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TUESDAY TALES -WRITTEN TO THE PROMPT "PIE' FROM "IF I LOVED YOU"

Thanks for stopping by. This is a snippet from my work-in-progress, "If I Loved You". Chaz is a movie star and Megan is his finanacial advisor.
 "Meat Loaf"Chaz took a big swig of the fine champagne when she left the room. Then a big breath and let it out slowly. Calm down. Meatloaf and “I love you”. Can’t handle this.            Megan approached the dining table carrying a platter with a meatloaf covered in a chunky tomato sauce with roasted potatoes lined up on one side and green beans on the other.            “It’s…it’s beautiful,” Chaz managed, his eyes watering.            Meg put it down on the table and turned to him. He was dabbing a handkerchief to his eyes. She stepped over and hugged him.            “What’s wrong? Don’t you like meatloaf? It was the easiest recipe I had and Mark loves it so I figured you would, too.”            “It’s my favorite.”            “Then why are you upset?” He eased her arms away from him, seized his champagne, took another big swig and refilled the glass. Then he sat down where she indicated.             Megan began to cut the loaf into one-inch thick slices.            “So, give.”            His mouth watered as he watched her cut the perfectly browned meat.            “God that looks great. Okay. You deserve an explanation. On holidays when my mom was okay…between her bouts with drugs…she’d make a meatloaf. We had nothing…no money, so we ate pasta every day because it was cheap. We lived on food stamps and welfare checks most of the time. Meatloaf was the cheapest special food she could cook.”            “So it became your favorite.”            He nodded.            “She made a terrific meatloaf. I loved it. Her meatloaf was our special holiday dish. She always managed to have a small gift for me at Christmas but on Thanksgiving and Easter, we had meatloaf. I’d dream about it for days. After she died, none of my foster families made meat loaf. It was back to pasta. On Thanksgiving we had turkey and stuffing and but with so many kids there wasn’t a whole lot to go around.”
             “Do you love turkey, too?”            “I love everything about a normal Thanksgiving Day…watching the parade, football games, eating too much…”            “But you didn’t have a lot, right?”            “When you’re not used to big portions, just a normal portion makes you feel stuffed.”“I baked you an apple pie for dessert.”“Homemade apple pie? This will be a first for me.”Now it was Megan’s turn to tear up. 
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I entered the room, where Crick Sur Banden was waiting. It is dimly lit, so I can only see him in
a shadowy way. He is just returning to full strength after the Alpha Star Colony incursion and I
have been warned that he may be slightly…uncomfortable.
He waits for me, reclined on a divan and I am flanked by a team of guards, which I have paid to protect me.
Instead, I find a small and somewhat wizened old Ru’Edan waiting. His grey features are more pronounced than I had previously been led to believe. Well? Let’s get on with this. I don’t have time for vacuous questions and comments. I have plans to formulate, an empire to destroy and worlds to conquer.
Yes, yes, yes…sit down and get started.
1. Are you upset your name is not in the title?
What? No. I’m an evil genius and these kinds of questions are beneath me. In fact they are so beneath me, that I will not deign to answer this question. Next!
2. Why do you hate Duvall McCord and Chowd Sturat Sur Banden?
Well they both engender a level of hate and anger in me. Duvall McCord because he
came between me and my plans. Numerous times. Which is not acceptable. Creeping humans. Coming into our sovereign space.
Chowd. Well I may have sired him…but he’s is less than me. His mother was a human!
He is unclean. That makes him an unsatisfactory heir. But right now, he is the only
one I have. But he refuses to return and take his rightful place beside me.
3. Do you have a love interest or are you forced to be alone?
Love? There is no such thing as love. Females are only playthings and breeding stock. Nothing more!
4. Do you have any annoying habits your author did not share with us in your book?
I am perfect. I have no bad or annoying habits. Where did these questions come from anyway? Was it a human? Next!
5. Did you get the revenge you wanted?
Revenge? Revenge is such a small word. I’d rather see the annihilation of the human race. Once I get that, I will over throw the ruling senate…Are you here to spy on me? Guards!!
6. Are you happy with the profession your author chose for you and why?
I am going to liberate my people, and educate those who have been brainwashed. I have no simple profession. This is my gods given right. I will rule.
7. Are you planning to make an appearance in a sequel?
Without me, there can be no sequel. I am the reason for being. The only one who can…Yes, medic? You may pass me my Xeradax. Anyway. I am in every book in this universe.
8. Now for a personal question. Did you get any sex in the book? Was it enough or would you have liked more?
Sex? No. I don’t. Urrgh. All those nasty female earthlings? Can’t think of anything more repulsive.
9. Did you get to kiss the hero/heroine?
No? Who wrote these questions? You expect me to answer these?
Guards? Where are the guards?
10. Did you kill anyone? Did you want to?
Now, you’re talking. Yes, sit back down. As a matter of fact, I do kill quite a few. But mainly off the page. Duvall, Chowd and even Jemma get credited with more. But I’ve killed thousands over the years. Quietly. It’s a very fulfilling aspect to my role as rogue leader.
11. Did you spread any nasty rumors?
Do I spread nasty rumors? Do I look like a rumor spreader to you? Honestly, are we back to these types of questions again.
12. Did you lie?
Only as often as it gets me what I want.
13. Did your author listen to you when you tried to redirect her/him?
No. If I could get my hands on Imogene Nix…well…Mind you, I like the way her twisted mind words. There is lots and lots of
opportunity for just in time getaways.
14. Did you get enough time in the story or do you feel shortchanged?
No. I never get taken seriously. But I will change that. Once I take over the human species. I will take some as slaves. Yes, I’m thinking the crew off the Elector should be my first victims.
15. Do you want your story to become a series with you as a recurring character?
 Wouldn’t that be a fine thing. Yes, I think the entire series should be re-written with me as the central character. This time telling the truth about the subservient role those nasty dirty creeping humans would expect us to play. Highlighting my efforts at ridding the universe of all who would enter our space. Allowing me to dominate…I would take over the ruling senate…What was that? You have to leave? I’m just getting started.
 At the end of the interview, I was hustled from the room and placed on a shuttle. The guards then explained that he was more unstable than they had been led to believe and that the entire
time I had been there, I had existed in a dangerous sort of limbo.
For the record, no actual images exist of Crick Sur Banden as his concern for his safety, makes him paranoid, including that those outside his personal recruits. There are tales that sketches
have been made of him and that those have been circulated to members of the Alliance worlds and human empire.
We do, however, have images of offspring, obtained by stealth. None of his sons have survived apart from Chowd Sturat Sur Banden, however, we believe that there could be a daughter. Out
there. Somewhere.
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First Chapter Friday - First Chapter of Now and Forever 3, Blind Love

