UFI welcomes Cassi Carver Author of The Shadow Slayers Series. Thanks for Joining us!!
Thank you so much for inviting me to visit Urban Fantasy
Investigations today to tell you a little about me and my new book that’s
coming out next week—Dark Flight!
First I should go back to the beginning… When I was
born—okay, hold on. That may be a little too far back. How about when Book 1 of
the Shadow Slayer series was born instead? Book 1 in the series, Slayer’s Kiss,
came at a time in my writing journey when I was reading a ton of urban fantasy,
but I’d never stopped reading romance, either.
I started thinking about how I wished there was more romance
in some of my favorite UF series, and yes—even more sex. I mean, does it ever
frustrate you that so many UF heroines lead these virginal lives while they’re
out there kickin’ bad guy booty? Well, it bothered me. And I started wondering
what would happen if I took the things I loved from urban fantasy and spiced it
up. Way up! And that’s how Slayer’s Kiss and the Shadow Slayers series was
born.
Kara, the heroine, had lived her life separated from her own
very sensual species, and when two hot neighbors move in next door—two men who
just happened to be sent to protect her from a sadistic not-quite-human killer—Kara’s
hormones go into overdrive.
I’ll warn you right off the bat that there is a love
triangle in this series. It’s a love triangle that has made readers both swoon
and “want to chuck their e-reader across the room” as they navigated the
complex relationship between one woman and the two best friends who love her.
One hero is noble and self-sacrificing. The other is too in love and in lust to
deny what he wants.
Gavin and Julian, the heroes of this series, have about an
equal number of fans on their “teams,” but you know the best part about writing
Dark Flight? I think both Team Julian and Team Gavin are going to walk away
with a smile. At least, I hope so. I couldn’t stop smiling after writing Dark
Flight. So here’s to hoping you’ll give the series a try and journey with Kara
as she struggles with a newfound sexuality, the loss and rediscovery of those
she loves, and ultimately, a metamorphosis that will change life as she knows
it.
As a thank you for stopping by, I would like to give a free
digital copy of Dark Flight to one person who comments today! Tell me, who are
some of your favorite urban fantasy authors and can you remember a love
triangle that stuck out in your mind? If that just fried your brain, then just
say hi—that works, too. ;)
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Cassi Carver lives in sunny
Southern California with two dogs, four kids, five chickens, and one hubby who
gives great massages. She gets to San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter for research
(okay, happy hour) as often as possible. She’s never saved the world, but she
keeps sexy boots on hand just in case the opportunity arises.
When Cassi isn’t busy plotting or
writing, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, caring for
pets, getting outdoors, and watching sappy movies that deliver reliably happy
endings.
Dark Flight
The Shadow Slayers #3
Amazon BN Samhain
The Shadow Slayers #3
Amazon BN Samhain
Kara has been training for months to help take down Brakken-the merciless black-wing who is making life hell for the Demiare. But when Julian discovers a scout has been tracking Kara, he wants her out of the fight-even if it means breaking her heart in the process.
Gavin isn't much better. He's already lost so much to Brakken and has no intention of allowing the woman he loves to be the next sacrifice. He and Julian have their hands full trying to fight Brakken's army and keep Kara safe, especially after her recent visit to the mythical white-wings. Since her return, she's been acting decidedly...strange.
With a terrible battle looming, Kara doesn't have time to think about her conflicted feelings for Gavin and Julian-or the fact that she's developed an unnatural taste for Gavin's blood. But if she thought it was complicated evading mysterious scouts and fending off vicious black-wings, she's learning that's nothing compared to loving two strong-willed men.
Warning: This book contains angels that aren't what they seem, a heroine with mad midwifery skills, and a metamorphosis that will change life as we knew it.
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Cassi's name sounds really familiar to me, but I don't think I read any books in this series yet.
ReplyDeleteHi, Anne! Thanks for stopping by! I'm thrilled to hear that my name is familiar to you. Good luck on winning Dark Flight!
DeleteNo I havent read any of the series yet but I would like to. Sounds really good. Tore923@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Victoria! I wish you very happy reading!!
DeleteI haven't but I do have them! Definitely going to have get started! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi, Erin! Please never change your avatar! I'm always happy to see a familiar face in the comments...even if it's your puppy! :)
DeleteNo, I haven't
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I wish you the best on the giveaway! :)
DeleteI've read both books in the series and have the next on my buy list at Samhain.
ReplyDeleteHow cool, Carol! That really makes my day! Good luck on winning Dark Flight!
DeleteI need to get my butt in gear and make time to read the rest of the series. Her first one was amazing, emotional highs and lows for me and some things that cracked me up too. I had to sneak at work and read some because I just couldn't put it down!
ReplyDeleteAww!!! Hugs to you, Lori! You sneaking my book at work is the highest honor I could receive. Just don't get caught! LOL *hugs*
DeleteYes, I've read book one and planning on reading book 2!
ReplyDeleteYay!! I hope you like book 2 and 3, Daniela. They are different from book 1, but I loved them more. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI haven't had a chance to read any of the books in the series yet.
ReplyDeleteThat's okay, Mary! I'm glad you stopped by to comment! Happy reading and good luck!
DeleteI have not yet read the first two books in this series, although I have picked up book one, Slayers Kiss, to get started. Thank you for sharing with us :)
ReplyDeleteI have not, but I do have book 1.
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