Tory Richards's Blog, page 50
March 22, 2017
Sheik's Rule by Ryshia Kennie
GENRE: Romantic Suspense
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BLURB:
His sister's life is at stake, and despite his wealth and power, Sheik Emir Al-Nassar feels helpless. At least heading his family's security agency provides him with resources to track down her kidnappers. But when the ace profiler he's sent turns out to be K. J.—Kate—Gelinsky, Emir is furious. Finding the kidnappers' desert hideout is dangerous enough without the distraction of a beautiful woman.
But K.J. is unlike any woman he's ever known. Her fearlessness and incisive mind inspires Emir's admiration. And her compassion breaches his guarded heart. Still, rescuing his sister is a perilous mission. And allowing desire to cloud his focus could endanger them all.
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Excerpt
Just looking at that hand confirmed every doubt he had. It wasn’t just about customs, she was female and because of that and so many other things, she was the wrong person for the job.
“I’ll help you find your sister. You just need to trust me.”
“No!” The word came out with the pent-up fury that had built since the fateful call from Tara’s kidnappers and now the full impact of it sparked in his eyes as his temple pounded and his fists clenched.
“No,” he said with less edge but with no room for negotiation. He was wasting time, had wasted time, first waiting and now in a senseless airport run. “I don’t care what you specialized in. You’re a woman and because of that you’re going home,” he said bluntly. “I’ve wasted enough time. I’ll speak to the pilot and we’ll get you out of here.”“You’re not being fair.”
“I’m not being fair,” he repeated, emphasizing each word. If she’d been a man he would have had her by the collar up against the wall, his face in hers. But she wasn’t and that was the problem. “You’re useless to me. I’d have to watch out for both you and me. That’s a distraction. Look at you – you couldn’t swing a punch or…”
One minute he was seething, glaring at her, and the next he was flat on his back.
“You bloody flipped me,” he snarled, leaping to his feet.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
The Canadian prairies are my home and while the prairie landscape is blessed with beautiful blue skies, it also has four seasons that come on full throttle – especially winter and because of that I like to travel. Often on those trips, stories are born.
In 2011 I won my city's writing award, and was the first romance writer to do so since its inception. In 2013 my romantic suspense was a semi-finalist in the Kindle Book Awards. Published in historic romance and paranormal romance as well as romantic suspense, in February 2016, my first novel was published by Harlequin Intrigue.
There’s no lack of places to set a story as my imagination and the too long prairie winters may find me seeking adventure. The memories of those worlds both near and far, the words of a stranger, the furtive look one man gives another, often become the catalyst for a suspenseful story with a deadly villain and an intrepid hero and heroine who must battle for their right to love or even their right to live.
When not dreaming of other stories, I can be found scouting out a garage sale or two, dusting off my roller blades or just thinking about the next adventure that may be miles away or in my own backyard.
My website: http://www.ryshiakennie.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ryshiakennie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Author.RyshiaKennie/
My blog: http://ryshia.blogspot.ca
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https://www.amazon.ca/Sheiks-Rule-Rys...
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March 20, 2017
Seducing Sensei
Unveiling a brand new coverSEDUCING SENSEIby S.N. McKibben
Genre: MM Romance
Publication Date: March 31, 2017Add to GoodreadsLooking for love, Moriel Reis finds it—in all the wrong places.A professional teacher by day, Moriel learns that students can sometimes be the best teachers. Two of his students, Scott and Itsuma, share similar interests. Emotions flare as Itsuma challenges "Mr. Reis's" authority.After Moriel harshly disciplines him in front of the entire class, Itsuma wants a piece of his wounded pride back. Scott Cooper watches his homeroom teacher with dreamy eyes, but also feels loyalty for his smoldering friend and classmate, Itsuma Karter.The heated conflict begins a fiery battle between the two. As this passion translation becomes a lustful tale, a surprising 'hot for teacher' story becomes a love affair, and a passionate adventure.This venture out of the ordinary for the two students, allows them entrance into a world of erotic confessions, taking them on a journey into the velvet art of seduction that begins when the fighting ends. But as their skin privilege persuasions beckon for something more, in lies the question… do two wrongs make a right?Moriel, Scott, and Itsuma learn the answer.Pre-order Now for 99 Cents Only!Available at Amazon.comGiveaway
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One $10 Amazon Gift Card
Three (3) copies of Seducing Sensei (print - US/Canada, eBook - International)
Signed bookmarks and SWAGContest runs from March 21 - April 15, 2017.
