M. Leighton's Blog, page 13
August 15, 2013
Just an update...
...because I rarely ever do them. Obviously, I'm not much of a blogger. Evidently I spare y'all from having to sift through all the random things I do, say and think throughout the day. You should thank me. And my husband. God bless him, the hubs to witness each and every one. LMAO Now you feel sorry for him, don't you? :)
Okay, so tomorrow morning I leave for Las Vegas. What what! I'll be attending the Naughty Mafia book signing with a long list of super awesome writer rock stars that will make me feel all dazzled and speechless. I can't wait. It's not often I'm speechless. It goes against nature. Like white Oreos or blue grass or a cat on a leash (no, I will never, ever, ever get over that). Anyway, it's entirely possible that I will come back with scandalous pictures. If I have any to share, rest assured I WILL share them. Probably on Monday. Thennnnnn, after that, I'll be starting a little celebration for the upcoming release of Everything for Us on September 3rd. It's a giveaway bonanza! Yep, that's what I'm calling it, mainly because I've never used the word "bonanza" before and I'm very much looking forward to saying and typing it a million times over the next two weeks. All I'll tell you about it, other than it's called "bonanza" (<----see? Already loving this!) is that it will involve tasty excerpts, yummy pics, signed books and brand new swag. And I can't wait to get started! Wahooooooooooooooo!
In the meantime, y'all have a wonderful weekend. I'll see ya on the flip:)
xoxo
Okay, so tomorrow morning I leave for Las Vegas. What what! I'll be attending the Naughty Mafia book signing with a long list of super awesome writer rock stars that will make me feel all dazzled and speechless. I can't wait. It's not often I'm speechless. It goes against nature. Like white Oreos or blue grass or a cat on a leash (no, I will never, ever, ever get over that). Anyway, it's entirely possible that I will come back with scandalous pictures. If I have any to share, rest assured I WILL share them. Probably on Monday. Thennnnnn, after that, I'll be starting a little celebration for the upcoming release of Everything for Us on September 3rd. It's a giveaway bonanza! Yep, that's what I'm calling it, mainly because I've never used the word "bonanza" before and I'm very much looking forward to saying and typing it a million times over the next two weeks. All I'll tell you about it, other than it's called "bonanza" (<----see? Already loving this!) is that it will involve tasty excerpts, yummy pics, signed books and brand new swag. And I can't wait to get started! Wahooooooooooooooo!
In the meantime, y'all have a wonderful weekend. I'll see ya on the flip:)
xoxo
August 6, 2013
If You Leave by Courtney Cole
Y'all, I am so, so excited to be typing this message! It's surreal and amazing to watch someone you love so dearly as she realizes her dreams and takes the world by storm. And that's exactly how I feel right now. I'm here to announce the much-anticipated release of my bestie and crit partner, Courtney Cole's new book, IF YOU LEAVE. It's number 2 in the Beautifully Broken series and I hope y'all go right out and get addicted to these stories. Book 1 is called If You Stay and it is AH-MAZING! If you haven't read it, start there. Then, I assure you, you'll be begging to read the next one:)
Here are the details:
26-year old Gabriel Vincent is a badass hero. Or he used to be, anyway. As an ex-Army Ranger, Gabe never thought he needed anyone. But after one horrible night in Afghanistan scars him in a way that he can't get past, he needs someone who can help him heal...even if he doesn't realize it.
25-year old Madison Hill doesn't need anybody...or so she thinks. She grew up watching her parents' messed-up abusive relationship and she knows there's no way in hell that she's ever letting that happen to her.
They don't know it in the beginning, but Gabriel and Madison will soon develop a weakness: Each other.
But Gabriel's got a secret, a hidden monster that he's afraid Maddy could never overcome... And Maddy's got issues that she's afraid Gabe will never understand. They quickly realize that they need each other to be whole, but at the same time they know that they've got demons to fight.
And the problem with demons is that they never die quietly.
Sounds delish, right? Well, it is. And here is where you can get your Kindle copy or your Nook copy. You can thank me later:)
Here are the details:
26-year old Gabriel Vincent is a badass hero. Or he used to be, anyway. As an ex-Army Ranger, Gabe never thought he needed anyone. But after one horrible night in Afghanistan scars him in a way that he can't get past, he needs someone who can help him heal...even if he doesn't realize it.
25-year old Madison Hill doesn't need anybody...or so she thinks. She grew up watching her parents' messed-up abusive relationship and she knows there's no way in hell that she's ever letting that happen to her.
They don't know it in the beginning, but Gabriel and Madison will soon develop a weakness: Each other.
But Gabriel's got a secret, a hidden monster that he's afraid Maddy could never overcome... And Maddy's got issues that she's afraid Gabe will never understand. They quickly realize that they need each other to be whole, but at the same time they know that they've got demons to fight.
And the problem with demons is that they never die quietly.
