THE DISARMING DETECTIVE
The Lawmen
Series, book 1
Harlequin Intrigue
The case
that's haunted one FBI profiler for years may have finally met its match in a
sexy—and dedicated—detective…
When FBI profiler Isabella Cortez finds a
stranger outside her office, she's in trouble. Because even though Detective
Logan Greer is one of the good guys, their instant attraction is a serious
distraction. Ella's got one mission: to find the criminal who hurt her friend
and drove her to become a profiler. But Logan's appeal isn't just chemistry. He
has a case that bears an eerie resemblance to the crime Ella's been trying to
solve for years. Together, they're racing to stop a killer, but the closer they
get, the more dangerous the search becomes. Falling in love could be deadly…or
it could be the only way to survive.
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ELIZABETH
HEITER likes her suspense to feature strong heroines, chilling villains,
psychological twists, and a little romance. Her research has taken her into the
minds of serial killers, through murder investigations, and onto the FBI
Academy's shooting range. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Michigan
with a degree in English Literature. She's a member of International Thriller
Writers and Romance Writers of America. Visit Elizabeth at her website.
A
Q&A with ELIZABETH
ANGI: Do you have a favorite hero from your Lawmen series?
ELIZABETH: I can’t
choose! I think whichever hero I’m writing at the moment is my favorite!
ANGI: What do you
like the best about the hero of THE
DISARMING DETECTIVE?
ELIZABETH: Homicide
detective Logan Greer is so dedicated to his family. It’s a problem in a way, because that gives
him deep ties to a town far away from heroine Ella Cortez, but anyone with that
kind of capacity for loyalty is a hero worth catching!
ANGI: What do you
like the best about the hero of SEDUCING
THE SNIPER?
ELIZABETH: FBI sniper
Scott Delacorte is so confident and capable, both in his job and in his
personal life. He’s always been a
playboy, and he’s not ashamed of the fact that he likes to have a little
fun. But when he falls for FBI
negotiator Chelsie Russell, he falls hard.
ANGI: What do you
like the best about the hero of S.W.A.T
SECRET ADMIRER?
ELIZABETH: FBI SWAT
agent Grant Larkin is the kind of guy you want to have your back. When teammate Maggie Delacorte is threatened
by the man who attacked her a decade ago, he’ll stand by her side – or plant
himself directly in front of her, and dare anyone to get past him.
ANGI: Hiking Boots
or Dancing Heels?
ELIZABETH: Although
there’s a time and place for both, I love a fun pair of heels, and I love to
dance, so I’ve got to go with dancing heels.
ANGI: Who’s your
favorite villain?
ELIZABETH: I have a soft
spot for Hans Gruber in Die Hard. Not
only did he switch back and forth from the German to the American accent, but
he was so matter-of-fact about just being in it for the money. Smart, savvy, and
straight-up. But, alas, no match for
John McClane!
ANGI: What is your
best wish come true?
ELIZABETH: Being a
published author! It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was very young, and
something I’ve worked toward for many, many years. Actually having my books on the shelves still
gives me a thrill every single time I’m in a bookstore.
ANGI: Would you rather be in a Fairy Tale or Action Adventure?
ELIZABETH: Definitely an action adventure! This seems to be changing, but the fairy tales I grew up with either featured a woman who needed to be rescued by a man (Disney) or a lot of gore (the original Grimm Fairy Tales). Besides, most good action adventure stories still have a little romance…
ANGI: What’s your
favorite rerun on television?
ELIZABETH: There’s
something so entertaining about Psych. I
could watch that show all day – the Gus/Shawn friendship is so funny and cute,
and then of course, there’s the Shawn/Juliette romance. Humor, mystery, romance – it’s got all kinds
of fun!
ANGI: What's your
most favorite thing to do in your state?
ELIZABETH: Probably
downhill skiing. When I was younger, I
skied a lot more – I could ski backwards, on one foot, over small jumps, and
around moguls. Now I wouldn’t attempt a
lot of that, but I still enjoy it – skiing makes the Michigan winters more
bearable!
