Diane’s Book Blog: By Sea, Supernatural Renegades #1 by Carly Fall: Author/Character Interview & Giveaway

Title: By Sea
Series: Supernatural Renegades # 1
Author: Carly Fall
Audience: Adult
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Formats: E-book
Publisher: Carly Fall
Cover by: PJ Friel
Editor: Madison Seidler
Pages: 250-300
ISBN: 1502405598
ASIN: B00MRORVBI
Date Published: 11 October 2014

While fighting the War on Drugs in Latin America, Marine Brody Teller was involved in an accident that left him with a supernatural power: a deep connection to the sea and the ability to control it.
When the mysterious Joe Smith approaches him with an incredible job offer, Brody thinks it’s too good to be true. His life-saving need and his desire to be near the ocean while earning a living are rolled into one perfect job.
Rayna Lopez lives a quiet life as she tries to climb her way up the CIA ladder, always in fear the government will learn of her family lineage. When her father asks for help getting her famous and belligerent half-sister out of trouble, Rayna reluctantly agrees to travel with her and they board a yacht where they will be protected.
Brody and Rayna realize they’ve met before, and despite a significant lack of trust between them, they face an attraction neither can deny. As they fight to keep Rayna’s sister alive, lies are revealed and secrets are told. They must both learn to trust each other, and—if they live through their voyage—figure out what to do about their whirlwind romance.

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Taking a deep breath through her snorkel, she looked back at the fish. Reds, yellows, and blues . . . it seemed every color of the rainbow was represented on swarm of beauty before her. About ten feet away, Margarita let go of another handful of cat food, and the fish teemed around her as they fed. Rayna found it mildly amusing that the fish seemed to adore the cat food, and cats loved fish.
She glanced over at Brody again, and he motioned her to follow him. She caught up with him, and they swam together, the sun warming her back. When they were out of range from Margarita and Jason, Brody laced his fingers with hers.
Rayna looked up and saw they were headed for the caves. Katie had said the fish inhabiting them were different, and Rayna looked forward to the exploration.
As they entered the cave, the light waned, but Rayna caught movement out of the corner of her eye. She turned to see a thin, dark, four-foot long fish emerge from the darkness. She gasped and grabbed Brody’s arm as the fish swam out of the cave.
Rayna lifted her head, and Brody did the same.
“That was a barracuda,” he said after removing his mouthpiece.
“That thing was huge!” Rayna exclaimed, her heart still pounding with fear.
Brody chuckled and pulled her close to him, removing his mask, and then hers. “Is Ms. Hot CIA afraid of a little fish?”
Rayna laced her arms around his neck, thankful the ocean gave them such buoyancy. “Yes,” she murmured, as he peppered her neck with slow kisses.
“Don’t worry about him,” Brody whispered, his voice barely audible over the waves lapping at the rocks in the cave. “Barracudas don’t like humans. He has no desire to nibble on your toes. Now on the other hand, I’m a different story. I want to lick, suck, and nibble every inch of you. If there’s anything you should worry about, it’s me.”
Rayna laughed despite the bolts of heat coursing through her. Her heart still pounded, but she knew it was from Brody’s touch, not fear. His lips met hers in slow exploration.
“So I should actually be worried about my Captain who has promised to protect me?” she teased.
“Oh, yes, Rayna,” he whispered in her ear. “You should be very worried about what I plan to do with you.

By Sea has been described as "amazing and suspense filled storyline about betrayal, government secrets and finding love."

Renegade by Styx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOQ4pkUAFbA

Bankie Banx - Hitchin' a Ride

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hitchin-a-ride/id392533523?i=392533525

It's Five O’clock Somewhere - Jimmy Buffett

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU&list=PLdiDN6Uc46DHD4a1e5bWkP_z5XId5eHBz

Give Me the Simple Life - Patrick Ki

Sugar, We're Going Down Swinging by Fall Out Boys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N68BgieLs3s

Little Lies Fleetwood Mac

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf63D4EQtV8

Interstate Love Song by Stone Temple Pilots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUoEMFYbxiI

AC/DC Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onE43h_TUUY

Bankie Banx - Bring it Out

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bringing-it-out/id330618552?i=330618624

Carly Fall is a wife, a mother and a slave to the dog, Nicky.

She loves to laugh, thinks chocolate and wine should be considered their own food group, and wishes Christmas happened twice a year.

She is the author of the award winning and Amazon best selling series, the Six Saviors, as well as paranormal and contemporary romance.

