Welcome to my home on the web. You may have noted the mountains in the banner are the misty Blue Ridge of North Carolina. Did you know time traveling Highlanders live there? Read about them in the Highland Gardens series. Curious about the big cat? Florida panther~from the Crimson Storm paranormal novel, Sea Panther.

Friday, November 29, 2013

Hot Autumn Nights Blog Hop * Giveaway * Nov. 29 - Dec. 2

 


 Grasp the fantasy. Dare to dream!


Might be chilly outside, but it's a Hot Autumn Night in front of a toasty fire. Embrace the man of your dreams and share a moment of fantasy. The gold and blue dancing flames call the magic of the night. Share a favorite cocktail and a kiss. Maybe more.


 



For some, the fantasy might include a Highlander...



Just Beyond the Garden Gate - Book 1 Highland Gardens series
 

 Now available in print!


Trade paperback available at Amazon.
 
E-book available from Amazon, Amazon UK, KOBO
and Barnes&Noble.
 


Edited Excerpt from Just Beyond the Garden Gate:

Laurie shivered.

“You’re cold.” He rose from the bed and strode to the fire to add more peat, presenting his back to her.

His body glistened in the firelight. Magnificent. His broad muscular back slimmed to a trim waist and a great butt. A firm, nicely rounded backside. The kind she wanted to reach out and squeeze. Her palms itched to touch him again.

He swung around and caught her staring.

Laurie drew in a deep breath. A smile that was purely male gave him a devilish appearance. He flexed his shoulders. Tightened his abs. Her stomach fluttered. A tingly sensation radiated throughout her whole body.
 
She loved this man. She'd never wanted anything more than what she had now—Patrick. They belonged to one another, completely and without reserve.
 
 
 Dawn Marie Hamilton Writes Giveaway: e-book copy of Just Beyond the Garden Gate. Leave a comment on this post with the answer to the question: What is your favorite type of romance hero? Be sure to include your email addy. Feeling shy? Email Dawn Marie at Dawn at DawnMarieHamilton dot com. Only comments including an email addy will be considered. One name will be pulled out of the garden hat on December 3rd.


Visit the other hop participants listed below for more giveaways...


Hot Autumn Nights Blog Hop

GRAND PRIZE:

$80 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!


~Dawn Marie

34 comments:

  1. My favorite type of romance hero is the strong quiet type. Thanks for your giveaway!
    i_love_books at aol dot com

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    1. Yes, Jessie! The strong quiet type can be very sexy. Thanks for dropping in for the hop.

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  2. I love the bad boy with a heart of gold buried deep.

    anovelgathering2013(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Hi, Donna! Oh, yeah. Love bad boys! What heroine doesn't want to take up the challenge to find the hidden gold. :) Thanks for stopping by for the hop.

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  3. My favorite type of romance hero is the bad boy.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    aprilnu2003 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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    1. Hello, Shar! Thanks for visiting. Bad boys are often on my must read list. :)

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  4. Thanks for the giveaway!

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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    1. Hi, Laurie! Thanks for stopping by. What is your favorite type of romance hero? Mine is an alpha male in a kilt.

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  5. Dawn, you had me a Highlander! Kilted alpha males are the only way to go. angelarosebooks@yahoo.com

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    1. Hi, Angela! Thanks for stopping by. Hug a Highlander! :)

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  6. My perfect hero is tall, muscular,confident,loyal, Alpha,bad-ass, intelligent, protective, vulnerable and majorly damaged -- but ultimately redeemable!
    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com
    GFC: BookAttict

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    1. Your perfect hero sounds fascinating, Elizabeth. And yes, he needs to be redeemable. :) Thanks for visiting during the hop.

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  7. My favorite romance heroes are athletic. Its even better if they are professional spots players! ghwasd at gmail dot com

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    1. Hi, I hadn't thought of sports heroes. What sport is your favorite? Mine is hockey. Thanks for dropping in, ghwasd.

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  8. I love an Alpha hero, dominant but not bossy. Generally I prefer paranormals, so I am all about bear shifters...yum, grouchy brawny fellas who know their way around some sweets!

    My hot Autumn night involves hot cocoa, my snuggie and a good book! And my honey to cuddle with!

    grapeapril75(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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    1. Hi, K. April! I've not read any bear shifter books yet. I love paranormals so I'll add them to my hefty TBR list. :) Thanks for hopping over.

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  9. A Highland Vampire or shifter. I love snuggling up with a good book. Thanks for sharing the hop and your giveaway. Wishing everyone a wonderful and magical holiday season! evamillien at gmail dot com

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    1. Thank you, Eva! Hope your holiday is a fantasy come true. Highland vampires are hot. :)

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  10. My favorite type of romance hero is the hero who will do anything to protect the people he loves.

    jmesparza821 at gmail dot com

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    1. Hello, Juana! Most definitely an important hero characteristic. Thanks for stopping by.

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  11. any alpha

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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    1. I'm partial to alphas too. :) Thanks for the visit, bn100.

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  12. A supernatural one. Vampire or shapeshifter.
    magic5905 at embarqmail dot com

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    1. My favorites are of the paranormal variety too. :) Thanks for dropping in, magic5905.

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  13. My favorite type of romantic hero takes care of the one he loves. That's my only requirement, and if I'm reading a story from a good writer, I will definitely get that.

    Thank you for being part of the hop!

    caroaz [at] ymail [dot] com

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    1. Hi, Carolyn! Very nice sentiment. Thanks for visiting.

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  14. My favorite type of hero is strong, caring, honest (very important), and protects those he loves. He always, ALWAYS, puts his immediate family first, before everyone, letting no one interfere with their lives and their purpose for going forward productively. michelle_willms(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Very well said, Michelle. Your type of hero sounds honorable. :) Thanks for stopping by for the hop.

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  15. I like the paranormal kind.
    bituin76 at hotmail dot com

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  16. Hi! I love paranormal ones! There so commanding, strong, loyal and sexy! lol Thank you all for the fantastic hop! Its a blast! Im having a great time! Thank you! Happy holidays!
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Hi, Shadow! I like loyal and sexy. :) Thanks for stopping by during the hop.

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  17. Congrats to JanD! An gift copy of 'Just Beyond the Garden Gate' is coming your way. Watch your email. :)

    Thanks everyone for stopping by during the hop. It's been fun!

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  18. Congratulations! The grand prize winner from the Hot Autumn Nights blog hop Is Valerie K over at Linda McLaughlin's blog, Flights-A-Fancy. http://flightsafancy.blogspot.com/

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