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March 22, 2013
Release Blitz for Knightly Desire by Lisa Fox
Today my friend Lisa Fox is taking over my blog to show off her super new release!
Hi Everyone!
I am thrilled to announce the release of my erotic, fantasy romance, KNIGHTLY DESIRE !To celebrate, I am giving away a copy to one lucky commenter on my blog. Head over to LISA FOX ROMANCE between now and Sunday, March 24, 2013 to enter!
Knightly Desire by Lisa FoxBlurb:
A routine mission turns disastrous when Knight Captain Brant and his men encounter a renegade mage. Injured and near death, Brant is brought to a nearby sanctuary of the god Ison, where the chaste sisters heal all those in need.
He is given into the care of Gabrielle, a talented healer. She is young, vivacious, bold—and a mage. She is everything wrong for him, and yet their desire and need can’t be denied.
Brant lives for his duty. Gabrielle belongs to a god. The lust-filled bond between them is powerful, but forbidden. No matter the consequences, their erotic bond cannot be ignored.
An Excerpt From: KNIGHTLY DESIRE Copyright © LISA FOX, 2013All Rights Reserved, Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Inc.
“You’re awake,” a female voice said and Brant jumped. He turned his head toward the sound and found a young woman roughly twenty years his junior sitting on a stool on the opposite side of the room. His armor, sword and shield sat on a table beside her. “The Mother feared you would never rise.”
She was a spark of brilliant light in the otherwise barren room and Brant hungrily drank her in, everything in him yearning to absorb all of her vibrant energy. He took in her round face, smooth with the innocence of her youth and marveled at the striking contrast with her wide, sapphire eyes. Those eyes held ancient wisdom in their depths and seemed to know secrets far beyond her years. That look, that shadow, added maturity and dimension to her youthful appeal, making her a devastating woman. He tried to tear his eyes away, he knew his examination was improper, but he couldn’t help himself. It had been too long since he had gazed upon anything beautiful.
She ran her hand over her short, spiky red-brown hair as she studied him. Her eyes trailed over him as she waited for him to respond, her gaze both curious and sensual. Her lips parted as she lingered over his bare chest, and when she dragged her tongue over her plump bottom lip, his cock stirred. Visions of capturing her warm, wet mouth assaulted him, and he could almost feel how soft her lips would be against his, how sweet she would taste. Blistering arousal ignited in his chest, awakening all of the nerve endings in his body, and he was suddenly, acutely aware that he was naked beneath the thin white sheet. Her gaze traveled farther down, leaving a path of fire in its wake, and when she paused at his waist, he almost gave in to the fierce, animal desire.
With a silent curse, he bit down on his tongue, hoping to temper his thundering pulse. It was completely inappropriate for him to respond to her in this manner. Especially since he had no idea who she was or what circumstances had brought him to her. He cleared his throat and tried to shake off the lust racing through his bloodstream. “The Mother?” he asked, and winced as fresh pain shot through him. “Where am I?”
“The Britnol Sanctuary of Ison,” she said, and he blinked, finally taking notice of her robes, the red and white adornments of the sacred Sisters of Ison. Brant let out a disgusted breath. Oh, but he was a fool indeed. Even without the cowl of her station—which was odd, he’d never seen a sister with her head uncovered before—he still should have recognized what she was.
“Where is everyone?” he asked. The other sanctuaries he had been to were bustling centers of activity, the sisters treating multiple patients for a variety of injuries and illnesses. He seemed to be in a private room rather than the main hall of the temple, separated from the other patients, and disquiet settled in his chest. Could it have something to do with the mage? He had been touched by magic, was he now…tainted? He quickly pushed the thought aside. He was whole, weak, but still himself. He glanced over at his newfound companion. She did not seem overly concerned about being in his presence. He didn’t think she would be so calm if there was any reason for worry.
She shrugged one shoulder. “Who knows?”
Before he could stop himself, his gaze drifted back down to her mouth and unbidden desire resurfaced in his heart. There was probably a reasonable explanation for his segregation, but their isolation tested the limits of propriety. This woman may be a sister, however youthful her appearance, she was obviously old enough to have taken her vows, but he was an outsider. “Surely they wouldn’t allow a sister to remain alone in the presence of a strange man?”
