New Year, New Books

Happy New Year!

Since we're starting off a new year, I thought I might dust off my blog a bit, give you some updates, a little news and such.

Whatever It Takes is being formatted this week and will release January 25th. I wanted to get this book out earlier, but it just wasn't happening. Since the Grey Justice books are much more of a mystery series than my Last Chance Rescue books, they require more pre-planning and plotting. Having been a 'write by the seat of my pants' kind of writer, this has been somewhat of a learning curve for me. Thankfully I've learned tons and am optimistic that the last two books in the series, Too Far Gone and A Matter of Justice won't take near as long to write. I adore the sexy and enigmatic Grey Justice and I admire what he and his people stand for. While the story lines are different from the LCR books, the characters in both series share a lot of the same noble characteristics and qualities.

Today I'll get back to work on the next LCR Elite book, Running Scared, which is Riley Ingram and Justin Kelly's story. I love these two together. They work so well as a team but have lots to learn about each other. I can't wait to uncover all of their secrets and watch their love story unfold.

Here are my upcoming book plans and what I'll be working on this year.

Running Scared, An LCR Elite Novel (Riley and Justin)
Too Far Gone, A Grey Justice Novel (Jonah and Gabriella)
Running Wild, An LCR Elite Novel (Aidan and Anna)
A Matter of Justice, A Grey Justice Novel (Grey and Irelyn)

I won't give you release dates. I can only tell you that I will write and release as many books as I can this year. Keep good thoughts that this is a good writing year for me!

After those four, I'm considering a spin-off series featuring Declan Steele, from Running On Empty. If you remember, he works for a secret government agency called EDJE (Eagle Defense Justice Equalizers). Of course Declan is married to LCR Elite Operative Sabrina Fox, so the possibility that you'll see a lot of Noah and the LCR gang is strong. Those thoughts are gooey and unformed right now, but I thought I'd give you a little insight to what might happen in the future.

2015 was a good year, with some ups and downs, and a few sideways trips, but that's life. I'm looking forward to 2016 and its bright promise.

As always, I so appreciate you reading my books and telling others about them through your reviews and social media. I also very much appreciate your emails and notes of encouragement. I save every one of them! I've always asserted that I have the very best readers in the world and that hasn't changed.

Stay tuned for more news as we move along through the year. And don't forget to pre-order Whatever It Takes at its special pre-order price!

Blessings for a wonderful year to you and yours! I'll see you back here on the 25th to share in the release day excitement.

Thanks to everyone who entered my Christmas newsletter giveaway. The winner of a $50 Amazon gift card is Patti Koenig!

And to start the new year off on a good note, comment on this blog and I'll choose 3 people at random to win a signed copy of either Nothing To Lose, Chance Encounter, or Running On Empty. (Winners' choice)

Winners announced on this blog Wednesday, January 6.

Special Price!

In all the hubbub and excitement of the holiday season and announcing the pre-ordering of Whatever It Takes, I forgot to mention that Nothing To Lose, the first book in the Grey Justice series is on sale for .99 for a limited time! Sales ends soon!

Here are the links:

Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Apple
Kobo

Pre-order Whatever It Takes!

Hey Everyone!

 

I’m excited to announce that the second book in the Grey Justice series, Whatever It Takes, is now up for pre-order! I know this book is a long time coming and to thank you for your patience, you can order the book at a special discounted price at Amazon for a limited time. When it releases on January 25th, you’ll be able to purchase it from other retailers. Paperback coming soon, too!

 

I hope you fall in love with Eli and Kathleen as much as I did, and you’re anxious to see what Grey Justice and his dedicated justice seekers have been up to. 

 

Amazon link to Whatever It Takes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whatever It Takes back cover copy!

Whatever It Takes, A Grey Justice Novel

To Save His Family, She May Be His Only Hope

A Strong-willed Woman

Working for the shadowy division of the Grey Justice Group is the perfect job for Kathleen Callahan. Compartmentalizing and staying detached is her specialty. Get in, do the job, get out, her motto. Wealthy businessman Eli Slater is the only man to penetrate her implacable defenses and she fights to resist him at every turn.

