The Weekly Recap – 3/29/19

The Weekly Recap – 3/29/19

Have You Entered the Weekly Giveaway?

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This week, I’m giving away a copy of What A Girl Wants: Rock Stars in Disguise: Rhiannon by Blair Babylon. It’s the first book in her Rock Stars in Disguise series and is a sexy romance read set in the world of rock and roll, drugs and fame.

To enter this giveaway, pop over to my Facebook page and answer the following question in the comments – Do you like reading rock star romances?

Winner will be announced on Tuesday!

Blurb:

Getting the job as a backup singer in the breakout rock band Killer Valentine is the chance of a lifetime for curvy, redheaded Rhiannon Macallen. She has spent every moment of the last five years preparing for her shot at the spotlight with a breakneck schedule of music lessons, band performances, and voice coaching that has consumed every second of her life and every penny from her poverty-level part-time job.

The contract she signs has an ironclad no-fraternization clause: no screwing around with the band members.

But Killer Valentine is falling apart. Drugs, groupies, and the rock-and-roll lifestyle are seducing the rockers despite the desperate efforts of the lead singer and the band manager, a green-eyed, gorgeous hunk named Jonas Rees.

Rhiannon tries to help Jonas hold the band together, but every time they retrieve one of the rockers from another drug-addled disaster, Jonas’s sultry looks and lingering touches make her yearn for what might have been.

Unless she’s willing to risk her only chance at stardom for love.

 

 

The Relocated Graveyard That Wasn’t

In the early 90s I worked on a project similar to the one in the article below – excavating graves that were supposed to have been moved decades before. The project I worked on was under the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. There were hundreds of graves from the early 1900s and older that were supposed to have been moved when the palace was built in the early 1920s, but unethical contractors moved the headstones and left the coffins behind, building the museum over the cemetery.

To the best of my knowledge, the remains we recovered were reburied without analysis, but I only worked on the project for a very short time and don’t remember all the details.

 

 

A New Release from Gwen Hernandez

I love all of Gwen Hernandez‘s books and I’m super excited to share her newest release with my readers! BLIND JUSTICE is sexy, exciting, heartwarming, and just so much fun to read! It’s finally Tara’s turn to get the hot operator. ????

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When Tara Fujimoto’s quest to avenge her sister’s death makes her a target, a sexy security specialist steps in to watch her back, but his quiet appeal threatens her carefully guarded heart. Can she resist their lightning-hot attraction, and stay alive long enough to expose her enemy?

Former military special operator Jeff Patarava has good reasons to keep his distance from his impossibly perfect coworker, but when her life is threatened, his resolve is shot to hell. Forced into close proximity, sparks fly as he learns she’s far more than her flawless appearance suggests. Now, he’ll put everything on the line to keep her alive.

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The Most Popular Post of the Week

Chicken strollers are a thing – who knew?!

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The Weekly Recap – 3/22/19

The Weekly Recap – 3/22/19

Enter the Weekly Giveaway!

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This week, I’m giving away a copy of Mistress of Melody by Anthea Lawson. It’s the second book in her Music of the Heart series and perfect for fans of historical romance who love humor, danger and suspense.

“This well-paced, humorous love story will delight fans of daring Victorian cross-class romances.” – Publisher’s Weekly starred review*

To enter this giveaway, simply pop over to my Facebook post and tell me in the comments – What’s your favorite kind of music?

Winner will be announced on Tuesday!

 

Where in the World Am I?

Gorgeous day to fly by Mt Rainier. #isthemountainout #authorsofinstagram

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A New Release from Jenn Stark

I LOVE this series!!! Can’t wait to read this one!!

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You say witch like it’s a bad thing…

Former fallen angel, current smokin’ hot enforcer, and all-around demon most likely to get the girl, Stefan of the Syx knows women better than they know themselves. He should, because once upon a time, one of them caused his brutal damnation.

All these millennia later, however, Stefan still can’t resist a pretty smile. So when he learns his chance at redemption entails pairing up with a gorgeous redheaded spitfire, he’s ready to rock—until the other pitchfork drops. Because the bold, impulsive Cressida Frain’s not only a woman, she’s a witch. And a hookup between witches and demons is one of the few hard stops in Stefan’s book of Go.

Unfortunately, this is one offer Stefan can’t refuse. To keep her new position as high priestess for her coven, Cressida must lead her people in an ultimate showdown against evil. To help her succeed, Stefan must allow Cressida to take him, break him and bind him to her—body and soul. But neither of them are prepared for what happens next…

It’s out of the cauldron and into the fire when you’re a Demon Bewitched.

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The Most Popular Post of the Week

Still funny……

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The Weekly Recap – 12/21/18

The Weekly Recap – 12/21/18

Kirkus Reviews Selected CATALYST and FIRESTORM as Best Books of 2018

What a week!   ?????? So this happened!!!
??2 Books named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2018!!!??

