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Black Friday

What do you do for Black Friday?

Usually, we put up the Christmas tree and decorations. This year, I'm still in Houston, soon to be headed home, and then I've got work. But after that, I'll probably start hauling in the boxes.

I would do it on Saturday, but have to work on Saturday too. I'm hoping it won't be bad because on Tuesday night, I had to cover for 2 people who called in sick and another who went on vacation, and Wed, another 2 called in that they couldn't make it and I was scrambling to find coverage for the 2 of us who were left so we could have lunch breaks.

*sigh* So with that kind of record already, I'm just hoping that the 4 of us scheduled actually all turn up.

Hopefully, everyone will be enjoying family, traveling, or Christmas shopping and it'll be quiet at the library so we ca get caught up. Hopefully!

So what do YOU plan to do for Black Friday? Is it your usual, or something new?

Oh, and I have to tell you, we played a fun board game called "A Touch of Evil." We had to kill the bad werewolf. My SIL told me that the werewolf was not the sexy kind like I write about. LOL

And we played LA Noir, a fun game where we tried to solve arsons, and murder, etc, set in the 1940's. The most fun was driving the car through LA, trying to reach the crime scenes and well, let me say I was a reckless driver, having the worst time staying in my lane or not weaving across the street, or running over street lamps, light signals and running into other cars. I was teasing my SIL about HIS reckless driving. But I have to admit it was easy to leave black skid marks on the pavement, and wreak havoc all over the city when we were supposed to be solving the crimes. I was laughing so hard, tears were streaming down my cheeks. Just too fun.

Hope you had fun too!

Have a super TGIF, and let me know what you're up to!

Terry
"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy IS reality."
www.terryspear.com

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I'm off...well, in about a half hour. Taking me forever to get ready to go and I've been up since 3 AM. Hmmm, I'll probably fall asleep in the ham feast, rather than ham it up!!!

Have a super Thanksgiving, everyone!!! Be sure to share with your wolfish companions and they'll keep you nice and warm. :)


Thanks for being my friends!

Terry

Have a Yummy Thanksgiving!!! by Terry Spear

Title: Dreaming of the Wolf
Author: Terry Spear
Buy Link: Buy Dreaming Of The Wolf Here!
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Rating: You Need to Read
Reviewer: Wendy Mitchell
Blurb:
Werewolf pack leader Jake Silver is an acclaimed photographer. He sees a beautiful woman at the art gallery where his photos are on display, and his intrigue turns into wolfish protectiveness. Alicia Greiston has never met anyone like Jake-he's sexy, alpha, and totally irresistible, and he calls to something primal in her soul.
Review:
Jake Silver was dropping off some of his photographs at an art shop in the quaint tourist town of Breckenridge, Colorado when he spies a young woman covertly taking pictures of a license tag. With a curiosity inherent to the lupus garou , he is instantly intrigued and more than a little attracted. Following her into the restaurant across the street, he becomes alarmed when she is threatened by a seedy looking man who obviously has a gun under his jacket. Coming to her rescue, Jake finds out his mystery woman, Alicia Greiston, is a rookie bounty hunter out to capture a couple of big time mobsters. More than half in love with her by now, he becomes concerned for her safety and is determined to offer his protection, whether she likes it or not. After two failed marriages, Alicia has sworn off men, and she is too focused on making sure the man responsible for her mother's murder is punished, to spend anytime starting a new relationship. Still, her would be hero is awfully charming and really good looking. Maybe lunch would be okay, and he could offer a decent cover while she tails her mobsters. With both Jake and Alicia hiding big secrets, the situation becomes explosive quickly. When a threat is made against Jake, Alicia knows she has to let him go, but Jake isn't willing to give her that option.
 
