Posts Tagged ‘Wicked Intentions’

Win an iPad!

Monday, February 7th, 2011

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!



Cover Shoot!

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

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!



A Holiday Gift

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Brrrr! 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!



Website Updates!

Monday, September 6th, 2010

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!



Wicked Intentions on the NYT Bestseller List!

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

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!



Orlando Booksigning

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

I’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.”



Conference Season

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Wicked Intentions got a wonderful review from Romantic Times Book Reviews:

4 1/2 stars. Top Pick!
“Hoyt uses her gift for reimagining classic fairy tale themes to create a magnificently rendered story that not only enchants but enthralls. With its mesmerizing plot and unforgettable characters, WICKED INTENTIONS will make readers eager for the next Maiden Lane novel.”

This weekend I’m in Denver for the very first RomCon. If you live in the area and haven’t had a chance to register for the conference, they will be letting people register at the door. If you are attending, please do stop by to say hi!



Happy Dance Reviews

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

I received two lovely reviews in the last two days. The first is from Publishers Weekly:

Starred Review!
“Bestseller Hoyt (To Desire a Devil) brings steamy sensuality to the slums of early 18th-century London in this engaging series launch. Demure widow Temperance Dews desperately needs funding for her orphanage. Lazarus Huntington, the famously debauched Lord Caire, needs to find out who murdered one of his mistresses. Lazarus offers Temperance an interesting bargain: if she will be his guide in the grimy neighborhood of St. Giles, he will pay the rent she owes and introduce her to more respectable nobility who might serve as patrons. Dire circumstances force the pair into intimate situations as they discover each other’s deepest secrets, and Temperance reveals the passion hidden beneath her puritanical dress. Readers will enjoy the unusual pairing of an aristocratic man and a poor but educated widow, enhanced by earthy, richly detailed characterizations and deft historical touches.”

The second from Romantic Times Book Reviews:

4 1/2 Stars, TOP PICK!
“Hoyt uses her gift for reimagining classic fairy tale themes to create a magnificently rendered story that not only enchants but enthralls. With its mesmerizing plot and unforgettable characters, WICKED INTENTIONS will make readers eager for the next Maiden Lane novel.”



Summer Heat

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

I spent last weekend putting together four raised vegetable beds made from cedar wood, although I’ve only filled one so far with soil. We planted tomatoes–yellow pear and brandywine–and carrots and multi-colored swiss chard. And then it rained the rest of the weekend and early this week and the entire backyard flooded! I’m so glad I decided on raised beds. ;-)

There’s only a little over a month left until the release of Wicked Intentions, the first book in my Maiden Lane series. I’ve posted the video for Wicked Intentions, along with a new research article, St. Giles and the Gin Craze on the Extras page. I’m giving away my very last arc of Wicked Intentions in my website contest along with a gift card for Barnes and Noble bookstores. Finally, for a limited time only I’ll be giving away a free first chapter excerpt booklet for Wicked Intentions–simply go to my contact page and order one.

Enjoy!



Ahhhh!

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Woot! I’m happy to report that I turned in the first draft of Notorious Pleasures last week. I’ll have a week or two to get caught up in my garden (where have all those weeds come from?) before I get revision notes from my editor and I’ll go back to writing.

Meanwhile, I have a few website updates: There’s a new Turkish page for my Turkish readers. Non-Turkish readers can check out the lovely cover of The Raven Prince Turkish edition! Speaking of which, I’ve updated the French page with all the covers to date–beautiful! The book of the month is Jennifer Haymore’s A Hint of Wicked.

Finally, Brenda Novak’s annual online auction to benefit diabetes research is going on now until the end of May. I have three items up for sale: an advance readers copy of Wicked Intentions; a basket of goodies, including all my books, assorted teas, and British biscuits; and for writers, I’m hosting a brunch for three at RWA nationals in Orlando–I’m thinking mimosas will have to be on the menu! ;-)



 

 

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