But of course, now I’m “just” a writer, no longer an official part of a team. Reading the accounts of what was going on with the various teams in Haiti and most especially what Doctors Without Borders (my favorite charity) were doing, gave me the urge to try to get down there to help.

Which I can’t–not only is it a foolhardy thing to do, one where the volunteer, no matter how good their intentions are can do more harm than good, tying up valuable resources; but I also have obligations that I can’t fail in. If it was just me, I’d ring up my old buddies and try to cage a seat on the C-130 with them, but I have to think about the others depending on me.

But it’s not in my nature to sit back and watch from the sidelines, so I’ve begun a new program called:

BUY A BOOK, MAKE A DIFFERENCE

In order to support their continuing good work, I will be donating the royalties from the sales of four of my Kindle titles from now until February 29, 2010 to Doctors Without Borders.

The titles, all romantic suspense novels, are: NERVES OF STEEL, BORROWED TIME, CHASING SHADOWS, and LOST IN SHADOWS.

Here’s more info:

“A perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown

Dr. Cassandra Hart is fighting a war. And losing.

A deadly drug epidemic, a killer stalking her hospital…meet the ER doctor who never gives up. Cassie’s Pittsburgh ER has been deluged by patients who have overdosed on a new drug, FX. After Cassie discovers that the source of the FX is her own hospital, her best friend is killed, and Cassie’s life is threatened. She is forced to place her trust in Detective Mickey Drake.

Drake’s irascible charm eventually penetrates the barriers Cassie has built around herself, and their relationship progresses from professional to passionate. After Cassie discovers the truth behind the thefts, she and Drake must confront a killer. In the end, their only weapons are their newfound love and the courage that it gives them. Written by a pediatric ER physician, NERVES OF STEEL combines gritty realism with the adrenalin rush of the ER.

AMAZON Kindle
$3.99

National Bestseller CJ Lyons has been praised as a “master of the genre” (Pittsburgh Magazine) for her “breathtakingly fast-paced” (Publishers Weekly)romantic medical thrillers. Pittsburgh Police Officer Kate O’Hern is on the trail of a killer targeting cops. Only problem, he’s already killed her once… Trauma surgeon Joshua Lightner saved Kate’s life, only to have her awaken suffering from an unexpected side effect: visons of other people’s deaths. As a doctor, he refuses to believe in “psychic mumbo-jumbo” but as a man, he can’t deny his feelings for Kate. When the killer targets them both, are they living on BORROWED TIME?

AMAZON Kindle
$1.99

Going undercover is easy for Chase Westin–until a Christmas Eve mission takes him back to his hometown and face to face with his estranged brother. When KC, an undercover FBI agent, flies into Chase’s life with her purple, punk-rock hair, Hollywood-hype leather and chains, and Doc Martens, Chase realizes that falling in love is more dangerous than catching bullets.

AMAZON Kindle
$2.99

A West Virginia mountain, the middle of a blizzard, killers on his trail…no place for a city boy like Lucky Cavanaugh, an ATF explosives specialist. Out-manned, out-gunned and shot, he takes Forest Service Wildlife Biologist Vinnie Ryan hostage until he convinces her that he’s one of the good guys.

Vinnie heals not only his injuries but also his broken heart. But when they uncover a terrorist plot, Lucky is forced to choose between duty and passion, risking the life of the woman he loves in order to save the lives of thousands.

AMAZON Kindle
$2.99

If you don’t like romantic suspense, you can still make a difference! Make a donation to a worthy cause of your choice and pass this offer on to your friends and family. Here’s the direct link to Doctors Without Borders: http://doctorswithoutborders.org/

Thanks for reading!

CJ

NERVES OF STEEL

“A perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown

Dr. Cassandra Hart is fighting a war. And losing.

A deadly drug epidemic, a killer stalking her hospital…meet the ER doctor who never gives up. Cassie’s Pittsburgh ER has been deluged by patients who have overdosed on a new drug, FX. After Cassie discovers that the source of the FX is her own hospital, her best friend is killed, and Cassie’s life is threatened. She is forced to place her trust in Detective Mickey Drake.

