This is embarrassing. SECRETS OF THE LOTUS received an honorable mention in the ROMANCE BOOK SCENE Best of 2010 Awards—way back in February! How did I miss it? This is no small thing, considering Romance Book Scene reviews hundreds of romances every year. I am very, very honored. Thank you to the reviewers of Romance Book Scene for the thoughtful review they gave my book and for thinking enough of me to mention me in their awards!

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