28 Days of Heart #10 - A Shadow's Kiss

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This is one of the 28 Days of Heart stories being released through All Romance Ebooks during the month of February. All profits generated from sales of these titles will be donated to the American Heart Association to help combat the number one killer of women.

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Can their love overcome a legacy of evil…

Anna Benecia can't escape her destiny. A promise signed in blood binds a Shadow for eternity even if the one bound longs to live in the sunny here and now.

Malcolm Hayes is the new host for the hunger of an evil spirit who has walked the earth for a thousand years. The Darkhaven shade must have the blood of innocents fed upon by the vampires he creates and controls in order to remain manifest. Freshly possessed and cursed to burn with a hunger only his Shadow bride can slake, Malcolm is determined to fight.

Can a young woman destined to marry into darkness bring the light of hope to a man newly cursed to walk the night?

28 Days of Heart #9 - Liberating Lucius

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This is one of the 28 Days of Heart stories being released through All Romance Ebooks during the month of February. All profits generated from sales of these titles will be donated to the American Heart Association to help combat the number one killer of women.

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Her body may be enslaved, but her spirit finds freedom.

Helena, a noblewoman from Thrace, has been stolen from her home and sold as a slave. She is determined to hate her new master and escape at the first opportunity. She certainly doesn’t expect to be physically attracted to the young Roman who possesses her, let alone to connect with him on a deeper level.

Tribune Lucius Calpurnius is taken aback when he’s presented with a beautiful woman as a gift from a friend, yet he can hardly release her into a camp full of soldiers. He intends to keep her as a servant and return her to her home when he’s able. But it gets more difficult every day to keep away from the woman he desires, first with his body and later with his heart.

As they become lovers and slowly forge a bond, the outside world threatens to tear them from one another. Can Helena rise above her slavery to save herself and the man she has come to love?

28 Days of Heart #8 - Country Loving

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This is one of the 28 Days of Heart stories being released through All Romance Ebooks during the month of February. All profits generated from sales of these titles will be donated to the American Heart Association to help combat the number one killer of women.

Only $2.99

Country air can work wonders for a woman's libido…

City living has lost its sparkle for Chloe. Eight years after leaving her small hometown, she returns to hide from a crazy stalker and rethink her life. When she runs into her old friend and neighbor Tag Sloan, she discovers her hometown looks better than ever.

The once gangly Tag has evolved into a muscle bound, gorgeous walking ad for sex. Their old friendship picks up with a fiery heat that sends them into each other’s arms and scorches the fields Tag farms.

In the shadows someone watches, someone that doesn’t want them together. When more pictures show up depicting her death, Tag needs to figure out who wants Chloe out of the picture before he loses her forever.

28 Days of Heart #7 - Hell's Angel

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This is one of the 28 Days of Heart stories being released through All Romance Ebooks during the month of February. All profits generated from sales of these titles will be donated to the American Heart Association to help combat the number one killer of women.

Only $1.99

Where can an angel find comfort?

A lonely banished angel sits outside the gates of Paradise, lamenting the joy she has lost. When she is joined by a fallen archangel, she learns that one doesn't need to be in Heaven to experience bliss.

28 Days of Heart #6 - A Fair Trade

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This is one of the 28 Days of Heart stories being released through All Romance Ebooks during the month of February. All profits generated from sales of these titles will be donated to the American Heart Association to help combat the number one killer of women.

Only $1.99

The finest treasures aren't always gold…

Sometimes you find magic in the most unexpected places. That's what Cotton Myer discovers when a pair of ravens tries to steal his belt buckle and spurs. When the birds turn into men before his very eyes, he knows his little watering hole in the desert is no ordinary pool.

Kaya and Kasa have been collecting treasures a long time, but Cotton is the finest one they've ever seen.

Can they learn to trust enough to keep him?

28 Days of Heart #5 - Unshuttered

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This is one of the 28 Days of Heart stories being released through All Romance Ebooks during the month of February. All profits generated from sales of these titles will be donated to the American Heart Association to help combat the number one killer of women.

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The camera never lies...

