Kim McMahill

Marked in Mexico and Shrouded In Secrets are both now available in audio audible from Amazon. If you love adventure and enjoy audio books, just leave a comment below for your chance at a free audio book download from Amazon of Marked In Mexico . I’ll need an email address or twitter handle in order to contact the winner, and to send the instructions and promo code. Comments will be accepted through midnight (Central Time) on August 10, 2015. A winner will be chosen at random from the comments to receive an audio book of Marked In Mexico . All my novels are also available in Kindle, Nook, and trade paperback. Here’s a blurb from Marked In Mexico and Shrouded In Secrets .  I hope you enjoy the adventures! Marked In Mexico When hostages are taken at one of Mexico’s most popular Mayan ruins an idyllic Caribbean vacation turns deadly. The kidnappers believe the abduction will be a simple way to negotiate the release of a colleague from a Texas prison, but matters become co...

The following short stories were written by Prism Book Group authors in round-robin style during various promotional events.  Each author took a turn with the story (I participated in Lightning Strikes ), adding the next scene, with the freedom to take the book in any direction , and at times incorporating suggestions of event participants . These stories are offered free of charge directly through the publisher at http://Prismbookgroup.com or through Amazon.   I hope you enjoy these free and fun short reads. Lightning Strikes - After a storm, a major power outage leaves two at-odds neighbors dependent on each other. Forced to unite, will their animosity for each other crash like thunder or will they discover love as lightning strikes?   After The Storm - Bonded by a harrowing cat rescue, Luke and Rachel are instant friends, but they can’t deny their attraction despite their business relationship. Rachel worries dating her boss is a bad idea, but soon the least...

 Gay with Mindy I am very pleased to introduce Gay N. Lewis, author of the Sarah series, a must have series for anyone who loves books filled with romance, laughter, and that just leave you with a smile on your face when finished. So, without further ado, here’s Gay and Sarah, and make sure to keep reading to find out about the newest release, upcoming novellas, and comment for a chance at free Amazon download of Sarah’s first adventure. Thank you Kim for inviting me to your site.   From time to time, people ask me how the Sarah series came about. I didn’t plan a sequence, but the idea of Sarah has been with me for decades and finally came to life in 2012.   After the first book, I decided Sarah should help others, so I wrote a sequence.   Four books now tell of Sarah’s adventures, and two more are on the way.   How did you get the idea for Sarah?   Several years ago, I read This Present Darkness by Frank E. Peretti and loved it.   Th...

  Join Prism Book Group authors for a Facebook Party on July 16, 2014, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. eastern time and you could win great prizes. To RSVP go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1498236967055102/

It seems like love happens when you’re not looking for it, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Marked In Mexico’s Jessica, hasn’t figured out a way to break it off with the arrogant son of a prominent senator, who happens to be her boss at the law firm where she works. Oh, and did I mention her dad is totally pushing for her to marry the cheating scum? So, what’s a girl to do? Take a vacation with her best friend and try to get her priorities in order, which sounds like a great idea until…   An idyllic Caribbean vacation turns deadly when hostages are taken at one of Mexico’s most popular Mayan ruins. The kidnappers believe the abduction will be a simple way to negotiate the release of a colleague from a Texas prison, but matters become complicated and the stakes much higher when they realize one of their hostages is the daughter of a powerful U.S. Senator and another is an ex-Army Ranger, who has no intention of playing by the rules.   I’ll be giving away a $10 Amazon...

This week I reached 1,000 Twitter followers. That may not sound like much to some, but it’s huge to me, and I wanted to celebrate. I haven’t been at Twitter too long and I don’t use any special programs nor have I purchased anything to gain followers.   I just try to re-tweet interesting photos and news (mostly on books, writing, travel, and gardening), inspiring quotes, and information about my books, blog, and adventures.   If you’re not already following me on Twitter, please find me at https://twitter.com/kimmcmahill . And if you are, thank you. Your interest is truly appreciated. To celebrate this little milestone, I’m giving away a download of my Kindle Boxed Set, which contains three of my adventure novels, Marked In Mexico , Big Horn Storm , and Deadly Exodus . For your chance at a free Amazon Kindle download, just comment below with your email address or twitter handle, so that I can contact the randomly selected winner via email or twitter direct message (you...

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Leap Into Books Giveaway Hop over the past week. Congratulations to Georgia on being selected to receive a trade paperback copy of TheLodge and an assortment of other Embrace Adventure goodies. I hope you all had fun and won a lot of wonderful prizes. Thanks again for playing along, and for giving some of us lesser-known writers a shot. Over the last week, you may just have discovered your new favorite author.

Welcome to the Leap Into Books Giveaway Hop , where nearly150 bloggers are giving away great goodies. Here at Embrace Adventure , I’m giving away an Adventure pack, which includes a trade paperback copy of my first and only mystery novel, The Lodge , a set of my recently designed luggage tags, magnets, and a supply of customized tip charts. The Lodge is a cozy mystery set off the Alaskan mainland, and it’s only available while supplies last through Amazon - when the print run is gone, it’s gone. Its sequel, Deadly Ruins , is an a rcheological adventure thriller, available in trade paperback and Kindle. My four most recent novels (listed to the right) are all adventure suspense with a little romance mixed in. Visit your favorite on-line book retailer for blurbs and prices. And, as always, twitter followers are appreciated at https://twitter.com/kimmcmahill .   For a chance at the adventure gift pack, simply comment on this post with an email address, and a recipient will ...

