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Can you handle the truth? UNBECOMING by @MonicaCollier #amreading #romanticsuspense #thriller

 

TODAY’S REVOLVING BOOK is the romantic suspense UNBECOMING: THE SECRET LIFE OF CAROLINE BLAINE Book 2 in a thrilling series by author MONICA COLLIER.

WHERE YOU CAN BUY IT:

Kindle: http://amzn.to/29kqxAN
Barnes & Noble: http://goo.gl/Vsfrnz
Books-A-Million: http://goo.gl/dQk5mx
AMAZON Paperback: http://amzn.to/29ts0d3

PUBLISHER: Red Press Co.
Chapters/Indigo: https://goo.gl/cN6ZqZ
 
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://goo.gl/21ZSEd
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Caroline Blaine had faithfully served her country in the Navy. She delayed her own happiness, sacrificing relationships in her life, until the time was right and everything came together. She knew the joys of a passionate marriage, as God intended, with fellow sailor, David Reese. Despite the desire for a new life with her husband, in North Carolina, present circumstances are colored by the past and must be addressed before their future is destroyed. Hang on to your seat as the decorated officers trade their almost civilian life back-in for their military career. One last great adventure calls before the joy of parenthood overtakes their lives, as it should be. Their life as a married couple is strengthened by those surrounding them as they settle into a new household, country, and positions within the Navy.
monicablogphotoABOUT AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER:
Monica is a graduate of Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She is a published author, ordained minister, and graphic designer.

In Monica’s words: “I’m southern. I’m a night owl. I like my coffee. I suffer CSA on most mornings (cover separation anxiety).”

CONNECT WITH AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER ONLINE:

WEBSITE: http://monicacollier.com/

FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/monicacollier

TWITTER: @monicacollier

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/monicacollier/

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She served her country. She loves her husband. Now she must risk her life for both. UNWRITTEN by @MonicaCollier #amreading #romance #suspense

 

 

TODAY’S REVOLVING BOOK is the romantic suspense UNWRITTEN: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF CAROLINE BLAINE Book 1 in a thrilling series by author MONICA COLLIER.

WHERE YOU CAN BUY IT:

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Caroline Blaine had faithfully served her country in the Navy. She delayed her own happiness, sacrificing relationships in her life, until the time was right and everything came together. She knew the joys of a passionate marriage, as God intended, with fellow sailor, David Reese. Despite the desire for a new life with her husband, in North Carolina, present circumstances are colored by the past and must be addressed before their future is destroyed. Hang on to your seat as the decorated officers trade their almost civilian life back-in for their military career. One last great adventure calls before the joy of parenthood overtakes their lives, as it should be. Their life as a married couple is strengthened by those surrounding them as they settle into a new household, country, and positions within the Navy.
monicablogphotoABOUT AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER:
Monica is a graduate of Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She is a published author, ordained minister, and graphic designer.

In Monica’s words: “I’m southern. I’m a night owl. I like my coffee. I suffer CSA on most mornings (cover separation anxiety).”

CONNECT WITH AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER ONLINE:

WEBSITE: http://monicacollier.com/

FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/monicacollier

TWITTER: @monicacollier

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/monicacollier/

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She’s a rookie, he’s a cynic. When they met it was murder. DEADLY LEGACY #freeonamazon #amreading #mystery #thriller #romance

DEADLY LEGACYTODAY’S REVOLVING BOOK is the mystery DEADLY LEGACY by ALISON BRUCE. A Carmedy & Garrett Mystery Book 1. Get it #FREE ON AMAZON. 

FREE ON AMAZON:
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Amazon UK http://goo.gl/uWvtwg

and other Amazon sites worldwide

Also available in paperback on Amazon.

ABOUT THE STORY:
In 2018, rookie detective, Kate Garrett lives in the shadow of her near-legendary father Joe. When Joe dies unexpectedly, he leaves Kate half interest in Garrett Investigations, his last case that ties to three murders, a partner she can’t stand, and a legacy to live up to.

