HOT PROPERTY & Happy Anniversary to us!
Welcome to our second year at Plotmonkeys! Hard to believe this is our two year anniversary! You’re in for a treat. A week of excerpts by the monkeys along with the chance to win every day. Of course today’s prize is at the END … so get watching and reading! 
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GET READY FOR THREE HOT PROPERTY TREATS!
1. HOT PROPERTY VIDEO
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2. HOT PROPERTY EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT
I decided to give you a taste of what Amy Stone’s life will be like if she lets herself get involved with John Roper, star centerfielder of the New York Renegades and media magnet …
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The day after New Year’s, Amy sat in the conference room of the Hot Zone offices. All seats around the table were filled and she fidgeted in her seat, ready to begin.
Yank cleared his throat. “The weekly meeting of the Hot Zone and Athletes Only will now come to order.” He slammed his gavel down on the table, missing the rubber padding made to cushion the blow. The wooden hammer hit the conference table and Amy felt the vibrations throughout her body. She jumped up from her seat, then discovered she was the only one who had. Micki, Annabelle, Sophie, Lola and even her Uncle Spencer had already slid their chairs back, away from the table in anticipation of Yank’s move.
Amy’s cheeks burned as she lowered herself slowly back into her chair.
“Sorry. We should have warned you he has no aim.” Micki, tanned from her time away, resettled herself in her chair and the rest of the group did the same.
“And he doesn’t care that he’s scarring an expensive table,” Sophie added.
“You’re all talkin’ about me like I’m not in the room,” Yank muttered. “I’m the one in charge, I’m the one calling the shots. The meeting’s been called to order. As you all can see even if I can’t, we have a new member of the team. Amy, we’re happy to have you.”
“Thank you,” Amy said, touched.
“No thanks necessary,” Annabelle said.
“Besides change is good.” Lola patted Yank’s hand.
“Even if it means I’m getting’ older and blinder?” he asked.
“Even then,” Lola said softly.
“Amen,” Uncle Spencer said, probably because he was aging along with his friend, something Amy preferred not to think about too long or too hard.
She remained silent instead, sensing it was the wrong time to interrupt. Even the three sisters remained quiet, letting Yank be comforted by his wife.
Of course the silence didn’t last long. “Well what are you waiting for?” Yank asked, all bluster once more. “First order of business. Michelle?” He called Micki by her given name.
The first half hour of the meeting consisted of a run through of current clients, assignments and status updates along with banter most often begun or finished off by Yank. Amy found the dynamic interesting, considering the family run business operated smoothly despite it all.
“Now on to the new assignments,” Yank said.
“Amy, we have your first client all lined up,” Micki said. “After Spencer came to us with the idea of hiring you, one of the things that impressed us most was your organizational ability. After all, you’ve spent the last few years single handedly running the activities at a retirement community where the older residents are cantankerous at worst and difficult at best.”
Amy couldn’t hold in her laugh. “That’s a better description than any I could have come up with.”
“Hey are you picking on us old folks?” Yank asked.
Uncle Spencer rolled his eyes. “It takes one to know one.”
“Look who’s talking,” Yank said to his best friend.
Annabelle rose from her seat. “Grow up, both of you! Micki, go on.”
Sophie and Lola applauded while Annabelle reseated herself.
“Okay as I was saying, when this assignment came in, we immediately chose you because of your ability to organize and micromanage.”
“I’m grateful for your faith in me.” Amy rubbed her hands together, the idea of digging into her new job, exciting for her. “So tell me more.”
Micki nodded. “We have a client, a baseball player, who is having serious career issues and who needs to focus completely on both the game and on his life. Unfortunately he has family complications that are distracting him.”
Amy shook her head. “If I didn’t know better I’d think you were talking about John Roper,” she said without really meaning it.
But every last person at the table turned their gaze her way.
Oh no, Amy thought. Not Roper. Somehow she managed not to say the words aloud. She couldn’t. Whoever the client was, Amy had no choice but to accept with a smile. It was her first day, her first assignment and she could not afford to act like a prima donna.
“So it is John Roper?” Amy asked.
Again, all heads at the table nodded.
