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Posts tagged with: Launch Party
Relaunching His Secret AgendaPosted by Beth Andrews May 20 2013, 4:32 am in Beth Andrews, Bewtitching, carla neggers, His Secret Agenda, Launch Party
HIS SECRET AGENDA was my third book – it’s also the third book in my Serenity Springs series. Here’s the original back cover blurb: Dean Garret is about to break the number one rule of undercover work. And it’s all because his new “boss” is as pretty as a professional cheerleader and has a do-gooder’s heart. Who can resist that combination? Still, Dean suspects Allison Martin is hiding something behind her dazzling smile. That something being the runaway mother and son he’s been hired to find. To get the job done, he needs to gain Allie’s trust. Only, the lawyer-turned-bar-owner isn’t cooperating. But she can’t remain immune to his good ol’ boy charm and sexy drawl forever. Because Dean never fails. And he’ll do anything to solve a case. Even if it means he has to break all the rules. That part about Allie being as pretty as a professional cheerleader still makes me smile!
Tell me, what’s your Go To recipe? The one thing you make/bring/buy/serve when you’re short on time but still want to serve a winner? And, just for fun, which cover do you prefer? Winner: SHE’S HAVING THE BOSS’S BABYPosted by Kate Carlisle May 7 2013, 10:51 pm in contest winner, Kate Carlisle, Launch Party Congratulations to Kim (a different one), chosen at random as the winner of an autographed copy of SHE’S HAVING THE BOSS’S BABY! Kim, please email your address to me at kate (at) katecarlisle (dot) com. Woo hoo!!!!
A Launch Party with a Little Something Extra for Midnight SpecialPosted by Tawny Weber Apr 29 2013, 2:30 am in A SEAL's Surrender, A SEALs Seduction, Launch Party, Midnight Special, Tawny Weber, USA Today Bestseller Wooohooooo, baby! It’s party time.
I am so ready to celebrate. Sven is bringing around the glittery hats, many with rhinestones and most sporting sweet feathers (that peacock feathered fancy hat is Donna’s of course). The Cabana boys are bringing around margaritas, chocolate truffles and, of course, champagne. Oh, and don’t forget a tootie horn! I’m all about tootie horns today! Why? Because it’s party time!
My latest book, Midnight Special, is out!! YAY and whoohoo. And this one has a fun bonus, as it’s a 2-in-1 with Coming on Strong, a reissue of a reader favorite (which makes me giggle -I have readers who have favorites? OMG). So, really, this is a launch party. But I had some news this week that I’d love to celebrate with you. A little extra partying, if you will… My last Blaze, A SEAL’s Surrender, hit the USA TODAY Bestseller list!!! AHHHHHHHHH. Did you hear any random screams, quickly followed by sobs of shocked joy last Thursday? That’d have been me! This has been such a wild ride with this book, and it’s companion, A SEAL’s Seduction.
I love these stories so much, especially as they are the ones that my husband has had the most input on (he tends to be my plotting partner and sounding board on anything military, since he’s a vet and still involved in a lot of that kind of thing). But also because they were just fun, great characters to spend time with, ones that I really felt for and connected tightly to as I wrote them. To see their success… it’s amazing. And yes, I know its weird, but I’ve come to think of them as their own entities, not figments of my imagination *g* Life is easier that way. Raise them up, give them the best you’ve got, give a kiss and send them out into the world while holding ones breath and hoping for the best. Thats how books are
But really, the USA Today celebration is the sugar on top. The frosting, if you will *g* Today we’re really celebrating the fun yumminess that is the release of Midnight Special! And I’m really looking forward to it because I get to share Hunter’s story!!! Yep – it’s all about my hottie FBI hero from (the aptly named by our very own Christine, she’s so clever!) Sex and Lies Undercover Ops books. I’m so excited about this story.
