Samantha Darling's Blog, page 4
July 17, 2013
Summer Sun Award.....
Summer Sun Award
So, I’ve been nominated for a Summer Sun Award by the lovely Tracey Rogers - Thank you Tracey!
The rules are; firstly you display the logo and link back to the blog of the person who nominated you. Then you answer the following summery questions before nominating a lucky eight ….one for each sunray on the picture above. Then you must tell the lucky eight and name and display their blog link.And of course the questions are all summer based!
Here we go...
Favorite song with summer in the title or the words (give the line)
My favourite summer song, which never ever seems to get old...in fact I think it matures like a fine wine (or cheese? Na, forget the cheese!) is Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff's Summer Time. Car windows down, breeze in your hair and this tuuuuune playing = perfect!
Favourite book about summer Nothing says summer more than Sinfully Summer by Aimee Duffy!
Favourite hot summer filmI love Blue Crush. It's a bit cheesy (there's a cheese them going on in this post today!) but its feel good, hot and sexy!
Favourite summer memoryHaving my twins in the middle of summer. Most definitely best day of my life. Not very summery, but hey!
Favourite summer holiday destinationHmm, I don't think I can pick just one. As a youngster I was very fortunate in that my Mum took us on lots of holidays, including Spain, Italy, USA, Australia, Greece, Thailand. All were equally as amazing as each other.
What books will be in your suitcase this summer?I have Aimee Duffy's Sinfully Summer on my Kindle ready to read!
What’s your likely destination this summer?At home in Essex, we have lots to celebrate in July (my Mum's birthday and my twins birthday) and in August a few family wedding anniversaries) but in october we are heading off to Mauritius to see the inlaws, so that can count as a late summer hols, right?
What hottie would you most like to be sharing the hot days and long nights with this summer?
Oh, tough question. So many men....I have to say the hubby, of course ;-) but I could always make time for Michael Fassbender, Vin Diesel, Johnny Depp my list could go on.....
Now I have to pick eight nominees for this sunny award!
Faith Thomas
Doris O'Connor
Christy McKellen
Aimee Duffy
Susie Medwell
Ruchi Vasudeva
Aurelia B. Rowl
Annie Seaton
'Til next time!
Sam :-) X
So, I’ve been nominated for a Summer Sun Award by the lovely Tracey Rogers - Thank you Tracey!
The rules are; firstly you display the logo and link back to the blog of the person who nominated you. Then you answer the following summery questions before nominating a lucky eight ….one for each sunray on the picture above. Then you must tell the lucky eight and name and display their blog link.And of course the questions are all summer based!
Here we go...
Favorite song with summer in the title or the words (give the line)
My favourite summer song, which never ever seems to get old...in fact I think it matures like a fine wine (or cheese? Na, forget the cheese!) is Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff's Summer Time. Car windows down, breeze in your hair and this tuuuuune playing = perfect!
Favourite book about summer Nothing says summer more than Sinfully Summer by Aimee Duffy!
Favourite hot summer filmI love Blue Crush. It's a bit cheesy (there's a cheese them going on in this post today!) but its feel good, hot and sexy!
Favourite summer memoryHaving my twins in the middle of summer. Most definitely best day of my life. Not very summery, but hey!
Favourite summer holiday destinationHmm, I don't think I can pick just one. As a youngster I was very fortunate in that my Mum took us on lots of holidays, including Spain, Italy, USA, Australia, Greece, Thailand. All were equally as amazing as each other.
What books will be in your suitcase this summer?I have Aimee Duffy's Sinfully Summer on my Kindle ready to read!
What’s your likely destination this summer?At home in Essex, we have lots to celebrate in July (my Mum's birthday and my twins birthday) and in August a few family wedding anniversaries) but in october we are heading off to Mauritius to see the inlaws, so that can count as a late summer hols, right?
What hottie would you most like to be sharing the hot days and long nights with this summer?
Oh, tough question. So many men....I have to say the hubby, of course ;-) but I could always make time for Michael Fassbender, Vin Diesel, Johnny Depp my list could go on.....
Now I have to pick eight nominees for this sunny award!
Faith Thomas
Doris O'Connor
Christy McKellen
Aimee Duffy
Susie Medwell
Ruchi Vasudeva
Aurelia B. Rowl
Annie Seaton
'Til next time!
Sam :-) X
July 16, 2013
Love On The Beach Blog Hop Gift Card Winner.....
So, my first blog hop is done and dusted. Thank you so ALL so much for participating in the Beachwalk Press Love On The Beach Blog Hop! It was a huge success and so much fun!
I have put all of the entries into a hat and picked one....So with further ado, the winner of my $5 Amazon gift card is carrollfamily02@gmail.com
Again, thank you every body and I hope you enjoyed the hop as much as I did!
'Til next time!
Sam :-)
X
I have put all of the entries into a hat and picked one....So with further ado, the winner of my $5 Amazon gift card is carrollfamily02@gmail.com
Again, thank you every body and I hope you enjoyed the hop as much as I did!
'Til next time!
Sam :-)
X
June 30, 2013
Love On The Beach Blog Hop.....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEACHWALK!
Two years ago this month Beachwalk Press released our first books. celebrate, we're hosting a Love on the Beach blog hop. This will run from July 1st through July 14th. Over 20 Beachwalk Press authors (including little old me) are participating and we have some fabulous prizes to give away.
