THE HUNTED SERIES
Saved
by the Rancher, Lucky Like Us, The Right Bride
By: Jennifer Ryan
Saved by the Rancher, Book One of THE
HUNTED SERIES by Jennifer Ryan
Avon Impulse| On Sale: 2/26/2013| E-Book
ISBN 9780062268020 | $.99
A million dollar mistake…
Marrying
millionaire David Merrick was the biggest mistake of Jenna Caldwell’s life. Two
years after their divorce, Jenna is still on the run, relocating to a new place
every few months after each terrifying run-in with her ex. No matter where she
hides, he always finds her, and each time his temper worsens. Bruised,
battered, and bloodied, Jenna takes her lawyer’s advice and relocated to a
quiet ranch in Colorado in the hopes that she can finally stop running…
Another chance at finding a
safe-haven…
Jack Turner
was also running; in the hopes of forgetting about his nightmarish experiences
in the army, he’s retreated to his family’s ranch. But Jenna shows up and
forces him out of his isolation—and right into her arms. All he wants to do is
pull her close and protect her from the world—and especially from her stalker
of an ex. But David Merrick is on the hunt for Jenna and he won’t stop until
she’s dead.
…And a romance worth the risk
Despite the
looming danger posed by Jenna’s ex, Jack and Jenna find themselves inexorably
drawn to each other, and just being with one another is healing them—both
externally and emotionally. But can Jenna get past the fear factor of giving
herself over to another man?
Lucky Like Us, Book Two in THE
HUNTED SERIES by Jennifer Ryan
Avon Impulse| On
Sale: 4/9/2013| e-Book ISBN: 9780062271327 | $1.99
Too sweet for her own good…
Elizabeth
Hamilton is almost where she wants to be in life: she’s got the best bakery in
town, she’s the daughter of the most feared and respected judge in the country,
and business is booming—but she’s got no one to share it with. No one, that is,
except a grumpy cat named The Muffin Man, and a social climbing psychotic
stalker of an ex-boyfriend.
But all of
the sweetness in Elizabeth’s life goes sour when she sees Sam Turner lying
unconscious in the street—with car speeding toward him—she saves him without a
moment’s hesitation—and unwittingly puts herself in the path of a serial
murderer. As the only one who can identify the FBI’s Silver Fox Killer, she’s
ended up in the hospital with a target on her back.
A man who could use some sugar…
Special
Agent Sam Turner owes Elizabeth Hamilton his life—and now, he’s the only one
who can save hers. After the Silver Fox almost killed the both of them, Elizabeth
and Sam can’t help but spend time together, and against his better judgment,
Sam gets emotionally involved with the charming, brave woman who rescued him
from certain death. Hell-bent on protecting her from an ex desperate to get her
back—despite a restraining order—and a psychopath bent on silencing her before
she can identify him, Sam is prepared to give up all he has to keep Elizabeth
safe…even his heart.
They set a trap to catch the killer - putting Elizabeth in his hands, with Sam
desperate to save her. If he’s lucky, he’ll get his man...and the girl.
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“Ryan’s second installment in her Hunted series is a powerfully suspenseful read, juxtaposing a wounded but spirited heroine with two relentless, unsettlingly calculating villains.”
—RT Book Reviews
The Right Bride
High-powered
businessman Cameron Shaw doesn't believe in love—until he falls head over heels
for beautiful, passionate, and intensely private Martina. She's perfect in so
many ways, immediately bonding with his little girl. Martina could be his
future bride and a delightful stepmother … if only Cameron weren't blinded by
his belief that Shelly, the gold-digging woman he's promised to marry, is
pregnant with his child.
No matter
how much his friends protest his upcoming marriage to Shelly, Cameron knows he has
a duty to his children, so he's determined to see it through. Will he find out
in time that Shelly's lying and Marti's the one who's actually carrying his
child? It'll come down to the day of his wedding. After choosing Shelly over
Marti at every turn, will he convince Marti she's his world and the only woman
he wants?
Author Info
Jennifer
Ryan writes romantic suspense and contemporary small-town romances featuring
strong men and equally resilient women. Her stories are filled with love,
friendship, and the happily-ever-after we all hope to find. Jennifer lives in
the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, three children, dog (Bella), and
cat (Shadow). When she isn't writing a book, she's reading one.
Author Links
Praise & Press for
Jennifer Ryan
USA
Today’s Happy Ever After blog:
“Cowboys are one of those things that
never go out of style. Hollywood and writers like me immortalize them on screen
and in print. So what makes them such great heroes?”
Romantic
Times loves Ryan’s writing...
“Ryan has created an emotional story of
love and redemption and proves she certainly knows how to create an atmosphere
of constant fear for her heroine and readers alike. The complexity of the main
characters gives the book a welcome depth, and their growing intimacy mitigates
much of the darkness left in the wake of the story’s formidable villain. With
memorable secondary characters, including a remarkable dog named Sally, this is
a reading experience not easily forgotten.”
“Ryan’s second installment in her Hunted
series is a powerfully suspenseful read, juxtaposing a wounded but spirited
heroine with two relentless, unsettlingly calculating villains…the connection
between the two leads is stronger than speech and touchingly palpable. The
secondary characters provide a great deal of insight into the world of the
story, and a touch of the mysterious in the form of a psychic tipster provides
interesting flair.”
