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June 24, 2018
Veronica Courtesan Is Free until Tuesday June 26!!!
My historical erotic novella, Veronica Courtesan, is free to download from Amazon until Tuesday June 26. Have you grabbed your copy yet?
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May 24, 2018
*** Brute*** Release Blitz & Giveaway ~ Have you grabbed your copy yet?
Title: Brute
Author: SC Daiko
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense
Release Date: May 24, 2018
Blurb
Daniel Collins…
hunky single dad… and my neighbor.
Arrogant,
bad-mannered, and reclusive.
They call him the Brute.
I should stay
away from him… except I can’t.
Not when he reveals his brokenness,
and I glimpse the pain in his eyes.
Not when his touch unravels me,
and the heat between us could set the oceans alight.
But play with
fire, and you will get burned.
A fragile heart
can easily be broken again.
**
A new standalone
contemporary romance from award-winning international bestselling author SC
Daiko, a beautiful love story with plenty of heat and angst.
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My cottage backs onto woodland, and there’s a path leading
through it. Birdsong and the scent of blackberries fills the air. I let Toby
off his leash and he immediately starts foraging for anything edible… wild
fruit being his favourite snack.
I leave him to it and stride on ahead, knowing he’ll catch
up in good time. Soon I come to a glade where the trees have been thinned out.
Oh shit, standing in the middle of the clearing is Daniel. He’s bare-chested
and dressed in running shorts, doing stretching exercises braced against a
fallen tree trunk.
I slow my footsteps, treading quietly on mouldy old leaves,
and rake my gaze over him. His thick almost-black hair is dripping sweat; it
falls down his face and the back of his solid neck. His beard is unkept and
wild-looking. But it’s his powerful body that mesmerises me and I study the
tats on his muscular arms, tempted to get closer for a better look. God, he’s
beautiful, I suddenly realise. Beautiful but freaking scary at the same time.
I release a slow breath. Stop
it, Cat. You shouldn’t be looking at him that way. The man in front of you is a
brute. You need to keep your distance from him.
Slowly, my heart pounding against my ribcage, I turn around
and prepare to make my way back down the path. Except, Toby comes bounding up
and starts to bark.
Dammit!
Daniel freezes on the spot. His eyes crash into mine, and if
I was scared before now I’m practically peeing myself. He straightens himself
to his full height, still glaring at me, not saying a word.
Toby keeps barking, but he’s also wagging his tail. I grab
hold of his collar and fasten the lead. “Sorry to disturb you.” I bite at my
lips. “We’ll get out of your way.”
He arches an eyebrow. “So, you weren’t following me?”
“Oh, God, no. We were just going for a walk.”
I’m still staring at his tats, trying to decipher the
intricate patterns. He catches my gaze, and I feel my face burning up.
“Get on with your walk, then,” he says through gritted
teeth. “Leave me alone.”
My fingernails dig into the palms of my hands. “No need to
be bad-mannered.”
He crosses his arms in front of his broad chest and lets out
an edgy laugh.
“You are a prick,” I spin around, “the rudest man I’ve ever
met.”
He laughs again and keeps laughing mockingly as I stride off
down the pathway, Toby at my heel.
Author Bio
SC Daiko, aka Siobhan (pronounced Shivawn), is an
award-winning, international bestselling contemporary romance author. Originally
from the UK, she now lives in Italy with her husband and two cats.
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May 22, 2018
“Brute” live and release week giveaway!!!
“Brute” is live!!! Only 99 pennies for a limited time, and free to read with your Kindle Unlimited subscription.
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Daniel Collins… hunky single dad… and my neighbor.
Arrogant, bad-mannered, and reclusive.
They call him the Brute.
I should stay away from him…
except I can’t.
Not when he reveals his brokenness,
and I glimpse the pain in his eyes.
Not when his touch unravels me,
and the heat between us could set the oceans alight.
But play with fire, and you will get burned.
