Ally Blake's Blog, page 8

Cover Reveal!

So excited to reveal my first ever cover for Harlequin Kiss!

Note the sneaky bit of wedding dress poking out of the closet - too cute!

THE SECRET WEDDING DRESS is out now in the UK & Aus/NZ, North America in April!

top ten bestseller!

My new Mills and Boon Modern Romance THE SECRET WEDDING DRESS is a Top Ten Bestseller at the Mills and Boon site!

Available in paperback and ebook, get it while its hot.

Okay, so it'll be hot no matter when you get it.  Considering I heard Joe Manganiello's voice in my head every time the hero spoke, it didn't stand a chance!

six sentence sunday :: the secret wedding dress

THE SECRET WEDDING DRESS
Paige, meet Gabe...

Honestly, who needed such a breathtaking expanse of male shoulders, or such thick dark hair that looked like no amount of product could completely ever tame it?  Or fingers strong enough open a lift door?  As for the hint of hooded dark eyes she could make out in profile and stubble long past designer?   That kind of intensity wasn’t comfortable.  It was overkill. She was staring so hard at the man’s lips - thinking that they were too ridiculously perfect to be hidden amongst all that rough stubble - there was no missing it when they twitched, like they might be about to actually smile.

Was thinking a little of this guy when I wrote that ;).  Can you tell?


THE SECRET WEDDING DRESS
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Australia, New Zealand &UK - January 2013, North America - April 2013

the secret wedding dress :: out now!

My latest book THE SECRET WEDDING DRESS is out now across the UK , Australia and New Zealand!

In a nutshell its the story of Paige Danforth, a woman who has no intention of ever getting married, who, in helping her best friend buy a wedding dress, somehow ends up with one of her own.  Thankfully Gabe Hamilton her big, strapping, uber-hot new neighbour is distracting enough she doesn't have to think about why.  Until little bit by little bit the neighbour himself makes it impossible not to wonder how why she cant let go of her secret wedding dress.

I'm putting teaser excerpts here every Sunday, so keep an eye out for those.

A couple of gorgeous reviews have already appeared on Goodreads, both saying how they loved the epilogue.  Eg:"One of the best Harlequin/Mills books I've ever read. The characters were well developed and the writing was exceptional. The epilogue was funny and surprising"

You'll have to read it to find out why!


THE SECRET WEDDING DRESS
Read more ::  Buy now!
Australia, New Zealand & UK - January 2013, North America - April 2013

six sentence sunday :: the rules of engagement

THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Caitlyn being Caitlyn.

  One corner of her lovely mouth lifted as her eyes narrowed. 'Were you this cheeky on Saturday? I'm almost certain I wouldn't have taken you home if you were.'
  She finished with a shrug, and a small smile, her eyes skimming over him before sliding away. The subsequent roll of her shoulders was akin to saying, I'm struggling not to picture you naked. No, not imagine, remember.

Harlequin Presents Extra - December 2012
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merry christmas!

We've spent a beautiful two days celebrating Christmas with my family and my husband's with gorgeous hot sunny weather, heaps of time in the pool, tipping back the bubbly, gorging on fresh seafood, and having a totally wonderful holiday.

I truly hope you and yours have a great catch up this holiday season wherever you may be!

Merry Christmas!

Ally
xXx

six sentence sunday :: the rules of engagement

THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

No introduction necessary ;).

  She lifted her arms, so loose and lazy they might as well have been boneless, as he slid her diaphanous top away without impediment. 
  They kissed like teenagers who'd just figured out how it was really done and saw no reason not to kiss like that for ever. Deep, wet, lush kisses that turned his brain to pulp.  Then the rest of his body began to make itself known. To demand to be a part of the seduction. And in ways his teenaged self hadn't even dreamed of.

Harlequin Presents Extra - December 2012
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free ebook! come and get it!

Today the 50 Days With Rose ebook is released, just in time for some sizzling holiday reading!

For your free copy of this fun, flirty, fabulous fifty day adventure filled with shopping, bubbly and a whole lotta hot romance, email arabellarose@tyrrells.com.au!


And while you wait, or even as you read along, if you'd like to see some bits and pieces that inspired the writing of her tale, check out her Pinterest board here.

Happy reading!!!

Ally
xXx

farewell, sweet Arabella Rose, and bon voyage!

Today is the end of the road for Arabella Rose's 50 day journey and it has been such a ride!  I know I'll be teary come this evening, and will most certainly pop open one of my Christmas bottles of Arabella Rose and glass of the pink sparkling stuff to our girl.

For those of you who've played so well on her Facebook page , THANK-YOU for making it just crazy lovely fun.

For those of you who aren't on Facebook, or came late to the party, sign up now to get the free ebook!!!

To order your complimentary copy of ‘50 Days with Rose’, email your name to:  arabellarose@tyrrells.com.au

Ally
xXx

FREE EBOOK - NICOLA MARSH

Hey Gang!

Looking for a fast fabulous read to fit into the tiny amounts of free time we all get this time of year?

Grab Nicola Marsh's TAG TEAM - for the next few days it's free!!  I read it when it first came out and like Nic's other books it just flies.  Wham bam, sexy stuff.

And just for a little more fun, guess who designed the cover??? ;)

Grab the book here!