Transcript of Live Edit on ONLY HIS by Susan Mallery - CENSORED - Int'l Giveaway

Have you ever wanted an insider’s view into the editing process of the books you love? If so, you’re in for a treat! This is the transcript of a live edit between New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery (www.susanmallery.com) and her editor at HQN Books, Tara Parsons. The book they’re discussing is ONLY HIS, the third book of the Hendrix triplets trilogy in the Fool’s Gold romances series.

A little background information: ONLY HIS features Nevada Hendrix and the man who was her first love in college, Tucker Janack. Unfortunately, Nevada wasn’t Tucker’s first love. They were friends, but he was completely enamored with his girlfriend at the time, the exotic artist Caterina. Without giving too much away… Nevada and Tucker had just one “romantic” encounter in college – Nevada’s first – and it was not a success, to say the least.

You will get some hints about the story in ONLY HIS in this transcript, but all true spoilers have been censored out. And now, Susan Mallery and Tara Parsons…

TP: I love your new haircut and color! I think I want to go platinum blond.


 SM: Oh, honey. You don’t have the coloring for that.

TP: Hmmm, maybe blonde streaks?

SM: I like the brown!

TP: OK, well, the blonde triplets are my inspiration.

SM: Understandably.

TP: Time to start the actual edits?

SM: If we must!

TP: The word to watch for this time around is “interesting.”

SM: That’s one of the last things I do in a manuscript—look for word reps. It was “kind” last time.

TP: So on page 50, Tucker looks at Nevada and how she’s changed since college. Why does he view her differently?

SM: Aside from Cat’s influence on him?

TP: Yes, we need that extra bit – why does he see her in another light now?

SM: Part of it is just that he’s no longer ruled by his hormones the way he once was. He’s a little bit older, a little bit wiser. He’s more into substance than surface.

TP: I love Cat, by the way. She’s a great secondary character.

SM: She’s just fabulous. Actually, she’s sort of every woman’s nightmare. Cat is the kind of woman you pray your husband or boyfriend will never, ever lay eyes on, because there’s no way you can shine in comparison to her. She’s luminescent. Exotic, with lush, full lips and a body that makes men forget they even have a name, much less what it is. An Angelina Jolie type, a woman who understands her own power – and uses it.

TP: On page 89, what’s keeping them apart at this point? There’s no Cat.

SM: The horrible memory of their first night, he’s leaving at the end of his job, and Cat still does have a hold over him.TP: Is him leaving as a conflict for them too close to the problem between Simon and Montana from ONLY YOURS?

SM: Also, his dad’s a womanizer. He’s not good at relationships. He’s been raised to think love makes you a fool.

TP: OK, and he does see Will acting like a fool for Jo, later?

SM: Oooh yes! Love makes you a fool. I’ll pump up the father.

TP: That way you can hold off on the revelation about Cat and prolong Tucker’s fear.

SM: He doesn’t know yet how he’ll react. He thinks he’ll be sucked back in.

TP: He’s scared of being alone with Cat because of that? But he can’t still be attracted to her if he’s the hero.

SM: No, no. He’s scared that he will be but we won’t see him attracted to her.

TP: I’d love it if you could add another scene from the past with the three of them together. It would be good to see their friendship.

SM: I can do that.

TP: Ok, I don’t have much big stuff. I did some line editing on the pages.

SM: Oh, good. I always like that.

TP: I worry about the scene where Nevada remembers their first night together.

SM: Well, you do have delicate sensibilities.

TP: Is it too BLEEP BLEEPY?

SM: You’d never make it in Blaze!

TP: I am too conservative. Maybe pull it back a notch. Less BLEEP, more BLEEP?

SM: Ok, I’ll revisit that one.

TP: There was an *awesome* sex scene later tho.

SM: In the bath? That took some time.

TP: Yes! And I love that she cleans the water up later .    I would do that too.

SM: Ha. She had to wipe up the floors—she cares about her house, and I didn’t want readers to worry about the water!

