Some trailer love for my ‘Wild Encounter’ trailer from USA Today online here (click).
“This trailer does everything right to set the stage for a great romantic suspense. Driving soundtrack, evocative words and a touch of snarky humor. Love.” USA Today
The excitement continues. ‘Wild Encounter’ has been nominated by reviewers for Best Action-Adventure/RomanticSuspense of 2012 over at The Romance Reviews website.
This is a great endorsement of one of my favourite books because TRR reviews thousands of books every year.
I’m extremely excited that ‘Wild Encounter’ was nominated for Romantic Suspense of the year by the Australian Romance Readers Association and will be holding my breath at the awards event on Saturday night — but only a little bit. When Nora Roberts and two times winner, Helene Young, are your competition it doesn’t pay to get too excited 
But it’s lovely to have a reason to be excited at the dinner.
Saturday February 16th, 2013
If you’re in Perth and looking to learn more about me or about writing romance here’s a great in-person opportunity. I’ll be at Midland Library just after Valentines Day meeting readers and signing books.
Hope to see you there.
http://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Lists/Events/Events_List/Author_Visit_-_Nikki_Logan
Three brand new Christmas romances tumbling-over with puppies in one big, festive Christmas read. Includes “The Patter of Paws at Christmas” by Nikki Logan.
Just send me a picture of your festive Christmas puppy (‘puppies’ of all ages welcome) and I’ll feature the best dozen on my blog during TheTwelve Dogs of Christmas leading up to Christmas Day. Everyone who finals gets a copy of ‘A Puppy for Christmas’ (out now). Send entries to nikki@nikkilogan.com.au by November 30th, 2012.
Courtesy http://www.lipmag.com
Baubles hanging from its ears. Rolling in tinsel. Wearing a Chrismtas Hat. Sitting under the tree… whatever you can think of. Most festive and gorgeous wins!
Heading off to GenreCon (Sydney) this weekend for a weekend of all things genre fiction. Representing RWA and a great chance to see what’s happening outside romance. If you’re there, come say hi!
“WILD ENCOUNTER is a magnificent piece of work as it entertains and delights while it keeps you on the edge of your seat. [snip] From the first page, the action never stops. Inter-spaced with sizzling romance as Clare and Simon battle their way through misunderstandings and their own insecurities, this is one romantic suspense you don’t want to miss! I can’t wait to read more of Nikki Logan’s works.” Top Pick, 5 stars (The Romance Review) Read the Review
“The pages absolutely fly by in this romantic suspense tale. The author conveys both the romance and the danger of her veterinarian-heroine’s love-affair with her job and the places it takes her to, with deft insider knowledge.” Read the Review
“This story is full of suspense and sexual tension that not even a machete could cut through it. It held me entranced from the beginning and wouldn’t let go until the last page.” Read the Review Rating 5 stars (BookSniffers Anonymous)
“Raw, edgy and hot, Wild Encounter certainly doesn’t disappoint” – Rating 4 ¾ stars (Realm of Romance) Read the Review
“I don’t know how Clare managed to keep from keeling over from a heart attack. Really. I think I had about 3 mini heart attacks for her!” Rating – B (MangaManiacCafe) Read the Review
“Dangerous, sexy, and enthralling, Wild Encounter had me hooked from the start and completely engrossed in not only the characters but the rich setting as well.” Read the Review
“Wild Encounter is definitely a ‘one-sitting’ kind of book. I fell in love with the characters and the setting and loved every moment of it. If you are a fan of romance but need some action along with it this is definitely the perfect book for you.” Rating 4 stars (KBooks) Read the Review
‘Wild Encounter has an enthralling solid story line with enough suspense, romance, and surprises that will keep you glued to your seat throughout the whole book.’ Read the Review
“Whoa! This book was so good and so completely different from everything that is out on the market right now.” Rating 5 stars (Goodreads) Read the Review
“Clare is an intelligent, strong and feisty character. I’m so done with damsel-like characters and appreciate a story all the more when a female character uses whatever resources are in her wheelhouse.” Rating B- (The Book Pushers) Read the Review
“Wild Encounter grabs you and drags you in. It is filled with danger and attraction.” Read the Review
Copyright Entangled Publishing
It’s finally here! I debuted in Romantic Suspense this week with Wild Encounter which is set amidst wild dogs in Africa. I think the cover is amazing and I had a heap of fun making a trailer to match. Buy the book
A wildlife release mission in Africa turns deadly when the convoy is hijacked by smugglers, and veterinarian Clare Delaney is taken hostage. Terrified for her life and her animals, the intrepid Clare establishes a rapport with the man she believes is the criminals’ leader, and reluctantly finds herself under his protection…and falling hard for the enigmatic man.
