Tuesday Lethal Intent winged it’s way into the big wide world. Be sure to read to the end, because I want to give a copy to one of you.
If I were better at using GIFs, this is where I’d insert one of a cartoon character chewing his fingernails to nubs next to high fives and squeals. Even though this is book 35 or 36, it’s still a highwire act of emotion when a book is released. I spent an hour yesterday morning reading and responding to reviews on Goodreads and Bookbub. It’s fascinating and nerve-wracking to experience readers’ reactions to my books. I love this graphic with a favorite line from the book that one reader made.
I loved it when I wrote it, and I love it even more now. I can hear Caroline say it with so much Southern sass. She’s a petite spitfire in my mind. One who seems so sweet, and then she zings ya.
As I’m posting this way too late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning, I’m so grateful for everyone who posted reviews already. Those early reviews help readers discover new books. You can imagine my surprise (and delight) to see Lethal Intent spend two day at #1 for New Releases in the Medical Thriller category (It also blipped up there for Legal Thriller, but there are a lot more books in that category…hmmmm.). It made me smile, because I knew since I spent less than a week imagining being a nurse, that medical school was not for me. That was only emphasized by the number of times I fainted as a young adult. Eye dr. Dentist. Dr’s office. Any time I got stressed or a needled was invovled, watch out. I was going to hit the floor, not a trait you want in your medical provider. I’ve even gotten faint reviewing medical records for trials. So yes, I smiled and kept smiling with that category choice. Thank you, Amazon.
Tuesday night I had such fun with Chris Jager and the Baker Book House team as they hosted an author event that was my launch event. Readers asked so many wonderful questions that the time flew. It was a blast, and you can watch it here, especially if you want to know what I’m reading, books I recommend, what types of books I listen to and so much more. The link is here.
I also wanted to share a couple quick ebook sales with you. If you’ve been reading here for awhile, you may have grabbed Imperfect Justice on a prior sale. If not, this is a great time to snag it and try one of my romantic suspense. Also, my friend Janine Rosche had a book launch on Tuesday, too, with Glory Falls. While it’s the third book in a series, the first This Wandering Heart is on ebook sale for the first time. I really enjoyed this book, and encourage you to grab and read it now.
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Congratulations on the release of “Lethal Intent”!
It’s been on my TBR list since I first knew about it. Can’t wait for the opportunity to dive in reading. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
The last book I recommended, which I do when I read a book that I really enjoy, was “The Dating Charade” by Melissa Ferguson.
Dating Charade was a fun book.
Congratulations on your new book!
I bought a friend two books for Christmas–that is a recommendation right? I bought Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar and The Sowing Season by Katie Powner.
That definitely counts as a recommendation 🙂 They are both delightful people.
The last book I recommended was Otherwise Engaged by Joanna Barker.
That’s a fun title.
Congratulations Cara! I’m so excited to read this book. The last book I recommended to people was All Through the Night by Tara Johnson. It’s fantastic!
Oh, I haven’t read any of her books yet, but she’s a wonderful and fun person.
Congratulations on your newest release!! The last book I recommended was Shadow Catcher by James R. Hannibal. I gave it to my brother for Christmas and had to do a little book promotion since he was a little skeptical. 😀
So fun! I’ve enjoyed James’ Gryphon Heist books.
Your books are always exciting, and I’m sure this one is too!
Thanks!
The last book(s) I recommended to anyone was/were Wonderland Creek by Lynn Austin (and The Giver of Stars by Jo Jo Moyes and The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson); these books are all three about the Packhorse Librarians of Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration in the 1930s.
That sounds like a great historical event to build novels around.
Happy release day!! The most recent recommendation from me is for “Finding Lady Enderly” by Joanna Davidson Politano. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us!!! 🥰📚
I love Joanna’s books. She’s such a smart writer.
The last book I recommended was a time travel sort. Congratulations on your new release! Yay!
I love split time novels. Don’t read much actual time travel, but I did love Lisa Bergren’s Waterfall series.
I have a lot of reading to do, now that I have more to add to my TBR list. Congratulations on your latest book. All your accomplishments inspire me!
Ah, thank you!
Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson
Congratulations on the release of your new book. Your stories are always so intriguing.
Thank you!
I recommended To Dwell Among Cedars by Connilynn Cosette. Lethal Intent sounds really good!
Loved Lethal Intent!
Now I see that I missed the question! I have recommended Tidewater Bride by Laura Frantz! Another great new book1
I recommend The Sowing Season. What a great debut.
The Book of Lost Names – Kristin Harmel is powerful.
The Last book I recommended was The Love Note by Joanna Politano.
I’m anxious to read Lethal Intent!