Saturday, April 26, 2014

THE BODYGUARD

by Lena Diaz    

SHE HAD NO ONE TO FIGHT FOR HER-UNTIL ONE POWERFUL BODYGUARD REFUSED TO LEAVE HER SIDE.

Her perfect marriage was a sham and Caroline Ashton had the physical and emotional wounds to prove it. With nothing left to lose, Caroline is ready to walk away—and hires Luke Dawson as her personal bodyguard. But before he can do more than secure her a safe house, Caroline stumbles upon the body of the man she'd fought day and night to escape.

Now, confronted with fears beyond anything she ever imagined, Luke is the only man she can trust. Putting her life in someone else's hands isn't easy, but Caroline knows survival never is. Besides, Luke's proven himself to be a worthy protector—one who'll stop at nothing to see she never suffers again….


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Friday, April 25, 2014

NAVY SEAL SURRENDER

by Angi Morgan    

Miniseries: Texas Family Reckoning     


A NAVY SEAL RETURNS TO TEXAS TO FIND HIS FAMILY IN TROUBLE AND HIS HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST…

Navy SEAL John Sloane thought he'd come home to Texas to save the family ranch and reconnect with his estranged twin brother. He never expected to reunite with the girl whose heart he broke. But when Alicia Adams's daughter is kidnapped, the fearless SEAL jumps into action.

However, the off-book op poses unfamiliar dangers to John, none more risky than his feelings for Alicia. To regain her trust and protect her from the kidnappers, he'll risk his career and even his life. It all hinges on one daring scheme that could prove he's the hero she needs–or break her heart all over again…

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

SCENE OF THE CRIME: RETURN TO MYSTIC LAKE

by Carla Cassidy    

TWO FBI AGENTS WERE ON A CASE THAT COULD COST THEM THEIR CAREERS—AND THEIR LIVES.

Only a life-and-death mission could make FBI special agent Jackson Revannaugh leave Louisiana for Kansas. But a husband and wife have gone missing in a case with disturbing similarities to an unsolved one, and Jackson's desperate for answers. And the trick is keeping his desire for his new partner from compromising the operation.

Marjorie Clinton knows Jackson's type only too well. But with passion—and the case—heating up, she soon has to trust the Southern charmer with her life. Because someone in this friendly lakeside town is a killer. Someone who's made Marjorie a target and could expose the secret Jackson hoped would stay buried forever.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

LAWLESS


by HelenKay Dimon    

Miniseries: Corcoran Team    

WHEN A CORPORATE RETREAT TURNS INTO CORPORATE SABOTAGE, THE CORCORAN TEAM SENDS IN THEIR BEST.

Undercover agent Joel Kidd wasn't picked just for his risk-assessment and kidnap-prevention skills. He had inside knowledge of the mission's target: Hope Algier. Business had divided the former lovers, and now that same dirty business brought them back together. Touching down at this highend out-of-the-way campground, Joel had the perfect cover among these weekend warriors.

In reality, he was there to provide an extra layer of protection. One Hope wouldn't accept if she knew the truth. But when an unknown assailant begins picking off her clients one by one, Joel is the only one who can save them. Though civilization—and safety—was still a long way off….

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

THE DISTRICT

by Carol Ericson   

Miniseries: Brody Law    

IN THE CITY BY THE BAY IT'LL TAKE TWO EXPERIENCED FBI AGENTS TO BRING AN END TO A SERIAL KILLER'S REIGN.

The quicker Special Agent Christina Sandoval brings a serial killer to justice, the sooner she can get back to her daughter. Reason enough for the FBI to send her a partner—who also happens to be her ex-fiancĂ©, Eric Brody.

While Eric's own kidnapping as a child has left him with a sense ofjustice that never failed, his relationship with Christina had. Now the deeper they dig into the current case, the more personal things get. Trying to capture an elusive killer who seems to know more about Christina than Brody ever did, they'll both need to stop holding back. Or fall victim to this private war, waged without boundaries…

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Monday, April 21, 2014

SAWYER


Miniseries: The Lawmen of Silver CreekRanch 

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR DELORES FOSSEN RETURNS TO SILVER CREEK WITH A TALE OF LOVE AND DECEPTION.

Sawyer Ryland would know her anywhere: the beautiful blonde who briefly shared his bed only to deceive him in the end. He vowed never to trust her again, but Cassidy O'Neal's on the run from kidnappers…with a newborn in her arms.

Cassidy will do anything to save her family, even lee to her ex-lover with an infant who isn't hers—but who could belong to Sawyer. The lawman's fierce code of honor forces him to take Cassidy and the baby girl into protective custody. Now neither can fight the passion heating up between them. A passion that'll take every ounce of willpower to ignore and every effort to survive.

