Pam Crooks August 2006 Newsletter

Hi, Oh, my, it's been a long time, hasn't it? It's great to be able to send you a newsletter and let you know I have a new book out! Finally!

If you might recall, a couple of years ago, Harlequin was doing some re-shuffling and thought they wanted to close their Historical line. Due to protests from stores who did well with the books, Harlequin reconsidered and moved the line to London. All that took time and pushed authors' schedules back for months.

The good news is that Harlequin Historicals is going full steam again. I've got more work than I can handle, and I'm thrilled to announce my newest title, WANTED!, is on the shelves as we speak.

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Here's a quick blurb about Lark and Ross's story: Lark Renault, alias Wild Red, is a former outlaw turned respectable. She loves her life as an honest, law-abiding bank teller in a small Iowa town. But her past comes back to haunt her. His name is Catfish Jack, and he wants the money she stole and buried when she rode with the infamous Reno gang. Only one man can keep her safe. Ross Santana, the bounty hunter determined to arrest her and close the only case he'd never solved.

But if he does, it would destroy her -- and the unexpected love they've found.

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Even better news is I'll have another book out soon. HER LONE PROTECTOR will be released in December, 2006. This is Creed Sherman's story, the sequel to THE MERCENARY'S KISS. I'll send you a note to remind you then.

In addition, I've just signed a three book deal--two books and a novella. No release date on the first and third books, but the second will be a Christmas anthology I'll do with longtime pal, Cheryl St. John, Jenna Kernan is lined up with us, and the book should be out in October, 2007.

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Website Re-do

Many thanks to Christine for doing a fantastic job on giving my website a whole new look.

Check it out: www.pamcrooks.com Christine has also taken over as moderator for this newsletter. Big hug to Tami for organizing it back when and sending out the letters for me!

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Here in Nebraska, we're sweltering. I'm sending you a super-easy, super-refreshing recipe that'll make you feel cool in no time:

Frozen Jello Grapes

Red Grapes
Box of sugar-free cherry jello

Put in zip lock bag. Shake until grapes are coated with jello. Freeze. These are so good. Enjoy!

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Contest

To celebrate WANTED!'s release, I'm giving away a set of bistro coffee cups and Omaha's own Pears Coffee, perfect for fall. Only subscribers to my newsletter are eligible to win, so if you have a friend or two who loves to read romance, please have them go to my website and sign up from the Newsletter page. Just click on the blue `Join This Group' button. Christine will take it from there!

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Thank you for reading the newsletter. If you find WANTED! and enjoyed reading it, let me know. I'd love to hear from you.

Stay cool!

Pam