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Smex Scene Sunday–with a Giveaway!

August 26, 2012 by Mandi 100 Comments

A Lady by Midnight (Spindle Cove, #3)

The hero: Militia Commander Samuel Thorne. Has been secretly in love with Kate for a year, but doesn’t feel he is worthy or is best for her. So he keeps his distance.

The heroine: Kate Taylor. Has a birthmark on her face and has never stopped hoping that one day she will find someone to love her. She gets very annoyed that Thorne will never stay in the same room as her (if she only knew why!!)

“What is it? For God’s sake, what is it about me you find so intolerable? So wretchedly unbearable you can’t even stand to be in the same room?”

He muttered a oath. “Stop provoking me. you won’t like the answer.”

“I want to hear it anyhow.”

He plunged one hand into her hair, startling a gasp from her lips. Strong fingers curled to cup the back of her head. His eyes searched her face, and every nerve ending in her body crackled with tension. The sinking sun threw a last flare of red-orange light between them, setting the moment ablaze.

“It’s this.”

With a flex of his arm, he pulled her into kiss.

And he kissed her the way he did everything. Intensely, and with quiet force. His lips pressed firm against hers, demanding a response.

Acting out of pure instinct, Kate shoved at his chest. “release me.”

“I will. But not yet.”

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This is one of the best books I’ve read this year. So romantic. So sexy. So adorably cute. May reviewed it on Friday. I hope everyone has a copy coming to them on Tuesday!!!

To help that along, I have one brand new copy in print to giveaway. I’ll leave the contest open only through today, and pick a winner tomorrow morning. Open to everyone.

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  1. erinf1 says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Thanks for a great review and giveaway! I’ve been reading such great buzz about this book :) I haven’t read Tessa’s books but they are high on my “wish” list :)

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  2. Kaetrin says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Pick me! Pick me! :)

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  3. Malin says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:29 am

    I’m on tenterhooks waiting for this one. I’ve absolutely adored the previous two Spindle Cove books, and I can’t wait to get my hands on this one. The very rave advance reviews just make me even more excited.

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  4. Monique says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Sounds fantastic! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  5. Ren says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Oh pretty please pick me. I read many greta review about this one and want to read it

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  6. Steph C says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:36 am

    Thorne is just going to be yummy I can tell…..

    :-)

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  7. Erin says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:37 am

    I don’t read a lot of historical romance, but this one sounds like a can’t-miss!

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  8. Susan T. says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Wow, hot excerpt. Now I can’t wait to read this book. Thanks.

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  9. kp says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:38 am

    would love to read this book! Thanks for the chance….

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  10. Cheryl McInnis says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:39 am

    I’d like to throw my name in….I love this series :)

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  11. Marie H says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Wow, I’d love to read this book now! Thank you for your review and for the opportunity to win :)

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  12. Elizabeth H. says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Ooooh, this book sounds very smexy! I’d love to win this book! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  13. Musing Bookworm says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:53 am

    This book sounds awesome. I’ll toss my hat in the ring

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  14. mari says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Love the spindle cove series but this one sounds like the best one!

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  15. Kristi says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:03 am

    The cover is gorgeous. It sounds GREAT, I would love to read it.

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  16. Jamie Lynn says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:06 am

    I love Tessa Dare! Her books are always so romantic and I can’t help falling in love with them.

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  17. Amy says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:23 am

    This book sounds great! Please count me in. Thanks!

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  18. julie beasley says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:24 am

    the blurb sounds so good, i like a good historical. thanks for the chance

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  19. Mina DeCaro-Petril says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:31 am

    What a lovely series! I deeply enjoyed the first 2 books and I was so looking forward to this one. I would love to win!
    minadecaro@hotmail.com

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  20. Marissa says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Mmmmm, sounds delish! I love when the passion turns all fiery & explosive. It sure seems like these two will be just that! Woohoo!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  21. EvelynS says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Sounds great!! Can’t wait to get my hands on this book!

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  22. Chris says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Yes please! I have the first book in the series and would love to continue- thanks!

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  23. Angie G. says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:48 am

    I’ve heard nothing but good things. Can’t wait to read this one.

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  24. Diana N. says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I love Tessa Dare and her books! She’s a librarian by day and a writing ninja by night. ;) Can’t wait to read this one.