I love Hunter, and have loved him since the first Undercover Ops/Sex and Lies book was out in 2011. I was so thrilled to give him his own story! He’s hot, he’s FBI and he’s a guy who is all about making things happen… his way. And that’s sexy. Bring in a very nosy, very ambitious reporter who has no scruples about hiding her identity to get a big story, put them together in a cozy train berth crossing the United States and… dum da dum… It’s Midnight Special! You can check out a peek at the first chapter here. And for members of my Red Hot Readers Club, not only can they read the entire Prologue and First Chapter, th
ey can also read an Exclusive Cut Epilogue! You are a Red Hot Reader, aren’t you? It’s free, it’s fun, and it gets you in to read this excerpt. Hey, good stuff! Usually, I’m all about celebrating with chocolate. I adore it, especially with caramel and nuts (hang on, have to wipe the drool off my chin). But for some reason, this last month has been all about the jelly beans. I celebrated breaking the Amazon top 100 with Very Cherry flavored Jelly Bellys, then celebrated the Barnes & Noble and iBooks lists with Sizzling Cinnamon. And when I hit the USA Today list last week, my adorable brother brought me a big bag of Green Apple as a congrats pressie. So as a part of the celebration fun, I’m going to offer two signed copies (since its a 2-in-1) of Midnight Special! To be eligible, all you have to do is let me know: What’s your favorite flavor of jelly beans? Talk of the Town Launch PartyPosted by Beth Andrews Apr 3 2013, 4:14 am in Beth Andrews, Launch Party, Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town is a reunion story about a professional hockey player and the girl he left behind. Here’s the back cover blurb: Shady Grove – where everyone knows your secrets Once, Neil Pettit was the only thing Maddie Montesano wanted. She tried every trick in the book to keep him, but no luck. It took some time – and a lot of holding her head up while the town gossiped – but she’s made a good life for herself and her daughter. Now, Neil’s back and is trying to be the father he never was. Maddie so doesn’t need this kind of disruption. Not when the crazy attraction she’s spent years ignoring still sizzles between them. The temptation to give in and have Neil again is strong. And when he offers that dream of forever she’d abandoned, well, she might give this town something new to talk about… I won’t say it was easy writing Neil and Maddie’s story but I’m very happy with how it turned out! Here’s a peek at their first kiss in over twelve years: She should do something, Maddie thought, frantic. Shove him on his ass or dump her beer in his lap. All viable options, options she should take. Instead she let him pull her, oh, so slowly, toward him. It was shock, she told herself, that had her thoughts fuzzy, her chest tight. Not anticipation. Not hope or excitement. Certainly not fear. His eyes, hot with want, dropped to her mouth. Her lips parted. Her throat dried. Oh, God. She stiffened but his fingers delved into the hair at the nape of her neck and he held her head. Just like he used to. His hand large and warm, his thumb brushing against the sensitive skin on the underside of her jaw. And he was looking at her as if she was the only woman in the entire world, the only one who mattered. The only one he wanted. It was a lie, one she’d fooled herself into believing years ago. One she couldn’t afford to believe now. His face filled her vision, his head blocking the light from the lantern. He became her focus, all she could see was the blue of his eyes, all she could feel was the warmth of his breath on her mouth. He hesitated, his lips a hair’s breadth from hers, and that feeling she’d insisted wasn’t anticipation built until she was afraid she couldn’t take it anymore. That if he didn’t close the distance between them, the unthinkable, the unfathomable, would happen. She would. He saved her ego and her pride, let her keep believing the lies she told herself by brushing his mouth against hers. Her breath stuttered out, her heart pounded, the sound echoing in her ears. She froze, her hands clenched in her lap, as his lips settled against hers, warm and firm. He kept the kiss gentle. Sweet. Like their first. Like their last. Time to party! Roll out the Gladiators and bring on the Hockey Hunks…er…I mean roll out the party favors and bring on the tasty snacks! What are your favorite party snacks? Do you have a favorite reunion romance story? Launching A SEAL’s SeductionPosted by Tawny Weber Jan 14 2013, 12:15 am in A SEALs Seduction, Launch Party, Tawny Weber Wooot! It’s that time again – I’m so excited to be launching A SEAL’s Seduction. This is my 17th Blaze release, and my 2nd Uniformly Hot. I’m so ready to party and celebrate this book, not just because its out, but because this is one that I really love. And I’ll admit it, the opening scene made me cry. Of course, I well up at puppyfood commercials, too, so that might not mean anything *g *
As he always does for our launch parties, Sven is setting out goodies. Paolo is in the kitchen mixing up a special drink just for us, too. In honor of a scene from A SEAL’s Seduction, we’re having hot chocolate today! Yes, yes, there is plenty of booze to spike it with. Whipped cream, too. I’m always happier when my hot chocolate is covered in whipped cream. Actually I’m happier when almost anything is covered in whipped cream. While Paolo serves up the cocoa (what is the difference between hot chocolate and cocoa? Anyone know?) I’d like to share a little scene that inspired our treat. This takes place well into the story, after Blake has rescued Alexia from a terrorists cell in the snow-filled wilds of Alaska.
