Title: The Howling Heart
Author: April Bostic
Published: August
8th, 2013 by Eternal Press
Word Count: approx.
89,500
Genre: Adult
Paranormal Romance
Content Warning: Explicit
Sexual Content
Restricted Age: 18+
Synopsis:
Paige Donovan is an ambitious college graduate who aspires
to reach the top of the corporate ladder. She’s climbing fast when she's given
the promotion of a lifetime at a prestigious fashion magazine in New York City.
Her bright future comes to an unexpected halt after news of her father’s death.
She inherits his old cabin in the Colorado Rockies, and just when she thinks
her luck couldn’t get any worse, she has a car accident in the mountains and
awakens in the small, remote community of Black River.
Soon, she’s engulfed in the mystical world of Varulv--wolves descended from 13th century Scandinavia and blessed by Norse gods with the ability to appear human. Paige is desperate to return home, but she never expects to fall for her rescuer, Riley Gray, a charming young werewolf from England who offers her an alternate future with his pack.
Now, she must choose between the career she’s always wanted and the love she’s always dreamed.
Soon, she’s engulfed in the mystical world of Varulv--wolves descended from 13th century Scandinavia and blessed by Norse gods with the ability to appear human. Paige is desperate to return home, but she never expects to fall for her rescuer, Riley Gray, a charming young werewolf from England who offers her an alternate future with his pack.
Now, she must choose between the career she’s always wanted and the love she’s always dreamed.
About the Author:
April
Bostic is a New Jersey-based, Adult Romance author who enjoys unleashing her
creativity and letting her imagination run wild. Her love of romance books
inspired her to become not just a reader, but also a writer. In December 2008,
she self-published her first novel, a contemporary romance with a supernatural
twist entitled "A Rose to the Fallen".
Her first short story, "Right Here, Right Now", released in January 2012, is an erotic romance with a dash of S&M. The following year, she released two more short stories: a romantic urban fantasy inspired by the Greek myth of Eros and Psyche entitled "Eros, My Love", and a sexy romantic comedy entitled "Love Addiction".
After five years, she released her second novel, "The Howling Heart" in August 2013, a paranormal romance that delves into the mystical world of werewolves and Norse gods. To end her busiest year in publishing, April will release her fourth and final short story in December, a historical vampire romance entitled "A Dark Scandal".
Her first short story, "Right Here, Right Now", released in January 2012, is an erotic romance with a dash of S&M. The following year, she released two more short stories: a romantic urban fantasy inspired by the Greek myth of Eros and Psyche entitled "Eros, My Love", and a sexy romantic comedy entitled "Love Addiction".
After five years, she released her second novel, "The Howling Heart" in August 2013, a paranormal romance that delves into the mystical world of werewolves and Norse gods. To end her busiest year in publishing, April will release her fourth and final short story in December, a historical vampire romance entitled "A Dark Scandal".
Excerpt from The Howling Heart
by April Bostic:
“Have you ever made love to a human?” I asked timidly. My
ears felt hot, and I looked at him through shy eyes. I hoped I wasn't
overstepping the boundary of personal information.
He answered quietly. “No.”
His revelation came as a surprise, but I was still curious. “What about a wolf?” I don’t know why I asked. I knew there was no possible way this extremely attractive man was a virgin.
He hesitated this time. Seconds ticked by before he replied, “Pack law states we can only make love after we claim a mate and the leader recognizes our union.”
His indirect answer caught me off-guard, and I couldn't keep the sarcasm from my words. “You’re not one to follow the rules, so I’ll take that as a yes.”
I looked away and lifted my feet out of the water. With my legs bent, I pressed my knees against my chest and wrapped my arms around them. I thought the conversation was over, but Riley was determined to have my attention. His fingers grasped my chin to turn my head toward him.
“That’s probably the only law I haven’t broken.”
Our gazes locked, and he almost stole my breath, again. “Why? I know abstinence can’t be easy for you.”
His voice was almost a whisper. “Not anymore.”
I noticed his green irises had flecks of amber in them—the same color as his wolf eyes. That’s when I realized our heads had moved closer.
Riley’s warm breath caressed my face, and it smelled of hickory and clove. “I’m not interested in any she-wolves in the pack.”
He answered quietly. “No.”
