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December 20, 2022

Ireland Finds Gold – Spotlight & Giveaway!

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I’m pleased to welcome author Reneé Nicole to the blog today with her exciting new Romantic Suspense novel, Ireland Finds Gold! Check out this spicy, suspenseful book today and enter to win a $20 Amazon gift card.

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Ireland
Finds Gold

by
Reneé Nicole

Genre:
Romantic Suspense

Ireland
Deckland may be a feisty probation officer with a tough exterior, but
regularly putting handcuffs on perps has her view of people trending
down. She’s been single for so long that she’s starting to think
it’s a permanent status.

Xavier
Gold may be the city’s most eligible CEO bachelor with a sexy as
sin face, but the wannabe models who vie for his attention don’t
have him looking to settle down. He’s played the game so many
years, he’s starting to think no one will ever catch his eye.

When
an unexpected meeting brings these two together, tough exteriors
crack and sparks fly. But danger is never far from probation officers
nor billionaires. After a bad business deal brings the Russian mob to
the door, they have to fight to save their heads…or lose their
hearts.

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Reneé
Nicole grew up just north of Raleigh, North Carolina, in the very
small town of Franklinton. Nicole, as her family and friends call
her, is a middle child and the best aunt ever (there’s even a mug
that says so). She has lived in a few different cities throughout the
United States, but for now calls Richmond, Virginia her home. Nicole
graduated from college with a degree in Criminal Justice, and
received her master’s degree in Justice Studies. Since then, she
has worked for over a decade in the criminal justice field.
Specifically, community corrections: first as a state probation and
parole officer, and now as a federal probation officer. Since no one
calls her mom or wife, she holds her ‘auntie’ title with pride.
Nicole spends her nights in front of a computer screen writing about
fictional men who do naughty things that would make anyone blush, and
badass women who both want it and love it.

Nicole’s
love of books developed later in life, after she was dragged into
reading one of the best trilogies of all time. This led her to fall
in love with writing. In particular, the process of using the power
of words and imagination to entertain. She decided to write what she
knows – but with lots and lots of steam. Nicole is excited to
change her career path and provide entertainment to every person who
picks up her book. Criminal Justice degree and author: sounds
about right.

These
days you can find Nicole working as a federal probation officer. A
day job, as some may call it. But it’s not her only day job: she’s
also a certified florist and small business owner of a flower shop,
Petals of Color, with her sister and business partner. Nicole loves
traveling, good rum, good wine, and spending time with her parents,
siblings, and family.

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like and follow to receive updates about her upcoming writing
projects.

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Published on December 20, 2022 16:30

August 13, 2022

First for Romance Author Swag & Giveaway!

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Hey, Romance Readers!

I’m excited to introduce the First for Romance giveaway! Get the hottest news on the romantica fiction scene in your inbox (it’s FREE) and win exclusive swag from our authors. Awarded prizes include an autographed paperback of my contemporary romance, Type Dirty to Me. There are some amazing books up for grabs and prizes gallore. Check it out!

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Published on August 13, 2022 12:08

June 19, 2022

One More Chance – Spotlight & GIVEAWAY!

4 min read

 

One More Chance One More Chance

One
More Chance

Craving
Hearts Book 2

by
Liz Durano

Genre:
Contemporary Romance

He’s
gorgeous, charming, and barely knows I exist… until I become his
fake fiancee and for the next thirty days, he’ll do everything to
prove to his father that he’s a changed man or risk getting cut off
from the family fortune. But when the line between what’s real and
pretend gets blurred, where do we draw the line and end the
charade?

Giana
It’s
not easy working for billionaire heir Bryce Holden III, not when all
he ever does is party and party some more all while I make sure all
his to-dos on his To Do list get done.

But
when he botches an important presentation after a wild night on the
town, his father issues him an ultimatum: straighten up or get cut
off from the family fortune.

