Contest: 3 times the Awesome with Liz Carlyle, a Rake and Romance(s) CLOSED
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:00
Never Romance a Rake, the final book in Liz Carlyle’s latest trilogy, was released on 22 July 2008. We know that Sybil loved it, and by clicking on that link, you can read a great excerpt as well.
Baron Rothewell lives a dark, shuttered existence by day, and a life of reckless abandon by night. Scarred by a childhood filled with torment and deprivation, Rothewell cares very little anyone or anything. His life on the edge of ruin suits him—until he meets a man who just might be his nemesis. The Comte de Valigny likes to play deeply and dangerously, but Rothewell’s recklessness is undeterred. Until one night when de Valigny wagers something just a little more valuable than gold.
Mademoiselle Marchand is a desperate woman in a strange land, and her pleading eyes seem to swallow Lord Rothewell body and soul—assuming he still has one. Now the baron must play his hand with the utmost care, for at last something meaningful is at stake . . .
In honor of (to quote Sybil) “the historical of the summer”, TGTBTU presents…
A Contest!
We have ten copies of each book in the trilogy to give to give away! That’s right, thirty books!
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To enter the contest, answer the following question: What’s your favorite Liz Carlyle book? And if you haven’t read any of her books before, tell us why you should win. In your comment, please specify which book(s) you want. You can enter to win one, two or all three! Contest will be open through Friday, August 1.
Good luck!
Sybil says:
July 30th, 2008 at 9:20 am
I so so so so so love this series and the new book is a MUST read!!!!!!!!!!!
You. Want. It.!
Phyl says:
July 30th, 2008 at 9:22 am
I love Liz Carlyle and her ability to create genuine emotion in her writing. There are several of hers that stand out including Beauty Like the Night and The Devil You Know, but my favorite remains My False Heart. Elliot is a tired, jaded man who accidentally encounters the heroine and her family and falls as much in love with her family as he does Evie. They are a balm to his troubled soul and it is wonderfully, touchingly, and humorously written. Hmmm…. must go re-read.
I have the first 2 in this trilogy so I’d like to be entered for a copy of NRAR. I have been saving them to read all 3 back to back.
Cara says:
July 30th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Liz Carlye’s “The Devil To Pay” is my favorite!! It’s a great romp! I haven’t start her new series so I would like to start at the beginning!!!
Mandy C says:
July 30th, 2008 at 11:15 am
I don’t think I’ve ever read Liz Carlyle’s books but I should win this contest so I can become addicted to another author haha. I’d like to try to win all three books “Never Romance a Rake”, “Never Lie to a Lady”, and “Never Deceive a Duke”.
BethanyA says:
July 30th, 2008 at 11:23 am
I was an intern at Pocket when the One Little…Two Little… trilogy was going into print. I was handed her backlist by her editor and I remember how much I enjoyed The Deal with the Devil. At times it felt very Karen Hawkins-ish, but I loved that we were always one step behind the author. She was always in complete control and by choosing not to reveal Aubrey’s secret until the end, it kept me enthralled until the end. I’m embarrassed to reveal that I haven’t picked up a Carlyle book since One Little Sin. I have heard great things about her latest, however, and would be interested in receiving that one. Thanks!
Natasha says:
July 30th, 2008 at 11:25 am
I haven’t ready any of her books. Admitedly i have been shying away from the historical romances lately. I used to devour them, but I had gotten sick of them. I am slowly starting to get back into them.
That being said, why should I win? Well, because my husband and I want to buy a house. So…no new books! *gasp* I would be quite happy with all 3!
Natasha Armstrong
Meared says:
July 30th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
My favourite Carlyle book has to be Beauty Like the Night or One Little Sin. I can’t choose! I just love her writing. And her books always engage your emotions – I always feel close to tears reading her books. I wouldn’t mind winning all 3!
Devon says:
July 30th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
I went through a long spell of avoiding historicals that I’m just starting to come out of. I loved Carlyle prior to that. I’m glad to see so many like Beauty Like the Night, ‘cuz I have it in the TBR crate, along with A Woman of Virtue and A Woman Scorned.
AS for this trilogy, I’m starting with the third, I can’t help myself. It sounds gooood. Then I’ll work my way backwards.
Meg says:
July 30th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
My favorites have always been ‘The Devil You Know’ and ‘Devil to Pay’! She really was the author who got me onto the whole regency-period romances in the first place (I had usually hit the sci-fi/fantasy ones, but never into the historical ones, and hers just suck you in…)
I haven’t read any in this trilogy, so I’d love to win them all!
