Sealed With a Kiss: Winners + Wrap Up
We have lots of winners to announce but first I wanted to take the time to say a SUPER BIG THANK YOU to all of the authors that participated and donated books for the Sealed With a Kiss Event. This event was a blast and you better believe that it will become a yearly fixture at the blogs. Thank you to everyone that stopped by everyday and commented and showed all the authors love. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as Dani and I did.
And now for the winners.
Names in pink are winners from Ramblings From This Chick and the names in purple were the winners from Not Another Romance Blog.
Lila DiPasqua:
Susie B
Jenni
Beverley Kendall:
Diane S
Patricia P
Kate Noble:
Yadira A
Tina B.
Manda Collins:
June M
Lora P
Elise Rome:
Sharon DC
June M
Vicky Dreiling:
Yadira A
Julia
Maggie Robinson:
Joanne B
Gisele A
Heather Snow:
Beebs
Cindy H
Jenna Petersen:
Lisa W
Yadira
Theresa Romain:
Yadira A
Eli Y
Maya Rodale:
Mary R
Lisa W
Shana Galen:
June M
Diane S
Caroline Linden:
Mary R
Gail N
Jenn LeBlanc:
Jen B
Mary R
And without further ado, the winner of the Grand Prize is...
Joanne B
Joanne B
All winners have been contacted via email. Thank you so much to everyone that participated. =)
Sealed With a Kiss: Jenn LeBlanc + Giveaway
Jenn LeBlanc
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!! I’m not sure what to say but what I already said because I’m not sure you’ll start here or there!! ;) So here we go again...feel free to skip my maundering and get to the love if you like.
I have to say my holidays have changed over the years, of course as a kid it was Christmas, and then when I first had my girls it was Easter because it’s spring and the egg hunt and pretty dresses and the rest.
But these days my favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day because I just love LOVE. And it isn’t just a couples day, it’s a day to celebrate everyone you love, we’re taught that in elementary school when we make little fancy bags and boxes and are told by our teachers to bring Valentines for everyone in the class, even the boys that pull your pigtails on the playground.
Well, the tables are turned as you grow up and while nobody is pulling my pigtails, I do still love sharing Valentines with everyone. So here is my Valentine for all of you. A very special one, from Perry to his lady love. I can’t tell you her name, it has been a closely guarded secret, but TODAY that secret is out in SUBMISSION : The Rake And The Recluse : Part Five!!!
I’m very excited because this has been a long road to SUBMISSION. I won’t talk about it too much, but my novel THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE came out last February, and now it has been completely re-edited, with all new content and images (it is illustrated) and the final chapters including Perry’s Story.
You will find links and fun stuff...later, let’s get to the letter!!
My Lord Perry,
As you have requested, I am practicing my written communication by writing to you. Though I do not see it as a chore, it does seem to be a bit troublesome, as I have difficulty finding words for you even without a quill.
I cannot imagine my life without you. The day I crawled into your carriage and escaped my past was the day that changed the path of my life. If there had not been you, there would not be me.
As you can readily see, I practice every single day, I want you to be proud of me. More than that I want people to see past who I am; to see who you really are and what it is you have truly accomplished. I do not want to be your tarnish.
I wish to rub you clean, to shine you, so that no one who sees you will be left in doubt as to how well polished a man you are. You are brave and strong, and so very...very.
You know I have difficulties still, with this...but I practice. And I love you. For who you are, for who you were, for who you are becoming. I have to love your past for if it weren’t so, there would never have been us. As well, it has given you certain talents that I would prefer to not go without.
So today I say yes to your proposal, we shall lock ourselves away and not listen to the pounding on the door, or the complaints of your staff. Today we will shut away and I will learn from you, whatever you have to teach me. I believe you had a few more things to show me concerning your cravat, and those brackets on your headboard.
