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April 15, 2015
50 Ways to Kill Your Larry!
I’m happy to announce the release of Red Door Reads 50 Ways to Kill Your Larry! Ten new short stories from ten fabulous Red Door authors. In each story, the author finds a way to kill her Larry, whether it’s in the depths of Germany’s Black Forest during WW2, Regency England or any of today’s most exciting locations–from Caribbean beaches to a Connecticut college, New York City, Florida, North Carolina and more. There is something for every reader–historical, suspense, contemporary and paranormal.
Join us to discover Fifty Ways to Kill Your Larry…Or at least ten.
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Find the weapons of doom hidden on each author’s website (listed below) then fill in their location at Contest Entry Central on reddoorreads.com
A winner will be chosen at random from the entries to win this fabulous coffin box full of deadly goodies.
The contest runs from Release Day—Tax Day!—to April 30. So get your trigger finger ready!
Where to look for the deadly icons on each of these featured authors’ pages:
April 13, 2015
Endgame Sale!
They both know the games killers play…
FBI criminal profiler Madison Harper understands dangerous minds. Tough, tenacious, with nerves of steel, she’s the best of the best. So is her new partner, Gabriel Roarke, a crack CIA operative who likes to do things his way. When the two are forced to jointly head up a task force investigating murder in high places – it’s no surprise that sparks begin to fly.
As they race through a shadow world of power, politics and deadly secrets, the passion that simmers between Madison and Gabriel soon ignites. But a clever killer at the top of his game has challenged Madison to play to the very end. Now all she can trust is her instincts—and Gabriel, the one man reckless enough to keep her alive…
Great news! For the next week (April 13-17) the first book in my Last Chance Series, ENDGAME, will be on sale for 99 cents!!
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Excerpt:
“Madison Harper?” The voice was deep, almost a bass, the sound sending a wave of something akin to pleasure coursing down her spine. She swung around, her eyes locking with pale blue eyes in the midst of a hard, chiseled face.
The eyes narrowed as the man with the voice let his gaze travel from her head to her feet then back again, the look measuring, weighing her worth. Black hair curled around his temples, a couple days worth of beard decorating his chin. He should have looked unkempt, but instead looked rakish, the glint in his eyes letting her know he was more than aware of his effect on the fairer sex.
“Gabriel Roarke,” he said, leaning against the door frame, crossing his arms over his chest, his mouth quirking upward ever so slightly.
She opened her mouth to say something pithy, but couldn’t get the words past the cotton in her throat. Gabriel Roarke was anything but average. Seven years in the Bureau, five of them working with Investigative Support meant that she could be pretty certain her reaction was well hidden. But the very fact that she was having it at all, didn’t sit well.
The last thing she needed was a pretty boy with attitude. “I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon.” She carefully modulated her voice, keeping it neutral, almost bland. She’d used the exact tone on reticent offenders with great effect.
Gabriel’s left eyebrow rose, the resulting expression somewhere between amused and demonic. “I caught a ride on a cargo plane out of Tyndall.”
“There was no need to rush over. You could have at least waited until you’d had a shower.” It was her turn to measure him, and she had to admit there was nothing a good haircut and a shave wouldn’t fix.
His lips parted in a smile, his teeth white against the beard, making her think of a pirate. “I’ve been here since yesterday evening, and if you’d care to check,” he languidly lifted an arm, resting it on the doorframe, “I think you’ll find I’ve showered.”
Their eyes locked, the air hanging between them, heavy as if it were laced with cyanide. One breath and …
Behind her, Harrison cleared his throat.
She exhaled and turned gratefully toward her friend. “I’d like you to meet a colleague, Harrison Blake. He’s an expert with a computer, and I’ve asked him to join us. I hope you don’t mind?” She smiled, knowing full well the gesture was empty. There was just something off-putting about Gabriel Roarke. As if he kept the world at arm’s length, totally self-contained. A man of mystery.
Which simply meant he was a challenge. After all cracking personalities was her specialty. The darker the better. And if she could successfully profile someone like the Sinatra killer, she could surely deal with a CIA operative — no matter his baggage…
Excerpt from ENDGAME by Dee Davis, Copyright 2005 by Dee Davis. All rights reserved. Reprint only with permission from author.
