Suspense
Romantic suspense or thrillers provide readers with heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and/or anxiety.
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Character Sketch: Big Mike from Bad Vibes @JDFaver_Author #RLFblog #Suspense
Bad Vibes Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Darla came on deck clad in black body armor, her copper top hidden
under a black Sheriff’s Department cap with the bill turned backwards. She had her
M-14 slung over her shoulder and a pack of extra magazines.Damn! She looks so hot!
Like Badass Barbie…5 star Review~ “J.D. creates two characters in Mike and
Darla that you’ll be rooting for while simultaneously ratcheting up the suspense
to the breaking point. The Texas
Coast will *never* be the
same by the time these two get done…”When government agent Mike “The Iceman” Burke invades
her South Padre Island turf, Deputy Darla Calhoun
is assigned as liaison officer to his team. Her skills as a sniper come in handy
when a gang of human traffickers strikes close to home, kidnapping local women including
her best friend.Darla is recovering from her husband’s suicide and trying to
be a good parent to her twin sons. The ICE assignment takes her out of her misery
and plunges her into a dangerous mission and a steamy affair.Mike and Darla tear up and down the Intracoastal
Waterway in search of the kidnappers and the captive women while Rafael
and Javier conduct their own investigation. Will they rescue the captive women or
will the kidnappers slaughter them as they have done in the past? Two teams race
to find the answers before it’s too late.About the Character
Name: Michael Thomas Burke (Mike/Big Mike)Age: 32Gender: MaleBirthplace: MaineProfession: Federal agent on loan to ICE (Immigration & Customs
Enforcement)Ethnicity/Species (if not human): White male humanDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include
any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars: 6’5″ muscular frame;
Tanned from the sun; Mikes most startling feature are his silvery-blue eyes and
his ability to appear emotionless, earning him the title> The IcemanWho is the significant
other in your character’s life?Mike has been a complete loner, until his ICE assignment on the
lower Texas coast
throws him into close proximity with a petite, red-headed local deputy assigned
to his team as liaison officer. Darla raises his blood pressure and his libido from
the moment they meet. She rousts him in his undercover disguise as a waterfront
bum, disarms him and takes him into custody, which first alerts local law enforcement
that there is a federal investigation into human trafficking using the Intra-coastal
Waterway.How does your hero dress?Mike is known for his love of Hawaiian shirts, the louder the
better. A pair of cargo shorts and flip-flops complete his outfit.If you could only hear
this character’s voice (but not see him) what characteristic would identify him?Mike has a deep, raspy voice. He doesn’t waste words, sometimes
barking out clipped orders. He’s a man’s man and not a ladies man, so he isn’t skilled
at “girlfriend-speak”. Fortunately, his lady love is the only girl among
seven brothers, so she can decipher his sometimes brusque verbage, and is also able
to give him a smack upside his head when he needs it.What special skills does
your character rely on?Mike is a former SEAL and is skilled in diving and underwater
demolition. He is very intelligent and able to think on his feet.What does he have a knack
for doing?Mike is a great guy, but he has a knack of pissing people off.
Before long, he has Darla’s brother and one of her fellow deputies ready to throw
down with him.What is your character’s
family like?Mike’s mother abandoned him at an early age to be brought up
by his grandfather, who was a carpenter. He likes to work with his hands when not
blowing up drug lords in Central America. He has
no living family and immerses himself into his current assignment, whatever that
might be. The ICE assignment, where he has to work with the local deputy, Darla
Calhoun, shakes up his usual mode of operation. He tries to protect her, which just
irks the daylights out of her, since she sees herself as a completely competent
member of the team.Does this character see
morality as black-and-white, or with shades of gray?Mike has a very definite sense of right and wrong. He sees himself
as the defender of the weak and the one to apprehend the bad guys. There is no try.
