Today we welcome Robin Covington to our blog as she celebrates her new book Playing the Part which released on June 10th.
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Synopsis
The harder they play . . . the harder they fall.
After publicly self-destructing over a heartbreak a year ago, bestselling romance writer Piper James is now making nice with her publisher by agreeing to teach Hollywood’s favorite action star how to act like he’s in love. Only playboy Mick Blackwell has no clue what love looks like.
When a seductive heat ignites between Piper and Mick, she jumps at the chance for a bit of fun between the sheets, but with two stipulations: she’s kept out of the public eye and things end when she returns to New York. Only Mick keeps changing the rules on her. Tempted by America’s favorite bad boy, Piper is wondering how far she’s willing to bend…
BLOG POST
I love movies. I love movie stars. I love romance novels.
In my latest release, PLAYING THE PART, I got to combine all three and set the book in L.A., a private estate in Hawaii, and in NYC. My story took place on movie sets, glamorous premieres, and the Oscars.
And I got to write about the action-movie star voted the Sexiest Man Alive for the past two years: Mick Blackwell. He’s a sexy, intriguing playboy who loves to break the rules. But he’s met his match in Piper James — a sassy romance novelist who decides that Mick is just what she needs to spice up her short visit to L.A.
I loved writing this book.
Early reviews for PtP have been amazing. NYT and USAToday Bestselling author Gina L. Maxwell said, “PLAYING THE PART blew me away with it’s great characters, fast pace, and enough heat to warrant more than a few cold showers. Mick and Piper complement each other perfectly and make the reader root for them from Page 1. Robin’s writing is tight and engaging and she nailed her characters. Definitely one of my favorite reads of 2013.”
To celebrate the release, I’m giving away 11 packs full of awesome! The prize pack includes: A movie (either a Mick Blackwell action movie or a Piper James romance-my choice), popcorn, movie candy, and Robin Covington SWAG.
And . . . one lucky winner will get a prize pack and a $50 Amazon gift card!
I will pick the winners on Friday, June 20, 2013 at midnight EST.
So what do you have to do to win here? Just – use the rafflecopter widget below and you will be entered to win! You can enter at each stop to increase your chances.
Burn it up,
Robin
Sizzling Romance. Burning Up the Sheets . . . one page at a time.
Excerpt
“I have a dilemma,” he said. His voice was deep and measured but edged with the rough finish that made him a dream to listen to in surround sound. Piper swore she saw a jolt of fire in the mossy green depths of his eyes as he moved even closer.
Whoa. Mick Blackwell was hitting on her. And her body was responding like an addict who’d suddenly stumbled upon a pile of their favorite dope. He might be off-limits, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t indulge a little.
“What is your dilemma?” She mirrored his movement, deliberately stepping closer to the high voltage area of his body. Damn, he was like a sexual magnet, the black hole of hotness dragging her down.
He nodded. “I don’t know whether to call security or to get your phone number.” His expression shifted slightly, the twist in his smile even sexier—if that were even possible.
Oh, sweet sugar.
Mick moved in a half step closer, and heat swept over her skin, settling in her most intimate places. He was man every woman wanted in spite of his playboy reputation. Or maybe because of it. She loved men who came with a warning label. And Mick Blackwell didn’t just have a label—he had a neon “Flammable. Do not touch” sign flashing over his head.
But she couldn’t let a guy like him think he had the upper hand. Where was the fun in that?
“Maybe I should call security on you.” Piper licked her lips, delighting in the way his pupils dilated as he watched the movement of her tongue.
He let out a laugh, flashing a bit of his perfect, white teeth. Apparently, Mr. Blackwell liked a challenge.
“My mama taught me not to talk to strangers or dangerous men,” she said. “I think I’m supposed to go to the nearest public area and find a member of law enforcement.”
“So I’m a stranger?” He raised a hand and traced a finger along his lower lip in what was clearly an open invitation.
God help her, she wanted to follow that path with her mouth. “Actually, I think you fall into the dangerous category.”
“You have no idea.”
Oh, yes she did.
About the Author
Robin Covington, who NYT Best Selling authors, Robyn Carr and Carly Phillips, said was their new “auto-buy author”, writes sizzling hotcontemporary and paranormal romance.
A Night of Southern Comfort, her best-selling debut novel earned 4.5 stars and was touted by RT Book Reviews as bringing a “fresh, modern feel to the genre while still sticking to the things that get our adrenaline pumping — sex and danger”. When she’s not exploring the theme of fooling around and falling in love, she’s collecting tasty man candy, indulging in a little comic book geek love, and stalking Joe Mangianello.
Robin is a member of the Romance Writers of America, the Washington Romance Writers, a faculty member at Romance University, a member of the Waterworld Mermaids, and a contributor to the Happy Ever After blog at USA Today. You can find Robin on her website, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter (@RobinCovington).
Robin lives in Maryland with her hilarious husband, brilliant children, and ginormous puppy.
GIVEAWAY
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Tour Schedule
June- 9- Reading Between the Wines
June 10 – Reading in Pajamas
June 10 – A Book Whore’s Obsession
June 10 – Book Chick Blog Reviews
June 10 – Ravishing Romances
June 11- Sandwich Making Book Bitches
June 11 – Michelle Chew Writes
June 12 – ShhMomsReading
June 12 – Books n Kisses
June 12 – Scorching Book Reviews
June 13 – Nothing Better than a Book
June 20 – Book Lovin Mamas
Alisa Kaminski
I can’t wait to read about Piper and Mick. Thanks for the giveaway
tracy
Sounds great! Thanks for the give away!
Lariza
Great giveaway can’t wait to read this sounds good! It’s on my TBR list!
Robin the Book Nerd
I loved the phrase “Oh Sweet Sugar”. Sounds like another book I need to add to my TBR list!
btw : Robin’s Rock!
Tammy S.
Loved the excerpt definte add to my TBR list.
Kim P
I love the excerpt!! Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Adrienne
Thanks for the giveaway! Looking forward to reading this book!
Diana Doan
At the moment, my favorite action movie is Live Free or Die Hard 🙂
Thank you for this giveaway!
kp
So looking forward to reading this book!
Mary Bilowus
Excerpt was good. Should be a good read. Thanks for the giveaway!
pam metz
This book looks SO good!
Julie VN
Putting this book on my TBR list now! Thanks for the giveaway.
Vickie Milizia
My favorite action movie is The Avengers
Cindy Hamilton
Another new author for me to try out. Playing the Part sounds good!
Stephanie Ann
cant wait to read this book!
Leslie T.
This looks really good and I enjoy finding new authors. Thanks for sharing and the giveaway!
Jenn Donald
This looks really good, I’m definitely adding this one to my TBR list! 🙂
Erika
Looking forward to reading this! Thanks!
Cheryl Sanders
This book sounds amazing! Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
Cheryl Sanders
Die Hard of course! lol Gotta love Bruce!
Jenn McElroy
Looks like a great read! Thank you for the giveaway! 🙂
Jenn McElroy
My favorite action movie is “The Rock” with Nicholas Cage & Sean Connery.
Mariola
This is totally amazing. I hope I win. Thanks 😉
Mariola
Inception with Leonardo DiCaprio. He is just so hot.
Amy Shonk
Sounds good & different! It was so hard to pick a fav action movie, my mind blanked.
Wendy Stubbs
Looks like another book to add to my TBR list!
Alexandra Cruz
sounds great 🙂
thanx for the giveaway
Jessie L
Die Hard with Bruce Willis
Thank you for the giveaway!