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Powertools 6 Pre-order!

Powertools book six, Hammer it Home just hit Amazon for pre-order.  WOOHOO!  Check it out here.

Powertools #5 Release Day & Contest

Hola!  Today is the release day for Nailed to the Wall, Powertools Book #5.  Pay close attention because you’ll hear about some new characters that just might be getting a series of their own.  More to come on that later…  For today, I decided we should celebrate with a contest.  The Crew is helping to upgrade my kitchen and build me an office right now (they say writing in my bed or on my deck is not ergonomic, ha!).  So… it got me thinking… post a link to a picture of your “dream room” in the comment box below.  It doesn’t matter what kind of space–bedroom, kitchen, outdoor space, or whatever you like.  Whichever three the crew likes best will win each of you a Powertools t-shirt!

In the meantime, here’s a little bit more about today’s release:

Powertools, Book Five

The crew is back and they’re dirtier than ever.

Five sexy men with a penchant for love and lust in any variation have formed a crew. They work hard and play harder—together. Though their partnership began in construction, renovating houses and selling them for a mint, they’ve formed a bond around their shared goal to provide women, and each other, with the ultimate sexual experience.

Over the past year, as each member discovered his soul mate—or two—they expanded the reach of their circle, lighting up their nights along with their souls. Monogamous relationships and the desire to start families threaten to put their libertine revelry on the back burner. Will the passion that bonded them fade away? How will the crew’s new wives cope with the complex relationship the men will always cherish and crave?

Determined to prove they stand by their men, the women decide it’s time to flex some muscle and give the crew a dose of girl power. They collude to take the guys as their horny hostages, using some big guns: boudoir photos, a pillow fight and a calculated foray into partner swapping. But will they have the guts to go through with their plans?

Warning: By Book Five in this series, fans will attest that anything goes in the crew. Be prepared for ménage in every flavor–m/f, f/f, m/f/m, f/m/f, m/m/f and more–along with a slew of that’s what he said jokes. No throwing tomatoes at the author, please!

Who likes free apps?

I know I do   So, good news.  I now have a free app that’s available for iPhone/iPad as well as Android devices.  Just look me up in the Apple store or the Droid marketplace (Google Play) to keep up to date on new releases, events I’ll be appearing at, photos from prior events, my facebook, twitter, blog feeds, book trailers, excerpts and whatever else I can figure out how to add

The app is still a work in progress so let me know if you have any suggestions or if something isn’t working right for you!

And of course, just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow is the big day!  Powertools #5, Nailed to the Wall, releases tomorrow. 

Jayne

www.jaynerylon.com

Like 50 Shades? Hate it? Come share!

So I admit it… I haven’t read 50 Shades yet.  Will I?  Maybe.  If I can find the time!  But my good friend Jambrea Jo Jones pointed out this super cool article from Naughty Edition Reviews.  In it, the author says they weren’t over the moon about the books and recommended some great erotic romance authors.  Most of them on the list are just about my all time favorites (hello Joey Hill!).  And they mentioned ME!  How cool is that?!  I did a little squee

This might be a good time to shout out about a fun project I’m involved in.  I was invited to talk a little more about the subject and BDSM books I’ve written by my friend, Eden Bradley.  I hope that you’ll join us for the huge discussion, complete with giveaways of course, on her amazing blog site (along with several other awesome authors like RG Alexander!) The Smutketeers.  The event will run all day Wednesday and Thursday.  I hope to see you there.

Jayne

www.jaynerylon.com

Great Review – Free For All

I just received a copy of a fabulous review for Free For All from Ivelisse at Romancing the Book!  Here’s a little snippet that I loved:  “I like to paint a picture in my mind when I read a book and Jayne painted the perfect picture for me with her very detailed descriptions. I liked how she didn’t change the characters and kept them true to who they are. This series is absolutely wonderful and deserves all the stars it gets. Bravo Jayne Rylon, you never disappoint me!”.  You can read the entire review here.

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Don’t forget you can now get all four of the Red Light books in one print volume as well.

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Jayne

www.jaynerylon.com

A great day for Powertools!

Two great things for Powertools today.  First, cover artist extraordinaire, Angela Waters, has done it again.  I LOVE the cover for book six, Hammer it Home.  How about you?

Plus, I just saw a fantastic review for Nailed to the Wall (Powertools book five) from Sizzling Hot Books.  I really enjoyed the five star review because the reviewer felt the story was original and even jumping in at book five in the series, she still enjoyed it.  To me, that makes me feel like a job well done.  I hope you agree when it releases in just thirteen short days!  I can’t wait. Check out the full review here.

Jayne

www.jayenrylon.com

New in Print – Red Light

I am thrilled to announce that Red Light, the print collection which includes all four books in the Red Light series, was officially released today!

