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February 16, 2014
New Your Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Sarah Castille
This sounds good!BARELY UNDERCOVER by SARAH CASTILLE
BLURBWith passion at full throttle, there’s no turning back.
When private investigator Lana Parker follows a dangerous biker into an underground sex club, James Hunter is the last man she expects to see. But there he is, all dark looks and chiseled charms, ready to break her heart all over again.
Danger is the name of the game for an undercover cop. And the last thing James wants is for the fiery beauty to come anywhere near the notorious biker gang he’s trying to take down. Yet Lana has no intention of giving up her case, which means he’ll have to keep her close to keep her safe. A risky proposition—especially when their blazing sexual chemistry reignites an unforgettable passion.
But when a dark terror emerges from the past, Lana goes on the run…and James gives up everything to save her. Backed into a corner, Lana must face her fears, including the one thing that frightens her most…her overwhelming feelings for the man whose searing glance sparks her most hidden desires, the man she should not trust, but cannot resist.
Warning: The book contains violence, explicit sex, light BDSM, heavy swearing, motorcycle sexytimes, bad-ass biker naughtytimes, and an exceptionally hot hero who will get down and dirty anywhere but under the covers.
“Must Read Erotic Romance of the Year 2013” – Sneak Peek Reader’s Choice Contest
BUY LINKS
Kindle http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EKJGRJK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00EKJGRJK&linkCode=as2&tag=lucyfelt-20
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BIONew York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Sarah Castille, worked and traveled abroad before trading her briefcase and stilettos for a handful of magic beans and a home near the Canadian Rockies. She writes erotic contemporary romance and romantic suspense featuring blazingly hot alpha heroes and the women who tame them.
Website http://www.sarahcastille.com Facebook: http://www.facebook/sarahcastilleauthor.com Twitter (@sarah_castille): http://www.twitter/sarah_castille.com Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6920675.Sarah_Castille Newsletter: http://sarahcastille.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=873de882785693c01f022e6a1&id=55ccf58aa3 Amazon Author: http://www.amazon.com/author/sarahcastille
The First
The first words Connor in Scent of a Wolf's Mate, speaks to Serena.
“I know you’re there,” he said without turning around. “Don’t come any closer.”
“I know you’re there,” he said without turning around. “Don’t come any closer.”
February 13, 2014
I'm so Disappointed
When you vent, you're usually angry. I'm over angry, moved on to fed up, and now I'm just disappointed. How do publishers think they're going to turn their authors into successful authors if they don't treat them the same, and give them the same benefits?
I have several different publishers that I'm published with. Recently I discovered something that just doesn't sit right with me. I was happy when I found out that three of my ebooks are offered at Books A Million, by three of the 5 publishers I write for. So I went searching to see if the other two publishers just don't have their books listed on the site. But what I found is that all of their print books are listed, but none of their ebooks. Why? It's not as if BAM doesn't list ebooks. So the only conclusion I could come to was that the publishers who listed their print books, just didn't take the time to list their ebooks.
Am I wrong to question why? We're talking about e-publishers for authors who write ebooks. Most ebook authors don't always get their books into print because they're not long enough. I fully understand that.
I feel very let down by these publishers and I know if I write and ask them why I'll get a long-winded response that doesn't make sense. I'm usually very easy going and go with the flow but my sense of fairness is confused and sad.
I take it back. I'm sure there's a logical explanation as to why they list their print books and not their ebooks.
I have several different publishers that I'm published with. Recently I discovered something that just doesn't sit right with me. I was happy when I found out that three of my ebooks are offered at Books A Million, by three of the 5 publishers I write for. So I went searching to see if the other two publishers just don't have their books listed on the site. But what I found is that all of their print books are listed, but none of their ebooks. Why? It's not as if BAM doesn't list ebooks. So the only conclusion I could come to was that the publishers who listed their print books, just didn't take the time to list their ebooks.
Am I wrong to question why? We're talking about e-publishers for authors who write ebooks. Most ebook authors don't always get their books into print because they're not long enough. I fully understand that.
I feel very let down by these publishers and I know if I write and ask them why I'll get a long-winded response that doesn't make sense. I'm usually very easy going and go with the flow but my sense of fairness is confused and sad.
I take it back. I'm sure there's a logical explanation as to why they list their print books and not their ebooks.
February 12, 2014
Kiss Me!
Available for pre-order at
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! This book was previously released as Cupid's Arrow by Debbie Wallace at Whiskey Creek Press.
