It’s here! It’s here!! The craziest shopping day of the year! If you’re like me, then you’re at home, comfy and cozy in your jammies, chillin’ on the couch with a coffee and shopping online. I almost never brave the stores on Black Friday. I just can’t bring myself to get up super early on a day when I can sleep in and go out in the cold to shop with hordes of deal-hunting shoppers.
So I’m here to make your holiday shopping a little easier. Hop with us TODAY ONLY and you can enter to win all kinds of prizes! Maybe you’ll get some of holiday shopping done while having fun!
Leave a comment with your email address and you’ll be entered in to win the grand prizes!
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $75 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!
Be sure to hop around to all of the other participating author’s websites by clicking HERE or on the blog hop icon above!
But that’s not all you could win! I’m also doing my own giveaway here on my blog! I’m giving away a $20 Amazon or B&N gift card that you can use towards your holiday shopping! Who doesn’t love free money?! All you have to do to win is enter via my rafflecopter! The more you do, the more chances you earn to win!
Have a few readers in your family to buy gifts for? Check out my books, available in both digital and paperback! Buying my books as gifts today will earn you extra entries into the $20 gift card giveaway!
Newly single Cassidy Quinn is thrilled to be a contestant on the new reality dating show The One. But her excitement turns to horror when the gorgeous bachelor turns out to be her ex-boyfriend. Seeing Brad again makes Cassidy realize she might not be as “over him” as she thought—and then she meets hunky cameraman Evan Burke.
After watching his brother lose his wife in a tragic accident, Evan vows never to fall in love. But following Cassidy around as her personal cameraman makes him question his decision, and resisting her gets harder with every sunbathing, bikini-wearing day.
Cassidy and Evan begin a forbidden affair while her ex-boyfriend tries to win her heart back one groping, awkward moment at a time. If Cassidy can manage to stop falling off horses (literally), stop falling onto her ex-boyfriend, the bachelor (yes, literally), and stop falling in love with backstage playboy Evan, she might still make it through the show without becoming a tabloid sensation.
But soon Cassidy must choose between the ex who broke her heart and the cameraman who might never love her back. For Cassidy, this reality show just got real.
Evan shifted beneath her and in one quick movement she was on her back as he hovered over her. Every part of her body flared to life when he brushed her hair back from her shoulder and left a trail of soft kisses from her collarbone to her belly button.
Oh my God, he’s like the Energizer Bunny.
“You,” he said between kisses, “are not allowed to hide in the sheets. I’ve been tortured by you wearing little pink bikinis and sexy dresses for weeks. Now that I get to see you, all of you, I plan on looking. A lot.”
“You didn’t seem tortured,” she said, breathless.
“Only because you couldn’t read my mind.” He smirked. “Let me assure you, Cassy, what we did last night was tame compared to what I’ve been doing to you in my head.”
“Evan, stop.” She hit him on the shoulder, embarrassed by his words. “I can’t even imagine anything more than what we’ve already done.”
“Don’t worry. You won’t have to imagine for long.”
Cassidy held her breath as he kissed her with more affection than she expected. Passion burned in his kiss, but an undertone of something else was present now too— something that lingered in the pit of her stomach even after he pulled away.
She forced her eyes to focus on him, not wanting to get carried away in the moment again before they’d had a chance to talk. She didn’t know anything about Evan. This wasn’t typical Cassidy behavior, but that’s why she’d come here in the first place—to do something unlike her normal life. She hadn’t realized that would include doing someone, too.
“You know, I don’t even really know you and you’ve already gotten me into your bed.”
“I’m pretty sure you’re the one who came to my room asking for trouble.” “True. But I was looking for answers, not sexy time.”
“Sexy time?” He laughed. “I like that. We should do less talking and a lot more sexy time.”
“No, you should tell me about yourself, Evan—great. I don’t even know your last name.”
“Last names are highly overrated. But it’s Burke. Evan Burke.”
