2012 RITA NOMINATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2012 RITA Finalists! Special kudos to Writerspace authors Christina Dodd, Paula Graves, Carly Phillips, Caridad Piñeiro and Deanna Raybourn. Check out all of this year’s nominees at the RWA Site!
MAY AUTHOR NEWS
Catherine Anderson
 Dear Readers, I hope spring has sprung where you are. COMING UP ROSES will be re-released around the time you read this. The cover is perfect for the title, and I hope it is well-received in the marketplace. If you've never read COMING UP ROSES, it stands in my memory as one of my favorites, so I hope you'll take a chance on it. This is also an opportunity to get a fresh copy if your original is dog-eared. LUCKY PENNY is still showing strong sales. Thanks to every one of you who bought the book and made this possible. Your ongoing loyalty and support mean so much to me. I have received a lot of online posts and quite a few e-mails about the book, and I'd love to have more. My personal e-mail is CatherineDirect@aol.com, and please feel free to contact me. Hearing from my readers is a joy to me, and anyone who has e-mailed me will tell you that I always send replies. I've also written a new story for CAST OF CHARACTERS, an anthology soon to be released. It's a collection of work by twenty-eight bestselling authors, including, besides me, Victoria Alexander, Heather Graham, Laura Resnick, Jo Beverly, Diane Whiteside, Katie MacAlister and Steven Womack. There's something in this anthology for all of us. So many of the contributors are favorites of mine! I know I won't be able to put the book down until I've read every story. Happy summer! Catherine Anderson
http://www.catherineanderson.com
Christina Dodd
 Spring has arrived, and you've had a chance to relax in the sunshine and read a good book. And I'm so glad that that book was BETRAYAL, because it hit the New York Times on four different bestselling lists and topped out at #12! I love to see my readers enjoy books in both paperback and on e-readers. Thank you to everyone who has written an online review of BETRAYAL. At this moment on Amazon with seventeen reviews, it's rated five stars! With the Di Lucas, I believe I created the quintessential American family — or at least the family we'd all like to be. Thank you for taking the Bella Terra and the Di Lucas into your hearts. My first 25 (that's twenty-five!) historicals are now $4.99 in ebook. Don't know where to start? Follow this link to read excerpts, explore the series, & find buy links. And...here's a printable booklist!
http://www.christinadodd.com
Sabrina Jeffries
 Quelle merveille! While bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries has enchanted readers all over the country, her sexy Regency romances also entertain multitudes of readers in countries across the world. Fabulous French webzine, Les Romantiques, recently interviewed Sabrina for a mutli-page feature in their March edition. For those French-speaking readers or those wishing to test their knowledge from foreign language classes of old, check out the link to Sabrina's feature in Les Romantiques. In other news, AFTER THE ABDUCTION, the third book in her Swanlea Spinsters series, comes out with a new cover on April 24th. To see what happens when you pit a lady out for vengeance against the man who kidnapped her (and for an unforgettable steamy scene that takes place in a sleigh!) pick up a copy of this novel at your local bookstore or online. For more information on this talented author and her exciting books, visit www.SabrinaJeffries.com. Book lovers will also want to sign up to receive her monthly newsletter, which contains the latest information on upcoming books, including an October Christmas-themed hardcover featuring a few characters from the Hellions series.
http://www.sabrinajeffries.com
Jayne Ann Krentz
 CRYSTAL GARDENS, Book 1 in the new Ladies of Lantern Street novels by AMANDA QUICK is in stores now. Here's what Booklist said about it: "....An absolute delight. From the entertaining battle of wits...to the botanically inspired plot and its deliciously gothic setting." And from Library Journal: "Quick infuses her own addictive brand of breathless, sexy adventure with dashes of vengeance, greed, and violence and a hefty splash of delectable, offbeat humor to spin another mesmerizing paranormal gem." Meet the psychic Ladies of Lantern Street. These are not your average paid companions.
