Strangely addicting the world that Lora Leigh creates will lure you in and hold you long after the last turn of the page.

Cassa Hawkins is cursed with the helpless longing to be with Cabal who she believes undoubtedly hates her. I feel equal parts love and hate for this book I really hate how Cabal treats Cassa in the beginning, but the action and tension helped to keep my interest. I was glad because by the end I liked Cabal a little better. He at least cared for her even if he didn’t show it much in the beginning. Overall this was a well written and exciting book by Lora Leigh.

“After Glow” continues where “After Dark” left off and now Lydia is once again caught up in a murder investigation.

“After Glow” really ties up all of the loose ends from the first book and readers get to see more of Lydia and Emmett and of course the loveable dust bunnies. I really liked how this book was written. The storyline kept me just as enraptured as the first and maybe even more so with the current developments in Lydia and Emmett’s relationship.

The budding relationship between Lydia and Emmett was really the highlight of the book. I was thrown into the rollercoaster of emotions brought out in this book with the characters and I loved every minute of it.

Readers of Jayne Castle’s Harmony books are sure to love the sequel to “After Dark”!

1. What would you consider a perfect day for you as an author?

To write undisturbed. Eat some pizza. Write undisturbed. Snorkel in the Florida Keys. Write undisturbed. Comb the beach for seashells. Eat key lime pie. Hmmmm, I sound like a hermit.

2. What sort of research (if any) did you do for this novel?

Just to set the record straight, Shapinsay is one of the tiny Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland. I actually did quite a bit of research for The Lure of Shapinsay. I wanted the “Lure” to have an almost fairy tale type feel to it. For me that meant cranking back the clock to the early 1800’s and doing a lot of homework for an authentic feel. There was a lot of research for the time period as well as studying old maps of the island. The most difficult thing for me though, was peppering the Orcaidian’s very unique dialect throughout the story without going overboard. My original draft was very true to the language but unintelligible to an outsider.

3. Is there any character in particular that you enjoyed writing about the most?

All the characters were fun to write, but Kait was the most fun. She’s so spunky and full of passion, even without the Lure. I had a lot of fun looking up new Scottish insults for her to say.

4. Were any of your characters or events from the book based off real life people or experiences you have had?

I knew I wanted to write a book about selkies because there’s so little written about these awesome mythical creatures. That being said, I really didn’t have anything to go on but the old legends themselves. The characters are their own, a creation from deep inside my sick cookie brain.



5. Are there any other projects you are working on that you would like to tell us about?

Of course! I’m juggling several projects right now, but the closest on the publishing horizon is the release of The Wind Whisperer. It’s a young adult romance about a fifteen-year-old Native American girl with the ability to “hear” the voices of the wind spirits. While her tribe’s at war with a brother tribe, Anaii falls in love with the enemy. It’s a juicy love triangle filled with intrigue, murder, battles, and kidnappings. Even the guys will like this one.


6. Did any of your characters give you a difficult time while writing this book?

Eamon my naughty selkie was the most difficult to write. It’s my challenge as an author to create a universally sexy young man who does bad things without being a jerk. He must remain mysterious while connecting to the reader at the same time. Tough stuff.

7. Cappuccino or Coffee?

Water with lemon, please.

8. What do you like to do in your down time?

I’m a critical care nurse and mother to four awesome daughters. Writing is my passion, but I also love to collect seashells, read, and watch lots of movies.


9. What three words would you use to describe Kait?

Passionate. Contemporary. Tomboy.

10. Do you relate to any of your characters?

Not in the way the question is intended. I relate to Kait, because I want my readers to relate to the heroine of the story. When you’re reading The Lure of Shapinsay, I want you to feel like you’re literally slipping into Kait’s shoes. When I’m writing, I’m the main character. There is something so magical about a new relationship—that first nervous flutter—that first inquisitive kiss. I want to experience it over and over again.

Love can be found in the strangest of places and at the most unlikely of times, but it is at the right time and the right place for love.

“Wild Rain” is one of my absolute favorite books written by Christine Feehan. I loved Rio and felt that he was quite possibly one of the sweetest hero’s I have ever come across. He is so lonely and he deserved much more than what he got from his elders. I was so happy when he found Rachel they are so great together. It took a while for Rio to warm up to Rachel, but once he did the sparks flew.

