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September 24, 2013
New UK Cover!
Diving out of my deadline cave to squeal about my new cover. It's my second racing brothers story and I love that the cover comes complete with race cars! Whoop! *dives back into cave*
August 28, 2013
Book 5 Sold & Other News!
So, Sakis & Brianna's story are a go!
This is the first in my THE UNTAMEABLE GREEKS trilogy and the title is WHAT THE GREEK'S MONEY CAN'T BUY!
Whoop!
I must confess I do love typing my sold blog headers. If for nothing else it's my own little pat on the back that keeps me going through all the tough revisions and long, nail-biting waits to hear whether it's a go or not.
This book was also another first for me - it's a boss/PA relationship which my editor loved but which needed a bit (okay, a lot) of tweaking to make it sing.
As always, my problem was digging deeper and finding that extra layer of angst that makes Harlequin Presents such emotionally satisfying reads. Luckily, a few days ago I heard the good news that I'd succeeded. *wipes brow*
More lovely news? I'm working on a secret project which also got the green light. I'm so, so, sooooo excited about this one and can't wait to share the details with you when I can. The idea blew my socks off and my ed laughed at the swiftness with which I signed on!
Finally, I got the cover for Book 4. HIS ULTIMATE PRIZE is being released as a 2-in-1 with THE PRICE OF SUCCESS this December. I'm especially thrilled with how things worked out since THE PRICE OF SUCCESS didn't get a US release so it's a chance for US peeps to read the very first book that Harlequin Presents bought. And since HIS ULTIMATE PRIZE is about Marco's brother from TPOS, you get read about my two hot Spanish racing brothers in one hot little book. Yayyyy! So this is a heads up to everyone who wanted to find out if Rafael was getting his own story! You can get your hot little hands on it in Nov/December!
How lovely is this cover?
This is the first in my THE UNTAMEABLE GREEKS trilogy and the title is WHAT THE GREEK'S MONEY CAN'T BUY!
Whoop!
I must confess I do love typing my sold blog headers. If for nothing else it's my own little pat on the back that keeps me going through all the tough revisions and long, nail-biting waits to hear whether it's a go or not.
This book was also another first for me - it's a boss/PA relationship which my editor loved but which needed a bit (okay, a lot) of tweaking to make it sing.
As always, my problem was digging deeper and finding that extra layer of angst that makes Harlequin Presents such emotionally satisfying reads. Luckily, a few days ago I heard the good news that I'd succeeded. *wipes brow*More lovely news? I'm working on a secret project which also got the green light. I'm so, so, sooooo excited about this one and can't wait to share the details with you when I can. The idea blew my socks off and my ed laughed at the swiftness with which I signed on!
Finally, I got the cover for Book 4. HIS ULTIMATE PRIZE is being released as a 2-in-1 with THE PRICE OF SUCCESS this December. I'm especially thrilled with how things worked out since THE PRICE OF SUCCESS didn't get a US release so it's a chance for US peeps to read the very first book that Harlequin Presents bought. And since HIS ULTIMATE PRIZE is about Marco's brother from TPOS, you get read about my two hot Spanish racing brothers in one hot little book. Yayyyy! So this is a heads up to everyone who wanted to find out if Rafael was getting his own story! You can get your hot little hands on it in Nov/December!
How lovely is this cover?
August 13, 2013
I've Gone International!
First off, it's ¡hola! The Sinful Art of Revenge has made it to Spain! Squeeeee! I love the title which I'm told literally translates as Earthquakes of Passion. And I tell you what, the passion between these two makes the earth quake, so methinks it's mucho appropriate ;)
Then it's Guten Morgen from Germany! I love this German cover for The Price of Success. The couple look so sweet!
So what do you think? I hear I'm in Italia next. Can't wait to see what that cover looks like! Ciao for now, lovely readers :)
Then it's Guten Morgen from Germany! I love this German cover for The Price of Success. The couple look so sweet!
So what do you think? I hear I'm in Italia next. Can't wait to see what that cover looks like! Ciao for now, lovely readers :)
August 5, 2013
Mystery Men of Ignite...Revealed!
