Forever's Paranormal Blog Tour January 30 - February 8

I finished Midnight Reckoning and am engaged by Firelight - good books! Visit here next Wednesday 2/1 for reviews, Q&A and chance to win both books!

Here is the full tour list:
          Blog URL                        Posting Date    
My Book Addiction and More    1/30/2011 with Q&A
http://www.lovetoreadforfun.com    1/30/2011
http://maryinhb.blogspot.com    1/30/2011
http://www.renees-reads.blogspot.com/    1/30/2011
http://bodicerippernovels.wordpress.com    1/30/2011
http://www.thebookgirl.net    1/30/2011
http://www.justanothernewblog.com    1/30/2011
http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com    1/31/2011 with Q&A
rexrobotreviews.com    1/31/2011
www.boekiesbookreviews.com    1/31/2011
http://krazybooklady.blogspot.com    1/31/2011
http://gimmethescoopreviews.blogspot.com/    1/31/2011
http://www.seducedbyabook.com/    2/1/2011 with Q&A
http://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/    2/1/2011 with Q&A
http://paranormalromanticsuspensereviews.blogspot.com    2/2/2011
http://bookofsecretsblog.com    2/2/2011
http://booksandmakeup.blogspot.com/    2/2/2011
http://dreyslibrary.com    2/2/2011
Novelreaction.com    2/2/2011
http://romancingrakes.blogspot.com    2/4/2011
http://thefictionenthusiast.blogspot.com/    2/5/2011
http://www.sarahsblogoffun.com    2/5/2011
hangingwithbells.com    2/6/2011
www.sosaloha.blogspot.com    2/6/2011
http://www.book-obsessed.com    2/6/2011
http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com/    2/7/2011
http://bookslikebreathing.blogspot.com    2/7/2011
http://kimberlysbookshelf.blogspot.com/    2/8/2011
www.tarmyblogspot.blogspot.com    2/8/2011
mothergamerwriter.com    2/8/2011
www.marygramlich.blogspot.com    2/8/2011 with Q&A
http://myfoolishwisdom.blogspot.com    2/8/2011
http://yankeeromancereviewers.blogspot.com/    2/8/2011
http://www.bittenbyparanormalromance.com/    2/8/2011
http://juniperrbreeeze.blogspot.com/    2/8/2011

Sourcebooks' Special eBook Offers for January - Time Sensitive!

CHECK OUT THESE SPECIALS for some great reads at great prices - from info sent in from Sourcebooks! Don't miss the first title link which is active TODAY!!

Gabrielle Kimm’s His Last Duchess is the Daily Deal on Amazon Kindle today. You can get it for only .99 cents here!

 

That’s my last duchess painted on the wall…

Seduced by the hot sun and blinding passions of Renaissance Italy, sixteen-year-old Lucrezia de’ Medici sees a gilded life stretching ahead. Her wealthy new husband handpicked her to be his bride, and his great castle in Ferrara will be her playground. But Alfonso d’Este, Duke of Ferrara quickly proves to be just as dangerous and mysterious as he is dark and handsome, and the stone walls of the castle seem to trap Lucrezia like a prison.

Only the duke’s lover Francesca seems able to tame his increasing fury, as his desperate need to produce an heir drives him deep into precarious obsession. With her head full of heartbroken dreams, Lucrezia flees from him down a dangerous path that may cost her everything.

Step into the elegant world of the Robert Browning poem “My Last Duchess,” as imagined by Gabrielle Kimm, where she brings to life the passions and people of sixteenth-century Tuscany and Ferrara. It is a chilling story of forbidden love and dark decadence that will haunt you.

“A saucy account of Lucrezia de’ Medici’s ill-fated marriage, inspired by Robert Browning’s poem “My Last Duchess.”

            - Kirkus

“Kimm neatly ties up all the loose ends while cleverly setting the stage for a spin-off. Poetry enthusiasts will be intrigued and historical fiction fans will appreciate the authentic Renaissance-era detailing.”

            -Booklist

“This strong first novel is marked by well-developed, memorable protagonists and a pacing that quickens and builds readers' anxiety as the story progresses.”

            - Library Journal 

 ALSO:

Good Afternoon,

I have some really great eBook deals to share with you for the month of January. We have some great romance titles and also some books to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions!

As always, please be patient if our online retailers don’t have every single title uploaded to their discounted price points, but the promotions are set to begin on the start dates listed below. These deals are available with all major e-Book retailers!

Feel free to share the info with your blog readers, on Facebook and Twitter, and however else you’d like to spread the word. Please be sure to check the dates—some of our titles have different start dates than others, but I wanted to let you know what will be happening during this month!

You can always receive the latest information about our eBook deals by checking our eBook deals page, which also lists our eBook retailer partners:  http://www.sourcebooks.com/readers/browse-our-lists/ebook-specials.html.