A skilled photographer, Ian Jackson relies on talent and experience with just a touch of serendipity to get the perfect shot. Through the camera lens, there is nothing Ian doesn't see. What's in front of his own nose is another matter.

Ian's personal assistant, Josie Guinness, is used to smoothing the ruffled feathers of both her employer and his clients. Stepping up and keeping things running is all part of the job, behind the scenes and well out of the camera's view.

When the model lined up for a big jewelry shoot backs out at the last minute, the two scramble for a solution. What they come up with makes Ian see his assistant with new eyes, more than just from behind the camera. The question is what he can do about it.

28 Days of Heart #4 - Moonlit Watcher

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This is one of the 28 Days of Heart stories being released through All Romance Ebooks during the month of February. All profits generated from sales of these titles will be donated to the American Heart Association to help combat the number one killer of women.

Only $2.50

He watches her, until watching is no longer enough…

Juliana Van Alder has fled the bright lights of New York, leaving the Broadway stage behind to discover the source of what's been drawing her to the North Carolina woods.

What she discovers is unexpected danger, and a gorgeous, powerful man who just happens to be a wolf. She's found her soulmate, but there's one little problem...Derek Kingston is a wolf determined to protect her, and he can’t be tamed.

28 Days of Heart #3 - Zero-G

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This is one of the 28 Days of Heart stories being released through All Romance Ebooks during the month of February. All profits generated from sales of these titles will be donated to the American Heart Association to help combat the number one killer of women.

Only $3.50

Their love was out of this world...

Maggie Gates was madly in love with shy Will Hudson in high school, but he never made his move.


Two decades later, they’re trapped on a lunar space station for eleven days. A relationship between the two should be off limits, but that isn’t stopping Will from setting his sights on Maggie for conquest in the cosmos. 


The shy boy she knew is gone, and this man possesses the will to storm her gates. Now he has the Moon and stars on his side

28 Days of Heart #2 - Wild Child

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This is one of the 28 Days of Heart stories being released through All Romance Ebooks during the month of February. All profits generated from sales of these titles will be donated to the American Heart Association to help combat the number one killer of women.

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Seize the day...

Zoë Underwood loved Matt Cantrell from the moment her mother married his father. She definitely thinks of him as more than a big brother and even though he moved away from home the moment their parents got married, her feelings for him have grown stronger, bigger. More. No one presses her buttons like the tall, dark and gorgeous Matt. If only he can get over the eight-year age difference.

Now, Zoë is determined to snare her man. She wants one thing—Matt’s love. It’s time for her to make a move, stir things up a little and take a chance on love.

28 Days of Heart - Day #1!

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This is one of the 28 Days of Heart stories being released through All Romance Ebooks during the month of February. All profits generated from sales of these titles will be donated to the American Heart Association to help combat the number one killer of women.

Only $1.99

Sometimes love hits you when you least expect it…

Exchange student Elia Gianni arrives at the Dayton airport ready to soak up everything American. When the young Italian was offered a placement with the Steele family, he knew he'd been given the chance of a lifetime. What he didn’t anticipate was the Steele’s blond, blue-eyed son, Rick

The instant Rick sets eyes on the fantastic foreigner he falls head over heels. But the big, macho athlete was used to hiding his feelings and desperately wanting things he couldn’t have. Revealing the truth would change everything and throw his family into a tailspin.

Reality, however, becomes harder to deny when Rick is forced to share his bedroom with Elia. The summer immersion experience turns out to be more than anyone was prepared for as the two young men become lost in one another, sharing an exchange...of hearts.

50% off all my books today and new contest!

Big HUGE news! You can get 50% off all of my titles today over at allromance [dot] com or omnilit [dot] com. Even better? They are giving 50% off all of the titles in their store with a special code you can get from smartbitchestrashybooks [dot] com. But it's TODAY only.

In other news...



In honor of the series release, I’m running a contest!

Enter the Your Heart’s Desire Contest

1. Post a list someplace on the web of the four titles from the series you’d most like to have. Facebook, myspace, twitter, your own blog, one belonging to a friend, this one…all fair game.

