I didn’t think I’d be coming back to post about better news and A TASTE OF DESIRE and SINFUL SURRENDER, but by golly I am. I dreamt (secretly of course) about hitting that #1 spot on Amazon for historical romance, but I honestly didn’t think I would ever make it there. Yesterday I did with A TASTE OF DESIRE and with SINFUL SURRENDER currently in the #3 spot. (See image to the right for proof) 🙂

This goes so way beyond my expectations, I don’t even know what to say except THANK YOU. To all who have supported me, visiting my site and blog regularly, commenting regularly, and those who visit irregularly too. THANK YOU to every single one of you who’ve bought either one or both books and emailed to tell me how much you loved them. THANK YOU to those who recommended my book(s) to others even though my books are not exactly your taste. THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to write a lovely review whether it was on your own blog, or Amazon, B&N, GoodReads or what have you. Without your support, I know I could have never have gotten this far with this book and I certainly wouldn’t be working so hard to get ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE & SEDUCTION and AN HEIR OF DECEPTION out to you this year.

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So to celebrate this very very happy time for me I’m giving away a KINDLE! Yep, all you have to do is comment on this blog. The drawing will be April 15th (tax deadline day).  And in your comments, please don’t congratulate me, you’ve done that enough. This post is to thank you all!

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  4. Wow a post just to thank us and a Kindle you are one of the most generous people ever cant tell you how cool I think that is ! Keep up the brilliant work !

  5. Thanks for the chance to win a Kindle!! (CONGRATULATIONS and thanks for the lovely books, too 🙂

  6. I’m so happy for you. Glad you took a screen shot. Thanks for another awesome giveaway!

  11. That is just so awesome Bev – I am thrilled for you! You are my inspiration as I continue my WIP 🙂 Enjoy & savor this. Again, super congratulations!!!

  13. Congratulations, they both deserve it and are great books. Thank you for the enjoyment

  18. This is proof right here that dreams do come true!! You dreamed about being number one…and there you are!! With not only one book there but another well on its way!! I’m sorry to say that I haven’t read either of them yet…key work “yet”! I intend to head right on over to Amazon to rectify that situation! Congratulations!! Keep dreaming…and dream big, there’s isn’t any dream too big for the universe to fulfill.

  20. Bev! That screen shot is too cool! I’m gonna be a rebel and congratulate you even though you said not to, lol. So so cool! You need to print out that screen shot and frame it as the “first” time your book hit number one. : )
    I’m so so happy for you, I couldn’t wish it for a better lady.

  21. I admire the way you write and the way you conduct your blog. I can see why you are so special to all your
    fans. Thank you. Claudy Conn

  24. Sorry but CONGRATULATIONS. This is amazing news and you totally deserve it. I’m very happy for you !!

  26. What a wonderful feeling Beverley. But both books so deserved it. Great writing will always rise to the top. Great giveaway and you give the greatest things away. Here’s wishing you more #1’s.
    Carol L
    Lucky4750@aol.com

  27. After realizing what Debbie K has gone through to get a book finished and published, I realize you have a lot of talent and put forth a lot of effort to get where you are. Congratulations!

  29. I can’t resist saying Congrats, Beverly! Best of wishes to you. Thank you for sharing your joy and success with us! 🙂

  30. Well, I can’t post a comment without congratulating you on your success! Both stories are deserving of those numbers. Looking forward to the other books coming soon.

  31. Wow, what a generous way to celebrate! Can’t wait for your self-pubbed works to come out. Let’s send those up to #1 also!!!

  32. Oh how I envy you!  I can only hope that with the same hard work and dedication I can one day be on that list myself one day!

    The use I could get from a Kindle!   I am just a novice in my writing career but one of the most important things I know about every good author is that we also need to read!  Read as much as we can get our hands on in fact.

    With ebooks becoming the newest way of enjoying a book, not to mention the cost of most ebooks being half or less then a paperback, the option to read so much more is now available to me.  This is very important as cost is a major factor in my ability to enjoy anything these days.

    With a family of five to support actually purchasing a Kindle is not one of those luxuries this single mom can afford so I continue to read on my computer when I can.  Unfortunately my computer doesn’t hold the same comfort, convenience or intimacy as snuggling up in bed with a good book so I miss out on that part of the joy and relaxation of reading but I just HAVE to read!

