Welcome to my release party!
My debut category romance, A NIGHT OF SOUTHERN COMFORT, was released 
on Friday and the past four days have been a wild ride!! So many wonderful emails, FB messages, and tweets have come into my inbox from all of the amazing, kind, and sweet people I’ve met on the romance writer’s journey. Thank you! I am humbled.
I also officially have a crush on my cover. Isn’t it fab?
And, as I write this post, ANOSC is #21 on the Amazon Kindle Bestsellers List for Series romance! WOOT!
Now, that’s a reason to party!
So, drop your purse over there in the corner and grab a drink from the bar. I’ve got yummy snacks – all calorie and fat free, of course – and a chocolate fountain to dip anything in (because everything is better with chocolate!). And, the super-sexy cover models will be here in a few. Well . . . they heard I was having a party and I HAD to invite them . . . right?
I’m floating in the pool in my little, bitty bikini (it’s my party and I’ll fantasize if I want to). The sun is hot but the breeze is keeping it all just right. All we need is something really great to read.
What?!
You don’t have a book handy? Well, I can fix that!
Some of my Entangled Publishing sistahs are here and they are giving away copies of their books! I’m also adding four copies of ANOSC into the pot as well. Here’s the list of awesome giveaways:
Cari Quinn: One copy of “No Dress Required”
Katee Robert: One copy of “Queen of Swords”
Caridad Pinero: A copy of “The Lost” and “The Vampire’s Consort”
Rachel Lyndhurst: One copy of “Kidnapped by the Greek Billionaire”
Robin Bielman: One copy of “Worth the Risk”
Annie Seaton: A 3-pack of her titles, “Holiday Affair”, Winter of the Passion Flower”, & “Blind Lust”
Nina Croft:One copy of “Blackmailed by the Italian Billionaire”
Cynthia Cooke: One copy of “Deadly Secrets, Loving Lies”
Robin Covington: Four copies of “A Night of Southern Comfort”
All you have to do to be eligible to win a book is to leave a comment telling me the book you are looking forward to reading this summer vacation. Leave your email addy so that I can get in touch with you if you win!
BONUS PRIZE: If you go to Amazon or Barnes and Noble and “like” and “Tag my book, send me an email at robin@robincovingtonromance.com and let me know. I’ll put your name in the pot for a $20 Amazon gift card!
In the meantime, I’m gonna soak up some rays and have a frozen mojito!
Cheers,
Robin
***
BLURB:
One night of passion…
Detective Jackson Cantrell never imagined that one night with an irresistible stranger would turn his life upside down. He’s spent years living in the shadows, but Dr. Michaela Roarke awakened a passion inside him he’d buried years ago.
He never expected the woman would turn out to be the governor’s daughter…and his next assignment. The governor blackmails Jackson to secretly watch over Michaela and protect her from a stalker, or kiss his dream job at the FBI good-bye. Swearing to keep things strictly professional, Jackson moves in with Michaela. Too bad his heart can’t keep the same promise.
But when the stalker’s attacks quickly escalate beyond mere photographs to bodily harm, Jackson must race to save Michaela’s life. And he’ll have to figure out how to keep her once she discovers his lie.
Love that? You can read Chapter One for free at Entangled Publishing.
Bio:
On her fortieth birthday, Robin Covington decided that having a mid-life crisis and finding a boy-toy were far too tacky, so she delved a little deeper into the “bucket list” and pulled out the long-shelved dream of becoming an author. Now, she spends her time writing sizzling romance where the hero and heroine can’t keep their hands off each other.
She doesn’t miss the boy-toy at all.
Happily exploring the theme of fooling around and falling in love, her stories burn up the sheets . . . one page at a time.
Robin is a member of the Romance Writers of America, the Washington Romance Writers, a faculty member at Romance University, a member of the Waterworld Mermaids, and a guest contributor to the Happy Ever After blog at USA Today.
Robin lives in Maryland with her hilarious husband, brilliant children, and ginormous puppy. You can find Robin on her blog, Burning Up the Sheets, on Facebook and Twitter (@RobinCovington).
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Congrats! I hoped to be in your boots (which I love by the way) someday!
And if I can’t win your book, Caridad Pinero would be my choice.
Oh, and do we get to dip the sexy cover models in the chocolate?
Thanks!!
Laurie
goaliemom00 (at) cox (dot) net
Posted by Laurie P | June 19, 2012, 12:13 amLaurie – Ah, yes . . . my boots. They are great, aren’t they? My dad bought them for me in Texas.