“Why not?” she asked, cocking her head to the side. The gesture was all at once innocent and impishly wicked. “They say you are a man of honor.” She touched the white stallion emblazoned upon his shield. “They say that this means it is so.” She met his eyes. “Are they wrong?”
Brant’s heart swelled with pride as he looked at the stallion on his shield. It stood for everything he believed in, everything he fought for, held dear and would die to uphold. Honor, justice, duty. He met her gaze. “No, they are not wrong.”
Her smile brightened her entire face and her eyes sparkled. “Then why do you ask?”
He laughed. He couldn’t help himself. Her whole aura demanded it. She may be innocent, but she was also a tad bit too flirtatious for a sister. When the sisters took their vows, they gave themselves to Ison alone. He wasn’t much of a follower, but he did know that Ison was a jealous, possessive god. Brant decided he would do well to remember that—for both their sakes. He forced his face back into seriousness and tried to assume as commanding a tone as possible considering he was lying in a sickbed. “Bring me the Mother. I wish to depart.”
Her smile widened and his blood heated. He had seen beautiful women before, he had mingled with and even romanced some of the refined ladies of the royal court, but none had ever stirred in him the longing that she inspired. It was thrilling. “Oh, I don’t think that’s going to happen,” she said, her tone playfully admonishing. “You were quite wounded when your men brought you here and we vowed in His name to heal you. The Mother is not going to let you go until she feels that is done.”
That was not the answer he wanted and he bristled at the confinement. He needed to get back to his men. That mage had been gathering an army. He needed to make sure that the threat had been eliminated, that everyone was safe. He was almost certain that he had succeeded, but there was always a chance that the man still lived, still posed an immediate and terrible danger. “I’m fine.”
She laughed, a joyful sound that filled the entire room. “Are you? Well then, stand up.”
He couldn’t believe his ears. Was she actually challenging him? He was so shocked, he almost laughed. “What?”
“Come on,” she said, humor and mischievousness and deep knowing in her blue eyes. “Stand up. Prove how well you are.” She rose to her feet and extended her hand to him. “If you can take even two steps, I’ll get her for you.”
She was teasing him. He shook his head in disbelief. And he was enjoying it! “Why do I have to prove anything to you?”
She smiled. “Because, Sir Knight, I am your keeper until you have recovered.”
“You?” he said, and this time he did laugh. “You’re barely old enough to be your own keeper.”
“I am older than I look and we both know that wisdom is not reliant upon age.” She raised an eyebrow and her smile transformed into a smirk. “And you have not gotten out of that bed.”
He told himself that he was not being baited. He was going to get up, prove to her how fit he was and end this ridiculous game. And he was fine. Mostly. Fine or not, he had to get back to his men and resume his command. He wrapped the sheet around his waist and rose from the bed. His legs folded beneath him.
She was by his side in an instant, holding him up. She hugged him tightly and the soft, floral scent of her filled his head. He breathed deeply, taking in her delectable fragrance. Her body moved against him, lithe and firm under the heavy, shapeless robes, and the fire that had been simmering in his blood flared back to life. He wrapped his arm around her waist, drawing her closer. Her smooth, white skin flushed a rosy pink and he could feel her breath catch. His eyes fastened on her mouth and hunger descended upon him in a wave of lust. She lifted her chin to him, her pink lips slightly parted and he leaned into her, accepting the unspoken invitation. The warm flutter of her breath tickled his lips and long buried desires swept through. He wanted to drink in her heat, her beauty, her feminineness, things that were forever missing from his life. His cock awoke with deep, throbbing need and his eyes drifted shut as everything in him yearned for one tiny taste of heaven.
The door opened and Brant started at the sound. The Grand Mother entered the room, frowning mightily as she took in the scene and the girl froze in his arms. The Mother’s steely-gray eyes fixed on the sister and he felt her twitch. “Gabrielle, attend,” the Mother commanded, and his beautiful keeper deposited him on the bed and went to the Mother’s side. “I believe it is your turn to stock the warehouse?” she asked, and Gabrielle flicked him a last look before nodding and leaving.
