Fatal Wedding Grand Prize Winners!

Before I announce the grand prize winners, a reminder to the 14-day winners. Some of these prizes are still unclaimed, so if you see your name, drop me an email at marie@marieforce.com. I've tried to notify everyone who gave email addresses, but some winners did not provide emails.

Here they are again:

Day 1: Stacey @ 9:53: $25 Amazon Gift Card

Day 2: Lisa Fillipe: $25 B&N Gift Card

Day 3: Alison Peterson: $25 to 1-800-FLOWERS

Day 4: Monika Michalek: $25 to Abercrombie & Fitch

Day 5: Catherine Bice: $25 to Amazon

Day 6: Anne Woodall: $25 to Zappos

Day 7: Jackie Conlon: Signed copy of Fatal Affair

Day 8: Stephanie JS: $25 to Amazon

Day 9: Lisa B: $25 to B&N

Day 10: Sarah (at 9:54 pm): $25 to Godiva

Day 11: Donna (@ 4:55 pm): $25 to Godiva

Day 12: Fedora: $30 to iTunes

Day 13: Jackie0668: $50 to the charity of her choice

Day 14: Hope Frost: Signed copy of Fatal Affair

And the GRAND PRIZES go to:

Kindle or Nook (or $100 to Amazon or BN if you already have one): Danielle West

Advance Fatal Books for the Life of the Series: Michelle McGinty

THANK YOU all once again for the wonderful show of support for Sam & Nick's wedding. I hope you're all enjoying Fatal Destiny. I apologize to Kindle users for the pricing snafu at Amazon. With everyone at Harlequin off for the holiday, I can't do anything about it today. Hopefully, we can get it resolved tomorrow and everyone will get their dollar back! Sony and Kobo users who've reported they can't find the book, you can get it at AllRomanceEbooks.com or Carina Press. I will also ask Harlequin to check on those two platforms. 

Going to the Chapel, and We're Gonna Get Married....

The big day is finally upon us! The Fatal Series wedding novella, Fatal Destiny, is available for free today, everywhere ebooks are sold! I thought it would be fun to list all the wedding details in one central spot to refresh your memory on what you chose for Sam and Nick.

First, a little about Fatal Destiny: 

With the week of their wedding finally upon them, Washington, D.C., Police Lieutenant Sam Holland and her fiancé, Senator Nick Cappuano, are at odds. In the aftermath of a tragic loss, they struggle to reconnect as the big day draws near, but their work keeps pulling them apart. When a new clue into a cold case surfaces, Nick asks Sam not to take any foolish chances before the wedding and to leave it alone for the time being. Sam agrees, but she can't let it go entirely and winds up trapped in an explosive situation. Then an unwelcome visitor from her past threatens her future happiness… With trouble at every turn, will Sam survive long enough to walk down the aisle?

And now for another look at the wedding of the year:

The Church

St. John's, the "Church of the Presidents," in Washington, D.C.

The Reception

The Hay Adams Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Invitations

Bridesmaid Dresses

Flowers

Nick's Suit

Don't be mad at me because I referred to a bowtie in the book. Woops!

Sam's Dress

Sam's Shoes

Sam's Hair

Nick's Ring

Sam's Ring

The Cake

The Groom's Cake

First Dance

Thank You For Loving Me, Bon Jovi

Listen Here.

Wedding Favors

A Donation To:

Honeymoon

Thanks again for making the wedding planning so fun! 

Sam and Nick are eternally grateful for your good taste!

Fatal Wedding Big Reveal Day 14: Honeymoon!

**Make sure to check the sidebar to see if you've won any of the random prizes over the last 14 days!**

Sam and Nick are finally getting a week off together—granted, they had to get married to make it happen! We need to send this special couple to a place where they can recharge, regroup and reconnect after some crazy months. I'll let the photos do the talking... Remember to comment to be entered into the grand prize drawing for one of two prizes: A Kindle or a Nook (or $100 to Amazon or B&N if you already own a device) OR advance Fatal Books for the life of the series. Be the very first to know what's up next for Sam and Nick!

Honeymoon Destination 1

The St. Regis Bora Bora Hotel, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Honeymoon Destination 2

Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort, Pacific Ocean

Honeymoon Destination 3

Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives Islands, Indian Ocean

And the winner is....

Number 1: Bora Bora!

