Friday, January 15, 2010

LAST CHANCE Excerpt is up and it's Friday! So Let's Have Some Fun!

Hey All--

Hope you enjoyed the excerpt of LAST CHANCE. Now you have a peek at the entire trilogy and it's only 38 days until NO CHANCE releases! Yay!

An e-newsletter will go out on February 23, so be sure to sign up on the mailing list if you haven't already. I'll have giveaways all day long on release day. Tell everyone you know to drop by. I'm really hoping sales will go through the roof that first week!

I'll be doing several guest blogs and interviews before and after February 23. The day of each blog or interview, I'll announce the location and give you the link, but if you'd like to go ahead and mark your calendar, here's where I'll be:

February 15 - Romance University
February 18 - Barnes and Noble Mystery Club Online Discussion Board
February 19 - RomCon
February 23 - NO CHANCE release (blogging and contests all day here)
February 24 - Riding with the Top Down
February 25 - Loves Romance and More
February 26 - Book Binge

Whew! Gonna have some fun!

Okay, today, I have two prizes for two random commenters.

One commenter will win a $25 Barnes and Noble

One commenter will win an autographed copy of my entire trilogy.

And all you have to do is tell me what you're reading today. I'll announce the winners at 8:00 pm CST, so be sure to check back to see if you won!

To get us started, I'll tell you what I'm reading: The synopsis for my new book. Yep, it's a working day for me, but it's still fun. What about you?

81 comments:

Unknown said...

I am reading Up Close and Personal by Carla Cassidy...So far so good.

Christy Reece said...

Happy Friday, Sarah!

Unknown said...

I am reading Under the Dome by Stephen King. It is great. Looking forward to you new books.

Jennifer D. said...

Great excerpt for Last Chance! I'm really looking forward to 2/23 and the beginning on the new trilogy.

I'm currently reading Catherine Mann's Renegade.

Christy Reece said...

Thanks so much, Tonja! And Stephen King is one of my all time favorite non-romance authors. Enjoy!

oklanannie said...

The book I'm reading today is "Proof By Seduction" by Courtney Milan. I'm really liking Madame Esmerelda's "fortune telling".

Have a fab Friday!

Diana said...

Hi Christy. Today my goal is to finish No Mercy by Lori Armstrong. Started it yesterday and it is really pretty good. I usually don't like stories in the first person, but this one grabbed me from the beginning and won't let go! I'm trying to compile a list of books that I read for this year. Goal is 75...so wish me luck! (ps..I have yours in my pile!) thanx...Diana

Christy Reece said...

Thanks so much, Jennifer! I'm looking forward to February 23 too! (:

Jackie P said...

To Hot To Hold...by Stephanie Tyler still.

MariElle said...

Today I'm reading a Kasey Michaels- How to Tempt a Duke- have some CR's in my TBR pile- which seems to get bigger by the day- even though I read at least 5-7 books a week- I just keep finding authors I like 8~)

Have a good weekend and I hope it's a bit warmer where you are

Ida Brugler said...

YAY!!!!
*happy dancing all over blog*
38 DAYS!!!

*looks around* Oops sorry!

HI CHRISTY! *waves*

Ummmm, I have a plan! I am going to be at WalMart for a while on Release day, and Stand by The
NO CHANCE display.
And well......I won't tell... But I will post pics.of those Beautiful Books..YAY!!!!!

Oh sorry back to subject at hand.. Today I am reading MOONSTRUCK. By Julie Kenner...

I hope everyone has a Great Day!

*happy dancing out of blog*

Christina R. said...

Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James. Awesome book:)

mark p sadler said...

Roberto BolaƱo's novel 2666

Unknown said...

I started Run to You last night. I read the first two stories early this week. Hope to finish it today. What a great series! Love it!

Amy

Aly said...

Woo hoo! Excerpts! My fav...well besides getting the whole book :)

I am just starting Watchers by Dean Koontz.

Aly

Christy Reece said...

