Hurricane Crimes is a romantic-suspense story of 43 pages.
After her car breaks down, Beth Kennedy is forced to stay in Florida, the target of Hurricane Sabrina. She stocks up supplies, boards up windows, and hunkers down to wait out the storm, but her plan unravels when she witnesses a car accident. Risking her life, she braves the winds to save the driver. Just when she believes they are safe, she finds out the man she saved could possibly be more dangerous than the severe weather.
Donovan Goldwyn only wanted to hide from the police, but the hurricane shoved his car into a tree. Now he's trapped with a beautiful woman while the evidence that can prove his innocence to a brutal crime is out there for anyone to find.
As Hurricane Sabrina wreaks havoc, Beth has no other choice but to trust Donovan to stay alive. But will she survive, or will she become another hurricane crime?
"Excellent drama and tension in this story, and terrific use of Florida as a locale and a hurricane as a means to intensify the conflict. Strong, evocative descriptions throughout, especially when bringing Hurricane Sabrina to life." - Indie Originals Book and Literature Competition Judge (Winner Best Short Story)
" *HURRICANE CRIMES by Chrys Fey is a pure delight. It is a romance first and a suspense novella second, but both are combined in a perfect formula for a wonderful afternoon's reading." -* Readers' Favorite
"Both Beth and Donovan were interesting characters and kept my attention. Coupled with the interesting mystery plot I had no problems reading this whole story eagerly in one sitting." - Long and Short Reviews
"The characters were interesting as well as appealing. There was a lot of chemistry between Beth and Donovan." - **Romance Bookworms Reviews
For all of you authors out there wondering how to craft the perfect novella, I say use this as your template. Honestly, I really don't have any criticisms!" - Romance Novels for the Beach
"This little novella has it all. A gorgeous cover, a captivating title, a hot guy and a not so defenseless woman stranded in a category five hurricane." - Sherry Fundin
SEISMIC CRIMES (Book 2):
"Chrys Fey has created a story that is full of murder and mayhem." - InD'tale Magazine
"Action packed is the only way to describe this exciting, sizzling love and adventure story! Between the steamy private scenes And the made-for-TV shoot outs and natural disasters, there is adventure that keeps your heart pumping on every page." - **Readers' Favorite
"This is a fast paced, action packed book that is hard to put down. The earthquake scenes are graphic and the reader really gets a clear image, although terrifying as it is written extremely well." -LLEP Book Blog
LIGHTNING CRIMES (#2.5)
* "Short, tense and a perfect way to test out a new romantic suspense series, LIGHTNING CRIMES by Chrys Fey is a quick escape with an electric charge in the air!" - Tome Tender
TSUNAMI CRIMES (Book 3):
* "Ms. Fey's strong and compelling visual storytelling coupled with the overwhelming uncertainty facing Beth and Donovan make this a powerhouse novel." - **InD'Tale Magazine
"These two characters have been in so many disasters that it should be laughable, but the stories are well written, captivating and they grab the reader and draw them in." - Bookaholic Mama
" TSUNAMI CRIMES is fast-paced, and Ms. Fey's ability to bring the internal fight for survival during a rogue tsunami to life is frighteningly realistic." - **Tome Tender
FLAMING CRIMES (Book 4):
* "The natural disaster of wildfires is captured vividly while focusing on the aftermath and devastation caused by such catastrophe. The book is full of action, suspense, and adventure." - InD'tale Magazine
"They have survived before, but this time they may not be so lucky...because nowhere is safe when evil comes calling." - Tome Tender
"Flaming Crimes from Chrys Fey has everything needed for a heart stopping, pulse pounding roller coaster ride through disaster and danger." - Sherry Fundin
DISASTER CRIMES SERIES:
" *THE DISASTER CRIMES SERIES has the potential to be a terrific series that is spell-binding and [will] have readers on the edge of their seats." -* InD'tale Magazine
From the Author
1. How did you come up with the idea to write a series involving natural disasters, crime, and romance?
At first I didn't have the idea. I published Hurricane Crimes and thought that was it. Then a couple readers expressed wanting to know what happened before and after Hurricane Crimes. I pondered a sequel and realized that the story wasn't over...a killer was still at large. As soon as I thought of the second book, the idea of a series bloomed, and I knew they would all feature a different disaster and contain what I love about romantic-suspense stories: crime and romance.
