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Colleen Houck

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in Tucson, AZ, The United States
October 03, 1969

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About this author

Colleen Houck is first and foremost a reader. She loves action, adventure, sci-fi, and romance, and her favorite books include a little bit of each. After getting an Associate’s Degree from Rick’s college and transferring to the University of Arizona, she dropped out of school to go on a church mission where she met her husband. Since then, she’s had a variety of job titles including; Group Home Advocate, Donut Sprinkle Girl, Chinese Kitchen Manager, Salad Bar Maven, and more recently American Sign Language interpreter. She also considers herself an expert in the assembly of Big Macs and Big Bacon Classics and yes, the Food Network Channel is her favorite station. Colleen has lived in Arizona, Idaho, Utah, California, and North Carolina and...more


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Lots of new secrets get revealed in this book and we finally get a look at the colonies which is a brand new fascinating world completely different than the one June and Day come from. Fast moving and smart!
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I got really worried towards the end. Talk about nail biting action! If you like Sci Fi this series is for you. Not only is Beth an awesome writer, she's also just an amazing person. If you haven't picked up this series yet I'm telling you, you'll be...more
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Lots of action. Another swoon worthy boy. Cool new powers. What's not to love? Very excited to move on to the last book! Can't wait to see what happens next. =)
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“Falling for him would be like cliff diving. It would be either the most exhilarating thing that ever happened to me or the stupidest mistake I’d ever make.”
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“You don’t take away my choices. You are my choice.”
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“Saying his name stabbed my heart, like someone had ripped through my carefully stitched up world and exposed the infected, pulsing red tissue that I thought was healing. ”
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Who is your favorite Tiger?
?Colleen Houck Tiger's Curse (Tiger Saga, #1) Tiger's Quest (The Tiger Saga, #2)

Ren
 
  11 votes, 64.7%

Kishan
 
  5 votes, 29.4%

Neither
 
  1 vote, 5.9%

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“I’m not a goddess.”
“You are. A goddess, a princess, a queen. As a soldier, I pledge myself to your service. As a prince, I grant you any boon within my power. As a man, I ask to sit at your feet and worship you. Ask me to do anything for you and I will do it.”
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“I decided to find you, throw myself at your feet, and beg you to have mercy on me. Honestly, I’ll accept whatever you choose, Kelsey. Just don’t ask me to live apart from you again. Because...I can’t.”
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“His eyes drifted leisurely back up to my face and he smiled at me appreciatively, “Kelsey, when a man spends time with a beautiful woman, he needs to pace himself. I quirked my eyebrow at him and laughed. “Yeah, I’m a regular marathon alright.” He kissed my fingers. “Exactly. A wise man never sprints…in a marathon.”
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“He sighed and bowed deeply. “Sundari. I was standing here thinking nothing could be more beautiful than this sunset tonight, but I was mistaken. You standing here in the setting sun with your hair and skin aglow is almost more than a man can…fully appreciate.”
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message 92: by Cookie

Cookie AH! OMIGOSHTHANKSFORACCEPTING!!!
I'll calm down....
Thanks for accepting - I LOVED your stories when I found them at the library. I was bored, and when I read those books, you saved my summer!
Thanks for writing as well!
xD


message 91: by Kristy

Kristy Palau Thank you for accepting my friend request! I am a huge fan! It is a funny story how Tiger's Curse came into my possession and how quickly I fell in love with the series. You are a very talented writer and your unique style is so refreshing. I can not wait for your next book.:)


message 90: by Sandra

Sandra Thanks for friending me! :)


message 89: by Dana

Dana Thanks for accepting the friend request! I can't wait for Tiger's Dream!


message 88: by Emily

Emily Langer Thought this was a great quote for your fb page!

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one.”
George R.R. Martin

:)


message 87: by Meghan

Meghan Thanks for accepting my friend request! I adore the Tiger's Saga soooo much! Thanks for creating such an awesome series!


message 86: by Moekari

Moekari Katoa the best happy ending for kelsey and ren!


message 85: by Jay

Jay Happy New Year


message 84: by Hylary

Hylary Locsin I selected "Tiger's Destiny" as the best romance novel of 2012: http://libraryladyhylary.blogspot.com... !


message 83: by Sahana

Sahana Hi Colleen!
I recenltly read the Tiger's Curse, and I really enjoyed it. I am from India, and I found it really amazing that you knew so much about it. Was it research you did to find out about this stuff, or did you actually go to India? It would be great if you answered my question.


message 82: by Laneel

Laneel Perry YOU are AAAmazing...I LOVEEE your tiger series books. Tiger's Destiny was so so SOOOO GOOOOOOOD. You had me crying when Mr. Kadam gave his life. I love how EVERYTHING came together in the end. You have got mad skills....in writing. I would LOVEEE to see your books come to life on the big screen. Look forward to your next book....