Jake Carmedy has lost a partner, mentor and friend, but grief will come later. First, he has a case to solve, one that has detoured from a simple insurance case to a murder investigation. If that isn’t enough, Joe’s daughter seems to want to take her father’s place as his boss.

Each one is working on a different part of the puzzle. No matter how hard they try, Carmedy and Garrett can’t avoid each other…and they might be next on a killer’s list.

SNEAK PEEK:

It was no longer raining. It made no difference. Detective Kate Garrett was already soaked and mud oozed over her shoes as she picked through the bushes in the overgrown industrial lot, looking for evidence of illegal drugs.

“Ah, the romantic life of a police detective,” Kate said, echoing one of her father’s favourite sayings. A wet branch slapped her in the face and reminded her that a girl’s life hung on the work she was doing.

Meanwhile, the instigators of this search were wrapped in blankets, each waiting in the back of separate squad cars. She hoped they were in their own private hells, worrying about what was going to happen next. Perhaps the prospect of imprisonment chilled them as much as the grey November afternoon chilled her.

She doubted it. They were probably pissed off they’d been caught.

READ AN EXCERPT:
http://www.amazon.ca/Deadly-Carmedy-Garrett-Mystery-ebook/dp/B007TYPHYO

WATCH THE BOOK TRAILER:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slHkbyko1_M

STELLAR REVIEWS:
5.0 out of 5 stars
By Gail M Baugniet, Author of For Every Action
Deadly Legacy is an honest to goodness Mystery patterned after early mystery writers Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Edgar Allan Poe. The story, however, is set on 21st century Canadian soil. http://tinyurl.com/bkrzwcr

Intriguing first episode of a new mystery series
By Corinne H. Smith TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
Kate Garrett works as a police detective in a city in southwestern Ontario. She’s in the midst of a drug-related homicide investigation when she gets the worst news possible: her father Joe has been hit by a car and killed. A retired police officer himself, Joe had since turned to running his own private investigation service. Was it his most recent case that put him in harm’s way? Or was this merely a tragic accident? http://tinyurl.com/afgvtmo

5.0 out of 5 stars The first book of a new series. 2 Jan 2013
By AnneDon
It’s a very enjoyable book, with excellent dialogue and great characters. I look forward to the next in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling read! July 10 2012
By DIC
Alison Bruce has concocted a complex and very interesting plot and delivered it in a fast-paced story with well-developed and realistic characterization. I look forward to the next installment in this series.
http://tinyurl.com/as44n4a

Bruce writes a novel, which grips your attention from the first page. There is romance, grief and a complex plot. It has grim crime scenes, the unexpected beauty found in the dark corners of a city, vividly realistic characters and an irreverent sense of humour. In other words, it’s a treat for the senses.

This is a great read. Alison Bruce’s Kate Garrett is a wonderful, complex, intelligent and realistic character. Then Bruce surrounds Kate with other quirky personalities. As a result, the reader is along for the hunt while Kate tracks a poisonous predator. ~ Garry Ryan, author of Malabarista.

ABOUT ALISON BRUCE:

Alison Bruce writes mysteries, romantic suspense and historical western romance. Her protagonists are marked by their strength of character, sense of humor and the ability to adapt (sooner or later) to new situations. Three of her novels have been finalists for genre awards.

Copywriter and editor since 1992, Alison has also been a comic book store manager, small press publisher and web designer. In addition to writing, she is the Publication Manager of Crime Writers of Canada, Arthur Ellis Awards Administrator, and part-time tech guru to the technologically challenged.

CONNECT WITH ALISON ONLINE:
https://www.facebook.com/alisonbruce.books
https://twitter.com/alisonebruce

WEB SITE: http://www.alisonbruce.ca/

BLOG: http://alisonebruce.blogspot.ca/

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She risks her marriage, her job, and her life to solve a deadly crime #amreading #suspense #thriller @monicacollier

41ci+v-m9+L._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_ON SALE AT KINDLE FOR 99 CENTS!  

TODAY’S REVOLVING BOOK is the romantic suspense UNWRITTEN: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF CAROLINE BLAINE Book 1 in a thrilling series by author MONICA COLLIER.