TP: The scene with Max coming to the door for Denise was a bit anticlimactic. He just shows up randomly?

SM: I know, but it’s so romantic!

TP: Could it be a special day?

SM: I’ll make it more significant.

TP: Speaking of Denise and Max, you had a lot of hilarious parts in here.

SM: Montana’s book, ONLY YOURS, is so emotional, we had to have a fun romp this time!

TP: With Jo and Will and this “leaving quandary”…does it sound too similar to the main characters?

SM: I’ll make it clear—his leaving is a way of her protecting herself.

TP: And speaking of Jo and the BLEEP BLEEP, could it be that she wasn’t actually the one directly responsible? But something really terrible still happens so it has more weight.

SM: I’m good with that.

TP: On 331, Will and Jo just broke up because she revealed her past. That could be a nice source of tension for Nevada and Tucker.

SM: Like they take sides?

TP: Yes, if Tucker’s using Will/Jo as one of his hang ups….

SM: Oh! Exactly. Ok.

TP: So…I’m wondering about the BLEEP.

SM: The giant BLEEP?

TP: The sculpture. Does it look like an actual BLEEP?

SM: What I was picturing was the spaceship from Men in Black II.

TP: Ha! Altho, it should look like a BLEEP, or else it doesn’t make sense for everyone to be so offended.

SM: I’m actually writing a note to myself. “Make BLEEP more real.”

TP: Like an BLEEP BLEEP, BLEEP but not BLEEP.

SM: Got it.

TP: Can we talk through the two subplots? Max/Denise and Jo/Will? Can you trim?

SM: Earlier you said you wanted another scene of Max/Denise.

TP: But maybe then too much will be going on?

SM: Ok, so you need to pick!


TP: I know, I know. What about the arrival in Chicago?

SM: She’ll come after him before “I can’t believe you’re doing this again!”

TP: I like that. More of an arc. Oh, and of course, I loved the ending. I wanted more descriptions of the triplets’ wedding dresses!

SM: I can do that.

TP: I can’t wait for the goats in Heidi’s book, by the way.

SM: AND llamas will herd the goats in the 2012 Fool’s Gold cowboy books. And the feral cows are rounded up and sent away.

TP: Ha! I can tell you’re doing animal research.

SM: And the next book I sent you, BAREFOOT SEASON, I’m warning you, you’ll cry. Be careful reading on the train.

TP: I’m sure it will be amazing! I’ll be reading it on my way to sales conference in Florida.

SM: Have fun!

TP: As long as I’m not near gators or large bugs, it’ll be fun.

SM: In Florida, the bugs drive at night. In Houston, some claim they form gangs and knock over liquor stores.

TP: You are too much. Now I’m going to be scared AND crying from your book.

SM: I try.

 

Only His Book Description:

Wedding bells are ringing in Fool's Gold, but not for Nevada Hendrix. Her triplet sisters are engaged, and even her mother has a more active love life than she does. Determined to make a fresh start, she applies for her dream job, only to discover that her new boss is her first love. Maybe she could overlook the fact that they've seen each other naked, but she'll never forget the way he broke her heart.

Tucker Janack agrees to Nevada's "business only" ground rules. After all, love is a trap that the construction millionaire has avoided his whole life. But when great business partners turn out to be so much more, every rule gets broken. Will either of them be willing to try again…or will their past get in the way?

Meet Nevada and Tucker

With both of her triplet sisters happily engaged and no romantic prospects on the horizon, engineer Nevada Hendrix puts all of her attention on her career. She’s determined to prove herself away from the family business. Unfortunately for her, she discovers that her new boss is none other than the first man who ever saw her naked… and the first man who broke her heart. Could she survive losing Tucker a second time around?


In Fool’s Gold to build a fabulous casino resort, Tucker Janack will never again allow love to consume him. Instead, he intends to focus on expanding his multimillion dollar construction empire. That means hiring the best woman for the job, even if she inspires fantasies that have nothing to do with work.


