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Sunday, September 14, 2014

~~~ SPOTLIGHT ~~~ Allie K. Adams


Allie’s newest release is a boxed set:

Hometown Heroes: Hotter Ever After (Pets for Vets Charity

This Pets for Vets charity bundle is available for a limited time at a discount of $1.99.

Presenting a contemporary romance bundle of 16 novels with happily-ever-after endings, including previously published readers' favorites and brand-new material

They’re all hometown heroes, guys from small towns who’ve made a name for themselves, big or small, who’ve withstood the odds and risen to the challenge, who are heroes in their own right.

A LITTLE HARMLESS SEX by USA Today author Melissa Schroeder--When Anna falls for her best friend Max, it might be true love, or the biggest mistake of her life.

CHANGE THE GAME by USA Today author Lucy Monroe--Alex is looking for revenge. Isabel is looking for a relationship without those pesky things called emotions. Neither will get what they're looking for, but a whole lot more!

WILD RIDE (Changing Gears, Book 1) by USA Today author Nancy Warren--Trouble is piling up in the small town of Swiftcurrent, Oregon with hints of a treasure missing since WWII, a motorcycle riding bad boy history prof, a sexy librarian and a murder. It all adds up to a very Wild Ride.

HEARTBREAK ON A STICK by USA Today and New York Times author Sabrina York--When the man who broke her heart ten years ago suddenly returns to town—a hot shot movie star—Gina Fox is determined to avoid him. But for some reason, Jason Sherwood is pursuing her again.

MADRONA SUNSET by bestselling author Jami Davenport--Meet a wounded warrior suffering from paralyzing guilt and woman pining for her dead husband--both damaged souls craving comfort for a moment or a lifetime.

BRACE FOR IMPACT by bestselling author Allie K. Adams--Bush pilot Reid Cavanaugh’s life is turned upside down when he takes a fare that ends up driving his plane into the ground and him into the danger surrounding her.

HONORABLE SACRIFICE by bestselling author Destiny Blaine--Hired to protect an affluent family with embarrassing secrets, Audra McAllister reconnects with a small-town hero willing to risk everything to win Audra’s heart.

SHE'S WORTH IT ALL by bestselling author Cathryn Cade--Mase Barnett is a hometown hero with a secret. Natalie Cusco has a broken heart only a strong man can heal. Will this wounded hero risk everything to show her she's worth it all?

DECEIVING DANTE by award-winning author Kate Davies--A stolen car on her front lawn. A sexy cop - looking to arrest her favorite student. A principal ready to fire her. Could Ellie's Monday get any worse?

ROCK, RATTLE AND ROLL by USA Today bestselling author Cari Quinn and bestselling author Taryn Elliott--A beachfront cottage, hours of alone time, and plenty of skin-on-skin action is just what the rock star and his new wife ordered—until the future comes much quicker than they expected.

GRAVE DANGER by Golden Heart finalist Rachel Grant--An archaeologist digs up a murder victim in a Northwest archaeological site and must help the hunky local police chief solve the crime before she becomes the next victim.

TURNING THIRTY-TWELVE by award-winning author Sandy James--Jackie Delgado didn't want a new man in her life until a dreaded blind date with detective Mark Brennan turns out to be more exciting than she'd ever imagined.

HIS ONLY DESIRE by Adrianne Lee-- Nick Rossetti married the wrong twin sister. Will the right one ever forgive him? Not if her stalker has his way.

EVEN HEROES CRY by Hildie McQueen--War widow Tesha Washington slowly draws Adam Ford out of the shell that used to be a man, and learns there really is such a thing as starting over.

THE VIXEN & THE VET by bestselling author Katy Regnery--In a Beauty & the Beast reboot, an ambitious reporter tracks down a wounded war vet for a scoop and ends up falling in love with him instead.

TROUBLE WITH A COWBOY by Sandy Sullivan--Can some slashed tires and an ornery bull bring two hard-headed people together for some fun in the sun...and a little more?