Welcome to this week’s Book Hooks blog hop, and the unveiling of my Embrace Adventure luggage tags. Here’s a little teaser from my contemporary international adventure thriller, Shrouded In Secrets . Also, comment with your email address through Thursday, February 20, 2014 and a randomly selected participant will receive a set of luggage tags. Excerpt: Light filled the grotto, temporarily blinding Pete. A thin woman stood, staring at him with haunting green eyes and a confident smirk. Ebony hair pulled back into a tight ponytail, she wore a black thigh-length diving suit that clung to her ample breasts and accentuated the gentle curve of her hips and trim waist. In her hand, she clutched a glistening dagger. But, what kept Pete transfixed were her eyes. The unique and beautiful shade of green didn’t exist in nature. Their almond-shape held ice and evil, and the soulless chill in her stare made him shudder.   Blurb: When the massacre of an unarmed South American...

The following short stories were written by Prism Book Group authors in round-robin style during various promotional events.  Each author took a turn with the story (I participated in Lightning Strikes ), adding the next scene, with the freedom to take the book in any direction. These stories are offered free of charge directly through the publisher at http://Prismbookgroup.com or through Amazon.   I hope you enjoy these free and fun short reads. Lightning Strikes - After a storm, a major power outage leaves two at-odds neighbors dependent on each other. Forced to unite, will their animosity for each other crash like thunder or will they discover love as lightning strikes?   AfterThe Storm - Bonded by a harrowing cat rescue, Luke and Rachel are instant friends, but they can’t deny their attraction despite their business relationship. Rachel worries dating her boss is a bad idea, but soon the least of her worries. When two dead bodies are found in their apartm...

Don’t miss this opportunity to get your free Kindle download of Denise Moncrief’s, Purgatory , from February 4 th through 8 th .   Purgatory is Book Two of the Colorado Series – The follow up to An Impostor in Town .  Click on the title to be direct to Amazon. Blurb:   Five years ago, a tragic accident robbed Chris Smith of a normal life. Left with only a jagged scar, a set of wedding rings, and bits of memory—smells, sounds, and fleeting feelings—she copes with the loss of her identity. Amnesia has made her life a living purgatory…until she meets Steve West.   Steve’s construction company is remodeling the ski lifts in Purgatory, Colorado. However looking at Chris is seeing the face of his deceased wife. Now the truths he’d been forced to believe have him searching for answers.   Murder, deception, and missing ransom money. Can Steve protect Chris…and prove she’s the wife he never believed dead before the killer tries again?   Exc...

This isn’t just another book release announcement, but rather a chance to get to know author, Judy Baker, and an opportunity to receive a free copy of one of her Silver Sage Creek Novels.   Welcome Judy, thank you for stopping by, and the floor is yours!   JUDY: Thank you Kim for inviting me to announce Book 3 in the Silver Sage Creek novels, Better She Love , now available.   I’ve been intrigue with the West from an early age, maybe because I was a Tennessean and watched westerns on the television with my daddy, especially Rawhide starring Clint Eastwood. Now I enjoy writing historical westerns, except I’d rather have more romance in my western stories than those early shows – like Kevin Costner and Annette Bening in Open Range – love that movie. I do hope you enjoy reading the Silver Sage Creek novels and would love to hear from you. To kick off my new release, I am giving away an ebook of either Better She Die Book One, or Better She Live Book Two to anyo...

In celebration of 100,000 views to Jacqueline Hopper’s Blog , Prism Book Group authors are sharing our 2014 goals and achievements, and giving away some great prizes including a Book Lovers Gift Pack from Prism Book Group comprised of a print copy of Sarah: Mission of Love by Gay N. Lewis, a print copy of The Last Detail by Lisa J Lickel, and three Prism eBook downloads of choice! So, make sure to enter below and then hop on over to another blog for other posts and more chances to win. Have Fun!   For 2014 my writing goal is the same as it is nearly every year – write a new adventure novel that amazes, excites, and entertains my readers, and surpasses the one I wrote before. This is a particularly challenging goal since the overall impression of any book on a reader is subjective, but hopefully I achieved my goal in 2013 with the publication of Shrouded In Secrets .    In the early years, it was easier to see the progression from novel to novel in the form of bet...

I would like to introduce Australian western author, Susan Horsnell, and welcome her to Embrace Adventure.   Just living in Australia conjures up all kinds of adventurous images in my mind, and I dream of going there someday. For now, let’s get to know Susan, and we can live our Australian dreams vicariously through her.   First, Susan, tell us a little bit about yourself.   I have been retired for almost 5 years which is wonderful. I now have the time to do the things I have always wanted. As a child I was a dancer, did TV work as well as Pantomimes at clubs during the holidays. We have a young granddaughter who is also fast becoming an accomplished dancer. We have a granddaughter who is a brilliant horsewoman and is very good at Marshall Arts, her sister is also very good at Marshall Arts. We have 2 gorgeous grandsons who are also into sports. We are very blessed.   What are your hobbies away from the computer?   We have 2 Jack Russell’s ...