Lisa Sanchez's Blog, page 28
March 18, 2011
Quiet week on the blog, busy week at home!
Happy Friday, peeps!
Song of the day- Rain, Rain, Go Away!
Hope you've all had a wonderful week. It's certainly been a busy one here in the Sanchez household. Lots of exciting news to share with you.
Let's start with the cheer stuff, shall we?
My girls competed in Sacramento this past weekend and DOMINATED. Yep, that's right. Irelynn and Taryn's Youth Gold (level 2) team took first place again, adding another win for their undefeated season. Yeah!
Taryn's Junior Red team(level 3) also took first place and hit a perfect routine. Woot! Because of their awesome performances, both teams won bids to the All Level World's competition in April. Yeah, baby! Very cool!
On the writing front, I finally completed the first draft of The Witching Hour, book 3 in the Hanaford Park series. I sent that bad boy out to my crit partners and my fabulous beta reader with the hopes they will tear it apart. I'm crazy, yes. I like editing. That's where the magic happens :D
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Stay safe and dry!
Song of the day- Rain, Rain, Go Away!
Hope you've all had a wonderful week. It's certainly been a busy one here in the Sanchez household. Lots of exciting news to share with you.
Let's start with the cheer stuff, shall we?
My girls competed in Sacramento this past weekend and DOMINATED. Yep, that's right. Irelynn and Taryn's Youth Gold (level 2) team took first place again, adding another win for their undefeated season. Yeah!
Taryn's Junior Red team(level 3) also took first place and hit a perfect routine. Woot! Because of their awesome performances, both teams won bids to the All Level World's competition in April. Yeah, baby! Very cool!
On the writing front, I finally completed the first draft of The Witching Hour, book 3 in the Hanaford Park series. I sent that bad boy out to my crit partners and my fabulous beta reader with the hopes they will tear it apart. I'm crazy, yes. I like editing. That's where the magic happens :D
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Stay safe and dry!
March 14, 2011
Meet an Author Monday!
Happy Monday, peeps!
In case you missed my post last night, IT"S HERE! My beautiful cover for my upcoming release, Obsessed, with Loose Id is here! Look how beautiful!
Squee! Not much longer now!
On to the hop!
Authors! Have a book out? Are you under contract for publication? Make sure you join in the hop. This is a great way to network your blog and let readers know who you are!
Here's how it works:
READERS:
Follow as many authors as you like. Just follow the Linky list and hop from author to author. The idea is to find as many "new to you" authors as you can, and hopefully some great new reading material as well. Leave a comment as you hop from blog to blog! We'd love to chat with you!
AUTHORS:
Follow the Meet an author Monday host (Cali Cheer Mom) along with any of the wonderfully talented authors on the list.You will need to enter your name and blog url into the Linky tool.Grab our super cute button and place it in a post. (THIS IS IMPORTANT!) If you don't create a post for the hop, your readers won't have a place to comment, and the hop will stop with you. So create a post, paste in the Linky code and start hopping!The purpose of the hop is to meet "new to you" authors and discover great new reads. Follow as many authors as you can. Leave a comment and introduce yourself!If you'd like to share the Linky list in a post on your blog ( Please do!) just follow the link and grab the code.
In case you missed my post last night, IT"S HERE! My beautiful cover for my upcoming release, Obsessed, with Loose Id is here! Look how beautiful!
Squee! Not much longer now!
On to the hop!
Authors! Have a book out? Are you under contract for publication? Make sure you join in the hop. This is a great way to network your blog and let readers know who you are!
Here's how it works:
READERS:
Follow as many authors as you like. Just follow the Linky list and hop from author to author. The idea is to find as many "new to you" authors as you can, and hopefully some great new reading material as well. Leave a comment as you hop from blog to blog! We'd love to chat with you!
AUTHORS:
Follow the Meet an author Monday host (Cali Cheer Mom) along with any of the wonderfully talented authors on the list.You will need to enter your name and blog url into the Linky tool.Grab our super cute button and place it in a post. (THIS IS IMPORTANT!) If you don't create a post for the hop, your readers won't have a place to comment, and the hop will stop with you. So create a post, paste in the Linky code and start hopping!The purpose of the hop is to meet "new to you" authors and discover great new reads. Follow as many authors as you can. Leave a comment and introduce yourself!If you'd like to share the Linky list in a post on your blog ( Please do!) just follow the link and grab the code.
