Next week is the official publication date of my first Berkley Heat novel, DOUBLE DARE.  You can see the sexy cover over on the right, with the gorgeous red-haired cover girl wearing the black leather corset. The book has already started shipping from some online sources, and will be on shelves soon.  This is my first print novel, and I’ve got to tell you it’s both exciting and nerve racking!  When an author is at this stage of the process the book is out of our hands, and yet the connection is so strong, because of the desire for it to be a fun, entertaining read for any readers who might pick it up. 
 
I’m surprised how anxious I am, to be honest.  My Real Life Hero, Mark, isn’t surprised, though. I think he knows me better than I do myself.  He foresaw this, and in a true act of heroism booked us a few days away from home, the very week the book was due out. Now, when he first announced this, I was horror struck.  What, go away from home, without my PC, the very week my first novel is due out?  Are you mad?! 
 
He just smiled knowingly. 
 
It began to sink in. Yes, he is right. I do need to get away and celebrate. I’ve been working towards this for a long time, haven’t had a break for ages, and stressing by my PC won’t really help at this stage.    That’s when it occurred to me how truly unique the most romantic gifts are.  Mark recognized what would be a special thing to do for me, something that would be fun and romantic, as well as meaningful in my life at that moment. 

He took a BIG risk, though, didn’t he?    I could have got really annoyed, I might have even insisted he cancel it or move it to another week. One of the things I love about writing romance heroes is putting them into these dreadful angst-ridden dilemmas, where they have to decide how the heroine is going to react to a decision or situation. Naughty me! I do this to Zac, the hero in DOUBLE DARE, so it’s quite appropriate that my lovely man has gone through this dilemma over the past couple of months.  Yes I am smiling here.  
 
Here are some snippets from the advance reviews for DOUBLE DARE.  If you pick up the book I hope you enjoy the story!
 
For those fans of Ms. Walker’s shorter works, you will immediately fall in love with Double Dare. From the emotional interactions of the characters to all of the heart stopping sex, this book is a brilliant romance that has definitely earned a place on my keeper shelf. Caye Kim, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

Outstandingly sexy and superb, this red-hot romance is a fast-paced tale that will leave your head spinning. Romance and intrigue are the bases for this story, with exceptional characters and some interesting secondary characters that will amuse and entertain you. A witty dialogue and some sizzling sex scenes are woven in, tying this all up together for one magnificent read.  Wateena, Coffee Time Romance
 
These two characters are a perfect match and the combustible love scenes throughout the book serve to underscore their compatibility. I also enjoyed the unique flavor that Saskia Walker, as an English writer, adds to all of her books. Serena, Fallen Angel Reviews