No Sex, Please, I’m Canadian

Guest Post by Anne Holly

I grew up reading romances. Adult romances, mind you – there didn’t seem to be such a thing as YA romance when I was a teen. There might have been, but since I swiped most of my books off my mom, that’s what I read. And I adored them. I still do. But, as I look back, I notice that nearly all of them took place in the US, or possibly Australia or the UK. Very few romances were set in Canada in the nineties. Aside from some Mounties, who were far more heroic than they were sexy, Canadians don’t seem to be very thick on the romance landscape.

I’m not sure this has changed, but perhaps that is my niche – Canadian romance. Is there such a thing? As a people, are we at all romantic or, gasp, sexy? Well, we’re polite. I’m not sure that is conducive to dramatic novels, though.

Nevertheless, Pierre Burton, the famous Canadian writer and TV personality, defined a Canadian as someone who can make love in a canoe without it tipping over. I’ve also heard the quip that we are so sexy we reproduce despite layers of wool. Perhaps Canadians are sexy, despite the Dudley Do Rights of the world – after all, we have a lot of cold months here to fill up.

Maybe it’s just a case of writing what I know. I have travelled a bit, but Canada is what I know inside and out. But I think it’s more than that. The wilds of Canada, the snow, the northern lights, the history, and the people all inspire me, and I think romance comes just as naturally to Canadian stories as any place else. Body heat and trusting partnerships seem rather important when facing a cold world, right?

My contemporary romance Strings Attached takes place in the Canadian north, on a bison ranch. So it’s sort of like a western romance, only a bit more northern. But, in case you don’t buy the sexiness of Canucks, I’ve also added a little southern exposure, as well, in the person of a nice Australian hunk to keep my Canadian heroine warm.

Josie Sergeant has learned one thing by carving out her living from the wilds of the Canadian north: perseverance, optimism and the willingness to do what has to be done can overcome even the harshest of obstacles. Life has taught Theo Sabich, a fellow rancher from Australia, that optimism is a fool’s hope.

When their beloved siblings’ impetuous marriage plans pit Josie and Theo against one another to defend their families, they find more than they bargain for. And when they start seeing each other as more than enemies, they face their greatest challenge – finding the courage to reach out for happiness.

Under the northern lights, their attraction ignites beyond their control… The trouble is a one-time “no strings attached” release of passion is easier said than done when love is hanging by a thread.

*GIVEAWAY*

I’d like to give away a copy of Strings Attached today, so here’s what we’ll do. Visit the book’s website, or the TRR featured interview, and leave a comment here telling me something you’ve learned about the book that interests you, and I will draw one name at random to win a copy of Strings Attached in PDF. (Contest closes Monday, Jan 9, 2012, at 8am EST, after which I will contact the winner if they’ve left their email address or post the winner here with my contact info.)

All the best for the new year, and be sure to keep warm with a good book this winter!

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Anne Holly is a Canadian writer of romance and erotic-romance, as well as a mother and teacher. She is the author of the novel Strings Attached, which was described by The Romance Reviews as “a classic contemporary romance.” She has been published by Wild Horse Press, Decadent Publishing and Rebel Ink Press, and in 2012 by Pink Petal Books. Anne’s work is characterized by its unusual heroes, sweet/spicy balance, witty dialogue, responsible citizenship, and its positive, optimistic nature. She has found a particular niche in holiday romance. You may visit Anne at her blog or website, or find her on GoodReads, Facebook and Twitter  (@anneholly2010). Sign up for her newsletter here. Email: anneholly2010@gmail.com.

GIVEAWAY: The Relic by Maggie Nash

Finding herself in the wilds of a Penang rainforest wasn't something Magda was exactly happy about. Being there on a mission to recover an ancient relic that threatened world peace certainly had its appeal, but the heat, the bugs and wild animals quickly cancelled out any of the excitement of the chase. Adding to her misery was the arrival on the scene of the last person she ever wanted to cross paths with. Vincent Stone, her rival in the search for the relic, and her ex-lover. The man who'd ripped out her heart and trampled on it had no business being in the same country as her, let alone the same town.

