Welcome to the Hot and Deadly Blog Hop

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Hot and Deadly? Wow, what a combination. The first thing that pops into my mind are those powerful, mysterious, and totally dangerous, men who frequently appear in romantic suspense novels. Think about the man with the secret past who is in Special Forces or part of Seal Team Six. Or consider the driven detective who seems to know way too much about the dark side of the city he lives and works in.

Do you prefer paranormal romance? How about a brooding vampire or an emotionally tortured werewolf? Oh yeah, definitely hot and deadly.

What is it about this combination of attributes which appeals to a reader? For me it’s the vicarious  adventure and danger this type of hero brings to a story.  (Okay, I’ll admit it, my life is rather routine and ordinary)

In my recently released book, Someone to Watch Over Me. My hero, Shawn Randall is very hot and deadly. Former L.A.P.D. and bodyguard to the stars, he now lives in Phoenix, Arizona and owns a security agency. He has a past he must keep hidden. Even though he’s there to protect the heroine from her stalker, when push comes to shove, he’s very capable of the deadly half of the equation. (If you’re interested, take a few moments and click on the book tab and read the excerpt about when Shawn and Morgan first met.)

Now for the good stuff!

The grand prize for this blog hop is a $53.50 gift certificate from your choice of either
Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

In addition, I’m offering a $10 gift card for entering my individual contest.
To enter all you have to do is the following:

Comment on my webpage to this post. Tell me about your favorite hot and deadly hero. I will pick one lucky visitor who comments to win a $10 gift card from their choice of either Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Starbucks.

Want to increase your chances of winning my prize?
Then get a second entry by “Liking me” on my author Facebook page.

Here’s the link below to the blog hop main page. Click here to visit the other participants on this giveaway hop. Thanks for visiting and good luck!

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Wonderful Read Wednesday

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Welcome to Wonderful Read Wednesday. This is the day when I recommend a book that I’ve recently read that I thought was marvelous and recommend it to my fellow readers out there.   This week my recommendation is:

Eclipse of the Herart

Eclipse of the Heart by Carly Carson

Logan Winter is a hard-driving business tycoon who is used to getting what he wants, especially in the bedroom. He avoids any personal relationships by sticking high-end call girls and he is interviewing for a new one, now.

When Logan’s regular assistant is out on sick leave the temporary replacement accidentally sends Amanda Thompson in to interview for the call girl position things go seriously wrong.

Amanda Thompson came to interview for the director of entrepreneurial acquisitions position. When the mistake is discovered, rather than walking out, she stays. She has a seriously ill sister to care for and retaining this job with health insurance is literally a “do or die” proposition. She resolves to excel at her job and ignore her boss’s personal interest.

Logan is intrigued with the woman with the frumpy suit and he begins a slow, subtle campaign to seduce the conservative, stubborn, young woman who appears to be very focused on keeping him at an arm’s length.

Logan is autocratic, Amanda is independent and stubborn, and the battle lines have clearly been drawn. This storyline has been done many times and could have easily slid into predictable and boring, but due to the author’s strong development of leading characters, and a wide range of supporting characters, I found myself drawn into the story. It moves quickly and at the end, both Amanda and Logan get their happily ever after. This is a fun, satisfying read.

Available on the following ebook retailers:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-of-the-Heart-ebook/dp/B00C5ROHB4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371641131&sr=8-1&keywords=eclipse+of+the+heart

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eclipse-of-the-heart-carly-carson/1115077661?ean=2940016605272

 

 

Tortured Hero Blog Hop Winners!

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Congratulations to Sue Brandes and Janie McGaugh for winning my contests for the Tortured Hero Blog Hop. Both these lucky ladies have been contacted privately so they can redeem their free digital copy of Someone to Watch Over Me and their $5 Amazon gift cards.

There were some really wonderful posts about Tortured Heroes. I saw a few personal favorites in the list and got some suggestions for many new books and TV shows I definitely need to check out.

My next blog hop is this Friday. I will be participating in the Dark and Deadly Blog Hop. Hope to see you then!

Welcome Tortured Hero Blog Hoppers

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Tortured Hero…. The phrase conjures up an image of a man battered, bruised and quite possibly in tattered clothing. After all, he’s been put through the ringer.

When I first started to write, I was one of those authors unintentionally brought to her stories the approach of “let’s make everything okay”. The problem was……. no conflict and no struggle equals (author clears throat here) ….no story. I learned my hero and heroine need to be challenged and tested. As they struggle and win we root for them and share in their sense of satisfaction when they get their happily-ever-after ending.

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In my recent release, Someone to Watch Over Me the hero, Shawn Randall is an emotionally scarred man. He’s has a past which he must keep secret, and although on the surface he appears to have it all, inside he’s empty and in pain. Only when Morgan Kennedy hires him to protect her against a stalker does he begin to experience a crack in the controlled, well-ordered life and love finds its way into his heart.

To find out more about this story, click on the “Book” tab and  read an excerpt from the book.

Now to the good stuff! I’m offering two prizes of equal value for this blog hop. To enter all you have to do is the following:

  1. Comment on my webpage to this post. Tell me about your favorite tortured hero. I will pick one lucky visitor who comments to win a $5 Amazon Gift card and a digital copy of Someone to Watch Over Me.
  2.  “Like me” on my author Facebook page and enter a second drawing for a $5 Amazon Gift card and a digital copy of Someone to Watch Over Me.

