The Authors Strike Back (Part 4) with Seleste DeLaney

This is the last post in this year Blogoversary (we hope you all enjoyed our 13 days of fun and games) and we are happy to welcome Seleste deLaney. She put much torture effort into this interview. Be sure to answer one of the questions in the comments because this is your last chance to get an extra entry. 

Seleste deLaney: What kind of book have you not read yet (either you haven’t found a good one or it’s a concept you just haven’t seen yet), that you’re dying to read?

Susi – The Geeky Lover: I would really like to read something about Ewan McGregor and myself but not sure the rest of the world would be interested in that. =P

Caroline – The HEA Lover: I haven’t read any adult book with Alternate dimensions.I’d love a romance with heroes going through different dimensions.

Stella – The …

Waiting for the next Book by Stacia Kane + Giveaway

Today the phenomenal Stacia Kane took over the daunting task of taking our place on the blog. She will tell you how hard it actually is to keep a secret as an author and how the wait for the next book is out of her point of view. We all know her Downside novels created a huge Terrible Fever- a well deserved one because let’s be honest her books are unique and wonderful. Be sure to answer one of her questions at the end of the post to win an fabulous prize pack. 

So, any of you who follow my blog or my Twitter—if any of you reading this do—will be aware that I finished the fourth Downside book, which still doesn’t have a title, a few weeks ago. This afternoon I heard from my wonderful editor, who (huge sigh of …

Men Don’t Read Romances–Fact or Fiction? by Sara Brookes + Giveaway

Today Sara Brookes is here to finally bring light into the prejudice that men don’t read romance novels. Let’s see what she thinks about this topic and be sure to tell us what your two cents about it are. Let us take a look into your thoughts and you also get the chance to win a book.
From where I’m standing, it’s a fact. Why? Well, I’ve seen it with my own eyes. Numerous occasions as well. In fact, it’s a regular occurrence in my household as my husband reads them. I know, I know. You’re saying: “Sara, you write them, of course your husband reads yours!” Well..okay, yes, he reads mine, but he read a ton of others as well. He has his science fiction, fantasy, western, military, etc, but you’d be surprised to know there’s a vast array of romance novels on his bookshelves. In fact, my …

The Authors Strike Back (Part 2) with Stephanie Julian + Giveaway

Again it’s time to grill some Book Lovers and Stephanie Julian sure knows how to do it. Today she’s torturing us with questions about favorites of all time and you know how hard expecially those questions can be. Be sure to answer one of her questions at the end for your own chance to win!
And Congrats to Steph because her new novel Moonlight Temptation was released today. Wooot, congrats.

Stephanie Julian: Who’s your favorite author and why?
Susi – The Geeky Lover: Megan Hart– I’m addicted. Her books a perfect, no matter which genre. And Sergej Lukyaneko– awesome novels no matter which genre.
Caroline – The HEA Lover: Are we THAT evil when making the interviews? lol Jim Butcher, he writes unique books and the series is getting better and better. *g*
Amanda – The Winged Lover: Jeaniene Frost – I have been professing my love …

The Authors Strike Back with Cathryn Brunet & Stephanie Julian + Giveaway

As we say here in Germany “Rache ist Blutwurst!” (Revenge is Blood Sausage!) some author’s jumped up and screamed yes when we said yes you can actually grill us in return for all the evil questions we threw at you all year. So here is what Blutwurst looks like- we were actually forced to answer them all twitter style (140 characters or less). Please welcome today’s interviewers: Cathryn Brunet and Stephanie Julian. And if you endure it there is a surprise at the end. 😉

Cathryn Brunet: Do you compose a review of the book in your head as you’re reading or do you just try to enjoy (or not) the story?

Susi – The Geeky Lover: Depends. I take notes for review copies but just enjoy my pleasure reads. And …

Explore This! Regency London by Susanna Ives + Giveaway

As you can see we, the Book Lovers, are still on ‘vacations’. Today’s Author takeover will be performed by Author Susanna Ives, who will take us on a tour to Regency London! If you haven’t read Rakes & Radishes yet, I hope this post will be enough of a tease to win you over *g*. Stay tuned and you can be entered to win a copy of Rakes & Radishes!

Thank you Book Lovers Inc. for letting me participate in your Blogoversary
A few months ago, Caroline wrote me with the idea of writing a blog post about London as seen through the eyes of my heroine, Henrietta, in Rakes and Radishes. However, I’ve been so immersed in a Victorian project, that I’m afraid I’ve lost Henrietta’s voice.

So, I’ve combed the pages …

Create a Spell with Author Suzanne McLeod + Contest

Today is the first day of our Author takeover! We start our Blogoversary celebration with Author Suzanne McLeod who will make you work hard to win one of her books in the Spellcracker series! Have you ever dreamed of creating a useful Spell? Today is your chance. Everything’s possible, your imagination’s the limit 😉 Welcome Suzanne!

Yay! Congratulations to the Book Lovers on their blogoversary. And thank you to them for inviting me back to help celebrate! It’s great to be here 🙂

So, the Book Lovers told me that this would be an easy gig, and that instead of them asking me questions, or me doing a blog post, that this time they wanted me to make them do all the work (she says, typing frantically away! Yep, I fell for that one, didn’t I? *g*). But, after wracking my …

Review: "Nice ‘N Naughty", by RJ Fury

Format read: e-Book galley from Manic Readers Review DepotLength: 17 pagesFormats available: e-Book, KindleRelease Date: December 20, 2010Publisher: Noble Romance PublishingPurchasing Info: Noble Romance Publishing, Amazon Kindle Diesel eBook Store

It’s Christmas Eve, and Grady Hobart is feeling anything but “nice.” Not only is he working the graveyard shift at the Traffic Town Truck Stop, but he hasn’t had a customer in over two hours! All that changes when a comely stripper from the Booty Barn strolls in, still in costume as Mrs. Nasty Claus, complete with a black lace thong, matching bra, sheer red cape and six-inch Lucite heels!

Unfortunately, Cherry isn’t there to tempt Grady with her feminine wiles; only to buy her nightly stash of lottery tickets, one more sucker hoping to strike it right with a little bit of luck—and a heaping …

Review: "The Willow", by Stacey Kennedy

Format read: e-Book provided by author for reviewSeries: The Magical Sword Book ILength: 124 pagesFormats available: e-Book, Kindle, PrintRelease Date: July 10, 2010Publisher: Liquid Silver BooksPurchasing Info: Author Website, Liquid Silver Books, Amazon Kindle, Goodreads, All Romance Ebooks, Fictionwise, Barnes & Noble

A past of secrets, a life broken by death―awakens to a world of promise and love, but lurking danger threatens to destroy it all.

In Carson City, Nevada a tragic car accident has claimed the lives of Nexi Jones’ adoptive parents. Now, without them, her reason to live has vanished and she is determined to end her pain.

The problem with that, it’s not heaven she wakes up to, it’s the Otherworld. Nexi must reconcile the truth about her past, and her heritage as part guardian/part witch, while she begins to train to join …

Bookish Eye Candy: Gale – Mockingjay

Mocking JayBook 3By: Suzanne Collins

The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss Everdeen.

Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding.

I hope you all are ready for my Gale. That smile….. Oh that yummy smile*sigh*yum Yum YUMMMMMM*clears throat*um ya sorry. :0) Now here is who I picture playing Gale in the movie version of Mockingjay

 
Gale
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