Guest Blog and $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway with Teresa D'Amario

Hi everyone! I'm Teresa D'Amario, and first let me say thanks to Roxanne Rhoads for having me here at Fang-Tastic books. It's so cool to be a shifter among vamps, that's for sure. Just guys, keep your fangs over on the other side of that white line. I think that keeps us all safer that way. Seriously, it's great to be here, and I so love this blog!

For those who don't know, my new release has hit the virtual shelves, and Dark Succession is a big hit. The second book in my True Mates series, it takes up just a few months after SheWolf ends, and tells the story of Ryland and Nora, both characters introduced in SheWolf. But don't worry, if you haven't read SheWolf, you will NOT be lost in Dark Succession.

When I wrote SheWolf, I had no intention of telling Ryland's story. He has a seriously bad problem with first impressions, and he always comes across very rough and edgy. Okay, he is rough and edgy in real life, but it's funny how fast he worms his way into your heart anyway. While working the edits on SheWolf, it hit me, the next book in this series had to be Ryland. Some of my fans and readers wrote, insisting he be next, even though I hadn't announced I was already plotting out his story. I think it's because Ryland is the kinda bad boy you love to love. He's wild and aggressive, he's hot and he's confident. And he's strong. So check him out.

Part of my excitement with Ryland was also creating the Book trailer. Take a look at it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXO9kVbBkF0

I did my best to show you the high level of danger and tension in the book and let you get a good look at how I see Ryland.

In addition, here's the blurb, plus a little teaser to help you get the feel for Ryland's story:

Nora Hunt is the daughter of former pack leader Sean Hunt and niece to Kieran Hunt. Emotionally and physically scarred after being held captive for weeks, she's finally ready to move on with her life. But when she meets Ryland, she discovers not only a world of darkness and pain, but discovers Ryland may not be any better than those who held her captive all those weeks.

When Ryland Keegan steps in as Alpha of his dead brother's pack, he inherits a pack of savage rogue wolven, as well as a legacy of violence, lies and five women held captive within the pack's confines.

But when Ryland's pack members start dying one at a time, he must decide if Nora is the catalyst or the killer. Can he trust his True Mate? Or will he be relegated to a life of leading the dregs of Wolven society?

Excerpt:

“What do you want?” Nora was tall compared to most shewolves, at almost six feet, one inch, yet still he towered over her. He moved slowly, giving her every opportunity to run, his eyes watching her every move. Running almost seemed like a good idea. But then again, he might give chase, and she wouldn’t stand a chance. She tilted her head back to stare into his eyes. She lost her balance and was forced to step back.

“I want to know,” he leaned in, whispering, “why you were in the bar.”

“My car broke down.” His scent moved from her lungs to her blood. The mix of masculine power and leather worked like an aphrodisiac, striking with a force that nearly brought her to her knees. His heat burned against her flesh, though they were still inches apart. Nora longed to lean forward, hungry for more.

"Why did you run?" He cocked his head, curiosity shining in those glittering eyes.

She wasn't about to tell him it was because she'd caught his scent and had found it shockingly attractive, something that had never happened to her before. "I didn't want to infringe on another wolven's territory." Well, it was true. To a point.

His nostrils flared, he inched closer, his breath whispered against her ear. He rumbled low in his chest.

“I don't believe you,” he murmured. His breath played across her skin and goose bumps rose. “I think you’re like all the rest.”

She narrowed her eyes. “What do you mean?”

“You’re like all the other shewolves who come through town, looking for an alpha to fuck, in hopes he’ll offer to mate.”

His words splashed over her like cold water. He was wrong. And she would tell him so.

Just as soon as her breath returned.

His sharp fangs grazed the side of her neck, and she fought the urge to tilt her head in offering.

She shook her head. “I’m not like the others.” Small, powerless words.

His soft, taunting laugher rolled through her, her muscles turning to water.

“You want me, you know you do. You can’t hide it.” He inhaled deeply, his nostrils flaring. “So what’s it to be, little rabbit? Do I fuck you and send you on your way?”

He was teasing her, pushing her, and, while she knew what he was doing, she couldn’t stop the cold flush of anger. “I’m different from the others. I don’t want you.”

“Really?” He cocked his head and met her gaze.

Her hands drew up to his massive chest. Hard, powerful muscle lay beneath his black shirt. It was almost distracting enough to make her forget her goal. Higher and higher her palms slid.

His eyes narrowed, watching. Waiting.

“Yes, really.” She gasped the words, took in a deep breath, and continued, her voice stronger. “Unlike those mangy bitches, I have a brain, and my brain says no.” With her hands on his shoulders, she slammed her knee upward. He twisted to the side, and she just missed his groin. Nora drew her arm back and let loose, the sharp crack of her palm against his cheek so gratifying.

His eyes widened, and he stepped back, the dull red imprint of her hand evident on his face.


While on yesterday's blog at Paranormal romance, Ryland was interviewed and asked who he thinks he most resembles among actors. I hadn't really thought about that, so I thought I'd ask the readers here what they think.

So leave a comment or question, and tell me what actor you believe Ryland most resembles.

And if you do, you’ll be entered into my $25.00 gift Amazon gift card contest, winner to be selected on or around 1 May.

Also, one lucky winner will receive a copy of SheWolf, book 1 of the True Mates series today.

Entry Rules:

1. Every question receives 5 entries into the contest.
2. Every general comment receives 1 entry into the contest

3. Following me on twitter – receives 10 entries into the contest

4.Follow Roxanne on Twitter-receives 5 extra entries

5. Following this blog (click on the follow link on the right side), 5 entries

6. Joins my facebook fan page: receives 10 entries into the contest

7. Emails me at desertpetiri@aol.com with proof of purchase for Dark Succession – receives 25 entries into the contest.

Make sure you add up all your entries because my math realllly sucks.