Thank you, Nancy, for inviting me to be on your
blog.
I was born and raised in Virginia. When I
graduated, I married a military man, we traveled the United Stated and abroad.
Ever since I can remember, I have loved curling up with a book.
When I was young, I wrote poems and short stories. When my children were in
high school, I started writing again. It took years before I gained the courage
to submit my work. My first book ‘The Right One’, was published in 2014. Since
then I’ve had ten book traditionally and indy published.
Even though historical romance is my first
love, I also write contemporary romance with suspense.
What am I working on now?
Even though historical romance is my first
love, I also write contemporary romance with suspense.
What am I working on now?
THE FIREFIGHTERS OF
STATION #8
Passions soar and desires burn hot, yet each is afraid to surrender to
love. 5 Men
- 5 full length books. Together, the hero and heroine overcome their inner conflict to achieve
love completely unaware there is a more dangerous
peril—one man’s revenge.
AI interviewed some real fireman for the
research and background information so I can be as accurate as I can in writing
this series. Each book is based on a firefighter with a love story all his own.
“MIKE” The Firefighters of Station #8 – book 1
BLURB
Mike Armstrong puts his life on the line every day but he
doesn’t like being called a hero. Fighting fires is his job. It’s in his blood.
A profession that has made him a confirmed bachelor—until a certain female
lights a fire under his skin.
Cassie Peters spends her days teaching children and her
nights dreaming of Mr. Right. Shy and self-conscious of her curvaceous body,
she keeps men at a distance—until she meets the sexy firefighter who keeps her
awake at night.
Passions soar and desires burn hot, yet each is afraid to
surrender to love. Together, they overcome their fear of rejection, completely
unaware there is a more dangerous peril. A thirst for vengeance threatens the
firefighters of Station #8 placing Mike and Cassie directly in the line of
fire.
“SHEP” The
Firefighters of Station #8 – book 2
BLURB
Can the hot firefighter prevent her ex from taking her
children while trying to find the enemy who has targeted Station #8?
Tammy’s ex
threatens to take her boys away. She needs a lawyer – fast. Through her best
friend, she finds an attorney. But his brother is the one she wants. A hunk and
a firefighter who creates a burning flame in her.
Can Shep and Tammy conquer their own impediments, or will
vengeance intercede as the captain desperately attempts to find the man
threatening the firefighters of Station #8?
SHEP buy link: Ebook
Enjoy an excerpt from “MIKE”
“Christ.
Pull over.”
“What
the hell do you think I’m trying to do?” Jared snapped.
When
the truck jerked to a stop, Mike grabbed the handle and flung open the door.
“There’s gear in the back.”
Jared
called dispatch while Mike ran to the tailgate. He flipped the latch and jerked
open the tool chest where he kept spare equipment for emergencies. He grabbed a
set of fireproof gloves and jogged to the burning SUV. “Move those people
back!” Flames threatened to send them all to hell, but a woman’s echoing
screams chilled him to his bones.
“This
is going to be a bitch with the truck on its side,” Jared shouted.
The
job would be risky enough even with a fire crew and proper equipment. They
couldn’t wait. Mike grabbed a hunk of metal and jerked. The vehicle wobbled,
but held. Watching his footing, he climbed.
Jared
crouched as close to the driver’s window as he could, calling out to the woman.
“We’re with the fire department. Trucks and rescue will be here any second.
We’re going to get you out.”
Mike
crawled over the metal, now hot from the flames escaping beneath the hood.
Thankfully, the window on the passenger’s side was down. He stuck his head
inside, finding a young female he guessed to be about nineteen.
“Hi.
My name is Mike and I’m going to get you out. What’s your name?”
“Sandy.
Please help me.” She shoved hair from her face, exposing terror filled eyes—but
not panic. Victims who panicked were unpredictable, and most times, a dangerous
lot. Fatalities occurred from freaked-out people who lost control. The tone of
her voice exhibited strength. She might be anxious, but she’d asked for his
help and her eyes begged him to rescue her.
“I
will. Now listen carefully and do exactly what I say.” He took in every factor,
from the top of her head to the bits of broken glass sprinkled about the cab—on
the seats, on the dash and across her lap. Thank Christ, she was the only
occupant. Blood trickled down her forehead. From his position, and the way she
moved, he suspected no broken bones, no sign of a fatal injury. “First. Are you
all right? Can you tell if anything is broken?”
She
glanced down and whimpered. “I don’t think so. My hip and my arm hurts like
hell. I slammed on my side. I hit my head, too. All I can see is smoke. Please.
Get me out!”
“Take
it easy.” He crawled inside, as far as his size allowed, with most of his body
braced on the car door. “Can you move?”
She
stretched awkwardly at first. “Yes. But I can’t reach the latch of my
seatbelt.”
Shit.
The
clock was ticking and he didn’t have time for mishaps. He jerked off his gloves
and tugged on the seatbelt strap. It didn’t budge.
“Try
pulling on the steering wheel and lift your hips. Hold yourself up as much as
you can.”
She
grabbed the wheel and seemed unable to move. Tears rolled down her cheeks as
she started to cry.
“Come
on, Sandy. I know you can do it.” Sweat dripped from his nose. Heat from the
flames crawled closer and he feared time was running out.
The
click of the latch resounded like a gunshot to his impatient ears. He reached
for her. “Take my hands. I’ll pull you up.”
A
look of horror crossed her face. “What? How? I don’t …”
“Move
it,” Jared shouted, which meant move your ass.
“Take
my hands. Now!”
When
she extended her trembling arms, Mike stretched. “A little more.”
Tears
streamed down her face. “I’m … trying.”
Dammit.
A little more.
“Mike!”
“Come
on, Sandy! Reach!”
More About the Author
I write because I enjoy it. And because I hope
to give someone else the pleasure of a romance. Whether you want to escape
reality or just live in the moment of fantasy, I hope you will enjoy a few
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