When the door shut behind her, the Mother turned her attention on him. “Welcome to the Britnol Sanctuary of Ison, Sir Brant,” she said. “I trust you are finding it comfortable here?”
Her voice was sharp with disapproval and it only deepened Brant’s regret for his actions. He had come into this house of a god and tried to take what didn’t belong to him, what he had no right to claim. “Mother,” he said, inclining his head to her. A formal bow would have been better, but it was the best he could manage. He did not think he could stand up again without help. “Thank you for taking me into your house of healing. I am in your debt.”
The Mother inclined her head in return. “We do our sacred duty here,” she said, and then met his eyes.Brant heard the warning loud and clear. A warning he was ashamed to have to receive. He had tarnished his own honor when he tried to take advantage of the young sister. It was not a mistake he would make again, no matter how much his desire for her enflamed his blood. She was not his for the taking.
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About the Author:
World-renowned neurosurgeon, jet fighter pilot, secret member of American royalty, seducer of legions of beautiful, outrageously sexy angels and demons and vampires and werewolves and the occasional pirate, Lisa Fox has done it all…in her own mind. In reality, she can generally be found at her desk with a cup of coffee close at hand. Or maybe a martini. It really depends on the day.Feedback, comments, opinions, words of wisdom, chocolate cake and the addresses of super hot men are always appreciated and encouraged. Please feel free to contact Lisa any time.
Email: lisa@lisafoxromance.comWebsite: www.lisafoxromance.comTwitter: @LisaFoxRomanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaFoxRomance
March 20, 2013
Release Blitz for Taking Over Me by Sara Brookes
Please welcome my awesome friend Sara Brookes who has a new book out!
Yippee—it’s release time for Taking Over Me, the first book of my Geek Kink series! To help me celebrate, some fantastic friends of mine are gracious enough to give me a hand ((A list of them can be found over on my site here) So here’s the blurb and a little snippet (there are four different snippets around the blitz). Be sure to stick around, there’s a giveaway at the end.
Blurb:
He’s everything she didn’t know she needed…
Allison would rather fix computers than worry about sex. That is, until the newest barista in town changes everything. All it takes is one hot stare with his sinful baby blues to remind her she’s not just one of the guys. She has lusty needs only he can fulfill.
Patrick’s coffee shop is on the verge of an epic failure, until Allison takes charge of his computer system. He may not know anything about motherboards, but he does know how to take control—in and out of bed. Now Patrick is determined to get what he wants—Allison in his cuffs. His sensual mastery awakens an intense passion and under his command, he’ll unlock the geek girl’s darkest desires.
Warning: Collars. Cuffs. Clamps. Coffee.You may never look at your local barista the same way again.
Excerpt:
Patrick watched, enthralled, as Allison set the bag down on a high table and slid a stack of thin glossy comic books out of the bag. Each issue was handled delicately, as if it was a precious object that needed to be held with care. He didn’t see anything in the hoard of books he recognized, but since he hadn’t seen or touched a comic book since childhood, he didn’t find that especially surprising.
He wanted to ask her about her attraction to each when his gaze fell on her face. The words caught in his throat as he became struck speechless by the sheer joy in her expression. Her chocolate-colored eyes were bright and a touch of pink darkened her cheeks.
She’d looked the very same way last night when he’d brought her screaming over the edge. He watched in fascination as she carefully scanned each book while she held it with her fingertips. This was so much more than a hobby for her. This was a very serious and unshakable passion.
Arousal pooled in his groin as he watched. When the sensation flourished without any encouragement, he realized he couldn’t wait until later. He had to have her now. Where they stood positioned them perfectly so they were hidden if someone glanced into the room. Coming fully into the room was a different matter, but that had never stopped Patrick before.
Sliding closer, he slipped his hand along her back. She squirmed, giggling softly when his fingers dipped below the hem of her skirt. In one quick motion, he lifted her skirt over her hips. Her gasp filled the small space, arrowing straight to his cock. She moved to stand, but he slid closer, dipping two fingers inside her pussy. Her elbow hit against the table, causing her to cry out in pain.
“Al? You okay?”
“I’m fine, Tony. Just being a klutz.” A moan rumbled in her throat as Patrick drove his fingers into her harder, leaning close.