Happy New Year!

Danielle

Sourcebooks January Deals and Discounts!

 FICTION

The Lady of the Storm by Kathryne Kennedy

Promotional Price: $1.99 (1/10/2012 – 2/6/2012)

Fantasy Romance

There’s a thin line between duty and desire…

Giles Beaumont is stuck in a role he never wanted, trying to safeguard a woman of incendiary powers who doesn’t think she needs a protector.

Cecily Sutton has no idea of the enormity of her true task and no inkling of the effect she’s having on Giles. But somewhere along their perilous journey together, they’ll have no choice but to uncover the deep, dark connection that binds them one to the other…

Lose yourself in renowned author Kathryne Kennedy’s gorgeous love story set in a lush world made of equal parts wonder and danger.

Kathryn Kennedy's thrilling conclusion to the Elven Lords Series, The Lord of Illusion, releases in February. Check out The Lady of the Storm first!

The Making of a Duchess by Shana Galen

Promotional Price: $1.99 (1/10/2012 – 2/6/2012)

Regency/Adventure Romance

A very dangerous attraction…

Julien Harcourt, duc de Valère, is more than willing to marry the lovely young lady his mother has chosen. Little does he know, she’s been sent to prove him a spy and a traitor…

And an even more dangerous secret…

Sarah Smith’s mission is to find out whether the Duc’s trips to the Continent are as innocent as he claims, but the way he looks at her is far from innocent…

Their risky game of cat and mouse propels them from the ballrooms of London to the prisons of Paris, and into a fragile love that may not survive their deceptions…

Shana Galen’s new book and highly-anticipated conclusion to the Sons of the Revolution Trilogy, The Rogue Pirate’s Bride, will be available in February!

Warrior by Cheryl Brooks

Promotional Price: $1.99 (1/24/2012 – 2/6/2012)

Sci Fi Romance

“He came to me in the dead of winter, his body burning with fever.”

Even near death, his sensuality is amazing...

Leo arrives on Tisana's doorstep a beaten slave from a near-extinct race with feline genes. As soon as Leo recovers his strength, he'll use his extraordinary sexual talents to bewitch Tisana and make a bolt for freedom...

She has only one chance to tame him...

Tisana, whose healing powers are legendary, already knows Leo's the one who can help her fulfill her destiny... she can't let him get away now. Forced together on a dangerous journey, Tisana must reveal all of her powers, and Leo must give all of himself to gain his freedom...

Cheryl Brooks’ new book Stud, Book 8 in the Cat Star Chronicles, releases in February! Visit her captivating world with Warrior!

NONFICTION

A New Year, A New You!

Nonfiction eBooks for $1.99 (1/1/2012 – 1/31/2012)

SPECIAL OFFER: Start the New Year off right with 40 fantastic titles to help make this year the best yet!  For the month of January, Sourcebooks is offering a wide range of nonfiction titles for only $1.99.  With great selections from categories like Business, Diet & Health, Parenting, and Self Help, no matter what your resolution, we’ve got you covered! To see the full list of titles, please visit this page: http://www.sourcebooks.com/readers/browse-our-lists/ebook-specials/1905-a-new-year-a-new-you.html

In conjunction with this great offer, we’re also giving away one title FREE each week in January:

·         20 Retirement Decisions You Need to Make Right Now (1/8/2012 – 1/14/2012)
·         How To Unspoil Your Child Fast (1/15/2012 – 1/21/2012)
·         Instant Self-Hypnosis (1/22/2012 – 1/28/2012)

Special Savings and Giveaways at eTreasures for Christmas

eTreasures is celebrating Christmas with our friends by giving a 12% discount for twelve days of Christmas shopping from December 13 through December 24, 2011.  You can pick up the code on the home page of the bookstore.

Also check out Twelve days of Christmas giveaways at eTreasures Publishing blog:

To celebrate this great time of year we're hosting 12 of our amazing authors on a whirlwind tour which will culminate with the awarding of some amazing ebooks!  THREE WAYS TO WIN!

#1 Individual post Giveaways:

An author's ebook (and maybe a print book for some) will be offered with each day's post. All comments are considered an entry and everyone who subscribes to our newsletter will get a bonus entry tell us if you are an old or new subscriber.  The post giveaways will be open three days each.

#2 ALSO: At the end of the Twelve day tour one lucky winner from all comments will get a collection of goodies from our authors.

#3  Each of our authors will post for the next twelve days leaving small treasures you can 'collect'.  At the end you will have until 12/26 midnight to submit a Treasure entry to us via email to: etpauthorscontact (at) gmail.com. You must send a list of the 12 authors and the treasure with their post to be entered for an eTreasures Christmas Grand Prize Package. The package includes an eBook download of Joy Brook's brand new novella release Christmas Wish; a $12.00 coupon for any items (ebooks or print) at eTreasures;  and a $12.00 gift card of winner's choice (provided gc available, i.e Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, etc.).  There will be a winner for every twelve entries up to four total winners.