Thanks for partying with me today!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 4:38 amRobin, congrats again on your debut! I’m so incredibly happy for you and am loving the bestseller good news. Have a fabulous journey!
Posted by Tracey Devlyn | June 19, 2012, 5:18 amTracey – Thank you! And thanks so much for your friendship!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 5:51 amI just lovea good party! Thanks for the invite, Robin. The pool looks inviting and the food and drink is fabulous! I would love to win No Dress Required.. it is the only one I don’t have already!
Posted by Annie Seaton | June 19, 2012, 5:20 amAnnie – yes – the water is fine! I heard that the cover model from my cover is here – have you seen him?
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 5:56 amI’ll be lookin’ hard!
Posted by Annie Seaton | June 19, 2012, 5:58 amCongratulations Robin! I wish you much success and I do love your cover.
I’m raising my virtual mojito in a toast to you.
Posted by Kate Worth | June 19, 2012, 6:01 amKate – Cheers! Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:47 amHappy, happy day, Robin! Love following your journey.
Posted by vicki batman | June 19, 2012, 6:16 amVicki – Thank you for being so supportive!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:47 amCONGRATULATIONS, ROBIN!!!!!!! I’m so excited for you! I’ve got your book on my Nook – I can hardly wait to read it!
I hope your release day celebrations are just the beginning of many good things to come!
Posted by Becke Martin Davis | June 19, 2012, 6:21 amBecke – Thanks so much. And, thanks for buying the book! I hope you enjoy it!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:48 amCongratulations, Robin! I just want to stare at your cover for like 20 minutes!:) (Shoot, I have a plane to catch.)
I would love to be in the mix for a copy. I love Annie S., too!
Posted by Robyn Neeley | June 19, 2012, 6:22 amRobyn – Stare away! I have spent a lot of time gazing at it since I got it on Thursday.
Annie is awesome!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:49 amHi Robin,
Congratulations and enjoy the ride. I’m looking forward to reading your book this summer.
Mary Jo
Posted by Mary Jo Burke | June 19, 2012, 6:39 amThanks Mary Jo!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:50 amHey, Robin, what a great party! I can only stay for a little while and then I have to get ready to head to Country USA, but I wanted to say again, congratulations! I’m looking forward to reading A Night of Southern Comfort this summer, and a few others. I already liked and tagged you on Friday–hope you keep moving up the lists!
Posted by Stacey Joy Netzel | June 19, 2012, 6:50 amStacey – Thanks for coming to the party and for being my friend the last few years. GIAM rocks!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 8:08 amDon’t have much time–sneaking in from the day job, but I wanted to shout out congrats!!!
Posted by Rachel Firasek | June 19, 2012, 6:53 amRachel – Hi!!! Thank you for gorgeous trailer!!!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 8:08 amCongratulations Robin! =) Such great news …….21st? Sheer awesomeness! I’ve got your book on my Kindle! =)
Now where are those cover models?????
=)
carrie
Posted by Carrie Spencer | June 19, 2012, 6:55 amCarrie – Thanks!
I think they are in the pool – get over there!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 8:09 amWhoot! Congratulations. Perfect timing too because I just decided to take the afternoon off and now I have a great book to read.
Enjoy your release week!
Posted by Adrienne Giordano | June 19, 2012, 7:04 amAdrienne – Great! I hope you love it. Hugs!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 8:10 amCongrats Robin! I’m looking forward to reading ANOSC as I have a copy now.
I’ve read the first five pages and I’m dying to read the rest but alas, it’s my reward once I meet my deadlines. So hi, ho, hi, ho and back to work I go! May you have lots of sales!!
Posted by Kat Cantrell | June 19, 2012, 7:39 amKat – Oooh . . . I’m anxious to hear what you think! Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 8:11 amFabulous party! Congrats on your release. My to-be-read pile keeps getting bigger…
Posted by Patchi | June 19, 2012, 7:46 amPatchi – I know what you mean – my TBR is toppling over!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 8:11 amFabulous cover Robin!
…and I love the premise of your book. Looking forward to reading it soon.
cheers
Kathryn
Posted by Kathryn Jane | June 19, 2012, 8:07 amKathryn – Thank you for coming to the party. I hope you enjoy the book!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 8:12 amThere are too many to name. My contemporary pile is double the size of my historical and paranormal put together. I’m crazy about contemps right now! Thanks!
srbagby50@gmail.com
Posted by Shelley Bagby | June 19, 2012, 8:22 amShelley – I know! There are too many good ones out there! Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 8:28 amCongratulations on your release, Robin! I liked and tagged you on Amazon!
