Author Spotlight with Carrie Ann Ryan

Hey Everyone! Today we are please to welcome author Carrie Ann Ryan as our spotlight author. Carrie has written many wonderful books.  We have info on her many great books, an interview with her, quotes and even a review of her book that is out today  Her Warriors' Three Wishes. First off we will start with the interview with her.

Interview

Paranormal Reads - Tell us a little bit about yourself for those readers that might not know you, yet. 

Carrie Ann Ryan - Hi! I’m Carrie Ann Ryan, a bestselling paranormal romance author. I write sweet and spicy romance and darker romance. My Redwood Pack, Holiday, Montana and Dante’s Circle series are large series where you get to meet some sexy men and see how their romance comes about.

PR - Are you a full-time writer or work a day job and write when you can? What made you start writing?

CAR - I’m a full time author so in essence, I work two jobs! LOL. I write every day and most of the day while I’m at it. I started writing because I had been really sick and needed something to do when I healed. I always had stories in my head and I finally had a chance to put them on paper.

PR - What's your favorite place and/or time of day to write? Do you listen to music or the television when you write? If you listen to music, do you have a favorite type to play when writing?

CAR - I write when I wake up around 11 am until 4 am when I go to bed. I do take breaks and deal with household things, but it’s pretty much writing when I have time during the day.

PR - Do your characters "talk' to you when your plotting or writing a book? If so, who was the "loudest/most vocal" character that's ever told you their story? 

CAR - They talk to me and sometimes I shut them up to do what’s needed LOL. I think Maddox, from my upcoming Shattered Emotions has always been the loudest though he’s known as the man of few words in the Redwood Pack series. Though I will say that Balin, from Her Warriors’ Three Wishes surprised me at how loud he was.

PR - Do you have any advice for those writers that haven't published yet? Did you get any advice prior to you publishing that made everything 'click'? 

CAR - Write write write! Don’t think about writing. Do it.

And yes, that’s the advice Rebecca Royce gave me and now look at me.

PR - What or who influences you to write? 

CAR - Anything and everything. I write from the characters first then find out what happens along the way. So if I hear a story from a personal experience or see something in the distance, I usually try to see if my characters could do it.

PR - Can you share your website information, twitter and Facebook information with the readers so they can find you? 

CAR - Of course!

Website: http://carrieannryan.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarrieAnnRyanAuthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarrieAnnRyan

PR - Is there a character or story that you haven't written yet, that you really want to write? 

CAR - Oh, I have so many! LOL. I’m writing Jackson’s story now from Holiday, Montana and I’ve loved him from the first. I also have FIVE more series coming out and there are some characters that are screaming for me.

PR - What kind of were or shifter would you want to be? 

CAR - I’ve always loved wolves—that’s why they came to me first in the Redwood Pack series. Though in my Dante’s Circle series, I’m in love with my angels.

PR - What is the first book you remember reading? Do you have any current author influences? 

CAR - The Diary of Anne Frank and the Babysitter’s Club all blend for me as a child. J And I have many, many favorite authors but Nalini Singh is my hero. I LOVE that woman.

PR - If you have anything you'd like to share with the readers and fans, including any upcoming book releases or contests or blog hops .... 

CAR - On April 22nd, I have Her Warriors’ Three Wishes (Dante’s Circle 2). OMG I’m so excited about this book! It’s been almost a year in the making and I cannot wait for you to read it! You can also find out more about my coming releases on my website! http://carrieannryan.com/coming-soon/

Review of Her Warriors' Three Wishes (Dante's Circle #2)

Blurb

Humans aren’t as alone as they choose to believe. Every human possesses a trait of supernatural that lays dormant within their genetic make-up. Centuries of diluting and breeding have allowed humans to think they are alone and untouched by magic. But what happens when something changes?

Ambrose Griffin is older than most, if not all, civilizations. As each year passes, he submerses himself into his training, only relaxing around his protégée and friend, Shade. After losing his wife and children in the last Angelic Wars, he guards his heart and has no desire to share it with another.

Bookkeeper and romance novel enthusiast, Jamie Bennett dreams of being swept off her feet by a white knight. However, her life is no romance book. Since meeting Ambrose—a sexy, delicious angel—she’s been twisted inside out and doesn’t know why. Things are happening that she can’t control and now her life is in danger. 

Balin Drake is stuck in hell, literally. His life of refusing to take souls, even though it’s part of his demon nature, has caught up with him. He’s dying and now must search for his true half, but even a mating may not save him. When he meets the two people who could fill that part, he’ll need to fight for something he hasn’t felt in over a century—hope.

