Good stuff
April 20, 2008: I’m delighted to announce that:
- Beat of Temptation won the Best Novella section of the Sir Julius Vogel Awards
- Caressed By Ice won the Best Paranormal, and Beat of Temptation , the Best Short Story, in the 2007-8 AAR Reader Poll
- Caressed By Ice won a Fantasm Award for Best Psychic Romance
I’m also very happy to share that Slave to Sensation is to be published in Japanese!
And for those of you who love ebooks, BooksOnBoard is continuing their promotion on my titles in e-format until the end of May. Just enter NaliniOnBoard (case sensitive) at checkout to get a 28% discount off the list price.
February 25, 2008:
What a month it’s been!
- Mine to Possess hit both the New York Times Extended Bestseller list and the USA Today Bestseller list!!
- The Japanese translation of Bound By Marriage hit #1 in it’s first week of sales! You can see the Japanese cover on the Bound By Marriage page.
- Caressed By Ice won a CAPA Award in the Best Paranormal Romance category!
- Both Caressed By Ice and Visions of Heat are finalists in the Shapeshifter category of the P.E.A.R.L. Awards!
- Caressed By Ice , Visions of Heat & Beat of Temptation are all finalists in the Sir Julius Vogel Awards!
- Also, don’t forget that BooksOnBoard is offering 28% off the list price on all my titles in electronic format! To get the discount, just enter NaliniOnBoard (case sensitive) as a promotional code during checkout. The offer's open till midnight, March 31st, so happy shopping!
January 22 , 2008: Mine to Possess is garnering some incredible reviews. It’s already being called “ the must read for 2008!” Swing by the MtP page to read more.
Not only is Caressed By Ice a nominee for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, it’s been nominated in both the CAPA, and Fantasm Awards, as well as being chosen as one of the Top Books of 2007 by Lifetime TV’s Romance B(u)y The Blog! December 16, 2007:
Hostage to Pleasure now has an official release date of September 2008
November 24 , 2007: Slave to Sensation was chosen by AAR readers as one of their top 100 all time favorite romances!
Caressed By Ice was voted the best Print Paranormal Romance in the Fall N.O.R. Awards!
Beat of Temptation (part of An Enchanted Season) received an A+ /Desert Isle Keeper review from All About Romance.
Both Slave to Sensation and Visions of Heat are to be published in German.
September 14 , 2007: Many of you have written to ask if the Psy/Changeling books are available as ebooks. I’m delighted to tell you that Caressed By Ice has been released in this format, and is available at all major e-book retailers. However, the first two books are not yet available as ebooks. I’ll keep you updated if and when that happens.
More fabulous reviews for Caressed By Ice!: “Wow. Just... wow…The relationship between Judd and Brenna is amazing, full of passion and a sense of both inevitability and yearning, because having love developing between them seems as necessary as it is impossible…”
~ Rosario’s Reading Journal
“…Caressed by Ice is a compelling read with wonderfully developed characters and the strong world-building that has made Singh a star. Readers will revel in this latest installment with two of the most riveting secondary characters from the previous novels. I certainly did.”
~ All About Romance
“…Do not miss CARESSED BY ICE! With a truly inspired mix of passion and danger, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat. [It]…will surely earn itself a place among your favorites…” ~ Lori Ann, Romance Reviews Today
“…head and shoulders above its other paranormal romance brethren.”
~ Dear Author
“J udd Lauren is Singh's most fascinating character to date…Caressed By Ice delivers increasingly inventive world building, intrigue-filled plotting, and a complicated and satisfying love story - and will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.”
~ Martina Bexte, Bookloons
“…a mesmerizing series…(Reviewer’s Choice Award)”
~ Kathy Andrico, The Road to Romance
“If I had to choose only a few authors whose works I could take to a deserted island, Ms. Singh would be on that list.”
~ Leslee, Night Owl Romance Reviews
“…This is a wonderful story and I cannot recommend it highly enough!”
