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  1. A Passion for Him

    in The Georgian Series

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    Hey Sylvia I just wanted to let you know that I loved A Passion For Him!! I couldn't put it down! I read it in about 4 hours. I had been anticipating this book ever since I read Passion For The Game. I went straight to Barnes & Noble from work to get it and it wasn't even out on the shelves yet. I got it fresh from the back room. I love the chemistry between Amelia and Colin. I laughed and cried. I didn't want it to end. I can't wait to read Simon's story. March feels like a long time coming.

    Yay! :D I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed APFH! (and thank you for tracking it down from the back room. I went to my local BN last night and none of the November books were out yet. ;) )

    I just finished copy edits on Simon's story, so it's working its way to you, I promise! I hope you like that one, too. I admit, I've got a crush on Simon. :D

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

  3. I'm new here!!!

    in General Discussions and Introductions

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    Hi everybody,

    My name is Stefanie, I live in Belgium and I'm 18 (almost 19) years old.

    My hobby's are reading (a lot), playing djembe and bellydance!!! :D

    I have 1 brother and 1 sister, 2 dogs and 2 cats.

    Hmmm, I don't know what to say more. But if you have any questions, just ask!

    Stefanie

    Welcome, Stefanie,

    It's wonderful to have you here! ;)

    I have a dog, too. A toy poodle/shi tzu mix. He's adorable, tiny, and sweet. I also have a sister. She, too, is adorable, tiny, and sweet. *g*

    How awesome that you bellydance! I don't know what a djembe is, though. Can you tell me?

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

  5. Safari Happy Hour

    in General Discussions and Introductions

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    SAFARI HAPPY HOUR

    Friday, 5 - 7:30pm: Enjoy refreshments from the waterin' hole and nibble on some munchies while chatting with these popular authors who know how to make reading an adventure! There will be plenty of chances for you to win some prizes as well as free books for everyone.

    Hosted by: Vivi Anna, Sylvia Day, Delilah Devlin, Myla Jackson, & Sasha White

    Who's going? :D

  6. A Passion for Him

    in The Georgian Series

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    I have a question about A Passion for Him. I preordered it through Amazon several months ago. I just received notice from Amazon that the shipment date has been moved back. Last spring I preordered Passion for the Game from Barnes & Noble and it shipped early. So my question is ... Does anyone know if the delay is due to Amazon or is it with all the book sellers? I can't wait for this book, and I am disappointed with the delay.

    Hi Alice-Jane,

    Barnes & Noble started shipping A PASSION FOR HIM three weeks ago. (Both BN.com and Books-A-Million start shipping books early as a rule.) Amazon has an odd way of managing their pre-orders that causes frequent delays.

    So, yes the delay is due to Amazon alone. :D

    I've heard in the past that canceling a pre-order and then immediately re-ordering will cause the book to be shipped faster, but I don't know if that works. I've never tried it. It's available in stores in now, though, if that's any help.

    Thank you for ordering it! ((hugs))

    Sylvia

  8. Welcome to the Message Board!

    in General Discussions and Introductions

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    Welcome to those of you who are new! It's great to have you here. And thank you for letting me know you enjoy the books! That means the world to me. ((hugs))

    There's a Halloween prize fest going on at Writerspace tonight. Lots of chances to win! For more information go here: http://www.writerspace.com/halloween I won't be attending the chat, but I did donate a prize.

    I'd love one/some of you to win something! :D So many great books in the prize pool.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

  9. A Passion for Him

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    Andrea, I'm already halfway through (I'll have it done by this weekend) but let me tell you, I actually have tears in my eyes during some parts. Its so touching and the passion between Amelia and Colin/Montoya is so hot! The only problem is I keep getting interrupted during the "steamy parts"! :D

    I can't tell you how happy your post makes me! ((hugs)) It's always a little rough around release time, wondering if readers will love the characters as much as you do. I'm so glad you're enjoying Colin and Amelia.

