Hi everyone,

Sorry I’m late showing up for work. Blaze authors Rhonda Nelson and Kira Sinclair came up to Toronto this past weekend and I just had too good a time…which meant I wasn’t exactly fit to put together a brilliant post last night.

Anyway, I’ve been reminded that in previous posts, I’ve been missing a prime opportunity to do what I do
tori best – talk about Blaze! So I’m going to give you a run-down on the great books you’ll see on the shelves this month…
Tori Carrington heats things up fast this month with Branded! Rancher Trace Armstrong finds himself on the ride of his life when he falls for Jo Atchison, his head wrangler. This one is HOT!
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Then, Crystal Green takes us to Japan in When the Sun Goes Down…. Even I was surprised by how much naughty trouble a couple could get into in the Land of the Rising Sun!

heatherAnd I’m pleased to announce that I’ve finally accomplished something I’ve been working on for years – luring bestselling Temptation author Heather MacAllister over to the dark side! Heather makes her debut with a Blaze Encounters, Undressed. You’re officially a Blaze Babe now, Heather!

Cara Summers introduces the first of her Wrong Bed …Again and Again books with Twin Temptation. Not caraonly does her heroine, Maddie Farrell discover that she has a twin sister she’s never known, but she has to switch places with her sibling to claim her inheritance. And you’ll never guess who she finds in her sister’s bed… Watch next month for Twin Seduction.

rhondaThen Rhonda Nelson brings us this month’s Uniformly Hot! title, Letters From Home. When Army Ranger Levi McPherson picks up his mail, he never expects to find letters like these! This fantastic book received a 4 ½ Top Pick from Romantic Times magazine.

And finally, Kate Hoffmann is back with more Mighty Quinns – only these guys hail from down under! They kateare descendants of pickpocket Crevan Quinn, who ended up on a convict ship bound for Australia. But these Quinns are just as wickedly sexy as their North American cousins. Look for The Mighty Quinns: Brody, this month and Brody’s brothers Teague and Callum in July and August.

We’ve got a strong month in store for our lucky Blaze readers—just in time for beach season. And the next few months are just as great. Don’t miss them.

And of course, don’t forget to add your comment that Blaze Authors are Awesome for your chance to win the May Blaze books. Good luck.

74 Responses to “Kicking Off a Blazing Hot Summer”
  1. Lois says:

    Hiya! :) Hmm, it’s June already. . . where did the first half go????

    Oh, and Blaze Authors Are Awesome :)

    And I really can’t answer the questions — I’ve been doing a heck of a lot of rereading, so it’s been a while for any Blazes, though I dug all the ones I saved out so I can alternate my reading — I always do a historical book or series then I switch to Contemporary book or series. Try to keep things fresh that way. :) But I can tell you my first though — Good To Be Bad – Debbi Rawlins (2004) :)

    Lois

  2. Roberta Harwell says:

    Where as this year went already? I can’t believe it is already June. Things just need to slow down a little. Have a great day.

    By the way, Blaze Authors Are Awesome.

  3. Liza says:

    Blaze Authors are Awesome!

    I think my favorite Blaze ever is Naturally Naughty by Leslie Kelly. I’ve read it so many times, I’m afraid the pages will start to fall out. I love all of my Blazes, but that is the one I’ve read the most.

    Something Wicked by Julie Leto is the last Blaze I read, and I have about 15 to choose from in my tbr pile, so I’m not sure which one is up next.

  4. Nicole S says:

    The latest one I read was Afterburn, that was a good one!

    The next one I’m going to be reading, well its a toss up between Letters from Home, Going Down Hard or Branded

    I couldn’t say what my all time favorite is because I like too many to narrow it down to just one.

    I must say, Blaze Authors Are Awesome (D)

  5. Joan OToole says:

    Blaze Authors are Awesome and I like many different ones. My favorite title at the moment is “A Few Good Men” by Tori Carrington. I have several others waiting to be read and I am anticipating that I will thoroughly enjoy them all.

  6. Karin says:

    I can’t remember which one was my last one. Currently I am rcatching up on Intrigue and Suspense

  7. chey says:

    I don’t really have a favourite, I enjoy them all! Recently I’ve been reading intrigue and suspense too.
    Blaze Authors Are Awesome

  8. limecello says:

    Hmm the latest Blaze book I’ve read? At Your Command by Julie Miller. I really enjoyed it – I’ve got a lot on my upcoming list to read; and I have to check the “upcoming” page again. :) I love Blaze books – it’s probably my favorite line. So *obviously* Blaze Authors Are Awesome! I need to catch up on Rhonda Nelson’s Uniformly Hot series!

  9. Jody F. says:

    Wow, I can’t believe it’s June already! Time sure flies.

    The last Blaze I read was one a friend gave to me…Stephanie Bond’s In a Bind, which I loved. But then, I always enjoy her books.

    The next one to read is Body Check by Elle Kennedy…the cover definitely hooked me.

    And my favorite is the one that started it all…Notorious by Vicki Lewis Thompson. What would we do without our Blazes?

    Blaze Authors Are Awesome!!

