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Hot Sheet: Grumpy Garza Fun Facts
Okay, y'all. We are FOUR DAYS from the release of The Guardian (I will not freak out, I will not freak out, I will maybe only freak out a little bit…) so I thought I’d give you a few fun facts about the book. No spoilers (what kind of a monster do you think I am?!)–this is really more of a “behind the scenes” vibe than anything else.
Fun Fact #1: I plotted this book nearly three years ago. Back in 2018, I was finishing up the Station Seventeen series, and the original plan was to move to the Intelligence Unit books first (those bossy Remington Mem docs won out, though!) My bestie, Avery Flynn, and I were road tripping to a book signing, and we had an 11-hour drive in front of us. So, we did what any respectable romance authors would. We loaded up on caffeine and snacks, hit the open road, and plotted books! There are a LOT of twists and turns in The Guardian…thanks mostly to that crazy-pants plotting session.
Fun Fact #2: Delia’s name was NOT originally Delia. Back to that plotting session in Avery’s minivan: I knew who my hero was going to be (oh, Grumpy Garza. How I love him), but I needed a heroine. I’m super particular about my character’s names–I almost NEVER change them once they’re set. We drove past a sign for Mount Olive (Ohio, maybe? New Jersey? We did a lot of road trips that year) and I said, “Oh, Olive! I love that name for a heroine.” But, it turns out, I also loved it when we got a puppy last year, and our naughty Whippet ended up being an Olive. So, I changed Delia’s name to…well, Delia. And there’s a story behind her name in the book!
Fun Fact #3: I changed a MAJOR part of the book after it was fully plotted, and I blame Robin Covington (also my bestie!) for the whole thing. There was part of the ending that didn’t feel quite right to me even though it technically worked. After a panic-dial to RC, she said, “I think you could change This Part to That Part.” And as soon as she said it, alllllll the fireworks went off in my head. Since we don’t do spoilers (see: Kimberly is not a monster, above), I won’t say what it was. But it was huge, and I think the change makes the book SO much better!
So, who’s ready to read? Anyone get an ARC? What do you think about Grumpy Garza finally finding love? And don’t forget, it’s specially priced for preorders onlyThe Guardian–get it cheaper if you get it first!
Fun Fact #1: I plotted this book nearly three years ago. Back in 2018, I was finishing up the Station Seventeen series, and the original plan was to move to the Intelligence Unit books first (those bossy Remington Mem docs won out, though!) My bestie, Avery Flynn, and I were road tripping to a book signing, and we had an 11-hour drive in front of us. So, we did what any respectable romance authors would. We loaded up on caffeine and snacks, hit the open road, and plotted books! There are a LOT of twists and turns in The Guardian…thanks mostly to that crazy-pants plotting session.
Fun Fact #2: Delia’s name was NOT originally Delia. Back to that plotting session in Avery’s minivan: I knew who my hero was going to be (oh, Grumpy Garza. How I love him), but I needed a heroine. I’m super particular about my character’s names–I almost NEVER change them once they’re set. We drove past a sign for Mount Olive (Ohio, maybe? New Jersey? We did a lot of road trips that year) and I said, “Oh, Olive! I love that name for a heroine.” But, it turns out, I also loved it when we got a puppy last year, and our naughty Whippet ended up being an Olive. So, I changed Delia’s name to…well, Delia. And there’s a story behind her name in the book!
Fun Fact #3: I changed a MAJOR part of the book after it was fully plotted, and I blame Robin Covington (also my bestie!) for the whole thing. There was part of the ending that didn’t feel quite right to me even though it technically worked. After a panic-dial to RC, she said, “I think you could change This Part to That Part.” And as soon as she said it, alllllll the fireworks went off in my head. Since we don’t do spoilers (see: Kimberly is not a monster, above), I won’t say what it was. But it was huge, and I think the change makes the book SO much better!
So, who’s ready to read? Anyone get an ARC? What do you think about Grumpy Garza finally finding love? And don’t forget, it’s specially priced for preorders onlyThe Guardian–get it cheaper if you get it first!
Holy MOLY this made me happy!
So, in my house, we do this thing at the dinner table, where everyone goes around and shares their favorite part of the day. This whole week, BY FAR, mine involved the a-ma-zing reviews I've gotten for The Guardian (y'all. Seriously. They have me so. so. happy.) Check out a few of my absolute faves:
"I just cannot even say what a complete swoon-worthy experience it was to read this incredible book. Just sit down and get ready to devour one of the best romantic suspense books that your senses will ever enjoy. I. Am. So. Serious." --Angel Payne, NYT best-selling author
"Wow! Intense and fast-paced, The Guardian is a gripping read, filled with twists and turns that kept me flipping the page to find out what happened next." --Melanie Moreland, NYT best-selling author
"Kimberly Kincaid knows how to pack ALL THE THINGS into her books, and The Guardian is no exception! Suspenseful, steamy, swoon-worthy!" -- Mari Carr, NYT best-selling author
"Buckle up for toe-curling romance & suspense. I love, love, love a protective hero, and Matteo is just... swoon." --USA Today best-selling author J.H. Croix
"Full of twists and turns (SO many I just didn't see coming!), Garza and Delia's steamy story had me gasping with shock one minute and fanning myself the next (seriously theirs is the best first kiss I have EVER read!) and wishing I could turn the pages faster. 5 stars just isn't enough!!" --Jen, BookBub reviewer, 5 stars
"I did not see the plot twist coming and I gasped out loud when it was revealed. A thrilling and exciting book to the end." --Terren, BookBub reviewer, 5 stars
"Holy hot Grouchy Pants!!! Matteo Garza is all that...and more! What a wonderfully written hero for this intense and twisted romantic suspense!" --Nicole, Reading Between the Sheets book blog, 5 stars
I'm so thrilled that readers are loving these two. Quirky, honest Delia felt like the perfect match for a brooding, uber-dedicated detective like Matteo. He even inspired the hashtag #grumpygarza on my FB page! The story stands alone, although there are a lot of shared characters from the Remington world (Remington Mem and S17) who pop in.
