Fresh Fiction Blog | Gina Robinson | The Reading Days after Christmas

Ah, the big stress of the holidays is over! The shopping, the baking, the wrapping, the mailing, the decorating--done, done, done. Now it's time to bask in the post Christmas glow and relax before New Years. To reflect on the past year and look forward to a fresh new one. Time to dream and escape.

And speaking of escapes, this is my favorite reading week of the year. I live in the Pacific Northwest. The days here are incredibly short so soon after the winter solstice. The weather outside is gray and cold, perfect weather to snuggle inside with a good book without any guilt. And usually I have a fresh pile of books gifted to me for Christmas. Books I've been wanting and meaning to read. Or gift cards just waiting for me to use to buy any I didn't get.

If you're like me and love to read and escape into a book, if you like romance and spies and adventure and love to laugh, I hope you'll consider my January 2013 release LIVE AND LET LOVE, which actually came out on Christmas Eve and is available now.

LIVE AND LET LOVE is the third book in my Agent Ex series and features assassin Jack Pierce, who was one of my favorite heroes to write. If you're a fan of the series, you'll know that Jack is supposedly dead in book two. But the CIA is full of surprises and the cover of death is perfect for a world-class assassin. Jack left behind a widow, Willow, a truly gentle soul that violent Jack never felt he deserved but has always desired. When she becomes the target of his nemesis, Jack risks all to come to her rescue.

A LOVE THIS TRUE

Though Willow Pierce has moved forward since her husband died two years ago, she can't ignore her sixth sense that Jack is alive. When newcomer Con Russo comes to town, Willow is convinced he's Jack. She'd never forget his eyes. Willow is determined to learn the truth about Con's identity—even if it means brazenly seducing him.

KNOWS NO DISGUISE

Secret agent Jack Pierce was almost killed in an explosion that left him severely disfigured. Thanks to reconstructive surgery, he has a new face and a new life. But when the terrorist who tried to assassinate him suspects he's still alive, Jack's forced to go undercover—and destroy him for good. But before he can complete his mission, he must protect the only woman he's ever loved...

"Secret agents, mysterious identities and a love that just won't die make for a sweet, clever escape from reality."-Kirkus Reviews

"Robinson's action-packed tale doesn't shy away from the fact that the hero is an assassin. Featuring plenty of interesting gadgets for spying and killing, as well as some delightful dogs— and a good dose of humor and suspense—this book ensures readers will race to the perfectly fitting finish."-- Susan Mobley, RT Book Reviews 4 ½ Stars

I'm giving away one copy of LIVE AND LET LOVE. Leave a comment to enter for a chance to win.

Happy New Year! May 2013 be full of joy, success, good health, and many happy reading escapes!

Gina Robinson loves humor, romance, suspense, and spies. Not necessarily in that order. She writes spylicious romance, contemporary romance, humorous thrillers, historical romance and women's fiction.

If she could meet just one fictional spy, she'd be hard pressed to choose between James Bond and Max Smart. In her opinion, the perfect spy would be a combination of the two. Most days she writes while wearing slippers, flip-flops, or tennis shoes, depending on the season. But she loves a great, sexy heel and has a closet full for special occasions.

You can visit her web site at www.ginarobinson.com

Comments

I love the premise of this story. Sounds way exciting!
(Amy Conley 4:47am December 28, 2012)

I would love to read this book...thanks so much
(Bonnie Capuano 5:31am December 28, 2012)

Ahhh..what we all want...a hero who puts us above everything including his own safety and health!
(Sandi Shilhanek 5:32am December 28, 2012)

If I could meet a fictional spy, Sydney Bristow from Alias
would be my #1 choice! I loved the show. :-D
(Karin Anderson 6:16am December 28, 2012)

I have to think it would be very tough to be in a realtionshp with an assassin. The first rule of hiring an assassin, we're told, is to kill the assassin afterwards to sience him (or her). And the CIA or whoever is always going to deny the person works for them. So he must have known it wasn't a good career choice - not if he wanted a wife and family.
(Clare O'Beara 8:00am December 28, 2012)

