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Let Evan Black heat up your morning – it’s #MostWantedMonday

 

Welcome to another #MostWantedMonday excerpt as we countdown to the January 7 release of Wanted by J. Kenner, book one in the Most Wanted series of erotic romances that wilI be followed by Heated in May and Ignited in September!

Enjoy!

 

“Good girl,” he said, then brushed the gentlest of kisses over my lips. “And I think we’ve found what you want,” he added, closing his hands over mine.

I drew in a shuddering breath, because he was right. He had me trapped—maybe not by reality, but by the promise of my own obedience.  The result was the same. I was desperately, hopelessly turned on.

“You like this,” he said. “You’re open to me—open to the world. Down and dirty with me in an alley where anything could happen.” Once again, he leaned in to whisper. Once again, I was struck by how well he knew me. “This excites you, doesn’t it? Not knowing where we’re going next. What’s going to happen. Who might turn that corner. Not knowing if I’m going to kiss you or fuck you.” He paused, and his next words made me moan aloud. “I’ll give you a hint, Angie. I’m going to do both.”

I hadn’t noticed when he’d removed one of his hands from where he gripped mine, but I noticed now that he was trailing his fingers up my thigh, slowly lifting the hem of my skirt as his hand rose higher and higher.

I whimpered a little, but the hand on mine held fast, and he shook his head. One tiny motion. No.

I closed my eyes and surrendered to both the unspoken command and to my own overpowering need to revel in the exhilaration of this moment. He had me pinned against the wall, held in place by his large hand cupped around my wrists. His body was so close to mine I could feel his heat. And his hand was rising higher and higher toward my now-soaked panties, my throbbing clit, and my cunt that was slick with arousal.

Every scrap of reason inside me was screaming that I needed to open my eyes and tell him no. That I needed to walk away. That this was a bad idea and that I knew better and hadn’t I told myself over and over that it was a bad idea to let myself go wild? That nothing good ever came of it.

That I would regret it in the morning.

But I didn’t regret it then. Not one little bit.

Want more Evan?  

You can meet him in Take Me, the epilogue novella to the Stark Trilogy, coming TOMORROW (squeeeeeee)!

And yes, you can snag Take Me right here:

Amazon or Barnes & Noble (other retailers coming soon) – US

Amazon (U.K.)

 

And, of course, you can really get to know Evan in Wanted:

Pre-order Wanted!

Amazon print

Amazon Kindle

Random House

Amazon UK print

Amazon UK Kindle

Barnes & Noble/Nook

iTunes

more retailers coming soon!

 

And pre-order buttons for Heated: A Most Wanted Novel are starting to pop up!

Amazon print

Barnes and Noble

More retailers coming soon!

 

Happy reading, y’all!

 

 

Where Do You Want To Go Next?

 

More bike-y stuff

At the bike store again. How awesome is this fold up bike? Almost wish I had a need!

Channing Tatum v. Jean-Claude Van Damme

First we have this (sorry, no embedding, click the pic to see the video):

And then we have this:

Gotta say … I love them both!

I love my bike!

Bought my early Christmas present Friday from Bicycle Sport Shop in Austin, and totally love it.  Fantabulous customer service! If you’re looking for a bike in the area, I highly recommend them!  

Catching Fire!

Waiting in theater for Catching Fire to start!

Three Days to Damien: the Final Stark on Saturday before Take Me by J. Kenner

 

 

It’s #StarkOnSaturday!

We’re counting down to Take Me, an epilogue novella that follows the bestselling Stark Trilogy which began with with Release Me, continued with Claim Me, and concluded with Complete Me!

This is the final Stark On Saturday before Take Me goes on sale this Tuesday! Have you pre-ordered your copy?

And here we go!

“More anticipation?” And then his mouth is moving again, tracing down my leg, over the scars on my inner thigh, to that sensitive spot behind my knee.  I am lost, melting.  I am his to control, to command, and I can do nothing but absorb the pleasure with which he is bombarding me.

He continues on, lower still until he reaches my ankle, then the sole of my foot.  He drags the tip of his finger from heel to toe, and my foot arches in response, along with my back.  My sex clenches greedily, and I am astounded at the reaction from a simple touch upon my foot.  Then again, how can I be astounded by my reaction to any touch rendered by Damien?  I can’t.  I can only surrender, which was of course Damien’s plan all along. To take me away from myself and bring me to this place that we share, a place where there is only Nikki and Damien and the pleasure we find in each other.