Wow! I'm so glad I read this book. I now have a new "Must Read" series to love. This was such a fun and easy book to read. It was like a good single malt scotch, smooth as silk with a pleasant burn leaving a lovely tingle behind. Jake was alpha to the bone, but a more laid back version. Alicia was totally unaware of any type of supernatural occurrences going on, until it bit her on the butt…. literally. Alicia, while having some minor insecurities, was still a terrific heroine determined to save the day by any means necessary. The action was fast and continuous, keeping the readers attention glued to the pages until the very last sentence. The humor and sizzling romance relieved the tension brought on by the danger stalking our furry couple. This group of shifters have a more realistic make-up than others I have read. Yes, they are supernatural, but they still have weaknesses and aren't all that different than humans. This group, as a whole came off as very affable and I wouldn't mind having a few of them as neighbors. (wink, wink) Dreaming of the Wolf combines a great story with interesting, very detailed characters in one thoroughly entertaining book. I am definitely on board the Terry Spear bandwagon now. I can't wait for the next stop. Hint- ( this wolf is also a SEAL).
~~You Gotta Read Reviews 

Thanks to You Gotta Read Reviews! I love her site. If nothing else, you've got to check out her header. She has a girl reading a book and a white wolf in it, watching for danger! :)  


Have a Happy Thanksgiving! If I don't say so tomorrow, I wanted to make sure I wished everyone a great Thanksgiving today! I'll try to get the next installment out on Deadly Fortunes by Friday. :) 


Terry
"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy IS reality."
www.terryspear.com

Have You Ever Been Bitten by Paranormal Romance?

Sorry I've been awol! The time is just slipping away, Internet outages because of violent storms, but I'm so glad we had RAIN!

The drought was so bad in Texas this year, small lakes dried up and revealed headstones and cemeteries. Probably a story in there!!!

I'm at Bitten by Paranormal Romance talking about time travel and A Ghost of a Chance at Love!  
If you have a chance, please drop by and say hi! Because I didn't have Internet in the morning until it was nearly time for me to go to work yesterday, I didn't have a chance to blog or announce it...so that's where I aim! Well, work, but also at Bitten by Paranormal Romance!

I'm so excited to be off on Thursday! That's my vampire night! Although I'll be making a very long drive to have ham dinner. That doesn't sound right. Turkey dinner. That sounds better. *sigh*



Also, did I mention that The Dark Fae is now in print? I'll be getting copies in if anyone wants an autographed copy soon.

I'm off to another wordless day of work. No voice still. I'll see a doctor next week after the holidays if it isn't back by then. Thanksgiving makes 3 weeks. :(

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday! Today is actually hump day because I'm off Thursday and work only 3 hours on Friday!!! Oh, speaking of such, I tried to share a hunk with you all, and it screwed up my blog....so he was one very bad dude!

And this just in! A great review of The Siren's Lure! Thanks so much to Karen from ParaNormal Romance Reviews!!!



The Siren's Lure
by Terry Spear

Smashwords
February 1, 2011
Available: February 25, 2011
ISBN #1458025403
EAN #9781458025401
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[image error] Other Books by
Terry Spear
Dreaming of the Wolf
Heart of the Highland Wolf
Forbidden Love
Seducing the Huntress
Goddess in Training
Wolf Fever
Seduced by the Wolf
Accidental Highland Hero
Legend of the White Wolf
Deadly Liaisons
To Tempt the Wolf
Destiny of the Wolf
Deadly Liaisons
Heart of the Wolf

"Enticing World You Can't Resist"

Sardis is the vampire prince of New York. His vacation is interrupted when he meets a woman in distress.

Tristina isn't human nor is she a huntress and she most definitely doesn't need Sardis' help. However, the attraction they have for each other can't be denied, but a more pressing matter must be dealt with first. Tristina and Sardis find they work well together as they try to eliminate the threat that haunts the city. They play well together, too.

Sardis believes he's the one doing the seducing, but he soon realizes he may be under Tristina's spell.

The Siren's Lure draws you in from the beginning with just enough mystery to make you want to find out who and what Tristina is. The readers will enjoy meeting another one of Ms. Spear's all so yummy vampires and they'll be introduced to a new paranormal character with magic of her own.

Make sure you don't miss Terry Spear's other short stories: Seducing the Huntress and Goddess in Training.

Reviewed by: Karen Michelle Nutt, author

Reviewed by Karen Michelle Nutt
Posted November 20, 2011

Have a great wonderful day!!!!