~Chere Gruver, ParaNormal Romance Reviews
“…Ms. Singh is sure to win new readers with this release. I highly recommend the series and CARESSED BY ICE to all fans of paranormal romances.”
~ Wendy Keel, The Romance Readers Connection
“…Nalini Singh continues to dazzle and ensnare new readers with each addition to the Psy/Changeling series.”
~ Cynthia, A Romance Review
“…an amazing book that I will read again and again.”
~ LeeAnn Coffee Time Romance
August 12, 2007: I’m very excited to report that I’ve just sold three more books in the Psy/Changeling series. Yep, that means the series is now contracted up to book 7, plus a couple of novellas! See the Psy Behind the Scenes page for a breakdown of future releases.
Plus Mine to Possess (Clay’s story) is now available for pre-order on Amazon.
And here are some
fantastic new reviews for Caressed By Ice!:
"Craving the passionate and electrifying world created by the mega-talented Singh? Your next fix is here! Without question, this is one of most original and thrilling paranormal series on the market and each new chapter delivers not only romance and danger, but the evolution of a world. Mind-blowing!”
~
RomanticTimes BookClub 4.5 stars, Top Pick! “Nalini Singh has solidified her spot as one of the leading authors in the genre with CARESSED BY ICE. I simply can’t rave enough about this series!”
~ C2Kwips and Kritiques
“…a fast-paced, edge-of your seat romantic paranormal that will pull you straight into the story and into the amazing Psy/Changeling world that Nalini Singh created! Another superb book from up and coming author Nalini Singh! A definite recommend read.”
~ Romance Reader At Heart
“Caressed by Ice is a fascinating, intriguing paranormal, science fiction story that will enthrall those who love otherworldly plots lived by passionate, fully engaged characters like Brenna and Judd!”
~ Crystal Reviews
“There really are not words powerful enough to describe just how much I enjoyed every single page of this story…CARESSED BY ICE will surely stand out as the paranormal romance of the year. This book will leave an indelible impression on your mind and have you eagerly, anxiously, awaiting the next in the series. Fantastic, magnetic, and tender; these words hardly do justice to the romance of Brenna and Judd. Grab this book and do not let go!”
~Romance Junkies
“Caressed by Ice has a fiery ending and fantastic plot and characters that readers are sure to enjoy. Singh has created an amazing science fiction world that just keeps getting better with each novel.”
~ Paranormal Romance Writers
“The highly imaginative, compelling drama Ms. Singh began only continues to grow in complexity and depth.”
~ Huntress Reviews
“I just want to say something first, damn, Judd is HOT. He is supposed to be cold as ice, he is anything but that…You can almost feel Judd’s pain as he tries to break from his conditioning and become part of Brenna’s pack. Brenna is fighting to become more than just a victim. I hope you buy this book when it comes out in September and enjoy it as much as I did….”
~ Rebecca from Nancy’s Trade A Book
“ The first thing I have to say about Caressed by Ice is WOW. Nalini Singh has out done herself with this one. This was the best Psy Changeling book that I've read…[T]his series seems to be getting better and better I can't wait to see what Ms. Singh has in store for us next.”
~ Tammie King of Night Owl Romance
“Nalini Singh has returned to her Psy-Changeling world and has penned yet another novel that just amazes me with its intricate rules and the way that the characters interact within them…”
~ Fallen Angel Reviews July 7, 2007: A couple of brilliant early reviews for Caressed By Ice:
“Right up there with J.R. Ward’s ‘Black Dagger’ series and Feehan’s later ‘Dark’ books, ‘Caressed by Ice’ is a must read for any paranormal romance connoisseur.”
~ Kristin Smith, Borders Romance Expert
“…I’m gonna say it again. I loved this book.”
~ Scooper Speaks
June 9, 2007: I’m very excited to announce that I’ve sold a new series to Berkley. The first book is titled Angel's Blood. The release date is likely to be sometime around 2009 - I’ll put up more information about the book closer to the date but it involves a bounty hunter who hunts vampires for their angelic masters.
