Carrie Ann Ryan ~ Dust of My Wings

Angels, leprechauns, pixies, brownies, djinn, dragons, bears shifters, and many others will come together when the magic of their blood is revealed.

Humans aren’t as alone as they choose to believe. Every human possesses a trait of supernatural that lays dormant within their genetic make-up. Centuries of diluting and breeding have allowed humans to think they are alone and untouched by magic. But what happens when something changes?

Neat freak lab tech, Lily Banner lives her life as any ordinary human. She’s dedicated to her work and loves to hang out with her friends at Dante’s Circle, their local bar. When she discovers a strange blue dust at work she meets a handsome stranger holding secrets – and maybe her heart. But after a close call with a thunderstorm, she may not be as ordinary as she thinks.

Shade Griffin is a warrior angel sent to Earth to protect the supernaturals’ secrets. One problem, he can’t stop leaving dust in odd places around town. Now he has to find every ounce of his dust and keep the presence of the supernatural a secret. But after a close encounter with a sexy lab tech and a lightning quick connection, his millennia old loyalties may shift and he could lose more than just his wings in the chaos.

Warning: Contains a sexy angel with a choice to make and a green-eyed lab tech who dreams of a dark-winged stranger. Oh yeah, and a shocking spark that’s sure to leave them begging for more.

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Review ~

Carrie Ann Ryan’s Dust Of My Wings was white-lightening-super-hot-and-sizzling! 

 

Shade Griffin has a wee-bit of a problem with letting his angelic dust trickle here and there, especially when he’s distracted.  This unfortunate dusting has put his wings in the wringer and he must collect it before it ends up in the wrong hands and exposes his supernatural kind which is a major no-go.  Lily Banner is a lab technician who has been tasked with analyzing this mysterious blue dust and now her life is at stake, too.  Add in the mysterious crackling lightening event (no spoilers here!) and holy heck you’ve got one heck of a tale to read.

 

Even though they both have slight hesitancies, the connection the two make is palpable right from the start.  Lily’s shyness is no match for Shade’s direct persistence and once he breaks through her initial cautionary attitude, GAME-IS-ON! The chemistry between the two escalates, taking them from sexy motorcycle rides, a dinner out on the town and then on to dessert back at Lily’s place. And I’m not talking about the frou-frou strawberry cheesecake kind of dessert here...it’s all about a slice of Shade with an extra scoop of Shade if ya know what I mean... Yum-mmy!

 

Along the way we meet Lily’s close-knit group of friends that are more like a family to her, as well as Ambrose who happens to be Shade’s best friend. All her friends have unique—but complementing to each other—personalities, making for quite an eclectic group, but one that sticks together no matter what. Ambrose, though broody, cracked me up with his one-liners but more importantly his loyalty and determination in keeping his best friend safe. 

 

Ambrose has piqued my curiosity to no end and I can’t wait for his story next.  Ms. Ryan...please, please, please say you’re writing a book for each of the girls! 

 

 

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A Night Away by Carrie Ann Ryan + Giveaway

WOO HOO!! I'm so excited it's time for another installment in the Redwood Pack series by Carrie Ann Ryan.

 

An Alpha’s Path (Bk1) Amazon  Barnes & Noble ARe 

A Taste for a Mate (Bk2) Amazon Barnes & Noble ARe 

Trinity Bound (Bk3) Amazon Barnes&Noble ARe  

Book 3.5 in the Redwood Pack Series

A Night Away

 

Kade Jamenson has been mated to Melanie for almost two years. They’ve been through mating circles, battles, loss, misunderstandings, and finally, the birth of their son, Finn. The world is in turmoil around them as the Redwoods engage in war with the Centrals. But for Kade and Melanie, the turmoil is also happening at home. The responsibility of a restless baby and their Pack has taken a toll and they need a break.

Not from each other. But from their Pack. Just for a night.Kade takes Mel away for a romantic getaway and leaves Uncle Maddox alone with baby Finn. The Omega of the Redwood Pack may be adept at emotions but the idea of a baby may be beyond his immense capabilities. 

 Author’s Note: This is a novella set between books 3 and 4 to give you a taste of Mel and Kade. It is best that you have already immersed yourselves in the Redwood Pack world, however even new readers will enjoy a glimpse of one of the Redwood’s favorite couples.

