on Mar 20th, 2012 I am so excited that today is finally here. Worth the Scandal is out! And I’m curious to see how my regular readers will react to this story. What’s so different about this book compared to my other stuff, you ask? Well, let me tell you.
First, it’s longer, at approximately 220 pages, which is a good thing. I knew from the beginning the books from the Worth It series would need to be longer. Each Worth brother has a complicated story. Not only about finding the women that they fall in love with, but also exploring the intricate relationship between the brothers. The dynamics are different between each brother and there are, of course, built up resentments, disappointments and anger. What family doesn’t have those kinds of problems?
Second, these books aren’t erotic. No red hot rating from Samhain for this series — shocking, I know. Though please be assured, this isn’t a closed door sort of relationship. As if! I like the spicy, sexy stuff just as much as my readers and no way could these books not be sexy. But I knew they weren’t erotic in nature. They’re very sexy though, I can guarantee that.
Third, I went sort of old school with the plot of Worth the Scandal. I call this series ‘Samhain meets Presents’. Each book is loaded with plenty of sophisticated glamour, exotic locations, alpha males, misunderstandings between lovers…the works. I have a few secrets up my sleeve too. A big one I don’t want to reveal but if you read the book, you’ll know what I’m talking about. **yes I’m a tease**
With a new type of series, though, brings worry. Did I carry this off? Will the readers like it? Will they want more? Could I sound more like a neurotic writer (I sound like Chandler Bing)? You know what I mean…
Strictly business? Try telling that to her heart…
Worth It, Book 1
Alexander Worth, President and CEO of Worth Luxury Goods, is a man never to be crossed. His unwavering sense of responsibility to the family business requires him to always be in complete and utter control. Until it comes to Tessa Crawford.
She’s quietly professional, shy, voluptuous…and she works for him. Which means she is the one woman he must never touch, no matter how hard his gut twists with need for her.
After rising above her disadvantaged childhood, Tessa knows the last thing she should do is risk throwing it all away by falling into bed with her sexy boss. But on an extended European business trip, all self-imposed barriers burn away in the heat of their sizzling chemistry.
Once back home, though, whispers of corporate espionage turn into full-blown scandal—and Tessa finds out the hard way where Alex’s loyalties lie. Determined to soldier on, she picks herself up and carries on with a secret, yet welcomed burden. Never guessing that Alex will make a reappearance in her life, ready to show her once and for all that family does, indeed, come first.
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CONTEST: To celebrate the release of Worth the Scandal, I’m giving away a $10 Samhain gift card! Just leave a comment and I’ll draw one lucky winner. Contest closes end of Wednesday (March 21). Good luck!
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This book is on my wishlist on Samhain! I wish I didn’t have to wait to purchase it but saving money for our trip to Italy and the hubby told me no ebooks til we return! :( Congrats on your new release and thanks for the contest! Looking forward to Worth the Scandal whether I win or not!! :)
by Sasha R March 20th, 2012 at 1:12 amI am adding this book to my wish list. It sound fabulous.
by DebraG March 20th, 2012 at 3:00 amCount me in, too! The book/series sounds great and I’m looking forward to reading it! From the excerpt, it certainly sounds like you pulled it off, Karen (but I had no doubt you could!). :-)
by Liz March 20th, 2012 at 3:49 amI love the sound of your Worth books, and the length is a definite bonus. Short books just annoy me at times. :) Hope I win!
Congrats on the new release. Exciting times!
by Tory Michaels March 20th, 2012 at 4:03 amOH yeah, So happy for you Karen, I will be more than happy to add Worth the Scandal to my collection. Have a fabulous day celebrating.
by z March 20th, 2012 at 5:16 amZ
Happy Release Day! Worth the Scandal sounds great. :)
by CrystalGB March 20th, 2012 at 6:11 amSounds like a great read! I think I’ll buy it today :)
by Jennifer Crump March 20th, 2012 at 6:21 amSounds like a good read! Congrats on the newest release!
by Christiana March 20th, 2012 at 6:27 amCongrats on your release!!! I already put it on my wishlist
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by Regina Ross March 20th, 2012 at 7:11 amCongrats on your release! I already have this book on my TBR list. I have loved and enjoyed everything that you have wrote so I am sure that I will love this one too!
by Brandi S. March 20th, 2012 at 9:42 amThis book sounds great! Can’t wait to read it!
by Drea Becraft March 20th, 2012 at 9:44 amSounds great.Contrats on your newest release!!
by AprilR March 20th, 2012 at 9:49 amCongrats on your new release Karen! The book sounds great!!! Love the blurb.
