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I'm so excited for you to read, King of Hearts,

the first book in my new series, Deuces Wild.

Available for preorder on Amazon

Check out this amazing intro!

Old West lawman, gambler, gunslinger, and showman, James "Wild Bill" Hickok, was murdered on August 2, 1876, while playing five-card draw at Nuttal & Mann's Saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory.

Jack McCall, a disgruntled gambler, approached Hickok from behind and shot him at point-blank range in the back of the head, killing him instantly. McCall was later hanged for the murder, but by then, America had lost one of its premier Wild West heroes.

Legend tells us "Wild Bill" held two pairs at the moment of his death, black aces and eights--the dead man's hand. The identity of his fifth card has been the subject of conjecture for years.

For the purpose of this series, I've chosen the Deuce of Hearts for that card-in-the-hole, in honor of a little boy named Devlin who loved to play the violin. In honor of a father's undying love for his son.

Some players think wild cards are amateurish and juvenile. Others believe the more wild cards in the game, the greater their chance of winning. I only know that one Deuce and a pair makes three of a kind, and that sounds a lot like a family to me. You be the judge.

Deuces Wild...

Another Pre-order you won't want to miss!

King of Hearts

The 1st book in The Deuces Wild Series

Available on Amazon

Tucker Chase. FBI agent and tough-as-they-come ex-Navy SEAL, Tucker's take-all-comers attitude attracts trouble on the job and off, but he still gets the hard jobs done. He makes no bones about being the baddest ass on the planet--until his ex-wife runs off to Vietnam with his only son, Deuce.

Until the woman he won't admit to loving leaves on some humanitarian mission to who knows where.

Until he has to ask for help...

Melissa McCormack. Widow to one of America's finest USMC war heroes, Melissa is everything Tucker isn't. Sophisticated. Wealthy. Respected. Don't forget celibate since Brady,

the first love of her life, passed away. She wants Tucker as much as he wants her, but not if she ends

up like that elite rifle he toted while in the SEAL team, the weapon he could field strip in his sleep without thought or care.

The one he took for granted...

So what have I been doing these past weeks? Traveling! This is one of the places I've been privileged to visit, the Memorial in Odessa, TX, for American Sniper Chris Kyle. Interestingly, I was able to stand there on September, 11, 2016, the 15th anniversary of 9-11.

If you know me at all, you know how much I respect the military, its veterans, and its heroes. Chris Kyle is one of those heroes. The memorial is a powerful statement of the kind of man he was and the life he lived.

 

He's coming...

Sneak Preview of Adam

Book 11

In the Company of Snipers

Military Romance series

Coming to Amazon and Kindle April 30th

He lives for the rush…

Thrill seeking ex-Navy SEAL Adam Torrey loves a good HALO jump. There’s nothing better than the exhilaration and freedom of a heart-stopping, high altitude plummet to earth—until he comes face to face with Shannon Reagan, daughter of the billionaire inventor behind the world’s most lethal military drone. She’s champagne and caviar to Adam’s beer and pizza. They have absolutely nothing in common. Except those damned drones…

Thought for the day

Sea Fever

by John Masefield

“I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,

And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;

And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,

And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide

Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;

And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,

And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,

To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;

And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over."

I can't post this enough...

Senior Chief SEAL Edward C. Byers

Medal of Honor Recipient

"Byers was the second SEAL through the door of a tiny, one-room building where Joseph was held hostage. As bullets zipped across the room, Byers leaped on top the doctor, using his own body armor to shield the captive as his fellow SEALs exchanged gun fire with enemy fighters. "Anyone who has been in combat knows that in those moments you either react or you get killed," Byers said in Navy video released Friday. As Byers protected Joseph, he spotted an AK-47 wielding Taliban guard just inches away. He continued to shield Joseph with his body as he grabbed the gunman by the throat, pinning him to a wall long enough for another SEAL to shoot him dead." 

ALEX

Book 1

In the Company of Snipers

is live on Audible!

Amazon link: 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0198WKD9S/?tag=irishwincom-20

Everyone loves a free book, right?

In honor of Veterans Day and to celebrate Maverick's outstanding success, GABE, Book #8, will be free this weekend

November 14 - 15th only!

You do NOT want to miss this chance

because it won't happen again.

Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010EAQYS2/?tag=irishwincom-20

5 Stars for Maverick!

(by Malissa Coy, Reads All The Books Blog)

Amazon link:

 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0148UYTS6/?tag=irishwincom-20

So it is an established fact that I love this author and the In The Company of Snipers series, each of these characters have taken up residence in my heart and have become special 'friends' to me, as you all well know Harley being my long time favorite.  That said, Irish Winters, you have ruined me with Maverick, ruined me in the very best of ways. 

I went into Maverick with some trepidation, much like I did when I got my hands on Gabe's book, (yeah, these last two in the series have been hard reads) I couldn't see how you were gong to make this work.  These books have always been about The T.E.A.M., yes each book revolves around one couple but in the end it is always about the family that is Alex Stewarts hand picked group of dedicated, more often than not broken ex Marines and Soldiers.  So when I read the synopsis, when I knew that Maverick was literally walking away from The T.E.A.M. I couldn't fathom how this would all work out.  How can you take The T.E.A.M. out of the equation?  I am so very happy to tell you, with out really telling you anything at all because I just don't want to give it away, that it all works and it works beautifully.  Maverick's book has burrowed itself right up next to Harley's in my heart and the best part about that is how unexpected it was. 

You've heard me say in the past that reading a particular book was like watching a movie and not that I couldn't see this one as a movie but there was something even more powerful about Maverick's story.  It was like seeing snap shots of pictures, of having been in those moments, having lived them, breathed them, and loved in them.  This book was plain and simple, visually stunning.  Irish's words and descriptions roll like waves across your mind, painting pictures so clear and beautiful that I not only spent half my read with emotional tears in my eyes but also having eyes that were glassy with unshed tears from the simple beauty that was before me.  The imagery was literally breath-taking to me.

"The sound of hooves on hard-packed dirt drew nearer.  In seconds, galloping draft horses, their heads held high with manes tossing in the breeze, zeroed in on the gate.  Most were the same reddish-brown with black manes as Star, but one was nearly pearlescent with a white mane, the dappling on its hide nearly imperceptible.  A glossy, coal black fellow with a coat that glistened in the early evening light galloped in."

Not only was Irish able to take my breath away visually but emotionally I was lost to the story.  Maverick will both melt and break your heart.  China, what an amazing character she is.  Strong, beautiful, so unbelievably caring...you fall in love with her the moment she crosses the first page and Kyrie...what a sweet baby girl, I can't even go there with you guys with out tearing up again. 

Irish Winters took a risk with this one.  Her evil characters are the kind of evil that makes you skin crawl, they are the kind of characters that if not done just right can ruin a book because they are so hard to comprehend, their behavior so hurtful, cruel, and ugly...if not done well they could have simply come off as unbelievable and outlandish but Irish nails it with this pair.  As far as Leezel I have never both hated a character so much and wished for them to some how be 'fixed', of course only to rot in jail...but that is a whole different thing, haha.  Separating a good portion of the story from The T.E.A.M. was also a big risk as well, but it truly works out beautifully and coming back to them all in the second half of the book only makes seeing them all again that much sweeter.  Getting to catch up a little on each of our favorite couples and seeing them all rallying around one another just brought a smile to my face, a sorely needed one...this book is a tear jerker, but in the best kind of way. 

I hope that you will pick up this book, it can be read as a stand-alone but I HIGHLY suggest reading the whole series from book 1 onward.  If you chose not to you won't be disappointed, you won't be confused but you will be missing out on some wonderful moments.  These books are for anyone with a love of Contemporary Romance.  They are military based characters, but that doesn't always play a huge roll in each book.  There is quite a bit of action and suspense and of course love....they are in the end beautiful love stories that revolve around an ever growing and wonderful family of friends! 

Today instead of just leaving you with a ~ Happy Reading~ I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to all our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen.  The men and women who have fought for our country and for their own countries are in my heart and thoughts today, Veteran's Day!  I hope that you each might take a moment to thank a Veteran or Active Duty Service man or woman today.  Thank you to Irish for writing such wonderful stories about Military Veterans, especially the ones that struggle the most after their service (Harley, you will always make my heart hurt and smile), and also for about the people who love them though it all! 