March 13, 2011
Finally able to share my happy news!
Woot! Check out the rockin' cover for my upcoming romantic suspense novel, Obsessed, releasing this Spring with Loose Id! It's amazing! I'm in love!
Valerie Tibbs is the cover artist and did a fantabulous job. It's shmexy and beautiful and just plain perfect! Squeee!!!!
I'm so excited for the release of this story. It's sooo different from my Hanaford Park series. For starters, it's told in 3rd person pov, and there's not a monster or vampire in sight! Lol! There's also a lot more shmexin'. Hot, hot, hot!
Can't wait to share it with all of you.
Valerie Tibbs is the cover artist and did a fantabulous job. It's shmexy and beautiful and just plain perfect! Squeee!!!!
I'm so excited for the release of this story. It's sooo different from my Hanaford Park series. For starters, it's told in 3rd person pov, and there's not a monster or vampire in sight! Lol! There's also a lot more shmexin'. Hot, hot, hot!
Can't wait to share it with all of you.
March 10, 2011
Quick update!
Happy Thursday, peeps!
Quick post today to let you know I'm over at Larissa's Bookish Life, talking about time spent of the internet and social media. Good times!
Make sure to enter her giveaway for a chance to win copies of EOS and Pleasures Untold! Yeah, baby!
Quick post today to let you know I'm over at Larissa's Bookish Life, talking about time spent of the internet and social media. Good times!
Make sure to enter her giveaway for a chance to win copies of EOS and Pleasures Untold! Yeah, baby!
March 8, 2011
March 7, 2011
It's read an ebook week!
How stinkin' cool is that? I LOVE it!
If you haven't purchased a copy of the first two books in my Hanaford Park series yet, what are you waiting for? Ebooks = instant gratification! Woot!
Check out the "where to find my books" link above and spice up your e-reader!
If you haven't purchased a copy of the first two books in my Hanaford Park series yet, what are you waiting for? Ebooks = instant gratification! Woot!
Check out the "where to find my books" link above and spice up your e-reader!
Meet an Author Monday!
Happy Monday, peeps!
Song of the day- Trouble by Coldplay
Slow morning here in the Sanchez household. The girls competed yesterday and we've all got what I refer to as a "cheer hangover." We're tired, lol!
Unfortunately, we're not allowed to post videos from the comps any more (Major BOO!) so I'll have to make do with some pics. The girls did great, and had a good time, so I'm a happy mom :)
On to the hop!
Authors! Have a book out? Are you under contract for publication? Make sure you join in the hop. This is a great way to network your blog and let readers know who you are!
Here's how it works:
READERS:
Follow as many authors as you like. Just follow the Linky list and hop from author to author. The idea is to find as many "new to you" authors as you can, and hopefully some great new reading material as well. Leave a comment as you hop from blog to blog! We'd love to chat with you!
AUTHORS:
Follow the Meet an author Monday host (Cali Cheer Mom) along with any of the wonderfully talented authors on the list.You will need to enter your name and blog url into the Linky tool.Grab our super cute button and place it in a post. (THIS IS IMPORTANT!) If you don't create a post for the hop, your readers won't have a place to comment, and the hop will stop with you. So create a post, paste in the Linky code and start hopping!The purpose of the hop is to meet "new to you" authors and discover great new reads. Follow as many authors as you can. Leave a comment and introduce yourself!If you'd like to share the Linky list in a post on your blog ( Please do!) just follow the link and grab the code.
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Song of the day- Trouble by Coldplay
Slow morning here in the Sanchez household. The girls competed yesterday and we've all got what I refer to as a "cheer hangover." We're tired, lol!
Unfortunately, we're not allowed to post videos from the comps any more (Major BOO!) so I'll have to make do with some pics. The girls did great, and had a good time, so I'm a happy mom :)
On to the hop!
Authors! Have a book out? Are you under contract for publication? Make sure you join in the hop. This is a great way to network your blog and let readers know who you are!
Here's how it works:
READERS:
Follow as many authors as you like. Just follow the Linky list and hop from author to author. The idea is to find as many "new to you" authors as you can, and hopefully some great new reading material as well. Leave a comment as you hop from blog to blog! We'd love to chat with you!
