My 101th Post, An Awesome Giveaway... And a special Guest Appreance!!!

Okay, the moment you all have been waiting for.....

Yay for me!!!!!

Congrats to me.... I made it to 101th post!!!!!

You bet I do Rock!!!!!

Oh man, do I ever rock!!!

Bradley Cooper is soooo hawt!!! And he thinks I rock too!!!

***at least that is what my inner hussy voice tells me***

***Yea, she is purring right now...****

Now, on to the good stuff.....
**oh yum num mum.... still looking at those eyes**
If you haven't heard yet....
I am celebrating my 101th post!
And I have all of you to thank!!!
So, in honor of all of you.... we going to have a party!!!!
***insert caban boys passing drinks to everyone***
And if you have stayed with me this far~ in blog land,
you deserve something for your patience and loyalty! =)

And I hope you will like....

Let the games (contest) begin...

Make sure you read allllll the way down.....

there is a helping of Double Stuff Oreo Cookies down there....

**Yea, that is the cookies I am eating tonight**

I have three books I am personally going to give away

(they are all brand new, never been read)...

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The first book is The Chosen Sin by Anya Bast

In this sensuous and lust-filled otherworld, the Chosen are vampires fighting for their very existence.
It is Daria’s destiny to become one of them…
Daria Morris is a special forces agent with one obsession: to wreak vengeance on the brutal vampire who nearly destroyed her. Now she’s finally about to get her chance, on one condition.
She must become something she detests: a vampire.
Her fate rests upon one man’s lethal bite.
His name is Alejandro Martinez, and he can help her infiltrate a highly guarded group of the Chosen. But Alejandro is also a distraction for Daria. Because thirteen years ago,
they shared a scorching night of passion neither has forgotten.
Now, while Daria struggles against her newfound bloodlust, the two must slip into the shadows to bring a monster to justice—even as their desire threatens to consume them.
But under the cover of night, they’ll discover that it’s the darkness within that may stand in the way of their hunger for retribution…

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The second book is A Mermaid's Kiss by Joey W. Hill

Some destinies are made to be denied…

As the Prime Legion Commander for the Goddess, Jonah has been battling the Dark Ones for centuries. He has led countless angels into battle, and has seen too many of them slaughtered. Now, his noble spirit has begun to tire with the weight of endless war—which allows a Dark One to strike a blow that severs his wing and knocks him into the sea.
Anna is a Daughter of Arianne — a direct descendant of the mermaid whose poignant legend and lore is much darker and more complex than the human-made fairytale. For tragedy and isolation are the fate of all the Daughters of Arianne. Anna’s longing for love compels her to risk her very life to protect and hide the fallen Jonah. And the longer Jonah delays his return to the heavens, the more Anna’s secret passions are tempted.
Anna knows that Jonah’s destiny lies beyond her desire—and that if she repeats her ancestor’s mistakes, heartache will be her only reward. But as she falls more in love with him, Anna wonders if she’s destined to lose her heart and her dreams to save Jonah’s soul…

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The last book I have to give away is an AUTOGRAPHED copy of
Jennifer Haymore's ~~ A Hint of Wicked

CAUGHT BETWEEN DUTY AND DESIRE…
Sophie, the Duchess of Calton, has finally moved on. After seven years mourning the loss of her husband, Garrett, at Waterloo, she has married his best friend and heir, Tristan. Sophie gives herself to him body and soul…until the day Garrett returns from the Continent,

demanding his title, his lands—and his wife.

TORN BETWEEN TWO HUSBANDS…
Now Sophie must choose between her first love and her new love, knowing that no

matter what, her choice will destroy one of the men she adores.

Will it be Garrett, her childhood sweetheart, whose loss nearly destroyed her once already?

Or will it be Tristan, beloved friend turned lover, who supported her through the last, dark years and introduced her to a passion she had never known? As her two husbands battle for her heart, Sophie finds herself immersed in a dangerous game

-where the stakes are not only love…but life and death.

