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On the 14th Day of #Bookmas…
Entangled Publishing gave to me…a chance to win: A Book Package featuring all of our 2020 Mass Market Paperback titles.
In the spotlight today…
A preview of upcoming Entangled Publishing’s 2021 titles:
We are very excited for what’s to come in 2021, and here are five standout Entangled titles that we cannot wait to share with readers in the coming year!
Follow Me Under by Helen Hardt – 1/26/2021
She gave him control in the bedroom. But is she losing control of her identity? Dating Boston’s billionaire bachelor has opened up a new world for Skye Manning. Opportunities are suddenly everywhere, her new career is flourishing, and she experiences luxury she’s only seen in the pages of magazines. So why does she feel like she’s losing herself?
Braden Black never meant to fall for Skye, and he still tries to resist a relationship he knows he’s not wired for. But not only has Skye awoken something inside him—he’s stirring something dark and forbidden inside his Cinderella. Something even he can’t control…
The Spinster and the Rake by Eva Devon – 2/9/2021
Inspired by the works of Austen with a twist, the marriage game is afoot! From smoldering kisses and financial ruination, to finding the perfect match with whom one can be their true self, Regency England hasn’t been so bold since The Netherfield Ball…
The Duke of Stanhope just wants to be alone. So does Georgiana Bly. But a steamy kiss in the library forces them to wed. Will her terrible family connections ruin any chance they have at love, or will the duke realize that a perfect wife is the last kind of wife he truly desires?
The Poet by Lisa Renee Jones – 3/9/2021
New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones brings a fresh, modern take to the thriller genre that will keep you guessing until the very end.
“The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth.” -Jean Cocteau
Some call him friend or boss.
Some call him husband or dad.
Some call him son, even a favorite son.
But the only title that matters to him is the one the media has given him: The Poet.
A name he earned from the written words he leaves behind after he kills that are as dark and mysterious as the reason he chooses his victims.
One word, two, three, a story in a poem, a secret that only Detective Samantha Jazz can solve. Because he’s writing this story for her.
She just doesn’t know it yet.
Back in the Burbs by Avery Flynn – 3/30/2021
Welcome to Huckleberry Hills, where the grass must be clipped to two and a half inches, all the front doors are painted soft sage or blue chiffon, and the neighbors always want to know what’s going on behind everyone else’s six-foot privacy fence—and thanks to an anonymous neighborhood app filled with all the latest gossip, everyone does…
What happens when your too-sexy-for-his-own-good contractor from hell ends up being your next door neighbor and his dog decides that you’re his person and that breaking into your house is part of the hound dog code? Sure, I consider dognapping until Mr. Have Hammer Won’t Show Up fixes my gutted kitchen, but I’m not that evil of a person. It’s not my fault Schmoopy keeps sneaking into my house and sleeping at the foot of my bed. It’s just too bad that the sweet love muffin’s owner is such a total ass. The cold, hard fact is I need to have the renovations finished in one month or forfeit the house I won in a contest. That’s why I keep finding reasons to help out in the renovation, not because I want to keep looking at his fine ass in those well-worn jeans. And the kiss? Obviously, a side effect of all the paint fumes because he’s the worst, just the absolute worst—something he proves all too well when I find out that if I lose the house, he wins it. There’s no way his uber talented hands or sweet kisses are going to make me forgive him for that.
Hitched to the Gunslinger by Michelle McLean – 5/25/2021
Gray “Quick Shot” Woodson desperately wants to retire from his gunfighting days. His goal in life is to find a nice quiet spot where no one knows him so he can retire in peace and take a good long nap. He’s extremely good at his job, though he goes to great lengths to not have to prove that – which is more difficult than he’d like with people constantly wanting to either learn his secrets or be the next in line to try and kill him. All he wants is peace and quiet.
Instead, he gets Mercy.
Mercy Douglas has been fending off a greedy landowner ever since she’d moved to Desolation, Colorado. But since her father’s death, she’s known no peace. So when Gray comes wandering onto her property in the midst of her latest dispute, she jumps at the opportunity to get a little gun power on her side and announces to everyone that they are engaged.
