Bucking Bronc Lodge
Rancher Brody Bloodworth has spent years blaming
himself for his brother's disappearance. If he hadn't snuck off to be with
Julie Whitehead, everything would have been different—and he wouldn't have
pushed her away. Now Julie is back, as an FBI agent with a solid lead on his
brother. Although the past makes Brody reluctant to fall for Julie again, he
admires her for being unable to keep her hands off the case. Before long he
finds himself unable to keep his hands off her. As he prepares for a showdown
with the ruthless kidnappers, Brody knows what's at stake if he wins. And just
how much he'll lose if he doesn't….
Related Books in Series: a six book series in order of publication: Certified Cowboy, Cowboy
in the Extreme, Cowboy to the Max, Cowboy Cop, Native Cowboy, Ultimate Cowboy
Series Location: fictitious Bucking Bronc Ranch, Texas
RITA QUICK DATE FACTS:
hiking boots or high heels? hiking boots
dinner out or dining in? out
flowers or candy? candy – Reese's peanut butter
cups
date dressed in a suit or jeans? jeans
texting or a real phone call? real phone call
What or who inspired the hero for ULTIMATE COWBOY?
RITA: Brody is actually a
composite of real life people – with all the news stories about children who
disappear and are kidnapped, I wanted to write about the effect on the
person/family members left behind. Brody is devastated and guilt-ridden over
his brother’s disappearance but he is heroic because he takes those emotions
and turns them into something good when he opens the BBL ranch for troubled
kids. He’s strong and caring and never gives up looking for his brother.
What or who inspired the heroine for ULTIMATE COWBOY?
RITA: Julie Whitehead is also
a composite character. She and Brody shared a young love affair but were torn
apart when his brother was kidnapped. Like Brody, she felt guilty and gave up
her plans for vet school to become an FBI agent and save others. I think her
choices show the depth of her love for Brody, and also her strength in using
those emotions to drive her to do good things.
Is there a hero you’re just dying to write about for
Intrigue?
RITA: I’d love to write a
Jason Bourne character. No matter how many times my husband and I have watched
that trilogy, we’re glued to the set when it comes on!
Where would your hero “pop the question” to your heroine
(hopefully no story spoilers)?
RITA: Probably in a mountain
cabin on a snowy day.
What’s the perfect Valentine’s Day date for your
characters from ULTIMATE COWBOY?
RITA: A ride across the ranch and a picnic by the
creek. Both love the outdoors and horses!
GOTTA ASK: If you had to choose a movie to describe ULTIMATE
COWBOY, which would it be?
RITA’S
GOTTA ANSWER: Honestly
I can't think of a movie to describe it - trying to think of a western
but can't. Maybe True Grit meets the kidnapping case of Elizabeth Smart?
UP NEXT by RITA
BAYOU JEOPARDY
anthology with Joanna Wayne & Mallory
Kane
Harlequin Intrigue
March 2013
Also from Harlequin Intrigue:
COLD CASE at CAMDEN CROSSING &
COLD CASE
at SUNSET MESA
PREVIOUS RELEASES by RITA
DYING TO TELL
a Slaughter Creek novel
Amazon Montlake
December 2012
a romantic suspense thriller
COWBOY COP & NATIVE COWBOY
Harlequin Intrigue
December 2012 & January 2013
ENTER THE RAFFLECOPTER DRAWING
Rita will be sending one lucky North American
reader a copy of COWBOY COP, NATIVE COWBOY & ULTIMATE COWBOY.
We will be drawing from those registered through
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Childs on Thursday and my new release on Friday. ~Angi
? THE QUESTION FOR READERS TODAY ?
What would you like to see next from me?
Hi Rita--welcome to Intrigue Week at GLIAS. I have to admit, since I'm such a contemporary single title freak I've only picked up Intrigues here and there rather than been a regular reader of them. This week is sure changing that and I'm telling you--you had me at your cover! Then your premise--whoo baby! I'm off to get the whole series of books! I think Brody sounds like my kind of hero--tortured yet tender-hearted. And Julie sounds determined and smart. I'm no help in suggesting what should come next--just know I'll be checking out whatever you do!
ReplyDeleteYou are a new author for me, so don't have a specific series or book. But I do love cowboy romances and would love to see another cowboy story.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway.
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Hi Rita,
ReplyDeleteI love your books. You have been writing about Cowboys lately. I would love for you to go back to some of your edgier stories like Silent Night Sanctuary.
Always gotta love a cowboy, but that Jason Bourne character sounds awesome as well.
ReplyDeleteHi, Rita! Welcome to Get Lost in a Story. All of your covers are fantastic, and I love that you play upon events that happen in real life to write your stories. What would I like to see from you next. Well, I'd like to see how you'd turn the Jason Bourne story into your wonderful voice. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteWELCOME RITA !!! Love, love, love cowboys--put 'em in any setting or working in any profession.
ReplyDelete~Angi
Haven't read your books yet. I like cowboy stories.
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I like all kinds of Intrigue Heroes. I really like the sound of your Bucking Bronc Lodge series and will have to check it out. I don't know what to tell you to write next. But if you want to write a Jason Bourne spy type I would think that would be great.
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I like cowboy stories.
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