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September Fresh Fiction Contests
Win an autographed copy of FORGET ME NOT from Vicki Hinze.
ends September 30, 2010
Win a signed copy of FORGET ME NOT, Crossroads Crisis Center series, Book 1 from Vicki Hinze. FORGET ME NOT
THEIR ELUSIVE ENEMIES TOOK EVERYTHING. NOW THEY WANT MORE.
Crossroads Crisis Center owner Benjamin Brandt was a content man—in his faith, his work, and his family. Then in a flash, everything he loved was snatched away. His wife and son were murdered, and grief-stricken Ben lost faith. Determination to find their killers keeps him going, but after three years of dead ends and torment, his hope is dying too. Why had he survived? He’d failed to protect his family.
Now, a mysterious woman appears at Crossroads seeking answers and help—a victim who eerily resembles Ben’s deceased wife, Susan. A woman robbed of her identity, her life, of everything except her faith—and Susan’s necklace.
The connections between the two women mount, exceeding coincidence, and to keep the truth hidden, someone is willing to kill. Finding out who and why turns Ben and the mystery woman’s situation from dangerous to deadly. Their only hope for survival is to work together, trust each other, and face whatever they discover head on, no matter how painful. But will that be enough to save their lives and heal their tattered hearts? Reviews
“Perfect beach read. I loved this book. I received a copy from Waterbrook Multinomah for review and what a fun book to review. Seriously, I got so engrossed in this novel, I literally forget to fix dinner for the family. The faith lessons in this book: believable without being preachy. The adventure: enthralling. The characters: believable and entertaining. At the end, I really wondered "Hey, what happens next?" --C.Miller "Hinze has written a masterful, complicated tale of suspense that gains momentum with each turn of a page. Her writing flows surely, moving from one character to the next, one setting to another, with readers keeping the swift pace. . . . Hinze’s plot may have readers puzzling over how this tangled tale will ever resolve itself, but that underestimates the author’s talent for transforming the unlikely into something beautiful." --Publishers Weekly
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Celebrate with Karen White-Owens
ends September 30, 2010
To celebrate the release of her upcoming book, You're All I Need (October 2010), Karen White-Owens is giving 5 lucky readers an Advanced Readers Copy of the book! You're All I Need
Karen White-Owens-s compelling tale of love, loyalty, and the law, spans the continents as an irresistible Frenchman turns the life of an ambitious young woman upside down- Making it as a hotshot legal eagle takes smarts, savvy-and acceptance to a prestigious law school. That-s exactly what independent beauty Tia Edwards has when she-s hit with a thunderbolt on her way up the professional ladder-a request from her boss to help Christophe Jensen, a charismatic new attorney from France, feel right at home- Sparks fly when the two first meet, yet both are wary of taking things to the next level. But when Tia catches her man with someone else, she lets her connection with Christophe heat up. Happier than she-s ever been, complications arise when Christophe is summoned back to France. Suddenly, the best time of Tia-s life starts falling apart, as she-s forced to choose between her family and her future-with a man whose home is on the other side of the ocean
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Countdown to IMMORTAL CHAMPION with Lisa Hendrix
ends September 30, 2010
Summer's over and it's time to start counting down to the January 2011 release of IMMORTAL CHAMPION, featuring the luscious Gunnar. To win, just pop on over to LisaHendrix.com and read the back cover copy for IMMORTAL CHAMPION to discover the name of the fair maid who can save Gunnar from a terrible curse and enter her name below. 1st place winner will receive one copy each of IMMORTAL WARRIOR and IMMORTAL OUTLAW, plus a box of Harry & David truffles. Plus 4 other winners will get their choice of one of the Immortal Brotherhood books (or another of my backlist if you already have both) Lisa is also holding an ongoing contest on her Facebook page (facebook.com/LisaHendrixBooks) and at Twitter (twitter.com/LisaHendrix). Every time she reaches a new 100-fan milestone on either site, she will award a random fan with a $10 Amazon e-gift certificate.
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Tall, Dark, and Lethal
ends September 30, 2010
Dana Marton will award one lucky reader with a copy of her popular Harlequin Intrigue, Tall, Dark and Lethal or your choice from her available backlist books once a month for the remainder of 2010. She will also hold an ongoing contest on her Facebook page. Every time she reaches a new 100-fan milestone, she will award a random fan with a $10 Amazon e-gift certificate. The Spy Who Saved Christmas
Single mom Lara Jordan is shocked when her first love comes back from the dead. Then bullets fly, and her sons are kidnapped. She’ll do anything to get them back by Christmas – even if it means working with the man who betrayed her, the supposedly dead father of her children. Undercover agent Reid Graham’s impossible mission just became tougher. For the first time, he has something to lose: the twin sons he never met, and the one woman he’ll never forget
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Kensington author Mingmei Yip sends you three beautiful, sexy, exotic gifts!
