Olivia Cunning Winners

Congratulations to

Diane S

Karalee W

On winning their choice of either Backstage Pass or Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning

Winners have been contacted via email. Thanks to everyone that entered. 

On the 7th Day of Christmas My True Lord Gave To Me...With Eileen Dreyer and Giveaway

Seven Spies a Lurking - Eileen Dreyer

I'm a native St. Louisan who spent twenty years working in hospitals, 16 as a trauma nurse in two of the biggest trauma centers in St. Louis. I'm from a large Irish Catholic family, am married, have my own kids, and now pursue my second career and biggest dream, writing books. The genres I specialize in right now are romance, which I write as Kathleen Korbel, and suspense, which I write as Eileen Dreyer. My dreams are to make the New York Times list, to see a book made into a movie, to see more places in the world, and to have land in Ireland. All my other dreams have been realized.

Places to find Eileen:

| Site | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads |

On the 8th Day of Christmas My True Lord Gave To Me...With Monica Burns and Giveaway

Eight Spinsters Singing - Monica Burns

An award-winning author of erotic romance, Monica Burns penned her first short romance story at the age of nine when she selected the pseudonym she uses today. From the days when she hid her stories from her sisters to her first completed full-length manuscript, she always believed in her dream despite rejections and setbacks. A workaholic wife and mother, Monica believes it’s possible for the good guy to win if they work hard enough.

Places to find Monica:

| Site | Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Newsletter |

On the 9th Day of Christmas My True Lord Gave To Me...With Christie Kelley and Giveaway

Nine Playful Princes - Christie Kelley

Christie Kelley was born and raised in upstate New York. As a child, she always had a vivid imagination and the bad dreams that go along with it, or perhaps the dreams were caused by the five brothers and three sisters she lived with. After seventeen years working for financial institutions in software development, she took a leap of faith and started her first book. Seven years later, her first book EVERY NIGHT I’M YOURS was bought by Zebra books.

She now lives in Maryland with her two sons.

Places to find Christie:

| Site | Romance Bandits Blog | Facebook | Goodreads |

Midnight's Wild Passion Winner

Congratulations to

Lisa W

On winning a copy of Midnight's Wild Passion by Anna Campbell

Winner has been contacted via email. Thank you to everyone that entered.

On the 10th Day of Christmas My True Lord Gave To Me...With Robyn DeHart and Giveaway

Ten Scandals Brewing - Robyn DeHart

A life-long lover of stories and adventure, it was either become a stuntwoman for the movies or live out those adventures from the safety of her PJ’s and computer. Award-winning author, Robyn DeHart chose the latter and couldn’t be happier for doing so. Known for her unique plotlines and authentic characters, Robyn is a favorite among readers and reviewers. Publishers' Weekly claims her writing to be "comical and sexy" while the Chicago Tribune dubs her "wonderfully entertaining." Robyn is a three-time RT Bookclub Reviewers' Choice award nominee,and her book SEDUCE ME won for the 2009 Best Historical Romantic Adventure. The same book also won the inaugural RomCon Reader’s Crown award.

Places to find Robyn:

| Site | The Sisterhood of the Jaunty Quills | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads |

On the 11th Day of Christmas My True Lord Gave To Me...With Anna Campbell and Giveaway

Eleven Mamas Plotting - Anna Campbell

ANNA CAMPBELL has written six multi award-winning historical romances for Avon HarperCollins and her work is published in eleven languages. Always a voracious reader, Anna decided when she was a child that she wanted to be a writer. Once she discovered the wonderful world of romance novels, she knew exactly what she wanted to write. Anna has won numerous awards for her Regency-set romances including Romantic Times Reviewers Choice, the Booksellers Best, the Golden Quill (twice), the Heart of Excellence, the Aspen Gold and the Australian Romance Readers Association's favorite historical romance (three times). Her books have twice been nominated for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award and twice for Australia's Romantic Book of the Year.

Places to find Anna:

| Site | Romance Bandits Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads |

On the 12th Day of Christmas My True Lord Gave To Me...With Sara Lindsey and Giveaway

Twelve Rakes Cavorting - Sara Lindsey

SARA LINDSEY began writing during her senior year of college. The rest, as they say, is history… or rather, historical romance. Sara divides her time between her native Los Angeles and Manhattan, where she is pursuing her graduate degree in information and library science.