“Okay then.” She pasted on her brightest smile. “At least it’s someone I already know.” Thank goodness nobody at the table knew just how well she’d almost come to know Roper.
“That’s what we thought,” Micki said, obviously pleased with the business pairing.
“Although if you aren’t comfortable …” Sophie’s voice trailed off, her offer clear. The other woman obviously sensed now, as she’d indicated at the party the other night, that Amy’s history with Roper might make it uncomfortable to work with him.
Amy shook her head. “It’s fine. I’m fine.” Nobody at the table knew she’d spent the night at Roper’s place New Year’s Eve.
A knock sounded on the conference room door and her Uncle Spencer’s secretary Frannie walked in. “I’m sorry for interrupting but I have news that can’t wait.”
“Come on in and let’s hear it,” Annabelle said, gesturing with her hands. “Something juicy I hope?”
Micki leaned over and whispered to Amy. “Frannie gets the morning papers and fills us in with anything we need to know about our clients that the press got their teeth into first.”
“Got it,” Amy said, nodding.
“You, my dear, have arrived.” Frannie strode over to Amy, taking her by complete surprise.
“Photograph and articles.”
“Excuse me?” Amy asked, confused.
“Page Six!” Frannie exclaimed.
“Get out! What are you holding back?” Annabelle asked Amy, at the same time Micki snatched the paper from Frannie’s hands and began rifling through it.
The other woman, Amy noticed, had a second copy beneath her arm.
“What is Page Six?” Amy finally managed to ask.
“Only the premier source of celebrity gossip in New York City.” Lola spoke up, her voice calm in the midst of the sisters’ excitement.
Amy thought she might puke. “Celebrity?” A sick feeling settled in the pit of her stomach as the memory of the flashing cameras outside Roper’s apartment came back to her, more vivid than ever.
“Liz Smith and Cindy Addams’ columns are featured there,” Sophie said. “What does it say about Amy?”
“Quit keepin’ it to yourself,” Yank ordered.
Their curiosity piqued, everyone seemed oblivious to Amy’s anxiety. Everyone except her Uncle Spencer who glanced at her through worried eyes.
Micki began to read aloud. “What troubled Renegades’ player needs a focus beyond his problematic moves on the field? On New Year’s Eve, hottie John Roper, forgot his troubles with a lady friend who is surprisingly not of the garden variety sexpots he normally dates. Who is she and is it serious? Considering this photo was taken outside Roper’s apartment building on New Year’s Day and the woman was wearing very comfortable clothes, anything is possible. Stay tuned.”
At least they hadn’t mentioned her by name, Amy thought.
“Anything else?” Annabelle asked.
She wanted more?
“The Daily news picked up the piece and ran with it.” Frannie pushed her glasses further up on her nose and began to read. “John Roper is numbing his pain in the arms of his agent’s niece. Amy Stone, a Florida transplant and the newest member of the Hot Zone team was caught sneaking out of his apartment building New Year’s day wearing nothing more than sweats and high heels from their aborted soiree at the Hot Zone the night before. A new year, a new relationship and maybe a renewed career. I say, “Go for it, Johnny!”
Yank snickered.
Amy winced. She’d been trying to forget the incident, going so far as to abandon the dress she’d left in his arms. Thanks to the New York press, she was big time news. She might even have outdone her mother and aunt, and that was saying something.
“What’s the original source?” Sophie asked.
“Gawkerstalker.com.” Frannie offered her copy of the paper to Amy.
She shook her head.
“Even though we didn’t invite the press to the party, I’m guessing someone saw Roper outside the office after the fire alarm went off and called it in. Either they were followed back to Roper’s apartment or they found the information on the website and staked out his building hoping for a story.”
“Well they got one,” Amy muttered. “What is Gawkerstalker.com?” she asked.
“A celebrity sighting website. People email, text message or call in celebrity sightings,” Micki explained.
“You’re kidding. I didn’t know there was such a thing.”
“Celebs are big news and in New York, athletes are prime targets too. In fact, there’s one more mention,” Frannie said.
“Let’s get it over with please,” Amy said, resigned.
The older woman cleared her throat and silence settled over the room. “We’re not the only ones who keep up with Page Six. Frank Buckley picked up the story too.”
