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A writer’s work is never done.
There isn’t really a saying like that, but there should be. Why? Because even when a book is finished, the job isn’t over. There’s always another book to be written, another story to be told.
I recently released Mission: Impossible to Forget. It was months of research, writing, editing, and rewriting. After investing hundreds of hours and a big part of my heart in the story, I released it to my readers. Even thought it wasn’t my first book, every launch is a momentous event that fills an author with pride and anxiety–Will readers like it? Was it a good story? Could it have been any better?
Happily, the reviews for Emily and Nick’s story are strong. It’s heartwarming and exhilarating to read reviews like these:
“This story has it all going on suspense, kidnappings, murders, loving ex-military brothers, a cello, a feisty heroine, romance and a dog.” —Angela, Goodreads
“Five stars! Secrets, lies and danger around every corner. Loved this book.” —Sue, Goodreads
“” —SIMATSU, Amazon
I’m still enjoying the Mission: Impossible to Forget ride, but there’s another roller coaster beckoning. It is the next story waiting to be told.
A May Day Code for Love is part of a Regency romance box set coming out on May 5th. I’m shifting from contemporary romantic suspense to Regency romantic suspense, but I love the Code Breakers world and the characters who reside there.
I hope you’ll come along for the ride. It’s always more fun with friends!
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Basso profundo. With deep tessitura. ~ Excerpt from 'Mission: Impossible to Forget'
Emily was having the best dream. Nick whispered to her, his musky male scent and warmth enveloping her in a cocoon of safety. She didn’t want this dream to end, but she already knew he would leave her alone and afraid.
“Emily. Wake up, honey.”
She moaned at the sound of his melodic bass voice— the rich and flawless tone resonated in his highly developed chest muscles.
“Emily.”
She lingered in the pleasure. “Basso profundo. With deep tessitura.”
“Honey, you’re dreaming about your music. Wake up.”
She reached for him, rubbing her hand along his rough stubble. It felt exactly as she remembered. “This dream feels so real. Kiss me, Nick. I want to feel your lips on mine.”
She felt his soft lips brush across hers. She opened her mouth, wanting to taste him. She’d never forget his tender and demanding kisses. “Please, Nick.”
“Emily, you need to wake up.” He used the rumbly sexy voice she liked.
Why was he insisting she wake when she was happy? She felt a rough hand on her arm. She opened her eyes, trying to orient herself. What tour…What hotel was this? Stella began licking Emily’s face.
“We need to get going.”
What was wrong? Nick’s voice had gone from soft to fortissimo loud.
“Emily, wake up.”
“Nick?” Her dream had conjured the real Nick.
“Yes. It’s Nick.” Now he sounded irritated. What had she done?
More Than Friends? ~ Excerpt from 'Mission: Impossible to Love'
Nick Jenkins climbed the stairwell to Emily’s second floor apartment, playing every scenario in his mind. What if Ben and Emily were in the bedroom? Undressed. He shut down the idea. He would deliver Reeves’ message, he’d get answers to reassure himself that she was safe, and then get the hell out of there.
His heart was ratcheting all over the place. This was never the way he expected to see Emily. He planned to see her at his brother’s wedding months from now as a distant stranger. The one thing he learned from all the losses he endured over the years: Time helped everything. But he wasn’t going to get the bloody time and distance.
He reached the top step. And his eyes couldn’t take in the sight. Emily was in the arms of a tall blond dude in the hallway across from her apartment. Not Ben, the famous singer. Where was her date?
By the way her head rested against the guy’s muscular chest, they were more than friends.
Red flashing lights exploded in front of Nick’s eyes. His finely-tuned control over his body and his delusion that he was over Emily shattered into primitive and possessive rage.
“What the hell?”
Click here to keep reading Mission: Impossible to Forget, releasing April 1, 2020.
Meet Stella the French Bulldog
Although Mission: Impossible to Forget is a contemporary romantic suspense, there are still details I research. I’ve had great fun learning about French bulldogs since this book features one of these adorable canines.
Stella, Emily’s dog in Mission: Impossible to Forget, isn’t based on Stella in the TV show Modern Family but a real dog I “met” during my time performing for the Seattle ballet. Her owner used to bring Stella backstage to help calm the children before their performance.
In Mission: Impossible to Forget, Stella is companion to professional cellist Emily Hewitt. If you aren’t acquainted with this breed of dog, here are a few characteristics that make them one of the most popular breeds.
With large bat ears, French bulldogs are small enough to be suitable for city dwellers. They stand 11-13 inches and weigh under 28 pounds.
The breed has an even disposition, is playful, alert, entertaining, and adaptable.
Frenchies aren’t excessive barkers, but they are territorial, making them good watchdogs.
French bulldogs are “talkative”. They snore, grunt, yip, and make other odd noises.
Watch this video to learn more about French bulldogs.
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Mission: Impossible to Forget releases April 1. Preorder your copy today to fall in love with Stella, Emily, and Nick.
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