Well, like I told you guys earlier this week, we have finally bought a house. So it’s officially time to celebrate. How about having a drink for me…on me!?!
Here’s just about everything you’ll need for one of my favorite drinks, the Sour Apple Martini. I’ll send you two of these beautiful green-base Ball Martini Glasses,
Plus a bottle of Sour Apple Martini mixer, and a tin of rimming sugar for your glasses. You just bring the vodka, and a good friend to share it with!
And since nothing goes so well with summery, fruity drinks, how about a couple of summery steamy books to read!! 
I got two presents in the mail myself this week…my author copies of my next two releases, SHE’S NO ANGEL and HEAT WAVE. These won’t be in stores for weeks yet. The winner will get one autographed copy of each.
(PS: Can we make a deal? If you win them–and like them–please do me the huge favor of recommending them to your friends, fellow readers, etc. You all know how much I have riding on this book and I would SO appreciate it!)
You know what to do! Just comment and you’re eligible.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Leslie Kelly used to say she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up, but then she discovered Nancy Drew books. Being a flashlight-under-the-covers-nose-in-book reader throughout her childhood, she couldn’t think of anything else she’d rather do as an adult than continue to lose herself in fictional stories. Her real life marriage of 20 years to the man of her dreams is a constant reinforcement that happily-ever-afters really can happen…and that they’re worth writing about. Living in Maryland, Leslie spends her non-writing time laughing a lot with the above-mentioned romance hero and their three daughters. Though an author of more than thirty sexy, contemporary comedies, she has recently branched out to write dark romantic suspense under the pseudonym Leslie Parrish.
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That’s a fabulous prize. Happy Friday everyone.
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Nice prize!!
Hmmmm……so if I win, how about I promise to make sure both books are porminently faced out on the shelves, right where all my customers can see them???
huh, huh????:happy2:
Yeah I know I am bad….:thankyou:
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Oh, hell, you know I will do it anyway. No leverage.:coffee:
BTW, Suzanne Brockmann will be at RBTB today, along with a sneak peak from her newest book.
And I have to work.:wallbash:
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Happy Friday! I”m on my way out in a bit, but I wanted to stop by. (Oh, I hope it’s okay if I mention there’s a contest at my blog too).
Thanx Ev, for the reminder. You know I, ah, kinda like that Suz LOL.
Now for the get-together – woo hoo!
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You don’t even have to ask. Talking about your fabulous books are a given. Great prize, as usual. Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Hi everyone. Boy I would really, really like to have these 2 books! Always great to get advanced copies.
A great weekend to all!
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Yum, Sour Apple Martini!!
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Congrats on your new house. What a wonderful way to celebrate, count me in!!!!:cheer:
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Oh boy!!! Sour apple martinis and great books…definitely would read books before having the martinis as the eyesight might not be so good afterwards…right. Terrific prize; can’t wait to read the books.
Congratulations again on the new house. Enjoy!!!
Wishing everyone a wonderful week-end.
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Hope you are happy in your new home.
Great prizes!:cooldance:
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Happy Friday!! What an great prize – I’ll help you celebrate with or without the prize package.
Is it possible to have a cyber party? I’m sure it is, anything is possible. Oh, and plugging the books – that’s a given!:thumbsup:
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Would love to help you celebrate with an apple martini! And would be more than happy to spread the word. Happy Friday!
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Happy Friday everyone!!! I can tell everyone right now you will love She’s No Angel(I’ve already told all my reader friends to get it). Awesome story and can’t wait to buy Heat Wave and read Allie’s story. Love the apple martini and book combo for celebrating.
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Someone is going to be very excited to have this prize!!!!
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What a lovely prize! Thanks for thinking of us. I hope you :love2: your new house. Best, Dee
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most certainly would!
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New books! Happy Friday everyone!:wave:
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Definitely add me too. . . and I’ve had She’s No Angel on my list for a while. . . so definitely will gush around whenever I can read it! :)
Lois
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Nice prize. Have a good weekend everyone. :)
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Congrats again on the house….if I win, then I will send out an email to everyone….can’t wait for the stories, Leslie!
Happy weekend, everyone…we’re off to the desert this weekend for a work family trip…
P.S. I am such a geek, it is a good thing you told me what is in an apple martini…
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What a fun surprise……TGIF……I love the summer…sipping a refreshing drink in the evening is a perfect way to end a perfect day. I live in the mountains, while we have winter for 9 months, our summers are perfect. Sunny and warm during the day, cooling off in the evenings. In a month, my new house with the four covered porches will be finished. Cocktails anyone?
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:wave:
What a wonderful prize package! How exciting for you!
Congrats on the new home again and relax tonite with a
I toast
you.
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Congratulations on the new home!!! What gives you more pleasure – the new home or the new books being released? Have a great weekend.
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Leslie,
Congrats on finally getting into your new abode!
I’m plugging for your new books!
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Boy its been a hellish week…My son who has epilepsy hit his head when his class went to fleet week…slight concussion no seizures thank god but what a scare!!
