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So Many Books…

You guys, there are so many great books releasing today! Oh my poor aching credit card.

This is what I'm buying.

Men Out of Uniform, an anthology with Maya Banks, Sylvia Day and Karin Tabke. Hot sexy men in (and out of) uniform? Who can pass that up?

Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis . I love this series, as I mentioned during my giveaway last week. It's super sexy, very funny, with warm heroines and very hot heroes. And animals!

Night Moves by Stephanie Tyler – Military Romance at its finest. Action adventure and hot, hot heroes. I love these books.

And Everything I Know About Love I Learned From Romance Novels, from the oh so smart, oh so funny Sarah Wendell of Smart Bitches. This is an ode to everything about romance, with commentary from both romance authors and readers. Everyone should own this book! I can't wait to read it.

What's on your buy list for this week?

Contest Coming Up!

Shiloh Walker, Lisa Renee Jones and I are gearing up to have a fun contest in a couple weeks to help us celebrate our upcoming book releases!

If you're a blogger, check out the details here and help us spread the word. There's a special prize involved for you.

More info coming soon.

Jill Shalvis Animal Attraction Winner(s)!!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this contest! I really enjoyed reading about all your animals, those you have now, the ones you had before and those you lost. We lost our black lab Buddy this year, so I felt your pain. Thanks for sharing the animal love with me!

I decided to choose three winners, because you all rock and so does Jill's book.

I used random.org to choose the winners, and they are:

Vicky Burkholder, Comment #4

Jennifer, Comment #27

and

Kim S, Comment #85

Thanks again everyone, and be sure to get ANIMAL ATTRACTION when it goes on sale Tuesday, or order it here. It's a great book.

Jill Shalvis' Animal Attraction (And A Giveaway!)

I'm just filled with giveaway fever these days, aren't I?

But I've read a lot of great books and I love to share. The ever awesomely, incredibly talented Jill Shalvis is releasing ANIMAL ATTRACTION next week. I loved this book. I'm a big animal lover, and this series is centered around animals. Animals and hot heroes. How can you not love a romance like that?

She's tempting his basic instincts…

Sunshine, Idaho, is a quiet ranching town, a perfect place to give injured animals a refuge…or to find one. And veterinarian Dell Connelly suspects there's a reason his clinic's uber-efficient receptionist has taken shelter here.

Jade Bennett couldn't be happier to escape her well-meaning but smothering family and their expectations, not to mention the big-city jungle. There's nothing like working with injured animals, having a forlorn, grumpy stray kitten make its home under her desk…or enjoying the gorgeous views of her ruggedly sexy boss

Jade is used to planning everything in her life, but Dell's understanding has sparked an uncontrollable desire. And though Dell has never had time for love, Jade's strength and sass is the kind of call no red-blooded male can resist…

I'm giving away a copy of ANIMAL ATTRACTION here. To be entered to win, tell me if you have pets. If so, what kind? Dogs, cats, birds, mice, monkeys? If you don't have pets, just tell me your favorite animal.

We have four dogs:

This is Jaz and Bella – they're half Maltese and half Mini-Dachsund.

This is Lucy – she's half Australian shepherd and half Lab.

This is Sam – He's part…we don't know, actually. I think he's got some Blue Heeler in him, though.

The Rules:

You must be 18 years of age or older to enter

Void where prohibited

Open to international entries

I'll choose a winner on Friday night!

A Rare Gift Back Cover Copy

I'm so thrilled to reveal the back cover copy for A RARE GIFT, releasing December 5th from Carina Press. If you read ALL SHE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS last year, this is Wyatt's story in my Kent Brothers series!

With a disastrous marriage behind him, Wyatt Kent has no interest in getting involved with any woman, let alone his ex-wife's younger sister. But when Calliope Andrews hires him to build an addition onto her daycare center, Wyatt can't help but notice she's a desirable woman, as warm and funny as his ex was cold and aloof.

