July Coming Attractions

Can you believe this year is already half over? We've had so many amazing books and wonderful authors visit the Lair already, and there is yet another half-year yet to come. If July is any indication, you're all going to have a ton of fabulous books stacking up on your teetering TBR piles.

Check out these wonderful authors visiting us this month:


On July 5, Patricia Rice returns to the Lair with the latest in her Rebellious Sons historical series, The Devilish Montague. Join Patricia and Nancy and see how a stolen parrot brings Blake Montague and Jocelyn Byrd-Carrington to the altar.



Then on July 7th, Aunty Cindy hosts Rita Nominee Kendra Leigh Castle whose new series Dark Dynasties debuted a few days ago with Dark Awakening. (Aunty drools over hunky cover)

Will a vampire's vow of eternal protection stop the evil forces a human Seer has the power to awaken...or will he unleash her dark destiny?

Rose Maybud will be Donna's guest on the 8th. And the fabulously fun MJ Fredrick will be hanging out with Trish on the 9th, chatting about her summer releases.

Then on Monday, 11th July, Anna Campbell talks to historical romance author Christina Brooke (www.christina-brooke.com) about her wonderful new series THE MINISTRY OF MARRIAGE. The first book in the series, HEIRESS IN LOVE, is out in July and it’s a humdinger! And isn’t that such a pretty cover?


Later in the month, on July 19, thriller author Jon Land makes his Lair debut. He and Nancy will chat about Strong at the Break, the latest installment in his series about fifth-ge neration Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong.


On Wednesday, 27th July, lair regular Miranda Neville (www.mirandaneville.com) and Anna Campbell will talk about Miranda’s fantastic new release THE AMOROUS EDUCATION OF CELIA SEATON. I’m so looking forward to reading this book – Miranda’s THE DANGEROUS VISCOUNT was one of my favorite reads last year.



Sandy Blair is chatting with Suz on July 28th.






Lair favorite Marie Force returns on July 31st to celebrate the launch of book three of her "Fatal" series: Fatal Consequences.


The murder of two members of the Capitol Cleaning Service might’ve been just another homicide investigation—that is If one of them hadn’t been romantically involved with a married senator from Arizona. Racing to catch a killer before he can strike again, Lt. Sam Holland and her fiancé, U.S. Senator Nick Cappuano, attempt to plan a wedding while her colleague Detective Tommy “Gonzo” Gonzales faces life-changing news.

Whew!! As usual, I'm inspired and impressed by the variety of talented authors who visit with us. And even more impressed with the gorgeous covers!! Wowza, baby. Talk about hot (especially the hot pink). And with even more Bandita fun, be sure to check out this great contest!


Anna Campbell is running a Mammoth and Midnight contest in July and August. Anna’s giving away THREE signed copies of THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF REGENCY ROMANCE which includes her mini-novella “Upon a Midnight Clear”. Winners will also receive a bonus signed http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifcopy of MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION. All you need to do to be in the draw is email Anna on anna@annacampbell.info and tell her http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifthe names of the two characters who appear in the excerpt from “The Chinese Bed” on her website. You’ll find the answer here: http://www.annacampbell.info/chinesebed.html The contest closes 31st August, 2011. For more information, please visit Anna’s contest page: http://www.annacampbell.info/contest.html


Now that's enough to keep your July steaming hot, isn't it?! Be sure to drop by the blog all month long, as you can see, we're going to have a great time. Source URL: https://itistheforkhead.blogspot.com/2011/06/
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Celebrity Closets:Kate Middleton Canada Tour Outfits

Kate Middleton is having a tour to Canada and California. Find out what stylish outfits she got from her closet and packed for her current tour.

While boarding a plane at London’s Heathrow Airport, Kate Middleton sported a Roland Mouret silk and cotton blend sheath dress topped with a Smythe one-button blazer, a Smythe one-button blazer.


Upon her arrival in Ottawa, Canada, she appeared in a navy lace Erdem shift dress form the label’s 2012 resort collection, a nude patent leather L.K. Bennett heels and a nude clutch.