Warning: Contains a rigid angel who needs a certain sexy woman to help him unwind, a book keeper who finds herself the creamy center of the best cookie ever, and a demon who has a certain taste for pressing them both against walls.

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Review

This is the second book in the Dante's Circle series, and it does NOT disappoint. This book focuses on the angel, Ambrose, Shade's best friend and fellow warrior. Ambrose has been living in the angel realm, staying away from his true-half for the last year. So Ambrose is trying to be honorable, but ultimately this sexy, centuries old angel, just can't stay away from Jamie. Meanwhile, Jamie is starting to feel the effects of the lack of the true-half mating, and the lack of Ambrose's interest. 

"He hadn't wanted to tie her to a man too old to be what she needed. In his heart, he’d known there was another for her. He’d felt it. The world consisted of just one true half per person, and some triads, Ambrose felt for certain there was another for Jamie, one that would be her true half. He knew in his heart that she would be happy with that other man, whoever he may be."

After being out with her friends, one night at Dante's Circle, Jamie is kidnapped from her home by demons. She's taken to the Demon Realm and is held captive by Pyro, who has a grudge against Ambrose. It's here we meet Balin, Pyro's son. Balin isn't your typical demon, he refuses to eat souls to survive, and because of this he will die on his 300th birthday. Well that is, unless he either consumes a soul, or finds his true-mate or in this case, mates. 

Follow Ambrose, Jamie, and Balin on a journey through the realms of hell, and back to earth, where they fight for their lives and fall in love along the way. 

What can I say about this book other than WOW!! I loved, loved, loved broody, sexy Ambrose, and stoic, strong Balin. Jamie was adorable, but all three of them together were perfect. This was a steamy, hot, super-sexy second installment in the Dante's Circle series. I look forward to the remaining girls' stories and to see more of Hunter the hottie shifter, and Dante the Dragon. 

I would recommend this book to anyone that likes Lauren Dane, Dana Marie Bell, or Stephanie Julian. If you haven't read a Carrie Ann Ryan book, you definitely need to pick one up...NOW!!!

5 out of 5 Bats~Chris

Books by Carrie Ann Ryan. 

An Alpha's Path (Redwood Pack #1)

Blurb

Melanie is a twenty-five year old chemist who has spent all of her adult life slaving at school. With her PhD in hand, she's to start her dream job, but before she does, her friend persuades her to relax and try to live again. A blind date set up through her friends seems like the perfect solution. Melanie can take one night away from the lab and let her inner vixen out on a fixed blind date - a chance to get crazy with a perfect stranger. The gorgeous hunk she's to meet exceeds her wildest dreams – but he is more than what he appears and Melanie's analytical mind goes into overdrive.

Kade, a slightly older werewolf (at over one hundred years), needs a night way from the Pack. Too many responsibilities and one near miss with a potential mate made Kade hide in his work, the only peace he can find. His brother convinces him to meet the sexy woman for a one night of fun. What could it hurt? But when he finds this woman could be his mate, can he convince her to leave her orderly, sane world and be with him and his wolf-half, for life?
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A Taste for a Mate (Redwood Pack #2)

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Jasper Jamenson’s only responsibility to being the Beta of the Redwood Pack, second son of the Alpha, is to protect the Pack from themselves and the human world. After a century of selfless service, his brother’s new found mating forced him into taking a good look into his life. He isn’t sure he wants a mate, but fate may have other ideas.

Willow Delton is a skinny, bakery owner – the type most woman love to hate. Being without family, she finds herself alone to the Greek god with green eyes who saunters into her bakery every morning. Her desire to follow him, to be with him, overrides every rational sense she possessed.

Jasper and Willow are drawn together, despite every nuisance that works against them. But evil beyond even Jasper’s supernatural compensation will make war against him, by going after the only thing in his eternal life he desires – Willow. Is Willow’s heart enough to overcome Jasper’s soul to save her life? A fight he cannot win, but to save her life – he must.
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Trinity Bound (Redwood Pack #3)

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Hannah Lewis, a rare earth witch, is taken from the only life she’s ever known. Held at her will by a sadistic wolf, she almost gives up hope that she’d ever see her real life again. But as her fellow captive, a werewolf named Reed, tries to calm her fears, she begins to feel a spark of something she never thought she’d feel – love. But is Reed, alone, enough to get her out of this dark basement so she can move on with her life?

