Interview Author Sarah MacLean + Giveaway

Today it’s with pleasure that we welcome Sarah MacLean on Book Lovers Inc. Sarah is the author of Regency romances, the 2nd book in the series, Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord (yes it’s a mouthful!) was released earlier this week. Let’s give a warm welcome to Sarah. Stay tuned and you can win the first book in the series, Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake.

The HEA Lover: Sarah can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Sarah: Thanks so much for having me!

Well, you already know that I write romance novels for a living . . . so I’ll tell you some other stuff: I live in Brooklyn, New York with my husband, our dog, Baxter, and a ridiculous collection of romance novels.  I’m fascinated by pirates, I spend way too much …

Review: Second Chances by Lauren Dane

Format Read: eBook  copy provided by publisher through NetGalleyRelease Date: October 25th 2010Publisher: Carina PressFormats Available: eBookPurchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Carina Press

Book Blurb:

Ten years ago, Rori Simon left town shy, unattractive and with zero self-esteem. Now she’s back, older, stronger and finally loving herself—and it shows. Hot men are soon knocking at her door, including Jude Callahan, the bad boy who starred in her teenage daydreams…and her adult fantasies.Jude can’t believe the sexy, confident woman before him is actually Rori! She’s gotten under his skin like no other woman has…and brings out secret desires he can’t resist. He wants to dominate Rori with every fiber of his being. Wants to own her and pleasure her. To cherish her as he makes her his.Rori discovers she likes being controlled. She also knows Jude is not …

Review: Matilda Raleigh Invictus by Chris Kelly

Format Read: EbookNumber of Pages: 80 pagesRelease Date: Sept 10th 2010Publisher: Scathach PublishingFormats Available: EbookPurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Smashwords

Book Blurb:

It is 1912, and the British Empire faces the worst magical threat it has ever known, the misuse of ancient Incan crystal skulls. 72 year old former adventuress Matilda Raleigh is brought in as an adviser. But when she realises she has been lied to and betrayed, it falls on Matilda to save the Empire, and possibly the whole world.

My Thoughts:

I never heard about Chris Kelly before, and read the book Matilda Raleigh: Invictus with absolutely no expectations- whether good or bad. Perhaps it’s the best way to approach a story, this way you can’t be disappointed.

The story:
England 1912 – war is on the doorstep of Europe. All nations prepare for …

A late winner!

Hello everyone! In Germany it’s actually already Monday but we will, at least for a second, pretend it to be happy Winner Sunday (how I wish that would be true). I won’t keep you long though…we just have one winner this week.

The lucky winner of Trial by Desire by Courtney Milan is…..

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Debbie

Congrats hon! I will Email you now.

For the rest of you: there are still some wonderful giveaways running. 
Hope you all have a great start into the new week. 

Copyright 2010-11 Book Lovers Inc.

Review: The Eternal Ones by Kristen Miller

Format Read: Print BookNumber of Pages: 416 pagesRelease: Date: August 10, 2010Publisher: RazorbillFormats Available: Hardcover, Paperback, EbookPurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Amazon, Book Depository UK, Book Depository US

Book Blurb:

What if love refused to die?Haven Moore can’t control her visions of a past with a boy called Ethan, and a life in New York that ended in fiery tragedy. In our present, she designs beautiful dresses for her classmates with her best friend Beau. Dressmaking keeps her sane, since she lives with her widowed and heartbroken mother in her tyrannical grandmother’s house in Snope City, a tiny town in Tennessee. Then an impossible group of coincidences conspire to force her to flee to New York, to discover who she is, and who she was.In New York, Haven meets Iain Morrow and is swept …

My Wishlist: Halloween Edition Part 1

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Hello and welcome to another edition of Wishlist post — Halloween edition Part 1 of 2.
The second part of Halloween edition will be on October 28th.

This week post will consist of some upcoming horror novels I am hoping to keep my sleeping at night. Some of these may scare readers but then again, these books mention below might what someone love to read. Even if some of these novels won’t be released until after Halloween, they do sound like a great read!

I do not normally read horror novels but in the spirit of Halloween season, I am going to try give in to my dark side. Hope you all enjoy my picks.

Stephen …

The Good, the Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me?

We’re breaking our current topic mode for a country fight. Today we will try to find our favorite French or German covers and you guys can vote in the comments who’s selection you like best. We had this fight…ahem… discussion for quite some time now and we think we finally need to proclaim a winner.

So please help us and tell us what you think about our selection.

Added after writing the post: we are really sorry but it seems we couldn’t keep it short. At the end you can find cookies so stay tuned.

Caroline’s selection of French covers:

Caroline: When we decided on today’s theme, I was pretty happy I …

Sunny Winner Sunday

Hey everyone.I hope you’re having a sunny Sunday too. It’s so wonderful here in Germany today. I really wish it would stay that way until Summer is finally back.

Okay on to the sunny news. We have a bunch of winners today. Here they are:

The Winner of Three Over Par by Cathryn Brunet is….

Stephanie

The Winner of Mind Games or Double Cross by Carolyn Crane is…

Scorpio M.

The Winner of Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin is…

Lora1967

Congrats! We already contacted you! Please reply within the next 72 hours to claim your price or we will redraw.We still have some giveaways running. Just check out our sidebar. ==>

Happy Sunday!

Copyright 2010-11 Book Lovers Inc.

Review: Amidst a Crowd of Stars by Megan Hart

Format Read: ebookNumber of Pages: 52 pages Release Date: September 7th 2010 (republished)Publisher: Samhain Publishing Formats Available: e-book Purchasing Info: Author’s website, GoodReads, BooksOnBoard

Boor Blurb:

When Marrin Levy sends away for a field-husband to help her on her homestead, the most she hopes for is a man who can help her survive on the harsh desert planet of Lujawed. Keane Dealcore’s heart is as strong as his back, and he brings Marrin more than just his help in the fields. He brings her the love she thought she’d never feel again…

My Thoughts:
Perhaps I shouldn’t start writing this review before my tears are dried but I just can’t help myself. Amidst a Crowd of Stars is probably the best short story I have ever read. It caught my heart on the first page and didn’t let me go until …

Interview Author Meljean Brook + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome author Meljean Brook to Book Lovers Inc today. Her latest novel The Iron Duke was released this week and is the first full length novel in her new steampunk series The Iron Seas. She’s here to talk about her new series and she also has a great giveaway in tow, so be sure to stay tuned till the end of the interview. Please give Meljean a warm welcome.

The Geeky Lover: Meljean can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Meljean: I’m one of those geeky-nerdy types who got lucky enough to make a living doing what I love. And, ha! –that’s about all there is to me.

The Geeky Lover: Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser?

Meljean: I get up early, and work for a little while before …