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January 25, 2012
Scorching Book Reviews Rates Susie White!
Vicky from Scorching Book Reviews read and reviewed Susie White and the Right Hand Man, and here's what she had to say:
"The main characters were well written and easily held my imagination and, even though this is quite short at 14 pages, I still felt like I got to know the characters and the personalities. I was pleased that the main parts of the classic story were still identifiable, even if it was slightly more risqué than Disney 
Overall this is an interesting take on a classic fairytale which I thoroughly enjoyed." 4 out of 5
Glad to see I'm more risqué than Disney – I think the man himself would be pretty shocked, don't you?
Read the full review here.
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January 22, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday – 22/1/12
More from fairy tale retelling Susie White and the Right Hand Man.
She'd smiled thinly and without any real emotion. "Charmed, I'm sure, Susan." She'd shaken my hand gingerly, as though she was afraid she'd catch something. I'd half expected her to wipe her hand on her clothes afterwards.
"Oh please, call me Susie." I'd said, ignoring her odd behaviour.
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January 19, 2012
The Shameless Giveaway Hop
Do you like naughty books? I'm going to hazard a guess that since you're here, the answer to that question is a resounding YES! In that case, welcome to the Shameless Giveaway Hop, hosted by Jen (Red Hot Books), Brie (Romance Around the Corner) & Michelle (Michelle's Book Blog).
The idea is for a bunch of people to give away books or book related prizes, so that's exactly what I'm going to do! To win your choice of my single-author backlist titles, simply use the Rafflecopter below to make your entries, then scroll down to see the list of other blogs on the hop. The more blogs you enter on, of course, the more chances you have of winning some awesome prizes!
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January 18, 2012
eBook Review: Key of Solomon by Cassiel Knight
Article first published as eBook Review: Key of Solomon by Cassiel Knight on Blogcritics.
Key of Solomon is the first book in the Relic Defender series by Cassiel Knight. Lexi Harrison is a loner. She's studying for a PhD and belly dances in a local strip club to earn money towards her degree. Then, one night, a customer turns up and turns her world upside down. Before she knows it, Lexi has been introduced to someone claiming to be an angel, and told that she has an important destiny – to save the human race.
Mikos Tyomni is the angel – of the fallen variety – who must convince Lexi of her heritage and help her to do what it takes to stop Hell's deadliest demons from breaking out of their magical prison. The trouble is, Lexi finds it hard to trust, so Mikos must try to break down those barriers and restore her faith in others, before it's too late.
Key of Solomon is a great paranormal read. Lexi is a kick-ass heroine, and Mikos is a smokin' hot fallen angel. The tension between them sizzles throughout; particularly as Lexi has stone walls erected around her heart, and Mikos is strictly forbidden to get close to a mortal woman. A relationship between them would be about as taboo as it gets, and yet, there's an attraction that they can't seem to ignore…
Overall, Key of Solomon is a gripping, action-packed book with some sensuality and humour thrown in for good measure. I enjoyed the twists and turns and was constantly on the edge of my seat, dying to find out what happened next. If you like fast-paced, dangerous paranormal romances, then you should definitely add this to your to be read list.
Available from:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
All Romance eBooks
Samhain Publishing
January 17, 2012
Totty Tuesday – Matthew Lewis
If you'd have said to me a few years ago that Neville Longbottom would be one of my Totty Tuesday fellas, I'd have laughed at you. The main reason being he was sooo young. But now Matthew Lewis has blossomed into an extremely handsome young man. And yes, he's perfectly legal – just four years younger than myself.
There have been lots of photos flying around just lately with him and the other Harry Potter guys, with captions to the effect of (I can't remember word for word) "Who'd have thought that Neville would end up being the hottest one?" And they're right. Given the choice between Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis, I'd definitely choose Matthew Lewis. Unless I was just after their money, in which case it'd be Dan Radcliffe. Well, duh!
Another random fact about Matt Lewis before I go? He has the cutest Northern accent (he's from Leeds in the UK), which I'm a total sucker for. I shall leave you in peace with this photograph of him looking rather dapper. You're welcome 
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January 16, 2012
Book Review: Wrapped Up in You by Carole Matthews
Article first published as Book Review: Wrapped Up in You by Carole Matthews on Blogcritics.
Wrapped Up in You is the first of Carole Matthews' novels that I've read. Based on how much I enjoyed it, it definitely won't be the last. I read it in a couple of sittings, and had life not gotten in the way, I could have easily have done it in one. It's that easygoing, not to mention a page turner!
This heartwarming romantic comedy is about Janie Johnson, a thirty-something hairdresser who's pretty much given up on love. She doesn't think she's ever been in love, and isn't hopeful that she ever will be. She's just plodding along in life, aware that she's missing out on something, but has no idea what to do about it. That is, until several things conspire at once to make her change her mind: too many nights in alone, a terrible blind date and the news that her ex is getting married. Before you know it, Janie has booked a ludicrously expensive holiday to Africa and is looking forward to getting away from it all. All her friends think she's barmy, and by the time the holiday rolls around, Janie's beginning to agree with them.
