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We Have A Winner!

The winner of Theresa Romain’s new book is Sue G. Congrats! I’ll be in touch.

Thanks to everyone for stopping by the blog!

Guest Author: Theresa Romain & Giveaway!!

I’m so pleased to welcome one of my favorite historical romance authors to the blog today. Theresa Romain is smart, witty, and an all-around great gal. AND she writes fabulous books. She has a new one out this week called To Charm a Naughty Countess that is already garnering fantastic reviews.

Here’s the blurb:

CAN A RECLUSIVE DUKE…

Brilliant but rumored mad, Michael Layward, the impoverished Duke of Wyverne, has no success courting heiresses until widowed Lady Stratton takes up his cause–after...

The Brenda Novak Annual On-Line Auction!!

Every year, the fabulous Brenda Novak runs an on-line auction to raise funds for diabetes research. There’s an amazing number of cool items up for bid, including fantastic gift baskets, vacations, jewelry, and even lunch with your favorite author! You can check out all the different categories here.

There are also specially designated categories for readers and aspiring writers, offering things like book baskets and author critiques. As in the past, I’m happy to offer a critique of a manuscrip...

It’s Party Time!

I’ll be at TWO facebook parties today, helping author friends celebrate their new book releases. Theresa Romain and Rebecca Zanetti will both be hosting fab parties on facebook with lots of guest authors and giveaways. You really should join the fun! At each party, I’ll be giving away copies of the first two books in my Renegade Royals Series, Secrets for Seducing a Royal Bodyguard, and Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom.

I’ll be appearing at the Rebecca Zanetti facebook party at 5:15 pm, EST (...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with The V Amigos!

I’m running a fun facebook contest with Valerie Bowman, Vicky Dreiling, and Victoria Alexander – my V amigo compatriots! On each of our facebook pages, we’re giving away one of our books. Simply visit us on our pages and leave a comment on the Cinco de Mayo post for a chance to win! You can start on my post, which contains hyper-links to the other authors. I’m giving away a copy of book one in my Renegade Royals Series, Secrets for Seducing a Royal Bodyguard.

Count The Countesses!

Three in all! My pal and fellow historical romance writer Theresa Romain has a new contest up on her website. To celebrate the release of her upcoming book, To Charm a Naughty Countess, she’s giving away three countess-themed books, including my own

Confessions Giveaway!!

My pal Theresa Romain is giving away a signed copy of my latest book, Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom, on her facebook page. Simply pop over and leave a comment to be eligible to win!

Facebook Party Today!!

I’m helping contemporary romance author Hope Ramsey celebrate the release of her new book, Inn at Last Chance. The party takes place all day on Hope’s facebook event page, so you can stop by any time to visit with tons of swell authors who are posting blurbs, excerpts, and giving away prizes. I’ll be joining the party from 5:00 – 5:30 pm today, giving away a copy of my latest book, Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom. Be sure to stop by for a chance to win a signed copy!

We Have A Winner!

The winner of The Stillness of You is Marcy Shuler. Congrats, Marcy! I’ll be in touch.

Thanks to everyone for stopping by the blog – have a great Sunday!

Julie Bale & Giveaway!!

Are you a fan of New Adult romances? Do you like sports romances, too? I’ve got a wonderful book to recommend that combines the best of both. It’s The Stillness of You, by Julie Bale. It’s gritty, emotional, sexy, and beautifully written, and it’s book one in Julie’s Beautifully Damaged Series.

Here’s the blurb:

“Ben Lancaster had just tattooed himself onto my soul and the thing about tattoos? They’re painful to remove.”–Georgia King

Georgia King is trying to survive after spiraling into a darkn...