#TBT Kelly & Kimberly review Against The Wall by Rebecca Zanetti – Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Against the Wall
SERIES: Mavrick Montana #1
CHARACTERS: Jake Lodge & Sophie Smith
AUTHOR: Rebecca Zanetti
PUBLICATION DATE: March 25, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Never challenge a cowboy in the courtroom…

Surveying the proposed site for a high-end golf course should have been a breeze for spunky Landscape Architect Sophie Smith. But when this born-and-bred city girl is suddenly—and quite literally—swept off her feet by a sexy cowboy on horseback, she realizes that the country life has some serious (and seriously steamy!) possibilities. That is, until she finds out exactly who her smokin’-hot wrangler really is.

Cowboy and Tribal lawyer Jake Lodge is desperately trying to block the development. And if that means playing hardball—and being every inch the shark lawyer—so be it. But Sophie is a distraction he didn’t expect. A distraction that makes his blood burn.

Two different worlds. Two opposing sides. And when they finally give into the exquisite temptation, the consequences will shake the foundations of both of their lives

KELLY’S REVIEW:
Sophie Smith is a on a mission. She has to convince the local tribe and county that her company should put in a golf course. If she can do this she can save her Uncle’s company. The last thing Sophie ever expected was to be swept off her feet. And boy does Jake sweep Sophie off her feet. Even when she tries to fight him on this growing attraction Jake never gives up on her or what he wants.

I could go into so much more about this book. But I really try to keep my review spoiler free and I fear if I say much more I will tell you the whole book. You just really need to buy this book!!!

I think the Rebecca knocked out of the park with this first book in her new Contemporary romance series. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. Heck I can’t wait for the next three. Each of the Lodge kids are spunky, loyal, total smart asses, and never give up when they set their sights on a goal.

If you are looking for a new love. You need to take a trip to Maverick Montana.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:

I had to force myself to finish this book… why? Because I knew if I finished this book it would be over and I never wanted this book to end. I have a brand new fictional love in Jake.

I don’t want to tell much of the plotline because honestly I loved the surprise of it all. This is a different type of writing for Zanetti and I have to say that as much as I loved her paranormal books I just could not get enough of this book and its characters.

Sophie is an adorable character. She is the type of woman that you just know would be a great friend. She is comfortable with everyone and has a passion that she so desperately wants to follow. Jake is just.. wow. There is something about this man that every woman would find irresistible.

I can not wait until the next book (Under The Covers) comes out. I wonder who is will be about… Quinn? Oh yeah… Wait… Colton? That works… Dawn? Yeah I want her story too… No matter who it is about I will be picking it up as soon as I can!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

Spotlight Feature of Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti

AGAINST THE WALL

Book 1–Maverick Montana Series   

    March 25, 2013  

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Never Challenage a Cowboy in the Courtroom!

Surveying the proposed site for a high-end golf course should have been a breeze for spunky Landscape Architect Sophie Smith. But when this born-and-bred city girl is suddenly—and quite literally—swept off her feet by a sexy cowboy on horseback, she realizes that the country life has some serious (and seriously steamy!) possibilities. That is, until she finds out exactly who her smokin’-hot wrangler really is.

Cowboy and Tribal lawyer Jake Lodge is desperately trying to block the development. And if that means playing hardball—and being every inch the shark lawyer—so be it. But Sophie is a distraction he didn’t expect. A distraction that makes his blood burn.

Two different worlds. Two opposing sides. And when they finally give into the exquisite temptation, the consequences will shake the foundations of both of their lives…

Excerpt:  (this was one of my many favorites in this book 😀 )

The image of thick black hair, hard-cut jaw, and Stetson hat burst through her shocked mind as muscled thighs gripped both the back of a massive stallion and her hips. The beast ran full bore over rough ground.

Only the sinewed forearm around her waist kept her from flying through the air.

This wasn’t happening. Sophie shut her mouth on a scream as the powerful animal gracefully leaped over a fallen log and her captor pulled her into his solid body. He moved as one with the animal. Her hands fisted the silky mane like it was a lifeline to reality.

Maybe it was.

Screw this. She threw back an elbow and twisted to the side, fear and anger finally galvanizing her into action.

“Stop.” A deep voice issued the command as warm breath brushed her cheekbone.