So
he proposes we pretend to be engaged for the next 30 days while he
straightens out his life and in return, he’ll take care of my
grandmother’s medical expenses. It’s a win-win proposition and as
long as we lay low, thirty days will go by fast.

But
when his mother insists on planning the wedding of the century, where
do I draw the line and put a stop to the charade?

Bryce
When
my father issues his ultimatum to settle down or get cut off from the
family fortune, the last thing I expect is to hear him mention my
assistant’s name.

Did
he really mean Giana, my plain Jane assistant who just happens to be
a whiz with blueprints and LEED documentation? The same Giana who’s
always made me look good while expertly disappearing in the
background?

So
I give my dad exactly what he wants: I get engaged to the only woman
he’s ever approved of.
Sure,
it’s fake, and with everyone getting what they want from the
arrangement whether it’s getting my dad’s very rare seal of
approval to a hotel expansion that’ll exceed every green building
rating in the world, what’s the worst thing that could happen?

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One
More Night

Craving
Hearts Book 1

What
happens when last year’s one-night stand turns out to be your
hometown’s hottest doctor?

Apparently,
not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… and for
thirty-something ad exec Ava Turner, that’s exactly what happens when
her one-night stand turns out to be Auburn Springs’ newest-and
hottest-doctor.

And
when things heat up between them again, Ava must decide whether her
big city dreams are more important than a chance at finding love in
the small town she thought she left behind.

But
when you’ve spent the last seven years going after the biggest
promotion of your career (and that coveted corner office!), falling
in love with the right man just might be easier said than done.

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Liz
wrote her first multi-chapter story when she was in 8th grade and it
almost got her kicked out of school because of NSFW content. But the
principal made her a deal. She wouldn’t tell Liz’s parents if she
agreed to sign up for Poetry Club. Now Poetry Club wasn’t as cool
as Drama Club but it was better than her parents finding out about
her steamy writerly pursuits.

These
days, Liz writes women’s fiction, romance, and erotica. At least
she’s too old to get kicked out of school for that.

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Published on June 19, 2022 17:30

June 8, 2022

Secrets, Scandals, and Seduction – Spotlight

1 min read Secrets, Scandals, and Seduction

Secrets, Scandals, & Seduction

A Historical Romance Boxset

Desiring a Duke? Craving a Cowboy? Longing for a Laird?

This sweet and steamy collection of historical romance will transport you to a time when gentlemen were plentiful, and every scoundrel capable of seduction possessed a heart waiting to be uncovered.

Hidden identities, scandalous secrets, second chances, and happily ever afters fill this boxed set of more than 15 standalone romances, guaranteed to make you swoon.

Each unique tale in the Secrets, Scandals, and Seduction Boxed Set delivers a stand-alone story that fans of Julia Quinn, Diana Gabaldon, and Lorraine Heath are certain to love.

How do you capture a man’s heart… A lady never tells.

Authors included in this set are Lynn Donovan, Sofie Darling, Alyssa Drake, Emily E K Murdoch, Cat Cahill, A.S. Fenichel, Marie Higgins, Robyn DeHart, Christine Sterling, Linda Rae Sande, Adara Luann, Sophia Smith, C.K. O’Connor, Marianne Spitzer, and Rose Pearson

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Published on June 08, 2022 17:30

February 10, 2022

Valentine’s Gift for YOU! #freeebook

5 min read

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Happy Valentine’s/Galentine’s/Anytime’s Day! However you celebrate the upcoming holiday, enjoy it with a free ebook filled with steamy romance! Sonnet Coupled will be free for you awesome romance readers from February 11th through February 15th, only on Amazon!

ER nurse Sonnet Mendoza’s new housemate Griffith Parker proves there is more to a man than meets the eye and shows her there’s more to life than just her career.