AUTHORS:
Follow the Meet an author Monday host (Cali Cheer Mom) along with any of the wonderfully talented authors on the list.You will need to enter your name and blog url into the Linky tool.Grab our super cute button and place it in a post. (THIS IS IMPORTANT!) If you don't create a post for the hop, your readers won't have a place to comment, and the hop will stop with you. So create a post, paste in the Linky code and start hopping!The purpose of the hop is to meet "new to you" authors and discover great new reads. Follow as many authors as you can. Leave a comment and introduce yourself!If you'd like to share the Linky list in a post on your blog ( Please do!) just follow the link and grab the code.
Hope you have a wonderful day!
March 5, 2011
What I'm reading next
Happy Saturday, peeps!
Song of the day- Siren Song by Bat For Lashes
With the majority of the edits done on my upcoming romantic suspense novel, Obsessed, I've had a little extra time to read. And let me stress little, lol.
Over the past week I've been happily immersed in Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark series. I just finished:
Great read! It took my a bit to warm up to Conrad, but then he stole my heart just like other heroes in this series. Bowen still remains my absolute fave.
Book I plan on starting this week are:
I've heard a lot of hype about Amanda Hocking recently and am really curious about her books. Can't wait to dive in.
What's on your tbr shelf this week?
Song of the day- Siren Song by Bat For Lashes
With the majority of the edits done on my upcoming romantic suspense novel, Obsessed, I've had a little extra time to read. And let me stress little, lol.
Over the past week I've been happily immersed in Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark series. I just finished:
Great read! It took my a bit to warm up to Conrad, but then he stole my heart just like other heroes in this series. Bowen still remains my absolute fave.
Book I plan on starting this week are:
I've heard a lot of hype about Amanda Hocking recently and am really curious about her books. Can't wait to dive in.
What's on your tbr shelf this week?
March 2, 2011
Blood, Smoke And Mirrors blog tour
Happy Thursday, peeps!
Song of the day- Beautiful by Akon
I'm so excited to welcome author Robyn Bachar to Cali Cheer Mom today! We're the third stop in Robyn's Blood, Smoke and Mirrors blog tour and I'm tickled to have her here with us. I know, as an author myself, I'm always curious about how other authors write, their process etc., so I asked Robyn to answer a few questions for us. Also, make sure to check out the details for her giveaway below!
Robyn Bachar Every bad witch has a story...http://robynbachar.com Blood, Smoke and Mirrors, Available now from Samhain Publishing
Are you a Plotter or a Panster?-
I'm a reformed pantser. I used to get writer's block about a third of the way through the story, without fail. Now I'm all about outlines, story maps, and GMC charts. I find that plotting is an enormous help when I hit a wall while writing. If I get stuck on a scene, having an outline lets me know what comes next, and I can skip it and come back to it later.
WhyRomance/Fantasy?-
I think that paranormal romance has flourished because readers enjoy the element of the fantastic it offers. It's a little something extra--a bad boy hero with attitude and fangs, or a heroine who can kick butt and throw fireballs, all wrapped up with the classic struggle of good versus evil. In my book Blood, Smoke and Mirrors the heroine Catherine Baker is a waitress and a witch. She has all the problems found in traditional romance, plus meddlesome faeries and bloodthirsty vampires.
Heroes: Alpha or Beta?-
Ooh, tough question. For me it depends on the hero. I enjoy alpha heroes to a point, especially in paranormal romance. Brooding vampire? Yes, please. But if he gets too demanding, I'm usually yelling at the heroine to kick him in the groin. (Sadly, the heroines never seem to listen.) I do love a good beta hero. Really I'm a sucker for any hero with a tortured past, alpha or beta.
Book blurb:
Even a bad witch deserves a second chance. Wrongly accused of using her magic to harm, the closest Catherine Baker comes to helping others is serving their coffee. Life as an outcast is nothing new, thanks to her father's reputation, but the injustice stings. Especially since the man she loved turned her in.
Now the man has the gall to show up and suggest she become the next Titania? She'd rather wipe that charming grin off his face with a pot of hot java to the groin.
Alexander Duquesne has never faltered in his duties as a guardian—until now. The lingering guilt over Cat's exile and the recent death of his best friend have shaken his dedication. With the murder of the old Titania, the faerie realm teeters on the brink of chaos. His new orders: keep Cat alive at all costs.
Hunted by a powerful stranger intent on drawing her into an evil web, Cat reluctantly accepts Lex's protection and the resurrected desire that comes along with it. Lex faces the fight of his life to keep her safe…and win her back. If they both survive.