ANGI: What’s your
favorite meal?
ELIZABETH: Is chocolate
a meal? (If not, I think I could figure out a way to make it one…)
ANGI’S
GOTTA ASK: If you could have your favorite movie star for one day, what would you
do?
ELIZABETH’S GOTTA ANSWER:
Hmmm…I think I’d force him to act out scenes from my book, so that when
anyone asks, “Who do you see as this character?” I’d have a visual aid! (After he was finished with that, of course,
he’d be tired, and he’d probably want to sit by the fire and eat chocolate with
me…since he’d certainly agree that it was a meal!)
FIND ELIZABETH:
SEDUCED BY
THE SNIPER
Playboy or
protector?
In a twenty-four-hour period, FBI negotiator
Chelsie Russell's life changed. She was a promising negotiator in the Bureau,
but then she failed to talk down a crazed gunman. A year later the killer has
escaped, and sniper Scott Delacorte has stepped up to protect Chelsie. Scott is
the FBI's most infamous playboy—and the guy Chelsie had a one-night fling with
just before the shooting. She'd dismissed him as the love 'em and leave 'em
type, but now he stands between her and a killer. When the investigation takes
an unexpected turn, powerful people become desperate to keep Scott and Chelsie
silent—dead silent. Chelsie knows it's time to put aside their past and trust
this man who has the power to break her heart. Again.
A predator
is no match for her protector…
It's been ten years since the attack that drove
Maggie Delacorte to become an FBI SWAT agent. She's an elite fighter now—and
when the Fishhook Rapist sends her a letter saying he's coming back for her,
she knows she has to find him first. Her teammate Grant Larkin is assigned to
the case, and he's determined to protect Maggie, even if it damages the
connection that's been growing between them. And even if her attacker has
decided that the way to get to Maggie is by targeting the people she cares
about. Her feelings for Grant could get him killed, but she needs him —and his
love—to make it through the worst danger yet…
VANISHED
The Profiler,
book #2
HUNTED
The Profiler,
book #1
ELIZABETH
is giving away a signed
copy of Disarming Detective. North America Readers
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ELIZABETH
WANTS TO KNOW: I love writing lawmen heroes (and
heroines!). What kind of heroes do you
like to read about? (It could be a profession, a character trait, etc.)
Thank you so much for having me back on Get Lost in a Story, Angi! I had so much fun answering the questions...but picking a favorite hero was definitely too tough! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's our pleasure, Elizabeth! Love your books.
DeleteI love reading about lawyers. Maybe they are not so interesting in real life but they are certainly dramatic in books!
ReplyDeletemaybe31 at yahoo.com
Oh I love the variety of characters out there... you get to meet Princes, Military, Firefighters, Cops, Cowboys, boy next door, Shifters, Vampires... the list goes on! :) Choosing a fav is hard for me... enjoy them all!
ReplyDeletegreenshamrock at cox dot net
Ohhh, I hadn't even thought of all the non-human character types when I was writing that question! You're right - there is great, fun variety!
DeleteHi May! I agree - lawyer characters can help create really interesting plots! In the Harlequin Intrigue line, Adrienne Giordanno had a book about a pair of lawyers (I think out last year) called The Prosecutor, with a really fun premise & loads of drama!
ReplyDeletesmart and alpha
ReplyDeletebn100candg at hotmail dot com
You can't go wrong there!!! ;)
DeleteI love Lawmen heroes. And I already bought this book. Can't wait to get it
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks so much, Tammy! I hope you love it! (And great to "see" you again!)
DeleteHi, Elizabeth! and welcome to GLIAS. Wonderful to get to know you. I think I'd take a hunk by the fire with chocolate any day. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi, Vicki! So nice to chat! You really just can't go wrong with a hunk by the fire and chocolate!! ;)
DeleteCongratulations to Colleen C., who won a signed copy of Disarming Detective!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Elizabeth! I responded to your e-mail!
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