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Hi and welcome to A Closer Look! This is a new feature at Writerspace and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to bring you A Closer Look at some of the best Romance novels that simply shouldn't be missed.
I was surfing the web recently and discovered some amazing statistics. Did you know that romance book sales generated approximately $1.37 billion in sales in 2000? And did you know there were ONLY *g* 2,289 romance novels released in 2000? That's approximately 190 books a month!! Now think about how many books You read each month. Mind boggling, isn't it? All those books and authors out there waiting to be discovered....
What are the chances that people like you and me got the opportunity to read even half of them..... okay realisticly, even a quarter of them last year? I know I'm always finding new books and new authors; many of them have been around for years and I've only just discovered them recently and so glad that I did!
If you're a voracious reader like me, you probably can't get enough of romance novels and each time you discover a new author whose work you enjoy immensely, you probably get all excited and rush out to grab her entire backlist. Right?
Sometimes it's an author you've always adored but when her last book came out, you didn't get a chance to buy a copy or you simply didn't realize there was a new one to be on the lookout for. Happens to me all the time. I mean, come on, seriously, how many books do you buy each month without stopping to think about those credit card or utility bills, grocery money or facing up to your own hunky hero at home - who is now your pleasure master and slave - without cringing when he catches you sneaking home with another shopping bag almost bursting with romance books? And if you're anything like me, you're hiding them in every nook and cranny your honey won't go peeking into until you can casually..... innocently...... underhandedly *g* add them to your ever increasing TBR (to-be-read) pile!!
Well, if you can relate to all of the above, A Closer Look is just the right column for you! With the kind and generous support of the publishers and authors of romance, I am pleased to bring you A Closer Look at some of the hottest and unforgettable romances the industry has to offer! Not only can you discover books you may have missed, but sometimes, you can even get a brand new autographed copy, along with some other great goodies, just for the price of postage! That's a pretty good deal, don't you think? And you won't even have to try and be sneaky or underhanded to add it to you tbr pile! *g*
I hope you enjoy this column and if you have any comments or suggestions, please drop me a line!
If you would like to have one of your previous, current or upcoming releases featured in my column, please feel free to email me at anytime. I'd love to take A CLOSER LOOK at some of your books!
A Closer Look
* Karen White
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Have you ever sat down to read a book late at night when the house is asleep and found yourself trying to surpress your laughter desperately for fear of waking everyone up? Have you ever stuffed your face into a cushion or your pillow to keep your gurgulous giggles from escaping into the quiet of the night? Or found yourself in a situation when you 'know' you really should be getting dinner ready so it's on the table by the time your family's ready to eat but you just can't put that book down because it's just so wickedly hilarious and you simply can't wait to find out what happens next?
Well, if you can relate to any of these moments or if you simply love laugh-out-loud romances packed full of sassy dialogue, wild rollicking adventure and characters that steal your heart from the get-go, you'll want to read Lisa Plumley's romances! With several successfully entertaining novels under her belt, Lisa Plumley has mastered the very difficult art of making people laugh seem like a piece of cake. I discoverd Lisa a while back when I agreed to review MAKING OVER MIKE for a review site. I went out hunting for books from her backlist soon after that and have enjoyed everyone of them. This wonderfully talented author really knows how to put a smile on your face and keep it there. Fans raved about MAKING OVER MIKE and went ga-ga over FALLING FOR APRIL, Lisa's current contemporary romance from Zebra books. If you haven't had a chance to pick up this book yet, here's A Closer Look ~
FALLING FOR APRIL ~
Her hometown gourmet catering company may be in a slump, but April Finnegan isn't about to begin again. Determined to save her business, she sets out to win some local sponsors, unaware she's not the only one in Saguaro Vista with that idea. Turns out wealthy department store mogul Ryan Forrester is one step -- and thousands of dollars -- ahead of her.
All his life, Ryan has relied on his family money and connections to get by. Now the outrageously offbeat, infuriatingly alluring April has challenged him to survive a week in Small Town, USA without either. He takes her up on it, knowing it means being with her constantly -- but never imagining he might lose his heart in the process! Thanks to their wager, now that Ryan most wants to impress a woman, he's a penniless pauper. He'll have to rely on his charm alone to convince April that he's a prince of a guy -- and well worth falling for...
