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January 12, 2012
It's a Hat Trick! (Of Fab Reviews)
Wow, I turn my back for just a minute (I've been out all day today – spent the day at a health spa and am now almost nodding off as I type) and I get a hat trick of reviews!
First, I spotted via Twitter that the super Cara Sutra had read and reviewed Immoral Views. Here's a little bit of what she had to say:
"There have been some erotica that I've found hot, but this is genuinely mindblowing. The stuff of fantasies for many years to… come!"
I also had another super review of Susie White and the Right Hand Man, from Judging the Book By Its Pages, who commented:
"This was a cute short story along the same lines as snow white only with an erotic twist. I loved how they broke the spell a willing sacrifice that ended in a great sex scene that had me wanting more. I recommend this book if you like fairy tales with an adult spin." 4 out of 5
Finally, Girls Only Reviews covered Bite with Height, and were full of praise:
"This fun story has me from the beginning. I'm not fond of vampires/paranormal stories but Felthouse had me under her spell from the first sentence. From the dialogue to the easy flow of the story line, Felthouse brings forth a nice love story, basic vampire knowledge (I despise too much glitter, in-depth paranormal jargon and unrealistic thoughts) and focuses on the story line, the character connection and love. I commend Felthouse for creating the world of LVV, Meg and Grace and their HEA ending. Perfecto!"
I've also been busy on the guest blogging front this week. On Monday I was at the Erotic Diaries and Dirty Birdies sites, talking all things naughty. Yesterday I took part in the 2012 Lesbian Fiction Appreciation Event, with my take on the genre (and a giveaway!). Today, I'm over at The Forbidden Bookshelf discussing dirty dining. I have new posts appearing all the time, so keep an eye on the list in the sidebar to see what I'm up to —->>
January 11, 2012
Susie White and the Right Hand Man is a Top Pick!
I was just a tad excited to spot this review in my inbox this morning. Susie White and the Right Hand Man was reviewed by Miz Love Loves Books, and it was awarded a Top Pick! Woohoo!
Here's what they said:
"Oh, this is a good little book. Right from the yummy front cover to the very last page I enjoyed it… Susie White and the Right Hand Man has all the elements of a fairytale: love at first sight, good versus evil, a grotto, magic, and of course a happy ever after. Plus it has some sumptuous spice that is missing from your usual Snow White story! Go grab a copy and enjoy."
See the blurb, excerpt and buy links here.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to dance around the room 
January 10, 2012
Totty Tuesday – Steven R. McQueen
Hurrah! Another Totty Tuesday! It's been a while… what with being crazy busy, Christmas, going on holiday, New Year, catching up etc… I've neglected Totty Tuesday. Needless to say I haven't neglected totty in general. I mean, there's always time for that, right?
Anyway, I've been wanting to do a post on the lovely Steven R. McQueen for a while, but while he is absolutely, 100% legal (only three years younger than me), I've struggled to find a photo which made him look as such. He just has a baby face – and he's so much hotter on screen (in Vampire Diaries, just in case you didn't know) anyway!
So… yeah. He's hot – and in this pic I even see chest hair! He's also the grandson of Steve McQueen, so acting definitely runs in his blood. I've only seen him in Vampire Diaries, though his list of acting credits is pretty long, especially when you consider his age. Naturally the poor guy pales into comparison when you consider he stars alongside Ian Somerhalder (whose calendar will be keeping me drooling throughout 2012), but he's still cute. And he totally rocks that leather jacket.
January 8, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday – 8/1/12
Here are six sentences from my newly released fairy tale retelling Susie White and the Right Hand Man, from House of Erotica.
He was happy, therefore so was I. Soon it became more serious and dad wanted me to meet her. I was excited, but nervous.
When the time came and Louise had walked into our house, I'd been in awe. Don't get me wrong, my mom had been beautiful, but in a natural way, as if she didn't realise, or care. But Louise clearly did.
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January 6, 2012
Seducing the Myth Needs Your Votes! (Pretty Please)
Seducing the Myth needs your votes! Yes, this hot erotic anthology has been included in the 'Best Anthology Published in 2011′ category on the Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll. Naturally, I'm delighted, but we're up against some tough competition, so every vote counts!
Therefore, if you're so inclined, I'd be mighty grateful for your votes:
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml
Also, whilst you're in the mood for voting, if you haven't already, I'd also love you forever for placing your votes for LucyFelthouse.co.uk and EroticaForAll.co.uk over at the Xcite Awards….
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XciteAwards
*bats eyelashes* – thanks so much for your support, it means a lot!
Weekend Dirty Dozen No. 6 #WD12
It's week six (for me, anyway) of Weekend Dirty Dozen, which I found via their Facebook page, here. I'm going to share something new with you this time…
Susie White and the Right Hand Man (inspired by the delectable Chris Hemsworth)
I should have known my stepmother was up to something when she offered to help me move all my stuff to my University digs. It wasn't like her to be civil, much less helpful, but I figured that she was happy I was moving hundreds of miles away, and therefore would do anything to make sure it happened as quickly as possible.
