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Sharla Lovelace

sassy . snarky . sexy . romance

Growing up with BOOKS and the first week down!

April 7, 2012

Blog tour kicks back up on Monday, so today I'm taking it a little easy.  :-) THE REASON IS YOU has been out in the world for one week now, and I couldn't be happier.  It's everything I hoped it would be like, seeing it out there, hearing from readers.  Of course I'm told this is Week One Euphoria (see Roni Loren's post in January about the stages of a book release...it's hysterical...lol).  And that's okay.  I'm aware that there won't always be people loving my book--right now that's all I'm hearing from--but it will come.  The bad reviews and negativity.  I know.  And I'm prepared with my ... Read More

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Rolling along…

April 6, 2012

Realmantic Moments has me over at their place today.  Come visit and comment for a chance to win prizes! ... Read More

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Survived the first day!! :-)

April 4, 2012

Whew!  Yesterday was a whirlwind! Today should be a little calmer.  Should...maybe... LOL. I got to sign stock at Barnes and Noble, after a little inventory drama, and a few people took pictures of my book in other bookstores.  Very surreal!  I received verification that I have the world's best friends and family. I sent out a newsletter, with a book giveaway and a trivia contest with a QR code to scan.  The free book went quickly, but the trivia question prize is still up for grabs! Today I am interviewed at Novel Reflections.  Come visit for a chance at prizes!! ... Read More

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Blog Tour kicks off today!

April 2, 2012

I'm happy to announce that the blog tour has started!  Fifteen days of different stops to kick off THE REASON IS YOU, which takes flight tomorrow! Today I am at Paranormal Romantics, talking about what inspired me to write THE REASON IS YOU.  You might like my inspiration... :-) Come visit and leave a comment!  A random commenter will be chosen at the end of the tour to win a gift basket of prizes! Also, my first newsletter goes out tomorrow, with a giveaway and fun little prize game only for those receiving it.  Sign up for it and get the skinny!  :-) In the meantime, I must go find ... Read More

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Three Days… and squiggly lines…

March 31, 2012

What an amazing few weeks this has been!!!  The contests and then this last week of book giveaways...has just been SO much fun!  I can't imagine a better way to launch THE REASON IS YOU off into the world. And into the world it is!  I've had two people tell me they received it in the mail already...EARLY!!!  I had to sit down on that one, and focus on my breathing.  Already out there...people reading it....breathe in ...breathe out... LOL!! I know it's time for the book to jump out there on its on and sink or swim, but there's been something comforting all along about knowing it was still ... Read More

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Today’s Author Spotlight: Angel Betrayed by Cynthia Eden!

March 30, 2012

It's the last day!!!!!  But it's not over!   First of all a big hug and thank you to Kat Magendie  yesterday for giving away a copy of FAMILY GRACES to Evie Clifton!  Congrats Evie!! FOUR DAYS TILL THE REASON IS YOU IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! I say "officially" because some are already receiving it in the mail, which makes my insides quiver a bit...lol! ***** Okay... Putting the perfect finishing touch on an amazing week of authors, is superstar writer, Cynthia Eden, with her paranormal romance, ANGEL BETRAYED. Cynthia Eden is a national best-selling author of paranormal romance and romantic ... Read More

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Today’s Author Spotlight: Family Graces by Kathryn Magendie!

March 29, 2012

JUST 5 MORE DAYS!  (not that I'm counting....nope...)  And before I get to the meat of today's giveaway, I want to mention that my book is being reviewed over at Dawn Alexander's blog today.  :) tiny squee!!   So if you're so moved, after stopping here, maybe you can stop over there.  Thanks!! LOL.  I want to thank Donna Grant for giving away a signed copy of DARKEST HIGHLANDER to Denise Ellis  yesterday!  Congrats Denise !! ***** Today's spotlight is on an author I hold dear to my heart, Kathryn Magendie.  She is a  sweet and funny friend and one of the peeps that graciously quoted for my ... Read More

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Today’s Author Spotlight: Darkest Highlander by Donna Grant!

