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DAY 11 – 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS 2024 – TAKING TURNS

Welcome to my annual 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS! 

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IN EACH POST I WILL HIGHLIGHT A BOOK

TODAY’S BOOK HIGHLIGHT IS TAKING TURNS

If you LOVE a 5-STAR, 5 SPICE MMFM FILLED WITH ANGST AND ROMANCE – THIS IS YOUR SERIES!

 

TAKING TURNS

(TURNING SERIES BOX SET!)

This 2500+ page set contains the USA Today Bestselling Series and spinoffs Taking Turns, Turning Back, His Turn, Total Exposure, The Pleasure of Panic, The Boyfriend Experience, and Play Dirty. 

 

TAKING TURNS – When her friend wants out of an arrangement she has with the owners of the exclusive invitation-only Turning Point Club, Chella is only too happy to take her place. Her time with them was supposed to be temporary. Just a little trip into the dark. A teeny-tiny peek into the forbidden. She never expected to like them. And she certainly never expected to fall in love.

TURNING BACK – Rochelle left Turning Point Club behind last year. She made a new life and moved on. But when Bric shows up asking if she’d like to play again, she can’t resist. What she had with them could’ve been so much more. It would’ve been so much better if she didn’t let it get so… personal. But now she’s got her priorities straight. She doesn’t need them. They need her. And this time, she’s playing for pleasure.

HIS TURN – Bric’s friends are settling down. That game is over but no one said he couldn’t play another one with new people. Jordan Wells is a lot like Bric—demanding, stubborn, and dominant. And he’s got a third player for them—but she’s just like Bric too. Three alphas vying for control of the game? It’s ridiculous. But it sure won’t be boring.

TOTAL EXPOSURE – When her therapist suggests the unconventional treatment of total exposure to cure Evangeline’s fear of being watched, she is scared to death. But the anonymous stranger on the other side of the cameras isn’t playing by the rules. He leaves her commanding notes, demanding she obey—and suddenly Evangeline finds herself craving his attention.

THE PLEASURE OF PANIC – Issy has no interest in other people’s games. She’s a player, for sure. A good one too. But she is control one-hundred percent of the time no matter what. Until her best friend, Chella, gifts her a game from Jordan Wells she never asked to play. Suddenly her whole life is turned upside down and… it’s not terrible. Because there’s a hot bodyguard playing along with her.

THE BOYFRIEND EXPERIENCE – Oaklee needs a boyfriend like… yesterday. And Jordan Wells is the game master, so she hits him up for a fake boyfriend game. Unfortunately for Oaklee, her reputation precedes her and Lawton Ayres the only guy left in town willing to put up with her over-the-top antics. He’s a billionaire, he’s well-dressed, well spoken, smart, kind… and well, he’s sorta perfect. But she’s not buying the boyfriend for herself, she needs Lawton to ruin her arch enemy. This is probably not going to turn out the way she imagined…

PLAY DIRTY – Jordan is tired of the games. He doesn’t want to do it anymore. He wants the love he lost years ago. And when she shows up looking to try again, for a moment he thinks it might work out. But it was never just the two of them. It was always three. And suddenly Jordan finds himself playing a whole new game. One he didn’t set up. One he’s not in control of. One that will change his life forever.

 

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GIVEAWAY #11

THE MISTERS GIFT SET

WHAT’S IN THE GIFT SET!

    1. Signed paperback of TAKING TURNS
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    5. Lollia ‘This Moment’ Handcreme
    6. Felt Ornament
    7. Handwritten Holiday Card from JA Huss
    8. Mini Christmas Tree with lights and trimmings to bring good cheer!
    9. $25 Amazon Gift Card

 

AND HERE’S HOW TO ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S GIFT SET!

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(1) COMMENT HERE on the blog (below) and tell me –

WHAT KIND OF ROMANCE COVER DO YOU LIKE MOST?

1. ‘SEXY AF MAN-CHEST ALL DAY LONG’ COVER

2. ‘DISCREET HIGH-CONCEPT ‘ COVER

IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME COMMENTING ON THE BLOG IT HAS TO BE APPROVED. SO DON’T WORRY IF IT DOESN’T SHOW UP RIGHT AWAY.

MY ANSWER

Well, as an author I like the sexy covers because they always sell better. lol Take this series, for instance. These covers are hot. The first one for Taking Turns was a special photoshoot – Sara Eirew did that cover just for me. And I love it. I doubt I will ever take those people off that cover. 

But as a reader, I gotta say, I do not pick covers with photos on them to read. I only choose high-concept. But again, I read SF and Romantasy, so it’s different. 

 

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624 Responses

  4. Definitely the sexy covers. 😁 This was the first series I read by you & it remains a favorite. I’m going to reread them now.

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  11. I like the discrete covers, because that way I don’t have an Image of a character predetermined for me. I can create the image of the character in my head instead.

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  13. I’m all for the ‘Sexy AF Man-Chest All Day Long’ cover! There’s just something about a bold, confident, and unapologetically steamy cover that instantly grabs my attention. It sets the tone for a sizzling romance inside and lets me know I’m in for a passionate ride. Bring on the abs!

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  14. I prefer discrete simply because I have always love object covers rather than people covers.

    Merry Christmas, Julie! 🎄❄️🎄

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  15. I love the discreet covers because they’re more artistic. I think the half naked men on covers are so overdone and Im over it.

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  16. I love the sexy man covers but id have to go with Discreet high concept.

    I like to pretend to be mysterious about what im reading 😉 haha. I also prefer the look of them on my book shelf

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  19. #1 all the way. Broody Male all alone, dark dangerous male embracing a female, or a muscular male wrapped up in the arms of an equally strong male partner. Or any alien male represented as any of the above!

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    1. I love ALL your covers! I’m always impressed. I like the high-concept better. I can use my imagination for the characters myself. I mean, I will not pass a book up because it has a sexy cover, but I can honestly say when I am looking for something new or in a slump and scrolling books, I have just kept scrolling because it is all abs and shit on a cover.

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  22. I honestly like both types of covers and will buy both. I like having a discrete cover to take with me when I have to go out. Merry Christmas

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  26. While I love sexy man covers I think I’m going to go with the discreet covers just because they’re really cute and you could pretty much show them off to anybody without anybody thinking anything bad about it.

