Kim McMahill

We’re almost there. In just a couple of weeks book two in the Risky Research Series, A Taste of Tragedy , will be released on April 8, 2016. I posted the first excerpt last Tuesday, and this week I’m revealing the cover for the first time along with a second snippet. If you still haven’t read the first book in the Risky Research Series, A Dose of Danger, click here to downloaded your copy from Amazon today.  “Here, let me help you,” Morgan said as she draped Devyn’s arm around her shoulders. Morgan tried to relieve as much weight as she could from Devyn as she helped her hobble to the waiting vehicle. Once Devyn was seated in the cramped back seat, Morgan dug out her emergency supply bag. She handed Devyn a blanket and a bottle of water. “I have a first aid kit, but I think you need something a little more than a bandage.” “It’s just a few scratches. I’ll live.” Morgan could see why Nick trusted Devyn with his back. As she looked at the battered and bruised woman, wh...

I hope everyone has a truly special Easter.  It is a wonderful time to enjoy family and friends, and to reflect on the reason for the holiday. Here’s wishing everyone good health, happiness, and peace.

Here’s what was happening this month in history March 12, 1912- The Girl Scouts were founded. March 17, 1845 The rubber band was invented. March 29, 1886- Coca Cola is invented. March is also National Nutrition Month and National Women's History Month

Book two in the Risky Research Series, A Taste of Tragedy , is scheduled to be released April 8, 2016. As promised, in the weeks leading up to its release I’ll be posting a few teasers, and I’ll be revealing the cover soon. In the meantime, if you still haven’t read the first book in the Risky Research Series, A Dose of Danger, click here to downloaded your copy from Amazon today for just $0.99. So, without further ado, here’s the first mini-excerpt shared from A Taste of Tragedy . Compromising silence for speed, she picked up the pace. If Aaron made it to the road, he would be much more difficult to find. She had no intention of letting that happen. Here, in response to the break-in, she was well within her rights to act. Once he left the area, the Phoenix Field office would take over, forcing her to operate in the background. The night was surprisingly cool. Devyn wore only light-weight shorts and a t-shirt, but sweat still trickled down her back as she ran. It was awkw...

RISKY RESEARCH SERIES How far will a deadly group go to control the 40-100 billion dollar-a-year diet product industry...and can anyone stop them? Introducing the second Risky Research Novel, A Taste of Tragedy , scheduled for release April 8, 2016 . With Coterie’s trail growing cold, can Devyn and Nick learn their true identity in time to stop the next tragedy? Will Devyn take a chance at a long distance relationship with the smoking hot Wyoming Sheriff, and as Nick’s private past is revealed will they get the break in the case they need? BLURB : Morgan Hunter sacrificed everything for her career. She had yet to encounter anything she wasn’t willing to do to succeed . . . until now. When she uncovers evidence that the healthy foods she’s been hired to promote may be dangerous, she must reevaluate her priorities. As questions mount and the body count rises, she finds herself caught in the crosshairs of an organization that will stop at nothing to hide its secrets and pro...

I’m pleased to welcome Emily Paige Skeen to Embrace Adventure today. Let’s get to know Emily and learn a little more about her young adult novel, Magnolia Lake . Thank you so much for having me on your blog, Kim! I’m excited to share a little about myself with you and your readers. Please tell us a bit about your latest book. My debut novel, Magnolia Lake , was just released on March 11. (Yay!) It follows high school senior Cora Stephens through her personal trials - everything from typical teenage drama to being kidnapped from the mall. As Cora’s world crashes down around her, she begins to lose faith in God and humanity. Magnolia Lake tells the story of her journey back to happiness. Which is your favorite character, and why? Definitely Landon! He’s just the ultimate “perfect boyfriend” type. He’s loyal, caring, romantic, funny, and sensitive. But he’s also athletic, so he never comes across as weak. Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I...

St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a holiday with few expectations, except to have fun. So, celebrate this wonderful Irish tradition with friends and family. Have a good time, but keep it safe.

