Thursday, January 30, 2014

RANCHER RESCUE by BARB HAN



When Rancher Caleb Snow finds a battered Katherine Harper on his land, his instincts to help her are in full swing. Katherine's 4 year old, asthmatic nephew has been kidnapped and Katherine has no idea why. Her sister recently died in a climbing accident, leaving Noah in Katherine's charge as she is his only family left. When Caleb takes on Katherine's cause, an instant attraction between the two is evident, but Caleb has a tendency to be taken in and then let down by women and he is warned that Katherine may not be what she appears to be. Deep down, Caleb knows that there is nothing dishonest about Katherine and his feelings for her are real, even if they happened so soon.

Katherine takes on a huge responsibility when Noah is left with her. How can she be a mother to this young boy when she couldn't even do it right with her sister years ago after their parents died. Katherine's insecurities magnify when Noah is kidnapped without his essential asthma medication leaving her utterly distraught. With the handsome rancher's help, Katherine begins to see the light at the end of the dark tunnel and she opens her heart and gives her trust to Caleb. 

Who could possibly have kidnapped Noah and why? The kidnappers are demanding a file that Katherine has no idea about. What possibly could her sister have been involved in that would merit Noah's kidnapping and the threat to end his and his aunt's lives? Those questions and so many more are answered in this fast paced romantic suspense by Barb Han.

RANCHER RESCUE by Barb Han is my introduction to this author and I am very happy to have read this book and now know about Ms. Han. RANCHER RESCUE is a great read. Caleb and Katherine are strong  and interesting characters and I completely feel for their dilemmas. The mystery of who has Noah is exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat. I am looking forward to much more from Barb Han and I recommend RANCHER RESCUE to any Romantic Suspense readers. 



BOOK OBSESSED CHICKS SPOTLIGHT ON BARB HAN


1. Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
First of all, thank you so much for having me. I spent the early part of my childhood in a small Midwest town before moving to Texas where I’ve been most of my life. I spent most of my childhood outside. By some counts, I was up a tree with a book in my nose for most of it. When my feet hit the ground, I was most likely chasing my older brother around on my bike. He’d make all these daring and dangerous bike ramps, and I’d do my best to follow him. He had one rule. He tested it first for ‘safety’. I think he just wanted to be the first one to stand on the pedals, pull up the handlebars, and fly. 

2. When and how did you know you wanted to be a writer?
I always knew. I always felt an unexplainable pull toward writing from early on. By the time I was in high school, I wrote poetry. I still do occasionally, but it’s personal. I rarely share it. I’ve been a reporter and freelance marketing writer. Writing is such a part of me. My all-time favorite form of writing is what I do now.

3. Tell us about RANCHER RESCUE?
Living in Texas, I love cowboys. The idea of writing a cowboy story set on a horse ranch near my home was just too good to pass up. Fun fact: McKinney is ten minutes up the road and that’s where my daughter and I ride as often as we can. And even though there’s a sexy cowboy and a feisty heroine, the story is really about finding where you belong…home.

4. Do you have any mentors? Heroes?
Delores Fossen has been an amazing friend and mentor to me since I joined the Intrigue family of authors (everyone has been warm and welcoming). My hero is Stephen J. Cannell for the extraordinary life he lived, his dedication to his work and family, and his discipline (and work ethic) that drove him to overcome mountains to follow his passion.  

5. Can you tell us your favorite character from your books so far and 
why?
The cliché is so true…picking a favorite character is like picking a favorite child. That being said, when it comes to characters I seem to ‘love the one I’m with’ a little more than the others. Right now, I’m spending most of my time with Reed Campbell. He’s the youngest Campbell boy from The Protector Series, which Intrigue has tentatively scheduled to begin releasing in December. Reed has these brilliant brown eyes that match his overall intensity. Love him! 


6. Was it difficult for you to get published?
It took eight years to sell my first book. I’d left my corporate job to focus on writing full time, but then immediately got pregnant. Needless to say, I wrote in spurts the first half of those eight years (when my daughter napped, etc). While she attended preschool a couple of mornings a week, I used to wake up at four o’clock in the morning to write. Not being a morning person, I refer to those as the Zombie years. Once she started kindergarten and I was able to write full time, I sold quickly.  


7. Who are your favorite authors/reads?
This is a great question. I’m a huge fan of Intrigue, so Delores Fossen, Carla Cassidy, and Julie Miller immediately come to mind. I absolutely can’t put down books by Stephen J. Cannell, Linda Castillo, and Sandra Brown. Harlen Coben, Allison Brennan, and Cindy Gerard are must-reads for me. I’ll stop there because I could go on and on…there are so many fantastic authors.      

8. Hobbies?
Gardening and watching movies are a couple of my favorite hobbies. We moved a year ago and all I’ve managed in my new soil is herbs. I’m hoping to expand to a few vegetables this spring. Cooking is big for me—I love trying new foods. And, of course, reading.

9. Do you have any favorite TV shows?
TV is something I’ve had to sacrifice for the past few years in order to have time to write and be with my family. Ach! However, the first season of Castle just arrived on DVD and I can’t wait to watch it!!