“Buckley’s Roper’s number one nemesis,” her uncle explained.
Frannie nodded. “I downloaded his comments from his website. He says, ‘premier sports agents Spencer Atkins and Yank Morgan may have one helluva time unloading Roper to any team this off season and not just because of his poor playing skills.’”
“Poor playing skills my ass,” Spencer said, jumping up from the table. “The man still had a batting average of 290, 35 homeruns and 121 RBI’s, even with his problems. He’s got a no trade clause and he’s not going anywhere,” he said, then lowered himself back into his seat.
That was her uncle, Amy thought. He let Yank bluster but he spoke when he had something deliberate and calculated to say. She wondered what he’d have to say to her. Then again, considering his hands off approach to her mother, maybe he’d forgo the lecture.
Sophie spoke, calming the room. “I suggest we all settle down and discuss things calmly and rationally.”
Lola grabbed the gavel before Yank could second the motion with a smashing blow.
“Does anyone else have anything to add?” Sophie asked.
Yank rose to his feet again and for the first time Amy realized his brightly patterned shirt clashed with his brown pants. He must have fought Lola on helping him, she thought. Pride was a valued commodity and Amy could understand holding onto it at any cost.
Right now hers was in shreds.
“Uncle Yank, it’s your turn,” Sophie said, obviously having taken control of the meeting.
Amy wondered if she did the firing. The memory of losing her social worker job thanks to her mother was still clear in her mind.
“I don’t like none of this,” he said, shaking his head.
Here it comes, Amy thought, nausea rolling through her.
“There’s no reason for the reporter who wrote that article to give me second billing to that Yahoo,” Yank grumbled, pointing at Spencer. “Athlete’s Only’s a Morgan Spencer production. Not visa versa.”
“Sit down and shut up,” Lola said, grabbing his arm and pulling him back into his seat. “This isn’t about you and your mammoth ego.”
“No, it’s about me and I want to apologize to all of you,” Amy said. “I know I’ve humiliated this firm by getting involved with a client and if you want to let me go, I completely understand.”
Without warning, Yank burst out laughing. “What’s to apologize for? You didn’t do anything different than any of my other girls.”
All three sisters nodded in agreement.
“Amy,” Micki said, walking over and placing an arm around Amy’s shoulder. “You didn’t cause trouble for the firm. In fact, you single handedly changed public opinion on John Roper.”
“How so?” she asked, now thoroughly confused by their reaction.
“I’ve been trying to get Roper to act up again and take the spotlight off the World Series disaster and you did it without even trying! And the paper is right. You’re nothing like the bimbos he usually hangs out with, which lets people look at him in a new light. A more respected light even.” Micki’s grin said more than her words ever could about how she felt about the situation.
There were murmurs of agreement from around the table.
Amy narrowed her gaze, confounded by the entire morning.
She didn’t understand New York celebrity at all but she’d better get a handle on it and fast because her job depended on just that.
“Amy, your client is waiting for you in your office.”
She blinked, the pronouncement taking her off guard. “You still want me to work with Roper?”
“Of course! You’re still perfect for the job,” Micki assured her.
“Uncle Spencer?” Amy glanced at her uncle, needing his affirmation more than ever.
He nodded. “You’re our girl,” he said with confidence.
Her heart filled thanks to their support but pounded hard in her chest with the knowledge that she’d been firmly placed in Roper’s universe. Still, no matter how difficult she’d find keeping her distance from the man on a personal level, compartmentalizing was what she did best.
She had no doubt she could handle the job of organizing his life. She only hoped she could handle John Roper.
3. HOT PROPERTY BOOKMARKS!
Send an SASE with one stamp to:
Carly Phillips
Hot Property Bookmark/Plotmonkeys
PO Box 483
Purchase, NY 10577
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HOT PROPERTY ANNIVERSARY PRIZE!
To celebrate our 2nd anniversary here at Plotmonkeys, I’m giving away two AUTOGRAPHED ARCs (Advance Reading Copies) of HOT PROPERTY. For a chance to win, just post a comment on today’s blog. Winners will be announced tomorrow (Tuesday), so check back then to see if you’re one of the lucky winners!
