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Sullivan's Choice

2009-02-25T17:17:00.000-08:00

Greetings everyone! I am glad to be back and posting on the blog after many busy months of well, life. I hope everyone has been as captivated as ever with all the newest releases our great authors have been putting forth for your enjoyment, and all the other great news and events in the world of Between Your Sheets!

This week is not only great and festive because Mardi Gras is upon us, but one of our fabulous authors, C.H. Admirand , is releasing her newest book, Sullivan’s Choice, on Thursday, February 26th! In this story, a 30-year-old woman named Candace Sullivan needs to make a decision that will change her love-life, adding excitement, comfort, and intrigue. She is uncertain of which to choose of two very different men: the beef-cake or the debonair genteel. Her decision truly becomes difficult when it becomes known that someone is out to take her life, and she must then choose the most noble? Or the most caring? Or both?? You can check out more about this book at the BYS site here. Or check out this amazing book trailer:

Coffee Time Romance gave it 4 Coffee Cups! Here's the link to the review: http://www.coffeeti meromance. com/BookReviews/ Sullivanschoice. html

Readers can purchase a copy at www.thedarkcastlelords.com, www.allromanceebooks.com, or www.fictionwise.com.

Bio:
Southern born…Northern bred

I was born in Aiken, South Carolina, but alas, my parents moved back to northern New Jersey where I grew up, which if you’ve met me would explain a lot. I’ve always had my nose in a book, have traveled the world over, and even tested the time-space continuum, thanks to the awesome power of the written word. My love for the written word is a gift from my parents, but the need to write was instilled by my 7th Grade English teacher. One of my writing quirks is that I love to include bits and pieces of my ancestors and ancestry in all of my books.

Fate, destiny and love at first sight will always play a large part in my stories because they played a major role in my life. When I saw my husband for the first time, I knew he was the man I was going to spend the rest of my life with. I’ve loved him forever…well…more than half my life. Each and every hero I write about has a few of Dave’s best qualities, his honesty, his integrity, his compassion for those in need and his killer broad shoulders. I’m such a sucker for a man with broad shoulders.

C.H. Admirand has been writing and receiving rejections for over a decade. However, her perseverance has proved that she is an amazing writer, as she published her first book, The Marshal’s Destiny, in 2001, and has published many since then. She received the Lories 2002 Award for Best New Author Historical, and continues to write stories that include historical background from her Irish heritage.

Here is more, from C.H. herself, about what is going on in her life, at the BYS site.

March Release:
OPERATION: L.O.V.E., A SPECIAL OPS ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY will be released in March...pub date TBA from Highland Press in Trade Paperback. The collection has five sweet romances featuring the Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Army and Marines.

All of the authors have agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds to the USO.

I was delighted when Anne Elizabeth asked me to submit a story for the collection. I chose the USCG and had the great fortune to do a telephone interview with a USCG Rescue Swimmer who then invited me to tour the Atlantic City Air Station. I had two hours to ask whatever question I could think of, while seeing first hand the preparation that goes into being ready for anything...Semper Paratus...Always Ready...the USCG's watchphrase. Readers can visit our website www.operationlove.us or www.highlandpress.org to find out more about the collection.

What I'm working on right now:
I have four short stories due in the next few months, all for upcoming collections. I'm delighted to be currently researching the NCS - National Clandestine Service (a part of the CIA), USCG Flight MECH, the INR (Dept. of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research) and a Pyromaniac/Arsonist for a short story about a Fire Fighter.

Other wips:
A GIFT FROM HOME, Book 4 in my Irish Western Series
CHARITY, Book 2 in my Regency-Era Historical Trilogy
PRUDENCE, Book 3 in my Regency-Era Historical Trilogy
USCG Trilogy

Projects submitted...keep your fingers crossed:
A hot contemporary western ~ working title: THE CIRCLE G RANCH: TYLER

Other News:
I was Renee Bernard's first guest for 2009 on her blogtalk radio show: Canned Coffee & Laughter...here's the link:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Circle-Of-Seven/2009/01/07/Canned-Laughter-and-Coffee-with-guest-CH-Admirand

Remember, just by merely posting on comment, you could be the lucky recipient of a book from C.H. Admirand! She is willing to give away one of these e-books:

Medieval Trilogy: The Lord of Merewood Keep, Bk 1/The Saxon Bride, Bk 2/A Scot's Honor, Bk 3. Regency-era Historical: Patience. Contemporary Paranormal (novella): Bridget's Rainbow

Thanks for joining me again to celebrate the successes and adventures of a great writer! Be sure to ask questions and post comments, as our author would love to drop in and share her knowledge with us! Until next time...have fun, Between Your Sheets!