Interview with the author

1.  When did you first start writing?
             I was in the 7th grade and read a book where the heroine died in the end. I was so PO’d that I              literally threw the book across the room, putting a hole in the drywall (I also learned how to                patch drywall). I hated that ending and wouldn’t stop whining about what a ripoff it was to                  invest so much time into a story only to not give the characters their Happily Ever After                     (HEA). Finally, a friend tells me to rewrite the ending if I hated it so much. So I did. She told              me she liked it better than the original ending and suggested I write a book. So I did. I                          published my first book in 2008, which was actually my 3rd completed story, and have never              looked back.
2.  Why did you choose your specific genre?
When I write, I always end up putting my characters in danger (you know, car chases, gun fights, racing against time, and the like…). Because of that, I can’t NOT write romantic suspense. Believe me, I’ve tried. I’m not sure why I do what I do, only that I love dropping them into an impossible situation and watching how they get out of it. I also write New Adult (NA). I’m a 20-something at heart (and will be forever, dang it!), so the NA genre “speaks” to me. Of course, I sprinkle in a little suspense to go along with all the fun.

3.  Paper or plastic?
Definitely plastic. I don’t remember the last time I bought a paper book. I download everything to my Kindle app on my iPad. There are a few authors I prefer to listen to instead of read. Tess Gerritsen is one. Richard Castle (yes, I know it’s a ghost writer, not Nathan Fillion writing the book) is another.

4.  What is your go to snack/drink to consume while you are writing?
Wine. I drink a lot of wine. I sometimes eat grapes, but I prefer them in the form of wine.

5.  Where is the place you find you are most drawn to when you have time to write?
I have an office in my house totally set up for my writing. I also have a stinkin’ day job (SDJ) that consumes a good 8-10 hours a day. I have a great L-shaped desk--1 side is for the SDJ and the other is for my writing.

6.  Have you ever hated something you wrote?
I think every author hates something s/he wrote at some point in the process. So the answer is yes. To add to that, my current work, which is a thriller, has a baddie so bad, so twisted and dark, that I hate him. Like a really lot. That’s a different hate than hating what I write, but it sort of counts, right?

7.  Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
Every book I write, I learn something. The research I do before I even write the first word is extensive. I’ve learned the stages of hypothermia and how the body reacts to each stage; the degrees of burns (there are 6) and how anything after 2nd-degree doesn’t hurt (nerves die, so when you’re torturing someone, keep the burns blistered but not charred--TMI?); how nanotechnology is being used to repair DNA strands; how to not only hack into a system but also find out how to skip your IP address so you aren’t caught. Those are just a few.

8.  Manicures, pedicures or both?
I love love love pedis. Manis are nice but since I type all stinkin day long, if I have nails, the ‘click-click-click’ eventually drives me to drink (refer to question 4). That being said, I do love the wax treatment to keep my hands soft. :-)

9.  What is your all time favorite Christmas present?
The hubs presented me with a ring one Christmas. He put it in a GIANT box, so I was disappointed that it wasn’t a ring. I open the box, and there’s another box, so I open that one. So on and so on, until I get to the little velvet box. It took me like 30 minutes to get to the ring. The suspense was killing me! Maybe that’s why I write suspense? The anticipation builds and builds and builds. When the payoff hits, there’s nothing better.

10.  Have you ever been in trouble with the police?
Define trouble. If you mean I’ve gotten a ticket, then yes. If you mean I’ve ever been arrested...no comment. If you mean I’ve ever had a warrant out for my arrest, then no. I’ve been sworn to secrecy on everything else.

