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Santa Sighting #12 The Queen’s Consort by Leia Rice

Oh boy, another giveaway that's sure to get us into trouble. Why is being naughty so much fun?

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Giveaway #10: The Queen’s Consort by Leia Rice

Leia Rice is beyond amazing in her debut short, The Queen’s Consort, and lucky for you she will be receiving a Harlequin promo code in mid January for one giveaway winner!

“Warning: Do not read this short story in public, at work, or any other place where it might be inappropriate to moan with pleasure! The Queen’s Consort, a 25 page Harlequin Spice Brief is more than spice – it is downright erotic and hot in the most pleasurable way!”


22 Comments

  1. Fedora
    Fedora on December 24, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    Ooh… sounds amazing!  And where's that Santa, eh?
    f dot chen at comcast dot net

    Reply
  2. Donna A
    Donna A on December 24, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    As Mae West said  – When I'm good I'm very good, but when I'm bad I'm better

    Reply
  3. Joanne B
    Joanne B on December 24, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    The blurb on the Fire Page sounds interesting. I put this book on my TBR pile. Can't wait to get it.  Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Holidays!!
     
    e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

    Reply
  4. Joder
    Joder on December 24, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    LOVE the Warning label on this and it makes me want it even more.
     
    joderjo402 AT gmail DOT com

    Reply
  6. Elaine Breault
    Elaine Breault on December 24, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Sounds like a perfect waiting or break room room story and nobody knows why you are smiling so much while reading it on an ereader or phone …muah

    Reply
  7. Elaine
    Elaine on December 24, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    The book sounds great. Would love to read it.  Still looking for Santa here in Atlanta

    Reply
  8. Elaine Breault
    Elaine Breault on December 24, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    Too early for Santa here but it is getting cold here. oops, forgot my email
    laineslite at gmail dot com

    Reply
  9. Missy
    Missy on December 24, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Why is being naughty so much fun? Because in order to have fun, you have to be naughty!! At least that applies to me and the DH!!! Thanks for another great giveaway!!

    Reply
  10. suzy
    suzy on December 24, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    Oh, I'll sign up to read about a naughty consort!

    Reply
  11. Theresa Newbury
    Theresa Newbury on December 24, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    Well, if we're being naughty, why not be daring at the same time? Try reading it in very public place and not moan and squirm in delight as the pages bring on the heat.

    Reply
  12. Chris Bails
    Chris Bails on December 24, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    sounds like a great read.  this is a new author for me and always looking for new authors to check out.  thanks for the chance to win.
     

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  13. Darcy
    Darcy on December 24, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    I so definitely want this one, and have added this to my gotta have list….love the warning label, and looking forward to reading this…*S*
    Thank you for the giveaway & Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Alaska!
    Darcy
    pommawolf @hotmail.com

    Reply
  14. Colleen C.
    Colleen C. on December 24, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to meet new authors!

    Reply
  15. Teresa Kleeman
    Teresa Kleeman on December 24, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Oh I definitely have to read this book after the warning label, lol.  I wish you all a wonderful Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    Merry Christmas from a new reader in North Carolina,
    Teresa K.
    tcwgrlup41(at)yahoodotcom

    Reply
  16. June M.
    June M. on December 24, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Looks like a great little spicy story. Would be perfect for a quick read at lunch or before bedtime.
    manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  18. Shadow
    Shadow on December 24, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    your book sounds so good! i love your warning label. lol it makes me want to read your book all the more. hehe   merry christmas! thank you!
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  20. Michelle
    Michelle on December 24, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    Whoa!!  That's a warning to be put on a book!:-)

    Reply
  21. Christy
    Christy on December 24, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    This book is calling to me… esp after reading that warning! christina_92 at yahoo.com

    Reply
  22. Leia Rice
    Leia Rice on December 25, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    I hope you all enjoy it! Thanks so much for the shout out. 🙂

    Reply

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