The Holidays Are Here

Happy Thanksgiving

To all my readers here in the states who celebrate Happy Thanksgiving. I'm cooking for the family and so looking forward to the feast. I have a lot to be thankful for this year. A special thank you goes out to all my readers. Without you I'd have no one to share my stories with.

Until Next Time....Heat Up The Bedroom....Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Contest/Finished Another One

The Raven Halloween Hunt has ended. Congratulations to all the lucky winners. Lori Tomlinson, won a free download of Stranger In The Night. Hopefully she'll enjoy the book and let us know her thoughts once she reads it.

While I'm here, I thought I'd mention I just finished another erotic novella. Wow, this one sent me on an emotional ride I won't soon forget. I'll give you an update on the book soon. Maybe even post an excerpt too. So stay tuned.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Next Up

The Raven Halloween Hunt. It should be a blast with loads of prizes.

The Raven Bash Winner

Wow, I had great fun over at The Raven Bash yesterday, hosted by the wonderful, M&Ms. I gave away a free download of Stranger In The Night. Mandy Briggs was the lucky winner. Congratulations Mandy!

Win A FREE Book

Here's the deal, on September 21st, Michelle M Pillow and Mandy M Roth are hosting another of their Raven Reader Bash Days. I'll be posting an excerpt of Stranger In The Night and some lucky reader will win a FREE download of the book.

So come on over for a fun day with some hot excerpts for your reading pleasure and a chance to win some fabulous books.

If you don't belong to Michelle and Mandy's group, The Raven, click here to join.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

New Review-Stranger In The Night

Stranger In the Night

Lacey Diamond
Paranormal erotic romance
Available from New Concepts Publishing
ISBN: 1-58608-987-0

Kimberly Marks, a web designer, after her divorce, bought a Victorian house. She preferred small town life to city life anyway, and had loved the house since a child. Her grandmother had told her a wonderful story that went along with the place. So she vowed then to make the house her own. Once she moved in the dreams began. Were they dreams?

What was it about the house that caused Kim's best friend Jill Dawson, a Realtor, to stay away? Didn't she sell houses? What was it about this house? What were the rumors, and why hadn't Kim heard anything until now? Will Kim have to do some research on her own to find out what lies behind those beautiful old doors? The same house that she and Tyler Canfield had danced and romped through?

Get ready for a shocker! This made for some seriously good suspense! After reading STRANGER IN THE NIGHT. Which, by the way, Kim and Tyler were awesome together! I loved those two! It was as if they were linked together by a heart chain. He made her laugh, and she lifted his spirits. one thing made me ponder. Kim was willing to buy the house sight unseen. I loved this part. Jill was against it. Why? This made for an intensely good, strong story!

Jill played a big role in the story. I liked her because she was stronger than Kim when it came to friendship, and she knew how to keep a secret. I liked the way the two conversed back and forth. This made it sound as though they were mad at each other all the time. This also showed how typical friendships are. And the way Jill kept this big secret from Kim, her best friend. This made the plot even better. I liked the pattern of events which helped to make the suspense tighten throughout the story, and kept my eyes frozen to each page to see what was going to happen next. I also loved the way Kim showed how courageous she was by remaining in a haunted house, and that she did not believe in ghosts anyway. And this made me wonder why Jill waited so long to tell Kim? The best part yet! What could be that horrible that Jill would not want to go into that particular house? Lacey Diamond should be proud of her great skill. Wonderful story!

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Wanda Maynard
The Romance Studio

Brava Novella Contest

It’s back…

The contest that launched several successful publishing careers and brought readers hours of joy is back! Are you ready?

The Rules:

1. 1) The 5th annual Brava Novella Contest will begin accepting entries at midnight central time on August 1, 2007 and will cease accepting entries at midnight central time on September 30, 2007.
2. 2) All entries must be made using the online entry form that will be forthcoming. Watch this page and the message board — Contest Forum — for information. No email or snail mail entries will be accepted.
3. 3) Entries will be 750 words (computer count/actual word count) and entrant’s choice of any scene in the novella. Entries over 750 words will be disqualified.
4. 4) This year, for the first time, the contest will have a theme. Entries must be written to the theme of: reunited lovers.
5. 5) All entries will be judged by established Brava authors with the top twenty finalists being judged by Kensington Editorial Director Kate Duffy. As in previous years, there will also be voting by readers with the highest voted entry being named the “Readers’ Choice.”
6. 6) Judging will be held during the month of October with winners announced by November 15, 2007.
7. 7) One entry per person. Open to unpublished authors and those published with houses other than Kensington.

The Reward:

If your 750 word entry is selected as one of the 20 finalists, your entry will be read by Kate Duffy. Take a look at the books in the sidebar and below to see how many previous Novella Contest entrants became Kensington authors because of having their entries read by Kate.

Got Questions?

Visit the message board’s Contest Forum and post them there. The contest will be run through the message board, so get accustomed to it now!

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

INDEPENDENCE DAY

To all my fellow Americans please remember in your July 4th celebration why we celebrate. I for one am proud and grateful to call the good old USA home.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Enjoy your special day guys!

Reading Pleasure

I'm in the habit of reading an hour or two before bedtime. I hadn't realized I'd been doing the majority of that reading on my laptop for quite a while now. I'm talking about pleasure reading--other authors work. Ebooks. I was out of town last night and without my laptop. You guessed it. I had to satisfy my reading pleasure with the little paperback I've been carrying around in my purse. Only instead of enjoying the nightly ritual I've become accustomed to, I became frustrated. Not with the writing because I can hardly remember what I read. My frustration was in trying to read the fine print. I had to dig out my magnifying glasses. Then there was the irritation each time I turned the page and had to reposition the book in my hands so the pages wouldn't flip back and I'd be on another page and have to figure out what page I'd been reading.