Two years after Emma’s divorce she’s looking forward to settling into a quiet life in her new condo at the lake. But thanks to her match making sister she’s running into Stratton’s sexy small town detective at every turn. The last thing Mike’s looking for is a relationship to complicate his busy life, and tells Emma as much. So, if that’s the case, why can’t keep his hands off her?
Two years after Emma’s divorce she’s looking forward to settling into a quiet life in her new condo at the lake. But thanks to her match making sister she’s running into Stratton’s sexy small town detective at every turn. The last thing Mike’s looking for is a relationship to complicate his busy life, and tells Emma as much. So, if that’s the case, why can’t keep his hands off her?
February 9, 2014
Valentine's Day Gift Hop
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to other participating authors!Welcome hoppers! This is a huge event with 176 participating authors and all are giving away a prize. Plus, there is a grand prize offered up by the hop planner. Who can't use a Kindle Paperwhite these days? And look at the new adult romance basket (below) also up for grabs. The main thing is have some fun while discovering new authors and blogs.To enter for my giveaway please leave a comment with your email addy, answering the following question - What one Valentine's Day treat is a special tradition for you? Is it receiving a bundle of your favorite flowers? A special piece of jewelry with a certain stone, like a ruby, in it? Maybe you have a favorite restaurant or place you like to go that you only go to for Valentine's Day.
This year I most likely will be babysitting my grandchildren so my daughter and son-in-law can have some time to themselves. Valentine's Day is for lovers of any age, and unfortunately my special someone passed away. But if I was celebrating I'd probably stay in and enjoy a special meal with him. A pretty table set with flowers and candles, a bottle of wine, and soft music playing in the background. Maybe later we'd do a little dancing, or watch a movie. Just the two of us, sharing some conversation and each other.
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February 6, 2014
Cover Reveal for Happy Birthday Baby!
Release date 3/24!Reaching a milestone in her life, Lana’s friends have arranged for something special for her fiftieth birthday. Dragging her to a popular nightclub, they arrange for a lap dance from one of the male strippers. The very male stripper she’s been secretly admiring for months.Joe’s been admiring Lana, too, as she hides out in a dark corner of the bar. Overhearing her friends planning her birthday is his opportunity to finally meet the shy beauty. Only one lap dance isn’t all Joe wants from Lana. He talks her into going home with him, promising to make her birthday celebration one she’ll never forget.
February 5, 2014
Look who's here today!
Lilian Darcy's Late Last Night release is on a book tour with Goddess Fish Promotions! Leave a comment for a chance to win the prize she's offering up.
LATE LAST NIGHTby Lilian Darcy
BLURB:
It’s May 1996 and Marietta High School English teacher Kate MacCreadie is almost at the end of her rope, torn between the demands of her work and her heavy involvement in helping her younger brother Rob and his wife Melinda take care of their five young children on the MacCreadie family ranch.
When Marietta’s fine-looking new sheriff, Harrison Pearce, pulls Kate over for her third traffic violation in as many months, they both know it’s a sign that something has to give.
Kate finds it almost a relief to be told by this calm, strong man to get her life in order, and then she just keeps on seeing him - at school after there’s been a suspicious break-in, on the evening of the prom when he’s off duty and driving his nephew and friends to the event in one of his brother’s gorgeous vintage cars.
Late that night, after prom is over, a tragedy at River Bend Park brings Kate and Harrison together yet again, and this time, in the highly charged atmosphere, Kate discovers that she never wants to let him go. But with his divorce still fresh, is Harrison ready for someone new?
Excerpt:
“Kate,” Harrison said, reaching her. He looked happy to see her. His dark eyes contained an intent light and their focus was very steady.
“Hi,” she said. “I’ve been tasked to show you the break-in, since I was the one who found it.”
She knew she was blushing a little. They’d had such a great conversation, looking over his place last month. She’d had this shy, tentative little idea that he might call and ask her out, afterward, but he hadn’t and silly, romantic Kate had required a good, cheerful talking to from sensible, cynical Kate to put the idea out of her mind.
It was probably the three sets of glasses on your head and the four traffic violations, Kate. He thinks you’re a lunatic, and dangerous.
Harrison introduced the police detective, Greg Holding, who asked, “Has everything been left just as it was when you first saw it?”
