So, as it happens, there are a lot of really awesome books out just now from some of my favorite people. Jaci Burton, HelenKay Dimon, and Mark Henry all have books out either today or tomorrow. So I thought, hey, why not give away a copy of each book? Makes me feel like the book fairy, LOL.
HelenKay Dimon’s Leave Me Breathless is out! Wheeee! You can read an excerpt at her website!
PERMISSION TO APPROACH
According to Judge Bennett Walker, trying to kill him is a dumb idea. They might make him wear a big black nightgown to work, but it covers a lot of muscles, and he’s definitely packing beneath it. He’s also an ex-prosecutor and an ex-GI Joe. So when his brother brings in Callie Robbins to protect him, Ben has a few issues. First, he doesn’t need a bodyguard. Second, she’s a 130-pound girl—more smoking hot than smoking gun. And third, what if his body wants her guarding the night shift?
Callie has no problem brushing aside Ben’s disbelief. She left the FBI to escape the boys’ club, but she can be deeper undercover and twice as lethal as any beefy John Doe. As for whether someone’s after Bennett or not, the death threats and car bombs look pretty convincing to Callie. Of course, she might get distracted, sitting inches from the sexiest judge in DC for ten hours a day. Keeping him safe is no picnic. Keeping it professional—that might be impossible.
Jaci Burton’s Bound, Branded & Brazen is officially out tomorrow! SQUEE! Lucky me, I got an early look and you’re all in for a treat! You can head over to her website to read an excerpt!
Bound, Branded, and Brazen
Bound by passion, branded by love, brazen enough to take it all…
In the wilds of Oklahoma, three sisters have a hot date with destiny. Valerie, Brea, and Jolene McMasters reunite on the family ranch that should have been called the Bar Nothing…
Bound…
When Valerie left for the big city, she kissed her foreman husband, Mason, goodbye—along with the best sex she ever had. Now, seeing him brings back sizzling memories. But their rekindled fire threatens to burn them both.
Branded…
Watching Gage wrangle untamed horses with a gentle but firm touch leaves Brea hot and bothered. But can she live out her fantasy with a man who may ask more than she’s willing to give?
Brazen…
Ranch hand Walker Morgan can’t afford to lose his job by getting too close to his new boss, Jolene, no matter how much she tempts him. But Jolene’s prepared to take the first step, because what Jolene wants, Jolene gets. And Jolene wants Walker.
Mark Henry’s next chapter in zombie fashionista Amanda Feral’s life, Battle of the Network Zombies is finally available! If you like your humor served up with a side of snark and some horror – these books are for you. I laugh and cringe and laugh again. No one out there writes like Mark does (and that’s a compliment)
In Seattle’s undead circles, Amanda Feral is one of the beautiful zombies. Of course, when you’re socializing with werewolves, devils, and rampaging yetis, there’s not that much competition. Still, Amanda has a stylish rep to maintain, which is getting tricky now that her tanking ad agency is obliterating her finances. The fastest way to make some cash: appear on a new reality show, American Minions, hosted by lecherous wood nymph Johnny Birch. Classy? Maybe not, but a girl’s gotta eat.
With zombie gal pal Wendy posing as her bitchy agent, Amanda settles in to “Minions Mansion,” crowded with 24-7 video cameras and undead fame whores. When Johnny is found incinerated in a locked room, Amanda decides to channel her inner Miss Marple (minus the fugly cardigans) and find out who’s responsible. Was it Hairy Sue, the white trash stripper yeti? Tanesha, the glamorous trannie werewolf? Angie, the Filipino vampire with a detachable head? Unveiling the culprit in a heart-stopping finale won’t just save the show from cancellation, it might just keep Amanda alive—or as close as a ghoul can get…
Wanna win one of these fab books? Well, you may just! I’ll choose three winners at random from the comments to this post by noon pacific tomorrow! Just answer: So far for 2010, what has been your favorite book?
Winners have seven days to claim their prize and please remember to answer the question so you can be eligible! Good luck!
Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding!
by Robin K March 1st, 2010 at 8:28 amSo far my favorite book for 2010 has been Nalini Singh’s Archangel’s Kiss.
by Qwill March 1st, 2010 at 8:28 amFlameseeker by Kay Danella. It was great. Fantasy but not too fantasy, erotica but totally bought into the situation.
by Lynette March 1st, 2010 at 8:29 amSocial comments and analytics for this post…
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by uberVU - social comments March 1st, 2010 at 8:31 amOops, forgot to link my new blog.
by Lynette March 1st, 2010 at 8:33 amHmm favorite boom of 2010…. I going to say I have a ton but onethat stands out. Wake by Lisa McMann
by Xavia March 1st, 2010 at 8:34 amThat is so hard! Just 1?
I have read several good ones! But my 2 fav’s so far has to be Highland Surrender by Dawn Halliday and The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley. Very different books, but both so good! 
by Danielle Yockman March 1st, 2010 at 8:34 amLately, I’ve been enjoing Anton Strout’s Dead Matter, but I’ve been a bit slack with reading lately.
by D. Moonfire March 1st, 2010 at 8:38 ami just read the time travelers wife yesterday on a plane. it was amazing.
by meaghan March 1st, 2010 at 8:38 amThe Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery!
by Giada March 1st, 2010 at 8:40 amThere have been SO many great ones, Lauren ~~ including Coming Undone. I’m in love w/ Brody!!
