The Weekly Recap – 1/31/20

The Weekly Recap – 1/31/20

Last Day!  Read TINDERBOX for FREE!

Today is the LAST DAY to read TINDERBOX for FREE with B&N Readouts!

The full book is available NOW!

Download the Nook app and enjoy before it disappears on Feb 1st. Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books & Winner of the HOLT Medallion!

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If you haven’t read it yet you can read it FREE with the Nook App!! Thank you Barnes & Noble and NOOK for this wonderful opportunity to read the first book in the Flashpoint Series!Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books & winner of the HOLT Medallion Award!While working on the Horn of Africa, archaeologist Morgan Adler’s work and life are threatened, forcing her to make a desperate dash to a nearby US military base to beg for protection. Green Beret Pax Blanchard has orders to intercept Dr. Adler before she reaches the base, and in so doing saves her life, but his responsibilities toward protecting the woman have only just begun….

Read the first installment here and download the app:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/readouts/serial-reads/

“Unexpected and intense from the get-go. With irresistible characters, a rare setting and an inventive, high-powered plot, it’s a smartly crafted gem of a story.” – USA Today

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Rachel Recommends

??????????  I LOVED LOVED LOVED SO CLOSE!!! And now, finally, you can love it too!!! Grab this fun, steamy read from an author who knows how to turn on all the feels!!

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?????????? “A beautifully written slow burn romance, jam-packed with sexual tension, snappy dialogue, and a cast of clever and charming characters. Get ready to fall in love with Trey and Auburn!” —Karen Booth, Author of Tempted by Scandal ??????????

? The inn is her life. He needs to tear it down. Where there are sparks … there are fireworks. ?

Auburn Campbell loves Beachcrest Inn. Working there saved her sanity as a teenager and got her back on her feet after a controlling relationship. So when Trey Xavier shows up, threatening to demolish Beachcrest, she’s ready to fight. Nothing riles her up like a hot guy in an expensive suit on a power trip—in the worst and best ways.

Trey screwed up. And now he needs this land deal or he’ll lose his business. He built his company from scratch so he could take care of his family the way his dad never did. But it would be a lot easier for Trey to stand his ground if Auburn didn’t tempt him so badly. He hasn’t wanted anyone like this in a long time. Maybe ever.

After a few days of summer sun, Auburn and Trey are both losing their heads—and maybe their hearts, too. Except they’re both out of practice at losing.

Only one thing’s certain: The Fourth of July in Tierney Bay will have plenty of fireworks this year.

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She led him toward the back of the shop, where she began pulling things off racks and piling them into his arms. “Go. Try those on.”

“Are you always this bossy?”

She made a face at him. “Only when a rich, out-of-town asshole shows up and threatens to tear down my inn.”

He squelched a smile. “Not your inn. My inn.”

She scowled and gave him a little shove toward the dressing room. “Shut up and get naked.”

© Copyright 2020 Serena Bell
All Rights Reserved

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The Weekly Recap – 1/17/20

The Weekly Recap – 1/17/20

Rachel Recommends

Congrats to my friend Jayne Ann Krentz for hitting #6 on the New York Times with her new release, The Vanishing!!
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Set in the Pacific Northwest, The Vanishing is my favorite kind of paranormal romantic suspense, with great chemistry between Catalina and Slater, and masterful reveals as they race to find Olivia. A thoroughly engrossing read (or rather listen as I enjoyed the audiobook)!!

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Decades ago in the small town of Fogg Lake, “The Incident” occurred: an explosion in the cave system that released unknown gases. The residents slept for two days. When they woke up they discovered that things had changed — they had changed. Some started having visions. Others heard ominous voices. And then the scientists from a mysterious government agency arrived…

Determined not to become research subjects in an experiment that no one would explain, the people of Fogg Lake blamed the “hallucinations” on some local mushrooms cooked in a stew that everyone had eaten at a celebration. The story worked. The researchers left town. But now it has become apparent that the weird effects of The Incident are showing up in the descendants of Fogg Lake…

Catalina Lark and Olivia LeClair grew up in Fogg Lake and have been best friends for years. They now own an investigation firm, a business that allows them to use what they call their “other sight” to help solve cases. Things are going well until the night Olivia disappears. Cat frantically begins the search for her friend. When Slate Arganbright, an agent from a shadowy organization known only as The Foundation, shows up, she has no choice but to accept his help.

The duo discovers that someone is hunting the two people who witnessed a murder that took place in the Fogg Lake caves fourteen years ago. The killer was never caught. The witnesses were Cat and Olivia. Someone intends to make both women vanish.


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Read Tinderbox on Nook for FREE!

TINDERBOX is January’s B&N Readouts Serial Read!