However, a flight and a very bumpy drive later and Janie's being introduced to Dominic, her tour guide for the week. She very quickly forgets her misgivings, and by the time her holiday of a lifetime is over, she's also convinced she's found the love of her lifetime. Maasai warrior Dominic is a charming sex god who speaks very good English, and Janie is completely besotted. It appears Dominic feels the same way. Therefore when it's time for Janie to go home, she really doesn't want to. But she must.
Arriving home, all Janie can think about is the fact that the love of her life is thousands of miles away. Once again, her friends think she's crazy and are convinced that Dominic is just trying to snare himself a rich British woman so he can come and live in England. Janie knows that isn't the case, and continues to think of a way she can be with Dominic. But it certainly won't be easy…
Wrapped Up in You really is a fab book. It's an easy read, and had me speed reading to find out what happened next. Janie is a fab – if somewhat ditzy heroine – and Dominic is just… well. He's not your typical romance novel hero; he's big, he's adorable, he's hilarious and a total sweetheart. There were lots of twists and turns in the book and I wasn't sure where it was going to end up, which is always a good thing. It's all wrapped up in a satisfying ending which left me with a great big silly grin on my face. Call it a rom com, call it chick lit. Call it what you like – I'm calling it a damn good book.
Available from:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
Book Depository
Waterstones
Naughty Delivery: Spank-tastic!
I'm dancing around the room at this fab review I just spotted:
"You might wonder what an author can do with nine pages. Let me assure you, when you're Lucy Felthouse, all sorts of things can happen in those few pages, enough to make a reader's mind envision a tale that will make them blush! Naughty Delivery is more than naughty. This story is outright HOT, STEAMY, and filled with the imagination of an author that made me go red in the face and curl my toes. Want something wicked to read with the honey tonight? Pick up your copy, it's a guaranteed spicy 4 stars!" At Your Fingertips
See the full review here.
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*cue more dancing*
January 15, 2012
Guest Blog: Dana Michelle Burnett
Paranormal Romance: Making Death Hot
A huge thank you to Lucy for having me here today! My novel Spiritus has been out since October and it's kept me real busy. This series was so much fun to write and I've enjoyed sharing Becca and Alastor with my readers.
The big question I always get is "what makes ghosts so hot right now?" My answer is simple. They've always been hot! I wrote a post on my own blog about how ghosts are poised to be the new vampire and the paranormal romance genre will never be the same.
Death has been sexy ever since Dracula first bared his fangs and there is no sign of that changing. Writing for the dearly departed has its drawbacks. A vampire has to drink blood and a ghost is….Well, a ghost.
For Spiritus, the sexual tension pushed the story forward and was a constant undercurrent in scenes, but since Alastor was a ghost, everything had to remain subtle. For a writer that was a challenge, but as a story element, it just made him that much hotter.
As the paranormal genre becomes more and more popular, vampires and ghosts will battle to see who will reign supreme, but no matter how you look at it, when it comes to paranormal romance, death is hot.
*****
A love that refuses to die…
"As I watched him vanish into a soft mist that faded away, I knew that he was no ordinary spirit…I knew that he was a dangerous entity that could be in some corner of another realm planning his revenge, but I also knew that I was hopelessly in love with him."
When Becca moves into her ancestral home in Corydon, Indiana, her life takes a puzzling and thrilling turn when she meets the ghost haunting the halls. As the seductive spirit lures her closer and closer, she learns about her own past and starts to understand that some mistakes are meant to last.
Becca McAllister has always been different from other girls her age. Never part of the "in crowd", Becca never really fit in anywhere. When her mother dies and her father moves them to the small town of Corydon, Indiana, Becca didn't expect things to change.
But things do change when Becca accidentally makes contact with a one hundred and sixty year old ghost, Alastor Sinclair, that haunts the halls of her new home.
To Becca, Alastor is a seductive spirit that seems to see straight into her soul. To Alastor, Becca is what he was waited a century for–A second chance.
But the closer they get, the more Becca realizes that this isn't the first time she and Alastor have known each other. Worse still, is she the one responsible for his death so long ago? And if so, did he come back for love or revenge?
Available from:
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Smashwords
Six Sentence Sunday – 15/1/12
Here are six more sentences from fairy tale retelling Susie White and the Right Hand Man, from House of Erotica.
Her gorgeous hair was perfectly quaffed, and her attractive features were enhanced by expertly applied makeup. Her outfit looked like something from a fashion magazine. I managed to pull myself together before she saw me standing there, all slack-jawed and stupid-looking. Walking towards her, I'd held out a hand.
"Louise!" I'd said, beaming, "I'm so pleased to finally meet you. Dad's told me so much about you."
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January 13, 2012
It Doesn't Get Much Better Than This!
Wow, I have been a very lucky girl indeed this week! I've received yet another super review of Susie White and the Right Hand Man! I'm ecstatic!
Dawn of Day Dreaming reviewed it, and here's what she had to say:
"Lucy Felthouse has quickly become my go to for short reads, when I don't have hours in the day I know that I can get my fix for a quickie with her every time. She gives you a fast paced story filled with everything you want and has never disappointed."
I'm her go to! How cool is that? That's pretty much the highest compliment I've had for my work and I'm grinning like an idiot here.
Want to read the rest of the review? It's here.
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