Hi, friends! Today, I have the very talented Jacquie Biggar as my guest. Jacquie is a USA Today bestselling author who delivers wonderful tales of romance, romantic suspense, and women’s fiction. Today, she’s here to share her newest release, The Seal’s Temptation. Please welcome Jacquie!
The SEAL’s Temptation is the long-awaited sequel to Maggie’s Revenge, book 6 in the Wounded Hearts series.
In Tidal Falls, Book 1 of the Wounded Hearts series, DEA Agent Magdalena Holt interrogates Navy SEAL Jared Martin after a violent assault at a Las Vegas casino known to be run by the Russian mafia. Jared is rescued from a night in jail when his Master Chief Frank Stein shows up to save the day.
Here’s a short excerpt of Frank and Maggie’s first meeting:
Frank leaned back as the door opened and a woman walked in. Okay, this was getting interesting. Either she’d made a wrong turn on her way out of lockup, or he was receiving an early Christmas gift. He was hoping for the second but figured on the first. “I think you made a wrong turn there, sweets, bail paying is down the hall.”
He’d been away from women too long if a prostitute was going to turn him on, but shit. He figured she was tall, maybe five-eight or so, hard to tell though with those screw-me-now leather boots she was wearing. He traced the zipper he could see running up the inside of her leg, almost to mid-thigh. Licking suddenly dry lips, Frank admired the micro mini skirt in a hot pink and the impressive swell of full breasts, barely covered by a slinky white top and three different lengths of a chunky beaded necklace that made him literally sweat as they draped across her nipples.
Her hair was raven black, long and straight and matched her boots for shine. She’d painted the pillowy softness of her lips in the same hot pink of her skirt. When he finally made it up to her eyes, the brilliance and intelligence he could see lurking there let him know what he had already guessed. This was not your average floozy.
Maggie goes undercover as a hooker in order to gain intel on a gang trafficking young girls and drugs in the area. When her cover is blown, Maggie is captured and shipped to Mexico and into the arms of the Sinaloa Cartel. Held as the personal toy of high-ranking official, Chenglei, we learn of her ordeal, and eventual escape in Maggie’s Revenge, book 6 of the Wounded Hearts series.
Both her partner, Adam (who has his own ties to SEAL Team 5) and Frank refuse to give up the search and it finally leads them across the border in time to rescue her on the brink of death.
In The SEAL’s Temptation, Frank has invited Maggie and her DEA team to his ranch in Texas for some recovery time. He wants the chance to get to know this fascinating woman, even though he’s aware of the personal history between Adam and Maggie.
For Maggie’s part, she’s gun-shy around men after her ordeal and isn’t ready for a relationship with either man. When drug runners try to infiltrate the area, it’s up to the DEA team, with help from Frank, to stop them before the opioids go into distribution.
Here’s a short exclusive excerpt from The SEAL’s Temptation:
Jared flopped into one of the burgundy leather accent chairs, a snifter of whiskey in hand. “I say we quit waiting for trouble to arrive and take matters into our own hands.”
Adam glanced around until his gaze landed on Maggie before turning to Jared. “You know we need proof, buddy, or they’ll walk. We need an ironclad case in order to take the group down and put them behind bars—hopefully, for a long time.”
“What makes you think they’re staying in the region? Is there intel you’re not sharing?” Frank crossed his arms and stared Amanda down.
She cleared her throat and lifted her chin. “I’m not at liberty to discuss the details, Master Chief. You’re not active duty anymore. We will try to keep out of your way and ensure there are no casualties while we are here. My team and I are more than capable of handling this operation, but… thank you. I appreciate your input.”
Jared set down his glass and clapped, the sound discordant in the tense atmosphere that had descended on the room. “Great speech, ma’am, but if I recall rightly, you wouldn’t have gotten very far without the Chief when you went to Mexico to rescue your agent not so long ago.”
Maggie winced at the reminder of how her screwup had endangered so many and almost cost her life.
“That’s enough,” Frank said, his gray eyes soft on Maggie’s face. “Fact of the matter is, if you want to play in my sandbox, I’m going to need you to make room for all of us. No offence, SAC Rhinehold, but my land, my rules.”
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Now that I’ve caught you up, here’s the blurb and some links if you’re interested in trying The SEAL’s Temptation:
The SEAL’s Temptation: Wounded Hearts- Book 7
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BLURB:
DEA Agent Maggie Holt knows about Hell
After eighteen months undercover in a Mexican cartel, Maggie is broken. The kickass agent she once was, is gone, leaving her riddled with guilt and nightmares. Forced to take paid leave, Maggie accepts the offer of a vacation on the ranch of the man who’d rescued her from an almost certain death.
Frank Stein knows the signs of PTSD, he’s suffered the symptoms himself as Chief Petty Officer of SEAL Team Five. Honorably discharged from duty, Frank has found peace at the family ranch and hopes it will do the same for Magdalena. Ever since he’d first met her when she was interrogating his buddy, Jared, Frank has been fascinated by the raven-haired beauty and wants the chance to see where their relationship could go.
