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Author Spotlight’. Jodi Linton writes southern contemporary romance novels. Jodi’s first book ‘Pretty Reckless’ was one of my favorite
books of 2014.
‘Pretty Reckless’ is the first book in the Deputy Laney Briggs
series. The Deputy Laney Briggs serie already consists of 4 books, of which two are novella’s. ‘Pretty
Reckless’ was published in March 2014, and got a 4.08 average rating on
Goodreads and a 4.5 average rating on Amazon. Jodi’s new book ‘Pretty Shameless’,
the second book in the Deputy Laney Briggs series, was published January 12th
2015 and is available NOW!!
About ‘Pretty Reckless’ Deputy Laney Briggs #1:
Welcome to Pistol Rock, Texas where everyone knows secrets last about as long
as the sporadic west Texas rain showers.
Laney Briggs has long been considered reckless, but she’s turned herself around—she’s
respectably engaged and she’s become a Pistol Rock deputy sheriff. Everything’s
fine until a dead body turns up and her ex, Texas Ranger Gunner Wilson, decides
to stick his boots into the town’s first murder case.
Laney will be damned if she lets Gunner trample all over her turf and her
chance at a quiet, contented life. His seemingly endless ability to undermine
her resolve and her libido was only outdone by her constant urge to butt heads
with him. But when the bodies start to pile up, Laney has to ask the lethal bad
boy for a hand—and a truce in exchange for his help.
Having an ex-boyfriend as an ally might not be the best idea, but Laney has
always been pretty reckless…
About ‘Whatcha Gonna Do With a Cowboy: A Deputy Laney Briggs Novella’:
school football coach passed out under the stadium bleachers wearing nothing
but a smile…and his wife’s lingerie.
Things really start to get wild when she runs into the smoking hot Federal
Marshal, Colt Larsen, snooping around the Granger’s house. Quicker than a cold
snap comes and goes in Texas, Laney finds herself up to her eyeballs in a case
involving a ruthless motorcycle gang, a Mexican drug cartel, a kidnapping, and
a shoot-out to rival the O.K. Corral.
In over their heads, Laney calls in the big guns—her very own Texas Ranger,
Gunner Wilson, who’s ready to fulfill every last one of her desires. But as
things heat up between them, the stakes get higher than ever, and Gunner’s help
may not be enough for Laney to get out alive…
About ‘Talk Dirty To Me, Cowboy: A Deputy Laney Briggs Novella’:
Deputy Laney Briggs Series.
hell…
Texas Ranger Gunner Wilson is sittin’ in a bar, all six-foot-five-inches of
long, hard cowboy. Waitin’. Watchin’. Bidin’ his time for Laney Briggs and her
hot little behind to saddle up and make his night. His girl. Hell, after all
these years, he knows exactly how to drive her crazy with need…for him.
And Laney is ready to play. Tonight is their new beginning, and she has on her
red cowboy boots—the ones that make Gunner wild. She knows that she’s only a
few tequilas away from being pressed up against his firm, demanding bod. At his
wicked mercy. But tonight, Gunner has something he wants. Needs. Even if it
means that Laney will be the one in complete control…
About ‘Pretty Shameless’ Deputy Laney Briggs #2:
The only rules she follows are her own…
Wherever deputy Laney Briggs goes, trouble always follows behind—except when
Laney is the trouble. Right now, Laney is on the hunt for her not-so-bright
cousin, who is wanted for gun smuggling. But there’s a sexy, hot-assed Texas
Ranger on the same case, and Laney would bet her britches (and everything else
she’s wearing) that Gunner Wilson knows something she doesn’t. It just requires
a bit of sexy espionage…
Gunner knows all too well just how damned distracting Laney and her little red
cowboy boots can be. The pure, unadulterated want between them has never been
stronger—and Gunner can’t resist making her crazy. But even as she gives into
every carnal craving for Gunner, Laney is determined to get her answers, one
mind-meltingly hot night at a time. The only question is whether she’ll be
ready for the truth…
This book is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and Itunes.
To read my review of ‘Pretty Shameless’ please go here.