Sounds delish, right? Well, it is. And here is where you can get your Kindle copy or your Nook copy. You can thank me later:)
August 5, 2013
Monday Madness Bad Boys Giveaway
I think the Monday Madness part speaks for itself, don't you? LOL I figure maybe I can do a little something to make it less mad and more...crazy-sexy-awesome. And what better way than with my favorite Davenport twins:)
For today's tasty treat, in honor of Up to Me re-release through Berkley tomorrow AND with Everything for Us on deck next with a September 3rd release, I'm going to give away a signed copy of all THREE Bad Boys books. I don't have the final copies of Everything for Us yet, so it'll be the galley copy, but there are very few of those floating around so the winner will have something pretty rare. YAY for rare!
The contest will run through next Monday (8-12) at midnight. I'll post the results here on my blog Tuesday, as well as notify the winner via email. You must be 18 or older to win and it's open internationally. The Rafflecopter is on my sidebar, but there are basically four fabulous ways to enter.
1. Tweet the giveaway, with the picture attachment:
Bad Boys Series giveaway by @mleightonbooks! Enter for a chance to win all THREE signed paperbacks! http://tinyurl.com/MLeightonBlog
2. Share the picture on Facebook and tag me
3. Like my Facebook page (M. Leighton Author)
4. Follow me on Twitter (@mleightonbooks)
On your mark, get set, go! And in the meantime, have a buttkicking Monday:)
For today's tasty treat, in honor of Up to Me re-release through Berkley tomorrow AND with Everything for Us on deck next with a September 3rd release, I'm going to give away a signed copy of all THREE Bad Boys books. I don't have the final copies of Everything for Us yet, so it'll be the galley copy, but there are very few of those floating around so the winner will have something pretty rare. YAY for rare!
The contest will run through next Monday (8-12) at midnight. I'll post the results here on my blog Tuesday, as well as notify the winner via email. You must be 18 or older to win and it's open internationally. The Rafflecopter is on my sidebar, but there are basically four fabulous ways to enter.
1. Tweet the giveaway, with the picture attachment:
Bad Boys Series giveaway by @mleightonbooks! Enter for a chance to win all THREE signed paperbacks! http://tinyurl.com/MLeightonBlog
2. Share the picture on Facebook and tag me
3. Like my Facebook page (M. Leighton Author)
4. Follow me on Twitter (@mleightonbooks)
On your mark, get set, go! And in the meantime, have a buttkicking Monday:)
July 24, 2013
Everything for Us- the first review is in- RT!
I know I should wait to share this, but I CAN'T! I JUST CAN'T CONTAIN IT! So I'm sharing. What can I say? It's in my nature:) hehe
This is RT Book Reviews thoughts on Everything for Us. Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Preorder Here:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
This is RT Book Reviews thoughts on Everything for Us. Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Preorder Here:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
July 10, 2013
Down to You and On Dublin Street Signed PB Giveaway
So, as many of you know, I attended several awesome events the weekend of June 28-30, one of which was called Meet the Passionistas. I won't go into too much detail. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Just head on over to the USA Today Happy Ever After blog post and you can read all about the trip and the hardships we faced. *snickers* But what's more is that I got 2 SIGNED On Dublin Street paperbacks from Samantha Young and she got two of my Down to Yous and we are doing a giveaway. Here on my blog, you can enter via the Rafflecopter on my sidebar----->
You can either follow me on Twitter, like my FB author page or tweet the tweet I set up in Rafflecopter. Or you can do all three! Up to you. You can also enter on Sam's blog, too. The contest will run through Wednesday, July 17th at midnight and I'll post the winners here by noon on Thursday. So what are you waiting for? Go enter! Wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
(unabridged)
It’s a Hard Life!
There are times when being a writer is the hardest job in the world! Well, at least it can feel like it. Writer’s block, rewrites, plot holes, lost threads—any combination of these can feel like the largest of stumbling blocks. And then, of course, there’s the occasional hand cramp that can arise from our vigorous signing. Like here. Look at us, hard at work. *snicker snicker*
This was Samantha Young (left), New York Times bestselling author of On Dublin Street, and me (right- the only other person in the picture- LOL) at the first annual “Meet the Passionistas” signing at the Barnes and Noble-Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. It was a grueling day, filled with tears of pain and hardship.
See how miserable we look? *more snickering*
At one point, I found myself telling Sam that if I didn’t get some coffee, I might not be able to survive. For some reason, I get the impression she didn’t believe me.
But then came the surprise that Janet Wallace, founder and creator of this lovely event, had warned us about. Holy. Moly.
Turns out “it” was a he. And oh what a he HE was! I stared. A lot. For quite a few uncomfortable minutes. Well, uncomfortable for him. Strangely, it didn’t bother me one bit. His shirt was buttoned when he arrived. I know this because, much to my dismay, he walked right in and sat down beside Sam. Dang it! Why did I have to pick the first chair???
See? Shirt buttoned. I’m not sure what miracle of God happened that made that thing come unsnapped, but I won’t question it. I’ll simply be thankful and move on.The “surprise” was none other than Collin Patrick. Cover model. Hunky guy. Great sport.I’m sure you can imagine the begging that ensued. I tried and tried to get Sam to switch seats with me, but I’m not that lucky. Fate had already dealt me the cruel, cruel hand of being last in the row. *sigh* What’s a girl to do?Well, this girl decided to take matters into her own hands.Literally.