The books I’m most looking forward to this summer are the last two in Jill Shalvis’s Lucky Harbor series, one out next week and the last in July,
Posted by Wendy S. Marcus | June 19, 2012, 8:27 amWendy – I love Jill Shalvis. She is always a go-to author for me!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 8:29 amCongrats on your release and thanks for the party. I love your hot shiftless waiters. (We can dream, right?)
My summer reads are a mile high, but ive been excited about Jill Shalvis newest Lucky Harbor series. I will definately look at buying yours!
Posted by Melinda Dozier | June 19, 2012, 8:37 amMelinda – you must know me well – of course they are shirtless!!! ; )
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 9:17 amRobin,
CONGRATULATIONS!
Please keep me in the mix for a copy of ANoSC, although I may download it tonight because I truly cannot wait to read your story.
Lovely to see your talent in the spotlight. 21st on the list is freakin’ AWESOME. Here’s to being on top soon…so to speak
Enjoy every minute, and spend at least of few of those in the hot tub with your cover model. Um, he so looks like Eddie Cibrian, and who doesn’e want some of that.
Yay, and hooray. Kelley
Posted by Kelley Bowen | June 19, 2012, 8:44 amKelley – So many kind people have bought my book so if you buy it and are a winner for it, I’ll substitute another Indulgence book from Entangled – my sistahs are sooo talented.
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 9:09 amAgreed. I’ve enjoyed all the Entangled books I’ve read. Lots of talented writers there- you included. Can’t wait to dive into your book. Hope it’s been a wonderful day for you.
Posted by Anonymous | June 19, 2012, 5:34 pmWhoops, forgot my name! Darn, that Nyquil gets me every time. Kelley
Posted by Anonymous | June 19, 2012, 5:36 pmThis book sounds AWESOME!!!! Congrats
Love your cover too!!!
Posted by Eliza Knight | June 19, 2012, 9:05 amThanks Eliza!!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 9:14 amRobin -
Congrats on the release and the fabulous bestseller news! A Night of Southern Comfort is already on my iPad. I started it, but this damned pesky move keeps dragging me away! I can’t wait to get on the plane Thursday and be able to settle in to Jackson’s and Michael’s story.
I’m looking forward to reading a couple of non-fiction books this summer and several other Entangled authors’ books.
Big, big hugs!
Kels
Posted by Kelsey Browning | June 19, 2012, 9:05 amKels – I hope you love Michaela and Jackson. I loooved writing their story!
Hugs and travel safely my friend.
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 9:16 amMan-oh-man the cover is fabulous.
Robin, congratulations on your debut and thanks for sharing your dream-come-true day with us. Wishing you many more successes!
Posted by Jennifer Tanner | June 19, 2012, 9:52 amJennifer – thank you so much. Looking forward to our RU journey together!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 10:34 amHey girl, congrats again!!! I can’t wait to read this one…and hey, if I’m eligible to enter the contest, the book I’m most itching to read in yours <3
Hugs!!!!
Posted by Rachel Harris | June 19, 2012, 10:25 amRachel – you are entered!!! ; )
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 10:35 amCongratulations on your release Robin…and you are so right, your cover is amazingly sexy, hot!
Posted by ChristineWarner | June 19, 2012, 11:43 amThanks Christine. I do love it so.
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 12:07 pmHi Robin
. I just put all the romance books of your sistahs (my reading list gets longer and longer every time I pop in here) on my wish list, yours was already there and I am planning to have a spending spree at the weekend!
Congratulations, I have enjoyed the vicarious pleasure of your journey.
Oh boy, I just love Southern Comfort
Enjoy the pool and the mojitos,
Dawn
Posted by Dawn in NL | June 19, 2012, 12:14 pmDawn – LOL! I am so glad to contribute to your reading problem! Cheers!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 2:58 pmRobin – Congrats! Read it Sunday night in one sitting and loved it! HOT!! Look forward to your next one.
Posted by S. J. Bickford | June 19, 2012, 12:21 pmThank you! And thank you for the tweets! I’m so glad you liked it.
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 2:59 pmEnjoy the pool and the mojitos. I’m glad that I caught up with you on Facebook and that I am a witness to your journey. Keep up the good work and looking forward to the next book. Mikki
Posted by Michele | June 19, 2012, 12:30 pmMikki – Who would have thought that long ago at Mary Baldwin College – we’d be here?