Interview with Jodi Linton:
Tell us a little more about who Jodi Linton is?
town that butted up against the Red River. I have never owned a horse nor am I
good at riding one. First and foremost, I’m a mother and a wife. And
then on most days you can find me at my computer typing away until the kiddos
are home from school and need afternoon snacks.
like most about living in Texas?
Texas. I always wanted to raise my family in Texas. I’ll admit there are some
days I wonder what it would be like to live elsewhere (granted I’ve travelled
overseas a few times and spent a summer or two immersing myself in other
cultures). Yet when it all boils down to it, I’d miss the smells of a Texan
summer—yes even the sticky sweat—because nothing will ever feel as good as
home. And Texas to me is the only place I’ll ever be able to see myself growing
old.
Series?
appeal to women. LOL. When it came to Laney Briggs I needed her to be able to
stand strong and tall with the boys, but also have a flaw…in her case a
bullheaded, cocky-ass, Texas Ranger. I also knew the voice I wanted her to
have. She needed to be crass, but smart at the same time. And the series even
though it has cowboys doesn’t have the “real” cowboy most romance readers are
used too. I knew it was gonna be tongue-n- cheek. I knew I wanted to play on
stereotypes (push the limits)…Gunner Wilson, the Texas Ranger, would be the
bad-boy in all black. Luke Wagner, the friendly rancher with secrets, would be
dressed in all white, but always has mud, dirt, or grass stains somewhere on
his white T-shirt showing that he just isn’t that clean. And our lovely, Laney
Briggs, the star of the showdown in Pistol Rock was gonna be the girl that
tempted the boys to do better or worse. That’s why she always wears RED COWBOY
BOOTS. The color red ignites passion, desire, strength, and danger. Laney is
all these things tied up into a smart-mouth Texas deputy. And finally, I set out to write a series that
bleeds with secrets, lies, and an on-going love affair that tested each
character bringing their flaws, their strengths, and their heartbreak to life
as they sought to figure out exactly what they considered the truth to be.
cowboys. Who is your favorite cowboy?
plea the fifth. I can’t give that secret away. If we are talking about me,
well, I enjoy Raylan Givens from Justified.
Laney Briggs Series? And where do you go to write?
Now, that’s a loaded question. I’m not really sure. I builther world around Texas; a place I grew up and still live in. Otherwise, she’s a
like a mash up of several genres. Some readers might call her romance while
others call her mystery. Then there might be some that call her humorous. All
in all I think she’s a fantastic combination. She’s that character that can morph
into anything genre a reader might be interested in reading.
has been released. What do you like most about this book?
went for broke. But since The Deputy Laney Briggs books are a series, I needed
certain plots, twists, and angles to move forward in order to get to my next
destination. And I really enjoy the romantic arc in Pretty Shameless. It is
gritty, dirty, secretive, and packed-plum full of lies. I wanted Laney and
Gunner’s relationship to spark a fire and make readers question what everyone
was up too.
and I also have some secretive projects on the horizon.
book ‘Pretty Reckless’ came out?
Praise for the Deputy Laney Briggs Series:
me in from the very beginning of her debut release ‘Pretty Reckless’. There was
nothing about Deputy Laney Briggs that you can’t help but love. Stubborn, sassy,
kickass and most of all isn’t afraid to shoot a man in the ass!
is fast-paced, very sexy and the Southern drawl is present in every written
sentence. Ms. Linton possesses a unique and very distinctive voice; she reads
like no one else around.
installment, I’ve become more invested in Laney Briggs and her sassy ways and
I’m going to happily recommend and give ‘Pretty
Shameless’ 4.5 stars!
feisty, rough talking beautiful woman. The hero is a tall, dark and tattooed
rough, but tender hearted man. I thoroughly enjoyed this story.
was another great read. There is a lot of stuff happening and it never gets
boring. There’s action, there’s romance and there are some seriously hot scenes
in this book.
About the Author:
Growing up in a small Texas town didn’t have many perks,
but it allowed for some colorful writing material. After settling down with her
family in central Texas, Jodi found her passion: writing kick-ass, southern
contemporary romance stories. Today she can be found cozied up to the computer
escaping into a quirky world of tall tales, sexy, tight jean wearing cowboys,
and a protagonist with a sharp-tongue quick enough to hang any man out to
dry.
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