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Monday Mojo - Romance Readers Do It All Night

During any given period, women who read romance novels have a tendency to have twice as many lovers as those who don’t. People who read romance have sex 70% more often than those who don't.
Romance Writers of America did a survey April/May of 2014 and here are a few eye brow raising stats.Women make up 84 percent percent of romance book buyers, and men make up 16 percent.The U.S. romance book buyer is most likely to be aged between 30 and 54 years.35.1 percent of readers have been reading romance books for 20 years or moreRomatic Suspense is the most read.Friends to lovers is a favorite theme.Erotic romance is #1 for eBook downloads.The most important factor in selecting a book is The Story.
What are you reading?

Fitness Friday - Tips from Tyler McPeak

This 6'3" hottie is featured on many fitness magazine covers. I think Tyler McPeak would look rather nice on a romance novel.  What do you think?
 Tyler McPeak is a Personal Trainer in Nashville whose passion is living the fitness lifestyle.  In his early days of training and modeling he developed an eating disorder. A happier, healthier man formed when he developed a connection between mind and body. He went from eating an unhealthy food any time he wanted to highly nutritious meals several times a day. He set goals for himself and dedicated himself 100%.
Today, Tyler is a healthy, happy (and hot) guy who found a balance between mind and body.

“ The fitness lifestyle to me is not just about working out,  it’s also being in overall great health and enjoying life the way it’s meant to be enjoyed.”


 “ It makes me physically and mentally feel better. Breeds self confidence and that breeds success!”
Losing weight and getting into better shape is hard and getting healthy needs to be worked into your every day routine. Tyler suggests setting realistic goals. Make a plan but also realize your goal won’t happen overnight. To live a healthy, fitness lifestyle means being consistent and dedicated. This determination is driven by the desire to change. Being healthy is important but if you want to change your body physically, you have to be willing to put in the work. However, don’t push yourself into depression or sickness. Learn to listen to your body and simply slow down when it tells you to slow down, rather than quitting.  Never underestimate the power to rest and recovery. Professional athletes treat their rest time just as important as their work outs. Always remember to embrace each day as brining you closer to your final goal.



Tyler’s Tips: 1. Focus on proper nutrition2. Perfect your form and mast the mind/muscle connection3. Be Patient!




Be sure to check out Tyler McPeak's website 
for more advice.

He created the site to help make positive change on other peoples lives and to share some of his personal experiences along with tips and tricks on becoming healthier and fit. 
Website: www.tylermcpeak.comFacebook fanpage: www.facebook.com/tyler.mcpeak

SQUEEE! Virginia Nelson Has a New Release - Her Sexy Skunk

Virginia Nelson is one of my personal favorite authors.  She's a great gal with a personality that manages to find it's way into some of her work.  I can't wait to read this one for sure!!!!************ How do you tell a girl who wants to find a monster that you turn into a skunk?
                              Her Sexy Skunk
5 Flames
Coming September 25, 2014Find it on Goodreadshere:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...Blurb:Christine Jarrods wants to be a writer of paranormal young adult fiction so she’s pursuing a degree in English. By day, she tackles Chaucer. By night, she stalks the streets looking for something magical to inspire her muse. Finding a thread that suggests one of her profs might be some flavor of shifter, she decides to dig…even though she’s been warned to let it go.
Oliver Standish has a secret. Like a lot of guys his age, he’s scraping by, delivering pizzas, trying to pay off loans from a failed attempt at school, and crushing on Chrissy—the one that got away in high school. Only his family knows he’s also trying to deal with being a shifter…he sure can’t tell Chrissy. With her fascination with magic, he knows she’d want to know more about it—but how do you tell a girl who wants to find a monster that you change into a skunk?

                                                  About the Author
Virginia Nelson believed them when they said, “Write what you know.” Small town girl writing small town romance, her characters are as full of flaws, misunderstandings, and flat out mistakes as Virginia herself. When she’s is not writing or plotting to take over the world, she likes to hang out with the greatest kids in history, play in the mud, drive far too fast, and scream at inanimate objects. Virginia likes knights in rusted and dinged up armor, heroes that snarl instead of croon, and heroines who can’t remember to say the right thing even with an author writing their dialogue. Her books are full of snark, sex, and random acts of ineptitude—not always in that order.

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Fitness Friday - John or is it Mike?

John Quinlan is in the gym today.I'm sure he won't mind us gawking... I mean watching.
You're looking good today, John.What's the word? "No matter how much Hell I have endured lately,  I have found that training takes my mind away from it.  Never give up, never quit!" 

Excercise creatse a balance between body, mind and spirit.
Keep up the good work
and thanks for the inspiration.

A fan just said in that yellow tshirt photo you look like a Caucasian combination of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield.


You're lookin' pretty mean!

#HumpDay Hottie - Jamie Hawke

Meet Jamie Hawke. He'a a Native American hawk shifter who is on medical leave from the Marines.Being the honorable man he is, he's kept the secret of his heart.Despite it being broken he pushes forward.Little does he know, his heart's desire is looking for him.
His story is HAWK'S HONOR

Tempting Tuesday - That Ain't Your Momma's Nightie

There comes a stage in every relationship when things just start to get a little too comfortable and you find yourself starting to reason that it's okay to wear your favorite old worn out pajamas to bed.  The tempting, sexy items you own have been pushed to the back of the closet.
Well, if you are about one night's sleep away from pulling out that frumpy, granny nightgown you swore you'd never wear... 
STOP!   
There are lots of sleepwear options out there that are as equally sexy as they are comfy!
I don't mean you have to pack away those sexy little lace or leather outfits for good.  Heavens to Betsy... don't do that!  However, the sleepwear you choose to wear on a nightly basis doesn't have to come out of your mother's closet! (No offense, Mom.)
You don't have to tolerate the binding thong or itchy lace bodice that squeezes the girls to tight. 
You can find sleep wear from sensuous silk and satin to cozy cotton and even flannel at Victoria's Secret and Lover's Lane.  Silky chemises and sexy camisoles worn with drawstring PJ pants or shorts can be found in many stores.



