Another great review from Romance In Color. Passion Overtime received 4+ stars and the reviewer had this to say:

Kyra Dixon is the PR rep for Hollington. With the homecoming festivities heating up, the last thing Kyra needs is an unwelcome blast from the past. But she’s been given the plum job of helping sign hunky pro-football star Terrence Franklin as Hollington’s new head coach.

Ms. Yaye introduces two energetic, determined characters. Kyra has a successful career, her own home and is doing well for herself. Her problem is she can’t get over how her ex-fiancée dissed her. Add to the list, her issues with her father and Kyra doesn’t trust men or feel she will never find the right one. Terrence has a bit of an ego, but he soon learns that you can’t always be on top. He knows he has skeletons in his closet, but that we all have learned from our mistakes in life.

I found the main characters simmering on again off again relationship intriguing. I really understood Kyra’s dilemma and sympathized with her. But there are always two sides to the story and Kyra was carrying baggage when she and Terrence were together. Terrence is a prime example of big name athletics and their egotistical attitudes when they get put on celebrity status. Not hating at all, but some definitely go overboard. Just look at the divorces and paternity suits out there.

I enjoyed the twists and turns Ms. Yaye did throughout the story. Terrence actually became a guy I rooted for in the end. Their chemistry together could not be denied. The setting is nice and really added to the story. If you attended college and returned to your alma mater, this brought back memories. The secondary characters were an inspiration to the story as well. I really enjoyed reading this book and definitely recommend reading it along with the other series. You won’t be disappointed.

Thanks to all those of you who entered this month’s,  Passion Overtime, contest! Some people aren’t comfortable with their names being posted on-line, so the email addresses that won were:

Kchilde, the originalmmm, ladysilver915m, nanny91, lakeshaturner, kourtneyjunie, yinkachocolate, tmanns, kantrisha, and jasminemorgan.

Congratulations to all you lucky ladies! Contest prizes will be mailed out on Thursday December 24, so be sure that you respond to the email I sent last week requesting your home address. Be sure to check back in February, as I will be running a SUPERHUGE Valentine’s Day contest!

Always,

Pamela Yaye

CONTEST:

Hey everyone! It’s about that time again. Time for another GREAT contest! In the past, I had one grand prize, and two prizes for the runners-up, but this time around I have decided to spread the wealth. 

PRIZES:

There are 10 great prizes up for grabs, and each prize comes with an autographed copy of my November release, Passion Overtime, and my August release, Games of the Heart. Here’s what you could win:

Ralph Lauren perfume, Best of Motown 2-disc set, cosmetics travel bag, Godiva chocolates, $25 Amazon gift card, Novelty slippers, Denzel Washington movie pack, Satin nightshirt, Caramal Popcorn tin, and Scented lotion gift set.

QUESTIONS:

 To enter, all you have to do is answer the following questions correctly: (when you read Games of the Heart and Passion Overtime you will understand the significance of the questions!!!)

1. How many albums has Michael Jackson sold worldwide?

 2. Finish the lyrics to the song Shaft: He’s a ___________man but no one ____________ him but his ______________.

3. Which of my books was nominated for the Best Kimani Romance by Romantic Times magazine?

That’s it folks. Send your contest entries to pamelayaye@aol.com. The contest ends on December 15th, so hurry up and get your entries in.

CONTEST:

Hey everyone! It’s about that time again. Time for another GREAT contest! In the past, I had one grand prize, and two prizes for the runners-up, but this time around I have decided to spread the wealth. 

PRIZES:

There are 10 great prizes up for grabs, and each prize comes with an autographed copy of my November release, Passion Overtime, and my August release, Games of the Heart. Here’s what you could win:

Ralph Lauren perfume, Best of Motown 2-disc set, cosmetics travel bag, Godiva chocolates, $25 Amazon gift card, Novelty slippers, Denzel Washington movie pack, Satin nightshirt, Caramal Popcorn tin, and Scented lotion gift set.

QUESTIONS:

 To enter, all you have to do is answer the following questions correctly: (when you read Games of the Heart and Passion Overtime you will understand the significance of the questions!!!)

1. How many albums has Michael Jackson sold worldwide?

 2. Finish the lyrics to the song Shaft: He’s a ___________man but no one ____________ him but his ______________.

3. Which of my books was nominated for the Best Kimani Romance by Romantic Times magazine?

That’s it folks. Send your contest entries to pamelayaye@aol.com. The contest ends on December 15th, so hurry up and get your entries in.

My writer friend, Donna Alward, who also writes for Harlequin sent me this a few weeks back, and I am just now getting around to posting it. Romantic Times had this to say about my November release, Passion Overtime,:

PASSION OVERTIME (4.5) by Pamela Yaye: Yaye does a bang-up job of giving her characters depth as they struggle to give love a second chance in this emotionally fertile story. Kyra Dixon, the spunky, successful P.R. rep for her alma mater, Hollington College , must convince former NFL player Terrence Franklin to take the head football coaching position. But Terrence is her college sweetheart and the fiance who dumped her when he joined the NFL. Now that he realizes Kyra is the only woman who loved him for himself and not for what he could provide, he wants her back. Persistence and patience have Terrence realizing that Kyra was more affected by their breakup than he knew. What will happen when his past threatens to put a permanent wedge between them?

