An Exclusive Plotmonkey Excerpt!

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Celebrate with me…my newest book, OVEREXPOSED (aka The Cannoli Book!) should start hitting stores this week. Woo hoo! This one is super-sexy and is the story of Nick Santori, the ex-Marine brother from the Santori family of Chicago. He is trying hard to become like his brothers–normal, middle class, good and wholesome. But it’s becoming really difficult since he’s wildly attracted to a sexy siren, The Crimson Rose, a stripper who’s taken Chicago by storm.

Fortunately, he’s also wildly attracted to Izzie Natale, the “girl next door” who runs the neighborhood bakery.

Unfortunately for him…Nick doesn’t realize they’re the same woman.

Check out the excerpt, then read on to learn more about a super-fun Plotmonkey contest that Janelle and I are hosting. We have a little secret…and we’re revealing it here first!

This scene takes place early in the book. Nick has just run into Izzie, the kid sister of his brother’s wife. But he doesn’t recognize her…which, uh, doesn’t make her very happy.

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The woman had flour in her hair. She smelled like almonds. Her apron was smeared with icing and whipped cream. Food coloring stained the tips of two of her fingers.

And she was utterly delicious.

The hints of flavor wafting off her couldn’t compete with the innate, warm feminine scent of her body, which assaulted Nick’s senses the way no full frontal attack ever had. Though they were in a crowded restaurant, surrounded by customers and members of his own family, hers was the only presence he felt. He’d been drawn to her, captured in an intimate world they’d created the moment their eyes had locked.

“You’re name’s Nick,” she said, as if making sure. Her voice was a little hard, her dark eyes narrowing.

Worried she had an ex with the same name, he replied, “I’ll answer to anything you want to call me.”

“Anything?”

He nodded, unable to take his attention from that bit of flour in her hair. He wanted to lift his hand and brush it away. Then sink his fingers in that thick, brown hair of hers, tugging it free of its ponytail to fall in a loose curtain around her shoulders. His fingers clenched into fists at his sides with the need to tangle those thick tresses in his hands and tug her face toward his for a brain-zapping kiss.

She had the kind of mouth that begged kissing. One that promised pleasure. God, it had been a long time since he’d really kissed a woman the way he liked to kiss a woman. Slowly. Deeply. With a thorough exploration of every curve and crevice.

Recently, his sex life had been limited by proximity and his active status. He hadn’t had any kind of relationship in years. And the sex he had was usually of the quick, one-night variety, where slow, indulgent kissing wasn’t on the agenda.

He could kiss this woman’s mouth for hours.

Nick didn’t understand why he was so drawn to her. All he knew was that he was attracted to her in a way he hadn’t been attracted to anyone for a long time. Not just because she was beautiful under the apron and that messy ponytail. But because of the wistful, lonely look she’d worn earlier that said she didn’t quite belong here and she knew it. Just like the one he’d had on his face lately.

“You’re single?” he asked, wanting that confirmed.

She nodded, the movement setting her ponytail swinging. It caught the reflection of a candle on the closest table, the strands glimmering in a veil of browns and golds that made his heart clang against his lungs.

“What’s your name?” he finally asked.

She arched one fine eyebrow. “We haven’t settled on what we’re going to call you yet.”

He turned, edging closer to her as a group came into the restaurant. The brunette slid along the wall, further away from anyone else. Nick followed, irresistibly drawn by her scent and the mystery in her eyes. “I guess you have a Nick in your past?”

“Uh huh.”

“It didn’t go well?”

“I’d have to say that’s a no.”

“Bad breakup?”

“No. We never even dated.” One side of her mouth tilted up in a half-smile. It held no happiness, merely jaded amusement. “He barely even noticed my existence.”

“Then he was an idiot.”

The other side of her mouth came up; this time her genuine amusement shone clearly. “Oh, undoubtedly.”

“He didn’t deserve you.”

“Absolutely not.”

“You’re better off without him.”

“Nobody knows that better than me.” She sounded more amused now, as if her guard was coming down.

