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Storm Force by Susannah Sandlin

This is something new to me, a book being released in sections- episodes.
I've heard of serieals before but never seen one released like this, what a fun concept.
Susuannah Sandlin's Storm Force is being released as a serial, so the entire book will not be available until after July 9 but every couple weeks a new episode is being released.
The first episode is being released on Amazon, today -March 19.
For $1.99 people can buy the book and get new episodes every two weeks between March 19 and July 9 at no extra cost- so you buy episode one and get all the episodes sent to you as they are released.
The price will go up on July 9 when it’s released as a full length novel in digital, print, and audio formats
To learn more about this new adventure in publishing we've got a tour going on to cooridnate with the release of each episode
Episode 1: March 19
March 19 Spotlight Happy tails and talesHttp://magluvsya03.wordpress.com
March 19 Spotlight and reviewShe-Wolf Readswww.shewolfreads.com
March 20 SpotlightMichelle's Paranormal Vault of Bookshttp://concisebookreviewsbymichelle.blogspot.com
March 25 Guest blog and reviewhttp://www.pawsandprint.blogspot.com/

Episode 2: April 2
April 2 Spotlight Happy tails and talesHttp://magluvsya03.wordpress.com
April 5 Interview and reviewhttp://www.shelleymunro.com/blog
Episode 3: April 16
April 16 Spotlight Happy tails and talesHttp://magluvsya03.wordpress.com
April 16 InterviewShare My DestinyHttp://sharemydestiny.blogspot.com
April 20 InterviewPembroke Sinclair.  www.pembrokesinclair.blogspot.com
April 25 InterviewCabin Goddess ~ http://cabingoddess.com

Episode 4: April 30
April 30 Spotlight Happy tails and talesHttp://magluvsya03.wordpress.com
April 30 SpotlightMy Guilty Obsessionhttp://myguiltyobsession.blogspot.com/
May 2 Guest blogCloey's Book Reviews and Other Stuffcloeyk.blogspot.com
Episode 5: May 14
May 14 Spotlight Happy tails and talesHttp://magluvsya03.wordpress.com
May 14 SpotlightMy Guilty Obsessionhttp://myguiltyobsession.blogspot.com/
May 15 Interview and reviewManga Maniac Cafewww.mangamaniaccafe.com
May 15 SpotlightFae Books www.FaeBooks.co.uk
Episode 6: May 28
May 27 InterviewSimply Infatuatedhttp://simplyinfatuated.wordpress.com/
May 28 SpotlightParanormal Romance and Beyond. www.ashlynnelaynne.blogspot.com
May 28 Spotlight Happy tails and talesHttp://magluvsya03.wordpress.com
May 29 SpotlightFae Books www.FaeBooks.co.uk
Episode 7: June 11
June 10 Guest blogMusings of Mistress of the Dark Pathwww.mistressofthedarkpath.wordpress.com 
June 10 SpotlightFae Books www.FaeBooks.co.uk
June 11 SpotlightMy Guilty Obsessionhttp://myguiltyobsession.blogspot.com/
June 11 Spotlight Happy tails and talesHttp://magluvsya03.wordpress.com
Episode 8: June 25
June 25 Interviewcurling up with a good bookhttp://curling-up-with-a-good-book.blogspot.com/
June 25 Spotlight Happy tails and talesHttp://magluvsya03.wordpress.com
June 26 SpotlightFae Books www.FaeBooks.co.uk
Episode 9 and the release of full novel in all formats: July 9  July 8 Interview and reviewTynga's Reviews http://www.tyngasreviews.com
July 8 Spotlight and reviewFaerie Tale Bookswww.faerietalebooks.org
July 9 Guest blogParanormal Romance Fans for Lifehttp://paranormalromancefanforlife.blogspot.com/
July 9 SpotlightCover Reveals http://CoverReveals.blogspot.com
July 9 Spotlight Happy tails and talesHttp://magluvsya03.wordpress.com 
July 10 Guest blogGrave Tellswww.gravetells.com
July 10 SpotlightFae Books www.FaeBooks.co.uk

Storm ForceOmega Force #1Susannah Sandlin
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Date of Publication:  March 19, 2013, in serial form for Kindle; July 9, 2013, in print, digital, and audio.
ISBN: 978-1477807576ASIN: B00BI0M8OM
Word Count: approx. 90,000

Amazon
Book Description:
As leader of the elite counter-terrorism team Omega Force, former army ranger Jack “Kell” Kellison is always focused on getting the job done. So when a Houston high-rise is bombed and the governor killed or missing, Kell’s mission is clear: infiltrate the group suspected of the bombing and neutralize the threat by any means necessary. But once Kell meets beautiful chief suspect Mori Chastaine, he realizes there’s more to this case than meets the eye. And more to Mori than any man—any human man—could imagine.
Mori Chastaine is running out of options. Suspected for a crime she didn’t commit, forced into a marriage she doesn’t want, she sees no escape—until Kell walks through her door. A lifetime hiding her true nature warns her Kell might not be who he seems. But he could be the only one able to help save more innocent humans from becoming pawns in an ancient paranormal power play. If Mori reveals her secret, will Kell join her fight? Or will she become his next target?
About the Author:
Susannah Sandlin is the author of paranormal romance set in the Deep South, where there are always things that go bump in the night. A journalist by day, Susannah grew up in Alabama reading the gothic novels of Susan Howatch and the horror fantasy of Stephen King. (Um…it is fantasy, right?) The combination of Howatch and King probably explains a lot. Currently a resident of Auburn, Alabama, Susannah has also lived in Illinois, Texas, California, and Louisiana.
Website: http://www.susannahsandlin.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susannahsandlin
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susannahsandlin
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5828129.Susannah_Sandlin
Indie Bound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781612183541

Release Day Blitz A Touch of Sin by Christy Gissendaner

Guest blogAndi’s Book Reviewshttp://andisbookreviews.blogspot.com
Guest blogFroggarita's Bookcase  www.froggaritasbookcase.com
Spotlight and reviewReadaholic's Reviews www.readaholicsreviews.com
spotlightDelirious About Books http://deliriousaboutbooks.blogspot.com
SpotlightMelissa Stevens  http://melissastevens
InterviewLaurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews http://lauriethoughts-reviews.blogspot.com
spotlight and reviewMy Sexy Escapes www.mysexyescapes.com
interviewCloey's Book Reviews and Other Stuffcloeyk.blogspot.com
spotlight and reviewMusings From An addicted readerhttp://musingsfromanaddictedreader.blogspot.com/
SpotlightStorm Goddess Book Reviewshttp://www.stormgoddessbookreviews.blogspot.com/
ReviewBloodthirsty Muses, http://bloodthirstymuses.wordpress.com
SpotlightAll I Want and More –http://alliwantandmore.blogspot.com/
Spotlight and reviewPlace of Reads Bloghttp://placeofreeds.blogspot.com
SpotlightA Bibliophiles Thoughts on Bookshttp://bibliophilesthoughtsonbooks.bl...
reviewSaph's Steamy Bookssaphssteamybooks.blogspot.com
Interview and reviewVampireRomanceBooks http://www.vampireromancebooks.com/ 
Fang-tastic Bookswww.fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com
Roxanne's Realmwww.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com


