Book Bling-Elizabeth Alsobrooks

Weekend Writing Warriors #SnippetSunday Homeward Bound

7/17/2016

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I've been sharing from my WIP, Book Two of Illuminati, The Tree of Life. Rio, in black jaguar shapeshifter form has been discovered spying on the Vargas clan and managed to break free from a mind-command to stay. This didn't please the goddess who discovered he had this ability, and she fired off a bolt of angry energy at him....

He's not Rio and that's not a pond, but I know you were inspired anyway.... After all, he can still shapeshift! You're welcome.

Leaping a stream, Rio put another mile between them, though he knew they realized the futility of tracking a black jaguar in the jungle at night. Even now they circled back to the ruins. He veered to the left and slowed as he covered the last hundred yards to the pool and his clothes.
It had been Jose's idea to shapeshift while swimming to help mask his shift. In truth, it was a simple but perfect plan, and only once since film's invention had a crew chanced to capture the rare jaguar swimming to shore in broad daylight.
The water felt cool against his skin as he stepped out. He slicked excess water from his hair and reached for his shirt to towel off his face before shrugging into it. The woman had surprised him. She was a legend. A myth. What other secrets did this Vargas family hide?

I hope you enjoyed this week's snippet as much as I enjoyed posting it for Elizabeth. That's one kitty I don't think I would chase into the water! I'm glad he got away though. Thanks for stopping by and now I'm off to see what that funny Effing Cat is up to. Join me in reading the Weekend Writing Warriors and #SnippetSunday author posts so you can find some fun new reads!--Hudson, Elizabeth's VP of Social Media, signing off until next time! Oh, P.S. Elizabeth said you're welcome for the eye candy...::insert eye roll, from me::

33 Comments

Cara Bristol link

7/17/2016 06:03:25 am

Shifting in water seems like a good idea. Then we can watch him walk out again!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/17/2016 05:45:34 pm

LOL! I'm with you, Cara!

Jessica E. Subject link

7/17/2016 08:01:23 am

Shifting in water really is a great idea. Great snippet!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/17/2016 05:46:20 pm

Thanks, Jessica!

Veronica Scott link

7/17/2016 08:46:41 am

Secrets and more secrets and I love the idea of shifting in the water. Great snippet!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/17/2016 05:47:08 pm

Thanks, Veronica!

Aurora Springer link

7/17/2016 10:43:18 am

Jaguars enjoy swimming so your snippet makes perfect sense.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/17/2016 05:47:53 pm

Thanks, Aurora!

Botanist link

7/17/2016 12:46:54 pm

Cunning move, and it sounds like he knows who that mysterious woman is, too.

BTW - seems like there was a problem with your link in the list. When I tried earlier I got a page not found. Had to go back to last week's list to get here.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/17/2016 05:49:46 pm

Thanks, Botanist. Will check out the list. I blame Weebly. Once I win the lottery I plan to buy weebly, hire an entirely new staff and start over!

Joyce Scarbrough link

7/17/2016 01:53:25 pm

I love the picture you chose even though it's not Rio! Great snippet as always.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/17/2016 05:51:37 pm

Thanks, Joyce! I was scrolling through my pics file and came to this one and said, oh, yeah, there's a wet shapeshifter that's inspiring as hell! LOL!

Alicia Dean

7/17/2016 05:04:59 pm

My oh my....love the eye candy!!! I adore him! :) Great snippet too.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/17/2016 05:55:35 pm

LOL! IKR?! I was so bummed when they canceled True Blood! Have you seen the tall, blond and Hunka Hunka in the new Tarzan movie yet? I'm thinking of going this week...

Evelyn Jules

7/17/2016 06:41:04 pm

Very nice, active scene, Elizabeth! And God bless you for the visual! Holy hotness! *fans self*

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/18/2016 11:42:04 am

Thank you, Evelyn! My pleasure.

Daelyn Morgana link

7/17/2016 06:53:15 pm

Very clever idea to shift in water. The fact he believes this woman was a myth or legend is certainly intriguing. Now I'm even more curious about this Vargas family as well. Especially the woman.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/18/2016 11:45:25 am

Thanks, Daelyn! They're an interesting clan...

J. Rose Allister link

7/17/2016 07:09:54 pm

Doh! That Joe Manganiello pic kept distracting me! I read the same sentence three times, kept going back heh...
Clever, shapeshifting in water to disguise it! Nice description too. Loved the pic...er, I mean SNIPPET! :)

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/18/2016 11:47:25 am

Heh, heh, I know, J. Rose. he is distracting... Thanks!

Elaine Cantrell

7/17/2016 08:03:36 pm

I bet there's lots more secrets, and I do love that picture.

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/18/2016 11:52:28 am

You bet, Elaine! Thanks.

P.T. Wyant link

7/18/2016 12:00:19 am

But now how is he going to safely investigate? Will he be recognized in human form?

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/18/2016 11:53:52 am

Safe isn't fun, P.T.... LOL!

M.J. Schiller, Romance Author link

7/18/2016 03:37:41 am

I am really enjoying this piece! And I am very glad you introduced me to this fine looking human specimen. I wasn't aware of his existence! Best wishes, Elizabeth!

Elizabeth Alsobrooks

7/18/2016 11:56:38 am

Oh, no, a female who hasn't been exposed to Joe Manganiello? What's the world coming to? My duty is now completed! LOL! Enjoy! You must google search this hunka-hunka and find some shirtless versions, for sure!