Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Out of My Comfort Zone #RONEAwardNominee by Brenda Whiteside

I am a semi-finalist in the RONE awards with two books in the same category. (A Legacy of Love and Murder AND The Power of Love and Murder). These two books made it past round one (getting a 4 Star review) on their way to a prestigious RONE award. Step two is a vote...from readers. If I get enough reader votes, then the book will move on to the final phase,  which is Industry Professionals will read and pick the winners.

Back to step two, where you come in. I need your votes. There are 24 nominees in my category, Thriller/Suspense, and only two will move on to the final phase. If you haven't registered with InD'tale before, you'll need to do that. After the contest, if you want to unregister you can. What registering does is allow you to vote, and you'll also receive the online magazine each month for free. It really is a nice one, but you can opt out. The point is...I need your vote first.

The conundrum is I have two books in the category. I think I need to favor one over the other or risk the result of not getting enough votes for either one to move on to the final round. If you've read them both, then vote your conscience if you must, but I'm going to favor The Power of Love and Murder. There is a scene in the book right out of my brother's life, so it's special to me. Plus, it's political misdeeds and rock and roll related...timely and fun.

Here's the link: http://indtale.com/2017-rone-awards-week-four

Thank you so much!

The Power of Love and Murder
For thirteen years, Penny Sparks has managed to hide from the political powers who murdered her family. When she unwittingly exposes her true identity, not only is she marked for death, but the people closest to her risk meeting the same fate. 

Jake Winters is out of rehab and coming to grips with his demons. When he meets his sister’s roommate, Jake believes Penny might be that someone who can help him find life after rock star status…until her secrets blow up his world. 

With a government agent turned hit man closing in on her, Penny and Jake race to expose the presidential contender behind the murders of her family. Even if they win the race with death, the murder that stands between them could end their hope for a new life.

A Legacy of Love and Murder
In Austria to meet her great-grandfather and explore his castle estate filled with priceless art, August Myer arrives to find he’s died suspiciously. As one of the heirs, her life is in danger, turning this fairytale Alpine adventure into a nightmare of unexplained accidents, neo-Nazi threats, and murder. 
Inspector Tobias Wolf splits his time between his profession and fighting the spread of neo-Nazism. But when the beautiful, intriguing American crosses his path during a murder investigation, ensuring her safety challenges his priorities…and his heart. 
When August learns the handsome inspector’s involvement with a major female Nazi is more than he’s admitted, and the death of her great-grandfather is somehow connected, she takes the investigation into her own hands. The outcome could be the death of both of them.

Brenda blogs here on the 9th and 24th of the month.

13 comments:

Jannine Gallant said...

I voted for you yesterday, Brenda. I hope you move on, and congrats on the nomination. Go team Brenda!! Rah! Rah!

Brenda Whiteside said...

Woo Hoo! Thanks, Jannine.

Andrea Downing said...

I voted for you Brenda but can't actually remember which one I'm afraid. They both sound great. good luck!

Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Author said...

I voted! You know how I loved THE POWER OF LOVE AND MURDER. It was fabulous and deserves the Rone in my opinion. Go Team Brenda!!!

Margo Hoornstra said...

Yep! I voted too! Also, I'd like to add Go Team Brenda! Go! Fight! Win! Best of luck.

Rolynn Anderson said...

Wish I could vote twice. Hope you've enlisted your family and other friends...it takes some tutoring...but it's worth it!

Brenda Whiteside said...

Thanks Andrea, Vonnie, Margo and Rolynn. Yep, Rolynn, the call has gone out.

Diane Burton said...

I voted, too. Best of luck!

Leah St. James said...

I voted, too! I like the contests that try to control the voting, like this one. Wishing you much luck! (Very exciting.) :-)

Brenda Whiteside said...

Thanks Diane and Leah.

Alicia Dean said...

Oh noooo. I'm late. I'm going to check out the link, though and see if I can still vote. So sorry!

Alicia Dean said...

I wasn't too late, I voted! Congrats and good luck!

Brenda Whiteside said...

Thank you so much, Alicia.