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Get Off Easy on SALE!

GET OFF EASY is on SALE at all etailers for just 1.99!

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New Cover for Get Off Easy & (Re)Release of Hard As Stone & Starlight Bound

Happy Holidays! Hope you’re staying dry, warm or cool wherever you are in the world (right now, it’s unseasonably warm in Virginia with a balmy 70 degrees outside. Exciting news to share on the book front as the rights to two of my older books reverted back to me in very early November. After some hard work, and new covers, I’m happy to release these two back out into the wild at a reduced priced! Plus, there’s a revamped cover for one of my current titles at the end of this post.

~ * ~ Lots of gorgeous eye candy ahoy! ~ * ~First up is Hard as Stone. This novella has been extensively revised from the original edition! Strangers-to-lovers have now become friends-to-lovers (my favorite troupe, if you haven’t guessed by now) but there is still plenty of gargoyle lovin’ to be found between the pages. It’s available at all the usual e-tailers for just 1.99! Scroll down past the cover for buy links, a new blurb and more information on another title.

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Brady McConnell thrives on saving patients in his busy emergency room, but a handful of failures send him tumbling over the edge of sanity. There to catch him is real estate mogul, Garrett Stafford. Brady has always been jealous of Garrett’s carefree attitude toward life, love and sex, but through the good and the bad, his sexy-as-hell best friend has always been at Brady’s side.

All the money in the world can’t buy Garrett the one thing he wants the most–Brady. But seeing Brady broken and exhausted on a busy, snow-covered Chicago street just days before Christmas is the last straw. Garrett finally gives in to the temptation that has haunted him for years and shows Brady there’s more to life than rescuing those in need.

Roused by their desperate passion for one another, their desire reaches an explosive breaking point. Brady realizes one night isn’t enough, but the always secretive Garrett is bound by rules he can’t change. Now Brady’s healing touch may save more than just a life…it may just save Garrett’s soul.

*This title was previously released by another publisher in December 2011, and has been extensively revised from the original edition.

Second on deck is Starlight Bound. This novella was originally released under the title Her Master’s Collar. While it hasn’t been as extensively scrubbed as Hard as Stone, I did lightly revise it to polish a few rough patches and edit the blurb a bit. It’s available at all the usual e-tailers for just 1.99! Scroll on down for buy links, the blurb and one more tidbit of information that you won’t want to miss!

4.5 Stars & Top Pick “…a truly wonderful example of erotic sci-fi done right.”

~ Night Owl Reviews

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The last thing Korene needs in her life is a former Master who abandoned her ten years ago. But when her employees are taken hostage on Mars, she’s forced to work with Roland whether she likes it or not. Sparks fly the moment the perfectly chiseled man saunters into her conference room; a sign their incredible chemistry is still just as potent.

Roland has a job to do, but he struggles with his unrelenting desire for the only woman he ever loved. Seeing the strong-willed Korene on her knees again is enough to shatter Roland’s willpower. And give him a raging hard-on. But closely guarded secrets threaten to unravel Roland’s carefully laid out plans and expose the truth that could cost Roland the trust of the submissive he desires and the love of the woman he needs.

Warning: Fire up your thrusters to embark on a secret mission with a snarky submissive who knows the meaning of courtesy and her smoking hot former Marine Dom who isn’t afraid to wait one more day. The sexual chemistry between these two is so sinfully hot, it’ll melt the plastishield of your spacesuit helmet. Houston, we have a problem.

*This title was previously published by another publisher in May 2013 as Her Master’s Collar, and has been lightly revised.

And finally, the cover for Get Off Easy got a facelift (just the cover, I promise)! Why change it up? Well, the original covers of all three books in the series were made at the same time with the same tone in mind. However, as I got deeper and deeper into the second book of the series, Bang It Out, I realized that storyline was taking a much different direction than I’d originally anticipated (read: my characters told me how it was going to go and that’s all there was to it.). So when I revamped the cover I’d already developed for Bang It Out, I gave Get Off Easy a facelift to match the tone of the second book’s cover. I know, I know, you want to know when you can see the cover for Bang It Out! Soon!! I promise. I better get to writing. Eeek!

Snag Your Copy of RIDING IRISH for only $1.56!

Want to check out a Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer’s Choice Erotic Romance? RIDING IRISH, a full length contemporary erotic romance, and the first book of the Sinners & Saints series, is on sale at Amazon for only $1.56! I have no idea how long this special pricing will last, so grab it quick.