    A Kindle could change all that.  It could give me back some of the comforts I have to give up now if I want to read.  Yes, I could still buy paperback books but then I really get to read less!

    Reading is my favorite relaxing pastime.  Getting lost in the characters and settings within a book is the best way to dissolve some of the stress from my day and one of those luxuries I can enjoy in my busy life no matter if it is only a few pages as I wait at the dentist or doctor or sometimes an entire book in a night just because it is too good to put down!

    Winning a Kindle would be the best present this avid reader has received in a very long time.  I thank you for the wonderful opportunity to do so!  I look forward to my future ebook purchases with the possibility of crawling into bed and reading them on a Kindle!

    Yours faithfully,
    Gina Kincade

  33. Congrats Beverly.. you deserve it.. I loved both books. Can’t wait for more from you!

  34. Congratulations and well deserved 🙂 Thank you for giving us such wonderful books to read.

  35. This is an amazing feat to have accomplished. I’m won’t congratulate you, but I will say that you have definitely inspired me to continue writing (even with everything I have currently on my plate!). One day I hope to share my success with you, as you have done with yours 🙂 Thanks!

  39. They are in my TBR pile, and I’m looking forward to reading them. Covers are great!

  42. Thanks for a chance to win a Kindle! I enjoyed Sinful Surrender. Looking forward to reading the others, too.

  45. Just wanted to say congratulations on the superb ranking at Amazon!

    No need to enter me in the competition. I already have a Kindle. Good luck to all entrants though. It’s a wonderful prize. I love mine!

  46. Doesn’t it feel good to know your efforts are very much appreciated?

    I would love to win a Kindle.

  48. Beverley – you so deserve this great success. I know it’s due to how hard you work to put books in the hands of readers who will love them. Good luck on the next two!

  49. Hi Beverley,
    I don’t think I have met you but hopefully I will run into you at a GRW meeting one of these days. Congratulations and continued success!
    Pam

  50. Congrats Beverly, this is wonderful news and you deserve it. You are awesome! Thanks for the great giveaway. We do love your books.

  52. I think it is very generous of you to give away a Kindle. But still congratulations!

  53. Oh Happy Day! That is fantabulous news & to celebrate someone gets a Kindle! You are the bestest.
    Love & Hugs,
    Pam

  54. I know you don’t want the congratulations, but you so deserve them!! Congrats on the success of your books!! I have thoroughly enjoyed both.

    Thank you for celebrating your success in a way that includes all of us and giving such an awesome contest!

  55. Beverley–so awesome to see writers’ dreams come true and to realize it can happen in so many new and exciting ways. It’s inspiring for all of us. Best wishes for more success in the future!

  56. I love the site and congrats on the publishing successes! 🙂 What a great contest too! I am getting Kindle envy everywhere! I hope I win! 🙂

  57. Congratulations! That is wonderful news the book was great!
    Great contest I don’t have one of those
    Thanks
    Penney

  58. i am glad your book made amazon list..i get their emails everyday..all i read is romance! i would love to win the kindle! Thanks for the great give-away!

  59. I know you said not to congratulate you, but, really…. I want to…. so…. CONGRATULATIONS BEVERLEY!!! YOU DESERVE IT.
    And I am guilty of not having that book but I will be on my way today to Target to see if they have it and I will get it, if not then my next stop is BJ’s Wholesale Club or B&N 😉 I know I will love it. Blessings.
    Delia.

  60. just downloaded A Taste of Desire and started reading it with my morning cup of coffee. loving it already! thank you for the entertainment and congratulations to you on this awesome accomplishment!

  64. You said not to congratulate you but I am, so just deal with it! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YAY!! Such happy news!!! And so well deserved!

  65. Hello and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! you deserve it! I would love to be entered into your contest for a Kindle! I have been wanting one,like, forever!! You are THE BEST!! YEAAAAA!!! Take care!!

    –Andrew G

  66. I know you said not to congratulate you, but like everyone else, I have to say Congratulations! I loved both books, and you deserve the big pie! I also helped in writing reviews for your wonderful books. YAY for you!