10. What’s next for you?
I pitched a new series idea to my editor at Harlequin. I’m writing my last contracted book with them now. Even though they’ve bought four books, I still get nervous when I submit something new.

11. What would you like readers to know about you?
How grateful I am for their support. Also, I love connecting and can be found online at www.BarbHan.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BarbHan.   

THANK SO MUCH BARB FOR SPENDING THE TIME WITH THE BOOK OBSESSED CHICKS TODAY!

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30 comments:

  1. The book sounds really good and I enjoyed the interview. Thanks for the intro to a new author. I love cowboys!

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    1. Good morning, lorimeehan. Aren't cowboys the best? Something about the way they treat a lady that gets me every time. :-)

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  2. I read Rancher Rescue and really enjoyed the story. The cowboy was hot, the suspense was tense, and I'll definitely buy this author's next book.

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    1. Thank you so much, Jerrie. Your support means so very much.

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  3. This book sounds really great. I love Harlequin Intrigue so now I have a new author to read. Great interview and so nice to meet you and learn about you.

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    1. Writing for Harlequin Intrigue has been a dream come true for me, Anna. I'm so glad to meet you, too. Thank you so much for stopping by.

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  4. Cowboy books are my second favorite the first is historical romance. Nice to meet you! The book sounds great and congratulations on the release with Harlequin!

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    1. Thank you so much, Mary. Great to meet you! You know, I've just started getting into historical romances because of Elizabeth Essex. Have you read her?

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  5. This is a great interview. I am always happy to be introduced to new authors. Looking forward to reading your stories.

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    1. Thank you so much, Margie. So nice to meet you. I hope you enjoy my books.

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  7. Hi Barb! Congratulations on all your success. What a great interview. I enjoyed getting to know you better. Sounds like your hard work is paying off. I can't wait to meet Reed Campbell. He sounds yummy! :)

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    1. Hi RoseAnn. Thank you so much! The past few weeks have made all those 4 a.m. wake ups worth it...wait, did I just say that? LOL Mornings are so not my thing. I can't wait for you to meet Reed, too.I hope you enjoy his story.

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  8. Hi, Barb and must watch TV show is...Downton Abbey. It used to be Homicide, M*A*S*H*, Scrubs...sigh.

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    1. Hi, Vicki. I've heard a lot about Downton Abbey but I'll admit to having no clue what it's about. Oh, I used to love M*A*S*H*. There are some really great TV shows, past and present.

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  9. Hi Barb!!! My favorite tv show is Castle lol

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    1. Hi Anne! We have so much in common...are we secretly related? LOL

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  10. Hiya Barb!!! Thanks so much for coming on over to my blog! I hope you enjoy yourself here. My Book Obsessed Chicks are all warm and cuddly ladies who love their romance...
    I love your questions!!! I am not really a TV fan as I would much rather read! I do enjoy Downton Abbey and Reign... I am a history geek! :)

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    1. Hiya Kimberly! Thank you for having me here. I love your blog. I really have to check out Downton Abbey, don't I? What is the big pull, though? Are there great characters, amazing storyline? I love that you're a history geek!

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    2. Good question! I totally got sucked in last year and I don't even remember why! The fashion, the lifestyle at the time I suppose... It was a draw.. Now they're in the 1920's I believe, which is my least favorite time period, so I'm just in it for the story I guess!

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    3. Oh, gotcha. I definitely need to check out this series. I hope I can find it on Netflix. :-) I'm not a huge fan of the roaring 20s either.

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  11. Yes, Rancher Rescue was a fabulous read. I really enjoyed the tension and the pacing, and I'm looking forward to more of your books.
    As far as TV, I'm with you, I have very little time for it. However, I've started watching Arrow on Wednesday evening. The writing is delicious and multi-layered. I've also been visiting Jenny Crusie's website where she breaks down the writing of Arrow, sometimes to great degree, and that has helped me to better apppreciate certain aspects. I feel like I'm back in college, yet having fun learning. : )

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  12. Oh, nice. I haven't even heard of Arrow. That's how out of touch I am. *sigh* Sounds really cool, though. I'm a big fan of delicious writing!

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  13. I was never a cowboy reader, but thanks to Kim and the book club, I love reading them now. Your book sound wonderful. I can't wait to read it. Thanks for giving us a look into your life.

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    1. Kim's getting me excited about historical, terryscar. LOL. Good to have friends who push our reading boundaries, isn't it? Thank you so much!! It's great to meet you.

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  14. Barb, I believe you are a new author for me, but I love Harlequin Intrigues and have been reading them for years. I look forward to reading this one.

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    1. Nice to meet you, Donna. I hope you enjoy Caleb. :-) This is my first Harlequin Intrigue. Writing for them is such a dream come true.

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  15. Barb, I believe you are a new author for me, but I love Harlequin Intrigues and have been reading them for years. I look forward to reading this one.

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  16. Barb, I believe you are a new author for me, but I love Harlequin Intrigues and have been reading them for years. I look forward to reading this one.

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  17. Barb, I believe you are a new author for me, but I love Harlequin Intrigues and have been reading them for years. I look forward to reading this one.

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