Showing posts with label taming the wolf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label taming the wolf. Show all posts

Monday, May 11, 2015

Shifters, shifters, everywhere! (AKA Now available in print)

The first six stories in the ANIMAL ATTRACTION series and a combined FANGS AND FUR/TIME AFTER TIME print edition.  It's shifters, shifters, everywhere!


TAMING THE WOLF: There’s always someone for everyone. Ben didn’t believe the old saying, though. Gay werewolves weren’t frequent occurrences of nature. Then Nathan turns up on his doorstep, a rogue in more ways than one - including being Ben’s mate. If he can teach the younger man how to tame his inner wolf. 

EMBRACING THE LEOPARD: Erik lives between two worlds, a leopard shifter drawn to males. An aberration within the abnormality of the shifter world, he chooses to live apart and alone rather than surround himself with what he cannot have. Then came Brandon. And both his worlds came together. 

UNLEASHING THE JAGUAR: Michael discovers zoos are no place for shape shifters when he finds himself caged in one as their newest jaguar . He has to find a means of escape without betraying his people’s existence. Then Danny shows up. And Michael’s not so sure which option’s least dangerous—the chance of rekindling the past with his ex or staying caged. 

CAGING THE TIGER: It took magic and Meric the Magician to prove Kyle wasn’t the only one of his kind. Sometimes illusions are real. 

HEALING THE FOX: Scott knew the wildlife rehabilitation center couldn’t save an injured fox -- since he was a shifter. He didn’t intend to fall in love with Christian when he took the shifter home, just save him. Now Scott has to decide if he really believes that letting go is the only way to hold on. 

CLAIMING THE OWL: Adam is caught between duty and desire. To retain his place in the owl parliament, he has to make sure the Matriarch’s son Nick comes to his own wedding. Easier said than done, since Nick isn’t remotely interested in his bride. Or in women. And Adam’s beginning to think Nick might be worth losing everything for.



Two series in one print edition. 

TIME AFTER TIME 

Sands of Time: Like many, Nicole has told herself she would do the things she has always dreamed of "later"; diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer - later has come and she's going to see the world. Once she arrives in Scotland, she meets a man she can't resist. Ciaran offers her a hope for the future she had given up on having, but it comes with a price. For Ciaran is not what he appears to be, and his race can't risk anyone finding out they exist. 

Turning Back Time: Devastated at the news of her friend's death, Julie rushes to Scotland to find some answers. What she finds instead is Roarke. Unwilling to let go of her search, Julie winds up figuring out what happened to Nicole. Along the way, she finds her own chance at happiness, if she can accept that Roarke isn't human.    

FANGS AND FUR 

When an evil scientist starts experimenting on shifters and vampires, trying to uncover the secret to their kind, the races must join together to stop him. In the process, four couples find love and passion beyond any they could have imagined. 

Unnatural Bonds: Kali risks everything to free Riordan from the scientist. Once she succeeds, she isn't certain what to do with him. He has a good idea though ... if she's willing. 

Laws of Nature: When Shaylee escapes from a kidnapping attempt, she manages to get to safety and the shelter of her neighbor Garrett's arms. Once there, she discovers she doesn't want to leave. 

Bound in Blood: Anya is a protector for the vampire race. In the process of taking care of the threat to her people, she meets Ruben, who is delighted to find that she is his mate. Can this strong woman submit to a determined shifter? 

Nature of the Beast: As a councilor for the vampire race, Kathryn has had to make hard choices--including sending Anya to take care of the scientist hunting them. One of the hardest thought is accepting that she is a shifter's mate. As a future alpha, Vance isn't willing to accept no for an answer.


Friday, September 20, 2013

ARe


Although BLACKOUT has dropped off of the Best Sellers list at All Romance eBooks, both TAMING THE WOLF and EMBRACING THE LEOPARD are now on it. Whoohoo!







Sunday, September 15, 2013

Animal Attraction

I am starting to re-release my Animal attraction series, leading up to the October release of an all new story.

First up is TAMING THE WOLF and EMBRACING THE LEOPARD.

Each story in the Animal Attraction universe is completely stand-alone, so you can pick and choose ... or real them in any order you want.

TAMING THE WOLF

Ben had accepted that he would quite possibly live the rest of his life alone; gay werewolves just didn't happen naturally.   Then one day Nathan, another rogue-made werewolf, turns up on his doorstep and he finds that maybe there is a mate for him after all, if he can teach the younger man how to tame his inner wolf. 


 Word Count: Short Story

Sexuality: M/M

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EMBRACING THE LEOPARD

Although born of leopard shifter parents, Erik had always known his feelings for other men weren't natural of his kind.  Caught between two worlds, his desires for another man and his animal within, he has chosen to be alone, rather than surround himself with what he cannot have.  Then  Brandon  came into his life, and he discovered a whole new way of looking at things, and of embracing both halves of his nature.