March 3, 2015
Ides of March Sale!!!
There’s a great big sale going on at Red Door Reads!
14 books, each for just $0.99. But BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH (because the sale ends! )
Heroes Returned Trilogy by Ava Stone
Finally Finding Faith by Tammy Falkner
A Waltz in the Park by Deb Marlowe
The Farmer’s Wife by Lori Handeland
The Daring Debutantes Box Set by Jerrica Knight-Catania
Find Me in Darkness by Julie Kenner
Wish for You by Marquita Valentine
To Walk in the Sun by Jane Charles
Lady Mistaken by Aubrey Beck
Much Ado About Dutton by Claudia Dain
Tiara Wars by Caren Crane
Hell Fire by Dee Davis
Miss Wheaton’s Whiskers by Susan Gee Heino
Knave vs Spy by Michelle Marcos
February 6, 2015
I Need a Hero!
I’m delighted to announce a wonderful new boxed set that I’m a part of. I Need A Hero contains 8 great books from 8 fabulous authors, featuring 8 amazing heroes! And it’s FREE. An iBooks exclusive. Only available for a short time longer!!
I NEED A HERO
Looking for a hero?
When the nights are cold and the winds are howling, everyone needs a hero. Someone to warm them until morning light. Curl up with eight fabulous heroes. Dark and dangerous. Handsome and strong. Tender and passionate. Ready and able to fulfill your every desire. Grab a glass of wine, a cup of tea, settle back and enjoy!
Eight wonderful books from eight bestselling authors. Heart pounding romances all bundled in 1 boxed set to warm you on a cold winter’s night.
From western cowboy, to sexy superhero, to a hot, hot firefighter, a former detective that melts your heart, a mail-order husband, a groom that comes back for a second chance romance, a devilishly handsome immortal hero, and strikingly gorgeous single dads, you’ll find a contemporary romance, western romance, and paranormal romance that fits the bill of romance hero!
You don’t have to choose. You can have them all because they’re available together in 1 boxed set!
TAKING THE HEAT by Kathryn Shay
When Liam, the solid, down to earth O’Neil brother, meets firefighter Sophie Tyler, their attraction is immediate and intense. Passion explodes between them, but the effects on his children are too great to risk a permanent relationship. And because they can’t call it quits, the situation is impossible. Will Sophie and Liam ever find a way to be together?
“Thoroughly satisfying, TAKING THE HEAT is an emotional roller coaster ride that hits many real life issues in today’s world. As each O’Neil book comes out, I find myself drawn more and more into their world.” — Joyfully Reviewed
LOST AND FOUND GROOM by Patricia McLinn
Three cousins represent their family’s last chance to break the curse on Far Hills,the Wyoming ranch they all love. First comes Kendra Jenner, a hardhead journalist who chases a story straight into a vicious hurricane … and unexpectedly into the arms of a rescuer who speaks virtually no English. Fear leads to passion leads to their making a baby, a child Kendra returns to Far Hills Ranch to raise after a fruitless search for the man she knew as Paulo. Now, three years later, “Paulo” knocks on her door, producing a storm of emotions: knee-melting relief that he’s alive, confusion that he speaks perfect English and says he is Daniel Delligati, and wary protectiveness when he announces he’s come for his son … and for her.
LOST AND FOUND GROOM is”…bursting with wonderful Patricia McLinn romantic touches — powerful characters, strong interplay and fiery moments.” — Romantic Times
HIS HEART FOR THE TRUSTING by Lisa Mondello
Mitch Broader has always dreamed of owning his own Texas ranch. When an old flame drops a baby on his doorstep, claiming he’s the daddy, he’s shocked. He can’t change diapers and work a ranch at the same time. When Sara Lightfoot rescues him with her particular knack for handling his precocious son, he hires her on the spot as a nanny. Can they both get over their past to have a future together?
