What a blast 2010 has been! So much has happened in my life that I’m grateful for, including all your warm wishes and kind compliments as my fans have meant a lot to me. Each fan is very special and taking the time to read my stories warms my heart. This past year Trail of Kisses (February) and The Millionaire’s Ultimate Catch (October) were released, which finalized the Ladies of Distinction series. A donation from The Millionaire’s Ultimate Catch sales will be donated to Haitian charities, as promised.
This year I also finished up my term as president of Romance Writers of America. The experience was rich and fulfilling. Serving the community of romance fiction writers was an honor. Having a successful annual conference in Orlando, FL was a great culmination of the organization’s accomplishments.
Earlier this year, I also discovered a young German band called Tokio Hotel. I went to Milan, Turin, and Padova with my daughter and friends to see them in concert. The trip also doubled for great research and story ideas, not to mention shopping at the great fashion houses. I look forward to creating stories with an Italian setting.
I’ll be giving away books from my backlist released 2009 and earlier until March 31, 2011. Simply email me with your address (michellemonkou@comcast.net) and you will receive a book. One book per person and until supplies last.
Have a warm winter and looking forward to 2011.
Latest Reviews
"TRAIL OF KISSES (4.5) Monkou wraps up the Ladies of Distinction series with an emotional powerhouse of a story. Each character's heartaches and triumphs are well depicted. Placed against the backdrop of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, this story is a definite keeper.”—Debbie R. Sims, Romantic Times BOOK reviews
"Only In Paradise (4) Well-written characters, a perfectly paced story and an exotic locale blend together in this entertaining book.”—Romantic Times
"No One But You by Michelle Monkou is romance at its best—fun, sexy, memorable." —Francis Ray, Essence bestselling author
"No One But You (4) ... a story that moves from beginning to end."—Romantic Times
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