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In this issue: My Interview with Road to Romance, What readers think about my books, Current works, New Reviews, Author pages on Fallen Angeles, Coffee time romance, What's next Z's Story, Gabe's Prize plus excerpt, Chantilly's Lace, Update from www.Wolfmountain.com, Holiday message-- SNOW, Banners, Author's Forum, Chat with me, Authors of the Month, Sable Grey, JJ Massa, Lady Blade, Interview with Award winning Author Patti O'Shea, What do you want to see, next month.

The Wolf Warrior series by Rae Monet is exciting, absorbing, and hot, hot, hot! Roan and Serena drew me in and kept me enthralled in The Lost Wolf Warrior. I had to stay with them and find out what happened next. I was so glad that this was a series and happily tore into The Solarian Raven. Richard was intriguing and intense while Megan’s inner beauty and innocence made me like her right away. Rae stayed true to her characters and I became personally invested in the outcome. A Viking’s Vow is by far the hottest of the series so far. During the first chapter I had to turn the fan on! Eirik and Sable kept things pretty steamy. I couldn’t put the book down once I began. Rae tells me there’s another book coming out in this series in the next few months. As much as I loved the other three, Rae, all I can say is, HURRY UP!

The next book in the Solarian Warrior Series follows Sable from The Lost Wolf Warrior.

They called him Eirik the Fierce. A Norseman bred from a long line of Viking Jarl’s and the leader of a starving Icelandic settlement. The news from England--the King is offering a bounty equal to a year's harvest for the pelts of Scotland’s wolves.

What Eirik found in the highland forests of Scotland was much more valuable than he could imagine, her name was Sable.

For Sable, protecting the lives of the Solarian wolves is ingrained into the soul of every Wolf Warrior. When the battle-trained Norsemen invade the Realm territory, Sable has no choice but to fight. Forced into submission and taken prisoner Sable must surrender or die.

However, Eirik will find a female Wolf Warrior of the highest order does not take well to a life of Viking slave and he begins to wonder which of them has become enslaved.

...A Vikings Vow starts with a bang. This searing hot scene between Eirik and Sable will have you reaching for the ice water, and it sets the tone for the rest of their encounters. But there is also a great plot to enjoy... In spite of difficulties, these two people have a tender love story that survives all the obstacles. The descriptions of the villagers and Eirik's family create a believable picture and round out our understanding of the fierce warrior... This is a very engaging historical for readers who love sexy Viking sagas with a touch of the paranormal.

What do a female NASCAR driver and her NASCAR legend crew chief have in common? A love for the track and a craving for each other. Out now from www.Liquidsilverbooks.com, Racing Hearts. Read the excerpt here.

...Rae Monet's stories always capture a reader's imagination, and RACING HEARTS is certainly no exception. With the vivid details of NASCAR racing that Ms. Monet weaves together with a very poignant love story, she has penned a tale that is beautifully brought to life.

... RACING HEARTS will have your heart racing on and off the track. These two characters will leave you breathless with their passion for each other and for their careers. I found myself just as captivated by the secondary characters in this story and loved how it all came together. Rae Monet has done an awesome job in creating a story that will have you turning page after page until the very end.

Rae Monet gives the reader two gifts; well defined and very likable characters and an amazing story. The agents working with Jo are great fun and add give the story an edge. Troy’s suffering is convincing and this reader understood Jo’s need to help him heal. It’s only a matter of time until they give into their needs and the healing and maybe even love can’t be far behind.

STOLEN COURAGE is about the loss of faith in your fellow man and the healing power of love. Troy is a fearless competitor on the track, but he lost his edge and until he can get learn to trust again, he can’t be successful. Jo is the key to Troy’s healing and she intends to keep him safe, find the kidnappers and help restore his confidence. STOLEN COURAGE touched my heart. It’s a wonderful story with extraordinary characters and I highly recommend it.

This book holds the reader/reviewer till the end. It is fast paced and full of some really great moments that have captured this reader’s heart. The plot is full of action and vibrant characters that will have the readers begging for more from Ms. Monet. Wonderfully written and well thought plot that has the reader laughing and a shedding a tear for the hero and his lady fair, it leaves the reader crossing their fingers that all will come together for the hero and his lady so true love will prevail! The reader will also love some of Ms. Monet's other books as well. Ms. Monet is able to capture the feelings of the reader as if these characters where living breathing people that walk this earth with us. This reviewer gives this book five-cup rating for a book to hold onto for future generations to enjoy!! Alma little wolf

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ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Angel Farin, left for dead by the criminals she was investigating, was taken out of her job before she was ready and now she's wants to find the person responsible for ending her career... Angel's willing to step on anyone in her way... including FBI fugitive Agent Carl Zeik.