“Enough about him,” Nick said. “If you don’t like my first name, call me by my last one. It’s Santori.”

He watched for a flare of surprise, a darting of the eyes to the sign in the window, proclaiming the name of the place.

Strangely, she didn’t react at all. “I think we’ve already determined what I should call you. You said it yourself.”

Puzzled, Nick just waited.

Idiot,” she said, tapping the tip of her finger on her cheek, as if thinking about it. “Though, honestly, it doesn’t quite capture you now. It might have sufficed years ago, but for today, I think we’ll have to go with…complete shithead.”

Nick’s jaw fell open. But the sexy brunette wasn’t finished. “By the way, that number you wanted? Here it is, you might want to write it down…1-800-nevergonnahappen.”

And without another word, she shoved at his chest, pushing him out of the way, then strode out the door. Leaving Nick standing there, staring after her in complete shock.

“I’d say that didn’t go well.” Mark stood right behind him, watching–as was Nick–as the brunette marched off down the street like she’d just kicked somebody’s ass.

Well, she had. Namely his. He just didn’t know why. “No kidding.”

“I see you haven’t lost your touch with women.”

“Shut up.” Shaking his head in bemusement, he lifted a hand and rubbed his jaw. “I don’t know how I blew that so badly.”

“But you sure managed to do it.”

Hearing his twin chuckle, Nick glared. “At least I’m not wearing a ring. I can still try to pick up a hot stranger.”

Mark just laughed harder. Which made Nick consider punching him. Only, Mama was standing behind the counter, glancing curiously at them as she waited on the customers. If Nick went after his twin, she’d come around and whack them both in the heads with a soup ladle.

“Hot stranger…oh, man, you are going to hate yourself when you figure out what you just did.”

His eyes narrowing, Nick waited for his twin to continue.

“You really didn’t recognize her, did you?”

Oh, hell. He should have recognized her? He knew her?

“Still not getting it?”

“Tell me how much trouble I’m in,” he muttered, praying he hadn’t just come on to a cousin he hadn’t seen in years. If they were related–and he couldn’t have her–that would be a crime worthy of a military tribunal. So he prayed even harder that she’d been some girl he’d known in high school.

“Pretty big trouble.”

He waited, knowing Mark was enjoying watching him sweat.

“She is family, you know.”

Damn. All the blood in his body fall to his feet out of embarrassment…and disappointment. “Why didn’t you stop me?”

“You shot out of the booth like your ass was on fire.”

Rubbing a hand over his eyes and shaking his head, Nick mumbled, “Who is she? Mama’s side or Pop’s? Please tell me she’s not one of Great Uncle Vincenza’s thirty granddaughters. Otherwise I just might have to re-up and hide from him and his mafia buddies for the next decade.”

Mark’s eyes glittered in amusement. The guy was enjoying this. “Not Great Uncle Vincenza. Think closer.”

Closer. Christ. “There’s no way she’s a first cousin…”

“Not a cousin.”

Oh, thank heaven. “So who?”

“I’ll give you a hint. Did you happen to notice the icing and flour all over her apron?”

Had he ever. He didn’t know if he’d ever smell anything as good as all that messy, sugary stuff combined with the brunette’s earthy essence. “Yeah. So?”

“You’re not usually this dense.”

“You’re not usually this close to death.”

“Think…the bakery….”

“Natale’s? Gloria’s folks?” And suddenly it hit him. “No.”

“Oh, yes.”

No. Impossible. It was out of the question. “Not Gloria’s baby sister. Tell me that wasn’t chubby little Cookie.”

“She ain’t chubby and I think if you called her Cookie to her face she’d slug you.” Mark threw a consoling arm across Nick’s shoulders, his chest shaking with laughter. “To answer your question, yes, my brother, that was Isabella Natale.”

Nick couldn’t speak. He was too stunned, thinking of how she’d changed. It had been at least nine–ten years, perhaps–since he’d seen her. She’d still been in high school and he’d run into her at a Christmas party at Gloria and Tony’s when he was home on leave. She’d still blushed and stammered around him. And she’d still been girlishly round–pretty but with such a baby-face he’d never taken her crush on him seriously.

