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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 realistically, 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 back list. 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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 Can you believe how quickly time flies? Seems like only a few weeks ago we were all bundled up against the cold winter winds and now, here's summer! The hot sun is high up in the bright blue sky, no clouds in sight; Schools are out, kids are all revved up to start enjoying their vacations, the men are pulling out the barbeque grills... what about the women? Aren't you ladies ready to spend long lazy days at the beach or by the pool, armed with suntan lotion, a cool pair of shades and a sensually erotic novel? *grin* I know I am.
So the most obvious question I had to ask myself didn't concern bathing suits or sunglasses or even what brand of UV protection I plan on using, but rather - Which Book do I take in my Beach bag?? And that naturally got me thinking... When I think of sensual romance authors in today's market, one of the first names that always pops into my head is Janelle Denison. Known for her sinfully sexy and scintillatingly erotic stories, Janelle excels at providing her fans with novels that sizzle and heroes who make us melt on the spot. As far as I'm concerned, that in itself qualifies any of Janelle's stories as the perfect 'Beach' book!
For devoted fans who can't get enough of Janelle's books, the good news is that she also has an anthology coming out in July where she joins forces with two other terrific authors in a collection of stories called INVITATIONS TO SEDUCTION.
But I'll tell you more about that in a bit. For now, please join me as I take A Closer Look at WILDE THING...
HE CAN'T STOP WANTING HER
Oh, baby. That's exactly how Steve Wilde feels every time he comes into Liz's cafe and catches sight of her sexy figure behind the counter. But a man can only pretend to be interested in the pastries for so long. Now that Liz has opened the door to him, Steve intends to storm right through it, along with her defenses, and show the aloof beauty what she's been missing . . . and what he intends to do about it, slowly, deliberately, deliciously . . .
THERE'S NO STOPPING EITHER OF THEM
Now, in a cat-and-mouse game where the thrill of the forbidden is never quite enough, a business arrangement is about to yield to pleasure . . . and the temptations that can only be found when hearts run wild . . .
"When you pick up this scorcher, you won't want to put it down. Ms. Denison has a way of making these Wilde men truly wild and sexy. Steve exudes sensuality, power, confidence and more, in spades. Liz finds it harder and harder to resist this man; he keeps weakening her defenses. This book has so much to offer. Watching Steve and Liz's relationship evolve was wonderful. I knew when I got WILDE THING that it would be good, because Ms. Denison is an autobuy as all her books are. But, WILDE THING just blew me away! The heat is immediate and intense! Don't miss this one!"
"Ms. Denison has always been known for her hot and steamy romances. That's nothing new. What is new is her jump from category romance to single title. And to say she's done it beautifully and has blazed a path along the way is an understatement. Wilde Thing blew me away! The flames can indeed get hotter and hotter. It's filled with erotic scene after erotic scene that burns all the way from beginning to end. You have your to-die-for bad boy who's all man and then some and a heroine that's an equal match for our anything goes hero. And anything does go, make no mistake about it! Wilde Thing is an erotic fantasy any woman would love to live, if you're daring enough! If you love them highly erotic and boiling over then don't miss Wilde Thing! Ms. Denison doesn't disappoint with her first single title and I can only wonder how she's going to wow us with her coming releases."
Janelle found her niche writing sexy, sizzling stories in 1997, when she sold two books to Harlequin Temptation for their Blaze series. Since then, she hasn’t looked back and now writes wild and sexy books for Temptation, Blaze, and now Kensington Brava. Janelle lives in Southern California with her engineer husband, two energetic daughters, and a menagerie of pets that somehow find their way into her home when she’s not paying attention, or is deep in deadline.
"Janelle is every editor's dream. She's smart, professional and incredibly talented. I'm grateful to have her as an author...and a friend."
"Janelle Denison and I have been friends since our first books were published. Janelle is a thoughtful person--in the fullest sense of the world. When I couldn't go to the Washington conference, she and Carly Phillips sent me a pick-me-up bouquet just to tell me they missed me. She's also someone who can sit back and take things in calmly, then come up with a more rational outlook when I'm all emotion and reaction. Whenever I go to California, she makes time, despite deadlines, for us to get together. And she makes a mean buttery nipple (a drink!) Can't think of a better combination for a friend!
"Janelle Denison is a special person who I am so lucky to have in my life. She's like a sister to me and considering I don't have one, that makes her all the more important to me! I value her honesty and integrity in dealing with people and with life. She's so loyal and true, there is nothing I wouldn't tell her or trust her with. Having recently gone through a life altering experience in my career that would have destroyed a lesser friendship, Janelle was my rock the entire time. She's a family person and I admire her relationship with her children and her husband. She's loving, caring and so special words can't really do justice to her as a woman, a friend or a fellow writer. I wish her only good things in life because she puts goodness back into the world!"