Click here to enter now!About S.N. McKibben
Will Write For Puppy Chow!Slave to a 100 lbs. GSD (German Shepard) and a computer she calls "Dave", you'll often see her riding a 19 hand Shire nicknamed "Gunny" to the local coffee shop near the Santa Monica mountains. Stephanie reads for the love of words, and writes fiction about Dark Hearts and Heroes revolving around social taboos. When ever asked, she'll reply her whole life can be seen through a comic—sometimes twisted, sometimes funny, but always beautiful and its title is adventure. Come play!Official website: http://www.snmckibben.com/Connect with S.N. McKibben on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author Page | Google+ | Pinterest | TumblrJoin The TourBook Blitz on April 13. Book Tour starts June 5.Get sneak peaks, excerpts, fun facts and other never-before-published info and tidbits on Seducing Sensei. Click here for the latest update.In partnership with
Genre: MM RomancePublication Date: March 31, 2017Add to GoodreadsLooking for love, Moriel Reis finds it—in all the wrong places.A professional teacher by day, Moriel learns that students can sometimes be the best teachers. Two of his students, Scott and Itsuma, share similar interests. Emotions flare as Itsuma challenges "Mr. Reis's" authority.After Moriel harshly disciplines him in front of the entire class, Itsuma wants a piece of his wounded pride back. Scott Cooper watches his homeroom teacher with dreamy eyes, but also feels loyalty for his smoldering friend and classmate, Itsuma Karter.The heated conflict begins a fiery battle between the two. As this passion translation becomes a lustful tale, a surprising 'hot for teacher' story becomes a love affair, and a passionate adventure.This venture out of the ordinary for the two students, allows them entrance into a world of erotic confessions, taking them on a journey into the velvet art of seduction that begins when the fighting ends. But as their skin privilege persuasions beckon for something more, in lies the question… do two wrongs make a right?Moriel, Scott, and Itsuma learn the answer.Pre-order Now for 99 Cents Only!Available at Amazon.comGiveaway
Prizes up for grabs:One $10 Amazon Gift Card
Three (3) copies of Seducing Sensei (print - US/Canada, eBook - International)
Signed bookmarks and SWAGContest runs from March 21 - April 15, 2017.
Click here to enter now!About S.N. McKibben
Will Write For Puppy Chow!Slave to a 100 lbs. GSD (German Shepard) and a computer she calls "Dave", you'll often see her riding a 19 hand Shire nicknamed "Gunny" to the local coffee shop near the Santa Monica mountains. Stephanie reads for the love of words, and writes fiction about Dark Hearts and Heroes revolving around social taboos. When ever asked, she'll reply her whole life can be seen through a comic—sometimes twisted, sometimes funny, but always beautiful and its title is adventure. Come play!Official website: http://www.snmckibben.com/Connect with S.N. McKibben on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author Page | Google+ | Pinterest | TumblrJoin The TourBook Blitz on April 13. Book Tour starts June 5.Get sneak peaks, excerpts, fun facts and other never-before-published info and tidbits on Seducing Sensei. Click here for the latest update.In partnership with
March 18, 2017
Teaser to Wild Surrender
After their first time...
“Stop.” He thrust his hard-on against her. “Don’t make me fuck you again without a condom. You have a tight pussy and I might not have the strength to pull out next time.”
“Stop.” He thrust his hard-on against her. “Don’t make me fuck you again without a condom. You have a tight pussy and I might not have the strength to pull out next time.”
March 17, 2017
Friday Freebie!
I love this contemporary romance because it was the first of my books published with an epub 11 years ago (Cupid's Arrow), and it has a lot of humor in it.
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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?
