THREE ‘LAST CHANCES’ TO GET LOST

Last Chance Rescue Series
NYT Bestselling Author Christy Reece

 

SWEET REWARD

December 27, 2011

A Last Chance Rescue Novel

Book 3 Sweet Series

Ballantine Books

ISBN-10: 0345524098

WHEN RISK IS THE REWARD—LET THE DANGER BEGIN

Adrenaline junkie Jared Livingston has found the perfect blend of exhilaration and danger in his new job at Last Chance Rescue. Raised to depend only on himself, Jared tried marriage, but the end of the relationship renewed his belief that he was meant to be a loner. Now a desperate plea from his ex-wife puts Jared in the unique position of using the skills she despised to rescue her missing daughter. The case brings Jared face-to-face with Mia Ryker, the only agent ever fired from LCR—for playing too far outside the box. Now Mia’s back, and as a team, they’re as compatible as fuel and fire—blowing off tension in each other’s arms, blowing open the secret life of a wealthy philanthropist and his shameful dealings. Their search for the innocent child takes them to places neither have been before—to the edge of danger and to the edge of their hearts.

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SWEET JUSTICE

A Last Chance Rescue Novel

Book 1 Sweet Series

Ballantine Books

ISBN-10: 0345524071

LIVE FOR HONOR. DIE FOR LOVE.

Honor Stone is a young, idealistic FBI agent when her path collides with Seth Cavanaugh. For a girl who has never walked on the wild side, the dark and dangerous Seth is a temptation she can’t refuse. But then Seth walks out the door and out of her life. Five years later, Honor is an operative with the elite Last Chance Rescue organization and Seth is a desperate ex-cop searching for his missing niece—one of many young women who have mysteriously vanished from college campuses. Going undercover, Honor will attract the maniacal cult leader behind the kidnappings and find a way to work with Seth—while steering clear of the passion and need that’s just one touch away from explosion. Seth knows he had all the right reasons for the wrong he did five years ago. And from the moment he sees her—and takes her in his arms again—this former undercover man will risk everything for one more chance with Honor.

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SWEET REVENGE

A Last Chance Rescue Novel

Book 2 Sweet Series

Ballantine Books

ISBN-10: 0345524055

SOME DESIRES ARE FORBIDDEN.

Jamie Kendrick went on a trip to hell at the hands of Stanford Reddington, a monster protected by money and power. Asking for LCR’s help, Jamie makes plans for her revenge. And Dylan Savage, one of Last Chance Rescue’s most skilled operatives, is given an assignment he despises but can’t refuse—train the lovely Jamie, but thwart her revenge plot at all costs. With tender ruthlessness, he pries open her most intimate secrets—and the attraction they’ve both tried to deny explodes into a scorching love affair—an affair that Dylan has to end. Months after Jamie stormed away from Dylan and LCR, the two meet again—at the home of Stanford Reddington. In the grips of hurt, anger, desire, and undercover danger, Jamie and Dylan will risk more than a broken heart: they’re risking everything to stop an evil fiend from destroying more lives, including their own.

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MEETING CHRISTY

Growing up in a tiny community in Alabama boasting only one stop sign and a gas station gave Christy ample opportunity to create daring adventures in her head. When she wasn't thinking of her story characters, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys kept her entertained and out of trouble. Later came the chills of Stephen King and the thrills of John Grisham, but the romance genre always held a strong place in her heart.

After leaving her career with a major insurance company, the characters in her head came alive again and Christy decided to write her own stories. And now, she and her characters couldn't be happier.

A member of Romance Writers' of America, the Southern Magic RWA chapter, the KOD chapter, and International Thriller Writers, Christy lives in Alabama with her husband, two adorable fur-kids and one very shy turtle.

THE Q&A 
ANGI: How often to you get lost in a story?

CHRISTY: As often as I can. I try to read a book a week (I cringe as I write this, knowing there are people reading this who read ten times that a week.) If a character or situation can grab me in the first few pages, I’ll keep reading. However, if I can somehow immediately identify with a character and feel invested in them, that’s when I get lost in a story. Connecting with a character is incredibly important to me as a reader. I’m very aware of this as a writer and work hard to create the kind of characters readers can identify with and like. 

