Meet the Neighbors is proud to welcome a fellow Lyrical Press author, Calisa Rhose as she continues her tour for her new release, Risk Factors. I’m so happy that she stopped in to give us a taste of the new book. So, please welcome Calisa to A Fairy Tale Life.
So here I am. Gnawing what little nails I have left, kicking off another tour for a book I have so much hope and faith in. At the end of this tour I’ll be picking one winner to gift either a signature rose rock for a USA winner or a $10 GC of choice (Kindle or Nook) for one overseas or in Canada. Either winner will also get a PDF copy of Risk Factors!
The more you stalk me and comment, the greater your chance to win on April 8th. I’ll announce the winner on the 10th. Thank you for joining me on this fun journey’s end and good luck to all!
As a special bonus, I’ll be pooling all my blog hosts and the one with the most comments on their blog for my post will also win one of the same prizes as the winners! They need your help to win! Please note, this also includes my two hosts before today, so I’d appreciate if you check my official blog tour schedule and give them a chance to win by going to their blogs too.
Love, like life, is not without risk.
BLURB- Veterinarian Vivian Dane has purchased her uncle’s practice in the tiny town of Wales, Missouri, where most residents still doubt her ability to treat their pets. But Viv is used to being considered less-worthy than her predecessors. After all, her parents are world-renowned wildlife vets, and most everyone is unimpressed she’s chosen to not follow directly in their footsteps.
Now Connor, a patient’s owner, is hot for Viv, but clearly doesn’t think she’s dating material because he has a daughter…who he believes no woman is good enough for. Being a perfect dad is EMT paramedic Connor’s life focus. He can’t seem to stay away from sexy Doctor Viv, but attraction is as far as he’ll ever let it go. His mother abandoned him, leaving him to be raised in the foster system, and then his wife abandoned both him and their daughter. He absolutely will not risk bringing another woman into his little girl’s life and having her feel the hurt of being left…again.
Forfeiting is easier than attempting and failing. So why does Viv feel compelled to prove she’s a sure bet for Connor and his daughter? Can Connor trust Viv–and himself–enough to play the possibilities?
And now a taste of Risk Factors –
Viv’s smile and throaty laughter burrowed deeper by the second, mutating into hot want that seemed to draw him to her at every opportunity. But her invitation shook him back to level ground. Dinner. With her. Vivian Dane, the woman who seemed to freely access his dreams lately, was asking him out.
Her voice fell to a low smoky grade that slid like satin over him, tightening around his chest, making it hard to breathe.
He wanted to kiss her.
Period.
There was something about her in the lab coat he couldn’t put his finger on. She appeared so fragile and delicate in pink that matched her lips…china doll perfect. Kissable.
He opened his mouth to refuse. He couldn’t afford to get close to anyone, wouldn’t risk Janna. He knew his daughter already liked the vet, had said so. If he got involved and it all nosedived south, he couldn’t stand to have Janna hurt. Even if she didn’t know it, Viv was their veterinarian now and he’d have to see her, Jelly Bean would notice the tension–
“Connor?”
“I’d like that.”
AUTHOR BIO:
Calisa Rhose is an Okie, born and bred, through and through, and proud of it. While growing up, when she wasn’t on the back of a horse, she could be found with pen and paper in hand. Her writing career began with poetry in her younger days. Then she discovered Rock-n-Roll and cute musicians. Poetry turned into stories of romance and dreams. These days she lives with the same man who convinced her to take a romantic journey with him almost 30 years ago. After raising three strong daughters she spends her days loving their granddaughters, hoping for a boy someday, and writing. When she’s not writing, you can find Calisa putting on her editor hat and working to help other published and aspiring writers.
She is working on more projects with her favored contemporary cowboys, first responders and firemen, as well as, the occasional ‘other’ heroes- and their sexy female counterparts, those sassy, stubborn heroines.
Find Calisa at her website/blog http://calisarhose.wordpress.com
Twitter@CalisaRhose, Facebook/Calisa Rhose, Goodreads and Amazon
Buy Risk Factors at the following fine digital stores…
LPI- http://lyricalpress.com/risk-factors/
Amazon- http://is.gd/OOGR4t
b&N- http://is.gd/PfGvg9
iTunes- http://is.gd/J2aelz
Risk Factors is on Authorgraph! Get your copy signed http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/CalisaRhose








Risk Factors sounds fabulous, Calisa — big congrats. I love the idea of the daughter providing the conflict and look forward to seeing how they resolve it. Nice one!
This sounds like an awesome book. I can’t wait to read it.
I just finished reading RISK FACTORS last night and posted a well-deserved 5-star review on Amazon this morning. The novel and characters are still swirling around in my head. I positively adored it, Calisa! Congrats on such a great book.Wishing you much success and many sales!
Thank you for having me today, Lynn! What a lovely blog you have.
You are a super cheerleader, Cait! I hope you get to read and enjoy my book.
Thank you kchorak! I wish you luck with the contest.
After the meh review I just got, Mae–I can use a great one to cheer me up. Thank you! I’m off to check out that review now.
Can’t wait to read this book…congrats on your release Calisa
I just found the ‘reply’ button. :/
Thanks Christine! I hope you like it too!
LOL!!!
You’re a busy gal. I don’t know how you do it, Calisa. I always love a story with animals and having your female character as a vet is brilliant! Best to you on the tour and Risk Factor.
Thank you Sandy. I appreciate you making time to stop in!
So excited for your latest release! Wishing you all the best and many sales! Congrats!
You’re a doll, Alicia! Thank you for coming over. Loved your St. Paddy’s Day story today: http://wildokies.blogspot.com/2013/03/fortunes-journey_13.html
LOL, gotta love those meh reviews… I’m so excited that Risk Factors is up next on my Kindle. I’ve been looking forward to it for weeks!
You’re too kind, Jessi. LOL I’m thrilled. Thanks for stopping by.
Sounds like a delightful story, Calisa. Good luck with the release
Thank you, Barb. I hope people think so when they read it.
So glad you got a chance to stop by everyone. And a big thank you to Calisa for sharing her book tour with us here.
Thanks for letting us take over today, Lynn! It’s been a real joy.
Can’t wait to read this book…congrats on your release Calisa
I hope you like it, parisfanca! Thanks for visiting.
This looks like a really good book! Thanks for the hop! mikiajanai@yahoo.com
Thanks for stopping in, Danielle! I think it’s a great book.