It' Friday again, time to post the first chapter of one of my books. This week it will be my newest release, Now and Forever 3, Blind Love.   Here is a bit about the book:


Can a handsome, charming, womanizing professor win the heart of a temporarily blind ballerina? Love comes to the university as Peter Caldwell, dashing Art History professor and accomplished pianist meets Lara Stewart, ballerina.  Peter can’t seduce with her with his devastating good looks because Lara can’t see. Obsessed with the one woman he can’t have, Peter has to learn how to love. Sam Caldwell joins Peter, Mac, Callie and his grandchildren. Witty and attractive, Sam isn’t looking for a woman but finds love isn’t only for the young but the young at heart as well. Small town secrets feed a blackmailer and blackmail on campus is paid with sexual favors. Blind Love is a roller coaster ride of twists and turns. This full length novel is three parts love and passion mixed with one part intrigue, stirred up with a twist of mystery and heated up to three flames. 
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 The train station in Willow Falls, NY where Peter Caldwell and his father, Sam, arrived at the beginning of Now And Forever 3, Blind Love.

An Interview with Elizabeth Black's Heroine in "Purr"!

Elizabeth Black's short story "Purr" is an erotic version of the fairy tale "Puss In Boots". She is expanding the story into a longer form in her upcoming novella "Trouble In Thigh High Boots". She would like to introduce you to Muca, the Puss In Boots character in "Purr". She would also like to whet your appetite in your first meeting with Tita, the Puss In Boots character in the longer version, "Trouble In Thigh High Boots".   1.    Are you upset your name is not in the title?Of course not. Don't be daft. If my name were in the title no one would have a clue what the book was about.  My name is Muca in "Purr" and Tita in the upcoming "Trouble In Thigh High Boots". There is a subtitle identifying "Purr" as a "Puss In Boots Twisted Tale" so that let's everyone know who the star of the book is. The same subtitle will appear with "Trouble In Thigh High Boots".
2.     Are you planning to make an appearance in a sequel? If not are you unhappy about that?Not a sequel but an extended rewrite. I even have a new name! In "Purr", my name is Muca, which is Romany for "cat". It's not my real name. In "Trouble In Thigh High Boots", my name is Tita, which is short for "la gatita", which means "female kitten" in Spanish. It's also not my real name. I only tell my real name to my true love.
3.    Now for a personal question. Is there enough sex in the book for you? Would you have liked more?
I'm very happy with the sex in the book, especially the very kinky fetish sex I have with a farmer's wife. She, her husband, and I have been friends for a very long time. What kind of kinky fetish sex, you may ask? Let me put it this way – kitties like cream.
I have much more sex in "Trouble In Thigh High Boots". After all, "Purr" is only a portion of the "Puss In Boots" story. "Trouble In Thigh High Boots" tells my entire tale. Being a cat, I can be quite randy, so I have my pick of lovers, both male and female. But I have my eye on only one person.   4.    Did you author handle your “love” scenes the way you like or was she too explicit or not explicit enough?
Oh, she let me run amok in my love scenes! In several instances I had to leave her be so she could… how shall I say it? Tend to her own needs. Then we got back into the sexy action. I did get away from her a few times to really enjoy myself. I'm a bit of an exhibitionist so having her as an audience was an instant turn-on.
5.    Is you’re hero/heroine a good kisser?
Which hero/heroine are you talking about? I won't rank my lovers although I do have favorites. Each one brings his or her own soul to their kisses. And they make me melt.
6.     Are you happy with the setting? Did you want a bigger house or car?