Oh, he knew about the crush. Everybody knew about the crush. His brother Tony had threatened to break his legs if he so much as looked at her the wrong way at the wedding.

Huh. He hadn’t looked at her the wrong way. He’d just landed on top of her in a pile of cookies. And had been unable to get up because she’d wrapped her limbs around him like she was drowning and he was a lifeguard trying to save her.

He started to smile. “Izzie.”

“Izzie. Formerly chubby sister of our sister-in-law, turned sexy-as-hell woman, now back in town working at the bakery.”

“Her parents’ bakery up the block?”

“That’s the one.”

“Is she here for good?” he asked, already wondering how things could have turned out this perfectly.

“I don’t know. She’s been home for a couple of months, since Gloria’s father had a stroke. With the new baby, Gloria couldn’t help much, and the middle sister’s a lawyer.”

“So the youngest one came home to take over.” Not surprising. The Natales were much like the Santoris—family meant everything.

It almost seemed too good to be true. He’d finally come across someone who not only made his nerves spark and his jeans grow a size too tight, but who also came with a pre-made stamp of approval from the neighborhood. She was gorgeous. She was feisty. Her smile nearly stopped his heart. She’d had a crush on him forever–and was obviously still affected by him, judging by the way she’d taken off in a huff.

And she was not a faceless stripper behind a mask.

Enough of that. The Crimson Rose was every other man’s fantasy. At this point in his life, Nick wanted reality. He was ready for what his brothers and sister had. And he had just stumbled across a real woman who he sensed could both drive him absolutely wild with want and be someone he could truly like.

“I think I’m feeling a need for some fresh cannoli,” he murmured, smiling as he looked out the window at the sky, streaked orange by the setting sun. Izzie was no longer in sight…she obviously wasn’t too desperate for pizza.

Maybe he’d deliver it to her.

“Judging by the way she bolted, you’d better think again.”

Nick shrugged. He wasn’t worried. After all, Izzie had had a thing for him once upon a time…she had practically chased him down. He just needed to remind her of that.

And to let her know he was ready to let her catch him.

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If you like it please feel free to make my day and order it!

Now, some contest news…

Janelle and I have a fun “insider” treat in store for our readers. Our upcoming September books have a super-secret “shared scene” and we’re challenging you to find it!

Just purchase your copies of OVEREXPOSED by Leslie Kelly (Harlequin Blaze, available late August 2007) and BORN TO BE WILDE by Janelle Denison (Berkley, available early September 2007). Read them, find the shared scene in each book, and send an email to: plotmonkeyscontest@gmail.com listing the scene and the page numbers from each book.

A grand prize winner will be selected at random from all correct entries and will receive a $50 gift certificate from Amazon.com. Two runners up will each receive a backlist book of their choice.

The contest runs until September 30 so you’ll have time to read–and enjoy–both of these sexy, fun and exhilarating books.

Good luck and have fun!

63 Comments »

  1. Good morning Leslie…

    Congratulations…it’s time to

    I love the contest you have going with Janelle…I will be going to the bookstore today, so I should be able to get your book ASAP…I missed reading about the Bad Girls and I am glad that Izzie has her own story…kind of got the sense that something was up in Stripped…I can’t wait to read it…Have a wonderful and happy Tuesday…

    Comment by Paula R. — August 21, 2007 @ 6:08 am

  2. Great excerpt - I was cheering for the fiesty Isabella. And wow, that is one hot cover! Getting to the bookstore is a must!

    Comment by Stacy ~ — August 21, 2007 @ 6:22 am

  3. Good Morning Leslie,

    OMG I can’t believe Izzie has MY LAST NAME “NATALE”

    Comment by Cherylann — August 21, 2007 @ 6:51 am

  4. I loved Stripped, so I can’t wait to read these books too. Like I really need to add anymore to the pile- I just found another one that is a duplicate. :wallbash:

    Comment by ev — August 21, 2007 @ 7:25 am

  5. How fun!! I’m running errands today so I’ll make B&N one of my stops!

    Have a great day, everybody!!