Special Agent Carl Zeik is assigned the most difficult undercover job of his career-- protect the big boss' daughter- Angel Farin, and finding out who's threatening her... with or without her cooperation.

Reluctantly teamed, Zeik and Angel begin to unravel the mystery behind a bank robbery gone wrong... it seemed simple... until they discover much more than they bargained for.

For SWAT Leader Gabe Blackhawk, bagging a fugitive is just another day on the job. Born of the Blackfoot Confederacy, a son of the Piikani Plains Indian tribe, Gabe is at one with his ancestry. A warrior at heart, passionate by nature and cool under pressure, Gabe has mastered all his demons, nothing can shake his world.

Until he meets Special Agent Kally Voker.

Perfection is expected, rules always followed. With a family history of successful Federal Law Enforcement officers, FBI SA Kally Voker toes the line of the law and abides by all regulations.

Until she meets Detective Gabe Blackhawk

In a cooperative homicide investigation, Gabe and Kally are hot on the trail of a suspected bomber. But they discover love won't be placed on hold in the name of justice.

Kally’s irritation escalated with every puffed out breath. She settled down into one of the uncomfortable airport chairs to wait, glancing at her watch for the third time. She grimaced, plucked some papers from her briefcase and began to plot her case.

Without meaning to, she flipped her wrist and checked the time again. She dropped her arm in disgust. Wouldn’t help to look at her darn watch again. The man was thirty minutes late. She had already called the number Jo had given her, but no one answered.

Kally was considering calling a cab and taking it to the police station when her attention was caught by a dark-haired man jogging into the airport. He was tall and slim, in a run five miles a day, male model way. BOISE POLICE SWAT was stamped across the front of his jacket in yellow and he wore tactical gear, including dark blue cargo pants and sturdy black boots.

He slowed to a stroll with a grace that stunned her. Long flowing movement, not a motion wasted, even though he seemed in a hurry. He walked with purpose; he knew where he was going, confident and alert. His gaze scanned the room as if he didn’t miss anything going on around him.

He was so striking it stunned her stupid. Blindingly handsome, but in a rugged old west way, exotic. He was obviously Detective Blackhawk. How many men ran around in SWAT gear in the middle of the day?

His gaze focused on her, as if he saw no one else in the waiting area, he seemed surprised at her appearance. Running his hand through his long hair, he headed her way. His skin was a lovely chocolate color, like creamy light fudge

Standing, Kally clutched her to-do book and file folder to her chest. The closer he came, the harder her heart pounded. Sweat pooled at the base of her neck. Heat infused her body, rushing up her face.

Kally looked into his eyes. They were light green, almost iridescent, the color of a frozen pond in the middle of winter. Stunning, but she saw something haunting lurking in his gaze, something she couldn’t quite place. The combination marred his perfection, bud didn’t lesson his appeal.

You better shake his hand, her mind commanded, instead of staring into his eyes like a teenage groupie. She turned the command into action, lifting her hand, and her notebook and file tumbled out of her arms in a flutter of paper.

“Ouch.” Slapping her hand to her forehead, she recoiled and landed on her ass.

He stood above her, his hand slapped on his forehead. “You okay?” Reaching down, he grabbed her hand to haul her up.

The moment the warmth of his skin touched hers, she was lost. All she could think about was a sultry, private beach and lying naked under this man. She let him draw her up, hoping he would tug her the extra three inches straight into his body.

“I’m assuming since you’re the only other one in the airport with a gun, besides me, you’re Kally Voker, Oakland FBI?” He reached down and retrieved her dropped items, handing them to her.

He smiled, a cigarette-after-sex smile. Sinful. He nearly blinded her with his sex appeal, oozing it from every pore. Then he reached out and stroked the bump on her forehead.

Kally tried to retrieve her calm demeanor. Unfortunately the heat of his fingers on her skin and the energy it created were melting her brain cells. She needed to pull herself together. She could hear her father’s voice in the back of her mind... be professional, good god, pull yourself together!