Here’s one final Teaser Tuesday post for A Dose of Danger . The last two have been pretty serious, so I wanted to leave you with something a little sweeter. Anyway, stop by next week for the first teaser from book two in the Risky Research Series, A Taste of Tragedy . By the time Logan hung up, the tears were gone. Hearing Moss treating the big, strong deputy like a child made her smile. She missed her uncle so much it hurt. Even in a hospital bed hundreds of miles away, he was still trying to take care of her. “What would you be happy to do for Uncle Moss?”  “This,” he replied as he pulled her into his arms and kissed her. His lips moved slowly over hers until he felt her arms slide up around his neck. He deepened the kiss, and her response sent fire through his body. Even without his heavy coat on, he knew he would be burning just as hot. She fit against him like they were made for each other. When he finally let her go, she looked up at him with a wicked smile that made...

“What is adventure? If a lone wolf lifts his plaintive call into the moonlight near your campsite, you might call that adventure. While you’re sweating like a horse on a climb over a 12,000 foot pass, that could be adventure. When howling head winds press your lips against your teeth, you face a mighty struggle. When your pack grows heavy on your shoulders as your climb a 14,000 foot peak, you feel the adventure. When you suffer freezing temperatures and 20 inches of fresh powder on a hut to hut trip in the Rockies, that could be called adventure. But that’s not what makes an adventure. It’s your willingness to conquer it, and to present yourself at the doorstep of nature. That creates the experience. No more greater joy can come from life than to live inside a moment of adventure. It is the uncommon wilderness experience that gives your life expectation.” Frosty Wooldridge, Golden, Colorado 

Turks and Caicos are a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands . While visiting recently we took a boat over to Gibbs Cay, a small uninhabited spit of land, near Grand Turk. The area is popular for its nearby reef and the abundance of rays swimming in its shallow clear waters. The rays are accustomed to people and not shy when you’re in the water, but this particular shot I simply took over the side of the boat. 

If you enjoyed last week’s Teaser Tuesday post for book one in the Risky Research Series, A Dose of Danger , but still haven’t downloaded your copy from Amazon or ordered your paperback copy, here’s another little excerpt. Jump into the series now before book two in the Risky Research Series, A Taste of Tragedy , is released on April 8, 2016. Stay tuned for more mini excerpt from both novels in the weeks. The scene unfolded as if in slow motion. Grace watched the front two doors fly open, men piling out of the rig, and all four occupants running in opposite directions. The sky lit up as an eardrum-shattering explosion lifted the large vehicle slightly and engulfed it in flames, the percussion catapulting the running men into the air and shaking the remaining intact windows of the house. Grace stared in disbelief, her ears ringing, her mind whirling, struggling to grasp what had happened. The haze made her slow to react as the snowmobile flew onto the porch and the driver dove o...

I loved this amazing view of the ocean meeting the base of the fortress at El Morro. Castillo San Felipe Del Morro or simply, El Morro, is part of San Juan National Historic Site. It was built in the 1500s to protect San Juan Bay’s harbor from attack by sea.

“We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves. We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate. We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the globe whose riches are differently dispersed. And we travel, in essence, to become young fools again- to slow time down and get taken in, and fall in love once more.”  - Pico Iyer -

Book two in the Risky Research Series, A Taste of Tragedy , is scheduled to be released April 8, 2016. In the weeks leading up to its release I’ll slip in a little teaser here and there, and I’ll be revealing the cover soon. In the meantime, get ready by reading book one, A Dose of Danger . Here’s the first of few teasers I’ll post to encourage you to get A Dose of Danger ( click here to go to Amazon ) before it’s time for a Taste of Tragedy . Enjoy! “Until what?” Grace screamed into the receiver, which was now dead.  Blue bolted from his position curled up in front of the fire, teeth bared, hair standing on the back of his neck, a low growl resonating from deep in his chest. Aussie joined in, and the two dogs’ reactions sent terror through Grace’s mind. Hanging up the phone, she raced to the window and froze at the sight of headlights approaching the house. She prayed it was Logan, but after Sheriff Harris’s call she knew it was only wishful thinking. Grace grabbed ...