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DEAD OF WINTER - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZUJIDQThe second e-novella in the Kate Jones Thriller Series, DEAD OF WINTER picks up where BAD SPIRITS leaves off- Kate Jones is hiding out in small town Alaska when she witnesses an execution-style murder. Convinced the killers are Salazar's men and desperate to stop them from finding her, she reports the crime to local law enforcement, hoping to put them off her trail so she can escape. What she gets is Sam, an enigmatic officer with a mysterious past who's been assigned to watch over her as the hunt for the killers deepens. Sam and Kate's obvious attraction to each other becomes a dangerous complication as Kate realizes the only way she can stay alive is to leave Alaska, trying to keep one step ahead of Salazar.
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DV- Welcome again to KindleBoards and congratulations on your book! KindleBoards is a Kindle fan and reader forum. As you browse KindleBoards, keep in mind that self-promotion, of any sort, is ONLY allowed in the Book Bazaar. (You've posted your book thread in the right place; this is just our standard reminder.  ) A brief recap of our rules follows: --Please bookmark this thread (using your browser's bookmark/favorite function) so you can update it as we ask that authors have only one thread per book and add to it when there is more information. You may start a separate thread for each book (or you may have one thread per series of books, or one thread for all of your books, it's your choice). --We invite you to use your book cover as your avatar and have links to your book and website in your signature. Instructions are posted here--While you may respond to member posts to your thread at any time, you may only bump your thread (back-to-back posts by you) once every seven days. Once you've responded to a member, that resets the clock to zero and you must wait seven days to post, unless another member posts before then. You may modify the latest post to reflect new information. --We ask that Amazon reviews not be repeated here as they are easy to find at your book link. Also, full reviews from other sites should not be posted here, but you may post a short blurb and a link to the full review instead. --Although self-promotion is limited to the Book Bazaar, our most successful authors have found the best way to promote their books is to be as active throughout KindleBoards as time allows. This is your target audience--book lovers with Kindles! Please note that putting link information in the body of your posts constitutes self promotion; please leave your links for your profile signature that will automatically appear on each post. For information on more ways to promote here on KindleBoards, be sure to check out this thread: Authors: KindleBoards Tips & FAQ. All this, and more, is included in our Forum Decorum: http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php/topic,36.0.html. Be sure to check it from time to time for the current guidelines and rules. Thanks for being part of KindleBoards! Feel free to send us a PM if you have any questions. Betsy & Ann Book Bazaar Moderators |
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I just got another 5-star review for DEAD OF WINTER! Check it out: http://amzn.to/p0s6H0 -What a great review! DEAD OF WINTER - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZUJIDQThe next e-novella in the Kate Jones Thriller Series, DEAD OF WINTER picks up where BAD SPIRITS leaves off- Kate Jones is hiding out in small town Alaska when she witnesses an execution-style murder. Convinced the killers are Salazar's men and desperate to stop them from finding her, she reports the crime to local law enforcement, hoping to put them off her trail so she can escape. What she gets is Sam, an enigmatic officer with a mysterious past who's been assigned to watch over her as the hunt for the killers deepens. Sam and Kate's obvious attraction to each other becomes a dangerous complication as Kate realizes the only way she can stay alive is to leave Alaska, trying to keep one step ahead of Salazar. |
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2011, 03:01:13 PM » |
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I loved this story! Sam is the ulitmate hero, strong, intelligent, and yet sensitive and intuitive. The fast-pace adds to the suspense. Many lovely layers unfold as the heroine, Kate, discovers who is after her and why.
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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2011, 07:51:56 AM » |
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Thanks so much, theladydarlene! I've gotten a lot of "fan mail" for Sam  A new story has been pinging around my brain that will bring him back into Kate's life...stay tuned. Take care, DV |
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2011, 10:45:05 AM » |
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Dead of Winter is part of the Bad Spirits series with Kate Jones, a woman on the run from her drug lord ex-boyfriend. Once again Kate, who thought she was safe in Alaska, finds her life threatened by her ex who's discovered her whereabouts. Leaving Alaska is especially difficult for her because she's met a wonderful man in Sam, the sheriff assigned to protect her.
Berkom's Sam is a wonderful character addition to Kate's story. Like all of her Kate Jones novellas, Dead of Winter is action-packed and a fun read.
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2011, 10:50:15 AM » |
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Sounds intriguing, DV! Congrats! |
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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2011, 09:12:48 AM » |
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Thanks, aliM- I'm happy you like the series (and Sam )! Take care, DV |
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« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2011, 09:13:56 AM » |
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Thanks, Shadonna. Love your book cover Have a great day! DV |
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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2011, 09:04:40 AM » |
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DEAD OF WINTER - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZUJIDQ The next e-novella in the Kate Jones Thriller Series, DEAD OF WINTER picks up where BAD SPIRITS leaves off- Kate Jones is hiding out in small town Alaska when she witnesses an execution-style murder. Convinced the killers are Salazar's men and desperate to stop them from finding her, she reports the crime to local law enforcement, hoping to put them off her trail so she can escape. What she gets is Sam, an enigmatic officer with a mysterious past who's been assigned to watch over her as the hunt for the killers deepens. Sam and Kate's obvious attraction to each other becomes a dangerous complication as Kate realizes the only way she can stay alive is to leave Alaska, trying to keep one step ahead of Salazar.
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« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2011, 09:24:43 AM » |
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DEAD OF WINTER - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZUJIDQ The next e-novella in the Kate Jones Thriller Series, DEAD OF WINTER picks up where BAD SPIRITS leaves off- Kate Jones is hiding out in small town Alaska when she witnesses an execution-style murder. Convinced the killers are Salazar's men and desperate to stop them from finding her, she reports the crime to local law enforcement, hoping to put them off her trail so she can escape. What she gets is Sam, an enigmatic officer with a mysterious past who's been assigned to watch over her as the hunt for the killers deepens. Sam and Kate's obvious attraction to each other becomes a dangerous complication as Kate realizes the only way she can stay alive is to leave Alaska, trying to keep one step ahead of Salazar.
