Desire Denied
Desire
Series
Book
2
Layne
Macadam
Genre: Erotic Contemporary
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Date of Publication: April 6 2015
ASIN: B00V2IBUGW
Number of pages: 380
Word Count: approximately: 101,000
Cover Artist: Liquid Silver Books
Book Description:
Ex-SEAL Zach Buchanan can sum
Beth Carmichael up in two words, trouble-magnet. Ever since his kid sister,
Loretta, befriended the girl she had been in and out of trouble, and Beth a
constant thorn in his side.
For six years and a multitude of
reasons he’s fought his feelings by avoiding Beth, but when she telephones out
of the blue from Columbia with the news Loretta has been abducted, he is forced
to confront Beth again along with his demons.
To rescue Loretta, they must put
aside their history and start afresh, because the ransom terms are specific:
Beth must make the delivery. Simple enough until things turn sour and they are
forced on a journey through thick jungle and mountainous terrain.
Thrown together, Zach’s eyes are
opened and he learns some home truths about himself: could he have misjudged
Beth all theses years?
Available at Liquid
Silver Books
Excerpt
Bright and early
next morning Zach, wearing cargo shorts, runners, an open neck shirt, and a
chirpier disposition, tapped on Beth’s door. Havoc’s words were balm, and he
was going to start afresh, put the past behind him. Tomorrow was going to be
hellish. Today he planned to be calm and relaxed. That would rub off onto Beth
too; put her more at ease, God knows she must be scared witless.
“Morning Zach,
come on in.” She stood aside and he breezed in closing the door behind him.
“Hi, how did you
sleep?” he asked as she walked over to the bed.
“So so. What
about you?” She glanced up from stuffing things into her backpack.
“So so.” He
flashed her his pearly whites.
About
the Author:
Layne lives with her husband, two
dogs, and a cat on the mid-eastern coast of New South Wales, Australia. In
addition to being an author she has a degree in history and holds down a
full-time job.
She has always been an avid
reader and voraciously consumes all types of fiction, but she particularly
loves a happy ending, so writing romance seemed a natural progression for her.
But as she sat at the computer one day — staring at a blank screen — it all
seemed rather daunting. Yet once she finally started tapping on the keys, the
words kept flowing, and what was meant to be a short story turned into a
full-blown novel, Desire Unleashed, the first book in the “Desire” series.
Layne writes contemporary
romance, paranormal, and sci-fi. With her passion for travel and a love of
history an historical romance is not outside the realms of possibility.
When she’s not writing, you might
find her tackling a craft project, walking by the lake, or in the kitchen
creating some culinary delights.
Website : http://www.laynemacadam.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/layne_macadam
Interview
with Layne Macadam
I live in New South Wales on the beautiful east
coast of Australia.
Tell
us your latest news?
In the last month I’ve had three books published.
Obsession Down Under is a contemporary Novella set in Australia. Wolf on Wheels
is Book 1 in my wolf shifter Heritage Series, and Desire Denied Book 2 in my
Desire Series so I’m pretty happy.
When
and why did you begin writing?
I used to write a lot of essays in the course of my
degree, but I started writing my first novel after much encouragement from my
husband and friends, probably about six years ago now. I wanted to see whether
I could a) write a book and b) get it published.
When
did you first consider yourself a writer?
I guess that would have been after I completed my
first novel, Desire Unleashed, I was just so excited to type “The End.” I then
rethought that after the rejections came, so I suppose I never really
considered myself a bona fide author until that first contract offer landed in
my inbox.
What
inspired you to write your first book?
I like stories with suspense, adventure, and exotic
locations and I like stories that feature military men! Navy SEALs are the
crème de la crème, so I thought why not write a suspense story featuring a team
of Navy SEALs.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I’m a pantster trying to be a plotter.
How
did you come up with the title?
The Desire
part was easy as it’s the series title. The protagonist Zach “Wolf” Buchanan
has denied his feelings for Beth Carmichael for years believing she is a
trouble magnet, so Desire Denied seemed the obvious choice.
Is
there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Be true to yourself and above all be honest with
those you love.
How
much of the book is realistic?
Well, the Columbian kidnapping rate was very high
although it has reduced over the last decade so that kind of inspired me.
Are
experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
No, the characters in my books and their experiences
are totally fictional.
What
books have most influenced your life?
I think perhaps the classics like Jane Eyre, Pride
and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, I was always a sucker for a good romance
and perhaps that’s why I first started to write in that genre.
If
you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
I love Shannon McKenna, her stories are
well-written, intriguing, and suspenseful.
What
book are you reading now?
I’m reading Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett for
the third time!
Are
there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
There are so many wonderful authors out there it’s
hard to choose just one.
I’m currently writing Desire Rekindled, the third book in the Desire Series and Book 2 in my Heritage Series as yet
untitled. When I hit a wall with one I go back to the other.
What
would you like my readers to know?
Writing is a tough competitive field so if you read
a book you love, it would be great if you could spare a few minutes to write a
review, it’s so helpful to all the struggling authors out there and I can
guarantee they’ll be thrilled.
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It's exciting to find a new book to read. Thanks for the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the excerpt. Sounds like a great book
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