Missed yesterdays HOT:devil: blog:wallbash:
Boy could I use an apple martini:cocktail:
Leslie, Can’t wait for the new books:thumbsup:
Have a great weekend everyone!!
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congrats on the new house.. those glasses are adorable.. and as for the books? im not above begging:bowdown::bowdown::mrgreen:…:devil: and i would recommend them to absolutely everyone.. have a great weekend everyone…
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Congrats on the new house! Happy Friday everyone!
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I never tried an apple Matini.:cocktail: I bet is good. Thanks for getting such a great prizes. Have a great weekend:cooldance:
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Great prize! Congrats on the new home. Have a great weekend everyone!
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Great prizes, but is there a way to make these sans alcohol???
I’m one of the lucky ones in life – I get a headache as soon as I drink, it doesn’t wait until the next day. . .
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Barbara-Jo, honestly right now the house is all I can think about…lolol! Followed (closely) by She’s No Angel!
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Thanks so much Christina, I really appreciate that!
And Tina–ACK on your son! Is he okay?
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Patty: YES. You can shake up one part mixer and one part club soda, strain it over ice into the martini glass, garnish with a green apple slice and voila! Virgin Appletini!
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And thanks everyone for all the kudos on the house AND the book.
I can’t imagine what I’ll do for excitement next month…lolol!
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OMG – what a fabulous prize!!! I have your books on my “must buy” list so getting an early copy would be so fantastic!!
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Leslie, Please exclude me from the prize. After living with an alcoholic ex-husband, I don’t drink.
Congrats again on your new home; I’m happy that all the family will finally be together.
Wanted to mention that I ordered HEAT WAVE last night from eHQ.com through its “upcoming books” ordering procedure, & am really looking forward to reading it. Would have also included SHE’S NO ANGEL, but, HQN books are not available using that method. However, as soon as it comes to my local Borders, I’ll be buying.
Patricia A.
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Wow, what a great prize, Leslie. I really want those books lol! I’ve never had a sour apple martini, but it certainly sounds yummy!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone! :wave:
Hugs, Zara
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What an awesome prize!!! I love the glasses, drinks, and books…WhooHoo
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If I won I’d announce it from the roof tops and read aloud passages from the books to anyone who would listen. I think that would work. Great prizes.
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What a fabulous prize. Congratulations on the new house.Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
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Have a great weekend!
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Leslie, Thanks for asking…My son is doing much better, just scared the heck out of me!! When I’m at work and get a phone call from school I get nervous, when they tell me he suffered a head injury, I can’t breath. But thank God he really is ok…Me on the other hand…a few more grey hairs:fryingpan:
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Happy Friday everyone!!!! You gals always have the best prized on here every week.
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Great prize, as usual.:thumbsup:
As for recommending your books, that is something I’ve been doing ever since I read “Relentless” back in 2001! Actually all of the Plotmonkeys make it easy for me to recommend their books by being so talented.:bowdown:
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Mmm… what a fun friday prize! Happy Friday, everyone! Leslie, congrats again on the house, and oh yes, the books, too! I’m sure I’ll love them, so I’d better get working on some word of mouth
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Beverages and Books. Always a good combination.
Leslie, recommending your books along with the rest of the Plotmonkeys is never a problem. You guys are the BEST!!!
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Whooo Hooo!
Books and stuff for martinis now that is almost better than chocolate…almost :wink:
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Happy Friday everyone! Leslie, I’ll spread the word on your books no matter what!
Have a great weekend :)
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Fantastic prizes! I would love to win this! Have a fabulous weekend ladies!!:party:
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Congrats again on the house.
:cocktail:What a great prize! Happy Weekend everyone. Talking about books is never a harship:thumbsup:
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Leslie for excitement next month it will be getting settled into your new house! :) I’m so happy for you.
It is always easy to recommend Plotmonkey books. I’ve enjoyed your books since you started with the Temptation line–still miss them!
Tina, I hope your son is okay after his fall.
Everyone have a great weekend.
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Congratulations on the new house.
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NICE PRIZES–ESPECIALLY THE BOOKS==WOULD TELL EVERYONE
ABOUT THEM. KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR NEW HOUSE.
DID YOU BUY IT ALREADY BUILT OR DID YOU PLAN IT YOURSELF?
ALICE IN TEXAS
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Congrats on the new house
Don’t worry I will recommend the new books even if I don’t win the prize, although sour apple is something that I have never tried before and sounds tempting. Happy weekend everyone! 
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Those glasses are so pretty! I know, I’m weird. I collect interesting martini and wine glasses (my favorite has little glass hearts as a stem).
I’ve been hearing about appletini’s alot lately and I can’t wait to try one! Since I’m hosting an adult birthday party next weekend I might make those the “drink of choice”. Really, really looking forward to reading the books when they come out!
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This is such a fun prize
Don’t worry Leslie I have read the excerpts for both books and they were amazing.
Congratulations on the new house! Happy Friday everyone. Enjoy the weekend!
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Awesome prize! Count me in! Have a great weekend everyone!!!:party:
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Congratulations on the new house!!! Have a great weekend everyone!!!
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Congats on the new house.
