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June 11, 2014
Yield to Me by Sarah Castille
New Release! Sexy fighter romance Yield to Me by Sarah Castille
BLURB
Below the belt, no-holds-barred attraction…
Amateur MMA fighter, Marcy Foster is determined to win the state championship. But dark secrets and a broken trust mean there’s one submission she just can’t master. Fortunately Club Excelsior has hired a coach who knows all the right moves.
Sexy, confident and commanding, fight consultant Jax demands control, both in and out of the ring. But once he has Marcy against the ropes, Jax knows he’s in too deep. He has the dominance to give her what she needs, but once he unleashes her hidden passions, there’s no going back.
Under Jax’s skilled hands, Marcy submits to her deepest desires. But when her personal and professional worlds collide, she is forced to face a brutal truth—yielding to her darkest needs may be the one thing that costs her the fight…and her heart.
BIO
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Sarah Castille, writes contemporary erotic romance and romantic suspense featuring blazingly hot alpha males and the women who tame them. A recovering lawyer and caffeine addict, she worked and traveled abroad before trading in her briefcase and stilettos for a handful of magic beans and a home in shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Readers can find her at sarahcastille.com.
EXCERPT
“Mount.” Jax beckoned her forward, his voice curiously husky, and for a moment she wondered if his touching exercise had affected him as much as her.
Marcy crawled up his body and then sat astride his abdomen in Full Mount. God, his stomach was rock hard. Just like the rest of him.
Jax’s body stiffened beneath her. “Christ, Marcy. Are you trying to kill me?”
Puzzled, she shrugged. “I thought you wanted me like this.”
“I do. No. Hell. I mean…to practice the submission, you need to be in High Mount.”
Understanding dawned and she tried and failed to repress a smile. “Am I mounted too low for you, Jax?” She was sorely tempted to give a little wiggle because she could feel something hard pressing into her ass and she was desperate to know if he was wearing a cup. In all her years of training she’d never affected a guy this way and she had to bite back a laugh.
His eyes blazed with liquid heat and his voice dropped to a husky bark, “Move up.”
Marcy eased herself up, her thighs parting wider as she positioned herself high on his chest, her knees under his armpits. “High Mount is easier with female fighters. Your chest is so broad…”
He cut her off with a low growl. When she glanced down to see what she’d done to irritate him this time, she was caught in the blistering heat of his gaze.
“I’m on to you, little fighter.” His eyes glinted, amused. “Don’t think for a minute you’ll distract me from doing what I came here to do.”
A smile curled her lips. All week she’d had to listen to the fighters at the gym talking about the aura of mystique surrounding Jax and his “fighter whisperer” ways. And yet his visible discomfort at her position on top of him made him seem all too human. All too male. “Wouldn’t dream of it.”
He raised an eyebrow and exhaled through gritted teeth. “How about we try for Mid Guard?” The warmth of his breath caressed her inner thighs and heat flooded her veins. How unprofessional. She’d practiced this position countless times with other fighters in the club. Not once had she ever wanted to tear off their clothes and…
“Actually, probably better if we move to Full Guard.” Jax bucked suddenly, throwing Marcy forward and onto her hands and knees, a standard defense to High Guard, but one that put her breasts within an inch of his lips.
Her nipples tightened and she quickly rolled to her back to hide her body’s response.
Jax moved into position on top of her, taking his weight on his elbows, his legs tucked between hers. So hot. So heavy. So masculine.
Dominant. Controlling.
Arousal coursed through her veins and she tried to think of anything but the erotic weight on top of her.
Coach. Training. Professional. But her body, now a live wire, wasn’t on board.
“How do you want me?” Her breathy voice shaded into a whisper.
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Filed under: Guest Blogger Tagged: Erotic Romance, Firefighter, Firemen, Sarah Castille, Yield to Me
June 9, 2014
Written Fireside: Missing You Part 2
Welcome to the second chapter of MISSING YOU, a Written Fireside story by my lovely fellow Harper Impulse Authors!!!
***Follow the story from the beginning by clicking on Part 1!!!***
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Written Fireside: Missing You – Part Two
Sam sighed in her ear, but Kaylie had no time for his protests. “Look, Sam, I know. I get it. You don’t want to see me. Trust me, I don’t want to see you either.” She stroked the whimpering dog at her feet, gently combing her fingers through his thick fur to check for any injuries. “But I’m at Max’s place and there is something very, very wrong here.”