…so much
so that they had her do a guest-post:
“Rough, tough and rugged, cowboys may not
immediately scream "romance" (although, let's be honest, they
definitely scream "sexy"), but author Jennifer Ryan thinks a cowboy makes the perfect
valentine.”
What
sparked your interest in becoming a romance writer?
My love of books. I'm an avid reader. I'd read a
really great book late into the night and have those last few chapters left to
read in the morning. I'd find myself lying awake through the night filling in
the storyline with one plot possibility after another. I'd be so excited to
finish the book in the morning to see how it ended.
Writing a book seemed a monumental task, one of
those talents I wished I had, like playing the piano or singing. I can't do
either, but they are both things I've tried. Okay, I still sing in the car.
I had an idea for a book, the characters living in
my head, and thought I'd give it a try and see if I could really do it. If it
sucked, no one had to know. That first effort needed a lot of work, but I
finished the book and felt a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Cut to several
edits later and a lot of polish and help from my wonderful editor and Saved by
the Rancher - Book 1: The Hunted Series became a national bestseller. Not bad.
And completely amazing. I think I finally found my talent.
Tell
us 5 surprising things about yourself.
- I eat chocolate with just about every meal. Cookies are breakfast.
- I love country music and hard rockin' chicks like Pink and Kelly Clarkson.
- I married my high school sweetheart and we've been married 22 years this September.
- I almost died during my pregnancy with my second son and spent seven months on bed rest carrying my daughter.
- I have a superpower. I can literally block everything out in total concentration when I'm writing, despite the TV, three children, dog, cat, and my husband all competing for my attention.
Do
you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as
you write?
In most cases, I only know the opening scene. Once
I write that, I let the characters take me on a ride. Most of the time, I don't
even know how the story ends. Even when I think I know the overall storyline,
something shifts and it goes in a new direction. That's what I love about
writing. The story takes on a life of its own as I discover the characters and
they come alive on the page.
What
is your favorite scene in your new release?
One of my favorite scenes comes from The Right Bride - Book 3: The Hunted Series.
Marti and Emma are having a chocolate milkshake tea party.
Excerpt:
She
and Emma sat cross-legged on the dining room table drinking milkshakes
out of the finest china teacups Marti had ever seen. They used a silver water
pitcher to pour their “tea.” A china plate overflowed with cookies. The sugar
bowl was filled with cherries they dipped in the chocolate shakes and popped
into their mouths...
The
two of them glowed under the crystal chandelier, spilling light over the
sparkling jewels and the gold of Marti’s gown and Emma’s wrap. His little
princess had a chocolate mustache and jelly from the cookies on her hands.
They
made such an amazing picture. Two beauties having a tea party on top of a grand
table in a grand room. He would have never thought to do something so amazing
and imaginative for his daughter. Marti not only thought of it, she’d put the
whole tea party together in a matter of minutes.
Their
joined laughter had rolled over him, filled his aching heart, even in the face
of learning his oldest and dearest friend was dying. George meant so much, had
been a huge influence in his life. He filled a gap in his life Cameron hadn’t
realized healed a bit more with each gesture George made toward him. Every game
he attended, every encouraging word, every opportunity provided by George had
filled the gaping hole in his heart. Losing George would be a profound loss for
him and Emma.
Looking
at Marti now, Cameron realized he owed George for her too. He’d brought Marti
into his life and Emma’s and in a matter of days she’d made a huge impact on
both of them.
Cameron
wanted her. He realized his life was going to be less than whole without her in
it. He felt the loss of her, even though he’d never had her.
“You
two make a pretty picture,” he said from the entryway.
If
you could be one of your characters - Who would you be? And why?
There's a little piece of me in all the characters
I create, but I have a special affinity for Marti. We have a lot in common,
like loving being a mother, making fairytales into reality, and a strong sense
of self. I'd love Marti's wealth and time to travel the world. She's got an
adventurous spirit I'd like to have. I'm more of a homebody.
Flirting
Questions
What’s
your favorite body part of the opposite sex? I love great biceps.
When
was your last kiss? My husband never leaves in the morning without
kissing me goodbye and giving me a pat on the ass while I'm still half asleep
in bed. He kisses me hello each night. It's our thing.
How
did you meet your significant other? I applied for a job after school at the local
Domino's. He worked there and asked if I needed help. We worked together for a
few months, flirting like crazy, before I asked him out.
If
you could take a romantic trip, where would it be?
Anywhere I can sit on a beach, listen to the ocean, be with my yummy husband,
and possibly find a few hours to read a book.
Do
you believe in love at first sight? Absolutely.
Flirting
Quickies:
Boxers
or Briefs? Boxers
Alpha
or Beta? Alpha
Planner
or Panster? Panster
Coffee or tea? Both, in
copious amounts.
Vanilla or chocolate? Chocolate
Sleep in or get up early? Sleep in
Beach or mountains? Beach in the summer. Mountains in the spring and
fall.
Clubbing or candlelight dinner?
Candlelight dinner
Candlelight dinner
Christmas or Halloween? Christmas
Optimist or pessimist? Optimist
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