Konichiwa Dear Readers,

I'm closing in on the completion of PATIENCE (wohoo!). But in the mean time, I wanted to share with you the Japanese cover of PASSION. I really love it because the model looks very much like she could be the one who posed for the painted American cover (maybe she did). Though Passion's auburn hair is not depicted in either one, I still really love both covers. The beautiful woman portrayed on both has the gentle vulnerability that is so much a part of Passion as a character. I also love the use of the black and magenta on the Japanese cover. The darker ground is evocative of her behind the screen--it has a secret quality that reflects her secret passion. Finally, I love how the covers mirror each other in a way--both show Passion from the back, and looking to the side above her bare shoulder. So lovely...

Sayonara bellas,
Lisa

PASSION
by Lisa Valdez
ISBN: 0425203972
Publisher: Berkley (July 5, 2005)
Read an excerpt here.
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HOLT MEDALLION AWARD WINNER!

Romantic Times
Reviewers Choice Award Winner!

Four-and-a-half stars from Romantic Times!

"Valdez lets you indulge in a bit of sizzling fantasy that leaves you sighing with pleasure...she mixes history, colorful details and a strong plot with a large dose of sensuality. Savor the satisfaction of a little Passion."
-- Kathe Robin