The launch of UNTAMED is finally here!
This is the third book in the Amoveo Legend series and I had the distinct pleasure of kicking off the launch at Turn the Page Bookstore in Boonsboro, MD. Does the place sound familiar? If so, that's probably because you've heard of the owner...Nora Roberts. Nora does monthly signings at her store in Maryland and I was lucky enough to capture a spot in the November event. (Thanks to one of my super-fab street team gals---Thanks, Jenn!!) While I was there I had the absolute pleasure to get to know fellow authors Jill Archer and Addison Fox.
And of course....the Queen herself....Nora Roberts!
I had such fun, that even made a little video trailer for you guys. Check it out.
The signing on Saturday was a fun and memorable way to kick off what's sure to be a busy month! I'll be blogging all over the net and I've got a few signings scheduled as well. You can find info for the book tour and blog tour on my website.
Here's a bit about UNTAMED
William Fleury has finally found his mate. A highly respected attorney and member of the Gyrfalcon Clan, he’s known for his cold, calculating demeanor. However the ice around his heart thaws the moment he sets eyes on his mate.
Layla Nickelsen is a world traveled photographer with a secret--she gets more than a digital image from her pictures. The only thing she dreads more than her Amoveo heritage is the knowledge that someday her mate will find her and claim her. Raised on a rural Maryland farm by a loving foster mother, she and two other hybrids live in fear of the full blooded Amoveo. However, unable to shape shift like her siblings, Layla always feels out of step.
When her mate arrives to claim her the intense and immediate connection is startling…but when the safety of the farm is violated and Rosie is attacked…the game changes and sacred trusts are challenged.
William shows her the way of the Amoveo and helps her realize her powers with remarkable speed. But will the Council and the pure blooded Amoveo embrace the newly revealed hybrids?
Lines are drawn. Loyalties are questioned. The Amoveo become a house divided.
Layla swiftly discovers that there’s a fine line between love and lust.
Layla swiftly discovers that there’s a fine line between love and lust.
You can’t escape your fate.
An Excerpt
*Warning--It's a little saucy.*
Rosie looked at the two of them, who simply sat
there staring at her. “Well, get outta my kitchen. I have
things to do, and so do you,” she said as she tended to
the sink full of dirty dishes.
“Come on.” Layla reluctantly pushed herself out of the chair. “We better do as she says, or we’ll never hear the end of it.” She made her way into the front hall. “The woman gets as ornery as a billy goat if she doesn’t get her way,” she mumbled.
“I heard that,” Rosie shouted.
Layla turned to shout an apology, only to run into William. She let out a yelp and probably would’ve fallen on her butt, if he hadn’t reached out and grabbed her. His strong hands encircled her slim biceps and steadied her with minimal effort. Layla found herself pressed up against his hard body and realized that her hands had somehow found their way to his chest.
His heartbeat thrummed strong and steady beneath the crisp white shirt. The fabric whispered cool and smooth under her fingertips, but the heat of his skin quickly seeped through, causing her fingers to dig involuntarily into the unyielding muscles of his chest. Her gaze wandered up his throat, which worked as he swallowed. She had the overwhelming urge to kiss him just beneath his jawline.
“Come on.” Layla reluctantly pushed herself out of the chair. “We better do as she says, or we’ll never hear the end of it.” She made her way into the front hall. “The woman gets as ornery as a billy goat if she doesn’t get her way,” she mumbled.
“I heard that,” Rosie shouted.
Layla turned to shout an apology, only to run into William. She let out a yelp and probably would’ve fallen on her butt, if he hadn’t reached out and grabbed her. His strong hands encircled her slim biceps and steadied her with minimal effort. Layla found herself pressed up against his hard body and realized that her hands had somehow found their way to his chest.