I recommend all the time:thumbsup:
What a great prize
I could use that once since today was my last day at work:cry: after 17 years they outsourced.
Enjoy the weekend everyone
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Congrats on the house! Have a great weekend in your new home.
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Pretty glasses!
(And I will praise your books on my blog…)
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I always recommend my books to friends, family and fellow bloggers
Congrats on the house!!
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Yay, weekend is here!
Great prizes. Fingers crossed.:cheer:
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GREAT PRIZE~ have a good weekend everyone!
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Congrats on the buy!:cheer: I would gladly reccommend your books to friends and family.
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Good books and apple martinis?! Sign me up!
I don’t know much about martinis, I must admit, except that the apple ones are yummy. I *do* make a really mean margarita, though– every woman should have one “company” dish, and after the margaritas (I did mention I make them really strong, didn’t I?), who knows if my cooking was good or bad? Heck, they never remember *what* it was they ate, or if they ate at all!
Cheers!
(And congrats on the house!
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Leslie, I can’t WAIT for your books!!!! I’m in need of some reading material…I think I’m having withdrawals.
Oh, congrats on the new house!!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Congrats on your new house!:party:
What an awesome prize package!:cooldance:
Have a great weekend everybody!
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Leslie I am so all over “spreading the word” if I win.
I would so love these books.
Apple sours too. Cool!
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Leslie,
Congrats on buying the new house. I’m helping you celebrate right now by having a beer.
Just think, all the fun stuff gets started now with the packing and moving.:wallbash:
You know that we’ll all be recommending the books. I can say that without even reading them because I haven’t read one yet that I didn’t like.:bowdown:
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Tina,
I’m sorry to hear about your son. My daughter who is now 28 yrs. old, also has epilepsy. It’s not a fun thing to go through
Thank God, she hasn’t had to take meds or had a seizure since she was 17 yrs. old.
How old is your son?
I don’t know about boys but she didn’t start having her’s until she was 12 yrs. old. It does run in her father’s side of the family and the Dr. said that it was because she was reaching puberty and all the hormone changes. He said that she would probably grow out of them within a year.
Well guess what? She didn’t!!:wallbash: We had to go through so many different types of meds, etc. and they always made her feel so badly, mostly sleepy all the time.:zzz: And it embarressed her, she was so afraid of having one at school or when she was out with her friends.:cry:
The law in TN was that she couldn’t get her driver’s license until she went a whole year without any seizures so she was almost 18 before she was allowed to drive.:hissyfit:
When she became pregnant, everything got worse because of the hormone change and they had to triple her dosage of meds. They were always doing ultra sounds because they were afraid of the effects that the meds were going to have on the baby.
I don’t know if you have ever seen the movie, “Mask” with Cher. But at one time, they told us that the bably was going to be born with that disease. Lucky for us that didn’t happen.
Then when the baby was born, again because of the hormone changes, she was able to come completely off her meds and no problems in 8 yrs. Now, who knows what will happen if she ever got pregnant again but that is unlikely because of other medical problems. But even when she goes throught the change of life, something could happen. Anything related to hormonal changes.
Anyway, didn’t mean to make this such a long post. Just wanted to let you know that I’ve been there and know what you are going through so if you ever need anyone to talk to….I’m around.:wave:
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I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend.
Good Luck on winning the prize.:cooldance:
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great prize as always. great reviews on she no angel leslie cant wiat to read it:party:
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As always, very cool prizes!
Love the glasses. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and relaxes a little, or a lot, ok however much you want to relax, have at it. :wave:
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Leslie,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new home.
I hope it is everything you wanted.:thumbsup:
I also wanted to tell you how great the covers of your new books are.:thumbsup2:
I especially like the Heat Wave cover.:doggie:
Have a great weekend.:doggie:
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Another great prize! Green is my favorite color and I love those glasses!
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After this very long short week of work haha I would love to have a drink and read . I know your book will be a hit . Tammy
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Congratulations!
I hope the house brings you the happiest days and best memories and the books bring you tons and tons of sales.
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Enjoy your new home! Home sweet home!
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I can’t wait to read the releases Leslie!
Although, I’m not sure about Sour Apple Martini’s. I tried a Lemon Meringue a few months ago when I was in Washington, DC. and I thought I was drinking Robitussin – blechhhh. At least no one can say I didn’t try it!
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Congrats on the new house!
It’s time to celebrate
Love the covers on the new releases.
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Ooh what a great prize. *wanders off to find a drink*
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:doggie:I love these Friday contests. You guys are the best!
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:wave: Everyone,
YaY!
Leslie congrad’s on the new house. You will have to show us some picture’s LoL. Ooo what a sweet prize. If I win I will be glad to tell all my friends about your new book. I read a few of yours and already recommended them to my friends & family & of course they bought your books as well and loved them :-) Congratulations on your new gifts & release Leslie 
Have A Wonderful Weekend Everyone
Hugssss
LindaH
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As always a great prize and of course I can’t wait to get my hands on Leslie’s new books when they come out.
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The best of luck with your new home.
Those books look mighty goooood!!!!!!