Reed Jamenson, the artist of a werewolf Pack of Alpha males, knows instinctually that Hannah is his mate. Thus, despite their imprisonment, he will do all to protect her and then worry about their hearts. But is he strong enough to find a way for both of them to escape? And why does he feel as though something else is missing?

Josh Kolb, an ex-military human, stumbles upon Reed and Hannah and finds he must trust this new world of supernatural beings to survive. But that desire will lead the three to a triangle of attraction that will test the boundaries they all possess and its consequences in defeating the enemy. Can they all trust one another to save themselves and life as they know it? Even at the cost of their own hearts?
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A Night Away (Redwood Pack #3.5)

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Kade Jamenson has been mated to Melanie for almost two years. They’ve been through mating circles, battles, loss, misunderstandings, and finally, the birth of their son, Finn. The world is in turmoil around them as the Redwoods engage in war with the Centrals. But for Kade and Melanie, the turmoil is also happening at home. The responsibility of a restless baby and their Pack has taken a toll and they need a break.

Not from each other. But from their Pack. Just for a night.

Kade takes Mel away for a romantic getaway and leaves Uncle Maddox alone with baby Finn. The Omega of the Redwood Pack may be adept at emotions but the idea of a baby may be beyond his immense capabilities. 

Author’s Note: This is a novella set between books 3 and 4 to give you a taste of Mel and Kade. It is best that you have already immersed yourselves in the Redwood Pack world, however even new readers will enjoy a glimpse of one of the Redwood’s favorite couples.
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Enforcer's Redemption (Redwood Pack #4)

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Adam Jamenson has suffered through the worst loss known to man. The only reason he lives day-to-day is to ensure the safety of his Pack. As the Enforcer of the Redwood Pack, it is his job to protect all in his path, though he was unable to protect the ones he held dear. The war with the Centrals is heating up and Adam must try and grit through it in order to survive. Though the broken man inside of him may not want to…

Bay Milton is a werewolf with a past. And a secret. She’s met the Redwood’s Enforcer only once, but it left a lasting effect. Now she needs to find him or everything he had thought he lost, may be lost again.

Together, they must struggle and find a way to fight their pasts and present in order to protect their future. But the Centrals have a plan that might make their path one of loss and destruction.
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Blurred Expectations (Redwood Pack #4.5)

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Hannah Jamenson has babies on the brain. It seems that her sisters-in-law are expanding their family in the blink of an eye, but Hannah feels left behind. Every time that little test reads negative a little part of her dies and she feels like her Healing powers are failing her. Her mates, Josh and Reed, are doing everything they can to help her deal with their trials and losses, but they too feel like there is nothing they can do.

Just when the lines of what they mean to each other go out of focus, an enemy from Josh's past is back to prove the things that go bump in the night are real and everything they had held dear is now in jeopardy. In order to fight back and find their way, they'll need to put everything on the line before they lose it all.

Author’s Note: This is a novella set between books 4 and 5 to give you a taste of Reed, Josh, and Hannah. It is best that you have already immersed yourselves in the Redwood Pack world, however even new readers will enjoy a glimpse of the Redwood’s favorite triad.
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Dust of My Wings (Dante's Circle #1)

Blurb

Humans aren’t as alone as they choose to believe. Every human possesses a trait of supernatural that lays dormant within their genetic make-up. Centuries of diluting and breeding have allowed humans to think they are alone and untouched by magic. But what happens when something changes?

Neat freak lab tech, Lily Banner lives her life as any ordinary human. She’s dedicated to her work and loves to hang out with her friends at Dante’s Circle, their local bar. When she discovers a strange blue dust at work she meets a handsome stranger holding secrets – and maybe her heart. But after a close call with a thunderstorm, she may not be as ordinary as she thinks.

Shade Griffin is a warrior angel sent to Earth to protect the supernaturals’ secrets. One problem, he can’t stop leaving dust in odd places around town. Now he has to find every ounce of his dust and keep the presence of the supernatural a secret. But after a close encounter with a sexy lab tech and a lightning quick connection, his millennia old loyalties may shift and he could lose more than just his wings in the chaos.

Warning: Contains a sexy angel with a choice to make and a green-eyed lab tech who dreams of a dark-winged stranger. Oh yeah, and a shocking spark that’s sure to leave them begging for more.
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Her Warriors' Three Wishes (Dante's Circle #2)

Charmed Spirits (Holiday, Montana #1)

Blurb

Jordan Cross has returned to Holiday, Montana after eleven long years to clear out her late aunt’s house, put it on the market, and figure out what she wants to do with the rest of her life. Soon, she finds herself facing the town that turned its back on her because she was different. Because being labeled a witch in a small town didn’t earn her many friends...especially when it wasn't a lie.

