Book Chick City: Guest Author: Anya Bast

Guest Author: Anya Bast

Thursday, January 14, 2010 | Posted by Book Chick City |

Today I have the pleasure in welcoming Anya Bast, who has written numerous paranormal romance novels, including the Elemental Witches series and the newly released Wicked Enchantment (which I am reading right now and it's fab - review tomorrow!)

So, without further ado, please welcome Anya Bast...

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There are all different kinds of heroes in the romance genre and I've written many of them. No one hero is alike, but no matter their personality, I always fall a little in love with them. I figure that's a good sign. After all, if I fall in love with them, maybe the reader will too.

When I began constructing a new novel, I'm not the one who decides who the hero is going to be, however. It's the heroine. I have to take a hard look at her and figure out who she needs. The hero is always born from that imagining.

Aislinn Finvarra doesn't want any man. Not now. Not after the disastrous relationship she's just endured. But sometimes we don't always know what we want, let alone what we need.

When Gabriel Mac Braire comes to the Rose Tower, he turns every woman's head. He's gorgeous. A sexy half-incubus with the ability to enthrall any woman he meets.

Any woman except Aislinn.

In fact, Aislinn can't believe her bad luck when the Seelie Queen orders her to act as Gabriel's guide while she considers his petition to defect from the Unseelie Black Tower to the Seelie Rose. Gabriel is exactly what she doesn't want right now, though the queen thinks he's just the thing to get her favorite subject back on the dating horse.

But Gabriel isn't quite what he seems and his real reason for being at the Rose Tower is far from an innocent one. His dark intentions have everything to do with Aislinn and the secret she's been keeping from the Seelie Court.

It isn't long before chaos is set loose in Aislinn's safe, predictable life. The truth that she's been hiding rises up to endanger her life and Gabriel is the catalyst. As soon Gabriel realizes the events he's put in motion, it's too late to stop them.

By that time Gabriel is fully invested in Aislinn. Because, you see, she has what he needs too. Jaded and self-serving, he hasn't allowed anyone past his defenses in a very long time—not until Aislinn. She blindsides him and transforms his life, making him value things he thought he'd put aside long ago. By the time Gabriel has done his damage to Aislinn, he's also fallen in love with her.

And nothing in the universe will stop him from protecting her.

Of course, once Aislinn's secret is revealed and her true self is uncovered… it just might be the bad guys that need protecting… from her.

Welcome to Piefferburg, prison to the fae. If you dare, come on in and spend some time with me here. It's a place I hope will intrigue and fascinate you.

If you're interested in knowing more about Wicked Enchantment, check out my website for the first chapter, the book video and an interactive map of Piefferburg.

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Wicked Enchantment

Anya Bast

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When you’re a half incubus, your reputation precedes you… All eyes are on Gabriel Mac Braire the day he makes his first appearance in the Seelie Court, including those of Aislinn Finvarra. Despite deep bitterness over her last failed relationship, Aislinn cannot help but be curious about the half incubus who is known to possess dark magick, both lethal and sexual in nature. Rumors abound of the women who have become enslaved to his irresistible charms.

So when the Summer Queen of the fae orders Aislinn herself to act as his guide in the court, she is understandably on guard. She’s fallen under the spell of far less persuasive men before. In addition, Gabriel might be more than he seems and his true mission is far from innocent. This time, Aislinn must protect not only her heart, but her very life… (Berkley Sensation)

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8 comments:

Leontine said...: Anya loved the post :) Aislinn and Gabriel have thoroughly seduced this reader! I am convinced that in a previous lives I was once a member of the Unseelie and Seelie court, I take every chance i get to go back *grin*; 14 January 2010 07:56
Anya Bast said...: Leotine -- Thank you so much!! :) I find the Unseelie and Seelie courts fascinating too. The myth has so much potential for fiction writing.; 14 January 2010 13:24
Gale Laure said...: Nice post!
GL; 14 January 2010 14:58
RKCharron said...: Hi Anya ;)
Thank you very much for the revealing post on Gabriel. I enjoyed learning how he came to be and more about the dynamic between him & Aislinn.; 14 January 2010 21:44
Tracy Wolff said...: Gabriel might be my favorite hero of yours yet. I loved him-- and you're right. My heroes always come from what the heroine needs (even if she doesn't know it).; 14 January 2010 22:05
misskallie2000 said...: Anya, Enjoyed your revealing of the extra info re: these two stars in your book. This extra info is very interesting and has pulled me into the book. Thanks for the review.; 14 January 2010 22:28
Aths said...: Wow!! That's a great post! I LOVED it! I can't wait to find out Aislinn's secret and why the men need protection, LOL! Good post! Thanks Book Chick City for posting this!; 15 January 2010 00:48
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