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A Promise Is A Promise
When Christyne told me I could say a few words here today, I asked her if she was sure. After all, the woman’s been putting words in my mouth, literally, for a while now. She gently reminded me that she’s just the storyteller who was compelled to get my story told and since my name is on the cover on her first release, REILLY’S PROMISE, I should be able to pop in and introduce myself.
The name’s Reilly Murdock and I believe love of country is unconditional, right is right and wrong is wrong, and there are two things a man—hell, for that matter a woman too—should both keep and give away…his word.
My word is my bond. If I say I’m going to do something you can be damn sure I’m going to do it. So when an old friend, a man I’d trust my life with and have on more than one occasion in the past, asked me to do a favor for an old friend of his, I promised him I would.
Then he told me about Cassandra Van Winter.
You know the type. The name says it all. I figured she’s rich, snobbish and a few beers short a six-pack because she’s become an ‘accident’ magnet lately, and she doesn’t see a problem with that.
Then we met. Let me say the fact she’s gorgeous with red hair and killer green eyes means nothing. All I’m interested in is finding out who’s messing with her and why.
So, okay she actually works for a living and is loyal to her mom, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to start liking her. Lust, maybe. Hey, I’m only human, but like I said, a promise is a promise. I’m not walking away from this job and I’m not touching—
Ah, thanks Reilly . . . I appreciate you stopping by, but I’ll take over from here.
Hi all! I’m really excited about my first release from Samhain Publishing, REILLY’S PROMISE. As you can see, Reilly is quite a interesting guy and before Cassandra finds out I let him post here instead of her, let me share with you a bit about my—ah, their—story:
She stands for everything he despises. Only, the minute they meet, she becomes everything he desires.
Former US Marine turned private investigator, Reilly Murdock is no stranger to high society. Thanks to his malevolent millionaire stepfather, he turned his back on that elite world years ago. But when a friend calls in a favor he’s honor bound to repay, Reilly finds himself stuck as glorified babysitter to a spoiled heiress with secrets of her own.
Since her father’s sudden death six months ago, Cassandra Van Winter has been trying to conceal her family’s millions of dollars of debt. She can’t afford to let anyone near enough to discover the charade she’s maintaining. At first, the discovery of a multi-million-dollar necklace seemed like the answer to her prayers, but that was before the “accidents” started.
Now, she takes one look at the six feet of muscle her mother’s hired to protect her, and curses her body for coming back to life. As the “accidents” increase and danger comes closer, Reilly gets closer too. Before long it’s not just her life in danger, but her heart.
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Congratulations, Christyne!
Congratulations, Christyne! Love the cover!
Congrats on your new release, Christyne!
Reilly’s Promise looks fabulous. An ex-Marine private investigator—what’s not to love!
Best,
Diana Groe
www.dianagroe.com
SILK DREAMS, “Lushly sensual sumptuously written historical romance”—The Chicago Tribune
Congratulations, Christyne! May this be the first book of many!
I just couldn’t keep the huge grin off my face when I saw your fab cover up this morning and then came here to read your post :)
This day has been highlighted in my diary for ages and I’m so happy that everyone is going to get to meet Reilly swoon
You sure know how to write a hero ;)
Congrats hun, and may this be the first of many release days for you.
Luv
Heidi
Congrats, Christyne. I’ve been admiring this cover for a while :-D
Kim
Ah, Christyne, congratulations on your release! Reilly sounds completely mesmerising. :-D
Good luck for oodles of sales!
Cheers, AnnaofC
The cover is awesome!
This is going to be the first book of a very long and very prolific career.
Congrats, Christyne and God bless! This is just so cool.
~Christina
Whoo Hooo. It looks fabulous, Christyne! Congratulations on your first release.
This is so great! Your first book! May there be many others!
Jackie
Congratulations Christyne! I’m so happy for you. Can’t wait for the printed addition to come out next year…........ Sherry
Congratulations on your first release. I know there will be many more! I’m so impressed by all you have accomplished with your writing and I know you will have a loyal following as soon as everyone reads about Reilly!
Congrats Christyne! May this be the beginning of a fabulous journey!
Thanks everyone for your good wishes…they mean the world to me!
Had the day in my calendar for ages. I couldn’t wait to get to the “bookstore” yesterday and buy my copy. Hope lots of other people feel the same way.
Congratulations Christyne! So glad to see Reilly published at last!
Can’t wait to see many more sales for you
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES. LOVE THE TITLE AND THE COVER. LOOKING FORWARD TO READING. YOUR INTRO IS QUITE UNIQUE.
JACLYN
Thanks ladies…without your support poor Reilly wouldn still be stuck in that dingy hotel room in Mexico! ;)
Congratulations Christyne,
This is wonderful!!!!
I’m so thrilled to know a published author!!!!!!
Your excerpts are so detailed with juicy foreplay, the exitement is just beginning, because I know you have more romantic adventures to tell us.
Thanks for making life interesting…...Sue Chapman