Alexandra Thank you so much for adding me as a friend! I just finished the last Tiger book, and I really loved it. You're a great inspiration to me and my writing. :)


message 80: by Louise

Louise Love this series, can't wait until Tigers Destiny comes out.


Bluebrennan I LUV HER BOOKS!!!


Miss Deva Thanks for accepting.I look forward to reading your series "The Tiger Saga". :)


message 77: by Amanda

Amanda Thank you for accepting my friend request. I love the Tigers Curse series.


message 76: by Nora

Nora Thank you so much for accepting my friendship.Like everyone else,I just needed to tell you how much I've fallen in love with your story!and Ren!!!!


message 75: by Meghan

Meghan Rose Thank you so much for accepting my friendship. Like everyone else, I have fallen in love with your books and Ren. I just finished Voyage and am eagerly waiting for Destiny.
Thank you for these wonderful stories, and characters, and for introducing the beauty of India and her culture like no other!


message 74: by Imasha

Imasha I just finished reading The whole series for the 4th time. I just can't get enough of it! It's the best series i have ever read. I think i know what the color of tigers dream will be. Because, the colors of the books are Blue,Orange,Purple and now green. I noticed that it is the colors of the rainbow backwards!!
The Books just keep getting better and better!!


message 73: by Imasha (last edited Jul 10, 2012 01:07am)

Imasha Hi Collen.
Thank you for accepting my friend request i really apreciate it. Your books are the best i have ever read. Not only is the story breathtaking so is the cover!!! Your amazing writing talents touched my heart because of what Ren and Kishan Feel for Kelsey. I have bought all your books in hardcover and i am telling everyone i know about your books right now. This divine ,beautiful story is truly a fantastic book and one of the most romantic I have ever read.
I wish i could meet you in person as your writting has made me a better person. ;)

I love your Books!!


message 72: by Rachel

Rachel Thanks for friending! I just finished Tiger's Voyage last night and am counting down the days till Tiger's Destiny is released!!! The Tiger saga is now my favorite series :)


message 71: by Louise (last edited May 20, 2012 11:35pm)

Louise I absolutely love the Tiger Saga series. The take on Indian mythology is quite unique. Definitely Team Kishan.


message 70: by Sam

Sam Hi Colleen! Thank you for accepting the friend request!
I just wanted to say, you are a fantastic writer. The Tiger Saga has continued to inspire me with my own writing because I hope that one day, I can have a series as well written and magical as yours. I absolutely adore Ren and Kishan and can't wait for Tiger's Destiny!
Thanks for writing!


message 69: by Lidush

Lidush Hi Colleen! Thanks for friending :)


Savannah Colleen, thank you for the friendship.


message 67: by Lauren

Lauren Thanks for accepting my friend request! I can't wait till you come to Honolulu! I'm very excited to meet you.

Aloha!
~Lauren


message 66: by Mira

Mira Oh Thank you so very much for accepting my friend request Colleen! Your Tiger's series is absolutely amazing and breathtaking. Also, thank you VERY MUCH for giving the world Ren ;)


message 65: by Mary

Mary Thanks for accepting my friend request.
Have a great day & Happy Reading! =)


Cris_Ellie (Egregore) Hello Colleen!

thank you for accepting my friend request. I totally love your books! the Tiger's are amazing and the storyline is just as awesome. I'm totally at the edge of my seat and cant wait for the next installment!

Congrats and more power to you! :)


Isabella Rivero I hear that your book is becoming a movie, is it true? And please say yes because I am going to mark that date and storm in that theater and... You know the rest.


Isabella Rivero I am a little mad at you Colleen. You can't make the book come a little sooner. Me and my friends are dying


VampireNovelFan Thanks for the friendvite, Colleen!