2. Using the contact page on my website samanthasommersby [dot] com, email me the URL where I can find your post and your email address

What’s the Fabulous Prize?

At the end of the month I will fulfill the wishes of seven winners for a total of 28 books. Winners will be contacted prior to fulfillment just in case their top four selections has changed.

Why seven winners, four books each? Because I really want to encourage everyone to support this endeavor. With 28 titles to choose from in so many sub-genres, and for a super reasonable price ($1.99-$3.50) you’re sure to find some others that you can’t live without. Right?

Praise for Under Fire at Whipped Cream!

"If you’re in the mood for a sweeping epic romance with a breathtaking desert backdrop, a sexy British hero and a sultry American heroine, then look no further. Samantha Sommersby’s newest novel, Under Fire, provides all you could possibly desire and more...

 the ending is one that is both bittersweet and unfailingly romantic. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and when all is said and done you’ll finish with a happy smile on your face.

Ms. Sommersby has an uncanny talent for creating stories that pull you in and don’t let go, ensuring you are as invested in the story and the events that unfold. The sex is blistering, keeping you writhing in your seat, while the romance and plot move things along and make Under Fire so much more than your average erotic tale. Fans of her Forbidden series will love this story equally as much, and should definitely give her historical side a taste. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed." ~ Whipped Cream Reviews

And...this Saturday Under Fire is up for Best Review over on their site. If you can pop over and cast your vote, I'd appreciate it. In honor of the competition, I'll be giving away a free copy of the book today. If you'd like to enter to win, go to samanthasommersby [dot] com and use the contact form to enter. Add the words "Whipped Cream" and the number listed next to Under Fire in the poll (Is it listed as #1, 2, 3, etc....no need to actually vote to enter).

Sam

Oh - and if you want to purchase Under Fire, it's available now in digital format at redrosepublishing [dot] com. It will be out in print format this spring.

You may remember some time ago I mentioned that my novella, Touch of Fire, was contracted by AllRomance [dot] com as one of their 28 Days of Fire releases. This is a charity series they are publishing for exclusive release on OmniLit [dot] com and AllRomance [dot] com. Charlaine Harris has written the foreword - what a thrill.

The premise of the series is simple, All Romance will be releasing one novella per day during the month of February, when everyone is normally preoccupied with matters of the heart. The folks are All Romance will be donating the proceeds to the American Heart Association in an effort to fight the #1 killer of women - heart disease. 

Touch of Fire is available for pre-order now for $2.50 - this is a great cause. I'm hoping to tempt some of you to support it by including the sexy cover and blurb. If hot, sexy firemen aren't to your liking, I'd like to encourage you to check out some of the other titles in the series. Also, check into some of the other things the folks at ARe are doing to support the AHA. Click on the widget below for more info. Heck, feel free to share the sprout widget with others. One thing I think is especially cool is that ARe is leading a team effort for Wear Red Day on February 5th. I joined their team just yesterday, pledging to wear read on the 5th in support of the American Heart Association. If you join the team and wear red, be sure to post your pic on their myspace page. They are going to be giving away prizes. You can find details by following the more info link in the widget. 

Now for the cover and blub for Touch of Fire....

$2.50 - Available for Pre-order @ allromance [dot] com

He'd brave the fires of hell just to hold her...

Firefighter Garrett Flint rescues the beautiful Nicole from a burning building, and then breaks all the rules by taking her into his home and into his heart.

Impromptu Contest Today!

I woke up this morning to an email from Night Owl Romance letting me know that Forbidden: The Sacrifice received a 5 star review and is a Reviewer Top Pick. Woo Hoo! Very exciting news!

"Forbidden: The Sacrifice is a beautifully written paranormal romance that will astound you and leave you wanting more...fast-paced, unique, and captivating. I am looking forward to the other stories in this series. This book is one that I am definitely adding to my keeper collection."

In honor of this great review AND the Christmas Holiday I'm going to run an impromptu wish list contest today on my Blogger Blog - I'm going to make a readers wishes come true. 

To Enter: 

List 5 books you'd like to read (browse at omnilit.com or allromance.com), one of them being Forbidden: The Sacrifice. And I'll pick a winner tomorrow morning.

