Author Spotlight - Susan Stoker (and a FREE book)

I have been very blessed to meet many of my favorite authors.  It's a blessing I never could have imagined when I started reading indie romances a few years ago.  Every time I would discover a new author, it floored me when they would reply to a comment, or "like" a post on Facebook.  And even tho I've now met them in person, and known some of them for years, I STILL get a little (sometimes a lot) ferklempt by the fact that they KNOW WHO I AM.  

One such author is the amazingly talented Susan Stoker.

Nashville 2016 - our first in person meeting!

I stumbled across Protecting Fiona randomly, somehow, and even tho it's book 3 in the SEALs of Protection series, I wasn't lost.  Susan became an IMMEDIATE favorite, and I have devoured every single one of her books after it.  It took me a little while to go back & read Books 1 & 2, but they were soooo good!  : )  

(She & Beth MAY have been shocked upon recently hearing I hadn't read them yet...and challenged me to do so... *grin*)

(P.S. Book 1, Protecting Caroline, is FREE at time of posting, click that link above!)

Her stories are full of damsels in distress, adventure, interesting locales, and happily ever afters that are made even sweeter by all the rescues!  They're safe reads in that there's no cheating, none of that triangle nonsense (no offense to ppl who like triangles - just not my bag!), and you know what you're getting when you settle down to enjoy one of her stories.  They deal with REAL issues or concerns or whatever you'd like to call them.  Her heroes & heroines have challenges to face in life - and they do so brilliantly.  

As I'm writing, I'm trying to think of a "favorite" story, but I can't pick just one.  In the Seal of Protection series, Tex could be my favorite because he makes an appearance in each book before "his" story (Protecting Melody) and he's SUCH a presence throughout each series.  But then there's also Cooper (Protecting Kiera) - he is full of swoony goodness!  And his cover miiiight be one of my favorites.  ; ) 

Swaggy goodness & upcoming covers - how heroic does Wander look on the cover of Protecting Dakota?  And the artwork for Fish on Rescuing Bryn?  Thumbs way up!  

It's not all about the guys.  I mentioned "damsels in distress" earlier, but these ladies also kick some serious butt!  They might need saving, but they save their men right back - sometimes in surprising ways!  A couple characters appear as supporting cast along the way - and boy do you NOT like them.  And then... Then Susan shows her talent, and those women get a book (and a hero) of their own, and they redeem themselves from all the bad thoughts you were previously having about them!  

(No.  I'm not telling you who they are or which books they're in, because it's much more fun if you discover them naturally!  ; ) ) 

My most recent meeting with Susan, at the Cleveland Author Event, we actually got to sit down (with Beth - hiiiii Beth!!) and really TALK about books.  I got to experience how her mind works when creating these stories; it made me even more excited for what's coming down the pike w/ them!  And, in case you couldn't tell, I was already pretty excited about them.  : ) 

Cleveland, 2017

So!  If you're looking for awesome adventures, with characters who will stick with you, in a world full of connected stand alone stories - give her a shot.  Each of her books CAN be read on its own.  You don't need to start at a particular spot or with a particular series to enjoy any one of her books.  However, if you're like me, your reading experience will only be enhanced by starting from the beginning & immersing yourself in the world of SEALs, badge holders (hello, cops & firefighters, EMT's & troopers), security specialists,  Delta Force... *hearts*  

Be sure to leave a comment & let me know what you think!  

ttfn!  : ) 

(All links are for Amazon, not because I get anything from them when you click, but just because I figured it'd be more convenient for you!)