There is do or die.How do others perceive
your character based upon looks? How true is this assumption?Darla’s brother, Calvin, a large, powerful man himself, describes
Mike as “Big Mutha’.” Darla is very attracted to him, but also doesn’t
want to get hurt when he moves on to his next assignment.What past event causes
your character the most fear?Mike most definitely has abandonment issues, which he has dealt
with in the past by not becoming too attached and by being the one to move on. However,
for the first time, he sees himself settling down in this Texas coastal town and taking on a family, Darla
and her twin sons.What is your hero’s biggest
hopes and dreams?At the outset, his goal is to rescue the kidnapped women and
destroy the human trafficking gang. As he works with Darla, he begins to dream about
nesting with her and providing for her and her sons.What is your hero’s biggest
personal flaw?Mike has absolutely horrible communication skills when it comes
to romance.How does your character
handle challenges?Head on! Fix it! Kill it! Move forward! Accomplish the objective!How emotionally expressive
is your character to others?Have I mentioned how totally inept he is
at expressing his emotions?About Your Writer: Questions for your character to answer about you.
Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you?Hell if I know? I’m a man of action. I don’t have time to sit
around writing pretty little stories.What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?She had no right to go prying into my life, especially when I
found the love of my life while on assignment. I’m a very private guy.What do you wish your
writer would write next?I know her books about the Texas coastal area are evolving, and there are
plenty of characters to write about. But, seriously. . . just write them as they
happen. Chloe and Rafael have hired me to update an old Victorian house that comes
with its own set of mysteries, like the skeletons I dredge up in the murky fish
pond. Write about that.What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about? Care to tell us why?She’s written about my buds, Rafael, Javier and Zach, but our
stories are unfolding, so I guess she should just keep telling our tales as they
occur.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your writer?Thanks for pairing me up with such a feisty and adorable love
interest.Previous Books
The Edge of Texas
Series:⢠Book 1-Bad Medicine⢠Book 2-Bad Karma⢠Book 3-Bad Vibes⢠Book 4-Bad Dreams⢠Book 5-A Sandcastle ChristmasBuy This Book
Amazon US
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009LYM3ZQAmazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009LYM3ZQAmazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B009LYM3ZQAbout the Author
J.D. Faver lives near Houston,
Texas. She writes steamy contemporary
romance and romantic thrillers/mystery/suspense. She loves to kill people…on virtual
paper, that is. Although she writes daily, she still finds time to enjoy family
and friends. She is a foodie and an adventurous cook. Determined to preserve generations
of family recipes, she is publishing a series of cookbooks entitled A Texan in the
Kitchen.Gardening is another passion (and linked to the food thing) since
she has an orchard of fruit trees and berry bushes/vines in her back yard. Tomatoes
and other veggies round out her kitchen garden.All other interests (painting, drawing, sewing, quilting, crocheting,
weaving, stained glass and pottery) have taken a back seat since they require hands-on
participation which is difficult if your fingers are always on the keyboard.An active member of several Houston
writer’s organizations, she belongs to National RWA and is a member of Houston chapters.She is owned by two cats and a small, yappy rescue dog. As a
former educator and healthcare professional, she is an advocate for children, animals
and elderly/disabled individuals.She would rather be sailing or on a beach somewhere, but if not,
you can probably find her with her fingers on a keyboard, pouring word images onto
the virtual films playing in her head.Author Social Media
Website http://www.jdfaver.com/Blog http://www.jdfaver.com/blog.htmlFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JDFaverPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/jdfaverauthor/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/J.D.-Faver/e/B0050KEWMM/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1 -
Burn on the Western Slope @angelaswriter #RLFblog #suspense
Burn on the Western Slope Cover Love at Romance Lives Forever is a short intro to a
book and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the
author. Today’s featured book is Burn on the Western Slope by Angela Smith.Solving the Mystery of Love with Romance NovelsChemistry fires up the ski slopes when an undercover agent