With a mere tightening of his thighs on the great animal, they skidded to a stop. The arm trapping her shifted so she slid easily to the ground and stayed around her waist until she regained her footing. With a sound that was more growl than gasp, she backed away from man and mount until she collapsed against the bark of a towering tree. The horse tossed his head and snorted at her retreat.

The man sat straight and tall on the animal, dark and curious eyes considering her.

The smell of wet moss surrounded her. She gulped in air and studied him. He was huge—and packed hard. Scuffed cowboy boots pressed down on the stirrups while a dark T-shirt outlined impressive muscles. Long lashes framed incredible eyes, and she could swear a dark eyebrow lifted in amusement.

Two more horses charged suddenly through the meadow, sliding to a swift stop behind her captor. One animal was a pretty white, the other a spotted paint, and both held powerful cowboys complete with boots, jeans, and Stetsons. All wore black hats—like the villains in every Western movie ever filmed.

“Unbelievable,” she muttered under her breath.

At her voice, her captor jumped gracefully off his mount and stepped toward her.

“What should we do with her?” the man on the white horse asked. His gravelly voice contrasted oddly with the glint of humor in his tawny eyes. Filtered sunlight illuminated the gold, brown, and even black hair flowing unchecked around his shoulders. He was a symphony of twilight, where the other men wore the ominous tone of midnight.

“I caught her. I get to keep her,” her captor said, his eyes intent as he took another step toward her, firm muscles bunching in his upper arms.

A little about Rebecca:

Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor and a hearing examiner – only to culminate it all in stories about vampires and science. She is a member of RWA and several of its chapters and has won awards for her works throughout the industry.
Her favorite movie is “Life with Father” and her favorite book is “Raise High the Roofbeams, Carpenters.” She has a journalism degree with a poly sci emphasis from Pepperdine and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho.
Please visit Rebecca at: http://www.rebeccazanetti.com/
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Kelly’s review of Provoked by Rebecca Zanetti

TITLE: Provoked – Dark Protectors #5
AUTHOR: Rebecca Zanetti
PUBLICATION DATE: 11/01/12
ORDER LINKS: Amazon  | B&N
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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A TIME FOR WAR…
A casualty of the war between the demons and the vampires, Jase Kayrs has been missing for six long years. His older brothers want answers—but they’re going to have to get them from an unlikely source. For when Kane Kayrs tracks down Amber Freebird, what he finds is a blonde, vegan pacifist who has no intention of using her skills in his war…

A TIME FOR LOVE…

Amber enjoys her life of chaotic freedom and has no intention of falling in line just because a sexy-as-sin vampire insists on order. Unfortunately, he discovers she may be the only hope they have of finding his brother, and there’s no way he’s going to let her go—even if it means mating her to gain her cooperation. The two are as different as can be, yet when the dominant Kane and the untamed Amber finally unite to rescue Jase, they just may find that opposites really do attract…

“Hot and fast from beginning to end.”

REVIEW:
AAAhhhhh Kane Kayrs.  The smart brother, the brother with all the answers.  The know it all brother.   Well Kane just met his match in the form of a very feisty female.   Amber knows nothing of the world that Kane lives in.  And when she does find out all she wants to do is get away from this crazy, uber hot man who has a few screws loose.  But Kane is not going to let Amber escape that easily.  He needs her.  She is the key to saving his brother and Kane will do anything to save Jase.

But with Amber, Kane is finally going to realize that he doesn’t know everything.  Not everything can be learned in a book or in a manual or on the internet.  Sometimes your heart knows more then your heart ever will.

I really enjoyed Kane & Amber’s story.  There is so much going on. Not only do we see Kane & Amber’s story. But we learn a little about what has happened to Jase, and I am not sure if or how he will ever get better.   We also get a glimpse into some kind of love triangle between Janie, Zane and Kalin.  And we can only guess as to what Janie is cooking up.  I am very much looking forward to what Rebecca has in store for us next in the Dark Protector’s series

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. The following review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

4 Hearts

Kelly’s review of Consumed by Rebecca Zanetti

Consumed
Dark Protectors #4
AUTHOR: Rebecca Zanetti
PUBLICATION DATE:   07/05/12
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Sometimes You Mate For Life

Katie Smith is the best of her class, part of an elite hunting force trained to eliminate werewolves from the hills of Western Virginia. She’s good at it because she has the kind of focus and drive that won’t back down no matter how steep the odds. Call it southern sass. Whatever it is, there’s no denying her willingness to risk everything for the only man she’s ever cared about–a man on the verge of losing his very humanity. . .

