Pumpkinnapper is Here!

The time has come! The Wild Rose Press has released my Regency Halloween comedy novella, Pumpkinnapper.

Buy link here. Note, depending on your location, the link may not yet be active.

Join the fun as Henry the man and Henry the goose spar over heroine Emily's affections while they try to capture the foul pumpkin thieves.

The day's events (September 30):

3-5 PM Eastern time: I'll be at the Classic Romance Revival loop
9-10 PM Eastern time: I'll be at The Wild Rose Press loop. I'll drop in all day, but I'll be there for sure at this time.

You must join the loops in order to post.

And enter my CONTEST--Find Me a Hero! Prize is a PDF copy of Pumpkinnapper. Contest runs through October 31. Details on my Contest page.

BLURB:

Pumpkin thieves, a youthful love rekindled and a jealous goose. Oh my.

Last night someone tried to steal the widowed Mrs. Emily Metcalfe's pumpkins. She's certain the culprit is her old childhood nemesis and the secret love of her youth, Henry, nicknamed Hank, whom she hasn't seen in ten years.

Henry, Baron Grey, who's never forgotten the girl he loved but couldn’t pursue so long ago, decides to catch Emily's would-be thief. Even after she reveals his childhood nickname--the one he would rather forget. And even after her jealous pet goose bites him in an embarrassing place.

Oh, the things a man does for love.

EXCERPT:

"Emily, even with Henry, formidable as he is--" Hank glared at the goose. The goose glared back "--you need protection. I will send over some footmen to guard the place."

"No. Turnip Cottage belongs to Charlotte's husband. What will the townspeople think, with Lord Grey's servants about my house?"

Her refusal increased his fury. The sight of her hand on that damned goose's head didn't improve his mood, either. He balled his fists as his patience thinned and something else thickened. "I'll find you a guard dog. You must have some protection out here all alone."

"But I have Henry." She patted the goose's head and the bird snuggled into her hand. Again.

Heat flooded Hank, part desire for Emily's touch, and part desire to murder that damned goose, who was where he wanted to be. His insides groaned. "Very well, then, you leave me no choice. I will help you catch the culprits."

"But--"

He changed his voice to the voice that either melted a woman or earned him a slap in the face. "Who knows, mayhap we would enjoy ourselves as I lie in wait with you." I would love to lie with you.

Her eyes widened. Had she understood the innuendo?

"I cannot stay alone with you, and you know it," she said, her voice severe.

"You are a widow in your own home and no one will see. I will make sure of it."

"No." She marched back into her cottage and slammed the door. Henry smirked and waddled away.

Hank grinned. He would be back, whether she liked it or not.

Thank you all,

Linda

Linda Banche

Regency romance--most with humor, some with fantasy, and occasionally a paranormal

Lady of the Stars--4 stars from Romantic Times, Regency time travel available from The Wild Rose Press

Pumpkinnapper--Regency Halloween comedy, available from The Wild Rose Press

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And the winner is...

Debra St. John is the winner of the pdf download of Confederate Rose over at Slip Into Something Victorian!

Congratulations, Debra! Contact me at susanmacatee@aol.com to claim your prize.

Release Day for Confederate Rose

Today is the official release day for my latest Civil War romance, Confederate Rose!

And if you join me today at Slip Into Something Victorian and leave a comment, you'll be entered to win an e-book copy.

Here's an excerpt:

I'm hating to have to say it, since I'd accused you of being a thief, but I stole something from you." She looked away.

"What could you...?" He racked his mind trying to figure out what she could have taken.

"I went through yer pack."

"In Patrick's tent?"

"No, weeks ago back at the cabin. I went through it to try to learn more about you when you were in the stable. I found a letter and took it but didn't have time to read it until now."

Alex swallowed.

"It was a Federal dispatch. Yer a Yankee."

His chest tightened. No wonder he'd been unable to find the dispatch. She'd had it all along. "What do you intend to do?" He hoped she wouldn't discover his real motive. He could never harm her.

"You lied to me the whole time," she said, disbelief marring her delicate features.

He exhaled the breath he'd held. "I had no choice."

"If I'd known you to be a Yankee, I'd have shot you the first chance I got." Her eyes glittered in the light of the fire. "You touched me...pretended to care fer me. And all the while, you lied to me."

The raw hurt on her face broke his heart. He'd deceived her. He couldn't deny it. "What do you intend to do?" he asked again.

She shook her head slowly. "I'm sorry, Alex, but 'tis me duty to turn you in."

Confederate Rose, available now at The Wild Rose Press.

Sandra Kay's Musings: CRABBY OLD MAN (A Poem)

Sandra Kay's Musings: CRABBY OLD MAN (A Poem)

Something FUN - a party at The Book Spa

Come one, come all, to The Book Spa as we celebrate our one year anniversary! We have contests with book giveaways as well as TWRP gift certificates ready to be claimed. The party starts on Friday, September 25 with our all-star lineup of radio personalities as our beloved Spa tunes in to a radio show theme for our Friday moderator blitz. Times shown below are Eastern Daylight Savings Times.

Liana in the morning (9 to noon)
Lunch with Celia (noon to 3)
Afternoon Drive with Cindy (3 to 6)
Evening Jam with Maggie (6 to 9)
with Jane Richardson and Steph Burkhart sitting in

WSPA - Tune in for our Spa Spectacular. We've got radio talk show hosts-- Liana Laverentz, Celia Yeary, Cindy Green,and Maggie Toussaint standing by, waiting to hear from you as we celebrate our oneyear anniversary. We've got hot contests, great music, talk radio, andso much more. We'll have your favorite sillies, wellness tips, chocolate recommendations, music to write by, and books to unwind with.

Our contest runs all weekend long. Be sure and comment for a chance to win. Books, gift certificates and more are up for grabs. Winners will be announced during our Book Club Monday session.

We encourage everyone to join in the excerpt posting on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27. Sunday's excerpt theme is Celebration!

Come on, what are you waiting for? Join us for a weekend long party at The BookSpa!

Here's the link: http://yahoo.groups.com/group/TheBookSpa/

Hope to see you there!Maggie Toussaintwww.maggietoussaint.com

Winners announced today

Announcing the winners of my contest for the lauch of my newest romance novel, Confederate Rose.

1st prize - autographed print copy of Confederate Rose

Chris Mead

2nd & 3rd prizes: e-book downloads of Confederate Rose

Edwin R. Harrington & Margaret C. White

Congratulations to all the winners!!

Sandra Kay's Musings: Isn't the English Language Wonderful?

Sandra Kay's Musings: Isn't the English Language Wonderful?