You can enter either way or do both to double your chances of winning a prize.

Rules: Please note that if you enter both contests you increase your chance of winning but you can only win one prize. (Example: if the same person wins both the web comment and Facebook like contest. This person will be awarded one prize package. A second person will be drawn for the other prize. The digital book will be awarded through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, or Smashwords. This way you can select a format which will work with your ereader.

Here’s the link below to the blog hop main page. Click here to visit the other participants on this giveaway hop. Thanks for visiting and good luck!!

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Wonderful Read Wednesday

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Welcome to Wonderful Read Wednesday.  I just finished this book in the last couple weeks and gave it a five star review on Goodreads. This week I’m recommending:

Against the Night – (The Raines of Wind Canyon, Book #5)
By Kat Martin

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This is book five in the Raines of Wind Canyon series. The story provides a major twist when Johnnie Riggs discovers that Angel (exotic dancer) is really Amy (kindergarten teacher) who is searching for her missing sister. The attraction is mutual and steamy, but the story is full of twists and turns that make it a wonderful read on many levels. Here’s the back cover blurb:

She’s got the face of an angel and the body of… well, isn’t that what he’d expect from an exotic dancer? But there’s something about this girl that Johnnie Riggs can’t shake. The former army ranger is hot on the trail of an elusive drug lord, and suddenly very hot under the collar, as well.

Amy’s got her own agenda to pursue: her sister is missing and Amy seems to be the only one who cares. She’ll enlist Johnnie’s help and do her best to ignore her growing attraction to finally get some answers. But when the two trails begin to converge and reveal something even more sinister than they imagined, their mutual desire is the least of their problems. They’ll bring the truth to light …or die trying

Love of Mythology Giveaway Hop!

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One of my favorite myths is that of Vampires. You have to admit that they have gone under a major change of perception over the last century or so. The original image of a dead person, who was actually “undead”, rising nightly to feast on the blood from the living has morphed in the last 25 years into something quite different.

From an object of horror, the vampire has become an object of desire in today’s culture. We can thank in large part, the fabulous offering of romance novels for this change in perception. The sinister creature known as Nosferatu could not have made a more dramatic makeover.

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Today’s vampire is an tortured, passionate sexy, love interest. Whether he’s part of the Brotherhood of the Black Dagger, Midnight Breed, Guardian of the Ascension, or Edward from the Twilight Series they all share the need for love to truly live.

 

In addition to the wonderful grand prizes offered by this blog hop, which include a $50 Amazon gift card or $50 worth of books at TBD, I’m offering an individual prize.. One lucky blog hopper will  a $10 gift certificate from Amazon.com. There you can stock up on books, CDs, or DVDs. (Vampire love story anyone?)

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To enter my contest, simply leave a comment. Please make sure to leave your first and last name and your email. To reach other sites participating in this blog hop,simply click on the link below to get to a list. Good luck!

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Sneak Peak Sunday

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One of my favorite places in romance books are when the heroine and hero meet for the first time. Today, I’m sharing when Morgan and Shawn meet in Someone to Watch Over Me.

Morgan studied the man and an electric crackle sizzled through her. The only experience she had with security personnel were the middle-aged, paunchy guards who came to the store to pick up money and jewelry for transport. This man was a whole different breed of animal. He moved with a quiet grace as he scanned the surroundings, taking them in, before focusing on her. His dark brown hair was cut short, and the dusting of gray at his temples lent an air or experience about him.

His eyes were crystal blue and had an edge to them which left her with an impression they missed little and had seen much. For a brief moment, a flicker of appreciation appeared as he studied her. Almost instantly, the expression faded, and cool analytical detachment replaced it. Morgan’s mouth went dry. She didn’t know anything about him, but from the “don’t mess with me” aura he exuded, she’d bet he was former military, police, or both.

He extended his hand. “I’m Shawn Randall from Sonoran Security. How can I be of assistance?”

Morgan stepped forward and shook it. “Morgan Kennedy. I’m glad to meet you.”

A small smirk broke on his lips and the irony of what she had said hit her. He took her hand. Attraction and nervousness sent an adrenaline surge coursing through her. She searched his eyes, hoping for an indication he had the same reaction, but he regarded her with calm scrutiny.

     I’m being studied like some insect. She pulled back and crossed her arms defensively. Taking a shaky breath, she wondered what she should say next. Just give him the facts.

She willed herself to stay calm as she explained, “I’ve got a stalker. I don’t know who he is, but this morning he vandalized my car. This afternoon, he sent flowers to my home as an apology. The police haven’t been terribly encouraging. I don’t know what to do.”

 

Now through May 29th, available for only $0.99 on Amazon.com Grab a copy today.

http://www.amazon.com/Someone-Watch-Over-Me-ebook/dp/B009XNG4ZU/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351392074&sr=1-12

 

And the winner is……

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Wow, I was stunned at all the people who stopped buy and entered to win my prize for the Love in Bloom Blog Hop.  The winner is:  Courtney Renee.  She is being contacted via email.

If you didn’t win, don’t worry.  I will be participating in several blog hops in the upcoming weeks, so there will be many changes to win. Keep checking in.