The last thing Gray wants is to be involved in Mercy’s mess. She’s trouble with a capital T and a bigger pain in the patootie than anyone he’s ever met but damn the woman has gotten under his skin. But now he’s stuck with a wife he didn’t want, in a fight that’s not his, in a town that will never accept him.
Except nothing is as it seems in Desolation. And if Gray and Mercy can survive the fight that’s coming, they both might get everything they ever wanted.
About Entangled publishing
Entangled Publishing is an independent publisher of romantic fiction, in both the adult and young adult markets. Since its first release in July 2011, Entangled has published more than 1,200 titles, including the #8 bestselling book of 2012 by Jennifer Probst, The Marriage Bargain, as well as the blockbuster YA hit Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout which was recently signed for a major motion picture to begin production in the Spring of 2017. Entangled has since grown to thirteen imprints, with 57 titles appearing on the USA Today Bestsellers list and 17 titles on the New York Times Bestsellers list. Currently, Entangled releases approximately 20-35 titles per month in digital first format and 4 per month in simultaneous print and e formats. Website
Giveaway: A Book Package featuring all of Entangled Publishing’s 2020 Mass Market Paperback titles.
Winner will receive a Paperback copy of each of the titles noted below:
- GREAT AND PRECIOUS THINGS by Rebecca Yarros
- TWO-DATE RULE by Tawna Fenske
- COWBOY FOR HIRE by Victoria James
- HIGHLAND CONQUEST by Heather McCollum
- ACCIDENTALLY FAMILY by Sasha Summers
- ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID by Cindi Madsen
- NEVER AN AMIOSH BRIDE by Ophelia London
- THE BLOOD KING by Abigail Owen
- THE WEDDING DATE DISASTER by Avery Flynn
- HER AUSSIE HOLIDAY by Stefanie London
- THE DUPLICATE BRIDE by Ginny Baird
- FOLLOW ME DARKLY by Helen Hardt
- BANE’S CHOICE by Alyssa Day
- CONFESSIONS IN B-FLAT by Donna Hill
- HER WICKED MARQUESS by Stacy Reid
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BONUS GIVEAWAY: Manuscript Critique (Maximum 50k words; worth $500 USD)
Is your dream to write a romance of your own? Do you want to take your writing to the next level in 2021?
Award-winning Harlequin author and writing coach Jennifer Hayward, whose books have been published in 31 countries and 25 languages, is offering a manuscript critique so you can put your best foot forward in your next submission. (Maximum 50k words; worth $500 USD.
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To Enter:
- Leave a comment below (Reference Manuscript Critique)
- Entrants must have a partial or full manuscript ready to submit by 01/31/2021.
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One winner will be chosen by author Jennifer Hayward from entries submitted between Dec 13 to Dec 31 2020.
Be sure to stop by everyday from Dec 13 to Dec 31 2020 for a chance to win: Box-O-books, Gift Cards, Audio books, Signed book bundles, A Manuscript Critique, Author Swag & more!
anxious58
The all grab my attention as all the authors are new to me.
Evelyn
Looking forward to Back in the Burbs by Avery Flynn.
Sonia
Back in the Burbs sounds good because of the neighborhood app filled with gossip:)
Leeza Stetson
I like that n this group of books touch on several different time periods. The Poet sounds particularly gripping. The covers all gained my attention. These sound like interesting reads. Thanks so much.
Lynne Brigman
The Spinster and the Take sounds great to me I love historical romance. They all sound interesting.
EC
I enjoyed reading all the blurbs, especially Eva Devon (new-to-me author) and Avery Flynn’s humor.
Jeanna Massman
I want to read Great and Precious Things.
April
I noticed the book BANE’S CHOICE by Alyssa Day right away because I’ve read books by her before. But all the books sound amazing and someone is going to have a great bunch of books to read. Thanks for the chance to win and Happy Holidays!
