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It was one speeding train of a summer, but I’ve had the chance to celebrate a lot of small things.
Wild Blackberries, Grapes, Jam, Tomatoes, Peaches and Apples. All small but fabulously tasty fresh food.
I also launched a book, read some new stories by friends and some old stories by classic writers.
I took a few hikes, saw my kids, basked in the sun and ate on the deck at sunset. No sense in waiting for heaven when you can have it right here.
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Now I’m handing it over to Chrys Fey and her new book. It sounds exciting.
When a woman finds herself in the middle of a war between
a police force and the Mob, 30 SECONDS is a long time.
Title: 30 Seconds
Author: Chrys Fey
Genre: Romantic-Suspense
Heat Rating: Spicy (PG13)
Length: Novella (105 pages)
Format: eBook
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 09/10/2014
BLURB:
When Officer Blake Herro agreed to go
undercover in the Mob, he thought he understood the risks. But he’s made
mistakes and now an innocent woman has become their target. He’s determined to
protect her at all costs.
undercover in the Mob, he thought he understood the risks. But he’s made
mistakes and now an innocent woman has become their target. He’s determined to
protect her at all costs.
The Mob’s death threat turns Dr. Dani
Hart’s life upside down, but there is one danger she doesn’t anticipate. As
she’s dodging bullets, she’s falling in love with Blake. With danger all around
them, will she and Blake survive and have a happy ending, or will the Mob make
good on their threat?
Hart’s life upside down, but there is one danger she doesn’t anticipate. As
she’s dodging bullets, she’s falling in love with Blake. With danger all around
them, will she and Blake survive and have a happy ending, or will the Mob make
good on their threat?
EXCERPT:
She
panted with fear. What if they see the
chest? What if we get caught? What if my breath stinks and I’m breathing right
into Officer Hottie’s face? She shut her mouth and let oxygen flow through
her nose.
Her
eyesight slowly adjusted to the darkness and she could see Officer Herro’s
silhouette. His head was turned and he was listening to the thuds of heavy
boots getting louder; the intruders were coming their way.
eyesight slowly adjusted to the darkness and she could see Officer Herro’s
silhouette. His head was turned and he was listening to the thuds of heavy
boots getting louder; the intruders were coming their way.
Then
the thunder of footsteps sounded right next to them. “There’s no one here,
Red,” someone announced.
the thunder of footsteps sounded right next to them. “There’s no one here,
Red,” someone announced.
“Look
for documents,” a man ordered, who Dani could only assume was Red. “I want the
name of the person I’m going to kill.”
for documents,” a man ordered, who Dani could only assume was Red. “I want the
name of the person I’m going to kill.”
A
moment later, there was a reply. “All the mail is addressed to a Dr. Hart.”
moment later, there was a reply. “All the mail is addressed to a Dr. Hart.”
Hearing
her name said aloud by one of the men who had ransacked her place made her want
to gasp. Her mouth fell open and her breath was reversing into her lungs, but
before she could make a sound, Officer Herro lowered his lips to hers,
silencing her. Stunned, she could only lie beneath him with her eyes wide and
her body tense. She couldn’t believe he was kissing her. She wanted to push him
back, but knew if she did he might hit the inside of the chest, giving away
their hiding place. That was when she realized he was kissing her so she
wouldn’t gasp.
her name said aloud by one of the men who had ransacked her place made her want
to gasp. Her mouth fell open and her breath was reversing into her lungs, but
before she could make a sound, Officer Herro lowered his lips to hers,
silencing her. Stunned, she could only lie beneath him with her eyes wide and
her body tense. She couldn’t believe he was kissing her. She wanted to push him
back, but knew if she did he might hit the inside of the chest, giving away
their hiding place. That was when she realized he was kissing her so she
wouldn’t gasp.
She
let her body relax. After her initial shock faded, she was able to feel his
lips. They were comforting and caused a reaction deep inside her. She couldn’t
stop her lips from reacting to his. It was an innocent connection, a soft touch
of lips. Until his hand slid from her shoulder to her neck and the kiss
deepened into something else.
let her body relax. After her initial shock faded, she was able to feel his
lips. They were comforting and caused a reaction deep inside her. She couldn’t
stop her lips from reacting to his. It was an innocent connection, a soft touch
of lips. Until his hand slid from her shoulder to her neck and the kiss
deepened into something else.
BOOK LINKS:
Chrys Fey is a lover of rock music
just like Dani Hart in 30 Seconds. Whenever she’s writing at her desk,
headphones are always emitting the sounds of her musical muses -especially that
of her favorite band, 30 Seconds to Mars, the inspiration behind the title.
just like Dani Hart in 30 Seconds. Whenever she’s writing at her desk,
headphones are always emitting the sounds of her musical muses -especially that
of her favorite band, 30 Seconds to Mars, the inspiration behind the title.
30 Seconds is her second eBook with
The Wild Rose Press. Her debut, Hurricane Crimes, is also available on Amazon.
The Wild Rose Press. Her debut, Hurricane Crimes, is also available on Amazon.
Discover her writing tips on her blog, and connect with her on Facebook. She loves to get to know her readers!
AUTHOR LINKS:
Bonus
– The 6 Books Dani Stacks on Blake’s Nightstand:
– The 6 Books Dani Stacks on Blake’s Nightstand:
1.
Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill
2.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
3.
The Devil Wears Scrubs by Freida McFadden
The Devil Wears Scrubs by Freida McFadden
4.