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Susan Mallery – ONLY YOURS Q&A and GIVEAWAY (International)

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery has entertained millions of readers with her witty and emotional stories about women and the relationships that move them. Publisher’s Weekly calls Susan’s prose “luscious and provocative,” and Booklist says, “Novels don’t get much better than Mallery’s expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling.” While Susan appreciates the critical praise, she is most honored by the enthusiastic readers who write to tell her that her books made them laugh, made them cry, and made the world a happier place to live. Susan lives in Seattle with her husband and her tiny but intrepid toy poodle. She’s there for the coffee, not the weather.  Susan's website









Q: ONLY YOURS was released today,  August 30. Tell us a little bit about it.



ONLY YOURS is a Beauty and the Beast story, which is one of my favorite themes, but which I never get to write because I don’t normally do dark, tortured heroes. Simon is a brilliant surgeon whose intelligence set him apart as a child, made him seem strange to everyone around him, including to his own mother. After a fire left him with scars on half of his face, he became even more convinced that he was unlovable. All his life, he has protected his heart by burying himself in his studies, then in his work. He travels from hospital to hospital to heal their toughest cases, moving on before anyone gets too close.



Montana, on the other hand, is deeply connected to her hometown, Fool’s Gold, and to her large, boisterous family. One of the Hendrix triplets, Montana has always seen herself as the screw-up. Until now. She’s finally discovered what she was meant to do – she works with therapy dogs, and the dogs play a big role in the story, which was a lot of fun. Montana has an amazing purity of heart. She’s just what Simon needs, and he will love her with a ferocity that will complete her.



Simon and Montana are one of my favorite couples. I love these two together!

September 1st, on Facebook, Harlequin is hosting a "live" interaction with Susan.  Hope to see you there!

Q: ONLY YOURS is the fifth Fool’s Gold romance novel, and the second book of the Hendrix triplets’ trilogy. Do readers have to read the other books first?



No. Each book in the Fool’s Gold series is a standalone novel, so you won’t be confused if you start with ONLY YOURS. Of course, I hope you’ll love it so much that you’ll immediately rush out and buy the previous books. In order of publication, they are: CHASING PERFECT, ALMOST PERFECT, FINDING PERFECT, ONLY MINE, ONLY YOURS… and coming soon, ONLY HIS.



Visit Fool’s Gold online at www.foolsgoldca.com. You’ll find some amazing bonus content, including excerpts, between-the-books updates and teasers, a map of the town, a calendar of events, and some fun freebies!



Q: You said the therapy dogs play a big role in the story. Did you enjoy writing dog characters?



I loved it! Plus, the research was a lot of fun. Therapy dogs are pretty amazing. Montana and her dogs visit patients at hospitals and nursing homes. They do more than brighten the patients’ day – they improve the healing process. Montana has also started a reading program with her dogs. Kids who have a tough time learning to read can benefit from practicing by reading to a dog. The dogs are trained to behave as though they’re truly listening. Dogs are 100% love, and having that nonjudgmental audience can really take the pressure off a struggling reader and give him or her the boost of confidence they need.



One of the dogs in the book, Cece, is based on my real-life dog, Nikki. That was a lot of fun! I immortalized my dog by capturing her quirks on the page. She is a sweetheart and makes my life better.



Not every dog is therapy dog material, though. As the book starts, Montana is working with Fluffy, a mixed breed bundle of love and energy. Montana so wants Fluffy to succeed, but Fluffy has a slight problem with impulse control. I laughed myself silly while writing the opening scene of the book.



Q: What’s next for you?



ONLY HIS, Nevada Hendrix’s story, will be out on September 27. Imagine – you’re the last single triplet. Your sisters recently fell in love, and now they’re planning a double wedding. Poor Nevada feels left out, to say the least. Not only is she not in love – she doesn’t even have a date for the wedding!



Her answer to that is to put her focus on her career. As an engineer, she has always worked at the family’s construction business. She wants to test herself, so she decides to apply for a job with the developers of a luxury casino/resort that will be built outside Fool’s Gold. Unfortunately for Nevada, the leader of the project is her first, unrequited love. A rule of thumb I try to live by: avoid being interviewed by a man who’s seen you naked.



