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Guest Post: Romance and the Series: What’s the Appeal? by Tracy Sumner + Giveaway
I am very happy to welcome to BLI today historical romance author Tracy Sumner, who is busy celebrating the release of her latest story, a Christmas novella: To Desire a Scoundrel, which was released this week! Woohoo, congratulations Tracy! *throws confetti* So read on to discover why Tracy as an author loves series and for a chance to win a copy of her book!
Romance and the Series: What’s the Appeal? by Tracy Sumner
So excited to be a part of Book Lovers, Inc.! Thanks for having me.
First off, I should say that not only am I romance writer, I’m a huge romance reader. And I love series. Love them. What is that captures our attention about connected novels? As readers, we get an update on beloved characters in the next book, sure. The birth of a child, further affirmation that our devoted couple from …
featured,Giveaways,Guest Post,The Latin Lover,Tracy Sumner 
16 Dec 2011
51 comments
Advent Calendar Day 15: Deadly Descent by Kaylea Cross + Giveaway
Welcome to the 15th day of Book Lovers Inc Advent Calendar. Each day we will offer you one great read in a giveaway on all 24 days till Christmas.
Today you will have the chance to win Deadly Descent by Kaylea Cross, Book #1 in the Bagram Special Ops series by romantic suspense and military romance author Kalyea Cross. I’ll start by a revelation/confession: not only was Deadly Descent a favourite read of mine in 2011, but it was also THE novel which made me discover a whole new genre: the world of military romance! (And if you think military romance equals romantic suspense you are mistaken and it is great time you discovered MR!)
I can only recommend Deadly Descent to anyone who loves thrilling action and sizzling romance, it was a fantastic read and I’m looking forward to reading the next books …
Romance and Me: Holiday Romances
Hey Everyone!
Only 2 more weeks and it is Christmas!! *wait a few moments while I jump up and down and calm down my excitement* Ok I’m back. So with the holidays fast approaching I think the topic of today’s discussion is quite obvious: it’s time we talked about holiday romances!
Starting from the end of October holiday themed books start to flood bookshelves, and after mid-November everywhere you look you see Christmassy covers and holiday-related titles.
Until last year somehow I haven’t noticed this trend (maybe because I wasn’t blogging yet), but I participated in my very first holiday reading challenge last year and thanks to it I discovered the sub-category of holiday romances and became a fan! Maybe it’s because I love Christmas, and everything related to the holidays, or that I’ve always enjoyed holiday films as well, but I know that the combination …
Romance and Me,The Latin Lover 14 Dec 2011
11 comments
Review: More Than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart
Format read: ebook
Release Date: 28 June 2011
Number of pages: 288 pages
Publisher: Lose Id.
Formats available: ebook
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon
Blurb:
Wickedly sexy James Bowen is a bad boy of the highest order — tattoos and attitude included — which unfortunately ranks way up on Tate’s not-a-chance-in-hell list, right there along with skydiving naked over Teheran and juggling Ebola vials just for kicks. But what the heck, she’s on holiday, the guy is absolutely irresistible, and she needs to unplug from her life. With her dad and brother gone, Tate is left to deal with the family restaurant, which is fast going down the drain. Her employees are acting out, her boyfriend has bailed out, and her very own private stalker is emailing her to death with lovely threats of doom, fire, and dismemberment. So yeah, maybe a little holiday fling is in order. Strictly sex though, and …
4 Stars,Elle Aycart,featured,Review,The Latin Lover 14 Dec 2011
9 comments
Interview with Elle Aycart + Giveaway
We are very happy to welcome to BLI international author and certified globetrotter Elle Aycart, who is here today to tell you about her smashing debut novel More Than Meets the Ink, which let me tell you is a seriously scorching hot and sexy read! *fans herself* (You can read my interview here.)
Stella: Hi Elle, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
Elle: Hi Stella, and thanks for having me.
What to tell you about me? I’ll give you the basics; I’m a 37 year old mother of two – a 9 and a 5 y. o. girls – who spends her days running after them and trying to take care of a small sushi take-out business.
I was born in Barcelona Spain but at age 18 I went to study abroad, first …
Elle Aycart,featured,Giveaways,Interview,The Latin Lover 14 Dec 2011
20 comments
The Leave-Me-Alone-I-Want-To-Forget-About-Work Winner post
Hey Everyone!
