What happens when characters create dating profiles for each other?

We’re about to find out. I asked Jared and Sable from Jaguar’s Judgment to create a dating profile for each of other. I’m very interested in seeing what they came up with, so I brought them with me today.

Hello, guys. Thanks for coming and sharing your profiles with us.

Sable: You’re welcome. I had fun creating my profile for Jared. I think I nailed him.

Jared: [grows but one side of his mouth lifts] I’m not sure if fun would be the word I’d use, but I have put together Sable’s profile.

Lia: I have a hunch that we’ll have more fun listening to you read them. Sable, why don’t you go first?

Sable: [smiles wide] My pleasure. So here’s Jared prefect dating profile.

Dark, sexy jaguar seeking strong, confident female.

Name: Jared Nickels

Age: old

Eye color: Blue

Hair color: Brown

Height: 6’ 2”

Species: black jaguar

Short Bio: I’m a born justice and lived most my life as a lone-cat until my parents passed away and left my baby sister in my care. I like quiet evenings at home and long runs under the full moon.

Prefect Mate: She’s strong, confident, and caring. A great mother to cubs. And she won’t hesitate to kill to protect her family.

Warning: this is for entertainment purpose only. Jared is happily mated to a female who will kill to protect what is hers.

Jared: [presses his lips together before speaking] Was the warning necessary?

Sable: Yes.

Jared: Un huh. Well I did mine a little different and less online mating site style.

Sable Darwin-Nickels, if she was available—which she is not—is strong, stubborn, a caring and protective mother, and beautiful. She likes to be dominated, but only on her terms. She loves chick flicks, spending time with her son, and making rogues pay for their sins. If you enjoy beatings by her jealous mate, give her a call.

Sable: [crosses her arms and glares at him] You are not funny.

Jared: [shrugs] I never said I was. But I did say you were beautiful.

Sable: You did…

Jared: Besides you described yourself in the perfect female part of yours.

Sable: [moves to sit in his lap] Because I’m your mate and no one else can have you.

Jared: The same goes for you.

Sable: I’ll have it no other way.

Lia: That went better than I’d expected. I mean, sometimes they can be a little… well, they can misbehave and things can get too heated if you know what I mean.

Thanks for coming by. You can read Jared and Sable’s story in Jaguar’s Judgment (Ashwood Falls, book 6)

Excerpt teaser from Bear Magick

I'm so excited to be sharing Connie and Anthony's story with everyone. This couple was a lot of fun to write. Here's an excerpt from Bear Magick (Bears of Blackrock #2). Enjoy.

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The beat of the music thumped through the air and on the ground, flowing around her. She swayed from side to side in tempo. Glee filled her as each note left the sensual mouth of the lead singer, Anthony.

His blue eyes met hers from time to time while he sang. Each glance sent a bolt of heat straight to her core. She let her gaze roam down his large, muscular body, loving the way his faded blue jeans hugged his form. A wave of heat washed over her, and she tore her gaze from him. Flashes of his naked body from earlier that evening filled her mind.

Damn. The urge to climb him, to lick every inch of him, grew stronger each time she saw him. Something about his stern glare, rugged unshaven face, and messy black hair stirred a primal need deep in her core. She couldn’t sleep without him invading her dreams.

Oh gods, she had to get out of there before she did something crazy. Like jump him the first chance she got. Yet the three Black brothers, along with their dad, jammed out better than most pros she’d heard.

“Are you feeling well?” Nichole asked.

The bonfire lit up her face enough that Connie could see her friend’s brows drawn together. Leaning her head on Nichole’s shoulder, Connie let out a soft sigh. “I’m a little tired.”

It wasn’t a lie, but it wasn’t the whole truth either. No, Connie would not be telling her BFF about her aching need to lick the dark-haired Marshal all over.

“Yeah. Me, too.” Nichole rubbed her slightly swollen belly.

A wide smile lifted Connie’s lips as her heart swelled. Nichole was two and a half months pregnant, which was equal to about four months for a normal human pregnancy. Shifter babies grew at a slightly faster rate.

Connie studied her friend for a few moments. A longing deep in her soul bloomed. Nichole radiated happiness and fairly glowed with her impending motherhood, something Connie wanted someday. With a sigh, she glanced briefly to Anthony as he talked with his brothers. The thought of how overprotective Trey had been with Nichole before she got pregnant, then how he hovered even more now that she carried their cub filtered in. Connie wasn’t sure she wanted someone hovering over her.

Bears, as well as other shifters, were like that. They protected their mates and family with their lives. And weren’t afraid to show it.

The music stopped, and Connie took that time to make her escape. “I’d better be getting home before it gets any later.”

Connie kissed her friend on the cheek and stood. After rising to her feet, Nichole drew her into a hug. “Stay the night.”