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This means If you haven’t read it yet you can read it FREE with the Nook App!! Thank you Barnes & Noble and NOOK for this wonderful opportunity to read the first book in the Flashpoint Series!Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books & winner of the HOLT Medallion Award!While working on the Horn of Africa, archaeologist Morgan Adler’s work and life are threatened, forcing her to make a desperate dash to a nearby US military base to beg for protection. Green Beret Pax Blanchard has orders to intercept Dr. Adler before she reaches the base, and in so doing saves her life, but his responsibilities toward protecting the woman have only just begun….

Read the first installment here and download the app:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/readouts/serial-reads/

“Unexpected and intense from the get-go. With irresistible characters, a rare setting and an inventive, high-powered plot, it’s a smartly crafted gem of a story.” – USA Today

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The Weekly Recap – 1/10/20

The Weekly Recap – 1/10/20

I Have a New Website!

When you have a chance, check it out!Rachel Grant Website 2020

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Read Tinderbox on Nook for FREE!

TINDERBOX is this month’s B&N Readouts Serial Read!

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This means If you haven’t read it yet you can read it FREE with the Nook App!! Thank you Barnes & Noble and NOOK for this wonderful opportunity to read the first book in the Flashpoint Series!Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books & winner of the HOLT Medallion Award!While working on the Horn of Africa, archaeologist Morgan Adler’s work and life are threatened, forcing her to make a desperate dash to a nearby US military base to beg for protection. Green Beret Pax Blanchard has orders to intercept Dr. Adler before she reaches the base, and in so doing saves her life, but his responsibilities toward protecting the woman have only just begun….

Read the first installment here and download the app:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/readouts/serial-reads/

“Unexpected and intense from the get-go. With irresistible characters, a rare setting and an inventive, high-powered plot, it’s a smartly crafted gem of a story.” – USA Today

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The Weekly Recap – 1/3/20

The Weekly Recap – 1/3/20

Tinderbox and the NOOK Reading App

??? Exciting news!! ???
TINDERBOX is this month’s B&N Readouts Serial Read!
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This means If you haven’t read it yet you can read it FREE with the Nook App!! Thank you Barnes & Noble and NOOK for this wonderful opportunity to read the first book in the Flashpoint Series!Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books & winner of the HOLT Medallion Award!

While working on the Horn of Africa, archaeologist Morgan Adler’s work and life are threatened, forcing her to make a desperate dash to a nearby US military base to beg for protection. Green Beret Pax Blanchard has orders to intercept Dr. Adler before she reaches the base, and in so doing saves her life, but his responsibilities toward protecting the woman have only just begun….

Read the first installment here and download the app:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/readouts/serial-reads/

“Unexpected and intense from the get-go. With irresistible characters, a rare setting and an inventive, high-powered plot, it’s a smartly crafted gem of a story.” – USA Today

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RWA

#IStandWithCourtney

It has been a heartbreaking week as I’ve watched an organization I love implode, but my pain is nothing compared to the authors of color who’ve been told in no uncertain terms that calling out racism in books can get them banned from the organization. My pain is nothing compared to what Courtney must feel, after all the hours and emotional energy she has given to RWA.  My heart breaks for past board members who had worked so hard to address racism within the organization. Now all that work is in ashes.

I’ve withdrawn my books from this year’s RITA contest and I won’t be judging. I will not attend the conference in San Francisco and have withdrawn from the award committee.

I remain on the Ethics Committee – not the secret committee that was seated in violation of policy and procedure, but the REAL Ethics Committee that knew nothing about the complaint against Courtney. While committee members are confidential, I do have the right to identify myself as one. I have decided to stay on the committee as I believe it’s the best way for me to get answers, or at least ensure my questions are heard.

Read the NYT article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/books/courtney-milan-romance-writers-america.html

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Vote for your Favorite Cover at Kobo!

A cover I DESIGNED MYSELF made it to the final round of Kobo Writing Life‘s cover contest!!! Vote for your favorite cover – the overall winner will be announced on January 7th!

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Click on the image above or click the following link to vote!

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A Recommended New Release

THE WAYWARD STAR is available NOW!!!!! ???????  

Fans of urban fantasy will love Jenn Stark‘s Wilde Justice Series!

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As the Tarot incarnation of Justice, tracking down the outlaws of the psychic community and delivering them to Judgment is Sara Wilde’s business…and business is good.

Now a rival syndicate known as The Shadow Court seeks to impose their own brand of justice, restricting magic to only the richest and most influential psychics, while stripping power from all the “undesirables” along the way. Their top priority? Hit Sara Wilde, guiding light of psychics everywhere, where it hurts…

Right in the heart.

From the crackling fires of Burning Man to Sara’s even more incendiary high school reunion, the path is never more twisted than when you follow The Wayward Star.

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The Weekly Recap – 12/20/19

The Weekly Recap – 12/20/19

Win 2 Signed Books!

