Meet the Character Day: Chatting with Larry from Killer in Wolf’s Clothing
By Kelli A.
Wilkins
This
“Meet the Character Day” blog is part of a series examining my romance novels.
In each “Behind the Scenes” blog, I talk about why I wrote the book, share my
thoughts on the plot and/or characters, and reveal what I loved most (or least)
about writing the book.
The
“Meet the Character Day” blogs are fun chats with the heroes and heroines from
my romances. Warning: blogs may contain spoilers.
Today we’re chatting with Larry, one of the
heroes from Kelli’s gay paranormal romance, Killer in Wolf’s Clothing. Let’s
get to know him better…
Hi Larry. Before we get started, could you tell readers about the
book?
Sure.
This super-hot gay paranormal/shifter romance is a fun look at the werewolf
legend and blends mystery, danger, humor, and sizzling love scenes. There are lots of twists and turns—and a serial killer! Here’s
the summary and links:
Killer in Wolf’s
Clothing
A super aggressive
Alpha male, a serial killer, and a visit to a kinky sex club… What has Larry
gotten himself into?
When Larry learns
that his boyfriend Greg changes into another man during the full moon, he has a
hard time accepting it—until he meets Deke, Greg’s alternate Alpha personality.
Deke doesn’t play
nice and has no time for games. He only wants two things—to get laid and to get
revenge against the arsonist who murdered his friends. Finally free from Greg’s
restraints, Deke is ready for action, and Larry is more than willing to submit
to Deke’s needs.
Together, Larry
and Deke set out to find the killer. Their hunt takes them to an all-night
Alpha sex club where things heat up for the two of them. But when Larry
unwittingly falls into the clutches of the murderer, it’s up to Deke—and
Greg—to save him before it’s too late.
Order your copy here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G3V9VWW
All other platforms: https://www.books2read.com/u/mYRB6x
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Please give
readers a little background about where you are when the story opens.
When the story begins, my partner Greg and I are having
an argument. I’m accusing him of having an affair because he’s been acting
strange and goes away once a month. He won’t tell me where he goes or what he
does, so naturally, I’m suspicious.
One night, I staked out his house and learned he was
lying to me. He didn’t go anywhere. When I confront him, he insists he isn’t
cheating on me. I call him a liar and tell him we’re done. As much as I love
him, I can’t handle dishonesty. Then Greg confessed something that floored me.
He said he wasn’t cheating on me with
another guy—he said he became another
guy—and he’s a werewolf.
How did you
react?
How would anyone react? I thought he was crazy, or lying,
or both. I couldn’t take it seriously; I mean, come on, of all the excuses in
the world… who would fall for that? I told him it was bullshit and he needed
professional help.
Greg explained that he thought he was going crazy too and
had already talked to psychiatrists. He was having blackouts and thought he had
a multiple personality disorder, but nobody believed him. So, he made a video
of himself changing from cute, sweet Greg, into Deke. He said he literally
changed into a different person (like the Incredible
Hulk.) I told him he was lying. Then he asked me if I wanted to see the
video!
And? Did he
really transform? What did you think of that?
Yes! He really transformed into a different person! I was
so stunned I didn’t know what to say or do. One minute Greg was there, and then
the next, he turned into this guy, Deke.
Greg and I had a long talk and he explained how he got
into this unusual situation (I won’t give away those details now, it’s all
explained in the book), and we worked everything out between us. Then of
course, I decided I had to see things for myself. That’s when I met Deke.
Tell
us about your first meet with Deke. What’s he like?
When I learned Greg changed, I snuck
back to his house and discovered Deke. Or rather, he discovered me. Deke
really is a completely different person from Greg. He’s gruff, assertive,
sexually demanding (in a good way) and absolutely gorgeous. Deke and I talked,
and he told me he’s pissed at Greg for keeping him locked up and preventing him
from having a life. Now that Deke was free, he wanted to find the person who
killed his friends.
The
story is more than a romance. It’s also a blend of danger and mystery. You and
Deke set out to find a killer. Can you talk about that?
Sure. Deke (and Greg) used to live
in California, and one night an Alpha sex club burned down, killing almost
everyone. Deke knows it wasn’t an accident and wants to find the killer. When the
story opens, there have been several “Moonlight Murders” taking place around
town and Greg (and Deke) thinks it’s a rogue Alpha—and
the same guy—who torched the club.