The Sheriff's Amnesiac Bride

2008-10-31T12:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween everyone! I'm hoping your day is filled with ghoulish treats and fantastic costumes. Or whatever it is that you find yourself indulging in on this day of wicked fun. :)

This week's featured author I am glad to welcome back to the blog. Linda Conrad has currently released The Sheriff's Amnesiac Bride. This novel involves an engaged sheriff who is about to tie the knot, but backs down when discovering the dangerous beauty, Rosie. However, Rosie has no clue of her identity, as amnesia has taken over her mind making her clueless as to how she is even pregnant! Will Sheriff Jericho Yates yield to the forgetful beauty, or continue decide to stop letting himself fall for her and marry his intended partner?

Linda Conrad writes for Harlequin-Silhouette books. She writes short contemporary romance and has won extensive awards including the 2008 Write Touch Readers Award and the 2008 Holt Medallion Award of Merit. Linda's sensual characters and passionate stories continue to grasp readers and keep everyone intrigued by her. If you would like to read more about Linda's bio go to the BYS site here
or check out her personal website
.

As you know, comment and ask questions and not only will Linda be happy to reply, but not only one but TWO of you can win a signed copy of The Sheriff's Amnesiac Bride! Exciting, eh?

Well, I'll let everyone get to their Halloween festivities...or whatever it is you are doing. Remember to keep it warm as the late autumn air cools us down, Between Your Sheets!

Insatiable Desire

2008-09-09T16:09:00.000-07:00

Happy September everyone! I hope you are all in the mood for something a little more dark and twisted, as this week's featured author, Rita Herron, brings us a new release dealing with psychics, serial killers, and dark desires. Clarissa King is a psychic who is terrified of all the bad that can happen to her hometown as images of murder appear to her while she works alongside a sexy FBI agent trying to track down a serial killer. A dangerous attraction is spawned between the two, and they both must try to control their overwhelming desire as Vincent Valtrez, the FBI agent, has a deep secret he must keep, and the two learn of the murderer being demonic and otherworldly. Will Vincent’s deep secret reveal a dark side in him that could cause harm and possibly death to the sexy Clarissa, whom he strongly desires? Check out more about this book here at the BYS website.

And , of course, a fantastic book trailer:

Rita Herron is an award-winning author who has sold over 45 books to date. Rita writes for a living, as she used to be a kindergarten teacher, but now follows her true passion for writing spine-tingling romantic suspense. She writes for Harlequin Intrigue and HQN and has sold a paranormal romantic suspense trilogy to Grand Central Publishing. Impressive! To read more about Rita, check out her BYS bio. Or go to her personal website here!

Rita also included some interesting tidbits just for you guys! Enjoy!

* I often get asked where I got my ideas. Well, the first line of my first chapter in Insatiable Desire, the hero thinks that the first time he beds a woman is the best. That's because he never takes a woman to bed twice.

How did I come up with that line? When my husband and I go to the beach, we're always tired and hot when we arrive and unload. Then we pop open that first beer and go down to look at the ocean. The last trip, that beer tasted so good and cold and I said, "Why is it that the first beer is always the best?"
Then I knew I had my first line -- not about beer but about sex. It totally fit my character, too.
Of course I shared that line with several writers to get their reaction. And it sparked a lot of discussion. Is the first time really the best? Maybe, because you're so excited and dying to be together. Or maybe it's too rushed and the next time is better because it's slow and tender. Or maybe it's better when he learns those g-spots so he pleases you more!

* I have an identical twin sister. People always ask which one of us was the good twin, which was the evil one?
I think we all have good and evil in us, which is part of the theme of The Demonborn. But being good is boring in a book - being evil is fun! So when I write dark, gritty romantic stories I get to be both good and bad! Now, that's fun.

So, keep the comments and any questions for Rita coming, because you could just be lucky enough to have your own signed copy of Insatiable Desire! Enjoy the suspense and intrigue, as you find your time to yourself, Between Your Sheets!

P.S.
Marla’s Question of the Blog!

What would you do if the man you loved/desired was under control by some demonic being?

Sexual Deceptions

2008-08-22T11:20:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! I am back for a quick moment from my busy life to bring you guys another entry. This one is pretty cool because it is featuring not one..but two authors! Yep. Rayne Forrests and Brenda Williamson have collaborated to form an anthology titled Sexual Deceptions. This anthology involves two stories dealing with passion, demise, and lustiness. Drones, slaves.. Ownership of someone’s heart and..body? Of course you want to check out these stories! Go here to read the full BYS desciptions of Mischief at Midnight and Slave of Saharic.

And now for a little bit about the authors:

Rayne Forrest had her first #1 best seller in February of 2005, her novella Right From the Start, along with many other wondrous achievements. Along with being a member of The Romance Writers of America (PAN) Rayne enjoys working in her garden, crafting, bowling, and reading romance and science fiction. To read more about her and find out about her feature The Tea Room, go here to check out her website.

