When I first started publishing the Blackwood Security series, I read my reviews, and like all authors, I cried at the bad ones. Then I realised they had a theme - not everybody liked Emmy's potty mouth.
I couldn't change those books because a larger number of people loved Emmy's irreverence and cursing, but it did get me thinking... And so I started creating adapted versions of those books - clean, but not squeaky. I found it was fun coming up with reasons for Emmy not to drop the F-bomb all over the place, although she still manages to express her frustration!
I couldn't change those books because a larger number of people (including me) loved Emmy's irreverence and cursing, but it did get me thinking... And so I started creating adapted versions of those books - clean, but not squeaky. I found it was fun coming up with reasons for Emmy not to drop the F-bomb all over the place, although she still manages to express her frustration!
The main storylines in the Cleaned Up versions are the same, but some scenes have been taken out and others added. I even wrote a completely different free novella to go with the clean version of Forever Black - Black to Vegas tells the story of Emmy's second Las Vegas wedding.
The adapted versions have no swearing and no on-the-page sex - perfect if you like your books with plenty of action but a little tamer. Bonus: my mum absolutely loves them.
Pitch Black
After her husband is murdered, special ops assassin Diamond skips town and builds a new life for herself. But danger—and love—come calling when she least expects them…
Into the Black
Work's calling… Assassin Diamond returns home to look for a missing friend, leaving a mess of a relationship behind in England. Can Luke's love survive her lies?
Forever Black
Never poke a sleeping assassin... Diamond's back, and she's got her sights set on revenge. Can love conquer all? Or will it die trying?
Includes a download link for a free novella - Black to Vegas.
Gold Rush
Escaping an abusive relationship and a stalker, Lara finds a fresh start working as a housekeeper for her wealthy boss and former Navy SEAL Nick — who proves to be a very sexy distraction. But when her past comes back to haunt her, can Nick protect her?
Gray is My Heart
Hunted by an assassin, senator's daughter Georgia hides out with a reclusive artist. But he's not quite what he appears…
The Black Trilogy
Box set containing Pitch Black, Into the Black, and Forever Black, plus a download link for Black to Vegas.