“Thanks for the offer, but I have a few things to take care of in the morning.” Connie tried to keep her tone calm, but she could tell that Nichole didn’t buy the excuse. However, she didn’t comment on it.

“Oh, okay. Drive careful.”

Hugging her back, Connie almost caved in and agreed to Nichole’s request. She couldn’t do that. She couldn’t stay that close to Anthony and actually get any sleep. “I’ll text you when I get home.”

Nichole’s eyes brightened slightly. “Okay.”

Connie turned, only to come face-to-face with Anthony. The Marshal stared at her, his blue eyes boring into hers. “Leaving so soon?”

A lazy smile formed on her lips, and she closed the gap between them. “I have to work in the morning, but I could be persuaded to stay a little longer.”

His eyes darkened as his body heat coiled around her, sending shivers of desire racing through her. “I thought we’d go for a walk.”

Oh, man. This was a change from earlier that evening in the forest. Then again, he had warned her to be careful what she asked for. Blinking her eyes, she tried to give him a blank stare. “Why?”

“You know why,” he growled.

Yeah, she knew. Tracing a finger up his cotton tee, she nibbled on her bottom lip. “I might.”

He let out a frustrated breath, grabbed her wrist, and tugged her down a path leading to a small stream. She stifled a laugh as she stumbled forward to walk by his side. Wiggling her wrist out of his grasp, she linked their fingers. Anthony stiffened, making her smile a littler wider. “What do you plan to do with me?”

A low growl vibrated from him before he drew to a stop. His blues eyes narrowed, but his nostrils flared as if taking in her scent. After a moment, he leaned in so their lips were barely a breath apart. Her heart pounded in anticipation, the thought of finally tasting him making her lightheaded.

Sunday sexy excerpt from A Mating Dance by Lia Davis

Hi! Happy Sunday! I thought I'd share a sexy excerpt from an oldie but goodie. Enjoy!

Excerpt: A Mating Dance, Ashwood Falls #2 by Lia Davis

Cameron stood in the shower, letting the hot sprays of water cascade over her body. The body that still tingled from Graham’s touch and that uninvited kiss.

What the hell was wrong with her? She was Blaine’s mate. Yet, she felt a pull toward Graham. It was similar to the mating tug toward Blaine, but it was different. It was a little more electric and sparked a fascination with the male, and a desire that made her body hum. Her senses lit up when she was near him. Her jaguar, however, remained quiet as though she waited for something. Or maybe she was as uncertain as the human half. All she did know was that she wanted to know more about the mountain lion shifter, spend time with him and be the mother of his kids…

No. She wouldn’t go there. She couldn’t. She belonged to Blaine. Besides, kids weren’t in her future. She didn’t really know if they ever would be. Old pain resurfaced, and a hot tear slid down her cheek. All her friends had told her that the miscarriage wasn’t her fault and there wasn’t anything she could have done differently, but it still cut way too deep.

Although she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing, but what?

Graham? She didn’t think so. Blaine would never share her.

That kiss offered false hope and confused the hell out of her.

Why the hell did he have to kiss her?

She heard the shower curtain open before Blaine’s large arms snaked around her waist, and she closed her eyes.

“You still smell like him. He is in your skin. Why is that?”

Shit. She so sucked at lying to him. It wasn’t an option when they’d known each other as long as they had. Twisting to face him, she held his gray gaze and traced a finger down his jaw to his neck. His strong, masculine face softened a little, and he raised one corner of his lips in a disbelieving one-sided grin. Where the hell was the possessive alpha male she’d known since coming to Ashwood at fifteen? “I put Max down for a nap. Dani said he didn’t sleep well last night because of night terrors.”

Silver swirled in his eyes, indicating the leopard was close to the surface. She wasn’t in the mood to fight him, not over Graham. And definitely not over mating.

She gasped as her back touched the cool tile wall. Blaine thrust his hard thigh between her legs, drawing a half-moan, half-growl from her. His mouth came down on hers hard and greedy. She relished the roughness of his touch, loving it. He always knew what she needed and when she needed it.

Right now, she needed to be dominated and taken in the way only Blaine could.

Fisting her hand into his wet hair, she tugged him closer as she thrust her tongue inside his mouth to dance with his. He growled and lifted her legs and thrust inside her at the same time he bit her neck.

Pleasurable pain assailed her, making her cry out as he thrust in and out of her. He cupped her breast, pitching and rolling her taut nipple between his forefinger and thumb. Sparks of desire skidded over her skin and rushed through her blood, making her scream out in release.

When Blaine shuddered out his release, she took his face in her hands and kissed him. He was hers. How could she ever think about straying from him for another?