Adam O’Connor is Maggie’s partner. He knows her. He loved her once and could again, if she’d let him in. But he’s also angry she took the chances she did by going undercover against orders. And now, things are different. She’s different.
When a right-wing militia group infiltrates the area, will DEA Agent Maggie Holt, her partner, Adam O’Connor, and ex-SEAL Chief Frank Stein be able to set aside their differences to stop them before someone dies? And who will Maggie choose, the handsome cowboy, or her charismatic DEA partner?
AUTHOR BIO:
Jacquie Biggar is a USA Today bestselling author of romance who loves to write about tough, alpha males and strong, contemporary women willing to show their men that true power comes from love. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband and loves to hear from readers all over the world!
In her own words:
“My name is Jacquie Biggar. When I’m not acting like a total klutz, I am a wife, mother of one, grandmother, and a butler to my calico cat.
My guilty pleasures are reality tv shows like Amazing Race and The Voice. I can be found every Monday night in my armchair plastered to the television laughing at Blake and Adam’s shenanigans.
I love to hang at the beach with DH (darling hubby) taking pictures or reading romance novels (what else?).
I have a slight Tim Hortons obsession, enjoy gardening, everything pink, and talking to my friends.”
She has been blessed with a long, happy marriage and enjoys writing romance novels that end with happily-ever-afters.
Connect with Jacquie at:
Amazon | Website | Facebook | Newsletter | Twitter | Pinterest | GoodReads | Bookbub
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Jacquie has a way with characters and words as you can tell from those excerpts. I’ve read several books in her Wounded Hearts series and have enjoyed them all. It sounds like she has another winner on her hands with The Seal’s Temptation. Please help Jacquie celebrate her release by dropping her a comment and using the sharing buttons below to spread the news!
Good to see Jacquie here with her new book The Seal’s Temptation. I enjoyed reading the excerpt. I liked the cover a lot. Thank you, Mae, for featuring Jacquie.
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Hi,Miriam. Thanks for visiting to cheer on Jacquie with her latest release. I’m a fan of that cover, too!
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You’re welcome, Mae. I think I’m ready to publish my first children’s book, just doing some final formatting and prep work for the publishing!
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That’s awesome, Miriam. if you’d like to feature it on my blog, I’d be happy to host you!
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Thanks, Miriam. I love the cover, too!
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You have a good designer for your covers, Jacquie!
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Thank you, Mae, for shining the spotlight on Jacquie and her latest novel. I’ve got my copy and look forward to the read. Congratulations, Jacquie!
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That’s wonderful to hear, Gwen. I know Jacquie will be delighted!
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Thank you, Gwen. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
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This looks like a fun read. It’s great to see Jacquie having such a good tour. Thanks for sharing, Mae 🙂
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She’s making a huge splash in the blogosphere. Thanks for visiting, Harmony!
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Thank you, Harmony. I’m so grateful to the blogging community ❤
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Jacquie is making the rounds. Hope she’s drawing a lot of attention.
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She’s and The Seal’s Temptation are definitely basking in the spotlight. Thanks for visiting, Craig.
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It’s rather addictive, lol. Thanks, Craig!
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Jacquie’s over at my place today and she’ll be back tomorrow – a lot of traveling for her this week!
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LOL! She is having an awesome week. I saw your great review today of her techno thriller.
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Oh, wow, thank you, Teri!
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Great job, Jacquie! Nice to see these characters make such a remarkable comeback. The excerpt sizzles.
Thanks for hosting, Mae.
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So glad you dropped by to cheer Jacquie on, Staci. I agree her excerpt is a sizzler!
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Thanks, Staci. They’ve been reader favorites throughout the series.
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Congrats on your new book baby, Jacquie! Btw, I love The Voice, too. 🙂
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A new book baby is always fun. Thanks for joining in the celebration, Sue!
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I get a kick out of the judges, lol.
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This sounds like a wonderful story! Wishing you much success Jacquie and thank you for sharing it Mae 🙂
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My pleasure, Tessa. Thanks for visiting to cheer Jacquie on with her book launch!
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Thank you, Tessa. Mae’s the best!
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What a great review, Mae. I hadn’t read the earliest books in the series–picked it up with Maggie’s Revenge–so did know how Maggie and Frank met. Wow! That was a wonderful excerpt, and a great review of this book.
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It sounds like you have some entertaining reading ahead, Jacqui! Enjoy! 🙂
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They’re rather combustible, lol. Thank you, Jacqui!
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Oh yeah they are!
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Jacquie is a busy lady these days. Adding this one to my TBR list.
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She is definitely busy with a fabulous tour. Adding to my TBR as well, Joan. I’ve read some others in this series and enjoyed them.
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Appreciated, Mae!
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Yay, thank you, Joan!
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A fantastic review Mae, I like the sound of these characters and the cover is cool.
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They do sound like wonderful characters and I love the cover. Thanks for popping in to check out Jacquie’s release, Fraggle!
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The cover artist got my vision for this book down perfectly. Thank you, Fragglerocking!
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Jacquie is a woman on the move! I enjoyed this book and posted my review today. I highly recommend it, but also recommend reading “Maggie’s Revenge” first just to have a better idea of who the characters are and their roles. Thanks for sharing, Mae!
