I’m pleased as punch to have romantic suspense author Dana Marton back on the blog. She’s here to tell us about her latest release, which is another sexy, suspenseful romance from Harlequin Intrigue. Take it away, Dana!
Christmas is almost here! That I like. But other than Christmas, my favorite part of winter is winter vacation. Not the skiing kind. Scratch snow and cold. When the cold wind whistles outside, I dream about someplace tropical. And if I can’t go there, at least I can read about it. Three hurrays for books! Best invention ever.
Last year, I actually had a Christmas release, THE SPY WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS.
This year, my Christmas release is more of a winter break, set in the tropical jungle. Love the publisher’s tag line for the book: “In the wet, hot jungle, it’s every spy for himself.” Pretty much describes LAST SPY STANDING. Love my editor who comes up with great stuff like that! I hope it’ll intrigue readers enough to check out the book. And, hey, having a cover hot enough to melt snow doesn’t hurt either.
The book is getting the most amazing reviews I’ve ever gotten, so that’s a lovely Christmas present. It’s nice when a plan comes together. Which is not something Mitch Mendoza gets when he goes off to the jungle for a rescue mission. His plans get all messed up by a long-legged CIA agent who has an agenda of her own, one that interferes with Mitch’s plans in a big way. These two were fun to write. I wasn’t sure at times if they were going to make it out of the jungle alive or strangle each other first. Definitely enough sparks to cause a forest fire.
Here is a quick snippet:
“Who are you?” Megan turned the question on him. “Definitely not a hiker from Panama.” She shoved one weapon into the back of her waistband, pulled a plastic cuff from her back pocket, then gestured toward the water pipes in the bathroom behind him.
Mitch stepped back, knowing no help would be coming. In a place like this, people knew enough to walk away from gunfire, not toward it.
She tossed him the plastic tie. “The pipe.”
He swore under his breath, not taking his eyes off her for a second. He’d been had. He couldn’t remember the last time that had happened.
“The money I have on me ain’t worth it, honey. I’m going to track you down. That’s a promise.”
She gave him a cocky smile, keeping her gaze above his shoulders, then turned away, leaving him handcuffed. And naked.
See? Lots of heat. You can practically turn down the thermostat while reading LAST SPY STANDING.
I hope everyone gets to read all sorts of fun books over the holidays. I always put books on my Christmas list. What’s on your list? I wish you great reads and the time to read them, love, romance, health and the kind of happiness that exists in romance novels.
Do you read Christmas topic books around Christmas? Or do you read to escape from the cold? Post a comment for a chance to win a free book with some chocolate. (Second best invention ever.) And if you’re in the mood for more prizes, stop by my FB page. I’m raffling off two Christmas gift packs. Happy Holidays!
Thanks so much, Dana! And now, readers, let’s hear from you. What kind of books do you like to read over the holidays? One person who comments will win a copy of one of Dana’s fabulous suspense novels.
I have read some of her books. I discovered Harlequin Intrigue this summer I had read most of the other paperbacks and thought hey I’ll try these. So now I pick them up at the library used bookstore
Alisha, there are so many good authors writing for Intrigue. I get you keep your librarian busy!
Thank you so much for reading my books, Alisha!
That sounds like a terrific book! 🙂 I love x’mas so I do read x’mas books….
Me too, May!
May–I love Christmas book covers. They’re always so festive. I didn’t get one this year, but have one scheduled for 2012.
I like holiday books, but a good romance of any kind is great. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for stopping by, Shelley!
You’re welcome, Shelley! Good luck with the raffle!
I really like Dana Marton’s books. I have been reading Harlequin and others for a long time. Hers are funny and action packed. Keep them coming! Enjoy your holidays!!!
Funny and action packed is a great combo, isn’t it?
Aaaw, you put a big smile on my face. Thank you for reading my books!
The hot cover caught my eye, and who can resist a guy with cute babies? These look like a lot of fun. Happy Holidays!
Winnie, I could never resist a guy with cute babies! Happy Holidays to you!
You noticed the guy, too, huh? LOL I had some pretty good luck with covers lately.
LOVE the blurb, Dana! LAST SPY STANDING just moved to the top of my TBR list. (Right after I finish proofing my galleys, I’m treating myself!) THE SPY WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS was sexy and suspenseful and full of action, too. You write the best thrillers!
And the critics agree! I’m eager to read this book, too.
Julie and I have a mutual admiration club going. I devour her books. Her Nanny 911 is amazing.
I love Dana’s books. The Spy who Saved Christmas was such a good book. I read it last year and i might have to get it out and read it again for the holidays.
I’ve been reading a lot of Chritmas themed books lately. It’s fun to see what authors do with the theme.
Lisa B
Lisa, I love re-reading good books. When I’m too tired to concentrate on something new, that’s usually what I do.
Thank you so much for the lovely compliment, Lisa!!!! Hope we both get some time to read over the holidays.
I have read “The Spy Who Saved Christmas” and will certainly look for “Last Spy Standing”. I always enjoy reading a Dana Marton book.
I like mystery books as well as romance. So I thoroughly enjoy the Intrigue books. I also like to read the Love Inspired, L I Suspense, L I Historical books.
I’m not so enamored with Christmas themed books at Christmas — I’ll read them any time of the year, and read others at Christmas.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year (with lots of time to read!).
Donna, that’s really interesting that you read Christmas themed books at other times of year!
Donna, I always wondered why we have Christmas themed books, but very rarely Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. stories. I’m going to write the great turkey thriller one of these days. LOL. Thank you for reading my books!
I like to read holiday themed stories during December. It helps me get in the spirit of Christmas. Romantic suspense is one of my absolute favorite genres. I like a little danger with my love story. 😉
I agree, Stacie! I really enjoy reading holiday books during the season too, especially historical romance.
Me, too!!! People keep saying RS is no longer in vogue. I completely disagree.
I LOVE Christmas books and Intrique! Will be checking these out!
Thanks for stopping by, Connie!
Thank you, Connie!!
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I love the holiday seaseon, so near Xmas I do read a lot of Xmas romance, but that doesn’t mean I don’t read other romance at well.
Great giveaway !!
Natasja, there are so many good books coming our right now that it’s hard to choose which ones to read! Right now I’m reading Jo Bourne’s The Black Hawk. Not a Christmas book, but really a good read.
Hope you get lots of books in your stockings! Thank you for stopping in!
Great post and Giveaway =)
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Thanks, Regina!
Just stopped by to day hello,and Merry Christmas to two of my favorite authors. I have had so little time lately to read, but I pretty much stick to my normal reading pattern. I read historical, romantic suspense, mysteries and the occasional cookbook like it was fiction.
Gayle! Waving madly. Wishing you some time to read over the holidays.
I read everybody’s every-season, every-reason, multiple-genres of romance books all year round. I can read Christmas books in July and summer books in December. Matters not to me. Love makes the world go round….
Exactly, Laney!! I read all sorts of books, but romance is my favorite for the sheer escapism of it. Reading one is like taking a mini holiday.
It’s extremely likely that I will choose a Christmas themed book at this time of the year. I love everything associated with Christmas. It evokes a contented feeling of happiness and family!