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I’m going to start doing my contests a little differently. Instead of just comments on Friday’s post it will be comments for the whole week (Monday-Sunday). I will still post the contest on Friday, but all comments will go into the hat. The more you comment the more chances to win the contest.

67832562This week’s contest is for a copy of Awakened By a Kiss by Lila DiPasqua.

About the book:

Three classic fairy tales - “Sleeping Beauty,” “Puss in Boots,” and “Little Red Riding Hood” - cleverly retold with enough sensual twists to prove that wickedly ever after does exist…

Sleeping Beau: Five years ago, the notorious rake, Adrien d’Aspe, Marquis de Beaulain, was awakened by a sensuous kiss - and experienced a night of raw ecstasy that was branded into his memory. Years later, he spots his mysterious seductress - and this time, he has no intention of letting her go…

Little Red Writing: Nicolas de Savignac, Comte de Lambelle, has been assigned by the King to uncover the secret identity of the author writing scandalous stories about powerful courtiers. He never expected his investigation would lead to his grandmother’s house, or to a ravishing woman who would stir his deepest hunger…

Bewitching in Boots: Elisabeth de Roussel, daughter of the Kind, is accustomed to getting what she wants - and she wants Tristan de Tiersonnier, Comte de Saint-Marcel, and ex-commander of the King’s private Guard. A recent injury has forced Tristan to leave his distinguished position, but Elisabeth is determined to make him see he’s every bit the man he once was - and more than man enough for her…

Start commenting! The contest will run through Sunday 8/29/10 at 5pm cst. Winner has 7 days to claim book. US addresses only, please.

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635646241This week’s Fabulous Friday giveaway is for HOLLY’S INBOX: SCANDAL IN THE CITY. Check out my review from earlier in the week to see what the book is about. To enter: Leave a comment on this post answering the question - Would your emails make a good book? I know mine wouldn’t, lol. I don’t email a whole lot and most of them are to my mom or husband about kid stuff. Contest will run through 8/22/10 at 5pm cst. US addresses only, please.

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This week’s Fabulous Friday isn’t for a book. I’m giving a $10 amazon gift card to one commenter. Just answer the following question - WHAT BOOK(S) ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS? Contest will run through Sunday the 15th at 5pm cst.

67826910I’m looking forward to several books, but none more than INSIDE OUT by Lauren Dane. Here is a link to the excerpt on Lauren’s site - EXCERPT. I absolutely loved LAID BARE and COMING UNDONE, so I’m itching to get my hands on INSIDE OUT. Lauren writes with such emotion and sensuality. I’ve read LAID BARE at least 5 times. It is my go-to book when I’m looking for something that will make me feel something or if I’m in a reading rut. It is the one book I know I will love no matter how many times I’ve read it.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t come out until November so I have to wait a while longer.

Maybe one of the books someone else is really excited about will help me in my long wait till November:)

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The three winners of DEADLY FEAR are:

  1. karenk
  2. donna s
  3. katia

The three winners of WICKED INTENTIONS are:

  1. Quilt Lady
  2. Cecile
  3. Jen X

Please email me at carrie@thebookgirl.net with your mailing address. Winners have 7 days to claim prize!!

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Both of these contests end on Sunday - 8/8/10. Make sure to enter:)

DEADLY FEAR

WICKED INTENTIONS

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51695193From the back of the book:

A MAN CONTROLLED BY HIS DESIRES

Infamous for his wild, sensual needs, Lazarus Huntington, Lord Caire, is searching for a savage killer in St. Giles, London’s most notorious slum. Widowed Temperance Dews knows the area like the back of her hand - she cares for its children at the foundling home her family established. Now that home is at risk…

A WOMAN HAUNTED BY HER PAST

Caire makes a simple offer - in return for Temperance’s help navigating the perilous alleys of St. Giles, he will introduce her to high society so that she can find a benefactor for the home. But Temperance may not be the innocent she seems, and what begins as a cold bargain soon falls prey to a passion neither can control - a passion that may well destroy them both.