2. How does your work differ from others of its genre?
There are countless romantic-suspense stories, and several take place during a storm, but not many authors have used natural disasters asa continuing theme. Not only that, but on top of the disasters there are also crimes of nearly every kind, which is why my collection is known as the Disaster Crimes Series.
3. What inspired Hurricane Crimes?
I had just finished reading a book set during a blizzard and pondered the fact that I had never been in a snow storm because I live in Florida, so the idea to write a story that really focuses on a hurricane immediately became my goal. Although I wanted Hurricane Crimes to be a romance, I didn't want it to be a typical romance. Thus, I created Donovan, a sexy and passionate man who may be a murderer.
4. Did you use a real hurricane as inspiration for Hurricane Sabrina?
I did. In 2004 three hurricanes hit Florida in the space of four weeks:Charley, Frances, and Ivan. Hurricane Frances was the first category 5 storm I ever experienced, so it is etched in my mind. Then in 2008, Tropical Storm Fay visited. She actually made landfall four times and caused substantial flooding.I combined my experiences from Frances and Fay to create the beast that is Hurricane Sabrina.
5. Why did you decide to make Beth Kennedy a self-defense instructor?
I am a huge advocate of domestic violence awareness, and I love heroines of steel. Also, Beth needed to be tough to stand up against the obstacles I threw at her. Aside from a karate expert, I figured a self-defense instructor could stand up to a suspected murderer.
Description:
Hurricane Crimes is a romantic-suspense story of 43 pages.
After her car breaks down, Beth Kennedy is forced to stay in Florida, the target of Hurricane Sabrina. She stocks up supplies, boards up windows, and hunkers down to wait out the storm, but her plan unravels when she witnesses a car accident. Risking her life, she braves the winds to save the driver. Just when she believes they are safe, she finds out the man she saved could possibly be more dangerous than the severe weather.
Donovan Goldwyn only wanted to hide from the police, but the hurricane shoved his car into a tree. Now he's trapped with a beautiful woman while the evidence that can prove his innocence to a brutal crime is out there for anyone to find.
As Hurricane Sabrina wreaks havoc, Beth has no other choice but to trust Donovan to stay alive. But will she survive, or will she become another hurricane crime?
Disaster Crimes Series:
Hurricane Crimes (#1)
Seismic Crimes (#2)
Lightning Crimes (#2.5 free story)
Tsunami Crimes (#3)
Flaming Crimes (#4)
Additional Categories:
Crime Suspense
Disaster Fiction
Thriller Romance
Crime Romance
Action Romance **
Review
HURRICANE CRIMES (Book 1):
"Excellent drama and tension in this story, and terrific use of Florida as a locale and a hurricane as a means to intensify the conflict. Strong, evocative descriptions throughout, especially when bringing Hurricane Sabrina to life." - Indie Originals Book and Literature Competition Judge (Winner Best Short Story)
" *HURRICANE CRIMES by Chrys Fey is a pure delight. It is a romance first and a suspense novella second, but both are combined in a perfect formula for a wonderful afternoon's reading." -* Readers' Favorite
"Both Beth and Donovan were interesting characters and kept my attention. Coupled with the interesting mystery plot I had no problems reading this whole story eagerly in one sitting." - Long and Short Reviews
"The characters were interesting as well as appealing. There was a lot of chemistry between Beth and Donovan." - **Romance Bookworms Reviews
For all of you authors out there wondering how to craft the perfect novella, I say use this as your template. Honestly, I really don't have any criticisms!" - Romance Novels for the Beach
"This little novella has it all. A gorgeous cover, a captivating title, a hot guy and a not so defenseless woman stranded in a category five hurricane." - Sherry Fundin
SEISMIC CRIMES (Book 2):