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This is where the Double Stuff Oreo Cookies comes in at...

My guest appreance is none other than the wonderful Ms. Kimber Chin!!!!!

****insert clapping and cheering****

She is an awesome writer. Here are a few of her books....

The Invisible

The first person she made disappear was herself.
A Man Living In The Past…
Antique collector Hagen Rayner has fourteen business days to find the deed to his Great-Uncle’s house or he risks losing the estate to his devious cousin. Should be easy enough for the self-made billionaire to accomplish, except for one small detail, his only source of help is to be from a woman who doesn’t exist.
A Woman Without One…
Maeve Delaney knows how to make people disappear.

The rules are simple. Cut all ties to the past, don’t talk about yourself and never ever let a man get close. That includes any would-be partners with potty mouths, broad shoulders, and gentle hands.
Invisible is a financial treasure hunt through the world of hidden identities. A world where loyalty and love can be found in the most unexpected places

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When a business secret is shared, can love survive?
When You Play With The Best…
For years, Anne James has played a dangerous game, secretly manipulating venture capitalist Philippe Lamont into financing her clients. She knew there would be a price to pay for her arrogance. That price, she thought, was three months of negotiated torture as his sexy Girl Friday.
…The Stakes Are High
Anne was wrong. In Philippe’s fast paced world of start up investing, the lines between business and personal blur. One misstep, one misplaced confidence, and Anne could lose her heart, her business, and her life.

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Can Cara close the deal on love?
The Best Sales Plans…
Real estate agent Cara Jones needs a celebrity handyman for her charity auction. Reclusive billionaire Richard Thompson is the perfect choice. All she has to do is find his trigger and trip it, without becoming emotionally attached.
…Sometimes Go Awry
Richard wishes to be valued for himself, not simply for his money. He certainly isn’t going to fall in love with a pushy, pie baking saleswoman, no matter how sweet she tastes.
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Ms. Kimber was very kind to do an interview with me!!!!

Yes, I am very thankful for the internet, so she did not have to witness

***the fangirl happy dance***!!!!

So, without futhure adu... May I present to you...
Ms. Kimber Chin!!!!!

Hello Ms. Kimber, I want to thank you so much for doing this with me!!!!

Can you please tell us a little about yourself?

First and foremost, I love romance. I love writing it. I love reading it. I love talking about it. Romance is about love and hope and there's nothing better than being surrounded by love and hope.

I was asked yesterday by a reporter if I'd ever consider writing in another genre. I replied that the day someone tells me there's too much love and hope in the world is the day I genre jump. That hasn't happened yet but I am hoping it will!!
I also love business. I'm a project gal. I love helping with new product launches and system roll outs. Spending the day gawking at men in suits. Yum. Getting into those passionate boardroom discussions (personalities change when the boardroom door closes). Wonderful Stuff!

How did you fall into the writing business?

I was given a diary as a young girl (lemon scented - now when I do laundry, I get the urge to write). I wrote in it every single day for years. In high school, I was approached to cover school events for a newspaper. What? I get paid to write? I was in heaven! The natural move from there was bloggin. I blogged on business topics (my personal interest) and that led to readers suggesting I write a book. I didn't write the business book they expected. Instead, I wrote a romance!

What are you currently working on right now?

I'm working on my Russian Mafia series (a contemporary romance trilogy). The first book (sent to my pre-editor two weeks ago) is Gregory's story (tentative releast date 2011). Gregory, the 'perfect' lawyer, appears in Breach of Trust. I set him up with a baddie, a 'sister' of Nikolay's. The second book started law week is Nikolay's story (tentative release date 2012). Nikolay, the heir of a Russian mafia family, appears in Invisible.

What is a pet peeve of yours (one, two or more...

what ever you would like to tell us)?

The hot shot business executive who secretly wishes to be an artist. That's one of the reasons I write about business folks. The best in any field do what they do because they love it. It is no different in business.

Oh, and it drives me crazy when people squish filled chocolates and leave back the ones they don't like (usually orange or strawberry). I don't mind eating them but the normally soft fillings tend to get a bit crunchy.