  10. Sabrina says:

    Blaze Authors Are Awesome! They really are! No matter how many times I check out all the Harlequin books at the store, I always buy a Blaze.

    My most recent Blaze read was Twin Temptation by Cara Summers and I really enjoyed it. I’m actually reviewing it on my blog later this week!

    I can’t pick one as my favorite ever, there are too many good ones!

  11. Julie Harrington says:

    I just finished Rhonda Nelson’s “Letters from Home” and loved it. :) Next on my Gotta Get It! list is her July release “The Soldier.” (Y)

    Julie

  12. Gina says:

    (W) Please, let me start by saying that Blaze Authors are Awesome!

    I don’t know that I can pick a favorite… overall Blaze remains my fav of the Harlequin Categories and when the budget opens up for new books, it’s usually where I start my shopping.

    That said, as a huge Tori Carrington fan, Branded looks like its going to right to the top of my wish list

  13. Elyane says:

    Blaze Authors Are Awesome the last one I read was Can’t get enough from Sarah Mayberry.
    My next blaze read will probably be Burning up from Sarah also. I didn’t read alot of blaze books yet.
    But my favorite for the moment is also by Sarah, it’s Anything for you.
    I like reading all the books from 1 author before reading something else. But I plan to read more from Blaze.

  14. Cheryl S. says:

    Blaze Authors Are Awesome! But we all knew that already.
    Let’s see, I’ve bought a couple of the May Blazes and they are on my TBR tower but I’m going to have to think about the last one I read. I think it was probably Stripped by Julie Elizabeth Leto. Yes, I know I’m way behind in my reading . . . too many good books!

  15. Colleen says:

    Blaze Authors are Awesome!!! Yes, they truly are… When I see that Red cover, I know that I will have a great read no matter which author it is!!! As for a fav, there are a few that stand out, but they are all wonderful reads! (*)

  16. EllenToo says:

    I never use to read Blaze books but I am reading more now that I have been introduced to them. The last one I read was Overnight Sensation by Karen Foley but that was at the end of March.

  17. Hi Brenda! Didn’t get in until 2 last night, but it was sooooo worth it. Had a wonderful time–particularly the part that involved the helmet :-D –and am missing the smell of a fire already.

  18. Marie says:

    Blaze Authors are Awesome!

    Lots of great new Blaze books coming out in June. I can’t wait to read them all :)

  19. Laura Emerson says:

    Blaze authors are awesome! I have to admit that no truer words were written. I am a blazereaderoholic! Steamy nights and fun filled days in each and everyone of them! Life just does not get any better than that. Right now I am reading Restless by Tori Carrington and In Danger by Alison Kent. I am catching up on my reading as I am a teacher so the rest of the summer is all mine!! I have to admit that I love all the Blaze authors as they create such yummy characters you drool over. Okay, I admit I live vicariously through the characters, but hey when you teach dull Science all day, those books can really liven up your life! Happy June everyone!! :-D

  20. You’re right, Rhonda, it was sooooo worth it! My baptism by the helmet was so much fun. I can’t wait to do another zip line…I might even try upside down next time.

    • Brenda says:

      Hi Kira,

      Flying down the zip line upside down is really cool. Definitely worth a try.

      I’ll make sure I remind you next time. (Y)

  21. Chris Roberts says:

    Blaze authors are awesome! I have been reading Blaze books since they started them and they just get better.

  22. Tori Lennox says:

    Well, gosh, Blaze authors ARE awesome!!! :)

  23. Minna says:

    Blaze Authors Are Awesome!

  24. Blaze Authors are Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

    My favs are by Alison Kent, Jill Shalvis, Janelle Denison & Lori Foster (Y)

  25. Ilona says:

    Blaze Authors are Awesome! (Y) So much so, my local library is fed up with me requesting them every month. :D

  26. Debbie says:

    (*) BLAZE AUTHORS ARE AWESOME!!!(*)

    I (L) blaze stories!!

    A story about great people and hot love making to let me escape life for a while!!

    Thanks Ladies!! (W)

  27. Luisa says:

    I’m not sure which blaze book I like the most. They’re all great. Blaze authors are awesome!

  28. Alix says:

    I want to say that Olivia Gates is amazing. after not reading Harlequins for years, her writing got me back into reading Blaze and Harlequin books so right now she is my favorite. THANKS

  29. Jennifer says:

    Looks like the summer will be heating up just the way I want it to. With a Margarita (D) in one hand and a Blaze book in the other. (I wish… of course, this would be my dream day scenario.) And one of the guys on the covers to do lawn maintenance :-P

    Can’t wait to read them all! :-D

  30. Gram says:

    Of course Blaze Authors are Awesome!!! I am looking forward to reading more of them.

  31. Lisa N. says:

    Blaze Authors are Awesome!! There are some great books coming out I can’t wait to read!

  32. Sherry Werth says:

    I am sooo far behind on my TBR list. But I can happily say I will soon be catching up. I love summer and most afternoons you will find me floating in the pool with a hot Blaze. (H)

    I was going to ask how Rhonda and Kira did on the trip, but from their post it sounds like they had a great time. Baptism by the helmet??

