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I sold to Steeple Hill!

Captain's Log, Supplemental

Remember that romantic suspense proposal I blogged about earlier? Well, it just sold to Steeple Hill’s Love Inspired Suspense line!

I am so jazzed! I am beyond jazzed!

The story’s working title is Sinister Spa The story's title is Deadly Intent and here’s a blurb (but it’s probably not what will appear on the back of the book):

Massage therapist Naomi Grant could use a massage herself.

With her father at home recovering from a stroke, Naomi is put in charge of the family’s elite day spa in Sonoma county. The new responsibilities sit awkwardly on her shoulders, and things only get worse when handsome Dr. Devon Knightley breezes into the spa, demanding to see one of the female clients.

And the woman is found dead in Naomi’s massage room.

Suddenly, Naomi is a suspect and her family’s spa is shut down. How could God let this awful thing happen?

Devon only needed to see his ex-wife about a family necklace she still hadn’t returned, but when she dies and it’s discovered that her necklace—his family’s necklace—has been stolen, he’s the prime suspect.

Naomi and her family’s calm faith in this situation baffles him, but he’s more than willing to pair with the vivacious massage therapist to try to prove they’re both innocent.

However, the real murderer is still in Sonoma ... and their work isn’t done yet.

Note: The hero's name was changed from Ben to Devon, in case you were wondering.

Comments

Cecelia Dowdy said…
Like, wow!!! Sounds intriguing! I look forward to reading this! Mega congrats on your sale to Steeple Hill!
Unknown said…
Congrats, Camy! Can't wait till it comes out!
Camy:

Congratulations, Gentle Sensei. Just goes to show you can't hold a good writer down. You are the bomb!

Continued success to you, and may you sell millions of copies.

Also, can't wait to read your third book in the Sushi Series as well.

Blessings!
Chas.
Pattie said…
I'm so proud of you!!!
Congrats! Can't wait to read it!
Fedora said…
How fantastic!! Congrats! And can't wait to hear more!

(Are you going to RWA, btw?)
Hi Camy -

Congratulations! I'm so excited for you.

Blessings,
Susan
Lara said…
Way to go! I can see why they'd want it.

Congratulations!
Tina said…
Wow, congratulations! :D
Homemom3 said…
Congratulations! Such great news!
Angie said…
Congratulations!!!

I love the Love Inspired Suspense line of books. Can't wait to read yours! :)
Anonymous said…
Way to go, Camy! I can't wait to read it.
PatriciaW said…
Oooh! Jumping up and down!

Congratulations. It sounds like a great story. Can't wait to read it.
Cherie J said…
Ooh! Sounds great! Congratulations Camy!
Gracie said…
Congratulations, Camy! Can't wait till it hits the shelves!
Melody said…
Your story sounds interesting. I'm so happy for you. I want to read this book.
Maureen said…
Congratulations on your sale!
Unknown said…
Congrats! I picked up Only Uni yesterday, can't wait to read it!
Anonymous said…
WOO HOOO!!! Congratulations!! The book sounds great and I can't wait to read it!! How awesome for you!! yee hah!
Brittanie said…
YEAH! I can't wait to read it. It looks very interesting. :)
Ausjenny said…
congrats thats wonderful news. I'm so happy for you
Helen Bratko said…
Yay!! Congrats ((Camy)) I believe this is an answer to prayer. Yahoo!
Camy Tang said…
Thanks, everyone! And thanks for the prayers, too!
Camy
Anonymous said…
Sounds great.......congratulations!
Stacey said…
Congratulations, Camy! I can't wait to read it!!!
Sheryl said…
Congratulations Camy! The book sounds great. I'll look forward to reading it when it's released.

Blessings,
Sheryl
Anonymous said…
Camy, congrats. I can't wait to read it. Now the important question. Where can we get it when it comes out?

bev
Camy Tang said…
Thanks, Bev!

You'll be able to get it on Amazon (you can preorder it too) and it should be in most Christian bookstores and Barnes and Noble and Borders. I'll also let people know on my newsletter when it's available.

Camy
Lynda Lee Schab said…
Congrats, Camy! You are such an inspiration. I am currently writing a Mom-lit series but after that I have a couple great ideas for mysteries/suspense novels. It's cool to see you on that same road. Of course, you're way ahead of me in the fast lane. Can't wait to read this one! Sounds way awesome!
Unknown said…
WOO HOO, Camy. Welcome to the group! :D
blueberry pie said…
I am reading it this very moment. I can't put it down.. :)
Camy Tang said…
That is so cool! Thanks for telling me. That just made my day!
Camy

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