Tour, Giveaway & Review: Unwrapping Tess: Christmas Encounters (Vegas Mates #5) by Krystal Shannan

[Eva Millien]

Blurb:

Tess Demakis loves the city life. The noise, the lights, the people. Everything about the rush feels like home. The only thing missing is a spark with any of the pack males. After her and her twin sister's twenty-fifth birthday passes, she'd thought for sure one of the handsome men in her aunt's pack might've been meant for her.

- No. Such. Luck. -

Patrick O'Hearn just got back home from a long tour overseas with his SEAL unit. The big grizzly is ready to lie back and enjoy the snowy mountain inn retreat his brother renovated last year, meet his brother's wife and some of her family, enjoy good food, etc. The last thing he ever expected was to find a mate, especially not his sister-in-law. 

Now he can't think of anything but unwrapping the gorgeous sassy blonde and making her his forever. 

- Best. Christmas. Ever. - 

My Review:

At the family get together for the holidays, Tess meets the male that’s meant for her, Patrick O’Hearn, Will family get in the way or will this be the best Christmas ever in this charming paranormal holiday romance.

The holidays add a magical air to the charm of this fast paced and smooth flowing romance. The attraction between Tess and Patrick burns hot from the very first meeting and the sex scenes are scorching hot and the reader can’t help but get caught up in their captivating romance especially as Tess’s family and pack could put a stop to the mating.  The well written scenes and details capture the imagination while the passion and suspense draw the reader deeper into the story.

The wonderful characters from the Vegas Mates series are back with a holiday story that warms the heart on those cold nights. While I wish I could have spent more time with Tess and Patrick, I was completely caught up in the story and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series…maybe it will be Hallie’s.

5 STARS 4 FLAMES

Purchase Links:

Amazon : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OABLFN6

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/unwrapping-tess/id927556187?mt=11

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/unwrapping-tess

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/unwrapping-tess?store=allproducts&a...

KS Publishing, November 25 2014, 75 pages, ebook

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23550241-unwrapping-tess?from_s...

Series Links:

http://www.krystalshannan.com/vegas-mates/

https://www.goodreads.com/series/97283-vegas-mates

Excerpt

Tess turned to see a giant of a man filling the front doorway. His piney scent filled her lungs and her magick prickled with excitement.

“Patrick!” Scott walked to the doorway and embraced the newcomer. Margaret waddled her way over as well and was instantly enveloped into the two grizzly bears’ arms.

“Another bear?” Hallie whispered into her ear.

“I bet it’s his brother,” Tess said.

“Patrick, this is my wife, Margaret. And that crowd of friends in the great room,” Scott gestured to the group, “is part of the Vegas and New York Demakis wolf packs.”

“Good to meet you, Margaret.” Patrick’s voice carried through the room. “Scott can’t ever stop talking about you when I call home.”

Patrick gave Margaret a quick kiss on the forehead and the three of them moved together toward the great room.

“Everyone, this is my brother, Patrick. I didn’t say anything before, because we weren’t sure if he’d get his discharge papers before or after Christmas.” Scott proceeded to introduce him to each person in the room.

Tess followed his every movement and drank in his tantalizing scent. When Scott introduced her, Patrick’s beautiful blue eyes settled on her and all processing capabilities fled her body. All she managed was a squeaked “hi” and a lame wave.

Moisture pooled between her legs and her mouth went dry. Visions of them naked and entwined in sheets danced through her head. OMG! What was wrong with her?

“It’s him,” her wolf whispered.

~ Author Bio ~

 Krystal Shannan goes to sleep every night dreaming of mythical realms with werewolves, vampires, fae, and dragons. Occasional a fabulous, completely human story slips into the mix, but powers and abilities usually crop up without fail, twisting reality into whatever her mind can conceive.

 As a child, her parents encouraged her interests in Ancient Greek and Roman mythology and all things historical and magickal. As an adult the interests only grew. She is a child of Neverland and refuses to ever stop believing in fairies.

She is guilty of indulging and being a Buffy the Vampire Slayer groupie as well as an Angel fan. For those of you unfamiliar with the world of Joss Whedon, you are missing out! She also makes sure to watch as many action and adventure movies as possible. The more exciting the better. Yippee-Ki-Yay..... If you don't know the end of that phrase, then you probably don't like the same movies.

 She writes stories full of action, snark, magick, and heart-felt emotion. If you are looking for leisurely paced sweet romance, her books are probably not for you. But, for those looking for a magical ride, filled with adventure, passion, and just a hint of humor. Welcome home.

 Krystal Shannan

Putting Magick in Romance one Soul Mate at a Time.

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