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  30. Never judge a book by its cover. But I do. I prefer a discreet cover. Mostly so that I create in my head what the character looks like based on the authors description and not committing to what they look like on the cover.

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  37. Definitely a HUGE fan of the eye candy covers! 🤭 Seriously, it started with my mom’s Fabio novels, lol!

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  39. I’d probably say discreet high-concept because I love the beautiful art work. But I wouldn’t say no the the sexy covers 🤫🤭

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  41. I honestly love both covers and usually buy both designs … can’t beat a sexy bare chested man cover but the discreet ones are usually so pretty

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  42. I love the Sexy ones! I love very hot and spicy romances, dark romance, enemies to friends. The covers are so amazing!

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  43. ‘DISCREET HIGH-CONCEPT ‘ COVER for me. Like to use my imagination and prefer subtle to “in your face” sexy.

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  47. Though I LOVE looking and objectifying the HOT men, I prefer books with high concept covers… And if it’s a series of books, I like continuity across the spines, indicating a series by the theme, color or art…. Not that I’m picky. Hahaha

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  51. Generally speaking I read ebooks, so I don’t see the covers except for when I buy and start the book. They do not influence whether I buy a book either, I always buy based on the blurb and the reviews. That said I do like the sexy covers!

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  54. I own and read both, I have no shame about having a sexy cover in public but I tend to gravitate to clever ones that fit the book more so than just sexy for the point of sexy.

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  56. I prefer high concept covers. It’s not for the “discreet factor” I just prefer the aesthetic of them. Nothing against the sexy covers, I think when they fit the story they work great.

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  57. I am an equal opportunity offender! Lol…I love all different kinds of covers…but those seXXXy af man covers have Tobe one of my top 2.

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  58. I don’t love a sexy cover and since I don’t read physical books. I am more a digital and audible girl so I am good with a sexy cover

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  59. So if I want a physical copy of a book, I generally go for the discrete covers. There’s nothing wrong with the model covers at all but I just like the look of the discrete better. If it’s a cover on an ebook, I don’t have a preference but model covers tend to grab my attention more since I’m very much a “judge a book by its cover” kind of person

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  62. Sexy AF Man-Chest are really nice to look at, but that doesn’t determine what I read. I usually take recommendations from book groups on Facebook and don’t really look at the covers.

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  65. My favorite is: ‘SEXY AF MAN-CHEST ALL DAY LONG’ COVER

    I like the little hints in the cover about what may happen in the story.

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  66. I love sexy covers! But I also like somewhat discreet covers. I don’t want the. Just plain. I want something related to the story, eye catching, beautiful! I don’t usually choose books based on covers. Funnily enough I never read the description either. I usually just go with the title and author, or recommendations. I have a habit of falling into a rabbit hole. Going from series to series then finding something that is similar, or that authors or other readers recs. I’m not gonna lie though, those sexy covers or pretty covers will catch my eye and can lead to me reading it. I also love to do ARC and Beta reading. So when I can get into those groups I binge read all that author when I can. So basically, as long as it’s beautiful, not a plain cover, I’ll love it.

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  70. Either one! The cover isn’t usually what gets me to read the book. I’m all for book blurbs or recommendations to get my interest.

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  71. Covers do not really do it for me it is more the excerpt from the book that determines if I wish to read the book. But hey who doesn’t like a sexy AF man on a cover.

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  72. I like the Sexy AF Man-Chest all day long cover!!! I honestly like the sexy guys on the cover. Sometimes the discrete covers make me think they are childish and I want SEXY!

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  73. For ebooks it doesn’t matter as long as it catches my eye but for physical copies since I have a young child and my husband can be……possessive I choose the high contrast discrete covers🤣😈

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  78. I love them both. It really doesn’t matter to me, it’s the story I’m more interested in. But I will admit the cover draws me in and the blurb seals the deal.

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  79. I love seeing a man’s chest but love all covers, it wouldn’t stop me for reading it there wasn’t a man’s chest on the front

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  89. I like couples in teasing but modest clothes. Guys can be shirtless. And if book has an animal put it in the picture also.

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  90. I can honestly say I don’t prefer one over the other, and I don’t think much about this discussion topic, although I see this exact question asked in lots of author and blogger groups. To me, it is more about if my eye is attracted to the cover. I’ve seen a lot of sexy bare chest covers, but the guy’s face turns me off and/or I’m not attracted to them. I think that’s why sometimes you see the sexy bare chest but the model’s face has been cropped out of the picture. And I must say, the fantasy world does the most gorgeous high concept covers I have ever seen! But I don’t read a lot of fantasy so I don’t collect those covers even when I drool over them.

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  97. I love them both. But I mainly get discreet books. (Cause I have children who love to ask questions about my books).

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  99. Sexy man covers are my fav but have to say one of my favorites is viscious those eyes wow love it and I do have the other one too but I love the story which is most important ♥️

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  100. I like the covers that go along with the book so if it’s a horror thriller romance then if it has a sexy man on it I would like for him to be a little sexy creepy bloody you know serial killer type

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  102. I do really like “high concept” covers, but the type of cover doesn’t influence my reading choice at all, as I primarily read digitally. A great blurb is what draws me in, unless it’s a favorite author. Anything you write will be an automatic read!

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  109. I’m actually liking the discreet/high concept more these days. I mean I love a bare chest but I feel like these are more creative

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  114. Well, who doesn’t like a sexy AF man on the cover! I would have said choice 1…until Sparktopia. I love that cover, so having a mix of both suits me just fine.

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  116. I don’t only read romance so for romance…sure give me a hot cover any day. For other books, a nice high concept cover will always draw me in.

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  118. I prefer the sexy AF covers…they’re usually what catches my attention….but the discreet covers are ok too as long as they’re pretty or cute

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  119. I prefer a sexy chesty guy on the covers, with that delicious V below! As silly as it may be, but a lot of times I do choose a book by the cover!!

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  123. I like sexy but sexy to me and sexy to someone else doesn’t always match. I will pick a book based off artwork when I know nothing about the book so I guess I lean more that way.

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  124. I can do sexy. I can do discreet. What I can’t do are those
    Whimsical covers. I will never ever read or even think about them. Just can’t. I know I’ve prob missed out on some good novels but my mind just won’t go there.

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  126. Both! What women wouldn’t want to look at half naked or all naked man while a woman is all over him!?!?
    Or a discreet cover where the imagination can roam

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  127. I like the sexy covers but I usually read the blurb to see if I would want to read it. That goes for the plaine covers too.

