The Princess Blog tour is slowly rolling to a stop!

Dearest readers,

As I mentioned, my Princess Blog tour ends this week.

Today I'm at ROMANCING THE BOOK ...AND...I'm still at Write Life until Friday!!

Each day at Write Life, we'll do something different!!  The more you comment there during the week, the more you increase your chances at winning my three part giveaway!!

So please comment at both locations (Romancing the Book and Write Life)...for a chance to win a signed copy of THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED...

PLUS....

A copy of STUD MUFFINS. This book is a double treat. Great muffin recipes and yummy eye-candy, too!!  And remember, eye-candy has zero calories. ;)

AND a pretty Cinderella slipper ornament---signed by ME!!  After all, I have my Cinderella retelling coming out soon, A MIDNIGHT DANCE (out August 2011).  And I wanted you, dearest readers, to have a chance at owning your own Cinderella slipper!



AWAKENED BY A KISS changes a reviewer's mind about historical romance!

This one has got to be one of my favorites reviews ever to come to my attention!  This reviewer wasn't into historical romance...especially one without paranormal elements.  AWAKENED BY A KISS has made her look at historical romance in a whole new light!  I'm ever so flattered by this review!!

See you at Romancing the Book and Write Life!!!

Oh, and see you tomorrow...and the rest of the week at Write Life!!

Last week of the Princess Blog Tour...and I've added fun stuff to my giveaways!!

Dearest Readers,

There are only 3 stops left on the Princess Blog tour.  And today I have multiple treats for you!!

Today, I'm being interviewed by Captain Jack Sparrow!!  Yes, you read that correctly!  What a fun interview at ROMANCE WRITER'S REVENGE!  You've just got to stop by and see this. *smiles*

Oh, but that's not all!!  

All week I'm at Write Life!  Stop by BOTH places!  My GIVEAWAY has been sweetened!!  I'm in the holiday spirit and I've added some really fun extras you don't want to miss!!  Leave a comment at both places to increase your odds at winning!!  If you've already won a copy of THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED, win one for a friend.  Signed books make great Christmas gifts! 

Hop on the Princess tour bus for these final fun stops....See you there!

Oh, and check back tomorrow for the final destination!

Final stop for the week...

Dearest readers,

Today is the final stop for the week. I'll be at Book Binge! Stop by and join in the fun!

I'll resume next Monday. Check back then for the last few stops in my Princess Blog tour!

For all my wonderful American followers...Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Are you in the Kentucky area??

I've signed several copies of AWAKENED BY A KISS and THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED in the following bookstores just for you!!! 

Joseph-Beth Booksellers  (Lexington, Kentucky)


Barnes and Noble (Man-O-War, Hamburg Pavilion, Lexington, Kentucky)


Barnes & Noble - Newport on the Levee


Barnes & Noble - Florence, Kentucky

Tank is full....and we're ready to roll!!

Dearest readers,

Only a few stops left on my blog tour.  Buckle up your seat belts as we're headed to NOT ANOTHER ROMANCE BLOG! 

See you there! :)

And check back tomorrow for the next destination!

Me in KENTUCKY!

This weekend I was in Kentucky at Romance Day--a multi-author book signing. I sat next to fellow Berkley author Maya Banks and had a great time chatting with her as well as all the people who attended the event at Joseph-Beth Booksellers.

Thanks to everyone who came by and to the ladies of the Kentucky Romance Writers who let me join their lunch meeting!

Dear friend and critique partner, Vickie (and her lovely family) showed me around town.  An unforgettable weekend! It isn't every day a woman gets to eat "Cheese Bollocks", served to her by men in Kilts, and drive past places called, Big Bone Lick.  Seriously. 

I had an awesome time!  I love Kentucky!!  The people there are warm and friendly and wonderful.

Now, before I jumped on a plane to return home, I stopped at the following places and signed my books.  If you'd like an autographed copy of either AWAKENED BY A KISS or THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED, check out:

Barnes & Noble - Newport on the Levee

Barnes & Noble - Florence, Kentucky

Oh what a treat today!