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Step behind the glass and indulge your every urge in Amsterdam’s flesh-filled pleasure district.

Through My Window

Star of Christmas

Can’t Buy Love

Free For All

Jayne

www.jaynerylon.com

RT 2012 Recap

I know I’ve been back almost a week already but I am just now catching my breath.  RT2012 was amazing.  It’s so great to see old friends from conferences past and meet new ones too.  I feel like after a few years on the conference circuit now they just keep getting better and better.  This year was extra special because 9 of the 12 members of International Heat (plus three IH husbands, three IH kids and one IH dad) were in Chicago for the event.  That doesn’t happen very often!  Plus I was super honored that Morgan’s Surprise won an RT Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Indie Erotic Romance of 2011.  The giant book fair was… well, GIANT.  And Lexxie Couper’s zombie dancing stole the show at the paranormal speakeasy dinner.  Oh, and I got to be in the background on CNBC at the ass crack of dawn.  Here are some pictures from the week.

Jayne

www.jaynerylon.com

Contest – Mari Carr Pub Crawl

Hey everyone.  I've turned my blog over to the infamous Mari Carr today.  If you don't already know, I'm allergic to alcohol so… I'll just be passed out under the table after one thimble's worth of Patron (just ask Mari she's done it to me before!!!).  Have fun with your guest host and behave!

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Welcome to the fifth stop in the Cocktales Pub Crawl. I want to thank Jayne for opening her blog doors to us. Jayne has an amazing series at Samhain called Powertools. If you haven't checked them out yet, whoooo boy, you do not know what you're missing! In honor of Jayne's stop on the crawl, today's drink is inspired by her sexy crew.

The fifth round is a Powerdrill. Jayne is deathly allergic to alcohol, so NONE for her I'm afraid! Remember to write down that drink title to be entered in the grand prize drawing. Details about the crawl can be found on my website (www.maricarr.com).

2 oz Grey Goose® vodka

5 oz Five Alive® fruit juice

Put 3 ice cubes into a highball glass. Pour in vodka. Fill balance of glass with Five Alive fruit drink. Stir and serve.

This week's pub crawl is being held to celebrate the release of Screwdriver next Tuesday, March 20. It's available for preorder at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The Cocktales books are about four friends who own a combination bar/bookstore in Portland called Books and Brew (this is my DREAM business). Each woman runs a different aspect of the business—bartender, bookkeeper/office manager, the marketing/events coordinator, and the bookstore gal.

How about an excerpt from the story?

Casey looked closer at the AC unit. "Damn. I was afraid of that."

"What is it? What's wrong?"

"I was hoping it was an issue with the belt, but the motor bearings are shot. I'm going to need to order a part."

"So it's not getting fixed today?"

"I'll see if I can rig a work around for the time being." He stood and stretched. "God bless it, Jordan. I apologize if this offends you, but it's hot as hell in here." Reaching for the hem of his t-shirt, he whipped the thin cotton over his head and fanned himself with it.

Her now-familiar blush returned and Casey felt compelled to prod, to see if his suspicions about Jordan's underlying naughty side were true. "Just so you know, I absolutely will not be upset if you decide to follow suit and work shirtless for the rest of the afternoon."

The twinkle in her eyes let him know she enjoyed his joke. "I'm fine with my shirt on."

"You sure?" he teased, taking a step closer. "I don't mind helping you peel it off." He reached out but she darted away, her smile widening.

"Casey," she said, swatting his hands away. She dodged behind the AC unit and he followed.

The two of them played a quick game of cat and mouse as Casey chased her around the storage closet.

He'd just captured her, Jordan squealing loudly, when the door to the closet opened.

"Jordan? Are you okay?" a deep voice asked from the hallway.

Gabriel peered around the door and Casey wondered what his best friend thought he was seeing. They certainly presented a risqué picture—Casey shirtless, his arms wrapped around Jordan from behind while she laughed.

"Hey, Gabe." Casey released Jordan and pulled his shirt back on. "What are you doing here?"

Gabriel's response was slow in coming as his gaze traveled from Casey to Jordan. "I was checking on your progress." Gabriel's eyes landed back on Casey's face and they narrowed angrily. "Looks like you're making some."

Shit. Casey's suspicions about Gabe's feelings for Jordan were confirmed in an instant. His friend was hot for the accountant.

Problem was…so was Casey.

"We were taking a break," he explained.

Gabriel looked at Jordan, his expression softening. "You're blood-red, Jordan. You need to get out of this heat."

Casey glanced at her face. Gabriel made the same mistake he had. Jordan wasn't hot. She was blushing. Big time.

"I'm okay, Gabe. No worries," she answered. "I can see why you two are friends. Casey's cure for the heat wave is going topless too."