With my deepest regards,
Your Viscountess
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Check out Perry and Lady Perry's love story in:
SUBMISSION: The Rake and the Recluse (Part 5)
Released TODAY
SUBMISSION: The Rake and the Recluse (Part 5)
Released TODAY
THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE Part Five: Perry leaves Roxleigh House without a backward glance only to be tossed headlong into one of the most difficult trials of his life. How will he protect the very thing he is dedicated to pursuing? How will a man dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure survive a woman who refuses to relent, when he knows he cannot have her.
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Make sure you catch up on the 4 previously released installments to this illustrated serial romance novel!
FREEDOM : Part One brings Francine to the world of the Duke of Roxleigh, clashing worlds in first installment of the completely revised novel, with all new material.
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FOUND : Part Two finds Francine in the world of the Duke of Roxleigh. The clashing of worlds in first installment of the completely revised novel continues as Francine finds her footing, discovers secrets about her elusive host, and learns more about herself than she ever thought possible.
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Taken: Part Three brings Francine and Gideon closer than they ever imagined possible, until the unimaginable tears them apart. What will Gideon do if he loses her, this time, forever?
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RUINATION: Part Four is full of revelations, celebrations, protestations and one surprise that will have you holding your breath for the final chapters. What has Perry done?
RETRIBUTION: Part Six Perry must find the woman who has managed to capture his heart, then he must find a way to keep her. Someone else is on the hunt, someone from her past who doesn’t appreciate that she still lives and breaths.
Coming February 28, 2012
**Giveaway**
Jenn is giving away an ecopy of THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE: REDUX, to 1 lucky commenter (open internationally). Also, anyone that leaves a comment with an email address have a chance to be entered in the grand prize #WICKEDblog tour, which will be given away on March 1, 2012. So make sure you leave a comment on this post WITH email address AND fill out the rafflecopter for your chance to win big!
And don't forget to head over to Ramblings From This Chick blog, check out Lady Perry's letter to Perry, and comment/enter that giveaway as well!
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Sealed With a Kiss:Caroline Linden + Giveaway
Caroline Linden
Caroline Linden knew from an early age she was a reader, but not a writer. Despite an addiction to Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew, she studied physics and dreamed of being an astronaut. She earned a math degree from Harvard College and then wrote software for a financial services firm, all the while reading everything in sight, but especially romance. Only after she had children, and found herself with only picture books to read, did she begin to make up a story of her own. To her immense surprise, it turned out to be an entire novel--and it was much more fun than writing computer code. Seven years, eight books, two Red Sox championships, and on dog later, she has never been happier with her decision. She lives with her family in New England. The Love Letter:
Should you fear I will never know the depths of your love, set your mind at ease. There is no depth, no height, no distance to the love I have for you; it is boundless and inexhaustible, waxing and never waning. If your feelings were only half as deep I should count myself the most fortunate of men. To know your love equals my own brings me to my knees.
Your letter is tucked within my waistcoat pocket—not because my sense of you might dim, but because the sight of those words—I love you—in your own hand will never fail to bring light to my soul. I feel them branded upon my very heart.
Yours completely,
Edward
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Check out Edward and Francesca's love story in:
ONE NIGHT IN LONDON
ONE NIGHT IN LONDON
A bargain that was all business . . . and pure passion. Neither wealth nor beauty will help Lady Francesca Gordon win custody of her young niece Georgina, saving the girl from a cruel stepmother; she needs London’s top solicitor for that. But when Edward de Lacey, son of the powerful Duke of Durham, hires away the one man who can do the job, Francesca decides Edward himself must champion her case . . . if only she can melt the dashing lord’s stony heart.
Edward has reason to be guarded, though. London’s tabloids have just exposed a secret that could ruin his entire family. When Francesca offers a unique chance to undo the damage, Edward is forced to agree to a partnership . . . and now, each moment together feeds the flames of his scandalous longing for the passionate widow. But when Georgina disappears, fate will test them both . . . and leave their love hanging in the balance.