Did you know that my heroine, Michaela, went to MBC? Yep! Go Squirrels!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 3:00 pmOooh Robin,
I’ve been stalking you on this journey and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that you’re living the dream!!
Readingwise, this has been a great year for me with Sherry Thomas, Julia Quinn, Nalini Singh, Lisa Kleypas all coming out with new books. This summer I can’t wait for SEP’s The Great Escape, the rest of Sherry Thomas’s trilogy, and my friend Hanna Martine’s debut Liquid Lies
You’re is next on my TBR, of course
Good luck and here’s to humungously awesome sales!
Sonali
Posted by Sonali | June 19, 2012, 12:58 pmSonali – Huge hugs my friend!!! Thank you for being so supportive.
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 3:02 pmCongratulations Robin! Your cover is gorgeous. I’ve liked, tagged and purchased your book from Amazon. If I finish my work this afternoon, my reward is reading A Night of Southern Comfort tonight. Yay!
Posted by Rita Oberlies | June 19, 2012, 1:29 pmRita – Thank you!!!! Your book is on my Kindle and once I get past all the promo I’m settling in for a great read.
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 3:04 pmCONGRATULATIONS! Your journey has been so much fun to follow and watch. It’s inspiring and encouraging!
I bought my copy on release day and am SO CLOSE to finishing it!
There will definitely be a five-star review left on Amazon when I’m done.
It’s got everything I’ve been missing from so many authors lately and I can’t wait to see your future work.
Again, CONGRATS!
(And you look fabulous in your itty bitty bikini.)
Posted by Kelly Wolf | June 19, 2012, 2:43 pmKelly – wow – your words make me want to cry. I’m so glad you enjoyed the book!
And . . . I DO look good, don’t I? ; )
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 3:03 pmSUPER congrats to you, Robin!!!! I’m excited for you!!!
Posted by Mart Ramirez | June 19, 2012, 2:50 pmMart – HUGS!!!!!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 3:05 pmCongrats!! Parties are so much fun. I just snagged a strawberry and dipped in the chocolate fountain. YUMMM! Where’s the dark chocolate??
Posted by Pat Freely | June 19, 2012, 3:30 pmThe dark chocolate is right next to the hot guy in the board shorts! ; )
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:44 pmI’m looking forward to cracking the proverbial binding on yours for sure! Congratulations on your wild ride–and may this be the first of MANY.
Absolutely a cover to crush all over, btw. You know, when we’re not busy drooling on party central’s cover models.
If you’ll excuuuse me…there’s one now.
Posted by Sarah Templeton w/a Cera Daniels | June 19, 2012, 3:35 pmSarah – Bye! I’ll talk to you later . . . he is yummy.
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:45 pmOMG! I was standing here wishing I could join in the festivities, peeved that my allergies won’t let me play at a buffet and dip things in chocolate fountains… and then a birdy whispered in my ear that Cyber parties were allergy free…. loookkkk oouuuttttt I”mmmmm cooommmiingg innn!
oops,
she comes up covered in chocolate nothing visible but the grin.
Posted by Kathryn Jane | June 19, 2012, 3:39 pmKathryn! Excellent! So glad you were able to make it! Remember – it is allergy free and fat free!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:46 pmHi Robin! Happy, Happy Release Week! This party is rocking – thanks! Congrats again and best wishes! I’m so looking forward to reading A Night of Southern Comfort!
Posted by Robin Bielman | June 19, 2012, 3:56 pmRobin – Yep, I know how to throw a mean party! I hope you like the book!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:47 pmA little late to the party, but had to pop in to wish you huge sales and much joy!!! I know this is the first of many.
What a difference a year makes
Cia
Posted by Cia | June 19, 2012, 3:58 pmCia – I know!!! Thank for walking the journey with me!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:48 pmOh, LORDY but I love that cover! Huge congrats on your release, Robin. And how fabulous that it’s taken the Series Romance charts by storm!
Barb- cocktail in hand and eyes darting round for a glimpse of that cover model…
Posted by Barb DeLeo | June 19, 2012, 4:21 pmOh, he’s over here–mine! *pounces*
Posted by Sarah Templeton w/a Cera Daniels | June 19, 2012, 7:07 pmHey Sarah,
What’s that over there?
Mine now!
Posted by Barb DeLeo | June 19, 2012, 7:41 pmladies *shakes head* He’s here for ME! ; )
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:51 pmThat is a great cover! I have SO many books I want to read this summer…but I finally want to read Outlander. For the first time ever. I know, how did I ever miss that one?
