Living on the Greek island of Rhodes during the late 1930’s is an apprehensive time for an English family like the Burnetts. Their son, David, is missing and the fascist Italians who govern the island suspect that he is part of the Greek resistance. His parents, George and Philippa, are elderly scholars and their daughter, Eve, takes care of most of their needs. Eve is frightened by her brother’s disappearance and the interest shown by the Italian official Luigi Gassi and policeman Julio Falcone.

Julio knows that the Burnett family is hiding something but his common sense seems to desert him when he is around Eve. He wants her to trust him but these restless times do not encourage confidence. Eve feels something special for Julio; however, she must protect her family even at the cost of her own happiness.

Historical novelist Lindsay Townsend spirits her readers to the Island of Rhodes, painting a gorgeous setting with words, among the ancient streets and rolling countryside during the fascist Mussolini’s pre-WWII reign. A SECRET TREASURE has a solid well-researched background that brings this time and place to life. As the suspenseful plot unfolds; we are treated to well-defined characters, smart dialog, thrilling escapades and a beautiful developing romance between unlikely participants. I guarantee that readers will not be able to put down Lindsay Townsend’s engrossing SECRET TREASURE until the last entertaining page is read.

A new article claims that ebooks will never replace paperbacks. While I’m sure we can all agree that there are times for paper books, I’m already seeing ebooks replace paperbacks… on my own bookshelf. Now when I see a title I want I go hunting for the ebook. Fast, quick, and on my computer before I can blink (assuming my internet connection isn’t crapping out. :))

I can also see ebooks doing well in certain niches. Travel. Reference. Technical manuals. Anything where people will likely be searching for specific information.

What do you think? Are ebooks replacing paperbacks in your household?

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Dear Reader,

Happy Harvest Time!

I have a quick note for you. Cobblestone Press has offered a contract for Power of Seduction. WoooHooo! This is the sequeal to Portrait of Seduction (still available). No word on a release date yet, but it is in the pipeline.

Here’s the Unofficial blurb for it:

Cassidy Sinclair’s life is turned upside down when she comes face to face with the man who haunts her dreams, tempting her with unrequited kisses.

Viktor Kemp isn’t a bodyguard. He’s an Executioner for the Alliance of Others, one of eleven elite operatives charged with finding and killing rogue Others. But when Cassidy finds herself in danger, he’ll doing everything he can to protect her. But protecting her means not giving in to temptation.

And every wolf has his breaking point.

And don’t forget to get your copy of Portrait of Seduction:

Four hundred years ago vampire Carter Vaggio was sentenced to 1000 days in the sunlight. He burned repeatedly but didn’t die.

Now he’s a famous artist, hired to paint heiress Victoria Aragon’s portrait.  When he meets her she is a balm for his soul.  But she’s been led to believe that witches and vampires are myths.  This Halloween everything will change.

She’s intent on seduction.  He just wants to win her heart. But what will happen when she finds out that ghosts, witches, werewolves, and shape shifters are “alive” and well in Manhattan?  And that she just slept with a vampire…

Buy It: http://www.cobblestone-press.com/catalog/books/portraitofseduction.htm

And Slow Burn is still available:

Crystal Reed, librarian turned stripper turned author, has been burned by love before. After her two month    book tour, she meets sexy radio host Garrett Vartan.  She’s attracted him like a moth to a flame.

 Buy It:  http://www.cobblestone-press.com/catalog/books/slowburn.htm

Love,
Madison

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