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BLURB:
Brianna Chapman has learned to handle just about anything. Witnessing the murder of her parents had that effect. Knowing the unsolved arson had been meant for her is the one thing she can’t handle. Instead of dwelling, she stuffs her guilt soundly into her subconscious through diving into the teaching job she loves by day and the dirt of the landscaping business she owns by night. Her habit of remaining aloof to personal relationships is, well, working.
Will her guilt be as easy to keep buried if the killer comes back to finish the job?
In the midst of juggling a scorched yard, dead animals on her doorstep, and her vandalized car, the one thing she didn’t count on was the staggering Nathan Reed. A nationally renowned woodworking artist, Nathan and his two priceless nephews move into the run-down historical house behind her and over Black Creek. They have a canny way of maneuvering around her aloof demeanor and into her heart. Will they still want to be part of her life when they discover she is haunted by past memories and hunted by present dangers?
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Excerpt Three:
Black Creek Burning©/R.T. Wolfe/Short excerpt/Chapter 10
“I’m not above doing that. You should know that. I can take care of my own car.” Brie turned as she thought of just how she was going to do that, and reached up to pull out a single tea bag and mug. “And there is no you and me. It was just a kiss. Now, we have to move backward for Andy’s sake.” And mine, she thought.
He made his way to her in three long strides, picked her up by the shoulders and plopped her on the kitchen counter, smashing his mouth to hers. Framing the side of her face with one hand, Nathan laced his fingers in her pinned up hair with the other.
She couldn’t think and for the first time in her life let go. Slipping away from her blessed control, she blocked out the possible consequences and surrendered to the now. Her skin nearly ignited from the feel of his body as she pulled him in closer. She held onto his lanky back, his strong arms, feeling his rough hands on her face, in her hair. His mouth and his tongue emptied her mind. She clamped her eyes shut and wanted to stay right there.
As he’d done at the midnight hour in her basement, he pulled away as quickly as he took her.
Nathan whispered close to her face, “Just a kiss my ass.”
Review:
I’m just going to say it…I’m insanely jealous of R.T. Wolfe. Yes, I admit it. Jealous!! I can’t believe this is a DEBUT novel. And its a Romantic Suspense to boot. *pout* My RS is nothing like this. I want to be R.T. when I grew up.
As most people know, Romantic Suspense is my all time favorite genre to read. I blame Karen Rose, Karen Robards, Sandra Brown, Jayne Ann Krantz, Linda Howard, Cherry Adair and Julie Garwood for the obsession. Thanks ladies…that said, I was mesmerized by not only the whole story but by R.T. writing style. Its fluid, well paced and the little nuisances are fantastic. There is a lot going on in the book but the way she weaves it all together is effortless. That’s rare in a Romantic Suspense but she does it and does it well. Between Nathan, Brie, her jobs, the children, the cast of secondary characters, the setting (yes, the setting), and suspense element its one great book.
I will also admit that I read it in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down. Just when I thought I figured out the “whodunit” I was completely wrong. I’m NEVER wrong figuring out the villain but in this one I never saw it coming. Great job Ms. Wolfe. You had me gasping in the end.
Nathan is one of those hero’s that you know is a good guy. Sexy, thoughtful, not overly Alpha, not afraid to get his hands dirty and will admit his own failings. *sigh* He never crowded Brie but gave her space. Of course, their last time together in the book was HAWT, completely well paced and DAMN…
Brie was a bit brittle in the beginning for me. I understood her need to not get close to people but she needed a lot of help getting back to life after the tragic death of her parents. That’s not something that you can ever forget. Her nightmares didn’t help. With the help of two boys, one sexy man and her neighbors, she was able to forward with her life. Amanda was particularly helpful and hilarious.
Did I mention that the dialogue was well written and funny in some parts. The interaction between all the characters was believable and I felt a sense of being in the room with them at all times. I never felt left out of the story. Nathan’s and Brie’s careers are front and center in the story but Ms. Wolfe doesn’t dumb them down for a reader. Ms. Wolfe treats her readers with respect in their own knowledge teaching, landscaping and woodworking.
I appreciated the non-gore violence in the book, too. There is a scene at the school that left me a bit shaken considering what happened a couple of weeks ago but its relevant to the story. Other than that, the suspense element was completely understated but you always knew it was there. Again, great job.
I will repeat, I want to be R.T. when I grow up as a writer. She has written the perfect romantic suspense book for this reader. I also went to her website and I CAN NOT WAIT until February when the second book in this series comes out. 🙂
R.T. Wolfe’s romantic suspense, Black Creek Burning, is the first in a series set in beautiful upstate New York. She enjoys creating diverse characters and twining them together in the midst of an intelligent mystery and a heart encompassing romance.
It’s not uncommon to find dark chocolate squares in R.T.’s candy dish, her Golden Retriever at her feet and a few caterpillars spinning their cocoons in their terrariums on her counters. R.T. loves her family, gardening, eagle-watching and can occasionally be found viewing a flyover of migrating whooping cranes.
R.T. Wolfe website: http://www.rtwolfe.com
Black Creek Burning Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/1P4rqVt_mqI
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Review from 2010 EPIC Award Winning Author, Laurie Larsen:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1DVHYO9HIVS2N/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0096D6WX6&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=
“I thoroughly enjoyed RT Wolfe’s masterful debut novel, Black Creek Burning. Written with confident expertise on a variety of topics such as landscaping and home remodeling, I got wrapped up in the engaging storytelling of this wonderful tale of love, danger and suspense. Along the way I completely fell in love with hero Nathan as he patiently transformed the heroine Brie from an icy self-proclaimed independent into a woman willing to accept the love of a strong man and a family in need of a mother. The details were delicious, the settings were masterfully painted, the mystery was a stumper and the romance was beautifully satisfying.