March 28, 2012

I'M LOVING THIS WEEK!!!!! SO much fun.  And a huge thanks to Roni Loren yesterday for giving away a copy of CRASH INTO YOU to Jean Jones !  Congrats Jean !! ***** Today's spotlight is on another Texas-based author, Donna Grant, with her paranormal romance, DARKEST HIGHLANDER.    Donna Grant has been praised for her “totally addictive” and “unique and sensual” stories.  She's the bestselling author of more than twenty novels spanning multiple  genres of romance—Scottish Medieval, dark fantasy, time travel,  paranormal, and erotic.  Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Sword,  features a ... Read More

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Today’s Author Spotlight: Crash Into You by Roni Loren!

March 27, 2012

YESTERDAY WAS FANTASTIC!!!!! And thank you to Kristina McMorris yesterday for giving away a copy of BRIDGE OF SCARLET LEAVES to Dianne Venetta!  Congrats Dianne!! ***** Today's spotlight is on a fellow debut author and friend of mine, Roni Loren, with her sizzling romance, CRASH INTO YOU.   And because Roni is shouting out about my book today as well, you can catch my post on her weekly Boyfriend Of The Week today, where I talk about the sexy inspiration for "Alex Stone", the hot and mysterious ghost in my book. Roni wrote her first romance novel at age fifteen when she discovered writing ... Read More

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Today’s Author Spotlight: Bridge of Scarlet Leaves by Kristina McMorris!

March 26, 2012

IT'S HERE!!!!! The Authors On Parade week has begun!  A full week of giveaways before the release of THE REASON IS YOU, as each awesome author hands over a signed book to a random commenter. And today, kicking off the parade, is the amazing and talented Kristina McMorris, giving away a copy of her latest release, BRIDGE OF SCARLET LEAVES. *much clapping!* Kristina McMorris is a graduate of Pepperdine University and the recipient of nearly twenty national literary awards. A host of weekly TV shows since age nine, including an Emmy® Award-winning program, she penned her debut novel, Letters ... Read More

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Authors On Parade starts tomorrow! See the line-up!

March 25, 2012

STARTING TOMORROW!!! A whole week of Authors on Parade!!  Yay!  I've been so excited about this next week's contests, you just don't know.  LOL!    Each day of this week will be a different amazing author giving away a signed copy of one of their books!   A random commenter will be chosen each day to win fabulous books, and I can't wait to get started!! So, are you ready?  Here's the star-studded line up.... *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * Mon 3/26:    Kristina McMorris's women's fiction, BRIDGE OF SCARLET LEAVES Tue 3/27:     Roni Loren's erotic romance CRASH INTO YOU  Wed 3/28:    Donna ... Read More

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Reminder…Last day to enter the Comfort Food Contest!!

March 23, 2012

A quick reminder today that it is the last day to enter the Mmm...All Comfort Food Welcome Contest to win a $15 Amazon or B&N gift card of your choice, and a $15 CafePress gift certificate!  All you have to do is tell me about your favorite comfort food!  A winner will be chosen early Saturday morning, and announced....because next week is the BIG BANANAS!  I'm so excited about next week's Authors On Parade!  Five fabulous authors giving away their books each day!! Click HERE to be taken directly to the Comfort Food contest entry.  Good luck and have fun!! 11 days...it's getting close!!  ... Read More

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Don’t Forget!!

March 21, 2012

Couple of things... My first newsletter will be going out on April 3rd, the day REASON hits shelves.  It's going to talk about lots of good juicy stuff...like free books and giveaways and secret contests that only people on my mailing list will get the skinny on! So come sign up!  It's free...it's only once a month...and it comes floating in effortlessly (I hope) to your inbox with no work on your part. Click here to do the deed.  I'll love you forever if you do.  I might even send you candy...you never know with me.  ;-) ALSO!  It's mid-week and you need to go enter your little comfort ... Read More

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Looky looky…. :-)

March 20, 2012

Just in case you aren't sick of hearing about this yet.... look what came yesterday. So. Much. Squealing. And then I sat down to start signing the obligatory family/friend copies....you know, the ones who will give you the raised eyebrow if they don't get a free copy because they've seen you looking like Swamp Girl or brought you comfort food when you were sick.  The ones you'd feel like a tool if you didn't, because they've listened to you babble about this book for a year...lol! And that was weird.  Signing.  So so so weird. On another note, I'm at Dawn Alexander's blog today, talking ... Read More

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Another new contest! All Comfort Food is welcome…

March 19, 2012

Last week's winner was.... Kim Samsin from Canada!!!  Woot!  Congratulations Kim!  She chose the B&N card, and it will be traveling north shortly! ~~~~~~~~~~~ Now.  Down to the serious stuff.  Because when it comes to food, I don't play around.  LOL. Week of 3/19-23: All Comfort Food welcome...  When someone says "comfort food" what comes to mind?  A decadent dessert to sweeten up a sad heart?  Nachos drowned in cheese, sitting on your couch in sweats and a tee shirt?  What's your signature comfort food? Click HERE to go to the entry page, and tell me about your favorite guilty ... Read More

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Holy Cow…it’s a book!