11.  Have you ever gotten in a bar fight?
Yes, and I still need to put it in a book. Someone said, “Redheaded slut” and one of my friends went a little nuts. I tried to explain that it was nothing more than the name of a drink and to chill. Then I found out the dude really was talking to me, so I punched him. You know, it’s not like the movies. That sh*t hurts! Next time I’m going to kick him in the cluster. Never mess with a 6 foot ginger. I’ve got issues. :-)

12.  Animals?  Do you have any, if so what kind and what are their names?
I have 2 Keeshonds. They are like giant Pomeranians. Rocky is the male. He’s about 50 lbs and dumb as a rock. Pebbles is my little female. She’s only about 30 lbs and spends her day contemplating how to take over the world. I liken them to Pinkie & the Brain.

13.  What is the one subject you would never write about as an author?
For me, that’s war. I have a kid in the service and the reality of her being deployed is frightening. I write to escape reality and to want my readers to experience that same escape.

14.  Where do you come up with the names for the characters in your books?
I’ll hear a name and think, “That’s a great name!” and try to remember it. I have a mug sitting on my desk listing every person I graduated high school with. I have Google. I play around with the sound of the name and see what emotions the name invokes. If it fits, I use it. I’ve been known to change character names after I finish the book. I’ve also been known to kill of a character if I don’t like them. I’m brutal.

15.  What person (author or not) was the biggest influence in your decision to become an author?
My mom, hands down. I gave her the name MICOR (Mom In Charge Of Research) and dedicated her favorite book to her (RESCUE ME-October 2013). I lost her in August of this year, so now every book I write will have a dedication to her.

16.  So you have any secret talents, like juggling or balancing a spoon on your nose?
I can roll quarters off my nose with freakish accuracy. Never play quarters with me. You will lose. I also use my toes to pick stuff up so I don’t have to bend over. I’m like Rain Man when it comes to numbers and colors. I can’t remember names or where we’ve met, but tell me your phone number and I can still call you in 20 years.

17.  If you were a zoo animal, which would you be?
I’d be a lioness in a wildlife preserve. I’m not a fan of zoos. Animals weren’t meant to be locked in cages like that for other’s viewing pleasure. I’d be the first female lion to run a pride. :-)

18.  What is the weirdest thing that has ever been said or done to you by a fan?
I've got my books at an outdoor vendor fair and I spot the cutest little old lady is on one of those scooters. She’s got her purple dress and red hat, and has a flock of about 10 other little old ladies walking with her. She stops in front of my booth and asks about one of my books. “It’s romance,” I tell her. The rest of the ladies gasp and cover their hearts. “Is it graphic romance?” she asks. I respond with, “It’s erotic romance. Very open door.” The crowd gasps again, followed by murmurs and *that* look. The woman smiles at me and hands me a twenty. “These are my favorite. Will you sign it for me?” The other women were shocked. And then each of them bought a copy as well. :-)

19.  Imagine your characters are on survivor.  Who will they vote out of the book?
I’m going to use my TREX suspense series as the basis for this question. Regardless of the book, I think they’d vote everyone not part of the brotherhood of the agency out first. Once they have to turn on each other, they’d all lift their torches and bring them together to create a single flame. You vote one off, you vote them all off.

20.  Where do you hope you are in your career in 10 years?
            In 10 years, I’d like to be writing full time and have the means to not only mentor other                       authors, but provide support in the form of scholarships for authors wanting to but can’t                       afford to attend conferences. I want to pay it forward.
 



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Tactical Retrieval Experts (TREX) is a privately funded agency independent of law enforcement, military, or any governmental restrictions. Our focus is on tracking and retrieving objects. Simply put: we find things. Employing highly-trained agents with extensive experience in covert operations and unlimited resources, we will find anything and with guaranteed confidentiality. No matter the circumstances. No matter the danger. Call on TREX—we find what’s been lost.

TREX BRIEF First Response (FREE BOOK)
When opportunity knocks...
TREX Special Agent Spencer Allen has been waiting to take the lead since he first started with the covert agency. He's earned his place as his team’s CO and is given a mission that could make or break his career. The night before he deploys, he decides a little R&R is in order. He meets the CEO of the search and rescue group TREX contracts with, takes her home, and they have an unforgettable one-night stand, despite TREX's strict policy not allowing agents to get involved with members of competing agencies.
