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August 2, 2013
Playing to Win Now in Audio
Hey, audio book lovers, PLAYING TO WIN is now available as an audio book!
You can download it or buy it in CD at the following locations:
In addition, the first 3 books of the Play by Play series are also available in audio. You can check out all the links for them below.
The rest of the books in the series will also be available as audio books in the near future. I’ll be sure to update you as soon as they come out.
July 30, 2013
Hope Flames Release Date Change
Dear Readers,
I wanted you to be the first to know that the release date for my new book in the Hope series, HOPE FLAMES, has been moved to January 2014. This was at my publisher’s discretion because they believe moving it to January will help to make the book as successful as it can be. The new release date is January 7th. I understand you’re all very excited about this book and so am I. We apologize for making you wait, but truly believe this is the best thing for the book.
But I do have some fun news. There will be a contest coming up in mid-November, offered by Berkley, my publisher. They will mail 200 early copies of HOPE FLAMES TO 200 randomly chosen readers. Stay tuned in the coming months for more details about this upcoming contest.
The other good news coming out of all of this is, the first three books in the Hope series will all release next year. HOPE FLAMES will release in January, HOPE IGNITES in April, and HOPE BURNS in October. I’m very excited about this new series and I hope you will be, too.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for a Jaci Burton “fix”, I hope you will check out my Play-by-Play e-novella, HOLIDAY GAMES, on sale November 19th. It will be a sexy, fun, good time with all of your favorite characters from the Play-by-Play series as they celebrate Christmas! You can preorder that from Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
And again, thank you for your patience. I’m so sorry you have to wait until next year for the first HOPE book, but I appreciate your understanding.
Jaci
July 24, 2013
Hope Flames ARC Giveaway
I have several ARCS of HOPE FLAMES, the first book in my Hope contemporary romance series, to give away. HOPE FLAMES releases on September 3rd.
When it comes to love, they already know the rules…by heart.
Thirty-two and finally setting up her veterinary practice in the town she once called home, Emma Burnett is on her own and loving it. Independent and driven, she’s not letting any man get in the way of her dreams. Not again.
That’s fine with Luke McCormack. Divorced and hardly lacking in female company when he needs it, he’s devoted to the only faithful companion in his life—his police dog. Still, there’s something about Emma he can’t shake.
When a series of local break-ins leave Emma vulnerable, she seeks help from the one man who sparks her desire for the first time in years. And now they’re giving each other something they thought they’d lost forever…hope.
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If you’d like to enter, post a comment here on my blog. I’ll choose winners on Friday. Be sure to check back here on Friday to see if you’ve won, because I won’t be tracking down the winners. Winners will have 7 days to contact me, or I’ll choose new names.
Rules:
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to enter
Void where prohibited
Open to international entries
July 23, 2013
It’s Postcard Time!
In keeping with the tradition of offering up postcards for my books, I’m offering up oversized postcards for HOPE FLAMES, the first book in my new Hope contemporary romance series. After all, great cover, right?
If you’d like a postcard, send your mailing info to Fatin @ novelsidekick .com (without the spaces). She’ll get a postcard right out to you. 
We will mail the postcards internationally as well.
And if you’d like to read more about my new series or check out an excerpt of HOPE FLAMES, click here.
July 3, 2013
Today I’m At…
Today I’m at the RR@H Novel Thoughts blog, talking about my new Hope series, and giving away a copy of HOT SUMMER NIGHTS! Come join me!
July 2, 2013
Hot Summer Nights Releases!
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS is now available!
Passions ignite in these all-new stories from four bestselling masters of contemporary romance…
In Jaci Burton’s “Hope Smolders,” struggling divorcee Jane has put her personal life on hold to raise her kids—until she runs into Will, her ex’s former best friend, who convinces her it’s time to start having fun again.
Carly Phillips takes you back to the town of Serendipity, where overworked Alexa has an instant connection with a sinfully sexy football star on the dance floor. A one-night stand evolves into multiple nights when Luke decides to teach the good doctor about his brand of fun. But when it’s time for him to leave town, will these “Perfect Strangers” be able to say goodbye for good?