ends October 4, 2010
To celebrate the success of her debut novel Peach Blossom Pavilion and the release of her new novel Petals from the Sky, Mingmei Yip is giving away: autographed copies of Petals from the Sky and Peach Blossom Pavilion, and a beautiful beaded Chinese evening purse! (If the purse pictured is no longer available, it will be replaced by a similar one.) Petals from the Sky – story of a young woman who escapes her dysfunctional, ne’er-do-well family to become a Buddhist nun – only to realize she had run away from her own heart. Petals From The Sky
From the acclaimed author of Peach Blossom Pavilion comes a lush and lyrical novel of East and West—and of one young woman’s search for her heart’s true calling… When twenty-year-old Meng Ning declares that she wants to be a Buddhist nun, her mother is aghast. In her eyes, a nun’s life means only deprivation—“no freedom, no love, no meat.” But to Meng Ning, it means the chance to control her own destiny, and to live in an oasis of music, art, and poetry far from her parents’ unhappy union. With an enigmatic nun known as Yi Kong, “Depending on Emptiness,” as her mentor, Meng Ning spends the next ten years studying abroad, disdaining men, and preparing to enter the nunnery. Then, a fire breaks out at her Buddhist retreat, and Meng Ning is carried to safety by Michael Fuller, a young American doctor. The unprecedented physical contact stirs her curiosity. And as their tentative friendship grows intimate, Meng Ning realizes she must choose between the sensual and the spiritual life. From the austere beauty of China’s Buddhist temples to the whirlwind of Manhattan’s social elite, and the brilliant bustle of Paris and Hong Kong, here is a novel of joy and heartbreak—and of the surprising paths that lead us where we most need to be
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Be ONE of FIVE winners to win a copy of Tilly Bagshawe's AFTER THE DARKNESS
ends September 30, 2010
Be one of five winners to correctly answer Jen's Jewel's triva question correctly for a chance to win a copy of AFTER THE DARKNESS. AFTER THE DARKNESS
Following the success of the New York Times bestseller Sidney Sheldon's Mistress of the Game, this sweeping tale of love and betrayal, vengeance and redemption, will leave you racing to its shocking, triumphant end What happens when a woman who has everything loses everything? And when a woman who has nothing realizes she has nothing to lose? Blessed with the face of an angel and the guileless, trusting nature of a child, Grace Brookstein is the prized wife of the king of Wall Street, Lenny Brookstein. A billionaire many times over, with estates around the world, a fleet of yachts, and a life that is the stuff of fantasies, the revered financial wizard made his fortune tending the nest eggs of ordinary people—the elderly, blue- collar workers, small charities, and working families struggling to make a better life for themselves and their children. The embodiment of America itself—ambitious, hardworking, generous, and warmhearted—Lenny is a fixture of the business pages and the society columns, where he and Grace are celebrated for their philanthropic contributions and their lavish annual fund-raising ball. Despite the stock market's terrifying collapse, the Brooksteins' glamorous lifestyle of Palm Beach polo tournaments and G5 jets remains untouched—until the day Lenny goes sailing from their Nantucket beach estate and never comes home. When his abandoned yacht is found far out at sea, Grace is devastated. Lenny was her world. She has no idea that his disappearance is just the beginning of a dark, terrifying nightmare of murder, lies, greed, and betrayal that will shatter her life and destroy everything she has ever known. . . . Before she can begin to grieve, the shocking news breaks that the $75 billion invested in Quorum, Lenny's hedge fund, is gone—and everyone believes that Grace has stolen the money. Overnight, the delicate beauty who was once the toast of moneyed society has become a reviled modern-day Marie Antoinette, alone and power-less to stop her infamous fall. Grace is certain someone is framing her, and she'll do whatever it takes to prove it, even if it means taking the law into her own hands. Surrounded by enemies, with no one to turn to, Grace must learn to rely on herself—a bold, dangerous journey that will transform her in ways she never thought possible and lead her to a startling new life. Filled with the passion, glamour, twists, and driving suspense that made Sidney Sheldon a bestselling legend, Sidney Sheldon's After the Darkness is an entertaining thrill ride that continues the grand tradition set by the master himself
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Arcane Fans, Don't Miss the exciting Dreamlight Trilogy Give-Away! Get all three books - by Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle!
ends September 30, 2010
Enter to win a complete set of Jayne Ann Krentz Dreamlight Trilogy, including Fired Up, Burning Lamp and Midnight Crystal. Five lucky winners!Midnight Crystal
Book 3
For many earthly centuries, a legendary curse has plagued the Winters family, stemming from the tumultuous founding of the Arcane Society. But now, on the futuristic world of Harmony, the curse's final mystery will be unraveled... Head of the ghost hunters guild Adam Winters and dreamlight reader extraordinaire Marlowe Jones must break the curse, save Harmony's entire underworld-and fight a passion that could destroy them both.Burning Lamp Book 2
The Arcane Society was born in turmoil when the friendship of its two founders evolved into a fierce rivalry. Sylvester Jones and Nicholas Winters each sought to enhance their individual psychic talents. Winters’ efforts led to the creation of a device of unknown powers called the Burning Lamp. Each generation the Winters man who inherits it is destined to develop multiple talents—and the curse of madness. Plagued by hallucinations and nightmares, notorious crime lord Griffin Winters is convinced he has been struck with the Winters Curse. And the instincts that have helped him survive the streets and rise to power are now drawing him toward Adelaide Pyne, the bothersome social reformer. But even as he arranges a meeting with the mysterious woman, he has no idea how closely their fates are bound, for Adelaide holds the Burning Lamp in her possession. A dreamlight reader, Adelaide should be able to manipulate the Lamp’s light to save both Griffin’s sanity and his life. But their dangerous psychical experiment makes them the target of forces both inside and outside of the Arcane Society. And though desire strengthens their power their different lives will keep them apart—if death doesn’t take them together.Fired Up
Book 1
More than three centuries ago, Nicholas Winters irrevocably altered his genetic makeup in an obsession fueled competition with alchemist and Arcane Society founder Sylvester Jones. Driven to control their psychic abilities, each man’s decision has reverberated throughout the family line, rewarding some with powers beyond their wildest dreams, and cursing others to a life filled with madness and hallucinations. Jack Winters, descendant of Nicholas, has been experiencing nightmares and blackouts—just the beginning, he believes— of the manifestation of the Winters family curse. The legend says that he must find the Burning Lamp or risk turning into a monster. But he can’t do it alone; he needs the help of a woman with the gift to read the lamp’s dreamlight. Jack is convinced that private investigator Chloe Harper is that woman. Her talents for finding objects and accessing dream energy are what will save him, but their sudden and powerful sexual pull threatens to overwhelm them both. Danger surrounds them, and it doesn’t take long for Chloe to pick up the trail of the missing lamp. And as they draw closer to the lamp, the raw power that dwells within it threatens to sweep them into a hurricane of psychic force
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Cleo Coyle’s HOT for Firefighters $100 Gift Card Giveaway to celebrate the release of Roast Mortem!
