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Santa Sighting #6 Giveaway Rough Play by Christina Crooks

Giveaway #6: Rough Play by Christina Crooks

The incredible Christina Crooks will be giving away one print copy of Rough Play.

“I was impressed with her work from start to finish. I liked how she incorporated mystery, intrigue and BDSM into the storyline. I believe that Rough Play is a fantastic introductory novel into BDSM for those who have not read this genre before. I was hooked from start to finish, and I absolutely recommend Rough Play for shy and sensual audiences alike.” – Zee, Fire Pages

29 Comments

  1. Fedora
    Fedora on December 24, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Yowza.  Thanks for the intro!  I'm new to reading Christina's writing!
    f dot chen at comcast dot net

    Reply
  2. Joder
    Joder on December 24, 2011 at 11:51 am

    This is a new to me author but the book's blurb has me intrigued.  I'm really hoping to win!
     
    joderjo402 AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  3. Missy
    Missy on December 24, 2011 at 11:53 am

    Sounds like a great read. I love reading BDSM fiction. I  got hooked after reading one of Cherise Sinclairs Shadowlands books. It has become one of my favorite genres to read. A  little mystery and intrigue are always an added bonus to this genre. Looks like I'll be picking this one up, along with a few of her other books. I enjoy finding new authors, makes for a greater variety!!

    Reply
  4. Colleen C.
    Colleen C. on December 24, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    I have to get my hands on this book…wow!

    Reply
  5. Shadow
    Shadow on December 24, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    ive been wanting this book. its on my wishlist. it sounds so good! thanks!
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  6. Elaine Breault
    Elaine Breault on December 24, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    Haha I think this might be the most in demand book today so far 😛
    laineslite@gmail dot com

    Reply
  7. Michelle
    Michelle on December 24, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    I  am seriously loving all these recommendations!!  So much fun!

    Reply
  8. Joanne B
    Joanne B on December 24, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Christina is a new author for me.  Rough Play sounds like a good BDSM book. Already put it on my TBR pile. 
     
    e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

    Reply
  9. Donna Antonio
    Donna Antonio on December 24, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    Back from the airport and what to my wondering eyes do I see…

    Reply
    • Tarah Scott
      Tarah Scott on December 24, 2011 at 1:22 pm

      We have anything you want! Glad you made it, Donna.

      Reply
  10. patti p
    patti p on December 24, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win. This is on my wish list.
    Musicalfrog at comcast.net

    Reply
  11. Tisss
    Tisss on December 24, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    This looks like a really hot book and a new author to my wish list. 

    Reply
  12. Lauren Peterson
    Lauren Peterson on December 24, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Would love to read more!

    Reply
  13. Brenda Patterson
    Brenda Patterson on December 24, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    I would love a chance to win! Looks interesting!

    Reply
  14. Deanna
    Deanna on December 24, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Okay, no fancy words here – just wanna read this HAWT book!!!  Would LOVE an opportunity to get my hands on this story!  Thanks for the chance and I will be crossing my fingers (or legs) for this one!!!  LOL

    Reply
  15. Zee
    Zee on December 24, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    I've read a few Christina Crooks novels, and Rough Play is by far my favorite. Even though Rough Play is her first BDSM novel, I think she knocked it out of the park and has a real talent in this romance genre. – Zee

    Reply
  16. Lindsey E
    Lindsey E on December 24, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Not come across this book before but will look it up.

    Reply
  17. June M.
    June M. on December 24, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    This is another of the books that is already on my wish list. I love a good story with BDSM, and this one looks & sounds terrific.
    manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  18. Chris Bails
    Chris Bails on December 24, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    This is a new author for me and always looking for new books and authors to check out.  Love BDSM books, very sexy.  Would love to win and read.
     

    Reply
  20. Theresa Newbury
    Theresa Newbury on December 24, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Hmm, sounds like this book can 'tie' me to it for a good bit of reading!!

    Reply
  21. Cheryl Lynne
    Cheryl Lynne on December 24, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    This book sounds hot!  I would love to win it!

    Reply
  22. Patricia
    Patricia on December 24, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    I enjoye a lot of mystery and BDSM novels.  Thanks for the chance to win this
    happy holidays

    Reply
  23. Teresa Kleeman
    Teresa Kleeman on December 24, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    You have piqued my interest with this read.  Definitely going into to be read pile.  Merry Christmas.
    Teresa K.
    tcwgrlup41(at)yahoodotcom

    Reply
  24. Nikki
    Nikki on December 24, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    This book looks absolutely yummy!!  Thanks for the giveaway!!
    viajeradelmar@aol.com

    Reply
  25. Rachel Cron
    Rachel Cron on December 24, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    I hope Santa puts this in my stocking! It seems to have it all…I love the cover art too!

    Reply
  26. Christy
    Christy on December 24, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    Title and cover look hot.  I like what I see 😉 Christina_92 at yahoo.com

    Reply

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