Fortune cookie time -

9/21 - 9/ 27 BORING MONDAY, DETAILS, DETAILS. LIVELIER TUESDAY. For the rest of the week, check out the Fortuneteller’s page.

If you are planning to attend the Emerald City Writers' Conference in October, I'll be there signing copies of Deja Vu Lover. Stop by and say hi! I will have free postcards and bookmarks that I'd love to sign for you.

Phoebe Matthews
Deja Vu Lover
Vintage Rose

Curse of the Sagging Middle

The writer’s curse is a sagging middle
by Barbara Edwards

Not your stomach. It’s the middle of your manuscript dragging into oblivion. Classic advice says ‘kill someone’. A dead body injects life. I’ve killed a few characters. Then found a reason why. Who is the ‘real killer’? Can’t have a fake killer, can we? Red herrings abound. Threads weave another layer to the plot.
Or it is a murder the death of the story?
At one RWA conference an editor stated she hated to find a dead body at midpoint in a comedy. I rewrote that one and found the story went no-where. Its still waiting under my bed for inspiration to strike.
An extra dead body is a clue that your story isn’t alive. Every action must have a cause. Tossing a corpse off the roof might not do anything but make the editor toss your book.
Back to my middle. I’m a by-the-seat-of-my-pants writer. I learn my characters as I go. I plot day by day. I’m constantly surprise by what happens. A murder? Sometimes an earthquake, a riot, a hurricane or a love scene fits better.
Be creative. It’s your job.

I hope you find my book Ancient Awakening keeps the story moving.

Ancient Awakening by Barbara Edwards

Finding Rhodes End Book One

Blurb: Police Officer Melanie Petersen is the only one who believes a suspicious death is murder. By disobeying direct orders from the Rhodes End Chief, she risks her career to follow clues that twist in circles to her backyard and lead the killer to her. Her neighbor Stephan Zoriak is a prime suspect. While working for a major pharmaceutical company, he is exposed to a dangerous organism that changed him. He suspects he is the killer and agrees to help Mel find the truth when the deaths continue. In the course of their investigation Mel and Steve find more death and continued distrust that make them wonder if love can defy death.

For more information, visit me at
http://www.barbaraedwards.net/
http://barbaraedwards.net/blog/blog.asp for Barb'Ed Comments

Another five star review for 'Children Of The mist'

I was thrilled to receive another five star review - this time from Classic Romance Revival. Thank you so much, Lindsay Townsend, I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

This is part of what she said:

"Packed with excitement, adventure and cliff-hangers, Children of the Mist also has moments of profound tenderness and beauty, with stunning description of snow, ice-cats, glaciers and mountains. Telepathy features strongly through the novel and I was touched by the way Vidarh and Tamarith fell in love with, and also rescued each other, via telepathy."

You can read the whole review here:

http://www.classicromancerevival.com/blog/?cat=http://www.classicromancerevival.com/blog/?cat=281

As writers, we're always thrilled and relieved to received a lovely review like this. I say relieved, because however good the reviews that have gone before, there is always the niggling doubt, the 'what if she didn't like it' moment before you click on the link and read what the reviewer thought. It takes a lot of time and work to read a book and review it, so thank you to all the reviewers who take the time and trouble to read and review our books - I for one, appreciate your kind words and encouragement more than I can say!

Sandra Kay's Musings: Why Did God Make Lightning Bugs?

Sandra Kay's Musings: Why Did God Make Lightning Bugs?

This week's fortune cookie -

9/14 - 9/20 PACE SLOWS AND FAVORS CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ON-GOING EVENTS. TUESDAY LOOK FOR SIMPLE ANSWERS. For the rest of the week, check out the Fortuneteller’s page.

Deja Vu Lover
Vintage Rose
by Phoebe Matthews

4.25 review for Civil War anthology!

We just got a 4.25 review from Night Owl Romance for our Civil War anthology, Northern Roses and Southern Belles.

Reviewer Vee said:

"With battles between Native Americans and Colonials, Northerners and Southerners, and Good and Bad there is a wealth of conflict to draw on. While the geographic breadth is vast, from sea to shining sea practically, and the backdrop varied, the conflicts are drawn from wartime.

"Knowing you or your lover may not live to see the next day tends to throw decorum out the window. These are all entertaining, informative stories that I enjoyed reading."

Read the full review at Night Owl Romance.

Thank You, all who voted

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that CHILDREN OF THE MIST was voted the cover of the month for August at The Author's Meeting Place.

I'd like to thank EVERYONE who took the time and trouble to vote for my cover. I really, really appreciate it. It was apparently a close run thing so your votes made all the difference.

I'd also like to thankTWRP's talented Tamra Westberry who took my suggestions and designed the cover, creating a scene which is absolutely as I imagined it. See more of her beautiful covers HERE

What a wonderful start to the month! I've been unable toget to my pc much for the last week or so, so I haven't been as active on the 'net' as I'd like to be, but I had to post my thanks and let you know the good news.


Children Of The Mist
A Sequel to 'Starquest'
Available HERE

New week, new fortune -

9/7 - 9/13 MONDAY AND TUESDAY ARE PRACTICAL DAYS, WEDNESDAY BRINGS INSPIRATION WITH GOOD IDEAS CROPPING UP THE REST OF THE WEEK. ROMANTIC WEEKEND IF YOU AREN’T SWITCHING AFFECTIONS. SOMEONE NEW? COULD BE IFFY.

For a free read short story, visit Phoebe's Short Story page.

Deja Vu Lover
Vintage Rose
Phoebe Matthews

Your Horoscope fortune cookie -

8/31 - 9/6 SHARP WEEK FOR DECISIONS, LESS SHARP FOR CHARISMA. SMARTS ON MONDAY TAKE AN EMOTIONAL TURN ON THURSDAY, WITH FRIDAY’S FULL MOON ADDING DRAMA. THE WEEKEND REQUIRES DETERMINATION AND PERSISTENCE.

Deja Vu Lover
Vintage Rose Romance
by Phoebe Matthews

I'm blogging at Paranormal Romantics today!

What's your favorite genre? Stop by to chat and let us know what you think!

Contest ALERT --- Only a few days left to enter

CONTEST ALERT!!! CONTEST ALERT!!!!

Don't forget to enter the contests coming to an end on August 31st. You may just be the winner of a really great prize:

Win a Victorian Bath Set from my blog. Just read the Click to Give post to learn how.

On my website during the month of August, I'll give away an RWA National book basket......some of those many freebie books available to one and all at National. And I'll throw in a book bag...not sure which one, but one will be included in the prize. Just sign my guest book to be eligible for the drawing. The link can be found at the bottom my Home Page. More details can be found on my Contest page.

