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October 18, 2011
SCANDALOUS DESIRES is Out!
Today is release day for Scandalous Desires and the book has received a lovely review from Night Owl Reviews:
“…Scandalous Desires was well worth the wait. Mickey is, in a word, delicious. He is the perfect bad boy! Silence is a wonderful heroine, perfect for Mickey. She stands up to him and makes it impossible for him to not fall for her. I can’t say anymore, you just have to read it and experience this marvelous love story first hand. If I could give higher than 5 stars I would, as Scandalous Desires is sublime!”
–Leslee, Night Owl Reviews
Enjoy!
“…Scandalous Desires was well worth the wait. Mickey is, in a word, delicious. He is the perfect bad boy! Silence is a wonderful heroine, perfect for Mickey. She stands up to him and makes it impossible for him to not fall for her. I can’t say anymore, you just have to read it and experience this marvelous love story first hand. If I could give higher than 5 stars I would, as Scandalous Desires is sublime!”
–Leslee, Night Owl Reviews
Enjoy!
October 6, 2011
Clever John -- A Free Fairy Tale Read
You can read my fairy tale, CLEVER JOHN, free on Kindle or Nook! CLEVER JOHN gives readers an extended early glimpse inside my next Maiden Lane novel, SCANDALOUS DESIRES.
Scandalous Desires Elizabeth Hoyt
September 21, 2011
A Top Pick! for SCANDALOUS DESIRES!
Woot! I just got my RT BookReviews magazine in the mail and was thrilled to see that
Scandalous Desires
got a 4 1/2 Stars Top Pick! review from RT reviewer, Kathe Robin:
“This is the Maiden Lane story readers have been waiting for. Hoyt delivers her hallmark fairy tale within a romance and takes readers into the depths of the heart and soul of her characters. Pure magic flows from her pen, lifting readers’ spirits with joy.”
Oh, dear, I’m blushing! ;-)
Remember, Scandalous Desires will be available for both ebook download and in stores on October 18th.
Now on to some website updates:
Be sure to enter my website contest–I’m giving away all four of the Legend of the Four Soldiers series in audio book PLUS a Barnes and Noble gift card for $100!
You can now download for FREE my booklet, The Insider’s Guide to Elizabeth Hoyt’s Maiden Lane Series.
I have a new Book of the Month up–and its only the author’s second book!
And finally, I hope you’ll take a moment to check out the Monty Python inspired book video for Scandalous Desires ! (It's on my Goodreads Author Page as well--you just have to click on the videos tab.)
Enjoy!
Scandalous Desires
“This is the Maiden Lane story readers have been waiting for. Hoyt delivers her hallmark fairy tale within a romance and takes readers into the depths of the heart and soul of her characters. Pure magic flows from her pen, lifting readers’ spirits with joy.”
Oh, dear, I’m blushing! ;-)
Remember, Scandalous Desires will be available for both ebook download and in stores on October 18th.
Now on to some website updates:
Be sure to enter my website contest–I’m giving away all four of the Legend of the Four Soldiers series in audio book PLUS a Barnes and Noble gift card for $100!
You can now download for FREE my booklet, The Insider’s Guide to Elizabeth Hoyt’s Maiden Lane Series.
I have a new Book of the Month up–and its only the author’s second book!
And finally, I hope you’ll take a moment to check out the Monty Python inspired book video for Scandalous Desires ! (It's on my Goodreads Author Page as well--you just have to click on the videos tab.)
Enjoy!
Scandalous Desires
August 16, 2011
First Review for SCANDALOUS DESIRES!
I just got the first review for
Scandalous Desires
today:
“With its lush sensuality, lusciously wrought prose, and luxuriously dark plot, Scandalous Desires, the latest exquisitely crafted addition to Hoyt’s Georgian-set Maiden Lane series, is a romance to treasure.” (Starred Review)
–John Charles, Booklist
Huzzah!
I've also posted the third scene excerpt of SD on my website.
And have you noticed that Scandalous Desires has a new lay down date? It should be available wherever (and however) books are sold on October 18.
Enjoy!
“With its lush sensuality, lusciously wrought prose, and luxuriously dark plot, Scandalous Desires, the latest exquisitely crafted addition to Hoyt’s Georgian-set Maiden Lane series, is a romance to treasure.” (Starred Review)
–John Charles, Booklist
Huzzah!