Brenda Williamson, also a member of the Romance Writers of America, enjoys writing all genres of romance. Born on Halloween, and with a house full of cats, Brenda is a full time writer and has a pets gallery on her page, so go here to check it out and read more about the life of this author.

What a greatness it is when two talented writers can come together to bring you something like Sexual Deceptions and the next to come Sexual Obsessions. And of course, one of you lucky readers will be randomly selected to win a copy of Sexual Deceptions signed by both authors, so be sure to keep the comments coming!

I haven’t done this in a while, so here it is. My own personal question for you guys to have fun with! If you could have any person as your own slave, who would it be? Could be a celebrity, a model, a political figure, etc. This could be fun. :)

Until next time, have sweet dreams, Between Your Sheets!

Her One Desire

2008-07-25T15:28:00.000-07:00

Greetings my beloved blog readers!

This week we have an exciting blog...because this is a debut for author Kimberly Killion! Her release, Her One Desire, deals with dark and sinister circumstances that lie ahead for a Scottish spy escaping certain death in the Tower of London, and the daughter of a cruel man who is then bound to the handsone spy with passion and hopes to reach Scotland, so the two can be together..forever.

Some quotes and reviews here will tell you just why you should check this one out! :

“A sensual and spirited romance by a masterful new writer."—Patricia Rice, New York Times Bestselling Author

“Intense and beautiful."—Shannon McKenna

“This debut novel totally rocked!”—Publisher’s Weekly

Awarded Castle Keeper at The Mystic Castle

5/5 STARS from Singletitles.com

5/5 STARS from Beverly Romance Reviews

5/5 STARS from Affaire de Coeur

5/5 STARS from RomanceNovel.tv

4.5/5 STARS from Romance Junkies

4/5 stars—RT book reviews

To read more reviews go here.

And, here is the awesome book trailer! :

Of course you all know that you can read all about Kimberly on the BYS website. Here is her bio. And, check out her personal website here!

And..remember to keep reading and posting on the blog, so you can win your own signed copy of Her One Desire!

Keep reading and finding your favorite characters from your favorite authors, here at Between Your Sheets!

The Desert Prince's Proposal

2008-07-07T20:53:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone! Thanks for being so patient. You know how lazy a Florida summer can make you? Haha..well, I only wish I had time to just go to the beach and relax...::sigh::

Anyways, on to the exciting news! Our featured author is the lovely and talented Nicola Marsh. Her current release The Desert Prince's Proposal involves a prince named Prince Samman al Wali who is faced with the decision to choose a bride so he can be crowned king. When he decides to go for the highly modern, independent Bria Green, rejection was not a thought in his mind until she knew she wanted the powerful prince to not get all that he wants. But, could he tame her and make her his own? Be sure to catch this read and find out!

Nicola grew up aspiring to travel the world and become a journalist,and instead took a job in the health industry, but dealt with her desires to write by keeping a daily journal (side note: which, by the ways is AWESOME and something I've always done. So maybe I'll make it as a writer one day! :) Having decided to write her first book in 2001, Nicola has now published over 17 and sold over a million copies worldwide. Impressive! To check out more about her bio on BYS, just hop over here.

Now, I am sure most of you guys know the drill, but for anyone new, here is the fun part about the blog! Posting a comment will make you eligible to win a signed copy of one of Nicola's books! So ask her any questions, make any comments, or just drop in to say hi, and you just could be the winner! Also, Nicola has a contest of her own going on, and I'm sure she'll be glad to let everyone know the details. Here is the link to the contest You can also check out her personal website here.

Thanks to Nicola and everyone for being involved! Keep enjoying life, writing, reading, and staying cozy, Between Your Sheets! :)

little summer hiatus...

2008-06-23T19:49:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Just wanted to send my warmest greetings and thank you for being patient. We all seem to have a lot going on, but the next featured author's blog will be up soon!

I hope summer is treating everyone well!

Peace and Light,

~Marla

Safe with a Stranger

2008-06-09T09:34:00.000-07:00

Hello all! Well, it seems summer is upon us, and what better time to turn up the heat, right? Here in Florida, I think that the temperature has climbed to a steady 90-91 degrees everyday now. The water at the beach is like bath water!

In terms of keeping it hot and steamy, our featured author this week, Linda Conrad, brings us a story involving a very strong Texan Ranger. Josh Ryan is an ex-soldier with a mission: to help Clare, a single mom on the run with her son, from two dangerous men. As Clare's son begins to look to Josh like he is an important figure in his life, Josh gets too close and makes Clare more of a target making him have to do something so difficult and let her go, when love and passion are taking over his manly, ex-soldier nature...