June 9, 2007: I’m also thrilled to announce that both Slave to Sensation and Visions of Heat are to be translated into Thai! And more good news - StS gained a wonderful third placing in the Best Shapeshifter category of the NightOwl Romance Awards.
May 13, 2007: In the Awesome News department, Slave to Sensation has won a Golden Rose Award from Love Romances! May 13, 2007: A brilliant new review for Visions of Heat from Romantic Times BookClub Magazine:
In a genre filled with talent, Singh really stands out. Book two of her original and complex series has all the necessary ingredients for an outstanding story. She breathes life into her characters, filling them with passion and strength. This is one of the best paranormal series out there! 4.5 Stars, Top Pick!
April 7, 2007: Visions Of Heat hit some fabulous lists, including Barnes and Noble (#7 on the the romance mass market list and #30 on the overall mass market list), Waldenbooks (#14 on the overall mass market list) and Bookscan (#18 on the romance mass market list and #40 on the overall mass market list)! This is all due to the support of you, my readers, so a thousand times, thank you.
More reviews of Visions Of Heat:
 Ms. Singh has created another wonderful addition to this series and Visions continues to build on the momentum of the first book. Old secondary characters return, new ones are introduced, and the reader is left desperate for the next installment. This is definitely her breakout series and Ms. Singh will soon be one of the romance heavy-hitters."
~Kristin Smith, Borders Romance Expert (NY)
“… This author just moved to the top of my auto-buy list…I loved Visions of Heat …I can’t wait for the next one…” (Desert Isle Keeper)
~ All About Romance
4.5 Stars, Top Pick!
~ Romantic Times BookClub Magazine
“… a must read for any paranormal romance lover.”
~Nightowl Romance
"...brace yourselves because the second installment of the Psy-Changeling series will set all your senses ablaze and leave your fingers singed with each turn of the page. VISIONS OF HEAT is that intense!..."
~Romance Junkies, 5 Ribbons
“… Visions of Heat stuns with its compelling storyline and then pulls you in with its fantastic characters and thrilling romance…”
~ The Romance Studio
"…Visions brings us deeper into this very fascinating universe and showcases a romance that, as different as it is to that of STS, is just as wonderful..."
~Rosario's Reading Journal
“…Nalini Singh has written another winner in VISIONS OF HEAT. Fast paced and full of intriguing bits and pieces, this story kept me up all night. Don’t miss this fabulous read…”
~Romance Reviews Today
“… Visions of Heat is a multi-faceted paranormal romance with great characters, complex world-building, and a sometimes chilling, yet thrilling, plot... a truly great sigh-inducing read, which I highly recommend.”
~ Once Upon A Romance
“VISIONS OF HEAT is the second book in a fantastic paranormal romance series! Singh puts her own unique spin on psychics and shape shifters….”
~ Fresh Fiction
“The world-building is again incredibly strong…both Slave to Sensation and Visions of Heat have made it to the keeper pile….”
~ Dionne Galace
February 18, 2007: More great reviews for Visions Of Heat!
"…Singh is such a talented author and her books are absolutely phenomenal. I fell in love with the world she created and the characters that she gives soo much emotion to. VISIONS OF HEAT is penned with an intensity that only Nalini Singh can give to a story… I really cannot say enough about how unique Singh's storyline is…Her characters are so well thought out and written that you can't help but fall in love with them. Everything about this story is perfect and if you're a paranormal reader, this is one book that you have to read!"
~Julie Kornhausl for Romance Reader At Heart
"A breathtaking blend of passion, adventure and the paranormal. I wished I lived in the world Singh has created. This is a keeper!"
