The most unsettled of the “no-account Raines boys,” Devlin Raines has long been protecting his heart from injury. But his latest case—and client—forces him to lay everything on the line…
At thirty-two Dev is “mostly retired” from Raines Investigations, content to run operations from his sprawling Arizona home. But Dev has never been able to say no to a beautiful woman, so when Lark Delaney comes to him for help, the former U.S. Army Ranger from Wind Canyon gets back in the game.
Lark is sexy, successful and dedicated to tracking down the baby girl her sister gave up for adoption. It should be a straightforward case, but it’s not long before Dev uncovers a shady adoption ring and worse—the child’s parents have been murdered and the little girl has been taken.
As the case grows dangerous and Lark needs him more than ever, Dev can’t ignore his growing attraction for her. He also can’t trust his judgment with women or the emotions he’s long since buried. But there’s a chance, if he gets this right and saves Lark’s niece, that he’ll end up saving himself, too.
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Twenty five years ago when I first started writing, my goal was to become a successful author. I wanted to be able to quit my real estate job and write full time. Fortunately, with my husband still working, I was able to make that happen fairly quickly.
Still, when I finally I sold my first book after months of trying and numerous rejections, I earned the whopping sum of four thousand dollars–not much money for a year and a half of working ten hours a day! But I never lost faith. I thought, “I can do this. I know I can.”
I think one of the toughest things about being an author is continuing to believe in yourself. Insecurities swamp you. Is this book any good? Is this book as good as the last one? Will my readers like it? Will the publisher renew my contract?
After twenty five years, those questions remain. It’s only sheer force of will that keeps a writer pounding the keyboard, sheer determination that keeps an author from quitting.
So when I hit the New York Times printed list (as opposed to the extended list, which I had been on a number of times), it was the kind of validation that keeps a writer going.
Someone must like these books, I thought. Ohmygod, it’s really selling! It was a thrill to get that phone call–a notification that usually comes late on a Wednesday night. That Wednesday, I didn’t get any call so I figured any chance I had was past.
Then early Thursday morning, my agent phoned. “AGAINST THE FIRE made the list! You’re on the New York Times!”
It’s a real moment for an author, the thrill of a lifetime. I had made the Times list last year for RULES BRIDE, one of my Victorian Historicals, but this was different.
My heart is in these books, AGAINST THE WIND, AGAINST THE FIRE, AGAINST THE LAW. Not only did I love the brothers, Jackson, Gabe, and Devlin, but I loved the ladies who snared these hunky men.
When I finished AGAINST THE LAW, I didn’t want to let go.
Couldn’t.
So I didn’t.
In Dev and Lark’s story, AGAINST THE LAW, three of Dev’s friends show up to help him rescue Lark’s missing four-year-old niece. Trace, Johnnie, and Jake were such amazing guys I knew I had to tell their stories.
Fortunately, Mira agreed, and in November, AGAINST THE STORM, Trace Rawlin’s story, is scheduled to hit the bookshelves.
I’m hoping by the time readers finish the Raines Brothers Trilogy, they’ll be wanting more of the yummy AGAINST men and their sexy ladies, and that they’ll be watching for AGAINST THE STORM.
Until then if you haven’t read AGAINST THE LAW, I hope you’ll look for it. And don’t forget AGAINST THE WIND and AGAINST THE FIRE, the first two books in the trilogy.
Until then, happy reading and all best wishes, Kat
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For a chance to win AGAINST THE LAW, just leave a comment below. Good luck!
I would love to read the book, it sounds really good.
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Hi, Kat – books sounds great, would love to read it.
Happy Thursday!
oh wow, thanks so much for sharing – the book sounds fantastic and I just ordered book #1!!
wish you all the best, Ina
Congratulations, Kat! What an awesome achievement for your book! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks!
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I am a follower and email subscriber. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read the book. Tore923@aol.com
HI Kat
I just finished Against The Law last night & I didn’t want to leave these people either.
It was “hot with a plot” LOL. I adored Chrissy. Such a strongly written young character. I loved the guys that will be in the next trilogy. I can’t wait. These 3 books will definitely remain on my keeper shelf.
Good for you for pursuing you dream! It takes guts to stick with it, especially when theres little income coming in! Congrats on your success!
These books sound great, and I’m sure the next three will be just as successful. Thanks for the giveaway.
Best wishes with this book. Thanks for chance to win a copy.
I have the first one on my tbr pile.
I have read lots of Kat Martin’s books and loved them! I have this series on my wish list to get! Thanks for sharing with us!
Congratulations Kat. I love your books. 🙂
Congrats on making the bestseller list. The book sounds great.
Major congrats! Wishing you continued success! 😀
Congrats on the series, Kat. It’s already on my TBR list. Thanks for sharing with us.
I’ve only read Kat Martin’s historicals so far and loved them. I ‘d love to give her romantic suspense novels a try!
sounds good!
Congrats on the nyt best-seller list!! You really deserve to be there.. I absolutely adore your books, I’ve been a big fan for years. I’d love to win this one, I’ve got the first two, just waiting on this one, so I can read them all at once!
Hi Kat I would love to read this series. I have been hearing so much about these books and I love any type of western. I love your books and I will be looking for this series, I just don’t have a book store near where I live so usually have to order my books if Walmart don’t have them.
Sounds great! Look forward to reading it.
Hi, please pull me from this drawing. I forgot I have the book coming to me from elsewhere. Let someone else have a chance.
Have read the first two books in this trilogy and can’t wait to get my hands on Against The Law!
This is a series a must start reading; it sounds great.
Sounds good!
I cant wait to read this book I loved 1&2 so I am ready for 3.
have a good one Ann/alba
Ohmygosh! I didn’t get on this morning…I’ve been blogging so much that I missed that I was supposed to here today unitl I rechecked just now! What wonderful comments! I’ve been on your site before and met some of the readers. You all seem so open to reading new things.
These books have been amazing for me. I have sooo loved writing them.
I hope you all enjoy them and will look for the new ones. very best, Kat
Congrats! I would love to win a copy.
This book sounds like one I’d love to read!
chey127 at hotmail dot com
Congrats on hitting the NYT Bestsellers list, Kat. I loved Jackson’s story and can’t wait to read Gabe and Dev’s.
Mariee–hope you win!
Chey–hope you like the book!
Cyclops 8 thanks for the congrats! it took a lot of hard work to get there. now the trick is to STAY there. kat
congrats!!! The New York Time’s list. I can’t wait to read one of your books. It sounds like I would enjoy it.
Sounds great. Going to have to pick these up. Thanks for sharing!
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Congrats on a great achievement!
you are a new for me author. i would really like to read one of your works 🙂
The series sounds great! I can’t wait to read them!
Congrats Kat!! Your a new author for me and I’m so glad I came across this post. I love to find new authors and sometimes it’s a little overwhelming and where to go and what book to pick up and you just pointed me in the right direction. I love a series that’s centered around a family and each get’s their own book. These books not only look amazing, but I can’t wait to get my hands on them, I know what I’ll be looking for on my next trip to the store 🙂
Always enjoy your books Kat, sexy cowboy brothers are always appealing!