What Leslie had to say on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
I’m desperately trying to finish a book that my fabulous editor has been waiting for, so I’m keeping my head down and writing that rather than this blog. Instead, I’ll just tease you with this:
I got a couple of copies in the mail today and I’m willing to share one with a lucky commenter. Just tell me why you want to read it and I’ll pick a random winner & will post the name tomorrow.
Good luck!
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Winner’s from Monday’s blog post for a backlist ebook from Vivian Arend:
Na (Comment #15)
Laurel Newberry (Comment #36)
To claim your ebook, please contact Vivian via her Contact Page HERE. Send her a note with the ebook you’d like to receive, as well as what format you’d like!
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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Good morning, Les! Hope the writing is going well. Love the cover of this one, and ‘I’ve wanted to read it since it first became a kernel of s thought. Yep, was there for the original twitter stream…lol. I would love to read this book because I’m curious to see the various stories since all the authors are very diverse. I will also buy a copy because I want to support or veterans. Being one of them, causes me to have solidarity with those who are in need. You guys did a wonderful thing putting this together. You don’t have to Lunt me in for the contest. Love you! Happy writing.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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I’ve wanted to read this book since Alison Kent first talked about on her blog. She mentioned how a picture of a SEAL preparing to start his day overseas inspired a talk with fellow author Christie Ridgeway. This led to the project/quest to get fellow authors to write a story where all the proceeds go to the Veteran’s Medical Research Foundation. I’m in awe of our country’s soldiers. The dedication they have to serve our country to protect our liberty.
Thank you authors for taking the time to write for a worthy cause!
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Simply put i am a vet and lover of romance books to include alpha military men. Plus this whole books profits go to charity. I think it’s amazing thing this group of authors have done to benefit our nations vets. Hats off to you ladies who are of part of this.
Lisa B
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This is going to be such an awesome book — When I first heard about this book, I knew I wanted to read it – but I am so overwhelmed by these authors coming together and then donating all of the proceeds!
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I’m actually reading this now. Got it from NetGalley at the end of last week. Loving the stories I’ve read so far and can’t wait to buy my paperback copy to help out veterns. Plus, that cover will look so pretty on my keeper shelf.
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I want to read this book because, I love finding new authors to read! Most of my favorite authors I am getting to the end of their book shelves. Like Stephanie Tyler love her. I’m also into cover art if it’s hot I want to read it and this cover is yummy! Thank you for offering to share with us.
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Hiya! :) Well, the big reason is because there are some authors here that I already read and want more, and always looking for new authors! :)
Lois
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One of the main reason I want to read this book is I come from a family of Military members. my brother Adam is 4th generation military. and I love to read about The “good” guys finding their happy endings. I also am always on the look out for new authors and the best way is to read anthologies.
Thanks for taking the time to write something that will benefit those who fight for our freedom on a daily basis.
Happy Wed.
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I’m axiously awaiting this book for many reasons: yummy cover dude, tons of my fave authors, my fave kind of story with military heroes, and the cost going to an excellent cause!!
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The cover is amazing! I love reading about strong heroes and it’s great to have the opportunity to read authors I haven’t been exposed to before. It is so nice that all the authors are donating the proceeds and I hope the book is very successful.
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I would love to read this book. So many great authors in one book. So many strong and sexy heroes. Who wouldn’t want to read it.
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Who wouldn’t want this book ? So many wonderful writers and proceeds going to such a good cause and like everyone else, who doesn’t love a military man
I will be looking forward to reading this whether free or bought.
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The cover says it all! It’s one hot book with so many authors. You will get a little taste of everything.
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I’d love to read it because I like military romance novels and an anthology is a good way to get to know writers I’m not currently reading….and it’s for such a good cause!
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Oh, how I love the cover of this book! And how I love that the proceeds go to veterans. And how I love that so many of my favorite authors have stories in it! And how I lovelovelove SEAL stories!
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For all of the reasons Jennifer Clark mentioned. Sorry this is a short post, but gotta get a lot done today, too!
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Really? You have to ask why? LOLOL Silly Leslie. SEALS and the authors who game them HEAs. D’uh!
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GAVE! GAVE them HEAs.
I can type. Really. Need more coffee. 
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Yay!
I’ve always love military story. These brave men and woman are heroes and make ideal alphas. Also many of these authors are new to me and it’s a great chance to see what their writing is like.
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I have always enjoyed stories involving our military men. There are several authors that I read regularly in this book too so that makes it even more intriguing to me. I love to read!!!!!
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Seals are hot…………..
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Why I would love to have a copy of that book… It has some great authors I have read before and some new ones I would love to try to see if I would enjoy more from them! They are doing a wonderful thing raising money for a great cause!
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Forgot… Congrats to Na & Laurel!
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I guess I would have to say that my fascination with Seals begin when I picked up a copy of Suzanne Brockmann’s Troubleshooter series many years ago. It was love a first read. Here a group of men who do their job, body and soul. Oh and don’t forget the formal uniform.