Poor Blake. And actually, since she’s drinking powdered milk and packaged chocolate mix, poor Alexia, too. No worries, though! Paolo didn’t make your cocoa that way. Nope, his recipe is a little more fun. Yummy, with a hint of spice. Here –check it out…
Don’t forget, we have lots of other Lair approved recipes in the Members Den! And hey - Do you have a favorite cocoa recipe? Are you a marshmallow or whipped cream aficionado? And seriously, what is the difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate? It’s Nice & Naughty TimePosted by Tawny Weber Nov 24 2012, 3:16 am in Launch Party, Nice & Naughty, Tawny Weber Can you believe it’s almost December? And now that Black Friday and the U.S. Thanksgiving have passed, it’s officially the holiday season here! I mean, sure, some stores were rocking the Rudolph decorations back in October, in the aisle next to the trick or treat candy, but for most of us, this is more a ‘holy cow, where’d the year go’ moment, right? So you know what this means, right? The holiday season… Santa’s checking his list. He’s lining up names into Naughty or Nice. He’s mulling those hard to place boys and girls, the ones who are basically nice but have a leeeetle naughty streak that sneaks out now and then. Since Santa is busy with his list, he won’t be paying a lot of attention to our party here, right? So if it’s just a leeeetle naughty to have the Cabana Boys dress up in red velvet shorty shorts with white fur trim to serve the hot toddies and spiked cocoa with extra dollops of spiced whipped cream, I’m sure he won’t notice. And if Sven is using extra butter and rich chocolate in all of the desserts, that’s not really naughty, is it? If we’re asking everyone to share naughty secrets, it’s not like we’re trying to make our own list of tips and ideas… um, not really. It’s just a fun way to celebrate yet another wild Bandita Launch! Nice & Naughty, my latest Blaze, is out now – and it’s hot! Here’s the blurb… Christmas scandal is comin’ to town…
He’d better watch out. She’s making a list It’s almost Christmas, and fashion-obsessive librarian Jade Carson is stuck. Stuck with her family, stuck in the town of Diablo Glen and stuck in her lousy life. Thensuper hot bad-boy detective Diego Salvador roars into town, looking for a criminal known as “the panty thief.”And Jade decides—right then and there—that the only panties he’ll be touching are hers…. He’s on her list…and she’s checking him out! And here’s a peek inside… Jade tilted her head to one side. The light caught on the row of tiny gold hoops piercing her ear. “Word on the street is that you’re here because you’ve got a problem with your boss.” God, he hated small towns. “And you shouldn’t give too much weight to rumors,” he added. “Small towns might thrive on them, but they’re rarely rooted in fact.” “So you weren’t sent here as punishment?” she asked, her tone as friendly as her face was curious. Whether it was a ploy to garner gossip fuel, or whether she was actually interested, Diego couldn’t tell. He’d been about to write her off as a sexy nice girl. Sweet, but not much of a challenge. Now he wasn’t so sure of anything but the sexy part. That bothered him. His gift for reading people was one of the keys behind his success. “I was sent here for two reasons,” he said slowly, measuring just how much to share with the town pipeline. He might be having trouble getting a gauge on the pixie, but he knew how to finesse information. “I’m up for a major promotion. Solving this case is the last step to ensure I get it.” Diego had no problem lying to solve a case, but it was always easier to go with the truth if possible. “And the second reason?” It only took two steps for Diego to cross the room. Standing close enough that the scent of her, light and airy, wrapped around him. For a second he forgot what he was doing. Forgot why he was there. Forgot everything except the sudden discovery of just how appealing sweetness could be. Her lashes fluttered, thick and dark, hiding those expressive eyes. He watched the pulse quiver in her throat, wanting nothing more than to lean closer and press his lips to the soft flesh. To feel her heart race beneath his tongue. As if reading his mind, she gulped. Then, like she was trying to make it look casual, she moved over to the armoire, putting breathing distance between then.