The water started to cool down, and he pulled out of her, shut the water off, and then stepped out of the shower. He peered at her as though he was trying to read her thoughts when he helped her step out. Pulling her into him, he kissed the tip of her nose and smiled that crooked smile of his, the one that showed he was up to something.

“What?” she asked, returning his smile with a frown.

“I like his scent on you.”

She froze and studied him. He had to be joking, right? “What are you saying?”

He shrugged. “I’m not going to let you go, ever. And if Graham is the missing link, then I think we should pursue him.”

Shock froze her in place. Studying him a little more, she realized he was dead serious. She shook her head, stepped out of his arms, and wrapped a towel around herself. “Oh, no. You are not pushing this off on me. I won’t let you settle for something you don’t want because another male turns me on.” She slapped a hand over her mouth, not believing she had just said that out loud.

Blaine raised an eyebrow. “See? You do want it.”

“But you don’t. Besides, it would never work. Someone would always feel like the third. And someone, maybe all of us, will get hurt.” She pushed past him to go dress. She was not doing this. End of story.

He followed her out into the bathroom and grabbed her from behind, drawing her back against his chest. He leaned in until his lips touched her ear, drawing a shudder from her. “Maybe I do want it.”

A Hump Day teaser from Jaguar's Judgment

Happy Wednesday! I'm sharing a teaser from my upcoming release. Jaguar's Judgment (Ashwood Falls #6) which releases on July 21st. I'm so excited to finally share Jared and Sable's story. This story is an enemies to lovers and a second chance romance.

Enjoy!

The light dusting of snow crunched under his shoes as he made his way to the building that had been used for storage until a few weeks ago when Sable had turned herself in. She had fought with the Pack and helped Ana direct her power. Jared understood why. Sable had protected Ana since Felix stole her from her mother’s womb. They were sisters in every way but blood.

The selfless act, knowing she would be taken into custody, added another crack to the wall around his heart.

Jerking the door open, he entered the one-room building and froze mid-step as the floral scent of his mate slammed into him. Closing his eyes briefly, he slowed his breathing and pushed away the storm of desire brewing inside of him.

When he opened his eyes, he scanned the small space. The room didn’t look like a cell. It was a damned apartment. An area rug covered the floor at the center of the room. A mini refrigerator sat in the corner with a microwave on a shelf over it. The only personal item, however, was the female’s duffle bag in the far corner. His gaze found Sable sitting in the middle of a futon with a tablet in hand. “They let you have Internet?”

She didn’t look at him. “It’s bugged. They watch everything I do.”

Her voice carried a hint of tiredness, along with annoyance. He bet the latter was due to his presence. Good. “Find anything interesting?”

She didn’t answer. His cat growled and clawed at him. The man stood his ground in the doorway. The cold breeze helped to keep his mind clear.

“Close the door or leave. Better yet, do both.” She picked up a cell phone and typed something before setting it back down on the cushion next to her.

He tracked her movements, curious who she was texting and why. Without conscious thought, he drifted closer to her. Each step made it hard to maintain control over his need to touch her, yet he couldn’t stay away. Yes, he was an idiot.

The door slammed shut, jarring him out of his thoughts. He snapped his gaze up and met her teal eyes, glaring back at him.

“What do you want?”

You, naked and panting. He shook his head. The lack of sexual release had made him insane. However, Sable was his mate. Enemy or not, he’d want her like no other and wouldn’t rest until he had her. Yep, he was fucked.

“Have you talked to Nigel?” It was the only thing Jared could think of to say. Because “I want to fuck you senseless” just didn’t seem appropriate.

Sable’s lip thinned. “Yes, I speak to him all the time. Like you, he has access to this shack.”

He ignored the growl of irritation in her tone and crossed his arms. “Rhea says he’s very advanced and could start taking some college courses online.”

“I know. I met with the den mother this morning.” Sable returned her attention to the tablet. “Why are you really here, Jared? You’ve never been big on small talk.”

“Why didn’t you tell me about him? Why did I have to find out from Kieran?” Anger filtered into his words. Nigel was his son, and he deserved to know who his father was. “Better yet, why did you tell him I was dead?”

Sable jumped to her feet and came nose-to-nose with him. “You hurt me, Jared. I didn’t want to see you again or have you in our lives. Besides, you were dead to me.”

He peered into her eyes, searching for any sign of untruth, but what he found made his chest constrict around his hammering heart. There was true pain in the depths of that teal-colored gaze. Hardening his stare and masking his own emotions from her, he bit out, “Your betrayal wounded the bond, not me.”

She didn’t flinch at his harsh tone. She’d always been good at hiding behind that sheet of ice around her heart. “What was I supposed to say? Oh, by the way, my father is the boogieman of the shifter world? The king of all bastards. I’m sure that would have gone over well.”

