May 14th, 2012
Week 3 of the 2 book giveaway! This week I am bringing you Lorraine Heath’s SHE TEMPTS THE DUKE. (Book 1, The Lost Lords of Pembrook). One lucky reader will win a copy of this book as well as a signed copy of my latest release: HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE.
She Tempts The Duke
Book 1, The Lost Lords of Pembrook
Avon | January 31, 2012
Sebastian Easton always vowed he would avenge his stolen youth and title. Now back in London, the rightful Duke of Keswick—returning from battle a wounded, hardened, changed man—cannot forget the brave girl who once rescued him and his brothers from certain death.
Lady Mary Wynne-Jones paid dearly for helping the imprisoned young Lords of Pembrook, and she remembers well the promise she made to Sebastian all those years ago: to meet him once more in the abbey ruins where they shared a bold, forbidden kiss. While Mary is betrothed now to another, a friendship forged with dark secrets cannot be ignored. Unexpected passion soon burns dangerously between them, tempting Sebastian to abandon his quest for retribution to fight for a love that could once again set him free.
Leave a comment for a chance to win SHE TEMPTS THE DUKE and HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE (US&CA only). Giveaway ends 5/20.
 When Lorraine Heath received her BA degree in psychology from the University of Texas, she had no idea she had gained a foundation that would help her to create believable characters—characters that are often described as “real people.” She writes for both adult and young adult readers. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Americana historicals. Her novels have been recognized with a RITA, Romance Writers of America’s most prestigious award for excellence; a HOLT medallion award honoring outstanding literary fiction; a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Americana as well as Best British Isle Set Historical; five Texas Gold Awards; the Golden Quill Award; the Rising Star Award; and many other awards and recognitions. Her novels have been selections of the Doubleday and Rhapsody Book Clubs. Her novels have appeared on bestseller lists, including USA Today, Waldenbooks, and most recently, the New York Times.
At the invitation of Laura Bush when she was the First Lady of Texas, Lorraine served on a romance panel at the Texas Book Festival in 1998. She gave a presentation at the Texas Library Association Conference in 1999. She also served on a panel during RWA’s 2001 Librarian Appreciation Day. She often speaks at local libraries, to writers’ groups, readers’ groups, and at small conferences.
The author of more than 30 novels, she writes historical and contemporary romance for adults and historical romance for teen readers. Under the name Rachel Hawthorne, she writes popular contemporary romance for teens readers.
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May 7th, 2012
Winner, winner…MaryLou Cartwright
Wow! Y’all loved vampires last week. This week I am bringing you Lori Wilde’s THE WELCOME HOME GARDEN CLUB (Book 4, Twilight, Texas series). One lucky reader will win a copy of this book as well as a signed copy of my latest release: HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE.
The Welcome Home Garden Club
Twilight, Texas Series | Book 4
Avon | March 29, 2011
Caitlyn Marsh stopped believing in happily-ever-after when high-school sweetheart, Gideon Garza, left for Iraq. Now she raises her small son while her matchmaking gardening club members drive her crazy. Then Caitlyn’s world turns upside-down when Gideon swaggers back to Twilight.
Gideon left town in the middle of the night with threats ringing in his ears. A lot of things have changed since then. This bad boy-turned-Green Beret bears scars from the war, the timid girl he loved is an independent mother, and the father who refused to recognize his son in life has, in death, left him a vast cattle ranch.
He still aches for Caitlyn, and now there’s a dark-haired boy who looks exactly like Gideon did at that age. Could the child be his? And can this war-weary soldier overcome the scars of the past to claim the family he so richly deserves?
Leave a comment for a chance to win THE WELCOME HOME GARDEN CLUB and HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE (US&CA only). Giveaway ends May 13.
USA Today bestselling author, Lori Wilde has sold fifty-six novels to four major New York Publishing houses. She holds a bachelors degree in nursing from Texas Christian University and a certificate in forensics. She volunteers as a sexual assault first responder forFreedom House, a shelter for battered women. She has served as the RWA National conference workshop chair and PAN retreat chair. In 2009 she was the pacesetting author for the Cystic Fibrosis annual fundraiser.
She is an instructor for a company who provides online community education to over 2100 colleges and universities internationally. Lori is a past RITA finalist and has four times been nominated for Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award. She’s won the Colorado Award of Excellence, the Wisconsin Write Touch Award, The Lories, The More Than Maggie, the Golden Quill, The Laurel Wreath, The Beacon Award and The BestBooks of 2006 Book
Award.
Her books have been translated into 22 languages and excerpted in: Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Complete Woman, All You and Quick and Simple magazines. She lives in Texas with her husband, Bill.
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May 1st, 2012
Winner, winner… Lindy!
Hello everyone! This coming month, I will be giving away a different book each week along with a signed copy of my latest release: HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE.
This week I am giving away a copy of WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE by Kerrelyn Sparks.
 Love at Stake book #12
ISBN# 978-0061958069
E-book price only $4.99!
He’s a vampire from the big city . . .
