May was a busy month for me.
I had 2 very important book releases (and another coming at the end of this month)
The first was, of course, Bullseye Bride. That is my Pink Pistol Sisterhood book. I hope you all had a chance to read it and enjoyed Kitty and Thad’s turn with the pistol. It’s getting some wonderful reviews, so that is exciting. That story is an “across the tracks” romance where Thad is an influential member of the community but Kitty has struggled her entire life, buried under the weight of her father’s poor choices. But Kitty is no damsel in distress, she’s ready to do whatever it takes to pull her family out of poverty. Honestly, so many people emailed and told me that they want the brother’s stories, I’ve already planned those for sometime next year.
Release 2 was a contemporary. Operation: Return is the sequel to Operation: Restoration. We’re back on Wayside Ranch, where victims of human trafficking can heal and find their way back to some semblance of normal life. However, this romantic suspense also has a secret baby. Cole didn’t realize his girlfriend was pregnant when he left for the military. When the government accidentally counted him as dead after going undercover, Erica moved on as a single mom, never dreaming that the child’s father was still very much alive and about to show up on her doorstep.
If you like second chances, thrilling suspense, and slow-burn romance, that book is for you.
Now for book 3 (I’m already tired just thinking about another release so soon!) Get ready for Rodeo Sabotage in the Sizzling Summer collection! I’m part one of three boxed sets, each releasing a month apart. Each set is on a special preorder price that will go up after release. Just look at these covers!
He’s a champion, about to lose it all.
Bull riding just became even more dangerous.
Jase Wheaton has one thing on his mind, a perfect 8 second ride—until someone in the crowd sends his bull into a fury. Twice. No one believes his life is in danger except the EMT who saved him. The clock is ticking before his final ride of the season, but will it be the last of his life? Everyone’s a suspect when the threat could come from anyone in the crowd. Even his best friend might be his worst enemy.
For a chance to win an ebook copy of any one of my three books above (Bullseye Bride, Operation: Return, or Stay With Me), comment how much suspense do you like with your cowboy romance (all three have a little).
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Kari writes swoony heroes and places that become characters with detail and heart.
Her favorite place to write about is the place her heart lives, (even if she doesn't) South Dakota.
Kari loves reading, listening to contemporary Christian music, singing when no one's listening, and curling up near the wood stove when winter hits. She makes her home in central Minnesota, land of frigid toes and mosquitoes the size of compact cars, with her husband of over twenty years. They have two daughters, two sons, one cat, and one hungry wood stove.
When well done, I like any level of suspense. I read books from that genre all the time, as well as my westerns, so combining the two is always good.
Good! I like all levels of suspense too 🙂
I love Westerns with a little suspense. It adds a whole new element to the story
I do too. Suspense just ads to a great story.
Looks like you have been very busy!
I have! But to be completely fair, I knew this month was coming and planned well in advance. 191,000 words to write takes a long time.
I love, love that readers loved the characters in BULLSEYE BRIDE so much they want more books with them. That’s the ultimate compliment, right? Congratulations, you busy girl. (I’m tired for you!)
It is! And I’m excited to write it. Thank you so much Pam.
mix of it
Yes, a nice mix is what I like too.
I like a little of it, just enough to pique my curiosity. Congratulations on those books this month!
Thank you, Karen!
I love westerns, as I grew up watching them, and the more intrigue along with witty dialogue the better!!!
I completely agree.
I like suspense books and westerns so I know I will enjoy these books.
Yay! I hope so. 🙂
I love suspense and westerns so looking forward to reading your book.
Thank you, Linda!
I am not wanting a lot of suspense or bloodshed but a normal life drama is fine!
I try to avoid descriptive violence in my suspense (because I don’t want to get too close to thriller titles).
Good morning I really enjoy suspense in books, they keep me turning pages! (not entering this ebook giveaway as I am not tech savvy, but thank you) Congratulations on your great sounding books!!
Thank you, Alicia!
I like suspense, but not the bloody, ruthless type of suspense seen these days on most tv programs and movies. Bring it on subtly. No big bangs, or bombs/explosions. Your books sound absolutely wonderful and I look forward to reading them all. Thanks, Kari.
Judy, you’re welcome. I try very hard to keep my suspense tight and not bloody. 🙂
Just a little suspense is good for me.
I’m so glad. A little suspense is fun.
Wow! That’s a lot of writing, & they all sound amazing! I love clean romance & good, clean suspense (no gore & not too much blood, but still edge of your seat)! I’m looking forward to finishing the books that I’m reading right now & get to these two next, as I love your books! I have the first two that you mentioned, but that last one also very much intrigues me! I live in Wyoming, where rodeos & bull riding are a big part of life.
Oh, I think you’ll really like it then! Thank you so much!
I love suspense in my reading… enjoy enough to keep me guessing but need the romance a bit more.
I agree. I can’t seem to get away from romance and I don’t think I really want to. 🙂
I like a good mix of suspense with the romance.
I do too! They are becoming my favorites.
I’m sort of embarrassed to admit this but I usually read the last chapter right after the first because I get anxious and wanna know it’ll all turn out ok and I’m talking about doing that even with HEA books. Then I can relax and get into the story and it’s crazy because I already know it will ‘be alright’ haha… I’ve never been able to solve any type of mystery so my little method works for me. 🙂
I’ve met a few readers like that, who almost get anxiety if they don’t read the end first. Whichever way makes you enjoy the story, I think it’s all good.
Kari, I LOVED Bullseye Bride! I’m so happy that you’re going to write those two brothers. They’ll have interesting stories. Kitty has a rough path to a HEA. Your other two releases look equally amazing! I’ll have to get them. I love a lot of suspense with my stories. Congratulations and a big Yee-Haw!
Linda, Thank you, your words bless me.
I love suspense in the books I read. Not over the top but enough to keep me guessing.
I feel just the same 🙂
I do enjoy suspense in romance books. It just adds a little extra to the plot.
I agree! I like to keep guessing.
I enjoy mystery and cowboys. I am a big fan of Love Inspired Suspense ??
Rodeo Sabotage was written with Love Inspired Suspense in mind and I have a book releasing with Love Inspired Suspense in October! They are wonderful to write for.
I think suspense is an important part of most stories.
I agree, I enjoy writing it and reading it.
I do love books with some suspense in them. It really adds to the story. It kind of keeps you on your toes trying to decide what is going to happen.
Exactly! Completely agree.
My first love in reading was suspense, intrigue, and mystery. I do like there to be a bit of suspense in any book I read, no matter the genre,
thanks for coming today. I like a little suspense in my books and movies. I am great a cozy mysteries and clean historical westerns. my daughter loves the hard stuff when it comes to mystery, suspense, thrillers.