Isobel Starling stopped by to talk about her series The Shatterproof Bond which has been re-released. Check the bottom of this post to enter for a chance to win a copy of the series. Giveaway provided by the publicist and not operated by SmexyBooks The Shatterproof Bond series is a thriller M/M Romance story set between London, England, Scotland, and Europe. The protagonists are Scotsman Declan Ramsay and Englishman Samuel Aiken. When we first meet Declan he is in a bad Continue Reading
Guest Post & Giveaway: My Favorite Contemporary Romances by Alice Archer
With the rerelease this month of my novel Everyday History, a contemporary gay romance about a young man growing up enough to capture a man who’s all but given up on love, I’ve been reconnecting with my favorite contemporary romances. These stories stuck with me over time. I reread and talk about (and sometimes can’t shut up about) them. They each beguiled me as a reader and informed me as a writer. Hot Target (Troubleshooters #8), by Suzanne Brockmann The subplot of the early connection Continue Reading
Excerpt & Giveaway: Almost Friends by Jill Shalvis
ALMOST JUST FRIENDS by Jill Shalvis (a standalone Wildstone novel) out now! We are teaming up with Jill's publisher, Harper Collins, to give away one paperback copy of Almost Just Friends. Leave a comment below to tell us your favorite book you've read so far in 2020 and we will pick one winner. Comment before 11:59 PM EST on 1/25/2020. Winner will be chosen by 1/27/2020 Piper Manning’s about as tough as they come, she’s had to be. She raised her siblings and they’ve thankfully Continue Reading
Hump Day Sexcerpt & Giveaway: The Chef’s Cutie by Rebecca Norinne and Jamaila Brinkley
Before we get to the very hot excerpt from The Chef's Cutie, out December 16, available for pre-order now. Rebecca and Jamaila are giving away three copies of their book. Comment now through 11:59 pm Friday, December 13 below for a chance to win an ARC. This excerpt features Max and Lizzie's first time together, which comes after spending months trying to fight their attraction. Of course, a New Year's Eve kiss a few chapters before makes it even harder for him to resist her when she shows Continue Reading
Take Our Books Winners!
Set 1- Tej KheraSet 2- TeresaSet 3- Elizabeth HSet 4- Pat LiebermanSet 5- joy fSet 6- Jennifer BeyerSet 7- Diane Sallans All winners have been notified by email. Thanks everyone! Have a wonderful week! Continue Reading
Take Our Books Giveaway!
CONTEST IS CLOSED. Winners have been notified by email. It's that time again! Kini and I have some ARCs that need good homes and we thought Black Friday was the perfect day to give them away! Leave a comment for the set you would like to win. Contest runs through 11:59 PM EST Sunday, December 1, and we will draw random winners Monday evening. Open to US residents. Set # 1Blitzed by Alexa MartinThe Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams Set # 2Faker by Sarah SmithNot the Girl You Continue Reading
Giveaway: Celebrating Kitty Scarlett’s One Year Adoptiversary
One year ago today, I officially adopted Kitty-Scarlett. Just 5 days prior I made an impulsive decision to adopt her. I’d been thinking for years about adopting a pet, but it’s a huge commitment. But in early October I was really feeling my aloneness with my son in college and my parents announcing they would be relocating to Nebraska. I just knew I needed some other living being at home with me. I need to feel less alone. I went to my local shelter with the intention of just looking. I knew I Continue Reading
Excerpt: Sharpest Sting by Jennifer Estep & Giveaway!!
As Gin Blanco, aka the assassin the Spider, I’m used to having a target on my back. But ever since I started investigating the secret society known as the Circle, that target seems bigger than ever. Still, I’m trying to relax and enjoy the events leading up to my friends’ wedding when I learn that an old enemy has returned to Ashland. And that’s the just beginning of my latest nightmare. Soon, I have Circle goons watching my every move, but I have no choice but to continue searching for a key Continue Reading
Take Our Books Giveaway!
CONTEST IS CLOSED. Winners are: Set 1- Nora HurleySet 2- Michelle DrurySet 3- TerrySSet 4- KareniSet 5- DiscoDollyDebSet 6- Brandi Drapinski All winners have been notified by email. Kini and I have some ARCs sitting on our bookshelves that need good homes. Leave a comment for the set you would like to win. We'll select random winners this Sunday evening. Open to US residents. Set #1Well Met by Jen DelucaWaiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey Set #2No Judgements by Meg Continue Reading
RWA Wrap Up and Giveaway
I have been an active member of Romance Twitter for at least five years and reviewing for about three years. Going to the RWA conference has been a dream for a while. It was absolutely a dream come true. To be surrounded by so many romance people just felt so affirming. I arrived on Thursday. Thursday, Friday and Saturday were packed with bookish things and romance people. Seriously it was kind of amazing. Every single person I met was absolutely amazing. Although a lot of people were also Continue Reading