Rachael was a beautiful woman both inside and out. She didn’t have the best life and she tried her best to escape that, but as she finds out you can’t run from your past. Her character really grew a lot throughout the course of the story and I think a lot of that was because of Rio. She grew more confident and courageous learning to stand her ground no matter how scary that might be.

There was plenty of action and mystery as well as readers learn more about not only Rio’s past, but Rachael’s as well. Rio’s skill in combat was proven many times throughout the book as they fought against the people out to get Rachael. The intense scenes were balanced out with plenty of romantic interludes between Rachael and Rio.

This book was a wonderful read that I’m sure many paranormal romance readers will love, especially if they like shifters.

Dark Destiny is one of the more intense Carpathian books I have read. There is tons of action as well as romance going on in this novel. In this book Nicolae has finally caught up to his lifemate and is anxious to finally meet her. He is also accompanied by his brother Vikirnoff who helps out when he is needed.

Destiny was not born Carpathian, but was changed by a vampire when she was a child. It is because of this that her blood is poisonous to herself and other Carpathians. Destiny was a very strong character with a lot of depth. I really felt for her and her fear that she was evil. She has a good heart and because of this the thought that she is somehow tainted tortures her, but she very rarely shows it. The development of a relationship with Nicolae was believable and sweet.

Nicolae has waited a long time to meet her and feels guilty because he was unable to save her as a child. He is not overly protective like other Carpathian males. He actually stands back a bit allowing Destiny her space. He does watch over her though helping out whenever he is needed. He really was a sweet guy and when these two finally come together it is definitely worth it.

1. What was it like your first day at school in Maine?

It was a really strange feeling. I was not used to speak in English and was very excited how things will go and if I will make friends quickly or if I will feel lonely without my family and friends. It was great to meet Alice in the examination.

2. What was it like the first time you became a panther?

I was shocked and afraid. I had no control over my body and I am used to have always the control over it. It was so strange to be in this new body and it was very hard to discover that I had to learn walking again. I could not believe that the fairy tale story is true and I am like my grandmas mom.


3. Are there any parts about turning into a panther that you particularly hate or enjoy?

One thing is that you can hear pretty good, that you feel like home in the woods, without being afraid of the darkness and of course that you can run fast and climb on trees. It's fun. The nights in the woods are beautiful. The moonlight, the silence, the smell. The bad thing is that I am forced to shift into a panther without chance to protract it. I am not happy about it but I have to live with it. Imagine to shift into a panther in the city hall or the hospital. I am sure that I would not survive this. I have to be very careful.


4. Are you a morning person?

I am used to do sports in the morning, before it is too hot. It is great to start the day being outside and smell the new and fresh day. But as well I love to go out and sometimes I keep sleeping in bed. The woods will be there later as well ;-)

5. What made you decide to study in Maine?

If I am answering seriously Maine was my last choice to study abroad and my last hope as well. I would have preferred Hawaii as I was interested in water sport.

6. Do you have a close with your grandmother?

Absolutely. I love her very much. And after all, she is the only person to talk about what happen to me.

7. When did you first get interested in sports?

Like a kid I always jumped around. Playing soccer with the boys in the street was great fun for me and I forgot sometimes lunch time. My mom worried about that I never will be a real lady, maybe she is right.

8. Do you ever miss your father?

I missed a big family. Sisters, brothers, aunts … I often asked myself how it will be having a father. Other fathers played with their kids, made BBQs and taught riding a bike. Yes I would have loved to have a father. But I am lucky to have my granny and my mom. They always are there for me.


9. When did you first realize that you were in love with Roman?

This is difficult to say. After our first encounter on the stairway I felt attracted by him due to his smile and after the second meeting at the Italian restaurant I felt something I never felt before in my live. But was that love? I suppose I was lost after our first real date.



10. How did you cope the first time you transformed?

I was shocked and frightened. I had no idea what to do or why this happened to me. When I left Roman alone to go to the clearing I felt lonely and scared. After meeting Kai all went a little bit easier, but I am still working in accept the new situation.




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