It is a story involving a woman and baby on the run, some awesome sex scenes, and even a little witchcraft? Wow! And Linda claims that Josh Ryan is one of the best heroes she as ever written. If you think Safe with a Stranger sounds interesting, you should check out this book trailer for it! You know you'll want to catch this first in the series!

Linda writes for Harlequin-Silhouette books, and has had many of her novels translated into over 16 languages and sold in over 22 countries. How impressive! A writer of short contemporary romance, Linda's sensual characters and passionate stories from the heart have earned her a plethora of awards, including the 2008 Write Touch Readers award. Another interesting tidbit is that she is a Florida native. Just like me! If you want to read more about Linda, check out her BYS bio here.

Keep posting those comments, and asking questions, because Linda will be on here to do so..making it fun and interesting for everyone! And you can be the lucky one to receive a signed copy of Safe with a Stanger!

So, my question this week is going to be pretty simple. How do you all feel about men from Texas? :)

I'll see you all later..enjoy the heat..Between Your Sheets!

Ghost Moon

2008-05-18T12:46:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone! I hope May has been a good month for all so far. I know it has been keeping me busier than ever, but I do find my time to go and enjoy a lazy day on the beach, as the weather could not be any better to find time to enjoy the sunshine.

So, as you have been waiting, our featured author for this week is the lovely Rebecca York. I was so glad to meet her at RT in Pittsburgh, and I am so honored to let you know of her current release, Ghost Moon This book happens to be the next one in York's popular Moon series. The story's heroine, Quinn, has come from a parallel universe to save a friend's life and comes in contact with a phantom named Caleb Marshall who has remained on Earth to avenge his death. The two grow deeply fond of each other, but Quinn has deep fears that he will try to harm her friends, until he acquires the body of a murder victim and the real fight is turned into something different, now dealing with the U.S. Government.

Believe it or not, York got her start acting out her romantic suspense stories with her friends with a cast of dolls. The imaginations was there, but the idea of being able to become an author wasn't because she could not spell. But with a little help of technology, and her husband, Norman Glick, she made her dreams come true. York, an award-winning and best-selling author, has written over 115 books. She has been a best-seller for New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly, as well as an award recipient of many awards including two Rita finalist books. To read more about her bio, check it out here.

Now, I was lucky enough to get some other interesting stuff from Rebecca York, myself, so for your reading pleasure, here you go:

The Roots of Paranormal Romantic Suspense

I write paranormal romantic suspense, but recently, when I was preparing a talk on the horror gene, I realized that the roots of my books reaches all the way back to the dawn of time. One of the ways the shaman of an ancient tribe maintained power over his people was to protect them from the scary creatures who roamed the night. In those ancient monsters are the roots of today’s literary vampires, werewolves, demons, ghosts, and all the other beasts who fill the paranormal universe.

Today they’ve morphed into the heroes of our books. In my Berkley Moon series, for example, I’m writing about a family of very sexy alpha males–who happen to be werewolves. My first werewolf was Ross Marshal in KILLING MOON, and only the right woman could help him make peace with the wolf side of his being.

In my latest book, GHOST MOON, Ross is the one who organizes the family to fight a terrorist threat against the U. S. government. And he’s also the wolf who’s secure enough to reaches out to my hero, Caleb Marshal, a ghost who was killed by Ross’s great grandfather.

In the past, shape-shifters, vampires and demons were almost always the bad guys. It was like a cowboy movie where we knew that bad guys had black hats and the good guys had white hats. But modern paranormal heroes have blurred the lines between the good guys and the bad guys. My werewolves may be the heroes of my books, but you never know when their savage side will emerge. Caleb wants to rip out the throat of the man who killed him. Since he’s seventy-five years too late to do that, he’ll go after the guy’s grandsons instead.

Is that edge of danger and unpredictability part of the appeal of the shape-shifter? The realization that you never know what’s going to happen. And the knowledge that these are guys who live outside the bounds of civilization. Often they can blend into society, but you never know when they’re going to rip off that clothing and expose the animal side of their nature. And when they do–watch out. Because anything can happen.

Well, of course you know that if you comment on the blog you will have a chance to win a signed copy of New Moon, another book in the series. And, you should respond to my question of the week...just to make your day a little more fun!

What would you do if a ghost lived in your house and started to like you, want to date you, etc.? And this is a really, REALLY handsome ghost. Would you have a secret affair with him?

Until next time, enjoy the time Between Your Sheets!

