ETA: This contest is closed. Karin won the book!
Hey all! I realized I never properly celebrated In for a Penny‘s paperback release…so, I’m giving away a signed personalized copy.
Regency penny photo credit: Detecting via Wikimedia Commons.
If you haven’t read it, this was my first book, and some people liked it!
“In for a Penny is a charming and original Regency that will make you wish a man like Nev would stroll through your front door.” —Eloisa James for the Barnes & Noble Review.
“Georgette Heyer watch out! With believable characters and a keen eye for period detail, Rose Lerner serves up a sprightly and splendid take on the classic marriage of convenience plot. Not to be missed by fans of the Regency romance.” —Lauren Willig, NYT Bestselling Author
“It basically restored my faith in Historical Romance…I loved this novel so much and can’t wait to read more from Rose Lerner—I welcome the author to the genre with open arms. More please!” —Ana, The Book Smugglers.
And maybe my very favorite review ever:
“[A] Georgette Heyer style historical romance but with sex & explicit fellatio…” —seton, Goodreads.
The back-cover copy:
Lord Nevinstoke revels in acting the young wastrel, until his father is killed in a drunken duel. Never one to do anything halfway, Nev throws off his wild ways to shoulder a mountain of responsibility—and debt—vowing to marry a rich girl and act the respectable lord of the manor. Manufacturing heiress Penelope Brown seems the perfect choice for a wife. She’s pretty, proper, and looking for a husband.
Determined to rise above her common birth, Penelope prides herself on her impeccable behavior and good sense. Grand Passion? Vulgar and melodramatic. Yes, agreeing to marry Nev was a rare moment of impulse, yet she’s sure they can build a good marriage based on companionship and mutual esteem.
But when they arrive at the manor, they’re overwhelmed with half-starved tenants, a menacing neighbor, and the family propensity for scandal. As the situation deteriorates, the newlyweds have nowhere to turn but to each other. To Penelope’s surprise, she begins to fervently hope that her first taste of Grand Passion in her husband’s arms won’t be her last.
Read the first chapter or buy the book here. The paperback links aren’t up yet there though! (They will be soon.) So here they are:
samhain · b&n · powell’s
book depository
Contest rules:
1. Comment on this post to enter.
2. The winner will be chosen at random using random.org.
3. US and Canada only.
4. Open for entries through August 15th, 2015.
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Good luck!
Economic issues AND romance? This sounds delightful.
Thank you!! Yeah, I think my background in a union family is probably pretty obvious reading this book…
Have yet to read a book of yours on paper… the three I read were all bought for the Kindle 😮 but… this can get remedied next week, I guess 😀 Love the new sunny cover and love the story! Penelope and Nev have both so, so much to learn and following their journey is quite suspenseful at times but most definitely very enjoyable…
Comment!
(Sorry, do I have to be eloquent? I hope not. I reallllly want a book,though, so I will be eloquent if it’s required. Just…later.)
Eloquence is never a requirement! As Billy Joel says, “I don’t want clever conversation, I never want to work that hard…” 😀 Welcome, and good luck.
Looking forward to reading this book
I loved this book, and I have both of the ebook versions (the original and the revised). I’m entering because I love the beautiful cover, and because the story is special enough that I’m willing to make space on my crowded bookshelves for it!
Awww, thank you so much! Good luck in the drawing. The new cover is incredible, isn’t it??
This really looks to be a great read that I will enjoy reading. Thanks for your giveaway!
Thanks! Good luck in the drawing. 🙂
I love reading these kinds of stories. I have yet to read a book by this author so would welcome the chance to do so.
I love the covers of your books…they always make me want to get the book.
😀 Good to know they’re doing their job!! Thank you!
congrats, Rose, on your books! I desperately want to read this one 🙂 thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Thanks! Good luck in the drawing. 🙂 (This is also one that’s in a lot of libraries, btw, especially in the US, because it got a good review in Booklist when it first came out. So it’s worth checking if your local library might have a paperback copy! No shiny new cover, but it’s almost exactly the same on the inside.)
Such a pretty new cover! *heart eyes* The blurb has me so excited to read it! Thank you for the giveaway! 🙂
Isn’t it beautiful? I just love the way he has his hand in her hair…::swoons::
The excerpt did it for me. I’m definitely looking forward to reading In For A Penny. Thank you for the giveaway.
Carol L
Yay, thank you!
I swapped away my original copy of “In For A Penny” and now I wish I had it back to reread! It was a delight. I loved that the hero was young and unsure of himself, and both he and the heroine were just trying to find their way, it put the two of them on a more equal plane. And there was a secondary romance too, iirc.
Aw, thanks! That was definitely my goal, to do the Cit wife without having it all be about how she felt unworthy of him. So I’m glad it worked! Good luck in the drawing. 🙂
Karin, you won the copy of In for a Penny! Look for an email from me.
Oh my, Rose! You had me at “explicit fellatio”. LOL!
My birthday is Aug. 11. PENNY would be a great gift. Hope you’re enjoying summer. I’m so ready for fall. I’m melting in FL. HUGS!! xxxx
Do you have AC? On the one hand I’d way rather be here than in Florida, on the other hand, NOPLACE is airconditioned except the movie theater! I have been to quite a few movies recently…
I just bought this book on Kindle, but would still love to win 🙂
Good luck in the drawing! 😀
Rose, I love the cover on your book. I have never read this one, it looks to be a scintillating read. I also love your spokesmodel, he’s super cute.
Thank you!! I absolutely love my new cover. I love T-Rex too, he is so snuggly and round! Definitely better in the winter tho, right now it’s a little too sweltering to hug him. 🙂
Have yet to read a book of yours on paper… the three I read were all bought for the Kindle 😮 but… this can get remedied next week, I guess 😀 Love the new sunny cover and love the story! Penelope and Nev have both so, so much to learn and following their journey is quite suspenseful at times but most definitely very enjoyable…
Thank you! Good luck in the drawing. 🙂
Marriage of convenience and a troubled inheritance? Count me in 😉
o/ You are counted in! (And don’t worry, I deleted the duplicate comment.)
After ‘Sweet Disorder’,I’m def throwing my hat into the ring!
Aw, thanks! I’m glad you liked it.
Would love to read this! 🙂
In For A Penny and A Lily Among Thorns have been in my wish list a while. They looks great!
This looks like a lovely read!