    Comment by Jodie — August 21, 2007 @ 8:20 am

  6. Loved Izzie and Nick’s story!!! It is so hot(especially the canolli scene)! Great contest, I’ll pull my books out when I get home.

    Comment by Liza — August 21, 2007 @ 8:48 am

  7. Good Morning All,

    Leslie and Janelle, I just ordered your books. Can’t wait to read them and find that “shared” scene.

    Loved the excerpt too. Great sexual tension and I love the dialogue between those two. It’s fresh and zesty.

    Have a great day everybody,

    Cher

    Comment by Cher — August 21, 2007 @ 9:04 am

  8. Loved the excerpt…can’t wait to read the book and enjoy more about Nick and Izzie. It is definitely on my list ‘to buy’.

    Comment by Shari C — August 21, 2007 @ 9:34 am

  9. OMG Leslie - I can’t wait to read about Nick and Izzie!! What a great excerpt!!

    Great contest with Janelle - can’t wait to read both books!!

    Comment by Carolyn A. — August 21, 2007 @ 9:42 am

  10. Leslie, Have already bought & received your book from eHQ (the same for Julie’s STRIPPED, thanks Julie), & almost at the end of yours. Anyway, I’ve enjoyed both stories, & also was a huge fan of the earlier Bad Girl Club books. Keep ‘em comin’

    Patricia A.

    Comment by Patricia — August 21, 2007 @ 10:29 am

  11. All I can say is “holy canolli” about that excerpt.

    Today is my middle guys’ birthday (he is a whole hand!)

    Comment by katie — August 21, 2007 @ 10:35 am

  12. Great excerpt!

    I have ordered these books but if I can find it this week I’ll buy it.

    Seems only fair I buy two, after all I got 2 of Carly’s.

    :love2:Janelle and Leslie Thanks for the contest. :love2:

    You gals are tttterrrrrifffffficcccc~

    Comment by jeannie — August 21, 2007 @ 10:41 am

  13. I just got the book in the mail last night. Can’t wait to get started.

    Comment by nancy — August 21, 2007 @ 10:46 am

  14. Great excerpt, Leslie! I can’t wait to read it.

    OH and I almost forgot - Janelle’s BORN TO BE WILDE is already shipping from Books-A-Million (www.bamm.com). I ordered it 2 days ago and should be here any day now! Just thought I’d let you all know!

    Comment by Tammie — August 21, 2007 @ 11:01 am

  15. Leslie, terrific excerpt!

    Comment by Susan — August 21, 2007 @ 11:07 am

  16. The book sounds great! I love the contest idea and the two scenes in the same book. How fun is that!!

    Comment by Vicki — August 21, 2007 @ 11:24 am

  17. OMG i cannot wait to read Overexposed.I won your last Jungle Madness contest Leslie so I will already have the book but I am going to buy another copy as well so that I will have it with the cover. I am also going to preorder Born to be Wilde from Amazon. The contest sound absolutley fantastic. You guys treat your plotmonkey readers so well. Thanks for the excerpt what a great way to start a rainy Tuesday! Oh and Leslie did you get my email? My account keeps returning sent emails so I just wanted to make sure you received mine.

    Comment by tyne — August 21, 2007 @ 11:31 am

  18. Great little teaser….can’t wait to finally read it!!

    Comment by Tina Martinesi — August 21, 2007 @ 11:40 am

  19. so damn hot. i love it cant wait to get both books:love2::thumbsup2:

    Comment by kim h — August 21, 2007 @ 11:52 am

  20. By the way, in case anyone’s interested…Termini Brothers Bakery, Philadelphia, PA. http://www.termini.com/

    They ship the most unbelievable Cannoli right to your door.

    Comment by Bruce — August 21, 2007 @ 12:11 pm

  21. Bruce,

    Figures you would know they deliver that cannolli to your door.

    I bet you have Leslie enrolled in the cannolli of the month club.:love2:

    Leslie,

    You chose a great support system in Bruce.

