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06.18.09 Kismet Cover!

So what do you think? I love how the heroine is in a position of power in this cover. It shows she can hold her own with the hero. The colors luscious, romantic and Perfect for a desert romance! And what about that title!! It just pops right off the page. Oh, and the tagline Berkley is using is sheer PERFECTION!

“Tell me, sir, if you were to win
this wager, what do you expect for your
one night of pleasure?”

04.30.09 - Kismet Cover Copy/Excerpt

It's here! I've got my blurb copy for my Berkley release Kismet coming this January to a bookstore near you. No cover yet, but I'm hoping by the mid-summer sometime I'll be able to post a picture. I KNOW it's going to be deliciously yummy. So check out the back of the cover blurb and an excerpt from the book (here).

03.08.09 - EPPIE Win

I'm thrilled to announce that Mirage has won the 2009 EPPIE for Best Historical/Western Erotic Romance. I'm so thrilled about this because Altair and Alex's story was such a fun story to write. These two characters were just meant for each other. I was fortunate enough that Mirage found a wonderful home at Samhain Publishing and thanks to the outstanding editorial guidance of Imogene Howsen, its received the ePublishing industry's premiere award. I'm tickled pink.

02.21.09 - RAW 2009

I'm excited to announce that I'll be attending Lora Leigh's RAW 2009 (Reader Appreciation Weekend) this September, where I'll be signing Dangerous and Mirage. This conference looks to be a fabulous weekend with seeing old friends and making new ones.

01.27.09 - Release Day

Dangerous is now available in print. Order your copy today from Barnes & Noble, Borders, MBaM and other fine bookstores. And don't forget to download the free epilogue to complete your reading experience.

01.10.09 - Second Contract with Berkley

I'm delighted to announce that I've contracted with Berkley for two more books. This time it's two historicals. The first one, Kismet, is scheduled for January 2010. A grand total of five books now contracted with Berkley.

11.30.08 — EPPIE Finalist

Mirage and Dangerous have both placed in the EPPIE contest sponsored by EPIC. Mirage finaled in the historical category and Dangerous finaled in the paranormal category. Happy Feet! Happy Feet!
 

11.13.08 — Wicked Writers Chat Group

I'm now a Wicked Writer!Come visit with me, Shayla Black, Sylvia Day, Cathryn Fox, Mackenzie McKade, Karin Tabke, Melissa Schroeder and Sasha White on the Wicked Writers chat group for fun 24/7. Wicked Writers

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10.24.08 — Three Book Deal with Berkley

I'm delighted to announce that I've sold an erotic paranormal series to Berkley with a publication date in 2010. The first book in the series is about an ancient order of telekinetic assassins and a woman with psychometric abilities who holds the ancient key to their survival.

I'm very excited about this series as it combines a lot of things I love into one story line. Continue to pop back in for updates as they happen. 

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Mirage - 2009 EPPIE
Best Historical/Western Erotic Romance

Now Available
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An ancient prophecy and
 a sheikh's passion.
One woman will ignite the
flame that fulfills them both

“A strong storyline, engaging characters and seductive love scenes make this a must-read.”

— Top Pick

Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“Ms. Burns has written a cinematic, compelling, and highly recommended treat!”

— Sylvia Day, Nationally

Bestselling Author

“The love scenes are emotion-filled and wonderfully erotic...I adored Mirage from beginning to end.”

— Recommended Read

Two Lips Reviews

“Elegant prose, believable dialogue, and a suspenseful plot that will hold you spellbound make Mirage a jewel of the first order.”

— Emma Wildes, 2007 Eppie winner

#1 Bestselling Fictionwise Author

“...her excellent love scenes and bold romance will have readers clamoring for more.”

— Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“No one sets fire to the page like Monica Burns.”

 — eCataRomance

“…historical romance with unending passion..”

— The Romance Studio

“Wow. Just Wow.”

— Recommended Read, Fallen Angels

“Reading sensual historical romance from Monica Burns is like savoring the taste of a very fine and rare wine..” 

— Romance Designs Community Romance
 

Now Available
B&N | Borders | Amazon | MBaM

Behind the mask lies love—
a dangerous and deadly emotion
 Free Epilogue

“Jane Eyre meets The Mummy...[her] characters are so multidimensional that readers will swear they’re based on real people.”

— 4 & 1/2 Stars
Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“[She] writes lovely erotic romance with plenty of heart and passionate soul.”

— Michelle Buonfiglio,
Romance B(u)y The Book

“Burns manages to have Constance breaking a few stereotypes without coming off too much like a contemporary character... I find Dangerous is a pretty good read...”

— Mrs. Giggles