Oklanannie, Courtney's book is on my list to buy this weekend! Happy Friday!

Modokker said...

Hi Christy,

Yesterday i read Sizzle by Julie Garwood and today i am starting Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan!! Now i need to go read the excerpt for Last Chance!

Lisa

happy Friday!

Diane McAndrew said...

I am reading "The Scarpetta Factor" by Patricia Cornwell...it's not too bad but it is very long.

Christy Reece said...

Hey Diana, 75 books is an awesome goal. Good luck! Hope you enjoy mine!

Christy Reece said...

Hey Jackie, enjoy To Hot to Hold! I think the third book in the trilogy comes out on the 26th. Yay!

Christy Reece said...

Hey MariElle, wow, 5-7 books a week. That's awesome! Hope you enjoy my books when you get to them.

Supposed to be in the mid-50s this week, which feels like summertime compared to what we had last week.

Hope you have a great weekend too!

Christy Reece said...

LOL. Ida, you need to get some energy! And oh how I would love for there to be a display of NO CHANCE! However, a photo of you standing beside my books on a bookstore shelf would be awesome. Can't wait!

Christy Reece said...

Hey Christina, thanks for stopping by! I've heard good things about Lorelei James's books. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

Christy Reece said...

Hi Mark, several people have recommended Robert Bolano's books. I need to read him!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

Christy Reece said...

Hey Amy, I'm thrilled you enjoyed the first two books and that you're now reading RUN TO ME. Hope you like it too!

And how cool that you read them all in one week!

Have a great weekend!

Christy Reece said...

Hey Aly, Dean Koontz is an author I so need to read. So many people love him. He's been on my TBR list for way too long without me trying him. Need to make reading him a priority in 2010!

Enjoy your weekend!

Christy Reece said...

Hey Lisa, love Julie Garwood! I've heard wonderful things about Sizzle. And Christine Feehan is awesome!

Hope you enjoy the LAST CHANCE excerpt. Have a great weekend!

Christy Reece said...

Hi Diane, thanks for stopping by. Enjoy Patricia Cornwell's book! She's incredible!

Have a great weekend!

Ida Brugler said...

Energy??? Hummmm. Yeah i need a little.

Ok, now i guess i have to take someone with me to take the pic. It might ruin those pretty books if i am in it. Just to warn you.

And when RETURN TO ME came out. it had it's own End Cap display at one of the WalMart's I go to!!!
RESCUE ME was in on the main shelf.
Now RUN TO ME was a hard one to find I had to order it online.

Kara C said...

Christy,

I'm reading Renegade by Catherine Mann and finishing up Taste of Fear by Shannon McKenna. Just starting (again) Run to Me. Got to get ready for next month!
Your new trilogy with RESCUE us from the CR drought we've been in lately as you books RETURN to the stores. I'm sure we'll all RUN to get our own copy. (Weak I know ,but it may be the LAST CHANCE to use the first trilogy titles in our not so funny jokes.)
Hope everyone's weekend is fabulous.

Christy Reece said...

Oh Ida, you get a gold star for knowing where my books were in Walmart. And thank you for ordering RUN TO ME. (:

You're such a sweetie!

Christy Reece said...

LOL, Kara, too fun! And that took some work!

Maybe we'll have a SECOND CHANCE to play with the titles before I announce the new ones. (:

Have a great weekend!

ErinT said...

I am reading Coming Undone by Lauren Dane. Excellent book so far!

Christy Reece said...

Hey Erin, Lauren Dane is great! Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!

Kara C said...

Erin T,
I read the Lauren Dane book last week. Soo good!

CrystalGB said...

I am reading Lover Avenged by JR Ward. I am enjoying it.

Mary G said...

Good One. You are so smart Kara C!!
Jackie are you liking Too Hot To Hold?

Mary G said...