Warning: This book contains one tough and snarky witch, one gorgeous guardian, explicit blood drinking, magician sex, gratuitous violence against vampires and troublemaking Shakespearean faeries.Excerpt: For the entertainment portion of our evening Lex bravely—or perhaps foolishly—decided to teach the faeries how to play Texas hold 'em poker. The only cards I own are Tarot cards, but he'd brought a deck of playing cards with him in his gym bag, and we used pretzels and chocolates as poker chips. The man displayed the patience of a saint as he tutored my cousins in the basics of the game—I'd learned it when we'd dated, though we'd bet clothing instead of snacks.Tybalt was enthralled, but Portia was slow to warm to the idea until she figured out how to cheat by magically marking the cards. Poker ended soon after that, and we turned to the Game Show Network for entertainment. Few things are quite as entertaining as watching millennia-old frost faeries shout "No deal, Howie!" at your television screen.It was a welcome break, and I could almost imagine this was a normal night of fun with my cousins. The addition of Lex didn't hurt, but it added to the strangeness. He was acting like the Lex I remembered—funny, caring, charming. I wanted to stay angry with him, but having him stand steadfast by my side today made that difficult. He was there when I needed him, which felt weird after what had occurred between us in the past.A little after midnight I kicked the faeries out and sent them home so Lex and I could get a good night's sleep before our big day tomorrow. Not that I predicted being able to sleep with the cold dread that'd settled into my stomach, but I was willing to give it a try. I gathered up the empty drinking glasses and the bag of chips we'd devoured, and brought them into the kitchen. When I returned to the living room for the second round of mess, I found the lights had been switched off. Barely visible, Lex stood at the window, staring into the night as he held the curtains aside."You need to see this.""What is it?""Might want to put your shields up in case they try to take a shot at you," he advised as I crossed the room. With a deep breath I put my shields in place, feeling the energy snap around me and then continue its new odd habit of stretching to include Lex."How are you doing that?" I looked up at him, confused."Doin' what?""You keep getting through my shields.""Huh. Probably 'cause your subconscious knows I'm not going to harm you, so there's no need to keep me out. Those vamps outside, on the other hand, they're probably not here to play cards." Lex pointed into the darkness, and I looked out the window."I don't see anything." Squinting, I pushed my glasses up on my nose and strained to see what he indicated. My eyes slowly adjusted to the rainy night. The streetlights had been doused, and this time it wasn't my fault."There." Stepping close to me, he gestured again. "Two in gangways across the street, one behind that oak tree." Following Lex's lead, I managed to spot three figures hiding in the shadows, and they were definitely not my neighbors."What are they doing?" I asked, my voice dropping to a tense whisper."Waitin'. They can't get in, so they're waitin' for us to come out. Sooner or later they'll get impatient and figure out a way to force their way in. In fact, I'm surprised they haven't tried to set your building on fire and smoke us out.""They can't, I have a ward against that too. Fire here can't grow any bigger than a stove burner.""Damn, you are good. Still, with those vultures outside it's not safe here anymore, Cat. You'll have to stay somewhere else from now on." With his point made, he let the curtains fall back into place, plunging the room into darkness, with only the light from the kitchen to see by."You're right," I reluctantly agreed."You could come stay with me.""With you?" Surprised by the suggestion, I turned to look up at him. We were standing so close I could feel the heat of his body and the light brush of his breath against my face. Nervous, I took a deep breath and unintentionally inhaled the familiar, unique scent of him. My heartbeat drowned out the steady patter of rain against the windows. With an amazing display of willpower I resisted the urge to bolt, knowing I'd only trip over something (like the cats that were still standing guard over Lex) and break my neck. Instead I took a slow step backward. "Why, you think it'd be easier to babysit me on your own turf?""I'm not babysitting you. Really, I'm protecting them from you," he teased. Grinning, he reached up and tucked a stray lock of hair that'd escaped from my braid back into place behind my ear."Thanks, that makes me feel so much better," I joked, a blush heating my face."I try. But seriously, Cat, I'll be here as long as you need me." Lex looked down at me, seeming sincere, and I shook my head at him."Don't, Lex. You're only here on orders. You'll be gone and on to the next as soon as this assignment is over.""What if I