Dear Friends and Readers,
Wow, what a busy, crazy summer I’m having. It’s wild having two books come out two months in a row! But super fun, too. As you know, TEMPT ME TONIGHT was released on May 29 – and I’ve gotten so many nice messages about it from so many of you, so thank you very much! If you haven’t gotten your copy yet, though, don’t worry – it’s still out there, so go grab one : ) And today marks the day that the mass market version of SWEPT AWAY hits the shelves, so if you didn’t read SWEPT AWAY when it came out last fall, now’s your chance. Or if you read it and liked it, this is the perfect time to buy a shiny new copy for a friend : ) (Hey, it’s never too early to think about Christmas.)
~Are You Tempted Yet?
You already know that TEMPT ME TONIGHT was featured in the June issue of Cosmo, right? I’m still on cloud nine over that. And I’m also thrilled to say that the book was displayed on the New Release tables at all Barnes & Nobles for the first three weeks after it was released, and Rhapsody Book Club named TEMPT ME TONIGHT as one of their top ten books for June at Romance Novel TV!
You can learn more about the book here and meanwhile, take a sneak peek at a few new rave reviews:
- “This book is so phenomenal, so beautiful … and drew me in like no other. Toni Blake is the new queen of contemporary romance. I was blown away by her ability to make me feel so many emotions at one time. If you've never read a Toni Blake book, now is the time to pick one up and find out what all the fuss is about.” ~Kristal Gorman, Romance Reader at Heart, Top Pick
- “Tempt Me Tonight evokes delicious memories of steamy nights spent discovering young love, and invites one to feel what it’d be like to make up for lost time with the "sexy one that got away.” ~Michelle Buonfiglio, LifetimeTV.com
- “Toni Blake proves once again she’s a master at blending memorable characters with a page-turning plot in a book I can highly recommend. Be prepared to finish this book in one sitting as once you pick up TEMPT ME TONIGHT, you won’t want to put it down.” ~Patti Fischer, Romance Reviews Today
~And If You're Not Yet Swept Away…
Here's a glance at the blurb on the back of Swept Away:
Five days before her wedding to a man she admires but doesn’t love, Katrina Spencer escapes to a private island. There, she can let the sun warm her body as she contemplates a future without the passion she craves. Then she lazily opens her eyes, only to see Brock Denton… muscular, half-naked, the one who got away – the one who makes her body tingle with arousal.
How Brock arrived is a mystery, but it’s clear he’s in danger. Kat faces danger, too, in the arms of a man who is determined to free her from her every inhibition with his hands, his mouth, and more! Kat has five steamy days and five sultry nights to make up her mind – return home to a man she doesn’t love, or satisfy her wildest passions with Brock and let her herself be… swept away.
Click here to learn more about the book, but first check out these fun reviews:
- “An excellently crafted tale of star-crossed lovers. A supremely satisfying read.” ~ Heather Nordahl Files, Affaire de Coeur
- “Ms. Blake sweeps her reader away with danger, intrigue, memories, powerful chemistry and ultimately friendship between the characters, as well as a smooth flowing story that is superbly written. Swept Away is steamy, mouth-watering, fun, character-driven and a true page-turner. A recipient of The Road to Romance’s Reviewers Choice Award, this one-sitting read, will leave you breathless!” ~Tracey West, Road to Romance
- “The writing borders on extraordinary. Blake breathes life into Brock and Kat. Blake’s flair for sexy contemporary romance is undeniable.” ~ HelenKay Dimon, Paperback Reader
- “This red hot read is beyond entertaining! Ms. Blake is an awesome talent and once again has created one of the hottest heroes in print today. This is one you must add to your reading list - you will be "swept away" for sure!” ~ Kristi Ahlers, The Best Reviews
~Fun Stuff
Like I said, it’s been a busy summer so far, much of which I attribute to The Blondes Have More Fun Book Tour, which I embarked upon with friend and fellow author LuAnn McLane. It’s been great fun traveling through the Midwest signing books, meeting booksellers, and getting to connect with readers. Here’s a fun shot taken at the B&N in Westchester, Ohio with reader and new friend Lindsey. And wow, look - at Paperbacks ‘n’ Things in Westland, Michigan, owner Melissa Bliss put our book covers on a cake! She also made TEMPT ME TONIGHT her bookclub selection for June – so thank you, Melissa! Click out the Blondes Have More Fun Book Tour page for more fun pictures from our tour, as well as a list of stores where you can find autographed books.
Next up for me: The Romance Writers of America’s national conference in Dallas in a couple of weeks. You can check my Event Photo Album later this summer for pictures from what is always a fun and action-packed event, but in the meantime, here’s this edition’s shoe selection – which I’ll be wearing on “party night” at the conference.
Also, I’m starting a new contest today in honor of SWEPT AWAY’s re-release! Up for grabs: Autographed books and some items from my new Toni Blake Café Press store.
And if you love romance books and like to chat online with nice people, please join me and a group of my author friends on the fun, friendly, super-supportive Vamps, Scamps, and Spicy Romance chat loop, where I’m one of the host authors. I hope to see you there!
~Until Next Time…
Since I just sent a newsletter last month, I’m keeping this one shorter than usual. But as always, I thank you for your support and your interest in my books, and I hope you’ll grab up a copy of TEMPT ME TONIGHT or SWEPT AWAY, or both, to add to your summer reading.
Wishing you a wonderful summer full of fun, sun, and good books,
