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A Closer Look
* Karen White
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I've always been a fan of James Bond movies and books that fall anywhere near that style are even better. Mix in a healthy dose of romance and hilarity and the result is a definite winner. So it's no surprise that I've chosen to take A Closer Look at Lisa Cach's latest novel, DR. YES.
DR. YES, part of a new series recently launched by Love Spell (Dorchester Publishing), entitled B.L.I.S.S., is a James Bond spoof. In this version, however, we've got a female Jane Bond at the helm of the international spy investigation. Her mission? To stop the evil Doctor who is currently cultivating a plant that will bring every female to her knees with lust! To add more excitement to this already enthralling plot, Lisa has based her novel amid the beautiful scenery of Kathmandu, Nepal. Although the publisher has aimed it toward a young, hip audience, I'm personally of the opinion that if you love action stories, loads of hilarity and crave adventure and all things exotic, you're going to love Lisa Cach's DR. YES no matter what your age. I hope you'll join me as I take A Closer Look at DR. YES by excellently talented romance author, Lisa Cach!
DR. YES ~
Dr. Alan Archer didn't seem evil. With his boyish good looks and shy demeanor, he seemed more a mom's fantasy than every woman's nightmare. But Rachel Calais knew the insidious truth: The doc was down in Nepal searching for the lost city of Yonam -- and a plant that, when properly refined, would have every female in the world on her knee... or her back.
Rachel had a mission: Stop Archer at any cost. B.L.I.S.S. -- an international organization fighting such dastardly villains -- had given her a kit to help, as well as harrision Wiles -- a dangerously sexy man who knew how to watch a woman's back. With a stun gun, infrared goggles, and other less conventional forms of nighttime protection, Rachel was a regular jane Bond, ready to face danger wherever it lurked. What she didn't know was that playing spy could make her pay the ultimate price: her heart.
The buzz about DR. YES ~"Those who like James Bond but admire his gutsy female counterparts even more will savor this smart, humorous send-up from Cach (George & the Virgin, etc.) Not many romance heroines have pink hair and a nose ring, but sassy Nepal tour guide Rachel Calais does, and her individuality and wry wit are what make this such a delight.... Cach paints both the vibrant beauty and blemishes of Nepal with a fine hand, but the exotic locale never outshines her charismatic characters."~ Publisher's Weekly
"The exotic adventure continues in this second installment of the outrageous new BLISS spy series. Exotic locations and dangerous events make Dr. Yes a truly fun and thrilling read!"
"The second B.L.I.S.S. espionage romance is an entertaining high adventure that like its delightful predecessor (see FROM BOARDWALK WITH LOVE) spoofs the macho spy crowd. The amusing story line will remind readers of the Flint movies. The dynamic duo struggles with magnetic heat that can melt the snow of the Himalayas if they are not careful....... readers of humorous satirical romantic intrigues will say yes to Lisa Cach’s latest thriller."
"Dr. Yes is just the thing for the midwinter blahs..... a snappy, sexy romance. Check it out. "
Multi-award winning author Lisa Cach lives in the Pacific Northwest, on the same small farm where she grew up. She has worked at a zoo, a bookstore, and a restaurant; taught English in Japan; and spent three years on the graveyard shift at a mental health crisis line.
Wanderlust has led her to sail the Sargasso Sea, trek the leech-infested jungles of Borneo, and wander the dusty, crowded streets of Kathmandu. She's always looking for new people and new experiences to put into her books, and wouldn't mind finding her own real-life romantic hero while she was at it.
Ms. Cach writes everything from contemporary spy stories to historical paranormals, and heaps each book with healthy doses of humor and sexual tension. Her publishers include LoveSpell, Red Dress Ink, and Pocket Books.
"Lisa always makes me laugh.
"She feels things pretty intensely, which is why I imagine she's a romance writer--and probably why she's alone right now.
"I think that's why she's funny, though. She's strong and probably naturally solitary--has one heck of a defense mechanism, which is her sense of humor. I kind of picture her as Napolean, if Napolean could do stand-up comedy, but was too shy, and cried. Or maybe she's Groucho Marx, the Farrelly Brothers and Jane Austen all rolled into one."
"Have you ever heard the definition of a wise person who watches everything, thinks hard, and says less. That's Lisa. Some people might mistake her thoughtful reserve for shyness, but I know better. Get close enough and you can hear the gears grinding.
Someone described Lisa to me as Alice in Wonderland. At the time I thought: Well, maybe. But this Alice went down the rabbit hole with a notebook and a big stick."
