Monica Burns Giveaway and Book Sale!!!

Stop by Monica Burns's FB Page each day this week for an amazing lineup of events to celebrate "Two Shades of Seduction" being on sale. Starting Monday there will be interviews with Monica, excerpts, and a chance to win one of four prizes each day of the week!! Just check out the daily posts and click on the giveaway tab to enter. 

Two Shades of Seduction is a Box Set of two steamy full-length stories featuring two men skilled in the ways of seduction and two older heroines strong enough to resist them.

Book 1: Love’s Revenge

All her life, Sophie’s tried to earn her father’s love to no avail. Firmly on the shelf at forty-one. Sophie accepts her fate until she impulsively uses her father’s criminal activities to escape a life of servitude and right a wrong at the same time. But she never expected the Devil of Devlyn to accept her rash proposal, and she certainly hadn’t planned on falling in love with a younger man.

\When Sophie Hamilton, the eldest daughter of his worst enemy shows up on the Earl of Devlyn’s doorstep with an unexpected offer, Devlyn seizes the chance for vengeance. What he doesn’t bargain on is how revenge could cost him the one thing he wants the most. Sophie’s love.

Book 2: Love’s Portrait

When Julia Westgard commissions a nude portrait of herself, the painting is much more than a rebellious act. It’s an attempt to regain her self-worth after years of a loveless, repressive marriage to her late husband. But the private portrait puts her directly in thepath of Morgan St. Claire. A man who doesn’t take no for an answer.

From the first moment Morgan sees Julia’s portrait, he’s determined to have her. But the woman he meets is a far cry from the image on canvas. What starts out as a simple exercise in seduction quickly evolves into a quest to reveal the true Julia. With each sensual encounter, he employs every weapon at his disposal in hopes of making Julia see she really is the woman in Love’s Portrait.

On Sale at all your major ebook retailers!!!

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A bestselling author of spicy historical and paranormal romance, Monica Burns penned her first short romance story at the age of nine when she selected the pseudonym she uses today. Her historical book awards include the 2011 RT BookReviews Reviewers Choice Award and the 2012 Gayle Wilson Heart of Excellence Award for Pleasure Me. She is also the recipient of the prestigious paranormal romance award, the 2011 PRISM Best of the Best award for Assassin’s Heart. From the days when she hid her stories from her sisters to her first completed full-length manuscript, she always believed in her dream despite rejections and setbacks. A workaholic wife and mother, Monica believes it’s possible for the good guy to win if they work hard enough.

Monica is a survivor, and it’s a topic she has become well versed in. A survivor of date rape at the age of 19, writing erotic romance has aided her in the life-long process of healing. Her writing has helped her reclaim some of her self-worth, and you can read her story here.

Monica has suffered from bipolar disorder since childhood, but was not diagnosed until much later in life. The condition according to the National Institute of Mental Health affects 5.7 million American adults or about 2.6% of the population (18 years and older).

Her most recent tale of survival is her diagnosis of the genetic disorder Long QT syndrome and subsequent heart defibrillator implant. Her determination to overcome these challenging life experiences is a reflection of her belief that there truly are happily ever afters. Writing romance is a therapeutic process as it allows Monica to explore the themes of hope, trust and love in her work. She believes romance books empower women to believe in themselves and that their only limitations are the ones they set for themselves.

Monica is a two-time RT Reviewers Choice Award nominee, the 2011 PRISM’s Best of the Best winner, two-time EPPIE nominee, a 2009 EPPIE for Best Erotic Historical Romance. She is a 2012 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence finalist as well as a 2005 RWA Golden Heart finalist. She has consistently earned top reviews from RT BOOKreviews and other reviewers.

Monica holds a bachelors of science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Mass Communications.

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Birthday Bash Blog Hop!!!

It's my birthday week, and to celebrate, I'm doing a Heat Wave Series blog hop and giving away lots of Heat Wave books!!

There will be a Heat Wave book of choice given away each day, and then a grand prize drawing from all the comments for a "Savin' Me" audio book!

Monday (8/26) - Sweet N' Sassi
Tuesday (8/27) - Cafebiblioart (be sure and check out the amazing reviews listed below my guest post!
Wednesday (8/28) - My Cozie Corner (It looks like this actually went up on Monday, so if you don't see it listed as Wed., scroll down to Monday)
Thursday (8/29) - Reading Past My Bedtime
Friday (8/30) - We Love Kink
Saturday (8/31) - Hanging With Bells

Lots of chances to win, so please stop by and visit with me!!!

Peace and love,
Alannah

Lots of Giveaways and Great Deals!!!

Good Monday morning!!

Boy, do I have lots of cool stuff to share with you this morning!! Lots of giveaways and a special thank you from me. :-)


I've joined with several other authors in a cross-promotional giveaway for a $50 gift card to either Barnes & Noble or Amazon (winners choice). Just follow this link to see how to get entered!!!