I've also posted the third scene excerpt of SD on my website.
And have you noticed that Scandalous Desires has a new lay down date? It should be available wherever (and however) books are sold on October 18.
Enjoy!
May 28, 2011
New Books in the Works!
I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve just signed a new contract with my publisher, Grand Central Publishing for three more books! They will be a continuation of the Maiden Lane series with characters I’ve been getting lots of reader mail about! ;-) The first book of the new contract will be released in summer 2012 and will feature Winter Makepeace and is tentatively titled
Thief of Shadows
. I hope you enjoy it!
Romance Writers of America’s conference is coming up at the end of June and with it the annual “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing. This year it will be in New York City at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, Tuesday, June 28th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be over 500 authors signing their books and all proceeds will benefit literacy in New York.
Finally, I’ve donated three items to Brenda Novak’s Annual Auction for the Cure of Diabetes: Luncheon with moi in NYC, a signed setof all my books, and a signed advanced readers copyof my upcoming November release, Scandalous Desires .
Enjoy!
Romance Writers of America’s conference is coming up at the end of June and with it the annual “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing. This year it will be in New York City at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, Tuesday, June 28th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be over 500 authors signing their books and all proceeds will benefit literacy in New York.
Finally, I’ve donated three items to Brenda Novak’s Annual Auction for the Cure of Diabetes: Luncheon with moi in NYC, a signed setof all my books, and a signed advanced readers copyof my upcoming November release, Scandalous Desires .
Enjoy!
March 28, 2011
Romance Picks at B&N
I’m the Featured Romance Author at Barnes and Noble this month and to celebrate I’m giving away my romance picks on my website contest. Enter to win all eleven books!
The first scene excerpt of my November release, Scandalous Desires is up! If you’ve been waiting for Silence Hollingbrook’s story, this is it–and she does indeed get another shot at Charming Mickey O’Connor. ;-)
I’m in Los Angeles for the Romantic Times Convention from April 6-10. If you’re going to the convention, I hope you’ll stop by to say hi, and if you live in Los Angeles be sure and attend the Giant Book Fair on Saturday, April 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The first scene excerpt of my November release, Scandalous Desires is up! If you’ve been waiting for Silence Hollingbrook’s story, this is it–and she does indeed get another shot at Charming Mickey O’Connor. ;-)
I’m in Los Angeles for the Romantic Times Convention from April 6-10. If you’re going to the convention, I hope you’ll stop by to say hi, and if you live in Los Angeles be sure and attend the Giant Book Fair on Saturday, April 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
January 19, 2011
Cover Shoot!
I've just returned from a whirlwind trip to New York where I go to observe the cover shoot for Scandalous Desires, my November 2011 book. I've posted a video and photos on my Facebook page if you'd like to see a sneak peek.
My newest book, NOTORIOUS PLEASURES will be out in a week (!) and to celebrate I've got several things going.
Ready?
Okay, first up, check out the first chapter excerpt on my website, followed closely by the Batten family tree and Reading family tree (heroine and hero) on my Extras page.
Then, since you're already on my website, you might as well enter my January website contest in which I'll be giving away all three Prince Trilogy books as well as Eloisa James' A Kiss at Midnight.
But wait, there's more!
I'm also holding a contest on my Facebook page with a $200 Barnes and Noble gift card as the prize. All you have to do to enter is "like" my page.
Enjoy!
My newest book, NOTORIOUS PLEASURES will be out in a week (!) and to celebrate I've got several things going.
Ready?
Okay, first up, check out the first chapter excerpt on my website, followed closely by the Batten family tree and Reading family tree (heroine and hero) on my Extras page.
Then, since you're already on my website, you might as well enter my January website contest in which I'll be giving away all three Prince Trilogy books as well as Eloisa James' A Kiss at Midnight.
But wait, there's more!
I'm also holding a contest on my Facebook page with a $200 Barnes and Noble gift card as the prize. All you have to do to enter is "like" my page.
Enjoy!
