Release Day Post: Whiskers of a Chance by Tempeste O'Riley #Excerpt #Review #Giveaway

WHISKERS  OF  A  CHANCE
by Tempeste O’Riley

M/M Contemporary Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Cover Artist: Catt Ford

Release Date: September 30^th, 2015

Length: Novel 

Description:

Jason Grant runs his own IT business from home, owns his own home, and has the best friend he could imagine. What he doesn’t have, or believe he will ever have, is love. When Jason catches a glimpse of his new neighbor on moving day, his libido ignites and his fascination in piqued. He even manages to concoct an excuse to go over and meet the man who makes him hope and want for more than he has in years.

Keith Skyler is a shifter in a world where his kind is known to only a few, but they don’t often mix and they never mate. Keith has been hoping for a mate since before he can remember, but gay lynx don’t have true mates. As far as he knows, they don’t have mates at all. However, while moving his little family across Seattle—and away from their tribe—his reality tips and spins more than he thought possible.

When these two men meet over a dish of five-cheese broccoli-noodle casserole, sparks fly. Who knew a welcome to the neighborhood gift could give both of them their chance at love?

EXCERPT

Keith’s body pressed against his back. Without thinking, he leaned back into the warmth and strength now surrounding him. He’d caught a whiff of the man’s earthy scent before, but now it seemed as though it poured off him, seeping into every nerve and thought Jason had.

“Why?” Jason breathed, unsure what to do next. He knew what he looked like, and at just a touch under six feet tall, with somewhat dirty blond hair cut in a conservative, business look, and lackluster hazel eyes, he couldn’t believe a man with Keith’s rugged, model-worthy looks could really want him.

“I think it was the serious look on your face as you watched us unload.” He felt a shrug against his back. “Or maybe the activity you got up to later was what caught my eye. But either way, I was hoping you’d come over soon.”

Keith traced his ear with the tip of his tongue, sending shivers through Jason’s suddenly superheated body. “A-act-tivity?” Jason asked. He hadn’t thought anyone could see him.

Keith pressed against him tight, letting Jason feel how hard he was—and how big. Damn! “Oh yeah. I dreamed about you, about taking you in this very kitchen.”

This couldn’t be happening. Keith wanted him too? “And what did you p-picture us doing?”

“I’d rather show you,” Keith whispered into his ear before sucking the lobe into his hot, wet mouth and biting gently.

Jason nearly came just from that little action. “Oh God.” He whimpered, pushing back and rubbing his butt against Keith’s rigid cock. “You—I— Oh, please,” he choked out. He never did things like this, but right then, all he could think about was how perfect Keith would feel deep inside him, filling him, taking him right there on the counter.

Keith spun him around to face him so fast Jason got dizzy. He looked up, confused, before Keith took his mouth in a rough, demanding kiss that stole his breath and what was left of his thoughts. His world condensed down to the sweet bite of teeth and the wet slide of Keith’s searching tongue as he mapped and ate at Jason’s mouth. He was vaguely aware of moans and pleading whimpers, but he couldn’t focus on anything but the man currently devouring his very soul.

Keith’s fingers dug into his hip, hard enough he knew he’d have bruises later—a thought that brought more heat to his passion and joy to his battered heart. He snaked his other hand up to Jason’s head, his fingers threading through Jason’s short hair, and tugged enough to drive his want and need higher. Keith used his grip on Jason’s hair to tilt his head to the side and back, eliciting more breathy sounds from Jason. Keith kissed down his neck, nipping as he went. He rubbed his cheek against Jason’s and demanded roughly, “Tell me I can have you. Right here. Right now.”

Before he could make his mouth work, Keith bit him, sinking his teeth into the flesh where his neck and shoulder met. Instead of saying yes, as he’d intended, Jason keened high and loud, the sound echoing through the kitchen. Keith swiped his tongue over the now-tender skin before kissing his way back up his neck. “I need to hear you say it. And as much as I love the sounds you’re making, you have to answer me. Now.”

The deep, rumbling words edged him closer to oblivion. God, but he loved a man who knew what he wanted during sex. “Y-yes,” he panted and rocked his trapped dick against Keith’s. “Please, yes.”

The possibility for any more words was cut off when Keith plunged his tongue back inside Jason’s mouth, grinding their cocks together as he thrust in a way Jason hoped Keith would soon be doing a bit lower.

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What made you chose a lynx? It's not your traditional shifter / large cat choice (panther / jaguar / etc.)

I've always thought Lynx were fascinating and powerful cats. They are very similar to bobcats, but not the same. When I had the idea to write a shifter story, it was actually after I'd started writing the original story that became "Whiskers of a Chance." I didn't know it would be a shifter story until Keith's claws popped out during sex, lol. The stupid cat didn't tell me! Really, how does he think I can tell his story if he doesn't let me in on these things ;) LOL

However, once I knew Keith was a kitty, I sat down and started researching different kinds of big/predator cats. I wanted something that wasn't done a million times. Something that could sneak into the burbs and not have every housewife in fifty miles calling animal control. Something that could fit into a home without being ridiculous, really, while still being "oh shit!" worthy as far as wild cats go. So, the Canadian Lynx was chosen. I'd already decided that my guys were in Seattle, which was good because the Lynx aren't overly populous in the US, sadly. We've not been too kind to them and so even with efforts to repopulate them, they aren't great in numbers yet.

But seriously, how can you say no to a face like this? (I just love this picture!)

                                                                  REVIEW

I do love a good shifter book and this one was wonderful! I LOVE this world Tempest has created! Jason lives in a world we only have dreamed about or seen on TV. A lynx shifter, Keith, moves across the street from him and raises the veil from Jason’s eyes. Suddenly he’s thrust in a world of shifters, vampires, and fantasy. This was a very entertaining story. I finished it in one day. Literally I got nothing done. It’s consuming and well written. The passion between Jason and Keith is like an inferno! Some serious alpha stuff happening here. If you’re a shifter fan you’ll love this book. If you’ve never read a shifter book but been thinking about giving it a try, well, look no further. Great book!

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tempeste O’Riley is an out and proud pansexual genderfluid whose best friend growing up had the courage to do what she couldn’t–defy the hate and come out. He has been her hero ever since.

Tempe is a hopeless romantic that loves strong relationships and happily-ever-afters. Though new to writing M/M, she has done many things in her life, though writing has always drawn her back–no matter what else life has thrown her way. She counts her friends, family, and Muse as her greatest blessings in life. She lives in Wisconsin with her children, reading, writing, and enjoying life.

Tempe is also a proud PAN member of Romance Writers of America®, Rainbow Romance Writers, and WisRWA. Learn more about Tempeste and her writing at http://tempesteoriley.com.

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