March 17, 2012

Squeeeee!! As you may have noticed...because I shouted it from every social media site in my arsenal...I got an advance copy of THE REASON IS YOU on Thursday.   There are hardly words to express it.     Seriously, how do you?  I keep staring at it...and yes it comes with me everywhere, like a Linus blanket.  LOL.  To put into words the feelings I get when I flip through the pages and see my story in there.  In a real book, not just printed out pages or even page proofs....which I have to say I thought was pretty cool when I got THEM. The real deal...with my name on it.  It's ... Read More

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Reminder…Last chance to enter the Love Song Contest!!

March 16, 2012

A quick reminder today that it is the last day to enter the Ohhh those Love Songs contest to win a $15 Amazon or B&N gift card of your choice, and a $10 Starbucks card!  All you have to do is tell me about your favorite love song!  A winner will be chosen early Saturday morning, and announced on Monday....when the next contest starts!  Click on the above link to be taken directly to the contest entry.  Good luck and have fun!! In other news...I got an early copy of my book in the mail yesterday!!!!  SO cool to hold it in my hand... I'll post on that tomorrow.  :-) 18 days...it's getting ... Read More

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Where’s the cake?

March 14, 2012

At Women Unplugged today talking about my birthday and remembering all the milestones in life! And by the way, according to that countdown clock over there, it's just 20 days now!!  eeek!!!  :)   ... Read More

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New week…new contest! Sing me a love song…

March 12, 2012

Okay, not really.  LOL.  You don't have to sing me one...just tell me about one. This week, 3/12-16, is all about those love songs we all have drowned ourselves in at some time or another.  Don't say you never have, because there's a 15 year old version of you inside your head who will tell you differently.  LOL! Just like last week, all you have to do is click HERE to go to the entry form, and tell me about your favorite love song, along with your email address so I can find you again.   This week's prize is a $15 Amazon gift card or $15 Barnes & Noble gift card, AND a $10 Starbucks ... Read More

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Last day to enter for $10 Gift Card!!

March 9, 2012

A quick reminder today that it is the last day to enter the Love Story Hero Contest to win a $10 Amazon or B&N gift card!  All you have to do is tell me about your favorite story hero!  A winner will be chosen early Saturday morning, and announced on Monday....when the next contest starts!  Click on the above link to see the original post, or click here to be taken directly to the contest entry link.  Good luck and have fun!! ... Read More

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America’s Store

March 8, 2012

You know, I remember the moment last year when I found my book on Amazon. Yeah...it was amazing.  It didn't have cover art with it yet, or a description, but there it was.  My title and my name.  On Amazon.  Of course that sent me on a mad Google hunt to find it at B&N and Powell's and anywhere else in the universe it might be.  I even found it on Amazon Japan.  In Japanese.  That was quite the discovery. And while I've grown accustomed to that now, there was one place I never saw on Google, and for some reason thought to look up today.  After all, it's America's store. And there it ... Read More

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Linkin’ up and a reminder…

March 7, 2012

  Over at Women Unplugged today, Sheila Seabrook talks about the call of old manuscripts, how they wave to us from those dark drawers. On Kat Magendie's blog, she's having her "consumer report" day where she gives great product reviews on lots of cool stuff!  I bought some hair product a couple of weeks ago on her recommendation! At Writers In The Storm, Jenny Hansen talks about writing the 12 Stages of Intimacy...aka making hot and tension filled sex scenes.  Yay!!  :)  Gotta go see that. And lastly...don't forget the contest right here at that CONTEST tab up there!  Enter your favorite ... Read More

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Kicking off a month of Contests!