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

The Lowdown with Janie Crouch

PRIMAL INSTINCT'S release!

For this life-long reader, the release of my first book was a dream come true


Hello Romantic Suspense Readers!

Primal Instinct, my debut novel with Harlequin Intrigue released this month in stores and online everywhere. Although Primal Instinct will continue to be available online, due to the nature of category romance, it will only be available in stores for a couple more weeks. So if you see one at Walmart, or Barnes & Noble, or any number of misc. stores across the country -- pick one up for a friend or snap a picture with it and send it to me. I'm making a collection! Soon it will be time for the May Intrigue books to take it's place.

Of course, you can always buy it at my website, a great option especially if you're looking for an autographed copy. :-)

On April 3, we had a fabulous book release party in Virginia Beach, VA -- my hometown. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with my family and friends! I am so thankful to my parents and hubby for realizing that a first book only ever happens once and going through the trouble and expense to put together this wonderful event.

             

Primal Instinct continues to get rave reviews -- including a TOP PICK from Romantic Times magazine. Harlequin Junkie gave it the coveted "HJ Recommends" banner. Cataromance.com called it a "fantastic story".  All in all, I've been thrilled with the reviews.

The question I'm most commonly asked? Will I be writing the stories of Adrienne's sisters mentioned in Primal Instinct, (each with special abilities of their own)? The answer: YES! I am working with Intrigue to see when we can fit that into the publication schedule.

But I do know the Primal Instinct follow-ups will be after the release of my four-book Intrigue series about siblings who work at OMEGA Sector -- a covert, interagency taskforce, made up of the most elite agents our country has to offer. Those will release in December 2014, and January, May and June 2015. I'm deep in the writing cave working on them. Two stories down, two left to go!

I was featured as Harlequin's DEBUT AUTHOR OF THE MONTH on their website. Check it out here. I answered questions about how long it took my first book to sell and when I knew I wanted to become a writer.

I so appreciate your enthusiasm and support as I've entered this whirlwind journey into publication. Thank you for signing up for this newsletter and for liking my facebook page. Your encouragement means so much and I am grateful.

Next newsletter this fall when I have solid release dates and more to report!

Remember, only you can prevent forest fires :-),
Janie

Some fun pics of Primal Instinct readers/friends sent to me from Indiana, Georgia, Nevada, and Florida, respectively. (None staged, of course, lol):






Feel free to send me yours: janiecrouch007@gmail.com


Monday, April 7, 2014

The Scoop from Julie Miller (April)



Dear Readers,

First of all, Happy Birthday to my mom!  And to any other April celebrants out there!

April 1 marks the release of my very first all-me anthology!  MAKE MINE A MARINE is officially out, in ebook only for now, but in several different formats.  So whether you’re Kindle or NOOK, you read on your phone or computer, etc.—if you can read digital books, you can download
Available now! Ebook only.

MAKE MINE A MARINE.  The anthology features 3 full-length romantic suspense novels featuring military heroes.  For those readers who often ask when I’m going to write a single-title length romantic suspense novel, I have!  These aren’t Precinct stories, but feature a group of former Marine Corps operatives who are now in the bodyguard business.  I hope to write a brand new story featuring one of their friends as the hero later this year.








Coming this summer!
In the meantime, there’s plenty to talk about on the Intrigue front.  KCPD PROTECTOR, the lead title for August 2014, is going to have a prequel novella available online at www.Harlequin.com all through the month of June.  I’m writing that story now.  The novella, tentatively titled THE BRIDESMAID’S BODYGUARD, will have 30 short-short chapters, with a new one published each day throughout June.  Readers can get KCPD PROTECTOR July 1st at the Harlequin website.  (August 1 through other outlets)





My next project is something brand new.  Harlequin Intrigue NOIR is the new digital-first line that Harlequin will launch this fall, and I’ve been asked to write one of the stories for their first anthology.  Intrigue NOIR is a darker, grittier, sexier version of the Intrigue romantic suspense stories readers love.  While many readers love the traditional Intrigue (and those will certainly continue!), many readers have also asked for a little more steam, a little more atmosphere in their books.  These NOIR books are for them…and anyone who’s as big a fan of romantic suspense as I am.  My story is tentatively called THE PRECINCT: AFTER DARK.  Readers will recognize familiar Kansas City settings from my fictional Fourth Precinct.  But there will be a few more curse words, a little more sex (think Blaze-ish) and some grittier themes.  I hope my readers will give the new spin-off line of Intrigue NOIR a try.