He is not done with me, and he slowly trails kisses up my leg until I am squirming, my hips gyrating in both pleasure and need.  I want more. I want it all. 

You can pre-order Take Me (coming Dec. 3) from:

Kindle

Kindle (UK)

Barnes and Noble

Random House

BooksAMillion

iTunes

Kobo

And if you missed Release Me, you can snag your copy from your favorite retailers here:

Random House

Amazon (print)

Amazon (kindle)

Amazon United Kingdom

Barnes and Noble (print or Nook)

Books-A-Million

Kobo

iBooks

Indie BoundAnd, of course, you can get Book 2, Claim Me, from these great retailers:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Books-a-Million

Random House

your favorite independent bookseller

in the U.K. from Amazon

 in the U.K. from Waterstones

 in the U.K. from WH Smith

And here are the links to Book 3, Complete Me!

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Books-a-Million

Kobo

Random House

iTunes

your favorite independent bookseller

in the U.K. from Amazon

in the U.K. from Waterstones

in the U.K. from WH Smith

 

More soon,

XXOO

 

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--J.K.

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Check out this week’s selection of Hump Day Books … new or notable reads from eight awesome authors!

Midnight Academy by Bella St. James

Hot contemporary romance!

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Darkness Awakened

First story in the Darkness series!

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Mr. Red Riding Hoode (Poconos Pack)

Book two of the Poconos Pack!

See more at Dana Marie’s website!
The Death of a Dowager (The Jane Eyre Chronicles)

Charlotte Bronte’s love story continues with Jane Eyre as an amateur sleuth!

More at Joanna Campbell Slan’s website!
The Cured

New medical-legal thriller!

See more at The Cured website!
Lord Coleraine’s Scandalous Offer (The Curse of the Coleraines)

New gothic historical romance!

More at Katy Madison’s website!
The Elf and the Ice Princess

New Holiday Novella!

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Scandal With a Prince (Royal Scandals)

Book one in the contemporary Royal Scandals series!

More at Nicole Burnham’s website!

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Sexy Scene for #MostWantedMonday – Wanted by J. Kenner

Welcome to another #MostWantedMonday excerpt as we countdown to the January 7 release of Wanted by J. Kenner, book one in the Most Wanted series of erotic romances that wilI be followed by Heated in May and Ignited in September!

Enjoy!

“But?” There was an edge to his voice that I couldn’t quite identify.

“But once wasn’t enough.  Now I want more,” I said firmly. “You asked me how high? Well, that’s my answer. As high as you can take me before I leave. And who knows—maybe we’ll get each other out of our systems.”

I was breathing hard, watching him. And, dammit, just thinking about what I was suggesting had turned me on. My nipples were tight behind the terry cloth of the robe, and I was suddenly aware of the heat at the juncture of my thighs.

“No,” he said.

I looked up sharply, prepared to protest, but didn’t have the chance before he continued.

“No,” he repeated. “I don’t think you’ll ever be out of my system. But as for how high I can take you . . . ”

I held my breath as he reached out, trailing a finger down the neckline of the robe.

“We’ve already gone pretty damn far,” he whispered. Slowly, he reached out and tugged loose the tie of the robe, then spread the top open, revealing my shoulders and breasts. “But have we gone far enough?” he asked. He brushed the pad of his thumb over my already erect nipple. “You’re right, baby. I can take you one hell of a lot further.” He took his thumb off my breast and drew it along my lower lip, then thrust it gently into my mouth. I opened for him, sucking and tasting, my eyes closed as I simply reveled in it.

I wanted it—god how I wanted it. Wanted to go completely and totally wild with him. And yet the tightness in my chest was growing. A bone-deep trepidation.  Because the more I realized that this was really happening, the more my old fears bubbled up.

 

Want more Evan?  

You can meet him in Take Me, the epilogue novella to the Stark Trilogy, coming December 3!

And yes, you can PRE-ORDER Take Me right here:

Amazon or Barnes & Noble (other retailers coming soon) – US

Amazon (U.K.)

 

Pre-order Wanted!

Amazon print

Amazon Kindle

Random House

Amazon UK print

Amazon UK Kindle

Barnes & Noble/Nook

iTunes

more retailers coming soon!