ANGI: What’s the first book you remember reading? 

CHRISTY: First book? LOL, Fun With Dick and Jane, I think.  However, the first book I remember that put me through a gamut of emotions was The Rolling Years by Agnes Sligh Turnbull. It was this wonderfully deep family saga that spanned generations. I laughed, cried and literally ached for those characters.

ANGI: What’s your favorite “love” word?

CHRISTY: Cherish 

ANGI: Can you tell us about a real-life hero you’ve met?

CHRISTY: My Mom. She raised three daughters by herself, had a stress career, and went to college at night. She has always been my inspiration and hero. 

ANGI: What’s your favorite fairy tale?

CHRISTY: Beauty and the Beast. I’m a sucker for a tortured hero and a strong heroine.  

ANGI: What’s your favorite cartoon character?

CHRISTY: Casper the Friendly Ghost, Scooby-Doo and Johnny Quest

**Christy, you’ve hit on two of my favorite cartoons: Scooby-Doo & Johnny Quest. My husband and I DVR Johnny Quest just to listen to the theme song. LOL**

ANGI: What turns you off like nothing else?

CHRISTY: Cruelty to children, the elderly and animals.

ANGI: Is there a playlist you’d recommend for reading your latest release?

CHRISTY: soft romance classics

ANGI: Where do you read and how often?

CHRISTY: Anywhere I can, but mostly a recliner in my office or in bed.

ANGI: What sound or noise do you love?

CHRISTY: The clickity-clack of my fur-kids running on our hardwood floor. There’s such joy in that sound. 

ANGI: Fairy Tale or Action Adventure?

CHRISTY: I love a combination of the two.

ANGI: What was the first story you remember writing?

CHRISTY: It was a class assignment…I think I was in the seventh grade. It was about a man who disappeared and his family thought he was dead. Turned out, he worked for a top-secret branch of the government. I think Mission Impossible might have inspired me. 

ANGI: What’s your favorite movie of all time?

CHRISTY: Braveheart 

ANGI: Be honest, when reading...do you put yourself in the heroine’s role?

CHRISTY: Yes! If I can identify with the heroine, you bet I’m in her role. I want to feel her emotions and fall in love with the hero right along with her. 

ANGI: What’s something you’d like to tell your fans?

CHRISTY: I adore and appreciate all of you! Thank you for buying my books and recommending them to others.  

ANGI’S GOTTA ASK: Hi Christy, I watched the RT Review interview with you--see it on her website. I love how you try to plot and want your characters to react…but that you let them take you down THEIR path. Can you share your biggest surprise one of your characters shared with you?

CHRISTY’S GOTTA ANSWER:  My characters endlessly surprise me. Every book I’ve written, I’m shocked at the secrets they reveal. I can’t share most of them since they would entail spoilers. However the best and biggest surprise was in RESCUE ME, the first book of the series. I was writing it as a stand-alone book, without any intention of writing a connecting book. The heroine was getting dressed for work but I had no idea where she worked or what she did for a living. Then she revealed that she worked for an organization called Last Chance Rescue. That one wonderful surprise gave birth to a nine book series.

FINDING CHRISTY:

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UP NEXT: SWEET REWARD-DECEMBER 27, 2011

PREVIOUS RELEASES: SWEET JUSTICE was a September release and SWEET REVENGE was an October release. There are 6 previous Last Chance books, but each has its own complete story. Don’t be afraid to pick them up out of order.

CHRISTY’S QUESTION: Out of all the LCR characters in all nine books, which one of them would you most like to have dinner with?

LAST CHANCE GIVE-AWAY

Christy will send two signed Last Chance Rescue books—winner’s choice--to a blog commenter. 

Note: Offer void where prohibited. Prizes will be mailed to North America addresses only unless specifically mentioned in the post. Odds of winning vary due to the number of entrants. Winners of drawings are responsible for checking this site in a timely manner. If prizes are not claimed in a timely manner, the author may not have a prize available. Get Lost In A Story cannot be responsible for an author's failure to mail the listed prize. GLIAS does not automatically pass email addresses to guest authors unless the commenter publicly posts their email address.

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