by Melanie Milburne, author of Androletti’s Mistress
I have often wondered how far someone would go to keep a secret. I have kept a few secrets myself but I am always kind of relieved when they are found out. It’s so stressful! The thing is in order to keep one secret safe you often have to [...]

Editor Lucy Gilmour on “The Who’s Who of Matt McKinnell” by Rachael Blair
Reasons why this entry stood out:

The opening was truly brilliant! A fantastic first line really sets the light-hearted, fun tone and hooks you in from the very first page.
Rachael’s voice is very unique, wonderfully quirky, and provides a fresh take – [...]

If you’ve read Rachael’s first chapter for the Feel the Heat Writing Competition, you must be dying to know what was to come next! Here’s the synopsis to give you the rest of the story… ~Amy
“The Who’s Who of Matt McKinnell” by Rachael Blair – Synopsis
Rebel billionaire Matt McKinnell is haunted by a secret he’ll [...]

The 2009 RWA RITA and Golden Heart Award nominations came out today — and Present’s own Anne McAllister is up for Contemporary Series Romance for her novel Antonides’ Forbidden Wife! Congratulations!
Though the book — which was released in North America in January — is no longer available in stores, you can still pick up the [...]

It’s been awhile, but here’s the last Feel the Heat contest winner — Rachael Blair! Today it’s Rachael’s first chapter, with synopsis and editor’s comments Thursday and Friday. Enjoy! ~Amy

“The Who’s Who of Matt McKinnell” by Rachael Blair
Chapter One
Some would argue Matt McKinnell was an expert on women’s bottoms.
Still, despite his legendary reputation, he’d never [...]

by Heidi Rice, author of Pleasure, Pregnancy and a Proposition
Although my latest Harlequin Presents, Pleasure, Pregnancy and a Proposition is actually my fourth Presents book I have to admit that my hero, British Lord Luke Devereaux, is my very first full on, completely unreconstructed alpha male. Prior to that all my heroes had been American [...]

by Lynn Raye Harris
Time flies, doesn’t it? I didn’t realize how much until it occurred to me it was one year ago today, on March 20, 2008, that Sally Williamson delivered the news which put my dreams that much closer to reality. It wasn’t publicly announced until the 21st, but I knew at approximately 1PM [...]

Author Trish Morey takes you to the extraordinary kingdom of Montvelatte in April with her Presents novel Forced Wife,  Royal Love-Child . Trish is blogging today about creating the kingdom — and its sexy prince! — and her free online read now available, The Italian Billionaire’s Bride!
What do you love most about Harlequin Presents? Is [...]

by Sabrina Philips, author of Valenti’s One-Month Mistress (now on sale in North America)
When I think of an alpha hero, whether I’m inventing a character of my own or recalling a hero from a Harlequin Presents that I’ve read, the first place I usually envisage him is at work – whether that’s a boardroom in [...]

by Natalie Anderson, author of Mistress Under Contract
Answer YES or NO to the following statements:

You seek out books set in sophisticated, exotic locations
You’re swept away by charismatic alpha heroes
You adore emotionally intense, charged stories
You empathise with full of fire, independent heroines
You love to ride the rollercoaster as you follow a couple falling in love

If you [...]