I have a terrible time keeping up with my favorite authors. I read all over the board, romance (of course!), historical mysteries, Game of Thrones-esque fantasy (Have I told you about the series by Anthony Ryan, BTW?

Start with Blood Song! So good!), also paranormal . . .

You get the point. Of course you do. You read like I do–all the time and always looking–for the stories that continue, for the authors we love, and that wonderful moment when you know you’ve found a new “auto-buy” author. And you have to hunt for everything they’ve ever written.

So … Read more »

My contest over on my Facebook page broke just about every record! I’ve never seen so many LIKES, COMMENTS, or SHARES. So thank you, one and all, who played along. And so, without further ado, the winners are:

Facebook:

Sara McLaughlin

Marianna Buccafuri Clark

Diane Lucy

Bonus for Newsletter Readers:

Christie (@sixfortheroad on Twitter)

Linda Williams

Thanks to one and all for entering and if you are listed as one of the winners, please send me your mailing address via my Contact page! Thanks so much for playing along.… Read more »

Thanks to everyone who entered The Knave of Hearts Newsletter contest, and I apologize to everyone who had problems with the email. Still not sure what went wrong, but to those of you who sent your entries onto me directly, I made sure they were added to the rest of them.

And so, without further ado, the winner of the box of books, goodies and a new Kindle Fire is:

Amanda S. of Laramie, WY

Amanda, I’ll get your box in the mail today and do enjoy your new Kindle!

And a special thank you to everyone who is rushing … Read more »

Countdown to 20

I had no intention of sitting down to write a series when I started ONCE TEMPTED. Yet, as stories often do, the characters blossomed before me and it was the beginning of my love affair with the Danvers family that continues today.

ONCE TEMPTED opens with the death of Orlando Danvers, the youngest of the Danvers brothers. Never have I regretted killing off a character more than shooting Orlando through the heart. Truly, don’t write me, there is no precedent-setting three day Regency operation that will bring him back. And believe me, a lot of you … Read more »

Countdown to 20

I can’t believe my 20th Avon Romance, THE KNAVE OF HEARTS, is about to arrive! To celebrate this amazing run, I thought it would be fun to countdown all 20 books, starting with my first Avon Romance, NO MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE.

This book is unique in that it started out as an idea for a follow up book to Brazen trilogy which I had written for Dell Books. But when I was offered the chance to write for Avon (which had been my dream all along) I jumped to write for the house that published … Read more »

Good reason to subscribe to my newsletter: these awesome people get access to exclusive contests for just being, well, awesome.

And the winners to my latest newsletter contest are:

Mary C. of Seattle, WA
Molly L. of Rogersville, MO
Heather H. of Myrtle Beach, SC

Each of them will receive of box stuffed with books and goodies.

Thank you to everyone who entered and to everyone who isn’t subscribed to my newsletter: What are you waiting for?
(Pssst. Scroll to the top of the page and the box is right there waiting for you.)… Read more »

I totally missed posting a winner last week for the Black Gown v. Red Dress post. I blame being on double-death deadline for letting this slip past me. My sincere apologies. But I am here to set this to rights. The winner for that week’s post is:

Stephanie M:

And for last week’s #TBT post on nicknames in How I Met My Countess, the winner is:

Rosalie Otto:

Each of them will receive an autographed book.

And watch for this Thursday’s Throwback into the Bachelor Chronicles when I take a look at Mad about the Duke, the … Read more »

If you were at RT and entered the Mad About the Major Selfie contest, there are two things you should know:

1) You all cracked me up!
and
2) I couldn’t pick just one winner.

So here are the winners:

ashleygrothwolfe on Instagram

kimberlietx on Instagram

Mary @hufflewhat on Twitter

Ladies, you have 7 days to claim your prize! Email me via my Contact page to claim your Kindle Fires! Congrats and thank you to everyone who shot a picture and fanned their way through RT!

And remember all, Mad About the Major is still on sale until it releases … Read more »

I’m off to the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention this week, and I wanted to make sure anyone who is attending will be able to track me down. So here is my schedule:

Thursday:
8:30-9:45 am
A Military Tribute
While this is a private event, it is actually open to anyone–especially those with ties to the military. I am truly honored to be included. You can get a free ticket at the link above.

11:15-12:15
A Texas Homecoming Craft-Along with Avon Books
I’ll be heading up a crafting table and helping my crew create all kinds of fun. Join me and … Read more »

Thanks to everyone who posted last week in my Throwback Thursday look at the first book in the Bachelor Chronicles, Something About Emmaline.

The winner is:

Congratulations to Bonnie Rose!

And watch for this Thursday’s Throwback and giveaway when This Rake of Mine goes head to head with Love Letters from a Duke.… Read more »