    Sylvia

  15. Can you please tell me....

    in Q & A

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    Dearest Sylvia,

    Thank you so much for the link. However, they only sell to US residents only. Too bad for me. Thank you again for your assistance. Too bad about Catching Caroline.....hope I can get a chance to read it some day. Also, will Dream Guardians's book 2, will it be published in Hardcover as book 1 or not? It would be too bad for collectors like me to have one in hardcover and the other not. Sorry for always bothering you with this kinds of questions.

    Love your books lots!

    Toni

    Hi Toni,

    I'm hoping HOTN gets picked up by the bookclub (which will print it in hardcover), but I haven't heard anything yet. *fingers crossed*

    I'll let you know as soon as I hear something. :lol:

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

  16. American Title IV

    in General Discussions and Introductions

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    The 4th American Title competition is underway. Comment on interviews with the finalists and be entered to win dozens of great prizes!

    http://www.SylviaDay.com/blog

    AT IV finalist Mai Christy Thao will be interviewing the other 9 AT finalists and I’ll be posting her interviews on my blog every Tuesday and Thursday for the next five weeks (starting Oct. 16!). I’ve also gathered together some prizes from author friends and one winner will be selected from among those who comment on each interview. That’s TEN chances to win. UPDATE! — MORE than ten, thanks to the generosity of the authors listed below!

    So be sure to stop by, meet all the finalists, and hear about their stories. We start this Tuesday with Mai herself. You don’t want to miss it!

    PRIZES:

    * From Jami Alden (Aphrodisia, Brava) -- autographed copies of DELICIOUS, TASTE OF HONEY, and PRIVATE PARTY.

    * From Jennifer Apodaca (Brava, Zebra) -- a signed copies of THE SEX ON THE BEACH BOOK CLUB and EXTREMELY HOT.

    * From Shayla Black (Pocket, Berkley, Samhain, Ellora's Cave) -- an autographed copy of WICKED TIES, an excerpt booklet of her latest release DECADENT, and bookmarks.

    * From Gemma Bruce (Brava, Zebra) -- signed copies of WHO WANTS TO BE A SEX GODDESS and A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS anthology.

    * From Dianne Castell (Brava, Zebra, Harlequin) -- a tote bag, pen and notepad.

    * From Sylvia Day (Avon, Brava, Tor-Forge, Ellora's Cave, Zebra) -- autographed copies of The Georgian Series (ASK FOR IT, PASSION FOR THE GAME, A PASSION FOR HIM) and a tote bag to carry them in.

    * From HelenKay Dimon (Brava) -- a copy of YOUR MOUTH DRIVES ME CRAZY and a few goodies from Hawaii (where the book is based).

    * From Cynthia Eden (Avon, Brava, Red Sage) -- an autographed ARC of her December Avon Red, A RED HOT NEW YEAR, and a signed copy of SECRETS, Volume 18: Dark Passions.

    * From Cathryn Fox (Avon, NAL/Signet, Ellora's Cave) -- an autographed copy of PLEASURE CONTROL, bookmarks, buttons, postcards and a HOT LINE business card. THE card that they pass around in the book!

    * From Karen Kelley (Brava, Zebra) -- an autographed copy of I'M YOUR SANTA and one of THE MORGUE THE MERRIER and bookmarks.

    * From Alison Kent (Brava, Harlequin) -- from the files of SG-5, autographed copies of DEEP BREATH, BEYOND A SHADOW, and THE PERFECT STRANGER.

    * From Shelly Laurenston (Brava, Samhain, Zebra) -- signed copies of THE MANE EVENT and SUN, SAND, SEX, plus a Shelly Laurenston carry-all.

    * From Rosemary Laurey (Brava, Zebra, Samhain, Ellora's Cave) -- a THE MORGUE THE MERRIER T-shirt.

    * From Charlotte Mede (Brava) -- an autographed copy of her January '08 release, EXPLOSIVE. (shipped to the winner in December.)

    * From Jill Shalvis (Brava, Berkley, Harlequin, NAL) -- two signed copies of SMART AND SEXY.

