**Portrait of A Lone Wolf by Katalina Leon**
Good morning everyone!
I thought it was time to weave a new post into the several make up posts I have
been completing lately. I am super excited to have Ms. Leon on the blog yet
again. She has been here several times and I always have a blast getting to know
about her latest release. I hope that you all enjoy getting to know a little
about Portrait of a Lone Wolf – the 7th book in the Black Hills Wolves series. It is a
pretty interesting series because it is multi-author, meaning that several
authors add contributions to the series. This is Ms. Leon’s first contribution.
Please allow me to introduce to the blog, once again:
**KATALINA LEON**
**BIO**
Katalina Leon is an artist and author who can’t commit to a
single genre. Her favorite playgrounds are historical, Sci-fi, contemporary,
and most of all paranormal realms. Katalina brings a sense of adventure and a
touch of the mystical to erotic romance. She believes there's a daring heroine
inside every woman who wants to take a wild ride with a strong worthy hero.
To find out more about Ms. Leon, please visit:
**PORTRAIT OF A LONE
WOLF**
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**BLURB**
A mixed-blood Native American wolf-shifter, abandoned by a
teenage mother and ignored by an absentee father, Rio Waya has never fit in or
felt worthy of love. But when he comes home to the Black Hills, he realizes he
wants a mate of his own.
Recovering from a cheating ex who started a new family behind her back, Sela López seeks escape to pull her life back together. As a documentary filmmaker and wildlife photographer, she rents a cabin in the Black Hills with plans to film the beleaguered wolf population. But she’s so busy looking through a camera lens she doesn’t see trouble coming.
Sparks fly as mutual fears and vulnerabilities surface when Sela and Rio meet. She can’t figure out why the mysterious Mr. Waya is so anxious about having a documentary made of the Black Hills Wolves. But when his secret is exposed, all hell breaks loose. Can Rio win Sela’s trust and soothe her fears about allowing a hunky wolf-shifter into her heart?
Recovering from a cheating ex who started a new family behind her back, Sela López seeks escape to pull her life back together. As a documentary filmmaker and wildlife photographer, she rents a cabin in the Black Hills with plans to film the beleaguered wolf population. But she’s so busy looking through a camera lens she doesn’t see trouble coming.
Sparks fly as mutual fears and vulnerabilities surface when Sela and Rio meet. She can’t figure out why the mysterious Mr. Waya is so anxious about having a documentary made of the Black Hills Wolves. But when his secret is exposed, all hell breaks loose. Can Rio win Sela’s trust and soothe her fears about allowing a hunky wolf-shifter into her heart?
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**EXCERPT**
Outside, the crunch of tires on dirt drew
closer. She glanced up in time to see the Los Lobos Park Ranger truck roll
around a bend in the road.
Rio was behind the wheel. Just as she was
ready to dart inside the cabin and pretend she’d not seen him, he honked.
The truck pulled beside the cabin to park. He
got out with a plastic box and steel thermos in his hands. His damp black hair
reflected sunbeams, giving him a fresh-from-the-shower vibe. “Good morning! I’m
surprised to see you awake.”
She nodded, at a complete loss of anything to
say.
He walked toward the porch with an easy gait.
Goddamn the man, he looked even better in daylight. His eyes sparkled, root
beer brown. “I don’t mean to bother you, but I have to drive past anyway.” He
handed her the box and thermos. “I was going to set these on the porch and call
later.”
The containers were warm in her hands. “What
is this?”
“Coffee and fry bread. I made it this
morning. There’s some honey in the kitchen cabinet that will make it taste even
better.”
It sounded heavenly. “Thank you.”
“Enjoy your day.” Rio returned to the truck,
providing a prime view of his muscular ass flexing in tight jeans. The sight
was starting to sink in when he made an abrupt turn to face her. “I almost
forgot. Are you planning to film wolves today?”
She shrugged. “I don’t expect to do any
filming. I’ll have to find the wolves first. Set up a blind. I was going to take
a hike this morning to get acquainted with the area.”
“You won’t have to go far.”
“What
do you mean?”
He pointed toward a trail that ran along a dense thicket
and disappeared into a
ravine. “Follow the path about a half mile to
the river. The grade is steep. You’ll have to do a little rock hopping. Find a
comfortable place to set up a blind, wait, and he’s sure to come by.”
“Who?”
“A lone male wolf with black fur. This part
of Gray Paw Mountain is his territory. Bring your camera because, at this time
of year, a sighting is almost a sure thing.”
“A black coat? That’s interesting. This lone
wolf that shows up on schedule like a city bus wouldn’t be someone’s pet by any
chance?”
Rio laughed, exposing a breathtaking flash of
white teeth. “It’s a wild wolf. I swear.”
“Does this wolf have a name? What do you call
him?”
The smile lingered softening his gaze. “Feel
free to give him a name.” He opened the truck door. “I have to go.”
“Wait!” She stepped off the porch. “Why are
you helping me? Last night you made your disapproval of my filming the wolves
perfectly clear. Now, you’re pointing me straight toward them. What changed?”
He stared at his boots. “I thought about what
you said, and the realization hit.” He spoke with deliberation. “Someone is
going to come here someday to film the wolves. Exposure is inevitable. Might as
well be you. You seem to care. I hope you’ll treat the situation with
sensitivity.”
“Mr. Waya—”
“Rio,” he was quick to correct
with a gentle tone.
“This means a lot. I appreciate your help.”
Beaming,
he raised a palm in salute. Without a word, he got into his truck. In a dusty
rumble of diesel, he drove away.
Love it! So what do you think? It was enough to spark my
interest! Of course, I have read Ms. Leon’s work before, so I do know how much
I enjoy her worlds and style. This book is definitely stimulating and is for
sure something I would read. But I really want to know what you guys thought.
Is this story something you would read? What did you like best about the
featured book? Have you read Ms. Leon’s books before? I welcome all comments.
Your feedback is always wanted. I hope
you all enjoyed your time here today and thank you for choosing to spend part
of your day with us.
As always, buy links are included in the post. If you are
so inclined, purchase the book for yourself. There is no better way to support
an author. I would like to thank each and every one of you for joining us
today. I would also like to thank Ms. Leon for being here with us today. I hope you all had a blast getting to know a
bit about Ms. Leon and her book, Portrait of a Lone Wolf. Wishing you all a
fabulous day. Until next time …
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