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...congratulations to ROBYN1 !!!! Please email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com with your info!

Today, let's give a warm welcome to Tessa Radley ! She has a series with Silhouette Desire out called The Saxon Brides. The first book is called Mistaken Mistress and is out in Oct, followed by Spaniard's Seduction and Pregnancy Proposal. Sit back and get to know Tessa! When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? That's a hard question! LOL. Deep down I think I always wanted to be a writer. But it took me a loooong time to admit it to myself. First I went to university and majored in English Literature…then I worked for years as a lawyer, then I had kids…and finally I decided I wanted to be a writer. I'd always loved, loved, loved reading. So I'm a reader first, writer second. I spent my childhood buried in books. My mom was a journalist and later a writer. I saw first hand what a tough career it could be—she got up at 4 am every morning, for goodness sake! I struggle to wake at 6—I need daylight, I could NEVER be a vampire. Where do you get you

Don't forget I'll host the usual chat friday night beginning at 9:30 eastern time in the RRT chat room. Go to www.romrevtoday.com and click chat and then into the RRT Chat room. I'll be giving away a copy of the WILDEST DREAMS anthology featuring Janice Maynard, LuAnn McLane and Morgan Leigh! Check it out and see what other goodies might be given away... ;-) Hope to see you there!

... Karen H in NC Karen, email Kate at contactme@katepearce.com with your mailing info and she'll get it right out to you!

From Marly Mathews: Hello Everyone! You are all cordially invited to drop by the RWA Online Chat Room on Thursday, October 30th starting at 9 PM EST, for our Halloween Chat. We'll be talking about things that go bump in the night and there might also be a few treats at the chat as well! http://www.rwaonlinechapter.org/chat.htm We hope to see you there! Best, ~Marly

Next up for a giveaway is Diane Mott Davidson's SWEET REVENGE. This is the paperback version of it and you can learn more about it by clicking here . An added bonus are the recipes in the back of the book. :) Question for readers: Do you cook or are the take out restaurants on speed dial? Winner to be announced Sunday night.

Let's give a warm welcome (back!) to Kate Pearce , who's going to chat about herself and her latest release, SIMPLY SINFUL. At the end of the interview, learn how you can win a copy of SIMPLY SINFUL! Tell us about your newest release. My next book is the second in the House of Pleasure series, Simply Sinful. It's Regency-set erotic romance from Kensington Aphrodisia and features Peter Howard, a secondary character in Simply Sexual. Here's the blurb: A wicked proposition... Forced to wed at a young age, Abigail Beecham is tired of living in a sexless marriage. She longs to succumb to the delicious pleasures of pure carnal lust that she has only read about. And if her husband James can't satisfy her erotic needs, he's ready to find her a man who can. A wild past… Peter Howard is accustomed to unusual sexual requests. His seven years as a slave in a Turkish brothel left his skilled in sensual delights. But there is little that actually arouses him-until h

First off, the winner of DO OR DIE by Marly Mathews is.... flchen ! Fedora, email me at fisc40pa@aol.com with your mailing information. Congratulations! Now, we have a Regency set Historical to giveaway.... SNOWY NIGHT WITH A STRANGER anthology by Jane Feather, Sabrina Jeffries, and Julia London. Question for readers: What is your favorite historical romance time period to read? Post away and I'll announce the winner on Thursday night!

...is an interview with Kate Pearce , who's latest SIMPLY SINFUL, comes out that day. You can preorder it from either Amazon, BN, or Borders (or Chapters if you are in Canada) or buy it beginning Tuesday in your favorite bookstore. Plus, stay tuned for a SIMPLY SINFUL giveaway! Here's a taste of SIMPLY SINFUL by clicking this excerpt off Kate's Website Click Here

Here we go: Passion and Pleasure in London is won by Raven99 Unwrap Me is won by Nascarandbeans Cafe Au Lait is won by Pollyanna Congratulations winners! Please email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com with your mailing info. Tomorrow night is the Marly Mathews book winner and more book contests.