“Lisa was able to stir my emotions with some of the situations in the book, laughter when a cowboy learns how to give a baby a bath and tears when dreams look like they will take people in opposite directions.” –Just Judy’s Jumbles Book Reviews
MAIL-ORDER HUSBAND by Day Leclaire
In order to save her Texas ranch, Leah Hampton needs a husband, and fast. So, she advertises for the “perfect” man to help her out of her predicament, Hunter Pryde. Hunter wants Leah–and her ranch–and she’s not sure in what order. Now Hunter’s going to have it all: Leah, her ranch, and the sweetest revenge of all–Leah in his bed.
“Day Leclaire’s MAIL-ORDER HUSBAND book was such an interesting, emotional, funny and romantic read–truly a must read, it was fantastic!” — Reader Review
APHRODITE’S PASSION by Julie Kenner
Mortal Tracy Tannin has always felt like the most ordinary girl in the world … until she finds a magical belt in her grandmother’s attic. Now suddenly, everyone wants Tracy, including Hale, the sexy superhero who’s been assigned to protect her. But surely his attraction is just a product of the belt, right? Because there’s no way that a guy like Hale can fall for a girl like Tracy…or is there?
“Julie Kenner does it again! This follow-up to the hilarious and amazing APHRODITE’S KISS is filled with the same sense of fun and originality as the first. Excellent reading!” — RT Book Reviews
HELL FIRE by Dee Davis
Marcus Diablo, 3rd son of the Devil, needs the Devil’s Delight to secure his succession. Celeste Abbot has spent all of her life looking for the ruby. And now that she’s found it, only one thing stands in her way. A green-eyed pirate from her past. And when a devil meets an angel, all hell breaks loose.
“Amazing mix of charm, wit and unmatched sex appeal!” — Romantic Times, 4 Stars
TEXAS REFUGE by Jean Brashear
Haunted former detective Quinn Marshall provides a hiding place for beautiful soap opera star Lorie Chandler to protect her from an obsessed fan. When the madman hunts her down, Quinn’s sole focus is on keeping the woman he’s come to love safe, even though his success will mean giving her up to a life that can never include him.
“Loved Quinn from the moment I met him… Loved the chemistry loved his integrity, loved how he loved his brother and loved loved loved how he was with a 5 year old boy and his mother. So glad I read this series!”– Goodreads
FATHER CHRISTMAS by Judith Arnold
Police detective John Russo is the single father of a two-year-old son, and when baby-sitter has a family emergency and leaves abruptly, John’s carefully rigged existence comes crashing down. He needs help, and fast. Molly Saunders co-founded the Daddy School to help men become better fathers. John is an A student in learning fathering skills, but Molly’s lessons in love prove much more challenging.
“The Daddy School Series is the most heartwarming group of books I have read in quite a while…touching and funny, with so much love and caring in the characters that I couldn’t wait to read all of them.” — Reader Review
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December 31, 2014
December 15, 2014
NEW in Audio!!
I am pleased to announce that both my Last Chance Series and my Liar’s Game Series are now out in Audio Format on iTunes, Amazon and Audible!!
Last Chance:
Meet the men and women of Last Chance. Three friends bound by unspeakable horror. Three men who will stop at nothing to save the women they love. Three novels that will leave you breathless. Endgame, Enigma and Exposure.
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Endgame: iTunes
Enigma: iTunes
Exposure: iTunes
Liar’s Game:
Everyone is a liar. Sometimes for a greater good. But when the game turns deadly, reasons don’t matter at all. Three deadly men, three women on the run. Three books to keep you warm on a cold winter’s night. Eye of the Storm, Chain Reaction and Still of the Night!
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Eye of the Storm: iTunes
Chain Reaction: iTunes
Still of the Night; iTunes
“Good evening, Kate.”
October 1, 2014
Devil May Care Series on Sale!!!
For one week only Julie Kenner and my Devil May Care Series books are on sale for 99 cents each! For buy links to each book click here!
September 23, 2014
A Match Made on Madison is FREE!
For five days only you can get the first book in my Matchmaker Chronicles, A Match Made on Madison, for free!!! Offer lasts through Saturday Sept. 27th! Get it now!