His heartbeat thrummed strong and steady beneath the crisp white shirt. The fabric whispered cool and smooth under her fingertips, but the heat of his skin quickly seeped through, causing her fingers to dig involuntarily into the unyielding muscles of his chest. Her gaze wandered up his throat, which worked as he swallowed. She had the overwhelming urge to kiss him just beneath his jawline.
What the hell was she thinking?
Sex. That’s what. Hot, sweaty, tear my clothes off, pin me up against the wall, and make me lose my senses kind of sex. Layla squelched a groan, squeezed her eyes shut, and let out a slow breath.
“I didn’t mean to startle you,” he said gruffly.
He relaxed his grip, but didn’t release her. Eyes still closed, she nodded and shivered as his thumb brushed a soft stroke along the exposed skin of her arm, just below the edge of her rolled up sleeve. Layla bit her lip and struggled against the urge to moan.
Her eyes tingled, and she knew they had shifted. Dammit. That only happened when she got really mad—or really turned on—and at the moment, she was feeling an intoxicating mixture of both.
Her shirt and jeans felt two sizes too small, and all she wanted to do was get naked and climb this guy like Mount Everest. Her body reacted to him on an animalistic level, and based on the rock hard erection pressing against her stomach, it was blatantly obvious that she was having a similar effect on him. This was ridiculous. They were standing in the front hallway plastered to each other like white on rice.
Layla grit her teeth and pushed against the firm planes of his chest. He didn’t move. She swore and forced herself to look him in the face. Mustering courage, her eyes flew open and instantly latched onto his.
Sex. That’s what. Hot, sweaty, tear my clothes off, pin me up against the wall, and make me lose my senses kind of sex. Layla squelched a groan, squeezed her eyes shut, and let out a slow breath.
“I didn’t mean to startle you,” he said gruffly.
He relaxed his grip, but didn’t release her. Eyes still closed, she nodded and shivered as his thumb brushed a soft stroke along the exposed skin of her arm, just below the edge of her rolled up sleeve. Layla bit her lip and struggled against the urge to moan.
Her eyes tingled, and she knew they had shifted. Dammit. That only happened when she got really mad—or really turned on—and at the moment, she was feeling an intoxicating mixture of both.
Her shirt and jeans felt two sizes too small, and all she wanted to do was get naked and climb this guy like Mount Everest. Her body reacted to him on an animalistic level, and based on the rock hard erection pressing against her stomach, it was blatantly obvious that she was having a similar effect on him. This was ridiculous. They were standing in the front hallway plastered to each other like white on rice.
Layla grit her teeth and pushed against the firm planes of his chest. He didn’t move. She swore and forced herself to look him in the face. Mustering courage, her eyes flew open and instantly latched onto his.
Big mistake.
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To celebrate the launch of UNTAMED I'm giving away a bunch of books! There are 3 prize packs up for grabs. Check out the rafflecopter widget below for all the ways to enter. Contest runs until 11:59pm tonight!
Prize 1: Signed copies of Unleashed, Untouched & Untamed and an ebook of Dark Light of Day by Jill Archer.
Prize 2: Signed copies of all 3 Amoveo Legend books plus signed copies of Jill Archer's novels Come Fly with Me, Baby it's Cold Outside and Warrior Enchanted.
Prize 3: Signed copies of all 3 Amoveo Legend books plus a signed copy of Nora Roberts' new release The Perfect Hope.
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Sara, congrats on your newest release!! Looks like you had a fabulous time at TTP.
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ReplyDeleteI am so thrilled for you :-) This one is already on my Santa list ;-)
Congratulations on your new release Sara!
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ReplyDeleteCongrats on your newest release!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your newest release!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I would like any of them. I do like Addison Fox, too. So I would be happy either way it goes. Thanks for the chance to win!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the release! Honestly I would love to win any of the prize packs because they all contain books that I haven't read yet!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo, Sara! Your street team girl did super! And the book sounds and LOOKS as delicious as the first 2! I can't wait to read it! Off to Tweet and FB it!