Blog Tour: The Great Scots & Highland Heat Nov 18-22

Do you love the Scots and Highlander stories? Here is your chance to learn about two new releases and maybe win both books! The tour schedule is below - check back 11/19 for my reviews and giveaway.

The

Great Scots & Highland Heat

Blog Tour with

Amanda Scott

and

Margaret Mallory

When Scotland’s Queen Annabella dies, her devastated niece, Lady Marsaili Cargill, takes charge of the seven-year-old prince James, who is second in line to the throne. But rumors abound that the King’s brother—the Duke of Albany—will stop at nothing to fulfill his ambition to govern Scotland. But before Marsi can help the young prince escape to the safety of St. Andrews Academy, she will need to confront the men seeking to use her—and accept the help of the King’s devoted master archer, Sir Ivor Mackintosh. With traitors and assassins all around, Marsi and Ivor must risk all for the little prince James, while hoping for a future that will allow their love to flourish.

HIGHLAND HERO
By Amanda Scott
ISBN: 978-0-446-57430-3
Published by: GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING
Genre: FICTION, ROMANCE
Available now in mass market

Alex MacDonald is known for his skill as a warrior, his prowess with women, and his vow to never take a wife. But now his chieftain has asked him to make the ultimate sacrifice: wed Glynis MacNeil, a lass famed throughout the Highlands for her exquisite beauty—and defiant ways. Familiar with heartbreak, Glynis refuses to fall for another handsome scoundrel. Yet when Alex’s past sins force an unlikely union, Glynis gives in to temptation and becomes his wife. Will their newfound passion be strong enough to fight the enemy that threatens their home, their clan, and their very lives?

THE SINNER
By Margaret Mallory
ISBN: 978-0-446-58310-7
Published by: GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING
Genre: FICTION, ROMANCE
Available November 1 in mass market

The Tour is November 18-22

Posting Date    Tour Participation    Blog URL
11/18/11    Review & Giveaway    http://blog.readaholic.info
11/18/11    Feature and Giveaway    http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/
11/18/11    Feature    http://www.dgr8mom.com/
11/18/11    Giveaway    http://www.justanothernewblog.com
11/18/11    Giveaway, Q&A    http://www.sosaloha.blogspot.com/
11/18/11    Interview      http://booksandmakeup.blogspot.com
11/18/11    Giveaway    http://asthepagesturn.blogspot.com
11/18/11    Giveaway    http://takingtimeformommy.com
11/18/11    Review, Interview, and Giveaway    mybookaddictionandmore.com
11/18/11    Giveaway    http://maryinhb.blogspot.com
11/18/11    Giveaway    http://bodicerippernovels.wordpress.com
11/18/11    Giveaway    http://hangingwithbells.blogspot.com/
11/18/11    Giveaway    www.lovetoreadforfun.com
11/19/11    Interview & Giveaway    http://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/
11/20/11    Giveaway    http://brokenteepee.com
11/20/11    Giveaway    http://thefictionenthusiast.blogspot.com
11/20/11    Review    http://saveyspender.com
11/20/11    Review    http://onebookshy.blogspot.com
11/21/11    Review, Interview, and Giveaway    http://www.seducedbyabook.com/
11/21/11    Giveaway    http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com
11/21/11    Other    marygramlich.blogspot.com
11/22/11    Giveaway    http://paranormalromanticsuspensereviews.blogspot.com
11/22/11    Review    www.BoekiesBookReviews.com
11/22/11    Review    http://bookslikebreathing.blogspot.com
11/22/11    Giveaway    http://www.startingfreshnyc.com/2011/07/historical-romance-group-blog-tour.html

Check Out this Fantasy Novels Prize Pack Giveaway!

