Beyond the Book

Every December my characters take over my blog so I can have a vacation. Let's see what they're up to.

Hey, readers. Nikki Lane here. (The Best Selling Toy of the Season) Look what Elaine and her family have been up to. They've had a wreath making competition, and they want their online friends to vote on the winner. So, look at the pictures and pick the one you like best. Thanks!

Fashionista Friday: Pick a Dress

Kathryn and Hank, my hero and heroine from Blue 52 are going on a date. They'll eat at a trendy, popular pizza place, and then they'll stroll down River Walk, window shopping and looking at the falls which are near the pizza place. What do you think Kathryn should wear? Vote for dress one-the red dress with the blue belt and pattern. Dress two the stripped dress in the middle, or dress three the red print. Just leave your choice in the comments section, and, I'll choose someone to get a free copy of Blue 52. I really think you'll like Hank and Kathryn. I'd go with the stripe myself. I think it would look pretty with white, flat sandals and a white bag.

Down the River Walk by epcantrell featuring a stripe dress

Topshop flower print dress
topshop.com

P A R O S H blue sleeveless dress
farfetch.com

Loro Piana stripe dress
mytheresa.com

Fashionista Friday: Sale! #WIN

Welcome to Fashionista Friday. I have two pieces of good news today. First, and I've very excited about it, Her Kind of Man is on sale this weekend for only .99. Yes you read it right. Only .99 for a book that The Romance Reviews designated a True Gem. It's available on Bookstrand, All Romance Ebooks, and Amazon as well as most other online retail outlets. Buy the book and email me confirmation of purchase, and I'll enter your name in a contest to win a copy of my latest release The Enchanted. Email confirmations to admin@elainecantrell.com

My second piece of news concerns New York Fashion Week. Plus sized ladies, Eden Miller who designs plus size clothing was invited to participate this year. It's about time! Not everyone is a size 0, and I have no idea how anyone over a size 10 could be considered plus sized. Who cares about size anyway? It's how things look on you that matters. How do you like these plus size dresses?  I love them.

Plus Size by epcantrell featuring plus size dresses

Lauren Ralph Lauren plus size dress
nordstrom.com

Charter Club knee length dress
macys.com

Mixed print dress
modcloth.com

ASOS body con dress
asos.com

Maxi dress
target.com

Beyond the Book: So Darn Cute!

Welcome to Beyond the Book. My name is Elizbeth Lane, and I was Elaine's heroine in Return Engagement. My sweet husband Richard gave me an Easter gift on Sunday. What do you think of it?

I love animals. We always had a dog or cat when I was growing up. My old dog, a pretty German Shepherd mix died last summer, and up until recently I just didn't have the heart for another dog, but I just melted when Richard brought this little sweetheart home. He got the puppy from a local animal shelter. We don't believe in buying puppies when so many good dogs need homes. In fact, Richard-he's a senator-has sponsored a lot of legislation to stop animal cruelty.

April is Animal Cruelty Awareness Month. Elaine loves animals too, so I'm sure you'll be hearing more about her animal friends. If you'd like to win a copy of Return Engagement help me name the puppy. Anyone who leaves a name will be entered into the contest for a PDF copy of my book.

Beyond the Book: Want to Win?

Hello, readers, my name is Marley Matthews.  My husband Rob and I are Elaine’s characters in her Christmas novella, The Table in the Window.  I’m feeling very generous today, so I think I’m going to give away a copy of our book.  To win the book, read the excerpt below and then answer the following question in the comments section.  That’s it.  (In case you were wondering, this was one of the worst moments of my life.)

Question:

What did I say when I took off Michael’s ring and slid it across the table?

 

His eyes briefly met hers before they slid away. “Yes, you do. I’m sorry, Marley, but I can’t marry you after all.”

Marley tried to speak and failed. What could she say anyway?  She couldn’t force him to marry her. 

“I tried not to care for Heather, but I couldn’t help myself. Her father is Milton Stuart. He’s the one who introduced us. You remember Milton. He’s the senior partner at Stuart, Byers, and Hayes. When I’m with her…” he paused. “I’m sorry.”

Marley took off his ring and slid it across the table without a word. He picked it up, tossed some money on the table, and strode out of the restaurant without a backward glance.

She watched him through the rain-streaked window as he waited for the light to change before he crossed the street. Above his head, a silver bell covered in holly tied with a red, plastic bow proclaimed the joys of the season. The light changed, and he was gone, no doubt to tell the mysterious Heather he was now a free man.

Are you tired of the same old Christmas ornaments year after year? If so, would you like to put your name in the hat for a chance to win this lovely Christmas angel? She'd look wonderful on the tree or on a table. I use one on a little side table. To enter just subscribe to my newsletter. Go to my webpage at www.elainecantrell.com and scroll down the page to the Yahoo button. Click the Yahoo button yahoo button and follow the directions. The deadline to subscribe is November 14.