Thanks to everyone who stopped by on release day and made my contest so much fun! I had a ball celebrating the release of TEMPTED with all of you!

And to say thank you…here are the winners!

Prize #1
Bella Andre’s THE LOOK OF LOVE
Comment #17 – Danny

Prize #2
Vanessa Kelly’s MY FAVORITE COUNTESS
Comment #39 – Heather

Prize #3
Alice Sharpe’s WESTIN’S WYOMING
Comment #12 – Lisa B.

Prize #4
Juliana Stone’s HIS DARKEST SALVATION
Comment #49 – Lisa Guertin

Prize #5
Kieran Kramer’s CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MARRIAGE
Comment #43 – Kristin Nelson

Prize #6
Sophie Jordan’s WICKED IN YOUR ARMS
Comment #19 – Jenyfer

Prize #7
Marie Force’s FATAL AFFAIR
Comment #26 – Yadira A.

Prize #8
Ashley March’s ROMANCING THE COUNTESS
Comment #17 – Jane

Prize #9 (two winners!)
Joyce Lamb’s TRUE VISIONS
Comment #6 – Connie Dingeman
Joyce Lamb’s TRUE COLORS
Comment #16 – Na

Prize #10
Jessa Slade’s VOWED IN SHADOWS
Comment #46 – Kristiana

Prize #11
Lila DiPasqua’s A MIDNIGHT DANCE
Comment #34 – Sherie
Lila DiPasqua’s THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED
Comment #32 – Wendy Thomas

Prize #12
Donna Grant’s UNTAMED HIGHLANDER
Comment #18 – Marlene Breakfield

Prize #13
Kristina McMorris’s LETTERS FROM HOME
Comment #3 – Michelle Santiago

Prize #14
Pamela Clare’s BREAKING POINT
Comment #4 – Wendy Mitchell

Prize #15
Christy Reece’s SWEET JUSTICE
Comment #19 – Eva

Prize #16
Delilah Marvelle’s THE PERFECT SCANDAL
Comment #33 – Sarie Grobler

Prize #17
Julie James’s A LOT LIKE LOVE
Comment #4 – Mariee

Prize #18
Kris Kennedy’s DEFIANT
Comment #15 – Colleen

Prize #19
Shana Galen’s LORD & LADY SPY
Comment #23 – SiNn

Prize #20
ARC of Cynthia Eden’s ANGEL OF DARKNESS
Comment #43 – elaingB

And

The GRAND PRIZE WINNER
(Autographed Eternal Guardians Set, EG mug & trading cards)
Eva!!!!

Congrats to all the winners! Winners, I sent you an email with instructions on how to claim your prize, but just to reiterate…email your snail mail addy to me at elisabeth (at) elisabethnaughton (dot) com and I’ll forward your info to the appropriate authors.

NOTE: Bonus winners of the set(s) of Eternal Guardians wine charms will be posted on Thursday, September 9th (to allow time for evening peeps to enter!)

This was so much fun, I may have to do it again when ENRAPTURED releases in April 2012! (ENRAPTURED is already up for preorder from B&N here!)

In the meantime…if you haven’t gotten your copy of TEMPTED yet…RUN OUT AND BUY IT TODAY!!

WOW, I can’t believe how fun yesterday was! I got such a kick out of the comments left here on all the posts. Thanks for making TEMPTED release day such a kick!

Winners will be posted later today but while I’m busy drawing names, here’s a bonus giveaway…

My uber-awesome CP Joan Swan made these fantastic Eternal Guardian wine charms. Are these not amazing or what? Joan is one of those sickeningly talented people–she writes incredible books (FEVER–her debut book–releases in March 2012 and I’ll be gushing about it lots here in the coming months), she makes fabulous bookmarks, she’s got an eye for design AND because of her past career(s) she knows EVERYTHING. Basically she’s one of those women the rest of us love hate. Except in Joan’s case…you can’t hate her because she’s so damn sweet. If you haven’t heard, she’s hosting her own TEMPTED release week party over at her blog, giving away my books and her beautiful bookmarks every day, and in the process…she’s telling secrets about me. (She loves to do this.) And for my giveaway here, she’s donated these beautiful wine charms.

If you don’t already follow Joan on twitter – DO IT. She’s always posting about giveaways and highlighting authors. www.twitter.com/joanswan.