Calliope fell hard for Wyatt the first time he walked through the door of her family's home, and can't believe her sister let him get away. He's still the star of all her fantasies, and she's determined to prove to him she's nothing like his manipulative ex. Wyatt may be all business, but Calliope sees the way he looks at her when he's supposed to be working…

It's not long before Wyatt and Calliope are keeping each other warm on cold December nights. But it's going to take a Christmas miracle for Wyatt to put his trust in love a second time.

And just like last year, Carina Press will be bundling all the contemporary romance holiday novellas into a collection for those who'd rather buy them together at a discounted price. This year, the contemporary holiday novellas were written be me, Shannon Stacey, HelenKay Dimon and Alison Kent. Here's the copy for our collection, titled HOLIDAY KISSES:

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like…Love!

A man gives the gift of trust and receives a second chance at love in return. A woman helps to heal the wounded heart of a soldier. A couple finds that true love knows no distance. And a young widow learns that there can be two great loves in a lifetime. Love, romance and passion come together in this collection of four seasonal shorts.

Anthology includes:

This Time Next Year by Alison Kent

A Rare Gift by Jaci Burton

It's Not Christmas Without You by HelenKay Dimon

Mistletoe and Margaritas by Shannon Stacey

I'm so excited to do this collection with Shannon, HelenKay, and Alison, three amazing authors, and three great friends.

I'm hoping I'll have cover art to show you very soon, as well as preorder links for the books.

Will keep you posted!

Maya Banks, Gena Showalter & Carly Phillips Book Winners!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the contest!

I used random.org to select the winners, and they are:

The winner of Maya Bank's SEDUCTION OF A HIGHLAND LASS is Deborah Swager, Comment #42

The winner of Gena Showalter's THE DARKEST SURRENDER is Megan Gonzales, Comment #63

The winner of Carly Phillips SERENDIPITY is Jeannie, Comment #107

Thanks again everyone!

And if you didn't win, be sure to head on over and buy these awesome books.

Maya Banks SEDUCTION OF A HIGHLAND LASS

Gena Showalter's THE DARKEST SURRENDER

Carly Phillips' SERENDIPITY

Hey, I'm Still Here! With A Contest!

Why no, I haven't been captured by pygmy warriors and carried off into the night, nor have I fallen into a deep sleep, awaiting that fairy tale kiss to wake me. (Though a long nap would be nice).

But I did realize it's been a while since I blogged. I'd like to tell you I've been off on some great adventure, but….no. I've just been here, writing away on Playing to Win, working on a proposal, and realizing in about a month THE HEART OF A KILLER will be releasing!

Since I've neglected the blog, I realized there are some great books that have been released, and some about to release. So how about I do a giveaway?

My awesome friend Maya Banks new Highlander series is doing so well. IN BED WITH A HIGHLANDER has been on the USA Today bestseller list for three weeks now! Congrats, Maya! The next book in the series, SEDUCTION OF A HIGHLAND LASS, releases next week. I love this series so much.

A warrior is caught between family loyalty and forbidden love in book two of Maya's sensual new trilogy featuring three indomitable Highlanders.

Fiercely loyal to his elder brother, Alaric McCabe leads his clan in the fight for their birthright. Now, he is prepared to wed for duty, as well. But on his way to claim the hand of Rionna McDonald, daughter of a neighboring chieftain, he is ambushed and left for dead. Miraculously, his life is saved bythe soft touch of a Highland angel, a courageous beauty who will put his fealty to his clan, his honor, and his deepest desires, to the test.

An outcast from her own clan, Keeley McDonald was betrayed by those she loved and trusted. When the wounded warrior falls from his horse, she is drawn to his strong, lean body. The wicked glint in his green eyes ignites a passion that will follow them back to Alaric's keep, where their forbidden love draws them deeper into the pleasures of the flesh. But as conspiracy and danger circle closer, Alaric must make an impossible choice. Will he betray his blood ties for the woman he loves?

The ever awesome Gena Showalter has a new book releasing next week as well. DARKEST SURRENDER is the latest in her Lords of the Underworld series:

The Lords of the Underworld return in this enthralling tale of an immortal warrior determined to win and the beautiful seductress he can't resist.

