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Undone by the Duke – Giveaway #6

February 12, 2013

It’s time for giveaway #6! If you missed giveaway #1 for one of my books, giveaway #2 for Larissa Ione, giveaway #3 for Margery Scott, giveaway #4 for Kristan Higgins, or giveaway #5 for Connie Brockway, you can still go back and enter them.

Maisey Yates has been a good friend of mine since she blazed onto the bestseller lists with her Presents alpha males. She’s offering up a copy of her newest book, Heir to a Desert Legacy.

Sayid al Kadar was trained from childhood to be a warrior. He’s fought, he’s conquered-but was never meant to rule…

Thrust reluctantly to the throne, Sheikh Sayid is shocked to discover a child who is his country’s true heir, and he’ll do anything to protect him, even if it means taking on the child’s aunt!

Chloe James might behave like a tigress protecting her cub, but this trained soldier can see her weak spot. Taking Chloe as his bride would appease the people of his kingdom, and provide the perfect outlet for the blistering chemistry between them….

If you’d like a chance to win, do one of the following. Using your Twitter account, tweet:
Hoping to win Heir to a Desert Legacy by @maiseyyates on the release date of Undone by the Duke by @michellewilling http://www.amazon.com/Undone-Duke-Secrets-Silk-ebook/dp/B009HX5VUA

Make sure you follow both of us, so we can send you a direct message if you’ve won.

If you don’t have a Twitter account, please sign up for my newsletter below (if you haven’t already) and send an e-mail to me, telling me whether you’d prefer print or e-book, and if it’s print, please include your name and address.

One winner will be chosen from Twitter and one from e-mail. You can enter both! Good luck, and all winners will be announced tonight.
No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.

Undone by the Duke – Giveaway #5

February 12, 2013

It’s time for giveaway #4! If you missed giveaway #1 for one of my books, giveaway #2 for Larissa Ione, giveaway #3 for Margery Scott, or giveaway #4 for Kristan Higgins, you can still go back and enter them.

Connie Brockway writes amazing Historical romances. Her newest release in the anthology, The Lady Most Willing, with authors Eloisa James and Julia Quinn is a hilarious story that you’ll absolutely love.

At the behest of three of the most talented historical romance authors writing today, you are cordially invited to a ball. No, a party. No . . . a kidnapping.

Taran Ferguson, laird of his clan, is determined that his ancient (if not so honorable) birthright be secured before he dies. When both his nephews refuse to wed, the old reprobate takes matters into his own hands: he raids a ball and makes off with four likely brides . . .

Miss Marilla Chisholm-the bonniest lass in Scotland, and an heiress to boot.

Miss Fiona Chisholm-her older sister, another fine choice (but for that tiny stain on her reputation).

Lady Cecily Tarleton-true, she’s an English beauty, but very, very rich.

Miss Catriona Burns-without name or fortune, clearly someone made a mistake.

Oh, yes. And one very irate duke.

Because somewhere there must be one lady most willing to love a Scottish lord.

To win a print or e-book copy of The Lady Most Willing, just subscribe to my newsletter below and send me an email telling me that you’d like to win Connie Brockway’s book, and whether you’d prefer print or e-book. One random winner will be chosen from the entries, and the winner will be announced tonight. Good luck to all!
No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.

Undone by the Duke – Giveaway #4

February 12, 2013

It’s time for giveaway #4! If you missed giveaway #1 for one of my books, giveaway #2 for Larissa Ione, or giveaway #3 for Margery Scott, you can still go back and enter them.

One of my favorite authors and friends is Kristan Higgins. She writes hilarious contemporary romances, and she has a new book coming out on February 28th, The Best Man, that is already on my pre-order list.

Her Rita-Award winning book Catch of the Day is a book I’ve read and re-read many times. It will make you laugh and cry, and it stays with you for a long time. If you haven’t tried one of Kristan’s books before, now’s your chance! I’m giving away a copy of Catch of the Day to one lucky reader (your choice, print or e-book).

Sparks will fly, but this catch of the day could be the dish of a lifetime!

First Date a la Maggie

Take one lovelorn diner owner (me)
A generous helping of nosy local gossips
A dollop of envy at married sister’s perfect life
A splash of divine intervention (my matchmaking priest)

Combine ingredients and add one strong-but-silent lobsterman with a hidden heart of gold.