So from my Military Family to yours:

~ HAPPY VETERANS DAY ~

And 

~ HAPPY READING ~ 

On Saturday and Sunday, November 14th and 15th in celebration of Veteran's Day Irish is also making book 8 in her In The Company of Snipers series, GABE free!  Make sure to hop on over to Amazon and get it! 

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This is my absolute favorite of all times.

Adam Brown

Navy SEAL, Team 6

Ex meth and cocaine addict

Father

Patriot

Unlikely hero

Best damned story ever!

Maverick is here!

I love this guy!

He's the unhappiest junior agent on The TEAM.

Tall, dark, and brooding.

He can't come to grips with what happened in Afghanistan. 

I can't wait for you to meet him!

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This man is so hot, he's sizzling.

You know you want him.

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Maverick, Book 9

In the Company of Snipers

Release date: October 18th

Available for Preorder at Amazon

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TAYLOR Teaser.....

Love this guy!

TAYLOR, In the Company of Snipers, Book 7

is available on Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Company-Snipers-Book-7-ebook/dp/B00WRBV97S

TAYLOR is going strong!

It's always a good feeling when the book you're worried, cried and labored over is well received by your fans, but when they're willing to express their appreciation with an honest review? Best thing ever! From Janett Gomez, from The Pleasure of Reading:

 Review

This is the newest installment in a wonderful series which leads us on an emotional roller coaster ranging from anger to tears in just a few sentences.

Taylor a military hero, that didn't have the best childhood,

he finds himself injured, kidnapped, and held against his will for a reason he finds hard to believe at first, but he vows to get away and take care of whoever wounded him.

Gracie has watched over Taylor for years on the request of someone else, in love with him through the years. When Taylor is injured it only seemed natural she would be the one to come to his rescue and make him well again, and maybe tell him all about his past and help him understand why he came to be where he currently is.

To say these two started off a relationship in the oddest way would be an understatement, but it was one of the sweetest coming together I've ever read.

When the truth about his past starts coming out, Taylor broke my heart. I cried a few times, and I wanted to reach in the book and hold him, crooning soft words to him, as well as reassure him time and time again that  he was worthy of love and affection. 

The patience and love from our Gracie came straight from her heart and soul, you can tell by the way the words are written that this woman has been all about this man her whole life.

There wasn't a lot of sexual content in this book and it made me love it even more. We get a real story made up of mutual respect and kindness and get to watch a match made in heaven unfold based on true feelings and not on sexual lust. That along give this author 5 solid stars.

The happily ever after we get was so well written that as soon as I finished the book I went back and re-read some of my favorite parts and tried to imagine what a young Taylor must have felt, and I cried all over again.

I recommend this book to anyone that wants just an all around awesome story of how a little boy lost gets everything he ever wanted in the end, family, friends, and a woman that loves him I'm spite of it all.

Five incredibly soulful stars to Taylor, Gracie and Ms. Winters.

5 Stars for Taylor!

From the Marvelous Malissa Coy  aka Reads All The Books

REVIEW

You all know that In the Company of Snipers is one of my favorite romance series out there.  I love the heart of all of Irish's Hero's, their struggles and triumphs, their fight to come home from war and blend back into society.  I have ached with them, cried with them, railed against the injustice of it all as I watched their worlds evolve and change while they struggled to move forward.  I have seen beautiful strong women come into each of their lives and bring them back from the brink of madness, despair, and heart ache.  I have watched these couples fight, kill, and cry for one another.  I have watched them love and hate and I have loved each of them for it.  Their stories touch our souls and I hope encourages each of us to consider the Soldiers around us.  Are the stories in this series exaggerated or a bit over the top, yes, but that is what makes them entertaining.  What isn't exaggerated is the feelings and issues that these Soldiers bring back with them and I adore that about Irish's characters.  The feelings are raw and real and they suck you in and make you think and feel.  Taylor's story while a bit of a departure from the original feel of the series was for me still no less emotional or raw.  