The holidays are approaching but sadly I’m not saying this because I feel the Christmas spirit due to holiday songs being played everywhere or smelling mulled wine on the street, no sadly I say that because all our clients have gone crazy and realized that the year is almost over and they want to finalize things before 2012 rolls around. Meaning that this past week I didn’t get home before 9-10 pm. Every.single.night. I could hurt these people with my Death Glare; why don’t they realize that people (=that is I) need and want to get in the holiday spirit by relaxing and spending time on more agreeable matters?! Grr. So another weekend I had to work, and I so cannot wait for the holidays to roll around and go on vacation. I want some breathing time please!
But I’ll take a deep breath and let you …
The Latin Lover,Winners 11 Dec 2011
9 comments
Advent Calendar Day 10: Carnal Secrets by Nadia Lee + Giveaway
Welcome to the 10th day of Book Lovers Inc Advent Calendar. Each day we will offer you one great read in a giveaway on all 24 days till Christmas.
Today you will have the chance to win Carnal Secrets, a stellar (and sizzling!) contemporary romance both Lea and I fell in love with at first read!
Nadia Lee enchanted us with her gripping strorytelling, realistic characters and off-the-charts intense emotions. (The chemistry between the h/h was one of the hottest and most intense thing I have ever read!) So let us share this gem with you, and trust two of your resident Book Lovers when they say that Carnal Secrets is a novel you absolutely must read! 😉
Length: 132 Pages
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: February 17, 2011
Formats Available: eBook, Kindle, Nook
Purchasing Info: Smashwords,
Advent Calendar,featured,Giveaways,Nadia Lee,The Latin Lover 10 Dec 2011
22 comments
Review: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
Format read: ebook
Release Date: 1 November 2011
Number of pages: 684 pages
Publisher: Forever
Formats available: ebook, paperback
Source: review copy provided by publisher through NetGalley
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon
Christmas in Lucky Harbor is a 2-in-1 reissue of Simply Irresistible and The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis, this review is only of the 1st story: Simply Irresistible
Blurb:
Simply Irresistible – Book #1 in the Lucky Harbor series
Maddie Moore’s whole life needs a makeover.
In one fell swoop, Maddie loses her boyfriend (her decision) and her job (so not her decision). But rather than drowning her sorrows in bags of potato chips, Maddie leaves L.A. to claim the inheritance left by her free-spirited mother-a ramshackle inn nestled in the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington.
Starting over won’t be easy. Yet Maddie sees the potential for a new home and a new career-if only she can convince her two …
4 1/2 Stars,Jill Shalvis,Review,The Latin Lover 8 Dec 2011
9 comments
Advent Calendar Day 7: Something Secret This Way Comes by Sierra Dean + Giveaway
Welcome to the 7th day of Book Lovers Inc Advent Calendar. Each day we will offer you one great read in a giveaway on all 24 days till Christmas.
Today you will have the chance to win Something Secret This Way Comes, Book #1 in the Secret McQueen new urban fantasy series by Sierra Dean. It was love and (squeeing fangirl-dom) for me at first read, Sierra Dean’s urban fantasy world and her well fleshed out characters spellbound me instantly, and I can reassure you that Something Secret This Way Comes was not a one book wonder, Sierra has been every reader’s dream: releasing 3 more Secret McQueen stories since, and trust me all the instalments are fantastic! (Most recently I just read Secret Santa, the holiday novella, which was the perfect Christmas UF story *happy sighs*)
This series is so addictive, even with Sierra being this prolific it …
Review: Dangerous Charade by Elizabeth Means
Format read: ebook
Release Date: 1 September 2011
Number of pages: 288 pages
Publisher: English Tea Rose
Formats available: ebook, paperback
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon
Blurb:
To escape an arranged marriage Gabrielle Broussard flees her home and becomes an undercover investigator with an elite, all-female investigative agency. Her first assignment, as governess at Westford castle to investigate the suspicious death of the Countess of Westford, quickly becomes complicated when she finds herself attracted to her number one suspect. Lord Julian Blackwell is a survivor. After his father’s bankruptcy, he becomes a self-made man in Victorian England’s booming industrial era. Trapped into a loveless marriage, he has survived the shock of his wife’s sudden death. But now he must survive rumors and outright accusations. Hiring a private agency to investigate and prove his innocence seems like a good idea…until desire threatens to compromise both the case and the life of the investigator.
My Thoughts: When I …
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