http://www.jayneannkrentz.com
Elizabeth Lowell
 Elizabeth Lowell made the leap to suspense, but lately has been hearing the siren song of her romance roots. Her upcoming novel, BEAUTIFUL SACRIFICE, marries the edge-of-your-seat suspense that Elizabeth does so well with the sexy romance she's missed. Archaeologist and Mayan art specialist Lina Taylor is drawn into the shady underworld of black market trading when former Immigration and Customs agent Hunter Johnston turns to Lina for help in recovering some valuable missing artifacts. Meet Lina and Hunter: Lina hesitated, then smiled up into his eyes, eyes that were almost as light as her father's but silvery blue rather than gray. Beautiful in a way her father's would never be, because Hunter was vividly there, his attention focused only on her. "Is your cell phone with you?" she asked wryly. "I set it to vibrate." A slow smile. "Cheap thrill is better than no thrill at all." BEAUTIFUL SACRIFICE will be available online and in stores on May 22.
http://www.elizabethlowell.com
Cheyenne McCray
 Carly Abbot has absolutely had it up to here with men. Cheating, lying—no more, thank you very much. So when a rancher wins her in a card game, all she's out for is some fun. Dillon Cameron believes in making his own luck, and winning Carly for a weekend is only the start of what he intends to turn into much more. All of Carly's resolve is put to the test. When it comes right down to it, Dillon is a good man. Geoff Burnside, a man Carly used to date turns up in the small Arizona town, and he seems to be everywhere she goes. It isn't long before Dillon figures out something is very wrong about the man... Only he discovers Burnside's past too late. When Carly goes missing, it's up to Dillon to find her—and save her. To celebrate the release of SATIN & SADDLES, win a copy of LUKE: Armed & Dangerous by Cheyenne McCray. Send an email with "CHEYENNE McCRAY 7" in the subject line: contests@cheyennemccray.com. Be sure to Visit CheyenneMcCray.com
http://www.cheyennemccray.com
Linda Lael Miller
 McKETTRICK'S HEART, the finale of Linda Lael Miller's 2007 McKettrick Men series, which is being reissued this year, is on sale now as a May paperback. And to celebrate the occasion, Linda is giving away a gold heart locket in her Writerspace contest for May, along with the first two books in the trilogy, McKETTRICK'S LUCK and McKETTRICK'S PRIDE. Check it out!
http://www.lindalaelmiller.com
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
 THE GREAT ESCAPETour Cities Announced: Gaylord, Mi July 10; Lansing, Mi. July 11; Ann Arbor, July 12; Albuquerque, July 14; Phoenix, July 16; Ft. Collins, Co. July 17; Coeur d'Alene, July 18; Spokane, July 19; Naperville, Il. July 21; Anaheim, July 25; Sacramento July 26; AND... A Bookperk Tea in Chicago area on July 9; PLUS...Romance Writers of America Annual Conference "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing, July 25, Anaheim, California. Please visit Appearances for more details. THE GREAT ESCAPE On Sale in hardback July 10 - This is "Lucy's Story," the long-awaited follow-up to CALL ME IRRESISTIBLE. Exactly where did Lucy Jorik go after she ran away from her wedding? And whom did she meet on the way...? CALL ME IRRESISTIBLE is now available in MASS MARKET PAPERBACK. One of the TEN BEST ROMANCES of 2011 - Library Journal. For the latest news and daily fun, visit Susan Elizabeth Phillips on Facebook and Twitter. For a chance to win autographed books and gift cards, visit SEP Sweepstakes - A New Sweepstakes Every Month!
http://www.susanelizabethphillips.com
After Midnight Authors
The first book in the Hollywood Heat series, ACTING ON IMPULSE by Ashleigh Raine, is only $.99! Check it out! Beth Williamson's red hot wicked read, LUCILLE'S LAWMAN, is now only$.99! Shiloh Walker has dropped the price on some of her older Hunter titles... check them out on Amazon and BN! For our UK readers, Shiloh's IF YOU HEAR HER is now available on the Kindle. Two of Jules Bennett's books on Kindle are available now for $.99 cents each: HOME AGAIN and LOVE IN BLOOM.