“I’m going to have you.”
“Okay, let me check—”
“It wasn’t a request.” Patrick lowered his voice. “I’m going to fuck you. Right here. Right now.”
~*~
Sara Brookes is an award-winning author has always been fascinated by the strange, the unusual, the twisted and the lost (tortured heroes are her personal favorite). She is an action movie junkie, addicted to coffee and has been known to stay up until the wee hours of the morning playing RPG video games. Despite all this, she is a romantic at heart and is always a sucker for an excellent love story. Born and bred in Virginia, Sara still lives there with her husband and daughter. The entire family is owned by two cats, Galahad and Loki, who graciously allow the family to cater to their every desire.
Sara can be found:
Website: www.sarabrookes.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/Sara_BrookesFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/brookesofbooksFacebook Author Page: http://www.facebook.com/authorsarabrookesSpecial Announcement List: http://eepurl.com/mbG31
Book Link:
http://www.ellorascave.com/taking-over-me.html
Giveaway Details:
One winner will be chosen from the Rafflecopter entries for a special Swag Pack (with a limited-edition coffee mug for the coffee shop featured in Taking Over Me). Entries will be accepted from midnight 3/20 and run through midnight 3/27 (all times EST). If you’re unfamiliar with Rafflecopter, it’s an easy way to earn extra entries to the contest! But remember, it’s only mandatory to comment.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Yippee—it’s release time for Taking Over Me, the first book of my Geek Kink series! To help me celebrate, some fantastic friends of mine are gracious enough to give me a hand ((A list of them can be found over on my site here) So here’s the blurb and a little snippet (there are four different snippets around the blitz). Be sure to stick around, there’s a giveaway at the end.
Blurb:
He’s everything she didn’t know she needed…
Allison would rather fix computers than worry about sex. That is, until the newest barista in town changes everything. All it takes is one hot stare with his sinful baby blues to remind her she’s not just one of the guys. She has lusty needs only he can fulfill.
Patrick’s coffee shop is on the verge of an epic failure, until Allison takes charge of his computer system. He may not know anything about motherboards, but he does know how to take control—in and out of bed. Now Patrick is determined to get what he wants—Allison in his cuffs. His sensual mastery awakens an intense passion and under his command, he’ll unlock the geek girl’s darkest desires.
Warning: Collars. Cuffs. Clamps. Coffee.You may never look at your local barista the same way again.
Excerpt:
Patrick watched, enthralled, as Allison set the bag down on a high table and slid a stack of thin glossy comic books out of the bag. Each issue was handled delicately, as if it was a precious object that needed to be held with care. He didn’t see anything in the hoard of books he recognized, but since he hadn’t seen or touched a comic book since childhood, he didn’t find that especially surprising.
He wanted to ask her about her attraction to each when his gaze fell on her face. The words caught in his throat as he became struck speechless by the sheer joy in her expression. Her chocolate-colored eyes were bright and a touch of pink darkened her cheeks.
She’d looked the very same way last night when he’d brought her screaming over the edge. He watched in fascination as she carefully scanned each book while she held it with her fingertips. This was so much more than a hobby for her. This was a very serious and unshakable passion.
Arousal pooled in his groin as he watched. When the sensation flourished without any encouragement, he realized he couldn’t wait until later. He had to have her now. Where they stood positioned them perfectly so they were hidden if someone glanced into the room. Coming fully into the room was a different matter, but that had never stopped Patrick before.
Sliding closer, he slipped his hand along her back. She squirmed, giggling softly when his fingers dipped below the hem of her skirt. In one quick motion, he lifted her skirt over her hips. Her gasp filled the small space, arrowing straight to his cock. She moved to stand, but he slid closer, dipping two fingers inside her pussy. Her elbow hit against the table, causing her to cry out in pain.
“Al? You okay?”
“I’m fine, Tony. Just being a klutz.” A moan rumbled in her throat as Patrick drove his fingers into her harder, leaning close.
“I’m going to have you.”
“Okay, let me check—”
“It wasn’t a request.” Patrick lowered his voice. “I’m going to fuck you. Right here. Right now.”
