Friday, August 2, 2013

Jaguar Fever by Terry Spear, guest post, review and giveaway






I am delighted to have Terry Spear visiting my blog today with a guest post and a giveaway, just in time to celebrate the release of another book in her yummy jaguar shifter series, Jaguar Fever

                                                 

Words from Terry:


Why Twins, Triplets, Quadruplets in My Shifter Series?
 

by Terry Spear

I had a new editor to my series say that she supposed I wrote so much about multiple births because jaguars and wolves have multiple births. 


Yes!!
 

I try to make my stories as real as possible. Many know that I actually have a lot of factual stuff in my stories, true life experiences, or real events that have occurred. I'm often asked to tell about something no one knows. So here goes:
 

In truth, I do have a lot of multiple births in my ancestry.
In the old days, multiple births were considered the devil's work. Not something that was good. Oftentimes, the babies would die. They were preemies and families had no way to take care of babies who were born too early or who were of too small a weight. They had enough of a problem losing even healthy babies early on because of poor conditions, lack of food, or sanitation.
 

Many years ago, one of my ancestors had three sets of twins. She also had two other children, non-multiple births, that survived. But not one of her twins did. They were a Kelly family from Ireland, who had moved to Quebec. That was on my maternal grandfather's side of the family. He also had an ancestor, William Playfair, famous mathematician who invented our bar and other mathematical graphs. In Hero of a Highland Wolf, Colleen Playfair is his descendent, American wolf—taking over her Scottish castle and giving Grant MacQuarrie a hard time.
 

William Playfair was also a twin, but his brother didn't make it. The Playfairs were from Scotland and several were famous for their architectural achievements, geological brilliance, and inventions. William's older brother, John, has a crated named after him on both the moon and mars.

Then my maternal grandmother was a twin. Her ancestors were from Scotland—the MacNeills and Campbells. So you see where I get some of my ideas for stories. Whoever would have thought I might turn them into werewolves??
 

But I digress. Jaguars, such as in Jaguar Fever, have multiple births also. Two cubs, three, four. In Jaguar Fever, you'll get to see Connor and Maya Anderson, twins, and Wade and David Patterson, also twins. But Connor and Maya also have triplet cousins, two males and a female. The female is in Jaguar Hunt, coming next year. And one of her brothers is going to be stuck in the jungle on a mission when he's saddled with two abandoned jaguar shifter cubs. What's a hot shot Special Forces Golden Claws JAG agent to do?

In Jaguar Fever, I had fun showing the siblings in their interaction with each other. The caring, loyal, protectiveness they have for their twins, triplets. I've read so many stories about twins marrying twins, or losing spouses and the twins from birth live together until they die. It's very touching how so many have a connection like that.


In Destiny of the Wolf, I showed where Lelandi had a connection with her triplet brother and sister, just like so many do even though they live far apart. I watched a program where twins separated at birth end up living in the same town, not knowing the other existed, and run into each other. 

                                
 

Can you imagine what that would be like?
Hmmm, sounds like a story coming on.



Thanks so much for Elf having me here today. Always a pleasure.


One lucky US or Canadian commenter will get a copy of SAVAGE HUNGER, just answer this question and leave a valid e-mail address (contest will close August 10, 2013 at midnight PST):
 

If you were a jaguar shifter, how would you react if you learned you had a brother or sister or more that you didn't know about?

Jaguar Fever(Book 2) Sourcebooks
August 7, 2013

She's being pursued by everyone, in more ways than one.

Even in an exotic world of humans, jaguars, and tantalizing creatures who shift between the two, Maya Anderson stands out from the crowd. Interest from human suitors is bad enough, but when male shifters give chase, the real trouble starts.

Who's the hunter and who's the prey?

Investigating the black marketing trade of exotic animals keeps Wade Patterson more than busy. When he and Maya both get entangled in a steamy jungle mission, it becomes impossible to tell who is being hunted or who the hunters are. Wade is desperate to survive this deadly game of cat and mouse. But it's Maya's piercing eyes that keep him awake at night.