Sheltered and cosseted, Sonnet Mendoza abided by her papi’s wishes her whole life: no boys, studies first and always. Now an ER nurse in a busy Chicago hospital, medical school is so close Sonnet can taste it. Just like her father always wanted. Just like she can taste all the things she wants—like Griffith Parker, the man of her dreams and her new housemate.

Working “graves” in a large hospital as a security guard while attending the police academy during the day doesn’t leave ex-Marine Griffith Parker any personal time, but after meeting the beautiful Sonnet Mendoza, business as usual is anything but. Sassy, smart…and interested in him, too? Except, she’s made an art of keeping her distance, and she’s been clear that her plans don’t include him. But the heart wants what the heart wants. His wants Sonnet. He’ll put it on the line to win her.

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Griffith took the proffered mug of coffee with a grateful grin, and went out to his car. She was curled in the armchair, reading a medical journal article on the benefits of holistic medicine when he came back inside. In one hand he had a run-down red power drill. In the other, he lifted what looked like a black bike rack.

“Is it okay if I put this up? I’ll remove it and fill in the holes when I leave.”

She set her new mug of coffee on the table. “Um, sure. What is it, exactly?”

“A Rogue.”

“A what? Like the character in X-Men?”

He gave her a lopsided grin. “No, c’mon. I’ll show you.”

She followed him to the open archway where the living room led into the dining room. He looked around the ceiling, and lifted a hand to knock on the wall partition above them. It made a solid sound. “Here should be perfect. There’s enough space for it below the wainscot.”

“For what?” she asked, confused.

He chuckled, positioned the black rack-like thing on the wall above them, and held it still.

“Oh, it’s a pull-up bar?”

“Yep.”

The loud, electric whirr of the power drill echoed as he fixed the pull-up bar to the wall space above them. She watched his strong legs as he stood on a chair securing the last screws. He yanked on the bar a little to ensure it was in place, and patted the wall. “That ought to do it.” He jumped down from the chair and set the power drill on it. “Want to see it in action?”

He’d need to jump a few feet in order to even hold onto it. “If you can reach that thing and still do pull-ups, be my guest. I’ve got to see this.”

Griffith chuckled and ducked his head as he peeled off his T-shirt. She did her best not to salivate at the sight of his hard body. The man was all muscle, and didn’t have an ounce of fat on him.

“Don’t want to get sweat on it.” He winked at her, balled the shirt up, and set it on the chair. But Sonnet wasn’t listening, her eyes remained glued to his impossible muscles as he jumped up, clutched the bar, and crossed his ankles. He started doing pull-ups.

She folded her arms and stared. Hell, she couldn’t pretend not to, even out of courtesy. Her pussy throbbed, and she clenched her thighs together to soothe the ache. “One,” she joked when he got to ten.

“Hey, shut it, you. These are, ugh, hard to do.”

A small trickle of sweat trailed past the long, faded scars between his shoulders, along the center of his spine, and the crazy image of licking off the droplet filled her brain. “I’ll take your word for it, and let you do all the work.”

“Fine by me,” he grunted and dropped back down. “And that’s how it’s done.”

She held onto his shirt while he grabbed some paper towels and dried off, then chucked them in a nearby bin. She handed him the shirt, though what she really wanted to do was bury her nose in it.

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Published on February 10, 2022 09:53

December 5, 2021

Heat up the Holidays with a #Giveaway!

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Holiday Giveaway!

Stay warm and let us wrap you in Romance this holiday season!

I’ve teamed up with four amazing authors to give you the chance to win a steamy set of scorching romances. But that’s not all! We’re also giving away not one, but three Amazon gift cards!

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Published on December 05, 2021 09:04

November 2, 2021

Chosen By An Alien by Landra Graf

2 min read

I’m thrilled to welcome back Landra Graf with her latest box set release, Chosen By An Alien! Learn all about this steamy sci-fi romance box set and discover Landra’s latest story, Operation: Pinpoint! Be sure to subscribe to my VIP Reader’s List for the latest info on new releases, giveaways, and more!


