E. Kelly's Blog
June 19, 2012
Available
Double Take, my latest romantic suspense, is now available on Smashwords. I also submitted it to Kindle. That will take 12-48 hours. Paper copies from Amazon should be available by the weekend. So excited!
Smashwords Link
Smashwords Link
June 12, 2012
Double Take
He smiled as he listened to the local news report. In the past month, three sets of twins had disappeared, only to be found dead a few days later, their bodies stuffed in the trunk of a car. The police were calling him a madman. It wasn't true though. He was simply doing what had to be done. Methodically and efficiently. Clicking off the television, he reached for the file on his desk. It was time to see who was next on the list.
I need you to find my sister.Those were the words that drove Caleb Knight from his bed well before sunrise. Find my sister, Keith had said. She isn't answering her phone. As he sped across town, years of experience told Caleb that he was overreacting. Grace was a beautiful, intelligent, desirable woman. There were many reasons a woman like that didn't answer her phone before dawn. But here he was, parking the car, and feeling like an idiot. He could only imagine the look on Grace's face when he dragged her from her bed. With one last fleeting thought for his professional reputation, Caleb stepped out of the car. Then he heard her scream.
Coming Out at the end of June 2012!
April 15, 2012
Blurb for Double Take
I need you to find my sister. Those were the words that drove private detective Caleb Knight from his bed well before sunrise. The same words that had him dressed and heavily armed in less than five minutes as he hurried to his car. Find my sister, Keith had said. She isn't answering her phone. As he sped across town, years of experience told Caleb that he was overreacting. Grace was a beautiful, intelligent, desirable woman. There were many reasons a woman like that didn't answer her phone before dawn. But here he was, parking the car, and feeling like an idiot. He could only imagine the look on Grace's face when he dragged her from her bed. And what the hell was he supposed to do if she wasn't alone ? With one last fleeting thought for his professional reputation, Caleb stepped out of the car. Then he heard her scream.
April 9, 2012
Double Take
I've been working so hard, I didn't realize that it had been so long between blog posts. Happy to report that I just finished my fourth novel (all but the editing) Double Take! The goal is to publish by the end of the month!
January 22, 2012
The Legend of Michael (Zodius #1) byLisa Renee Jones (Goo...
The Legend of Michael (Zodius #1)
byLisa Renee Jones (Goodreads Author)
The Legend of Michael (Zodius, #1)
HE IS A LETHAL WEAPON…
One of an army of human soldiers injected with alien DNA, Michael is a legend within this new race, split between good and evil. Untamable, he has walked on the dark side and returned to the light. Feared and misunderstood, he leaves everything behind, including the one woman destined to be his mate.
HE IS HER ENEMY…AND HER D...moreHE IS A LETHAL WEAPON…
One of an army of human soldiers injected with alien DNA, Michael is a legend within this new race, split between good and evil. Untamable, he has walked on the dark side and returned to the light. Feared and misunderstood, he leaves everything behind, including the one woman destined to be his mate.
HE IS HER ENEMY…AND HER DESTINY…
Fate leads Michael back to Cassandra Powell, for she holds the key to defending his comrades. With their loyalties divided between duty and the people they love, only together can Cassandra and Michael overcome insurmountable odds to save humanity from the wrath of a madman.
But no ordinary woman can control a creature such as Michael, and only one thing is clear—the world will never be the same.
My Thoughts
First, I have to be upfront and admit that this is not my typical reading genre. I'm a contemporary romance writer and reader. That, hands down, is my favorite kind of book. But in 2012, I decided to challenge myself, expand my horizons, and meet new authors. So it was with both curiosity and trepidation that I chose this book.
I am happy to confess that I enjoyed this book. The story line was familiar enough - strong, brave men fighting to save the world - that I didn't feel like a fish out of water. But it also had a paranormal quality that was new to me. I really liked the fact that it wasn't so farfetched that I couldn't relate. A chemically altered super soldier is an almost plausible concept these days.
There were some jumps in time that seemed unnecessary, but other than that, the story was well written, creative, and entertaining.
Unfortunately, I have to say that Michael was not one of my favorite characters. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a strong, brave man. Just check out my previous reviews and you'll see what I mean. My problem with Michael was that whole 'you would be better off without me' bit. He thinks, for reasons I won't go into here, that he's not good enough for Cassandra, so he repeatedly tries to get her to reject him. Martyrdom irritates me. I'd much rather have a man who trusts the woman he's with to know and accept what she's getting into. None of this crap about 'if you only knew me, you wouldn't love me'. I seriously hate that! Michael doesn't trust himself enough or Cassandra enough, to know that they can make it work. I want him to fight for her and for their happiness (figuratively, not literally). I want him to be happy that he's found the he'll spend the rest of his life with instead of angsting over the entire situation. Eventually, Michael does find acceptance and, after that, I'm a much happy reader. Eventually though, I was frustrated with the main character, I would still recommend reading The Legend of Michael, especially if you're a reader who likes the strong, silent, soldier type.
The Legend of Michael (Zodius#1) byLisa Renee Jones (Good...
The Legend of Michael (Zodius#1)
byLisa Renee Jones (Goodreads Author)
The Legendof Michael (Zodius, #1)
HE IS ALETHAL WEAPON…
One of an army of human soldiers injected with alien DNA, Michael is a legendwithin this new race, split between good and evil. Untamable, he has walked onthe dark side and returned to the light. Feared and misunderstood, he leaveseverything behind, including the one woman destined to be his mate.
