Dark Kiss Blog Tour: Character Interview & Giveaways!

Hi, everyone! Last month, I was extremely lucky to be able to read and ARC of Dark Kiss by Michelle Rowen, and I absolutely L-O-V-E-D loved it — I can't even begin to tell you how much! Except, you know, if you went to read my review here. ;)

And I'm even luckier to be a part of the awesome blog tour hosted by the amazing Kismet Book Tours for Dark Kiss! Today, I have two of my new favourite book boys here to chat: Bishop (an angel) and Kraven (a demon). I don't want to spoil anything big but... Oh gosh, if I love these guys anymore than I already do, it wouldn't exactly be healthy!

*Please note that there may be minor spoilers in this interview.*

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Meet The Boys

Hi, guys! Thank you so much for doing this interview. For all of those very, very unlucky people who haven't met you yet, can you tell us a little bit about yourselves? ;)

KRAVEN: Well, sweetness, thanks for asking. I’m tall, built, and gorgeous. Women love me because, really, who can resist a bad boy?

BISHOP: (rolls eyes)

KRAVEN: I’m sorry, did I just get an eye roll?

BISHOP: Yeah. I don’t think anyone could love you more than you love yourself. Just a random observation.

KRAVEN: And let me introduce the insipidly named Bishop, here. He’s an angel who’s currently going insane because he hit his wittle head weally hard when he landed here in the city. And he’s supposed to be our leader in this ridiculous team-up of angels and demons to kick the butt of soulless things that threaten the existence of Heaven and Hell. And yes, I said “team up of angels and demons.” Because someone, somewhere thought that was a brilliant idea. Ha. Suuure.

BISHOP: And Kraven here is a demon who covers up his unhappiness and misery with enough snark to drown a whale. We can all see through your games, demon. You’re not fooling anyone.

KRAVEN: Bite me.

BISHOP: I’ll do worse than bite you if you keep pushing me.

KRAVEN: I’m just waiting for you to lose your brain power completely. Do you think they’ll cart you off to a rubber room when that happens?

BISHOP: (glares) Back off. I’m fine.

KRAVEN: Oh, hooray. I’m so glad to hear it.
MIMI: Is it hot in here or is that just me? (fans self)

What's the deal with being an angel and a demon? Besides the tattoos on your backs, you don't seem that different!

BISHOP: Oh, we’re different. Don’t worry about that.

KRAVEN: Way different. Like, stratospherically different.

(They exchange an unfriendly look)

BISHOP: Angels are essentially good and work for Heaven, demons are essentially bad and work for Hell. Simple.

KRAVEN: That’s right. I’m bad—as in badass. Bishop here’s a saint, all priestly and pure of heart. Aren’t you?

BISHOP: Was that sarcasm?

KRAVEN: Yes. Yes, it was.

Is there anything specific you look for in a girl?

BISHOP: I’m not looking for a girl right now—I’m supposed to be focused on my mission and I have enough difficulties associated with it already. The fate of the entire world is in my hands. Girls, especially a certain one I recently met, are...distracting.

KRAVEN: Dude, lighten up. It’s just a fun interview. My kind of girl? Is she breathing? Sign me up.

What was your first impression when you met Samantha?

BISHOP: Beautiful girl...the kind who doesn’t realize she’s beautiful. Aggravating as hell, challenging, likes to push my buttons, asks a ton of questions I can’t answer. She’s big trouble for me, that’s for sure.

KRAVEN: My first impression? Does “wanting to kill her” sound bad?

Bishop, Samantha's touch is the only thing that can clear your mind. Do you think that's why you're attracted to her?

BISHOP: I wish I knew. My head, it’s all messed up from leaving Heaven and entering this city—didn’t expect that. Also didn’t expect that Samantha’s touch would somehow be able to clear my thoughts and help me do my job, even if it’s only for a little while. My connection to her...it’s hard to explain...

KRAVEN: So spare us the details. I’m feeling gaggy here.

BISHOP: (glares) I know somebody like you wouldn’t understand.

KRAVEN: Don’t want to. Don’t need to. Next question, please.

Kraven, you're kind of jerkish to Samantha in Dark Kiss. (Not to say that it isn't charming, but still...) Why? And do you ever think that will change?

KRAVEN: Jerkish? I’ll take that as a compliment, sweetness. Bottom line, gray girl’s something we’re supposed to be fighting against, not swooning over. I mean, there’s nothing all that special about her that I can see. Will it change? You mean, me falling over backwards to be nice to someone the angel is all over? Unlikely. I am who I am. Deal with it.

BISHOP: What if we don’t want to deal with it?

KRAVEN: Deal with it anyway.

If you could say one thing to each other, what would it be?

BISHOP: Probably that if he focuses on his job, and not being an ass all the time, things would go way smoother.

KRAVEN: Bite me. That’s what I’d say. Bite Me.

From a bookworm to two supernatural(ly hot!) guys, do you like to read at all? Or listen to music? If yes, what?

KRAVEN & BISHOP: Rolling Stones.

(They glare at each other)

BISHOP: That’s my favorite band. Always has been.

KRAVEN: Yeah, well, forget it then. It’s not mine. I’m a huge, uh...Led Zeppelin fan. Yeah. That’s real music. And books? I don’t have time for books. Bleh.