Kindle: http://amzn.to/29qluRc

ALSO:
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PAPERBACK:
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 ABOUT THE BOOK:
Caroline Blaine had faithfully served her country in the Navy. She delayed her own happiness, sacrificing relationships in her life, until the time was right and everything came together. She knew the joys of a passionate marriage, as God intended, with fellow sailor, David Reese. Despite the desire for a new life with her husband, in North Carolina, present circumstances are colored by the past and must be addressed before their future is destroyed. Hang on to your seat as the decorated officers trade their almost civilian life back-in for their military career. One last great adventure calls before the joy of parenthood overtakes their lives, as it should be. Their life as a married couple is strengthened by those surrounding them as they settle into a new household, country, and positions within the Navy.
monicablogphotoABOUT AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER:
Monica is a graduate of Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She is a published author, ordained minister, and graphic designer.

In Monica’s words: “I’m southern. I’m a night owl. I like my coffee. I suffer CSA on most mornings (cover separation anxiety).”

CONNECT WITH AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER ONLINE:

WEBSITE: http://monicacollier.com/

FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/monicacollier

TWITTER: @monicacollier

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/monicacollier/

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A navy officer risks her marriage and her life to solve a deadly crime #amreading #thriller #suspense #99centbook @MonicalCollier

41ci+v-m9+L._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_TODAY’S REVOLVING BOOK is the romantic suspense UNWRITTEN: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF CAROLINE BLAINE Book 1 in a thrilling series by author MONICA COLLIER.

ON SALE AT KINDLE FOR 99 CENTS!  

Kindle: http://amzn.to/29qluRc

ALSO:
Barnes & Noble: http://goo.gl/AFz7Cm
Chapters/Indigo: https://goo.gl/a8EEo0
Smashwords:  http://goo.gl/EyxdWA
PAPERBACK:
AMAZON Paperback: http://amzn.to/29Rtlaj
Books-A-Million:  http://goo.gl/XECP8L
 ABOUT THE BOOK:
Caroline Blaine had faithfully served her country in the Navy. She delayed her own happiness, sacrificing relationships in her life, until the time was right and everything came together. She knew the joys of a passionate marriage, as God intended, with fellow sailor, David Reese. Despite the desire for a new life with her husband, in North Carolina, present circumstances are colored by the past and must be addressed before their future is destroyed. Hang on to your seat as the decorated officers trade their almost civilian life back-in for their military career. One last great adventure calls before the joy of parenthood overtakes their lives, as it should be. Their life as a married couple is strengthened by those surrounding them as they settle into a new household, country, and positions within the Navy.
monicablogphotoABOUT AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER:
Monica is a graduate of Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She is a published author, ordained minister, and graphic designer.

In Monica’s words: “I’m southern. I’m a night owl. I like my coffee. I suffer CSA on most mornings (cover separation anxiety).”

CONNECT WITH AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER ONLINE:

WEBSITE: http://monicacollier.com/

FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/monicacollier

TWITTER: @monicacollier

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/monicacollier/

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A dedicated Naval investigator risks her life to uncover a devious plot. UNBECOMING Book 2 by Monica Collier #amreading #suspense #mystery #thriller #romance

417jFIS1HGL._SX309_BO1,204,203,200_TODAY’S REVOLVING BOOK is the romantic suspense UNBECOMING: THE SECRET LIFE OF CAROLINE BLAINE Book 2 in a thrilling NEW series by author MONICA COLLIER.

WHERE YOU CAN BUY IT:

Kindle: http://amzn.to/29kqxAN
Barnes & Noble: http://goo.gl/Vsfrnz
Books-A-Million: http://goo.gl/dQk5mx
AMAZON Paperback: http://amzn.to/29ts0d3

PUBLISHER: Red Press Co.
COMING SOON TO: 
Chapters/Indigo: https://goo.gl/cN6ZqZ
 
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://goo.gl/21ZSEd
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Caroline Blaine had faithfully served her country in the Navy. She delayed her own happiness, sacrificing relationships in her life, until the time was right and everything came together. She knew the joys of a passionate marriage, as God intended, with fellow sailor, David Reese. Despite the desire for a new life with her husband, in North Carolina, present circumstances are colored by the past and must be addressed before their future is destroyed. Hang on to your seat as the decorated officers trade their almost civilian life back-in for their military career. One last great adventure calls before the joy of parenthood overtakes their lives, as it should be. Their life as a married couple is strengthened by those surrounding them as they settle into a new household, country, and positions within the Navy.
monicablogphotoABOUT AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER:
Monica is a graduate of Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She is a published author, ordained minister, and graphic designer.

In Monica’s words: “I’m southern. I’m a night owl. I like my coffee. I suffer CSA on most mornings (cover separation anxiety).”

CONNECT WITH AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER ONLINE:

WEBSITE: http://monicacollier.com/

FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/monicacollier

TWITTER: @monicacollier

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/monicacollier/

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She has her own secrets but she must uncover the truth. UNWRITTEN by Monica Collier #NCIS #Navy #romanticsuspense #suspensethriller #amreading

41ci+v-m9+L._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_TODAY’S REVOLVING BOOK is the romantic suspense UNWRITTEN: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF CAROLINE BLAINE Book 1 in a thrilling series by author MONICA COLLIER.

WHERE YOU CAN BUY IT:

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Caroline Blaine had faithfully served her country in the Navy. She delayed her own happiness, sacrificing relationships in her life, until the time was right and everything came together. She knew the joys of a passionate marriage, as God intended, with fellow sailor, David Reese. Despite the desire for a new life with her husband, in North Carolina, present circumstances are colored by the past and must be addressed before their future is destroyed. Hang on to your seat as the decorated officers trade their almost civilian life back-in for their military career. One last great adventure calls before the joy of parenthood overtakes their lives, as it should be. Their life as a married couple is strengthened by those surrounding them as they settle into a new household, country, and positions within the Navy.
monicablogphotoABOUT AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER:
Monica is a graduate of Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She is a published author, ordained minister, and graphic designer.

In Monica’s words: “I’m southern. I’m a night owl. I like my coffee. I suffer CSA on most mornings (cover separation anxiety).”

CONNECT WITH AUTHOR MONICA COLLIER ONLINE:

WEBSITE: http://monicacollier.com/

FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/monicacollier

TWITTER: @monicacollier

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/monicacollier/

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A killer is on the loose. Can she trust the new guy in town? Or will she be next? #amreading #romanticsuspense #bikerromance #darkromance #suspensethriller

EyesOfBetrayal_500x750Today’s REVOLVING BOOK SPOTLIGHT: EYES OF BETRAYAL by Patricia A. Rasey (romantic suspense)

WHERE YOU CAN BUY IT:

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Paperback: http://amzn.to/1U2vDUy

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Ex-gang member of the Lords of Lucifer, Egan “Villain” Tate, hopes to hide out in the small sleepy town of Ohio, hometown to his good friend Snake Gallego. He has his reasons for needing to keep a low profile. Unfortunately, he’s thrown into the limelight when the woman he rides into town with is found dead, a murder reminiscent of killings that plagued the county several years earlier.

Dr. Whitney Montgomery finds herself attracted to Villain against her better judgment. He’s the one man, her friend Detective LeAnne McVeigh warns her against. But when the ex-biker gets blamed for a crime he says he didn’t commit and she’s his only ally, she must lie to her best friend to keep Villain out of jail.

Has a copycat killer truly emerged, or does Henry County have a ghost on its hands?

STELLAR REVIEWS:

“The story line starts at a dark rapid speed and never slows down until the climax. Readers will wonder who killed Snake’s wife and Ginny, whether the biker gang will murder townsfolk including the two women, and will either or both couples stay together if they survive. Fans of terse thrillers will want to read this one.” ~ Harriet Klausner

“Each scene springs vividly to life, living in the imagination long beyond when the last page is turned. Indeed, like the man she attributes to inspiring Villain, author Rasey writes with style and class. Fans just cannot get enough of her bad boy heroes.” ~Cindy Penn, WordWeaving

ABOUT PATRICIA A. RASEY, AUTHOR

A daydreamer at heart, Patricia A. Rasey, resides in her native town in Northwest Ohio with her husband, Mark, and her lovable Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Todd and Buckeye.

Ms. Rasey is a three-time recipient of the Word Weaving Award for Literary Excellence and a three-time winner of the prestigious RIO Award Of Excellence. She is also a three-time EPPIE finalist and was a 2001 nominee for Romantic Times Magazine’s Best Electronic Book. Additionally, Twilight Obsessions and Twilight Visions, two anthologies she was a part of, was nominated for the PEARL, the Paranormal Excellence Award in Romantic Literature, in the Best Anthology category. Her short story, In The Mind of Darkness won the P&E 2002 Horror short story category.

When not behind her computer, you can find Patricia working, reading, watching movies or MMA. She also enjoys spending her free time at the river camping with her husband and two sons. Ms. Rasey is currently a third degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Karate.

CONNECT WITH PATRICIA ONLINE:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PatriciaARasey

Twitter: www.twitter.com/patriciarasey

BOOK TRAILER LINK: https://youtu.be/5f01Sse2Uog  

WEB SITE /BLOG URL LINK: www.PatriciaRasey.com

 

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She’s investigating a murder. He’s the prime suspect. Their attraction might be deadly. #amreading #romanticsuspense

Screen Shot 2015-12-26 at 8.03.33 PMOUR SECOND REVOLVING BOOK SPOTLIGHT is the romantic suspense KISS OF DECEIT by PATRICIA A. RASEY.

GET IT ON SALE FOR .99 CENTS (Limited time only!)
AMAZON: http://amzn.to/1NQPmCc
BARNES AND NOBLE: http://goo.gl/CXdFwT

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:

Marcus “Snake” Gallego lives in the fast lane. Play hard, ride fast, die young. Nothing seems to touch him, that is until his faithless wife turns up dead, and his only hope lies in the detective who slams his head against a bar top, cuffing him.

Detective LeAnne McVeigh has a murderer to catch and Snake is a prime suspect according to her fiancé, the County prosecutor. Snake’s freedom depends on her belief in his innocence. She fights her growing attraction to the bad boy biker, but the pull becomes too strong to ignore. Now they must team up to catch a killer as he becomes her friend in adversity.

Awards: Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence 2000 Finalist (Mystery/Suspense), Word Weaving Award of Excellence, AQP Best Seller, RIO Award of Excellence 2003 Finalist (Missed Gem)

STELLAR REVIEWS:

RT Bookreviews – Jill Smith

“4 Stars…a well-written thriller where the characters expose their flaws and weaknesses. Ms. Rasey has real potential for suspense.”

Simply eBooks – Brenda Gill

“I liked this book and would put it on my keeper shelf. It’s not for the faint-hearted and the author gets into the mind of the killer very well. She gives us a riveting story that is hard to put down and you’ll find yourself busy turning the pages to find out the identity of the killer and cheering for the unlikely love between LeAnn and ‘Snake.'”

WordWeaving – Cindy Penn

“…Another racy romantic thriller by Pat Rasey, will keep the heart pounding, the blood boiling, and the most hardened of readers entertained. Combining extremely sexual and sensual moments with the pursuit of a ruthless killer who’s parting deceitful kiss means murder, this novel is a must read.”

AUTHOR BIO:

Ms. Rasey is a three-time recipient of the Word Weaving Award for Literary Excellence and a three-time winner of the prestigious RIO Award Of Excellence. She is also a three-time EPPIE finalist and was a 2001 nominee for Romantic Times Magazine’s Best Electronic Book. Additionally, Twilight Obsessions and Twilight Visions, two anthologies she was a part of, was nominated for the PEARL, the Paranormal Excellence Award in Romantic Literature, in the Best Anthology category. Her short story, In The Mind of Darkness won the P&E 2002 Horror short story category.

