What are you reading?

I love reading, but between work and family life, finding time to snuggle down with a good book can be difficult! Thankfully I'm still breastfeeding Baby Lane, so while he cuddles in for a nice long feed, I grab a book and enjoy reading.

This week and last I've read two fantastic books. First up was Nalini Singh's Kiss of Snow - all I can say is "wow"!! Nalini is seriously talented and I've been waiting to read Hawke's story a long time now.

I've also been reading (and almost finished) the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Also a great book - very different from what I usually read.

Hope you've all found time to read this month, and I'll be back in July to recommend some more fantastic books!

Soraya xxoo

Book Giveaway!

I'm over at the Pink Heart Society today blogging about the gorgeous men who inspired my first two books, and I'm also hanging out at Novel Thoughts.

I'm giving away a copy of Soldier on Her Doorstep at PHS and Novel Thoughts, so come by and leave a comment to win!

Back in the Soldier's Arms

My fourth book has been accepted! Back in the Soldier's Arms will be released in the UK in February, and in the USA in March.

I've also been offered a new 3-book contract! This is in addition to the continuity I've been asked to be part of, so I have 4 books to write in the next year. Busy but exciting.

Soraya xxoo

Today

I'm over at fellow Harlequin Romance author Donna Alward's blog today, talking about my journey to publication and my debut book.

I'm giving away a signed copy of my UK version of Soldier on Her Doorstep, which is a 2-in-1 with Donna. Visit www.donnaalward.blogspot.com

Soraya xxxooo

Another beautiful cover & more news!

This week keeps getting better! I've just seen my latest US cover, and it's absolutely gorgeous.

Also, for NZ & Australian readers, you'll be able to get a copy of my first book in July and my second in August!

And last of all, I'm super excited to share that I've been invited to be part of a brand new continuity with seven other Harlequin Romance authors. I don't have all the details yet, but my story will be released in early 2013.

Soraya

Romantic Times Top Pick!!

The reviews keep on coming for Soldier on Her Doorstep! I just received news that the book was a Romantic Times Top Pick, and it received a fantastic 4.5-Star rating.

Soldier on Her Doorstep is available in the UK as a Mills & Boon Cherish now, and is released in the USA in July - or available via the eharlequin website from June.

Soraya xxxooo

Reviews!

My debut Harlequin Romance was listed on NetGalley for professional reviewers to access, and I have some great reviews to share!

Over at Good Choice Reading, Wendy said:

"I really liked this book. I did tear up a bit and I laughed at others. I don't ever want to imagine having a husband who died at war. Would I be as graceful as Lisa was? I don't know and never want to know. This was a beautiful story because it was realistic and no one jumped into things without thinking. And I like that in books. Also seeing a man love another man's child is something that aches in the heart and makes you fall more in love with that man. Simply beautiful! A 5 out of 5 stars and a definite Good Choice for reading!"

You can read the whole review at: http://www.goodchoicereading.com/2011/05/review-soldier-on-her-doorstep-by.html

Also, there are a handful of reviews on Good Reads too! This is one of the 4-Star reviews:

"Soldier on Her Doorstep is at heart a very simple story. Yet I was left feeling a little moved. It was very subdued. No overwrought antics, no histrionics, no immediate lust-at-first-sight. But rather, a slowly-evolving and realistic jouney of two people falling in love . . . For a sweet, gentle, emotional love story you can't go past this."

For the full list of reviews, head to: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11194042-soldier-on-her-doorstep