By Michaela Rhua (Guest Blogger)
Thank
you for having me on your blog Lisabet. I've been having a look
around and there are a few books on my TBR list!
Today,
the sun is shining and all is well with the world. The Summer
holidays are going well, with just over a week to go before we return
to school or work. I love this time off, a good few weeks to rest,
relax and chill out with friends and family. Life is good, I've just
had a new book out (more of that later), yesterday was spent with a
bunch of women who I am privileged to call friends and I face a day
of chocolates, catch up TV and anything else that I desire to do –
the family are away for the day so it's just me!
I
love days like this. Okay, so enough of the 'life is fantastic.'
On
the other hand – my muse has gone AWOL ! In fact this whole summer,
when I have had the time and no day job, no inspiration has hit,
nothing, nadda! Why on earth is this? Just when I face an expanse of
time ahead of me, when I can write – I find I can't – nothing
comes out, no words flow and no character's grab my attention. It is
so frustrating! The desire to write is there but not the motivation.
Is this something new?
Nope, no sir. This is the usual way for me
(big sigh)
However,
I can feel something emerging…there are sparks of light ahead,
which might illuminate the way ahead. I am getting that itch to
write, something is brewing and that fog around the creative side of
my brain that I try to use when writing is thinning out. The trouble
is, I will be returning to work, and I know I am going to be busy,
busy, busy! I wish I was like those fabulous other writers who seem
to be able to get down to it (writing! Get your minds out of the
gutter) in amongst a multitude of other things. But we are all
different and each person has their own way of doing things. I am
me…not anyone else so my life won't ebb and flow in the same way as
others.
Inspiration
strikes when it does and it cannot be ordered or demanded. So what
have I learned during my limited time writing…
- Don't be disappointed that you are not like others – be you.
- Find your flow and go with it.
- When your muse had gone AWOL – read, watch films, and just relax.
- Don't wait, just live life and enjoy the everyday stuff.
That
last comment could easily apply to Louisa – Lou as she likes to be
called. Life has not been easy; after all being into women in a
shifter community is a no-no. Her father was a wise man, who
understood life would be harder for her, so built her a small cabin
on the edges of the community. Love has not come her way either. Yes,
she has had short term relationships, but what she wants is that
special person. Lou just gets on with her life and lives in hope that
maybe one day everything will fall into place. Then one full moon
night she catches a scent and…
Well
I will leave you with the blurb and an excerpt.
Mated
Forever by Michaela Rhua
The
full moon is always a time for danger and mating. This month it
brings the scent of Louisa's mate. Jorie is on the run and in grave
danger. Being rescued by Louisa brings safety and a new temptation.
As the girls act on their feelings, and passion overtakes them, they
are unaware of the danger surrounding them both. When Jorie is
kidnapped, it's a race against time. Will Louisa be able to save her
mate, or will the past and all its secrets destroy them before they
even have a chance at forever?
Excerpt
"I am so sorry to draw
you into all this Lou, I … I didn't mean for it to get this far."
Jorie put down the hot mug on the table next to the sofa.
"It's okay. I asked you
to stay, you didn't force this on me, so chill," Lou said.
"Anyway, I'm going to take a shower."
Lou got up from the sofa and
disappeared into the bedroom.
Damn it! Jorie kicked
herself mentally. Why did I not just do what I wanted to, just
touch her. She knew exactly how she felt about Lou. She wanted
her as a lover and mate. Things were so complicated now. Sleeping
with Malachi had been a colossal error. Every time she looked into
Lou’s beautiful brown eyes something melted inside.
The noise of the shower
interrupted her thoughts. Jorie fisted her hands and gritted her
teeth. Then, with decisive steps, she walked through the bedroom to
the bathroom. The door was ajar, almost inviting her in. Once inside,
the hot steam fogged her vision. Her eyes adjusted quickly, and she
made out water cascading over golden brown skin. Rivulets journeyed
their way down the perfect body, which was all curves. Jorie wanted
to stroke Lou’s round ass, and kiss it all over. She stretched out
her hands. Her skin tightened, and heat radiated throughout her body.
She knew exactly what was happening. Her wolf begged to be let out to
play with her mate.
Breathing deeply, Jorie
stepped forward. The steam cleared at little more and Lou turned
around. Jorie stared at Lou's round breasts topped off with dark
chocolate nipples, and licked her lips. Lou glanced up. Her eyes
deepened then a ring of copper formed around her pupils. Lou
continued to soap her body. Jorie watched Lou's hand circle down to
her bare pussy with the sponge. Her own pussy ached with need. Lou
dropped the sponge and leaned her body into the water, washing the
suds off her skin. Jorie wanted to touch her so badly.
Lou turned off the water,
and stepped out of the shower. Jorie took a deep breath, trying to
get her wolf under control. She wanted Lou in human form, to delight
in her body. In her wolf form it would be fucking. Her animal
instincts would take over like it had with Malachi. There had been
little tenderness. When he’d realized she was willing, it became
all about taking her quickly. The act had been painful and cold.
Where she’d wanted to take it slow, this would be about making
love. She wanted to experience love, an all-consuming love. Tender
and soft, not hard and fast.
"You're so beautiful,
Lou. I want you so much. I've never felt this way before," Jorie
whispered.
"I want you, too,
Jorie. Only if you’re sure?" Lou gave her a tentative smile.
"Yes, so sure, like
never before," Jorie said.
Jorie unbuttoned her shirt.
Lou came closer still, helping Jorie to release her arms. Warm hands
massaged her breasts. Jorie untwisted Lou's hair and let those dark
curls loose. They were silky smooth, and Jorie massaged Lou's head
then cupped her face.
Their lips met. Heat surged
through Jorie, the air hot and heavy. Lou pushed her toward the
bedroom. Jorie delved deeply into Lou's mouth with her tongue,
tasting and licking. Her beast growled with delight. This was good,
this was right.
"You taste so good,
Lou," she said.
Lou pushed her onto the bed
then stood over her. A flicker of hesitation registered in her eyes.
Jorie undid her jeans, ridding herself of any clothing to reassure
Lou this was what she wanted. Words were irrelevant. Lou seemed like
watching her strip because intensity deepened her gaze. Once bare,
Jorie sat up and held out her hand. Nothing happened. Lou looked at
the offered hand. Afraid Lou would back away, Jorie slowly opened her
legs. She wasn’t fully bare as Lou, but she hoped Lou would
understand.
"I can't wait, Jorie, I
have to taste you." Lou licked her lips.
She watched Lou lower her
head and inhale the scent of her arousal. Lou growled then pounced on
her.
"Get ready, honey."
Lou winked.
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Bio
Michaela
Rhua always dreamed of writing but this never happened until she met
the lovely group of ladies known as UCW. Their passion for writing
and encouragement inspired her to see if she could do it too. Now she
loves writing!
She has teenage children and a husband, who also keep her busy. However, it is whilst travelling into work that she has time to create her characters and imagine other places in which they exist as her world skims by the window. Conversations overheard often lead to the birth of new ideas that she scribbles down in her trusty notebook.
Michaela is a multi-published author with Breathless Press, Evernight Publishing and a self-published anthology with authors from The Nuthouse Scribblers.
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2 comments:
Hello, Michaela,
Welcome to Beyond Romance, and congratulations on the release. I love the cover - both sexy and romantic!
Thank you Lisabet. Your warm welcome means alot. The cover is rather yummy. When I saw it I was like 'wow'. Thank you for having me on your blog!
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