Archive for the ‘Anniversary Giveaway’ Category

And the winners are…

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

The winners of a book from the Anniversary Giveaway stash are…

Dani D (Danielle)The inherent danger of one-click buying

AemeliaAuthors flying under the radar

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The winner of Maggie Robinson’s MISTRESS BY MARRIAGE is…

Debra G.

Congratulations, ladies. Danielle and Aemelia, please contact me at the email address below so I can send you a list of the books you get to choose from. Debra email your snail mail address to me at contests at theseasonforromance dot com and please remember to include the title you won!

And the winners are…

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Monday

 Lexi
Molly
Tin-cc ong
pjpuppymom
DeborahR
Breiab

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Final Day – To another great year!

Friday, August 26th, 2011

The party may be winding down, but it’s just the beginning of another year of books, giveaways and fun.

So what do I have cooked up for today? Firstly, today there will be 6 winners instead of 5 and they will each receive 6 books instead of 5 because in addition to 5 print books, they will also receive a digital book.

Second, Friday’s questions are going to put you to work. I have a couple of fast balls in store for you. And since I’m already late, let’s get moving.

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Day Four – Get ‘em before it’s over

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

I’m late in posting and since I’m at work, I’ll make it short. :)

Check out Thursday’s stash here. Today there are 30 books and I’ll pick 6 winners.

 

Thursday’s Questions:

1. What color is the hero’s hair in MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION by Anna Campbell?

2. Name one author whose book Christina Brooke is offering as a prize to my Brooke-Club members for July/August.

3. What is the name of Eleanor’s aunt in Jackie Barbosa’s BEHIND THE RED DOOR?

4. In Beverley Kendall’s A TASTE OF DESIRE, in the first scene with both Amelia and Thomas, in his mind, what or who does he equate her to?

 

Answer all 4 (four) correctly to be entered to win the ereader. Answer at least 2 (correctly) and you’ll be entered to win the eGift Certificates.

***Answers can be found in excerpts or downloads on author’s website or sample downloads on most etailer sites.

PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWER on the blog. Email your answers to contests at theseasonforromance dot com and in the Subject line, please include Thursday’s Answers.

 

Has a book ever brought you to tears? A movie? A song? Comment and enter to win 5 (five) books from Thursday’s stash.

Day Three – A ton a books

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

I don’t think I’ve ever appreciated or chortled over a word the way I do ton. No not in you weigh a ton but the London ton.

When my novella, All’s Fair in Love & Seduction came out, I called my older brother to let him know.  Excited for me, he immediately went to Amazon to check it out. Literally, a minute after we hung up, I got a rather concerned call from him. He wanted me to know that there was a spelling error in my blurb. I was naturally alarmed. Good Lord, how could I have misspelled something in something that short and something that had been gone over many times by myself as well as others. I checked the blurb on Amazon immediately and discovered, I had indeed written:

For Miss Elizabeth Smith, sharing her first kiss with the charming Lord Derek Creswell is nothing short of a dream come true…that is, until she is spotted by one of the most influential gossips of the ton.

As you can see, instead of writing town, I wrote ton, leaving out the sadly neglected ‘w’. My panicked heart slowed and I laughed and I laughed, then I laughed some more. My brother got a very brief history lesson in the matters of the London aristocracy.

The following day, my co-worker apprised me that I made exactly the same mistake. Apparently, the men I know do not read historical romances. :)

Now, in getting back to the other meaning of ton, I do have a ton of books. Seriously, a lot! So today, I’ve added 5 (five) more books to the mix, which means I’ll pick 6 winners instead of 5 today. Here’s what’s up for grabs today.  Is there a particular word(s) you think would trip up the average reader if they’re not familiar with that particular genre? Comment and enter to win 5 (five) books from Wednesday’s stash.


Now onto Wednesday’s Questions — yes they do get harder and plentiful as the week goes on  ;)

1. Just where do Margaret Mallory’s Highlanders return to in her “THE RETURN OF THE HIGHLANDERS” series?

2. In Christina Brooke’s excerpt of HEIRESS IN LOVE , what colour is the hero’s horse?

3. In Maggie Robinson’s MISTRESS BY MARRIAGE, what is Caroline Christie’s maiden name?

4. In Beverley Kendall’s ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE & SEDUCTION, at what age did Elizabeth first lay eyes on Derek?

Answer all 4 (four) correctly to be entered to win the ereader. Answer at least 2 (correctly) and you’ll be entered to win the eGift Certificates.

***Answers can be found in excerpts or downloads on author’s website or sample downloads on most etailer sites.

PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWER on the blog. Email your answers to contests at theseasonforromance dot com and in the Subject line, please include Wednesday’s Answers.