Post your list at immortalitybites [dot] blogspot [dot] com

Happy Holidays!

Sam

I'm a very proud mama today

I've been pushing really hard for the past week. I've been on writing deadline and I have to admit I've really struggled with this one. This makes the fifth one this year and I know that another edit is waiting in the wings for me. I'm fortunate to be in this position and I'm fortunate to have such a supportive editor - so I'm not complaining. But I am tired and when I become weary I tend to be more introspective.

I just sent my son off to school. Today's a very big day for him, he's presenting a project to the school that he's been working on for months. I'm more nervous about it than he is. He's put so much into this and learned so much in the process. The task was simple - learn a new skill. Max, in his typical fashion, chose something not so simple - blacksmithing. The shaping of raw metal is as much art form as it is anything else. He has the vision, patience, and creativity. But he also has cerebral palsy which makes doing anything requiring dexterity and strength in both hands a challenge.

I'm happy to report he stuck with it and he had a great time. I SO wish I could be a fly on the wall when he presents today. Thanks to createspace, he was able to put his reflections and some diary entries into a book (along with photos) so he could turn in an actual bound copy. He's called it The Blacksmith's Apprentice. 

He also created a mini-documentary which I'm sharing below. Take a gander and if you are feeling so inclined, make a comment. I'm a very proud mama today. Link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7D_cpdzb60

Kindle Contest Today!

Kindle Contest Today!

Kindle Contest today answer this easy peasy question to enter: 

http://www [dot] dawnseewer [dot] com/tera/12_14 [dot] html

Sincerely,

Samantha Sommersby

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Rockin' Around the Raven Xmas Tress Contest!

Contest Open Dec 1st - 24th 2009

Prizes include a Sony Ereader, $50 pre-paid

Visa, $25 Amazon Gift Certificate!

Click on the image for details...

Let's Party!

CyberLaunch Party today for Under Fire - Chance to win a free download


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Release day for UNDER FIRE!

It’s 1917 and Lieutenant Jackson Crawford is in Arabia on an important mission. A seasoned soldier sent to ensure a victory that will secure British interests in the Suez Canal, Crawford was prepared for resistance from the prince; he was prepared for the crude weapons, the hellish sun, and the never-ending sand. What he wasn’t prepared for was Harvard bred archeologist turned spy Lillian Barton Drake.

Weeks after Lilly’s arrival in the desert she found herself in the center of a bloody massacre. Rescued by the prince she travels as part of his entourage, doing her utmost to gain his trust while avoiding becoming a part of his harem. Then into the camp rides an exhausted Jackson.

In a twist of fate Jack fights for Lilly’s honor risking life and limb to claim her as his own. Casting aside common sense the couple begin a passionate affair that sets the desert on fire and is guaranteed to melt your heart. Will their love be strong enough to survive the ravages of war, the duty they’ve sworn to their country, and the secrets of Jackson's past?

FREE BONUS COOKBOOK

If you go to my website, www.samanthasommersby.com and click on the Free Reads section, you'll find a cookbook I contributed to that's been published as a freebie from a bunch of the red rose authors.

14 BONUS FREEBIES FROM RED ROSE AND ALL ROMANCE EBOOKS

Today and tomorrow: Go to AllRomance [dot] com or Omnilit [dot]com

The following Red Rose Titles are 100% FREE. 

Even cooler - All Romance and OmniLit have this nifty new gift feature, so you can send these FREE presents to your friends. How's that for an economical early Christmas Gift?

Chateau Despair by Linda Sole

Having Faith: Stweetbrier Series: Book 1, by Nancy O'Berry

Psychotic: SKIU Serial, by Alice de Chevigny

Nutcracker Sweet, by Jennifer Mueller

Desperately Seeking Santa, by Jane Beckenham

The Other Half of Your Heart, by Janic Susan May

Forever Tonight, by Tara Newlands

The Pleasure Cruise - The Misadventures of Raine Matthews: Book 2, by Raven Starr

Infidelity, by Debbie Gould

Ringside - Three Sister Series: Book 1, by LaVerne Thompson and Stephanie Wiliams

Judgement by Fire, by Lydia Grace

The Ballet, by Melissa Glisan

Be with You, by Marie Rochelle

Recovering from Thanksgiving Dinner...

