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If I Fail by Marian Lanouette


Are rules really meant to be broken? Jake Carrington finds out the hard way and the answer is no! Dating Chloe Wagner was a huge mistake, and Jake should have known better—he’s investigating the murder of Chloe’s sister. 

Chloe is now the number one suspect in that murder. If she’s convicted, Jake could lose not only his rank, but his job. If that’s not bad enough, he’s got a stalker on his hands, someone who’s threatening his fledgling relationship with the lovely Mia. Things are getting just a little too personal for comfort!








Author Bio:


Marian born and raised in Brooklyn, New York is the seventh child of ten. At the age of sixteen her family moved from New York to New England. As a typical teenager, she felt her life was ruined and took to journalizing her feeling and this new life. The journal helped her realize how easily she had adapted to the change. Although, she did miss her cherished friends terribly; she's thankful, they are still friends today. The four of them refer to each other as the cradle to the grave friends.


Unbeknown to her parents, at the age of five she started reading the New York Daily News story about the murdered nurses in Chicago and the investigation. Marian followed the story every day as authorities rushed to solve the brutal crime. It had caught her attention and her imagination. To this day she stills checks her closet before going to sleep. Marian thinks it was on that day the mystery lover was created.

At the age of eight she wrote every day, whether it be a poem, a short story or in her journal. An eighth grade assignment got her published. Though she failed the assignment, the nun was impressed with her poem. It was supposed to be a four line poem, but she couldn't still her pen. The Beach her first official published work is still her favorite though much longer than four lines. It was the nun who submitted the poem for her to the local paper. Thus, the writer was born.

Marian's first book If I Fail, A Jake Carrington Mystery will be released on September 7, 2012; and will be followed up in January 2013 with the second book in the series, Burn in Hell, A Jake Carrington Mystery. Each book's a mystery with romantic elements, because to quote Marian, "Life is both mysterious and romantic."

Marian resides in New England with her husband.

30 comments:

  1. Thank you so much, Glyis, for having me here today. I'm excited to announce that the second book in series Burn in Hell, released last Friday.

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  2. Hi Marian,

    I love mysteries. The challenge to figure out the solution based on the clues involves the reader so much more than just picking up a book to occupy time.

    I've definitely added the Jake Carrington novels to my TBR pile.

    Thanks Marian! (BTW love the cover for "Burn in Hell")

    KJ Montgomery

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  3. Marian, you are welcome. I think, Burn in Hell, is down for March showcase. Will check.

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    1. Oh, awesome, Glynis. I love this blog. I find so many wonderful authors and great reads here.

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  4. Thank you so much, KJ, I hope you like the books. I love my character Jake Carrington. Besides the mystery I love the glances we get into his personal life.

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  5. Hi Marian--Burn in Hell sounds great! I love what you say about life being mysterious and romantic. Couldn't agree more! Good luck with your release!

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    1. Thank you so much, Amber. I love how each day greets me with promise.

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  6. Sounds great -- best wishes with it!

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  7. Hello, my fellow Marian! I was somewhat older than five when Richard Speck's doings traumatized me. I can't imagine dealing with it at five!

    I know part of why *I* write is to exercise control over reality. Interesting post and bio. Thanks for sharing!

    Marian Allen
    Fantasies, mysteries, comedies, recipes

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    1. Thanks, Marian, spelled with an A :) Now you know why my parents stopped me.

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  8. I enjoyed reading. If I Fail just wished it was longer; It was easy to jump into the story and get to know the character's . I just didn't want it to end
    I just finished as the world ends and I loved it !
    Now I have to get Burn In Heel HELL DYING TO S WHAT KIND OF ADVENTURE YOU'RE TAKING ME ON THIS TIME !
    :)

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    1. You'll have to read to find out, Brenda. I hope you enjoy it.

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  9. I have enjoyed both If I Fail and Burn In Hell immensely. I love murder mystery combined with a good sexy romance. Both books deliver on both!

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    1. Thanks, Roberta, so glad you enjoyed both. I'm working on the third one now.

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  10. Just ordered BURN IN HELL (love the title!0. If it's half as good as your first book, Marian, I'll be up all night reading it.

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    1. Thank you, Joy. I hope you find it even better.

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  11. Marian, this sounds like a winner. I'll have to catch the first one too. Best wishes on your new release!

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    1. Thanks JQ, If I Fail is the first one in the series. Burn in Hell just released in January and that is the second one in the series. I look forward to hearing back from you on what you think about the stories after you read them.

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  12. Loved If I Fail and just finished Burn in Hell! The books are not the usual mystery with the usual suspects. Surprises, surprises, surprises in both books. Loved them. You take me into a world making me feel like I am living the story. Great job! When is your next book coming out?

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    1. Anonymous, I have a short story coming out in two weeks call As the World Ends. The next book in the Jake Carrington Mystery series will be late in the year or next year. I'm working it now. Thanks for enjoying my work. It means a lot.

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  13. Good luck with Burn in Hell, Marian. Both your novels sound very exciting.

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  14. Hello, Marian. Good luck with the new adventure. Jake's quite a guy!
    Cheers, Kelly

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    1. Thank you, Kelly, I love Jake. LOL.

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  15. Hi Marian - Loved the trailer:) Looking forward to reading your books.

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  16. Thanks for supporting the author. I appreciate you all dropping by.

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  17. Hi Marian,
    Sorry I'm late to the party. I have to say I really enjoyed "If I Fail" but I have to say "Burn in Hell" is gripping. I love it. Congratulations on yet another success and best wishes for many more.

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