Friday, October 11, 2013

"Too sexy for his Stetson" Plus Giveaway, 5 Star Review and Excerpt

Too Sexy For His Stetson
by Mal Olson
Contemporary Western Romantic Suspense
Categories:  Action/Adventure
Publisher:  Anessa Books
Release Date:  April 29, 2013
Heat Level:  Steamy
Length:  318 pages

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Description:
Anguished over his father's lack of morals, Deputy Blade Beringer struggles to conquer self-doubts. When he and his K9 partner Rambo arrive in the mountains of northern Idaho, Blade is faced with a band of white supremacists, a homicide investigation, and a murder cold case, not to mention the task of training a gorgeous blond rookie.

Trainee Brandy Wilcox is bent on clearing her mother's name of a wrongful murder conviction. While working the homicide investigation with her sexy new training officer, she discovers a connection between the victim and her mother's case. The two deputies struggle to resist their mutual attraction and abide by the no-fraternizing rules, but passion blazes and teeters on the brink of love. With a killer targeting them and danger lurking at every turn, Brandy doubts their love can blossom, especially when she puts Officer Skip Coogan—Blade's best friend and father figure—at the top of her suspect list.

Warning: This title is intended for readers over the age of 18 as it contains adult sexual situations and/or adult language, and may be considered offensive to some readers.

About the Author:

Award winning author, Mal Olson, writes adrenaline kicked romantic suspense. She enjoys skydiving, ski jumping, SCUBA, hang gliding, big wave surfing, car racing, mountain climbing—that is, vicariously through her characters, who are always kick-ass, and often boss her around rather than allowing her to spin her stories the way she intends. (She did, however, personally engage in zip lining this past summer.)

Her debut novel Shadow of Deceit , released by The Wild Rose Press in 2012, is an edge of the seat romantic suspense-thriller set in Milwaukee and parts of northern Wisconsin. Shadow of Deceit  earned Mal a spot as finalist in WisRWA's 2013 Write Touch Reader's Award contest for published authors.

A couple of her favorite reviews came from Beverly at The Wormhole, who said, “Wow! This one has it all! Non-stop action, hot and sexy characters, betrayal, smokin' romance, and a thrilling plot--” and Gothic Mom's Book Review, which stated, “In the 150+ books that I read per year, there are very few that receive a five star rating. Shadow of Deceit  did just that. Non stop action, sexual tension, an adventure that had me on the edge of my seat...A fantastic book that had me from page one...”

 Too Sexy For His Stetson is another romantic suspense-thriller. This time Olson's bossy characters lead her to the mountains of Northern Idaho, where a deputy sheriff and his female rookie deal with menacing white supremacists, a homicide, a murder cold case, and a threat to a nearby dam—all while trying to keep their hands off each other. Meanwhile, Rambo, the hero's retired K-9, quietly steals the show.

Olson also offers two short stories. Danger Zone , which has spent months in the Kindle top 100 free romantic suspense category, is a guaranteed fifteen minute pulse pounder where two strangers survive a rock 'n roll landing on an icy Milwaukee runway and chase a could-be terrorist into the danger zone. Me and Brad , a feel good romance, features an irresistible K-9 and was ranked in the Kindle free top 100 list for months in the Contemporary Romance category.

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Excerpt #2

We’ll take a break here.” In shallow water, Blade jumped out and pulled the raft ashore. They tossed aside their life vests and helmets and climbed onto sun-baked rocks, settling on a boulder that rose four feet above the water and cantilevered over the river.

Brandy retrieved water bottles and a bag of homemade trail mix from the dry pack, poured a handful for herself, and handed it to Blade.

“Where are the M&M’s?”

“I ate them while I was mixing, so I added dried fruit instead.”

“Yum.” He turned up his nose and tossed back a handful despite the sarcasm. Then he surprised her. “So, suppose Secada lied about being with Skip the night of the murder. Aren’t there millions of people who weren’twith Secada that night?”

“Sure,” she said, a handful of trail mix midway to her mouth, “but the fact that Coogan lied about it is significant.”

“With Secada out of the picture, who’s to prove he lied?”

“Exactly. His death is so convenient.” Brandy’s stomach muscles tightened. Her gut feeling about Skip’s guilt remained as strong as Blade’s unconditional belief in the man’s innocence. “Why do you refuse to consider Skip could have a dark side?”

“Because his personal history is impeccable.”

“But—”

“Skip comes from a highly respected family. His dad was a cop who lost his life in the line of duty. And his grandfather was a Chief Inspector.”

“Things happen to people.”

“Not people who are made of the right stuff.”

“You really believe that? Like father, like son? And a person’s either born to be good or destined to be bad?”

He shrugged, and Brandy recalled his comment from the other night. I’m the product of an angel and a demon.“You’re living proof that theory is pure BS.”

The muscles in his cheek tightened, along with the set of his jaw.

“Blade?” She reached for him, not knowing her intention, simply wanting to reassure him. Before her fingers made contact with his arm, he grabbed her wrist. Her heartbeat surged. An eternity passed while his gaze burrowed into hers. Then he brought her hand to his mouth and nipped a Rice Chex clenched in her grip.

“Tasty...”

“You’re a good man, Blade.”

The scowl line on his forehead deepened.

She thought he was going to drop her hand and retreat, but he seemed to shake off whatever was bothering him, and suddenly heat simmered in his eyes.

She cleared her throat and tried to edge back.

“We could be headed for dangerous water, Brandy.”

“Are we talking about what I think we’re talking about?”

“I meant what I said. I’m not into serious relationships. You need to know the score before—”

“What? Before things get out of control and progress to the next level?”

