Elizabeth Hoyt's Blog - Posts Tagged "reviews"

I just got the first review for Scandalous Desires today:

“With its lush sensuality, lusciously wrought prose, and luxuriously dark plot, Scandalous Desires, the latest exquisitely crafted addition to Hoyt’s Georgian-set Maiden Lane series, is a romance to treasure.” (Starred Review)

–John Charles, Booklist



Huzzah!

I've also posted the third scene excerpt of SD on my website.

And have you noticed that Scandalous Desires has a new lay down date? It should be available wherever (and however) books are sold on October 18.

Enjoy!

Woot! I just got my RT BookReviews magazine in the mail and was thrilled to see that Scandalous Desires got a 4 1/2 Stars Top Pick! review from RT reviewer, Kathe Robin:

“This is the Maiden Lane story readers have been waiting for. Hoyt delivers her hallmark fairy tale within a romance and takes readers into the depths of the heart and soul of her characters. Pure magic flows from her pen, lifting readers’ spirits with joy.”

Oh, dear, I’m blushing! ;-)

Remember, Scandalous Desires will be available for both ebook download and in stores on October 18th.

Now on to some website updates:

Be sure to enter my website contest–I’m giving away all four of the Legend of the Four Soldiers series in audio book PLUS a Barnes and Noble gift card for $100!

You can now download for FREE my booklet, The Insider’s Guide to Elizabeth Hoyt’s Maiden Lane Series.

I have a new Book of the Month up–and its only the author’s second book!

And finally, I hope you’ll take a moment to check out the Monty Python inspired book video for Scandalous Desires ! (It's on my Goodreads Author Page as well--you just have to click on the videos tab.)

Enjoy!
Scandalous Desires

Today is release day for Scandalous Desires and the book has received a lovely review from Night Owl Reviews:

“…Scandalous Desires was well worth the wait. Mickey is, in a word, delicious. He is the perfect bad boy! Silence is a wonderful heroine, perfect for Mickey. She stands up to him and makes it impossible for him to not fall for her. I can’t say anymore, you just have to read it and experience this marvelous love story first hand. If I could give higher than 5 stars I would, as Scandalous Desires is sublime!”

–Leslee, Night Owl Reviews

Enjoy!

We're less than a month away from the June 26th release date of Thief of Shadows and already it's gotten some great reviews:

TOP PICK!
Fans of the Maiden Lane series who have been anxiously awaiting Winter Makepeace’s story will be more than satisfied with Hoyt’s innovative, emotional, sensual and even humorous installment. Hoyt’s beautiful blending of the essential elements of a fairy tale into a stunning love story enhances this delicious ‘keeper.’
--Kathe Robins, RT Bookreviews

Starred Review
Suspense adds intensity as “lassie snatchers” kidnap orphans before the Ghost can save them, and the romance between the beautiful and quick-witted Isabel and the masked champion of the downtrodden propels this novel to the top of its genre.
--Publishers Weekly

In the fourth installment in the Maiden Lane series, all of Hoyt’s signature literary ingredients—wickedly clever dialogue, superbly nuanced characters, danger, and scorching sexual chemistry—click neatly into place to create a breathtakingly romantic love story.
--John Charles, Booklist

I’m making plans for RomCon 2012 in Denver, Colorado, June 22-24. I’ll be hosting the Team Romance Trivia Extravaganza—we’ll be playing in teams so that no one need feel too shy to join in and there will be a ton of prizes (perhaps literally.) It’s a great way to relax and meet new friends. I’ll also be attending all the various luncheons and dinners, a special Titanic themed tea party, and the multi-author book signing. And rumor has it that I may have a few coveted copies of Thief of Shadows to hand out several days ahead of the release date.

I do hope to see you there!

I've promised to post a free online epilogue when my just released book, Duke of Midnight , reaches 100 reviews on Amazon. In the meantime, I asked for input from readers on which Maiden Lane book you'd like an epilogue for...and now the results are in!

Charming Mickey O'Connor and Silence's book, Scandalous Desires was far and away the winner!

Coming in pretty evenly in second place were Winter and Isabel in Thief of Shadows , and Maximus and Artemis in Duke of Midnight .

There were votes for every book in the Maiden Lane series and a small, but quite vocal minority wanted an epilogue for all the books with appearances by all the main couples. Hmm...well, you know Christmas is coming up and if you're very, very good perhaps a small gift can be arranged. ;-)

In the meantime, I just noticed that Duke of Midnight has 74 reviews on Amazon in only the first week of release! I have two thoughts on this:

1. Thank you to everyone who took the time to post a review on Amazon, Goodreads or the book place of your choice! I'm very, very grateful for the support from all of my readers.

and,

2. Meep! I'd better get writing that epilogue. ;-)

Enjoy!

We're over 100 reviews for Duke of Midnight on Amazon!!! Thank you to everyone who posted a review--although it does mean I'm spending my Sunday furiously finishing up that epilogue for Scandalous Desires . Seriously, you guys, I really didn't think we'd get to 100 this fast.

So here's a thought: I have an idea for a Maiden Lane "Christmas Special" epilogue. Would you all be interested if I posted it when we get to 200 reviews on Amazon? Do you think that's doable by X'mas? What do you think?

Oh, and THANK YOU again! I love my readers!!!

Goodness! Duke of Midnight spent a second week on the New York Times bestseller list. Thank you to everyone who bought the book in whatever form you enjoy! ;-)

To celebrate reaching 100 Duke of Midnight reviews on Amazon, I've posted an epilogue for Scandalous Desires .

Enjoy!