DANA MARTON

THE SPY WHO WORE SPURS 

Top secret commando soldier Ryder McKay is shot and left for dead in South Texas. But when he comes to in a bedroom on Grace Cordero's remote ranch, he realizes the beautiful former army medic did more than save his life. She risked her own. Not that he can tell her the whole truth about his mission.

Ryder is sure dangerous thugs are using Grace's vast property to smuggle drugs, weapons—and people—across the border. But to prove it without blowing his cover, he has to let her ride shotgun on the investigation. And keeping his heart guarded against sexy, off-limits Grace will be the hardest part of all.

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Related Books in Series: This is the first of a 6 book series.

Book’s location: Texas 

Dana Marton QUICK FACTS

• published 30 books
• began writing in  elementary school
• hometown or favorite city: Budapest
• ice cream or cake? dairy and gluten intolerant (It so bites!) But I can still eat chocolate J
• hiking or biking? hiking 

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

DANA: My husband! He was a volunteer EMT for years, volunteer fireman, served in the Army. He truly believes in helping other people and going the extra mile. He is definitely my hero. When I lost my job 10 years ago, he offered to sell his SUV (his most prized possession) so I can stay home and give writing a true try at last. I don’t know where I’d be without his loving support. 

What or who inspired the hero for THE SPY WHO WORE SPURS?

DANA: You know that commercial for the military that talks about how certain people when they hear gunfire run toward it instead of away from it? That’s Ryder. He’s a pretty tough guy. He’ll stand up to any challenge to protect those weaker than him. But he also has a goofy side. He has this great ideal of a wife in his head, a petite blonde, and all that. Well, Grace fresh out of the Army, a wounded warrior, does turn that picture upside down in a hurry. Ryder doesn’t know what hit him! 

Is there a hero you’re just dying to write about for Intrigue? 

DANA: I always wanted to do a hero who has to overcome physical handicaps. I find it awe-inspiring how tough warriors don’t fall apart when that identity is taken from them due to severe injuries. They just fight their way right back. Jamie Cassidy is a secondary character in THE SPY WORE SPURS. He lost both legs overseas. He’s gone through a rough time, but he is now back in business. I just recently sold his story to Harlequin Intrigue, so he will be the hero of his own book soon. I’m very pleased about that! 

What’s your favorite way you’ve killed someone (in your books of course)?

DANA: quicksand J 

What’s your favorite thing about Harlequin?

DANA: Harlequin Books are my absolute favorite. They got me started reading and got me hooked. So this is like a smorgasbord. I’m marking down titles for my summer reading. Thank you for putting on this fabulous event!!!!!!! But my absolute favorite part is the readers! I have made so many friends through these types of events. I love every opportunity where I get to meet the wonderful people who keep me going every day.  

Where are some unusual places your characters have ‘made out’?

DANA: Top of an abandoned tar silo in Texas. On the back of a camel in the desert. In an ancient cave in the Middle East that had been used for rituals by pre-Islamic people. (That was a very Indiana Jones kind of story, and I loved it!) 

GOTTA ASK: If you had to choose a movie to describe THE SPY WHO WORE SPURS, which would it be?

DANA’S GOTTA ANSWER:   I’d have to pick one of the Bourne movies. Lots of action, and a heroine who is as tough as the hero. 

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LANDSCAPE WITH DEATH

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LAST SPY STANDING

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