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Brooke Book Winners!

posted by Christina Brooke

These lucky readers have each won a signed copy of HEIRESS IN LOVE!

Pat
JenniferTanner
Sheila
Diane
LaurieG

And the hardback goes to...

Danielle Gorman!

Please contact me at christina AT christina-brooke DOT com with your snail address details to claim your prize.

Congratulations, ladies!

Looking for another chance to win? Anna Campbell and I are running a fabulous double act on facebook--sign up here to win signed hardback copies of HEIRESS IN LOVE and MIDNIGHT'S WILD PASSION!Source URL: https://itistheforkhead.blogspot.com/2011/06/
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Christian Louboutin 8-Inch Stiletto Pumps

We often see celebrities like Victoria Beckham wear Christian Louboutin sky-high heels. Now, Christian Louboutin step up to the next level by creating a pair of 8-inch stilettos that is made from silk and Swarovski crystals. This one-of-a-kind shoes will be auctioned off to benefit the English National Ballet.


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New Shots of Hailee Steinfeld for Miu Miu

Here are the two new shots of Hailee Steinfeld for Miu Miu Fall 2011 ad campaign.




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2011 Minnesota Golden Gophers Football Tickets Now Available!

Heyyy Minnesota Golden Gopher football fans!! I know summer just began but that also means football season is right around the corner and will be here before we know it. If you're a die-hard Gopher football fan and you just cannot wait for the season to begin, why not get it started now by ordering your Minnesota Golden Gopher football tickets early!? That way you have a bigger selection of seats to choose from and you won't have to worry about finding them later on. Another reason is that ticket prices can fluctuate as time goes on depending on the market value, so you may end up paying more for the same seat location later on. If you would like to order your tickets early, Ticket King has Minnesota Golden Gophers tickets available NOW. Just check the 2011 Gophers football schedule on our website to find the game you want to attend, then click Buy Tickets! It's that easy. GO GOPHERS!!



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Cheap MN Zoo Amphitheatre Taj Mahal Tickets

The internationally recognized blues musician known as Taj Mahal will be performing at the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheatre tonight at 7PM. If you aren't aware, Henry Saint Clair Fredericks is the man behind Taj Mahal and is known for combining various forms of world music into his offerings. He is a self-taught singer-songwriter and film composer that can play the guitar, banjo and harmonica, among many other instruments. He has helped to reshaped the definition and scope of blues music over his almost 50 year career. If you're a blues fan, you owe it to yourself to see Taj Mahal perform LIVE tonight! Check out our remaining Taj Mahal tickets and get yours before it's too late. We currently have seats as low as $28 in the center section, which is far below face value! But don't expect these to last much longer - get yours now!Source URL: https://itistheforkhead.blogspot.com/2011/06/
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Transformers New York Premiere

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley sported a red Antonio Berardi gown at the premiere of Transformers: Dark of the Moon last Tuesday in NYC’s Times Square. She paired the red hot gown with Christian Louboutin shoes.


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Smurfette Style In Harper's Bazaar August Issue

Although Anne Hathaway is on the cover of Harper's Bazaar August Issue, Smurfette, star of The Smurfs movie got her own spotlight on the pages of the said fashion magazine. The blue diva sported some of the season’s best accessories.

Are you feeling blue today? Check out Smurfette's fashion style!

Marc Jacobs


Lanvin


Dolce & Gabbana


Louis Vuitton

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Celebrity Closets: Taylor Swift vs. Katie Holmes

Taylor Swift and Katie Holmes have one thing in common on their closets: Contrarian New York's backless dress.

Taylor Swift sported this dress (lavender version) at Brooks & Dunn's Last Rodeo Show in Las Vegas last April with silver Christian Louboutin peep-toe slingbacks. On the other hand, Katie Holmes appeared in L.A. Film Festival screening of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark with the same dress (midnight-blue version)and nude Lanvin T-strap stilettos. Who look better?


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Princess Diana vs Kate Middleton on Newsweek

The most recent cover of Newsweek magazine features a computer-generated image of Princess Diana walking with Kate Middleton. According to the magazine, Princess Diana will be turning 50 this Friday and they created an image that projects the princess at her golden age.