Chosen By An Alien

Love, Lust, and Longing that is out of this world. This stellar set of steamy stories comes from the most sinful corners of space… Whether this collection of stories takes you for a journey across the galaxy or brings the alien oddities to Earth, you won’t be left wanting.

Do you like space pirates, enslaved planets, dying races, and forbidden romances? Then this boxed set is for you. Grab your copy of CHOSEN BY AN ALIEN today. Discover thrilling sci-fi alien romance stories that will leave you with a craving for more!

 

 

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Operation: Pinpoint

Captain Ravenna Joyner has one mission: rescue her missing lover. She’ll ruin every ounce of her credibility to save the one person who made her universe brighter. She’ll even partner with a bloodthirsty alien who can’t be trusted.

 

Dravos Trax has one mission: find the missing Space Force vessel Perseus. He does that and his prison sentence will be commuted. Only he doesn’t expect to find his mate in the form of a human or in love with someone else.

 

When the ship is located, Ravenna’s lover is found dead, and the other Space Force Ops commandos betray them the only way to survive is to join forces. Though the journey to freedom may reveal more secrets than they bargained for.

Chosen By An Alien

Landra Graf consumes at least one book a day and has always been a sucker for stories where true love conquers all. She believes in the power of the written word, and the joy such words can bring. In between spending time with her family and having book adventures, she writes romance with the goal of giving everyone, fictional or not, their own happily ever after.

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Published on November 02, 2021 08:21

July 20, 2021

A Mercenary to Love by Landra Graf

6 min read

Landra Graf is on the blog today with A Mercenary to Love, her fabulous latest sci-fi romance! Be sure to check out the book and Landra’s series, enter an exciting grand prize giveaway below, and subscribe to my VIP readers group for all the latest deets on upcoming releases and giveaways!

A Mercenary to Love

There’s only one thing she wants to steal—his heart.

When computer genius Sampson Morales’ latest security measures fail to prevent the kidnapping of an Allied Planetary Union Ambassador’s child, he has no choice but to track and save the kid himself…especially if he wants to be paid.

Zasha Gustaf believed fighting with the Humans First movement could redeem her mercenary past, but when they use her intel to kidnap an innocent, she starts to have her doubts. Running into the only man she’s ever loved and who’s on the same trail is a sign. She commits to helping Sampson stop this group from sacrificing another blameless person, but she has another motive.

Sampson and Zasha have been down this road before, except last time it led to betrayal and heartache. He can’t trust her, and her attempts at redemption are met with constant rebuke, but when everyone, even the universe, is in danger, relying on each other is the only way forward.

Is a second chance possible for either of them…or will the past repeat itself?

 

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“It’s not about wanting to break the crew up. I’m looking for a chance to break out on my own. To make decisions for me, like a grown-up.”

Lee lifted one eyebrow and pulled one of her knives out from her vest. “Grown-up? Seems to me taking a job while Toni and Emilio are finishing up a separate one is pretty grown-up. Besides, you don’t need Gina to act on your own.”

Yes, I do.

Gina might have been a ship, but the AI within had evolved beyond a simple computer processor in space. She’d become his best friend. He told her everything and vice versa. They’d spent the last eight years together. During those endless hours spent in space, he’d become closer to her than almost anyone else. Besides, who would help her grow if he left? She had feelings too and she needed him.

“Lee, we’re a pair. We go together.”

“Pfft. Yeah,” Lee’s drink showed up, and the lady who dropped it off winked at her. The simple flirtation was enough to get Lee’s attention. “You say that because you don’t bother to get close to anyone flesh and blood. You can’t let—”

“Don’t say her name, please.” Sampson downed the imitation vodka with the poor weak burn, which only made him crave the real stuff.

She was there today.

“You can’t run from the past.” Lee’s words were half-hearted, her focus drawn to the roaming waitress.

“Says the woman who never talks about hers.” His accusation got the assassin’s gaze on him.