There’s something about a well defined set of abs that has a power to stop a woman dead in her tracks! Come one, I know I’m not alone in thinking that, right? Which was why I was so thrilled with my cover for Hostage To Love. Yeah, it’s not full-on but sometimes less is more, no? And my hero’s profile IMO is even better because it leaves a little to the imagination!Well, to celebrate the launch of Ignite, the newly revamped imprint for Entangled Suspense, I’m leaving nothingto the imagination…except the identity of the owner of this here mouth-watering torso.
This is where you come in! I’m leaving it to you to guess whose abs it is! This guy has to be the number one ideal guy on every woman’s lust-list! Without a doubt, every part of his body is drool worthy but for me it’s his abs that makes my heart dance with delight and a hint of danger. He’s one of the world’s most sought after male models and his surname rhymes with something sweet….Have I teased you enough? No? Okay, how about this. Entangled Suspense is giving a whopping $100 Amazon GC and I’m sweetening the deal even more with a tote bag featuring my Hostage To Love cover, courtesy of my Minx pal and author, Lorraine Wilson! Isn’t it awesome?
Good luck with guessing who it is! To find out if you're a winner, you have to attend on Thursday 8: 7-9 EDT at our Mystery Men of Ignite...Revealed Facebook Event!
July 17, 2013
HOSTAGE TO LOVE BLOG TOUR IS ON!!!
It's on like Donkey Kong - yes, I went there *face palm*
But yes, indeed, my big bad blog tour is on. Come keep me company when you can at these exciting spots and you could win an gorgeous African necklace and a $15 Amazon Gift Certificate!
Tuesday July 9th Ms. Romantic ReadsTuesday July 16th Cocktails and BooksWednesday July 17th Snifferwalks BooksThursday July 18th Inside the World of BooksMonday July 22nd Nice Ladies, Naughty BooksMonday July 22nd Momma’s Reading BreakTuesday July 23rd GravetellsTuesday July 23rd Reading Between the WinesWednesday July 24th Harlie’s BooksMonday July 29th Manga Maniac CafeWednesday July 31st Fade into FantasyThursday August 1st A Book and a LatteFriday August 2nd Sizzling Hot BooksFriday August 2nd Ex Libris Monday August 5th The Reading Café Wednesday August 7th Froggarita’s BookcaseWednesday August 7th Ramblings From This ChickThursday August 8th My Book Addictions and More
Read the first chaptere HERE, and come join me!
Blurb for HOSTAGE TO LOVE:
On an idyllic Greek island, danger surfaces...and passion re-ignites.
During a charity mission to a war-torn African country, Belle Jones is kidnapped by the vicious rebel leader determined to make her his. Belle’s estranged husband, Greek billionaire Nick Andreakos, stages a daring rescue, saving her from the horror.
To hide her from the obsessed kidnapper—-and to repair their broken relationship—-Nick whisks Belle away to his private island paradise. But she still won’t put up with his controlling ways...even if she’s still defenseless against their scorching-hot chemistry. With the brutal killer hot on their heels, Nick knows he must earn Belle’s trust again—-and *fast*. Even if it means risking everything. And losing his heart forever.
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But yes, indeed, my big bad blog tour is on. Come keep me company when you can at these exciting spots and you could win an gorgeous African necklace and a $15 Amazon Gift Certificate!
Tuesday July 9th Ms. Romantic ReadsTuesday July 16th Cocktails and BooksWednesday July 17th Snifferwalks BooksThursday July 18th Inside the World of BooksMonday July 22nd Nice Ladies, Naughty BooksMonday July 22nd Momma’s Reading BreakTuesday July 23rd GravetellsTuesday July 23rd Reading Between the WinesWednesday July 24th Harlie’s BooksMonday July 29th Manga Maniac CafeWednesday July 31st Fade into FantasyThursday August 1st A Book and a LatteFriday August 2nd Sizzling Hot BooksFriday August 2nd Ex Libris Monday August 5th The Reading Café Wednesday August 7th Froggarita’s BookcaseWednesday August 7th Ramblings From This ChickThursday August 8th My Book Addictions and More
Read the first chaptere HERE, and come join me!
Blurb for HOSTAGE TO LOVE:On an idyllic Greek island, danger surfaces...and passion re-ignites.