Matt Cooper has lived in Holiday his whole life. He's perfectly content being a bachelor alongside his four single brothers in a very small town. After all, the only woman he'd ever loved ran out on him without a goodbye. But now Jordan’s back and just as bewitching as ever. Can they rekindle their romance with a town set against them?

Warning: Contains an intelligent, sexy witch with an attitude and drop-dead gorgeous man who likes to work with his hands, holds a secret that might scare someone, and really, really, likes table tops for certain activities. Enough said.
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Santa's Executive (Holiday, Montana #2)

Blurb

Justin Cooper wasn’t always the straight-laced Holiday Elementary School principal. In his youth, he broke all the rules and enjoyed being the bad Cooper brother. One Christmas Eve night he got a little too rowdy and things changed forever. Now the consequences of that fateful night have come back in full force and the myths of Christmas might be more real than he thought.

Rina Brewer is one of Santa’s elves. Not the tiny cute little toy maker, but the sexy, petite, energy filled bombshell kind. She’s come to Holiday to aid Justin in his new role as Santa’s executive, but as soon as she sees the sexy ex-bad boy, she realizes the job may be more than she bargained for.

As they work together to make this Christmas one to remember, an old foe has come to town to make sure that this holiday is the coldest yet.

Warning: Contains a perky elf who dreams of something more, a Christmas myth who may be a baddie, and a sexy ex-bad boy who craves Christmas cookies…and a certain perky blonde.
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Finding Abigail (Holiday, Montana #3)

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Tyler Cooper is the town sheriff and, in the past, had been the only person keeping Holiday steady. Though the community is now finding out that it’s town is magical, Tyler has always known it—it’s in his blood. He has always known his fate of becoming a cupid, striking love into the hearts others, but an enemy from his past is set on keeping him from finding his own destiny—and love.

Abigail Clarke is leaving Holiday for good. She has to. After years of trying to fit in and make Tyler notice her, she’s giving up. She’s watched her friends fall in love and it’s heartbreaking. Acknowledging that the one man she’s always loved doesn’t want her, it’s time to move on and find her own future.

Right when the stars align and Tyler opens his eyes, his enemy is back and has his sights on Abigail. Abigail is in danger and Tyler may be the only one to stand up to him and save her. 

Warning: Contains one sexy sheriff who turns into cupid, complete with bow and arrow, the sweetest teacher you’ll ever meet who needs to find her bad girl side, and a love of candy hearts that’s sure to bring them together.

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Her Lucky Love (Holiday, Montana #4)

Blurb

Brayden Cooper has always been lucky. It's in his blood and in the coin that he has hanging on a leather tie around his neck. He has everything in the world he could ever want: money, a job, brothers he loves, and the luck that comes with his powers. Yet he's empty. Everyone but him knows he loves Allison, yet it's going to take something stronger than luck to bring them together.

Allison Malone is exhausted. After the death of her abusive husband, her hell of a marriage is finally over and now she's alone with her three children that are the center of her world. Long hours at work, plus mommy duty at home are taking its toll on her and that's not the worst of it. Her late husband's family is in town and they want her children. 

The outsiders have secrets of their own and it's going to take all of the Coopers, especially Brayden's, help to save them. When trouble attacks, Allison will have to remember that she's also a woman who needs love, and Brayden might be the one to give that to her.

Warning: Contains one sexy mechanic with a lucky streak, a waitress who needs to give into her temptations, and a love so fierce it's bound to set the sheets on fire. Again.

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Quotes

Ambrose gave a long sigh, one filled with an eternal memory that seemed to bear down on him with each passing day. With a swift intake of breath, he leapt off the edge of the cliff, his wings spreading wide, catching a wind current. He flew down to the ravine, following the river’s path, the wind lashing through his hair. He never felt as alive as he did when he flew amongst the clouds and then again with nature. This was why he loved being an angel, even though the weight of the years felt heavier as time moved on.- Carrie Ann Ryan, Her Warriors' Three Wishes

“You’re fine, Lily,” he soothed. “I know you only laugh with him to humor him. He needs the help with his fragile ego.”

Shade threw his head back and laughed. “Ambrose just told a joke and almost smiled.” He clutched his chest and staggered back, bringing Lily with him. “I think I need to sit down.”