“Are you related to Bond, James Bond?” She couldn’t help but smile.
“We’re only related by our amazing ability to seduce unsuspecting women into our
beds.” He grinned. “It’s a superpower, really. We should come with a warning label.”
TO ENTER TO WIN (BECAUSE RAFFLECOPTER IS NOT WORKING FOR ME TODAY. GRRR.):
1. LEAVE A COMMENT
2. SUBSCRIBE TO MY SITE ON THE RIGHT >>>
3. FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @hthurmeier
4. TWEET: Looking for something sensual, heartwarming, and laugh out loud fun to read? @hthurmeier’s got you covered! http://amzn.to/PCyqGg
5. ADD MY BOOKS TO YOUR GOODREADS SHELVES: GOODREADS
BONUS ENTRIES: (10 ENTRIES PER ACTION)
1. LEAVE A REVIEW OF ANY OF MY BOOKS AT AMAZON, B&N OR GOODREADS. REVIEWS MUST BE HONEST TO COUNT.
2. SEND ME A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT (WITHOUT PAYMENT INFO!) FOR FALLING FOR YOU
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Evie says:
November 23, 2012 at 4:27 am (UTC -5 )
It looks like the Rafflecopter is not working. It says ‘contest is over’
by.evie at yahoo dot com dot br
Becca Fowler says:
November 23, 2012 at 4:34 am (UTC -5 )
poo. its not working 🙁
beccaboo97200 (at) att (dot) net
miki says:
November 23, 2012 at 5:37 am (UTC -5 )
yes it’s not working…
i follow by email
isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com
Kirsten W says:
November 23, 2012 at 6:30 am (UTC -5 )
Ditto about the rafflecopter 🙁
aircdrewood(at)gmail(dot)com
fiza says:
November 23, 2012 at 7:44 am (UTC -5 )
Thanks for participating in this fun blog hop 🙂
{ps the rafflecopter doesn’t work for me either}
fiza700[at]gmail[dot]com
miki says:
November 23, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC -5 )
thank you a lot for answering us on your vacation, so i already told you i’m following by email and i’ve commented so 2 entries for me ( your book has caught my attention)
all the best
isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com
Dita Škarste says:
November 23, 2012 at 8:38 am (UTC -5 )
Thanks!
dita(dot)skarste(at)gmail(dot)com
Kirsten W says:
November 23, 2012 at 8:46 am (UTC -5 )
I followed you via twitter: @commodorewood
aircdrewood(at)gmail(dot)com
Kristina Knight says:
November 23, 2012 at 9:12 am (UTC -5 )
I’m an avoider, too, Heather – too many people, too noisy, too much annoyance!
Kassandra says:
November 23, 2012 at 9:17 am (UTC -5 )
I follow by email: sionedkla@gmail.com
Thanks for the chance!
Kassandra
Laurie Goudge says:
November 23, 2012 at 10:10 am (UTC -5 )
Ditto about the rafflecopter 🙁
parisfan_ca@yahoo.com
JanD says:
November 23, 2012 at 11:19 am (UTC -5 )
I stay home on Black Friday.
subscribed to site
bituin76 at hotmail dot com
Veronika says:
November 23, 2012 at 11:23 am (UTC -5 )
Thank you for the wonderful prize!
+ comment
+ subscribed via email
+ followed on twitter (@twveronika)
+ tweeted: https://twitter.com/twveronika/status/272012177144152066
verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com
Carmen says:
November 23, 2012 at 12:18 pm (UTC -5 )
I no longer shop on Black Friday. I can find deals during the year.
bbabygirl1908@aol.com
miriam roman says:
November 23, 2012 at 12:29 pm (UTC -5 )
Oh i’m staying home this black friday!!! Nothing in the sale ads could make me go today. i do like to look them over and usually can find a better deal online.thanks you for joining the hop!