Well, I couldn't exactly complain about the setting since my story is already a very old fairy tale. It's what I know. I love living in the country. I especially liked the cottages the farmers lived in. I'm always welcome in that village, and it pleased me to be able to help them the way I did in "Purr". You don't get ot see me vanquish the ogre but it does happen. Look to "Trouble In Thigh High Boots" for the entire story. In "Trouble In Thigh High Boots", I was able to refurbish the ogre's castle so that it looked like someone with pride actually lived in it. That was hard work but worthwhile. Then there is the king's castle. He's quite special to me in ways you'll see when you read "Trouble In Thigh High Boots".
7.    Were you happy with your wardrobe?
Absolutely! I chose it myself. I like wearing leather fetish clothes, especially my thigh high fuck-me boots. I look quite imposing dressed in those boots and a tight leather corset. Overall I'm not really all that concerned with clothing. I like being nude much better! I'm a cat, after all. Look at that nude book cover to get an idea what I look like. I'm a ginger, through and through.
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The Arch - 300-word Story to Go with This Pic

                                      "The Arch"Taken from my current work-in-progress, "If I Loved You".   “Do you know the stone arch in the ramble in Central Park?”“I try to stay out of the ramble, I always get lost there,” Megan confessed.“Don’t worry, I know my way around. The arch is my lucky place.”“Lucky place?” She raised her eyebrows and picked up her pace to match his long stride.“I have visited the arch before every lucky break I’ve had.”“And you’re going there for luck with your Broadway audition?”Chaz laughed.“Why else?” She asked, glancing at him as they slowed down.“My secret.” He leaned over and planted a quick kiss on the tip of her nose.When they reached Eighty-First Street, Chaz steered them to the left and they ducked into the park, passing the silent, empty Diana Ross playground, wending their way deeper and deeper into the shadowed parkland, dotted with benches and spring flowers in bloom.She moved closer to him and he draped his arm around her shoulders. They wound around the maze of park paths with Chaz in the lead. “You do know you way around here, don’t you? “Told you.” He steered her to the left.“Take many girls to the Arch?” Megan peered at him in the fading light.“You’re the first.”She slipped her arm around his waist and moved up against his side. He stopped suddenly and pointed. Megan raised her gaze. “How do the stones stay together like that?” She stepped nearer, staring at the structure.He shrugged.“No idea.”“It’s a work of art.”“One kiss in the arch, then let’s go.”They got up, joined hands and walked under the arch. Chaz eased her close to him, his  lips found hers in a demanding kiss. They were so close together even a piece of paper wouldn’t slide between them.
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First Chapter Firday - Now and Forever 2, the Book of Danny

This week, the first chapter is from Now and Forever 2, the Book of Danny.
 First a few snippets of what readers are saying about this book:

Lindsay: "This is a heartwarming story of a soldier as he reintegrates back into society after suffering PTSD, not only from his brother's death but service in Iraq. Her ability to portray the horrors of what Captain Danny Maine goes through while he struggles to lead a normal life as a professor and fall in love are remarkable."
 Kathleen: "Now and Forever 2 The book of Danny wowed me."
 Jennifer:  "It's well written and unique plot captured me right from the start, had me emotional during the middle, and ended with a surprising, yet pleasing twist at the end."  
Sundee: "All in all, it was a wonderful read that tore me up in the middle, but left me satisfied in the end."  

