What AJ Shepherd eats for dinner, from Bear’s Dream by Christina Lynn Lambert @chris4lamb #RLFblog #PNR
A snowstorm on New Year’s Eve brought bear shifters Ellie and AJ together but a secret threatens to tear them apart in new paranormal romance Bear’s Dream by Christina Lynn Lambert. When Ellie is in danger, will AJ find her in time?
Christina, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book.
Bear’s Dream by Christina Lynn Lambert
Genre Paranormal Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
She had every reason to hate him.
Aiden “AJ” Shepherd’s mistake during a Shifter Army Enforcement rescue mission cost Ellie Ortiz’s brother, Marco, his life. Ellie hates AJ with a burning passion until a chance encounter with him on New Year’s Eve reveals he’s not the cold, heartless man she once thought him to be. Her attraction to him takes her by surprise, and she vows to ignore her feelings. When a new job puts her in contact with him every day, the heat building between them threatens to flare out of control. Her resolve to keep the sweet, sexy man in the friend zone is weakening by the day.
He’s convinced she’s his mate, but a secret could ruin everything.
Whether they’re fighting off fanatics who target shifters or working together to get his shifter resort, Haven Forest, ready for the grand opening, AJ can’t get enough of Ellie. Convincing her to give him a chance, more than the one-night-of-fun idea she’s proposed, might be impossible, but he’s fallen too hard for her not to try. During a disastrous assignment with Shifters United, AJ uncovers some information that changes everything. Keeping the secret from Ellie is killing him but he might lose her forever if he tells her the truth.
When Ellie ends up at the heart of a reporter’s plot to prove the existence of shifters, she and AJ must fight their way to freedom. The survival of shifters everywhere depends on it.
Let’s chat about what to eat
First, what is your name and how old are you?
My name is AJ Shepherd. I’m 32
What is the time period in which you live?
I live in current times
What is your favorite meal?
Usually, I prefer steak, rare. Grilled pineapple is my new favorite side dish. And of course, potatoes have to go with the steak.
If any, what food do you refuse to eat?
I can’t stand oysters. I’m not a fan of the slimy texture. I also hate cabbage.
Tell us about a meal or food that says “home” to you.
My brother’s lasagna. He perfected our grandfather’s recipe.
When you find yourself with some type of unknown food on your plate, what do you do?
Try it. If I don’t like it, then I just leave it.
What is the worst meal you’ve ever eaten?
I had some bad sushi on an airplane ride once. I haven’t eaten sushi again since.
What is the best meal you’ve ever eaten?
Everything Ellie cooks is amazing. Her shrimp and steak kabobs are my favorite so far.
Growing up, who was the best cook in your family?
My grandfather was an amazing cook. My mother made the best desserts.
Have you ever eaten military style rations, and if so, what was your favorite?
I was in the Shifter Enforcement Army for ten years. Some of the MREs were awful but most were pretty decent. I liked the chili the best.
If you cook, what kind of food do you like to prepare?
I love cooking on the grill. I make a good brisket which I usually serve with carrots and potatoes.
Do you skip breakfast or is eating that a must-do for you?
It depends. I don’t like grocery shopping so I tend to run out of things. Since I’m a bear shifter, I can shift form and run in the woods as a bear and catch some fish but I like human food, too. My favorite breakfast is homemade pancakes and fresh blackberries.
Do you keep snacks on hand, and if so, what are they?
I can never get enough berries. I like to have pie and chocolate ice cream a few times a week too.
How much coffee or tea do you drink?
I always have a cup of coffee with a little sugar every morning. Chamomile tea or peppermint tea is nice in the evening.
Favorite alcoholic beverage?
I like to have a few beers every now and then. Yuengling Black and Tan is my favorite. Makers Mark whiskey is reserved for when I need to clear my head. A couple shots helps me think.
Favorite non-alcoholic beverage?
I like to make smoothies in the blender, usually with peanut butter, strawberries, bananas, and some peach yogurt.
What do you grab when there’s no time for a regular meal?
Fruit and frozen waffles are easy to grab on my way out the door.
Who are your favorite people to share meals with?
My brother, my buddy Rob, and Ellie. We all take turns cooking. The food is always good but the company and good conversations we share are the best part of getting together for dinner.
Tell us what your author eats or drinks while writing about you.
Christina usually drinks grape Gatorade and eats dark chocolate bars and barbecue chips.
If your author has a pet, what does she feed the animal?
Yuki the Great Pyrenees, Lu the evil cow kitty, and Gerald the cinnamon roll cat all eat pet food but sometimes they get treats. Yuki especially likes watermelon and pizza crust. Lu and Gerald like chicken from the grill.
Same question for you. What do you feed your pet/s?
I feed Opal fish from Scott’s Fresh Market because she doesn’t like cat food that much.
Where to buy Bear’s Dream
Publisher https://decadentpublishing.com/bears-dream
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Bears-Dream-Haven-Forest-Resort-ebook/dp/B09XT1WX5G
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A few years ago, I read my first romance novel and I was hooked, so much so that I decided to give the idea of writing a story a chance. Love, courage, hope, and second chances are a few of my favorite themes. My stories include a fair amount of sarcasm, suspense, steam, and violence. When I’m not writing, I enjoy spending time outside and finding ways to avoid cooking. I live in beautiful Virginia with my husband, two daughters, and a sweet, hairy monster of a dog.
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You learn a lot about a person by what they eat. This was fun to read. :)
Thanks for having me on your blog and letting AJ talk about cooking and his favorite meal.