Gabriel's expression darkened even further as he snapped his gaze to Casey once more. "Topless?"

"Actually, I think we're done for the day," Casey said, anxious to change the subject before Gabriel pulverized him. "I need to order a part before I can fix the unit."

Jordan frowned and he sensed she was surprised by his sudden retreat to safer territory. Gabriel had never referred to Jordan as anything more than a pal, but Casey could read between the lines—even if his oblivious friend couldn't.

"Um, yeah. That's right. We were just wrapping things up. It was nice of you to come by and check on us." Jordan's gaze drifted to Gabriel's face and she smiled.

Crap. The pure longing on Jordan's face told Casey all he needed to know in regards to her feelings for Gabriel. It told him more than he wanted to know.

Jordan's cell phone rang. She looked at the caller ID. "It's Steph. We made plans to do a late lunch. I should take this."

She walked toward the door as she answered the phone. Gabriel stepped aside and let her escape. Casey suspected he wouldn't be freed as easily.

"What the fuck were you doing?" Gabe's question was murmured, but even in the quiet tone, Casey detected the anger. A small part of him was thrilled to hear any emotion at all from his friend.

"I told you. Taking a break."

"With your clothes off?"

Casey shot him a dirty look. "I took off my shirt to cool down. I've been in this godforsaken sweatbox for nearly two hours. Besides, what the hell are you so pissed off about? I'm here because you asked me to fix the air conditioner."

"Why was Jordan in here?"

And now they were getting to the heart of the matter. "I asked her to help me."

"Since when do you need an assistant?"

Casey was hot and tired and annoyed. Not a good combination. Gabe was poking the bear. "I spotted a gorgeous woman and an empty closet. Come on, Gabe. You're a smart guy with a degree in finance. Put two and two together. I'm not averse to mixing work and play."

Gabriel shook his head. "You're not playing with Jordan."

His friend's vehemence tweaked Casey's temper. "Last time I checked, you weren't my keeper. Or Jordan's."

Gabriel rubbed his neck wearily, and for the first time, Casey noticed the dark circles under his friend's eyes.

When he spoke again, Gabriel's voice was calmer. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you. I saw you with Jordan and I…shit, I guess I lost it."

"Why? I'm not an asshole to women. You know that."

Gabriel shrugged. "I know. She reminds me of Annie in a lot of ways. Somewhere along the line I've become a bit protective of her."

Annie was Gabriel's only sibling, and no little sister was ever loved more. Casey wasn't sure how to respond. Gabe's initial reaction screamed of jealousy, not brotherly instinct. "I can see why. Jordan's very sweet."

Gabriel didn't seem to appreciate his answer. "So sweet you felt compelled to strip off your shirt and corner her in a storage closet?"

Yep. Definitely jealous.

Now how about a little contest? Leave a comment here on Jayne's blog by 6 a.m. (EST tomorrow, March 17) and one winner will receive their choice of an ebook from Mari's backlist. The question is a fun one. You've hired the Powertools Crew to do a little work around your home. What would they fix and why?

Random aside from Jayne:  Powertools book five, Nailed to the Wall will be out on May 15th!  Woot!  Good luck in Mari's contest

Jayne

www.jaynerylon.com

Good news and more good news!

I am beyond thrilled to say that I found out tonight Western Ties, Compass Brothers 4, co-written with Mari Carr hit #17 on the New York Times Bestseller list and #59 on the USA Today bestseller list.  OMG!!!!  I hope you are proud of me because this time I didn't even scream obscenities in Lindsey Faber's (Samhain's publisher) ear when she called to tell me.  I saved that for when I hung up as I was bouncing on my bed and simul-tweeting my screams of joy. 

Super huge THANK YOU to all of you who supported this series and all of mine and Mari's books.  I can't tell you how much it means to have reached a benchmark of success in this industry (and not be a one hit wonder!).  Every single person who has bought one of my stories has helped make my dreams come true and I would like to share my sincere gratitude for that.  It's because of readers like you that my books keep finding homes.

On that note… more good news…

My partners in crime from the Three's Company anthology (which contained Nice and Naughty) are back in business.  Lorelei James, Jess Dee and myself are working on a project for Samhain Publishing.  The anthology will be called Two to Tango and will contain a book by each of us when it hits print.  The three books will release separately in ebook on October 2nd of this year!  Mine is called Where There's Smoke.  More details to come when I'm a bit more organized but I thought you'd like to know that Lorelei's story, Ballroom Blitz, is going to feature Jon Whitefeather from the original anthology!!!  Woohoo!

So… there you have it.  Good news and more good news.  Again, thank you for your part in making it happen.  I hope I keep writing stories that make you want to read them.  I'll do my very best!

Jayne

www.jaynerylon.com