by Katalina Leon
Uncaged (Book 25) is my second contribution to the Black Hills Wolves series. Portrait of a Lone Wolf (Book 7) was my first. I can’t say enough great things about this amazing series. I love all the books, and each of the authors has been a joy to work with. I have at least two more Black Hills Wolves books coming in early 2016. There will be some fun surprises too.
Uncaged has a special place in
my heart. It’s dedicated to my late sister Christy. I was fortunate enough to
have Christy spend her last months in my home. During one of our most poignant
conversations, she confessed, “I thought my life would have more romance.” She
had a few intense relationships and lots of drama, but never a loving romance
with someone who really cared. Within a day of her passing, I started writing Uncaged, determined
to give Christy the protective, understanding hero she never had in real life.
I created Mitchell for Christy, but I hope you’ll love him too, because we all
deserve a hero who can love us as we are.
Blurb:
Mitchell
Waya was born to rage in a cage. Every time he competes in a mixed martial arts
match, he brings two secret weapons to the ring—a raging heart and the blood of
a wolf. When the beast within explodes, no man stands a chance. Scaling the
heights of an international career, he’s not prepared for the tragedy and
scandal that overtakes him.
At
fourteen, Christy was abducted and abused by a brutal cult of survivalist. In a
brave act of defiance, she attempts to escape but finds herself facing
execution in a dark alley. When Mitchell appears from the shadows like an
avenging angel to rescue her, she catches a glimpse of the protective wolf’s
fury. They form a brief but intense bond but then Fate pushes them apart.
Four years
pass. Fortunes change. Concerned about Mitchell’s welfare, Christy reaches out,
but her kind deed puts her squarely in a killer’s sights, and only the courage
of a wolf can save her.
Excerpt:
“Gee!” he shouted over his shoulder. “Two
cheeseburgers and fries.”
“No cheese on mine,” she added. “I’ll
pay. I appreciate you taking the time to sit down with me.”
He shook his head. “Gee will put cheese
on it anyway. In his mind, a hamburger comes with cheese. I’ve tried asking him
to leave the cheese off mine, but he won’t do it. He’s an eccentric. I used to
peel it away, now I just eat it.”
“Okay.”
“The burgers are on me. I’ve got a tab
here, and I rent a room upstairs.”
“Here?” She appeared scandalized. “You
live above a pool hall? I figured you owned a trophy home somewhere nearby.”
Settling into his chair. “Nope.”
“This place looks rowdy. It must be hard
to sleep.”
How could he explain the clack of pool cues and blaring music
filtering through the floorboards were pleasant alternatives to the angry voice
in his head telling him he was a worthless jerk. “I don’t mind.”
Drumming her fingertips on the table, she
glanced around. “So, the Tex Wilkins story is true? You really are broke?”
“Disappointed? You sure don’t look like a
gold digger.”
She didn’t skip a beat. A spark of
compassion shone in her eyes. “You deserve better.”
Her words sounded convincing as if she
did care. He took a long look at her. Even a half-dozen layers of frumpy
clothes didn’t obliterate a graceful frame and hint of soft curves. Tons of
wild auburn hair tumbled in waves around her face. Her lush lips sent
conflicting messages. A new terror entered his thoughts. He half feared she
might be one of the women he’d hooked up with on the circuit and long
forgotten, or didn’t recognize minus the heavy glamor makeup. He hoped to God he’d
never messed with anyone this young. “Have we met?”
She seemed anxious, almost breathless.
Her lips parted. “Once.”
Panic set in. “I am so sorry if I did or
said anything to hurt your feelings or mislead you. During a chunk of my life,
everything moved so fast it became a blur. I’m not proud of my promiscuous
behavior, but I can’t say I regret it either. If I—”
Her jaw dropped. “What are you talking
about?”
He gulped. “Have we…the two of us…you
know?”
Her cheeks flushed. “No! Absolutely not.”
“That’s a relief. I’d hate to forget
someone like you.”
Turning her face, she stared at the wall.
“I made a big mistake approaching you this way.”
He threw his hands in the air. “I told you not
to come. Don’t pretend to be shocked. I thought you wanted a where-is-he-now
interview. The more horrid stuff dug up about me the better, am I right?”
Uncaged
releases August 21st 2015
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Bio: Katalina Leon
Katalina
Leon is an artist and author who can’t commit to a single genre. Her favorite
playgrounds are historical, Sci-fi, contemporary, and most of all paranormal
realms. Katalina brings a sense of adventure and a touch of the mystical to
erotic romance. She believes there's a daring heroine inside every woman who
wants to take a wild ride with a strong worthy hero.
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