Lisa B
by Lisa B March 20th, 2012 at 10:18 amI will admit on the Smutketeers blog that I’m a Harlequin whore and love Presents.
Yep, 100% whore when it comes to Harlequin. And Karen, don’t worry about the sex. You write great sex so I’m there.
Congratulations on the release.
Marika
by Marika Weber March 20th, 2012 at 10:20 ammaw1725@gmail.com
The book sounds amazing Karen and I’m really looking forward to reading it.
by Jordan H March 20th, 2012 at 10:53 amCongratulations on your new release, Karen! Branching out is always nerve-wracking in the beginning, but you’ve got the writing chops to be a hit no matter what you write.
by C.C. March 20th, 2012 at 12:30 pmThe Worth series sounds lovely, Karen. Do you know how many books there will be? I don’t think you have to worry about the heat level being insufficient. I’m sure Worth The Scandal will be plenty hot. I can’t wait to start this series. Congrats on the new release!
by StacieD March 20th, 2012 at 12:46 pmHappy Release Day, Karen. I’m always up for a sexy read.
by Jane March 20th, 2012 at 1:18 pmHey everyone thanks for stopping by!
StacieD, there are three books total in the Worth It series as of right now. Worth the Risk comes out July 10th & Worth the Challenge is out October 2nd.
by Karen Erickson March 20th, 2012 at 1:28 pmI LOVED this book!! Got so caught up in reading it that I sat down to start it and didn’t move until hours later!
Can’t wait to read more in this series!!
by Susan R March 20th, 2012 at 1:46 pmSounds like a wonderful book! Can not wait to read it! Congradulations on the book; it most be a very exciting time:)
by Miranda Garcia March 20th, 2012 at 2:24 pmDefinitely understand the nerotic writer bit Karen, we all feel that with a new book and especially a new series. But I’m sure it will be great, if the writings anything like your other books. You always write the emotions of your characters so well.
I wish you lots and lots of sales.
by Willa March 20th, 2012 at 2:32 pmsounds like a great series. Can’t wait to read it.
by JOYE March 20th, 2012 at 2:32 pmThis is going to be all kinds of AWESOME, Karen! The only thing I’d ever wanted from your previous books was for them to be longer ;) This works for me!! :)
by Fedora March 20th, 2012 at 3:29 pmCongrats on the new release.It sounds really good.
by elaing8 March 20th, 2012 at 6:06 pmCongrats on your release Karen! Its on my list of books to get on payday. :)
by Sherry March 20th, 2012 at 6:20 pmHi Karen,
Whoo-Whoo!!! I am so excited!! I have been waiting for this book. It sounds so good. I love your writing and am so glad that this going to be a one in a series. Thanks for the chance to win.
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by Mariann with Belle's Book Bag March 20th, 2012 at 6:26 pmGreat cover. Congrats on the new release. Put it on the top of my wishlist. Can’t wait to read it.
Joanne B
by Joanne B March 20th, 2012 at 6:54 pme.balinski(at)att(dot)net
This book looks great!
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by Robin D March 20th, 2012 at 7:40 pmI have been waiting to read this book. So excited. Thanks for the great giveaway. :)
by Patti F March 20th, 2012 at 7:49 pmThanks for sharing, good luck with the release and thanks for the giveaway!
by ELF March 21st, 2012 at 12:38 amCongratulations on the release of Worth the Scandal! As much as I love your erotic romances, I am excited to read this new Presents-style romance.
Keep rocking your smutty self!
by Katherine March 21st, 2012 at 11:33 amCongratulations on your release, Karen!
by Taryn Lisa March 21st, 2012 at 12:50 pm
I just finished reading this book! Awesome story! I loved it! I loved Alex and Tessa together and especially how they got back together after the ” misunderstanding” this book had me hooked from start to finish. I couldn’t put it down and honestly didn’t want to. This is my first book by Ms.Erickson and I’m now hooked. I pre ordered this book because the story sounded interesting … waited impatiently for about a month lol and read in one night :) and now ill wait impatiently for the next book in the Worth series ;)
by Violet March 21st, 2012 at 12:55 pmWorth The Scandal sounds like a super HOT read and one I know tah I will enjoy. Congratulations! (I’m glad this one is a bit longer)
by Susan Howard April 1st, 2012 at 9:35 pmSusan