 

And pre-order buttons for Heated: A Most Wanted Novel are starting to pop up!

Amazon print

Barnes and Noble

More retailers coming soon!

 

Happy reading, y’all!

Meet J. Kenner in Missouri at Naughty & Nice December 7!

 

Hey girls!  I’m thrilled that I’ll be in St. Charles, Missouri in just few short weeks for the Naughty & Nice event!  And not just me!  There’s a great line up, and tickets are only $10!

Here’s a portion of the info from Rose’s Book House’s website (the sponsoring store!)

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 from 4:30 to 8:30

Treat yourself to a “Girl’s Night” this holiday season! Leave the kids at home and bring your favorite gal pals to have fun, chat & party with 5 romance authors!

NYT Bestselling Authors

J Kenner/Julie Kenner/J.K. Beck

Beth Kery

Eileen Dreyer

USA Today Bestselling Author

Jade Lee

Amazon Bestselling Author

Kimberly Knight

Enjoy FREE wine, soda, appetizers, adult themed door prizes, drawings for Spanky’s awesome raffle baskets (Nice, Naughty, Naughtier & Naughtiest) along with other “Naughty” surprises!

$10 cover charge (Female Adults 18+ only, please)

Sign up & pay in store or online by December 5, 2013

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE HERE!

JK here again!  I hope those of you in the area can make it!  Be sure and let me know if you’re coming!

Ten Days to Damien: the Penultimate Stark on Saturday (Take Me by J. Kenner)

It’s #StarkOnSaturday!

We’re counting down to Take Me, an epilogue novella that follows the bestselling Stark Trilogy which began with with Release Me, continued with Claim Me, and concluded with Complete Me!

Just one more Stark On Saturday to go before Take Me goes on sale! Have you pre-ordered your copy?

And here we go!

I should use this time in the limo to go through my potential list. Maybe call some of the folks on my initial list of maybes and see if they’re booked for the day.  But my head is too light from my Manhattan indulgence, and all I want to do is sit back, enjoy the ride, and think about seeing Damien again in just a few minutes.

The fact that I tossed my phone across the bedroom and broke it also puts a crimp in my plan to manage a little work.

Frustrated at being without Damien, and irritated about my own foolish temper, I glance out the window and frown, because this isn’t the way that we usually go home. I am about to hit the button for the intercom when a phone rings, which is odd because there is no permanent phone in the back of the limo, and as I have just reminded myself, my iPhone is toast.

The ring comes again.

I lean forward, cock my head, and decide the sound is coming from the bar.  I get off the leather bench and move carefully that direction.  Another ring, and I narrow the source down to the ice bucket.  I pull of the lid, glance down, and find a phone in the otherwise empty container.

With a grin, I answer the call.  “Hello?”

“Ms. Fairchild,” he says, and his voice is low and enticing and flows over me like warm chocolate.

“Mr. Stark,” I say, unable to hide my amusement.  “Funny you were able to call me since I have no phone.”

“I told you—I will always take care of your needs.”

I smile, feeling warm and satisfied.  “Where are you?”

“I’m not with you,” he says. “Other than that, does it matter?”

My mouth curves into a smile. “No, but you’re wrong. You are with me. You’re always with me.”

There is a pause before he answers. “Yes,” he finally says, and I don’t think I have ever heard that simple word spoken with so much meaning and complexity before.

You can pre-order Take Me (coming Dec. 3) from:

Kindle

Kindle (UK)

Barnes and Noble

Random House

BooksAMillion

iTunes

Kobo

And if you missed Release Me, you can snag your copy from your favorite retailers here:

Random House

Amazon (print)

Amazon (kindle)

Amazon United Kingdom

Barnes and Noble (print or Nook)

Books-A-Million

Kobo

iBooks

Indie BoundAnd, of course, you can get Book 2, Claim Me, from these great retailers:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Books-a-Million

Random House

your favorite independent bookseller

in the U.K. from Amazon

 in the U.K. from Waterstones

 in the U.K. from WH Smith

And here are the links to Book 3, Complete Me!

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Books-a-Million

Kobo

Random House

iTunes

your favorite independent bookseller

in the U.K. from Amazon

in the U.K. from Waterstones

in the U.K. from WH Smith

 

More soon,

XXOO