B.J. Daniels: 
I admit it. I love cowboys. But then I've lived in Montana all but the first few years of my life. And there is nothing sexier than a man on a horse. And out here, there are some adorable cowboys in every age. I once saw one come riding up who looked just like Magnum P.I. would at sixty. You could tell he'd lived an interesting life. He radiated confidence and had this twinkle in his eye. And of course the dimples. Come on, what could be sexier than that?

Jan Hambright:
Definitely Lawmen, and the other careers along those lines.  The hero in my September book, On Fire, is an injured fireman, turned arson investigator.  I tend to like heroes who are in a position of authority.  I think I gravitate toward them because of my life experiences.  I spent ten years as a volunteer EMT, and my husband worked as  volunteer fireman.  We developed a working relationship with LEO (Law enforcement officers) on accident scenes, and I always felt more comfortable when they arrived to take charge.  I developed a great respect for them and the job they do.  Besides, I can't tell you the number of times they'd pass me in oncoming traffic, and give me the slow down signal instead of a ticket.  Yeah, they're heroes. 

Mallory Kane:
I love lawmen, especially the enigmatic and inscrutable Feds--FBI, DEA, CIA.  I like to think that I have the best of the best in my Ultimate Agents mini-series. My FBI agents are all about honor and integrity. Their primary objective is to protect the innocent. My hero might be dressed in jeans and a T-shirt or an impeccably tailored suit. Either way he's competent and sexy and protective of the heroine, and he won't stop until the crime is solved and the guilty are brought to justice. My fifth Ultimate Agents book will be out in late 2007. It's called A Father's Sacrifice, and tells the story of Natasha Rudolph, my first female Ultimate Agent.

Julie Miller: 
I suppose the answer for me would be a cop since I've had such good success with both the Taylor Clan and The Precinct mini-series that I've written and am currently writing for Intrigue. There's a lot I find appealing about a law enforcement hero--for one, there's the broad-shouldered uniform when they dress up or are on patrol. Then there are the worn jeans that hug well-toned and hard-trained muscles. And, of course, there is the impeccable suit or loosened tie with rolled-up sleeves of a man ready for hard work...

Okay, hormones aside, writing cop heroes really appeals to my sense of character building. A good cop is both an intellectual with an eye for detail, and a man with street smarts who can trust and act on his instincts. Perfect for creating mysteries and solving complex cases like the one in my October Intrigue, Baby Jane Doe, where Detective Eli Masterson gets tapped by KCPD's lady commissioner to solve a murder that has baffled the department and city for years. Match that kind of brainpower with the drive to protect and code of honor that a good cop possesses (even a loner like Eli), and you've got a natural for a hero.

Elle James  is pleased to announce that Dakota Meltdown is a Romantic Times BOOKreviews August 2006 Top Pick with 4.5 stars!

Sylvie Kurtz: Congratulations to Catherine Gosart of Texas!  She's the August winner of Personal Enemy and Ms. Longshot and a chime heart.

Julie Miller: Through September, Julie Miller will be a guest author blogger at the eHarlequin website.  She'll talk about the writer's life, books and more!  Julie is also pleased to announce the three winners of her summer contest.  Amanda Ishmael of Kentucky, Carol Gowett of Oklahoma, and Janice McElroy of Virginia will each receive a signed early bird copy of Julie's October Intrigue, Baby Jane Doe.

Pat White is thrilled to announce her debut Harlequin Intrigue, Silent Memories received 4 1/2 star Top Pick, Romantic Times Magazine.  

• September 6
  • 10: 00 am
    • Susan .Kearney is going to be on WFLA, Channel 8,  talking about paranormal romance
• September 7
  • 9:00 pm EST
    • Join Julie Miller in the NovelTalk chat room.
• September 13
  • 9:00 pm EST
    • Join Kathleen Long in the NovelTalk chat room.
• September 21
  • 9:00 pm EST
    • Join Pat Whitein the NovelTalk chat room.
• October 6
-7
• Various times
• Pat White will participate at the Emerald City Writers Conference.and the conference bookfair.  Coast Hotel, Bellevue, Washington

Lisa Childs will be giving away three copies of her Harlequin Intrigue, The Substitute Sister, in her website contest on October 14
AUTHOR NEWS
 
Sylvie Kurtz. Win a signed copy of Personal Enemy and Ms. Longshot and a Bombshell-purple reading light.

Pat White: Win a "Sleepless in Sammamish" nightshirt and $10 Starbucks giftcard.  Visit Pat's contest page for more details. Contest ends Sep 30.