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New Releases
Stork Alert by Delores Fossen, Harlequin, ISBN 0373692757

When Kelly Manning learned that her child might have been involved in a baby swap, she confronted the problem head-on.  Rich, powerful and dangerously attractive, Nick Lattimer was the only hope she had of finding out the truth.  But he had the power to claim both the baby boy she'd raised and the biological son she'd never known.

Someone wanted them dead...someone who'd stop at nothing to make sure the babies' cries were silenced forever.  There was only one way for Kelly to keep the boys safe.  She'd have to join forces with the last man she should trust--and the only person who loved the children as much as she did.

Taken by Lori Harris, Harlequin Intrigue, ISBN 9780373692774

The lone witness to her sister's brutal kidnapping, Jillian Sorenson was consumed with guilt--and in over her head.  Now it seemed the only way to be safely reunited with her sister was to join forces with ex-cop Rick Brady, the lead investigator on a similar cold case, with an old score to settle.

But tracking the treacherous kidnappers' imperceptible clues only intensified Jillian and Rick's supercharged connection.  And as their partnership became increasingly personal, coming face-to-face with the dangerous men who had abducted her sister seemed like less of a risk than putting her faith in an all-too-handsome stranger....

Anything for His Son by Rita Herron, Lights Out, Harlequin Intrigue, ISBN 0373692736

"I Have Your Son."

The Boston Blackout turned terrifying for Ethan and Rebecca Matalon when their five-year-old son was kidnapped.  Rebecca suddenly forgot she was in town to sign divorce papers.  All she could focus on was little Jesse, her adorable boy who was afraid of the dark, taken by a vengeful madman.

Ethan had saved people all over the world on his secret missions, but could he save their son?  His arms gave strength and comfort to Rebecca--the woman he'd never stopped loving--but their life together wouldn't be worth saving if they lost Jesse.  Frantic, trapped in a nightmare, Ethan had to focus.  But time was running out, as darkness was descending...

My Bodyguard by Dana Marton, Mission: Redemption, Harlequin Intrigue, ISBN 9780373692743

Bodyguard Reese Moretti had been involved in missions all over the globe, so tracking down an international criminal should have come naturally.  But partnering up with a woman as frustratingly closed-off and downright sexy as Samantha Hanley made it the most challenging job he'd ever taken on. To make matters worse, they were instructed to act like a couple and ferret out the truth behind an ingenious--and deadly--plot.  Reese had made a promise to the FBI and completing his assignment was all that mattered.  But touching Sam day in, day out and pretending it meant nothing, was never part of the dossier.

Up Against the Wall by Julie Miller, Harlequin Intrigue, ISBN 0373692767

He was built like a tank, and he was undercover in Kansas City's seediest district.  Waist-deep in the trouble that came along with the Vice Squad, Seth Cartwright had unwanted company.

After several years, investigative reporter Rebecca Page was finally getting her chance to uncover the truth behind her father's death--if she could swing Seth to her side. 
There was no debating that Seth ignited her temper, along with something else at her core.  He said he was no longer a cop, though Rebecca suspected there was more to Seth than met the eye.  But awaiting them was a deadly secret that K.C.'s most ruthless criminal minds would do anything to keep buried deep forever.

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Question of the Month


Question of the Month:
 What would your Intrigue readers be surprised to know about you?
Are you very shy, unlike your brave heroines? Do you secretly work for a covert government agency? 

Use this month's questions to tell readers something about yourself.


B.J. Daniels:  I think my readers already know from my books that I love Montana. I've lived here since I was five. My favorite memories are of being a kid at our cabin in the Gallatin Canyon. My little brother and I spent every day climbing rocks, wading through creeks, building forts in the trees. We had a lake just up the trail from our cabin called Lava Lake. It is now a wilderness area. It was that isolated. We hardly ever saw anyone else on the trail.