“You’re a riot, oh-wise-one,” Ambrose said dryly. “Was there a reason you wanted to meet here?”-Carrie Ann Ryan, Her Warriors' Three Wishes

He hadn’t wanted to tie her to a man too old to be what she needed. In his heart, he’d known there was another for her. He’d felt it. The world consisted of just one true half per person, and some triads, Ambrose felt for certain there was another for Jamie, one that would be her true half. He knew in his heart that she would be happy with that other man, whoever he may be.-Carrie Ann Ryan, Her Warriors' Three Wishes

“Oh, yes, the asshats of the earth,” Faith said. “Why can’t we just kill them all? Don’t you boys know something that can help?”

Shade threw a pretzel at her, and she ducked, her chin-length black hair going into disarray.

“Stop throwing food in my bar,” Dante ordered.

Eliana threw a pretzel in his direction, and he caught it without even looking. Her brown eyes widened, and everyone froze.

“What? Should I continue to hide what I am? Maybe act like a klutzy human?” He narrowed his gaze at Becca then winked. “No, dear, that’s not all humans, just you.”

Becca glowered at the dragon. “Okay, I think we have an asshat at our table.-Carrie Ann Ryan, Her Warriors' Three Wishes

“Bloodthirsty, thy name is Momma Wolf.” 

― Carrie Ann Ryan, Trinity Bound

“All three of them looked at each other then burst out laughing, the tension from the unknown dissolving away. Tears leaked from their eyes as their laughter grew.” 

― Carrie Ann Ryan, Trinity Bound

“It's okay, Jasper. I, above all, know what you are feeling now. But this will be different. We’re stronger now. We will find her.” Adam gave him a rough hug before he left the shop. The sound of a car outside signaled the arrival of his brothers. Time to kick ass and find his mate.” 

― Carrie Ann Ryan, A Taste for a Mate

“I can feel you,” Willows whispered. Tears fell to down her cheeks, and he kissed her softly on the lips, pouring all his love into that one kiss.” 

― Carrie Ann Ryan, A Taste for a Mate

“Just remember to keep an open mind. He really is quite sweet and won't bite. Well only occasionally. And only if you want him to.” 

― Carrie Ann Ryan, An Alpha's Path

“Reed kissed her softly. “Live for now. Find your way. We can still be together. Forever. Don’t think about the unknown and what could happen when we don’t even know what is happening.” 

― Carrie Ann Ryan, Trinity Bound

“Reed couldn’t have agreed more with his wolf. Tonight the three of them would spend the night in the same house. He just hoped they were together in the same bed when they did it. Preferably naked and sweaty with lots of intimate touching.” 

― Carrie Ann Ryan, Trinity Bound


Reed kissed them both then stripped down. Hannah whistled and he shook his ass.
"Dude. Never. Do. That. Again." Maddox rubbed his eyes. "I think I'm blind."
Whoops, forgot he was there. Whatever.

― Carrie Ann Ryan, Trinity Bound

“Yeah? You want to do some other worldly hanky panky? She laughed and almost fell off the couch. "Hanky Panky?" "Don't knock it till you try it” 

― Carrie Ann Ryan, Charmed Spirits

“A sharp and familiar pang pierced his heart, rattled around his ribs, and then settled in his stomach like a rotting, dead weight. He took a swig of his Jack on the rocks, the burn not quite dulling the ache that had haunted him for two decades. God, he missed Anna. "

― Carrie Ann Ryan, Enforcer's Redemption

“Bay stood there, red hair curling around her face and the mass tumbling down her back and over her shoulders. Her green eyes were bright with the fear she probably thought she’d hidden so well.” 

― Carrie Ann Ryan, Enforcer's Redemption

“You know, doing it on the table is quite nice,"Becca added.Lily chiked on her beer.On a table?"really?"Wait. Why did she ask that? Becca raised a brow."Come on,sweet Lily.Don't tell me you"ve never tried it." She blused and shook her head. Was there another way to do it other than with the lights off and missionary?” 

― Carrie Ann Ryan, Dust of My Wings

Shade was a warrior angel. In the times of the Angelic Wars, he’d fought alongside the best of the best. Hell, he was the best of the best. Well, maybe tied with Ambrose, but he wouldn’t tell the other angel that.
Shade chuckled as he envisioned Ambrose’s reaction to his thought. Ambrose was sure to want to prove just the opposite, and Shade would be more than willing to give it a go. If you couldn’t fight for supremacy with your best friend, how else would you even know how good you were?

― Carrie Ann Ryan, Dust of My Wings

We would like to thank Carrie Ann Ryan for being with us today and sharing her books with us.