A Touch of Sin
Out of Bounds Book OneChristy Gissendaner
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
ISBN: 978-1-93176-143-7
Number of pages: 83Word Count: 39,820
Book Description:
Julie Hendricks is a thirty-year-old workaholic who goes to her friend’s bar to meet him for a drink. It’s her first night out in years, and she envisions a normal evening. Instead, she meets Sin, a sexy karaoke DJ who’s not what he seems, and her idea of normal goes completely out the window.
Sin is actually Taliesin, the Welsh god of music and wisdom. For fun, he helps his old college football buddy at the local bar, Out of Bounds. His buddy’s prim friend captures his attention, and he soon reveals more of himself than he usually does.Julie's attraction to Sin is immediate, even though she doubts she could ever please a god. When her friend’s business is threatened, Julie must help hunt down the enemy while resisting falling in love with the dangerously intriguing Sin.
http://www.lsbooks.com/christy-gissendaner-c81.php



About the Author:
Christy Gissendaner is a romantic comedy author and believes that laughter and love should go hand in hand.
Christy lives in Alabama with her husband and three sons. She’s always hard at work on her next novel, but in her spare time she loves blackjack, karaoke, and anything resembling a vacation!
To find out more, please visit 
http://christygissendaner.webs.com
http://www.twitter.com/christygis
http://www.facebook.com/christygis
http://www.goodreads.com/christygissendaner

March 2013 Bewitching Book Tours Magazine

This month's issue of Bewitching Book Tours Magazine features: The Chosen by Theresa Meyers and an article describing steampunk, Wicked Lies by Karina Cooper, and The Magic Seasons Series by Jacqueline Paige. 
 Author interviews with Annette Gisby, George D Shuman, Folami and Abeni Morris, Charity Santiago, and Alex Gulczynski 
Our regular columns include: Tarot in Fiction with Alayna Williams, Auntie Ann's Homespun Advice with Ann Gimpel, and La Mamma Verde green living advice with Wenona Napolitano. 
The March issue also contains: poetry, book excerpts, reviews, and The Naughty Nook featuring erotic feng shui advice from Roxanne Rhoads, excerpts from steamy reads and interviews with erotica authors- Blakely Bennett and Skhye Moncrief

Hollywood to writing novels- the evolution of my writing with John Lansing- and a Kindle Giveaway

There may not be vampires or paranormal activity in, “The Devil’s Necktie,” but I think there’s enough sex, drugs and murder to keep things interesting.

I didn’t grow up dreaming about being a writer. It wasn’t even on my short list. But now in hindsight I do think writing books was a natural evolution from my time spent working in Hollywood. 

My acting career helped inform the characters I wrote for, and about, and created, in my television work. The craft of acting helped me understand the emotional roadmap needed to flesh out complex characters, characters that will hopefully be compelling enough to maintain a reader’s interest. 

My television work taught me discipline, writing on a schedule, collaboration, and it really hammered home the type of characters I enjoyed and wanted to invest my time with, characters that were interesting enough for me to spend a year of my life with, and again, hopefully keep an audience reading. Only you can tell me if I’ve succeeded at that and I look forward to hearing from you.

The most difficult part of my transition from television to novels was the writing itself. I had a wonderful partner, Bruce Cervi, who I co-wrote all of my television and film projects with, but now I was on my own. Just me, my computer, and my twenty-four pound poodle named Lucky.

The joy of writing my first novel was not having to adhere to a formula created by a television Pilot episode. I had total freedom to explore the psychology and behavior of not only my primary characters, but also my secondary tier. And I didn’t have to worry about satisfying a star’s ego or writing to commercial breaks.

I’ve always been drawn to flawed characters that were interested in reinventing themselves, who wanted a new life. Maybe because I’ve had such a varied career myself. I grew up in middle class suburbia. People worked for the same corporation or company, had the same vocation for their entire lives. Well that doesn’t fly anymore. We can all look forward to experiencing three or four different careers in our lifetime. 

I wanted to write about a detective who was on the verge of change, who was recovering from a nasty divorce, retiring from the NYPD, leaving Staten Island, and starting over. The old Yiddish proverb pretty much nails it. “Men make plans, God laughs.” My protagonist, Jack Bertolino, chose to do all of those things; it just didn’t quite work out the way he planned. Twenty-five years of taking down drug dealers, money launderers and killers came back to bite him in the ass, and shook up his newfound sense of bliss in Marina del Rey, California. That was enough of a hook for me to write “The Devil’s Necktie.”





March 15 Tour Intro/Guest blogFang-tastic Bookswww.fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com
March 15 Spotlight/ExcerptMila Ramoswww.jademystique.blogspot.com
March 16 InterviewPembroke Sinclair.  pembrokesinclair.blogspot.com
March 17 SpotlightLavender & Camomile Presslavenderandcamomilepress.com
March 18 InterviewLaurie's Non-Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews  http://lauries-interviews.blogspot.com
March 18 SpotlightNoelle BlakelyShare My DestinyHttp://sharemydestiny.blogspot.com
March 20 Guest blogJill Archerhttp://www.jillarcher.com/
March 21 InterviewBooks, Books the Magical Fruithttp://booksbooksthemagicalfruit.blogspot.com
March 22 SpotlightPure Textualityhttp://puretextuality.com
March 23 Guest blogThe Creatively Green Write at Home Momwww.creativelygreen.blogspot.com
March 24 SpotlightRoxanne’s Realmwww.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com
March 26 SpotlightSapphyria's Book Reviewssaphsbookblog.blogspot.com
March 27 Guest blogpwcreighton.com/surveillance-report/
March 30 reviewBookworm Babblings – http://inspirationsbysimone.blogspot.com
April 1 Guest blogwww.christina-mcknight.blogspot.com
April 2 Guest blogButterfly-o-Meter Bookshttp://butterflyometerbooks.blogspot.com/
April 4 Guest blogMama Knows Books http://mamaknowsbooks.blogspot.com  
April 9 SpotlightFrankie Blooding's Bookshelfhttp://frankieblooding.wordpress.com/
April 10 SpotlightParanormal book clubwww.paranormal-bookclub.com
April 11 ReviewAll Fantasy Worldswww.allfantasyworlds.com
April 12 InterviewCloey's Book Reviews and Other Stuffcloeyk.blogspot.com
April 15 FeatureBewitching Book Tours Magazinewww.issuu.com/bewitchingbooktours

