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February is here … February, the month of Valentine’s Day and love, and I’ve got a wonderful gift for you, a gift you’ve been asking for — the re-release and re-packaging of my third book, PRICELESS, a historical long out of print.

She was one of the celebrated Sirens of Ireland, a captivating creature of fiery spirit. Bronwyn Edana stunned titled society with her courageous exploits and daring adventures. Yet in nobleman Adam Keane, she met her match. From the moment they first clashed, the headstrong Bronwyn was swept away by A breathless desire. Betrothed to Adam, a man branded by his haunting past, Bronwyn soon found herself at the center of a shocking conspiracy that could rock the British realm. From the dangerous streets of London, to sweeping Boudasea Manor, she followed her most passionate dreams--and risked everything for the only man she would ever love.

Read an excerpt of PRICELESS!
http://christinadodd.com/excerpt.php?excerptid=22

Get PRICELESS from Books-a-Million:
http://www.booksamillion.com/ncom/books?id=3991419360587&pid=006104153X

Get PRICELESS from Barnesandnoble.com:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780061041532&itm=1

Get PRICELESS from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Priceless-Christina-Dodd/dp/006104153X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201559504&sr=1-1

Finally, I have a little something extra to hold you over until the last two books of Darkness Chosen are released this summer. I’ve got an interview with Jasha from SCENT OF DARKNESS and Rurik from TOUCH OF DARKNESS up on my website. http://christinadodd.com/para_interview.php

Enjoy!

Christina Dodd
http://www.christinadodd.com
For the wild at heart!

“Repartee is something we think of twenty-four hours too late.” — Mark Twain

To celebrate the publication of THE VAMPIRE WHO LOVED ME in Italian, Teresa will be interviewed on the Italian website “ISN’T IT ROMANTIC?” today. 

The interview is posted in Italian and English so everyone can enjoy it and anyone can comment.  (The Italian comments will be translated into English.) THE VAMPIRE WHO LOVED ME is the first paranormal historical published by Teresa’s Italian publisher Mondadori

Ciao, baby!

http://www.teresamedeiros.com

At least for a day! I’ll be guest blogging on JANUARY 7th 2008 over at www.fogcitydivas.com with my pals.  I’ll be dishing on SKINNY-DIPPING, McMansions, the craft and craftiness of writing and writers, and heroines who refuse to grow up! Please join me for a fun day in cyber San Francisco!

Dear Friend,

SKINNY-DIPPING officially arrives on your bookstore’s shelves today! Instead subtly (or, in my case, not-so-subtly) trying to entice you to get you interested in picking up a copy of my latest book, I’m going to let the reviewers do my work for you. But first, in other news, I’ll be guest author online at at RomanceNovel TV on January 10th and 11th (http://wwwromancenovel.tv/forum/viewforum.php?f=76 ) and also the online guest author at Barnes and Noble’s Romance Bookclub on January 22rd (http://www.bn.com/romance) Should you be in the neighborhood, I’ll be reading an excerpt from SKINNY-DIPPING and talking about it at the Eden Prairie Public Library on Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. and would love to see some friendly faces there. And now, on to the good stuff…

THE LIBRARY JOUNAL GIVES SKINNY-DIPPING A STARRED REVIEW!

Brockway, Connie. Skinny Dipping. Onyx: Penguin Group (USA). Jan. 2008. c.432p. ISBN 978-0-451-41244-7. pap. $7.99. CONTEMPORARY
Noted primarily for her award-winning historicals, Brockway (Hot Dish) continues her successful foray into the contemporary market with this funny and quirky yet poignantly touching story that takes an obligation-averse, second-sighted heroine with an unstructured, chaotic life, pairs her with an analytical, orderly hero with obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and adds a cast of delightfully offbeat characters. From the cute meet (the heroine is naked, dripping with weeds, muck, and twigs after skinny-dipping; our hero is impeccably dressed) to the satisfying conclusion, this heartwarming tale sparkles with humor and love as an extended family finally discovers the real importance of their shared lakeside vacation home. An exquisitely rendered setting, an abundance of complex family dynamics, a story that explores what it means to belong, and a beautifully developed romantic relationship guarantee the appeal of this well-crafted tale for both romance and women’s fiction fans alike. Brockway, who lives in Edina, MN, has penned another winner.

BOOK PAGES RAVES…

ROMANCE FOR GROWNUPS

There are few romance writers with the clear-sighted wit and warmth of Connie Brockway, a talent she showcases beautifully in Skinny Dipping (Onyx, $7.99, 432 pp, 978-0-451-41244-7).  Mimi Olson has dedicated her life to never getting too invested in anything, which includes people, animals, career paths, and families.  She does have a regrettable fondness for a family compound on a marsh lake in Minnesota, and is not entirely happy that the family wants to sell the place, but even that can’t rouse the unrousable Mimi.  That task is given to a geeky neighbor who has built an eyesore of a McMansion on the lakefront (named painfully for a house in The Lord of the Rings), thus ruining the view and helping drive up local real estate prices. But something happened to Mimi a year or so ago, and she seems to be sneaking up on a reckoning with herself and her past, and maybe she might even get to the point that she wants to make something of herself.  None of this has anything to do with Joe Tierney, a germaphobic, GQ ad of a business man who is as driven as Mimi is laid back.  Throw in two sets of relatives, eccentrics both old and young, and a pack of dogs, and you’ve got a rollicking, page turner of a romance about two people at midlife ready—or not—to makes some changes for love.  Funny, piercing, and highly readable.

Please do pick up a copy of SKINNY-DIPPING next time you’re out and about. Then let me know how you like it.

As always, my very best,

Connie Brockway

VIsit me over at my website at www.conniebrockway.com to see the trailer I created of my 2008 contemporary romp SKINNY-DIPPING, read an excerpt and sign up for my newsletter!
Happy surfing!

“>Yes, it’s true. ONCE A KNIGHT, one of my early medievals, has been re-released with an eye-popping new cover. Personally, I think the guy looks like Val Kilmer. That works for me. Here’s a short synopsis, and make sure you read the excerpt on my website!

“Once a prince, always a prince, but ONCE A KNIGHT is enough.” Actually, once a night isn’t enough for Sir David of Radcliffe. David is a legend in his own time, the knight who saved the king from an attack of 15 murderous villains, and who intends that the proper and wealthy Lady Alisoun will take his measure and be … impressed. But it’s the size of Sir David’s legend that interests Lady Alisoun, for an enemy is threatening and England’s finest warrior is required to confront the challenge.

When ONCE A KNIGHT came out in 1996, Kathe Robin, the reviewer at Romantic Times, gave me a lovely quote: “This love and laughter medieval romance is pure delight; a truly scrumptious tidbit to brighten your day and lift your spirits.”

Visit my website to read excerpts, play games and watch my electrifying book videos. While you’re there, please accept my invitation to join my mailing list, and make sure you visit my Frequently Asked Questions page for all the answers to everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Christina Dodd! Well, except for my weight and age. www.christinadodd.com

You’re invited to a Squawk Radio Reunion!

When: October 3rd all day long

What: Celebration of the premiere of the first Squawk Radio Video at Romance Novel TV There will be new segments every Wednesday in October!

Where: Romance Novel TV

All the Squawkers will be rejoined for one day to talk and reminisce with you!