New Goodreads Giveaway

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Sex and the Single Fireman

by Jennifer Bernard

Giveaway ends November 26, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

My first Goodreads giveaway! I'm offering up five signed print copies of SEX AND THE SINGLE FIREMAN.  I have to admit I haven't done a lot on Goodreads so far -- I just haven't had time. I'm incredibly behind on posting book reviews; it would probably take me a week to catch up. But I'm determined to be more active, starting with this giveaway. I'm also intrigued by the "Featured Author" ask me anything type of events, so stay tuned for that.

Do you enjoy Goodreads? What do like to see authors do on Goodreads? I'm open to suggestions! In the meantime, good luck in the giveaway!

Jennifer

Summer Sweepstakes!

It's been such a busy summer, I've barely had time to breathe. Has your summer been like that too? Believe it or not, I've actually had moments of looking forward to winter when there's nothing to do except read and write and shovel snow. (I'll be eating those words in a few months, of course.)

At any rate, I'm back with something fun to celebrate summer! How would you like to win a signed, hardcover copy of SEX AND THE SINGLE FIREMAN? The hardcover versions were produced for the book clubs, so they aren't available anywhere unless you're a book club member or you send me lots and lots of chocolate. Just kidding.

All you have to do is enter here, and you'll be in the running!

https://www.facebook.com/JenniferBernardBooks/app_1396824550534896?ref=br_tf

I'm calling this the I Love Summer Sweepstakes, because as busy as I am, I'm loving every minute. I wish you an equally wonderful summer. And good luck in the sweepstakes!

In other fun news, I'll have a special gift for all of my newsletter subscribers in September: a free short story called FALLING FOR THE FIREMAN! This is another story in the Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel series, and I think you'll  really enjoy it. My newsletter signup is the on the sidebar to the right.

Happy summer!

Reviews and the Flight or Fight Response

Even though SEX AND THE SINGLE FIREMAN is my third book, I still get heart palpitations every time I get a new review. I'm not exaggerating. I see my name pop up, or the title of my book, and my heart goes into overdrive, as if I'm facing some life or death, flight or fight situation.

Luckily, no matter how bad a review, it's not a wolf in the wilderness trying to rip your throat out (though it may feel that way on occasion). Three books down, and I've learned how to handle reviews without squinting as I click on the link, ready to dump out if it's a bad one.

I've learned to accept that everyone has their point of view. Once the book leaves my hands, it no longer "belongs" to me. It belongs out there on the open ocean of opinion, and it can handle whatever comes its way. My job is to write the next book, which will, of course, be perfect and please absolutely everyone!

Overall, I've been very fortunate to have received some wonderful reviews. In that spirit, I thought I'd share a couple of new reviews I've gotten for SEX AND THE SINGLE FIREMAN.

Here's my first ever review from Affaire de Coeur Magazine. Key lines:

Jennifer Bernard's latest is an awesome tour de force that readers won’t be able to put down. ... Don’t miss a tale that is fantastic from start to finish!

And here's a review from Romance Reviews Today. Key lines:

Jennifer Bernard has once again brought the brotherhood of firemen to a pinnacle of perfection. ... Sabina and Rick's road to love is scary for both of them, but you'll totally enjoy the sights along the way.

Thank you to all reviewers who take the time to read books and write such well thought-out reviews. We authors truly do appreciate it, even though at times we have to read with a squint. :-)

Do you like writing reviews? As an author or a reader, what's your advice to authors about reviews?

SWEEPSTAKES!

Have you heard about the new sweepstakes Avon and I are running to celebrate the release of SEX AND THE SINGLE FIREMAN? It's so cool, I'm very excited about it. The prize is a chance to give a firefighter from your hometown a role in my next fireman book. You see, there's a huge wildfire tearing through the Southwest, and firefighters from all over the country are volunteering their time to help fight it. One of them -- and it's a very heroic character -- can be chosen by you!

Some people have asked me if it can be a real firefighter, and the answer is yes, so long as that firefighter gives his or her permission. Also, Avon Books and I have final approval of anything that goes in the book. But other than that, the sky's the limit! You can name the character and decide where he (or she) comes from. Other details may be included as well.

So how do you enter? It's easy. No purchase is necessary. All you have to do is like my Facebook page or sign up for my newsletter.

I'll also be giving away signed copies of HOT FOR FIREMAN to three more winners. The sweepstakes runs through Valentine's Day. GOOD LUCK!

And if you'd like to check out SEX AND THE SINGLE FIREMAN, click here.

Cover Reveal - SEX AND THE SINGLE FIREMAN

I've been waiting for this moment for a LONG time. Avon sent me this cover sometime over the summer. I went crazy over it and wanted to share it with the world. But I had to wait until the cover flats were out. Well, now they're out. I don't have to wait another minute to unveil this gorgeous cover.

In my opinion, the Avon art department is just amazing. I've been so happy with all the covers, but this one is extra-special. I love their expressions. Can't you just feel the heat and tenderness between them? (Maybe it's just me.)

Here's the cover copy for SEX AND THE SINGLE FIREMAN, which is Book 3 in the Bachelor Firemen series and comes out on January 29, 2013. The series does not need to be read in order.

There’s a hardnosed new training officer in town, and that’s bad news for the BACHELOR FIREMEN OF SAN GABRIEL … but great news for firefighter Sabina Jones … maybe.

The toughest captain on the East Coast, single father Rick Roman, has come thousands of miles to San Gabriel to put an end to the “Bachelor Firemen” media hype. But when a stunning woman he nearly hooked up with in Reno turns out to be a firefighter from his new station, Roman realizes it’s going to be tough keeping the tabloids at bay.

But there’s even more Sabina isn’t telling him. Before dedicating herself to battling blazes, Sabina led a very different life, one that made her famous. The last thing she wants is to have her secret exposed. The papers, bloggers and TV gossips will have a field day with that—especially when they sense the obvious sexual heat beween Sabina and Chief Roman, who’s torn between firing her … and falling in love with her!

One last thing: if you'd like a signed cover flat, leave me a comment and email me your address at JenniferBernard.author@gmail.com.

Have a great week!

Jennifer