Sounds like a good book. I agree with Clare and the assassin thing.
(Pat Lieberman 8:02am December 28, 2012)

woo hoo - love the storyline - and the cover, too - thank you so much for the opportunity to win!!!
(Felicia Ciaudelli 9:01am December 28, 2012)

Sounds like a great read, can't wait to read it!
Good luck and happy writing!
(Tracie Travis 10:05am December 28, 2012)

I received a couple of books for Christmas. I think they're a great gift. Happy New Year!
(Michelle Donaldson 10:06am December 28, 2012)

This sounds like a fantastic book. And since I've not heard of the series - I get to immediately go and find the other 2 leading up to this one. What a bonus!!! Thanks for the chance to win this one. All the best in 2013.
(Nancy Reynolds 10:13am December 28, 2012)

Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Live And Let Love!
(Mary C 10:26am December 28, 2012)

Appeciate the chance to win. I will have to get and read the first books.
(Leona Olson 10:44am December 28, 2012)

I haven't read any of the Agent X series, but they sound fun.
(Ann Sheiring 10:47am December 28, 2012)

sounds like a fun read on a boring snowy night. thanks
(Debbi Shaw 12:44pm December 28, 2012)

Great cover, loo forward to reading your book,
(Lisa Avila 12:50pm December 28, 2012)

This is my type of book. Thanks for giving me a chance to win it.
(Anna Speed 1:01pm December 28, 2012)

I enjoyed your post. Thanks so much for the giveaway. Happy New Year!
(G S Moch 1:52pm December 28, 2012)

I definitely love romance and adventure -- would love to read
this!

Happy new year!!
(Eva Segerblom 2:09pm December 28, 2012)

I have so been waiting for this book. I love the Agent Ex series. I really hope you decide to wrtie some more Spy Camp books because I really loved them!
(Susan Roberts 2:16pm December 28, 2012)

Wow! I haven't had a chance to read this series yet, but this
one looks good!
(Margay Roberge 3:19pm December 28, 2012)

Definitely want to read this book and tell my friends aout it
(Shelly Itkin 3:20pm December 28, 2012)

I like to read anytime of the year, but if the snow & grey keeps me inside I
might as well be reading. Right? :)
The book sounds good! I 'd love to hunker down and read it. ;)
(Penny Mettert 3:23pm December 28, 2012)

Really enjoyed reading your blog. Book sounds like a great read. Romance, spies, adventure and laughs, all that I'm looking for in a book.
(Sheila True 3:34pm December 28, 2012)

Sounds wonderful! Happy New Year! Looking forward to all the
new books in the coming year!
(Ashley C 3:38pm December 28, 2012)

THIS BOOK SOUNDS VERY INTERESTING CAN'T WAIT TO READ IT. LOVE
TO WIN. LOVE YOUR BOOKS THEY THEY ARE MARVELOUS. HAPPY NEW
YEARS!!!!!!
(Shelly Caggiano 3:46pm December 28, 2012)

This sounds cute-dogs and fun-gadgets at the same time. Nice trick!
(Lisa Elwood 3:52pm December 28, 2012)

This book sounds like a "MUST READ' for me. Thanks for
introducing me to another great book.
(Raquel Vega-Grieder 3:57pm December 28, 2012)

Spies as women is a twist I like a lot, because it's so unexpected to almost everyone. You are so sneaky and I'm going to love finding the clues you sprinkle throughout the pages.
(Alyson Widen 4:23pm December 28, 2012)

Live and Let Love sounds like a fantastic read!