“Um, yeah, yeah... I’m Agent Voker.” She broke his ice green gaze and reached for her notebook and file. “Thanks.” The word seemed inadequate. She wanted to say, thanks for letting me look at you, you sexy, beautiful man. If Kally didn’t know any better, she would say love at first sight just hit her. Well maybe not hit, maybe like nearly knocked her out.

Tilting his head, he dropped his hand from her forehead and stared at her. Studying him back, she reached up and brushed her bangs from her eye.

“Sorry I’m so late, got a last minute call out.” He placed his hands in front of him in the universal sign of surrender. “I apologize, I... wasn’t expecting--.”

“It’s okay, I understand.” She reached down, shoved her notebook and file into her briefcase then hauled it over her shoulder, trying to fake being a composed professional woman. Breaking his gaze helped. She grabbed the handle of her suitcase and began rolling it with her.

He stepped forward and gripped the briefcase strap, trying to take it off her shoulder. She set her mouth and tugged. He pulled back, and she pulled harder. He raised a single brow. She wasn’t going to let him win this war. She was going to maintain her professionalism if it killed her and that meant carrying her own things. She was mortified by her own behavior. Truly embarrassed.

She held onto the leather strap as if it was her link to sanity. “No, thanks, I have it. Should we go? I’m anxious to team on this case.”

He released the leather, his hand slowly slipping off her shoulder. Kally stiffened as a shiver galloped down her spine to her toes. She had never had this sense of being off balance before. Never. Squaring her shoulders, she turned and preceded him, wondering when her equilibrium would return.

As she walked in front of him, he watched the sway of her hips. And what a sway it was. Uptight, organized, and wholeheartedly passionate were the immediate words that came into his mind, especially passionate.

He wanted to let down her hair. The blond curly mound piled on top of her head begged for release. He wanted to pluck the pins out, one at a time. Then, when her hair curled down past her shoulders, he wanted to suck on her lips, slowly, savoring.

Scott De’mont assumed the boring annual Apparel Conference in New York would be just another routine event.

Meeting eyes of Scott in the bar that night Chandra made a wanton decision. She decided to test her powers of seduction.

In an attempt to eliminate the competition Scott decided it was time to purchase it. Making some failing decisions over expanding line, Chantilly’s Lace was ripe for a takeover and Scott intended to acquire it.

An negotiation meeting with the owner gave Scott the shock of his life when he comes face to face with the lover of his dreams.

Now Scott takes on the most daunting task of his life, to convince Chandra that a multimillionaire, successful businessman wants her, not only in the business but also in his life.

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Juliet Coultier is fast becoming New York’s hottest modern artist. Her erotic sculptures have won enough attention that she has attracted both art fanatics and protestors, a sign of her rising success. But just when she thinks she can fly no higher, her world crumbles down around her when her exhibit at the museum is destroyed by a bomb. She finds herself the target of a hired killer and at the heart of a madman’s jealousy. Her only hope is that Joe Anniston, a detective familiar with the bomber, can find the man responsible for destroying her work.

Joe Anniston is still carrying the pain of losing his wife. All he has left are his memories of her and his job. When he is assigned to protect Juliet Coultier, a woman with talent, style, and sex appeal, he also discovers that he isn’t the only one who wants to protect her. Following the clues given by the hired bomber, he knows he hasn’t much time to find the person who is out to get Juliet. But will his growing affection for her lead him in the wrong direction or can he find the man who wants her dead before it’s too late?

It's difficult to take a short story and make it good, but Sable Grey has done just that. Her short tale takes you full circle, sex, conflict, a sexy hero, intrigue, suspense and finally, everlasting love. You'll love this little story, I know I did. Take it to bed with you, a little erotic fun and suspense before you shut your eyes for the night.

Vasile Velicescu is finally finding peace after the death of Nina Caruthers, his long time lover. But when he interviews a young woman who looks exactly like his lost love, and he is certain that it is her, Vasile is angry, yet elated to have found her once again. As a nine hundred and twenty-seven year old vampire, Vasile never knew much happiness, except for the times he was with Nina. As a man used to always having the upper hand, Vasile vows that he will uncover all Nina's reasons for leaving him years ago. If this woman is Nina, he’s not sure how he’ll punish her, he only knows that she will not be allowed to escape him a second time.