    * From E.C. Sheedy (Brava, Zebra) -- a signed copy of WITHOUT A WORD, a small black canvas pencil case, a pen and highlighter.

    * From Diane Whiteside (Brava, Berkley) -- a complete set of Devils: THE IRISH DEVIL, THE RIVER DEVIL, THE SOUTHERN DEVIL, and THE NORTHERN DEVIL.

    http://www.sylviaday.com/blog/2007/10/14/1274/

    See you there!

    Sylvia

  17. Can you please tell me....

    in Q & A

    Posted

    Dear Sylvia,

    I'm having a heck of a time ordering your book through my bookstore. Can you please let me know how many of your books are printed in hard cover and how many is paperback? I've been trying to order all your books in hardcover and it seems they have no idea what the heck I'm talking about....This is **sigh** getting to be a boring subject between me and the store. I don't want to loose my temper but they're really pushing it. So, finally, I was able to find one of your books on ebay. It was Pleasures of the Night. I can hardly wait for it. By the way, do you have a special store where they sell autograph copy? Just asking....in case you do, I can go through them for your books. Also, when will Catching Caroline be printed? I like my books in printed version. Thank you.

    Have a nice day!

    Toni

    Hi Toni,

    I have two books in hardcover, but they're book club editions so I don't think your bookstore can order them. They're available here and sometimes they appear on Amazon and eBay. I'm sorry I don't know more than that.

    We used to have a Cybersignings program through one of my writing chapters, but I'm not sure if they're still doing that or not. I'll check with them and get back with you. :lol:

    Catching Caroline is a really, really short story. Around 30 pages, I think (if I remember correctly). It may eventually be printed as part of a larger collection, but at this time, there aren't any plans to do that. I'm sorry I don't have better news.

    Thank you for ordering Pleasures of the Night! I hope you enjoy it. ((hugs))

    Sylvia

  18. New here!

    in General Discussions and Introductions

    Posted

    Hello,

    I'm new here. I live in Bangkok, Thailand. I have just discovered your book and again I have fallen in love. I am crazy about historical romance. I did send you an email. Looking forward to reading more and more of your books soon. I love romance, almost any kind and type. I have a lot of favorite authors. You're now on the top 5!

    A fan from afar!

    Toni

    Hi, Toni, and welcome!

    I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed a story of mine. Thank you so much!

    You made my day. :lol:

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

  19. Where Do You Get Your Inspiration?

    in Q & A

    Posted

    Hello Sylvia! I am a huge fan of your books, and I can't wait to read more!

    Hi, and thank you!

    So, a question has been on my mind while I read your books, that you probably get all the time, but I don't know if you do, so, Where Do You Get Your Inspiration? Your books are clever and very original, and I have seen some authors with unoriginal ideas.

    Everywhere. I've always been told that I have an active imagination. :lol: But usually the deciding factor for me in starting a book are these questions: "Have you read a book like this before?" and/or "Have you seen this character before?" If the answer is no, I know that's a story I want to tell. There's no point (for me) in trying to rewrite a story or character that has already been portrayed very well elsewhere. What would make a reader buy my story over a veteran author's story if they were similar? So I write what I hope are slightly unusual tales that readers can still relate to. I give a lot of credit to my editors, who let me take the risks I do.

    Thank you for writing great books!

    Thank you for reading them! I'm grateful. :wub:

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

  23. A PASSION FOR HIM

    in The Georgian Series

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    Amelia rounded the wingback and found Colin sprawled within its cradle, his long legs stretched out to rest his booted feet atop a footstool, his torso sans coat and waistcoat, his throat bared by a missing cravat. He looked at her with heavy-lidded, emotionless eyes and lifted the goblet to sculpted lips. There was a scratch near his brow and trail of dried blood below it.

    “What’s wrong?” she asked softly. “How were you hurt?”

    “Stay away,” he said in low, rough tone. “I am in a dark place, Amelia, and I have consumed more liquor than is wise. I cannot say what I will do if you come too close.”