Elizabeth Hoyt is a hit-and-miss author for me. I loved her first trilogy, but didn’t care for the last couple of books. WICKED INTENTIONS is fantastic. I loved the unconventional heroine and the kinky hero. The mystery they are trying to solve is fantastically done and feels completely realistic as part of the story. It also sheds a different light onto Caire who comes across as a bit of a jerk at times. I loved everything about this novel that made it different. It doesn’t take place in glittering ballrooms (although they do visit occasionally) and there is much more at stake than reputation and romance. Temperance has put the children of the orphanage above her own needs until Caire comes around. They are still at the top of her list, but I loved the way Caire makes her think about herself also. Both Temperance and Caire go through changes in this book as they find their way towards love. I can’t wait to read more in this series - I hope that the rest of the books are as fantastic as WICKED INTENTIONS.

the book girl gives WICKED INTENTIONS a 5/5!

To find the book:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

CONTEST: Leave a comment on this post to be entered for one of three copies of WICKED INTENTIONS. US addresses only, please. Contest runs through 8/8/10 at 5pm cst. Winners will not be emailed, so make sure to check back next week.

68120323From the back of the book:

TWO BRILLIANT AGENTS

FBI Special Agent Monica Davenport has made a career out of profiling serial killers. But getting inside the twisted minds of the cruel and the sadistic has taken its toll: She’s walled herself off from the world. Yet Monica can’t ignore fellow agent Luke Dante, the only man who ever broke through her defenses.

ONE DREAM TEAM.

Luke has the unique ability to put victims at ease…professionally, he and Monica made a perfect team. Now they’re reunited to catch a murderer who uses his victims’ deepest, darkest fears for sport - but their investigative skills aren’t enough. Luke and Monica will have to face the secrets from their past, the ones that terrify them the most, if they are to have a future together.

BUT CAN THEY CATCH A KILLER WHOSE WEAPON IS…

DEADLY FEAR

Having read Cynthia Eden’s paranormals and loving them I had high expectations for DEADLY FEAR. I wasn’t disappointed. So often when I read a romantic suspense the balance tips heavily in one direction or the other. DEADLY FEAR is almost even, in my opinion, on  the romance to suspense ratio. I believe that this was helped by Monica and Luke’s previous relationship. They knew each other and knew that they were attracted to each other before the story in the book began. The suspense in DEADLY FEAR was heart pumping. I loved the little snippets we were given from the killer’s point-of-view. I was completely surprised when the killer was revealed. I can’t wait to read the other books in this series, DEADLY LIES and DEADLY HEAT, when they are released in 2011.

the book girl gives DEADLY FEAR a 5/5

to find the book:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

CONTEST: Leave a comment to be entered to win one of three copies of DEADLY FEAR. Contest will run through 8/8/10 at 5pm cst. US addresses only, please. Winners will NOT be notified by email, so make sure to check back! Good Luck!

pile-of-books-16102568On Tuesday my boxes from RomCon were delivered! I ended up with 58 books that I haven’t read yet and over 20 that I had. So, this week I’m giving away some of my “extra” books from RomCon. I’m not sure exactly what’s going into the box, but the winner will get at least 5 books and some swag!!

To enter: Leave a comment on this post! Contest will run through Sunday 8/25/10 at 5pm cst. You must check back to see if you are the winner. US addresses only, please. Winner has 7 days to claim books:)

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This week’s Fabulous Friday is for a copy of DESIRE ME by Robyn DeHart (Book #2 The Legend Hunters).

47219050From the back of the book:

The Legend Hunters…

The Men of Solomon’s meet in secret, their very existence only a rumor among the best of Victorian society. They are treasure hunters, men of wealth and title, seekers of myths and legends. And no legend is as mystifying as the lost city of Atlantis…

Desire Me

Years ago, Maxwell Barrett found a map to Atlantis and dedicated his life to the search for the mystical lost continent. But when an alluring woman makes a wager for the priceless artifact, he may have discovered an even greater treasure.

A  descendant of Atlantis, Sabine Tobias needs the map to decipher an ancient prophecy. What she doesn’t need are the sparks flying between her and Max. He’s too devilishly charming to be trusted: The fate of her people is at stake as well as her heart. Yet a ruthless killer also covets the map. Now Max and Sabine must decode the prophecy’s riddle before this criminal fulfills his deadly mission.

To enter the contest leave a comment on this post. Contest will run through 7/18/10 at 5pm cst. US addresses only, please. Must check back to see if you are the winner - I don’t email. Winner has 7 days to claim prize. Good Luck:)

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The winners of BARELY A LADY:

Buxom Harlot

Barbara Elness

pjpuppymom

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56057859The winner of ONE DANCE WITH A DUKE:

Patti

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Please email me at carrie@thebookgirl.net with mailing information.

Winners have 7 days to claim their books!

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