~Excerpt

Kade Jamenson closed his eyes and prayed for resolution. A piercing shriek startled him, making him jump to his feet.

Finn.

Finn. His eleven-month-old son, who wouldn’t stop screaming, no matter what they did. The kid always needed something, either to be fed, changed, held, burped, played with, or just stared at. It seemed never ending. Even now that he was older, he still screamed or babbled constantly.

Dear God. How the hell did humans do this? Kade had more endurance than any human, witch, and most werewolves out there. Yet a tiny fifteen-pound baby with big blue eyes took every ounce of strength he possessed. Not to mention sleep time.

Kade groaned and rolled his neck before he walked into his son’s room. He and Melanie had painted the room in a soft green to match the Jameson eyes and added cream borders to break it up. Dark wood furniture filled the room along with cream linens covered with frog princes and bumblebees. Stuffed animals of every sort covered the tops of most pieces of furniture, gifts from his Pack and family, who cherished Finn like their own son. He took another step in and realized he hadn’t been the first one to answer his son’s call.

 ~About the Author

 

Carrie Ann Ryan is a bestselling paranormal and contemporary romance author. After spending too much time behind a lab bench, she decided to dive into the romance world and find her werewolf mate - even if its just in her books. Happy endings are always near - even if you have to get over the challenges of falling in love first.

Her first book, An Alpha's Path, is the first in her Redwood Pack series. She's also an avid reader and lover of romance and fiction novels. She loves meeting new authors and new worlds. Any recommendations you have are appreciated. Carrie Ann lives in New England with her husband and two kittens.

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It's Finally Here!! Trinity Bound by Carrie Ann Ryan

For those of you who know me, you know that I'm not a big shifter reader. It’s official, Carrie Ann Ryan has converted me with her Redwood Pack series! She has created such a wonderful world with lots of drama, love, pain, and mystery. As soon as I was done reading the book, I was ready to jump online and scream, beg, plead for more. I WANT MORE!! FASTER, FASTER!

Title:Trinity Bound
Series- A Redwood Pack Series- Book Three
Released -March 30, 2012

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Blurb~

Hannah Lewis, a rare earth witch, is taken from the only life she’s ever known. Held at her will by a sadistic wolf, she almost gives up hope that she’d ever see her real life again. But as her fellow captive, a werewolf named Reed, tries to calm her fears, she begins to feel a spark of something she never thought she’d feel – love. But is Reed, alone, enough to get her out of this dark basement so she can move on with her life?

Reed Jamenson, the artist of a werewolf Pack of Alpha males, knows instinctually that Hannah is his mate. Thus, despite their imprisonment, he will do all to protect her and then worry about their hearts. But is he strong enough to find a way for both of them to escape? And why does he feel as though something else is missing?

Josh Kolb, an ex-military human, stumbles upon Reed and Hannah and finds he must trust this new world of supernatural beings to survive. But that desire will lead the three to a triangle of attraction that will test the boundaries they all possess and its consequences in defeating the enemy. Can they all trust one another to save themselves and life as they know it? Even at the cost of their own hearts?






REVIEW~

This is book 3 in the Redwood Pack series. This book picks up right where book 2 (A Taste for a Mate) ends off. Where is that, you ask? Well…not to give too much away, but it starts off in a creepy dungeon-like cell with Reed Jamenson and an unknown girl, who to make things worse, is his mate. But something isn't quite right—not only are they trapped and being tortured by the Centrals (a crazy rival pack)—but his Mate scene if off a bit, well that is until some strange human male breaks into the cells and saves both him and Hannah from the Centrals evil grasp.

Reed is the fourth child in the Jamenson line; he has no purpose in his family lineage. He's an artist, he draws-how can that contribute to his family or his pack? Well Reed finds out just what he can contribute to his family and pack when he forms his Trinity Bond with his two mates—Hannah, a witch…and…Josh, an ex- Navy Seal.

All these characters have issues that they must over come and deal with before they can truly form their Trinity Bond. Are they worthy? Can they be trusted? Are they dangerous? Can they really live as a Triad? All their struggles and insecurities make this all the better. You will be flipping pages fast during their adventures and battles and slowing down to make sure you don't miss any of the loving (SUPER HOT).