ends September 30, 2010
To celebrate the release of Roast Mortem, Cleo Coyle’s HOT new Coffeehouse Mystery, inspired by the heroic firefighters of the FDNY, Cleo is giving away these wonderful prizes to Fresh Fiction fans... One Winner will receive a $100 gift card to your favorite online bookstore and a signed copy of Cleo’s HOT new mystery, Roast Mortem, just released in hardcover from Berkley Prime Crime Two Winners will recieve a “Gimme Coffee” Latte Cup and Saucer, made in Italy, and a signed hardcover copy of Roast Mortem Three Winners will receive a signed hardcover copy of Roast Mortem SIX Winner in all!!! Roast Mortem
Cleo Coyle: No mystery why I’m inspired by firefighters In Roast Mortem, an unknown arsonist begins torching cafés around the city. When an FDNY ladder company comes to the rescue of coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi, she returns the favor by rescuing these fearless few from some seriously bad coffee. Then her new firemen friends begin dying in suspicious ways, and Clare believes their deaths are connected to the Coffee Shop Arsonist. Unfortunately, a member of the FDNY stands in her way—a strapping, overly-flirtatious captain who clearly has something to hide. And when Clare starts digging deeper, someone threatens to extinguish her. If you’ve never picked up a Coffeehouse Mystery, don’t let that stop you from reading Roast Mortem. You can certainly enjoy it as a stand-alone novel. If you’ve been a fan of the series, this is one you won’t want to miss. I was inspired by the real firefighters that I see almost every day in my Queens’ neighborhood. They truly are New York’s Bravest. Read with joy, ~ Cleo
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Be ONE of FIVE winners to win a copy of THE WRITING CIRCLE
ends September 30, 2010
Five readers to correctly answer the Jen's Jewels trivia question will win a copy of Corinne Demas' latest release, THE WRITING CIRCLE THE WRITING CIRCLE
They call themselves the Leopardi Circle--six members of a writing group who share much more than their works in progress. When Nancy, whose most recently published work is a medical newsletter, is asked to join a writing group made up of established writers, she accepts, warily. She's not at all certain that her novel is good enough for the company she'll be keeping. Her novel is a subject very close to her heart, and she isn't sure she wants to share it with others, let alone the world. But Nancy soon finds herself as caught up in the group's personal lives as she is with their writing. She learns that nothing--love, family, loyalty--is sacred or certain. In the circle there's Gillian, a beautiful, scheming, world-famous poet; Bernard, a pompous but lovable biographer; Virginia, a respected historian and the peacemaker of the group, who also happens to be Bernard's ex-wife; Chris, a divorced father and successful thriller writer; and Adam, the youngest of the group, an aspiring novelist who is infatuated with Gillian. And then there's Nancy, an unassuming fiction writer embarking on a new chapter in her own life. They meet to read their work aloud and offer feedback. Over the course of a year, marriages are tested, affairs begin, and trust is broken. Through their complicated relationships, these eccentric characters share their families, their beds, and their histories, and soon find that buried secrets have a way of coming to light. Hearts break and emotions are pushed to the limit in this richly engaging tale of love, betrayal, and literature
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Win a sexy-hot BEAST IN A KILT from Nicole North
ends September 30, 2010
Win an autographed copy of Secrets Volume 29 Indulge Your Fantasies which contains my paranormal historical erotic romance novella BEAST IN A KILT. Just in time for fall, a sexy-hot novella to heat up those cooler days. Secrets Volume 29 Indulge Your Fantasies
Beast in a Kilt by Nicole North
Can her love break his curse? Scottish lady Catriona MacCain has loved Torr Blackburn, a fierce Highland warrior, since she was a young lass, but Torr only sees Catriona as his best friend’s little sister. When Catriona’s family promises her in marriage to a detestable chieftain, she desperately needs Torr to save her from a fate worse than death. But Torr is under the spell of a witch of the dark arts and is cursed to spend his nights as a kelpie water demon. He doesn’t believe himself worthy of the virginal Lady Catriona. However, she is determined to seduce Torr and claim him… body, heart and soul, if only they can banish the curse and defeat the enemies who have vowed to possess and enslave them both. Beast in a Kilt is the second story in the Kilted Shapeshifters series. Chimera by Nathalie Gray All warfare is based on deception — Sun Tzu’s Art of war From the overcrowded slums of a future Earth, he rose as the perfect tool of lethal justice and deception. Cold and stoical by choice, alone by circumstances, he will neutralize any and all threat to his client then move on. Blunt, direct. Nothing personal. But when his next assignment involves a popular politician who’s as smart as she’s attractive, the greatest betrayal would be to deny his heart. Edge by Dominique Sinclair The search for the truth leads to the edge of danger, revenge and love… A beautiful hellion, the first woman trained by the Department of International Intelligence, Catlina Demarco left her life without so much as a goodbye. Deep in Mexico, she’s close to finding the man who can give her the truth of her past, or kill her. Agent Noah Tyler, Cat’s former partner and lover, is the last man she expects to show up with handcuffs and intent to bring her back to headquarters. No one has ever left the agency alive, Cat’s no exception. Only she refuses to go anywhere with Noah, he betrayed her trust. Forced into the jungle by three armed banderos, Cat finds her and Noah once again working as partners, their thoughts as one, their bodies craving, their goals conflicting. Hot, angry and infuriated, Catalina must rid herself of Noah Tyler before everything is lost, including her heart. Sweet-talking the Opposition by Saskia Walker London-based journalist, Eliza Jameson, is on assignment on a luxurious Rhine river cruiser when she finds the perfect distraction on board — old flame, Marcus Weston. But Eliza came dangerously close to falling for Marcus last time around, and in order to play him at his own game, she decides to call the shots. Meanwhile, Marcus has his own agenda. In the ensuing battle, who will end up on top