HE IS HER ENEMY…AND HER D...moreHE IS A LETHAL WEAPON…
One of an army of human soldiers injected with alien DNA, Michael is a legendwithin this new race, split between good and evil. Untamable, he has walked onthe dark side and returned to the light. Feared and misunderstood, he leaveseverything behind, including the one woman destined to be his mate.
HE IS HER ENEMY…AND HER DESTINY…
Fate leads Michael back to Cassandra Powell, for she holds the key to defendinghis comrades. With their loyalties divided between duty and the people theylove, only together can Cassandra and Michael overcome insurmountable odds tosave humanity from the wrath of a madman.
But no ordinary woman can control a creature such as Michael, and only onething is clear—the world will never be the same.
MyThoughts
First, I have to be upfront andadmit that this is not my typical reading genre. I'm a contemporary romancewriter and reader. That, hands down, is my favorite kind of book. But in 2012,I decided to challenge myself, expand my horizons, and meet new authors. So itwas with both curiosity and trepidation that I chose this book.
I am happy to confess that I enjoyedthis book. The story line was familiar enough - strong, brave men fighting tosave the world - that I didn't feel like a fish out of water. But it also had aparanormal quality that was new to me. I really liked the fact that it wasn'tso farfetched that I couldn't relate. A chemically altered super soldier is analmost plausible concept these days.
There were some jumps in time thatseemed unnecessary, but other than that, the story was well written, creative,and entertaining.
Unfortunately, I have to say thatMichael was not one of my favorite characters. Don't get me wrong, I'm all fora strong, brave man. Just check out my previous reviews and you'll see what Imean. My problem with Michael was that whole 'you would be better off withoutme' bit. He thinks, for reasons I won't go into here, that he's not good enoughfor Cassandra, so he repeatedly tries to get her to reject him. Martyrdom irritatesme. I'd much rather have a man who trusts the woman he's with to know andaccept what she's getting into. None of this crap about 'if you only knew me,you wouldn't love me'. I seriously hate that! Michael doesn't trust himself enoughor Cassandra enough, to know that they can make it work. I want him to fightfor her and for their happiness (figuratively, not literally). I want him to behappy that he's found the he'll spend the rest of his life with instead ofangsting over the entire situation. Eventually, Michael does find acceptanceand, after that, I'm a much happy reader. Eventually though, I was frustratedwith the main character, I would still recommend reading The Legend of Michael, especially if you're a reader who likes the strong, silent, soldier type.
SEAL of My Dreams
SEAL of My Dreams
By Robyn Carr (Foreword), Jamie Alden, Stephanie Bond, Kylie Bryant, Helen Brenna (Goodreads Author), Helen Kay Dimon, Cindy Gerard, Tara Janzen,more...Leslie Kelly (Goodreads Author), Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author), Alison Kent (Goodreads Author), Jo Leigh, Gennita Low, Marliss Melton, Christie Ridgway (Goodreads Author), Barbara Samuel (Goodreads Author), Roxanne St. Claire, Stephanie Tyler (Goodreads Author), Loreth Anne White (Goodreads Author)...less
FromGoodreads
SEAL of My Dr
Honor,duty, courage, passion . . . the men of the Navy SEALs are a special breed ofhero, and in these novellas by eighteen top romance authors the SEALs are celebratednot only as symbols of devoted service to their country but as the kind of menevery woman wants to love. They'll rescue a damsel in distress and her lap dog,too. They'll battle hometown dramas and intern...moHonor,duty, courage, passion . . . the men of the Navy SEALs are a special breed ofhero, and in these novellas by eighteen top romance authors the SEALs arecelebrated not only as symbols of devoted service to their country but as thekind of men every woman wants to love. They'll rescue a damsel in distress andher lap dog, too. They'll battle hometown dramas and international bad guys.When it comes to giving away their hearts, they'll risk everything.
All proceeds from sales of SEAL of My Dreams go to the Veterans ResearchCorporation, a non-profit fundraiser for veterans' medical research.
Between them, the authors of SEAL of My Dreams have won dozens of writingawards including multiple RITAs from Romance Writers of America. Their nearly600 published novels have sold at least 35 million copies worldwide. The SEALof My Dreams roster includes many of the best-known authors in modern romancefiction. In addition, many have strong family connections to the servicemen andwomen of our nation's military, and many specialize in novels featuring heroesand heroines from all branches of service.
My Thoughts
I'malways a sucker for brave and powerful men. And SEALS? They're in a category ofyum all their own. So passing up a book with eighteen different stories withSEALS was absolutely OUT OF THE QUESTION. And the fact that all proceeds fromthe sale of the book go to the veterans makes it a win-win for everyone.
Ienjoyed the book a great deal. Each story was unique and well written. Strong,brave, passionate men. Fearless, intelligent women. Not a helpless, wimpycharacter in sight. I think each and every author represented the best of what itmeans to be a SEAL - strength, courage, honor, love, and unwavering loyalty. Theseare men readers will love to love and root for!
January 16, 2012
Price Check!
I made the first two books in my Choosing Love series (Bronwyn's Stand and Anna's Strength) free on Smashwords until book 3, Jacqueline's Desire, comes out in late February or March.
December 31, 2011
2012 EBook Challenge
2012-ebook-challenge-sign-up
I saw this challenge and I just have to participate in this one too. Almost all of my reading is done in ebook format nowadays. This challenge includes writing reviews for each of the books you read. Check it out!
2012 Book Blogger Recommendation Reading Challenge
2012 Book Blogger Recommendation
I've picked my first reading challenge for 2012. What I like most about this one is that it encourages readers to try authors they've never read before. There's an extensive suggested reading list to work from. I can't wait to get started! Check it out and join us! Happy reading!!!