Happy Holidays & thanks for the amazing giveaway!
(Elizabeth Hyatt 4:37pm December 28, 2012)

I love books with romance, adventure, spies and have parts that make me laugh. I'll have to get the first two books in your Agent Ex series. Love the cute cover! CAN'T WAIT TO READ IT and WOULD LOVE SO MUCH TO WIN!
(Linda Luinstra 4:38pm December 28, 2012)

I'm glad the holidays are over---and I am ready to READ.
(Sue Farrell 4:45pm December 28, 2012)

Since I'm sitting here this evening with 8 inches of snow outside, more to come this weekend, and temperatures hovering in the low single digits, this would be the perfect book to snuggle up with right about now in one hand, and a cup of hot chocolate in the other!! This sounds like the perfect book to keep my mind off of what is going on outside, considering this weather is not good for my health, but I'm not in a position to move out of this State!! Besides that, it's much too beautiful here, so I just grin and bear it through the Winter. In the meantime, I'll toss another marshmallow on my hot chocolate, and I wish you a very Happy and Healthy New Year!!
(Peggy Roberson 5:08pm December 28, 2012)

Sounds like an exciting book, I'd love to read it.
(Wilma Frana 5:32pm December 28, 2012)

This sounds like an exciting premise! Sounds like Willow and
Jack/Con have an interesting road ahead!
(Fedora Chen 5:39pm December 28, 2012)

I would love to win this, it is my kind of story!
(Mary Hay 5:46pm December 28, 2012)

It is a great time to read a good book.
(Maureen Emmons 5:56pm December 28, 2012)

Happy New Year! Thanks for the chance to win! :)
(Colleen Conklin 6:41pm December 28, 2012)

Sounds like a great read. Would love to win this book!!!
(Angelina Daniels-Shaw 7:21pm December 28, 2012)

This sounds like an interesting premise for a book.
(Deidre Durance 8:08pm December 28, 2012)

It sounds like a book that I would love to read, when my husband is snuggled beside me reading his new Ludlum or Clancy Christmas gifts.
(Sharon Mitchell 8:15pm December 28, 2012)

This sounds like a fantastic book. I can hardly wait to read it. Hope I
win
(Judy van Ryn 8:34pm December 28, 2012)

I enjoy spy & espionage movies but would like a little more
romance in them - looks like this has it.
(Diane Sallans 8:58pm December 28, 2012)

My fictional spy choice would be The Saint.
(Theresa Norris 9:04pm December 28, 2012)

This soundalike a story after my own heart!
Happy NewYear!!!
(Susan Mahaffey 9:43pm December 28, 2012)

I would love to win your book. Thanks for the chance to win. Happy New Year !
(Linda Hall 10:14pm December 28, 2012)

Sounds really good! Thanks for the giveaway.
(Martha Lawson 10:41pm December 28, 2012)

Although he's not technically a spy, I'd love to meet Indiana Jones.
(MaryAnne Banks 10:41pm December 28, 2012)

Always love to learn about a new author or a new book. The hero sounds captivating, right up my alley. LOL
(Donna Holmberg 10:51pm December 28, 2012)

Live and Let Love title is making me hear that James Bond's song by the Beatles, Live and Let Die. The song is stuck in my head.
(Kai Wong 11:34pm December 28, 2012)

hope you had a great holiday season..would love to win
(Kimberly Hoefs 11:36pm December 28, 2012)

Thanks for the giveaway. Sounds like a interesting book.
(Carolyn Helms 11:47pm December 28, 2012)

I must get onto the AGENT EX series. LIVE AND LET LOVE looks
fabulous.
(Mary Preston 4:47am December 29, 2012)

Anything with romance in it makes it better.
(Stacy Stewart 10:18am December 29, 2012)

It's funny, I was just looking at your books yesterday, but it was the second books and wasn't sure if I should start there, or wait to grab the first in the series. Can you tell me, does it matter what order one reads your books in? Either way I'm gonna have to dive in!
(Diana Portwood 6:12pm December 29, 2012)

Sounds like great reading. Hope I'm lucky.

HAPPY NEW YEAR1
(Gladys Paradowski 6:38pm December 29, 2012)

I always like a good spy book. Add romance to it and it just makes the reading better.
(Debbie Rudder 7:38pm December 30, 2012)

Sounds like a great book I definitely wouldn't want to be in a relationship with an assassin though lol
(Danielle McDonald 12:08pm January 1, 2013)

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