The Week Ahead with Monica Burns (with giveaway)

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Michelle Diener

We are thrilled to have historical romance and UF writer Monica Burns join us this Thursday, 24th June.

An award-winning author of erotic romance, Monica Burns penned her first short romance story at the age of nine when she selected the pseudonym she uses today. From the days when she hid her stories from her sisters to her first completed full-length manuscript, she always believed in her dream despite rejections and setbacks. A workaholic wife and mother, Monica believes it’s possible for the good guy to win if they work hard enough.

Monica will give one of her books to a lucky commenter, so don’t miss it.

Monica’s new Urban Fantasy novel is out this month. Here is the blurb:

Assassin’s Honor by Monica Burns
Book 1 in The Order of the Sicari series
Berkley Sensation
ISBN – 978-0-425-23416-7
Coming June 2010

Archeologist Emma Zale sees the past when she touches ancient relics. It’s how she uncovered evidence of an ancient order of assassins—the Sicari. When a sinfully dark stranger shows up on her Chicago doorstep demanding an ancient artifact she doesn’t have, he drags her into a world where telekinesis and empaths are the norm. Now someone wants her dead, and her only hope of survival is an assassin who’s every bit as dangerous to her body as he is to her heart.

Ares DeLuca comes from an ancient Roman bloodline of telekinetic assassins. A Sicari, he’s honor bound to kill only in the name of justice. But when the woman he loved was murdered, Ares broke the Sicari code and used his sword for revenge. Love cost him dearly once before, and he’s not willing to pay the price again. At least not until hot, sweet, delectable Emma walked into his life. Not only does she hold the key to a valuable Sicari relic, she might just hold the key to his heart.

About Michelle Diener

Michelle Diener writes historical fiction for Gallery Books. Her debut novel, IN A TREACHEROUS COURT, released in August, 2011, is set in the court of Henry VIII. It features the real historical figures of illuminator and painter, Susanna Horenbout, and Henry's Keeper of the Palace of Westminster and Yeoman of the King's Robes, John Parker. A second book, also featuring Susanna and Parker, THE KEEPER OF THE KING'S SECRETS, is set for an April 3rd, 2012 release.
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6 Responses to The Week Ahead with Monica Burns (with giveaway)

  1. Tracey Devlyn says:
    June 20, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    Hi Michelle and Monica,

    Thanks for the sneak peek into Assassin’s Honor. Sounds awesome. I wanted to be an archaeologist at one time and I live near Chicago, so this story is right up my alley!!

    I wish you many sales!

    Tracey

  2. Monica Burns says:
    June 20, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Hi Tracy, I think you’re incredibly lucky to be living near the Windy City. It’s my second fav city in the world. NYC must rank first because it’s older. *grin*

  3. Tracey Devlyn says:
    June 20, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    LOL – I’ve never been to NYC, but I’ll get my chance next summer when I go to the RWA conference.

  4. Monica Burns says:
    June 20, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    Nothing finer about NYC in the summer, except for the antique sewer system. LOL

  5. Mariska says:
    June 20, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    I’ve been wanting to read Assassin’s Honor since it’s first review. I’m intrigued by your book :)

  6. Michelle Diener says:
    June 21, 2010 at 5:44 am

    ‘See’ you on Thursday, then, Tracey and Mariska :) .