March 5, 2012

To bring THE REASON IS YOU into the world with flair in less than a month, I decided to give away presents each week to all you wonderful peeps.  Sound like a plan?  Yep, I thought so. Nooooo, I'm not giving away candy.  Although that might not be a bad idea... :-) You can click on the CONTESTS tab up there to see what the month will bring, (and I'm still working on it) but basically you'll have a different thing to enter for each week, and the winners will be drawn randomly (by bots, not me) at the end of each week.  The last week is the most awesome, as it involves some free signed books ... Read More

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Another Shameless Saturday!! And a month countdown…

March 3, 2012

Okay, since no one signed for today's Shameless Saturday...I'm using it myself.  Because today...is exactly one month till THE REASON IS YOU releases.  Let the hyperventilating commence. So, here you go.  With an updated cover that has a cool tagline:  Sometimes falling into the past is the way forward...  (squeee!)   THE REASON IS YOU   by Sharla Lovelace   Romantic Women's Fiction w/a paranormal twist   Amazon / B&N         Now, because we all adore FREE, you can be next!! All you have to do is click that button to the right to follow the blog.  And ... Read More

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It’s Leap Day at Women Unplugged!

February 29, 2012

Talking about Leap Year / Leap Day / whatever you want to call this day that only comes every four years....over at Women Unplugged today.  Come see!  Tell us what you're doing with your free day!! ... Read More

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It’s Another Shameless Saturday!!

February 25, 2012

Today's Shameless Saturday spotlights a wonderful friend of mine, Kathryn Magendie!  *yay! claps!*  Kat is also the author of the "Graces" trilogy (Tender Graces, Secret Graces, and (soon to be) Family Graces), but today she is sharing her standalone novel, SWEETIE.     SWEETIE   by Kathryn Magendie   Southern / Appalachian fiction   Amazon / B&N     Now, because we all adore FREE, you can be next!! All you have to do is click that button to the right to follow the blog.  And by doing that, you will qualify to SHAMELESSLY PLUG YOUR BOOK. I am offering anyone with a desire to ... Read More

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Do You Dream??

February 19, 2012

It's a hit or miss question, and I thought I'd throw it out there for a Sunday because my daughter and I talk about this all the time. She swears she doesn't dream, or at least doesn't remember them.  I happen to know she does because she talks/walks/has crazy conversations in her sleep and if that isn't the product of a dream then I'm a little worried.  :-) I've told her that she's just dreaming in a deeper state, instead of the rest of us who dream in the beginning of sleep or right before we wake up.  I, for one, must do alot of going to sleep and waking up, because I dream ... Read More

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It’s Another Shameless Saturday!!

February 18, 2012

It's raining and thundering those slow rolls today where I live.  A perfect day to stay in and READ!  So here's one for you.  Today's Shameless Saturday spotlights Zenobia Renquist.  (Don't you just love that name?)  And hold on to your socks people, because the cover is sizzling.  (And not rated PG, in case you need to look over your shoulder for kiddos)    Caveat Emptor 6: Determined Lover  by Zenobia Renquist Erotic Paranormal Romance   Changeling Press       Now, because we all adore FREE, you can be next!! All you have to do is click that button to the right ... Read More

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It’s Another Shameless Saturday!!

February 11, 2012

Today's Shameless Saturday spotlights Ashlyn Chase, Jean C. Gordon, and Ann Lethbridge!  Three very different authors with three very different books, and we celebrate them all!  All bragging is equal on Shameless Saturday.  :-) First up...   IMMORTALLY YOURS  by Ashlyn Chase Erotic Romance Novella   Ellora's Cave                 SMALL TOWN SWEETHEARTS  by Jean C. Gordon Inspirational Romance   Amazon / B&N / Harlequin                     LADY ROSABELLA'S RUSE  by Ann ... Read More

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Shameless Saturday!! …featuring…

February 4, 2012

The first authors up for Shameless Saturday's free promo, are Patti Delagrange, Sharon Owen, and Christy Hayes! First up... MOON OVER ALCATRAZ  by Patricia Yager Delagrange Womens Fiction w/Romantic Elements Amazon / Musa             THICKER THAN WATER      by Sharon K. Owen Amazon / B & N                 THE SWEETHEART HOAX  by Christy Hayes Romance Amazon / B & N / Smashwords / Kobo / Apple         Now, because we all adore FREE, you can be next!! All you have ... Read More

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Simple is as simple does…

February 1, 2012

Today it is about the simple things in life.  We all get crazy and sometimes lose sight of what's really important or some little slice of life that might bring us the peace we're chasing.  I'm talking about the simple things over at Women Unplugged today, and what I did last weekend that's embarrassingly basic and yet was sooooo fabulous!  Come pull up a chair and take a breath.  Looking forward to it.   ... Read More

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Shameless Saturday…it’s FREE!!

