September 2013

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Sep 1, 2013 ... DARK AND DANGEROUS is reissued as the bonus book in Diana. Palmer's DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH, part of Harlequin's. Bestselling AuthorĀ ...
September 2013 Greetings! It's September. I can't quite figure out where the summer went - I think it was somewhere between two deadlines, one awesome conference in Atlanta, and time by the pool. Still, September is my favorite month. It's back-to-school (and I have the house to myself once more!). I love the smell of fresh paper and pencils! Speaking of smells, I also love the smell of crisp leaves, fruit from the orchard, and comfort food cooking in the kitchen as the days grow cooler. We had a very small "garden" this year - mostly tomatoes and peppers - but I've already pickled jalapenos, canned tomatoes, and frozen green peppers and I'm not done yet! The apples will be ripe soon too, for making applesauce. And maybe pie. This month I have a reprint on the shelves. FALLING FOR MR. DARK AND DANGEROUS is reissued as the bonus book in Diana Palmer's DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH, part of Harlequin's Bestselling Author Collection. It's already hit the USA Today and New York Times lists... which is pretty exciting. Keep reading, because there's a contest section coming up where you can find out how to win a copy.

There's something else happening this month that is really exciting too. My good friend Shirley Jump has a brand new contemporary series launching right now! Shirley was telling me about it when we were roomies at the Atlanta RWA conference in July, and darned if she didn't get me all weepy just TELLING me about a certain scene. You're in for a poignant read that will make you laugh as well as cry. And if you don't believe me, Romantic Times Book Reviews rated it a Top Pick and said "The Sweetheart Bargain features two strong willed, albeit

Upcoming Releases Falling for Mr. Dark and Dangerous reprint in Diamond in the Rough by Diana Palmer, Harlequin Bestselling Author Collection, September 2013 A Cadence Creek Christmas, Harlequin Romance, Nov 2013 Her Rancher Rescuer, Harlequin American, Feb 2014 First Responders (Print) including Off the Clock and In The Line of Duty - Samhain Publishing Feb 4, 2014 The House On Blackberry Hill Jewell Cove #1 St. Martin's Press, April 29/14

Donna Alward c/o Spencerhill Associates Chatham, New York 12037 website: www.donnaalward.com

damaged, leads, a supporting cast of wonderfully colorful characters, a beautiful beach town and a story that will have readers laughing and then crying in turns." You can read an excerpt here. Check out the box below to find out how to win a copy of The Sweetheart Bargain!

Donna

To win a copy of The Sweetheart Bargain, simply send me an e-mail with the subject line of "SWEETHEART" to [email protected]. I'll pick a winner on Friday, September 13 (who says Friday the 13th isn't lucky?). To win a copy of Diamond in the Rough/Falling for Mr. Dark and Dangerous, go to my website and find a recipe that was featured in the book. The hint is in the recipe name! Then e-mail me at [email protected] with the subject line "RECIPE". I'll draw the winner on September 23. Make sure you get the subject lines correct or your entry won't be counted!