The Newsweek magazine also features an imagined Diana Facebook page and a slideshow comparing the fashion styles of Diana and Kate Middleton. To know what's inside these celebrities closet, grab a copy of the magazine. Who do you think will win in this fashion face-off? The mother-in-law or the daughter-in-law?

Source: msnbc.msn.com

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Give me more peN.Ne

My current obsession: penne arrabiata! I just cannot get enough of this simple, yet delicious pasta with a tomato/chili sauce (and garlic!). I had this three times (in the same restaurant) last week! I also like ordering it because the name is fun / a challenge to pronounce. Can you roll your r's?

But more importantly, do say penne properly: pen-neh. If you just say pen-eh, it means something rather different (hint: male body part)...!



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Inexpensive Roy Wilkins Auditorium A Perfect Circle Tickets

Rock supergroup A Perfect Circle formed in 1999 in Los Angeles, California. Although the group has gone through several lineup changes over the years, the content of their songs has remained consistent with Billy Howerdel, a former guitar tech for Nine Inch Nails, as the guitarist  & composer and former Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan penning the lyrics. Since their debut together, the band has released three studio albums and are currently on tour. If you would like your chance to see them at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul next Wednesday, July 6th, you'd better get your A Perfect Circle tickets now! We've only got a few left and they're currently priced BELOW face value, meaning they won't last long. Prices currently start at just $49 each - get yours today before they're gone!
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Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers Tickets

Hey Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers fans!! The series you've all been waiting for is finally right around the corner at just 3 days away. Starting this Friday evening, the Minnesota Twins will welcome our favorite neighborly rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, to Target Field for a 3-day series running all weekend into Sunday afternoon. If you don't have plans for Independence Day weekend, why not celebrate it with some good old fashioned American baseball?! Ticket King is your #1 source for the best Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers tickets around! We have the biggest selection to choose from at prices you're willing to pay. Don't believe me? Check them out for yourself! We currently have seats as low as $24 on Friday; $17 on Saturday or $27 for Sunday. Also, don't forget any of our tickets can easily be picked up from our Minneapolis office on your way to the game! We're conveniently located on the corner of Washington & Chicago Avenues and open until game time everyday. Get your tickets today! GO TWINS!!Source URL: https://itistheforkhead.blogspot.com/2011/06/
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Transformers Promotion Style in Europe

Transformers: Dark of the Moon will be on the theaters this Wednesday. The new female lead, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley promoted the movie in Europe with a good sense of fashion. Let us take a peek on the celebrity closet and find out what she wore during the promotion.

At the film’s Berlin premiere Saturday, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a cap-sleeve, open-back trumpet gown by Naeem Khan. At a press conference, she sported a curve-hugging maroon dress and nude heels. In London, she appeared on a sapphire-blue custom Burberry dress and at an after-party she opted for a sexy peek-a-boo Burberry number and open-toed booties.


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Beyonce Gold Glastonbury Fashion Style

Beyonce created a fashion buzz at England’s Glastonbury music festival last weekend. For the occassion, she wore a sequined gold mini from French designer Alexandre Vauthier‘s fall 2010 couture collection. The outfit was originally presented as a dress but Beyonce took a bolder step by wearing it as a tunic over black hotpants and accessorized it with a gold belt.


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Anne Hathaway Harper’s Bazaar August 2011 Issue

Anne Hathaway will be featured on Harper’s Bazaar August 2011 Issue. See her fashion styles for the said magazine before it hit the newsstands.

Gown by Alexander McQueen.


Silk chiffon gown by Gucci.


Embroidered dress by Miu Miu.


Sweater and skirt by Max Mara. Clutch and boots by Prada.


Dress by Chanel. Flats by Christian Louboutin.


Coat by Prada.


Dress and belt by Valentino. Bag by Miu Miu.