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New in the #AshwoodFalls series by Lia Davis

Celebrate all spring has to offer with the sexy shifters of Ashwood Falls in A Leopard’s Path by Lia Davis!

Return to Ashwood Falls with A LEOPARD’S PATH by fan favorite and bestselling author, Lia Davis. Spring has finally arrived and is here to stay, so the sexy shifters are out in full force in Ashwood Falls. But, there’s some discord and tension. Can Kieran and  Ana work through their trust issues to find love or will it all fall apart?

Synoposis:

Stolen from her family as an infant, Ana Darwin-Andrews has to piece together her past and present. Her whole life is a lie. There’s only one man she feels she can trust, but even he has secrets.

Kieran Michaels keeps a tight lid on his past, but the Onyx Alpha knows his darkest secrets. Kieran will stop at nothing to destroy the rogue before the past is reveled. Ana can never discover his hands are as bloodstained as their enemy’s, because life without her is not an option.

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Teasers from Spring Fever: Shifters in Love anthology

Thaw winter's chill with FIVE brand new stories about SEXY, alpha male shifters with spring fever.

Milly Taiden, Vella Day, Kerry Adrienne, Andie Devaux, and Lia Davis bring you 5 shifter stories bundled together for only $0.99 for limited time.

Here is a teaser from each story.

Match Made in Hell (A BBW paranormal romance) by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Milly Taiden

She hurried down the hall where she’d seen the warrior turn a corner. Breaths froze in her chest when she saw him tear off the towel around his waist, showing a perfect muscled ass. Well, damn it all to hell she could not unsee that no matter how much she tried. Not that her brain would let her. That visual went straight into the gonna-dream-with-later file.

An Unexpected Diversion by Vella Day

“Enough,” Storm groaned. “I need some lick time, too.”

Chey stood and let Storm divest her of the rest of her clothes. As soon as he exposed her black panties, he whistled. “You can’t fool me. You did come here hoping we’d make love.”

Chey wasn’t even thinking along those lines. “I wore black because my pussy was in mourning.”

            He chuckled. “Not for long.”

Waking the Bear by Kerry Adrienne

“You feel it, too, don’t you?” His voice had lowered a full register and the deep baritone vibrated through the air.

“What?” Her heart pounded.

“The attraction between us. The need to be close to each other. Not just a desire, but a need.”

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“Don’t be shy,” he said. “It’s all for you.”

Prime Desire by Andie Devaux

Familiar green eyes met hers.

Nicolas.

Her jaw dropped and she couldn’t manage to do anything but stare.

Nicolas didn’t have the same reaction. His mouth twisted into a familiar grin.

Holy shit. He’d been expecting her.

“Hey, city girl.” He approached her slowly, as if she might run.

She couldn't blame him—it wouldn't be the first time she ran from him. But this time, she wouldn’t be doing a weird walk of shame down a mountain.


Bear Essentials (A BBW paranormal romance) by Lia Davis

He was huge and intense. It was the only way Nichole could describe Trey. He was also sculpted to please women with his large arms, hands, thighs, and… other things hidden from view. However, his take-charge attitude told her he wasn’t used to being told no. With a body like his, she didn’t think he heard the word too often.

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Match Made in Hell (A BBW paranormal romance) by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Milly Taiden

When quiet Laura Nieves is tossed together with hot as hell warrior Damien Wrath, eternity heats up really fast. Add in the fact they’re living in hell with a crazy mistress, things go from hot to explosive. Their basic urges will take over, or they’ll kill each other.

An Unexpected Diversion by Vella Day

Cheyenne Snow has been given an ultimatum by her father—the pack’s Alpha—find a shifter husband soon, or she’ll be forced to marry. Understanding that the odds of her meeting the deadline are slim, Chey decides to go out with a bang and find a human diversion.

Waking the Bear by Kerry Adrienne

Overprotective bear shifter, Griff Martin, reluctantly rents his mountain cabin to an artist, Amy Francis. He quickly realizes the plucky artist is his mate. But danger is brewing in the forest, and Griff has to be ready to safeguard both his female and his den, at the risk of losing both.

Prime Desire by Andie Devaux

Nicolas can’t stop thinking about the woman whose life he saved, and Evie has never forgotten the weretiger who rescued her from certain death. When apparent serendipity brings them together again, Nicolas is faced with controlling his inner tiger around the woman he desires above all others. But will Evie be able to overcome her fear of his nature to give them a second chance at love?

Bear Essentials (A BBW paranormal romance) by Lia Davis

When bear-shifter Trey meets the curvy, raven-haired goddess, Nichole, he realizes exactly what he wants and knows she’s worth any amount of trouble. All he has to do is seduce all of her insecurities away and claim her as his bonded mate.