The Devil’s Necktie
John Lansing
Genre: Crime/Thriller
Publisher: Gallery Books, Simon&Schuster/Karen Hunter Publishing
ISBN: 10:1451698348ASIN: BOO7Z40FOY
Number of pages: 384Word Count: 89,520
Amazon      Simon and Schuster    Barnes and Noble                            Book Description:
A Sizzling thriller for fans of James Patterson and Patricia Cornwell. An exciting tour into the real-life world of cops, crime, and murder. Retired inspector Jack Bertolino had strict rules when dealing with confidential informants. But Mia had the kind of beauty that could make a grown man contemplate leaving his wife, his job, and his kids. After a passionate night together, Mia is found murdered – and Jack is the lead suspect. Facing threats from the LAPD, the 18th Street Angels, and a Columbian drug cartel, Jack delves deeper into the seedy world of drug dealers and murderers and discovers that the top players knew Mia personally. And now Jack is torn between fearing for his life and seeking revenge for his slain lover…either way, the body count will rise.
Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkyDF7KNdJ8


About the Author :
John Lansing started his career as an actor in New York City. He spent a year at the Royale Theatre playing the lead in the Broadway production of “Grease.”
He then landed a co-starring role in George Lucas’ “More American Graffiti,” and guest-starred on numerous television shows.
During his fifteen-year writing career, Lansing wrote and produced “Walker Texas Ranger,” co-wrote two CBS Movies of the Week, and he also co-executive produced the ABC series “Scoundrels.” John’s first book was “Good Cop, Bad Money,” a true crime tome with former NYPD Inspector Glen Morisano.
The Devil’s Necktie  is his first novel.
A native of Long Island, John now resides in Los Angeles.
http://www.john-lansing.com/
https://twitter.com/jelansing
https://twitter.com/DevilsNecktie
https://www.facebook.com/john.lansing.39
https://www.facebook.com/devilsnecktie



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Author Verdell Walker’s To Be Read Pile

Verdell Walker’s To Be Read Pile (in no particular order!)
1.     The Dark Monk (The Hangman’s Daughter series), Oliver Potzsch. I recently read “The Hangman’s Daughter” which is the first book in this series about a 17thcentury Bavarian hangman and his headstrong daughter. I love a good mystery, and this one had a really intriguing setting. The characters are well developed and I especially liked Magdalena, the hangman’s daughter of the title, who was so strong and independent-minded. I’m a sucker for gusty gals, being one myself.
2.     Bring up the Bodies, Hilary Mantel.Mantel’s prior book, “Wolf Hall”, was pure genius in my opinion. There aren’t many authors who can take something as well trodden as the Tudor era and do something fresh and exciting with it. Mantel’s painstaking research is obvious here and is only enhanced by the fact that she is a master of character development. I found that I couldn’t wait to see what the wily Thomas Cromwell was going to do next…even though I obviously already knew!
3.     Crucible of Gold (Temeraire series), Naomi Novik. Normally, I’m not into fantasy or dragons but Novik is a real exception. The premise of the series is that it retells the Napoleonic War with a notable twist: Britain and France both have aerial corps comprised of dragons with human captains. I’ve read all the books in the Temeraire series. Her last two lacked the magic of the first 3, but what she achieved at the beginning of the series is enough to make me stick around.
4.     The Last Runaway, Tracy Chevalier. I love historical fiction and Chevalier is one of the best at it, in my opinion. She usually writes on European history, but this is her first foray into the American past. It’s about a Quaker woman who becomes part of the Underground Railroad. I’ve been reading up on slavery and the antebellum period for a writing project on my own, and I definitely want to check out this book.
5.     Crocodile on the Sandbank, Elizabeth Peters. I’m a sucker for anything about ancient Egypt. I know more about it than someone who isn’t a trained Egyptologist has a right to know. And of course it has a gutsy gal in it.
6.     Lover at Last, JR Ward.People may laugh, but JR Ward is one of my biggest influences as a writer. If you want to know how to create compelling, multidimensional characters with a distinctive arc, look no further than her Black Dagger Brotherhood series. I’ve read every single one, and I cannot wait for this one to come out!
The Andalucian Friend, Alexander Soderberg. Swedish crime thriller. Enough said J

March 15 Guest blogFang-tastic Bookswww.fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com
March 16 Interview and reviewShut Up & Read http://shutupandreadgroup.blogspot.com/
March 17 InterviewPembroke Sinclair.  pembrokesinclair.blogspot.com
March 19 InterviewBooks, Books the Magical Fruithttp://booksbooksthemagicalfruit.blogspot.com
March 20 reviewBooks and their Worldly Realm http://booksandtheirwordlyrealm.blogspot.com/
March 22 InterviewLaurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews http://lauriethoughts-reviews.blogspot.com
March 23 Spotlight and reviewCoffee &  A Book Anytimehttp://coffeeandabookanytime.wordpress.com/
March 26 Guest blog and reviewMichelle's Paranormal Vault of Bookshttp://concisebookreviewsbymichelle.blogspot.com
March 27 Guest blogThe Creatively Green Write at Home Momwww.creativelygreen.blogspot.com
March 28 Interview and reviewSabrina's Paranormal Palacehttp://sabrinasparanormalpalace.blogspot.com/
March 29 SpotlightSapphyria's Book Reviewssaphsbookblog.blogspot.com
March 30 SpotlightKrystal's Enchanting Reads ... http://enchantingreads7.blogspot.com/
March 31 Interview Books & Other Spells. nightskydarkstar.blogspot.com
April 2 Guest blogNoelle BlakelyShare My Destinyhttp://sharemydestiny.blogspot.com
April 3 Interview (review later)Keeping Up With The Rheinlander's http://mnmrheinlander.com
April 5 InterviewRoxanne’s Realmwww.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com
April 6 reviewReviewing in Chaos    http://reviewinginchaos.blogspot.com
April 8 SpotlightCover2CoverBlogwww.cover2coverblog.blogspot.com
April 9 Guest blogCloey's Book Reviews and Other Stuffcloeyk.blogspot.com
April 10 SpotlightCarrie ArdoinBlogger and Reviewer at Sweet Southern Homehttp://www.sweetsouthernhome.net
April 10 SpotlightPure Textualityhttp://puretextuality.com
April 11 Guest blogBuffy's Ramblingshttp://buffy-kennedy.blogspot.com/
April 11 SpotlightFae Books www.FaeBooks.co.uk
April 12 Guest blogDana's YA BookpileHttp://danasyabookpile.blogspot.com/



The Coven: Fire and Ice        The Coven, Book 1Verdell Walker
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
ISBN: Print – 1481981080Ebook - 9781301450695
Number of pages: 454Word Count: 114,679
Cover Artist: Gabriela Miyares
Print - https://www.createspace.com/4132062
Apple iBookstore  Sony  Kobo Amazon Kindle  Barnes and Noble 
Book Description:
After her clique's bullying causes a classmate's suicide, Kat Grey trades the vicious world of the California "in crowd" for the chance to become a better person in Massachusetts. But when she steps in to protect a classmate from being bullied, Kat sparks a war with Hannah, Milton Academy's resident Queen Bee.
Kat's courage and compassion attract the attention of Blaze Ward, Hannah's ex-boyfriend. As they fall in love, Kat discovers that Blaze is more than the boy next door. He's a warlock. He is also the leader of an in-crowd like no other - the Brotherhood, five young warlocks charged with defending witches and humanity from a demonic adversary named Seth.
Kat challenges Blaze to become a better man and leader while he helps her find redemption as she makes it her mission to stop bullying at Milton. But when Hannah teams up with Seth to destroy her, Kat becomes a hostage in the age-old war between the Brotherhood and their greatest enemy. Saving Kat will require more than Blaze's strength and skill; it will mean breaking one of his kind's most sacred laws. Blaze will have to make a choice: his honor or Kat's life.
About the Author:
Verdell Walker is the author of THE COVEN series. Born and raised in the South, writing has been her escape from reality for many years.
Verdell is an avid sports fan and absolutely devoted to the Green Bay Packers. A gifted cook and baker, few things make her happier than making a meal for her family and friends. Except maybe writing about her favorite boys.