Tomorrow is Tuesday, isn’t it? I’d love to skip ahead to another weekend!
Comment by G — April 14, 2008 @ 7:31 am
Good catch, G! I fixed it. Winners will be announced tomorrow…and the next day and the next day…five chances to win! Actually TEN chances to win because there will be two winners every day!
Comment by Julie Leto — April 14, 2008 @ 7:36 am
Happy Anniversary, and I enjoyed the excerpt today!
Comment by Teresa W. — April 14, 2008 @ 7:40 am
Thanks for the great excerpt!
Happy Anniversary to the Plotmonkeys. Looking forward to the week.
Comment by Cheryl S. — April 14, 2008 @ 7:40 am
Loved the excerpt- thanks for sharing it, Carly. Happy Monday and happy first day to the Anniversary Party!
Comment by limecello — April 14, 2008 @ 7:41 am
This looks like a good one! count me in!
Comment by Margay — April 14, 2008 @ 7:48 am
I can’t wait to read the book! Congrats on the 2 yr anniversary.
Comment by Kim W. — April 14, 2008 @ 8:12 am
Woot!! Yay! A week long Anniversary party!
Comment by bunny — April 14, 2008 @ 8:16 am
This is going to be the best week ever!!!! I cant wait for this book!!!!
Comment by TAMMY — April 14, 2008 @ 8:22 am
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!
Break out the 
and 
Let’s all celebrate 
woohoo…Today should be a great one…I am so glad to be here celebrating in the jungle…I will check back in later…I have to actually go to work now…ttyl
Peace and love,
Paula R.
Comment by Paula R. — April 14, 2008 @ 8:31 am
Loved the excerpt, ready to read the rest of the book now! Have a happy anniversary week
Comment by Shannon T. — April 14, 2008 @ 8:32 am
Looking forward to Hot Property. Thanks for all the previews. Happy Anniversery all. Thanks for such a great site and keeping us informed of all your upcoming releases. You guys are the best.
Comment by Barbara — April 14, 2008 @ 8:33 am
Great book trailer! I can’t wait to read this book.
Comment by Pamela — April 14, 2008 @ 8:36 am
That was a great video for the book. The book sounds fabulous (I really like Yank)!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PLOTMONKEYS!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Laura J — April 14, 2008 @ 8:39 am
Love the trailer and I can’t wait to read Hot Property!
Happy 2nd Anniversary Plotmonkeys
! Looks like a great week to have a party. 
Comment by Liza — April 14, 2008 @ 8:40 am
Happy Anniversary to you monkeys.
I just love using the monkey icons.
Have been waiting for this book; loved the series very much.
Comment by Pat L. — April 14, 2008 @ 8:45 am
Happy Anniversary, ladies! I can’t believe it has been two years! great excerpt!
Comment by katie — April 14, 2008 @ 8:53 am
I can’t wait to get my hands on that book!! Thanks for the excerpt. :-)
Comment by ashley mccord — April 14, 2008 @ 9:05 am
Congrats to all the Plot Monkeys on their second anniversary.
Carly, Hot Property sounds really great!
Again, congrats!
Lori T
Comment by Lori T — April 14, 2008 @ 9:13 am
I’m SO EXCITED for HOT PROPERTY!!!
This book is going to be
just like the other three books in the series.
Comment by Emily — April 14, 2008 @ 9:25 am
You people are such teases. I love it!!
I love this series in general and am looking forward to Roper’s story.
Happy Anniversary guys!!
Comment by ev — April 14, 2008 @ 9:26 am
I’m SO EXCITED for HOT PROPERTY!!!
This book is going to be
just like the other three books in the series.
And happy
Anniversary Plot Monkeys 
Its been so fun coming here daily and reading your blogs.
Comment by Emily — April 14, 2008 @ 9:27 am
Happy Anniversary! The extract looks interesting. Count me in!
Comment by Brigita — April 14, 2008 @ 9:30 am
Carly,
As always, I love your books. I’m looking forward to Hot Property when it comes out. Happy Monday!
Comment by Janet — April 14, 2008 @ 9:40 am
Happy 2nd Anniversary Plotmonkeys!!!!!!
Loved the excerpt!