The only reply was silence, and she could practically hear the wheels turning in Sam’s head through the phone. There were so many reasons for him to say no. She swallowed back her pride, her anger, the little part of her heart that still raced at the sound of his deep voice. “I’m asking for your help, Sam. Please.”
George licked her palm and Kaylie held her breath. She didn’t know if she could do this alone.
“I’ll be there in a half an hour,” he said.
She closed her eyes as relief flooded over her. “Thank you.”
She clicked her cell phone off and shoved it back into her pocket. For the first time in a week, the terrible feeling in her gut subsided, and she felt like she could breathe again.
She finished her examination of George, relieved to find that though the dog was covered in dirt and debris, he seemed unharmed. At least that was something positive. She raked yellow leaves out of his hair, tree bark, grass, and sage. Something jabbed her finger and she pulled her hand back, hissing from the unexpected pain.
She sucked on her injured finger while she carefully searched the dog’s coat for whatever it was that stabbed her. She found something hard and sharp in the depths of his fur and pulled it out to examine in the sunlight streaming in through the open front door.
“What the hell…?” she murmured as she held up a piece of red-painted wood.
The color brought back memories of long forgotten childhood wanderings and endless summer days. Back when her parents owned this house, and she and Max used to explore the woods like little wild creatures. She knew what it was immediately, and the realization came like a cold finger pressed against the base of her spine. It was a piece of siding from the old abandoned mansion deep in the woods, way down the tree-lined road, where it deadened into nothingness. What would George be doing down that way? Max would never let him roam so far and there was no reason for her brother to be there at all.
She tapped the fragment against her thigh while she waited for Sam to arrive, not at all pleased by this development.
MISSING YOU continues on JUNE 17 with Part 3 by ANGELA CAMPBELL!
Filed under: Free Read Tagged: Free Read, Harper Impulse, Lisa Fox, Missing You, Mystery, Suspense, Written Fireside
Short, Sexy and to the Point: Writing Novellas – Lisa Fox #Romance14
In case you missed it this weekend!
Originally posted on #Romance14:
I love writing novellas. They are quick stories, something to read in an evening with a glass of wine in comfy clothes. In this crazy, busy world, reading something short can be a little treat that doesn’t take up so much time that you start to feel guilty about the indulgence.
Writing a novella is not for everyone, but here are a few tips I’ve learned along the way about the art of writing short. Hopefully they’ll help you as well!
Keep your idea focused
Novellas are generally anywhere from 20k to 40k and that is not a lot of words. At its most basic, a romance novella can pretty much be summed up as a story that takes place in one setting, with one major conflict, and two main characters. When you begin, know the heart of your story and make sure every single word moves the plot forward.
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Filed under: News, Writing Tagged: #Romance14, Lisa Fox, Novellas, Writing, Writing Guides
June 8, 2014
Sunday Snippet
Here is a little slice of A MATTER OF LUST.
“I think I might be in love with you,” Trask said, beginning the game. It was a line that had worked many times before—the humans always seemed enchanted and amused by the concept, but it was a hollow sentiment, something meant to elicit a grin and nothing more. But as the words left his mouth, they felt different this time, almost as if they had…weight.
“Are you sure it’s love you feel?” she asked, a smile dancing along the corners of her mouth. Her eyes flicked down to his crotch. “Or something else entirely?”
Filed under: Sex God Sunday Tagged: A Matter of Lust, Erotic Romance, Paranormal Romance, Sexy Men
June 7, 2014
Saturday Video – 10 Incredible Facts About The FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is almost here!
Filed under: Saturday Video Tagged: Football, Just for Fun, The FIFA World Cup, World Cup
June 6, 2014
Join Me For #Romance14 This Weekend!
Calling all romance lovers!
Join the Romance Festival 2014 on the weekend of the 7th and 8th of June to meet your favourite romantic fiction authors, chat to other readers and writers, and get the lowdown on the best in romance, all without leaving the comfort of your own home!
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Filed under: News, Writing Tagged: #Romance14, Harper Impulse, Lisa Fox, Romance Festival, Writing
June 5, 2014
Free Reads!