  69. Well, it’s kind of hard not to congratulate someone on such wonderful news, but I’ll do my best! Anyway, so good to see good things happening to such a wonderful person. This is one of my favorite blogs to visit and it’s nice to be a – small – part of your writing dream.

  70. It’s so sweet of you to share your glory with your fans. You deserve the triumph. Your books are a pleasure to read. Best wishes.

  71. Yay Beverley! I’ve been watching your books make their way up the list on Amazon and it’s amazing to finally see them at #1 & #3. I’m so happy for you and glad that I could help you reach that spot. Absolutely loved both books and looking forward to the novella and Alex’s book. Congrats. You deserve it. 🙂

  72. I’ve got one word to say: Well, Duh!
    When your as passionate about historicals as your site and first book makes you out to be, it’s no wonder that you would take the amazon rankings by storm. I loved Sinful Surrender, and damn this economy for making me have to wait before I could afford Taste.. but I see amazon has only 4 in stock.. consider it 3 once I get my next pay check ;).. can you say, ‘out of stock, but ordering more soon’? NY publishers most certainly will offer you 3 mil contracts and over at this rate 😉

    I’d love a kindle!-I’ll need something to read All’s Fair and An Heir on, lol
    Please enter me into the drawing.

    And are you sure I can’t slip in another quick congrats? lol

  73. I’m sorry but I’m going to congratulate you. Beverley, you rock!! I can’t wait until your two new e-books come out. I can’t wait to see more of Alex. Thanks for having this great giveaway.

  74. That is fabulous news that you share and thanks for sharing your joy in such a generous way, too!

  77. I would love a Kindle and your books are great!! April 15th would be a great day to win a tax free gift!! 🙂 Have a good one!

  80. I love your books. I cannot wait until i get the next one. Great work. I think I go through a book in about two days average. I have books piled in every cornor of the house it seems like. I just started sharing with co-workers to exchange books due to us not having a book store in town anymore. Then getting orders in the mail seems to take too long. The last order I did it took almost 3 weeks to get to me. So getting books by ebook is going to be great. i dont have to wait on the mail anymore.
    Keep up the great work.
    Melissa

  81. Well, if we’re not allowed to offer you our CONGRATULATIONS, can we at least say thanks for such a wonderful site to visit and for all your wonderful insight and contests too!

  84. I think it means more when your book hits the top of a chart after it’s been out a few weeks or months. Those that have “staying power” are the best books! Congrats!
    Lvsgund at gmail dot com

  85. You are a wonderful writer. Don’t ever doubt yourself. I have yet to read a bad book by you. Congratulations! On Feb14, 2011 We lost our home by fire. I will miss the books that got burned by the fire but was happy to get the updated books to read. It took me away from my stress. Keep up the great work.

  86. I won’t congratulate you, even though you deserve it, but I am going to say that as a reader THANK YOU for writing such great books!

  88. Ok, I won’t say “CONGRATULATIONS”, but I will say that is wonderful news. And thank you for the site and the giveaways that you do. It is amazing that you keep up with this, write books, and still have a life. LOL

  90. Thanks for the giveaway, but I still have to say congratulations. These books were wonderful, so it’s nice that you’re getting new readers.

  93. Wow… If I hadn’t already read your books, I would sooo do so now. I’m using Amazon’s various lists as references, so the books on top are always going straight to my to-be-read list. Can’t wait for All’s Fair In Love & Seduction! =)

  95. Beverly – Squeee! Celebrating with you! I’m sooooo proud of you and you are soooo deserving of those top spots. I’ve loved your books since way back when.

  101. No congratulations, ok. (*Whispers* Congrats!) Anyway, great giveaway, Beverly!

    SQUEEEEEEEEEE!!!

  102. This is the way to celebrate a milestone in your life’s journey. Keep up the writing!!!

  105. Amazon definately recognized a great author in you and it goes without saying that we all love your books. Instead of congratulations I’m sending my best wishes for your continued success!

    I also way to take this opportunity to thank you for all the help and support you’ve unselfishly given other authors by promoting their book with this wonderful site.

