Q & A with Catherine Bybee!!

Tell us about your latest release.

Not Quite Mine is Katie and Dean’s story. My readers met Dean and Katie in Not Quite Dating. Katie is a rich heiress to a hotel empire and has everything she could possible want…except the man she’s always loved.

But alas…this is a romance novel and my readers going into the book know there will be a HEA, but that journey is met with many twists and turns that will hopefully delight and keep my readers turning pages.

 

What inspired you to start writing as a career?

Before writing full time, I worked as an ER RN. I was injured at work six years ago and never went back. I had a choice at that point… feel sorry for myself or reinvent myself. I decided to write all the stories crawling around in my head and the rest, as they say, is history.

When you’re not writing, what do you do for fun and relaxation?

My husband would argue that there is not such a time when I’m not writing. And he’d be right. If I’m not sitting at my desk I’m thinking of my stories, of what I’m going to write next and how it will all play out. I do love to travel, but again, I’m always thinking about the next book.

The truth is, when you LOVE what you do you always want to be doing it.

What is a typical writing day like?

I start by clearing out my inbox of email, checking with my assistant about what needs to be done in terms of tours and promotion. If I have a book in edits that takes priority. If not, then it’s onto writing after a cup of coffee and maybe a trip to the gym. Thought that gym thing doesn’t happen as often as it should. *wink* I write every day. When I’m on a deadline I have a word count of 3,000 to achieve. Some days I write more, some days less. It just depends on the story.

Do you have an interesting writing quirk or habit?

I often write books around their titles. There have been very few exceptions.

What’s coming up next for you?

I am finishing final edits for Fiancé by Friday, which will be released in August 2013. And I’m in edits for Not Quite Enough scheduled to release in October 2013. And of course I’m still writing more and more.

How can readers connect with you online?

www.catherinebybee.com

@catherinebybee – Twitter

Facebook – Catherine Bybee Romance Author

And of course goodreads, pintrest and every possible social media outlet.

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Spotlight Review:

SWORN TO PROTECT – Jo Davis
A Sugarland Blue Novel , Book 1
Signet Eclipse
ISBN-13: 978-0-451-41500-4
May 2013
Contemporary Romance

Sugarland, Tennessee - Present Day

Shane Ford is a detective for Sugarland's police department when he and his partner get called to a murder by the side of the road; a man who looks homeless was found in a gulley, shot. That night, Shane gets the worst news of his life: his best friend, the Tennessee Titan's star running back, Brad Cooper, was found by his son dead in his house, perhaps an overdose. Shane has been chosen as guardian for Brad's son Drew, and he must immediately get to Brad's house and find out what happened and take Drew home with him. Daisy Callahan, the Juvenile Officer, and Shane had a short and hot relationship several months ago, and he immediately ended it in fear of it getting permanent. Daisy is the one who first heard about Brad, and goes along with him to his house and helps him cope with the death of his best friend and the instant fatherhood of a scared and devastated teenager. Shane quickly realizes Daisy is compassionate and caring, and despite what he did to her, still feels something for him. But as a bachelor, Shane must learn that love and concern for Drew can only go so far; it's the setting of rules and discipline that leave him feeling helpless.

When Daisy hears about Brad on the news, she rushes to Shane's house. She offers to go with him and he can't believe how much help she is in the coming days. Daisy has loved Shane for a long time, and their short affair was intense and hot, and she was devastated when he broke it off. Daisy is determined not to let him do that to her again, and anything that happens between them she needs to remember to keep it light and fun, with no seriousness. Shane soon surprises her by acting and telling her he is serious about her, but troubles with Drew soon draw their attention from each other.

When Drew starts his new high school, only one student, Ty, doesn't even know who his father was. Soon Ty is encouraging Drew to skip class, tag someone's barn whom he doesn't like, and generally get Drew into the kind of trouble Shane has no idea what to do about. Daisy tries to make friends with Drew and talk to him during lunch at school, but he remains sullen and keeps something secret he refuses to share. But as teenagers do, Drew and Ty soon get in over their heads, with consequences that could spell danger for everyone.

Drew is one scared and troubled seventeen year-old boy. He found his dead father, is liked mainly for his father's reputation, and can't imagine life will ever be worth living again. Does Shane really want him in his life, or is he just a burden? He is sure he had something to do with his father's death; nobody in his new school likes him for who he is, and when he does make a friend they manage to get into trouble. He knows he is breaking Shane's rules, but as a typical teenager he figures out it's not that bad, until suddenly something happens that he will never be able to forget.