Just subscribe to my newsletter below (if you haven’t already) and then send me an e-mail telling me you’d like to win Kristan’s book and which version you prefer. Please include your address if you’re requesting print. One winner will be announced tonight, chosen at random from all entries. Good luck!

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.

Undone by the Duke Giveaway #3

February 12, 2013

It’s time for giveaway #3! If you missed giveaway #1 and giveaway #2, you can still go back and enter them.

I’ve known Margery Scott for nearly twenty years. She writes both suspense and historical books and has been a dear friend. I’m going to give away two different Kindle e-books by Margery. Both are historical westerns, if you love a good cowboy story. First is a copy of Emma’s Wish.

Still grieving his wife’s death, Sam Jenkins needs a mother for his children. He can’t build his ranch and care for three precocious youngsters alone. Emma Witherspoon has accepted the fact that she will never have a husband and children of her own, but that doesn’t ease the ache in her heart. When Emma makes Sam an offer he can’t refuse, neither of them can foresee the changes in their lives because of two little words – “I do.”

Second, Margery is offering a copy of her newest novella, Cade.

When revenge leads Cade Morgan to hold up a stagecoach and kidnap his childhood friend, Isabella Morrow, he discovers his feelings for her are stronger than ever. He suspects Bella feels the same way, so why is she intent on marrying another man? And what kind of future can he offer her now that he’s wanted by the law?

For your chance to win, subscribe to my newsletter below (if you haven’t already), and e-mail me, telling me that you’d like to win one of Margery’s books. I’ll draw two winning entries at random and winners will be announced tonight. Good luck!
No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.

Undone by the Duke – Giveaway #2

February 12, 2013

If you missed the first giveaway, you can still enter to win a copy of one of my books here!

To celebrate my release of Undone by the Duke, I wanted to thank many authors who have helped me along the way and supported me. Paranormal Romance Author Larissa Ione has been a wonderful friend to me (and has given me many nudges along the way when I struggled with the writing). Today, I’m giving away two copies of her newest book, Rogue Rider, and two copies of her e-novella, “Eternity Embraced.”

For your chance to win, please use your Twitter account and tweet one of the following (just cut and paste):

Hoping to win a copy of Rogue Rider by @larissaione to celebrate the release of Undone by the Duke by @michellewilling. www.amazon.com/Undone-Duke-Secrets-Silk-ebook/dp/B009HX5VUA/

or

Hoping to win Eternity Embraced by @larissaione to celebrate the release of Undone by the Duke by @michellewilling. www.amazon.com/Undone-Duke-Secrets-Silk-ebook/dp/B009HX5VUA/

Please follow our accounts so we can send you a direct message if you are the winner.

If you don’t have a Twitter account, please sign up for my newsletter below (if you haven’t already) and send an e-mail to me, telling me whether you’d prefer print or e-book, and if it’s print, please include your name and address.

One winner will be chosen from Twitter and one from e-mail. You can enter both! Good luck, and all winners will be announced tonight.
No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.

Release Day – Undone by the Duke

February 12, 2013

Today is the release date for Undone by the Duke! I’m so excited about this book, and I hope you’ll enjoy my first Regency romance. This book is much longer than my previous books, and it’s a cross between Project Runway and Little Women. Romantic Times gave the book a 4-star rating and the reviewer wrote, “Well written, aptly conveying a strong sense of family among the sisters, the quartet shows great promise.”

New York Times Bestselling Author Connie Brockway also recommended the book: “Back to the past for Michelle Willingham’s Undone by the Duke! Beautiful, gentrified Victoria Andrews sews fantasy lingerie for an aristocratic clientele. But when a wounded duke in disguise shows up at her doorstep, she sets her needle to another use. Before you can say Victoria’s Secret, the duke and the agoraphobic lady are unraveling each other’s fears, pasts, and hearts, in a tender, exquisitely romantic tale. I so enjoyed this quietly intense and richly satisfying romance.”

The book is on sale for $3.99 in Kindle format, $7.16 in paperback, and UK readers can get a Kindle copy for only £0.99 from today until February 17th. If you don’t have a Kindle, you can download the free Kindle app to use on any tablet or smart phone. If you have a Nook or other e-reader, I’ve asked that the book be made DRM free so that you can download a Kindle version to your computer and use the free Calibre software to convert the file to the format of your choice.

Today to celebrate my release, I’m going to be hosting giveaways throughout the day. Many, many authors have supported me throughout the years of my writing, and I’d like to thank them for always being such a wonderful support. I’ll send out alerts via Facebook and Twitter of what each giveaway is, and you can go back and enter previous giveaways. All giveaways will be announced tonight, to give many people the chance to enter.