Contest ends January 18, 2011. Click here to enter.

Blog-a-Thon Giveaway: a Nook! (among others)

Message from Annie Nichols:

Halloween is here! To celebrate, my author blog group, Paranormal Romantics, is having a huge Blog-a-Thon this weekend.

Thirty different authors are joining us, with thirty different blogs, and thirty contests.

To raise the bar we are also giving away a NOOK!

For more info: http://www.paranormalromantics.blogspot.com

Click on Halloween Blog-a-Thon page.

GIVEAWAY: Bound by Rebellion and A Ghostly Menage

Christa Paige is giving away a copy of her book, BOUND BY REBELLION.

Join here! International. Contest ends 10/29, 1159pm EST.

 
 
Katiya and Lucas are blood-bound mates. Nearly a decade ago, their idyllic relationship quickly devolved into one of animosity. Furious with Luke's meddling in her privacy, Katiya left him. Except they have a pesky issue that continues to bind them together--they must carry on sharing their blood or face the deadly consequences, literally.

Ten years have passed since Kat moved out. Now, their estrangement is firmly in place and she is desperate to get on with her life. So desperate that she will even rebel against the long-held convictions of her people. Secretly, she has formed an infatuation for a co-worker. Tonight, she plans to take it to the next level.

Luke is unhappy with their tenuous situation. He is prepared to do anything to win her back. He wants her in his arms where he can show her the depths of his need. If seduction is the key to their reconciliation, he is more than ready to take her to new levels of pleasure. He needs her home with him to keep her safe and secure.

Once Kat takes a drastic step to alter her life, she comes face to face with a sinister threat. Lucas must find her in time, and when he does, he promises, on his life, that nothing will keep them apart ever again.

 

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Eve Langlais is giving away a copy of her book, A GHOSTLY MENAGE.

Join here! International. Contest ends 10/29, 1159pm EST.

Forget ghosts who rattle chains, try living with ones that like to grope.

Jenna, desperate for change, buys a repossessed home on a whim. The townsfolk claim it's haunted, but Jenna's pretty sure all it needs is some filler to stop the drafts. But before long, even she has to admit, there's more going on here than the vagaries of an old house. And whatever it is keeps making her panties damp and her dreams hot.

Derrick and Mark, werewolf twins, are stuck in their house as disembodied spirits all because of an evil witch. When their fated mate suddenly becomes the new owner, they end up taking haunting to a whole new erotic level.

Can Jenna save the alpha brothers and if she does, can she handle a forever after with not one, but two men?

GIVEAWAY: Twelve Nights and Hurt Me So Good

Hope Tarr is giving away a signed print copy of her book, TWELVE NIGHTS. 

Join here. International! Contest ends 10/26, 1159pm EST.

Bad boy Callum Fraser is head over heels for the first time in his life. Only his beloved, the Lady Alys, is keeping him out of her bed until their wedding Christmas morning. It's enough to drive a man crazy!

Still, he intends to make up for his restraint. There are many ways to seduce, and Callum's a master at all of them. His goal? To leave Alys shivering in desire, anticipating the many delicious ways he'll bring her pleasure on their wedding night and throughout the twelve days of Christmas.

At least that's the plan...until Alys's dead first husband shows up, very much alive!

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Joely Sue Burkhart is also giving away a copy of her book, HURT ME SO GOOD. Our reviewer, Michelle, gave it a 5-star review! "Hats off to Ms. Burkhart as she has once again proven herself a master of developing complex, likeable characters in a world most view as unpalatable."

Join here. International! Contest ends 10/26, 1159pm EST.

One sub to please the Master…in any way he wishes.

Victor Connagher is no stranger to the Dallas BDSM scene. As CEO of a risqué cable channel that caters to adventurous adults, he ensures the lifestyle is portrayed in a positive light. He even supports a local bondage club. Yet behind the cool, confident mask, Victor lives in fear.

