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BUNCO BABES GONE WILD,
Berkley Trade, November 2009

Georgia Meyer needs some time to think—and what better place to get her head on straight than Whispering Bay, Florida, in the company of her sister Frida and her sister’s Bunco friends, better known as the Bunco Babes? Georgia’s boyfriend—and boss—Spencer Moody made a slight miscalculation in the romance department and gave her a calculator instead of an engagement ring. So she needs some sisterly advice, in between rolling dice and drinking frozen margaritas, as to her next move.

While considering subtracting Spencer, Georgia meets the very handsome Dave Hernandez. Unfortunately when a Bunco night gets a little out of hand, Georgia reveals more of herself to Dave than she intended. Now, as she helps the Babes prepare for a Bunco Black Tie fundraiser, she needs to search her heart—and keep her shirt on—long enough to decide if a love affair with Dave might be a dream come true or just a flash in the pan.

 
 
Endorsements:
 

“At first I was a little nervous about a book that had Bunco Babes in the title...I'm not a game player and don't understand groups of people that get together on a regular basis to do so. I thought... "boring chicklit". Well, I am happy to say I was very wrong! This book is funny, sarcastic, raunchy and has a hot scene in it that will wake you right up!.” Dew on the Kudzu Book Reviews.

 

“If you are looking for romance with plenty of female bonding on the side, this steamy tale will be right up your alley. Maria Geraci writes with a contemporary voice that captures the angst of modern sexual politics and female rivalries in a light romance. All set against a background of sun and fun in Florida.” Dolce-Dolce.

 

“Interesting characters, witty dialogue, and hot romance make this romantic comedy an entertaining must read for those who enjoy contemporary women's fiction!” Libby at Author Exposure.

 
“This light escapist fare continues the adventures that began with Bunco Babes Tell All. It's entertaining, amusing, and conveys the idea that whatever else is going on in a woman's life, good or bad, it's wonderful to have a group of friends to share it all with.” 4 stars, Romantic Times Book Club Reviews.
 
 
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BUNCO BABES TELL ALL,
Berkley Trade, May 2009

Meet the Bunco Babes of Whispering Bay. Every Thursday night they roll dice, drink frozen margaritas, and catch up on all the gossip in their small north Florida town. Kitty Burke is the only Bunco Babe who is still single—which is okay—but she’s thirty-five and may need to face that her image of Mr. Right is all wrong.

Take Steve. Very sexy—but on paper, with three failed marriages and a shady career, maybe not great husband material. And yes, his ring tone is “Freebird.” Certainly fellow Babes Shea Masterson and Pilar Diaz-Rothman vote thumbs down. But maybe there’s more to Steve than meets the eye? Is it time for Kitty to take a chance and hope that she can be as lucky in love as she is in Bunco?

 
 
Endorsements:
 
“Geraci's sexy, funny debut is an emotionally satisfying story of love, friendship, family and community.” Chicago Tribune.
 
“Bunco Babes Tell All is a refreshing story about the importance of women's friendships crossed with the situational humor of a romantic comedy.” Sacramento Book Reviews.


“Maria Geraci's writing is smart, funny and full of heart.” Two Lips Reviews.
 
“This is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.” The Romance Studio.
 
This is a winner. Enjoy.” Romance Reviews Today.
 

“Maria Geraci has become my new favorite author of 2009! I can’t wait to read her next piece of work.” Recommended Read, Fallen Angels Reviews.

 
“A fun book, and the beginning of what promises to be a delightful series from Geraci.” Wichita Falls Times Record News.
 
"A steamy romp of a read whose lively characters kept me turning the pages." Haywood Smith, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Red Hat Club series.
 
"This book was awesome." Reviewer Top Pick, Night Owl Romance.
 
"I loved this story from the first page until the last and hope to read many more works by this stellar author who seems to write funny business like nobody else!" 5 cups of coffee! Coffee Time Romance and More.
 
"BUNCO BABES TELL ALL is a very lighthearted read. If you just don't have time to schedule regular girls' nights out with your friends, pick up this book and you just might get your girlfriend fix." Fresh Fiction Reviews.
 
"This book had everything for me, sex, romance, laughter, and even a slight mystery, but as they say: "What happens at bunco, stays at bunco!!" WWW Ladies Book Club, Barbara Vey's Publisher Weekly Blog.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maria Geraci
Those folks at Berkley are really with it. It's only been a little over a month that I sent in my revisions for BUNCO BABES GONE WILD and I've already received my copy edits. Only they didn't come in the mail.

Yesterday afternoon I checked my email to find something from the lovely Allison Brandau from Berkley with BUNCO BABES GONE WILD in the subject. Allison not only acquires books of her own, she assists other editors like mine (the equally-lovely-if-not-more-so-because-she-bought-me Wendy McCurdy). I really had no idea what might be in the email, but the one thing I definitely was NOT expecting was electronic copy edits. Genius!