Romantic Times Convention 2008- Pittsburgh, PA

2008-04-29T08:02:00.000-07:00

From embarrassing moments to star-struck events, the Romantic Times Convention, aka RT, was full of a little bit of something for everybody. I have to say that it was quite the eye-opening experience for me. Authors running around promoting their newest releases, cover models in the elevators making all of the ladies swoon(and trying to get their votes for the Mr. Romance Competition!), film-makers documenting the chaos, and readers/fans taking in as much as possible in the four days of absolute mischief, fun and networking.

Having been an RT virgin, my experiences by themselves would be enough to talk about in like four or five different blogs, but I would rather give you a glimpse of what I captured that happened to other people throughout the years of RT( as this was the 25th Anniversary), and recap some highlights from this RT, as seen from a quiet eye.

Of course, the table for Between Your Sheets did an amazing job with passing out flyers for the Authors Between Your Sheets Quest where people did a scavenger hunt to get the author's there to sign it, and then in a few weeks get to do another one online where readers will be notified in the Hot Sheet. Also, the big hit was the raffle to win a Night of Romance with Jason Santiago, Mr. Romance 2007. Some women bought 4 or 5 tickets…it was a great success to raise money ($1,000 raised) for the S.O.S (Support Our Soldiers) foundation started by Kathryn Faulk.

Mr. Romance 2008 was a somewhat close call with some really great contestants...but our winner happened to be the one that Between Your Sheets along with Christine Feehan was sponsoring! The very sweet and hot Chris Winters took the title or Mr. Romance, and he did it with such style, I must say.

People really knew how to dress up as there were many, MANY parties to attend. I would have to say that my favorite was the Vampire Ball, but the Faery Ball was quite impressive. Oh, and the first night, everyone looked quite 20's Golden Era Hollywood-glam. It was quite the site to see so many people, very into dressing up!

With all the fun parties and time to network, we can't forget all the wonderful authors that made their presence known at this event. Many of our own hosted authors on Between Your Sheets made it to Pittsburgh, and here is the list:

Rebecca York
CH Admirand
Brenda Williamson
Kathy Caskie
Sophia Nash
Vivi Anna
Barry Eisler
Heather Graham
Jennifer St. Giles
Anna DeStefano
Marcia Colette

It was great to have these authors active to sign books for their fans, talk to aspiring authors, lead workshops, and just kick-back to enjoy themselves in an atmosphere which came about because of their passion and love for writing.

And all I now have to say: Fabio. Adrian Paul. That is all.

Now, I'll leave you all with the probably what you have been waiting for. Most memorable moments at an RT! Have fun reading them...and if you want to see more pictures from RT, or know more about the convention be sure to check out www.RomanticTimes.com.

1999 Toronto RT- "During the book fair, I was standing at Jason Love's booth, looking at his photos, and hoping to get a signed photo, I said, 'but it isn't as good as the real thing'. There he was, standing right behind me. I instantly turned beet red, and my friend said, 'com' on, get a picture with him.' I wanted to put my foot in my mouth." - D.N.

1994 Nashville RT- "There was a Camelot theme, and the three Bartling brothers were dressed as three gods. They all came and surrounding me to get a picture. I scrunched in and knew that I turned red because I 'felt the pressure'. My mind was not on the picture, because I knew the oldest Bartling brother had been in playboy, all nude... I knew what to expect! All I could see was three penises surrounding me!" (nicknamed by others the "Three P Story") -Ellen Wulf

1999 Toronto RT- "This was when they had the very first Vampire Ball. The costumes were phenomenal, and the people were so wonderful because they were all costumed out. It was incredible." -Carol Linton

2008 Pittsburgh RT- "I like that there is a small number of men in a room full of women. And they all act like they know me. There is a lack of walls, and it makes it an open, friendly, and not intimidating atmosphere." - Hank Shiftman

2008 Pittsburgh RT- "Cover models make me sweat!" -Kate Poole
(and then cover model Chris Howell walks right behind her to say hi immediately after she said this. Yes, it made her red.)

2008 Pittsburgh RT- "I was rehearsing for the presentation for Helen Rosburg's Western luncheon, and I was playing an Indian. I had to squeeze into these pants that were way too small for me, and as I rehearsed, they ended up ripping in the crotch area. As time went on, they said to keep going, and the pants got worse and were just hanging off of me, not holding anything in like pants should do. So Connie Perry decides to have me sit down while she sews them up standing on the edge of the stage while she was eye level with my ***** …with the pants still on me! I was scared she was going to stick me with a needle, it was not the most comfortable situation!" - while everyone else enjoyed a good laugh. Jason Santiago

And now, the ladies of Between Your Sheets... thanks for reading!

***all photos, with exception of two, shot by photographer Annette Batista***

Between Your Sheets would love to hear some of your RT memories or comments.
Do Tell!

