Hello lovelies! It
gives me great pleasure today to host McKenna Grey and Everly Archard and their
new book, “The Dragon’s Staircase”! For
other stops on their Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the
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Card. Also, come back daily to interact with
McKenna and Ererly and to increase your chances of winning!
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stopping by! Wishing you lots of luck in
this exciting giveaway!
The Dragon's Staircase
by McKenna Grey & Everly Archard
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GENRE:
Contemporary Romantic Suspense
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BLURB:
FBI Agent Alexa Kyndall devoted eight years of
her life to the search for justice, showing no mercy to the guilty and depraved.
When she joins a special task force to bring down a serial killer, Alexa
encounters the most unexpected criminal of her career.
When a child witnesses a brutal slaying, Alexa’s life becomes
intertwined with Craig Pierson’s, a man with his own haunting past. They join
forces, only to discover they must put everything on the line in a
pulse-pounding struggle to protect and survive.
Nestled in a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina,
The Dragon’s Staircase is an intriguing, nonstop adventure that will
keep readers enthralled from start to finish.
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EXCERPT TWO:
For
ten long seconds, Alexa didn’t move. Her body rooted at the foot of the bed, as
the breath in her throat stilled and her knees faltered. The innocuous object
rested only a few feet in front of her. A manila envelope that on any other
day, in any other circumstance, would’ve been overlooked. In spite of the
scattered darkness, she recognized the handwriting. Her pulse raced as a single
face flashed to the forefront of her mind. A face she could never forget.
Julian
Frederick.
If
she were anyone else, the need to hyperventilate would have been dire, but her
FBI training still reigned strong inside of her. It forced out an automatic
command to slow her heartbeat and steady her breath. Panic was a natural
reaction to stress. A reaction she’d learned to overcome through practice and
experience. Slowly, her body obeyed and her mind cleared from the
terror-induced daze. Right now, emotional distance was key. It offered her the
detachment she needed to remain sharp.
This
wasn’t her bedroom. It was a crime scene. Her crime scene.
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INTERVIEW WITH MCKENNA:
What do you think about when you are alone in your car?
I talk so
myself. :) Actually, I don’t drive all that much because I work from home. But
when I go on a road trip or take a drive to somewhere in nature, often I’ll
have soft music playing and will work through whatever story I’m currently
writing. I might act out a scene, playing both parts, seeing what works and
what doesn’t. Sometimes I’ll be the writer/observer watching my characters act
out their scenes. I can really get into it, too. Once I started crying during a
particularly emotional scene, but it really helps. But most of the time, I
listen to audiobooks.
What type of hero do you like best?
Tall, dark, and handsome
always works for me, but that’s just surface stuff. I like a hero who is
flawed. He’ll be the big, strong, knight-in-shining-armor, but he’ll also have
his own weaknesses and vulnerabilities. He has a strong moral compass, but is
willing to toss it out the window (not too far) when the choice is between
protecting someone he loves and possibly losing that someone.
If you could be any character from literature, who
would it be?
Elizabeth
Bennett. Goodness, I know I’m not alone here, but come on. She has a quick
mind, she’s witty (not silly), and she gets to marry Mr. Darcy. It’s a
no-brainer.
What appeals to you most about your chosen genre?
I love great
romance and I enjoy suspense-filled adventure. Combining them makes sense, and
in the case of romantic suspense (when done right), there’s this nice balance
of the two. We get some romance, some tender moments, and then BAM, we don’t
know what hit us. I like the ups and downs, the not knowing, and then at the
end, the sudden release of calm when you know everything is going to be okay.
What has been your greatest pleasure in writing The
Dragon’s Staircase?
Aside from the
exciting roller-coaster of romance and suspense of writing the book, I really
enjoyed collaborating with my co-author, Everly Archard. When our mutual editor
recommended Everly, I had no idea my experimentation into co-writing would be
so much fun. I write other books under another pseudonym, so sharing the
responsibility of writing this series leaves me time to continue working on my
other books. And, did I mention all the fun?
What are you working on right now?
Everly and I are
well into the second book in the KYNDALL FAMILY THRILLERS, Shadow of the
Forgotten. We’re also working on a joint short story collection for Christmas,
and plotting out the other books in this series. We’re keeping busy!
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MCKENNA AUTHOR BIO:
McKenna Grey is the
contemporary alter-ego of award-winning historical romance and mystery author
MK McClintock. Never one to limit her imagination or ignore possibilities, she
decided to venture into the realm of contemporary romantic suspense and
thrillers.
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CONNECT WITH MCKENNA:
Website:
Amazon Author Page:
Newsletter:
Goodreads Author Page:
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EVERLY AUTHOR BIO:
Everly Archard is the pseudonym
of award-winning paranormal and fantasy romance author D.D. Miers. Her passion
for romance with an edge led her to explore the world of romantic suspense.
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CONNECT WITH
EVERLY:
Website:
Facebook:
Twitter:
Google+:
Goodreads Author Page
for Everly Archard:
Goodreads Author Page
for D.D. Miers: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12069376.D_D_Miers?from_search=true
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YOUTUBE VIDEO: BOOK TRAILER:
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AMAZON BUY LINK:
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BOOK REVIEWS:
I was literally at the edge of my seat. The
suspense level is amazing."
- My Life, One Story at a Time
"Dragon's Staircase is a heart-stopping non-stop, thrilling suspense. A must to read if you love thriller suspense with a romantic touch! Be prepared to go on a roller coaster ride of emotions!" - Nicole Laverdure, Book Reviewer
"A well written story and well developed characters . . . give the reader an exciting ride of investigation and the gentleness of a protective loving relationship." - Lyn Ehley, Book Reviewer
- My Life, One Story at a Time
"Dragon's Staircase is a heart-stopping non-stop, thrilling suspense. A must to read if you love thriller suspense with a romantic touch! Be prepared to go on a roller coaster ride of emotions!" - Nicole Laverdure, Book Reviewer
"A well written story and well developed characters . . . give the reader an exciting ride of investigation and the gentleness of a protective loving relationship." - Lyn Ehley, Book Reviewer
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
McKenna Grey &
Everly Archard will be awarding $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly
drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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congrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting today, Lisa!
DeleteThank you so much for hosting us today, and what a fun way to kick off our tour! - McKenna
ReplyDeleteI had so much fun reading your book! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nicole!
DeleteI appreciate the ex ercerpt, interview and giveaway. Thank you!
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DeleteI love this cover, very mysterious! And I enjoyed reading the excerpt, thanks for sharing :)
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DeleteThis sounds intriguing! I love books about the Blue Ridge Mountains; it's such a beautiful place.
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