Bigger Than Beckham

Rock*It Reads Guest Author: Monica Burns & Giveaway!

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Readers today are flooded with reading choices, both in digital and in print.  That’s fantastic, but how do you find the really good books in such a tidal wave of words?  Well, I have an answer for you.

Rock*It Reads.

RIR is an author collective I belong to which includes writers like Pamela Clare, Elisabeth Naughton, Joan Swan, and Erin Kellison.  We’re traditionally published authors who are also self-publishing.  We bring the same level of care to these works as we do to our traditional, New York published books, and when you see the RIR logo on our covers you can be assured that you’re getting a great read.

Over the next few months I’m going to introduce you to the writers in this group, some of whom you already probably know.  And I’m starting off with one of my favorite historical romance authors, the fabulous Monica Burns.

Monica is an award-winning author of spicy historical and paranormal romance.  Her historical book awards include the 2011 RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award and the 2012 Gayle Wilson Heart of Excellence Award for Pleasure Me. She is also the recipient of the prestigious paranormal romance award, the 2011 PRISM Best of the Best award for Assassin’s Heart.

Monica’s latest RIR book is Obsession, a sexy historical romance which got wonderful reviews.

“…a fresh spin on a damsel in distress and… a hero who not only does the rescuing, but needs to be rescued from some demons of his own.” — Romance Reader at Heart

Here’s the blurb for Obsession:

A woman on the edge of sin…

Helen Rivenall is willing to do anything to escape the brutality of her uncle’s home. But a promise of honest employment is a ruse. Drugged and auctioned off in a notorious London brothel, she finds herself won by a man who wants nothing from her except her participation in a harmless charade. Left with no choice, she reluctantly agrees, but as their web of lies grows, so does temptation and the realization that pleasure and sin are often one and the same.

A man about to lose all control…

Sebastian Rockwood, Earl of Melton is haunted by a dark secret in his past. One that taught him control is a personal trait to be valued above all others. He also learned never to give his heart to anyone. The risk is too great. Yet where Helen is concerned, his prized control is slowly giving way to temptation, and all too quickly he discovers nothing can protect him from the ultimate obsession–love.

Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?  And that is one gorgeous cover, if I do say so myself.  If you like your historical romance on the steamy side and with lots of emotion, then Monica’s books are perfect for you.  To read the first three chapter of Obsession and to watch the beautiful book trailer, visit Monica’s website.

For my readers today, Monica is giving away a copy of Obsession.  And I’m also giving away a copy of my latest VK Sykes contemporary romance, Bigger Than Beckham.  For a chance to win both books, just tell me something that you’re obsessed with – books, chocolate, a TV show – I want to know what really turns your crank!

And don’t forget to visit the RIR website to find out more about our authors and to sign up for our newsletter!

 

We Have Winners!

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Lots of winners today!

Katharine Ashe’s book, Captive Bride – Dawn T

Alpha Male Blog Hop – Tammy T

Brenda Jernigan’s Christmas in Camelot – Belinda

Congratulations, ladies!  I’ll be in touch.  Thanks to everyone for stopping by the blog.

And just a friendly, shameless reminder that my new VK Sykes book, Bigger Than Beckham, is now available in e-book.

You can find it on Kindle, Kobo, or at Smashwords in a variety of formats.  To read an excerpt, check out my VK Sykes website.

Have a great day!

Bigger Than Beckham Now Available!!

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I’m thrilled to announce that my latest contemporary romance, Bigger Than Beckham, is now in e-book stores.  Woot!  These are the sexy books that I write with my husband under the pen name of V.K Sykes.  Bigger Than Beckham is the third book in our Philadelphia Patriots Series, following Fastball and Hardball.  If you like sports romances, I think you’re going to love this book – we sure do!

Here’s the blurb:

Sports journalist Martha Winston loves her career, but her life goes sideways when she inherits a pro soccer team from her father.  The team is almost bankrupt and on the skids, but Martha has vowed to save her beloved father’s legacy.  But she needs to get a financial infusion fast, or else lose the team to the wolves baying at her door.

Former British soccer hero Tony Branch wants to add Martha’s team to his growing sports empire.  But he wants it strictly on his terms.  When Martha turns him down flat, he’s determined to change her mind by any means necessary.  If that includes using the sexual heat flaring between them, Tony is more than willing to play a game of seduction.

Our heroine, Martha Winston, appeared in earlier previous books in the Patriots Series and she’s a bit of a firecracker.  She and Tony really do heat things up!  To read an excerpt from the book, stop by our website.

Bigger Than Beckham is available in e-book from Amazon, Kobo, and in various formats on Smashwords.  It should also be up on Barnes & Noble and in the iBook store very soon.  Stay tuned for details!

And don’t forget that today is Day Three of the Alpha Male Blog Hop.  Over 200 bloggers and authors are chatting about all the things we love about alpha male heroes.  We’re giving away great prizes too – like a Kindle Fire or a Nook Tablet.  On my blog, I’m giving away a copy of Bigger Than Beckham and an Amazon gift card.  Just click here to start hopping!

Have a great Sunday, everyone!

 

The Alpha Male Blog Hop Is Here!

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Yes, the Alpha Male Blog Hop is here!  Over 200 bloggers and authors celebrating all the wonderful things about those hot alpha male heroes.  No gammas or betas allowed, at least not today!

So, what’s involved?  Lots of fun and prizes, that’s what. There will be over 200 giveaways on each blog hosted by that author or blogger.

But that’s not all….

We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!

Now what are those prizes?

1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet

2nd Grand Prize: A $130 Amazon or B&N Gift Card

3rd Grand Prize: The following Swag Pack:

Zounds!  That’s a pretty fantastic collection of prizes, I’d say.

What’s my favorite thing about the alpha male hero?  I love that once he sets his sights on one particular woman, there’s no turning back.  He’s determined to woo her, protect her, and get her into his bed, no matter what.  You’ve got to love the idea of all that formidable energy and will focused on one woman.

The hero of my latest VK Sykes contemporary romance, Bigger Than Beckham, is that kind of alpha guy.  Tony Branch is a British soccer star who’s intent on building a sports empire of successful soccer teams.  He determined to buy a U.S. team owned by sports writer Martha Winston, and he’s not letting anything stand in his way of acquiring it–including Martha, who’s just as determined to hold onto her team.

But Tony is alpha all the way.  When he decides he wants Martha as much as he wants her team–watch out!  Nothing is going to stand in the way of this tough, sexy man and his relentless, seductive pursuit of Martha.

Here’s the blurb:

Sports journalist Martha Winston loves her career, but her life goes sideways when she inherits a pro soccer team from her father.  The team is almost bankrupt and on the skids, but Martha has vowed to save her beloved father’s legacy.  But she needs to get a financial infusion fast, or else lose the team to the wolves baying at her door.

Former British soccer hero Tony Branch wants to add Martha’s team to his growing sports empire.  But he wants it strictly on his terms—full control, not a partnership.   When Martha turns him down flat, he’s determined to change her mind by any means necessary.  If that includes using the sexual heat flaring between them, Tony is more than willing to play a game of seduction.

And you know what’s really fun?  How hard Tony falls for Martha.  When he sets his sights on her…well, let’s just say it gets pretty steamy!

So, readers, tell me your favorite thing about alpha male heroes?  Is it their determination to win what they want, their protective instincts, or how hard they fall for the women they love?  One person who comments will win a $10 Amazon gift card and a copy of Bigger Than Beckham.  And once you leave your comment here, click on this link and start hopping to the other blogs.  The hop ends on the 22nd.

Have fun!

 

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