Welcome Marly Mathews to the blog! She writes a variety of romance for both The Wild Rose Press and New Concepts Publishing . (click the links to reach her author pages at both sites) First off, we are going to learn a little bit about Marly, and then you have a chance to ask her questions and she'll respond. Remember, you get a chance to be entered twice in a contest to win a print copy of her book DO OR DIE, just out from The Wild Rose Press . Tell us about your newest release. Do Or Die is my newest release. It's a futuristic paranormal set ten years after a catastrophic war with a intergalactic race of telepathic humans. This book was a lot of fun to write because the story was unlimited in what could happen to the hero and heroine. My hero is corporeally challenged, so he gets into quite a few interesting situations as a spirit. Shylah was a really fun character to craft because she can do almost anything and yet, because of her experiences she is a very vulnerable p

Okay, great weekend for everyone. Our guest this weekend is Marly Mathews , who writes for The Wild Rose Press and New Concepts Publishing. First up is an excerpt from DO OR DIE, Marly's latest. You can purchase a copy of DO OR DIE by clicking here and note that it's available in ebook or print versions. Then, over the weekend there will be a Q&A posted with Marly. There is also a book giveaway of the print version of DO OR DIE (which I got from Amazon) and you can have up to two chances to win a copy. Post either in this blog post or during the Q&A blog post. You get a maximum of two entries. I'll announce the winner on Monday night! (you can ask more than one question but only get maximum of two entries) DO OR DIE available now from The Wild Rose Press Excerpt: Voices floated around her. Telepathic voices. Wincing, Shylah creaked one eye open and then the other. Her eyes roamed around the small room she was in. A pilot from the Earth Space Force was st

I know there are a couple of book giveaways due and I'll announce those on Sunday night!

Our next book giveaway is CAFE AU LAIT by newcomer Liane Spicer! It's a contemporary romance. Here's a blurb: Londoner Shari Zamore is at the end of her rope. Her carefully constructed world is falling down around her ears, and she’s so restless that she can barely bring herself to care. So the pretty professional runs away to her family’s home in Trinidad in search of rest, relaxation, and maybe even a little no-strings romance. What she finds there is a stubborn, sexy man determined to make her face all of the things she desperately wants to forget. Most visitors embrace the sultry spirit of his homeland. So why is Michael Chancery so intrigued by a woman whose icy attitude and arrogant demeanor seem designed to discourage any man who tries to get too close? Her plan is to love him, leave him, and then return to the life she left on hold. But Michael doesn’t give up easily, and he’ll use every tool in his sensual arsenal, every moment of each heated tropical night to conv

First off, come chat with me Friday night (24th) at 9:30PM eastern time in the Romance Reviews Today chat room. I have some books to give away..... Go to www.romrevtoday.com and click "chat" and then into the RRT chat room. I hope to see you there! Finally, if you have won a book this month and have not received it, but it has been less than a week since you won, let me know if you did not get it. I have sent out all of the winning books except for those won in the past seven days or or if you just contacted me. (I know who you are) Email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com Next week, get ready for some awesome, rocking guests!

.....Poster number 5 -- Melissa!! Congrats! You win both books! Please email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com with your mailing info.

Okay, I know I may have a few takers on this one. :) UNWRAP ME by Susan Lyons, Melissa MacNeal and Melissa Randall It is currently available for Kensington Aphrodisia Over at Susan's website you can find more about all three stories by clicking here . My question for you is: Are you looking forward to Christmas this year, despite the economy? Post away and I'll choose a winner later in the week. (one entry per person)

Don't forget the chat tonight with Cara Carnes and Joanna Wylde in the Romance Reviews Today chat room! Lot's of fun will be in store for everyone!

Romance Reviews Today, Issue 62, Volume 2 October 2008 CONTEST: The October Prizes are: #1: FOR HER EYES ONLY by Cait London & IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT by Stephanie Laurens, Mary Balogh, Jacquie D'Allesandro & Candace Hern (anthology) #2: SECRET DESIRES OF A GENTLEMAN by Laura Lee Guhrke & AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT by Alissa Johnson Click on the Contest Page for information on entering the contest. NEW RELEASES: Visit our new release page and start your shopping list today! BLOG: Visit the RRTBlog to see what Patti is up to – and what books she is giving away. If you are not on the RRTChatters loop, you are missing some great conversations – and prizes. CHATS: Join Patti every Friday night in the RRT chat room at 9 PM ET to chat about this, that and the other. Join the Schemer every Monday night in the RRT Chat room at 9 PM ET – you never know what the topic will be! Beginning in November CrazyMo will be hosting in a new chat room. A Calendar has

Now giving away a copy of PASSION AND PLEASURE IN LONDON by Melody Thomas! Here's a blurb: "When his grandfather summons him to his estate, Rory Jameson goes for only one reason - to tell the man off and turn his back on his inheritance. Winter Ashburn is sick of the injustices committed against her and her people by her aristocratic uncle. Seeking revenge for the excess around her, she takes a page from Robin Hood’s book, pilfering from the wealthy at local inns. When Rory is injured trying to retrieve his wallet, Winter comes face to face with the consequences of her actions - and with a man who will change her life forever." Post away by answering this question: What romance novel hero from a historical would you like to meet? I'll pick a winner later this week!