4-1/2 Stars ~ “Riding Irish is an exceptional romance that weaves the beauty of Hawaiian living with the thrills of erotic play.” ~ Anna, RT Magazine (Oct 2014)

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Mayhem is a way of life for Avery. The last thing she needs is a complication like Kane. The medal-winning swimmer who comes to her rescue is the ultimate golden boy. Everything this woman from the wrong side of the tracks shouldn’t want and everything she can’t stop thinking about. But emotion—and vulnerability—are liabilities she can’t afford.

Kane can’t understand why he experiences such dark, forbidden and kinky desires when he is around Avery. But her touch sparks a hunger deep inside him, and unleashes an erotic discovery where pain becomes pleasure. Their uninhibited passion reveals Kane’s dominant nature.

As Avery submits to Kane, exploring boundaries and pushing limits, she discovers a life she never expected. The unlikely pair forge a bond so tight, their unyielding trust gives way to a love like no other. But Avery’s brothers—members of Oahu’s most notorious motorcycle club—have other plans. Now Avery is forced to make a decision where her loyalty resides—with her family or with a lover who brings peace to the chaos surrounding her.

Warning: Ignition point hits hard and fast for this Dom and sub as an Irishman discovers his delightful talent for breath control, spankings and clothespins. You may just want laundry day to come more often.

New(ish) Release: Fused (A Sypricon Masters Collection)

Available for the first time in one collection, five books in the hot and sexy bestselling SYPRICON MASTER series by award-winning author Sara Brookes for only 2.99!

Remember, anything is possible from the series that delves into the lives and loves of the elite members of Tawse, a BDSM club on the distant mining planet Sypricon…

Book 1: Impulse Control

Book 2: Perfect Limit

Book 3: No Restraint

Book 4: Slow Break

Book 5: Dark Master

Contains explicit content intended for mature audiences.

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State of Sara – 10/1

Due to some unforeseen circumstances in my personal life, I am, unfortunately, going to step away from publishing books, at least with the frequency that I have been. At this point, I don’t know for how long. The answer to that question is difficult, and I wish I had a more solid answer to offer readers, but I don’t. I would love to say that I still plan to put out at least one book a year, but I can’t guarantee that promise. At this point, it is what I’m hoping for – but again, can’t make any guarantees.

This is an entirely personal decision, based on things that have unfolded in my life recently that I have no control over.(i.e this has nothing to do with writing/sales/publishing/publishers/etc). I love writing. I love publishing. I love putting stories out that others can connect with on some level, whether they love or hate the stories I have to share. I love talking to readers, in person or on social media (though I’m as shy as they come, and you usually have to poke on me a few times to get me going).

This decision hasn’t come easily, or without a heavy heart. I have series to add to/finish, and new ones percolating. My brain will always want to WRITE. ALL. THE. THINGS. I will continue to scribble away madly in my notebooks and scrap pieces of paper, because I always have no matter what was going on in my life since my teen years, but for now, it may be less “madly” as my focus is going to be elsewhere.

I am fine, my health is as well. (Actually probably even more so than it has been in recent years thanks to a change in eating habits – still love my coffee though and I’m not giving that up – and regular exercise – kickboxing anyone?) My family is all fine, and their health is as well.

My husband and my daughter continue to always be a top priority for me. 2015 has been a … difficult year on the personal front. We thought the year had doled up all that it possibly could, however, nope, that was not the case as we discovered this week.

There are a few straggling items, either already finished, on submission or waiting on rights reversion, out there that will still get taken care of, so you may see one or two things still pop up from me between now and the end of the year.

New(ish) Release – Shift of Command

Bring on the release of Shift of Command. I say new(ish) because this book was previously published as Lethal Beauty back in 2012. I’ve given it a scrub, changed up a few details, and lowered the price, of course! $1.99 at all these fine etailers:

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As a covert operative, Sway Waybourne is used to fending for herself. But a powerful uprising means she is now responsible for guarding the leader of a neighboring planet. Within seconds of meeting Dason Cavaletti, sparks fly and Sway realizes she’s gotten more than she bargained for.

Dason is curious about the arousal taking over his mind, body, and soul. When he can no longer stand the overwhelming desire, he confronts Sway. But the disturbing news she delivers isn’t at all what he expected.

Mating with the gorgeous woman could kill him….

