An Interview with Jasper Jamenson from A Taste for a Mate by @CarrieAnnRyan & Giveaway!!
I'd like to welcome paranormal and contemporary romance author, Carrie Ann Ryan to my blog. After spending too much time behind a lab bench, she decided to dive into the romance world and find her werewolf mate – even if its just in her books. Happy endings are always near – even if you have to get over the challenges of falling in love first.
Her first book, An Alpha's Path, is the first in her Redwood Pack series. She's also an avid reader and lover of romance and fiction novels. She love meeting new authors and new worlds. Any recommendations you have are appreciated. Carrie Ann lives in New England with her husband and two kittens.
Carrie Ann loves hearing from readers. You can find her at:
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I believe she has brought some guests with her. Take is away Carrie Ann!
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Carrie Ann: Hi Jasper! I'm so happy that you are here with me today and could pull yourself away from Willow.
*blushes*
Jasper: Hi Carrie Ann. I'm glad I can be here to. *looks over his shoulder* But I won't be able to stay too long, I don't like leaving Willow alone.
Carrie Ann: She can take care of herself, ya know.
Jasper: *grins* Oh, I know she can. But that's not why I want to get back.
Carrie Ann: *blushes* *coughs* Okay, then. Well… where was I?
(Door opens, Kade Jameson walks into the room)
Kade: Hi Carrie Ann, nice to see you again. I thought I'd come in and talk with you both.
Jasper: You never let me have time to myself, do you?
Kade: Nope. Plus Mel is with Willow right now. *shrugs* I'm bored.
Carrie Ann: No, it's fine. It's good to see you. So let's get started. Jasper, what is it like being the Beta of the Redwood Pack?
Jasper: Busy. *laughs* My duties are to care for the Pack's daily needs. So I'm usually busy with them. But I don't mind.
Carrie Ann: I would assume you are. Kade, do you help at all.
*both men laugh*
Kade: I try not to. I'm the Heir so I have responsibilities on a different level that take me away from those things. But that's why our system works. We each work towards the whole and we get things done.
Carrie Ann: I understand. Jasper, how is Willow doing? Recovering from her ordeal?
Jasper: *growls* She is much better. Thank you.
Carrie Ann: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be insensitive. I just wanted to make sure.
Kade: *clears his throat* It's okay, Carrie Ann. Jasper understands. It was hard on all of us with what happened. But she's doing amazing now and an asset to the Pack. I'm happy to call her my sister.
Carrie Ann: I know that Willow loves to cook. Are you guys enjoying it.
Jasper: Hell yeah. *laughs* She's amazing. Thank God we all have high metabolisms, because I don't think I'd make it at this point.
Kade: Tell me about it. I'd be about 500 pounds at this point.
Carrie Ann: Okay, so Jasper, what was the first thing you thought when you saw Willow?
Jasper: She needed me.
Carrie Ann: Awww, and what is your favorite thing about her?
Jasper: The fact that she lets me know I need her more than I thought.
Carrie Ann: Oh, and some readers asked me this. What is your deal with the movie Grease?
Jasper: *blushes* I like the movie. It's not a big deal.
Kade: *falls out of his chair laughing* You are crazy.
Carrie Ann: Is there anything you two want to tell me? I know the end of A Taste for a Mate ended with something that needs to be found. Can you tell me?
Jasper: Oh, Carrie Ann. I think you know. But don't worry, all that was lost will be found
Carrie Ann: Thank you boys so much for coming by today!
Jasper: It was an honor to be here. Now I must be off. Willow's waiting. *blinks* *runs out the door*
Carrie Ann: Bye. *blushes*
Kade: Well, since he's leaving. Mel's waiting. *kisses her cheek and runs out the door*
Carrie Ann: *sighs* Oh I wish I had a Jamenson man. Dear Lord.
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Giveaway!
Carrie Ann Ryan is graciously giving away a $10 Amazon gift certificate as well as a signed bookmark. Simply leave a comment for your chance to WIN!
A Taste for a Mate Blurb
Jasper Jamenson's only responsibility to being the Beta of the Redwood Pack, second son of the Alpha, is to protect the Pack from themselves and the human world. After a century of selfless service, his brother's new found mating forced him into taking a good look into his life. He isn't sure he wants a mate, but fate may have other ideas.
Willow Delton is a skinny, bakery owner – the type most woman love to hate. Being without family, she finds herself alone to the Greek god with green eyes who saunters into her bakery every morning. Her desire to follow him, to be with him, overrides every rational sense she possessed.
Jasper and Willow are drawn together, despite every nuisance that works against them. But evil beyond even Jasper's supernatural compensation will make war against him, by going after the only thing in his eternal life he desires – Willow. Is Willow's heart enough to overcome Jasper's soul to save her life? A fight he cannot win, but to save her life – he must.
Excerpt
The man of Willow's dreams walked out the door, but this time was coming back for her. She had a date with Jasper. Her heart pound in her ears and she felt like jumping up and down like a teenager. She bit her lip, holding back a squeal.
Jasper – the name suited him. Unique yet strong. Closing her eyes to savor the feel of his presence, she tried to recall every word he said, every move he made. The warmth from his fingertips against her cheek still tingled. She took a deep breath of his lingering scent and steadied herself before opening her eyes. An older couple stood staring at her with their lips pursed and brows furrowed. She must have been completely out of it not to hear the bell.
"I'm so sorry. I'm just having one of those days. What can I get for you? I have fresh cinnamon rolls for you if you would like." She couldn't wipe the grin off her face and helped them to begin her day.
Breakfast and lunch flew by. Cleaning the few tables inside her shop, she hummed to herself as she thought about the night to come. She had a date. The small mountain town they lived in had a decent selection of potential matches. But from what she observed, they were players or married. Sometimes both. Not until Jasper walked into her bakery did she noticed a man. And oh did she notice.
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