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  128. Discreet high concept!!! I love both covers honestly but I like to imagine them in my mind the way they would look!

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  130. Sexy, pierced, tattooed man chest all the way, gets my attention but I will read any book with any cover as long as the intro Keeps my attention.

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  134. Discreet all day. Mostly because I like creative covers & also don’t want to immediately picture the cover model as the character instead picture them by description instead.

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  135. I love a aexy cover with smouldering eyes and a sexy smile. When you see your favorite looks you just have to pick it up.

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  146. It really depends on the “reading mood” I’m in. Hot guy on the cover works in some situations and an obscure concept will intrigue me in others.

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  148. I actually like both sexy covers and discreet covers. It all depends who and what’s on the covers with the men. Like if it’s a guy I wouldn’t be attracted to then I’d rather the discreet covers. But if I like it or find the person attractive then I’d get the sexy cover.

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  150. Sexy covers always draw my attention, but now I really like the pretty discreet covers that have flowers or some sort of design on them. I feel there able to be displayed on all my shelves around my house without questions or my family saying I read porn. 🤣

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  152. To be honest I love them both! The sexy men ones have to be done correctly though if they are cringe it can put me off. Some of the discreet covers are stunning!

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  153. I VERY rarely enjoy people at all on covers because I don’t want it to taint my imagination. I also find that if I’m reading a discrete high concept cover it draws the eye more and because it’s not obviously a “sex book”. This gives me more opportunity to talk about what I’m reading to more people and I think they are prettier to display on my book shelf.

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  156. I’m good with either as long as it is connected to the story. For example, don’t tell me the story is about a plus-size character and put a thin model on the cover. I love the discreet covers that have things relating to the story hidden in it. Covers are important to me. I’m totally judging the book based on the cover.

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  159. I like sexy man covers but I’ll also enjoy an illustrated character cover too. I just like to have an image of the characters in my head before I read.

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  162. For me it depends on the cover. I LOVE a good sexy man cover but if the discreet is gorgeous, Ill snatch that up too. The only covers I HATE are cartoony/animated covers. Even for romcoms.

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  164. I think the broody Mister covers are my favorite type. I’m not a fan of the shirtless covers or boddess rippers. I also like the discreet covers that give a little insight to the characters. I have a tendency to buy a book by the cover.

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  167. I like answer number 2. ‘DISCREET HIGH-CONCEPT ‘ COVER for a romance novel. I like more left to the imagination. I like a more artsy high-concept look for the cover.

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  174. I like the sexy covers! Also, this set was my first Julie book and i was instantly hooked! I have read everything you have written so far. I wasn’t a big scify fan before reading your books but now its my second favorite genre!

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  178. I like sexy covers but finding I like the different covers, like with flowers and other things. Thank you for the chance

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  180. Although I know better than to judge a book by its cover, a high-concept design featuring a sexy AF dude always gets my attention. 😉🔥🔥🔥

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  183. I dont ever pick a book by its cover. I read so many different tropes it would be hard to have a fav. So I guess high concept would have to be my pick.

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  184. Covers don’t usually matter much to me unless I’m trying to get a visual on characters when reading, so either works for me honestly.

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  186. As I prefer ebooks, I can do the sexy man all day. But I’m more into the faces, lol. Although, I’m probably in the minority with liking the cartoon covers, hear me out though, they’re usually colourful covers and not dark. They do have to have faces though, lol 😆 Thanks for the chance 😁

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  188. Sexy as f**k one all day long of course but I do love a well done cover as well if it’s a sloppy pieces that looks like they didn’t care I skip

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  190. I prefer something in between- Nature scenes with a hint of mystery- like a female or male standing at the edge of a cliff bathed in moonlight. Men with bare Chests? YAWN. Seen one, seen them all.

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  191. I prefer the more discreet versions. If I take my book to work, I work in a classroom and I need appropriate covers so the kids can’t see

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  193. #1 for sure, definitely sexy AF man chest all day long ones. If I’m scrolling and see a hot cover I’m more likely to actually look and read the synopsis 🤷🏼‍♀️ then the descreet one.

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  194. I definitely love a beautiful man, man/women or even m/m and sometimes a beautiful man with a smooth chest and an adorable baby snuggled in. Little bit rugged but not overly buff. Personally not a fan of discreet covers.

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  196. 1. ‘SEXY AF MAN-CHEST ALL DAY LONG’ COVER
    I appreciate the discreet covers and the artwork…but Sexy man chest wins everytime

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  197. I like sexy AF if they pull it off to not look cheesy. Something like my mom’s old romance novels, pretty cheesy. But bc of that cheesiness, I think I prefer like a mid to low concept cover art. I don’t really want to know what the book is about by just looking at the cover. I need the cover to intrigue me so I flip it over and read the back or open it to read a few pages 🙂

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    1. I read on a kindle so I don’t worry abbot what other people will think about my book covers. Personally I prefer the man covers. I have given my son directions on what to do with my kindle if something happens to me!

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  199. I love me some hot AF man cover but I have too many grandchildren running round me all day long so I need the discreet high concept cover. Ever since Lottie, my sweet little 7 year old granddaughter told Myles my bashful 3 year old grandson to put nannies smut book down, she then finished with, you have to be really old to read that, so maybe not so sweet, but very honest

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  202. I have to say many covers I get drawn to and they’re all different. Something will capture my interest and I’m never sure exactly what lol. This cover is wow so amazing. Sometimes it’s just the Color and I then read the back of course. The only ones I seem to avoid most of the time are the cartoonish covers. The only time I pick those up to look at is if someone recommends the book to me but I never choose them myself. Sexy covers are usually authors I’ve heard of but I love one that’s different! I guess that’s not very specific lol but thank you so very much for asking all your thought provoking questions. I love thinking about my answers to these questions and you’re so amazing to do this for your readers 💙❤️💜📚🎄

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  203. I dont judge books by the cover, BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT I like the sexy AF covers to be honest, and I have no shame in ANYONE knowing what I am reading. Yes I can keep a straight face in public, and if I have to I will hide the cover for the innocent, but if you don’t want to know what I am reading then keep your nose out of my business!!

    However; I am a digital girlie so covers on books really don’t matter to me expect for my “trophy shelf”, but if I was a physical copy, then my rule above applies.

