Joyce Lamb is a TRUE SHOT Back to Blog
Update: Thanks for all of the comments!! The TRUE SHOT winner is…Darkreader. Congratulations!
When I read paranormal romances, I”m a happy woman. When I read romantic suspense novels, I’m a happy woman. But if you put those two subgenres together, and you give me paranormal romantic suspense–I’m so excited you almost need to slap me. So get ready for some slapping.
My next guest is a woman who perfectly blends paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Perfectly. I devour her books and look ahead eagerly for her next release. The lady in question? Joyce Lamb–and one commenter is going to win a signed copy of her new book, TRUE SHOT.
Hi, Cynthia’s readers! And congratulations, Cynthia, on your release day! I can’t wait to read Angel of Darkness.
I’ll be celebrating my own release day Dec. 6, when the third book in my True trilogy, True Shot, comes out.
Romance writers who embark on writing trilogies are advised to save the best story for last, and I definitely did that. I so looked forward to writing True Shot that I sometimes had trouble focusing on writing the other True books!
Here’s a little about True Shot:
Samantha Trudeau is a psychic spy for a secret government agency that she’s recently discovered has gone rogue. She goes on the run and ends up at the Trudeau family cabin at the same time as a vacationing Mac Hunter, a burned-out journalist and good friend of Sam’s estranged sisters. The bad guys show up to reclaim Sam (for a sinister purpose, of course), and things go from bad to worse when a drug wipes out Sam’s memory, leaving her dependent on the un-spy-trained Mac to get her to safety.
Mac and Sam are a hoot together. Sam has a serious, down-to-business, where’s-my-gun attitude, while Mac fights his battles with words and humor — not something that works all that well when you’re dealing with ruthless rogue government spies. Though it is pretty entertaining.
I love Mac and Sam together! Especially when Mac comes out swinging, completely counter to his nature, to protect Sam. Sigh. I’ve fallen hopelessly in love with all of my heroes (as it should be!), but Mac is the one I most wish actually existed.
I hope you’ll get a chance to check out True Shot. To help you out, I’ll give a signed copy to a commenter here!
Oh, and while I have you: I run a new-ish romance novels blog at USA Today, called Happy Ever After (happyeverafter.usatoday.com). HEA is planning to review Cynthia’s Angel of Darkness AND we’re going to run an interview with her in December. I hope you’ll get a chance to stop in and say hi!
Thanks for having me, Cynthia! You rock. : )
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Ok, you had me at humor included. This sounds fantastic. Sometimes the serious times needs a little funny an I love that you are incorporating that. I love some witty banter 🙂
Hi, Nikki!
I love me some witty banter, too! And Mac is an ace at it in True Shot. I should probably go through the book to see how many times Sam rolls her eyes at him. : )
Thanks for stopping by!
Joyce
Thanks for having me, Cynthia!! And double thanks for the book love. : )
You rock!
Joyce
I’m with Cynthia– I love paranormal romantic suspense! Somehow I missed your books Joyce but now that I know about them I’ll make up for it:)
I love a hero with a sense of humor– so I know I’m going to love True Shot.
Woo hoo! I like the making up for it part. : )
Thanks, Brenda!
Joyce
The book sounds amazing. I’ve read a lot of paranormal romances but not a lot of suspense books. To have the two together is most interesting to me. Would love to read it so I appreciate the chance to win it. Thank you!!
Hi, Pam!
I really wanted to write paranormal but not of the vampire kind (too many authors already kick butt on those — such as our hostess here!). So I thought, hmm, why not do a psychic ability but super jacked up so that it’s unpredictable and dangerous? It’s been fun, though pretty tough on the characters. : )
Thanks for stopping by!
Joyce
I love a good book that has you laughing out loud. I would like to read this book. —Rachel
Hi, Rachel!
Mac totally has my snarky sense of humor — he’s just WAY more adorable. And then there’s the whole hot thing. 🙂
Thanks for saying hi!
Joyce
I cannot wait to read this book!! It looks fabulous.
And thank you for coming to the party! 🙂
Congrats, Joyce, on your upcoming new release!!! Paranormal, suspense & romance is the perfect blend for an intriguing read!!! Can’t wait to read True Shot!!! Added it to my TBR list!!! 🙂
Thanks, Tonya! I hope it’s on top. : )
Joyce
I love it when the “normal” is switched up. With Sam as the trained spy and Mac as an ordinary guy who uses wit and humor to fight, this just clicks with me. True Shot sounds like it is a definite winner.
Hi, Kathy!
I had a BLAST writing it. Mac just hits all the right buttons for me. And Sam, too. Lucky wench.
Joyce
Congrats on the upcoming release! True Shot sounds awesome. A definite add to my TBR list.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Hi, barbara!
Thanks for the congrats. : )
Good luck on the giveaway!
Joyce
Another book to add to my ever increasing TBR pile! Sounds like an awesome read!
Thanks, Darkreader! Thanks for stopping by!
Joyce
Paranormal and suspense together, sounds fantastic!
Hi, JoAnna!
I agree — I love it when paranormal and suspense are mixed.
Thanks for stopping by!
Joyce
Perfect blending of paranormal and Suspense! Totally convinced me! Two genres I do read a lot of!
Hi, Raonaid!
Cynthia convinced me, too. : )
Joyce
A fantastic sounding story, the combination of suspense and paranormal. Will be adding this one to my reading pile.
Hi, JeanP!
