I Need a Hero

So this is the week. My book, Deadly Dance, no. 5 in my A-Tac series, actually hit bookstores on Tuesday (the same day as the marvelous Julia London's latest). And even though Deadly Dance marks my twentieth book, it still feels every bit as exciting as the day that Everything in its Time first hit shelves in the summer of 2000. It has been a marvelous journey so far. One that keeps me pinching myself with disbelief that my words—MINE—are actually on the pages of a book.

And it is with great joy that I present Deadly Dance, because the hero is a favorite of mine. Harrison Blake was first introduced in my Last Chance Series. And originally, he was supposed to be the hero of the third book. But as sometimes happens, another man came along and swept me off my feet. Nigel Ferris. And he wound up as the hero of Exposure. And Harrison, wasn't a happy camper. In fact, he bugged the heck out of me constantly, wondering when it was going to be his turn. And so when A-Tac found itself in need of a new computer forensics man, I knew just who to call. Of all my heroes, Harrison has gotten the most mail over the years. And I'm happy to say he's finally front and center.

Of course, I'm in love with Hannah, too. So it was only fitting that she and Harrison find their way together.

So in honor of lay-down week, I'm giving away two signed copies of Deadly Dance, one each for two lucky commenters. I'll announce the winners on Monday.

Who are your favorite romance heroes? (And for variety's sake, Fitzwilliam Darcy is off the table.) And what is it about a man that makes him a hero for you?

P.S. Don't forget Julia's fabulous The Seduction of Lady X!!! And the oh so sexy Earl of Ashwood.

Oh, and P.S.S. while we're on the subject of Harrison—watch for the re-release of all three Last Chance books in digital format this summer!