Linsey Lanier
Sally Kilpatrick
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Tami Brothers
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Carol Burnside
Debbie Kaufman
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It’s time to turn up the heat…
…with my hot new trilogy of books out this summer–WHITE HEAT, BODY HEAT and KILLER HEAT. Each book stands alone but they all revolve around a private security company called Department 6 and the retired special forces, private investigators and police officers who make their living working as “hired guns.” These men and women face some diverse and unusual circumstances—and some very frightening challenges. So get ready to head to the beach, sit back and enjoy the ride.
In WHITE HEAT, Nate Ferrentino and Rachel Jessop, two members of Department 6, are hired to infiltrate a dangerous cult that has recently settled in the former ghost town of Paradise, Arizona. Members of this cult worship at the feet—and in the bed–of its charismatic leader, Ethan Wycliff. But with one woman claiming to have been stoned, and another missing, Wycliff might be more of a devil than the prophet he claims to be….
In BODY HEAT, Police Chief Sophia St. Claire finds herself out of her investigative league when someone starts shooting people at pointblank range and leaving them to rot in the desert sun just outside her small town. Help arrives in the form of California’s Department 6 Roderick Guerrero. But as the half-breed bastard of a wealthy local rancher, he has a history he can’t get past–a history that includes Sophia St. Claire.
In KILLER HEAT, the remains of seven women have been discovered in Skull Valley, Arizona. It’s up to Jonah Young, from Department 6, to assist the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Department in solving these murders. But he doesn’t anticipate the complications that arise when he’s forced to work with an old flame. Then everything grows more complicated—and far too personal. They quickly zero in on the most likely suspect, but betting on the wrong man might be the last thing they ever do….
As you can see, all three books are set in Arizona. While growing up, I lived in Chandler for eight years, back when it was still a farming community and not the sprawling metropolis it has since become. I miss those days, especially the long dog days of summer, which is probably why I’ve chosen to set each of these titles in a small town during the hot months. If you’ve never experienced an Arizona summer, or one of their infamous monsoons, you’re really missing something….
Also, Arizona has more than its share of ghost towns. Paradise, the setting of the first book, is one of them. I took a little (or a lot) of artistic liberty when I settled my fictional cult in Paradise, but it’s a unique place that really exists. With such a perfect name, I couldn’t resist.
YOU’RE INVITED…
…to the party of the summer. Join me on Twitter tonight (Wednesday, August 4 at 8 – 10 p.m. eastern time – party hashtag #bnparty. Register at my web site (www.brendanovak.com) to receive your email raffle tickets the the THREE iPads and all the other great prizes I’ll be giving away!
WHITE HEAT LIP GLOSS
Three Custom Color Specialists has created a lip gloss just for me—and the name of the shade? WHITE HEAT! Lip gloss is the one beauty essential I can’t live without, so you can imagine how pleased I am to have found a company that can customize shades. A sheer and sexy hot pink lip gloss with silver-white and opalescent shimmer, WHITE HEAT is available in Three Custom Color Specialists’ swing-out lip gloss pot. Apply with your finger or favorite lip brush. ($21.50) You can purchase it at www.threecustom.com – or maybe you’ll win some at the party1!
Bio:
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Brenda Novak has written nearly forty novels. She also runs an annual on-line auction for diabetes research every May at www.brendanovak.com. To date, she’s raised over $1 million. Brenda considers herself lucky to be a mother of five and married to the love of her life.
Brenda Novak
New York Times Bestselling Author of WHITE HEAT, On Sale July 27th! www.brendanovak.com
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August 4th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Good morning Brenda,
Your trilogy sounds fabulous…especially since I’ve traveled through that area and even have relatives down there.
I remember once being out by the pool at seven in the morning with a cup of coffee…and it was already 87 degrees. It was definitely a “heat” day.
Good luck on your new release.
Sandy
August 4th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Thanks for being with us, Brenda. I’ve only passed through Arizona a couple of times, but it’s beautiful country. Your trilogy sounds terrific. I’ll have to get a copy of all three.