I'm sharing this fabulous giveaway contest sent in from

Glass Road Public Relations

Fantasy Novels Giveaway Contest D. Barkley Briggs (Dean Briggs) loves fantasy novels. He is, after all, a fantasy novelist himself. He is about to make one fan's fantasy come true. Dean is giving away, not just one of his books, but a complete young adult fantasy library from 15 top authors. "The Christmas 2011 Fantasy Prize Pack Giveaway" contains forty-eight (48) of the best YA Christian fantasy novels on the planet, plus a brand new Kindle Fire™...FREE! But that's not all. Second Place gets a FREE iPod™ Shuffle. Dean has also collected several mini-prizes, including dragon jewelry and children's books. To enter, you must upload at least one photo of yourself reading a book from Dean's Legends of Karac Tor series (The Book of Names, Corus the Champion, or The Song of Unmaking) to Dean's Facebook page. The contest launches Nov. 1 and concludes Nov. 30. For official rules, visit to deanbriggs.com. Upload a photo and you're entered to win. It's that easy! Be creative with the photo and caption. Have your dog read the book if you want, or read standing in a public water fountain. Strike a pose and have fun, then describe what you love about the book! Photo can be taken in any setting except a retail bookstore or library.    The Fantasy Prize Pack 48 Books, 15 Authors D. Barkley Briggs The Book of Names Corus the Champion The Song of Unmaking Ted Dekker Elyon Infidel Chosen Chaos Lunatic Lisa Bergren Waterfall Cascade Torrent Donita K. Paul Dragons of the Valley Dragons of Chiril Dragons of the Watch Jeffrey Overstreet Auralia's Colors Cyndere's Midnight Raven's Ladder The Ale Boy's Feast Wayne Thomas Batson Sword in the Stars The Errant King W.T. Batson &  Christopher Hopper Curse of the Spider King Venom and Song Bryan Davis Eye of the Oracle Enoch's Ghost The Last of the Nephilim Dennis Jernigan Captured C.S. Lakin The Wolf of Tebron The Map Across Time Scott Appleton Swords of Six Offspring Jonathan Rogers The Secret of the Swamp King The Bark Of The Bog Owl The Way of the Wilderking BONUS BOOKS: DEAN'S PERSONAL FAVORITES Madeleine L'Engle A Wrinkle In Time Wind in the Door A Swiftly Tilting Planet Many Waters Lloyd Alexander The Black Cauldron Book of Three The Castle Llyr Taran Wanderer The High King Susan Cooper Over Sea, Under Stone The Dark is Rising Greenwich The Grey King Silver on the Tree

Sourcebooks Offers British Specials to Remember November

Here is another special announcement in from Sourcebooks!  I have read and reviewed three of the books offered and another book by Ms. Mansell. This is a great chance to get some wonderful books at a great value!

This year, for Guy Fawkes Day on November 5, we have 5 great titles by some of the best British authors around on sale through November 7 :) You can read more about the significance of Guy Fawkes Day here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes and how the day is celebrated now: http://www.westmountexaminer.com/Opinion/Columns/2011-11-02/article-2794543/Remember-Guy-Fawkes-Day-on-Nov.-5/1.

As always, please be patient if our online retailers don’t have every single title uploaded to their discounted price points, but the promotions are set to begin on the start dates listed below. These deals are available with all major e-Book retailers!

Feel free to share the info with your blog readers, on Facebook and Twitter, and however else you’d like to spread the word.

You can always receive the latest information about our ebook deals by joining our newsletter: http://www.sourcebooks.com/readers/browse-our-lists/ebook-specials.html

And don’t forget to check out our Facebook page, The British Babes Book Brigade, where you can interact with our beloved UK authors and learn about their great books: http://www.facebook.com/britishbabesbookbrigade

Enjoy!

Danielle

DANIELLE L. JACKSON | Publicist

  

Remember, Remember the Fifth of November: 5 British Babes for $1.99! 

11/01/2011 – 11/07/2011

Title: Rumor Has It by Jill Mansell

http://www.jillmansell.co.uk/

Rumor Has It sizzles with New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Jill Mansell's signature fresh sense of humor, poignancy, and happy ending with a twist…. Newly single Tilly Cole impulsively moves to a small town, only to find she's arrived in a hotbed of gossip, intrigue, and rampant rivalry for the most desirable man—Jack Lucas, whose reputation is beyond bad. Tilly has no intention of becoming another notch on his bedpost. But she finds the thoughtful, caring guy she comes to value as a friend doesn't seem to fit the town's playboy image. Should she listen to her friends or her heart? Is Tilly being mature and sensible—or running away from the love of her life?

Title: The Greatest Knight by Elisabeth Chadwick

http://www.elizabethchadwick.com/

Royal Protector. Loyal Servant. Forgotten Hero… A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II’s formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor to the heir to the throne. However, being a royal favorite brings its share of danger and jealousy as well as fame and reward. William’s influence over the volatile, fickle Prince Henry and his young wife is resented by less favored courtiers who set about engineering his downfall.

A writer of uncommon historical integrity and accuracy, Elizabeth Chadwick resurrects the true story of one of England’s greatest forgotten heroes in a captivating blend of fact and fiction. The Greatest Knight restores William Marshal to his rightful place at the pinnacle of the Middle Ages, reflecting through him the triumphs, scandals, and power struggles that haven’t changed in eight hundred years.