The three of them are fabulous together. Carrie Ann Ryan has a way about her writing that always makes me laugh. She creates easy following dialog with humor that everyone will get and laugh at.

I can't wait for the fourth book—Enforcer's Redemption—Adam’s story. I can tell you already just from what little we have been shown about Adam that this book will be a tear-jerker. So get caught up now…this is not a series you want to miss.

Guess what today is? 

It's Release Day for Carrie Ann Ryan's newest book.

WOO HOO!

 

A Taste for a Mate - Redwood Pack Book 2 

Jasper Jamenson’s only responsibility to being the Beta of the Redwood Pack, second son of the Alpha, is to protect the Pack from themselves and the human world. After a century of selfless service, his brother’s new found mating forced him into taking a good look into his life. He isn’t sure he wants a mate, but fate may have other ideas.

Willow Delton is a skinny, bakery owner – the type most woman love to hate. Being without family, she finds herself alone to the Greek god with green eyes who saunters into her bakery every morning. Her desire to follow him, to be with him, overrides every rational sense she possesses.

Jasper and Willow are drawn together, despite every nuisance that works against them. But evil beyond even Jasper’s supernatural compensation will make war against him, by going after the only thing in his eternal life he desires – Willow. Is Willow’s heart enough to overcome Jasper’s soul to save her life? A fight he cannot win, but to save her life – he must.

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Review~

I was lucky to get an ARC copy of A Taste for a Mate (book #2 in the Redwood Pack series) and let me tell you...it's one tasty morsel.  In this book we get to meet the whole Jamenson family and find out a bit more about the Redwood Pack. Jasper Jamenson is the Beta of the pack and is in charge of protecting it so he has no time for anything else until he comes across the yummiest scent "cinnamon/Mate,"  he goes in search of it and finds Willow Denton, a bakery shop owner and human.

Jasper realizes that since she is human he needs to take things slow, so after weeks of stopping by the shop he finally asks her out. Little did Jasper or Willow know that there were others at work - evil at work against them. Willow is forcefully thrown into a paranormal world of her nightmares - werewolves, demons, and witches.

Carrie Ann Ryan has done it again for me with the wonderful world she has created. I adore her characters and have become very fond of two in particular (Adam & Maddox).  I can't wait for April when Trinity Bound comes out so I can see what happens next. Once again she has made me cry, but also made made me laugh through the whole book! Great job and I highly recommend this book and author.

 

 Coming April 2012

Trinity Bound – Book 3 in the Redwood Pack Series

Hannah Lewis, a rare earth witch, is taken from the only life she’s ever known. Held at her will by a sadistic wolf, she almost gives up hope that she’d ever see her real life again. But as her fellow captive, a werewolf named Reed, tries to calm her fears, she begins to feel a spark of something she never thought she’d feel – love. But is Reed, alone, enough to get her out of this dark basement so she can move on with her life?
Reed Jamenson, the artist of a werewolf Pack of Alpha males, knows instinctually that Hannah is his mate. Thus, despite their imprisonment, he will do all to protect her and then worry about their hearts. But is he strong enough to find a way for both of them to escape? And why does he feel as though something else is missing?
Josh Kolb, an ex-military human, stumbles upon Reed and Hannah and finds he must trust this new world of supernatural beings to survive. But that desire will lead the three to a triangle of attraction that will test the boundaries they all possess and its consequences in defeating the enemy. Can they all trust one another to save themselves and life as they know it? Even at the cost of their own hearts?

 There are 7 books total for the Redwood Pack Series so keep your eyes open 

Carrie Ann Ryan is not making us wait long between books.

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Carrie Ann Ryan's winner announced...

 Congratulations to K.E. Saxton for winning Carrie Ann Ryan's giveaway of a $5 Amazon gift card.

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I just wanted to say thank you to Carrie Ann Ryan for the giveaway and congratulations on your release. I hope you all enjoy the book as much as I did - xoxo

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Carrie Ann Ryan ~ ARC Review ~ An Alpha's Path + Giveaway

I was so excited when my twitter friend Carrie Ann Ryan told me that she had finished her debut book - An Alpha's Path and that she was ready  for me to read it :D 

As with any book I get from someone I have become friends with I was a bit nervous BUT let me tell you I was so pleasantly surprised. I was quickly sucked into this short story and didn't come up for air until I was done and breathing heavy.

