New Cover!

Look at the great new cover for No Strings Neighbor to be released by The Wild Rose Press in November 2009! Isn't it fab? Angela Anderson does gorgeous work.

Save money and help the planet...

Haven't tried one yet? Why not start with one of mine?

Snow continues to hammer poor old blighty ... but,

... as Will Young told us on BBC's Question Time last night "it's not the end of the world". According to Will we should have more fun in the snow. Apparently, £3 billion has been lost in productivity in the last five days, plus we're running out of essential salt/grit. But hey, let's focus on the fun. Why even human rights campaigner, Shami Chakrabarti, confessed she had fun making a snowman with her six-year-old.

So, there you have it. We should all just stop worrying, go out and have fun, build a snowman or two. Now, why didn't I think of that? Probably because I've spent the past week worrying about my hubby who starts work at 4am and drives through the snow and ice all day doing essential deliveries so people like Will Young can continue to play with his snowballs.

Shiny new contract!

I'm thrilled to have received a contract for No Strings Neighbor from The Wild Rose Press. What a lovely way to brighten a January day. Here's the blurb:

Can a no-strings fling with her sexy, laid-back neighbor take a workaholic accountant’s mind off impending financial ruin?

Faced with losing her home, her job and the stability she’s craved since her nomadic childhood, the last thing Ellie Winters needs is an irresponsible new neighbor whose intentions are far from honorable. But as her situation deteriorates, Ellie needs a distraction. Soon she's in danger of adding another loss to her list—her heart.

Veterinarian Greg Buchanan is finally on his way to Africa to fulfil his dream. He’s sold his partnership, applied for his visa, and when his house/dog-sitting stint is through he can wave goodbye to the responsibilities that have tied him down. But one night with his sexy neighbor and Greg realizes that his problems have only just begun.

Happy 2009!

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, prosperous and happy 2009. Let's hope the new year brings some positive energy along with it.

Mine started pretty well and I've returned from a fabulous Christmas/New Year in France to find that A Temporary Arrangement has hit the publisher's bestseller list. It's currently at No.5 at The Wild Rose Press. The print version was also released on 2 January and is now available from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Later today, I'm going to (belatedly) write out my goals for the year with timescales attached, while polishing off the last of the chocolates. Which means that topping the goals list might be that old chestnut ... losing weight.

Samhain will be publishing their 2008 top ten bestseller list in January. Click here to cast your vote. Of course, if you choose to vote for Satin Lies or His Convenient Affair that would be doubly good (wink).

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