Saturday, January 26, 2013

Author Spotlight - Robena Grant

What are my stories about? Romance mostly. Add a touch of spice, a little adventure…maybe some suspense or a murder or two. Stir well. The first book in my Desert Heat Series is: Unlock the Truth.

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?
 
Short excerpt: 


“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 
**It will be available in late January 2013 on Amazon as an e-Published book: for KINDLE readers only!





           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!
 

20 comments:

  1. Thanks for shining the light on me, J.L. You make me look good. : )
    I 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.

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  2. Hi Robena,

    I 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

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  3. The novel sounds so very exciting and intense! BTW, lovely website, JL!

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    1. Thank you, Veronica. I agree about this site. The first time I visited, I returned again a few hours later just for another view. : )

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  4. Congrats on the release of Unlock The Truth Robena! As one who has read it I can highly recommend it!

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    1. Tammy! Good to see you here my fellow GH Firebird. : )Thanks for the recommendation.

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  5. Congrats 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!

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    1. Thanks, 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. ; )

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  6. How 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!

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    1. Thanks 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?
      Hey, and I'm looking forward to your booksigning at Bookstar in Studio City, on February 17th. Oodles of Poodles is a fun read.

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  7. 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!!

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  8. Sam, you are too kind. : ) And what a great review you gave it on Amazon. Thank you! Thank you!

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  9. Robena,
    I 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...

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  10. : ) Thank you JL. And thank you again so very much for shining the spotlight.

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  11. Hi 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!!

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    1. And Robin, I got such a thrill out of seeing TBD's review. Thank you! Again! : )

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  12. Robena - 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.

    J.L. - what a gorgeous website!

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    1. Yeah, those RITA books must be read. Hope you made some headway this weekend. : )
      I 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. : )

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  13. Congratulations to Veronica Scott for winning the PDF copy of Book #2 in the Desert Heat Series, THE BLUE DOLPHIN.

    Thank 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!

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