falls for a suspected jewel fenceReagan McKinney is on a mission to discover more about a
deceased uncle who mysteriously left her a sizable inheritance, a condo in the
mountains, and a stash of stolen jewels. With both her graphic design career
and her love life in shambles, the opportunity to begin a new life couldn’t
have come at a better time. When she becomes involved with the sexy FBI agent
next door, she finds her struggle is not only to keep her heart intact, but her
life. Grief stricken after an undercover investigation ends in the death of his
partner, FBI Agent Garret Chambers goes home to find solace in the arms of his
mountain retreat. That is, until his boss assigns him to investigate the
spirited brunette staying in the condo next door. He is assigned to investigate
Reagan’s involvement with a large jewel fencing organization, but his
investigation becomes compromised when his attraction to her heats up. Will his
discovery destroy everything he has come to love, including Reagan?Buy This Book
Crimson Romance http://www.crimsonromance.com/crimson-romance-ebooks/crimson-romance-book-genres/romance-suspense-novels/burn-on-the-western-slope/Amazon http://amzn.com/B00DL3ALDE/Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/burn-on-the-western-slope-angela-smith/1115916239?ean=9781440570353iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/burn-on-the-western-slope/id665930023?mt=11Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/books/Burn-on-the-Western-Slope/DzzRVGdYBE6J_DUxJQHPAgAuthor Social Media
Twitter: http://twitter.com/angelaswriterPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/asmithauthorAmazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Angela-Smith/e/B00DYBSIMY/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 -
Character Sketch: Sam Samuels – Protective Instincts @mmarvelab #RLFblog #suspense
Protective Instincts Protective InstinctsAuthor: Mary MarvellaGenre: Romantic Suspense/Erotic RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings) PG13They met because he had premonitions and she was in peril. But
you will never believe why they fell in love. Paranormal romance at its best.After mourning the loss of her husband, Brit Roberts manages
to pick up her life as a teacher for a rural Georgia High school.
Things are fine until anonymous phone calls turn creepy and her life is endangered.
It’s not until Sam Samuels, shows up to check on her that she finds a little peace,
if not a slight attraction to the handsome yet meddling security specialist.Sam Samuels isn’t just the father of one of Ms. Robert’s students,
he’s a man with premonitions so strong, they make him ill. So when he meets his
son’s teacher and pain kicks in, he knows something’s awry but can’t put his finger
on it until he interrupts an attempt to kill the teacher. Sam makes it his personal
goal to protect her, only he didn’t count on falling for her.Someone wants Brit, and now Sam, dead too. Could the death of
her ex husband be part of the reason? Can Brit and Sam navigate a relationship despite
both of their headstrong natures?About the BookThey met because he had
premonitions and she was in peril. But you will never believe why they fell in love.
Paranormal romance at its best.After mourning the loss
of her husband, Brit Roberts manages to pick up her life as a teacher for a rural
Georgia High school. Things are fine until anonymous
phone calls turn creepy and her life is endangered. It’s not until Sam Samuels,
shows up to check on her that she finds a little peace, if not a slight attraction
to the handsome yet meddling security specialist.Sam Samuels isn’t just
the father of one of Ms. Robert’s students, he’s a man with premonitions so strong,
they make him ill. So when he meets his son’s teacher and pain kicks in, he knows
something’s awry but can’t put his finger on it until he interrupts an attempt to
kill the teacher. Sam makes it his personal goal to protect her, only he didn’t
count on falling for her.Someone wants Brit, and
now Sam, dead too. Could the death of her ex husband be part of the reason? Can
Brit and Sam navigate a relationship despite both of their headstrong natures?Buy This BookSizzler Editons https://sizzlereditions.com/protective-instincts-by-mary-marvella/
Amazon http://amzn.to/1cEyZFnAbout the Character
Name: John Samson Samuels (Sam, please)Age: 38Gender: maleBirthplace: Florence, GeorgiaProfession: He owns a security systems companyEthnicity/Species (if not human): Caucasian.Sam is tall, broad shouldered. He has thick black
hair and piercing green eyes.Who is the significant other in your character’s
life (hero/heroine)?The heroine is Brittany Marie Simpson Roberts,
33 and a teacher.If
you could only hear this character’s voice (but not see him) what characteristic
would identify him?Sam’s baritone voice suggests strength and confidence.
