Freefall Blog Tour: excerpt, review and giveaway
Who doesn't enjoy a little romance with their mystery? I certainly do and we are hosting the Freefall Book Tour today. Freefall by Susan Rae is a romantic suspense novel. We have an excerpt, a giveaway and our review. Thanks for stopping by.
Title: Freefall
Author: Susan RaeGenre: Romantic Suspense
Date Published: June 22, 2012
Synopsis: Freak accident, or attempted murder? Kate needs answers to her brother’s plane crash, but can she trust undercover DEA agent “Spike” Larsen to deliver them?
Kate Reynolds’s quest to unravel the mystery of her brother’s plane crash throws her into the turbulent wake of suave pilot/mechanic Everett Larsen. His gray gaze ignites in her a passion as powerful as a jet stream, but it also sparks a memory—one she can’t quite reel in. A bitter divorce has taught her to trust no man, so how can she trust Larsen?
Drawn by a cryptic message Keith left on his answering machine, Everett “Spike” Larsen flies to Milwaukee for answers, but he is unprepared for the torrent of emotion he feels when he sees Kate—after his wife’s death, he thought himself no longer capable of such emotion. He is afraid to give into his feelings for Kate—afraid to love again. But when Kate insists on helping out at her brother’s aircraft repair shop and gets too close to the truth, he is even more afraid to lose her.
An excerpt:
Her high heels beat a steady tattoo across the tile floor as she made her way toward the sign that read “Surgical Intensive Care”…
“Excuse me,” she said, her voice sounding amazingly calm despite the butterflies that swept and dove in her stomach. “I’m Kate Reynolds. I’m here to see my brother.”
The nurse glanced up and then spoke to another nurse who was in conversation with a man who stood just a few feet from Kate. “Julie, the sister’s here.”
Kate looked over to them. Almost as one, they turned to gaze at her. Both seemed to hesitate, and then the nurse smiled — but her eyes took on a sympathetic cast. Kate’s heart skipped a beat.
“My brother, Keith…is he…?” Her words trailed off, and she swallowed, unable to voice her greatest fear. The trip from San Francisco to Milwaukee had taken a long, grueling, and quite turbulent seven hours. During her layover in Denver, she’d checked in with the hospital. Keith was in surgery, and although his condition was grave, he was still alive — then.
“Your brother is holding his own, Miss Reynolds,” the nurse assured her. “At least for now.”
Kate’s knees began to buckle. She hadn’t realized until now that she’d been holding her breath.
The man reached for her, grabbed her arm, steadied her.
She stared down at his hand, strong and masculine. She was stunned by his touch, stunned by her own weakness. This weakness wasn’t like her. It was just that it was all so much like that other time — the time her parents had crashed in their experimental plane. She was nine. Her parents had died. Then, just a few years ago, she’d thought she’d lost Keith, too.
Later…
Everett Larsen stepped up to the glass partition, careful not to draw attention to himself. Glancing at the monitor, he studied it briefly and then allowed his gaze to settle on the woman seated beside the bed.
So this was Keith’s little sister, he thought. He knew he shouldn’t have allowed himself to come face-to-face with her earlier. It was a mistake. Still, despite the shell-shocked look in those blue eyes, there was no denying the fact that Kate Reynolds had blossomed into one helluva woman.
His cell phone vibrated at his side. Cell phones weren’t allowed in this part of the hospital — he should have turned it off. He glanced at the incoming number. He’d make it short.
“Larsen here,” he said quietly.
He listened to the guy on the other end for a few seconds.
“Great. You’ll let me know the minute you find something.”
Again he listened.
“Right. Thanks.”
Returning the phone to its holster, he turned back to the room. This time, it was Keith he studied. Just what had Keith been up to?
Author: Susan RaeGenre: Romantic Suspense
Date Published: June 22, 2012
Synopsis: Freak accident, or attempted murder? Kate needs answers to her brother’s plane crash, but can she trust undercover DEA agent “Spike” Larsen to deliver them?
Kate Reynolds’s quest to unravel the mystery of her brother’s plane crash throws her into the turbulent wake of suave pilot/mechanic Everett Larsen. His gray gaze ignites in her a passion as powerful as a jet stream, but it also sparks a memory—one she can’t quite reel in. A bitter divorce has taught her to trust no man, so how can she trust Larsen?
Drawn by a cryptic message Keith left on his answering machine, Everett “Spike” Larsen flies to Milwaukee for answers, but he is unprepared for the torrent of emotion he feels when he sees Kate—after his wife’s death, he thought himself no longer capable of such emotion. He is afraid to give into his feelings for Kate—afraid to love again. But when Kate insists on helping out at her brother’s aircraft repair shop and gets too close to the truth, he is even more afraid to lose her.
An excerpt:
Her high heels beat a steady tattoo across the tile floor as she made her way toward the sign that read “Surgical Intensive Care”…
“Excuse me,” she said, her voice sounding amazingly calm despite the butterflies that swept and dove in her stomach. “I’m Kate Reynolds. I’m here to see my brother.”
The nurse glanced up and then spoke to another nurse who was in conversation with a man who stood just a few feet from Kate. “Julie, the sister’s here.”
Kate looked over to them. Almost as one, they turned to gaze at her. Both seemed to hesitate, and then the nurse smiled — but her eyes took on a sympathetic cast. Kate’s heart skipped a beat.
“My brother, Keith…is he…?” Her words trailed off, and she swallowed, unable to voice her greatest fear. The trip from San Francisco to Milwaukee had taken a long, grueling, and quite turbulent seven hours. During her layover in Denver, she’d checked in with the hospital. Keith was in surgery, and although his condition was grave, he was still alive — then.