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  204. My steady dose of romance novels comes mainly in audio format. So, I admit I do love me a hot AF cover. And of all the books I’ve listened to, Turning Back definitely has the most sizzling hot cover! And coincidentally 😁 it happens to be my most listened-to book. That said, the few physical romance books I have happen to have more discreet covers — not floral, or anything, but for example, a fully dressed hot guy… one thing I don’t love is the cutesy cartoony covers that have become so popular (mainly with romcoms). But, it seems to me that there’s no point having a discreet cover if the title of the book basically gives it away as a spicy romance.

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  205. I like the SEXY AF MAN-CHEST ALL DAY LONG’ COVERS but I generally don’t choose based on the cover. Some of the discreet high concept covers have amazing artwork so it’s mostly based on the author and the synopsis of the story

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  206. I love SEXY AF MAN-CHEST ALL DAY LONG’ COVER!!! But sometimes the decreet version is better to be out in public. You wouldn’t have the ladies coming up to you too ask any questions if you’re a shy, introverted person.

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  208. I like the discreet high concept over man chest. But I REALLY like those viney twiney ornate font covers that are all over some fantasy genres.

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  210. Sexy AF man chest all day long! Absolutely love love this series and it is one of my go to audible listen of all time. Cast is phenomenal!

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  211. I actually prefer the sexy covers. I did grow up reading Harlequin romance and those were always known as bodice rippers. And the sexy covers just got better from there. Discreet covers can annoy me especially with the trend of using the cartoon style. Not a fan at all

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  214. I love male model covers all day long. it is rare that I find a discreet cover that I love only two authors have been able to pull it off where I have actually went out on purpose and bought the discreet covers and that was Maggie Cole’s Carnal discreet cover and Kylie Kent’s RARE Edition Hardcover. Beyond those two everything including my ebooks is Male models.

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  215. I love the Sexy AF Man Chest covers the best. Since I read entirely as eBook, it doesn’t matter what’s on the cover cause no one will see it except for me!

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  217. I’d have to say #1. I mostly read on my Kindle these days and a lot of the books I see and get are from Facebook ads or the different website like bargain booksy, bookbub and red feather romance. A cover needs to catch my eye in addition to the blurb or I pass it over.

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  218. I like when the covers some how represent the story. Like little easter eggs. I don’t always like sexy model covers cause i usually picture the characters differently. I also like pretty and edgy type things. I don’t know how to explain it. I also read mostly eBooks so don’t always pay attention to the covers.

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  219. Sexy AF man chest cover but since people can be judgey I like the high concept just to shut em up. Too bad the sexy one can’t be on the inside of the front cover!

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  221. Honestly I like both styles of covers but it depends on the story. Ie if it’s about a hit fireman go he’ll for leather on a half naked guy with abs.
    If it’s more of a Rh or something then I Woukd definitely say discreet

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  223. Probably the sexy man covers! However, I rarely read/listen to a book based on the cover. I rely on the description and comments from other readers/listeners.

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  225. Sexy men are nice but I love an abstract cover or some kind of object that defines the story and gives meaning to that object in some way.

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  227. I prefer high-concept covers, simply because the models on the cover don’t always look like the characters in the book and that kind of disturb me. Lol

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  228. I like covers that are high concept or abstract or intriguing. But if there are sexy men or a sexy couple, etc. it doesn’t stop me from getting and reading the book. I’m just not usually drawn to them.☘️

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  230. I honestly like both. I take them on a case by case basis because some colors or objects (or man chests lol) stand out/appeal better to me than others.

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  231. I’m all about the eye candy. 😉 I’m like men in the sense, I like the visual to go with the story. I often need to look back at the cover while reading to help visualize the person. Though this oftentimes throws me off when the cover model doesn’t match the description.

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  232. To be honest I love both, I’ve got a mixture in my collection plus I always buy anything my favourite authors put out. lol 😂

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  235. I want the whole naked man cover. I’ll take the discreet if I have to. But if I have the option not to I want the man.

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  237. I don’t really have a preference, but if there are people on the cover, real or drawn, they need to match the description of the characters they represent.

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  244. I prefer sexy as fxxk men on the cover .. but sometimes it also comes as a disadvantage to me because if I find the guy unattractive I may not read as it doesn’t catch my attention .

    Hence why I joined some fb book group so choose alot of books from recommendations

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  246. I like the sexy covers best. If they have hot bodies on them they draw me in to read what it’s about and I’m hooked. Especially when the characters match the ones on the cover! And Julie I have to say of all the covers and art work you put into your books yours are my absolute favorite!! 💕💕💕

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  248. I only like a shirtless man cover if it’s not like a cringey pose or something lol & a lot of the discreet covers are sooo pretty.

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  252. I love me a Sexy AF male cover but sometimes I don’t feel that the models don’t fit the story line. As far as the disceert covers, some are more interesting then the model cover. Really it’s all about the story that makes the cover.

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  253. It really just depends what the guy on the cover looks like. If he’s not attractive to me the I usually prefer the discreet cover. But honestly I don’t care in the end.

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  255. I’m good with 1. ‘SEXY AF MAN-CHEST ALL DAY LONG’ COVER…but…i like the concept covers if they make sense to the story.

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  256. I prefer discreet covers, that way I can read wherever I am and not feel insecure or embarrassed that someone knows the kind of filth that I’m reading. 😅

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  258. Sexy AF man chest all day long. Wait let me amend that. Any book with Mike on the front of it. This book cover has sentimental value to me. It’s the first one that I really noticed Mike and I have been obsessed ever since. It got me back into reading and reading sexy books at that. He is also on In To Her and that is the first book I ever ugly cried over.
    I am glad he is on a few off your books. You as the author and Mike on the cover, there is no better combination. 💜

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  259. I like covers that help you visualize the story or tell you a little bit about the character as well as the ones that you mentioned.

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  260. I gravitate towards discreet covers, because I like to picture the characters in my mind. Although, I don’t mind the occasional appearance of tattoos.

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  262. What I prefer is #1, sexy AF, sometimes when I’m reading I will flip back to the cover for a peek! But when I read in public (like at one of my daughter’s school practices), I like #2, just to keep it toned down around the judgy folks!

