Amazon chooses WHAT I DID FOR A DUKE as one of the BEST BOOKS OF 2011!!

Happy Summer, Kittens! I hope you and yours are spending plenty of quality time lolling in the shade with good books this month. Speaking of HOT--I wanted to share some sizzling news with you: Amazon chose WHAT I DID FOR A DUKE as one of their Best Books of 2011 So Far!! It's an incredible honor, especially in light of the thousands of titles published this year and the other wonderful books chosen. All in all, it's been an amazing year for WHAT I DID FOR A DUKE (the fifth book in my Pennyroyal Green series--it rode in on a wave of raves, from Perfect 10's to Top Picks to "Desert Island Keeper" status. One reviewer called it the best romance she'd ever read...out of thousands. I couldn't be more touched and thrilled readers love the story and the series--and hugs to all of you who read it and shared your love with your friends!

Amazon was so thrilled with sales that they included the first book in series, THE PERILS OF PLEASURE, in their exclusive, limited-time, Big Deals e-book promotion--it's just $2.99 for a limited time for Kindle and Nook! This is a great opportunity to give the series a try if you haven't yet, or to pass word onto a friend you think might enjoy it. They can all be read separately and out of order quite easily.

Last, but oh-so-definitely-not-least: I recently learned our beloved Julia Quinn (yes, THAT Julia Quinn!) is a big fan of the Pennyroyal Green series--and her glowing endorsement will be on the cover of HOW THE MARQUESS WAS WON, the next book in the series. It's pre-ordering now at Amazon and Barnes & Noble! I love the story, and can't wait for you all to read it. Crossing my fingers you'll love it, too!

Thanks, darlings, and try not to melt in this summer heat. It helps to hold very still and read a good book, I've found. ;)