Nina Caruthers life has been filled with nothing much but pain. Still dealing with pain and side effects from her accident, Nina tries to make the most of the time she has left. Nina knew she shouldn’t have taken the job at Velicescu Finance. At first her smooth and sexy boss, Vasile Velicescu makes her feel things, familiar things that she can't understand. What is this hold he has on her? She's afraid she’s falling for him but he is keeping things from her. He reminds her so much of the man she’d called her Midnight Lover. She’d known him for years, before her accident, but hadn’t seen him since. She’d kept a diary about her old lover – if only she remembered what her notations meant.

Counting Midnight is the story of Vasile Velicescu and his lost lover, Nina Caruthers. Thinking Nina has died, Vasile, a 927 year old vampire. could not seem to move on with his life. That was until Nina reappears, whipped of her memory and applying for a position in his company. Confused and angry she hasn't contacted him, Vasile decides he needs to find out what happened to her so her takes her on as his employee.

Counting Midnight is a sweet love story that reminds us of the importance of keeping your love one's close. J.J. does a wonderful job at taking us to the merged world of present day and vampires without overdoing, giving a great romance, with a yummy taste of blood and sensual sex. Vasile's character is rich in culture and etiquette, just as you would picture an ancient Vampire should be. You will feel as if you are there, with him, in his world. J.J. grasp of the language and description keep you there, embroiled with the characters. Nina is confused at the attraction she hold for Vasile, yet J.J. has drawn her strong as well as vulnerable. The story takes us through a new relationship which blooms between the characters as they discover their renewed love and passion. I think you'll enjoy this tale, especially if your a fan of vampires and sensual romance. The story is wrapped up very nicely in a great little package, a little action, a little suspense, and a lot of heat. Nice one J.J

Stacy Kenley has spent the last 15 years waiting for word about the love of her life, Dylan Phillips. It finally comes and she has no choice but to believe he's failed in his promise to return to her. She must bury him at long last and truly get on with her life...

Or at least she thought she did. A month after his funeral she starts to see him...standing in the rain on the corner...in her bathroom...in her bedroom...in her dreams. But is Dylan real? Or a ghost her fragile imagination has cooked up to hold onto the hope she's had all these years...

Will she be able to go all the way to the other end of the Universe to find out? How far will she go to once again find herself "In the Arms of a Lost Love..."

Wow... Lady Blade can write a story! That's what I found out when I decided to read her book. She's a wonderful world builder. This story, In the Arms of A Lost Love, was my first Lady Blade book and won't be my last. She made the story come alive, and the book has a great little surprise as it takes you into world of sci-fi, which I found Lady Blade's writing can compete with best of them. A fantastic world. This is a great story, made me laugh, cry, boil in anger, and remember it the next day. Can't beat that!

Kayelle Allen-For Women Only is coming out December 12, 2004 from www.liquidsilverbooks.com. You have to grab this one, it's great.

Patti thanks so much for agreeing to an interview. We’re talking to Patti O’Shea author of Ravyn’s Flight (which personally is sitting on my book shelf) and the new 2176 series. Patti O’Shea here folks, let’s get to know her.

I think it has to do with my fascination for exploring the relationship between men and women. I love watching my hero and heroine interact with each other and the way they change and grow as the story progresses. And I love a happy ending!

I was in 8^th grade when I found out how much I enjoyed writing. A friend of mine wrote a story using everyone in the class as characters. I didn't like what she did with "me" and she refused to change it. That's when I decided to write my own story, so that I'd have control. I soon found out the joke was on me because my characters have a lot of control! But this is how I discovered that I loved writing and I've been doing it ever since.

Next up is the third book in the Crimson City series. It will be out in the fall of 2005 and I'm really excited about these characters! This heroine is pretty different from the women I usually have talking to me and I think she'll be a challenge, but then every book presents at least one of those.

I'm a seat of the pants writer, although with "The Power of Two," I started doing something I call chapter goals. When I finished a chapter, I'd think about the next one and decide what I wanted or needed to occur, then I'd try to make it happen.

I write whenever I can! I write before I go to work, I write during lunch at work, I write when I get home from work and I write on the weekends.

The kind of research I do depends on what I need for the story. I usually buy a book or two--or more--on the subject I need to learn about because I like to highlight key points as I read. And I'll watch documentaries and check out small points on the internet.

I also have a pretty eclectic educational background since the University of Minnesota's School of Journalism required its majors to have a very well-rounded curriculum. It's come in handy because I know a little bit about a lot of things—at least enough to point me in the right direction—and then I research to acquire a more in-depth knowledge.

