Review: A Cowboy Seduction

by Layla Chase
Amber Quill Press

(A spicy novella.)

You don't fall in love with your best buddy. Especially not when you've been pouring your heart out to him about everything, including your boyfriends.

No, it can't happen. Especially when your best buddy is just like your father, one of those unreliable rodeo-riding, glory-chasing cowboys.

At least, that's what Lacy Durant thinks. And Clint Merrick is out to prove her wrong. On all counts. And with style.

Sit back and enjoy a delightful tale that will make you smile and wish you could travel to Texas to meet Clint and Lacy.

Layla Chase knows how to evoke emotion and bring to life her characters. Nor does she hesitate throwing in heartbreak into their paradise when everything seems perfect. Her writing is rich and smooth, and her descriptions invite you into vivid settings. You can always count on humor, sensuality, and a good time in a story by Layla Chase.

Originally published in The Love Letter, the newsletter of the San Antonio Romance Authors, Chapter 41 of the Romance Writers of America.

Weekend News

It was a good weekend. I accomplished what I set out to do with my current project, and I did a lot of the web work for my husband that he's been begging for. More on this later.

But the real highlight was the SARA (San Antonio Romance Authors) booksigning at B&N. For one thing, I brought Daughter #2 because one of our members is Tara West, and I knew my kid would love her book. I was right, Sonia devoured it, and can't wait for the sequel. She also got a kick out of meeting real authors who are "mom's friends". And to hold a book she bought in a store whose author she knew personally and about whom she knew a lot, too.

Well, I got to hang out with friends, and read their books (I shouldn't have, I meant to keep them as treats, but I couldn't resist). I love to hear their voices tell me their stories -- sometimes it's like sitting in a cozy living room listening to gossip (oh my, what gossip), and sometimes, it's a completely different persona taking over the storytelling.

Never a dull moment.

Keep your purse strings tight

Pub Rants: Research Is Free

...says Agent Kristin Nelson of the Nelson Literary Agency.

Don't spend you money on search services that may not be as good as they advertise. Remember that agents are looking for the next Nora or Stephen King or... me? you? They will advertise what they can about themselves, as much as they can and dare, and as much as they can handle. Because the good agents will think of their clients first, and of their own ability to handle even one more author.

You can let your own fingers do the walking.

So there.

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The Dragon of Croatia: A Review

If you're in the mood for a lovely, romantic short story, The Wild Rose Press is the place for you. Try for instance the following:

The Dragon of Croatia

by Valerie Everhart
Available from The Wild Rose Press (a Miniature Rose).

Sun, sea... and damp caves?
If you know anything about Europe, you'll understand that the combination isn't that unusual. Calie Stewart is determined to enjoy all three throughout her vacation on the Adriatic Sea. Sunbathing, sea-fishing, and exploring ancient caves. Far away from manipulative agencies and controlling ex-lovers.
But when she discovers the one cave she hoped to find, she also realizes that some jobs are more than professions. They are destinies. And overbearing males are unavoidable. As are ancient secrets, true love, and heartbreak.
Take a trip to the sun-heated shores of Croatia and go on a roller-coaster ride with Valerie Everhart as we dodge smugglers, free a dragon, and cheer for Calie. Can a dragon bound to visit a little village for ten days once a century find true love with an ordinary woman? Let Valerie Everhart tell you in The Dragon of Croatia.

Valerie Everhart is also working on her part of the Song of the Muses anthology, coming out this spring in e-book format, and this fall in print, from The Wild Rose Press.

A very Special Project Announced for the Opening of this Blog:

At The Wild Rose Press, Where Romance Blooms

Announcing the special release of On The Run All proceeds from this fabulous romantic suspense novel will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Show your support today!

More from the Editor of The Wild Rose Press:

"We don't usually release books on Mondays but I asked RJ to give this book its own day of the week and she agreed. "On the Run", by Judith Rochelle is a Crimson Rose full length novel and is available today in electronic format and will be in print in a couple weeks.
This project deserves your attention because every dime will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. As writers we have been blessed with a talent that not just anyone has. We can say things that others read and understand and possibly learn about. We can spread information to our writing loops and organizations that reaches far across the country and into other nations. I hope that this is one time when you will take this and truly spread the word as only writers can. I've been very very blessed to have not only three very healthy sons, but cousins and nephews and nieces and children in my life who have been healthy and happy and strong.
Sometimes we all have to take a reality check and realize that there are families out there truly suffering due to their children's long term illnesses. Maybe some of these children are in your family and circle of friends. St. Jude's is an amazing hospital in Memphis, TN that supports and helps families and children of long term illnesses. I ask all of you to please copy the following information which is going to be posted on our web site tomorrow and foward to your loops everywhere. Together, all of us can raise some amazing money to help St. Jude's continue their work. Romance review sites, romance magazines and pretty much any web site we spoke to agreed to publicize this project.
Judith Rochelle, is one of our multipublished authors at The Wild Rose Press as well as a personal friend. In late summer, 2007 I approached her with an idea of a project that would enable RJ and me to give something back for all the wonderful things that had happened to us since we opened in May 2006. I wanted to find an organization that I felt everyone, everywhere would care about and really embrace. While many qualified, the one that kept coming back to my mind was St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
A few days later, Judith created a synopsis and a proposal for a book incorporating romance, suspense and St. Jude's. It took my breath away at what she'd come up with. Judith wrote the book, RJ and I edited it, and Kim Mendoza did the beautiful cover.
None of us, including the publishing company, will receive any compensation; every penny will go to St. Jude's. Children's Hospital The result of this, is the amazing Crimson Rose book called "On the Run" by Judith Rochelle. The book will be offered in both print and electronic format. The amount raised will be announced on our web site twice a year. The first report to be posted at the end of June 2008. If you've purchased this book, thank you for your contribution to St. Jude's, if you haven't purchased it yet, I strongly encourage you to do so. The download is $5.00 and will go into a special fund to be donated to St. Jude's twice a year. If you would like more information on this project, you may contact Rhonda Penders at rpenders@thewildrosepress.com. To learn more about the author, please visit www.judithrochelle.com. To see the amazing work St. Jude's does, please visit their web site at www.stjude.org. Thank you for your support of this important project. Rhonda Penders

I don't think I need to add anything to this.

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