CHOSEN BY SIN Virtual Book Tour: Virna DePaul

 

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Welcome to stop #6 in my blog tour For Chosen By Sin (Para-Ops #3).

Thank you to Under The Covers Book Blog for having me here today!  This tour focuses on my writing and my paranormal series, but also my Twelve Resolutions for 2012, as well as the resolutions of my hero in Chosen By Sin, werebeast Dex Hunt. Those of you who know Dex know he's a bit...difficult, so I'm curious to see what he comes up with. (Psst: Dex doesn't actually know it, but his “resolutions” are more like a Twelve-Step Program designed by me to get him to his HEA).

I'll be giving away a prize to one commenter from this blog stop, but I'm also giving away one grand prize to one blog tour follower.  See the giveaway details below! :)

The Para-Ops Series: Five years after the Second Civil War ends, humans and Otherborn—humanlike creatures with superhuman DNA—still struggle for peace. To ensure the continued rights of both, the FBI forms a Para-Ops team with a unique set of skills.  (Chosen By Blood (Book 1), Chosen By Fate (Book 2))

So what's Resolution #6 for me? 
Look Presentable In The Morning

Seriously.  First thing in the morning, I get my kids ready for school.  After (maybe) showering and brushing my teeth and throwing on something comfortable (i.e., sweats are usually involved), I drive them to school then head back home.  Usually, I'll start writing or catching up with other business.  Next thing I know, it's time to pick up the kids or someone comes to the door and I still look like I rolled out of bed, and not in a good way!  I've pretty much mastered stealth maneuvering so I won't run into anyone I know at these times.    

And what's Resolution #6 for Dex Hunt?

Here's a hint from Chosen By Sin. 

Until recently, the term f*** buddy had never meant anything to Dex. He’d always f***** for sheer pleasure—to receive it and to give it—but lately other needs drove him. With Lucy, his drive was friendship disguised with practicality. With Jes, his desire was driven by something alarmingly primal. Not just seeking pleasure for pleasure’s sake, but more like seeking to appease an intense, gnawing need.

With each hour that passed, he had to fight the urge to go to her. To take what he’d actually been prepared to take when he’d pushed her into that damn elevator. To give part of himself he’d never been tempted to give anyone else.

Physically and emotionally.

Hell, he hadn’t known what he wanted to do most—mark Jes with his scent and his seed, or beg her to hold him while telling him everything about her.

How was that for bat-s*** crazy?

Since he couldn’t afford even a temporary case of insanity, he’d managed to refrain from doing any of that.

Which meant for now, a f*** buddy was all he was going to be.

No one can accuse Dex of disloyalty, but the dude needs to get a clue.  Other relationships change once love enters the picture.  And I'd say this type of friendship is certainly a great example.  Sorry, Lucy, but Dex's 6^th resolution is to commit himself, including sexually, to the woman he loves.

Want to see a trailer I made depicting the Para-Ops characters as I see them?  Dex is particularly yummy!  Here's the link: http://on.fb.me/z6Z8nI

Bio: Virna DePaul is a former prosecutor and now national bestselling author of the Para-Ops Novels. She also writes contemporary romantic suspense for Harlequin Romantic Suspense (It Started That Night, May 2012) and HQN (Shades Of Desire, June 2012).

Blurb for Chosen By Sin:

The longest life isn’t always the happiest one…

For now, werebeast Dex Hunt serves on the Para-Ops team, but his true purpose is to kill the werewolf leader he blames for his mother’s death. Biding his time, Dex keeps his emotional distance from his team members and anyone else he might care for, including a mysterious vampire he met in L.A.

As a doctor, vampire Jesmina Martin has dedicated her immortal life to healing others. As a scientific researcher, she’s trying to prolong life spans, in particular those of her adoptive dragon-shifter family and the werewolf who saved her as a child. Her greatest hope lies with Dex, a werebeast she believes can gift immortality to others.

Only Dex knows nothing about his gift or the fact Jesmina wants to harness it. After a passionate night together neither expects to see the other again. Weeks later, they are reunited in France and forced to acknowledge a fragile miracle—a new life struggling to survive. At the same time, they must stop a group of rebel shape-shifters hoping to unleash every demon in hell. But before Dex and Jesmina can save their child or the world, they must relinquish their secrets, face their fears, and open themselves to love.

OUR REVIEW

Purchase:

E-version ($4.99)

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Paperback ($7.99)

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Daily Blog Tour Giveaway: Today, Virna is gifting one book from her backlist (prize winner's choice, see backlist here) to one randomly selected commenter who either leaves a comment on the blog, or a question for Virna to answer. Please also include your email addy.

GRAND PRIZE TOUR GIVEAWAY: What was Dex's "resolution" that Virna talked about today? Do you know the answer? Fantastic!!  Because...

Virna is also gifting a $100 Amazon gift card to one randomly selected reader who leaves the answer to this question during the blog tour.  Go to: http://chosenbysin.com/virtual-tour-grand-prize  You can be entered to win the grand prize once each day by simply following the tour from January 9 - 20, and leaving your answer with each day's different resolution!!

Virna is also offering autographed copies of CHOSEN BY SIN for purchase during this blog tour.  To purchase an autographed copy, please visit http://chosenbysin.com.

Follow The Tour:


1/09/12 - The Qwillery
1/10/12 - Paranormal Haven
1/11/12 - The Book Reading Gals
1/12/12 - The Jeep Diva
1/13/12 - Book Lovers Inc.
1/14/12 - Under The Covers Book Blog
1/15/12 - Books and Kisses
1/16/12 - Nocturne Reads
1/17/12 - Happily Ever After Reads 
1/18/12 - Lush Book Reviews
1/19/12 - Hanging with Bells
1/20/12 - Ramblings From This Chick