Maureen says:
July 30th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I really enjoy her books but if I had to choose a favorite I would pick A Deal With the Devil. Giles is this uptight character in A Woman Scorned (another favorite of mine) so I wasn’t sure he would be a very interesting hero. I couldn’t have been more wrong. He was so passionate and he risks his whole future for the heroine and for me, that’s a great romance.
Ilona says:
July 30th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I haven’t read any of her books yet so the chance to read one would make wining worth while
becky jean says:
July 30th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
I would like to enter this contest for any/ all of these books! I have never read Liz Carlyle before, but I would love to start reading her novels now. I have heard and read such good things about all of her books, I hope I win this contest so I can join in on discussions too. Plus I am always looking for new authors to read, and I love trilogies and period stories!
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Emma says:
July 30th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I haven’t read any of her books, so I’d love to have the chance, especially if one of them is ‘the historical of the summer’ as sybil said, and I tend to agree with her taste in books. All three books sound great, so I wouldn’t mind which one/s I won.
limecello says:
July 30th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Heh – I’m almost scared to start b/c I’m sure I’ll want these in print
Ninoska Suarez says:
July 30th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
My favorite books from Liz Carlyle are One Little Sin, Two Little Lies and Three Little Secrets. I love this series but my favorite of all three is Two Little Lies. I would like to win Never lie to a Lady, Never Device a Duke and Never Romance a Rake.
Marg says:
July 30th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
My favourite Liz Carlyle book is No True Gentleman. I loved Max and loved the fact that he apppears in other books as well!
I’ve read Never Lie to a Lady and own Never Deceive a Duke so I would be interested in winning Never Romance a Rake.
cheryl c. says:
July 30th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
My favorite book was A Woman of Virtue. I haven’t read any of the latest trilogy, so I would be happy to win ANY ONE of the 3 books!
Jane says:
July 30th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
My favorite is “A Deal With the Devil.” I love Giles. I’ve read the first two books and would to win “Never Romance a Rake.” Thanks.
Margay says:
July 30th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
One Little Sin.
Willa says:
July 30th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Tough call, but I’ll go with The Devil You Know. Bentley is so stunningly flawed and so intriguing all through her previous books, and finding out what makes him tick is fascinating to me.
I also really enjoy A Deal with the Devil, especially the poor confused virgin widow trying to fake her way through sex.
I hope to win the third book, since I already own the first two in the series. (As well as all her others.)
Little Lamb Lost says:
July 30th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
You know, I had to look up the author’s backlist to be certain on whether I had read any of her books or not. Turns out that I haven’t but I have heard the name mentioned several times. Why should I win? Because I am the kind of booklover who hunts up previous works when I fall in love with an author’s writing…and I am really intrigued with the accolade that you have given to Never Romance A Rake.
Would love to win the book that you consider the ‘Historical of the summer’, but would be happy to get to try whichever book would be available.
jess says:
July 30th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
The Devil to Pay is my favorite book of Ms. Carlyle’s, although I have enjoyed all the others linked to this one. I can count on great hero and heroine in her books.
I would be thrilled to win a copy of Never Romance a Rake.
Thanks for the opportunity, Sybil.
Lacey says:
July 30th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
My favorite is Beauty Like the night. I love Helene and Cam is just so wonderful. The foreshadowing for the future books in the series is also great. She really builds layers within her series, which make the books all the richer. I have read the first two, but haven’t yet gotten to Never Romance a Rake and so would love to be in the running for that one. Thanks!
lyra says:
July 30th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
I’ve heard good thing about Liz Carlyle, but I haven’t tried any of her books yet – there are so many historical authors to get through. Winning all three, any one, or the ‘historical of the summer’ would be just fine by me, thanks.
Katharina says:
July 30th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Oh, that’s something for me. My favourite Carlyle is The Devil You Know, and shortly behind it are about 90 per cent of the rest of her books *g*. I adore it because of its difficult topic and how seriously Carlyle dealt with it. Also, if there has to be a young virgin heroine, please let Carlyle create her. Frederica and Bentley are one of my favourite couple out there!
Kimmy L says:
July 30th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
THREE LITTLE SECRETS was a great book. Since her very first novel, I have been hooked by Liz. This was the first book I’ve read , and I was impressed with the way she wrote. The descriptions were very good without being overblown or flowery. I enjoyed the way she allowed the characters to grow, and the way the relationship progressed.