Dearest readers,

We're going to be stopping at a wonderful blog---Seductive Musings!  It's always full of eye candy!  And today, my heroines have written a post!  They offer their guideline on how to land Prince Charming.  Come join in the fun!!

Oh, and do check back on Monday for another destination!  (only a few more stops before our Princess Blog tour comes to an end---Don't miss out!)  *smiles*

The next stop is . . .

Dearest readers,

I'm at the wonderful Sarah MacLean's blog today!  See you there!!

Oh, and check back tomorrow for the next destination.

Cruising down the road...And a glass slipper!

Dearest readers,

I'm off to the next stop on my Princess Blog Tour.....Today I'm at Smexy Books!!  See you there!

Check back tomorrow for a new destination!

A GLASS SLIPPER...

Ever buy something you don't really need simply because it's pretty?  I bought myself a glass slipper.  Since I have my own sexy version of Cinderella coming out next August - A MIDNIGHT DANCE - I figured I should have a glass slipper of my own!  *smiles*

It sparkles. I couldn't resist! 

If you want to read more about this different and fresh retelling of Cinderella, A MIDNIGHT DANCE, click HERE!

All aboard!

Dearest readers,

Another great stop today!  I'm at The Season Blog!!  Do stop by.  Oh, and let me know what you think of  the banner ad across the top of The Season.  My brother and I designed it! *smiles*

Check back tomorrow for the next destination!

The bus is leaving. . .climb on board!

Dearest readers,

I have a double treat for you today!  We're making a stop at not one but TWO awesome blogs!

Oh, I'm just so excited!  Twice the giveaways!  YAY! 

So without further ado...Make sure you visit BOTH these Princess Blog Tour stops:

1. Babbling about Books and More
2. RR@H Novel Thoughts & Book Talk.

See you there!

Oh, and check back tomorrow for the next destination. 

Buckle up!

Dearest Readers,

We leave for our next stop on the Princess Blog Tour -- BOOK LOVERS INC.  A fabulous blog!   See you there. 

Oh, and check back on Monday for a new destination!!

Rolling down the road . . .

Dearest Readers,

Hop on board!  Next stop on our tour - Magical Musings!  Woot!  See you there!

Oh, and don't forget to check back tomorrow for the next destination on the Princess Blog Tour!


Speaking of THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED. . . It gets another great review HERE! Check it out! *grins*  I couldn't be more delighted!!  THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED is a recommended read across the board!!!  *squee*

Blog Talk Radio, a new destination & moi!

Dearest Readers,

I had the privilege of being on Blog Talk Radio - Canned Laughter and Coffee with Renee Bernard (Romance writer, comedian and super-host!!) Tuesday night!  

Click HERE to listen.  Hope you enjoy the show!  We had soooo much fun!!  

NEXT STOP ON THE PRINCESS TOUR!!  


Yes, we have a new stop today - Romantic Crush Junkies!  Stop by and let's chat together!...Oh and of course, there's a giveaway. ;) 


Stop by tomorrow for a new destination!  If you want to read previous posts made on this Princess tour, simply click on the links found on the top right-hand corner of this blog.  Links are listed from newest to oldest!  

An announcement and a new destination!

Dearest readers,

I'm going to be on Blog Talk Radio tonight!! YAY!  Yes, I'm on Canned Laughter Tuesday November 9th at 8:30 pm EST.  If you'd like to listen in on the show, click HERE for the details!

Here is what they're saying:

Romance writer, comedian and super-host Renee Bernard welcomes the ever-intriguing and talented Lila DiPasqua! Lila will discuss her upcoming romance novels and anything else we can get her to admit to! LOL

The Princess blog tour continues today!  Hop on and fasten your seat belts because we're headed to THE ROMANCE DISH!

Rev up the engine . . .

The Princess blog tour continues at TRUE ROMANCE -- with GIVEAWAY open worldwide! Hop on board and let's go!

 

Oh, and I must share this . . .

THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED garners another great review!  5 STARS!!!

*Squee!!* Seriously, this book is on a roll, and I couldn't be more delighted!