Dammit. “You were telling me the second reason you were sent here,” she reminded him breathlessly. To find out how many different sounds she could make while he brought her to orgasm? Diego gave himself a mental head-slap and tried to shake off the sexual fog. “The second reason? Because I’m good,” he promised. Her eyes widened, fingers clenching the wicker handles of the laundry basket so hard it made a loud snap. Grinning, Diego nodded. “I’m damned good. I close cases, and I put criminals away. Whoever did this, their ass is mine.” And there ya go. Toss in a little intimidation, and he’d be home by the end of the weekend. Before he did anything stupid, like give in to the need to find out if the pretty little blonde’s naughty side was reserved for her lingerie. “You promise?” she asked, looking around the mess of her bedroom. “You’ll find out who did this. And why?” Diego didn’t do promises. Growing up, he’d had too many broken to ever want to cause someone else that kind of disappointment. He looked around the room. The deputies who’d been called in on the previous burglaries had dusted for prints and come up bust. Despite the shift in MO from snatch and run to destruction, there was no reason to think this time’d be any different. This was either a copycat with grudge against Ms. Carson, a totally unconnected case, or all the other thefts had been smoke. Which meant the green-eyed pixie was the real target. He’d have to work the case as if all three were fact. But his gut said it was the latter. He just had to find enough evidence to pull all the pieces together. And he would. Because he that’s what he did. But the pretty little blonde was looking at him like he had a superhero cape tucked under his leather bomber jacket. Diego was a good cop. A damned good one. But no one had ever considered him a hero. It was weird. And damned appealing. And probably his downfall, since he couldn’t resist leaning closer and reassuring her.
“Babe, I guarantee it.” While Sven passes around the tasty treats and delicious drinks, I have to ask… Will you end up on Santa’s nice list, or his naughty list this year? Or are you one of those who has enough nice to balance out that naughty, so you’re keeping the jolly big elf confused? I’ll toss all the responses in a cheery red elf hat and choose three to win a digital download of my novella, Sugar and Spice! Drum roll please….LAUNCH!!! Nancy Northcott’s Renegade is HERE!!Posted by Jeanne Adams Nov 6 2012, 12:33 am in Jeanne Adams, Launch Party, Nancy Northcott, Renegade Woooooohoooo! Its a Launch Day in the LAIR!! We get to celebrate one of our very own, NANCY NORTHCOTT!!! Today is the publication day for Renegade, Nancy’s first book in her mage Protectors series from Grand Central Forever Yours. And guess what!! The esteemed Library Journal’s Xpress Reviews gave Renegade a starred review!! Sven had a special drink – The Renegade – made up, which is absolutely fabulous! He has a “breakfast version” with OJ, and a “Post Lunch” version that has (I think…) rum in it! Hahaha! NANCY!!! Girlfriend, we are SO excited for you! Tell us your call story!
Nancy: Thanks, Jeanne. I’m grateful for all the encouragement and support you and the other Banditas and our buddies have given me. It’s a big day for me and a long time coming, so we’re going to party hearty in the Lair! Let’s see if I can focus after having Sven’s special drink. Ahem! As you know, my agent sent the manuscript around last fall and followed up by email around the first of the year. In late January, she emailed me to tell me an editor who had Renegade was out of town but wanted to talk when she returned. We figured this probably meant an offer was coming, but you never know for sure. She closed the conversation with “Today, I heard ‘Renegade,’ by Styx, on the radio. Maybe it’s a sign.” I hoped so! A couple of days later, I heard the same song on the radio while I was out running errands. I stopped at a local business to browse and overheard the manager ask a guy at the desk, “So what’s your name?” “Griff,” he replied, and a chill went down my spine. The hero’s name is Griffin Dare. My agent called a few days later with news of the offer. She and the editor worked out the details, and now here we are! Forever Yours is a digital-first line, so the book is now available only at e-book stores, but a print-on-demand version will be released December 18. Jeanne: Woot! Love that! I’m a big believer in signs and omens and portents as you well know. So, you have an agent you really like, what does she think about the Light Mages? And why are they called that? Nancy: Thanks! My agent liked the book immediately. Though there have been occasional magic-based paranormals, those were far outnumbered by vamps and shifters in recent years. She thought the time might be right for something different, and these are mages in the high fantasy sense, with a magical society distinct from our own. I wanted them to have a fully developed culture, right down to their own code of laws, The Caudex Magi, and a magic system that would have clear rules and limits as well as room to expand. I also liked the superhero groups and secret identities that hooked me in grade school, so keeping the mages secret from the Mundane, or nonmagical, world came naturally to me. My agent liked all of that and gave me some good suggestions to help clarify the world for people who can’t see what’s in my head, only what’s on the page.
