The Second-Chance Groom Written as: Crystal Green Silhouette Special Edition June, 2008

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May 2008

Hi from www.crystal-green.com!

So far it’s been a varied year with different challenges, which include writing about everything from vampires to my more normal “hot” and “warmhearted” romances.  And speaking of “warmhearted” and “hot,” I just turned in the third and final book in my Suds Club miniseries for Special Edition—a trilogy that began with MOMMY AND THE MILLIONAIRE in March—and I’m about to dive into a stand-alone Blaze that will take place in Tokyo.  (Whee!!!)

But as far as ready-to-be-read books go, I’m happy to tell you all that THE SECOND-CHANCE GROOM, Book Two in the Suds Club miniseries, is coming out next month.  If you read MOMMY AND THE MILLIONAIRE, you’ve already met the heroine of GROOM—Mei Webb.  You also know that she and her firefighting husband, Travis, are experiencing hard times in their marriage, mainly due to the admitted save-the-world mentality of Travis.  Yet these are two people who love each other very much, and this book reveals how they use that love to overcome what has come between them.
 
The back cover blurb says:

He had almost lost them.  Now, Travis had come home, determined to be the family man Mei and their little girl needed.

It was a family growing by leaps and bounds, if Mei’s burgeoning belly was any indication….

Mei had never stopped loving Travis, but things had changed when he was off saving the world.  Now, more than ever, she needed him to be a full-time husband and father.  She needed to know once and for all—was he in…or was he out?

Earlier, I mentioned challenges, and the notion certainly applied to this book: it was an emotionally tough one to write.  I wanted these two to be together so badly, and I felt for them.  I really hope that comes through next month, if you happen to pick up a copy.  : )

As for the vampires, I’m already gearing up for the September release of BREAK OF DAWN, Vampire Babylon, Book Three.  Yes—even if it won’t be out for four more months I’m getting ready for it!  And part of the preparation includes giving you that monthly hint about what you’ll discover in this next book.  All set?  If not, please skip to the next paragraph….  (You’ve met the spirits referred to as Friends, allies who have helped Dawn out of some tight situations.  In BREAK OF DAWN, you’re going to find out exactly who the Friends are and what they have to do with The Voice.  These revelations are going to lead to even bigger ones…even to who or what “Jonah” is, himself….)

Four more months.

 

But right now , at www.crystal-green.com, I’ve posted a sneak peek at THE SECOND-CHANCE GROOM.  I’ve also got a new contest going, and it features a giveaway that’s pretty special to me.  Besides the entire Montana Mavericks “Striking It Rich” six-pack (including my HER BEST MAN), I’m giving away a signed trade edition copy of Judy Duarte’s wonderful MULBERRY PARK, which is in bookstores now.  As you know, I’ve been highly recommending this story in my blog, not only because Judy is one of my critique partners, but because it’s truly that moving.  I hope you read it and see for yourself!

Finally, you know this newsletter wouldn’t be complete without the updated bullet-point release schedule:

• • THE SECOND-CHANCE GROOM, Book Two in the Special Edition Suds Club miniseries, June, 2008, written as Crystal Green
  • BREAK OF DAWN, Vampire Babylon, Book Three, Ace Trade, September, 2008, written as Chris Marie Green (NIGHT RISING, Vampire Babylon, Book One, and MIDNIGHT REIGN, Book Two, are on shelves right now)
  • FIRST BLOOD, an anthology that includes a Vampire Babylon novella, Berkley Sensation, September, 2008, written as Chris Marie Green
  • GOOD TO THE LAST BITE, Harlequin Blaze (sequel to THE ULTIMATE BITE), October, 2008, written as Crystal Green
  • FALLING FOR THE LONE WOLF, Book Three in the Special Edition Suds Club miniseries, October, 2008, written as Crystal Green

  Thank you so much for reading this and staying tuned in to what’s happening!

  Cheers,