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Breathe You In - the Gossip

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Dark Warrior - Pre-Order

Dark Warrior isn't officially out until the 10th of April, but if you head over the publisher site you can grab it now as an early download and it includes a steamy extra scene!

While some passions live on the surface, others—wilder, darker passions—have to be kept buried deep.
Dr. Leo Rotherham is following his calling by working in rural Kenya for the charity Medics On Hand. While he expected a primitive way of life and limited medical supplies, what he doesn't bargain on is falling for handsome village warrior, Malik.
Malik is well respected, knowledgeable and loyal to his tribe. He's also beautiful, brave, modern and, much to Leo's dismay, married. Isn't he? No, it turns out Malik is as free as the animals that roam the African plains at night.
Soon the tension is building between the two men and Leo isn't sure if he's coming or going. Whenever he's around Malik he can't help but notice the reflected look of lust in his eyes and feel the longing sizzling between them.
Malik stands too close, not close enough. Forbidden attraction simmers between them and the need grows to dizzying heights. But dare they admit to each other what it is they want? And are they brave enough to act on their desires and be honest about their lust? One thing is for sure, a passion this big, this powerful can't be contained and it's all going to explode in the most spectacular of ways.

Sunday Snog

Welcome to Sunday Snog, this week a smooch from my sexy romance Breathe You In which was released just last Friday.


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I was out of breath as I hunted for my key and climbed the one set of stairs to home. It was hard to see into my bag. Water was streaking down my face and my hair was hanging in rats’ tails around my eyes. Eventually I found the key and shoved it into the lock.“Phew, thank goodness,” I said, stepping into my flat.Ruben hurried in behind me and shut the door.“I’ll grab us some towels,” I said, racing to the laundry pile. I retrieved a couple of freshly washed pink towels that smelled of fabric conditioner and passed one to Ruben.He took it and dropped it over his head, rubbed vigorously. I did the same to mine and toed off my sandals at the same time. I dabbed my face, collected an oasis sitting in the groove of my throat and patted beneath my eyes, hoping I wasn’t displaying a panda look.Ruben buried his face in the towel then dropped it to one side. “I don’t think I’ve ever got so wet so fast,” he said, trying and failing to flatten his now fluffed up hair.“It was fun,” I said. “I’d forgotten how much I like to splash through puddles or how much I enjoy a good storm.”As I’d said the last word a tremendous boom, accompanied by white light, filled my flat. I jumped and let out a slightly hysterical squeak. “Well, that’s maybe a bit too close for comfort.”Ruben smiled, but then the smile fell. His gaze dipped and he stepped up to me. “Did you know your blouse is see-through?”“Is it?” I glanced down, automatically pressing my arm over my breasts.He caught my hand, tugged it to my side. “The best type of blouse, as far as I’m concerned.”My white blouse had indeed turned transparent, highlighting my white cotton bra and the small pebbles my nipples had become in the cool rain. I could just make them out, dark disks beneath white material.“Ruben, I...”Suddenly I was face-to-face with him. He’d picked me up, arms tight around my body and our chests pressing together. My bare feet were dangling.I put my hands on his shoulders and stared at his face. His eyelashes were still heavy with water and had become tiny triangular points. A large drip was rolling from his right temple into the fuzz of hair by his ear.“I think it’s time,” he said, his lips almost touching mine, “to pay my debt.”Beneath his wet clothes, his body felt hot and hard. There was also a seriously sexy glint in his eye that held determination and lust—a delicious combination.I pushed my hands through his damp hair and kissed him. Was vaguely aware of him walking, heading to my bedroom, as our tongues weaved together. I slanted my head, deepened the kiss, and he moaned gently, feeding me more of what I wanted.Ruben Strong.He set me on the edge of the bed, his mouth not leaving mine. I was wet, turned on, scared and excited. It was like living in a cloud—someone else’s life—but it was mine. My life. And I was here with Ruben, gorgeous Ruben who was acting more than ready to give me what I was owed.He kissed across my cheek, at the same time his caress roamed down my chest and my stomach, seeking out my fly button.I tugged at his top, wanting the wet material out of our way.He paused to fist it between his shoulder blades and drag it over his head.His chest was beautiful, the hair damp and flat with rain, his nipples, like mine, taut and hard. I looked at the scar, smooth and pink, and the neat trail of hair that feathered across his stomach then disappeared into his jeans.“Say yes,” he said, kissing my right breast through my top and bra. “Katie, say yes.”“Yes,” I murmured, lying fully back and trying to push at my trousers. “Yes, Ruben, yes.”

