Passionate Encounters: Blog Tour and Giveaway for Passion of a Witch by K.D. Friedrich

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Title: Passions of a Witch
Author:K.D. Friedrich
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher/date: Smashwords/Nov.29th 2016
Series: A Wicked series Bk 1

In a few weeks, Summer Leery will be mated. For most witches, it's a time to celebrate, but Summer isn't smiling. Her upcoming union is one of convenience, not love, contracted between her family and one of the most powerful families in the coven. As always, Summer's loyalty remains with her kin and the traditions she's expected to follow. No matter how much she detests her future husband. With her parents off to secure her nuptials, Summer is eager to enjoy her last moments of freedom.

Kian Lancaster's relationship with his father is volatile. So finding himself at the bastard's mercy is the last place Kian wants to be. Unfortunately, he has no choice. His mother is suffering from an unknown illness and needs constant care. Care that costs money. Money Kian doesn't have. With little options, he lets his father pay his mother's mounting medical bills, knowing the offer comes with a heavy price. Kian must work for his father's ruthless company. Looking to forget his bleak future, he plans a nostalgic night of liquor and fun in the local woods. Unaware his destiny lurks in the shadows of towering pine.

Summer is shocked to find a human trespassing on her family's land. More surprising is that the Goddess to all witches demands Summer welcome the cursed intruder. Summer has no time to waste playing host to a foolish human. No matter how handsome. With her wedding weeks away, Kian's a temptation she can't afford to entertain. But when her deity makes a decree to bring the male into the supernatural world... what's a witch to do?

Kian's about to find out. For the first time in his life, a woman didn't fall to her knees to please him. Summer's apathy shackled his lust and refused to let go. Kian knows he should stay away from Summer, but when it comes to this woman, he can't get enough.

Their attraction is instant, their desire intense. Two hearts forced together by the will of a Goddess. Is Summer strong enough to resist Kian's charm? Or will she risk it all to taste the power of love?

Exerpt

She stroked the side of her throat, caressing the spot where his lips had brushed. The memory of his sweet kiss lingered. Turning her face toward her shoulder, she caught his scent on her skin. The spicy, masculine musk clung to her clothes and settled on her thick head of curls, branding her as his.

A simple taste of his lips to satisfy her lust, what would it hurt?

Was she considering betraying her promised male, her people, and her family for a single moment of pleasure?

Never…

Yes…

I don't know.

She banged her fist against the counter, furious at herself for even contemplating such a disgraceful act. Shame and confusion weighed heavy on her soul. She hung her head.

"You okay in there?" Kian called out.

His sudden question derailed her train of thought.

She froze, praying he didn't pop his head in the kitchen. Kian's presence had a way of filling a room, leaving little opportunities for composure. In the short time she'd known him, he'd become her weakness. Putting some distance between her and his enthralling eyes and tempting lips would give her time to sort through the intense sensations and new desires rising within her.

She glanced over her shoulder. "Yes, I'm fine."

To her shock, she presented a level, almost carefree response, considering the storm of emotions battering her spirit.

The second the chatter and laughter rose to its previous level, Summer sighed in relief.

She knew what the Goddess decreed. Nothing would make her betray her promise to her deity, but she needed to set some ground rules of her own. Friendship did not require lust. No more casual touching. No more flirty glances. No more added temptation. Platonic friendship would be her mantra from now on.

Summer flashed a smile

I will not betray my coven for anyone. Not even you, Kian Lancaster.

K. D. Friedrich is a writer of Contemporary and Paranormal Romance. A lifelong New Yorker, an overprotective mother (her daughter's words), and an obsessed reader of everything romance. Most days, you can find her hard at work, creating intricate worlds and compelling characters, hot alpha heroes being her favorite. Her novel, Soul Tie Seduction, placed second in the 2013 Golden Palm contest for Paranormal Romance and was a finalist in the 2016 Golden Quill for Paranormal Romance.

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