Tigris Eden's BURNED IN SHADOWS (Guest Post/Giveaway)

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A big thank you to Reading Between The Wines for having me on the blog today.  Here is an excerpt from Burned In Shadows.


“You’re ready for this,” she said to herself in the mirror. She was still her; still Jesminda Zealand, not too tall, not too short, but average. This was the last time she’d see herself for a while. Her real self. She could hold her new form for however long was needed. If she ever needed to disappear forever, she had the perfect cover. Tonight would make or break this operation. She’d been sparring with everyone back at base including Dietrich. If his ass said she was ready, she was. The bathroom she stood in was nasty as hell. The smell of piss and mold was making her eyes water. She took more of the raunchy smell into her lungs and carefully let her body do the work.
When she opened her eyes, she saw Zea. Tall, athletically built with spiky black hair spun with gold strands. Green eyes stared back her and pointy ears made her look elven as Royce liked to joke. She opened her mouth to make sure her canines were small and dainty. Inspected her silver tipped nails that would lengthen into deadly claws. Every detail of this façade had to be exact each and every time she took this form. But for the next couple of weeks this was the new her.
The volume outside the restroom was thunderous. She could hear the announcer over the screams and cheering. This plan had to work, this was her fifth fight. She’d been to this hole in the wall club every day for the last six days. The first time she’d come, she’d mapped the logistics of the operation. The Red Hand used the underground cage matches as a way to recruit. The second night she fought, then every night after that. Dravaggio hadn’t liked the change in plan. He’d wanted her to fight once and wait to be approached. She smiled at herself when she heard Royce’s voice in her head, checking in. The first rule of cage club is: You do not talk about cage club. The second rule of cage club is: You do not talk about cage club. The third rule of cage club is: don’t get the shit beat out of you but beat the fuck out of your opponent. You got this. She smiled at herself in the mirror and sent Royce a mental smirk.

BURNED IN SHADOWS
Book Two of the Shadow Unit Series
Publication Date: 7/30/13

Royce Zarides has accepted his hand dealt by fate. He's loved and left far too many women. In the bedroom that is. But one kiss from Belinda Raine Ignis was all it took for his eyes to open. Is she really the woman meant for him and his brother Ronin? Or will history only repeat itself? That's the million dollar question he doesn't want to answer.Ronin does not believe that Belinda is for him and his brother. But one night with her isn't enough. Even when he sees her for who and what she really is, Ronin still has a hard time expressing his emotions where Belinda is concerned, and time is running out now that she's to ascend to the status of Matria of the Phoenix Enclave.Belinda (Bells) Ignis is good at ignoring men. She's had her share of heartache. Jilted at the altar by her first love, she's sworn all men off for good. Her mother and Matria of her community has other plans in mind, as well as the Zarides brothers. When faced with the heated glances of Ronin and the smooth tongue of Royce, what's a girl to do?The clock is ticking down for certain members of the Shadow Unit. Draven assumed dead, leaves a sour taste in every ones mouth. Jes' new found abilities make for a great addition to the team. But when things seem to settle, they only get worse, as the team sets out to discover the origins of Mr. Black and the notorious Red Sun Organization. Secrets are uncovered and deals are made that result in a deadly blow to all involved.

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ENSLAVED IN SHADOWS
Book One of the Shadow Unit Series
Publication Date: 6/18/12

A man's Past leads to his Future......Agent Stone of the Shadow Unit's job is simple, most days. Work in the Shadows, police his own Kind.When an unwanted assignment turns out to be his darkest fantasy from the past, Draven can't help but be conflicted by the memories of the past and his responsibilities in the future. But his decision has been made.The Heart of a woman is Tested........Jes can't let the tall dark agent back into her life.How can she trust any man after what she's endured. Years of abuse have broken her down and she doesn't have room for more. The man she turns to for help hasn't abused her physically but he's tormented her emotionally. A past betrayal left her scarred, but also brought her life.Can she accept him into her heart and trust him again?One will survive and adapt, the other will realize hearts can be mended even if it’s a bit too late.The road to forgiveness sometimes only brings more pain. Unexpected events set their lives on two separate tracks leading to one outcome. Lives will be changed and an emotional battle to save their souls will leave them both trapped and enslaved in their need for one another.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

There is really not much to say... I love to write, read, and listen to music. My attempt at a music career sadly ended at the Apollo one warm night in May. LOL (Side note: I was not booed just outdone by two munchkins rapping to Biggy Smalls, they were good.Military brat extraordinaire; have traveled to a lot of interesting places.  This February I will be going over to the other side of the pond where I will spend two weeks in Europe.  I will be in Cambridge, London, Paris, Versailles, Bruges, and hopefully Cardiff.The very first time I put pen to paper in story fashion (for fun), was in 6th grade.  The story was called, The Case of The Missing Pepperoni. It was a cute mystery where all the ingredients and shop appliances came to life when the store owner closed up for the evening.  See, pretty boring stuff. I always say I'm not the interesting one, but the people around me.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
Tigris is giving way the following prizes at the end of her tour:
Grand Prize:
1 Signature fragrance of Burned and Enslaved and a $10 Gift Card to Amazon or B&N, Genesis Project Magnets and Bookmarks

Runner-up:  
$10 Gift Card to Amazon or B&N

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BURNED IN SHADOWS Tour Schedule:

8/19- Book Lovin' Mamas
http://booklovinmamas.com

8/19- Offbeat Vagabond 
http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/

8/20- Celestial Reviews
http://cecesreviews.blogspot.com/

8/20- The Snarkology
http://melissasnark.blogspot.com/

8/20-Larissa's Bookish Life
http://www.larissaslife.com/

8/21- United by Books
http://unitedbybooks.blogspot.com/

8/21- Book Pages & Dripping Ink
http://bookpagesanddrippingink.blogspot.com/

8/22 - Book Monster Reviews
http://www.bookmonsterreviews.com/

8/22- LITERAL ADDICTION
http://www.literaladdiction.com/

8/22- Wicked Readings by Tawania
http://www.wickedreadingsbytawania.blogspot.com/

8/23- Musings From An Addicted Reader
http://musingsfromanaddictedreader.blogspot.com/

8/23- Froggarita's Bookcase
http://www.froggaritasbookcase.com/

8/23- Why I Can't Stop Reading
http://whyicantstopreading.wordpress.com/

8/24- You Gotta Read Reviews
http://yougottaread.com/

8/24- Dalene's Book Reviews
http://www.dalenesbookreviews.blogspot.com/

8/24- Close Encounters of the Night Kind
http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/

8/25- Just Paranormal Romance
http://www.justparanormalromance.com/

8/25- Sun Mountain Reviews
http://sunmountainreviews.wordpress.com/

8/25- Sassy Book Lovers
http://sassybooklovers.blogspot.com/

8/25- Reading Between the Wines
http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.com/