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New Cover and Title for an old favorite.

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  Seducing His Senator is getting a make over.  New title and cover.  I had my reasons, and let's just say that the title was turning people off. It seemed to suggest a political romance rather than what it truly is, which is a steamy contemporary.  So that being the case, Solstice Publishing and I are giving it a fresh look and title.     So here it is,  I love this couple as they are much like the couple on the old cover.  Here's Protecting Arizona.  I LOVE this.  Thank you, Solstice.    

My Romantic Comedy, The Pin Up Artist

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Good Monday Morning,   I was going through the list of titles and I realized that I've been so busy that I don't often talk about the Pin Up Artist.   What a gem of a book.  There's a cast characters that I immediately fell in love with upon their conception.  Ginger Garrett- I think we can all relate to still being in a dead end job long after  we probably should. The novelty of being a BBQ waitress died long ago, along with her love life.  This poor girl has a penchant for terrible choices in men. But her heart is huge, and you'll learn that its due to her crazy mother  that keeps her on her toes.  So when she falls for the sane, all grown up, Court McClure, you just gotta hold your breath wondering if opposites will attract long term. But she's also suspicious of him, and she comes to some hilarious conclusions. Court McClure-  Sigh,  so swoon worthy.  He's like the lion in the jungle.  But poor Court.  He's...

Teaser Tuesday on the blog #ManuscriptMatch The Crowned Raven.

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Good Tuesday, everyone.  I thought I'd share a bit of what I'm working on for Harlequin's Manuscript Match contest.  This has been my favorite contest with Harlequin thus far. I mean, we are all writing together, and have open communication with editors while we do it, via their community web pages. Talk about service!  I'm excited and grow even more so as this story develops.  Here's a snippet *unedited* "And so the raven flies here nor there, lavishing his freedom without regard, while the dove obediently listens to her heart and brings forth the olive branch of hope."     He carefully laid Miss Paloma on the deck of his ship whereas she immediately curled herself into a ball, tears falling down the side of her cheeks. The smell of scorched wood carried by the smoke of the Maria burned his nostrils and his eyes. It was not part of his plan. "Put the fire out on that cutter! Today, is not Overmort’s day to die!" he shouted t...

A new project on the desk! It has nothing to do with horses or cowboys. What?

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I'm taking the plunge into the icy waters of the Atlantic. I'm taking a break from the wild west to conquer the wild seas.  My new project, "Black Raven, White Dove," will be my longest to date.  A fierce romance based on betrayal, layered with inspiration, where the passion might be behind doors on the page,but well felt within the reader.  I found this photo on Pinterest. Deviant Art.  I'd love to have a cover close to this.   Here's a small , unedited excerpt from Black Raven, White Dove. "Do I look handsome?" His question rushed blood to her cheeks. She’d always found Patrick pleasant, but not overly handsome…until now. She realized some of her giddiness was due to the strong current flowing between them.  And his nerve! She had no idea he could be so brave in the face of all these people, especially Overmort! "Devastatingly. I just wished you would have shown up sooner. I was about to jump overboard." Patrick nod...

Release Day for Whiskey's Women!

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We made it!  Come take a journey with me back to the early 1800s to the Arizona Territory where three, maybe four women take it upon themselves to seek revenge against their shared lover's killer. The women and the west are wild in this novella.   It's a quick page turner that I had so much fun with.  I think, if ever I could jump into a book and live there, this one would be it. Elle Click here for Amazon link and blurb Author Elle Marlow

What's Next On My Desk

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I'm like a little kid in a candy store. I've embarked on a new project that while definitely have some romance elements and maybe even enough to satisfy the hard core  romantic reader, this story is in fact a true western.  There are many points of view so the fabric of what you're used to will change, but  I'm thrilled about this story, and  it's chugging along at such a nice pace, that I am enjoying writing it.     Here's a blurb.  I have no idea when this should be done...I guess I'll be surprised along with everyone else.                                          Whiskey's Women                          ...

A few updates to share.

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Good Monday Morning.  I trust you are all well and bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to conquer your week?  Me either. :)     Okay, today is the LAST day to download Where Have All The Cowboys Gone for 99cents.  At least for awhile.  So grab your copy while you can, but as always, it will be free on the Kindle Unlimited program.   Also, if you have a moment to spare,  Seducing His Senator and Where Have All The Cowboys Gone are up for reader's votes on the Preditor and Editor poll.   You can vote here and will have to confirm with your email. http://critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtml     High On The Mountain is holding strong in Romance Short Story, but I'd love support there too.  http://critters.org/predpoll/shortstoryr.shtml             I started working on my next entry for SYTYCW which, if it goes the same as last year, mea...