miriam.whitewolf@gmail.com
Angela Cisco says:
November 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm (UTC -5 )
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! angelacisco79(at)yahoo(dot)com
Angela Cisco says:
November 23, 2012 at 2:01 pm (UTC -5 )
tweeted https://twitter.com/angelasbits/status/272052029344600064
Angela Cisco says:
November 23, 2012 at 2:03 pm (UTC -5 )
I added Falling for you on my good read shelf. (angela cisco79)
micheleann oboyle says:
November 23, 2012 at 2:16 pm (UTC -5 )
love everything thereis about black friday angelwolfmystic@yahoo.com
Lisa Rayns says:
November 23, 2012 at 2:29 pm (UTC -5 )
I’m not a black Friday shopper. lisarayns at gmail dot com
writeoncindycindy r says:
November 23, 2012 at 2:54 pm (UTC -5 )
Enjoy the Blog Hop and pop over and visit me at #23 if you get a sec.’ Good luck with the giveaway and Happy Holidays! xo cindy writeoncindy(at)yahoo(dot)com
Phuong P. says:
November 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm (UTC -5 )
I’d rather be at home shopping for books online and blog hopping than be part of the black Friday shopping madness LOL. I follow on twitter, books on GR, blog subscriber, and reviews posted. Thanks for giveaway.
bookfan0747@aol.com
April Holgate (@grapeaprilrain) says:
November 23, 2012 at 2:59 pm (UTC -5 )
I do not like crowds so BF shopping is not for me! I will be spending my day hopping and then snuggled up reading! Well that is after I decide on what new book I have just added to my to be read list! It gets longer every hop! Thanks!
I am thankful for all the wonderful books I am finding on the hop!
grapeapril75(at)gmail.com
M.C. says:
November 23, 2012 at 3:00 pm (UTC -5 )
Thanks for the giveaway! Online shopping is really more convenient.
muggledATgmxDOTcom
M.C. says:
November 23, 2012 at 3:03 pm (UTC -5 )
I’m also an email follower with the same address.
muggledATgmxDOTcom
M.C. says:
November 23, 2012 at 3:06 pm (UTC -5 )
I’m a Twitter follower @bedsidelight,
and here’s my Tweet: https://twitter.com/bedsidelight/status/272068322298847232
Jennifer Rote says:
November 23, 2012 at 3:15 pm (UTC -5 )
I skipped Black Friday shopping this year.
wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com
Jennifer Rote says:
November 23, 2012 at 3:18 pm (UTC -5 )
+ -twitter follow as @wildnmild4u
+ -tweeted – https://twitter.com/wildnmild4u/status/272071119681515520
+ – added books on goodreads – wildnmild4u
Karen H in NC says:
November 23, 2012 at 3:26 pm (UTC -5 )
Thanks for the giveaway.
kareninnc at gmail dot com
donnablhmistress says:
November 23, 2012 at 3:27 pm (UTC -5 )
Though I was tempted I didn’t do Black Friday.
sub- vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com
Tweeted https://twitter.com/BookLovershaway/status/272073304423165953
Added Falling For You to my Goodread’s shelf
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/4485811-donna?utf8=%E2%9C%93&view=table&search%5Bquery%5D=Falling+for+You
vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com
Karina (@Swordlily_girl) says:
November 23, 2012 at 3:29 pm (UTC -5 )
thanks so much!
I also tweeted – https://twitter.com/Swordlily_girl/status/272074190457298944
swordlily_girl[at]yahoo[dot]com
Shani says:
November 23, 2012 at 3:42 pm (UTC -5 )
Thanks for the oppetunity!
