Huzzah! A Night to Surrender is in stores today! (And available from every online outlet, too!)
Nice reviews of the book keep coming in... Just yesterday, May at had this to say:
The story was fast paced, full of memorable moments and characters, and utter romance gold.
And over at , Rowena also gave the book a very nice recommendation!
My fabulous publisher partnered with the lovely people of Goddessfish Promotions to plan a weeklong blog tour to celebrate A Night to Surrender's launch. I should have posted the schedule yesterday, but I was so busy... the darelings had their first day of school (and for my youngest, it was his first first day of school!), and then I headed to the local NBC station in Los Angeles to be interviewed about the . (I'll post video of that when it's available.)
Here's the lineup of interviews and guest posts:
August 29:
August 30:
August 31:
September 1:
September 2:
There's a $25 Amazon gift card prize that will be drawn from all commenters on all the posts - so the more stops you visit, the better your chances to win.
I hope all my readers enjoy this first visit to Spindle Cove. Thank you so much for reading!
I can't believe it's less than a week until the release of A Night to Surrender! The book has been getting some very exciting reviews. Yes, that sound you hear is me tooting my own horn. Toot. Ahem.
(you can click the links to read the full reviews)
weighed in with this lovely recommendation:
"Lively and sexy, this funny, enjoyable battle of the sexes ensnares readers in a delightful adventure."
gave the book its coveted "Desert Isle Keeper" rating, and reviewer Wendy Clyde said:
If you love strong but vulnerable heroes and and smart, wounded heroines, you'll love this book. If you like humor in your romance, you'll love this book. If you like a well-written historical romance, you'll love this book. Whatever your preference, when you read the last page you'll undoubtedly clutch the book to your chest and sigh.
I siiighed at the end of that review!
gave the book 5 stars and a Top Pick, calling ANTS
"one of the best historical romances I've ever read. It's humorous and light-hearted, steamy and seductive, filled with intriguing characters and wonderful dialogue."
And at reviews, Joyce Greenfield had this to say:
From the very first page, this story seduces the reader, drawing you in and refusing to let go till the last page is turned.
Hmm. I'm now a little afraid of over-tooting. But I'm just so glad readers are enjoying Spindle Cove in general, and Susanna and Bram's story in particular. I hope you enjoy it, too!
Videos!
Sadly, I don't have time to make a dareling room toy video for A Night to Surrender. Or I should say, I could possibly find time to make a kind of boring, uninspired video. But I don't want to subject you to that, after the special effects extravaganza that was the Maya Banks Highlander project.
However, here are some other videos!
Here I am chatting with the lovely and gracious Whitney Sullivan of , about Spindle Cove and the new book:
Here's me again, talking about the importance of Avon's :
As you can see from these videos, Tessa likes to change her hair color! A lot.
Some of you may remember that last summer, I made a little for my Stud Club series, using toys from my children's bedroom. The response to the video was great, and I had so much fun making it.
So last March, as part of , I offered up a similar homemade book video as an auction item. A whole slew of kindly bloggers pledged to post the winner's video, thus sweetening the deal and driving up the bidding.
The amazing was the generous top bidder, and when she told me what she had in mind...oh, it made me so happy. This video was a truly family project, with the darelings working props and Mr. Dare providing the special effects. I hope you enjoy it! And if you do, please feel free to tweet, link, embed, and Facebook it to your heart's content.
I also want to say, one of the best parts of the experience was getting to read early. It was fabulous. Took me straight back to my formative years as a romance reader, falling in love with Julie Garwood's Scots. If you like a passionate, tender read with an endearing heroine and strong Highlander hero, be sure to pick this one up on August 30.
Psst! On the contest page, I've posted winners of the coverflat contest - who will be receiving their prizes in the mail soon - and posted a new "KISS and Teal" giveaway.
What's "KISS and Teal," you ask?
I am thrilled that A Night to Surrender is part of the , a partnership between Avon Books and the .
The “K.I.S.S.” stands for “Know the Important Signs and Symptoms," and teal is the designated color for ovarian cancer awareness. There’s a money component to this partnership—Avon has donated $25,000 to the OCNA and will donate up to $25,000 more, based on sales of the labeled books—but the other important part of the campaign is raising awareness.
There’s no routine test for detecting ovarian cancer, such as the mammogram and Pap smear for breast and cervical cancers, and the symptoms of ovarian cancer are easy to miss until the cancer is in an advanced stage. That’s why is so important for all women to know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer (K.I.S.S.) and discuss them with their friends and family (“teal”/tell).
From the :
For years, women have known that ovarian cancer was not the silent killer it was said to be. Over the past decade, science has confirmed what women have long known: ovarian cancer has symptoms.
The symptoms are
Bloating
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
If women experience these symptoms almost every day, over a period of two weeks or longer, they are urged to visit their gynecologist.
You can visit for more information, downloadable factsheets, and a symptom diary.
Here are the books that will carry the KISS and Teal burst. For each copy sold (print or E), Avon will donate another $.25 to the OCNA, up to $25,000.
Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue, by Stephanie Laurens The Deed, by Lynsay Sands (reissue) The Seduction of Scandal, by Cathy Maxwell A Night to Surrender, by Tessa Dare In the Arms of a Marquess, by Katharine Ashe One Night in London, by Caroline Linden Star-Crossed Seduction, by Jenny Brown
At the , you can find more information about all of these books and view videos taped by several of the participating authors, including yours truly.
There are several other ways to help the cause and promote awareness, and I'll be posting more about them as we move into September. I can't say what an honor it is to be part of this special effort.