So…final TEMPTED release day party prize…two sets of these gorgeous wine charms. To be entered to win, just tell me…

Who is your favorite guardian from my Eternal Guardians series?

Welcome to my TEMPTED Release Day Party! to celebrate the release of TEMPTED, book three in my Eternal Guardians Series, I’m giving away prizes every hour, all day long! The rules are simple: Comment on the post for the prize you want to win. Winners will be chosen at the end of the day. All commenters on every post will be entered into the grand prize drawing–an autographed Eternal Guardians Set (MARKED, ENTWINED & TEMPTED) along with an EG coffee mug and set of romance trading cards!

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ANGEL OF DARKNESS (ARC)

by
Cynthia Eden

As an angel of death, Keenan’s job is to collect the souls on his list. He’s carried out his duty for two thousand years and never faltered once. Until he meets Nicole St. James.  When the moment of death comes, Keenan hesitates, and instead of taking Nicole, Keenan touches the vampire who’s attacking her.

Cast out of heaven for disobedience, Keenan plummets to earth. Six months later, he finally manages to track Nicole to a bar in Mexico. He’s stunned to discover that the woman he remembers has undergone a dramatic change—she’s become a vampire. And when he realizes that she’s the target of all manner of enemies—other vampires, demons, even shifters—he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her, even if all hell breaks loose…

“Cynthia’s on my must-buy list.”
–NY Times Bestseller Angie Fox

No one writes paranormal romance like Cynthia Eden. To enter to win an advanced reader copy of her December release, ANGEL OF DARKNESS, tell me:

What paranormal creatures would you like to read more about?

Welcome to my TEMPTED Release Day Party! to celebrate the release of TEMPTED, book three in my Eternal Guardians Series, I’m giving away prizes every hour, all day long! The rules are simple: Comment on the post for the prize you want to win. Winners will be chosen at the end of the day. All commenters on every post will be entered into the grand prize drawing–an autographed Eternal Guardians Set (MARKED, ENTWINED & TEMPTED) along with an EG coffee mug and set of romance trading cards!

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LORD AND LADY SPY

by
Shana Galen

No man can outsmart him…

Lord Adrian Smythe may appear a perfectly boring gentleman, but he leads a thrilling life as one of England’s most preeminent spies, an identity so clandestine even his wife is unaware of it. But he isn’t the only one with secrets…

She’s been outsmarting him for years…

Now that the Napoleonic wars have come to an end, daring secret agent Lady Sophia Smythe can hardly bear the thought of returning home to her tedious husband. Until she discovers in the dark of night that he’s not who she thinks he is after all…

“Galen strikes the perfect balance between dangerous intrigue and sexy romance.”
-Booklist

Shana Galen has taken romance to new heights, writing about what happens AFTER the couple says “I Do”. To win a copy of LORD AND LADY SPY, tell me:

Are you a fan of after-the-wedding romances?

Welcome to my TEMPTED Release Day Party! to celebrate the release of TEMPTED, book three in my Eternal Guardians Series, I’m giving away prizes every hour, all day long! The rules are simple: Comment on the post for the prize you want to win. Winners will be chosen at the end of the day. All commenters on every post will be entered into the grand prize drawing–an autographed Eternal Guardians Set (MARKED, ENTWINED & TEMPTED) along with an EG coffee mug and set of romance trading cards!

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DEFIANT

by
Kris Kennedy

A rogue knight and an enchanting renegade join forces to right old wrongs in award-winning author Kris Kennedy’s sizzling new medieval romance.

A warrior with questionable intentions . . .

Jamie Lost is the king’s most renowned commander, a fearless lieutenant ordered to kidnap an exiled priest before rebel forces close in. The mission is simple—until he meets a mysterious thief who will steal his quarry and then his heart.

A lady of remarkable courage . . .

Beautiful Eva is also seeking Father Peter, but she intends to protect him from a secret that could cost him his life. She senses that she, too, should fear Jamie—not just for his wickedly sharp sword and dangerously muscular body, but for the powerful longing he ignites within her.

A secret that could overthrow the king.

When a band of mercenaries abducts the priest, Jamie and Eva must form a volatile alliance. As civil war unfolds around them, they embark on an epic journey that betrays the truth about their hidden identities, their unexpected loyalties, and the simmering attraction that could seal their fates forever.

