I’ve always loved August – Summer is winding down, and though it’s still hot as a firecracker in most places, by the end of the month there is a hint of cool relief to come. Plus there is that enticing scent of new crayons in the air as the kids get ready to head back to school! There is still plenty of time to indulge in a little cozy reading at the beach, or in the comfort of your own air-conditioned haven. And this month sees a wide variety of new cozies to choose from -there’s a little something for everyone here! Leading the way into August is Cleo Coyle’s latest installment of her Coffeehouse Mystery series, ROAST MORTEM (Berkley Prime Crime; $24.95). After being rescued by the firefighters of Ladder Company 189, Village Blend coffeehouse owner Clare Cosi is more than happy to come teach her new heroes how to make a good cup of coffee with their new espresso machine. While getting to know her new friends, she learns that somebody is touching café’s around town, putting the firefighters in more than usual danger. So being the natural nosy sleuth that she is, Clare begins to poke around,…

When I thought about the blog post this week I really wanted to be bright-eyed, and bushy-tailed detailing the totally wonderful time I had in Orlando at RWA 2010. However, I am sick, and while I understand that it’s a side effect of being worn down from the fun I had, I’m really ready to be over the sick, so I can truly reflect on the fun! I had the chance to attend RWA due to the generosity of Sara Reyes, and Fresh Fiction. It truly was a wonderful experience, and I would suggest anyone and everyone take the opportunity to attend even if like me you don’t think you want to be an author. Being surrounded by the amazing people of the publishing industry is really inspiring, and I have to admit had me giving a fleeting thought to writing a book. For all you other aspiring authors…your chances are still safe, because I don’t see myself writing a book, and I’m beginning to believe if you can’t visualize it you can’t achieve it. There were so many highlights, but two that really stand out was the opportunity to meet Robyn Carr. If you’ve been reading me you know…

WOW 3,000 followers? Thanks I'll try to be interesting! Honest # BTW it's my Saturday blog at http://bit.ly/bfKUrn and giving away some of the over 600 books we received at RWA10!! Poor Becky & tom! # @CandaceHavens try to enjoy the weather in LA, it's over 100 here for upteenth day! SO HOT!!!! Love Starz btw in reply to CandaceHavens # A picture of the Fresh Fiction team going through some of the books we'll be giving away – http://flic.kr/p/8qgiRP # I posted 35 photos on Facebook in the album "RWA 2010" http://fb.me/GmF7kAsk # @Shannon_Delany one of you. Did I get the name right? Typing is terrible tonight! #RWA10 in reply to Shannon_Delany # Fresh Pick is TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE by Kristan Higgins http://bit.ly/12OIV # Powered by Twitter Tools

My birthday falls at the end of August. When I was a kid I hated the fact that my birthday was during summer break because I never got to celebrate with cupcakes or cookies in class. Now that I work at a University, I find that my birthday falls on, or shortly after, the first day of school which means birthday celebrations come second to the start-of-semester madness. This year my birthday falls on a Sunday so I’ll have the day off. I think I’ll make it a “lazy day” and spend the day reading some romantic suspense. August has some great selections, which book should I choose? Hmmm. DESPERATE DEEDS Dee Davis A-Tac #3 Grand Central Publishing; $6.99 A-Tac, an elite CIA unit masquerading as faculty at an Ivy League college, is back. When a thieves steal a shipment of thermonuclear detonators, Commander Solomon has reason to suspect that information from inside A-Tac facilitated the heist. He instructs his team to set up a sting to recover the detonators and to trap the traitor. Operative Tyler Hanson is skeptical when Solomon appoints renowned physicist and Nobel Prize winner Owen Wakefield to head the team. Sparks fly as they work…

I survived another BIG conference, this time in Orlando at Walt Disney World. I think it’s actually the only time in my life to date I’ve been in Orlando and NOT gone for at least half a day to the Disney Parks. Sorry, can’t count the back lot experience in getting to the Living Seas Harper Collins party this time. Because it was really back lot. Don’t fault me, I enjoyed seeing the “behind the scenes” but since it was “business” I have to count it in the “not seeing Disney” column. Did get to see the glamorous Eloisa James and effervescent Wendy Corsi Staub at the party. Then rode back with Jenna Petersen which is always a treat! It’s odd, you met someone years ago and they stick with you for YEARS in a very good way! Only sad thing, I did NOT get a pirate hat OR a tiara. And we know how much I love tiaras! But what did I see this year? Staying in the Boardwalk Inn, I did get delicious breakfasts at the bakery each morning, ah I miss the chocolate croissants. Ah, just the croissants in general were delicious and who can avoid a…