Win a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate by leaving a writing tip at THE ROSES OF HOUSTON BLOG. Share Your Writing Tips By Aug. 31st

So, don't put it off any longer.....stop by and leave your comments today for your chance to win!

Anna Kathryn
WHERE TUMBLEWEEDS HANG THEIR HATS
http://www.aklanier.com/

Win a Copy of Confederate Rose!

Enter my month long contest for the chance to win a copy of my upcoming Civil War romance, coming from The Wild Rose Press, Confederate Rose.

Disguised as a man to serve with her husband as a soldier in the Confederate Army, Irish immigrant, Katie Rose O'Reilly, vows to remain in the ranks and seek revenge on Yankees after her husband is killed at Sharpsburg. As she's transporting mail from Richmond back to camp, a stranger startles her, causing her to fall and almost drown in a swollen stream.

Southerner Alexander Hart, a Yankee spy, saves Katie from drowning, then nurses her through a resulting fever. He must keep his identity secret from the beautiful Rebel soldier even as he finds himself falling in love with her.

Katie falls in love with the caring gentlemen stranger, only to later discover he's the enemy. Heartbroken, she turns him in to the Confederates, but then questions her goals and beliefs. Is it possible to put aside her quest for revenge to save the man she loves?

Excerpt:

"What? Are you telling me you were kissing him?" His blood heated at the thought of her moving on to another man.

"I was tryin' to escape."

"By kissing him?"

"Aye." Anger flashed in her eyes. "And it was working until you came along and hit the poor lad."

He grasped her forearm and pulled her from the guardhouse. They couldn't stay here debating. "Come on, we've got to get out of camp. I fear I've compromised my cover."

"But what about Nate?" she protested. "You may have killed him."

Sighing, Alex knelt and felt for a pulse. The lad's breathing was regular, his pulse steady. "Reckon he'll be out for awhile, but aside from a nasty headache and some bruising, he should be all right." He rose and glanced into the guardhouse. "They’ll reckon you clobbered him when he came for your dinner plate." He caught her worried gaze. "Now, let’s skedaddle."

She nodded, but eyed him again. "Why are you dressed as a priest?"

"It's a disguise. I'm ministering to the Rebel soldiers." His eyes roved to the white vee of her bosom. "Button your shirt before we go. We don’t want to attract any more attention."

Click onto my website for information on how you can win a copy of Confederate Rose, coming September 25th from The Wild Rose Press.

Your new fortune cookie -

8/24 - 30 NOT FEELING TOO SURE OF YOURSELF THIS WEEK? YOU MAY BE THINKING MORE CLEARLY THAN YOU THINK! LOOK AT BOTH SIDES OF MONDAY’S PROBLEM, WORK AT STAYING CALM. WEDNESDAY FRIENDS HELP. WEEKEND OFFERS STABILITY.

A free read short story titled Horoscope in Catsup is available HERE on the Short Story page.

Deja Vu Lover
A Vintage Rose novel
by Phoebe Matthews

Erin's Rebel is a Reviewers Top Pick at Night Owl Romance!!

Reviewer Melinda says, "Susan Macatee did a great job in showing the full details about the Civil War and lovers reuniting. This is definitely a book worth reading for it brings the war into real focus. Betrayal and a romance that spans all time are brought to life."

See the full review here www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.aspx?daoid=4249

Blurb:

Philadelphia newspaper reporter, Erin Branigan, is engaged to marry an up-and-coming lawyer, but dreams of a man from the change those plans and start her on a journey beyond time. After a car accident, Erin wakes to find herself living in the 1860s in a Confederate army camp.

Captain Will Montgomery, the man of her dreams, is now a flesh and blood Rebel soldier who sets her soul aflame. But the Irish beauty holds a secret he needs to unravel before he can place his trust in her.

Can she correct a mistake made long ago that caused his death and denied her the love she was meant to have? Or is she doomed to live out her life with nothing but regret?

Excerpt:

"Ma'am," someone called, startling her. "I'm mighty pleased to see you're up."

She turned in the direction of the deep voice. Am I dreaming? She licked her dry lips as she stared into the dark eyes that had haunted her dreams.

"Ma'am? You look a might peaked."

As he moved closer, her knees turned to jelly. Strong, hard-muscled arms embraced her, offering support. Her head spun. She lifted a hand to stop the motion and encountered wool, a double row of metal buttons and a rock-hard chest. The enticing aroma of sandalwood mixed with a musky, masculine scent, plus a tinge of wood smoke invaded her senses. Had she hit her head harder than she'd thought?

She gazed at his lightly tanned face. Firm lips tilted upward slightly at the corners surrounded by a thin chocolate-colored mustache curving into a neatly-trimmed beard covering only his chin. Thick, dark hair brushed his collar and curled from beneath a broad-brimmed black hat. Her pulse raced as she leaned against his long, solid frame. Night after night in her dreams she'd run her hands through those curls.

"How can you be here?" she murmured.

"Pardon me, ma'am?"

"I don't understand." She tried to wrench from his grasp, but he gathered her close, lifting her into his arms. "What are you doing?"

"Taking you back where you belong?" He carried her back to the tent entrance where Doc peered out.

Erin's Rebel available at The Wild Rose Press. Read opening chapters here www.susanmacatee.com/erinsrebel.html

Organizing Tips & Tricks

Today I'm blogging at Bits & Bytes: Romance...the Writer's Way
http://warawriters.blogspot.com/2009/08/organizing-tips-and-tricks.html

I hope you'll come visit and share a tip or two or three. (grin)

And if you're in Wichita, Kansas tomorrow, I'm having my first booksigning at Waldenbooks, Towne West, beginning at noon. I'd love to see you!

The Clergy Affair

Hi all! Jennifer Johnson here to share with you an excerpt from my latest release, The Clergy Affair.

Here goes!

When Sam entered the car, his knees seemed to be under his chin. Deborah leaned over and reached under his legs to find the bar to move the seat back. It was a mistake.
Her arm grazed his thigh; her hand gripped his hand which was also on the seat bar. Immediately, Deborah snatched hers back and plastered herself to the driver’s side door.
“I’m…I’m sorry,” she stammered. “I was trying to…”
“It’s all right.” Sam moved the seat as far as it would go. “I hope you don’t mind me moving the seat back.”
Mind? Did she mind? Did he mind her trying to grab him in the tiny recesses of her car? Her arm zinged with the body contact. What was wrong with her?
Deborah took five deep breaths, willing herself to calm down as she started the car and pulled out of the parking lot. She headed toward the restaurant
where the reception was being held, aware of Sam sitting next to her. She had never noticed before how small this car was. That’s what happens when you cram a six foot guy in it.
Crowded.
Was he married?
Of course, he was married.
Deborah stole a quick glance at him. They were probably about the same
age. Why wouldn’t he be married? Everybody was married by age 38. Everybody but me.
What did it matter anyway? She liked her life: unmarried small town minister content with life AS IS. You hear that, heart? Stop the annoying
Talledega 500 Speedway rhythm. I like my life just like it is.

