Thanks so much, Danielle, for having me here today, the next stop on my
GRL blog tour. I’m Jamie Lynn Miller and I’d like to talk about my book
Out of the Shadows and my inspiration for writing it.
My tagline says it all: “Men in uniform…and out”. Give me a cop, a
fireman or a paramedic and I’ll write a story about them.
I’ve been interested in law enforcement since I was a kid and had
aspirations of joining the FBI after college. But that’s another story
for another time. Instead, over the past many years I’ve taken six
different citizen police and fire academy classes, spanning over 72
weeks in total.
I’ve gone on ride-a-longs with the police department and fire
department. I’ve been inside a live burn tower. I received the marksman
award on the firing range. I worked with the SWAT team. I sketched a
crime scene and collected fingerprints and other evidence. I learned how
to find my way blind in the dark in a smoke filled room wearing an
oxygen tank and mask and full turnout gear. I learned self-defense moves
the police use to subdue suspects. I used the Jaws of Life to pry a door
off a car and used an axe to break out a windshield.
And during all this, I took notes. Lots and lots of notes. Notebooks
full. Because I knew someday I was going to write a story. Or four. 🙂
Then two things came together that gave me the inspiration for Out of
the Shadows – I spent time working with two separate K-9 units and I
attended a lecture on domestic violence. Being a pet lover I was
instantly drawn to the K-9 teams and I was fascinated with how they
worked and how they trained and the bond between human officer and
canine officer. Part of the lecture on domestic violence and how the
police handle such cases was the fact that men are abused, too, but it’s
hardly ever reported. That just really stuck with me and I began to
wonder how to write a story about a man who found himself in an abusive
relationship and how he would find the strength and courage to leave.
Then suddenly a handsome K-9 officer worked his way in and Out of the
Shadows was born.
So here it is, the story of Shane and Tyler and how they found their
Hollywood happy ending. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed
writing it.
BLURB:
For K-9 Officer Shane Walker, transferring from the Tulsa police
department to the elite L.A.P.D. was a dream come true. He nearly
forgets he’s in Hollywood until he responds to a 911 call that brings
him to the home of actor Tyler Donovan.
It appears that Tyler has
it all – a career that’s on fire and a loving, long-term relationship
with his partner, Alex. But then Shane uncovers the truth that Tyler had
been trying to hide, and the illusion comes crashing down.
Can
Shane help Tyler break free of a life he’s convinced he deserves before
it’s too late, and in the process help them both find love?
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Shane arrived at Tyler’s house hours later, after being reamed out by
Nick, still no less furious with the other man. He could’ve called, like
Tyler asked, but what he had to say needed to be said
face-to-face.
Tyler must’ve heard his truck pull up, for he was
standing with the front door open as Shane walked up the steps. He
brushed by Tyler and stood in the living room, hands on his hips.
“Shane – ”
“What were you thinking?!” Shane yelled, cutting Tyler off.
“I wasn’t!” Tyler yelled back, fire in his blue eyes. “I just reacted!
You needed help!”
“That’s why I’ve got Chase!”
“He’s not a human, Shane!” Tyler countered. “You needed another
pair of hands! I couldn’t just sit there and watch you wrestle with
him!”
Shane took a step toward Tyler, his body vibrating with anger and
suppressed fear. “He had a gun, Tyler! What if he’d have had it on him
and turned around and started shooting? What if he would’ve shot you? I
can’t -” his voice broke and he felt himself start to shake. “I can’t
lose you!” He swallowed thickly around the lump in his throat, taking
another step toward Tyler as the other man did the same. They met
halfway and Shane crushed his mouth to Tyler’s, pouring out his fear and
love in the demanding kiss.
Things started escalating in the blink of an eye. Tyler’s arms
wound around Shane, holding tightly, hands gripping Shane’s t-shirt,
trying to get their bodies even closer together. One of Shane’s hands
cupped the back of Tyler’s head while the other went around his waist.
Shane was still shaking, the fear being replaced by desire and
anticipation now, like everything was about to change.
Tyler must’ve felt it too, his mouth demanding against Shane’s, his
tongue sliding hard against Shane’s own. This was by far the most
aggressive, passionate kiss they’d ever shared, Shane’s head dizzy with
it as their mouths crashed together again and again.
“Ty…” Shane whined into the kiss, pleading. “Need you…”
About the Author:
Jamie Lynn Miller has been writing fiction since childhood and decided to take the plunge and go pro in 2008, finding to her amazement that people truly enjoyed her love stories. She’s a romantic at heart, and her tales reflect the desire we all have to find “the one,” persevering through trials and heartache for that happy ending.
Jamie has a degree in fine arts and has spent the last twenty years working as a graphic designer, though she’d much rather be writing. She was born in Chicago and still lives there today with her husband and their two furry, four-footed children, er… cats.
If she’s not brainstorming story ideas, you can find Jamie at a sci-fi convention, in front of a furnace doing glass blowing, or on a mat twisted into a yoga pose.
Author Links:
Jamie Lynn Miller
jamielynnmiller@live.com
http://www.jamielynnm.wordpress.com
http://www.facebook.com/jamielynn.miller.3
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Chase…… thanks for the chance
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“Chase” please count me in for the giveaway………..thank you
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Shane’s non-human partner is Chase, a dog in the K9 unit of the LAPD. Thanks for the insight into all the research that you’ve done. It’s really fascinating and amazing that you got to do all of that.
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Hi Jamie, great post and thanks for sharing how you researched and came up with the idea for this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Shane’s non-human partner is Chase 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway. I love her books. I look forward to more from Jamie!
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Shane’s non-human partner is Chase! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Congratulations! You’re my winner of the $10.00 Amazon gift card! I’ll be emailing it to you shortly!
Thanks so much! Can’t wait to read Out of the Shadows!!!!
Chase is Shane’s non-human partner.
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His K-9 dog Chase – loved the excerpt and men in uniform – throw a pet in and I’m there – thanks for a shot at winning this book.
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Shane’s non human partner is his K9 dog partner Chase . Thank you for a chance to win a gift card – email (slholland 30 (at) outlook (dot) com)
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It’s Chase. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Non-human partner – Chase. I love men in uniform, especially a police or fire uniform. I guess I’m not the only one. 🙂 Thanks for such a great giveaway.
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Chase
please count me in
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Chase. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Chase. Loved the excerpt. Thanks! 🙂
I couldn’t seem to find this book on Amazon using the link shown above. Will it be available at Amazon?
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It should have already been listed on Amazon and they’re giving me the runaround as to why it’s still not there. I’m hoping it will be there in the next week.
Chase! Thank you for the giveaway!
Sorry accidentally clicked submit before I entered my email, lol.
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Chase.. Really excited for this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Chase is his K9 partner! Thanks for the giveaway.
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Chase is his partner. Thanks for the giveaway.
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That would be Chase from the K9 unit…the story sounds great!
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His partner is Chase. Thanks for the giveaway.
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His dog Chase. I can’t wait to read this one!
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