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My first novel!

Roxanne's Pirate will be released this week from Ellora's Cave on October 20. Love that cover!
Here's the blurb:
Roxanne Cline promised her father she would seek revenge against his blackmailer, but seven years after her father’s death she still hasn’t kept her promise. Roxanne’s guilt has crippled her sex life until she stumbles on Carlos Delgado, who quickly proves he knows exactly how to set her free. This seductive businessman explores her erotic fantasies about a possessive pirate and turns them into stunning reality with Latin dancing, a bit of bondage and a passionate nature that is by turns tender and ferocious.

When Roxanne learns that John Murkley, her father’s blackmailer, ruined Carlos’ business partner and led to his fatal heroin overdose, she is guilt-stricken. She begs Carlos to help her bring Murkley to justice. But Carlos betrays Roxanne—Murkley’s right-hand man is killed and Carlos slips into place at Murkley’s side. Roxanne has to stop Murkley before he leaves more victims—even if she has to do it alone, even if she has to battle her sexy pirate.

I have to thank Mary, my wonderful editor at EC, for helping me polish this novel. Mary cracked the whip on my comma usage, my tendency to lengthy sentences and my unconscious repetition of words. And thank you Dar Albert for that beautiful cover! I was worried a bit about the cover because Carlos has a sexy black mustache (that's just the way he popped into my mind) and I know there aren't many (any?) romance heroes with mustaches but Dar found a very sexy guy.

My first review for "Watercolorist's Seduction"

I am delighted by the thoughtful, considered and lovely review Judith posted on The Book Binge blog. You can read it here. Judith calls my short story "warm and readable" and "a story that pulls at the heart strings." Here are her concluding words: "This is the first literary offering by this author I have encountered, but it demonstrates a talent for good writing and the ability to tell a very good love story in a small number of pages. Ms Lewis does all this with a very competent grasp of the historical realities which form the context, and the cast of characters are all very real. I liked the story--it was not difficult to read but it held my interest throughout the work. Thus, I give this work a 3.75 out of 5 rating." I'll take that! Thank you again, Judith for being such a deliberate and thoughtful critic.

Celebrate Good Times!

Just sent the signed contract into Ellora's Cave for my first novel! Yipee!
Roxanne's Pirate is a 75,000 word contemporary erotic romance. I'll post the blurb and synopsis when they've been cleared with my editor.

Watercolorist's Seduction

It's embarrassing how long it's been since I last posted, but I've been busy writing! I really must get into a better blogging habit. But I was inspired to post because I love this cover!
It is the first that is mine, all mine! Watercolorist's Seduction will be out August 10, 2010 with Ellora's Cave. As soon as it's out, I'll post a link on where to buy it.
I'm hoping to post some photos of places that inspired the story. This area of New England is so rich in history, so full of romantic possibilities. I know I haven't even scratched the surface. Or maybe I can link to some of the images that inspired me. Meanwhile I've finished my first novel, tentatively titled "Roxanne's Pirate" and I've submitted it. Unlike WS and "The Proper Wife" , it is a contemporary with suspense elements. My busy brain is planning my next work. I'm thinking of another novel--historical? paranormal? I'll see what the Muse delivers!

TwoLips Review!

Tina, at TwoLips, gives a four lip review for Flavors of Ecstasy II! Tina says The Proper Wife is a hot read you'll want more of. Thank you, Tina!

Good Reviews! Yeah!!

Like most writers I have a love/hate relationship with reviews of my work--I love reviews that like my work and gnash my teeth when I read reviews that are less than praiseworthy. Fortunately, the new anthologies in which my work appears have both gotten very good reviews. Yeah!
You can read a very good review of Ellora's Cave's Flavors of Ecstasy II at Fallen Angel here.
You can read a great review of Maiden Mother Crone at Whipped Cream--Holly gives it 5 cherries! I am thrilled to be in such fine and praiseworthy company in both books and delighted that both reviewers like my work. I hope regular readers do, too!