As you can see, he tolerated my petting very well. And yes, in case you’re wondering, that skin is rock hard and soft as a baby’s butt.*drifts off**eyes glaze over in blessed memory*Oh. Sorry. Where was I? That’s right. Barnes and Noble. A public place. Ahem. So, before I could get too carried away sampling the goods, Sam was instructed to come over and save the day, which she did with much grace and beauty, as always.
She managed to rein me in enough that I agreed to share with the others. For a minute anyway. But Iwasn’t giving up my spot next to the abs. I mean, next to Collin.
Eventually, my place was usurped. *sigh* Like all good things, my Collin time had to come to an end.
What can I say about this day? Well, I met some of the most amazing readers and authors on the planet, I got to touch a hot model’s abs and I spent two hours sitting beside one of the nicest, most genuine people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Thank you, Sam, for tolerating my crazy nature with such admirable aplomb. Thank you to my husband for knowing you’re the only man for me (but letting me touch the abs anyway). Thank you, Janet, for including me with such incredible talent. Thank you, Collin, for wearing a shirt that snaps. And thank you, Barnes and Noble, for being made of awesome. It was truly a magnificent day. And I was happy as a clam:)
You can either follow me on Twitter, like my FB author page or tweet the tweet I set up in Rafflecopter. Or you can do all three! Up to you. You can also enter on Sam's blog, too. The contest will run through Wednesday, July 17th at midnight and I'll post the winners here by noon on Thursday. So what are you waiting for? Go enter! Wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
(unabridged)
It’s a Hard Life!
There are times when being a writer is the hardest job in the world! Well, at least it can feel like it. Writer’s block, rewrites, plot holes, lost threads—any combination of these can feel like the largest of stumbling blocks. And then, of course, there’s the occasional hand cramp that can arise from our vigorous signing. Like here. Look at us, hard at work. *snicker snicker*
This was Samantha Young (left), New York Times bestselling author of On Dublin Street, and me (right- the only other person in the picture- LOL) at the first annual “Meet the Passionistas” signing at the Barnes and Noble-Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. It was a grueling day, filled with tears of pain and hardship.
See how miserable we look? *more snickering*
At one point, I found myself telling Sam that if I didn’t get some coffee, I might not be able to survive. For some reason, I get the impression she didn’t believe me.
But then came the surprise that Janet Wallace, founder and creator of this lovely event, had warned us about. Holy. Moly.
Turns out “it” was a he. And oh what a he HE was! I stared. A lot. For quite a few uncomfortable minutes. Well, uncomfortable for him. Strangely, it didn’t bother me one bit. His shirt was buttoned when he arrived. I know this because, much to my dismay, he walked right in and sat down beside Sam. Dang it! Why did I have to pick the first chair???
See? Shirt buttoned. I’m not sure what miracle of God happened that made that thing come unsnapped, but I won’t question it. I’ll simply be thankful and move on.The “surprise” was none other than Collin Patrick. Cover model. Hunky guy. Great sport.I’m sure you can imagine the begging that ensued. I tried and tried to get Sam to switch seats with me, but I’m not that lucky. Fate had already dealt me the cruel, cruel hand of being last in the row. *sigh* What’s a girl to do?Well, this girl decided to take matters into her own hands.Literally.
As you can see, he tolerated my petting very well. And yes, in case you’re wondering, that skin is rock hard and soft as a baby’s butt.*drifts off**eyes glaze over in blessed memory*Oh. Sorry. Where was I? That’s right. Barnes and Noble. A public place. Ahem. So, before I could get too carried away sampling the goods, Sam was instructed to come over and save the day, which she did with much grace and beauty, as always.
She managed to rein me in enough that I agreed to share with the others. For a minute anyway. But Iwasn’t giving up my spot next to the abs. I mean, next to Collin.
Eventually, my place was usurped. *sigh* Like all good things, my Collin time had to come to an end.
What can I say about this day? Well, I met some of the most amazing readers and authors on the planet, I got to touch a hot model’s abs and I spent two hours sitting beside one of the nicest, most genuine people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Thank you, Sam, for tolerating my crazy nature with such admirable aplomb. Thank you to my husband for knowing you’re the only man for me (but letting me touch the abs anyway). Thank you, Janet, for including me with such incredible talent. Thank you, Collin, for wearing a shirt that snaps. And thank you, Barnes and Noble, for being made of awesome. It was truly a magnificent day. And I was happy as a clam:)
July 3, 2013
Everything for Us, Galley style
Let's get ready to... galley?
Okay, so this mysterious box of goodies from Berkley shows up at my door. Let me just stop right here and say that I love to get mysterious boxes of goodies from them. It almost always ends in jubilation around my house. Anyway, this cardboard square contained several galley copies of Everything for Us.
*beeeeeeeeep*
We interrupt this message to...
Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Okay, back to the point of this blog post. So, now I've got these few galley copies that are burning a hole in my foyer floor (well, now my office closet floor, but I digress) and I'm dying to give a few away. All you have to do is tweet me a pic of your sightings of Down to You out in the wild (ie, the stores) and use the hashtag #WildCash and you will automatically be entered to win a brand spanking new, SIGNED galley copy of Everything for Us, due out September 2nd. The winner will be drawn via random.org at noon on Wednesday, July 10th.
Not a bad deal, right? All you have to do is cruise by the books section of your store or by the romance section of your local book retailer and snap a quick pic. Easy peasy. What you don't understand is how something so simple can make me so deliriously happy. I love seeing my books on the shelves. It's like watching your baby take his or her first steps. Okay, that might be a bit of a stretch, but it's pretty dang close! Every time I pub something, it's like giving birth. Minus the need for an epidural or copious amounts of vodka.
Okay, maybe there is occasionally copious amounts of vodka involved, but still, I digress.
So, as you're out and about, keep your phone close so you can get the pic and be entered to win book three of The Bad Boys series. Don't forget the hashtag!!! #WildCash
Happy hunting, kittens!!!
xoxoxo
Okay, so this mysterious box of goodies from Berkley shows up at my door. Let me just stop right here and say that I love to get mysterious boxes of goodies from them. It almost always ends in jubilation around my house. Anyway, this cardboard square contained several galley copies of Everything for Us.
*beeeeeeeeep*
We interrupt this message to...
Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Okay, back to the point of this blog post. So, now I've got these few galley copies that are burning a hole in my foyer floor (well, now my office closet floor, but I digress) and I'm dying to give a few away. All you have to do is tweet me a pic of your sightings of Down to You out in the wild (ie, the stores) and use the hashtag #WildCash and you will automatically be entered to win a brand spanking new, SIGNED galley copy of Everything for Us, due out September 2nd. The winner will be drawn via random.org at noon on Wednesday, July 10th.
Not a bad deal, right? All you have to do is cruise by the books section of your store or by the romance section of your local book retailer and snap a quick pic. Easy peasy. What you don't understand is how something so simple can make me so deliriously happy. I love seeing my books on the shelves. It's like watching your baby take his or her first steps. Okay, that might be a bit of a stretch, but it's pretty dang close! Every time I pub something, it's like giving birth. Minus the need for an epidural or copious amounts of vodka.
Okay, maybe there is occasionally copious amounts of vodka involved, but still, I digress.
So, as you're out and about, keep your phone close so you can get the pic and be entered to win book three of The Bad Boys series. Don't forget the hashtag!!! #WildCash
Happy hunting, kittens!!!
xoxoxo
July 1, 2013
Need More Cash? Giveaway winners!
Y'all, I"m so sorry this is late in posting. I had so much fun this weekend, I'm like a little lost, very tired, very addled puppy:D I'm like, "Real life? What's that????" LOL So today, I'm recovering. And doing laundry. Tomorrow? World domination! Or maybe just some writing and socializing. I could settle for that;) hehehe
Okay, so here are the 4 winners of the giveaway that ended today. I'm not sure how a fifth one showed up, but I'm going to include it anyway, so... LOL I really CAN count:) hehe Please contact me at m.leighton.books@gmail.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. Oh and CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
Tara H
Jenn Sanchez
Amy J
Vika S
Tina Post
Also, don't forget that the official print release of Down to You happens tomorrow, July 2nd. I won't even tell you how bouncy-happy-giddy I am. LOL But if you'd like to spread the word, I wouldn't ask you not to. hehe In fact, I might love you forever.
Okay, I really WILL love you forever.
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd, lastly, I'll be starting another giveaway next week. Stay tuned, lovely people! Also, thank you for being a part of this awesome literary world and for helping me to be able to do what I love. Getting to meet some of y'all over the weekend just reminds me how amazing you are. And I'm forever grateful.
Much, much love!!!!
xoxo
Okay, so here are the 4 winners of the giveaway that ended today. I'm not sure how a fifth one showed up, but I'm going to include it anyway, so... LOL I really CAN count:) hehe Please contact me at m.leighton.books@gmail.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. Oh and CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
Tara H
Jenn Sanchez
Amy J
Vika S
Tina Post
Also, don't forget that the official print release of Down to You happens tomorrow, July 2nd. I won't even tell you how bouncy-happy-giddy I am. LOL But if you'd like to spread the word, I wouldn't ask you not to. hehe In fact, I might love you forever.
Okay, I really WILL love you forever.
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd, lastly, I'll be starting another giveaway next week. Stay tuned, lovely people! Also, thank you for being a part of this awesome literary world and for helping me to be able to do what I love. Getting to meet some of y'all over the weekend just reminds me how amazing you are. And I'm forever grateful.
Much, much love!!!!
xoxo
June 26, 2013
Down to You released early at Book Bash
Just wanted to reiterate to those attending Book Bash that you'll be the first able to purchase the new Down to You paperbacks! Wahoooooooo! Book-A-Million is stocking both Down to You and The Wild Ones:). I'm so excited!!!! Can't wait to see you there!!!!