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  268. I’m a sucker for the sexy book covers that combine interesting art. It’s like a shiny new bauble. Sometimes covers are just pretty but they don’t give you a sense of the book. So, I like the covers that help to emote the theme of the book and suck you in before you’ve even picked it off the shelf.

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  269. I read on my kindle, which means I never think about the covers being judged. Some discreet covers can be stunning, but I do love model covers. I never actually judge how close they look to how the character is described – I know it really annoys some readers if they look different, but I’m just happy to be drooling over a hunky model 🤷‍♀️

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  271. I do pick books based on their cover so its very possible I’d pick a book with some sexy AF man on the cover. But it depends if the other cover on the book next to it was more appealing and pretty to me.

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  274. I only read books from my Kindle, so the cover doesn’t mean much to me. If I do look at the cover of a book it really depends on the story. The Mr. series is perfection. Sexy without showing skin. If I am reading a zombie story, yeah I don’t want to see skin LOL. I like the hot guy on the cover, but it doesn’t make me buy that book. It is the story within the cover that does it for me.

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  278. I have to say I enjoy both! Of course a yummy man on the cover really grabs my attention if I’m just browsing through a book store but subtle covers with nice art are great to! I prefer if I’m reading a series if they are all either subtle or all sexy don’t really like when authors mix it up idk maybe I’m a little ocd about it.

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  279. Both. Honestly. The sexy man-chest ones do catch my eye for sure, but I am just as attracted to high-concept covers; they intrigue me. So, both! <3

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  285. It’s the arms for me! Omg, I love some nice cut muscles. Not steroid edition, but those that obviously do the heavy lifting everyday. 😂 For a book cover though, I prefer discrete high concept.

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  288. I luke both, but if I had to choose it would be a high concept cover. Sexy covers tend to be unmemorable and all blend together.

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  290. I read ALL the books! I won’t say covers don’t matter, but covers truly are secondary to teasers of content. I will say, the Sacred Trinity covers are some of my favs EVER and I had to buy hard copies because they were so beautiful! (Sparktopia, too! 😊)

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  298. ‘SEXY AF MAN-CHEST ALL DAY LONG’ COVER. I love some discrete covers too, but I really love me some sexy man covers.

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  299. I like the sexy AF covers of books. I love reading the description of the Male lead and then looking back at the cover of the book to compare the two. Julie does a great job of matching her cover models to her descriptions of her characters. That’s a GOOD thing for us readers that love visual stimulation! ;);)
    Merry Christmas everyone! Xoxo

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  305. Definitely the sexy cover. To be honest, I don’t really know what a high-concept cover is, but I will say that I hate the latest trend of artist drawn cutesy covers with cartoon-like characters. Having said that, a cover has no influence on whether I read a book or not.

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  311. I like both types of covers. Love the sexy men and women some use but also love the ones with lots of colors and abstract or unique designs.

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  315. It depends on my mood. I love a good high profile character but then again I love the hot AF man with no shirt on.

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  317. Depends on the covers. If they are cringe or not to my taste, then high profile. Otherwise I love hot af men on the covers.

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  318. For romance covers, sexy AF abs almost always catch my attention first. That doesn’t mean I ignore high concept covers, just depends on which catches me in that moment.

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  321. Hard choice! If I have to choose I would say Discreet High Concept covers but I really like a sexy cover too! The Sexy cover will definitely catch my eye!

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  322. Tough choice but Discreet High Concept wins for me. I don’t mind sexy cover but discreet usually catches my attention.

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  324. Honestly I don’t really pay a lot of attention to the cover photo. It’s the story that gets my attention.

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  326. Ok I guess I would pick the discret cover as seeing a dude chest on a book isn’t for me. I like the cover to reflect what’s going on in the book that’s what draws me In

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  328. WHAT KIND OF ROMANCE COVER DO YOU LIKE MOST?
    I like unique ones that tie in with the actual book. I’ve seen so many that are pretty but have nothing to do with the book.
    I also like “unicorns”. Not so much special editions but more ones that are old designs, misprints or just very unique.

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  332. I like discreet but mostly ones that tie in with the story flawlessly. A cover that stands out enough to tell you what it could be about, but doesn’t give it all away.

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  333. For everyone but you, Julie, I usuallly go with the ‘SEXY AF MAN-CHEST ALL DAY LONG’ cover because it catches my eye, especially for an author I haven’t read yet. These type of covers encourage me to read the description before I make a choice.
    For you, every cover you do, whether it’s with a guy, couple or discreet high concept, is TRULY a piece of art. Since I know you design all your own covers, I usually stare at everycover for a while looking at all the details that lead to hints for what’s to come inside the story. Do you sell a collection of stickers of all your books so I can create my own collage to frame? I can’t afford all the books, but even that wouldn’t showcase your artwork, and your covers are worth displaying!

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  335. A cover with a well defined chest will grab my attention but once I find an author I enjoy the covers are no longer part of the decision when purchasing their books.

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  339. I love a good man chest. But some of the art work is amazing. So it depends. I usually read books by recommendation so the cover is just a bonus

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  346. I like the sexy covers also. Make male chest, lovers intertwined. It will makes me stop and read the book details.

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  347. This is absolutely a why choose moment for me! Both types of covers are a-ok with me. I do prefer the sexy man to a cartoonish illustration….so to answer the question, I’ll go with the sexy man!

    Gotta say, I ADORE your Sacred Trinity covers. They’re some of my favorites.

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  351. Sexy AF all the way. I’ll read with either cover but a lot of authors are going to generic or cartoonish covers. I understand why because of the cost of the models but I love to see a character on the cover. It gets me going.

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  353. Not that I don’t think the high-concept covers are beautiful and exceptional, but I’m a sexy-AF-man chest cover Ho! Many times I buy a book based on the hot-AF-man on the cover…I don’t even read the blurb!

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  354. Model covers.

    There are some beautiful covers without models that have caught my eye and I subsequently purchased. Not considered discreet I don’t believe.

    There seems to be a trend for cartoon with no faces. Those are hard to take in.

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  355. I’ve always liked visualizing my own characters, especially the main male characters. Give me a nice creative, graphically-designed cover. Doesn’t even have to be discreet.

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  360. I actually like both but probably lean more toward the sexy ones – I also like the visual of what a character may look like

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  361. I love the Sexy AF covers. It gives a start in my mind of what the characters look like and then my imagination takes over from there!