Manhattan glitterati with a desire to find the perfect mate have a new champion in matchmaker Vanessa Carlson. With her fledgling business giving her biggest rival – friend and mentor Althea Sevalas – a run for the money, Vanessa’s services are definitely a hot commodity. To prove once and for all who’s the best matchmaker in town, Vanessa and Althea enter into a competition to see who can score downtown playboy Mark Grayson as their client and send him walking down the aisle. Once a winner is crowned in this very public endeavor, there will be no question as to who rules Manhattan’s matrimonial mergers. But emotions often have a will of their own, and Vanessa learns that rules don’t always apply.
Here’s an excerpt to whet your appetite:
Bemelmans Bar, The Carlyle Hotel, 35 E. 76th Street (corner of Madison Avenue), 212.744.1600
“Best remembered as the creator of the classic Madeline books for children, Ludwig Bemelmans once joked he’d like his tombstone to read: “Tell Them It Was Wonderful.” Well, wonderful it was, and still is, at Bemelmans Bar. Named in honor of the legendary artist, Bemelmans is a timeless New York watering hole that has drawn socialites, politicians, movie stars and moguls for more than five decades.” –www. theCarlyle.com
*****
“Another round please.” I signaled the tuxedo-clad waiter with an impervious twist of my hand, the gesture undoubtedly not nearly as regal as I supposed. But then dirty martinis will do that to you. Two is really the limit even for the most dedicated of drinkers. And we’d already had three.
But this was a celebration.
And I wasn’t paying the bill. Which was just as well.
Bemelmans is my idea of heaven when it comes to a bar. Small and intimate, with killer drinks, fiery-hot toasted edamame, and folksy art that puts one in mind of a children’s storybook, it’s absolutely perfect. But you could mortgage a Park Avenue apartment and still not have enough to pay the tab — especially on a martini bender. So better that it was Althea’s headache.
I’d save mine for tomorrow.
Althea Sevalas was my friend, mentor and sometimes rival. In truth, I’d absorbed all she had to teach me with the voracity of the young and hungry and then proceeded to go out and apply what I’d learned on my own.
Actually, I’m making it sound easier than it was. I don’t know that I’d ever have taken the leap, so to speak, if it hadn’t been for Franklin Pierpont’s tendency for dramatic scenes. Franklin is a billionaire geek with absolutely no social skills.
Althea had taken him on in a fit of absolute pity. And when his first match ended in a somewhat less than desirable way, he’d wound up standing on a ledge outside my office window – nineteen floors up. Obviously this sort behavior is not good for the matchmaking business, and Althea, who suffers from vertigo, tasked me with talking him down.
Suffice it to say that it was not one of my favorite assignments, but after showing half of Manhattan my Perele panties, and losing a Manolo to windowsill gymnastics, I managed to talk sense into the man.
Of course it didn’t hurt matters when it turned out that the policewoman who’d come to our rescue was not only a looker but the heir to a computer fortune. A definite sign from on high. So when Althea insisted on taking credit for handling the whole fiasco, I saw the writing on the wall, and with a little help from the Pierpont – policewoman merger, I started my own agency.
Anyway, at first there’d been understandable friction between us. After all I’d walked away with all Althea’s tricks of the trade so to speak. But with a little time she’d realized that Manhattan was big enough for both of us, and albeit warily, accepted me back into her circle of friends.
She wasn’t above twisting the knife a bit now and then though. And having been invited to the wedding of the century was a coup she’d no doubt lord over me for years to come. It was a first, and something I had to admit I aspired to achieve. Not that it was likely.
This was a one on fluke. Matchmakers simply aren’t considered wedding guest material. Too much a reminder of things best forgotten.
Which explains the reason for celebrating. And though it wasn’t really my triumph, I didn’t have a problem swizzling Bemelmans martini’s in Althea’s honor. Of course I’d brought reinforcements – my friend Cybil Baranski.
“So I heard that even though the gown cost half a million, the bride still looked like overfed farm stock.” Cybil adjusted her Oliver Peeple’s frames and leaned forward, eyes sparkling in anticipation.
