SMOKY RIDGE CURSE by Paula Graves

Two former partners find their feelings rekindled when they're forced to uncover the truth in Paula Graves's Bitterwood P.D. trilogy!  

Assistant FBI director Adam Brand is out of time. His attempt to expose a domestic terrorist hiding in plain sight has left him with more questions than answers. Still, asking his former FBI subordinate Delilah Hammond for help is even more dangerous. 

Once before, the unexpected heat between them drove her back to her mountain hometown—and Adam to the heights of the Bureau. And now, as a new sheriff, Delilah has much more to lose…even as her skills and determination leave Adam breathless all over again. Staying two steps ahead of their ruthless quarry reignites a desire neither can resist. But as Delilah puts herself on the line to set a lethal trap, will they survive to explore the future neither has given up on?

available at Harlequin and all major retailers

SHARPSHOOTER by Cynthia Eden

Heart-pounding action meets smoldering desire in USA TODAY bestselling author Cynthia Eden's Shadow Agents miniseries!

Two years ago Gunner Ortez saved Sydney Sloan's life on a mission gone wrong. And ever since then, he's been watching her back. Now a hostage-rescue mission is about to blow the Elite Ops agents' lives apart once again.

Working side by side back in the jungles of Peru, the heat between Sydney and Gunner is hotter than ever--and so are the threats to their lives. With the danger escalating, Sydney knows Gunner is her only hope at successfully completing their assignment. But the ex-SEAL who arouses passion she'd only dreamed about also poses the greatest risk to the secret she carries in her heart...and in her belly.

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Behind the Scenes - Falcon's Run

It's finally July and time for our newest release -  Falcon's Run.  

 

This is my favorite Copper Canyon story so far. All the men featured in this special Southwestern series were troublemakers lost in the foster care system until a tribal medicine man stepped in and gave them a chance. They arrived at the reservation filled with anger, their natures jaded by the world they'd lived in - one of broken promises and lies.

 

Then, under the guidance of Hosteen (Mister) Silver, a remarkable man who sets out to help them find their true selves, they mature into men to be reckoned with, each as different from the others as they can be. 

 

Honoring them as individuals, their foster father, a medicine man, gives each a special animal fetish, one that matches their personality and, according to Navajo beliefs, will enhance their innate abilities.

 

Falcon's Run continues the legacy of the men of Copper Canyon. Detective Preston Bowman, the hero of Falcon's Run, lives for his job and dislikes attachments of any kind. Preston's the loner who has always stood apart, even among his foster brothers at Copper Canyon. His spiritual guide is Falcon. Falcon symbolizes harmony and the value of hard work. Since Falcon hunts close to the ground, he sees what others might miss.

 

Abby Langdon sacrificed everything to open Sitting Tall Ranch, a place for kids facing tough times. It was her way of honoring her sister, who passed away at a young age after a long illness. 

 

When Abby's trusted ranch hand is murdered on the premises, she finds herself the target of vicious attacks meant to force her to close the ranch for good. Abby's a fighter, but this is one battle she can't win alone.

 

With Falcon as an ally, Preston sets out to restore the balance between good and evil so that all may walk in beauty again.

 

Romantic Times Reviews said, "With the deft hand of a seasoned professional, Thurlo sprinkles Navajo tradition throughout the ongoing search for a murderer and art thief in this compelling story."

    

Falcon's Run is the story of a man out to protect the woman he loves and help her keep her dream -  a ranch whose sole purpose is to brighten the lives of children facing their own challenges.  

 

This is a story filled with action, and drama, and intrigue. I hope you'll join us on this exciting ride through Copper Canyon.

 

To share the fun, we'd like to invite all of you to join our Giveaway!

 

http://www.authorbuzz.com/dearreader/thurlo.shtml

 

Also, for those of you who like to have a sneak peek, here is an excerpt of Falcon's Run--

 

Falcon's Run (Harlequin Intrigue Series): Aimee Thurlo: 9780373697090: Amazon.

 

I hope you'll enjoy our latest story, Falcon's Run.

 

 

BEST OF LUCK . . .

ANGEL IN CHAINS

Cynthia Eden

As a fallen Angel of Death, Azrael is cursed to walk the earth alone in search of redemption. One night, as he wanders the streets of New Orleans, he discovers a woman surrounded by panther shifters.  No longer able to contain the anger simmering within, Az summons his dark powers and attacks, determined to protect this innocent human from certain death.

Kensington Publishing Corp., Brava

Megan Records, editor

Only Jade Pierce is no delicate flower.  She’s spent years learning to survive and fight the evil forces sent by her ex-lover who refuses to let her go. But after seeing Az in action, she figures she could use a little supernatural help. And so she plans a course of seduction guaranteed to arouse his interest and his angelic passions…

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AND winner of the Bookseller's Best Award

COWBOY IN THE CROSSFIRE

Robin Perini

Unjust accusations shattered Blake Redmond's big-city police career—and destroyed everything around him. Now, all this sheriff lives for is keeping watch over his small Texas town…until Amanda Hawthorne and her five-year-old son come fleeing out of a snowstorm with killers on their trail. 