I think ONLY HIS might be the funniest book I’ve ever written, and I’m both nervous and excited to see how readers react.

Romance Author Buzz is offering one resident of the United States a $10.00 Barnes and Noble card.  To win a copy follow this blog and sign up for Susan Mallery's Membership page.  Don't forget to leave your email address so that you can be contacted.  Contest will end September 30th.

March Launch Party - Already Home by Susan Mallery (Mar 29 - Apr 12)

This launch is to celebrate Susan Mallery's trade size release of Already Home starting today, March 29th.

Dear Reader,

ALREADY HOME is one of the most emotional stories I’ve ever written, a story of a woman who learns to open her heart and, in the process, discovers that love doesn’t wait for an invitation. Jenna Stevens is still reeling from a recent divorce and recuperating from wounds inflicted by a husband who belittled her at every opportunity. A classically trained chef, Jenna no longer believes she’s capable of the leaps of creativity that once won her praise from her instructors and from food critics, so she moves back to her hometown in Texas to open a retail cooking store.

Just as Jenna’s settling into her new career and beginning to feel like she’s on even ground, her birth mother barrels her way into Jenna’s life. Jenna doesn’t want or need a second mother, especially a vegan mother named Serenity who would have named her Butterfly. But while Serenity listens to signs from the Universe, she easily ignores Jenna telling her to go away. With gentle but insistent pressure, she will find a way to open Jenna’s heart. 

And once the heart is open, anything can happen!  Susan Mallery

To read the reviews for Already Home, here

I'm hoping you run out and purchase Already Home.  So I'm offering Internationally your chance to win a $25.00 gift card to Amazon.

To qualify, go to Susan Mallery's website and contact Susan between March 29 and April 12. In your note, mention this contest. It’s as easy as that! The gift card contest is open to fans from around the world. While you visiting Susan's website be sure to join her membership page

One lucky US resident will win a copy of Someone Like You. So if you’d like a chance to win the book, be sure to mention that you have a US address and leave your email address so that you can be contacted.

The winners will be chosen at random from among all the qualifying entries and will be notified by email.

US residents, for a chance to win an autographed copy of Someone Like you, follow Susan on Facebook or join her Membership Page

Jill Strathern left town for the big city and never looked back—until she returned home years later to run a small law practice. It turns out her childhood crush, Mac Kendrick, a burned-out LAPD cop, has also come back to sleepy Los Lobos. Even though Mac rejected her back in high school, Jill can't deny the attraction she still feels for him.

Now Jill and Mac are tangled in enough drama to satisfy the most jaded L.A. denizens—Mafia dons, social workers, angry exes and one very quirky eight-year-old make even the simplest romance complicated. And it all goes to prove that when it comes to affairs of the heart, there's no place like home. An unlikely pair…but a perfect match.

Meet New York Times Best Selling Author Susan Mallery at Bloggiesta Ole

In honor of New York Times Best Selling Author Susan Mallery and because we both reside in Seattle, Washington, today I would like to talk about her Buchanan Series.  Why?  Because it takes place here in the Emerald City

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Cal Buchanan needs a top-flight chef to take over his failing Seattle restaurant, The Waterfront. He can afford to hire the best in town—the only problem is that the best happens to be his ex-wife, Penny Jackson.

Penny really needs this opportunity, but she doesn't need the distraction of working with her ex. She's sworn off romance—she's even having a baby on her own. But before she knows it, the heat is on…and the attraction between her and Cal moves from a low simmer to a full boil!

The rest should be easy as pie, but a secret from Cal's past could spoil everything. Maybe it's true that too many cooks spoil the broth—or maybe two is enough to make it irresistible.

When ex-Marine Walker Buchanan stops to help Elissa Towers change a tire, he tells himself it's just the neighborly thing to do. And when Elissa finds herself baking him a thank-you pie, she's just returning the favor…right?