Jo Davis has started her new series off with a bang, presenting us with two unique and remarkable characters. Told from Daisy's and Shane's points of view, Shane is almost the only man I've ever read about who regrets a brief hook-up with a woman months ago, and now realizes she wants her again…permanently, no games this time. Of course, an instant son is also a top priority, and leading Drew into becoming the type of man Shane wants him to be is, as with all teenagers, a difficult and trying time. Daisy has been in love with Shane for a long time, and after he ended their red-hot relationship after a short time months ago, she is definitely scared to trust his pretty words again; another hurt like that again could leave her with permanent damage. Shane's new son Drew is not an obstacle for Daisy, rather he is someone needing her tremendous love, guidance, friendship, and caring.

Secondary characters are all the other policemen of Sugarland, and Shane's twin sister Shea and her husband Tommy, who also have started to care for Drew. Drew's new friend is Ty, a young man surely on his way down that slippery slope of trouble. Ty's father Carl and his friend Frank are behind most of the troubles that have happened in the past month, and one can only hope they each get their just desserts.

SWORN TO PROTECT is a suspenseful and fast-moving story with emotion, action, and tentative love growing from the roots of a passion rooted up the first time. Next in the Sugarland Blue series is Shane's partner, Taylor Kane's story in HOT PURSUIT (December 2013). As you get to know the people and police officers of Sugarland you will quickly come to admire them and look forward to each of their stories. SWORN TO PROTECT is a dynamic start to this great series!

Carolyn Crisher

Gift Card Winner is...........

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Kathleen O!!!

Must be her lucky week because she also won in the chat last night with Mallery Malone!

Anyway, Kathleen, email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com with your choice of Amazon or BN gc.

Spotlight Review:

BARE IT ALL – Lori Foster
Love Undercover , Book 2
HQN
ISBN: 978-0-373-77761-7
May 2013
Contemporary Romance

Warfield, Ohio – Present Day

Police Detective Reese Bareden has always been intrigued by his neighbor, mysterious and shy Alice Appleton, so when she pulled a gun out during a recent incident, it made him doubly curious about her. Reese suspects there's a hidden fear behind her actions and demeanor, so he's determined to learn the truth and help Alice if he can, never mind that he's inexplicably attracted to her. Slowly and surely, Reese prods Alice until she finally reveals that she was responsible for killing an evil human trafficker—and she fears retaliation against her. That won't happen if Reese has his way.

Despite her fears, Alice still has her inner radar when it comes to knowing that someone is in danger. One day, Alice spots a woman that she suspects is being forced into human slavery, so she intercedes, allowing the woman to escape her captor. But her action now has attracted the unwanted attention of a brutal human trafficker, and getting Alice becomes his priority. Reese was alerted to what happened by his partner's girlfriend's brother, Rowdy, and finally prodded it out of Alice. He now vows to protect her, even if this means 24/7 bodyguard duty, which isn't a bad idea, especially since he now has a thing for her.

Readers first met Alice in TRACE OF FEVER as the unobtrusive plain Jane who was held against her will by human traffickers. She was rescued and now lives in the same apartment building as Reese, though she keeps a low profile. With recent events that forced Reese to seek shelter elsewhere, he ends up in Alice's apartment. For a man who could have any woman he wants, it's Alice he dreams about. He wants to get closer to her, but she keeps him at arm's length, never revealing much about her past until she finally has no choice. Since her release, Alice feels guilt over what she perceives as her implicit cooperation while being held, and so her mantra in life is to help protect other women from being kidnapped. But her quest has led her to cross paths with a bloodthirsty monster who wants her taken out of commission.

Meanwhile, Reese and his partner, Logan Riske, are trying to bring down a human trafficking ring, and they haven't a clue where to begin. When Reese learns about Alice's run-in with a would-be kidnapper, he knows that the perpetrators will soon be after her. She provides Reese and Logan with some crucial details that help them out, but putting all the dots together proves elusive. Add in Alice's reticence to open up completely to him, and Reese has his hands full. Of course, he'd rather his hands be wrapped around Alice's luscious body. Can Reese win Alice's trust—and affections?