All true!How
educated is this character? Is he book smart, self-taught, widely-experienced?Sam has a college degree from University of Georgia. He played football for them.Are
any of his/her skills a source of pride? Embarrassment? Which ones and why?Sam has premonitions when bad things are likely
to happen. He can’t ignore them, but he won’t discuss them. He doesn’t see visions
or hear voices, he just has physical pain and the knowledge that a certain person
is in danger. His premonitions have never been false alarms.What
is your character’s family like?Sam has two brothers and a sister. They are close.
His mama gave each child a Biblical name. Sam’s are Samson and John. He goes by
Sam!Is
he close to family?Sam still works on his daddy’s farm and calls
on his mama when he needs someone to watch over the heroine when — You didn’t
think I would give away part of the plot, did you?Does
he have children?He has a son, one of Brit’s students.Is
your character involved in his/her community?He installs a security system in his son’s school
at a low price, just as he did several churches. He attended all of his son’s sporting
events.How
does your character handle challenges?He meets challenges head-on!About Your Writer: Questions for your character to answer about you.
Why
do you think your writer chose to write about you?Mary had no choice. I pestered her until she
gave in and started writingWhat
do you wish your writer had not told others about you?She did blab about my premonitions, but i guess
she had to.Why
do you think your writer loves to write?Mary has stories to tell and voices inside her
head. She’s been telling stories for so long I knew she had to tell mine. She listened
to me instead of making up a story.What
do you wish your writer would write next?Mary needs to write a book about my baby sister
Esther. She’s a pistol and a strong southern woman.What
other character from your book do you think your writer should write a book about?
Care to tell us why?Mary has a book about my brother she needs to
send out again or publish it herself. My brother is a great guy who saves lives.
He’s an undercover cop. It’s a good story, too!Is
there anything you’d like to say to your writer?Thanks, Mary, for
finding us a publisher. I was leery when you sent my story to a publisher specializing
in erotica. I never thought about my story and Brit’s as erotic fiction, though
we have a VERY erotic relationship!Author Bio
Mary has been a storyteller for as long as she can remember.
She made up stories for the other children and created the details for their “play
like” or “let’s pretend” games. Sometimes the details were so real
they scared Mary.Mary was born in Augusta,
Georgia to two eighteen-year
olds. Her daddy, a young Mississippi man, was stationed
at Camp Gordon and fell in love with a young girl
selling flowers.Mary graduated from Mercer University
where her mama worked in the library. Her mama started working there when Mary’s
daddy went to college to become a preacher and a teacher. Mary taught language arts
for 15 years, perfect for her BA in English. Her M.Ed in Counseling served her well
during her years as a school counselor and as a teacher later.Now she tutors, teaches writers, and edits. Her inner English
teacher loves the editing part. Mary helped her husband photograph hundreds of weddings.
Her daughter is her cover artist now. Danielle was raised in the photography business.
She doesn’t read Mary’s books. Something about TMI.Author Social Media
Website http://www.MaryMarvella.comBlog http:// www.PinkFuzzySlipperWriters.blogspot.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/mmarvellabFacebook http://on.fb.me/1anqdxkPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/marymarvella/Amazon Author Page http://amzn.to/19AJ37F -
Reflection, a novel by @kimcresswell #RLFblog #suspense
Reflection Today’s featured book is Reflection by Kim Cresswell.Florida
investigative reporter, Whitney Steel, has lived in the shadow of her legendary
father long enough. To prove herself she needs to find the “Big”
story.She found it. Now it may kill her.
After receiving a lead pointing to the world’s first cloned human, now a small
child, Whitney vows to unravel the truth. However, sifting through the facts
proves to have dangerous results, including death threats and murder.
When she’s nearly killed, but is saved by undercover FBI Special Agent, Blake
Neely, he refuses to let her get in the way of his own objective–at least not
right away.