 

An Alpha's Path - Redwood Pack Book 1   

Coming Dec 5th, 2011

Blurb ~

Melanie is a twenty-five year old chemist who has spent all of her adult life slaving at school. With her PhD in hand, she's to start her dream job, but before she does, her friend persuades her to relax and try to live again. A blind date set up through her friends seems like the perfect   solution. Melanie can take one night away from the lab and let her inner vixen out on a fixed blind date - a chance to get crazy with a perfect stranger. The gorgeous hunk she's to meet exceeds her wildest dreams – be he is more than what he appears and Melanie's analytical mind goes into overdrive.

Kade, a slightly older werewolf (at over one hundred years), needs a night way from the Pack. Too many responsibilities and one near miss with a potential mate made Kade hide in his work, the only peace he can find. His brother convinces him to meet the sexy woman for a one night of fun. What could it hurt? But when he finds this woman could be his mate, can he convince her to leave her orderly, sane world and be with him and his wolf-half, for life?

Review ~


Kade Jamieson is fresh off a break up and heir to the Redwood Pack which doesn't leave much time for socializing or dating. When his brother Jasper tells him he has set him up on a blind date Kade figures what the hell.

Melaine Cross has recently achieved her PhD in Nuclear Chemistry and has also had no time or made any effort to date. So when her friend Larissa sets her up on a blind date with a construction worker, Kade, she decides why not . At worst she has dinner, at best she gets a night to do a little misbehaving. 


Both Kade and Melanie are trying douting the blind date until they set eyes on eachother. Kade instantly knows he wants Mel and Mel is thanking her friend for pressuring her into the date because Kade is one of the yummiest things she has ever seen. But just as all first dates go, especially blind dates - things are with held - sometimes VERY important things like... being a WEREWOLF!


Things escalate very quickly when a mate's scent is detected - sweaty bodies, strong emotions, secrets revealed, and decisions must be made. This 59 page short story had me panting for more. Carrie Ann Ryan has definitely created a fan outta me with her fast pace, humor, and scorching hot scenes. 


I laughed so hard at this quote  I nearly spit my soda out- HUGE Grease fan
QUOTE-


Jasper clasped his hands together and spoke in a high pitched voice, “Oh but Kade, you must tell me more, tell me more. Like did he have a car?”

Despite his ill mood, Kade burst out laughing. “Dude, you are so not Sandy or a Pink Lady. And you need to watch more TV so you can get more recent pop culture references. Grease? Really?”


Here's a little more information on the pack:

Redwood Pack

The Redwood Pack is a centuries old Pack of werewolves led by the Jamenson family. Throughout the ages the strongest of them - the eldest son - has led with power and dignity. They immerse themselves in their land yet integrate within society. Their secrets are held true through strength and trust.

Edward and Patrica Jamenson have six sons and one daughter. Each must find their mates and succumb to their fate. An evil shadow is coming and the Jamenson's are on the front line. Will you be there to follow their journey?

Check out the website for extra information and perks about their world is coming soon!

A Taste for a Mate - Redwood Pack Book 2 

 Drafting

Blurb ~

Jasper Jamenson’s only responsibility to being the Beta of the Red Wood Pack, second son of the Alpha, is to protect the Pack from themselves and the human world. After a century of selfless service, his brother’s new found mating forced him into taking a good look into his life. He isn’t sure he wants a mate, but fate may have other ideas.

Willow Delton is a skinny, bakery owner – the type most woman love to hate. Being without family, she finds herself alone to the Greek God with green eyes who saunters into her bakery every morning. Her desire to follow him, to be with him, overrides every rational sense she possessed.

Jasper and Willow are drawn together, despite every nuisance that works against them. But evil beyond even Jasper’s supernatural compensation will make war against him by going after the only thing in his eternal life he desires – Willow. Is Willow’s heart enough to override Jasper’s soul to save her life? A fight he cannot win, but to save her life – he must. 

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