Both of them have sworn off dating—Elissa's determined to protect her little girl, and that means ditching her taste for dangerous men…especially former Marines with dark secrets. Walker knows that he's not cut out for hearth and home…his own crazy family made sure of that. But the sparks won't stop flying between them.

Now the two are struggling to keep their relationship "just friends," but with every kiss, their rules fly out the window…

Reid Buchanan was always a fan favorite on the baseball diamond. But between the sheets?

A spiteful article about the former pitcher and current playboy questions his talent in the bedroom. And the newspaper's just the first bad news. Reid's grandmother Gloria's broken hip means she needs constant care—but Reid hired Nurses 1 and 2 for their bedside manner with him. So for Number 3 he chooses Lori Johnson, the first candidate who seems immune to his brand of charm.

Lori's never wasted her time with amoebas like Reid Buchanan. So why are her well-fortified defenses starting to crumble under the force of his sexy smile—and the kindness he shows her at every turn? There's only one explanation for the feelings flaring between them—chemistry. Chemistry so hot, it's sizzling!

After three romantic flame-outs in a year and a restaurant career going nowhere, Dani Buchanan needs a fresh start. She goes looking for her biological father, but never expects to find a senator running for president. As his long-lost "love child," Dani could seriously derail the election—something his handsome campaign manager Alex Canfield isn't going to let happen. Dani isn't about to let Alex run her life, no matter how tempting she finds him—and Alex isn't going to allow Dani to melt his cynicism, no matter how close he has to get. The last thing either of them wants is love, especially with scandals brewing and family trouble on the way. But Dani and Alex are forced to trust each other, and when trust turns to passion, the potential for disaster is only a tabloid scandal away.

About Susan:

Susan Mallery is the New York Times bestselling author of over one hundred romances and women’s fiction novels, and she has yet to run out of ideas! Her funny and sexy family stories consistently appear on the USA Today bestseller list and have landed as high as #5 on the New York Times list. She has won many awards, including the prestigious National Reader’s Choice Award. Her books have been named to the Top 10 Romance Novels lists of 2007, 2008, and 2009 by Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association, and she was the only author on the list all three years. Because her degree in Accounting wasn't very helpful in the writing department, Susan earned a Masters in Writing Popular Fiction.

Susan makes her home in the Pacific Northwest where, rumor has it, all that rain helps with creativity. Susan is married to a fabulous hero-like husband and has a six pound toy poodle...who is possibly the cutest dog on the planet.

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In honor of this Seattle based series and author Susan Mallery, I'm having an International Contest.  To win a $10.00 Starbucks card if you're not part of Susan's Members Only Lounge, join.  Come back to this post, comment and leave your email address.  If you're already a member, follow Susan on Twitter and/or Facebook which you'll find listed after her bio.  Happy Bloggiesta Ole!

Susan Mallery Giveaway - US Residents Only - Chasing Perfect (Fools Gold Series - autographed)

Fools Gold Series

Fool's Gold is the Land of Happy Endings. This charming small town, set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, is know for its friendliness, its festivals and its strong sense of community. Despite the man shortage, there seems to be plenty of romance to be found. All of it fun, much of it complicated! The Fool’s Gold series will continue in 2011 and 2012. To learn more about Fool’s Gold and to enjoy between-the-books updates on the characters from the books, go to http://www.foolsgoldca.com/!

Meet Author Susan Mallery

Susan Mallery is the New York Times bestselling author of over one hundred romances and women’s fiction novels, and she has yet to run out of ideas! Her funny and sexy family stories consistently appear on the USA Today bestseller list and have landed as high as #5 on the New York Times list. She has won many awards, including the prestigious National Reader’s Choice Award. Her books have been named to the Top 10 Romance Novels lists of 2007, 2008, and 2009 by Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association, and she was the only author on the list all three years. Because her degree in Accounting wasn’t very helpful in the writing department, Susan earned a Masters in Writing Popular Fiction.