ReplyDeleteWTG, Sara! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHuge CONGRAT's on your new release! What fun to kick it off by joining with other authors at Nora's!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new release. I would choose prize pack 2. I have been wanting to read Addison Fox's books.
ReplyDeleteCrystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com
I would love to win any of the prizes. But I can't wait for Untamed.
ReplyDeleteTracey--Thanks! It was a great time.
ReplyDeleteTes-Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tanya!
ReplyDeleteToni--Thanks for coming by today xo
ReplyDeleteAnonymous--Thanks...whoever you are ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Lori! Thanks very much!
ReplyDeleteSheryl-I love Addison's work too and she's a great gal.
ReplyDeleteJaidis--Thanks for coming by and good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terry! I'm a lucky gal and thanks for spreading the good word.
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch, Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn--It was a blast!
ReplyDeleteCrystal--Thanks for stopping by and good luck!
ReplyDeleteJoshua-I hope you'll love it!
ReplyDeleteI'd love any of the prize packs because they all have books from great authors!! Congrats Sara on the release!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the third prize pack.. i LOVE nora roberts!!
ReplyDeleteif not that, then pack 2 would be awesome as well!
So happy its release week for you!
Prize Pack #3 would be great just because I haven't read Nora Roberts since her Silhouette days and the excerpt got me excited to read the series.
ReplyDeleteWhoo... AND a signed Nora Roberts!!! Untamed is RIGHT.
ReplyDeleteOne day I'd like to sign with Nora Roberts. It looks like it was a blast!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteAny of the prize packs would be wonderful! :) Thank you so much for a great giveaway!
Marie
Congrats on the new release. This book and series sound great. I would love to win either prize pack 1 or 2. I already have Addison's book.
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Hi Elizabeth--Thanks for coming by today and good luck~!
ReplyDeleteAlaina--I don't blame you! Nora's books rock!
ReplyDeleteHi Megan--Welcome and thanks for coming by. I'm glad you enjoyed the excerpt from UNTAMED :)
ReplyDeleteHi Grace--Thanks again for meeting up with me for breakfast. It was the perfect way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteShana--Shoot an email to Janeen at TTP and I bet you can get on the schedule. I have her info if you need it.
ReplyDeleteMariehan13--Thanks for swinging by the blog today :)
ReplyDeleteChrisbails--Thank you very much and good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'd loved to win prize #1. This series looks so good to me and Jill Archer's DARK LIGHT OF DAY sounds wonderful too. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! All the gift packs sound wonderful. I'm afraid though that I can't find the rafflecopter - is it just me lol?
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Yay! Untamed! I'm so excited for this book! This whole series is amazing! You throw great parties Sara, and always have such amazing prizes!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new release!!! Here's to many more to come :)
Looks like I found a new author to read! Prize number 3 please cause I adore Nora Roberts!
ReplyDeleteI would love #2! All of the books sound amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Congrats on the latest release! Very awesome of you to celebrate with us with amazing giveaway prizes! :)
ReplyDeleteAs for what prize I'd like to win, any would be wonderful really :)
Congrats! Prize 2 because the books sound good.
ReplyDeleteVictoria--Good choice! Jill's book looks great.
ReplyDeleteCatslady--The widget should be right there on the page...hmmm
ReplyDeleteHi Heather--Thank you for coming by and I'm so glad that you're loving the series!
ReplyDeletebams1980--I love being somebody's new author :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Winnie!
ReplyDeleteI would like prize pack #3 I'm a HUGE fan of Nora Roberts! I dunno if the giveaway is open to intl. If not, don't count my entries, sorry! :)
ReplyDeleteIlleana--It's open to all! Thanks for coming by tonight.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win Prize Pack 1 because I have been meaning to read this series, but haven't yet. I have the first, but would love to win the rest:)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new release! Any of the prize packs would be great to me, I would really love to have a set of your books autographed! I have not read any of the other books in the 3 sets so any of them would be welcome.
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