In her latest, BARE IT ALL, Lori Foster has penned a sizzling tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Reese doesn't quite understand his attraction to the mousy Alice, but his body goes into high tuned alert around her. Due to her guilt over what she perceives as non action on her part, Alice is trying to keep him from knowing her dark secrets. But Alice proves to Reese she is one feisty and fearless lady whom he can't help but admire—and so will readers. The suspense builds as the bad guys get closer to Alice, even as it's clear that Reese will not let anyone harm the woman he's come to care for. But is love in the plans for Reese and Alice? Will Reese and his friends bring down another badass human trafficker and, if so, will it be above the law? You'll have to find out for yourself in BARE IT ALL.

A sexy, action packed romance is in store for readers in BARE IT ALL, and it's a must-read I highly recommend.

Patti Fischer

Chat Wed night with Mallery Malone!

Samhain author Mallery Malone joins us to discuss her book, DEVIL'S ANGEL. 

 

Door prize: Two lucky winners will each receive a copy of DEVIL'S ANGEL and a third winner will receive some Irish jewelry.

 

Moderated by sandi.

 

When? Tonight (Wed) night at 9:00PM Eastern time

 

Where? http://client0.addonchat.com/sc.php?id=102122 or go to www.romrevtoday.com and click on RRT CHAT. 

Once the login screen loads, just type your name and choose Mo's room from the chat room menu ;)

 

FYI....if you get a window that a program wishes to run....click on run...that is the addonchat program ;)

 

Hope to see you for a DEVILish night!

 

Mo

Author's website:  http://mallerymalone.com/

May Reviews Posted at RRT!

Contemporary Romance
BARE IT ALL - Lori Foster - Love Undercover, Book 2 - 5/2013 -Patti
BLUSH - Lauren Jameson - 5/2013 - Jennifer - Erotic
HIS TO COMMAND - Opal Carew - 5/2013 - Jennifer - Erotic
HOMECOMING - Lacey Baker - A Sweetland Novel, Book 1 - 5/2013 - Jennifer
HONEY PIE - Donna Kauffman - Cupcake Club, Book 4 - 5/2013 - Patti
OURS TO LOVE - Shayla Black - Wicked Lovers, Book 7 - 5/2013 - Jennifer - Erotic
SWORN TO PROTECT - Jo Davis - A Sugarland Blue Novel, Book 1 - 5/2013 - Carolyn

Fiction
THE ASHFORD AFFAIR - Lauren Willig - A Perfect 10 - 4/2013 - Jani
THE WOMAN HE LOVED BEFORE -Dorothy Koomson - A Perfect 10 - 5/2013 - Jani - Women's Fiction

Historical Fiction
ROYAL MISTRESS - Anne Easter Smith - A Perfect 10 -5/2013 - Jani

Historical Romance
A COUNTERFEIT PROPOSAL & THE NOTORIOUS RAKE - Mary Balogh - 5/2013 - Robin - Classic Reprints
THE DEVIL'S HEART - Cathy Maxwell - Chattan Curse Trilogy, Book 3 - 5/2013 - Jane - w/paranormal elements
THE MARRYING SEASON - Candace Camp - Legends of Dwynwen, Book 3 - 5/2013 - Robin
A PASSION FOR PLEASURE - Nina Rowen - A Daring Hearts Novel, Book 2 - 5/2013 - Carolyn

Inspirational
SAFE HARBOR - Hope White - A Perfect 10 - 5/2013 - Diana - Suspense Series

Paranormal Romance
THE CURSED - Alyssa Day - The League of the Black Swan, Book 1 - 5/2013 - Carolyn
DARK WOLF - Kate Douglas - The Spirit Wild Series, Book 1 - 5/2013 - CeCe - Erotic
HEARTS OF SHADOW - Kira Brady - A Deadglass Novel, Book 2 - 5/2013 - Jani
ROSES IN MOONLIGHT - Lynn Kurland - 5/2013 - Jani
TIME THIEF - Katie MacAlister - A Time Thief Novel, Book 1 - 5/2013 - Jane

Regency Romance
ONE MORE KISS - Mary Blayney - Pennistan Family, Book 5 - 5/2013 - Jani