If a song could describe your life, what song would it be?

My theme song is 'Open Up Your Heart And Let The Sunshin In.'

'So let the sun shine in

face it with a grin

Smilers never lose

and frowners never win.'

My dear mom said I was the ugliest baby alive (my hair fell out in patches) but I always had a smile on my face so people thought I was cute. Life is too short to spend it being unhappy.

Do you have a favorite book and why is it your favorite?

I read a romance a day so I don't simply have one favorite book.

For paranormals, I'd vote for J.K. Coi's Immortal Kiss, brilliantly deep characterization, what a romance should be. For Regencies, Amanda Quick's Ravished, beauty and the beast done so very well. Margaret Moore is the queen of Medievals. You can't go wrong with any of her novels. I just read Marriage Proposal by Kelly Kirch and loved it. The list goes on and on.

What are you reading right now?

Today I re-read my February release, Flawless, as I am finishing up yet another round of edits. But I recently read I Bid One American by Amy Corwin and loved it! Very funny Regency!

If you could choose, out of all your characters,

which would be your favorite and why?

I love, love, love Tavos Santos, my F-bomk flinging, knife wielding vigilante from Invisible. His own story, Flawless, is out in February and wowsers, is he a powerful character!

Warning: He is a bad, bad man and doesn't magically redeem because he falls in love.

***Cecile: oh I am sure some of the ladies here will love that story... and bad bay with no way out!!!!***

What do you do when (if) you get writer's block?

I hop on the bus. All those different people, many carrying on one-sided phone conversations. I love to fill in what is being said on the other side. I play games, watching people and asking myself 'what is their deepest, darkest secret?' So much fun.

What do you do to unwind after a stressing deadline is over and the book is out?

Currently, I have a story in with my pre-editor, a story in with my editor, a story in with the line edit folks, and a story I've recently started writing. One of the wonderful things about having books in so many stages of development is there isn't a break. No real unwind time.

But when we do get a chance, the hubby and I love, love, love to travel. We love to cruise. I call it backpacking for older folks. Go to sleep in one country, wake up in another.

What is something that most people would find surprising about you?

That I'm an accountant who never learned her multiplication table. I have a hereditary memory challenge (have had it since birth, my dear eight year old niece is dealing with the same challenge). If you paid me a million dollars, I couldn't tell you what seven times eight was (unaided). I made up that weakness by focusing on my problem solving skills, a skill that now helps me get my characters out of jams.

That means if I don't remember your name, please don't get insulted. I was best friends with a girl for two years (still am best friends with her) and couldn't remember her name. My loved one send me email reminders not only of their birthdays by of mine. I forgot it one year. I was working on a story and got miffed because the phone kept ringing. (Grinning)

Oh, and I'm 38 so I can 't yet blame it on age, dang it!

Well, I am very happy **still squealing** that Ms. Kimber took the time to do this with me!!!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

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Now on for the news you have been waiting too hear!!!!!

Each book will have a winner....

The contest is open to ALL ~ everyone!!!

It is open from now till.... August 5th at midnight my time CST!

And Ms. Kimber Chin has also decided to toss in a complete set of her to date eBooks ~~~~

Invisible, Breach of Trust and Selling Forever

to one lucky winner!!!!!

The rules are simple....

You have to leave a comment or question (1 entry)

(please leave your email address, so we have a way of getting in touch with you)

****Hell, I will even give you an extra entry for leaving your email address (1 entry)****

But please let me know which book you want

~ it can be one or all and don't forget about the ebooks!

You have to brag about it at your place (1 entry)

You have to answer Ms. Chin's question if you want another entry (you get an extra 1 entry for answering)!!!!

Ms. Kimber's Question.....

If you could eat Double Stuff Oreo Cookies with anyone in the world,

who would it be?

So, you have four chances to win... but remember ~ it only takes one!!!!

So, what are we waiting for.... let's talk books!!!!

Thank you guys for just being there for me!!