Showing posts with label Book Features. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Book Features. Show all posts

Aug 28, 2018

Lorelei's Lit Lair Recommends... London's Wicked Affair by Anabelle Bryant~Plus GIVEAWAY!

   London's Wicked Affair
 by Anabelle Bryant
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In Anabelle Bryant’s wickedly romantic new series, secrets and seduction go hand in hand . . .
 
Lunden Beckford, Duke of Scarsdale, has chosen to exile himself far from London, with its painful memories and cruel gossip. Forced back to town on business, he’s eager to make his stay as brief as possible. But first, he must honor his promise to find a suitable husband for his friend’s little sister. On one hand, Amelia Strathmore has grown into a stunning, statuesque beauty. On the other, the willful chit is more likely to scandalize a drawing room with her outspoken opinions than blush prettily. At least she agrees to accept his help—if he fulfills
certain conditions . . .

Though duty-bound to marry, Amelia longs to secretly enjoy some of life’s freedoms first. In this, as in many things, Lunden proves an excellent guide. In fact, Amelia’s girlhood admiration for her brother’s friend is fast becoming something far less innocent. Lunden believes he’s known too much darkness to offer any woman happiness. Yet Amelia is starting to see how much pleasure can lie within the right partnership—especially if one is willing to be a little wicked . . .
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Rhonda's Thoughts
Elegantly written romantic regency.

Aug 11, 2018

Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 Author Spotlight Q&A with Priscilla Oliveras!

In August we begin a series of 10 Author Spotlights with a brief Q&A introducing each of the amazing authors attending  Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 on August 31st in Orlando, FL.  Registration is FULL, but check for cancellations at rwc2018.eventbrite.com
Author #10: Get to know a little more about today's featured author, the delightful Priscilla Oliveras
Books by Priscilla Oliveras
PRISCILLA OLIVERAS writes sweet contemporary romance with a Latinx flavor. Proud of her Puerto Rican-Mexican heritage, she strives to bring authenticity to her novels by sharing her Latinx culture with readers. Her debut release, His Perfect Partner, and the second book in her Matched to Perfection series, Her Perfect Affair, both earned Starred Reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist. Since earning

Aug 10, 2018

Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 Author Spotlight Q&A with Judy McDonough!

In August we begin a series of 10 Author Spotlights with a brief Q&A introducing each of the amazing authors attending  Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 on August 31st in Orlando, FL.  Registration is FULL, but check for cancellations at rwc2018.eventbrite.com
Author #9: Get to know a little more about today's featured author, the fabulous Judy McDonough
Books by Judy McDonough


Judy McDonough is originally from central Arkansas and has a deep love for the South. After two years of college as a Communications major, she joined the U. S. Navy as a Radioman/Information Systems Technician. She was stationed in New Orleans, LA for her entire enlistment where she fell in love with the spirited city, and her New Orleanian husband.

Throughout their 15 years of marriage, they have lived in

Aug 9, 2018

Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 Author Spotlight Q&A with Madeline Martin!


In August we begin a series of 10 Author Spotlights with a brief Q&A introducing each of the amazing authors attending  Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 on August 31st in Orlando, FL.  Registration is FULL, but check for cancellations at rwc2018.eventbrite.com
Author #8: Get to know a little more about today's featured author, the charming Madeline Martin
Books by Madeline Martin

Madeline Martin is a USA TODAY Bestselling author of Scottish set historical romance novels filled with twists and turns, adventure, steamy romance, empowered heroines and the men who are strong enough to love them.

She lives a glitter-filled life in Jacksonville, Florida with her

Aug 8, 2018

Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 Author Spotlight Q&A with Barbara Longley!

