my face is all a-blushing...

but here's a bit of naughty fun for those of us that have been "good" all year long (or not ;), plus I love giveaway contests! Go bravely forth and comment, and a Happy and Safe Holiday Season to All.

faceless works for me...

and I have read this discussion/opinion on the topic elsewhere. What am I blathering on about? Well, it's about book covers, and whether one may have a preference for the full cover models or just a headless torso or a profile shot or something else.

My thoughts: this first one works for me. And this cover too. What is NOT left to the imagination is all good :) and the rest I can make up in my head just fine!



This one in the middle, though I longingly wait for the book, has faces I have seen on other covers so I will just try to forget how the characters are portrayed on the front, and concentrate on the description within by the author.


I will happily make an exception for this last cover. I do not easily recognize him. If you know his name (and any other vital statistics), please pass them on ;)

more than a beautiful cover...

the stories sound equally fabulous! One of the authors in this collection is Kristina Wright, and she is published in various areas. To celebrate her (contribution to the) latest release Bedding Down, she's got a neat giveaway contest going on. Check it out, as a book is always a perfect gift - for oneself and/or for someone special. "One Night in Winter" is the novella by Kristina. This is one read I'm looking forward to snuggling up with!

i've discovered...

some great reads and new-to-me authors through Samhain Publishing. There's something else fun - a generous holiday contest/giveaway - going on right now from Angela James, Samhain's Executive Editor. Prizes include Kindles, online bookstore certificates, and books! Check out the full details.