Sometimes You Mate To Stay Alive

For the past ten years Jordan Pride has dedicated his life to protecting his people from a deadly shifter virus. But in a rare moment of distraction, Jordan’s guard drops just long enough for his fate to take an irreversible twist. Unless the woman he loves surrenders everything to him, again and again, under a full moon rising.

REVIEW:
As we begin Consumed we jump 10 years into the future after Hunted.  Katie is stilling dealing with the effects of the virus, but she has learned that she is good at hunting the werewolves that are created by the virus.  Katie has finally settled into her life, but the one thing she is missing is Jordan.  She has no illusions that Jordan will never be hers, he still sees her as a little kid.  But all of that is about to change.

Jordan has been fighting his feeling for Katie for years and years.  But now at the end of his time he realizes he needs to protect her from the monsters that she hunts, which means she needs protection from him too.

Really enjoyed Jordan & Katie’s story.  So much going on in this book.  So many twists and turns happening that will alter the future the characters.  I will say that I was just a little confused when I started to read until I realized that we jumped 10 years into the future.  Overall this was another great book by Rebecca.  I would suggest reading the books in order so that you have a better understanding of the world and the characters.

4 Hearts

Day 6 of Rebecca Zanetti Hunted Tour: Interview with Conn & Moira

Welcome to Day 6 of Rebecca Zanetti’s Hunted Tour.  We are super excited to have Connlan & Moira on the blog today. They agreed to sit down and chat with me about their upcoming story.  I hope you enjoy Conn & Moira.



BnK:  Hi Conn, Hi Moira. 
Conn: Hi
Moira: Hello


Bnk: Are you ready to get started? 
Conn: Sure
Moira:  Yep

Q1) Conn, I have to ask about the pink apron?  Do you lose at checkers on purpose or does Janie win fair and square?
Conn: What pink apron?  If you don’t have a picture, there’s no pink apron.  Period.  Well, of course I don’t lose on purpose.  I mean, I’m a soldier.  Janie is just that good at checkers.  Though, you probably don’t know this, but she makes up her own rules as she goes.  For example, if I have the opportunity to get crowned, I have to name every single Pony from her favorite movie before I can move…and there’s a time limit.  So, see?  She wins fair and square.

Q2) Can you tell us how you two met?
Conn: Well, about a hundred years ago, I was training some soldiers in a field and took my shirt off, and Moira was sneaking and watching along with her older sister.  She made some comment about hoping I shucked my pants, not knowing how good a vampire’s hearing is.  Well, then the little witch tripped and fell in the stream.  I, of course, hurried over and helped her out of it.  I may have mentioned that I wasn’t taking my pants off for her…or maybe not.  J

Q3) Moira, Conn gave you 100 years.  Looking back on it are you glad he did or do you wish he came for you earlier?
Moira:  What a fun question!  For quite some time I was a bit miffed that he didn’t head on over and take me out on a date or two, but considering we all went to war, I’m glad I had that time to train.  When you read Hunted, you’ll see why we both needed the century to learn each other’s skills and prepare for war.

Q4) Conn, what was the hardest part about staying away from Moira for those 100 years?
Conn: That’s a good question, too.  Once a vampire mates, it’s forever, and that person is in our blood.  I knew she was in danger even while training, and I had to fight my own instincts in going over and yanking her to safety.  I was extremely happy when the 100 years was up, though I knew I’d have a fight on my hands.  Mainly from Moira.

Q5) Plane sex… Any other exciting place you two have had sex?
Conn:  No.
Moira:  Oh, knock it off.  That’s a fun question, too.  Well, let’s see.
Conn:  Stop talking.
Moira:  No. There’s the beach, the king’s desk, the Council of the Coven Nine headquarters on the bench, that restroom as the Four Seasons, the movie theatre, the training room…

Q6) Conn, do you think you and Moira will make a good fighting team?
Conn:  Yes, I think we make a good team, so long as Moira remembers to stay safe.  I mean, there’s no reason to tempt fate, now is there?  The woman truly has a penchant for finding danger—and danger is my job.
Moira:  Whatever.