Also, for those attending the Passionistas on Sunday in Nashville, these titles will also be available at the Barnes and Noble there, but the lovely Janet already told you that:)
Safe travels everybody!
Also, for those attending the Passionistas on Sunday in Nashville, these titles will also be available at the Barnes and Noble there, but the lovely Janet already told you that:)
Safe travels everybody!
June 24, 2013
Need more Cash? Giveaway and the exclusive excerpt
I'm on a roll, people! I just love giving stuff away, and now that I've got Cash back on the brain, I'm like a maniac! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
So what's up for grabs now? Not one, not two, not even three, but FOUR signed paperbacks of the new edition of Down to You, which comes out July 2nd, along with Bad Boys postcards and a raffle ticket to go with each, which I'll be using to draw for an Everything for Us ARC in August. OMG I'm so excited just thinking about that! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Anywho, you get the idea, right?
What do you have to do? Well, it's easy as pie to enter. You have two options, one of which you can do every single day if you want to. The details are in that Rafflecopter widget right over there ------------------> on my sidebar:) The contest starts Monday, June 24th and ends Monday, July 1st at noon.
And just so you know, I'll be leaving for Nashville and UtopYA Con on Wednesday the 26th, so you might notice that I'm curiously absent. I'll be there until Friday when I leave for Orlando to attend Book Bash on Saturday the 29th. After that, I'll be heading back to Nashville on Sunday for the Passionistas signing at the Barnes and Noble-Vanderbilt. OMG what a crazy and fabulous week ahead! *dances around* Luckily, I thrive on crazy;)
Now, for those of you who missed it, this is the role-played scene between Cash and Olivia. I thought it might answer a question I know many of you have. *winks* Just know that this is intended for mature readers, 18 and over, and it contains spoilers. If that's all fine and good with you, then enjoy!!
THE STRANGER IN MY BEDROOM
(Olivia) In Cash's apartment behind Dual, I slip on one of his shirts, as I so often do. And I muse. I’ve never asked Cash about that first night we were together, when he crept into my room, but I’ve always wondered what he was thinking. Thoughts of what that first time was like have me feeling suddenly too warm for clothes.Olivia: “So that night you came into my room…”
(Cash) I glance at Olivia as she comes out of the bathroom wearing my shirt. I can tell by the way she’s looking at me that she’s been having dirty thoughts. She gets this flushed look about her when she’s turned on. And tonight she’s gonna bring me along for the ride. We both know I’m always up for a hot ride.Cash: “What about that night?”(Cash) I take a step toward her
(Olivia) He’s moving closer. He’s already with me, thinking back to that night, to the way it felt that first time.Olivia: “What were you thinking? I mean, who were you trying to be?”(Olivia) Cash takes another step toward me.
Cash: “I wasn’t trying to be anybody. I was being myself.”
(Olivia) I take a step away, back toward the bed.Olivia: “But you must’ve known that I would be wondering which brother you were.”
(Cash) I take another step toward her. My blood is already on fire just thinking about what it was like to sneak into her room that night. To devour her for the first time. To make her mine.Cash: “Yes, I knew. But I knew it didn't matter. I knew that I was the best of both people you were attracted to. Everything you couldn’t resist in BOTH of us. I knew, whichever you chose, I’d win. And I did.”
(Olivia) The backs of my knees hit the bed and I stop
(Cash) I take one last step. My chest is brushing hers and she has to look up to see my eyes.
(Olivia) I’m breathless when he’s this close, when he has that look in his eye. Even after all this time.Olivia: “Then why didn’t you say something? Why let me wonder?”
(Cash) I shrug.Cash: “I didn’t know if you were ready for both yet. I would’ve been whoever and whatever you needed me to be that night. Anything to feel your body against mine.”(Cash) I reach up and part the shirt she’s wearing. She wears it before bed. Unbuttoned. With nothing underneath but panties.
(Olivia) I feel the cool air hit my skin when he pushes the shirt off my shoulders.Olivia: “What did it feel like for you? The first time you touched me?”(Olivia) I know I’m pushing him, teasing him like this. But he likes it. And so do I.
(Cash) Even after all this time, no one can make me as hard and as desperate as Olivia.Cash: “It felt like heaven. Like I’d died and gone to heaven. And gotten everything I’d wished for.”(Cash) I cup both her perfect breasts and squeeze. Not hard, but just enough to make her catch her breath. Cash: “I remember thinking that these would make any man drop to his knees and beg.”(Cash) I give her nipples a little pinch and I hear her gasp.Cash: “And that. That little noise that you make when something feels really good… I love that.”
(Olivia) Cash groans and I resist the urge to close my eyes and throw my head, even though my body is on fire.Olivia: “Then what?’ I whisper. “Then what did you feel?”
Cash: “I felt hungry.”(Cash) I bend my head and suck one of her nipples into my mouth. When she threads her fingers into my hair and pulls, it takes all my willpower not to throw her on the bed and drive my body into hers as hard as I can. Right. This. Minute.