Reading can be an expensive addiction. Luckily, I have a slew of free hot reads just for you! Get them all right here, whenever you’d like: http://www.lisafoxromance.com/free-reads/
Filed under: Free Read Tagged: Erotic Romance, Free, Free Read, Lisa Fox, Reading, Sexy Men
June 4, 2014
Calendar Men: Mr June – The Other Brother by Lucy Felthouse
Photographer Melodie Carr moved to New York City to escape and make a fresh start. Her soldier fiancé was killed in a friendly-fire incident in Iraq, and she has been struggling to come to terms with it ever since. She still feels strongly about needless death and those left behind, so when she sees a call for photographs for a calendar of topless men, with profits going to the Hero Family Fund, she’s eager to help out. Unfortunately, she doesn’t know any men that fit the profile, so she gives up on the idea. That is, until Patrick Brogan—her late fiance’s brother—turns up in New York. Seeing him brings up all kinds of memories, but she’s determined to push them aside and be friends with Patrick. She also realizes he’d be perfect for the calendar. But can she persuade him to take part?
Buy links: http://lucyfelthouse.co.uk/published-works/calendar-men-mr-june-the-other-brother/
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Calendar Men freebies: http://calendar-men.blogspot.co.uk/p/desktop-calendars.html
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Excerpt:
Melodie Carr reluctantly clicked delete on the e-mail with a disappointed sigh. She couldn’t contribute to the charity calendar for the Hero Family Fund, a cause very close to her heart, because she didn’t know anyone suitable to photograph. Although her photography work varied—from children to pets, landscapes to portraits, she’d done a bit of everything—she got the impression the call for calendar models sought hunky guys to create a collection to make women swoon. Unfortunately, she didn’t work with professional models and therefore had to give up on the idea. A cute dog, something she had plenty of images of, simply wouldn’t cut it.
She might not be able to contribute, but resolved to find out when the calendar would be available and do her bit to help by buying a few copies. Some eye candy on her wall would definitely not go amiss, and her friends Poppy, Lola and Charis, and her grandmother, Joyce, would no doubt appreciate it. She grinned. Joyce, always good fun, said, there’s no such thing as too much eye candy. The saucy old broad.
Her smile faded. She missed her, having not been back to Boston to see her friends and family for a while. She should ask Joyce to come and visit her in New York—she hadn’t traveled much, and would love the hustle and bustle, the endless opportunities to people watch. Maybe Melodie and the rest of the family could buy her a ticket for her birthday. She’d have to give it some thought. It sure would be nice see a familiar face, other than via Skype.
Someone pressed the buzzer to her apartment and she sighed again. It was probably a delivery driver trying to get into the building. It wouldn’t even be a package for her.
Taking her time getting to the intercom, she hoped whoever it was would go away. No such luck—the buzzer squawked again. She inhaled deeply, trying to rein in her annoyance and avoid being rude or abrupt.
“Hello?”
“Hi,” a male voice said. “Are you Melodie? Melodie Carr?”
“I am.” A caller looking for her? Had she ordered something and forgotten about it? “Who’s calling?”
“It’s Patrick,” the voice replied. “Patrick Brogan.”
“Patrick….” Speechless, she laid a hand on the wall to steady herself as the bottom dropped out of her world. Evidently, running to New York—albeit under the pretense of a good career move—hadn’t been enough. Her past still followed her, still tried to flood her with reminders of what she’d lost.
“Melodie?”
Damn, the man’s persistent. She never should have admitted her identity before asking his. She could have told him he’d gotten the wrong place and sent him away.
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Author Bio:
Lucy Felthouse is a very busy woman! She writes erotica and erotic romance in a variety of subgenres and pairings, and has over 100 publications to her name, with many more in the pipeline. These include several editions of Best Bondage Erotica, Best Women’s Erotica 2013 and Best Erotic Romance 2014. Another string to her bow is editing, and she has edited and co-edited a number of anthologies, and also edits for a small publishing house. She owns Erotica For All, is book editor for Cliterati, and is one eighth of The Brit Babes. Find out more at http://www.lucyfelthouse.co.uk. Join her on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to her newsletter at: http://eepurl.com/gMQb9
Filed under: Guest Blogger Tagged: Calendar Men, Erotic Romance, Lucy Felthouse, New York City, The Other Brother
June 3, 2014
June 2, 2014
Happy Birthday Donatien Alphonse François!
You might also know him as the Marquis de Sade. I can think of several ways to celebrate appropriately. How about you?
Filed under: Holiday, Hot Men Tagged: BDSM, Celebration, Leather, Libertine, Marquis de Sade, Sexy Men
