To celebrate the release of SECRETS OF AN ACCIDENTAL DUCHESS, I did a fun little thing–I created an online quiz so you can see which Donovan sister you most resemble!
Are you…
SERENA?
Serena Donovan is the oldest Donovan sister and the leader of the family since her twin died years ago. Impulsive and rebellious when she was younger, she’s now more serious and somber, and it takes a lot to earn her trust. She will do anything for those she loves and is very loyal.
OLIVIA?
Olivia Donovan is the most quiet and reserved of the Donovan sisters-a definite introvert. She’s small, and slight, pale and blonde–not the most beautiful of the sisters but striking in an understated way. Although she might come off as a wallflower at times, she is self-composed and confident.
PHOEBE?
When Phoebe Donovan makes a decision, she goes after it, and there’s no turning back. Her family tends to think of her as wild and a bit uncontrollable. However, Phoebe’s not much of one for caring what others think about her. She’s her own woman, and will forge her path to happiness through determination and will.
OR JESSICA?
Jessica Donovan is the youngest Donovan sister. Also the most beautiful, she captures peoples’ attention wherever she goes…and she likes it. She’s outspoken, honest, and above all, loyal to a fault. Her family would say she’s impetuous, and they worry about her, but above all, they adore her. Jessica is alluring to just about everyone… to know her is to love her!
Click here to go to the quiz and find out which Donovan sister you are! Once you’ve found out, you can enter my contest–I’m giving away a $100 Victoria’s Gift card and other fun prizes!
Soooo…which Donovan sister are you? I’m Serena–I don’t think that’s a big shocker to anyone who knows me!
I’m going to be all over the Internet…starting this week, actually, to promote SECRETS OF AN ACCIDENTAL DUCHESS and ONCE UPON A WICKED NIGHT. I’m going to be doing TONS of blogs and giveaways. Please come visit me! For a list of where I’ll be, please visit my APPEARANCES page at www.jenniferhaymore.com/bonus-features/appearances. For all of you who stop by here…I couldn’t do it without you. Thanks so much for your support!
Hi All! I’m giving away a stack of books with one book by each of the Dangerous Women:
FORBIDDEN HIGHLANDER by Donna Grant
THE LEGEND OF MICHAEL by Lisa Renee Jones
NEVER CRY WOLF by Cynthia Eden
A SEASON OF SEDUCTION by Jennifer Haymore
SINS OF THE FLESH by Caridad Pineiro
To enter, just sign up for freebies here on my site (if you don’t want freebies sent to you, just say so in the address fields of the form–I’ll enter you in the contest but won’t send the freebies).
For more about the Dangerous Women, please visit us at www.dangerwomenwriting.com or sign up for our readers group by clicking on the graphic below:
One person who signs up for Freebies from now through December 26 will be randomly selected to win the books!
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
***Update December 26: Thanks to all who entered! I hope you enjoy your freebies! Congrats to Ashley B., Who won the 5 Dangerous Women Books! Merry Christmas!
Here we gooooo! Only four weeks left until the release of Confessions of an Improper Bride, the first book in my three-book series, The Donovan Sisters! I am so excited, but I’m also nail-bitingly nervous. I hope people enjoy this series as much as I enjoyed writing it! Please keep stopping by, because in the next few weeks, I’m going to be offering some great prizes here and over at Dangerous Women to celebrate this release! I’m looking forward to having some fun with everyone!
Ooh, one more thing! I did an interview over at The James Gang, talking about my first series (The James Family series) and the new series as well. Come check it out!
Confessions of an Improper Bride is releasing in a little under two months. It’s the start of a brand-new series for me, which is significant, I realized, because I’ve just started a new phase of my life. It’s been a year since I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and being given that diagnosis is definitely a life-changing experience. They say things will never be the same for a person after being told she has cancer, but that people eventually find a “new normal.” The year has been traumatic and busy (between treatments, 3 active children, and book deadlines)…and definitely “abnormal.” But now that it’s all over (except for the constant check-ups), I feel like things are finally settling down. Things aren’t exactly the same as they were before, but they’re pretty good, in a new way. 2011 has definitely started in a much more positive way than 2010 did, and I’m starting to understand what everyone means by a “new normal.”
