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October 13, 2017
TORN by Lea Bronsen - Special Guest
Hi, and thank you for hosting me on your blog!
When asked what inspires me to write books, I usually say it’s something I’ve seen or heard, or I’ve been challenged to dig deeply into my imagination and come up with a crazy idea. This time, it was a premade cover. The moment I saw this dark, sensual, slightly homo erotic image of a half-naked man in a fur coat on an exquisitely colored background, I knew it had to be mine. I decided in which historical period to set the story – the obscure, mythical age of the Vikings – and the ensuing process plunged me into an exciting and not so foreign world where everyday heroes lived the same dramas and battled for the same values and desires as we do in modern society. I hope you enjoy the read!
As the second son of a Viking earl, Alv Gunnulfsen wasn't meant to inherit a throne or avenge a murder. But when his brother is slain during a raid and their father dies of grief, Alv is expected to take command and claim the killer's death. In a world of ruthless retaliation and strict social codes, he must also maneuver cleverly to protect a troublesome secret: his attraction for men.
Roeland van Dijk, a wealthy Dutch merchant settled in Norway, has done the unthinkable to protect his family — hacked off the head of a Viking rapist. The wrath of the blond savages will cost him his freedom, and possibly his own head… Unless he's willing to accept the love of another man.
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Excerpt
After a moment, Alv looked up again and almost gasped from the erotic vision in front of him. While shaving Roeland, he’d only seen his wet, hairy chest and stomach, but the handsome man moved to a kneeling position in the basin and washed his lower body. His stunning maleness made Alv hot and bothered. They had discussed, argued, shared personal details, and apologized to each other, but now, the seriousness of their conversation faded. The sight of Roeland’s cock bathing in white foam between his legs had Alv’s own cock jolt and press painfully against his pants.
Oh, Roeland attracted him on several levels—mental, emotional, and physical—and Alv longed to discover and develop more of everything with him. Hedin was an exciting lover, but nothing like what Roeland had the potential to be.
Speaking of Hedin, it’d been a surprise to see him again this morning, right after Elke left. He’d arrived in a terrible mood and refused to excuse his disappearance act. It was outrageous of a slave to come and go like that, but Alv had too much on his mind to think of punishing him.
For one, he worried about Roeland’s future. He’d inherited part of Father’s wealth, but not his title. After returning to Eðni, he’d claimed to be the only one who could decide of what to do with his brother’s murderer, but it wasn’t true. He had no standing, no support from his fellow citizens. They could choose to kill Roeland if they wanted to—all it took was a word from Mother. It made her idea to have Alv marry Elke and adopt the community’s natural heir that much more important to push through.
“There’s something we need to talk about,” he said, hoping Roeland wouldn’t oppose to the plan.
“What?”
“Normally, I would ask you, but since you’re not in a position to make decisions, I’m just going to tell you.”
“About what?” Roeland frowned.
“I’m marrying your sister.”
Roeland stood so fast in the basin, water splashed to all sides. He stepped out and leaned into Alv’s face. “Don’t you dare to touch her!”
“But I’m not…”
“Hasn’t she suffered enough?” Roeland bellowed, his dark eyes slit with anger.
By Thor, he was insanely sexy, standing naked and wet, so near Alv could feel his damp bodily heat, water drippling from his hair and rolling alongside his tanned, chiseled cheeks. Alv couldn’t help hardening more, and needed to focus on the words that came out of Roeland’s luscious mouth to be able to answer. “She has already accepted.”
About the author
Lea Bronsen likes her reads hot, fast, and edgy, and strives to give her own stories the same intensity. After venturing into dirty inner-city crime drama with her debut novel Wild Hearted, she divides her writing time between psychological thriller, romantic suspense, and dark erotic romance.
For more information about Lea Bronsen
Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter / Amazon / Pinterest
Coming Oct. 20
A dark erotic crime ménage by Lea Bronsen
If you like your men dangerous and dirty…
Ruthless drug lord Ricardo “El Loco” Ferrer launders his black money by investing in movie productions. As a teen, he learned to enjoy blow jobs in jail. Now a man of power, his favorite pastime is checking out new acting talent…and convincing them to “please” the team of producers.
Young wannabe actor Jaden Moore comes to a shady side of town to audition for a movie part. He longs to shine, wants to walk the red carpet with cameras flashing and a crowd cheering. He assures the film director and the investors he’ll do anything to reach the top, but is he willing to comply with their dirty fantasies?
Amazon.com / Amazon.uk / Smashwords / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / iTunes
Add it to your shelf on Goodreads
When asked what inspires me to write books, I usually say it’s something I’ve seen or heard, or I’ve been challenged to dig deeply into my imagination and come up with a crazy idea. This time, it was a premade cover. The moment I saw this dark, sensual, slightly homo erotic image of a half-naked man in a fur coat on an exquisitely colored background, I knew it had to be mine. I decided in which historical period to set the story – the obscure, mythical age of the Vikings – and the ensuing process plunged me into an exciting and not so foreign world where everyday heroes lived the same dramas and battled for the same values and desires as we do in modern society. I hope you enjoy the read!
As the second son of a Viking earl, Alv Gunnulfsen wasn't meant to inherit a throne or avenge a murder. But when his brother is slain during a raid and their father dies of grief, Alv is expected to take command and claim the killer's death. In a world of ruthless retaliation and strict social codes, he must also maneuver cleverly to protect a troublesome secret: his attraction for men.