~Gena Showalter, bestselling author of The Nymph King
" VISIONS OF HEAT is a fantastic sequel to SLAVE TO SENSATION…Take one male dealing with feelings of abandonment and loss and shutting himself off from others, add one female who has never had a connection with anyone else, throw in an evil murderer and this adds up to one brilliant sequel…And yes, this one does have its keeper spot on my shelf…"
~Chere Gruver for PNR/The Best Reviews
"I read the book in one night. One single night. Stayed up until 3 a.m.…This book sucked me in and would not let go….The sexual tension between Vaughn and Faith was explosive from their very first meeting. His patience and restraint was something to behold, and it kept me riveted through every agonizing chapter….Nalini is a phenomenal talent…."
~Jaci Burton, author of Surviving Demon Island
"The emphasis placed on the senses and visioning the textures and scents surround most aspects of the book pulling this reader in. I've read about quick transformations that distort the body and slow transformations that are painful. This book makes them magical and a pleasure to read…"
~ Scooper Speaks February 4, 2007:
- Slave to Sensation has been nominated in the Contemporary Paranormal Romance section of the Romantic Times BookClub Reviewer’s Choice Awards.
- StS has also been nominated in several categories of the All About Romance poll!
- A couple of great early reviews for Visions of Heat:
“Nalini Singh has done the enviable; she has written a sequel that lives up to its predecessor.”
~Fallen Angel Reviews, 5 Angels, Recommended Read.
“Sharp contrasts paint a vivid picture with well defined characters who keep the action flowing as the tension mounts.”
~Amanda Kilgore, Huntress Reviews
November 1, 2006:
- Check out this small piece I did for the RWNZ website on Slave to Sensation.
- Another great review: Sexy, crisp, hard-edged and intelligent, Slave to Sensation is a terrific book… Barbara Samuel for BookPage
October 3, 2006:
- Slave to Sensation makes both the Barnes & Noble Mass Market Romance Bestseller list and the Bookscan Bestseller list, and
receives a Desert Isle Keeper review from AAR.
- The Kiwi Triple Treat contest closes October 31st. Be sure to enter to win signed copies of books from three NZ writers (including me!).
- More exciting reviews for Slave to Sensation:
- AAR: Paranormal fans sit up and take notice, this author is one to watch… (Desert Isle Keeper)
- Fallen Angel Reviews: "The world...is nothing short of awesome...a poignant tale of acceptance and self worth. I was unable to put this book down..." (5 Angels, Recommended Read)
- Paperback Reader: "...Singh brings Sascha and Lucas together slowly and beautifully...The result is captivating..."
- CA Reviews: "... This talented author writes with amazing assurance, skillfully blending genres..."
- Romance Reviews Today: "...a universe full of danger, passionate love, and excitement... I highly recommend this book and suggest you make room for it on your keeper shelf."
- Love Romances & More: "...Once you start…you won’t be able to stop reading… Ms. Singh is a great new addition to the world of paranormal romance!"
September 10, 2006: Check out some new interviews:
Bookloons
Romance Readers Connection
Candy Havens' Journal
August 7, 2006: Romantic Times gives Slave to Sensation 4 1/2 stars!:
"This book is a must even for those uninitiated in the paranormal genre. The story ends much too quickly, and the author’s magical writing conjures up sensual images and intense emotions that linger long after the last word is read."
More reviews:
CK2S Kwips and Kritiques: " …this story packs a very powerful punch!...One can only hope that a sequel is in the works as SLAVE TO SENSATION is easily one of the best books published this year in the paranormal genre. SLAVE TO SENSATION is highly recommended and this reviewer cannot rave enough about how wonderful this book truly is. Sascha is one of the strongest, most endearing characters to come along in quite a while…If you read only one book this year, SLAVE TO SENSATION quite simply must be that book!"
Romance Designs/Multicultural Romance Writers: "The sizzling sexual tension between Lucas and Sascha seemed to leap right off the page…"
Debby Schultz for Writers Unlimited: "Slave to Sensation …has romance, danger, and intrigue….You could feel the heat between Sascha and Lucas and see how much they meant to each other…I think there should be several sequels to this book…"
Alternative Worlds: "…The key to this superb…romance is readers will believe that the Singh universe is a plausible ecosystem…[An] excellent futuristic thriller..." August 4, 2006: New website goes live. Have a look at all the new content, including behind-the-scenes stuff on my books. And don't forget to click on the stars. July 18, 2006: Two more paranormal books sold to Berkley!