(Olivia) Suddenly Cash raises his head. The glint in his eye tells me that he’s turning the tables. Now it’s Cash that will be doing the teasing. He drops to one knee in front of me.
Cash: “I kept thinking about what you would taste like, what it would be like to watch your face when I make you come for the first time.”(Cash) I run my hands up the insides of her thighs. She spreads them just enough that I can kiss the damp cotton of her panties.
(Olivia) I’m breathless as drags my panties down my legs. With weak knees, I step out of them.Olivia: “But you didn’t get to see that. You couldn’t see my face.”
Cash: “No, but I got something even better.”
Olivia: “What’s that?”
Cash: “I got to feel what it’s like to be inside you. When there are no distractions. Not even sight. I could only feel. How hot you were. How wet you were. How your nipples grazed my chest and how they tasted in my mouth.”
(Olivia) I can barely stand. I want so much for him to touch me that my bones are weak with it.
Cash: “How about you? Do you remember exactly how it felt, the first time I licked you?”(Cash) I can hear her heavy breathing. I can see by her heavy eyes that she’s coming close to the end of her rope.
Olivia: “Yes.”
Cash: “Then tell me.”
Olivia: “The tip of your tongue was so hot. All I could think of was that I didn’t want you to stop. Ever.”
(Cash) Even as she talks, I’m kissing her stomach, her hips, her thighs, everywhere but where she needs it most.Cash: “Then what?”(Cash) I know the lines are blurring. She’s trapped in a world between that night and what she wants right now.
(Olivia) I can’t think when he’s touching me like this. All I know is that I need him. I need him inside me. Nothing else will soothe this ache. Olivia: “Then, when I thought I couldn’t take it anymore, you used your fingers. But still, it wasn’t enough.”
(Cash) I ease one finger into her and she moans. Cash: “Like this?”
Olivia: “Yes. Just like that.”
Cash: “And then what?”
(Olivia) I’m getting carried away. So much faster than I expected. There are things I want to say. Things I need to say.(Olivia) His name on my lips is caught somewhere between a whisper and a moan.Olivia: “Cash?”
Cash: “Hmmm?”(Cash) I growl, ready to put thought aside and devour her from the outside in.
(Olivia) I wind my fingers around his wrist to make him stop. It’s one of the hardest things in the world—to make him stop when I want nothing more than for him to continue.Olivia: “I need you to know something.”
(Cash) My hand is still against her, my finger unmoving inside her. Her hot, wet body is squeezing me, begging me for more. So much more. But she’s fighting it. (Cash) I’m so hard, I ache with the need to be deep inside her.Cash: “What’s that?”
(Olivia) I look down into his eyes, eyes I once thought were black as sin. I feel everything about me melt—my body, my heart, my soul. Olivia: “Even though my head was telling me that I should want Nash, you know I always wanted you, right?”
(Cash) So this is what’s been bothering her.Cash: “Of course I know that, Olivia. I’m both. I always knew you loved both sides of me.”
Olivia: “But if there HAD been two of you, I’d have picked you.”
(Cash) Easing my finger from inside Olivia, I stand to brush my lips across hers.Cash: “I know, baby. But you never had to. For as long as I live, I’ll be everything you ever need if it kills me. I’ll be your bad boy. I’ll be your knight in shining armor. I’ll be the guy you can take home to dad. And I’ll be the guy who still makes love to you with him in the next room. I’m your man, Olivia. All yours.”
(Olivia) I smile up into his handsome face, feeling both breathlessly passionate and desperately in love.Olivia: “And I’m all yours. Every day. Forever.”
(Cash) I sweep Olivia off her feet and throw her onto the bed. She squeals in delight.Cash: “Now that you’re done clearing the air, I have something I’d like to show you.”(Cash) Olivia grins up at me, the twinkle back in her eye.
Olivia: “You do? And what’s that?”
(Cash) I put one knee on the bed and crawl toward her.Cash: “It’s a surprise. A really big surprise.”(Cash) Olivia angles her head on the pillow to watch me as I reach to unbutton my pants. She brings one finger to her mouth and slips the tip between her teeth. I love it when she does that.
(Cash) As a matter of fact, I love everything she does. Because she’s mine. And I’m hers. And we were meant to be together. Forever.
So what's up for grabs now? Not one, not two, not even three, but FOUR signed paperbacks of the new edition of Down to You, which comes out July 2nd, along with Bad Boys postcards and a raffle ticket to go with each, which I'll be using to draw for an Everything for Us ARC in August. OMG I'm so excited just thinking about that! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Anywho, you get the idea, right?
What do you have to do? Well, it's easy as pie to enter. You have two options, one of which you can do every single day if you want to. The details are in that Rafflecopter widget right over there ------------------> on my sidebar:) The contest starts Monday, June 24th and ends Monday, July 1st at noon.