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Interview

Please welcome Supernatural Renegades author Carly Fall to Diane’s Book Blog.

What is your favorite part of the story, By Sea?

I actually have two, and I hope that’s okay. My first is when Rayna and Brody are paddleboarding in the Virgin Islands. At this point, Rayna doesn’t know about Brody’s supernatural ability, and she’s shocked when the dolphins arrive and want to be petted by both her and Brody.

My second favorite part is where Brody takes down the bad guys by using his supernatural ability.

How long did it take you to write By Sea?

By Sea really flowed for me, and it was completed within three months. I’m not so lucky with other books. J

If you were stranded on a desert island which of your characters do you want by your side?

Definitely Brody. He’s hot, sexy, and looks good with his shirt off. As a Marine, he’s also been in the jungles of Guatemala, as well as deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He’d definitely be able to kill the spiders, provide us with food, and provide me with hours of day dreams as we worked together to stay alive.

What is your favorite book that you wrote?

This is a tough question. I have fifteen books published, and I love every one of them for different reasons. I pour a little bit of my heart and soul into each book, so it’s hard to pick just one.

What's your favorite book-turned movie?

I don’t have one. I think Hollywood does a huge disservice to the books when they get their claws into them. I haven’t seen a book to movie where I’ve thought they’ve gotten it right. However, when we read a book, our imaginations are inspired and everyone is going to see a book a different way. It isn’t possible for them to capture what we read as everyone’s version of the book is different.

How do you overcome writer’s block?

I don’t believe in writer’s block. I believe that a writer writes. Personally, I sit down and start typing, trying to get the story flowing again. I may delete thousands of words before I get it right, but I push through until I do.

Can you share a little of your current work with us?

Yes. I’m currently working on Beyond the Past, the second in the Supernatural Renegades Series:

While trapped in a convenience store on a snowy New Year’s Eve, Marine Lucas Tate made a promise to his childhood sweetheart and future wife, Gabby—he would never leave her side again.

Twelve years later, he’s done just that…

While serving in Guatemala, Lucas survived an accident that left him with the supernatural capability of seeing visions of people dying before they actually do. To protect Gabby from his secret and those who gave him the ability, Lucas leaves her, drops out of society, and becomes homeless on the streets of Reno, Nevada—until, one day, he is given a chance at a new life by a stranger who calls himself Joe Smith, on the condition that he sober up and regain his physical strength.

Anger and sadness become Gabby Tate’s companions as she struggles to get by without her husband. In her search for answers, she finds herself caught up in a world she never knew existed, and suffers greatly at the hands of those hunting Lucas.

Reunited by fate, Lucas and Gabby must join forces to stop his persecutors. Through betrayal and heartbreak, Lucas must reveal his secrets to Gabby, who is now faced with the biggest decision of her life: Can she go beyond the past and forgive Lucas for breaking his promise to her not once, but twice?

What do you prefer paperback, hardcover, or ebooks?

I love them all, but when I want to read some good smut, I love my e-reader because no one can see exactly what I’m reading. LOL!

Character Interview

Please welcome Brody Teller from Carly Fall's Supernatural Renegades to Diane’s Book Blog.

What is your name? Do you have a nickname?

My name is Brody Teller. I don't have a nickname.

What is your hair color? Eye color?

Black hair, dark brown eyes.

Where were you born? Where have you lived since then? Where do you currently call home?

I was born in Maine. My father was a fisherman, my mom was a housewife. Since I've been in the military, I've lived numerous places including North Carolina, Colorado, Afghanistan, Iraq and Guatemala. I currently call the yacht By Sea my home.

What is in your refrigerator right now? On your bedroom floor? On your nightstand?

Considering I live on a yacht, I don't really have my own refrigerator, but I know in the fridge in the galley, there is steaks, lobsters, chicken breasts, fresh vegetables and fruit. In the bar fridge there's beer and wine. On my bedroom floor is probably yesterday's underwear, and on my nightstand is last night's beer bottle. Rayna has already yelled at me to go clean it all up.

Who are the people you are closest to?

I'm closest to my crew, to Rayna and my employer, Joe Smith.

What is your biggest fear?

My biggest fear is that the government finds out where I am and comes to hunt me down.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?

Rayna Lopez, the very hot ex-CIA agent.

Which living person do you most despise?

I don't know his name, but it is the man or woman who ordered the experiment on my unit in Guatemala. But then again, if that hadn't happened, I would never have met Rayna.

What is your motto?

To be alive tomorrow, I have to be vigilant today.