The
Harder They Fall by JoAnna Grace
Blake
Pride Series Book 3
Genre:
Paranormal Romance
Publisher:
JoAnna Grace- Winged J Press
Date
of Publication: July 21st 2015
ISBN:
978-1-940-460-24-6
ASIN:
B00ZY8B24Q
Number
of pages: aprox 189
Word
Count: 55,650
Cover
Artist: Jleeann.com
Book
Description:
With
two newly mated couples in the alpha house, Conall needs a serious
breather. He’s used to being the fifth wheel but now the
distinction is amplified. When the opportunity for a couple days of
freedom arises, he volunteers to take winter supplies to a
mountain-dwelling widow and then spend some time hiking alone. Plans
change when he meets a woman who evokes his lion’s protective
streak and stirs his human desires. She meets none of his
expectations for a mate, but that might be exactly what he needs.
Madelyn
has been alone for nearly a decade. Ashamed of what she has become,
she banished herself from the Blackburn Pack and resigned herself to
a solitary life in the mountains. With no plans of change, it’s
alarming when a young, alluring lion shifter arrives awakening her
senses and challenging her situation. Her inner bear is still haunted
by the last man who tried to claim her and she doesn’t want to make
the same mistake again. Madelyn must discern if Conall is worth the
risk or of he’s another heartbreak just waiting to happen.
While
Conall is tucked away in the woods with Madelyn, the rest of his
Pride faces an attack. In haste to go rescue his friends, he might
throw the most vulnerable person of all to the wolves. But are they
friend or foe?
Excerpt:
Leaving
the truck, he unhitched the cart. It was colder up here, but his lion
didn’t mind. Conall sniffed the area, made sure no unsuspecting
humans were going to get the scare of a lifetime, and shifted into a
massive African lion. The harness he and Sampson rigged up last night
worked perfectly. He slipped it over his head, resting it on his
shoulders. The lion started his trek up the mountains, having
memorized the map.
It
was all too easy to let his mind wander, to think about absolutely
nothing except for where his paws would land with the next step. The
walking path to the cabin was clear if you knew to look for the
notches in the trees. He could travel like this all day and not get
bored, never tire. Being in the wilderness liberated his lion; the
burden he carried behind him only added a minor challenge to his
muscular frame.
This
was exactly what he needed.
The
next four hours passed slowly and quietly, a vast change from the
chaos of the last few weeks. For the first time in a long time, he
turned off his brain and let his lion dominate his actions. His wide
paws navigated the terrain with no problems. His ears alerted him to
the movement of the forest creatures and his nose picked up the
various scents of nature. Conall lost himself into his lion and his
human counterpart took a well-needed mental nap.
Then
he heard an angel.
The
voice echoed around the woods and he froze with one paw off the
ground. His feline ears perked up. After living with Vivian Blake,
diva extraordinaire, for five years, he knew musical talent when he
heard it. Vivian had the most beautiful voice he’d ever heard…until
right then. Closing his eyes, he crouched down, still as death, to
listen. The notes rose and fell flawlessly on pitch and with
incredible ease. Her range was awe-inspiring. His breath caught in
his throat as he listened to her build up to a note so high and
delicate, it caused his heart to soar in anticipation. The emotion of
the words, the love conveyed in every measure resonated in his chest.
Tendrils of melody wrapped around him, gripping him tighter with
every beat. Had he been in human form, he might have fallen to his
knees. As it was, the four legs of his lion shook with the driving
need to get closer to the source of such mesmerizing singing.
He
took cautious steps over the crest of the hill to look upon the
cottage set snugly among the evergreens. Green tin roof and logs made
from local timber provided camouflage. Smoke rose from the chimney;
the smell traveling the air currents was divine. Three chairs rocked
on the porch, pushed by the invisible hands of the wind. Although the
coming winter cold had scared them away, it was clear the cottage was
usually framed with flowers. A brown picket fence protected a garden.
He envisioned Snow White singing to the forest creatures as they
scuttled around her feet.
Ha,
he thought. Any moment now, some old woman would come outside with a
radio in her hand.
He
didn’t want the fantasy to end. The lion closed his eyes and let
the gentle voice wash over him. Peace settled in his chest, a heavy
weight dissolved from his shoulders. The notes infiltrated his veins
and he felt absolutely drunk with contentment. Her love song pierced
him and eased each breath he took.
Incredible…
The
notes cut off as soon as the wind shifted.
“Who’s
there?” chimed an angelic voice. His singer.
About
the Author:
JoAnna
Grace lives in a world of alpha males and strong females where true
love conquers all—at least in her mind! Author of The Divine
Chronicles, the Blake Pride Series, and more, this writer loves
paranormal and urban fantasy romance novels.
From
the time she started holding a crayon she began to create magical
worlds. Her first book was a series of pictures about a puppy
princess. The story changed each time she told it, but there was
always a happy ending! Her first written story was about girls who
changed into tigers. Now those stories have become a bit more
complex.
JoAnna’s
tales are spun at her home in East Texas where she lives with her
husband, three kids, and a couple dogs. When not hiding behind the
computer screen you can find her camping, boating, and shopping.
JoAnna
loves to hear from readers and fans!
You
can find her at the following places:
Twitter:
@JoAnnaGrace4ya
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