Once, and only once, he lost control of his inner Dom—and it cost him his fiancée. Now, no one knows how hard he works to keep his darker appetite for pain buried. No matter how much his saucy, confident associate producer makes his fingers itch to once again take up his riding crop.

Shiloh Holmes is a sub, but she's no doormat. She's always suspected Victor has the skills to feed her insatiable need for pain, and now she's found the perfect way to crack his formidable control. Develop a new reality show, America's Next Top sub…and dare him to compete.

Week after week, as Shiloh fearlessly challenges the real Victor to come out of hiding, he realizes his past mistake was only a blow to his pride. If he loses Shiloh, he could lose his heart.

Warning: Explicit sex, BDSM, reality television, a very reluctant Dom, an audacious sub willing to do anything to win for him, and one very wicked riding crop.

GIVEAWAY: Seven Exes Are Eight Too Many by Heather Wardell

Heather Wardell is graciously giving away a print copy of her book, SEVEN EXES ARE EIGHT TOO MANY. Our reviewer, Danielle G, gave it a 4-star review! "Seven Exes Are Eight Too Many is a well-written romantic comedy that is both laugh-out-loud at moments and tremendously sweet at other times"

Join here. International! Contest ends 10/23, 1159pm EST. (Familiar date, huh!)

The fiercely private Madeleine-Cora Spencer is the last person who should be on a reality TV show, but when she's shunned by a friend's new wife because "you can't trust desperate single women" her pain and humiliation drive her straight to the "Find Your Prince" dating show's web site.

Armed with date-appropriate clothes and a detailed game plan she arrives to meet her potential loves, only to be dumped... on a remote island with seven ex-boyfriends.

Seven exes! Could this be any worse?

GIVEAWAY! Kismet's Kiss by Cate Rowan

Cate Rowan is giving away a copy of Kismet's Kiss! Contest ends 10/20, 1159pm EST. Check it out here.

*** KISMET'S KISS is a two-time RWA Golden Heart? Finalist and a winner of the Duel on the Delta, Molly, and Put Your Heart in a Book contests. ***

In the desert realm of Kad, a deadly epidemic strikes the palace of Sultan Kuramos. Only a magical healer from an enemy land may have the skill to save his household. He doesn't realize that healer is a woman.

Varene finds her own surprises in Kad. She expects the sultan's arrogance, but not his courage or his selfless care of the ill?or the possibility that the epidemic is the curse of a vengeful goddess.

Kaddite culture condemns Varene's mystical talents and her presence triggers a plot to overthrow Kuramos. Yet as he and the healer toil for the cure, he loses his heart to her. She falls for him as well, but how can she relinquish her homeland and her principles for him?especially when he already has a harem and his family may be cursed?

GIVEAWAYS: Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble, The Black Seduction and Storming Hell's Gate

Awesome giveaways over at The Romance Reviews! Ends 10/15, 11:59 pm EST.

A self-deprecating witch with the unique ability to reanimate the dead. A dangerously handsome warlock torn between being her boss and her would-be lover. A six hundred year old English vampire with his own agenda; one that includes an appetite for witches. The Underworld in a state of chaos. Let the games begin.

Life isn’t bad for psychic Jolie Wilkins. True, she doesn’t have a love life to speak of, but she has a cute house in the suburbs of Los Angeles, a cat and a quirky best friend.

Enter Rand Balfour, a sinfully attractive warlock who insists she’s a witch and who just might turn her life upside down. Rand hires her to help him solve a mystery regarding the death of his client who also happens to be a ghost. Jolie not only uncovers the cause of the ghost’s demise but, in the process, she brings him back to life!

Word of Jolie’s incredible ability to bring back the dead spreads like wildfire, putting her at the top of the Underworld’s most wanted list. Consequently, she finds herself at the center of a custody battle between a villainous witch, a dangerous but oh-so-sexy vampire, and her warlock boss, Rand.

