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Romancing the Book Review of Mistress by Marriage

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was not just another romance. I appreciated that it had some very unique circumstances. Mistress by Marriage was a fun rollercoaster ride of secrets, betrayals, passion and love."

I love it! Read the whole review here.

Master of Sintro

The first part of Master of Sin is now posted on the books page. I've finished page proofs and can't wait to get my hands on its purple goodness.

Japanese Rights

So cool. Mistress by Mistake will be translated into Japanese!

2011 RT Book Reviews Nomination

Any Wicked Thing has been nominated in the best erotic fiction category for the annual RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Awards!

Color me stunned but extremely happy. Sebastian and Freddie's story is very special to me, and I'm so honored to have it recognized. Congratulations to the other nominees!

Best Erotic Romance & Erotica Novels 2011:

Erotic Fiction

DESIRE AND DECEPTION

Sharon Buchbinder

Red Sage (Aug.)

TOTAL ABANDON

Opal Carew

St. Martin's Griffin

(Apr.)

ANY WICKED THING

Margaret Rowe

Heat (Mar.)

GUILTY PLEASURES

Bertrice Small

NAL (Aug.)

BLOOD LAW

Karin Tabke

Heat (May)

Back on Track

I was away for a week, but I'm back with a bunch of news. First up is the RT Book Reviews review for Agony/Ecstasy, coming from Berkley Heat in December:

4 Stars

Litte brings together 21 stories by 20 authors who titillate and entertain. A BDSM theme runs throughout, from the playthings found in Eric's basement in Shoshanna Evers' "The Wooden Pony" to the redemption won in the post-Titantic drama "Kiss of Life" by Lily Daniels. There are various time frames and sexual encounters between all kinds of people, some in unusual situations.

SUMMARY: Anne Calhoun shares "Transfixed" and "Transformed," where her characters undergo life-altering changes. "The Sybil" brings a great ruler to his knees, as told by Jean Johnson. Priya and Luise knit together a relationship in "Stitch and Bitch" by A.L. Simonds. Ashley's in for a big spanking surprise at her "Bachelorette Party," by Jessica Clare. Myriam is "Taken" by a bronze-skinned savage in Rebecca Lange's tale. In "Bruised Ego" by Christine d'Abo, Lee is looking for therapy for his bruised body. Other authors include: Meljean Brook, Sarabeth Scott, DL Galace, HelenKay Dimon, Cameron Belle, Sara Thorn, J.K. Coi, Bettie Sharpe, Delphine Dryden, Margaret Rowe, Edie Harris and Sunny Moraine. (HEAT, Dec., 448 pp, $15.00)

There's been a change of title and publication date for the first London List book from Kensington. Lord Gray's List (formerly Lord Craig's List) has been moved up to November 2012! Hero Ben doesn't mind getting his name changed as long as he can make heroine Evie change hers to Lady Gray.

And last, the fabulous Frauke Spanuth at Croco Designs has designed spectacular bookmarks for me. Swoon! I can't wait to mail them out.

MOS bookmark

There's Still Time for Midnight

One of the bonuses when a new book in a series releases is that readers become aware that there were older books. Such has been the case since Mistress by Marriage came out last month, with a definite uptick of reads and reviews for Mistress by Mistake and Mistress by Midnight. Here's a lovely description of January's Midnight from Romance Reviews Today:

Laurette and Con had grown up together, and from that came a love that grew stronger as they left childhood behind. But Con, the Marquess of Conover, had a guardian who squandered Con's inheritance and then arranged for a lucrative marriage for his ward with an older, wealthy young lady who desired to move up in society. Because he knew that without money two villages in his care would come to ruin, Con reluctantly agreed to the wedding. Telling Laurette was the most difficult thing he ever did. They had had, on their own, a pagan ritual professing their eternal love, and a wedding night not to be forgotten. And then Con married Marianna Berryman.

Twelve years later, Laurette has business with the Marquess of Conover, as much as she dreads confronting him. Her brother is in dire straits because of his gambling, and only Con can help. And help he does, but with a stipulation…Laurette must become his mistress for six months. Although Con had proposed marriage soon after Marianna died, Laurette had flatly refused, hiding a secret that she didn't want anyone to discover. Now she has no choice. She will count the days of her agreement, then get on with her life. But Con has no intention of letting her out of his life again.

MISTRESS BY MIDNIGHT tells a story of two honest, honorable people who do the right thing by society's expectations. But it tears at both of their hearts, and each deals with the situation differently. Laurette embraced her future by starting a small school for girls in her community, trying, in vain, to forgive and forget the man she loved with all of her might. Con made sure he, too, did his duty and produced a male heir, then left his wife and child for travels throughout the world, hoping to avoid any thought of Laurette. How will these two star-crossed lovers work through their issues? Can Laurette ever reveal her secret? Or will Con wear her down with his love for her?

Nicely written, with well rounded, realistic characters, MISTRESS BY MIDNIGHT is a romantic, heartwarming, and at times heart wrenching story with a unique premise.

Jani Brooks

Yipes

Fun B+ review of Mistress by Marriage at Kay's Blog This is the first time I've ever gotten a sensuality rating of "Yipes," LOL.

I also want to say how much I'm enjoying reading the entries for the Fall Birthday Bash contest. Over 60 readers have shared some touching, romantic moments in their lives. Sniff.

My blog tour is winding down this week. For the last stops (and last chances to win free books), click here!

Fall Birthday Bash

I have a birthday in a week, and my websites are going to be two years old in November! To celebrate, I'm running a two-month long contest, where YOU might get the present. I'll wrap a big box of brand-new romance books (including some of my own) and send it out as an early Christmas present in December. Entry is easy. Go here!

Oh, and the guy? Sorry, he won't be in the box, but he's the inspiration for my latest hero, Captain Reynold Durant.

Confessions of a Romance Novel Cover Girl (Not Me)

Wow! The cover of Mistress by Midnight is featured in this article about its cover model, Serene Aandahl.

Review Central

Here are some recent thought-provoking, positive reviews of Mistress by Marriage and her older sister, Mistress by Mistake! Highlights here; for full review, click on the links.

Marriage:

Rakehell Reviews: "It was nice to see a romance written about imperfect love. Sometimes we fall in love with someone because we can't do anything else BUT fall in love with them. The heart wants what the heart wants, and it was refreshing to read such a well written romance novel that shows that."

BookLoversInc: "The path of these two characters doesn't run easy, but after all the heartache, drama and fights I loved how Edward finally let himself confront his feelings instead of burying them and realized that deep under all the lust and attraction he truly did love Caroline. That he, the most proper English nobleman meticulously planned the kidnapping of his wife, down to the last small detail, it showed how important she, and their relationship was to him. It was incredibly endearing. "

Mistake:

Romancing Rakes: "I must say that Ms. Robinson writes like her hero, Bay. It is pure poetry, meant to seduce, titillate, excite and ensnare the reader from the first chapter until the last. I'd forgotten how hot Maggie Robinson can be, just ask my Kindle. The creaking was audible as I gripped it tightly, my heart racing, my toes curling as I sighed from the sexual chemistry between Bay and Charlotte. It's almost like a soap opera, complete with mistaken identity, kidnapping, crazy ex-wife, expert lover hero, self conscious heroine, and a floozy of a sister who ends up being content with someone you didn't expect. Oh, and a few plot twists. Ms. Robinson, I'll be putting the rest of the series on The List."