Romantic Suspense
AGAINST THE EDGE - Kat Martin - Against Series, A Perfect 10 - 5/2013 - Patti
HEADED FOR TROUBLE - Suzanne Brockmann - A Troubleshooters Anthology, Troubleshooters, Book 18 - 5/2013 - Carolyn
MIDNIGHT SECRETS - Ella Grace - Wildfire Series, Book 1 - 5/2013 - Jane

SCIENCE FICTION
SPARK - Amy Kathleen Ryan - A Sky Chasers Novel, Book 2 - 5/2013 - Amanda - Young Adult

Series
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL and COMING ON STRONG - Tawny Weber - 4/2013 - Jennifer - HB#750
THE RETURN OF THE SHEIKH - Kristi Gold - 5/2013 - Patti - HD #2230
SHE'S HAVING THE BOSS'S BABY - Kate Carlisle - 5/2013 - Patti - HD #2227
STRADDLING THE LINE - Sarah M. Anderson - The Bolton Brothers, Book 1 - 5/2013- Patti - HD #2232
THE TEXAN'S CONTRACT MARRIAGE - Sara Orwig - Rich, Rugged Ranchers - 5/2013 - Jennifer
A VERY EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT - Andrea Laurence - Daughters of Power: The Capital, Book 5 - 5/2013 - Patti - HD #2228

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Spotlight Review:

PASSION'S PREY – A.C. Arthur
The Shadow Shifters , Book 3
St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN-13: 978-0-312-54912-1
April 2013
Paranormal Romance

Washington, D.C. – Present Day

Caprise Delgado is doing her dance at Athena's adult nightclub when she sees her brother Nick's friend, Xavier Santos-Markland, or X, in the audience, or rather, she sees him when he grabs her arm after she finishes her routine. Caprise has been away from her brother for five years, and so far nobody knows where she was. Now she is living in Havenway, where the head of the Shadow Shifters in the area lives. Descended from a race of jaguar shifters, or Topetenia, her brother Nick and friend Rome live at Havenway and Rome is the Faction Leader of their group. Little does Caprise know that the reason she came back to the States has followed her to either get her to return or murder her.

Xavier Santos-Markland, X, is now a member of the FBI and involved in the shifter group headed by Rome and Nick. X is big, not scared of killing anybody and has very strong and what some might consider twisted urges. He has nightmares of his childhood that have made him the wounded man that he is today, and he doesn't really know what the love of a parent or a man for a woman is all about. He can't believe it when he sees Caprise dancing in Athena's, and especially the attitude she has about hiding where she's been for the past five years. Caprise is always on guard, and sarcastic to a fault, never agreeing about anything and worst of all, trying to deny her shifter side as if it doesn't exist. When X finds out someone from her past is calling her, she won't tell him who it is, only that it's someone who scares her.

X, Nick, and Rome and other fellow shifters are trying to deal with Rogue shifters who have murdered some of their shifter community, and are spreading a special-made drug. Their leader is Sabar, and Darel has been his right hand man for years. Darel is the only person Sabar even slightly trusts and knows he will do whatever he says with no complaint. But a woman has entered the picture, Bianca, and she could be Sabar's downfall.

Once again A.C. Arthur has brought the jaguar shifters to life and the troubles they face with Rogue shifters invading the country, intent on taking it over with murder or their preferred method, a new drug that they are testing out in Athena's. A.C. Arthur is slowly ratcheting up the danger to shifters in this country that up until now have lived undercover, just trying to keep to themselves and protecting the humans from the Rogues that have all of a sudden started random murders, not to mention their new drugs that can quickly become addictive. Rome, Nick and X can feel things gradually getting out of control and don't know yet how to handle the Rogues.

Secondary characters are the other friends of X, who are his best friends and partners. Sabar and Darel are in charge of some of the Rogue problems, and we starting to meet shifters in other parts of the country who are also dealing with the recent unrest.

PASSION'S PREY is digging deeper into the shadow shifter culture, and here we have two of the most strong-willed people you will ever meet. Following TEMPTATION RISING (March 2012) and SEDUCTION'S SHIFT (SEPTEMBER 2012), things are turning even scarier and more deadly, and it takes a lot of trust between X and Caprise before either one of them will admit that their relationship is leading to mating and not just enjoying themselves. If you're interested in the shadow shifters and how they are trying to live their lives in peace and quiet here, A.C. Arthur's Shadow Shifters series will meet your cravings.

Carolyn Crisher