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Deeds of Deceit is now released from Eternal Press!
At check out, if you are ordering books from Eternal Press, enter the code 129BHMVNZH 1F for 25% off your order. The
code is good until 12/31/2012. Get into the holiday mood! A half tank up the mountains, Big Bear winters are isolating for heiress Bayliss Jones. Circled by the same cult
that murdered her parents fifteen years before, death awaits her around every corner. Her shirttail relative and trustee
of her estate, Sheriff Byron McGill, never agreed with local hearsay that made her a suspect. Air crackles between two people
who clash, but the spoiled princess needs his help. Besides hers, the life of a young man, her secret baby, hangs in the
balance. There’s no time for error. This 5-Star review for DEEDS OF DECEIT comes from Brittany Walters-Beardon of Chateau D’If
Press. Deeds of Deceit is Kathleen Rowland’s first romantic suspense book in her Welcome
to the Lake series. This page-turning novella takes place in Big Bear, California, offering readers both nail-biting suspense
and tender romance that will keep them riveted as the relentless plot unfolds. Bayliss Jones
had been accused of murdering her parents when she was a teenager 15 years earlier. The winters on Jones Mountain take a
toll on Bayliss, especially when the ghost of her mother appears to her. At some point, she realizes that her ex-boyfriend
is involved; as she starts to put the pieces of the puzzle together, her situation becomes extremely dangerous.
The trustee of her estate, Sheriff Byron McGill never believed the local gossip about Bayliss being involved
in the murders. There are many twists and turns as both Bayliss and Byron fight to survive danger lurking around every corner.
As the story unfolds, there are intriguing side plots about a baby who was given up at birth, a cult that is possibly kidnapping
children, and much more. The quest to find the truth places them both in perilous situations. Something
begins to develop between Byron and Bayliss that neither can deny, with their attraction growing stronger as they work together
to solve the mystery surrounding Bayliss and the family murder. They travel to the home of Byron’s parents, Mary Rose
and Dunigan McGill where they devise a plan to find out who murdered Suzanne and Woody Jones. The heart-racing plot culminates
in a frantic pace, binding the love that Byron and Bayliss have for each other. Kathleen Rowland
skillfully interweaves mystery with a romantic love story in this contemporary gothic novel, creating a multi-faceted story
that can be enjoyed by readers of many different genres. Readers are inevitably left anxious for the next release in the
gripping Welcome to the Lake series. Another 5-Star review for Deeds of Deceit from Mihir
Shah, Amazon reviewer. In Deeds of Deceit, the first book of Kathleen Rowland's the "Welcome to the Lake" series, Bayliss Jones is haunted
by the memories of her murdered parents. Despite being cleared of any wrongdoing, much of the Big Bear Lake community shuns
her. Interestingly, her life of unease is accentuated by Todd, her ex-fiancée, and his love interest, Hilary Fleisher;
they will go to any length to terrify Bayliss so she will acquiesce and turn Jones Mountain into a ski resort. Complicating
matters, Byron McGill, a police detective, is entrusted by Jones' grandfather with her entire property--all of Jones Mountain
in Big Bear California. Whether it is the Beretta-carrying Hilary Fleisher, Todd Sheffield, or
an earthquake, danger lurks along every corner for Bayliss. In the process, however, she finds herself in a flaming romance
with Byron McGill. Essentially, the author does a commendable job of interweaving numerous plotlines, merging them into
one united purpose. The frenetic pace, nonstop energy, and powerful imagery bring each page to life and allow the audience
to envision the multiple confrontations between Bayliss, Byron, Todd, and Hilary. In particular, the intimate scene inside
Jones' home, after Byron and Bayliss barely escape the gun-slinging potheads and the potentially fatal Big Bear cold, captures
the spirit of love, passion, and life.
Deeds of Deceit is undoubtedly sensuous and full of mystery. At the same
time, however, the author's inspiration for the book arises from her own experiences with cult studies. In her book, the
Hilary Fleisher-led Get Megawatts practices cult like behaviors and activities. Oblivious to Bayliss, her fifteen-year-old
son, whom she put up for adoption at birth, has become a member of this cult. Can Bayliss and Byron together defeat Todd
and Hilary, save Avery from the cult, and ultimately leave the cold and solitude of Big Bear Lake winters?