There is no denying it anymore. My personal reading preference is an ebook.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Working

I'm working on a new book and having so much fun it's almost shameful to call it work. The story is erotic. But, there's a whole lot of seriousness to it as well. Maybe a better word is sadness. I'm thinking readers will laugh, cry and experience some heat as well--want to grab their partner and do some hugging, kissing, and a whole lot more. I'm hopeful readers will read the last word with a satsified sigh and a smile.

I have a tentative title for the book. But I'm not ready to name it because I have a feeling it's about to change.

Here's a thought. How about I put out a few words and you take one or all and suggest a title. Sound good? Here goes: dirt, teapot, wishes, fairy, pink, minature, young, old.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

New Review for Stranger In The Night

Thought you wouldn't mind if I shared the newest review I received for
STRANGER IN THE NIGHT.

Mysterious dreams of a sexy stranger have Kim waking excited in her new
home. When she tells her friend Jill about the dreams, Jill starts acting
strange and swears there is more to Kim's new home than she knows. But
for some reason, Jill doesn't want to tell her. Especially since something
disturbing happened to Jill first hand.

Unable to get the information from Jill, Kim begins doing her own research.
But meanwhile, she has actually met the man in her dreams. The attraction
is swift and consuming, and Kim allows this new relationship to take hold of
her. As things begin to unfold, Kim finds out the truth about her house and
figures out she can't let Tyler go. Ever.

Stranger in the Night is chilling, yet romantic. The quick pull between
Tyler and Kim is felt from the moment they meet. It's great. I felt like I
should be sitting around a camp fire while someone told me this story. It
has a ghost story feel to it that I thoroughly enjoyed. Lacey Diamond has
created great characters to bring this story to life.

Review by Klarissa at Joyfully Reviewed

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read a Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt

The NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt was a *huge* success. Thank you to
everyone who participated! I wish we could have given you all
prizes, but unfortunately, we were limited to just six prize
packages, so the winners were (drum roll, please) ...

Prize Package #1--Priscilla Mixon from Alabama
Prize Package #2--Michelle Bauer from New York
Prize Package #3--Carol Stout from South Carolina
Prize Package #4--Gail Martin from Canada
Prize Package #5--Shanna Bredel from Colorado
Prize Package #6--Kim Sutton from Michigan

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Spring Scavenger Hunt

In celebration of spring and to show our appreciation for our
readers, New Concepts authors are holding a Spring Scavenger Hunt
exclusively for members of the New Concepts Readers and Authors
Yahoo group.

Not a member of the group? Just click here to join.

Perks of membership include advance excerpts, members only contests,
announcement of new titles, and one on one contact with authors.

The details of the Spring Scavenger Hunt will be announced April
15th on the NCP Readers and Authors group. The last date for entry
is April 30th. There will be SIX fabulous prize packages awarded.
Each package will contain numerous goodies, including several NCP
books. Please come and join in the fun!

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Number Three!

I just received another great review for Stranger In The Night. Robin at My Book Cravings gave the book 5 Roses. Here's a snippet of the review:

STRANGER IN THE NIGHT is a sizzling and sexy story. Tyler is a hero who will take your breath away. Ms. Diamond has created a man that any woman would love to snuggle up to in the night, not to mention have a fun romp in the sack with. Kim is Tyler’s match in every way. She is an independent woman with a good head on her shoulders. The love story has both tender and intense moments and the love scenes will leave you panting. I loved the back story created surrounding the “curse”. The twist at the end was a wonderful addition to an already outstanding story. Do not miss out on STRANGER IN THE NIGHT! Log on to New Concepts Publishing today and buy a copy of this exciting story.

Here's the link to the full review.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Another New Review!

I just found another great review for Stranger In The Night. Frost gave the novella 5 kisses. Here's the link at Two Lips Reviews.

Lacey

New Review

I'm happy. I'm going to brag. I just received a wonderful review for Stranger In The Night. I'd be forever grateful if my readers would go have a look and leave a comment.

Here's the link to the review.

Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Stranger In The Night-Blurb

Okay, I apologize for not posting in a while again. Busy writing. Truthfully, I've been doing more reading than writing lately. Anybody read a good book recently? Must be something in the stars because I've been devouring the stack of ebooks stored on my laptop. I usually do this right before I speed write the first draft of a new book. I can feel it coming. Speaking of books, I don't think I ever posted a blurb of Stranger In The Night. So here goes.

****

Long ago, something terrible had happened in the old Victorian house that Kim was so lovingly restoring, but Kim doesn't believe in ghosts and she's certain that the man who invades her dreams night after night, giving her passion and pleasure such as she's never known, couldn't possibly be a ghost.

But her best friend, Jill, won't enter the house. Jill's convinced that a curse hangs over the house and no woman who lives there will ever find happiness.

****

I don't know about you, but if I didn't already know what happens, I'd want to read more. Have to run...Reading my own blurb gave me an idea for a new book.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Bad Bad Lacey

I've been a bad girl. Sorry I've been missing in action. The new year has gotten off to a crazy start on the homefront. There never seems to be a dull moment around the Diamond household. I've managed to do quite a bit of writing this month. Nothing new finished. But I'm getting close. I promise to return with good news soon. So please stay tuned.

For newcomers, you might want to take a look at my novella, STRANGER IN THE NIGHT. I guarantee the story is hot enough to melt your hard drive.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey