Katie Reus Is Talking Sexy Shifters (And Giving Away ALPHA INSTINCT) Back to Blog
Update: The winner of ALPHA INSTINCT is…Spav!
Congrats to Cynthia on her new release! I can’t get enough of her paranormals! And thank you Cynthia for inviting me to the party. You know I like to have a good time 😉
In a little over a month, Lover’s Instinct, a novella in my Moon Shifter series will be releasing and I’m very excited so today I thought I’d share why I love my hot shifter menz.
1. They are uber protective of those they care about! It’s that animal instinct and they will fight to protect their mate or their pack. Who doesn’t love a loyal friend or lover?
2. When they take bondmates, it’s for life. There’s no going back and neither party takes the decision to bond lightly. Since I’m a romantic at heart, that’s awesome. I love the idea of happy ever after.
3. Some of them have telepathic abilities and are able to talk to each other in wolf form (some can even communicate that way in human form).
4. They have a playful side. Even though my guys are strong, powerful and have no problem holding their own, they love to have fun, especially with their women.
5. They’re freaking SEXY. The majority of the male shifters in my series are alpha to the bone, heal at supernatural speeds and are in incredible shape. Not to mention their stamina translates to all areas of their lives…nuf said!
Lover’s Instinct Excerpt:
Esperanze Cordona rolled her suitcase to the front door of the house she shared with her four—three—sisters. For a moment her breath caught in her throat as that familiar pain lanced through her heart. She still couldn’t believe Alicia was gone. Didn’t know if she’d ever get used to it. Part of her felt guilty for leaving her siblings so soon after their youngest sister’s death, but she needed to get out of the house and away from her entire pack.
Just for the weekend. One of her former professors was giving a lecture in DC and she hadn’t seen him in close to thirty years—since before shifters and other paranormal beings had come out to the world two decades ago—so this was the perfect opportunity. While she respected his work and wanted to see him, the truth was, she just needed to get away from the ranch. Maybe it would dull her pain.
As she opened the front door, she immediately smiled. Pain from thoughts of her dead sister lingered in her heart, but seeing Nikan Lawless on her doorstep soothed some of it. From the moment they’d become friends, she’d noticed his calming effect on everyone, herself included. The tall, dark-haired, bronze skinned shifter might be part of the warrior class, but he was incredibly laid-back.
Thanks to his Native American roots, the sharp planes of his face and high cheekbones would make him an artist’s dream. She dabbled in photography and was working her way up to asking him if she could photograph him. Every day for the past few weeks she’d found herself looking forward to their nightly walks and conversation, but hadn’t found the right moment. “Hey, you caught me on my way out.”
“I know. I’m going with you.” His deep voice was so unique she’d be able to pick it out of a crowd of thousands.
She blinked, sure she’d misheard him. She’d just seen him last night and he hadn’t said anything. “What? Why?”
A casual shrug of those incredibly broad shoulders. “Connor’s orders.”
“I don’t understand. The pack can’t afford to lose you for the weekend.” Over the past few months their pack had undergone some serious changes and threats from outsiders. Before Connor and his small, all male pack of warriors had united with theirs, Esperanze’s pack had lost almost two dozen members, including all the males, to poisoning. That combined with a human element known as the Antiparanormal League who had been wreaking havoc on their pack meant her packmates needed all the security available at the ranch.
His full mouth quirked up at the corners, giving him what some females of the pack considered an irresistible quality. “I’m glad you think so much of my abilities, but they’ll survive without me.”
Rolling her eyes, she shook her head and pulled her suitcase out behind her before shutting the door. “It’s just a weekend trip. I’ll be fine by myself and I don’t need a babysitter.”
“Trust me, Essie, I don’t want to be your babysitter.” He often called her Essie instead of Esperanze and for some annoying reason it always made her heart beat just a little faster.
She wasn’t sure why the tall, broad shifter had befriended her, but she was glad he had. She hadn’t had many male friends who weren’t academics so it surprised her how much she and this warrior had in common. “Then tell Connor that. I’m sure if he hears it from you that you don’t want to go on this trip—”
“I never said that either.” He lifted her suitcase with the kind of ease that reminded her exactly how different they were.
Where she was a beta—one of the physically weakest of the pack—he was not only an alpha shifter in nature, he was a warrior, born to protect the pack. “So you want to go with me to DC?”
Instead of responding, he turned and strode across the yard toward the parking structure where most of the pack kept their vehicles. For a split second she contemplated arguing with him, but he had a stubborn look in his dark eyes that told her it would be pointless. Not to mention she loved his company. She followed him and slid into the passenger seat of his truck while he loaded her stuff into the extended cab. Before she could settle in, he’d opened her door and was strapping her in. The intimate way he leaned closer, brushing his chest against her breasts, stunned her.
She wanted to stop her physical reaction but couldn’t. Her heart rate increased as his spicy, sandalwood scent twined around her in an almost seductive embrace. Though she would never admit it, she’d had a couple fantasies about what it would be like to have his strong, muscular body naked and covering hers. Immediately she chastised herself. Nikan was her friend. Nothing more. She’d seen the way her female cousins looked at him. And they were all alphas, much more his type.
“For the record, I want to be anywhere you are,” he murmured in her ear, so close he might as well have run his tongue along it.
Lover’s Instinct Description (August 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.
Thanks so much for reading! Leave a comment and be entered to win a copy of Alpha Instinct, the first book in my Moon Shifter series.
A little about me: 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.
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Hi Katie, thanks for stopping by.
This series sounds great!!! How many books would you like to write for this series and have planned out?
Hey Michele! I would love to write as many books as my publisher will allow, lol *g* Right now I have two more books and another novella recently contracted so at the moment there will be 5 total books in the series and 2 novellas (but I’m hoping for more).
I have not read any of Katie’s books but the sound great. I love when I get new authors from people. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Heather 🙂
Great excerpt. Your series sounds good. Love the cover to Alpha Instinct.
Thanks, Crystal! I’ve gotten really lucky with my covers. Their art department is amazing 🙂
Hi Katie.. I still remember reading your first books Running from the Past, Everything to Lose and Dangerous Deceptions (I was such a Ellora’s Cave ho back then 🙂 ) Your new Paranormal Romance series looks great.
Haa! I was such an EC ho too, lol (still kinda am). Thanks so much for stopping by!
I really liked the excerpt and the synopsis. I can’t wait to try this book. I love shifters too. I really love the whole bondmate thing too.
Thanks, Danni! I’m addicted to shifters too (clearly) and love the idea of bondmates and HEAs 🙂
Oh my! Nice excerpt – Who doesn’t love a sexy alpha?!?! Definitely putting this on my TBR list. Thanks for the giveaway.
Hee, I don’t know how to write anything but alpha males 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
So, I hadn’t heard about you until I read several of Kaylea Cross’s books and then her blog to which you were mentioned often. I actually emailed her the other day asking her which of your books to start with. I have added some of your books to my TBR pile and am looking forward to reading them! Thanks!
Hi Amy! I adore Kaylea! She’s one of my besties and I’m in love with her military suspense. The woman knows how to write emotional scenes! She’s also one of the absolute nicest people you’ll ever meet. I’m glad you discovered me through her 🙂
I love anything paranormal. I am so looking forward to reading your series. Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Thanks, Mellissa! 🙂
I only read one of you books so far and loved it. Can’t wait until the new one come out.
Thanks Sherri! I’m glad you enjoyed it! The count down is on for the next one and I’m so excited 🙂
I totally agree with your reasons for liking shifter heroes. Sounds like Nikan embodies them all. Yum!
Oh, he does! He’s so alpha, but she doesn’t let him get away with much. They’re such a cute couple 😉
This sounds like an exciting read! Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for stopping by, Jenny!
Katie,
Thanks for the sneak peak! I especiall like your reasons number 4 and 5 for liking shifters and agree with you 100%!!
Yeah, #5 rocks, lol! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Hi katie,
I just stopped by to wish you all the best on your books. i will be honest with you i haven’t read any of your books. but i have a feeling you are a fantastic writer
Thanks for stopping by Holley! I hope you try me out sometime 🙂
Great excerpt Katie!! I would love to get my hands on Alhpa Instinct, It’s on my to buys asap wishlist and I’ve heard soo many good things about it. Loved your list and especially love that they have such good stamina. That is a plus in my book 🙂
Thanks Jolene! Glad you enjoyed it. Lol, stamina is always important 😉
Thanks for helping me to celebrate, Katie! I’m so looking forward to your next release!
Thanks for having me, Cynthia! And I’m looking to your new release! Can’t get enough of those smexy angels 😉
I loved your excerpts. Your books sound right up my alley. I can’t believe I haven’t read them yet. Thank you for the enlightenment!
Thanks for stopping by, Molly! If you check any of my work out, I hope you enjoy it 🙂
I’ve been wanting to read Alpha Instinct. That’s for the chance to win it!
*thanks
Thanks for stopping by, Kristin!
Thanks for the great giveaway!! I love me some shifters!! I would love to read this!! Oh yeah, I can’t wait to meet you or Cynthia in August… I will be at AAD and I am sooo excited!! I can’t wait to meet y’all!! Would love to read it before then 🙂 Thanks again for the giveaway!!
Kathy aka mrsworldwidewebbATcoxDOTnet
Yay!! I’m so looking forward to AAD! It’s going to be so much fun 🙂
sounds interesting 🙂
Thanks Eli 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway. I love shifters and looking forward to read more about them!
Thanks for stopping by, May! 🙂
I have a weakness for protective heroes. That is why I love Romantic Suspense and PNR. The heroes in those genres always seem to be surrounded by danger.
You and me both, Stacie! Love those protective men 😉
This series sounds great!! I am going to have to put this on my TBR list!!!
Thanks for stopping by, Sheryl! 🙂
Katie, thanks for coming to day. I have so fallen in love with your shifters. I am so happy when I know a book of yours is coming out. I have a lot of fun reading them. I think I have just about wore out my Kindle copies by rereading them so much…LOL
Your men are hot and your women are kick ass perfect….
Thanks Michelle! Hearing that means so much 🙂
I like the telepathic abilities in your shifters. Sometimes I wish I had that ability.—Rachel
Ha, I always wish I had that ability 😉
Oohh, I didn’t realize that you were doing a novella before Primal Possession! Yay! I loved the excerpt! Please do not enter me into the contest as I already have Alpha Instinct. I really enjoyed it too. 🙂
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed Alpha 🙂 Yep, Lover’s Instinct will be out in August and I’m incredibly excited about it too. It’s such a sweet story!
Loved the excerpt!! Whole series is going on my TBR pile! Sounds sooo good. Thanks for the chance to win one of the books!
~Alisia
Thanks, Alisia! 🙂
I have you book in my TBR mountain!
Lol, I understand a TBR mountain! I finally had to create new categories in my kindle to keep everything separated 🙂
Connor and Ana sound like a great story, please enter me! I would love to win this book! How are the heat levels in your book? I like my paranormals spicy!
Thanks for stopping by, Cindy! The heat levels are hot and explicit. Not the amount of scenes in an erotic romance, but definitely fully developed scenes. For adults only 🙂
I love the protective instinct that most Alpha males seem to possess, thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Michelle! Love those alpha males 😉
Love your novels katie….I have read and reviewed several at The Reading Cafe..good luck….and keep writing.
Thanks so much, Sandy! I’ve read your reviews and I’m so glad you’re enjoying my books 🙂
ALPHA INSTINCT was great. I must make sure to pick up LOVER’S INSTINCT.
