MUSE MONDAY
Please join me in welcoming Claudia Shelton to Discover...
Writing the opening to
Dangerous Lies was a wonderful memory revisit. A few years back I vacationed on
Sanibel Island, which also means I spent time on Captiva, plus a day trip to
Ft. Myers. Staying in a waterfront condo meant an endless view of the Gulf of
Mexico, thick mangroves along the paths to the beautiful beaches and the sound
of waves tumbling end over end before rushing in to shore. Those experiences
helped me write the first few chapters.
But if you read Dangerous
Lies, you'll find the hero and heroine end up in a totally different area of
Florida which meant researching via the internet. In fact, I saw some gorgeous
views and marinas and beachfront houses that reached into the millions. And
since this story is fiction and I'm the one writing the story, I was able to take
parts I wanted from different locations and make the location exactly what this
romantic suspense adventure needed.
I think I hear
Sanibel/Captiva calling me again!
Dangerous Lies Blurb:
To ex-Navy SEAL Mitch
Granger, responsibility isn’t just a word. It’s his Code of Honor. But when
assigned to protect Coercion Ten’s latest target, she challenges his authority,
defies his rules, and wreaks havoc on his personal willpower. Fighting for her
isn’t a problem. Giving his life for her isn’t a problem. Forgetting their
world-stopping kiss? Definite problem. And if he can’t concentrate solely on
keeping her safe, it may cost them both their lives.
Journalist Liz Walkert’s
missing father sent her a cryptic message that she was in danger. What he
didn’t tell her was why. Unbeknownst to Liz, her family has been in Witness
Protection all her life. Mitch may be her bodyguard, but his protection comes
close to being control, the one thing she has none of in his presence. After a
kidnap attempt and a narrow escape from attacking CT forces, they both realize
they’re going to need to focus on the mission and fight their attraction if
they have any hope of surviving.
Each book in the Shades of Leverage series is STANDALONE:
* Slater's Revenge
* Dangerous Lies
* Slater's Revenge
* Dangerous Lies
Dangerous Lies Excerpt:
Racing out of his bedroom, he crouched low, hugging the wall as tightly
as he clutched his gun. Should he alert Liz? Set up his perimeter at her door?
No. Right now, he had a clear lead on the intruder. Other movement might put
him on the defense.
Slowly, he inched down the stairs. Heard muffled footsteps. Saw a flash
of light turned on. He inched farther down. Darkness flashed as the switch was
evidently thrown off, leaving only the kitchen's nightlight casting a slight
glow.
The footsteps headed toward him. A loud pop cut through the air.
Mitch jumped the railing. Landed, rolled twice, stood, and aimed his
weapon. "Stay right where—"
Liz's terrified expression greeted his aim as she sucked in a panicked
breath. Caught in the glow of the night-light, she scrunched her arms against
her sides, shielding her chest by holding her hands in front of her, one of
which held a chocolate milk.
"Wha-what are you doing?" Her shaky voice matched the tremble
of her body.
"I heard a sound. Thought it might be CT."
She flipped on the overhead light, which illuminated her hair dripping
wet. Her oversized sleep shirt skimmed more than halfway up her thighs.
"Do I look like CT?"
Redundant question. No need for an answer. He was the one who needed
answers. And, to keep his eyes on her face. "What was the loud pop I
heard?"
Liz bent and retrieved a bag from the floor. "I dropped my
cookies."
Dangerous Lies (Shades of Leverage Book 2)
About the Author
Award-winning author Claudia Shelton could
write her name before the first day of school, but now she writes romantic
suspense, thrillers and contemporary romance. In addition, she presents
workshops for readers and authors. Her debut novel, Risk of a Lifetime,
released to 5-star reviews, reached Amazon's Best
Sellers Romance Series Top 100 and was named one of eBooks Galore top
reads for 2014. She is also a two-time nominated Daphne Du Maurier (Unpublished)
finalist for excellence in mystery. Claudia is the author of the Shades of
Leverage action-adventure romantic suspense series.
On a personal note, Claudia considers
herself a traveler, music lover and water person. A cool drink while listening
to the splash of waves is always nice—so is a mug of hot chocolate in the
falling snow. Her main priority is spending time with family, friends and her
two sweet, conniving rescue dogs.
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