I get to welcome Tara Taylor Quinn to my blog today to talk about some lovable
and helpful dogs. Check that, her newest release, and the giveaways out below...
and helpful dogs. Check that, her newest release, and the giveaways out below...
(Where Secrets are Safe #9)
by Tara Taylor Quinn
Adult Contemporary Romance
Mass Market Paperback & ebook, 384 pages
July 1st 2016 by Harlequin Superromance
Summary
A man of his word
Dr. Bloom Freelander thought it was safe to breathe again when Detective Sam Larson put her abusive ex away for good. She's been moving on, running a private practice and providing psychiatry services to The Lemonade Stand women's shelter. But now that her ex is a free man, she's in danger once again.
Forced into protective custody, Bloom can't help but fall for her protector. But she has every reason to doubt the handsome detective's word. Sam broke his promise to her once. Who says he won't break it again—along with her heart this time?
Dr. Bloom Freelander thought it was safe to breathe again when Detective Sam Larson put her abusive ex away for good. She's been moving on, running a private practice and providing psychiatry services to The Lemonade Stand women's shelter. But now that her ex is a free man, she's in danger once again.
Forced into protective custody, Bloom can't help but fall for her protector. But she has every reason to doubt the handsome detective's word. Sam broke his promise to her once. Who says he won't break it again—along with her heart this time?
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Pet Therapy
Secondary characters…we kind of look over them. And
yet…they are as integral to the story as plates and silverware are to dinner.
They aren’t the food. You can have some meals without them. But overall, the
experience would not be as full, as complete, as enjoyable and layered and
delicious without dishes and utensils.
This is so true in The Promise He Made Her. There is more
than one secondary character. Chantel Harris, a cop who actually had her own
story that was out in March – Love by Association – is important to this story.
She plays an onscreen role. I love her. I was glad to have her back. But in my
mind, she’s not the secondary character that makes this book. She’s like a
serving spoon, not the plate or glass. She’s a napkin, not the knife, fork or
spoon.
The napkin, the plate, the glass, is played by a
five-year-old Irish Setter, Lucy. I am a secret dog whisperer (I guess not so
secret since I’m putting it out here) and I not only fell in love with Lucy, I
trusted her to take this story to a deeper level. Lucy had so many
responsibilities. I didn’t know it. She showed me. She was family to a broken
man who didn’t know he was broken. She kept his jaded heart open. And she was
healing to an abused woman. I won’t give it all away. I just wanted to give
Lucy some public recognition. She gets it in the end of the book, too!
And today, I’d like to give my two writing companions
their due. Taylor Marie, is a 5 pound princess who sits in my chair with me
every single day. I have a regular, armed office chair and one of the arms has
a microfiber bath mat over it, covered by a fleece blanket, and that is
Taylor’s work space. Jerry is a 25 pound rescue cockapoo. After being badly
mistreated as a puppy Jerry had to learn how to trust. How to let himself be loved.
He teaches me every day. And the things he shows me go into every single one of
my stories.
I’ve written books specifically about pet therapy (one is
out this month as well – Sheltered in His Arms – in a bestselling author
collection with Heather Graham. Sheltered in His Arms just released this month
for the first time ever in audio book, too.) I know the healing qualities that
dogs bring to us. I have very personal experience with these qualities. And I
am thrilled to give these stars a post of their own. There is nothing secondary
about them in my world.
So help me smile, here. Tell us about your pet and how
he/she blesses your life! Or, if you’re familiar with pet therapy, give us some
scoop!
—TTQ
Other Books in the Series
About the Author
The author of more than 70 original novels, in twenty languages, Tara Taylor Quinn is a USA Today bestseller with over six million copies sold. A 2015 RITA finalist Tara appears frequently on bestseller lists, including #1 placement on Amazon lists, and multiple showings on the Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller list. She has appeared on national and local TV across the country, including CBS Sunday Morning.
Tara is a supporter of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. If you or someone you know might be a victim of domestic violence in the United States, please contact 1-800-799-7233.
Are you a blogger and would like to join a future
Six Months of Heart Stopping Tara Taylor Quinn tour event?
Find out more and sign up HERE!
Tour Schedule
July 10th: Launch
July 11th:
July 12th:
July 13th:
July 14th:
July 15th: Grand Finale
Heart Stopping TTQ Giveaways
THE PROMISE HE MADE HER TOUR GIVEAWAY
75th Book Celebration Prize Pack (US only): Print book from the Where Secrets Are Safe
Series, 75th Book Celebration US Tours swag, handmade bookmark (shown in image), and other goodies.
$10 Amazon eGift Card (open internationally)
Ends July 20th$10 Amazon eGift Card (open internationally)
US only
Ends August 31st
To Enter: Submit your receipt or invoice number online for your pre-order or purchase of any of Tara Taylor Quinn’s six releases being promoted on her Heart Stopping Tour (Love By Association, His First Choice, The Promise He Made Her, Strangers in Paradise: Sheltered In His Arms, Sheltered In His Arms Audiobook, and For Love Or Money). Enter as many times as you purchase. One book purchase equals one entry (one receipt per entry and must be uploaded at time of entry).
TTQ HARLEQUIN MY REWARDS POINTS GIVEAWAY
1st Place: 25,000 Harlequin My Rewards Points – equivalent of 5 free books, reader’s choice of any book published by Harlequin/MIRA/Carina Press.
2nd Place: 15,000 Harlequin My Rewards Points – equivalent of 3 free books, reader’s choice
3rd Place: 10,000 Harlequin My Rewards Points – equivalent of 2 free books, readers choice
Ends August 31st
To Enter: Submit your receipt or invoice number online for your pre-order or purchase of any of Tara Taylor Quinn’s six releases being promoted on her Heart Stopping Tour (Love By Association, His First Choice, The Promise He Made Her, Strangers in Paradise: Sheltered In His Arms, Sheltered In His Arms Audiobook, and For Love Or Money). Enter as many times as you purchase. One book purchase equals one entry (one receipt per entry and must be uploaded at time of entry).
1st Place: 25,000 Harlequin My Rewards Points – equivalent of 5 free books, reader’s choice of any book published by Harlequin/MIRA/Carina Press.
2nd Place: 15,000 Harlequin My Rewards Points – equivalent of 3 free books, reader’s choice
3rd Place: 10,000 Harlequin My Rewards Points – equivalent of 2 free books, readers choice
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