Excerpt-
Emma caught her breath, recognizing Mike the second she heard the deep timbre of his sexy voice. He made a hunky Zorro, dressed all in black in a costume that fit his tall, powerful body like it was tailored especially for him. She’d seen him watching her while she crossed the room, ignoring him on purpose because she hadn’t wanted to encourage any unwelcome attention. Now that she knew who he was, she couldn’t take her eyes off him.
He was what dreams were made of, the handsome hero disguised in a black mask, his steely eyes doing all his talking for him as he leaned insolently against the table with that wolfish grin. The bad boy every woman secretly yearns for. He had to know how he affected women with his mysterious presence. Goodness, she all but placed her hand over her pounding heart. What was wrong with her? It took effort to remind herself he was married.
She was about to step away when a dancer bumped into her backside, causing her to fly directly into Mike’s arms. “Oh!” she gasped, throwing her head back to meet his eyes just as his strong hands curled around the fleshy part of her arms, catching her against him. Their bodies were flush, and suddenly it seemed like they were sharing every breath, every heart beat as they stared intently into each other’s eyes.
Emma felt warm heat spread throughout her body, a heat that had nothing to do with the hot disco lights glaring overhead. Time seemed to stand still. She couldn’t pull her gaze away from his, too caught up in the spell of the moment and feeling way too much in his strong arms, experiencing way too much sensation against his hard body. She wet her lips to issue an apology. However, the only thing that came out was a noise that sounded very much like a purr of surrender, a sound of betrayal if she ever heard one.
“Mike,” she began, in a breathless tone that revealed her emotions. She was unable to finish, her body trembling on a sudden wave of weakness. Certain her knees were going to give way, she struggled to put the brakes on the obvious signs of what being in his arms was doing to her. “Please…” she began, intending to ask him to let her go, but there was no denying the invitation she heard in her own voice.
Mike’s eyes darkened with desire; he didn’t want to let Emma go. He’d known he was attracted to her from the start, but he wasn’t prepared for the instant results she produced every time she touched him in some way. Even innocently, only this was hardly innocent. He felt every inch of her. His hands tightened around her arms, a low groan locking in his throat.
The very air around them seemed electrified. He didn’t want to feel the attraction, yet he was powerless to push her away. Instead, he was acting like an adolescent discovering what sex was all about for the first time. Hell, he was breaking out in a sweat! Her sweet scent and softness was more than any mortal could bear.
Glancing down was his undoing. Her lovely breasts, crushed against him, were all but spilling out of their scant covering. The breath hissed from his lungs, lust shooting a direct path for his aching groin. Releasing a low growl of denial, he felt himself getting aroused, and realized he should set her away from him at once. But she felt too damn good right where she was. As if she belonged there.
Go here!
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?
Excerpt-
Emma caught her breath, recognizing Mike the second she heard the deep timbre of his sexy voice. He made a hunky Zorro, dressed all in black in a costume that fit his tall, powerful body like it was tailored especially for him. She’d seen him watching her while she crossed the room, ignoring him on purpose because she hadn’t wanted to encourage any unwelcome attention. Now that she knew who he was, she couldn’t take her eyes off him.
He was what dreams were made of, the handsome hero disguised in a black mask, his steely eyes doing all his talking for him as he leaned insolently against the table with that wolfish grin. The bad boy every woman secretly yearns for. He had to know how he affected women with his mysterious presence. Goodness, she all but placed her hand over her pounding heart. What was wrong with her? It took effort to remind herself he was married.
She was about to step away when a dancer bumped into her backside, causing her to fly directly into Mike’s arms. “Oh!” she gasped, throwing her head back to meet his eyes just as his strong hands curled around the fleshy part of her arms, catching her against him. Their bodies were flush, and suddenly it seemed like they were sharing every breath, every heart beat as they stared intently into each other’s eyes.
Emma felt warm heat spread throughout her body, a heat that had nothing to do with the hot disco lights glaring overhead. Time seemed to stand still. She couldn’t pull her gaze away from his, too caught up in the spell of the moment and feeling way too much in his strong arms, experiencing way too much sensation against his hard body. She wet her lips to issue an apology. However, the only thing that came out was a noise that sounded very much like a purr of surrender, a sound of betrayal if she ever heard one.
