Spotlight on August Intrigues: Copy That

Twin brothers find two times the trouble in HelenKay Dimon's Copy That:

HE GAVE NEW MEANING TO THE TERM DOUBLE AGENT

Returning from his latest Border Patrol assignment, Jeremy Hill seeks sanctuary in his twin brother's home. The last thinghe expects to find is an armed man already inside, orMeredith Samms, a gorgeous tenant caught in the cross fire. Then he discovers that the gunman's attack is meant for his twin brother, who is nowhere in sight, and Jeremy must take matters into his own hands. Searching for his brother while trying to protect this girl next door, Jeremy finds himself caught up in the danger he'd become all too familiar with. In his world, everyone's a target and anyone can be a suspect, so Jeremy has no room for emotions. But what Meredith stirs within him may complicate this unexpected mission to the point of no return....

3 more weeks left of summer! Wow. Where did it go? Did you get any reading done? What did you read? I planned so much for this summer and haven't finished half. I still have some major landscaping to do. And I'd love to go down to the beach at least one more time. Do you have anything left on your summer To Do list? --Dana

Spotlight on August Intrigues: Mommy Midwife

A Mommy Midwife finds adventure and romance in Cassie Miles's latest midwife story:

ALMOST NINE MONTHS PREGNANT AND ON THE RUN...

Staying several moves ahead has kept Troy Weathers alive in the world's most explosive hot spots. So when this marine learns that Olivia Laughton is being stalked, he immediately takes her and their unborn child on the run. His instincts tell him it will require more than skill to keep them safe-and to prove just how much he wants to stay in their lives.

Olivia has no problem trusting Troy to keep her safe, or following his orders. It's believing their one night together was more than just a passionate fling that seems riskiest of all.Still, with time running out and an unsuspected enemy closing in, Olivia knows Troy is her best chance at survival...and their baby's only shot at a promising future.

Spotlight on August Intrigues: Kansas City Cowboy

Julie Miller introduces readers to the latest member of The Precinct's Task Force, Kansas City Cowboy:

FROM HIS HAT TO HIS BOOTS,THIS COP WAS ALL COWBOY

For small-town sheriff Boone Harrison, the investigation into a serial rapist turned killer is painfully personal. Boone's priority is to find the coward who murdered his sister. But to accomplish that, he'll have to work with Dr. Kate Kilpatrick, a secretive woman whose striking beauty and kind heart just may be the lawman's undoing....

Forensic psychologist Kate Kilpatrick was wrong about Sheriff Harrison. He's smarter and more resourceful than she'd given him credit for-and entirely too attractive. In their combined grief, Kate finds something she didn't even know she needed: protection. Because when the Rose Red Rapist sets his sights on Kate, she'll need more than the power of the badge to save her. She'll need her very own cowboy.

My Olympic Experience

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I'm a big baseball fan.  I love cheering for the University of Nebraska-Kearney football team where my son goes to school.  I follow my alma mater, MIZZOU, in basketball. And I'm usually up for a brisk walk or game of miniature golf.  But my all-time favorite sporting event has to be the Olympics.

Winter or summer, I'm a fan.  There's something thrilling about the competition.  But even more than that, I'm captured by the emotional impact that comes with each country's patriotism and the fun, intriguing and often touching stories of the competitors.  For example, I can so relate to the emphasis advertisers and the media are putting on the athletes parents, families and coaches this year.

Michael Phelps accepting trophy for being most decorated Olympian in history

So for a couple of weeks this summer, I'm in fan heaven.  I'm also on a couple of tight deadlines this month, so I've been very careful about scheduling my Olympics watching.  But, knowing American Michael Phelps will be swimming for an historic achievement or that miracle man Oscar Pistorious of South Africa will be breaking a disability barrier when he runs the 400 meters or those Olympic darling gymnasts will be flinging themselves into the air more bravely and gracefully than almost anything I've seen sets up a true motivating reward for me--meet my writing goals for the day and I get to watch.  Fail my writing goals, and I'll miss the chance to see history in the making.

The Fab Five win Gold

One Good Man

Want to know how big a fan I am?  I've written fan mail to athletes.  (And got a reply from a cross-country skiier--he inspired me because, he, too had asthma)  As a teen, I never read TEEN BEAT or followed rock stars--I subscribed to SPORTS ILLUSTRATED and had pix of athletes tacked up in my room.  Even my very first Intrigue, ONE GOOD MAN, featured a former silver-medalist swimmer (fictional, of course) as my heroine. 

Is anyone else out there a fan of the Olympics?  What event(s) do you like to watch?  Or is there another sporting event that pushes your emotional buttons?

Since I'm feeling nostalgic, I'll offer a copy of one of my backlist titles to a lucky poster.  Or, if the winner prefers, I'll send a copy of my brand new release, KANSAS CITY COWBOY.

Spotlight on August Intrigues: Secret Assignment

Join Paula Graves as Cooper Security takes on a Secret Assignment:

His business is protection

Shannon Cooper came to Nightshade Island to carry out a mission. But she can't do it without the mysterious Gideon Stone. The enigmatic, battle-hardened former soldier is much more than just the island's caretaker. And the powerful feelings he's awakening go deeper than fleeting desire.

Former special ops, Gideon has seen danger up close and personal. Now, protecting Shannon from deadly mercenaries is his first priority. But who will shield him from the onslaught of emotion the beautiful computer tech is arousing? As a storm hurtles up the Alabama Gulf Coast, mirroring the passion raging through his defenses, Gideon will do whatever it takes to survive...and explore a relationship as impossible asit is irresistible....

Spotlight on August Intrigues: Gage

Meet the latest of Delores Fossen's Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch, Gage:

"I'm the dead man who's going to save your life, darlin'!"

He faked his death for good reason, but CIA operative Gage Ryland has a better reason to come back from the grave. Though they had a bitter breakup years ago, Gage wants to save his ex-wife-his very pregnant ex-wife-Lynette Herrington from a vengeful hit man. Obviously the baby proves she's gotten over Gage. Or has she? While on the run, Gage feels the attraction between them heating up and yet he knows he must undo a decade of hurt and separation before she'll put her trust in them again. But complicating his emotions is Lynette's pregnancy...and how, as she claims, her unborn child could be his.