Buy links:
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bestselling and award-winning author Terry Spear has written over fifty paranormal romance novels and four medieval Highland historical romances. Her first werewolf romance, Heart of the Wolf, was named a 2008 Publishers Weekly’s Best Book of the Year, and her subsequent titles have garnered high praise and hit the USA Today bestseller list. A retired officer of the U.S. Army Reserves, Terry lives in Crawford, Texas, where she is working on her next werewolf romance and continuing her new series about shapeshifting jaguars. For more information, please visit www.terryspear.com, or follow her on Twitter. She is also on Facebook.


                                           


Terry also recently released an addition to her yummy werewolf series, Highland Werewolf Wedding


   


And don't forget:

                                           


One lucky US or Canadian commenter will get a copy of SAVAGE HUNGER, just answer this question and leave a valid e-mail address (contest will close August 10, 2013 at midnight PST):
 

If you were a jaguar shifter, how would you react if you learned you had a brother or sister or more that you didn't know about?'


Those of you who would like to chat with Terry Spear will be thrilled to discover that she will be at:
Discover a New Love on August 6, 2013 (check this link for more details)

and

Writerspace.com for the new releases chat on Aug. 6, 2013 (6:00 p.m. PST) at this link  (if you're coming to this one, let me know ahead of time, I usually hang out here and I can help you if you are a newbie to the chat room)

(P.S.  I am told that Sara Humphreys who wrote the Amoveo series should also be present at these chats!)
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Review:


“Jaguar Fever” by Terry Spear is the entertaining sequel to “Savage Hunger” and is another delicious jaguar shapeshifting tale involving the Anderson family.  Maya Anderson has been searching for a little freedom from her overprotective brother, Connor, and now that he has found his mate she thinks she may have her opportunity.  Wade Patterson is a member of the Golden Claw JAG which is an elite force that governs jaguar shifters, and he is tracking an exotic animal smuggling ring when he sees the woman who captured his attention during his last mission and discovers that he has some misconceptions to overcome.  They discover that their personal and professional pursuits may complicate and endanger their relationship and their lives if they can’t find the criminals who pose a danger to jaguars and shifters in more than one country.

This fun paranormal romance combines vivid descriptions of exotic locales with a suspenseful tale that continues to explore the intriguing world of jaguar shifters.  It is lovely to get glimpses of the characters from the previous book as their lives continue to evolve and the Anderson family seems to be growing even more.  Wade is a yummy representative of his branch of the shifter government and it was fascinating to see the convergence with another of this author’s shifter series as allusions are made to the werewolf pack in Oregon and events that have taken place there.  The dangers to be found in the jungle and the inherent power of jaguars are sobering reminders that are strikingly described in this tale.  This is a great addition to the genre as the author’s research into these fascinating exotic felines shines through her story and I look forward to additional tales in this series.




And, don't forget to enter the giveaway:

One lucky US or Canadian commenter will get a copy of SAVAGE HUNGER, just answer this question and leave a valid e-mail address (contest will close August 10, 2013 at midnight PST):
 

If you were a jaguar shifter, how would you react if you learned you had a brother or sister or more that you didn't know about?'

26 comments:

  1. surprised and excited

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  2. That's understandable, I am sure it could be such a shock. Thanks for visiting.

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  3. I'd be curious to know their version of the family history and whether they know any family stories that I don't.

    Romo@iMagicWonders.com

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    1. That's true, Rochelle, it would be interesting to get other details about the family that one never knew!

      Thanks for visiting!

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  4. Last year I won Seduced By The Wolf by Terry Spear in a blog contest and liked it so much I bought three of her other books. Omg they are so good. I would love this book, I can't even imagine what I would feel if that happened to me. I found out a few years ago that I had a brother that had been adopted before I had been born and I found him but it didn't go so well and we don't speak any longer. So knowing what I know now, I probably wouldn't try to find a sibling if I were a shifter, because if things didn't work out I wouldn't want to be around a couple of shifters fighting, could be a bloody mess.

    miztik_rose@yahoo.com

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    1. Glad you have discovered these fun series, Mary. I also enjoy Terry's romantic suspense titles, you should give some of them a try. I haven't tried some of the other series she has written but she is an amazingly prolific author so you have quite a treat in store for you if you look for some of her other titles.

      So sorry to hear about the family troubles, I definitely understand what you mean, having grown up in an entirely different set of circumstances from my siblings but it might work out fine if we were jaguar shifters since the whole solitary thing seems to be common, especially with the males.

