Now, He’s Sexy…What Makes a Hero Stand Out? by Sloan Parker + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome Author Sloan Parker here at Book Lovers Inc today. She writes m/m romance and her latest novel Breathe released in 2010. Today she’s here to tell us what makes a hero stand out and who would be better suited to do that than an author who actually has two heroes in her novels. *wink* Please give her a warm welcome and look out for the question at the end for your chance to win your own copy of Breathe.

Thanks to Book Lovers Inc. for inviting me by the blog today. My name is Sloan Parker, and I write m/m (male/male) erotic romances and romantic suspense. Which means when I’m writing, I’m thinking about men…a lot!

So today I thought I’d talk about the hero of romance novels, particularly the type of hero I …

Paris for One: Tips for Heroines Traveling Solo by Angela Henry + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome author Angela Henry here at Book lOvers Inc today. Her latest novel The Paris Secret was released in January and today she is here to tell us about Traveling alone as woman. Please give her a warm welcome and stayed tuned till teh end for a chance to win her book.

In 2007, I took a solo trip to Paris. It was the trip that inspired my romantic suspense thriller, The Paris Secret. Like my heroine, librarian Maya Sinclair, I was apprehensive about going alone to a foreign country where I barely knew the language. But I did my homework before I left and discovered some very valuable tips. Many of these tips I shared with Maya. But I kept a few to myself in order to make her trip …

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

This week, we’re taking you to France! The country of love (Caroline says: *snort*), good food and wine- they should know what a good romance cover should look like! But take a look for yourself- here are some new French releases of books you probably know. Caroline spent hours on the French amazon and raided publishers sites to get you the Good and the Bad and yes also the Are-You-Kidding-Me. Let us know what you think about the French way to entice you to buy them- or not.

Susi: The Mary J. Davidson books looks as ridiculous as the original ones. I’m not much for these comic style covers but I have never read one …

Interview with Rosalind & Christopher from the Tudor Vampire Chronicles + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome Sir Christopher Ellis and Lady Rosalind LLewellyn here at Book Lovers Inc. Those two are the center of the first 2 Tudor Vampire Chronicles novels by Kate Pearce and today we got the chance to ask them anything. *g* We’re talking about the newest addition in this series, Blood of the Rose which will be released tomorrow. Please give them both a warm welcome. And stay tuned till the end because Kate also send a prize along with her two characters.

The Geeky Lover: First I hope you two don’t mind if we skip all the formalities and just keep addressing you Rosalind and Christopher?

Rosalind/Christopher: If you insist. 🙂

The Geeky Lover: What does a typical day in your life look like?

Rosalind: I spend far too much of my time having to traipse around after that …

Review: Death’s Sweet Embrace by Tracey O’Hara

Format Read: e-Book provided by the publisher through netgalley.comRelease Date: January 25, 2011Publisher: EosFormats Available: Paperback, e-BookPurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Book Depository (UK), Book Depository (US), Amazon.com

Book Blurb:

After thousands of years of secret conflict, humans and parahumans have reached an uneasy truce. But unspeakable evil now threatens to shatter the tenuous peace. Teenaged shapeshifters are being slaughtered by a twisted, sadistic serial killer who rips their still-beating hearts from their paralyzed bodies. A task force must be formed to halt the madness—a union of avengers including the vampiric Aeternus, Christian Laroque and Antoinette Petrescu, as well as Kitt Jordan and Raven Matokwe, members of enemy Animalian tribes…and forbidden lovers. A centuries-old blood feud has divided their peoples—pitting wolf against snow leopard in a battle to the death—and if their passion is discovered it …

Interview Author Tracey O’Hara + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome author Tracey O’Hara here at Book Lovers Inc today.  Death’s Sweet Embrace, book 2 in her Dark Brethren series was released this week and she is here to talk a bit about her books and what makes them into something special. Please give Tracey a warm welcome and be sure to check out the end of teh post for your chance to win a signed goodie. *g*The Geeky Lover: Tracey can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Tracey: I’m an Aussie – i.e. born and bred in Australia where I have lived all my life. I am married with 2 sons and 3 cats and am an analyst programmer by day. I first started writing about 6 years ago – I am not one of these writers who have wanted to write from …

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 …

Vampires vs. Shapehifters by Lauren Hammond & Teresa D’Amario

Today we have the ultimate fight night: Lauren Hammond, author of Love Bites, and Teresa D’Amario author of SheWolf, will try to get you on their side. Who’s your favorite- vamp or shifter? See what these 2 ladies think and be sure to tell us your opinion on this topic. Please give Lauren and Teresa a warm welcome.Lauren and the Vamps

Eternal life. Eternal youth. Speed. Strength. Wickedly cool supernatural powers.

Those are only a few of the reasons why vampires are better.

Imagine living forever, what would you do with your eternal life? How many place would you be able to visit? Not only that, but you would be able to see the world evolve. It would definitely be something to live through the centuries and be a first-hand witness to all the advances in modern technology, wouldn’t it?

Age ain’t nothing but a number.. Only when you’re a vampire.. …

The Authors Strike Back (Part 3) with Jory Strong

Today Jory Strong took her chance to grill us about our preferences in setting heroes and heroines. Again not an easy topic but we were strong and didn’t even start a cat fight over the guys. That’s impossible self-control in action you see here. Be sure to tell us what you would have answered. 

Jory Strong: If you could step into any one book and live the story, which would it be and why?

Larissa – The Crazy Lover: argh! hmmm I think I’d like to live in Panem! Just kidding, argh I have to pass on this one =/

Caroline – The HEA Lover: Probably a romance with a HEA *g* I’d choose a story without too much drama. All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins would be nice *g*

Melissa – The Spellbound Lover: Good question. I’d have to say the Harry Potter series. Who …

Confessions of a Simpsons Junkie by Julia Rachel Barrett + Giveaway

Please give a warm welcome to Julia Rachel Barrett. She’s one of the nicest and chattiest authors I know and I’m easily lost in discussion about god and the world with her. So yes, I was thrilled when she agreed to come over for our Blogoversary. Today she will tell us about her little Simpson obsession. Be sure to answer the question at the end of the post to win my favorite book of hers. My dear blogger friend, Susi Sunshine, was kind enough to ask me to write a guest blog for the Book Lovers Inc. blogoversary. Before I launch into my absurd post, let me say congratulations! Book Lovers Inc. is a great blog. I come here often to read the fun reviews, for great book recommendations, and to find out what’s new in the romance/publishing world. Thanks, ladies. I know 2011 will be even better!

All right. …