Welcome back, Amber Daulton! Today’s guest author has a new steamy romantic suspense tale to delight your eyeballs, brain, and other parts. Read on for a steamy excerpt, character interview, ordering info., and a giveaway. Take it away, Amber!
Wrong place, wrong time. Now she’s running for her life.
Beautician Chanel Leroc can wield a pair of scissors like nobody’s business. After she witnesses a murder and lands on a serial killer’s hit list, she has to figure out how to protect herself—and fast. The killer tracks her down, but her sexy new neighbor, Dr. Ryan Naylor, drives the brute off.
The police dump the pair in a witness protection program, which doesn’t last long. Either the killer has a connection to the police, or he’s far more intelligent than they realize. All Chanel wants to do is get back to her safe life and get to know her neighbor better. Instead, she and Ryan hit the road and try to survive on their own.
How will they stay alive and keep their blooming romance intact with the killer hot on their trail?
Excerpt:
Ryan sat on the edge of his bed as the TV news reporter droned on about a three-car pileup. He tunneled his hand through his hair, forcing the locks up at odd angles.
She bit back a moan, the nerves in her fingers tingling. If only she could grip his hair for him and make him moan. Heat flushed her face and spread down her neck to her chest.
Yep. I’m losing it.
Starting an affair in the middle of this god-awful situation ranked as one of the stupidest things she could do. But damn, he was hot. His dimples and that cleft chin—oh, mama! What did he look like beneath his T-shirt and slacks? His hard, toned biceps had been tormenting her for days. Her mouth watered for a bite.
She shook her head. No more thinking about Ryan naked, period.
The sketch of Dipper flashed on the television. Ryan turned up the volume as the drawing shrunk to quarter size.
The camera zoomed in on a blonde female news anchor. “The Streetwalker Killer is still at large. So far, the police have linked him with the deaths of four women. Two witnesses are now in police protective custody. If you have seen this man, call the toll-free number at the bottom of the screen.”
Sure enough, the number flashed beneath the image of the woman.
Ryan launched to his feet. “What the hell? Detective Boyle promised he wouldn’t tell the media about us. They shouldn’t know about any witnesses, let alone being in custody.”
She stomped away from the window. “At least the anchorwoman didn’t reveal our names. Call Mackeroy. Find out what’s going on.”
He reached for his pocket as a shot rang from outside.
Glass cracked. The curtain flapped as cool air rushed in. A bullet struck one of the upper cabinets in the kitchenette.
She screamed and dropped to the floor.
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Book Trailer
Character Interview with Dr. Ryan Naylor, from Ryan’s Temptation
Sadira: Thank you for visiting today, Ryan. I’ve heard your story has some tense moments, so I’d rather talk about the good stuff instead of the bad. Hopefully, this interview will be easy and painless for you.
Ryan: Sounds great to me. Thanks.
Sadira: What’s your goal in this story?
Ryan: So much for easy, but okay, I get it. You want to give your readers some background, right? My goal is to survive. I got mixed up in something horrific, and my life turned upside down. I’m a doctor who did time in the emergency room, so I’ve seen the worst humankind has to offer. Sometimes, though, I still can’t believe what happened to me. Having a serial killer for a stalker is no picnic.
Sadira: So true, and yes, you’re right. I just wanted to give my readers some basic info on what your story is about. Now, to the fun stuff. How would you describe yourself in a personal ad, if you weren’t dating Chanel, that is?
Ryan: Hmm…let’s see. I’m six feet tall with broad shoulders and a lean build. My blond hair is short but long enough that a few locks often fall into my eyes. For fun, I like to jog and go camping. I’m a bit of a workaholic, but I’ve since quit the hospital and found a position at a private heath clinic, I have more free time.
Sadira: Do you own your own home or rent?
Ryan: I rent. My apartment is actually right above Chanel’s apartment, just two stories up.
Sadira: That’s convenient. Do you have a pet? What kind? If you don’t, what kind would you like to have?
Ryan: I haven’t had a pet since I was a kid, but I surprised Chanel with a mixed-breed puppy last Christmas. She named the dog Angel.
Sadira: Aww. When you’re upset, what gives you away?
Ryan: I run my fingers through my hair. It’s my tell-tale sign that not everything is right in my world.
Sadira: I see. Do you get by, live comfortably, or live extravagantly?
Ryan: I live comfortably. Lots of people think doctors are wealthy since the cost of health care is astronomical in this country, and I know some doctors, especially surgeons, are well off. Not me, though. I’m just a clinical health doctor. I have lots of bills, including college debt, and I don’t own or want to own a sports car. The cost of living is absurd in Denver, and I took a pay cut when I left the hospital for the clinic.
Sadira: What makes you laugh out loud?
Ryan: Chanel. She’s the funniest person I know, and her humor leans toward sarcastic. She can just give me a look, and I know what she’s thinking or if she’s about to tease me. Our connection is deep and powerful.
Sadira: That’s awesome. Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Ryan: Yes. Even though my book has its dark moments, it’s ultimately a story about love, strength, and the fragility of the human spirit. Life is all about taking chances. If something goes wrong, do your best to keep your head up and move on, or try again.
Sadira: Thank you so much for chatting with me today.
Ryan: Anytime. Thanks for having me.
About the Author
Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through Daulton Publishing, The Wild Rose Press, and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.