Cybil and I have been friends since Trinity and believe me her love of gossip was a well-developed art form even then. Just ask Roberta Marston the first girl in our class to go all the way. And of course, being Cybil, she’s found a way to capitalize on her talent for digging dirt, getting paid handsomely by the Murdochs to write a syndicated international column that’s become a glitterati must read.
The bride in question is Susannah Barker, a long-shot late comer in the race to secure the hand of multimillionaire Robert Walski. Of course she had Althea on her team, which meant the odds were upped considerably despite what the rumormongers (excluding Cybil of course) would have had one believe.
“Honey,” Althea leaned in as well, their noses almost colliding. Dirty martinis are hell on depth perception, “when you’re wearing a size twelve at your wedding – there’s just not a lot a designer can do.” We all looked down at the newspaper Althea had brought. In this case the picture was beyond words.
Judged against the ordinary world, Susannah would be considered attractive, I suppose. But Manhattan is a sea of size twos. I’ve always believed that the reason restaurants open and close with such velocity here is due at least in part to the fact that while most women deign to visit restaurants out of social necessity, they very seldom actually eat anything.
Anyway, suffice it to say that Susannah holds up her end in the support of Manhattan restaurants. However, her size wasn’t the issue here. Her father’s upstate mills were. And when Baxter realized the advantages of his assets merging with hers. Well the rest is history.
But that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it? Finding someone whose social background and financial assets are equal to or enhance yours? All this nonsense about true love and opposites attract is ridiculous at the social strata we’re discussing. Marriage is a merger. It’s as simple as that.
Thank God, or Althea and I would be out of business.
August 4, 2014
LIAR’S GAME Series: Available now!
My Liar’s Game Series has been released digitally! EYE OF THE STORM, CHAIN REACTION and STILL OF THE NIGHT (new epilogue!)
Everyone is a liar. Sometimes for a greater good. But when the game turns deadly, reasons don’t matter at all.
EYE OF THE STORM:
The past never stays buried for long, and when ex-CIA operative Simone Sheridan’s world flips on end, the charade she’s been living begins to crumble; and as reality closes in, Simone must fight to protect her family from a vicious assassin intent on destroying the people she loves.
CHAIN REACTION:
Artist Mia Kearney has the perfect life: A successful career, a home she loves, amazing friends…until her world explodes one hot August morning. Lone survivor of a nuclear accident, Mia awakens in a government facility, faced with Homeland Security agent Nicholas Price, a man who wants answers she knows she doesn’t have.
STILL OF THE NIGHT (new epilogue):
Snow is falling, but this is no ordinary white Christmas. There is no festive cheer, no carolers, no mistletoe. Instead Jenny Fitzgerald is running for her life. She’s frightened and alone. Every step taking her farther from safety. And on a cold, silent night, when friends turn into enemies, she has nowhere left to turn…
And watch for the Liar’s Game prequel LINE OF FIRE (coming next year, Kiera and Matt’s story).
July 9, 2014
Fourth of July Special!
Here’s hoping you had a fabulous fourth! I spent it with my good friend Kathleen O’Reilly and her husband. Great food, fireworks and fabulous company! And then spent Sunday with another great friend and his kids. We made homemade ice cream on the screened in porch. Just like when I was a kid. Yum!
Anyway, wanted to take a second and let you know that ENDGAME, the first in my Last Chance Series, is currently free at most of your favorite retailers. The deal only lasts until July 16th, so grab it while you can!!!!
They both know the games killers play…
FBI criminal profiler Madison Harper understands dangerous minds. Tough, tenacious, with nerves of steel, she’s the best of the best. So is her new partner, Gabriel Roarke, a crack CIA operative who likes to do things his way. When the two are forced to jointly head up a task force investigating murder in high places – it’s no surprise that sparks begin to fly.
As they race through a shadow world of power, politics and deadly secrets, the passion that simmers between Madison and Gabriel soon ignites. But a clever killer at the top of his game has challenged Madison to play to the very end. Now all she can trust is her instincts—and Gabriel, the one man reckless enough to keep her alive…
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And also available for a limited time only get my short novella, Escape, the fourth in the Last Chance series, for 99 cents! Only on iBooks!