A fragile heart can easily be broken again.
***
“SC Daiko broke my heart, then put it back together again,” Julia – Red Hatter Book Blog
“This book blew me away,” Konny
“I binged it in a morning,” Linda Barrett
“An amazing story with some amazing heat, and a lot of feels,” Kat Meeks
*** RELEASE WEEK GIVEAWAY ***
A signed “Brute” paperback (open internationally)
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This giveaway is open until June 1st
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Good luck!!!
April 26, 2018
*** COVER REVEAL *** BRUTE
Author: SC Daiko
Release Date: May 25th
He’s bad. He’s broken. And he likes it rough.
Arrogant, bad-mannered, and reclusive.
I should stay away from him… except I can’t.
and I glimpse the pain in his eyes.
and the heat between us could set the oceans alight.
A fragile heart can easily be broken again.
From international bestselling author SC Daiko comes a super-hot, angsty standalone contemporary romance.
I leave him to it and stride on ahead, knowing he’ll catch up in good time. Soon I come to a glade where the trees have been thinned out. Oh shit, standing in the middle of the clearing is Daniel. He’s bare-chested and dressed in running shorts, doing stretching exercises braced against a fallen tree trunk.
I release a slow breath. Stop it, Cat. You shouldn’t be looking at him that way. The man in front of you is a brute. You need to keep your distance from him.
Dammit!
Toby keeps barking, but he’s also wagging his tail. I grab hold of his collar and fasten the lead. “Sorry to disturb you.” I bite at my lips. “We’ll get out of your way.”
“Oh, God, no. We were just going for a walk.”
“Get on with your walk, then,” he says through gritted teeth. “Leave me alone.”
He crosses his arms in front of his broad chest and lets out an edgy laugh.
He laughs again and keeps laughing mockingly as I stride off down the pathway, Toby at my heel.
SC Daiko, aka Siobhan (pronounced Shivawn), is an author of steamy romance featuring strong heroines and hot alpha males. Her stories are sexy and emotional reads. Originally from the UK, she now lives in Italy with her husband and two cats. Nothing makes her happier than connecting with readers and fellow authors.
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April 16, 2018
Teaser and excerpt from “Brute”, releasing May 2018
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My cottage backs onto woodland, and there’s a path leading through it. Birdsong and the scent of blackberries fills the air. I let Toby off his leash and he immediately starts foraging for anything edible… wild fruit being his favourite snack.
I leave him to it and stride on ahead, knowing he’ll catch up in good time. Soon I come to a glade where the trees have been thinned out. Oh shit, standing in the middle of the clearing is Daniel. He’s bare-chested and dressed in running shorts, doing stretching exercises braced against a fallen tree trunk.
I slow my footsteps, treading quietly on mouldy old leaves, and rake my gaze over him. His thick almost-black hair is dripping sweat; it falls down his face and the back of his solid neck. His beard is unkept and wild-looking. But it’s his powerful body that mesmerises me and I study the tats on his muscular arms, tempted to get closer for a better look. God, he’s beautiful, I suddenly realise. Beautiful but freaking scary at the same time.
I release a slow breath. Stop it, Cat. You shouldn’t be looking at him that way. The man in front of you is a brute. You need to keep your distance from him.
Slowly, my heart pounding against my ribcage, I turn around and prepare to make my way back down the path. Except, Toby comes bounding up and starts to bark.
Dammit!
Daniel freezes on the spot. His eyes crash into mine, and if I was scared before now I’m practically peeing myself. He straightens himself to his full height, still glaring at me, not saying a word.
Toby keeps barking, but he’s also wagging his tail. I grab hold of his collar and fasten the lead. “Sorry to disturb you.” I bite at my lips. “We’ll get out of your way.”
He arches an eyebrow. “So, you weren’t following me?”
“Oh, God, no. We were just going for a walk.”
I’m still staring at his tats, trying to decipher the intricate patterns. He catches my gaze, and I feel my face burning up.