Comment by Michelle J. — April 14, 2008 @ 9:42 am
Happy Anniversary Plot Monkeys!!!
I cannot wait for Hot Property!
Comment by Carrie — April 14, 2008 @ 9:50 am
Awesome can’t wait for the rest! Have a great day everyone and good luck!
Comment by Melissa — April 14, 2008 @ 9:58 am
Happy Anniversary Plot
’s! Great excerpt, Carly! And the trailer was terrific - I love the Yogi-isms you included! 
I can’t wait to read the book.
Comment by Robin — April 14, 2008 @ 9:59 am
BTW, John in the vid reminds me of Prince William.
And a Very Happy 2nd Anniversary to all the Plotters.
Comment by Karen H in NC — April 14, 2008 @ 10:12 am
Loved the excerpt, can’t wait to pick up the book.
Carly, OT - How are you liking your Amazon Kindle? Mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow and was wondering if you were happy with it.
Comment by Kelly H — April 14, 2008 @ 10:13 am
I can’t believe it’s been 2 years. I love reading all of your blogs. Can’t wait to get to read all of Hot Property
Comment by Jennifer C — April 14, 2008 @ 10:21 am
Woo Hoo! Great trailer, I love it! You’ve hit another one out of the ball park, Carly! Pun intended.
Can’t wait to read it!
Have a stupendous day all,
Cher
Comment by Cher — April 14, 2008 @ 10:23 am
Woo, hot property is right!
Comment by darla — April 14, 2008 @ 10:28 am
Comment by Karen B — April 14, 2008 @ 10:29 am
Happy Anniversary
I loved the excerpt I can’t wait for the book to come out.
Comment by Gigi — April 14, 2008 @ 10:40 am
Happy 1Anniversary! I can’t wait to read more on Hot Property. Great excerpt
Comment by Kate — April 14, 2008 @ 10:52 am
Totally terrific excerpt! Can’t wait for it to come out!!!
Lois
Comment by Lois — April 14, 2008 @ 10:54 am
Can’t remember if I wished you happy anniversary before or not, but HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Another great excerpt. Thanks for posting. Can’t wait for more.
Comment by Amy Addison — April 14, 2008 @ 11:14 am
Hi, all. Thanks for celebrating our anniversary with us! We’re so excited the jungle is THE happening place to be and its thanks to all of you! Glad you’re loving my HP excerpt and trailer. The baseball quotes are my favorite!!
Kelly - I’m sad to say, I’m not loving the Kindle. I think I am going to deauthorize it and sell it. I’m a die hard, love the feel of a book in my hand kind of girl. You’re thinking of getting one?
Comment by Carly — April 14, 2008 @ 11:25 am
Happy 2nd Anniversary!!
I’m with you Carly, it doesn’t seem like it’s been two years already. What would I do without my daily dose of the jungle.
What a great prize and thanks for the excerpt. I can’t wait to read this one.
Comment by Vicki — April 14, 2008 @ 11:28 am
Georganna just asked me to sign her ARC of HOT PROPERTY from Friday’s contest which made me realize I never put in AUTOGRAPHED copy. I just fixed today’s too. I always autograph books I give away and smack me for not saying so!
LOL~ Thank you, Georganna! 
Comment by Carly — April 14, 2008 @ 11:31 am
Whooyaaa, good way to brighten TAX DAY!
Comment by flip — April 14, 2008 @ 11:49 am
Happy Anniversary Ladies.
Thank you for two wonderful years of fun and entertainment.
I just love reading about the gang from Hot Zone. It’s just like coming home.
Comment by Ardie — April 14, 2008 @ 11:50 am
HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Comment by Colleen — April 14, 2008 @ 12:01 pm
Happy Anniversary, Plotmonkeys!!
Great excerpt - I can’t wait to read this one!! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Comment by Laurie — April 14, 2008 @ 12:12 pm
Happy Anniversary!
The excerpt looks great.
Comment by Maureen — April 14, 2008 @ 12:31 pm
Happy Birthday Plot Monkeys!
You’ve got a great and fun blog. Hmm, any more and I’ll sound like FanBoy. :-)
Comment by ThatBrunette — April 14, 2008 @ 12:40 pm
Love the video trailer Carly!!! Great for baseball season!
And Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys!!
Comment by LisK — April 14, 2008 @ 12:44 pm
Happy Anniversary to the Plotmonkeys!!! That should be enought to celebrate but a
book too!!
The party will go on all week!!!
Comment by Philomena D — April 14, 2008 @ 12:45 pm
Thanks for the excerpt, Carly! Looking forward to this week and happy anniversary.
Comment by Susan P. — April 14, 2008 @ 12:46 pm
Happy Anniversary
I have already won a copy of Hot Property. So I want to send cheers your way, I also want to tell you how much I enjoy the site as an avid reader and a new writer I learn alot 
I hope that you will also write anouther sports series I love a good looking hard rock body sports hero 
Comment by Michele — April 14, 2008 @ 12:54 pm
Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys! This is going to be one terrific week.
Comment by Tina — April 14, 2008 @ 1:07 pm
I can’t wait for Hot Property to be released. Of course, I’d love an ARC… who wouldn’t? And Happy Anniversary!
Comment by Jennifer K. — April 14, 2008 @ 1:10 pm
Enjoyed reading the excerpt and the book trailer. I enjoy reading Carly’s books and this one has been added to my TBR book.
Wow lots of good books coming out in April. I need to get reading right now.
Comment by JOYE — April 14, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
Hi again Carly and the rest of the jungle crew…I am taking a break from work so I hopped back on…loved the video Carly…where do you get the “actors” in them? i can’t wait to read the rest of the book…The excerpt was a great teaser…I want more…July can’t get here fast enough…good luck to everyone on possibly winning an ARC…I gotta split before I get caught…see you all later…ttyl
Peace and love,
Paula R.
Comment by Paula R. — April 14, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
Happy Anniversary to us!
And a special THANK YOU to all our jungle friends for making the past two years so much fun for us! Your the reason why we’re still around!
Comment by Janelle — April 14, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
happy anniversary!
Marjolein
Comment by Marlayne — April 14, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
Happy 2nd Anniversary to the Plotmonkeys. Today is my birthday so we get to celebrate together. I have cheesecake for anyone who wants.
Comment by RobynL — April 14, 2008 @ 1:25 pm
Can’t wait for the book!
Comment by Julie — April 14, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
I absolutely love all of your books! Have been waiting anxiously for the next Hot Zone story, and your excerpt just made the craving worse…
Keep up the good work.
Comment by Kerisa R. — April 14, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
Happy 2nd Anniversary Plotmonkeys!
Great book trailer and fantastic excerpt!!
Carly, I expected his name to be Mike.
Comment by Susan — April 14, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
Hi, Carly and other Plot Monkeys!
This is a fab excerpt and I can’t wait to read the book! Congrats on your two-year anniversary . . .
sorry I didn’t get back here on Saturday to comment–my computer blew up. Then my car blew up. It was a nutty week!
But I have picked a winner for my book giveaway and Julie will announce that on Wednesday! Thanks for all the nice comments.
Best, Karen Kendall
Comment by Karen Kendall — April 14, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
Happy 2nd Anniversary Plot Monkeys. Thanks for the present you gave us all with that hot cover and the great excerpt. I for one appreciated it
Comment by Ilona — April 14, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
Great excerpt and awsome video. Those little sounds were funny, but that body… There was nothing funny about that, that was just
Happy 2nd anniversary!!!!
Comment by Stefanie D — April 14, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
The excerpt was great, but it makes me wish the book was out! I can never put yours down Carly! And happy anniversary to all the plot monkeys…
Comment by Jody — April 14, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
Carly…As you know by now I’m not above begging
…lol So Pick ME!! Please…I can’t wait anymore. 
Comment by Tina Martinesi — April 14, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
Happy Anniversary and thanks for the fun this past two years!
Comment by Christy H. — April 14, 2008 @ 2:24 pm
Goes to show you how much cover art makes a difference. The look of the cover made me think of the Ty and Hunter series, although clearly the title fits with the other Hot books. Not until I started reading the excerpt did I realize something was wrong, and I had to hop over to Carly’s website to sort it all out.
Comment by Patricia W — April 14, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
Hey, party time!! Happy Anniversary and I loved the excerpt.