So, talk to me! Are you reading? What do you think of The Guardian? And are you ready for Maxwell's story, coming this fall? Tell me in the comments--I love hearing from you!
"I just cannot even say what a complete swoon-worthy experience it was to read this incredible book. Just sit down and get ready to devour one of the best romantic suspense books that your senses will ever enjoy. I. Am. So. Serious." --Angel Payne, NYT best-selling author
"Wow! Intense and fast-paced, The Guardian is a gripping read, filled with twists and turns that kept me flipping the page to find out what happened next." --Melanie Moreland, NYT best-selling author
"Kimberly Kincaid knows how to pack ALL THE THINGS into her books, and The Guardian is no exception! Suspenseful, steamy, swoon-worthy!" -- Mari Carr, NYT best-selling author
"Buckle up for toe-curling romance & suspense. I love, love, love a protective hero, and Matteo is just... swoon." --USA Today best-selling author J.H. Croix
"Full of twists and turns (SO many I just didn't see coming!), Garza and Delia's steamy story had me gasping with shock one minute and fanning myself the next (seriously theirs is the best first kiss I have EVER read!) and wishing I could turn the pages faster. 5 stars just isn't enough!!" --Jen, BookBub reviewer, 5 stars
"I did not see the plot twist coming and I gasped out loud when it was revealed. A thrilling and exciting book to the end." --Terren, BookBub reviewer, 5 stars
"Holy hot Grouchy Pants!!! Matteo Garza is all that...and more! What a wonderfully written hero for this intense and twisted romantic suspense!" --Nicole, Reading Between the Sheets book blog, 5 stars
I'm so thrilled that readers are loving these two. Quirky, honest Delia felt like the perfect match for a brooding, uber-dedicated detective like Matteo. He even inspired the hashtag #grumpygarza on my FB page! The story stands alone, although there are a lot of shared characters from the Remington world (Remington Mem and S17) who pop in.
So, talk to me! Are you reading? What do you think of The Guardian? And are you ready for Maxwell's story, coming this fall? Tell me in the comments--I love hearing from you!
Surprise (FREE) release + book bonus for The Agent
Flirting with Danger is live and ready for your eyeballs!
This is a prequel to The Agent that WILL NOT be in the book. There's exclusive content here that can only be read in this "extra".
Please note: There was honestly no way for me to write this without dropping some spoilers from The Guardian. I tried my best to keep it vague, but if you have not read The Guardian, I'd suggest doing that before you dive into this.
There's also a very special preorder bonus for The Agent that is open until the day before release. Everyone who preorders the book and signs up for the bonus will receive an exclusive Intelligence Unit epilogue featuring EVERY couple in the series! It's entirely free to everyone who preorders and signs up--so make sure you check out my website to reserve yours today!
In the meantime, here's Flirting With Danger!
She’s the only woman who can bring him to his knees.
FBI Agent Kai Roman’s nickname is The Iceman.
He doesn’t do emotions, and after losing his wife in a tragic accident five years ago, he definitely doesn’t do anything as dangerous as love.
Impulsively flirting with his enemy’s little sister? That he does.
He just didn’t expect Camila to flirt back—
or to want her so much.
But when the radio silence after their one night of wanting
ends in the two of them being caught in a bank robbery,
Roman finds himself having to protect the one woman he can’t have…
******
Flirting With Danger is a FREE short, sexy prequel to the full-length standalone, The Agent. It contains loads of banter, scorching heat, and ends in a cliffhanger that leads to the novel. Detective Kai Roman first appears in The Guardian. This prequel contains spoilers to that title. For maximum enjoyment, recommended reading order is 1. The Guardian 2. Flirting With Danger 3. The Agent
This is a prequel to The Agent that WILL NOT be in the book. There's exclusive content here that can only be read in this "extra".
Please note: There was honestly no way for me to write this without dropping some spoilers from The Guardian. I tried my best to keep it vague, but if you have not read The Guardian, I'd suggest doing that before you dive into this.
There's also a very special preorder bonus for The Agent that is open until the day before release. Everyone who preorders the book and signs up for the bonus will receive an exclusive Intelligence Unit epilogue featuring EVERY couple in the series! It's entirely free to everyone who preorders and signs up--so make sure you check out my website to reserve yours today!
In the meantime, here's Flirting With Danger!
She’s the only woman who can bring him to his knees.
FBI Agent Kai Roman’s nickname is The Iceman.
He doesn’t do emotions, and after losing his wife in a tragic accident five years ago, he definitely doesn’t do anything as dangerous as love.
Impulsively flirting with his enemy’s little sister? That he does.
He just didn’t expect Camila to flirt back—
or to want her so much.
But when the radio silence after their one night of wanting
ends in the two of them being caught in a bank robbery,
Roman finds himself having to protect the one woman he can’t have…
******
Flirting With Danger is a FREE short, sexy prequel to the full-length standalone, The Agent. It contains loads of banter, scorching heat, and ends in a cliffhanger that leads to the novel. Detective Kai Roman first appears in The Guardian. This prequel contains spoilers to that title. For maximum enjoyment, recommended reading order is 1. The Guardian 2. Flirting With Danger 3. The Agent