~*~
Sara Brookes is an award-winning author has always been fascinated by the strange, the unusual, the twisted and the lost (tortured heroes are her personal favorite). She is an action movie junkie, addicted to coffee and has been known to stay up until the wee hours of the morning playing RPG video games. Despite all this, she is a romantic at heart and is always a sucker for an excellent love story. Born and bred in Virginia, Sara still lives there with her husband and daughter. The entire family is owned by two cats, Galahad and Loki, who graciously allow the family to cater to their every desire.
Sara can be found:
Website: www.sarabrookes.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/Sara_BrookesFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/brookesofbooksFacebook Author Page: http://www.facebook.com/authorsarabrookesSpecial Announcement List: http://eepurl.com/mbG31
Book Link:
http://www.ellorascave.com/taking-over-me.html
Giveaway Details:
One winner will be chosen from the Rafflecopter entries for a special Swag Pack (with a limited-edition coffee mug for the coffee shop featured in Taking Over Me). Entries will be accepted from midnight 3/20 and run through midnight 3/27 (all times EST). If you’re unfamiliar with Rafflecopter, it’s an easy way to earn extra entries to the contest! But remember, it’s only mandatory to comment.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
March 19, 2013
I'm Home!!!
I am sitting on my couch right now.
I'll repeat that for you in case you missed it. I'm sitting on my couch right now. The one in my house. It feels good to be home (and not in India). I am still jet lagged beyond belief (hello, 3:30AM), my suitcases are in the entry way (and not even opened) and I am pretty sure I am not going to get out of my PJs today, but I'm home.
In a great miracle of the airlines, out of the three flights I had home, all three were delayed. The second one so much that I missed the last flight of the night out of my US entry point to Pittsburgh and wound up stuck in a hotel for 36 hours until the next available flight. Not how I intended to spend my weekend, but I survived.
The next few weeks are going to be a bit of a blur for me while I wrap up work on the final Love Letters stories (X and Z are calling my name!) and get a final draft of my dissertation turned in. So, if I take longer than usual to get back to you over something, that's why.
Speaking of Love Letters, we are gearing up for some great promotion for the first book (Obeying Desire), releasing April 8th from Carina Press. We've been so excited about this project from the start and it is nice to know it is actually going to be out in the world soon. See my coming soon page for more information about the project.
And since I haven't shown it off here yet, how about the cover for Volume 2: Duty to Please?
Volume 2: Duty to Please
Theme: Military
Release Date: May 20, 2013
ISBN: 978-14268-9549-4
Discover four sexy stories with a military twist in Love Letters Volume 2: Duty to Please.
E Is for Entice by Emily Cale Coast Guard Petty Officer Evan Marshall knows it won't be easy proving to his hometown that he's matured—especially his former girlfriend, Ciara Knowles. Though they soon re-create some very hot memories, it may take a disaster to truly bring them together.
F Is for Fallout by Ginny Glass When Spencer Corwin returns from Iraq, all he can think about is finally meeting the woman he's been corresponding with in the flesh. But will their red-hot passion survive the fallout of learning they've both been living a lie?
G Is for Gun-Shy by Christina Thacher Colonel Jack Travis doesn't want to be partnered with buttoned-up military strategist Davina McCall—even if she's the sexiest woman he's ever seen. When a freak storm traps them in Jack's cabin, the buttons start coming undone…and things really start heating up.
H Is for Hotshot by Maggie Wells Smoke jumper Luke Whitehawk usually fights fires—when he's not fighting his sizzling attraction to pilot Tara Ferris. And Tara's determined that this is one battle Luke is destined to lose…
Available for pre-order on Amazon
I'll repeat that for you in case you missed it. I'm sitting on my couch right now. The one in my house. It feels good to be home (and not in India). I am still jet lagged beyond belief (hello, 3:30AM), my suitcases are in the entry way (and not even opened) and I am pretty sure I am not going to get out of my PJs today, but I'm home.
In a great miracle of the airlines, out of the three flights I had home, all three were delayed. The second one so much that I missed the last flight of the night out of my US entry point to Pittsburgh and wound up stuck in a hotel for 36 hours until the next available flight. Not how I intended to spend my weekend, but I survived.
