Current Contest

Disclaimer first. Meredith Duran is Sherry's newly minted blogging partner. And as such, you can expect that Sherry is very partial to Meredith's books. But Meredith fully and absolutely merits that partiality. She writes in the most gorgeous voice, crafts the most interesting, unexpected characters, makes you laugh and breaks your heart turn by turn, sometimes on the same page. She is, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular talents in the genre, ever.

WRITTEN ON YOUR SKIN is Meredith's third book, after her acclaimed debut THE DUKE OF SHADOWS and her July 2009 release BOUND BY YOUR TOUCH, which is gathering rave reviews for its wit and deliciousness. Please do yourself a favor and read an excerpt of WRITTEN ON YOUR SKIN. You will salivate and you will curse the slow passage of time until July 28th, when the book becomes available in stores.

Beauty, charm, wealthy admirers: Mina Masters enjoys every luxury but freedom. To save herself from an unwanted marriage, she turns her wiles on a darkly handsome stranger. But Mina’s would-be hero is playing his own deceptive game. A British spy, Phin Granville has no interest in emotional entanglements…until the night Mina saves his life by gambling her own.

Four years later, Phin is finally freed by his new title from the bloody game of spycraft. But memories of the girl who saved him won’t let Phin go. When he learns that Mina needs his aid, honor forces him back into the world of his nightmares.

Phin is a man intent on control. Mina is fiercely devoted to her independence. As they match wits, their practiced masks begin to slip, kindling an attraction more dangerous than any treasonous conspiracy. For in two lives built on lies, love can prove the darkest secret of all...

And while you are waiting, also read an excerpt for BOUND BY YOUR TOUCH and thank your lucky stars that it is available June 30. :-)

This contest runs until August 15, 2009.

Past Contests

Do you know whose taste in books Sherry trusts? Her agent Kristin Nelson's. Kristin has an unerring eye for books that are smart, fun, and unputdownable. So it is with great pleasure that Sherry gives away the debut book, REAL LIFE & LIARS, of her fellow Nelson Literary Agency author Kristina Riggle.

"A moving and accomplished first novel about a family coming to terms with change." — Booklist

As a wilted flower child, Mira Zielinski has never been one to follow orders. Not from her husband, not from her boss - not even from her oncologist. Mira has her own idea about handling her newly diagnosed breast cancer, and it does not involve hopping up on the operating table. Her grown children will no doubt object -- when she gets around to telling them.

As they come home for the weekend of Mira and Max's thirty-fifth wedding anniversary party, her kids harbor some secret trials. Middle child Ivan's lifelong desire to be a songwriter is withering on the vine after years of futility and his dating haplessness is so familiar, it's almost a family joke. The impulsive and very young youngest child Irina will walk in the door with a surprise groom, though she's already looking for the escape hatch in her shiny new marriage. As for the oldest, Katya, let's just say that it would be a relief if her husband's big secret were just the affair she suspects he's having. As these trials unfold, certain family truths come to light but will they shake Mira's resolve?

This contest runs until June 18, 2009.

And the winner is Joy I. Congratulations, Joy! And thank you everyone for participating.

Not Quite a Husband Giveaway

This just in, Romantic Times loves NOT QUITE A HUSBAND. It is the featured review this month at RT's website. See what so impressed RT's reviewers.

And while you are waiting to win, read an excerpt. :-)

This contest runs until May 15, 2009.

And the winners are Ying and Patsy Newman. Congratulations! Thank you everyone for participating.

Audio Delicious Giveaway

The audio version of DELICIOUS from Recorded Books is, well, delicious. :-) Please forgive Sherry as she preens a little, but Virginia Leishman, the narrator for this recording, with her marvelously precise British accent, makes Sherry's prose sound so good! It comes in a gorgeous little box with 10 CDs, total running time at 12 hours, and track breaks every scene. Sure to be a cool birthday present or Christmas stocking stuffer for the audio book lover in your life.

This contest runs until April 21, 2009.

And the winner is Susan Bloom. Congratulations, Susan. Thank you everyone for participating.

