Dena Roman needs closure. Three months ago,
her sister’s murdered body was found in the California desert. When a second
body is found at the same site, Dena jeopardizes her public relations position
to go undercover and investigate. But falling for the main suspect isn’t part
of her plan.
Zeke Cabrera needs help. He sold a portion of his family’s Three C’s Estates to keep his citrus farm afloat, but when bodies are unearthed on the site, he’s suspected of murder. Help comes in the form of a communications expert who makes all the difference in his life and business–and in his heart.
Amidst an attack on her life and run-ins with a cantankerous foreman, Dena digs for the truth, even as she forms a strong bond with Zeke. But can their newly found love survive all the deep secrets hidden at Three C’s Estates?
Zeke Cabrera needs help. He sold a portion of his family’s Three C’s Estates to keep his citrus farm afloat, but when bodies are unearthed on the site, he’s suspected of murder. Help comes in the form of a communications expert who makes all the difference in his life and business–and in his heart.
Amidst an attack on her life and run-ins with a cantankerous foreman, Dena digs for the truth, even as she forms a strong bond with Zeke. But can their newly found love survive all the deep secrets hidden at Three C’s Estates?
Short excerpt:
**It will be available in
late January 2013 on Amazon as an e-Published book: for KINDLE readers only!
“Someone shot at
me!” Dena
rushed toward him. Her bottom lip trembled. “Who…who would do that?”
Terror was written across her
face. He reached out a hand, drew it back. “Are you hurt? Where did it happen?”
“Just after I drove onto your
private road—”
“What? Wait a minute.” He grabbed
her elbow and eased her into a chair. She dropped a coat hanger of clothes, a
pair of high heels, her purse and laptop onto the foyer floor.
“I’m a bit shaky, but I’m not
hurt,” Dena mumbled, and lowered her head to almost between her knees.
“I get water,” Irma said, and
hurried to the kitchen.
“Tell me exactly what
happened.” Zeke kneeled on the tile floor beside her and stroked the top of her
arm.
She raised her head. “There’s a
hole in the side of my car. I…I could have…could have been killed. Two shots.”
She raised two fingers then took in a huge gulp of air.
Zeke took the water glass from
Irma. “Sip it,” he said to Dena, and held the glass to her lips. “You’ve had an
awful shock.” He turned his head. “Grab my phone, please, Irma.”
Irma returned a couple of minutes
later and handed him his BlackBerry. He still hadn’t made much sense of Dena’s
ramblings.
“Who would try to kill me?” Dena
asked again. She took the glass from him and drained it. Irma bustled over and retrieved
it.
“I’ve no idea. But we’ll find
out.”
Book #1 in the Desert Heat series, Unlock the Truth, published by The Wild Rose Press, will release on May 10, 2013 in print and digital formats:
www.thewildrosepress.com
www.amazon.com
Book #1 in the Desert Heat series, Unlock the Truth, published by The Wild Rose Press, will release on May 10, 2013 in print and digital formats:
www.thewildrosepress.com
www.amazon.com
A word about the
author...
Robena Grant writes contemporary
romance about ordinary women who are thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
Travel and discovering new places brings her great pleasure, and she often
includes these discoveries in her stories. She is Australian by birth, lives in
Southern California, and has two grown
children. Robena may be contacted at: www.robenagrant.com
One lucky reader
will win a free PDF copy of Book #2 in the Desert Heat Series, THE BLUE
DOLPHIN. Just leave a comment and your email address for your chance to win!
Congratulations to Veronica Scott for winning the PDF copy of Book #2 in the Desert Heat Series, THE BLUE DOLPHIN!
Thanks for shining the light on me, J.L. You make me look good. : )
ReplyDeleteI just want to mention that my books can be read out of order. They're linked by location and secondary characters who screamed loudly to get their own story.
Hi Robena,
ReplyDeleteI love a great mystery wrapped around a romance. Your book, "Unlock the Truth" promises to be a great read. Your excerpt has left me wanting to read more about Dena and Zeke. I'm definitely adding this to my TBR pile (and moving it high up the list).
KJ Montgomery
Aww...thanks, KJ.
DeleteThe novel sounds so very exciting and intense! BTW, lovely website, JL!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Veronica. I agree about this site. The first time I visited, I returned again a few hours later just for another view. : )
DeleteCongrats on the release of Unlock The Truth Robena! As one who has read it I can highly recommend it!
ReplyDeleteTammy! Good to see you here my fellow GH Firebird. : )Thanks for the recommendation.
DeleteCongrats on the release of BOTH your books, Robena! So thrilled for you! No need to put me in the drawing, I have both books already! Can't wait to dig in! Yay!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dee J. You have to get through those RITA books first. ; ) I love your Adrenalin High series...that's author Dee J. Adams for anyone who doesn't know. ; )
DeleteHow great that you're featured here, Robena. Haven't started reading Unlock The Truth, but I'm well into its sequel The Blue Dolphin and really enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Linda. It's hard to promote two books at the same time and I'm so glad that I made my books stand alones for just that reason. Who knew?
DeleteHey, and I'm looking forward to your booksigning at Bookstar in Studio City, on February 17th. Oodles of Poodles is a fun read.
Thanks, ladies, for the tease! I've actually already devoured, "Unlock the Truth," so I can speak with authority when I tell readers they won't be disappointed!!
ReplyDeleteSam, you are too kind. : ) And what a great review you gave it on Amazon. Thank you! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteRobena,
ReplyDeleteI just started Unlock the Truth and I’m really enjoying it. Poor Dena just wants answers to her sister’s murder and nothing is going according to her plan. I can’t wait until she runs into Zeke again...
: ) Thank you JL. And thank you again so very much for shining the spotlight.
ReplyDeleteHi JL and Robena! Thanks for the sneak peek! I just finished Blue Dolphin and loved it. I'm looking forward to reading about Zeke and Dena next! Congrats again on your releases, Roben!!
ReplyDeleteAnd Robin, I got such a thrill out of seeing TBD's review. Thank you! Again! : )
DeleteRobena - Just stopping by to say hi and that I enjoyed the excerpt. I already have both books and can't wait to read them. The dang TBR pile is way high at the moment, though, so I must be patient.
ReplyDeleteJ.L. - what a gorgeous website!
Yeah, those RITA books must be read. Hope you made some headway this weekend. : )
DeleteI love JL website, too. Such a neat idea. As I'm typing the comment I get to wonder what is going on in those lit-up windows in the buildings. : )
Congratulations to Veronica Scott for winning the PDF copy of Book #2 in the Desert Heat Series, THE BLUE DOLPHIN.
ReplyDeleteThank you to everyone who stopped by and commented on my author’s spotlight. It was a pleasure to have Robena Grant as a guest. Happy Readings!