In August we begin a series of 10 Author Spotlights with a brief Q&A introducing each of the amazing authors attending  Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 on August 31st in Orlando, FL. Registration is FULL, but check for cancellations at rwc2018.eventbrite.com
Author #7: Get to know a little more about today's featured author, the fantabulous Barbara Longley
Books by Barbara Longley

Award winning, international Amazon bestselling author Barbara Longley and each of her four siblings were born in different states. Because her family moved so frequently, she learned early on how to entertain herself with stories. In 2015, she transitioned out of full-time teaching and into full time writing. Barbara’s contemporary, Celtic fantasy and historical romances will tug at your heartstrings and leave you with a smile.
She divides her time between Minnesota, where her family

Aug 7, 2018

Lorelei's Lit Lair Recommends... GOOD LUCK WITH THAT by Kristan Higgins~ Plus GIVEAWAY!

Giveaway at the end of this post! Ends 8/19/18 U. S. only

   Good Luck With That
by Kristan Higgins 

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New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins is beloved for her heartfelt novels filled with humor and wisdom. Now, she tackles an issue every woman deals with: body image and self-acceptance.
Emerson, Georgia, and Marley have been best friends ever since they met at a weight-loss camp as teens. When Emerson tragically passes away, she leaves one final wish for her best friends: to conquer the fears they still carry as adults.

For each of them, that means something different. For Marley, it's coming to terms with the survivor's guilt she's carried around since her twin sister's death, which has left her blind to the real chance for romance in her life. For Georgia, it's about learning to stop trying to live up to her mother's and brother's ridiculous standards, and learning to accept the love her ex-husband has tried to give her.

But as Marley and Georgia grow stronger, the real meaning of Emerson's dying wish becomes truly clear: more than anything, she wanted her friends to love themselves.

A novel of compassion and insight, Good Luck With That tells the story of two women who learn to embrace themselves just the way they are.


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Eileen's & Lorelei's Thoughts

Aug 6, 2018

Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 Author Spotlight Q&A with Kristal Hollis!


In August we begin a series of 10 Author Spotlights with a brief Q&A introducing each of the amazing authors attending  Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 on August 31st in Orlando, FL.  Registration is FULL, but check for cancellations at rwc2018.eventbrite.com
Author #6: Get to know a little more about today's featured author, the amazing Kristal Hollis
Books by Kristal Hollis

Southern born and bred, Kristal Hollis grew up amid cane fields and orange groves. Books fed her imagination, providing adventurous portals to ancient civilizations, medieval fiefdoms, alternate realities and futuristic worlds. Then, a friend gave her Johanna Lindsey’s FIRES OF

Aug 5, 2018

Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 Author Spotlight Q&A with Debra Fisk!

In August we begin a series of 10 Author Spotlights with a brief Q&A introducing each of the amazing authors attending  Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 on August 31st in Orlando, FL. Registration is FULL, but check for cancellations at rwc2018.eventbrite.com
Author #5: Get to know a little more about today's featured author, the talented Debra Fisk! 
Books by Debra Fisk

Debra Fisk grew up in a small town New Jersey but now makes her home in central Florida.
While working at one of her first jobs she discovered the world of romance novels and fell in love. She is the wife to a doctor, the mother of a son, two dogs and two cats. Her first book Irresistibly Delicious hit number three the Bookstrand Bestsellers list for over 5 weeks straight.

Aug 4, 2018

Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 Author Spotlight Q&A with Kerry Evelyn!

In August we begin a series of 10 Author Spotlights with a brief Q&A introducing each of the amazing authors attending  Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 on August 31st in Orlando, FL.  Registration is FULL, but check for cancellations at rwc2018.eventbrite.com
Author #4: Get to know a little more about today's featured author, the delightful, Kerry Evelyn
Books by Kerry Evelyn

Kerry Evelyn has always been fascinated by people and the backstories that drive them to do what they do. A native of the Massachusetts SouthCoast, she changed her latitude in 2002 and is now a crazy blessed wife and homeschooling mom in Orlando. She loves God, books of all kinds, traveling,

Aug 3, 2018

Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 Author Spotlight with Valerie Bowman!