“Mike,” she began, in a breathless tone that revealed her emotions. She was unable to finish, her body trembling on a sudden wave of weakness. Certain her knees were going to give way, she struggled to put the brakes on the obvious signs of what being in his arms was doing to her. “Please…” she began, intending to ask him to let her go, but there was no denying the invitation she heard in her own voice.
Mike’s eyes darkened with desire; he didn’t want to let Emma go. He’d known he was attracted to her from the start, but he wasn’t prepared for the instant results she produced every time she touched him in some way. Even innocently, only this was hardly innocent. He felt every inch of her. His hands tightened around her arms, a low groan locking in his throat.
The very air around them seemed electrified. He didn’t want to feel the attraction, yet he was powerless to push her away. Instead, he was acting like an adolescent discovering what sex was all about for the first time. Hell, he was breaking out in a sweat! Her sweet scent and softness was more than any mortal could bear.
Glancing down was his undoing. Her lovely breasts, crushed against him, were all but spilling out of their scant covering. The breath hissed from his lungs, lust shooting a direct path for his aching groin. Releasing a low growl of denial, he felt himself getting aroused, and realized he should set her away from him at once. But she felt too damn good right where she was. As if she belonged there.
March 14, 2017
NEW RELEASE!
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Thomas is new to the rural area. He needed a change from the hectic big city, and the pressures of being on the swat team. A little peace and quiet to reflect on what he wants in life, and maybe find someone to share it with along the way. He never expected to find his perfect match in the form of one sexy little animal lover. From the moment they meet their attraction is hot & out of control!
Thomas shook his head to try to clear the sexual fog that he’d been in since meeting Julie. He opened the fridge, and reached for a beer. Then pulled the tab and took a long swig. The storm had stopped and he’d taken a quick shower before eating dinner. He’d turn in soon. He went to the window facing Julie’s house and peered out, noticing the lights were on in her bedroom. And the window was open.
He started to turn away, until she came into full view of the window. What was she doing? Thomas got his answer when she began to shimmy out of her shorts. He sucked in his breath when he caught a glimpse of her lacy G-string. Jesus! His body was encased with instant heat. When her hands went to the hem of her T-shirt he all but held his breath. In slow motion, Julie lifted her shirt, exposing inch by inch of satiny skin until her breasts were bare. Thomas almost swallowed his tongue at the sight of those perfect, mouth-watering globes.
Dropping her shirt to the floor, she then ran her hands up her ribcage in a smooth caress, closing her eyes when she cupped her breasts before massaging them. His heart stopped. He glanced up to find she was looking in his direction. F**k. Me. With a half-smile on her pretty face. She knew he was watching. He smiled back before reaching to turn off the lamp.
Two can play at this game, honey.
Only when he played he planned on having her at his mercy.
March 12, 2017
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March 11, 2017
I haven't had a very good beginning to 2017, but some peo...
I haven't had a very good beginning to 2017, but some people have it even worse. It's been a couple of months of constant unexpected events where I've barely had a chance to catch my breath. Even during the well-anticipated family cruise to Mexico last month I was suffering from a super bad chest cold that just sucked the life right out of me. It was one of those things where my grandson stayed home sick for two days, and I got it for three weeks.
Personal issues including a family member who could pass any day now have taken a toll on all of us. My writing has taken a back seat for obvious reasons which has forced me to change the publish date from 4/1 to 4/20 for What He Wants. That, too, had consequences as Amazon has taken my pre-order set-up rights away for a year. It simply has been one thing after another.
I'm a strong person, the kind who gets through what life throws my way and when it's over, that's when I crumble. When Laura passes I will be devastated. I'm already devastated knowing that she will be gone forever. It just breaks my heart that such a beautiful, decent, giving person will have her life cut short at just 62 years old. Her two year battle is almost over, and we all look forward to the day she will rejoin her husband, and be at peace.
Thankfully my dad, who ended up in the hospital with double pneumonia the first of the year is doing well. He hasn't smoked since, is eating better, and seems to have a better outlook on life. He'll be 80 soon and has a lot more living to do.
