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STEPHANIE LAURENS - ROMANCE AUTHOR
"Laurens's writing shines." Publishers Weekly


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COMING SOON!! - WHERE THE HEART LEADS - first time in paperback
On the shelves January 27th, 2009

Connected to the Cynster novels, this is the first volume in The Casebook of Barnaby Adair.

"A satisfying blend of mystery and romance." Publishers Weekly

"In an Amanda Quick-style suspense/romance, Laurens never loses touch with her characters' deep emotions or the haunting mystery." Romantic Times

"An interesting and absorbing plot...an exciting and appealing romantic mystery." FreshFiction.com

"The sensual tension simmers...and, as always, Laurens delivers the delicious heat as they fall in love." Michelle Buonfiglio, myLifetime.com

"Another sensuous story worthy of the Cynsters" RomanceJunkies.com

"An outstanding story. Well worth twice the five-rose review I can endow upon it." ARomanceReview.com

   

 

ALSO COMING SOON!! - TEMPTATION AND SURRENDER - a Cynster Novel
On the shelves 3rd March, 2009, in hardcover

#15 of the Cynster novels, Jonas Tallent's story

   

OUT NOW!! - IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT
A New York Times & USA-Today Bestseller!

An anthology containing novellas by STEPHANIE LAURENS, MARY BALOGH, JACQUIE D'ALESSANDRO & CANDICE HERN

including Stephanie's new novella: The Fall of Rogue Gerrard

"A unique collection of sensual novellas. This cleverly crafted, beautifully executed collection highlights the critical importance of the individual writer's voice, tone, style, and creativity, and goes a long way toward refuting the notion that romances are all alike." Library Journal

"Containing 4 highly romantic and entertaining stories - showcases the variety and uniquesness of 4 popular romance writers' voices and talents. I recommend it most earnestly." Romance Reviews Today.

"Passion and mayhem, beautiful, touching, and wondrous." TOP PICK! Romantic Times

   

OUT NOW!! - THE EDGE OF DESIRE
A New York Times, USA-Today & Publishers Weekly Bestseller!

The 7th Bastion Club Novel - Christian Allardyce's story

First Time in Print. An original paperback.

"TOP PICK! An ultra-passionate and honorable hero, a prideful heroine and a masterfully crafted murder mystery. Another not-to-be-missed, can't-put-it-down keeper." Romantic Times

"One of the best Stephanie Laurens has written. It has all the critical elements to keep you turning the pages late into the night and two lead characters I fell in love with, agonized with, cheered for, and celebrated with tears of happiness." RomanceNovel.TV

"A wickedly captivating romance." Fresh Fiction

"The Edge of Desire will keep readers on the edge of their seats, from the first page to the stunning revelation that will carry us into the last book. I can't wait!" A Romance Review

   

US-READERS: ENTER AVON SWEEPSTAKES
& GET A COPY OF
"THE WORLD OF STEPHANIE LAURENS" BOOKLET MAILED TO YOU!

(Limited to US-residents only)

An exciting new contest has just opened on the HarperCollins/Avon website. As prize, my publishers are offering a complete (to date) library of Stephanie Laurens' Avon books - all autographed by me! That's...a lot of books!

PLUS every entrant will automatically be mailed a free copy of the printed booklet THE WORLD OF STEPHANIE LAURENS (while stocks last).

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Sadly, due to legal considerations, HarperCollins USA are unable to open their sweepstakes to non-US residents.

ARTICLE
'READ ROMANCE OR PERISH'

For all librarians, and all those interested in why we read the books we do:

Stephanie delivered the Keynote Address at the Romance Writers of America Librarians' Day Luncheon - Read Romance or Perish: A Biological Perspective on Romance Novels.

To read the full transcript CLICK HERE.

   
VIDEO INTERVIEWS,
BLOG RADIO

Links to webcasts of video-interviews, blog radio interviews, etc (here ).

OUT NOW!! - WHERE THE HEART LEADS
A New York Times, Wall Street Journal & Publishers Weekly Bestseller!

Connected to the Cynster novels, this is the first volume in The Casebook of Barnaby Adair.

"A satisfying blend of mystery and romance." Publishers Weekly

"In an Amanda Quick-style suspense/romance, Laurens never loses touch with her characters' deep emotions or the haunting mystery." Romantic Times

"An interesting and absorbing plot...an exciting and appealing romantic mystery." FreshFiction.com

"The sensual tension simmers...and, as always, Laurens delivers the delicious heat as they fall in love." Michelle Buonfiglio, myLifetime.com

"Another sensuous story worthy of the Cynsters" RomanceJunkies.com

"An outstanding story. Well worth twice the five-rose review I can endow upon it." ARomanceReview.com

OUT NOW!! - THE TASTE OF INNOCENCE
The 14th Cynster novel - A New York Times, USA-Today & Publishers Weekly Bestseller!

"Sinfully sexy and deliciously irresistible" Booklist

"Another winner." Romance Junkies

"(A) lush and sensual love story" Fresh Fiction.com

"Readers will relish the romance and be riveted by the suspenseful action." A Romance Review

"Intrigue, mystery and a love story you won't want to miss." Romance Readers Connection

"Danger, intrigue and seduction aplenty - will leave you satisfied yet hungry for more. " Romance Reviews Today


THE WORLD OF STEPHANIE LAURENS

FREE BOOKLET

SEE ABOVE FOR HOW TO GET A MAILED COPY!

As a big thank you to all my readers, AVON Books and I have created a booklet bringing together all the information to date on the books that make up 'The World of Stephanie Laurens' - the Cynster and Bastion Club novels. As well as a page devoted to each book, the booklet contains updated family trees (yes, with lots more children!), a letter from me, a Q&A and much more, including information on upcoming books.

See above on this page, or read the Monthly Newsletter on this site, for information on how to have a printed copy of the booklet mailed to you!

The booklet is available in downloadable form. The link can be found on the Monthly Newsletter page on this website, along with further details.

In addition, an updated version of the booklet will be bound into the back of an upcoming Stephanie Laurens' novel in late 2009.


ENGAGEMENTS

Stephanie currently has her head down writing her next novel.


HEADS UP - New Book on the Shelf

The next Heads Up email alert will go out at the end of January 2009 announcing the release of the next Cynster paperback, WHERE THE HEART LEADS, and the following Cynster hardcover, TEMPTATION AND SURRENDER.

For those who haven't yet signed up to
Stephanie's PRIVATE email reminders list, simply send Stephanie an email at slaurens@vicnet.net.au and ask to be included on the list for 'HEADS UP - New Book on the Shelf' email reminders, so you'll always know when the next Stephanie Laurens romance hits the shelves to be sure of snagging your copy!

(NOTE: If you are using spam filters, depending on the filter, you may need to clear the slaurens@vicnet.net.au email address for delivery. For some Yahoo users, depending on how you set up your email account, Yahoo may not allow you to receive the text of our newsletters, although you will receive the header and so will know a new book is out.)

Stephanie truly appreciates hearing from her readers from all over the world - you can email your comments to her at slaurens@vicnet.net.au . Due to the volume of reader emails and the demands of her writing schedule however, it is not possible for Stephanie to respond individually to reader emails. Instead, she uses her Monthly Newsletter on this site to keep you up to date and answer frequently asked questions.

This website was last updated on January 1st, 2009 and is expected to be updated again by February 1st, 2009. If you experience any technical difficulties at this website please inform us via stefie@vicnet.net.au
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