Author Ambush & Giveaway with Carrie Ann Ryan

Book Monster Reviews is happy to welcome the incredible 

Carrie Ann Ryan back to the site today for an awesome interview with THE REDWOOD PACK!

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 it’s just in her books. Happy endings are always near – even if you have to get over the challenges of falling in love first.

Carrie Ann’s Redwood Pack series is a bestselling series that has made the shifter world even more real to her and has allowed the Dante’s Circle and Holiday, Montana series to be born. 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.

Carrie Ann is the creator of the REDWOOD PACK, DANTE'S CIRCLE and HOLIDAY, MONTANA series  but today I'd like to focus on her REDWOOD PACK series and its TWO new releases, Blurred Expectations and Redwood Pack Volume 3 (which contains the fourth book in the Redwood Pack series, plus a novella in a print copy and digital form) .  BUT, you definitely don't want to miss out on any of Carrie Ann's books so be sure to check out her entire backlist!

THE REDWOOD PACK SERIES!!!

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 Jamensons are on the front line. Will you be there to follow their journey?

There will be seven books total with at least six extra novellas.

Join the Facebook Page called The Redwood Pack were there are trivia goodies, excerpts, missions, and discussions on The Redwood Pack.

For a visual representation of the Redwood Pack World, come on over to the Redwood Pack Pinterest Board

Interested to learn more about the characters? Check out the Redwood Pack Character Profile page. There are character inspirations, special sneak peaks into their lives, and trivia facts!

An Alpha’s Path

Redwood Pack #1

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Print version is found in Redwood Pack Vol 1

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 – but 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?

For a sneak peak of Chapter 1 of An Alpha’s Path go here:  http://www.carrieannryan.com/books/redwood-pack/an-alphas-path/

A Taste for a Mate
Redwood Pack #2

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Print version is found in Redwood Pack Vol 1

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 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 overcome Jasper’s soul to save her life? A fight he cannot win, but to save her life – he must.

For a sneak peak of Chapter 1 of A Taste for a Mate go here:  http://www.carrieannryan.com/books/redwood-pack/a-taste-for-a-mate/

BUY THE BUNDLE

 

An Alpha’s Path (Book 1) and A Taste for a Mate (Book 2) can now be bought together in THE REDWOOD PACK Series - VOLUME 1.  You get 2 great books for a very low price.

Find it in Print on:

eStore | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Powell’s | Book Depository | BAM | Indie Bound

Digital:

Amazon|Barnes & Noble | All Romance eBooks | Kobo | itunes

Trinity Bound

Redwood Pack #3

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Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ARe | Kobo

Print version is found in Redwood Pack Vol 2

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?

For a sneak peak of Chapter 1 of Trinity Bound go here: http://www.carrieannryan.com/books/redwood-pack/trinity-bound/

A Night Away

Redwood Pack # 3.5

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Print version is found in Redwood Pack Vol 2

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.

BUY THE BUNDLE

Trinity Bound (Book 3) and A Night Away (Book 3.5) can now be bought together in THE REDWOOD PACK Series - VOLUME 2.  You get 2 great books for a very low price.

Find it in Print on:

eStore | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Powell’s | Book Depository | BAM | Indie Bound

Digital:

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | All Romance eBooks | Kobo | iTunes

Enforcer’s Redemption
Redwood Pack #4

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Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ARe | Kobo | itunes

Print version is found in Redwood Pack Vol 3

Adam Jamenson has suffered through the worst loss known to man. The only reason he lives day-to-day is to ensure the safety of his Pack. As the Enforcer of the Redwood Pack, it is his job to protect all in his path, though he was unable to protect the ones he held dear. The war with the Centrals is heating up and Adam must try and grit through it in order to survive. Though the broken man inside of him may not want to…

Bay Milton is a werewolf with a past. And a secret. She’s met the Redwood’s Enforcer only once, but it left a lasting effect. Now she needs to find him or everything he had thought he lost, may be lost again.

Together, they must struggle and find a way to fight their pasts and present in order to protect their future. But the Centrals have a plan that might make their path one of loss and destruction.

For a sneak peak of Chapter 1 of Enforcer’s Redemption go here:  http://www.carrieannryan.com/books/redwood-pack/enforcers-redemption/

Blurred Expectations

Redwood Pack #4.5

JUST RELEASED 12/27/12!

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Print version is found in Redwood Pack Vol 3

Hannah Jamenson has babies on the brain. It seems that her sisters-in-law are expanding their family in the blink of an eye, but Hannah feels left behind. Every time that little test reads negative a little part of her dies and she feels like her Healing powers are failing her. Her mates, Josh and Reed, are doing everything they can to help her deal with their trials and losses, but they too feel like there is nothing they can do.

Just when the lines of what they mean to each other go out of focus, an enemy from Josh’s past is back to prove the things that go bump in the night are real and everything they had held dear is now in jeopardy. In order to fight back and find their way, they’ll need to put everything on the line before they lose it all.