Deeds
of Deceit is a thrilling, must-read page-turner set in the frosty confines of Big Bear Lake. If you are an aspiring writer or just want to brush up, I'm teaching another online class on point of view.
I enjoyed teaching a class in September for From the Heart Romance Writers and will do another in March 2012. Using
my video-camera-on-the-head technique, writers will begin to look through their characters' eyes, use their voices, and
feel their moods. It only takes a month to learn the nuts and bolts of POV. When you get it right, you will stick to one
POV per scene or chapter.
In my month-long classes I present weekly insightful lessons on POV. After discussions,
you will submit three-page sections per week and receive feedback. I'll help you know what's right with your sample and
how to improve your character's POV.
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Balancing her yoga spa and raising twins, Widow Heatherlee Baronova is slammed with a visit from
the partner (other woman of her late husband). She, an ex-con, demands a key to a safe deposit box. Heatherlee knows nothing
about it. When her spa Clearwater is robbed, the police investigation is headed up by Sheriff Marc Duarte, a Basque sheep
rancher from the silkiest gentry of town. The last thing she wants is for Marc to prove that dirty money built Clearwater.
He knows her problems with a Russian theft ring will escalate beyond bad press and the bottom line. What he does not know
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a five heart review from trusted reviewer, Linda, at The Romance Studio. Linda says this: WINDWARD WHISPERINGS is a charming
read. Rowland's touching writing makes the reader feel good all over. Thank you, Linda. WINDWARD WHISPERINGS is a steamy interracial
reunion story combined with suspense, making the story twice the ride.
Another five star rating comes from Long
Island Book Drifters. Reviewer John Philip Meyer writes this: I just finished this book, the second one I've read by Kathleen
Rowland, and can't wait to read more. I'm a character person. When a writer creates a reality in the dialogue between and
in the descriptions of the characters and the place...I keep reading. I have found Landings Beach and it's inhabitants to
be full of the qualities you would expect from a coastal California town. A place of relaxed sophistication and beautiful
edginess, not too far removed from the rest of California's grit and psychosis. The people have a past, but are alive in the
present, driven by their qualties to thrust forward through obstacles and find their very own destinies. The characters are
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Press AROUND THE WORLD CONTEST winner. Available from Amira Press and Amazon in print format and ebook from Amira Press, fictionwise,
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The following review received FIVE HEARTS from Linda at The Romance Studio: Tara Delacruz is a
criminal lawyer who gets the heat when she lets the corrupt guys off. Living in a small town, where ill-bred townsfolk live,
does not always make her day one of bliss. Mayor Cordell Smith is not pleased that the criminals continue to be released with
Tara’s work. As his re-election rally soon starts, his thoughts are with the psycho still at large and his platform
issues just don’t matter at the moment. He wants the bizarre happenings in town to stop.
When he has the
opportunity to meet Tara, she is one Black beauty that captures his heart. With the events happening in the town, the people
are more outraged against Tara for allowing certain criminals to go free. As other victims are soon found, with their body’s
neck level along the beach, in the sand, it appears they don’t really drown when the tides rise. Fear consumes the town
but Cord understands all about immortality and knows all too well the psycho is using it as an evil use. When the town tries
to get back at Tara for her actions, Cord jumps in to her rescue.
With his immortality, he fears by continuing
to see her will only make it harder to leave her when he is promised eternity forever.
I can tell the author really
put everything into writing MINING EVERMORE. The story is so remarkably crafted that it is hard to put this page-turner down.
Kathleen Rowland sketches characters that are perfectly groomed in every way. Tara and Cord have passion that shines whenever
they are together. They are so refreshing; they jump out and grab a hold of the reader. Amidst the mystery and suspense, I
felt like I was part of the investigation with every twist and turn that kept me guessing until the dramatic conclusion. By
giving her characters a wide range of expressions it touches upon the reader and leaves an impression that is hard to forget.
(Thank you, Linda).
Amira Press has designated MINING EVERMORE as
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