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Today I’m welcoming K.M. Fawcett to
the blog as she tours the blog-o-verse talking about her latest release,
FEARLESS, book two in the Survival Race series. I had the pleasure of reading this series and wow, a definite must read if you haven't already picked up one of K.M. Fawcett's books!
First, a little bit about the book,
and then we’ll get to the interview.
FEARLESS by K.M. Fawcett
Release date: January 7, 2014
Publisher: Forever Yours E-Book
ISBN: 978-1-4555-2819-6
Myia, a shaman-in-training, wants
desperately to protect her peaceful village from the barbaric Highland
invaders. To hone her powers of prophetic visions and healing, the village
elders send Myia on a quest to heal the Highland leader's heart and stop a
brewing war. Myia's mended many souls before, so this should be an effortless
duty . . . until she meets the gorgeous, stubborn Highland warlord.
Kedric, a gladiator who escaped enslavement, only wants to liberate the villagers from their common foe-a race that breeds humans for blood sport and genetic experiments. Fueled by his rage, Kedric is determined to take down the brutal enemy. So when a raven-haired beauty with a body made for sin tries to sabotage his mission, Kedric wants her gone. Yet no woman's touch has ever left Kedric more annoyed . . . and aroused. Kedric knows he should shun her soothing embrace-but he can't seem to stay away. As their passion grows, Kedric must decide between fighting his war or surrendering his rage-and his heart-for Myia's love.
Kedric, a gladiator who escaped enslavement, only wants to liberate the villagers from their common foe-a race that breeds humans for blood sport and genetic experiments. Fueled by his rage, Kedric is determined to take down the brutal enemy. So when a raven-haired beauty with a body made for sin tries to sabotage his mission, Kedric wants her gone. Yet no woman's touch has ever left Kedric more annoyed . . . and aroused. Kedric knows he should shun her soothing embrace-but he can't seem to stay away. As their passion grows, Kedric must decide between fighting his war or surrendering his rage-and his heart-for Myia's love.
Thanks
for stopping by today, K.M. Can you tell your readers, what are you working on
now?
I am working on book 3 in the
Survival Race Series. My heroine is a strong, kick-butt character and is so
much fun to write. This book will give us another glimpse into the gruesome
survival race, the gladiators, and the Hyborean rulers in addition to a new
steamy romance.
Ooh,
I can’t wait to see who the new couple will be, and what adventures you have in
store for everyone.
Can
you name one thing readers don’t know about you?
Before I became a writer, I was a
registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders.
Do you have any guilty pleasures?
Not really. I tend to like what I
like without feeling guilty about it. Whether it’s reading romance, watching
Doctor Who, or singing along to Neil Diamond, I don’t worry about what other
people think of me.
I like the way you think!
For
readers who are new to you, the Survival Race series is sci-fi romance. Do you
write only in this one genre or several different ones? And why?
I like to write sci-fi romance and
paranormal romance because I enjoy stories where the good guys win and are
rewarded with a happily ever after. I also love the adventure and the wonder
that a science fiction or paranormal element brings to a story. There are so
many “what ifs” to explore. What if humans were the pets of an alien race? What
if we were forced to breed and compete for alien entertainment?
To date, which is your favorite story in your Survival Race series?
Captive will always have a special
place in my heart because it was the first manuscript I finished, the first
manuscript I sold, and the first book in the Survival Race series. I absolutely
love my tortured hero, Max, and enjoyed bringing him back in book 2.
I’m
sure many of your readers love Max, too. Those green eyes… *swoon* Which book
did you have the most fun writing?
Fearless was really fun to write, though
a bit outside my comfort zone, because it was sexier and steamier than Captive.
Myia can’t heal Kedric’s spirit unless she touches him. Although Kedric desires
her, he refuses her touch, which led to some fun sexual tension!
Thank you so much for having me on
the blog today!
~K.M. Fawcett
You’re always welcome to stop by,
K.M.!
If you're new to K.M.'s books... here's a little sneak peek.
Angry red streaks snaked through his aura.
“What manner of trickery is this?”
“Get off of me, barbarian.” Name-calling?
Really? Had her father taught her nothing?
“Barbarian? That’s funny coming from a savage.”
She gasped. “Savage? You’re the one on top of
me.”
“As I recall, I wouldn’t be on top of you if I
hadn’t needed to protect myself from your tricks.”
“I am a spiritual healer. I only wanted to
repair your soul. You must release my people.”
“They’re free to go at any time. They choose to
stay.”
His weight was crushing her, making breathing
difficult, but she refused to let him see her discomfort. If she could calm
herself enough, her spirit could reenter his, and she could try healing him
again. This might be the only chance she got before he…What would he do to her?
She didn’t sense anything evil, vile, or
malicious. Murder wasn’t present in his aura. The only thing she perceived was
arousal. Typical male. Perhaps she could use that to her advantage.
There were three occasions when a person’s
spirit was the most vulnerable: during sleep, during illness, and during sex—so
she’d been told.
“You’ve invaded our peaceful village and took
our people against their will. Forgive me for not believing you.” Her words
were angrier than she wanted them to be. What happened to her shamanic
training?
“Seems we have a lot in common, you and I.”
“We have nothing in common, barbarian.”
“Did you not invade my body against my will?”
“To heal your spirit.”
“So you say, savage.”
Would he stop calling her that? She was not a fierce,
violent person. She was tranquil and at peace with the universe, dammit.
Well, at least she strove for peace.
“However,” he continued, “you needn’t concern
yourself. My spirit requires no healing.”
“So say you. But our spirits have met, and
yours told me it hid a deep wound. Let me back in. Let me into your body to
heal you.”
His smirk surprised her. What could he possibly
find so humorous?
“If anyone enters another’s body, it will be
me.” His warm lips pressed against hers. As if to prove his point, his tongue
coaxed hers to open for him.
She’d been kissed before, but not from a man so
dangerous and commanding, or so good at it.
Well, she wasn’t about to waste the opportunity
to do what she came here for, especially since nothing in his aura indicated
malicious intent. His spirit simply sought to demonstrate his male dominance in
a kiss. Nothing more. Ha. He’d learn who the dominant one was when she
connected with his spirit again.
She opened her mouth and kissed him back. His
pause indicated surprise. He’d obviously expected her to resist. When she
didn’t let up, his jaw relaxed and his kiss deepened. She couldn’t deny the
freedom her soul felt.
But she’d come to heal his heart, and as much
as she would like to give in to the pleasure she was receiving, she needed to
heal him first.
Again retreating to that tranquil place in her
mind, her spirit gathered energy and flowed from her body into his. Her spirit
didn’t get further than the impenetrable stone wall before it was thrown from
his body again.
His lips were off hers, the weight of his body
disappeared. The influx of warm night air came as a relief.
“Savage,” he boomed. “Stay out of my body.”
“If you enter my body, barbarian, rest assured
I will enter yours.”
