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Wolf's
Challenge
Stranger
Creatures Book 1
by
Christina Lynn Lambert
Genre:
Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense
When
Sydney left Seattle two years ago, she was scared, traumatized, and
done with men for good. Now she has a good job, a hobby that’s fast
becoming a second career, and best of all, she’s adopted a little
girl named Angel. Life is good and Sydney’s not about to let
charming lawyer Derrick mess that up, no matter how sexy he is, or
how sweet he seems.
Things
aren’t always as they appear in the town of Great Oaks, Virginia.
Derrick isn’t the ladies’ man Sydney thinks he is, but he does
have a few secrets, the least shocking one that he can transform into
a powerful wolf at will.
Can
Derrick convince Sydney to give him a chance, something more than her
elusive maybe? More importantly, should he? He’s still trying to
forgive himself for being at the wheel during the accident that
killed his son. Losing Sydney when she learns the truth might break
him, but he’s pretty sure not having her in his life would be just
as bad.
Please note – this
book contains mature language, situations and descriptive sex scenes
and is intended for mature audiences only!
Bear's
Edge
Stranger
Creatures Book 2
A
boss can't date her employee—simple as that. No matter how much
Shayla wants to unravel a few of Grant's mysteries and take her
friendship with the shy, sarcastic man to the next level, she's
determined to keep her fantasies of him to herself.
After
bear shifter Grant lost his girlfriend and three best friends in a
fire, he did his best to shut himself off from everyone around him.
Falling for Shayla wasn't part of his plan, but after a kiss that
leaves them both speechless and hungry for more, Grant can't keep his
desire for his boss under wraps any longer.
When
things between the two of them get hotter than he could have
imagined, Grant wonders if some of his darker desires will be too
much for Shayla or will she embrace the needs he’s kept hidden for
so long?
An
obnoxious reporter and Shayla's bitter ex have teamed up to chase
down conspiracy theories that could destroy Shayla's business and
worse, put her life in danger. To find their happily ever after,
Shayla and Grant will have to trust in each other and find a way to
crush all the obstacles standing in their way.
Please note – this
book contains mature language, situations and descriptive sex scenes
and is intended for mature audiences only!
Tiger's
Last Chance
Stranger
Creatures Book 3
While
working a case, Sean Whitman is tortured for information, drugged,
and bitten against his will by a shape shifter. The fallout leaves
him jobless, friendless, and dumped by his girlfriend. Needing a
fresh start, he leaves town and opens a private investigation
business. Learning to live life sober isn’t easy, but he makes it
to the two year mark.
When
Detective Nikki Jackson with the Great Oaks, Virginia Police
Department calls him, accusing him of breaking into his
ex-girlfriend’s house, Sean can’t help but like the sound of her
voice, despite her ridiculous accusations. He’s shocked when she
calls him back with an apology then asks for his help as a consultant
on a case. On the phone, her sweet, slightly Southern voice
captivates him. In person, she’s unlike any other woman he’s
encountered, and nearly impossible to resist. But could the sexy
detective ever want a man like him?
After
Nikki’s last dating disaster, the mountain lion shifter has sworn
off men. Then she meets Sean, and with every second she spends around
the tall, dark-eyed man, her resolve crumbles. And the fact the guy’s
kiss leaves her breathless? Yeah, that no-men idea sounds more and
more like a bad idea. But for some reason, despite the undeniable
attraction between them, Sean seems determined to push her away.
An
investigation into missing refugees leaves Nikki with more questions
than answers. Her refusal to let the matter drop leads her to the
discovery of a radical political group’s horrifying plot for
dominance. Traitors are embedded within the very organizations meant
to keep shifters safe. As the list of people she can trust dwindles,
Nikki calls on Sean to help her unravel a web of deceit.
Sean
realizes pushing Nikki away was a stupid move. So when the sexy,
amazing detective contacts him, he jumps at the second chance,
dropping everything to fly across the country to help her. And he
hates flying. But with her life in danger, he’ll do whatever it
takes.
Can
Sean and Nikki stop a hate group from carrying out their deadly
plans? And if so, will he get one last chance to prove his love for
her?
Please note – this
book contains mature language, situations and descriptive sex scenes
and is intended for mature audiences only!
How
did you come up with the setting and concept for Wolf’s Challenge?
The
beauty and vulnerability of nature was an inspiration to me when I decided on
the setting for the Stranger Creatures series. In the first story of the series,
Wolf’s Challenge, I imagined the hero, Derrick, having grown up near the
mountains and camping under the stars. After he lost his son in a car accident
and got divorced, he moved to the once desolate former factory town of Great
Oaks, Virginia to get a fresh start. Sydney moved across the country to Great
Oaks for a fresh start after a scary break up. The town, with its plethora of
forestland and streams, was unlike the more populated cities she’d lived in
before. When Derrick invites Sydney to explore some of the trails at a ruggedly
beautiful park, she is inspired by the magic and mystery of the landscape.
Little does she know, the wild, wonderful town she moved to is full of some
strange but amazing people.
Is
love stronger than fear?
In
Wolf's Challenge, Sydney misjudges Derrick and writes him off as someone who
belongs in the friend-zone. Derrick isn’t perfect. He has a few secrets. He’s
made some mistakes. Secrets have a way of destroying the keeper but the truth
can destroy a relationship. Derrick wonders if Sydney would still want him if
she knew all his secrets. Love is scary as
hell because there are no guarantees. There is risk involved in trusting
someone and I wanted to show the beautiful and heartbreaking journey from fear
to courage as Sydney and Derrick embrace the risk and give in to love.
Tell
us about your main characters- what makes them tick?
The
Challenge in Wolf’s Challenge is definitely not for Derrick to try to wear
Sydney down and bother her until she agrees to go on a date with him, because
that kind of crap is not endearing. From the moment they meet, Derrick knows
Sydney should be with him. Sydney on the other hand, wants nothing to do with
him. The challenge for Derrick is to not push her, to not try to move too fast.
The challenge for Sydney is that after a couple of bad relationships, she’s
afraid to trust her own judgment. How can she know for sure whether Derrick is
as good as he seems or if he’s a jerk in disguise, waiting to hurt her when
she’s vulnerable? What I love about Derrick’s character is that he doesn’t get
pushy or rude with Sydney, instead he does his best to figure out how to give
her space and to try to show her he’s a good guy as they get to know each
other. He wants her to be his partner in life, not a conquest to be pursued and
set aside once attained.
A
few years ago, I read my first romance novel and I was hooked, so
much so that I decided to give the idea of writing a story a chance.
Love, courage, hope, and second chances are a few of my favorite
themes. My stories include a fair amount of sarcasm, suspense, steam,
and violence. When I'm not writing, I enjoy spending time outside and
finding ways to avoid cooking. I live in beautiful Virginia with my
husband, two daughters, and a sweet, hairy monster of a dog.
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Sydney and Derrick are an interesting couple! I would love to read their story.
ReplyDeleteSydney and Derrick's story was the first story I ever wrote and I had a lot of fun creating their characters.
DeleteI would love to read more. The covers really work for me.
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