Phineas McKinney thought New York City was tough, until he was attacked by Malcontents—evil vampires who consider mortals to be snacks. Saved by the good vampires, Phin swore to devote his now undead life to stopping the Malcontents. He’s got his job cut out for him when word comes that their enemy may be hiding in Wyoming. What does a city boy like him know about horses and campfires? Good thing he’s got Brynley Jones with him . . . if only she didn’t hate every vampire on earth.
She’s a werewolf princess . . .
Bryn believes vampires are seductive and charming, and that makes them dangerous. So she’s more than a little annoyed about teaming up with Phin, even if he is the only bloodsucker able to make her inner wolf purr. But as they hunt down the new leader of the Malcontents, danger threatens . . . and Phineas and Brynley discover a passion that will rock the foundation of their supernatural world.
Leave a comment for a chance to win WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE and HOW TO RAVISH A RAKE (US&CA Only). Vampires and rakes, oh my! Giveaway runs May 1-6.
 Kerrelyn Sparks’ first paranormal romance, How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire, zoomed out of the bat cave so fast it became Borders bestselling debut romance of 2005. Each book in the Love at Stake series has become aUSAToday bestseller. When the fourth book,The Undead Next Door, landed on the New York Times bestseller list, even the Undead sat up and took notice, which made Kerrelyn a bit nervous. She lives in the Greater Houston area with her husband, children, and a house full of garlic. So far, there are no vampires in her family. Werewolves are another matter entirely.
You may email Kerrelyn by using the link on the sidebar. She would love to hear from you! Most email will receive a response, except on the night of a full moon.
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April 2nd, 2012
Winner, winner… TINA GILLIGAN!
Triple the fun as in my three RITA nominations and my trilogy. So of course, I’ve just got to do another contest, and the prize is my trilogy. Check out the books and leave a comment starting with the word “Triple.” The comment section is always optional, but I at least need one from you that says “I wanna win.” LOL. The point is that it’s all in good fun. So without further ado, here are the books that are up for grabs to one lucky winner. The contest ends April 30th. (US & Canada Only)
Have fun!
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April 2nd, 2012
My longtime friend Jane Perrine has a new inspirational book out that I think readers will love. I know I did, because I got to be one of the first readers. I loved it so much! Check out the beautiful cover!
Now, I’ll let Jane tell you all about her lovely series!
I never accepted the common wisdom of “Write what you know.” If authors stuck to writing what they knew, none of the delightful Regencies of Vicky Dreiling would be in print because she wasn’t alive then—were you Vicky? Agatha Christie would never had written her mysteries because, as far as we know, she never killed anyone.
Then I started writing the Tales from Butternut Creek series and realized I was writing exactly what I knew: a minister in a small town church. The Palm Sunday donkey running away with his rider? I was one of the group that grabbed the animal before he could toss the boy off. A minister’s fear of counseling a member of the congregation? Been there and survived. The group of women who run the church? I’ve met them in every church either my husband or I have served. All the stories, all the embarrassing and funny situations we lived came together in these books and I’ve had such a great time writing them down. Sometimes the memories make me laugh. Hope they’ll do the same for you.
But members of a congregation suffer, too, and I cried with them. Those hard times appear in The Welcome Committee of Butternut Creek and the next two books mixed with the humor.
Welcome to Butternut Creek. The parsonage is that big Victorian with the wide porch next to the church. Pull up a chair, settle down, and visit a while.
Leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Jane’s book. I promise you’ll love these wonderful characters. (US Only)
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March 26th, 2012
This morning was a day that no one in RWA wanted to miss. Why? Because the Golden Heart awards for unpublished authors and the RITA awards for published authors were being announced. Now I just wanted to watch the list of names popping up on the site, because I didn’t think I stood a chance at all. The night before I told my friend Shana Galen that I was managing my expectations – below sea level.  It’s very competitive, because there are so many great Regency historical authors.
This morning the day started out awful. My car had what my mom would call a “hissy fit.” This meant I had to get it towed to the shop. Ugh. Then the internet went wonky. All I wanted was to congratulate all the nominees. I have so many wonderful friends in RWA & am a huge fan of many authors. So I was feeling a little frustrated.
The phone rang and I didn’t recognize the caller ID. When I picked it up, I didn’t hear anything, so I hung up.
The phone rang again. This time when I answered, a very nice lady said she was calling on behalf of RWA to tell me that I had triple finaled.
I’ll be honest. I burst into tears.
So here are the deets: HOW TO MARRY A DUKE finaled in best first book and in the Regency Historical category. HOW TO SEDUCE A SCOUNDREL also finaled in the Regency Historical category. I’m a little undone. And very, very excited.
So have you ever unexpectedly gotten an award or recognition of some type that really touched you? Tell me your story!
Oh, and I’m posting some screen shots of the RITA Announcements!
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March 23rd, 2012
Congratulations to jeanette8042 – you won the signed trilogy: How to Marry a Duke, How to Seduce a Scoundrel, and How to Ravish a Rake!
For everyone else, check out my blog tour as my publisher Forever Romance is giving away How to Ravish a Rake at all the stops (US Only). Also, check out this page (scroll down) for information where to buy How to Ravish a Rake (and my other two books as well). Thanks so much for participating, everyone. Have a Great weekend!
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