WARNING: Sarcasm galore from a fiery heroine who can take care of herself thank-you-very-much. She won’t take anyone’s guff–even from the leader of the free universe no matter how handsome he is. A unique genetic quirk leads to inventive foreplay, one blazing hot hands-on session in the bathtub and a gender bending encounter that signals this ain’t your father’s Star Trek. No redshirts were harmed while writing this novel.

* Previously published in 2012 under a different title, and has been revised.

New Release – Dark Master (Sypricon Masters #5)

Wahoo!! It’s finally release day for DARK MASTER! And if you’re a New Release Announcement subscriber, you got an exclusive reveal of TWISTED DEEP – what did you think??

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Tragically injured in the line of duty, Reeva Nix lost her sight…and her spirit. She goes through the motions of life without a sense of direction or purpose. Except at Tawse. The exclusive BDSM club on Sypricon is the perfect venue for her to forget what sets her apart from other submissives.

Except nobody wants damaged goods.

Korsen prefers the no strings attached approach when he plays with the pretty submissives at Tawse. When he spots a gorgeous sub who doesn’t realize her full potential, he takes charge, and plunges Reeva into a world of total sensory deprivation. Under his skilled touch, she discovers the true meaning of surrender. But the cover of darkness reveals unexpected emotions. Now Korsen will have to choose between what his role as Master demands and what his heart now craves.

Warning: Take one stubborn submissive, match her with an equally hard-headed Master who doesn’t mind encasing his sub to cut off her entire world and you’ll get an explosive couple who are stunned to discover they’ve found their perfect match.

A Sale, An Upcoming Release and A Snippet from Dark Master (Oh My)

A lot to cover so I’ll get right to it.

First up, the first full-length novel from the Noble House series, GET OFF EASY, is on sale through 9/12/15 at your etailer of choice for just 1.99!

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Next on the block, the rights to LETHAL BEAUTY reverted to me earlier this month, and I’ve been working on a new title, a new cover and stripping a few key shared world details out of the novella for re-release. I’m looking to have this accomplished around the end of September – stay tuned! In the meantime, how about a title reveal? LETHAL BEAUTY is now SHIFT OF COMMAND. I love the cover that has been worked up by my artist of choice (yes, I know that’s me LOL) and can’t wait to show it off!

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Just a few days away from the release of DARK MASTER, and the exclusive cover reveal to New Release Announcement subscribers for TWISTED DEEP. So how about a snippet, just a little bit of adult language in this one.

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 “You haven’t let go completely, even with me.”

“I haven’t?” She thought she’d done a pretty good job of giving someone total control.

“You feed off the challenge I presented you with. I have to confess, I like that I upset you. That you needed my reassurance more than a few times because you were worried I’d left. You needed to be shaken up. To have the world as you thought you knew it destroyed.” He fell silent, fingers touching hers, playing, teasing without words, connecting them in a way Reeva understood but had never experienced before.

Not with a Dom.

And certainly never with a man.

The delicate thread of absolute vulnerability frightened her as much as it thrilled her. She wanted to stay like this, here, with him, learning more about him, trading personal tidbits with him, imprinting him in her mind. She wanted to sit with him while he shaved, wash him while he showered, soak in a tub full of fragrant bubbles and scalding hot water with him after an intense scene where he’d broken her open. She wanted to hear what sort of noises he made when he slipped his cock into her for the first time, if his grunts and groans reverberated through her each time he thrust deep, and even how his voice sounded whispering her name as he came.

Was his laugh as throaty as she imagined?

Fighting for Honor, Okanogan Valley Pride, Book 1 ~ Kacey Hammell

Fighting for Honor

Okanogan Valley Pride, Book 1

Kacey Hammell

Paranormal / Erotic /Romance / Shifters

ISBN: 978-1-77233-468-5

Length: 11.6k / 40 pages

Publisher: Evernight Publishing

There’s only one rightful Alpha, and he’s back to claim his pride and his mate…

As the rightful Alpha of a unique pride of panthers, originally founded by his father, Dominic Stone followed his inherent solitary path to find peace and grieve the untimely demise of his dad. Five years later, he returns home ready to take his place, settle old debts and claim the one woman he’s always wanted as his.

