Secrecy and intrigue ignite dangerous passions in New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell’s seductive new novel…

It is whispered throughout London that the members of the Wherlocke family are possessed of certain unexplainable gifts. But Lord Ashton Radmoor is skeptical—until he finds an innocent beauty lying drugged and helpless in the bedroom of a brothel.

The mystery woman is Penelope Wherlocke, and her special gift of sight is leading her deep into a dangerous world of treachery and betrayal. Ashton knows he should forget her, yet he’s drawn deeper into the vortex of her life, determined to keep her safe. But Penelope is no ordinary woman, and she’s never met the man strong enough to contend with her unusual abilities.

Until now…

What people are saying about IF HE’S SINFUL

“Another wonderful story filled with adventure, emotion, and laughter.” Romantic Times”

“Ms. Howell wraps IF HE’S SINFUL in clever subplots that keeps the reader turning the page deep into the night.” Veiled Secrets

“Howell uses the innocent intermediary to quite entertaining and just-a-tad-creepy effect…. The Wherelockes(sic) and ’strays’ that accumulate among them are every bit as much fun as the main characters and absolutely tease one with hopes for more stories about each.” Michele Buonfiglio, B&N Book Club

Fallen Angel Reviews HOUNDING THE PAVEMENT and give it a 5 Angel review and claimed it to be a “Recommended Read”.

“If you enjoy quirky, fun, cozy mysteries, you will not want to miss out on the beginning of this new series by Judi McCoy so pick up your copy of Hounding the Pavement today. As a bonus, Ms. McCoy is donating all her sales of this book to Best Friends, a large no kill animal shelter. I can’t wait for the second book in this series to see what Ellie and Rudy will be up to next and to see if Sam will figure out what to do about his feelings for Ellie!” Stephanie B, Fallen Angel Reviews.

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May all your dreams come true in 2009

2009 New England Reader’s Choice Bean Pot Award

Contest Rules and Entry Form:

The 2009 New England Reader’s Choice Bean Pot Award- * A provisional contest- for published authors to award excellence in published romance fiction. The contest is judged exclusively by readers, librarians and booksellers. The first place winners in each category are awarded $50.00 and a certificate. The second and third place winners in each category are awarded a certificate. This info is also on our website www.necrwa.org

Eligibility:

-            Open to any member in good standing of the Romance Writers of America (membership verified).

-            Books must have a 2008 copyright date and must be received by January 7, 2009.

-            Entry fee is $25 for each title submitted. An author may submit more than one 2008 released book with separate entry form and fee for each title.

-            Author must submit three autographed copies of the entered book. Books will not be returned.

-            E-books accepted in printed form-loose. No novellas or anthologies, please.

-            Finalists will be notified by February 27, 2009.

-            Winners announced at our 2009 Let Your Imagination Take Flight Conference, March 27-28, 2009.

Categories for entry:*

Short Contemporary (50,000 to 70,000 words)

Long Contemporary (over 70,000 words)

Romantic Suspense

Historical

Erotic Romance

Futuristic; Fantasy; Paranormal or Time Travel

*Any category with less than ten entries will be incorporated into another category. If possible, entrants should suggest an alternate category.

Judging:

-            All entries will be judged by readers, librarians or booksellers.

-            Judges give each entry a score of 3-10 (10 being the highest).

-            The books are given to the judges as thank you gifts for judging. They are not returned to the author.

-            The judges’ decisions are final.

*Provided this contest is successful it will become an annual event.

Send entries (three autographed copies of book + $25 entry fee, made payable to NEC, and entry form) to: Valerie Harris,

Any questions, please call the contest coordinator, Valerie Harris, 781-874-0771 or email: vharris94@comcast.net.

Contest Entry Form                                                   *Permission to forward*

New England Chapter Romance Writers of

2009 New England Reader’s Choice Bean Pot Award

2009 New England Reader’s Choice Bean Pot Award

Author’s Name:________________________________________________________

Pen Name (If applicable:_________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________

City:_________________________________________________________________

State:________________________________________________________________

Zip:_________________________________________________________________

Phone:_______________________________________________________________

E-mail:_______________________________________________________________

RWA Membership number:______________________________________________

Category:____________________________________________________________

Book Title:___________________________________________________________

Send entries (three autographed copies of book + $25 entry fee + entry form) to:

Valerie Harris,

– by January 7, 2009. 

Any questions, please call the contest coordinator, Valerie Harris, 781-874-0771 or email: vharris94@comcast.net.

Make checks payable to “NEC”

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____ 3 autographed books      _____ 2008 pub date              _____ RWA member              _____ fee rec’d  

Congratulations Ms Howell

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Congratulations Patricia!