“There’s a difference between running and talking. I’ve faced all my demons and won. I don’t need to re-hash something with no hold or sway over me. You, on the other hand, get all clammed up at the mere mention of someone who hurt you. You confront those things, or they eat you up inside. This I can speak of with authority.”

Lee pushed her seat back and stood. Sampson sat in awe of this woman’s confident nature, in full possession of every part of herself. He wanted to be the same. To know himself as well as Lee did. To be settled in his skin.

“Now, if you’ll excuse me. The woman who brought our drinks is fatching me with her eyes, and I intend to do something about it. Don’t wait around for me. Head back to Al’s whenever.”

Every port we stop in. Sampson grinned. “Have a good time.”

“Oh, I will.”

Lee winked. With her half-empty vest of knives and swaying ponytail, she moved away without a sound.

Sampson glanced at his glass. It sat empty, like the deepest parts of him. Not an unfamiliar experience as Sampson found himself included by the other members of the crew, but still treated as a kid. Sure, they cared about him, but eager for him to tag along or spend time outside of missions with him not so much. He found himself lonely more often than not, and wishing he had a closer friend, someone more his age.

“Hello, Sampson. Long time.”

His gaze traveled from his glass to the woman who’d propped one knee on the chair Lee had abandoned. Red-brown-blonde hair was down and flowing freely instead of wrapped up in the woman’s usual twin buns, and an odd-colored tunic of the Saturn style hung past her waist but accented her creamy tan skin and gold eyes. This new look, paired with her stance, made her seem more innocent.

But I know better.

Between his blood pounding, the remembrance of her cries of pleasure and the explosive concussion and her betrayal, sounds flooded his ears. She’d stolen from him, his crew. He’d fallen so hard, young, dumb…thinking with his swinging pipe.

Zasha. She was there today.

She’d betrayed them when they’d helped her. Lied to him, his family…for flash.

Sampson fisted the empty glass so tightly it cracked. “Not long enough.”

 

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Landra Graf consumes at least one book a day and has always been a sucker for stories where true love conquers all. She believes in the power of the written word, and the joy such words can bring. In between spending time with her family and having book adventures, she writes romance with the goal of giving everyone, fictional or not, their own happily ever after.

 

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Published on July 20, 2021 11:18

July 7, 2021

Dare to Fall by Brianna Remus – Spotlight & Giveaway!