January 28, 2012

Now, doesn't that word catch your attention?  We all love FREE!! Okay, there's one tiny cost...you have to click that button up there to follow me.  I mean, really?  Is it really a cost?  Because by following my blog, you will qualify to SHAMELESSLY PLUG YOUR BOOK.  That's right.  Shameless Saturday has been revamped.  I am offering anyone with a desire to promote their book here, to do so in the comments below.   Brag, brag, brag!!! But that's not all.  You really get a 2-Saturday deal out of it, because I will then contact you during the week for you to send me your cover and links to ... Read More

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Gonna be a crazy ride!!

January 26, 2012

Having finally finished the manuscript for Book Two...which has been named BEFORE AND EVER SINCE... I've found myself in this weird place.  It's like being in line for the roller coaster, looking up at it, and knowing all hell is about to break loose.  LOL. Promo and pimpage for THE REASON IS YOU is about to start.  I've already set up some things, but there's a ways to go.  I'm now waiting to hear my editor's thoughts on BEFORE to see just how much mangling I'm going to have to hunker down for.  I wrote REASON in a year and a half, with no pressure.  I wrote BEFORE in four months, under ... Read More

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“Wordisms” at Women Unplugged!

January 18, 2012

I'm over at Women Unplugged today, with a funny take on how we mangle words.  Come tell us your "Wordisms"!! ... Read More

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When you think of “Texas”…

January 12, 2012

What do you envision?      I had to laugh today.  It wasn't new, I've pretty much heard it my whole life, but when I told someone out of state online that I write stories set in small southern towns, usually Texas.... the response was a familiar one. "Oh I love Texas stories, love the cowboy flavor." Ummmmm...no.  I've lived in Texas most of my 44 years (shhhh), and I can honestly say that any "cowboys" I might have seen dressed up on purpose to look that way.  My brother sometimes wears boots, but that's because regular shoes tend to hurt him.  We don't ride horses, rope cattle (is that ... Read More

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Blog Tour scheduled for April! Woot!

January 7, 2012

Yay!!  I have a blog tour booked with Goddess Fish Promotions in April.  Yeah, I know, it still sounds like light years away, but just so you know it's only 86 days.  Yep. I'll share more about this when the time gets closer, but just wanted to let y'all know.  Also got a response back from Joyce Lamb's about a review and Q&A on her USA Today HEA blog, so it's beginning!  It's starting to get a little crazy, and a little real, and I think I need some more coffee.  LOL! On the home front, my old lady dog just came in from the rain and jumped in the chair with me.  Oh, the joy.  She ... Read More

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Keep it real…

January 1, 2012

It's 2012.  Can you believe it?  And no, I don't believe that we're all going to disappear in December just because the Mayans predicted it.  My theory is that they had to stop somewhere, and it could have just as easily been 2020 or 2018.   So, that being said, I'm counting on a full year of productivity and life and the chaos that is my world. Last time I posted about goals for the year, but I think that's too big.  Back in the RWAWF group I'm in, the PRO liaison is accounting for monthly goals instead.  Yanno...baby steps.  I think that's so much easier to visualize and reach.  We can have ... Read More

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A peek at my calendar says….

December 29, 2011

Have you noticed?  2012 is sneaking up on us, just a couple of days away.  So in the spirit of starting anew, I thought I'd share my goals for the new year.                        1) Finish Book 2 in first few weeks of January.  Really, this isn't a goal so much as a requirement, since it's due just weeks afterward, but still...I like to see it there so I'll feel all good when I check it off. 2) Order promo materials for REASON in first week of January and figure out what I'm doing for local advertising.   Tomorrow I'll talk about just how outside my box that is. *shiver* 3) Write 20 guest ... Read More

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Real or Fake?

