I'm happy to announce that my romantic suspense Bad Ice is now available in e-format from Champagne Books. On Canada Day (release day) I hosted a Canadian Trivia Contest and a fellow blogger won a copy. I also received word of one sale due to a recommendation by a fellow blogger. A Canadian fellow living in Iceland bought a copy and told me he liked it; even if it was a 'sappy romance' he felt less alone. I'll call that a positive comment.You can have a chance to win an e-copy by visiting Book Roast, a blog that promotes books both big and small on the last week of each month. It's a fun week of kooky questions, wacky answers and a bit of roasting on the grill. Bad Ice will be featured on Thursday, July 24th. Drop by for some fun and a chance to win!
A brief blurb (okay, not so brief) about Bad Ice:
When hockey fan Christina Mackey prevents a murder attempt aimed at her idol Jason Petersen, the hockey scene she'd always worshiped from the outside suddenly surrounds her.
Jason had entertained a succession of beautiful women since his rookie year, but none were a substitute for his first relationship, which had ended in tragedy. When he meets his saviour, Christina's gentle spirit reawakens him, and her daughter Mishayla reminds him of the child he could have had.
Jason discovers his girlfriend Sheila is behind the attempt on his life. He breaks off their relationship but Sheila won't let go. Her devotion to drugs and alcohol are second only to her obsession with Jason and his lifestyle. She uses lies, threats and manipulation in trying to get him back.
As Jason's feelings grow toward the widow who saved him, his past threatens not only their happiness, but Christina's innocent daughter as well.
Here is an excerpt:
Jason glanced at the nurse and shifted from one foot to the other. He mumbled something Christina couldn’t quite catch.
She raised her eyebrows. “Excuse me?”
He tried again. “Could I take you out for coffee or lunch or something after you get out of here?” His stage whisper was clearly intended to escape Phil's attention, but the nurse only chuckled and hummed louder.
Christina thought about the phone call. She silently argued with herself, but eventually, curiosity overcame caution. She leaned back on her pillow and said, “Hmmm.” What the hell, I’m all grown up. I can take whatever comes my way. It’s only coffee...or lunch...or something. "Of course, I'd be delighted."
Jason’s blue eyes lit up. “Great! I’ll give you my number. Or you give me yours. No, you won’t be home yet. I’ll give...” He patted his pockets, searching for something to write on.
“Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere for a while.” His flustered behavior amused and surprised her. Not your typical super jock. “Just drop by again in a few days. We’ll probably have something written down by then.”
He sketched a brief salute and pushed at the door. It didn’t move.
“I think you’re supposed to pull it,” she said, hiding her smile behind her hand. He looked at her with a shy, embarrassed grin and violently yanked the door open to rejoin his friend.
She glanced across the room at Phil. He raised his eyes innocently to the ceiling and sauntered from the room. Off-key strains of “Love is In the Air” drifted from the hallway before the door closed with a soft clunk.
Hockey. Jealousy. Passion.
A Hat Trick that could lead to danger.
--Sandra Cormier
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