Also, Reading by the Book has an amazing "INDIE"pendence Street Party going on right now with TONS of amazingly cool stuff!!! One of the goodies up for grabs is the Heat Wave Series Box Set! Hop on over and check it out!



And finally, from me, as a special thank you for all the amazing support I've received over the past few months - like getting me onto the New York Times Bestseller list! - I've dropped the price of "Crossing Lines" this week to $.99!!! It's available for that price at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, All Romance eBooks, and Kobo (hopefully they'll drop the price soon!).




Have a fantastic and safe 4th of July!!!

Peace and love,
Alannah

Lori Foster's Reader & Author Get Together (#RAGT13)

I've wanted to attend Lori Foster's annual event for years, but it always falls on my anniversary weekend. I felt bad leaving my husband on our special weekend, so I've never been able to attend. But now that my husband is "retired," I can go and drag him along with me!!!

I'll be arriving on Thursday evening and will be there until early Sunday morning. If you're attending the event, please find me!! The best way to reach me is to send me a message through my FB page and we can make plans to meet up. I'd love to meet as many friends as I possibly can!

Also, I want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who bought the Sinfully Sweet box set two weeks ago. We hit #16 on the New York Times ebook list!!!! As a thank you, I'm going to be offering either LAST CALL or CROSSSING LINES at a discounted rate at some point over the next few weeks (I'm in the process of working out the logistics now).

If you're not on my newsletter email list, you'll want to go to my website and register. I'll be announcing the sales dates through the newsletter, and I'll also be giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky subscriber. But you'll have to open the newsletter to see if you're the winner. :-)

I think that's all the news for now. Have a great week, and if you're at Lori's event, please look me up!!

Peace and love,
Alannah

Wet and Wild Blog Hop!!

Welcome to my stop on Skye Warren's Wet and Wild Blog Hop!!!

Memorial Day is just around the corner and you know what that means... time to start stocking up on beach reads for summer vacation!!! :-D

All of my Heat Wave Series books are set along the North and South Carolina coast, the perfect setting for getting you in a beach vacation kind of mood. Today, I'm sharing a snippet from LAST CALL (Book #2 of the Heat wave series).



Gavin took a step closer, then paused, gauging her reaction. When Sunny didn’t back away, he took another step. And another. Caught in the grips of his simmering stare, her skin tingled, her panties dampened, and her breasts grew heavy.

The warmth of his body and the spicy scent of his aftershave pulled her to him like a magnet. When she was close enough to see the individual whiskers of his five o’clock shadow, she realized how far forward she’d swayed. She tensed, forcing the forward momentum to halt, then stepped back until she bumped the counter with her butt.

His sapphire eyes turned to midnight as the pupils dilated. His throat worked, and his nostrils flared. He closed the distance between them and rested his palms against the counter at her sides, boxing her in. Even though he wasn’t touching her, his body heat mixed with hers, and the temperature in the room rose twenty degrees. Her palms grew sweaty and perspiration popped out on her neck and forehead.

Could anything be more unattractive? She reached under his arm and slid the top of the beer cooler open. As a rush of cool air swept over her, she sighed with relief.

She could tell from his grin and the glint in his eyes that she amused him, but that only lasted for a moment. The humor quickly slipped away, and the sultry heat returned. He dipped his head and drew in a deep breath. “You smell good. Like strawberries.” He nuzzled her neck, then nibbled her ear.

The awkward nervousness she’d been feeling gave way to hammering excitement. She’d always wanted a wild ride with a man like him, or what she suspected he might be like. Her body recognized this was her chance, and it responded with a resounding all systems go.

As adrenaline and excitement rippled through her body, she started to tremble. She tightened her muscles so the shaking wouldn’t be obvious, but he noticed anyway and pushed back to give her space.

He studied her face, then looked down at her breasts. As hard and painful as her nipples were, they had to be visible through the fabric of her halter-top, and she fought the urge to cross her arms to cover herself. He made a soft, appreciative sound before flipping his gaze to her face.

“For a minute I thought I’d frightened you.” His voice was low and husky. “But you’re not scared, are you?”

She pressed her hand against the side of his face and stroked the sharp ridge of his cheekbone with her thumb. “No. If anything, I’m afraid of my strong reaction to you.”

But she sure as hell wasn’t going to let a little fear stop her from getting on this ride. Slowly, suggestively, she tilted her head to the side, giving Gavin access to her neck.

He didn’t move any closer, or press himself against her, but his arms tightened and his body tensed. She heard him swallow; then warm breath and soft lips brushed her neck. His touch sent cold chills racing down her spine, and her internal temperature soared.

He nipped her ear, then kissed a trail down her neck and across her collar bone. His teeth scraped the nipple necklace, sending a vibration rippling along the chain to her nipples. “This thing is hot as hell.”