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 Bit about the book

Can the newest professor at Kensington State escape his previous life as a killer? Leaving the Army didn't mean the war left him so Capt. Danny Maine, now teaching English, must find a way to lead a normal life. Finding love and rekindling an old friendship are not enough to defeat old demons. Danny Maine fights to free himself from war memories and dangerous men, hoping that a new love and a new Glock will bring him peace.  Now and Forever 2, the Book of Danny is a heartfelt story of love, loss and ultimate triumph that will touch your heart.  "Danny" is available in ebook and PAPERBACK:

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Interview with Syndie Winters, Heroine of "Forever Love"

Let me introduce myself.  My name is Syndie Winters.  My story “Forever Love” is told in the Love, Again Anthology. Thank you for having me stop by.  I hope that everyone enjoys my story of finding love with my hunky firefighter, T.J.   Are you upset your name is not in the title? Not really.  This book has more than my story in it, so I wouldn’t expect that my name would be in the title.  I’m just happy that my story came first. Is your love interest the way you pictured him or her? Or would you have preferred someone with a different hair color. The cover featured a beautiful picture of me and my honey.  Doesn’t he look hot?  I love that short military haircut and muscular body.  Someone must have taken a photo when we weren’t looking. Do you have any annoying habits your author did not share with us in your book? Unfortunately I chew my nails.  It is my way of handling stress.  Just imagine always having to be aware of what is going on with your father.  I feel like I have to sleep with one eye open, especially after the oven and clothes incident.   Do you have siblings? Are you close to them? I have four sisters.  We are close but each of us have gone our own ways.  None of us wanted to live in small-town Amherst, Ohio.  But now that I’m back, I am trying to get them to move back home too.  My sister, Stacey just called me the other day for some big sister advice.  I love telling them what to do.Are you planning to make an appearance in a sequel? If not are you unhappy about that? I’d love to make an appearance in the sequel.  Melissa Keir (the author) is working on two stories right now that tell about my sisters’ search for true love.  I’m sure they plan on me being in the story.  Did you author handle your “love” scenes the way you like or was she too explicit or not explicit enough? Wow.  What a personal question. It isn’t nice to kiss and tell. I guess I was glad that Melissa didn’t point it all out for everyone else.  I’m glad that I am the only one who really knows what T.J. looks like down there.  Are you happy with the setting? Did you want a bigger house or car? At first, I was disappointed to be back in Amherst.  While it was my hometown, it had some sad memories for me, T.J. dumping me, my mom’s death, the whole grunge look during high school.  You get the idea.  But once I really started being honest with myself, Amherst wasn’t a bad place.  I’m glad that T.J. and I will raise our children here.  Although I am worried about how to do this in my Dad’s house.  We are going to live with him since he has Alzheimer’s and a move would unsettle him.
  Who was your favorite supporting character? My favorite supporting character was my Dad.  He was my first hero and the guy that I measure all my boyfriends against.  He taught me how to have a strong work ethic and be optimistic in the face of tough situations. Did your story end too soon? Well my story isn’t done yet.  Just the part in Forever Love.  Hopefully Melissa will get those stories written and published so that everyone can learn more about my family and attend my wedding.  But only if you all bring a gift!  We are registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
Thank you for having me visit Jean.  I appreciate getting to share my side of the story with readers.  If readers would like to read my story, they can purchase the e-book at: Amazon  B&N  or a print copy at Ruby LionessPress . Readers can also find out what is going on with my sisters’ stories by checking out Melissa’s page ( www.melissakeir.com ). Stacey’s story “Beach Desires” will be released in June from Secret Cravings Publishing.  I hope that everyone is able to find their own “Forever Love” as I did.  COMING IN JUNE!

Can a summer fling last a lifetime? Stacey Wilder escapes to the beach for a much needed vacation and meets a woman who tempts her passion. But Stacey hid her desires growing up because small town Catholic girls don’t fall
in love with other women.
Mandy Kenzie is a Southern girl who also dealt with discrimination growing up over her choice of lovers. When she meets Stacey, sparks fly and passion ignites. But will their beach fling become a forever match or just a vacation affair?Can Stacey and Mandy make their long distance relationship work? Or will they let the prejudices of their upbringing ruin their chance at happiness?