Jeanne: The art is amazing! I love that coat of arms. And I’m grinning over the motto being in Latin – that’s so “you”! *ahem* I guess I’d best get back to the story instead of oogling Griff on the cover. *snicker* Let’s talk heroine first, so I can keep a clear head. Ha! I know that your heroine, Val, is a Shire Reeve – kind of like a magical sheriff – tell us how you came up with that designation. Nancy: Here you’re homing in on my love of trivia. The modern term “sheriff” derives from “shire reeve.” I chose the older term to give it the air of being slightly different and of tying into an old tradition. Since I had the Canadian and US mages organize their territories by shires, also to tie into the old English tradition, “shire reeve” seemed a natural fit. Jeanne: Very cool! And how did you come up with this fabulous plot with the ghouls? Nancy: Seeing as you were there, you should…what? Oh, explain it for OTHER people! Right. Jeanne: Snork! Exactly!! Nancy: I wanted a type of villain that hadn’t been used a lot, and I’m naturally drawn to things that go bump in the night, a category that seemed to include ghouls. I wanted something that would set a dark tone and be menacing in different ways. We kicked the idea around in our brainstorming group, with Donna and Cassondra and later with Joan, and the ghouls are what we came up with. They’re sort of like vampires in that they can draw from their victims, but they draw life energy or magic instead of blood. Usually. Their talons can also inject potentially fatal venom or rip deep wounds in mage or Mundane flesh. Or in ghoul flesh, for that matter. They aren’t known for getting along with each other. This might be a good place to pop in the trailer, which will go on the bandit site sometime this week. The Members Only excerpt is up now.
Jeanne: I just LOVE that trailer! Yum, yum, yum. I’m going to switch gears here for a minute to your hot, hot (and did I mention hot?) hero, Griffin Dare. He’s an outlaw when the story starts. Tell us about that! And I want to know, why a quarterstaff? Nancy: Why, thank you, Jeanne! The guy standing in for Griff on the cover, Mr. Anonymously Gorgeous, certainly is hot! I don’t want to say too much about why Griff is an outlaw. I think I’d rather let people discover that as they go. But I will say that six years ago, he killed the head of the southeastern mages’ council and fought his way out of the Collegium, their headquarters. He had been the shire reeve until that one act made him the mages’ most wanted fugitive. But in this, as in so many things, the motive is critically important and the truth is not always as clear as it seems. I chose a quarterstaff because I wanted him to have something unique. My research into medieval weapons convinced me the staff was both lethal and versatile, and I haven’t seen it used often in romance or even in fantasy. Jeanne: Why don’t you give us an excerpt! I want every one to get a taste of the deliciousness that is Renegade!!
Excerpt: This takes place shortly after Griff rescues Val. Her eyes are bandaged, so she’s unable to see him. The silence stretched between them until fear churned in Val’s gut. Had she made a mistake, pushed him too far? “Assuming I’m this person,” he said in a flat, hard voice, “what does that make me to you? I already have an idea, but give me the whole picture.” She raised her chin a notch, bracing herself for an outburst. “You’re a rogue mage, a murderer several times over, and possibly a ghoul ally.” A creak alerted her as he shifted toward her, leaning so close she could feel his breath on her cheek. Her mouth went dry, but she held her position. She couldn’t let him intimidate her. “If I’m such a bastard, why the hell aren’t you dead?” “I asked you first.” Thank God, her voice held steady. She swallowed to ease her tight throat. “If you believed everything in your precious annals, you wouldn’t risk challenging me. Yes, I’m Griffin Rhys Dare.” Val’s heart thudded in her throat. He’d just confirmed her guess. Yet she was, for whatever reason, still alive. “What do you want with me?” “I want you to listen. To consider evidence you haven’t seen before.” “So you’re going to tell me you’re innocent? I’d expected better of you.” He let out a weary sigh. “I’m not in league with the ghouls, and I never killed anyone I didn’t have to.” The first part, she’d believe. But the second…“You’ll never convince me the mages who tried to apprehend you were ghoul allies.” “Of course not.” He sounded sad. If only she could believe he really was. “They were trying to capture me. I was defending myself—and those who rely on me for protection.” “Such