As always, be sure to check out my Contests & Fun Page http://www.juliemiller.org/contests_&_fun.htm to read an excerpt from MAKE MINE A MARINE.  And enter for a chance to win one of my backlist titles!

So, I've chatted about a variety of different types of stories I'm working on, or have written for release.  Which one are you most looking forward to, and why?  Or share about any author's book you're looking forward to reading.  I'll give away a copy of a title from my backlist (print, if I have it, or ebook--winner's choice) to one lucky poster.

Happy Reading!
Julie

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

WE ASKED INTRIGUE AUTHORS

...is there an object on or near your desk that you see while writing?

THE BODYGUARD, Harlequin Intrigue, May 2014  

When I'm writing, the main thing I see is my "ego wall" directly in front of me. Don't get the wrong idea. I, like most authors I know, suffer horribly from lack of confidence and extreme self-doubt. That's exactly why I put my book covers, my books, and awards on that wall. When I'm stuck and thinking everything I write is horrible, I can see that wall and be reminded that I have succeeded in the past and if I work hard and keep going I can do it again. That wall is my confidence booster. Plus, it's just plain fun to look at my book covers. :)  
 
HUNTED, Harlequin MIRA, January 2014 


This is what I see from my desk while I'm working...the gorgeous poster MIRA created for HUNTED, my debut suspense novel.  It definitely keeps me motivated!! 


THE WITCH'S DESIRE, Harlequin Nocturn, May 2014


On my desk is my passport. I'm leaving it there to remind me I have to renew it soon or it'll expire. Inside it is all the stamps from the countries I've visited over the past 10 years. Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Canada, England, Ireland, Italy and the Virgin Islands. I love visiting other countries and want to incorporate some of those locales in my writing so that others can experience, albeit vicariously, some of those wonderful places. While reading you don't have to leave the comfort of your own home to visit places you've always wanted to see. Your mind fills in the blanks and you escape, no matter where.


I find that my bucket list is comprised primarily of places I want to see before I die. What about you?

MALLORY KANE
SANCTUARY IN CHEF VOLEUR, Harlequin Intrigue, July 2014

Actually, the 'object' I see while I'm writing is this lovely warming cushion that follows me wherever I go. 

His name is Smoke Monster. I thought, a year ago, when I got him at 3 weeks old, that I'd name him Smoke Monster and call him Smokie. Um, no. He's Monster. The name fits. Trust me. 

DEAD BY WEDNESDAY, Harlequin Intrigue, Feb 2014

I do most of my writing on my sun porch, in an ergonomically incorrect chair with my laptop computer resting on my folded legs. While this plays havoc with my lower back, I do have a lovely view outside of my window. Most of the time, that is. Right now the garden that I overlook is brown and damp and the tree that anchors that garden is bare to the bones. But in just a matter of weeks, the flowering crab tree will be amazing, with delicate pink buds. When that happens, I will spend entirely too much time tree-gazing and not nearly enough time writing. I promise I'll share a picture when it's in full bloom!   

ANGI MORGAN
NAVY SEAL SURRENDER, Texas Family Reckoning Book 1, Harlequin Intrigue, May 2014

Most of the time that I'm writing, I'm on the couch looking out the window and watching our two pups: Texas & Roxie along with a foster. But occasionally I sit at my desk to work. I have a poster of the ocean that says: BREATHE. There are lots of writing incentives, copies of my books and covers to remind me that dreams come true. Wind chimes hang from the ceiling, there are pictures I've taken from traveling and lots of priceless objects that friends have given me. 

BOUND BY SECRETS, Montgomery Justice Series - Gabe’s Story, Montlake Romance, Summer 2014 
I wish I had something amazingly inspirational that I look at while I’m writing…but…the truth is, I’m pretty boring. I have a few fun items above my computer, but actually, I really have to stand up and want to look at them. Below the fun items are my reference books, dictionary, thesaurus, etc. But the MOST important item is the white board to the right. My plotting board. Those little post-its are the scenes of my book…and that’s what I tend to do at the computer…write. No distractions, no window, the occasional music (without words)… and me hunkered down. Unless the internet distracts me, and then I use a fun little program called Freedom that cuts me off from the web. Like I said, pretty boring. 

RAVEN'S HOLLOW, Harlequin Intrigue, February 2014


Through the window in front of my desk, I can see the summit of the Malahat, which is an incredibly beautiful stretch of our up-island highway.  The road was carved through deep rock and spectacular walls of that rock rise up on both sides as you make the climb.  People come from all over the world to take a drive on our truly amazing Hat.



WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Do you have something you look at every day?