  106. Thank you for doing this giveaway. Love that you love us enough to do this 🙂

  107. Taking the #1 and #3 spots on the same day is awesome! Thanks for holding this generous giveaway as part of your celebration. 🙂

  109. Technically, tax deadline is the 18th this year due to a weekend and some holiday or other falling on the 15th. I only know this because my sister-in-law is an accountant. She has to know such things and told us when she did our taxes about a month ago. ^_^

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  113. I hope this means your publisher is now willing to negotiate for that third book. What does your agent think?

  114. Your thanks is much appreciate, but you still need to be congratulated. Marvelous! Tres Bien! You Rock!

  119. Okay, no Congratulations…..How about sending my best felicitations? 😀
    Tax Deadline this year is on Monday, April 18th due to the Emancipation Day holiday for the District of Columbia.

  120. You said not to say congrats, but I’m ignoring you! *lalalala* CONGRATS! Whooo!
    you totally deserve those top spots!

  122. Thanks for the giveaway and, btw, congrats!!! (you told me not to tell you that), sorry. (g)

  129. Beverley you deserve it, I’m so happy for you. I love your blog, your fantastic giveaways, and you books are pretty darned awesome too.

  131. If no congrats, how about jumping up and down while squealing? You deserved that and more!

  139. Congrads!! I just found your books and I’m reading the first one. Sinful Surrender is really hard to put down.

  140. That is terrific news!!! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to win a kindle!!!

  142. “I dreamt (secretly of course) about hitting that #1 spot on Amazon for historical romance, but I honestly didn’t think I would ever make it there. Yesterday I did with A TASTE OF DESIRE and with SINFUL SURRENDER currently in the #3 spot.”

    Well, duh! Whad’ya expect with those awesome covers and terrific stories? 😉

  144. Congrats Beverley! I love, love, loved ‘Sinful Surrender’ and ‘A Taste of Desire’ is on my (towering) TBR pile! 🙂 Keep up the fantastic work and I can’t wait to read more of your amazing tales of the heart!

  145. Well, hmmm. I clicked to congratulate you and then saw you don’t want us to. Well too bad, congratulations anyway!

    So, what else to comment about? I’m reading Treachery in Death, it’s pretty good! My husband is reading Anna and the French Kiss and my son is reading “Calvin and Hobbes.” Complete with soundtrack.

  148. Ok I won’t say CONGRATULATIONS even though it’s hard not to, but can I least say YAY Beverley! Thank you for the great giveaway and for having this great website.

  149. Woo Hoo!! Good for you. You certainly deserve it. I love your stories. Not surprised at all. Thanks for sharing this wonderful milestone with us by doing this great giveaway.

  150. I know you said no congrats, but…. CONGRATULATIONS on hitting #1 for historical romance on Amazon! That’s amazing and so exciting! I’m definitely going to look for them tomorrow. 🙂 I wish you much continued success in the future too.

  151. Yay for you Bev! I’ve been reading historical romance for years and I love finding new authors to add to my list who write great stories.

  152. What an incredible screenshot to warm the inner embers for a long long time.
    Your happiness is palpable and your generosity is faboo.

  153. Seriously, no congratulations means I leave best wishes! I hope this has given you plenty of writing encouragement because many of us are eagerly awaiting the next book(s)!

  155. Saw you on RWA online. I am new to the publishing game but I am glad to see other writers like me get their work out there. Good job and congrats.

    To add something fun I will break into a spontaneous song…

    Can’t you feel the sunshine… can’t you just feel the moonshine? – James Taylor

  158. Awesome giveaway – Can’t go wrong with a Kindle. I still read books the old fashion way. I have been reading historial romances books for over 30 years. Love them and love to find new authors. I usually have 3 books going at once.

    Thank you for writing and producing more books…

  159. I’m so happy for you Bev! What a happy post! 🙂 How cool that both books were on the list!
    And thanks for having such a generous giveaway!

  161. I won’t congratulate you, I’ll just say keep up the good work and best wishes for keeping your books at the top of the list for a long time to come.

  162. Hmm, no congrats huh? Alright well I’ll just say I’m a huge fan of historical romances and really enjoy your writing, so the amazon ranking is well deserved.

  163. I am happy for you. It must be nice to have all your hard work recognized. Keep giving us those enjoyable stories.
    Thank you for the generous giveaway.