During a charity mission to a war-torn African country, Belle Jones is kidnapped by the vicious rebel leader determined to make her his. Belle’s estranged husband, Greek billionaire Nick Andreakos, stages a daring rescue, saving her from the horror.
To hide her from the obsessed kidnapper—-and to repair their broken relationship—-Nick whisks Belle away to his private island paradise. But she still won’t put up with his controlling ways...even if she’s still defenseless against their scorching-hot chemistry. With the brutal killer hot on their heels, Nick knows he must earn Belle’s trust again—-and *fast*. Even if it means risking everything. And losing his heart forever.
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July 8, 2013
It's Release Day!!
Yes it is!! I do so love saying those three happy words.
Hostage To Love , my first romantic suspense from Entangled Publishing gets its public outing today! Whooop! I must admit to getting a little teary seeing the book on the Entangled website. I'm so thrilled to be a part of this awesome, ground-breaking publisher and I can't wait to see what the future holds.
Enough waffling! It's out Now!
Now, go buy it now! Please?
Also, don't forget I have a month-long blog tour going on with two awesome prizes – An exquisite piece of African jewelry and a $15 Amazon Gift Card, so don't forget to tag along and enter the rafflecopter below.
Good luck!
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Barnes & Noble
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Hostage To Love , my first romantic suspense from Entangled Publishing gets its public outing today! Whooop! I must admit to getting a little teary seeing the book on the Entangled website. I'm so thrilled to be a part of this awesome, ground-breaking publisher and I can't wait to see what the future holds.
Enough waffling! It's out Now!
Now, go buy it now! Please?
Also, don't forget I have a month-long blog tour going on with two awesome prizes – An exquisite piece of African jewelry and a $15 Amazon Gift Card, so don't forget to tag along and enter the rafflecopter below. Good luck!
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Barnes & Noble
a Rafflecopter giveaway
July 1, 2013
HOSTAGE TO LOVE - GOODREADS PRE-RELEASE PARTY & GIVEAWAY
Hostage To Love
will be releasing in a little more than a week! Squee! To celebrate, I'm holding a week-long pre-release party on Goodreads and giving away goodies. Yep, I'm in the mood to give away books, folks! The Price of Success and The Sinful Art of Revenge could be yours if you so desire :)
All you have to do to be in a chance of winning is enter the rafflecopter on my Goodreads Page.
If you love hot Greek billionaire ex-Marines, reunion stories and sun-dappled Greek islands where danger lurks, then see you over on Goodreads.
To get you in the mood, here's the blurb for Hostage To Love:
On an idyllic Greek island, danger surfaces...and passion re-ignites.
During a charity mission to a war-torn African country, Belle Jones is kidnapped by the vicious rebel leader determined to make her his. Belle’s estranged husband, Greek billionaire Nick Andreakos, stages a daring rescue, saving her from the horror.
To hide her from the obsessed kidnapper—and to repair their broken relationship—Nick whisks Belle away to his private island paradise. But she still won’t put up with his controlling ways...even if she’s still defenseless against their scorching-hot chemistry. With the brutal killer hot on their heels, Nick knows he must earn Belle’s trust again—and fast. Even if it means risking everything. And losing his heart forever.
Good luck!
All you have to do to be in a chance of winning is enter the rafflecopter on my Goodreads Page.
If you love hot Greek billionaire ex-Marines, reunion stories and sun-dappled Greek islands where danger lurks, then see you over on Goodreads.
To get you in the mood, here's the blurb for Hostage To Love:
On an idyllic Greek island, danger surfaces...and passion re-ignites.
During a charity mission to a war-torn African country, Belle Jones is kidnapped by the vicious rebel leader determined to make her his. Belle’s estranged husband, Greek billionaire Nick Andreakos, stages a daring rescue, saving her from the horror.
To hide her from the obsessed kidnapper—and to repair their broken relationship—Nick whisks Belle away to his private island paradise. But she still won’t put up with his controlling ways...even if she’s still defenseless against their scorching-hot chemistry. With the brutal killer hot on their heels, Nick knows he must earn Belle’s trust again—and fast. Even if it means risking everything. And losing his heart forever.
Good luck!
June 24, 2013
Cover Goodness!!