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The other day I had lunch with Jayne Ann Krentz & Christina Dodd!! (I KNOW. I can’t believe it either!! ???)

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Lunch was delicious and so much fun chatting with two amazing authors and wonderful women. And now I have a chance for YOU to win a bonus holiday gift for yourself!!

One lucky reader will win a signed copy of UNTOUCHABLE by Jayne Ann Krentz & WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER by Christina Dodd!!

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To enter, comment on my Facebook page here and tell me what author (any genre) living or dead you would like to have lunch with! If you are feeling inclined, show some love and spread the word! ??????

Winner will be selected at random and announced Saturday.

Contest is open to US residents only. (Sorry!)

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Enter the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway

**Ends 12/25/19**

I’m participating in a fun Facebook Christmas Giveaway Hop – to enter simply click the image below or this link:  https://www.facebook.com/154197304737833/posts/1407690142721870/

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I’m giving away an e-copy / paperback copy of my book SILENT EVIDENCE.

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?

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The Weekly Recap – 12/13/19

The Weekly Recap – 12/13/19

A Winter Hawk Teaser

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???? WINTER HAWK ???? AVAILABLE NOW ????

Here’s a snippet:
Leah smiled and leaned into him, pressing her hand to his chest where his coat was open. “You work for Raptor and haven’t tracked down my name yet?”
“Sloppy. I know.”
“I’ll tell you mine if you tell me yours.” Her voice was a husky whisper as she played with a button on his shirt.
He placed a hand over her thick coat, on the small of her back, enjoying this game. She’d gone from attractive and stunning to blazing hot. “Nate. Nate Sifuentes.”
“You aren’t even going to make me work for it?”
“No. Are you?”
“I think…yes.” She rose on her toes and brushed her lips over his. “Thanks for the ride, Nate Sifuentes.”
His mind had blanked out at the feel of her in his arms, but the brush of her lips triggered a different reaction.
She slipped from his arms as darkness gathered. The sun was getting ready to set, telling him he’d wasted more time than he’d planned in getting Josh and Chase on board.
“You sure this is where you want to go?” he asked as she walked away. “My brother said you can have me for two hours.”
She turned and walked backward. “Two whole hours? We could cover a lot of ground in that time.” Her gaze raked him from head to toe. “What’s the going rate for two hours with a mercenary?” She glanced at the paper in her hand. “But my ticket is for tonight only. Bummer.”
She turned and swayed her hips as she walked into the shadows.
Damn. Well, if nothing else, the job had been interesting. He turned to climb back in the vehicle, when he heard Chase’s voice in his headset. “Fifty bucks says she swiped his wallet.”
“No way,” Josh said. “Nate’s a professional. He’d never be taken in by a woman like that.”
Nate patted his pocket and felt the blood drain from his face.

WINTER HAWK – A Raptor Holiday Novella is available everywhere!

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I’m giving away an e-copy / paperback copy of my book SILENT EVIDENCE.

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?

?´`´*? ? Enter To Win? ?.¸¸,.?

Enter the giveaway by doing the following:
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2. Leave a comment on my Facebook post using your favorite Christmas emoji or image!

?´`´*? ? EVERYBODY WINS! ? ?.¸¸,.?

Are you a new to me reader? You can grab a free copy of CONCRETE EVIDENCE here: http://rachel-grant.net/2-book2_concrete_evidence.html

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?´`´*? ? KEEP HOPPING! ? ?.¸¸,.?
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The Weekly Recap – 12/6/19

The Weekly Recap – 12/6/19

WINTER HAWK is here!

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“Rachel Grant’s smart, edgy, high-energy romantic thrillers deliver a real rush.” – New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz

Raptor operative Nate Sifuentes isn’t thrilled to find himself back on the job on the first day of his winter vacation, but he can’t say no when his brother asks a favor. At least he’ll earn an easy Christmas bonus—after all, driving a fired military contractor home after she’s been escorted off base by military police can’t be that hard.

In a matter of minutes, Leah Ellis has lost everything, and now she’s stranded in the nation’s capital on the first night of Hanukkah without money, phone, or bed. All she has is a mysterious driver who might be after her technical knowledge of the US military’s drone operations.

The former Green Beret’s protective instincts—and skills—kick in when he discovers the alluring AI engineer is being hunted. On the run, they escape the winter cold by generating their own heat, but will they find answers in time to stop a terror attack on Christmas Day?

“The suspense is intense and so is the romance. Fascinating heroines, cool heroes and intelligent plots. Grant sets a new gold standard for romantic suspense.” – New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz

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WINTER HAWK – A Raptor Holiday Novella is available everywhere!

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Winter Hawk is a B&N Top Indie Favorite

I am so thrilled WINTER HAWK is included on this list of handpicked indie favorites by Barnes & Noble Press!

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