    • Brenda says:

      Rhonda and Kira did great. Kira even helped me bounce on the boards…all to annoy Rhonda. That’s my kind of girl! ;-)

  33. Carol L. says:

    (L) I love Blaze Authors.
    June is already here and by the looks of things there are a lot of good books coming to lay back during the summer to read. And that I love.
    This is my first time posting here but I plan on making it a habit. :-)
    Blaze Authors are Awesome.
    Carol L.
    Lucky4750@aol.com

  34. Margaret says:

    Well, I just have to say Blaze Authors Are Awesome :). I’ve been on a paranormal kick for a bit. Thanks for the reminder. All those titles sound fun.

  35. Cherie Michalec says:

    Blaze Authors are Awesome! I just (L) you all!

  36. Maureen says:

    Blaze Authors are Awesome! All the new Blazes look great!

  37. Cheryl says:

    BLAZE AUTHORS ARE SOOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! (H) (*) :-P

    lOVE THE BLAZE BOOKS!!! I REALLY CAN’T PICK ANYONE AUTHOR THAT I LOVE TO READ MORE!!! I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!

  38. I’ve always been a big fan of the Blaze books. This month’s selection sounds equally wonderful!

  39. Tawny Weber says:

    I looove these covers -and the books all sounds so awesome. There’s nothing I love better in the summer than lounging with a large glass of iced tea and a stack of red-hot Blazes to enjoy. Hmm…. I think thats my plan for the week!!! :-P

  40. Estella says:

    Blaze Authors Are Awesome!
    I love reading all of the Blaze authors.

  41. Armenia says:

    Blaze authors are so awesome! :-D I am so ready for summer and just laying by the pool with book in hand.

  42. Kathy says:

    Blaze Authors Are Awesome in every way.
    I love my Blaze books and become more addicted every day.
    I have so many fave authors, I’ve lost count and I definitely love the covers!
    There’s nothing like a Blaze book!

  43. Trina Chase says:

    Can’t believe it’s June already!! Enjoying the sun and hot weather!!

    Blaze Authors are Awesome!!!!

  44. Liz Matis says:

    I’m ready to hit the beach with a Blaze in hand.

  45. Running to download to my Kindle now! Hot summer reading here I — um, yay! :-)

  46. Ida Plassay says:

    Blaze authors are all awesome!!!
    I can’t pick just one!!!

  47. RandomRanter says:

    Has anyone mentioned that Blaze authors are awesome?

  48. Jane says:

    The Blaze books and the covers are smoking hot.

    Blaze Authors are Awesome.

  49. (L) Blaze Authors are Awesome (K) and I don’t know what I would do if they didn’t write their books. (L)

  50. Blaze Authors are Awesome!

    Those look like some great releases!!

  51. RAchieG says:

    BLAZE AUTHORS ARE FLIPPIN’ AWESOME!!

    Who doesn’t love a hot Blaze story?? :)

  52. Lyoness2009 says:

    Blaze authors knock my socks off! and….are awesome! :D

    Please count me in…The books would come to a great home!

  53. Fedora says:

    Blaze authors ARE awesome! I just bought Tawny’s latest–can’t wait to read Reece and Sierra’s story!

  54. kh says:

    dame these books looks so good iwnantw ant tnow lol

    blaze authors are awesome

    so good whoooo (Y) (W) (H) (L) (K) (K)

  55. Samantha says:

    Those covers are amazing!
    Blaze Authors are awesome!

  56. Pam P says:

    Blaze authors are awesome, don’t we know it. I’ve always liked the Wrong Bed theme, off to check out Cara’s story, then the rest.

  57. Laurie G says:

    I started with VLT’s NOTORIOUS way back at the begining!! Love the chemistry, the heat(L) ! The Latest- Lori Borill’s Unleashed

    BLAZE AUTHORS ARE AWESOME!! (*) (D)

    I’ve enjoyed so many wonderful books over the years!

  58. CrystalGB says:

    Blaze Authors Are Awesome. These books sound good.

  59. MarthaE says:

    Balze Authors Are Awesome! The books sound really interesting.

  60. Caffey says:

    Lots of goodies this month! Love this line of books! I too am working to find all those Quinns! How did I miss!

    Blaze Authors are Awesome!!

  61. delitealex says:

    The new releases sound great I can’t wait to read them. Blaze authors are awesome.

  62. RobynL says:

    Blaze authors ARE Awesome!!! Many great reads coming up as Blaze rocks.

  63. Diana says:

    Sounds like we have some great books to look forward to! Blaze authors are awesome!

  64. Cathryn Parry says:

    I hope I’m not too late. The June books look excellent!

  65. Laurie says:

    I’ve known for a long, long time that Blaze authors are awesome – the June releases look great!

  66. Anne Clark says:

    I just got a new hammock and these books would help me break it in! Blaze authors are awesome! I will have to get all the June books. (*)

  67. Kammie says:

    Always love to hear about the stories! Hot heroes wanted! Blaze Authors are Awesome!

  68. Colleen says:

    Any winner chosen?

  69. Ilona says:

    Yep, Sandy Harber won – her name is up there ^ in the middle column :-D

  70. Colleen says:

    Thanks for the heads up! :-)

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