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Star Crossed Romance & The Winged Fae, Sequel to The Dark Fae

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Lovely review by Lynda Scott of Star Crossed Romance for HEART OF THE HIGHLAND WOLF and I'm talking about my workspace and how my contract doesn't provide for it, but if it did.... for 2 free books!!!

Also, because of popular demand, fans definitely drive my writing, I'm working on The Winged Fae, sequel to The Dark Fae. Anyway, just wrote the first chapter, and still writing on jaguar, but got to run to work.

Have a super day!!!

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

Shadow Elf--New Cover

Well, I'm off to work on Jaguar and plant jasmine (as soon as it gets light out) and wait for the guys to come and fix my roof and seal up all my house cracks. :( Sometimes I think it would be cheaper and easier just to sell and buy a new house--as in newly built!!!

My daughter made me move tons of stuff out of a storage room to go through and get rid of, and so my house is a mess. I can't stand to look at it! :)

Off to work on jaguar! Have a super Sunday!

Hope the newsletter got to everyone all right this time!!!

And tomorrow starts more of the tour!

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

The Dark Fae

Is at 255 on B&N! :) And 87 on Amazon's best seller list!


Alicia's always known she's different--that she can recognize the mischievous fae when they show up to "play" with the humans. Only now she's faced with one highly annoyed dark fae and she's certain he knows the truth about her. She can see him, which means her life is forfeit.

Add to that, his sister arrives, who wants to play, too. And their mother, the queen of the Denkar, will want Alicia's head, once she learns what Alicia can do.

And all because Alicia was attempting to rescue her friend, Cassie, on their beach excursion at South Padre Island, from the wicked fae. Now, Alicia has really gone and done it--and she's thinking she should have let the fae have his fun. Her friend's broken heart would be a lot easier to deal with, than Alicia losing her life.

But it is too late for regrets. As soon as she threw the soda at the dark fae's chest, she had declared war on the fae. And he is happy to take up the challenge.

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Well, we had fun yesterday--although my daughter and I were trying to clean out stuff that needs to be gotten rid, and that's a job. And in the interim, it just makes everything messy looking! :)

My house looks like it's moving day with tons of clutter everywhere. And this is only the beginning. But eventually, I'll have more room to store stuff (neatly) and it will be so much better. :)

But for now, I'm off to work!!! It's going to be a bear. :(

If THE DARK FAE would really go viral, I could quit and write full time. Wouldn't that be neat???

Okay, spread the word....buy THE DARK FAE. The fairies in your life will love you for it. They need lots of understanding. Sure, they're mischievous and devilish and can ruin a good day if they have a mind to do so. But if you can get one on your side, you've got a friend for life. :)

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

Blogging at Love Romance Passion Today!

I'm here today at Love Romance Passion where I was asked the age-old question about what Higlanders wear under their kilts...with a twist, because most don't ask about a Highland "wolf"...so drop by and enjoy!!! I have a LOT of disclaimers to answer the question!

What is Worn Under a Highland Wolf's Kilt?

THE DARK FAE continues to sell like the proverbial hotcakes...(though I never was really that fond of hotcakes, and to me selling out like....hmm, maybe hot fudge sundaes would be more appropriate...or thin mints, yes!)....

The Dark Fae Ebook By Terry Spear
Published: May. 13, 2011
Category: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance
Category: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Words: 41270

Alicia has planned a vacation at South Padre Island with her girlfriend Cassie in forever. But just as they're enjoying a day on the beach, here comes a dark fae to spoil their holiday, except only she can see what he truly is. Alicia has no idea how upside down her world can turn with a chance meeting with one of the dark fae from the royal house of the Denkar.
Alicia's always known she's different--that she can recognize the mischievous fae when they show up to "play" with the humans. Only now she's faced with one highly annoyed dark fae and she's certain he knows the truth about her. She can see him, which means her life is forfeit.

Add to that, his sister arrives, who wants to play, too. And their mother, the queen of the Denkar, will want Alicia's head, once she learns what Alicia can do.

And all because Alicia was attempting to rescue her friend, Cassie, on their beach excursion at South Padre Island, from the wicked fae. Now, Alicia has really gone and done it--and she's thinking she should have let the fae have his fun. Her friend's broken heart would be a lot easier to deal with, than Alicia losing her life.

But it is too late for regrets. As soon as she threw the soda at the dark fae's chest, she had declared war on the fae. And he is happy to take up the challenge.

