Welcome to stop #8 in my blog tour For Chosen By Sin (Para-Ops #3). (Note: Although this stop was originally scheduled on another blog, we've experienced some technical difficulties, so I'm posting it here until we can get that taken care of! Your comment on either blog will qualify you for the book give away! :))
This tour focuses on my writing and my paranormal series, but also my Twelve Resolutions for 2012, as well as the resolutions of my hero in Chosen By Sin, werebeast Dex Hunt. Those of you who know Dex know he's a bit...difficult, so I'm curious to see what he comes up with. (Psst: Dex doesn't actually know it, but his “resolutions” are more like a Twelve-Step Program designed by me to get him to his HEA).
I'll be giving away a prize to one commenter from this blog stop, but I'm also giving away one grand prize to one blog tour follower. See the giveaway details below! :)
The Para-Ops Series: Five years after the Second Civil War ends, humans and Otherborn—humanlike creatures with superhuman DNA—still struggle for peace. To ensure the continued rights of both, the FBI forms a Para-Ops team with a unique set of skills. (Chosen By Blood (Book 1), Chosen By Fate (Book 2))
So what's Resolution #8 for me? Send Thank You and Birthday Messages Regularly
In the same way that I love my e-reader but will never give up print books, I just don't think sending messages-of-the-heart via email cuts it, at least not all the time. I still do it, however, because the alternative is the messages wouldn't get sent at all. But I really want to be able to let people know, with something they can hold in their hands, that I think of them and appreciate them.
And what's Resolution #8 for Dex Hunt?
Here's a hint from Chosen By Sin.
Dex covered Jes’s body with his and stared into her dark midnight eyes. Electricity crackled between them, causing warmth to infuse his skin. That warmth grew sizzling hot wherever their bodies touched. She whimpered and the sweet feminine sounds soon became a steady chorus, ratcheting up his desire until he felt dangerously poised on the edge of sanity.
Closing his eyes, Dex took a deep breath. It was amazing, this connection he had with her. Proximity was enough to make his head spin with desire but actual contact?
As it had in the States, touching Jes resulted in a feeling of intense relief that immediately skyrocketed into a desperate, mind-blowing need. He’d never needed anything like he seemed to need her. Not sex or food or companionship. Hell, not even revenge.
His eyes popped open and he furiously tossed his head as if he could shake that errant thought out of his mind. Her cool smooth palms stroked his back and thoughts of revenge were swept away. Lust surged through him, concentrating in his groin until he couldn’t help but thrust his hips, notching his thick aching flesh into the cradle of her hot center. The way she strained to get even closer to him took his breath away.
Yes, he thought. Need me. Need. Me.
So Dex is making progress. Thoughts of revenge are starting to take a back seat to his feelings for Jesmina. But Dex is still fighting his feelings for her. Still doubting that those feelings are more important than revenge. Dex's 8th Resolution? Learn to gracefully accept defeat before fate is forced to smack you over the head to make its point.
NEW TRAILER:
Want to see the series trailer that Book Candy Studio made for the series trailer? It's got a great vibe! Watch it here
Bio: Virna DePaul is a former prosecutor and now national bestselling author of the Para-Ops Novels. She also writes contemporary romantic suspense for Harlequin Romantic Suspense (It Started That Night, May 2012) and HQN (Shades Of Desire, June 2012).
Blurb for Chosen By Sin:
The longest life isn’t always the happiest one…
For now, werebeast Dex Hunt serves on the Para-Ops team, but his true purpose is to kill the werewolf leader he blames for his mother’s death. Biding his time, Dex keeps his emotional distance from his team members and anyone else he might care for, including a mysterious vampire he met in L.A.
As a doctor, vampire Jesmina Martin has dedicated her immortal life to healing others. As a scientific researcher, she’s trying to prolong life spans, in particular those of her adoptive dragon-shifter family and the werewolf who saved her as a child. Her greatest hope lies with Dex, a werebeast she believes can gift immortality to others.
Only Dex knows nothing about his gift or the fact Jesmina wants to harness it. After a passionate night together neither expects to see the other again. Weeks later, they are reunited in France and forced to acknowledge a fragile miracle—a new life struggling to survive. At the same time, they must stop a group of rebel shape-shifters hoping to unleash every demon in hell. But before Dex and Jesmina can save their child or the world, they must relinquish their secrets, face their fears, and open themselves to love.
Purchase:
E-version ($4.99)
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Barnes and Noble: http://t.co/UW5P73o
Paperback ($7.99)
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Giveaway Details:
Daily Blog Tour Giveaway: Today, Virna is gifting one book from her backlist (prize winner's choice, see backlist here) to one randomly selected commenter who either leaves a comment on this blog, or a question for Virna to answer. Please also include your email addy.
GRAND PRIZE TOUR GIVEAWAY: What was Dex's "resolution" that Virna talked about today? Do you know the answer? Fantastic!! Because...
Virna is also gifting a $100 Amazon gift card to one randomly selected reader who leaves the answer to this question during the blog tour. Go to: http://chosenbysin.com/virtual-tour-grand-prize You can be entered to win the grand prize once each day by simply following the tour from January 9 - 20, and leaving your answer with each day's different resolution!!
Virna is also offering autographed copies of CHOSEN BY SIN for purchase during this blog tour. To purchase an autographed copy, please visit http://chosenbysin.com.
I'm really good with birthday card but am awful with Thank you notes. When I finally get them out in the mail it's way too late.
I wish you success :).
Love the excerpt.
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Posted by: Victoria Sloboda | January 16, 2012 at 12:21 PM
That's way better than me, so good job! Glad you enjoyed the excerpt! :)
Posted by: Virn DePaul | January 16, 2012 at 12:29 PM
I am hooked on this series. I can't even remember how I came across it, but YAY!!! It is great. Each character has a great story to tell. I just can't wait until the next one!!
Sheryl
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Posted by: Sheryl Nyary | January 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM
I too am really bad with cards. I always seem to remember the day of. I am loving the snippets about Dex. Thanks this is fun.
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Posted by: Sue Sattler | January 16, 2012 at 12:40 PM
That was a hot excerpt!
I am really good at sending Thank You and Birthday cards/emails. I always try to do it ASAP so I won't forget.
Posted by: StacieD | January 16, 2012 at 12:42 PM