http://www.aftermidnightfantasies.com
Victoria Alexander
 Victoria Alexander will be chatting at Writerspace about her latest release--her first ever short story--and her works in progress on May 1st, 9 pm. She'll be giving away a copy of CAST OF CHARACTERS.
http://www.victoriaalexander.com
Jill Barnett
 I'm happy to tell UK readers that in May, my Medieval trilogy WONDERFUL, WILD and WICKED will all be free on Amazon.uk. Enjoy!
http://www.jillbarnett.com
Shayla Black
 Shayla Black is happy to announce the release of both WICKED TIES and DECADENT, the first two books of her Wicked Lovers series, in Audio format, available now at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. She's currently wrapping up the next in the Doomsday Brethren series. EMBRACE ME AT DAWN is scheduled for release May 29th, 2012! Keep an eye on the website for further details and excerpts. MINE TO HOLD, Wicked Lover #6, will release June 5. Romantic Times gave the book 4.5 stars and said, "Black does an amazing job adding passion and intensity to every page. The storyline is part mystery and part erotica and will leave readers yearning for more." Chapter one is now available as a sneak preview on Shayla's website. On July 3, HOT IN HANDCUFFS, an anthology written with Sylvia Day and Shiloh Walker, will make its way to readers. Lastly, the Masters of Menage books THEIR VIRGIN CAPTIVE and THEIR VIRGIN'S SECRET, co-authored with Lexi Blake, will soon be joined by book 3, THEIR VIRGIN CONCUBINE. Look for it late summer at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords. Print versions will be available at Createspace and Amazon. Check www.ShaylaBlack.com for more details.
http://www.shaylablack.com
Sandy Blair
 Sandy Blair's newest award-winning Highlander novel, THE KING'S MISTRESS, will be available in bookstores June 5th!! To celebrate its print release, she's holding a great contest and giving away EIGHT fabulous prizes. Better yet, the contestants control their chances of winning. For the prize list and rules click the "CONTEST" box at the top of her website www.SandyBlair.net
http://www.sandyblair.net
Stella Cameron
 May brings three new e-releases, SHEER PLEASURES, TRUE BLISS and GUILTY PLEASURES. Hot, irresistible romantic suspense stories linked by ex-navy seals and family secrets--set in the moody Pacific Northwest.
http://www.stellacameron.com
Robyn Carr
 It has been a whirlwind spring - SUNRISE POINT, the 19th book in the Virgin River series, released on April 24th. SUNRISE POINT brings us the story of Tom Cavanaugh and Nora Crane. Both Nora and Tom have their own ideas of what family means. But they're about to prove each other completely wrong... On April 27th from 11a.m. to 1 p.m., I'll be signing books at Turn The Page, Nora Roberts' Boonsboro, MD bookstore. If you're in the area, do stop by — I hear it's a wonderful, fun event. Over Mother's Day weekend I'll be visiting Ft. Hood in Texas, signing books in the PX on Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a special Mother's Day -- my son, an active duty Army orthopedic surgeon, will meet me there and then go with me to San Antonio where I'll be giving away books and hugs in the Warrior and Family Support Center at Ft. Sam Houston on Monday, May 14, from 11a.m. to 1p.m.
http://www.robyncarr.com
M. Scott Carter
 M. Scott Carter Novel Named National YA Finalist. M. Scott Carter's debut novel about a grieving young man who finds love with a girl with a secret continues to turn heads and generate award buzz. Earlier chosen as a finalist for the 2011 Oklahoma Book Awards in the category of young adult fiction, STEALING KEVIN'S HEART has now been named a finalist in ForeWord Reviews' National Book of the Year Awards in the young adult category. The book is one of 14 finalists. The winner will be announced at the annual meeting of the American Library Association in June. You can read an excerpt of the book at www.MScottCarter.com.