Sandra Kay's Musings: THEY JUST DON'T GET IT!

Sandra Kay's Musings: THEY JUST DON'T GET IT!

Someone To Trust

Excerpt:

Lee turned toward her. “Megan?”
She had not turned the lights on, but the moon was shining brightly enough that she could read the confusion on his face.
She knew what she should do but she didn’t 5have the courage. Maybe she could wait. Sleep on it and maybe an answer would come to her. She couldn’t bear to let him go. Not now, not when she’d just found him. She looked up at his handsome face etched with lines of concern as he waited for her to 10 answer him. He was such a gentle, caring man. He was her gentle giant.
Without thought, Megan wrapped her arms around him and laid her head against his chest.
“I’m okay,” she said, her voice muffled against his chest. “I’m just tired.” That wasn’t untrue. She was tired and scared. And, she completely disliked Felicia. She supposed she should pray about that. Later.
As if reading her thoughts, Lee offered gently, “Look, I’m really sorry about Felicia. She can be…well…she can really be something else. I had no idea—”
“It’s okay—really. I shouldn’t have let it get to me and I shouldn’t have responded the way I did. I can’t picture you with someone like that.”

Your new fortune cookie -

8/17 - 8/24 SAME OLD GROUCHY MONDAY, BUT CONFIDENCE BUILDS ON TUESDAY AND BY THURSDAY THINGS START GETTING ORGANIZED, AND HIGH TIME. FRIDAY THE WHOLE MOOD CHANGES. WEEKEND GOES KINDER AND OH YEAH, ROMANTIC, TOO.
For a new short story about the fortuneteller, check out this week’s Wildfire newsletter and at the end of the page you will find Horoscope in Catsup.

Deja Vu Lover, Vintage Rose
Phoebe Matthews

Embracing my Writer's Block

I am going to get myself a piece of wood. It'll be a three dimensional piece of wood, and it will be cube-shaped. I will make sure the edges are sanded down so as not to give me splinters, and I will stain it and wax it and polish it, and it will sit there on my desk for me to see every day. In short, I will love this piece of wood. For this little piece of timber, this perfect cube, will be my writer's block.

It won't be something to be disdained and thrown away, but it will be something I will nurture. I will care for it, I will look after it, and I will always have it by my side.

I could put it away in a drawer, sure. That would mean pretending it isn't there, but the reality is - it is there. Even if I put it away, I will know it's still with me. But you know what? That doesn't matter. The fact that I could put it away if I want to is really what matters. The thing is, I keep on working because my writer's block is real, solid and tangible, and I have to live with it. But while somedays it's as big as a house, other days it's just a weeny wee writer's block, and it's quite manageable. So things aren't that bad, are they?

And if I can keep going with the nine-hundred words a day, four or five days a week that I've been managing recently, then my writer's block isn't so bad.

You know what? I might put a little light inside it. That way, when it's sitting on my desk, being all block-like, I will see the tiny little glow in its very centre - the one that never goes out - and I'll be reminded that the same tiny little glow is there inside me, too. Always.

And it never, ever goes out.

Maya Angelou said "You can't use up creativity. Creative thinking builds on itself and increases the creativity of the thinker... You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." That's good enough for me.

Jane Richardson writes contemporary romance with the tag 'strength...intelligence...passion...stories worth telling.' She has two publications with The Wild Rose Press, the novel A Different Kind of Honesty and a short story Perfect Strangers. A version of this article originally appeared at her own blog, Home Thoughts From A Broad.

Long and Short of The Clergy Affair!

This is Jennifer Johnson, and I'm in the author spotlight this week at The Long and Short of It. Each day they post a different essay by me. You can comment on the essay for a chance to win a print copy of my new book The Clergy Affair.

If you click on the title of this post above (Long and Short of The Clergy Affair!), it will take you to the Author Spotlight at The Long and Short of It.

Here's the blurb:

Reverend Deborah Reynolds wasn't expecting to fall for-or over-Sam Perry, one of the groomsmen at the wedding she was officiating. But when Sam answered her door early the next morning and greeted the biggest gossip in town, Deborah found herself in hot water with her congregation. She never imagined soon after she would be flying cross country with Sam and broadening her horizons by visiting a nudist beach, learning the paths of ants, and falling in love. But there were still her life and vocation at home to consider. Ministers don't believe in Prince Charming, don't wear brightly-colored lipstick, and certainly don't steal kisses in the church pantry! Can Sam Perry convince the Reverend that even a woman of the cloth can have happily ever after?

Come on by The Long and Short of it today and tomorrow. You can register each day for a chance to win the book.

And if you've ever sniffed crayons, come by my blog and tell me what your favorite Crayola color is.
http:jennfrancesca.blogspot.com/

Great review for Going with Gravity!

by Cate Masters
I was so excited this morning to find a great review for Going with Gravity from Long and Short Romance Reviews!
Here's how Xeranthemum summed up her review:
"If you are looking for a romance story which can make you believe that love is real, that it can sneak up on you when you least expect it and thrill to its force as a powerful whirlwind for change, then you are going enjoy reading Going with Gravity."
Wow, thanks, Xeranthemum!
Here's the blurb for Going with Gravity:
Publicist Allison Morris plans her own life – what’s left of it – around the life of her boss Michelle McCarter, the ex-wife of a famous rock star. When Michelle needs emergency public relations patchwork in Hawaii pronto, Allison arranges a flight to the dream destination. At the airport, she meets Wes Hamilton, a six-foot-three sun-bleached blond whose blue eyes and dazzling smile rekindle her fizzled-out sizzle. A world-renowned surfer, Wes captivates her with his charm and wit, though his easy fame and on-the-edge lifestyle are the polar opposite of her own. When their jet loses its fuselage in mid-air, she takes advantage of what she thinks are her last minutes alive with Wes. The plane lands safely. Wes takes care of her when her carefully constructed life begins to unravel. When Michelle accuses Allison of using Wes to gain fame for herself, Allison’s world falls apart in an explosive confrontation. Wes is waiting with open arms when she has nowhere else to go, but can Allison learn to stop planning and go with gravity?

And you can view the trailer at www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9C0LCXFZww

Thanks,
Cate
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Free Book - Last Day to Win!!

If you haven't done so already, please stop by my website:

http://www.marymalcolm.com/

Diner Girl is now available to purchase, but you can win your copy just by reading the excerpt on my site! Click on the novels page, then the page for Diner Girl. Tell me what image is on Mark's boxer shorts and you will be entered for a chance to win a free copy of this book.