"I met Janelle via a letter in Romantic Times advertising for critique partners. This is when most typing was done on typewriters or very early word processing systems. Janelle and I exchanged handwritten letters, pages of them, and got to know each other through our early efforts at writing. It's been a blast to watch the paths of our two careers which have ended up in similar places, writing for the same publishers after all these years. Janelle is always upbeat about her life, her family and her career, and is a true champion for the romance industry - and the romance novel. She believes one-hundred percent in the form of sharing love stories with readers, and I have to say I don't know another author with such a loyal fan base. And no wonder, with the great emotional stories she tells, drawing readers into the lives and the worlds of the characters she's created."
"I loved working on WILDE THING. Not only was it my first foray into the single title market, but writing for Brava allowed me to pull in some fun and sexy elements that I enjoyed writing about.
As I mentioned earlier, Janelle's got an anthology coming out too in which she's teamed up with Vicki Lewis Thompson and Carly Phillips to bring romance readers more steamy stories! Here's A CLOSER LOOK at Janelle's story entitled HIS EVERY FANTASY ~
HIS EVERY FANTASY by Janelle Denison
Bride-to-be Leah Burton desperately wants to learn how to satisfy a man. Her lackluster fiance isn't offering his services, but Jace Rutledge definitely is. And with a copy of SEXCAPADES under her bed—and Jace in it! —Leah's sure she'll make the grade. Again and Again.
"A story to make you sizzle and burn. Run to your nearest book store for this one the minute it is there!"
"HIS EVERY FANTASY is a delightfully erotic romance. Jace and Leah are likable characters and the attraction between them sizzles. Ms. Denison packs a lot of story into this short tale and infuses every gesture, word and thought with enough sexual tension to make this an explosive and highly enjoyable read, and she seasons it with touches of humor that endear the characters to the reader even more. For an intensely sexy, and romantic read, don't miss HIS EVERY FANTASY!"
For those of you who may not have had the opportunity to read Janelle Denison's books before, in addition to the ones mentioned above, you really must give other titles from her backlist a try. My personal favorites include SEDUCED (Harlequin Temptation), TEMPTED (Harlequin Temptation), HEAT WAVES (Harlequin Blaze), the three titles in her SEDUCTION series from Harlequin Blaze and oh so many more!
It doesn't really matter which one you pick up to read first. You can rest assured that within the pages of a Janelle Denison novel, you'll find hours of entertainment, hot and steamy romance, unforgettable characters and sizzlingly erotic sexual tension. Janelle's stories are captivating and her passion for writing shines brightly, pulling the reader in from the very first page.
Janelle sent me three copies of WILDE THING and three copies of INVITATIONS TO SEDUCTION to give away along with some other goodies for you!
Kindly note autographed copies of these books 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.**
Be sure to visit Janelle's website for more details about her backlist and upcoming releases. While you're there, don't forget to sign up for Janelle's Newsletter if you haven't already subscribed!
Please keep in mind that my supplies are limited and this opportunity won't last long! Grab your chance for a free autographed copy of WILDE THING or INVITATIONS TO SEDUCTION ~ send me an email now!
Well, now that I've told you all about Janelle's upcoming releases, I'm off to the beach and you can bet even though I've read it once, I'm still taking WILDE THING with me. Who knows, this is Washington State after all and if the sun doesn't get hot enough for me, I'll definitely need WILDE THING to crank up the temperature! *grin*
You all have a wonderful summer and Happy Reading! | |||||||
This summer brings us Janelle's first Single Title release entitled WILDE THING, and let me tell you, it is really *wild* and definitely H-O-T!! This book should come with a red tag labeled - WARNING: The Book Police has determined reading this novel without a bucket of ice or your air-conditioning turned upto the highest notch may prove to be dangerous to the human body. Caution is advised during handling. Steve Wilde is a hero to die for!
Writing wild and sexy stories proved too tempting for USA Today Bestselling author Janelle Denison, who left her day job as a construction secretary over six years ago to write full-time. Now, she’s best known for creating sinfully sexy heroes and provocative stories that are packed with sexual tension and emotional conflicts that keep readers turning the pages. Those same readers have put Janelle’s books on many of the bestseller lists, including USA Today, Waldenbooks, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.com. Her upcoming releases include the super-wild and sexy WILDE THING, a Kensington Brava single title out in July 2003 that tells the story of bad boy Steve Wilde, along with a novella in the INVITATIONS TO SEDUCTION Blaze anthology, (with authors Carly Phillips and Vicki Lewis Thompson) also out that same month.
