SIT-DOWN SATURDAY
With Cynthia Thomason
Hi Everyone, welcome to Sit-down Saturday. Today I’m
going to talk about my February release, HIGH COUNTRY COP, the first of a
trilogy about the Cahills of North Carolina. So much is going on with this
month’s releases of Heartwarming books including a fabulous contest for some
great prize packages. But more about that later.
I have come to think of the Cahills almost as
family. Mom, Cora, who lives on the family farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
North Carolina. Son, Carter, about whom this book is written. He is chief of
police in the small mountain town of Holly River. His brother, Jace, the
laid-back, guitar-playing brother who
owns the local rafting expedition company. And sister Ava, whose journey will
take her from corporate America back to the town she loves.
What
makes this book so special?
Well, it’s the first of the series, and I’m hopeful
readers will like all the stories of the Cahills. Carter is an honorable man, a
“good cop,” who cares for his community and family. He’s suffered some setbacks
in his life, none so profound as the loss of Miranda Jefferson, the love of his
life. She moved away, married, but now is back. And Carter must decide if he
will follow his heart or follow the law.
The other factor that makes this book so special is
my personal love of the setting. I have been going to the small town of Banner
Elk in the North Carolina High Country for several years. The town is charming,
as most small towns are. The people are welcoming and friendly, as most small
town people are, and the barbecue is great. If you decide to visit Banner Elk,
make your reservations early. We only have one motel, but a number of beautiful
bed and breakfasts.
Who
is a favorite character in this book?
Now that’s not fair! I like all the characters or I
wouldn’t have written about them. But aside from the hero and heroine, I
suppose I like Miranda’s ten-year-old daughter, Emily, the best. She’s smart
and sassy and draws conclusions that the adults sometimes miss. And she’s a
whiz with a camera. Since I have a son, I always enjoy getting into the girl’s
point of view.
Where
did I get the idea for this book?
Research, research! I knew I wanted to write about
my favorite town in my favorite mountains, so I began touring the area with an
author’s eye for detail. I soon discovered a story around every corner. This
one came about because I was riding in a car with a friend, and a policeman
stopped us for “sliding” through a Stop sign. He was handsome and nice and let
us off with a warning. Carter Cahill was born.
I hope you’ll give all the February books a read.
Oh, the places you can go in Heartwarming books by Harlequin. And enter the
contest at the link below.
I love to hear from readers. You can contact me at www.cynthiathomason.net
Happy reading!
Cynthia
Good Morning, Cynthia! Thanks for including those gorgeous photos for us. Right now the idea of Bed and Breakfast sounds so inviting. Congratulations on a new series! This one looks really good. I wish you super-duper success with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks CAtherine. I always feel like success for one of us is success for all. So...high hopes.
DeleteOh, I love the Blue Ridge! Carter Cahill looks really good, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteCynthia, congratulations on your series. That area is stunningly beautiful--and so is Carter Cahill!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leigh!
DeleteI always like to read and learn about new settings for books as well as potential personal tourism, Cynthia. The Blue Ridge sounds very appealing as do the Cahill family. Congrats on your new release!
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about the Blue Ridge country! And Carter is the kind of guy I'd like protecting me and mine. Congrats, Cynthia!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to immerse myself in such a beautiful plaace and meet the people there. It sounds so inviting.
ReplyDeleteHope you can go there some time, Beth. It truly is beautiful.
DeleteGreat kick-off to the Cahills and the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read, Cynthia! Congrats on launching the new series!
ReplyDeleteYour series sounds so good--and your location is fantastic. (I lived in Asheville for 8 years, so I especially appreciate it.) Nothing quite like those mountains and the people who have made their lives there.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm jealous Virginia. I only go to the Blue Ridge. I've never actually lived there though I feel like I have.
DeleteOhh...I love Asheville. Especially the Biltmore House.
DeleteI’ve been to Banner Elk!! Have you been to Boone or Blowing Rock? I LOVE the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. Fortunately, I can visit often since they’re so close to where I live. They are breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteI’m going to have to get this book because I love the setting. The characters sound great too! Congratulations on the first book in a new series. ( ;