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« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2011, 01:09:14 PM » |
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DEAD OF WINTER - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZUJIDQThe next e-novella in the Kate Jones Thriller Series, DEAD OF WINTER picks up where BAD SPIRITS leaves off- Kate Jones is hiding out in small town Alaska when she witnesses an execution-style murder. Convinced the killers are Salazar's men and desperate to stop them from finding her, she reports the crime to local law enforcement, hoping to put them off her trail so she can escape. What she gets is Sam, an enigmatic officer with a mysterious past who's been assigned to watch over her as the hunt for the killers deepens. Sam and Kate's obvious attraction to each other becomes a dangerous complication as Kate realizes the only way she can stay alive is to leave Alaska, trying to keep one step ahead of Salazar. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2011, 09:11:50 AM » |
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DEAD OF WINTER - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZUJIDQThe next e-novella in the Kate Jones Thriller Series, DEAD OF WINTER picks up where BAD SPIRITS leaves off- Kate Jones is hiding out in small town Alaska when she witnesses an execution-style murder. Convinced the killers are Salazar's men and desperate to stop them from finding her, she reports the crime to local law enforcement, hoping to put them off her trail so she can escape. What she gets is Sam, an enigmatic officer with a mysterious past who's been assigned to watch over her as the hunt for the killers deepens. Sam and Kate's obvious attraction to each other becomes a dangerous complication as Kate realizes the only way she can stay alive is to leave Alaska, trying to keep one step ahead of Salazar.
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« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2011, 09:20:15 AM » |
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DEAD OF WINTER has a NEW cover!  What do you think?
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« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2011, 11:51:40 AM » |
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I've just been interviewed by David Wisehart on Kindle Author: http://bit.ly/ofISkR Please stop by and check it out! |
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« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2011, 04:31:18 PM » |
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DEAD OF WINTER - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZUJIDQThe second novella in the Kate Jones Thriller Series, DEAD OF WINTER picks up where BAD SPIRITS leaves off- Kate Jones is hiding out in small town Alaska when she witnesses an execution-style murder. Convinced the killers are Salazar's men and desperate to stop them from finding her, she reports the crime to local law enforcement, hoping to put them off her trail so she can escape. What she gets is Sam, an enigmatic officer with a mysterious past who's been assigned to watch over her as the hunt for the killers deepens. Sam and Kate's obvious attraction to each other becomes a dangerous complication as Kate realizes the only way she can stay alive is to leave Alaska, trying to keep one step ahead of Salazar. "Edge of your seat action. Superb writing with great character development..." - Vicki Drake "Vicki D."
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« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2011, 11:46:14 AM » |
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An excerpt from DEAD OF WINTER: It never had a chance. The burnt red of the fox's fur stood out against the white background. Blood saturated the snow. I wanted to look away, but found myself morbidly fascinated by the rabbit's death throes. The fox lifted its head from the rabbit's neck and watched, almost bemused, as the small paws kicked at empty space. Finally, it stilled. The fox bent its head and began to rip off bits of fur. I turned and walked past the gory scene. It fit my state of mind. Daylight was scarce this time of year, and I quickened my pace to make it back to my rig before dark. I needed this hike today. Normally, I’d be leading a group of guests on a hike from the local hotel, but business was soft this time of year, and I wanted to keep my guiding abilities sharp. Hiking alone always honed my awareness of my surroundings and allowed me to forget my past. For a while. I fell into a rhythmic stride, comforted by the crunch of the snow under my feet. As I rounded the corner that marked the lonely stretch of wilderness that lay between me and the roughed in trailhead, I noticed movement to my right. Thinking it was probably more wildlife trying to break through some ice in a nearby pond, I stopped. A series of odd grunts punctuated the silence. It was still early in the season, so the possibility it might be a late-to-hibernate bear was real, but not necessarily the only explanation. Silently, I moved in the direction of the noise, peering at the frozen pond through winter-stripped alders. There were three men; two standing and one on his knees on a gray tarp. It took me a minute to realize what was happening. The sharp report of the gun flushed a small murder of ravens from a nearby tree. The man on his knees crumpled forward. Unable to breathe, I dropped to a squat behind the trees, scanning the area for better cover. The barren white landscape held no place to hide. |
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« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2011, 09:12:41 PM » |
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To learn more about D.V. Berkom or the Kate Jones adventure Series, go to http://www.dvberkom.com . Download Bad Spirits Book 1 for FREE (PDF). You can access it on the front page or on the Books page. Enjoy! |
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« Reply #21 on: December 11, 2011, 07:58:16 PM » |
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I just got a great new review for DEAD OF WINTER by author Todd Fonseca: "...Berkom's writing is crisp and fast paced. Her descriptions are so refined and precise I could almost fell the chill and tension Kate experienced each step of the way. Action packed with a heart pounding rate, this brief novel is like a episode of 24 and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. I enjoyed this series even more than the first as Berkom has added to the action by introducing some depth through a romantic interest. The pacing is balanced well with no hint of the dues ex machina elements that were occasionally found in the first series of books. The Kindle price is an unbelievable value. You won't be disappointed if you check out this series." |
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« Reply #22 on: December 18, 2011, 04:35:24 PM » |
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DEAD OF WINTER"...Edge of your seat action. Superb writing with great character development..." Vicki Drake, Reviewer
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« Reply #23 on: December 25, 2011, 12:56:53 PM » |
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Happy Holidays!
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Happy New Year!
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