Chris Gutowski
Helen Hardt, Lisa Renee Jones, and Avery Flynn’s books above all caught my attention. They are authors I’ve followed and have wanted to read. The other two books look interesting, but they also look like historical romances and I don’t read them much. Not that I wouldn’t read them, I just don’t most of the time. Although, I read the blurbs above and they are very enticing!
Debra Guyette
The Spinster and the Rake caught my eye. I love romances set during that time.
Lori R
Back in the Burbs caught my attention because of the author.
Lori Byrd
TWO-DATE RULE by Tawna Fenske. I love this author so much.
Jennifer Shiflett
They all sound good, especially Great And Precious Things & Two Date Rule.
holdenj
I really like the cover and synopsis for Back in the Burbs. SOS!
Diana Hardt
All the books sound good but The Spinster and the Rake caught my attention because I like historical romance.
janinecatmom
Back in the Burbs by Avery Flynn grabbed my attention first. I can’t wait to find out what happens in this story.
Charlotte Litton
They’re all new authors to me but I thought Eva Devon,’s cover was so pretty.
Rita Wray
Back in the Burbs sounds good.
Sue Galuska
TWO-DATE RULE by Tawna Fenske looks fun.
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID by Cindi Madsen I have already read and loved.
THE WEDDING DATE DISASTER by Avery Flynn sounds great
HER AUSSIE HOLIDAY by Stefanie London sounds fun
Texas Book Lover
Poet and Back in the Burbs sound great!
Karina Angeles
The Spinster and the Rake. I love marriages of convenience turn true love.
Tiffany Johnson
Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros is on my must read list!
Tammy V.
Two Date Rule by Fenske has me intrigued.
Pamela Conway
Back in the Burbs sounds good!!
hartfiction
Looking forward to Back in the Burbs
Juli Huber Hall
The Poet because I love Lisa’s books and Back in the Burbs because I love Avery’s books too
carol L
Love Highland Conquest. Can’t wait to read it.
Carol Luciano
Kathy Partridge
The Spinster and the Rake looks good – love historical romances
Angel
Back in the Burbs by Avery Flynn grabbed my attention, I have read and enjoyed her books before
Teresa Warner
There are quite a few authors here that I enjoy!
Cheryl C.
I enjoyed reading the blurbs. The Avery Flynn book sounds especially good.
Linda Townsend
I can’t just pick one! You have books by Alyssa Day, Avery Flynn, Abigail Owens, Cindi Madsen, Victoria James, Heather McCollum and Stacy Reid – All authors that I’ve read before and LOVED! I’m sure the others are wonderful too – I’ve just not discovered them yet. Thanks for the chance!
SusieQ
I love Avery Flynn and cannot wait for her next book!
lasvegasnan
Follow me under sounds real good.
Pennie Morgan
I already have The Poet on my IPad to read and review and cannot wait to start it after the holidays! Anything by Avery and Helen I grab immediately so that is a no brainer.
lindamoffitt02
Back in the Burbs is Totally My Kind of Read Thanks
Dianna
I like to read thrillers, so The Poet caught my eye. What a striking, scary cover!
eawells
They all sound good. I love Avery Flynn’s book and the snark & sassy she adds to her stories. Hitched to the Gunslinger also sounds good as does The Spinster and the Rake because I do love historical romances
Daniel M
hitched to a gunslinger sounds fun
diannekc
“Back In the Burbs” really appeals to me. Sounds like a great book.and I’m looking forward to reading it.
Caro
I love Avery Flynn and Entangled Publishing in general. 🙂
Eva Millien
Poet because I love Lisa Renee Jones and the other authors are new to me, but since their books sound great as well, I just might have to get them all!
Kim
Back in the Burbs by Avery Flynn has caught my eye. I tend to forget how much I love her writing.
Mary C.
Back In The Burbs by Avery Flynn – love the humor in her books.
Kelly D
The books sound great. Back in the Burbs interests me because the setting sounds so interesting.
Jana Leah
The Poet sounds kinda creepy, which I like.
Ellen C.
Back on the Burbs looks like a fun read.