Receiving a new cover has GOT to be one of the most exciting things about being an author! Every time I get a cover email I squee like a little girl, lol! So, without further ado...here's the US cover for my October Presents MARRIAGE MADE OF SECRETS.
I love that the cover model has the same red hair as my fiesty heroine, Ava di Goia! She certainly needs her fiestiness to overcome almost losing her child, battling to save her marriage and the other MAJOR SECRET that's dropped in her lap.
Did I hook you yet? Can't wait for you all to read her and Cesare's story in October! Oh, and their story is also set in one of my favourite places in the world - Lake Como!
Before then, what do you think of the cover?
June 17, 2013
A New Book Contract!!!
This has been in the works for a while but a couple of weekends ago, I signed a new three-book deal to write romantic suspense for the Entangled Suspense line. Working with my editor on my first book was a thrilling ride, and I'm excited to continue this relationship. I'm not sure of release dates and stuff, all I know is I have two-monthly deadline starting in September...ack!!!
My first book with Entangled Suspense line - Hostage To Love - releases in just over a month and I can't wait to show you my very hot cover!!!
Of course, I will still be writing Harlequin Presents (my very first love) but I love the challenge of writing for different genre. Speaking of which, I'm experimenting with yet another genre (yeah, I'm like an over-caffeinated energiser bunny when it comes to writing) but I'm learning to listen to my inner voices (heh) and letting ideas percolate for a while before I succumb. If this new idea pans out, you'll be the first to know.
So that's my news for now. Happy writing and watch out for more news in the coming weeks :)
Maya x
My first book with Entangled Suspense line - Hostage To Love - releases in just over a month and I can't wait to show you my very hot cover!!!
Of course, I will still be writing Harlequin Presents (my very first love) but I love the challenge of writing for different genre. Speaking of which, I'm experimenting with yet another genre (yeah, I'm like an over-caffeinated energiser bunny when it comes to writing) but I'm learning to listen to my inner voices (heh) and letting ideas percolate for a while before I succumb. If this new idea pans out, you'll be the first to know.
So that's my news for now. Happy writing and watch out for more news in the coming weeks :)
Maya x
June 10, 2013
Quick Six With Matthew Logan (The Runaway Groom)
Today we have Matthew Logan in our hot chair for a Quick Six! I for one want to know more about this man popularly known as the Runaway Groom!
Sexy Stubble or Clean Shaven? Clean shaven for business meetings, sexy as hell stubble the rest of the time!
Tuxedo or ripped jeans? Running shorts and designer Albios running shoes - with a James Bond tux for special occasions in the back of his wardrobe.
Dinner by candlelight or heli-boarding in the Alps? Dinner by candlelight at a restraunt atop a mountain, after a day's heli-boarding...
Jacuzzi for two or...on the beach? On the beach, playing volleyball and showing off his abs...sigh!
Vegas or The Maldives? Diving on the coral reef is his sort of thing, so The Maldives
Rock on her finger or blood bond, paranormal sytle? Rock on her finger - even though it makes him nervous!
Find out why the "rock on her finger" makes this Runaway Groom nervous! This brilliant book by Sally Clements is out NOW!!
Amazon US - EbookAmazon US - PaperbackAmazon UK - EbookAmazon UK - Paperback
Sexy Stubble or Clean Shaven? Clean shaven for business meetings, sexy as hell stubble the rest of the time!
Tuxedo or ripped jeans? Running shorts and designer Albios running shoes - with a James Bond tux for special occasions in the back of his wardrobe.
Dinner by candlelight or heli-boarding in the Alps? Dinner by candlelight at a restraunt atop a mountain, after a day's heli-boarding...
Jacuzzi for two or...on the beach? On the beach, playing volleyball and showing off his abs...sigh!
Vegas or The Maldives? Diving on the coral reef is his sort of thing, so The MaldivesRock on her finger or blood bond, paranormal sytle? Rock on her finger - even though it makes him nervous!
Find out why the "rock on her finger" makes this Runaway Groom nervous! This brilliant book by Sally Clements is out NOW!!
Amazon US - EbookAmazon US - PaperbackAmazon UK - EbookAmazon UK - Paperback
