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Southern Adventures – Sextoys.co.uk HQ

It was a hellish two hour journey which eventually ended up with me arriving at Sextoys.co.uk HQ in Luton. I know some of you are now wondering what on earth this has to do with the south, but it's south for me! The reason I was heading to Sextoys.co.uk HQ is because the peeps there are interviewing various erotic writers (including K D Grace) to include on their fab website. I was asked, and in the spirit of doing things that scare and stretch me, I said yes.

I arrived at my destination feeling a little disgruntled and annoyed that I was a little late (due to roadworks and idiots crashing!), because I hate keeping people waiting. Luckily, when Cara and Ellie came down the stairs from their office to meet me, they didn't seem to mind. They were happy and smiley and I immediately felt better, though still nervous about the fact I was about to be plonked in front of a camera.

An initial technical hitch ended up with Cara and I wandering around the room talking random gibberish into the mics to make sure everything was working OK. Then we chatted more sensibly to one another while Ellie finalised her set up. Then the show was on the road!

Cara quizzed me on my writing, existing and new releases, working techniques, erotica recommendations and more. I answered her questions, all the while remembering not to look at the camera, to keep smiling and to stop saying 'erm' all the time! Later, Ellie assured me that they'd be able to edit some things out, so hopefully I'll come across as articulate at the very least. I heaved a sigh of relief when it was over (this is not a reflection on Cara and Ellie – I was terrified and hate being in front of a video camera), and Cara gave me a tour of the HQ, including their warehouses and offices, where I got to meet some of the other lovely people that keep the place running smoothly.

Journey aside, it was a fun experience and I didn't really want to leave as Cara and I were having a nice chat. Alas, I had places to go, people to see, etc… so my adventure was over and now I wait with baited breath to see the 'final cut.' I'll let you know as soon I do!

Thanks to Cara, Ellie and the guys at Sextoys.co.uk HQ for having me xxx

P.S. In other news, A Bit of Rough has now started rolling out to other eBook retailers, including All Romance eBooks and Amazon. Check out the book page for an up to date list of retailers.

eBook Review: Enchanted Submission by Lily Harlem

As a fan of erotica, fairy tales and Lily Harlem, I knew I had to read this release from Xcite Books.

Enchanted Submission is all about Cinderella's hen party (or bachelorette party/bridal shower for you US peeps). Cinders, Rapunzel, Tinkerbell and friends are off out for the evening to go and find some fun.

The girls head to a club with a difference, where Rapunzel aims to get virginal Cinderella hooked up with someone who'll give her a sexual education before she gets married to Prince Charming, who is apparently, not so charming in the bedroom.

Rapunzel's also desperate to get her hands on the recently divorced Beast. As a frequent dominatrix, she's ready to surrender control, and she's heard that Beast is the perfect man to do it with.

The action soon hots up as Rapunzel gets her wish of some kinky fun, and Cinderella is given a taste of erotic fun she'll never forget.

Enchanted Submission is typical Lily Harlem – fun, naughty, sexy and brilliantly written. If you're looking for some tongue-in-cheek erotica with a difference, look no further.

Available from:

Xcite Books

eBook Review: The Pet Shop by K D Grace

Article first published as eBook Review: The Pet Shop by K.D. Grace on Blogcritics.

The Pet Shop is the second novel from K D Grace. Her first, The Initiation of Ms Holly was released to critical acclaim and gained her the title of 'best-selling author'. Having read this book, I can see it going the same way.

The Pet Shop is the story of workaholic Stella James. She loves her job and works ridiculous hours, which naturally leaves little time for a social life, let alone a sex life. A throwaway comment in the office results in a gift from the big boss that will change her life forever.

Her present, far from being the gift vouchers she expected, is a pet. A human pet. Tino arrives from The Pet Shop complete with a mischievous grin and an erection. To begin with, Stella is completely taken aback and has no idea how to react. But after Tino is left in her care for the weekend, she starts to understand the attraction – both of keeping pets and being one.

Not long afterwards, another male appears in Stella's life. Reclusive philanthropist Vincent Evanston is powerful, rich and gorgeous. And he just happens to bear a striking resemblance to Tino. A chance encounter in a forest leads Stella to believe that Vincent and Tino are one and the same. But as Tino can't talk and Vincent won't, she's left guessing.

Stella becomes increasingly obsessed with both men and will stop at nothing until she gets the answers she craves. But when she's got to the bottom of the mystery, will she like what she finds?

The Pet Shop is unlike anything I've ever read before. I'm not going to give anything away, but let's just say the plot is incredibly clever and imaginative and you'll be totally sucked into the world K D Grace has created. The sex is smoking hot, the storyline intriguing, and the whole thing is so brilliantly written that you'll emerge from the end gasping for breath. This book is a whirlwind of fun and naughtiness perfect for erotica fans.

Available from:

Amazon UK

Amazon US

All Romance eBooks

Xcite Books

Totty Tuesday: Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Heh. I totally picked this photo so you could have a 'perv on one get two free' kind of a deal. How nice am I? Sooo… to the uninitiated, Jeffrey Dean Morgan plays John Winchester in my fav show Supernatural, which is where this delicious photo comes from. However, I actually thought he was hot pre-my Supernatural viewing. I liked him in P.S. I Love You (which I know was filmed after Supernatural, but I saw it before!) and The Accidental Husband.

