“Natasha is the second book in the Blackbird series by Dahlia Donovan. I had so much fun reading this and I loved the fact that they were fox shifters.” ~ from Night Owl Reviews
Category: Natasha
All Tied Up
Natasha’s top ten Shibari tips for newbies:
1. Always be sure your partner is interested in experimenting.
2. Always ensure the rope isn’t constricting blood flow. Rope should never be tight enough to interfere with circulation. You should always watch skin color and for any signs of discomfort in your partner.
3. Pick a rope which is wider, and be sure to take good care of it. Hemp is a really great choice.
4. NEVER start with suspension. Suspension is something you should try when you’ve mastered a variety of knots and ties. Don’t start there.
5. Until you’re comfortable with shibari, make sure to wrap the rope in more loops than you’d normally use as opposed to simply tying knots.
6. Listen to your partner.
7. Don’t attempt things you don’t understand. Start simple, not complex.
8. Keep scissors handy to cut through the rope if necessary.
9. It doesn’t matter which way you whip the ends of your rope as long as they don’t unravel.
10. SAFETY first. Never leave your partner unattended while tied up.
And lastly, educate yourself BEFORE you delve into rope tying.
Reviews: Natasha
“I love this series. I fell in love with the story and the characters in book 1, and book 2 did not disappoint. Ivy is still being hunted by the Auctioneer and foxes Natasha and Darren are helping protect her. This forces them to revisit their attraction. The story is once again full of action that makes you keep asking “what else could go wrong,” while rooting for the characters to give in to their desires. The foxes are cute and playful. The witty banter is adorable.
Ivy is still at the top of her game with keeping her alphas in control. The pack members are all strong, independent, work great as a team, and kick ass. I love them all.
Natasha is an arctic fox, and her chilliness seems a little off-putting at first until you find out why she built the ice around her heart. Darren has missed his mate and you are wishing for him to win her back through the story.
I don’t want to give anything away, but I can’t say enough times how much I love the story and the characters. They’ve become a small obsession of mine, and they’ve been floating in the back of my mind, no matter what else I’ve been reading.“
From 2 Blondes Books N’ Booze:
A quick read that packs a punch. Foxy Shifters, intrigue, animal attraction, this one had it all. The story kept us turning the pages and characters are fun. Ivy and her Alpha Gits, Natasha the beautiful Arctic Fox, handsome ginger Darren and lovable Josh make up this pack. We can’t wait to pick up the next installment of the Blackbird Series!
We gave this 4 frolicking Sighs paired with A Foxy Lady cocktail, because every vixen deserves a good drink.
Natasha is Live!
Undercover Interpol agent Natasha Itsov is the ice queen of the European shifter world. Her reputation for loving and leaving without a second thought is well known. Until she met Darren Martel, another fox shifter. She broke both of their hearts when she ran from the bond forming between them.
It’s been years since they’ve crossed paths with each other.
The threat of the Auctioneer looming over Ivy brings the two shifters together for one last mission. Old wounds are reopened, while they struggle to ignore the bond formed all those years ago. Neither wants to risk another catastrophic broken heart, yet neither wants to walk away from the chance of happily ever after.
Is it ever too late for love?
Find Natasha at:
Amazon – Nook – Smashwords – iTunes
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Natasha is the second book of the Blackbird series by Dahlia Donovan. Find more about book one here: Ivy,
Character Interviews: Natasha
Natasha Itsov is a character who was actually a little bit of a surprise. I decided use some of the questions from the Proust Questionnaire for these character interviews.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Hunting rabbits in icy cold conditions.
What is your greatest fear?
Being brought down by something simple and mundane.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Emotions.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Touchy-Feely displays of affection.
What is your greatest extravagance?
My custom built lane-splitter motorbike.
What is your current state of mind?
Calm.
On what occasion do you lie?
Whenever I deem it necessary.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
Nothing.
Which living person do you most despise?
Marin Petrov.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
I admire most when a man knows when to walk away.
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Intelligence.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Ebat. (It means fuck in Ukrainian).
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
I refuse to answer.
When and where were you happiest?
When I was very young, and when I spent time with the person who I refuse to talk about.
Which talent would you most like to have?
I wish I could cook like my grandmother.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
My regrets.
Where would you most like to live?
Somewhere with snow.
What is your most marked characteristic?
Determination.
What is it that you most dislike?
Animal traps.
How would you like to die?
Taking down criminals.
What is your motto?
Do not give in.
Natasha: Cover Reveal
Natasha is the second book of the Blackbird series by Dahlia Donovan.
~Synopsis~
Undercover Interpol agent Natasha Itsov is the ice queen of the European shifter world. Her reputation for loving and leaving without a second thought is well known. Until she met Darren Martel, another fox shifter. She broke both of their hearts when she ran from the bond forming between them.
It’s been years since they’ve crossed paths with each other.
The threat of the Auctioneer looming over Ivy brings the two shifters together for one last mission. Old wounds are reopened, while they struggle to ignore the bond formed all those years ago. Neither wants to risk another catastrophic broken heart, yet neither wants to walk away from the chance of happily ever after.
Is it ever too late for love?
Book one, Ivy, is currently for sale on Amazon, Nook & Smashwords.
Natasha – The Playlist
The music I’ve been listening to while writing Natasha:
Trouble by P!nk
Some Nights by Fun.
I Will Wait by Mumford & Sons
Awake My Soul by Mumford & Sons
Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys
My Life by TLC
Demons by Imagine Dragons
Stubborn Love by The Lumineers
Miss Independent by Kelly Clarkson
Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson
Walk Away by Kelly Clarkson
Mercy by Duffy
Right to Be Wrong by Joss Stone
Devil’s Backbone by The Civil Wars
Hell on Heels by Pistol Annies
Dealing With the Devil by Imelda May
Mayhem by Imelda May
Trouble by Ray LaMontagne
Hard to Handle by The Black Crowes
Fire by Babyface
England by The National
Love the Way You Lie by Eminem
Killing in the Name b Rage Against the Machine
Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong by the Spin Doctors
Wing by Birdy
Have a Little Faith in me by John Hiatt
Skinny Love by Birdy
Not Over You by Gavin DeGraw
Author Dahlia Donovan 
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