The buzz about FALLING FOR APRIL ~"Witty dialogue, unique characters and lots of humor make Falling For April a romance you don't want to miss. Need a smile? Grab this book!"~ Lori Foster, romance author
"You'll FALL hard for Lisa Plumley's newest laugh-out-loud romantic adventure. Falling for April is fast, funny, and fantastic! A sure fire hit."
"Lisa Plumley's delightfully different love stories sparkle with sassy, wise cracking, slightly off-the-wall fun."
"I adored Falling For April! Lisa Plumley has penned a fast, funny story, overflowing with characters you won't soon forget. Between anatomically correct chocolate Adonises (Adonisi?), short-term familial kleptomania, talking wallets, and getting Maytagged, Lisa Plumley took me for the ride of my life! With charming characters, engaging dialogue, and witty writing, Falling For April is lotsa fun!"
"Fresh, funny, and delightful, Falling For April is absolutely wonderful! You're going to fall in love with Lisa Plumley's wit and engaging characters."
"This is hilarious, nonstop screwball comedy with zany, lovable characters. Plumley is the equal and more of Sue Civil-Brown and Rachel Gibson."
"Four stars! Loaded with humor and fun, Falling For April is an endearing & lighthearted read. Lisa Plumley has a knack for humor!"
"I adore Lisa Plumley's writing, so I was thrilled with the opportunity to review her latest book. FALLING FOR APRIL packs sexual tension and humor into a nice little package!"
"The humor and outrageous situations warm you to the characters, and that they are! The lunacy runs through every page and so does the romance. This is a great book!"
"True love," Lisa Plumley says, "awaits everyone brave enough to reach for it." And there's nothing she enjoys more than writing about that search for love, in all its guises. Her work includes contemporary, historical, and time-travel romances, each written in her trademark lighthearted style.
Lisa is a nationally bestselling author and member of several writers' groups, including Romance Writers of America, PAN, Novelists, Inc., and Phoenix Desert Rose RWA. She lives in sunny Arizona with her husband and two children, and feels lucky to have the greatest job on earth: creating stories that touch readers' hearts, spark their imaginations...and tickle their funny bones, too!
Readers are invited to contact Lisa Plumley by writing to the address shown below, or by sending e-mail to lisa@lisaplumley.com.
For those of you who missed Lisa's previous romantic comedy, MAKING OVER MIKE, here's A Closer Look ~
Amanda Connor is a life coach--not a magician! Granted, as a televised publicity stunt for her new business, the savvy entrepreneur has promised to transform some poor slob into a perfectly balanced example of modern manhood. But Mike Cavaco gives "raw material" new meaning. With her future at stake, what can Amanda do but roll up her sleeves, get down to work . . . and pray for a miracle?
In a city crawling with hot restaurants and hotter women, culinary whiz and contented bachelor Mike has been in his glory--until now. Simultaneously jobless and dateless, he's forced to trade his sweat pants, poker games, and pay-per-view sports to spend 24/7 with a hyper-enthusiastic mentor who happens to be easy on the eyes--but impossible in every other way. Unwilling Mike never suspects that he's about to become the man of Amanda's dreams--or that she might just turn out to be the woman of his...
"Lisa Plumley comes into her own with a rollicking romantic comedy sure to please. Making Over Mike is an absolute delight and a story I highly recommend for a pure pleasure read!"
Lovers of romantic comedy cannot consider their bookshelves complete if they don't have a copy of Lisa Plumley's hilarious novels -- Trust me!! Her fun personality shines through loud and clear in her wonderful books and her fans are guaranteed hours of delightful pleasure each time they read one of her romances. As always, I have free books to share with some lucky readers here at A Closer Look! Lisa kindly sent me five copies of FALLING FOR APRIL and five of MAKING OVER MIKE and they waiting to find loving homes.
If you would like to receive a copy of either FALLING FOR APRIL or MAKING OVER MIKE, along with some other goodies from Lisa Plumley, please send me a SASE for $2.00 and I'll put it in the mail to you right away.
Please note autographed copies of FALLING FOR APRIL and MAKING OVER MIKE are only available while supplies last so act fast! Email me and find out where to send your SASE. Only one email entry per person please.
To learn more about Lisa's next release, RECONSIDERING RILEY, and any of her past releases, please visit her website.
Remember my supplies are limited and this opportunity won't last long! Grab your chance for a free copy of FALLING FOR APRIL or MAKING OVER MIKE ~ send me an email now!
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