Today, my daily online read story, Bad Boy Blues, begins on eharlequin.com. Read the chapters posted, make comments and share your thoughts about Renee and Adam’s story.  This is my first short story in a real long time and although it was a challenge getting the couple’s story down to 10,000 words, it was a lot of fun. I only wish I had another 10,000 words! (LOL) I’ve posted the link down below. Enjoy everyone!

http://www.eharlequin.com/articlelist.html

Pamela

Just when you think all hope is lost, another great review comes in! YAY! I love these guys over at Romance In Color. Not just because of their willingness to review my books, but because they were one of the first African-American websites to review books by us and for us. Games of the Heart is the feature book of the week at Romance In Color and this is what the reviewer had to say:

REVIEW:  GAMES OF THE HEART is an amazing tale of how two people who are definitely different turn out to be perfect for each other. Pamela Yaye tells a story of how opposites attract through Sage Collins, an impulsive, young woman who is trying to make a name for herself by any means; while Marshall Grant is an overprotective single father who plays by the rules at all times. The couple gets off to a rocky start, but once Sage realizes that Marshall is Khari Grant’s father she is determine to do whatever it takes to get the basketball star to sign with her agency and the NBA. Will Sage be able to pull off the biggest deal of her life or will love overrule her career ambitions?GAMES OF THE HEART. Pamela Yaye has another hit on her hands. Marshall and Sage’s story inspires you to believe that your soul mate is out there and that love can conquer all.

Sage Collins grew up in the foster care system and the streets. Her gutsy personality and good looks have moved her from the mail room to a junior agent at Sapphire Entertainment. Sage won’t be considered as an executive manager by her boss unless she signs upcoming star Khari Grant. Marshall Grant is determined that Khari is going to Harvard to become a surgeon and he will not allow his son to be distracted by the prospect of entering the NBA. An ex-military man and the founder of a community center for at risk kids, Marshall keeps a tight rein on Khari. Marshall lowers his guard and allows Sage into his heart later discovering she lied and squirmed her way into his life from the very beginning. By kicking Sage out of his life he realizes he doesn’t have one without her. Attempting to make amends, Sage makes another bad judgment call that forces Marshall to walk away again. Will Marshall and Sage find their way back to each other or will they live the rest of their lives apart wishing they were together?

The story takes place in Indianapolis and Las Vegas. A ski trip and a trip to L.A. are helpful to the plot and the development of Sage and Marshall’s relationship. The dialogue is intriguing and flows at a consistent speed. The supporting characters help us understand Sage and Marshall and help guide them in their relationship.

I absolutely loved

You can check out other reviews from your favorite authors at www.romanceincolor.com

Until next time, stay blessed!

Pamela Yaye

I got a scathing review for Games of the Heart. It’s the only one I’ve gotten, and it is nas-ty. This woman didn’t like anything, nothing, zilch. She even made a comment about Sage and Marshall going to a high school football game in February (I know sports, and I also know that private schools have a different schedule than public schools, and that’s why I added the game. But seriously, does it matter? I am all about the details, and check and recheck my facts, but come on.) She also didn’t understand some of the similies and expressions I used. Oh, well, everyone over at Kimani did! (Not to mention my four critique partners who read the book first.)

Writing Sage Collins’ story was a risk, and I knew that from the second I wrote the first line of the book. Sage is not your typical heroine. She’s aggressive, and strong and opionated and will do anything to get the job done. I like her, and I hope you all do too!

In other news (much, MUCH, more important news) I heard from the editor of eharlequin about my story, Bad Boy Blues. I am writing a daily on-line read for eharlequin and starting in Septmeber a chapter will be posted every day. This story is loosely tied in with the Hollington series, but Renee and Adam’s story is truly there own.  Anyways,  the editor really liked Bad Boy Blues and her email dragged me out of my funk. She said, and I quote: I really enjoyed it! Renee and Adam have great chemistry (Adam is hot!), your chapter hooks are strong, and I love how you’ve tied this to Hollington and alluded to the events on campus while still allowing it to be Adam and Renee’s story. I think it will make a terrific daily read.

Her words made me smile and reminded me that I am good writer. With all the craziness happening in my life right now, I needed a boost. Well, I’m going to put on some Maxwell, open up Bad Boy Blues and do the revisions that need to be done (thank God it’s minor). Until next time friends, stay blessed!

Pamela Yaye

The grand prize winner of this month’s Super Sexy Contest is…KEOSHA WARE! She’s won:  the Anthony Hamilton CD The Point of it All,  the August issue of Cosmopolitian Magazine , a $50 Amazon gift card, an aromatherapy candle, a box of gourmet chocolates, a signed copy of Games of the Heart, and one sexy nightshirt.

ROSHONDA SCIPIO, LOUISE BROWN and LISA DUONG have all won an autographed copy of Games of the Heart, and a box of gourment chocolates. I want to thank everyone for entering, and encourage all of you who didn’t win to enter my Thanksgiving-themed contest in November, which coincides with the release of Passion Overtime!