http://www.mscottcarter.com
Sylvia Day
 Sylvia is thrilled that BARED TO YOU: A CROSSFIRE NOVEL is an Amazon.com Top 100 Books OVERALL bestseller, and the #1 bestselling Erotic title! Thank you to all of the readers who've embraced Gideon and Eva's story, and for spreading the word to your friends and family. BARED TO YOU means a lot to Sylvia and she's grateful the story has connected with so many readers!
http://www.sylviaday.com
Kathy Lynn Emerson
 From Kathy Lynn Emerson: LETHAL LEGEND, the fourth book in my historical mystery series, the Diana Spaulding 1888 Mystery Quartet, is now available as an ebook at all the usual online bookstores. It joins DEADLIER THAN THE PEN, FATAL AS A FALLEN WOMAN, and NO MORTAL REASON in both trade paperback and electronic format. Although each book in the series can be read separately and each involves a different crime and locale in the U.S. in the year 1888, the story arc involving the personal life of my sleuth is wrapped up in this one. It takes place, for the most part, on an island off the coast of Maine, where Diana Spaulding and the man she plans to marry, Ben Northcote, encounter an archaeological dig, deep sea diving, a treasure hunt, and murder.
http://www.kathylynnemerson.com
The Goddess Blogs
The Goddesses have got some wonderful books coming out! In print, we have the latest installment of Lori Handeland's Shakespeare Undead series, ZOMBIE ISLAND and the final book in the Hurst Amulet series, THE TAMING OF A SCOTTISH PRINCESS from Karen Hawkins coming to a bookshelf near you on May 22. Close on their heels comes Rachel Gibson's RESCUE ME and Book #7 in Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold series, SUMMER DAYS! We also have some e-novellas coming out on May 1 with Rachel Gibson's CRAZY ON YOU and Susan Mallery's ALMOST SUMMER. There are also a few earthly Goddess visits planned with Rachel Gibson on May 29 at Changing Hands in Tempe, AZ starting at 7 p.m. and at Hastings in Coeur D'Alene, ID on May 30th at 7 p.m. Susan Mallery will be at the Barnes & Noble in Savannah, GA signing books on May 31. More information is on her site (you can also find out about her Fool's Gold Varsity Cheerleader Tryouts from May 1-7!) The Goddess Blogs: One blog. Ten Authors. A new conversation every day. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter for even more news and fun!
http://www.thegoddessblogs.com
Amelia Grey
 Don't miss Amelia Grey's latest venture into the intriguing world of Regency Romance. Coming May 1, 2012 - A GENTLEMAN SAYS "I DO"... Iverson Brentwood has finally met his match. Catalina Crisp heats his blood like no other lady. Her alluring countenance has stopped him dead in his tracks. But no matter how attracted he is to her, he can't give into his desire to possess her in every way... she is the daughter of the man he's sworn to destroy. Catalina's father is a well-known writer, but wastrel whose disappearances continuously put them close to destitution. Something drastic must change, so it is with quill in hand, that Catalina completes her father's latest parody of Iverson and Matson Brentwood's spectacular arrival in London. When the story hits the newsprint, a darkly handsome man is at her door, looking for her father. Seeing the dashing rogue in the flesh, for a bewildering moment dallying with the rake seems like the perfect fictional escape—and it's all she can do not to give into the madness of the intriguing man.
http://www.ameliagrey.com
Laura Griffin
 New York Times bestselling author LAURA GRIFFIN announces the release of her new novel TWISTED! The book is an RT Book Reviews "Top Pick" for May.