“Something like that.”

The hair on the back of her neck ruffled. “Always so presumptuous—who said I want to take things to the next level?”

“So you’re not interested?”

“No,” she huffed. Then chanced looking him in the eye.

It happened so quickly, she felt like she’d been side-swiped by a Humvee. He jerked her tight against his chest, sealing his mouth over hers. For a second, every nerve in her body quivered.

She came to her senses, stiffened, and tried to pull away.

He held her tight. His tongue slipped between her lips, and his body heat burned against her skin. She couldn’t resist. She sucked him in, a moan escaping from her throat.

Before she had a chance to get her bearings and back off, he pulled away, a smile curving his lips. “Presumptuous, maybe. A bastard, definitely. But you just failed the lie detector test. Like hell you’re not interested.”

“Screw you, Beringer.” Catching him off guard, she gave him a forceful shove, and he flipped into the water. When he didn’t surface after a minute, she scurried off the boulder and waded into the water. “Blade?”

She started counting seconds.

“Blade, don’t mess around.”

Something clawed at her toes. Before she could brace herself, the something gripped her ankles. Her feet went out from under her, and she smacked the water butt first.

With a forceful kick, she freed one foot, twisted around and head-butted Blade in the gut. He snickered as he went sprawling.

Laughing, she sloshed toward shore, but before she made it to land, he caught her and spun her around to face him. And there she was again, in his arms, his chest snug against her drenched T-shirt. She could have freed herself with a well-aimed knee to the groin. But this wasn’t scenario training, and he wasn’t a perpetrator. And she didn’t really want to get away. Not with his blue eyes darkening, looking at her the way they were.

“For a drowned rat, you sure smell good. What are you wearing? French Potion Number Nine?”

This was her cue to knock it off and wriggle free. “Shampoo.” Eau de drugstore gener-eek. The extent of her collection of seductive fragrances. Then she realized she’d splashed on Tendre Amour that morning, a sample packet of her favorite perfume, which she couldn’t afford to buy.

“Yeah, you’re right it’s French.” She shrugged and tried again, half-heartedly, to pull free. He refused to loosen his hold. “Tendre Amour,” she said, pouring on the French accent. And, wow, if it had this effect on Blade, maybe she should have splurged and bought a bottle. Every time she went to the mall in Fort Shoshone she picked up at least one free sample.

His fingers threaded through her wet hair, tugging her closer, twisting a curl around his index finger. He inhaled.

Her pulse throbbed in her throat. She remembered his lie detector comment. “Is this another test?”

“For me it is.” He sighed and released her, stepping back, his gaze slowly sliding over her, top to bottom. It settled on the soaked image of Jon Bon Jovi’s smiling face.

5 Star Review
I received this book from the touring host for an honest review.
This is the first book I have read about this author, and definitely not the last.

Really? OMG. Adorable. Awww. Sweet.
Just some of the one word phrases that come to mind reading this book. Tension, suspense and action in the middle of a budding romance is now what I call a great read. With enough testosterone and hormones flowing, a sexy Deputy Sheriff and a gorgeous rookie and you have a winner.
The plot was exciting, and kept you guessing till the end. The villain was deceitful and treacherous. His scheming and murderous attitude always a thorn on our sexy deputy sheriff's side.
Feisty women, Brandy and Tonya, will keep you at the edge of your seat.
Brandy our gorgeous rookie clashed with Blake Beringer from the moment they met, in a somewhat peculiar situation that set the tone of the book throughout. Seeking justice for her deceased mother, convicted murderer, and the real killer of Marilyn Abbott.
The minute Lieutenant Blake Beringer set his eyes on Brandy, his new rookie he knew he had problems. Electricity flowed between them, filling the pages with sexual tension. Struggling with his identity as a man and loyalty towards the man who saved him, Brandy became the balm to his aching heart. Doubt always between them because of Skip Coogan, and his part in both their lives. One knew him as a monster, the other as a hero, which almost destroyed the budding attraction.
And I can not do a good book review if I do not refer to the K9 friend, Rambo. Ex-partner and retired Blake took him with him when he relocated to Idaho. The strong bond between Rambo and Blake unmistakable, and the true hero in this story. The phrase "a man's best friend" wonderfully illustrated within the book. He won Brandy's heart, giving her love and acceptance she needed which open her heart for so much more than just K9 love.
As they plough through the country in search for the terrorists and killer, they became a unique team. Both Blake and Brandy were confronted with their own issues, set it aside to have the one thing they both want. Home.
The story was set against the Shoshone River, with its rapids, down pours and beauty giving you a feel of a believable story and trusted characters.
The romance was building steadily, giving the reader just enough to make this a wonderful suspense filled read. Fast paced but not rushed, you were pulled into the lives of the sheriff's and the problems they faced.
The Neo Nazi Freedom Fighters tested all their abilities and knowledge, their self-righteous acts demeaning and barbaric. Causing more action and adventure between the pages. Spellbound till the end.
A story I enjoyed.



GIVEAWAY INFO: 
Prize is a $15 Amazon Gift Card. 
Contest is tour-wide, open internationally and ends Oct 12.
Must be 18 years of age of older to enter. 




5 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Love the great pictures you added to the post. Thanks for hosting me today! Mal

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    2. Great pleasure Mal, great story. Hope there is a follow up.
      Tonya and Thigpen, now there are two characters that has to meet, don't you think? ;)

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  2. Ah, you might think Tonya and Thigpen, but read my free short story Danger Zone that features Thiggy and an Air Force pilot and you may wonder who his match will be. :)

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    1. I will do that. You keep me guessing **smile**

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