Crystal
I like the looks of all the books listed here. They sound like great reads. Would love to read and review all these books listed here in print format. Which one grabbed my attention? Well to be honest they all grabbed my attention in one way or another. The cover of the books make me so interested I really really want to read them and even review them in print format.
Colleen C.
Ooh look at the books!!!
Glenda M
The 2 historicals and Avery Flynn’s books are most interesting to me. I love historicals and Avery Flynn usually writes fun books.
anna nguyen
avery flynn back in the burbs
Susan S.
Hitched to the Gunslinger caught my eye.
Barbara Bates
Follow Me Under by Helen Hardt sounds very interesting.
Jen K
Hitched to the Gunslinger… that cover just snagged me.
Tammy H
Tawna Fenske and Avery Flynn’s
ELF
I think I’m in the mood for a good historical romance, and I like the forced marriage trope, so
“The Spinster and the Rake” looks good to me. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
BookLady
What a great selection of books! The Spinster and the Rake by Eva Devon caught my attention, because I enjoy reading historical romance.
courtney kinder
The Spinster and the Rake by Eva Devon because I love Historical romance.
Teresa Williams
Cowboy for hire by Victoria James would be the one I would love best but I would love to read them all.
SuperWendy
Oh man, super excited to see a historical western spotlighted! I’ll definitely be checking out Hitched to the Gunslinger by Michelle McLean.
erinf1
these all sound fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
mathlady68
The Poet by Lisa Renee Jones because it’s already on my wish list for 2021!
Linda Herold
Back in the Burbs looks good!
Debra Shutters
All sound good to me & thanks for the chance 🙂
Pammie R.
RE: Manuscript Critique
Day 14
Looooong day.
laurieg72
Hitched To a Gunslinger- marriage of convenience is my favorite trope, gunslinger and a single woman in trouble, Desolation is a place I want to visit.
Back In the Burbs- sounds cute, opposites attract, neighbor/contractor with a friendly dog, woman desperate for help even if it’s his help.
The Spinster and the Rake- passionate, sexy duke, and a spinster forced to marry CHEMISTRY!
I read one book by Stefanie London and one by Cyndi Madsen which I liked a lot.
I’d love to read more of Entangled books!
Janie McGaugh
The Spinster and the Rake looks intriguing, because it’s a Regency, and Back in the Burbs sounds cute.
kaisquared4
They all look great but The Spinster and The Rake cover and blurb caught my fancy.
Joy Avery
I really want to read Helen Hardt’s new series.
Patricia B.
I like good suspense stories. The Poet by Lisa Renee Jones sounds like a dark but good entry in that category. Back in the Burbs by Avery Flynn sounds like a light hearted fun read. Westerns are favorites and Hitched to the Gunslinger by Michelle McLean sounds like it combines many of the elements that keep a story interesting and keep you guessing. I like historical books and The Spinster and the Rake by Eva Devon with the familiar Regency forced to wed story line should be entertaining.
flchen1
Definitely eyeing Michelle McLean’s title–love westerns! And Avery Flynn is a favorite!
lavendersbluegreen
The Duplicate Bride looks SO good, I want it badly enough that this one I added to my amazon wishlist!
dholcomb1
The Eva Devon and Aery Flynn books look great!
rkcjmomma
Helen Hardt and Lisa Renne Jones and Avery Flynn i love all their books! They are some of my favorite authors they always write amazing books!
suzannah12
I would love to read Hitched to the Gunslinger.
Terrill R.
I don’t read dark romance, but the two historicals and Back in the Burbs by Avery Flynn are right up my alley.
Shay
The Poet by Lisa Renee Jones sounds very exciting. Can’t wait to read!
Ginger Connatser
They all sound good.
cheryl Hastings
The all sound great but The wedding Date Disaster has been on my list for a while
bn100
Hitched to the Gunslinger – cover
Banana cake
Back to the burbs the dog sounds fun, I’m adding this book to my wishlist
lorih824
Poet sounds good.
Lilah Chavez
The Spinster and the Rake by Eva Devon.. I’m on a Regency Romance because I’m on a Bridgerton Binge ! Of course! Omg who’s in love with Simon?