  167. I know you said no congratulations, but I’ve just go to. That’s great news and to break the top ten with two books at the same time. You’re obviously doing something right. 🙂

  170. I’m popping in late, but this couldn’t have happened to a better person. You do so much for the genre, and it’s great to see readers showing their appreciation for you!

  175. Can I say I am not surprised in the least at your success ?? Your writing started out beautiful and has only gotten better with each book. I admire your dedication, your confidence and your generosity in sharing your love of and knowledge of historical romance and the romance genre with the visitors to this blog!

    Hope to see you in New York!

  176. I’ve been browsing the internet for new books to read and I was always hesitant to try out new authors (new to me means I haven’t read any of the published works yet). And then I saw “A Taste of Desire” on Amazon. I got it and read it and am happy to say that I was not disappointed! I loved it. Can’t wait for your other books. Only wish I can find your books here in the Philippines.

  178. Congrats! I’ve been reading your books for quite awhile now. You rank among my top authors (you know – the ones you rush out to buy when a new book hits the shelves), and I am very happy for you!

  180. I loved your first two books and can’t wait to read the next two! Yeah for your success and thanks so much for such a generous giveaway!

  183. Absolutely loved Sinful Surrender and can’t wait for your next work. Amazon is not showing All Fair In Love & Seduction. I do hope they carry it. I’ve added you to my list of fav authors

  184. You said not to congratulate you…so I’ll just say I would love to be entered for this awesome giveaway! I still have not broken down and bought a kindle:)

  186. How exciting!
    Just the title alone makes this a “must have” on my “books to read & own” list.
    There is nothing that I enjoy more than to read a truly romantic and compelling story.
    For my birthday, I hope to receive both A Taste of Desire and Sinful Surrender.
    Once I have enjoyed them, they will be an “heirloom gift” for my granddaughter.
    Thank you for keeping romance alive!

  187. What wonderful news! You must be elated.
    Thanks for sharing your joy with us.

  193. Id love to win a kindle and your’s are the first books I’d put on it. A TASTE OF DESIRE and SINFUL SURRENDER, will be the first books i read on it and your next 2 not far behind Thank You so much for an opportunity to win. I’ll also make sure my niece gets to read these books too as she loves them as much as i do.

  198. Bev, how wonderfully EXCITING! I’m giving you a big round of applause and CONGRATS!!

  201. Thanks for the giveaway Bev! I always get so excited about possibly winning stuff!

    You deserve the #1 spot for sure!

  206. I am a bookworm and have always wanted a Kindle! The perfect opportunity!

  208. I’ve always wanted a kindle, it would make my year to win one. 🙂 Congrats on your Amazon top spot.

  213. Congratulations on making #1 and #3. Too bad they both weren’t #2’s.

    Thank you for the wonderful celebratory contest.

  214. Sorry. Typing on my phone. I meant to say both #1’s but after I sent saw I typed the wrong number.

    Congrats again on the great numbers.

  224. I LOVE GIVEAWAYS!!!!

    A Taste of Desire was a very entertaining to read too! 😀 Time to read Sinful Surrender… although I should have read that first…

  226. Oh, I’ve wanted a kindle for quite some time! Tres generous of you! Good luck to all!

    nancyrobster at gmail dot com
    in canada

  227. Thanks so much, I would love a chance to see what it’s like to read a book on a Kindle.

    ewalsh40(at)gmail(dot)com

  232. would love to win a kindle. cannot wait to get my hands of Grace Under Fire. all i got to say is WOW

  234. I am always reading and always wanted one, but couldn’t aford to buy one, so maybe I can win this on, GOD BLESS YA’LL

  243. I love reading, it’s been one of my passions ever since I was a small child. A modern device such as Kindle would make my reading experiences even more interesting. Thank you for this giveaway.

  247. I always read to my son, thankfully he has become a voracious reader himself, this is for my wonderful son. Thank you for the chance. God Bless.

  248. Congratulations (even if you don’t want to hear it again!), that is wonderful!
    And thanks for the chance at winning a Kindle. 🙂

  250. Congrats and best wishes on the new books. Great giveaway.

    NICKIEISIS3atgmaildotcom

  254. I LIKE THESE….BUT I STILL LIKE A BOOK BETTER….BUT THIS IS TECHNOLOGY COMING AT ME WAY TOO FAST ..SO I AM TRYING TO GET USED TO IT

  258. I have yet to see one of these but I think I would enjoy reading more with this then a traditonal book. I just looks like it would be easier to read from.