“Um, yes, come this way and I’ll show you.” She almost took Harrison’s arm, pulling back just in time. It wasn’t the occasion for touching a man, for heaven’s sake, and especially not a man like this, in uniform! “There’s a lot of broken glass. Mr Earnshaw wanted to sweep it up, but I thought you both should see it first, on the chance there’s—”
Evidence. But she didn’t say this, in case they thought she’d been watching too many TV cop shows and crime dramas. Or in case she was gabbling.
“Good thinking,” Harrison said, and she felt ridiculously happy about the praise.
They smiled at each other, and her whole day changed.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Lilian Darcy is a five-time Rita™ Award nominee who has written over eighty romances for Harlequin, as well as several mainstream novels. She has also written for Australian theatre and television under another name, and has received two award nominations for Best Play from the Australian Writers Guild. In 1990 she was the co-recipient of an Australian Film Institute award for best TV mini-series.
http://www.liliandarcy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LilianDarcyAuthor
https://twitter.com/liliandarcy
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Late-Last-Night-River-Bend-ebook/dp/B00HTAETEC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1389737100&sr=1-1
PRIZE
The author and publisher will be awarding a $10 Amazon gift card, Valentine Mug and yummy candies to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour (US only).
The more you follow the tour and comment; the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here: http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2014/01/super-book-blast-late-last-night-by.html
LATE LAST NIGHTby Lilian Darcy
BLURB:
It’s May 1996 and Marietta High School English teacher Kate MacCreadie is almost at the end of her rope, torn between the demands of her work and her heavy involvement in helping her younger brother Rob and his wife Melinda take care of their five young children on the MacCreadie family ranch.
When Marietta’s fine-looking new sheriff, Harrison Pearce, pulls Kate over for her third traffic violation in as many months, they both know it’s a sign that something has to give.
Kate finds it almost a relief to be told by this calm, strong man to get her life in order, and then she just keeps on seeing him - at school after there’s been a suspicious break-in, on the evening of the prom when he’s off duty and driving his nephew and friends to the event in one of his brother’s gorgeous vintage cars.
Late that night, after prom is over, a tragedy at River Bend Park brings Kate and Harrison together yet again, and this time, in the highly charged atmosphere, Kate discovers that she never wants to let him go. But with his divorce still fresh, is Harrison ready for someone new?
Excerpt:
“Kate,” Harrison said, reaching her. He looked happy to see her. His dark eyes contained an intent light and their focus was very steady.
“Hi,” she said. “I’ve been tasked to show you the break-in, since I was the one who found it.”
She knew she was blushing a little. They’d had such a great conversation, looking over his place last month. She’d had this shy, tentative little idea that he might call and ask her out, afterward, but he hadn’t and silly, romantic Kate had required a good, cheerful talking to from sensible, cynical Kate to put the idea out of her mind.
It was probably the three sets of glasses on your head and the four traffic violations, Kate. He thinks you’re a lunatic, and dangerous.
Harrison introduced the police detective, Greg Holding, who asked, “Has everything been left just as it was when you first saw it?”
“Um, yes, come this way and I’ll show you.” She almost took Harrison’s arm, pulling back just in time. It wasn’t the occasion for touching a man, for heaven’s sake, and especially not a man like this, in uniform! “There’s a lot of broken glass. Mr Earnshaw wanted to sweep it up, but I thought you both should see it first, on the chance there’s—”
Evidence. But she didn’t say this, in case they thought she’d been watching too many TV cop shows and crime dramas. Or in case she was gabbling.
“Good thinking,” Harrison said, and she felt ridiculously happy about the praise.
They smiled at each other, and her whole day changed.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Lilian Darcy is a five-time Rita™ Award nominee who has written over eighty romances for Harlequin, as well as several mainstream novels. She has also written for Australian theatre and television under another name, and has received two award nominations for Best Play from the Australian Writers Guild. In 1990 she was the co-recipient of an Australian Film Institute award for best TV mini-series.
http://www.liliandarcy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LilianDarcyAuthor
https://twitter.com/liliandarcy
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Late-Last-Night-River-Bend-ebook/dp/B00HTAETEC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1389737100&sr=1-1
PRIZE
The author and publisher will be awarding a $10 Amazon gift card, Valentine Mug and yummy candies to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour (US only).
The more you follow the tour and comment; the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here: http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2014/01/super-book-blast-late-last-night-by.html
February 3, 2014
Pulled Over Excerpt
The cop pulled his cruiser behind Sunny, and surprised her by switching off the siren and the engine. She watched him in her mirror, noticing that he was talking on his radio. He was probably calling in her tag. She pressed her lips, wishing she hadn’t let her tag expire, but it was too late to do anything about it now. Movement drew her attention once more to her review mirror. She watched as the door opened and he stepped out.
