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$50 #Giveaway Booked for Murder by R.J. Blain @RJ_Blain @XpressoTours Ends 8.19

August 10, 2020 By Mary



Booked for Murder
R.J. Blain
(Vigilante Magical Librarians #1)
Publication date: August 18th 2020
Genres: Adult, Urban Fantasy

Life as a bodyguard and driver for the rich, famous, and powerful is dangerous on a good day, and after sustaining a crippling injury while on duty, Janette’s left with few options. Having signed a ‘for life’ contract but unable to work, she uses her skills to disappear.

Her new life as a librarian suits her. Nobody cares she limps and sometimes requires a cane to walk. She’s wanted for her knowledge, not her lethal magic. She’s surrounded by books, a woman’s best friend.

But when her former employer’s best friend is murdered on the steps of her library, old loyalties and secrets might destroy her—or set her free.

Teaming up with her co-workers to find the killer might keep her from being booked for murder, but unless she’s careful, she’ll find out exactly how far her ex-boss will go to reclaim what is rightfully his.

Her. For life.

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EXCERPT:

Once upon a time, I had lived on the edge, but I’d fallen off somehow, emerging scarred and broken. Once upon a time, I’d lived in the ivory tower, looking down on the streets below in search of threats and fortune. I’d found both to a frightening degree. Once upon a time, I’d been the lethal shadow of a man who wanted to change the world to his liking.

I assumed he still did. Bradley Hampton wasn’t the kind to quit once he decided to do something.

A sports car roared by, and it surprised me to discover I missed my once upon a time.

The vehicle, a red Bugatti worth more than the idiot who drove it, darted through traffic. I scoffed at the driver’s inaccuracies, skirting too close to the lines for anyone’s comfort. Precision mattered when controlling a car at high speeds—or at any speed, really. A single tap of the brake could end lives or save them. The wrong turn of the wheel could result in a crash. Such a mistake, not on my part, had cost me my once upon a time, and a chill sliced through me at the memories the red vehicle revived.

Once upon a time, my job had been to drive one of those cars, protect the man I’d been sworn to for life, and rise above all others except for him.

Bradley Hampton wanted only the best and to be the best, and he’d expected more from me than anyone else.

My once upon a time had ended with the recklessness of another bodyguard who’d believed a few minutes of time might actually matter. My last conscious act had been to position my car so my precious passenger would walk away from the accident. Even as I’d hit the brakes and turned the wheel, I’d been aware I would pay for his life with mine.

I’d done so with pride.

I couldn’t remember any fear, only pride.

I couldn’t remember any pain, either. Trauma could do that to a person, erasing critical moments.

Taking the brunt of the accident, created by another bodyguard’s foolish pride, had cost a principal his life in addition to dumping me into a coma so deep and long I’d been transferred across the country to a specialty hospital and left for dead.

I gave my ex-boss credit; he’d taken the ‘for life’ portion of my contract seriously, and he’d refused to have my plug yanked. Others of his ilk would have without hesitation. It didn’t change anything for me, though. His instructions, should I awaken, had been brutal and simple enough.

He didn’t want to hear a damned word about me until I could return to duty.

In typical Bradley Hampton fashion, he’d believed I’d be returning to duty.

Author Bio:

RJ Blain suffers from a Moleskine journal obsession, a pen fixation, and a terrible tendency to pun without warning.

In her spare time, she daydreams about being a spy. Her contingency plan involves tying her best of enemies to spinning wheels and quoting James Bond villains until satisfied

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Comments

  1. Judy Thomas says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:32 am

    Love that cover artwork! It looks like a great book, thanks for sharing it.

  2. James Robert says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:44 am

    I appreciate getting to read about your book. With sisters and daughters who love to read, this helps so thank you.

  3. LeonieT says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:52 am

    Great cover!

  4. Nancy says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:10 am

    This certainly sounds like an unusual and unique book.

  5. Audrey Stewart says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:11 am

    I have really enjoyed Magical Romantic Comedies Book Series so much. I look forward to a new release.

  6. Sue MacKenzie says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:24 am

    This looks like an interesting read.

  7. Karen H says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:33 am

    Sounds like an exciting story. Love the cover too.