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I have a new novel out, Breathe You In. I did self-publish this sexy romance with a twist a few years ago and it was named a USA Today Reviewer's Recommended Read of 2013. But now it's been revamped and relaunched by my publisher, Totally Bound, it has a new chapter, new cover and is also available in paperback.
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Here's the blurb
Soul-aching desire was only the first layer of emotion around a secret I had to keep for all of time.
If the road to heaven starts in hell, then I was ready to start climbing my way out and Ruben Strong was the man to accompany me. With his devastating good looks, seductively sexy charm and lust for adrenaline, he was sure to make it a sensual and erotic experience as well as one to re-awake the passionate, throw-caution-to-the-wind woman I’d once been.
I’d given Ruben something, though, without him realizing, and that gift had come from the man I’d loved before. But I couldn’t tell Ruben. I had to keep that a tight secret even on the nights our naked bodies wound together, sought out pleasure and hit the dizzy heights of ecstasy—because Ruben had my husband’s heart, literally, and that heart was still in love with me, so it seemed, and now I was in love with Ruben.
Emotions tangled with bliss and fears were locked away as I surrendered to the touch of Ruben’s hands, the taste of his skin and the sounds of his pleasure. I couldn’t deny that Ruben had brought me back to life the same way I had him, and there was no way I was giving up that feeling, not for anyone.



Excerpt
“No, I want you there. I don’t want to spend the weekend without you, and besides, Matt’s gone, it’s us now, Katie and Ruben.”“Yes.” He stroked my cheek. “It’s us now.”“I want everyone to know it.”“Me too.” He smiled.“So you’ll come?”“Absolutely. And I’ll be on my best behavior.”I rolled my eyes. “Right, because the girls are always so well behaved.”“What I mean is, I won’t do any of this.”Suddenly I was on my back and he was over me. I giggled and wrapped my arms around his neck, my legs around his thighs. “I should think not, Mr. Strong, and certainly not in church.”“Mmm, but maybe later, at the reception.” He pressed a kiss to my lips. He tasted of wine and the salty crisps we’d been eating. “In our hotel room, maybe then I’ll have my wicked way with you and do all the things I’ve been dreaming of doing.”“I’ve unleashed a monster,” I said with a smile then groaned when the hardness of his cock, through our jeans, surged against my mound.“You really want to see my monster?”“I think I’d better. See if it can ever be tamed.”He kissed me again, slanting his head and probing deep. He swept his hand up the inside of my T-shirt, squeezed my breast then tweaked my nipple through my thin bra.I became lost in him. Every sense was focused on Ruben. A hungry need settled between my legs.“I want you now,” he whispered hotly. “Here.”We’d made love several times since he’d left hospital, but in bed, at mine—quiet, slow, intense, the same as the first time. I wasn’t complaining, it was wonderful, but this was new, this was middle-of-the-day sex, and damn, I wanted some.“Yes,” I said, “fuck me.”He raised his head, stared down at me. A devilish smile curled his lips. “Say that again.”“What?” I pushed his flopping hair back from his forehead.“What you just asked me to do.”Ah, he likes dirty talk. I can do that. “Fuck me, Ruben, fuck me now, make me come, make me scream your name.”“Oh, Jesus.” His mouth went slack. “Get naked.” He reached for his top, yanked it off, his face now a picture of urgency.I did the same with my T-shirt, wriggling on the sofa then tossing the material aside.He dipped his head to my chest, tugging at my bra.“Oi! Get a room!” shouted a deep, bellowing but distanced voice through the window.We both froze.“Shit,” Ruben said, screening my body with his. “What the…?”I looked outside. Not thirty feet from the flat was a huge basket with two men in it. A massive flame burned bright behind them, sending an orange glow over their bodies. They wore flat caps but didn’t look particularly old—one had a black moustache, the other was holding a rope.“I have got a bloody room,” Ruben shouted. “Bugger off!”The men laughed, the flame burned brighter, and they started to lift upward.“Have fun,” the one with the moustache called with a wave.“We will,” I shouted, managing to wave back as they went from view.Ruben looked down at me. “I’m really sorry about that, I had no idea they’d come so close.”I swatted his shoulder and smiled. “It was funny, they couldn’t believe their eyes. They thought they were going to see some action.”“Pervs.” Ruben grinned. “Now, where were we?”“You were just about to fuck me.”“Damn, you have such a filthy mouth.”