Title: I am the Chosen King by Helen Hollick

http://www.helenhollick.net/

In this beautifully crafted tale, Harold Godwinesson, the last Saxon King of England, is a respected, quick-witted man both vulnerable and strong, honorable and loving -- and yet, in the end, only human. After the political turmoil and battles leading up to 1066, we all know William the Conqueror takes England. But USA Today Bestseller Helen Hollick will have readers at the edge of their seats, hoping that just this once, for Harold, the story will have a different ending.

Title: Dating Mr. December by Phillipa Ashley

http://phillipa-ashley.com/

When a nice girl asks twelve men to get naked, it’s sure to cause a scandal... Emma Tremayne leaves her high-powered PR job and moves to the Lake District looking for peace, quiet—and celibacy. So perhaps it’s not the best idea when, in the spirit of “community-mindedness,” she agrees to help the local mountain rescue team fundraise by putting together a “tasteful” nude calendar. Especially since quite a lot of the community seems to mind what she’s up to—including the tall, dark and handsome Mr. July, Will Tennant, who appears to have got completely the wrong impression about Emma’s intentions. So how does she convince him that he’s more than just the flavor of the month? 

Title: Mr. Darcy’s Diary by Amanda Grange

http://amandagrange.com/

The only place Darcy could share his innermost feelings was in the private pages of his diary... Torn between his sense of duty to his family name and his growing passion for Elizabeth Bennet, all he can do is struggle not to fall in love. Mr. Darcy's Diary presents the story of the unlikely courtship of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy from Darcy's point of view. This graceful imagining and sequel to Pride and Prejudice explains Darcy's moodiness and the difficulties of his reluctant relationship as he struggles to avoid falling in love with Miss Bennet. Though seemingly stiff and stubborn at times, Darcy's words prove him also to be quite devoted and endearing - qualities that eventually win over Miss Bennet's heart. This continuation of a classic romantic novel is charming and elegant, much like Darcy himself.

Sourcebooks Offers Halloween eBook Specials!

This memo is just in from the desk of Danielle at Sourcebooks to benefit our lovely followers. You can bet I'll be snagging a couple of these that I don't have yet!  Thank you Sourcebooks.

Good Afternoon,

I have some really great Halloween-themed eBook deals to share with you! Please note the dates below—one promotion has started already, so get your creepy reading started :)

As always, please be patient if our online retailers don’t have every single title uploaded to their discounted price points, but the promotions are set to begin on the start dates listed below.

Feel free to share the info with your blog readers, on Facebook and Twitter, and however else you’d like to spread the word.

You can always receive the latest information about our ebook deals by joining our newsletter: http://www.sourcebooks.com/readers/browse-our-lists/ebook-specials.html.   

Happy Halloween!

Danielle

Halloween Spotlight: Plain Fear Forsaken for $2.99! 

(10/25/2011 – 11/03/2011)

Plain Fear Forsaken by Leanna Ellis

Hannah Schmidt pines for Jacob, the boy who saved her life when she drowned, bringing her back from the brink of death by breathing life into her. But Jacob is gone, buried. Levi Fisher loves Hannah. But he knows how much Hannah loved his brother Jacob. He also knows the troubling event that took Jacob out of their lives…. So when a stranger named Akiva comes into their community, carrying with him a dark secret, their love and beliefs will be put to the test. And Hannah must choose between light and dark, between the love she vowed to carry with her and a new possibility of love---a decision that will decide the fate of her soul.

Vampires, Werewolves, and Witches, Oh My! Paranormal Romance for $0.99! 

(10/28/2011 – 11/03/2011)

Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom

Stasi Romanov uses just a little witch magic in her lingerie shop, running a brisk side business in love charms. A disgruntled customer threatening to sue over a failed love spell brings Trevor Barnes to town. Trevor's the best attorney around, and he just happens to be a wizard. Everyone knows that witches and wizards make a volatile combination—sure enough, the sparks fly and almost everyone's getting singed. Add to that Cupid playing a practical joke, a lunar eclipse that nearly precipitates a witch hunt, and some very mysterious goings on at the magical lake, and the feisty witch and gorgeous wizard have more than simply a possible lawsuit on their hands. Can they overcome their objections and settle out of court—and in the bedroom?

Kiss at Your Own Risk by Stephanie Rowe

Trinity Harpswell is a cursed Black Widow--death and mayhem are all part of the job description. If she can manage to go just one more week without accidentally killing someone, she’ll break this killer curse and put her Black Widow days behind her. When sexy Blaine Underhill III shows up at her door and asks for her help rescuing his friend from the clutches of Death’s evil grandma, Trinity gets pulled into a daring high stakes adventure. As Blaine and Trinity join forces to take down a series of underworld assassins, they may just learn that love is the deadliest game of all.