don't want that?""What if I do? I'm all for the life-saving thing, but I don't want you in my life again.""Are you sure of that?"Scowling, I took a steadying breath and prepared to launch into an explanation of the myriad reasons why I wasn't about to go through another round of heartbreak with him, but before I could speak he leaned down and brushed a kiss across my lips.A warm tingling suffused my body as soon as our lips met, the sort of electric reaction I usually associate with casting magic, but much, much better. He was hesitant at first, probably afraid I'd slap him or zot him with a spell, but when I didn't object he slowly began to deepen the kiss. My knees went weak as my good sense vanished, and I slipped my arms around him to steady myself. Lex held me close as he continued to kiss me, and I leaned into him. I'd forgotten how well we fit together. He sighed, as though my lips were delicious and he savored them."This is a bad idea," I murmured."No, this is a good idea." Lex nudged me back toward the couch, and I sat down in a less-than-graceful flop. Next he joined me and drew me into his arms."Oh yeah? How?" My hormones were obviously happy to see him, but I still had a little bit of brainpower left, enough to be skeptical of the situation."Because letting you go was a bad idea. I don't want to make that mistake again." His voice was low and strained, and I wished it wasn't so dark so I could see his expression. I sighed, a mix of old pain and new uncertainty, but he kissed me again and I stopped arguing.I relaxed into the embrace, returning the kiss passionately. I felt better instantly—safe, warm, desired. Lex stroked my braided hair and let his hand rest at the small of my back. I ran my own hands up and down his back, debating whether or not it would be a good idea to tug his shirt off, but then I felt him unhooking my bra. My pulse jumped, and my magic decided to take that opportunity to wreak havoc on a pair of unsuspecting table lamps. With an electric sizzle followed by two sharp pops the light bulbs flashed and exploded. Startled, we jumped apart, the mood broken. We stared at each other, and I felt a guilty blush heat my face."Cat—" he started, and I held a hand up to stop him before he could say anything further."I don't want to hear it. I'm going to get some new bulbs, and we're going to pretend that never happened."
Robyn is giving away a $20 GC to one randomly drawn commenter during her blog tour. Make sure to leave a comment and include your email! Pretty darn cool!
The more you comment, the better your chances of winning! You can find more info about tour dates and stops here. Good luck!
Song of the day- Beautiful by Akon
I'm so excited to welcome author Robyn Bachar to Cali Cheer Mom today! We're the third stop in Robyn's Blood, Smoke and Mirrors blog tour and I'm tickled to have her here with us. I know, as an author myself, I'm always curious about how other authors write, their process etc., so I asked Robyn to answer a few questions for us. Also, make sure to check out the details for her giveaway below!
Robyn Bachar Every bad witch has a story...http://robynbachar.com Blood, Smoke and Mirrors, Available now from Samhain Publishing
Are you a Plotter or a Panster?-
I'm a reformed pantser. I used to get writer's block about a third of the way through the story, without fail. Now I'm all about outlines, story maps, and GMC charts. I find that plotting is an enormous help when I hit a wall while writing. If I get stuck on a scene, having an outline lets me know what comes next, and I can skip it and come back to it later.
WhyRomance/Fantasy?-
I think that paranormal romance has flourished because readers enjoy the element of the fantastic it offers. It's a little something extra--a bad boy hero with attitude and fangs, or a heroine who can kick butt and throw fireballs, all wrapped up with the classic struggle of good versus evil. In my book Blood, Smoke and Mirrors the heroine Catherine Baker is a waitress and a witch. She has all the problems found in traditional romance, plus meddlesome faeries and bloodthirsty vampires.
Heroes: Alpha or Beta?-
Ooh, tough question. For me it depends on the hero. I enjoy alpha heroes to a point, especially in paranormal romance. Brooding vampire? Yes, please. But if he gets too demanding, I'm usually yelling at the heroine to kick him in the groin. (Sadly, the heroines never seem to listen.) I do love a good beta hero. Really I'm a sucker for any hero with a tortured past, alpha or beta.
Book blurb:
Even a bad witch deserves a second chance. Wrongly accused of using her magic to harm, the closest Catherine Baker comes to helping others is serving their coffee. Life as an outcast is nothing new, thanks to her father's reputation, but the injustice stings. Especially since the man she loved turned her in.
Now the man has the gall to show up and suggest she become the next Titania? She'd rather wipe that charming grin off his face with a pot of hot java to the groin.