Terry
"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy IS reality."
www.terryspear.com

Dreaming of the Wolf is up for The Long and the Short of It Award!

I didn't realize it was up--way behind on correspondence today with the huge Dreaming of the Wolf guest blog tour coming December 1!
Need votes!!! Thanks!!!
http://www.longandshortreviews.com/LASR/index.htm

Dreaming of the Wolf by Terry Spear
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (365 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 5 Books
Reviewed by Xeranthemum
Werewolf pack leader Jake Silver is an acclaimed photographer. He sees a beautiful woman at the art gallery where his photos are on display, and his intrigue turns into wolfish protectiveness. Alicia Greiston has never met anyone like Jake–he's sexy, alpha, and totally irresistible, and he calls to something primal in her soul.
The aura of romance reached out and grabbed me as soon as Jake spied Alicia and followed her like a lost puppy in the first chapter. Ms. Spear set up the motivation, plot and drama right then and there and I was hooked.
Dreaming of the Wolf has the most adorable wolfie on the cover and I wanted to scratch his ears. Realizing that the cover represented the delectable Jake Silver in the story made it very plausible that Jake was a very handsome and capable man. I love it when a cover can capture the essence of one of the characters. Jake was a delight. He was yummy, forceful, quite protective and he was an alpha. He also did artwork with flowers. Talk about a dichotomy. I liked how initially he went with his gut and how later on he realized that there was more than simply attraction going on. He was falling in love. Alphas never do it the easy way though. Oh no, he has to fight mob connections for her and as a reader might guess, it's an uphill battle. Jake is great in battle. The author did a wonderful job of depicting the hero as a capable and effective fighter – when given the chance. Nothing more fascinating to watch than a protector being thwarted and when he finally gets a chance to go all out, the scenes were exciting, tightly written and full of wonderful wolf mojo.
The beneficiary of all that glorious testosterone is Alicia. The author has quite a few surprises in store for the heroine and readers alike. I tremendously enjoyed how Ms. Spear had Alicia's life spin out of control all while orchestrating her being in Jake's sphere of influence to the point where the heroine finally gets the feeling that things could possibly go right for a change. However a lot of wrong has to happen first. While that is happening, a reader gets to see her test her mettle against big bad guys, amazing and scary revelations and a man who she can't help falling in love with. She tries, oh yes she does because she felt she needed to 'save' him and protect him from herself. What a wonderful set up for an awakening to love and all that entails. Alicia is also really sweet especially when she focuses on one fact other than what Jake expected – it endeared her even more to the hero and it made me feel more connected to the heroine. What must it be like to be faced with that many unknowns and to want to be elated but end up being worried instead. Talk about emotional angst, and Ms. Spear hit the target on every one. I felt the heroine's fear, pain, excitement and joy. Now that's real storytelling.
The villains are many with one in particular being the peskiest. Mario is a real creep. His brother is a surprise as well a great conflict motivator. The other relatives are weak and evil and the henchmen are just bullies. There's a lot of gun play and blood and suspense. How in the world is Alicia going to get out of the sticky wicket she finds herself in? Every time she turns around, it gets worse and worse and more overwhelming! Ms. Spear proved genius in her handling of it all. Some readers might think the final solution to be too pat or perfect but it worked for me. In fact, I slumped in relief. I don't think I'd have believed any other resolution than what the author chose to do – it fit. I was so happy!
For that extra spice, the author had Jake and Alicia have mad passionate dream sex. That doesn't sound impressive and for a lot of books it's a drawback and one of my least favorite writing techniques. Ms. Spear is the only author who's presented a logical and wonderful reason why it works and why I will read every word, sentence and paragraph without skimming or skipping. For readers of the series, they'll know why and for new readers, it'll be a treat. Well, it's a treat either way actually.
Romance abounds in every caress, kiss and heated gaze making Dreaming of the Wolf a must read for anyone who enjoys sensual passion with their romantic suspense. Jake and Alicia eventually become the loving couple they both yearned for but never expected to deserve much less have. And the fact they found it in each other purely by accident, by the whim of fate, showcases how special their relationship truly is. I had an awesome time reading this book. It's a real page flipper and almost impossible to put down until the final page is turned. I swooned at how perfect the ending was, and how happy Jake and Alicia ended up being. Dreaming of the Wolf is paranormal romance at its finest.