The next few weeks are going to be a bit of a blur for me while I wrap up work on the final Love Letters stories (X and Z are calling my name!) and get a final draft of my dissertation turned in. So, if I take longer than usual to get back to you over something, that's why.
Speaking of Love Letters, we are gearing up for some great promotion for the first book (Obeying Desire), releasing April 8th from Carina Press. We've been so excited about this project from the start and it is nice to know it is actually going to be out in the world soon. See my coming soon page for more information about the project.
And since I haven't shown it off here yet, how about the cover for Volume 2: Duty to Please?
Volume 2: Duty to Please Theme: Military
Release Date: May 20, 2013
ISBN: 978-14268-9549-4
Discover four sexy stories with a military twist in Love Letters Volume 2: Duty to Please.
E Is for Entice by Emily Cale Coast Guard Petty Officer Evan Marshall knows it won't be easy proving to his hometown that he's matured—especially his former girlfriend, Ciara Knowles. Though they soon re-create some very hot memories, it may take a disaster to truly bring them together.
F Is for Fallout by Ginny Glass When Spencer Corwin returns from Iraq, all he can think about is finally meeting the woman he's been corresponding with in the flesh. But will their red-hot passion survive the fallout of learning they've both been living a lie?
G Is for Gun-Shy by Christina Thacher Colonel Jack Travis doesn't want to be partnered with buttoned-up military strategist Davina McCall—even if she's the sexiest woman he's ever seen. When a freak storm traps them in Jack's cabin, the buttons start coming undone…and things really start heating up.
H Is for Hotshot by Maggie Wells Smoke jumper Luke Whitehawk usually fights fires—when he's not fighting his sizzling attraction to pilot Tara Ferris. And Tara's determined that this is one battle Luke is destined to lose…
Available for pre-order on Amazon
March 13, 2013
I'm on Literary Lagniappe Today
With another "Things Heroes Love" post. This week, our handsome rich hero is getting to sleep in instead of getting up early to deal with "the real world". Stop by and check it out.
March 12, 2013
Guess where I am today?
No, the answer isn't guest blogging. Instead, I am on vacation and after a couple of great days in Delhi, it is finally Tuesday which means...
Yep! It's Taj Mahal Day! Pictures and recap to come once I am home and ready to actually process everything.
Yep! It's Taj Mahal Day! Pictures and recap to come once I am home and ready to actually process everything.
March 9, 2013
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February 28, 2013
They're Coming!
Do you know what happens on April 8th?
The first in the Love Letters series comes out! Ginny Glass, Christina Thacher, Maggie Wells, and myself have been working hard on these six books over the past year (has it seriously been that long?) and they are finally going to hit the shelves. Six books coming out over seven months. *breathes into paper bag*
Let's do this one by one so I don't have a panic attack :)
Volume 1 is subtitled Obeying Desire and has a BDSM theme to it. Here's the official copy:
Love Letters Volume 1 contains four hot novellas that will tempt you to submit to desire:
A Is for Assignment by Ginny Glass
Lane Heywood is the last person Cameron Isley wanted as his partner in an undercover investigation at a sex club. But with the sexy psychiatrist masquerading as his Domme, he'll have to submit to her erotic torment—and try to control his all-too-real lust.
B Is for Bondage by Christina Thacher
When Rachel Cooper begins BDSM lessons, she soon starts fantasizing about her instructor, Marc Thibaud. They're not supposed to have sex—until one lesson crosses the line…
C Is for Curious by Emily Cale
Mistress Rebecca Greer has had her eye on The Black Rose BDSM club's shy receptionist, so when Hilary "accidentally" interrupts one of her sessions, Rebecca decides to give her a taste to satisfy her curiosity.
D Is for Detained by Maggie Wells
He was the preacher's son; her parents owned the local sex shop. Sherry Adams and Tyler Prescott's attraction was forbidden when they were teenagers, but years later Deputy Tyler takes out his trusty handcuffs to show her just how they could be together.