http://www.lauragriffin.com
Barbara Hay
 VOYA Magazine praises LESSON OF THE WHITE EAGLE. When Barbara Hay set out to write her debut young adult novel, LESSON OF THE WHITE EAGLE, she hoped the mix of a contemporary hero combined with historic flashbacks and Native American culture would entice reluctant boy readers to pick up the book. Six months after its October 2011 debut, the book continues to gain favor with boys ... and girls—and with book reviewers. In its April-May issue, VOYA reviewer Jane Van Wiemokly observes that "plenty in the story will spark discussion" and that "Hay astutely portrays the conflict of Dusty's disillusionment in his friendship" with a childhood friend. LESSON OF THE WHITE EAGLE promises to become a classic on childhood friendship, a book that parents, aunts, teachers, and librarians will want to make certain gets into the hands of the young men and women they know, the kind of teens who will grow up to fight racism, inequality, and injustice.
http://www.barbarahay.com
Madeline Hunter
 Madeline Hunter is excited to report that THE SURRENDER OF MISS FAIRBOURNE remained on the NY Times list and the USA Today list for three weeks! She also has a new Facebook "cover" with art that was especially created for her. Readers who are interested in joining her Parlor Talk group, to receive special mailings, gifts and breaking news, can find the information about it on her Facebook page as well, via the menu of icons under the cover.
http://www.madelinehunter.com
Julie James
 Julie James' highly anticipated third book in her FBI/US Attorney series, ABOUT THAT NIGHT (Berkley Sensation), which hit bookshelves April 3, made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. Romance Dish declared ABOUT THAT NIGHT a "terrific contemporary romance." Romance Novel News said, "ABOUT THAT NIGHT has it all - a hot and steamy romance, a compelling story that doesn't take itself too seriously, and characters that impress . . . The romance is absolutely delicious . . .This is undoubtedly one of my favorite romances of the year, and one I will be re-reading for years to come." The author will participate in the 2012 Spring Fling Writers' Conference book signing Saturday, April 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Chicago Marriott Northwest. Be sure to stop by and say hi. To thank her readers and celebrate the success of ABOUT THAT NIGHT, Julie is offering a reader contest. One lucky winner will receive a $25 gift card to Amazon or Barnes & Noble and a copy of ABOUT THAT NIGHT.
http://www.juliejames.com
Lisa Renee Jones
 ZODIUS #3: THE DANGER THAT IS DAMION is now out! Sourcebooks Casablanca (May 2012) - Read an EXCERPT...Read a 2nd EXCERPT. Check out the Zodius Series Page Buy THE DANGER THAT IS DAMION at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. General Powell from book 1 has returned and he's developed a way to create and control a new generation of female GTECHs. He plans to use these women to bring both, the Renegades and the Zodius soldiers, back under his command. The world will be his. Now, Damion, a Renegade, who readers met in book two, will be pitted against one of those soldiers, a woman destined to be both his Lifebond and his enemy. Damion will become her only hope of salvation and their trust in each other the only chance they have to save the world from a madman. Also out in May: WICKED WEREWOLF SECRET -- Kole's story! Read the blurb at www.lisareneejones.com. Also, Win $200! Contest in the back of DANGEROUS SECRETS! Buy it at Amazon.
http://www.lisareneejones.com
Nicole Jordan
 Nicole's Legendary Lovers Book 1, PRINCESS CHARMING, is on sale now! Get the scoop at her gorgeous new website! Read an Excerpt, check out her Hot News, and be sure to enter Nicole's monthly contest to win fab prizes! In a blast from the past, 9 of Nicole's long out-of-print Historical and Western romances have been reprinted as e-books at great discounts prices, including her first sizzling Scottish Highlands romance, TENDER FEUD. For order links to Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com, check Nicole's Historical E-book and Western E-book pages. And connect with Nicole on Facebook for a fun Valentine Memories contest! "Loved PRINCESS CHARMING! Loved, loved, LOVED it! Nicole Jordan's new series will steal your heart." - Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author
http://www.nicolejordanauthor.com
Cathie Linz
 Cathie Linz wants to remind readers that they should enter her contest to win a free book of hers by stopping by her website at cathielinz.com. Meanwhile Cathie is busy writing a new trilogy, the first book of which should be coming out in January of 2013 so be sure to mark your calendars now! For more information please friend her at http://www.cathielinz.com
Marliss Melton
 Marliss Melton looks forward to meeting other authors and aspiring authors at the For The Love of Writing Conference in Virginia Beach May 4th and 5th, where she'll be presenting a workshop titled "Characters and Couples Who'll Stand the Test of Time" and another called "From NY Published to Self-Published." See you there! For more information about the conference, go to www.virginiaromancewriters.com.
