The Blackwood Pack saga continues…
This is part of a continuing series by Amazon International Bestselling Author, Mary Rundle – reading the previous titles is advised. Readers will enjoy catching up with members of the Blackwood Pack and reading about what is happening to them as the pack does what it does best ̶ caring for one another and helping shifters everywhere.
Pursuing his dream, Sawyer heads to LA for some sun, waves and surfing lessons. After a disappointing day of surfing, he heads back to his campsite and meets Alex, his Fated Mate, who runs away, valuing his freedom more than anything else.
After the death of his wealthy, domineering father, Alex is can finally shed a lifetime of restrictions. Leaving New York City, he sets out on a long, cross-country RV trip, unaware that an overnight stop in a Los Angeles campground will yield not one Fated Mate, but two! Shocked at meeting Sawyer, Alex rejects him, vowing never to be under the thumb of any Alpha mate.
Glenn, a career secret agent, is also in LA to seek help from his friend, Ghost, a surfing instructor, in his quest to find who is responsible for kidnapping Glenn’s mother and other rare shifters. After meeting up with Ghost, Glenn discovers his Fated Mate is Sawyer, his friend’s current surfing student.
After the three mates finally meet, each has to face up to some hard facts about their past and present lives before coming to an understanding that leads them to find love and happiness with each other.
Astounding surprises, rare and unique gifts, an action-packed mission, and many unexpected twists and turns make this passionate love story by Mary Rundle impossible to put down once you’ve read the first page.
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Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?
No, but many readers seem to find them anyway. That’s the fun part. I have an extensive give and take with my readers that I find enjoyable and instructive. I have more than 400 people in my author’s group and they’re always suggesting pairing of mates for my future books.
What was your hardest scene to write?
- My first thruple claiming in Darkness Master. I never realized how complex it could become when you have three lovers going at it. Aside from the need to be anatomically accurate, I had to be very clear about who was saying what to whom. It took me almost a week to write those two chapters and my editor almost the same amount of time to unscramble the multiple arms, legs and other parts.
What one thing would you give up to become a better writer?
- No need for that. You become a better writer by just writing more and more. They say that by the time you’ve written a million words you’re either much better or should think about doing something else. LOL. For me, having now written a million words, I definitely know my writing has improved.
Does your family support your career as a writer?
- 100%. My husband is a gem. Not only does he do a superb job of editing, but he also does a lot around the house to take that burden off me when I’m writing. Love you, babe!
If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?
- Let’s turn this into a teaching moment for those who want to be writers. When you are growing up try to participate in as many different experiences as you can. Listen to how people say things and your dialogue will shine instead of being stilted. Observe and try new things; don’t stay anchored in the mud. In my lifetime I’ve had a lot of jobs, some of them really tough, like factory work. And then later in various businesses. Money was always tight but that was tempered by adventure and travel. From all these experiences, good writers are forged, so grab them and don’t let them pass you by.
Do you believe in writer’s block?
Yes. Every creative person sometimes finds themselves cornered Even athletes get into slumps. It’s a normal part of the process of writing and I now many writers who’ve been immobilized by it for both short and long periods of times. I am fortunate not to have had it but I can certainly empathize with fellow writers who have. The up side is that they usually bounce back and keep on writing.
What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?
- Now here’s where we get into semantics. I don’t have difficulties with the artistic side; my stories just write themselves when I sit down. What is difficult, is doing the promotion that has to be done (it’s time consuming) and coping with certain technical difficulties that sometimes arise. I also design my own covers and some of my banners and promos and so all of these become a difficult part of the process.
If you didn’t write, what would you do for work?
- I’d probably just lounge around on my yacht in Portofino, Italy. Okay, I couldn’t resist that. I’d do any kind of work I needed to earn a living…I’m pretty versatile that way and have always been throughout my life.
- What are you working on next?
