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October 15, 2019

REVIEW: The Christmas Contest by Scarlet Wilson

JayneB+ Reviews / Recommended ReadsChristmas / Contest / holiday novella / novella2 Comments

Recommended Read

Will their competitive spirits ruin the spirit of Christmas? When Ben Winters and Lara Cottridge hear that a Vermont radio station is hosting a Christmas contest with a $10,000 prize for a charitable project of the winner’s choice, they seize the challenge. Although strangers, they both are obsessed with all ... more >

December 24, 2015

REVIEW: A Taste of Heaven by Penny Watson

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsChef / Contemporary / Contest / cooking / older couple / older heroine and hero / Scotland / Widowed Heroine1 Comments

“Create one perfect bite.” Good little widow Sophia Brown always follows the rules. When the producer of a cooking competition requests an amuse-bouche, the chefs stick with proteins. Sauces. A savory concoction. She has only one shot to impress the judges on A Taste of Heaven. But in a moment ... more >

July 2, 2012

Monday Morning News: Timeline of the pricefixing lawsuit, Digital readers being spied on, and

JaneUncategorizedAgency pricing / book prices / Contest / lawsuits / Literary Criticism / Retail Price Maintenance28 Comments

I’m changing things up a little.  More and more people apparently read the news roundup that I post every day and therefore I’ve decided to post the news posts first thing in the morning.  That’s when most people read the news and thus Dear Author can be a consistent morning ... more >

August 7, 2009

Save the Contemporary Closes But Coupon Still Good

JaneBook ReviewsContest / Harlequin / Save the Contemporary2 Comments

Thanks to Harlequin, we have extended coupon shopping opportunity! Now until 31 August 2009 use Coupon Code BLOGSPECIAL for an additional 15% off. It’s not just for Save the Contemporary – it’s all month long. Thanks Harlequin! It’s shopping time! ***** Time to announce the Save the Contemporary winners! Our ... more >

August 7, 2009

Last Call: Save the Contemporary

JaneBook ReviewsContest / Save the Contemporary1 Comments

Only a few more hours until our Save the Contemporary campaign ends for this month. First up, with this promotion, thanks to Harlequin EVERYONE wins a hoppin’ big discount! For the duration of the Save the Contemporary campaign this week only, Harlequin’s digital team is offering an additional 15% off ... more >

October 27, 2008

Save the Contemporary Winner

JaneBook ReviewsContest / Save the Contemporary3 Comments

And the random integer generator has spoken. Over 80 people spread the word, and many a person mentioned their hope that the contemporary romance will not die but flourish happily. We certainly hope so. Without further ado, or any ado at all, the winner is: Margay! at http://www.myspace.com/margay1122 Congrats – ... more >

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