Sanctuary for my Mate Series by Terri A Wilson Book Tour and Giveaway :)
Forgiveness For My Mate
Sanctuary
For My Mate Book 1
by
Terri A. Wilson
Genre:
Paranormal Romance
Tatum’s
perfect, well-planned life crashed one piece at a time. After small
mistakes led to bigger ones, she’s ready to give up and walk away
from the only dream she ever knew. A trip to a New Mexico retreat
sounds like the best way to pull herself together. Then she met
Connor, a hot falcon shifter who shows her a whole new world full of
possibilities she never imagined. Connor’s falcon claimed her at
first glance. Now faced with her inner demons, can she learn to
forgive herself and stop the cycle of self-destruction? Will his love
be enough to calm the anxiety and fears that prevent her from finding
the life she never knew she wanted?
“Your whole family is like this?”
She smacked an open palm on her forehead. “Were you at the cabin
when I first arrived?” He ducked his head, embarrassed. “Yes.” “Were you spying on me?” “Not spying. I returned home when my
falcon noticed the dirt you knocked up. He wanted to see what caused
the commotion.” “Wait. Is what we did—am I going to
turn into something like you?” “No, it doesn’t work that way. Sex
alone doesn’t make you into a shifter. There has to be a claiming
to be bonded.” “Claiming?” “When shifters bond they claim each
other. Bonds are for life. It connects them on a physical, emotional,
and spiritual level. It goes way beyond a typical marriage.” “How does this claiming work?”
Don’t get excited. He pulled out a dining chair, sat, and
rested his arms on his knees. Well, it involves sex.” “Of course, it does.” She rolled
her eyes. “Sex is the most intimate connection
two people share. During sex, the mate, normally the female, has to
open her soul, and the male connects to her spirit, and they click.” “Click? You make it sound like a
rom-com.” “Well, it’s more than just
clicking. It’s hard to explain, but when the male bites the
female—” “Hold up. The guy has to bite the
girl? And why is it usually the man forcing this bondage?” He put his head in his hands. After a
count of ten, he said, “Tatum, it’s not bondage. There’s a huge
difference. Shifter relationships are traditional. The male is alpha
over the female. In shifter packs, there is even one, again it’s
mostly a man, but a few females have done it, who is alpha.” “Are falcons part of a pack?” “A family pack. We stay close
together. That’s why my family hated me living so far away.” “Are there other falcon shifters?” “Yes. We have a big barn dance each
year.” Tatum cocked her head to the side. “Are
you making fun of me?” “Maybe a little. We don’t all
belong to a club, and we don’t have yearly cons. But we keep an eye
out for each other.” “Do you get along with other
shifters?” She put the pillow away and crisscrossed her legs under
her. “Most of the shifters I’ve met are
good people busy living their lives. Just like everyone else.” “Do you have special abilities?” He scoffed. “Sure, I can shoot laser
beams from my eyes.” “That’s it. I’m out of here.”
She shot up to leave, but he met her at the door. Tatum. Tatum,
I’m sorry. I don’t mean to tease you. Look, I’ve never shared
this with anyone outside of the shifter community. I don’t know how
it’s done.” She faced him. “This is a lot to take
in.” He put his hands in his pockets. “I
understand if you need time to let this sink in, but I need to tell
you something before you go. Last night was not fun and games for me.
I understand we just met, but you have become someone special.” She crossed her arms. “Well, that
doesn’t add any pressure.” “I’m fantastic at reading people.
Last night was special for you too.” “You’re right. There is something
different about you, but that only makes it more complicated.” “How so? I’m still the same guy I
was last night.” She stood on tiptoe to kiss his cheek.
“The problem is, I’m not.”
Harmony For My Mate
Sanctuary
for My Mate Book 2
How
do you choose between two women, when only the love of both will
bring you harmony?
Cameron
was born a falcon shifter, but when his arrogance prompted a total
disregard to safety, he was attacked by a bear shifter. Living with
two predatory animals who want control makes it hard to find peace.
When he meets the new chef, Eliza, his bear recognizes his mate, but
his falcon longs for Skylar. When an opportunity presents itself that
will make all the three happy, Eliza’s heart fights against her
traditional upbringing. Faced with a choice, she retreats into fear
and uncertainty. Skylar knows her love is not confined to a
predetermined set of societal norms. She has to break through the
walls Cameron and Eliza built, but that’s not easy when Cam’s
heart is split in two and Eliza refuses to believe she deserves
happiness. Can three unique hearts turn their back on tradition and
forge a new type of bond in order to bring harmony to their life?
Terri is a former English teacher and librarian. She taught middle and high school and college. Now she works from home homeschooling her two daughters and living out her dreams via her stories. She began escaping into books a little later than most but was hooked after the first book she read. It has been her dream to give back to the book world since she was in second grade.