Blog: http://vnwalker.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/verdellwalker12
Twitter: https://twitter.com/verdellwalker
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6879152.Verdell_Walker

Interview and Giveaway with James and Broderick from Midnight Conquest and Midnight Captive

Fang-Tastic Books –Interview with James & Broderick JamesEscorted by the housemaid Moira, I shuffle into the parlor. James Knightly is leaning his considerable figure against the tall window frame across the room. The breadth of his shoulders is emphasized by his strong arms crossed over his chest. This six-foot-two historical hunk is the hero in Midnight Captive, my second installment of the Bonded By Blood Vampire Chronicles. He stands almost as tall as his father-in-law, Broderick “Rick” MacDougal—the vampire hero of Book 1, Midnight Conquest.
Triceps bulging and jaw twitching, James seems lost in thought as he overlooks the North Sea. Tiptoeing forward, I peer past his shoulders to where his shipping vessel Knightly’s Refuge is moored off shore. The deck is buzzing with activity as his crew is scrubbing decks and performing necessary maintenance.
James turns his sea-green eyes toward me and the corner of his mouth curls in a half-smile. He swivels his muscular body to face me and an ebony curl falls rebelliously over his brow. Tossing his head to right the aberrant lock, which refuses to obey, he advances and extends his hand in greeting. “Welcome! I’m pleased to have you in our home.”
My heart patters in my chest when James plants a modest kiss on the back of my hand, and I understand why Cailin—the heroine of my story—is so taken with this young man. “Am I late? I hope I didn’t keep you waiting long.”
“Not at all. I have been rather anxious for this meeting.” He waves to one of two wooden armchairs. “Please, have a seat.”
The cushion on the chair arrests my attention and I study the…interesting embroidery work. Loose threads and awkward figures of people and animals create a scene I can’t quite comprehend.
James chuckles like a summer stream in the sun…warm and soothing to my ears. “One of Cailin’s creations. She curses you for making her so unskilled with the needle.”
I cringe. “I suppose she put these here to bring it to my attention?”
“Aye, m’lady. That she did.” Mischief sparkles in James’s jade eyes and we both sit.
“Tell her I’m sorry.”

“Well, I had to make her that way to serve the story, but tell her I’m sorry anyway.”

He chuckles again and waves his hand dismissively as he leans back and crosses his ankle over his knee. “She’ll relinquish that grudge eventually.”
“You said you were anxious for this meeting?” I’m happy to change the subject and dive into the interview.
He shifts in his chair and his brow creases. Hiding behind his hand, he tugs thoughtfully at his bottom lip before answering. “’Tis a little uncertain about your questions I am.”
James is a pretty private guy, so I’m prepared for this. “Well, considering your personality type, I hadn’t planned on delving too privately. I think you can relax. The main purpose of this interview is for our readers to learn a little about you. Perhaps you can entice them with your charm.”
A sheepish grin overcomes his face and color blooms in his cheeks. GAWD he’s so adorable! “I’m not certain how charming I’ll be, but ask away.”
I flip open my notebook and thumb to the page where I’d jotted questions. “What do you love about the sea? Or more specifically, why did you want to become the captain of a ship?”
An infectious smile splits his face and he drops his hand to his lap. I’m happy he seems obviously at home with this topic. “There’s a sense of freedom in riding the waves of the sea. She’s awe-inspiring and humbling in the way she challenges me with her strength. And she’s not one to be taken for granted, so she keeps me in line.”
 “Would I be accurate in saying that’s how you feel about Cailin?”
The smile drops from his face and he stares at me, slack-jawed. After a moment, he recovers and narrows his eyes, but grins. “Aye, Arial. Though to accurately apply that to Cailin, I would amend my comment by saying I love her loyalty and devotion to those she loves. The sea is not so kind.”
“Agreed.”
BroderickThe door bursts open. “Brilliant answer, young buck!” Broderick MacDougal’s commanding presence fills the doorway as Moira peeks around his towering frame, apologetic eyes pleading for leniency. James rolls his eyes heavenward and shakes his head, then dismisses the housemaid with a wave and a wink. Slamming the door behind him, Rick stomps forward, cocking a fiery eyebrow and devilish smile. James and I both make to rise from our chairs, but Broderick holds up his palms. “Nay, do not rise on my account. You may proceed with the interview. Though you are being far too soft on the boy, m’lady.” He bends forward and kisses my knuckles in greeting, though not quite as modestly as James did. The damned rogue has me flushing with passion…as usual. His deep voice drops to a butterfly-inducing and intimate level. “I remember your questions for me were far more…private.”
“Rogue,” James and I both accuse.
Rick’s soft laughter rumbles around the room like thunder. “Allow me to do your dirty work, lass.” He crosses his arms and stands before his son-in-law.
James remains seated but diverts his annoyed gaze toward me. “Thanks a lot!” his eyes seem to say. I shrug.
“Clever lad,” Broderick says. “You’re wearing the amulet so I cannot hear your thoughts.”
“I had hoped you wouldn’t intrude on this meeting.” James raises a raven brow and smirks. “But I suspected you wouldn’t be able to resist an appearance. It does pay to be prepared.”Broderick throws his head back and bellows his amusement.
“He is an Aries, you know,” I contribute. “They do love to be the center of attention.”
“As you well know, lass.” My vampire winks at me. Yes, I gave Broderick my birthday. Well, there isan element of the author in each of their characters…and that’s how I chose to infiltrate Rick’s persona. Write what you know, right?
“Back to the interview.” He tilts his head and searches the ceiling for ideas. “Shall we ask him that amusing question about his undergarments? Boxers or briefs, wasn’t it?”
My turn to blush. Not because the oh-so-common question for characters is embarrassing, but because it reminds me that Broderick wears neither.
“I still don’t.” Rick waggles his eyebrows. “Perhaps you should have written an amulet into this interview for yourself, eh lass?”
Honestly! Can my face get any hotter? I’m pretty speechless at this point and James is now hiding his chuckles behind his fist.
Broderick raises his trademark brow and inclines forward. “Tell me, Arial. Did you plan on asking him some of the same questions you threw at me? You talk of seas and captaining a ship. The topics we covered were much more interesting.” He levels his eyes on James. “The young buck can handle them.”
James rolls his eyes and beckons me with a wave of his hand. “Proceed, Arial. The old man thinks he’s backed me into a corner.”
“Ohhh-kaay.” I clear my throat and shift nervously in my seat. “What is your favorite erogenous zone?”
James frowns and his cheeks bloom with color.
Broderick throws his head back and laughs.
Sitting at the edge of his seat, James thrusts his chest out and swallows. “Along the side of my neck.” He absently brushes his fingertips from under his ear to his shoulder.
“I had wondered why you blushed so whenever Cailin tickled you there.” Broderick chuckles.James scowls at Rick. “Next question, please.”
“You didn’t answer the boxers or briefs question, lad.” Broderick winks at me. 