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Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I'll be at Love Romance Passion today! I've taken today off to do some much required stuff and hopefully have some fun too!

And did I mention free books?

Terry

"Giving new meaning to the term alpha male."

www.terryspear.com

Everything Highland Wolves Today!

Heart of the Highland Wolf
~Terry Spear

Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Publish Date: June 1, 211
ISBN-10: 1402245521
ISBN-13: 978-1402245527
ASIN: B004Y5AV1K

Each holds a secret they can't possibly overcome alone...
Julia Wildthorn is sneaking into Argent Castle to steal an ancient relic,but reluctant laird Ian MacNeill may be the key to unlocking the one answer she really wants discovered...

From brilliant storyteller Terry Spear, modern day werewolves meet the rugged Highlands of Scotland, where instinct meets tradition, and clan loyalties give a whole new meaning to danger...



I'm at SOS Aloha where Kim does a lovely job welcoming Veterans!

I'm at Sizzling Hot Books!

I'm at Book Addict today!

I'm at Casablanca today!


Heart of the Highland Wolf
What an adventure, romance intertwined with werewolves, and some mystery in the mix. Refreshing and new, with fun and wit. Lots of sex appeal, with hot and steamy scenes throughout. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more from Terry Spear.--Wanda, Book Loons Reviews

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In other words I'm everywhere, I'm everywhere! :) So please stop by to comment for a chance at a free book or just to say hi!

Thanks!!!

The Shadow Elf Ebook By Terry Spear
Published: Jun. 01, 2011
Category: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance
Category: Fiction » Literature » Fantasy (paranormal)
Words: 43138




Persephonice is given the mission of distracting the shadow elves who are bound to learn what is blocking their water source before they discover a space ship is sitting in the middle of their river. That's how all the trouble begins.
Persephonice is an overseer--an observer and recorder of information about inhabitants of civilized worlds. Only she's lost her lifemate and cannot be an overseer without one. She's given a second chance if she can prove she's worthy if she can survive an inhospitable planet inhabited by elves and other mythical creatures she's only read about, very little of which is known of them except that they constantly battle amongst themselves and are not civilized enough to safely observe.

The shadow elf, Dracolin, a warrior given the task of learning what is blocking their water source, doesn't expect to find the most unusual creature he's ever encountered--a red-haired, green-eyed land-bound mermaid. That's only the beginning. She understands and can speak his language, falls off cliffs without injuring herself, and swims like a mermaid--without the fishtail.

Everyone is intrigued with her--except some fear her uniqueness and want to destroy her. That is the problem with observing uncivilized worlds.

Have you ever felt like that? So unique that you're not well received???

I have to mention that I've dedicated The Shadow Elf to my daughter, Jennifer Spear, who inspired me to write the story, all because of her red hair. She is featured on the cover, dressed for the Renaissance Fair, and surrounded by all manner of elves and sprites!

Have a super Thursday!!!

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

Let the Tour for HEART OF THE HIGHLAND WOLF Begin!

It's time to celebrate, so let the party begin!

Today is my FIRST blog stop tour and I'm at Thoughts in Progress talking about the process of characterization and coming up with names in HEART OF THE HIGHLAND WOLF!! And I have a question concerning a character's name--who has the answer?

I am giving away a free copy of HEART OF THE HIGHLAND WOLF at Thoughts in Progress! Just drop by on Mason's blog and comment!

I'm off to work so don't get too rowdy until I can rejoin you, okay??? :)

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

Kitty Cat Claws

I was writing about one of the jaguars and her claws and thought I'd better get a good look at them from afar...in a picture. :) So I could visualize them better. Oh, I know, this is not a spotted cat but a striped cat, but they're both BIG cats, and this one had such a good shot of it's claws, I couldn't help myself.

Ever have a kitty cat? Their claws are wicked enough!!!

Can you imagine facing these claws? Don't worry though. You wouldn't even think of the claws once you saw the jaguar's teeth. :)

With that last thought, I'm off to write more about kitty cat claws, of the really big variety!!!

Have a super Monday!!! And remember, tomorrow, May 31, I'll be at the SciFi Guy's spot and Thoughts in Progress for giveaways!!! Woohoo! I was supposed to be off tomorrow because it's my birthday, but we're going to be so busy what with the holiday right before Tuesday, that I told everyone I'd work and take off Wednesday to celebrate with my daughter instead.