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Reviews:

Fighting for Honor may be a first for Kacey Hammell in a new genre, but within the pages, Kacey’s delectable story telling is on full display…a quick read that will leave you on the edge of your seat…Whether or not you’re a fan of shifter book won’t matter, because you’ll be too engrossed in this riveting story.” 5 Stars from Liz, Goodreads

Excerpt © Kacey Hammell, 2015

Welcome to Okanogan Valley

Dominic let out a long, deep breath as he passed the sign welcoming him back to his hometown.

Despite his inherent instinct to remain solitary, it was time to return home.

Not exactly excited to be back but knowing it was unavoidable, he drew back on the throttle and accelerated down the open road. The tall trees and dense forest rushed by as he pushed on, his back aching some from being on his Honda Shadow for the last three days.

Five years since he’d been here and yet the route was just as familiar as if he’d ridden it yesterday.

The years had gone by slowly, yet also fast. Time hadn’t healed all his wounds from his father’s untimely death, but the twenty-seven-year-old young man Dominic once was had grown into a man. And he’d finally accepted that he was destined to be Alpha of the pride.

Though it was his rightful spot, he needed to ascertain the direction the vulnerable pride had taken, and whether or not his cousin would step aside without qualm.

The motorcycle lurched as he changed gears. Thinking of Kenneth right now was not the best avenue to take. He’d heard what his cousin had been up to recently, and the urge to wrap his hands around the little shit’s throat was strong.

He’d left the pride in Kenneth’s capable hands—so he thought—and all he’d done was take advantage of his position.

Being a class-A asshole did not breed a great leader.

Dominic didn’t know who he was more pissed off at—himself for asking Kenneth to help him out or Kenneth for being a fuck-up. The new awareness that he should have been more diligent of keeping tabs on the pride gnawed at his nerves.

Winding down the empty road, he couldn’t help admiring the beauty of the mountains around him.

The exquisite sight of the large, beautiful hills and valleys crawled into his heart, wrapping around his soul, and reminding him of all he’d left behind. The rich lands belonged to his family, to the pride, and had for many generations.

His father loved mountains, probably even more so than Dominic did. Thanks to years of exploration and adventure, Dominic knew every inch of the lands of his homeland.

His father, Drago, was the first Alpha ever in the pride of panthers. Although they tend to be a solitary animal, his father had rallied that they band together in the fashion of other cats and create a unified pride. In this day and age, his father had campaigned, we are too vulnerable alone. We need to unify and protect our kind from looming extinction.

Glancing down at his watch, he punched the motorcycle faster in order to make it in time. Today was a very important moment for him and his remaining family.

He was home for good. And come hell or high water, he’d make everything right again.

Dominic wanted to guide and counsel the pride in the same reverent manner his father had, but back then he hadn’t been prepared for his father’s death. He’d needed time on his own to grow and learn. To understand the true ways of the world and respect the pride’s new way of life.

Cresting the last hill, the local community hall came into view. Energy surged through his body at seeing the familiar building and surrounding businesses. He hadn’t truly realized how much he’d missed home until now.

Pulling into a parking spot, he shut down his bike and lifted his arms over his head. Stretching to the left and right, his muscles strained and twisted as he worked out the kinks of the last few days. Unbuckling his helmet, he pushed it up and off, and shook out his hair. He should probably consider a haircut soon, being as the curls bounced against his neck and itched over his ears.

He’d pulled off the highways regularly to clean up and catch a few hours of sleep in motels on the way. There hadn’t been much time for him to do a complete clean up so he’d have to do.

His cell phone vibrated in his front pocket. Withdrawing it, he checked the caller ID and immediately answered.

“Hey, everything okay?”

“Yeah,” his contact replied on the other end. “Confirming our meet later tonight. Still a go?”

“Fucking right. My cousin won’t know what hit him. You get me in and I’ll take care of the rest.” He clenched his fist around the handle bar. “I’d like to kill the prick right now.” Rage nearly choked him. Damn Kenneth for everything.

“Rein it in, buddy.”

“I’m trying. Taking every ounce of willpower I have not to bust this shit wide open the minute I walk in there.”

“You can handle this. Gotta run, am staying out of sight. See you later.”

The call ended. Dominic drew in deep breaths and tried to clear his mind. He’d been trained in one of the most lethal professions out there. Adding his panther to the mix, his anger was boiling heavily. But he couldn’t go into the hall guns blazing. Not when there was so much at stake. The element of surprise was on his side.

