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WORKING STIFF, Sofie Metropolis IV,
in Paperback March 2, 2010!
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Our January Blaze Blazing Bedtime Stories, Vol III
Still Available Online!

Happy February!

Normally, there's really nothing 'happy' about this month outside Valentine's Day. It's more of a transitional four weeks of winter blah that we all must survive to make it to March and spring. But this year...I don't know... There's such promise and excitement shimmering in the air. Of course, the fact that WORKING STIFF is now available for pre-order in paperback may have a little to do with it. Along with our very busy and fun-packed schedule. Whatever the reason, we fully intend to squeeze every last drop of enjoyment out of February...and encourage you to do the same! 

METRO REPORT
SOFIE'S ADVENTURE CONTINUES We're delighted to share the news that Edwin Buckhalter of Severn House has picked up the next two books in our Sofie Metropolis, PI series, with the 5th book to be released in hardcover both in the UK and US late summer/fall 2010. Woohoo! I'd say that calls for a celebration. Pieces of Tony's Famous Baklava all around! Warm thanks to our agents Robert Gottlieb and Alanna Ramirez of Trident Media Group who love our girl Sofie as much as we do. (Look for more info at www.sofiemetro.com, along with a revamped web site, very soon!)
WORKING STIFF Available in Paperback March 2nd, 2010! Romantic Times BookReviews Reviewers' Choice Nominee The week before Halloween, a body disappears from Sofie’s Aunt’s funeral home. It might be a holiday prank, but Sofie’s barely begun to investigate when she’s handed a truly hot case: prove the innocence of Little Johnny Laughton who's on trial for murder! And what happens when sexy Aussie bounty hunter Jake Porter finally takes her up on her many offers? Reviews: "In Carrington's entertaining fourth Sofie Metropolis novel (after 2007's Foul Play), the Queens Greek-American PI is on the hunt [again]... [R]romance, humor and appealing characters will keep readers happily turning the pages." Publishers Weekly "I loved this book and probably found it the best of all the Sofie novels.  There’s a genuinely good mystery embedded in a very funny story... Don’t miss this one; you will not be disappointed.  I can’t wait for the next Sofie book to come out.  I’ll be first in line to get it!" Jeri Neal, The Romance Readers Connection "Funerals, Missing Dead Bodies and a murder case, oh my. Such is the life of Sofie Metropolis in her latest adventure, Working Stiff... I just couldn’t wait for the next chapter to come so I could see what was going to happen. Tori Carrington has really outdone herself with this one... [I] can’t wait for the next Sofie Metropolis installment to see what happens in Sofie’s life. " Lydia Funneman, Writers Unlimited Click here for an excerpt. Visit www.sofiemetro.com for more info on the title and the series.	March 2, 2010 SOFIE METROPOLIS #4 Pre-Order in Paperback from Amazon.com B&N, Borders, Macmillan, or BAMM. On Audio from Books on Tape or Audible.com. ORDER IN HARDCOVER from Amazon.com B&N, Borders, Macmillan, or BAMM. Also available through Mystery Guild and Rhapsody Book Club!
FOUL PLAY AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK A coincidence that even as pro baseball teams everywhere race toward the pennant that FOUL PLAY is available in paperback? We think not! The third title in our SOFIE METROPOLIS series, celebrates all sports dreamers as it becomes available for the first time in paperback! (We're getting numerous reports that readers can't find copies in stores. If this happens to you, make sure you ask the store to order more!) Here's the blurb: The wife of Reni Venezuela, a pitching phenom just signed by Sofie’s beloved New York Mets, arrives on Sofie’s doorstep in a gigantic bright yellow Hummer and declares that something is wrong with her husband. Can Sofie find out what even as things heat up with yummy Greek baker Dino and Aussie bounty hunter Jake Porter? In case you missed the hardcover edition last year, here are a few reviews for FOUL PLAY: "Smart, sassy Sofie knocks the ball out of Shea Stadium in this colorful concoction." Publishers Weekly "If you like Stephanie Plum, you've got to meet Sofie Metropolis - she's a keeper!" Merry, Annie's Book Stop, Sharon, MA "While retaining all the humor and off-kilter exploits that have made this series such a delight, Carrington's latest shows Sofie's growing confidence in her instincts and abilities. This writing duo excels at delivering both giggles and gasps, and they have another winner." Romantic Times Click here for an excerpt. Visit www.sofiemetro.com for more info on the title and the series.	April 2008 SOFIE METROPOLIS #3 In Paperback Now Order from Borders, Amazon.com, B&N and Tor-Forge. Order in Hardcover from Amazon.com. On Audio from Borders, Blackstone and Audible
Last Stop, Ditmars We've contributed a novella to Queens Noir, a collection of crime stories set in the gritty NY Borrough, including mysteries by Jimmy Breslin, Denis Hamill and Malachy McCourt. Here's what Publishers Weekly has to say: "The husband-and-wife team writing as Tori Carrington (Sofie Metropolis) weighs in with a gritty whodunit set in a Greek diner in 'Last Stop, Ditmars...' [T]here’s plenty to enjoy here for Akashic completists and anyone who’s ever cheered (or jeered) the Mets." The anthology is available now from Akashic Books, and features Sofie's uncle Spyros Metropolis, and is set before she signs on at his agency. Our thanks to author Robert Knightly, and Bonnie and Joe of Manhattan's Black Orchid Mystery Bookstore for leading us to this exciting project, and for our TDA editor Melissa Ann Singer for encouraging us to take it on. Order your copy now by clicking here.	January 2008 Queens Noir Short Story Collection Our short story features Sofie's uncle Spyros Metropolis and is set before she signs on at his agency. ISBN 1933354402 Akashic Books Order from: Akashic Books Amazon.com

