I am happy to host author Brenda Whiteside today so she can tell you about her new book, which is part of a four-book series. I haven’t read this one yet, but it’s on my TBR list. I love this cover!
Thank you, Jan, for inviting me to share my new book with your followers. I am deeply grateful.
TURNING BITS OF MY LIFE INTO FICTION
Wild Horse Peaks is a four-book romantic suspense series set in Arizona, my home state, with the sequel set in Austria, a country I loved visiting. The characters in each book are either related or friends. The stories follow twisty paths of danger and suspense: a search to learn about birth parents who died…or were murdered, a mystery writer stalked by someone acting out her murder scenes, a politically driven madman chasing the last member of a family, her rockstar boyfriend, and a good old western land grab turned nasty. The sequel is an Austrian fairytale turned nightmare. And in the midst of all the mayhem—love
Each book holds a piece of my life. I think authors often weave in facets of themselves into their stories. The Art of Love and Murder has a Native American thread (I’m proud of my Indian blood) and a tie to the art community (my first idea for a career and why I went to college). In the second book, Southwest of Love and Murder, the heroine is a lusty, free-spirited author (my alter-ego). The hero in The Power of Love and Murder is a rocker and just might resemble my son years back, while one of the hero’s exploits is taken from the pages of my brother’s life. In the fourth book of the series, The Deep Well of Love and Murder, the only tie to the real me is the dog, Perro. He looks like my beloved Rusty, who died a few years ago.
Although the books are all connected, you can read them as standalones.
The Art of Love and Murder, Wild Horse Peaks book 1
Forty-three years after the airplane crash she survived killed her parents, Lacy Dahl is looking for answers. When her research uncovers secrets about the mother she never knew and disputes the identity of her father, someone is willing to murder to keep her discoveries hidden.
Sheriff Chance Meadowlark is still haunted by the death of his wife and the revenge he unleashed in the name of justice. When he meets Lacy, he is determined not to become involved, but their pasts make that impossible. Saving Lacy may be his only redemption.
Just as she begins to believe the present is more important than her past, Chance’s connection and a murder spin her deeper into danger and further from love. When the truth is revealed, will the revelations free Lacy and Chance…or destroy them?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brenda Whiteside is the award-winning author of romantic suspense, cozy mystery, and romance. After living in six states and two countries—so far—she and her husband have settled in Central Arizona. They admit to being gypsies at heart so won’t discount the possibility of another move. They share their home with a rescue dog named Amigo. While FDW fishes, Brenda writes.
She blogs and has guests: https://brendawhiteside.blogspot.com/
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Jan, thanks so much for hosting my post today. Sorry about being late to the party. Family can throw those schedule changes and kink up the day. But gotta love em. Your blog is so classy and I appreciate being here.
Family first, Brenda! Always! I’m glad you enjoyed the spotlight on my blog. I have the best followers! Everyone shares and comments so freely. I am deeply grateful for my tribe. I wish you the very best with this new book and series. I’m looking forward to reading this one!
All the covers look so nice beside each other. I’m with Staci – I like when a series can also be read as standalones. Best wishes to Brenda!
Teri, how great you think so. Thanks!
I agree wholeheartedly, Teri. And I agree about the covers. Thanks for visiting!
Congrats, Brenda. On your new release! Great cover and it sounds like an exciting read.
Thanks, D.L. I’m glad you think so.
Thank you, Denise! I agree about the cover and blurb!
This series sounds intriguing. Love those covers! Thanks for hosting, Jan. Wishing Brenda continued success. 🙂
I agree, Mary. I am looking forward to reading this. Thanks for visiting and sharing!
Thanks, Mary. I appreciate your wishes.
I love the covers, how they all tie together. Best of luck with this book!
Thank you, Jacqui. The covers are definitely winners!
I’m glad you mentioned that, Jacqui. I just love working with my cover artist, Alison Henderson. She knows what I want, and she can take it and run with it.
It was fun learning about how Brenda incorporates little bits of herself and her life into her stories. This sounds like a great cozy mystery/romance. Congrats to Brenda and thanks for sharing, Jan. Hugs.
I loved that too, Diana. I think we probably all put bits and pieces of ourselves in our stories. Thank you for visiting!
Hi D. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
I always appreciate a series whose books can be read as stand-alones. All the best to Brenda.
Thanks, Jan.
I completely agree, Staci. I love series, but also love that you don’t have to read one book to understand the next. Thanks for visiting!
Yes, Staci. That’s how I feel when I discover a new series.
I love the cover! In fact, all of the covers immediately sucked me in. This sounds like an engaging series. All the best to Brenda!
The same for me, Mae. I look forward to reading this. Thanks for visiting!
Thanks, Mae. I like those sucking noises. LOL
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Congratulations to Brenda! I wish her all the best. Thanks for hosting, Jan, and introducing your guest to me.
My pleasure, Gwen! Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Gwen. I appreciate the congrats.
Thanks for hosting Brenda today, Jan. Wishing her all the best.
My pleasure, Jill. Thanks for visiting!
Thanks, Jill.
All the best to Brenda.
Thank you, Craig!
Thank you!