Review from The Romance Studio

I was thrilled to receive another review for THE EARL'S ENCHANTMENT last week. In the review, Maura Frankman remarks that "the author is equally adept in historical, contemporary and paranormal aspects of this very good romance." For more, please visit The Romance Studio website here.

Historical Romance Club Contest

From the Historical Romance Club:

Historical Romance Club is celebrating it's 4th Anniversary with a HUGE Contest! With over Forty books generously donated by some of your favorite Romance Authors, we are giving away Four GRAND PRIZES. The Diamond Prize Package; The Ruby Prize Package; The Emerald Prize Package; and The Sapphire Prize Package. Each package contains a mix of both eBooks and Print Books.

Prize List:

The Diamond Prize Package:

Faery Special Romances (print and bath salts) by Jaquie Rogers

The Importance of Almack's (ebook) by Denise Patrick

In the Wind's Eye (ebook) by Charlotte Boyett-Compo

Long Strange Trip (print) by Vicki GaiaMidnight Magic (print - hardcover) by Shari Anton

Midnight Marriage (ebook) by Jean Fullerton

Secrets in the Annex (ebook) by Ann Cory

Summer Wind (ebook) by Charlotte Boyett-Compo

Tethers (ebook) by Sara Reinke

The Tribute (ebook) by Beth Williamson

Twilight's Kiss (print) by Marly Mathews

The Ruby Prize Package:

The Accidental Countess (ebook) by Melissa Schroeder

A Knight of Passion (ebook) by Ingela F. Hyatt

Allegra's Seduction (ebook) by Monica M. Martin

Always, My Love (ebook) by Phyllis Campbell

An Unexpected Engagement (print) by Sara Reinke

The Cheiftain's Bride (ebook) by Kate Hill

I'll Be Yours (ebook) by Marly Mathews

The Irish Countess (print) by Janet Quinn

The Mad Knight's Bride (print) by Kate Hill

Melting Iron (print) by Ann Cory

Sword of Rhoswen (ebook) by Brenda Williamson

The Emerald Prize Package:

A Dark Guardian (ebook) by Donna Grant

A Knight of Passion (print) by Ingela F. Hyatt

Come The Night (print) by Angelique Armae

Crossing the Line (print) by Catherine Stang

Dance of Desire (print) by Catherine Kean

My Lady's Protector: Knight of Pentacles (ebook) by Monica M. Martin

Prisoners of the Wind (ebook) by Charlotte Boyett-Compo

Twilight's Kiss (ebook) by Marly Mathews

Under a Warlock's Spell (ebook) by Ann Cory

Vows Of Deception (ebook) by Phyllis Campbell

The WyndMaster's Lady (ebook) by Charlotte Boyett-Compo

The Sapphire Prize Package:

Book of Days (ebook) by Sara Reinke

Cradle the Light (ebook) by Vicki Gaia

Cutlasses and Caresses (ebook) by Jean Fullerton

Dead Walkers The Protectorate (ebook) by Angelique Armae

The Earl's Enchantment (ebook) by Sara Freeze

Holding Out For A Hero (ebook) by Phyllis Campbell

In Sunshine or In Shadow (print) by Cynthia Owens

The Kilted Governess (ebook) by Janet Quinn

The Passenger (print) by Joie LesinSilk and Magic 2 (print) by M.A. duBarry

WindFall (print) by Charlotte Boyett-Compo

How to Enter:Simply visit HRC (http://www.historicalromanceclub.com/) and click on the Contest Logo at the top of the Romance News on the index page. Be sure to read through the Contest Rules before filling out the entry form...And remember, you must be 18 or older to enter. ;) Contest Closes:July 31, 2007 at 9:00pm EDT, so hurry and enter today!

And while you're visiting HRC, check out our extensive list of HRC Authors, Reviews, and Interviews

CK2S Kwips and Kritiques Review

THE EARL'S ENCHANTMENT received a wonderful review by Joyce at CK2S Kwips and Kritiques. In the review, Joyce comments that "THE EARL’S ENCHANTMENT is well written and well thought out. Sara Freeze is one of the names I will be reading again soon." To read the rest of the review, please visit CK2S Kwips and Kritiques.

Review from Romantic Observer/Realms of Love

"The Earl's Enchantment" received a lovely review from Realms of Love and Romantic Observer, which is its sister site. In fact, on the rating system, it received a 4/5, a happy rating for a short story. The reviewer, Scarlet, remarked that "Sara Freeze’s glimpse into the life of an honorable, imprisoned ghost is a tiny nugget of delight."

Authors As Book Reviewers

As I said in some previous posts, I'm busily engaged in my reading/writing program for the summer. I'm finding that as I become a better reader, I also become a better writer. Therefore, I'm constantly on the lookout for new books to add to the program. To aid that effort, I joined a new trend among authors: Becoming a book reviewer at an online review site. In my case, I'm interested in writing paranormal romances, so I signed on to the Paranormal Romance Review website.

So far, I've really enjoyed the experience of carefully reading, summarizing, and analyzing books. I now actively look for aspects of characterization, plot, and setting both when I read and when I write. However, authors who also serve as reviewers need to be diplomatic in their roles. My policy is if I don't have anything nice to say, I don't say anything at all. Thus far, I've enjoyed every book I've read. If there was ever a case where I was unable to comment kindly on a fellow author's work, I feel the best response would be to allow the review coordinator to find another reviewer.

To read my very first review and check out my reviewer space, please visit the PNR website at http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/user.php?id=8517.