The Debutante Ball – Special Valentine's Day Giveaway
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we wanted to put together a special romance giveaway for our readers. We have seen a lot of fabulous new authors making their debuts in the past couple of years. Seeing so many good new voices makes one very hopeful about the future of romance and we hope that these new authors will keep writing for many more years. Several authors whose debuts were published in the past two years have offered prizes for our prize basket this Valentine’s Day and we are very excited to offer it to you! One lucky winner will get a prize basket stuffed full of goodies that includes:
-A bookmark and signed copy of Proof of Seduction by Courtney Milan
-A bookmark and signed copy of Scoundrel’s Kiss by Carrie Lofty
-A signed copy of Pieces of Sky by Kaki Warner
– A signed copy of Bound by Temptation by Lavinia Kent
– A bookmark and signed copies of Goddess of the Hunt, Surrender of a Siren and A Lady of Persuasion by Tessa Dare
-For your reading comfort, a pink Snuggie that comes with its own booklight!
-a $50 e-gift card to the fabulous RedEnvelope. For those not familiar with the site, RedEnvelope features unique gifts. I got one from them once and in addition to having nice things, the site sends their gifts in a red box with ivory ribbon and just goes the extra mile to present the entire package in a way that makes it feel very special.
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– Last but not least, it would not be Valentine’s Day without a little chocolate indulgence! So the lucky winner will also be getting a little chocolate treat.
So, what do you need to do to enter the contest? Just comment below and tell us what debut novel you’ve read in recent memory that you enjoyed. The contest will be open from February 8, 2010 until 5:00 p.m. EST February 12, 2010, and I’ll announce the winner on Valentine’s Day!
– Lynn Spencer
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I really enjoyed Olivia Parker’s debut, At the Bride Hunt Ball. She writes light historicals much like Julia Quinn. Sometimes you just need to laugh!
When I read Tessa Dare’s Goddess of the Hunt I was blown away! It was witty and funny but also sexy. I couldn’t put it down! By far one of my favorite books!
Last year I read Julie James’ debut novel “”Just the Sexiest Man Alive”” as well as her second novel, “”Practice Makes Perfect””. Both very good books.
My favorite debut novel of the past 2 years is Sherry Thomas’ Private Arrangement in 2008~~ I remember being totally spellbound by it!
I’m halfway through Meredith Duran’s debut novel and am absolutely loving it.
I adored Elizabeth Vaughan’s Warprize! That book had me cheering at the end and I absolutely loved it.
I have read Courtney Milan’s Wicked too. I am now reading Sinful Surrender by Beverley Kendall, a great Debut!
I just read Tessa Dares Surrender of a Siren!! It was great! I would love reading any of her others.
I’ve read Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare and enjoyed it. I like to win and read her others.
Kimberly Killion’s great debut medieval “”Her One Desire””
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I echo those who’ve mentioned Meredith Duran — a great addition to the historical romance shelf.
“”Written on Your Skin”” is my favorite of the three she’s published in rapid succession.
Her new novel is out in April — already pre-ordered!
JB Hunt
I don ‘t think I’ve read any recent debut stories. But there are many authors that I’ve read their debut story because I’ve read ALL their stories (Virginia Henley, Bertrice Small, Julia Quinn, Amanda Quick, Victoria Alexander, and many others.
I’ve seen Goddess of the Hunt and started several times to buy it. I will buying it for sure as soon as possible. I loved the excerpt.
Wow! Lots of goodies in this Valentine giveaway.
I have to admit that these authors have slipped under my radar, but always willing to expand my reading horizon, would like to read their stories.
I have been getting updates from Lisa Valdez.com, to promote “”Patience””, so be on the lookout for her on April shelves. According to one early review it is better than “”Passion””.
HAPPY VALENTINES to the AAR staff, enjoy this website for reviews and commentaries.
I really enjoyed Julie James’ Just the Sexiest Man Alive – funny w/great banter!
I recently reread Julia Quinn’s first novel, Splendid. It is such a lighthearted tale, with humour from chapter one through to the last word. Her characters have a realism, poignancy, and delight that I have seldom seen elsewhere. Truly a master of her craft.
I recommend all of Julia Quinn’s books to one and all.
Meredith Duran’s Duke of Shadows was one of the best debut novels I’ve read.
Courtney Milan’s novella, This Wicked Gift, in the Christmas Anthology, The Heart of Christmas. Courtney gave me a much needed break during the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. Plus she held her own with the two powerhouse authors in the antholgoy.
Rachel and the Hired Gun was the best. Thank you for contest. I can’t imagine a better prize than a basketfull of books!!
I picked up Proof of Seduction by Courtney Milan because I enjoyed her short story so very much. Looking forward to Ned’s story.
I loved Tesse Dare’s first two books of the Trilogy and looking forward to reading the third.
Wow! This past year has had some fabulous debut romance novels. Tessa Dare and Courtney Milan both wrote unbelievably good first novels.
Yes, I, too, thank Tessa Dare for recommending Courtney Milan.
My favorite debut was Kelley Armstrong’s BITTEN. I think it was a debut, not 100% sure.
Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight was awesome!!
Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran
I remember when I picked up Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight, only to have to run out to the store and buy the rest in the series! Definitely a favorite debut of mine!
My very favorite debut book was Jeaniene Frost’s Halfway to the Grave. I just finished it and am anxious to start book 2.
Silent In the Grave by Deanna Raybourn. Book 2 is on my soon TBR pile.
Kelly Meding~Three Days To Dead.
Captive of Sin by Anna Campbell
I have to agree with Boozie about Rachel and the Hired Gun!! I loved it..
The last debut I read and loved was Rachel and the Hired Gun! This was the best book I read in 2009!
Proof of Seduction by Courtney Milan purely on the recommendation of Tessa Dare. I had read Goddess of the Hunt and A Lady of Persuasion and enjoyed them so I knew Tessa would have good taste.
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa.
I really enjoyed Goddess of the Hunt, as well as Wild Heart by Lori Brighton.
Bound by Your Touch – Meredith Duran is one of my all time favorites. Also loved What a Scoundrel Wants (was that a debut novel?).
Madeline Duran is now a must read. Both Bound by Your Touch and Written on Your Skin.
I’d read Tessa Dare’s Goddess of the Hunt and didn’t think I would enjoy Sophia’s story as well, but I enjoyed Surrender to a Siren just as much. I can’t wait to read the next one.
I enjoyed Victoria Dahl’s debut, To Tempt a Scotsman.