Raul VicMoran and Angela Kalucian will not tolerate what Colony is doing to their kind, the jaguars. One of the leaders in the community is making arrangements with the humans to sell their services as mercenaries. Hired killers. To hunt, capture and eliminate someone else’s prey. The level of humiliation is too strong to endure.

After fleeing Colony, Raul and his two male littermates travel through the mountains, south into the desert and finally the jungle as they work their way to Central America where the only other known colony of jaguars live. Raul and Angela’s love for each other blossoms during their trials and ordeals traveling. Angela also comes to respect all three VicMoran males to the point where she feels protective of them. Raul knows in his heart, without any doubt, Angela is his female. No one will ever challenge him for her. But for one night, in the complete blackness of the heart of the jungle, all three VicMoran males will share Angela, truly bonding the four of them together for life.

Reader Advisory: These jaguars aren’t your everyday cuddly tabby cats. The males are wild and feral, the females are strong and won’t roll over to have their tummies rubbed. Heck, they even make leopards seem domesticated. If you like jaguars, want your loving untamed and fierce, then come take a ride on the wild side…if you can stand the heat.

For millennia, Archangel Michael has performed his duty with pride and unfailing commitment, but when a human begins to creep into his thoughts, Michael puts aside his duty to follow his heart.

Storming Hell’s Gate to rescue the human, Draco, goes beyond want. It is a need he can’t explain, even to himself. What is it about the human that calls to his soul? Archangels were created to be warriors not lovers, but one touch from Draco, and Michael’s body cries out for more.

Loving the human could cost him his position in Heaven, but not loving Draco would cost him his soul.

GIVEAWAYS: Butterfly Swords, Fancy Free and Playing for Real

Three wonderful authors are having giveaways at The Romance Reviews. International! Ends Oct 14, 1159pm EST! Don't miss this!

Journey to the very edge of honor, loyalty . . . and love

During China's infamous Tang Dynasty, a time awash with luxury, yet littered with deadly intrigues and fallen royalty, betrayed Princess Ai Li flees before her wedding. Miles from home, with only her delicate butterfly swords for a defense, she enlists the reluctant protection of a blue-eyed warrior?

Battle-scarred, embittered Ryam has always held his own life at cheap value. Ai Li's innocent trust in him and honorable, stubborn nature make him desperate to protect her ?which means not seducing the first woman he has ever truly wanted?

 

It's not every day a girl inherits a condom company, and to say accountant Alice Beasley is astonished and out of her depth is putting it mildly. For an almost virgin, she needs a quick education in all things condom because her inheritance is in danger. Someone is intent on sabotage and playing nasty, trying to destroy her new company.

Alice is suddenly getting down and dirty with charismatic James, the factory manager, all in the name of business, testing new condom designs. The sex is hot. Mind-blowing. It's a dark thrill and an erotic journey. Yeah, it's a hard job, but a girl's got to do what a girl's gotta do.

The testing turns personal. Alice wants James. She craves his talented touch and sultry kisses, she desires passion and physical pleasure on a permanent basis but first she must convince bad-boy James to give up his fancy-free ways?

Warning: Condoms were tested and a few harmed during the writing of this story.

Shelli could never have foreseen how one revised board game was going to change her life forever.

It all begins when she's preparing to attend her company's annual dinner and dance party with her best friends, Adrian and Ethan. She gets more than she bargained for when lust hits her right between the eyes the moment she catches them in flagrante delicto. Later, she is tormented by fantasies of threesomes. But how can she risk their long-time friendship for sex?

Adrian and Ethan are happy as a couple, but they want Shelli too. After several failed seduction maneuvers, they decide to give it one last try by seducing her with an erotic board game specially designed to set them all afire.

WINNER: Pillow Talk by Ruth Hartman

 

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Congratulations to....

pams00@...!

A big thank you to Ruth for hosting this contest, and thank you to all the particpants!

Paranormal Romance Giveaway!

October is here once again, and Hachette is sponsoring another giveaway! Awesome books, too!

 

PLEASURE UNBOUND

by Larissa Ione

Our review here.

