Holly gets real,
I have a lot to cover so I’ll dig right in. Acetaminophen (Tylenol ™) can kill if the exact dosage isn’t followed closely. Most common in these deaths are mixing Acetaminophen with cold medicine and pain killers. They may all contain Acetaminophen. Please take with caution and know every ingredient of all medicines you are taking. I have detective horror stories which I won’t go into. Knowledge is our friend.
Sancho is a common name around the Hispanic community where I worked as an officer. It was the stand-in for the lover of a married woman. Sancha was used for the lover of a married man. I learned something new each day I patrolled the streets. Hasta que nos encontramos de Nuevo “Until we meet again.” This translation is for Sally and everyone else who didn’t know what Moon said to Mak the first time they parted.
The Wendell Police Precinct is a figment of my imagination. Sunnyslope is not. It’s a small section of Phoenix known for its eclectic people. Take what you want from my use of the word “eclectic”.
The Arizona Humane Society is located in the heart of Sunnyslope off 13th Avenue and Hatcher. I knew it well because my daughter worked the late-night shift, for many years. She was genius at catheter placement for fluids and known as Doctor Amanda. She worked alone except for the occasional emergency crews who brought her animals in crisis. She did everything she could to keep them alive until a vet came on duty in the morning. If she couldn’t save them, she put them out of their suffering. She felt each death deeply. Don’t tell anyone but she also called me to foster animals who were on the short list. Mostly bottle-baby kittens. She’s also owned a team of her own rescues—five-toed cats, 3-legged dogs, and blind dogs. You don’t work that job without a heart of gold and endless love for four-legged friends. I am one proud mom.
I was lucky enough to own two desert tortoises. Mine were pure vegetarians. A friend of mine owned Big and he loved Big Mac’s. Come on, some stories must be told.
I lost my first DUI because of the “vomit in the mouth” defense. Still burns to this day. It also made me a better officer.
A very wise female officer told me the answer to “one of the guys” statements. I never thought like a man or acted like one. A wise sergeant told me this was a good thing because blue needs diversity. I am a woman and damned proud of it. I was “one of the cops” and I’m damn proud of that too.
I saw my first beheading video at the police academy. It was done by a Mexican drug cartel and stayed with me for a long time. Kennedy did not have a change of heart when he told Mak to close her eyes. He treated her like a female because he was an arrogant SOB. Sorry if I led you in that direction. I had an idiot cop tell me to look away from something once. Not only was it ridiculous but dangerous as well. He never made that mistake again.
Hugs to my editing team: Michelle (made me change the first chapter around and it’s a much better book because of it. I won’t mention the other edits that shined. Pat, your fine eye always amazes me. Sally, you’re my fiercest critic and this book won you over. *happy dance* Kathie, thank you for the finishing touches. You ladies fine-tuned this story and I love it.
More hugs to my Wicked Readers Street Team. I don’t know where I would be without you.
To my readers… thank you for continually supporting my work. I’m one of the luckiest author’s alive. Alex Gomez’s book will be next. I have a not so perfect lady planned for him and I can’t wait to share his story. You’ll also get more of Madison and Moon, promise.
Peace and love,
Holly
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The Arizona Desert sizzles and it's hotter than hell.
Alex Gomez is the enforcer for the largest crime syndicate in Arizona and makes no excuses. His hands are covered in blood and the lines between right and wrong blurred.
Celina Thomas has a deadly secret. Only money can fix her problem and she needs a lot of it, quickly. She’s gifted with a body and face that men are willing to pay for. She makes the decision to enter the world of high class escorts but her heart cries at the injustice.
One night with Alex and Celina’s plan turns upside down.
One night with Celina and Alex’s heart of ice begins to melt.
Celina’s secret could kill them both. Can she trust Alex and place her life in his hands? Can Alex let her escape regardless of the consequences?
Passion ignites as Alex and Celina sizzle with burning need while death lurks on the sweltering Phoenix horizon.
Releases 2016
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WRITING AS HOLLY S. ROBERTS
Hotter Than Hell Series – New Adult Romance
Heat
Sizzle (coming soon)
Burn (coming soon)
Completion Series – New Adult Romance
Play
Strike
Kick
Slam
Ruck
Stick (coming soon)
Crimson Series – Vampire Erotic Romance
Crimson Warrior
Crimson Brothers (coming soon)
Club El Diablo Series – Kinky Romance
One Dom at a Time
Piercing a Doms Heart
Touched by a Dom
Domination in Pink (short and kinky sequel to One Dom at a Time)
Two Doms for Angel
Bad Boy Dom (Bad Boys of Rock)
Loving Two Doms (Bad Boys of Rock)
Caught by Two Doms (sequel Two Doms for Angel)
Temporary Dom (Bad Boys of Rock)
WRITING AS D’ELEN MCCLAIN
Fang Chronicles – Paranormal Romance
Amy’s Story
Emily’s Story
Zenya’s Story
Mandy’s Story
Dmitri
Ivan
Tyboll
Esha’s Story
Fire Chronicles – Paranormal Romance
Dragons Don’t Cry
Dragons Don’t Love
Dragons Don’t Forgive
Dragons Live Forever
WRITING AS SUZIE IVY
Bad Luck Detective Series – Police Humor/ Inspirational
Bad Luck Cadet & Officer
The Forever Team (appropriate for young adults)
Ten (a mystery thriller, coming soon)
The end…
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