Alpha-to-the-max Simon deVries sees right through his sexy captive’s attempt to seduce her way to freedom. So when their simmering attraction flares into true passion, it takes them both by surprise. Now he’s torn between completing his secret mission and letting her escape without telling her his true identity. He knows if he lets her go, he will be risking his career, his life…and his heart.
Mills & Boon Short Stories is releasing my novella that appeared in the 2010 ‘New Voices’ anthology as a standalone novella on May 15 via Amazon/Kindle.
This book is set in the fictional ‘Banjo’s Ridge’ (Queensland) and features a shut-in heroine, a rugged outback ranger and four gorgeous dogs.
Check it out if you were missing this from your collection
Starting a new book is always the most exciting. Even more than finishing a book because you’re all fresh and full of ideas when looking at a cursor blinking on a blank page.
Over Easter I got the go-ahead on my latest work, set in London and running from Valentines Day to Valentines Day the following year. It’s a cautionary tale about not settling for ‘near enough’ — not because I think women should hold out for perfect (which of us is perfect, after all?) but because I think being alone is not so very scary that you should take just anyone rather than be in a relationship with yourself.
Fortunately for my new heroine, Mr ‘Near Enough’ takes matters into his own hands and stops her from making a huge mistake. Which is great because Mr Right sneaks up on her while she’s busy NOT looking for him.
This book (working title ‘That Valenines Girl…’) is due 1 June so I have some serious writing to do between now and then, but I’ll keep you appraised as it progresses.
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I’ve been nominated as Australian Romance Author of the year in ARRA’s annual awards. A surprise and an honour. Thanks so much to everyone who voted. Keep supporting those Aussie titles.
“Rapunzel in New York” has been nominated in ARRA’s Best Short/Category list. Not bad for a book not released here yet! Thanks to the members of the Australian Romance Readers Association for the vote of confidence.
So a month or so ago I got an email from my editor letting me know my latest book had been accepted (yay) and asking me whether I could ‘squeeze in’ a novella before my next deadline. I hesitated because my schedule was carefully constructed to give me some time off over Christmas after I wrote-through the last two holiday seasons.
“It’s a Christmas book…” she hinted.
Mmmmm… vaguely more interested, I’ve never written a Christmas book… Then she brought out the kryptonite
“…and it has to have puppies in it.”
A puppy-based Christmas book. SOLD!
Image courtesy Wikipedia under Creative Commons
Instead, mine’s about a litter of wild-dogs and the conservationists working to help save them.
Aren’t they adorabubble!! African Wild Dog pups. I’ll let you know how I go when it’s all over!! Back to the keyboard…
I’ve just sold another book to Harlequin (part of an eight-book continuity fantastically sandwiched between Marion Lennox and Patricia Thayer *sigh*) and it’s been given a title and release date.
Release: August 2012
Title: Slow Dance with the Sheriff
I don’t always get excited by the titles given to my books by Harlequin’s marketing team but this one I *love*. It’s exactly right for the tone and the story.
Nice work marketing peeps!
New title
My latest book, set in Texas, has been scheduled for release August 2012 and titled Slow Dance with the Sheriff. Loving that title.
Nominated!!
‘The Soldier’s Untamed Heart’ has been nominated for an RT Reviewers’ Choice award for series romance. Huge honour.
New website coming soon
The time has come. Having lots of fun working with the designers on a new nature look.
8-book Continuity
End Sept: handed in my eighth of a texas-set family saga. Learned a lot being part of such a big series. Should be out mid 2012.
RWA Conference
Presenting a workshop on the importance of author BRANDING at the annual conference of Romance Writers of Australia in Melbourne, August 2011
Busy writing Deep into the married hero story. Tricky topic, challenging book.
