Clarissa Yip's Blog, page 39
October 26, 2011
Pssst. Have you heard of Entangled Publishing?
Okay, I'm a little late. Got news to share! (Yes, I know some of you know already!)
I admit, I'm not the most punctual person. But as of September 26th Entangled Publishing had offered me a contract for True Connections! You wanna know more? lol. You're just going to have to wait! More to share soon!
Check it out!
October 20, 2011
Upcoming Release Dates!
Yup, I said it! Upcoming release dates for my new releases!
One Chance November 18th, 2011 from Decadent Publishing!
Blurb:
Shy tomboy Jenna Faulkner has been in love her whole life—with her best friend. Except he's marrying the wrong woman, and he doesn't know it yet. But she's determined to save him.
Instead of the normal bachelor party, Jenna decides to throw a different type of gathering…with just her. Alone. Will Cade finally come to his senses and see Jenna for more than a friend, or has she ruined their friendship once and for all?
Excerpt:
"As I said earlier, you can't marry her."
"Why not?" A flicker of alarm flashed across his face. He shifted in his seat. His gaze trailed over her from head to toe, and she watched him swallow hard. It was the first time she'd ever seen him nervous in her presence. Her eyes immediately dropped to his lap.
The sight of the slight bulge made her breath hitch. Heat shimmied down her spine. Her nipples tightened under her coat, and an ache formed between her legs. She smiled, a sudden confidence returning to her.
"Jenna." His husky voice sent a shiver over her skin.
It was the courage she needed.
Moving forward until she stood between his legs, she stared down at him.
"What are you doing?" His eyes darkened as if with fear yet his body told her otherwise.
The coat slipped off her shoulders.
"Fulfilling a dream."
Silent Night's Seduction
November 28th, 2011 from Decadent Publishing!
Blurb:
Stubborn and proud cowgirl, Lily McCormick, is finally coming to terms with her quiet life on her parent's ranch, until her older brother, as payback, signs her up for 1NightStand. Kidnapped and forced onto a plane to a foreign location, she faces the dreaded cold and an unwanted tryst, until her ex-husband appears before her…as her date.
New York City District Attorney, Rafe Martinez, would do anything to get his ex-wife back, even if it meant taking drastic measures to pretend he was there for another woman. When jealousy and rage surfaces and Lily's tough demeanor wanes, desire and lust sparks their once powerful connection as truths unfold. Will Rafe convince her to return to him or push her further away from giving their love a second chance?
Excerpt:
A blasphemy erupted into the room. "You came here for a one-night stand?"
The rage in her tone enlightened his heart. If she could be angry with him then she must care for him still. Pouring himself a drink, he took his time answering. "Actually more than that." He turned around. "It's three days before Christmas. I'm expecting to spend the whole time with my date and escort her to the ball on Christmas Eve."
Lily's mouth dropped open then closed. "Well, good for you. But let me ask you, where is your date?"
Rafe frowned. "You know, that's a good question. Why and how are you in my room?"
"This is my room!"
He stilled, praying she wouldn't see through him. "That can't be. I've specifically requested a blonde as my date."
Lily sputtered. "You—you cad!"
"This must be a mistake." He went over to the chair he'd occupied earlier hidden from the doorway when she'd entered and pulled his phone out of his coat pocket. "I'll email Madame Eve and get this straightened out. Worse comes to worse, you can go request a different room."
An outraged gasp sounded behind him. "Why do I have to be the one to leave?"
He whirled around and gave her what he hoped was a convincing bewildered look. "Unless…you're my date?"
She paused. "Hell no."
[image error]Tempting a Prince
December 23rd, 2011 from Decadent Publishing!
Blurb:
Sarah Westfall is on a mission. Living the mundane life of a near spinster school teacher and sick of her parents throwing eligible men at her, she is determined to get over her crush on her best friend's brother. She wants a prince and wouldn't settle for less. What better way than a 1Night Stand?
Evan Hunt needs to figure out his enemy's game plan. Chasing his nemesis to Las Vegas and signing up for Madame Eve's service and masquerade, he never expected the woman he's desired for years to appear before him…as his princess.
