Hill Country Holdup!

ETA: Courtesy of Angi, the winner is:

WYNTER DANIELS is the winner of a copy of Hill Country Holdup. Thanks again for having me on the island everyone. Make certain you stop by my new website, catch a look at my new book trailer, and enter my contests next week for more prizes.

Please welcome Angi Morgan back for her last day here on the island! Her book Hill Country Holdup comes out from Harlequin Intrigue this month. It’s her first book with them but it won’t be her last. She’s already signed a contract and has another release scheduled for next year so be on the lookout!

So what’s Hill Country Holdup about?

Dr. Jane Palmer had every intention of telling FBI agent Steve Woods he was a father. But the rehearsed lines and practiced responses were forgotten the moment her little boy was kidnapped. Now, heart breaking and on the verge of falling apart, Jane needed Steve more than ever….


After every attempt at putting old feelings to rest, Steve Woods never expected Jane back in his life. Especially not for this reason. Racing against a ticking clock, desperate to earn Jane's trust, Steve still sensed Jane wasn't telling him everything. Which made him wonder why she'd come to Texas in the first place. And what it had to do with the child he'd do anything to rescue.

Excerpt:

"You know you can trust me." Steve said.

"How? How do I know that, after everything that's happened?"

“Maybe because I want to get Rory back as much as you? Didn’t you find anything in here,” he whispered and touched her forehead, “to support my side of things?”

Afraid that the closeness of his body had impaired her speech, she could only shake her head.

“How about here?” He touched her breastbone, just above her heart.

It was an innocent enough connection, but he was so close and leaning closer that it set her thoughts off balance. His warm breath caressed her ear, sending a tremor through her senses.

“If you didn’t really trust me, why did you ask for my help, Janie?”

Janie. She’d always loved it when he called her that. She felt her knees weaken, then mentally shook herself to get her wits back. She tried to push him away, but his hands were firmly planted on either side, caging her. His body didn’t budge, as if he’d been prepared for her pathetic attempt at freedom.

“I shouldn’t have asked, but I thought you would help find...” Dear Lord, she’d nearly said “your son.” Her deliberate acidic tone still didn’t get him to back up, although he momentarily averted his eyes.

His lips skimmed her neck, sending goose bumps over her flesh. She heard his deep breath and withstood the long, soft release across her sensitive skin. He smelled clean like soap. The direct opposite of the muddy picture she presented. His hair curled slightly above the collar of his T-shirt. The urge to hook her fingers through his belt loops fled only when he spoke.

“Before we can go forward, Janie...” He probably knew what that name did to her. “You’ve got to believe I’m the only person who can help you.”

Thanks again Angi for hanging out with us the last couple days! If anyone wants to learn more about this fabulous author, check out: www.AngiMorgan.com, http://twitter.com/AngiMorganAuthr, http://intrigueauthors.com/, and find her on facebook.

For more information on purchasing HILL COUNTRY HOLDUP, check out eHarlequin. It’s available in print and ebook format on Harlequin's site! Or, it's available via the Kindle and in print from Amazon (in a few weeks). Tomorrow I’ll announce the winner of Angi’s contest so don’t forget to check back!

Angi's Desert Island Keepers

Please welcome back Harlequin Intrigue author Angi Morgan for her second day on the island! Today she’s sharing her desert island keepers with us and she's got some great choices!


This really took a lot of thinking. It was so hard to come up with just a few from my keeper shelf.


#1 Nora Robert’s Quinn Brothers series: Sea Swept, Rising Tides, Inner Harbor. This series struck a chord in me and has to be one of the sexiest, loving relationships between brothers/men that I’ve ever read. It has just a hint of paranormal, and the heroines are extremely strong women to match each of the brothers


#2 & #3 Nora Robert’s McKade Brothers series: Rafe & Jared, Devin & Shane. These Silhouette titles also had a hint of the paranormal, strong brothers, and strong, unique heroines they could fall in love with. Set on a civil war battlefield, everything about the stories intrigued me.

#4 Karen Marie Moning’s Highlander series. No No No, I can’t choose just one. I’ll pretend they were all reprinted in one gigantic book. If you’ve never read this series it’s everything any time travel, Scottish brogue, Fairy/Fey, magical story you’ve ever dreamed of. Amazing, sexy, smart...and Scottish.