In Jessica Clare’s “Legend of Jane,” an intrepid Bloggess catches the eye of local law enforcement when she gets caught trespassing. Luckily, Luanne wouldn’t mind getting handcuffed by Officer Hotness…
Single girl Chelsea is tired of feeling like the fifth wheel on her weekend jaunt to Lake Placid, until she gets stuck out in the cold and finds a muscular knight in shining armor to warm her up—in Erin McCarthy’s “Ice Princess.”
I’m so excited to debut Hope Smolders, the first novella in my new HOPE Contemporary romance series! I hope you enjoy this first look into my new series.
You can purchase HOT SUMMER NIGHTS at your local bookstore, or online at the following retailers:
Digital
June 25, 2013
Hope Smolders Excerpt!
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS releases in a week! I’m very excited this anthology, because it’s the debut of the introductory novella to my brand new HOPE contemporary romance series.
I loved writing HOPE SMOLDERS in the HOT SUMMER NIGHTS anthology. Jane is wounded from her first marriage, and hesitant to get involved with anyone. She believes life is all about caring for her two kids, making the mortgage payment and paying the rest of the bills. All the fun has gone out of her life in the past few years. Until she runs into Will Griffin, her ex husband’s former best friend. Will’s convinced that Jane needs to have fun again, and he thinks he’s just the guy to show her how.
Excerpt below, and a link to preorder the book, which also includes awesome stories by rockin’ authors Carly Phillips, Erin McCarthy and Jessica Clare.
Excerpt:
It must have been more than a second because she felt disoriented, like maybe she’d allowed herself to fall asleep. She blinked and opened her eyes to find a sweaty hunk of beefcake standing in front of her. She shielded her eyes from the setting sun, unable to make out his face until he moved out of the shadow of the sun.
Will. Again? Why was she suddenly running into him a lot when she rarely ever saw him?
“Oh. Will. Hi. What are you doing here?” Other than catching her napping when she should be watching her kids. She made a quick search. Tabitha was still screaming down the slides with Heather, and Ryan had the football tucked under his arm, his buddies going all out to try and tackle him.
And she’d been passed out on the bench.
Wasn’t she just mother of the year?
“I was taking a run in the park, saw you sitting here.”
“I sure am seeing a lot of you lately.”
“I switched from nights to days.”
“Oh. Right. I heard about that.”
His lips curved. “Of course you did. Is there anything in this town that isn’t broadcast somewhere?”
“No. There’s a daily gossip update via social media. You can’t have secrets in Hope. Don’t even try. We even know what brand of toilet paper you buy via our spies at the grocery store.”
He laughed. “I’m going to assume you’re kidding about that.”
She arched a brow. “Am I?”
“Now that’s a scary thought.” He looked around. “Are the kids in the playground?”
“Yes. Over there,” she said with a nod of her head, grateful she’d been wearing her sunglasses so maybe he wouldn’t notice she’d been asleep.
He turned and she took a moment to check out his muscles, lean body, and long legs. Did the man have to be tanned and in such great shape? She wanted to not be in her yoga pants and a T-shirt, both more than a few years old. She’d just tossed the outfit on for the walk and now she looked down with a critical eye. The yoga pants were old and faded, but supremely comfortable, because really, once she got home, who cared? It wasn’t like she was trying to impress anyone.
And she sure wasn’t trying to impress Will.
“Wow, the kids have gotten so big. Ryan looks a lot like Vic.”
Her gaze wandered over to where Ryan was dashing for some imaginary end zone, a wide grin on his face. She smiled wistfully. “Yes, he does.”
Will took a seat next to her. “Have you heard from him?”
“From Vic? No.”
“At all?”
“No.”
“I’m sorry, Jane.”
She shrugged. “I’m over it.”
“I’m sorry for not coming over, too.”
Coming over? Why would he want to do that? “My family isn’t your responsibility. It’s Vic’s.”
“Still, I could have been there to help you through this. I guess I thought maybe you wouldn’t want to see me, that I’d remind you of what you lost.”