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  362. I Love the Sexy Man covers or couple covers
    I will always choose those over discreet covers we need to keep these models employed after all…lol..
    Thankyou so much for the chance xx

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  363. I like the Sexy AF Man-Chest – Give me a great cover with a gorgeous guy on the front for reading inspiration !
    That being said I loved the the Sparktopia cover❣️

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  364. I love the sexy covers but appreciate the discreet covers so i can read it anywhere. Maybe use the discreet covers and have the pic of the hot guy on the inside cover.

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  367. I am a very visual person, so typically I gravitate toward sexy, hot AF covers because I can use it as a reference for what the characters look like. There are other times when a discreet cover catches my eye because the colours & graphics used.

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  368. I think my preference falls somewhere in between Man Chest and Discreet. I rarely choose a book just by the cover. The cover may peak my interest but the blurb is what usually seals the deal.

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  376. I could go either way, but my hardline is the cover must depict the character. So don’t put a brunette on the cover the describe blonde hair. Ugh!

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  377. Honesty the sexy covers draw my attention but doesn’t mean I will necessarily read the book. I tend to follow authors or a series an author may have wrote and at that point it doesn’t matter what the cover looks like its the storyline that gets me to read a book.

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  378. For me it’s a mixture because I’ve seen some discreet covers out there that I wish were more eye appealing and I’ve seen some covers with people on them that weren’t very attractive. For me the discreet cover needs to represent what the book is about maybe a scenery even a artist rendition of the characters. For my covers with models on them, I love for them to represent the vibe to the book meaning if it’s a happy cheery book I wanted to have more color and if it’s a dark book I wanted to be more dark and maybe even sexy. As long as characters on the cover match the character inside the book. I’m a paperback girl so I really do determine which book I’m going to get based on the cover.

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  380. It’s a cop-out to say both, but it’s the truth. Covers are a huge part of the book for me (yours are by far the best) and sadly I have stayed away from (probably good) books because I thought the cover was awful.

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  386. In my younger years (pre-ebook age) I would have said discreet because I wouldn’t have wanted to turn bright red when someone noticed the cover (for paperbacks). Now that I’m more seasoned, I still pick discreet if possible if I’ll be reading in public, but now it’s so less people will interrupt my reading. If it’s on my tablet, I don’t have a preference. Both can grab my attention if done well.

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  390. I typically just listen to audio books these days as I can multi task and get things done at same time. I don’t really pay attention to the cover. I look for authors and narrators that I like. Then read the insert of what book is about. If anything regarding suicide I do not select. I choose base on my mood. Sometimes I just need a good laugh and sometimes I need the twisted mysterious.

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  391. Sexy is what I prefer. Vicious Vic is a fav cover of mine!! You get lots of good sexy AF cover guys, though! And I appreciate that! 😆

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  392. OMG do I have a strong opinion about this one. I LOVE a man chest…however, I hate seeing faces!! I want to imagine that myself.

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  393. Honestly I love them both if they are done well. I enjoy the artistry in them. But those Hot AF men on the covers are nice eye candy.

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  396. I’ve listened to over 500 audiobooks at this point and I still do look at the covers even if it’s just whatever Audible is putting up with the book. I have found which authors are my favorites and it really doesn’t matter what the cover is because I’m going to buy the book most likely sight unseen as far as the cover is concerned. Having said that, I am enjoying the concept covers a lot. Those are fun.
    I did make a mistake the other day of looking up a cover model on Instagram because they posted a picture of themselves with their book cover.. This wasn’t the first time I rapidly lost brain cells before hitting the unfollow button. While I’m sure not all of them are disappointing, the two that I have looked up have reminded me not to I do that. Like… Ever.

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  397. I like both sexy men on my covers and discreet cover. Both cover can be very beautiful if they are done in the right way.

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  398. Honestly I could go either way. Sometimes I choose a book just by the cover without reading the back cover of the book.

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  400. So many authors are offering both types of covers now. It depends on how the covers look. I love looking at the hot men (of course), but for my library I like pretty or interesting discreet covers. You always have interesting, artistic covers. ❤️

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  402. I’ll have to say DISCREET HIGH-CONCEPT ‘ COVER bcz I usually go straight to the reviews to try and get a feel for the book.

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  404. It’s a very specific pose of, behind the man his body facing forward and away from the camers, so you can see all the muscles in his back, but he is slightly turned so he is looking over his shoulder to meet his gaze with the camera (reader)

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  407. I like the sexy covers the best, you can get a better picture of who the character is that you’re reading about. Plus, they are nice to look at 🤤

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  413. I prefer the discreet high concept covers. There’s so many bare chested covers that I’ll just tend to scroll on by but I love to see how an artist’s imagination can tie the cover to the story. In the end though, the cover may draw my attention but it’s the blurb that makes me buy the book.

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  418. I like both and don’t think the cover sways me a ton. I’ve bought a lot of very plain covers and some of the best-written romance books have come in a plain wrapper. I think steamy covers can say that the author is well-established and has the money to spend on beefcake or the author sucks and is banking it all on the cover. Price and summary teaser do more for me. If a book write up doesn’t have enough there or it sounds too common, I’m likely to skip over it in a sale. I typically only pay full price for authors I follow or a series/collection I’m already reading. I appreciate when an author hooks me in a collection by offering the first one or two on sale. I’ll read it and if I have to have the next one and it’s not on sale, I spend an audible credit or pay full price. The covers can be a nice selling point and may draw my eyes, but they don’t drive my decision. I have always loved your covers though and as a teacher, I think it’s super cool that you design your own covers. Pretty Things is one of my favorites and the Mr. series covers. The Rumble and the Glory cover bugged me enough to delay reading it until I had a little vacation time – it was a very complex cover and so different from your usual that I was intrigued by all the hidden meanings in the pieces. Most covers have only one or two symbolic items, but those are a visual overload that you can only value fully once the book is read. I appreciate that because it’s part of the puzzle and the suspense.

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  419. I think it would depend on what the book is about but artistic is the way to go. More people ask what you are reading and then when you tell them the looks on their faces is priceless.

