Kristina's Books & More: Release Blitz, Interview, & Giveaway: Snowbound With the Pack by Laura Welling!

She’s a hero, haunted by her past.

Title: Snowbound with the Pack

Author: Laura Welling

Series: The Cursed Pack #2

Genre: Paranormal/Shifter Romance

Release Date: February 16, 2016

Publisher: Self-Published

Print Length: 20K

Format: Digital

Novie helped save the Alpha’s family from the Big Sky Pack’s enemies, but the cost tore her soul. Now, she’s haunted by the memories of her friends’ deaths. To hide that she’s losing her mind, she moves to the outskirts of the Pack’s territory, with only her music and ghosts for company.Kyle is the Pack’s newest lieutenant, and it’s his job to check on remote wolf families. Intrigued by Novie, he tries to learn her secrets, but she keeps them under ice.When Novie and Kyle are trapped together in a blizzard, her nightmares turn to reality.Can she trust again, or is her heart frozen as the depth of a Montana winter?

Available at: Amazon

Other Books in The Cursed Pack Series:

Three years ago, Annie had a three-day fling in Cancun with a handsome stranger, Dash. Two years ago, she gave birth to his son. Now, Annie’s son is fading away with a mysterious illness, and she must seek help from his father, who doesn’t know he exists. But Dash has news for her: first, he’s a werewolf; second, he’s about to be crowned their king; and third, their son has been touched by an ancient curse.

Available at: Amazon

Praise for Heir To The Pack:

“Heir to the Pack has it all...car chases, murders, curses, crazy twists, sexy werewolves, and one cute little kid. I found myself captivated by the story and unable to put it down.” - Amazon reviewer

“I enjoyed it so much that I have added the author to my must read authors' list.” – Goodreads reviewer

“Heir To The Pack is a poignant romance that is full of emotional depth, tough choices, strength in overcoming desperate odds, and finding friends in odd places. TRULY MAGICAL AND HEARTWRENCHING!!” – Addicted to Romance

“If you love shifters then this is a pack you’ll want to discover. Definitely recommend this for paranormal romance readers, it’s hot, sexy with a good story and engaging characters.” – Keeper Bookshelf

“The characters were compelling and the plot is edgy, suspenseful, and downright sexy. The writing comes to together beautifully and I fell in love with this story and the romance. I can't wait to see where else the author will take me in future books!” – Marie’s Tempting Reads

“A fast-paced, well written book. The story drew me in from the very beginning and I didn't want to put it down.” – Night Owl Reviews

How would you introduce your books to someone that has yet to read them?

The Cursed Pack series is about werewolves. I’m having a lot of fun using classic romance tropes in a paranormal setting. Book 1, Heir To The Pack is a werewolf’s secret baby story. Book 2, Snowbound With The Pack is about werewolves stranded in a remote cabin in Montana.

I try to make my characters complex and realistic: they are far from perfect. My books can be dark, but there’s usually a good dash of humor thrown in to balance the angst.

What inspired you to start writing?

I’ve been writing as long as I can remember! My mother was a great storyteller, and I think that had a lot to do with it.

What’s your favorite scene/line from your works?

There’s this big blond guy called Gaelan, who’s the Alpha’s second. He’s kind of the Han Solo of the series in many ways, and he gets a lot of good lines. He says things like, “Even the term ‘werewolf’ is something some potato farmer made up,” and “You know, you seem nice and all, and you’re really cute, but this question thing right here is why I’m never getting married.”

He’s going to be the hero in book 3, so there’s more in store from him!

What's the hardest thing about writing? The easiest?

The hardest thing is having to write even when the words don’t come easily.

The easiest (or perhaps the most fun) is coming up with ideas. Story ideas and characters pop into my head when I’m driving or in the shower, and then it’s a race to jot them down as soon as I can.

How has your life changed since you began writing?

I have less time to read.

Do you listen to music while you write?

No. I may be unusual in that. But I try to write anywhere and everywhere I get five minutes, so I’ll take whatever ambience is wherever I am.

Out of all of your characters, who is your favorite?

Usually the hero of whatever book I’m in the middle of working on at the time!

What do you want readers to take away from your books?

There’s often an underlying theme in my books about having to accept your true self to find real happiness. It’s not a message—the books are supposed to be entertainment first and foremost—but if that is a takeaway for some readers I’d be happy.

You’re stranded on a desert island. What books do you take with you?

I would cheat and take my Kindle because there are a lot of books I’d want to take. Authors I can read over and over again include Ilona Andrews, J.R. Ward, Anne McCaffrey, J.K. Rowling, and Dick Francis. That’s a pretty eclectic list, I know.

When she’s not writing, Laura Welling wears a lot of other hats: mother, farmer, and software engineer. She's Australian but lives in the United States on a horse farm, which she shares with her family, crazy dogs, and various horses, cats and chickens. She is a compulsive reader of all genre fiction, who started reading before the age of two, and never stopped. She wrote her first “book” when she was five—a spy story, which has since been joined in a bottom drawer by various other early attempts.