When their attraction fires the night, the inevitable happens. Her prince isn't as charming as she's hoped, but he does save her from trouble. Would he be willing to fulfill her fantasies also?
Excerpt:
Ryder nudged Evan in the arm. "Yo."
"What?" He couldn't keep the annoyance out of his tone. He'd searched the room and no McCormick. Was this a joke? Had his informant lied to him?
"Think I spot your date."
Evan turned to where Ryder pointed. His breath hitched at the sight before him. No more than twenty feet away, his princess stood with her back turned. Her shimmery white gown hugged her curves like a glove. The chandelier above formed a golden hue around her lush figure. Her smooth, milky skin glowed in the light and his mouth watered as his gaze trailed from the bottom up to her slim hips to the bare expanse of her back. He took in the thick blonde curls on top of her head and the sparkle of her crown. Definitely his princess.
Heat rushed through him. Desire struck, blood pooled in his groin, and his cock hardened in a heartbeat.
"You lucky bastard. My date better be as hot as her."
He barely heard Ryder. All thoughts flew out of his mind. He couldn't draw his attention from the woman. His feet involuntarily moved forward. His pulse sped as he got closer. When he stood right behind her, he studied her closely. She looked out into the crowd as if searching for someone. He noted the smoothness of her skin, the delicate curve of her earlobe, the gracefulness of her neck. His fingers itched to touch her. He smelled peaches and drew in a deeper breath, her perfume permeating his senses. An alarm sounded in his head. Something familiar about her, but he couldn't pin it down. He didn't care. One thing was for sure: he wanted her.
"Princess."
His date whipped around. Her mouth fell open and her violet eyes widened in shock.
Recognition struck like a fist pummeling his chest.
"Sarah?" His voice actually squeaked.
July 23, 2011
Summer Bash 2011
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Tempting A Cowboy has a release date!
Tempting A Cowboy, my first book for Decadent Publishing's 1NightStand Series is making a debut! July 26th!
Blurb:
Clueless when it came to women, Shane McCormick only talks geek. On a business trip to Vegas, he attends a masquerade dressed as a cowboy under the persuasion of his sister, only to find out he's been set up by Madame Eve.
On a dare with her friends, Mia Hunt asks for the impossible: A 1NightStand with a hot cowboy, except her date is the one person she shouldn't be seen with.
When their attraction fuels the night, trouble follows as desire collides. Will their time together end in calamity or a promise for more fun?
Excerpt:
Shane McCormick could feel eyes on him. He tried to ignore the muffled laughter and voices of women in the elevator as he stared up at the brightly lit numbers.
He had his baby sister to blame. So what if he didn't have time to date? Or get laid for that matter. But it didn't mean she had to take such drastic measures as signing him up for this…this…dating service. As the CEO of McCormick Technology, he was the inventor of StormX, the future security system that would make all others look like crap.
But here he was, dressed as a gun-slinging cowboy at a costume party.
The elevator doors opened and he rushed out. Pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose and tugging his hat lower over his forehead, he tried to calm himself, but the only thing he could hear at the moment were his boots thudding against the marble floor and his overworking heart beating heavily.
He was never going to live this down if anyone from his hometown found out what Lily had gotten him into: a blind date with Bo Peep. As a cowboy, he even had on chaps. Chaps! Born and raised in Rover, Texas, the only time he'd ever dressed this way was when he helped herd cattle on the family ranch, or at least tried. But then, he'd never really lassoed anything in his life, much less hung around to watch the cows calve.
He was a geek. Every pore and nerve in his body spoke only computers.
What did he know about women?