Word Count: Short Story

Sexuality: M/M

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Monday, February 01, 2010

Phaze 2009 Top 25 Bestsellers

Phaze's Top 25 Bestsellers of 2009 list has just been announced and I am on it with Taming the Wolf. Squeeee!!!!!!

My buddy Jenna Byrnes also made it. Twice!

1. Mary and the Bear - Zena Wynn
2. Tameka's Smile - Zena Wynn
3. Man to Man - G.A. Hauser
4. Dragon's Lust - Savannah Reardon
5. Lucky Charms - Marie Rochelle
6. Slow Seduction - Marie Rochelle
7. The Dom Next Door - Violet Summers
8. A Strange New Breed - Wendy Stone
9. Tempting Turner - Marie Rochelle
10. Rope Dreams - Eliza Gayle
11. Dude Looks Like a Lady - Jack Greene
12. Two In Two Out - G.A. Hauser
13. Taming the Wolf - Michelle Houston
14. Bound by Leather - Black/Carmichael
15. Pick of the Litter - Wendy Stone
16. Crossing the Railroad - Marie Rochelle
17. Born to Run - Jenna Byrnes
18. 2050 - Black/Carmichael
19. Closer to You: Lee - Marie Rochelle
20. Schooled - RaeLynn Blue
21. Charming Lucy - Lissa Matthews
22. Hungry Heart - Jenna Byrnes
23. Just a Dream - Aliyah Burke
24. Pirates - G.A. Hauser
25. Saddle Up 'N' Ride! - Remmy Duchene

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

New Review for TAMING THE WOLF

Storm of Bitten By Books gave the first in my Animal Attraction series, TAMING THE WOLF, 4 Tombstones.

"“Taming the Wolf” is a story of tenderness, tough love and acceptance on all levels. It’s well written, and the erotic scenes are as much emotional as physical. I finished the story feeling as if I knew Ben and Nathan and celebrated their happiness...good writing and a great story!"

Read the entire review at: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=15261

You can buy Taming The Wolf, or any of my other Phaze releases, at:
http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Michelle+Houston/exact_match=exact

Friday, October 30, 2009

New Review for Taming the Wolf

Elisa Rolle recently reviewed Taming the Wolf.

"I really enjoy the shapeshifter short stories by Michelle Houston"

The full review can be found at: http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/851695.html

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Making A Difference

I’ve always been a strong supporter of conservation efforts. With the hustle and bustle of back-to-school time, I can fully understand how people don’t have the time to volunteer and the money to donate.

So I am going to do it for you.

Here’s the deal. I will donate a portion of my royalties from the sale of any of my Animal Attraction titles purchased from the Phaze website (www.phaze.com) during the month of August to a conservation organization (local, national or international, depending upon the sales). That includes Unleashing the Jaguar, which comes out on the 10th. The reason I am selecting the Phase website only is because the stats are generated monthly, unlike the resellers which often report quarterly, so I can tell at the end of the month how many copies sold and thus what I need to send out.

The eligible titles are:
Taming the Wolf
Embracing the Leopard
Unleashing the Jaguar

(http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Michelle+Houston/exact_match=exact) or (http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Animal+Attractions)

You don’t have to email me any information. You don’t have to forward receipts. My sales stats will tell me everything I need to know. If you want to send along what you think of the stories, I am always appreciative of reader comments. : )

I understand that not everyone wants to read M/M stories, so I will be doing this sometime soon with my M/F works, once I decide upon a beneficiary.

If you want to make a further difference (or if M/M isn’t your cup of tea), all of the proceeds from the sale of anthology Coming Together: Al Fresco, edited by Alessia Brio and published by All Romance e-Books, are donated to Conservation International.
(http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-comingtogetheralfresco-14361-166.html)

And if you email me a copy of your receipt for that title (minus your payment info of course), I will add a bit to my donation in recognition of that.

Any questions, feel free to contact me. And happy reading!

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Top Twenty - take 3

Whoohoo!

I meant to post about it before now, but with everything else going on it got overlooked ...

Taming the Wolf made the Phaze Top 20 bestsellers for the third month in a row.

THANK YOU so very much to everyone!!!

Saturday, June 06, 2009

Animal Attraction reviews

First up in the new reviews is Taming The Wolf.

Night Owl Reviews took a look at it and rated it a Page Turner.

""Taming the Wolf" was a joy to read. [...] I really enjoyed the overall vibe. The love scenes were hot, steamy and sexy. The storyline was a grabber and kept me very interested. So interested that I’m looking forward to more by this author. I will recommend this book to other readers and friends."

Then Acquanetta Ferguson of the San Diego Examiner gave Embracing the Leopard a rating of 5 - which means it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BUY. Whoohoo!!!

"This beautiful story is told in loving detail, from the locale, to the sensation of being there, a silent observer watching two males make love with such an intensity, you feel as if you are truly there. Bottom line, this story gets a 5. This is my third story from Michelle, and each story, while different, shows the emotion versus telling the emotion. The one sensual scene where the two mate is hot yet tender."

