Beefcake Preview Opening Night: Sabin

Gena, can you give us an anecdote regarding Sabin while writing up history?

He is a stubborn, stubborn man who has always placed victory against his enemies above falling in love -- until Gwendolyn the Timid kicks him in the balls dazzles him.

We are happy to welcome Sabin, keeper of the demon of Doubt in the Grand Opening of the Preview Club.I'm sitting down with Sabin in the red velvet gazebo of the Club, "welcome to the Club and thank you for participating in this endeavor! Can I get you anything from the bar?"

"Ice. In a bag."

It is really hard for me not to stare at him, gorgeous and with an edge of"other" he just makes my throat go dry. I try to act as though I have done this a hundred times before and somehow it feels like I'm failing miserably. So I go ahead and ask him some questions.

General:

Sabin, can you give us some details regarding yourself and your story.

The Darkest Whisper
Lords of the Underworld series - Book #4
HQN - September 2009

ISBN-13: 9780373773923
ISBN-10: 0373773927
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Date: August 2009
Page Count: 416

Here's what the publisher has to say: New York Times bestselling sensation Gena Showalter returns with her long-awaited next installment of the Lords of the Underworld series. He is the keeper of Doubt and his entire world is about to be rocked.

Bound by the demon of doubt, Sabin unintentionally destroys even the most confident of lovers. So the immortal warrior spends his time on thebattlefield instead of the bedroom, victory his only concern.until he meets Gwendolyn the Timid. One taste of the beautiful redhead, and he cravesmore.

Gwen, an immortal herself, always thought she'd fall for a kind human whowouldn't rouse her darker side. But when Sabin frees her from prison,battling their enemies for claim to Pandora's box turns out to be nothing compared to thebattle Sabin and Gwen will wage against love.

Here's what I have to say: New York Times bestselling sensation Gena Showalter enjoyed torturing me. But Gwen is hot and rocks my world, so I guess I forgive her

· Profile: Like a singles ad? Hell, why not? Single Bad Ass looking to kill Bad Guys. Love Interests need not apply. Too busy saving underworld.

· Name: Sabin, leader of the Lords of the Underworld. Well, half of them, anyway (and yeah, that's said in a grumble)

· Age: Old (But damn if I don't look a day over 30)

· Length: Long and hard (It's not bragging if it's true)

· Body build: Big.

· Hair: Dark.

· Eyes: Dark and sexy (See note about not bragging)

· Personality: Perfect (Again, not bragging)

· Favorite weapon? If it kills, I like it.

· Favorite outfit? On woman? I like 'em naked but armed.

· Turn on? Winning a battle.

· Favorite drink? Corona.

Sabin 101:

· Sabin, to prepare us for the big day of your story can you give a few quotes that speak of your "typical" behavior/humor/ attitude of yours?

"Kill them." As said to my men regarding our enemy."Like I said, you can shut the hell up, you dirty piece of shit. I've had all of you I can take." As said to my demon, oh, about a thousand times a day. "I want her." As I said to anyone who will listen after I first meet Gwen.

· Sabin, do you have a one-liner for the ladies?

Nah. I leave that for Paris. And Strider. Morons!

· If you have one, what is your favorite romantic setting?

Sorry, girls,but I'm not really a romantic kind of guy. No, seriously. I'm a fighter not a lover. I mean it. Really. Me cave-man, you she-woman.

· What do you consider your personal pros and cons?

Pros: I'm strong and courageous. I love to fight, love to win, usually win, plan ahead, am ferocious, did I mention I'm strong? Cons? Can't think of any. I'm pretty damn amazing. Well, okay, fine. Maybe there's one small thing. My demon, Doubt, has crushed the self-esteem of several past girlfriends and caused them to kill themselves. We're working on it, though.

· What car do you drive?

A stolen Escalade

· Last movie you watched?

Paris made me watch Shakespeare in Love. That dude did not look anything like Will.

· Where did you sleep last night?

In a tent. In the desert. I'm still spitting sand.

· What music do you listen to?

The faster the beat, the more I like the song.

· What type of girl do you usually fall for?

Someone strong. Really strong. Physically, mentally and emotionally. Otherwise, my demon will do that pesky crushing thing.

· Do you have any talents?

Not just yes, but hell yes. I'm pretty talented with a blade. And a gun. Gods, you should see me with a bow and arrow. I haven't rocked that shit in a while, but damn, I'm good.