  261. I somehow missed that sinful surrender was out. (let’s blame the new job) so now I have to go get that one since I have the other. And I need to enter this awesome contest. 🙂

  262. I am always reading and have wanted one of these, I WANT TO WIN, GOD BLESS YA’LL

  263. you couldn’t pick a better thank you, a Kindle is the new must have for any avid book reader. Easily take books anywhere? How cool is that?

  266. I have so many books they’re taking over my apartment. I need a Kindle more than anyone in America. Yes I do!

  270. With the warmer weather coming (I hope!), a Kindle would be great to have for all my summer reading I usually do. It beats carrying around several paper books at one time. Thanks.

  278. What a fantastic giveaway, I’ve been wanting one of these for awhile! Thank you so much!

  283. Thank you for the chance, Love reading. And have secretly wanted one of these for quite some time.

  287. O.K. I won’t thank you. But I am grateful for the contest. I will enjoy reading your books on my new Kindle.

  292. I would love to kind of have a Kindle fit for a King…

    mtdoonmeister at gmail dot com

  299. Nice prize for an avid reader!! Summer is coming up and I need something to do by the pool!

  301. I enjoyed both books tremendously and couldn’t put them down! Glad your books have done so well. Thanks for offering the Kindle giveaway! Can’t wait for your next book and novella.

  306. I LOVED both of these books! Congratulations on making the Best Sellers! I LOVE your writing style. I can SEE everything and FEEL what the characters feel. You know how to grab the reader’s attention and keep them enthralled. I find that when reading your material, I can’t put it down. I love the books but alas, I find that I get NOTHING else done. And sleep? What’s that? I stay up until 3 and 4am reading…until my eyes just WILL not stay open! You have a gift…I hope you will continue with the regency/historical romances and the steamier, the better 🙂

    In “A Taste of Desire” – I especially LOVED the part where after she makes the comment about Armstrong’s prowess…the ballroom crowd parts and he comes strolling through towards her. It just made me breathless…I could SO see that and her blushing panic stricken look.

    What a delight! Keep ’em coming!

  307. This is so very nice of you, and I just picked up a copy of Sinful Surrender. Thanks for celebrating with us, I would love to win a Kindle for my new daughter in law.

  312. Congratulations! Such awesome books. It’s wonderful to see the cream rise!!!

  314. I’m going to violate your no congratulations rule and say congratulations anyway, because I missed the earlier good news. Congratulations, Beverley. Well done.

  315. LOVE your books! My countdown app is counting down the days until the novella and next book!

  317. *shouts* WOW! Are you Snoopy dancing or still an a cloud? Is someone going to pry you off the ceiling soon so you can go to RT11? Girl, if I was you, I’d go rocking a sparkly tiara & feather boa. And get yourself one of those peacock feather faux quill pens for all the autographs you’ll be signing!

  318. Amazing, it shows how good your writing is! I can’t think of anything else but to congratulate you.

  322. I hear Kindles are quite useful in the sun, unlike the iPad. I would love to get one to read outside on beautiful days.

  323. You are such an amazing writer! Congratulations on getting # 1!!
    But to be on topic, I’d love to win a kindle!

  324. Congratulations! I love a happy ending but, wishing you new beginnings and success with every new project.

  327. So, no congratulations; however, a little pat on the back and a woohoohoo to everybody behind the scenes that made things like the actual printing of the book and boxing the books up for shipping….we will congratulate them as well! It might sound silly. I know. But if it were me, knowing how much I love books, each new title that came through I would have to touch just for a minute. Rub my fingers across the cover. Smell the pages. I love books. Now for Ebooks…..you get to scroll through those little buttons…..thousands, millions of titles at your fingertips – can you tell I don’t have one? I play with my 13-year-old niece’s…..lol

    blazesandbubbles AT gmail DOT com

  329. I too would like to see if Kindle is easy to read in the sunshine. Wouldn’t it be so grand to take a sunny vacation and sit in the sun and enjoy summer reads this way without having to wag through a bunch of books.