When
she’s not writing or reading, she enjoys binging on Netflix and
painting. Due to her crunchy lifestyle and free spirit, she considers
herself a recycled hippie. Her most important goal is to help others
jump and learn to fly.
To
find out more about her characters and the lives they live, check out
her website, http://www.terriluvsbooks.com.
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What is something unique/quirky
about you?
I like to eat my food in even
servings. Like for instance, I would rather eat two cookies instead
of one and I get twitchy if you serve me three. I also constantly
rearrange my eggs in the carton to keep it balanced and I hate when
there is an odd number of eggs.
Tell us something really interesting
that's happened to you!
In 2009, I had my second daughter at
home. My first delivery wasn’t bad, but my experience at the
hospital was less than desired. The second delivery went so well, I
would have another one in an NY Minute. I made a lousy pregnant
woman. I didn’t really like being pregnant, but the actual delivery
was awesome and I’d do it again.
What are some of your pet peeves?
I really hate people who are
inflexible and refuse to see another point of view. I also can’t
stand to be scared.
Where were you born/grew up at?
I was born in San Antonio Texas, but I
spent most of my life in California. I’ve lived in North Carolina
since 2006.
If you knew you'd die tomorrow, how
would you spend your last day?
Holding my husband’s hand.
Who is your hero and why?
Buffy from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
She’s just flippin’ awesome.
What kind of world ruler would you
be?
Not a very good one because I get
bored easily, I hate dealing with conflict, and I expect people to do
the right thing.
What are you passionate about these
days?
Writing, coffee, and chocolate
What do you do to unwind and relax?
I love my bed. My room is dark and we
try to keep it cold. For me, I love to just lie in my bed with the
lights out. I don’t really sleep, but it’s quiet and I can think.
How to find time to write as a
parent?
I have my laptop opened all the time
and I use multiple devices that sync together.
Describe yourself in 5 words or
less!
Sarcastic, Loyal, Foul-mouthed,
Creative, Clever
When did you first consider yourself
a writer?
I still don’t because it hasn’t
sunk into my head yet. When I see my name on a book, I have a hard
time connecting that it’s my name.
Do you have a favorite movie?
Yes, many. Practical Magic and Steele
Magnolias being at the top
Which of your novels can you imagine
made into a movie?
When I write, the story plays out in
my head like a movie. So I guess all of them.
What literary pilgrimages have you
gone on?
I went to Pompola, Spain for the
running of the bulls and to visit the bar where Hemingway spent a lot
of his time.
As a writer, what would you choose
as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
Dragon because it’s fierce and
beautiful at the same time.
What inspired you to write this
book?
It may sound cliché, but there are a
lot of characters who live in my head and they fight for dominance.
Whoever wins the round when I start a new story gets their story told
and then I just let them tell it.
What can we expect from you in the
future?
I want to explore combining historical
fiction with paranormal stories.
How did you come up with the concept
and characters for the book?
They speak to me.
Where did you come up with the names
in the story?
Top 100 Baby Names and the Coke
bottles that come out in the summer.
What did you enjoy most about
writing this book?
Researching
Tell us about your main characters-
what makes them tick?
Skylar is the most confident person I
know. Eliza needs acceptance and can cook. Cameron has to accept he’s
different and that’s okay.
Who designed your book covers?
B Creative Designs
If you had to do it all over again,
would you change anything in your latest book?
I’d like to see it a little longer.
Did you learn anything during the
writing of your recent book?
Yes. I have a hard time focusing for
long periods of time.
If your book was made into a film,
who would you like to play the lead?
Skylar- Margot Robbie (but with dark
hair)
Eliza- ???? Sarah Shahi
Cameron- Alex Pettyfer (based on looks
only, I’ve never seen him act)
Anything specific you want to tell
your readers?
When you read Harmony For My Mate or
any books from that series, I hope you connect with the characters
and they help you examine your own life. Don’t assume it’s a
typical menage story. Be open to examining your accepted ideas of
love.
How did you come up with the name of
this book?
It’s one of the words I think of
when I think about the idea of sanctuary.
What is your favorite part of this
book and why?
Writing the scenes with Skylar and
Eliza because I had to look at love in a new way.
If you could spend time with a
character from your book whom would it be? And what would you do
during that day?
Eliza- she’s a chef
Are your characters based off real
people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?
There’s a little bit of me in every
female character I write and a little of my husband in every male
character I write. Other than that there is no one specific.
Do your characters seem to hijack
the story or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story?
Characters
Convince us why you feel your book
is a must-read.
Because this book will move you and
help you escape your world for a little bit.
Have you written any other books
that are not published?
Yes.
If your book had a candle, what
scent would it be?
Clean Cotton
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