Thanks, TRR, for a Wonderful Nomination Nod!

STRINGS ATTACHED nominated for 

Best Contemporary Romance of 2011!

Who knew the wilds of the Canadian North would be such a romantic setting? Anne Holly apparently! Bringing a quirky love story to life in her latest novel, Anne Holly's STRINGS ATTACHED will capture readers' "hopeful" romantic soul.
- Jenn Shanks Pray (Reviewer, TRR)

I really loved this. The writing was top notch with the eloquent descriptions that literally drew you right inside the story. I've never been to either location but I felt like I could see them both so clearly in my mind.
Theo is probably one of my favorite Heroes of the year.
- Rho (Reviewer, TRR)

My gratitude to the reviewers, staff and readers of The Romance Reviews, especially Carole, Rho and Jenn Shanks Pray, for the wonderful nomination for Best Contemporary Romance of 2011.

Also, congratulations to all of my fellow nominees! It's a joy to see Contemporary Romance thriving, and a thrill to be nominated alongside so many great writers.

If you'd like to see the full reviews, please visit the book's page at TRR.

Voting Now Open!

Please, cast your vote in the many categories for Best of 2011!

TRR Featured Book for Jan 2012: Strings Attached

All month long, Strings Attached is one of the Featured Book Interviews at TRR. I filled out the rather in-depth book interview, and it was posted on Jan 2, and I guested on their blog yesterday. I'll be back to their blog later in the month for an excerpt post. They're also doing a giveaway (someone else's book, not mine), if you comment!

Do drop by and see. It's pretty exciting, since most interviews aren't tailored to a book the way this one is, so it let me talk about Strings Attached in a deeper way than I normally do.

Have a great week, folks!

"Classic Contemporary Romance": New Review of Strings Attached

I got the most lovely review of Strings Attached from The Romance Reviews yesterday.

It's a TRR Top Pick!

I was sitting in the university library, finishing up my course reserve requests, when I decided to take a break and check my email - and there it was! I was so thrilled that I was horrified to find myself alone in a quiet, public place. I did do a little "squee" under my breath, though.

A bit of what they write:

STRINGS ATTACHED snags the readers' attention from the start. Well written with beautifully descriptive scenes and witty dialogue, Ms. Holly spins a tale of hope, redemption and love... Ms Holly's skillful unveiling of the deeper emotional motivations of her main characters had this reader in tears - the good kind that promises hope and happy endings. 

A classic contemporary romance, STRINGS ATTACHED delivers a solid story. Josie and Theo's romance is well worth the read... Theirs is the kind of romance that makes you want to know what happens after "The End"!

I admit, my favourite part might just be the "classic contemporary romance." I like it so much, in fact, it is now a masthead on the book's official website.

Emotional stories, dealing with modern issues and relationships, often dramatic and funny, and always touching. This... it's all I ever wanted to do. Real, old fashioned contemporary romances, the sort I grew up reading.

I couldn't have asked for a nicer compliment!