Friday, November 30, 2012

Quickie Contest--First Winner!

The first winner in my Christmas Quickie Contest is Karin Anderson. Karin has won a PDF copy of my EC Quickie Lady's Minstrel. Congratulations, Karin!

There are still three more books to be given away so be sure to enter! See details below.

QUICKIE CONTEST!

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We're all so busy this time of year. There are halls to be decked, food to be prepared and presents to buy. Then there are all the social obligations, Christmas pageants and the like to schedule in. There's not much time for reading. But there's always time for a Quickie.

No, not that kind of quickie. (Although that's not a bad idea either.) But a quick read. Something you can pick up and read in one sitting while you're relaxing after a hard day of work or shopping.

I want to help you out this holiday season, so I'm giving away a PDF download of one of my Ellora’s Cave Quickies each Friday between November 30th and December 21st.

Just go to my website and click on the “Contests” page for details on how you can enter for a chance to win.

Winning names will be chosen at random and announced each Friday.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Happy Birthday Ellora's Cave



Ellora's Cave Publishing was launched on November 28, 2000. I published my first book with Ellora's Cave back in October 2004. I'm so glad to be part of the EC family and wish you many more wonderful years!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Shortbread Cookie Recipe



Want to know my simple but delicious shortbread cookie recipe? Stop by Reviews by Mom and Me and check it out. Cookies are light and yummy!

Beware, there is a typo in the recipe. My bad! The baking time should be 18-20 minutes, not 120 minutes. :)

Monday, November 26, 2012

Cyber Monday



Today is Cyber Monday. Lots of great deals online if you're so inclined. Shop until your mouse squeaks.

Me, I'll be writing.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Want to win a Quickie?


QUICKIE CONTEST!

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We're all so busy this time of year. There are halls to be decked, food to be prepared and presents to buy. Then there are all the social obligations, Christmas pageants and the like to schedule in. There's not much time for reading. But there's always time for a Quickie.

No, not that kind of quickie. (Although that's not a bad idea either.) But a quick read. Something you can pick up and read in one sitting while you're relaxing after a hard day of work or shopping.

I want to help you out this holiday season, so I'm giving away a free PDF download of one of my Ellora’s Cave Quickies each Friday between November 30th and December 21st.

Just go to my website and click on the “Contests” page for details on how you can enter for a chance to win.

Winning names will be chosen at random and announced each Friday.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Friday, November 23, 2012

TRR Year-End Splash Party

I'm part of the fun over at The Romance Reviews Year-End Splash Party! There are hundreds of prizes being given away so be sure to stop by and check it out.



I have a question there today and my prize is a PDF download of Damek's Redemption. Be sure to enter for a chance to win!

Thursday, November 22, 2012

It's My Birthday!


Today is my birthday! I've declared it a holiday and I'm off celebrating with my wonderful hubby. Have a great day!

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY TO ALL MY FRIENDS IN THE USA!

I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday with family and friends.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

TRS gives Damek's Redemption 4 Stars

Damek's Redemption has received 4 stars from The Romance Studio.



"I liked the author's justification of the variation and growth of his powers because he's older and how it helps him, and ultimately, Sonia. I also like the idea that paranormals can't do it all by themselves. That was something different from most books in this genre."

~Kathy F.


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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Tuesday Teaser: Capturing Carly

It seemed fitting for the Tuesday Teaser this week to come from Capturing Carly, which just got a gorgeous brand new cover. Thank you Syenca for your amazing artwork!



TEASER:


He’d pulled his truck up in front of her house at eight o’clock sharp this morning. Awake since six, he watched the clock impatiently and waited until he was sure her parents had left for their day of fishing and fun with their friends. The surge of pleasure had been so great that when he’d started up the walkway he’d all but run to her front door. Carly had promised she’d be naked and waiting for him.

She’d even told him, quite graphically, what she wanted him to do to her. Oh yeah, he’d planned to taste and touch every inch of her delectable body until she was hot, sweaty and begging him to fuck her.

Rock hard and ready, he knew he couldn’t wait. He’d planned on a quickie to relieve their tension before he settled down to really enjoy himself.

The first inkling he had that his day wasn’t going to go quite as he’d planned came when Carly met him at the front door. She was fully dressed and looked very unhappy.

Stopping dead in his tracks, he’d waited for her to speak. Every muscle in his body was clenched as he braced himself for the disappointment he knew was coming.

She opened her mouth to speak, stopped, swallowed hard and tried again. “They cancelled.”

She sounded so sad and forlorn that he bound up the steps and wrapped his arms around her. “Who cancelled?” Burying her face against his chest, she mumbled something but he couldn’t understand her.

