HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY: THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED

with Cinderella’s Slipper Ornament

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{Books courtesy of Penguin/Berkley; Ornament autographed by author, Lila DiPasqua}

Giveaway open to US and Canada *only* (No P.O Boxes)

and will end Dec. 13th, 2010 at midnight

 

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THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED

{#2 in the Fiery Tales series}

A Fiery Tales Collection

By Lila DiPasqua

Historical Romance

Berkley (Sensation) Trade

ISBN: 978-0425237007

OUT NOW!

Read our review HERE

Inspired by “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Ugly Duckling, and “The Princess and the Pea,” Lila DiPasqua spins three sexy tales that give new meaning to the term bedtime story…

The Marquis’ New Clothes: To save her cousin, Aimee de Miran must retrieve a jeweled ring from the most sinfully seductive man at court, the Marquis de Nattes. But to search his considerable wardrobe she’ll have to get very close to the notorious rake…and soon she finds herself very close to him indeed, with his clothes—and hers—utterly forgotten…

The Lovely Duckling: Reputed for his carnal skills, Joseph d’Alumbert prefers amorous encounters without emotional entanglement—until a quick-witted lady stirs tender feelings and hot desire. Emilie de Sarron suffered burns to her body as an infant, and keeps her scars—and her heart—well hidden. But Joseph is determined to peel away her inhibitions, one slow steamy kiss at a time, to reveal the beautiful swan inside…

The Princess and the Diamonds: Princess Gabrielle can’t sleep at night. There is something hard in her bed. No, not just the stolen diamonds tucked under her mattress, but the handsome Marquis on it….whose carnal talents she can’t resist. But he threatens her secret mission, and worse, she stands to lose far more than the diamonds—her heart is at stake….

“…Strong-minded heroines you can relate to, breathtaking carnally gifted male leads… A sexy collection that readers will love.” – Fresh Fiction.

“Ripe with steamy affairs, these lusty stories are hot enough to warm the coldest winter night.” – Publishers Weekly

 

Watch for Lila DiPasqua’s next book in the Fiery Tales series—a sexy Cinderella retelling as it’s never been done before!

A MIDNIGHT DANCE

{#3 in the Fiery Tales series}

A Fiery Tale

By Lila DiPasqua

Historical Romance

Berkley (Sensation) Trade

ISBN: 978-0425241981

Out August 2, 2011

 

Inspired by the tale of Cinderella, Lila DiPasqua weaves a steamy story that offers a glass slipper, a dangerous deception, and an impoverished beauty determined to find her handsome prince…and make him pay.

 

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The Princess In His Bed by Lila DiPasqua Paperback: 336 Publisher: Berkley Trade Available: November 2, 2010 Genre: Historical Romance Source: Publisher Reviewed by: Sophia (FV)

The Marquis’ New Clothes

To save her cousin, Aimee must retrieve a jeweled ring from the most sinfully seductive man at court, the Marquis de Nattes. But to search his considerable wardrobe she’ll have to get very close to the notorious rake…and soon she finds herself very close to him indeed, with his clothes—and hers—utterly forgotten…

Both Aimee and Adam are attracted to each other.  Aimee would like to deny that fact since Adam, a friend of her late husband has a reputation as a rake.  Adam has wanted Aimee for years but she was the wife of his late friend and therefore off limits.  But now her mourning period is over, and when Adam turns up the heat, he is not to be resisted.  Adam is unknowingly in possession of a stolen ring that Aimee is trying to retrieve to save her cousin and in her quest to find it, she finds herself in a few awkward, and sexy situations. I liked that although this was a very sexy story it was also written with a touch of humor.  Aimee’s internal dialog is cute and she made me laugh several times.  Adam is a sexy beast in the boudoir and any lady he sets his sites on should consider herself very lucky.  The Marquis’ New Clothes is a very light, funny story, sort of like an “I Love Lucy” episode, with a very sexy twist.  I very much enjoyed Aimee’s antics on behalf of her cousin and the hot steamy romance between her and Adam.

