Denise Robbins

Denise Robbins

About

After twenty years in the computer technology industry, Denise Robbins decided to use that experience and her passion for mysteries and thrillers to write her first computer-thriller romantic-suspense novel, IT HAPPENS IN THREES released January 2009. Her second novel, KILLER BUNNY HILL, is scheduled for release July 2009. Look for CONNECT THE DOTS in 2010.

In addition to writing, Denise enjoys scuba diving (only in warm water), snowboarding, and playing in her garden.

Murdo

Murdo

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<p>When Jessica Bryant pesters her wealthy parents to allow her to have a dog as a pet, the answer is a resounding &quot;No&quot;; but they soon come to regret their decision when thier home is broken into one evening whilst they are out and their daughter kidnapped and held for ransom. The kidnappers, in the form of four seedy and incompetent characters wearing Disneyland-type masks, take her hostage and keep her incarcerated in a place from which there appears to be no escape. However, they reckon without the resourcefulness of our heroine, and the courage of a wonderful stray dog who comes to her aid and whom she names 'Murdo'. And so begins an exciting and humurous accounting of the couples' adventures together as they consistently foil and outwit the abductors whilst on the run together.<br /> This is a lovely story of the friendship between a girl and a dog, bringing out themes of responsibility, camaraderie, redemption, salvation and self-sacrifice. It includes some wonderful dialogue sequences as Jessica teaches her new four-legged friend how to communicate with her, with additional delightful conversations between the animals when a rabbit and a sparrow join forces with them in an effort to outwit the kidnappers and restore Jessica safely back to her parents' home. </p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;">&quot;Denise Robbins' delicious debut novel, <em>It Happens in Threes</em>, begins with a bang and doesn't let up. Fueled by a heady mix of action, suspense, humor, and romance—and a couple of thoroughly engaging protagonists—the book kept me turning pages (and hoping that the wild, sexy ride wouldn't end!). IHT marks the launch of a career to watch.&quot; </span></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;">~David Daniel, author of Reunion and The Marble Kite<span>  </span></span></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.daviddanielbooks.com/M">http://www.daviddanielbooks.com/</a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><br /><br />Midwest Book Review gave It Happens in Threes 5 Stars<br /></strong><br /><em>It Happens in Threes </em>is packed with scorching romance, nail-biting suspense, and nonstop action. The chemistry between Ruby and Michael sizzles and Robbins gives the reader quite the tease along with a lot of fun as she adroitly brings Michael and Ruby together only to pull them apart through their own misperceptions. The characters are engaging, from the sensual Ruby to hot-tempered Michael to the deliciously evil yet debonair LaRue. The story moves at a fast pace and keeps the reader entertained throughout. Consider this book one rollicking good read.</span></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;">~Christy Tillery French, Midwest Book Review and author of The Bodyguard Series</span></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.midwestbookreview.com/rbw/feb_09.htm#christy">http://www.midwestbookreview.com/rbw/feb_09.htm#christy<br /></a><br /></span></p> <p><strong>Coffee Time Romance gave It Happens in Threes 5 Cups<br /></strong><br /><em>It Happens in Threes</em> is one adventurous scene after another. Ms. Robbins has written an intense thriller filled with hunky men, beautiful women, and one action-packed stunt after another. I could not put this romantic suspense down; it was just so powerful and overwhelmed my senses. When I first met Ruby, she gave me the impression of being a wimpy woman, but it was not long before I comprehended that she has a spine of steel. Where Michael came off as a hardcore man with a superhero complex, I found his weakness was not kryptonite but Ruby herself. The author took a great story, stuffed it with sexual tension, added some drama, and crammed enough exploits to turn a wonderful spy novel into a perfect tale with unique twists and mysterious turns, accomplishing her goal of making one heck of a romantic and suspenseful adventure!</p> <p>Danielle<br />Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance &amp; More<br /></p> <p><a href="http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Ithappensinthrees.html">http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Ithappensinthrees.html</a></p>