Monday, April 28, 2014

Happy Book Birthday to Rescue Me!!!

Hard to believe that five years ago today my first book, Rescue Me, was released. I have so many wonderful memories about this book. I still remember the incredible rush I felt at finishing a story that came straight from my heart. The email from my future agent telling me she enjoyed the book and wanted to talk. (Yes there were tears!) And the astounding feeling of selling Rescue Me, along with two other as yet unnamed books, to a publisher. (Yes there were more tears!)

The day Rescue Me was released, I had a terrible upper respiratory infection and stayed in bed most of the day coughing my head off. Even as sick as I was, I wouldn't change a thing about that day. It was so very fine. :)

Five years of being a published author has been a wonderful, mind-blowing journey. There have been joys, disappointments, regrets, and excitement beyond anything I'd ever imagined. Even though we've parted ways, I will always be grateful to my agent for taking on a newbie author who knew next to nothing about the business and my publisher for not only buying my first book, but subsequently publishing eight more in that series and two others of another series. Getting anywhere in this business is often a team effort and their support made all the difference.

To celebrate Rescue Me's birthday, I'm giving away five signed copies. If you've never read the first book in the Last Chance Rescue series, or if you've read it but would like a signed copy, or if you'd like to gift it to someone, comment on this blog with your name and email address so I can get in touch with you if you win. I'll announce the winners Wednesday, April 30.

DARE TO SURVIVE

The first adventure in this action-packed, romantic suspense trilogy features a beautiful operative for an elite rescue organization, dealing with a rugged new partner, a dangerous mission …and her own secret past.

A covert operative of Last Chance Rescue Enterprises (LCR), Eden St. Claire has made secrets her life’s work. Seven years ago, an evening of emotional vulnerability and pure pleasure almost destroyed her. Now Eden wears her beauty like a mask, concealing any hint of vulnerability or demons of her past.

A daring rescue of an innocent girl on a Greek island leads Eden to a new partner. Jordan Montgomery, new to LCR, has been looking for Eden—though he knows her by another name, from another time. But his search for her is overshadowed by a case that’s gone international. A powerful, ruthless, organized network is stealing women and children around the world—as a lover, a traitor, and a killer all wait for Eden’s next move.

39 comments:

Unknown said...

Loved the whole series!!
Sami Helmrichs
samihelmrichs@gmail.com

robinky42 said...

I love this series. I have all of them.
robinky@yahoo.com

Kris said...

Happy Book Birthday! And Congrats on 5 years of being published!

This is one of my favorite series, I'd love to have a signed copy!

kris.noellej AT Gmail DOT com.

oklanannie said...

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to "RESCUE ME."

I treasure each and every moment spent reading the fabulous books that make up the Last Chance Rescue series. Cheers to the amazingly talented author and wonderful friend who made it all possible!

Alima Kanumilli said...

Happy Birthday "Rescue Me" and to "Author Christy Reece"!!!! You are an amazing lady and writer and wishing you heaps and heaps of love and success. I bet the whole LCR team feels the same ;) I feel emotional right along with you Christy...rewards for hard work and perseverance cannot be expressed!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Book Birthday

Love this series

ci726@yahoo.com

Gail Fuhlman said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY "Rescue Me," Christy Reece. Reading your books has kept me in reading heaven with your books. I have read all of the LCR books which are in my collecting (library).

krisgils33 said...

happy happy book birthday!!!!

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Unknown said...

This was the book that got me hooked!! I couldn't put it down. My copy is worn out!! Love this series!!

Unknown said...

Happy B-Day Rescue Me , I love reading this book again and I have :)

Alison said...

Happy Book Birthday Christy!!

Nancy said...

I love this series and have them all, but this one is by and far my favorite. So happy book birthday, and please keep writing.

Nancy said...

Oh, I forgot to give you my email...LOL!
navigatorwv@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I have every single one of your books on my 'keeper' bookshelf. I have read and re-read all of them. Unfortunately ... not a one of them have been signed. Hint, hint, hint!
I love your books .. I have fallen in lust with all your gorgeous guys and I would love to have a signed copy. Thank you so much for providing me with so many wonderful hours of reading.
Linda lstrong12@cox.net

Kyrulz said...

I love this book. I believe it's my favorite.
cntrygirlzroc@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Christy, I have read Rescue Me more times than I can remember. You are one of those very few authors that I read and re-read. I would LOVE an autographed copy. Thank you for this chance!
newcanuck52@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Please don't enter me in the contest, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jordan and Eden (And Christy too).