Q7)  How do you feel about Rebecca telling your story?
Conn:  I’m pretty sure the story won’t be told.  We need to remain secret.
Moira:  I think the book is called Hunted, which will be released on April 24th.  The story is sweet and sexy, so I figured, why not?  The world can read it.
Conn:  You what?

Q8) Do you think that she kept it true to the real story or did she fluff it or exaggerate it at all?
Moira:  Oh, it’s true to life.  If anything, I asked her to tone it down a little considering my mother (and hers) might read it.  But, she shook her head, so maybe she included everything.  Oh My.

Q9) Did Rebecca leave out any parts you really, really, really wanted in?  
Moira:  It’s funny you ask that.  In Rebecca’s original draft, she included a prologue detailing when, ah, we mated and how the brand appeared on Conn’s hand and my, er, body.  But she took it out because it overshadowed the first few chapters of the book.  I hope she puts it up on her website sometime in the future as a free read because it’s…HOT.

Q10) So, what do you two see in your future?  Babies?
Conn:  Yes.  Probably not until we win the war and life is safe, but I’d love a couple of talented little vampires running around.
Moira:  Talented vampires who can practice witchcraft, of course.
Conn:  Of course.


Bnk:  Conn, Moira, Thank you so much for taking the time to sit down and talk with me.  I loved your story. And don’t worry your secret is safe with me.. I won’t tell the world about you…. Oops… *grinning*  Anything else you would like to add before you take off? 

Moria: So, Rebecca would like to thank Books N Kisses for having this fun interview today.  She’s also like to thank Kelly Mueller for organizing the blog tour for Hunted!  As a thank you, she’d like to give away copies of either Fated or Claimed to five commenter’s here on the blog.  Yes, five!  Winners can choose either Fated or Claimed

So…why do you think people like vampires?

Hunted 
By Rebecca Zanetti
Release date 4/24/2011
Ready or Not
Moira Dunne is a witch–the quantum physics kind.  Time and space are her playthings.  Which might explain why her one-night stand from a hundred years ago has turned up to “claim” her–and request her family’s assistance with the war he’s brewing.  But the more she learns about Connlan Kayrs, the more she comes to think this is normal behavior for him…
There’s Nowhere to Hide
When Conn and Moira tumbled on the moonlit grass, Conn hadn’t meant to mark her for his mate for all time.  She was only twenty!  But it wasn’t easy to wait for her.  It was even harder to forget her.  So when he finally returns for his wicked-hot witch, he’s ready to let the sparks fly.  Even if he burns up in flames…
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My review of Hunted by Rebecca Zanetti

Hunted 
By Rebecca Zanetti
Release date 4/24/2011
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Excerpt of Hunted

Ready or Not

Moira Dunne is a witch–the quantum physics kind.  Time and space are her playthings.  Which might explain why her one-night stand from a hundred years ago has turned up to “claim” her–and request her family’s assistance with the war he’s brewing.  But the more she learns about Connlan Kayrs, the more she comes to think this is normal behavior for him…

There’s Nowhere to Hide

When Conn and Moira tumbled on the moonlit grass, Conn hadn’t meant to mark her for his mate for all time.  She was only twenty!  But it wasn’t easy to wait for her.  It was even harder to forget her.  So when he finally returns for his wicked-hot witch, he’s ready to let the sparks fly.  Even if he burns up in flames…


My Thoughts: 
Patience.  That is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Connlan Kayrs.    But of course he is fierce, strong, loyal and willing to do anything for his family.  But Patience is what sticks out to me the most.  Why do you ask… Conn give his mate 100 years, YES 100 years to grow, not only in age, but in maturity and power.  But Conn is tired of waiting for her and now has come to claim his mate.   Nothing and no one will stand in his way, not even his mate. 
Moria’s time has just run out.  Conn is coming for her, but she still thinks she needs more time.  She is not ready to be someone’s mate, especially someone who she thinks doesn’t really want her.  Someone who so easily turned his back on her, someone who can possibly hurt her more than anyone other.  But Moria’s time has run out and Conn is here for her.  
I so loved this story.  I love the world that Rebecca has created in this series.  I love all the different types of characters, the complexity of it all.  I am so in love with Conn & Moria.   
Conn and Moria is a force to be wrecken’ with.  Both are fiercely strong loyal warriors, stubborn to a fault, but above all else are willing to sacrifice themselves to save others.  But their greatest battle my just be each other. 
If you have read Fate & Claimed.  Hunted will not disappoint.  There is a lots of action, lots of emotion and even some mile high sex *wiggles eyebrows* 
If you have not started Rebecca’s Dark Protector’s series.  I would HIGHLY recommend you get started.  Want to see the whole series?  Click HERE… 


Final day of Winter’s Favorites

Today is the final day of Winter’s Favorites Monthly Giveaway.