Book 2 of the Demonica series, Desire Unchained, review here. 

In a place where ecstasy can cost you your life . . .

She's a demon-slayer who hungers for sensual pleasure-but fears it will always be denied her. Until Tayla Mancuso lands in a hospital run by demons in disguise, and the head doctor, Eidolon, makes her body burn with unslakable desire. But to prove her ultimate loyalty to her peers, she must betray the surgeon who saved her life. 

Two lovers will dare to risk all. 

Eidolon cannot resist this fiery, dangerous woman who fills him with both rage and passion. Not only is she his avowed enemy, but she could very well be the hunter who has been preying upon his people. Torn between his need for the truth and his quest to find his perfect mate before a horrific transformation claims him forever, Eidolon will dare the unthinkable-and let Tayla possess him, body and soul... 

SINS OF THE FLESH

by Caridad Pineiro

Caterina Shaw's days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment-a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body-and she's been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run.

Mick Carrera is a mercenary and an expert at capturing elusive, clever prey. Yet the woman he's hunting down is far from the vicious killer he's been told to expect: Caterina is wounded, vulnerable, and a startling mystery of medical science. Even more, she's a beautiful woman whose innocent sensuality tempts Mick to show her exactly how thrilling pleasure can be. The heat that builds between them is irresistible, but surrendering to it could kill them both . . . for a dangerous group is plotting its next move using Caterina as its deadly pawn.

MY WICKED ENEMY

by Carolyn Jewel 

A desire that can't be controlled...

Carson Philips is a witch on the run. For years, the notorious mage, Alvaro Magellan, has held her as his psychological prisoner. But once Carson gets a glimpse of the true extent of his evil, she flees Magellan's mansion--stealing a stone talisman of unimaginable power on the way. Her only hope for survival is a demon who ignites a voracious hunger in her she can't deny, a longing she can't resist... 

A hunger that can't be sated...

Nikodemus is a warlord with a mission: Kill Magellan and his green-eyed witch at any cost. But when he meets the desperate Carson, the pull of her magic takes his breathe away. He's not sure he can trust this tantalizing woman--she is his enemy--and less sure he can keep his hands off her. But Magellan will stop at nothing to reclaim what belongs to him. Can Nikodemus stop him before his desire for Carson destroys them both?

MARKED BY PASSION

by Kate Perry 

Gabrielle Sansouci Chin is turned for a loop when she receives the ancient scroll that she was marked to protect. Her possession only means one thing...her father is dead. Gabe has no idea how she is going to balance her new responsibilities as a Guardian being a painter by day and a bartender by night. Having just been contracted for her new "Enter the Light" series, Gabe tries to handle it all. But it seems like her luck has run dry when she's ill trained to take her proper place as guardian, having a dry spell at painting, and for some reason can't help but fall for Rhys Llewellyn, the sexy Brit who offers his help in more ways than one.


There are three (3) sets up for grabs! US/Canada only, and no P.O. Boxes, please.

Note: Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if you win in two or more contests, you will receive only one set of the grouped giveaway in the mail.

How to Enter: 

1. Comment in this post.
2. Be a follower! (GFC, Twitter, FB or GR). Old followers are automatically entered. 

Additional Chances to Win: 

1. Each time you spread news of this contest (via Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc) earns you one point as well. Be sure to come back and give us the link of your tweet or announcement.

2. The Romance Reviews review site will be launching on October 12. Registering as a member will earn you two additional points. 

Contest Duration: October 1 to 30, 1159pm EST 

Contest Winner Announcement: October 31

The winner will be selected via Randomizer.org. Be sure to come back and check the Winner Announcement post because instructions to claim your prize will be written there.

WINNER: Lorie O'Clare's giveaway THE BODYGUARD

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Congratulations to....

Casey!

A big thank you to Lorie for hosting this contest, and thank you to all the particpants!

Get your copy of PLAY DIRTY, Lorie's newest release and first book in the Bounty Hunters series. Available now.