Email follower: kiss_shani(at)hotmail(dot)com
Twitter:ButterfliesSky
Tweet: https://twitter.com/ButterfliesSky/status/272077615983128576
allysonbb says:
November 23, 2012 at 3:52 pm (UTC -5 )
Black Friday is not for me unless it is online shopping from home:) I subscribe to your blog, follow on twitter( allyson29), I love your books, all are on goodreads with reviews:). I am patienly waiting for your next one to come out:) Happy Holidays!
allysonbrann06@yahoo.com
Christie Moore says:
November 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm (UTC -5 )
Thanks ! christiethemom@hotmail.com
Lisa Walker says:
November 23, 2012 at 4:15 pm (UTC -5 )
I have friends who go Black Friday shopping but it’s not for me. Thanks for the chance to win!
sqwalker2@hotmail.com
Kandy Tyler says:
November 23, 2012 at 4:18 pm (UTC -5 )
No black Friday shopping for me…
ktyler13@yahoo.com
kim says:
November 23, 2012 at 4:22 pm (UTC -5 )
I am glad to have found you on this blog hop and look forward to reading your works. Kim86004(at)gmail(dot)com
MostlyMisha says:
November 23, 2012 at 5:01 pm (UTC -5 )
Thank you for the lovely giveaway~<3 These are the ways I entered:
Twitter: @Miyosha_K
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/Miyosha_K/status/272097196516708352
MostlyMisha [at] gmail [dot] com
jyl22075 says:
November 23, 2012 at 5:04 pm (UTC -5 )
Your book is on my wishlist. I hope to pick it up soon! Thanks for the giveaway!
Subscribed via email: Jyl22075 at gmail dot com
Follow on Twitter: Jyl22075
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/Jyl22075/status/272097091965296640
Your book is on my to-read shelf on GRs: http://www.goodreads.com/Jyl22075
Susan Buchanan says:
November 23, 2012 at 5:16 pm (UTC -5 )
Aw, I had Rafflecopter issues today, too. But it was a problem with Internet Explorer – I switched to Google Chrome. I really like the sound of your book and am off to add it to Goodreads, soozbuch@gmail.com
Shadow says:
November 23, 2012 at 5:23 pm (UTC -5 )
Hi! Happy Holidays to you! Thanks for the awesome hop and giveaway! Best wishes and many blessings to you!
Twitter: LuvToRead09
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/LuvToRead09/status/272102264863354881
All your books were added for my goodreads shelf: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/5327137?shelf=to-read
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com
Rita Wray says:
November 23, 2012 at 5:37 pm (UTC -5 )
Thank you for the blog hop.
Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com
bn100 says:
November 23, 2012 at 5:43 pm (UTC -5 )
no BF shopping
added your books to Goodreads: L
Thanks for participating.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
tanna4abak says:
November 23, 2012 at 5:48 pm (UTC -5 )
This is the BEST way to spend Black Friday. Sitting at home, hopping with old friends and making new ones. I can’t handle the crowds anymore so I only do Black Friday shopping online if I do any. I tend to pick up gifts throughout the year so come November I’m finished. That way I can spread out the purchasing and not spend a fortune at the time of the year when my job is at its slowest and my paycheck is at its lowest. Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win.
reneebennett35 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Daniel M says:
November 23, 2012 at 5:56 pm (UTC -5 )
staying away from the stores, don’t like crowds anymore, like the blurb and thanks for hopping! – regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
Tammy Turner says:
November 23, 2012 at 5:59 pm (UTC -5 )
I do some Black Friday shopping, but I’m more addicted to Cyber Monday. No lines, No rude people, free shipping…. how can you go wrong!
angelheart618@gmail.com
Melissa says:
November 23, 2012 at 6:19 pm (UTC -5 )
Damn that Rafflecoptor!!!
melhalp at msn.com
Mer says:
November 23, 2012 at 6:22 pm (UTC -5 )
Boo rafflecopter! I actually went out shopping for a bit (at a sane hour, however) and, as I say every year, never again! Way too crowded.
Thanks for the excerpt!
dancingcelt at gmail dot com
Mer says:
November 23, 2012 at 6:22 pm (UTC -5 )
Oh, and I’m an email subscriber.
susan platt says:
November 23, 2012 at 6:27 pm (UTC -5 )
Awesome blog hop!!