Ohmygod! The man was hot! He was easily six feet four of solid muscle poured into a navy blue police uniform. The sight of all that defined muscle and the tightness of the material over his zipper area drew a response from Sunny’s body she wasn’t prepared for. He looked like he was strong enough to take on an army or at the very least a girl with curves, which she had plenty of. She caught her breath as he slowly walked up to her truck.
Before he reached her door, she opened a couple more buttons on her blouse and parted the material so he would have a better view of her large breasts. She was proud of their fullness, even if she was a little ashamed that she was using them as a means to possibly talk him out of giving her a ticket. Sunny imagined a cop as impressive as him had tits and ass thrown in his face all the time.
She glanced in her side view mirror, and ran her tongue over her full lips. Then she fluffed her long blonde hair. By the time the cop reached her door her nipples were tingling and as hard as pebbles, but it was worse than that. She had to squeeze her thighs together to appease the mild buzzing in her clit.
“Ma’am,” he said as he stopped by her opened window. His voice was deep, and a little gravely, running over Sunny like warm, thick honey.
“Hi, officer.” She glanced at his nametag. “Officer Steele.” Sunny offered him a warm smile. “Was I doing something wrong?”
He waited a few seconds. “Could you please remove your sunglasses, ma’am.”
Her mouth dropped with surprise. “Why would I want to do that? Are they against the law?”
“No, ma’am. But I’d like to see your eyes when I’m talking to you.”
Oh. Sunny had to wonder what he would do if she refused. “What if I said no, officer?” She knew she was playing with fire. She couldn’t see his eyes either, but his mouth was tight and his jaw was set. Her response obviously annoyed him. Deciding she’d never get out of a ticket by aggravating him, she gave in and removed her glasses slowly.
His slow grin might be sexy as hell, but only pissed Sunny off because he was using his authority to control her. Still, she kept her composure. She looked up at him and batted her baby blues enticingly. “Better?” she asked coyly.
Officer Steele ignored her attempt at flirtation. “Do you know why I pulled you over?” he asked in a no nonsense tone.
“My expired tag?” Sunny chewed on her bottom lip, wishing she could see where his eyes were focused. She took a deep breath, knowing it would push her breasts up and out. She’d bet a hundred dollars his gaze was glued to her cleavage.
“That and you have a taillight out.”
“What?” Sunny didn’t know about the taillight. “Which one?”
“Passenger side,” he said, “Can I please see your driver’s license?”
Sunny reached for her small purse on the seat next to her. She dug around the contents, pulling out several things that got in the way, until she finally located her license in a side pocket. “I’ve changed a little since this was taken.”
Sunny had always been a curvaceous woman, which her almost six-foot frame carried well, but the license she’d handed the cop was about six years old. She’d had shorter, darker hair back then.
Officer Steele remained quiet, turned and walked back to his cruiser. Sunny released a heavy sigh, watching his sexy gait take him back to his car. Her gaze lingered on his ass. Lord, he has a nice body! She made the mistake of envisioning what she’d like to do to him but it only made her hotter. Before she knew it her hand was gliding down her body to the spot between her legs. It hadn’t been that long since she’d had sex, just that morning, but she was tingling and wanted a cock inside her so badly that she was suddenly wondering how she could get Officer Steele to comply.
Her purse was still on her lap. She spied a small roll on perfume bottle and quickly applied some to her cleavage, and her wrists. Something told her this cop went by the book and she would have to apply herself a little harder to get what she wanted. She made sure to fluff her blouse right before he reached her window, knowing he’d get a whiff of her perfume.
“Here’s your license, ma’am.”
Sunny took it from him and then watched as he reached for the pen and pad in his upper pocket. She swallowed hard, realizing what he was about to do. Desperation forced her to do something slutty. “God, it’s so darn hot today!” She pulled her blouse away from her sticky skin. With his height advantage, she knew he’d get a good view of two forty double D’s barely stuffed into a lacy bra.
His mouth twitched, as if he was trying to contain another grin. He flipped the pad opened, and clicked his pen as he got ready to write.
“Officer!” Sunny said in a rushed tone to get his attention. She knew once he started writing it would be all over. “Please don’t give me a ticket.”
He hesitated. “And why not?” He cocked his head to the side, and waited.