Every since then I have a very special place in my heart for Navy Seals. When Team Six was taking out, he who should not be named, I was reading everything that I could get my hands on about these wonderful men and the job that they do everyday. So, I am very excited that I get to read a new story(ies) about my favorite group of men. Thanks to you, Leslie and all of the other authors for working on such a special project. 
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I want to read this book because I’ve read the majority of these authors before and love their work and because the proceeds are going to the veterans – who deserve more than we can ever give them. I love reading about the SEALS.
Oh, yeah – it won’t hurt to ‘have’ to look at the cover whenever I want either!
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I had heard that anthology came from an idea from a photograph and I want to read it because I’ve always enjoyed reading about SEAL heroes and it’s for a great cause.
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Awesome reason for this book. Yes, of course I want to read it. How wonderful that all of you authors got together for this book and all profits are being donated to our Veterans.
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P.S. Congratulations to Lauren & Na! Always fun being a winner.
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Wow, this is a great-sounding anthology! I can’t wait to read it!
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Awesome. So glad this is finally out and cant wait to get a copy. I have been waiting for it since I first heard about it in July.
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I’ve wanted to read this since I first heard about it.All the stories sound really good.I’ve read some great reviews too for this.
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Men in uniform are just yummy!!! Plus its always nice to see a side of them that isn’t just on the battlefield.
Happy Veterans Day!
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I love stores about service men…hope I win…
Donna
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Aside from absolutely loving romances with military in them, this book is a great opportunity to read and compare the style of so many multi-published authors. Entertainment and education!
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Oh my!
1) Because I’ve been looking at this book for a month or so and I don’t have a Kindle.
2) Because I look down the list of authors and I start salivating. Her! And her TOO! And even HER!
3) Because reluctantly, as a pacifist, I realize that the military has a role to play in keeping the peace, because everyone else isn’t a pacifist.
4) And did you see that shirtless guy?
Do I get extra entries for having many, many reasons?
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I support anything that honors and helps veterans. We owe so much to them.
I love reading stories about military heroes, especially Seals. This book is a treasure trove of Seal stories!
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I would love to read this book because of the multiple authors attached to it, but I would also love to read it because of the military aspect to the stories.
My dad was in the Navy, and as a history major I have a deep appreciation for military history and the sacrifices military personal and veterans make.
This book is a great cause and even if I didn’t win, it is worth buying.
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I love strong heros, especially, military men. The cover is awesome and the list of authors who are dedicated in writing about military heros.
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Because the cover is wicked hot!
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I love love military romances. I love the cover of this book. And the most important fact is its written by a lot of amazing authors.
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I love books about Seals.
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Why? First, it is supporting our tropps. And, there are some really amazing authors included in the book. And, I love stories with Navy Seals. And, I love short story anthologies. And, of course, the cover!!!
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Sexy Seals is exactly why I want to read this. I also like that when buying this money goes to Veterans.
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I desperately need a new book and what would be better than reading about a seal???
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I have wanted to read this since I first heard about it. For a while I thought it was only going to be digital, but then I read it will als obe in print – Yahoo!!
Honoring these brave Warriors is so very important!
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Holy Crap!!!! I want to read ’cause it looks HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!! So many great authors all together- how could you go wrong :-)
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I have been hearing so many great things about this book. My favorite authors are honoring the bravest men in the world with this book! I couldn’t be prouder and even if I don’t win, I plan to pick up my copy on Friday. What a great day for the release!
Oh and I love how the cover is of a real life Military Man! Anyone know his number!
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I am a big fan of stories featuring military characters. They embody all the finest qualities in men and women. I would love to read it.
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I would Love to win this book because I would Love to read this book !!! and, I have wanted to read this book since i first saw this book !!! so many Great authors and so many Great stories !!! woww !!! lol :)
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:fallleaf: men in uniform are always HOT! I love reading about hero’s in uniform from carpenters, their belts are their uniforms, firefighters, to military, etc!
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would love to win. could use a good hot read. And from some of my fave authors too! Who can resist a man in … or out … of uniform. Have always had a thing for men who serve…. this provides many. And in quick reads. Which is great with my current schedule.
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Hope I’m not too late to enter. I want to read the book because the stories are by some of my favorite authors. Also, I like I like to read love stories about men in uniform. Finally, let’s face it, the cover is very easy on the eyes!
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I would love a copy of this book because of all the fabulous writers it is sure to be one of the greatest books I will read this year. Thanks for the opportunity to win one.
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I just read a great review for the book (on the actual writing, not just the cover) this morning on another blog. I deleted it after I put Seal on my amazon wishlist amd can’t find it to put here.
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Umm I think the cover kinda says why without words
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Look at the list of contributing authors! All those buff men in uniform or “Out”. I am a veteran of 6 years active Army and really want to read this book of stories.
By the by, dude is too hot on the cover don’t ya think?
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This book is fantastic. And to have it benefit such a great cause, well, it just makes it all that much more better-er! (That’s technical talk, in case you didn’t realize it.) Kudos to everyone who contributed. Each and every “hero” had amazing depth and grit. Thanks for the great read(s).