http://www.marlissmelton.com
Lucy Monroe
 The countdown has begun! There are just two small months left until my 2012 releases begin! It has only been since October 2011 since my last book was released, but for some reason this time it feels like a year (or more)! I guess it is because I'm so excited about my three summer releases. The first two come out in July, HEART OF A DESERT WARRIOR and the rerelease of CLOSE QUARTERS. Then ending the summer is DRAGON'S MOON. You can read a little about them and even an excerpt when you visit my website.
http://www.lucymonroe.com
Sharon Pape
 Here's just one of the five star reviews on www.amazon.com. L. Rigod "avid mystery reader" on SKETCH A FALLING STAR. "The story this time revolves around a suspicious death, could it be murder?, of a member of a community theater group that our Private Investigator's, Rory McCain's aunt belongs too. There is a flash flood near Page, AZ. Rory receives a panicked telephone call from her aunt, Helene. Auntie is fine, but not so fortunate is thespian Preston Wright. When Rory arrives, from her own investigation in Tucson, she finds out that, for one thing, Preston is an alias...what else may be an illusion? Is it death by drowning or...? Rory continues her search for the murderer of her partner Zeke Drummond. The fact that he died in 1878 makes it a serious cold case. The answer is startling. Is it the ending of their partnership? To my delight a new character was added to the mix, Eloise, a new neighbor of Rory's and Zekes that has an ability new to her and knows things she shouldn't know. This is my favorite episode, novel, of the series yet. I truly look forward to the next novel in the series."
http://www.sharonpape.com
Carly Phillips
 Carly Phillips is excited to announce the release of her latest book, KARMA, Book 3 in her Serendipity series. Cosmopolitan Magazine has chosen KARMA as their Red Hot Pick for June;) Carly is also pleased to announce that the series will continue with three more books scheduled for release in 2013-2014. Carly is a RITA Finalist! Carly's novella, "Compassion Can't Wait" in the MORE THAN WORDS, VOL 7 Anthology has been nominated as a RITA Award Finalist in the Romance Novella category! The RITA Award is the award given by the Romance Writers of America and this is the first ever nomination she has received since being published. Don't forget you can always find Carly on Twitter as well as on Facebook and on her new social network find, Pinterest. So if you belong too, come on by and Follow/Friend!
http://www.carlyphillips.com
Caridad Pineiro
 Caridad Pineiro is pleased to announce that, THE LOST, the first book in the SIN HUNTERS series, is a 2012 RITA Finalist in the Paranormal Romance category. THE CLAIMED, the second book in the series, is available in May 2012. RT BOOK REVIEWS gave THE CLAIMED 4 stars and said "(T)his paranormal Romeo and Juliet romance with an edge will keep readers intrigued. Just like her characters, Pineiro's books are smart, sensual and irresistible." Visit www.caridad.com from May 1 to May 31 for details on Caridad's SIN HUNTER SHORE SPECIAL contest to celebrate the release of THE CLAIMED.
http://www.caridad.com
Candice Poarch
 WHITE LIGHTNING, the first title in the Nottoway Series is available on Kindle e-book. Please visit my website for updates.
