So you’ve seen me posting about my NIGHT WITH A SEAL (Hot SEALs, Book 1), and a few lucky winners have gotten to win an eARC of that story to read in advance of release, but until now you haven’t been able to buy or even preorder it…until now.

This is what I’ve been waiting for. We finally got the bundle up for preorder! And look at that pretty cover!

I am debuting NIGHT WITH A SEAL of the new Hot SEALs series in the Hot Alpha SEALs bundle with 11 other fabulous authors. And lucky you, you get all 12 novellas for only 99 cents if you grab it on Preorder or during release week. Then the price will go up.

Releasing JULY 22

PREORDER NOW TO LOCK IN THE SPECIAL INTRO 99 CENT PRICING!

THE KISS OF A SEAL by Award-winning Author Anne Elizabeth — Jessa Grainger’s world is rocked by the kiss of a SEAL, SO-1 Link Tyler. It wouldn’t have been a problem for an ordinary person, but being a Navy Consultant and working on the Amphibious Base as well as being engaged to a SWCC man made the situation very sticky. But, what could she do? Link’s kiss woke something inside of her and he has singlehandedly changing her entire world.

NIGHT WITH A SEAL (Hot SEALS #1) by New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Cat Johnson — Ten years in the Navy taught SEAL Jon Rudnick one thing—he’s not afraid to risk life and limb for his country. But when navigating military red tape begins to present more challenges than the enemy it makes Jon question his future. So does Alison Cressly, the one woman he can’t get out of his head.

HOT BAYOU SEAL by Award-winning author Cindy Dees — Ford Alambeaux is a busted up SEAL on his way out of the teams. Trina Zarkos is being tossed out of SEAL training like every other female candidate…until they’re thrown together on a way off-book mission to see if she can play with the big boys or not. Will either of them—or their hearts—survive the hottest op ever?

DELTA: RETRIBUTION by USA Today bestselling author Cristin Harber — Fallen Navy SEAL and Titan Group’s Delta recruit Trace Reeves wants nothing more than a one-night stand to forget that his twin brother was killed-in-action. But when his one-time fling becomes his high value target, the lines blur between her rescue mission and saving himself.

WATCH OVER ME (An Uncharted SEAL story) by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Delilah Devlin— When Deke Warrick accepts an unsanctioned detail to keep tabs on a congressman’s niece while she vacations in the Caribbean, he expects the only dangers he’ll face are sunburn and a rum hangover. Determined to keep his distance, his resolve is challenged by a chance encounter with the beautiful Nicky Martir—and then shattered when she’s snatched from their hotel room.

SEAL’S OBSESSION (A Take No Prisoners story) by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Elle James— Tasked with finding and eliminating the source of terrorist pirate activities off the coast of Honduras, SEAL TEAM 10’s Jack Fischer “Fish” goes undercover as a deck hand on a floating medical boat where he finds himself protecting and falling for the beautiful and dedicated Dr. Natalie Rhoades.

The SEAL (a Sex, Lies & Spies novella) by USA Today bestselling author Gennita Low — Mari Lords is tasked by her father to steal the seal that is an important clue in a round-the-world treasure hunt called The Game. The item is currently in the possession of a member of a secret society near St. Augustine, FL. Her opportunity comes during a party until she crashes into another kind of SEAL, named Angel Marcello. Ooops. Suddenly, Mari finds herself the hunted.

UNBREAKABLE SEAL by USA Today bestselling author J.M. Madden — Maxwell Tate fights against a psychotic dream world, his sense of reality warped until he no longer knows what’s real and what’s not. Lacey Adams knows she can’t save all of her cases, but Max appeals to her more than any other. Can she salvage the unbreakable SEAL?

MISTER BLACK A Billionaire SEAL story Part 1 (In the Shadows) by Award-winning author P.T. Michelle — We all have someone who crossed our path and fundamentally changed us.  My person is MISTER BLACK. I didn’t know him by that name when I first met him, but the impression he left behind was just as powerful as the name I call him today. He is Black: a deadly enforcer and masterful seducer. I am Red: a justice bleeder and willing participant. When our secrets converge in a passionate encounter, stepping out of the shadows just might be worth the risk.