Alexander Duquesne has never faltered in his duties as a guardian—until now. The lingering guilt over Cat's exile and the recent death of his best friend have shaken his dedication. With the murder of the old Titania, the faerie realm teeters on the brink of chaos. His new orders: keep Cat alive at all costs.
Hunted by a powerful stranger intent on drawing her into an evil web, Cat reluctantly accepts Lex's protection and the resurrected desire that comes along with it. Lex faces the fight of his life to keep her safe…and win her back. If they both survive.
Warning: This book contains one tough and snarky witch, one gorgeous guardian, explicit blood drinking, magician sex, gratuitous violence against vampires and troublemaking Shakespearean faeries.Excerpt: For the entertainment portion of our evening Lex bravely—or perhaps foolishly—decided to teach the faeries how to play Texas hold 'em poker. The only cards I own are Tarot cards, but he'd brought a deck of playing cards with him in his gym bag, and we used pretzels and chocolates as poker chips. The man displayed the patience of a saint as he tutored my cousins in the basics of the game—I'd learned it when we'd dated, though we'd bet clothing instead of snacks.Tybalt was enthralled, but Portia was slow to warm to the idea until she figured out how to cheat by magically marking the cards. Poker ended soon after that, and we turned to the Game Show Network for entertainment. Few things are quite as entertaining as watching millennia-old frost faeries shout "No deal, Howie!" at your television screen.It was a welcome break, and I could almost imagine this was a normal night of fun with my cousins. The addition of Lex didn't hurt, but it added to the strangeness. He was acting like the Lex I remembered—funny, caring, charming. I wanted to stay angry with him, but having him stand steadfast by my side today made that difficult. He was there when I needed him, which felt weird after what had occurred between us in the past.A little after midnight I kicked the faeries out and sent them home so Lex and I could get a good night's sleep before our big day tomorrow. Not that I predicted being able to sleep with the cold dread that'd settled into my stomach, but I was willing to give it a try. I gathered up the empty drinking glasses and the bag of chips we'd devoured, and brought them into the kitchen. When I returned to the living room for the second round of mess, I found the lights had been switched off. Barely visible, Lex stood at the window, staring into the night as he held the curtains aside."You need to see this.""What is it?""Might want to put your shields up in case they try to take a shot at you," he advised as I crossed the room. With a deep breath I put my shields in place, feeling the energy snap around me and then continue its new odd habit of stretching to include Lex."How are you doing that?" I looked up at him, confused."Doin' what?""You keep getting through my shields.""Huh. Probably 'cause your subconscious knows I'm not going to harm you, so there's no need to keep me out. Those vamps outside, on the other hand, they're probably not here to play cards." Lex pointed into the darkness, and I looked out the window."I don't see anything." Squinting, I pushed my glasses up on my nose and strained to see what he indicated. My eyes slowly adjusted to the rainy night. The streetlights had been doused, and this time it wasn't my fault."There." Stepping close to me, he gestured again. "Two in gangways across the street, one behind that oak tree." Following Lex's lead, I managed to spot three figures hiding in the shadows, and they were definitely not my neighbors."What are they doing?" I asked, my voice dropping to a tense whisper."Waitin'. They can't get in, so they're waitin' for us to come out. Sooner or later they'll get impatient and figure out a way to force their way in. In fact, I'm surprised they haven't tried to set your building on fire and smoke us out.""They can't, I have a ward against that too. Fire here can't grow any bigger than a stove burner.""Damn, you are good. Still, with those vultures outside it's not safe here anymore, Cat. You'll have to stay somewhere else from now on." With his point made, he let the curtains fall back into place, plunging the room into darkness, with only the light from the kitchen to see by."You're right," I reluctantly agreed."You could come stay with me.""With you?" Surprised by the suggestion, I turned to look up at him. We were standing so close I could feel the heat of his body and the light brush of his breath against my face. Nervous, I took a deep breath and unintentionally inhaled the familiar, unique scent of him. My heartbeat drowned out the steady patter of rain against the windows. With an amazing display of willpower I resisted the urge to bolt, knowing I'd only trip over something (like the cats that were still standing guard over Lex) and break my neck. Instead I took a slow step backward. "Why, you think it'd be easier to babysit me on your own turf?""I'm not babysitting you. Really, I'm protecting them