FB and goodreads susan platt
email subscriber as well
susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com
shaylacy says:
November 23, 2012 at 6:28 pm (UTC -5 )
Heather, I love your description of what you do on Black Friday. I’m just visiting the other hop hostesses.
xxsquigglesxx says:
November 23, 2012 at 6:37 pm (UTC -5 )
I do all of my black friday shopping online! You can get the same deals and free shipping! Thanks for participating in the hop!
xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com
Jo says:
November 23, 2012 at 6:38 pm (UTC -5 )
I haven’t done any Black Friday shopping yet – I only left the house this morning to take my daughter and her friends to a movie (Rise of the Guardians was lots of fun!). Thanks for being in the hop!
jochibi AT yahoo DOT com
Jencey Gortney says:
November 23, 2012 at 7:08 pm (UTC -5 )
Heather, Great giveaway! I follow you on GFC, I follow on Twitter, and Facebook I think.
jenceyg at gmail dot com
Catherine says:
November 23, 2012 at 7:54 pm (UTC -5 )
I’m not crazy about Black Friday, but we did go out for a couple of very specific things this morning–which we got.
Fanned you on Goodreads and follow on Twitter (@capefearlibn)
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com
Shannon G. says:
November 23, 2012 at 8:11 pm (UTC -5 )
1. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I definitely avoid the stores today. I still have plenty of Thanksgiving left over for today 😀
2. I’m subscribed 🙂
3. I follow on twitter (ggjunk)
4. I tweeted: https://twitter.com/ggjunk/status/272144994578599936
5. I have several of your titles on my Goodreads shelf: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/7549604?shelf=to-read
Krysykat says:
November 23, 2012 at 8:31 pm (UTC -5 )
I follow on Twitter-@YearofTiger86
Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com
angadair says:
November 23, 2012 at 8:37 pm (UTC -5 )
I did 1-5. I no longer go Black Friday shopping. Too many crazy people out there. I don’t have the patience I had when I was younger, LOL. So today I am staying in and blog hopping, instead of shopping! angadair@nwcable.net Thanks for the hop!
Mel Bourn (@MelCamino5) says:
November 23, 2012 at 9:36 pm (UTC -5 )
1. I am not shopping. Not for me. Instead of shopping, I’m hopping! I prefer to do my shopping online.
Happy Black Friday.
2. Longtime subscriber.
3. Twitter: MelCamino5
4. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/MelCamino5/status/272166647073230849
5. Goodreads: Mel Bourn
mel
bournmelissa at hotmail dot com
Christine M says:
November 23, 2012 at 9:37 pm (UTC -5 )
I do my shopping online too.
isabelli3619 (at) aol (dot) com
Sarah p. says:
November 23, 2012 at 9:51 pm (UTC -5 )
Hi! Thanks for such a generous giveaway! Your books sound fantastic.
Subscribed via email oddball2003 at hotmail dot com
twitter @oddball2003
tweeted! https://twitter.com/oddball2003/status/272169435438125056
Goodreads, oddball2003
Jill says:
November 23, 2012 at 9:52 pm (UTC -5 )
Thanks so much 🙂
jillynann(at)gmail(dot)com
seawitchreviews says:
November 23, 2012 at 9:58 pm (UTC -5 )
I am already a newsletter follower. A GC would be great, lots of readers in my family we have to label our books.
Z
Seawitchreviews @ yahoo .com
Caitlin says:
November 23, 2012 at 9:58 pm (UTC -5 )
Thanks for the giveaway!
nerdswillruleoneday@yahoo.com
Becca Fowler says:
November 23, 2012 at 9:58 pm (UTC -5 )
i subscribed. beccaboo97200 (at) att (dot) net
follow on twitter – @beccab00972
tweeted – https://twitter.com/BECCAB00972/status/272170893667598336
thebookqueen says:
November 23, 2012 at 10:00 pm (UTC -5 )
Great snippet–I’m definitely adding this book to my list! 🙂
Enjoy!
