I have a new release this week, on Wednesday 18th November to be precise. I’ve just received the cover for Soldier of Fortune.
The foreground shows my hero and heroine in Fiji and there’s a soldier in the background, which also fits the story. Both my hero and heroine are soldiers. I like my new cover, affectionately dubbed “the Ninja Turtle cover” by hubby and myself because you can’t see my soldier’s face and the armor makes him look like a Ninja turtle.
Here’s the blurb:
Joanna “Mac” McGregor loves her father, and she’ll do anything to keep him safe after Alzheimer’s starts to steal his mind. That takes money, and Mac uses her only skills—those of soldiering—when she takes up a security contract in Iraq. She doesn’t have time for men, her last vacation fling in Fiji relegated as one perfect moment to hold close during the grim reality of war.
Soldier Louie Lithgow is tired of fighting, the constant danger, and has decided this is his last contract. He wants to retire, sink his savings into a place on the beach, and find the sexy Joanna, his holiday lover.
Mac’s arrival in Iraq causes consternation. They’ve both been economical with the truth, but the attraction sizzling between them flares hot and bright. They embark on a clandestine affair—professional and confident during their high-danger day, passionate with the release of emotional stress during their torrid nights. One thing is clear—they have different goals and the future is both murky and dangerous. If they survive their contracts.
Note: Readers first met Louie in Summer in the City of Sails.
What do you think of my cover?
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Oh wow, congratulations! Sounds extremely good.
by Mary November 16th, 2009 at 12:42 amHi Shelley :)
by RKCharron November 16th, 2009 at 2:31 amThank you for sharing the cover.
I think it is beautiful!
I posted it on my blog too!
Love & Best Wishes,
Rob
xoxo
Love the cover and the book sounds awesome!
by N.J. Walters November 16th, 2009 at 3:41 amI love this cover with its gorgeous golden tones, although the Ninja Turtle ref made me laugh!! Congratulations for the 18th!!
by Christina Phillips November 16th, 2009 at 5:49 amLOVE the cover. Well, love the couple, but the soldier? He’s … a bit of a mood breaker and phallic, all at the same time. Definitely what I’d close the book and ponder.
Overall, it’s a really cool cover. I’d frame that one and hang it on my wall.
by Susan Helene Gottfried November 16th, 2009 at 6:01 amBeautiful cover and the story sounds wonderful!
by Jaime November 16th, 2009 at 6:25 amIt has a great feel to it. But you’re right about the soldier. The image gives it a futuristic kind of feel. But not enough to completely throw the reader. With a hot couple like that you know what’s inside is scorching! Congrats on your newest release Shelley!
by Nina Pierce November 16th, 2009 at 7:21 amLOVE the cover, Shelley!
You should make lots of promos with that one.
Ash
by Ashlyn Chase November 16th, 2009 at 7:38 amThat’s a great cover, Shelley! What a wonderful sounding story. I want to read this one asap! How do you write so fast? lol You are so talented.
by Kaye Manro November 16th, 2009 at 9:15 amLove the cover and look forward to reading it!
by Amy W. November 16th, 2009 at 9:57 amHugs!
Beautiful cover Shelley!! Congrats on the new release.
by Karen Erickson November 16th, 2009 at 11:31 amLove it! And best of luck with the new release — you amaze me!
by Helen Hardt November 16th, 2009 at 11:37 amAh, I see some of you agree about my Ninja soldier. It makes my cover interesting.
by Shelley Munro November 16th, 2009 at 12:19 pmGorgeous cover, Shelley! The book sounds wonderful, too…congratulations on the release! :)
by Cari Quinn November 16th, 2009 at 5:46 pmLooks and sounds great. Can’t wait to read it.
by Linda Henderson November 16th, 2009 at 9:34 pmVery nice cover. I like it.
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