Come join us Wednesday, October 22nd at 9:00 PM Eastern Time as we chat with Cara Carnes and Joanna Wylde in the Romance Reviews Today chat room! Click here to reach the chat room . Here are the blurbs: WEEKEND GAMES by Cara Carnes available at Loose Id . Best friends Aubrey, Charlotte, Francie and Julia have had horrible personal lives the past year and have decided that needs to be changed. What better way to kick-start their sex lives than some role playing games on Halloween weekend? The four concoct the perfect scenario: each one invites one or more former male “friends” to participate in the roles. The men will not only play a part in the hedonistic play, but will create the roles. When Halloween night arrives, the four women discover the seven sexy men have constructed role plays meant to not only tap into their dark desires, but to push them to a new level of awareness about themselves.. It began as fun and games - a weekend of no holds barred pleasure - but it soon mo

The winner of THE UNDEAD NEXT DOOR is the last poster, Linda. (Be sure which Linda because two posted next to the last.) Please email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com with your mailing information.

Two, not one books will be given away to one lucky winner. Here are the books: BEDDED FOR THE ITALIAN'S PLEASURE by Anne Mather When Juliet meets broodingly handsome Italian Raphael Marchese, there is an instant and dangerous attraction between them. But because of the pretense Juliet has agreed to in order to help a friend, Rafe mistakenly thinks she's a gold-digger who's engaged to another man! However, the tension between Juliet and Rafe is stronger than reason, and it erupts. Raphael makes love to her—passionately and savagely. He reasons that though he can never have her, he can enjoy the pleasure of her body… THE GREEEK TYCOON'S BABY BARGAIN by Sharon Kendrick Bought for her babies… Alexandros Pavlidis always ended his affairs before he got bored. So he never expected to see his London mistress, Rebecca Gibbs, again—until she showed up with shocking news: she was pregnant with his twins! Xandros was intrigued when Rebecca didn't touch a penn

Did you think the month long party at Romance Reviews Today blog is over? Nope, it isn't! How about another chance to win a $25 gift certificate from either Amazon or Fictionwise? Sounds good? Just post away with the answer to this question: What author have you never read before but are interested in reading if you had the time or money to buy their books? Post away and one winner will picked the evening of October 31st!!!! (One entry per household please)

A lot of winners today! Here we go: Jennifer Inclan winner is..... JenniferY Suzanne Forster's two winners are... Crystal Adkins and Ruby(Mouth)! (Please indicate which back book you want from Suzanne) The winner from the Dark Light by Jayne Castle winner is.... PamP!! Winners, congratulations and please email me at this address with your information: fisc40pa@aol.com

Our guest today is the always fabulous Suzanne Forster ! Here's a blurb from her latest: THE PRIVATE CONCIERGE (Mira, October 2008) L.A.'s rich and powerful rely on Lane Chandler's company, The Private Concierge, to anticipate their every whim…and to guarantee unparalleled discretion. But then one of Lane's celebrity patrons is found murdered in the most undignified manner imaginable. In rapid succession, three other prominent clients become embroiled in separate scandals, thanks to what looks like a security breach of TPC's communications systems. As word gets out, clients drop Lane like last week's gossip. She's bent on keeping TPC's name out of the papers, but when former police officer Rick Bayless starts nosing around, she has more to worry about than bad PR. Rick knows about Lane's shadowy past, and he's certain she's hiding new secrets. With no other options, Lane must face a dangerous conspirator who knows more about her every mo

Please give a warm welcome to Jessica Inclan, who's latest book, INTIMATE BEINGS, has just been released. Here's a little blurb: Lately, Claire Edwards feels like she’s floundering. A ho-hum teaching job, a string of terrible dates, nights spent with only Netflix and bizarre dreams of spaceships for company…life isn’t working out the way she hoped. But Claire has an extraordinary secret ability—she can go anywhere at all, just by wishing it. And if the intensely attractive man who suddenly materializes in her car one day is any indication, Claire’s not the only one…Ever since Darl James learned of his true origins, he has been searching for his partner and life mate, the one whose gift will complement and complete his own. Now that he’s found Claire, he vows to never lose her again, or their soul-searing, sensual connection. But keeping her safe won’t be easy when they’ve been marked for destruction by an evil, power-hungry race. A fierce battle is brewing, one that will tes

Three signs that something is very different with your new man: He sleeps all day…which would be annoying except he’s so attentive at night. He’s attacked by sword-wielding assailants, yet insists he can handle it on his own. He never seems to age. Heather Westfield has always lived a quiet life, but that all changes when she helps a very handsome, very mysterious stranger. There’s something not quite right about Jean-Luc, but still, she’s never been with a man so charming, so attractive…so wonderful. Now if only a murderous villain wasn’t after them, they might get their happily-ever-after. Okay, who is the sexiest Vampire you're read, watched or got naked with??? Post away (one answer per person) and I'll annnounce a winner on Sunday!!!