Time's a wasting, don't delay. This promotion ends at midnight tonight. It's so easy folks, just visit, read, then e-mail the answer to: mary@marymalcolm.com

I look forward to hearing from you!
Good luck!!

Mary

NEW RELEASE - CHASING SHADOWS!!

Hi fellow WRP friends,

CHASING SHADOWS, the sequel to my first novel, HIDDEN SHADOWS, has been released!! I'd appreciate if you all would take a look, and if you're interested, you can get a copy, or refer it to friends!! HIDDEN SHADOWS, released in Oct. 2008 debuted to great reviews, and CHASING SHADOWS is now gaining the same attention, with one reviewer saying, "Lauren Hope has done it again!"

I'm including a little peek at CHASING SHADOWS and the trailer. Heidi and Joseph's story is an interesting, intense one with a lot of suspense and a little love to spice things up. Enjoy, and I appreciate any support!!


Heidi Aston is as surprised as anyone when her husband, who’s been mysteriously gone for months, shows up in the delivery room—just as she’s giving birth to their baby. A baby he didn’t even know existed.

When newborn Lilly is brutally kidnapped days later, Heidi is given no choice but to join forces with her estranged husband, Joseph, in a wild and terrifying journey to find their baby. In time, Heidi learns that Joseph’s absence is not only mysterious, but suspicious as well. And to top it all off, they are dealing with one unorthodox kidnapper.

As two lost hearts and souls search for each other’s love again, and their newborn child, their journey will take all the courage they can muster for there to be any hope of reigniting their romance, or getting their four-day old infant back—alive.





You can also visit my website for more info.

Lauren Hope

Diner Girl is Available!!

Hi Everyone!!

This early release has me so excited that I can't wait to share this book with all of you. In Diner Girl, the first meeting between Jen and Mark is not exactly friendly and is actually quite chilly. Since this is August, and anything but chilly, I wanted to give you all a chance to read a little from their cool first encounter and win a free copy of this book.

If you go to my website: http://www.marymalcolm.com/ and click on the novel page, you will find a link for Diner Girl. In that you will find an excerpt from the first chapter. Read that excerpt and tell me what image is on Mark's boxer shorts. E-mail your answer to: mary@marymalcolm.com and a winner will be chosen from the correct answers. You have until Midnight on Wednesday August 12th to send in your answers.

Good luck!
Mary

The Captain's Lady Virtual Book Tour and First Review

My Virtual Book Tour for my debut novel, The Captain's Lady, begins August 16 - September 12. The first three tour stops :
August 16: Evie Alexis

August 17: Jaded Vixen

August 18: Katie Bug: Domestic Diva

Also good news. My first review is in:

The first chapter of The Captain’s Lady drops us in the Northern Arabian Gulf in 2004 with Abby Carlton. She’s obviously hot, thirsty, and in pain. But why? And what is it she’s so afraid of? Who’s coming? And just to make things more interesting - she’s pregnant.

But how in the world did this pregnant girl end up stranded on a dinghy in the middle of the ocean? You’d be hard pressed not to give into your curiosity and read on to answer these questions and more that are sure to be ignited by the vague first chapter of this love story. Lorhainne Eckhart does such an excellent job of baiting the hook, you’d be surprised to learn that The Captain’s Lady is her debut novel. Eckhart does an impressive job of character development and plot execution (with one particularly surprising twist of the sub-plot). And she has a knack for using a razor sharp descriptive voice that pulls the reader into the story. I felt like I was on the ship watching the story between the knight in shining armor character Eric and our damsel in distress Abby unfold.

I have never been a huge fan of romance novels, but Eckhart’s book has made a fan out of me. The tale is gripping, romantic, and vivid. The story reads like a modern-day fairy tale, and it will make you want to believe in fairy tales again, and send you to bed dreaming of your own knight in shining armor (if you can put it down to go to bed).

Wives - suggesting that your husband read this book with you, would probably be futile. But all your girlfriends with even a romantic bone in their body will fall in love with it. If you’re looking for a book to escape to The Captain’s Lady is a must read, you’ll find yourself somewhere else completely distracted from your own problems every time you pick it up.
Dominique Rambert
Founder of Mommy Writers
www.FreelanceJournalist.webs.com

Lorhainne Eckhart

http://www.LorhainneEckhart.com/

The Captain's Lady - A Passionate Tale of Love during the Iraqi War

http://twitter.com/LEckhart

The week's fortune cookie -

8/10 - 8/16 FEISTY WEEK COMING UP, WITH SOME NEW PROBLEMS FOR STARTERS, PLUS A STUBBORN STREAK POPPING UP ON WEDNESDAY, AND OVER-REACTION ON FRIDAY. GONNA BE A LOT OF FOLKS BAILING OUT EARLY TO DASH FOR THE WEEKEND.
Check Phoebe's website for more of Claire's Predictions.

Deja Vu Lover
by Phoebe Matthews
Vintage Rose

SOMEONE TO TRUST available for pre-order

Elatedly celebrating! My inspirational romance from White Rose Publishing is now available for pre-order!

What a dream come true! I submitted my first romantic manuscript at the tender age of 13. Of course it was rejected. But the dream never went away. And now here are thirty years late and it's happening.

So don't give up! Keep on keeping on. Keep letting those characters out, and those stories unfolding. All things are possible!

Click here to order!

Day 5 stop!

Today's stop is with Arkansas Diamonds! Mary Ann Webber will talk about her story, No Decorum, and the bloody Red River Campaign.

Prizes! Mary Ann will give away to 1 lucky commenter: a $15(USD) TWRP gift certificate. Remember, everyone who leaves a comment on the day of the post for each of the six days will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of Northern Roses and Southern Belles signed by all six authors.

Buy Northern Roses and Southern Belles in ebook and print!

Today's stop is with Keira and Love Romance Passion! Susan Macatee will talk about her story Angel of my Dreams and her family's involvement in Civil War reenactment.

Prizes! Susan will give away to 1 lucky commenter: A reproduction Victorian brooch, a scented hand fan and lavender bath bead. Remember, everyone who leaves a comment on the day of the post for each of the six days will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of Northern Roses and Southern Belles signed by all six authors.

Buy Northern Roses and Southern Belles in ebook and print!

Your Vintage Rose fortune cookie -

8/3 - 8/9 LOTS OF GLAD-HANDING AND GOOD LUCK THIS WEEK, BUT NOT TOO MANY FIRM DECISIONS. WHAT GETS SETTLED ON MONDAY GETS RE-THOUGHT ON TUESDAY. AFTER WEDNESDAY STICK WITH WHAT YOU STARTED. THE WEEKEND? EMOTIONAL.