She frowned. “That’s ridiculous. You had nothing to do with him leaving.”
“But he and I were best friends. I should have seen it coming.”
She let out a very unladylike snort. “I was married to him. I lived with him every day. I shared his life. And I didn’t see it coming. Neither did his parents. So unless you’re some kind of psychic, I don’t think you had an edge on knowing he was going to abruptly check out of marriage and fatherhood without letting anyone know.”
Will stared out over the playground. “I know it’s been two years, but I still can’t believe he just up and disappeared without a word, that he hasn’t contacted you.”
“Oh, we were in contact through his attorney—at least long enough for him to sign the divorce papers.”
“Maybe he figured he was so screwed up that he was doing you a favor.”
“Some favor,” she said with a laugh. “Leaving me and the kids and then disappearing so well I can’t find him in order to get him to pay child support.”
“Jesus.” Will shoved his fingers through his hair and looked down at the ground. “I had no idea it was that bad.”
Wasn’t she a brilliant conversationalist? She could bring down a chat in three seconds flat. God, how depressing could she be?
She stood. “It’s not that bad, Will. The kids and I are doing just fine.” She hollered for Tabitha and Ryan, then turned to him. “Great to see you again.”
Will’s gaze was intense as he stood and came to stand beside her. “You don’t have to go, Jane.”
“Yes, I do.It’s late and it’s getting cool out here. I have papers to grade and the kids have homework. I’ll see you around.”
She gathered up the kids and headed down the street before she poured out her heart and soul and wept on Will’s shoulder, the absolute last thing she wanted to do.
She was strong, and a survivor. She hated those looks of sympathy and pity from anyone, especially Will.
Her life was just freaking fine.
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You can preorder HOT SUMMER NIGHTS here
June 20, 2013
Today I’m At…
Today I’m at the Romancing the Jock blog, talking about Baseball, Beer and Hot Dogs. Come join me!
June 14, 2013
Hot Summer Nights ARC Winners!
Thanks to everyone who entered to win an ARC of HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
Winners were chosen randomly, and they are:
Sue Peace – Comment #89
Neese – Comment #23
Allison Motherway – Comment #7
Congrats to the winners! Please email me at jaci @ jaciburton.com (without the spaces) with your mailing info. You have 7 days to contact me with your info, or I’ll choose new winners.
Thanks again everyone!
June 11, 2013
Hot Summer Nights ARC Giveaway
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS anthology releases on July 2nd, and contains my novella HOPE SMOLDERS, introducing you to my new HOPE contemporary romance series. The anthology also contains awesome stories from Carly Phillips, Erin McCarthy and Jessica Clare.
Passions ignite in these all-new stories from four bestselling masters of contemporary romance…
In Jaci Burton’s “Hope Smolders,” struggling divorcee Jane has put her personal life on hold to raise her kids—until she runs into Will, her ex’s former best friend, who convinces her it’s time to start having fun again.
Carly Phillips takes you back to the town of Serendipity, where overworked Alexa has an instant connection with a sinfully sexy football star on the dance floor. A one-night stand evolves into multiple nights when Luke decides to teach the good doctor about his brand of fun. But when it’s time for him to leave town, will these “Perfect Strangers” be able to say goodbye for good?
In Jessica Clare’s “Legend of Jane,” an intrepid Bloggess catches the eye of local law enforcement when she gets caught trespassing. Luckily, Luanne wouldn’t mind getting handcuffed by Officer Hotness…
Single girl Chelsea is tired of feeling like the fifth wheel on her weekend jaunt to Lake Placid, until she gets stuck out in the cold and finds a muscular knight in shining armor to warm her up—in Erin McCarthy’s “Ice Princess.”
You can read an excerpt of HOPE SMOLDERS here.
I have some ARCs of HOT SUMMER NIGHTS to give away. Post here and I’ll choose winners on Friday! I’m on deadline and I don’t have time to hunt people down, so come back on Friday to see if you’ve won.
Rules:
Must be 18 years of age or older to enter
Void where prohibited
Open to international entries
