Welcome Cia Nordwell to the blog and her new story Protecting Bear!

First off, thanks for hosting me, JC! Today I thought I’d let visitors find out a bit more about Bear. Don’t forget to check out the new excerpt and comment for your chance to win the $10 Amazon gift card. The winner will be chosen randomly from the commenters and then announced on the final stop back at my blog on January 20^th. Don’t forget to leave your email, or I won’t be able to contact you.

 

Uncovering Kameron

Bear gave me a hard time, so I thought I’d try to keep this simple. Tell us something about you we don’t know.

Sorry, I didn’t mean to laugh. Bear’s been a little cranky since Jimmy’s last visit. Something about me? I hate those kinds of questions. I mean, what do I chose? Favorite food, childhood pet, family secrets or… what do I have in my pockets?  

What you have in your pockets? Oh no, let’s not go there. How about your childhood pet?

I didn’t have one.

Really? Why’d you pick that as a question then?

I dunno. Random thought, I guess. I always wanted a cat though. They’re fun to stroke.

No stroking! This is not going to head into the gutter like Bear’s interview. Let’s keep it clean.

That’s not nearly as much fun.

Too bad. Why’d you become a cop?

Cops help people. I’ve always wanted to be someone that helps others. Just… no more undercover work. It’s hard on all of my relationships.

I bet. Can you tell us a bit about your family?

Two parents. They split up when I was a teen, but stayed friendly. I’ve a little sister, but she’s from my dad’s second marriage and still in grade school. Mom was upset when I moved, but coming here was good for me. I’m gonna take Bear to meet them soon.

I bet he’ll like that. How about your hobbies?

I like soccer. I miss having a local league, but I watch it on TV. I run. Can’t get soggy around the middle or the perps will start getting away from me. I like reading biographies when I’m not watching movies with Bear.

Running, ughs. Better you than me.

Bear says that too! He refuses to get up and go with me.

What three words do you think best describe you?

I hate these kinds of questions. You know, I’ve been in mandated therapy before. It’s always a balancing act. Can’t be too cocky, but you don’t want to come across as having low self-esteem or emotional problems.

I promise not to tell your boss you need therapy.

I guess… Strong. Dependable. Bear would say I’m a cocky giant. Of course what he really means is—

Don’t finish that! What is with you guys?

We’ve only been together a few months. What do you expect?

Grr!

Bear was right, your face does turn really red.

You’re both full of yourselves!

And whose fault is that?

…

Sorry.  

No you’re not.

You’re right. But hey, at least we keep you entertained!

Right. Thanks for that. I think I’m just gonna go. If I wanted to deal with a pair of kids I’d be paying attention to mine.

 

 

Synopsis: Bear has horrible luck with guys. Kameron seems like a good guy, but Bear thought his ex was a good guy too. He turned out to be a drug dealer. Kameron isn't who Bear thinks he is, though, and Vilem's enemies are looking for Bear. They want to… talk. 

Excerpt:

He'd received a tip Vilem was on the move and wanted more eyes on the bar. After their drink, they left, but only to keep an eye on the outside exits around Capstone. Kameron stayed to watch Bear.

The slim man rocked behind the bar, serving customers, smiling and joking as he got them their drinks. The crowd on the floor was a writhing mass of flesh, zoned out on the hardcore beat of the bass-thumping music. More than one man leaned in too close, which made Kameron growl, but Bear never let anyone invade his space. Jimmy sent him a text. Loren almost ratted us out. You have to catch that mutt before he tells Bear!

“Shit.” Kameron tapped the tiny keyboard on his phone, cursing the buttons. Working on it. Staking out the bar. Kameron didn’t take his eyes off Bear, unable to stop worrying since one guy was tossed by a bouncer for trying to climb over the bar. Two other guys had been helped out after they were yanked down off their tables.

 Bear’s neighbor said a man matching his desc was hanging around yesterday too.

Kameron winced. That meant he’d need to take Bear home or follow him again. With a cop for a brother, Bear was smart enough to make it risky to tail him. The late nights in his car were starting to wear on Kameron. But if he took Bear home, he’d be tempted to go inside and once there… well, his control wasn’t what it should be. He wanted Bear.

 

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Author Bio:

Alicia Nordwell is one of those not so rare creatures, a reader turned writer. Striving to find something interesting to read one day, she decided to write what she wanted instead. Then the voices started... Yep, not only does she talk about herself in the third person for bios, she has voices in her head constantly clamoring to get out. Fortunately for readers, with the encouragement of her family and friends, she decided for her own sanity to keep writing. Now you can find her stories both free and e-published! Oh yeah, she's a wife, mom of two, and lives in the dreary, yet ideal for her redhead complexion, Pacific Northwest. Except for when she disappears into one of the many worlds in her head, of course! 

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