Posted by Laurie Evans | June 19, 2012, 5:47 pmLaurie – Outlander is fabulous! I loved it!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:52 pmWhat a great cover! Super excited for you!!! …and thanks for having this lovely party!
Posted by Marisa Cleveland | June 19, 2012, 6:26 pmMarisa – Thanks for coming! I think the last time we partied together we were in our PJ’s and saw the naked Lion King Guy – right? : )
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:54 pmCongrats Robin! I can’t get over how fabulous this book is.
Even from the first time I read the first chapter, I knew it was a winner.
And you put so much hard work into it!
And the cover… I’m still fanning myself, and not because of the heat wave here.
Posted by Ann Kopchik (@amergina) | June 19, 2012, 6:30 pmAnn — thank you. thank you. You are an amazing editor and I appreciate you guiding me every step of the way.
I’m so glad you saw my vision for this book!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:55 pmWoohoo! Smoking hot cover. Would be perfect to read on a sweltering day like today. Congrats on the release!
Posted by Janel Gradowski | June 19, 2012, 7:11 pmJanel – Yes, it would be perfect! ; )
Posted by Robin Covington | June 19, 2012, 7:56 pmCongrats Robin! What a great accomplishment!
Posted by Ann | June 19, 2012, 8:04 pmThank you Ann!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 20, 2012, 7:03 pmCongratulations, Robin! I have your book on my Nook and am happy to say you have COMPLETELY stopped my ability to write my own story until I’m done reading yours. Dang it, girl! This book is hawt! And I think your cover looks like Keanu Reeves. Which I don’t mind one bit.
Posted by Susan | June 19, 2012, 8:06 pmSusan – Wow! I am so glad you like ANoSC. And he does look like keanu – yum!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 20, 2012, 7:04 pmCan’t wait to read your book. It looks awesome.
Posted by Patty Porter | June 19, 2012, 8:31 pmPatty – Thank you!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 20, 2012, 7:04 pmCongratulations on your release. I have a copy on my Kindle, but am getting ready to leave for a two week camping trip and have a self-imposed deadline. So I guess I’ll have to save it as a vacation read. Can’t wait.
Posted by Kristina Mathews | June 19, 2012, 8:33 pmI hope you enjoy it Kristina – and have a good trip!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 20, 2012, 7:05 pmRobin,
Gratz on your book, love the cover and the party. Put it on my iPad Nook and have been reading it while I work out in the gym. Super hot scenes could get a gal all hot and bothered, thank goodness the treadmill has been a good disguise!
Time to raise a glass…
Posted by Kim Cross | June 19, 2012, 8:53 pmKim – LOL! Glad you have a cover! ; )
Posted by Robin Covington | June 20, 2012, 7:06 pmRobin:
I am so thrilled for you! (Hugs)
The cover is gorgeous, but it would have to be to match your writing.
Here’s to a long, happy and successful writing career.
*swipes chocolate from chin and dives into the pool*
Posted by Tina Vaughn | June 19, 2012, 9:12 pmAwww Tina – thank you!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 20, 2012, 7:07 pmGosh, ummm, where to start??? I have 10 crates of books that I fully intend to read this summer. I do at least a book a day, so… There are new books out from SO many of my fav authors! I could not possibly narrow it down to “the book”… sigh. Some of your guests are in those crates too. Okay, I am looking forward to reading… at least 100 books this summer!
lavendersbluegreen(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted by Vanessa P | June 20, 2012, 3:05 amVanessa – Wow! Your book pile sounds like mine!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 20, 2012, 7:08 pmYour ANOSC cover looks great. Can give that Nick Spark’s a run for the money! I have so many books to read this summer (start today!), I think I’ll include your book in my big bag of books also.
Posted by J.J. | June 20, 2012, 2:46 pmJJ – I am so glad to be included on your list!
Posted by Robin Covington | June 20, 2012, 7:09 pmWell, I can’t say I’m fashionably late for this party – I’m just late
Great to hear of your success Robin, and ANOSC sounds like a fabulous read! I must be the only author I know who doesn’t own a Kindle. Nook, or any other digital reading device – one of these and ANOSC will go onto my wish list for now!
Wishing you lots more success with ANOSC and your writing career,
my best,
Nikki.
Posted by Nikki Weston | June 21, 2012, 3:08 pmCongratulations on the book! It sounds good.
Posted by bn100 | June 27, 2012, 6:48 pm