December 19, 2011

That is the question!! I grew up with artificial trees because my brother had allergies, and the second I moved out (okay maybe not the very second...since it was July) I started getting real Christmas trees.   I love a real tree.  Love the smell and the feel of them.  Love that it's different every year.  My daughter started naming them each year. Then I remarried into a "Artificial Tree Family".  *insert dramatic music here*     This was difficult for me.  He had very strong feelings about his tree, that he spent hours wiring up with lights...himself...so that he didn't have to do ... Read More

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On the 12th day of Bookmas!!…

December 16, 2011

...Agent Jessica F. gives to you... The twelfth and last Bookmas Clue!! Yay!!  Today being the last day of the contest, I'm adding to the celebration with a little Christmas gift for you.  Before you leave here to go give your answer at the BookEnds blog, click at the top to FOLLOW my blog, and leave a comment here for a chance to win an $15 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card (your choice)!   Winner will be announced Saturday morning right back here.  Now...on to the clue... After Jessica F.'s very first day of interviewing for a job in publishing, she was floating on the buzz of ... Read More

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On the 11th day of Bookmas…

December 15, 2011

...Agent Jessica A. gives to you... The eleventh Bookmas Clue!! We're almost there!!  Don't forget to check in here tomorrow!  Friday is the 12th and last day of the contest, and I will be having a little contest of my own for a Barnes & Noble or Amazon gift card!   Now...on to the clue... Name one or both of the magazines Jessica A. interned with in college. ** "I'm walkin' on sunshine....yeahhhh....**  :) Go to BookEnds to see Jessica A.'s complete puzzle description and leave your answer, and use my clue above and those of the other authors listed on the BookEnds post to solve ... Read More

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On the 10th day of Bookmas…

December 14, 2011

...Agent Lauren gives to you... The lovely tenth Bookmas Clue!! What modernist literature author does Lauren particularly dislike reading? ** Insert howl here ** Go to BookEnds to see Lauren's complete puzzle description and leave your answer, and use my clue above and those of the other authors listed on the BookEnds post to solve it!   First one to comment (on the BookEnds site) correctly, wins prizes for this day! You can also follow some clues and leads at the hashtag #bookmas Good luck!  And happy hunting!! ... Read More

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On the 9th day of Bookmas…

December 13, 2011

...Agent Kim gives to you... The awesome ninth Bookmas Clue!! Are you enjoying the game?  Just to let you know, on Friday, which is the 12th and last day of the contest, I will be having a little contest of my own for a prize.  Definitely come back in here on that day!! Now...on to the clue... What three authors has Kim chosen to read more than once? ** The first letter of each of these authors' last names spells WAS ** Go to BookEnds to see Kim's complete puzzle description and leave your answer, and use my clue above and those of the other authors listed on the BookEnds post to solve ... Read More

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On the 8th day of Bookmas…

December 12, 2011

...Agent Jessica F. gives to you... The awesome eighth Bookmas Clue!! While Jessica F. was traveling to New Zealand this past summer, what two books by the same author did she catch up on? ** This author holds a special place in my heart, as she was the one Jessica recommended to me, in a conversation that indirectly led to query/partial/full...and her being my rockstar agent! ** Go to BookEnds to see Jessica's complete puzzle description and leave your answer, and use my clue above and those of the other authors listed on the BookEnds post to solve it!   First one to comment (on the ... Read More

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On the 7th day of Bookmas…

December 9, 2011

...Agent Lauren gives to you... The lovely seventh Bookmas Clue!! What 3 books are Lauren's picks for her Christmas vacation reads? ** Answers are scrambled! ** 1.  RALOPTRIGHTEEAM 2.  GRINSUCCHITHET 3.  261321 Go to BookEnds to see Lauren's complete puzzle description and leave your answer, and use my clue above and those of the other authors listed on the BookEnds post to solve it!   First one to comment (on the BookEnds site) correctly, wins prizes for this day! You can also follow some clues and leads at the hashtag #bookmas Good luck!  And happy hunting!! ... Read More

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On the 6th day of Bookmas…

December 8, 2011

...Agent Kim gives to you... The lovely sixth Bookmas Clue!! What works were Kim's wall art excerpted from and who were their authors? ** To be or not to be...that is the question.** Go to BookEnds to see Kim's complete puzzle description and leave your answer, and use my clue above and those of the other authors listed on the BookEnds post to solve it!   First one to comment (on the BookEnds site) correctly, wins prizes for this day! You can also follow some clues and leads at the hashtag #bookmas Good luck!  And happy hunting!! ... Read More