@thehistorychic yes, tonight at Cafe Express before for dinner then the @rachelcaine signing at 7pm. A last hurrah for @legacy_books in reply to thehistorychic # @Theresa_Meyers ooh, thanks for the FABULOUS bookish #ff tag! We love the company you put us in and we LOVE books! in reply to Theresa_Meyers # RT @BeckyTalks: @FreshFiction how did the book signing go? <- it's tonight! Dinner first at Cafe Express. Join us? # @thehistorychic yup, 6ish for dinner at Cafe Express then head to @legacy_books for @rachelcaine signing at 7pm. It's a date! in reply to thehistorychic # RT @CandaceHavens: Sandra Brown, Harlen Coben, & one of my heroes Sara Paretsky here to chat about Hardcover Mysteries coming on I.D. COOL! # RT @CandaceHavens: Hey @freshfiction and @reelvixen I told Harlan Coben and Sandra Brown you guys said Hey. They said Hey back. 🙂 <- AWWW! # @heidi2524 where are you? at another Leverage con? Richard Dean Andersen, huh? We wanna see photo! in reply to heidi2524 # RT @Cafe_Brazil_DFW: Want to join the family? Cafe Brazil in Addison is hiring bussers, hosts, and servers. <- pls tell me you're open aft 2 # RT @sjreyes: my favorite librarians (not just cause…

February 2009 On Sale: February 1, 2009 Featuring: Grace Emerson; Callahan O’Shea 384 pages ISBN: 0373773552 EAN: 9780373773558 Mass Market Paperback $6.99 Add to Wish List Romance Contemporary Buy at Amazon.com Congrats! The 2010 RITA Winner for Best Contemporary Single Title Romance Too Good To Be True by Kristan Higgins How can a made-up Mr. Right be all wrong? When Grace Emerson’s ex-fiancé starts dating her younger sister, extreme measures are called for. To keep everyone from obsessing about her love life, Grace announces that she’s seeing someone. Someone wonderful. Someone handsome. Someone completely made up. Who is this Mr. Right? Someone…exactly unlike her renegade neighbor Callahan O’Shea. Well, someone with his looks, maybe. His hot body. His knife-sharp sense of humor. His smarts and big heart. Whoa. No. Callahan O’Shea is not her perfect man! Not with his unsavory past. So why does Mr. Wrong feel so…right? Looking for Mr. Right is a full time job! Excerpt “And so with this one act, Lincoln changed the course of American history. He was one of the most despised figures in politics in his day, yet he preserved the Union and is considered the greatest president our country ever had. And…

The Immortals After Dark #6 January 2009 On Sale: January 20, 2009 Featuring: Rydstrom Woede 352 pages ISBN: 1416580948 EAN: 9781416580942 Mass Market Paperback $7.99 Add to Wish List Romance Paranormal Buy at Amazon.com Congrats! The 2010 RITA Winner for Best Paranormal Romance Kiss Of A Demon King by Kresley Cole From New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole comes this spellbinding story of a demon king trapped by an enchantress for her wanton purposes — and the scorching aftermath that follows when he turns the tables and claims her as his captive. HIS OBSESSION… Sabine, Sorceress of Illusions: the evil beauty who surrenders her body, but not her heart. HER DOWNFALL… Rydstrom Woede: the ruthless warrior who vows to keep her at all costs. THEY WERE NEVER SUPPOSED TO WANT EACH OTHER THIS MUCH… With each smoldering encounter, their shared hunger only increases. If they can defeat the sinister enemy that stands between them, will Sabine make the ultimate sacrifice for her demon? Or will the proud king lay down his crown and arms to save his sorceress? Previous Picks

thank goodness. Home and in my OWN chair. I missed you chair! Honest! What news too! @legacy_books closing in a week, BN selling self # Cathy Lamb wites about "The Inspiration For Such A Pretty Face" get the scoop from behind the scene! http://bit.ly/daNdrr # Fresh Pick is THE LOST RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS by Barbara O'Neal winner of RITA with romantic elements http://bit.ly/12OIV # RT @ReelVixen Happy birthday a day late to @freshfiction! Here's to 6 years of book awesomeness and working the best job ever!<~thanks # RT @CidWrites @thehistorychic i got one of the Succubus books Tuesday and borrowed the 1st from @sisik – loving it! <~ u'll love 'em # the @rachelcaine signing @legacy_books on 8/6 is last rom signing. Want to make it a party? Show our appreciation? @dfwtea # Powered by Twitter Tools

thank goodness. Home and in my OWN chair. I missed you chair! Honest! What news too! @legacy_books closing in a week, BN selling self # Cathy Lamb wites about "The Inspiration For Such A Pretty Face" get the scoop from behind the scene! http://bit.ly/daNdrr # Fresh Pick is THE LOST RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS by Barbara O'Neal winner of RITA with romantic elements http://bit.ly/12OIV # RT @ReelVixen Happy birthday a day late to @freshfiction! Here's to 6 years of book awesomeness and working the best job ever!<~thanks # RT @CidWrites @thehistorychic i got one of the Succubus books Tuesday and borrowed the 1st from @sisik – loving it! <~ u'll love 'em # the @rachelcaine signing @legacy_books on 8/6 is last rom signing. Want to make it a party? Show our appreciation? @dfwtea # Powered by Twitter Tools