Finalists of the WIND WARRIOR Blog Tour Giveaway

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Congratulations to

Misha1989
Dovile
Misskallie2000
jan
Bunnie's mom

for being the finalists!

You're eligible for the drawing of the prizes!

I've already given your names to the author. Good luck!

(Update: The winners from all the participating blogs have been picked, and I'm sorry to say, none from this blog won.)

Wind Warrior is available at Amazon, Book Depository, Barnes and Noble.

Book Summary:

Leslie Michaels is a visionary, and only those close to her know of her special gift and the visions that come when her mind and body surrender to sleep. Fate has a way of righting many wrongs, and for Leslie it is a destiny that changes her life dramatically. But not before she is forced to flee into the wilderness to escape a murderous trapper bent on claiming her for his very own.

Faith and a strong will to survive are her only companions, until she encounters Winnokin, the handsome Seneca war chief who first came to her in her dreams. Not only does he prove to be her rescuer and protector, he teaches her that tragedy can breed happiness and the passion to live and love deeply once again.

Wind Warrior plunges readers into the intimate depths of a relationship that unfolds like a live drama before their eyes while painting an insightful and intriguing portrait of Native Indian life in the 1800s. It is a story of longing, of a wanton need to survive all odds, and a love so strong it conquers human evil. Wind Warrior expresses with cunning words the simple, raw human emotions that hold readers spellbound and captivate their hearts.

WINNER: Venom by Jennifer Estep

And the winner is...

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Michelle!

Congratulations! Please send me your name and mailing address to caroletrr(@)gmail.com. US/Canada only and no P.O. boxes, please.

To everyone, thanks for participating. Remember, Venom is available soon, on September 28. You can even pre order now! Happy reading!

And to Jennifer, thank you for this giveaway!

WINNER: Vanquished by Hope Tarr

And the winner is....

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Virginia C!!!

Congratulations! Please send your name and mailing address (no P.O. Box) to caroletrr(@)gmail.com, and Hope will send you your copy of Vanquished. Happy reading!

BlogFest 2010 Party and Giveaways!

Yay, it's here! Three whole days of parties and fun!

The Romance Reviews is elated to be a part of BlogFest 2010! We review mainly romances, though we also have author interviews and excerpts. And lots of giveaways!

On October 12, our review site will be launching. Visit us there. Oh, here's the link: http://theromancereviews.com/ Do bookmark us! We'll have daily contests, an increasing database of books and reviews, other um...secret (for now) features, and we'll have loads of fun!

What is BlogFest? Like I said, it's a lot of parties with all sorts of yummy goodies. More than 250 participating blogs are having giveaways on their sites, so visit each one, look around, comment and hop, hop, hop! Bookmark those that catch your attention and that you might want to visit again someday.

So, for this BlogFest, we're giving away:

1. US$10 GC

2. Larissa Ione - Sin Undone

3. Joanna Bourne - The Forbidden Rose

There's something for everyone and it's International! Yay!

How to Enter / Rules: 

1. You must be a follower (GFC, at least).

2. Comment by telling us what you'd like to see in a review site (until September 12, 1159pm EST).

Note: Not a follower + no comment = no chance to win.

Additional Chances to Win:

1. Each time you spread news of this contest (via Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc) earns you one point as well. Be sure to come back and give us the link of your tweet or announcement.

2. Follow us! Blogger, Facebook, Twitter, Good Reads. Each "follow" earns you one point. (Old followers are automatically entered.)

Contest Duration: September 10 to 12, 1159pm EST

Contest Winner Announcement: September 13

The winner will be picked via Randomizer.org.

Don't forget about the massive BlogFest 2010 Grand Giveaway!  Head on over to http://ajourneyofbooks.halfzero.net/ and click on the Tracking Site link to head to our own exclusive tracking site.  Once there you can register with a valid email address (to be used solely for the purpose of contacting the winner).  This site will allow you to track your progress through BlogFest 2010!  You can log on from anywhere at any time and continue where you left off.  The best part is that every blog that you visit and mark off through this tracking site will give you one entry into the massive giveaway!  We have a great collection of books, goodies and other swag that is looking for a new home! 