Kirkus Reviews named both Catalyst and Firestorm to their Best Books of 2018 list!  Tinderbox was named to the 2017 list.

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For more details about FIRESTORM visit – https://www.kirkusreviews.com/lists/best-indie-mysteries-thrillers-2018/firestormj/

F0r more details about CATALYST visit – https://www.kirkusreviews.com/issue/best-of-2018/section/indie/

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Check out the trilogy in which ALL THREE books have been named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books!

FLASHPOINT SERIES – SIZZLING MILITARY THRILLERS

Tinderbox Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2017
Catalyst Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2018
Firestorm Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2018

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The Grant Gingerbread Houses 2018

 

And the finished creation!

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The Weekly Giveaway

This week I gave away a $25 Amazon #giftcard to help with your holiday shopping!

Be sure to check my Facebook page for future giveaways!

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SILENT EVIDENCE PreOrder Info

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The man of her fantasies is finally hers. Sort of…

Two things haunt forensic anthropologist Hazel MacLeod: the bones of victims of genocide she examines for her work, and former SEAL Sean Logan’s rejection. But within days of moving to her cousin’s estate to take a much needed break, she finds herself faced with both.

First, she’s called in to examine a mass grave in Virginia, then, her politician cousin receives a threatening letter and insists Hazel needs around the clock protection—from none other than Sean Logan. To make matters worse, because the threat to her is classified, Hazel and Sean must pretend to be lovers to hide that he’s her bodyguard.

Sean has spent years trying to avoid his boss’s sexy cousin, but now he’s guarding her twenty-four/seven and even bringing her as his date to a romantic destination wedding. As the heat between them intensifies, Sean can’t lose sight of the danger that brought them together. But when bullets start flying, new questions arise. Are the senator’s political rivals really behind the threat, or is someone trying to silence Hazel from speaking for the dead?

You can preorder SILENT EVIDENCE here:

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The Most Popular Post of the Week

The photos in this article about DR Congo are stunning!

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The Weekly Recap – 12/14/18

The Weekly Recap – 12/14/18

SILENT EVIDENCE is $2.99 at Kobo –  Special Ends Tonight!

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A special deal for Kobo readers! You can preorder SILENT EVIDENCE for only $2.99 through Friday!

http://bit.ly/Kobo-Silent

Don’t have a Kobo eReader? No problem! Just download the Kobo app and start saving on books today! https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/apps

 

Not a Kobo reader?  No problem!  You can preorder SILENT EVIDENCE here:

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The Weekly Giveaway

I switched things up this week, and instead of giving away a signed book I gave away a $25 Barnes & Noble #giftcard to help with your holiday shopping!

Be sure to check my Facebook page for future giveaways!

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Guess Where I’ll Be in April?

I’m so excited I’m going to be at Barbara Vey’s Reader Appreciation Weekend in April! Tickets went on sale last night -there might be a few left. Hurry and register if you can!

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The Most Popular Post of the Week

Cats – and Christmas – rule the internet!

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The Weekly Recap – 12/7/18

The Weekly Recap – 12/7/18

SILENT EVIDENCE PreOrder Update

Silent Evidence is scheduled to release on December 28th!

It’s currently available for preorder at Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and iBooks.  It won’t be available for preorder at Amazon until a few days before release.

Be sure to sign up for my mailing list, or follow me on Amazon or BookBub to be notified when Silent Evidence is available!

Mailing List Sign Up:  http://oi.vresp.com/?fid=cb06226797 

Amazon follow: https://amzn.to/2FqbASZ

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rachel-grant

 

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The man of her fantasies is finally hers. Sort of…

Two things haunt forensic anthropologist Hazel MacLeod: the bones of victims of genocide she examines for her work, and former SEAL Sean Logan’s rejection. But within days of moving to her cousin’s estate to take a much needed break, she finds herself faced with both.

First, she’s called in to examine a mass grave in Virginia, then, her politician cousin receives a threatening letter and insists Hazel needs around the clock protection—from none other than Sean Logan. To make matters worse, because the threat to her is classified, Hazel and Sean must pretend to be lovers to hide that he’s her bodyguard.

Sean has spent years trying to avoid his boss’s sexy cousin, but now he’s guarding her twenty-four/seven and even bringing her as his date to a romantic destination wedding. As the heat between them intensifies, Sean can’t lose sight of the danger that brought them together. But when bullets start flying, new questions arise. Are the senator’s political rivals really behind the threat, or is someone trying to silence Hazel from speaking for the dead?

 

 

A #ThrowbackThursday Post

Remember the time my 12-year-old son made a video trailer for a box set? The set is no longer available but the video still makes me laugh. Enjoy!

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The Weekly Giveaway

This week I gave away a signed print copy of BLIND FURY (Men of Steele, Book 1) by  Gwen Hernandez – Writer.

Gwen is one of my go-to authors for romantic suspense. Her books have that perfect balance of suspense and romance with smart, sexy characters who must work together to save the day and find their happily ever after. When I read a book by Gwen, I know I’m getting a 5-star read.