The Lovely Duckling

Reputed for his carnal skills, Joseph d’Alumbert prefers amorous encounters without emotional entanglement—until a quick-witted lady stirs tender feelings as well as hot desire. Emilie suffered burns to her body as an infant, and keeps her scars—and her heart—well hidden. But Joseph is determined to peel away her inhibitions, one slow steamy kiss at a time, to reveal the beautiful swan inside…

The Lovely Duckling is an emotional romance.  Emilie, has hidden herself from society ashamed of the scars she bears as a result of a fire when she was a child.  She was chastised and shunned at her coming out and has never forgiven those who caused her emotional scars.  Joseph was present the night Emilie was devastated by the cruel remarks make about her scars and although he could have stopped it, he did not.  Now years later, Emilie is ready experience the physical pleasures of sex and attends her aunts masquerade party with the intention of indulging in carnal pleasures.  Out of guilt, Joseph has posed as his twin brother Vincent and has not only gotten to know Emilie, but has come to care for her very much.  The thought of her giving herself to another is enough to drive him mad but since he has not been honest with her about his identity, he finds himself in a tangled web of lies that could cause him to lose Emilie forever.

This is my favorite story of the three novellas in A Princess In His Bed.  Although the heroine struggles with self-confidence she has a very strong core that made me like her very much.   Joseph complicates his romance with Emilie with a mess of lies, but he truly is a changed man and wants to protect and love her.  The ending was dramatic and a came about rather quickly but I still loved how it all played out.  A wonderfully romantic retelling of this classic tale.

The Princess and the Diamonds

Princess Gabrielle can’t sleep at night. There is something hard in her bed. No, not just the stolen diamonds tucked under her mattress, but the handsome marquis on it….whose carnal talents she can’t resist. But he threatens her secret mission, and worse, she stands to lose far more than the diamonds—her heart is at stake….

Mathias is probably my favorite hero in this set of novellas in that he is drop dead sexy and his character is well developed.  His back story is touching and he’s just all around likable.  The problem I had with this story was with the heroine.  Like Mathias, her motives are noble but I never felt the warmth from her character and therefore the romance faltered a bit for me.  I did enjoy the story,  however for me this was the weakest of the three in the romance department.

I am once again impressed by Lila DiPasqua’s fresh take on the age old classic fairy tales.  These novellas are hot, steamy and entertaining.  I look forward to reading the upcoming full length novel by Ms. DiPasqua, A Midnight Dance.

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Awakened by a Kiss by Lila DiPasqua Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Berkley Trade Available: August 3, 2010 Genre: Erotic Historical Romance Book received from: Author

Three classic fairytales—“Sleeping Beauty,” “Puss in Boots,” and “Little Red Riding Hood”—cleverly retold with enough sensual twists to prove wickedly ever after does exist…

Sleeping Beau: Five years ago, the notorious rake, Adrien d’Aspe, Marquis de Beaulain, was awakened by a sensuous kiss—and experienced a night of raw ecstasy that was branded into his memory. Years later, he spots his mysterious seductress—and this time, he has no intention of letting her go…

Little Red Writing: Nicolas de Savignac, Comte de Lambelle, has been assigned by the King to uncover the secret identity of the author writing scandalous stories about powerful courtiers. He never expected his investigation would lead to his grandmother’s house, or to a ravishing woman who would stir his deepest hunger…

Bewitching in Boots: Elisabeth de Roussel, daughter of the King, is accustomed to getting what she wants—and she wants Tristan de Tiersonnier, Comte de Saint-Marcel, an ex-commander of the King’s private Guard. A recent injury has forced Tristan to leave his distinguished position, but Elisabeth is determined to make him see he’s every bit the man he once was—and more than man enough for her…

Reviewed by: Fiction Vixen

Awakened by a Kiss is Lila DiPasqua’s debut and is the retelling of three classic fairytales, each retold with a unique erotic spin. 