Roeland van Dijk, a wealthy Dutch merchant settled in Norway, has done the unthinkable to protect his family — hacked off the head of a Viking rapist. The wrath of the blond savages will cost him his freedom, and possibly his own head… Unless he's willing to accept the love of another man.
Amazon.com / Amazon.uk / Smashwords / Barnes & Noble / iTunes / Kobo / paperback
Add it to your shelf on Goodreads
Excerpt
After a moment, Alv looked up again and almost gasped from the erotic vision in front of him. While shaving Roeland, he’d only seen his wet, hairy chest and stomach, but the handsome man moved to a kneeling position in the basin and washed his lower body. His stunning maleness made Alv hot and bothered. They had discussed, argued, shared personal details, and apologized to each other, but now, the seriousness of their conversation faded. The sight of Roeland’s cock bathing in white foam between his legs had Alv’s own cock jolt and press painfully against his pants.
Oh, Roeland attracted him on several levels—mental, emotional, and physical—and Alv longed to discover and develop more of everything with him. Hedin was an exciting lover, but nothing like what Roeland had the potential to be.
Speaking of Hedin, it’d been a surprise to see him again this morning, right after Elke left. He’d arrived in a terrible mood and refused to excuse his disappearance act. It was outrageous of a slave to come and go like that, but Alv had too much on his mind to think of punishing him.
For one, he worried about Roeland’s future. He’d inherited part of Father’s wealth, but not his title. After returning to Eðni, he’d claimed to be the only one who could decide of what to do with his brother’s murderer, but it wasn’t true. He had no standing, no support from his fellow citizens. They could choose to kill Roeland if they wanted to—all it took was a word from Mother. It made her idea to have Alv marry Elke and adopt the community’s natural heir that much more important to push through.
“There’s something we need to talk about,” he said, hoping Roeland wouldn’t oppose to the plan.
“What?”
“Normally, I would ask you, but since you’re not in a position to make decisions, I’m just going to tell you.”
“About what?” Roeland frowned.
“I’m marrying your sister.”
Roeland stood so fast in the basin, water splashed to all sides. He stepped out and leaned into Alv’s face. “Don’t you dare to touch her!”
“But I’m not…”
“Hasn’t she suffered enough?” Roeland bellowed, his dark eyes slit with anger.
By Thor, he was insanely sexy, standing naked and wet, so near Alv could feel his damp bodily heat, water drippling from his hair and rolling alongside his tanned, chiseled cheeks. Alv couldn’t help hardening more, and needed to focus on the words that came out of Roeland’s luscious mouth to be able to answer. “She has already accepted.”
About the author
Lea Bronsen likes her reads hot, fast, and edgy, and strives to give her own stories the same intensity. After venturing into dirty inner-city crime drama with her debut novel Wild Hearted, she divides her writing time between psychological thriller, romantic suspense, and dark erotic romance.
For more information about Lea Bronsen
Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter / Amazon / Pinterest
Coming Oct. 20
A dark erotic crime ménage by Lea Bronsen
If you like your men dangerous and dirty…
Ruthless drug lord Ricardo “El Loco” Ferrer launders his black money by investing in movie productions. As a teen, he learned to enjoy blow jobs in jail. Now a man of power, his favorite pastime is checking out new acting talent…and convincing them to “please” the team of producers.
Young wannabe actor Jaden Moore comes to a shady side of town to audition for a movie part. He longs to shine, wants to walk the red carpet with cameras flashing and a crowd cheering. He assures the film director and the investors he’ll do anything to reach the top, but is he willing to comply with their dirty fantasies?
Amazon.com / Amazon.uk / Smashwords / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / iTunes
Add it to your shelf on Goodreads
October 12, 2017
LAST CHANCE to Grab CASTAWAYS at Pre-Order Price
That's right, pre-order CASTAWAYS and get your copy at the introductory price of just 99c/99p - will be $2.99 - but only for a few more days!
Back Cover Information for Castaways.
Olivia Bailey is up for The Challenge. Why the heck wouldn’t she be? With mariner qualifications piled high, engineering experience to rival someone twice her age, she’s ready to take on the mighty Pacific Ocean and win.
But what about her fellow crew? Five guys, four nationalities. A billionaire’s heir who likes to take charge in every aspect of life, an outback expert with a heart-stopping smile, a Spanish chef with mouthwatering moves and sexy twins who reveal themselves slowly, until it matters, then they act fast.
An adventure was what Olivia wanted, it’s certainly what she gets. Because things at sea happen in a heartbeat, friendships grow, tempers heat and desire flares. But what about when it all upends? When the unexpected happens? Will they pull together, or will fear drag the crew of The Temptress apart?
Book #2 TEARAWAYS also available to pre-order.
Back Cover Information for Tearaways.
Having survived The Challenge, Olivia is now hitting the road with her five sexy men. Seeing them all dressed in tight leathers, with big, growling Harleys between their legs, is enough to have her pulse racing and her mouth watering. So naturally, before long bonds strengthen, love blooms and they're all enjoying the ride of their lives.
But with little more than bikes and the clothes on their backs, how will they survive a long, arduous journey? Having a billionaire's heir in their midst is no help when Dante Vidal is insisting on them being cashless and having to work for their supper.
Amongst all of that, Olivia finds herself performing a complex juggling act. Having Alpha males sparring, sparks flying and tempers flaring needs a strong woman to take charge. Is she up for the challenge of keeping her men happy, connected and most of all satisfied? One thing is for sure, it's a task she's willing to throw herself into heart, body and soul.