Harlequin, Intrigue

Allison Lyons, editor

The terror Blake sees in the young boy's eyes makes Blake swear to protect him and his injured mother. But winning Amanda's trust is as difficult as resisting the passion drawing him to this beautiful, determined woman. With their every move thwarted and time running out, the only way Blake can clear his name and save this little family is to confront his own dangerous past—no matter what the cost.

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Spotlight on July Intrigues: For the Baby's Sake

Beverly Long's latest suspenseful tale brings together two people who face danger and mystery For The Baby's Sake:

A BABY CHANGES EVERYTHING...

Detective Sawyer Montgomery never makes the same mistake twice. Burned in the past, he's learned to stay guarded when a beautiful woman is involved. Problem is, getting the key testimony to close a case requires a hands-on approach, because strong-willed counselor Liz Mayfield-not to mention the desire between them-is quickly getting under his skin.

Now that his witness, Liz's client, has suspiciously vanished, joining forces and taking to the road in order to save the pregnant teen's life is their only option. But it soon becomes clear that the danger targeting Liz places her in need of protection. Sawyer's protection. And that this unexpected complication will test every fiber of Sawyer's legendary self-control...

Spotlight on July Intrigues: Carrie's Protector

Rebecca York's new action-packed thrill ride introduces readers to Carrie's Protector:

SAVING HER FROM TERRORISTS WAS THE EASY PART...

Still smarting from a failed mission, bodyguard Wyatt Hawk is to escort photographer Carrie Mitchell to a meeting where she'll testify about a terrorist plot. Instead, a near-deadly ambush sends the two on the run from a fiery blast of bullets.

Forced into close proximity with wealthy Carrie, Wyatt has little interest in her; their differences couldn't be bigger. But somewhere between a compromised safe house and the discovery of a shocking conspiracy, the cool and distant bodyguard finds himself succumbing to Carrie's seductive allure. He'll even risk his life to save hers...because all he's left unguarded is his heart.

CONFERENCE PICS. . .

The authors share a favorite picture from conferences or signings.

DANA MARTON, DEATHTRAP, June 2013
2006 Atlanta RWA with Ruth GLick and Patricia Rosemoor. We had a ton of fun at the Ritz Carlton at the Harlequin Ball. This is the tamest picture. You should have seen the dancing.

MALLORY KANE, SPECIAL FORCES FATHER, May 2013

Mallory Kane at the masquerade ball at Romfest in Gatlinburg, June 19-23, 2013. I'm the Ghostly Lady on the left. We're the finalists in the costume contest. I didn't win, but may I say,  it was an honor...   

JULIE MILLER, TASK FORCE BRIDE, September 2013

This is a book signing I did with my husband, Scott E. Miller, in Kearney, Nebraska--a college town.  My hubby is a middle school teacher who writes YA historical fiction. It was such fun to share the spotlight with him, even though I was having terrible allergies that day (hence my red face-sigh). It was interesting how our "fans" split--Scott had a lot of kids, naturally, along with college students whom I'm guessing were education majors, while I had lots of their moms and older women in my line.  And we both had a handful of older men who I think simply got tired of waiting for their spouses to finish shopping and wanted someone to talk to. <g>

ANGI MORGAN, PROTECTING THEIR CHILD, May 2013

Here's a picture of the dance floor at my first Harlequin party as an author. Loved it. 

And then another with BJ Daniels, Carol Ericson, Ann Voss Peterson, Rebecca York, Elle James, Delores Fossen, Patricia Rosemoor and me.

ROBIN PERINI, BEHIND THE LIES, (A Montgomery Justice Novel), Amazon’s

Montlake Romance, April 2013, check out the trailer & UNDERCOVER TEXAS (an RT Top Pick and another Carder, Texas book), Harlequin Intrigue, June 2013, check out the trailer 

My first Harlequin party in 2011 !  I'm with Angi Morgan, Harlequin staff (sorry can't remember names) and Carina author, Amy Atwell.  

AIMEE THURLO, FALCON'S RUN, July 2013

The 50th published novel by Aimee & David Thurlo.

We were given the honor of judging Miss Indian New Mexico. These are the finalists. They weren't chosen on beauty alone, they were chosen for their skills in Native American crafts, and languages. During the pageant, they did things like recite children's bedtime stories in their native language. (You've never heard the story of the 3 Little Pigs till you've heard it in Tiwa.) We also saw the art of placing a child on a cradleboard. The winner  (in green behind me) became an ambassador of all Native Americans in the State of New Mexico. She also went on to Georgetown University. It was an amazing experience!

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