Whew!! July is turning out to be one hot month, and I’m not just referring to the thermostat here in Boston, which reached a scorching 102 degrees this week! I’m talking about the Blaze anthology, BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY, which is on bookstore shelves right now. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be part of this anthology, alongside two amazing authors, Jill Shalvis and Rhonda Nelson.

I loved writing the novella, Packing Heat, which tells the story of Marine sniper, Matt Talbot. After twelve years of service, he’s ready to hang up his weapon, return home, and really get to know Megan O’Connell, the pretty schoolteacher he’s been corresponding with for the past six months. But fate has other plans for the hunky soldier. When he’s hailed as a hero for his combat actions, he finds his newfound status really gets in the way of his budding romance with Megan.

One of the things that made writing this novella so special for me, is that it’s based on a true story, and my thanks go out to the real-life hero for sharing his experiences with me. BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY is the perfect book to bring along on your next trip to the beach, or your next vacation, or to just curl up with on a sunny afternoon. But be sure to bring along plenty of cool beverages, because these stories are smokin’ hot!

Don’t miss my September book, HOT-BLOODED, which is the first book in the It Takes a Hero mini-series. If you like gorgeous men in—and out—of uniform, then I guarantee you’ll love this story.

Post a comment and use the word “hot,” and I’ll select two random winners to receive a copy of BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY. Thanks for stopping by!