Check out Reflections with Coffee next! All the participating blogs will point you to the next one on the list, so you just have to follow...follow...follow, and you'll be entered in all the giveaways!

True Vows, Hope Tarr, Blogfest 2010 and Jennifer Estep

Now what do True Vows, Hope Tarr, Blogfest 2010 and Jennifer Estep have in common?

We discovered them all this year!

First, True Vows. Lisa Munley of TLC Book Tours approached me in August to see if The Romance Reviews would like to be part of a book tour for an exciting new sub-genre of romance that's about to be unleashed on the market. It's True Vows, Life...Romanticized, a couple's true story of love in novel form. I was seriously wowed, floored. What a marvelous concept! How utterly fascinating and interesting!

Of course I said yes!

Let them tell you in their own words what True Vows is all about. From the True Vows website:

Introducing True Vows, a daring new series from HCI Books that will rock the romance world and redefine memoir forever. A timely new dimension and subgenre of romance, each book in the True Vows series is sexy, entertaining, inspiring, and TRUE.

Welcome to Reality-based, or RB Romance™ where the inspiration of each novel is ripped from the headlines and based on personal interviews with real couples whose love stories read like the best in romantic fiction. Esteemed authors Judith Arnold, Alison Kent, and Julie Leto are beloved story-tellers whose distinctive styles have won them large and loyal followings.  Readers trust them to deliver compelling, page-turning reads, and beginning this fall romance readers will not be disappointed. They will be captivated by the unexpected—an experience that transcends anything that’s ever been offered in the genre before.

When fantasy meets reality anything can happen. Believe it. It’s true.

Want to see your story in book form someday? Submit your story.

Here are the first three books in this sub-genre:

I've read Meet Me in Manhattan and it's amazing! You really don't want to miss this. My stop on the blog tour will be on September 20, which will feature my review, so drop by then. I'll also be having a giveaway of these three books (one winner only).

Other information you might want to know:

Blog Tour info from September to November - Blog Tour starts on Sept 6!

More about True Vows

Chapter Giveaways

Submit your story

Hope Tarr will be visiting the blog on September 8 and 9, and will be sponsoring a giveaway! International! So drop by and come bearing questions! She loves them. ;)

The Romance Reviews is having a Blogfest party from September 10 - 12! The following prizes up for grabs (International), 3 winners:

Larissa Ione - Sin Undone
Joanna Bourne - The Forbidden Rose

Nalini Singh - Play of Passion

Check for the post on September 10 for the instructions to enter the giveaway!

Jennifer Estep will visit the blog from September 13 to 15, and we're also having a giveaway of Elemental Assassin #3 -- Venom, Jennifer's newest release! Check out our review of Spider's Bite. The reviews for Web of Lies and Venom coming soon!

WINNERS: Sizzling Summer Nights Giveaway by Hachette Book Group

With the help of Randomizer.org, here are our winners!

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We Heart Reading
Martha Lawson
asha.marie

Congratulations!

Winners, please send your name and full mailing address (no P.O. Boxes) to caroletrr(@)gmail.com within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize. Hachette will mail the prize directly to you.

Note: Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if they win the same title in two or more contests, they will receive only one copy of the title (or one set in the case of grouped giveaways) in the mail.

Wind Warrior Blog Tour Giveaway: Sept 1 to 30, 2010

Wind Warrior ~ The Iroquois Series ~ Book One

Leslie Michaels is a visionary, and only those close to her know of her special gift and the visions that come when her mind and body surrender to sleep.  Fate has a way of righting many wrongs, and for Leslie it is a destiny that changes her life dramatically. But not before she is forced to flee into the wilderness to escape a murderous trapper bent on claiming her for his very own.  Faith and a strong will to survive are her only companions, until she encounters Winnokin, the handsome Seneca war chief who first came to her in her dreams.  Not only does he prove to be her rescuer and protector, he teaches her that tragedy can breed happiness and the passion to live and love deeply once again.