And just so you know, I'll be leaving for Nashville and UtopYA Con on Wednesday the 26th, so you might notice that I'm curiously absent. I'll be there until Friday when I leave for Orlando to attend Book Bash on Saturday the 29th. After that, I'll be heading back to Nashville on Sunday for the Passionistas signing at the Barnes and Noble-Vanderbilt. OMG what a crazy and fabulous week ahead! *dances around* Luckily, I thrive on crazy;)
Now, for those of you who missed it, this is the role-played scene between Cash and Olivia. I thought it might answer a question I know many of you have. *winks* Just know that this is intended for mature readers, 18 and over, and it contains spoilers. If that's all fine and good with you, then enjoy!!
THE STRANGER IN MY BEDROOM
(Olivia) In Cash's apartment behind Dual, I slip on one of his shirts, as I so often do. And I muse. I’ve never asked Cash about that first night we were together, when he crept into my room, but I’ve always wondered what he was thinking. Thoughts of what that first time was like have me feeling suddenly too warm for clothes.Olivia: “So that night you came into my room…”
(Cash) I glance at Olivia as she comes out of the bathroom wearing my shirt. I can tell by the way she’s looking at me that she’s been having dirty thoughts. She gets this flushed look about her when she’s turned on. And tonight she’s gonna bring me along for the ride. We both know I’m always up for a hot ride.Cash: “What about that night?”(Cash) I take a step toward her
(Olivia) He’s moving closer. He’s already with me, thinking back to that night, to the way it felt that first time.Olivia: “What were you thinking? I mean, who were you trying to be?”(Olivia) Cash takes another step toward me.
Cash: “I wasn’t trying to be anybody. I was being myself.”
(Olivia) I take a step away, back toward the bed.Olivia: “But you must’ve known that I would be wondering which brother you were.”
(Cash) I take another step toward her. My blood is already on fire just thinking about what it was like to sneak into her room that night. To devour her for the first time. To make her mine.Cash: “Yes, I knew. But I knew it didn't matter. I knew that I was the best of both people you were attracted to. Everything you couldn’t resist in BOTH of us. I knew, whichever you chose, I’d win. And I did.”
(Olivia) The backs of my knees hit the bed and I stop
(Cash) I take one last step. My chest is brushing hers and she has to look up to see my eyes.
(Olivia) I’m breathless when he’s this close, when he has that look in his eye. Even after all this time.Olivia: “Then why didn’t you say something? Why let me wonder?”
(Cash) I shrug.Cash: “I didn’t know if you were ready for both yet. I would’ve been whoever and whatever you needed me to be that night. Anything to feel your body against mine.”(Cash) I reach up and part the shirt she’s wearing. She wears it before bed. Unbuttoned. With nothing underneath but panties.
(Olivia) I feel the cool air hit my skin when he pushes the shirt off my shoulders.Olivia: “What did it feel like for you? The first time you touched me?”(Olivia) I know I’m pushing him, teasing him like this. But he likes it. And so do I.
(Cash) Even after all this time, no one can make me as hard and as desperate as Olivia.Cash: “It felt like heaven. Like I’d died and gone to heaven. And gotten everything I’d wished for.”(Cash) I cup both her perfect breasts and squeeze. Not hard, but just enough to make her catch her breath. Cash: “I remember thinking that these would make any man drop to his knees and beg.”(Cash) I give her nipples a little pinch and I hear her gasp.Cash: “And that. That little noise that you make when something feels really good… I love that.”
(Olivia) Cash groans and I resist the urge to close my eyes and throw my head, even though my body is on fire.Olivia: “Then what?’ I whisper. “Then what did you feel?”
Cash: “I felt hungry.”(Cash) I bend my head and suck one of her nipples into my mouth. When she threads her fingers into my hair and pulls, it takes all my willpower not to throw her on the bed and drive my body into hers as hard as I can. Right. This. Minute.
(Olivia) Suddenly Cash raises his head. The glint in his eye tells me that he’s turning the tables. Now it’s Cash that will be doing the teasing. He drops to one knee in front of me.
Cash: “I kept thinking about what you would taste like, what it would be like to watch your face when I make you come for the first time.”(Cash) I run my hands up the insides of her thighs. She spreads them just enough that I can kiss the damp cotton of her panties.
(Olivia) I’m breathless as drags my panties down my legs. With weak knees, I step out of them.Olivia: “But you didn’t get to see that. You couldn’t see my face.”
Cash: “No, but I got something even better.”
Olivia: “What’s that?”
Cash: “I got to feel what it’s like to be inside you. When there are no distractions. Not even sight. I could only feel. How hot you were. How wet you were. How your nipples grazed my chest and how they tasted in my mouth.”
(Olivia) I can barely stand. I want so much for him to touch me that my bones are weak with it.
Cash: “How about you? Do you remember exactly how it felt, the first time I licked you?”(Cash) I can hear her heavy breathing. I can see by her heavy eyes that she’s coming close to the end of her rope.
Olivia: “Yes.”
Cash: “Then tell me.”
Olivia: “The tip of your tongue was so hot. All I could think of was that I didn’t want you to stop. Ever.”
(Cash) Even as she talks, I’m kissing her stomach, her hips, her thighs, everywhere but where she needs it most.Cash: “Then what?”(Cash) I know the lines are blurring. She’s trapped in a world between that night and what she wants right now.