TUESDAY TALE - PROMPT "FINGER"

Thanks for stopping by. Today's short piece is from my WIP, "If I Loved You." Financial advisor, Megan Davis, meets Chaz Duncan, movie star and her client in person for the first time...  Megan refreshed her lipstick and straightened her skirt. When she looked up, there he was standing in her doorway. She jumped slightly then smothered a small gasp..Chaz Duncan stood about five foot eleven, with a slender build and shoulders from New York to California. He had expertly trimmed rakishly long dark brown hair threatening to fall over his forehead into his eyes at any moment. His eyes were the darkest brown, intense and fringed by long black lashes. His nose was straight and just long enough. His lips were perfect with a slightly fuller lower lip, completely kissable.He wore chocolate brown pants tailored to his body and a white fitted silk shirt, open slightly at the neck revealing a hint of chest hair. The scruff on his face was the right length,  not too long to look sloppy but enough to look sexy as hell. A burnt-orange and red narrow striped tie dangled down below the unbuttoned top  button of his shirt. He was studiously casual with the brown jacket to his suit slung over his shoulder, hooked on the finger of one hand. He took a step forward and extended his hand.Meg could hardly breathe. Her mouth, suddenly dry as desert sand, managed a smile as her eyes connected with his. Instantly she understood his enormous film success as his presence filled the room the second he entered it. She took a breath and stepped forward, clasping his warm dry hand in a firm grip. “A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Duncan. Won’t you please sit down.”“Chaz, please.”Megan returned to her seat.“Coffee?” She directed her gaze at her visitor.“Love it. Black.”“Andy, coffee black and water for me.”About a gallon. A pint to drink and pour the rest over me before I burst into flame.
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Free Chapter Friday - Now and Forever 1, a Love Story

Saturday, Now and Forever, Callie's Story goes free for three days on Amazon! 
Before you read that prequel, read the first chapter of Now and Forever 1, a Love Story. It will be here for free this weekend. 


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Welcome to Willow Falls, home of Kensington State University. 


Drop in on a class. 








 
Visit the library where Callie is doing research for a paper for her Master's Degree. 







   
 Poke your head in the dean's office and meet Mac Caldwell, our hero and Eliza Baines, heroine of Now and Forever 2, the Book of Danny. But, hey, her day is coming.
















Oops, got a parking ticket! Must be some mistake. Clear it up at here at the police station. Ask for Dave Williams, the police chief. He's a friend of mine.




Grab a bite in any of the snack bars or cafes in the Student Union












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Interview with Lucy Felthouse's character, Damien!