Another nip and a slight tug had her breath coming in short, shallow gasps and her body arching forward.

“Do you have to fight men off every night?” He pulled back and studied her face while waiting for her response. She didn’t understand why, but her answer seemed more important to him than if they were just making preforeplay small talk.

She was tempted to straight up lie because the truth was so embarrassing. But rather than making up a wild tale, she held his gaze and shook her head. “No. I haven’t been with anyone in over three years.”

He blinked once. Twice. A third time. “Why the hell not?”

He sounded outraged on her behalf, and she couldn’t help but laugh. “Between work and raising Robby, I haven’t had time.”

His eyebrows pulled tight and the muscle in his jaw twitched. Curiosity shimmered in his eyes, and he didn’t seem to be breathing. “Why make time for me?”

Snared in his gaze, she didn’t even think about lying this time. “I don’t know. Something about you is different.” She lifted a shoulder and smiled. “I decided I deserved a one-night fling.”

For a split second, his mouth pulled tight; then it relaxed and he smiled. “I’ll take that as a compliment.” He edged closer and, with his mouth hovering over hers, said, “And a huge responsibility. I’ll do everything in my power to make it worth your time. Especially since I only get one shot.”


To read more of Sunny and Gavin's story, tell me about your favorite vacation spot! Two lucky commenters will receive a copy LAST CALL, and you'll also be entered in the grand prize drawing of a $100 Victoria's Secret Gift Certificate or a Digital Gift Basket!! Please include your email address in your comment so we can notify the winners!!



If you're the impatient sort (like me! LOL), and you don't want to wait to see if you win a copy, you can grab your copy of LAST CALL today at Amazon, B&N, iTunes, Kobo, All Romance eBooks. If you already own LAST CALL and win, you can pick one of the other Heat Wave Series books to add to your collection. :-)

Thanks for dropping by and visiting with me. Enjoy the hop!!!

SWEET DEAL!!!!

Boy, do I have a sweet deal for you!! I've been so incredibly blessed with the opportunity to participate in a box set with 5 amazing authors, many of whom I've idolized for years!!! What a dream come true for me!

The SINFULLY SWEET BOX SETcontains 6 FULL LENGTH NOVELS by Janelle Denison, Leslie Kelly, Rhonda Nelson, Marquita Valentine, Carly Phillips, and me!! The regular retails price for this box set is $5.99 (less than $1 per book), but for this week, you can get all 6 for $.99!!! Less than a $1 for 6 books... less than 17 CENTS per book!! How sweet is that?!!

The set is available through Amazon, B&N, iTunes, and Kobo!!!

Share this deal with your friends, they'll love you for it, or give it as a belated Mother's Day Gift... they'll love you for it! :D

Have a wonderful week!!

Peace and love,

Alannah

"Who's Your Wicked Lover Giveway Hop featuring Shayla Black

Who's my Wicked Lover???

I tend to be a sentimental person, and I have to say my Wicked Lover is my first: Scott Wilde (Janelle Denison's "The Wilde Side"). I was a late bloomer when it comes to romance, and "The Wilde Side" was the first I ever read. To this day, I can't look at white F150 and not think of Scott Wilde... and I'd really love to have him show me how he does that magical trick with the champagne bottle! LOL

I haven't read the Wicked series, but I'm a HUGE fan of the Masters of Ménage books and look forward to getting caught up on this series!! Enjoy the blog hop, and thanks for stopping by and visiting with me. :-)

Ours To Love

Book #7

(Xander, Javier, and London)

Between two brothers…

Xander Santiago spent years living it up as a billionaire playboy. Never given a chance to lead his family business in the boardroom, he became a Master in the bedroom instead. His older brother inherited the company and worked tirelessly to make it an empire. But while the cutthroat corporate espionage took its toll on Javier, nothing was as devastating as the seemingly senseless murder of his wife. It propelled him into a year of punishing rage and guilt…until Xander came to his rescue.

Comes an irresistible woman …

Eager to rejuvenate Javier’s life, Xander shanghais him to Louisiana where they meet the beautiful London McLane. After surviving a decade of tragedy and struggle, London is determined to make a fresh start—and these sexy billionaire brothers are more than willing to help. In every way. And London is stunned to find herself open to every heated suggestion…and desperately hoping that her love will heal them.

And inescapable danger …

But a killer with a hidden motive is watching, on a single-minded mission to destroy everything the Santiago brothers hold dear, especially London. And as fear and desire collide, every passionate beat of her heart could be her last.

Fill out the rafflecopter below to sign up to win a KINDLE FIRE HD 7". A winner will be chosen and emailed after the hop has ended.

Along with Shayla's gift, I'll give one commenter here a copy of the Heat Wave book of their choice.

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