But we saw lots of moose, deer and bear. They would come right down to the cabin. Later my father, a masonry contractor, built us a house on Hebgen Lake. We didn't have telephone or electricity. We had a generator that came on when you turned on a light. By then I was a teenager so I spent summers on the water. I learned to water ski before I learned to swim. In the winter we got around by snowmobile.

So it's no wonder that I love the outdoors -- and water. And of course Montana. That's why I write about it. I like to share my feelings for the state -- and the people who live here -- and my experiences. I've lived in isolated places where there are no people, few roads and extreme weather. There are plenty of those places still in this state. It makes for great settings for Intrigues, I think. Nature here plays a huge role in our lives -- and the lives of my characters.

Delores Fossen:  Maybe they'd be surprised to know that I wore combat boots. It's true! I was an Air Force officer for over eight years. I don't write a lot of military heroes and heroines, but I often bring what I learned while in uniform into my Intrigue plots. My latest Intrigue, Stork Alert, is out now and involves a baby swap and a subsequent Justice Department investigation. On several occasions while in the military I dealt with the Justice Department and other government agencies, and while I don't write about the specifics of that in Stork Alert, I used that experience to add to the plot.

Elle James: I grew up a tomboy, always trying to keep up with my brothers. Granted I had an older sister who managed to lead me into more trouble than my two brothers combined! Point is, we were adventurous kids, always looking for the next fun thing to do. While going through college, I spent a summer interning as a state park Interpretive Naturalist. I let nature walks, planned learning activities for the park patrons and gave live snake demonstrations in the outdoor amphitheater. They called me the Snake Lady. Yes, I liked playing with the snakes. I went on to join the U.S. Army Reserves and later transferred over to the Air Force Reserves. I enjoy being a part of something bigger than just me and I like being in a male-centric environment. I'm not a girly-girl,  but I do enjoy my feminine side. I like to dress up in pretty clothes and makeup. I love romance and I truly believe that chivalry isn't dead. In my books, my heroines are like me. Tough, yet sensitive, strong, but gentle. No wimps allowed! 

Mallory Kane:  I think my readers might be very surprised to know that I built a boat--a 32 foot fiberglass cruising sailboat--from the ground up. Well, my husband and I did. We had visions of sailing around the world. But the two years promised by the boat's designer turned into ten, and we finally ended up selling her, even though she was 80% finished. It's true what they say--the last 20% takes 80% of the time and work.  Now my husband owns 1/3 interest in a sailboat on the Gulf Coast (much more sensible than building one) and I'm happy being a writer. Boatbuilding was never for me.

Sylvie Kurtz: That I'm a true chicken <g>.  But writing Intrigues has forced me to go out of my comfort zone and try things I would otherwise never even dreamed of trying.  I've learned to kayak, shoot guns, and learned self-defense.  For Spirit of a Hunter (The Seekers, Book 5, July '07), I went hiking in the White Mountains.  Nora's burning feet, sore shoulders and aching knees are what I experienced hiking through that rough mountain terrain.  Fortunately, I had hiking companions who took good care of me and didn't mind answering a lot of questions. 

Julie Miller: Well, I'd like to say I lead an exciting covert existence, but in reality I'm a mild-mannered English teacher, fairly cool mom--and a writer who spends a lot of time in her imagination. I grew up as an extremely shy child, and used to entertain myself by creating stories in my head. As a teen, when communication was vitally important, I often had trouble even talking to my family--but I could write. And write I did! Journaling. Sending notes to my parents. Writing down stories. Maturity helped me grow out of my shyness (along with some excellent training in classroom management and public speaking), but the writing thing stuck. So maybe if I'd been able to express myself more growing up, I wouldn't be able to say my 30th!! book, Up Against the Wall, will be out this month!