A top-rate romantic suspense from a talented promising new author. I hear rumors that this is the first book of a series, and I gleefully await the sequel.”
A review that says must read for me. Fabulous!!
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Theresa,
Thank you for the congratulations. The process has been much like moving to a new planet. The readers keep me both grounded and going. 🙂
-R.T.
Congratulations on your first book!! theresa.esterline@gmail.com
Thanks for the awesome giveaway. Sounds a really good read.
Victoria,
You’re welcome. Good luck!
-R.T.
What a great, well written review. I’ve got to add this to my TBR list!
Catherine,
Yes, the review is smooth, informative and entertaining. You can tell it was written by an author. 🙂
-R.T.
*blushes*
Harlie
Ohhh! Ohhh! Ohhh! I soooo can’t wait to read this one!!!!
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You’re very swett, Chelsea B. I hope you enjoy your trip to Black Creek.
-R.T.
Sounds like a great book. Excellent review.
I love funny dialogue.
The dialogue is hilarious! Trust me…’
Harlie
Liza,
Although my teenage boys keep reminding me I’m not funny, I do try to place humor where it fits. 🙂 I hope you give it a try. I have a free chapter on my website and on all ebook purchase sites.
-R.T.
Great post Harlie! We chose the same excerpt! Love that quote – “Nathan whispered close to her face, “Just a kiss my ass.”” and I LOVED Nathan! RT really did a great job on this book. The characters, the suspense and the romance were so enticing! Thanks for letting me get your slant on it all!
Alyson I could have written a two page, single spaced book report on this book. Loved it and I so can not wait for February! 😉
Nathan is the BOMB!!!!!
Harlie
Harlie,
I tell myself I’m not an emotional author, but I can last for days on such kind words as yours. Thank you. I’m working on book three right now. Book two is Andy’s book (three time periods as he grows up), book three is Duncan’s book. They all twine with each other but I don’t leave cliff hangers. I’m off to write! I’ll check in again in a bit.
-R.T.
Alyson,
You’re so kind. Thank you! And thank you for posting your wonderful review on Amazon and Goodreads. Whoop!
-R.T.
What a great review. The charactors seemed so real and so nice. This is an outstanding book. I can hardly wait to read it.
Mom Jane,
Thank you for the kind words. I hope you enjoy it!
-R.T.
Congrats on the fabulous debut! RS is a fave of mine too. 🙂
Thank you, Diana. Black Creek Burning is a trilogy. Book two is tentatively set to be released Febraury 1st and book three July 1st. So fun.
-R.T.
Great reviews on this tour so far!
Yes, Trix. I’m overwhelmed. Such an honor. :)Thank you for stopping by.
-R.T.
Thanks for the great review and excerpts. This is a new author to me. This book sounds fantastic. Can’t wqait to read it.
Joanne,
Thank you for making my day. I hope you enjoy your trip to Black Creek!
-R.T.
Great review! I am a romantic suspense freak (as Harlie knows) and I’m adding this book to my list – I knew she was reading something good yesterday!….
Maria D.,
I’m thrilled. Thank you!
-R.T.
Thank you for the Excerpt. Its making me want to go and buy this now.. Cant wait. Thank you
Trudy,
Thank you! The ebook price hovers just under $4. I hope you give it a try.
-R.T.
Great review, thank you.
Rita,
The review is wonderful, yes. Whoop! I have a free chapter on my website and each ebook purchase site. I hope you give it a try!
-R.T.
So glad to see “Black Creek Burning” getting the accolades it deserves! Congrats, R.T., and nice job, Harlie. Your blog is very visually appealing and well-organized.
Thanks M.J. for your kinds words. I completely revamped it when I moved from blogger to wordpress last year. Its hosted and I own the name. 🙂
Harlie
M.J.,
I am grateful for your kind words. Thank you for stopping by. Yes, Harlie has made an amazing blog. I’ve followed her on Twitter and FB, too. 🙂
-R.T.
Wow, what a great review! Congrats!
I appreciate the kind words, D’Ann. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
-R.T.
I loved Black Creek Burning. Here’s what I had to say: From the tension-packed opening scene, Black Creek Burning had my attention and didn’t let go. R.T. Wolfe writes down-to-earth, sensitive, witty characters I’d love to have as friends. Descriptive details are chosen with such precision, the reader is vividly transported to Black Creek, a neighbourhood I’d love to call home. Anyone who’s ever dreamed of restoring an old house surrounded by pockets of ever-blooming gardens will fall in love with Nathan and Brie. Nathan is a sexy, easy-going hero who knows when to push and when to push harder. Considering Brie is a heroine with a tortured past and a violent stalker, Wolfe delivers a suspenseful, yet heart-warming love story that builds through the pages like a slow burn.
Sheesh, Sharon. Thank you. 🙂
Thank you for stopping by, Tara. Yes. The review is lovely. 🙂
-R.T.
Very nice review.
Harlie,
Thank you for the review. I’m humbled. And thank you for having me on your gorgeous and informative blog today.
Gratefully,
R.T. Wolfe
I’m glad that you like the blog. Its my baby. The review itself doesn’t express how much I really loved Nathan and Brie. One of the best books that I have read in a long time. Hands down!
Romantic suspense done right. 🙂
Harlie
Thank you for hosting today.