Japanese Rights
So cool. Mistress by Mistake will be translated into Japanese!
2011 RT Book Reviews Nomination
Any Wicked Thing has been nominated in the best erotic fiction category for the annual RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Awards!
Color me stunned but extremely happy. Sebastian and Freddie’s story is very special to me, and I’m so honored to have it recognized. Congratulations to the other nominees!
Best Erotic Romance & Erotica Novels 2011:
Erotic Fiction
DESIRE AND DECEPTION
Sharon Buchbinder
Red Sage (Aug.)
TOTAL ABANDON
Opal Carew
St. Martinās Griffin
(Apr.)
ANY WICKED THING
Margaret Rowe
Heat (Mar.)
GUILTY PLEASURES
Bertrice Small
NAL (Aug.)
BLOOD LAW
Karin Tabke
Heat (May)
Back on Track
I was away for a week, but I’m back with a bunch of news. First up is the RT Book Reviews review for Agony/Ecstasy, coming from Berkley Heat in December:
4 Stars
Litte brings together 21 stories by 20 authors who titillate and entertain. A BDSM theme runs throughout, from the playthings found in Eric’s basement in Shoshanna Evers’ “The Wooden Pony” to the redemption won in the post-Titantic drama “Kiss of Life” by Lily Daniels. There are various time frames and sexual encounters between all kinds of people, some in unusual situations.
SUMMARY: Anne Calhoun shares “Transfixed” and “Transformed,” where her characters undergo life-altering changes. “The Sybil” brings a great ruler to his knees, as told by Jean Johnson. Priya and Luise knit together a relationship in “Stitch and Bitch” by A.L. Simonds. Ashley’s in for a big spanking surprise at her “Bachelorette Party,” by Jessica Clare. Myriam is “Taken” by a bronze-skinned savage in Rebecca Lange’s tale. In “Bruised Ego” by Christine d’Abo, Lee is looking for therapy for his bruised body. Other authors include: Meljean Brook, Sarabeth Scott, DL Galace, HelenKay Dimon, Cameron Belle, Sara Thorn, J.K. Coi, Bettie Sharpe, Delphine Dryden, Margaret Rowe, Edie Harris and Sunny Moraine. (HEAT, Dec., 448 pp, $15.00)
There’s been a change of title and publication date for the first London List book from Kensington. Lord Gray’s List (formerly Lord Craig’s List) has been moved up to November 2012! Hero Ben doesn’t mind getting his name changed as long as he can make heroine Evie change hers to Lady Gray. š
And last, the fabulous Frauke Spanuth at Croco Designs has designed spectacular bookmarks for me. Swoon! I can’t wait to mail them out.
There’s Still Time for Midnight
One of the bonuses when a new book in a series releases is that readers become aware that there were older books. Such has been the case since Mistress by Marriage came out last month, with a definite uptick of reads and reviews for Mistress by Mistake and Mistress by Midnight. Here’s a lovely description of January’s Midnight from Romance Reviews Today:
Laurette and Con had grown up together, and from that came a love that grew stronger as they left childhood behind. But Con, the Marquess of Conover, had a guardian who squandered Con’s inheritance and then arranged for a lucrative marriage for his ward with an older, wealthy young lady who desired to move up in society. Because he knew that without money two villages in his care would come to ruin, Con reluctantly agreed to the wedding. Telling Laurette was the most difficult thing he ever did. They had had, on their own, a pagan ritual professing their eternal love, and a wedding night not to be forgotten. And then Con married Marianna Berryman.
Twelve years later, Laurette has business with the Marquess of Conover, as much as she dreads confronting him. Her brother is in dire straits because of his gambling, and only Con can help. And help he does, but with a stipulationā¦Laurette must become his mistress for six months. Although Con had proposed marriage soon after Marianna died, Laurette had flatly refused, hiding a secret that she didn’t want anyone to discover. Now she has no choice. She will count the days of her agreement, then get on with her life. But Con has no intention of letting her out of his life again.
MISTRESS BY MIDNIGHT tells a story of two honest, honorable people who do the right thing by society’s expectations. But it tears at both of their hearts, and each deals with the situation differently. Laurette embraced her future by starting a small school for girls in her community, trying, in vain, to forgive and forget the man she loved with all of her might. Con made sure he, too, did his duty and produced a male heir, then left his wife and child for travels throughout the world, hoping to avoid any thought of Laurette. How will these two star-crossed lovers work through their issues? Can Laurette ever reveal her secret? Or will Con wear her down with his love for her?
Nicely written, with well rounded, realistic characters, MISTRESS BY MIDNIGHT is a romantic, heartwarming, and at times heart wrenching story with a unique premise.
Jani Brooks
Yipes
Fun B+ review of Mistress by Marriage at Kay’s Blog This is the first time I’ve ever gotten a sensuality rating of “Yipes,” LOL.
I also want to say how much I’m enjoying reading the entries for the Fall Birthday Bash contest. Over 60 readers have shared some touching, romantic moments in their lives. Sniff.
My blog tour is winding down this week. For the last stops (and last chances to win free books), click here!