Summer is right around the corner and school is almost out. Although I equate this time of year with long lazy days filled with scorching hot reads, this summer I'm going to be knee deep in edits and writing.

What am I going to do instead? I'm going to give one lucky reader a $25.00 shopping spree at All Romance eBooks (cause you know I love's my eBooks) AND a signed copy of this month's bookclub pick--Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher.

To enter you must (1) be on Sam's newsletter mailing list and (2) send in your entry via the contact form on Sam's website. Provide your snail mail address along with the phrase "June Contest".

May 2009: 5/9 Join Samantha and a slew of other authors, including S.J. Day, Jim and Shannon Butcher, and Jeff Marriott at the Mysterious Galaxy Birthday Bash in San Diego! Sam will be signing Forbidden: The Temptation at 3:00 pm following an author spotlight segment.

Let the fabulous Moira Rogers get you hooked on a new paranormal series with spring. She's holding a contest for 50, including the Forbidden Series! Check out the details here!

And, if that's not enticing enough. I have another contest...

This contest is for every girl who wishes she had her very own sexy shapeshifter to take to bed. One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of Forbidden: The Temptation along with their very own werewolf plush. For your own safety I have to tell you, the book comes with a disclaimer...

Warning: This book contains raging winter storms, truly inspiring sex, a kick-butt heroine, and one very hot, dirty-talking cowboy...who's sometimes furry. To enter you must (1) be on Sam's newsletter mailing list and (2) send in your entry via the contact form on Sam's website. Provide your snail mail address along with the phrase "I want my own Were!".

Read on for a note from Samantha:

Dear Reader.

Welcome to my little corner of cyberspace.

Creating characters and developing stories is something that I love to do. It brings me joy. Sharing those stories, knowing that my characters are capturing the imagination of others? Well, that's even a greater thrill. Without you, I couldn't do what I do. So thank you for your support, thank you for your encouragement, and most importantly--thank you for stepping inside my imagination and helping me realize my dreams.

Yours,