 In August we begin a series of 10 Author Spotlights with a brief Q&A introducing each of the amazing authors attending  Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 on August 31st in Orlando, FL.  Registration is FULL, but check for cancellations at rwc2018.eventbrite.com
Author #3: Get to know a little more about today's featured author, the charismatic, Valerie Bowman


Books by Valerie Bowman

Valerie Bowman’s books have received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She’s been an RT Reviewers’ Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historical Romance Love and Laughter. Two of her books have been nominated for the Kirkus Prize for fiction.

Valerie grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she’s number

Aug 2, 2018

Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 Author Spotlight Q&A with Sarah Andre!

In August we begin a series of 10 Author Spotlights with a brief Q&A introducing each of the amazing authors attending  Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 on August 31st in Orlando, FL. Registration is FULL, but check for cancellations at rwc2018.eventbrite.com
Author #2: Get to know a little more about today's featured author, the charming, Sarah Andre


Books by Sarah Andre
Sarah Andre is a 2017 RITA® finalist, which is Romance Writers of America highest award of distinction. Sarah’s novels include: Capturing the Queen (2017), Tall, Dark and Damaged (2016) Locked, Loaded and Lying (2015), plus a short story in an anthology, From Florida with Love (2016.) She lives in serene Southwest FL with her husband and two naughty Pomeranian boys. When she’s not writing, Sarah is either reading novels, exercising to rude alternative rock music or coloring. Yes, you heard right. She’s all over those coloring books for adults.

Q&A with Sarah Andre:

1. What genre(s) do you write? 

Aug 1, 2018

Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18 Author Spotlight Q&A with Kristan Higgins!

In August we begin a series of 10 Author Spotlights with a brief Q&A introducing each of the amazing authors attending  Romance, Wine & Chocolate '18  on August 31st in Orlando, FL. 

Author #1: Today's featured author is this year's Keynote Speaker, the one and only, Kristan Higgins!
Books by Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of nearly twenty novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received many awards and accolades, including starred reviews from Kirkus, the New York Journal of Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist. She is a six-time nominee for The Kirkus Prize for best work of fiction and a three-time winner of the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA Award.
Kristan lives in Connecticut with her heroic firefighter

Apr 5, 2018

Lorelei's Lit Lair Recommends... Dukes Prefer Blondes by Loretta Chase


Lorelei's Lit Lair Recommends...


Dukes Prefer Blondes by Loretta Chase 

  Book 4 in The Dressmakers Series

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Biweekly marriage proposals from men who can't see beyond her (admittedly breathtaking) looks are starting to get on Lady Clara Fairfax's nerves. Desperate to be something more than ornamental, she escapes to her favorite charity. When a child is in trouble, she turns to tall, dark, and annoying barrister Oliver Radford.




Though he's unexpectedly found himself in line to inherit a dukedom, Radford's never been part of fashionable society, and the blonde beauty, though not entirely bereft of brains, isn't part of his plans. But Clara overwhelms even his infallible logic, and when wedlock looms, all he can do is try not to lose his head over her . . .


It's an inconvenient marriage by ordinary standards, but these two are far from ordinary. Can the ton's most adored heiress and London's most difficult bachelor fall victim to their own unruly desires? 
 

Lorelei's Thoughts

Mar 29, 2018

Lorelei's Lit Lair March Recommendations 2018


At March's Lorelei's Lit Lair Presents: Let's Talk Romance  I made recommendations of the following authors and their books. 

Which is the best book or author? 

 It's the one that makes you happy!


 Here are some authors who've made me very happy, or have been highly recommended. I hope they will do the same for you!

Click on the author's name to see what books they have on sale. Some may even be free. Give them a try! 