Wind Warrior plunges readers into the intimate depths of a relationship that unfolds like a live drama before their eyes while painting an insightful and intriguing portrait of Native Indian life in the 1800s.  It is a story of longing, of a wanton need to survive all odds, and a love so strong it conquers human evil. Wind Warrior expresses with cunning words the simple, raw human emotions that hold readers spellbound and captivates their hearts.

On Sale Now at Amazon, Book Depository, Borders, Barnes and Noble 

ISBN# 978-1-61663-162-8

Read more than a dozen reviews on her website at http://www.romanceauthorcynthiaroberts.com. 

About the Author: 

Cynthia Roberts, author of her debut historical romance, Wind Warrior has something pretty darn dynamic for all of The Romance Reviews' visitors, friends and subscribers ... one of the largest blog tour promotional giveaways ever attempted.

Breaking into the world of romance fiction is a challenge unto itself but more so, when you’re a newly published author.  The Romance Reviews is excited to participate in this venture with Cynthia and help introduce Wind Warrior to the world of romance readers.  The bonus … every one has the chance to compete for not one, but five pretty extraordinary prizes which will include:

1.    Romantic Two-lid willow picnic basket with deluxe service for two ~ $125.00 value
2.    Succulent Godiva Chocolate Tier ~ $75.00 value
3.    Exquisite Pearl & Crystal Necklace ~ $50.00 value
4.    Amazon Gift Certificate ~ $25 value
5.    Amazon Gift Certificate ~ $25 value

To view the gifts and read further descriptions, click here.

Contest Rules Are As Follows:

1.    Leave a comment at the end of this post

Additional Chances to Win:

1.    Tweet the following text: Wind Warrior by Cynthia Roberts A story of longing, wanting and a love so strong it conquers human evil. On sale now at Major Book Retailers
2.    Post the same tag on your Facebook and/or Myspace Profile
3.    Be a follower of this blog (old followers are automatically entered) 

Rules:

1.    The list of participating blogs are registered on Cynthia’s website and you may enter to win on every one, however, only one family member may do so in a household.
2.    Open to ALL, not just the US and Canada
3.    Each participating blog will randomly choose five entrants to compete for the grand prize pool where the final 5 winners will be randomly selected
3.    Winners will be chosen on Sept. 30th and notified via email by Cynthia
4.    All finalists must provide their email, name and official delivery address at the time of finalist selection to The Romance Reviews at caroletrr(@)gmail.com
5.    All prizes will be shipped no later than Oct. 30th directly from the distributor
6.    The steps above will be checked to determine your eligibility.

Celebration Contest - Updates

I have faith. I have a lot of faith. But I don't think even if I have mountains of faith, we'll be able to achieve 500 followers by end of August. (Original Celebration Contest post here.)

What a shame! We have such awesome prices.

So, this is what we're going to do.

1. We've decided to extend the deadline by another seven weeks, on October 23 at 1159pm EST.

2. We've also adjusted our goal. We really really really want to give away those prizes. So...

If by October 23, we have 300 followers--

Top Prize = US$30GC from Amazon or Book Depository

Other prizes = 6 books and 7 ebooks (plus Evil's Witness, which is offered by Autumn Jordan) = 14 books in all!

If by October 23, we're able to reach 400 followers (yay!)--

Top Prize = US$40GC from Amazon or Book Depository

Other prizes = 8 books and 8 ebooks (plus Evil's Witness, which is offered by Autumn Jordan) = 17 books in all!

If by October 23, we're able to reach 500 followers (double yay!)--

Top Prize = US$50GC from Amazon or Book Depository

Other prizes = 10 books and 10 ebooks (plus Evil's Witness, which is offered by Autumn Jordan) = 21 books in all!

So whatever number we reach, by October 23, it'll be raining prizes!

3. Announcement of winners will be on October 31. Please come back to check if you won, because instructions will be posted then.

Yeah, I think this plan will work. :)