Susan makes her home in the Pacific Northwest where, rumor has it, all that rain helps with creativity. Susan is married to a fabulous hero-like husband and has a six pound toy poodle...
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CHASING PERFECT

Welcome to Fool's Gold, California, a charming community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. There's lots to do and plenty of people to meet, especially women. Because there's just one tiny problem in Fool's Gold: the men don't seem to stick around. Maybe it's the lure of big-city life, or maybe it's plain old bad luck, but regardless of the reason, the problem has to be fixed, fast. And Charity Jones may be just the city planner to do it.


Charity's nomadic childhood has left her itching to settle down, and she immediately falls in love with all the storybook town has to offer—everything, that is, except its sexiest and most famous resident, former world-class cyclist Josh Golden. With her long list of romantic disasters, she's not about to take a chance on another bad boy, even if everyone else thinks he's perfect just the way he is. But maybe that's just what he needs—someone who knows the value of his flaws. Someone who knows that he's just chasing perfect.

To win a copy of Chasing Perfect, join Susan's membership page. or follow her on Twitter and/or Facebook.  Come back here and tell me what you did, share your favorite Susan Mallery Book.  Don't forget to post your email address.  Winner will be announced January 24th.

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April 1 - Susan Mallery Launches Her Fools Gold Series and Chasing Perfect

Fools Gold Cast of characters


April 1st many things are happening on Susan Mallery's Facebook page. Her Fools of Love contest ends tomorrow and she's celebrating the launch of Chasing Perfect which takes place in Fools Gold, CA.

Susan Mallery Contest, Ends April 1st

Dear Reader,

April 27 is fast approaching, and I am so anxious to get CHASING PERFECT into your hands! To help pass the time more quickly, I’m holding the “Fool for Love” contest. Have you ever been a fool for love? Tell me about it! Make me laugh, make me groan, and remind the world about the overwhelming power of love. True romantics will do anything to chase that perfect feeling. Love!

You can email your story to me, post it here on Facebook, or even Tweet me, if you can tell the tale in 140 characters or less. I’ll share your stories on my website in Dear Reader letters and on Facebook. One lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a free copy of CHASING PERFECT just as soon as I receive my author copies. The winner will be announced on April 1.

In fact, April 1 will be a big day here Facebook. We're celebrating April Fool's Gold Day! Lots of surprises in store, so mark your calendars now and be sure to check in on April 1!

Happy reading!
Susan

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Man Shortage in Fools Gold California - Wine Country Town, Census Reveals

Preliminary census results have revealed what residents of Fool’s Gold,California have long believed to be true: Fool’s Gold, which bills itself as The Land of Happy Endings, is suffering from a shortage of men, and no one knows why.

FEBRUARY CONTEST

Since February marks Valentine's Day, here at Romance Author Buzz I will be celebrating it and giving away a copy of the re-issue of Susan Mallery's The Sparkling One.  It's the first book her her Marcelli Family series and such an entertaining read.

To win a copy please share with us a favorite Valentines Day memory or your own personal love story.  Or share how you might celebrate this year.

Don't forget to leave your contact information so I can contact you.  This contest is international.

Book Description:

For the Marcelli sisters of California wine country, the season is ripe for romance!

A party planner extraordinaire, Katie Marcelli loves her big, boisterous family -- even when their chronic matchmaking drives her crazy! In the Marcelli household, fine wine and good food are as celebrated as true love, so when her eighteen-year-old sister announces her engagement, Katie promises her the perfect wedding. There's only one hitch: the father of the groom, Zach Stryker, who is adamantly opposed to his son marrying so young. Now, despite her instant attraction to the handsome, arrogant attorney, Katie must approach with caution: Zach, who hired Katie for a major fund-raiser, holds the fate of her business in his hands -- and how can she trust a man who is willing to break her sister's heart? It will take a passionate battle of wills to determine if wedding bells will ring for a Marcelli bride, and to unlock the deepest desires -- for family, love, and home -- inside a strong-willed man's heart.

Meet the Marcelli family in a wonderful series that's warm, witty, and stunningly sensual. Look for The Sassy One, The Seductive One, and The Marcelli Bride, all available from Pocket Star Books!