October 10, 2017
Mid Week Tease #MWTease #reverseharem #excerpt #whychoose
Welcome to Mid Week Tease, this week I have something new for you. Heard of reverse harem? If you have, great, if not, boy this is ace. I've been reading RH for a while but decided to write my own series. But before I tell you more about that, what is reverse harem? Basically it's having your cake and eating it! One girl, as many guys as she can handle (yes, seriously) and no jealousy, so she can have a little nibble here, a bite there, whatever she fancies and whenever she fancies it, and of course they're all devoted to her!
THE CHALLENGE is my new RH series, it's contemporary, full lenth novels and the first two books are now available for pre-order - book #1 is only 99c on pre-order which ends on 15th October so get your copy now.
*The entire series will be a FREE read on Kindle Unlimited*
Find out more about CASTAWAYS and TEARAWAYS on my website, but here's an exclusive teaser from CASTAWAYS to whet your appetite. It' taken from a scene when Mason and Olivia are walking on the beach together...
“I like you all.” She’d spoken quietly, her gaze drifting to the palm trees over his left shoulder.“We understand that.”“We?” She widened her eyes and looked back at him. “You talked about me, amongst yourselves?”“Yes, well, kind of. How guys talk, you know. A bit of grunting, the odd slap on the back.” He hesitated. “What I’m trying to say is you won’t have to cope with any snide comments or jealousy. You wanna spend time with Evan, or Harry and have fun, that’s between you guys. You wanna walk on the beach with me, that’s our time.”Now it was Olivia’s turn to let her shoulders release some tension. She hadn’t really known it was there, but clearly it had been. She’d had sex with Evan, great sex, and she didn’t regret that. But the truth was each of her castaway guys appealed to her, a lot, in their own way. And the more she got to know them, the more each was finding a space in her heart.“You’re unnervingly quiet,” Mason said, keeping hold of her hand and continuing to walk along the beach.She stared down at a shallow wave gliding around her ankles. “And Raul and Lucas?”“Of course. That goes without saying. We’re stuck here, we have to get on together. And let’s face it, any guy would be crazy not to be head over heels, heart-stoppingly, dick-achingly attracted to you.”“Hey!” She shoved her body into him and he staggered sideways a little. “You clearly skipped the romance class your twin went to.”
Back Cover Information
Olivia Bailey is up for The Challenge. Why the heck wouldn’t she be? With mariner qualifications piled high, engineering experience to rival someone twice her age, she’s ready to take on the mighty Pacific Ocean and win.
But what about her fellow crew? Five guys, four nationalities. A billionaire’s heir who likes to take charge in every aspect of life, an outback expert with a heart-stopping smile, a Spanish chef with mouthwatering moves and sexy twins who reveal themselves slowly, until it matters, then they act fast.
An adventure was what Olivia wanted, it’s certainly what she gets. Because things at sea happen in a heartbeat, friendships grow, tempers heat and desire flares. But what about when it all upends? When the unexpected happens? Will they pull together, or will fear drag the crew of The Temptress apart?
Back Cover Information
Having survived The Challenge, Olivia is now hitting the road with her five sexy men. Seeing them all dressed in tight leathers, with big, growling Harleys between their legs, is enough to have her pulse racing and her mouth watering. So naturally, before long bonds strengthen, love blooms and they're all enjoying the ride of their lives.
But with little more than bikes and the clothes on their backs, how will they survive a long, arduous journey? Having a billionaire's heir in their midst is no help when Dante Vidal is insisting on them being cashless and having to work for their supper.
Amongst all of that, Olivia finds herself performing a complex juggling act. Having Alpha males sparring, sparks flying and tempers flaring needs a strong woman to take charge. Is she up for the challenge of keeping her men happy, connected and most of all satisfied? One thing is for sure, it's a task she's willing to throw herself into heart, body and soul.
October 8, 2017
CASTAWAYS - Chapter One
Enjoy Chapter One of CASTAWAYS right here to give you a taste of what's to come...
