You can no longer fool me. I have uncovered your cunning plan.
You release books right around the time when I finish writing a book---this case it's a proposal---making it just so that I can reward myself with your books. And I have to say that even last year when Practice Makes Perfect released and I was still writing toward the end of my book, I was a bad girl and broke away to read it.
You had me at Just the Sexiest Man Alive. I kept resisting your book when it first came out. No way could it be that funny, and the buzz about its greatness had to be misleading. But one day, I bought it. And I was blown away.
It was phenomenal. I became a Julie James fangirl. JtSMA gave me an afterglow, and reminded me what I love about romantic comedies.
And then Practice Makes Perfect released. You know, Pride and Prejudice in a law firm. Laugh out loud funny. Awesome banter. Sexy hero. Strong heroine. You also never told us what the initials to J.D.'s name stand for . . . but I think I know. Juris Doctor. He's a lawyer. It makes sense.
See how creative and smart I am, everyone? ;-)
My only complaint?
I have to wait so long for your books. Seriously. I want them every six months.
So I've been waiting. And waiting. And waiting. My friends, who've read Something About You, have taunted me about how good it is.
Finally SAY is released. The cover is sexy. I might have drooled over it, but I'll never tell. ;)
Plus, I have a thing for heroes named Jack.Who is a FBI agent.
Who carries a gun and packs heat.
Everywhere.
I've been wanting to read this book for what feels like forever. Pedro, my Kindle, is downloading it. (Sidenote: Dear Amazon, plz have books download at 12 AM EST. Kthksbai. XO, Me.)
If you haven't read Julie James' books yet. Do so. Now. You'll laugh. You'll get caught up in the romance. And afterward, you'll bask in the afterglow of her writing, the HEA, and scramble to reread certain passages.
James' books should be made into movies. That is all.
I'm giving away a copy of Something About You to one random commentor. Just tell me why you want to read SAY, and/or something about you. (No TMI, please.)
30 comments:
I want to read it because I really like romantic suspense but am very fussy about it. Actually, come to think of it, I am fussy about everything I read. Anyway, a lot of romantic suspense doesn't work for me at all, but I have high hopes for this one. -- willaful
Ooo I want to read SAY because it feels like people have been talking about it forever. ForEVER. [Like over a year? Is that possible?]
Anyway, more importantly. Hello. So many things I love, smart, successful heroine. Assistant US Attorney! (Oops, my geeky side is showing.) Hero = hot FBI agent. Have always loved them. :D And, political scandal! I also love the windy city.
Plus the whole not friends to lovers but people who knew each other and kinda hate each other but really love each other... [yes I'm oh so articulate] - love those stories.
Yay for Julie and her new release! And you too Elyssa for finishing your proposal :D
That is a very sexy cover and had me looking first time I saw it. I loved her first two books, her smart and confident heroines, all the bantering back and forth she writes so well. So, I've been eagerly anticipating SAY for more of the same, plus I like a hot FBI guy and the political thing. Julie's books go up top of my TBR, right along with all the historical and paranormals I'm usually into. She has me sold on her contemps.
I wanna read SAY because I love a kick-butt heroine and a hot heroine. I'm also a sucker for romantic suspense. count me in please!
I will be picking this one up. I have Sexiest Man Alive sitting on my night table. I admit, I bought it after much raving from Ely and after meeting Julie James at nationals last year(who is absolutely adorable).
I agree about the cover.... TOTALLY hot! Beautiful colours, too.
I don't read a lot of contemporaries, but I guess I'll have to break down or Ely will poke me in the eye. :)
The reason I want to read it is because I have read her first two books and they were fun, smart stories, and after this miserable February, that's what I'm looking for.
I'm officially a fan girl too! Practice Makes Perfect was a great romp with exactly the kind of hero and heroine I love. I'm so very glad this blog introduced me to Julie and so very much looking forward to SAY,
I would love to read "Something About You" because I have only heard the highest praise for Julie James! Somehow, in all my years as a bookworm, I have never read one of her books!!! I also have a fondness for sexy heroes named Jack : )
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I would want to read this book because i've been hearing a lot of good things about it, but never read the author. You got me rather intrigued about the author when you said "Practice Makes Perfect released. You know, Pride and Prejudice in a law firm" and now i'm rather curious to read her. ^^
I, too, have to agree with the majority here and say the cover is hot. ^^
Personally, I want the dress on the cover of that book. And the body to wear it. Oh, and the complexion. Bright pink always makes me look paler than I usually do.
Okay, so I want to be that cover model. Whatever, don't judge folks. I haven't been out of elastic pants in months now.
This book sounds fabulous. I haven't paid attention to the buzz, but I'll have to check it out now. :)
I love great contemporary romances!!
However, my favorite part of this blog was not that Jack was packing heat...but that your Kindle is named PEDRO. Like some hot Latin lover you curl up with frequently and coo sweet nothings to.
Am posting to say :X Please don't enter me into the drawing, I've got a copy now! Soooo excited! :D
Hellion, how did you ever know? I whisper Pedro sweet nothings all the time.
And yes, I absolutely love Julie James as everyone knows. I'm so glad to be spreading the book love for her.
And thanks Limecello for the congrats and letting me know you got SAY.
I posted over on FB too, sorry! I agree with Marnee... I want that dress too!
I absolutely love to read romantic suspense that has laugh out loud humor, and especially if the character is an FBI agent. Ok... really an agent of any kind!!! I'm a sucker men in uniforms. Those Navy SEALs really do it fo me!! Lol!
I'll have to add Julie James to my list of authors to try!
Hi Elyssa!!
So now I'm blushing. Really. Just humbled and thrilled that you've been so supportive of my books. Keeping my fingers crossed that you enjoy SAY.
Such a nice post to read on release day... And congrats on finishing the proposal!
All the best,
Julie
Oh, Julie, thank you for stopping by on your book release day. Am thrilled for you and love your books. Truly.
Ely, count me out of this contest, because I can't really wait for it to arrive from you. I'm going to be picking it up today itself.
You converted me over to the fabulousity that is Julie James last year. Since then, you and I have been bemoaning in sync over how long the wait was for SAY after PMP. It's so exciting that the wait's over and I can indulge.
Yay, Keira! I love when I convert people onto awesome authors. And I totally love pimping out Julie's books.
I've read all the great reviews and have been waiting for SAY for months!
I'm just a girl from NYC who enjoys reading (esp romance!), baseball, good food (who doesn't, right?) and trying to live happily ever after :)
I'd like to read Say because I'm always up for a great story, and from what I hear, this one fits that description. Oh, and I love the cover too - it's beautiful.
I love contemporary romances that are witty and fun! Do the books work as a series? or are they stand alone? Thank you for pimping out great authors!!
Kelly, all of Julie's books so far are standalones. Thanks for commenting!
Oh, I know I'm going to have to read this! Thanks Ely!! :)
I love romantic humor and clearly, I need to read Ms. Jame's books.
I've read great reviews for Something About You and really looking forward to it.
I love good guys with a bad attitude, well, not so much bad, but you know, rough at the edges. And the suspense is an added bonus, of course, which is why I want to read it. I think this book is going to be a one of my faves this year.
I want to read it because it sounds like something I would love and Julie's books come highly recommended from a friend of mine.
Please count me in. I loved Just The Sexiest Man Alive & PMP. Can't wait to dig into this new release!
Thanks.
-J. Manolio
I want to read this book because it looks really interesting. Also, one of my favourite themes for romances are reunions, and this one looks like an explosive one!
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