Scarily, he's old enough to be my dad but whether he's being all mean and moody or happy go lucky, I kinda don't care. I still would

The Lovehoney Rabbit Amnesty is Back with a Bountiful Hop into 2011

UK peeps – never know what to do with your old or broken sex toys? Lovehoney is here to save the day!

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Lovehoney's Rabbit Amnesty is back with a bountiful hop into 2011 and it's bigger and better than ever before.

Your conscience can be cleared with Lovehoney's sex toy recycling scheme which encourages consumers to send in their bruised and battered rabbit vibrators, other sex toys (as long as they vibrate) or electrical appliances to be recycled. In return Lovehoney will reward customers with Oh! Points, which can be redeemed against new toys exclusively at Lovehoney.co.uk, and donate 50p for each item sent in to The World Land Trust.

Since its launch in 2007, Rabbit Amnesty has recycled over 2 tonnes of sex toys, that's a whopping 4475 rabbits and other items, meaning a happier environment and continued pleasure for Lovehoney customers. The scheme offers consumers a clean, green way to dispose of their redundant rabbit vibrators.

After taking the Rabbit Amnesty Pledge, rabbit owners can send their outdated and overused rabbit vibrators, sex toys, or electrical appliances Lovehoney and in return receive Oh! Points which can be spent on sex toys, sexy lingerie or essentials at Lovehoney. The process is simple – the more you recycle, the more Oh! Points we'll give you.

"Rabbit Amnesty is a unique way for rabbit lovers to enjoy cleaner, greener orgasms," says Lovehoney head buyer Bonny Hall. "By sending an old rabbit to Lovehoney, customers not only get the satisfaction of having it recycled – without the inconvenience or embarrassment of taking a used sex toy to a local council rubbish dump – they can also get rewarded with Oh! Points"

"Although some people might think its strange to recycle sex toys, rabbit sales are growing every year and we don't want old ones dumped in landfill sites across the country, says Hall.

For more information visit www.lovehoney.co.uk/rabbit-amnesty

 

Six Sentence Sunday – 22/5/11

Since you lovely lot liked last week's six so much, I'll treat you to a little more of A Bit of Rough. But that's all you're getting – I'll be posting something new next time

"How many tattoos do you have?"



"Ten."



"Let's see 'em then."



Far from ruining the moment, this gave me the chance to stare openly at his gorgeous body without appearing weird or giving him an even bigger head.



Drew pointed out every decoration and told me about each one—why he'd gotten it and when. Turns out, he'd been around more than I thought.

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Uniform Behaviour Continues To Impress

I'm happy dancing yet again over here. I did a guest blog over at Book Lovers Inc. yesterday, talking about Uniform Behaviour, and Stella, the lovely lady who arranged it all, did a review for me. And I'm pretty sure she liked it!

Here's a snippet of her review:

"The writing style and quality of the novellas were usually outstanding and everyone who picks up Uniform Behaviour is in for a treat! Be it a steamy sensual story you are looking for or a scorching, explosive one, you most certainly will find one to keep you warm at night!"

Read the full thing, including a break down of each story here.

Wanna copy? Of course you do. Full list of stockists here. A percentage of the proceeds goes to charity too, so you can feel good about your naughty purchase!

Review #3 For A Bit of Rough

OMG – I'm being completely and utterly spoiled today! Hot on the heels of the last awesome review comes another one… this time from SexyReads.co.uk:

The plot is a simple one, when you want it, you just have to have it. At any cost! But Lucy delivers more than just that with her tale of attraction to the "bad boy" the one that scratches that sexual itch but nothing more, with a nice build up things move quickly from warm to scolding as the lovers explore each other every which way possible never missing a beat this is one story that will leave you gasping, moaning and crying out for more.

YEAH!!! I'm going to sleep well tonight, I tell you. All this dancing around is wearing me out!

Find out more and read an excerpt here.

P.S. Don't forget to check out the sidebar to see where I'm blogging today! —–>

Review #2 For A Bit of Rough

Following a chat on the Whipped Cream Yahoo loop yesterday, the lovely Pearl dashed off to buy A Bit of Rough and it seems she devoured it almost immediately, as this five star review promptly appeared on Goodreads:

Mr Right, right now and a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to grab it in both hands! What's not to love!?! Sizzling hot, -watch you don't go up in flames reading it!… But then again, -what a way to go!! Short story but so very definitely SWEET!!

Naturally, I'm delighted! My little story with its delicious cover is sending people up in flames… in a good way of course

Find out more and read an excerpt here.

P.S. Don't forget to check out the sidebar to see where I'm blogging today! As I write this, the post isn't live yet, but watch that —–> space!

Totty Tuesday: Bradley Cooper

Well, here's a shirtless man for you. That makes a change, doesn't it?

This here is the lovely Bradley Cooper, who doesn't make it into my top five, sadly, but he sure looks nice without a top on, doesn't he? It's nice to see a man with a hairy chest, but he's not even close to gorilla territory, thankfully.

I thought this week's choice was quite topical given the upcoming release of The Hangover Part II. For those of you not familiar, Mr. Cooper was also in The A-Team (worth a watch, even if, like me, you don't remember the show) and recently release brain-fuck film Limitless, which apparently showed he was capable of serious roles as well as comedy.

Now I shall bow out and leave you to drool, but not before drawing your attention to the right hand side of the screen, where you'll find my guest blogging calendar for this month. Please come see me on the various blogs, and join in tomorrow's chat I did give you topless Brad, after all…