Kimmy L says:
July 30th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
THREE LITTLE SECRETS was a great book. This was the first book I’ve read , and I was impressed with the way she wrote. The descriptions were very good without being overblown or flowery. I enjoyed the way she allowed the characters to grow, and the way the relationship progressed. Since her very first novel, I have been hooked by Liz.
limecello says:
July 31st, 2008 at 12:26 am
And right – I’ll play, just for the sake of conversation. Like Marg, my favorite is “No True Gentleman” – loved it, own it, and… apparently need to go find the other books Max is in. [LOVE it. Seriously. What other heroine could say to the hero SPOILER
“yeah, but you shot me!”
So anyway, it’s awesome. For some reason, I don’t think I’ve read many other LC books. I know I tried, but somehow those aren’t popping up. Odd.
Danny says:
July 31st, 2008 at 6:23 am
Oh that is so hard to choose. All her books are great. If I really have to choose one it would be No true gentleman
Betcha Contest Info : The Good, The Bad and The Unread says:
July 31st, 2008 at 6:43 am
[...] ARC of Never Romance a Rake by Liz Carlyle August 2008 (bestest historical of the summer sez me – this is an extra not counted in the contest today) [...]
CrystalGB says:
July 31st, 2008 at 7:31 am
My favorite is Never Lie To A Lady. I would love a copy of Never Romance A Rake.
Devon says:
July 31st, 2008 at 7:38 am
I totally agree with Katharina. I love Bentley and Fredrica!
Carlyle doesn’t do fake rakes, that’s for sure!
sabrina says:
July 31st, 2008 at 8:23 am
Definitely No True Gentlemen. Wonderful writing and great characters.
Rosario says:
July 31st, 2008 at 10:08 am
I’ve read all LC’s books (except for the latest, so I’d like to enter for that one, please!) and so far my favourite is Beauty Like the Night. Or A Woman Scorned. Depends on the day, sometimes I prefer one, sometimes the other. I just have something for serious, straight-laced guys who can’t help but go wild for the woman they love.
May B. says:
July 31st, 2008 at 11:17 am
It is so hard to choose only one book. I read all her books including this one and I LOVE it. I am very agree to “the historical of the summer”. But if I have to, I’d select A Woman Scorned. I love Jonna and more than that I love Cole. I love his patience until he snap and firework happened.
I’d like to enter for the contest. I already have all three books but I intent to give it to my friend who hesitates to read LC’s book.
acdaisy77 says:
July 31st, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I have not read any of Liz’s books. Please choose me because I love to read and wanted to try a new author plus it’s romance.
Kammie says:
August 2nd, 2008 at 10:13 am
ooh, I would love to read these stories. I heard so many good things about her books. I am totally bummed I missed the contest.
Sue A. says:
August 3rd, 2008 at 4:16 am
I’m new to Liz’s book. But from all these great posts I’ve learned I’ve been missing out on a great author.
Contest Winners: Never Trust a Contest Duckie! : The Good, The Bad and The Unread says:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:44 am
[...] so the awarding of these books is waaaay overdue. Mea Culpa, I plead too much sun. As you may remember, about a month ago we offered up 10 copies of each book in Liz Carlyle’s latest trilogy: Never Lie [...]
Keira from Review Romance Novel says:
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I love the Devil series she wrote! Can’t decide which I like more- Devil to Pay, A Deal with the Devil, or Devil you Know. I’ve not had the pleasure of reading the ones up for the contest and would be delighted if you picked me!
joykenn says:
September 11th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Like a lot of other romance readers I tend to read one type or the other until I’m “full” so to speak. All the plots seem alike and all the heros and heroines begin to seem self-indulgent or silly. Then I move on to another subgenrue of romance. I’ve been on a supernatural romance kick for a while and have just about had all the Alpha werewolves, angst filled vampires and other of those sorts. I’m ready for a CHANGE. This would be a perfect way to start reading historicals again. I’ve seen bits and pieces of Liz Caryle’s series but didn’t want to “start in the middle” of a series and was still on a supernatural kick. Be my “change agent” and let me win on of these books.
joykenn says:
September 11th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Like a lot of other romance readers I tend to read one type or the other until I’m “full” so to speak. All the plots seem alike and all the heros and heroines begin to seem self-indulgent or silly. Then I move on to another subgenrue of romance. I’ve been on a supernatural romance kick for a while and have just about had all the Alpha werewolves, angst filled vampires and other of those sorts. I’m ready for a CHANGE. This would be a perfect way to start reading historicals again. I’ve seen bits and pieces of Liz Caryle’s series but didn’t want to “start in the middle” of a series and was still on a supernatural kick. Be my “change agent” and let me win one of these books.