Marrying the Boss

2008-04-13T09:33:00.001-07:00

Greetings all! It is a great week upon us as the Romantic Times Convention in Pittsburgh will be taking place. I know I am excited to have a chance to go and add an interesting, new experience to my list of life accomplishments.

Ok, but now let's put the focus on our author of the week- Megan Kelly. Kelly's release this month titled Marrying the Boss will show you just how much more people can gain out of competition. Adopted son of a powerful Chicago family, Mark Collins, is trying to prove himself that he should gain the company, but soon wants more to gain the love of Leanne Fairbanks, the illegitimate granddaughter, who is just as eager to prove herself and gain the company. Sounds like a steamy romance will be what truly sparks the interest in these two go-getters!

Kelly began her love for Harlequin Romance as a teenager, and after years and years of writing, sold to American Harlequin Romance in 2007. She resides in the Midwest with her husband and two children, and is well-known at her local bookstore and library. To find out more about Megan Kelly, check out her website. Or, post to ask her questions..and you know the deal when you post...a signed copy of this release could be yours in just a couple weeks.. :)

So, for those going to the Romantic Times Convention, have a fabulous time..I hope to see you there! I will now close with my question for you all:

What do you think of dating of the workplace? Should an employee be able to date his/her boss? As someone who has dated co-workers before, I can't wait to see everyone's responses to this!

So everyone get a copy of Marrying the Boss..and enjoy your time to read and relax, Between Your Sheets!

Silken Shadows

2008-03-31T12:20:00.000-07:00

Well...thanks for being patient..I am back with this week's featured author: Jennifer St. Giles.

Her new release, Silken Shadows delves into the world of the supernatural as our heroine,psychic Gemini Andrews, follows Captain Deverell Jansen on his search for a vicious killer. He must learn to trust in the love that Gemini is so certain of, to save her and himself, from an impending doom.

If you think this book sounds suspenseful and exciting, you really should check out this awesome booktrailer!

Giles has been a member of GRW and and RWA since 1994. Her road to becoming a published author has won her many awards including The Maggie Award. To read more about Giles, check out her BYS bio.

Here is some words directly from this fabulous author herself about Silken Shadows:

Silken Shadows was a lot of fun to write because I'd been able to evolve the heroine through two books before she got to tell her story. Gemini is the youngest of the three Andrews sisters and she watched as both Cassie and Andre fell in love with Sean and Alex Killdaren. During Cassie and Andre's romances, Gemini imagined herself attracted to several titled gentlemen, but none quite met up to snuff. It wasn't until she met the dark "devil" captain of her brother-in-law's ship did she truly meet a man worth his measure, Deverell Jansen. I think Gemini is the most daring of all of my historical heroines. Not only in her sense of adventure (she stows away on a ship), but in her courage to face an evil that could cost her soul, and in her sensual response to Deverell's killer kisses. I was also extremely thankful to be able to write Silken Shadows. I had major surgery done in Novemeber of that year, surgery that if anything went wrong the resulting problems would have been catastrophic. I was supposed to write Silken Shadows before going into surgery and wasn't able to. So making it through the surgery and being able to write so well after it was truly a wonderful blessing for me.

Remember to leave comments, so you can win a signed copy of one of her books! Also, you are going to want to see what she has to say, because she is excited to be involved, so you can ask her questions about any of her novels, her life in Atlanta, etc.

Happy April, everyone...and enjoy Silken Shadows while you enjoy your peaceful time, Between Your Sheets!

P.S.

Almost forgot my question:

How would you react if on the news you heard of a serial killer committing murders from the grave?

Quick Intermission

2008-03-27T21:30:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to say happy Friday and let you know that the next featured author blog is coming very soon..don't worry, I haven't gone anywhere!

By the ways...is anyone going to the RT convention in a few weeks? I shall be a virgin to this great event..If you have anything fun or interesting to tell me about it, I would love to hear!

Hope everyone has been having a great week.

Peace and Light,

~Marla

Seducing the Saint

2008-03-17T09:50:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

So get excited, because the new release for this week's featured author...will not even be made available until March 19th! That's right, Melissa Schroeder will be releasing her newest page-turner, Seducing the Saint this week. What better than to curl up by your fire place or lie out at the warm beach than with this smoldering novel about reunited love and an affair that can land them in a dangerous situation. Brady St. James, also known as the Saint, is known for his skills and knowledge which make the woman, Libby, return after six years to ask for his help and be by his side. They find that their love ignites some steamy passion and could bring the two to live happily ever-after, but that is, if they escape getting killed in the process...

If you want to know more about the dangerous affair, check out this book video:

Schroeder's love for romance novels began after her first Linda Howard book. As someone who believes that her mind has been warped by years of watching Monty Python, and her strange family, this novelist believes that her calling was to write romance novels with a comic edge. She has now become quite an accomplished writer with close to 20 short stories, novellas, and novels released. To read more about this very creative and interesting author, check out her BYS biography.