I want to thank each and every one of my followers and authors for all your love and support this year.  I would be nowhere without you.    So since I have asked everyone to share their favorites here are mine
Snowboarding




Hot chocolate


Fireplaces


Holiday lights


Sweatshirts



Warm socks


And of course any excuses I can have to sit down 
with a good book and read.
Again thank you so very much for everything, 
so to sweeten the pot:

I have 2 prize packages that I am going to be giving to of my followers filled with a bunch of stuff (open to everyone).  
No I am not going to tell you what is all in them.  
But I can say there will be a book or two or three..

And to make it even sweeter!!!!! I had a few authors that donated books who were not able be part of the Winter’s Favorites due to writing deadlines.

Lila Di Pasqua has donated a signed set of her Feiry Tales series (books 1-3)

Adrian Phoenix has donated one signed book from her back list

Emma Holly has donated two signed books 
(Angel at Dawn & Devil at Midnight)

Rebecca Zanetti has donated two signed books (Fated & Claimed)
To enter for a chance to win one of my two Thank you Packages. And the 4 extra author prize packs, please leave me a comment, tell me if you enjoyed this monthly giveaway, then head over to the MAIN Winter’s Favorite page (<< — Click link) to enter the giveaway.

Interview & Giveaway with Rebecca Zanetti

Books-n-Kisses is so excited to have the 
wonderful Rebecca Zanetti on the blog today.

BIO:  Rebecca Zanetti is a college professor by day and romance author by night.  Currently she’s busy writing the sexy Dark Protector Series from Kensington Brava, which has received excellent reviews.  Publisher’s Weekly declared FATED a ‘recommended spring read,’ and CLAIMED to be a thriller with “true strengths: sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast.”   To find Rebecca on the web, drop by her website: http://rebeccazanetti.com/

Books-N-Kisses:  HI Rebecca, How are you today?  Can I get you anything before we get started?  Coffee, Tea, Soda, food?  

Rebecca: Well, it’s morning here, so how about coffee?  I try to limit myself to one coffee and one soda (diet coke) a day and drink plenty of water.  One day my New Year’s resolution will be to give up diet coke…but not today!

Books-N-Kisses:  I have to say it was so great to meet you up at the Emerald City Writers Conference in October.  I am so excited to share you with my followers.  Shall we get started?
Rebecca: It was so wonderful to meet you, too.  That was my first Emerald City Writers Conference, and I loved it.  Hope to see you there next year!  So, yeah, let’s get started.

Q1) Let’s start by learning a little more about you.  Please tell my followers who is the famous person you interned for in college!!  I think this is pretty awesome!!
Rebecca: I interned with President Reagan in California.  It was after he was President, but he still gave 3-5 speeches a week.  Our offices were in the penthouse of the Fox Plaza Building (the building that pretty much gets blown up in Die Hard.)  I saw him every day, and he was hilarious.  Told great jokes.  Nancy Regan’s offices were just down the hall, so we saw her a lot, too.  They really seemed happy together.

Q2) Have you always wanted to be an author? 
Rebecca:  Sure.  I’ve always wanted to tell stories.  But there have been many things I wanted to do, like practice law, study art, travel a bit.  So far…so good.  Now that the writing bug has caught me, I plan to keep at it. 

Q3) Who do you feel has influenced your writing style?
Rebecca:  Well, the first romance I ever read was a MacGregor story by Nora Roberts, and I was hooked on romance forever.  So, as cliché as it sounds, Nora Roberts.  But, I also think that practicing law as a trial attorney has really influenced my style.  A good book is like a good trial – fast paced, full of interesting characters, and the goal is a good result.  (A happy ending, if you will).  J

Q4) Are you a plotter or panster?
Rebecca:  Panster.  I discover as I go, just like a reader does.  I’ve tried to plot, usually get to the second paragraph, and then have to go write just to see what happens. 