    Draped on the carved wooden arm of a nearby chair were his waistcoat, coat, and weapons--a small sword and dagger.

    “Where did you go?”

    “I have yet to leave.” He turned his head to look into the fire.

    She heard the sadness and despair beneath the words, and her heart hurt for him. For her. “I am glad you did not go out.”

    “Are you?” Colin’s head turned. In the light of the flickering fire, his beautiful face was hard, his dark eyes cold. “I am not.”

    “What could you have done in this condition?”

    “There is no reason for me to evade Cartland. I should turn myself over to him and spare everyone the jeopardy my presence creates.”

    “Your life is the reason!” she protested. “If you concede, you will die.”

    A wry smile tugged at the corner of his lips. “Without any hope of having you, perhaps such a fate would be merciful.”

    “Colin! How can you say such a thing?” She covered her mouth and fought the tears that welled.

    He cursed softly. “Go away. I am not fit company, as I warned you.”

    “I am afraid to leave you.” She feared that he would do as he threatened and surrender.

    “No, you are not. You already left me, remember?”

    Amelia almost said more, but his dangerous mood stilled her tongue. She had seen St. John in similar moods at times and had always wondered at Maria’s fortitude in seeking him out when so afflicted.

    He needs me, Maria would say in explanation.

    It was obvious that Colin needed comfort, too. And Amelia had distanced herself from him, which left him only the bottle to turn to for solace.

    She approached him with shoulders squared, lifting the hem of her robe to her lips where she wet it. Reaching him, Amelia raised his chin with one hand and used the other to smooth away the blood. He was still, his eyes watchful, the tension that gripped him reaching out and surrounding her as well, making every nerve ending tingle and every breath a pant.

    With an edgy snarl, Colin turned his head and pressed his lips to the sensitive skin of her wrist. She froze, unable to move as his tongue stroked over her now madly fluttering vein.

    His glass hit the rug with a soft thud and a splash, and then he was on her, wrapping his big body around her and pulling her to the floor.

    “I want you.” His hot open mouth moved ravenously over the tender flesh of her throat. “So badly it’s eating me alive.”

    “Colin...” The feel of him, over six feet of potently aroused male, ignited her simmering passion to a raging fire. “We shouldn’t...”

    “Nothing can stop it,” he said, his hand pushing open the halves of her robe and cupping her breast. “You belong to me.”

    Her gaze turned to the door she had left open when she entered. “The door--”

    His lips surrounded her nipple through her night rail. Amelia gasped and clutched his hair.

    “Remember that night,” he whispered against her breast. “Remember how I felt inside you. Remember how deep...how I filled you...”

    She quivered in longing, her blood hot, her ###### heavy and aching. His callused fingertips rolled and tugged at her nipple, sending waves of pleasure along the length of her body.

    “Colin--”

    He came over her and took her mouth, inundating her senses with the taste of brandy and the exotic spice that was uniquely his. She moaned in delight, sucking at his thrusting tongue in a desperate effort to drink in more of him.

    Distantly, she felt his hands on her thighs. The chill of the evening air over feverish skin betrayed the lifting of her gown. As everything tightened and coiled in anticipation of his touch, Amelia whimpered into his mouth. His knee intruded between hers, urging her legs apart.

    Shameless, she complied, spreading her thighs to give him access to the throbbing flesh at the apex.

    Colin lifted his head and watched her as he cupped her sex in his hand. “You melt for me,” he breathed, his chest lifting and falling rapidly. He pushed two fingers inside her and she arched in helpless pleasure. “You were made for me.”

    The feel of him there, where she ached, was too much. Wrapping her arms around his shoulders, she breathed, “Come in me. Fill me.”

    His gaze darkened, the irises swallowed by dilated pupils. “There is so much I can do to your body, Amelia. So many ways to impart pleasure. Shall I show you what you will miss when we part?”

    “You left me first.”

    “I came back.” His seductive tone was in sharp contrast to the pain she saw on his features. “Will you come back? If I love you well enough...if I addict your body to mine...will you come back to me?”

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