First Look: Willow Springs—and Publisher's Weekly Starred Review!

We’re thrilled to unveil the cover and blurb for Willow Springs, Book 5 in the Destiny Series, and the follow up to One Reckless Summer , Sugar Creek,  Whisper Falls, and Holly Lane

This lovesick matchmaker has finally met her match…

Amy Bright might be the best matchmaker in Destiny, Ohio, but she's desperately shy when it comes to her own love life—and helpless when it comes to Logan Whitaker, the best friend whom she's head-over-heels in love with. So Amy decides to become Logan's secret admirer, sending him sensual love letters steamy enough to unseal their own envelopes. One letter leads to another, one thing leads to another, and then comes an unplanned kiss…

Overcoming a tragedy from his life as a firefighter, Logan needs a friend. Thank goodness for Amy. But when a woman from Logan's past resurfaces right as some anonymous letters send Logan's pulse hammering, suddenly he doesn't know what he needs—a reliable friend, or a passionate lover? One smoking-hot kiss could change everything…but will it ruin a one-of-a-kind friendship, or show Logan and Amy that they've already found everything they need, right here in Destiny?

Read an excerpt here.

Willow Springs has already received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly: "[A] captivating story. It’s impossible not to empathize with and cheer for Amy in this charming tale!"

Willow Springs releases June 26, 2012 and is available for pre-order at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Two More Destiny Books to Come!

Toni is thrilled to announce that she's signed with Avon for two more books to follow the currently scheduled Destiny releases--Willow Springs, releasing June 26, 2012, and Half Moon Hill, releasing in February 2013. In addition to these two heartwarming small-town contemporaries, Toni's very first single-title contemporary romance, The Red Diary, will also be re-released by Avon. Readers can look for the ebook version to be available later this year. The Red Diary has been out of print for several years, and it holds a special place in Toni's heart, so she's excited to be able to share it with all the readers who've found her books more recently. Don't miss any of Toni's upcoming books--sign up for Toni's book release reminders to be emailed when a new book is available.

As if this isn't enough excitement, Whisper Falls has been chosen as a finalist for the Booksellers' Best Award.  The winner will be announced at a ceremony at the RWA National Conference in Anaheim, California this July.

Anaheim will be just one stop on Toni's summer travels. She'll be signing at several Ohio and Kentucky bookstores in mid-July as part of a tour for Willow Springs' release. This weekend, she'll be attending the Lori Foster Reader Author Get Together in West Chester, Ohio, which includes a signing open to the public on Saturday afternoon. You can get more details on where to meet Toni this summer by visiting her events page.

Holly Lane is Here!

Holly Lane is now in stores! The much-anticipated fourth book in the Destiny series and follow-up to One Reckless Summer, Sugar Creek, and Whisper Falls releases today. Sue Ann Simpkins is working hard to rebuild her life and find some holiday spirit. A weekend away from Destiny in a cabin on nearby Bear Lake seems like the perfect Christmas gift to herself—until her ex's best friend, Adam Becker, shows up at the door, claiming the cabin is his! And if that's not trouble enough, how had she never noticed how gorgeous he was? So far there are six books slated to take place in Destiny, and now is the perfect time to get caught up on the series. Start now with the excerpt for Holly Lane.

Holly Lane is available at numerous booksellers and retail outlets, including Amazon (both as a paperback and on Kindle), Barnes & Noble (paperback and Nookbook) and Book Depository, which offers free worldwide shipping.  Don’t see it at your local store? Be sure to ask someone to help you find or order it.

Reviewers are loving Holly Lane so far! Publisher's Weekly wrote, "Blake balances cinematic imagery (a live reindeer in the backyard) with silliness (Adam in a reindeer suit inviting Sue Ann to play "reindeer games") while tugging on readers' heartstrings like a virtuoso harpist." Romantic Times gave it 4 stars and said, "Blake does it again with a Christmas tale that will make your spirit joyful. It's a compelling read with a little depth. The realistic characters make the story a treat and the small-town feel creates an intimate reading experience. You'll be glad you took another trip to Destiny." Read more of the early praise for Holly Lane.

Don’t forget to explore ToniBlake.com for extra tidbits about the book. Enjoy recipes from the books, character profiles, and places of interest on the Destiny Series pages, and keep checking back for news on the fifth book in the Destiny series, Willow Springs, due out July 2012.