in
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Sealed With a Kiss: Lila DiPasqua and Giveaway


Lila DiPasqua is a multi-published author of wicked & witty historical romance for Penguin/Berkley, as well as self-published works. Best known for her critically acclaimed Fiery Tales series.  She lives with her husband and three children in Canada, and is a firm believer in happily ever after.

Places to find Lila:
Site Blog Facebook Twitter |

UNDONE (from the Fiery Tales series—steamy, romantic retellings of classic fairy tales, Historical Romance) is a retelling of one of my favorite fairy tales—Rapunzel.

I have a beauty in a tower – so to speak—with beautiful hair (though not long enough to climb :) She has a stunning singing voice, too. You see, Angelica has been hiding from her past in a convent for ten years. She’s been keeping secrets a very long time. And she has every intention of maintaining it that way.

But along comes our hero, Simon Boulenger. Upon seeing her attacked, he does the heroic thing—and recues her. But this sexy privateer thinks he’s done her a great service. He hasn’t. He’s inadvertently placed her in great danger.

My favorite kind of romance novel is the kind where the heroine brings out the best in the hero–and vice versa. It’s because of Simon that Angelica learns to really experience life. To let down her hair. It’s because of Angelica that Simon sees himself as more than a commoner. But it takes time and trust before either can reveal their painful secrets.

And no matter how much Angelica wants to pull away from Simon, the attraction these two characters feel for each other is intense. Utterly magnetic. Tall, dark and dangerous, (with knee-weakening light blue eyes), Simon is one carnally-gifted, historical bad boy no woman can resist. :)

Readers have been moved to tears in emotionally-charged, spicy retelling of Rapunzel. I hope you’ll enjoy it, too!

I had every intention of living out my days in a prison of my own making. I had every intention of taking my secrets with me to my grave. I did all that I could to keep you at a distance. A futile endeavor for any woman.

You are maddeningly persistent. And utterly irresistible. And I am so very glad and grateful that you reached beyond the wall I had built around myself.

You have taught my heart to love in a way it’s never known.

With or without a noble title, you are everything I could ever want, and more.

I consider myself the richest woman in the world as long as I have you by my side.



Question: What’s your ideal Valentine’s Day?

GIVEAWAY: One random commenter will win a copy of UNDONE! Giveaway open to residents in the US and Canada.


Check out Angelica and Simon's love story in Undone



Inspired by the tale of Rapunzel, Lila DiPasqua offers a new steamy, emotionally charged historical romance in the acclaimed Fiery Tales Series . . . Rescuing this beauty from the ‘tower’ is only the beginning . . .

Maintaining her ruse as a commoner, and trusting no one has kept Angelica safe. But a chance encounter with a handsome stranger lands her right where danger lies. Now, this sinfully handsome man with arresting blue eyes and a polished manner thinks he’s saved her life, when in fact he’s placed her in great peril. She’s intent on keeping him and everyone else at arm’s length. Yet, the smoldering attraction between them is difficult to deny. And impossible to ignore . . .

As commander of a number of privateer ships, Simon Boulenger dresses and speaks like an aristocrat, and has obtained wealth. But he is still not a noble. Or an officer in the King’s Navy. His lifelong dream to elevate himself from his station of birth and attain a respectable place in society is dead. Worse, he’s ensnared in a deadly scheme, and must get out. But how is he to stay focused on his dangerous mission when the mysterious beauty has him utterly intrigued? He can’t afford the distraction any more than he can resist the carnal hunger she stirs. Simon soon discovers that she’s not only a passionate soul mate, but a woman born into privilege. A woman he can never have. But they’re in too deep. Their hearts are at risk . . . as well as their lives.

Purchase: | Amazon | Kindle | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iTunes |


Look for the FINAL two books in the Fiery Tales series—coming in 2013. . .THREE RECKLESS WISHES and THE DUKE’S MATCH GIRL!


Check out the Fiery Tales series: 
Click for info.

Check out whats up for grabs.


Up For Grabs:
  • 2 lucky winners will win a copy of Undone

To Enter:
  • Please answer Lila's question: What’s your ideal Valentine’s Day?
  • Please fill out the Rafflecopter
  • US/Canada Shipping Available ONLY

    **Don't forget to head over to Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance to check out Simon's letter. 


    Good Luck  =)
    a Rafflecopter giveaway

    60 comments :

    1. Yummy food, a slinky dress, and my hubby... Thanks for the giveaways!

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Sounds like you have all the ingredients for a special Valentine's Day. Thank you for sharing!

        Delete
    2. a nice dinner and lots of one on one time :)

      parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Sounds wonderful, Laurie! Glad you stopped by to share. :)

        Delete
    3. Something simple and quiet. With how hectic and busy life is, it's so nice to just have a nice comfy dinner with the hubby then cuddling in front of the tv with a movie afterwards.

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. I love that! That sounds great, Sharon. :) And I hear you on the "hectic and busy life" thing. It sounds like you and your hubby will have a lovely Valentines!

        Delete
    4. Have a babysitter for the evening, which does not happen often, just me and my husband. Go have a nice dinner, with flowers waiting once I get there. Then go to the movie(an adult movie) and hold hands and eat some popcorn. Maybe a little making out. Then go home and spend the rest of the night in bed.

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Oh, that sounds perfect! Love it! Thank you for stopping in to chat with me. :)

        Delete
    5. Being able to stay home, relax, read and have a home cooked meal :)

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Sounds great to me, Erin! Glad you stopped by. :)

        Delete
    6. Spending the evening with my love that I married on 2/14/2006

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Oh! Sending you some (early) Happy Anniversary wishes! What a lovely day to get married! :)

        Delete
    7. A nice dinner at home and a good book.