Deke and I play detective and try to
track down the psycho. I don’t want to give away too much of the story and
spoil the ending in case people haven’t read the book. But I can say we find
out who’s responsible for the current murders and the arson in California.
Did
you sometimes want to strangle Kelli for making your life difficult in the
book?
Yes, without a doubt! I was captured
by a serial killer and held captive (while naked, no less). Thanks, Kelli! Of
course, it was a crucial part of the story, and Kelli knew what she was doing
when she wrote those scenes. Obviously things worked out okay. (After all, I am
alive.)
For the most part, I didn’t mind the
other things she put me through with Deke (being subservient to him—in and out
of the bedroom). I was okay with it, and I like aggressive men. Overall, Greg
and Deke and I went through a lot of emotional heartache in the book. But we worked
it out in the end.
The
book has very explicit, super-hot sex scenes. Care to comment on them?
Well, to quote Deke, he likes two
things: to eat and screw—and he does a lot
of both in this book. Yes, there’s plenty of gay sex in the story, and later
Deke and I visit a sex club for Alpha males. (Another thanks for Kelli!) The
sex scenes were included to contrast the difference between Greg and Deke, and also
show what horny animals Deke (and the other Alphas) are. Kelli created the
Alpha male sex club for a specific reason (I can’t divulge why here) but if
you’ve read the book, you’ll understand, and it will make perfect sense.
Without
giving away any secrets, can we assume there’s a HEA ending, and the killer
gets caught?
Yes. The book has a happy ending and
leaves everyone in a good place. Kelli included an epilogue that wrapped up
everything and hinted at the future. As for the killer—yes,
justice was served. I’m happy to say the book got some great reviews…
Praise for Killer in Wolf's Clothing...
“4 stars! Killer in Wolf's Clothing offers a
different and very creative take on werewolves. I loved the whole concept. Two
very different people sharing a body that changes too. Hot, sexy, and a little
kinky, this one tells a very engaging story. Larry and Greg are great as a
couple but Larry and Deke really smolder. The transformation of Greg into Deke
is detailed and the whole idea just pulls you in. Add a crazy serial killer and
a werewolf sex club to the mix and you a wild ride. Great fun!” - Emma,
Night Owl Reviews
"Killer in Wolf’s Clothing was a delight to
read. Deke is so different from Greg in his sexual needs and desires.
Larry enjoyed both men for different reasons. Then trouble brewed and they
all had to work together. Kelli A. Wilkins has penned a tale that will heat
your blood and increase your heart rate as you become immersed in the hot
love scenes and the terror of the murderer. Killer in Wolf’s
Clothing shows that you never know who your neighbor is." -
Sensual Reads
“4 stars! Killer in Wolf's Clothing is a quick
fun read that will hook you from the beginning. A bit different than I'm used
to regarding werewolves, but I totally enjoyed the book. Recommended for all
who like the horror genre with a twist of fun.” - Susan,
Sweet-n-Sassi.blogspot
Anything
else you’d like to add about Kelli and her books?
Kelli has also written two other gay
romances. A Secret Match takes place in the world of professional
wrestling. Four Days with Jack is about two best friends who fall in
love at a tropical resort. I’m looking forward to reading them and seeing what
adventures those characters get into. Kelli always has interesting plots and
unique (and sexy) heroes!
Currently, Kelli is working on
another gay romance, and she released In Another World earlier this year.
This novel is a M/F paranormal mystery/romance that includes a gay character. Readers
can check out her straight contemporary and historical romances (some also have
gay secondary characters) on her site www.kelliwilkins.com.
She’s written several horror and sci-fi stories that look interesting.
Thank you for letting me chat today. I hope
everyone reads Killer in Wolf’s Clothing. If you missed any
blog in this series, you can catch up here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/blog
And visit Kelli’s Facebook
page for her gay romances: https://www.facebook.com/GayRomancesbyKelliAWilkins/
Cheers!
Larry
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes
to scare readers with her horror stories.
Her latest novel, In Another World, was
published in 2022. This contemporary mystery/romance is set
in the world of the paranormal.
She released two horror shorts, More
Than I Bargained For and Silent Sentinel in 2021.
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