The first giveaway is for one of my own titles! This one is specific to Kindle readers (if you prefer print, I’ll be doing print giveaways later in the day. If you live in the UK, I’ll give away a Kindle version of Undone by the Duke to five winners. For U.S. readers, I’m giving away a copy of The Warrior’s Touch to five winners. If you are in Australia or another country where you can access the titles from either Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com, let me know that in your e-mail and you are also eligible to enter. To enter, just subscribe to my newsletter below and then send me an e-mail telling me whether you’d like the U.S. book or the UK book. I’ll draw five random winners for each version and announce the winners later this evening. Good luck!
No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited.

Advent Winner

December 10, 2012

And the winner of my Advent giveaway is . . . Fedora Chen! Fedora correctly answered that Liam and Adriana fled the Holy Land on their way to Ireland. Congratulations! If you’d like to read the rest of the story, it can be found in the collection Warriors in Winter. Enjoy!

All entries in my contest are still entered toward our Grand Prize of a Kindle Fire. We will announce the winner on December 24th. In the meantime, feel free to enter the remaining authors below!

My Advent Giveaway

December 2, 2012

Thanks for visiting! Today is my day for the Advent Giveaway, and I’m offering a $25 Amazon gift card to one lucky winner (odds depend upon the number of total entries, one entry per person). The winner will be chosen from among my newsletter subscribers and the drawing will be held on Monday, December 10th.

If you’re not yet a subscriber, all you have to do is scroll down to the bottom of this page and input your e-mail address (in the box beside the word Newsletter) to subscribe. Once you’ve confirmed your subscription, visit the excerpt page for Warriors in Winter here and e-mail me (michelle AT michellewillingham.com) the answer to the following question:

In the story “A Season to Forgive,” Adriana and Liam fled a certain place when they came to Ireland. Where was it?

Please send the answer, using the same e-mail address you used for your subscription so I can confirm your entry. Good luck!

Harlequin Historical Advent Calendar

November 27, 2012

Autumn News

July 8, 2012

Here in Virginia, it takes longer for the leaves to change colors, but already it’s growing cooler outside. The children are playing soccer, and I’m hard at work on new books. I will have three new releases in the coming months–lots of new stories to share! The first is a MacEgan Christmas anthology of three intertwined stories about the children of the MacEgan Brothers. Liam, Rhiannon, and Brianna will all have their stories in Warriors in Winter. It is already available in Germany under the title Historical Weihnachtsband 005. It will be available November 13, 2012, in stores and online in the U.S. and the first week of December in the UK. The e-book version will be out on December 1st.

The next story available will be The Accidental Prince, the sequel to The Accidental Princess. I always wanted to write a story for Karl von Lohenberg, and his book will be available February 19th in stores and March 1st in e-book form.

Last, is Undone by the Duke, my very first single-title Regency, coming from Amazon Montlake. I’d always wanted to write a longer book, and this one is 1/3 longer than all the other books I’ve written. It’s about an agoraphobic heroine who hasn’t left the house in five years and a duke who lands on her doorstep. It will be available in print and e-book format on February 12, 2013, just in time for Valentine’s Day! It will be a quartet of books, linked by the series name Secrets in Silk.

At the moment, I am working on three different projects. First, I’m working on Unraveled by the Rebel, book two in the Secrets in Silk series. I’m also working on a story for Dougal MacKinloch (tentatively titled Rescued by the Highland Warrior) that will be in an anthology, available in May 2013. Last, I’m writing book 2 in a Viking series that will begin next September 2013. I’ve been very busy–can you tell?!

The family is doing well, and the children are enjoying school. My youngest son is in kindergarten, and he constantly entertains me with information he’s learning. Last night, I blinked when he asked, “Mom, where did I come from?” I quickly answered, “The hospital.” Then he shook his head and said, “No, Mom, I mean what store did you buy me from?” 🙂

At the end of next month, I’ll be participating in the Harlequin Historical Advent Calendar. Look for daily giveaways from our authors and a grand prize of a Kindle Fire (or equivalent value Kindle)!

If you’d like to be e-mailed whenever I have a new release out, please scroll down to the bottom of this page and enter your e-mail address in the box after the word Newsletter. I only send out occasional newsletters during a new release month.

Sending out very best wishes to all of you!

Michelle