Brady’s story. I’m hoping to release Book 11 of the Blackwood Pack series in June depending on whether Brady’s mate behaves himself. LOL
Mary is giving away a $20 Amazon gift card and a Blackwood Pack mug to one lucky winner:
After a shower, he dressed quickly and then, after securing everything inside the trailer, grabbed a protein bar and a bottle of juice for breakfast. Sitting down at the table, he studied the map of Southern California. There were only two other gay campgrounds, neither of which were close to the one he was presently at. That meant a day of travel. Something Alex wasn’t very happy about but it was a far better alternative than finding himself again under someone’s thumb.
Taking another bite, he chewed slowly while considering the two options, head south to Palm Springs or north to San Francisco. According to his research both were meccas for men like him and both were on his list to visit. His goal was to pick the one he liked most, then buy a house, somewhere he’d be free from the restrictions others had always imposed on him for as long as he could remember.
If there were any doubts about taking off on his cross-country trip, they were gone as Alex began to experience what he’d been robbed of in his youth. Vowing to never fall under another person’s control again, he was quite prepared to live the rest of his life alone, finding pleasure in random hook-ups instead of being crunched under the boot of a mate. Even though he’d heard talk at school about the pleasures guaranteed by finding a fated mate, Alex knew the price was too high, at least for him. His only regret—and it wasn’t a deal breaker—was that his choice would mean accepting a lifetime of loneliness.
Finishing his breakfast, he decided to head south, keeping to his original plan to check out Palm Springs first. Folding up his map, Alex stuffed it back into the folder before gathering up some water and snacks to take with him in the SUV. Glancing around the trailer once more to make sure everything was secured, he opened the door. Lifting his gaze, Alex stopped mid step as his eyes landed on the one person he was hoping to avoid.
Standing naked at the edge of the clearing after shifting, Sawyer stared at the slim man whose face he would never forget. His mate was even more beautiful in the daylight. When he saw Alex’s tongue tentatively licking his lower lip, his body flamed with desire, his now-hardened cock quivering against Sawyer’s stomach, demanding to be sheathed in his mate’s body. Never, in all the time he sought pleasure with strangers, did he ever feel the overpowering need to be one with another as he did now. There wasn’t any way he could deny what his body was telling him. Taking a step forward, Sawyer reached out his hand, wanting to touch his mate’s body…to bury his nose against his mate’s neck…to imprint his mate’s scent in his heart…to mark the man as his.
All of Alex’s plans to flee flew out of his mind as he gazed at the gorgeous, naked man in front of him. Shivers ran up his spine, his cock hardened, his legs trembled. Intense desire ran through his body, overtaking his mind until all he could think of was that man taking him, easing his need, filling him up with cum. Nothing else mattered now…his preparations to leave were replaced by images of him surrendering as the man’s cock entered his body, making Alex his mate. His jeans were too tight, the flannel shirt was suddenly too hot, the urge to tear off his clothes had his fingers reaching for a button but when the man moved towards him it was as if someone had dumped a bucket of ice cold water over his body allowing him to remember his vow to remain free. Panicking now, he held up his hands. “No…don’t come closer. I don’t want you. Leave me alone!” Turning around, he retreated back into the trailer, slamming the door behind him.
As my books began to be translated into other languages, I also became an Amazon International Best-Selling author and then achieved the honor of becoming an Amazon All Star due to their popularity. My tenth book, Darkness Master has just been published and audible versions of the entire series are in progress.
I love the M/M paranormal genre because it gives my imagination a lot of territory in which to roam. My mind can really run wild and come up with some amazing stuff when it doesn’t have to stay inside the box.
My readers tell me they feel like they’re members of the pack as the stories unfold…as if they’re right there in the middle of the action. Others tell me it’s like watching a fast-paced movie. My writing style pulls no punches…readers love it and are always clamoring for the next book.
Stories come to me as if channeled by my characters, all of whom I love (except for a few villains). They are eager to recount their lives, loves and adventures and are not inhibited when it comes to revealing steamy, sexy details.
I currently live in the Northeast and love the beautiful change of seasons, my husband, and our quirky calico cat, though not necessarily in that order. I’m always happy to hear from my readers and can be reached through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, email, or my website.
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