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Win a copy of DUST
ends September 30, 2010
Be one five winner to receive a copy of DUST the debut novel from Joan Frances Turner. Dust
What happens between death and life can change a girl. Jessie is a zombie. And this is her story... Nine years ago, Jessie was in a car crash and died. After she was buried, she awoke and tore through the earth to arise, reborn, as a zombie. Now Jessie's part of a gang. They fight, hunt, and dance together as one-something humans can never understand. There are dark places humans have learned to avoid, lest they run into zombie gangs. But when a mysterious illness threatens the existence of both zombies and humans, Jessie must choose between looking away or staring down the madness-and hanging on to everything she now knows as life
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Keep the Heat Lingering in September with Gabriella Edwards
ends September 30, 2010
What better way to leave summer behind than welcoming the cooler air of September with red hot romantic reads. Until Emie will have you ditching your fall sweaters and looking for a fan. One lucky winner will receive an ebook copy of Until Emie and a Until Emie t-shirt. Until Emie After years of self-imposed exle, Emie Sinclair-Douglas is ready. Security expert Josiah "Cut" Cutler didn’t want her when she was too young to handle him, but now it’s time to get him out of her system…or into her bed. Emie Sinclair-Douglas is ready to face her demons when she comes home for her father’s wedding. Getting Josiah, "Cut" Cutler out of her system may be harder than she thought, but she needs to move on, even if he’s not playing fair. Cut’s not above using sex to get the information he needs to clear his murdered brother’s name, and getting Emie in bed has been on his mind for seven long years. After giving in to their desire for each other, Emie realizes she can never get the man out of her soul, and Cut discovers he can’t save his brother’s reputation without risking his heart. Buy from Publisher
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One Day Only Blog Contest!
Suzanne Rock - September 1, 2010
ends September 2, 2010
Leave a comment today on Suzanne Rock's blog for a chance to win a pdf version of her Dark Deception. Dark Deception After being plunged into a chaotic and deceitful society, Maria Guerrero finds comfort in the arms Enrique Torres, a man she believes is innocent of her world. She keeps him ignorant about her inner monster, and the blood oath she took to save her brother's life. Instead she prefers to use their sexual play as an escape from her supernatural world. When her secrets catch up with her however, Maria is forced to confess her sins. Will Enrique find it in his heart to forgive her deception? He must, before her vampire master demands her to pay him his due. With the help of a disillusioned fey warrior, she convinces Enrique that vampires are real, and danger lurks around every corner. Enrique can't allow himself to fall for Maria charms, or he'll risk revealing secrets of his own -- secrets which would not only scare her, but put his mission in jeopardy. He hopes that by forming a physical connection with the young vampire, he'll lower her defenses and earn her trust, for she's the only one who could help him bring peace to the Immortal Realm. As they play out their sexual fantasies, her true identity is uncovered. On impulse gives her his trust, only to be repaid with her betrayal. Now he wants revenge... but what will be the cost? As the Immortal Realm descends into chaos, Enrique and Maria must choose whether to trust each other again, or fall victims to the dark deceptions that rule their world. Buy from Publisher You must comment on Suzanne Rock's blog to win
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Celebrate Lucy Monroe's 50th Book
ends September 30, 2010
Lucy Monroe is celebrating her 50th book with an extraordinary give-away. Prize includes: · Travel Duffle Bag (May vary from picture) · Vanilla Body Lotion · Bath Gel · Satisfaction Guaranteed by Lucy Monroe · Deal With This by Lucy Monroe Close Quarters
To some, he is an assassin. To others, he's merely the man who gets the job done when no one else can. Now politico-military black-ops leader Roman Chernichenko has to take out the leak in an espionage plot that could destabilize all of Africa. Nothing will distract him from his mission. Not even the deliciously appealing blonde who's awoken his deepest desires - and just happens to be his target... Tanya Ruston is a beautiful and brainy do-gooder - and now Roman is supposed to dispose of her when all he really wants to do is seduce her. Soon it's clear Tanya's no information agent - and now that his conscience has gotten the better of him, he and Tanya are on the run from the good guys and bad. If they're going to make it out alive, Roman will have to act fast - and stop thinking about how he's going to get his feisty new charge down the aisle
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Enter Vanessa Kelly's SEX AND THE SINGLE EARL Contest
ends September 30, 2010
Two lucky winners will receive a copy of Vanessa Kelly's SEX AND THE SINGLE EARL. Sex And The Single Earl
Bath, 1815 Their marriage was convenient...
