FEATURE and GIVEAWAY: Tempted by Fate by Kate Perry

The Guardians of Destiny series
Book #3

Willow Tarata is a Guardian who trusts no one. She hunts those who prey on the vulnerable. And she's driven by a vengeful goal-find the man who murdered her mother. Yet suddenly Willow's quarry now has her on the run . . . straight into the sights of San Francisco's most dangerous detective.

Three bizarre murders have Inspector Rick Ramirez baffled-and determined to uncover the truth. But to catch the real killer, he needs the help of his prime suspect, Willow Tarata, even though this fierce and sexy blonde is challenging his professional cool. And now, unless they believe in each other and trust their deepest instincts, a relentless evil will end both Willow's and Rick's life-and claim this Guardian's extraordinary powers forever . . .

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About Kate Perry:

• I'm a Master in the art of Kung Fu San Soo. Plain and simple, I kick ass.
  
• I teach, lots of different things. Against my will. Sigh. I don't love teaching—at least the prep work involved—but the universe seems to want me to do it. Some of my current topics: tai chi, kung fu, the occasional gym class, writing, and cooking (to friends).
  
• I'm a social butterfly. Going out? Dancing? Dinner with friends? I'm so there.
  

To learn more about Kate, check her out at her website.

I was so charmed by this essay that Kate has written that I have to share it with you!

Interview with a Guardian

When I met Gabrielle Sansouci, I was, uh, surprised.  I knew she was a Guardian--one of the only five Guardians in the entire world who kept the mystic Scrolls of Destiny from the hands of mere mortals.  I pictured--well, let's just say I pictured someone a little different than this woman who sat down next to me.

And I think she noticed my goggling expression, because before I could introduce myself, she grinned, and said, "Kind of disappointing, isn't it?"

Hardly.  She was hot.  Tall and lithe, the perfect mix of Chinese and French.  Casual in jeans that molded to her.  But funky, with blue streaks in her long black hair.  I wondered how the bright color would look in my hair.

And, of course, I made a great first impression.  "Are your eyes really blue or are they contacts?"

She laughed as she took off her jacket.  "Is that an official question, or are you building up to it?"

Oh right.  The interview.  I cleared my throat and looked down at the list of questions in my lap.  "So, Gabrielle--"

"Call me Gabe."  She wrinkled her nose.  "Only my father calls me Gabrielle."

Frowning, I scanned my notes.  "I thought your father was dead?"

"Oh."  She shifted uncomfortably, her brow furrowed with three fine lines.  "Right."

Strange.  But I shrugged and got on with it.  "I understand you're a Guardian of Destiny.  Can you tell me--"

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GIVEAWAY:

Hachette very kindly offers up 5 copies for giveaways! US/Canada only. No P.O. Boxes, please.

Note:

Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if you win the same title in two or more contests, you will receive only one copy of the title in the mail.

CONTEST RULES:

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CONTEST ENDS: December 15, 1159 pm EST

CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT: December 2010

Winners will be selected randomly by the system. Good luck!