A Tenacious Man

Eli Slater has worked hard to overcome his family’s past and repair the damage they caused. A new light comes into his life in the form of security specialist Kathleen Callahan. Even though she rejects him and everything he makes her feel, Eli is relentless in his pursuit, determined to make her his own.

An Evil No One Saw Coming

Darkness has a way of finding and destroying light and Eli learns his family’s troubles are far from over. Dealing with threats and attempts on his own life is one thing, but when those he loves are threatened, it’s a whole new game. And he’ll stop at nothing to win.

But evil has a familiar face, along with an unimaginable goal of destruction, putting both Eli and Kathleen in the crosshairs and threatening the happiness they never believed they’d find.

Whatever It Takes, A Grey Justice Novel

Hey All-

Just wanted to give you a quick update. I'm still working on Whatever It Takes. Yes, this book is taking me forever to write. However, hopefully you'll feel the wait was worthwhile when it finally releases. I'm looking at a late December release date. Stay tuned within the next couple of weeks for an exact date and pre-order information.

In the meantime, I wanted to share the cover with you, which I think is my favorite cover ever. Hope you agree!

Back cover blurb and excerpt coming soon!

The Scoop

I've been getting lots of emails and private messages asking various questions about my writing and what's up next. Here are answers to those questions, however, if you have a question I don't cover here, feel free to ask me in the comments section or send an email to Christy@ChristyReece.com.

Q) What are you working on now?

Christy: I'm currently writing Whatever It Takes, the second book in the Grey Justice series. This book is Eli Slater's. The heroine, Kathleen Callahan, isn't a character that Grey Justice readers have met yet. I think you're going to like her.

Q) When will Whatever It Takes be released?

Christy: My plan is to release it this fall. I don't yet know which month but as soon as I'm reasonably sure of a date, I promise I'll post an update and let you know.

Q) When will Riley and Justin's book be released?

Christy: As soon as Whatever It Takes is out, I'll get back to work on Running Scared, which is Riley and Justin's book. I have several chapters written already and since both characters are constantly talking to me, it's my hope that once I settle down to finish it, they'll be just as cooperative. I would like to say it will be released before the end of the year but don't want to make that promise. However, that's what I'm shooting for. Keep good thoughts for me!

Q) What's after Running Scared? And will Aidan Thorne ever get his book?

Christy: After Running Scared, I plan to write and release the 3rd Grey Justice book, Too Far Gone, which is Jonah Slater's book. Then I'll write and release Running Wild, the fourth LCR Elite book, which is Aidan's story. After those two are released, I'll write and release A Matter of Justice, the fourth and final Grey Justice book, which is Grey and Irelyn's story.

Q) What's next after that?

Christy: I'm not completely sure. I do have an idea for another romantic suspense series but it's mushy and gooey at this point. With the books I still the need to write and release in both the LCR Elite and Grey Justice series, I don't believe I'll be writing and releasing anything more until at least 2017. However, my muse often surprises me, as she did with Chance Encounter, so we shall see!

Hope this answers your most burning questions. Will come back later and answer questions if you have more.

Hope you're having a great summer!

Happy Reading!

Christy

Paperback Release and Winner of Giveaway

The paperback of Chance Encounter is here!

Thank you all for the wonderful reception you’ve given Chance Encounter! Your messages, comments, emails, and reviews have been wonderful. I’m thrilled that readers are loving Kacie and Brennan’s love story.

If you’ve been waiting for the paperback release, your wait is over. 

You can order Chance Encounter in paperback here:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble

Or order the eBook here:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
iBooks
Kobo

And congrats to the winner of the $50 Amazon gift card giveaway. The response was so wonderful, I could resist giving away two cards instead of just one. Congratulations to:

Kellie Thompson

Amy Collier

Winners have been notified via email.

Thank you readers for all the support you’ve shown me. I’m incredibly blessed to be able to do work that I love and am doubly blessed to have you read my books.

Wishing you a lovely summer and many wonderful reads.

Christy