Chapter One
Olivia Bailey pounded the treadmill. Sweat pricked at her temples and armpits, and her breaths were fast and deep. On and on she ran, staring straight ahead at the stunning vista her Portsmouth gym provided. It was the sea, the beautiful, endless sea. Choppy waves thrilled her. The wind whisking up spray delighted her. The open water was where she felt most at home.I just need this one chance.She glanced at the treadmill screen. She’d hit four kilometres in thirty minutes. Not bad for a Monday morning. Especially since she’d had a busy weekend. Working as usual on the Saturday, and out late with the girls in the evening, then spending the day with her young niece shopping on Sunday.She’d know soon—perhaps today, when the postman did his rounds. Two months she’d been waiting for the letter that would hopefully change her life. And boy did she need to get out of the rut she’d landed in. Would it be a yes or a no?Surely it would be a yes. She was the girl for the job. Her resume read like she’d been made for the role. Hell, she’d trained hard enough to make sure she was.“Hey, Olivia.” She turned at the sound of her best friend’s voice.“You coming for coffee?” Sandy asked. She was still breathing fast from her workout.“Yes, a quick one. Need to get home for the postie.”“Ah, yes. Today could be the day.”“I’ll either be celebrating later or drowning my sorrows.”“Whatever it is, I’ve got your back. Happy to wallow in misery or pop a few corks.” Sandy’s face turned serious. “Though I won’t deny, if it’s a yes, I’ll worry.”“Ha, no need.” Olivia slowed the treadmill to a walking pace and wiped her forearm across her brow. “I’m over-qualified, you know that.”“Yeah, but what about your team mates? Will they be the sort of guys who can handle a sail? Navigate in open water?”“I’d say they’ll have been as well vetted as me by The Challenge authorities, and I can certainly handle a boat.”“True. It’s going to be a mixed bag though, isn’t it?”“Yes, Dante Vidal has planned it so along with one female, hopefully me, it will be a crew made up of at least four nationalities. I just hope one of them speaks English or it will be a long few months.”“His son will. He’s American.”“Harrington Vidal, yes, of course he is.” She paused and thought of the latest hot pictures of him surfing on the beach near his home in Malibu. “I’ve seen him in the gossip mags. Can’t say I’d kick him out of bed on a cold night. The bloke is sex on a stick.”Sandy laughed. “I agree. But he’s got a queue of women lining up whenever his bed gets cold. Wasn’t he dating that supermodel? What’s her name, Fawn Deer or something like that?”Olivia turned off the treadmill and slowed to a stop. “I don’t know, but you can’t believe everything you read.”“True. They make most of it up. Anyway, if you end up sailing across the Pacific with Harrington, you can ask him about his past conquests.”“I suppose I can.” She stepped down and took a slug of icy cold water from her bottle. Delicious.“And you can also, you know…” Sandy lifted her hands to her face, and made a clicking sound. “Take some pics of his fit body for me to swoon over.”Olivia laughed. “Yeah, like I’ll have time for that. I’ll be busy trying to stay alive in the middle of the ocean.”Sandy wiped her damp brow. “I know I’ll worry about you, but I hope it’s a yes. Really I do. You deserve it.”“I bloody need it. Another year working at MC Mechanics will finish me off. I just can’t do it anymore. It’s not the engines I don’t like, it’s the monotony, every day is the same. And working Saturdays, to then have Monday off, it just eats the weekend up and no one wants to do anything on a Monday.”“I get you.” Sandy shook her head. “I really do.”
Olivia headed away from the gym on her lime-green Kawasaki—an indulgence she allowed herself as her parents charged such low rent—and arrived home late morning, about the time the village postman reached their house.The previous postie had come mid-morning, but this one liked to take his time, chat to every dog walker and gardener he came across.She started to prepare herself a banana and strawberry smoothie, keeping an eye out the front window as she did so.Suddenly he came into view. He wore a red cap and walked with his head down.Olivia’s heart rate picked up. Her stomach tightened. He was holding a clutch of letters. Was one for her?The one?She switched off the smoothie machine and the kitchen went silent. All she could hear was her pulse thudding in her ears.He kept on ambling along. He reached their front garden, the gate.Then walked on past.Disappointment dropped like a lead weight into her belly. She’d been assured today was the day the acceptance or rejection to be part of The Challenge would arrive. Perhaps the weekend had slowed the post down. Had there been a rail strike? That would do it.But just as she was resigning herself to another twenty-four hours of not knowing the course her life would take, the postman stopped. He dipped his head and sifted through the letters he was holding.Then he turned and walked back the way he’d just come.Olivia held her breath as he opened their low wrought-iron gate and stepped onto the path leading to the front door.She dashed into the hallway and stared at the brass letterbox. It wasn’t until she saw a single white envelope plop onto the mat that she exhaled.“It’s here.” She rushed for it, scooped it up, then read her name and address written in beautiful calligraphy across the front. When she turned it over, there was a splodge of golden wax with The Challenge. Vidal Inc. stamped into it.Walking back into the kitchen, she sat on a chair which looked into the rear garden. The daffodils were just finishing and several tulips bobbed their heads. Her legs were a little weak now the moment had finally come. She’d worked so hard for this. Polished her resume with another sailing navigation qualification, upped her fitness for the medical test she’d been put through and turned down a job up north that might have suited her perfectly.“Well, here goes.” She flipped it over and poked her nail beneath the seal. With a sudden flurry, to get it over with, she ripped the envelope. The paper tore and she dragged the letter out. It was folded neatly three times and she quickly opened it.Unlike the envelope it was typed, though still had the header—The Challenge—written in fancy, swirling writing. She scanned the first few lines, barely able to absorb individual words. What was it saying?She forced her mind to slow and took a deep breath.We’re delighted to inform you that you’ve been successful in your application to be one of the crew aboard Temptress.“Yes!” Olivia leaped up, holding the letter aloft. It didn’t matter what else it said. She’d done it. She’d damn well done it. Beaten the odds. Triumphed over every other applicant. She was going to America. She was going to sail the Pacific. What more could a sea-loving girl like her want?She hopped around the room, scaring the cat, and wafting the letter in front of her.Eventually she set it to one side and pressed her palms onto the kitchen counter. She pulled in a deep breath and stared at her smoothie. “Get a grip. You’ve got to be cool and level-headed. It’s one of the qualities they were looking for.” She reached for a tumbler and poured the thick pink drink into it.After collecting the letter she then sat back down. Perhaps she’d be able to concentrate now and examine the details.It took three attempts at reading the entire thing before it began to feel real. There’d be a crew of six working under Captain Harrington Vidal. Their challenge was to sail from Los Angeles to Sydney. If they were successful Harrington’s father, Dante Vidal, would donate five million pounds to the charity of Harrington’s choice.Olivia knew all this but it was nice to read it again, and instead of it being a dream, it was going to happen, for her.The crew, all under thirty years of age, would be competent in all aspects of handling the boat, navigation and survival.Again this was something she’d expected and also something she had the skills to cope with.The last paragraph thrilled her. In one week’s time she’d be flying out to Los Angeles to meet the rest of the crew. After a briefing and an overnight stay at one of the swankiest hotels in Newport, they’d be heading straight off. The state of the art yacht was ready, in tip-top condition, the letter said. All it needed were the people who’d been handpicked by Vidal’s staff to accompany his son.Olivia’s heart did another little skip. She really was going to meet Harrington Vidal, the guy she’d admired from afar for so long. Oh, she knew he’d probably be a spoiled brat, and completely in love with himself, but still, a few months of watching him on deck in just swimshorts would be good for her soul.She could only guess why his father had organized this event. And that was because his children, Harrington being the eldest, were obviously lacking in motivation to get on with life. Hell, why did they need to? Money wasn’t an incentive. The family so rich they’d never run out of the stuff. But they still needed a reason to get out of bed each day. Something to drive them forward. Which was why The Challenge had been created. And thank goodness it had, because she, Olivia Bailey, was going along for the ride.And boy, was it going to be one hell of a ride. Whether the waters were calm or wild, the Pacific held a certain magic for her. She’d never been, never dipped her toe into the largest body of water on the planet.But that was all going to change soon, and the sailor in her could hardly wait to get started.