So, here I sit, trying to recover from semi-Turkey Coma. We're watching Season 1 of Legend of the Seeker. My son is loving it. Hubby and I are curled up on one end of the sofa, finishing a fabulous bottle of red wine my father's girlfriend brought us from Arizona, Max is curled up at the other end. I so enjoy evenings like this. Tomorrow we go to get our tree and decorate the house. I'm looking forward to it. I so love the smell of a free tree in the house during the holidays.

I hope this posting finds everyone as grateful as I am at the moment. I've been remiss with posting lately - so there's a few pieces of bookish news to share:

1. 4 Cherries for Forbidden: The Revolution from Whipped Cream Reviews!

"Are you ready for a revolution? If so, you won’t want to miss Samantha Sommerby’s newest installment in the Forbidden series.... Ensure your seatbelts are fastened and your tray tables are in an upright position, because it’s a bumpy, yet sizzling, ride!... This story is scorching, well written, and fast-paced. You’ll enjoy this one in one sitting, and when you’re done, you’ll ask for seconds. Definitely one for the revered TBR list, don’t miss The Revolution."

2. Interview of Moi was posted today of the blog of D. Renee Bagby. Check it out here:
http://dreneebagby.blogspot.com/2009/11/author-interview-samantha-sommersby.html

3. My short story, Touch of Fire was accepted as one of the short stories for All Romance eBooks' 28 Days of Heart series. I'm seriously excited about his series. I received a comp of my cover in short order and it's spectacular. I'll be sharing it just as soon as I get the final and permission. It's a straight contemporary featuring a San Diego Fire Fighter as the hero. I wrote the story long ago while we were in the midst of some seriously devastating wildfires here in San Diego County. I'm thrilled to have this going to benefit the cause - proceeds are being donated to the American Heart Association.

The basic idea is the All Romance will be releasing one of these a day for 28 days during the month of February. Here's a list of the titles chose in no particular order (actual release dates have yet to be decided).

Exchange of Hearts by G.A. Hauser (Gay, Contemporary)
Tor: Viking Master by Ellen Margret (Historical Ancient)
Timeless Voyage by Cornelia Amiri (Historical Ancient)
Moonlit Watcher by Crystal-Rain Love (Werewolf, Interracial, Contemporary)
A Slightly Different Perfect by Sylvia Shults (Fantasy, Romantic Comedy)
Zero-G by Michele Hart (Sci-Fi)
And She Scores by Tilly Greene (Contemporary)
Wild Child by Shelley Munro (Contemporary)
A Fair Trade by BA Tortuga (Gay, Shape-shifter, Western)
Hell's Angel by Jackie Kessler (Paranormal)
Private Lies by Cat Johnson (Contemporary)
Touch of Fire by Samantha Sommersby (Contemporary)
Bride of Fire by Charlene Teglia (Fantasy)
Protecting Miss Samuels by Summer Devon (Historical)
A Shadow's Kiss by Barbara J. Hancock (Paranormal, Vampire, Contemporary)
Hold Onto the Night by Kari Thomas (Contemporary)
Liberating Lucius by Bonnie Dee (Historical Ancient)
Mad About Meg by Mari Carr (Contemporary)
GPS by Leigh Ellwood (Gay, Contemporary)
Country Loving by Robin Leigh Miller (Thriller, Contemporary)
Unshuttered by Emery Sanborne & Philippa Grey-Gerou (Contemporary)
Vanilla with Extra Nuts by Victoria Blisse (Multipartner, Rubenesque, Contemporary)
Stay with Me by Alisha Steele (Fantasy)
Love is Blindness by Sean Michael (Gay, Vampire, Contemporary)
Angels & Genies by K.F. Zuzulo (Paranormal, Fantasy)
Love Unleashed by Marcia James (Contemporary)
Sea of Sin by India Harper (Gay, Contemporary)
Sweets by E. Cameron Stacy (Contemporary)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sam