The response is everything...
Kat Davis didn't expect to be swept off her feet by a member of the egotistical men-in-black agency that orders her agency around on searches. He says all the right things, touches her in all the right ways, and makes it impossible to resist him. It's only one-night, she reasons. She's not ready to commit to more than what they've already had together and quickly retreats, leaving Spencer confused and angry.
Spencer completes his mission and has a decision to make--one that could give him an ounce of happiness, the other the right thing to do. Will he do the right thing? Or do what's right?
  
"If you are looking for nonstop, heart-racing action and sizzling romance, look no further. Allie K. Adams will take you there—and more!" —Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author

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TREX 2 Rescue Me


Deadly secrets...
As a TREX Special Agent, it's Spencer Allen's job with the covert agency to tell lies to keep the people around him safe. When a mission goes south, he has no choice but to call in the help of K-SAR, a search and rescue group led by the only woman with the power to destroy his control.
 
Mounting danger...
Kat Davis has a gift for finding people. When she finds a man not meant to be found and overhears details of a murder, and the plotting of another, she turns to the one man she swore she'd never trust again.
 
One touch detonates the inferno burning between Kat and Spencer. When a mysterious explosion nearly kills them both, Spencer vows to protect her at any cost, even if it means revealing a secret that could tear them apart—forever.
 
 
"If you are looking for nonstop, heart-racing action and sizzling romance, look no further. Allie K. Adams will take you there—and more!" —Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author

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TREX 3

Be careful what you wish for...
Rookie JT Turner is hungry to prove herself in a profession dominated by men. Even though she can hold her own against a dozen trained agents, she's been labeled a screw up after too many mishaps. JT would do anything to redeem herself, even accept a shady mission to track down a phantom disc TREX denies ever existed.
 
And who you trust...
When a TREX double agent steals the technology for a deadly virus, TREX spec ops agent Dan Weber is more than ready to take on the complex and deadly mission to hunt down the technology he once protected with his life, even if it means babysitting a gorgeous, yet reckless tomboy agent.
 
Undermanned and unarmed, can JT and Dan unravel a madman's plot and remove the threat before it's unleashed? In a race against time, the line between desire and destiny will blur, and their true desires will finally be met.  
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TREX 4  (FREE BOOK)


This TREX agent doesn't mess around...
It's a year before At Any Cost. TREX Agent Steve Gessler is in Tahiti to take out a terrorist before the madman can strike. Steve never expected there to be a second hitter--or for that hitter to be a sexy-as-sin woman who captures his heart.
This is a special TREX Brief, a glimpse into the life of a fallen TREX agent.  
  
"If you are looking for nonstop, heart-racing action and sizzling romance, look no further. Allie K. Adams will take you there—and more!" —Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author

 
"If you are looking for nonstop, heart-racing action and sizzling romance, look no further. Allie K. Adams will take you there—and more!" —Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author

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TREX 5
After being badly injured on a mission, spec ops agent David Snyder is offered a transfer to one of the sideline divisions of TREX. Even Charis McKoy, the brainy, mouthwatering brunette sent in to coordinate the transfer isn't enough to sway his allegiance to the frontline spec ops division. He'd rather cut off vital parts of his anatomy than work the sidelines. He's frontline and always will be.
Charis has the handsome agent in her sights, in every sense of the word. He may be part of the all-bronze-no-brains spec ops division she despises, but he is also more perfectly chiseled than the statue bearing his name.
When TREX pairs them up to find a cyber-terrorist threatening to destroy the nation's techno-infrastructure, the best frontline agent and the best sideline agent must work side-by-side to stop the madman before he strikes again. Racing to stay one step ahead, they enter into a dangerous game where the hunter becomes the hunted.
