spend your .99 when it will be free there soon!

Thank you!

Thank you!!!! My FOREVER BOUND anthology is a USA Today Best-seller!

I want to send out a huge thank you to my readers.  You are phenomenal!  Thank you to everyone who helped me to spread the word last week about the sale.  Thank you to everyone who read about my werewolves and my vampires.   THANK YOU!!

And, yes, I am continuing with my “Bound” stories.  I have an official release date for my next BOUND book–BOUND IN DEATH will be available on 4/15/13.  This story is longer than the other BOUND releases–it clocked in at just under 60,000 words.  The story is with my editor now.

Here’s the blurb:

She can’t remember him…

He can never forget her.

For over two hundred years, alpha werewolf Alerac O’Neill has been searching for his mate, Keira McDonough, a woman who was taken from him and imprisoned by a dark vampire master.  He’s hunted for her, endlessly, using vampire blood to extend his life.  He has become a vicious predator, feared by all  the supernaturals.  His hold on reality seems to slip more each day because he is consumed by her.

Only…the woman he discovers in a small Miami bar isn’t the Keira that he remembers. In fact, this woman doesn’t remember anything.  She calls herself Jane Smith, and she has no memory at all of Alerac—or of her own past.

Now that she’s been found, Alerac knows that his enemies are going to start closing in on her. Jane may try to act human, but she’s not. She’s a pureblood vampire princess, incredibly powerful and incredibly valuable.  His enemies want to use her, her enemies want to destroy her, and Alerac—he just wants her.

If he can’t make her remember him, then Alerac has to seduce Jane into loving him once again.  Because now that he’s found her, he’ll fight hell—and every sadistic vampire that stalks the night—in order to keep her safe at his side.

Some bonds go deeper than the flesh. Some go beyond life. Beyond death.

Jane will soon learn that a werewolf’s claiming…is forever.

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Want to read an excerpt from BOUND IN DEATH?

Again, thank you! The support that I have received from readers has just been incredible!

For my Nook readers…my short story,  A BIT OF BITE (werewolf romance) is free over at B&N!