The Reviews are in for Melanie Atkins's Prime Suspect!

I just wanted to share some reviews with you for Melanie's Atkins's Latest Release, Prime Suspect. Enjoy!

THE BLURB:

New Orleans Assistant District Attorney Marisa Cooper prosecutes murderers for a living, but the tables are turned when her ex-husband is found dead in her garage. To prove she didn't kill him, she must team up with her former fiancée, Slade Montgomery, the detective who risks his career — and his heart — to help her find the real killer.

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From: Shaiha - Suite Magazine

"I loved PRIME SUSPECT! The flow of this story was so fast and furious that I hardly had time to come up for air."

*****

From: Autiotalo - Enchanted Ramblings
Rating - 5 Wands


"This is a suspenseful, stylish story written in a rich, evocative style that complements the setting of New Orleans. The plot is clever without being convoluted, and its fast-paced action pulls the reader along."

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Hana K - Romance Junkies
Rating = 4 Blue Ribbons


"PRIME SUSPECT hooks you from the explosive first chapter."

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Elise - ECataRomance
Rating = 4.5 Stars


"The plot has many surprises that will keep you ensnared in the pages. So sit back and take in the ride that Melanie Atkins will give you in Prime Suspect."


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Linda Bass - The Romance Studio
Rating = 5 Hearts


"Ms. Atkins writes a compelling novel titled PRIME SUSPECT that is full of twists. The writing flowed smoothly and keeps you guessing of its conclusion. For every mystery lover this one is a must!"


Congrats, Melanie!

Featured Interview with Melanie Atkins, Author of Prime Suspect

I'd like to welcome author Melanie Atkins to the blog. She's the author of New Orleans Detective Series. Now onto the questions. Thank for being here, Melanie.

#1 - Prime Suspect is book 2 in the New Orleans Detective Series. How did you get the inspiration for the series?

I love New Orleans. Cops fascinate me...especially hot cops. So I decided to put the two together...and the series was born.

STEPH: Haha! Nothing wrong with that. I was an MP in the Army and my husband is currently an officer for LAPD.


#2 - How did the plot of Prime Suspect come to you? An ADA being accused of murder?

I wanted to put the heroine in jeopardy, and the juxtaposition of an officer of the court being accused of a crime was just too good to pass up -- especially when she must depend on the man she left at the altar to help prove her innocence.

STEPH: I love the premise of the plot and I can't wait to read the novel!

#3 - How did you come to set the novel in New Orleans? What makes the city special to you?

I only live three hours away and went to college even closer than that, so I've spent a lot of time there. I love the city. From the quaint homes in the Garden District, to the wrought iron balconies of the French Quarter, to the green confines of City Park. I just love it. The history, the romance. The resilient people. And now with the Saints going to the Super Bowl... Need I say more? (Except maybe Who Dat!! lol)

STEPH: Hehe - WHO DAT indeed!

#4 - Cast the characters - Who is Marisa? Who is Slade. (I love seeing who the author envisions as playing their characters)

Marisa: Evangeline Lilly
Slade: Jude Law

STEPH: Awesome cast! I'm at the movie!

#5 - What's the latest movie you saw?

It's Complicated, starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwyn and Steve Martin. It was hilarious!


#6 - Describe your writer's space - neat, messy, or wild..

Let's just say it's much neater now than it was a month ago. I've been on a major cleaning spree


#7 - Do you listen to music while you write? Do you find inspiration in music?

I do listen to music sometimes, and it helps me channel my thoughts. But I also like eye candy and often have a crime drama on the TV at the same time (with the sound muted, of course).



#8 - Tell me about your little feline muses.

Shipper is a white manx with gray spots. She's stubborn, opinionated, and smart as a whip. Widget, a tortoise shell mix, is more laid back and loves to spend her days on the back of the couch. And Spike is a gray tabby with leopard spots who loves to go outside and hunt.


STEPH: Ah... I love the kitties. ((hugs)) Thanks for being with us here today, Melanie.

Smiles
Steph

Featured FEB 2010 Release - Prime Suspect by Melanie Atkins

ABOUT THE BOOK:

New Orleans Assistant District Attorney Marisa Cooper prosecutes murderers for a living, but the tables are turned when her ex-husband is found dead in her garage. To prove she didn't kill him, she must team up with her former fiancée, Slade Montgomery, the detective who risks his career — and his heart — to help her find the real killer.

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EXCERPT:

"ADA Cooper?" The younger of the two policemen had white-blond hair and a stern countenance. "We met in court a few weeks ago."

She nodded. "Officer Brennan. I remember."

"You reported a dead body?" The older officer cocked his dark head. She didn’t recognize him. The gray marking his temples gleamed in the muted light. Daisy sniffed at his shoes, and he turned his attention to the dog. "Does she bite?"

"Not usually." Marisa pulled the animal back. "The body’s in my garage. It-it’s my ex-husband, Nikolai. Nikolai Assimov. We’ve been divorced a while. I don’t know what he’s doing here. I just—"

"Yes, ma’am. Please stay here." The older officer pulled his pistol and motioned to the younger cop. "You take the back."


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Melanie Atkins a multi-published author of romantic suspense, a fan of crime dramas, and an avid reader. Writing is more than an escape for her -- it's a way of life. She grew up in the Deep South listening to tall tales and penning stories about her cats. Now she writes gripping stories of love, suspense, and mystery with the help of her furry little feline muses.

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Link to Prime Suspect on Amazon.com

Prime Suspect

Welcome guest blogger, Desert Breeze Author, Melanie Atkins

A White Christmas? Not here!

I live in the Deep South, and I've never, ever seen a white Christmas. Sure, we had a dusting of snow, maybe an inch, a couple of weeks ago...but that was on December 5th. Weeks away from Christmas Day. My cats were startled by the quiet cold, by the way the damp snow chilled their paws. But they're adventurous beings, and they had a blast romping through it and exploring that new, strange world. The snow was pretty much gone by noon. Still, it was fun.

But snow on Christmas morning? It probably won't ever happen here in real life, even though I wish it would. Just once.

That's why I write. So I can make the improbable—and the impossible—happen. So I can bring fiction to life on the page, just for a little while. I love crafting an escape from the world, from the sagging economy and all the bad news. And while I write suspense, with plenty of dead bodies and baffling mysteries woven into the plot, the romantic twist guarantees a happy ending. Every time.

My next book with Desert Breeze, PRIME SUSPECT, is due out in February. It starts with a murder...but hang on for the ride, because I think you'll be smiling at the end.

Blurb: New Orleans Assistant District Attorney Marisa Cooper prosecutes murderers for a living, but the tables are turned on her when her ex-husband is found dead in her garage. To prove her innocence, she must team up with her former fiancée, Slade Montgomery, the detective who risks his career--and his heart--to help her find the real killer.

Hope you'll check it out! You can read more about PRIME SUSPECT and all of my projects at www.melanieatkin.com and http://melanieatkins.wordpress.com. Be sure to find me on Facebook and Twitter, too. (On Twitter, I'm melanie_atkins)
Thanks for allowing me to guest blog!