GREETINGS…please come meet my new family, the Radonovic clan. With a Romani, or Gypsy, heritage, they may seem a bit…different…at first glance, but they hold dear the values that are important to all families: love, mutual respect, truth (most of the time) and, of course, dance.

Dance?

Ah…well, when Alexandra, Elizabeth, Katherine and Grace (do you see a certain…um…royal…theme there?) were little girls, they’d dance for their father, Ernst, who some called the “Gypsy King.” Larger-than-life, with a generous smile and pockets filled with silver dollars (he was a pit-boss at a Las Vegas casino), Ernst would toss coins to the Sisters of the Silver Dollar, as he called his daughters’ amateur dance troupe whenever they performed.

Four sisters. Their father’s Gypsy Princesses, none of whom is holding her breath waiting for her prince to arrive. Well, actually, that’s a lie. Because Grace knows there’s a prince in her future. Why? Because her mother, Yetta, the seer of the family, has foreseen a “prophecy” for each of her daughters.

Las Vegas restaurateur Grace Radonovic would do anything for her family – even gamble her inheritance on a risky business venture with her late father’s trusted friend. She’s smart, savvy and – after a near-miss with a two-timing frog – cautious of all things romantic.

But there’s something Nick isn’t telling her – a secret that could land Grace in unexpected danger. Is he her prince-in-the-making? Or her family’s worst nightmare?

BETTING ON GRACE (now on sale) is a Signature Select Saga. It introduces readers to three more stories from Harlequin American Romance:

In May, Kate’s story: ONE DADDY TOO MANY
The prophecy: You can’t escape your destiny nor avoid the past…when the two intersect.
Kate trusted one man who let her down. Now, just as she opens her heart to another, her daughter’s father returns. Which man is the safe bet for a woman who doesn’t gamble?

In August, Liz’s story: BRINGING BABY HOME
The prophecy: A man of shadows, a child of light. You will only be able to save one.
Liz is a woman who prides herself on never asking for help, but now she’s about to lose everything. David is a man with no past who sees the chance for a future. The trouble is that helping Liz bring her baby home might also cost him his life.

In November, Alex’s story: THE QUIET CHILD
The prophecy: A child’s laughter can heal a wounded heart, if first you heal the child.
Pre-school teacher Alex is used to loving other people’s children, but she never expected to be asked to care for Mark’s little boy–especially since he’s the child who came between them.

I’ve been living with the Radonovic family for well over a year now. I even traveled to Las Vegas to visit their home and some of the places that show up in all four books. I included a little travelogue called “Sin City Beckons” in the Bonus Features in BETTING ON GRACE. But there wasn’t room for photos, so I thought you might like to see a few shots.

Yes, this is a cemetery. Doesn’t everybody who goes to Vegas head straight to the nearest cemetery? Believe it or not, this place wasn’t that easy to find, but since Ernst is buried here, I felt it was important.

There’s a suspense element in BETTING ON GRACE. As I like to the tell men who pick up my book because of its sexy cover, “Shots are fired.” As a matter of fact, that action scene takes place right here at Lake Mojave.

Red Rock Canyon is mentioned in Grace’s book. She and I both had a nightmare about it. Go figure. It’s really gorgeous, by the way. Makes you wonder, “Vegas? What Vegas?”

Nick and Grace ride the Big Shot atop the Stratosphere. That shot didn’t come out so great, but here’s another ride you’d have to be crazy to try. 800-feet above the Strip. What’s not to love?

Food is important to my Rom family. Grace and Kate own Romantique, a fabulous restaurant. So, naturally, I had to do some serious food investigation when I was researching this book, right? This was my dessert at AquaKnox. To die for!

Yep, you guessed it — writing is a tough job. Personally, I’m just here for the food. Oh, and the dress code works for me, too. If you’re curious about what it’s like to write six books under contract (four of them connected stories with overlapping deadlines) just visit my blog.

Now, let’s talk! At the end of each week, one commenter will win a copy of Debra’s October Signature Select WINDOW TO YESTERDAY!