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Chapter One
Olivia Bailey pounded the treadmill. Sweat pricked at her temples and armpits, and her breaths were fast and deep. On and on she ran, staring straight ahead at the stunning vista her Portsmouth gym provided. It was the sea, the beautiful, endless sea. Choppy waves thrilled her. The wind whisking up spray delighted her. The open water was where she felt most at home.I just need this one chance.She glanced at the treadmill screen. She’d hit four kilometres in thirty minutes. Not bad for a Monday morning. Especially since she’d had a busy weekend. Working as usual on the Saturday, and out late with the girls in the evening, then spending the day with her young niece shopping on Sunday.She’d know soon—perhaps today, when the postman did his rounds. Two months she’d been waiting for the letter that would hopefully change her life. And boy did she need to get out of the rut she’d landed in. Would it be a yes or a no?Surely it would be a yes. She was the girl for the job. Her resume read like she’d been made for the role. Hell, she’d trained hard enough to make sure she was.“Hey, Olivia.” She turned at the sound of her best friend’s voice.“You coming for coffee?” Sandy asked. She was still breathing fast from her workout.“Yes, a quick one. Need to get home for the postie.”“Ah, yes. Today could be the day.”“I’ll either be celebrating later or drowning my sorrows.”“Whatever it is, I’ve got your back. Happy to wallow in misery or pop a few corks.” Sandy’s face turned serious. “Though I won’t deny, if it’s a yes, I’ll worry.”“Ha, no need.” Olivia slowed the treadmill to a walking pace and wiped her forearm across her brow. “I’m over-qualified, you know that.”“Yeah, but what about your team mates? Will they be the sort of guys who can handle a sail? Navigate in open water?”“I’d say they’ll have been as well vetted as me by The Challenge authorities, and I can certainly handle a boat.”“True. It’s going to be a mixed bag though, isn’t it?”“Yes, Dante Vidal has planned it so along with one female, hopefully me, it will be a crew made up of at least four nationalities. I just hope one of them speaks English or it will be a long few months.”“His son will. He’s American.”“Harrington Vidal, yes, of course he is.” She paused and thought of the latest hot pictures of him surfing on the beach near his home in Malibu. “I’ve seen him in the gossip mags. Can’t say I’d kick him out of bed on a cold night. The bloke is sex on a stick.”Sandy laughed. “I agree. But he’s got a queue of women lining up whenever his bed gets cold. Wasn’t he dating that supermodel? What’s her name, Fawn Deer or something like that?”Olivia turned off the treadmill and slowed to a stop. “I don’t know, but you can’t believe everything you read.”“True. They make most of it up. Anyway, if you end up sailing across the Pacific with Harrington, you can ask him about his past conquests.”“I suppose I can.” She stepped down and took a slug of icy cold water from her bottle. Delicious.“And you can also, you know…” Sandy lifted her hands to her face, and made a clicking sound. “Take some pics of his fit body for me to swoon over.”Olivia laughed. “Yeah, like I’ll have time for that. I’ll be busy trying to stay alive in the middle of the ocean.”Sandy wiped her damp brow. “I know I’ll worry about you, but I hope it’s a yes. Really I do. You deserve it.”“I bloody need it. Another year working at MC Mechanics will finish me off. I just can’t do it anymore. It’s not the engines I don’t like, it’s the monotony, every day is the same. And working Saturdays, to then have Monday off, it just eats the weekend up and no one wants to do anything on a Monday.”“I get you.” Sandy shook her head. “I really do.”
