Fated mate romance is a popular subgenre within paranormal romance, with countless books featuring werewolf, vampire, and other supernatural creatures finding their soulmates in unlikely places. But did you know that there are many variations within the fated mate theme? In this post, we’ll explore the different types of fated mate stories, from shifter mates to historical romances, and provide recommendations for readers who enjoy each type. Shifter mate stories are some of the most popular within the fated mate subgenre. These books feature werewolves, werebears, and other shapeshifters find ..read more

Fated mate romances are a staple of paranormal romance, with countless books featuring werewolves, vampires, and other supernatural creatures finding their soulmates in unlikely places. But what is it about these stories that makes them so irresistible to readers? In this post I’ll explore the psychological and emotional appeal of fated mate romances and why they continue to be so popular in the world of romance literature. Humans are wired for connection, and stories of destined love tap into that deep-seated desire for soulmates and true love. The idea of a pre-destined, fated mate speaks to ..read more

Just wanted to pop in and say HI! Summer is here and my schedule is packed. I had a writer’s conference last week. I’ve got another writer’s conference in Montana next month and then a family roadtrip in September to wrap it up. We are going to visit the Ark in Kentucky, my brother and his family in Virginia, the cave in Luray, and the giant aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia. I’ll have pictures to share when I get back! What about you? Any fun trips planned? Please share! I love talking to you here! –Krystal The post Summer Plans? appeared first on Krystal Shannan ..read more

I’m excited to give away a kindle white this month! All you have to do, to be entered to win is be a subscriber on my Newsletter or a subscriber on my Patreon! If you belong to those places or both, you are automatically entered in the drawings that I do several times a year! Thank you for supporting me and being a fan! If you are not on my newsletter, please be sure to comment below on this post! You can join my newsletter HERE to automatically included in future giveaways. I’m also doing an extra special fun thing during this giveaway. I’m going to be a book fairy for a few lucky peeps on St ..read more

Hi, Krystal Shannan here! It’s all romance and adventure and magick all the time here! If you like your books to feel like action movies, I’m your gal. My inspiration for action and adventure and hero material comes from longstanding favorites like Indiana Jones and Die Hard. Inspiration for my heroines and romance come from favorites like How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, Pretty Woman, and Chasing Liberty– with the spunky free spirit who can kick some butt and take names when necessary. You know…A free spirit with a little bit of Lagertha from The Vikings thrown in for good measure. Or Lara Croft ..read more

I have a surprise for you this week! Cover Reveal! The next book in the Soulmate Shifters in Mystery, Alaska series! I haven’t even started writing on it, cause I’m neck deep in a brand new project and series (more on it soon, I promise), but I need some help. If you’ve read Aarav’s book, Lion Conquers All, then you know I gave some hints toward what was coming next. …….drum roll….. DRAGON! ***COVER REVEAL*** Who’s excited now!?! I do need some input, because I’ve been unable to settle on a name for his heroine. In fact, I don’t even know who his heroine is yet. It can’t be anyone he’s alread ..read more

It’s that time of year again. You know the time when you start planning all the plans. Yep. It’s a fun time. Overwhelming time. I love Christmas. It’s one of my absolute favorite holidays of the year. It’s the time of year when people still go out of their way to be cheery and kind and do things for other people without an ulterior motive. I know there’s a lot of people out there that believe and celebrate a lot of different things and I do believe that it’s important that we all embrace what fulfills our soul. But I also believe in loving other people and showing them respect for their belief ..read more