Annie lives with her husband, and ‘Bob’ the dog and two white cats in a house next to the beach on the east coast of Australia. She sits in her writing chair, gazing at the ocean and writing stories. Their two children are grown and married and she loves spending time gardening, walking on the beach and spoiling her two grandchildren. She has always been fascinated by all things romantic and has found her niche in life writing romance novels, ranging from contemporary to paranormal with a foray into steampunk!Her debut full length novel, Holiday Affair, a contemporary romance set in the South Pacific was released as part of Entangled Publishing’s Indulgence line in March 2012 and has been a best seller on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The sequel Italian Affair will be released in June 2013, followed shortly after by Outback Affair. Annie has more books being released in 2013 with Entangled Publishing in the Bliss, Entangled Suspense and Covet imprints.
Annie has also ventured into independent publishing with her de Vargas family steampunk series: Winter of the Passion Flower and Summer of the Moon Flower. Blind Lust (Musa Publishing) a paranormal novella is a sweet romance and one of Annie’s favourites.
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First off, can you tell us a bit about you?
I live with my husband, and ‘Bob’ the dog and two white cats in a house next to the beach on the east coast of Australia. I sit in my writing chair, gazing at the ocean and writing stories. Our two children are grown and married and I love spending time gardening, walking on the beach and spoiling my two grandchildren. Always fascinated by all things romantic I have found my niche in life writing romance novels, ranging from contemporary to paranormal with a foray into steampunk!
Dangerous Desire is the fourth of nine books I have contracted with Entangled Publishing. My debut full length novel, Holiday Affair, a contemporary romance set in the South Pacific was released as part of Entangled Publishing’s Indulgence line in March 2012 and has been a best seller on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The sequel Italian Affair was released in June 2013, followed shortly after by Outback Affair on 14th October. I have more books being released in 2013 and 2104 with Entangled Publishing in the Bliss, Entangled Suspense and Covet imprints.
A la Twitter style, please describe your book (or series) in 140 characters or less.
A desperate search and a sizzling attraction lead to dangerous desire
What types of scenes are your most favorite to write?
LOL... sassy, snarky dialogue where the characters are getting to know each other.
What are the things that influence you the most as a writer?
Walking on the beach inspires me, seeing the love shared between lovers. A good tear jerker movie!
What are some of your favorite characteristics to find in a hero?
Strong and sensitive with a sense of humor!
Tell me, is there anything that we would be surprised to learn about you?
I love my bubble baths with a glass of champagne and a good book!
If you could live inside any book, which one would you choose and why?
Katherine... a medieval romance set in the twelfth century. I loved reading about the love affair between Katherine and John of Gaunt. Love my history!
If you could spend the day in the shoes of any character, who would you choose and why?
Eve Dallas in J.D. Robb’s book as I would love to meet Roarke!
If you were stranded on a desert island and could bring only three items, what would you bring and why?
My iPad...so I could read. Champagne... in case I get thirsty . My husband...so I wouldn’t get lonely!
Last question, are you working on anything right now?
I am just beginning to write a romantic suspense about a pirate and a beautiful young woman who is searching for an emerald necklace. It will be published by Entangled Publishing next year. At the same time I am in edits for Tangling with the CEO (December) and Hot Rock (February)
A desperate search…
Schoolteacher Gracie James has never seen more danger than her Kindergarten classroom, but when she goes searching for her missing sister, she’s thrown into a world of sex, crime...and passion. Following a hot lead, she sneaks onto a stranger’s boat—and gets caught. Their one-sided conversation convinces her of two things. One: the guy is seriously sexy. Two: he knows something about her sister. Oh, yeah. And did she mention he’s sexy?
And a sizzling attraction…
Jake Alexander, former cop, is staking out a yacht brimming with criminal activity, for an insurance company, when a woman, dressed to kill and totally irresistible, stumbles into his dangerous undercover op. If he hadn’t tackled her, she’d have tottered straight onto the questionable yacht in those ridiculous high heels. Then she’d be dead. Or worse. As much as he’d like to kick her off his boat, he can’t risk her going off on some hare-brained scheme—but he can’t keep her around to muck up his job. Oh, yeah. And did he mention she’s distracting as hell?
Lead to dangerous desire…
Unfortunately, she has a keen mind of her own. And a body any man would die for. Jake’s attempt to keep Gracie safe quickly morphs into a reluctant alliance. And a whole lot more... But Gracie finds herself knee deep in more trouble than she bargained for, with secrets revealed and the criminals coming after her. Unless they find a way to trust each other, they’re finished. Oh, yeah. And did they mention they’re in love?
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Check out what's up for grabs.
- 1 $25 Gift Card (Amazon or Barnes & Noble)
- 1 Sailboat Necklace
- 1 "Reborn' t-shirt and a signed copy of her book Kissed by a Vampire
- 1 $10 Gift Card (Amazon or Barnes & Noble)
- 1 signed copy of Courtesan’s Courtship and 1 Swarovski Crystal Bookmark
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- Please answer Annie's question: If you were stranded on a tropical island...who would you take with you?
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If you were stranded on a tropical island...who would you take with you?
ReplyDeleteHmm.....Channing Tatum? :) hehehehe
I would love to read Dangerous Desire......I am a school teacher, and there is just something about a man in uniform....(if he isn't giving you a speeding ticket)....your intro to the book has me curious to what happens next! thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteIf I was stranded on a tropical island, I would take Hugh Jackman.. I sure he would be a very resourceful guy...
ReplyDeleteIf I were stranded on a desert island, I would have Chris Hemsworth right there with me. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway!
If I were stranded on a tropical island, I would take my hubby! He's handy and he would keep my entertained! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh that's easy...Ian Somerhalder. lol I bet he could keep me busy.
ReplyDeleteI wish i could answer that question. I have not had a chance to read any of the books yet. the reviews favoe them to be good reads. I have them on my to read list.
ReplyDeleteI'm boring. I'd take my husband. But I wouldn't mind having wifi and a computer or tablet. :-)
ReplyDeleteI would take Shamar Moore. He is one of the hottest men I have ever seen.
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