TBQ
The_Book_Queen(at)yahoo(dot)com
Joy F (@harvester5905) says:
November 23, 2012 at 10:08 pm (UTC -5 )
I only do my shopping online.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
Joy F (@harvester5905) says:
November 23, 2012 at 10:09 pm (UTC -5 )
I subscribe by email.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
Joy F (@harvester5905) says:
November 23, 2012 at 10:11 pm (UTC -5 )
I follow on twitter, harvester5905
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
Sandy Wolters says:
November 23, 2012 at 10:12 pm (UTC -5 )
I tweeted for you at: https://twitter.com/SandyWolters/status/272175558404751362
Thanks for participating in the hop! Happy Holidays!
sandywolters(dot)author(at)gmail(dot)com
Marlena Fein says:
November 23, 2012 at 10:20 pm (UTC -5 )
LOL I was looking for that dang rafflecoptor forever. Anyways, here we go:
Twitter follower @spoildbrat31
email-charmedpoms@yahoo.com
Goodreads name- Marlena Fein
Tweet- https://twitter.com/spoildbrat31/status/272176913672437760
Whew, I think that was all. It makes us all remember how wonderful the rafflecoptor is at least. 🙂
Thanks so much for being a part of the hop and for the giveaway.
Happy Holidays,
Marlena
charmedpoms(at)yahoo(dot)com
Paranormal Opinion says:
November 23, 2012 at 10:52 pm (UTC -5 )
I’m already a twitter follower 🙂 Thanks so much for participating in the blog hop!
paranormalopinion(at)hotmail(dot)com
Cassandra Hicks says:
November 23, 2012 at 11:15 pm (UTC -5 )
1. Thanks for the awesome giveaway
2. Email follower
3.Twitter: @KatraCass
4. Tweet: https://twitter.com/KatraCass/status/272191713903259648
5. Goodreads: Cassandra Hicks
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
Sarah Kalaitzidis says:
November 23, 2012 at 11:25 pm (UTC -5 )
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Twitter: @red_tigergirl2
Tweet: https://twitter.com/red_tigergirl2/status/272193989434810368
Email Follower: red_tigergirl2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Goodreads: Sarah Kalaitzidis
red_tigergirl2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Lynne says:
November 23, 2012 at 11:34 pm (UTC -5 )
Thanks for the giveaway opportunities!!
new FB and twitter follower (fb/Lynne Clark – @tworeadbooks
also tweeted: https://twitter.com/tworeadbooks/status/272196074486263808
~Lynne
tworeads.blogspot.com
tworeads (at) gmail (dot) com
Lacey T says:
November 23, 2012 at 11:39 pm (UTC -5 )
twitter: @laceyblossom
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/laceyblossom/status/272197240221732865
I’m an email subscriber. Thanks for the giveaway!
laceyblossom1(at)gmail(dot)com
Jessie L says:
November 23, 2012 at 11:42 pm (UTC -5 )
Thanks for the giveaway & being part of this awesome hop!
Email – JessieL62@comcast.net
Twitter – @jessie1811
Tweet – https://twitter.com/jessie1811/status/272198163723587584
Goodreads – Jessie Llewellyn
I have added your books to my TBRs. Which I will say is growing rather large no thanks to the blogs I visit.
JessieL62@comcast.net
donnas1 says:
November 23, 2012 at 11:42 pm (UTC -5 )
Thanks for the chance!
bacchus76 at myself dot com
Natasha says:
November 24, 2012 at 12:21 am (UTC -5 )
Thanks for the chance to win!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com
ceagles20 says:
November 24, 2012 at 1:57 am (UTC -5 )
As with everyone else can’t do the copter thingy. Follow by emai-ceagles48218@yahoo.com also twitter- @ceagles48218. Thanks for thins chance to win a prize.
Chris
ceagles482218@yahoo.com