Terry
www.terryspear.com

Undressing History at History Undressed!

Research is a lot of fun, though sometimes I get so wrapped up in it that I keep reading more and more and more, not any of which I will use in a story. However, sometimes some of the the intriguing information does wind up in the story.

But some of it, I wanted to share in this blog with everyone!

Political Intrigue during the Medieval Period...

I am giving away a copy of Winning the Highlander's Heart. It has the old cover with the knight... but it's the same book otherwise. :)

And this just in! Thanks so much to Rhonda Valverde of Vampire Romance Books who loves my wolves too! :)

Review: Dreaming of the Wolf [image error] Dreaming of the Wolf  (12/01/11) is the 8th book in Terry Spear's Wolf Series and I find myself running out of words to describe just how fantastic these books are; Dreaming of the Wolf is no exception. From the first few pages, it was non-stop action. This book is a little different than the others in that the majority of the story takes place away from the pack. This book can be read as a stand-alone and while some of my favorite characters from the other books do show up, you won't be lost in the story if you haven't read any of the other books in the series. I loved the pairing of Jake with Alicia. Jake being the alpha male and Alicia being a strong independent woman made for some great banter between the two. Ms. Spear's writing has tremendous detail, depicting realistic thoughts and emotions, bringing the spirit of the wolf alive.  Dreaming of the Wolf is a must-have addition to any Terry Spear fan's bookshelf. Well done, Terry; your wolves never cease to thrill me.

Jake Silver is visiting Breckenridge to drop off some of his photography to a local art studio when he spots a woman acting suspiciously across the street. The wolf and man in him is intrigued and goes on the hunt. Though his kind (wolves) doesn't normally interfere with human problems he can't help but come to the rescue of the beautiful Alicia Greiston from a couple mob goons. Unaware of the danger Jake placed himself in, Alicia takes it upon herself to keep Jake safe by disappearing. If she's gone, the mob won't go after Jake to hurt her. One night together should have been an easy thing for Jake to get over. Since Alicia is human it's not like he could have a long relationship with her. But when Alicia starts coming to him in his dreams every single night, he knows something isn't right.  His family has a history of dreaming of their intended mate, but Alicia isn't a wolf.  So what is it about this woman that is drawing him to her?  ~~Rhonda Valverde


I have to report a great review of Seduced by the Wolf at Where the Wolves Read! I love the title of her blog!!! And the wolfies heading it up! And Seduced got 5 Howls! Yes!


Summary: Fascinating aspects of real-life wolf behavior based on extensive research on how wolves live in the wild make Terry Spear's werewolf paranormal series stand out and attract a growing audience. The fifth in the series features heroine Cassie Roux, a biologist who has studied wolves for years, trying to prove to the world they're not evil predators. A red lupus garou (werewolf), who lost her pack and was raised by real wolves, she has dedicated her life to their preservation. Leidolf Wildhaven is a red lupus garou pack leader who has more troubles than he ever thought possible, what with running a pack, a ranch, and other businesses. When Cassie—a rare red female— is spotted in his territory, Leidolf figures he's found the answer to his pack's threatened extinction. Only the headstrong woman has other priorities…

Review: I flipping loved this book. I wasn't sure how I would feel about Leidolf's book because I wasn't sure if I really liked his character or not. He was an absolute delight to read. He wasn't too bad as far as alphas go, and let's talk about Cassie for a minute. She was such fun to read. I loved her attitude and the way she handled Leidolf was hilarious. I was actually surprised that I didn't get bored with the beginning of the story because it's Cassie trying to run from Leidolf, but I thought it was done very well and it wasn't dull at all. I thought some of the minor characters were great fun to read about as well. I'm wondering if some of Leidolf's pack mates will get their own books soon. Or, at the very least, be mentioned in later books so we can see how well they are going along with some of their relationships. This might be my new favorite, but I still have to read the rest of the books so that could very well change. ~~Kim
5 howls
Okay, it is Friday, TGIF! I have a million things to do, like ship off some books to folks if I can after work, work (where we are going to be REALLY short handed today), and get the newsletter ready for tomorrow. Are you all ready to see more about the TEXAS STUD?

