LOVE SCENES--THE DREADED CLIMAX

Today I'm at Embracing Romance lamenting about love scenes -- both reading and writing them. I'm looking for advice and recommendations, so come on over and tell me what you think about this burning issue! ;)

http://embracingromance.com/2014/06/24/love-scenes-the-dreaded-climax/

We're also playing a historical trivia game over at the blog. My question today is about a bit of sensual tension from one of my novellas, The Unrepentant Rake.

England, 1802 

Beatrix March chose to be a governess rather than let an overbearing husband rule her. Even though she never intends to marry, it doesn't mean she can't enjoy a man's...company —especially when presented with one as tempting as notorious rake Simon Carling!

Simon doesn't usually seduce virtuous governesses, but Beatrix is unlike any woman he's ever encountered. Her luscious curves were made to grace a man's bed, and he's never denied himself such satisfaction before.

Flouting society's tedious conventions, in favor of thrilling chemistry, may force Beatrix and Simon to contemplate the unthinkable—marriage!

Do come and join me and the other Embracing Romance authors for a lot of fun and great stories.

What Demon is This? (and a giveaway)

Go to my blog on the Pink Fuzzies to find out, and while you're there, leave a comment to win a free download of The Unrepentant Rake.

Full link:

http://pinkfuzzyslipperwriters.blogspot.com/2012/01/toe-bone-demon-wisteria.html

Instinct vs Experience and another Giveaway

Should I have listened to the muse & her toe bone?  Writer's instinct vs experience at Novel Spaces today (plus a giveaway of The Unrepentant Rake).

Two blogs today, two giveaways

Today, I'm running back and forth between the Romance Bandits and the Harlequin Community blog. I have free downloads of The Unrepentant Rake from both e-harlequin and Amazon to give away, so pretty please -- come and comment. :)

ROMANCE OF THE TOE BONE!

Okay, so that's not the real title of my new Undone. I knew Harlequin wouldn't let me use that. What sort of  pictures does it conjure up for you? Funny? Or gruesome?

My new little e-novella, which is actually called THE UNREPENTANT RAKE, isn't gruesome at all. The toe bone is a holy relic, and today I'm at Mia Marlowe's blog talking about it, as well as giving away a free download:

http://miamarlowe.com/blog/

Best wishes and happy reading,
Barbara

My New Cover and the Advent Calendar Giveaway

Starting November 30^th, Harlequin Historical authors are having another holiday giveaway! We had so much fun last year that we just had to do it again. Each participating author chose a day on the calendar to run her own individual contest, and there’s also a grand prize from all entries throughout the contest – a Kindle Fire! For the contest calendar, go here. For the rules, go here. The more days you enter, the better your chance of winning the Kindle Fire!

Here's the cover for my January Undone! They painted the hero's hair red just for me. :) This is the sequel to The Wanton Governess, and it was so much fun to write. ;~))