Website News: May 2010
The publication of TOO HOT FOR A RAKE (April 2010) has led to a season of joy for me. On the way, I celebrated my 80th birthday by running Contest Number Four. Three winners received $25.00 gift certificates from Borders. Congratulations to:
Minna Puustinen, Finland
Marnie Jury, New Zealand
Tami Teter, Indiana
When I blogged with Sue Grimshaw, Borders Books Romance buyer on April 6, 2010, she chose one reader who responded to her question: “Why do we love to read about families?” You can read all the responses on Sue’s site: www.sgrimsha@bordersgroupinc.com. The winner in that contest won a $25.00 Borders Books gift certificate and a copy of TOO HOT FOR A RAKE. She is:
Larena Wirum, Arizona
And the winner of contest # Five is:
Laura Guarracino, California
TEN runner-up winners will win a bookmark and booklet featuring excerpts for both of my books. The runner-up winners are:
Early Reviews are coming in. The latest is from Coffee Time Romance who gave it 4 Cups here's what they have to say. "The author combines romance and adventure in an inventive way. The mysterious and sinister forces at work at Waverley will have you at the edge of your seat." Read all the reviews
Colleen Conklin, Arizona
Amber Eversmeyer, Arkansas
Carole Gerchak, Pennsylvania
Dalila Gordon, New Mexico
Angie Moore, Indiana
Gladys Paradowski,Texas
Susan Poshusta, Minnesota
Sharon Stern-Schmeidel, New York
Leslie Sill, British Columbia
Sheree Tieh, California
Thanks to all for entering my contests and KEEP READING!
I also want to thank readers who take the trouble to email me with their comments. I learn something from each of you, whether or not you liked or hated my writing. I want to know about my mistakes, so I don’t repeat them, and I take seriously your opinions both good and bad. I answer each and every email I receive, so keep your comments coming!
A Sneak Peak Inside TOO HOT FOR A RAKE
“You have no choice in the matter, love,” Helena said. “It is I who mean to seduce you. You cannot be so boorish as to refuse a lady’s request, can you?”
He took his hand away. “I’m a rake, my dear. I promised not to ruin your reputation. I gave your brother-in-law my word on it. You are an innocent, Helena. Don’t force me into taking advantage of your innocence.”
She shoved his hand away when he attempted to refasten her bodice. “Reputation be damned, Waverley. I want you. Doesn’t that count for anything? I thought you felt the same for me.”
His mocking words cut like a knife. “I have feelings of lust for every pretty lass who comes my way. I have a reputation to uphold, you see.”
“Is that all I am to you? Just another pretty lass? Don’t you want me?”
“Want you? Don’t tempt me any further, love, lest the consequences destroy us both. . . .”
