So for those of you who enjoy my Cascadia Wolves, there’s a new book coming out called Fated. This one is Megan getting her HEA at long last. I love fated mate stories but they can’t all be the same or it gets boring. So what happens if you get your fated mate but it’s not easy? What happens if a proud and powerful werewolf mates with a man who has hidden from what he truly is for most of his life?
Blurby Bit: Just because Fate brings you your perfect mate doesn’t mean it’ll be easy.
Could there be any worse fate than a road trip from Seattle to L.A.—with one’s mother—to attend a wedding? Why yes, when one isn’t married yet, like Megan Warden. Toss in a grandmother and a carload of already married sisters and it’s a recipe for sneaking sips of “special” coffee while someone else drives.
Shane Rosario has better things to do than attend a wedding where his father’s relatives will be at him nonstop about getting married and having children. If it weren’t for seeing his anchor bond, Layla, he’d have taken a pass on the entire weekend. It would be easy, since he’s become adept at hiding who and what he is.
When the two weren’t even looking, Fate steps in and before they know it, their bond is sealed. Bonded pair, married in the eyes of their people. Two people tied together in every way. Trouble is, Shane’s not sure he wants all that comes with Megan. And Megan’s certain she’s not willing to live outside her pack, pretending to be human.
The distance between them is more than geographical. It’s a widening gulf rapidly filling with resentment…an emotional divide only acceptance could bridge. Can Shane can accept himself to cross it? Only if they let love take control.
I loved writing Fated. It was a challenge because it was emotional and I did spend some time crying as I wrote it. But I hope it turned out well and I hope you all enjoy it too.
I received my author copies earlier this week so I thought a contest might be in order. SO - if you’d like to win an ARC of Fated all you need to do is tell me why you like fated mate stories, or why you don’t.
I’ll choose a winner at random from the comments Friday July 25 at noon pacific. Good luck!
WINNER IS COMMENTER #5 - Tracy Lenz-Pessin! Tracy email me with your format choice and I’ll email it your way ASAP!!
I am a total romantic at heart, and love the idea that there is someone out there that will be the great love of your life, will complete you, and connect you to someone body and soul. Love the passion and intensity in your stories, Lauren, and am totally hooked on this series.
by Cathy M July 24th, 2008 at 11:44 amThe idea that as part of your destiny your special someone is out there is completely and totaly romantic. And that’s what a fated mate story is. It’s your destiny to meet. Which Casadia sort of represents. There is one special someone out there. It’s just a metter of finding him.
by Christine July 24th, 2008 at 1:20 pmHi Lauren!
by ChristineA July 24th, 2008 at 2:29 pmI like fated mate stories especially when one or both of the character’s first instinct is to fight their destiny to be together. I enjoy that turmoil and it makes the road to their happily ever after so much more rewarding. :)
I like the fated mate story line, because I like the idea of a special someone. What I really like about fated to be mates is how they have to work out their differences before they have their HEA. It’s kinda like a relationship backwards.
by Jennifer R July 24th, 2008 at 3:10 pmFated mate stories are so romantic and intense. There’s usually also a bio-chemical and/or psychic aspect as well which makes the couple that much stronger.
by Tracy Lenz-Pessin July 24th, 2008 at 4:38 pmI don’t like fated mate stories where everthing runs too smoothly that there is no conflict. I am one of those people who if I am told what to do I tend to get my back and not want to do it lol.
by Pamk July 24th, 2008 at 7:43 pmHave I told you how excited I am that Megan’s story is (almost) here? (insert jumpy happy smilie) I have? ‘k, just checking.
Fated mates are one of my all time favorite story lines. That “made for each other” passion just gets me every time.
by Ember July 25th, 2008 at 7:37 amHi Lauren!
by Angie-la July 25th, 2008 at 8:38 amHmmm. I don’t guess I have ever really though a lot about the fated mate premise. I like it, though. To think that there is one person that is yours, no matter what and eventually you will be together. That is pretty romantic.