James cocks an eyebrow and crosses his arms. “I’m not sure I understand the references, nor did I when you first mentioned them. What are they?”

I clear my throat. “Um, boxers and briefs are modern-day undergarments men wear.”

“Considering his time period,” Broderick offers. “I’m sure the lad wears neither.”

When James shifts and avoids eye contact with both of us, Rick grins. “Commando.” 


When James shifts and avoids eye contact with both of us, Rick grins. 

“As I thought. Commando.” He waves a casual hand toward my notebook. “Not sure you need to write that down, but I’m certain our readers would love to know that bit about James.”
James stands and snatches my hand, pulling me to my feet. “Thank you so very much for this…interestingexperience.” 

He escorts me to the door, which he promptly opens. “Now if both of you will excuse me, I have a voyage for which I must prepare.”
Broderick stomps toward the door with mischief sparkling in his emerald eyes. “Give Cailin my love,” he says, taking me in hand. “Mistress Arial and I will let ourselves out.”
James grumbles as we leave the parlor.
I will try to coax James into answering some questions, but as you can see, he’s a little shy. 
However, I’m sure Rick would be more than happy to dally with all of you. Everyone who comments will be entered into a drawing for Midnight Captive, Book 2. 


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Hear my Vampires By Rachel Carrington

I love paranormal television and movies. Can't get enough of them. 

There's just something about seeing the actors recreate characters from a writer's mind. And I used to imagine what it would be like to have my own books up there on the big screen or even the small one. I just wanted to hear how my heroes would sound, how the heroines' sarcasm would play out. Well, my books haven't been chosen for television or movies, but they have been brought to life by the wonderful talents of narrators. 

Audio books, I've found, can have just as great an impact, especially when you're wearing headphones and hear a luxurious vampire's voice so close to your ear. It's absolutely amazing. And the heroines? I can't imagine them sounding any better if I'd voiced them myself. 

So you might want to consider listening to a vampire the next time you're in the mood for something paranormal. With the right narrator, you'll wish that vampire was in the bed right beside you. 

 Here's a sneak peek at my book, Vampire Forgotten, in audio: To buy a copy of either one of my vampire books, just click on the links below: 

Vampire Forgotten Vampire Cursed 

About Me 

I started writing years ago, and my first attempt was a contemporary romance that will never see the light of day. I think I may even have thrown it away by now. It was absolutely horrific as I knew nothing about well…anything to do with writing. After that, I started writing fantasy romances about wizards and wizards, and once those took off, I segued to paranormal romances (hello, vampires and ghosts) and romantic suspense. I also write articles for various magazines, including The Writer’s Journal, Writer’s Magazine, Writer’s Weekly, Writing for Dollars, Absolute Write, and Funds for Writers. I’m fortunate to make my home in historical Charleston, South Carolina. Beautiful city. Beautiful people. When I’m not writing, I love to read, create videos, keep Target in business, play visitor in my city, and drink lots of coffee. 

You can find me all over the internet, but here are just a few of the places: 

My website: www.dawnrachel.com

Twitter@rcarrington2004 

Facebook: rachelcarringtonwrites 

Pinterest: rcarrington2004 

Goodreads: rcarrington2004 

Wattpad: http://wattpad.com/RachelCarrington

Blending Steampunk and Paranormal Romance: AAD Spotlight and Giveaway with Theresa Meyers

There’s something inherently fascinating about bringing two distinctive things together to create something new. Take Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Chocolate, perfect in its own right and deserving of a food group all its own. Peanut butter, the staple of probably more than half of the school kid lunches in America on every given day. Both all on their own fantastic, but when put together, well, the angels sing.
That’s what blending steampunk and paranormal romance is for me as a writer, and it’s why I wove them both into The Legend Chronicles. I love both as their own thing, but when merged into one story, it’s simply irresistible. It also makes my steampunk world a little different bend than most. Yes, of course there are the wonders of science, the mad genius, the spirit of adventure, but there’s also a darkly mystical side to my world. My heroes in the Legend Chronicles, three brothers named after their father’s favorite guns, are supernatural hunters in the Wild Weird West.
Winchester, Remington and Colt have been trained to hunt down and destroy the Darkin that threaten humanity. So while regular people go about their daily lives, these guys don’t bat an eye-lash when it comes to fighting down demons, slay shape-shifters, battling hell-hounds or going up against ghosts. They just do it with some fantastical steampunk help, such as Colt’s clockwork horse, Tempus, Sting Shooters (that are steampunk, Tesla-coil-powered tasers) and the specially designed Darkin-killing bullets perfected by their inventor friend Marley Turlock. They know that while ordinary people might not see the ending of the world coming, they are the first, last and only defense in making sure humanity survives.
Part of what I love about steampunk is the essence that anything was possible if you were just curious, adventurous or determined enough to make it happen. It’s accepting that we can be more, do more, than we ever thought possible by reimagining the past as it could have happened. I love the clothing, the elegance and intricacy that was part of the Gilded Age. I’ve a bit of a Victoriana nut with a strong love of tea, and I’m a maker in my own right. I sew, design, paint, and can my own home-grown fruits, veggies, sauces and soups, when I’m not out tackling my herb garden. For me steampunk is like the peanut butter. It’s gritty, it’s brown, it’s got a specific flavor you won’t find anywhere else and you know it when you taste it.
With paranormal romance, I’m just as fascinated by the things we can’t see that still influence us. Most of my writing tends to take a paranormal path, likely because when I was little my mother did things like pretend we had elves in the tree stump in the back yard. They even talked under my window one night—which I later found out in my 20s was due to a tape-recorder. She made my brother and I believe in the magic all around us and I still have that rose-colored tint to how I look at the world today. But if there’s one thing about the paranormal I’ve learned, it’s that there’s balance. Dark must have light to survive and vice versa. And with paranormal romance, the ending is always sweetly satisfying. You know the good guys win and that love can conquer all. Paranormal romance is like chocolate. It’s dark, it’s varied, the subtle changes and flavors are nearly endless and when done right it can be an experience you can’t get enough of.
So when it comes to blending steampunk and paranormal romance, it’s not just about the fantastic inventions or goggles, nor is it about the balancing act between the dark and light forces of the paranormal world and the power of love. It’s a bit of both, blended together to create a flavor of fiction that’s something familiar but also completely different. That’s what I’ve tried to accomplish in my Legend Chronicles series, but you may have to taste it yourself to find out.




