I realized this morning that HOWLING AT THE MOON, the first book in the Tales of an Urban Werewolf trilogy,  is out in less than a week.  I’ve been working on this trilogy for two years now — I’m almost halfway through the third book — and although I’ve been living with Sophie for twenty-four months, she’s only now making her public debut.  I can’t wait for you to meet her!

If you’re not familiar with the trilogy (and why would you be? It’s not even out yet), here’s the official synopsis:

    Sophie Garou seems to have it all: a great job at a prestigious accounting firm, a closet that rivals a Nordstrom showroom, and a terrific boyfriend who isn’t afraid to use the “M” word. There’s just one little itty-bitty problem: Sophie is a werewolf—and her time of month has a whole new meaning.

Needless to say, life among yummy flesh-and-blood humans is no piece of steak . . . er, cake!, but regular doses of wolfsbane tea and a mother who runs a magic shop have helped Sophie keep her paranormal pedigree under wraps. Still, when a sexy, golden-eyed werewolf prowls into town, Sophie finds herself struggling to keep her animal impulses in check—not to mention trying to keep things on track with her super hot (and super human) lawyer boyfriend.

What’s more, someone is threatening to expose Sophie for what she really is. And when her mother is accused of selling a poison-laced potion, Sophie must sniff out a culprit before the fur hits the fan.

The book hits the stands next Tuesday, and although it’s got plenty of mystery in it, you’ll find it in the romance section (in case you get confused at the bookstore).  I can’t wait to hear what you think!

Also, I wanted to let you know that Susan Wittig Albert, one of my favorite mystery authors (along with the rest of the Cozy Chicks, of course), will be guest-blogging on Cozy Chicks as part of her blog tour.  She’ll be posting Thursday, March 26, and I think you’ll love her topic.  Check back next week, and I’ll give you more of the scoop!