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  421. I prefer plain or high concept covers. Even titles that don’t quite explain the story.
    I’m a very private person and don’t like people trying to put me in a box because of the books I read (or music I listen to) I love all genres of life but noticed that most readers are snobs and look down on certain genres. Don’t need the confrontations or the risk of losing friends for insulting my tastes. It shouldnt be that deep, I know. But hey.. lol

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  422. The Sexy cover all the way. Life is too short to worry about anybody else. Or what they think. At my age I have to have some fun

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  423. Def Discreet as I love not knowing what the book is about (as well as other people not knowing what I am reading) – i also think the mystery is more fun

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  425. I like both, but lean towards the discreet high-concept covers. I prefer those when I am getting author’s autographs at book conventions or book signings. Mainly I read on my Kindle, so the sexy AF covers are nice for those. Gives me inspiration! 🤣

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  430. I like both, but if I have to choose it would be high concept covers. I appreciate the thought and talent put into the concept covers. Thank you again for the opportunity.

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  432. I definitely love high concept. The artwork that springs to life on the covers. *chefs kiss* Especially, when foil is thrown into the artwork.❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  434. The sexy cover will catch my eye, but I usually go for the author that I like. Sometimes if the cover catches my eye and I don’t know the author I will pick up the book and read the back to see if it catches my interest.

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  435. Honestly I prefer Discreet high-concept for 3 reasons:
    1)I love the art aspect, and the little hints/Easter eggs that some authors place on the covers.
    2) It makes it easier to recommend & remember your favorite books. I can tell someone “I like the series with the skulls on the cover, I can’t remember the name, but its by one of these 3 athors” or “The ones with hands and stars”. You can’t really say “The one with the half naked guy” or “The one with the guy and the girl”. It’s possible I just read too many books as well though 😆.
    3)Discretion while in public or around kids. It’s a bit inappropriate to be holding up a book with naked chests and happy trails at your kids school event, or in a waiting room with children running around.
    I do love the sexy pictures, just not on the outside cover. 🥰

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  437. The sexy covers are attention grabbers, but if the cover is eye catching that’s good too. As long as they all match when I put them on the shelf.

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  438. Personally, I like sexy covers as well, especially your own artistic ones. They are so gorgeous. You really are talented in many ways!

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  443. I would say for me it would be #2 the discreet covers, only because I have my physical books on shelves a home and when family are over its easier to just have the discreet cover than all half naked ones all out and about haha.

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  451. I love both! Really love the artwork you have been putting on your newest books! And some from the past have artwork and not sexy bare chest, but sexy bare chest is an eye catcher. As long as your name is on it, I’m buying that book no matter what the cover is! 😉❤ But I’ve been with you since 2014 and know your an amazing storyteller. So you need to make covers beautiful and cool looking especially for any new readers to say ooooooh that cover is hot or beautiful, but I love them too. So a win-win for us, AJ Huss lifers! ❤

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  452. I’d almost have to say it’s a mix, depending on the type of story in the book. A cover will always draw people in, that’s its job, but I will always read the synopsis of the book anyway because the covers don’t do it all on their own.

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  453. I love sexy man covers, showing fantastic chest, arms, whatever looks best! But tbh, it’s not just the covers ( although that definitely helps! 😏) Knowing the writers makes picking out new bks much easier, as well as the blurb explaining what occurs in the book. Choosing books is (generally) an all over exercise. However, oftentimes I may cheat and just click on the latest Huss novel just bc. (I do that w other authors but I thought I’d suck up to you since you’re included in that group!) But seriously, I mainly check the books out. W the sexy men…

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  455. I really like both. There have been several discreet covers that have caught my eye and had me trying the book, when I probably wouldn’t have normally. I do love a pretty model though lol

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  458. I do judge a book by its cover, I like when the cover tells me the story to expect so I’m not a fan of cartoon graphics nor objects. I’m a fan of people on the cover and the clothing & intimacy is gonna tell me the spice level to expect.

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  461. I like both. But there is something about a pretty discreet cover that makes me smile…. like an inside joke.

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  463. I like the discrete because it allows me to dream up the characters in my mind without any distractions. However, if the man on the cover matches the description in the book I love it.

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  465. I do like the spicy covers because who doesn’t like a little eye candy. I find a lot of the time the covers don’t match the main character. Content is more important than a sexy cover so the back cover write up is more important.

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  469. I love looking at the sexy af covers but honestly, they don’t make or break me as far as reading the book goes. To me, the blurb is what sells it.

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  477. Give me a male model with no shirt any day. Artistic covers are good too. Not a fan of the cartoonish ones especially if the characters do t have faces.

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  478. Personally, I like the discreet cover. I find that when they put covers on that actually show anything. It’s not always when I picture in my head when I read the book I feel like it’s taking away some of my control in my mind. I like the vision in my mind more than reality lol!
    But I do understand that sex sells and as an author you want your books to so the sexy covers go a long way. If only all readers had faith in their authors to know that they’ll describe what is in that book so well, their imagination can take over FYI Julie I have that complete faith in you you can be quite descriptive.😜 you could put out a book with a completely blank cover, and I would buy it!!!!

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  481. I prefer a high concept covers. I personally don’t buy books that have half naked man on the cover. I did love the cartoon sexy art you did for Anarchy trilogy. Although they look different now.

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  486. Sexy AF man chest all day long!!!!!!! Just can’t get enough and yes that man cover will grab my attention but can’t get me to stay if the story isn’t good or read other offerings by the author.

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  490. I prefer discreet and high concept, although the Sick Heart is one of my favorite covers and that one is sexy as hell!

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  493. I love a beautiful chest on the front cover but some of my favourites have unusual covers. In the past I tended to choose books by their spines on the shelves. I have found some of my most favourite books that way

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  495. I prefer the sexy covers, HOWEVER, I have young children and most of the time choose a discreet or high-concept cover to avoid questions from them.

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  499. I love the sexy covers especially if it’s going on my bookshelf.
    If I am reading in public I prefer a discreet cover

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  505. Since I almost exclusively read on my Kindle I like the hot AF men when I’m browsing for books. If I was reading hard copies I would prefer the discrete covers so I don’t have to explain my book tastes.

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  506. Definitely covers with people on them. Headless subjects with body bits that are aesthetically pleasing to the eye create an illusion of mystery regarding the content so that’s a good selling point for me.

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  511. Sexy ones are great. But I prefer ones that give a glimpse into the book. The cover draws me in to check out the blurb

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  512. It really depends. I like the sexy covers for sure and sometimes that’s what will draw me to a book. But in all honesty, if I’m going to buy a physical book I want discreet and really like the special edition ones. Romance books are a different breed and discreet doesn’t always fit.

