Hello and welcome to another Weekend Writing Warriors post!
Thank you to all those who visited last weekend! I've been sharing snippets from the fourth book in my Shifter Towers series, HIS OMEGA ON STAGE, which will release through Decadent Publishing. Like all the other books in this series, it is an MM paranormal romance. I'll keep you posted when I know anything about a release date.
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Set-up: In last weekend's snippet, Jun found out that he would be Ash's personal guard. He also noticed that his leopard cat was actual active around Ash, when it usually wasn't.
In this weekend's snippet, I'm switching back to Ash's point of view, and giving you an idea of how the signing is going for him.
Why did I think that having Jun so close to me during the event would be a good idea? I had far more confidence when I’d first suggested the idea to the Event Coordinator, Tony, until I came face-to-face with Jun again. Last night I’d been too shocked by the sight of him that I hadn’t really noticed how he’d changed over the years. His jaw had widened. Actually, his whole body was wider, more muscular. My brother used to call him a beanpole, saying he’d never be a good alpha, but Nex couldn’t say that now. And then there were Jun’s tattoos. Guitars, music notes, and various song lyrics—some familiar, and others not—down his arms, and the tips of what might be flames, appearing just above his shirt collar. While I’d always found him attractive, these changes made my heart race. I’d recovered my composure when I left to have my makeup and hair done for the signing, but that was short-lived.
**That's ten, but I've included a little more for your reading pleasure.**
The screening of the music video followed by the Q and A had gone well. All my fans, who had voted on the fandom name bots, respectfully sat in their seats and mostly asked about the music video, the album, and my inspiration for each song rather than more personal questions. Though someone did ask if I was seeing anyone. I’m sure they all knew by the lack of a mark and mixed scent that I hadn’t been claimed yet. Something I was nowhere near ready for. Yet, that’s the point at which I smelled him, a heady combination of pine and allspice. A scent that appealed to me even back in high school when I didn’t have the courage to do anything more than stare at Jun as he passed by me in the hall. Why had his scent suddenly become stronger at the question? Did he know it made me uncomfortable?
HIS OMEGA ON STAGE
Shifter Towers book four
Jun
For leopard cat shifter, Jun, being the rogue alpha in high school hadn’t helped him as an adult. Though he sometimes believed he was ready to find a mate, past experiences taught him that those he loves eventually leave him. So, he protects his heart by seeing omegas looking for nothing more than a one-night stand. Until he runs into someone from his past.
Ash
As the first omega signed to Adan Records, AI is anxious for the release of his debut album. Being a leopard cat shifter instead of an actual leopard like the rest of his family has always made him feel small and insignificant. But now he’s about to shine bright in front of the world, all on his own, without an alpha by his side. He doesn’t need one, and definitely doesn’t have time for one. Though when he runs into someone from his past who knows him as Ash, he wants to give this alpha all of his attention.
On Stage
But with all the problems that fame brings, will Ash be able to make a relationship work? Will Jun fight for the omega he’s sure is his fated mate? Or will they just let each other slip away, believing what they have just isn’t enough?.COMING SOON!
The first book in the series,
BUNNY OMEGA ON THE RUN
is available in digital and print:
The second book in the series,
MINK OMEGA IN HIDING
is available in digital and print:
The third book in the series,
PIKA OMEGA PLUS ONE
is available in digital and print:
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His tattoos sound interesting and very artistic.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are. Thank you, Ed!
DeleteA nice slice of Omega to establish his emotions and hopes. And that tease of scent . . . yummy!
ReplyDeleteHe's definitely having a hard time focusing right now.
DeleteI think we all know why that scent suddenly became overpowering to Ash. It actually sounds like an interesting smell, pine and allspice. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteYes, Ash forgot how intoxicating it was. He'd never spent so much time around Jun before. Allspice is a favorite scent of mine, and I thought it would mix well with pine. Thank you, Jenna!
DeleteThat would be hard to concentrate with the possible love of your life lurking around in the background. The sexual tension in this scene is intense!
ReplyDeleteVery true! Thank you, Alexis!
DeleteEnjoyed the excerpt and taking a deep dive into the character's thoughts. Really great!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Veronica!
DeleteDescribing that scent made this snippet come alive. Great use of the senses! I might like a candle scented with pine and allspice. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Teresa! It would smell wonderful! Almost like Christmas.
DeleteNice excerpt. I liked the part about the allspice and pine.
ReplyDeleteJun’s tattoos sound cool.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get Jun's POV about that relationship question and why he reacted how he did.
ReplyDeleteAn intense scene with a lot of suggestion for what may be waiting. Nice!
ReplyDelete~Cie from Naughty Netherworld Press~