Beautifully Awake by Riley Mackenzie
Beautifully Awake by Riley Mackenzie
5.
Beautifully Done by Riley Mackenzie
Beautifully Done by Riley Mackenzie
6.
The Shining by Stephen King
The Shining by Stephen King
QUESTION: Do
you have books on your nightstand?
you have books on your nightstand?
Good question, Chrys. Right now I have a loaded Kindle and one paperback of Ray Bradbury short stories that I’ve just finished. Dani’s selection is much more adventurous than mine.
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“As a lasting tribute to Tina, I, along with 25 amazing authors, are publishing audiomachine‘s TREE OF LIFE: Branching Out collaborative story in ebook format on Amazon, launching Sept. 12th! Stunning book cover designed by gifted graphic artist and composer, Ryo Ishido. All proceeds of the TREE OF LIFE ebook will benefit the Downey Education Fund set up for Tina’s two boys.”
This is so fitting, since Tina contributed to this anthology.
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My Quote for the Day: “For some reason, people want to see you fail. That’s not your problem, that is their problem.” Sandra Bullock
TBM says
Just thinking about the mob gives me heart palpitations. Sounds like a thrilling read!
Chrys Fey says
My heart was pounding when I was writing it! 😉
Vanessa Morgan says
Congratulations on Fey for her new release. It looks exciting.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Vanessa!
Carrie Butler says
The book sounds fantastic! 🙂
Chrys Fey says
Thank you so much, Carrie! 🙂
Stephen Tremp says
Best wishes to Chrys Fey and 30 seconds! We had a black berry bush when I was a kid. Loved those berries. But they sure did stain the fingers.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Stephen! 🙂
Kelley says
Go you! What a great week!
L.G. Keltner says
Now I'm craving blackberries! I have so many memories of picking fresh berries when I was a kid and coming back to the house all stained from eating them. Yum!
Stephanie Faris says
Yay to Chrys. She's appearing on my blog soon. I hope her book brings in phenomenal sales!
Chrys Fey says
Thank you so much, Stephanie! I am excited to be on your blog as well. You and C. Lee are awesome!!
Nick Wilford says
Congrats, Chrys! All the best for your new release.
So you grow your own fruit, Lee? That sounds yummy.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Nick! 🙂
DMS says
Congrats and best of luck to Chrys!
I do have a pile next to my bed. It sometimes get smaller, but then I just add two or three new books into the mix. 🙂
~Jess
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Jess! On my nightstand, I always have the book I am currently reading. And also a book that is taking me forever to read because it's so long. lol
Shooting Stars Mag says
I have books EVERYWHERE. I don't really have what you'd call a nightstand, but I have books all around my room and next to my "writing" chair as I call it.
C. Lee McKenzie says
A "writing" chair sounds perfect. I have an editing chair. Maybe we need to get together and share with each other.
Chrys Fey says
I have books everywhere, too. 😉
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Those little things are such important things, cll. Yours are wonderful.
Congratulations on your book, Chrys. It looks interesting. Lovely cover.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I love your comment. And I agree that Chrys has a lovely cover.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Beverly! I helped pick out the pictures for the cover. 🙂
Mason Canyon says
Congratulations to Chrys on the new book. It sounds intriguing. Wishing you much success.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you so much, Mason! 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
You're wonderful, Mason. Thanks for the good wishes for Chrys.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you for having me on your blog, C. Lee,and for putting up with my emails. 😉
Here's the UK link for anyone who wants it: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N26EU9G
C. Lee McKenzie says
Did I miss this link? I'll fix it.
Chrys Fey says
I think that as my goof, C. Lee. You have been amazing! And your summer sounded wonderful. 🙂
Chrys Fey says
*was See? I can't even spell anymore. 😛
C. Lee McKenzie says
🙂 I auto correct. No problem with the mis-typing.
Caffe Maggieato says
What awesome celebrations! Love this line–> No sense in waiting for heaven when you can have it right here.
Congrats to Chrys!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks. I love this place, and like Tina said, "Life is Good."
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Caffe! 🙂
Murees Dupé says
It sounds like you had a wonderful summer. Heaven on earth sounds ideal. Both books sound like a must read.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I guess it's up to us to make it heavenly here. I find it's all about my attitude. 🙂
Tyrean Martinson says
Wonderful celebrations! I agree, let's enjoy the heavenly moments we have!
Awesome new books!
And thank you for that quote.
Catherine Stine says
Cool story premise, Chrys. Plus the Tree of Life book is a great idea.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It was fun to participate in a collaborative effort.
Chrys Fey says
Thank you, Catherine! 🙂
Birgit says
We do have heaven here but most people do not see it. It's nice you do. The blackberries look so good. Nice promotion on the Trre of Life and the book. Why did it have to stop there:)
C. Lee McKenzie says
That's a good question. It could be that Sam's over-the-top busy with a ton of projects. She's amazing.
Julie Jordan Scott says
I absolutely love the thought of not waiting for heaven when we have it right here. Brava! Sounds like your had a mindfully engaged Summer! I'm also taking your quote for the day and putting it in my pocket. Thank yoU!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi Julie. So glad you stopped by to say hello and write such a thoughtful comment.
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Congratulations, Chrys! She'll be invading me on Monday.
Thanks for promoting the Tree of Life book. Supposed to launch today!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'll have to look for it and do some tweeting.
Chrys Fey says
I look forward to invading your blog, Alex! 😀