http://www.candicepoarch.com
Mary Jo Putney
 Mary Jo Putney's NO LONGER A GENTLEMAN was released on April 24. Grey Sommers, Lord Wyndham, never met a predicament he couldn't charm his way out of. Then a tryst with a government official's wife during a bit of casual espionage in France condemns him to a decade in a dungeon, leaving him a shadow of his former self. Yet his greatest challenge may be the enigmatic spy sent to free his body - the only woman who might heal his soul. Cassie Fox lost everything in the chaos of revolution, leaving only a determination to help destroy Napoleon's empire through her perilous calling. "Rescuing Grey" is merely one more mission. She hadn't counted on a man with the stark beauty of a ravaged angel, whose desperate courage and vulnerability thaw her frozen heart. But a spy and a lord are divided by an impassable gulf even if they manage to survive one last, terrifying mission...
http://www.maryjoputney.com
Erin Quinn
 Only for Writerspace subscribers! Add a $10 amazon gift card to Erin Quinn's contest this month! She's giving away an ebook of HAUNTING WARRIOR, WEB OF SMOKE, ECHOES or WHISPERS-- (reader's choice!) plus a $10 gift card to amazon if you mention Writerspace. Don't miss the Mists of Ireland series available now. "A series that takes my breath away!" Fresh Fiction.
http://www.erinquinnbooks.com
Francis Ray
 WITH JUST ONE KISS , book # 6 in the Grayson Friends series, was released February 28th.. C.J. and Cicely are complete opposites. He's comfortable in jeans and a tee shirt. She wears clothes by the top designers. He owns a bar where a man can come and just relax: she is the fashion-director of a high-fashion magazine. He has to take over running his family's computer business: she hopes to be in Paris in 5 weeks as her magazine's new editor-in-chief. WITH JUST ONE KISS everything changes and complicates both of their lives. Coming June 26th is A DANGEROUS KISS, book # 7 in the series. Sin and Summer's new love will be tested to the limits.
http://www.francisray.com
Deanna Raybourn
 Deanna is absolutely thrilled that THE DARK ENQUIRY was nominated for a RITA in the category of Novel with Strong Romantic Elements.
http://www.deannaraybourn.com
Joanne Rock
 Joanne Rock is back with another story in her ongoing Murphy family saga for Blaze. HER MAN ADVANTAGE is Axel's story and continues the "Double Overtime" segment of the Murphy men books. Joanne is giving away copies at her blogs on May 1 at Totebags 'n Blogs and on May 11 at the Blaze Authors blog. See the reviews on Goodreads. Readers can win ALL of the Murphy Men stories so far, from MAKING A SPLASH to this month's HER MAN ADVANTAGE. Visit www.joannerock.com to enter. Also, Joanne has two Spanish language editions out. HIGHLY CHARGED and THE LAIRD'S LADY are both available in Spain.
http://www.joannerock.com
Sheldon Russell
 The third book in my Hook Runyon mystery series, DEAD MAN'S TUNNEL, due out June 19th, received a great review in the Library Journal and a starred review in Publishers Weekly. I will be presenting and signing at the Buffalo Public Library, 11 East Turner Street in Buffalo, Oklahoma for the Friends of the Library on May 6th at 11:00. Sheldon's DEAD MAN'S TUNNEL mystery will be launched by St. Martins Press on June, 19th.
http://www.sheldonrussell.com
Susan Sizemore
 The Kindle edition of Susan Sizemore's futuristic romance THE GATES OF HELL is on sale at Amazon.com for a limited time at $2.99. Follow me on Twitter.
http://www.susansizemore.com
Susan Squires
 Award winning NY Times Bestseller, Susan Squires, announces the release of the first novel in her Children of Merlin series. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? is now available on Amazon, in print or ebook versions, B&N and Smashwords. Tristram Tremaine has never fit in with his successful family. They believe they inherited a magic gene that comes alive only when they fall in love with another who carries that gene. After disappointing his parents one too many times, Tris, hits the road on his cycle, drifting away from his destiny. Until he meets Maggie O'Brian, a spit-fire rodeo rider with a strange ability to calm wild horses. Maggie lives on the road too. Her mother left her, the boy she loved dumped her, even her dog ran away. The last thing she wants in a man is a tomcat with "love 'em and leave 'em" written all over him. But the connection between Tris and Maggie is instantaneous. After a mysterious accident nearly kills Tris, he and Maggie must learn to believe in their destiny and each other to stay one step ahead of those who will do anything to prevent them from claiming it.
