Win a print copy of one of Denise’s back list.
Each author participating in the Sultry Suspense Showcase will be giving away a prize to a lucky commenter on their post.
Writing The Dangerous Stuff
What do I mean when I say I like writing the dangerous stuff? When I started writing for Ellora’s Cave more than a decade ago, I didn’t realize I’d rewrite a few of my previously published books to reflect a “hotter” vibe. But, I’m glad I did ramp up the sexual content in Dangerous Intentions (and the sequel Treacherous Wishes) because these stories were already hot and the characters fit the higher sexual vibe. I enjoy creating love scenes that fit the characters rather than 
having the love scenes run the characters. And wow, that is hard to do every time. It’s far easier to take the easy way out and write love scenes that sound too much like the one you wrote before.
I love Dangerous Intentions and Treacherous Wishes because they are first and foremost romantic suspense with paranormal elements. Sex is just a part of the conflict, the way the characters express a profound attraction and growing respect that changes to deep love. Writing the dangerous stuff includes some seriously dastardly bad guys.
I write so many different genres within romance that I can’t say I have a brand or platform. Is that a bad thing? Not for me. I’ve consciously chosen to follow what I like to write. These days I rarely alter a story to fit a particular publisher guideline. The stories inside me are there to be expressed, and if that means one time I’m writing a historical featuring Jack The Ripper as a character and the next a contemporary romantic suspense with paranormal elements…I write it.
What is it about a romance with spine-tingling suspense and kick ass adventure that makes you want to read it? I’m an inquiring mind, and I’d love to know. Comment today and you could win a paperback from my backlist.
Winner will be selected using random.org on 10/14.
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Dangerous Intentions Blurb:
A woman searching for the perfect man . . .
Wealthy magazine editor Kiley Chapman lives with the frightening memory of her kidnapping ten years ago. When she advertises for a man for a hero profile article, she soon discovers sinfully sexy bodyguard Scott Danger lives up to his name. Charismatic and confident, he erodes her resolve to stay cool and uninvolved.
A man in serious peril of losing his heart . . .
Security specialist and ex-Special Forces soldier Scott Danger prides himself on having impeccable restraint-a man who disciplines both mind and body. It’s questionable how long he can resist his powerful and heated attraction to Kiley-and all bets are off when he must protect her from a deadly stalker bent on destroying all they hold dear.
Two wounded souls meet their match . . .
The wildfire sexual attraction between them guarantees sparks they may not want to acknowledge but can’t ignore. So while Scott guards her body, and Kiley guards her heart, neither one can fight the sensual and emotional hunger that swirls between them, consuming them.
This sounds good..love finding new authors.
Now this is man I would love to find… Great book and I this will be a new author for me..
I love both types of tension romantic suspense has, sexual and danger =)
Thank you Denise for being a part of our Sultry Suspense Showcase!
Hi Gail! I’m glad you’ve found my books. If you’d like to keep in touch with what I’m doing, be sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter through my website. I have a new trilogy coming out on Halloween. All three books at once. 🙂 It’s historical, contemporary and paranormal. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Hi Kathleen! thank you for stopping by. Hope you enjoy reading my work. 🙂
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Hi DiDi,
And thanks so much for having me here. I very much appreciate it! 🙂
I love all types of romance so the more types the better!
I love the danger and trying to figure out who the bad guy is in romantic suspense, but I do love all romance.
Hi Laurie. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 I’m with you. I like variety.
Hi Joanne B. Thanks for stopping by to say howdy. I’m with you on romantic suspense. A really razor sharp story that sucks you in and keeps you wanting to read and read until you drop…that’s my kind of story. 🙂
Sounds really good!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Suspense really gets the heart beating and the blood flowing – maybe that gets more oxygen to the brain and that makes you feel happy with the excitement.
I like it because that air of danger adds to the sexual tension between the two characters.
Pooh this sounds really good. I love a good romance with suspense to take it up a notch.
As long as the story is great I will give it a try.
Romantic suspense is still my favorite genre. I love the action along with the romance.
Awww Denise, so glad you could join us here today on Guilty Pleasures! I really enjoyed your Hot Zone books, just added several of your newer books to my TBR list! Thanks so much for stopping in and visiting with us!
Thank you for a great review on this book! I haven’t read any books by this author & I will be reading this book. This is one of the reason I like visiting blogs. I do enjoy romance, but throw a little suspense in & I think it spices the story up. Sometimes I need the action rather than a dance.
Hi there guys! I’m sorry I didn’t get back here later in the evening. Can you believe I somehow managed to overbook myself yesterday? It was a madhouse trying to keep up. My bad! Thank you very much to Guilty Pleasures for having me here. I really appreciate it so much. And thanks so much to everyone who commented.
Natasha, Diane, Timitra, Lori, Tammy, Ann, Slick, Jessie, thanks for stopping by to comment. Slick thanks for the kind mention of the Hot Zone books. I’m delighted you enjoyed them. Hope you’ll put reviews up for my books. 🙂
The winner of my backlist book is Timitra! Congratulations. 🙂 If you’ll email me at danovelist@cox.net I’ll get the book to you. 🙂
Thanks again guys!
Congrats Timitra!
It was a pleasure having you here Denise! Thank you.
sounds like a great book. looking forward to read. thanks for the chance to win ^^
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I love finding new authors.
Love finding new to me authors …
The book look like it’ll be an interesting read
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