Q5) Tell us what a typical writing day for you is like.  
Rebecca: I don’t think I have a typical writing day, though I do write every day.  Sometimes it’s at night, after work, basketball practice for the kids, homework, dinner, etc.   On Fridays I try to write all day because I don’t teach at the college on Fridays.  I’ve been known to sketch out a scene during half-time of my son’s football game.

Let’s talk about your Dark Protector Series

Q6) Fated is book one in your Dark Protector Series. Tell us a little more about this book.
Rebecca:  Fated features Talen Kayrs, the strategic leader of the vampire people, and his mate, Cara Paulsen, a single mother and plant physiologist.  The bad vampires (Kurjans) want Cara’s daughter, Janie, who’s the key to the entire series.  Talen is an Alpha, without question, and Cara’s scientific mind isn’t quite sure what to do with him.  Especially after he marks her for all time.

Q7) How did you come up with the idea for this series?
Rebecca:  When I start something new, I write a scene for a story and then everything unfolds from there.  So for Fated, I wrote a scene just after Talen had kidnapped Cara and they were looking at each other in a private jet.  He turned out to be a vampire, and the entire series unfolded from there.  Plus, I wrote the vampires the way I’d want them to be.  Hot blooded, dangerous, and not afraid of the sun.  The bad guys are afraid of the sun.  So, in order to do this, I had to delve into science and make vampires just another different species on earth – genetically.

Q8) Claimed is book two, please tell us more. And I just have to I love the covers of your books.
Rebecca:   Thanks!  I love the covers, too.  The graphic arts department at Kensington has very talented people.  It’s always a huge, pleasant surprise when I get a new cover.  Claimed is about Dage Kayrs, who’s the king of the vampires, and his mate, Emma Paulsen, a brilliant geneticist who has NO time to deal with an Alpha-male of a vampire.

Q9) Up next I see you have a Novella coming out April 1, 2012 called Tempted (book 2.5).  Can you share a little about Max & Sarah?
Rebecca:  I had a lot of fun writing about Max and Sarah.  Max is a huge, quiet, dangerous type of a guy—a great bodyguard for little Janie.  Sarah was a teacher who ended up in an insane asylum after seeing a Kurjan kill somebody.  There’s a fun courtroom scene to prove her sanity toward the end…with a lot of romance, sensuality, and action as well.

Q10) Hunted (book 3) is scheduled for release on April 24, 2012. What can expect from Connlan & Moira’s book?
Rebecca:  Moira is the first heroine in the series who isn’t human.  Not only is she a witch, she’s THE witch.  The seventh sister of a seventh sister—they use quantum physics for witchcraft.  Connlan Kayrs is the ultimate soldier for the Realm.  There’s a lot of action, some wild sex, and some surprisingly tender moments.   The two accidentally mated a century ago, and Conn gave Moira time and space to grow as a witch.  Time is up.

Q11) I am super excited to see on your blog that you have book 4 & 5 listed as coming soon. Do you see the series going beyond book 6?
Rebecca: Yep.  There will be between 7 and 9 books.  Two of those may be novellas, so there would be 7 books and 2 novellas – or just 9 complete novels, depending on what Kensington wants.  The last book is Janie and Zane’s book—and it wraps up the entire series, also answering why Janie is so darn important to everyone.  I won’t go past that for this series – at some point, it has to wrap up.  Of course…there are several spinoffs possible…

Q12) Do you ever see yourself writing in a different genre?
Rebecca: Sure.  I have a romantic suspense series my agent will be sending out early next year.  I also have an upbeat women’s fiction series (formerly called ‘chick lit’), but I haven’t had time to work on it.  Maybe toward the end of next year? 

Q13) Who are some of your favorite authors?
Rebecca: Ohhhh.  This is such a tough question!  I love so many authors.  Nora Roberts, Stephen King, Dean Kootnz, Cynthia Eden, J.R. Ward, Janet Evonovich, Sayde Grace, Erin Kellison…and I could just keep going!