Sleeping Beau

Five years ago, Adrien d’Aspe, notorious rake and bastard son to the King, finds himself awakened by a kiss.  His mysterious masked lady showed him a night pure carnal pleasure and he has never forgotten her.  Thinking he would never see his mystery seductress again, he is shocked to find that she is visiting the same chateau as he is, and she is to be married soon.  Time is short and all he can think of is finding out who she really is, why she came to him that night and making love to her again.

Catherine de Villecourt is mortified when she realizes the man she seduced in the night five years ago is at the chateau.  She expected to never see him again and for very good reason.  She’d like to keep her head.  Her maid drugged Adrien’s drink five years ago and that is a very serious offense.  Convinced she could be charged with trying to poison the Marquis de Beaulain, she intends to stay well away from him.  The problem is, she has never forgotten their night of passion and finds his attentions almost irresistible. 

Sleeping Beau  is a very sexy tale with a deliciously naughty hero and a heroine who drives him wild.  They are absolutely perfect for each other and their chemistry is wonderfully steamy.  Although their relationship begins as purely sexual, their emotional relationship develops gradually while they explore the passion they ignited years ago.  

This is an erotically charged short story, that will thrust you into the time period, leaving you smiling as Adrien and Catherine find their happily ever after.

Little Red Writing

Anne de Vignon is a writer of romantic poetry.  She also writes illegal stories under the pen name Gilbert Leduc that mock very powerful ‘gentlemen’ of the upper class.  The King is outraged and has ordered his musketeers to find this mysterious writer and arrest him/her. Nicholas de Savignac, known as le Loup (the wolf) is an ambitious man and this arrest could put him in the good graces of the king and therefore further his career.  When he meets Anne he is totally taken with her but suspects that she or one of her sisters could be the notorious Gilbert Leduc.  Nicholas finds Anne utterly irresistible and becomes torn between his own ambitions, and his heart. 

I love a hero that keeps me on my toes and keeps me wondering if he’ll come through and do right thing.  Nicholas certainly fits the bill.  He’s bad but oh so good, with the  righteous hero is simmering just beneath the surface.  But that’s not all he has simmering if you know what I mean.  Nicholas is a lusty lover and although he is a threat to Anne’s very freedom, she is a lucky lady to be the object of his desire.  Luckily, she is quite open to his affections. 

Little Red Writing is a wonderfully entertaining story and very sexy.  I loved the hero and heroine, and wish this one would have been a little longer since I didn’t get nearly enough of Nicholas and Anne. 

Bewitching In Boots

Elisabeth de Roussel is yet another illegitimate child of the King.  She happens to be his favorite and is used to getting what she wants.  And she wants Tristan de Tiersonnier, Comte de Saint-Marcel, an ex-commander of the King’s private Guard.  Now that she is widowed, she fears her father will choose yet another husband for her and she’s not having it.  She’s been in love with Tristan from afar and now is the time to act on it.  She is determined to make the King see that Tristan is suitable husband material.

Tristan, retired from service due to an injury and is struggling with his self worth.  His chateau is in a bit of disrepair and he’s just not feeling like the man he used to be.  When hurricane Elisabeth blows into his life and shakes things up, he ‘rises’ to the challenge so to speak.  He is deliciously dominate in the bedroom but he has no idea that Elisabeth is actually the one in charge. 

Bewitching In Boots is my favorite of all three short stories.  I loved that the heroine was the aggressor, determined to get her man.  Although she is the scheming type, Elisabeth is utterly charming. I was on her side from the get go.  The bedroom scenes in Bewitching In Boots were smoking hot!  Tristan is super sexy, in charge and the perfect match for the feisty Elisabeth. 

Awakened by a Kiss is beautifully written, and wonderfully entertaining.  Lila DiPasqua puts a steamy erotic twist on classic fairytales that will make you rethink the purpose of a bedtime story.  I most certainly look forward to more from this author. 

 

 

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****Giveaway****

I have an extra copy of Awakened by a Kiss so I’m giving it away!  Lila DiPasqua has generously offered to include a signed bookmark as well as a signed bookplate as well! 

Leave a comment on this review for entry.  Open to everyone.  Giveaway ends on August 6.  Good luck!!