Possessed by the demon of Defeat, Strider cannot lose a challenge without suffering unimaginable pain. For him, nothing stands in the way of victory. Until Kaia, an enchanting Harpy, tempts him to the razor's edge of surrender.

Known among her people as The Disappointment, Kaia must bring home the gold in the Harpy Games or die. Strider is a distraction she can't afford because he as an agenda of his own – steal first prize, an ancient godly artifact, before the winner can be named. But as the competition heats up, only one prize will matter – the love neither had thought possible…

And the amazing Carly Phillips has a new series out with her newest release, Serendipity. Such a fun, romantic book:

New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips presents the first in a delightful new series about a quaint upstate New York town

where love, fate and fortune are intertwined …

Faith Harrington was the classic girl of privilege–until her father was convicted of running a Ponzi scheme and then her marriage crashed and burned.

Now Faith is back in her hometown, hoping for a fresh start. But her father's betrayal has rocked Serendipity – and not everyone is ready to welcome her with open arms. Then she runs into her teenage crush — the dark, brooding Ethan Barron. Ethan, no stranger to scandal himself, never imagined he'd own the mansion on the hill, much less ever again come face to face with Faith–the princess he once kissed senseless. The chance meeting reignites the electric charge between them.

Still, when Ethan hires her to redecorate what was once her childhood home, Faith is sure that getting involved with the town's notorious bad boy will only lead to trouble. But her heart has other ideas. And so do the townspeople of Serendipity …

So there you have it–an historical, a paranormal and a contemporary romance. Something for everyone.

Now take your pick of which book you'd like to have, or just tell me you'd like any of the three. I'll choose three winners on Monday!

And as usual, The Rules:

Must be 18 years or older to enter

Void where prohibited

Open to international entries

And hey, if you'd rather have a Kindle copy instead of print, just let me know in the comments. Always happy to spread the digital joy.

Have a great weekend!

The Heart of A Killer ARC Winners!

Thanks so much to everyone who entered to win an ARC of THE HEART OF A KILLER!

I used random.org to select three winners, and they are:

Valerie Long, Comment #57

Briana C, Comment #24

and

Jimena Diez, Comment #69

I'll be contacting the three winners by email.

Thanks again everyone!

The Heart of A Killer ARC Contest!

The Heart of a Killer releases next month, and I have ARCs to give away!

This is a new romantic suspense series for me, and I'm so excited about it. I really hope you'll enjoy this series. I loved writing it.

No one said coming home would be easy. But for Dante Renaldi, it's murder.

Before the Special Forces hero has even unpacked his bags from twelve years of active duty, he's embroiled in murder—corpses bearing the brutal trademark he's seen only once before—on the worst night of his life.

The last time Detective Anna Pallino saw Dante Renaldi, they were in love. Now, he's part of the connection to a string of fresh homicides and a horrible assault Anna only survived thanks to him.

More than anything, Anna wants to trust Dante. But as the bodies and the coincidences stack up, Anna will have to decide, and fast: Is the man she owes her life to the very same one who wants her dead?

You can read an excerpt here

To enter to win an ARC, tell me your favorite romantic suspense author. If you don't read romantic suspense, just tell me the last book you read.

Rules:

Must be 18 years or older to enter.

Contest open internationally

Void where prohibited

I'll draw winners on Sunday. Yes, there will be more than one. Wheee!

Play-by-Play Series News!

I have some news on the Play-by-Play series!

Book Four of the Play-by-Play series will be titled PLAYING TO WIN, and will release in the late summer/early fall of 2012. More details to come on release month very soon.

How about a tiny little teaser about the book?

Cole Riley's a hot headed football player who has put his career on the line with his off field behavior. Consultant Savannah Brooks comes on board to save his image—and to get his game on the right track. When two opposing forces collide, there's bound to be sparks.

You'll get to meet Cole in TAKING A SHOT. More about PLAYING TO WIN coming soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions about PLAYING TO WIN, or any of the other books in the Play-by-Play series, ask away!