Breathe You In is available from
And there's more to win, because wow, do I LOVE a party! And my fabulous publisher Totally Bound are holding one to celebrate the release of Breathe You In - boy am I excited!
I really hope you can join me on Saturday 14th of March at 5 pm GMT (that's 1p.m. EST on the Totally Bound Facebook page for sexy fun, loads of contests and general mayhem! Put on your best frock, pop the cork on a bottle of something delicious and join me for an hour - or more if the party is in full swing because I'm never the first to leave - for a great time!








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Welcome to My Sexy Saturday - I'm very excited this weekend as Breathe You In is now available. Here's a snippet taken after Katie and Ruben have been caught in a rain storm...

I was out of breath as I hunted for my key and climbed the one set of stairs to home. It was hard to see into my bag. Water was streaking down my face and my hair was hanging in rats’ tails around my eyes. Eventually I found the key and shoved it into the lock.“Phew, thank goodness,” I said, stepping into my flat.Ruben hurried in behind me and shut the door.“I’ll grab us some towels,” I said, racing to the laundry pile. I retrieved a couple of freshly washed pink towels that smelled of fabric conditioner and passed one to Ruben.He took it and dropped it over his head, rubbed vigorously. I did the same to mine and toed off my sandals at the same time. I dabbed my face, collected an oasis sitting in the groove of my throat and patted beneath my eyes, hoping I wasn’t displaying a panda look.Ruben buried his face in the towel then dropped it to one side. “I don’t think I’ve ever got so wet so fast,” he said, trying and failing to flatten his now fluffed up hair.“It was fun,” I said. “I’d forgotten how much I like to splash through puddles or how much I enjoy a good storm.”As I’d said the last word a tremendous boom, accompanied by white light, filled the room. I jumped and let out a slightly hysterical squeak. “Well, that’s maybe a bit too close for comfort.”Ruben smiled, but then the smile fell. His gaze dipped and he stepped up to me. “Did you know your blouse is see-through?”“Is it?” I glanced down, automatically pressing my arm over my breasts.He caught my hand, tugged it to my side. “The best type of blouse, as far as I’m concerned.”My white blouse had indeed turned transparent, highlighting my white cotton bra and the small pebbles my nipples had become in the cool rain. I could just make them out, dark disks beneath white material.“Ruben, I...”Suddenly I was face-to-face with him. He’d picked me up, arms tight around my body and our chests pressing together. My bare feet were dangling.

Breathe You In is available from Totally Bound and all other good retailers in ebook and paperback.
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Blurb
Soul-aching desire was only the first layer of emotion around a secret I had to keep for all of time.
If the road to heaven starts in hell, then I was ready to start climbing my way out and Ruben Strong was the man to accompany me. With his devastating good looks, seductively sexy charm and lust for adrenaline, he was sure to make it a sensual and erotic experience as well as one to re-awake the passionate, throw-caution-to-the-wind woman I’d once been.
I’d given Ruben something, though, without him realizing, and that gift had come from the man I’d loved before. But I couldn’t tell Ruben. I had to keep that a tight secret even on the nights our naked bodies wound together, sought out pleasure and hit the dizzy heights of ecstasy—because Ruben had my husband’s heart, literally, and that heart was still in love with me, so it seemed, and now I was in love with Ruben.
Emotions tangled with bliss and fears were locked away as I surrendered to the touch of Ruben’s hands, the taste of his skin and the sounds of his pleasure. I couldn’t deny that Ruben had brought me back to life the same way I had him, and there was no way I was giving up that feeling, not for anyone.
Publisher's Note: This book was previously self-published. It has been expanded, revised and re-edited for release with Totally Bound Publishing. 

