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Guest Blogger Afton Locke

I am pleased to welcome fellow EC author Afton Locke to celebrate her new release, which sounds like seven minutes of fun! Read on~

Dark closet + sexy boss + 7 minutes = too HOT to stop!

Wanna play 7 Minutes in Heaven?

Releases March 16th!



Ever had a fantasy about your boss?

'Fess up. We all have.

Despite Eliza Worth's attraction to her boss, Zach Taunton, she's so fed up with his unreasonable demands she's decided to look for another job. Her matchmaking friend Margo, determined to give Eliza some sexual healing for her work stress, invites her to a singles mixer, where Eliza reluctantly agrees to play a game of Seven Minutes in Heaven. In a dark closet, Eliza is quickly brought to the edge and beyond by a sexy mystery man. Her initial intrigue quickly turns to horror when she discovers her masterful, anonymous lover is none other than her slave-driving boss himself—and Zach seems to want her for a lot longer than seven minutes. But first he'll have to relinquish some control and negotiate his way into her heart.



 

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Seven Minutes of Seduction

ISBN# 978-14199-32977

Ellora's Cave Publishing 



http://www.jasminejade.com/p-9201-seven-minutes-of-seduction.aspx

Afton Locke



www.aftonlocke.com



 

Excerpt (Adult)



(Copyright © AFTON LOCKE, 2011, All Rights Reserved, Ellora's Cave Publishing, Inc.)

Her breath caught when she realized the room wasn't just dark. It was completely black. She couldn't see a thing now. Margo must have had special padding or weather-stripping installed around the edges of the door.

"You're not allowed to talk, starting now," Margo said, her voice muffled.

Eliza fought down the urge to pound on the door and beg to be let out but knew that would make her resemble a childish idiot. Not being able to see and knowing nothing about who was in the closet with her sent her heart rate into the aerobic range.

Her other senses soon took over. She heard the rustle of curtain, a man's breathing and…oh God. That was Zach's cologne. The distinctive blend of exotic spices and understated class had distracted her mid-task more than once at work.

Coincidence, she told herself as she clasped her hand across her throat. Lots of men wore the same cologne. He couldn't possibly be here.

This man, whoever he was, didn't seem nearly as inclined to pause and analyze the situation as she did. She gasped when a questing hand brushed her waist and arm, followed much too quickly by two steely arms fastening around her. Goose bumps exploded across her arms as rolled-up shirtsleeves and very hot forearms slid across her skin.

A pair of lips found her ear with uncanny precision and slashed across it, sliding into a jagged path down her neck. Beard stubble—another reminder of Zach—scraped her skin, sending dual sensations of alarm and pleasure shooting down her spine.

With her arms all but pinned to her sides, she could do nothing but slide her hands around the man's waist. His body was hot and muscular under her fingers. Muscles flexed beneath the soft shirt as he maneuvered her to stand against a row of shelves. The delicate scent of laundered sheets mingled with his cologne, reminding her of beds.

She turned her chin toward his mouth, needing to taste him. Suddenly his hands anchored both sides of her face, holding her in place for a kiss. No, not a kiss—an onslaught. He skimmed her lips with his tongue before biting, tasting and teasing. Without even knowing exactly how, she found herself slack-jawed and senseless, wanting everything he had to give.

He tasted like wine, with a slight salty tang, as if he'd eaten caviar. While he claimed her tongue with punishing swirls of his own, his legs pressed hard against her, his cock even harder, bruising the delicate flesh over her pubic bone through their clothing.

"One minute has passed."

The automated voice nearly made Eliza jump out of her skin. Margo had thought of everything.

The sensation of tugging at her blouse brought her attention to her breasts. Her blouse went slack and threatened to fall off when he unbuttoned the few large buttons. Needing and aching, her nipples anticipated strong fingers or a hot, flicking tongue.

At the same time, alarms went off in her head. Exactly how far did people go in this game? Surely seven minutes wasn't enough time to go all the way but she was at his mercy, whatever he planned.

If this man fucked her in the dark, she wouldn't even see his cock. She would only be able to feel it, thrusting into her drenched pussy.

"Wait, I—" she uttered.

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Wow, Afton, nice and steamy! I'm off to buy this one. Thanks for stopping by!

Pardon the Mess!

I should know better than to start something on Monday mornings. Mondays are "take Mom for groceries" day and we're adding in a trip for garden supplies, too. So I'm leaving this a mess while I run her around town. I'll be back, hopefully with less mess than the Terminator caused on his return.

Interview with Excerpt

Hop on over to Kathy Kulig's blog to read my interview and an excerpt of Maui Rekindled!

http://kathykulig.blogspot.com/2011/02/guest-author-ari-thatcher.html

I'm editing Demon of Desire, and will be sharing some great excerpts and stuff from the 1-800-DOMhelp series over the next week or so. Stay tuned!