Source: harpersbazaar.com
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Can You Keep An Eye On These Guys?

by Suzanne

As you know the annual Romance Writer's of America National Conference is taking place this week in New York City. I'm really excited to be going this year. It's only my second trip to New York. I get to see many of the toggy hernandes, some of our Bandit Buddies who hang out with us here, my critique partner Sandy Blair who no long lives near me, and this year I get to meet my editor, Jillian Bell, of Ellora's Cave Publishing. How cool is this?


This will be my second year there as a published author and my first as a PAN member. (That stands for Published Author's Network.) So I'll get to learn the secret handshake (Kate Carlisle PROMISED me there was one) and hear all the publishing news at special workshops, (do they have those at the bar?).

But while I'm gone I'm hoping y'all can give me a hand with something. See, I have these guys on my website who have a tendency to get a bit out of hand in a naughty, very sexy sort of way... Well, here, let me show you...


Quinn Halliday, the Dominant hero in my book, The Surrender of Lacy Morgan





Dakota O'Keefe, the second hero in The Surrender of Lacy Morgan



Will Danville, the hero of my second book, which is in the works right now


and soon to come


Ian Smith aka Ian Smythe, Lord Brookstone


And


Nicco DeCosta, the fiery Italian brother

LIKE?

Yeah, I do too! My friend, Kat Baldwin,  www.katbaldwin.com 
did the designs and I'm proud to give her a shout out. You should see the backs.

Oh wait, I didn't tell you, did I? (Can you blame a girl for getting distracted by all this lovely maleness?)

These are the fronts of my new Romance Trading Cards!!! The backs are way cool and give you a feel for what these guys are all about. If you e-mail me @ suzanne@suzanneferrell.com and send me your snail mail addy, I'll happily send you a set! Or if you're at the conference this week, you might pick up a set at the goody room! Supplies will be limited...intentionally!! heheheSource URL: https://itistheforkhead.blogspot.com/2011/06/
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Kate at Wimbledon

Cute dress - I probably wouldn't have chosen it for myself but it looks good on her - and in the spirit of Wimbledon. Have you seen her arms? Very toned, not just skinny - I thought she'd simply lost a lot of weight recently but it looks like she's been working out! 






Dress: Temperley London

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Kate's military chic

I absolutely adore this coat!
I guess it looks a lot like the one I got from Zara last year...






Coat: Alexander McQueen 
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The OTHER Men in My Life

posted by toggy hernandes

Yes, we all have them. In addition to friends, family, and significant others, we all have other important relationships in our lives. I'm talking about relationships with certain professionals... AHEM! Like your doctor, your plumber, or your mechanic! If you are very lucky, you find excellent people in these important professions and develop long-term relationships with these individuals.

I feel fortunate to have developed three such long-term relationships. One of them has been going on even longer than my relationship with the DH! Oh, and all three of them happen to be men. They are my dentist, my hairdresser, and my mechanic. They are the "other men" in my life and I couldn't get by without them.

Until a couple of years ago, my longest relationship with any man was with my dentist. I know, I know, everyone HATES going to the dentist, but that's because they didn't go to Ben. I don't exactly remember how I happened to start going to Ben's office. I think it was because he was in the same office complex as my son's orthodontist. Yes, it was THAT long ago... the mid 1980s.

Ben was a few years older than me, his middle daughter was the same age as my son, and his wife worked with him part-time as a hygienist. Ben and his office staff were friendly and did their jobs very well. I actually didn't mind going to the dentist because it was almost like going to see family members. They were always happy to see me and usually in good moods. Then, a couple of years ago, Ben did the unthinkable -- he retired and sold his practice! ACK!!! Yes, I even got invited to his retirement party because I'd been his patient for sooo long (my file was so old and thick that it was held together with duct tape). But I told him I was never going to forgive him for retiring on me! Never mind that *I* had retired from my day job first...

Now I go to the dentist who bought Ben's practice. I call him "Baby Dentist" because he is younger than my son. In fact he and ALL his staff look like they are fresh out of high school! Don't get me wrong, he is an excellent dentist and his staff are all quite nice, they just make me feel SO OLD!