Hi Christy
I'm still in my reading slump but I have a fab beta read to finish this weekend. Then I'll decide from my TBR pile. I still haven't read all the ones I got at Christmas & new ones are releasing daily like Stolen Seduction by Elisabeth Naughton.

Ida Brugler said...

*taking Gold star*....... Wow! Cool! thanks....... *running to start a gold star collection*

Jackie P said...

Mary G, I am really liking To Hot To Hold it is just taking me awhile to get through, it is not the book, I just have been soooo busy! Looking forward to the end of the month for the new one to come out. Trying to figure out what to read next. Everyone gave such good suggestions. I read quite a few from there. I am on pins and needles for Nina Bruhns book to come out in April(That is after I read Last Chance:)).

Jackie P said...

I can't BELIEVE I am asking this but, earlier when Christy was having the week long contest. I could have swore someone mentioned another author that does seal or opt type books that were really good. It wasn't the author that wrote about the character Dallas(my memory has gone out the window these last 2 weeks) but someone esle. Help anyone?

Mary G said...

Cindy Gerard - Into The Dark
Dallas & Amy - SO GOOD.

Christy Reece said...

Just received this in an email. Adding to the blog so she can be entered in the drawing.

Gail Reddin: I'm reading Dean Koontz RELENTLESS at the moment.

oklanannie said...

Jackie P -- Marliss Melton has some fantastic SEAL books. She has a good website where you can check out her books and read about the author as well.

Mary G said...

Obviously I read too fast. I gave you info you didn't want. Sorry.

Christy Reece said...

Crystal, JR Ward is another author I'm dying to try. She has a tremendous following.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

Christy Reece said...

Mary G, we've got to get you out of your reading slump!

Recommendation Monday is coming up!

Laurie White said...

Hi Christy, I'm currently reading DROP SHOT by Harlan Coben. Good stuff!!

Christy Reece said...

Cindy Gerard is awesome! Even though Into the Dark had a beautiful HEA ending, I cried at the end. Can you believe that? Yeah, a tough girl like me. (:

Christy Reece said...

Oh yeah, Marliss Melton. Awesome books!

Christy Reece said...

Hey Laurie, thanks for stopping by! Harlan Coben is another author I've always wanted to try. Adding him along with Dean Koontz as another must read for this year.

Have a great weekend!

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Sharon said...

I'm reading The Richest Man Who Ever Lived by Steven K. Scott. Wishing you great success Christy!

Sharon Reece
http://grandmaisawriter.blogspot.com

Jackie P said...

Mary G no problem, I couldn't think of her name! Oklanannie, I have read her and she is good. I think it might have been Catherine Mann, I kept looking back anyway it will come to me in my sleep. :)

All of you guys are soooo much fun.

Christy Reece said...

Hey Sharon, great to see you here! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have a great weekend!

Mary G said...

Cherry Adair is another.
Must be the "C" names. Cindy, Cherry and and oh yeah Christy LOL.

Christy Reece said...

This comes from Kara in answer to Jackie's question. She was having trouble getting on the blog:

...other authors besides Cindy Gerard who writes SEALS type books. Marliss Melton, Shannon K Butcher, and Suzanne Brockmann come to mind. All great!

Tawania said...

Hi Christy,
I can't wait until your book release, it's on my wishlist and I will definitely be picking it up. :) I am reading The Mammoth Book Of Vampire Romance Various Authors. I'm wishing you much success on your release. :))

Anonymous said...

I'm reading I know ,this is a reread book getting ready for some new ones , it is Return To Me by Christy Reece. what can I say .

Emily said...

Getting ready for a new book coming out, refreshing story lines from old books Return to Me

Mama Gail said...

I have really enjoyed your 1st trilogy and am looking forward to the next Last Chance Rescue book. I guess I am a bookaholic. Got to have a book with me. I am reading Nina Bruhn's book "If Looks Could Chill". And I want the other one now and not April. Can't wait to get No Chance in my hands!!!!

Julie Hurwitz said...

Took me a while to read through the comments since I was making notes on future books to buy.