Thanks for adding True Shot to your reading pile! I hope you enjoy. : )
Joyce
Would love to read this!!!! 😀
Hi, Stacey!
I would love for you to read it. : )
Good luck in the drawing!
Joyce
Uh-oh…another set of books to add to the TBR pile!! When you say the hero uses words & humor, I’m a goner…especially when you say that he’s the hero you most wish was real!
Thanks to Ms. Eden for sharing a “new” author with me. I love paranormal romance & have recently begun reading romantic suspense, so I’m really looking forward to this. I’ll be heading over to Ms. Lamb’s site to check out all of her stuff!
Hi, Michelle!
Mac totally gets me. I suppose it helps that I created him, but he’s pretty much the perfect man for me — once you strap a tool belt on him. : )
Thanks for stopping by!
Joyce
this book sounds like it combines some of my fav things. Pranormal, suspense and fun. Really sounds interesting and different.
Lisa B
Hi, Lisa B!
I had a lot of fun writing it, so I hope that comes through in the book.
Thanks for saying hi!
Joyce
Being an avid reader of multiple genres I always like when authors combine genres and paranormal and romantic suspense together means double the excitment! Also congratulations on the launch of the HEA blog. I visited a few times and it’s a great place. 🙂
Hi, Na S.!
You visited “a few times”? Just a few times?!??! I hope you’ll come back often. : )
And thanks for the congrats. HEA has been a lot of fun, too!
Joyce
I love http://www.happyeverafter.usatoday.com I have it as one of my homepages. Can’t wait to read this new book. 🙂
Hi, Heather!
Woo hoo! I’m so glad you love HEA!!! The HEA team and I have been working really hard to make it special.
Thanks for saying hi!
Joyce
Hi Joyce, I am already a fan and am really looking forward to the new release. Thanks for the great books!
Hi, Patti!
Thanks! Blush. I hope you enjoy True Shot as much as I enjoyed writing it. I was kinda sad when it was done — but also ready for a nap. : )
Thanks for saying hi!
Joyce
CONGRATS on your upcoming release Joyce! Not much longer til it’s out:)
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Hi, Yadira!
Yep, just a few more days. I’m psyched!
Thanks for the congrats!
Joyce
Hi Joyce! Your series sounds fantastic! I have read some of your other books and would love to read this one. Thanks for the giveaway!
Hi, Barb P!
So cool that you’ve read some of my other books! I hope you get a chance to check out True Shot, too. It’s my favorite of my own books, though my third, Found Wanting (now a 99-cent ebook), is a very close second.
Thanks for saying hi!
Joyce
Hi Joyce!! Congrats on your upcoming release, it looks amazing!! I am definatley reading this series. I will be sure to check out the HEA blog as well. Thanks for the offer!!
Hi, Patty C!
Thanks for checking out the Trues and HEA! I’ve been having a pretty good time with both. : )
Good luck on the drawing!
Joyce
Congrats on the upcoming release, Joyce and the new blog. You know I’m a huge fan of the True series.
Hi, Jane!
Thanks on the congrats! I love hearing from huge fans of the Trues! : )
Take care!
Joyce
This series looks so good. Thanks for the giveaway.
Huh…*checks wishlist*
How did I miss these?
*note in wishlist*
There, all better.
Paranormal is so good to read! And another event with Cynthia, wouldn’t want to miss it.
Your series sounds so good. I love the blend of paranormal and romantic suspense. It really makes the best stories.
This sounds like a great story. I will have to put in on my to buy list.
Robin
Oh, I love a guy who can be seriously sarcastic! Ya know what I mean, that guy who says what he’s thinking and is completely serious about it, but you can’t tell if it’s funny humor ha ha, or he’s just a big delicious nerd! LOL
The book sounds great and has been officially placed on my “need to read” list. Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
I love it when an author pairs up a couple of subgenres, like paranormal romantic suspense (or paranormal steampunk, paranormal historical, etc). True Shot sounds like a great read.
Sounds like a book I would enjoy reading… adding it to my list of wants! 😀
Congratulations on your new book and the chance to win. It sounds great.
This book sounds good! Thank you for the giveaway
The book cover looks so cool! And it sounds great.:)
Congrats on the release, Cynthia, and thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds like a great read! Congrats on the new release!
I love books about psychics! i like the idea that the characters can be human but more.. thanks for the chance to win.. it looks awesome!
This sounds like an awesome book! I am all about paranormal and suspense with romance those are my favorite type of books. I will definitely be giving this book a try! 🙂
sounds like a great book. Love the cover. 🙂
Cynthis, you have great guests!
Paranormal & suspense. Works for me!
Are familiar with the http://ebooks99cents.wordpress.com? My book, The Gift is there. Just sayin’.
hem.. the cover is definitely teasing 😉
I love paranormal romance suspense! I have enjoy Joyce Lamb True series, and looking forward to True Shot! 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway, True Shot sounds really good! And how you described the characters and how they interact really makes me want to read it.
Sounds like a really good read. Will check it out.
I love romantic suspense and if you add paranormal to that you rock!
My two favourite genre’s in one? I’m going to have to buy these. I do love it when trilogies end on a high note, you have me all curious now – thank you! 🙂
I LOVE Joyce’s books and already have this one on pre-order. If you haven’t read her yet, you’re seriously missing out!
It looks like a story I would enjoy.
The book sounds great!! I have not had a chance to read any of Joyce’s book. So I am definitely looking her up when I go to purchase new books..