I hope that this blog will be informative for those of you who have enjoyed my books or hope to do so in the future. For those who aren’t familiar with the Sin Series novels, let me say that this is not a religious blog site so don’t be fooled by the name. I write romantic suspense novels and they are not Christian fiction. If that’s what you’re looking for this is not the blog for you.
Since the introduction of the characters Nedra Davis and Sinclair Reasoner in my first novel, Sin, it seems that the lives of the do-good preacher and her bad boy lover have struck a chord with readers. That being the case, I make certain that characters from each of my novels weave in and out of each other’s stories. Hopefully, this blog will help sort out the intricacies involved in the various connected storylines that follow the red hot Reasoners, their friends and family.
On this blog I will be announcing new book releases, giving sneak previews of upcoming novels. I’ll also hold contests, have book giveaways, and answer questions about the storylines and characters in my novels. By the way, one of the main questions that I’m asked by readers is why do my romance suspense book titles start with the letter S? Well, the word success starts with that letter and I’ll be using it until I can’t think of any more titles. So I want to thank readers of the Sin Series for helping to make the books live up to that word, and as long as you want to read the stories that I write I’ll keep cranking them out.
Meanwhile, Sweet Sacrifice, the second book in the Sin Series has been re-released in eBook format. It can be purchased for Kindle, Nook, Apple iPad as well as for online reading. Paperbacks are available at Amazon.com and on my website at www.crystalrhodes.com. Read the blurbs and tidbits about this and my other books below, as well as information about upcoming releases.
SWEET SACRIFICE
Tidbit #1: Sweet Sacrifice is available for purchase in eBook format. Clink on this link, http://smashwords.com/b/146760 or go to the Sweet Sacrifice book cover to your right at the bottom of the page to purchase. In Sweet Sacrifice, Brandon Plaine is introduced as Sinclair Reasoner’s best friend.
Tidbit #2: Brandon and Sash appear in most of the Sin Series storylines, and make an appearance in Small Sensations. Brandon and Sash play an important part in my upcoming book release, Secrets.
UPCOMING RELEASES
SECRETS
This summer the novel, Secrets will make its debut. Once again Nedra Davis and Sinclair Reasoner will be the main characters in this romance suspense novel. Here’s a sneak preview ofI’ll give sneak peeks on this one over the next couple of weeks. Here’s a blurb:
After a devastating loss, Nedra Davis-Reasoner knows that she can depend on the love and support of her husband, Sinclair. Unfortunately, he falls short. Obsessed with uncovering the puzzle behind a secret that he has uncovered, he ignores his wife’s needs as he attempts to assuage his own. For comfort Nedra turns to renowned spiritual guru, Adam Casey, a man with deep, dark secrets of his own as well as an agenda. He plans to make Nedra his and he won’t let the fact that she has a husband stand in his way, even if it means that he must eliminate Sinclair—permanently.
As the relationship between Nedra and Adam evolves and the tension between Sinclair and his wife escalate, secrets are revealed that can heal and that can kill. The key to the survival of both the Reasoner’s marriage and both of their lives is recognizing the difference.
STRANGERS
Later this year the next book scheduled for release is titled Strangers and the two books will definitely be connected. I’ll fill readers in on this storyline in the near future.
STILLWATERS SERIES
Next year look for the first novel in the new Stillwater Series to make its debut. If you’ve read my novel by the same name you’ll be familiar with Nedra Davis’ fabulous extended family. There are quite a few members of the Stillwaters clan and each one of them has a story.
Meanwhile, for those who would like to familiarize or reacquaint themselves with the books in the Sin Series continue reading and find out which characters were introduced in which books, as well as other tidbits:
SIN
This is the book that started the series with the story about the controversial love affair between the dynamic pastor of an inner-city church, Reverend Nedra Davis, and the handsome, mysterious entrepreneur, Sinclair Reasoner. Reverend Ned, as she is fondly called, is renown in her community as an anti-drug activists. However, unknown to her, Sinclair—known by the nickname, Sin—is involved in the drug trade.
