Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing – August Wilson
I suppose I ought to do something like, say, tell everyone I was a lucky, lucky girl and got to Beta this book. And I suppose I ought to do something like, say, tell everyone that I love this author dearly not only as a writer but also as a friend. I should, but then it would sound like a disclaimer and I don’t want that because when I say I fell in love with Miki St. John and Kane Morgan, and the entire Morgan clan, for that matter, (Donal’s mine, just sayin’) I don’t want anyone to think I’m saying it only because I feel obligated to. I’m not and I don’t.
Sinner’s Gin is the first book in the Sinner’s Gin series and much the same way things happened when I first read Dirty Kiss, I immediately understood two things—the first being that I was drawn into the language and the flow and the tone and rhythm of the writing. I loved the humor and the intrigue and the chemistry between these two men in the same way I fell for Cole McGinnis and Kim Jae-Min. The second is that, again, much like Cole and Jae, I was also entirely aware that Miki and Kane weren’t going to have an easy go of their relationship, due in large part to Miki and all the things he’d endured, not just recently but over the course of a life that’s seen some brilliant moments but seem too few when compared with the bleak.
The band that had become the only family Miki could claim is disbanded in the worst possible way; in a limousine crash that leaves him the only survivor. A broken body and a battered soul is now the currency Miki has to offer as payment for that survival. But beneath the scars are strength, an immense amount of strength, and a slow recovery. Being alone seems to be his destiny, but that solo trip is waylaid by a dog named Dude, a dead body in Miki’s car, and a cop who’s one part charm, one part tenacious, and one part totally hooked on a guy who could use some good in his life. I know that only adds up to three parts, but they’re all the best parts of Kane Morgan. Well, he’s pushy too, which is another good part, though Miki doesn’t always think so.
Mystery, murder, suspense, romance, danger, twists, turns, surprises, and more than a little heartbreak along the way are a great start to this series, which, oh… Trust me when I tell you there’s so much more to look forward to coming up in the next three books. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend adding this one to your stockpile of holiday reading material. It’s dropping on December 24th at Dreamspinner Press, just in time to give yourself a treat for being naughty and nice this year, but you could win a FREE ecopy of the book right here, just by leaving a comment on this post. :-D
Contest deadline is 11:59pm Pacific time on Saturday, December 22, 2012. One winner will be drawn at random on December 23rd. And don’t forget to leave your email address in the comment so Rhys knows how to deliver the prize. Good luck!
OMG, Sinner’s Gin! I have been waiting for this book. It’s surely not released soon enough. Count me in, please Lisa!
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You’re in, J. Good luck! Oh, I can’t even tell you how much I love these guys. And the Morgans – all of them – awesome. If Kane’s dad Donal were real, I’d be all over him. :-D
Oh, you like the father? Well, isn’t that great? laugh
Oh, just you wait until you meet him, and then try and tell me you didn’t love him just a little. He’s at least eleven kinds of awesome. :-D
Looks great, please count me in! Thanks, Lisa.
Hi Nancy! Good luck! And it is pretty great. :)
This is exciting!! I beta read it too and can’t wait to read the final!
We’re both lucky, lucky girls, then. Did you love Donal? I mean, is it just me or what? I don’t just love him. I loooooove him. :-D
Yes!! He was such a romantic!
Yes, and such a strong and decent man, so different from Cole’s dad. I’m glad it’s not just me. Thought maybe I was developing a Daddy kink. :-D
Wasn’t he Scottish? It’s a little fuzzy
Irish too, if I remember correctly. Cole’s Japanese/Irish. Such a shmexy combo. :)
I can’t wait for this one to be released! I have literally been counting down the days. :) I know it’s going to be awesome! I love Cole and Jae, too. Rhys really does write the best characters. Looking forward to meeting Miki and Kane. :D
Thanks for the giveaway!
lkbherring64(at)gmail(dot)com
I agree completely! And not just because you and I are both Lisa H. :)
I finally got to read this one after the holidays and you were right about the Morgans. They were awesome! That ending…OMG. Cannot wait for the next one! Another great series to add to my list of favorites. :)
Oh! Donal. My God, I have a Daddy thing going on for him, in a major way! ^_^
And Connor. Connor, Connor, Connor… I canNOT wait for his book! I think he’s coming next, after Whiskey & Wry. Woot!
Rhys told me to stop by and give you love, and I thought, “That’s easy, I love Lisa already!” and then I read the review and thought, “Well yay! I need to buy Rhys’s book! And then hope I get a new Kindle for Christmas since my old one broke!” But one thing at a time. First give Lisa love, second congratulate Rhys on another awesome book!
Amy
::squish:: It’s suuuuch a great book and I’m so, so excited for the sequels–one specifically, and Rhys knows very well which one.
I just want to cuddle with both of you and make you tell me stories all day. :-D
Idk what to do, really. But can you count me in too? >///<
Excited to read the book. Love it already! I wish it will be released to in my country :')
You’re entered. Best of luck to you! :-D
God I love you. hugs No, don’t enter me. Unless it’s to win Whiskey & Wry so I don’t have to write it while I have this cold. grins
Heh. Okay, you’re not entered. And you’re doing just fine on W&W, trust me. You just need to get over the punies. ::hugs you:: :(
Puns? I did puns? Oh fuck me….nooooo. Now I hope this cold kills me. Muah hah hah well then you never will get book 4 winks
Ha! Noooo… the punies. The feeling puny thing, silliness. :-D
oh…. see? cold meds. i can haz them.
I’m REALLY looking forward to this. Almost as much as Christmas! :P I know almost everyone in my reading group put this on their secret Santa list!
Yay! What a great Christmas gift. :)
Please enter me, loved Rhys other books.
This is one book I’m looking forward to reading.
jacquie.sawyer(at)bell.net
I’m in! Can’t wait to read this one — win or not I know what I’m doing the 24th, and it’s not wrapping presents ;p
Piratequeen65@hotmail.com
yay!! thank you for the chance to win! can’t wait for the release too . . .
I love your books so count me in.
jayjosephross@aol.com
I’m very excited to start reading this series! Jae and Cole have a special place in my heart and I’m happy to make room for Miki and Kane! Please count me in and Happy Holidays!
I’m so excited for Miki and Kane to finally get here! I’ve been waiting since the first little tease on Rhys website Count me in please
I can’t wait to start reading Rhys Ford’s Sinner’s Gin Series, they LQQk like they’re going to be Great Reads!
Wishing you much success on your release.
Take Care, Merry XxxxMas & Stay Naughty,
PaParanormalFan (Renee)
paranormalromancefan at yahoo dot com
Book sounds fantastic. Please include me too. Thanks!
strive4bst(At) yahoo(Dot) com
It’s coming out already, yay! I was looking forward to this one! Count me in please!
This sounds sooooo awesome. I love Rhys’ writing, and I’m so looking forward to this story.
I wish she has more books to offer since her writings are so amazing. Please count me in for her latest Sinner’s Gin. Thank you!
haiau126[at]hotmail[dot]com
Anna
Wow, this sounds really great. I can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the chance to win!
val_massimo(at)yahoo(dot)com
Adding to my list,count me in please.Thank you.
On behalf of Rhys Ford, I’d like to say thanks so much to everyone who participated in the giveaway for Sinner’s Gin. The contest is closed and a winner has been selected. Congratulations goes to:
Jacquie!
Rhys will be contacting you soon to deliver your ecopy of the book.
Happy Holidays to you all and best wishes for a joyous New Year!
Wow! Thank you very much.