Simon St. James, fifth Earl of Trask, knows he could do worse in the marriage of convenience department. Sophie Stanton may be a bit of a social liability, with her ungovernable ways and flighty nature, but Simon has responsibilities as an earl that far outweigh happiness in the household. As for happiness in the bedroom...he has to admit he sees Sophie’s potential in that arena... Their passion was not!
But Sophie isn’t some bargaining chip to be traded, and she’s not about to let Simon St. James tell her how to live her life—even though she has nurtured a crush on the handsome young earl for as long as she can remember. If his idea of courtship is telling her what to do, then she is not interested, or at least she is trying not to be. But when his scolding words turn to scorching kisses, suddenly Sophie starts paying attention
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Win signed a copy of G.A. Aiken's latest Dragon Kin series release: LAST
ends September 30, 2010
Win a signed copy of LAST DRAGON STANDING from G. A. Aiken Last Dragon Standing
I know what they see when they look at me. The charming, soft-spoken dragoness bred from the most powerful of royal bloodlines. A disguise stronger than any battle shield that allows me to keep all suitors at tail-s length. A technique that-s worked until him. Until Ragnar the Cunning, handsome barbarian warlord and warrior mage from the desolate Northlands. Unlike those who-ve come before him, he does not simply submit to my astounding charm and devastating smile. Instead, he dismisses me as vapid, useless and, to my great annoyance, rather stupid! Yet I-ll allow no male to dismiss me. Soon he-ll learn my worth, my many skills, and the strength of my will. For this one challenges me enough to make me want to ruthlessly taunt him, tease him and, finally, when the trap is set, bring him to his knees
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Celebrate Shobhan Bantwal's release of THE UNEXPECTED SON
ends September 30, 2010
Win an autographed copy of her latest release, THE UNEXPECTED SON THE UNEXPECTED SON
Get a taste of India in all its vibrant colors, tastes, and textures through Shobhan Bantwal's latest book, which has received 5-Star reviews from multiple reviewers and praise from Publisher's Weekly. It tells the story of a woman who wakes up to a shocking truth: she has a grown son in India, a child she'd been told was stillborn 30 years ago. Now he's fighting for his life. Should she reveal her dark secret to her family and risk losing their faith and the life she's so painstakingly built over two decades, or return to India to meet her son and reconcile with her sullied past? Enter Shobhan's contest to win a signed copy and read the rest of the story
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ENJOY AN AUTUMN EVENING with Terri DuLong's September contest
ends September 30, 2010
With the cooler nights approaching, win some L'Occitane bath products and relax in a bubble bath with Lavender Fizzy Bath Pebble, followed by Lavender Body Lotion. CASTING ABOUT
Book 2 in the Cedar Key series. In the four years since Monica moved to Cedar Key, she's found a home, a husband and now a business to love. Taking over her mother's bustling knitting shop is a welcome challenge, but Monica's plans are waylaid by the unexpected arrival of her husband's eight-year old daughter, Clarissa Jo. Going straight from honeymoon to motherhood--especially when she's unsure she wants children- -leaves the normally even-keeled Monica doubting herself at every turn
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Win one of THREE signed copies of Marilyn Brant's
FRIDAY MORNINGS AT NINE!!
ends September 30, 2010
The end of September marks the release of Marilyn Brant's second novel, FRIDAY MORNINGS AT NINE, and she's giving three lucky readers autographed advanced reading copies of the book in celebration!! FRIDAY MORNINGS AT NINE
Every woman remembers her firsts: Her first kiss. Her first lover. And her first time contemplating an affair... Each Friday morning at the Indigo Moon Café, Jennifer, Bridget and Tamara meet to swap stories about marriage, kids, and work. But one day, spurred by recent e-mails from her college ex, Jennifer poses questions they’ve never faced before. What if they all married the wrong man? What if they’re living the wrong life? And what would happen if, just once, they gave in to temptation… Soon each woman is second-guessing the choices she’s made— and the ones she can unmake—as she becomes aware of new opportunities around every corner, from attentive colleagues and sexy neighbors to flirtatious past lovers. And as fantasies blur with real life, Jennifer, Bridget and Tamara begin to realize how little they know about each other, their marriages, and themselves, and how much there is to gain—and lose—when you step outside the rules... FRIDAY MORNINGS AT NINE is a Doubleday Book Club and a Book of the Month Club/BOMC2 Featured Alternate Book Club Selection for October 2010!! "Marilyn Brant’s sophomore effort, available in bookstores on September 28, 2010, is a brilliant character study of three very different women each asking the question we all wonder about sooner or later: did we make the right choices during our journey and if not, what steps do we need to take in order to live our best life?" -- Leah Eggleston Krygowski, Chicklit Club "Friday Mornings at Nine is the perfect example of a book by an author whose writing just gets better and better. In her second book, Marilyn Brant's prose is superb..." -- Pamela Kramer, Chicago Books Examiner
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September back to school – books rule!