STONE HARD SEAL by Award-winning author Sabrina York — A hostage rescue mission turns Ryder “Stone” Maddox’s world on its ear when he comes face-to-face with his greatest fear: A woman he cannot resist. But he has to resist Lily Wilson. He’s vowed never to fall in love. Besides, as the daughter of a senator, she is definitely off-limits. Lily sees things differently. Irresistibly drawn to this hot, hard SEAL, she is determined to prove they belong together…and that her man does not have a heart of stone.

SEAL’S PROMISE by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Hamilton —Special Operator T.J. Talbot, raised in a string of foster homes and nearly tossed from the Brotherhood, is forced to make a deathbed promise to care for his best friend’s wife and baby. At home, Shannon Moore wants nothing to do with the community or anything that reminds her of her fallen SEAL husband, until fate steps in to show her she is still connected and needs the love of this flawed warrior who shares her grief.

BREAKING TIES (a SEAL Team Heartbreakers story) by bestselling author Teresa Reasor — Navy SEAL Oliver Shaker is blindsided when he returns from a training rotation and learns that not only does his wife, Selena, have a life-threatening illness, but she’s also pregnant. The emotional and physical toll stretches the ties that bind their marriage to the breaking point. But as a SEAL, Oliver never gives up. And Selena proves valor and courage doesn’t just live on the battlefield, but in every man and woman’s heart.

ADD IT TO YOUR GOODREADS

First, a thank you to author Selena Blake for inviting me to join this “My Writing Process” Blog Tour & Baton Passing.

Now, on to the 4 writing-related questions…

Q) What am I currently working on?

A) I’ve got my head down, buried behind the screen of the laptop, working hard to finish my 80,000 word contemporary for Kensington Zebra. It’s MIDNIGHT WRANGLER (Midnight Cowboys, Book 2) and will release some time in late 2015. Book 1 in the Midnight Cowboy series, MIDNIGHT RIDE, is coming in April 2015. More info to come when I get it. For now, you can read a sneak peek excerpt HERE , add the book to your TBR list on Goodreads HERE and vote for it in the Goodreads lists of upcoming cowboy books featuring sexy alpha heroes HERE.

Q) How does my work differ from others of its genre?

A) Hmm, well I write contemporary, as do many others, but I think my voice comes across a bit lighter and more casual than many others. Probably because I’m usually writing cowboys or military guys, and the tone of the books’ narratives match the tone of the dialogue. And if you’ve ever spent any time around cowboys or  troops, you know there is a lot of colorful language and joking. And sometimes such great things come out of their mouths in real life, I write it into a book. It makes it feel more real for the reader and it’s more fun for me to write.

Q) Why do I write what I do?

A) I enjoy writing steamy contemporary romance focused on hot cowboys and sexy military men. Writing is a hella lot of work, and if I didn’t enjoy what I was writing, I might as well get another job.

Q) How does your writing process work?

A) My Process in a nutshell…

PLOTTING: I’m not a plotter. As frightening as it is to go into a book from a blank page 1 knowing I need 300 more pages written and not knowing much more than the basic characters, I still don’t like to plot. And when I do force myself to, I don’t stick to it religiously. Things always evolve and grow as I go.

REWRITES: I write very clean, right from the first draft. I don’t like rewrites so I like to make it right when I first put it down on the page. Yes, there are the inevitable typos, but I rarely need major reworking before or after submission to an editor.

WORD COUNT: I like to figure out how many words I need minimum per day to make a deadline and once I’ve done that for the day, I’ll allow myself to work on other things, or goof off. If I end up writing more, that’s great, I have a built in buffer or submit the work early. If I don’t, I give myself a pass as long as the minimum is done. If I don’t make my minimum, I make myself make it up by writing more over the next two days to catch up. I find 1500 a very doable daily word goal. 2,000 is better since it makes me crazy if one WiP drags on for too long. My personal best is 10,500 words written in a day but that was a deadline emergency and I would never want to sustain that level. My eyes were blurry. My wrists hurt. If my husband didn’t slide food in front of me that day I wouldn’t have eaten. I try to get my words done first thing in the morning so I have a sense of accomplishment and the rest of the day free. Though some days, I’m in bed with the laptop pulling out the final words to complete the day so I can go to sleep with a clear conscience.

 So that’s it for my quick and dirty author process post.

Next Monday, June 30th, look for more authors to post their processes on their own blogs!