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Dear Readers—Cowboy Up!

Book 2 in The Codys: First Family of Rodeo hits store shelves this month!

July 2010
Romantic Times Magazine
Rating ★★★★ ½ Top Pick!

Thomas’ characters are wonderful and colorful,
and readers will enjoy Dexter’s struggle to do
the honorable thing-- Pat Cooper

For This Cowboy, Family Comes First

Josie Charles was back in town, and Dexter Cody desired her as much as ever. She was his twin brother’s girl, but it was hard to act honorable when all he wanted was to stake his claim on the woman and her boy. Sooner or later, his brother was going to step up and do the right thing. And when that time came, would Dexter be able to step aside and lose Josie all over again?

No way was Josie losing her heart to the sexy-as-all-get-out rancher. The last thing the single mother needed was another Cody messing with her life. But her high school pal had sure grown into one fine-looking cowboy. Caring. Hardworking. Responsible. Exactly the kind of man she’d want to be a father to her son.

Which one is the right brother? Looks as if there’s going to be a showdown...

Here's What Readers are Saying
"All the side characters are developing nicely. I'm enjoying the Cody's series and can't wait to see who bites the dust next. This is a great second book!" ~ Linda S www.eharlequin.com

"I loved this book and couldn't put it down. I was totally engrossed in it. I cared for all of the characters except Dusty and his dad. I really hope Dusty gets his when love comes his way. Their dad is one hard headed sob and I hope his secret is coming out in a later book." ~ Miacroix54 www.eharlequin.com

One-Day Only Media Blitz Contest!

On July 16th I'll be blogging at www.harauthors.blogspot.com about book two in The Codys: First Family of Rodeo—Dexter: Honorable Cowboy. Help spread the word by mentioning my book and posting a link to my blog on all your favorite social media sites--Facebook, MySpace, Twitter. The more places you link to and mention Dexter: Honorable Cowboy the more chances you have to win a copy of my book or some "cowboy stuff".

Earn additional chances to win if you refer a friend and they in turn post a link to their favorite social media websites. Be sure to return to www.harauthors.blogspot.com and tell us where you're spreading the word in the comment section of the blog--that way I can keep a tally of your activity.

I'll post the winners' names in the comment section of the blog on July 17th--be sure to return to see if you're one of the lucky winners!

MARIN'S WILD WEST TRIVIA CONTEST

Each month I post a WILD WEST Trivia Question in the Newsletter I send to my subscribers. At the end of the month I draw a name from all the correct answers submitted and send the winner an autographed copy of one of my books. I announce the winner on my website as well as in the following month's newsletter. You can sign up for my newsletter by clicking HERE.

Congratulations to Ed Davis, Houston, Texas! Ed won an autographed copy of A Cowboy Christmas for correctly answering June's Wild West trivia question:

What famous Wild West Judge was "claimed to"

Have had a pet bear in his courtroom?

Have said…"Hang 'em first, try 'em later"

Had named his saloon and town after the love of his life Lily Langtry, a British actress he'd never met

And called himself the "Law West of the Pecos"

Answer: JUDGE ROY BEAN

http://www.qsl.net/w5www/roybean.html
Although many colorful characters have become legends of the Old West, "Hanging Judge Roy Bean," who held court sessions in his saloon along the Rio Grande River in a desolate stretch of the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas, remains one of the more fascinating.

According to the myth, Roy Bean named his saloon and town after the love of his life, Lily Langtry, a British actress he'd never met. Calling himself the "Law West of the Pecos," he is reputed to have kept a pet bear in his courtroom and sentenced dozens to the gallows, saying "Hang 'em first, try 'em later."

Roy Bean was born in Mason County, Kentucky about 1825. Some records suggest Roy Bean was born in 1823. At age 15 he left home to follow two older brothers west seeking adventure. With Brother Sam, he joined a wagon train into New Mexico, then crossed the Rio Grande and set up a trading post in Chihuahua, Mexico. After killing a local hombre, Roy fled to California, to stay with his brother Joshua, who would soon become the first mayor of San Diego.

Look for the next Wild West Trivia Question in my July Newsletter!

Check out my Cowboy Trivia link. Each month I'll post interesting tidbits about cowboys found in the hilarious books by Edgar R. "Frosty" Potter--Cowboy Slang and Cowboys Talk Right Purty. This month's offering pertains to Family Man.

Newsflash....Hop over to www.harauthors.blogspot.com and find out what Harlequin American Authors are up. I blog on the 16th of each month and invite you to stop by and leave a comment. Don't forget we give away books each month to one lucky winner who joins our discussions. Visit www.eharlequin.com for monthly book sales and promotions!

For those who prefer to read books on Adobe eBook, Microsoft eBook or Mobipocket eBook, stop by www.ebooks.eharlequin.com or visit other on-line retailers for the electronic version of my books. My books are also available in Amazon Kindle Editions.

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