Olivia headed away from the gym on her lime-green Kawasaki—an indulgence she allowed herself as her parents charged such low rent—and arrived home late morning, about the time the village postman reached their house.The previous postie had come mid-morning, but this one liked to take his time, chat to every dog walker and gardener he came across.She started to prepare herself a banana and strawberry smoothie, keeping an eye out the front window as she did so.Suddenly he came into view. He wore a red cap and walked with his head down.Olivia’s heart rate picked up. Her stomach tightened. He was holding a clutch of letters. Was one for her?The one?She switched off the smoothie machine and the kitchen went silent. All she could hear was her pulse thudding in her ears.He kept on ambling along. He reached their front garden, the gate.Then walked on past.Disappointment dropped like a lead weight into her belly. She’d been assured today was the day the acceptance or rejection to be part of The Challenge would arrive. Perhaps the weekend had slowed the post down. Had there been a rail strike? That would do it.But just as she was resigning herself to another twenty-four hours of not knowing the course her life would take, the postman stopped. He dipped his head and sifted through the letters he was holding.Then he turned and walked back the way he’d just come.Olivia held her breath as he opened their low wrought-iron gate and stepped onto the path leading to the front door.She dashed into the hallway and stared at the brass letterbox. It wasn’t until she saw a single white envelope plop onto the mat that she exhaled.“It’s here.” She rushed for it, scooped it up, then read her name and address written in beautiful calligraphy across the front. When she turned it over, there was a splodge of golden wax with The Challenge. Vidal Inc. stamped into it.Walking back into the kitchen, she sat on a chair which looked into the rear garden. The daffodils were just finishing and several tulips bobbed their heads. Her legs were a little weak now the moment had finally come. She’d worked so hard for this. Polished her resume with another sailing navigation qualification, upped her fitness for the medical test she’d been put through and turned down a job up north that might have suited her perfectly.“Well, here goes.” She flipped it over and poked her nail beneath the seal. With a sudden flurry, to get it over with, she ripped the envelope. The paper tore and she dragged the letter out. It was folded neatly three times and she quickly opened it.Unlike the envelope it was typed, though still had the header—The Challenge—written in fancy, swirling writing. She scanned the first few lines, barely able to absorb individual words. What was it saying?She forced her mind to slow and took a deep breath.We’re delighted to inform you that you’ve been successful in your application to be one of the crew aboard Temptress.“Yes!” Olivia leaped up, holding the letter aloft. It didn’t matter what else it said. She’d done it. She’d damn well done it. Beaten the odds. Triumphed over every other applicant. She was going to America. She was going to sail the Pacific. What more could a sea-loving girl like her want?She hopped around the room, scaring the cat, and wafting the letter in front of her.Eventually she set it to one side and pressed her palms onto the kitchen counter. She pulled in a deep breath and stared at her smoothie. “Get a grip. You’ve got to be cool and level-headed. It’s one of the qualities they were looking for.” She reached for a tumbler and poured the thick pink drink into it.After collecting the letter she then sat back down. Perhaps she’d be able to concentrate now and examine the details.It took three attempts at reading the entire thing before it began to feel real. There’d be a crew of six working under Captain Harrington Vidal. Their challenge was to sail from Los Angeles to Sydney. If they were successful Harrington’s father, Dante Vidal, would donate five million pounds to the charity of Harrington’s choice.Olivia knew all this but it was nice to read it again, and instead of it being a dream, it was going to happen, for her.The crew, all under thirty years of age, would be competent in all aspects of handling the boat, navigation and survival.Again this was something she’d expected and also something she had the skills to cope with.The last paragraph thrilled her. In one week’s time she’d be flying out to Los Angeles to meet the rest of the crew. After a briefing and an overnight stay at one of the swankiest hotels in Newport, they’d be heading straight off. The state of the art yacht was ready, in tip-top condition, the letter said. All it needed were the people who’d been handpicked by Vidal’s staff to accompany his son.Olivia’s heart did another little skip. She really was going to meet Harrington Vidal, the guy she’d admired from afar for so long. Oh, she knew he’d probably be a spoiled brat, and completely in love with himself, but still, a few months of watching him on deck in just swimshorts would be good for her soul.She could only guess why his father had organized this event. And that was because his children, Harrington being the eldest, were obviously lacking in motivation to get on with life. Hell, why did they need to? Money wasn’t an incentive. The family so rich they’d never run out of the stuff. But they still needed a reason to get out of bed each day. Something to drive them forward. Which was why The Challenge had been created. And thank goodness it had, because she, Olivia Bailey, was going along for the ride.And boy, was it going to be one hell of a ride. Whether the waters were calm or wild, the Pacific held a certain magic for her. She’d never been, never dipped her toe into the largest body of water on the planet.But that was all going to change soon, and the sailor in her could hardly wait to get started.
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October 7, 2017
#sexysnippets THE CHALLENGE #reverseharem #whychoose
Greetings! Thrilled you're here because this week I have a bargain for you. Soon to hit the shelves is the first two books in my new reverse harem series THE CHALLENGE. What's reverse harem? It's one girl, and as many guys as she can handle, and let me tell you, this heroine is good at juggling. And before you worry if she's a cheat, she isn't, the guys are all happy to share and utterly devoted to her.
Book #1 CASTAWAYS has a special pre-order price of 99c and will be out on the 15th October. Book 2 TEARAWAYS will be released on 26th October. The entire series will be available on KU.
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Olivia Bailey is up for The Challenge. Why the heck wouldn’t she be? With mariner qualifications piled high, engineering experience to rival someone twice her age, she’s ready to take on the mighty Pacific Ocean and win.
But what about her fellow crew? Five guys, four nationalities. A billionaire’s heir who likes to take charge in every aspect of life, an outback expert with a heart-stopping smile, a Spanish chef with mouthwatering moves and sexy twins who reveal themselves slowly, until it matters, then they act fast.