Day Two – The Party Continues

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Tuesday’s books are fabulous. I was particularly taken with Loretta Chase’s SILK IS FOR SEDUCTION and Lorraine Heath’s WAKING UP WITH THE DUKE–I think I mentioned that a month back. Click here to take a look.

Included in today’s offerings are 5 (five) digital books, which means instead of 5 (five) books per winner, there will be 6 (six). I definitely encourage you to take a look at these books, not only are they all eBargains but they’re also fabulous!

Now on to today’s questions. Answer all correctly and you will be entered into the drawing for the eGift Certificates and the ereader. Correctly answer 2 (two) and you’ll be entered to win 1 (one) of the 2 (two) eGift Certificates.

Tuesday’s Questions

1. In Anna Campbell’s CAPTIVE OF SIN, what is the name of the hero Gideon Trevithick’s house in Cornwall?

2. In Jackie Barbosa’s GRACE UNDER FIRE, how did the heroine get her black eye?

3. In Beverley Kendall’s AN HEIR OF DECEPTION sampler, who does Alex’s son strongly resemble?

***Answers can be found in excerpts or downloads on author’s website or sample downloads on most etailer sites.

My thought for today is how much the majority of romance novels do not make good movies. In the same breath, I will say that some do–huge example would be Jane Austen’s  Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion (some of my favourites!). Can you think of a current romance novel that would make a good movie? Or which book do you think is just too perfect the way it is to be tampered with? Comment and enter to win 6 (six) books from Tuesday’s offering.

2nd Anniversary 5 Day Bash

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

The Season website is already two years old. Gosh, where has the time gone? I remember when it was a site strictly for historical romances and it didn’t have a blog because truly, what interesting things did I have to say? I remember when the site had no reviews and was constructed to mimic a print magazine. Oh, how utterly naive I was.  Now I’m working on I think my fourth  makeover of the site–which isn’t quite ready yet–and I’ve discovered this about myself, I do love my colours.

So what’s going on this week? I’m giving away a total of 125 print books to 25 commenters. That boils down to 25 books a day and 5 books per winner.  I have the books listed by day–Monday, Tuesday etc–and winners will send me their top 10 titles in preference order. I will do my best to accommodate  the winners requests.  To enter the daily book giveaway, you just need to comment on that day’s post. Yep, it’s that easy.

I do have other prizes. On August 29th, I’ll be announcing the winners for 2 (two) $15 eGift Certificates. The Grand Prize will be an eReader! Winner gets to choose either a Nook, a Kindle or Kobo Touch. To be entered into the drawing for these prizes does require a bit of work on your part. What that means is you’ll have to do a bit of reading if you already haven’t read the books in question.

The rules are as follows:

Answer both questions correctly and you’ll be entered into the drawings for the eGift Certificate AND the eReader.

Answer only one of the two questions correctly and you’ll be entered into the drawing only  for the eGift Cards.

Answer none of the questions correctly and…there’s always the next day. ;)
Monday’s Questions

In Maggie Robinson’s Mistress by Marriage, what gem was Caroline wearing when Edward first saw her?

In Beverley Kendall’s All’s Fair in Love & Seduction, what is the name of the heroine’s mother’s dearest and oldest friend, who incidentally happens upon Elizabeth in the garden after she parts ways with Derek?

PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWER on the blog. Email your answers to contests at theseasonforromance dot com and in the Subject line, please include Monday’s Answers.

***Answers can be found in excerpts on author’s website or sample downloads on most etailer sites.

So now it’s time to check out Monday’s offerings.

The Season has been around for over two years now, how long have you been frequenting the site or are you a newbie? Comment and enter to win 5 books from Monday’s books. Remember, I’ll be selecting 5 winners!

*Print books will be sent to U.S. addresses only.

 

And the Grand Prize Winners are…

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

The winner of the $25 Amazon Gift Certificates are…

Amber Eversmeyer
Ayesha Masood

Congratulations, ladies!! Please email me at contests at theseasonforromance dot com to collect your prize. You have one week!

The correct answer for each day:

Monday - Great Falls, Montana
TuesdayMarshmellow Man
WednesdaySteampunk
ThursdayAdvertising Account Manager or Director
Friday - Millicent or Millicent Armstrong

Thank you EVERYONE for coming to celebrate The Season’s First Year Anniversary with me. I look forward to the second, third and fourth etcetera going forward. In the meanwhile, I hope to see you stopping by often.

And the winners are…

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Okay, the winners’ list is very long today, so let’s begin.

The Season One Year Anniversary Friday winners are:

Linda Banche
Jennifer Langford
Melissa Keith
Christine Mead
Patricia Barroclough
Armenia Fox

The winners of the 3 Avon eGalleys are…

Donna Ann
Jenni Grubb
Valerie
Scorpio
Phyllis C.
Laurie

The winner of the 3 Avon print books is…

Mrsshukra

Congratulations, ladies! Please email your top 10 picks in preference order to me at contests at theseasonforromance dot com. I will try my best to get you as much as I can from your list.  Anniversary Friday winners will be emailed about your prize. You have one week to claim your books.