#5 Angi Morgan’s Hill Country Holdup. I don’t know if this is done, but since it’s my first book and I’m too excited for words that it’s on book shelves in one week...well, this book is traveling everywhere with me so it would definitely be the one thing I’d grab for the island. Those who have read it say it’s a fast-paced, adventure that they can’t put down.

You’re definitely not the first to bring an entire series to the island so no worries! More books to share. However, I think you are the first to bring your own book and I can’t say that I blame you!! You’ve had an exciting year and if I were in your shoes, I’d bring mine too ;) Thank you for sharing your choices with us. Anyone who loves Nora Roberts is okay in my book!

Don’t forget, Angi has been gracious enough to offer a copy of her debut book, HILL COUNTRY HOLDUP. All you have to do is leave a comment. Check out yesterday’s post for the contest she’s hosting on her website.

Tomorrow is Angi’s last day and she’s going to be sharing more info about her Intrigue debut and an excerpt so don’t forgot to come back by!

For more information on Angi, check out: www.AngiMorgan.com, http://twitter.com/AngiMorganAuthr, http://intrigueauthors.com/, and also find her on facebook.

Please Welcome Angi Morgan!

Please welcome fabulous author Angi Morgan to the island! She’s a Harlequin Intrigue debut author and her first book, HILL COUNTRY HOLDUP is out this month!! In addition to being a 2010 Golden Heart winner (check out the picture of her hubby kissing her after she won the GH), she’s an incredibly sweet author and I’m so happy she’s joining us the next few days.


Angi Morgan had several jobs before taking the opportunity to stay home with her children and develop the writing career she always wanted. Volunteer work led to a houseful of visiting kids and an extended family. College breaks are full of homemade cookies, lots of visitors, and endless hugs. When the house is quiet, Angi plots ways to intrigue her readers with complex story lines. She throws her characters into situations they’ll never overcome...until they find the one person who can help. With their three children out of the house, Angi and her husband live in North Texas with only the four-legged ‘kids’ to interrupt her writing. For up-to-date news and information, visit Angi at her web site: AngiMorgan.com.


Since this is your first time on the island, there are some things we must know about you!


1. If you were stuck on a desert island what 3 things would you bring with you?

My Guy, a pen, and an endless supply of paper. Not worried about the camping experience, my guy’s a whiz at the Boy Scout stuff.

A pen and paper? You’re awesome! If your hand ever gets tired you can borrow my laptop *g*


2. Boxers, briefs, boxer-briefs, kilt, or commando:

Since it would be My Super Hubby that I’d be looking at, I’m going with boxers for his comfort and preference. >>vbg<<


3. Favorite heroine and why:

I couldn’t possibly choose one heroine from all the books I read, published or unpublished. But I do have a favorite of mine. No one’s read her story. Sydney is from a book I wrote several years ago for the now defunct Harlequin Duets line. She lost weight on her own by exercising with a video. The trainer recruits her for his next video and it’s one mishap after another.

4. How old is your inside voice?

About 27. It’s my favorite age for me.

5. If you could be any hero, who would you be?

Someone who had a lot of influence, a lot of money to help others, and who respected the position he was in--keeping in mind that he was a hero.

6. Favorite book set on a tropical island?

I have to go with Swiss Family Robinson. It’s full of love, excitement, adventure, and exploration.

7. What hero is most like your significant other?

A smart-mouthed, clean-cut, geek of a guy who can survive without camping gear, but now prefers our pop-up camper :) --and who loves with his entire being.

8. Favorite drink to bring to the DIK party?

It’s a tie between the Harlequin Signature Martini and a Caramel Apple Martini. If you’ve never experienced caramel twirled around the glass...wow, out of this world.

Caramel and alcohol! Doesn’t get much better than that (unless of course you’re including chocolate in that equation, then double yum)


Angi has been gracious enough to offer a copy of her debut book, HILL COUNTRY HOLDUP. All you have to do is leave a comment. Tomorrow she’ll be sharing her ‘desert island keepers’ and Wednesday she’ll be sharing more information about her Harlequin Intrigue debut! If you stop back by every day, you have a better chance of winning! Winner will be announced on Thursday :)


She’s also having a September contest via her website: Send a picture of yourself holding the cover of Hill Country Holdup (however you find it) and register for her newsletter. Prizes and details are available on her website.


For more information on Angi, check out: www.AngiMorgan.com, http://twitter.com/AngiMorganAuthr, http://intrigueauthors.com/, and find her on facebook. Also coming soon, find her here: http://www.unsinkablewriters.com