After I came up with that (and it’s a doozie), I knew I had to put her in the worst possible position to push her to be more courageous than she thought she could be. You see, Olivia Howe was kidnapped as a child. I didn’t want to write about a molester, so the kidnapper’s reasons had to do with a mad ceremony he thinks he has to do to tamp down his rage when it rears up.
While Detective Max Callahan is skeptical, he’s also mysteriously drawn to her…so sticking close seems like a good idea. And that's when things get really hairy. But dear romantic suspense readers, you know that an HEA is guaranteed, so don’t worry—no children are murdered in this book. I found some really interesting reads as I dove into blind-sightedness. One was The Phantoms in the Brain by neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran, and the other was The Man who Mistook his Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks. I highly recommend these books for fascinating stories about how the brain can misfire and, well, pretty much go whack-a-doodle sometimes. My story also has some special connections for me. One is the name Phaedra, the girl who gets kidnapped in my story and is psychically connected to my heroine, Olivia. One of my childhood friends was named Phaedra, and I’ve never since heard of anyone with that name. Although we lost touch decades ago, her name stuck in my head, ready to pop out when I needed a name for the girl.
She had a seizure disorder, so her Australian shepherd was trained to alert her when one was coming. Watching Denise and Stasia interact and her dog’s diligence was so touching. That’s why it was such a delight to write a story with a blind woman and her guide dog. When this book came out originally, Denise and Stasia came to one of my book signings. We bought some food-grade “ink” and had Stasia sign the books with me. It was so adorable! Although Denise has passed on, I’ll always remember her sweet smile, and her cute pup. I’m excited that Blindsight was chosen for a special $0.99 promotion so you can give it a try—or GIFT it to a friend if you've already read it. Until next time, Happy Reading! Tina Find links to download Blindsight from your favorite retailer!
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Who I am... I'm Melinda Colt, an award-winning and bestselling author. I hope to become your next favorite crime fiction writer. From a young age, my parents instilled in me a love for the written word, and I've been hooked ever since. As a reader, I'm always searching for those stories that capture my heart and mind, and as a writer I strive to create them. When I'm not crafting thrilling tales, I'm working as a graphic designer or watching true crime documentaries. Come explore the depths of my stories and get ready for an unforgettable journey.
What I like to read... Crime fiction, of course! Here are some of my all-time favorite picks!
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Romantic Suspense, Women's Fiction
Second-Chance Romance, Chick Lit
Women's Fiction, Multicultural Romantic
Romantic Suspense, Supernatural Thriller
She's out of time! Will she run out of luck?
Destiny takes Wendy back in time to save her soulmate from being blackmailed into marriage by a darkly obsessed woman. With each trip to the past, Wendy draws closer to the truth that can set the man she loves free . . . or end their dreams forever. READ MORE
Tina's New Release, Changing Destiny, will be here any day. If you missed the previous release in the Love & Light Collection, check out One Last Promise today! Both Novels are Stand-Alone Romantic Suspense with a Supernatural Twist! When Clare Decker sees a plane go down in the desert behind her remote home and goes to assist, the sexy pilot, Quade Bonahan, kidnaps her. Since the men who downed his plane are shooting at them, she has no choice but to go along with Quade, at least until she can escape. READ MORE Destiny takes Wendy back in time to save her soulmate from being blackmailed into marriage by a darkly obsessed woman. With each trip to the past, Wendy draws closer to the truth that can set the man she loves free . . . or end their dreams forever. READ MORE
Five Boxed Sets! FOURTEEN BOOKS!
Romance, Suspense, Mystery, Action & Adventure
While searching for answers about his past, Erik runs head-on into Kimi, who’s running from hers. Although he knows she’s keeping secrets, Erik can’t help but admire how she loves horses and his beautiful home state of Alaska.
When authorities start asking questions about the new horse whisperer in town, though, and Kimi disappears, Erik realizes their future together is what matters most and calls on his Midnight Sons brothers to find Kimi before her past catches up to her. READ MORE
Detective Evan Gallagher exchanged his job as an FBI agent for a position within Ireland’s police force. He hopes Dublin will be a quiet place to start over—but then he stumbles over a dead body. Working against the clock, he and Psychologist Chelsea Campbell must win a cat-and-mouse game before the killer claims the next victim. READ MORE
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “J.D. Robb meets Tana French in this gripping series of crime thrillers!” — Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great police procedural with a love story, too!” — Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book had me captive from the get go. Mystery, mystery, and more mystery.” — Goodreads Romantic Suspense, Women's Fiction Dive into a world of secrets, laughter, and passion! Three gorgeous men and three fiery women find their destinies together in this unforgettable romance collection. READ MORE! Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Multicultural Romance Like butterflies in the spring that disappear into cocoons and emerge, completely changed, M.J.’s characters are no longer the same when their stories end. READ MORE |
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