The ChosenThe Legend Chronicles series, book threeTheresa Meyers
Genre: Paranormal Romance / Steampunk
Publisher: Kensington, ZebraDate of Publication:  March 4, 2013
ISBN-10: 142012126X
ISBN-13: 978-1420121261ASIN: B009L93H2E
Number of pages: 352 pages (also includes the ebook about Marley, The Inventor, for the first time in print in the back of this book)
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Book Description:
The Chosen: a prophecy older than dirt and more dangerous than death. Even as they perfected steam-powered gadgetry and rounded up varmints from Hell, the Jackson brothers didn't believe in it. But when the chips are down, three brothers named for weapons aren't going out without a fight...

A Walk On The Wild Side
Attorney by day, demon-hunter by night, Remington Jackson is used to being on the sunny side of the law, even in the Wild West. But it's showdown time, and Remy and his brothers are getting desperate. They don't have the relic they need to slam the door shut on evil—so Remy is going to have to find and steal part of it.

Enter China McGee, shapeshifter, thief, beauty, and current prisoner. When Remy offers her freedom in exchange for a little light-fingered help, she's pretty sure she's going to end the association with a good old-fashioned seductive double cross. But there's something about fighting through a jungle full of Aztec ruins that makes you want to settle down together. China could change. Remy might be special. But none of that matters if the devil takes them all... 


About the Author:
The progeny of a slightly mad (NASA) scientist and a tea-drinking bibliophile who turned the family dining room into a library, Theresa Meyers learned early the value of a questioning mind, books and a good china teapot.
A former journalist and public relations officer, she found far more enjoyment using her writing skills to pen paranormal novels in the turret office of her Victorian home.
She’s spent nearly a quarter of a century with the boy who took her to the Prom, drinks tea with milk and sugar, is an adamant fan of the television show Supernatural, and has an indecent love of hats.
You can find her dabbling online on twitter at www.twitter.com/Theresa_Meyers or at www.theresameyers.com
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Sex in the Future with Skhye Moncrief

Well, sex is sex. I’m an anthropologist and often just think “gene flow” when I think of sex. That’s what sex is—how genes flow. But that’s far too clinical for a blog post when I’m marketing erotic romance. So, what do I think everyone wants to hear? Sex in the future is crazy! *evil cackle* Well, not really to me. Humans have been having sex on this planet for one or two millennia. We’re still doing it the old way…There’s a hole. Stick it in there. *evil cackle* Mind you, there are some variations on that theme when it comes to the how and it with the old way. But, in erotica and erotic romance, readers want color. They want fireworks. They want to live vicariously through the story. That means authors must embellish on the act. I’m guilty of applying said embellishments. Still, there are various ways to embellish on the sexual act:
writing romance with sensual sex sceneswriting erotic romance with even more details in the sensual sex scenewriting erotica where the sensual aspect might not come into play at all (peg/hole)
Me, well, I write the sensual or sensual detailed sex scene…Who doesn’t like all that sex in her reading material? There was a time about a year ago when I devoured everything in the Ellora’s Cave AEON line. Out of those books, there were only two I couldn’t finish. That shows what I write—romantica (erotic romance) of the futuristic persuasion. I suppose I like all the detailed sex scenes. Or do I?
            Why is all that explicit sex in futuristics? Good question! I move my sex scenes into the realm of the unknown—the paranormal or the future. This is fun. This is exciting because an author can do new things or play with the taboo. And erotica is all about the taboo. But what I tend to do is make my characters human or play on their non-human characteristics in the future. I can’t help myself. I studied anthropology too long. But since I’m writing erotic romance, the focus is on sex where the sex is central to the story. It’s most often the external conflict. That means I have to be creative and think up new situations where sex unfolds differently. The category of unfolding differently can involve many things. All you need to do is subscribe to the SHOCKING SEX SCENES thread on the Kindle discussion boards http://www.amazon.com/forum/romance/ref=cm_cd_pg_pg1?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=FxM42D5QN2YZ1D&cdPage=1&cdSort=oldest&cdThread=Tx323AZXX45PRB9to see what I mean. I have read many of those books in wrapping my brain around the genre labeled erotica. So, after everyone goes to subscribe to that discussion, come back to see where I go with penises and sex as survival! ;P
            Now, the next facet of futuristic sex is: how does it work? There’s a hole. Stick it in there. *evil cackle* Okay, I already used that one. So, let’s try: Thank God for gravity! Oh, you don’t like that one? How about: He has two whats? There’s a hot market for aliens with two penises. I have yet to go that route but really need to...However, I’ve written fancy schmancy cyborg penises with three settings in FERAL FALLOUT. Yep! It worked! Um, the penises worked, that is. LOL And I’ve written the alien with a penis that glows, has filaments, and the tip expands to lock the hero/heroine together for a while in FERAL FLAW. You can’t miss that torch in a dark cave! It, too, can show the lucky heroine the way…Then, in my WERESCAPE series, I’ve written werewolf penises that are huge and embedded with hard ridges. Well, you can guess why—for the heroine’s enjoyment. You know it’s because the heroine really is the character in the story who gets to have all the fun. Yes, I write for a female audience, and girls just want to have fun…In SLIPSTREAM, well, the alien king needs to collect the heroine’s eggs. So, he has a special use for his penis. I won’t spoil that for readers by explaining the catch.
            Another important aspect of futuristic sex is making it essential for the character’s survival. I love that kind! It makes the hero and heroine trapped with each other like in my Feral Series. The werewolves are psychics who find mates, exchange blood (like vampires), and then must exchange blood through biting every 48 hours or turn into destructive werewolves. That said, sex delays the shape shifting if blood isn’t available to prevent the shifting. I played heavily on that detail in FERAL FEVER when the heroine is given seven Tiger Lord guards as mates even though she only wants one (she is the queen and reigns over her consorts). I’ll leave the rest to your imagination. Now in SLIPSTREAM, the heroine is having sex dreams where she sleepwalks reliving the sex memories she had on various alien worlds. The catch here is that she has to have a guard (Space Marine) to tie her body to her bed and keep her safe at night while she’s having these sex memory dreams—with him. Or she sleepwalks. And someone is hunting her. If that isn’t external conflict tied to sex, what is?
            So what is it about futuristic sex that gets the reader all crazed to reach the end of a story? I can ramble on and on about that but won’t. I write the bonding of consenting adult characters in the throes of making love. I attempt to show their emotions, goals, motivations, and conflicts with everything in a story through their thoughts. It’s my writing style. So, don’t expect a narrator to tell you anything about the characters/story. However, you will live said story with the POV characters. And you will be on the table, against the wall, in the Mess Hall during the evening meal on the table, knees parted and squirming, tied or chained, blissfully losing your eggs, legs wrapped around a male’s hard body inside a moon, begging to be bitten, or trying to encourage two Space Marines to work together by ordering them into a ménage all the while trying to keep their bodies from touching because they aren’t really happy with the situation. That’s the kind of futuristic sex I write. Just long emotional sex scenes studding a complex plot. No peg/hole in my tales! It’s the setting and the parts that make futuristic sex different. However, there is the little problem of alien females that have two holes for the double-phallused males of their species! But, alas, I don’t have time to go where I have to create words! ;P 
~Skhye