· Friends can't live with them, can't live without them, what's your take on it?

Can't live without them. That's why I'm willing to die for mine.

· What are your plans for tomorrow?

Kill someone. But then, that's pretty much always on the menu.

· Who can wake you up in the middle of the night for?

As I no longer do sleepovers, I can't say sex. Though I would. Wake up for it, I mean. But otherwise, I will wake up at any time for cheese tots. That stuff melts in your mouth, man.

Wooing the ladies with an excerpt:

"What can I do to help you, Gwen?" There was a shuffle of footsteps as Sabin closed the rest of the distance between them. His heat seeped into her."Air," she was finally able to force past the knot in her throat. Sabin's hands settled atop her shoulders, gently pushing. Her legs were too weak to offer any type of resistance, so she tumbled down-straight into one of those chairs. "I need air."With no hesitation, Sabin dropped to his knees. He inserted his big body between her legs and cupped her face, forcing her to focus on him. Intense brown eyes became the new center of her world, an anchor in a turbulent storm. "Take mine." His callused thumb caressed her cheek, abrading lightly. "Yes?"Take his.what? she wondered, and then she didn't care. Her chest! Constricting, pinching bone and muscle together. A sharp pain tore throughher ribs and slammed into her heart, causing the organ to skitter to amomentary halt. Gwen jerked. "You're turning blue, darling. I'm going to place my mouth over yours, give you my breath. All right? "What if this is a trick? What if-Shut up! Even in her frail haze, she knew the eerie, ghostly whisper was not her own. Thankfully, it heeded her command and quieted. Now, if only her lungs would open up. "I-I-"Need me. Let me do this." If he feared her response, he gave no indication. One of his hands trailed to the base of her neck and drew herforward, even as he leaned into her. Their lips pressed together, a heated tangle. His hot tongue pried her teeth apart, and then warm, minty air was sliding down her throat, soothing. Her arms wound around him of their own accord, holding him captive, meshing them together chest to chest, hardness to softness. His necklace was cold,even through her shirt, and pressed into her, making her gasp. She greedily took his breath. "More."

Side note from Sabin: Fine. Maybe I am a little romantic. But whatever.

I hope you enjoyed your time here at the Club Sabin, the ladies appreciateit more than I can express!

Sabin: I'm not leaving until you answer a question for me. Anyone have any cheese tots?

Another excerpt of Sabin's story; click ~here~

LORD OF THE UNDERWORLD website; click ~here~

And now for the giveaway. Because this is my, ok Tristan, our Grand Opening of this preview night there are two giveaways: #1 is SABIN'S STORY; THE DARKEST WHISPER and #2 is THE DARKEST NIGHT - THE DARKEST KISS - THE DARKEST PLEASURE. I will send you these books via The Book Depository.co.uk. All you have to do is dip in to the conversation, enjoy yourself, leave a comment, add your e-mail addy and follow my blog via google connect in my sidebar. This contest will be open from August 3rd to August 7th and I will anounce winner on August 10th.

"Okay ladies, welcome to this preview night. I am Tristan to those who have not met me, I shake, I stirr, I whip up cocktails like no other and yes Amy *wink*, I have soda, fruit juice and water for those who do not want or like cocktails." Tristan walks behind the bar and grabs a glass, "Cecile, babe, come on up to the bar so I can make you that promised cocktail and we can have that talk."

"Jeez, man, slick, very slick of yourself. Well ladies, since Leontine ordered me to play nice I would say come on up and let me know what poison graces your taste buds!" Leontine waves a few signs at Aidan. Aidan look back at her with a droll face. "Right, fuck, yes, I forgot. Two messages, one; Sam couldn't make it. He's stuck with car trouble somewhere and that is the reason why I don't ride a classic car. He will be here for the September night though. Message number two; These are our two cocktail special's of the evening, guess what I came up with!"

PASSION COCKTAIL:
2 oz 1800 Silver Tequila
2 oz passion fruit juice
1 oz agave juice
raspberry liquer
5 limes

And for the true adventures out there we have DEMON FROM HELL COCKTAIL:
1 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey
1 oz Captain Morgan Silver spiced rim
1 oz Jim Beam bourbon whiskey
1 oz Bacardi gold rum
2 oz tomato juice
2 oz Worchcestershire sauce
1 oz hot pepper sauce