J9 here! I have had great fun being an Avon Addict. The book boxes arrive like a gift every month and I open them with great relish. Avon continues to surprise me with the range of books they publish and the fun ways they market them.
For example, have you noticed QR codes on paperbacks? Try scanning the code with your smartphone and see what you get. You may be surprised as I was when I scanned my Avon published paperbacks. I will now confess that I then took my phone to a certain bookstore and madly scanned QR codes to see what goodies I’d end up with!
Avon has done some other fun things for readers. I recently participated in a wonderful twitter Q&A with Lynsay Sands. Using the hashtag #EverAfter, Lynsay answered questions about her new book in the vampire Argeneau series, Immortal Ever After. I love that Avon is facilitating conversations between authors and readers like this one.
Another of this month’s featured Avon books was Jennifer McQuiston’s What Happens in Scotland. The cross-marketing for this debut book includes a sexy book trailer:
In my opinion, all these book add-ons enrich the reading experience. I look forward to seeing where Avon and other publishers go with user-interactive content.
And now to share the Avon Addict love! These are the three Avon books up for grabs this month:
Title: What Happens in Scotland
Author: Jennifer McQuiston
Genre: Historical Romance
Published: February 2013 by Avon
Lady Georgette Thorold has always been wary of marriage, so when she wakes up next to an attractive Scotsman with a wedding ring on her finger, it’s easy to understand why she panics and flees. Convinced that Georgette is a thief, her may-be husband, James McKenzie, searches for her. As both try to recall what happened that fateful night, they begin to realize that their attraction and desire for each other is undeniable. But is it enough?
Title: Immortal Ever After
Series: Argeneau, Book 18
Author: Lynsay Sands
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: February 2013 by Avon
A kiss doesn’t mean eternity . . .Valerie Moyer doesn’t believe in vampires—until she is kidnapped by a fanged psychopath! After escaping her bloodthirsty captor, she’s through with creatures of the night. Until she finds herself under the protection of the darkly handsome Anders. Not only is she expected to accept that Anders is immortal, but also that she is the woman destined to be his life mate!
. . . Or does it?
Anders felt a connection to Valerie from the moment he cradled her bruised body in his arms. But before he claims her, he must destroy the vampire who almost stole her from him forever. His job would be easier if Valerie didn’t fight him every step of the way. Still, Anders loves a challenge, and the green-eyed beauty is worth fighting for!
Title: True Love at Silver Creek Ranch
Series: Valentine Valley, Book 2
Author: Emma Cane
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 2012 by Avon
Welcome to Valentine Valley, where tongues are wagging now that the town bad boy is back—and rumor has it the lean, mean ex-Marine is about to lose his heart! But like it or not, in a town like Valentine, love happens . . .Adam Desantis is back—bruised, battle-weary and sexier than ever! Not that Brooke Thalberg is in the market. The beautiful cowgirl of Silver Creek Ranch needs a cowboy for hire, not a boyfriend—though the gaggle of grandmas at the Widows' Boardinghouse thinks otherwise. But from the moment she finds herself in Adam's arms, she's shocked to discover she may just want more.
Adam knows it's crazy to tangle with Brooke, especially with the memories that still haunt him, and the warm welcome her family has given him. But he finds himself in a fix, because tender-loving Brooke is so much more woman than he ever imagined. Can a soldier battling demons give her the love she clearly deserves?
Just about everybody in Valentine thinks so!
Thanks to Avon Publishing and The Book Vixen, (1) lucky winner will receive a print copy of What Happens in Scotland by Jennifer McQuiston, (1) lucky winner will receive a print copy of Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands, and (1) lucky winner will receive a print copy of True Love at Silver Creek Ranch by Emma Cane. You may enter for one book or all three. Good luck to all who enter!
- No purchase necessary.
- Must be 18 years old or older to enter.
- Giveaway open to US residents. Void where prohibited.
- Comments are appreciated, however, you must fill out the Rafflecopter form in order to enter this giveaway.
- Please read TBV's Giveaway Policy before entering.
- Giveaway ends 9:01 pm (Pacific Time) on 3/30/2013.
I really would like to read all three of these books. BUT I think I would read WHAT HAPPENS IN SCOTLAND first, because 1) I like all things Scottish, and 2) married - maybe, or maybe not intrigues me.
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DeleteI want to read What Happens in Scotland because a) it's set in Scotland and b) I love humor in my romance.
ReplyDeleteI want to read Immortal Ever After because I love Lynsay Sands' Argeneau series, they're all fantastic.
Can you believe the Argeneau series is on book 18? And IMO they haven't gotten stale yet, hard to believe.
DeleteI have read the first two and loved both of them, I have yet to read anything from Emma Crane though, but would love a chance to. I just love Avon publishing, some great works there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway! I'd love any of the 3 but I think What Happens in Scotland catches my eye a bit more b/c of the fun premise and I've already read some great reviews for it :)
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of them and so would be delighted to win any of them
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I'd really like to read What Happens in Scotland. It sounds really cute and funny and that's what I'm in the mood for at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI''d like to try the last one - I love gossipy small owns (in books, that is)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read What Happens in Scotland...I've always wanted to go to Scotland.
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I love the title "What Happens in Scotland" since it's obviously a play on the ad theme "What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas".
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win What Happens in Scotland! After all what else is a widow to do when she wakes up in an Inn in Scotland wearing a ring on her finger to an unknown man even if he is handsome than to knock him on his head with a chamber pot, leave him the bill for their room, steal his money and run!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is this is a book I just have to read!
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I would love to win What Happens in Scotland. A thief and a scoundrel...what a combination that is until the truth comes out. I love the trailer.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win any of the books but especially Lynsay Sands's book because I am a big fan of her stories :) She was actually the author who got me addicted to romances.
ReplyDeleteI want to read Immortal Ever After or True Love at Silver Creek Ranch. Thanks for the awesome giveaway. Tore923@aol.com
ReplyDeleteWould love any of them, but really would love "What Happens in Scotland"!
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These all look great, but if pushed I'd have to pick 'What Happens in Scotland' - I've always been drawn to stories set in Scotland and it can be extra fun when the couple is 'unexpectedly' married.
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I would most like to read True Love at Silver Creek Ranch. Thanks for having the giveaway.
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I want to read True Love at Silver Creek Ranch. Love a good cowboy story and a military one at that! And What Happens In Scotland, I love Scotland and their culture.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to win Immortal Ever After cause I love paranormal romances! (cuanam wolfspirit ][ howlofwolves@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteAlthough I would love to win any of the 3, my first choice would be 'What Happens in Scotland'. I love a good historical romance and ones set in Scotland always seems to evoke such passion.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win Immortal Ever After. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win IMMORTAL EVER AFTER. Andres is a hoot. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThey all sound good but I think I would choose True Love at Silver Creek Ranch or What Happens in Scotland. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThe Lynsay Sands because I love her vampire series.
ReplyDeleteLynsay Sands I have all the Argeneau series!
ReplyDeleteI would be thrilled with any of them but my preference would be Immortal Ever After. Love that series!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!