An adventure was what Olivia wanted, it’s certainly what she gets. Because things at sea happen in a heartbeat, friendships grow, tempers heat and desire flares. But what about when it all upends? When the unexpected happens? Will they pull together, or will fear drag the crew of The Temptress apart?
SNIPPET TAKEN FROM THE SECOND CHAPTER OF CASTAWAYS...
“And how do you think the one female of the crew is going to cope?” The reporter gestured to Olivia with the microphone.“I’m sure Liv will be fine. But go ahead, ask her yourself.” Harry regained his smile as he pointed at Olivia.Riley flapped his arms, gesturing for her to step up to the reporter.Nerves fluttered in Olivia’s stomach. She hadn’t been expecting this.“Go on, you’ll be fine,” Evan said, giving her arm a squeeze.Yes, of course I will.She stepped forward, a smile in place.“Olivia Bailey, isn’t it?” the reporter said.“Yes.”“And you’ve traveled all the way from the UK for this challenge.”“That’s right.”“And what do you make of your fellow crew members so far?”“They’re all great, and so I’ve been told, well experienced at handling a boat and spending time out at sea.”“And you? Are you experienced or are you just hoping for a fun ride with these cute guys?” She paused. “There must be a nice spot on the front deck for sunbathing and sipping champers, right?”“What?” Olivia’s cheeks heated and the muscles in her neck tensed. Had she heard this woman right?“Five big strong guys, one girl. Let’s face it, you won’t be expected to do much, and they do need some eye candy.”Eye candy!“I can assure you,” Olivia said, doing her best not to talk through gritted teeth, because that wasn’t attractive. “That I will be pulling my weight. I have been sailing for as long as I have been able stand up. Being on the water is second nature to me and, I’ll tell you something else I can find my way around an—”“I think it’s time to get going.” Harry wrapped his arm around her waist and tugged her to the left. “Thank you for your time.”
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Having survived The Challenge, Olivia is now hitting the road with her five sexy men. Seeing them all dressed in tight leathers, with big, growling Harleys between their legs, is enough to have her pulse racing and her mouth watering. So naturally, before long bonds strengthen, love blooms and they're all enjoying the ride of their lives.
But with little more than bikes and the clothes on their backs, how will they survive a long, arduous journey? Having a billionaire's heir in their midst is no help when Dante Vidal is insisting on them being cashless and having to work for their supper.
Amongst all of that, Olivia finds herself performing a complex juggling act. Having Alpha males sparring, sparks flying and tempers flaring needs a strong woman to take charge. Is she up for the challenge of keeping her men happy, connected and most of all satisfied? One thing is for sure, it's a task she's willing to throw herself into heart, body and soul.
Do enjoy the other Sexy Snippets...
October 6, 2017
Saturday Spankings - TAKING CHARGE #SatSpanks #BDSM #romance
Oh, I'm excitable this week. My new spanking novel TAKING CHARGE has just hit the shelves. Set in Westminster, London and featuring a very unusual Dom and a high-powered heroine I adored writing it and am thrilled to share this excerpt with you.
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Despite her success in the world of politics, Sheena Nichols has grown tired of spending her nights alone, and when her need for a man to take charge in the bedroom becomes too intense to ignore she seeks out a professional. But she gets much more than she bargained for...
While mastering Sheena properly is a challenge Julian Roath is more than happy to accept, he has no need for her money. When he claims her, it is purely for the pleasure of seeing her blush as she's made to kneel naked at his feet, hearing her beg as her bare bottom is soundly spanked, and feeling her writhe in ecstasy as he enjoys her body in any way he pleases.
Before she knows it, Sheena finds the strict control she's always maintained over her life slipping away as Julian shows her what it means to be thoroughly dominated. But is she truly prepared to surrender herself completely to a man who will not hesitate to take what he wants?
Excerpt
A thrill went through Sheena. She’d never taken orders like this—practically naked, and with lipstick scrawled on her chest. But she was happy to do it…for now.He moved in behind her, also on his knees and butted his groin up against her ass.She pulled in a sharp breath. There was hardness there. A thickness had lodged between her cheeks. It was over the material of her knickers but she could get a good sense of the size of him. And he was impressive.“In this position,” he said. “I can take you from behind, you pussy or your ass.” He placed his palms on her buttocks and eased them apart. “Whichever hole I want to fuck.”“Oh God.” She closed her eyes. Her ass, really?“And I can spank you.”She lost the sensation of his cock pressing up against her, but in its place his hand, gripping her butt cheek, the one he’d slapped.“I can spank you until I’m sure you’ve learned whatever lesson I’m teaching you.” He paused. “Say yes, Sir.”“Yes, Sir.”He released her, suddenly, and stood. “Don’t move.”She watched his feet as he walked past her, then followed him with her gaze as he went to where they’d eaten dinner.He poured another glass of champagne and took a sip. With it in his hand he strolled to a low table and picked up a copy of the Evening News that sat there. With both the paper and the drink in his hands he walked past her into the bedroom area. He took a seat, leaned back and set the paper on his lap. Holding his drink by the long stem, he began to read.
October 5, 2017
Muscling In - ON SALE at 99c - LONDON MENAGE
ON SALE!TODAY ONLY!
MUSCLING IN is on sale for one day only. Usual price $4.99, now 99c.
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My husband has a secret. Desires he’s kept locked away in a deep, dark place.
Determined to pry details of this forbidden longing, I had no idea how much this new side of him would turn me on. So when I met the object of his lust I couldn’t let it rest.