The Wolf Next Door by Lydia Dare

Rogue, Rake…Werewolf. Years ago on a full moon, Lord William Westfield gave way to his inner beast and nearly ruined young Prisca Hawthorne. Knowing he can never trust himself in the arms of the woman he loves, he throws himself into a debauched lifestyle. When Westfield discovers he has a rival for Prisca's love, he decides if she's going to marry a Lycan it damn well better be him. But time is running out as Prisca's other suitor takes an instant and potentially fatal dislike to Westfield.

Merely Magic by Patricia Rice

The daughter of one of the strongest magical lineages, Ninian Malcom Siddons is a powerful witch. Determined to only use her magic for good, she lives a simple, solitary life as a healer in her village, where she meets Drogo… Lord Drogo Ives believes only logic and science can explain the wonders of the universe and doesn’t believe the local folklore about Malcolm witches and Ives men, until he meets Ninian.

Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear

Devlyn is a beta male werewolf in a pack of grays, Bella is the female red werewolf he rescued as a pup. When the pack’s alpha male tries to rape her, she flees and lives as a lone   werewolf until Devlyn comes to bring her back to the pack. The two get embroiled in danger when a local red werewolf goes on a killing spree. While fleeing the murderer and the police, and keeping their whereabouts hidden from the vengeful alpha male of their pack, they find that their love is deep and their mutual attraction irresistible, but Bella knows that if she mates with Devlyn, he’ll have to fight the wicked alpha male, and it’s a fight to the death . .

Strange Neighbors by Ashlyn Chase

When all-star pitcher and shape-shifter Jason Falco buys a small apartment building, he sees it not only as an investment but as a place to escape the demands of major league baseball. That is, until he meets his tenants— a sarcastic unemployed crime-fighter vampire; a wereraven with a morbid sense of humor; a super-friendly salesman werewolf; and two witches with an owl who work as phone sex actresses. Not to mention a beautiful, all-too-human nurse. But with all the hooting, howling, and hollering going on, how's an all-American shapeshifter supposed to sweep a girl off her feet?

Emma and the Vampires by Jane Austen and Wayne Josephson

In this hilarious retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma, screenwriter Wayne Josephson casts Mr. Knightley as one of the most handsome and noble of the gentlemen village vampires.  Blithely unaware of their presence, Emma, who imagines she has a special gift for matchmaking, attempts to arrange the affairs her social circle with delightfully disastrous results.  But when her dear friend Harriet Smith declares her love for Mr. Knightley, Emma realizes she’s the one who wants to stay up all night with him. Fortunately, Mr. Knightley has been hiding a secret deep within his unbeating heart—his (literally) undying love for her… A brilliant mash-up of Jane Austen and the undead. 

The Wild Sight by Loucinda McGary

Haunted by visions of Druid priests and Celtic warriors, Donovan O’Shea left home in Northern Ireland and immigrated to America. With his father ill, he returns to help sell the family property and pub, and now, to his dismay, the “sight” has returned. He inherited the talent from his long-lost mother, who told him to keep it a secret, and he has. He is soon involved in the archaeological excavation on his family’s land and meets American Rylie Powell. Her father walked out on the family when she was a toddler, and she now believes that Donovan’s father is also hers. Donovan knows in his heart this cannot be true as the attraction between them is palpable. In between checking out DNA tests and family histories, the two become involved with murders past and present stemming from the Troubles, a quest that requires Donovan’s gift. Northern Ireland’s violent past combined with supernatural elements add an intriguing twist to this modern love story.

Author Isobel Carr on Blog Talk Radio September 7, 2011

Mark Your Calendars!

ISOBEL CARR's live discussion on BlogTalkRadio

Wednesday Sept. 7th at 1pm ET.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hachettebookgroupfeatures/2011/09/07/l...

Please join Hachette Forever for a live discussion with Forever's first erotic historical author, ISOBEL CARR. She'll discuss RIPE FOR SCANDAL, the second book in her super-sexy series: The League of Second Sons. They'll also delve into the ever-popular topic of fashion and her expertise in historical clothing. 

The Wall Street Journal article, How to Undress a Victorian Lady in Your Next Historical Romance, features Isobel: "Isobel Carr, a historical re-enactor who writes Georgian romance novels, has given a dozen demonstrations for romance writers in the past six years. Her "underwear through the ages" seminar covers the Tudor, Georgian, Regency and Victorian eras."

Whether you're a romance book lover or a fashionista, you won't want to miss this interview!

Call-in or join the live chat to ask Isobel questions. Feel free to email brianne.beersAThbgusa.com if you'd like me to include questions for Isobel in our discussion.

Sourcebooks Celebrates Georgette Heyer's Birthday with eBook Special Sale!!

