Sierra Cartwright's Blog
December 18, 2018
Hawkeye Series - A Look Behind the Books
Meant For Me
Who’s Watching YOU? Action! Suspense! Romance! Sex and love against a dangerous background has always been one of my very favorite things. And in the Hawkeye novels, I get to combine them and a dash of spice. But my very favorite part is that the pages are filled with characters I love, flawed, and sometimes hurting individuals who think they are loners but who crave a deep connection.
Back in the day, I wrote romantic suspense novels for Silhouette Books. In my free time, I read a lot of thrillers and suspense novels. When I watch television or a movie, I tend to be drawn to dramas (oh, and political intrigue!)
The idea for Hawkeye evolved over time. It started with the simple idea of a private investigation firm, named after the man who formed the company. Hawkeye will have his own story at some point. But I know what makes him tick, and more, what drives him to do what he does, create the biggest security firm on the planet. It drives him, and his agents, to be the very best. Failure is not an option.
Although the stories are connected, all of them are standalones. And each will end with a happily ever after. You can expect rich, complex stories with heroes and heroines who are like you, people who know what’s really important in life. Each book will melt your Kindle. And there will be lots of sexy times along with scenes to make you laugh, and most of all, make you care.
Thanks for reading. I appreciate you!
Who’s Watching YOU? Action! Suspense! Romance! Sex and love against a dangerous background has always been one of my very favorite things. And in the Hawkeye novels, I get to combine them and a dash of spice. But my very favorite part is that the pages are filled with characters I love, flawed, and sometimes hurting individuals who think they are loners but who crave a deep connection.
Back in the day, I wrote romantic suspense novels for Silhouette Books. In my free time, I read a lot of thrillers and suspense novels. When I watch television or a movie, I tend to be drawn to dramas (oh, and political intrigue!)
The idea for Hawkeye evolved over time. It started with the simple idea of a private investigation firm, named after the man who formed the company. Hawkeye will have his own story at some point. But I know what makes him tick, and more, what drives him to do what he does, create the biggest security firm on the planet. It drives him, and his agents, to be the very best. Failure is not an option.
Although the stories are connected, all of them are standalones. And each will end with a happily ever after. You can expect rich, complex stories with heroes and heroines who are like you, people who know what’s really important in life. Each book will melt your Kindle. And there will be lots of sexy times along with scenes to make you laugh, and most of all, make you care.
Thanks for reading. I appreciate you!
April 21, 2016
Look behind the Book: Bind (Donovan Dynasty #1)
Book One: Bind
This has already been called my best book yet, and I think Connor Donovan might be part of the reason. Connor intrigued me from the beginning, probably because of his integrity. He’s technically his father’s second son, but he’s the first legitimate heir. So when his father dies, he inherits an empire and a massive responsibility—one he takes seriously.
Because relationships matter to him and he doesn’t have the time to invest, Connor doesn’t date much. So when the lovely Lara Bertrand walks into his office and suggests they get married, he’s stunned.
Marriage of convenience is one of my favorite themes. Through history and still today, people get married for a lot of reasons that don’t have to do with love, and often times they’re a success. But I have to confess that the romantic in me always roots for a happily ever after.
While Lara’s proposition makes sense from a business perspective, Connor has a few rules of his own. Even though the marriage has an end date, he insists they live together. Not only that, he is determined they will be loyal to each other. And since he’s a Dominant, it means that Lara also has to give her submission.
Lara knows it will take all her effort not to let her heart get involved, especially after she offers herself to him, body and mind. Connor Donovan is not just devastatingly handsome, he’s determined, dynamic, but most of all, the exact kind of man she could fall in love with.Bind
This has already been called my best book yet, and I think Connor Donovan might be part of the reason. Connor intrigued me from the beginning, probably because of his integrity. He’s technically his father’s second son, but he’s the first legitimate heir. So when his father dies, he inherits an empire and a massive responsibility—one he takes seriously.
Because relationships matter to him and he doesn’t have the time to invest, Connor doesn’t date much. So when the lovely Lara Bertrand walks into his office and suggests they get married, he’s stunned.
Marriage of convenience is one of my favorite themes. Through history and still today, people get married for a lot of reasons that don’t have to do with love, and often times they’re a success. But I have to confess that the romantic in me always roots for a happily ever after.
While Lara’s proposition makes sense from a business perspective, Connor has a few rules of his own. Even though the marriage has an end date, he insists they live together. Not only that, he is determined they will be loyal to each other. And since he’s a Dominant, it means that Lara also has to give her submission.
Lara knows it will take all her effort not to let her heart get involved, especially after she offers herself to him, body and mind. Connor Donovan is not just devastatingly handsome, he’s determined, dynamic, but most of all, the exact kind of man she could fall in love with.Bind
June 7, 2015
Sierra's latest works - The Donovan Dynasty
Look Behind the Book:
Donovan Dynasty
The Donovans were inspired by my move to Texas, the wide open spaces, the vibrancy of the state, the generations of families who’ve settled the area.
I was intrigued by the idea of writing about three brothers, but with a twist. Of course they’re all devilishly Dominant and they’re determined and focused to build the family’s legacy, but only two of the brother are legitimate.
