Title: Defender’s Blood Alex’s Destiny
Author: A.K. Michaels
Series: Defender’s Blood (#1)
Genre: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Nov 2013
Editions/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb/Synopsis:
Alex has no idea her life is about to change beyond her
wildest imaginings. She is the last in a long line of very special females born
for a dangerous task, and she isn't sure she is up to it. Zach, her vampire
protector, is just as sure she is.
Demon attacks, angels and even the ultimate, divine
intervention, shake Alex to her very core. Can she do this? Can Zach keep her
safe? The alternative is unthinkable: demons once more ruling the earth.
Zach has to ensure that Alex puts a stop to this - and
quickly!
PLEASE BE AWARE THERE ARE EXPLICIT SEX SCENES IN THIS BOOK - NOT
SUITABLE FOR UNDER 18!
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A K Michaels was born in Scotland quite a number of years
ago! She was married at a young age and is a mother to three much loved
children. After the birth of her last child she went back to higher education
and studied for a year before gaining employment in the banking industry. She
worked in that role for a number of years before leaving, both the job and the
country.
She lived abroad for a few years before returning to
Scotland and finally taking up her dream - writing.
She is the author of the Defender's Blood series of books
and two other series, The Witch, The Wolf and the Vampire and also Sabrina's
Vampire, together with a Wolf Erotica Novella, Lori's Wolf. Her books fall into
the Paranormal/Urban Fantasy genre and she loves writing those particular kinds
of stories where she can let her imagination run wild!
She now spends her time reading - everything from Sci Fi to
Crime, Erotica to Fantasy, Thrillers to Paranormal Romance. She loves spending
time with her family and, of course, writing!
She has Twitter, Facebook Page and a Website.
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Alex picked up on something he had just said “This time? You
said you’ve only been here a few days this time? So you’ve visited Scotland
before?”
Zach confirmed that he had. “Yes I was here before but a
very, very long time ago.”
She was looking at his profile and questioned him. “When?”
Zach’s face looked thoughtful as he answered. “Well, let me
think, it was during the late 1800s I think, 1898 or thereabouts. It was a very
different place then.”
Alex could only stare at him. 1898 oh my God, that can’t be
right, she thought. “Sorry but did you mean 1998?” she whispered and Zach’s
head shook as he answered.
“No, 1898 give or take a year – yes Alexina, I am very, very
old.”
Describe
your books in 3 words?
Exciting,
Romantic, Super(natural)!
If
you could be any character from one of your books who would it be?
Until
recently I would have said Alexina from Defender's Blood - everyone needs an
ancient Vampire in their life! However, I'm writing another series - The Witch,
The Wolf and The Vampire and the Witch, Peri, WELL what can I say - she has TWO
Supernaturals not one! So at this exact moment in time it would be Peri!
What
is your greatest fear about being an author/publishing your book(s)?
I
didn't press 'publish' for a while as I was terrified! Mostly that folks
wouldn't like what my very weird brain had put together but after pushing and
prodding from my sister and one of my daughters' I finally took the plunge. Boy
am I glad I did - it is such a rush to write something and see it progress to
finally being on sale and out there for others to read and when I got my first
contact on FB from lovely Colette in the USA I was a little shocked. I thought
she had made a mistake and thought I was someone else lol! She hadn't and she
has given me loads of lovely reviews and feedback. So although I still worry
that folks won't like my work I'm not so worked up about it - I've learned not
everyone will like my stories but there are others who do and that's what
counts.
Would
the 10 year-old version of yourself kick your butt or praise you for what
you've accomplished in life?
Probably
kick my butt for not doing it sooner!
What
do you do when you finish your book and turn it in to the editor?
Worry!
What
is your favorite Genre and why?
Paranormal/Urban
Fantasy - my books cross over between these and I love that and love reading
books about Angels, Vamps, Wolves, love - I'm a romantic at heart with a vivid
imagination!
What
is one thing that would surprise us to know about you?
I
suffer pretty bad with OCD and have done for a LONG time. I don't go out much
because of it.
Was
there an Author who inspired you to write?
Not
one specifically - I love lots of different authors and genres - all of my
books have been inside my head for a long, long time!
How
did you come up with the characters in your books?
Saw
them in my head and they flowed from there, my head is always full of words,
images, and I can sit and think about nearly a whole book before I start
typing.
Do
you prefer to write alone or do you like to collaborate with other authors?
Alone
- OCD!
Everyone
uses computers, tablets, phones and no one uses handwritten form or
typewriters, what do you prefer to use?
Laptop,
got joint problems so writing with a pen is a no no for me.
Is
there a ritual you do before you begin your book?
Not
really, apart from going over and over things in my head and then I go 'into
the zone' and start typing.
Fast
Fairy Questions
Apple
or Windows?
Window
Dog
or Cat?
Both
Pepsi
or Coke?
Coke
Facebook
or Twitter?
Facebook
Summer
or Winter?
Summer
Fairies
or Angels?
Angels
Dark
or Light Fae?
Dark
Vampires
or Werewolves?
Vampires
Amazon
or Barnes and Noble?
Amazon
Funny
or Serious?
Serious
Print
or E-book?
Ebook
Eyes
or Smile?
Eyes
Dean
or Sam (Supernatural)?
Dean
Dream
spot to visit?
Vegas!
Favorite
Lines “He was always so in control and he had never experienced this lack
of restraint before. He was extremely attracted to this tiny human.
It
made him more convinced than ever that he would do anything, anything at all,
to make sure she was safe.”
“I
am so glad fate crossed our paths.”
“You
need to be sure Alexina? If I drink from you there’s no going back. You will be
mine and only mine, you need to understand that.” He was trying desperately to
hold back but he didn’t know if he could for much longer.
“I
love you Zach, I am already yours.”
“That’s
only the beginning, lesson one, there are many, many more to come”
“I
don’t know about you but I would go crazy if I couldn’t do something
worthwhile.”
Defender
of Mankind? That's what Alexina's name means LITERALLY!
After
a scary night of almost being attacked by black smoke she meets Zach the yummy
warrior who takes her breath away. He swoops in and saves her.
Zack
tells her things that make her head spin. She finds out her aunt is really a
fairy and that there has been a vision about her in danger! While this
whirlwind of crazy goes on around her she finds Zach is the constant steady
he's there for him protecting her. It's a whirlwind romance that knocks both of
them off balance. While Alex prepares to fulfill her namesake!
Great
story, strong Charchters, and I can't wait to have more of this series!
I
was given this book in exchange for an honest review (RBTL)
FOUR
DEFENDER FAIRIES
The BDB books for sure.
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