Blurb:
Caden Wolfe lives his life hiding from the world. As an Omega with a brute of an Alpha looking for him, he can’t afford to take any chances. He is happy enough with his art, his one good friend Felix and his agent who adores his paintings. It’s a far cry from life on the streets and Caden is determined to keep working hard, and stay out of the spotlight. Staying away from all things wolf is easy enough in the city, until he meets the one man with the potential to blow his cover and his way of life, out of the water. Sean Black has it all – a brother for pack, a home pack that is still supportive but far enough away not to interfere with his daily life, a good business, and men who clamor for his attention every night of the week. The last thing he wants or needs is a mate, but after a brief meeting with a gorgeous artist, he realizes his life will change, and not necessarily in a good way. A misunderstanding leads to danger for Caden and Sean has to make a choice. Can he give his Omega what he needs, or should he make sure he’s protected and then walk away? A rogue Alpha with an agenda of his own, a trap, and trouble from the council are just a few of the things this couple will have to contend with if they are ever to have their HEA. Pages or Words: 65,900 words Categories: Erotica, Fiction, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Paranormal, Romance, Wolf shifters, True Mates, Alpha and Omega
Excerpt:
“Holy shit, he has a gun. Caden, for fuck’s sake don’t shoot!” Sean heard Felix yell and he damn near pushed Liam off the fire escape, leaping up the last of the stairs. He could understand how Felix would want to talk quickly, especially if a gun was involved, but he had to see Caden for himself. As he stood on a rickety ledge he was momentarily stunned by the vision in front of him. A huge lit space littered with canvases spoke of hard work, dedication, passion for art and an apparent disregard for mess. And in front of it all stood Caden – locked, loaded and ready for bear. The young man looked even better than Sean remembered. His slim, pale torso gleamed under the light, his unruly mop of straight blond hair falling just over the top of one eye. All Caden appeared to be wearing was a pair of jeans that hung low on his hips – a truly sexy picture. But it was the confident way Caden held the gun in his hands, and the unflinching glare in his eyes, that touched Sean’s heart. Felix had been right about one thing. Caden was determined to defend his home, and he looked more than capable of doing it. Damn, if that idea didn’t slam Sean in the groin and hang on. “What are you doing here, Felix?” Caden’s voice held traces of nervousness that wouldn’t be noticed by human ears, but Sean noticed that the hands holding the gun didn’t waver. “I was worried about you,” Felix called out, stepping closer to the glass, his hands spread to show he was unarmed. “We all were. You wouldn’t answer your door; you weren’t taking my calls. I had to know you were all right. We’re friends, Caden, I thought you trusted me. Now please, let us in. This damn ledge is fucking unsafe and you know I’m scared of heights.” Caden held his glare for a long minute, and Sean wasn’t sure the young man would ever move. But then he carefully raised his weapon, removed the magazine, which he tucked in his back pocket, and then walked over to rest the gun against the wall. Only then did he come towards the large panes of glass, releasing a latch, which Sean realized was actually a door latch. What he had mistaken for windows doubled as large sliding doors. Once all three men were inside of what was a huge space, Caden seemed unsure of himself. “I know we’re friends,” he said to Felix hesitantly – scared, but apparently determined to defend his actions. “I’m not doing anything wrong.” His eyes seemed to catch Sean’s automatically and Sean was shocked to see they were full of fear again. “I’m an adult. This is my place, my territory. I’m not intruding on anyone’s space. I have a right to be here.” Sean realized in that instant that Caden’s immediate fear had a name – the Black Brothers - and damn, if that didn’t make him feel sick. He and Liam were full-blown Alpha wolves, and his little Omega must have thought that they had a pack, or at least a right to the territory he lived in. No wonder the poor guy had locked himself in and refused to talk to anyone. He was terrified of losing his home and possibly his life. Felix looked confused. “No one said you didn’t have any right to be here. This is your home, bought and paid for. No one can take it away from you so long as you pay your taxes, and your trust does that for you.” “Then why did you bring them?” Caden hadn’t stopped looking at Sean, but clearly Liam was included in the ‘them’ comment as well. “They know what I’m talking about. Why are they here, if not to beat me, torture me, rape me and then kick me out of my home? That’s what men like them do. What are they doing here?”
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Hi Lisa, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little about yourself, your background, and your current book.
Hi there, lovely to be here today. My entire life revolves around the characters in my head, and in this book my readers get to meet Caden, a wonderfully shy, hermit-like artist who has good reason for hiding from the world; and Sean, a self-obsessed Alpha who needs a good mate to kick his behind occasionally. The two men meet, they have issues, and both of them have to go through a lot of personal growth before they get their HEA. I was really pleased with the way these two finally got their heads straightened.
What is the nicest thing anyone has ever said about your writing?
I had one woman tell me on Facebook that she had told her husband to get take out for the kids, for dinner, because she was reading one of my books and she couldn’t be bothered doing anything else until she finished it. I thought that was lovely.
Are you a full-time or part-time writer? How does that impact your writing?
I write full time, and can go sometimes twenty days or more before I take a day off. I really love what I do. I think that helps with the flow of my stories, because I don’t do an outline or anything else like that – I just sit and write. I am lucky that I don’t have to worry about an outside job that could interrupt my thought processes.
What interested you about the theme of this book?
Strangely enough, Caden’s being hidden away from the world came from my own children claiming I am a bit of a hermit. He has issues meeting new people and lives with a lot of fear, and I think that is more common in our busy society than people realize. I liked exploring that idea, and the most effective ways of combatting it.
What is the most difficult part of writing for you?
Finishing a book. Honestly, I have tried so many times to write 100 page stories, and it doesn’t happen. My characters beg me for one more scene, then just one more and before you know it, my book is over 200 pages long.
Name your four most important food groups.
There are four of them? Chocolate…chocolate…chocolate and then chocolate.
Lisa Oliver had been writing non-fiction books for years when visions of half dressed, buff men started invading her dreams. Unable to resist the lure of her stories, Lisa decided to switch to fiction books, and now stories about her men clamor to get out from under her fingertips. When Lisa is not writing, she is usually reading with a cup of tea always at hand. Her grown children and grandchildren sometimes try and pry her away from the computer and have found that the best way to do it, is to promise her chocolate. Lisa will do anything for chocolate. Lisa loves to hear from her readers and other writers. You can friend her on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/lisaoliverauthor), catch up on what’s happening at her blog (http://www.supernaturalsmut.com) or email her directly at [email protected]. Where to find the author:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lisaoliverauthor Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/wisecrone333 Other: Blog – http://www.supernaturalsmut.com Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28807988-the-artist-and-his-alpha Publisher: Oliver Group Publications Cover Artist: Lisa Oliver
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