Soft fabrics that feel good against your skin will make you feel relaxed, comfortable and still sexy. . 




Imagine wearing something simple around the kids or house guests, and yet the being beautiful you.

Some guys get really turned on when his woman wears his shirt to bed.
 Don't start dressing like your mom. Be your sexy, lovely self and wear something comfy and youthful to bed. Your honey might occasionally settle for cuddling in front of the TV rather than jumping your bones 7 nights a week...well...maybe.

Winners Announced

Congrats to the winners of the More Shifter Month Give-A-Way
Download of Crow MagicYadia Alonzo (US) 
Download of Eagle DanceSharron (US)
Goldtone Feather Earringsbn100 (US)
Silvertone Feather EarringsWendy Hoe (Singapore)

Sensuall Saturday - Shower Time

 In today’s hectic life with busy schedules, it’s hard to find time for each other. Grab the moments when you can. Add a little romance to your life by taking a sensual shower with your honey. (I suggest finding a shower gel or soap you both enjoy and saving it for such an occasion.)


Please enjoy this shower scene from Eagle Dance.
“Damn!” His jaw dropped. She stood gloriously naked, water dripping from her hair into her face. Blonde strands plastered the skin of her shoulders above high breasts. The areolas were like large cherries begging to be plucked, and he had every intention of exploring each inch of her toned belly to the neatly trimmed fair hair at the junction of her thighs. He wanted her long, lean legs wrapped around his waist while she rode him into tomorrow. Blood drained from his brain and rushed to his cock again, and the need to taste and touch her everywhere forced his feet to move.
“Holy shit.” Her eyes grew wide as she gawked at his naked body. Stepping back, she let him slide under the water.
“Is something wrong?” Pleased with his effect on her, he smirked and placed his hands on his hips.
“I wondered what you looked like under all those clothes, but didn’t expect perfection. Wowza.”
He kept his body in peak physical form and secretly coveted her admiration. Moving her soapy hands over his body, she used the slipperiness to her advantage, setting him on fire. He reached out to pull her close for a kiss, but she moved back to skim over his shoulders, massage his neck then up and down his arms. She splayed her long fingers on his chest and across his abs and ribcage.

Even in the military, he’d never been so thoroughly inspected. His beauty knelt and massaged his thighs and calves. She soaped along his hips then cupped his balls and palmed his hard cock. Intense bliss suffused all parts of his body, especially the one in her grasp. Glancing down, he admired the scattering of freckles over her creamy skin. He almost fell out of the tub at the sight of the smooth curve of her backside. Amanda must have noticed her effect on him because she giggled softly. Continuing to stroke and pet him while she rose, she licked water off his belly and chest.
“You are too good to be real. You can’t be human.”With tiny kisses, she sucked droplets off his chin.
“I am.” Tempted to say more, he only chuckled. “Mostly.”
“I could have wild monkey sex with you all night.” she whispered against his lips and continued to stroke his cock.

“Ikwe, that can be arranged, but I’d like to slow things down.” Closing his eyes, he focused on her touch.

#HumpDayHottie -

Speical thank you to MMA Ben Henderson and his brother Julius for allowing us to use his amazing tattoe as inspiration for Dyami Schafer's tat and the book cover.

Tuesday Teaser from Jessica E. Subject is out of this world!

I'd like to welcome my friend, Jessica E. Subject today.  If you love Sci- Fi Romance with moving characters, exciting plots, and steamy sex...give yourself a treat and pick up Another Night, Another Planet.

Another Night, Another Planet A 1Night Stand / Elatia story By Jessica E. SubjectErotic Sci-Fi RomanceLimited by status…Ava is a housekeeper aboard Star Spirit, a luxury cruise ship travelling between the Milky Way and the Belvarian System. Coming from a middle-class family on Earth, she is considered by passengers as nothing more than an object to be tossed away when they’re done with her.
Shunned because of his lineage…Banned from several planets across the universe, Nate struggles to run his interstellar shipping business. But the DNA of an exterminated race runs through his blood, giving him a diluted form of their powers, and leaving him labeled as a terrorist.
Both searching for the one…Through her 1Night Stand dating service, Madame Evangeline matches these two together for a celestial escape on the pleasure planet, Elatia.
Will Ava and Nate find what they’re looking for, or will their date be just another night on another planet?Now an Audio Book!
Narrated by Audrey Lusk Audible | Amazon | iTunes *You can listen to a sample at Audible and Amazon*At Amazon, if you buy the Kindle format , you can get the audio book for a reduced price.******Jessica E. Subject is the author of contemporary and science fiction romance, ranging from sweet to erotica. In her stories, you could meet clones, or a sexy alien or two. You may even be transported to another planet for a romantic rendezvous. 
When Jessica isn't reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to get out and walk. Fast. But she just may slow down if there is a waterfall nearby.Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two energetic children. And she loves to hear from her readers. You can find her at jessicasubject.com and on twitter @jsubject.Website/Blog | Newsletter| Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Goodreads | Amazon | Authorgraph
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