“Kennedy has a way with words, and the witty banter between Jamie and Eva is a great pleasure to read.”
–Publisher’s Weekly

Kris Kennedy has been a favorite of mine sine I read THE IRISH WARRIOR. To win a copy of her latest release, DEFIANT, answer this question:

What historical era is your favorite era to read about?

Welcome to my TEMPTED Release Day Party! to celebrate the release of TEMPTED, book three in my Eternal Guardians Series, I’m giving away prizes every hour, all day long! The rules are simple: Comment on the post for the prize you want to win. Winners will be chosen at the end of the day. All commenters on every post will be entered into the grand prize drawing–an autographed Eternal Guardians Set (MARKED, ENTWINED & TEMPTED) along with an EG coffee mug and set of romance trading cards!

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A LOT LIKE LOVE

by
Julie James

THE FBI WANTS HER COOPERATION.

As the daughter of a billionaire and the owner of the city’s top wine store, Jordan Rhodes is invited to the most exclusive parties in Chicago. But there’s only one party the FBI wants to crash: the charity fundraiser of a famous restaurateur, who also happens to launder money for the mob. In exchange for her brother’s release from prison, Jordan is going to be there—with a date supplied by the Bureau.

AGENT MCCALL JUST WANTS HER.

As the top undercover agent in Chicago, Nick McCall has one rule: never get personal. This “date” with Jordan Rhodes is merely an assignment—one they’re both determined to pull off even if they can’t be together for five minutes before the sarcasm and sparks begin to fly. But when Nick’s investigation is compromised, he and Jordan have no choice but to pretend they’re a couple, and what starts out as a simple assignment begins to feel a lot like something more. . .

“You’ll fall head over heels for ‘A Lot Like Love’. . . [a] charming romance.’”
— USA Today

I love books where the main characters pretend to be a couple and eventually find love. To win a copy of A LOT LIKE LOVE, tell me:

What’s the last contemporary romance you read?

Welcome to my TEMPTED Release Day Party! to celebrate the release of TEMPTED, book three in my Eternal Guardians Series, I’m giving away prizes every hour, all day long! The rules are simple: Comment on the post for the prize you want to win. Winners will be chosen at the end of the day. All commenters on every post will be entered into the grand prize drawing–an autographed Eternal Guardians Set (MARKED, ENTWINED & TEMPTED) along with an EG coffee mug and set of romance trading cards!

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THE PERFECT SCANDAL

by
Delilah Marvelle

If there is anything Tristan Adam Hargrove, fourth Marquis of Moreland, has learned to avoid, it’s scandal. For the dark and dashing lord is not only an honorable gentleman who would never seduce a woman for his own gain, he is also the author of How to Avoid a Scandal, the infamous red book that has swept like wildfire through the better part of London society.

When a raven-haired beauty arrives as his new neighbor, he knows better than to succumb to the desire he feels. He knows little about her—only that she is high born, a protégé of the Crown and completely unsuitable for the base passions he hides from the world. If only he had never glimpsed the vulnerable beauty one fateful night. If only her lips were not so ravishingly red. If only it were not already too late to save her and himself from the untamed passion he is about to unleash in the name of love.

“Ms. Marvelle never fails to create characters that are full of passion and wit.”
–The Long & Short of It

Author Delilah Marvelle writes historical romance with a twisted, scandalous flare. To be entered to win THE PERFECT SCANDAL, simply tell me:

What’s the last shockingly different historical romance you read?

Welcome to my TEMPTED Release Day Party! to celebrate the release of TEMPTED, book three in my Eternal Guardians Series, I’m giving away prizes every hour, all day long! The rules are simple: Comment on the post for the prize you want to win. Winners will be chosen at the end of the day. All commenters on every post will be entered into the grand prize drawing–an autographed Eternal Guardians Set (MARKED, ENTWINED & TEMPTED) along with an EG coffee mug and set of romance trading cards!

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SWEET JUSTICE

by
Christy Reece

Live for Honor. Die for Love.