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SLIPSTREAM
Cyber Ops Book OneSkhye Moncrief
Genre: erotic futuristic romance
ASIN: B00BA99IJE
Number of pages: 312 pagesWord Count: 79,000 words
Cover Artist: Erin Dameron-Hill
Kindle  Nook
Book Description:
Congratulations, Dr. Charlotte Barley! You won a one-way ticket to Diablo's Shithole!

Yes, Dr. Barley, you saved earth from humanity's extinction brought on by overpopulation, discovered wormholes, and gave humanity a new lease on life. But, you're being hunted by someone using a wormhole device you can't fathom, plagued by a type of sleepwalking that involves reliving your alien sexual experiences gleaned from wormhole journeys, and, yes, we see that you can't deal with your murdered bodyguards--mercenary Space Marines forced to anchor your body to a bed at night by acting out the sex memories haunting your REM cycle. Get over it already because there's nowhere left to hide except Diablo's Shithole...And the shit is about to hit Diablo's fan more than you could ever imagine...Because, deep down inside, you know you're into all that kinky sex.

So, who will the next victim be? Is tall, long, and corded astrophysicist Major Fitzroy capable of dancing with death to save your ass, or are you willing to sacrifice hotter-than-sin muscle-bound explosives fanatic Corporal Laurel? Just don't let their nuts rub together. And you know your alien-infested sexual dreams are a huge turn on for you. Just face the music, honey. Can your bodyguards fulfill the sexual fantasy of the king of all alien kings and his troop of humping brothers until the truth is exposed to save your ass?

So, Dr. Barley, you slut, ready for another slide down a slippery wormhole to Diablo's Shithole? It looks like a lot of fun. And more than those feet are going to get wet in the SLIPSTREAM.

Warning: Reader should be prepared for a heroine who curses like a sailor and knows she's a slut, Space Marines with sex on the brain, a Corporal with a clit fetish, aliens who bite and harvest things best left hush hush, as well as a little human m/f/m, even more alien m/f/m/m/m/m, and a plenty m/f in a plot heavily laden with reproduction and sexual gratification. Finally, this story proves one universal constant: it never hurts to drop the soap. About the Author:
Educated in geology and anthropology, writing lured Skhye away from finishing her thesis in (bio-archaeology) anthropology. Aside from muscled men in fur, leather, denim, and kilts, Skhye loves cultural ecology, cultural evolution, cultural relativism, and natural processes…Big ideas…Simple concepts that manifest in world building to crazy people like Skhye who studied anthropology and geology ad nauseum before turning to writing romantic fiction. Her rule of thumb is to love the good, the bad, and the ugly of every culture in her tales so that every culture in her tales and every aspect of her stories resonates as real as possible. And yes, she's "certifiably" geek.
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Interview and Giveaway with Blakely Bennett

Can you tell readers a little bit about yourself and what inspired to write in this particular genre? 
I grew up in Southeast Florida and have been residing in the great Northwest for over seven years. I graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a degree in psychology, which accounts for my particular interest in crafting the personalities, struggles, and motivations of my characters. I am an avid reader of many genres of fiction, but especially erotica and romance. Writing has always been my bliss. I am attracted to stories of self-struggle and ultimate recovery and I thought it would be interesting to combine erotica with suspense. 
What inspired you to write this book?
Many stories and erotica inspired me including the Sleeping Beauty series by Anne Rice, Killing Me Softly by Nicci French, 9 1/2 weeksby Elizabeth McNeill and the movie of the memoir, Penthouse Forum in my younger days as well.  The power dynamic in relationships fascinate me as does the pushing of one's boundaries.  I also like the play between what you think should turn you on and what actually does.
Please tell us about your latest release.
My Body-His (Marcello) will be released March 15, 2013.  It is the second book in the My Body Trilogy.  Here is the blurb for the novel:
Jane Stiles has embarked on an intense odyssey into the world of domination and submission. She no longer recognizes herself. She has quit her job, surrendered her possessions and agreed to a wedding where she is the only one naked, all for the sake of the elusive Luke—a man so compelling, she can deny him nothing. Now there is no going back. Her new life will revolve around Luke, his friends and clients.
Hovering in the background is Luke’s best friend Marcello, whose ego is as towering as his stature. Marcello has set his sights on Jane. She is drawn to his power, his masculinity, and the challenge he represents, even though she fears and dislikes him. After Luke discovers that Jane has breached one of his many “rules,” he sends her to Marcello for punishment and lessons in Dom/sub culture. What happens there will change her forever.
Jane and Luke reconcile, and even find a rhythm that includes not only bondage and punishment but genuine love-making. Just when Jane is convinced that the happiness and devotion she has always craved is within reach, Luke pushes her beyond endurance, and she rebels in a way her harsh husband cannot forgive. From there, her life spins out of control. But Jane has a strong spirit, and she will prevail.

Was one of your characters more challenging to write than another?
Luke was by far the hardest to write because the story is told from Jane’s perspective and we, as readers, can only know what she knows about him.  He was also the most emotionally closed of all the characters.
Is there a character that you enjoyed writing more than any of the others?
Jane is definitely my favorite character.  The My Body Trilogy is told from her perspective and I have lived with her inside me, poking me to tell her story, for a long time.  I know her intimately and will miss her once the trilogy is complete.
Do you have a formula for developing characters? Like do you create a character sketch or list of attributes before you start writing or do you just let the character develop as you write?
I write organically and allow the characters to take over the story.  I do not plan, outline or sketch my characters.
Can these books be read as stand alones?
I believe all three books can be read as stand alones.  I made a concerted effort to give enough of the back story from the first book, My Body-His, into the second, My Body-His (Marcello).  I just completed the first draft of the last book of the trilogy, My Body-Mine and although I don’t revisit past events in a lot of detail, you can definitely read the story on its own.  However, I highly recommend starting with the first. J

Do you ever suffer from writer’s block? How do you deal with it?
I don’t think I have ever suffered from writer’s block; however, there are times when the words are flowing so fast, I’m so grateful I’m a fast typist and that can go on for days and days.  It’s rather wonderful when creating goes like that.  Other days, it’s more like pulling teeth to get the right words down.  Scenes that require more detail take longer than let’s say a conversation.  I do take my time with sex scenes because it’s very important they not be redundant.
When did you consider yourself a writer?
I have always considered myself a writer but it wasn’t until my first novel was published that I considered myself an author.  It has been an incredibly exciting journey to be living the dream.