Friday, May 15, 2009

New Review - Taming the Wolf

Whoohoo! Whipped Cream Reviews gave TAMING THE WOLF 4 and 1/2 cherries on top.

They had this to say ...

"Taming the Wolf is a highly passionate and enjoyable story" ... "I adored the characters and enjoyed what little we learned about them. I was curious about their pasts and enjoyed the little glimpses we get as Ben thinks about his own transition. However, I would have loved to learn even more about these great characters. Ben is such a caring and patient teacher having gone through much of the same things that Nathan does. He had given up on ever having a mate as gay weres are very rare when he met Nathan. As for Nathan, we don’t learn a whole lot about him nor do we get his point of view, but he is a very trusting young man who seems perfect for Ben. They have an interesting chemistry and I’d love to know what happens beyond the end."

Read the full review at:
http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/2009/05/taming-wolf-animal-attraction-by.html

Monday, May 11, 2009

Fictionwise and my titles

A Bid For Love is now available on Fictionwise. Whoohoo!

http://www.fictionwise.com/eBooks/eBook87414.htm?cache

And Taming the Wolf is back up to the #3 spot for Phaze on Fictionwise.

http://www.fictionwise.com/eBooks/phazeeBooks.htm?cache

Thanks so much to everyone, for all of the support and encouragement.

Michelle

Saturday, May 09, 2009

Top 20 Take 2

Whoohoo!!!

Taming the Wolf made the Phaze top 20 for a second month, coming in at number 4 for April. (It made #5 for March.)

Also during the month, it hit #3 at Fictionwise for Phaze (#40 in the overall erotica category), and #4 at All Romance eBooks.

Thanks so much to EVERYONE!!!

I am so absolutely thrilled!

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

New review for Taming the Wolf

Bookwenches emailed me this evening to let me know that they reviewed Taming the Wolf.

"I enjoyed Ms. Houston’s depiction of the wolves and how the wolf nature hides just below the surface and fights for dominance with the human side. Also, given the brevity of the story, she does an excellent job developing the main character Ben, sketching out a werewolf society, and creating a conflict that will fully involve the reader. I finished Taming the Wolf hoping that Ms. Houston will give us a longer story about her werewolves in the future."

Full review is available at:
http://www.bookwenches.com/april09reviews.htm

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

New Reviews ...

Got notice of two new reviews today, thanks to Fallen Angel Reviews.

BLOOD SLAVE:

Rated: 4 angels

"I'm hoping Michelle Houston will introduce us to a few more vampires in need of a good blood slave."

Full review:
http://fallenangelreviews.com/2009/April/NeNe-BloodSlave.htm


TAMING THE WOLF:

Rated: 5 angels

"Michelle Houston brings us a wonderful love story in Taming The Wolf: Animal Attraction. [...] Ben and Nathan definitely heated up the pages in the bedroom. I appreciated the fact that regardless of the length of this book, Ms. Houston did not spend the entire twenty pages with Ben and Nathan in sexual play. There was just enough going on to entertain in and out of the bedroom. I'm looking forward to reading more from Ms. Houston in the near future!'

Full review:
http://fallenangelreviews.com/2009/April/NeNe-TamingTheWolf_AnimalAttraction.htm

Monday, April 13, 2009

Now on Fictionwise - Taming the Wolf

TAMING THE WOLF is now available at Fictionwise!!!


Whoohooo!


First Review -- TAMING THE WOLF

WOW!

The first review for Taming the Wolf is in and I am THRILLED!!!

4 and 1/2 Stars!!!

"This short read takes the reader through the hardest days of Ben's life, as the fear of losing Nathan vies with the hope of keeping him. Ben has been so lonely that he is almost afraid of hoping that things will work out. You, the reader, ride a roller coaster of emotions as he tries to save Nathan, first because it's the right thing to do, and then because he recognizes his visceral attraction to the man, which will be wasted if he can't save his life. How can Ben force Nathan to control his wolf? If willpower alone would do it, it would be done. It needs something more ~ but what?
It's amazing how Michelle Houston can fit so much emotion, so much hot sex, so much imagery in a short twenty pages." ~ Carole for Rainbow Reviews

Read the rest of the review at: http://rainbow-reviews.com/?p=1187

Friday, April 10, 2009

ARe Best Seller!



Whoohoo!

Right now TAMING THE WOLF is in the top 10 best selling titles for All Romance e-Books.

Thanks to EVERYONE who has purchased a copy.

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Phaze March Top 20

Whoohoo!!!

TAMING THE WOLF made number 5 on Phaze's bestsellers for March. Thanks to everyone who decided to give my newest M/M story a try. : ) I appreciate it.

Also in good news, Jamie Hill's WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE also made the list at number 19. Not bad since it was only out two days!

Whoohoo!


Thursday, March 26, 2009

Taming the Wolf

TAMING THE WOLF is now available from All Romance eBooks.

http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-tamingthewolf-15590-144.html

Hopefully it will be available from Fictionwise soon. : )

Sunday, March 22, 2009