Visit http://phoebematthews.com for video, free chapter, more fun stuff!

6 Authors +6 Blogs=Mayhem and Madness!

Today starts the first day in the Scandalous Victorian's Civil War Anthology Tour! Everyone who leaves a comment on the day of the post for each of the six days will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of Northern Roses and Southern Belles signed by all six authors, and each day the author will give away a prize to one poster.

6 Authors +6 Blogs=Mayhem and Madness! The Civil War as you've never read it: Northern Roses and Southern Belles now available.

Calendar:

Saturday August 1: Isabel Roman is at Night Owl Romance

Sunday August 2: Jeanmarie Hamilton is at Petticoats & Pistols

Monday August 3: Susan Macatee is at Love Romance Passion

Tuesday August 4: Caroline Clemmons is at Slip into Something Victorian

Wednesday August 5: Mary Ann Webber is at Arkansas Diamonds

Thursday August 6: Jennifer Ross is at Romantic Crush Junkies

This is definitely not your mother's Civil War romance!

Winner of pdf copy of Anthology!

Thanks for all the great comments on my blog, Susan Macatee Romance Writer, yesterday. It’s convinced me there is a market for Civil War romance despite what some publishers say.

And the winner of the pdf download of Northern Roses and Southern Belles is … Celia Yeary!

Congratulations! Contact me at susanmacatee@aol.com to claim your prize!

And for the chance to win even more prizes, including the grand prize of a print copy of the anthology signed by all six authors, follow our blog tour all this week!

Visit the first stop today at Night Owl Romance.

And you can follow the remainder of the tour by checking the schedule at Slip Into Something Victorian.

We hope you have a great time learning all about us and our stories and, hopefully, win a few prizes along the way.

Civil War Romance Anthology Release Day!

My story, Angel of My Dreams, is part of an American Civil War romance anthology, Northern Roses and Southern Belles, coming July31st to The Wild Rose Press, along with authors Caroline Clemmens, Isabel Roman, Jeanmarie Hamilton, Jennifer Ross and Mary Ann Webber.

And if you leave a comment on my blog today, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a copy!

In a country torn asunder--from the Canadian border to Texas, from Maryland to Arkansas, from the battlefield of Antietam to the Red River Campaign, brave men and loyal women see their lives turned upside down.

Peril lurks behind every tree and near every homestead, but the hard-fought love of a man and a woman surpasses all.

Six talented writers provide stories of romance and danger centering on Union and Confederate soldiers, spies, blockade runners, renegades, and battlefield nurses during a period of corsets, hoopskirts and gentlemen callers.

To give you a taste of the stories in this anthology, here's the blurb and a short excerpt from my story, Angel of My Dreams.

Civil War reenactor, Kyle Dalton, keeps seeing a beautiful woman on the battlefield tending to soldiers, he thinks she's another reenactor. But when she disappears into thin air, he starts to believe he's seen a ghost. Did he have a past life with this woman?

Exceprt:

"Where am I?"

"Shh." She placed a finger on his lips. The scent of lavender invaded his senses.

He frowned when he realized he was lying on a cot wearing his reenactor clothing. Had he dreamed he’d come home?

"The doctor says you'll be fine. He dug out the bullet and stitched up your leg."

"My leg?" Kyle reached down. His pant's leg had been cut apart at the seam. Heavy bandages wrapped around his thigh."This doesn't make any sense. I twisted my ankle. It's fine now."

She took his hand and stroked his forehead. Her touch sent warmth and desire through his body.

"I have to know..." He swallowed. "...your name."

She smiled. "You haven't forgotten me already?"

"I...you never told me."

"Of course I did." She leaned away.

He held tightly to her hand, fearing she'd leave again."Don't go."

Her hand dissolved. He couldn't hold her.

To purchase go to www.thewildrosepress.com/

And if you leave a comment today, July 31st, at www.susanmacatee.blogspot.com you'll be entered for a chance to win a pdf copy. Winner will be announced tomorrow, August 1st.

For more information on this anthology go to www.susanmacatee.com/americancivilwaranthology.html or www.nrandsb.wordpress.com/

Yes, Professor earns a top 5 book rating at LASR, praise at Seriously Reviewed!

I'm beside myself with back to back great reviews!

A top 5 book rating for Yes, Professor at The Long and Short of It Reviews!

Wild plum has this to say about Yes, Professor:

"Wow! This story was well-crafted, well-thought out and the characters seemed so real to me. The scenes were so vivid and so hot that they steamed off the pages. The details of the plot seemed so accurate to me for the time frame. I love when a writer is unpredictable, Ms. Anne was unpredictable with several of her scenes in Yes, Professor. It’s a great book to read while on vacation at the beach or just sitting at home after a day of work. It will take you to another world with people you sincerely feel like you know and want to see happy and care about. The passion and heat is quick, but believable between the characters, it doesn’t seem forced or unwanted or like the author is trying. It will open doors to fantasies you never thought you had. Tori Anne is a new author for me and I’m happy I discovered her and her wonderful writing talents. I’m adding her to my list of authors I must watch out for and her books…my oh my, I cannot wait to read more books from this author. Every romance fan should add this quick read to their list."

Thanks Wild Plum and LASR!

And THEN a delightful review at SERIOUSLY REVIEWED:

Review:

"Yes, Professor. Oh yes, Professor! Oh Yes! YES! YES!!! Okay, so you can see Yes, Professor is a titillating short story. This book comes with a hot rating—as it should.Patience is instantly attracted to the handsome Professor Richmond. He presents her with an opportunity to work at a new school for girls, she embraces the chance and spends the next two years fantasizing about him. When she discovers his naughty tastes run similar to hers, she decides to take matters into her own hands (or fingers as she’d been apt to do in the story in a very erotic way).I loved this story. I loved that Patience is curious but also adventurous. Professor Richmond has met his match; he just doesn’t know it yet. A naughty nibble to satisfy your craving for something forbidden."

Thanks Seriously Reviewed!

You can check out Yes, Professor for yourself...

Cheers!

Tori Anne

www.americanroseline.blogspot.com

www.author-tori-anne.com

www.myspace.com/v_torianne

www.twitter.com/authortorianne

Sandra Kay's Musings: Spell Checker (Just for Fun)

Sandra Kay's Musings: Spell Checker (Just for Fun)

Your astrology fortune cookie -

7/27 - 8/2 MONDAY IS A BALANCING ACT AND TUESDAY IS BACK TO FIREWORKS. FRIENDS HELP THURSDAY. SATURDAY LUCK TURNS POSITIVE FOR FOLKS WHO KEEP A CLEAR HEAD AND PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT’S GOING ON.