      ReplyDelete
    8. My husband and I sharing a nice evening out eating and spending lots of time together.

      kscathyATyahooDOTcom

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Sounds like a perfect Valentine's Day to me! Thanks, Cathy. :)

        Delete
    9. Going on a nice walk under the night sky and eating lots of chocolate and drinking lots of sparking cocktail juice. And that would be with my fictional heroes and my books~ :)

      kp_kazamei(at)yahoo(dot)com

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Nothing wrong with that! I love many fictional heroes, too. :)

        Delete
    10. Taking the family and going out of town for the weekend since Valentines Day falls on the weekend.
      Thanks,
      lorih824 at yahoo dot com

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Being surrounded by people you love sounds like a wonderful way to spend Valentine's Day. :)

        Delete
    11. Hi! !! Mine is getting to spend time with my boyfriend out to dinner. Maybe go to the movies.thanks e.Morton@yahoo.com

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Sounds like a lovely way to spend the day. :) Thanks for sharing, Ebony!

        Delete
    12. Dinner for two cooked together, some chocolate and wine to go with that :)

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Chocolate and wine is a perfect added touch, Lily. Have a great Valentine's day! :)

        Delete
    13. flowers from my husband and then dinner in a special restaurant

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Sounds romantic and wonderful. Thank you for sharing! :)

        Delete
    14. Any Valentine's Day that my husband remembers to do something, anything!

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. LOL. I think you should drop little hints, like notes in his pockets, everyday leading to the 14th. ;)

        Delete
    15. Until I find a special someone to do something with on Valentine's Day, it will be spending time with my kids and doing something fun together.

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Spending the day with the ones you love is a perfect way to spend the day. Hope you have a blast! :)

        Delete
    16. My ideal Valentine's Day would be a take-out dinner, though flowers would also be nice. I'm lucky if my hubby remembers what day it is. LOL

      UNDONE sounds fabulous! You're a new author for me and I'm going to check out the whole Fiery Tales series.

      Marcy Shuler
      bmndshuler(at)hotmail(dot)com

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Hi Marcy! Thanks so much for your interest in my Fiery Tales series, and for your lovely comment about UNDONE! I'm so glad you stopped by to share. :)

        Delete
    17. *grins* I think that sounds divine. :) Thank you for sharing with me.

      ReplyDelete
    18. Nothing special as long as I'm with the man I love and we spend time alone .That's what would make it a special time for me. Alone time is so rare when there are children :) Thanks so much for this opportunity.
      Carol L
      Lucky4750 (at ) aol (dot) com

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. You're so right, Carol! Being with the one you love makes the day. Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day! :)

        Delete
    19. Believe it or not, I prefer to stay home and hang out with my husband and son. I love getting homemade cards and snacking in front of the tv.

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. That's so very nice and special! Thank you for stopping in to share with me. :)

        Delete
    20. Love the letter, can't wait to enjoy the book as well. Hmmm..my ideal Valentine's Day would be to awaken to flowers from my husband, then a relaxing morning at a spa, then off to a makeover in the afternoon, then to a romantic candle lit dinner for two.

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Thank you so much for the lovely compliment on the letter, Joy! I love your ideal Valentine's Day. Hope it turns out exactly the way you want it to be. :)

        Delete
    21. Getting all dressed up for dinner at Olive Garden or Texas Roadhouse. Relax and chat during dinner. Maybe dessert. Come home, where the romance will continue with a card, and a box of candy and then some hot lovin'.

      luvfuzzzeeefaces at yahoo dot com

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Sounds like you have the makings of a wonderful Valentine's Day. ;) Thanks so much for sharing!

        Delete
    22. Chocolate and a quiet evening at home with my hubby. He is the greatest, even after 28 years.

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Aww, what a wonderful comment to make! Hope you both have a great Valentine's Day. :)

        Delete
    23. someone else cooking and cleaning

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. LOL! Amen to that! :) Hope your Valentine's wish comes true. :)

        Delete
    24. My ideal Valentine's day would be a day with hubby in some secluded beach somewhere, I would expect it to be night time... romantic music playing... and dinner... :)

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Oh, I LOVE that! *sighs* Thanks for sharing, Zeee!

        Delete
    25. Ha, my ideal Valentine's would be the day someone sends me a letter like that! :) Great post.

      ReplyDelete
      Replies
      1. Thank you for the lovely compliment. I'm delighted you liked it! :)

        Delete
    26. My ideal Valenine's day would be a day of pampering followed by a quiet meal at home and then hours of being pleasured by a sexy Dom.....but since I am single, I will spend it curled up with a good romance book and some chocolate :)

      ReplyDelete
    27. I don't do much for Valentine's Day. Pretty low key. I am lucky because this quote expresses how I feel about my sweetie "I consider myself the richest woman in the world as long as I have you by my side.".

      ReplyDelete
    28. Lots of quality time with my husband.

      ReplyDelete
    29. My ideal Valentine's Day is to not have to cook dinner.

      ReplyDelete
    30. Just staying home and having a relaxing night.
      Thanks for the chance to win!

      ReplyDelete
    31. quiet evening at home + chocolate

      ReplyDelete
    32. For me it would be a weekend getaway with my husband. Almost like a mini-honeymoon :)

      ReplyDelete
    33. "With or without a noble title, you are everything I could ever want"....sigh! Love this letter! Thanks for sharing it Lila

      ReplyDelete
    34. I don't really celebrate Valentine's Day.

      ReplyDelete
    35. I just want a quiet evening at home with my romance book to reading :)

      ReplyDelete