http://www.susansquires.com
Roxanne St. Claire
 Welcome to Barefoot Bay...kick your shoes off and fall in love! This month, Roxanne St. Claire is launching a brand new contemporary series that sizzles in the sun and surf. BAREFOOT IN THE SAND is the first of the Barefoot Bay series, set on a fictional island in the Gulf of Mexico. The story opens as Lacey Armstrong loses her home and everything in it to a hurricane, and is forced to dig for optimism and a second chance to find her dreams in the midst of the rubble and wreckage. She finds it...and love, when a hot, younger architect shows up and manages to tear down her emotional walls while he rebuilds her life. This single mother, and her three closest friends, have to overcome a lot of pain in the past before they can find love in the future. Romantic Times gave BAREFOOT IN THE SAND a 4.5 and Kristian Higgins called it "lovely, lush, and layered...one of the best books I've read all year." So, take Susan Mallery's advice: "Pack this on in your beach bag and get ready for nonstop fun!" Happy Summer, everyone. Be sure to stop by Roxanne's all new website, for excerpts and character bios (with pics!) or join her facebook author page, to get up to the minute news and insights about the writing life.
http://www.roxannestclaire.com
Shiloh Walker
 Shiloh Walker has dropped the price on some of her older Hunter titles...check them out on Amazon and BN! For our UK readers, Shiloh's IF YOU HEAR HER is now available on the Kindle. Two of her self-published titles, BEG ME and TEMPT ME will be releasing in print shortly. You will be able to order them online in the print book BOUND TEMPTATIONS... read more at her website.
http://www.shilohwalker.com
Claudia Welch
 Only a few more weeks before SORORITY SISTERS will be available on and to celebrate, I'll be at Lady Jane's Salon--Raleigh/Durham as a guest reader late in June. I hope you can come by! Check out ladyjanesrdu.blogspot.com/ for more details. I'll also be at a multi-author book signing on June 7 at the Cary B&N; I hope you can come by and visit!
http://www.claudiawelch.net
Susan Wiggs
 Susan Wiggs is excited to announce the May 1st release of a special bundle: books one through four in The Lakeshore Chronicles. She hopes her readers will enjoy revisiting the Lakeshore Chronicle books and looks forward to releasing the newest installment, RETURN TO WILLOW LAKE, this summer.
http://www.susanwiggs.com
Sandra Worth
 I just returned from the Loire and had the surprise of my life when my son-in-law informed me he was descended from Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, one of the great historical villains I wrote about in my Rose of York novels! That makes my trilogy a family history. You can see for yourself just how bad he was by reading the story. Two of the three are now available as e-books for $2.99 and the publisher is working on the third. All three are available as print books. I'm currently posting photos of my trip to the castles of the Loire on my Facebook page. I'm also on twitter if you'd like to reach me there and I hope you'll visit me at www.sandraworth.com.
http://www.sandraworth.com
Rebecca Zanetti
 Thank you for the wonderful response to TEMPTED, which was released last month. It's nice to hear that people are enjoying Max's story! Also, HUNTED released on April 24th. HUNTED is the third full novel of the Dark Protector series and features Conn, the ultimate vampire soldier, who accidentally mated witch Moira Dunne a century ago. He gave her a hundred years to train as a witch, and time is up. Moira is an interesting heroine who deals with trying to choose her own path, much like the rest of us. Her people expect her to join their ruling council and lead...and Conn expects her to be a vampire mate in a safe place. Yet Moira has her own calling...to be a tough enforcer. She deals with that question faced by so many of us...what is the right path for us? Of course, she does it with quantum physics and altering matter...almost blowing up her Alpha male. Good thing Conn knows how to deal with witches. Check out HUNTED today.
http://www.rebeccazanetti.com
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