4 min readDare to Fall in love with this amazing New Adult Romance by Brianna Remus! Discover Dare to Fall, a unique new romance novel, and enter to win a $15 Amazon gift card giveaway! Be sure to subscribe to my VIP Reader’s group for book updates and exclusive sneak peaks! Dare to Fall Dare to Fall Dare To FallFalling For You Book 1by Brianna RemusGenre: New Adult Romance I had everything I’d ever wanted.But why did it feel like it wasn’t enough?The perfect boyfriend. The perfect friends. A straight shot to the top medical schools in the country. A one-way ticket to the perfect life.But still, my heart ached for more.As fate would have it, cracks began to form in the perfect facade I had shielded for so long.Friendships soured. Love became tainted by betrayal. And the one thing I held onto, the surety of becoming a doctor, was slipping through my fingers from the chaos that swirled through my mind.It was all falling apart and there was nothing to catch me.Then he shot into my life, like a cosmic flare, brightening even the darkest of skies. Unveiling the pieces of my soul I thought no longer existed. Showing me the truth of who I really was.But still, the two sides of me battled — raging for dominance.The world I had built for so long had fallen apart, leaving me raw and vulnerable.I just hoped he would be enough to help me put the pieces back together again.Dare to Fall is a sexy new adult college romance filled with angst, self-discovery, and love. What readers are saying: ★★★★★ “From the first page I was intrigued. The characters drew me in…Excellent! Can’t wait for her next one.-Amazon Reviewer★★★★★ “I could NOT put this book down! And the STEAM! It was the perfect combination of slowburn, passion, and ‘have to have you right now’ that can be so hard to find. And this book nailed it. No pun intended.-Sam G., Goodreads Reviewer★★★★★ “It’s a steam romance with a message to go after your passions in every part of your life. I LOVED the chemistry between Eva and Garth. If you like slow burn, steamy romance this is going to be one of your favorite reads this year!-Santana Saunders, Author of The Pearl in the Darkness★★★★★ “Absolutely LOVED this steam little read! It was everything you enjoy reading about secret millionaires, with a very realistic undertone that I feel like everyone (whether you have a secret millionaire boyfriend in your life or not) can definitely relate to.-Tori Heat, Author of The Ruins★★★★★ “An amazing story of discovering who you truly are and the bravery it takes to make huge changes in order to be happy. A definite 1-click read!-Jenn Lockwood, Goodreads ReviewerGoodreads * Amazon Brianna Remus is a Florida-based author who lives with her husband, three pups, and terrorizing cat. She started her writing journey in 2016 to ward off the woes of graduate school. The light-hearted hobby quickly turned into a passion filled dream that consistently distracts her from the real world.When Brianna isn’t working as a psychology resident or writing books, you can find her getting lost in the worlds created by others (through writing and movies), spending a day at the ocean, or taking a walk in the forest. She loves to spend her days outdoors surrounded by the beauties of nature.A true Tolkien nerd, she also spends a lot of her time immersed in Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, as well as praying that Amazon doesn’t completely fuck up the new LOTR series.Website * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway!$15 Amazona Rafflecopter giveaway

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Published on July 07, 2021 09:09

March 14, 2021

Claw by Ellen Mint – Spotlight

9 min read

I’m pleased to have fellow author Ellen Mint on the blog with her latest release, Claw: Coven of Desire Book 1. Learn about this steamy new series which releases on March 16th, and sink your CLAWS into romance! RAWR!

He’s not your typical werewolf-next-door.

 

Layla didn’t count on a sex demon appearing in her living room. Nor did she expect to find she’s a witch, tasked with protecting the mortal realm. And now her friend, fellow nursing student and impossible crush could be a potential killer?

 

She’s silently lusted after Cal for a year, knowing a guy that hot, sweet, and kind wouldn’t look twice at her. All their flirting was innocent and went nowhere until Ink—the incubus bound to her—ran into her life and bed. Next thing she knows, Cal’s growling at her while Ink flirts and women are being ripped apart by wild animals. Couldn’t the murder monster mystery wait until after finals?

 

She wanted to be a nurse, not a paranormal investigator, but Layla has no choice. Apparently, only witches can stop these creatures that she didn’t even know existed a month ago. But the deeper she digs, the more it looks like Cal’s deep in the middle of it all. How can she save her friend from the claws of a cult, keep her sex-craved demon happy and find a way to let both into her heart or bed?

 

Everyone who buys a copy of Claw will receive the short story Retail Hell free. Set between the events of Ink and Claw in the Coven of Desire series, Layla’s workday from hell is interrupted by her personal sex demon.

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Welcome to Ink Between The Sheets

 

Your favorite craven and charming creature fresh from the bowels of hell is here to answer all your burning questions…and give you a few of your own. Please welcome Ink, the world’s only advice-slinging incubus.

 

Letter # 1

I’m torn and hope you can help me. Long story short, I’d been having some issues with my stepmother. My dad is NO help just leaving us to fight it out. When everything came to a head I had to leave the house just to get away from her. Things were going pretty good, I found a house with these seven guys that are so sweet. They got me my own special yogurt fridge and take me on hikes through the forest.

My big problem started when my stepmom tried to make up with a fruit bouquet. I forgot about my allergy (I feel so stupid for that), and with one bite of that apple I wound up in a coma. I’m much better now, but along the way to the hospital I was resuscitated by an EMT who’s been blowing up my phone. I don’t even know how he got my number and he keeps asking me out.