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Additional contests at Marilyn's Romance Reviews and Romancing the Desert

Susan Mallery Random Act of Kindness Contest - She'll Donate to Your Favorite Charity

Susan has a lot to be thankful for......the past two weeks she's been #5 on the NY Times Best Seller List.  She's always having a contest and upcoming is a wonderful one which will help someone in need.  Just post your own personal Random Act of Kindress and she'll donate $250 to the charity of your choise.

Here are the details:

Dear Reader:

Too often, we get so caught up in the rush of the holiday season that, before we know it, the new year has arrived, and we forgot to enjoy any of it. We become frantic in our dash to parties and our search for gifts. This year, I wanted to offer you an oasis, a place where you could sit still, breathe, and remember what the holidays are all about.


Do a random act of kindness for someone this year and then come here to tell me about it. I’ll post your stories here. You can inspire others to create kindness of their own, and together we can make the world a better place. On November 28, the Queen of the Susan Mallery Facebook Page will select a random contributor, and I’ll donate $250 to the U.S. charity of that person’s choice. (I welcome stories of acts of kindness from all over the world, though.) When you send your story, please include the name of your charity of choice, and maybe a line or two about the good work that charity does.

Let’s do some good together!

Susan Malalery
http://www.susanmallery.com/

NOVEMBER CONTEST - Hot on Her Heels - Susan Mallery

Hot on her Heels is the final book in Susan Mallery's Lone Star Sister Series. It's getting 5 stars on Amazon, just great reviews.

To Win a copy of this book, if you're not a Susan Mallery Fan on Facebook, follow her or follow this blog. If you're both, then share your favorite Susan Mallery book and tell me why it was so special to you.

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Hot on Her Heels
HQN -- Book 4 Lone Star Sisters
November 2009

Dana Birch vowed never to put herself at the mercy of a powerful man. She became a deputy so that she could take care of herself, and protect those she loved. Especially her best friends, the Titan sisters.

Twenty years ago, Garth Duncan swore revenge on Jed Titan for abandoning Garth and his mother. Now he s back to fulfill that promise, even if Jed s daughters get caught in the crosshairs. All that stands between him and his goal is Dana, her gun, and a growing passion that can t be denied...


Reviews for Hot on Her Heels

“When they spar, it's a refreshing battle between two equal and fast-thinking minds…this glimpse into glitzy Texas high society and the dark underbelly of business is a thoroughly enjoyable read.” – Publishers Weekly

“Mallery fits moments of extreme passion into a suspenseful story of family and deceit in the fourth installment in her captivating Titan series.” – Booklist

“A must read for fans of the series!” – Eye on Romance

4.5 stars TOP PICK! “The final chapter in Mallery’s series featuring the Titan sisters wraps up in splendid style as the bonds of family are tested to the max. As demonstrated in this compelling story, family doesn’t have to share blood, just emotions. Filled with emotional drama, devastating treachery and the power of love, this finale will delight fans.” – Romantic Times

Don't forget to leave your email contact so I can advise the winner at the end of the month. Thanks for entering!

Free up your hands with the Gimble

Saw the link to this post on author Trish Wylie's blog and it couldn't have come at a better time.

Last Friday night some of us had lively discussions about romance books, how we read them, take care of them and yes I'm the worst reader specimen on the planet because I have to hold my books, turn down the pages, flag them, highlight them and then find them a happy home on my shelves. Especially the copies authors send me for reviews which are autographed.

So to people like author Susanna Carr, if you're reading this, maybe there's hope for me yet! All I know is that I love my print books and I'll probably never be an Ebook reader because that's how it is with me. xx

Here's the blog post from paperback writer and you can purchase these here in North America at Barnes and Noble. Do you have one?

Want a Book Decicated to You? Become Susan Mallery's Fan on Facebook

Become a fan of Susan Mallery's on her Facebook page At the end of this month, Susan will choose a fan and dedicate a book to that person. What fun it that?