This week’s excerpt is from my upcoming release Caleb. It’s the second short story in my new Romantic Moments series. In this excerpt, werewolf Caleb has suffered a serious injury and his rival takes advantage of his weakened state by challenging him for leadership of the pack.
Romantic Moments is a series of very short love stories in a variety of romance subgenres.
Some characters might be included in multiple stories, but the main plot of every story is concluded by the last page, so you won’t find any cliffhanger endings. You’ll get a happily ever after or at least a happy for now in every one.
Excerpt from Caleb:
An aggressive howl echoed from the clearing near our cabin. This wasn’t just any howl, but one of challenge for leadership of our pack.
Tia’s horrified, furious gaze met mine and she whispered, “Mette.” Then she snarled through clenched teeth. “The coward!”
I’d only known real fear at one other time in my life—the day Tia and I had been attacked by hunters and she’d been lost. My fear now mingled with regret. I’d promised her a happy life, but we were about to lose it and there was nothing I could do about it.
Drawing a long breath, I painfully pushed myself to a sitting position.
“You don’t actually intend to fight him?” Tia demanded.
Caleb
by Kate Hill
Series: Romantic Moments
Format(s): Ebook
Heat Level: Mild
Pairing(s): M/F
Genre/Themes: Werewolf, Hurt and Comfort, Urban Fantasy
Length: Short Story
Preorder Link: Amazon
I’m a powerful and respected Alpha, but the wolf Mette covets my leadership. I’m injured when my conniving enemy challenges me.
After losing my pack and nearly my life, I go to lick my wounds in the human world, but my beloved mate Tia knows that a wolf’s broken spirit can heal, and there is only one true leader of our pack.
Note: Caleb is a very short werewolf action romance story with a mild heat level, moderate violence, and a HEA. This Romantic Moments story is the perfect length for a lunch break, before bed, or any time you want a quick, romantic read.
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Even wounded, one must do what one must do. Great snippet.
I like the strength in his commitment to her. Great snippet.
Of course, he does. Because that’s what Alphas do (and why I adore Alphas!)
Caleb is one tough cookie–er–werewolf. Tweeted.