On one hand I have a lot to be thankful for, but on the other I can't help but wonder what the rest of the year is going to be like.
Personal issues including a family member who could pass any day now have taken a toll on all of us. My writing has taken a back seat for obvious reasons which has forced me to change the publish date from 4/1 to 4/20 for What He Wants. That, too, had consequences as Amazon has taken my pre-order set-up rights away for a year. It simply has been one thing after another.
I'm a strong person, the kind who gets through what life throws my way and when it's over, that's when I crumble. When Laura passes I will be devastated. I'm already devastated knowing that she will be gone forever. It just breaks my heart that such a beautiful, decent, giving person will have her life cut short at just 62 years old. Her two year battle is almost over, and we all look forward to the day she will rejoin her husband, and be at peace.
Thankfully my dad, who ended up in the hospital with double pneumonia the first of the year is doing well. He hasn't smoked since, is eating better, and seems to have a better outlook on life. He'll be 80 soon and has a lot more living to do.
On one hand I have a lot to be thankful for, but on the other I can't help but wonder what the rest of the year is going to be like.
March 5, 2017
Wild Surrender
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Pre-order available for this short erotic 3/15 re-release! New title, new cover, new lower price.
Thomas is new to the rural area. He needed a change from the hectic big city, and the pressures of being on the swat team. A little peace and quiet to reflect on what he wants in life, and maybe find someone to share it with along the way. He never expected to find his perfect match in the form of one sexy little animal lover. From the moment they meet their attraction is hot and out of control!
Thomas shook his head to try to clear the sexual fog that he’d been in since meeting Julie. He opened the fridge, and reached for a beer. Then pulled the tab and took a long swig. The storm had stopped and he’d taken a quick shower before eating dinner. He’d turn in soon. He went to the window facing Julie’s house and peered out, noticing the lights were on in her bedroom. And the window was open.
He started to turn away, until she came into full view of the window. What was she doing? Thomas got his answer when she began to shimmy out of her shorts. He sucked in his breath when he caught a glimpse of her lacy G-string. Jesus! His body was encased with instant heat. When her hands went to the hem of her T-shirt he all but held his breath. In slow motion, Julie lifted her shirt, exposing inch by inch of satiny skin until her breasts were bare. Thomas almost swallowed his tongue at the sight of those perfect, mouth-watering globes.
Dropping her shirt to the floor, she then ran her hands up her ribcage in a smooth caress, closing her eyes when she cupped her breasts before massaging them. His heart stopped. He glanced up to find she was looking in his direction. Fuck. Me. With a half-smile on her pretty face. She knew he was watching. He smiled back before reaching to turn off the lamp.
Two can play at this game, honey.
Only when he played he planned on having her at his mercy.
March 2, 2017
Friday Freebie
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Rachel Masters has had a crush on her sexy boss for three years. As far as she knows the millionaire architect is oblivious to her, walking past her desk every morning with barely a nod in her direction. But when the power goes out and they're trapped in an elevator, the truth comes out in one steamy episode designed to take Rachel's mind off being claustrophobic.
James White doesn't have a crush on his receptionist. He wants her, its as simple as that. He senses there's a real beauty hidden beneath the granny glasses and professional suites. And he plans to find out how hot she is as soon as the chance presents itself.
February 24, 2017
What He Wants Release Pushed Back
I'm so sorry! I recently had to change the release date for What He Wants from April first to April twentieth. Sorry for any inconvenience for those of you who have pre-ordered it. I've had a couple of family emergencies come up since the beginning of the new year and I'm still dealing with the second one. Since I'm helping care for a terminally ill family member I haven't had much time to devote to writing.
By changing the release date Amazon has already punished me by taking away my pre-order rights for a whole year. Oh, well, I can't worry about that now as family comes first.
Please know that I will do everything within my power to get What He Wants out on time on April 20th.
By changing the release date Amazon has already punished me by taking away my pre-order rights for a whole year. Oh, well, I can't worry about that now as family comes first.
Please know that I will do everything within my power to get What He Wants out on time on April 20th.