Okay, as promiised, I'm announcing gift card winners. The first is the biggie: The winner of the $25 gift cert from Amazon is....... ABOOKWORM!! Who says those who post last never win???? Congrats and please email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com The final winner of the night is one for a $10 gift cert from Amazon or Fictionwise. That winner is..... TERESA W!!!!! (and do you want me to post the answers to the word scrambler game?) Congrats everyone! Friday night at chat, I'll give away a really hot prize. ;-) And you can thank Limecello for giving me the bright idea of how to run the contest during chat.

Now up for grabs is DARK LIGHT by Jayne Castle. Find more about this book by clicking here . As we know, Jayne writes under several different names and in different genres. Your question is: Which of her persona's do you prefer? Jayne Ann Krentz/Jayne Castle/Amanda Quick? Post your response and be entered to win a copy of DARK LIGHT. Winner to be announced this coming Friday night.

...Congrats to LINDY!!! Please email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com with your mailing information! Don't forget that tomorrow night TWO gift certificates will be won! Check out the site here for more info. ;-)

THE LETTERS – Luanne Rice and Joseph Monninger A Perfect 10 Bantam (Hardcover) ISBN: 978-0-553-80741-7 October 2008 Contemporary Fiction Alaska and Monhegan Island, Maine – Present Day THE LETTERS is a series of letters written back and forth between Sam and Hadley who have been married many years and are both grieving for their son, who died in a plane crash in Alaska. They have given up on their marriage, neither one able to come to terms with their son’s death, and not able to console each other, so lost in their own grief. Sam is in Alaska, on his way to the remote crash site. He must take a dog sled in order to reach the isolated area where the plane went down. Hadley disapproves of Sam’s trip, moves to Monhegan Island, and begins painting again. She loves the small remote island and decides to live there indefinitely. Sam writes to Hadley telling her about the everyday happenings on the trail, about Gus, his guide; Martha, with her sled dogs; and the bush pilot who picks up

......YAN.....!!!! Please email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com with your mailing info. Thank you.

Okay, see the new reviews posted for RRT Erotic? I have created a word scrambler game for you to play with and win a $10 gift certificate from either Amazon or Fictionwise. The answers are in the listing of reviews posted below. They are all book titles, so that is a huge clue right there. :D There are ten of them. What you need to do is unscramble them and send your answers to me at pattifischer@yahoo.com I'll put all the correct responses in a hat and pull out a lucky winner on Wednesday night! Good luck and here are your clues: 1. RVFEOER NI ERH YSEE 2. ISN NI SANEJ 3. LYIL SSSLOBMO 4. RAPKS FO IGAMC 5. NITUA SRAMDE 6. RSIHWSEP FO TEH SLEHF 7. ITETRB INEW 8. NITSHG NI BCLKA CELA 9. WUANRP EM 10. AHVIRS: TEH WNAEGANKI FO GNIESELP BYTEAU

RRTErotic - Issue 26, Volume 1 – October 10, 2008 In this issue, we have 16 new reviews and 1 new nibbles for your enjoyment. ( Quick List of new reviews) The Print book for the September drawing is THE PLEASURE OF HIS BED by Melissa MacNeal, Donna Grant & Annalise Russell We will also be drawing one name for the Samhain Publishing Contest.Just click on the CONTEST page for information on entering the random drawing! Single Titles (101 plus pages) Anthology ReviewsUNWRAP ME – Susan Lyons, Melissa MacNeal, Melissa Randall – Holly – Anthology – Contemporary Romance Contemporary ReviewsGUILTY PLEASURES – Renee Knowles – Holly – Contemporary Romance LILY BLOSSOMS – N.J. Walters – Summerville Secrets, Book 3 – Jennifer – Contemporary Romance NIGHTS IN BLACK LACE – Noelle Mack – Kate – Contemporary Romance ROCK ME – Melody Lane – Jennifer – Contemporary Romance Fantasy ReviewsSPARK OF MAGIC – Trista Ann Michaels – Mel – Fantasy Romance Futuristic Reviews CASSIOPEIA – Nathalie Gra

