Book of the week!

Have just discovered that Swept Off Her Stilettos is Now magazine's book of the week, with a four star review!

Here's what they say:

Dita Von Teese's retro-luxe glamour would fade quickly into the background if vintage vixen Coreen Fraser stood beside her. Now that she's got fashion firmly wrapped around her finger, can she convince her crush Nicholas to put a ring on it? But when her best friend Adam reveals his own feelings for her, Coreen must decide where her affections truly lie.

Reviews

Invitation To The Boss's Ball has just got some really great reviews:

"Fabulous, fun and feel-good, you’ll adore every single word of Fiona Harper’s irresistible new Harlequin Romance" Cataromance

"Fresh, funny, tender and absolutely mesmerizing" Pink Heart Society Reviews

"Definitely a winner." All About Romance

RT Top Pick

More interruptions to my RWA conference blogging!


My next release, Invitation To The Boss's Ball, is a top pick in the September issue of The Romantic Times Book Reviews magazine, with a 4½ star (top-rated) review! Here's the reviewer's verdict:


INVITATION TO THE BOSS’S BALL (4.5) by Fiona Harper: IT consultant Alice Morton’s fledgling vintage clothing business gets a jump-start when her friend Jennies stepbrother, software tycoon Cameron Hunter, hires her to organize a fashion show and auction for the launch of his new building. It’s a huge undertaking, and Cameron's morphed from the gangly nerd Alice once knew into a smooth, sexy man who dates supermodels. There’s an undeniable spark between them, but even if Cameron wasn’t slightly out of Alice’s league, he’s not a forever kind of guy. Or is he? Soundly plotted, funny and emotional, this one has it all. And hunky Cameron’s a keeper.

Video book review

Here's a definite first for me - a video book review from a reader on YouTube! Made my day!

Stellar Review for Christmas Wishes, Mistletoe Kisses

I was over the moon when I learned that the Romantic Times had given Christmas Wishes, Mistletoe Kisses 4½ stars!

Here's the review:

Ex-model Louise Thornton's divorce from a film star has made her life tabloid fodder -- so she takes her young son to live in a small town. Landscape architect Ben Oliver has been tending the grounds of Louise's new home since the previous owner's death and agrees to stay on. The two bond over the trials of single parenthood -- and eventually attraction flares into much more. But Louise's past makes it difficult to believe in Ben, or his love for her. Fiona Harper's Christmas Wishes, Mistletoe Kisses (4.5) pairs a simple plot with complex characters, to marvelous effect. It's both moving and amusing.

If you want a sneak peak, I've updated my website and there's a short extract to read here!

Fabby news! English Lord, Ordinary Lady just got a five-star review at Cataromance! Here's a snippet:

"Sublimely entertaining, wonderfully moving and unashamedly romantic, Fiona Harper is an absolute genius when it comes to creating terrific characters and writing superb romances. Warm, witty and feel-good, contemporary romance does not get any better than this!"

If you want to read the whole thing, you can find it here. And if you want to know where the original idea came from, read a snippet and have a chance to win a signed copy, then head over to Liz Fielding's blog where I have a guest slot today. She's celebrating her 50th book by inviting authors along all year to post and give books away, so put it on your favourites list!

And, if you are interested in finding out more about the story behind the story, in the next week or so I'll be blogging about the characters, the setting and the ideas that all came together to create English Lord, Ordinary Lady.

Review

English Lord, Ordinary Lady has just received a really nice review from All About Romance! If you want to read the whole thing, click here, but if not, here's a snippet:

"There are some series romance titles that clearly lure some readers...and send me running in the opposite direction. Take, for example, anything that includes the words "sheikh" or "cowboy." On the other hand we have a title like English Lord, Ordinary Lady. I took one look and thought, "Count me in." Happily, the book was every bit as good as the title suggested...

…as a light and cute love story, it succeeds admirably. Even though I've never had the desire for pink hair, I found Josie nearly irresistible. She is perhaps a little stubborn at times, but it fits with her character, and she really grows during the course of the book. She's also just plain fun. By far my favorite scene was when Will decided that the tearoom staff ought to wear uniforms, and Josie "alters" hers to suit her personality. This paragraph made me laugh out loud:

"Customisation. What a beautiful word, thought Josie as the blades of her scissors sliced through the grey fabric. She said it twice more in her head then once out loud, just for good measure. It just rolled off the tongue."

I shared it with my daughter, who asked if she could read the book next. Naturally, nothing suits a rebellious heroine like a stuffy hero who needs to get a little less stuffy. Will is the perfect foil for Josie, and his actions at the end of the book – when he proves his love in a most unexpected way – seal the deal. "

Seeing as All About Romance can be a little picky about category romance, I was really pleased with this review!

Four Star Review

I’m celebrating my first ever four star review from the Romantic Times:

Restoring his family's ancestral home is a huge undertaking for developer Will Roberts, but it comes with the title he's just inherited. As does Josie Harrington-Jones, who manages the tearoom on the premises. A single mother and reformed party girl, Josie has a real knack for the business end of things -- but she also has a few issues, and a secret. Her professional partnership with Will turns personal eventually, but Josie's not sure he's in love with the real her -- and it's a deal-breaker.

Fiona Harper's English Lord, Ordinary Lady (4) has a credible plot and conflict, as well as great characters. More than that, it's warm and funny.


What a lovely late Christmas present!