What was the last amazing book you read?
I haven’t read anything recently, mainly because I have a hard time reading when I’m in the throes of creating.  Instead, I will share my four top favorite books and interestingly enough, none are erotica. 
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
Replay by Ken Grimwood
Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Killing Me Softly by Nicci French

What can readers expect next from you?
The My Body Trilogy is erotic suspense.  I plan to write an erotic romance next.
Where can readers find you on the web?
Blakely Bennett’s Blog: http://blakelybennett.fannypress.comBlakely Bennett’s Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blakely.bennettMy Body Trilogy Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Body-Trilogy/359307324147300Blakely Bennett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakelyBennett
Would you like to leave readers with a little teaser or excerpt from the book?
Excerpt from My Body-His (Marcello) – Book two of the My Body Trilogy
“You need to learn respect, signorina,” he said, furrowing his brow and taking another sip of his coffee.
“Respect is earned. You can’t beat it into someone.” I wiped my mouth and smoothed the napkin back over my lap.
“How wrong you are on that account.”
“Fear and respect are not the same thing. You can beat fear into me but not respect … never respect. Respect would come from seeing you as a good man, a good person. Someone who is worthy of respect would never need to demand it from others, would never need to beat it into them.”
“I can see we will have a lot to discuss once you belong to me, but today is my day. As it should be, your safe word holds sway here. Just keep in mind that the words might get you out of some obligation today, but you will never truly be done with me. ”
“I’m doing this for Luke, so he will forgive me. That is the only reason I’m here.”
“Jane, you and I know better than that. After today you will see.” He rose and sauntered over. After pulling out my chair for me, he took my hand.
I cursed my body as his energy permeated me. I couldn’t make sense of the intensity of his mere touch. Maybe my anger fueled it. I needed some explanation for what I felt. Just get through it Jane, I thought. You’re a mere day away from being back home. Enjoy it if you must but get through it.
He led me to his bedroom, which seemed twice the size of Janice’s. I was struck by its warm, masculine feel. A black leather king-size bed dominated the space. No woman’s touch was in evidence on the black dresser or armoire that stood against the brown walls. Looking around at the artistic photographs and paintings of nude women, I found it interesting that none included bondage or whipping. I wondered if Luke had taken any of the photos but didn’t ask.
I felt young and self-conscious standing next to him. I paused, avoiding eye contact, totally unprepared for what happened next.
Reaching out, he put his hand on my arm and gently twirled me around to face him. 
Reverently, as though determined to savor the moment, he lifted the top half of the robe off my shoulders. I felt so small next to him. He lowered his mouth and kissed my shoulder, working his way up the right side of my neck, nibbling, kissing, licking and biting. Unlike Luke’s clean shaven face, Marcello’s mustache tickled and felt unfamiliar but not unpleasant.Stopping just short of my ear, he said, “So sweet you are,” then began to kiss and suckle the other side of my neck.
“Ohhhhh,” I said. I felt dazed and light-headed, but still tried to hold myself rigid. With each touch of his lips my guard slipped a bit more.
He drew back for a moment and gazed intently into my eyes. I was unable to look away. He lowered his head and kissed my mouth for the first time. The rest of my defenses melted away. The kiss seemed to have a life of its own. It transported me away from all my torment, bringing me closer to my real self even though I didn’t yet know her completely. I couldn’t understand how two such different men could excite me so much with their kisses. Did my body no longer have any discrimination or did Marcello’s energy speak to me in a way I needed?

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My Body-His (Marcello)
My Body Trilogy, Book 2Blakely Bennett
Genre: Erotic Suspense
Publisher: Fanny Press
ISBN: 978-1-60381-525-3
Number of pages: 264Word Count: 76,000
Cover Artist: Sabrina Sun
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Book Description:
Jane Stiles has embarked on an intense odyssey into the world of domination and submission. She no longer recognizes herself. She has quit her job, surrendered her possessions and agreed to a wedding where she is the only one naked, all for the sake of the elusive Luke—a man so compelling, she can deny him nothing.
Now there is no going back. Her new life will revolve around Luke, his friends and clients. Hovering in the background is Luke’s best friend Marcello, whose ego is as towering as his stature. Marcello has set his sights on Jane. She is drawn to his power, his masculinity, and the challenge he represents, even though she fears and dislikes him. After Luke discovers that Jane has breached one of his many “rules,” he sends her to Marcello for punishment and lessons in Dom/sub culture. What happens there will change her forever.
Jane and Luke reconcile, and even find a rhythm that includes not only bondage and punishment but genuine love-making. Just when Jane is convinced that the happiness and devotion she has always craved is within reach, Luke pushes her beyond endurance, and she rebels in a way her harsh husband cannot forgive. From there, her life spins out of control. But Jane has a strong spirit, and she will prevail. My Body-His (Marcello) is Book 2 in the My Body Trilogy.
My Body-His
My Body Trilogy, Book 1Blakely Bennett
Genre: Erotic Suspense
Publisher: Fanny Press
ISBN: 978-1-60381-523-9
Number of pages: 246Word Count: 74,000
Cover Artist: Sabrina Sun
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Book Description:
Jane Stiles is successful in business but bored with her socially mundane existence. One night at a party, she meets an intense and compelling stranger named Luke. This fateful encounter prompts her predictable life path to veer into uncharted territory, sweeping her along on a frightening erotic journey into the world of bondage, domination and submission.
Jane had never experienced genuine desire, and now passion consumes her life, robbing her of free will. Her new lifestyle creates an emotional chasm between her and her old friends. Will they understand why she has abandoned her high ideals and long-term plans for a traditional wedding? What society considers right or wrong no longer matters.
Prepared to surrender everything to Luke, she wonders if her everything will be enough. She now needs his discipline as much as she craves his love and approval. How far down this dark path is she willing to go? Jane’s pilgrimage into domination and discipline has created a war between her mind and her body, and her body is claiming victory.
About the Author:
Blakely Bennett grew up in Southeast Florida and has been residing in the great Northwest for over seven years. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a degree in psychology, which accounts for her particular interest in crafting the personalities, struggles, and motivations of her characters. She is an avid reader of many genres of fiction, but especially erotica and romance. Writing has always been her bliss.
She is attracted to stories of self-struggle and ultimate recovery. Blakely is married to a wonderful, loving and supportive husband, also a writer, who helps to keep her grounded. She is a mother, a communitarian, a lover of music (always on while she is writing—thank you, Pandora), and a good friend.
An advocate of love and female empowerment, she is a facilitator for a women’s group. She loves to walk and hike for exercise and finds that, since moving to Seattle, WA, she is now one of those “crazy” people who walk in the rain. You can find Blakely on the Web at: www.BlakelyBennett.fannypress.com   
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