Totally Bound - buy from the publisher for a bonus sexy scene!Amazon (paperback)Amazon  Amazon UK  ARe

Wow, do I LOVE a party! And my fabulous publisher Totally Bound are holding one to celebrate the release of Breathe You In - boy am I excited!




I really hope you can join me on Saturday 14th of March at 5 pm GMT (that's 1p.m. EST on the Totally Bound Facebook page for sexy fun, contests and general mayhem! Put on your best frock, pop the cork on a bottle of something delicious and join me for an hour - or more if the party is in full swing because I'm never the first to leave - for a great time!

Breathe You In - Out Today!

My novel Breathe You In has been re-launched by my publisher Totally Bound and includes a whole new chapter! Out NOW!




Blurb
Soul-aching desire was only the first layer of emotion around a secret I had to keep for all of time.
If the road to heaven starts in hell, then I was ready to start climbing my way out and Ruben Strong was the man to accompany me. With his devastating good looks, seductively sexy charm and lust for adrenaline, he was sure to make it a sensual and erotic experience as well as one to re-awake the passionate, throw-caution-to-the-wind woman I’d once been.
I’d given Ruben something, though, without him realizing, and that gift had come from the man I’d loved before. But I couldn’t tell Ruben. I had to keep that a tight secret even on the nights our naked bodies wound together, sought out pleasure and hit the dizzy heights of ecstasy—because Ruben had my husband’s heart, literally, and that heart was still in love with me, so it seemed, and now I was in love with Ruben.
Emotions tangled with bliss and fears were locked away as I surrendered to the touch of Ruben’s hands, the taste of his skin and the sounds of his pleasure. I couldn’t deny that Ruben had brought me back to life the same way I had him, and there was no way I was giving up that feeling, not for anyone.
Publisher's Note: This book was previously self-published. It has been expanded, revised and re-edited for release with Totally Bound Publishing. 


Available from Totally Bound and all good ebook retailers. (Purchase from Totally Bound and you get a bonus sexy scene!)
Amazon (paperback)Amazon  Amazon UK  ARe

And wow, do I LOVE a party! And my fabulous publisher  are holding one to celebrate the release of Breathe You In - boy am I excited!
I really hope you can join me on Saturday 14th of March at 5 pm GMT (that's 1p.m. EST on the Totally Bound Facebook page for sexy fun, contests and general mayhem! Put on your best frock, pop the cork on a bottle of something delicious and join me for an hour - or more if the party is in full swing because I'm never the first to leave - for a great time!



Want to find out all the gossip - check out my Breathe You In exclusive!

PARTY!

Wow, do I LOVE a party! And my fabulous publisher Totally Bound are holding one to celebrate the release of Breathe You In - boy am I excited!
I really hope you can join me on Saturday 14th of March at 5 p.m. GMT (that's 1p.m. EST on the Totally Bound Facebook page for sexy fun, contests and general mayhem! Put on your best frock, pop the cork on a bottle of something delicious and join me for an hour - or more if the party is in full swing because I'm never the first to leave - for a great time!

Blurb
Soul-aching desire was only the first layer of emotion around a secret I had to keep for all of time.
If the road to heaven starts in hell, then I was ready to start climbing my way out and Ruben Strong was the man to accompany me. With his devastating good looks, seductively sexy charm and lust for adrenaline, he was sure to make it a sensual and erotic experience as well as one to re-awake the passionate, throw-caution-to-the-wind woman I’d once been.
I’d given Ruben something, though, without him realizing, and that gift had come from the man I’d loved before. But I couldn’t tell Ruben. I had to keep that a tight secret even on the nights our naked bodies wound together, sought out pleasure and hit the dizzy heights of ecstasy—because Ruben had my husband’s heart, literally, and that heart was still in love with me, so it seemed, and now I was in love with Ruben.
Emotions tangled with bliss and fears were locked away as I surrendered to the touch of Ruben’s hands, the taste of his skin and the sounds of his pleasure. I couldn’t deny that Ruben had brought me back to life the same way I had him, and there was no way I was giving up that feeling, not for anyone.
Publisher's Note: This book was previously self-published. It has been expanded, revised and re-edited for release with Totally Bound Publishing. 

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