Print Books or eGalleys? You choose

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Today, on top of the 150+ books, I’m giving away this week, I’m giving away both print books and eGalleys.

I’ll give you the print books first. :)

To her surprise, Lady Mallory Byron finds herself walking down the aisle with the last man she ever expected to ask for her hand.

Everyone knows the Byron brothers are “mad, bad, and dangerous.” Now their sister shockingly discovers she’s the newest talk of the Ton when she marries the scandalous Earl of Gresham. Faced with a tragic loss, she’d sought comfort from him as a family friend. But soon consolation turned to passion, scandal––and a wedding! In the bridal bed, she finds pleasure beyond her wildest dreams. But can nights of wicked delight change friendship into true love?

Charming rakehell Adam, Earl of Gresham, has secretly loved Mallory for years. He lost her once to another man, but now he has a second chance to win her love––and plans to do so by any means necessary. Will Mallory’s heart give him what he so dearly desires? Or is the past too much to overcome?

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Former FBI Special Agent Sloane Burbank is finally ready to take the next step in her relationship with her former colleague Derek Parker. The couple has already survived hardship, from breaking up to outwitting a crazed killer targeting Sloane. This second chance at love and happiness seems like a dream come true. But nothing is that easy.

Sloane’s father witnessed a crime over a decade ago that has come back to haunt him – and his family. After a vicious attack at the Burbank home, Sloane faces a tough decision: betray her father’s secret, or withhold vital information from him, especially when it impacts his job.until he is faced with the same tough choice.

Though they love each other deeply, can this couple who’s faced so much overcome this ultimate test of trust – and will they stay alive long enough to find the answer?

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Legend has it that Armand Argeneau is a killer in the bedroom . . .

But with all three of his late wives meeting unfortunate and untimely ends, is this sexy immortal a lover or a murderer? That’s what Eshe d’Aureus intends to find out. As an enforcer, it’s her job to bring rogue vampires to justice, even if the rogue in question makes her blood race red hot.

Armand knew she was trouble the moment Eshe roared into town on her motorcycle, clad in tight black leather. She claims she’s hiding from dangerous fiends, though he suspects something more. But after three wives who’ve all had trouble remaining, well, undead, Armand is reluctant to open his heart again. Then strange accidents start to happen, each deadlier than the last, and Armand realizes he may not have much time to prove he’s a lover, not a slayer.

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Indeed, you’re also going to get another chance to win eGalleys for 3 fabulous Avon October releases.

They call him Lord Lightning…for his shocking behavior. An unrepentant rogue with a wicked reputation, his outrageous conduct ensures no woman will get close enough to hurt him.

But demure and lovely astrologer Eliza Farrell casts a chart that tells her Lord Hartwood is capable of great, passionate love. When Hartwood indulges in one of this famous pranks and invites Eliza to become his new mistress, the virginal country miss must meet her fate armed only with her knowledge that the cynical lord will become the tender lover she sees predicted in the stars.

Though Eliza is nothing like the brazen strumpets he prefers the seemingly incorruptible seer excites Lord Lightning much more than the hard, calculating women he is accustomed to. Eliza’s trusting spirit and quick mind touch his cold heart-and when the bewitching innocent surprisingly agrees to be seen on his arm, neither can predict the sparks that fly between them–or resist the electric passion that threatens to transform them both.

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Diana Fanshawe has always wanted to be a duchess. She uses Sebastian Iverley to get to his ducal cousin, but finds she cannot forget the brilliant, unconventional viscount and his sizzling kiss.

Sebastian Iverley has no time for women until he meets the beautiful Diana. When he learns she is trifling with him, the scholarly bookworm studies what it takes to please a lady. He initiates a game of seduction and revenge that can only end in disaster … or true love.


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Elinor thought it would very simple to marry a duke, until she found them in short supply

Elinor Sterling is the second Standon widow ready to make the leap back into matrimony–but for her it is a different situation. Forcing her hand is her step-father who is threatening to take away her younger sister, and so it is up to Elinor to find a powerful husband to send this troublemaker packing–in other words, she needs a duke.

But what she discovers is that dukes are in very short supply so she hires solicitor James St. Maur to track down the most likely candidate. But the man she’s hired isn’t quite what he appears to be, and all too soon Elinor finds herself mad about the most unlikeliest of heroes.

Comment to enter to win either the print books–all 3 of them–or the eGalley for the October historical releases. Commenting will also double your chance to win 5 books from Friday’s selection of The Season One Year Anniversary Giveaway.