Regenerate
by Sarita Leone
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GENRE: Paranormal Romantic
Suspense
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BLURB:
The Octopus isn't an
urban myth—and its agents are anything but ordinary. The intelligence bureau is
so well-hidden most doubt its existence. A handful know its location. And fewer
walk the halls in the subterranean compound.
Benjamin Sinclair
didn't ask to be a scientific miracle but every mission has its risks and one
perfectly-placed bullet ended his life—for a brief moment in time.
Nicole Anima battles
demons every day. Life as a paranormal resources operative gives her tortured
mind a rest—and keeps her from contemplating her own death.
When Anima and Sinclair
partner on a globe-trotting race to eliminate the threat about to cripple
humanity, all hell breaks loose. Leaping from planes, crashing into continents,
dealing with voodoo priestesses, and running through jungles with zombies hot
on their trail doesn't leave much time for romance, but this duo somehow
manages to sizzle.
Two agents. Telepathic
mind paired with regenerated commando. One world—and a mission to save it.
Did you have to do any research? Tell us about
it.
There
was a great deal of research that went into writing REGENERATE. Personal
experience gave me insight into stem cell study and transplant. One of the
agents, Benjamin Sinclair, who works for the super-covert government agency,
The Octopus, has been regenerated. That is, using stem cells he has been
brought back from the dead, making him the world’s first invincible, immortal
superagent. So that knowledge was the impetus for this story.
Sinclair
and his partner, a beautiful psychic named Nicole Anima are assigned to thwart
an effort to tumble the global economy. They continent hop at a dizzying speed,
so some of my research included geographical and cultural topics. I was able to
send them to a few places I’ve visited so I drew on my own knowledge to write
about Paris and the French countryside but writing this book allowed me to
vicariously visit Africa, Belgium, Venezuela, and a few other intriguing spots!
Because
they are agents for the government, I did some checking on tactical and weaponry
issues. Fortunately, I’ve got three ex-Marines in my life and each was eager to
help.
How did you choose the title for this
work?
REGENERATE seems natural, because by
definition it means to regrow new tissue to replace lost or injured
tissue—which is exactly what brought Agent Sinclair back to life!
Hollywood is going to make a movie out of
your book! Your dream cast would be:
Oh, I love this question! Natalie Portman
would portray Nicole Anima’s strength, fractured heart, and determination
beautifully. And I can think of no one better to play Ben Sinclair than the
Game of Thrones heartthrob Kit Harington. He’s so…well, what a hunk and he can
definitely play strong roles!
Why are we going to love your
hero/heroine?
Nicole Anima is strong yet vulnerable. She
doesn’t back down, give in, or give up. She’s been hurt but doesn’t let that
define her. And Benjamin Sinclair? He’s become an invincible killing machine
who underneath it all is still a man with a heart that has been claimed by a
woman who hates him for hurting her.
If the book is part of a series. What’s it
about? When will we see the next installment of the series?
REGENERATE is the first book in a series about
The Octopus and the way the super-covert government intelligence agency battles
wrongdoers across the globe. The next book features Agents Anima and Sinclair
once again waging the good vs. evil war against a faction that mortal military
could not eradicate. It is a fast-paced adventure but it also deepens the
relationship between the agents. They face obstacles not only in the global
sense but also in the interpersonal sense. I’m enjoying writing this book—it’s
scheduled to release in December 2017.
About the author
Are
you a pantser or a plotter?
Combination
of both, actually. I have an idea in my head and write, but I keep a book
journal as I write so I can refer back to plot points or details.
Who’s
your favorite author? Why?
Stephen
King, definitely! He just tells amazing stories.
If
you could work with any author, who would it be?
I’m
not sure about working with, but speaking with would be enough. And it’s
Stephen King. I would just like to hear about his writing life.
How
many hours a day do you dedicate to writing?
My
writing hours vary because I have a word count that I make my daily goal. Once
I hit the word count (usually at the end of a chapter) I am done with new
writing. Unless, of course, I’m on deadline. Then, I put in as many hours as it
takes.
Do
you have a writing schedule?
My
writing schedule is simple. I sit down with my first cup of coffee and work
until the word count is met. In the evening I generally revise or edit for an
hour or two.
Do
you need silence to write? What kind of environment do you prefer?
I do
not need silence to write. It makes it easier but it’s definitely not
necessary. I have written in airports, hospitals, parks, and other busy places.
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Even perspiration couldn’t keep the hair on the nape of her
neck from bristling at the sound of Sinclair’s deep voice. Rising to his bait
wouldn’t get her anywhere. Neither would angering him, but on that score she
didn’t care.
“I won’t do it.” She forced her parched throat to swallow.
Straightening, she fisted a hand on her left hip and spread her legs. The
shooting pose came naturally. “I refuse. I don’t work for you—and I won’t work
with you. Never again.”
“Never doesn’t scare me.”
“Why would it? The never concept only works for humans.”
Her blood pressure felt higher than it had when she’d been
running full out.
“Now, don’t get yourself all worked up. It won’t do you any
good, and somewhere deep inside that gorgeous body of yours, you know it.” He
paused, then chuckled again. “I can help with that, you know.”
The sudden turn in their conversation brought her guard
down.
“Help with what?”
“Satisfaction. I can satisfy you…if you’ll let me. Jagger
makes a good song but he sure can’t give you what you want.”
Facts ran in her head like a movie on high speed, reminding
her of crucial bits of information about the man on the other end of the phone.
Practical ones like how he took his coffee. Black, no sugar. Emotional facts,
regarding his family. He didn’t have any. All killed in a horrific airplane
crash in the Ecuadorean jungle. Logical details about his illogical existence.
So many things, yet she’d forgotten one of the most basic.
His scientifically enhanced mind. Three minutes, and already he’d snared her in
his web.
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Sarita Leone is
an award-winning author who has written romance in many forms including
Regency, paranormal, and contemporary. She loves happily-ever-afters in any
setting!
When she’s not
writing, Ms. Leone spends her time hiking, learning languages, and traveling.
She loves adventure and can pack a suitcase, grab her passport, and hit the
road in less time than it takes to peel an apple!
http://www.saritaleone.com
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