 Check back tomorrow for the next destination spot on our tour!

Oh, and if you wish to read the posts from the previous stops, check the list on the top right-hand side of this blog.  (Listed newest to oldest)

Do you have your seat belt on? :)

The next stop on the Princess Blog tour is at One Book Away From Heaven!  Great blog, by the way!!  Come read how I shaped the story of the The Princess and the Pea into The Princess and the Diamonds in my brand new historical romance release (from Berkley Sensation) THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED!

See you there!

Check back Monday for the next destination!  Oh, and if you want to read previous posts on this tour, click on the links listed on the top right-hand side of this blog.  Listing is from newest to oldest!

An awesome review, and awesome article...and another awesome stop on the Princess Tour!

A review of THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED that made me blush (with joy)!

Oh, and you've just GOT to check out THIS! Cool, huh?  As timeless as Chanel--AWAKENED BY A KISS!


Our tour bus leaves today for Lovin Me Some Romance! 

Check back tomorrow for our next destination on the Princess Blog Tour! 

If you want to read prior blog posts on this tour, check out the list on the top right-hand side.  (Listed newest to oldest!)

Next stop on the Princess Blog tour...And a correction!

Dearest Readers,

There was a small error made yesterday.  I omitted the name of one of the winners of Delilah Marvelle's giveaway (thank you throuthehaze for pointing it out!)

So the first order of business is to announce the second winner:

Johanna R. Jochum!!

Congratulations!  Please please email me HERE with your snail mail address.


The Princess Blog Tour....

My Princess blog tour continues!  Hop on board as today we visit a totally awesome blog, Leontine's Book Realm!  I'm blogging about my inspiration for THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED! 

See you there!

Oh, and for those who are just joining me...My prior stops are listed on the top right-hand side of this blog.  Many giveaways are open for more than one day, so you might want to check out the links! :)

Each day I'll give you a new link as to where my tour bus will be stopping that day.  

Check back tomorrow for the next stop on the Princess Blog Tour!  

See you on tour!

Announcements! Announcements!

Dearest readers,

The Princess Blog countdown release party has come to an end...because today is the release of THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED!! I'm so excited to be sharing this book with readers!  It's been getting great early reviews...like this one:

"Lila is one of my favorite author finds from this year....She’s one historical romance author who’s making waves in this genre and one I recommend you read...She keeps blowing my mind away with her short stories." -- Babbling About Books and More.

Now, I know you're anxiously awaiting the winners of last week's giveaways...and of course the winner of the grand prize---a signed copy of THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED, as well as signed copies of Nora Roberts's BLACK HILLS and Eloisa James's A DUKE OF HER OWN.


But first a couple of quick announcements!  Oh, and if you didn't win, no worries!  Why, you ask?  Here's why:

Announcement #1 - Today I start the Princess Blog Tour!  

Pop by here on my blog each day for a new link to where I'll be!  I hope you'll join me in the fun!  More giveaways!  More fun posts!  By moi!  :)

To kick things off, I'm at Book Junkie today...Come by!  Say hi!  Maybe win a giveaway!  Make sure you jump on this blog tour with me.  I just may toss in a few special goodies along the way. ;)



Announcement #2 -  I'm going to be on Canned Laughter and Coffee, Blog Talk Radio! 

On Tues. Nov. 9th, 8:30 pm EST I'll be on Canned Laughter and Coffee, Blog Talk Radio!

My host is none other than romance author and ex-stand-up comedian Renee Bernard! (A fabulous Berkley author). Hope you'll listen in!!  This is going to be great!  I'll have more info about it soon. OOO! You'll get to hear me actually speak. Cool, huh?  *grins*



And now, without further ado....our winners!  Congrats to all!  And thank you, everyone, for participating. You made the Princess Blog Party so much fun. It wouldn't have been the same without each and every one of you. *muah*

Sarah McLean 

Danielle Goreman

Carrie Lofty

Booklover 0226 (Tracey D)

Kathryn Smith

Virginia C

 Donna Grant

Stephanie (smccar1)

Evangeline Collins

Maureen

 Delilah Marvelle

throuthehaze

GRAND PRIZE WINNER:

Katsrus!

