Cluing into Romance: Intrigue

Ha! I was first here as well. I'm going to try to post the cover of my upcoming Intrigue. I hope it works.

 Delores

Hey, gang! Wow, I had a hard time getting here. I tried to connect to the Intrigue discussions yesterday, but it kept telling me I wasn't allowed to post. I was signed in, but whatever. I figured it's that new technology that always seems to be a little bit smarter than me

Hey, Kathy! Glad you joined us!

Julie Miller

Finally found the new site.  Not sure if I am going to like this new format but will live with it.

 Great cover Delores.

glad to see you in here too.

Well, I made it as well. The new look is definitely new. I actually like it more every time I visit.

I must share something with you all. I'm in Atlanta with my dh for a FILK-con (Georgia Filk). FILK is Science Fiction Folk Singing. Think of it as Weird Al Yankovich for Trekkies.

He loves it . . . . I'm writing.

Anyhow, I went to the banquet/dinner dance with him last night and there was a guy in a kilt who was part of one of the FILK singing groups (The Brobdignagian Bards.) Well ladies, he danced. In the kilt.  ::wow::

I wanted to go up to him afterwards and thank him, for all women everywhere, for dancing in a kilt. Luckily, my dh is soooooo not jealous. He thought I was hilarious for ogling the lovely Scot all evening. And no I didn't want to dance with him. That way I wouldn't have been able to enjoy that fine butt.

Almost made me want to write a historical -- almost;

Mallory

It took me a while to find this place, but I do like it. It's great that we can post pictures now. I just can't resist posting my Jan. cover.

 LOL on the Scott dancing, Mallory. I wish I'd been there. I need to go to more conferences. Could RWA book him for dinner entertainment? :-)

 Dana

Cool!

Here's my February book cover.

I like the new website design already!

I've loved all your rain-soaked covers, Paula!  This one is especially sizzling with tension.   (hmm... don't know if that's the right emoticon, but great cover--Congrats!)

Julie Miller 

Shannon, thank you so much! I hope you enjoy Newborn Conspiracy. It'll be out next month. Then, in March, there's the final book of the miniseries, The Horseman's Son.   I'm going to hate for the series to end because I've enjoyed spending time with these guys.

Delores

My copy of "Newborn Conspiracy" arrived today.  So far I have absolutely loved the stories and will be sad to see them come to an end.  I think the covers are just precious.  Nothing is more "ahhhhhhh" inspiring than a strong man cradleing a small child with love.

<< My copy of "Newborn Conspiracy" arrived today.  So far I have absolutely loved the stories and will be sad to see them come to an end.  I think the covers are just precious.  Nothing is more "ahhhhhhh" inspiring than a strong man cradleing a small child with love. >>

 Ellen, thank you!! That made my day.   I've really loved the covers, too. All those great looking guys, and whenever I see the babies, I turn to mush. Love those little ones!

Delores

<<Shannon, are those your little guys in the photo? They're PRECIOUS!>>

Delores--Yes these are my little guys. The picture is actually a few years old but still one of my favorites. I think I will always see them this way. And thanks. I think they are precious too.

Say it ain't so? The series is almost over?  I have to admit, the cover is what got me on the first one. But the stories kept me coming back. Sorry to see it end. 

Shannon 

Great!!! At least I'll have something to look forward to. Love stories about strong men and babies.

Shannon

Thanks, Shannon and Ellen.  I really hope you'll enjoy the new series.

Ellen, I'm a Texas too, even though my husband's job has moved us all over the place. My roots and heart will always be Texan.

<< There is a difference when someone from Texas or with Texas roots writes a story set in Texas.   They get the true understanding that Texas is not just a place but a feeling.  >>

Elaine, I agree!!!

As for Sheriff Medina, he's going to make another appearance in an Intrigue next year, and then I hope he'll get his own story after that. I'm so glad you remembered him. He didn't have very many pages, but I was hoping he'd stand out.

 Delores

Thanks Jeanette. It's one of my favorites.

 Shannon

Delores, I looove your Texas Paternity idea. Can't wait for the books to come out.

I'm swamped with edits here that must be done or else. Then I'll get to start a new project and that is always exciting. I can't wait to get to know my ex-commando hero. It'll be a cross-country chase thriller. My working title is Protective Custody. I think it might have been used before so I'll probably have to come up with something better.

I'm running a new contest on my web site if anyone is interested. The lucky winner will receive the top 5 books on her wish list.

Well, back to work with me. (Yes, that was the sound of the whip cracking.)

 Dana

Over the weekend I read Texas Ransom and it was very good but much different from most Intrigues.  The husband was looking for his wife who had been kidnapped and what he had to do to get her back.  There were a few suprises along the way and he really changed during the book. 

Also read Sheik Seduction and it was very good.  I had guessed who the main bad guy was but not the reason he was so bad.

Hi Dana, Elaine, Julie and Delores!

Dana, Protective Custody is a great title.  Let us know if you get to keep it.

Thanks for asking, Dana!

This year I have my current release from Blaze, AT YOUR COMMAND.

Then in June, I launch my Precinct: Brotherhood of the Badge mini-series from Intrigue.  4 cops who are brothers.  Their father, a veteran cop is murdered, and despite departmental regulations, they'll do whatever it takes to bring their father's murderer to justice.  Along the way, they'll deal with escaped convicts, abusive ex-husbands, twisty mysteries, a cold-blooded hitman, a stalker, a leggy medical examiner, a single mom with an adorable toddler, a shy plain Jane secretary with secrets, a quirky eye-witness with a trio of guard dogs, and one very mysterious and dangerous bad guy.

Here are the titles:

Protective Instincts-June

Armed and Devastating-July

Private S.W.A.T. Takeover-October

Kansas City Christmas-November

Intrigued?  (couldnt' resist the pun )

Who else? 

Julie Miller 

Dana, I didn't get to keep any of my titles either, which is probably a good thing. LOL.

As for 2008, I have:

Newborn Conspiracy, Feb.

The Horseman's Son, March

Questioning the Heiress, July

Expecting Trouble, Oct.

Delores

And, oh yeah, Protective Instincts is my title.  A rarity for me.   The other three are courtesy my editor.    Maybe 5 out of 30 titles are my original title.  Maybe another 5 are ones I brainstormed and came up with when asked to change.  The others are all someone else's creative idea.

Julie Miller 

Thanks Delores --- I'm really enjoying the "Five Alarm Babies" and am looking forward to the Texas Paternity books.

Julie, Dana and Delores, I think 2008 is going to be a fantastic year for Intrigue.  What a great line-up of titles. 

I find it fascinating that a majority of your titles are not chosen.  Have you ever been disappointed with a title your editor picked?

Oh, and if a link is available and you're referring to your book, please feel free to link to your book on eHarlequin.com.  In fact, I encourage it!

Finshed this last night.  It was very good as usual.  I am glad that the next book comes out next month.  This clinic has sure caused a lot of trouble.