And you know what? Not only did my coworkers get me flowers and a cake last week, they're buying a pizza for Tuesday! Isn't that great? It's going to be a beast of a day because of it being a Tuesday after a 2-day holiday, but that will make it so much nicer!

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

Exchanging Grooms

Exchanging Grooms
Ebook By Terry Spear
Rating: Not yet rated.
Published: May. 29, 2011
Category: Fiction » Literature » Romance - Contemporary
Category: Fiction » Literature » Romance - Adult
Words: 49275

Lisa Robbins has one mission in mind--sell back her UNUSED wedding dress to the wedding shop, but when she has no success, maybe she's going about this all wrong.


Peter Crawford is intrigued by the woman who has somehow hooked Dallas's most eligible confirmed bachelor, Pembrooke Hastings, Peter's staunchest enemy. Not only had she gotten a commitment from him, but she left HIM standing at the altar. Dating the vivacious woman certainly appeals and Peter wants to know just how she hooked Pembrooke, but also why she didn't marry him.

Lisa Robbins is not dating and not marrying anyone, so she assures herself, her family, and her boss. But when Peter takes an interest in her, she's wondering just what to do about Dallas's most eligible confirmed bachelor number two, when he just won't take no for an answer.

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I'm off to post the newsletter! I did get the edits and cover done on this book yesterday, but there was a glitch on uploading it on Smashwords. So it's up, and it should be up on Kindle and B&N shortly.

The AC man was here from 11-11 yesterday, but now it's in and working!!! It was 97 yesterday, so I really needed the AC!!

I had written several shorter stories for a line called Flipside, but it went out of business. This is one, and I had written a really cute Marriage, Las Vegas Style, that I finally found on a disk.

Which is one reason I'm uploading my stories. So I don't lose any of them anymore. I lost another fae story. It was really good, and would have made a nice addition to THE DARK FAE, which is doing really well. It kills me when I lose whole novels like that!

I do have THE SHADOW ELF, that I'm revising, and I do have a marriage of convenience story that I'm reworking. But I still am annoyed that I don't have the other stories. I had another too, that was a historical that I loved that I saved to a disk, but it was corrupted and so word count is "0"...grrr!

Anyway, I'm off to work on Jaguar! Got 4 blogs done, need to do another for next week for Casablanca for the new release of HEART OF THE HIGHLAND WOLF, and even though it's hot, hot, hot outside, I'm cool, cool, cool, inside....so nice to write about the hot jungle when I'm nice and cool!

Have a terrific Sunday!

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

Woohoo! It's Saturday!

And I can sleep in! So what do I do? I wake up, and can't sleep. At 3:30. Grrr.

The AC man is replacing my AC this morning. Supposed to be here by 8 or 9. Watch him not show up until 12 or so.

But in any event, I'm ready for AC. It's very hot this morning. So as soon as my AC is on, I can toss my fan. Yes, of course this is me. :) Back in time....right.

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And my good friend and critique partner, who I went with to Scotland last year, went with her husband this year and says it's cold and rainy and windy and I wish I was there!

Cold, wind, rain all sound great about now!

Well, we have the wind. So I could do without that.

Today is my very EARLY start to a mostly 3-day weekend. Mostly, because I do have to go into work for a couple of hours on Monday. So I'm off to try to write the blogs I need to for the blog tour, get the newsletter ready to go, and write some more on Jaguar, and I'm working on a fun story I wrote some years ago for Flipside. But their line closed down, so I never had a chance to sell it to the funny line. It's a humorous long short story about a woman who stands her groom up at the altar, for good cause. But then what does she do with the wedding gown when the store absolutely refuses to take back a USED wedding gown?

But she didn't even wear it! :) The story is called EXCHANGING GROOMS. :)

Hope you all have a super Saturday!!! I'm off to have fun!

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

OMG it's Friday!

Now, you would think that was the good news, right? Well, it isn't when you think you've awakened to a Saturday and you have the day off. :)

Yep, I was sooo tired this morning, I was sure that today was Saturday and when I looked at the clock for the first time ever, I was going to "sleep in." And then the horrid realization shook me that it wasn't Saturday at all. And we are REALLY short handed today, so there wasn't any way I could take off from work today. And I had to get up and face the Friday instead of the blessed Saturday!

Okay, so I'm still trying to get over the fact I've got my days so mixed up and get it in gear to celebrate TGIF-instead of TGIS. *sigh*
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Have you ever done that? Woken up to the wrong day?

It was the long night at work. Totally wore me out!

Have a super whatever the day is!!!

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