  8. Donna says

    August 10, 2020 at 5:01 am

    Janette sounds really interesting! I enjoyed reading the excerpt. Thanks for sharing!

  9. Carol Knudtson says

    August 10, 2020 at 5:51 am

    Congratulations on the book. Thanks for sharing.

  10. Deborah D says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:56 am

    Have a great day!

  11. Cathy French says

    August 10, 2020 at 7:28 am

    Love the color graphics on the cover.

  12. Dana Scott says

    August 10, 2020 at 9:41 am

    The cover is great, the colors are vibrant and pretty and the graphic really draws you in

  13. Christy Maurer says

    August 10, 2020 at 9:42 am

    I love books that center around BOOKS! This sounds like a great fantasy book.

  14. Jon Heil says

    August 10, 2020 at 9:45 am

    Looks cool and hope a killer

  15. shannon zeidan says

    August 10, 2020 at 9:47 am

    The cover really grabs my attention. Looking forward to reading this.

  16. Cali W. says

    August 10, 2020 at 10:23 am

    Great excerpt and giveaway. 🙂

  17. Christina moore says

    August 10, 2020 at 11:51 am

    Great cover and excerpt

  18. MARCY MEYER says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:00 pm

    The cover looks good. Love the coloring.

  19. Angela Saver says

    August 10, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    I love the cover and this sounds good!

  20. Piroska says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:15 pm

    It sounds like a fascinating book. Love the eye-catching cover!

  21. wendy hutton says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    a great cover, thanks

  22. Glenda M says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    Love the desciption!! It’s definitely going on my wish list!

  23. bn100 says

    August 10, 2020 at 11:17 pm

    cool

  24. Peggy Nunn says

    August 11, 2020 at 4:29 am

    I like the cover. The colors are great.

  25. Mahala says

    August 11, 2020 at 5:19 am

    A new series by a favorite author, R J never disappoints.

  26. molli taylor says

    August 11, 2020 at 7:49 am

    this looks like a great read!

  27. BookLady says

    August 11, 2020 at 8:29 am

    Congrats on the new release! The book sounds awesome. Great excerpt and cover. I look forward to reading this new series.

  28. Kim says

    August 11, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    I really like the cover. The book sounds good.

  29. Victoria Scott says

    August 11, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    I love the cover! Thanks for sharing!

  30. Jessica Iskey says

    August 11, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    🎉🎊 Congratulations on Your Upcoming Release!! 🎊🎉

    I can’t tell you how much I Love this Cover!!! 💘
    The colors are magnificent!
    And I want to be the 1st person to get a copy & read it!!

    Thank you so very much for the incredibly generous giveaway!!!❤❤❤

  31. Amy says

    August 12, 2020 at 6:13 am

    This cover is just fabulous!! The book sounds captivating as well!!

  32. Antoinette M says

    August 12, 2020 at 9:45 am

    I’d love to read. Sounds awesome!

  33. Angela Smith says

    August 12, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    sounds good..nice cover

  34. AuntySuzany says

    August 14, 2020 at 12:07 am

    Great covers! Thank you for sharing!

  35. shelly peterson says

    August 14, 2020 at 8:12 am

    I love the cover.

  36. Anna Bergman says

    August 17, 2020 at 11:20 am

    Sounds interesting.

  37. clynsg says

    August 17, 2020 at 11:26 am

    I am always interested in learning about new books to read.

  38. Terri Shaw says

    August 17, 2020 at 11:53 am

    This sounds like a great read.

  39. beth t. says

    August 17, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    Oh, this sounds so good! It also sounds like it would make a great tv series.

  40. Robyn Bellefleur says

    August 17, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    I really like the cover.

  41. Suzanne Greene says

    August 18, 2020 at 10:03 am

    I really like your cover!

  42. Juana Esparza says

    August 19, 2020 at 8:08 am

    I liked both the excerpt, and the beautiful book cover.

  43. Amber Terry says

    August 19, 2020 at 8:59 am

    I really love the cover for this one <3

  44. Brandon Sparks says

    August 19, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    I am looking forward to this read..

  45. Cindi Knowles says

    August 19, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    Good luck with your new release! I like the cover.

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