Deep Blue Trilogy Series by Kathleen Duhamel

Love is the most addicting drug of all... “Barely-not-starving” Denver artist and cancer survivor Claire Martin has almost given up finding an older man with a youthful spirit when she meets charismatic New York soul singer Robert Silver of the legendary band Deep Blue. She soon learns that hero worship can be dangerous, especially when the object of her desire comes with a disturbing past... moreLove is the most addicting drug of all... “Barely-not-starving” Denver artist and cancer survivor Claire Martin has almost given up finding an older man with a youthful spirit when she meets charismatic New York soul singer Robert Silver of the legendary band Deep Blue. She soon learns that hero worship can be dangerous, especially when the object of her desire comes with a disturbing past. Robert is smart and sexy with a self-deprecating sense of humor, but he’s also a man who has suffered from panic attacks, drug abuse, a well-publicized stint in rehab and the death of his wife, screenwriter Elaine Jordan. When his demons resurface on tour, jeopardizing his voice and the band’s future, Claire must decide if she’s willing to take the biggest risk of her life—betting her future on a troubled man. Editorial Reviews: “This delightful tale mixes romance, personal growth, humor, and issues. Will Claire’s self-doubts and Rob’s fatal flaws put an end to her dreams, unless she dares to fight for what Rob as well as she deserves? Authentic characters, from the central couple to friends and family, charming features of Denver life diverse as neighborhoods and art festivals, and tantalizing glimpses into the glitzy, high-pressure world of celebrity stud the story. The color blue holds a multitude of meanings. It can represent freedom, encourage trust or hope, signify sincerity. Then there’s the maxim “between the devil and the deep blue sea.” You’re caught in a dilemma, between two choices, neither of which is ideal. With Deep Blue, the devils surely are the personal demons all must wrestle in order to deserve their happy endings.” —Bonnie McCune, author of Falling Like a Rock “Colorful and reminiscent of Danielle Steele and Nora Roberts.” —Ruta Sevo, author of White Bird less

PRE-ORDER SPECIAL! Secrets of the past seldom stay buried forever… Landscape artist Claire Martin has married the love of her life, legendary singer Robert Silver of the band Deep Blue. But her peaceful world is rocked by an unexpected revelation that crushes her dreams and causes her to question everything she knows about her famous husband... morePRE-ORDER SPECIAL! Secrets of the past seldom stay buried forever… Landscape artist Claire Martin has married the love of her life, legendary singer Robert Silver of the band Deep Blue. But her peaceful world is rocked by an unexpected revelation that crushes her dreams and causes her to question everything she knows about her famous husband. Although Robert is clean and sober, and embarking on a new opportunity with his musical partner Art Hoffman, the consequences of one night long ago fracture his family and threaten his marriage to the woman who loves him like no one else. Will love survive, or will career pressures, family turmoil and the ever-present specter of the paparazzi destroy their new life together? Editorial Reviews “It's a true delight to find romance books where the main characters are mature, well-rounded people, who carry baggage and scars from real life events. It was an even bigger delight to discover a new author who can skillfully weave a story about the highs and lows, trials and tribulations, and amazement of finding love, being romanced and enjoying an active sex life, even with main characters in their 50s and 60s. Sex and romance is not just for the young, and Kathleen Duhamel proves this with her well written, detailed yet realistic sex scenes that leave you hot under the collar. Duhamel cleverly engages the reader with real life conversations, which could easily be you and your best friend, chatting over wine or coffee, sharing and supporting each other. There are not many people who will get to their fifties or sixties, without a few hiccoughs along life's path. Kathleen understands and embraces this and in the first two books from the Deep Blue Trilogy, allows Claire, Rob, Denise and Artie to wear their scars with honor and talk about their misgivings and hang ups about their lives and battles.” —Allyson R. Abbott, author of Touching Ed “Enter the glamorous world of fame and fortune, peopled by rock musicians, artists, rich people, and television luminaries. In Deeper, the second book in the Deep Blue Trilogy, we become reacquainted with the cast of characters from the first volume and learn—surprise!—if we prick them, they bleed, like Shakespeare’s Shylock or you and me…Duhamel moved in the right direction by complicating the plot…Believe me, women over forty, fifty, even sixty indulge in romantic fantasies, and Deeper is a pleasant, smooth slide into a story complex, yet comforting enough to satisfy…this book reminds us of the varying definitions and manifestations of love. The show biz and famous people we fantasize about, lust over, envy, discuss, aren’t plastic figurines. They, like us, must be unique, possess strengths and weaknesses, meet everyday challenges, in order to truly be human. The characters may have flashier lives than the ordinary, but we come to believe they could be our good friends, too.” —Bonnie McCune, author of Falling Like a Rock less

When her close-to-perfect world falls apart, can love still prevail? After years of struggle and harsh criticism, happily married rock star wife Claire Martin has finally achieved the career success of her dreams. As the featured artist in an international traveling exhibit, she looks forward to her best year ever, while her husband, singer Robert Silver of the legendary band Deep Blue, contemplates a return to touring... moreWhen her close-to-perfect world falls apart, can love still prevail? After years of struggle and harsh criticism, happily married rock star wife Claire Martin has finally achieved the career success of her dreams. As the featured artist in an international traveling exhibit, she looks forward to her best year ever, while her husband, singer Robert Silver of the legendary band Deep Blue, contemplates a return to touring. Things are also looking up for Claire’s best friend, Denise Hrivnak, who’s planning her wedding to Robert’s musical partner, Art Hoffman. However, what should have been most joyful day of Denise’s life turns to tragedy when an unexpected event forces both woman to contemplate the terrifying possibility of life without the men they love. Besieged by the paparazzi and sick with worry, Claire waits for answers in a Las Vegas hotel room, thinking over her improbable relationship with Rob and praying that love alone is strong enough to bring her husband back from the brink. less