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  25. LSUReader says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I loved Tessa’s last book in the series. Can’t wait to read this one. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  26. petula winmill says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Hi I live in Spain I hope I can enter this give away . I Love Tessa’s books

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  27. Bernie Stock says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:03 am

    SO HHHOOOTTT!!!!! Wanta Read It!!!!! Pick me Please ( :))

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  28. Amy Kathryn says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:06 am

    I have really enjoyed the Spindle Cover series and am so glad that it seems to be going out with a bang. Thanks for an opportunity to win a copy.

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  29. lee weatherbee says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:07 am

    this sounds awesome!

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  30. Selena Mc says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:07 am

    I have never read a Tessa Dare book & really, really, REALLY want to! I have read two great reviews for this book so far. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  31. Kate L says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:16 am

    This one is definitely on my buy list!

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  32. Lozza says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:18 am

    I have a hard time believing they can top Colin and Minerva, but I’m so excited about this story!

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  33. Jodie says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Looks like a good read! I like it when the characters are not physically perfect.

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  34. Zippy says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Would love to read it. I’ve read a couple of things by this author.

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  35. Erin L says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I love Tessa’s books. Please pick me :-)

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  36. Jayne says

    August 26, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    GAAAHH!!! I am unbelievably excited for this book! I have a very good feeling Thorne is going to be my favorite Spindle Cove hero. Come on Tuesday!

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  37. susan says

    August 26, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    really enjoying this series. I would love to have this book.

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  38. catslady says

    August 26, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    I’ve been hearing so much about this author but I’m afraid I haven’t read her as yet. I hope to change that soon :)

    catslady5(at)aol.com

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  39. winnie says

    August 26, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    I can’t wait to read this one myself. Would love to be entered in the giveaway, thanks for the opportunity :)

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  40. Rebe says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    I love this series! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  41. Lisa B says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Wow you certainly know how to picka great smexy scene. lol I’m sure there are more in this book. I don’t know if i could pick just one. lol I have not read this author before but this book sounds darn good based on that scene.

    Lisa B

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  42. Christina W. says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I’ve never read anything by Tessa Dare, but since your review of this book I’ve been looking her up. This book sounds like a great introduction!

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  43. gamistress66 says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    so looking forward to this one, thanks for the chance to win a copy :) (I love those strong silent ones like Thorne) :D

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  44. Readsalot81 says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    I’m really excited about this release! And that’s a fantastic scene you picked! Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  45. hilly says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Love Tessa Dare and adored A Week To Be Wicked! Thank you for the contest: I’m in!

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  46. Nicole A says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    I’d love to win this one, the first two were great. You’ve hyped this one up so much I can’t wait to read it!

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  47. Calila says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Love Tessa Dare’s books. This sounds like a great read.

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  48. fishgirl182 says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Ooh sounds sexy. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  49. Alexis says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    She’s such a good writer. Can’t wait to read this one!

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  50. SaraO@TheLibrarianReads says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Oooh, I’ve been hearing so many good things about this book! I just purchased the first in the series to catch up. I hear that the tension between the characters builds over the previous books in the series. It would be delightful to win and thus not purchase the book myself, lol, but I’ll def. be reading it anyway! *fingers crossed*

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  51. ClaudiaGC says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    I loved the first two! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  52. Sophia (FV) says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Everyone is raving. I want!! :)

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  53. Estella says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I love Ms. Dare’s books!

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  54. evening-green says

    August 26, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I’d love to win the book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  55. blodeuedd says

    August 26, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    It’s Tessa Dare and I am saying YES :D

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  56. Beebs says

    August 26, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Cannot wait to read this!

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  57. Lobo1tomia says

    August 26, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    I’d love to read Tessa Dare as everyone just raves about her. Thanks!

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  58. Barbara Elness says

    August 26, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Oh wow, A Lady by Midnight sounds like a fantastic story, I can’t wait to read it. :D

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  59. Zoe says

    August 26, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Great giveaway!!!
    Would love to win!!!

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  60. Texas Book Lover says

    August 26, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Oh! For you to say it is one of the best books you have read all year I know it’s fabulous!

    Thanks so much!

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  61. susana says

    August 26, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    The book sounds great. Thanks for the review and the giveaway!

