Update:  The winner of GAME FOR LOVE is…Maria (pronounced Mariah) and the winner of CANDY STORE is Khelsey.  Congrats!

Author extraordinaire Bella Andre is my next guest–Bella is one busy woman who as written some fabulous books!  She’s here to introduce  you to a great new family…one that you will find in the pages of her books. Bella is also offering 2 giveaways, so read on for more information! Welcome, Bella!

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Meet the Sullivans!

I’m so thrilled to be introducing you to the fun, sexy siblings in my new contemporary romance series with Chase Sullivan, the hero from The Look of Love. A successful photographer who travels the world and has his pick of beautiful women, Chase thinks life is great just as it is – until he finds Chloe and her totaled car in a ditch on the side of the road in Napa Valley. She’s utterly lovely, both inside and out, and he’s soon willing to move mountains to love – and protect – her. But will she let him?

Unfortunately, a wrecked car is not the worst thing to happen to Chloe that day. The bruise on her cheek can attest to that. She’s vowed never to make the mistake of trusting a man again. Surely, the gorgeous guy who rescues her in the middle of a rain storm is too good to be true. Or is he? Because with every loving look Chase gives her – and every sinfully sweet caress – as the attraction between them sparks and sizzles, she can’t help but wonder if she’s met the only exception.

And although Chase didn’t realize his life was going to change forever in an instant, amazingly, he isn’t the least bit interested in fighting that change. Instead, he’s gearing up for a different fight altogether…for Chloe’s heart.

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Update:  The winner of BREAKING POINT is…Rachel Elizabeth! Congrats!!

Are you gearing up for a fun 4th of July weekend?  You know what will make that weekend awesome? Winning a copy of Pamela Clare‘s BREAKING POINT. Oh, yes, that would make it awesome because the book is phenomenal.

Blurb:

While investigating border violence in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Denver journalist Natalie Benoit is caught in a bloody ambush and taken captive. Alone in the hands of ruthless killers, she will need every ounce of courage she possesses to survive.

Betrayed by another operative, Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Zach McBride, a former Navy SEAL, has endured a week of torture and interrogation at the hands of a bloodthirsty Mexican drug cartel. Ready to give his life if he must, he remains unbroken—until he hears the cries of an American woman.

Although Natalie is only a voice in the darkness of their shared prison, her plight brings renewed strength to Zach’s battered body. With her help, he overpowers their captors, and they flee through the desert toward the border, the attraction between them flaring hotter than the Sonoran sun.

But past loss and tragedy leave both of them reluctant to follow their hearts, even when the passion between them reaches its breaking point. Faced with feelings neither expected, they fight to stay ahead of the danger that hunts them as forces more powerful than they can imagine conspire to destroy them both…

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Update: The winner of the PDF copies of FATAL AFFAIR, FATAL JUSTICE, and FATAL CONSEQUENCES is…Leagh Christensen! Congrats, Leagh!

I hope that you’re enjoying the blog party so far!  We’re spotlighting lots of books–and there are LOTS more giveaways to come.  One of my favorite things to do during the summer is to sit down and enjoy a good book. (It’s too hot down in the South to do much else!) Whether I’m reading on the beach, on a hammock, or  on the couch,  a good book can certainly take me away.  Books have always been the perfect escape for me. Come on…don’t we all need an escape sometimes?

Lately, I’ve really enjoying escaping into my friend Marie Force‘s books.  Marie writes some fabulous tales–I love the suspense elements in her books.  Marie’s next release, FATAL CONSEQUENCES, will be available July 18th.

Blurb:

The murder of two members of the Capitol Cleaning Service might’ve been just another homicide investigation—that is If one of them hadn’t been romantically involved with a married senator from Arizona. Lt. Sam Holland and her team are plunged into another complex case that at first seems open and shut. But as Sam tugs on the threads of the investigation she uncovers a deep, dark Washington secret that threatens the careers of some of the government’s highest-ranking officials. Racing to catch a killer before he can strike again, Sam and her fiancé, U.S. Senator Nick Cappuano, attempt to plan a wedding while her colleague Detective Tommy “Gonzo” Gonzales faces life-changing news.