  330. Loved the your first 2 books and can’t wait for the next 2. Please keep giving us great stories and romances.

  331. Beverley,

    I have read both Sinful Surrender and A Taste of Desire for a number of reasons. One, because I’m an avid historical romance book reader and enjoy finding new-to-me authors.

    Two, having stumbled upon the world of romance blogs this year, began visiting the ka-jillion blogs out there to find ones that appeal to my reading tastes. Many of those blogs recommended your two books. Found an interesting feature on quite a few blogs that appealed to my frugality. The book giveaway! And, oh my word . . . other giveaways, like Kindle giveaways!

    But, finally, and most importantly, you are one clever marketer. I read your two books to have a better chance when entering your giveaways. In your giveaways, you asked two questions, one applicable to each book. I entered the Kindle giveaway, having read only Sinful Surrender. Then in March you had another wonderful giveaway, with another two questions. I found A Taste of Desire at my bookstore, read it, went to www . Beverley Kendall . com and low and behold, I could not even remember reading the part of the book that answered the question you posed. Since I’m a “paper” book reader (who can’t afford a Kindle {I save my pennies to buy books}), there is no way I could do a word search for “heroine’s mom.”

    Now here you are offering another Kindle. So here I am hoping that my chances for winning a Kindle were better than those for winning the Texas lottery. (By the way, I posted a review of Sinful Surrender on my newbie book blog and will do the same for A Taste of Desire. {Stumbling through that learning process as well.})

    Naturally, now that I’ve read about “James and Maggie” and “Thomas and Amelia,” I want to read about “Derrick and Elizabeth” and “Alex and Charlotte.” All that to get to this: I truly admire you. Your perseverance. Your positiveness. Your skills. Your ability to multi-task. You have accomplished so much . . . . you’re a published writer, you’ve created a beautiful blog and website, all while leading a multi-faceted personal life. Thank you for sharing your gifts with me.

  333. I would love to have a Kindle. I ride in the car quite a bit and this would be great for that instead of hauling books along.

  337. I will hopefully win this for my wife, no congratulations giving but thought in my head.

  351. Great blog! I would love to won a Kindle. Thanks for the chance. calvad at aol dot com

  366. Best book I’ve read lately: The Four Hour Work Week 😀

    Not shamelessly plugging it, I’m actually serious 🙂

    Please feel free to contact me at:

    allrightyes at gmail dot com

  369. Hey Beverley!

    Congrats on the acchievement!!! I’m very happy to hear it.
    To be honest, I’ve never read your books, but I do have them on my Amazon Wish list. I love your covers and will get to Borders in the next couple of days to buy my firs one. I did hear good things about it and I’m looking forward to reading it.

    Thanks for the opportunity of winning Kindle :-))
    I’ve had it on my Wish List for awhile now, but life happens, so as of right now, it’s still on my “wish radar”.

    My Best always.

    Melanie Friedman

  377. Would love to trade in my paperbacks for a kindle. Less clutter in the house lol

  379. Very happy for you. Many people attempt this achievement and don’t make it. Thanks for the giveaway.

  383. Hi,
    I’m so happy for you..
    Please keep writing so we can keep reading..
    Awesome giveaway..
    I thank you for this chance..
    Good luck to all..
    🙂

  386. This would be so awesome! My mother-in-law has one and I love it! I need one for myself

  395. You said not to congratulate you, but Ms. Kendall you deserve it! And how gracious of you to offer the Kindle opportunity to your readers!

  401. I can’t wait to get a Kindle. Thanks so much for offering this fantastic prize.

    ky2here at msn dot com

  402. I’ve been saving up for a Kindle for my final year of college! This would be marvelous. Miss_slytherin[at]live[dot]com

  406. The college students in the family have decided to get their texts electronically next semester, and since they already have laptops, have decided to go for Kindles rather than iPads. If I won this, it would definitely cut the cost!

  408. This is great… I would love to win a free Kindle! I’ve been wanting one for a while now.

  409. Wow, a Kindle would be great! I’m a big reader, but tire of searching for and then lugging around books at the library..not to mention the late fees hehe:) I buy when I can, but electronic is the way to go!

  410. Oh, what an excellent opportunity this is! I have been an avid reader–ever since I learned to read. It’s true. Needless to say, I could really use a Kindle!