Tidbit #1: Sin introduces Nedra’s best friends, Carla and Sharon, as well as two young boys, Colin and Trevor Johnson, who become pivotal in the lives of Nedra and Sinclair. Each of these characters appear in other books in the Sin Series.
Tidbit #2: I wrote the storyline for Sin as the result of my observation that over the years the national scandals that have revolved around ministers, have all involved male ministers, and not female ministers. I figured that was because women who lead religious flocks are held to a higher standard by their congregations, and especially by the women. We’re always harder on each other. What a man could get away with—even though he might claim to be a man of God—would never be tolerated if a woman committed the same offense, especially a very attractive woman. That started the ball rolling in developing what turned out to be Sin. Maybe I can suggest that book clubs that read Sin might want to use some of my observations for discussion.
SINFUL INTENTIONS
Four years have passed and Nedra Davis and Sinclair Reasoner are happily married and the parents of three adopted children. However, the sudden appearance of a sinister stranger threatens to derail their idyllic lives. Tidbit #1: All of the Reasoner’s friends and family make an appearance in this novel, including Nedra’s dynamic mother, Marva Davis.
Tidbit #2: This was the easiest book that I’ve ever written. I used no notes or outline; literally every word just came to me as I sat at the computer. I knew the characters so well that I knew exactly what to write.
SINGING A SONG…
Singing sensation, Darnell Cameron, is Nedra’s cousin, as well as her neighbor, and when she meets a playboy actor, and fellow superstar, Thad Stewart, they prove to be two American idols who openly despise each other. They’re like oil and water. This is a love match that definitely wasn’t made in heaven. Tidbit #1: This story introduces a man of mystery named Moody Waters, who will prove to be full of surprises.
Tidbit #2: The book title is from a song named Singing a Song for You. It was sung by The Temptations on an album by the title A Song for You.
SMALL SENSATIONS
Davia Maxwell is a thirty-four year old grandmother and street smart survivor who has clawed her way out of one of Chicago's toughest ghettoes. Justin Miles is a member of one of Atlanta's wealthiest families. Needless to say that their relationship raises a few eye brows, especially those of Justin’s mother, the grand dame of the city’s black society.
Tidbit #1: Brandon and Sash from Sweet Sacrifice make an appearance in this story, but its connection to the other books in the series is minimal.
Tidbit #2: I wrote this book because of the growing number of very young grandmothers I’ve encountered. I think that most people would agree that grandmothers aren’t what they used to be. In addition, I am fascinated by societal class differences and this book touches on that subject. I’ll examine the subject closer in future novels.
STILL WATERS…
Bev Cameron is the smart, sexy and sophisticated mother of singing superstar Darnell Cameron. Hollywood agent Ray Wilson is a mover and a shaker in Tinsel town. He is also the best friend of Darnell Cameron’s husband, actor, Thad Stewart. Ray has always been infatuated with Bev, but he is ten years younger and she has openly declared her distaste for him. Tidbit #1: In this storyline Ray uncovers some very crucial information about someone very important in the lives of two important characters in the Sin series.
Tidbit #2: I hate this book cover. I had no clue what it looked like until I saw it on Amazon.com. Can you believe that this book is about a woman in her 50s and her younger lover? I just saw these two models on one of romance writer Frances Ray’s book covers! By the way, this book title is taken from the saying “Still waters run deep”, which definitely describes the members of this family
Tidbit #3: I’ll be launching a Stillwaters family book series in the future, but more about that later.
BOOK GIVEAWAYS
Book Clubs have I got a deal for you! I’m giving away free, autographed paperback copies of my book Sweet Sacrifice which is now available in ebook format. I’m offering the deal to book clubs only. If you are interested e-mail me at cvrhodes2042@yahoo.com and I’ll get back to you with the details. Again, you can read free chapters of Sweet Sacrifice at www. http://smashwords.com/b/146760. Sweet Sacrifice is also available as an ebook on Amazon.com.