Phoebe Matthews, urban fantasy
Deja Vu Lover, Vintage Rose

LASR 'Best Book' rating for Children Of The Mist'

I just received my second review for this book - from The Long and the Short of It Romance Reviews. Wow! Not just a five star review, but 'best book' rating!

It's also in the running for the 'Book Of The week ' Award'
The winning author gets a nifty button and the privilege of having their book or story featured at the top of that page the entire next week!
http://www.longandshortreviews.com/LASR/recentrev.htm
(voting runs from Saturday, 7/25, through Sunday, 7/26).
I had to read this latest review twice for it to sink in. moment, I'd love you to check it out - and if you're minded to vote for it at the site, you'd have my undying gratitude. (Sorry, I know I've also asked for your vote for the Covey cover contest, but I am so thrilled by this review and to make book of the week would be the icing on the cake!)

Thanks so much,

Lyn

'Children Of The Mist' available HERE

Emma Lai interviewed on my Blog

Come visit my Blog www.hywelalyn.blogspot.com, where Emma Lai is chatting about her forthcoming release 'Her Ship, Her Captain.' Be prepared for a few surprises, I never know what's going to happen on my blog these days!

Emma Lai is also generously offering a download of either of my two WRP full length releases 'Starquest' or 'Children Of Mist' (or Dancing With Fate if you have those two, to one of the visitors who leaves a comment on her interview.)

On top of the world!

by Cate Masters
Or something just as good!
I'm so thrilled - Seventh Heaven has been at the number 1 spot on The Wild Rose Press's Bestseller List for a week now! Woot! Doing the happy dance!

Visit Cate Masters online at www.catemasters.com, www.catemasters.blogspot.com or follow her on Facebook or Twitter

My website is up and running!

Please drop by and check out my new website. Though it is up and running there is still some work to be done and some things to be added. But hey, we're making progress!

http://www.lesahenderson.com

Hope you're all having a great day!

Release Date

Okay, so I've got a release date for SOMEONE TO TRUST! It should be available the end of August. I'll post the definite date when I receive it. YAY!

I'm so excited! This has been a dream for so long and to see it finally become a reality is indescribable. I'll keep you posted. For now, I'm dancing around the room!

BLURB: Megan McCormick certainly hadn’t left Atlanta for the small mountain town of Laurel Crest looking for love. Far from it. She was running from her past and a broken heart when she was knocked over by the incredibly handsome veterinarian, Lee Grainger. Tired of the fast-paced life of the city, Lee is considering a permanent move to the mountains. His run-in with Megan has him believing he's there for more than a partnership in an animal hospital. After a case of mistaken identity is cleared up, Megan and Lee strike up a friendship. Lee is everything Megan ever wanted--smart, loyal and dedicated to his faith. But Megan has experienced deep betrayal twice. Can she come to terms with the secret that haunts her, get past her distrust of men and accept the love Lee offers?

Yes, Professor has hit the ARe Bestseller list for American Historicals!

YES, PROFESSOR
has hit the BESTSELLER list in


Historical American Romance at All Romance eBooks!!


I'm quite thrilled.



Rating: HOT - American Rose Novella



Here's a tease:

"Miss Winters," a stern voice tore Patience away from the reminiscence of two years past and she went crashing into the reality of Headmaster Richmond's sharp, eviscerating gaze.

Two years had passed.Two years in the same lavishly appointed office with a man that maddened her every thought and sensibility.

Two years of yearning and dreaming and trying to say only proper things.

How on earth had she withstood it? She had no idea.

But she was leaving tomorrow and she had to find a way to stay.

"Ms. Winters," the Professor called again across the room, his intoxicating voice drawing her back into the present moment, two torturous years since.

"Yes, Professor," she replied softly.

---

And it only gets HOTTER from there...

Take advantage of the AMERICAN ROSE SALE only at the Wild Rose Press store! Going on until the end of July!

Cheers!

Tori Anne

Reviews for 'It Happened One Summer'

"This is a comforting book, and I sensed that from the first page. Reading it is like curling up in a window seat on a cold gloomy day, with a fire crackling on the hearth, and a good book in your lap! The reader just instinctively knows that there will be a happily-ever-after conclusion, and instinctively that propels one forward through the book, with trust and optimism. Top recommendations for this one, and I anticipate future stories from this wonderful author!"

Reviewer: Annie Euro-Reviews 5 star excellent!

"Ms. Rees instills characters that leave a lasting impression with wonderful dialogue that enhances the story. The secondary characters are a welcome addition to the storyline. Ms. Rees knows how to hook the reader and fascinate in this compelling page-turner. It Happened One Summer is a phenomenal read that should not be missed."

~ The Romance Studio 5 hearts ~

"Ms. Rees fashions a tender romance with quick conversation that keeps everything flowing smoothly. The secondary characters are well-rounded and lend dimension to the story. She weaves a compelling story mixed with jealously, greed and betrayal that grabs the reader. This most refreshing read makes one feel good all the way down to the toes. This is one book that is truly a recommended read."

~ Fallen Angel Reviews, 5 Angels, Recommended Read ~

Purchase book here:

http://www.thewildrosepress.com/it-happened-one-summer-paperback-p-3081.html

Release Day for Erin's Rebel!!

My debut romance, Erin's Rebel, hits the e-book shelves today. And in honor of American Rose month over at The Wild Rose Press, it will be discounted until the end of this month.

Blurb: Philadelphia newspaper reporter, Erin Branigan, is engaged to marry an up-and-coming lawyer, but dreams of a man from the past change those plans and start her on a journey beyond time. After a car accident, Erin wakes to find herself living in the 1860s in a Confederate army camp.

Captain Will Montgomery, the man of her dreams, is now a flesh and blood Rebel soldier who sets her soul aflame. But the Irish beauty holds a secret he needs to unravel before he can place his trust in her.

Can she correct a mistake made long ago that caused his death and denied her the love she was meant to have? Or is she doomed to live out her life with nothing but regret?

Excerpt: She gazed up into his dark eyes. Up close they were a deep, chocolate brown. He was so damned attractive in that uniform. Clearing her throat, she found her voice. "I appreciate what you did, Captain. That man's been harassing me."

"I suspected as much. Wagner doesn't seem to know how to be respectful to a woman."

She had trouble finding the words to reply. The aroma of sandalwood and his unique masculine scent that had floored her when he'd carried her into Doc’s tent left her flabbergasted.

"I'd warned Wagner to stay away from you," he said.

"He was so drunk, I don't think any warning would have stopped him."

"He didn't hurt you--"

She shook her head, noting the concern in his eyes. "All I could think to do was get out of the tent."

"That was wise, ma'am."

She glanced at the bundle he still held. "Are those for me?"

