A lot of people have asked me where I came
up with the idea for my spin on shape-shifters. I wish I had one simple thing I
could point to and say there, that’s where my idea came from. I can’t. A
combination of things influenced me. My love of big cats (tigers, lions and
jaguars in particular) gave me a start and when I couldn’t decide which one I
wanted to write about, I decided to include them all. That got me to thinking.
What would it feel like to not only shift into a big predator but to have three
of them sharing your body and soul? Talk about internal dilemmas and split
personalities. Cats are territorial so having three with their own wants and
desires would require a hero that was strong enough to bring them to heel and
dominant enough to harness all their instincts.
My Royals were born—intensely possessive
and driven by their primal drives. When they find their chosen female, they
don’t mind focusing all their attentions on claiming her and are persistent
enough to show her how satisfying being a Royal’s mate can be.
Unexpected Find blurb
Royal Pride,
Book 1
Since the murder
of her best friend, Jazz is stuck in a safe but lonely way of life. She’s
willing to sacrifice everything to keep herself and her family safe from the shifter
world. The sexy stranger who struts into her friend’s bar changes all that.
From the first glance Jazz knows she’s sunk—their chemistry sizzles from across
the room, it’ll be undeniable up close.
Jazz is the most
beautiful female Rafe has ever seen and he wants her from the second he sets
eyes on her. The depth of the need that swamps him every time he’s near her
surprises him. It takes every last ounce of his self control not to pounce on
Jazz and make her his. Only her distrust of his shifter nature holds him back.
He counts it as a win every time his beloved human gives in to their passion
and takes him to her bed. But Rafe’s patience isn’t infinite and he’ll do
whatever it takes, face any danger—past or present—to ensure that Jazz becomes
his. Forever.
Royal Pride series blurb
As multi-feline shifters, Royals—the privileged descendants of the gods—live with the wants and demands of the animal spirits sharing their
bodies. Everything is more intense for a Royal—their primal drives,
possessiveness and lusts. Exotically beautiful and strong, these immortals
never lack companionship but once their mating instincts are triggered, nothing
sways their devotion or dims their desire.
Their dominant nature demands they claim
their female’s body and soul, ensuring their chosen one knows exactly to whom
they belong. Once marked as a Royal’s beloved, their women realize how wickedly
satisfying life can be with a mate focused on meeting their every need.
Excerpt
The butterflies in Jazz’s belly took
flight. The man was a romantic. “You know, I’m starting to enjoy the odd way
you talk. It makes me feel as if I walked into a world where princesses wait to
be swept away by their knight in shining armor.”
Rafe grinned, the sad look replaced by
amusement. Releasing her hands, he slid his around her waist. “You would make a
beautiful princess.”
“Would I?”
“One to be fought for.” He twirled a lock
of her hair around a finger. “What about me? Would I fill the role of your
knight in shining armor?”
She smiled, completely charmed by this man.
She ran her hands over his chest, luxuriated in the layers of muscle under her
palms. “I don’t know if any horse would be able to carry you for long. I see
you more as a warrior, a conqueror.”
“One who demands the bonny ladies as his
reward after a battle?” He swept her into his arms. She gasped and grabbed his
shoulders. Lust heated his eyes as he mapped her face. “Oh yes, I like this
fantasy and in it I get to choose you as my booty.” He bent his head closer so
his golden eyes filled her vision. “I think I might keep you, Jasmine.”
Her breath hitched. “I think you have a
wild imagination.”
“Or a hopeful one.” He eased back but
watched her with that focused gaze she was starting to associate with him. “I
want you.”
The lust-hazed glint to his eyes told her
exactly what he wanted. For once in her life, she did too—but it couldn’t
happen. She had responsibilities. Spontaneity and motherhood did not mesh. The
little episode in Josh’s office proved that. She would’ve been mortified if
Sara walked in while they were having sex. Everyone in town would’ve known
within the hour. The other playgroup moms would find out, maybe shun her or at
least look at her negatively. No. Any liaisons she had would have to be planned
and kept hidden.
She licked her upper lip. “I haven’t had
sex in a really long time, Rafe.” She dropped her gaze and stared at his chin.
“What we did tonight wasn’t like me either. I’m not like that. Easy.”
He brushed his lips over her forehead. “I
know.” He set her on her feet and took her hand. “Come, let’s get you home.”
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About Me
I've always been
an avid reader and encourage everyone to escape the hectic daily grind with a
few minutes a day in your favorite book.
I'm lucky enough
to share my cat's home with my three wonderful children, husband, dog and
snake. When not writing, I work as a chemist in a pharmaceutical lab.
My passions
beyond reading and family include music, classic cars, tattoos and animals (all
of which have found their way into my writing in one form or another).
So that's a
little bit about me...
Nancy 
I'm very happy to be able to visit Fantasy Pages on this wonderful Friday! I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about Rafe and Jazz. I'm also happy to say that Unexpected Find is now available on Amazon! Here's the link if you'd like it:
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Enjoy and Happy reading!
Nancy