But today, I'm reading "Make Mine Midnight" by Annmarie McKenna. I'll probably finish it this afternoon. And next up is "Cat's Meow" by Nicole Austin.

Christy Reece said...

Hey Tawania, thanks for coming by. And thanks for looking forward to reading NO CHANCE!

Mammoth Book of Vampire Romances. Way cool!

Christy Reece said...

Aw, thanks Emily. Hope you enjoy your reread of RETURN TO ME. I told Kara the other day I can't think of a nicer compliment than to be told your book is being reread. That's just a fantabulous thing to be told!

Christy Reece said...

Mama Gail, I'm thrilled you stopped by! So glad you enjoyed my first trilogy. And even gladder that you're looking forward to the new one.

Being a bookaholic is a good thing! And I think there are several here that are feeling the same way about Nina Bruhn's trilogy. Have got to get to it. Have heard so many wonderful things about her books!

Have a great weekend!

Christy Reece said...

Hey Julie, thanks so much for stopping by. I've read several Annmarie McKenna's books and have really enjoyed them. Now gotta check out Nicole Austin.

Have a great weekend!

Jane said...

I'm reading Paula Graves "Cowboy Alibi."

Thomas Fortenberry said...

Reading The Ape Who guards the Balance, by Elizabeth Peters. Love Amelia Peabody!!!

Diane said...

I am reading, "Rescue Me"...A friend told me about your books, earlier today. I called Borders Books, had them put the first of the Trilogy on hold for me and went and picked it up. I so have to thank my friend "Thank You Ida"....I have started reading it and already I can tell I will be up all night reading!

Amber E. said...

Hi Christy! I'm getting ready to read Stephanie Tyler's "To Hot To Hold". I honestly just finished reading your book "Run To Me" last night, and loved it. I haven't came across "Return To Me" yet. I hated to read them out of order, but I couldn't wait. I'm anxiously waiting for Gabe's and Cole's books to come out. February can't come quick enough! Have a great weekend.

Christy Reece said...

From Donna Labbe on Facebook:

I'm reading Susan Mallery High Powered Hot Blooded

Christy Reece said...

From Kay Boyajan on Facebook:

reading your 1st trilogy for the 2nd time

Christy Reece said...

Hey Jane, I love Paula Graves! She one of my RWA chapter members. Such a wonderful person and a great writer.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

Christy Reece said...

Hey Thomas, sounds like a good read! The Ape Who Guards the Balance. What a great title.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful weekend!

Christy Reece said...

Hey Diane, thank you so much. I'm thrilled you're trying RESCUE ME and that you're enjoying it. And how cool that you went out immediately and got it! So glad that Borders had it.

Ida is earning all sorts of gold stars today! Thank you, Ida!

Kara C said...

Amber E,
No Return to Me? I may have to send you a copy myself. That's Noah's story and he's so, well, Noah! lol Maybe you'll win the book in this contest!

Christy Reece said...

Amber, thanks so much. So excited that you enjoyed RUN TO ME! Let me know if you can't find RETURN TO ME. Okay?

And enjoy Stephanie Tyler's Too Hot to Hold. Everyone here who's read it has loved it!

Amber E. said...

Hi Christy and Kara C! Thanks for the help. I've checked the local Barnes & Noble and our library and no luck but still have one more bookstore to check, wish me luck. I definitely can't wait to read Noah's story. I'm very curious what his story is.

Beverly said...

I am reading two things today; World Mythology and Deception by Amanda Quick

Christy Reece said...

Congratulations to Aly (Nutty Mother). She is the winner of the $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble.

And congratulations to Tawania. She is the winner of a signed copy of my first trilogy.

Ladies, please email me at christy@christyreece.com with you mailing address.

Thanks to everyone for playing. Stay tuned for more giveaways in the upcoming weeks leading up to release day on February 23!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Karyn Hall said...

I'm reading U is for Undertow and Living a LIterary LIfe.