BISHOP: I make time for books. Between missions I read fiction, nonfiction, whatever I can get my hands on.

KRAVEN: Well, aren’t you *&$% special?

Let's say... hypothetically... there was an author writing your every move. *cough cough* Is there anything you'd want to say to her?

BISHOP: I’d ask the author to get rid of demons who give me a hard time and make the mission more difficult for everyone involved.

KRAVEN: Dream on, angel. I’d say—hey, author lady, thanks for making me so awesome and good looking.

MIMI: It's like you read my mind, Kraven! I really want to thank Michelle... I mean, this hypothetical author... for that too! ;)

And just because I was wondering... Do you think I could make it as an angel or a demon? x) 

KRAVEN: Sweetness, you have the words ‘delicious demon chick’ written all over you. I’d be happy to personally give you the tour if we ever finish this lame mission.

BISHOP: Ignore him. You’re definitely angel material—dedicated, devoted, and can kick butt for the greater good.

MIMI: Hahahahahahahaha, I seriously love you both! ♥

AND SOME THIS OR THAT QUESTIONS:

Chocolate or vanilla?

BISHOP: Chocolate.

KRAVEN: Chocolate and vanilla.

Boxers or briefs?

BISHOP: Boxers.

KRAVEN: Commando.

Blondes or brunettes?

BISHOP: Brunettes.

KRAVEN: Don’t know. What color is your hair?

MIMI: Eeeeeeee! I'm a brunette (Well, hi there, Bishop!) but I'd gladly dye my hair rainbow for you, Kraven!

Angels or demons? :P

BISHOP: Hilarious.

KRAVEN: She’s funny, isn’t she?

MIMI: (blushes) Thanks, I think...? Haha :')

Okay, well I better let you guys get back to your mission to eliminate some grays! Thanks so much for taking time out of our busy schedules to chat with me. I really look forward to meeting you guys again in Wicked Kiss!

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I said it before and I'll say it again and I'll continue to say it until I've convinced you, but I absolutely LOVE these boys! ♥ Even though there's no love triangle in this book, trust me when I say that this is one where you actually want one! (Yes, I totally just quoted my own review.) Didn't Kraven's snarky badboyness make you blush like crazy? And Bishop's sweet broodiness? I'm as red as a tomato! x)

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Giveaways:

There are two giveaways for today! The first giveaway is a daily one for the chance to win a copy of Dark Kiss. To enter, all you have to do is fill out the rafflecopter form below. It's open to US/Canadian residents only. (Sorry, international followers!) You can see the full contest rules here. 

http://www.rafflecopter.com

Grand Prize:

The second giveaway is for a grand prize pack: HarlequinTEEN Goodie Bag!  All entries into the daily giveaway count toward the grand prize as well as all daily entries for all the other stops too, so you might want to plan on following the tour if you haven't already!

Inside the HarlequinTEEN Goodie Bag are:

Dark Kiss by Michelle Rowen (Harlequin TEEN) | Harlequin 60th anniversary bag | Spellbound by Cara Lynn Shultz (Harlequin TEEN) | Inside by Maria V. Snyder (Harlequin TEEN) | Crave by Melissa Darnell (Harlequin TEEN) | 1 pair of black Harlequin socks | Large ‘Barnaby Moon’ notebook | Small ‘The Dark Page’ notebook

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About

About Dark Kiss - Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | Indiebound

I don't do dangerous.

Smart, über-careful, ordinary Samantha — that's me. But I just couldn't pass up a surprise kiss from my number-one unattainable crush. A kiss that did something to me... something strange. Now I feel hungry all the time, but not for food. It's like part of me is missing — and I don't know if I can get it back. 

Then there's Bishop. At first I thought he was just a street kid, but the secrets he's keeping are as intense as his unearthly blue eyes. If he's what I think he is, he may be the only one who can help me. But something terrifying is closing in, and the one chance Bishop and I have to stop it means losing everything I ever wanted and embracing the darkness inside me...

When angels and demons must work together, something beyond evil is rising...

About Michelle Rowen - Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

Michelle Rowen knows a book she’s working on is going well when the characters start talking to her when she’s not writing. She likes to believe this is a sign of a creative mind…and not something to be worried about. While she loves to read, spend time with family and friends, and travel, she also watches way too much reality TV for her own good. A prolific author of novels for both young and not-so-young adults, Michelle lives in Southern Ontario in a sky-high condo with two delightful cat familiars.

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You can follow the rest of the tour below or on the Kismet Book Touring Website:

Monday, May 28th - Alice Marvels 

Tuesday, May 29th - Harlequin Paranormal Blog 

Wednesday, May 30th - Good Choice Reading 

Friday, June 1st - Mimi Valentine (YOU ARE HERE ♥)

Monday,June 4st - Mundie Mom's 

Tuesday, June 5th - Unabridged Andra  

Wednesday,June 6th - Endlessly Bookish 

Friday,June 8th - The Unread Reader

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That's all the awesomeness we can handle for today, everyone! Michelle officially made my list of Authors I Want to Meet with this (on top of the fact that she's an awesome Canadian girl like me)! I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the rest of the tour. And while you're at it, why don't you pick up a copy of Dark Kiss too? ;)

-Mimi