But overall I have to say it has been a series I found ~~ Lara Adrian’s Midnight Breed series. I had never read any of them, so did a marathon where I read them ALL ~~ and they rocked!! I’m totally hooked now.
by Melissa March 1st, 2010 at 8:48 amHands down “Coming Undone”…the book touched me deeply. I feel in love with the little girl, with Elise and love the way Brody and Elise’s story unfolded. I want a Brody too!!:)
by clio tremblay March 1st, 2010 at 8:49 amArchangels Kiss. by Nalini Singh. I read both books this year and they were amazing.
by Christine March 1st, 2010 at 8:58 amJust one????? Well its a tie between Coming Undone and Nauti Deceptions by Lora Leigh.
Jessi
by jessi March 1st, 2010 at 9:02 amWell, I must say: just finished reading “Six” by Opal Carew and really liked it too..looking forward to reading its sequel, “Forbidden Heat” and have a feeling that she may expand the storyline into several books- I specially want to read more about Cole.
by clio tremblay March 1st, 2010 at 9:12 ammy fave read so far is larissa ione’s ecstasy unveiled.
by Michelle Santiago March 1st, 2010 at 9:20 amOMG, Lore is right up there in the TOP 2 position!! LOVED EU!!
by Melissa March 1st, 2010 at 9:29 amThis year has gotten off to a slow start for me. I’m really enjoying Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian that I am reading right now.
by Janet March 1st, 2010 at 9:35 amDue to my hectic schedule- caring for 2 young daughters while my husband finishes law school and works, I find that short stories/novellas work best for me. I recently gave myself a Kindle and love “listening to my books” while I am driving or doing chores around the house- hating doing laundry and dishes, anyway,, so if that counts too, hhaaa. I loved Emma Wildes’ “Sins of their Fathers” and Sage Burnett’s “Seducing Maggie” and “Conflict of Emotions”. Great reads or “listens”.:)
by clio tremblay March 1st, 2010 at 9:39 am*wohoo* yeah, I want to win one of these books
I haven’t read them yet, but can’t wait…
by Ina March 1st, 2010 at 9:41 ammy favorite book so far is Original Sin by Allison Brennan!
greetings, Ina
I loved Secrets of Sin by Chloe Harris. Hot, historical, and more to come in this series!
by Sharon Simpson March 1st, 2010 at 9:49 amFavorite Book: So far, Destined for an Early Grave, by Jeaniene Frost. First Drop of Crimson a close second.
by Carol Cardona March 1st, 2010 at 9:57 amHmmm…I would have to say Thompson’s Accidental Slave.
by Donna March 1st, 2010 at 10:02 amdefinitely coming undone. There aren’t enough contemps coming out.
by Crystal D March 1st, 2010 at 10:18 amMy fave 2010 read so far has to be Beth Kery’s Release.
by Anna Shah Hoque March 1st, 2010 at 10:48 amMy favorite read of 2010 so far has been Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole.
Thanks for doing a contest! :)
by Gillian L. March 1st, 2010 at 11:50 am
LORA LEIGH- NAUTI DECEPTIONS
by REGINA ROSS March 1st, 2010 at 12:19 pmLAUREN DANE – COMING UNDONE
My favorite so far is Nalini Singh’s Archangel’s Kiss!
by Jeanette Juan March 1st, 2010 at 12:33 pmSweet Persuasion by Maya Banks… I am totally sucked into this whole series!
by Miranda March 1st, 2010 at 12:35 pmI think that my favorite of this 2010 has been Escstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione. I loved Lore!!
There are so many great books out, coming out, and in my ginormous waiting to be read pile. I have seriously got to learn to read faster!! I would the love the chance to win any of these.
Thanks Lauren!!
by Lori T March 1st, 2010 at 12:42 pmI love this!! First time ever entering a contest…great suggestions and to think that I have several of these babies just awaiting to be read!!:)
by clio tremblay March 1st, 2010 at 12:50 pmSo many books, so little time!!
Thanks a lot.
Clio
So many great books out this year. One of my favorites is Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison.
by Cathy M March 1st, 2010 at 12:53 pmSo far this year my fave romance has been Naked Dragon by Annette Blair and my fave sci-fi has been Catalyst by Anne McCaffrey. Have several more on my TBR mountain that I know will probably beat them but haven’t had the time to read them yet. And tomorrow is a major release day for my TBB list.
by Beth March 1st, 2010 at 12:55 pmLarissa Ione’s Ecstasy Unveiled.
by CrystalGB March 1st, 2010 at 1:08 pm“Wolf Tales VII” by Kate Douglas. I have been reading the entire series. (super series mixed with Sexy Beast) This book stood out because I loved that Anton’s baby Lily actually saved him. Too sweet <3
by Debbie Tsikuris March 1st, 2010 at 1:38 pmMy favorite so far is Fugitive by Cheryl brooks.