The grand prize is a Kindle Paperwhite!
Additional prizes include:
* A beach tote bag filled with Beachwalk Press print books (winner's choice of 5 print titles)
* Two gift certificates of $25 each (winners' choice of GC from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or All Romance Ebooks). Also, each author will be giving away an additional prize of their choosing.
That's almost 30 prizes in total! WOWZA!
I will also be giving away a £5 or $5 for USA winner Amazon Gift Card to add to that already impressive bundle mentioned above! :-D
I'm one of the new 'babes on the beach' having recently signed my first contract and book with Beachwalk Press (which is due for out on the 21st october 2013 may I just drop that in there!) They've been fantastic to date and I really hope to be able to sign more of those pretty little contracts with them in the future (if they'll have me!)
So, why did I choose to publish with Beachwalk Press? For a few reasons, actually.
1). They came highly recommended by my dear friend, Aimee Duffy who would never tell a lie!
2). Once I started speaking with the editors and fellow Beachwalk writers, I knew this was my 'home'. It really is like a big family, so supportive, encouraging and some fantastic stories and authors to be amongst!
3). All of Beachwalk Press books have awesome cover art - and although I don't have mine yet, I KNOW for sure it will be shamazeballs!
4). Although Beachwalk are friendly and have that easy-going approach, it is definitely professional, efficient and striving for perfection! I feel honoured to be a part of that trio.
So, as part of this sizzling hop of lurrrrve, I would like to share my blurb with you folks...I'm thrilled with it and cannot wait for Revenge In Rio to be out there in the big wide world for you all to read!
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REVENGE IN RIO
Calculated revenge, unexpected passion…Business magnate Luca Venancio is returning to Rio to pay his respects to his late brother, and to seduce his once fiancée, Daniella, back into his bed. Five years ago she left him without so much as a word, shunning him and the rich life he could offer in exchange for his younger, reckless brother. Now Luca wants revenge—seduce her and dump her, that's all he intends to do.Blackmailed into a violent farce of a marriage, Daniella had no choice but to comply to protect Luca's life, even though it meant never being able to see him again. Years later, a twist of fate reunites them, throwing her plans of fleeing Rio out of the window and the love of her life straight back in.Luca's flawless plan soon becomes complicated when he discovers Daniella is expecting his brother's child. It becomes even more complicated when old passions return. Can he actually go through with seducing her, bedding her, and then discarding her?
Revenge in Rio by Samantha Darling Genre(s): Contemporary RomancePublication Date: October 21, 2013
***I thought you make like to see a couple of images of how I envisage Luca and Daniella....
To be entered into the drawings just leave a comment on this post telling me about your favourite trope...whether it be friends to lovers/reunited love/secret baby/etc. For me, I obviously love a good revenge/pregnancy story! OR you can also visit any of the participating blogs/websites via the Beachwalk Press blog listed below to visit their blog, then leave a comment with your email address included.
Enjoy hopping on the beach!
'Til next time!
Sam :-) X
June 25, 2013
Love On The Beach Blog Hop.....
LOVE ON THE BEACH BLOG HOP!
From July 1st through to July 14th we are celebrating Love On The Beach! Over 20 Beachwalk Press authors are participating and we have some fabulous prizes to give away!
The grand prize is a Kindle Paperwhite!
And additional prizes include:
* A beach tote bag filled with Beachwalk Press print books (winner's choice of 5 print titles)* Two gift certificates of $25 each (winners' choice of GC from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or All Romance Ebooks). Also, each author will be giving away an additional prize of their choosing. That's almost 30 prizes in total!
Each author will be posting a spotlight on one of their Beachwalk Press books (or a spotlight on a series they have with Beachwalk Press), and they will also be sharing what drew them to publish with us. Warning: You'll be seeing some great books, so expect your 'I want to read it' list to increase!
So, what are you waiting for? Put the 1st July - 14th July on your calendar, your phone reminder, pin a sticky note on your fridge freezer, Facebook it, Tweet it, shout it, sing it, whatever you want to do to remind yourself...that on The Beach is the place to be! Check back on the 1st July for all of the details!
'Til next time.
Sam :-)
X
From July 1st through to July 14th we are celebrating Love On The Beach! Over 20 Beachwalk Press authors are participating and we have some fabulous prizes to give away!
The grand prize is a Kindle Paperwhite!
And additional prizes include:
* A beach tote bag filled with Beachwalk Press print books (winner's choice of 5 print titles)* Two gift certificates of $25 each (winners' choice of GC from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or All Romance Ebooks). Also, each author will be giving away an additional prize of their choosing. That's almost 30 prizes in total!
Each author will be posting a spotlight on one of their Beachwalk Press books (or a spotlight on a series they have with Beachwalk Press), and they will also be sharing what drew them to publish with us. Warning: You'll be seeing some great books, so expect your 'I want to read it' list to increase!So, what are you waiting for? Put the 1st July - 14th July on your calendar, your phone reminder, pin a sticky note on your fridge freezer, Facebook it, Tweet it, shout it, sing it, whatever you want to do to remind yourself...that on The Beach is the place to be! Check back on the 1st July for all of the details!
'Til next time.
Sam :-)
X
