The 12 Days of Ebooks with Marianne Arkins

Welcome to another day of

I wanted to highlight Marianne's ebook ONE LOVE FOR LIV because it was the first ebook I read on my very first ereader. So I guess you say her book christened it. But ebooks were new to me so I wasn't really sure what to expect. Well, as soon as I finished her book, I immediately emailed her (a total stranger then) and HAD to tell her how much I enjoyed it.

So please welcome Marianne and hear about her ereader experiences and her ebook ONE LOVE FOR LIV.

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When I first started writing books for ePublishing, I had to read them on my computer.  The backlighting hurt my eyes after a while, so I read very few eBooks – frustrating, since I wanted to support  the business that was supporting me!

 A few years ago, I had the chance to mess around with a Sony eReader.  While I didn’t like that model for a number of reasons, I was completely sold on the idea of an eReader itself.  I didn’t want a Kindle, so fretted and worried and frothed at the mouth.  Then Barnes and Noble came out with the Nook.  I read all the stats about it, checked out some tech review sites and then jumped on the Nook wagon with both feet and haven’t looked back.

 The Nook was my Christmas gift to myself last year.  Originally I thought I’d only use it for eBooks that I couldn’t get in print. After all, print was better, right?  WRONG!  I actually find it easier to read on the Nook.  I read faster and with less eye strain than print books.  Now, I get frustrated if the book I want isn’t available somewhere in eBook format – reading print is inconvenient.

 Who knew?

 So … have a friend or family member who loves to read and don’t know what to get them for Christmas?  I highly recommend eReaders – especially the Nook, though I’m certain any of them will do.  I know it’s my favorite present ever (even more than the diamond earrings my husband got me a few years back, but, shhhhh…. don’t say anything to him).

Wishing you everything you can dream of this Christmas season,

 ~Marianne

One Love for Liv 

Blurb: 

Liv is out to prove her high society fiancé is cheating on her. Can she do it without breaking a nail—or falling in love with Mike the mechanic?

 Olivia "Liv" Leigh, wealthy socialite and spa owner, suspects her fiancé of cheating on her, so she takes drastic steps to discover whether appearances are deceiving.   And if those steps require a bit of stalking, a change of appearance, a hippo-sized dog named Spike, and sacrificing her manicure to clean house for a sexy but sloppy man whose neighbor is determined to break several of the strangest Guinness Book of World Records, why should that be a problem?

 Mike, a happily single auto mechanic, is more than content sharing his bachelor pad with piles of laundry, dirty dishes, and a sneaky ferret.  But when a half-crazed woman in a bad wig shows up on his doorstep, what's a nice guy to do?  Why, invite her in, unknowingly help her in her search for the truth and, in the process, fall head over heels for a woman who's never been less his type.

Reviews for Liv:

"One Love for Liv" is the kind of book that you never tire of reading and re-reading. This fast-paced and witty read actually made me laugh ‘til I cried in several parts. I can guarantee that I can’t even think about pizzas without my eyes misting over after I read the story. Ms. Arkins’ fresh and interesting writing style will attract fans of offbeat romantic romps. "One Love for Liv" can easily become your much needed break from life's harried pace. Ms. Arkins is definitely an author to look out for!  –  Bramble Nymph, Literary Nymphs reviews – Rated:  5 Nymphs

 Marianne Arkins has done a super job of telling a story of love among the rich and not-so-rich. "One Love for Liv" is fun and fast-moving. It isn’t without its share of bumps for the lovers but it is very entertaining. The story of opposites attracting could be dull but with the quirky character traits these characters have, not to mention their unusual pets, it is anything but boring. … Ms. Arkins’ writing is clear and concise and makes for very easy reading. "One Love for Liv" is a satisfying read! I loved it! - Carly, Fallen Angels Reviews - 5 Angels

 To read an excerpt:

To buy from Samhain, Kindle, or Nook

Thanks for stopping by!

What about you? Marianne loves her NOOK!

But if you had your choice of ereader right now, which would you choose?

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Jennifer fancies herself a more prolific writer than she really is and has an unnatural tendency to use words like "fancies" and "prolific" when describing herself. Please feel free to check out her ebook, The Role of a Lifetime from Samhain Publishing and her recent Avalon romance Sunny Days for Sam--where she promises she didn't use either of those words in her stories.

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