July 12, 2006: Reviews for Slave to Sensation:
"…I was enthralled, totally and completely. I had to know what happened next…This is a book I will re-read again and again…" Gena Showalter, acclaimed author of Enslave Me Sweetly
"…SLAVE TO SENSATION is a fantastic story...I have to admit, I cried when I finished this story. Something which doesn’t happen very often and the highest accolade a book can receive. I just hope the author comes out with more books set in this very fascinating world!" Chere Gruver for ParaNormalRomance Reviews
"…Lucas has a sensuality that will curl your toes [and] speed up your heartbeat. Sascha is a courageous heroine that you just know has an inner passion waiting to be let out and when it does, watch out. Together this couple is dynamite and you don’t want to be anywhere near when the explosion goes off..a story that readers won’t soon forget." Angell Brewer for Romance Junkies
"With the feel of some of Anne McCaffrey's work, this is an intriguing mystery and coming of age story as well as a romance. Sascha's coming to life unfolds beautifully in this strange, yet familiar world." Huntress Reviews
April 9, 2006: Secrets In the Marriage Bed hits #4 on the Waldenbooks bestseller list! And the Japanese translation of Craving Beauty hits #1 on a series bestseller list! Plus, Craving Beauty was voted the Best Silhouette Desire of 2005 by the readers at Cataromance!
February 5, 2006: Craving Beauty has been nominated as one of the Best Sil Desires of 2005 by the readers at Cataromance.
January 14, 2006: 1. Awaken The Senses has been nominated for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award in the best Silhouette Desire category!
2. I’ll be attending a Harlequin Japan Reader Party in February this year - I’m really looking forward to meeting all of my readers. :)
December 11, 2005: Click here to read the details of the Xmas Competition.
November 9, 2005: The winner of the Craving Beauty competition was Helen Slifer from Illinois. Congratulations!
October 2, 2005: Don't forget to enter the competition to win a signed copy of the Aus/NZ version of Craving Beauty, which comes with a bonus letter from the heroine. If you'd like to enter, send me an email with the words "Craving Beauty Bonus" in the subject line. Entries close October 31, 2005.
September 9, 2005: The Aus/NZ version of Craving Beauty (October 2005) will come with a special "Author Talks" feature, which in this case will be a letter from Hira Dazirah, the heroine of the book. So if you want a little something extra, look out for this copy.
September 9, 2005: Desert Warrior has now been published in over fifteen countries, including Poland, Greece, Korea, Italy and the Czech Republic. Have a look below the excerpt from the book to check out some of the foreign covers.
July 17, 2005: Craving Beauty hits #4 on the Waldenbooks bestseller list for the week ending July 16th.
July 8, 2005: Slave to Sensation and an untitled book sell to Berkley. More details to come.
July 4, 2005: My blog goes live.
May 31, 2005: Awaken the Senses hit # 1 on the Waldenbooks Bestseller list for the weeks ending May 7th, 14th and 21st.
May 31, 2005: The reviews are in for Awaken the Senses and this is what some of the reviewers had to say:
"… a stunningly sensual chapter of the Ashton continuity …" Marilyn Puett for Writers Unlimited
"… the love scenes…are hot and luscious and…really serve to show the progress of Alexandre and Charlotte's growing intimacy … " Ellen Micheletti for All About Romance
"… If you…love the awakening of a love relationship, Awaken the Senses is just the ticket to the magical world of desire …" Carolyn Crisher for Romance Reviews Today
April 30, 2005: Awaken the Senses receives a coveted 4 1/2 star, Top Pick rating from RT BookClub Magazine: "Nalini Singh weaves a web so spellbinding that closing the book is not an option until the last page is read. Awaken the Senses…is beautifully written and completely captivating from start to finish."
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