Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Tour Kick Off - Faster Than the Rest by Shirleen Davies





Western Historical Romance
Date to be Published: 8/27/2013

U. S. Marshal Jamie MacLaren will do whatever he must to find people who have been abducted, then return them to their families. This includes the woman who betrayed him then disappeared from his life.

Victoria Wicklund has endured numerous obstacles since she left Fire Mountain. None as frightening as being the victim of a kidnapping. At least that is what she thought until Jamie MacLaren appeared to rescue her. He was older, just as handsome as she remembered, and as unforgiving as the Arizona sun in summer.

Neither expects the desire they shared many years before to still burn as strong as ever. Nor do they anticipate the accusations upon their return to Fire Mountain. Will Jamie seek revenge, turning his back on the only woman he ever loved? Can Victoria forgive herself enough to trust the one man who can help her?


I have been writing most of my life, but only recently began the transition into fiction. Historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and short stories are what keep me reading, so that is the focus of my writing. 
I was born in California, grew up between a growing beach town and a small town at the base of the San Bernardino mountains. My mother originally planned to name me Katherine, but she read an article in the paper about a woman named Shirleen shortly before my birth, so instead of having a cool nickname, like Kate, I am simply Shirleen. My mainstays growing up were all the Nancy Drew mystery books; I loved them. Eventually I moved on to mysteries, suspense stories, crime novels, and romance. Pride and Prejudice will always be one of my favorites.
Besides California, life changes have allowed me to live in Oregon, Colorado, and Arizona. Everywhere I have lived has been inspirational in one way or another, giving me the opportunity to meet remarkable people with their own stories to tell. I've sailed, skied, owned horses plus lots of other animals, and ridden various off-road vehicles. I enjoy dancing, fishing, hunting, being the back-seater on my husband's Harley, traveling and, of course, reading and writing.
Prior to transitioning to writing fiction, I worked for Fortune 500 and many smaller, start-up companies. Fortunately, I regained my sanity long enough to start my own consulting firm, which I still maintain today. 
My husband and I spend most of our time at our main home in the mountains of Arizona and our second home in Southern California. Between us we have five boys with growing careers and families of their own. 
So, from my perspective, my life is a success and always an adventure. I wouldn't change a thing; well, except finding more time to write.
I love hearing from readers, so please feel email me at shirleen@shirleendavies.com.
Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/17921590-shirleen





August 14 - Reading Addiction Blog Tours - Meet and Greet
August 15 - Blue Rose Romance - Interview
August 16 - My Reading Addiction - Interview
August 17 - Dalene's Book Reviews -Interview
August 18 - Rose &Beps - Excerpt
August 19 - Texas Book Nook - Interview
August 20 - Cruising Susan Reviews - Review
August 21 - A Life Through Books - Interview
August 22 - Book Suburbia - Excerpt
August 23 - The Book Maven - Review
August 24 - Must Read Faster - Guest Post
August 25 - Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews - Interview/Excerpt
August 26 - Brooke Blogs - Guest Post
August 27 - RABT Reviews - Wrap Up






1 comment:

  1. Thanks so much for helping to sponsor my blog tour for FASTER Than The REST. I'm excited about my new book and have already received great feedback. I'd love to answer comments posted on this blog today or at anytime throughout the tour. Thank you for participating and don't forget to sign up for the raffle.

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