So between my eldest son starting Jr. High next year (and he’s almost as tall as me–how did that happen!?), my new series, and my “new normal,” I feel like I’m embarking on a new beginning and a new journey. One that I definitely hope my friends, family, and readers will join me on.
Check out my new contest! For the month of June, I’m giving away a copy of my first trilogy: A Hint of Wicked, A Touch of Scandal, and A Season of Seduction!
Win a 3-chapter critique of your manuscript from my fantastic literary agent, Barbara Poelle!
Here’s how it works: Anytime from December 1st through the 7th (at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time), tweet me a pic of your SEASON OF SEDUCTION book/receipt/ebook screen, and I’ll enter you to win.
The winner will be chosen randomly on December 10th. The winner’s Twitter handle will be posted on this site and on Twitter. One entry per person, please!
If you’re a reader and not a writer, I’ll enter you in my reader’s contest for an advance copy of my next book, CONFESSIONS OF AN IMPROPER BRIDE due out in 2011!
Whew! I’ll try not to quake in my boots at the thought of all those reviews!
Have a fantastic week, everyone! I’m sitting down to start writing my fifth book, the second book in the Donovan series. I can’t wait to write about this notorious rake who falls head-over-heels madly in love with the shy and reserved Olivia Donovan.
I love Christmas and I love romance, so I consider myself so lucky to be able to write about both of them. When my editor asked me to have my characters offer seduction tips to readers, though, I was lost… Seduction tips? I’ve known my husband since I was sixteen! I haven’t consciously thought about seduction…ever, maybe.
So it meant research. And it meant thinking about the characters from A HINT OF WICKED, A TOUCH OF SCANDAL, and A SEASON OF SEDUCTION and thinking about how they would think of seduction. Ultimately, I was able to find enough seduction tips for the 12 days prior to the release of A SEASON OF SEDUCTION, as well as a few more, besides! Some of it is common sense (and I realize I’ve been doing it all along with my husband, blush!) and some of it was brand new for me, but here are the 12 days of seduction:
Do you have any seduction tips of your own to share? Post one here, and I’ll be giving away a copy of A SEASON OF SEDUCTION, plus an extra seductive bonus from Slumber Parties: Body Dew Strawberry Champagne After Bath Oil to one poster on October 10!
Enjoy…here’s wishing for lots of love and wonderful holidays for all of us!
(Oh, and P.S., don’t forget to check out my contest and freebies pages for even more goodies!)
Hi All. Wow, that was a tough decision. I received 12 first chapters and synopses and read them all. Some serious talent in there! And with such great stories in so many different genres, it was almost impossible to select a winner.
But I can only send one manuscript to Barbara, and the winner is….drumroll……
Chinese Bride by Bonnie Dee!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations, Bonnie! I’ll email you with more specifics.
Thanks so very much to everyone who entered. I had so much fun reading your awesome first lines and fantastic chapters.
Here were Bonnie’s first lines:
Title: Chinese Bride
Genre: Historical Western
First Five Lines:
Clouds were painted on the flat blue-gray sky, not even a gull disturbing the barren heavens. From great, black stacks, ribbons of white billowed behind the rapidly moving ship. Although the steamer cut steadily through the waves, it seemed it wasn’t moving at all—as though Huiann would spend the rest of her life standing on this deck, waiting for her new life to begin. When she imagined meeting her husband for the first time, she wavered between nervous anticipation and wrenching fear. Was he handsome, ugly, old, young?
I’ve been having some health issues, so there will be a day or two delay for the results of the New Beginnings Contest. The winner will be posted by Wednesday, March 31. Thanks for your patience!
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