July 22, 2011
Summer Bash 2011
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All Romance E-books
Camryn Rhys
Caridad Pineiro
Cindy Spencer Pape
Clarissa Yip
Deb Werksman (Sourcebooks)
Debora Dennis
Decadent Publishing
Deena Remiel
Donna Alward
Entangled Publishing
Fantasia Frog Designs
Gabriella Hewitt
Jennifer Shirk
Jill Marie Landis
Jules Bennett
Karen Duvall
Kate Richards
Lynn Raye Harris
Nina Croft
Olivia Gates
Rebecca Cantrell
Saritza Hernandez (L. Perkins Agency)
Shayne Leighton
Sherri Lee (Breathless Press)
Silke Juppenlatz
The Romance Studio
Victoria Dahl
Virna DePaul
June 15, 2011
Tempting A Cowboy
It's been a long few months, and I'm happy to finally get my butt moving again, writing, editing, just being me. Okay on top of all the million things I do such as battling crazy spiders and tackling authors. It's normal, but I am excited to announce my new contract for Tempting A Cowboy from Decadent Publishing! Tempting A Cowboy is the first of my Tempting mini-series under Decadent Publishing's 1NightStand series. I am very happy to be part of this fabulous line at DP! Now take a deep breath with me and stare at my cover. Did you get a tingle? I sure did! Love it!
What do you think? Drool-worthy or what?
One Chance
Yeah, about that…I'm not the best updater. It's been a little crazy with RT, moving around the states, running from California, to New York, to Maryland, and back to New York, and now I'm back in Maryland. Seriously, this traveling never ends. BUT I'm happy to finally announce that One Chance is being published by Decadent Publishing! Okay, for some it might be old news, but bear with me. Let me revel in my glory for a bit. Check out my cover! (Yeah, Yeah, I've had it, but come on! Cut me some slack!) I probably did share this with you, but it doesn't hurt to see it again, right?
What do you think?
April 18, 2011
Bachelor's Return-Release Day!
It's release day! yeah, I don't think I'll ever get tired of saying that. But check it out! Bachelor's Return published by Lyrical Press!
Returning home brings the most unexpected surprises…
Melissa Johnson, aka, the Brat, didn't believe in happily ever after. She also blames James Bauer for ruining her for other men. After years of crushing on him, Melissa knew she had to get him out of her system.
James Bauer needs to protect his bachelorhood. He's always enjoyed the single life and dreads returning home to see his matchmaker mother. Fate had other plans however, when he finds his nemesis in tight black leather…working at a dance club, of all places.
One touch ignites a fire between Melissa and James, but will it be enough to keep them together?
Let me know what you think!
March 26, 2011
Catching Up! Did you miss me?
News! News! Read all about it!
Welcome to my hectic life! Wondering where I've been hiding? Don't ponder too hard. You might step right over my rock…
But to catch you up to date so you don't miss out on what's to come…
A Passionate Christmas is in PRINT! Yes, I'm announcing this very late. But you can find this at Barnes & Nobles, Amazon, and of course Decadent Publishing! Isn't the cover gorgeous?
Go ahead. Drool a little. I know the cover artist too… I wish you could have seen my face when I got box of print books. It's definitely a different feel when you hold a book in your hand, that you wrote. In this fabulous collection, you'll find Snowy Encounters By me, Mid-winter Magic by Nina Croft, Smitten by Silke Juppenlatz, and Holiday Headlines by R.M. Gilbert. Don't miss out!
My new book, One Chance, has been accepted by Decadent Publishing! Release date is to be announced! This might be one of my favorite covers! Another Dara England masterpiece!
And last but not least, I'm going to Romantic Times Convention!
Who's gonna be there? Tell me! Tell me! I hope to meet everyone! Lots of parties and excitement! Now I have to run and pack, but you'll know where to find me!
December 21, 2010
One Unexpected Night – Release Day!
It's release day, release day! First book from Cobblestone! For me that is… Check it out!
BLURB:
With a track record for being dumped on holidays, Tara Reisner attends a New Year's celebration in New York City only to run into her ex-fiancé, Kane Matthews who had been the love her of life. Blaming Kane for her demise in relationships, she seduces him only to wake up the next morning regretting her actions. She runs.
And Kane chases after her. A blizzard throws them together in one hot weekend as their past admissions and secrets are revealed, but will they take this second chance to work toward a future or was this snow-filled weekend just a fling?
