I have a treat for you all, my darlings. (Not a Halloween treat, though that would be seasonal). If you aren't familiar with the books of the fabulous Tessa Dare, then you should be. Even if you know her deliciously witty, sexy, and emotional stories, you may not yet have her latest release, A Night to Surrender. Believe me, you want it.

A Night to Surrender is the first book in Tessa's brand new series, set in the coastal village of Spindle Cove - "where ladies with delicate constitutions come for the sea air, and men in their prime are…nowhere to be found."

Don't worry. The men do turn up, including the wonderful wounded hero Bram who melts the heart of determined spinster Susanna Finch. If you love a good battle of the sexes (and who doesn't?) this one's for you.

It happens that the next Spindle Cover lady to get her book is named Minerva. A Week to Be Wicked will be published on March 27th, the same day as my own Confessions From An Arranged Marriage. Whose heroine is also named Minerva. Believe me, this wasn't planned but I see it is a good omen. Minervas rule! (And my Minerva, at least, wants to do just that, bossy chit). 

Anyway, this week I'm giving away a signed copy of A Night to Surrender.  To enter, either make a comment here (include your email address) or use my handy contest entry form. I’ll select the winner at random on November 4th.

Contest ends November 4, 2011.  Void where prohibited. Sorry, US only, no international entries. No purchase necessary. All my contest subject to these contest rules..  If you like me and/or Tessa you should visit The Ballroom Blog.

I blogged at The Ballroom Blog about the debate over the Pantheon Marbles in the British Museum and whether they should be returned to Greece. A commenter brought up the fact that the new Acropolis Museum in Athens was built over the remains of an ancient building. The excavations are visible and will eventually be accessible to the public. Here's a photo I took from above.

I've made no secret of the fact that Minerva Montrose is the heroine of CONFESSIONS FROM AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE, coming in late March. But who's her hero? His identity is revealed today at The Ballroom Blog where I have convened a special meeting of The Burgundy Club. 

I'm frantically doing final edits on the book now. As soon as I've sent them to my editor, I'll sort out the winner of my current contest, for NEVER RESIST TEMPTATION. I also hope to have news of future projects very soon.