“Are you going to get in?” His voice, low and growling, drew a wet heat from her core.
“I don’t know,” she whispered. “I’ve never done this before.” Nor, as a half-breed, had she ever been given the opportunity to have sex with a full-blood. Shoot, her unusual family unit guaranteed that she’d never be welcomed into a pride. Now, here she was soon to engage in illicit acts with one of the finest specimens of shifter she’d ever seen.
Things were looking up.
Bastian stepped closer, and her back warmed from the heat pulsing off him. Long fingers brushed the sides of her breasts, drawing the nipples to rigid points. “There’s a first time for everything.”
Oh yes, there was. Tonight she would climb into her car and willingly go wherever he wanted to take her. She’d allow herself to revel in the pure passion of sex with a full blooded shifter, setting aside what would come next. Tomorrow was soon enough to find a nice, boring human and live a nice, boring life.
This was her chance to find out if there was more to sex than the lackluster orgasms found with human partners. For years she’d wondered if there more to it than the grunts and groans, the ooh babies and the repetitive pounding which never seemed to get her close to the elusive orgasm.
Fine hair at the back of her neck stood on end as he moved closer. Shivers raced to her toes as he nuzzled the side of her neck and breathed deeply. His rumble tingled at the base of her neck and vibrated along her spine until it reached the already aching flesh between her thighs. From the erotically charged sound, she knew the growl was no mere request—it was a summons.
Showing posts with label The Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Challenge. Show all posts
Saturday, June 1, 2013
My Sexy Saturday - The Challenge
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday Muse...
She dreamed of him again, scales luminescent in the morning sun. He hid behind a wide Cypress tree where only the tip of his tail and the bend of his wing showed. They played as children might, taking turns hiding and seeking, well knowing that one of them could not possibly exist beyond the safe places in her mind. He was her friend and she longed to be his love. Such yearnings brought with it panic, a fear that she was as crazy as her mother had always claimed...
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Morning all! Wow, I didn't realize how long it'd been since I last posted a blog. That's what happens when you climb into the editing cave I guess. It's dark in there and time stops having a meaning, but if you're lucky you can kick ass on the mistakes!
So did I get some 'good' editing done? Heck yeah, I kicked that wip good! The Submission, the second story in my Jaguar series that started with The Challenge, is almost ready to be submitted. What a freaking relief ! :D
Wish me luck that I can keep up with the editing and hey, may you all dream of dragons of your own!
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serena shay,
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Friday, July 23, 2010
A Friday Treat For This Author...
And what a treat it is! A fellow author pal, (Thank you, Gem Sivad!) let me know that The Challenge has topped the best selling paranormals list at My BookStore and More.
Wow! What a nice treat for this fine Friday morning. :)
Thank you to all my readers. I hope you've enjoyed Bastian and Marina's story.
Have a fabulous Friday!
Wow! What a nice treat for this fine Friday morning. :)
Thank you to all my readers. I hope you've enjoyed Bastian and Marina's story.
Have a fabulous Friday!
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The Challenge
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wheee, I'm giddy!

Check out the awesome gift I got this morning from the incredible Savanna Kougar!
What a way to start the day! Bast, Mari and I thank you, my dear!
Author Discovery ~ THE CHALLENGE by Serena Shay
Blurb: Marina Jamison is a mystery. As a half-breed shapeshifter, she lives on the fringe of were-jaguar society. Though her love for pride leader Bastian LaRue is forbidden, she finds herself tied to him by a bond stronger than their individual wills, a psychic link born from their one-night stand. When her secret is revealed, she is scorned and excluded. Neither Bastian nor the pride can accept a half-breed queen.
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Okay, admittedly I have a hankerin’ swoonin’ thing for Ms. Shay’s hero. When it comes to his tenderer feelings and his most ferocious erotic desires, I adore an alpha who stands his ground, and Bastion did not disappoint.
This were-jaguar leader obviously needs a good woman and he doesn’t bother going into macho denial when he finds his mate. No, he owns up to it—definitely my kind of hero and always such sexy-goodness when reading an erotic romance.
Yes, Bastion has a little dysfunction problem when Marina abandons him for a very good reason, a secret she has to keep. Still, it’s his heart that is truly craving his beautiful were-mate, not just his admirable ability to satisfy her over and over.
I could vividly see Bastion in my imagination, both in his human form and his were-jaguar form, given Ms. Shay’s lovely and powerful descriptive voice. And, I could feel him, his need for Marina and his devastation when he loses her.
In fact, one of the most enjoyable elements of this story, is the author’s imaginative use of description and how she seamlessly wove her were-world into the contemporary world.
While Bastion did make a male-silly mistake in winning back his Marina, in the end he was there for her. Absolutely, it did my heart good when Ms. Shay’s heroine found the ‘fight’ inside herself, and the two destined mates finally walked the right path back to each other.
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Savanna Kougar
Author of ~
All Shades of Blue Paradise ~ available Siren-BookStrand Publishing
Red Lioness Tamed ~ available Liquid Silver Books
When a Good Angel Falls ~ In Print ~ available Siren-BookStrand Publishing
Tangerine Carnal Dreams ~ available Aspen Mountain Press
Murder by Hair Spray in Gardenia, New Atlantis ~ In Print ~ available Siren-BookStrand Publishing
Black Cat Beauty ~ available Liquid Silver Books
Her Insatiable Dark Heroes ~ In Print ~ available Siren-BookStrand Publishing
Stallion of Ash and Flame ~ available Siren-BookStrand Publishing
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Savanna Kougar,
The Challenge
Monday, January 11, 2010
Another Review for The Challenge