Winners please email me HERE with your snail mail address.

Check back tomorrow for the next stop on the Princess Blog Tour!  

See you on tour!

Scandalously Ever After . . . by Delilah Marvelle!

I wanted to shout out a huge thank you to my oh-so talented doppelganger, Lila DiPasqua who not only shares my passion for history and writing, but has a similar first name and shares the same birthday as I (seriously!!!). I'm so thrilled to be part of her Princess Blog Party and after reading Awakened by a Kiss, I am sooooooo ready for more.

So let's get this party started, shall we? Please raise your hand for me if you grew up on fairy tales. Hey now. I expect every single hand to be raised. Be it Disney based or Grimm based or Hans Christian Anderson based or Charles Perrault based, they all had one thing in common. No matter how dire the circumstances, true happiness and true love would always find a way. A beautiful sentiment, wouldn't you say? Even in my 30's, I'm still in hot pursuit, though not of my prince -- for I was fortunate to not only find him but keep him -- but of trying to write the ultimate fairy tale in the guise of a historical romance. I dream of writing about the awe and magic of what I felt when I read my very first fairy tale. Only now that I'm an adult, that awe and magic includes WAY more. Like scandal. And sex. Lots of it. What is better than scandal and sex? The research and its unexpected findings while trying to write my historical tales. I am utterly astounded at unearthing things no reader would ever believe, but I weave them into my stories all the same because I find them utterly fascinating. Allow me to give you an example of the bizarre sort of deconstruction I like to do when it comes to my stories. I'll use the story of the Frog Prince as an example.

What is fascinating about the Frog Prince Tale is that the author of this tale knew something most readers didn't. That a frog CAN turn into a prince in real life. How, you ask? There are certain frogs, like the Bufo Marinus, which secrete a toxin that wards off predators. When licked (or kissed, as is the case of our princess) it causes the burning of one's skin and eyes and can lead to hallucinations. So sadly, the heat rising through the body of our princess had nothing to do with passion or love whatsoever. And the prince didn't actually exist. But the frog did!! How is THAT for a fairy tale? All that really matters, though, in the end, is that our princess lived happily ever after. Even if it was with a frog. Are you in any way disturbed by this twist? Or intrigued? If disturbed, don't read my books. If intrigued, the Scandal Series is just the series for you. Only I write about people. Not frogs.

QUESTION:  So my question to you today is this, what is your favorite fairy tale and why?
My favorite fairy tale is Cinderella. Why? Because I grew up with a wicked stepmother and can relate to the poor girl. Seriously.

I'll be giving away two signed copies of Lord of Pleasure.  Each signed copy will include a $5 gift card to Starbucks.

Thanks so much, Delilah!  I'm delighted you round off our PRINCESS BLOG PARTY! Totally loved your fairy tale post. :)  Her giveaway is for those in the US *ONLY*.  Comments by those residing outside the US will not count for Delilah's giveaway but will count for mine. (See the NOTE in the pink box below for details).  So feel free to join in and comment, regardless of where you live!!

Please indicate if you're outside the US in your comment.

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To win Delilah's giveaway you must:

1. Answer Delilah's questions below in your comment.

2. You MUST be a follower/subscriber of Lila DiPasqua's blog (through Google Friend Connect).

3. You must reside in the USA.

* Winner will be announced on Tuesday Nov. 2nd, 2010-- selected at random from the commenters of this post.

NOTE: The more you comment on the posts during the month-long PRINCESS October Blog Party, the more points you earn toward winning a signed copy of the next in the sexy Fiery Tales series, THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED...plus SIGNED copies of Nora Roberts' BLACK HILLS and Eloisa James' A DUKE OF HER OWN!  You *must* be a follower/subscriber (through GFC) of this blog to be eligible to win!

Read a yummy EXCERPT of THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED HERE.

Ways to increase your odds of winning are found at the very bottom of this blog.

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