Wild Weekend
I had THE best weekend EVER. My birthday was on Saturday, but on Thursday afternoon when I got to the school to pick the boys up, my husband suddenly appeared next to my vehicle. I immediately thought something must be wrong, but he grinned and said, “I got you an early birthday present.”
I got out and who should I find standing on the sidewalk? My best friend and writing idol, Katie Reus. He’d flown her up that afternoon to spend my birthday weekend with me. How amazing is he???
Here’s my reaction. I was so floored and beside myself to see her, I didn’t even notice him filming. He titled the clip “Longest Hug Ever”.
Katie’s never been to Vancouver before and I was super excited to have her stay with us. I took her downtown to see Stanley Park and walk on the sea wall, then to my favorite comfort food restaurant, Burgoo. During her visit we ate a lot of great food, talked about writing and the publishing industry in general, and pretty much hung out all the time.
On my actual birthday, my hubby sent us to the spa in the afternoon. We came home to a surprise Mardi Gras themed party, complete with New Orleans style food and decorations. There was even a murder mystery game. Katie got to meet my closest family members and we had a great time.
I dropped her off at the airport yesterday and was so bummed the rest of the day. I feel a bit better today, but I know it’ll be a long time until I get to see her again. My boys just fell in love with her, but how could they not? She’s a sweetie.
So yes, it’s official: I’m married to the best husband in the world. He’s not the most affectionate or romantic guy, but he does these grand gestures from time to time that just floor me. This birthday he gave me the best gift I’ve ever received!
Covert Seduction
That naughty Callie Croix has a new release out today! Covert Seduction is 53,000 words long, and it has a bit of a suspense plot as well. If you like steamier romance, you might like this title because it’s definitely hot, but it’s very romantic and tender as well.
Callie is giving away a copy of the book over at her Facebook page today, so leave a comment about your all time favorite romance hero to enter the contest.
In Kaylea news, I’m winding up my rewrite of my Civil War manuscript and it’s due to my editor shortly. She’s ready Lethal Pursuit soon (Maya and Jackson’s story), and I have all my fingers and toes crossed that she likes at least the meat and potatoes of it. Between the revisions, edits and drafting other projects, I won’t be writing anything more for Callie Croix in the near future. I’ve got my plate full with more military romance books!
Here’s what Covert Seduction is all about:
Blurb: Navy
SEAL Reid Galvin is back from hell and eager to find comfort in Becca
Anderson’s arms. He knows he hurt her when he cut contact during his
deployment, so when his call interrupts her date with another man, he
has only himself to blame. But he can’t forget what she means to him—or
the sexy email she sent him—and he won’t miss this chance to claim her
as his own.
It’s been weeks since Becca heard from the man she thought
she was involved with. So when Reid wants to take up where they left off
as if nothing happened, she refuses. Then he rescues her from a first
date gone very wrong, and she realizes she’s not quite ready to let him
go.
Reid and Becca have a lot to talk about, but since she’s not
listening, he’s going to have to regain her trust another way—by
bringing her most erotic fantasies to life. Making her surrender to
pleasure just might be his most important mission.
Happy reading!
Happy New Year!
It’s the last day of 2012, and I’m glad to see it over with. I hope 2013 is a much kinder year to humankind, and my biggest hope for the new year is that people stop shooting each other in our communities.
If you’re looking for something steamy to read tonight, all of my Callie Croix titles with Carina Press are on sale right now. They’re selling for $2.50 at the Kindle store and a bit more than that over at B&N.
Also, Tactical Strike is up for presale at the Kindle store as well, and it’s being offered for only $2.99!
Here’s the back cover blurb:
Gunship pilot Captain Candace Bradford has
worked long and hard to earn her rank and position within the male-dominated
world of Air Force Special Operations. She’s not about to let anything or
anyone jeopardize that, let alone one sinfully tempting man who seems
determined to cause her nothing but trouble. Even if she’s starting to fall for
him.
worked long and hard to earn her rank and position within the male-dominated
world of Air Force Special Operations. She’s not about to let anything or
anyone jeopardize that, let alone one sinfully tempting man who seems
determined to cause her nothing but trouble. Even if she’s starting to fall for
him.
As an elite Combat Controller, Staff
Sergeant Ryan Wentworth is used to overcoming adversity in order to complete a
mission. Breaking through Candace’s prickly exterior and into her heart is a
challenge he can’t let go. But just when he’s begun to gain her trust, they’re
thrown together in the field facing an overwhelming enemy force.
Sergeant Ryan Wentworth is used to overcoming adversity in order to complete a
mission. Breaking through Candace’s prickly exterior and into her heart is a
challenge he can’t let go. But just when he’s begun to gain her trust, they’re
thrown together in the field facing an overwhelming enemy force.
Candace and Ryan find themselves on the
run, searching the skies for an emergency extraction. But one dangerous enemy has
an agenda in mind and he’ll use whatever means necessary to achieve it,
including using American forces to do his dirty work.
run, searching the skies for an emergency extraction. But one dangerous enemy has
an agenda in mind and he’ll use whatever means necessary to achieve it,
including using American forces to do his dirty work.
Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous new year to us all!
Sharon Hamilton and Her SEAL Heroes
Author Sharon Hamilton is over at Writers Gone Wild today, talking about her SEAL heroes and giving away a copy of her latest romantic suspense. Come on by to enter the contest!
Getting ready for the holidays here at our place. The boys have two Christmas concerts tomorrow and then we’re hosting an early Christmas dinner for hubby’s side of the family on Saturday night. Then we’re booked every day right through to the 29th! Yikes.
Hope you enjoy the holidays!