    I hope the sales of this book exceed your expectations.:love2:

    Hugs

    Comment by jeannie — August 21, 2007 @ 12:35 pm

  22. …cannolli of the month club

    Jeannie I almost choked on my lunch laughing at that!

    Comment by Bruce — August 21, 2007 @ 12:47 pm

  23. Loved the book Leslie, you already know that.
    This is a good excerpt for all those that haven’t yet read it!.
    Fun contest. Thanks, the Plotmonkeys are very generous to us.

    Comment by Donna M — August 21, 2007 @ 1:27 pm

  24. WOW! I’m sold. That blows away Mouse Soup by: Arnold Lobel, which I have read aloud to my toddler several times this week! LOL Oh how I long to read a grown up book but my kids just wont let me! LOL

    Comment by Lisa — August 21, 2007 @ 1:33 pm

  25. Hey Leslie~ that was a great excerpt and I can’t wait to read the book! I’m gonna stop by the bookstore today

    Comment by Robin — August 21, 2007 @ 1:36 pm

  26. Just ordered both books…hubby is not going to be happy, but I did save a lot (I used a gift card I won last year from Janelle, plus I saved $10, so I got a whole heap of books for super cheap). Now, I have my Labor Day weekend reading!

    LOL on the canolli of the month club. Jeanine, do you know Bruce personally? You seem to always make him lose his coffee!

    Have a super terrific day, everyone! Life is getting better (it’s good anyway, but it’s been a tough month).

    Comment by katie — August 21, 2007 @ 2:39 pm

  27. No don’t know Bruce , Katie. Geech, don’t be starting any rumors.

    At my age it is fun to jest with someone you know is so in love with their

    lifemate (Leslie:love2 that you can drop some humor & not be taken

    too seriously. When I was a young gal I wouldn’t have been so bold.

    I am guessing it’s the white grammy hair.

    Well I have to blame it on something.

    My hubby and I have a wonderful relationship that just keeps getting

    better.Bruce’s comments in support of Leslie remind me of how supportive

    my Don is of me. :love2: It’s refreshing in this day in age.

    And I know Leslie has called him her hero.

    Anyway it’s fun to catch him off guard once in awhile. and give us all

    a chuckle.

    Comment by jeannie — August 21, 2007 @ 3:22 pm

  28. Warning if anyone gives away the canolli scene before I read the book

    I am writing letters to Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Lucky

    Leprechaun, your favorite party planner, your favorite florist, your favorite

    chocolate manufacturer, pocketbook maker and your entire family.

    Oh yeah and “Joe the Barber” the RI version of Uncle Vinnie.

    So be fore-warned

    Comment by jeannie — August 21, 2007 @ 3:28 pm

  29. Nice contest. Goodluck everyone. I have Janelle’s book coming in the mail soon. A friend just bought it for me for my b-day & I am going out this week to get Leslie’s book. Can’t wait to find the shared scene. WooHoo! This will be fun :-)

    Hugssss
    LindaH

    Comment by Linda — August 21, 2007 @ 3:55 pm

  30. Jeanie, I am right there with you…I will be sooooo disappointed if anyone ruins the canoli scene on me , I feel like I waited so long to read it and I hate that so many people are “in the know” and I am not …..So if any one is tempted to let the canoli out of the bag I might just feel the urge to

    Ok I just couldn’t help playing with the new icons

    Comment by Tina Martinesi — August 21, 2007 @ 4:01 pm

  31. Ok Bruce, You must REALLY love Leslie because 12 canoli’s for $50 seems just a little expensive

    Comment by Tina Martinesi — August 21, 2007 @ 4:06 pm

  32. Great excerpt, Leslie. I love sassy heroines. I can’t wait to read the book.

    Comment by Diana — August 21, 2007 @ 4:15 pm

  33. ok I promise, I’ll stop , but I all the new icons I guess I’m just a

    Comment by Tina Martinesi — August 21, 2007 @ 4:17 pm

  34. Oh wow I love them.

    Oh yeah this is so me

    well then again maybe not.