  412. I read the reviews–now I must go buy your books. Thanks for the giveaway I would really like a kindle.

  413. yes I’d love to win a Kindle. I’m not sure I can fully commit to this ebook phnom but if I didnt have to buy the reader I would definitely sign up.

  415. Sometimes I think I’m the last person without a Kindle. Thanks for the great giveaway!
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

  417. My wife wants one of these for her birthday in less than two months… winning could really save this grad student big time!

  418. My husband has been bugging me to get one of these…with this, I wouldn’t have to have the bedside lamp on bothering him when I read in bed (a must for me).

    wolverina401 at gmail dot com

  419. I’ve been on a quest to win one of these ereader gizmos for my mother, who does a little too much on the PC monitor, and with a bit of chance and luck on my side, hopefully….

  420. I’d love to enter this Kindle contest… awesome! Thank you so much for the chance to win one of these.

  421. I love reading and have read since I was 4.
    Now I am 75 and my hands hurt a great deal of the time so I would love to win a Kindle and be able to read on it.
    Reading is a way to travel anywhere and do anything magically.

  431. I read books all the time. Been wanting to get a Kindle too, and what better way to get one than to win a contest! I’m very excited.

  434. You are so kind 🙂 I would LOVE to win a Kindle. I hope you have a wonderful Easter season.

    bakergurl02 (AT) yahoo (dot) com

  439. thank you for the chance to win. I know this will be a life changing ex-
    perience if I win.

  443. What a great prize, thank you for the opportunity to enter!
    hannahgoodneighbour at hotmail dot com

  444. Woohoo how awesome is that! I would love to own a kindle, all the books I could read without having to lug them everywhere would be awesome.

  455. This would be so wonderful to own.
    Thank you so much for such a generous giveaway.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  468. I would really love to have a kindle. I devour books, but I’m running out of shelf space.

  469. Oh I would love to win this for my daughter. She’s been wanting one and I would love to be able to give it to her. Thanks for the chance to win! wgbc1446[at]yahoo[dot]com

  478. My roommate has a Kindle and I want one too. Thanks!

    ddenny20110 at gmail dot com

  484. EVERYOBODY SAYS THEY’LL GIVE IT TO THEIR MOTHER,BROTHER,SISTER,OR SON, I”LL
    BE HONEST I WANT IT FOR MYSELF.

  485. Thanks for the generous giveaway – it’s awesome that you’re sharing your success and happiness with your fans and readers!

  487. I love my eReader and would dearly love to win a Kindle for my husband (so I don’t have to share).

    ezmerelda at mail dot com

  492. I have been a long time denier of e-readers but all my reading friends say it is the way to go and I would love to find out for myself! Thanks!

  494. A. Tax day isn’t until 4-18-2011 this year.

    B. OMG do I want a Kindle (for no real reason at all other than to have one!!)

    C. Congrats! ;p

    D. Oh crap, you’re about to fail.

    E. There it is. You failed.

  495. These Kindles really are amazing. Would love to be able to read while waiting for my kids during swimming lessons! What a great idea. Thank you!

  496. As a fellow writer, I am head over heels happy for you… Meeting high hopes and expectations is one thing: exceeding them is certainly cause for celebration! (…And you have so generously chosen to share yours…)

    As a fellow reader, lately it’s getting harder and harder – and I’m relying on a big strong magnifying glass with a built-in light to supplement my stronger and stronger reading glasses… and I need a KINDLE!

    Thank you for the opportunity to win one and wishing you continued success and always growing goals to strive for, meet and exceed!

  498. A kindle – that would be so fantastic!
    Thank you.
    barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com

  501. It’s so nice when hard work pays off and is appreciated. Good for you. Thanks for sharing your good fortune with one of your followers.

  510. Wow, amazing accomplishment!
    Thanks so much for this lovely giveaway.

    spcale at ayhoo dot com.

  512. Isn’t it amazing when people are so kind and wonderful? I wish our world had more of that, thanks for passing it on!

  519. What wonderful news. And I will help it out more by getting them both! I love finding new authors to read!!!! So glad I found your blog.

  524. Congratulations! I’m celebrating that I had to pay less in taxes than I was expecting.

  526. Your books are great and when is the next #1 coming out. I can’t wait to read it too.

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