My second oldest lasting relationship started in 1988 -- the year before I met my DH. My new BFF recommended I try her hairdresser. I did, and I've gone to Guy ever since! When we first met he was young, single and a big party-boy. I followed him to three different salons, through his marriage and the birth of his two kids, and a few years ago, his venture into opening his own business. He has been an enthusiastic beta-reader for all my manuscripts. Last year I helped him celebrate his son's acceptance to UCLA on a full athletic scholarship. Two weeks ago, we celebrated his daughter's graduation from high school.

Guy knows where more than a few of my skeletons are hidden and I know the same about him. Thank goodness he's a few years younger than me because after all this time I can't imagine anyone else cutting my hair! If he ever retires, I'll probably just start shaving my head.

I was actually introduced to the last "other man" in my life by my DH. No, this is not as kinky as it sounds! It was 1990 and I was filled with frustration over taking my car to the dealership to have it worked on. They were slow, I didn't trust them, and their 'customer service' was non-existent. The DH said, "Take it to my mechanic, Dwayne." So I did, and it was the start of a wonderful relationship!

Dwayne is as honest as the day is long. He will tell you how long something will take, how much it is going to cost, and he usually finishes earlier and cheaper. He will also tell you if something is not worth fixing (this happened more than once with my son's old clunkers). Also more than once, I've showed up at Dwayne's shop with my car on the tow truck's hook, five minutes before he was due to go home, and he stayed open, not just to get the car inside, but also to wait for the DH or my son to come pick me up! A true gentleman, he would never leave a lady stranded in an industrial strip mall, which is where his shop is located.

Dwayne is a few years older than me, and I live in fear that he will retire and leave me in the lurch! However, he is also one of those guys who is only happy when he is elbow deep under the hood of a car. To my knowledge, he has never taken a vacation. If he ever does retire, I may have to start using regional transit!

So now you know my secret... I have three OTHER men in my life who are all essential! I've known them all for decades and truly appreciate not only their professional expertise but their friendship.

Do you have some long-term relationships in your life, besides your family members or spouse? Please share who they are, what they do, and how you met them.Source URL: https://itistheforkhead.blogspot.com/2011/06/
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Miu Miu Fall 2011 Ad Campaign Hailee Steinfeld

The latest Miu Miu muse for its Fall 2011 ad campaign is, the 14-year-old actress, Hailee Steinfeld. This is the first ad campaign of the future Sleeping Beauty for Miu Miu. Shot in Miami, Hailee Steinfeld wore a black bird-print blouse, matching skirt, oversize clutch, metallic booties, and shades.




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Keepng Us in Suspense

by Nancy
Has anyone besides me noticed how few novels are appearing under the Romantic Suspense (RS) heading? The field seems to have become particularly tough for new authors. The last new RS series I saw launch was from an author already established in paranormal romance.

Yet Covert Affairs and Burn Notice, action/adventure suspense series with strong romantic elements, are thriving on USA Network. I've also noticed more suspense-y elements turning up in romances that say "contemporary" on the spine. Suspense has long been a staple in historical romance.

Those of you who've been here before know we banditas love our "boom" (Lair shorthand for action elements that may or may not involve explosives, for those of you who're new to us). We have authors here who write it well, Loucinda McGary, Jeanne Adams, Trish Milburn and Susan Sey (whose books say "contemporary" on the spine) have all published present-day, romantic, suspenseful books.

And I need to note here that Jeanne particularly loves her explosives.

Each of our historical authors also has suspense threads in at least some of her books, and many of us AYUs incorporate romantic suspense in our work to varying degrees. I know lots of us read it at least some of the time.

I've been on a bit of an RS binge lately. So I tossed out a question in the Lair--Is anyone besides me reading romantic suspense, and if so, can you tell us about an author you like? Even with the rush of preparing for National, several banditas took the time to send me author names and cover jpegs. Here are their responses:


From Anna Campbell:

I love a great romantic suspense. Classic authors like Mary Stewart gave me an enduring taste for the genre and among my keepers are a stack of Linda Howard’s romantic suspense novels. Recent discoveries include Pamela Clare and our own wonderful Jeanne Adams.