    Now this one could definitely make

    Bruce spit out his coffee

    Okay don’t want to get in trouble with my

    favorite ’s

    Now this one could be particularly dangerous

    I had better get back to work

    Comment by jeannie — August 21, 2007 @ 4:17 pm

  35. Happy Birthday Linda!

    Comment by jeannie — August 21, 2007 @ 4:21 pm


  36. Oh yeah Tina
    These are so cool!
    They could be releasing the inner bad girls.

    Comment by jeannie — August 21, 2007 @ 4:23 pm

  37. I just knew as soon as I saw these new icons that things were going to get out of control.

    Tina, pricey yes but…OH. MY.

    Jeannie, you may have inspired a new business venture. What do you think?
    Cannoli of the Month Club:
    Sinfully delicious cannoli delivered fresh to your door…by one of Janelle’s Hunks. Nah, never mind, nobody’d be interested in that.

    Comment by Bruce — August 21, 2007 @ 4:35 pm

  38. Sounds like a fun contest—and an excuse to buy TWO books.

    Comment by Estella — August 21, 2007 @ 4:41 pm

  39. Great excerpt! Almost missed the contest announcement but I’m motivated. Gotta see what happens with Nick and Izzie.

    Comment by Patricia W — August 21, 2007 @ 4:51 pm

  40. Wow! Loved the excerpt! Can anyone list all the Santori books in order for me???? I am relatively new to this blog and unfortunately have missed the others. Thanks so much!

    Comment by Georganna — August 21, 2007 @ 4:51 pm

  41. Bruce: if your air cleaning venture doesn’t work out, that is an awesome idea. Count me in (okay, maybe not….I’d eat all of the profits, I’d keep sending myself canollis, just to get another peek….maybe for the canollis, LOL…..). :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash:

    Need to go take out the trash…hubby is gone

    Comment by katie — August 21, 2007 @ 4:55 pm

  42. Leslie, Thanks for the ’sneak peek.” But, I had a problem with the excerpt, I wanted more. Border’s still hasn’t put out their September books yet. Thanks goodness for your website. I got to “double” my pleasure today.

    Comment by Ardie — August 21, 2007 @ 5:00 pm

  43. Georganna here you go:

    BEHIND THE RED DOORS anthology, Harlequin, 2/03

    THAT’S AMORE anthology, Harlequin, 5/05

    DON’T OPEN TIL CHRISTMAS, Harlequin Blaze, 12/05.

    ASKING FOR TROUBLE, Harlequin Blaze, 10/06

    OVEREXPOSED, Harlequin Blaze

    ONE WILD WEDDING NIGHT, Harlequin Blaze, coming January 2008

    Leslie has a page on her website that lists all of her “linked” books from several series. http://www.lesliekelly.com/linked_books.html

    Comment by Bruce — August 21, 2007 @ 5:04 pm


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    We have just the treat you deserve..call 1-555-OhMyCanolli

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    Comment by jeannie — August 21, 2007 @ 5:34 pm

  45. Sorry, Bruce! I released the original comment.

    Comment by Julie Leto — August 21, 2007 @ 5:50 pm

  46. Thanks Jeannie it’s not till August 29th my b-day but early b-day gifts are always fun to get Ooo I see there are new smiles had to play with them they look cool.

    Hugssss
    LindaH

    Comment by Linda — August 21, 2007 @ 6:40 pm

  47. Bruce,
    Thanks for the information! Enjoy those cannoli!

    Comment by Georganna — August 21, 2007 @ 7:00 pm

  48. Still having heart palpitations from the canolli scene!!!

    Comment by Carol R — August 21, 2007 @ 7:09 pm

  49. Linda, we have the same bday…how funny is that…

    I love the new smileys tooo…who comes up with this stuff?