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  516. I love sexy for my ebooks, but not for my paper books. If I am taking them out in public, I do not want to advertise what I am reading. I am the same with my sci-fi and fantasy books. I don’t want people trying to strike up conversations with me while I am reading, so for paper book covers, discreet is better. Less is more. It is no one else’s business. No wow he’s built, or that’s a cool looking dragon, or is his skin blue, or why is there two men and only one woman?

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  517. I actually love both. I am obsessed with collecting books for my shelf so if I can have both versions on my books shelf of the same book, I MUST have them. 😁

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  521. I don’t care if ppl know I’m reading romantic porn lol. So real cover. I want to look at the cover and see what I’m getting off my bookshelf

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  522. Both! I love art covers like The Sacred Trinity series, illustrated covers (especially ones with a mid/century modern feel), and sexy covers whether photography or drawn. Beautiful bodies are works of art too!

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  523. I’m thrilled to discover that a Christmas card is being awarded as a prize, which is undoubtedly my favorite part. The Sparktopia design is the one that resonated with me the most, as its overall design aesthetic is imbued with a subtle, high-concept quality that aligns seamlessly with my personal preferences. The question that I found most engaging was the one focused on determining the content of our vision boards.

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  529. I like both but it depends on the book. I love this cover. It fits the description of the books inside it. I’m not sure a discreet cover would do it justice.

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  532. I love both. I love a discreet cover so I can read it out in the world. But I love the sexy af man cover for the look on the book shelf and to read at home.

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  540. I prefer covers with the people on them. It helps me to visualize the characters better as I’m reading the story. But I have bought some discreet covers that are absolutely stunning and I couldn’t resist.

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  541. Sexy men are a must! Sometimes that’s what might get you to even take a look at the back to see what it’s about. I like to visualize who the character is. 😏

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  542. Discreet covers are ok but nothing gets my attention except with sexy AF man with abs, abs and more abs. Though the V thingy on the sides creeps me out lol.

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  544. Sexy Hot Men Covers this way as I’m reading my paperback copy (my preference) I can ogle the hotties!!! 😍.
    .Thanks so much again!!! Happy Holidays!! God Bless You!! ❤

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  548. I prefer discreet high concept covers. That being said, there have been some sexy covers that have been dine very tastefully.

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  549. That’s a hard one. I have seen some really appealing discreet covers, but a sexy man chest, especially a multi person black and white photo that conveys emotion or attraction, is always going to be something I want to stare at.

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  552. I absolutely love a sexy AF cover, especially if it’s someone I already follow. However if I’m not into the cover model then I don’t mind a discrete cover as long as the quality is there. Too many times I see a cover that has an ugly background or cheesy look to it and it throws me off. I know they say don’t judge a book by its cover but if the quality isn’t there to pull you in, why would I bother reading any further.

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  554. I actually like both – more it depends on the individual design really as to how much I like it or not. I can’t really give a blanket response to that one,

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  557. I read on my kindle or on the kindle app on my phone so to be honest I don’t pay a lot of attention to a book’s cover. I just dive into the story.
    Some covers catch my eye, but I really can’t point to one thing that gets my attention. It’s just the ‘it’ factor. I’m sorry I know that’s not helpful.
    If I were reading paperbacks I would probably choose the covers with people on them if they conveyed emotion. However, I’d slip a book cover on them so people couldn’t see what I am reading.

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  558. Don’t get me wrong I love a hot bare chested man all day long but there is something to be said for a discreet high concept cover. Let’s not forget it’s about what’s inside, an I right?

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  564. Sexy book covers are always the best when I’m just searching for something. But man I love a good discrete cover for my trophies.

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  565. You can’t beat a half naked man on the cover with tattoos as a bonus. Do like discrete cover occasionally depends on what the book is about.

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  567. I honestly don’t have a preference. I love both as long as they’re done well. I should note that I’ve always loved art. I have a degree in art history. I live with my partner of 31 years; he’s a professional artist. I’m surrounded by art. I look at everything as “art”. As far as book covers go, it all comes down to what attracts me, and that can simply be a hot AF guy or it can be something more discreet that perhaps holds mystery and intrigue. Both can be appealing for different reasons. Although I appreciate all of your covers, and the time and effort you put into them, if it’s your book, Julie, I’m buying it, no matter what. 😊 This was the first series of yours that I ever listened to and it’s so hot and erotic!! 🔥🔥🔥 I love it!! Thanks again for this amazing giveaway and for the opportunity. Happy Holidays!! ❤️🎄

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  569. I like both types of covers. It has happened quite a few times that I have bought a book twice because I like both of its covers.

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  572. Definitely discrete, high-concept covers. I prefer something I can read in front of my kids without getting embarrassing questions from them!

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  578. I honestly love both types of covers but as someone that carries books around to read everywhere I’d rather not have sexy af covers flashing everybody 😂. The other covers are usually pretty/beautiful so I love those too 🥰

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  580. Love discreet high concept. The original Tragic cover is still one of my faves of yours but The Rumble and the Glory is so beautiful.

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  582. Sexy AF man covers ALL day long!!!! I’ll buy a book without reading the blurb, review, or whatever if the cover is hot!!!

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  583. No preference here – especially if the book is from an author I already know and love, because in those cases, I was planning to get the book regardless of the cover!

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  585. when i get a physical copy of the book I prefer discreet high concept. when I get a digital one either one works for me.

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  586. I prefer a sexy cover and preferably something that looks similar to the way a character or the multiple characters look in the book because then it just adds to my imagine and fuels the fire as I’m reading it I’ll go back to the cover and look again and just be like Ooh La La

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  588. Since most of my books are audiobooks, I love both. A good cover, rather it be sexy AF or discreet high concept will draw me in everytime if done right.

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  591. It’s complicated… lol! I often will look at a books details if it has hot body images on it, because that often means they are the kind of hot and steamy books I most often like to read. Good ol Marketing at its best! But since I also read romantasy books, I really appreciate high concept covers too and will also double take those books. Overall, I think I honestly prefer the high concept covers, but end up buying more with body images due to the content matching what I’m looking for.

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  593. I guess I will say sexy covers. But I’d read a blank cover if I its an author I love the read and a book I am really excited about.

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  604. I like the more high concept discrete cover. I guess I want to be able to take my book anywhere and don’t want everyone to know what I’m reading.

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