August 4th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Your triology sounds fantastic. Your intros were very intriguing. I’ve never experienced an Arizona summer, but with the heat wave in full swing in the country, I imagine it’s now hotter than ever there.
Thank you for blogging with us today and for all the work you do to put together your on-line auction for diabetes research. The Petit Fours and Hot Tamales were proud to have participated in this year’s auction.
Marilyn Baron
August 4th, 2010 at 8:18 am
Brenda,
Thanks for joining us today. Your books sound like great reads for the long days of summer.
August 4th, 2010 at 8:34 am
I’ve read the excerpt for the first one, White Heat, and was immediately sucked into the story. Hope to “see” you at the party tonight!
August 4th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Hi Brenda –
Your books are always on my keeper shelf and loved White Heat. I haven’t spent much time in Arizona so I’m enjoying seeing it through your eyes.
I will be at the party for a little bit, but I get up pretty early EST so I may not hang late. You have the most clever online events.
Congrats on the start to another great series and see you later.
August 4th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Brenda,
Thanks for stopping by, and I’m excited to read these. I’ve traveled through Arizona once an even went to a ghost town (Jerome). I can’t wait to check these out!
Do you have any helpful hints for setting a fictional story in a real place? I’m curious about your use of Paradise–I think I remember seeing brochures for it, but we didn’t get a chance to stop.
August 4th, 2010 at 11:51 am
I am soooo there tonight. I have my invite, instructions and raffle tickets sitting by my computer at my desk. I’ve even got the evil eye look down to scare off the family when they try to hijack the computer…grin…
Regarding Arizona, I have been there a number of times. Drove through and stayed a month with my dad on a motorcycle trip (in July!) when I was a kid. Then my family went out there a few years ago for a couple of Harley rides up through the mountains and down through Phoenix at New Years. That was a hoot! We were wearing coats and snow pants up in the mountains, then stripping down to single layers the closer we got to town. I LOVED how every overpass and on/off ramp was decorated with something. It really makes the drives through the city go by a LOT faster.
Can’t wait for the books. I looked at my local Walmart yesterday and didn’t see it yet. They haven’t updated their book selection, so I’m going to head to a “real” bookstore tomorrow afternoon.
Thanks for blogging with us today! I’ll see you all at the twitter party tonight!!!!!
Tami
August 4th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Hi Brenda and PFHT Ladies,
I’ve already read WHITE HEAT!!! Yup, the VIP package included an autographed ARC as well as a bunch of other cool stuff.
I won a VIP party pack for the Twitter party tonight at the Diabetes Research Auction, so I’ll not only be there tonight, but ha ha
So I happen to feel pretty confident in saying that you will all love WHITE HEAT.
Have a great day, and see you tonight.
By the way, did I say, Great book Brenda?
cheers
Kathy
aka on twitter as “mysteryhorse”
August 4th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Brenda, thanks for being on PFHT and for including us in your auction awards this year. You rock, and your HEAT books sound awesome!
I’ll try to stop by the party this evening.
August 4th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Ohh, Arizona.
I’ve always wanted to visit there. Love the colors, those burnt oranges and golds and copper.
The trilogy sounds wonderful.
Can’t wait to read them!
Thanks so much for stopping by Brenda. We soooo love our guest chefs and you’re no exception.
Have a fabulous wednesday and a great week!
Tamara
August 4th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Tami, moto rides through Phoenix? Are you kidding me? That sounds wonderful. I’m very jealous!!
Oh and Brenda,
I forgot to say thanks so much for having us in your auction!!
Smooches!
Tamara
August 4th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
OMG Kathy! If you lived closer I’d come over and raid your book pile. I am sooo jealous you’ve already read the book. I can’t wait to pick up a copy.
Hey Tamara! Yep, riding through Arizona was awesome. But I highly recommend Dec/Jan to July…grin…
August 4th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Hi Brenda! Great blog, as usual…I know this series of books is going to be a smashing success. And to the PFHT ladies…you guys were awesome with the auction this year! Thank you so much for all the support. You helped us break $1 million! Hope to see some of you at Twitter this evening.