First off, congratulations to Limecello, who showed up at chat last night at www.romrevtoday.com and won a copy of Make U Sweat by Amie Stuart. Way to go, Lime!!!! Today we have a historical romance to give away: SECRETS OF THE KNIGHT by Julia Latham. From Julia's website : A knight never reveals her secrets... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When young Diana Winslow arrived at Castle Bannaster, her beauty and bravery disguised beneath a servant's dress, she had no idea her life would change forever. But now the cruel and lecherous Viscount Bannaster lies dead--and the novice Bladeswoman cannot escape her guilt. Nothing, not even fighting for the Crown, can erase her fears...especially when she comes face to face with Thomas, the viscount's startlingly seductive brother. Desperate to keep him from discovering the truth, Diana attempts a daring abduction. But all her skills as a knight are no defense against the powerful, irresistible nobleman who has just become her prisoner. A ma

Everyone, give a warm welcome to Michelle Monkou ! Her newest book is GAMBLE ON LOVE and should be in bookstores right now. Get to meet Michelle When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? I wrote stories, as a child. I didn't think about a career in writing until I joined Romance Writers of America and attended the workshops in my local chapter. I simply enjoyed surrendering to my imagination. Where do you get your information or ideas for your books? I get information or ideas from current news, magazine articles, and again my imagination where I put together a "what if" scenario. I start with a germ of an idea and then gradually over several days or weeks, I add on to that idea until vivid scenes are created until I have an outline of the story. What would you say is your interesting writing quirk? One of my quirks is using certain songs or artists to assist with writing my love scenes. For instance, if it is hot, steamy, and a bit on the wild s

Next up is INSATIABLE DESIRE by Rita Herron! You can read more about her book by clicking here . It has a cover quote from Sherrilyn Kenyon. Do cover quotes help you decide in picking up a book from a new or never read before author? Post away with your responses and I'llpick a winner on Sunday!

RAZOR GIRL is won by poster #1 - cpullum SECRETS VOLUME is won by poster #7 - Lil Please email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com with your mailing information!

THE STORM - Jean Johnson A Perfect 10 The Sons of Destiny , Book 6 Berkley Publishing ISBN-10: 0425222179 ISBN-13: 9780425222171 September 2008 Fantasy Romance Nightfall Isle - Concurrent with Earth Present Day Four sets of fraternal twins...two years apart. Exiled...but not defeated. On the run from evil people who would like to dissect her to see what makes her tick, Arora has had to rely on her twin sister Amara's shapeshifting abilities to get them to safety. It bothers her that she has not been more help in facilitating their escape. Literally washed ashore on Nightfall Isle, Arora hopes that maybe they have found sanctuary. Neither she nor her sister could have dreamed that they would meet anyone special so far from home. While Amara is less than gracious to their hosts and avoids Trevan, Arora goes exploring...and finds the most secretive of the Corvis brothers, Rydan, Trevan's twin. No one knows why he stays underground most of the time and has appointed himself

Okay, I think many of you know what a Secrets book is. If you don't, well, they are hot . I know we have a lot of readers here who read scorching hot romance. I'm giving away one copy of SECRETS VOL 22: DARK WHISPERS (Ellie Marvel, Calista Fox, Elisa Adams and Rachel Carrington) to one lucky winner. Click here to read a book description. To enter, you need to tell me the name of the most hottest erotic romance book you've ever read. Good luck and I'll pull a winner on Wednesday night!

Win a copy of RAZOR GIRL by Marianne Mancusi! Click here for an excerpt . This is a Shomi Action Romance on the spine. I've never read this type of story before, but it does look interesting. If you have read Shomi before, then you know what to expect. If you haven't, hey, there is always trying something new! Are you interested? Post away and I'll pick a winner Wednesday night!

........Karen H in NC......... Congratulations!!!! Please email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com with your snail mail address. Keep an eye out for more giveaways!

Romance Reviews Today, Issue 62. Volume 1 October 2008 Due to issue with the server updates have not been done since the September 1 issue. In this, the first Octoberissue you will find the September 10 & 20 reviews as well as the October 1 reviews. It's a large update and we hope you enjoy it. CONTEST: Winners of the September Contest: Tempted by the Night by Elizabeth Boyle & Loose and Easy by Tara Janzen – Shirley Wilson & Seduction of a Proper Gentleman by Victoria Alexander & Crossfire by JoAnn Ross – Dina Cox The October Prizes are: #1: FOR HER EYES ONLY by Cait London & IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT by Stephanie Laurens, Mary Balogh, Jacquie D'Allesandra & Candace Hern (anthology) #2: SECRET DESIRES OF A GENTLEMAN by Laura Lee Guhrke & AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT by Alissa Johnson Click on the Contest Page for information on entering the contest. NEW RELEASES: Visit our new release page and start your shopping list today! BLOG: Visit the RRT