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.
FIND DANA on the Intrigue-Authors Blog &
UP NEXT by DANA:
LANDSCAPE WITH DEATH
September 2012
Read About It on my web site soon. I’ll be posting an excerpt in a few
weeks.
PREVIOUS RELEASES by DANA:
THE THIRD SCROLL
May 2012
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SPY HARD
June 2012
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LAST SPY STANDING
February 2012
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