Living in Okinawa, it's usually tomorrow for me as I connect with my friends and family in the US or watch live sporting events.

This is my world clock on my laptop:

All of Japan shares one time zone—Japan Standard Time—so I'm on Tokyo time. Most of my family, including my children, live in Pacific (Seattle) time. A sister lives Mountain (Albuquerque) time. I have a bunch of author friends who live in Central (Winnipeg) and Eastern (Washington, D.C.) time.

You might wonder why I chose Winnipeg to represent Central time, but I bet some of you can guess. There might be a hint in this email. 😄

I've lived in Okinawa for 10 months now, and I've gotten pretty good at adjusting time when planning things with friends in the US, but one thing I continue to struggle with is the timing of promotions—whether it is a sale at a particular vendor or group promotions with authors that require sending newsletters on a specific date or within a range of dates. I tend to think I have more time to prep things than I do, because I'm living in the future, right?

On Sunday (for me) I sent an email that included this line:

Except today is now Tuesday (for me) and I'm now TWO days late! This, however, was a choice, because today is release day for Toni Anderson's fantastic new release, COLD HEAT. So by being late, I'm right on time for everyone to be able to one click now!

COLD HEAT

FBI HRT operator Jordan Krychek has built his life around discipline and duty, hiding scars that run bone-deep. The night his family was murdered, the man responsible vanished into the wind. Now that ghost has reappeared—and a woman Jordan has sworn to protect is caught in the crossfire.
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Daisy Montana doesn’t need a bodyguard, least of all her father’s dangerously intense teammate. But when a terrorist targets her area of research, and a killer from Jordan’s past resurfaces, she becomes a pawn in a deadly game of vengeance.
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Forced into hiding—and into each other’s arms—the line between duty and desire combusts. From Mexico to Virginia, a relentless enemy draws them into a web of deception and betrayal. As the stakes rise and the body count climbs, Jordan and Daisy must untangle the mystery of what the next target might be, before it’s too late.
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This time, Jordan’s mission is personal. And protecting Daisy might cost him everything—including his heart.
COLD HEAT delivers explosive action, heart-stopping suspense, and the kind of forbidden love that will bring even the most hardened operator to his knees.

Another author friend with a new release is the always fabulous Jayne Ann Krentz

THE SHOP ON HIDDEN LANE

New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz dives into an enthralling new romantic suspense novel filled with deeply entrenched grudges, psychic dangers, and a conspiracy that threatens not only two families but also the entire paranormal community.
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The Harper and the Wells families have regarded each other with deep suspicion for four generations. The Harpers have been known to offer their psychic talents for less-than-legal purposes, and the powerful Wells clan has a reputation for playing both sides of the street. But for all the years of history and distrust between them, there is a mysterious pact binding the two. They share the responsibility for protecting a long-buried and very dangerous secret.
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Sophy Harper and Luke Wells are shocked to learn that her aunt and his uncle have been sleeping together—and now they are both missing. Not only that, but the last traces of them are at the scene of a murder soaked in negative paranormal energy. Clearly, someone is willing to kill to obtain the secret their families have been charged with protecting. Despite their mutual distrust, which, as far as Sophy is concerned extends to Luke’s hellhound of a dog, they both know that the terms of the pact must be honored.
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Their investigation uncovers a psychic trail leading to a bizarre desert art colony where nothing is as it seems. But Luke and Sophy are concealing a few secrets, too. By a strange twist of fate, a Harper and a Wells have no choice but to trust each other and the fierce attraction that is binding them as surely as the pact between the families.

Listen to this fabulous discussion about Shotgun Weddings in romance with Jayne on the FATED MATES podcast. Jayne is always brilliant and she, Sarah MacLean, and Jen Prokop give some great book recommendations including books by Christina Dodd, Darcy Burke, and me! 😍 Click on the Fated Mates logo to listen.

TINDERBOX is still $2.99 at Amazon (US only)

If you want this deal you need to hurry because the price could go up at any second. (I don't have control of the pricing—they price matched a sale that is now over.)

While working on the Horn of Africa, archaeologist Morgan Adler's work and life are threatened, forcing her to make a desperate dash to a nearby US military base to beg for protection. Green Beret Pax Blanchard has orders to intercept Dr. Adler before she reaches the base, and in so doing saves her life, but his responsibilities toward protecting the woman have only just begun.

Morgan and Pax are forced to work together in the scorching desert heat, but it is the fire that ignites between them that threatens to consume them both. He protects her by day, but can he keep his hands off her when the sun goes down? One thing is certain, his job is no longer a matter of following orders, and he will risk everything to keep her safe.

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BREAK AND ENTER by Lori Matthews

Click on the cover to download.

Where forbidden attraction collides with deadly deception in a gripping tale of love and danger!

• enemies to lovers
• tough females
• romantic suspense
• alpha male

Since my children left at the beginning of January, I've been busy writing FALSE FLAG. Soon I'll be heading to the US for a writing retreat with some fabulous authors, where I hope to write The End. 😃

I love these characters so much and it's been a pleasure to bring the series back to the Pacific Northwest. This time on the Canadian side of the border.

The 4th book in USA Today bestselling author Rachel Grant's award-winning Evidence: Under Fire series. Navy SEAL Lieutenant Jake Burns and archaeologist Staci Allen team up to expose a grifter intent on using pseudoarchaeology and disinformation to rewrite history and install white supremacists in power.

The pre-order price is only $5.99 (US). It will go up after release, so be sure to preorder if you want to lock in the lower price.

Happy reading!