Unknown said...

Happy Book Birthday!!!, Love everyone of your book, Christy.
Just wanted to wish you well, don't need signed copy as I have one

Marijane Diodati said...

Happy Anniversary Release Day for Rescue Me! I had no idea when I read the book and fell in love with Jordan, Noah did have his story yet, that this was your first published book!

I have looked for other books by you. It's incredible that you have only been published for five years! I'm not sucking up, I'm serious!

I was hooked with this book and had no idea Noah was on his way.

Thank you for many hours of reading and re-reading these great stories. I am certain that there will be many, many more.

Congratulations!!!

Now, I think you get to eat cake!

Gracie said...

I picked up a copy of "Rescue Me" and wiped it out in a couple of hours and immediately went on the hunt for the rest of the series. I was able to find all of the books over the course of a week or so and completely devoured them! I live in a small apartment and I don't keep a lot of books, only my favorite authors - and I kept ALL of this series! Now that I have my Nook I have a ton of books on it but I still have all the paperback copies of this series. Can't wait for your.next release!

Betul E. said...

Love this series and would love to own a signed copy! Happy Book B-day!

Betul Erikci
gemiinii90@yahoo.nl

somdreigel@verizon.net said...

Happy Book Birthday! I LOVE the LCR series. I have all the books on kindle and would love a signed copy

Bube said...

Happy Book Birthday!
Thank you for the chance :)

bubacka07@outlook.com

Crystal said...

Oh my gosh!! 5 years? Well I am soo thankful that Rescue Me caught my eye while I was visiting Barnes and Noble and I took a chance on a new to me author. I have been reaping the benefits of that decision every day since. Christy you were the first author I ever reached out to and because of that, I still have friends that you brought into my life.
So Rescue Me was so much more than a fabulous book. Thank you for all you do!!

Tracey Parker said...

Congrats on your 5 years book release birthday! It is always wonderful to hear how people take chances and they end up with the best reward! Congrats!
mskind81_1999@yahoo.com
Thank you for a chance for me to have a starting place with the series!

Modokker said...

Congrats Christy!! To many more great years!!

Lisa B
Modokker at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!!
Jarylynn
pedrn13@msn.com

LS said...

I am not looking to enter but I did want to say Happy Day! I loved all the LCR books...I am reading Nothing to Lose now and love it! Good Luck and I look forward to reading many more...

Unknown said...

Loved this series Christy! Your books are awesome! I can't believe you've only had books out for 5 years. It seems longer.
Thanks,
Robinwaugh@hotmail.com

Kelly said...

I have not had a chance to read the series yet, but definately on my TBR list. Happy Book Birthday!

stardustindy@yahoo.com

Susan T. said...

Congrats! A very Happy Book Birthday. Looking forward to reading Grey Justice series. Thanks for the giveaway.

kidsue99@yahoo.com

Tasty Book Tours said...

Congrats! So glad that I discovered YOU as an author and the LCR series as a whole!! Happy Happy Book Birthday!

TrishJ said...

I loved this book, it started my journey with the rest of your books. I really like them all, but the first book was such an awesome experience. Happy book birthday!!! trishleroy49@ gmail.com

Unknown said...

Happy birthday, Rescue Me. It wasn't that long ago that I picked you up and decided that I HAD to read the whole series. It was wonderful! The only thing as wonderful was reading them again! And reading your new book, Nothing to Lose!

Unknown said...

Happy Book Birthday!!! I am a huge fan and would love a signed copy of this book. I have read them all except Nothing To Lose, but it is next on my TBR pile. Thanks for writing such good stories. I can't wait to see what you write in the future.

Dawn said...

would like to read some more
Dawn pttravelingspirit@hotmail.com

Kara C said...

One of my favorite books of all time! Happy birthday, RESCUE ME!

Christy Reece said...

Thank you all for the kind and sweet words about Rescue Me. They mean more than you'll ever know. This book was very special to me in so many ways and I sincerely appreciate you celebrating its 5th birthday with me.

Congratulations to the following winners: Cindy Reifel, Nancy, Linda Istrong, Sami Helmrichs, Kris Noelle and Hollie Paul. (Thought I'd give an extra away for 'one to grow on') :)

I'll email each winner or you can contact me at Christy@ChristyReece.com

Thanks again and be sure to join me on Friday on my Facebook author page for another birthday giveaway. :)