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: Courtney Milan
May 09, 2012 | Wednesday | 41 Comments
I have a lot to say about this novella, so let's get the plot summary part done - which is not easy as a lot happens in a short space. Serena Barton was fired from her position as a governess because she was raped by the duke of Clermont, but because she didn't fight back or shout when it happened, she holds herself partially responsible. Serena is determined to be heard and seen now that she's pregnant, and decides for her own sake and the sake of the child she's now carrying, she will sit outside the duke's home and humiliate…
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March 31, 2012 | Saturday | 0 Comments
The DABWAHA Final Four voting is on now!
From midnight to noon CDT, Courtney Milan's novella Unlocked is facing down Karen Marie Moning's Shadowfever. As of right this moment, it is terribly close. Like, every time I reload the page the tally changes - so this vote totally matters. Check your bracket, drive to various WiFI spots, and use your cell phone, folks. Every last vote will matter.
Then, at noon CDT, Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh wil face Julie James' A Lot Like Love. That race will also be close - so your vote counts today! Good luck and keep your brackets strong!
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January 30, 2012 | Monday | 0 Comments
Tonight at 9pm ET, the window below will go live with book chatting, mayhem, shenanigans, and much Smite discussion. I hope you'll join us for the book club chat about Courtney Milan's Unraveled.
The chat will be from 9-10pm, and Milan will join us at 10pm for a Q&A session. I cannot wait to hear what you thought of this book.
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January 10, 2012 | Tuesday | 3 Comments
Time to name some Unraveled Winners!
The winners of three print copies of Unraveled are:
Kate KF
Kate Gomberg
Julie
And the winners of the three digital copies of Unraveled are:
Sally
Katherinelynn 04
Ashley
Winners, please email me at sarahATsmartbitchestrashybooksDOROTHYcom with your mailing address or email address, so I can get you your winnings! Congrats!
Thanks to everyone who entered, and I really hope you enjoy it. I cannot wait to hear what you think of the book at the end of January.
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January 03, 2012 | Tuesday | 15 Comments
It's fun to read a trilogy and see the complete story of all the featured characters, so I'm making this month's selection the Courtney Milan Hat Trick: Unraveled, better known as "Smite's Story." RedHeadedGirl already gave it an A, but I know so many of you want to discuss the book, so let's read and discuss, shall we? Here's the summary: Smite Turner is renowned for his single-minded devotion to his duty as a magistrate. But behind his relentless focus lies not only a determination to do what is right, but the haunting secrets of his past—secrets that he is…
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January 03, 2012 | Tuesday | 50 Comments
You guys know that I’m in my last year of law school (ABOUT FUCKING TIME) and it’s finals coming up and I SHOULD be writing a paper, but Sarah knows very well that I usually do reviews when I’m avoiding writing. Or studying. Or doing anything I really should be doing. SO HERE I AM and I’m also a little (a lot) unhinged (which totally should be the title of Courtney’s next book). Anyway, so I got an advance copy of Unraveled in a giveaway during the Sizzling Not Summer Book Club chat and there was pressure for a…
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December 13, 2011 | Tuesday | 22 Comments
Courtney Milan's "Unraveled," better known as Smite's Story, is on sale now. Unveiled and Unclaimed were both book club selections, and so many readers were clamoring for Smite's story - I had to make sure you knew it was available. Otherwise someone might have smote me. [ AMZ | BN | ARe ]
Also on sale now for $1.99: Teresa Medeiros' Yours Until Dawn. [Kindle | BN & nook]
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Via many people: Daniel Abraham's Private Letter from Genre to Mainstream - it is sharp and hilarious.
My favorite part: the reply letters in the comments.
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November 30, 2011 | Wednesday | 3 Comments
Time for the Sizzling Book Club Chat for Courtney Milan's Unclaimed. I have seen a few people talking on Twitter and Facebook about how much they liked this book - and that they can't wait to talk about it. ME TOO.
