I know your jealous.
I got to read an ARC of Linda Grime’s debut novel IN A FIX!!!!
How did this wonderful thing happen to little old me? Well, Linda and I are Wolf Pack Sistahs. We share the same amazing agent–Michelle Wolfson of Wolfson Literary!!!! And to prove how wonderful Michelle is, she has allowed me to use my ARC of IN A FIX for a contest giveaway. I’ll pause for a moment while you to get excited…
While I’m waiting for you to stop jumping up and down, I’ll tell you a little bit about Linda Grimes and IN A FIX…
In a Fix
September 4, 2012
Tor Books
The start of an original new urban fantasy series starring human chameleon Ciel Halligan
Snagging a marriage proposal for her client while on an all-expenses-paid vacation should be a simple job for Ciel Halligan, aura adaptor extraordinaire. A kind of human chameleon, she’s able to take on her clients’ appearances and slip seamlessly into their lives, solving any sticky problems they don’t want to deal with themselves. No fuss, no muss. Big paycheck.
This particular assignment is pretty enjoyable… that is, until Ciel’s island resort bungalow is blown to smithereens and her client’s about-to-be-fiancé is snatched by modern-day Vikings. For some reason, Ciel begins to suspect that getting the ring is going to be a tad more difficult than originally anticipated.
Going from romance to rescue requires some serious gear-shifting, as well as a little backup. Her best friend, Billy, and Mark, the CIA agent she’s been crushing on for years — both skilled adaptors — step in to help, but their priority is, annoyingly, keeping her safe. Before long, Ciel is dedicating more energy to escaping their watchful eyes than she is to saving her client’s intended.
Suddenly, facing down a horde of Vikings feels like the least of her problems.
“A fast-paced, sexy romp with characters as original as its intriguing premise!”
— DIANA GABALDON, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUTLANDER
“Linda Grimes’s fast paced supernatural debut is fresh, fun, and sexy, and heroine Ciel Halligan faces both the outlandish and the deadly with a perfect balance of equanimity, irreverence, and nerve. I can’t wait to see where her wild adventures lead her next!”
— VICKI PETTERSSON, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC SERIES
You can Pre-order IN A FIX here…
Kimberly’s Review of IN A FIX:
If you follow my reviews, you’ll find that the majority of what I review is Young Adult novels. But I really do enjoy reading other types of books, particularly when they are books from people who have already won me over with their personality and writing style. Linda Grimes is one of my Wolf Pack Sistahs. We’re both represented by the lovely Michelle Wolfson, giving me the squee-worthy opportunity to read Linda’s debut novel as an ARC.
IN A FIX is kick-ass creative! I found the idea of Aura Adaption to be extremely interesting and never did Grimes lose control of the concept. The premise wasn’t bogged down in back story and considering all the people moving going on, I was extremely impressed that I always knew who was who–unless I wasn’t supposed to.
Ciel was an extremely likable character. Flawed and fun, with just the right amount of gumption. And the boys??? Gahhhh Grimes had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out which one I liked more. Seeing as they were all pretty steamy, it was a lot of fun trying to decide. I raced through this debut novel and I can’t wait to read more by Linda Grimes. <3
Linda Grimes grew up in Texas, where she rode horses, embarrassed herself onstage a lot, and taught high school English to students who were more interested in heckling her at the theater where she moonlighted than in learning to conjugate verbs. Somewhere after horses and before teaching, she spent a semester abroad at Stockholm University, where she picked up enough of the native language to become linguistically entertaining. At least, her Swedish teacher seemed entertained when Linda, while attempting to relate, in Swedish, how her aunt had laughed at her, instead claimed her aunt had peed on her. (In Linda’s defense, you’d be surprised at how similar “laughed at” and “peed on” sound in Swedish, at least to American ears.)
Linda currently resides in northern Virginia with her theater-god husband, who succumbed to her charms after seeing her in a musical number at the now defunct Melodrama Theater in San Antonio. (There’s nothing like a rousing chorus of “If You Wanna Catch a Fish You Gotta Wiggle Your Bait” to hook a man for a lifetime.) They managed to spawn two brilliant and gorgeous children—a daughter and a son—both possessed of such generosity of spirit they will no doubt fight over who gets to support their parents when the time comes.