While Taylor does have challenges that come from his time in the service it felt like he had a better control over his 'demons' from that time than our past Heroes.  Now I think that is simply because he had a life time of misery to live before he ever stepped foot in a combat zone.  Taylor is a scarred man, his childhood has left him feeling broken, unworthy, and unlovable.  He made me want to let go of Harley long enough to wrap him up in my arms with a kiss to his forehead and softly whispered words of praise in his ear...and if someone can get me to let go of Harley you know it's serious.  *wink*  

I feel like I say this a lot with Irish's books but I don't want to go into too many details about the story itself because there are so many pivotal points where things shift and change that if I give you details it could ruin the story line and the suspense.  Talking of suspense, this book is chock full of it, right from the first few pages.  I have to admit that those first few pages had me confused.  I kept trying to figure out what was going on.  Did I forget something from the last book, Rory?  Did, I miss a few pages?  No, Irish just plain threw me right to the wolves with this one, haha.  If you are expecting a slow build up, forget it, this story starts out full throttle and doesn't really slow down until the final pages.  

Let's talk Gracie.  I loved Gracie.  I loved that this is a woman who takes her promises and duty seriously, a woman who has this amazing heart that is open so wide to everyone that you can't help but fall in love with her.  She is a gentle soul that will fight to her last breath for those she loves and she won't give up.  She is exactly the woman Taylor needed, a woman that won't let him quit, a woman that can prove that he is worthy of love, that he was worthy of waiting for.  One of my favorite things about this story is that we really got to know Taylor and Gracie as a couple.  We have these beautiful moments of history between the two of them that will make you heart melt.  Their love is not a fast paced fall into bed kind of love, but this simple, quiet, beautiful love built on the solid ground of history and the promise of the future.  I promise it will make more sense as you read the story but with these two characters you can truly see their spirit through out the book and with their history I think that is so important to this story.  Their spirits move throughout the entire book and even though it is full of heart breaking moments and suspense there is this calmness that just washes across you and centers you to these two main characters.  The fact that Irish was able to evoke that feeling from me leaves me in a bit of awe and I have to wonder if she felt this quiet sense of peace as she wrote the words.  

Final note before I begin to wax poetic...I was so glad to see Alex back strong in the forefront of the story.  He is always there in the back ground, but I really felt like in this story he was a true presence and I think we needed his assertive personality to balance out the other characters, particularly Taylor's dad, who should be glad Taylor found Gracie and not me, because General, you'd have likely found an arrow in your chest a long time ago...just saying.  I also loved the appearance of past characters and future ones, hellooooo Gabe.  I'll end by saying that anyone that could make me almost want to unwrap myself from Harley is worth some of your time and Taylor, he's a contender!  

This is a great read for anyone looking for a sweet romance with a complex hero, a determined heroine, and a suspenseful and heart wrenching story.  It's not a overly difficult read but as with many of these books there are tough moments, ones that will bring tears to your eyes. This one is no exception and one part of the story line in particular can be tough to get through. Your heart will truly ache for the White Hawk family, but it is pivotal to the story line and Irish does the family and the story justice.  Taylor can be read as a stand alone but the epilogue will give away a few spoilers if you haven't read the series from the beginning so go in with caution if you choose to start here. 

~Happy Reading~

Zack needs your help!

I can't figure Zack out. As of May 2, 2015, the book has a solid 4.8 out of 5 stars reviews on Amazon, so I know people like him once they read him. Yet he continues to undersell all of the other books in the series, In the Company of Snipers. Why is that? Is it the cover?  The blurb? The color purple? The scenery in the background? I'm not desperate - okay, so maybe I am. A little. I'd love to hear your suggestions on ways to get this bad boy into better shape. Send me a comment at 1irishwinters@gmail.com if you have any ideas. I'd love to hear from you!

Also, he will be free on Amazon Kindle tomorrow, May 4th, if you'd like to check him out for yourself.

http://www.amazon.com/Zack-In-Company-Snipers-Book-ebook/dp/B00JZZSRHY

He just wants to play...

Life is perfect for ex-Marine scout sniper Zack Lennox. He's got it made: fast car, fast women and the best job on the planet--until he comes face to face with a tiny girl caught up in a child-smuggling ring. The moment he decides to rescue helpless Chai Yenn, his perfect life is at risk. He's entered the world of the Black Dragon Syndicate where babies and children are bartered for cold hard cash.

He just doesn't know it yet.

She's on a mission...

Life is anything but perfect for Mei Xing, a single mother searching for her kidnapped daughter, LiLi. When law enforcement proves worthless, she takes matters into her own hands and runs headlong into the handsome Agent Lennox. He's cocky and self-assured. She's determined to run over anyone in her way. he's just a man. How difficult could it be to dupe him into teller all he knows?

Mei is about to find out.