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  62. Sophia says

    August 26, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    I love Tessa Dare! And thanks for the Giveaway

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  63. Liza says

    August 26, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    I love Tessa’s books so much! Counting down days until the release already.

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  64. NN says

    August 26, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    I’m dying to read it!

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  65. infinitieh says

    August 26, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    What a hot scene!

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  66. Michaelene says

    August 26, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I cannot wait for this book!! Thorne has had my eye since the first book!

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  67. Kerrie says

    August 26, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Sounds like a good read!

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  68. CrystalGB says

    August 26, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  69. helen says

    August 26, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    I’ll take it off your hands for you….
    I love all of her books and can’t wait to read it. Can’t wait till Tuesday!

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  70. Sharyn Lewis says

    August 26, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    I can’t wait to read this book. Loved the others in the series. Thanks for having this giveaway.

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  71. Robin Ditto says

    August 26, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I have heard nothing but good things about this book! I enjoy Tessa Dare’s writing and would love to win a copy (winning things is always fun, right?)

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  72. June says

    August 26, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    This does sound like a great book. I have seen some great reviews of it already. Thanks for the chance to win a print copy :)

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  73. Hell Cat says

    August 26, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    Because I love the series so much and the pairing, I am going to…give up some food money at Dragon*Con to read this. Yes, yes I am. It looks so good and the sexiness is off the chart.

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  74. kare_bear83 says

    August 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I have heard wonderful things about this series, and it is on my TBR list. I might have to nudge it closer to the top though!

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  75. Na S. says

    August 26, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    I’ve read other books by Tessa Dare and she creates some great scenes between the couples!

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  76. CK says

    August 26, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Oooh, oooh, pick me! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  77. sarac says

    August 26, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    This book sounds awesome!

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  78. PaigeC says

    August 26, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    I would love to read this book. It sounds great!

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  79. Leslie Qattan says

    August 26, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Yes, please! :-)

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  80. Jen B. says

    August 26, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Fingers crossed!

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  81. JenM says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    I LOVE this series. So much fun to read.

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  82. CindyD says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    Thanks for this giveaway. I’m going to put this author on my to be read list.

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  83. Martha says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Sounds wonderful can’t wait to read it.

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  84. Pam P says

    August 27, 2012 at 12:27 am

    Love this series so far, and seeing great reviews for this newest.

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  85. Olivia says

    August 27, 2012 at 12:57 am

    Me, me, me, me!!!! Pick me!!! I heart this series!

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  86. Flora says

    August 27, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Ohhh it sounds interesting~!

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  87. Ducky says

    August 27, 2012 at 2:07 am

    I just read the first book in this series and loved it.

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  88. Marissa says

    August 27, 2012 at 2:19 am

    I’m not much for historicals but every once in a while one grabs my attention. This is one that grabbed. I love the idea of it being the woman with a birthmark on her face rather than the usual man with the scar. Really can’t wait to read this one!

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  89. bn100 says

    August 27, 2012 at 2:22 am

    The book sounds good.

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  90. Natasha says

    August 27, 2012 at 2:44 am

    Sounds really good!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  91. JessS says

    August 27, 2012 at 3:46 am

    Ooooh this sounds amazing! Thanks for the contest :)

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  92. Stella (Ex Libris) says

    August 27, 2012 at 3:49 am

    I’m really excited to read it as everyone only praises Tessa Dare’s series :-D Thanks for the chance Mandi! *hugs*

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  93. miki says

    August 27, 2012 at 4:37 am

    Thank you a lot for this oppotunity to wion, i don’t know this author yet but it would be a great opportunity to discover her

    all the best

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  94. Lauren says

    August 27, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Looking forward to reading this book.

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  95. sienny says

    August 27, 2012 at 9:14 am

    Tessa Dare.. I’ve read her book once, and it was a sweet story.. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  96. Chelsea Foust says

    August 27, 2012 at 11:01 am

    This book looks great! :)

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  97. Kelly.R says

    August 27, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    I hope this isn’t already closed!

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  98. justpeachy36 says

    August 27, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    I’d love to win!

    justpeachy36@yahoo.com

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  99. Victoria Zumbrum says

    August 27, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    I love romance and I love reading romantic books. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

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  100. ladymilano says

    August 30, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    I like Tessa Dare’s way to write.. ANd this book cover is really xxx ;D
    I read so many great review of this book. So please, count me in! ;)

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