This RITA® Reader Challenge 2014 review was written by Phyllis Laatsch. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Best First Book and Contemporary Romance categories. The summary: Charla Rae Denny was the perfect wife with a perfect life, content to keep the home fires burning while her husband, JB, competed as a champion bull rider. Then their son died in a tragic accident-and everything fell apart. Divorced and saddled with a hill of … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Sweet Spot by Laura Drake →
I received some lovely paper advanced reader copies, and because they were for books I already had, I asked if I could give them away. The answer was, “Sure!” so, hey! Want a book that's not out in paper yet? I got two Kristens and a Drake! Sort of, anyway. I've got one each of the following books. I'm going to use the Rafflecopter to give them away because it's the easiest way when there's … Continue reading Kristen Ashley, Kristen Callihan and Laura Drake ARCs: A Giveaway →
I first met Laura Drake when I spoke at the Orange County Chapter of the RWA in California. She was one of a few authors who took me to lunch when I arrived, and she told me at lunch, not at all unkindly, that I scared her – meaning the possibility of a review scared her. I don't think I was wielding a mallet or a knife at the time or anything. She also drove … Continue reading Her Road Home by Laura Drake →
Time to highlight upcoming virtual romance gatherings! During the Quarantimes, we socialize with earbuds, cocktails, comfy chairs, and comfy pants (or, you know, pants could be very optional in this scenario). I’ve got a whole bunch of events to tell you about online, and I’m going to list them chronologically. Put them in your calendars and check the cabinets for snacks and drinks, because there are several opportunities ahoy to gather with your fellow romance … Continue reading Virtual Romance Events, August Edition! →
Heads up Australia! There are some sales for you at the Amazon.com.au store! Lady Be Good is $2.99 AU right now! This is #2 in the Wynette, Texas, series. For the Americans, it's $5.99, which isn't nearly so awesome. Enjoy, Australia! And big thanks to Missy for the heads up! A British Lady Lady Emma Wells-Finch, the oh-so-proper headmistress of England's St. Gertrude's School for Girls, is a woman on a mission—she has two … Continue reading Books on Sale: SEP for the Aussies, and Great Deaily Deals for the Americans →
Surprise! A Monday Video! I did another video at the RWA literacy signing, but instead of lip synching and fun songs, I asked folks to share with me their favorite romances and characters. Here's the result! Link! I hope you enjoy this peek at the RWA Literacy Signing, and some of the first and favorite romances of the folks who were there. Thank you to the people who participated and let me take their … Continue reading Monday Videos Love the RWA Literacy Signing →
