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Release Day for LOST IN A ROYAL KISS!!

I’m so thrilled that Lost in a Royal Kiss, the introductory novella to my new series, The Renegade Royals, is now out in the wild! This is the story of a powerful spymaster, a very competent and determined spinster, and a young boy who needs their help. I loved writing this novella and I’m happy to say it’s been getting some great reviews, including a Top Pick from Night Owl Reviews.

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And please join me on my blog tour. Today I’m at Rom...

Lost In A Royal Kiss Blog Tour

Lost in a Royal Kiss releases tomorrow, and I’m super excited about it. It’s the prequel novella to my new series, The Renegade Royals, and I’ll be celebrating its release all week with a blog tour and giveaways. At each stop on the tour, I’ll be posting a new excerpt and giving away a copy of Secrets for Seducing a Royal Bodyguard, book one in The Renegade Royals.

Here’s where you can find me:

Nov. 25th – Buried Under Romance & Book Lovin’ Mamas

Nov. 26th: Romancing Rakes for the Love of Romanc...

And The Winners Are…

The winner of the ARC of Secrets for Seducing a Royal Bodyguard, is Dalila G, and the winner of Laurie London’s book is Erinf1. Congratulations, ladies! I’ll be in touch.

But wait! There’s still a chance to win an ARC of Secrets for Seducing a Royal Bodyguard. I’m giving away 5 copies on my contest page, so hop on over and sign up. And don’t forget about my Wallflowers Gone Wild contest, either.

Theresa Romain and I are giving away this cute tee shirt. Just check out this link on my facebook pa...

Giveaways Galore!!

To celebrate the release next Tuesday of Lost in a Royal Kiss, the introductory novella to my new Renegade Royals Series, I’m running some fun contests. First, I’m giving away five Advanced Reader Copies of Secrets for Seducing a Royal Bodyguard, which comes out in January. So, five lucky winners will receive the book a month before anyone else! Just hop on over to my contest page for a chance to enter.

I’m also running a really fun contest on facebook with my pal Theresa Romain. We’re each gi...

Only 5 Sleeps Till Lost in a Royal Kiss!

Lost in a Royal Kiss, the introduction to my new series, The Renegade Royals, will be out next Tuesday. There’s an excerpt on my website, but here’s another little teaser to whet your appetite!

Anthony reached out and trailed a finger along her shoulder to her neck. “I can think of one other reason why you couldn’t sleep, can’t you?”

“Um, no, I cannot.” Linnet needed to get away from him before she did something rash and foolish. “Now, if you don’t mind, I’ll return to my room.”

She started to w...

Guest Author: Laurie London & Giveaway!

Isn’t that an awesome cover? It’s from bestselling author Laurie London’s latest paranormal romance, Rogue’s Passion, #2 in her Iron Portal Series. Laurie’s books are wonderful–and don’t just take my word for it. Publishers Weekly calls them “sexy” and “sizzling.” Yum!

The Iron Portal world is very cool, too, featuring warriors with special abilities and portals hidden in the Pacific Northwest that separate the modern and ancient worlds. Here’s the blurb for Rogue’s Passion:

For years, Olivia C...

Wallflowers Gone Wild!!

My pal and fellow Kensington author Theresa Romain and I are running a contest on facebook to win this cute tee shirt. Because, really, that’s what a lot of Regency romance novels are about–wallflowers having adventures, falling in love, and getting a little wild!

For a chance to win the tee, just visit my facebook page and Theresa’s facebook page, and like and comment on the posts. That’s all it takes!

Click for Vanessa’s post.

Click for Theresa’s post.

PS. That’s Jane Austen’s profile on the sh...

On The Road With The Jaunty Quills

I’m hosting romantic suspense author Pamela Clare over at The Jaunty Quills today. She’s talking about her fabulous new I-Team novel and giving away books–you should join us!

Guest Author: Sharon Page & Giveaway!!

I’m so happy to be featuring my good friend and fellow Kensington author Sharon Page on the blog today. Sharon writes really good, really steamy paranormal and historical romance. She’s won numerous awards for both sensual historical and erotic romance, and she’s a USA Today bestseller. And if you love sexy vampires, Sharon is the gal for you! She has a new book out called Blood Curse, and it sounds awesome.

Here’s the blurb:

Lady Ophelia Black lives a cursed life. Unable to touch a person with...

Countdown to a Kiss!!

This time of year sees lots of great holiday romance anthologies. Most of them, naturally, revolve around the Christmas Season. But here’s a really cute boxed set of contemporary romances by four bestselling author based around New Year’s Eve–I love that!

Here’s the blurb:

Four stories by four authors…one fateful New Year’s Eve

Four kisses at midnight…

Three different sisters…

Two old flames…

One bet that drives it all!

The Devine sisters return to their hometown for New Year’s Eve each year to atte...