Check out my free online read at eHarlequin....

Title: THE TYCOON'S RUNAWAY BRIDE

You get a free chapter a week for eight weeks.  It's a Montana Mavericks story, in honor of the launch for the new series coming out in Harlequin Special Edition starting with my July release, RESISTING MR TALL, DARK & TEXAN.

Here's what it's about:

Department store tycoon Jack McKay had no idea what had made his fiancée run out on their wedding and escape to Thunder Canyon, Montana. But he was going to find out. And then he'd bring Melody Kilkalen home, no matter what it took.

Melody knew exactly why Jack wanted her to return to Texas with him—and it wasn't because he loved her. And yet…he seemed so sincere about his feelings for her. She had to know for sure whether Jack truly cared for her. Only this time she would call the shots, this time she was in control…and this time she was the one with the secret.

Hope you enjoy.... 

Something About a Man in a Cowboy Hat...

Notice the hat on the hero?  Big sigh.  Notice the red hat and the words, A Cowboy for Every Mood???

There is definitely something about a cowboy.

And the  good folks at Harlequin know it.  The theme for July across all Harlequin lines will be...you guessed it: A Cowboy for Every Mood.

Had a lovely chat with my editor the other day.  We discussed recipes.  I'll be contributing a recipe for Rib Crib Secret Sauce to help promote all things Cowboy and all things Montana Maverick this summer.

Those of you who follow the Montana Mavericks will remember the chain of restaurants owned by DJ Traub and called The Rib Crib.  There's a Rib Crib in Thunder Canyon, Montana.  In fact, it's inside the famous and often beleaguered Thunder Canyon Resort.  DJ attributes his success to his special Secret Sauce.

And in the new series this summer, Here Come the Texans, DJ's getting some competition in Thunder Canyon from a new rib place, Lip Smackin' Ribs.  Some unfair competition.  No spoilers here, but I can say that there will be skulduggery involved.

In the meantime, I'm experimenting with creating my own secret sauce.  Wish me luck.  Recipe coming soon...