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!
My fully packed bug out bag, for sure!
Plenty of lotion. Because any female billionairess I’d happen to be stuck with would probably, you know, have sore shoulders from being in an elevator for so long.
I would love to have a beautiful body with a great personality to make this man want only me!
My purse, which contains nearly everything that I would ever need. Is it cheating to want to have something that contains so much stuff?
PS: I miss the slightly naughty version of the “are you human?” thingy, Captcha(?). That version was fun!
A time machine that would take me back to my 25 yr old body and then I wouldn’t mind being stranded with a billionaire as long as it’s not The Donald (yuckie).
My husband’s fully packed bug-out bag!
my e-reader, everyone needs a break…lol
Dr. Pepper lip balm. Gives my lips the perfect rosy red tint and smells delicious!
An ereader because…stranded, right?
Disposable razors…because hairy legs are not going to attract a billionaire 😉
That’s easy. I’d need a paperback copy of Stranded With a Billionaire, of course. First, It provides a source of entertainment, and possibly a few tips for how to deal with an alpha male hero in a life or death situation. Second, if I roll it up it could make a handy device to thwap at insects trying to bite me and ward off snakes and alpha male heros who inevitably decide to act like total asshats when they don’t get their way. Third, can I begin to list the practical applications of having this item while stranded on an island? For one, I could use the thick paper cover and fashion a jaunty cap to keep the sun out of my face, and (somehow) assemble the loose pages into a jacket or a pillow or the cover of a lean to. I could use it for kindling for a fire (sorry book) and last but not least (and only if there is no better option) I have toilet paper (again, my apologies, book).
True, it won’t keep my legs or underarms smooth and it certainly can’t prevent pregnancy or the risk of contracting an STD, but I’d have an un-sunburned nose and a clean butt, and I’m not sure you can underestimate the value of things like that in a survival situation.
nothing because i can use my imagination to use the stuff already there where ever we are stranded
Love potion #9
The things in the top drawer of my bedside table. 🙂
Toothpaste and a toothbrush. They pretty much count as one thing, don’t they?
My purse. It’s huge and usually has pens, paper, my nook, and my DSi. I could probably cram this little netbook in there too. ^_^
Or my dogs. If Patch and Meekay don’t like someone, there’s usually a good reason. (Except they suddenly decided last year that they don’t like my older SIL. I’ve no idea why; they used to love her.)
Kindle!
Wet wipes.
Yup.
Lipgloss and a Smile!!!
Fully-stocked*, solar-powered RV. *g*
*With library of excellent romance novels, for entertainment and creative suggestions.
A razor and a toothbrush. Can I please have both?
A copy of “Wilderness survival for dummies”
toothbrush!
My dulcimer, so I could woo him with my dulcet tones. (I’m better at the harp, but it would take up way too much room in the elevator. ;))
A flyswatter. Just because you can never find one when you need one.
A way to escape
A spare sense of humour – for him, of course.
seem29 – that would probably help.
A bottle of shampoo. I hate it when my hair looks greasy.
Sunblock: we are not going to be wearing a lot of clothing.
a cellphone
I would want an amazing book to read! To distract me. Because I’m married.
I want to bring some kind of ultra survival guide. That way, if the rich guy is a jerk I’ve got options, and we’re all more comfortable.
condoms.
My in-flight survival pack. This pack, which is no bigger than a large handbag, contains a little bit of everything I might need to survive being stranded while impressing a billionaire with my preparedness.
Nice bottle of wine and two glasses.
A smartphone! Camera, e-mail, reading, it is a modern day necessity.
Condoms, and lots of them.
So many have said condoms, but man-ho billionaires probably don’t go anywhere without a huge supply, so in case of failure, I’d say antibiotics.
An e-reader in case he ends up being boring or wants to start a book club to talk about romance books!
Deodorant.
Seriously. Small enclosed space for hours? *shudder*