As my father's only child, I'm the sole heir to White's Bites, a massively profitable confectionary company based in Wiltshire, England. My stepmother had made no secret of the fact she resented that she wouldn't get a stake in the business, should anything happen to my father. Of course, the reason for this was that my father knew the first thing the witch would do was put the business on the market to get her greedy little hands on the cash. I, on the other hand, loved White's Bites and would continue to run it to the best of my ability.
We'd never seen eye to eye, my stepmother and I. However, it wasn't the usual 'child resents someone trying to replace their parent' syndrome, it was her that resented me.
My mom had died of cancer when I was fifteen. My father and I were devastated, as you'd expect, but I'd always urged him to get on with his life. After all, it's what mom would have wanted, and I certainly didn't want my dad to be lonely when I got married and left home.
So, a couple of years later, when dad met Louise and they started dating, I was thrilled.
Click the graphic below to see the other fab authors taking part!
January 3, 2012
Susie White and the Right Hand Man Gets A Fab Review!
I'm excited to report that my modern fairy tale retelling, Susie White and the Right Hand Man got a fab review from Getting Naughty Between the Stacks! They scored it 4 out of 5, and commented:
"I really liked this modern take on the Snow White story. The tale is narrated by Susie which gives it a very quick feel. You get a sense of how Susie's treated and how Scott feels right from the get go. Louise is a total witch in every sense of the word… it's very well done and has an explosive sex scenes that is not to be missed. I love how it was worked into the story. If you like fairy tale re-tellings then pick this up. It's a quick read and totally worth it."
Check out the book page for more info, an excerpt and buy links.
January 2, 2012
Resolutions and Revisits
Happy New Year, everyone! So… it's a new year, and there's lots of talk of resolutions. I only have two:
1. Lose weight. Yes, boring as hell and the same as everybody else, probably. But there it is, let's not dwell on it.
2. Write a novel. Infinitely more exciting, I am setting this as my resolution this year to stop me talking about it and spur me on to actually do it! So yes, this year (and hopefully even this month) I will be starting to pen my sequel to Bite with Height, following on from my visit to Paris last October for research purposes. Wish me luck and pen speed – I'm going to need it!
Today, I visited one of my favourite places in the world – the Peak District. Yes, me, my other half and my trusty paperback copy of Seducing the Myth headed up high on the Morridge Moors in the Peak District. We were there so I could have my photo taken with my copy of Seducing the Myth, in the very place where my story in the anthology is set. And here's the result (yes, my hat is crazy and the wind certainly didn't help).
Also, for those of you in the UK that were treated to new Kindles this Christmas, and also those of you that already had one, just to let you know that most of my Kindle titles in the UK store have had their prices reduced. I'm not sure why, or for how long, but take advantage while you can! Here's my Amazon Author Page.
P.S. I had a super review of A Menu with a Difference from Girls Only Reviews – check it out! http://girlsonlyreviews.blogspot.com/2011/12/menu-with-difference-by-lucy-felthouse.html
eBook Review: Prime Time by Jane Wenham-Jones
Article first published as eBook Review: Prime Time by Jane Wenham-Jones on Blogcritics.
I've been acquainted with Jane Wenham-Jones' work (both fiction and non-fiction) for a while now, and have always enjoyed her writing style. Her humour is such that she can even make non-fiction funny, as well as hugely informative. Previous novels of hers that I've read are Perfect Alibis and One Glass is Never Enough, both of which I enjoyed.
Prime Time is a romantic comedy about a middle aged woman who feels every bit her age. Laura Meredith is not having a good time of it: she feels old, fat, hormonal and is still incredibly bitter over the fact that her husband left her for a younger, thinner woman. Add to that a difficult young son, and it's no wonder that Laura's PMT is off the scale.
Things in Laura's life take a dramatic turn, however, when her best friend Charlotte persuades her to appear on a daytime TV show to talk about PMT. Following the show, she's head-hunted for another one and suddenly she's being wined, dined and pampered, as well as having mad flirtation with one of the show's directors. As things heat up in that department, however, other parts of Laura's life become much more difficult. Charlotte's husband Roger is up to no good, son Stanley is having trouble at school and she's struggling to keep up with her day job.
As Laura juggles all the elements of her life, she struggles to keep her cool. Will she manage it, or will her crazy hormones take over and ruin everything? There's only one way to find out…
Prime Time is a brilliant novel. It's full of Wenham-Jones' typical humour, and had me sniggering on more than one occasion. Laura Meredith is a great lead character and despite her faults you find yourself rooting for her throughout, and hoping everything works out for the best. There are plenty of twists and turns throughout the book and it certainly kept me turning the digital pages until the very end – which was a stroke of genius in itself. So if you're looking for a rom-com about real women and real lives, you should definitely check out Prime Time.
Available from:
Amazon UK
Amazon US
January 1, 2012
I've Been Nominated
[image error]I am very excited (not to mention nervous), as my site has been nominated as a finalist in the Xcite Books Awards 2012! Erotica For All has also been nominated. I'm delighted and honoured to be amongst such esteemed company, so if you're inclined to vote for both my sites, each and every vote is greatly appreciated.
Go to the link or click the graphic if you'd like to vote – thanks so much, and Happy New Year!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XciteAwards
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