TEN TITLES IN 2010!

Yes, you read that right. Ten books bearing the Tori Carrington name will become available in various formats this year. From BLAZING BEDTIME STORIES, Vol III last month, the connecting three Blaze titles PRIVATE SESSIONS, PRIVATE AFFAIRS and PRIVATE PARTS later in the year, to the paperback edition of WORKING STIFF - Sofie Metropolis #4 in March, and a brand spanking new Sofie Metropolis hardcover later this year, we would have been thrilled with these six titles alone. But we're happy to report that Harlequin is also reiussing our RT Award-Winning Silhouette Special Edition THE WOMAN FOR DUSTY CONRAD in their Special 50-Book Men in Uniform Collection, and our 3-Book Blaze miniseries SLEEPING WITH SECRETS, with the first title Forbidden available as a fee e-Book download this summer, followed by a two-in-one paperback of Indecent and Wicked the following month (which really makes it nine total titles, but ten actual books - have I confused you?). These four reissues are particularly special to us because they're all set here in NW Ohio, with the miniseries set exclusively in Toledo, Ohio. For more information on all nine, refer to our Book List by clicking here.

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Still Available Online! BLAZING BEDTIME STORIES January 2010 ISBN 0-373-79475-4 Fan favorites Tori Carrington and Tawny Weber invite you to indulge in two tales of love, adventure...and really hot sex! The Body That Launched a Thousand Ships by Tori Carrington Elena Anastasios is finally going to get her fairy-tale wedding. Little does she know that ultra-hot Ari Metaxas is about to steal her away from her groom-to-be. Or that he intends to give her multiple mind-blowing reasons to believe that he's the better man! You have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs... by Tawny Weber Reporter Sebastian Lane knows he's tangled with the wrong woman when she puts a curse on him to lose his sexual mojo! It's going to take a real woman to save him. Luckily, Jordan Oliver has a weakness for Sebastian, warts and all... "Both of these novellas are sure to please fans of Harlequin Blazes. They are well-written, short, intense stories filled with passion and conflict and hot attraction between characters. Excellent for cold winter nights!" Jeri Neal, The Romance Readers Connection "...an ultra hot tale of duty and desire clashing...captivating tale from beginning to end..." Patti Fischer, Romance Reviews Today "The Body That Launched A Thousand Ships was a steamy story that helped to make the cold wind outside my windows warmer." Lydia Funneman, Writers Unlimited

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Still available from on-line booksellers! UNBRIDLED August 2009 ISBN 0-373-79487-4 4 1/2 Stars from Romantic Times! Shamelessly sexy. Totally irresistible... Carter Southard is cooling his heels in jail when classy attorney Laney Cartwright strides in on her mile-long legs to spring him. Uh-oh. This naughty bad boy’s got even bigger trouble.... Because their attorney-client privilege is about to take a sizzling detour! The sex is hot and wild—totally unbridled! But scorching the sheets is all this guy from the wrong side of the tracks has in common with an uptown girl…right? “Warning needed: whatever you do—just buy the book! Do not try to read parts in a public place! This one is seriously, seriously passionately hot! An absolute sizzler!” —freshfiction.com on Shameless Click here to read an excerpt. **A PERFECT 10!** "UNBRIDLED is the triumphant meshing of good and bad, which transcends into a story so unforgettable, it deserves a Perfect 10 from Romance Reviews Today. Tori Carrington’s imagination knows no boundaries and she proves it once again.." Patti Fischer, Romance Reviews Today "Unbridled is a good name for this story; the passion in this story is just that– Unbridled.... I have really enjoyed this series". Lydia Funneman, Writers Unlimited "This is a terrific category romance, true to the high quality writing we’ve come to expect from Tori Carrington. [It's] filled with lots of hot, hot passion... This makes the best kind of story and one you might want to take to the beach OR read while curled up in the air conditioning. Your choice! Highly recommended." Jeri Neal, The Romance Readers Connection

