We’re still celebrating with my month long birthday bash and today I’m lucky to have with me Rachel Firasek whose latest release is PIPER’S FURY. Rachel had a chance to chat with Piper and since it’s Thursday 13, Piper is sharing with us the 13 lies she uses to protect her heart.
But first, Rachel is being kind enough to offer a copy of an e-book if you leave a comment and follow her on Facebook, Twitter or her website.
And now for a short blurb about PIPER’S FURY and Piper’s list for Thursday 13.
Blurb
It’s an empath thing…
Using your “powers” to help the Dark Hills Police Department hunt down serial killers doesn’t leave much time for dating. Not that Piper Anast is complaining. The last thing she needs is some guy brushing up against her and pumping his pornographic thoughts into her head.
When she meets Bennett Slade, a sexy, tormented vampire, Piper stumbles headlong into a telepathic connection with his missing daughter. She can’t leave the kid to the evil surrounding her unwanted visions, nor can she resist her draw to Slade. He’s the first guy she’s been able to touch vision-free in, well, forever.
As she and Slade close in on the evil creature holding his daughter, Piper’s powers morph into a deadly fury. To save Slade’s daughter-and herself-Piper must face down demons she never knew she had and trust the one thing she keeps from everyone.
Her heart.
The Thirteen Lies I Use To Protect My Heart by Piper Anast
1. Slade is Ugly…no it’s a lie, it is. The man is gorgeous. His eyes reflect a storm above the mountain when he looks at me. Major hunk.
2. Slade’s mean. He’s mean to me. Nope, that’s a lie too. He’s really very nice. And polite. Too polite, it’s annoying!
3. He can’t cook. LIE! He cooks better than most women in America, he has years of practice. Hundreds of them.
4. Slade, is kind of cold-hearted. That’s not true either. He has a pure soul. He’s an open book until he tried to protect me from all the baddies in the world.
5. He’s a chauvinist. Well, other than keeping me away from death–dang, that’s not true either. He let’s me be a complete feminist.
6. He’s not sexy. If you like perfect muscles, tall and mysterious, I guess he would be considered sexy, but I don’t. *averts eyes from the crowd*
7. He doesn’t show any interest. Maybe he’s not into me as I’m into him. That’s not true. When he looks at me, when he kisses me, I know he more than just wants me.
8. He doesn’t take care of his kid. It’s true. She gets kidnapped when she’s a year old. I mean, who lets that happen? That’s mean, even for me. He adores this kid. It’s breaking his heart.
9. I tell myself that we wouldn’t be good for each other. Why would a gal with a temper need somebody kind and calm? It’s just not a good fit.
10. I’m not ready for a relationship. I mean, I’m only 24. I’ve never even dated. But, that’s because men are pigs. Well, except for Slade. He’s the first man I’ve ever met that hasn’t dirtied my mind with torrid visions.
11. I can’t move in with him. He lives in the mountains. Oh, who am I trying to kid. It’s the perfect place for an introvert like me.
12. If I were to get with Slade, I’d have to leave Mabel. She needs me. I mean who would drag her home from her many meetings, outings, and socializing?
13. I lie to myself. I lie to my friends. I lie to everyone because I don‘t have any feelings. Biggest lie yet. I love them all, but I can’t let them know that. You see, when you admit it, when you voice it and lose it, it hurts worse. I’ll just keep it locked inside and when they pass or leave, I’ll be able to keep a piece of them with me.
Thank you all for letting me share my chronic lying problem with you. Piper Anast, signing off!
I’m loving me some Piper! I can’t wait to read her story. I loved the Lies. You’re so clever. I know the next 4 books are going to be good, too. So…when are they coming out? 🙂
Melissa
Later this year! Book 2 possibly in the fall, we’ll see! Thanks, and I can’t wait for you to read it. Kind of nervous. Would love to get some feedback from folks. 🙂 Thanks for coming by!
Who doesn’t love a kick-ass heroine who rides sport bikes???
I’m so looking forward to this and thanks Caridad for hosting!!
Thanks Autumn. Yeah, I love that about her. She uber punk!