Should I go for it? I mean, he did save my life. And that sounds really romantic.

Snowed Over In Georgia

 

Good morrow, Snow. I hope you do not mind me calling you Snow. Ah, I’m certain you don’t as you seem to be easily browbeaten by any passing person with a pulse.

 

First order of business, the EMT who, I assume, plucked a hair from your head and utilized witchcraft to discern your phone number. A man of such feral vulgarity is disclosing to you an inordinate lack of charm. Such levels are typically only seen in bottom-dwelling groupers or slime molds. You would do best to steer clear unless your kink is to assure a man after five thrusts that you quite enjoyed his performance.

 

I prescribe you give in to your real desires—roast a plump peacock, invite the seven men who took you in to join you for the dinner, and discuss the details of a proper orgy. Do not skimp on your wildest demands, debauchery knows no limits when seven men in the woods are involved. I imagine at least two of them would quite like to be chained to the wall and watch. The rest…well, I’m sure you have your favorites and I will leave it up to you to discover how deep that well goes.

 

By the by, your stepmother is a witch. Put a circle of salt around your house before she transforms into an eagle and plucks you through the window.

 

Ink, the Orgy Pushing Demon

 

 

Letter #2

While I’m uncertain if this is not all a waste of time, I shall proceed. Last year at a company function, which required black-tie and social-climbing socializing, I had the unfortunate experience of meeting a man who enrages me on every level. I would have written off his dismissive tongue and callow demeanor were it not for discovering that my beloved sister is madly in love with his best friend. And this bastard had the audacity to say my sister isn’t good enough for his friend.

To make matters even more infuriating, this man has hired my firm to assist in renovating his summer home by the lake. Every day, I am forced to grit my teeth and get through another eight hours of his curt words and antagonistic gestures. Because my life is one ending tragedy, he’s begun to insist we meet even after work hours to solidify the plans already marked as finalized.

Even when I am not near him, I can hear his grating, snooty voice in my ear and smell his expensive cologne on my clothing. What, short of any illegal activities, can I do to rid myself of this problem?

Not Too Prideful To Ask For Help

 

Well, Prideful, do you have a pen handy? First, when he no doubt once again dismisses your thoughts, I want you to march him to a private room. With the full length of your spine, unleash all the vitriol you’ve been building upon the man without letting him get a word in.

 

After the two of you have ravished each other in a pique of pent-up passion liable to set his seventeenth-century writing desk in flames, you would do well to check the lock on the door or adjourn to a boudoir. I’d suggest somewhere with access to bonds and anal beads.

 

Be warned, if the man becomes so smitten he dares to suggest a proposal, you must refuse. If he persists, the lake would provide a handy bath to cool his tempers. It is up to you if you want to continue the desk-breaking sex with a man who drives you mad, or if you’d prefer to put him out of his misery now.

 

Turtles can make for excellent body disposal.

 

Ink, the Enemies Can Make Debauched Lovers Incubus

 

 

Thank you for entrusting your problems to my claws. If you wish to learn more about me, my exploits can be discovered between the pages of Claw. I am forever at the whims of my bond, Layla as she studies witchcraft, but am happy to take a few moments to delight in your mortals.

 

Never forget, life is too short for mortals to ignore their endless desires.

Ellen Mint adores the adorkable heroes who charm with their shy smiles and heroines that pack a punch. She has a needy black lab named after Granny Weatherwax from Discworld. Sadly, her dog is more of a Magrat.

When she’s not writing imposing incubi or saucy aliens, she does silly things like make a tiny library full of her books. Her background is in genetics and she married a food scientist so the two of them nerd out over things like gut bacteria. She also loves gaming, particularly some of the bigger RPG titles. If you want to get her talking for hours, just bring up Dragon Age.

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Published on March 14, 2021 17:30