May 2013 | Jill Hughey

Christina’s Bear on First Sight Saturday

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Jill Hughey • 2 Comments

Every week on First Sight Saturday I feature an excerpt of a first meeting between two important characters.

This week I welcome an author I’ve met in person. We are on an author loop together and, while discussing local book events, figured out we live maybe 15 miles apart. Awesome!

Anyway, Jane Wakely shares with us today an excerpt from Christina’s Bear, her paranormal shifter romance.

Excerpt:

“Who’s Derek?”

Christina jumped and opened her mouth to scream when a strong hand carefully closed around her wrist, effectively stopping her from shaking and splattering anymore scalding liquid out of the lid.

For some reason, the mammoth hand brought the image of a giant animal paw to her mind. His skin was golden brown, as if permanently kissed by the sun. The only people in the Pacific Northwest with that color skin tone regularly visited tanning salons. She knew he hadn’t.

Wanting to see his face, her eyes moved up and up and up. She was six feet tall, but he was taller. Much taller. If she had to guess, she’d say he was about seven inches taller. She quickly glanced at his feet before meeting his eyes and she saw his mouth turn up in a smile on one side. This man was humongous—and it seemed he was that way everywhere. Christina actually felt petite. She’d never felt that way in her entire life.

Deep chocolate, almost black, warm eyes stared back at her. His black hair was cut short on the sides and it spiked out on top with the help of a styling product.

He was absolute perfection and Christina had to consciously close her mouth and swallow to sooth her parched throat. His hand still held her wrist and she was sure he could feel her rapidly beating heart.

“Who’s Derek?” He asked again, and though she didn’t know him, she opened her mouth to answer.

Blurb:
Christina Mills’ loud, bubbly personality gains her numerous friends and dating opportunities. Unfortunately, being labeled a “party girl” and dating a lot can give people the wrong impression. When Christina’s dates learn the truth about her, they soon move on.

James “Bull” Johnson is a restless bear shifter ready to settle down. At the urging of his friend, he relocates to the mid-sized town of Chestnut Rock. Bull hopes the nearby forest and being near his best friend will help soothe his bear and cure some of his loneliness.

When Bull and Christina meet, he recognizes her as his mate. However, their first two encounters leave Bull thinking Christina is afraid of him and Christina is confused by her feelings toward the stranger. Both Bull and Christina have secrets and insecurities that keep them guarded, but if they can trust one another, they’ll discover they’re made for each other.

You can find Christina’s Bear at the following vendors.

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To stay in touch with Jane Wakely, you can visit her blog at www.janewakely.blogspot.com, her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JaneWakely, follow her tweets at www.twitter.com/JaneWakely, or find her Goodreads page at www.goodreads.com/JaneWakely.

Redeemed on First Sight Saturday

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Jill Hughey • 0 Comments

On First Sight Saturday, I usually feature a guest author, but this week I’m going to be my own guest and share the first meeting between Doeg and Philantha from Redeemed, the second book in my Evolution Series. If you haven’t read the series, Doeg is the villain from the first book, Unbidden. The first… Continue Reading

Looking at Rose on First Sight Saturday

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Jill Hughey • 4 Comments

Each week on First Sight Saturday I feature an excerpt of a first meeting written by a visiting author. Today I welcome Qwillia Rain with Looking at Rose, book one in her Poker Posse series. This is an erotic romance, but I promise the excerpt below is rated PG! SETUP: In a story, it sometimes isn’t… Continue Reading

Discovering Nox

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jill Hughey • 0 Comments

I’ve been working hard on a new shortish story that will fall after the last book in the Evolution Series. I say “shortish” because it will definitely surpass the 10,500 words I wrote for Second Love: A Short Historical Romance Story. The short story phenomenon is surprising to me, but I had one of my… Continue Reading

Lady Elinor’s Escape on First Sight Saturday

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Jill Hughey • 2 Comments

Every Saturday I feature a first meeting from the book of a guest author. This week Linda McLaughlin shares an excerpt from her sweet Regency romance Lady Elinor’s Escape. SETUP OF SCENE: Lady Elinor Ashworth always longed for adventure, but when she runs away from her abusive aunt, she finds more than she bargained for.EXCERPT: There… Continue Reading

Historical Titles on Book Lover’s Buffet!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jill Hughey • 0 Comments

I’m so excited that Redeemed is part of the BOOK LOVER’S BUFFET, featuring 175 books all priced at $0.99 from many online vendors, including some wonderful historical romances you can find here. I’m providing a brief overview of each in the list below. Check them out! I’m sure you’ll see some delicious reads you can’t resist.… Continue Reading

Book Lover’s Buffet!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jill Hughey • 23 Comments

Introducing the Book Lovers’ Buffet. Load up, you won’t gain a pound! The Buffet’s “Bouquet of Books” sale will be open May 1-3. More than 175 ebooks, all reduced in price to just 99 cents, including the second book in my series, Redeemed, on sale for the FIRST TIME EVER. Save in categories such as Young… Continue Reading

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