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I saw your great review, Jan. Jacquie has to be very pleased. She’s definitely getting a lot of exposure today. Thanks for visiting!
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Woohoo, thank you, Jan!
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Jacquie’s a fabulous writer and I love her romance mashups. This sounds like it’s going to be a good one, though I’ll probably take Jan’s advice and start with Maggie’s Revenge. Great share, Mae.
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I need to do the same, Diana. I’ve read others in this series, but not Maggie’s Revenge. Jacquie always tells a good tale!
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Maggie’s had a tough time, but she’s strong. Thanks, Diana.
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I look forward to it, Jacquie. Congrats on the latest!
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Thanks for sharing this Mae and congratulations Jacquie on your new book!
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Thanks, Kim. Great to have you drop by and join in the fun!
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Thank you, Kim!
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No holding back in these excerpts. The characters have been through tough times. And it looks like they’re going to be tested again. Good luck with your book, Jacquie. Great intro to the series, Mae!
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I’m delighted you dropped by to share in Jacquie’s release excitement, Judi. I agree with you about her characters. Tough times ahead!
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Yes, there is a large suspense element to this series. Thank you, Judi!
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Wishing Jacquie all the best with this new release. Her books have a universal appeal. Thanks for your lovely support Mae.
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A universal appeal is an excellent description for Jacquie’s books, Balroop. Thanks so much for visiting to cheer her on.
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Thank you so much, Balroop!
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Great post and I enjoyed the excerpt. I just started reading Tidal Falls last night and look forward to meeting Maggie and working my way to this book:)
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It sounds like you have a lot of great reading ahead of you, Denise. Enjoy!
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Yay, thank you, Denise! I hope you enjoy the series 🙂
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I’m visiting Mae Clair’s awesome blog today. Stop by, we’d love to hear from you!
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Delighted to help spread the word, Jacquie!
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Jacquie is a tireless author. I am amazed at her output. Good luck with this one!!
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Thank you, Darlene! I’m so happy to be back in the Wounded Hearts world, again 🙂
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I completely agree, Darlene. She is a writing machine! 😀
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Thank you for having me as your guest today, Mae. I’m overwhelmed by the love and support of the blogging community!
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I’m delighted to host you today, Jacquie, Thank YOU for bringing The Seal’s Temptation to my blog. I wish you all the best with what I am sure will be another stellar release.
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Jacquie is a writing machine! Thanks for the terrific review and the excerpt, Mae. I have this one on my Kindle which is just about ready to explode!
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Lol, mine, too. And yet, I still keep buying! 🙂
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I know! 🙂
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Same here. It’s a disease, LOL, but a good one!
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Jill, I can so relate to an exploding Kindle, LOL.
I’m delighted to host Jacquie today and so glad that you dropped by to wish her well with her release. She is, indeed, a writing machine! 😀
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Super excerpt and I’m looking forward to this one. Thanks for having Jacquie as a guest, Mae.
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Thank you, John! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
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I’m sure I will.
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I’m excited to host her today, John. It looks like she’s got another winner. Thanks for dropping by to join in the release excitement!
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This sounds like a very good book, Mae. Thanks for hosting Jacquie. I think I need to read Maggie’s Revenge first.
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Reading Maggie’s Revenger first does seem to be the consensus. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy both, Robbie!
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Thanks, Robbie. Maggie’s Revenge is the story of Maggie’s escape from the cartel’s clutches, but if you want to find out the background on all the characters it’s best to start at the beginning- Tidal Falls.
Otherwise, each book does read as a standalone, so no worries 🙂
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Thank you, Jacquie. I think I should start at the beginning.
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Three cheers to Jacquie! Thanks for sharing the wonderful news, Mae! Happy Friday. 🙂
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Happy Friday, Natalie! Thanks for visiting to cheer on Jacquie!
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Thank you, Natalie {{hugs}}
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Great cover, and the book sounds really good! I’m so pleased to know someone else who serves as butler to a calico:)
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LOL! Those felines do have a way of wrapping us around their paws, Flossie 🙂
Thanks for visiting to check out Jacquie’s latest release!
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Do you have a calico, Flossie? Harley is part Siamese and it shows in her temperament! lol
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Nice blog and interesting articles … Congratulations 🌻🌿
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Many thanks! 🙂
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Welcome dear friend 🌹
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Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
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Welcome dear Jacquie 🌹
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I love this continuation of Maggie and Frank’s story–and definitely feel like it isn’t the end. Good post, Mae. And Congratulations to Jacquie!
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I haven’t read the story yet, but it’s cool to know you think there could be even more in store for them! 🙂
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Not that Jacquie has said anything. I just felt like there was a lot more to their relationship , especially as the story was wrapping up.
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You’re right, Jacqui. I’m working on the next one now 🙂
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I’ve already picked up my copy, and look forward to a great read.!
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Awesome to hear, Mark. I know Jacquie will appreciate it!
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Woohoo, thank you, Mark!
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🙂
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Always a good read. I don’t know how Jacquie gets so much done. It’s amazing!
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I couldn’t agree more, LOL!
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