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SHE’S DESPERATE TO LEARN THE TRUTH
When always-play-it-safe Jenna Ryan starts questioning how her brother died in Afghanistan, someone decides she must be stopped. Permanently. Her brother’s best friend—a sexy thrill-seeker she can’t stop thinking about—won’t reveal what he knows about the fatal shoot-out, putting Jenna at odds with the only man she trusts to keep her alive.

THE TRUTH IS THE ONE THING HE CAN’T GIVE HER
Former special forces operator Mick Fury would give his life to keep his best friend’s irresistible sister safe. He took an oath to stay silent about their last mission, but Mick’s will is tested by the white-hot attraction to Jenna he’s tried to ignore for years. Now he must risk everything—even falling in love—to protect her from the truth that could destroy them both.

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The Most Popular Post of the Week

This week we started Monday with a video of sleeping kittens – and it was so relaxing!

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The Weekly Recap – 11/24/18

The Weekly Recap – 11/24/18

Come Meet Me!

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Today, November 24th, I’ll be at Kitsap Mall in Silverdale, Washington signing books! If you live on or near the Kitsap Peninsula, this is a great opportunity to purchase signed books to give as holiday gifts (or treat yourself)!

A large group of local authors will be signing books in the mall near the Barnes & Noble. The signing runs from from 9 am to 6 pm. I’ll be there from noon to 3.

Signing authors include:
Michele Adams-Makinson, Donna Anderson, Scotti Andrews, Dezirae Bates, Dv Berkom, Kate Breslin, SL Brown, Katy, Campbell, JW Capek, Karen Deming, Paul DuFresne , Jim Dunn, Rachel Beck Fordham, DL Fowler, Denise Frisino, Dianne Gardner, Rachel Grant, Jerry Guardino, Gene Hill, Sandy Hill, Wendy Hinman, Matthew Hoggins, Ronald Lamont (Canfield), David Martyn , Marshal Miller, Darlene Panzera, Lauren Patzer, Kat Richardson, Peter Stockwell, Alisa Weis, and Jennifer Wilhoit

 

The Thanksgiving Poll

This week I asked for your help deciding which tablecloth color to use for our Thanksgiving meal, and 89 of you voted in this fun poll on my Facebook page!

Eggplant was the winner with 69% of the vote, and ended up being the color we used. My daughter and I decided to alternate napkin colors to so there wasn’t too much dark purple and the touch of sage didn’t overwhelm given that the plates already brought a lot of color to the table.

There were 19 of us around the table and we had a wonderful time! Hope everyone celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend had an equally joyful gathering.

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SILENT EVIDENCE PreOrder Update

Silent Evidence is expected to release on December 28th! It it currently available for preorder at Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and iBooks. It won’t be available for preorder on Amazon until a few days before release.

Be sure to sign up for my mailing list, or follow me on Amazon or BookBub to be notified when Silent Evidence is available!

Mailing list sign up: http://oi.vresp.com/?fid=cb06226797
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BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rachel-grant

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The man of her fantasies is finally hers. Sort of…

Two things haunt forensic anthropologist Hazel MacLeod: the bones of victims of genocide she examines for her work, and former SEAL Sean Logan’s rejection. But within days of moving to her cousin’s estate to take a much needed break, she finds herself faced with both.

First, she’s called in to examine a mass grave in Virginia, then, her politician cousin receives a threatening letter and insists Hazel needs around the clock protection—from none other than Sean Logan. To make matters worse, because the threat to her is classified, Hazel and Sean must pretend to be lovers to hide that he’s her bodyguard.

Sean has spent years trying to avoid his boss’s sexy cousin, but now he’s guarding her twenty-four/seven and even bringing her as his date to a romantic destination wedding. As the heat between them intensifies, Sean can’t lose sight of the danger that brought them together. But when bullets start flying, new questions arise. Are the senator’s political rivals really behind the threat, or is someone trying to silence Hazel from speaking for the dead?

 

 

This Week’s Giveaway

This week I gave away a signed print copy of CRAVING: The Steel Brothers Saga Book 1 by Helen Hardt!

Be sure to follow me on my Facebook page for fun weekly giveaways!

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After being left at the altar, Jade Roberts seeks solace at her best friend’s ranch on the Colorado western slope. Her humiliation still ripe, she doesn’t expect to be attracted to her friend’s reticent brother, but when the gorgeous cowboy kisses her, all bets are off.

Talon Steel is broken. Having never fully healed from a horrific childhood trauma, he simply exists, taking from women what is offered and giving nothing in return…until Jade Roberts catapults into his life. She is beautiful, sweet, and giving, and his desire for her becomes a craving he fears he’ll never be able to satisfy.

Passion sizzles between the two lovers…but long-buried secrets haunt them both and may eventually tear them apart.

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The Most Popular Post of the Week

Unfortunately, many of us had overcast skies during the Leonid Meteor shower.

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