from you," he teased. Grinning, he reached up and tucked a stray lock of hair that'd escaped from my braid back into place behind my ear."Thanks, that makes me feel so much better," I joked, a blush heating my face."I try. But seriously, Cat, I'll be here as long as you need me." Lex looked down at me, seeming sincere, and I shook my head at him."Don't, Lex. You're only here on orders. You'll be gone and on to the next as soon as this assignment is over.""What if I don't want that?""What if I do? I'm all for the life-saving thing, but I don't want you in my life again.""Are you sure of that?"Scowling, I took a steadying breath and prepared to launch into an explanation of the myriad reasons why I wasn't about to go through another round of heartbreak with him, but before I could speak he leaned down and brushed a kiss across my lips.A warm tingling suffused my body as soon as our lips met, the sort of electric reaction I usually associate with casting magic, but much, much better. He was hesitant at first, probably afraid I'd slap him or zot him with a spell, but when I didn't object he slowly began to deepen the kiss. My knees went weak as my good sense vanished, and I slipped my arms around him to steady myself. Lex held me close as he continued to kiss me, and I leaned into him. I'd forgotten how well we fit together. He sighed, as though my lips were delicious and he savored them."This is a bad idea," I murmured."No, this is a good idea." Lex nudged me back toward the couch, and I sat down in a less-than-graceful flop. Next he joined me and drew me into his arms."Oh yeah? How?" My hormones were obviously happy to see him, but I still had a little bit of brainpower left, enough to be skeptical of the situation."Because letting you go was a bad idea. I don't want to make that mistake again." His voice was low and strained, and I wished it wasn't so dark so I could see his expression. I sighed, a mix of old pain and new uncertainty, but he kissed me again and I stopped arguing.I relaxed into the embrace, returning the kiss passionately. I felt better instantly—safe, warm, desired. Lex stroked my braided hair and let his hand rest at the small of my back. I ran my own hands up and down his back, debating whether or not it would be a good idea to tug his shirt off, but then I felt him unhooking my bra. My pulse jumped, and my magic decided to take that opportunity to wreak havoc on a pair of unsuspecting table lamps. With an electric sizzle followed by two sharp pops the light bulbs flashed and exploded. Startled, we jumped apart, the mood broken. We stared at each other, and I felt a guilty blush heat my face."Cat—" he started, and I held a hand up to stop him before he could say anything further."I don't want to hear it. I'm going to get some new bulbs, and we're going to pretend that never happened."
Robyn is giving away a $20 GC to one randomly drawn commenter during her blog tour. Make sure to leave a comment and include your email! Pretty darn cool!
The more you comment, the better your chances of winning! You can find more info about tour dates and stops here. Good luck!
Blog tour stops... woot!
Happy Wednesday, peeps!
Song of the day- On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez
Today's post is short and sweet. I updated the page buttons above to include a page with details about the Pleasures Untold blog tour. You'll find links to each of the blogs I visited. Woot!
I'm over at Forbidden Reviews today with a special blog post you won't want to miss. Very fun!! While you're there, enter to win an ebook set of both Eve Of Samhain and Pleasures Untold!
I also received a very nice review for Eve Of Samhain from Jessica over at Confessions Of A Bookaholic. Woot!!
Also, make sure you stop by tomorrow to check out the guest post by author Robyn Bachar. The print copy of her debut novel, Blood, Smoke And Mirrors just released through Samhain Publishing. Make sure to leave a comment as she's giving away a $20 Amazon GC to one random commenter on her blog tour.
Hope you all have a wonderful day! I'm about to try to put a serious dent in my WIP. Wish me luck! Mwah!
Song of the day- On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez
Today's post is short and sweet. I updated the page buttons above to include a page with details about the Pleasures Untold blog tour. You'll find links to each of the blogs I visited. Woot!
I'm over at Forbidden Reviews today with a special blog post you won't want to miss. Very fun!! While you're there, enter to win an ebook set of both Eve Of Samhain and Pleasures Untold!
I also received a very nice review for Eve Of Samhain from Jessica over at Confessions Of A Bookaholic. Woot!!
Also, make sure you stop by tomorrow to check out the guest post by author Robyn Bachar. The print copy of her debut novel, Blood, Smoke And Mirrors just released through Samhain Publishing. Make sure to leave a comment as she's giving away a $20 Amazon GC to one random commenter on her blog tour.
Hope you all have a wonderful day! I'm about to try to put a serious dent in my WIP. Wish me luck! Mwah!