When not behind her computer, you can find Patricia working, reading, watching movies or MMA. She also enjoys spending her free time at the river camping with her husband and two sons. Ms. Rasey is currently a third degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Karate.

CONNECT WITH PATRICIA ONLINE:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PatriciaARasey
Twitter: www.twitter.com/patriciarasey

WEB SITE: www.PatriciaRasey.com

 

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My love affair with romance by Lexie Craig (romantic suspense author)

41euEpRgebL._AC_UL320_SR208,320_silverangelHollywood-Wives-USI’m a romance reader from way back. Like back in middle school, I was sneaking my reading during homeroom. Harlequin Temptation (and later Blaze), Avon and Zebra Historicals (Cassie Edwards and Johanna Lindsey), Jackie Collins (Lucky, Chances, Hollywood Wives) you name it, back in the day I was eyeball deep in it. My parents were never restrictive of what I read, being voracious fiction consumers themselves.41mWqlMg0RL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_

And then I read Cry Wolf, by Tami Hoag.

It was summer, I was in high school and this random book on the grocery store shelf caught my eye. Unassuming cover in blues and greens, the back blurb intrigued me, and then I read the first couple pages. It was set in a place I’d never been but wanted to, the characters were immediately relatable, and the hero . . . well, Jack Boudreaux will always be my first bona fide book boyfriend. I bought it and read it that day into the night. Then I read it all over again the next day. I was completely taken and immersed by this world she’d created. It was my gateway drug.

The first thought I had—as a young and definitely naïve high schooler—was ‘I could do this’, followed closely by ‘It’s putting words on a page, how hard could this be?’ Trust me when I say that the negative karma accrued by uttering those two statements alone has long since come and snatched me up. I finished my first romantic mystery the summer between my sophomore and junior years. It was 200 pages of ‘nope’.

70ecbd1f2d832db05aa670c909233839My next attempt at writing happened not long after that, and lasted for 700 pages of family saga from my junior year in high school to the middle of my freshman year of college (’93-’94). It was a brooding vampire/demons/undead pnr/family saga (with liberal doses of lgbt) thrown in as well. I still have it, though it, too, will never see the light of day again beyond my computer screen on occasional bouts of nostalgia.

In this time, around my schoolwork, I was still supremely devoted to contemporary romantic suspense. I have shelves and shelves of books from that period in my life and I discovered many other authors that I love to this day, but the whole time I kept writing. Mostly small fanfiction stuff (X-Philes and others), and in the meantime, I got a job working for the staple of the romantic suspense genre, the police.

Screen Shot 2013-11-07 at 4.40.30 PMI spent 11 years in communications, doing everything from 911 calls (for six months when I got there) to radio dispatch and control (the officer’s control room for whole sections of the city). I loved it and knew I had to find a way to write about the sublimely funny/smart/scary/crazy/brave/sexy officers and situations that I was privy to daily.

I started no less than four different novels, with four different approaches, and none of them were exactly what I wanted. Finding a way to encompass what I wanted was definitely a trial and error process. Finally I came to rest on Imminent Danger.

Because of the job, I have reasonably unfettered access to the minds of the guys who find the bodies, investigate the homicides, and eventually put people in jail. It’s a researcher’s dream. Plus, it certainly doesn’t hurt when you’re interviewing guys hot enough to be in the department calendar. Eye candy is the unspoken bonus.

I remain a devoted reader of crime fiction, romantic suspense, and romance in general.  When I’m not working, I’m usually catching up with my hubby of 18 years, playing with my heathen brood (4 dogs, 3 cats, all geriatric), or working on my next novel.

Give Me Shelter COVERLachesis Publishing author Alexis D. Craig writes sultry and funny romantic suspense (Give Me Shelter and Imminent Danger) featuring the brave men and women in law enforcement.  She also writes super hot erotica featuring sexy cops (Undercover Seduction). By day Alexis is a police dispatcher so she knows her cops!

You can get Alexis’s romantic suspense Give Me Shelter at Lachesis Publishing and on amazon.com, at Barnes and Noble and Kobo.

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