    Funniest for me are the following…

    Comment by Paula R. — August 21, 2007 @ 7:10 pm


  50. Sorry had to test it.

    Comment by Carly — August 21, 2007 @ 7:25 pm

  51. OMG I can’t believe Izzie has MY LAST NAME “NATALE”

    Comment by Cherylann — August 21, 2007 @ 8:02 pm

  52. Jeannie I love reading your poems and posts they make my day

    Comment by Cherylann — August 21, 2007 @ 8:04 pm

  53. Oh my God, I go away for an afternoon and the blog explodes! Bruce and I are such a good team–did you notice the way he filled in for me today? lolol!

    LOVE the new emoticons!!! :cursing: (my faves!)

    I was at the movies today with my visiting family–lots of company still in town and things are just nuts. Plus getting ready to take my oldest back to Florida to school this Friday

    I am going to go through all the messages now, just wanted to say I am here and THANK YOU all for reading the excerpt–I’m so glad you liked it. I think that book’s pretty good…hope you agree.

    PS: Tyne—I am a slug. Haven’t sent your prize. I haven’t been able to get my laser printer working since we moved in and my color photo one is such a dinosaur, I didn’t want to print One Wild Wedding Night on it. But I promise I will go ahead and do it & sent the entire series out to you tomorrow or Thursday at the latest!!

    Comment by Leslie — August 21, 2007 @ 8:10 pm

  54. Good grief! I am spewing my wine (you know I’m already on my 2nd glass… I can’t believe I wasn’t here to laugh along with all of this today.

    I hope the cannoli scene lives up to your expectations…lolol…I must say, it makes me hungry when I read it.

    Comment by Leslie — August 21, 2007 @ 8:18 pm

  55. Can I share something I thought was hysterical today? I have been exchanging emails with Mrs. Giggles today…she hated She’s No Angel, and I wrote to her to tell her how wrong she was. Actually, she and I have a great email relationship, I think she’s a hoot.

    Anyway, we were emailing about just why my career just hasn’t taken off and why my single titles haven’t sold well. And in her words, she said she didn’t think everybody “got” my books because “They’re a cross between Lori Foster and TIM BURTON.”

    I spewed. That tickled me so much…I just loved it and thought it nailed my books to a T!!!

    Comment by Leslie — August 21, 2007 @ 8:19 pm

  56. Read both excerpts Leslie. The one on your web site and the one here.

    I don’t see how anyone could read them and not want to read the whole

    book. stuff I am as excited about overexposed release as this

    is to be here at the plotmonkey. Geech he has way to much

    energy for this time of the day. I know he’s a robert simmons .

    Comment by jeannie — August 21, 2007 @ 8:25 pm

  57. Can’t wait to check out the books! hothot: Now back to finishing my Gather Contest entry. :

    Comment by Yolanda — August 21, 2007 @ 8:32 pm

  58. Leslie tell Mrs. Giggles the only reason your She’s no Angel didn’t take off

    is because you can’t find it on the shelves. (Still)

    Whoever circulated that book for you should be

    I was thinking Shot but couldn’t find a gun icon. Nothing wrong with your

    books. I’m hoping this one will show them all.

    SO There

    Comment by jeannie — August 21, 2007 @ 8:33 pm

  59. Loved the excerpt Leslie. Went down the book aisle at Wal-Mart while I was supposed to be grocery shopping. No book yet. Will look again next week. Can’t wait to read it.

    Comment by kelly — August 21, 2007 @ 9:01 pm

  60. Hope everyone’s a/c is working when you get to the canolli scene. It is so !!! Love all the new emoticons. They are so fun!!!

    Comment by Liza — August 21, 2007 @ 9:06 pm

  61. Boy Jeanie, You are on today!! lol
    Leslie , I loved She’s No Angel, so I think you should have told Mrs. Giggles to kiss your
    Bruce, I think your new venture would be a huge success

    Comment by Tina Martinesi — August 21, 2007 @ 9:13 pm

  62. I love the excert and it is currently in my TBR pile, which continues to grow daily. Which do I read next…

    I’m loving all the new icons. They’re a blast!

    Comment by Lynn Matherly — August 22, 2007 @ 12:46 am

  63. yeah no spolers. getting janelle book soon

    Comment by kim h — August 22, 2007 @ 10:18 pm

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