His revelation came as a surprise, but I was still curious. “What about a wolf?” I don’t know why I asked. I knew there was no possible way this extremely attractive man was a virgin.
He hesitated this time. Seconds ticked by before he replied, “Pack law states we can only make love after we claim a mate and the leader recognizes our union.”
His indirect answer caught me off-guard, and I couldn't keep the sarcasm from my words. “You’re not one to follow the rules, so I’ll take that as a yes.”
I looked away and lifted my feet out of the water. With my legs bent, I pressed my knees against my chest and wrapped my arms around them. I thought the conversation was over, but Riley was determined to have my attention. His fingers grasped my chin to turn my head toward him.
“That’s probably the only law I haven’t broken.”
Our gazes locked, and he almost stole my breath, again. “Why? I know abstinence can’t be easy for you.”
His voice was almost a whisper. “Not anymore.”
I noticed his green irises had flecks of amber in them—the same color as his wolf eyes. That’s when I realized our heads had moved closer.
Riley’s warm breath caressed my face, and it smelled of hickory and clove. “I’m not interested in any she-wolves in the pack.”
Interview
between Keira Kroft and April Bostic
Welcome
to Keira’s Corner, where there is always chocolate, and lots and lots of
coffee.
Keira: You have a story out through Eternal Press entitled The
Howling Heart. What is that about?
The
Howling Heart is an adult paranormal romance about a young woman from New York
City named Paige who falls in love with a young werewolf from England named
Riley. They first met as children in the forest, and are reunited years later
as adults after a tragedy in Paige’s life. They both face many obstacles that
prevent them from being together and it’s not only because they’re different
species. Paige wants to focus on her career, but she wants to be with Riley,
too. Pack law prohibits him from abandoning it, so they have to figure out how
to make their relationship work.
Keira: What made you choose that title?
The beginning of book describes Riley howling for Paige, because
he loves her and he’s upset that she left him. Since Riley’s a wolf and the
story focuses on love, I thought The Howling Heart would be fitting. Plus, it’s
short and catchy!
Keira: Where did the idea for your story come from?
I was inspired to write The
Howling Heart after watching the movie Blood and Chocolate and the television
series Wolf Lake.
Keira: What is your preferred genre to write in?
Adult Romance
Keira: Please tell us about any future projects that you are
planning.
My fourth short story, A Dark Scandal, will be released in e-book
in December 2013. I might write a sequel to The Howling Heart depending on
certain factors, mostly motivation, which is extremely difficult for me.
Keira: How many books have you written?
I’ve written two novels, three short stories with one on the way!
Keira: Do you have a special writing method?
When I write novels, I write an outline first. It consists of all
the information about each character, their descriptions and relationships to
one another. Then I write summaries of what I want to happen in each chapter.
If there is specific dialogue that I want to remember, I will jot it down. As I
write the story, I follow the outline and fill in the details and dialogue.
Keira: What advice would you give to an unpublished writer?
If you write a story, and you’re passionate about it, don’t give
up on it. See it through to the end, because you’ll feel so good about yourself
when you do. It’s a major accomplishment to finish a story, whether it’s a
short story, novella, or novel. Don’t get discouraged by negative readers or
reviews. Remember for every person who doesn’t like your work, there will be
someone who does. Writing, like all forms of art, is subjective, and not
everyone is going to like your work. Be brave and put yourself out there. It
takes a lot of courage to be a writer or author. Don’t be afraid, because
you’ll realize it’s not so scary once you do it.
Let’s get personal…
Keira: Do you judge a book by its cover?
I’m ashamed to say, but yes, I do. I think it’s because I’m a
visual person.
Keira: What is your Ideal vacation spot?
A tropical island like Hawaii or The Bahamas
Keira: Scary Movies or Happy Endings?
Happy Endings
Keira: What is your favorite food?
Pizza Hut pan pizza with extra cheese & sausage.
Keira: What is your guilty Pleasure?
Playing The Sims game on my computer.
Keira: What is your favorite Smell?
I love sweet smells, like
candy, cookies, or cake.
Keira: What is your favorite color?
Pink. It’s been my favorite color since I was a child.
Keira: What is your favorite day of the week?
Saturday, because I don’t have to work and I can look forward to
another day afterward that I still
don’t have to work.
Keira: What is your favorite animal?
The Arctic Wolf
Thank you so much
for joining us today.
Keira
Kroft