Caught in a lethal game between a billionaire obsessed with genetic perfection,
his hit man’s thirst for retribution, and a Colombian drug lord fresh out of
prison determined to make Blake pay for his twin brother’s death over a decade
ago…
Can they save an innocent child before it’s too late?
Faced with tough choices, with deadly consequences for many–Whitney soon
realizes that sometimes a story becomes more than just a story.Buy Link
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reflection-kim-cresswell/1114770566?ean=2940148330660iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id671759101Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Reflection/book-bm2knKPdYUS0fKF2ztoL5A/page1.html?s=oIxG9Mf0JES9Gayw3ediyg&r=1
Find Me Here
Blog/Website: http://kimberleycresswell.wordpress.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/kimcresswellPinterest: http://pinterest.com/bestwriter/Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Kim-Cresswell/e/B00B5LKAXA/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
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Whispers in the Dark @Kris_Bock #RLFblog #suspense
Whispers in the Dark Cover Love at Romance Lives Forever is a short intro to a
book and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the
author. Today’s featured book is Whispers in the Dark by Kris Bock.Genre: Romantic SuspensePublisher: Pig
River PressLength: 218 PagesSensuality Level: PGYoung archeologist Kylie Hafford heads to the remote Puebloan
ruins of Lost Valley, Colorado, to excavate. Her first exploration
of the crumbling ruins ends in a confrontation with a gorgeous, angry man who looks
like a warrior from the Pueblo’s
ancient past. If only Danesh weren’t so aggravatingâĤ and fascinating. Then she literally
stumbles across Sean, a charming, playful tourist. His attentions feel safer, until
she glimpses secrets he’d rather keep hidden.The summer heats up as two sexy men pursue her. She finds mysteries
â and surprising friendships â among the other campground residents. Could the wide-eyed
woman and her silent children be in the kind of danger all too familiar to Kylie?Mysterious lights, murmuring voices, and equipment gone missing
plague her dig. A midnight encounter sends Kylie plummeting into a deep canyon.
She’ll need all her strength and wits to survive. Everything becomes clear â if
she wants to save the man she’s come to love and see the villains brought to justice,
she must face her demons and fight.Whispers in the Dark is romance and suspense set in the Four Corners region of the Southwest.Buy Links
Paperback: http://bookShow.me/B006M6P6FAKindle: http://bookShow.me/B006M6P6FABarnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whispers-in-the-dark-kris-bock/1108066717About the Author
Kris Bock writes novels of suspense and romance involving outdoor
adventures and Southwestern landscapes. Counterfeits starts a new series about art
theft. Whispers in the Dark features
archaeology and intrigue among ancient Southwest ruins. What We Found is a mystery with strong
romantic elements about a young woman who finds a murder victim in the woods. Rattled follows the hunt for a long-lost
treasure in the New Mexico
desert. Read excerpts at www.krisbock.com
or visit her Amazon page.Find Me Here
Website http://www.krisbock.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/Kris_BockBarnes and Noble Author Page http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/kris-bockSmashwords Author Profile http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/KrisBockRomanticSuspenseAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Kris-Bock/e/B006WV4I5O/ -
The Burning Seal @JennaStormWritz #RLFblog #paranormal
Detective Danni Keegan is plunged into a dark, demonic world
where survival depends on deciphering the connection between ritual killings,
and a demon terrorizing her for a “gift” she wasn’t even aware she
possessed. She must unravel her dreams of another woman who lived during
ancient times and battled a bloodthirsty demonâthe same demon who now hunts
Danni. The loss of her body and soul looms imminent as her only chance to
destroy the demon depends on changing her new partner’s convictions. He is a
sinfully sexy man, who exudes power and self-assurance with the ease of
breathing and has an iron-willed determination not to believe in the
paranormal.Buy links:
Muse It Up Publishing http://museituppublishing.com/bookstore/index.php/museitup/the-burning-seal-detailFind Me Here:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/JennaStormWritz