Interview with Author Michelle Polaris

I'm thrilled to be hosting fellow 1-800-DOM-help Author Michelle Polaris today! She sat down and answered a few questions and will tell us all about her new book, Fettered Love!



Welcome, Michelle!

~Let's start with the important stuff: Do you prefer to read Dom/sub, Domme/sub or any variation thereof? Are most of your BDSM stories MF, MM, MFM, etc.?

I've read a variety, although my favorites are of the Domme/sub variety. Go figure. I've written MMF and MM stories myself, with any female characters always dominant. Although I admit I'm thinking of going traditional, with a MF story percolating in my head. Not too traditional. The heroine will still be a Mistress and the hero a sub, but strangely this constitutes a change of pace for me.

~What is the hardest part of writing BDSM?

Getting the emotional intensity right in the BDSM scenes. I write scenes where the play is used to break down emotional barriers and allow healing of characters' dark places. In life we all play out our issues, most of us in frustratingly repetitive and stuck behaviors. But the symbolism available in BDSM with its use of pain and the giving and receiving of power is an opportunity for emotional catharsis. Writing about this is a challenge.

~What's the very first thing you wrote, and is it hiding under the bed? (Or in this case, is it handcuffed to your bed?)

LOL. The very first thing I wrote was a novella in middle school. I only wish I had it hiding under my bed because I would love to drag it out. Unfortunately, it is lost in time. The story was a tragic fantasy romance with very sexualized elements. I believe it featured He-Man and his female warrior woman counterpart. They fell in love and only found out that they were half-siblings parted at birth at the end. I liked edgy topics even as a youngster. (grin)

~What book are you reading now?

I just finished Karen Marie Moning's Shadowfever. I loved it and thought she did a wonderful job finishing up a strong series. I'm also reading Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy's The New Topping Book.

~Which of your characters would you want most/least to share a scene with, and why?

I most want to share a scene with Roman, my male switch character in Bound Odyssey. I'm in love with him. He's a witty, smart assed, sensitive, loving, sharp as nails man from Appalachia who is comfortable with who he is. And he looks like Matthew McConaughey.

~Readers love to connect with their favorite authors. Will you be attending any conferences in 2011?

Yes, the New England RWA Let Your Imagination Take Flight conference in Salem, Massachusetts in April of 2011. And the Ellora's Cave RomantiCon convention in Akron, Ohio at the end of September of 2011.

~Tell us about your newest release:

I've just released a novella on January 28th entitled Fettered Love which is part of the new 1-800-DOM-help series at Ellora's Cave. This is a M/M/F contemporary love story featuring three friends who experienced heartbreak at the end of college, during the early years of their discovery of BDSM. The story takes place over a decade later when Sarah, the Domme who had broken Kirk and Evan's hearts, suddenly appears back in their lives. She's keeping a secret from the men, but most importantly longs to rebuild trust with them and be part of their lives any way she can. Of course the mechanism that brings them together is the mysteriously appearing 1-800-DOM-help business card, and the hotline that directs all three of my protagonists to the club Unfettered.

~How about some cover-artist love? Who designed your cover?

Syneca and I am a very thankful and lucky woman to have benefited from her talent. I love the heroine's latex dress, although I usually prefer leather. And who can be upset about the man kneeling at her feet? Angelo was a delicious choice of cover model for the shot.

~Is there anything you want to add but never get asked?

How about, where would I most like to visit in the world for story inspiration? My current vote is Paris. The city of love and one of the kinkiest places I can imagine. Anyone have a free ticket and a place I can crash?

Here's the juicy dirt on Fettered Love:

Blurb:

Kirk, Master to his long-time lover Evan, decides it's time to place his permanent collar around Evan's sexy cock. But when he proposes, he faces a surprise. Evan wants a child. So where will they find a kinky woman to help?

A mysterious card with the 1-800-DOM-help number advertises assistance for unusual problems in the BDSM community. When Evan calls, he recognizes the voice of Sarah—Kirk's best friend from childhood, Evan's Mistress of several years in college. They both loved her and suffered betrayal when she walked out of their lives.

Now she proposes to be the mother of their child. No strings, just a chance to have the men she respects and loves back in her life. Evan embraces the idea while Kirk rages with mistrust.

At Evan's request, they share one night of passion, Kirk and Sarah working together to dominate Evan in the scene of his erotic fantasies, hoping it will be enough to rekindle trust and make all their dreams come true.

Read an excerpt ofFettered Love

Michelle's website: http://michellepolaris.com

And blog: http://michellepolarisblog.wordpress.com

Buy the book: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-9060-fettered-love.aspx

Michelle can also be found blogging at the 1-800-DOM-help. blog.

Thanks so much for dropping by, Michelle. I can't wait to read how Sarah manages to work things out with her men.

Help Egyptian Author Olivia Gates

Help Egyptian author Olivia Gates celebrate the release of her novel! As you've probably heard, Egypt has blocked Internet access so Olivia hasn't been able to promote her book. Find out how you can help at Bonnie Vanak's blog!