I'll be sure to let you know what the prize signed book is this week in the next day or so. Now comes my favorite part...my question of the week!!

Now, as you guys may have read in Schroeder's bio, she was born in a military hospital, grew up as a military brat, and vowing never to marry a person in the military,has, and now has some military brats of her own. If you have any affiliation with military, or if you did, what would you do if you were stationed somewhere far from everything you are used to?

Under His Skin

2008-03-11T11:45:00.001-07:00

What would you do if you had to surrender your pride to love? Rita Herron's new release, Under His Skin, involves a top-notch cop named Parker Kilpatrick who falls into the healing arms of blue-eyed beauty, nurse Grace Gardener. As Grace soon becomes a victim to a brutal attack, it opens the doors of an old case involving Grace, and now Parker must put his beloved job on the line to save the innocent beauty.

Herron's love for writing started as she fell for the suspense genre when she read her first Trixie Belden mystery. This award-winning author has now sold over forty five books, and will certainly keep the spine-tingling suspenseful romances as well as sexy romantic comedies coming for your reading pleasure!

Now, as you know, with each new post, one of you guys will be picked to receive a signed copy of one of Herron's other releases. We'll just have to make this a little suspenseful this week...hahaha. :)

And I'll leave you with a fun little question:

If you had a severe injury and had to go to the hospital, how would you want to be taken care of?

Bridget's Rainbow

2008-03-03T17:25:00.000-08:00

Happy March, all! A month that brings the rain and flowers with Spring..and for those who get excited about the very Irish holiday, St.Patrick’s Day, then you’ll be looking forward to picking a four-leaf-clover…and maybe drinking a good pint of Guiness.

Well, what more could go with the Irish theme than our featured author this week who loves to write stories with a Celtic twist. C.H. Admirand has recently released her newest book titled Bridget’s Rainbow. In this fantasy, a girl by the name of Bridget O’Halleran wishes on a magic rainbow for a strong and wise man to love her forever. Trouble ensues as this man appears to rescue her when she falls into a lake the rainbow is hovering over, and the magic begins to really take place involving a clever ghost, a host of faeries, and a gentleman’s duel.

To know more about Admirand, check out her BYS bio. Here are some words from C.H. Admirand herself, to give you even more of a personal perspective of the motives of this writer:

Hmmm...what's different about my books is that I like to use family names and my Celtic heritage in my writing. In my first book I named my hero after my youngest son, Joshua, and my heroine after my great-grandmother, the real Margaret Mary Flaherty...her picture is on the cover. It's a connection that I really enjoy.

As usual, as you guys post comments you know that one of you will be eligible to win a signed copy of a past release by the featured author. Admirand is going to give away a signed copy of Patience, a story about three cousins, Patience, Charity, and Prudence, who are the complete opposite of their names. Here is an awesome book trailer for this book:

My question of the week:

What would you do if you wished upon a rainbow, and magical faeries appeared to guide you in your wishes directions? I know this is kind of a silly question, but I am curious to see responses on this! :)

Keep it happy….keep it relaxed..and keep it nice and cozy, Between Your Sheets!

3 Brides for 3 Bad Boys

2008-02-26T08:44:00.001-08:00

A wedding… whether it is a milestone in your life, something you don’t think you’ll ever do, or even something you are deathly afraid of..we all go to them, hear of them, or witness them at some point in our lives. Some of us only merely consider it, while others go through many and many of these acts themselves. This week’s featured author, Lucy Monroe’s current release, 3 Brides for 3 Bad Boys, puts a fun twist on the oh-so-perfect stereotype of marriage. This steamy novel involves three bad-boy brothers, who each have a different women to try to tame their wild sides.Rand has been proposed with an enticing deal regarding a property deed, Colton discovers he has found himself a beautiful Vegas showgirl, and Carter finds himself with a financial arrangement, that he may want to make into more of an arrangement. All three are different stories with great twists to keep you turning the pages. Oh, and check out the awesome booktrailer here:

It has been said that Monroe does not like to brag about herself, but only wants to share her gift and love for writing with her readers, so this very generous author is not only going to give away one signed copy of another release, but TWO….AND three signed book flats…to sone of you lucky comment posters. Now, I will be sure to let you know what these are as soon as I know, so you can see what you have the chance to add to your collection. Monroe , who has been on several national best seller lists in the US and in England, is said to have a strong emotion and strong sensuality portrayed through the characters that she loves. This Oregon-based author likes to transport her readers to a beautiful place where the heart rules and love conquers all, through her eloquent writing and powerful display of emotion. To read more about Monroe, check out her BYS bio.