VNF
http://vampirenovelfan.wordpress.com/


message 60: by Isabella (last edited Jan 10, 2012 01:29pm)

Isabella Rivero Hi Colleen,
I just love your books. I can no longer wait for the fourth one any more!!! I just hope you luck on you final two books. And I know they are going to be great. And just so you know... I was born the Year of the Tiger. :)


message 59: by Brandy

Brandy Autrey Hello Colleen :). I could have asked this on Twitter lol, but I thought I'd check in on here. Will there be more than Five books in the Tiger's series? I am curious. BTW, congrats on the success of Tiger's Voyage. I absolutely loved and enjoyed it. I really like the narrator as well :). Have a wonderful day!


message 58: by Lucy

Lucy Thanks Collen for having accepted my request of friendship :D
I love your books!! Really!! They inspire my days and my nights :D


Jacqueline Hello Colleen

Thank you for being my very first friend on this site. I envy your wonderful gift, many people can write books, but not all of them are storytellers. I am grateful that you share your gift with us.


message 56: by Carly

Carly Hey Colleen, Thanks for the friendship :)


Fabi Emi Hi Colleen =D
Thanks for accepting my request.
I love tigers for a long time, and when I saw the cover of your book, I almost died because I had to wait months to get my copy (yes, I'm not in the U.S.)
I loved the first book and can't wait for the second. x]


Danielle Just wanted to say that I love this series and it has moved up to my favorite. I re-read them all the time too :-) I will be lost when this series is finally done lol but I will be looking forward to more of your books. Your a great writer and a big inspiration.


message 53: by Alicia

Alicia Thanks to you I really love this site now!!


message 52: by Amber

Amber Nicole Hey Colleen . Thanks for being my friend. =) Well I was trying find someone that actually looked like what I thought Kishan looks like & I literally stumbled on to this beauty . lol http://www.nareshk.com . I just wanted to share. Thank you for writing such amazing books. I love them & July can't come any faster.


message 51: by Hylary

Hylary Locsin I'm interested to see if you post a review of "Envy"...just read that one and wasn't sure what to think....


message 50: by Emlyn

Emlyn Chand Hi Colleen. We've been friends on GoodReads for a while. I'd love to be actual online friends and open a dialogue with you. Just sent a message - heads-up :-)


Loverbluereader Hey colleen I was reading some quotes from tigers curse answer I didn't understand one , one of them was talking about Kelsey from Ren's point point of view. Are you going to start making books in Ren's point of view? Oh yea I have another question its are you going to make 2 more books after tigers voyage? If you are you must make them come sooner I'm in suspense most of the time and I AM NOT A PATIENT PERSON.


jeaninakay I know righ? So not fair !!!!


message 47: by Kelley

Kelley How come people have recieved Tiger's Voyage today? I would love to read the book now too, i do not understand why some peoples books were shipped to them today. If you could please respond to this i would love to know the answer. Thank you, Kelley.


jeaninakay Hi mrs. houck!!! I see that you are online JS you are the awesomest writer I know!!! And BTW Ren is so SMEXY!!!


message 45: by Linda

Linda gossman Thank you so much for the hours of great reading you have provided me. I truly love your work. I hope you don't stop writing after the tiger books. I have a feeling anything you write will be a five star book.


message 44: by Kelsey

Kelsey Hey Colleen! I'm not sure where to place my comment about why I deserve a galley of TV, so I'm leaving one everywhere that I follow u, LOL. I hope I don't get disqualified so I'll get rite 2 the point. The Tiger's Curse Saga has become my world, I reread each book every week, and luckily for me I got copies of your self publish version of TC and TQ. I have to tell u that I loved them even more. I got to see a side of Kelsey that I only imagined but when I read your description of her she became even more solid in my imagination (if that makes any sense). I have read so many other books as well to kill time before TV gets out but I always end up not being fully satisfied and finish rereading the best books ever, TC & TQ. Soon to be added to the list TV, TDm, & TDy. My passion for these books can be seen from a mile away, everything has to do with tigers and Indian culture. At work I relate everything I do with this series. I deserve a galley because deep down, honest to God I love this books, their super special to me and are truly the best books ever and I would slap anyone who dare say otherwise XD. Thank u so much Colleen because u have given me and ur fans a world we love to visit each and every time we read your books.Plus every time I see or read a new interview with you, I am more certain that u r Kelsey Hayes in the flesh!. Love ya 4 reals!


message 43: by Kat (Le Pauvre Cœur) (last edited Sep 27, 2011 05:43pm)

Kat (Le Pauvre Cœur) Hi Mrs. Colleen, not to bother you or anything....but I had an idea for you.
It would be really cool if maybe Tiger's Voyage, Tiger's Destiny, or Tiger's Dream, that some of the money from the profits could go to Tiger Conservation. It's terrible to think that this beautiful animal might be extinct in twelve years time. Since your series is so popular and tigers are the main idea in the story, money to the tiger conservation fund would be an awesome idea. You've probably already thought of it before though.
Just a thought. ;)


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