Thursday, August 1, 2013

Happy Release Day! 'Tougher Than the Rest' by Shirleen Davies


Tougher Than the Rest - RELEASE DAY
Shirleen Davies
Western Historical Romance
Date to be Published: 8/1/2013


Niall MacLaren is determined to turn his ranch into the biggest cattle dynasty in the Arizona Territory. The widower will do whatever is he must to obtain the political and financial support required; even marrying a woman he does not love. Nothing will stand in his way.

Katherine is well-bred, educated and seeking life away from her cloistered existence in the East. Landing the teaching job in California provides her with the opportunity she seeks. Most importantly, and unlike most of her peers, she will not need a husband to achieve her goals.

When an accident brings them together, mutual desire takes root, threatening to dismantle their carefully laid plans and destroy their dreams. Can either of them afford to be distracted by the passion that unites them---especially when one of them may belong to another?

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Shirleen Davies
Author Bio

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.



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7 comments:

  1. Thanks very much for being one of the wonderful Blog Party hosts for the release of my new book, TOUGHER than the REST. I'm looking forward to comments from you and your readers!

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  2. That's so funny as he was one of the sexy actors in my head as I wrote this book! He'd be great.

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  3. That's so funny, Shannon, as he was the one actor who kept popping into my head as I wrote this book!

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  4. Oh, Gerard Butler is an interesting choice! I'll bet he'd make a fiiiine cowboy! :)

    (Shirleen tried to post in response to you Shannon, but got an error. I help her with her social media which is why she told me. :( )

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  5. What a great idea Gerard Butler is! I'm sure he'd make a fiiiiine cowboy!

    (Shirleen thinks so too but had trouble replying to your comment, Shannon.)

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  6. Great giveaway.. ;) MMmm Gerard is awesome.. although I really miss those guys that have the Tom Selleck cowboy look.. ;)) mmm mm mm

    vals_hemi at yahoo dot com

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