February 7th, 2011
Win an iPad!
I’m so excited that Notorious Pleasures hit the New York Times bestseller list! Thank you to everyone who bought a copy–you’re the reason the book is a bestseller! 
I’m celebrating release month by giving away a new iPad on my Facebook page. Just join my Facebook page to enter the contest. If you’re already a member, you’re already entered in the contest.
I have a new Book of the Month up, Mignon has been added to the Imaginary Dogs list, and the new prize for February’s website contest is a $100 gift card to Barnes and Noble and a signed copy of both Wicked Intentions and Notorious Pleasures.
Enjoy!
January 18th, 2011
Cover Shoot!I’ve just returned from a trip to New York City where I got to see the cover shoot for my November book, Scandalous Desires. While there I got to interview the models, the photographer, the stylist, and others. Hopefully we’ll have that video soon, but in the meantime, you can see some of the still photos and a short video of the shoot on my Facebook page.
Notorious Pleasures will be out in a week (!) and to celebrate I’ve posted both the Batten and Reading family trees on the Extras page.
Eloisa James’ A Kiss at Midnight is my Book of the Month for January. And A Kiss at Midnight is the website contest prize for January along with the Princes Trilogy: The Raven Prince, The Leopard Prince, and The Serpent Prince.
Enjoy!
December 16th, 2010
A Holiday GiftBrrrr! It’s cold here in central Illinois–and snowy, too! I was in Minnesota for Thanksgiving and got to stay for the snowstorm a week later. So far I’ve bought a new pair of boots and a new winter coat this season.
As a special holiday treat I’ve posted Melisande and Jasper’s (from To Seduce a Sinner) epilogue in the Extras section.
Also in the Extras section this month is the Book of the Month–Jennifer Ashley’s Lady Isabella’s Scandalous Marriage.
December’s website contest prize is all four of the Legend of the Four Soldiers books.
If you haven’t been to my Facebook Fan page, now is the time to visit! I’m giving away a $100 gift certificate to fans of the page–just click on the “like” button to enter!
Finally, I’m very pleased to announce that Wicked Intentions is up for a RT Reviewer’s Choice Award in the Most Innovative Historical category!
Enjoy!
November 20th, 2010
A Facebook Contest!If you haven’t visited my Facebook page now is the time to do it! I’m giving away a $100 Barnes and Noble gift card this month to one lucky “fan” of the page. All you have to do is “like” my Facebook page to be eligible to win! And don’t worry–if you’re already a fan of my Facebook page you’re entered in the contest.
And in other news:
I have a new Book of the Month up for November
The second and third scene excerpts from my February book, Notorious Pleasures are up.
And my website contest prize this month is an arc of Notorious Pleasures.
Enjoy!
October 16th, 2010
October’s Book of the MonthI just got back from a conference that took place in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, where I enjoyed not only the beach and waves but also some fabulous seafood. Believe it or not, I’m glad to be home, though. Autumn in central Illinois is simply gorgeous–the nights have turned cool, the trees are blazing orange and yellow, and the Honey Crisp apples are ripe. I do live this time of year!
I’ve got some updates to my website.
- The new Book of the Month is Sally MacKenzie’s The Naked Baron.
- Notorious Pleasures has a new and improved cover–take a look and let me know what you think.
- The Maiden Lane series Cast of Characters is up.
- And you still have time to enter my website contest!
Finally, I’ve got an exciting contest up on Facebook: In October I’ll be giving away a $100 gift certificate to Borders bookstore. To enter the contest all you have to do is “like” my Facebook fan page. That’s it! And if you’re already a fan, don’t worry–you’re entered into the contest.
Enjoy!
September 6th, 2010
Website Updates!I made a batch of applesauce yesterday from some lovely Ozark Gold apples. This is a autumn tradition in the Hoyt Household–picking apples at the local orchard, and making applesauce and apple pie. Mr. Hoyt does love the autumn!
I have some updates to the website!
First up, my novella, The Ice Princess has been released in ebook form! The heroine of The Ice Princess is Coral Smythe, who you may remember from The Raven Prince where she played a small part as the madam of Aphrodite’s Grotto. You can find an excerpt from The Raven Prince that features Coral as well as the first chapter excerpt of The Ice Princess and links to buy the ebook on The Ice Princess page.
While The Ice Princess is available only in ebook form at the moment, we do hope to publish it in a paper anthology soon!
I’ve posted the first scene excerpt of Notorious Pleasures, my February 2011 book featuring Lady Hero.
I have a new Book of the Month–Lila DiPasqua’s Awakened by a Kiss.
And finally, reader Rane Aria sent me some lovely original fan art for Wicked Intentions.
Enjoy!
August 21st, 2010
Wicked Intentions on the NYT Bestseller List!
Woot! Wicked Intentions hit both the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists! Thank you to everyone who bought a copy!
Like a signed book? I’m just back from a trip to Michigan in which I did several drive-by signings at Barnes and Noble bookstores, Borders bookstores, and Meijers stores. Here’s a list of cities in which I signed stock:
Lafayette, IN
Grand Rapids, MI
South Bend, IN
Lansing, MI
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Holland, MI
Clark Corners, MI
Merrillville, IN
Matteson, IL
and
Bourbonnais, IL
Enjoy!
August 3rd, 2010
Wicked Intentions in Stores Now!Wicked Intentions, the first book in my new Maiden Lane series, is out this month. It’s received another wonderful review, this time from Coffee Time Romance:
“What a fantastic novel Wicked Intentions is! I have always enjoyed reading Ms. Hoyt’s work and this is no different. The contradicting way that Temperance is in her mannerism shows the daily struggle she has with what she considers a passion that she must hold back. Add the mysterious sensual background of Caire and this story will get you turning pages as fast as you can. On top of that, the heartbreaking story of Temperance’s sister makes you hope to see her in a future story and soon.”
And I have a few updates to my site:
I’ve posted a sneak peek of my next book, Notorious Pleasures.
The Makepeace Family Tree is up.
Eileen Dreyer’s Barely A Lady is my book of the month
And finally I’ve got a new website contest up this month: a chance to win all four of the Legend of the Four Soldiers books and a gift card to Barnes and Noble.
Enjoy!
July 21st, 2010
Orlando BooksigningI’m in the midst of packing for Romance Writers of America’s annual conference next week. This year it’ll be in Orlando at the Swan and Dolphin hotels in Disney World. Every year a great part of the conference is a ginormous booksigning that is open to the public. You can find a list of authors signing here. If you live in the Orlando area you don’t want to miss this event!
2010 “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing
Wednesday, July 28th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
Finally, Wicked Intentions has received a quite lovely review from John Charles at Booklist:
“It is an offer Temperance Dews can’t afford to turn down. Ever since they lost their last patron, Temperance and her brother Winter have struggled to keep open the foundling home their family runs. So when Lazarus Huntington, Lord Caire, arrives one evening with a proposition, Temperance finds herself inviting the notorious nobleman in for tea rather than showing him the door. Lazarus needs to find someone in St. Giles, and he believes Temperance can help him because the foundling home is located in a crime-riddled London neighborhood, and she knows nearly everyone. In exchange, Lazarus will give her the temporary funds she needs, and introduce her to the wealthiest members of society. It was a simple business transaction, but Temperance and Lazarus quickly find themselves distracted by his and her new “partner.” With a dash of sharp wit; a rare literary flair for creating complex, compelling characters; and lively writing that packs a powerful emotional punch, Hoyt delivers the first sensually charged, danger- infused installment in a new Georgian-set series.”
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