Character Bio: Alejandro Ramos – Devious Minds by Colleen Helme {Tour} ~ Excerpt

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Character Bio of Alejandro Ramos by Colleen Helme

Alejandro Ramos is the bodyguard and hit-man to mob-boss Joe “The Knife” Manetto. He is Cuban-American and grew up in Miami, Florida. He’s 6’3” and 220 pounds of solid muscle. He spent most of his life on the run from the law, and ended up working as a security guard for the club owned by Manetto. One night he saved Manetto’s life and, seeing great potential; Manetto took Ramos under his wing, grooming him with martial arts training and combat techniques. 

As Manetto’s number one man, Ramos is involved in the everyday workings of the organization. Because of his reputation, most people who know him stay out of his way. Although he’s had a few brushes with the law, nothing has ever come of it. He’s also been charged with keeping co-worker, Shelby Nichols, alive, which has made his life more complicated, especially since he has grown to respect, trust, and admire her. Because of that, he’s put his life on the line for her several times and, so far, he’s managed to keep her from getting killed.

When he’s not working, his favorite past-times are riding his motorcycle, driving fast cars, and playing poker.

 

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Devious Minds
Shelby Nichols #8
by Colleen Helme

Devious Minds - EbookIt’s been almost a year since a near-fatal gunshot wound left Shelby Nichols with the ability to read minds. In that time she’s faced one problem after another. She’s been shot at, framed for murder, and targeted by a serial killer, just to name a few. Now she’s trying to help her lawyer husband win a murder trial that will enable him to become a partner in his law firm. Sounds easy, right? But nothing ever goes as planned when it comes to Shelby Nichols.

When special agent, Blake Beauchaine, shows up to collect a debt from Shelby, things get even more complicated, and Shelby is soon on her way to Paris. A routine meeting with a rogue agent reveals a sinister plot, putting Shelby into the cross-hairs of a known terrorist. Even worse, she doesn’t speak French, so it seems her mind-reading abilities won’t help her this time.

Things go from bad to downright dangerous for Shelby, especially since her usual guardians, Uncle Joey, and his hit-man, Ramos, are back in the states. Lost and on her own in the streets of Paris, can Shelby escape the cold-blooded killer in time to stop his devious plans, or will this be the end of the line for Shelby Nichols?

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By the time we got to the sixth floor, I was eager to get out. Blake hid a smile at my nerves, and took off down the hall. He took out his keys and unlocked a door at the very end of the hall. As it swung open, my breath caught at the view from the window. 

“Is that Notre-Dame?” I gasped. 

He chuckled. “Actually, that’s The Hôtel de Ville where the city’s local administration is housed. The buildings just beyond those are on the Ile-de-la-Cité where Notre-Dame is located. In the distance, you can just make out the cathedral’s spire from here.”

“Oh yes, I see it now.”

“All of those buildings are actually on an island in the river Seine. In fact, Notre-Dame was built at the same spot where the Romans built a temple to Jupiter. The cathedral was first built in the twelfth century, but through the years, and because of the revolution, it fell into disrepair. If it wasn’t for Victor Hugo and his book, it may have been destroyed.” 

“Wow. I didn’t know that.” 

“Your room is this way,” he said. “Why don’t you get settled, and then we’ll go exploring?”

“Okay!” He didn’t have to ask me twice. The bedrooms were on the other side of the living room and small kitchen and were larger than I’d expected. “I thought you said this apartment was small.”

He shrugged. “These bedrooms used to be part of another apartment, but I was able to buy it and put in these rooms and bathrooms. You can use that bedroom.” He motioned to the bedroom with billowing curtains framing another open window which looked out over the city. “My housekeeper must have opened the windows to air the place out when she came in this morning.” 

It was a little chilly, but I rushed over to look out the windows. The view was breathtaking. “This is perfect!”

“Good,” he said, clearly pleased with my reaction. “I’ll leave you to get settled.” 

The door shut behind him, and I glanced around the room. A queen sized bed with a metal frame took up most of the space, and two bed-stands with lamps flanked either side. A large wooden dresser with a mirror stood on the opposite wall.

A door beside the dresser opened into a small bathroom, with the shower and basin all done in beautiful tile work. Fresh towels and soap, along with an array of small bottles of lotions and shampoo, lined the countertop. 

This was amazing. I heaved a sigh, happy and grateful I’d come. I could hardly believe I’d almost chickened out. I would have missed this! I hurried back to the bedroom and unloaded my suitcase, placing my toiletries in the bathroom and my clothes in the dresser, then shoved my empty suitcase under the bed.

I quickly changed into a fresh blouse and my favorite black jeans and boots, then hurried into the bathroom to brush my teeth. After combing my hair and updating my make-up, I was ready to go. But first I needed to call Chris. The phone rang for the longest time before he finally picked up.


 

 

 
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colleen_helme_2015As the author of the Shelby Nichols Adventure Series, Colleen is often asked if Shelby Nichols is her alter-ego. “Definitely,” she says. “Shelby is the epitome of everything I wish I dared to be.” Known for her laugh since she was a kid, Colleen has always tried to find the humor in every situation and continues to enjoy writing about Shelby’s adventures. “I love getting Shelby into trouble… I just don’t always know how to get her out of it!” Colleen lives in the Rocky Mountains with her family. Besides writing, she loves a good book, biking, hiking, and playing board and card games with family and friends. She loves to connect with readers and admits that fans of the series keep her writing.

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I'm an outdoor sun loving reader living near San Fransisco. I’m a mother, wife, animal & book lover. I'm the owner, reviewer & mind behind Angel’s Guilty Pleasures. My favorite animals are horses & dogs. As for reading I love all things paranormal & urban fantasy & my favorite shifters are dragons.

8 comments on “Character Bio: Alejandro Ramos – Devious Minds by Colleen Helme {Tour} ~ Excerpt

  1. Thanks for hosting me! If you are interested – Carrots, the first book in the series is FREE thru Monday!! Also, books 2 & 3 are on sale for .99!!

    • It was a pleasure to share your latest releases “Devious Minds” and meet Alejandro Ramos. Thank you for sharing with all of us that the 1st book is FREE and the next two are on sale. We all love a great sale!!

  2. The blurb and excerpt are both very intriguing. I love the cover. It is gorgeous!

    • I am with you Rachel. I love the cover for this book and all the others in the series.

  3. I have read them all and they get better each time. So keep your eyes open for the next one!
    Lesley

    • I just picked up book one and can’t wait to try this author. The books and series sound great!

  4. Wow if the blurb doesn’t pull you in the book trailer and excerpt does wow… I definitely am going to have to get this series.