Thanks, Viki! A little over a month and it’ll be out! 🙂
I use to love romance novels as well as books about the supernatural. One day at work a coworker gave me a paranormal romance, I was addicted. Since then I have found a new love in my love of books and I can’ seem to read any other books lol. I haven’t read any of the books you have written yet but I can’t wait to read them! What book should I start with, becaue I don’t like buying a book to find out it was the third in the series and having to go back and read the firt two lol.
I became addicted to pnr after discovering Sherrilyn Kenyon and then it was over for me. I bought up everything paranormal I could get my hands on 🙂 Alpha Instinct is the first book in my Moon Shifter series so that’s a good place to start! But, if you’re looking for something shorter, I have two novellas out with Harlequin’s Nocturne Cravings line and they can be read out of order. Thanks for stopping by!
I love to learn about new authors. This series sounds great and I cannot wait to start reading it.
Thanks, Saydee! 🙂
I’ve been seeing this author/book around blogs and facebook. I seriously need to get this book to try out.
If you pick it up, I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Congrats on the upcoming release of Lover’s Instict. And I love your list. I totally agree with you on all those points. 🙂
Thanks! I’m about to start working on the fourth book in the series and can’t wait to revisit my sexy menz 😉
You listed all of my favorite traits in a hero so this series sound like one I would really enjoy! I’m not sure how I haven’t heard of it before now but I am glad Cynthia had you take part in her release day party!
I’m glad she invited me too! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Alpha Instinct sounds great! I’ve been on a HUGE fantasy kick lately so I’m so excited to have found you!
Thanks, Rachel! I’m like that too. I go on binges where I read nothing but one genre 🙂
Dont enter me. I have Alpha Instinct and thought it was great! Looking forward to Lover’s Instinct. Thanks for the excerpt.
Thanks, Donna! I’m so glad you enjoyed Alpha 🙂
Great excerpt. This one sounds cool.
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Thanks, Vanessa 🙂
I’ve been hearing about these books and haven’t gotten the chance to check it out yet, thanks for the chance to win a copy, it sounds great!
Thanks for stopping by, Brandy! I’m also giving away a copy on Goodreads 🙂
Katie, thank you so much for sharing this excerpt. I am so looking forward to reading this. I am not a new reader to you, but have only read two of your other books. Happy writing and congratluations on your new release set to come out next month!
Thanks, Rana! I’m glad you enjoyed the excerpt 🙂
Lover’s Instict sounds interesting and I will wait for its arrival 🙂 Congrats on the release and will be visiting your blog to see what other story of yours I will be reading.
Thanks, Lucy 🙂
Oh sounds like this will be a great series! Thanks for sharing about Lover’s Instinct with us! Congrats on this upcoming release!
Thanks for stopping by Colleen 🙂
Would love to win a copy. Thanks for giving us an opportunity!!
Thanks for stopping by, Lee! 🙂
I DEFINITELY must read this! I am not much of a para fan (I’ve only read a select few and several of those I was not real impressed with) but this sounds very intriguing!
If you’re looking for great pnr authors, try Sherrilyn Kenyon, JR Ward and Nalini Singh. All fantastic pnr authors! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Sounds like my kinda series!! 🙂
Thanks, Chelsea 🙂
I love finding new to me authors and this sounds like a great series!
Thanks, Jeanne! 🙂
I have not read anything by Katie but this sounds extremely interesting. I haven’t read a shifter book in a while.
Lisa B
Love shifter books! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Hi Katie!
Wow great exerpt! Not a thing wrong with sexy shape shifters!! I love these parties, it’s a great way to find new authors!
Thanks for the offer!
I agree, lol. I’ve discovered some new authors myself today 🙂
i’ve never heard of the moon shifter series. it sounds like a great read!
Thanks for stopping by, Chelley 🙂