"This is a perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter night. Its steamy eroticism will warm you right up... Shay's writing is polished. Her characters are three-dimensional and vivid; their dialogue is natural and colorful. She makes you care about Bastian and Marina and pits them against a villain who deserves a fall. Rich physical descriptions of the characters, the Minnesota countryside, and the shapeshifting process fully immerse you in the story. Her climatic fight sequence is excellent. Best of all, her sex scenes are scorching and full of emotion.
After reading this little gem, I'm looking forward to Shay's next book."
Woot!! Another awesome review for The Challenge! This one on Amazon. Thank you, L.M. Verna for everything, I'm so glad you liked it!
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book review,
The Challenge
Thursday, December 17, 2009
I've Been Kindle-ized!
Or rather, my story The Challenge can now be found on Amazon.com and purchased for reading on a Kindle. How cool is that!
What a treat for my Thurs night. :)
What a treat for my Thurs night. :)
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kindle,
The Challenge
Monday, December 7, 2009
The Challenge gets another 5 star review!!

I was delighted to find another 5 star review for my baby, THE CHALLENGE, this weekend in the Just Erotic Romance Reviews newsletter! Check out some of the wonderful things Reviewer L.T. Blue had to say about the story!
The Challenge is filled with lots of action, suspense, sex, and shifters making this a great short read. The sex between Bastian and Marina was very hot and raunchy... Bastian made sure he kept Marina (and me) satisfied. Ms. Shay did a great job with The Challenge and I would love to read more stories about this were-jaguar society.
A hardy Thank You from this tickled pink author!! Now I'm back to work on LeAnn's story. ;)
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JERR review,
The Challenge
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
I'm being interviewed today...
Yep, I've been interviewed by the awesome Rebecca Royce over at Paranormal Romantics. She's asked some wonderful questions and I've answered them with the best of my over active imagination. ;)
Come on over and say hi if you have the time.
Come on over and say hi if you have the time.
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interview,
Paranormal Romantics,
The Challenge
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
I'm Hanging Out Over At Ann Lory's Blog Bites This Week...

Yep, I'm over at Ann Lory's blogspot this week, kicking off my dominatrix boots, telling some secrets and giving away a copy of THE CHALLENGE to one lucky winner. Stop by and say hi or to check out what my muse is up to! Yes, that is him up there on top (where he sooooo likes to be ;) Isn't he dishy!!
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Monday, September 21, 2009
A Whole Lot Of Goodness, All In One Blog!

Thanks to my wonderful friend Savanna for informing me that The Challenge is up for book of the week over at The Romance Studio! Color me beyond thrilled! If you've read the story and enjoyed it, I would love for you to stop by and vote for me. :)
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Now, a shout out to Savanna Kougar who has a new story coming out on Sept 24th. STALLION OF ASH AND FLAME! Check out her blog for a looksie at the awesome cover and more about the story! It's gonna be HOT! ;)
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Finally, Another artist friend, just celebrated her 200th blog and is giving away some of her work. Swing by her blog to see the beautiful piece and perhaps enter the drawing. Make sure to check out the many other sculptures she is working on as well...they are amazing!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Can you see this smile!
Well I should probably play it cool, but cool is not at all how I feel. I'm more walking on air, dancing on flower petals, singing (badly) happy tunes....
The Romance Studio reviewed The Challenge and gave it five wonderful hearts! :) They liked it, they got it and I am one happy author!
http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/challengeshay.htm
I just have to leave you with my favorite line from the review...
This is a great story with a mixture of hot kinky sex, unlimited drama, and a hero and heroine who kick butt.
It made my day!!!!
The Romance Studio reviewed The Challenge and gave it five wonderful hearts! :) They liked it, they got it and I am one happy author!
http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/challengeshay.htm
I just have to leave you with my favorite line from the review...
This is a great story with a mixture of hot kinky sex, unlimited drama, and a hero and heroine who kick butt.
It made my day!!!!
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book review,
The Challenge,
The Romance Studio
Monday, August 10, 2009
Today's the day!!!

The Challenge releases from Liquid Silver Books today! I'm over the moon here today. I can't wait to see my beautiful lady, ready to go tonight.
As an added treat for me, the lovely ladies over at the Happily Ever After blog have asked me to guest blog today! Come on over and see What Almost Killed My Happy Ever After.
I also added a fun little snippet from The Challenge.... Enjoy!
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guest blogging,
Release Day,
The Challenge
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
I have a release date!!!

Woo Hoo! I am walking on air today...
On Aug 10th, the first book in my Jaguar series, The Challenge, goes on sale at Liquid Silver Books. I am thrilled. So thrilled in fact, that I decided to give you a snippet of my heroine...Marina.
Enjoy!
Bastian stepped closer, and her back warmed from the heat pulsing off him. Long fingers brushed the sides of her breasts, drawing the nipples to rigid points. “There’s a first time for everything.”
Oh yes, there was. Tonight she would climb into her car and willingly go wherever he wanted to take her. She’d allow herself to revel in the pure passion of sex with a full-blooded shifter, setting aside what would come next. Tomorrow was soon enough to find a nice, boring human and live a nice, boring life.
This was her chance to find out if there was more to sex than the lackluster orgasms found with human partners. For years she’d wondered if there more to it than the grunts and groans, the ooh babies and the repetitive pounding which never seemed to get her close to the elusive orgasm.
Oh yes, there was. Tonight she would climb into her car and willingly go wherever he wanted to take her. She’d allow herself to revel in the pure passion of sex with a full-blooded shifter, setting aside what would come next. Tomorrow was soon enough to find a nice, boring human and live a nice, boring life.
This was her chance to find out if there was more to sex than the lackluster orgasms found with human partners. For years she’d wondered if there more to it than the grunts and groans, the ooh babies and the repetitive pounding which never seemed to get her close to the elusive orgasm.
Labels:
Release date,
The Challenge
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