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On the 5th day of Bookmas…

December 7, 2011

...Agent Jessica A. gives to you... The lovely fifth Bookmas Clue!! What was the first book Jessica A. found for Harlequin Historical?  And the first book she found for Love Inspired? ** first answer is a color but it's not.  second answer could be a woman or an emotion ** Go to BookEnds to see Jessica A.'s complete puzzle description and leave your answer, and use my clue above and those of the other authors listed on the BookEnds post to solve it!   First one to comment (on the BookEnds site) correctly, wins prizes for this day! You can also follow some clues and leads at the hashtag ... Read More

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On the 4th day of Bookmas…

December 6, 2011

...Agent Lauren gives to you... The lovely fourth Bookmas Clue!! At what two companies did Lauren complete her internships? ** One we love... the other--think of  XFactor ** Go to BookEnds to see Lauren's complete puzzle description and leave your answer, and use my clue above and those of the other authors listed on the BookEnds post to solve it!   First one to comment (on the BookEnds site) correctly, wins prizes for this day! You can also follow some clues and leads at the hashtag #bookmas Good luck!  And happy hunting!! ... Read More

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On the 3rd day of Bookmas…

December 5, 2011

...Kim L. gives to you... The lovely third Bookmas Clue!! What piece did Kim have to memorize in her 10th grade English class and who wrote it?  And what author did Kim do her 11th grade presentation on and what's the title of that author's most famous work? ** four part answer...  BCOWBREAKYJ (scrambled) / author initials LC,    then CAREEBC (scrambled) / author is French** Go to BookEnds for more on Kim's description and to leave your answer, and use my clue above and those of the other authors listed on the BookEnds post to solve it!   First one to comment (on the BookEnds site) ... Read More

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On the 2nd day of Bookmas…

December 2, 2011

...Jessica A. gives to you... The lovely second Bookmas Clue!! What was the first romance Jessica Alvarez ever read? ** The title has three words, and the first word means "balance". ** Go to BookEnds to leave your answer, and see more on Jessica's story.  Use my clue above and those of the other authors listed on the BookEnds post to solve it!   First one to comment (on the BookEnds site) correctly, wins prizes for this day! You can also follow some clues and leads at the hashtag #bookmas Good luck!  And happy hunting!! ... Read More

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    Don’t Let Go Review from The Romance Room

    Sharla Lovelace has produced one of the most emotionally charged and beautifully written second-chance love stories I have read in a very long time. The characters, the storyline, the twists, the surprises, the emotions, the tears.. everything… it’s just the most perfect book. - The Romance Room
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    Sharla Lovelace has produced one of the most emotionally charged and beautifully written second-chance love stories I have read in a very long time. The characters, the storyline, the twists, the surprises, the emotions, the tears.. everything… it’s just the most perfect book. - The Romance Room
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/dont-let-go-review-romance-room/

    Don’t Let Go review by Vilma’s Book Blog

    A beautiful story about second chances brimming with all the feels you can imagine. One of my absolute favorites this year! - Vilma's Book Blog
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    2015-03-06T12:46:47-06:00
    A beautiful story about second chances brimming with all the feels you can imagine. One of my absolute favorites this year! - Vilma's Book Blog
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/dont-let-go-review-vbb/

    The Reason Is You review from Jodi Thomas

    “A hauntingly beautiful story from a writer with a fresh new voice.” - Jodi Thomas, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
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    2015-03-06T12:49:38-06:00
    “A hauntingly beautiful story from a writer with a fresh new voice.” - Jodi Thomas, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/the-reason-is-you-review-from-jodi-thomas/

    The Reason is You review by Kathryn Magendie

    “A spot-on debut novel, Sharla Lovelace’s prose is smart, witty, funny, with a hot sexy edge that makes The Reason Is You an oh-so-tantalizing romantic journey…the line between our world and the mystical one is deliciously blurred.” ~ Kathryn Magendie, author of Tender Graces, Secret Graces, Family Graces, Sweetie
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    2015-03-06T12:51:23-06:00
    “A spot-on debut novel, Sharla Lovelace’s prose is smart, witty, funny, with a hot sexy edge that makes The Reason Is You an oh-so-tantalizing romantic journey…the line between our world and the mystical one is deliciously blurred.” ~ Kathryn Magendie, author of Tender Graces, Secret Graces, Family Graces, Sweetie
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/the-reason-is-you-review-by-kathryn-magendie/