So, that's Volume 1! If you didn't figure it out, A, B and D are all M/F stories and C (mine) is F/F. It'll be out in ebook wherever ebooks are sold! Plus, we already know that this one will be available through Audible, so if you prefer to listen to your smut, we'll be ready for you. We are super excited about the mix we have throughout these volumes and look forward to sharing the rest. Volume 2's cover just got finalized, so I'll post information on that one next week! You can find more information on the whole series on my Coming Soon page.
The first in the Love Letters series comes out! Ginny Glass, Christina Thacher, Maggie Wells, and myself have been working hard on these six books over the past year (has it seriously been that long?) and they are finally going to hit the shelves. Six books coming out over seven months. *breathes into paper bag*
Let's do this one by one so I don't have a panic attack :)
Volume 1 is subtitled Obeying Desire and has a BDSM theme to it. Here's the official copy:
Love Letters Volume 1 contains four hot novellas that will tempt you to submit to desire:A Is for Assignment by Ginny Glass
Lane Heywood is the last person Cameron Isley wanted as his partner in an undercover investigation at a sex club. But with the sexy psychiatrist masquerading as his Domme, he'll have to submit to her erotic torment—and try to control his all-too-real lust.
B Is for Bondage by Christina Thacher
When Rachel Cooper begins BDSM lessons, she soon starts fantasizing about her instructor, Marc Thibaud. They're not supposed to have sex—until one lesson crosses the line…
C Is for Curious by Emily Cale
Mistress Rebecca Greer has had her eye on The Black Rose BDSM club's shy receptionist, so when Hilary "accidentally" interrupts one of her sessions, Rebecca decides to give her a taste to satisfy her curiosity.
D Is for Detained by Maggie Wells
He was the preacher's son; her parents owned the local sex shop. Sherry Adams and Tyler Prescott's attraction was forbidden when they were teenagers, but years later Deputy Tyler takes out his trusty handcuffs to show her just how they could be together.
So, that's Volume 1! If you didn't figure it out, A, B and D are all M/F stories and C (mine) is F/F. It'll be out in ebook wherever ebooks are sold! Plus, we already know that this one will be available through Audible, so if you prefer to listen to your smut, we'll be ready for you. We are super excited about the mix we have throughout these volumes and look forward to sharing the rest. Volume 2's cover just got finalized, so I'll post information on that one next week! You can find more information on the whole series on my Coming Soon page.
February 15, 2013
This is your reminder that you are an adult
Or at least you should be if you're reading my blog. If you're not at least 18 (whether you think you're an adult or not), please leave.
Everyone left at least legally considered an adult? Good. I recently discovered the Adulting blog. As a twenty-something, I identify with most of the stuff she says and went and pre-ordered the book after looking through just a few posts. Particularly this one.
This morning I found an occasion to actually use the advice. I got an email from a supervisor that made me go "WTF????? What about me? I need stuff. I want things. You're ruining my life!" Okay, so that was a little overboard, but that's exactly how I felt.
I didn't write that. Instead I let the email sit unresponded to in my inbox for several hours. Enough time that I could come back and write out the proper response, which started with the word "congratulations".
It isn't as hard as it sounds, but the instant reaction I had was a good reminder that it is okay to have those thoughts, but not to share them. At least not with people who you don't trust completely. My husband, on the other hand, received a text that said the first thing.
Also relevant.
Everyone left at least legally considered an adult? Good. I recently discovered the Adulting blog. As a twenty-something, I identify with most of the stuff she says and went and pre-ordered the book after looking through just a few posts. Particularly this one.
This morning I found an occasion to actually use the advice. I got an email from a supervisor that made me go "WTF????? What about me? I need stuff. I want things. You're ruining my life!" Okay, so that was a little overboard, but that's exactly how I felt.
I didn't write that. Instead I let the email sit unresponded to in my inbox for several hours. Enough time that I could come back and write out the proper response, which started with the word "congratulations".
It isn't as hard as it sounds, but the instant reaction I had was a good reminder that it is okay to have those thoughts, but not to share them. At least not with people who you don't trust completely. My husband, on the other hand, received a text that said the first thing.
Also relevant.
February 14, 2013
It's Valentine's Day on Literary Lagniappe
Lisa Fox and I are talking about the gifts our heroes would give our heroines and giving away a $20 Amazon gift card. Come check it out and comment for your chance to win.
