by Mills & Boon editor Kimberley Young

I’m very pleased to announce that we have bought Lucy Robert’s first book – A Bid for Love – which won our Feel the Heat writing competition!

We loved Lucy’s first chapter, because it had an original and fresh set-up, believable characters and combined witty dialogue, with great sexual chemistry. Lucy’s full manuscript delivered this and more – it was a sexy read with real heart!

Lucy’s prize was to win an editor (me!) for a year…and I’m delighted that my first act as her editor is to buy her book!

Congratulations Lucy!

Kim

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35 Responses to “Big News! Lucy Roberts Sells to Modern Heat!”  

  1. 1 Lorraine

    Well done Lucy!

    Can’t wait to see the final product :-)

  2. 2 Lynn Raye Harris

    Congratulations, Lucy!!! And now I feel silly for telling you that revisions were normal and not to be worried if you got them. *g* Apparently, they are normal for ME — but you didn’t need them! Go, you!

    Enjoy this feeling, and all the congrats and firsts that come with it. It’s an amazing time, and you deserve to bask in it. Can’t wait to read your book! :)

  3. 3 bburnham

    Congrats, Lucy!!!!!

    I know I’ve already said it on your blog, but I wanted to say it here, too.

    Awesome job.

    Barbara Burnham

  4. 4 Sue Child

    Congratulations Lucy! How exciting for you! Looking forward to your first book.

    Sue Child

  5. 5 Heidi Rice

    Congratulations Lucy, fantastic news.

    Welcome to the Mod Hot fold. Can’t wait to read your book now.

    Heidi

  6. 6 Gail Fuller

    Congratulations, Lucy! WTG! Enjoy this wonderful time.

    All the best,
    Gail :)

  7. 7 Joanne Grant

    We’re all very excited to be sharing this great news with you! Congrats again Lucy from all the editors at Mills & Boon!!

    Isn’t it wonderful to start 2009 off with a sale :)

  8. 8 KimberlyLang

    Congrats Lucy! Welcome to the family!

  9. 9 lucy

    Thank you! Am still slightly in shock, but very excited!!

  10. 10 wanton woman

    Lucy,

    Talk about a quick sale! Hearty congratulations to you. I loved your first chapter, it was everything a mod heat should be and more.
    Are we to assume your work needed no ‘revisions’??? Because if so, then you are one talented lady. I can’t even begin to imagine how you’re feeling, you must be wired to the moon!!

    Well enjoy the feeling, you’ve earned it. I absolutely can’t wait to read A Bid For Love.

    All the best,
    Aideen.

  11. 11 Anna Boatman

    Hi Lucy,

    Jo’s already said it, but would just like to add my personal congratulations – well done! You thoroughly deserved it. A Bid for Love is an excellent book and we are all very excited about it in the office!

  12. 12 lucy

    No no, not that talented, Aideen – and don’t feel silly, Lynn – as I do have some revisions to do. Apparently not too major, but still a bit daunting…

    After keeping it under my hat for days (and nearly exploding with the effort) it’s soooooo good to be able to talk about it!

  13. 13 Mira

    Wonderful news!! That is so exciting- I can’t wait to read it. Congrats, congrats!!

  14. 14 Amy

    Congratulations Lucy! I got a bit of a kick moving the link to your blog from the “Other Fun Sites” to “Authors” section in the right-hand column just now :smile:
    ~Amy

  15. 15 Joanne Grant

    We were rather mean making you keep your secret for a few days Lucy -we’re glad you didn’t explode ;)

  16. 16 Myates

    Congratulations, Lucy!

    Big stuff! I hope, I know, you’ll go far. And I’ll be picking your book up when it hits online shelves!

    Maisey

  17. 17 lucy

    It was a great secret to keep!

    Many thanks for all the congratulations, support and the lovely Modern Heat welcome!

  18. 18 jax

    Lucy, fantastic news! You must be over the moon!

    Jackie

  19. 19 emerald

    Congratulations Lucy. Your winning chapter was awesome and I can’t wait to read the whole book.

    Robyn

  20. 20 mulberry

    Wow, Lucy! Massive congratulations! I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the story. I hope you’ll be able to post your “Call Story” here too!

  21. 21 Felicity

    Wow! Fantastic news Lucy and well done. I loved your first chapter and cannot wait to read the book.

  22. 22 Nicola Marsh

    Congrats Lucy!

    Welcome to Modern Heat, it’s a great series to write for :)

    I enjoyed your first chapter, looking forward to reading your book.

  23. 23 anna cleary

    Congratulations Lucy! That’s wonderful news. After that fabulous first chapter, Im dying to read the book!
    Welcome to the Mod Heat club!

    anna x

  24. 24 blairwitch

    Wohoo Lucy! I had wondered if this was going to be the exciting news… just had a feeling it wouldn’t be long for you!

    HUGE CONGRATULATIONS and like everyone else, I cannot wait to read your chapter.

    Rach!

  25. 25 Joanne29

    Congrats Lucy – that’s wonderful news!!!

    So exciting!

    Cant wait to read your book …… in print! :D

    Cheers, Joanne

    PS – I bet you nearly exploded not being able to share your news! At least now you can sing it from the roof tops – woo hoo!!!

  26. 26 Joanne29

    Congrats Lucy – that’s wonderful news!!!

    So exciting!

    Cant wait to read your book …… in print! :D

    Cheers, Joanne

    PS – I bet you nearly exploded not being able to share your news! At least now you can shout it out from the roof tops – woo hoo!!!

  27. 27 Joanne29

    oops – double post *blush*

    sorry!

  28. 28 Robyn Grady

    Lucy, *Congratulations!!!* What totally fabulous news! There’s nothing better than a dream coming true. Welcome to Modern Heat. Can’t wait to read your story.

    Robbie

  29. 29 Kate Walker

    Congratulations Lucy. Wonderful news. Welcome to Harlequin Mills & Boon

    Kate

  30. 30 Jennie Lucas

    Congratulations, Lucy! Enjoy this moment! Hope you’re out with friends and family today to celebrate. Nothing in the world (except possibly marriage proposals and new babies) beats the thrill of getting the Call–especially from Presents!

    Jennie

  31. 31 lucy

    Thank you, thank you, everyone. It’s all so exciting and am now basking in a lovely warm glow (probably brought on by too much champagne, which I really ought to give up so I can get on with those revisions…).

  32. 32 Kate Hardy

    Congrats, Lucy! And welcome to Modern Heat. As Nic said, it’s a fun line to write for :)

  33. 33 Tren

    Congratulations, Lucy! Such fabulous news!

    Looking forward to reading your book,

    Tren

  34. 34 MARIAN

    Heartfelt Congratulations, Lucy!

    I enjoyed your first chapter and am looking forward to the rest!

    What a wonderful way to start off the new year! Woo hoo!

    Hugs,

    Marian Pearson Stevens

  35. 35 suzanne.sj

    Great news, Lucy. Well done.

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