Sarai’s Fortune
Shadowcat
Nation
Book
2
Abigail
Owen
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Number of pages: 246
Word Count: 60,000
Book Description:
Zac Montclair's first priority is
to protect his people. With the escalating war between factions of shifters
over land and resources, he has agreed to an alliance between his polar bears
and the Shadowcat Nation of cougar shifters. But the treaty comes with a
condition…he must accept one of their Seers into his Timik and put her under
his personal protection.
Sarai Bouchard doesn't need her
supernatural gift to know that Kyle Carstairs's obsession with controlling her
ability will eventually result in her misery and demise. Her power is essential
to her people's survival, so when Kyle goes rogue, she's sent to Zac Montclair
to keep her safe. However, her visions reveal that while staying will lead to
their becoming lovers, it also leads to his death. Leaving Zac will result in
her own.
If Sarai can't find a way to
change the future, she will be forced to choose…save her lover or save herself.
Excerpt
Book 2:
Sarai concentrated on precise,
sharp movements with as much power as she could muster. She’d only been working
out for ten minutes or so. She’d started the day similarly yesterday. She cooked breakfast, eating with the
guys. She dragged George and Scott on more sightseeing trips. Today she’d
decided to explore a small portion of Central Park. She didn’t try to lose them
this time. When they’d got home, they’d hit the gym.
Now, Sarai tuned out Scott and
George—who were sparring across the way from her—to focus on her own drills.
Andromeda’s
Fall
Shadowcat
Nation
Book
1
Abigail
Owen
Genre: paranormal romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Date of Publication: 12/10/14
ISBN: 978-1-62830-661-3
ASIN: B00PM6T2YW
Number of pages: 258
Word Count: 61,300
Cover Artist: Debbie Taylor
Book Description:
Andromeda Reynolds is being
hunted. After witnessing her mother’s violent death at the hands of a pack of
wolf shifters, Andie has devoted her life to protecting her community of cougar
shifters from a similar fate. But now, a greater threat lies within her own
dare, and she must run. If she stays, Kyle Carstairs will force their mating, seeking
the added political power their union would provide.
Andie would rather chew off her
own foot than end up with Kyle. Though, knowing him, she won’t live long either
way. Andie’s only hope of survival is to mate Jaxon Keller, the Alpha of the
Keller Dare with which she is seeking asylum. But before she can get to him,
Andie must first go through A.J., one of the Alpha’s Protectors.
What Andie doesn’t realize is
that A.J. has secrets of his own. All Andie knows is that the incredibly
frustrating shifter insists on challenging her story, her skills, her trust…
and her heart.
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Excerpt
Book 1:
He glanced down
at her. “You really are a tiny thing, aren’t you?”
Andie scowled.
“Don’t let my size fool you. I can pack a wallop when I want to. Even with a
broken arm.”
A.J. laughed.
“I’m sure you can.”
Andie stared
straight ahead, her mouth thinning. She hated being patronized. Men were so
dense sometimes. They never took her seriously until she showed them exactly
why they should.
About
the Author:
Award-winning paranormal and
contemporary romance author, Abigail Owen was born in Greeley, Colorado, and
raised in Austin, Texas. She now resides in Northern California with her
husband and two adorable children who are the center of her universe.
Abigail grew up consuming books
and exploring the world through her writing. A fourth generation graduate of
Texas A&M University, she attempted to find a practical career related to
her favorite pastime by earning a degree in English Rhetoric (Technical
Writing). However, she swiftly discovered that writing without imagination is
not nearly as fun as writing with it.
Where
are you from?
I grew up in Texas and currently live in northern
California with my husband and kids.
Tell
us your latest news?
Sarai’s Fortune, the second book in the Shadowcat
Nation series, released May 13th, by my publisher The Wild Rose
Press.
When
and why did you begin writing?
I write because the stories and characters in my
head won’t stop spinning. I write because I love to read, but I often want to
change the story to suit how I wanted it to go. I’ve been writing stories since
I was a child.
When
did you first consider yourself a writer?
I’ve always considered myself a writer. I considered
myself an author when I finally finished my first book.
What
inspired you to write your first book?
I had a single scene in mind – a falcon shifter high
in the trees watching over friends who don’t know who/what she is, protecting
them from danger. Most of my books start with a single scene in my mind. I’m
honestly not sure why I finally finished that book and not the ones I started
before it. J
Do
you have a specific writing style?
I’d describe my style as character and dialogue
heavy. I prefer to read the interactions and development of the characters more
than the prose, setting, etc. So that’s what I tend to write.
How
did you come up with the title?
At first I tried different things with mountain
lions (Lion’s Den, Puma’s Revenge). Really, I liked my first book’s character’s
name – Andromeda – so much that I wanted it in the title.
All of the titles in the series are the heroine’s
name and a word starting with “F” – Hannah’s Fate, Andromeda’s Fall, Sarai’s
Fortune. The next book will be Tieryn’s Fury. The fourth and last book in the
series isn’t picked yet.
Is
there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Fate is never set in stone. You choices can lead you
down unexpected roads, often to better places.
How
much of the book is realistic?
The settings are (mostly) based on real places – New
York City, the Bitteroot Mountains of Idaho. Beyond that, this is a work of
pure fantasy!
Are
experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
Not really in this one. Sometimes I pull little
moments from my life to incorporate, but not this time.
What
books have most influenced your life most?
All those many Harlequin novels over the years. They
got me hooked on the romance genre in general. But I also love many genres.
Jane Austen showed how romance can be interwoven with satire and commentary on
society. Jane Eyre was the first classic that truly engaged me and showed me
that classics are still entertaining reads.
If
you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
At this point, there are so many. I’ve taken
workshops that have directly influenced my writing methods and styles. I’ve had
beta readers whose feedback has been invaluable, helping me learn. I couldn’t
narrow it down to one.
What
book are you reading now?
Awaiting Fate by J.L. Sheppard
Are
there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Diana Green recently hit my radar. Great world
building! And I’m really enjoying J.L.’s book at the moment.
What
are your current projects?
The third book in the Shadowcat Nation series is
with my editor now. Blue Violet, the first book in my Svatura series, is being
re-released (new and improved) with The Wild Rose Press. I’m waiting on a
release date now. I’m writing a Valentine-themed short story for next year.
Once I’m done with that, it’ll be on to the fourth and final Shadowcat Nation
book. Phew!
What
would you like my readers to know?
I love to interact
with readers. I do tons of games and giveaways across my social media and
always enjoy and respond
June
Tour Giveaway
$25 Amazon gift card
Mary Kay makeup to "Get the
Look from the Book" - to look like my cover model
eBook copies of Hannah's Fate
(prequel) and Andromeda's Fall (Shadowcat Nation #1)
Thank you so much for having me! I really enjoyed your interview. :)
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