Unzipping his leather jacket, he stood and lifted his right leg over the bike, stomping his feet on the cement and getting the circulation moving again. Glancing around the quiet, deserted streets, he breathed in the sweet scent of the lands around him. Dust, wheat from the neighboring fields a mile away, the burned coffee that no doubt came from the Lap It Up Diner down the street, and the sugary richness from the Dairy Barn Ice Cream Parlor on the other side.

Cocking his head, two additional scents caught him unaware. One wrapped him with joy and protection, his heart filling with happiness with the knowledge that his mother was nearby. He had only communicated with her through e-mail and when he’d asked her to come out West to see him for a few days. Today was her special day. He hoped she’d be as pleased to see him back home as he was to be here.

The other scent, however, set his nerves on edge and his breathing ragged. The only other woman who filled his heart with both happiness and uneasiness. She was out of his league, had always been, even though there were few places they’d gone over the years where they weren’t together.

She was his childhood friend, confidante, and also the woman he’d wanted to someday spend forever with. They’d kept their relationship under wraps in the past, but Dominic planned to change that as soon as he could.

Avid Reader. Romance Author. Redhead…

Canadian-born author Kacey Hammell is definitely a book-a-holic. A romance reader from a young age, she fell in love with happily ever afters. These days, as a multi- published erotic romance author, she enjoys adding a lot of heat, sass, and emotion to the many genres she writes.

Mom of three, Kacey lives her own happily ever after with her perfect hero in Ontario, Canada.

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Dark Master – Sneak Peek (Adult Content)

Closing in on release day for the next story in the Sypricon Masters series, the brand new, never before released, DARK MASTER. So before 9/1 rolled around, I thought I would give a little bit of a sneak peek at what readers are in store for!

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“This will feel a little warm, like taking a dip in bath water. Let me know if it’s too much for you.” Though he removed the bindings Salt had placed, and freed her from the table, he kept her flat, talking quietly as he retrieved items he would need from nearby. Never once did his touch leave her, a silent reassurance to always be there where she needed him.

She inhaled slow and steady, then exhaled just as patiently, timing her breathing to help her relax as he worked to coat her skin with something thick, sticky, and warm. “This is veniyal. A special mix of organic minerals courtesy of Crusher that will form a pliable solid once it’s mixed and exposed to air. There are a few extra things kicked in there to help numb whatever you’ve applied it to in order to assist with the sensation, but nothing that will hurt you. I’ve been trying to get the recipe out of him for a few years, but the bastard is as tight lipped as Bales.”

Ah, Crusher, the reclusive House Master Walker had once mentioned in passing to Reeva. If she remembered correctly, Walker had called the Dom a few choice names as well. Little was known about the man, except that he took his duty to the members and staff of Tawse very, very seriously.

Korsen worked efficiently, sealing her from the neck down in the gooey liquid. She was going to have a hell of a time washing this off later. But because Korsen was the one taking such care to apply it, she found she didn’t mind. He could slather scalding hot muds on her and she’d gladly accept the offering because it meant she’d pleased him.

“Just a few more seconds.” From the rim of Korsen’s collar all the way down to her toes felt muted. As though he really had dunked her in a vat of thick mud. Then all at once, the coating tightened, molding perfectly to her flesh to seal out any outside influence. “Ah, there it goes. Can you feel that?”

Reeva concentrated for a few moments, trying to determine if he was actually touching her or fooling her by asking a trick question. The veniyal coating her skin, sealing her into herself, wasn’t like anything she’d ever experienced before. Like her inability to see, now she was unable feel anything from the neck down. “I—I can’t tell.”

“Perfect.” He moved his mouth against hers again, prodding with his tongue until she opened and accepted him. When she did, he plunged his tongue into her mouth, possessing and claiming with a gentle authority. He stroked it along hers, playing. Mating. Claiming. Reassuring as he slowly devoured her. She was panting when he pulled away. “Perfect. Just like the pussy lips I’m tracing right now with my hand. The tight bud of your clit that I’m playing with. Shaped so exquisitely, begging to be touched and fondled.” She realized with a start that he’d spread her thighs wide while he’d worked, giving him full access to her most sensitive areas and there was nothing she could do to stop him. “You’re on display, Reeva. The veniyal is clear, so not only is it robbing you of sensation, it’s gifting me with the unencumbered sight of your body in all its glory. You are bound, held helpless to do with as I please.”

Not that she expected him to tell her, but she asked anyway. “What do you have in store for me?”

“What I’m going to do, beautiful, is bust this comfort zone of yours wide open by taking away every single thing you know and rely on.”