Cupping her face in his hands, he tilted her face up to his. Unable to resist, he licked her top lip. Sweet. She always tasted so damned sweet. Needing another taste, he covered her lips with his. Gently. Carefully. He skimmed her mouth with his, not deepening the connection, just enjoying the feel of her soft lips against his.
 
The door behind her swung open. “Morning, Nathan.” Carly’s father stood in the doorway with a big smile on his face.

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Monday, November 19, 2012

New Contract



I'm thrilled to announce that I just signed a new contract with Ellora's Cave for Stroke of Sapphire, which is the final book in the Awakening Desires series. This book is about the final Jewel sister--Sapphire. No date yet, but I will keep you up to date.

In the meantime, back to my WIP--what will probably be the final Tapestries book!

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Christmas Quickie Contest!


CHRISTMAS QUICKIE CONTEST!

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We're all so busy this time of year. There are halls to be decked, food to be prepared and presents to buy. Then there are all the social obligations, Christmas pageants and the like to schedule in. There's not much time for reading. But there's always time for a Quickie.

No, not that kind of quickie. (Although that's not a bad idea either.) But a quick read. Something you can pick up and read in one sitting while you're relaxing after a hard day of work or shopping.

I want to help you out this holiday season, so I'm giving away a free PDF download of one of my Ellora’s Cave Quickies each Friday between November 30th and December 21st.

Just go to my website and click on the “Contests” page for details on how you can enter for a chance to win.

Winning names will be chosen at random and announced each Friday.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Friday, November 16, 2012

Book of the Week--The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts

My book of the week is The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts. This is the final book in the Inn Boonsboro trilogy. I love this series. No one does small town romance better than Nora Roberts!


BLURB:

Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out—with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath. He’s surly and unsociable, but when he straps on a tool belt, no woman can resist his sexy swagger. Except apparently Hope Beaumont, the innkeeper of his own Inn BoonsBoro…

As the former manager of a D.C. hotel, Hope is used to excitement and glamour, but that doesn’t mean she can’t appreciate the joys of small-town living. She’s where she wants to be—except for in her love life. Her only interaction with the opposite sex has been sparring with the infuriating Ryder, who always seems to get under her skin. Still, no one can deny the electricity that crackles between them…a spark that ignited with a New Year’s Eve kiss.

While the Inn is running smoothly, thanks to Hope’s experience and unerring instincts, her big-city past is about to make an unwelcome—and embarrassing—appearance. Seeing Hope vulnerable stirs up Ryder’s emotions and makes him realize that while Hope may not be perfect, she just might be perfect for him…


And while you're enjoying your book this weekend, maybe you can indulge in some really good chocolate. I favor Lindt's 70% cacao. :)

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

5 Hearts for Finding Chrissten

 The Romance Studio has given Finding Chrissten a 5 Heart review!

"Finding Chrissten is a highly-emotion charged book with a plot that's adventurous, suspense-filled and combined with my personal favourite -- romance...the Legacy series by this author is one of the most exciting paranormal series out at the moment for me as a reader."
~Bec, TRS

Thank you to the reviewer and to TRS!

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Tuesday Teaser: Erin's Fancy

This week the Tuesday Teaser comes from Erin's Fancy. The idea for this book came when I was standing in line at the grocery store looking at all the women's magazines. Several of the articles featured on the cover had titles like the one in the teaser below. You know the kind of article I mean. We've all seen them. Well one thing led to another and I bought the magazine and Erin's story flowed from there.



TEASER:

Erin Connors ran her index finger over the glossy magazine cover with the scantily clad cover model and underlined the article “Seven Sex Positions That Will Drive You Both Wild!”

Taking a deep breath, she opened the cover and scanned the table of contents. She flipped through the pages, stopping at, appropriately enough, page sixty-nine, and spread the magazine wide on the scarred wood table in front of her. Bold pink letters flashed up at her from the page: Legs on shoulders, Doggy-style, Sixty-nine, Standing Backward Position, Face-to-Face, Spooning and Scissors. She could feel the heat creeping up her face as she perused the pictures of half-naked couples, with strategically placed clothing and blankets, demonstrating the techniques.

Glancing up, she peeked out the open back door and noted that the yard was empty. Her brother Jackson was busy in the barn and Nathan had already left for work. The coast was clear. Sighing, she rubbed the back of her suntanned neck. It was pathetic that a woman of twenty-five had to hide the fact that she was reading a woman’s magazine. Especially a magazine that gave advice about sex. That’s what came from still living at home at her age, and having two, very large, very protective older brothers, one of whom was a local deputy sheriff. They still treated her like some kind of nun who supposedly never even thought about sex, much less had sex.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Lest We Forget

 
 
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
 
~John McCrae


Friday, November 09, 2012

5 Stars for Damek's Redemption

 Long and Short Reviews has given Damek's Redemption 5 Stars!