The window below the fold will go live at 9pm ET with chatting and mayhem, and Courtney will join us for Q&A at 10pm. I hope you'll bring a glass of wine and yourself to the chat tonight, as it promises to be a fun and lively discussion.
See you then!
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November 01, 2011 | Tuesday | 14 Comments
If you tuned in to last week’s book chat, you know that our November book club selection is Courtney Milan’s Unclaimed! Unclaimed is the sequel to Unveiled, our February book club selection, and it’s as marvelous as the first book in the Turner series. Here’s the summary: Handsome, wealthy and respected, Sir Mark Turner is the most sought-after bachelor in all of London—and he’s known far and wide for his irreproachable character. But behind his virtuous reputation lies a passionate nature he keeps carefully in check…until he meets the beautiful Jessica Farleigh, the woman he’s waited for all his life.…
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June 20, 2011 | Monday | 3 Comments
Time again for the SBTB and DA bestsellers list, better known as the List With No Official Name. It’s based on our affiliate sales records, it’s fun to examine week to week, and it clearly shifts based on what’s on sale, what we’re talking about, and what you’re interested in reading. Many thanks to Jane for the nook, Kobo, and Sony shortcut code. Hope what you’re reading is awesome! Unlocked by Courtney Milan (nook), (sony), (Kobo) Yours To Keep by Shannon Stacey (nook), (sony), (Kobo) Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer (nook), (sony), (Kobo) Soldier by Grace Burrowes (nook), (sony), (Kobo)…
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May 31, 2011 | Tuesday | 48 Comments
Yesterday when I was formatting my review for Courtney Milan’s Unlocked, I put the author’s name in both the “author” and “publisher” field. I have a feeling I will be doing that more and more often, and I know I’ll be doing it again for Milan. Read on for an interview (as usual, a nosy one) about Milan’s decision to self publish the third book in her trilogy. So what’s the story? You’ve shared why you’re choosing this option: Your readership, your fans, and your dislike of the digital royalty rate. What you think a publisher could have offered to…
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May 30, 2011 | Monday | 43 Comments
I’m taking a break from my weekend with the Hubby (it’s our anniversary weekend, and I made him promise to stay off the computer so I have to as well. NOBODY BREAK ANYTHING IN HERE, PLEASE!) to tell you two things: 1. You should buy this novella immediately. 2. SIDENOTE: If you buy it from AllRomance, you will get a 50% rebate on this book - and anything else you purchased. Remember those Fictionwise micropay dollars we had in bucketloads? Like that, only with romance, and a better selection, and really good customer support. (Disclosure: AllRomance sponsors the book club.…
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May 17, 2011 | Tuesday | 681 Comments
Behold, the excitement! I am containing myself to one exclamation point (not including the title) and that was it. Please appreciate my restraint, here. I have A Pile Of ARCs to give away of my October book, Everything I Know About Love, I Learned from Romance Novels, which so very, very many of you helped create. From the depths of the box on my dining room table currently being fought over by my cats, I have 10 shiny copies to giveaway. But that is Not All. This book is all about the lessons we’ve learned from reading romance novels, and…
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February 23, 2011 | Wednesday | 6 Comments
It’s that time - watch this space at 9pm EST tonight when the chat goes live and we discuss Courtney Milan’s Unveiled. I cannot wait to hear what you thought.
Sizzling Book Club Chat: Unveiled by Courtney Milan
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February 12, 2011 | Saturday | 12 Comments
Tune in on Wednesday, 23 February at 9:00 pm EST for the Sizzling Book Club Chat where we’ll discuss Courtney Milan’s Unveiled, and recipes for preparing your copy for company. I’m kidding.
The chat will begin at 9PM EST, and Milan will join us for questions at 10PM, so I hope you can join us!
And, if you have a suggestion for a March book for the Sizzling Book Club - I am all ears!
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