Back to the subject of weddings and marriage, a theme in Monroe’s new release, here is my question of the week:

Whether you are married or not, or ever even want to if you aren’t, what would be your ideal wedding? Where would you want it, what theme, etc.? Just some fun…I would say that I would want mine to be on the moon. Highly unlikely, but it could happen one of these days!

So, hurry up and get a copy of 3 Brides for 3 Bad Boys, curl up and enjoy this one as you keep the pages turning Between Your Sheets.

Solar Heat...

2008-02-18T17:42:00.001-08:00

Thanks for waiting, everyone...I finally got over my busy life to give you guys some more awesomeness going on in the world of Between Your Sheets!

So, thanks to Tina Wainscott and all enthusiasts and everyone that posted with this last blog. Great stuff really. And always more good stuff to come from this author…

You may be wondering about the title of the blog. Well, for those of you who do not know, Susan Kearney recently had a new release on February 5th called Solar Heat. Check out the amazing book trailer:
This science fiction-esque novel involves dangerous desire that erupts between a sexy asteroid miner and a complex, powerful enemy spy named Aszla. Distrust, suspicion, and opposing loyalties come between saving the planet and their newfound love for each other in this steamy, un-Earthly novel.

For those interested in reading more about Kearney, check out her bio here. She also had a note to you guys, that I definitely must include..here it is, for your reading pleasure:

Hi Everyone,

Whenever I get the chance, I always like to tell people about the books I
write. Are they a romance? Oh yes. Is my hero delicious? Of course. Is my heroine smart? You betcha. Is there lots of action and hot sex? Absolutely.
So after 50 books you'd think I'd be famous, right? Wrong. :-) You see I happen to have a very secret love- I love to write about men and women from other worlds. ore specifically I like to set romance stories on other planets.
If you haven't stopped reading yet, maybe, just maybe, I can convince you to try Solar Heat.
Luckily for me the paranormal craze of vampires, werewolves and time
travel has made my books seem a little more acceptable. So has Star
Trek and Star Wars and even Terminator:The Sarah Chronicles. But the
truth is that before I wrote sexy, paranormal romances I wrote many
romantic suspenses an many of my readers tried my futuristic stories
because they trusted me. And lots of readers have told me they
actually love this kind of story. Now, we all have our auto-buy
authors. But if you're up for something a little different, if you want
a good romance and an interesting setting, give Solar Heat a try. And
then please write me and tell me what you think. My email address is on
my website.

Best,
Susan Kearney

As with the last blog, a lucky person will randomly be chosen from posting on this blog to win a signed copy of another release by Kearney titled Kiss Me Deadly. This one involves a very lucky lottery ticket and a twisted murder list…sounds quite tempting, really.

So, I would like to leave you guys with one thought…if you did win a really insane lotto (like the 30 million drawing on the 16th,), what would you do with the money? Just something fun to ponder…maybe while you’re relaxing, Between Your Sheets.

What Lies In Shadow...

2008-02-07T11:53:00.000-08:00

February. A month of crisp, cool air for most places. And a month where love may be in the air...or maybe it is just on the shelves filled with chocolates, flowers, and teddy bears.

Well, if you are like me, you will forget these conventional or "commercial" ideas for spreading love and spread it in a whole new way by picking up the new release by this week's featured author, Tina Wainscott. Her new novel What Lies in Shadow was released on 2/5. This suspense/thriller includes a secret identity, a tempting liaison, and a dangerous obsession tying in the world of online communities, a cheating husband, and a psychotic new person in the life of Jonna, the novel's protagonist.

Check this tempting and page turning novel out..and read more about it at Wainscott’s official website.

Also, peruse this author's Between Your Sheets profile to know more about the life of this author.

And dear readers, please post comments about this author, her new release, or any of her past releases because you just may be lucky enough to win a signed copy of her last release, Until the Day You Die. That would be a nice one to add to your collection, if you enjoy interesting twists of suspense and chilling plots, as this author loves to give her readers a true, good scare.

Also, for those interested in knowing even more about the life of Wainscott, her motives for writing this steamy bone-chiller, why she became a writer in the first place, and many more interesting facts, check out the BYS interview to feel like you are getting to know this author on a more personal level.
And even better is a BYS chat with Wainscott that will be taking place on the BYS website on Tuesday, February 12, 2008. The times will be 9:00 PM EDT, 8:00 PM CDT, 7:00 PM MDT, 6:00 PM PDT. Not only will you get to ask the author yourself any questions you've seen unanswered, but you also get to pick her brain to maybe hear some of the great ideas she is concocting for other stories, etc.

Until next time, keep those pages turning, and even with all the thrills and chills, enjoy the warmth of being Between Your Sheets.

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