as?” Impatient, Val shook her head. “Regardless, you should’ve come in, made your case, not slaughtered—” “We’re not going there. Not tonight.” His cold, hard voice warned her not to press. “I brought you here to talk to you. To show you things you can’t see well enough now to read.” “So you do have a jailhouse alibi.” That seemed beneath him, and his thinking her fool enough to buy it stung. “I have the truth. If you’re willing to see it.” “Right. What do you really want?” A slight sound, not quite a sigh, came from him, as if he were hurt. Like he cared whatshe thought. Oh, he knew just how to play her. “I want safety for our people,” he said, “and for the Mundanes, whether you believe me or not. Listening won’t cost you anything but a couple of days for your eyes to heal. What if I’m telling the truth, Valeria? What if there’s something rotten in the Collegium’s heart? Can you shrug off that possibility so easily?” What was or wasn’t happening in the Collegium was her business, not his, but listening might help her better understand his angle. “I’ll hear you out, but you’ll have to explain right now.” Jeanne: Sigh. I love Griff. Grins. Tell us what’s next for you and the mages? Nancy: There’s a novella, Protector, scheduled for March 2013, and the second novel, Guardian, should be out in May. I’m also blogging on Fresh Fiction today. There’s a list of upcoming guest appearances on my website. I’m also going down to the Okefenokee Swamp again soon, to do research for the third book, which has the working title Warrior. Because I’m so happy about launching Renegade, I’m running the Everyday Magic contest for my newsletter subscribers and a separate contest on Fresh Fiction. Each of these prize packages includes a handmade glass goblet with a dragon in the stem. There are no dragons in Renegade, but I happen to like them, so I figured, why not? So, Banditas and Buddies…who’s your favorite outlaw hero? Nancy’s giving away a Keeper Kase with a signed Renegade cover card as well as one from my upcoming release, Deadly Charms, and an assortment of others. She’s also giving away a handmade glass goblet with a green glass dragon in the stem. The winner will be chosen from the commenters on this blog post and on Nancy’s post November 26.
Winners of 7 Nights!Posted by Anna Campbell Sep 12 2012, 11:01 pm in Anna Campbell, Bandita Booty, historical romance, Launch Party, Regency romance, Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed, Sons of Sin
Anyway, after much ado about Rogues, I’m delighted to announce the winners of the signed copies of SEVEN NIGHTS IN A ROGUE’S BED: MELODY MAY SASHA H. SUSANNE BELLAMY Congratulations, girls. Please email me on anna @ annacampbell.info (no spaces) with your snail mail info and I’ll get your signed book off to you. Happy reading! Or perhaps I should say happy roguing! 15 Nights until 7 Nights!Posted by Anna Campbell Sep 10 2012, 12:02 am in Anna Campbell, Bandita Booty, Fun and Games, Gothic Romance, Grand Central Publishing, historical romance, Launch Party, Mark Twain, series, Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed, Sons of Sin Series
Ooh, I’m excited! Although not QUITE as excited as I’m going to be on the 25th September. Sheesh, this Bandita lair is turning into Grand Central Station. A girl can’t book a launch party any closer to her release day than a fortnight ahead. But, hey, let’s party like it’s 1999. What’s that? Oh, right, I’ll rephrase. Let’s party like it’s 9/25/2012! Yes, today is one of the infamous lair launches. And it’s for a full-length historical romance by MEEEEE! There hasn’t been a new one of those on the shelves since May 2011. Which perhaps explains the excitement. Although I’m eating chocolate right now so that probably helps. I’m delighted that SEVEN NIGHTS IN A ROGUE’S BED is out from Grand Central Publishing in a bit over two weeks. The first book in the Sons of Sin series is a gothic retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Tortured hero with wicked intentions. Brave, innocent heroine. Crumbling castle. Evil forces massing against our lovers. Pretty much the whole enchilada!
Will a week of seduction…
Desperate to save her sister’s life, Sidonie Forsythe has agreed to submit herself to a terrible fate: Beyond the foreboding walls of Castle Craven, a notorious, hideously scarred scoundrel will take her virtue over the course of seven sinful nights. Yet instead of a monster, she encounters a man like no other. And during this week, she comes to care for Jonas Merrick in ways that defy all logic-even as a dark secret she carries threatens them both.
…Spark a lifetime of passionate surrender?
Ruthless loner Jonas knows exactly who he is. Should he forget, even for a moment, the curse he bears, a mere glance in the mirror serves as an agonizing reminder. So when the lovely Sidonie turns up on his doorstep, her seduction is an even more delicious prospect than he originally planned. But the hardened outcast is soon moved by her innocent beauty, sharp wit, and surprising courage. Now as dangerous enemies gather at the gate to destroy them, can their new, fragile love survive?
You can read an excerpt here: http://annacampbell.info/rogue.html
 And if you’re a Romance Bandits lair member (and why wouldn’t you be?), there’s another excerpt coming up next month. If you want to access exclusive content like interviews and excerpts and prizes, just click on the Members Den button at the top of the blog. We’d love to see you!While the book isn’t yet available, you can certainly preorder (and I hope you will!). If you click on the cover, it will take you right to the Amazon mass market paperback page.
For Kindle, the link is: http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Nights-Rogues-Sons-ebook/dp/B007BGQDS4/ref=la_B002NKV1HQ_1_2_title_1_kin?ie=UTF8&qid=1338928157&sr=1-2
For
 Barnes and Noble (paperback and Nook), it’s: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seven-nights-in-a-rogues-bed-anna-campbell/1108616416?ean=9781455512072The Book Depository link (post free all over the world) is: http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Seven-Nights-Rogues-Bed-Anna-Campbell/9781455512072 As an added bonus, you get 15% off the recommended retail price if you preorder with the Book Depository. Bargain! And don’t forget the Tantor Audio Version which is also out 25th September: http://www.tantor.com/BookDetail.asp?Product=B0888_SevenNights (They’ve got a new cover up – it’s pretty sexy!). You guys know that, in the immortal words of Mark Twain, there’s no such thing as a FREE LAUNCH. I’m giving away three copies of SEVEN NIGHTS IN A ROGUE’S BED (my lovely Australian publishers have sent me a few ahead of release date) today, but you have to play the game.
Insert ‘Rogue instead of a word in a well known film or song or book. So for example, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN ROGUES, or HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE ROGUES. And/Or: Alter the title to something funny. So for example, SVEN NIGHTS IN A ROGUE’S BED: A SWEDISH MASSEUR GETS A RUDE AWAKENING. Extra points for funny and/or clever and/or surprising. Let the champagne flow! Let Sven massage (once he’s got over his recent experiences!)! Let Paolo shiver in terror! Let the gladiators loose! It’s launch time in the lair!
PERIL IN PAPERBACK Launch Party!Posted by Kate Carlisle Aug 6 2012, 12:05 am in bibliophile mystery, contest, fortune teller, Kate Carlisle, Launch Party
PERIL IN PAPERBACK is the sixth book of my Bibliophile Mystery series, which means I am officially living the dream. A series with six books – and counting! (The next book will be A COOKBOOK CONSPIRACY, out in 2013.) I am so humbled by reader enthusiasm for these books. I love knowing that I’m not alone in the world with my somewhat freakish adoration of old books. PERIL IN PAPERBACK is an homage of sorts to the great Agatha Christie. A group of people – many of them strangers to each other – are trapped together in a remote mansion in the mountains. They’re there to celebrate the birthday of eccentric video game billionaire Grace Crawford. They all know Grace, but they don’t all know each other. Grace has all sorts of “fun” planned for her guests… tarot readings, a séance… but murder was not on the agenda.
To celebrate the release of PERIL IN PAPERBACK, we’ve revved up the chocolate fountain, polished up the swinging chandeliers, and best of all … I’m going to tell your fortune today! No, really! Each commenter will get your very own fortune told by moi, your soothsayer for the day. (I would say “For entertainment purposes only,” but you all know me too well to take me seriously anyway, right?) One commenter will win a copy of PERIL IN PAPERBACK!
Paolo, bring out the champagne… Let’s party!!!!
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So to see them do so well, it’s like I just watched one of my kids become a rock star. Without the crazy lifestyle and tour bus, of course. 
So woohoooo, it’s party time in the Lair!!! Please, champagne all around. Strawberries and chocolate, and jelly beans, too. 
Wow! Even with our internet troubles, you guys launched SEVEN NIGHTS IN A ROGUE’S BED in style! Thanks so much for playing the game with so much brio! Or perhaps I’m hungry and I mean BRIE!
Here’s the blurb:
So be the first person in your neighborhood to get a copy of SEVEN NIGHTS IN A ROGUE’S BED. Three (3) copies up for grabs today. Have at it, people! Good luck! Giveaway is international.
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