    The Reason is You review by Therese Walsh

    “The Reason Is You is a romantic story about love, ghosts, and second chances.  But under all of that, it’s a story about redemption.  This novel is the definition of a page-turner.” ~ Therese Walsh, author of The Last Will of Moira Leahy
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    2015-03-06T12:52:05-06:00
    “The Reason Is You is a romantic story about love, ghosts, and second chances.  But under all of that, it’s a story about redemption.  This novel is the definition of a page-turner.” ~ Therese Walsh, author of The Last Will of Moira Leahy
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/the-reason-is-you-review-by-therese-walsh/

    Before and Ever Since review by Romantic Times Book Reviews

    "Lovelace does a great job of bridging the past with the present. The characters are smart, funny and well rounded. It is refreshing to see a female character, with obvious vulnerabilities, exhibit such strength in situations that would make other women cringe." ~Romantic Times Book Reviews
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    2015-03-06T12:53:31-06:00
    "Lovelace does a great job of bridging the past with the present. The characters are smart, funny and well rounded. It is refreshing to see a female character, with obvious vulnerabilities, exhibit such strength in situations that would make other women cringe." ~Romantic Times Book Reviews
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/before-and-ever-since-romantic-times/

    Before and Ever Since review by Joyfully Reviewed

    "Before And Ever Since is a beautifully crafted, thought provoking story that engaged me from the first few words. The chemistry between Emily and Ben was sizzling hot, and I was quite enamored of these two attempting to work things out…that I could NOT put this story down until I finished it."  ~ Joyfully Reviewed, November 2012 Recommended Read
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-03-06T12:54:52-06:00
    "Before And Ever Since is a beautifully crafted, thought provoking story that engaged me from the first few words. The chemistry between Emily and Ben was sizzling hot, and I was quite enamored of these two attempting to work things out…that I could NOT put this story down until I finished it."  ~ Joyfully Reviewed, November 2012 Recommended Read
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/before-and-ever-since-review-by-joyfully-reviewed/

    Before and Ever Since review by Rhapsody Book Club

    "Emotionally rich and beautifully told, Sharla Lovelace’s Before And Ever Since is a magical tale of love and family. You’ll hate for it to end."  ~Rhapsody Book Club
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    2015-03-06T12:56:14-06:00
    "Emotionally rich and beautifully told, Sharla Lovelace’s Before And Ever Since is a magical tale of love and family. You’ll hate for it to end."  ~Rhapsody Book Club
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/before-and-ever-since-review-by-rhapsody-book-club/

    Before and Ever Since review by Cocktails & Books

    "Sharla Lovelace is a gifted storyteller. She creates characters that are very down-to-earth, flawed and understand that there isn’t a fairy tale happily ever after waiting for them at the end. It’s raw, it’s gritty and it’s not tied up with a pretty bow, which makes it feel so very real. I look forward to reading more from Sharla Lovelace in the future."    ~Cocktails & Books
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    2015-03-06T12:56:58-06:00
    "Sharla Lovelace is a gifted storyteller. She creates characters that are very down-to-earth, flawed and understand that there isn’t a fairy tale happily ever after waiting for them at the end. It’s raw, it’s gritty and it’s not tied up with a pretty bow, which makes it feel so very real. I look forward to reading more from Sharla Lovelace in the future."    ~Cocktails & Books
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/before-and-ever-since-review-by-cocktails-books/

    Loving The Chase review by Publishers Weekly

    "...the excitement of Texas’s dramatic weather and Maddi and Zach’s dramatic history make [Loving The Chase] an exhilarating and satisfying read."  ~Publishers Weekly
    Sharla Lovelace
    2015-06-02T00:05:44-05:00
    "...the excitement of Texas’s dramatic weather and Maddi and Zach’s dramatic history make [Loving The Chase] an exhilarating and satisfying read."  ~Publishers Weekly
    http://sharlalovelace.com/testimonials/loving-the-chase-review-by-publishers-weekly/
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