And check out Caroline's upcoming release,
BLAME IT ON BATH
coming February 28th 2012
BLAME IT ON BATH
coming February 28th 2012
Gerard de Lacey is determined to find the man who tried to blackmail his late father, both to stop the blackmail and to discover—and dispose of—any evidence the villain has about his father’s clandestine first marriage. If that proof is made public, it could prove Gerard and his brothers illegitimate, and strip them of their inheritance. And just in case, Gerard intends to find himself a wealthy bride. One way or another, he’s not going to be left destitute. But he’s not expecting a rich widow to find him and ask him to marry her. Katherine Howe’s first marriage was one of dreary duty, arranged by her wealthy father to a penniless lord. Now that she’s being pressured to marry her late husband’s heir, she’s desperately in search of a better option. Gerard de Lacey, with his sinful good looks, charming manner, and looming scandal fits her needs perfectly. The fact that she’s nursed a secret affection for him for years only makes it better—and worse. Because Gerard will marry her, for her fortune—but will he love her for herself, as she loves him?
**GIVEAWAY**
Caroline is giving away a signed copy of ONE NIGHT IN LONDON to 1 lucky commenter (Open to US + Canada) So make sure you leave a comment on this post AND fill out the rafflecopter for your chance to win!
And don't forget to head over to Ramblings From This Chick blog, check out Francesca's letter to Edward, and comment/enter that giveaway as well!
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Swing by the special Sealed with a Kiss event page to get extra entries for the GRAND PRIZE!!!
Sealed With a Kiss: Shana Galen + Giveaway
Shana Galen
Shana Galen is the author of numerous fast-paced adventurous Regency historical romances, including the Rita-nominated Blackthorne’s Bride. Her books have been sold worldwide, including Japan, Brazil, Russia, Spain, Turkey, and the Netherlands, and have been featured in the Rhapsody and Doubleday Book Clubs. A former English teacher in Houston’s inner city, Shana now writes full time. She’s a wife, a mother, and an expert multi-tasker. She loves to hear from readers: visit her website atwww.shanagalen.com or see what she’s up to daily on Facebook and Twitter.
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you’ve made your plans and are looking forward to the big day. But if you are not, if you hate Valentine’s Day, know you are not alone. The heroine from my new book, The Rogue Pirate’s Bride, is not a fan of Valentine’s Day either. In fact, Raeven isn’t much of a fan of Bastien, my hero. She’s an admiral’s daughter and hates pirates, Bastien in particular. She’d rather kill him than kiss him, and she has good reason. Bastien wouldn’t mind kissing Raeven, and he has been known to take a liberty or two. But what do you expect from a rogue pirate? I managed to turn up some scraps of “love” letters between these two. I hope you enjoy!
The Love Letter:
Adapted from Gammer Gurton's Garland, a 1784 collection of English nursery rhymes
The rose is red, the violet's blue,
My sword is sharp, I’ll run it straight through you.
Thou are my enemy and I am thine;
I spit upon your Valentine:
You killed my fiancé, my dearest love,
And now off the plank, I’ll give you a shove.
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Check out Bastien and Raeven's love story in:
The Rouge Pirate
The Rouge Pirate
The marquis de Valère escaped certain death in the French Revolution and is now an infamous privateer. Out to avenge the death of his mentor, Bastien discovers himself astonishingly out of his depth when confronted with a beautiful, daring young woman who is out for his blood…
Forgiveness is unthinkable, but it may be her only hope…
British Admiral’s daughter Raeven Russell believes Bastien responsible for her fiancé’s death. But once the fiery beauty crosses swords with Bastien, she’s not so sure she really wants him to change his wicked ways…
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**Giveaway**
Shana is giving away a copy of THE ROGUE PIRATES BRIDE, to 1 lucky commenter (US and Canada Only) So make sure you leave a comment on this post AND fill out the rafflecopter for your chance to win!
And don't forget to head over to Ramblings From This Chick blog, check out Bastien's poem to Raeven, and comment/enter that giveaway as well!
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Swing by the special Sealed with a Kiss event page to get extra entries for the GRAND PRIZE!!!
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