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To celebrate the March paperback release of WORKING STIFF, the 4th title in our Sofie Metropolis series, we're offering up a reader fav! Enter now to qualify to win a Greek Pastry Sampler that includes baklava from Grecian Village in Tarpon Springs. Click here to send us an email now.
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Warm congrats to the winners of The Book Exchange's Special Drawing:
1st: Jackie Wisherd
2nd: Kathy Sanders
3rd: Leslie Wilton

February

We had the opportunity to catch up with great friends last month. Here we are with Annette and Michael Fitzgerald of The Book Exchange in Port Clinton, Ohio. Good times!

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February
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Check out this video review of the first book in our Sofie Metropolis series. We don't know who vernfonzndrian is, but we'd love to drive up her video views. So click on the above icon to watch the video, tell your friends to watch it, and then watch it again! This is so majorly kewl!

ROMANCE IS IN THE AIR...

In August we were interviewed by journalist Kim Hone-McMahan of the Akron Beacon Journal. Click here to read the piece. Thanks to our Facebook friends for sharing their thoughts on how romance novels can help readers through difficult economic times. And to Harlequin's knockout Katherine Orr for pointing Kim in our direction!

Magnificent Michelle Buonfiglio of myLifetime.com's Romance B(u)y the Book Blog has included A Few Good Men in her Hot Reads for Chilly Nights recommendation list in her January newsletter.

Check out the Astoria Gumshoe piece on our Sofie that appeared in the Astoria Times last month by clicking here. Warm thanks to April Isaacs for the great convo!

"In Working Stiff, the Karayiannis deliver another entertaining story of their "Greek Nancy Drew" who has an attitude to match her sense of adventure. And they do it in a way that will make you look forward to Sofie's next adventure. Yes, they're back. And hopefully soon they will be back yet again."
Erica Blake, The Toledo Blade

"The evolution of Sofie Metropolis from devastated non-bride to self-confident woman has been a huge part of the charm of these novels. While humor is still a factor in this one, the focus is more on Sofie's developing deductive skills. A creepy plot with plenty of chills and action makes this time well spent." Catherine Witmer, Romantic Times

"Tori Carrington has done it again in the continuing misadventures of Sofie Metropolis. I simply adore this well written series, and WORKING STIFF is no exception... With its heart stopping action and funny but realistic characters, I highly recommend you add WORKING STIFF to your book shopping list today." Patti Fischer, Romance Reviews Today

"Working Stiff...left me glued to the pages reading non stop. For anyone who enjoys reading Janet Evanovich, you will find this series definitely to your liking... I loved every page of this book and I look forward to the next Sofie book and more adventures with my favorite Greek heroine." Rachael from NJ

"WORKING STIFF is funny, and page grippingly awesome... YOU HAVE GOT TO GET THIS BOOK!!" Barb Hicks, The Best Reviews

"I had a lot of fun spending a couple days with Sofie Metro. Not a bad break between my more serious reading. I realized I'd kind of missed ol' Nancy Drew and the fun of watching her solve another light mystery..." ~ Zinta Aistars for The Smoking Poet, summer 2008 issue

"Working Stiff is another thrilling installment in the life and cases of Sofie Metropolis. [W]atching the interaction between the characters - her family, friends, and neighbors - was a delight... [I'm] utterly anxious for the next one to find out what happens next." Kathy Andrico - KathysReviewCorner.com

DIRTY LAUNDRY:
"This fast-paced book captures the colorful Greek community of Astoria where Sofie navigates between the expectations of her Greek upbringing and the desires of her heart to be an independent and strong woman." Greek Circle,
Fall 2006

"Tori Carrington has a hit with this oddball mystery that is in the same class as Stephanie Plum... The novel is a delightful first installment that will have readers laughing out loud." The Midwest Book Review, Nov 2006

Too many great books, too little time! But we just had to make time for these titles:

Some Like It Wild
Teresa Medeiros

Dagger-Star
Elizabeth Vaughan

This Year it Will be Different
Maeve Binchy (an annual Holiday favorite)

Walk Past the Wolf
Scrivener Minion