Having read a number of romances featuring librarians, Sara figures this profession bodes well for someday getting her own happily ever after. In the meantime, she plans to turn as many unsuspecting library patrons as possible into fellow romance addicts.

What readers can expect from you in the new year: I'm so happy to say that the third Weston book, which tells Henry's story, will finally be available in early 2012. To stay updated with Sara Lindsey news, please sign up for her newsletter: here

Places to find Sara:

| Site | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads |

ARC Review: There Demons Fear To Tread by Stephanie Chong

I had heard a lot of good things about this book that made me slightly hesitant to pick it up. Lately it seems as if every debut paranormal that I've picked up hasn't really lived up to the hype. That was not the case with this book at all. From beginning to end I found myself engrossed in the story and I kept turning the page to see what would happen. I really enjoyed this book. Where Demons Fear to Tread has just the right mix of dark and sweet to satisfy any fans of the paranormal genre.

When demon Julian Asher catches sight of Serena St. Clair inside of his club, he immediately decides that he will stop at nothing to have her. It's an added bonus that she just happens to be and angel and apparently guardian to the  current Hollywood "It Boy" Nick. Julian makes it's his goal to make Serena is conquest and in the process make her fall therefore making her a demon.

While Serena is in a night club looking for Nick she is accosted by Julian. She immediately recognizes that he's a demon but there is something about him and she finds herself attracted to him despite his being a demon. When she realizes that Julian will stop at anything, including corrupting her brother to gain her affection she quickly makes a deal agreeing to spend a week with him in Vegas.

Even though Julian had planned to use Serena than discard her, he finds himself becoming more and more enraptured by her. What started out as a game is quickly turning into something serious and Julian has vowed to never let a woman get close to him again.

I really enjoyed this book and I love the world Stephanie has created. Even though Julian is a demon, I found myself rooting for him from the beginning. It was great to see him transform from a womanizing player to a man that will do anything in his power to save the woman he loves.

As for Serena, I loved watching her grow into a woman is sure of herself and is willing to go the distance to save the ones she loves. She might have been a little naive at times but I found that it actually worked. I believed in her.

I can't recommend this book enough. I really hope that this book leads to a series because I am not ready to let this world or it's characters go.

**ARC copy provided by NetGalley**

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Guest Post with Author Teresa D'Amario

Today I would like to welcome to the blog author Teresa D'Amario. Teresa stopped by today to talk about her newest book Blood Moon Betrayed. So please give Teresa a warm welcome.

But the great thing is I'm now here during the Christmas season. Oddly enough, I've not written a Christmas book. Most of mine seem to center around the fall. You'd think that meant I like the fall, but alas, summer is my favorite season, followed by the week of Christmas. Though I have to admit, I enjoy Halloween to the max.

In Blood Moon Betrayed, it's the Blood Moon, and for those who don't know when that is, it's the full moon in October. So of course I had to make it a big celebration. They have the Blood Moon Festival every year in the Uwharrie Forest, with the Sean's pack. Only Sean isn't the pack leader anymore. He left it in the hands of his brother, Kieran, and disappeared into the forest, searching for peace. One evening his peace is shattered by the whimpers and cries of a human woman. Battered and bruised to the point the only feature he can make out is one beautiful green eye, his world is sent topsy turvy.

So tell me, what is the most fun holiday/season for you?

ARC Review: All The Pleasures of The Season by Lecia Cornwall

I was really excited to read this book. These types of tropes are normally some of my favorites but with this one I felt like it was just missing something. I didn't really feel any chemistry between the hero and heroine. I'm not sure if it's because this was a novella and the author just didn't have enough time to develop their relationship but I honestly had trouble believing in them and their feelings towards one another. Don't get me wrong, I really liked both the hero and the heroine, I just would have liked to see more interaction between them.

Maybe if I would have read this novella directly after reading Secrets of a Proper Countess, I would have remembered both Miranda and Gilbert and the chemistry they had together in that book. But since I did not, I'm left feeling a little lost.

**ARC copy provided by Goddess Fish Promotions Blog Tours**

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