THIS MESSAGE IS JUST IN FROM Danielle at Sourcebooks - I've made slight modifications to the announcement. The celebration brings readers a gift of a sale!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MS. HEYER! All Available Heyer eBooks $1.99 - 8/15-8/21/11

Tuesday, August 16 would have been Georgette Heyer’s 109th birthday. In honor of this most beloved author, who many call the Queen of Regency Romance, Sourcebooks is discounting EVERY SINGLE one of the eBooks we currently have available to $1.99 for one week, getting Heyer’s Birthday Party started a day early on August 15!

That’s 46 books by Georgette Heyer, plus the fabulous reader companion, Georgette Heyer’s Regency World by Jennifer Kloester, available for $1.99 from August 15-August 21.

This is the perfect time for everyone to read Heyer, and celebrate the woman who was such a prolific author!

Below is the full list of titles, separated by category: regency romance, mystery, historical fiction and non-fiction. Visit this link for more details of the sale and a look at those gorgeous covers:  The eBooks will be available through Sourcebooks.com and major eBook retailers (and please give them some extra time if prices aren’t adjusted right away on Monday—this is a long list and a lot of data to update J). We’re looking forward to Monday, August 15 when our Heyer celebration begins! Enjoy!!

Hip Hip Heyer!

Danielle
 Watch this month for my reviews of Venetia and The Quiet Gentleman!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MS. HEYER!
eBooks Available for $1.99
August 15-August 21, 2011
Heyer’s Birthday: August 16, 2011


REGENCY ROMANCE

1.                  Arabella
2.                  Bath Tangle
3.                  Beauvallet
4.                  The Black Moth
5.                  Black Sheep
6.                  Charity Girl
7.                  The Convenient Marriage
8.                  The Corinthian
9.                  Cotillion
10.              Cousin Kate
11.              Devil’s Cub
12.              False Colours
13.              Faro’s Daughter
14.              The Foundling
15.              Frederica
16.              Friday’s Child
17.              The Grand Sophy
18.              Lady of Quality
19.              The Masqueraders
20.              The Nonesuch
21.              Powder and Patch
22.              The Quiet Gentleman
23.              Regency Buck
24.              The Reluctant Widow
25.              Sylvester
26.              The Talisman Ring
27.              These Old Shades
28.              Venetia


MYSTERY

29.              Behold, Here’s Poison
30.              A Blunt Instrument
31.              Death in the Stocks
32.              Detection Unlimited
33.              Duplicate Death
34.              Envious Casca
35.              Footsteps in the Dark
36.              No Wind of Blame
37.              Penhallow
38.              They Found Him Dead
39.              Unfinished Clue
40.              Why Shoot a Butler?


HISTORICAL FICTION

41.              The Conqueror
42.              An Infamous Army
43.              My Lord John
44.              Royal Escape
45.              Simon the Coldheart
46.              Spanish Bride


NON-FICTION

47.              Georgette Heyer's Regency World

August 5, 2011 Friday Pick Comment Link Fixed

MY APOLOGIES TO THOSE WHO HAD TROUBLE ENTERING THE FRIDAY PICK POST ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNING. I HAD FAILED TO SET THE POST TO ALLOW COMMENTS. I WAS BUSY ALL DAY FRIDAY AT WORK AND NEVER GOT TO CHECK THE POST.  Thanks to several faithful subscribers who brought this to my attention.

THE COMMENT SECTION IS NOW PROPERLY OPEN.

Sourcebooks Shares August eBook Specials!

Thanks to Danielle at Sourcebooks for sharing this announcement! I get to pick up a couple of books too!

Here are a few eBook deals running this week—enjoy!!

As always, please be patient if our online retailers don’t have every single title uploaded to their discounted price points, but the promotion is set to start tomorrow!

Please feel free to share the info with your blog readers, on Facebook and Twitter, and however else you’d like to spread the word!

You can always receive the latest information about our ebook deals by joining our newsletter: http://www.sourcebooks.com/readers/browse-our-lists/ebook-specials.html

Happy Reading!

Danielle

 Sourcebooks, Inc. www.sourcebooks.com | @SourcebooksCasa

AUGUST eBOOK DEALS FROM SOURCEBOOKS

In honor of The Vampire Next Door, book 3 in the sassy paranormal romance series by Ashlyn Chase, book 1, STRANGE NEIGHBORS will be available for FREE from 8/2/11-8/8/11! How can a who is witch afraid of the dark and a vampire who can’t survive in sunlight find a way to be together?

Jeanette Baker is a beloved romance author, and Sourcebooks Casablanca is proud to be bringing her books back in print! With Catriona, a captivating tale of love, danger, and a passion that endures across the boundaries of time, heading back into stores this month, LEGACY will be available for FREE from 8/2/11-8/8/11!!

Are you looking for an adventurous book full of goblins, pixies, fairies and more? Book 2 by Jennifer A. Nielsen, Elliot and the Pixie Plot, hits stores this month but you can start the series from the beginning for FREE this week only (8/2/11-8/8/11) by reading ELLIOT AND THE GOBLIN WAR.