“Get on with your walk, then,” he says through gritted teeth. “Leave me alone.”
My nostrils flare. “No need to be bad-mannered.”
He crosses his arms in front of his broad chest and lets out an edgy laugh.
“You are an asshole,” I spin around, “the rudest man I’ve ever met.”
He laughs again and keeps laughing mockingly as I stride off down the pathway, Toby at my heel.
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April 12, 2018
Excerpt from “Two Three Four” – On sale this week Amazon USA and UK!!!
Here’s an excerpt from “Two Three Four” which is on sale until midnight Sunday April 15th in the UK and USA only!!! Have you fallen in love with Max, Steve and Lauren yet?
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“The door to the arrivals hall swings open. I’m suddenly nervous at seeing Max again. What will it be like staying with him at the villa? His way of life is so different than what I’m used to. How will I feel being around him all the time? It won’t be easy to keep my heart from ruling my head.
There he is! Tall, dressed in a dark suit and open-necked white dress shirt, his broad shoulders tapering to a slim wait, his close-cropped beard defining his powerful jaw, he’s so fucking gorgeous. He comes up and we kiss each other on both cheeks, Italian-style. “Wonderful to see you, Lauren. How was the flight?”
He hugs me to him and I catch the scent of his after-shave, the aroma of dark woods and warming spices. Tingles flush my chest warm. “Thanks for flying me Business, Max. I even managed to get some sleep.”
“Thank Conti Coffee, cara.” His voice is like liquid chocolate, smooth and enticing. “We wanted you here in good shape.” He takes hold of my suitcase. “Franco is waiting for us out front. You remember him, don’t you?”
I step out of the air-conditioned terminal. A black Audi A8 Sedan pulls up and Franco, silver-haired and dressed in a gray uniform, gets out. “Buongiorno, signorina.”
“Buongiorno, Franco. Nice to see you again.” I smile to myself, remembering the late night drives from the villa back to the accommodation arranged for me by my college during that summer internship. Max’s father was in charge of the company in those days, and we kept our friendship secret from him. I wonder if we can be more open about things now…
Franco stows my case and opens the door. I climb into the backseat and breathe in the scents of leather, fine upholstery and the lingering aroma of expensive cigars. Max sits next to me. He takes my hand and gives it a squeeze, the contact making my breath catch. I’m really here, back in Italy, with Max. Just sitting next to him is elevating my heart-rate.”
March 11, 2018
Enter my giveaway of a US$10 Gift Card!!!
I made a podcast answering some questions in my Facebook group.
Have a listen then comment below referring to something I said, to be in with the chance of winning a $10 GC.
Winner will be selected on Sunday March 18. Good luck!
March 4, 2018
Follow me on BookBub to enter my giveaway!!!
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If you would like to win one of my signed paperbacks (winner’s choice), please follow me on BookBub via this link: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/sc-daiko
Comment below when you’ve done so! The draw will take place on Sunday March 11th.
February 11, 2018
Valentines’ Day Giveaway!!!
To celebrate Valentines’ Day, I’m running a giveaway of a signed paperback of “Four”.
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Just comment below and say how much you’d like to win this book! The winner will be picked on Sunday February 18th.
Good luck!
January 23, 2018
Their Virgin PA is live!!!
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I am so excited to share this naughty, fun read with you. On sale @99 pennies for one week only. Free to read with your Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Grab your copy by following these links!
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Two Super-hot billionaires for one sassy girl
I’m Sara, a good girl from Wales
Smart, feisty, and a virgin
PA for Blake and Declan
Self-made British billionaires
Joined at the hip but like night and day
One dirty and kinky… a playboy
The other deep, dark and brooding
Both Mr. Wrongs when I’m looking for my Mr. Right
They make me want things I’ve never wanted before
They make me want THEM
And when I discover their deepest secret,
I can’t help thinking…
Maybe two Mr. Wrongs CAN make a right?
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