Power Unleashed and a Contest!

Today I’ve got friend and fellow author Savannah Stuart with an excerpt from her new release POWER UNLEASHED and a contest! Leave a comment on the blog and/or my Facebook Fan Page for a chance to win a copy of WORTH THE RISK.

Here’s a little teaser for you to get you going!

After a year in captivity, werewolf Paz Cabrera is trying to figure out her place in the world. While her sister’s new family is more than welcoming, Paz still doesn’t feel like she belongs anywhere. She has a big secret that could ultimately harm her new protectors and give The Council ammunition to condemn her to death. When The Council sends their legendary enforcer to hunt a rogue werewolf intent on killing innocent humans and terrorizing Miami, she discovers a terrifying secret.

As enforcer for The Council and one of the oldest living werewolves on the planet, Adam Tucker had fated himself to a lonely life. With an evil werewolf threatening the existence of all supernatural beings, the race is on to stop him. After centuries by himself, he never expected to meet his mate while on the job, but now that he’s found her, he won’t let her go. Paz denies their connection, but she can’t escape the sizzling heat between them. Adam knows she’s keeping a dark secret from him, and no matter what it takes, he plans to uncover the truth and bond her to him forever.

Excerpt from POWER UNLEASHED

Adam parked his rented truck behind an older muscle car near the end of the winding, private driveway. When Thomas said they were having a party Adam hadn’t realized he meant the entire pack. And from the looks of it, half of Miami.

As he walked up the stone drive he took in the vehicles. They were all a little older but in good shape. The family obviously didn’t like to show off. He started to knock on the intricate—probably custom carved—wood door when it flew open and two younger she-wolves nearly ran him over.

“Sorry!” one of them yelled over her shoulder as they raced toward one of the cars.

Something foreign twinged deep in his chest. He might work for The Council but he didn’t consider any of them his family. He had no pack, no real friends, no real home. Not anymore. His life was fucking lonely and something told him that spending time with the Lazos pack would only remind him of what he was missing and would never have again.

Shaking his head, he stepped farther into the foyer. To the right was a giant dining room with a huge spread of food. A cake sat in the middle and there was a smorgasbord of other food surrounding it.

“Hungry?” Thomas asked as he joined him.

“I’m okay for now. Could go for a beer though.”

Thomas grabbed his shoulder in a light, almost brotherly grip. “Come on, we’ll get you settled.” The action was unexpected and it also reminded him that he couldn’t get too close to these wolves. He was there to do a job and if anyone had acted against The Council’s code, he’d have to turn them over for judgement.

The dining room connected to an even larger kitchen. A sea of mainly dark-haired wolves mingled around in groups of two and three. Only a few stood out. A tall, pretty redheaded human. From his files, he knew she was Nick Lazos’ mate and new wife. And of course Marisol, Stephan’s mate. She was a brunette like most of the Lazos’ but she was Spanish, not Greek. When he met Shea Hart’s gaze, the tall blonde wolf he needed to question, she quickly averted her eyes and said something to the much shorter brunette she-wolf she was talking to.

The petite wolf whipped around and when their gazes locked, his heart stuttered. It was Paz Cabrera. He’d recognize those midnight eyes anywhere. The dossier he had on her didn’t do her justice though. He couldn’t tear his gaze away from those intoxicating eyes. She was pretty, yes, but it was those damn eyes that drew him in. Dark, exotic and full of passion and life. After what she’d been through, the fire he saw there surprised him.

When she turned away from him, all his senses mourned the loss. It seemed as if he’d been staring an eternity, but in reality only seconds had passed.

“Here ya go.” Thomas handed him a beer and nodded toward Paz and Shea who stood by themselves near a glass door that lead to a back patio. “I’m sure you already know, but those are the she-wolves we rescued. I’ve spoken to them and they’re ready to talk to you when you want.”

“Now’s as good a time as any.” The truth was, he could have waited. Would normally have preferred to wait and acclimate to his surroundings, but the wolf inside him was desperate to be alone with and talk to Paz. Hear her voice. Something. Anything. He spoke low enough for only Thomas to hear him as they approached the women. “I’ll speak to Paz first.”

A burst of primal protectiveness rolled off Thomas and nearly bowled Adam over with its intensity. He had to stop the growl that started in the back of his throat. He had no claim over Paz and even the thought was ludicrous enough that he almost laughed at himself.

