Read an excerpt of Lynsay Sands' upcoming historical novel An English Bride in Scotland, out June 25!
I’ve always believed that for a romance novel to capture my attention the characters must have believable sexual chemistry and a handful of seductive scenes. When I have a book in my hand, I actually take a sneak peek in the middle just to see how the author had wrote those scenes. From that quick glance, I already made up my mind if l would like this book or not (this is one of the reasons why I’ve used my eReader more and more). However, I guess, once in a while there comes a book that makes you remember why the genre is called, Romance. ‘Surrender to the Earl’ by Gayle Callen is that type of a reminder. In ‘Surrender to the Earl’, Audrey Blake always believed that her blindness shouldn’t be in the way of her independence. Unfortunately, her family doesn’t see that way. With her patience running out,...
Check out the latest Avon excerpt from author Candis Terry! Anything But Sweet - On Sale June 25th
For me writing is a way to release stress and get the thoughts in my head out. I’ve always been a dreamer. Even as a child I could spin a story in my head. My teachers always would ask where I came up with the stories I’d write for assignments. I’d laugh and say out of my brain. My grandfather wanted me to be a journalist, which is what I wanted to be for a long time. It’s funny how things change. As life starts to take over you make decisions and some are good and others you spend the rest of your life shaking your head at your own stupidity. Well, if I’d gone with my gut instinct writing would’ve been my career from the start. I’ve been writing stories since I was around 13 years old. I was also trained in classical piano and organ. I always dreamed...
Hello everyone! It’s that time of the week for everyone to whip out those excerpts and have some fun. Today it’s all about your opening scenes-grab that reader and pull them into your story. Post your opening 500 words or less (PG-13) and lets have some fun! As always post your buy links, pre-order dates and WIP. I’m sharing my opening from The Duke’s Frozen Heart, a competed ms, which is being critiqued and waiting to go for edits. One day soon, my baby will go out for queries! Hope had yet to be beaten out of seventeen-year-old Lady Victoria Aldridge. She still believed true love could be found on the dance floors, and within the overheated ballrooms of the ton. She dreamed of rescue by a handsome prince and a happily ever after, like the ending of the fairy-tales she read to her sisters when they were younger. When...
Anything But Sweet (Sweet, Texas, #1) By: Candis Terry Release Date: June 25th, 2013 Published by: Avon Books Genre(s): Adult Contemporary/Romance My Review: (4.5/5 stars*) Anything But Sweet is contagious and charming with a sweet Texas blend. This novel is the equivalent of ice cream on a hot summer day—literally. I tore through each page with vigor because I was so enthralled with the story. It goes beyond what the cover shows, it has layer upon layer of character complexity entwined with rich character back-stories that will touch your soul with raw feeling. It has plenty of lighthearted moments as well as equally heartrending ones. Charli is the heroine and she's driven, intelligent, confidant, sassy but can also be whimsical. I loved her character because she's persistent—going after what she wants—believing in herself as much as she believes in others. Then there's Reno Wilder - a Texas bred cowboy of...