All over the place! With "Ravyn's Flight," I saw, in my mind's eye, a clock blinking 12:00 and I was curious what was going on. The whole story started with that visual image and my curiosity.

For "The Power of Two," I heard the word "nanotechnology" in my head and started thinking about what would be cool about that. Then I heard my heroine's name a few minutes later and once I had that, everything started coming.

In my Crimson City book, it all began with the characters and their backgrounds.

What was the first romance novel you read? How did it shape your own writing goals?

I actually don't remember which one was first. I would go to the library and wander around, so I was reading books all over the spectrum. One thing I do recall, though, is that if I were reading a book without a romance in it, I would create one in my head. I always found reading a book without a strong romance to be dissatisfying no matter how good the rest of the story was, so maybe that's why I write what I do.

Sometimes, but mostly I don't. I like to write with a baseball game on TV and the sound muted. That way I can just glance up now and then, see what's happening and go back to writing. Right now, I'm eager for spring training! Of course, I live in Minnesota, so I'm eager for spring, period.

My next project is the third book in the Crimson City series. My hero and heroine are both half demon and half human and they have issues to deal with because of their backgrounds. Conor is pretty edgy and Mika is too, but she also has this mischievous streak. I'm about a quarter of the way into the book right now, and I'm really enjoying these two.

I have a bunch of ideas and I've worked up a few proposals for them. One is a spin off of "Ravyn's Flight." The hero and heroine are new characters, but I plan to run Stacey and Alex as a secondary couple again and wrap up their story for all the readers who asked to see it.

Another is a paranormal romance where the heroine is a troubleshooter for a society of magic users and she has to rescue the hero from her former mentor. This heroine's issue is that she believes everyone is waiting for her to slip up, so she's almost too kick-butt. But she feels she has something to prove.

My third proposal isn't quite finished, but it's close. If I only had time to work on it, I could get it done and out there! It's a romantic suspense. The heroine is a thief who's been blackmailed into working for a top secret government agency. She meets the hero when they're partnered on a case. This is his story and I find the hero fascinating. I kind of see the book as a cross between two old television shows; It Takes a Thief and Mission: Impossible—implausible, but exciting.

My best moment had to be selling "Ravyn's Flight." This is what I'd dreamed of since I started scribbling with a pencil in a spiral notebook in the 8^th grade. I think the euphoria lasted about six weeks.

How did it feel when you received the acceptance letter for your first book?

I'd mailed "Ravyn's Flight" at the beginning of January and a week or so later, left for vacation. I came back to find I had two voice mail and an email from Kate Seaver at Dorchester. Of course, it was too late to call New York, so I spent that evening talking with a friend. She kept insisting I'd sold and I kept saying it's only been three weeks since I sent the manuscript; something must have happened to it and they needed a new copy. My friend was right; I sold it the next day. I think I walked around with the published book in my hand for two weeks before I finally believed it was real.

If you were stranded on an island… what four things would you have with you?

Indoor plumbing, electricity, high speed internet access and a computer. I know I couldn't actually have anything but the computer "with" me, but those are the four things I'd want. I would have made a terrible pioneer!

Hmm, maybe more in recognition at first sight. I believe we have a soul mate and that on some level we recognize each other when we meet. Of course, no one is a blank slate, so we have to get to know each other and love takes time to grow.

If you could go back into time and witness one event in the history of the world-- what would it be?

Well, judging by what I have to edit out of my stories, my favorite word must either

What really gets me fired up creatively is when one of my characters, or their story, sparks something I find interesting. In my Crimson City story, it was the hero and heroine's backgrounds that really intrigued me and had me all excited to work on their book. They have such opposite experiences, yet they fit together and balance each other so beautifully.

I like to think I'm always open spiritually and emotionally to whatever life has to offer.

Negativity. I have a really hard time writing or finding much energy after reading or hearing something that isn't positive. I'm developing a thicker skin, and learning to ignore more and more of it every day.

I'd love to be an artist, to be able to pick up a sketch book and a pencil and draw what I see. It frustrates me endlessly that I have no talent in this direction.

The list is way too long! How about if I say the only profession I'm interested in doing full time is writing?

I'm definitely happiest when I'm barefoot. Living in Minnesota is hard because the summers are so short! I start complaining the minute it's cold enough to need socks.

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