“Shea, Paz, this is Adam Tucker,” Thomas said.

Both she-wolves nodded politely, but he didn’t miss the light sheen of sweat that had formed on the blonde’s brow.

He pulled the sliding glass door open and kept his attention on Paz. “If you don’t mind, I’d like to ask you a few questions and just get them out of the way now.”

She shot a quick, guarded look at Shea before returning his gaze. “Of course.”

Adam slid the door shut behind them. He’d never been in Florida in the fall and the weather was mild and perfect. A light breeze pushed up from the Atlantic. The salty smell rolled over him with a subtle freshness and he realized why they’d chosen to settle in Miami.

Before he’d taken two steps, she blurted, “I thought you’d be taller.”

He couldn’t help himself. A sharp bark of laughter escaped at her words.

Horror immediately covered her pretty face and her very full lips formed a perfect O. “I’m so sorry. I can’t believe I said that. I…I haven’t been out in public in a year. That’s my only excuse.”

Grinning, he motioned toward two of the Adirondack chairs near the pool. “It’s okay. I think you just said what most people usually think when they meet me.” At five foot ten, he was probably the shortest out of all the male wolves in the house, but in a fight, he had no doubt he could take any of them. Thomas and his Alpha included. Size didn’t mean shit to him. He was older, faster and stronger than all of them. A reason he’d held his job for so long.

“Still, I’m sorry.” She perched on the edge of the elongated chair so he sat across from her. She shifted against her seat. When she did, her yellow dress slid up to reveal smooth, perfectly bronzed skin. She cleared her throat and he realized he was staring. Averting his gaze to her face was worse. He felt as if he was falling when he stared into her dark eyes.

24 Replies to “Power Unleashed and a Contest!”

  1. Congrats on your new release. It sounds like a wonderful read. I can’t wait to get my hands on it! 😉

  2. OMG this book sounds hawt!!! I just looked for it in ebook format but could not find it 🙁 . Can you please tell me if/when it will be available. I definitely want to read it.

  3. Colleen you’re the winner of Worth the Risk, the second book in this series! Congrats! Please contact me @ savannahstuart (at) hotmail .com (no spaces)

    Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

  4. Shelley! I think you’re probably a sucker for anything paranormal. I lurve your books! I’m pretty sure you just had a release too (a couple weeks ago?) so congrats 😛

  5. Great excerpt, Savannah. Like everyone else, I’m a sucker for werewolves. I had to smile at the short comment. 🙂

  6. Thanks for stopping by Tara. Werewolves are definitely my fave in the paranormal genre!

  7. This sounds great. I am a huge paranormal romance fan and I love the werewolves. I’m curious about Paz’s dark secret.

    mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net

  8. Nice to read about a hero who doesn’t tower over 6ft…hehe!!!

    My hubby is a shorty and I love him just the way he is.

    Looks like a great read!!!

    Valerie
    [email protected]
    in Germany
    who has added another book to her wishlist.

  9. Thanks Cathy, that’s so sweet! A little humor is always necessary 🙂

  10. Thanks Karin and Ali! My husband and I aren’t that much different in height so I like reading (and writing) about heroes who don’t always tower over 6′. Don’t get me wrong, most of heroes are tall, dark and handsome. Adam’s ‘badassness’ just has nothing to do with his height 😉

  11. omg, I must buy this book now 🙂 The blurb just hooked me… and I loved reading in the excerpt how Adam isn’t tall like all the usual heroes *bg*
    I’m not as tall as Karin (I’m only 5’7”) so with Adam I can still wear my heels, hehe

  12. Oooh new author for me… Sounds great, It has been a while since I read a paranormal book!

  13. Read the first book, Unleashed Temptation, and love Savannah’s werewolves. The perfect combo of paranormal and romance, and she sneaks in some humor, which I love.

    Thanks for the chance to win the next story in this series.

    caity_mack at yahoo dot com

  14. It sounds interesting – even is Adam is almost too short for me – I’m 5′ 8 1/2″ :>)

  15. Hi Fannie, it is available from Ellora’s Cave in digital format. It might go to print eventually but as of now it’s not 🙂

  16. I would love to read this book. Is it available in stores yet? Thanks for sharing. It reminds me of your urban novel we just finished. Have a great day and hugs.

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