New Romantic Suspense by C.F. Francis

Please welcome back romantic suspense author  C. F. Francis.  Since her last visit to my blog, she has added two more additions to The James Gang series. Today she is here to tell us about her newest book in the series.

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Hi Zara,

Thank you for inviting back. 

Can you start by telling us about your romantic suspense series – The James Gang?

Book 2 Lovers Key came out in 2017.  It tells the story of Steve Brody and Josette Boussard.  Steve served under Colton James (hero of Book 1 Sanctuary Island*) in the Special Forces.  Josie, a freelance journalist, is in danger and turns to the only man she ever trusted for help.  Josie was/is Steve’s wife.  It’s complicated…  I’m thrilled that Lover’s Key was a finalist in a national contest along with two New York Times best-selling authors.

All the stories in The James Gang series take place in South Florida, primarily around the Southwest Florida coast.  I love living on the Gulf of Mexico and sharing the beauty of the area in these stories.  The tropical settings are so lush and steamy.  They make the perfect backdrop for mystery and romance.  My husband and I also do a bit of traveling, so occasionally another locale may make a cameo appearance.

[*Read my review of Sanctuary Island on Goodreads ]

How about the newest book in the series – what is that about?

I’m really excited to announce that the third story in The James Gang series, Explosive Touch, is finally available.  I am so in love with the cover.  I hope you like it as well as the story of Troy McKenzie and Shayne Peterson.  The blurb below will give you a little taste.  I look forward to sharing their special story about trust, acceptance, and love with you.

I’m working on the fourth James Gang book.  The plot is still in process but it will have some twists and turns and, most importantly, an HEA.

I hope you’ll enjoy Explosive Touch and will continue down this road with The James Gang as the series grows.

Do you have any writing tips for my readers?

All my books are self-published, mostly because I’m a bit of a control freak.  I like controlling the marketing, time line, and artwork.  I don’t know how traditional authors are so skilled at writing on a deadline.  I envy their ability to focus.  I’m constantly distracted by shiny objects.  I’m working on that.  One trick I’ve learned is to set a timer and forbid myself to look or do anything fun until that period of time is up.  BUT…  I just have to remember to set the timer.

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Explosive Touch by C. F. Francis

Shayne Peterson cheated death when she survived a bombing at a Tampa country club.  Still, she fights a nightly battle against the terror of being trapped in the rubble and her inability to identify the man who left the deadly package.   After a move to Sanibel Island, she finds herself surrounded by former Green Berets.  She feels safe—until it becomes obvious that she’s not.

A suicide bomber in an Afghani marketplace left Troy McKenzie, Special Forces soldier and former ladies’ man, disfigured.  He should have died that day—punishment for his arrogance and misplaced trust.  Unable to get past the memories and the boy he couldn’t save, Troy returns to Sanibel, seeking the support of his former brothers-in-arms.

Soon Shayne and Troy are battling their unexpected, and ill-timed, attraction to one another while staying one step ahead of a killer.

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Buy Links

AMAZON  |  B&N  |  iBooks  |  KOBO

 

Find the links to the rest of the series here. http://www.cffrancis.com/book-shelf/

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Learn more about C. F. Francis and her Romances

 

 

Website http://www.cffrancis.com 

Facebook:  http://bit.ly/cffrancisFB

BookBub:  http://bit.ly/cffrancisBBub

 

 

 

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Do you like reading series set in the same locale?

C. F. Francis would love to hear from you.