Penguin's InterMix has offered a rather spiffy giveaway today, and I'm so excited about it. Srsly. And not just about the book, either, though I have a weakness for books wherein weather throws people together. Snow, hurricanes, high humidity, whatever.
Stranded with the Billionaire is the first in a six book series from Jessica Clare who is also sometimes known as Jill Myles. Here's the cover copy:
Billionaire Logan Hawkings needs a vacation.
He’s had a rough time after the death of his father and the betrayal of his fiancée. But with a visit to a recent business acquisition—a private island resort in the Bahamas—he has a chance to mend his broken heart.
When a hurricane blows in, a misplaced passport and a stalled elevator bring Logan together with an unusual woman named Bronte. She’s unlike anyone he’s ever met—down to earth, incredibly sensual, and even quotes Plato.
She also has no clue that he’s rich…
Bronte Dawson, a waitress from the Midwest, is stranded with the hotel’s domineering yet sexy manager Logan. What’s the harm in a little fling when it’s just the two of them, alone in paradise? But after several steamy island nights in Logan’s arms, Bronte’s ready to give her heart—and her body—to the man in charge.
But she soon discovers there’s more to Logan than he’s told her…a billion times more. Now, Bronte’s caught in a whirlwind affair with one of the world’s most powerful men. But can their love endure their differences or will it all just blow over?
The book goes on sale today (yay!) and it's priced at $2.99 (don't tell anyone, but I think that someone at Intermix fell and hit their head, because $2.99 is not a price they usually flirt with, let alone get stuck in elevators with).
But, if you'd like to win a copy, I've got 10!
InterMix Books will give away 10 e-books of Stranded with a Billionaire to 10 winners (open to US and international readers).
Each winner will receive the e-book as a “gift” via their choice of one of four retailers: Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks, B&N Nook or Kobo.
Because WOO!
Standard disclaimers apply: I am not being compensated for this giveaway. Open to international residents 18 years of age or older to the extend permitted by applicable law. Whereas, upon participation in the contest as aforesaid, said participant shall nontheless deliver hereunto all such paraphernilia as reasonably necessary and appropriate. Residents of the International Space Station are eligible, presuming they shop for ebooks. Void where prohibited. Do not operate vehicle while in use. Avoid magnetic fields.Do not bend, fold, mutilate, or spindle.
How do you enter? I'll tell you how! To enter, simply leave a comment below telling me what one thing you'd want to have on you if you were stranded with a billionaire. Breath minths? Chapstick? Tazer? Toenail clippers? Phone cord? What one necessity is required for being stranded with billionaires? Share your packing necessity and you're entered to win. I'll pick the winners Friday 19 April 2013.
Good luck, and be careful in elevators!
Spanx! (at least some that come off easily 🙂
My dogs!
A medical history. They always seem to get around a lot.
Where are we stranded? If it’s an island, definitely sunblock. Otherwise, I’m all for toothpaste. Scratch that, I want toothpaste no matter what.
Bug spray, since all bugs within 50 miles can find me & leave me looking like I have chicken pox or some deadly skin disease from their bites
a book or e-reader because you can’t guarantee the billionaire will be worth your time!
My first thought was I’d bring my kindle with me. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
Swiss army knife. I’ll impress him with my survival skills and he will see that he can’t live without me!
Hmmmmm, I think I would want my trusty Swiss Army Knife, with all the tools. I could defend myself with the blades and clean my teeth with the toothpick. Plus open any handy bottle of wine lying around.
Condoms! And caffeine
My hand luggage / handbag. It usually has my iphone, kindle, passport, cash, a pen, chap stick, comb and a small amount of toiletries.
(If the Billionaire is a douche, I can sell my toothpaste to him as the “stranded” rate. And then spend it on ebooks!)
A discreet pair of ear plugs, because most of the billionaires I can think of are old and tedious and I don’t want to have to listen to them bore on.
Gum—it’s a breath freshener and adhesive!
All my wits about me – for the sparkling conversation. And my Kindle if there is no spark.
a couple pair of undies and a stick of deodorant, both for the obivous reason…….
My laptop, so I can work on my dissertation with minimal distraction.
I would like another billionaire on the OTHER side of me. Nothing like a billionaire sandwich when you’re HONGREEE!
Condoms! Not original, I know… But true.
Chocolate. Chocolate makes everything better.
OK, I assume since they are in a hotel they have food and shelter and such. After that, I’d have to say condoms probably, because I would NOT want to have this billionaire’s baby (or STD) 9 months later.
My kindle
A computer! That way he could electronically transfer his assets to me!
My captcha is “believe32” – I believe I will win an ebook (or a billionaire?)!
I have to go with condoms, too. Lots and lots of condoms.
Kindle and solar battery charger, if billionaire was nice to me would let him charge his phone. If mean, then he would be SOL!
My digital voice recorder, although it depends a bit on the billionaire. But I’m in a union that organizes low-wage workers, and I’d love to catch reactions to things like “Did you know I work so hard for you my fingers tingle at the end of a shift?”
Probably not a romance.
I would definitely want more than one thing but if I had to pick only one, it would be an unlimited supply of contact lenses and contact lens solution. Gotta be able to see him, right?
Condoms. You never know where a billionaire has been…
My first thought was my phone for, well, twitter and books and stuff, but on an island I’d probably say that’s not as important as sunblock. Otherwise the billionaire would want nothing to do with the lobster I’d turn into
I’d have to go with my computer in case the billionaire was boring.
I’m torn between my razor and moisturizer, so I’m going to assume that I’ve just had a waxing so I’ll be stubble-free for a while and go with the moisturizer.
I’d have to say some basic toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, face wash, etc.) or maybe some clean underwear.
Thanks SmartBitches and InterMix for the contest!
The first thing that came to mind was nice under garments!
I would need my toothbrush and a razor.
Bear Grylls
He’s a billionaire? We’re stranded?
I can work with that.
I don’t need a darned thing.
My iPod with the kindle app fully loaded and an Internet connection and a power source. Regardless of whom I’m stranded with!
Captcha: tax52 He probably only paid $52 in income tax for last year, thanks to his sexy, single mom on the run from the mob financial whiz assistant… Too bad she’s not here—I’m sure she has awesome survival skills, too! Oh well, he’ll have to make do with my scintillating company…
I’d definitely want my Swiss Army knife.
Pay31 – nope, I already gave at the office 😉
Duct tape. Whether the billionaire is good or bad, so many uses come to mind.
An ereader full of the kinds of books that would help me sound interesting and witty. (As well as suggestions for things to do with him)
my tweezers, ‘cause otherwise that poor billionaire is going to be stuck w/ a bearded woman with a unibrow. :/