Also, I bought some print copies of THE DARK FAE (YA) that are being shipped to me as we speak, and I am looking for reviewers....so if anyone knows of anyone who would like a copy to review....just send me an email! :)  
Plus, I received some more copies of the ARC of Dreaming of the Wolf if anyone is up to reviewing it. :)
Happy TGIF!!!

Terry"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy IS reality!"www.terryspear.com

Wolf Fever...ah yeah...by Terry Spear

Okay, I've been trying to figure out what I have, and that's got to be it! Wolf Fever....that's hanging on and on and on. No fever any longer, just no voice. Terrible nightmares (last night I dreamed I never went Christmas shopping and everyone was waiting expectantly for their gifts from me, including my deceased mother--I told you it was a nightmare).

All I've got to say is that it's a good thing I'm not a professional speaker. Though I'm sure my coworkers are tired of me avoiding the front desk. But last night I was trying to help one of them out while she had trouble with the cash register and a fine, and I'm trying so hard to talk, and can't. Plus it can damage your vocal chords if you try to talk when you have laryngitis, which happened a couple of years ago when I had this before.

I've tried the honey, drink the tea, don't talk at home to myself...usually, and still, no voice.

So I've decided. I've got Wolf Fever!!! Ever have it yourself???

Have a super Thursday! It's vampire night!

Terry
"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy IS reality."
www.terryspear.com

Love this Review!--Long and Short Reviews

Dreaming of the Wolf by Terry Spear Jake Silver is a wolf! Amazon.com Powell's BooksDreaming of the Wolf by Terry Spear
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (365 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 5 Books
Reviewed by Xeranthemum
Dreaming of the Wolf has the most adorable wolfie on the cover and I wanted to scratch his ears. Realizing that the cover represented the delectable Jake Silver in the story made it very plausible that Jake was a very handsome and capable man. I love it when a cover can capture the essence of one of the characters. Jake was a delight. He was yummy, forceful, quite protective and he was an alpha. He also did artwork with flowers. Talk about a dichotomy. I liked how initially he went with his gut and how later on he realized that there was more than simply attraction going on. He was falling in love. Alphas never do it the easy way though. Oh no, he has to fight mob connections for her and as a reader might guess, it's an uphill battle. Jake is great in battle. The author did a wonderful job of depicting the hero as a capable and effective fighter – when given the chance. Nothing more fascinating to watch than a protector being thwarted and when he finally gets a chance to go all out, the scenes were exciting, tightly written and full of wonderful wolf mojo.

The beneficiary of all that glorious testosterone is Alicia. The author has quite a few surprises in store for the heroine and readers alike. I tremendously enjoyed how Ms. Spear had Alicia's life spin out of control all while orchestrating her being in Jake's sphere of influence to the point where the heroine finally gets the feeling that things could possibly go right for a change. However a lot of wrong has to happen first. While that is happening, a reader gets to see her test her mettle against big bad guys, amazing and scary revelations and a man who she can't help falling in love with. She tries, oh yes she does because she felt she needed to 'save' him and protect him from herself. What a wonderful set up for an awakening to love and all that entails. Alicia is also really sweet especially when she focuses on one fact other than what Jake expected – it endeared her even more to the hero and it made me feel more connected to the heroine. What must it be like to be faced with that many unknowns and to want to be elated but end up being worried instead. Talk about emotional angst, and Ms. Spear hit the target on every one. I felt the heroine's fear, pain, excitement and joy. Now that's real storytelling.

http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/dreaming-of-wolf-by-terry-spear.html

Ohmigosh, I loved this review!