Drake’s irascible charm eventually penetrates the barriers Cassie has built around herself, and their relationship progresses from professional to passionate. After Cassie discovers the truth behind the thefts, she and Drake must confront a killer. In the end, their only weapons are their newfound love and the courage that it gives them. Written by a pediatric ER physician, NERVES OF STEEL combines gritty realism with the adrenalin rush of the ER.

e-Book
SMASHWORDS
AMAZON Kindle
$4.99

Print version: 399 pages
$13.99 trade paperback

BORROWED TIME

National Bestseller CJ Lyons has been praised as a “master of the genre” (Pittsburgh Magazine) for her “breathtakingly fast-paced” (Publishers Weekly)romantic medical thrillers. Pittsburgh Police Officer Kate O’Hern is on the trail of a killer targeting cops. Only problem, he’s already killed her once… Trauma surgeon Joshua Lightner saved Kate’s life, only to have her awaken suffering from an unexpected side effect: visons of other people’s deaths. As a doctor, he refuses to believe in “psychic mumbo-jumbo” but as a man, he can’t deny his feelings for Kate. When the killer targets them both, are they living on BORROWED TIME?

e-Book
SMASHWORDS
AMAZON Kindle
$3.99

Print version:
$12.95
279 pages, trade paperback

CHASING SHADOWS: Shadow Ops Book #1

Going undercover is easy for Chase Westin–until a Christmas Eve mission takes him back to his hometown and face to face with his estranged brother. When KC, an undercover FBI agent, flies into Chase’s life with her purple, punk-rock hair, Hollywood-hype leather and chains, and Doc Martens, Chase realizes that falling in love is more dangerous than catching bullets.

e-Book
SMASHWORDS
AMAZON Kindle
$3.99

Print version:
$11.99
282 pages, trade paperback

LOST IN SHADOWS: Shadow Ops Book #2

A West Virginia mountain, the middle of a blizzard, killers on his trail…no place for a city boy like Lucky Cavanaugh, an ATF explosives specialist. Out-manned, out-gunned and shot, he takes Forest Service Wildlife Biologist Vinnie Ryan hostage until he convinces her that he’s one of the good guys.

Vinnie heals not only his injuries but also his broken heart. But when they uncover a terrorist plot, Lucky is forced to choose between duty and passion, risking the life of the woman he loves in order to save the lives of thousands.

e-book:
SMASHWORDS
AMAZON Kindle
$3.99

Print version:
$11.99
266 pages, trade paperback

Click here to read Toxicity, a short story by CJ Lyons.

Enjoy!

CJ

Here we go, the reviews for URGENT CARE are starting to come in!

“Adrenalin pumping.” ~5 stars, The Mystery Gazette

“…Vivid characters and an overlying air of menace.” ~ 4 Stars, RT Book Reviews

“Kept me guessing on the edge of my seat.” ~4.5 out of 5, Errant Dreams

“Riveting.” ~Publishers Weekly Beyond Her Book

If you see a review (or write one) be sure to send me the link.

Thanks for reading!

CJ

Here’s the info:

Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is proud to present

GREAT READS–GUARANTEED

We are so confident that you will love this book that we are offering a 100% money-back guarantee!

If you are not 100% satisfied with this publication, Penguin Group (USA) Inc. will refund your money!

Simply return the book before January 3, 2010 for a full refund.

Look for further details in the back of URGENT CARE.

]]> http://cjlyons.net/2009/10/urgent-care-a-guaranteed-great-read/feed/ 1 http://cjlyons.net/2009/10/cjs-query-contest/ http://cjlyons.net/2009/10/cjs-query-contest/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:32:21 +0000 CJ http://cjlyons.net/?p=407 In honor of the upcoming release of URGENT CARE, I’m hosting a contest where one lucky person will WIN a critique of your query package by Barbara Poelle of the Irene Goodman Agency!

PRIZE: one lucky commenter will win a critique of your query letter, two page synopsis, and first three chapters from Barbara Poelle of the Irene Goodman Agency.

HOW TO ENTER: leave a comment below, including your name, email address, and a short blurb of your project. If you want to say something nice about my books, that’s fine as well, but the winner will be determined by a random drawing.

RULES: Odds of winning depend on the number of entries. Entries must be posted prior to midnight EST on November 8. The winner will be announced on November 9 and contacted via email by CJ and Barbara Poelle.

Good Luck!
CJ

Wow! Pretty eye catching, isn’t it?

Let me know what you think!
CJ

Here’s the complete list in Mainstream Mystery/Suspense–some really, really great authors and books there!

The Matters at Mansfield (or the Crawford Affair) by Carrie Bebris
Tempting Evil by Allison Brennan
No One Lives Forever by Jordan Dane
Boneyard by Michelle Gagnon
Lifelines by CJ Lyons
The Tenth Case by Joseph Teller

It’s an honor to be included in such esteemed company!!!

For a complete look at all the categories, go to www.rwamysterysuspense.org

And thanks to all the Daphne judges and contest coordinators for the wonderful work you do!