Honor Stone is a young, idealistic FBI agent when her path collides with Seth Cavanaugh. For a girl who has never walked on the wild side, the dark and dangerous Seth is a temptation she can’t refuse. But then Seth walks out the door and out of her life. Five years later, Honor is an operative with the elite Last Chance Rescue organization and Seth is a desperate ex-cop searching for his missing niece—one of many young women who have mysteriously vanished from college campuses. Going undercover, Honor will attract the maniacal cult leader behind the kidnappings and find a way to work with Seth—while steering clear of the passion and need that’s just one touch away from explosion. Seth knows he had all the right reasons for the wrong he did five years ago. And from the moment he sees her—and takes her in his arms again—this former undercover man will risk everything for one more chance with Honor.

A truly frightening, twisted villain and an action-packed finale make this one a page-turner.”
–Publishers Weekly

Christy Reece is a master at writing reunion stories that grab on and don’t let go. To win a copy of SWEET JUSTICE, tell me:

What’s your all-time favorite reunion story?

Welcome to my TEMPTED Release Day Party! to celebrate the release of TEMPTED, book three in my Eternal Guardians Series, I’m giving away prizes every hour, all day long! The rules are simple: Comment on the post for the prize you want to win. Winners will be chosen at the end of the day. All commenters on every post will be entered into the grand prize drawing–an autographed Eternal Guardians Set (MARKED, ENTWINED & TEMPTED) along with an EG coffee mug and set of romance trading cards!

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BREAKING POINT

by
Pamela Clare

While investigating border violence in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Denver journalist Natalie Benoit is caught in a bloody ambush and taken captive. Alone in the hands of ruthless killers, she will need every ounce of courage she possesses to survive.

Betrayed by another operative, Deputy U.S. Marshal Zach McBride has endured a week of torture and interrogation at the hands of a bloodthirsty Mexican drug cartel. Ready to give his life if he must, he remains unbroken—until he hears the cries of an American woman.

Although Natalie is only a voice in the darkness of their shared prison, her plight brings renewed strength to Zach’s battered body. With her help, he overpowers their captors, and they flee through the desert toward the border, the attraction between them flaring hotter than the Sonoran sun.

But past loss and tragedy leave both of them reluctant to follow their hearts, even when the passion between them reaches its breaking point. Faced with feelings neither expected, they fight to stay ahead of the danger that hunts them as forces more powerful than they can imagine conspire to destroy them both…

“Complex characterizations and a fast-paced plot filled with sensual romance and mystery make this a highly enjoyable read for newcomers and series fans alike.”
–Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review

If you haven’t read an I-Team novel yet, you are missing out! To enter to win BREAKING POINT, answer the following question:

If you were on the run, who would you want running with you?

Welcome to my TEMPTED Release Day Party! to celebrate the release of TEMPTED, book three in my Eternal Guardians Series, I’m giving away prizes every hour, all day long! The rules are simple: Comment on the post for the prize you want to win. Winners will be chosen at the end of the day. All commenters on every post will be entered into the grand prize drawing–an autographed Eternal Guardians Set (MARKED, ENTWINED & TEMPTED) along with an EG coffee mug and set of romance trading cards!

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LETTERS FROM HOME

by
Kristina McMorris

In love and war, nothing is as it seems…

Chicago, 1944. Liz Stephens has little interest in attending a USO club dance with her friends Betty and Julia. She doesn’t need a flirtation with a lonely serviceman when she’s set to marry her childhood sweetheart. Yet something happens the moment Liz glimpses Morgan McClain. They share only a brief conversation – cut short by the soldier’s evident interest in Betty – but Liz can’t forget him. Thus, when Betty asks her to ghostwrite a letter to Morgan, stationed overseas, Liz reluctantly agrees.

Thousands of miles away, Morgan struggles to adjust to the brutality of war. His letters from “Betty” are a comfort, their soul-baring correspondence a revelation to them both. While Liz is torn by her feelings for a man who doesn’t know her true identity, Betty and Julia each become immersed in their own romantic entanglements. And as the war draws to a close, all three will face heart-wrenching choices, painful losses, and the bittersweet joy of new beginnings.

“A tough book to put down!…Sprinkled with fabulous historical detail of the WWII era and true-to-life characters, Letters From Home is a beautifully told story.”
–RT Book Reviews

Kristina McMorris’s books are not only riveting, they’re emotionally moving. I was hooked from page one. To enter to heart-felt this epic love story, tell me:

What war time era would you like to see highlighted in more books?