The HEA Cafe

The Protector’s Destiny

by Kiera Black

Copyright 2007, Triskelion Publishing

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Available April 15, 2007

Blurb:

What happens when an independent, strong-willed woman meets an alpha male? Now imagine their meeting occurs while Elizabeth Winters is under attack. Her assailant is among the undead, a vampire: the most feared and reviled of Earth’s legendary creatures. Intent on coming to her rescue is Samuel Woods, the leader of his people and Elizabeth’s one true mate. She is the Protector’s destiny. Together they stand between the undead and the enslavement of all mankind.

They are members of the Loup-garou, modern-day werewolves, destined to protect humanity from vampires, while roaming the world in search of their other half. From the mountains of Upstate New York, to the Saskatchewan region of Canada, Sam and Elizabeth find themselves battling not only the undead, but traitors from within. Can they find the traitors in time, or will an ancient enemy destroy their love before it even begins?

It’s Shameless Self-Promotion week this week at the Café, so I’m sharing the news about my new release.

This is book #4 in my Coxwell series and is the story of Zach Coxwell, family troublemaker. Zach finally meets a woman who isn’t easily charmed by him, right when he needs something to go right in his life. Here’s the back cover copy:

“Some people will do anything for true love — even if they have to fake it.

Jen Maitland had no use for handsome guys with easy charm — until she met Zach. He’s the perfect fake date to end her mother’s matchmaking scheme before it starts. Besides, he’d probably just use her and leave her like her ex-fiancé did. At least that’s what Jen tells herself. The only problem is that Zach isn’t as predictable as he appears…

Zach Coxwell hates commitment, but loves a challenge. Like the pretty bar waitress who turned him down flat for a date — only to invite him to her family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Zach knows he can make Jen smile — and he’s betting that he can unravel her mysteries — even if he has to do it over candied yams.

A tofu turkey, a sister who threatens to have Zach’s love-child, the untimely appearance of a knitted avocado — and Zach’s discovery of her real motive — combine to turn Thanksgiving dinner into Jen’s worst nightmare. Zach, on the other hand, has the time of his life. And when he makes Jen smile, he finally finds a commitment he’s willing to make…but persuading Jen to believe him will take everything he’s got.”

The early reviews are quite nice - here’s a sampling:

• Roundtable Reviews says: “Only pick up ALL OR NOTHING to read if you are interested in fully fleshed-out, believable characters, crisp plot action, dialogue that has the ring of daily conversation, and a story line that keeps the pages turning. This was my first Claire Cross novel, but it won’t be my last.”

• CoffeeTime Romance has given ALL OR NOTHING a five cup review!