Just recently, I’ve become addicted to Cindy Gerard who was a guest at the Australian Romance Readers Convention this year. My fave so far is FEEL THE HEAT which is majorly sexy and features a couple of really strong, snarky, passionate lead characters in Rafe and BJ. Basically you can FEEL THE HEAT! LOL!

I think this genre is one of the hardest to write because you have to balance the suspense and the romance and Cindy does a wonderful job of that – not only that, but you get a wonderful secondary romance in this story too. If you haven’t read FTH, it’s well worth checking out!


From Trish Milburn:

I really think Annie Solomon does a fantastic job with romantic suspense. She has a real knack for writing gritty suspense and edgy characters. She's not afraid to take the reader to dark places but always has a satisfying love story amidst all the action and suspense. Other readers must agree because she's already won one RITA and is up for another this year with Two Lethal Lies.



From Christine Wells:

Not being a hard-core suspense reader, I've only just discovered Lisa Gardner's The Perfect Husband and I'm now planning to glom her entire backlist.

I love the way she wrote the hero so authentically. The heroine is an ordinary woman who has been through hell and come out stronger. Plus, the writing is so sharp and vivid and I found myself thinking about the book when I wasn't reading it. A sure sign of a keeper!


From Anna Sugden:

My ultimate fave is Karen Rose. The reason I love Karen Rose – her books are intricate and thought-provoking with complex characters and incredible twists. She takes you on a white-knuckled ride as you read her books, she tweaks all the emotional strings while challenging your brain and making your adrenaline pump too! The first book of hers I ever read was ‘Die For Me’ which someone had recommended because they knew I loved Tess Gerritsen and Lisa Gardner.

Luckily, I was on a trans-Atlantic flight when I started reading because I could truly sit and read it cover to cover without stopping! I arrived at Nationals and at the Literacy signing went straight to meet Karen and get a signed book from her (yes, I did the whole fan-girl thing. Then I bought her entire back-list! I’m saving her latest “You Belong to Me” for an occasion when I can read it all in one go.

From Jo Robertson:



One of my favorite mystery series is Anne Perry's William Monk stories. I'm not sure they're romantic suspense, but they do follow William Monk and Hester Latterly's initial meeting (snarky, smart, and softly smouldering) through to their married life together. All the while, of course, they solve mysteries set in this incredibly realistic Victorian time period.

I discovered this series during my recovery after open heart surgery and I fully give Perry the credit for serious pain reduction! The series definitely should be read in order beginning with The Face of a Stranger, in which Monk suffers amnesia after an accident and discovers he doesn't much like the person he's coming to learn he was. (Note that there's a change in cover art between editions).

Me (Nancy) again:

I've finally caught up with Dee Davis's terrific A-TAC series, which features CIA operatives under cover as college professors. How could I not love that? The action is terrific, the emotion intense, and the plot gripping. The first book, Dark Deceptions, is a secret baby story--frequently not a favorite of mine, but I loved this one. There's a complete external plot in each book. However, the three have a shared arc of uncovering a traitor in A-TAC's ranks. There's an e-only novella due out next month.

Despite the demands of prepping for RWA National, Anna Sugden compiled a quick list of RS authors for this post. Here's the list:

Single Title
(not all of these authors always write RS)

Allison Brennan
Suz Brockmann
Debra Webb
Catherine Mann
Roxanne St Claire
Brenda Novak
Mariah Stewart
Cindy Gerard
Beverley Barton
Maggie Shayne
Anne Stuart

Intrigue/Series RS

Jess Andersen
Julie Miller
Debra Webb again
Rebecca York
Ann Voss Peterson,
Patricia Rosemoor
Kylie Brant
Cassie Miles
Justine Davis
Joanna Wayne
Cindy Dees
Merline Lovelace
BJ Daniels
Evelyn Vaughn

I'm traveling to RWA today and won't have the computer. I'll try to pop back in and answer comments. To get the ball rolling, tell us--Do you have a favorite romantic suspense author? How much suspense do you like with your romance--and vice-versa?Source URL: https://itistheforkhead.blogspot.com/2011/06/
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