Dear Readers, Lisa
has been a friend of mine for a long time. I mentored her in her early writing
career. I’ve been thrilled to watch what the Lord has been doing in her writing
life since then. She’s a multiple-award winner, and her books are wonderful
reads. Very exciting romantic suspense novels with characters, who quickly grow
in the reader’s heart and mind. Since Lisa and her husband are missionaries,
they’ve lived in several countries and they’ve traveled to exciting locales
that make wonderful settings for her novels.
Taken is set in both the United
States and Paris .
They have visit Paris
more than once, so stopping plot twists. I loved this book, and I know you
will, too.
Welcome back, Lisa. If
you were planning a women’s retreat, what would be the theme for it?
I’d love a retreat that focused on each person realizing
their value in God’s eyes and how He can use ordinary people—like each one of
us—for extraordinary things. And where women could see that they’re not alone
in this journey.
I like the sound of
this already. Who would you want as speakers and why?
The first name that came to me was Elizabeth Elliott. She’s
been such an influence on my life as someone who lost so much and yet in the
process gained so much from her dedication to serving God no matter what.
I studied her life a
lot when I was writing for Accelerated Christian Education, because they wanted
me to write about her. That would be a wonderful retreat. Where would you hold
the retreat and why?
Somewhere warm and sunny and tropical. In fact, I have the
perfect location in a bunch of bungalows not far from our house, along the Indian Ocean where the sand is warm and white, and
there’s nothing but blue ocean for as far as you can see. As long as we’re
imagining. J
Then let’s imagine
that you sign me up for that retreat. Do you read print books or ebooks? Or a
combination of the two?
I honestly didn’t think I’d ever enjoy reading ebooks, but
four years ago, my husband bought me a Kindle, and I’ve been reading on it ever
since and love it. And because we don’t live near any bookstores, I love being
able to automatically download any book I need. It’s so convenient.
The featured book has
an interesting title. How did you come up with it?
I love the title, and it fits perfectly. My heroine’s niece
is kidnapped, and she is determined to find her—even if it costs her
everything.
So what is the book
about?
Kate Elliot's suburban life turns upside down when her
sister is shot and her niece kidnapped. Unsure of whom to trust, she turns to
FBI agent Marcus O'Brian. But Kate doesn't want to leave the case to the
authorities. Against the handsome agent's orders, she tracks her niece to Paris , and the City of Light quickly becomes a city of danger. Marcus
can't explain why he feels such a strong connection with the headstrong woman,
but soon he's taking on the role of Kate's protector. Yet when the kidnappers
demand a ransom Kate can't deliver, he's not sure how much longer he can keep
her alive. Now Marcus has the next twenty-four hours to save a stolen child and
the woman he's grown to love.
Please give us the
first page of the book for my readers.
“911, what’s your emergency?”
Kate Elliot pressed her cell phone against her ear with her
shoulder as she fumbled to open her sister’s front door with her spare key. The
lock stuck. “My sister. . .I think. . .I think she’s been shot.”
“What is the location of the emergency, ma’am?”
Kate squeezed her eyes shut, fighting back tears as she gave
the woman her sister’s address.
“The paramedics are in route now, ma’am.”
Thirty seconds later, Kate managed to open the door. She
stepped inside the two-story house in the upscale Dallas suburb, her heart pounding. Dora the
Explorer giggled on the flat screen TV in the living room. The normally
immaculate house had been completely trashed.
“Rachel!” She screamed out her sister’s name.
Kate picked up the remote, froze Dora’s character, then
called for her sister again, but only an eerie silence greeted her. Trying not
to panic, she checked quickly through the downstairs.
There was no sign of her sister.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
I have a website where you can keep up with my latest books
at www.lisaharriswrites.com and
a blog, myblogintheheartofafrica.blogspot.com where I share bits and pieces of
our life in Africa .
Thanks so much for having me, Lena !
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26 comments:
I have always loved Lisa's books, she is such a great writer! I would love to read Taken
Thank you from Ohio
mcnuttjem0AT gmaildot com
I love Lisa's stories and am eager to read TAKEN! Thanks so much for the chance to learn more about this great author and win a copy of her latest release!
Britney Adams, TX
Taken sounds like a great, suspenseful book. I can't wait to get my hands on it!
J.C. -Indiana-
This does sound suspenseful. I'd love to read it.
California
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I have become a recent fan of Lisa Harris books. Her Southern Crimes series ranks among the best in the romantic suspense genre, in my opinion. Looking forward to reading Taken!
Pam in Ohio
Sounds suspenseful!
-Melissa M. from TN
I LOVE her books. Can't wait to read this one! Thanks for the giveaway!
Melissa O. in NC
A Lisa Harris suspense! ! I'd love reading this one too...
Dee From NE
d_stevens310ATLiveDoTCo M
would love to win. Angela in KY
I have always liked the stories told in the Love Inspired Suspense line. This one will be no different, I'm sure. [I mean I'll like it also]
I like Lisa's idea for a retreat -- often times women especially forget or don't realize their value in God. And I can't help but like her idea of where to hold a retreat. :)
donna {dot} durnell {at} sbcglobal {dot} net -- from OKLAHOMA!
Thanks so much, Lena, for letting me stop by and share about Taken. And thanks so much to all of you for stopping by. Love reading through your comments and am thrilled that some of you enjoyed my Southern Crimes series! And I think you're right, Donna. It would be an awesome retreat!
A very exciting first page thank you.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
I absolutely LOVE Lisa's work and would love to win a copy of Taken. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
I live in Indiana.
Blessings,
Cindy W.
I love Lisa's books! they are always so good, and leave me on the edge of my seat!
I'd love to read Love Inspired stories and would like to read Taken.
cluedn@embarqmail.com ; Texas
I've always LOVED Lisa's books. Would be amazing to read Taken!! Thanks for the chance to win, love your blog, followed!
Nicki Olsen, Appomattox, VA
olsen(.)nicole8(@)gmail(.)com
Great page. I love mystery and travel in books. Jan in TX fishingjan[at]aol[dpt]com
Enter me!!
Conway, SC.
Hi Lisa & Lena! Taken already has me sucked into the story. Besides I've loved everything else I've read by Lisa so I'm sure I'll enjoy this just as much!
Kristen in OK
kam110476 at gmail dot com
Hi Lisa & Lena! Taken already has me sucked into the story. Besides I've loved everything else I've read by Lisa so I'm sure I'll enjoy this just as much!
Kristen in OK
kam110476 at gmail dot com
Love meeting all of you here and am thrilled many of you have already read and enjoyed my book! Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy reading!
Taken sounds like a great book. I am a missionary in Russia. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I love the Paris setting... can't wait to read Taken!
Merry in MN
A good suspense book is always great to read.
Beth from IA
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