 
  
"If you are looking for nonstop, heart-racing action and sizzling romance, look no further. Allie K. Adams will take you there—and more!" —Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author

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TREX 6

Her desperation will drive her into both their arms. 
Desperate to find her missing sister, Mia Andrews follows her trail to an underground ring where women are sold off every night. Under the cover of a courtesan, the only way to find her sister is to go in with no holds barred.
 
Undercover TREX Agent Wayde Davis bids on the sexy-as-sin Mia the instant she wobbles out onto the stage in 4-inch stilettos. She fits the profile of all the missing women and may be next. If protecting her means taking her to bed, then he'd be more than willing to make that sacrifice.
 
Painfully shy, high roller James Pearce wants the dark beauty as his permanent courtesan. His unique fetish requires the help of another man, one so taken with Mia he's willing to do anything to stay by her side—even share her.
 
Her pleasure will drive them all to the boiling point.  
Something dark lurks in the hot Seattle nightlife, a madman using the clubs as his personal hunting ground. It’s up to Wayde to catch the killer before Mia becomes the next victim.  
"If you're looking for nonstop, heart-racing action and sizzling romance, look no further. Allie K. Adams will take you there—and more!" —Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author

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Grooming the Player
Don't hate the player...
Bainbridge University sophomore, Emma Rae, embraces her title of perpetually single. All the guys at BU are total players, and if there's one thing Emma hates more than anything, it's a player.  
 
Learn to play the game...
Ryan is tired of being the embarrassment of his frat house. Being a Delta means he should be playing the field, a different girl every night, just like the rest of his frat brothers. But he's the king of nerds, as they constantly remind him, and has never even had a real girlfriend. Hell, he isn't even allowed to live in the Delta house, instead living in a mod behind it.  
 
He begs Emma to turn him into a player. In return he'll bring her to the Delta DASH--the party of the year. As an underclassman, Emma isn't allowed to the DASH without a Delta escort. She quickly agrees, knowing she can turn him into anything, as she's done with so many of the ghosts of boyfriends past.  
She updates his image, teaches him how to flirt, how to kiss, and even how to drive a girl wild with his heated touch. She's groomed Ryan into the ultimate player, which is exactly what he wants.
The problem is she turns him into exactly what she wants too and must now decide whether this Project Em's Way is her greatest creation... Or her ultimate downfall.
  
"If you are looking for nonstop, heart-racing action and sizzling romance, look no further. Allie K. Adams will take you there—and more!" —Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author

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Hiring the Player BK2
When life gets you down...  
Kayla Riggs is three weeks from graduation and has yet to have one college experience worthy of a memory, let alone a story to tell people later. Her BFFs make a deal with the player next door—show Kayla how to have a little fun before she settles into a life of mediocrity.   
   
Hire a player to pick you up...  
Jake Swanson only has a few weeks left as a cadet for the Bainbridge Island Fire Department before he can take his practical exams and be hired on permanently. The last thing he needs is a group of crazy women insisting he grant his cute-yet-boring neighbor three insane wishes—one for each week left of school. The only kicker is that she can’t know about the wishes or the deal is off.
   
When they offer him a deal he can’t refuse, he agrees to show Kayla how to have a little fun, and in turn has a lot more fun with her than he expected, or wanted. Now he must choose between keeping his word, or losing his heart.  
  
"If you are looking for nonstop, heart-racing action and sizzling romance, look no further. Allie K. Adams will take you there—and more!" —Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author
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Author Bio:

Allie K. Adams is the bestselling author of several award-winning stories. An active member of the search and rescue, as well as previously served as a reserve deputy, Allie has firsthand experience in most of the dangers she writes about. Known for her highly erotic, deeply intense suspense romances, she can be found most days in front of her computer, saving the world one sizzling story at a time. She grew up in Seattle and now currently lives in southwest Montana with her husband, two kids, and two fluff ball dogs.  
She loves to hear from readers and encourages them to reach out to her through her website at www.alliekadams.com.

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