 Join us with Lucy Felthouse   and meet  DAMIEN, FROM OFF THE SHELF1.    Are you upset your name is not in the title?No, not at all. The title is there to sum up the story, not me!2.     Is your love interest the way you pictured him or her? Or would you have preferred someone with a different hair color.Well, considering that Annalise came along when I least expected it, I didn't have anything to picture. She took me utterly by surprise and now I can't imagine life without her.3.    Do you have any annoying habits your author did not share with us in your book?Oh yes, lots. I don't think Off the Shelf had too much background on me as it basically just tells the story of how Annalise and I met and finally got it together. Though I don't think it would have been very romantic to divulge how I leave the toilet seat up, would it? ;)4.    Do you have siblings? Are you close to them?I do. I have a sister and a brother. They're both older than me, and yes, we’re fairly close. Of course we all live our own lives and don't see each other as often as we should, but we're always there for one another when we need it.5.    Any hobbies we might be interested in knowing about?Some of my interests were divulged in Off the Shelf, for example my love of books and travel. However, I also adore the outdoors and photography, though I was actually a professional photographer, so it's a little more than a hobby!6.     Are you happy with the profession your author chose for you or would you rather be working at something totally different and why?What, working in a book shop?! Are you kidding? I love books. I have to confess though, the job itself can be pretty dull at times, but I'm just lucky that when we're quiet I can go grab a book off the shelf and lose myself in it for a little while. Honestly, though, I’d love to go back to professional photography at some point, but it's tough in the current economic climate.7.     Would you like to be taller, blonder, thinner or smarter than you have been portrayed?I'd like to be taller and more muscular, I guess. But it would seem that Annalise likes me just as I am, so I'm certainly not complaining. I'm a lucky man!8.     Are you planning to make an appearance in a sequel? If not are you unhappy about that?When it comes to Lucy, never say never. She often writes stories and thinks that's the end of it, but then the characters decide they'd like more of their story to be told and nag her until she writes them. There's definitely potential for more of mine and Annalise's story to be told, so watch this space.   9.     Now for a personal question. Is there enough sex in the book for you? Would you have liked more? I would, but I can see why there wasn't tons of sex. The story is about how Annalise and I met, started dating and finally got together. Given we met in a very public place – an airport –  we weren't in a position to jump on one another straight away. Plus I'm just not that kind of guy. I wasn't sure for ages if Annalise even liked me as more than a friend. So it took us a little while to get to that stage, but she was definitely worth the wait!10.  Did you author handle your “love” scenes the way you like or was she too explicit or not explicit enough?I think she was about as explicit as it gets, to be honest! I'm just glad she was so flattering in her descriptions of me – phew!11.  Is your hero/heroine a good kisser?Annalise is an amazing kisser. When we kissed for the first time it was incredible because we'd been pussy-footing around one another for so long. But I'm happy to report that it's been just as awesome every time we've kissed since!12.  Are you happy with the setting? Did you want a bigger house or car?Who doesn't want a bigger house or better car? But it's how we live, so Lucy wrote it realistically. Who knows, maybe when I get back into photography I can start earning a decent living and can trade up!13.  How many re-writes did you have to live through?I didn’t. There were sections of the story that Lucy re-wrote, but they weren't the parts with me in them. She obviously liked me just as I was. *blushes*14.  Did your author listen to you when you tried to redirect her/him?Oh, I wouldn't do that. I'm a shy guy, and without Lucy I wouldn't even exist, so I'm not about to tell her what to do, am I?15.  Did your story end too soon?Yes and no. It had the perfect ending for what it was – a novella length piece of work. But as I said before, there's lots more to say about myself and Annalise, so I'm hoping we'll be allowed another outing at some point!16.  Did you get enough time in the story or do you feel shortchanged?Since the story is told from Annalise's perspective, I wasn't in it all the way through, except perhaps in her thoughts. But I don't feel shortchanged – it was Annalise's story, and I'm just the guy who was lucky enough to be in it with her!17.  Who was your favorite supporting character?I don't think there is one, really. Annalise and I are the main characters in our story, except for the guy that was flirting with her in Portugal. I couldn't believe it when I found out she turned him down because she liked me!18.  Do you want your story to become a series with you as a recurring character?Who wouldn’t? Maybe if Annalise and I went on a series of adventures, Lucy could write about them. But other than that, I'm just an ordinary guy with an ordinary life, so I'm not sure I'd warrant an entire series of books. 19.  Were you happy with your wardrobe?Absolutely. I'm no fashion victim, though admittedly I do dress better now Annalise has been telling me what she thinks I look nice in, and what I don't.20.  Did you fight much with your author or did you two see eye-to-eye?As I said earlier, I'm a pretty shy guy, and I'm laid back, so I let Lucy get on with it and do her thing. I'm very happy with how things turned out, though. I got the girl, didn't I?!                                                 *****
At 35, travel writer Annalise is fed up with insensitive comments about being left on the shelf. It’s not as if she doesn’t want a man, but her busy career doesn’t leave her much time for relationships. Sexy liaisons with passing acquaintances give Annalise physical satisfaction, but she needs more than that. She wants a man who will satisfy her mind as well as her body. But where will she find someone like that? It seems Annalise may be in luck when a new member of staff starts working in the bookshop at the airport she regularly travels through. Damien appears to tick all the boxes; he’s gorgeous, funny and intelligent, and he shares Annalise’s love of books and travel. The trouble is, Damien’s shy and Annalise is terrified of rejection. Can they overcome their fears and admit their feelings, or are they doomed to remain on the shelf?More info, excerpt and buy links click HERE                                             *****Lucy is a graduate of the University of Derby, where she studied Creative Writing. During her first year, she was dared to write an erotic story - so she did. It went down a storm and she's never looked back. Lucy has had stories published by Cleis Press, Constable and Robinson, House of Erotica, Noble Romance, Ravenous Romance, Resplendence Publishing, Summerhouse Publishing, Sweetmeats Press and Xcite Books. She is also the editor of Uniform Behaviour and Seducing the Myth. Find out more at Lucy's WEBSITE. Join her on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to her newsletter at: http://eepurl.com/gMQb9