Patricia Rosemoor: Patricia enjoys sharing her knowledge of writing and the book industry with her students.  She teaches both undergraduates and graduates -- Popular Fiction and Suspense-Thriller Writing -- in the Fiction Writing Department at Columbia College Chicago.  In the last several years, three of her graduate students became published authors with books developed in her classes.  And two other former students from different teaching venues are now published, as well.  All students are genre authors -- thriller, mystery, romance and YA.

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Still Available
 
The New Deputy in Town by B.J. Daniels, Whitehorse Montana
ISBN 0373887760
Spirit of a Hunter
by Sylvie Kurtz,

ISBN 0373692712
Midnight Prince
by Dani Sinclair

ISBN 0373692706
25 Karat Ammunition
by Joanna Wayne
Four Brothers of Colts Run Cross
ISBN 0373629684
Kiss Me Deadly
by Susan Kearney
Tor Romantic Suspense
ISBN 0765356678

 

 
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Coming Soon
 
UPCOMING
  • Damned - Lisa Childs
  • Haunted - Lisa Childs
  • Stork Alert - Delores Fossen
  • Forbidden Touch - Paula Graves
  • Forbidden Temptation - Paula Graves
  • Taken - Lori Harris
  • Anything for His Son- Rita Herron
  • Don't Say a Word - Rita Herron
  • Alaskan Fantasy - Elle James
  • Blown Away - Elle James
  • A Father's Sacrifice - Mallory Kane
  • Silent Guardian - Mallory Kane
  • Honor of a Hunter - Sylvie Kurtz
  • Intimate Detail - Dana Marton
  • Mr. Bodyguard - Dana Marton
  • Standing Guard - Dana Marton
  • At Your Command - Julie Miller
  • Up Against the Wall - Julie Miller
  • Nine-Month Protector - Julie Miller
  • Saving Destiny - Pat White
  • Return of the Warrior - Rebecca York
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Author News

Sylvie Kurtz congratulates Margie Whitten, who was her July contest winner.  She won a copy of Eye of the Hunter and Pride of a Hunter and a dragon zipper pull.

Julie Miller would like to announce the winner of her Summer Book Giveaway Contest--Ash Brye of Stafford, TX, has won copies of both of Julie's Precinct: Vice Squad books from Intrigue--Up Against the Wall and Nine-Month Protector. Look for Julie's next seasonal contest at her website later this year.

Julie Miller's September Intrigue, Nine-Month Protector, has been selected as a Top Pick by Romantic Times BookReviews!

Ann Voss Peterson's Harlequin Intrigue, Vow To Protect, won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in series romantic suspense!

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Calendar
August 1, 9:00 p.m. Eastern, Join Dana Marton in the NovelTalk chat room.

August 22, 9:00 p.m. Eastern, Join Julie Miller in the NovelTalk chat room.

August 23, Noon-1:00 p.m. Eastern, Take An Author to Lunch chat at eHarlequin Details: Spend your lunch hour with your favorite Harlequin/Silhouette authors! On August 23, visit with Harlequin Intrigue and Blaze author, Julie Miller.

Sylvie Kurtz will be teaching a month-long online class for the Kiss of Death Chapter's Coffin in September 2007. Come learn "How to Grow a Story Spine". You don't have to be a member of KOD to join the class. Check their website for more details. 

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Contests and Special Offers
Delores Fossen is giving away autographed copies of two of her Harlequin Intrigues, Trace Evidence in Tarrant County and The Cradle Files. Ends September 15.

Mallory Kane is holding a summer contest for a chance to win 4 hand-crafted greeting cards from her original "Reading" collection. Visit her contest page and follow the directions there to enter. 

Sylvie Kurtz: Win a signed copy of Eye of a Hunter and Pride of a Hunter as well as a dragon zipper pull that looks like Sabriel's tattoo.

Joanna Wayne will be giving away two copies of 24 Karat Ammunition a month. Winners will be randomly selected and named on the following month's contest page.  

Pat White:  Win a copy of The American Temp and the British Inspector, plus Seattle Travel Mug and Teas.

 

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