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Marie’s books consistently blast their way to the top of the Kindle bestseller lists–cause she’s awesome like that. 🙂 Today, Marie is offering PDF copies of all three of her FATAL books to one winner (that’s FATAL AFFAIR, FATAL JUSTICE, and FATAL CONSEQUENCES).  If you’re looking for good romantic suspenses to take you away this summer, you want these.  So…to win, tell me why you enjoy suspense in your summer stories.  The winner will be randomly selected tomorrow at noon. Good luck!

Update:  Thanks for sharing all of your favorite action/adventure flicks! So many great shows. 🙂  The two winners of THE LEGEND OF MICHAEL are…elaing8 and Shelly Estes! Congrats!!

10:00…Time for a spotlight on the lovely & talented Lisa Renee Jones.  For this giveaway, Lisa will be giving away 2 copies of her sexy new paranormal romance, THE LEGEND OF MICHAEL. I read this book–loved it–and can’t wait for the next in the series.

HE IS A LETHAL WEAPON…

One of an army of human soldiers injected with alien DNA, Michael is a legend within this new race, split between good and evil. Untamable, he has walked on the dark side and returned to the light. Feared and misunderstood, he leaves everything behind, including the one woman destined to be his mate.

HE IS HER ENEMY…AND HER DESTINY…

Fate leads Michael back to Cassandra Powell, for she holds the key to defending his comrades. With their loyalties divided between duty and the people they love, only together can Cassandra and Michael overcome insurmountable odds to save humanity from the wrath of a madman.

But no ordinary woman can control a creature such as Michael, and only one thing is clear—the world will never be the same…

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This book is filled with action and adventure. I love action. And adventure. 🙂  My favorite action/adventure movies are the Indiana Jones flicks. Just adore me some Harrison Ford. What about you? What’s your favorite action/adventure flick?  Two lucky commenters will win THE LEGEND OF MICHAEL. (Giveaway will run until noon on 6/29/11.)

Update:  The winner of Caridad’s giveaway (a copy of SINS OF THE FLESH, STRONGER THAN SIN, and a LOST t-shirt) is…Lorie Wolfenbarger. Congrats, Lorie!!

So many wonderful authors are offering giveaways to help celebrate today. Thanks so much to them all!! 🙂  And speaking of those wonderful authors…our next giveaway focuses on the very talented Caridad Pineiro‘s sexy paranormal romance series.

Available July 26, 2011
ISBN 978-0446584616
GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING
The first book in the exciting new SIN HUNTERS paranormal romance series

Adam Bruno is no ordinary millionaire. The heir to an ancient race possessing a dark, powerful magic, he can shapeshift and create energy. His gifts make him a living weapon and have forced him to live in seclusion. But now an inhuman force hunts down Adam-just when he finds someone who makes him feel more human than he ever imagined possible . . .

Home from combat in Iraq, Bobbie Carerra wants only peace, yet soon joins Adam in a terrifying battle against paranormal enemies who hide in plain sight. She’s drawn to his strength of mind and body; he’s attracted to her courage and intoxicating energy. Their scorching passion can either transport them to the heights of ecstasy or-if Adam’s powers rage out of control-destroy them. But when an invisible brotherhood tightens its nets and someone Adam trusts betrays him, only a heartrending decision can save them.

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Want to check out an excerpt? Then  view The LOST Paranormal Romance by Caridad Pineiro.

Caridad is offering some very cool giveaways today. One lucky commenter will win SINS OF THE FLESH and STRONGER THAN SIN,  and a LOST T-shirt.

Want to win?  Come on, I  want to win! 🙂 Since the hero of LOST can shapeshift, tell me…if you could shapeshift, which animal would you want to be?  One commenter will be selected to win tomorrow at noon.  Good luck!