"This story is filled with passion, danger, secrets and some visits with old friends at Haven...As the hunters close in on Sonia, the action escalates, and it is here where Ms. Walters’ story really shines, with building levels of passion, danger and hidden agendas ready to explode off the page. This has plenty of hot romance, layered with tender and sweet moments, and scorching hot bedroom scenes."
~Foxglove

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Wednesday, November 07, 2012

5 Blue Ribbons for Fabric of Fate



Romance Junkies has given Fabric of Fate a 5 Blue Ribbon review!



"Those of us who have been charmed as well as addicted to Ms. Walters Tapestry series wanted more than the brief glimpse of the Dannon brothers we had from a previous novel...I love that the series manages to stay fresh with each installment. Though these novels are hot; there is a complex melding of deeper emotions than just lust woven into Ms. Walters’ writing."

~Claudette

Thank you Claudette and Romance Junkies.

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Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Tuesday Teaser: Have Mercy

This week the Tuesday Teaser is from my Ellora's Cave book Have Mercy. This book is part of the Project Alpha trilogy.



TEASER:

Mercy was standing at the woodstove in the kitchen, stirring a large kettle of oatmeal, when she sensed a disturbance in the air. There was no sound, nothing out of the ordinary to alert her, but the light hairs on the back of her neck stood on end. Slowly, she released the ladle, letting it rest against the side of the pot. In what she hoped was a casual move, she took a step to the side. Several large knives rested on the chopping block. She wrapped her fingers around the handle of the largest one, using her body to shield her actions.

The wood in the stove crackled and the water in the kettle hissed. Mercy tucked the knife down by her side as she turned. If it was one of the children playing, she didn’t want to frighten them.

Before she had the chance to turn all the way around, strong fingers gripped her wrist, exerting enough pressure to keep her hand by her side but not enough to hurt her. Mercy knew who was behind her. Impossible. She’d left Logan weak and wounded, tied to a bed.

“What now?” His tone was mild. He was so large his body seemed to surround hers. Not for the first time in her life, she cursed her small size. He was a big man, about a foot taller than her. That didn’t mean she was helpless though. Not by a long shot.

Monday, November 05, 2012

4 1/2 Stars for Finding Chrissten

 Long and Short Reviews has given Finding Chrissten a 4 1/2 star review! Here's a snippet of what the review has to say:

"There is danger around every corner, and yet, when it shows up, it still comes as a surprise. This has a satisfying wrap up of the story started in Quinn’s Quest, and there is plenty of passion and hot sex, as Ms. Walters does so very well. The loose ends of the mad scientist and the rogue alpha pack are well handled, and the happy ever after in this one is hard won and extremely well deserved. I do look forward to more in Ms. Walters’ Legacy world..."

~Foxglove

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Bonfire Night

Today is Guy Fawkes Night, aka bonfire night. If you're having a bonfire, please be safe. It's a strange holiday. It goes back to November 5, 1605 when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot was arrested while placing explosives beneaht the House of Lords in London. It had all kinds of political and religious implications at the time. I remember it as the night of the community bonfire when I was a kid.
 
Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot...

Sunday, November 04, 2012

Clocks Fall Back



Hope you all remembered to turn the clocks back last night! Strange to have it light again in the morning. I like it. :)

Saturday, November 03, 2012

Fiction Vixen's Weekend Spotlight and Giveaway

Be sure to stop by the Fiction Vixen's Weekend Spotlight and check out my interview and exclusive excerpt. Leave a comment for a chance to win a free eBook.

Friday, November 02, 2012

Guest of L.J. Holmes today.

Author Lin Holmes is nice enough to feature my latest book--Damek's Redemption--on her blog today. Be sure to check out Author L.J. Holmes Branches Out.

Thursday, November 01, 2012

November Newsletter Now Available!

The November 2012 issue of Awakening Desires—the Newsletter of Romance Author N.J. Walters—is now available.

Be sure to check out all the latest news, contests, my husband’s popular column—Confessions of a Romance Author’s Husband—an excerpt, and this month’s interview with Cynthia D’Alba.
  As always, some lucky newsletter subscriber wins a prize. All you have to do to be eligible to win is go to Awakening Desires Newsletter and join. While you’re there, you can check out back issues of the newsletter.

At TRS Blog today

Redemption. That's the topic of my blog over at The Romance Studio Blog today. Stop by and check it out!