Comment by cathy m — April 14, 2008 @ 2:43 pm
Happy Anniversary! I love the contests
and of course all the writing on here.
Comment by nellymom — April 14, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
Great excerpt! Hot cover! Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys!
Comment by Cherie J — April 14, 2008 @ 2:53 pm
Happy 2nd anniversary!
Great excerpt.
Comment by Crystal B. — April 14, 2008 @ 2:57 pm
Carly, I can’t wait for Hot Property to come out.
I love the Plot Monkey blogs, keep it up!
Comment by Julie Crabbe — April 14, 2008 @ 2:59 pm
Happy Anniversary, Plot Monkeys. The book sounds delicious.
Comment by Jane — April 14, 2008 @ 3:24 pm
A great excerpt. Can’t wait for the book to come out. Congrats on the anniversary
Comment by Jen Hall — April 14, 2008 @ 3:25 pm
I can’t wait for Hot Property! Woooo, look at that cover!! Great excerpt! I have really enjoyed the series!
Comment by Teresa Gilliam — April 14, 2008 @ 3:27 pm
Loved the excerpt and the trailer, can’t wait to get my hands on this book
.
Happy 2nd Anniversary, Plotmonkeys!
Comment by Shannon B. — April 14, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
Comment by Carol R — April 14, 2008 @ 3:30 pm
Happy Aniversary Plot Monkeys. Two years alreadd, WOW. Time goes by fast huh. Hot Property sounds good me can’t wait to read it!!!
Comment by Kayla — April 14, 2008 @ 3:31 pm
Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys
Comment by catslady — April 14, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
Carly, loved the video, can’t wait to read the book.
What a fun week this is going to be.
Comment by Donna M — April 14, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
Love the excerpt and can’t wait to read the book.
Comment by Nancy G — April 14, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. WOULD LOVE TO BE ONE OF THE WINNERS.
ALICE IN TEXAS
Comment by ALICE — April 14, 2008 @ 4:08 pm
Happy Anniversary. Great excerpt.
Comment by Ann M — April 14, 2008 @ 4:14 pm
Happy Anniversary!
I can’t wait to read Hot Property.
Comment by Estella — April 14, 2008 @ 4:15 pm
Great excerpt - sounds like it’s gonna be a great novel, too!
Happy anniversary Plotmonkeys!
Comment by Liviania — April 14, 2008 @ 4:17 pm
Happy Anniversary!! Great excerpt.
so cute..
Comment by Stacy S — April 14, 2008 @ 4:44 pm
Comment by Kelly F. — April 14, 2008 @ 4:47 pm
whew.. that sounds awesome.. Happy Anniversary to all the Plot Monkeys…
Comment by Jolene — April 14, 2008 @ 4:52 pm
Happy Anniversary guys!! Hot Propery sounds awesome and I can’t wait to read it.
Comment by Wendy — April 14, 2008 @ 5:00 pm
I’ve just placed “Hot Property” on my to-be-purchased list! I know I will
really enjoy this story, since I have been a big fan of the Houston Buffs,
Houston Colt .45s, and the Houston Astros, since forever!! I also want
to wish all the PlotMonkeys and all the PlotMonkey fans a most “Happy
2nd Anniversary” !!! See you around the Jungle!!
Pat Cochran
Comment by Patricia Cochran — April 14, 2008 @ 5:13 pm
count me in!!!!!!
Happy Anniversary Plot Monkeys!!!!
Comment by tricia — April 14, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
Awesome excerpt Carly, can’t wait to read it.
Comment by Mary — April 14, 2008 @ 5:56 pm
Comment by Elisa V — April 14, 2008 @ 6:03 pm
I always loved John Roper’s character, so I’m so excited about his story!! Please, please put my name in the draw for this one.
I loved the excerpt, by the way!
Comment by Zara — April 14, 2008 @ 6:21 pm
Rhonda
Comment by Rhonda Barnes — April 14, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
That excerpt has me very anxious to read the book.
Comment by Karin — April 14, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
Happy Anniversary! Looks like a great book. I just went and re bought the other three books for this series so that I can reread them before the new one comes out!!