by Estella March 1st, 2010 at 1:57 pmI have some of the others already read on the comments as well but this one was my fave so far.
jackie b central texas
by Jackie Burris March 1st, 2010 at 2:01 pmHmm… so far this year, my favorite book has been Mary Connealy’s Cowboy Christmas, but the year’s still young :)
by Fedora March 1st, 2010 at 2:29 pmIt’s a tough decision, but I’ll go with….Larissa Ione/Ecstasy Unveiled.
by Joder March 1st, 2010 at 2:49 pmSo far, Shelly Laurenston’s Pride series is my favorite. I don’t have one favorite, they all are! I ‘m re-reading them too. She has such wacky, insane characters. I can’t get enough!
by Daniela Caldarola March 1st, 2010 at 3:01 pmMy favourite 2010 book was First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost.
by Spav March 1st, 2010 at 3:11 pmDestined for an Early Grave or for YA Beautiful Creatures
by elaing8 March 1st, 2010 at 3:58 pmMy favorite book so far is Shannon K. Butcher’s “Love You to Death.”
by Jane March 1st, 2010 at 4:14 pmFor me it would be a tie between Dark Hunter by Cynthia Eden and Scandal by Carolyn Jewel! Both were FANTASTIC books!!
by Chelsea B. March 1st, 2010 at 4:29 pmSo far this year, Justine Larbalestier’s LIAR has been my favourite read. The less you know about the story before you read it, the better. After I finished, I immediately wanted to read it again. I didn’t – have over 100 To-Be-Read books – but I sure did want to re-read it
Would love to be in the running for BATTLE OF THE NETWORK ZOMBIES, please.
by Tez Miller March 1st, 2010 at 4:51 pmA little early inthe year but so far Scoundrel’s Kiss by Carrie Lofty,
by Debby March 1st, 2010 at 5:50 pm‘debby236 at att dot net
I’ve been so busy lately catching up with 2009 books that I haven’t read any 2010 releases yet. I really enjoyed Beautiful Creatures, if that counts (pubbed in Dec 2009). Also there are a handful of 2010 releases I’d love to read.
by Lisa B. March 1st, 2010 at 6:02 pmOH gosh.. My favorite book so far… has been Laid Bare… by far!!!
by Cecile March 1st, 2010 at 6:23 pmThanks for having such a great contest!
alliwantandmorebooks@ gmail.com
I liked Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh too
jeaninelesperance@gmail.com
by Jeanine L'Esperance March 1st, 2010 at 6:31 pmToo many faves to count. Pleasure Of The Dark Prince-Kresley Cole, Release-Beth Kery, Ecstasy Unveiled-Larissa Ione, and of course Coming Undone.
by Lisa F. March 1st, 2010 at 7:06 pmMy favorite book of 2010 is Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe.
by Jill March 1st, 2010 at 7:57 pmNauti Deceptions by Lora Leigh
by Amy S. March 1st, 2010 at 8:48 pmSo far, my favorite has been Coming Undone.
And fyi — Battle of the Network Zombies is free on the Kindle and the nook right now. Get it while it is hot.
by lorenet March 1st, 2010 at 9:10 pmLead Me On by Victoria Dahl.
I could not stop re-reading. Give me a big tattooed guy with a heart of gold, right now!
by Scorpio M. March 1st, 2010 at 9:32 pmComing Undone!
by Amy March 1st, 2010 at 11:28 pmI ‘ve already read a lot of books I liked this year. I just finished BBB by Jaci Burton last week and I really like it. Thanks for the contest, Sue
by Sue Hussein March 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 amlooks like gret books so many
by kh March 2nd, 2010 at 12:26 ami loved laid bare,
play with me by leslie kelly blaze great books
Absolutely favorite books: Coming Undone and Rough Raw and Ready
by Sabine82 March 2nd, 2010 at 1:49 amDead heat between Ecstasy Unveiled and Coming Undone.
by Sue A. March 2nd, 2010 at 2:24 amJust read Time Travelers Wife two days ago and loved it
by Fran March 2nd, 2010 at 3:15 amI’ve loved Broken by Shiloh Walker it has been my fav read so far this year. Although I haven’t read Coming Undone yet. I just picked it up and plan to read it very very soon…can’t wait!
I would love to get my hands on the new HKD or Jaci Burton!
by Booklover1335 March 2nd, 2010 at 6:43 amMy favorite new release for 2010 (so far) is The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay.
by Christie I March 2nd, 2010 at 11:01 amSo far it has to be Larissa Ione’s Ecstacy Unveiled :D
by Ilona March 2nd, 2010 at 12:12 pmSo many to choose from: Nalini Singh’s Archangel’s Kiss or Cynthia Eden’s Eterneal Hunter or even maybe JD Robb’s Fantasy in Death. That’s too hard a question!
by Diane Sadler March 2nd, 2010 at 1:45 pmTotally into Lorelai James books so “All Jacked Up” is my fav so far. However I think it was more late 2009 so for 2010, lets go with “Coming Undone” by you cause I love that series.
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