Heartland Writers Group

Congratulations to Cindy Kirk for signing a book deal with Harlequin’s Silhouette Special Edition!

Our very own Victoria Alexander has a hit with the re-release of “The Perfect Wife.”

“The Perfect Wife” rose to #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List!

The perfect wife should be beautiful, trusting, and absolutely agreeable—or so the Earl of Wyldewood thought. But in New York Times bestselling author Victoria Alexander’s intriguing tale, he finds that marriage is about more than mere appearances . . .

When the Earl of Wyldewood meets Sabrina Winfield, he thinks he’s found the ideal match. Graceful and genteel, the elegant blonde will look simply exquisite displayed on his arm. And a lady like Sabrina will undoubtedly occupy her time with proper matters, leaving him free to pursue his own pleasures . . .

But beneath Sabrina’s delicate beauty lies the most infuriatingly stubborn, wildly adventurous woman the earl has ever met. She’s nothing like the perfect wife he had imagined. And before long, all he can think of is quieting her biting wit (with his kisses), putting an end to her outlandish schemes (with his own carefully planned seduction), and doing everything in his power to become the perfect husband.

Available in bookstores now!

HWG welcomes Cyndy Salzmann!

Cyndy has a new book release, “Crime & Clutter” and it is available at all bookstores!

The long awaited second installment in my Friday Afternoon Club Mystery series has hit bookstore shelves!

A storage unit, a 1963 Volkswagen van, and tattered letters reveal shattering secrets from the ‘60s.

It’s been a year since Mary Alice lost her father—the father she never really knew. Now she’s stuck cleaning out his rubbish from a storage unit. Just when she’d rather it all go away from her well-ordered life, her secret is discovered by the feisty Marina, one of the six members of the Friday Afternoon Club. When these friends make it their mission to help Mary Alice tackle her stash, they arrive at the storage unit, prepared to clean. But what they discover takes them on a riotous ride through the crime and clutter of the sixties, the angst and betrayal of those caught in The Revolution, and the forgiveness that can only come through acceptance of a different kind of Cause. And just like it’s precursor, Dying to Decorate, Crime & Clutter includes fun, easy, and tantalizing recipes.

HWG WELCOMES TINA GAYLE!

This bright talent has a new book release called “Baby Decision” by Amira Press and is available now.

A small blurb from the book or you can find more information about the book at www.amirapress.com.

Susan York faces the biggest decision of her life. A baby or college? Unmarried and confused, Susan is not looking for a guy. She only wants to get through her classes without getting sick. Colt Lefevour needs help with his English Lit assignments until he discovers Susan is pregnant. Hurt from his ex-girlfriend aborting his child, he wants to be the father of Susan’s baby, but can he convince her to let him help?

“Sweet Like Honey” is now in bookstores!

KUDOS to Kim for receiving 4 1/2 STARS from Romantic Times Magazine for this April 2008 release from Kimani Press. This is a fabulous honor. Way to go!

Here is a blurb from the book . . . . .

Honey Ambrose is a hot mess-literally. Her online sex-toy business has become a huge success, leaving her house overflowing with her ever-popular inventory. Honey’s brother hires professional organizer Houston Pace to help her out, but when Houston arrogantly insists that anyone who needs gadgets doesn’t know what they’re doing in bed, Honey takes matters-and her toys-into her own hands.
He’ll teach her all about love

Houston begins to fall in love, but Honey’s fear of intimacy stalls their promising relationship. He is willing to patiently earn her trust, but when Honey’s past-and her family-interferes, he’ll have to step up to prove that real love is strong, true and oh so sweet.

Welcome to the Heartland Writers Group!

Our new members are:

Cyndy Salzmann

Terry Oswald and

Tina Gayle

CONGRATULATIONS! 

“Secrets of a Proper Lady” has been nominated for Romantic Time’s Historical Romance of the Year!

 Victoria, we wish you the best of luck!!

For more information regarding additional nominees, follow the link.  http://romantictimes.com/books_awards.php?type=book&level=1&year=2007

Victoria Alexander is a nominee for the Romantic Times 2007 Career Achievement Award!  This is an amazing accomplishment and we wish you the best of luck!

FIRST SALE NEWS FOR KATHLEEN GRIEVE

She recently signed a contract for her book “The Doctor’s Deception,” with The Wild Rose Press.

Congratulations, Kathleen.  Please send Kathleen an email congratulating her on her first sale!

EXCERPT:  

     Faith opened the door and there he stood.  She’d seen Dr. Lassiter in a suit and tie before.  He didn’t always wear scrubs while in the unit.  But she should’ve known after her traitorous reaction to him lately, that tonight would be different–more personal.

     Her breath caught.

     Okay, to be fair, she did want his body.  She could admit that freely to herself.

     His honey blonde hair was damp and curled slightly at his collar.  From the wet look, he’d waited until the last minute to get ready.  Nothing vain about this man.  The dark dinner jacket he wore accentuated his powerful shoulders and broad chest.  The white shirt set a sharp contrast to his tan skin.  Her fingers itched to loosen the simple black silk tie and unbutton the top buttons of his shirt to get to what lay underneath.

     “Hello, Faith.”Slowly exhaling, she silently whistled and gazed into his eyes.  Jeez, get a grip.  Here she was undressing him before the evening had even begun.  But, the heat radiating from the brown depths set off fire alarms in her brain. 

     Finally.  Melted chocolate.  Her gaze flew to his lips.  How would he taste?

     Try as she might, there was no shutting out reality.  Her stomach quivered in tandem with her thoughts.

     Oh, my. 

     “Hi, Dr. Lassiter,” she said, breathless. 

     This is not a date.  This is not a date.  This is not…

     His lips curved. 

Pam Crooks, one of our published authors, signed a new deal with Harlequin Historicals. They bought all three books blind! One of them will be featured for the 2009 Christmas anthology, which be released in October 2009. The other two will be out in early 2009 and early 2010 respectively.  Drop Pam an email regarding this fabulous achievement!