Comment by Christina — April 14, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
Happy 2nd anniversary!
No need to enter me in this drawing though.
Comment by Dina — April 14, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys you’ve been keeping me entertained for 2 years
Carly loved the excerpt I’ve been waiting for John’s story , I’m so glad you did it! Now its off to a dark quite room to get rid of this pounding migraine 
Comment by erin — April 14, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!
Comment by Claudia — April 14, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
I finally got on a computer that could run the promo. Love the Yogi quotes.
Carly, why is your name in lower case and the title in upper case?
Comment by ThatBrunette — April 14, 2008 @ 7:18 pm
I almost missed the party
Its been fun reading the stuff you guys put on here. I normally lurk but I have been around. 
Comment by nancy — April 14, 2008 @ 7:21 pm
Cant wait to read this one, love all you books!!!!
Comment by Melanie — April 14, 2008 @ 7:22 pm
Happy Anniversary!!!
Comment by Jodie — April 14, 2008 @ 7:26 pm
Happy Anniversary! I’ve kept up with this series and recently reread them for the next one! Love Them! I’m relatively new to the blog but I have been quite entertained! Thanks for all you do!
Comment by Lori Reed — April 14, 2008 @ 8:05 pm
Happy Anniversary!!
Great video and excerpt!! I’m hooked and can’t wait to read the whole story!
Comment by Katie B. — April 14, 2008 @ 8:20 pm
Good heavens–another year already!?? Great excerpt, Carly! Happy Anniversary, Plotmonkeys!!
Comment by Fedora — April 14, 2008 @ 8:57 pm
Comment by Yolanda — April 14, 2008 @ 9:14 pm
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Carly I can’t wait to read this book, I’m so looking forward to it
Comment by Beth R — April 14, 2008 @ 9:30 pm
HOT excerpt!!
I’m looking forward to reading the book. Happy Anniversary Plotmonkeys!!!
Comment by Nicole Price — April 14, 2008 @ 9:53 pm
Happy Anniversar Plotmonkeys!
Sounds like anoter cool book please enter me too!
Thanks!
Comment by Terri W. — April 14, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
Happy Anniversar Plotmonkeys!
Sounds like another cool book please enter me too!
Thanks!
Comment by Terri W. — April 14, 2008 @ 10:00 pm
Hope I win!
Comment by Beth — April 14, 2008 @ 10:00 pm
Happy ANNA-BANNA
You monkey’s make reading worth reading.
This is totally random but I think this is hilarious
look at the little face HA
Comment by Natasha T. — April 14, 2008 @ 10:19 pm
Happy anniversary, ladies!
Comment by Diana — April 14, 2008 @ 10:45 pm
Happy Anniversary! I would love to win this one.
Comment by Amelia — April 14, 2008 @ 10:58 pm
Wow!
I’m so siked after that excerpt, I can’t wait to read the rest. I love the whole series. Thanks so much for the excerpt. It’s gonna be hot 
as usual..
Congrats to all the plot monkeys for 2 great years.
Melanie W
Comment by Melanie W — April 14, 2008 @ 11:01 pm
So happy to be celebrating the 2nd year with Plotmonkeys..I just learned about it!!
Comment by maureen — April 14, 2008 @ 11:26 pm
Happy Anniversary! I can’t wait to read Hot Property. I love the series!
Comment by Stephanie S. — April 14, 2008 @ 11:45 pm
WoW!! The year went by so quickly!! I enjoy your website. Lots of excerpts and fun bits about your lived! Thanks for sharing! Happy Anniversary!!
Comment by Laurie G — April 15, 2008 @ 6:21 am
Happy Anniversary! I can ‘t wait to get my hands on this book!
Comment by Lisa Nilsen — April 15, 2008 @ 10:57 am
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Another great year.
Many thanks.
Comment by Judith — April 15, 2008 @ 3:46 pm
Hi… I really thought that the video was neat… I think you have the actors and storyline for a great movie!!! I hope that I’m not too late, I’d love a chance for the new book!!!
Joanne
Comment by Joanne — April 15, 2008 @ 5:53 pm
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You get the idea. Happy Anniversary!
Comment by Katie — April 22, 2008 @ 7:26 pm