Read | June 4th, 2013

Read: Bestselling author Irene Hannon visits Shelf Pleasure

Irene Hannon is the bestselling author of over 40 books, including more than two dozen contemporary romance novels and the Heroes of Quantico and Guardians of Justice suspense series. Her books have garnered many honors, including two RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, a Carol Award, and two Reviewers’ Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews magazine. In addition, Booklist included one of her novels in its “Top 10 Inspirational Fiction” list for 2011.

Irene talks to us about her latest contemporary romance, That Certain Summer, out now from Revell.
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News | June 4th, 2013

News: New Releases 6.4.13

No summer picnic basket would be complete without dessert—and a great read, of course. How about packing one of these new titles releasing today?

That Certain Summer by Irene Hannon

Two sisters have a second chance to fix old hurts and find love in this moving tale about families and the ties that keep us together.
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Read | June 2nd, 2013

Read: An Interview with Deadly Devotion’s Detective Tom Parker

Deadly Devotion is the first book in a brand new romantic suspense series from author Sandra Orchard.

Herbal medicine researcher Kate Adams knows her friend’s death was no accident, so when Detective Tom Parker refuses to reopen his investigation, she sets out to find the murderer herself. Despite his attraction to her, Tom thinks Kate may have something to hide. But when her investigation unearths a web of suspicious goings-on in their sleepy town, will Tom believe her innocence and catch the real murderer before Kate becomes the next victim?

We’re lucky enough to have Tom visit Shelf Pleasure today to chat about his role, and this new series.
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News | June 2nd, 2013

News: BookExpo America: Day 4: Final Words from BEA by Jami Kelmenson

BookExpo America (BEA), the largest annual book trade fair in the United States, wrapped up this weekend. Special correspondent Jami Kelmenson – a freelance writer, blogger, and first time attendee – shares her final thoughts. And make sure you catch up on her day one, day two, and day three adventures!

In conversation: Wally Lamb and Elizabeth Gilbert

The last day of BEA is open to the public, so the lines were twice as long as raving fans of all genres were invited to “discover new books, meet favorite and up-and-coming authors, and get some serious book swag!”
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News | June 1st, 2013

News: BookExpo America (BEA): Day 3 (only 1 more to go!) by Jami Kelmenson

Special correspondent Jami Kelmenson – a freelance writer, blogger, and first time attendee – is reporting for us from the floor of BookExpo America (BEA), the largest annual book trade fair in the United States. And make sure you catch up on her day one and day two adventures!

O Magazine Books Editor, Leigh Haber and Amy Tan

Here we are at Day 3 of BEA and I can tell you this blogger knows her way around the Javits Center the way Derek Jeter knows his way around a baseball diamond.
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News | May 30th, 2013

News: BookExpo America (BEA): Day 2 by Jami Kelmenson

BookExpo America (BEA), the largest annual book trade fair in the United States, runs through this Saturday. Special correspondent Jami Kelmenson – a freelance writer, blogger, and first time attendee – is reporting for us from the floor. If you missed her adventures on her first day at the fair, catch up here.

Jami and Dani Shapiro

OMG talk about stress. I haven’t even figured out how to navigate the ginormous Exhibitor Hall at BEA and already two of my favorite author gal pals, Chelsea Handler and Dani Shapiro, have back-to-back booth autograph signings. I just have to get in there and get going, long lines be damned; I’m a blogger on a mission!
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