Author’s Note: This is a novella set between books 4 and 5 to give you a taste of Reed, Josh, and Hannah. It is best that you have already immersed yourselves in the Redwood Pack world, however even new readers will enjoy a glimpse of the Redwood’s favorite triad.

BUY THE BUNDLE - JUST RELEASED on 01/10/13 

Enforcer’s Redemption (Book 4) and Blurred Expectations  (Book 4.5) can now be bought together in THE REDWOOD PACK Series - VOLUME 3.  You get 2 great books for a very low price.

Find it in Print on:

estore | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Find a Special Digital Copy Here:

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ARe | Kobo

They all sound incredible huh?!  Before you rush off to start downloading Carrie Ann's books, check out her interview with THE REDWOOD PACK and then be sure to enter the giveaway after the interview.

Carrie Ann took a deep breath as she made her way through the wards of the Redwood Pack, her body still shaking over the magic that had poured through her.

It hadn’t always been like that, no, before she’d been able to go through the wards with relative ease. But now with the addition of Bay’s blood within the Pack, the wards were stronger.

The Redwoods needed that.

Carrie Ann suppressed a shudder as to the exact reason why. Her wolves  had been through so much, and she knew there was much more for them to come.

She only hoped everyone made it through.

No, she couldn’t think about that either, not when she had to go interview three of her most favorite people.

“Carrie Ann!” Hannah called from the porch, the smile on her face bright enough to block the sun.

Damn, it felt good to see that. Hannah needed all the happiness she could get.

She held Hannah tight in a hug and closed her eyes. Yes, she missed Hannah and her men, hence why she’d written a whole new story on them.

“It’s good to see you hon,” she said as Hannah led her in to the living room where Reed and Josh were hanging a new painting of Reed’s on the wall.

They were both shirtless, their muscles straining as the lifted the thing.

“I still can’t believe their mine sometimes,” Hannah whispered and Carrie Ann could only nod.

It was hard not to love Hannah, but jealousy could easily climb into Carrie Ann’s mind at the view of two half-naked, sweaty, very, very sexy men that called 

Hannah their own.

Lucky bitch.

Reed looked over his shoulder and smiled. “Hey, Carrie Ann, good to see you. We’re almost done.”

“Oh no, please continue,” Carrie Ann teased as she watched the men stretch and work.

Yes, she could get used to this.

Finally, the men were done and enveloped Carrie Ann in sweaty, very sexy hugs.

*sigh*

Carrie Ann cleared her throat and looking into Hannah’s knowing eyes. “Okay, y’all. Let’s get down to business.”

Josh raised a brow. “Oh really?”

“Ugh, you know that’s not what I meant.” Though the idea had possibilities…NO! “I mean the interview. Readers are dying to hear how y’all are doing.”

“Say y’all one more time, darling,” Reed drawled in a very bad interpretation of a Texan.

“Oh shut it,” Carrie Ann said as she felt the blush rise in her cheeks. “You know I can’t help it. I even type it in emails even though I haven’t lived in the south in ten years. Okay, let’s talk about you because frankly, I’m boring to readers.”

The three didn’t comment and Carrie Ann rolled their eyes. Smooth guys.

“Now, Hannah, how are you feeling?”

Hannah smiled. “I’m dong freaking amazing. It has been such a whirlwind year and I’m so happy that we are taking this new path of ours.”

Carrie Ann laughed. “Hard not to give spoilers, isn’t it?”

Josh nodded. “You have no idea. But before you ask,  the three of us are closer than ever. Everything that’s happened to us—in both books—strengthened our bond and strengthened us.”

She let out a sigh. “Oh thank, God. I’m always so scared when things like that happen, but I knew you guys would make it through.”

Reed shook his head. “I would hope so.”

“Okay, we’ll, I’ll get the other questions about your life in another interview, but let’s get down to the fun things. Like….do you three share a room all the time? Or do you have separate rooms?”

“Actually we have one main bedroom for the three of us. Jasper helped us build it so it’s even bigger than a king,” Josh answered and Hannah blushed. He wrapped his arm around her and nibbled on her ear. “But we also have our guest room that we use for the other person when we need time for just two of us.”

“Though the rarely let me use it,” Hannah said dryly.

“Why would we? We like you pressed up against us,” Reed said.

“Okay, you guys. Keep it nice and not to sexy when I’m in the room, okay? I already know far too much about your sex lives. Now, Josh, do you still do all the cooking?”

Josh laughed. “Yeah, I kind of have to. Reed and Hannah have started fires, burned things, and one time, froze something. I still don’ t know how they did the latter.”

“I’m glad they have you.”

“I’m glad we do too,” Hannah said as she kissed him.

Carrie Ann cleared her throat as the kiss continued and then Reed joined them.

“I’ll…uh…I’ll just let myself out.” They waved at her, their gazes and touches only for each other. She knew the rarely had time just for themselves anymore and she’d let them have it.

Her triad had gone through everything she’d thrown at them stronger and closer than ever. That didn’t seem to bad now.

And who knows, maybe they’ll whisper in her ear again and get another story…

Carrie Ann loves hearing from readers. You can find her at:

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