Happy Birthday Victim Of Desire

My first novel, Victim Of Desire, was released one year ago today! In honor of this momentous occasion, I'm giving away a PDF copy to a random commenter. I'll post the winner tomorrow. Thanks for playing!

Blurb:

Ex-soap star, Rachel Carpenter, is a single mom coping with the daily problems of raising three daughters and operating her bookstore in the Napa Valley wine country. Kane Lafferty is a burned out police detective struggling with his own demons. The attraction between the two is immediate, though they both have reasons to avoid a relationship. At a wilderness camp in the High Sierra, their passion grows. But someone is watching. A man obsessed with Rachel since her soap star days is determined to have her at any cost. Danger mounts as the stalker’s reign of terror escalates. Kane risks his life to protect Rachel and her daughters, but can he uncover the predator’s identity in time? Or will Rachel have to sacrifice herself and her relationship with Kane to save her family?

Excerpt:

They were almost back to camp when Kane stopped and took her into his arms. His lips were hot and demanding, eliciting an answer she was more than willing to give. Suddenly the hair on the back of her neck rose, and she pulled away.

“I think someone is watching us,” she said.

The sun was sinking behind the mountains, creating shadows in the forest. He scanned the woods, his eyes searching for something out of place. “I don’t see anyone. Did you hear something?”

“No, it was just a feeling, but it gave me gooseflesh. My imagination must be working overtime.”

He rubbed his hands along her arms. “We should probably get back to camp anyway. I hear the dinner bell ringing.”

“Will you join us at the campfire this evening?”

He ran a finger along her cheekbone, then traced the curve of her lip. Rachel’s breath caught.

“I’d love to.”

“Great, then let’s go eat. I’m starving, and if I know my girls, they probably aren’t waiting.”

“You go on ahead. I’ll take Daisy back to the cabin and give her some dinner.”

“Thanks, Kane, but you don’t have to do that.”

“I don’t mind.”

She reached up and kissed his cheek. “Then I’ll see you in a few minutes.”

As she hurried toward the picnic area, she felt the same prickling sensation at the base of her neck. If it didn’t seem so ridiculous, she would swear she was being watched.

Reviews:

"This was a fantastic, romantic suspense novel... I highly recommend this novel to those who enjoy their suspense with just the right amount of affection."
5 Hearts from The Romance Studio

"Another brilliant story from Jannine Gallant, Victim of Desire is an edge of your seat thriller at it’s best."
5 Stars from Single Titles

"A captivating Romantic Suspense with exceptionally well-drawn and heart-warming family dynamics."
4.25 Stars from Night Owl Reviews