Author Bio: Bestselling, award-winning author Heidi Betts began her love affair with the romance genre in junior high school, where she used to sneak romance novels into study hall when she should have been doing her homework. It didn’t take long to decide she wanted to write a few romances of her own, so she set out to do just that.
Her first book was released by Dorchester Publishing in 2000, with five more to follow. From there, Heidi moved into the contemporary arena by writing numerous category titles for Silhouette Desire, and recently she signed with St. Martin’s Press to begin writing funny, sexy single titles.
With each new book, Heidi asks herself how she can bring to life endearing heroes and heroines whom readers will believe are meant for each other. A with each new novel to hit the stands, readers and reviewers alike declare she knows how to create a story that sizzles, charms, and delights from the first page to the last. Her first title for Silhouette Desire landed at #1 on the Waldenbooks/Borders Series Romance Bestseller List, where her books have continued to make an appearance ever since.
Heidi loves to read, write, watch movies (and just a little too much television), and surround herself with furry, four-legged friends in her home in the beautiful hills of Central Pennsylvania.
THIS IS KNOT YOUR AVERAGE LOVE STORY
Jenna Langan knows what she wants, and as she tells her best friends after their weekly knitting group, she doesn’t need a man to give it to her…only a few of his best swimmers. And just because her marriage to undercover vice cop Gage Marshall ended badly doesn’t mean he can’t still give her the baby she’s always wanted. In fact, she’s willing to bet a couple of her favorite hand-knit boas that she can tie him up in knots he’ll definitely enjoy…
BUT TRUE LOVE IS MORE THAN JUST SKEIN DEEP
An unexpected seduction is one thing, but stud service? No, thank you. Gage had his reasons for pulling the plug on his happily ever after with Jenna, and nothing that’s happened since their divorce has changed his mind. That is, until Jenna got it into her head to tie him up and drag him down. Now he has no choice but to stick around until he knows for sure if his ex-wife is pregnant. But the more time he spends with Jenna, the more his resolve begins to unravel…
Here is part of my review: Ms. Betts writes a story in such a way that pulls the reader in and has them feel as if they are part of the script themselves. Loves Me, Loves Me Knot is a wonderfully funny and yet heartbreaking tale of what happens after the fact in a divorce between two people who should never have gone down that road in the first place. Pitting a six foot three alpha male cop against a five foot three school teacher may seem kind of unfair, but in my opinion he stood up fairly well and held his own, at least for the most part. The emotional highs and lows had the storyline coming off as very realistic and believable, and made getting to the heart of their problems all the more poignant. A remarkable novel that will have any book lover scrambling to find more stories from this incredibly talented author!
To read my full review, go here: http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/lovesmelovesmeknotchickswithsticksbook2.htmlÂ
After reading and reviewing this book I did what I call my happy book dance. Meaning I stood up, sighed, and with a very sappy smile on my face proceeded to act like a total dork! But that is how Heidi Betts makes you feel. Her witty, sarcastic, and ironic voice of writing extends quite a bit farther than just her written works. Just check out her blog to see what I mean: http://www.heidibetts.com/wipsandchains/. She is the kind of author that makes you laugh at how outlandish her characters are and makes you just feel good. Even months after you have read her book, you will spot her book cover and it will have you cracking up all over again, just thinking about all those zany stunts pulled. She is an automatic buy for me. In fact, she has another book coming out tomorrow and I am literally scrounging around underneath my couch cushions looking for loose change just so I can buy her next book. That should tell you how wonderful and talented she is as an author. You will not be disappointed!
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Dee
14 years agoYup, I get paid Friday and my tax refund is also coming soon. That means I see a nice book spree in my future. 🙂 I can’t wait to read about Grace and Zack although I suspect Jenna and Gage will always be my favorite.
Danielle
14 years agoDee,
I always compromise with my husband. He usually wants something extremely outlandish. So whatever he gets, I get the same amount in books. Works for me! LOL.
Heidi Betts
14 years agoYou are so sweet, Danielle! And so funny–thank you! I’ve got to find a way to use that “Heidi Betts makes you feel like a dork–but in a good way” thing.
I hope folks will accept your invitation to visit The Dungeon, too. Mistress Heidi is always looking for new victim…I mean, visitors. Tell them about our Sexy Saturdays & Friday Funnies & the Hunk of the Month… See, no one can resist. 😈
And I’m sorry, but don’t you just *love* this cover? It gets me every time…& I suspect it would, even if it weren’t on my own book. 😛
Heidi
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Hollie
14 years agoI am doing the book dance myself in anticipation of Knock Me for a Loop!! Heidi’s books always bring a laugh and a sigh!
Paula R.
14 years agoHi Danielle, this was a wonderful write up of “Loves Me, Loves Me Knot.” This is my favorite book of the whole series so far. I love Jenna & Gage. Heidi really got me on an emotional level, especially in the final big scene of the book. She really gave us an introspective look of Gage’s inner feelings and finally got Jenna to “man up” instead of looking at the world through rose-colored glasses as Gage would say. I loved how their love for each other developed throughout the story. I know they loved each other at one time before from the first book, but to get more of a bird’s eye view on their relationship was great. I can’t wait to read Zach & Grace’s story, so that I could also catch up with Jenna & Gage.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
Dee
14 years agoDanielle,
I have no husband yet, so no need for compromise. However, my dad teases me about my book buying and I always tell him reading many books is my vice. 😈
Heidi,
I usually feel like a dork easily, but I have to say it is very easy to find friends in the dungeon.