"The thing about Lisa Cach is, aside from respecting her enormous talent and diversity as a writer, (think the difference between Dating without Novocaine and George and the Virgin) she is a genuine remarkable person with the kind of integrity and family values I admire very much. She is the type of woman you would want as a best friend and that says it all about her."
"I like to think that if Alice in Wonderland and Monty Python had a love child, it'd be Lisa Cach. She looks like an elfin fairy-princess, but she views the world with a hilarious and definitely jaded wit that I love. Her low-key droll commentary makes her so much fun to be around. All this really comes across in her books, and that's what makes them such delightful reads!"
If you've read DR. YES, you're probably as interested as I was in learning the where, how, when, what and why behind the premise of this book. I asked Lisa what inspired her to write DR. YES and what prompted her to set it in Nepal. Here's what she had to share ~
"In October of 2001, I took off for Kathmandu, Nepal, intending to do research for an historical adventure novel about a 'living virgin goddess,' known as the 'kumari.' By the time my three week stay in Nepal was up, my kumari notes were out the window and I was instead eyeing an Australian tour guide as a possible model for Rachel Calais, pink-haired BLISS super spy.
LOL, Lisa! So do I! And I hope your pink-haired guide loved the book as much as I did. *grin*
Luckily, the self-employed clothing designer has a job she loves and friends to help ease the pain: oversexed Cassie (always good to have the opposite perspective, Hannah notes), analytical Louise (too much perspective not always good) and an in-the-flesh tooth puller, dentist Scott (could prove useful). But as she nears the big 3-0, she begins to realize that dating frantically may truly be the only solution to finding Mr. Maybe.
So, pumped up on nothing but drive and determination, Hannah cuts loose on her romantic quest. In fact, she kisses so many frogs she fears she'll turn green. (Note: While paling in comparison to her paralyzing fear of anything dental related, acquiring froglike qualities from hanging around losers - still not good.)
And she's only just begun!
Laugh-out-loud funny and brimming with colorful characters, DATING WITHOUT NOVOCAINE is the perfect anesthetic for anyone who's blazed - and is still blazing - the dating trail.
"Lisa Cach's Dating Without Novocaine is a witty, sexually frank look at what a smart self-employed woman might do to find the man of her dreams..... Wiser than Bridget and warmer than Sex's Carrie, Hannah may find her man just in time."
"Ms. Cach's writing is open, bawdy, and laugh-out-loud funny."
"If you love to laugh then DATING WITHOUT NOVOCAINE definitely is for you. Hannah is a delightful main character, surrounded by a cast of pals to rival the hit television show Friends. For those struggling on the trail of commitment, or for those hoping to find their own Mr. Right, DATING WITHOUT NOVOCAINE is better than jelly doughnuts for commiseration. Sometimes it's simply better to laugh than to cry....after all Prince Charming might be just around the corner."
Other books by Lisa Cach that simply shouldn't be missed either include GEORGE AND THE VIRGIN, THE WILDEST SHORE, THE MERMAID OF PENPERRO, OF MIDNIGHT BORN, BEWITCHING THE BARON and THE CHANGELING BRIDE. I assure you, you'll find Lisa to be a master story-teller who spins descriptively enchanting romances filled with comedy, fantasy and rich, warm characters. I always pick up her books to re-read when I want stories full of emotional intensity, toe-curling sexual tension and a healthy dose of originality. No one does it better than Lisa Cach!
Lisa and I put our heads together to come up with a wonderful treat for regular readers of A Closer Look and aside from taking time to share stories behind the creation of DR. YES, Lisa also sent me a whole lot of books to share with you all. Isn't that just awesomely generous of her? I'm so thrilled!
I have copies of DR. YES, DATING WITHOUT NOVOCAINE, BEWITCHING THE BARON (Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Best British-Set Historical), and OF MIDNIGHT BORN to give away along with other goodies from Lisa.
If you would like to receive a free autographed copy of DR.YES, DATING WITHOUT NOVOCAINE, BEWITCHING THE BARON, or OF MIDNIGHT BORN, please Email me.
Please note autographed copies of these books are only available while supplies last so act fast! Email me and find out where to send your SASE.
**Only one email entry per person please.**
Lisa would love to hear from you so if you'd like to share your thoughts about her books, please drop her an email.
Please keep in mind that my supplies are limited and this opportunity won't last long! Grab your chance for a free autographed copy of DR. YES, DATING WITHOUT NOVOCAINE, OF MIDNIGHT BORN or BEWITCHING THE BARON ~ send me an email now!
Thanks and Happy Reading! | ||||||||