Q14) I love to know what is in your to read pile that you are dying to get to?
Rebecca: Well, I have a book due at Kensington February 1st, and then the next book due May 1st, so I’m struggling to find time to read.  (I do love to read, though.)  There’s actually a pile on the table behind me:  Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evonovich, Angel of Darkness by Cynthia Eden, New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb and Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.  There are more around here somewhere.  J

Q15) Is there anything else you would like to add?
Rebecca:  You know, as my first year as a published author comes to an end, I’d like to thank everyone for their support.  From the readers to other authors to wonderful people like you who take time to learn about our worlds, I really appreciate it.  This is the frosting.  J

Books-n-Kisses:  Rebecca, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you so very very much for taking time out of your very busy schedule to sit down with me and chat.  I am looking forward to the next time we meet up.  Also so looking forward to Hunted.
Rebecca:  You bet!  Let’s plan to meet up for coffee in Seattle next year.  Or diet coke, because there’s no way I will have given it up yet.  Thanks again and everyone have a truly awesome 2012!

Want to learn more about Rebecca? Check her out here:

Rebecca Zanetti’s Series

Fated
Dark Protectors–Book One
Marry Me
Cara Paulson does not give up easily.  A scientist and a single mother, she’s used to fighting for whatever she wants, keeping a cool head, and doing whatever it takes to protect her daughter Janie.  But “whatever it takes” has never before included a shotgun wedding to a dangerous looking stranger with an attitude problem…
Or Else
Sure, the mysterious Talen says he’s there to protect Cara and Janie.  He also says that he’s a three-hundred-year-old vampire.  Of course, the way he touches her, Cara might actually believe he’s had that long to practice…
ISBN-10:0758259239
ISBN-13: 978-0758259233
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CLAIMED
Dark Protectors–Book 2
A DARING RESCUE
Emma Paulsen is a geneticist driven by science.  But she’s also a psychic, so when a dark, good-hearted vampire frees her from the clutches of the evil Kurjans, she realizes he must be the man who’s been haunting her dreams.  But with a virus threatening vampire mates, Emma may discover a whole new meaning of “lovesick”…
A DEADLY DECISION
As King of the Realm, Dage Kayrs has learned to practice diplomacy.  Still, it’s taken three hundred years to find his mate, so he’ll stop at nothing to protect her–even if it means turning his back on his own kind…
ISBN-10:0758259255
ISBN-13: 978-0758259257
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TEMPTED
Dark Protectors– Novella 2.5
TEMPTED is an e-novella–available for download on March 27, 2012.  Available for preorder price of .99 cents now…no guarantee this price will last.  
CONSTANT DANGER
On the run from a mental institution and her vindictive half-brother, it’s safe to say that Sarah Pringle’s happy life as a schoolteacher is on hold. Too bad that as far as self-defense goes, “run and hide” is the best she’s got. And with the monsters that started her escape hot on her heels, that’s not going to cut it for long…
INSTANT LUST
That is, unless Sarah has a bigger, badder, hotter monster on her side. Max Petrovsky is right at the top of the list of alpha male ass-kickers. And he knows exactly what Sarah’s up against. Good thing, because the minute he sees her something primal kicks in, turning everyday attraction into red-hot desire. As long as they’re cooperating, why not mix some pleasure with business? Of course, Max should probably tell Sarah he’s a vampire himself…
HUNTED
Dark Protectors–Book 3
Ready or Not
Moira Dunne is a witch–the quantum physics kind.  Time and space are her playthings.  Which might explain why her one-night stand from a hundred years ago has turned up to “claim” her–and request her family’s assistance with the war he’s brewing.  But the more she learns about Connlan Kayrs, the more she comes to think this is normal behavior for him…
There’s Nowhere to Hide
When Conn and Moira tumbled on the moonlit grass, Conn hadn’t meant to mark her for his mate for all time.  She was only twenty!  But it wasn’t easy to wait for her.  It was even harder to forgether.  So when he finally returns for his wicked-hot witch, he’s ready to let the sparks fly.  Even if he burns up in flames…
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ISBN-10:0758259271 
ISBN-13: 978-0758259271
    Book 4 Untitled
    Book 4 is about Katie and Jordan’s story.  It doesn’t have a title yet, or a release date…but I think I may have good news there soon.  There may not be the long wait between books three and four…  
    Here are the first couple paragraphs of chapter 1:
    Katie Smith smelled him before she saw him.  His natural scent of cinnamon and oak mixed with an edge of anger, choking the oxygen from the room.  She shut the door to her apartment, schooled her face and turned toward the threat.  “Hello, Jordan.  Forget how to knock?”
    His rangy body sprawled in the leather chair she and her roommate, Maggie, had spent three days haggling for.  He raised an eyebrow, arrogant and pissed.  “I sent orders for you to move to Realm Headquarters.” 
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