Please welcome fellow author, Sandra Cox here for the release of her new book, “Mateo’s Law.” I just finished it and the review is included at the end of the post!
Sandra has a question for us: If you were a shapeshifter and had the choice, what animal would you be? Would you choose a secluded or highly populated area to live in? Got a place in mind?
MATEO’S LAW
Blurb:
A modern day, shape-shifting sheriff.
He’s the sheriff of a sparsely populated county in Montana. His blood brother and childhood best friend is Chief of Police on the Blackfoot Reservation, but they no longer speak. His deputy is a southern transplant with the body of a high-priced call girl, a voice of honey and a mouth of a trucker. And if that’s not enough, he’s got a secret that would stun those that know him best. Other than that, it’s business as usual for Sheriff Mateo Grey.
Excerpt:
Mateo took a step past her, alert, dangerous.
Blair put a hand on his arm. Warmth surged through her fingers. Motionless, his nostrils flared. She withdrew her hand.
One heartbeat. Two. The dark closed in around her.
Then the tension in him vanished as quickly as it came.
“Whatever, whoever is gone.”
“How do you know?” But she knew what his response would be. The same one it always was.
“Gut feeling.” He shrugged.
A gut feeling that caused his nostrils to flare and draw in a heavy inhale as if he sniffed the air. She shrugged it off. She was too much a realist to give credence to ‘gut feelings’ but she was also savvy enough not to argue about the sheriff’s. Instead, got down to the matter at hand. “Don’t worry about it. Something’s come up.”
He cast one long, last look into the deep, dark of the woods then turned his sharp gaze back to her. “What?” He raked fingers through thick black hair, sprinkled with silver. Moonlight outlined damn fine pecs and a lean torso.
“We need to get to the rez.”
“Not our jurisdiction.” He started toward the house.
“The chief of police specifically requested you.” She fell in step beside him. Demanded more like, but she wisely kept that to herself.
“Kipp? Jesse Kipp?” His eyebrows rose.
Blair strove for patience, not her strong suit, and just managed not to roll her eyes. There was only one on the rez. “Yup.”
“Why?”
They crossed the porch and he swung through the door.
She stepped in behind him and looked around. A small entryway led into a sparsely furnished, spacious living room with a large west window that always drew her. Pine and oak beckoned. And when the sun went down, it turned the whole landscape into a crimson and purple pallet of glory. But tonight, the view she loved made her feel vulnerable as the sky blackened and the branches reached out twisty, skeletal fingers. Impatient with herself, she pulled her mind back to the reason for being here.
“There’s a little three-year-old girl that’s lost. The weather is supposed to drop. Jesse needs all the help he can get.”
He straightened. His strange amber-colored eyes flared. He gave an abrupt nod. “Give me two minutes.”
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Bio:
Sandra is a vegetarian, animal lover and avid gardener. She lives with her husband, their dog and cats in sunny North Carolina.
Her stories consist of all things western…and more. She is a category bestselling Amazon author, Eppie finalist and Golden Ankh Award winner.
Connect with Sandra here:
Website
Amazon Page
Thanks for hosting me!
Here is my review:
by Sandra Cox
“Mateo’s Law” is an exciting paranormal, western romance that I read in two sittings. It is set in a small town in Montana, where Blair moved to join the force as a deputy. She is in a long-distance relationship but is attracted to the sheriff, Mateo. When something attacks a town resident, they investigate it together, but Blair is unaware of Mateo’s secret of being a shapeshifter. I love it when Mateo is in his alternative form, and I felt his freedom. The scenery is lush and the town a place I’d want to call home. Blair and Mateo have great chemistry, conversations, and working relationship. I was definitely rooting for Blair and Mateo and hope more stories are coming with these characters. If you love a paranormal page-turning romance, you won’t want to miss this! Five-Stars
Oooh, this sounds intriguing, and I know that Sandra is an awesome author, have read many of her books. If I were able to shapeshift, I think I’d want to live somewhere marginally remote, and—despite how much I love cats—I want to be a falcon. I’ve always wanted to fly 🙂 and falcons have that incredible speed as a plus 🙂
Hey, Mae. Thanks for the kind words and right back at ya.
I love your choice of falcon. Won’t it be beyond words to soar on the wind with the sun warming your wings?
That would be pure bliss. Hope you are well!
Sandra is an incredible author, Mae, I agree. I love your choice of falcon! I would love soaring, too. I was thinking about a dolphin, as long as I could be free of nets, pollution, and hunters. Cats crossed my mind, too. Fun to think about.
It is fun! 🙂
Thanks for the intro to a new author for me, Denise!
eden
Happy to introduce Sandra, here:) Thanks, Eden xo.
Thanks for your interest, Eden. It’s appreciated.
Thanks so much for helping me get the word out. I so appreciate ya.
I’m always happy to help promote your books! I appreciate you right back xo
This book sounds SOOOO good! I’ve added it to my kindle! Thank you for sharing, Denise!!
A really fun read, Jan:) Montana is somewhere I’ve always wanted to explore. Happy reading:)
Thanks, Jan! Much appreciated. That’s wonderful to hear.
The entire book is as good as that excerpt sounds. I’d know–I just finished it. Oh my.
Another hit for Sandra, Jacqui. I hope these characters make another appearance.
Jacqui and Denise,
Thank you, ladies. Your reading (and writing) abilities leave me in awe. I think I read two to your ten:)
A great ‘nudge’ for Sandra’s new book. Well done to both author and reviewer.Denise! 🙂
Thanks, Billy 🙂 I had fun with this read.
Thanks, Billy.
Congratulations to Sandra and Thanks, Denise for hosting. Sounds like a winner.
i was happy to host, John:) I would say it was a winner when I read it late into the night.
Yes. Lack of sleep is a good indicator.
Thanks, John:)
😁
Lovely to see Sandra getting around with her new book, Denise. I hope you are well.
Thanks, Robbie. It is good to see Sandra make the rounds:) I’m doing well here, just buried in the final edit before release. Hope you are well too. xo
Thank you, Roberta:)
I would love to give company to Mae and fly with her. 🙂 I have almost finished Mateo’s Law, just 15% is left and I am liking it. Thanks for a lovely review Denise, devoid of any spoilers.
How nice to hear, Balroop! I appreciate your support very much:)
I’ll join you guys on the flight, Balroop:) I try to be very careful about not saying more than the Blurb says. Happy reading.
Sandra your book sounds very interesting. Congratulations on your book launch!
Thanks for hosting, Denise.
Thanks so much, Peggy:)
I was happy to host, Peggy:) Thanks for dropping by!
Your release is just around the corner, Denise…..
Yes it is, just finished thst final edit, whew:)
Sounds like a great read. I’m not much of a romance reader, but the paranormal aspects as well as the “page-turner” story is appealing. Thanks for your recommendation, Denise, and congrats to Sandra on the wonderful review.
Thanks for the kind words:)
Shape shifters in stories have always intrigued me, Diana. I like to image the freedom of it:)
I do too. And I like the idea of the sheriff being a shape-shifter. That adds an interesting dimension. 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day:)
Thank you:) Happy Mother’s Day xo
The paranormal meets Western, I’m in! Thanks for sharing!
That’s how I felt, Mark:)
This looks like a great read. On my TBR 😀
It is a great read, Julie:)