ends September 30, 2010
Go back to school with something good to read. Sharon Ashwood is giving away a copy of Unchained plus a $10 Starbucks gift card—so get yourself a coffee, kick back and start studying Vampires 101! Unchained
Been there, slain that ... Ashe Carver, monster-killer, has the scars to prove it. But faced with a custody battle, she's hung up her stakes and taken a job at the public library, determined to show the courts and her ten-year-old daughter that she's as good a mother as she is a hunter. Easier said than done. There are lovelorn vampires haunting the library, a slime demon in the shopping mall, and her new-mom sister needs a hand with her ghostbusting biz. Then, after centuries guarding a supernatural prison, Captain Reynard strides into her world like a hero from the library's Must Reads. Smokingly gorgeous, passionate and courageous to a fault, he has only weeks to live unless Ashe finds the thief who took his soul. Ashe picks up her weapons to save the day—but not every problem can be solved with a stake. With so much tragedy in her past, Ashe fears the disaster she sees ahead—and prays she doesn't fail everyone. Again. Memories are the hardest monsters to kill. Click to read excerpt or to watch trailer.
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Kylie Brant is holding "WAKING THE DEAD" Give-Away
ends September 30, 2010
Kylie Brant is giving away an autographed copy of her 2010 Rita finalist WAKING THE DEAD. WAKING THE DEAD
Former forensic anthropologist Caitlin Fleming knows bones. So the investigator is the first one called when seven sets of skeletal remains are found dumped in a makeshift graveyard in the Oregon wilderness. Each skeleton bears the same distinctive marks. And each is minus a skull. Cait needs our doors guide Zach Sharper for one reason only— to help her find her way through the Willamette Forest as she pieces together clues. Despite the attraction that burns between them, nothing will be allowed to shake her focus. Until the killer closes in to terminate the investigation...and the ones on the verge of unmasking him
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A VIKING DOUBLE PLAY from Sandra Hill
ends September 30, 2010
No, it's not the Minnesota Vikings in a football game, but back-to-back Viking romance novels from bestselling author Sandra Hill. First comes THE VIKING TAKES A KNIGHT, just out now, followed by DARK VIKING in October. In THE VIKING TAKES A KNIGHT, an historical romance, John of Hawk's Lair is a knight in the king's service. All he wants is a little peace and quiet for his beekeeping experiments, not the irksome Viking princess Drifa who invades his keep with a horde of orphans. Boy, is he in for a rude awakening...Sandra Hill Viking style. DARK VIKING, October, is another Viking Navy SEAL book...this time an historical time travel. Rita Sawyer, a former stunt woman and now a female Navy SEAL, can't believe she's been shot back in time to the tenth century where two clueless Vikings think she's a fish (thanks to her head-to-toe wet suit and flippers). Steven of Norstead, a fierce Viking warrior, is depressed over the "death" of his brother Thorfinn . Love and laughter guaranteed in this trip down Memory Lane...uh Fjord. To celebrate the publication of these two books, Sandra is offering three winners double prizes of an advanced reading copy of DARK VIKING and a signed copy of VIKING IN LOVE, a prequel to THE VIKING TAKES A KNIGHT.
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Be ONE of FIVE winners to win a copy of Melissa Clark's IN THE
ends September 30, 2010
Five readers to correctly answer the Jen's Jewels trivia question will win a copy of Melissa Clark's latest release, IN THE KITCHEN WITH A GOOD APPETITE. IN THE KITCHEN WITH A GOOD APPETITE
In addition, Clark writes with Laurie Colwin– esque warmth and humor about the relationship that we have with our favorite foods, about the satisfaction of cooking a meal where everyone wants seconds, and about the pleasures of eating. From stories of trips to France with her parents, growing up (where she and her sister were required to sit on unwieldy tuna Nicoise sandwiches to make them more manageable), to bribing a fellow customer for the last piece of dessert at the farmers’ market, Melissa’ s stories will delight any reader who starts thinking about what’ s for dinner as soon as breakfast is cleared away. This is a cookbook to read, to savor, and most important, to cook delicious, rewarding meals from
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One Day Only Blog Contest!
Alyssa Day - August 31, 2010
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Leave a comment today on Alyssa Day's blog for a chance to win a copy of ATLANTIS BETRAYED. ATLANTIS BETRAYED
Another Warriors of Poseidon novel for romance lovers to dive into... What could Christophe, powerful Warrior of Poseidon, have in common with Fiona Campbell, the notorious jewel thief known as the Scarlet Ninja? Answer: The Siren, a legendary Crown Jewel that Fiona has targeted for her next heist. It's said to be worth millions, but to Christophe it's invaluable. For the Siren also happens to be one of the missing jewels from Poseidon's trident. But breaking into the Tower of London is a two-person job, and Christophe and Fiona must team up to commit the crime of the century. You must leave a comment on Alyssa Day's blog to win.
