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Six Sentence Sunday: Not the Marrying Kind

This week's Six Sunday snippet follows Poppy and Beck's wedding ceremony in NOT THE MARRYING KIND.

They've arrived at his desert home in Red Rock Canyon and have been flirting madly.










“What’s the next tradition?”



“The wedding night.” His hands spanned her waist
and lifted her slightly so she came in contact with
evidence of how excited he was to consummate this
marriage.



“But it’s still morning.”



His lips grazed her ear. “Good. Gives me a chance
to see you better when I...”




And yeah, it gets hotter from there!




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Weekend Book Club: A Night of Southern Comfort

There has been so much buzz surrounding Entangled Publishing's Indulgence series category romances that I've been dying to read them.

But I've been too busy with deadlines and launching my own EP Indulgence to have time.



This week I finally cranked up my kindle and read one of the many books waiting for me, A NIGHT OF SOUTHERN COMFORT ...and WOW!

The calibre of this book is amazing...I can't wait to gobble up the other Indulgence novels!



Here's the blurb:



One night of passion... 

Detective Jackson Cantrell never imagined that one night with an irresistible stranger would turn his life upside down. He’s spent years living in the shadows, but Dr. Michaela Roarke awakened a passion inside him he'd buried years ago. 

He never expected the woman would turn out to be the governor's daughter...and his next assignment. The governor blackmails Jackson to secretly watch over Michaela and protect her from a stalker, or kiss his dream job at the FBI good-bye. Swearing to keep things strictly professional, Jackson moves in with Michaela. Too bad his heart can't keep the same promise. 

But when the stalker's attacks quickly escalate beyond mere photographs to bodily harm, Jackson must race to save Michaela's life. And he’ll have to figure out how to keep her once she discovers his lie.




I never gush about a book unless I really, really love it.

And boy, did I love this book!

I'm staggered that it's Robin Covington's debut novel...talking about setting the bar high!

In Kayla and Jack she has created two wonderful characters, well-matched in their independence and hidden vulnerabilities.

And the sexual tension between them? Sizzles off every page.

With wickedly hot sex and sparkling dialogue, this book was a winner.
I hated putting it down and can't wait for the follow ups with Teague, Lucky and Beck's stories.

More please!




What are you reading this weekend?

The hot pink typewriter

Today I'm discussing balancing writing and family at THE HOT PINK TYPEWRITER .



Come visit.

Kindle & Me

Today I'm being interviewed by Anjana over at KINDLE & ME.



Her blog is fab, go check it out.



And there's another copy of NOT THE MARRYING KIND up for grabs too!

The Reading Room

What would I be doing with Gerard Butler, Channing Tatum and Hugh Jackman on a yacht in the Greek islands?



Check out my interview at The Reading Room to find out!

The hostess with the most-est!

I want to hear your thoughts on what makes a cool party.

Pop over to visit RACHEL HARRIS to share your ideas for a chance to win a copy of NOT THE MARRYING KIND .



Though could you get any cooler than this rollerskating party at home for my 11th birthday?

(on second thoughts, don't answer that!)

Guest blogger: Soraya Lane

Today I'm thrilled to welcome Harlequin Romance author SORAYA LANE to my blog.




Soraya is one of my best writing buddies and our daily chats are invaluable!  I'm thrilled she has released her first YA novel, CHANGE. (Isn't the cover gorgeous?)

It's waiting for me on my kindle and I'm looking forward to reading.




Now, over to Soraya!






I’m so excited to be kick-starting my blog tour here today! Nicola is one of my absolute best writing buddies, and I don’t know what I’d do without her… despite the fact that we’ve never met in person, we email many times each day. So a huge thank you for inviting me to drop by J

 

My debut young adult novel, Change, is a story I’m so in love with, even after re-reading it countless times. As with all my books, it’s a romance, but it’s also setting the scene for a paranormal world that will be further explored in the sequel – unfortunately you’ll have to wait until next year for that though!

 

Change is currently available exclusively from Amazon as a kindle ebook, for the low price of only US$2.99. For more information about Change or my other books, I’d love you to swing past my website www.sorayalane.com or connect with me on twitter @Soraya_Lane.

 

Blurb:

 

“When her twin sister dies of a mysterious heart condition, Riley King is sent to her grandma’s ranch. But instead of the isolation she’s been aching for, she learns of a family secret that’s been deliberately kept from her, until now.

 

As if finding out she’s actually a leopard wasn't enough shock for one vacation, Riley meets Hunter Logan … the guy she’s promised to. For life. But Riley has no intention of being told what to do by anyone, certainly not some stubborn, dominant shifter. Even if he can make her purr, her claws are slicing out. Until Riley realizes that not fulfilling her destiny would commit her sister to a life on the other side without her.”    




Available from Amazon.

Six Sentence Sunday: NOT THE MARRYING KIND

Last Sunday I introduced you to Poppy Collins, the divorce party planning heroine in my new release, NOT THE MARRYING KIND ($2.99, Entangled Publishing's Indulgence series.)



In this snippet, she's discussing heading to Vegas to meet her first client, bad boy Beck Blackwood, with her BFF and assistant Ashlee.











“And here’s another tip. When in Vegas, always
bet on black.”



“I’m not gambling—”



“Black silk, satin, lace, whatever. LBD, push-up
bra, stockings, you’ll have him throwing the big bucks
at you.”



“Dressed like that, it won’t be for my party
planning skills,” Poppy muttered, earning a grin from
Ashlee. 




Head here for more Six Sunday snippets.

Climbing the charts!

A huge THANK YOU to the lovely readers who've bought NOT THE MARRYING KIND from Barnes and Noble.



I woke today to the fab news that the nook book had climbed to 397 overall in the rankings. And right now, it sits at 274.



I'm so excited! (and trying not to compulsively check those rankings!)



Thanks again!

New book trailer!

I'm thrilled to reveal the book trailer for NOT THE MARRYING KIND







I absolutely love it!



Exactly how I pictured Poppy and Beck.



And Johnny Ray's "I'm Going to Vegas" is the perfect song!



(to discover more about NOT THE MARRYING KIND & to read an excerpt, head here.)