Shana Abé Giveaway

Sherry doesn't follow series as a rule—but she does follow Shana Abé's Drakon series. It is rare that a writer combines both mesmerizing storytelling with mesmerizing prose. Shana Abé does exactly that in her Drakon books, combining beautiful, precise, yet sweeping world-building with intimate, passionate love stories between equals. Sherry can't get enough of those dragon shapeshifters.

So to celebrate the release of the newest book in the Drakon series, Sherry is giving away a copy of an autographed copy ofTHE SMOKE THIEF, the first book in the series.

Furthermore, Sherry will be hosting Shana in an interview in her newsletter in March and Shana will give away an autographed copy of TREASURE KEEPER to a lucky reader. Hurry and subscribe to Sherry's newsletter, so you won't miss either the interview or the giveaway.

This contest runs until March 31, 2009.

And the winner is Karen Foong. Congratulations, Karen. Thank you everyone for participating and please check out Shana's interview here.

Georgette Heyer Giveaway

Begin the new year with a classic. Georgette Heyer is, without question, the one who started it all. Sherry is delighted to give away a copy of DEVIL'S CUB.

The excesses of the young Marquis of Vidal are even wilder than his father's before him. Not for nothing is the reckless duelist and gamester called 'the Devil's Cub.' But when he is forced to leave the country, Mary Challoner discovers his wicked plans to abduct her sister. And only by daring to impersonate her can Mary save her sibling from certain ruin.

To read Sandy Coleman of All About Romance's Desert Isle Keeper review of DEVIL'S CUB, click here.

This contest runs until February 14, 2009.

And the winner is Robin Weiss. Congratulations, Robin. And thank you everyone for participating.

Christmas 2008 Giveaway

Sherry loves casual games, especially hidden-object games. Her kidlets love them too. Together they have spent many happy hours before these electronic versions of I Spy. So Sherry is delighted to give away a Big Fish Games gift certificate that entitles the receiver to a free full version of Hidden Expedition Titanic, an underwater scavenger hunt that would be just the thing to play for you to unwind from the frenzy of the holiday season. This contest runs until December 31, 2008.

And the winner is Michelle Clark. Congratulations to Michelle. And thank you everyone for participating in the contest!

DELICIOUS Book Release Contest

To celebrate the release of her newest book, DELICIOUS, Sherry is offering a special prize—an autographed copy of SURRENDER TO ME, by USA Today bestselling historical romance author Sophie Jordan.

She had lost nearly everything...

When tragedy left her penniless and alone, Lady Astrid Derring did whatever it took to survive. She dismissed half her staff, borrowed gowns, and subsisted on cucumber sandwiches from the galas she attended. She endured the wagging tongues of the ton and the indecent proposals from noblemen who deemed her ripe for the plucking. Finally, she has found a way to escape this shame and restore her good name. But it will require a perilous journey to Scotland, where she will come face-to-face with danger...and a sinfully handsome rogue who may be the greatest threat of all.

Any gentleman would lend his hand to a lady in distress, but handsome, rough-hewn Griffin Shaw is no gentleman, and Astrid is far from safe in his company. Accompanying her through the Highlands is a small price to pay for luring her into his bed. Entranced by her boldness, enchanted with her beauty, he is determined to thaw her cold heart. However, he soon finds himself wanting more than a brief affair with the proper lady. Nothing less than the total surrender of her heart will satisfy him.

And the winner is Carol Marck. Congratulations to Carol. And thank you everyone for participating in the contest!

PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS Book Release Contest

To participate in this contest, purchase a copy of PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS in the first 2 weeks of its release (3.25.08—4.7.08). Send Sherry a scan of your receipt to writer sherry thomas at gmail dot com, with the subject “ARC Contest”, or send me a physical copy of your receipt to Sherry Thomas, P.O.Box 201372, Austin, TX 78720-1372. Three winners will each receive an advance copy of DELICIOUS, Sherry's August 2008 release. And three more entrants will each receive, as a consolation prize, a beautiful PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS t-shirt.

The drawing will be held on May 1, 2008.

And the winners of the DELICIOUS ARCs are—drum roll, please:

Hata
Milka Welder
Honeybee Soup

And the winners of the PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS t-shirts are—another drum roll, please:

Tracey Galbraith
P Schroyer
Linda Price

Congratulations to the winners. And thank you everyone for participating in the contest!