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Win a signed copy of The Perfect Bride from Brenda Joyce
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The Promise goes on sale October 5, 2010 and to celebrate Brenda is a signed copy of her critically acclaimed book The Perfect Bride. The Perfect Bride was named best historical romance by Publishers Weekly in 2007. It tells the story of Rex de Warenne and his true love Blanche Harrington. Did you know this book was written for the fans of the de Warenne Dynasty series after Brenda’s email was flooded with requests to pair these two together? Enter the contest today and good luck. The Promise
Pride... After a record breaking sail from China, Alexi de Warenne’s moment of triumph quickly vanishes. At his welcoming party, his bewitching childhood friend Elysse O’Neill begins flirting with a shipmate, clearly punishing Alexi for his time at sea. But when Alexi finds Elysse desperately struggling in the man’s arms, tragedy ensues. Within days, Alexi weds her to save her honor—and leaves her to forge a new life. and PretenseElysse de Warenne rules the ton with her wit and grace, but the whispers of "abandoned bride" follow her ruthlessly. Elysse will never reveal the truth: that she hasn’t see her husband in six years—and they didn’t even consummate their marriage! When Alexi unexpectedly returns to England, Elysse will do whatever it takes to win his heart and claim her place at his side
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Enter to win a SIGNED copy of Candace Havens newest book TAKE ME IF YOU DARE!
ends September 30, 2010
You don't want to miss Candace's latest book, TAKE ME IF YOU DARE, Harlequin Blaze, on shelves now! A winner will receive a SIGNED copy of TAKE ME IF YOU DARE Order TAKE ME IF YOU DARE Today
Dangerous times call for sexy maneuvers
Harlequin Blaze
February 2010
On Sale: February 1, 2010
Featuring: Mariska Stonegate; Jackson
224 pages
ISBN: 0373795270
EAN: 9780373795277
Mass Market Paperback
$4.99
For Mariska Stonegate, the gorgeous guy she's now met is everything she's looking for in a man—hot, hot and…oh, right. Hot. And just because every pore of his body screams danger and sex doesn't mean she's getting herself into too much trouble….
But Mr. Thomas isn't who he says he is. In fact, his real name is Jackson—no last names, please—and he's a burned CIA agent on the run. And he'll do just about anything to stay alive…including seducing Mariska one hot, steamy night at a time!
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Celebrate 2nd Anniversary: Sharon's Garden of Book Reviews Win book trio: Suzanne Arruda Duet plus MWA Criminals And The Law
ends September 8, 2010
Sharon's Garden of Book Reviews, a book review blog written by Sharon Galligar Chance is celebrating it's 2-year anniversary this week! (Sharon also writes Sharon's Cozy Corner here at Fresh Fiction as well as being a Fresh Fiction review contributor.) So to celebrate all things good about reading and books, you can win 2 fascinating mysteries by Suzanne Arruda, plus an anthology from the Mystery Writers of America group! STALKING IVORY: A Jade Del Cameron Mystery by Suzanne Arruda:
On a photography assignment in the northern territory of Mount Marsabit, Jade and her friends Beverly and Avery Dunbury hope to capture on film the area's colossal elephants. Instead they discover the mutilated remains of four elephants and one man. The authorities suspect Abyssinian poachers and raiders in search of ivory and slaves. But Jade has her own suspicions, which are only heightened when she discovers a cache of German rifles hidden in a nearby cave. And when Jelani, the Kikuyu boy accompanying her, is captured by slave traders, Jade must join forces with handsome American pilot Sam Featherstone to rescue one of her own. TREASURE OF THE GOLDEN CHEETAH: A Jade Del Cameron Mystery by Suzanne Arudda:
On safari for a Hollywood film shoot about King Solomon's lost treasure, Jade is to assist a troupe of American actors, some of whom are keen on finding the real treasure. Jade cannot wait to photograph Mount Kilimanjaro up close-and contemplate her beloved Sam's marriage proposal... Then, on the eve of their departure, the film's financial backer is killed by a native man who then commits suicide. As the group heads out, an uneasy Sam remains behind to investigate. Meanwhile, several hoaxes and a fatal curse convince Jade that a killer is at work among them. As Sam races to save her, Jade is tested as never before, by mysterious supernatural forces-and by a vengeful murderer... THE PROSECUTION RESTS: NEW STORIES ABOUT COURTROOMS, CRIMINALS AND THE LAW by Mystery Writers of America:
From the Salem witch trials to Depression-era Chicago, from the exclusive country-clubs of the wealthy to the depths of today's toughest ghettos, this riveting collection traces the triumphs, defeats, and temptations of two opposing sides: those sworn to defend the accused, and those tasked with prosecuting them. They are the stories of lawyers under pressure, of criminals facing the needle, and of the heartbroken families--of both the victim and the defendant--who hope for justice from the back of the courtroom, and who sometimes take it into their own hands. This tantalizing collection proves that after the crime is over, the real drama begins
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Celebrate 2nd Anniversary: Sharon's Garden of Book Reviews Win four books:
ends September 8, 2010
Sharon's Garden of Book Reviews, a book review blog written by Sharon Galligar Chance is celebrating it's 2-year anniversary this week! (Sharon also writes Sharon's Cozy Corner here at Fresh Fiction as well as being a Fresh Fiction review contributor.) So to celebrate all things good about reading and books, one lucky winner will win four delightfully cozy mysteries! DEAD MAN DOCKING: A Bed and Breakfast Mystery by Mary Daheim:
B&B hostess Judith McMonigle Flynn and her closer-than-a- sibling cousin Renie would be crazy to turn down a free, 1930s-themed South Pacific islands cruise aboard the magnificent San Rafael, the pride of the Cruz Cruises fleet. Unfortunately, the fabulous pre-launch party is as far out to sea as the passengers are likely to get, after the body of their VIP host, Magglio Cruz, is discovered stuffed in the piano! CAT PLAYING CUPID: A Joe Grey Mystery by Shirley Rousseau Murphy:
Love and murder is in the air. It took feline investigator Joe Grey's human, Clyde, nearly forever to pop the question to Ryan Flannery, and what more romantic time to tie the knot than on Valentine's Day? But dark secrets from the past, uncovered by Joe and his feline pals, threaten to ruin the happy union. FATALLY FLAKY: A Culinary Mystery by Diane Mott Davidson:
Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz encounters bridezilla and murder in another delectable novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Revenge, Dark Tort, and Double Shot. THE BODY IN THE GALLERY: A Faith Fairchild Mystery by Katherine H. Page:
Faith's catering business has been slow with the downturn of the economy, so when her friend Patsy Avery proposes that she take over the café at Aleford's Ganley Art Museum, it seems like a not-to-be-missed opportunity. And Patsy has an ulterior motive—she discovers that the Romare Bearden piece she lent the museum has been switched with a fake and wants Faith to snoop around to find the culprit
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Celebrate 2nd Anniversary: Sharon's Garden of Book Reviews Win book trio: Charles Todd
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Sharon's Garden of Book Reviews, a book review blog written by Sharon Galligar Chance is celebrating it's 2-year anniversary this week! (Sharon also writes Sharon's Cozy Corner here at Fresh Fiction as well as being a Fresh Fiction review contributor.) So to celebrate all things good about reading and books, one lucky winner will win a set of three mysteries by Charles Todd! A DUTY TO THE DEAD: A Bess Crawford Mystery #1 by Charles Todd:
The daughter of a distinguished soldier, Bess Crawford follows in his patriotic footsteps, volunteering to serve her country as a nurse during the Great War. In 1916, she promises Lieutenant Arthur Graham that she will carry his dying request to a brother. When the hospital ship is sunk by a mine and she is sent home to England to recover from her wounds, Bess is determined to fulfill her promise at last. AN IMPARTIAL WITNESS: A Bess Crawford Mystery #2 by Charles Todd:
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When Bess accompanies Lt. Meriwether Evanson, a severe burn victim, from the Continent to England, she's surprised to spot the pilot's supposedly devoted wife, Marjorie, crying on another man's shoulder at a train station. After returning to saving lives under German fire in France, Bess is stunned to read in a newspaper that Marjorie has been stabbed to death in London. Soon after, the depressed lieutenant commits suicide by cutting his own throat. Unable to resist involving herself in the murder investigation, Bess seeks to identify Marjorie's unknown companion, the possible killer. A MATTER OF JUSTICE: An Ian Rutledge Mystery #11 by Charles Todd:
After two London men end their business partnership, one of them is savagely murdered in a medieval tithe barn on his estate in Somerset. Investigating the killing, Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge discovers that the victim was universally despised in Cambury-even the victim's wife and the town's police inspector are suspect. And yet in London circles, the man was highly regarded. What triggered his death? Rutledge doggedly follows a well-concealed trail that finally leads him to the one person who knows the whole truth. But it's too late to stop a spreading evil and a vicious settling of scores. As the seasoned inspector comes to understand the larger picture, he realizes he may not be able to prove what he suspects. In spite of his skill, this may be the only case in which Rutledge fails to get his man
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Enter to win a copy of Dakota Cassidy's NEW Book, MY WAY TO HELL....Come on, try it, You're GONNA' LOVE it!!
ends September 30, 2010
Hell’s not the only thing that’s hot in the sinful new novel from Dakota Cassidy. Enter for a chance to win your own copy of MY WAY TO HELL
A hilarious new romance that really turns up the heat, from the national bestselling author of Kiss and Hell. After defying Lucifer to save her best friend Delaney, ex-demon Marcella Acosta has been banished to exist in the plane between heaven and hell-and there isn't a shopping mall in sight. After numerous failed attempts to contact Delaney through a bunch of hack mediums, Marcella's at her wit's end. But there's one medium she's hasn't tried yet, and he just happens to be Delaney's scorching hot brother Kellen- the one guy who never gave Marcella the time of day
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Enter to win a copy of Dakota Cassidy's NEW Book, MY WAY TO HELL....Come on, try it, You're GONNA' LOVE it!!
ends September 30, 2010
Hell’s not the only thing that’s hot in the sinful new novel from Dakota Cassidy. Enter for a chance to win your own copy of MY WAY TO HELL
A hilarious new romance that really turns up the heat, from the national bestselling author of Kiss and Hell. After defying Lucifer to save her best friend Delaney, ex-demon Marcella Acosta has been banished to exist in the plane between heaven and hell-and there isn't a shopping mall in sight. After numerous failed attempts to contact Delaney through a bunch of hack mediums, Marcella's at her wit's end. But there's one medium she's hasn't tried yet, and he just happens to be Delaney's scorching hot brother Kellen- the one guy who never gave Marcella the time of day
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Escape to Exotic Adventures with Jade Lee. Win a Signed Jade Lee novel and T-Shirt
ends September 30, 2010
Escape to Exotic Adventures with Jade Lee. Win a Signed Jade Lee novel and T-Shirt. THE DRAGON EARL, Plus a Tigress T-Shirt.
When a young countess-to-be finds a man garbed as a Chinese monk striding up the aisle at her wedding, she is equally surprised to learn that he is white, the long-lost heir to the Earldom of Warhaven and her fianc??and the true master of her heart
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