“Your brother is holding his own, Miss Reynolds,” the nurse assured her. “At least for now.”
Kate’s knees began to buckle. She hadn’t realized until now that she’d been holding her breath.
The man reached for her, grabbed her arm, steadied her.
She stared down at his hand, strong and masculine. She was stunned by his touch, stunned by her own weakness. This weakness wasn’t like her. It was just that it was all so much like that other time — the time her parents had crashed in their experimental plane. She was nine. Her parents had died. Then, just a few years ago, she’d thought she’d lost Keith, too.
Later…
Everett Larsen stepped up to the glass partition, careful not to draw attention to himself. Glancing at the monitor, he studied it briefly and then allowed his gaze to settle on the woman seated beside the bed.
So this was Keith’s little sister, he thought. He knew he shouldn’t have allowed himself to come face-to-face with her earlier. It was a mistake. Still, despite the shell-shocked look in those blue eyes, there was no denying the fact that Kate Reynolds had blossomed into one helluva woman.
His cell phone vibrated at his side. Cell phones weren’t allowed in this part of the hospital — he should have turned it off. He glanced at the incoming number. He’d make it short.
“Larsen here,” he said quietly.
He listened to the guy on the other end for a few seconds.
“Great. You’ll let me know the minute you find something.”
Again he listened.
“Right. Thanks.”
Returning the phone to its holster, he turned back to the room. This time, it was Keith he studied. Just what had Keith been up to?
Purchase links: Freefall, Musa Publishing | Heartbeats, Musa Publishing |Heartbeats, Amazon.com
About the author: I write, basically, because I just can’t help myself. I can't resist the challenge of taking the intriguing characters and storylines that pop into my head and fleshing them out into compelling manuscripts. Romantic suspense is a natural to me, because it allows me to combine my love of a good mystery with a passionate love story. It also lets me express my appreciation for the outdoors in the settings which I recreate on the page.
My first novel, Heartbeats, is a story of romance and danger set against the background of busy Chicago and the quiet, rural cornfields of northern Illinois. heartbeats has garnered numerous awards, including RWA Golden Heart Finalist for Best Romantic Suspense Novel and Best First Book by First Coast Romance Writers.
In Freefall, my second novel, danger and suspense are juxtaposed against the tranquil valley of Sylvan Lake (fictitious) in the Kettle Moraine Forest and the sun-dappled waters of Door County, Wisconsin.
When I’m not sketching characters or working out plot problems, you might find me on the golf course working on my handicap. I also enjoy traveling around the country seeking out new settings for my novels with my husband and my empty nest puppies, Ginger and Nikute.
Author links: Website | Facebook
Review:
Mystery. Suspense. Twists and turns. Romance. Secrets. Sounds like the ingredients of either a good movie or story. In this case, it's Susan Rae's novel, Freefall. A sister bent on discovering the truth. A friend determined to get to the bottom of a mystery. One woman. One man. Tight pacing, an intriguing story, suspenseful plotting and a simmering conflict all gel together in a wonderful rainy afternoon read (or anytime to get cozy with a good story). I enjoyed Kate and Everett's story. They were well developed characters but there were times I wanted to hit them and demand that they come clean to each other, and other times I was too busy wrapped up in their story. Freefall is an entertaining suspenseful romantic mystery and fans of these genres will want to pick up this title.
Rating: 3.5
Cover comment: I am not a fan of this lackluster cover at all.
Book source: I received a promotional eARC of this book for my honest review during a blog tour.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a member of Reading Addiction Blog Tours and a copy of this book was provided to me by the author. Although payment may have been received by Reading Addiction Blog Tours, no payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, publisher, publicist, or readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning Use of Endorcements and Testimonials in Advertising*
Giveaway:
One ebook copy of Freefall. Enter below.
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My first novel, Heartbeats, is a story of romance and danger set against the background of busy Chicago and the quiet, rural cornfields of northern Illinois. heartbeats has garnered numerous awards, including RWA Golden Heart Finalist for Best Romantic Suspense Novel and Best First Book by First Coast Romance Writers.
In Freefall, my second novel, danger and suspense are juxtaposed against the tranquil valley of Sylvan Lake (fictitious) in the Kettle Moraine Forest and the sun-dappled waters of Door County, Wisconsin.
When I’m not sketching characters or working out plot problems, you might find me on the golf course working on my handicap. I also enjoy traveling around the country seeking out new settings for my novels with my husband and my empty nest puppies, Ginger and Nikute.
Author links: Website | Facebook
Review:
Mystery. Suspense. Twists and turns. Romance. Secrets. Sounds like the ingredients of either a good movie or story. In this case, it's Susan Rae's novel, Freefall. A sister bent on discovering the truth. A friend determined to get to the bottom of a mystery. One woman. One man. Tight pacing, an intriguing story, suspenseful plotting and a simmering conflict all gel together in a wonderful rainy afternoon read (or anytime to get cozy with a good story). I enjoyed Kate and Everett's story. They were well developed characters but there were times I wanted to hit them and demand that they come clean to each other, and other times I was too busy wrapped up in their story. Freefall is an entertaining suspenseful romantic mystery and fans of these genres will want to pick up this title.
Rating: 3.5
Cover comment: I am not a fan of this lackluster cover at all.
Book source: I received a promotional eARC of this book for my honest review during a blog tour.
Next on the tour:
August 29 - Bunny's Reviews
September 1 - My Devotional Thoughts
September 2 - Musings of a Bookworm
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a member of Reading Addiction Blog Tours and a copy of this book was provided to me by the author. Although payment may have been received by Reading Addiction Blog Tours, no payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, publisher, publicist, or readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning Use of Endorcements and Testimonials in Advertising*
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