Ethan Cooke Security and
their bodyguard team return to action in Deceiving
Bella –
book eleven in Cate Beauman’s Bodyguards
of L.A. County
series.
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sabella
Colby has always yearned for normalcy. Now that she’s settled in
LA, she finally has it. Good friends, a pretty home, and her thriving
career as the Palisades’ top skincare specialist are a dream come
true. Bella is content until she meets her hunky new neighbor, but
her attraction to the blue-eyed cutie is the least of her worries
when contacting her long-lost father threatens to destroy her happy
life.
sabella
Colby has always yearned for normalcy. Now that she’s settled in
LA, she finally has it. Good friends, a pretty home, and her thriving
career as the Palisades’ top skincare specialist are a dream come
true. Bella is content until she meets her hunky new neighbor, but
her attraction to the blue-eyed cutie is the least of her worries
when contacting her long-lost father threatens to destroy her happy
life.
Reed McKinley is more than ready to forget the past. His seven-year
stint as an NYPD detective nearly got him killed. His wounds have
healed and he’s starting over as Ethan Cooke Security’s latest
recruit. With sixty-hour workweeks and little time to himself, the
last thing on his mind is a relationship. Then he bumps into the
gorgeous woman next door.
Reed and Bella become fast friends. Before long, Reed discovers that
Bella is keeping dangerous secrets. Bella may have the answers to
decades-old questions he’s been searching for. Reed will risk it
all to uncover the truth, but he soon realizes that the deeper he
digs, the direr the consequences.
1. What or who inspired you to start writing?
I often say that divinity has played a huge role in my writing career. I’m not one of those people who always knew they wanted to be a storyteller. The idea never even crossed my mind until six years ago when my family and I moved across country. After we got settled in, I accepted a new job that I truly hated. I was miserable, coming home in tears just about ever day. Eventually I resigned and had no idea what to do next. One night, I was lying in bed reading a Nora Roberts novel. I turned to my husband and told him I was going to write stories. I think he thought I’d lost my mind, but he supported my goals regardless. Two years after that, I launched the first three novels in my Bodyguards series. Eleven best selling novels and numerous awards later, I’ve never looked back.
2. How did you come up with ideas for your books?
I’m obsessed with crime television or any reading materials that allow me the opportunity to get inside the heads of the criminal element. I’ve always been fascinated with psychology. It’s so fun to try and figure out why people do the things they do. When I’m in need of story ideas, I often plunk myself on the couch and watch crime documentaries until something exciting catches my attention. The plot for Deceiving Bella came from a docuseries on the mob. After spending six hours entrenched in the mafia life, I knew I had the storyline for my next novel.
3. As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?
At this point, my goals are to continue writing the Bodyguards of L.A. County series, sprinkle in a few spinoffs, and add standalone titles to my repertoire. There are so many stories to share. I just have to find the time to tell them all!
4. Do you belong to a critique group? If so how does this help or hinder your writing?
When I first started my writing journey I was an active member of Critique Circle. I can honestly say that learning the art of critiquing and receiving honest, productive feedback was very beneficial. Providing advice to others sharpens a writer’s skills. Pondering someone else’s thoughts can make a writing piece stronger. I think one of the most valuable tools I learned on Critique Circle was learning what advice to take and what to leave behind. At the end of the day, a writer’s work must be true to the story they want to tell. Everyone has an opinion, but the creator’s voice/style/vision must be forefront.
5. Do you outline your books or just start writing?
I’m a Type A all the way, so there’s no story without an initial outline. I allow myself to adjust and make changes as each plot starts to unfold, but I can’t imagine trying to share a five hundred page adventure without my outline to keep me on track.
6. Do you have any hobbies and does the knowledge you've gained from these carry over into your characters or the plot of your books?
I love to try new things, but cooking and baking are something I’ve always enjoyed. Cool food ideas often find their way into the pages of my novels. In fact, Reed and Bella take a cooking class together in Deceiving Bella, which was incredibly fun to write.
7. Do you have an all time favorite book?
Yes! My all time favorite book is Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. I love the wisdom wrapped up in Dr. Seuss’s crazy rhymes. When I feel out of sorts, I open this book and remember that my mountain is waiting for me. It’s very inspiring.
8. Have you started your next project? If so, can you share a little bit about your book?
I’ve just started researching content for my next novel, Secrets Hidden In The Glass, which will be a standalone story. I love Ethan Cooke Security and his crew of sexy bodyguards, but this next novel is one I’ve wanted to share for a long time now. At this point, I’m still fiddling with the plot and exactly who my characters are going to be, so there’s not a whole lot to tell, but I’m excited to dive in and bring a whole new adventure to life.
9. Who is your favorite actor and actress?
This a tricky question. I don’t typically have favorites when it comes to actors/actresses, singers, etc. I find myself fascinated by the art of acting/singing and the individuals who are so talented at their crafts. I’m often awestruck by the idea of men and women standing in front of cameras, bringing stories to life that were simply words in a script. That’s a true gift, and I have nothing but respect for anyone who can do it.
10. What is your favorite reality show?
My family and I have been watching Gold Rush on Hulu. My husband and kids started watching the show, and I got sucked in. It’s fun to see if the gold miners will make their season goals. Plus, the Alaska scenery is truly breathtaking.
About
the author:
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nternational
bestselling author Cate Beauman is known for her full-length,
action-packed romantic suspense series, The
Bodyguards of L.A. County.
Her novels have been nominated for the National Excellence in Romance
Fiction Award, National Indie Excellence Award, Golden Quill Award,
Writers Touch Award, and have been named Readers Favorite Five Star
books. In 2015, JUSTICE FOR ABBY was selected as the Readers'
Favorite International Book Award Gold Medalist, while SAVING SOPHIE
took the Silver Medal. SAVING SOPHIE was also selected as the 2015
Readers Crown Award winner for Romantic Suspense and FALLING FOR
SARAH received the silver medal for the 2014 Readers' Favorite
Awards.
nternational
bestselling author Cate Beauman is known for her full-length,
action-packed romantic suspense series, The
Bodyguards of L.A. County.
Her novels have been nominated for the National Excellence in Romance
Fiction Award, National Indie Excellence Award, Golden Quill Award,
Writers Touch Award, and have been named Readers Favorite Five Star
books. In 2015, JUSTICE FOR ABBY was selected as the Readers'
Favorite International Book Award Gold Medalist, while SAVING SOPHIE
took the Silver Medal. SAVING SOPHIE was also selected as the 2015
Readers Crown Award winner for Romantic Suspense and FALLING FOR
SARAH received the silver medal for the 2014 Readers' Favorite
Awards.
Cate
makes her home in North Carolina with her husband, two boys, and
their St. Bernards, Bear and Jack. Currently Cate is working on her
twelfth full length romantic suspense novel.
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