The book launch for Protector’s Honor was a great success! There was a wonderful showing despite all the September Back-to-School conflicts and we sold over 140 books. YAY!!! All through the night, people asked me if I got tired of signing. Um…NO WAY! Never!  (Scroll down for more great pictures.)

NY Times Best Seller Mary Burton and me

And yet another positive review for the book from Janice Thompson, who writes for Barbour Publishing. Thanks Janice!!!

Sweet Suspense, September 23, 2009

By	Janice A. Thompson “booksbyjanice” (The Woodlands TX) – See all my reviews

Protector’s Honor is a sweet romance with a heart-skipping story. The author didn’t go heavy-handed on the suspense. She offered moments of sweet relief through the ever-building romance between the hero and heroine. She did a great job plotting out the story and left me guessing who-dunnit till the very end. Ironically, my very favorite line in the book was the very last one. I won’t give it away. But I don’t think I’ve seen a more fitting “wrap-up” line in a book in years. Kudos to the author! Nicely done. If you like fast-paced suspense thrillers with a strong romantic thread, Protector’s Honor is the book for you.

Ladies from bookclub

Donna R (my CP) and me

Rachel from Barnes and Noble

My beautiful daughter

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Wow! I can’t believe it’s finally time for ACFW Nationals. I’m really excited for this conference because I have heard such great things about it. I’m especially looking forward to the Donald Maas Workshop on Thursday “Writing the Breakout Novel.”If you want to learn more about ACFW click the link on the right verticle and that will take you directly to the site. If you’re going to be in Denver for the conference, please say HI! Then come back next week to chat about it.

This week I’m giving away one book at http://margaretdaley.blogspot.com/ Leave a comment if you want to be entered in the drawing.

And here is Keli Gwyn’s review of Protector’s Honor. Keli runs the fabulous blog Romance Writers on the Journey. Thanks, Keli.

Award-winning Suspense Scores

Each year the Romance Writers of America® holds a contest called the Golden Heart® to discover the best romance manuscripts available in the U.S. and abroad. In 2008, Kit Wilkinson’s story took the top award in the inspirational category and sold two months later. I waited a year for the release of Protector’s Honor, knowing the book would be a winner, and my wait was rewarded with an action-packed read that kept me turning the pages until two in the morning.

When Tabitha Beaumont screams, NCIS agent Rory Farrell comes to her rescue, averting an abduction attempt. The handsome hero with a big heart that’s gone out to Tabitha learns shortly thereafter about a connection between her and his latest murder investigation. Soon it becomes clear her life is in danger due to vital information she doesn’t even know she possesses, and Rory steps in to protect her. Evidence points to possible involvement of someone dear to Tabitha, and in a moment of weakness, she gives in to her growing feelings for Rory and divulges a secret. In order to ensure her safety, he’s forced to choose between betraying her trust and following his heart.

Wilkinson’s story takes off at a fast clip and hurtles from one scene to the next. Each time I thought things might settle down, another twist or turn transpired, keeping me off balance and racing for the end to find out how these two likable people deal with impending disaster. If you enjoy a riveting romance with a heaping helping of suspense and strong characters who entrust their uncertain futures to the Lord, I recommend Protector’s Honor.

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Here’s the actual write-up.

PROTECTOR’S HONOR (4) by Kit Wilkinson: During the last three miles of a triathlon, Rory Farrell rescues Tabitha Beaumont from an attempted abduction. An ex-Marine, now NCIS agent, Rory soon finds himself helping Tabitha discover why someone is after her and how it involves her dentist brother, Max. When a man who knows her brother, and whom Tabitha once dated, is murdered, it becomes apparent that the bad guys are playing for keeps, and the situation may involve theft of information that could threaten national security. Plenty of action, a heartwarming love story and a good mystery make this a compelling read.

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