Phew! Well, that does it for the Fatal Wedding planning. I hope you've all had as much fun as I have planning Washington's Wedding of the Year. Sam and Nick asked me to tell you how very much they appreciate your input to their big day and how very much we ALL appreciate your enjoyment of their ongoing story. We'll release the results of your choices TOMORROW in the FREE Fatal wedding novella, Fatal Destiny.

Another very special thank you my dear friends Alyson Hackett and Ronlyn Howe, who came up with all the beautiful choices for Sam and Nick. About five minutes after I had the big idea to involve readers in Sam and Nick's wedding, it dawned on me that it would be an enormous amount of work to put together the variety of choices we've given you over the last 14 days. Aly and Ronlyn LITERALLY saved my life (and saved Sam and Nick's wedding) by stepping up to the plate and hitting a grand slam. Thank you both so much!

Okay, watch for two posts tomorrow. The first will put the whole thing together in one place, with all your winning choices highlighted. The second will reveal the two winners of the grand prizes.

For today's last prize, I'm offering another signed copy of the print version of Fatal Affair, the story that started the series. Comment here on the blog to be entered into the drawing.

Thank you all for making this so much fun! I really hope you enjoy Fatal Destiny!

Fatal Wedding Big Reveal Day 13: Wedding Favors

Sam and Nick want to thank you for helping to plan their wedding! They've given a lot of thought to a gift they could give their guests to remember their special day. In the course of their work as a police officer and as a U.S. senator, they see a lot of need in their local community. So in lieu of favors, they are going to make a donation in the name of each wedding guest to one of their three favorite charities. Nick left it up to Sam to decide what three charities to offer as choices, and she chose three organizations near and dear to her:

Charitable Organization 1

Washington D.C. Police Foundation

The Washington DC Police Foundation is a group of Washington area business and civic leaders who work with the D.C. Police Chief to promote better public safety across the District of Columbia.

The DC Police Foundation was formed in 2000 by Washington area business and civic leaders under the aegis of the Federal City Council to generate resources to support crime prevention programs and programs for at-risk youth.

The Washington DC Police Foundation works to support key unmet public safety needs identified by the Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department and other public safety leaders in the District of Columbia. We do this by giving support to MPD and by engaging directly on public safety policy initiatives in the city.

The Foundation relies on financial support and in-kind resources from our members who include the business and professional community, retailers, faith-based leaders, civic leaders, philanthropic foundations, and individuals who are interested in improving public safety in our Nation’s Capital.

Charitable Organization 2

Big Brothers Big Sisters National Capital Area

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children through professionally supported long-term, One-To-One® mentoring relationships with carefully screened, caring and committed adults in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the Washington Region. We are the leader in One-To-One youth mentoring services. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors children ages 6 through 18 in our community.

Charitable Organization 3

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

The Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. The Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) offer resources on spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility related disabilities.

And the winner is...

Number 3! 

I was so glad you all chose that one in loving tribute to Sam's paralyzed father. In honor of all of you today, I'll make a $50 donation to the charity of the winner's choice in the winner's name, so go forth and comment on today's Big Reveal!

One more day, and then it all comes to fruition in Fatal Destiny! I posted a new excerpt on my Facebook fan page last night. "Like" the page and click on "Exclusive Fan Zone" for a little taste of what's to come in Destiny!

Fatal Wedding Big Reveal Day 12: The First Dance

Here's what I said about this one in February: Those of you who've read Fatal Justice may have a "leg up" so to speak when it comes to choosing the first song Sam and Nick will dance to as husband and wife. If you want to know Sam's favorite, hurry up and read Fatal Justice! :-) I love that Ronlyn and Aly included Bless the Broken Road, which is one of my favorites, and they didn't even know that! Which one will I vote for? My favorite or Sam's? Hmmmm....

Here are our choices:

Song 1: At Last, Etta James 

Listen Here

Song 2: Thank You For Loving Me, Bon Jovi

Listen Here.

Song 3: Bless the Broken Road, Rascal Flatts

Listen Here

And the winner is (as if there was ever any question):

Number 2!!!!

While I managed to work one of the other songs into the story, I really love the first-dance scene in Fatal Destiny! Can't wait for you guys to read it on MONDAY! In case you missed it yesterday, the novella is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and the Carina Press site. 

Today's drawing is a $30 gift card to i-Tunes, so go forth and comment on Sam & Nick's first dance!

