The Romance Reviews

Thursday 18 November 2010

Siren Publishing Released Breakfast by the Sea Today

Life keeps all of us pretty busy and I'm ashamed to say, this is the first time I've had the opportunity to stop by and post at Lindsay's Romantics. For those of you who don't know me, I'm Destiny Blaine. I also write as Natalie Acres and use a few other pseudonyms, but that’s a topic for another day.

I feel fortunate to have been invited to join the line-up of authors here at Lindsay's Romantics. An incredible group of talented writers gather here and I'm so honored to have been included.

Today, I'm promoting a brand new western romantic suspense just released from Siren Publishing. I invite you to read the excerpts and take a closer look at Breakfast by the Sea. Admire the work of Jinger Heaston, the cover artist responsible for creating one of the most beautiful covers I've had the pleasure of using for one of my books. You can copy and paste, or click the link here: http://www.bookstrand.com/breakfast-by-the-sea.

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Breakfast by the Sea is a very special project and close to my heart for several reasons. On rare occasions, a writer will pen something they can’t seem to leave behind after they type out the ending. Breakfast by the Sea is one of those books. Jeff Jacobsen, the lead Alpha-male hero in the novel is forever embedded in my mind. The story, the characters, and the setting will remain in my head for years to come.

When writing a ménage romance with more than two heroes, I tend to lean toward one of these fellows right from the start, but after reviewing my notes for the novel, I never thought this would be an obstacle in this particular novel and for various reasons.

When the characters were developed, I fell in love with each of these men, feeling like they were the boys next door. These operatives were cowboys with plenty of heart. They were willing to take up arms and fight for what they believe in and more than willing to die for the person they were standing beside, especially when one of their own, a brother more than a friend, counted on them for their protection.

As much as I tried to keep Jeff Jacobsen on common ground with the others, he kept pressing his way to the forefront and mainly because there was so much story to tell about his past; too much to reveal and a lot of layers to uncover. The man behind the operative chased the demons he desperately needed to overcome and once Paige revealed her place in his life, I was toast. Jeff was mine.

Even though Jeff Jacobsen emerged as the leading hero, Callan O’Bree won over several beta readers from the start. He was noted as the perfect Irishman—handsome, charming, and full of mischief. Miles is said to be intelligent with a dry sense of humor certain to win over his own crowd. As for Adam, our fearless Super-Ops leader, he has a definite fan club for various reasons. I can’t reveal those without giving away a few spoilers.

In the end, I think readers will be very surprised at the turn of events between Paige Lambert, our heroine, and Connor, one of the heroes who could’ve easily emerged as our leading man. The way the tables turn between Connor and Paige is one of my favorite parts in the story. I think you’ll see the underlying significance of their relationship and agree, the final scene between Paige and Connor lays the groundwork for an incredibly sweet happy ending.

I’m proud of Breakfast by the Sea and hope you’ll consider purchasing this book while it’s on sale at a tremendous 15% savings. I’m anxious to introduce ‘my boys’ to you and hope you’ll love them as much as I do. Breakfast by the Sea is available today at Siren-Bookstrand.

©2010 Destiny Blaine

Blurb for Breakfast by the Sea:

A beautiful woman with a checkered past runs a legitimate bed and breakfast on Jekyll Island. Several young men posing as cowboys move in Breakfast by the Sea and things become chaotic right from the start when the oceanfront B&B turns into a command center for a very determined group of special Super-Op Forces.

Pursuing a man known as the King of Hearts, five tough operatives fall for a woman they’re supposed to eliminate. When the team discovers Paige Lambert is in fact the Queen of Hearts, they can’t ignore their handler’s orders. Is the bed and breakfast owner destined to die for her past crimes or will she end up under the protective custody of the men hired to kill her?

Adult excerpts can be found here today: http://sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com/

6 comments:

Lindsay Townsend said...

Congratulations, Destiny, on your latest release! It's lovely to see you here at Lindsay's Romantics!

I hope your 'Breakfast by the Sea' sells and sells!

Julia Rachel Barrett said...

Congrats! It sounds like a great story!

Savanna Kougar said...

Hey, Destiny, welcome! Wow, sounds like quite super suspense erotic romance. Jekyl Island, eh... no creatures, huh? Wonder if the bankster gangsters are going down?

Destiny Blaine said...

Lindsay~I'm so honored to be here. Great line-up of authors in one spot. When do you have another book release?

Julie~ Thank you! You're such a talented lady and of course, you're sporting great choices in publishers! ;)

Savanna~ How are you? I've missed you like crazy. It seems our paths cross but never at the same time. What book will we see coming soon from you?

Hugs,
Destiny

Savanna Kougar said...

Hey, Destiny, no, our paths haven't crossed for awhile. WOW! I am so impressed with your creativity! Mucho success with your contest and sales.

I'm not nearly as prolific as you are! However, Branded by the Texans just came out in print. And, I'm heading toward the finish line with my lastest WIP ~ Kandy Apple and Her Hellhounds. ~smiles~

Tess MacKall said...

Great contest, Destiny. I love MB. Woot! Love the book too. Love those boys for sure. Woot!