Edward Mooreland was a force to be reckoned with, a man who fought for his country and what he wanted. But did he want me and my husband? Would I ever experience his passion let loose or would I remain on the sidelines, watching, waiting, hoping?
One thing I knew, I wasn’t the type of girl to give in without a fight. I wanted to be part of the action too. More than part of it, I wanted to be in the goddamn middle of it with bells, whistles and fireworks when it all exploded. Yes…I wanted it all.
MUSCLING IN is book 1 in my London Menage series. It's MMF (so the guys are into each other as well as liking the girl) and is perfectly fine as a standalone read. The other two books are DESK JOB, and newly released A FIGHTER'S LOVE.
MUSCLING IN is on sale for one day only. Usual price $4.99, now 99c.
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My husband has a secret. Desires he’s kept locked away in a deep, dark place.
Determined to pry details of this forbidden longing, I had no idea how much this new side of him would turn me on. So when I met the object of his lust I couldn’t let it rest.
Edward Mooreland was a force to be reckoned with, a man who fought for his country and what he wanted. But did he want me and my husband? Would I ever experience his passion let loose or would I remain on the sidelines, watching, waiting, hoping?
One thing I knew, I wasn’t the type of girl to give in without a fight. I wanted to be part of the action too. More than part of it, I wanted to be in the goddamn middle of it with bells, whistles and fireworks when it all exploded. Yes…I wanted it all.
MUSCLING IN is book 1 in my London Menage series. It's MMF (so the guys are into each other as well as liking the girl) and is perfectly fine as a standalone read. The other two books are DESK JOB, and newly released A FIGHTER'S LOVE.
October 4, 2017
A Fighter's Love - OUT NOW
Grab A FIGHTER'S LOVE, the third book in my LONDON MENAGE series, which is out today. They're all standalone reads, they're all seriously hot, and they double up on gorgeous guys who know how to work it!
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After battling her demons, Jenny has finally found the courage to stand up for herself and fight for the life she’s always dreamed of.
What she doesn’t expect is to find that as she’s emerged from her chrysalis, she’s very much caught the attention of two super-sexy, incredibly talented boxers at the club she helps out at. They’re enchanted by her, they’ll do anything for her and heaven help anyone who tries to hurt her, including her miserly ex, Billy.
But as things heat up, it’s clear Dale and Jackson are no ordinary sparring partners. Beneath their tough exterior and lively banter, they share a softer relationship that’s kept well hidden from the rest of the world. Will Jenny be allowed into that gentle place? Can they make it work when passion and lust hits them all hard? There’s only one thing for it, and that’s to trust love in all of its forms.
Grab your copy of A FIGHTER'S LOVE now!
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After battling her demons, Jenny has finally found the courage to stand up for herself and fight for the life she’s always dreamed of.
What she doesn’t expect is to find that as she’s emerged from her chrysalis, she’s very much caught the attention of two super-sexy, incredibly talented boxers at the club she helps out at. They’re enchanted by her, they’ll do anything for her and heaven help anyone who tries to hurt her, including her miserly ex, Billy.
But as things heat up, it’s clear Dale and Jackson are no ordinary sparring partners. Beneath their tough exterior and lively banter, they share a softer relationship that’s kept well hidden from the rest of the world. Will Jenny be allowed into that gentle place? Can they make it work when passion and lust hits them all hard? There’s only one thing for it, and that’s to trust love in all of its forms.
Grab your copy of A FIGHTER'S LOVE now!
October 3, 2017
PRE-ORDER NOW - THE CHALLENGE BOOKS #1 AND #2
That's right, the first TWO books of my new reverse harem series THE CHALLENGE are available to pre-order now - both will also be available to read on Kindle Unlimited.
Grab them quick because book #1 CASTAWAYS is only going to be 99c/p for a short while.
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Olivia Bailey is up for The Challenge. Why the heck wouldn’t she be? With mariner qualifications piled high, engineering experience to rival someone twice her age, she’s ready to take on the mighty Pacific Ocean and win.
But what about her fellow crew? Five guys, four nationalities. A billionaire’s heir who likes to take charge in every aspect of life, an outback expert with a heart-stopping smile, a Spanish chef with mouthwatering moves and sexy twins who reveal themselves slowly, until it matters, then they act fast.
An adventure was what Olivia wanted, it’s certainly what she gets. Because things at sea happen in a heartbeat, friendships grow, tempers heat and desire flares. But what about when it all upends? When the unexpected happens? Will they pull together, or will fear drag the crew of The Temptress apart?
RELEASE DATE 15TH OCTOBER
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Having survived The Challenge, Olivia is now hitting the road with her five sexy men. Seeing them all dressed in tight leathers, with big, growling Harleys between their legs, is enough to have her pulse racing and her mouth watering. So naturally, before long bonds strengthen, love blooms and they’re all enjoying the ride of their lives.
But with little more than bikes and the clothes on their backs, how will they survive a long, arduous journey? Having a billionaire’s heir in their midst is no help when Dante Vidal is insisting on them being cashless and having to work for their supper.
Amongst all of that, Olivia finds herself performing a complex juggling act. Having Alpha males sparring, sparks flying and tempers flaring needs a strong woman to take charge. Is she up for the challenge of keeping her men happy, connected and most of all satisfied? One thing is for sure, it’s a task she’s willing to throw herself into heart, body and soul.
RELEASE DATE 26TH OCTOBER
Watch out for RUNAWAYS coming soon...
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