I adored the idea of exploring complex relationship dynamics that I’ve never looked at before. Connor and Nathan are the real heirs to the majority of their father’s fortune. The oldest brother, Cade, is the result of a mad love affair that his father had with a beautiful horseback riding instructor.
So in addition to the trademark humor, intense sex scenes, and my characters’ integrity, you’ll find longer stories and more interesting subplots in the Donovan Dynasty trilogy.
Book 1 "Bind" is available for pre-order on amazon now
Donovan Dynasty
The Donovans were inspired by my move to Texas, the wide open spaces, the vibrancy of the state, the generations of families who’ve settled the area.
I was intrigued by the idea of writing about three brothers, but with a twist. Of course they’re all devilishly Dominant and they’re determined and focused to build the family’s legacy, but only two of the brother are legitimate.
I adored the idea of exploring complex relationship dynamics that I’ve never looked at before. Connor and Nathan are the real heirs to the majority of their father’s fortune. The oldest brother, Cade, is the result of a mad love affair that his father had with a beautiful horseback riding instructor.
So in addition to the trademark humor, intense sex scenes, and my characters’ integrity, you’ll find longer stories and more interesting subplots in the Donovan Dynasty trilogy.
Book 1 "Bind" is available for pre-order on amazon now
March 2, 2015
Command (Bonds Book 3) book tour!
Check out my book tour! Command is climbing the Amazon charts, along with the other Bonds books!
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February 27, 2015
Command (Bonds Book 3) is available today!
Command
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Command
Most times, my heroines have a little of me in them. Aria, the heroine of Command, is no different. Like me, she was a runaway bride. I had accepted a marriage proposal, but I ended up having serious doubts. Months later, I ended up canceling the wedding, donating the gown, returning the ring. I was crying as I told the man I couldn’t go through with it. It was a heart-wrenching time. It was years before I was ready to get that close with another man.
The hero in Command is, in part, inspired by my new husband. Like Grant, my guy is a bit of a romantic, but he’s equally uncompromising on what he wants in life and in a relationship. He will demand everything Aria has to offer. And it’s tons of fun along the way!
Totally Bound is having a giveaway!
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Look behind the book
Command
Most times, my heroines have a little of me in them. Aria, the heroine of Command, is no different. Like me, she was a runaway bride. I had accepted a marriage proposal, but I ended up having serious doubts. Months later, I ended up canceling the wedding, donating the gown, returning the ring. I was crying as I told the man I couldn’t go through with it. It was a heart-wrenching time. It was years before I was ready to get that close with another man.
The hero in Command is, in part, inspired by my new husband. Like Grant, my guy is a bit of a romantic, but he’s equally uncompromising on what he wants in life and in a relationship. He will demand everything Aria has to offer. And it’s tons of fun along the way!
Totally Bound is having a giveaway!
February 25, 2015
Claim (Bonds Books 2) - a look behind the book
Claim
Claim
This book rocked it onto the ARE and Amazon bestseller lists. And a reviewer said that Kennedy knocked a few book boyfriends out of the way!
Kennedy Aldrich gets his story. He intrigued me from the beginning. He’s from a very wealthy family whereas most of my characters are self-made. With that comes the expectation of taking over the family business and marrying well—preferably to a Mayflower descendent.
I figured a lot of women would want to marry him. So the perfect conflict is a woman who doesn’t want to marry him.
There’s a little bit of me in Mackenzie Farrell. She’s been divorced, and the loss of her marriage devastated her. She’s promised herself she will never remarry. Also like me, she turns to business to heal, and now she’s reached the point where she’s doing quite well on her own. Again, like me, Mackenzie resolved to remain single.
That is until she is swept away by a very determined male. (Also ripped from the headlines of my life. After a painful divorce, I was single for almost fifteen years. And a very determined hero swept me off my feet and married me in a fun ceremony on the beach at dawn a few months ago.)
Claim
This book rocked it onto the ARE and Amazon bestseller lists. And a reviewer said that Kennedy knocked a few book boyfriends out of the way!
Kennedy Aldrich gets his story. He intrigued me from the beginning. He’s from a very wealthy family whereas most of my characters are self-made. With that comes the expectation of taking over the family business and marrying well—preferably to a Mayflower descendent.
I figured a lot of women would want to marry him. So the perfect conflict is a woman who doesn’t want to marry him.
There’s a little bit of me in Mackenzie Farrell. She’s been divorced, and the loss of her marriage devastated her. She’s promised herself she will never remarry. Also like me, she turns to business to heal, and now she’s reached the point where she’s doing quite well on her own. Again, like me, Mackenzie resolved to remain single.
That is until she is swept away by a very determined male. (Also ripped from the headlines of my life. After a painful divorce, I was single for almost fifteen years. And a very determined hero swept me off my feet and married me in a fun ceremony on the beach at dawn a few months ago.)
