Interview Amanda J. Greene Author of Wicked Passion

Give a warm welcome to Amanda J. Greene, Author of Wicked Passion, book three of Under Realm Assassins.

Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Amanda and her Wicked Passion!

Hello everyone! I’m Amanda J. Greene, a paranormal romance author from Southern California. I’ve been writing for the past ten years and I’m happy to share my latest release with you all today, Wicked Passion (Under Realm Assassins #3). Let’s get started!

If writing is your first passion, what is your second?

Writing is my calling, but I do love cooking. My husband and I host many parties at our home – every Sunday during football season our place is packed. He and his friends can eat a lot, which works perfectly for me since I find it nearly impossible to not cook for an army.

Okay, you’re casting the movie version of your novel – who would you choose for the main characters? We’re talking dream cast.

Katya: Jessica Lowndes

James: Robbie Amell

What is the theme of this book? If it’s part of a series, how does this book fit into the series?

Wicked Passion is a paranormal romance novella centered on James (vampire/assassin/former pirate) and Katya (dark aura succubus with insane power) and is the third installment within the Under Realm Assassins series. This book introduces a handful of characters that will all eventually have their own stories.

Why do you write what  you write? 

I write paranormal romance because the possibilities are endless. I’ve always been fascinated by the magical/mythical aspects that go hand-in-hand with paranormal themed works.

 What do you want your readers to take away from your books?

Thought my books focus on paranormal creatures, I try to make my characters as relatable and real as possible. I hope that readers feel connected to the story and become invested in the romance.

SPEED ROUND FOR A LITTLE ADDED FUN:

Speed Round (one word only answer): Yep, I know torture for a writer!<evil laugh>

Favorite movie: The Godfather
Favorite book: Lothaire (Immortals After Dark #12) by Kresley Cole
Last book read: Lord of Darkness (Maiden Lanes #5) by Elizabeth Hoyt
Favorite color: Purple
Stilettos or flipflops: Stilettos
Coffee or tea: Coffee
Ebook or audiobook or paperback: Paperback
Pencil or pen: Pencil

Favorite song: (At this very moment) Like I Ain’t – Tech N9ne

Streak or not: Not

Favorite dessert: Cheesecake Factory dessert menu

Favorite junk food: N/A

Favorite thing to do to relax: Read

Champagne or gin: Champagne

Paranormal or Historical: Paranormal

Wonder Woman or Top Model:  Wonder Woman

Favorite TV show: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Hot or cold: Cold

POV: 3rd person

I’d die if I don’t have: Coffee

Tell us a little about Wicked Passion!
James Stonewoll is an Elite Assassin for the Under Realm Syndicate—an expert hunter and merciless killer. As a former pirate, he thrives on danger, the more perilous the mission, the better and he can’t resist his newest contract: eliminate a rebel shape-shifting magic thief that stalks the border of the Under Realm kidnapping and murdering innocent Others. But never did the centuries old vampire anticipate playing hero to a mythical temptress with luscious curves, tantalizing lips, and hypnotic eyes.
Captured and held prisoner, Katya Moro was trapped in a seemingly endless loop of unimaginable agony as her magic was slowly being torn from her soul. A gasp away from death, she is rescued by a sinful kiss and awakens in the strong arms of a powerful warrior whose roguish smile, sharp fangs, and intense strength unlock dormant instincts within her, an all-consuming madness that demands complete surrender.
Gazing down at her, James knew he had to kill her. Dark Magic Wielders, like the beautiful female he’d found, were a grave threat to human society and were not permitted to roam the mortal world. But Katya’s smoky voice and sweet kisses stir a fierce hunger inside him. She is unpredictable, uncontrollable and wickedly seductive—his perfect kind of dangerous. To keep her safe, James will protect her from the magic thieves that hunt her and his fellow assassins until he can find a way to return Katya to her home in the Under Realm.
Can Katya’s passion conquer the darkness within his soul?

A sneak peek between the pages of Wicked Passion.

He was too strong, too tantalizing. Forbidden. She could find another source. One not so threatening, tame. Surely, he could take her to a city where she could steal bits of energy from others. Happiness, laughter, contentment, love, she could leech off any positive aura. She’d survived doing just that within her tribe. None dared to touch her, or directly interact with her unless they required her healing gifts, so she’d been left to feed off scraps of emotion and energy.

She flattened her palms against his chest and tried in vain to push him away. Her cheeks heated in embarrassment, she was pathetically weak. “I—”

“Need me.” His rich voice was roughened with passion.

Katya trembled with yearning. Oh, yes, she needed. But would he demand she surrender? Could she? He was a vampire, an immortal immune to magic, invincible. Perhaps with him, she could let go. She could find pleasure. She could be herself, completely, like never before. He wasn’t like anyone else. He could withstand her darkness. He could match her cravings.

As if reading her thoughts, his hard bronze gaze swirled with challenge, hunger, and untamable lust. “Kiss me as if you want to live.”

“I do.” Her claws sharpened, the tips sliced his shirt and pricked his flesh. “I will.”

She claimed his mouth possessively, her tongue twining his until he groaned for more and took it. His hand clamped on the back of her nape, his grip tightened, holding her still as he slanted his head and deepened the kiss.

Long forgotten sensation rocked her. This powerful male was the embodiment of temptation and danger—irresistibly addictive.

He shifted as if to move away and dread lanced her. A harsh growl escaped her lips. Did he intend to end the kiss? No! She needed this. Needed him.

Katya wound her arms around his waist. Holding him captive, she arched against him, pressing her breasts to his solid chest, the contact delicious, perfect—right.

His mental shields lowered even more and lust battered her senses. Katya unleashed her magic and pleasure slammed into her. His. Hers. She didn’t know where one ended and the other began. It didn’t matter. Nothing mattered. His origins and her past of no consequence.

The first draw of his power hit her like a cannon, devastating her weakened body, leaving her a trembling mess of tingles and shivers. Good Lady, she’d never known anything like this. Never tasted so much strength. Her body hummed, her blood sizzled, her magic burned and her soul soared. On and on, intense vitality coursed through her, consuming, dizzying. She never wanted this connection to end.

Brazenly, seeking, demanding more of his desire, she stroked her tongue across one of his fangs. He stilled. Was he waiting for her to do it again? Did he want her to draw blood? The idea made her head spin.

Katya caressed his other fang. He groaned into her mouth and his large frame shook—from pleasure or restraint?

 

About the Author:
Amanda J. Greene is the author of the captivating Rulers of Darkness and the enticing Under Realm Assassins series. Fans of Nalini Singh’s, Gena Showalter, and J.R. Ward will fall in love with Ms. Greene’s dangerously sexy heroes and strong, kick your teeth in heroines.
She lives in Southern California with her supportive military husband and their two fur babies—a sweet cocker spaniel and a rambunctious black mouth cur mix. Between working full time in higher education and family life, she finds time to write and create detailed worlds with exciting characters for her ravenous readers.
“Amanda’s vampires are seriously sexy and I can’t get enough!” – Kristina’s Books & More
“Fans of Nalini Singh’s Psy/Changeling series, Gena Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld, and J.R. Wards’ BD are in for a treat…” – That’s What I’m Talking About

 It was wonderful having you with us today.  Please feel free to stop by anytime. Good Luck with Wicked Passion!

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