Hi
lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Cate Beauman and her new
book series, “Bodyguard of L.A. County Series”!
For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click
on the banner above.
Be sure to
make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $25 Amazon or Barnes &
Noble Gift Card. Also, come back daily
to interact with Cate and to increase your chances of winning!
Thanks for
stopping by! Wishing you lots of luck in
this exciting giveaway!
**UPDATE: Cate, sadly
like most residents of North Carolina has been affected by Hurricane Matthew
and has been without electricity these last few days. I just wanted to let you know in case she is
unable to respond to your comments right away.
Please join me in sending good thoughts and love to her and everyone
affected by Hurricane Matthew!**
Bodyguards
of L.A. County Series
by Cate Beauman
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GENRE: Romantic Suspense
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BLURB:
Eleven Men Sworn To Protect. Eleven Women Who Change Everything.
The
Close Protection Agents of Ethan Cooke Security are ready to risk it all for
the safety of their clientele. What they don’t know is that they’re about to
get more than they bargain for when they report for their latest assignments.
Love and danger have a way of bringing people together in this dark, sexy,
multi-award winning Romantic suspense series, the Bodyguards of L.A. County.
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INTERVIEW:
Hello Cate! Welcome to Fabulous and Brunette! We are delighted to have you here and can’t
wait to learn more about you and your latest book series, “The Bodyguards of
L.A. County.” Can we begin by having you
tell us about yourself from a writer’s standpoint?
Thank
you for having me! I’m the author of the award-winning romantic suspense series
the Bodyguards of L.A. County. Deceiving Bella is the eleventh book in the
series and centers around bodyguard Reed McKinley and Isabella Colby.
It’s
funny to think that up until 2010 I was working a full-time day job and had no
idea that I could write. Flash forward
five quick years and writing has become an obsession for me. My mind is always “on,” particularly the
creative side, with story ideas floating around in my head non-stop. At other times story ideas will just pop into
my head and it becomes a race to get the idea written down before I lose
it. When I do finally get to the point
of writing the new story, I become so engrossed in the characters that I really
struggle to disconnect from the process – obsessively playing through scenes
and dialogue over and over until I think it is true to real life. I think of the characters as real people to
the point where I’m constantly putting them into life scenarios I experience
and even see them in my dreams from time to time. Writing for me is pretty intense…but I love
every second of it!
When not writing, what do you like to
do for relaxation and/or fun?
Hmm…I
don’t have a lot of downtime. I’m a wife and mother of two boys and two huge
Saint Bernards. When I do find a few free moments to myself, I enjoy kayaking,
baking, and watching crime documentaries.
Do you have a day job? Or a night
one?
I’m
lucky to be able to say writing is my day job…and night job!
Would you say it’s been a rocky road
for you in regards to getting your book written and published or pretty much
smooth sailing? Can you tell us about
your journey?
When
I first started publishing books three years ago I was pretty overwhelmed. There’s
a lot to learn and mistakes and triumphs are certainly part of the process. Now
that my team and I are rolling out the launch for my eleventh novel, it’s
easier in many ways. We certainly know the ropes in a constantly changing
industry.
I
can’t say that the journey has been entirely smooth, but I’ll be forever
grateful that I was able to give up my day job four months after releasing my
first three titles. Writing is a process that demands everything you have to
give, but it’s worth it.
What is it about the Romantic
Suspense genre that appeals more than any other genre you would choose to
write?
I
love weaving romance and suspense together. Both romance and suspense are
intensified when the hero and heroine have a lot to lose. I can’t imagine writing
any other genre.
What makes your book stand out from
the rest?
I
write full-length romantic suspense fiction in a market that is fond of shorter
novels or books broken into segmented reading. Also, readers seem to love that
the characters I’ve written about in previous novels often make an appearance
in later works.
Would you consider turning your book
into a series or has that already been done?
Deceiving
Bella is book eleven of the Bodyguards of L.A. County series. The series as a
whole centers around Ethan Cooke Security, a LA based close protection agency
specializing in high-profile clientele.
Collin and Lyla are the newest members of the Ethan Cooke Security team.
Where do you get your information or
ideas for your books?
I’m
obsessed with crime television/documentaries. I usually sit down with a pen and
pad of paper and wait for something to catch my attention. When something
inspires me and an idea clicks, loose plot ideas start to swirl around in my
head. I go from there until I have a cohesive plot to work with.
Thank you so much for spending time with
Fabulous and Brunette readers and sharing your exciting new book series with us! We wish you all the best on your book tour!
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AUTHOR BIO:
International
bestselling author Cate Beauman is known for her full-length, action-packed
romantic suspense series, The Bodyguards of L.A. County. Her novels have been
nominated for the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, National Indie
Excellence Award, Golden Quill Award, Writers Touch Award, and have been named
Readers Favorite Five Star books. In 2015, JUSTICE FOR ABBY was selected as the
Readers' Favorite International Book Award Gold Medalist, while SAVING SOPHIE
took the Silver Medal. SAVING SOPHIE was also selected as the 2015 Readers
Crown Award winner for Romantic Suspense and FALLING FOR SARAH received the
silver medal for the 2014 Readers' Favorite Awards.
Cate
makes her home in North Carolina with her husband, two boys, and their St.
Bernards, Bear and Jack. Currently Cate is working on Deceiving Bella, the
eleventh novel in her popular Bodyguards series.
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information on Cate's new releases, monthly giveaways, and upcoming events,
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BOOK SERIES AMAZON BUY LINKS:
Book One: Morgan’s Hunter
Book Two: Falling for Sarah
Book Three: Hailey’s Truth
Book Four: Forever Alexa
Book Five: Waiting for Wren
Book Six: Justice for Abby
Book Seven: Saving Sophie
Book Eight: Reagan’s Redemption
Book Nine: Answer’s for Julie
Book Ten: Finding Lyla
Book Eleven: Deceiving Bella
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Cate Beauman will be awarding
a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter
during the tour.
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Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the tour, looks like a good book, and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa! I hope you will give the series a try!
DeleteGreat excerpt. That's for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteHi there DanieX! Welcome back!
DeleteGreat interview, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for following along Victoria!
DeleteHi Cate. I'm a debut author with The Wild Rose Press, about to release in Nov. I'm in awe of your ability to punch out so many quality novels per year. Do you have any tips on how to increase output. Good luck and thanks. Anni. xx
ReplyDeleteYay! Good luck Anni! I would say find a routine that helps you to relax and get in that "zone." Two books a year turned out to be my comfort zone ... after a three book year just about killed me! In the end, you have to love what you do!!!
DeleteAlly - you are too kind! Thank you for the wonderful well wishes! Yes, some areas of NC are STILL without water and/or power. So much for the storm "blowing out to sea!"
ReplyDeleteI really do appreciate your time and energy and thank you for hosting.
~Cate