Hi Rachel! Here to show you some love! Thanks Caridad for having her here today! I loved Piper’s 13 lies! They had me laughing out loud. But that’s no surprise, because your blog is thoroughly entertaining too!
Ah, Cindy, you are fast becoming one of my fave followers. lol. Maybe that should be a new blog. One a week dedicated to a follower. I’m kind of digging it. Grins! No, seriously, you make my day with every post. Thanks so much!
Gorgeous cover! You definitely have your hands full with Piper! Off to follow you on facebook so I can keep up. *grin*
Happy TT,
~Xakara
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Ah, Thanks! I got your request and look forward to getting know you better!
sounds like an awesome book and i can’t wait to read it!
Thanks Tammy. I hope everyone’s as happy with it as I am.
Ohh what a interesting tell all Piper sounds like a great character I would love to read more of 😉
Thanks Rita! Good luck, and maybe you’ll win a copy! If not, I’ve heard from a little birdie that it went live on Amazon today!
You know, I expected to show up and support Rachel and Piper…But those two can obviously handle themselves. Love the list of lies, a couple of them even hit home. I know I’ve said it before, but the cover is beautiful and the story line is riveting!
Ah, D. You are so great. And we always need the support of fantastic friends. 🙂
Rachel!!
I love hearing from Piper…you never know what she’ll say! Great interview and an awesome little tease of what your character is like. 😀 Just sayin’
Thanks, Donna. I do enjoy roleplaying with Piper. She’s awesome. IMO!
What a creative T13, Rachel! I’ll definitely be adding Piper’s Fury to my TBR pile 😀
Awesome, words I live for! 🙂
Very clever way to get the theme of the book and its characters across. I’m all admiration as I love originality. Jean
Jean, thanks so much! I look for the different.
You have a great voice! Thanks for sharing your thirteen and your story with us!
Wow, thank you so much! Just made my day! Everyone’s feedback has been so great.
Hey Rachel! I see Piper took over another of your interviews, lol! Great job, can’t wait for the book. And of course I already follow you!
Yeah, she’s pretty at good at doing that. Bossy lil thing!
I LOVE Piper!!! She’s a great character!! Congrats, Rachel!
Thanks, Lynn. And thanks for helping me create her emotions!
Poor Piper. She’s got it bad. Congrats, Rachel.
Kim, thanks so much! She really does.
Congrats on your new release, Rachel! I’m excited for you and I love all of Piper’s little lies. 😉
Michelle, thanks. I think she’s sadly cute.
LOL the list made me laugh 🙂 Well written!
Janet, thanks, I had fun with it!
Clever. Great characters. Sounds like a MUST READ!!!
Eden, Thanks for the follows today! I hope everyone enjoys this book as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Fun idea for a Thursday Thirteen. Very clever. Happy T13!
Thanks, Adelle, I hope I’ve done justice to Caridad’s blog.
I would love to win this ebook. I follow Rachel on twitter and her website.
Patricia, Ah, thanks! Waves and grins.
Oh, poor Piper! She’s delusional, that girl, hahahahaha! And confused. I hope she gets her happily ever after with Slade. Guess I’ll find out soon enough. I will be first in line to buy PASSION OF THE SOUL. Can’t wait, Rachel. Big hugs and more congrats to you. 🙂
Kendall, thanks! She is quite self-sabotaging. Like someone else I know. lol. *points finger at herself*
I can hardly wait to read it! BTW, don’t we all lie to ourselves sometimes.
Yeah, I’m hearing you Brinda! I know I do.
Rachel, I know that this book is going to be just the first of many that you create. I would love to win this EBook.But you know that already, being your mom and all. lol. Congrats hon. I follow Rachel on her website and on Facebook.
Ah Mom, you are so sweet! Thanks!!! Uhm-and yeah, signed copy will be forth coming. lol
Love the cover, Rachel! It’s stunning. Thanks for being with us here today.
The book sounds great! Congrats. Piper sounds like she has a lot to deal with. I’d love to be entered to win an ebook. I follow Rachel on her website.
Hi, Kelly! Thanks for coming by and consider yourself entered! :)Piper definitely has a lot on her plate.
Caridad, thank you so much for having me. Piper’s so funny. I love working with her.