He grinned. "If you don't mind, ma'am. I have two shirts that need washing."

"My pleasure." When he handed her the clothes, their hands briefly touched. Electricity shot through her. She caught his gaze.

His eyes widened. He swallowed and backed away a few steps, then tipped his cap. "Ma'am." He turned away.

She watched him cross the camp and disappear from sight. If a reason existed for her coming to this time period, it had to be Will Montgomery. But why had this happened? Would she ever go back to her old life, or was she stuck here forever?

Although she'd tried to hold her emotions in check, the tension that had been building for the last few days caused her eyes to burn at the prospect. A sob built at the back of her throat. She dropped the clothing she’d been sorting in the basket and scurried into the privacy of her tent.

Erin's Rebel available today at www.thewildrosepress.com

You can also catch my interviews today at www.nicolemccaffrey.blogspot.com and www.hywelalyn.blogspot.com and if you leave a comment here www.susanmacatee.blogspot.com, you'll be entered in a drawing to win a pdf copy of Erin's Rebel.

Hanging Out in D.C.

Here I am at my first RWA National Conference. So many books and so many people! I walked 4.5 miles just around the hotel today. Lots of fun. I ran into Rhonda Penders coming off the escalator when I was leaving the Literacy Booksigning. She is as beautiful and gracious as ever!

JOSHUA'S HOPE has been receiving lots of fabulous reviews and reader comments are very complimentary. If you'd like a chance to win a free e-copy, stop by From the Pages blog and leave a comment on my interview with Sarita Leone.



Carol Ann Erhardt
www.carolannerhardt.com
www.carolannerhardt.blogspot.com

WRP Author Donna Marie Rogers - your chance to win her book

I'm interviewing Donna Marie Rogers and talking about her latest release on my Blog: http:/www.hywelalyn.blogspot.com today, the first day of her Blog Tour.

Find out all about my fellow Wild Rose Press Author Donna on my blog - and see pictures of her favourtie hunk!

Donna will give away a free download of Meant to Be to one lucky commenter on each blog on her tour (to be determined by random drawing). For a Grand Prize, she is offering autographed copies of both There's Only Been You and Meant to Be to two readers randomly chosen from all the people who comment during the tour.

Release day and contest - Going with Gravity

by Cate Masters

I'm excited to announce Going with Gravity's available today! It's my first Champagne Rose with TWRP. To celebrate, I'm giving away a PDF copy to a commenter on my blog at http://catemasters.blogspot.com, so come on over! And be sure to check back tomorrow night, when I'll announce the winner.

Here's the story blurb:
Publicist Allison Morris plans her own life – what’s left of it – around the life of her boss Michelle McCarter, the ex-wife of a famous rock star. When Michelle needs emergency public relations patchwork in Hawaii pronto, Allison arranges a flight to the dream destination. At the airport, she meets Wes Hamilton, a six-foot-three sun-bleached blond whose blue eyes and dazzling smile rekindle her fizzled-out sizzle. A world-renowned surfer, Wes captivates her with his charm and wit, though his easy fame and on-the-edge lifestyle are the polar opposite of her own. When their jet loses its fuselage in mid-air, she takes advantage of what she thinks are her last minutes alive with Wes. The plane lands safely. Wes takes care of her when her carefully constructed life begins to unravel. When Michelle accuses Allison of using Wes to gain fame for herself, Allison’s world falls apart in an explosive confrontation. Wes is waiting with open arms when she has nowhere else to go, but can Allison learn to stop planning and go with gravity?

Wayback Scavenger Hunt

In celebration of the July 31st launch of the new Wayback anthology , The Way Back Home, authors Abbey MacInnis, Marguerite Arotin, and Amber Leigh Williams are giving readers the chance to win three amazing prizes with an exciting scavenger hunt, beginning today July 13 through August 13!

Prizes include...
$25 Victoria's Secret Gift Card
$25 Books-a-Million Gift Card
$25 Panera Bread Gift Card

There can only be ONE winner so all three could be yours. All you have to do is visit the authors' sites (listed below), locate the story graphic from each of the authors' stories which will take you to a hidden excerpt. Read the excerpt and the question that goes with it. Send the answers to all three questions to marguerite@ohioromance.net

Enter Now:
http://www.abbeymacinnis.com
http://www.ohioromance.net
http://www.amberleighwilliams.com

Good luck!

*Permission to forward this to other blogs and Yahoo group and share the above widget with others who might be interested in winning these prizes!*

Two Wild and Crazy Roses!

This past weekend I was privileged to be signing with a brand new rose, Violet Rightmire, at Borders in Jacksonville, Florida. It's been a few years since my first release, a TWRP title, came out, so I was feeling like an old hand. Violet had a few qualms but I'm here to report that she did well on her first time out. I'll bet she even tries it again. Here's a picture of the two of us. Violet is on the left, Maggie is on the right.

Maggie Toussaint

romance.danger.fiction

www.maggietoussaint.com

LInks...hope you can click on them

Mel Berthier, Urban Fantasy (PG 13)
and
Bria Quinlan, Rom Com (PG)

Joining us this week:

Kinsey W. Holley, Paranormal (PG)
Caitlynn Lowe, Epic Fantasy (PG)
Dara Sorensen, Paranormal (PG)

Babette James, Fantasy Romance (PG13)
Christina DeLorenzo, YA (PG 13)
Nika Dixon, Romantic Suspense (PG 13)
Bryn Donovan, Paranormal Romance (PG13)
Kaige, Historic Romance (PG-13)
Julia Knight, Fantasy Romance (PG 13)
Adelle Laudan, Contemporary Romance (PG 13)
Jeannie Lin, Historical Romance (PG13)
RF Long, Paranormal (PG13)
Rebecca Savage, romantic suspense (PG 13)
Crista McHugh, Paranormal Romance (PG 13)
Michelle Arroyo, Historical Romance (PG 13)

Jax Cassidy, Contemporary Romance (R)
Maya Doyle, Paranormal Romance (R)
Cate Hart, Paranormal (R)
Ali Katz, Historical Erotic Romance (R)
Inez Kelley, Romantic Comedy (R)
Aislinn Kerry, Paranormal Romance (R)
Elise Logan, Fantasy Romance (R)
Cherrie Lynn, Paranormal Romance (R)
Alina Morgan, Urban Fantasy (R)
Vivienne Westlake, Erotic Historical (R)

Stephanie Adkins, Erotic Romance (NC 17)
Evie Byrne, Medieval Paranormal Romance (NC 17)
Kim Knox, Erotic SF Romance (NC17)
Lauren Murphy, Erotic Romance (NC 17)
Kirsten Saell, Erotic Romance (NC 17)