Fatal Wedding Big Reveal Day 11: Groom's Cake

In Fatal Consequences, you learned that Nick is a rabid fan of the Boston Red Sox. He grew up in Lowell, Massachusetts, which is just north of fabled Fenway Park. Also in FC, you met Nick's new friend Scotty, who asks Sam about doing something special for Nick at the wedding. This is what they came up with:

Groom's Cake 1:



Groom's Cake 2:



Groom's Cake 3:



And you chose....

NUMBER 2!!

I love the scene where Scotty presents Nick with the cake and their reaction when Shelby hands them a knife to cut it. I'll let you read all about it in Fatal Destiny! Four more days... It's now available for pre-order (even though it says $1, it will be free) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

I'd love to give away a Red Sox ball cap today, but that would be promoting my own agenda, so we'll go with another $25 gift card to Godiva in celebration of all things chocolate! Remember, you have to comment ON THE BLOG to be entered into the drawing.

Thanks to everyone who has come out to play during the Big Reveal. It's been so much fun reading all your comments!

Fatal Wedding Big Reveal Day 10: The Cake

Mmmm, I love cake! Of course, I want it to be chocolate with buttercream frosting, but I digress. Here are the choices for Sam & Nick's wedding cake! There is one choice from each of the flower collections you viewed earlier.

Wedding Cake 1: Orchid



Wedding Cake 2: Calla Lilly



Wedding Cake 3: Tulip



And the winner was....

NUMBER 1! Y'all went all orchid all the way!

Comment on the cake to be entered to win a $25 gift card to Godiva Chocolates!

Fatal Wedding Big Reveal Day 9: Sam's Ring

When Nick proposed to Sam in Fatal Justice he gives her a diamond engagement ring. Of course, Sam being Sam, she is immediately concerned about whether he will understand if she doesn't wear it to work. So when considering Sam's wedding band, we gave you a few choices that we thought would suit Sam's busy life. Nick being Nick, he will want to see that diamond on her finger once in a while, of course! Here were the choices for Sam's ring:

Sam's Ring 1



Sam's Ring 2



Sam's Ring 3



And the winner is....

NUMBER 1!!!

Sam really appreciates that you took her job into consideration in helping Nick to make this decision for her. Comment today to be entered for a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble! Don't forget that all comments are entered for the grand prize drawings: either a Kindle or a Nook (or $100 to Amazon or B&N if you already have a device) OR advance copies of Fatal books for the life of the series. Be the first to read about Sam & Nick's latest adventure. We'll be drawing the grand prize winners on Sept. 5, the day Fatal Destiny becomes available--for free!

Fatal Wedding Big Reveal Day 8: Nick's Ring

Isn't there something so sexy about a wedding ring on a man's finger? It tells the world he has committed his life and his heart to one special woman. Nick Cappuano can't wait for his Samantha to put a ring on his finger. Sam really appreciated your help in deciding what ring would best suit Nick. The choices were:

Nick's Ring 1:



Nick's Ring 2:



Nick's Ring 3:



And the winner was:

NUMBER 1!!!

I love the scene where Shelby helps Sam pick the perfect ring for Nick, and I hope you will enjoy it, too! Today I'm giving away another $25 gift card to Amazon so make sure you comment here on the blog (only) to be entered into the drawing for today's prize. Reminder that every comment will be entered into the grand prize drawing for a Kindle or a Nook (or a $100 gift card to Amazon or B&N if you already have a device) OR advance copies of Fatal Books for the life of the series. Be the first to read about Sam & Nick's latest adventure!

Good news: Fatal Destiny will be out in ONE WEEK! And it's free!

Fatal Wedding Big Reveal Day 7: Sam's Hair

What to do with all that hair was the question Sam asked you to help her with! Here were the choices:

Sam's Hairstyle 1



Sam's Hairstyle 2



Sam's Hairstyle 3



And the winner is....

NUMBER 1!

Smooth and up with an orchid tucked in. Sam was very happy with the style you chose for her. After the wedding, it will be Nick's job to pluck that orchid from his new wife's hair...

By the way, since we talked about it the other day, I think I might've thought of a way to keep Shelby in the cast....

Comment on Sam's hair style to be entered into a drawing for a print copy of FATAL AFFAIR, the book that started the Fatal Series!