(Olivia) I can’t think when he’s touching me like this. All I know is that I need him. I need him inside me. Nothing else will soothe this ache. Olivia: “Then, when I thought I couldn’t take it anymore, you used your fingers. But still, it wasn’t enough.”
(Cash) I ease one finger into her and she moans. Cash: “Like this?”
Olivia: “Yes. Just like that.”
Cash: “And then what?”
(Olivia) I’m getting carried away. So much faster than I expected. There are things I want to say. Things I need to say.(Olivia) His name on my lips is caught somewhere between a whisper and a moan.Olivia: “Cash?”
Cash: “Hmmm?”(Cash) I growl, ready to put thought aside and devour her from the outside in.
(Olivia) I wind my fingers around his wrist to make him stop. It’s one of the hardest things in the world—to make him stop when I want nothing more than for him to continue.Olivia: “I need you to know something.”
(Cash) My hand is still against her, my finger unmoving inside her. Her hot, wet body is squeezing me, begging me for more. So much more. But she’s fighting it. (Cash) I’m so hard, I ache with the need to be deep inside her.Cash: “What’s that?”
(Olivia) I look down into his eyes, eyes I once thought were black as sin. I feel everything about me melt—my body, my heart, my soul. Olivia: “Even though my head was telling me that I should want Nash, you know I always wanted you, right?”
(Cash) So this is what’s been bothering her.Cash: “Of course I know that, Olivia. I’m both. I always knew you loved both sides of me.”
Olivia: “But if there HAD been two of you, I’d have picked you.”
(Cash) Easing my finger from inside Olivia, I stand to brush my lips across hers.Cash: “I know, baby. But you never had to. For as long as I live, I’ll be everything you ever need if it kills me. I’ll be your bad boy. I’ll be your knight in shining armor. I’ll be the guy you can take home to dad. And I’ll be the guy who still makes love to you with him in the next room. I’m your man, Olivia. All yours.”
(Olivia) I smile up into his handsome face, feeling both breathlessly passionate and desperately in love.Olivia: “And I’m all yours. Every day. Forever.”
(Cash) I sweep Olivia off her feet and throw her onto the bed. She squeals in delight.Cash: “Now that you’re done clearing the air, I have something I’d like to show you.”(Cash) Olivia grins up at me, the twinkle back in her eye.
Olivia: “You do? And what’s that?”
(Cash) I put one knee on the bed and crawl toward her.Cash: “It’s a surprise. A really big surprise.”(Cash) Olivia angles her head on the pillow to watch me as I reach to unbutton my pants. She brings one finger to her mouth and slips the tip between her teeth. I love it when she does that.
(Cash) As a matter of fact, I love everything she does. Because she’s mine. And I’m hers. And we were meant to be together. Forever.
June 17, 2013
Cash is back! giveaway winners
Wahooooooooooo What a great first week leading up to the re-release of Down to You on July 2! WOW! Thank you so, so much to everyone who participated. It was so much fun to read your comments and see your enthusiasm for Cash:)
First of all, let me just say that both Cash and Olivia reached 500 followers on Twitter, so they'll be roleplaying that BRAND NEW scene on Twitter tomorrow night, TUESDAY, JUNE 18th at 9pm EST. Tune in to the #TheBadBoysSeries hashtag to watch it unfold.
Next is the Rafflecopter winner of the signed paperback with new cover of Down to You, a Cash shot glass and a Cash t-shirt. Her name is Jenny Qu. Congratulations, girl! Please email me your mailing address and shirt size to m.leighton.books@gmail.com within 48 hours:)
And finally, the raffle ticket giveaway. Eeeeeeeeeeep The winning number is 1534. If your raffle ticket matches that number, please email me a picture of your ticket, your name, address and shirt size to m.leighton.books@gmail.com within 48 hours:)
Thank y'all so, so much for playing! I'll be doing a Twitter giveaway this week, as well as a FB only one early next week. Stay tuned!!
So much love to y'all!
Have a great week!
First of all, let me just say that both Cash and Olivia reached 500 followers on Twitter, so they'll be roleplaying that BRAND NEW scene on Twitter tomorrow night, TUESDAY, JUNE 18th at 9pm EST. Tune in to the #TheBadBoysSeries hashtag to watch it unfold.
Next is the Rafflecopter winner of the signed paperback with new cover of Down to You, a Cash shot glass and a Cash t-shirt. Her name is Jenny Qu. Congratulations, girl! Please email me your mailing address and shirt size to m.leighton.books@gmail.com within 48 hours:)
And finally, the raffle ticket giveaway. Eeeeeeeeeeep The winning number is 1534. If your raffle ticket matches that number, please email me a picture of your ticket, your name, address and shirt size to m.leighton.books@gmail.com within 48 hours:)
Thank y'all so, so much for playing! I'll be doing a Twitter giveaway this week, as well as a FB only one early next week. Stay tuned!!
So much love to y'all!
Have a great week!