"Chrys Fey has created a story that is full of murder and mayhem." - InD'tale Magazine
"Action packed is the only way to describe this exciting, sizzling love and adventure story! Between the steamy private scenes And the made-for-TV shoot outs and natural disasters, there is adventure that keeps your heart pumping on every page." - **Readers' Favorite
"This is a fast paced, action packed book that is hard to put down. The earthquake scenes are graphic and the reader really gets a clear image, although terrifying as it is written extremely well." - LLEP Book Blog
LIGHTNING CRIMES (#2.5) * "Short, tense and a perfect way to test out a new romantic suspense series, LIGHTNING CRIMES by Chrys Fey is a quick escape with an electric charge in the air!" - Tome Tender
TSUNAMI CRIMES (Book 3): * "Ms. Fey's strong and compelling visual storytelling coupled with the overwhelming uncertainty facing Beth and Donovan make this a powerhouse novel." - **InD'Tale Magazine
"These two characters have been in so many disasters that it should be laughable, but the stories are well written, captivating and they grab the reader and draw them in." - Bookaholic Mama
" TSUNAMI CRIMES is fast-paced, and Ms. Fey's ability to bring the internal fight for survival during a rogue tsunami to life is frighteningly realistic." - **Tome Tender
FLAMING CRIMES (Book 4): * "The natural disaster of wildfires is captured vividly while focusing on the aftermath and devastation caused by such catastrophe. The book is full of action, suspense, and adventure." - InD'tale Magazine
"They have survived before, but this time they may not be so lucky...because nowhere is safe when evil comes calling." - Tome Tender
"Flaming Crimes from Chrys Fey has everything needed for a heart stopping, pulse pounding roller coaster ride through disaster and danger." - Sherry Fundin
DISASTER CRIMES SERIES:
From the Author
1. How did you come up with the idea to write a series involving natural disasters, crime, and romance?
At first I didn't have the idea. I published Hurricane Crimes and thought that was it. Then a couple readers expressed wanting to know what happened before and after Hurricane Crimes. I pondered a sequel and realized that the story wasn't over...a killer was still at large. As soon as I thought of the second book, the idea of a series bloomed, and I knew they would all feature a different disaster and contain what I love about romantic-suspense stories: crime and romance.
2. How does your work differ from others of its genre?
There are countless romantic-suspense stories, and several take place during a storm, but not many authors have used natural disasters asa continuing theme. Not only that, but on top of the disasters there are also crimes of nearly every kind, which is why my collection is known as the Disaster Crimes Series.
3. What inspired Hurricane Crimes?
I had just finished reading a book set during a blizzard and pondered the fact that I had never been in a snow storm because I live in Florida, so the idea to write a story that really focuses on a hurricane immediately became my goal. Although I wanted Hurricane Crimes to be a romance, I didn't want it to be a typical romance. Thus, I created Donovan, a sexy and passionate man who may be a murderer.
4. Did you use a real hurricane as inspiration for Hurricane Sabrina?
I did. In 2004 three hurricanes hit Florida in the space of four weeks:Charley, Frances, and Ivan. Hurricane Frances was the first category 5 storm I ever experienced, so it is etched in my mind. Then in 2008, Tropical Storm Fay visited. She actually made landfall four times and caused substantial flooding.I combined my experiences from Frances and Fay to create the beast that is Hurricane Sabrina.
5. Why did you decide to make Beth Kennedy a self-defense instructor?
I am a huge advocate of domestic violence awareness, and I love heroines of steel. Also, Beth needed to be tough to stand up against the obstacles I threw at her. Aside from a karate expert, I figured a self-defense instructor could stand up to a suspected murderer.