February 23, 2015
Crave (Bonds Book 1) - a look behind the book
Crave
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Bonds #1 Crave
One of my favorite storylines is that of reconciliation, second chances. It’s a bit tricky to pull off, though, because the conflicts that tore the characters apart need to be real and seem insurmountable. Otherwise the characters can seem unlikeable. On the other hand, if there’s growth, readers can forgive someone who realizes they screwed up. We
all sort of want to root for the underdog.
In Crave, Reece wants to marry and collar Sarah. But Sarah finds the collar, and it’s not a thin delicate thing. It’s weighty and meaningful. The sight of it frightens her. In a blind panic, she runs.
But a few years later, she realizes she made a terrible mistake, but she wonders if hindsight makes him and their relationship more appealing than it really was. She hopes one night with him will get him out of her system. So she turns to Julien for help.
In a room at Julien’s birthday party, Reece is stunned, shocked, and not at all pleased to find Sarah in a room waiting for him, on her knees, sexy and submissive as he always dreamed she would be. He struggles internally, from her abandonment, as well as his own desire. One thing hasn’t changed. He still craves her…
Look Behind the Book
Bonds #1 Crave
One of my favorite storylines is that of reconciliation, second chances. It’s a bit tricky to pull off, though, because the conflicts that tore the characters apart need to be real and seem insurmountable. Otherwise the characters can seem unlikeable. On the other hand, if there’s growth, readers can forgive someone who realizes they screwed up. We
all sort of want to root for the underdog.
In Crave, Reece wants to marry and collar Sarah. But Sarah finds the collar, and it’s not a thin delicate thing. It’s weighty and meaningful. The sight of it frightens her. In a blind panic, she runs.
But a few years later, she realizes she made a terrible mistake, but she wonders if hindsight makes him and their relationship more appealing than it really was. She hopes one night with him will get him out of her system. So she turns to Julien for help.
In a room at Julien’s birthday party, Reece is stunned, shocked, and not at all pleased to find Sarah in a room waiting for him, on her knees, sexy and submissive as he always dreamed she would be. He struggles internally, from her abandonment, as well as his own desire. One thing hasn’t changed. He still craves her…
February 22, 2015
Command (Bonds Book 3) is out Friday!
Highly anticipated Bonds Book 3 is available on Amazon Pre-order now! It releases Friday, Feb 27th!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to meet Shadow, the holographic pup, or to hang out with the oh so sexy Julien Bonds and his gang of college friends, Kennedy, Grant, and Reece.
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Bonds Series
Inspiration
The idea for the series began with the conception of Crave. I knew that my hero, Reece, had a friend who was also acted as a mentor character. Crave is a reconciliation story, and I needed a way for them to meet again. So it made sense that the same character could act as a bridge between the hero and heroine.
As I brainstormed, the character of Julien Bonds was formed. He is larger than life, a genius who doesn’t take himself seriously. He’s driven, restless, and quirky. And one of his favorite things is meddling in others’ lives.
It wasn’t until I’d written the first three chapters and sent them to Totally Bound that I saw that Julien could be a continuing character in all the books in the series. I told Nicki Richards, the publisher for Totally Bound, that I thought that he’d be good “glue.” Nicki
thought that was an excellent idea.
I thought it made sense that Julien and Reece met in college. So it followed that the other heroes all went to the same school and formed a lifelong friendship. I had just moved to Texas as I was writing these books, and I love Austin. The University of Texas was the natural setting because it has respected business and engineering schools.
Four men. One powerful bond.
February 9, 2015
Command (Bonds Book 3) is available
On amazon pre-order Command. It will be released Feb 27th!!
Aria DeWitt is a runaway bride. Only months away from her wedding, she panicked, returning her engagement ring and donating her gorgeous gown to charity.
She’s less than pleased when she’s reassigned to a new work project and sent to work with Grant Kingston in the middle of nowhere. She knows of his reputation as a recluse and genius, but she isn’t prepared for how handsome, powerful and deliciously Dominant he is or how he ignites something inside her that no man ever has.
Grant isn’t happy when his cherished solitude and creativity are shattered by Aria’s unwanted and unwelcome arrival. That is until he glimpses her carefully concealed vulnerability. Aria’s confidence and responsiveness intrigue him, ensnaring him in a way he’d never believed possible, chipping away the ice that shrouds his heart.
As he interacts with her, he realizes why she ran from marriage. She’s never met someone strong and complex enough to hold her interest. And suddenly, he’s determined to be that man.
Aria DeWitt is a runaway bride. Only months away from her wedding, she panicked, returning her engagement ring and donating her gorgeous gown to charity.
She’s less than pleased when she’s reassigned to a new work project and sent to work with Grant Kingston in the middle of nowhere. She knows of his reputation as a recluse and genius, but she isn’t prepared for how handsome, powerful and deliciously Dominant he is or how he ignites something inside her that no man ever has.
Grant isn’t happy when his cherished solitude and creativity are shattered by Aria’s unwanted and unwelcome arrival. That is until he glimpses her carefully concealed vulnerability. Aria’s confidence and responsiveness intrigue him, ensnaring him in a way he’d never believed possible, chipping away the ice that shrouds his heart.
As he interacts with her, he realizes why she ran from marriage. She’s never met someone strong and complex enough to hold her interest. And suddenly, he’s determined to be that man.