One of the most fun scenes I wrote was when Alicia shifts in the art gallery. The staff want to go home, much like when I work at the library and it's closing time and guess what? Someone decides to use the bathroom. And won't come out. And we're late closing up. So I thought how would they feel if a woman is in the bathroom and won't come out? But if they find out why...everyone is in mucho trouble.

:) Yes, fantasy does mimic reality! :)

So what would you do in a case like that? Can't get your wolfishness under control and the staff want to kick you out?

Such is the fun of writing fantasy, getting the characters into big-time trouble, and trying to figure out a way to get them out. :)

I have some more review ARCs if anyone writes reviews on Goodreads or has a review blog and would like a copy! :)

Terry
"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality."
www.terryspear.com

Romancing the Darkside Review!

Thanks to Lori of Romancing the Darkside!

Romancing the Darkside gave a lovely review of Dreaming of the Wolf!

A steamy and suspenseful read for werewolf lovers!

Alicia Greiston is a bounty hunter seeking justice by tracking down the ruthless men who murdered her mother. While undercover, Alicia encounters a dangerous situation and the sexy Jake Silver comes to the rescue by pretending to be her boyfriend. Alicia is intrigued by the handsome stranger who acts as her knight in shining armor, but knows she has to keep her focus on the mission at hand. Not a huge believer in finding his true mate, Jake is a loner werewolf who is taken by surprise over his protective feelings for Alicia, she's unleashed the beast inside him and he'll stop at nothing to keep her safe.

Dreaming of the Wolf is a smart and sexy read with great romance and tons of twists and turns. Terry Spear creates a fascinating world of werewolves and portrays their lives, community and behavior in a realistic view never seen before in this genre. She captures the essence of what it would feel like to be a werewolf through human eyes flawlessly. Alicia and Jake are two strong-willed characters who complement each other with their tongue-in-cheek humor and off the charts chemistry. The romance develops quickly in the midst of all the action but always remains in the forefront of the story. The main characters spend plenty of time in each other's company getting to know one another which makes their attraction and relationship quite believable. It's pretty hard not to fall in love with the sexy, Alpha male that is Jake Silver!

This is a story of unexpected, yet passionate romance, family and suspense. There's never a dull moment and all of the character's personalities really shine through. We briefly meet Jake's brothers and family who are all just as charismatic as he is and will leave you wanting. A few fun surprises are also revealed throughout the story that make the happily ever after better than I could have hoped for! Dreaming of the Wolf has won me over and made me extremely curious about the rest of this series, I will certainly be adding them to my reading list. Heartfelt romance, sexy werewolves and a thrilling plot await you in Terry Spear's Heart of the Wolf series!

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I had to show off the whole thing! It was great! Thanks again, Lori!

Okay, did I mention how I'm using power outlet strips, or whatever they're called, to try and reduce the amount of electricity I use when I'm not truly using it? Like keeping a microwave plugged in, or a counter oven? Or my tv, which I have had the strip for a long time, or one for my audio stuff?

Vampires gobble up the electricity all day long. And so I thought it might help a little with my electric cost. The month before last it was nearly $200. This month? $86!!!!! I'm in shock. It's not even been that low when I've been away from home EVER. Why? Because the electricity was sill being used even when I'm not truly using it!

I haven't trained myself to turn off the strips whenever I'm not using them every time, though I'm pretty good about the microwave and convection oven strip, which I'm sure uses a fair amount as both also have clocks on them. But after getting an electric bill that low, I'm thrilled! In the winter, my electric shoots up to around $450. I'm all electric, so I don't know if this will help much at all when the winter chill settles in, but we'll see! :)

Have a super day! I'm home trying to rest my voice and get well!!!

Terry
"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where reality IS fantasy!"
www.terryspear.com

Making a Banner....

A friend of mine and I were trying to find a place that made banners for our books. Well, I haven't figured the flash part of it out, but I played around with a static banner.



Oh, I know, it's not that great, but it was to fun to make!!

Does he look a bit wolfish? I know he has his clothes on still, no shirtless hunk for the banner, but then again, they do wear clothes from time to time!

Have a super Monday!




Terry
"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male."
www.terryspear.com