Would you like to brush up on your vocab skills? Or perhaps you know a high school graduate or current student getting ready to head back to school… Download these two reference/study aids to have the best conversation skills in town—not to mention it helps out with testing and college admissions!  Fiske 250 Words Every High School Graduate Needs to Know and Fiske 250 Words Every High School Freshman Needs to Know will both be available for $1.99 for two weeks, 8/2/11-8/15/11!

Sourcebooks Men in Kilts eBook Promotion!

There’s just something about kilts…

Scottish Highlanders are among historical romance fans’ favorite heroes, and Sourcebooks has its own batch of tough warriors (with a soft side, of course) for readers to enjoy! This week Sourcebooks has a FABULOUS eBook deal: 5 of our readers’ favorite men in kilts, for ONLY $0.99!!!

As always, please be patient as the online retailers get the titles uploaded to 99 cents, but the promotion is set to start tomorrow, July 12 and lasts until July 18.

Thanks to Danielle Jackson for sending along this news to share.

DANIELLE L. JACKSON | Publicist
Sourcebooks, Inc. www.sourcebooks.com | @SourcebooksCasa

 Men in Kilts – eBooks for $0.99! (7/12/2011 – 7/18/2011)

Awaken the Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney

A man from another time…

Faelan is from an ancient clan of Scottish Highland warriors, charged with shielding humanity from demonic forces. Betrayed and locked in a time vault, he has been sleeping for nearly two centuries when spunky historian Bree Kirkland inadvertently wakes him. She’s more fearsome than the demon trying to kill him, and if he’s not careful, she’ll uncover the secrets his clan has bled and died to protect…

Could be the treasure she’s been seeking all her life…

When Bree inherits an old treasure map, she discovers a warrior buried in her backyard. But the warrior isn’t dead. Bree shocks Faelan with her modern dress and her boldness, and he infuriates Bree every time he tries to protect her.

With demons suddenly on the move, Bree discovers that Faelan’s duty as protector is in his blood, and that her part in this fight was destined before she was born. But nothing is ever what it seems…

Highland Hellcat by Mary Wine

He wants a wife he can control…

Connor Lindsey is a Highland laird, but his clan’s loyalty is hard won and he takes nothing for granted. He’ll do whatever it takes to find a virtuous wife, even if he has to kidnap her…

She has a spirit that can’t be tamed…

Brina Chattan has always defied convention. She sees no reason to be docile now that she’s been captured by a powerful laird and taken to his storm-tossed castle in the Highlands, far from her home.

When a rival laird’s interference nearly tears them apart, Connor discovers that a woman with a wild streak suits him much better than he’d ever imagined…

The Highlander’s Sword by Amanda Forester

A quiet, flame-haired beauty with secrets of her own…

Lady Aila Graham is destined for the convent, until her brother’s death leaves her an heiress. Soon she is caught between hastily arranged marriage with a Highland warrior, the Abbot’s insistence that she take her vows, the Scottish Laird who kidnaps her, and the traitor from within who betrays them all.

She’s nothing he expected and everything he really needs…

Padyn MacLaren, a battled-hardened knight, returns home to the Highlands after years of fighting the English in France. MacLaren bears the physical scars of battle, but it is the deeper wounds of betrayal that have rocked his faith. Arriving with only a band of war-weary knights, MacLaren finds his land pillaged and his clan scattered. Determined to restore his clan, he sees Aila’s fortune as the answer to his problems…but maybe it’s the woman herself.

Wild Highland Magic by Kendra Leigh Castle

She's a Scottish Highlands werewolf, but no one's ever shown her how to use her powers…

Growing up in America with a father who hates his own nature, Catrionna MacInnes has always tried desperately to control her powers and pretend to be normal. Now her father has brought her and her sisters to Scotland to reunite with the pack they fled years ago…

He's a wizard prince with a devastating secret…

Bastian an Morgaine has found sanctuary among the MacInnes werewolf clan but no relief from the soul-searing curse that haunts him. The minute Cat lays eyes on Bastian, she knows she's met her destiny. In their first encounter, she unwittingly binds him to her for life, and now they're both targets for the evil enemies that are out to destroy their very souls…

Highland Rebel by Judith James

Amidst the upheaval of Cromwell's Britain, Jamie Sinclair's wit and military prowess have served him well. Leading a troop in Scotland, he impetuously marries a captured maiden, saving her from a grim fate.

A Highlands heiress to title and fortune, Catherine Drummond is not the woman Jamie believes her to be. When her people effect her rescue, and he cannot annul the marriage, Jamie goes to recapture his hellcat of a new wife...

In a world where family and creed cannot be trusted, where faith fuels intolerance and war, Catherine and Jamie test the bounds of loyalty, friendship, and trust...