Like her globetrotting main character, Linda has spent her share of time overseas, where, among other things, she witnessed—up close and personal—a police takedown of purse snatcher in Paris, became a bit too acquainted with a gun-running couple in Ireland (through a misunderstanding while breaking into the ruins of a castle closed for the season), and almost froze to death in an ice cave in Switzerland. She has since decided that writing is slightly less hazardous than travel, and tends to stay firmly planted behind her keyboard, torturing her characters instead.
*** You probably want to know how you can win my ARC of IN A FIX. In the comments, please tell me who’s appearance you would like to slip into? Who would you like to be an Aura Adaptor for? Be sure to leave your email address in your comment so that I can let you know if you’re a winner!!!
BTW…You can find out more about Linda Grimes and her debut novel IN A FIX here…
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Awww. Thanks, Kim! This is above and beyond. 🙂
You are worth it. <3
This book sounds immensely entertaining! I have no idea whose appearance I’d like to slip into, so maybe I’ll just pre order the novel 😉
Suz–you’re going to love it!!!
I think I would like to slip into Katherine Hepburn’s shoes for a day. I just finished reading her autobiography and she had an awesome life. Howard Hughes, Spencer Tracy, fighting the studios, and living her life the way she wanted to. email address is piedmontwriter at gmail dot com.
That is a very cool choice. I’ve always thought that she was soooo interesting.
i’ve adored linda ever since i “met” her on twitter. her generosity, her outrageous humor, and her wit are all reasons to love her. i am beyond excited for IN A FIX and plan on buying multiple copies — but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to read it before it hits stores!
as for whose body i’d like to try? probably a professional athlete, like kerri walsh (volleyball). i’d love to know what it feels like to be in tip top shape (and be so tall!) all the time.
my email is acmumford (at) yahoo (dot) com.
Linda is all that and a bag of chips! I think I’d want to slip into Indina Menzel and be on Broadway.
Want! Hmm…I think I’d slip into Amanda Palmer’s weird little shoes for the day, just to see if her life is as bizarre as I’d like it to be. Plus, Neil Gaiman. email: dmarcinuk(at)gmail(dot)com
Nice choices!!!!
Well, I think it would be fascinating to slip into any number of people’s skins for a day. Currently, my thought is Marilyn Monroe. What must it be like to be ‘like jello on springs?’
This book sounds awesome!
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Ha! Have you been watching Smash?
I’m going to say J.K. Rowling because I’m watching Harry Potter 1 at the moment. 😀 you *know* how much I want IN A FIX, Kimberly, so here’s to hoping I win! *crosses fingers*
thanks, lovely! 🙂
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I’ve got my fingers crossed for you and JK Rowling is an excellent choice!
I’m going to go with the Duchess of Cambridge 😀
Go big or go home!
I’d love to slip in to the skin of a few UF heroines, like Sookie so I could sneak a kiss from Eric, does that count 🙂
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It totaly counts LOL!
I think that it would be pretty cool to slip into Kerry Ellis – she is just such an amazing singer!
I hadn’t hear of In a Fix before now, but I am definitely putting it on my list to watch out for! It sounds great 🙂
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I’d love to be a singer too…I have a feeling that would be a thrilling experience.
You know that book, OBSIDIAN by Jennifer L. Armentrout? Well, I’d LOVE to be in the main character, Katy’s, shoes for a day. To have Daemon fawn over me in his tempermental way and call me Kitten would be AMAAAAAZING. 😉
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♥Jessica(:
I haven’t read it, but I’ve got to agree that that can’t be bad. *grin*
I haven’t read OBSIDIAN either! But I’ve seen/heard a lot about it and just KNOW. I seriously need to get the book sometime. When I have the means, I will without a question.
♥Jessica(:
LOL! You are so cute!
I’d totally love to be Bella from Twilight… I know the twilight craze is over.. but still! lol! That was the first thing that came to mind. Once a twilight fan always a twilight fan I guess lol!
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Nothing wrong with wanting hot vampire and a hot wolf fighting over you. LOL!
We have a winner!!!! The contest is officially closed. Find out who won on tomorrow’s blog post…
Jealous that you already read it!! 😛 (<—-that's me sticking out my tongue!)