Contemporary:  

Maria Stewart ~ Marina Adair ~ Alisson Bliss  ~ Nancy Robards Thompson  ~ Laura MooreMiranda Liasson Michelle MajorNancy Herkness Susan Sands   ~Jeannie MoonVirginia Kantra  


Historical:  

Kelly Bowen  ~ Anabelle Bryant   


Western: 

 Diana Palmer    


YA:

  Ally Carter  


Paranormal:  

Elicia Hyder ~ Kristen Painter   

 

Women's Fiction: 

Sonali Dev  ~ Marie Bostwick  ~ Pamela Hearon  ~ Kristin Harmel



Click on a cover to learn more about each book on Amazon. Some may even be free! 

 Contemporary Romances:












 

 

Young Adult:













Historical Romances:





Paranormal:






Women's Fiction:





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Mar 12, 2018

LLL Recommends...Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas ~Blog Tour: Excerpt & Giveaway!

*Giveaway!* Easy Entry! U.S. only~Ends 3/25/18


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Hello Stranger


New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers a scintillating tale of an unconventional beauty who finds passion with the spy who can’t resist her


A woman who defies her time
Dr. Garrett Gibson, the only female physician in England, is as daring and independent as any man—why not take her pleasures like one? Yet she has never been tempted to embark on an affair, until now. Ethan Ransom, a former detective for Scotland Yard, is as gallant as he is secretive, a rumored assassin whose true loyalties are a mystery. For one exhilarating night, they give in to their potent attraction before becoming strangers again.


A man who breaks every rule
As a Ravenel by-blow spurned by his father, Ethan has little interest in polite society, yet he is captivated by the bold and beautiful Garrett. Despite their vow to resist each other after that sublime night, she is soon drawn into his most dangerous assignment yet. When the mission goes wrong, it will take all of Garrett’s skill and courage to save him. As they face the menace of a treacherous government plot, Ethan is willing to take any risk for the love of the most extraordinary woman he’s ever known.




LLL Recommends...

I loved Hello Stranger! No, I mean I love, Love, LOOOVE HELLO STRANGER! I swooned and sighed in about every chapter. Seriously!

Feb 5, 2018

About That Kiss by Jill Shalvis Blog Tour!

Bonus: Excerpt included!

ABOUT THAT KISS  

(a standalone Heartbreaker Bay novel)

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When love drives you crazy . . .
When sexy Joe Malone never calls after their explosive kiss, Kylie shoves him out of her mind. Until she needs a favor, and it’s a doozy. Something precious to her has been stolen and there’s only one person with unique finder-and-fixer skills that can help—Joe. It means swallowing her pride and somehow trying to avoid the temptation to throttle him—or seduce him.

the best thing to do . . .
No, Joe didn’t call after the kiss. He’s the fun time guy, not the forever guy. And Kylie, after all she’s been through, deserves a good man who will stay. But everything about Kylie makes it damned hard to focus, and though his brain knows what he has to do, his heart isn’t getting the memo.

… is enjoy the ride.
As Kylie and Joe go on the scavenger hunt of their lives, they discover surprising things about each other. Now, the best way for them to get over “that kiss” might just be to replace it with a hundred more. 

Jan 17, 2018

Looking Back at the Romance, Wine & Chocolate '17 Event!

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One of the many highlights in 2017 was the Romance, Wine, & Chocolate event sponsored by the Orange County Library System and Lorelei's Lit Lair. Let's enjoy this recap of an amazing evening in September, as 2017 comes to an end...
Around 120+ guests enjoyed a delightful evening at the 2nd annual Romance, Wine & Chocolate event hosted by the Alafaya Library and Lorelei's Lit Lair on September 1st, 2017 in Orlando, FL. Here's a fun retelling from Lit Lair Lady Karen's Corner. Enjoy!

 Yet another fabulous night rich with romantic authors, delicious wine, and tempting chocolate has come to pass.  Alas…parting is such sweet sorrow.  (Am I allowed to use Shakespeare here?  I mean, I seriously liked that wine!)  So, what did we learn that night, besides the fact that all of those authors are awesome, hilarious, beautiful human beings?  Let’s recap….