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  5. Thanks, ladies!

    And thanks for Elf for having me here!!!

    Mary, I LOVE your comments. Wow, that is really sad. Thanks so much for sharing!!! :)

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  6. I think I'd embrace the fact I had a brother or sister!

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    1. It definitely would change your world, wouldn't it? Thanks for visiting!

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  7. I would be shocked but welcoming. Family is important!

    I have read all of the wolf series and I'm excited to start the jaguar series!

    mls2112@comcast.net

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    1. You are in for a treat. I have to admit that I have a soft spot for felids and Terry does such a wonderful job of portraying her shifters that you can't help but love them. Thanks for visiting.

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  8. I think that it would be a shock. Then I would be excited to have a bigger family

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    1. Hi sheryl,

      I think it would take some adjusting to have a bigger family, especially since I was raised as an only child. There are positives and negative to both scenarios, I think.

      Thanks for visiting and I hope that you remember to come back and leave an e-mail address if you want to be in the contest for the giveaway.

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  9. I would be very surprised. It would take some getting used to. ;)

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    1. Hi sin,

      Again, I agree, it would definitely require some time and adjustment (much like male jaguars deciding on territory, lol).


      Thanks for visiting and I hope that you remember to come back and leave an e-mail address if you want to be in the contest for the giveaway.

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  10. Probably upset at first for the fact of not knowing but then excited. I'm a huge family person. I love getting together with family and the more the merrier. That being said if a I was a jaguar shifter and had more of the animal side to me I'd probably not care considering they are solitary animals lol.

    fsteph55(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Hi Stephanie,
      I tend to be a more solitary person (I like to have peace and quiet to read, lol) so I have never been comfortable at large family gatherings...I am usually the one either hiding behind a camera or off in a corner with a book, so maybe I have a jaguar nature. Thanks for visiting.

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  11. It would be nice to know you had other family, I agree, Denise.

    Thanks MLS! I hope you love Wade and Maya's story. They are hot together! :)

    Me too, Sheryl!!!

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  12. If I were a jaguar shifter, how would I react if I learned I had a brother or sister (or more) that you didn't know about?

    Paranormal stuff aside, this has actually happened to me (in my 40s). I still don't know how to really answer the question. I haven't met any of them yet, but I've communicated on FB with all but one of them (the one isn't on FB). It's strange, interesting, connecting, and a whole lot more. Through this, I've 'met on FB' other relatives too.

    Thanks for the contest/giveaway!

    Lea Ellen {night owl in IL}
    borg_66@hotmail.com

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    1. Hi Lea Ellen,
      I bet that gives you a lot to think about. Perhaps it is better to start to get to know each other on FB (although I am like your one family member and don't use FB) so that you can get gradual glimpses into each other's lives without the awkwardness of face-to-face meetings and maybe one day you will all feel comfortable enough to meet in person. Thanks for visiting.

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  13. Sin, I so agree. Especially if they were shifters. And you weren't. LOL

    Stephanie, I so agree. :) Because of they're human sides, they overcome some of that though. :)

    I read about a lioness and a jaguar male that grew up together in a preserve for rescued cats. When she came into estrus, they separated them, and the two of them were besides themselves with wanting to be with the other. So once she was out of estrus, they put them together again. Then she ended up having jaglions. :) By law, they're not allowed to breed the animals there, so it was a mistake. But the mom and cubs are now in an an area adjoining poppa so they can visit each other through the bars of their enclosures. :)

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    1. Wow, jaglions! I bet that would give some of you paranormal authors great fodder for a story...

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  14. Night Owl in IL, that's so interesting. I know others who have also, and become great friends. Others, shrugging.

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  15. I'd be thrilled, but I'd probably also be angry that I hadn't known before.

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    1. Yes, that gets into all kinds of interesting family dynamics. There's the blame game and the awkwardness and things get really weird until everyone processes things (and some wounds may never heal). I hope you come back and leave an e-mail address if you would like to enter the contest and thanks for visiting.

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  16. Congrats Rochelle! Your name was chosen using Random.org. I will pass on your info to Terry. Thanks to everyone for visiting and I hope you enjoy these delightful books by Terry Spear!

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