October 17, 2010
October's Book of the Month
I just got back from a conference that took place in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, where I enjoyed not only the beach and waves but also some fabulous seafood. Believe it or not, I’m glad to be home, though. Autumn in central Illinois is simply gorgeous–the nights have turned cool, the trees are blazing orange and yellow, and the Honey Crisp apples are ripe. I do live this time of year!
I’ve got some updates to my website.
My new Book of the Month is Sally MacKenzie’s The Naked Baron.
Notorious Pleasures has a new and improved cover–take a look and let me know what you think.
The Maiden Lane series Cast of Characters is up.
And you still have time to enter my website contest!
Finally, I’ve got an exciting contest up on Facebook: In October I’ll be giving away a $100 gift certificate to Borders bookstore. To enter the contest all you have to do is “like” my Facebook fan page. That’s it! And if you’re already a fan, don’t worry–you’re entered into the contest.
Enjoy!
I’ve got some updates to my website.
My new Book of the Month is Sally MacKenzie’s The Naked Baron.
Notorious Pleasures has a new and improved cover–take a look and let me know what you think.
The Maiden Lane series Cast of Characters is up.
And you still have time to enter my website contest!
Finally, I’ve got an exciting contest up on Facebook: In October I’ll be giving away a $100 gift certificate to Borders bookstore. To enter the contest all you have to do is “like” my Facebook fan page. That’s it! And if you’re already a fan, don’t worry–you’re entered into the contest.
Enjoy!
September 24, 2010
Applesauce and Website Updates
I made a batch of applesauce yesterday from some lovely Ozark Gold apples. This is a autumn tradition in the Hoyt Household–picking apples at the local orchard, and making applesauce and apple pie. Mr. Hoyt does love the autumn!
I have some updates to the website!
First up, my novella, The Ice Princess has been released in ebook form! The heroine of The Ice Princess is Coral Smythe, who you may remember from The Raven Prince where she played a small part as the madam of Aphrodite’s Grotto. You can find an excerpt from The Raven Prince that features Coral as well as the first chapter excerpt of The Ice Princess and links to buy the ebook on The Ice Princess page.
While The Ice Princess is available only in ebook form at the moment, we do hope to publish it in a paper anthology soon!
I’ve posted the first scene excerpt of Notorious Pleasures , my February 2011 book featuring Lady Hero.
I have a new Book of the Month: Lila DiPasqua’s Awakened by a Kiss.
And finally, reader Rane Aria sent me some lovely original fan art for Wicked Intentions .
Enjoy!
I have some updates to the website!
First up, my novella, The Ice Princess has been released in ebook form! The heroine of The Ice Princess is Coral Smythe, who you may remember from The Raven Prince where she played a small part as the madam of Aphrodite’s Grotto. You can find an excerpt from The Raven Prince that features Coral as well as the first chapter excerpt of The Ice Princess and links to buy the ebook on The Ice Princess page.
While The Ice Princess is available only in ebook form at the moment, we do hope to publish it in a paper anthology soon!
I’ve posted the first scene excerpt of Notorious Pleasures , my February 2011 book featuring Lady Hero.
I have a new Book of the Month: Lila DiPasqua’s Awakened by a Kiss.
And finally, reader Rane Aria sent me some lovely original fan art for Wicked Intentions .
Enjoy!
August 30, 2010
The NYT and Drive-By Signings
Woot! Wicked Intentions hit both the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists! Thank you to everyone who bought a copy!
Like a signed book? I’m just back from a trip to Michigan in which I did several drive-by signings at Barnes and Noble bookstores, Borders bookstores, and Meijers stores. Here’s a list of cities in which I signed stock:
Lafayette, IN
Grand Rapids, MI
South Bend, IN
Lansing, MI
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Holland, MI
Clark Corners, MI
Merrillville, IN
Matteson, IL
and
Bourbonnais, IL
Enjoy!
Like a signed book? I’m just back from a trip to Michigan in which I did several drive-by signings at Barnes and Noble bookstores, Borders bookstores, and Meijers stores. Here’s a list of cities in which I signed stock:
Lafayette, IN
Grand Rapids, MI
South Bend, IN
Lansing, MI
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Holland, MI
Clark Corners, MI
Merrillville, IN
Matteson, IL
and
Bourbonnais, IL
Enjoy!
