Riley Shane's Blog, page 6
January 20, 2011
What's on your nightstand?
We're only 5 days away from the release of
Two-Man Advantage
and I'm doing two things to keep myself from climbing the walls: 1) Working on the sequel (Samson's story - you'll hear a bit about him in Two-Man Advantage) and 2) reading.
So what's on my virtual nightstand this week? Well, I just finished Melinda Barron's Master of the Sun (I always enjoy Mel's work) and now I'm reading the His for the Holidays anthology. Four talented male/male romance authors' stories in one anthology? I'm game ;)
Note: Each of the stories are also sold individually by the publisher, Carina Press.
His for the Holidays by LB Gregg, Harper Fox, Z.A. Maxfield, and Josh Lanyon
Carina Press
Contemporary Male/Male Romance [image error]
Click here to buy.
ISBN: 9781426890833
Hope brightens a bleak Edinburgh December. A man gets a second chance with his high school crush. A decade-long game of cat and mouse comes to a passionate conclusion. And Santa Claus drives a red muscle car. Heat up your holidays with this collection of four festive tales from some of the top talent in the male/male genre.
So what's on my virtual nightstand this week? Well, I just finished Melinda Barron's Master of the Sun (I always enjoy Mel's work) and now I'm reading the His for the Holidays anthology. Four talented male/male romance authors' stories in one anthology? I'm game ;)
Note: Each of the stories are also sold individually by the publisher, Carina Press.
His for the Holidays by LB Gregg, Harper Fox, Z.A. Maxfield, and Josh Lanyon
Carina Press
Contemporary Male/Male Romance [image error]
Click here to buy.
ISBN: 9781426890833
Hope brightens a bleak Edinburgh December. A man gets a second chance with his high school crush. A decade-long game of cat and mouse comes to a passionate conclusion. And Santa Claus drives a red muscle car. Heat up your holidays with this collection of four festive tales from some of the top talent in the male/male genre.
January 18, 2011
Friend's New Release: Master of the Sun
We're only ONE WEEK away from the release of
Two-Man Advantage
, and I can't tell you how excited I am!!!!
But there's another book I've been highly anticipating and it's out today at Loose Id: Melinda Barron's Master of the Sun.
If you haven't read Melinda Barron's work before, you're missing out. So what are you waiting for? Check this out:
Master of the Sun by Melinda Barron
Loose Id
Erotic BDSM Contemporary Romance [image error]
Buy Link: http://www.loose-id.com/Master-of-the-Sun.aspx
ISBN: 978-1-60737-932-4
Calliope Ingalls had it all: a loving Dom who was also her husband, and a great job that took her all over the country. But it all came crashing down when her husband died unexpectedly. Not sure what to do, she retreated inside herself, shutting off everyone as she wished for the impossible. But there was still work to be done.
When Calliope finally agreed to photograph the construction at his new hotel, Silas Hope was thrilled. His attraction to the sub was strong, and he wanted nothing more than to see her bound in his dungeon for both their pleasure.
To do that, though, Silas would have to convince her to open up to him, mind, body and soul. He knew what Calliope liked, because he'd witnessed her submission firsthand. Now all he had to do was get her to let him wrap his ropes around her wrists and put the kiss of his leather on her bottom.
But while the two of them are exploring a new Dom/sub relationship, another force is at work in Augstown, one that shows that some spirits don't like change...especially when they've been around for four hundred years.
But there's another book I've been highly anticipating and it's out today at Loose Id: Melinda Barron's Master of the Sun.
If you haven't read Melinda Barron's work before, you're missing out. So what are you waiting for? Check this out:
Master of the Sun by Melinda Barron
Loose Id
Erotic BDSM Contemporary Romance [image error]
Buy Link: http://www.loose-id.com/Master-of-the-Sun.aspx
ISBN: 978-1-60737-932-4
Calliope Ingalls had it all: a loving Dom who was also her husband, and a great job that took her all over the country. But it all came crashing down when her husband died unexpectedly. Not sure what to do, she retreated inside herself, shutting off everyone as she wished for the impossible. But there was still work to be done.
When Calliope finally agreed to photograph the construction at his new hotel, Silas Hope was thrilled. His attraction to the sub was strong, and he wanted nothing more than to see her bound in his dungeon for both their pleasure.
To do that, though, Silas would have to convince her to open up to him, mind, body and soul. He knew what Calliope liked, because he'd witnessed her submission firsthand. Now all he had to do was get her to let him wrap his ropes around her wrists and put the kiss of his leather on her bottom.
But while the two of them are exploring a new Dom/sub relationship, another force is at work in Augstown, one that shows that some spirits don't like change...especially when they've been around for four hundred years.
January 17, 2011
Cover Love
We're only eight days away from the release of
Two-Man Advantage
and while www.rileyshane.com has been revamped to include all of Two-Man Advantage's info, I thought I'd share bits and pieces here as well.
To start off your Monday right, how about I share something gorgeous? It's the cover for Two-Man Advantage, created by the very talented April Martinez:
To start off your Monday right, how about I share something gorgeous? It's the cover for Two-Man Advantage, created by the very talented April Martinez:
January 13, 2011
What's on your nightstand?
1) Slipping in a short(ish) plug: my first Seattle Marauders book, Two-Man Advantage comes out in just 12 days at Loose Id! I've done an overhaul on www.rileyshane.com to coordinate with Two-Man Advantage's cover (neurotic author alert) and you can find the cover, blurb, and an excerpt of Two-Man Advantage here.
2) I'm not asking what's literally on your nightstand, so don't worry ;)
I'm always looking for something interesting to read and can think of no better way to add to my enormous TBR pile than to ask what people are currently reading and loving.
On my virtual nightstand is Strange Familiar by Cassidy Hunter. I've never read Ms. Hunter's work before and this book sounded too fun to resist
Strange Familiar by Cassidy Hunter
Etopia Press
Erotic Paranormal Romance/Romantic Comedy [image error]
Buy Link: http://etopia-press.net/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=8&=SID
ISBN: 978-1-936751-06-8
Fate finally brings Olivia her Familiar… too bad fate is a bored bitch with a dark sense of humor.
At last, Olivia Brew's Familiar has found her. Now that the search is over, her weakened powers and strength will be restored, and she can get on with her witchy life. But there's a problem. Her familiar's not exactly what she expected. And she just might be falling in love with him.
Kane Oliver's got problems of his own. He's not interested in being anyone's pet, and he's got secrets so deeply buried even he isn't aware of them. Though he can't deny the powerful connection between himself and Olivia, he's not exactly Familiar material. And there are beings more powerful than either of them who want to keep it that way…
2) I'm not asking what's literally on your nightstand, so don't worry ;)
I'm always looking for something interesting to read and can think of no better way to add to my enormous TBR pile than to ask what people are currently reading and loving.
On my virtual nightstand is Strange Familiar by Cassidy Hunter. I've never read Ms. Hunter's work before and this book sounded too fun to resist
Strange Familiar by Cassidy Hunter
Etopia Press
Erotic Paranormal Romance/Romantic Comedy [image error]
Buy Link: http://etopia-press.net/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=8&=SID
ISBN: 978-1-936751-06-8
Fate finally brings Olivia her Familiar… too bad fate is a bored bitch with a dark sense of humor.
At last, Olivia Brew's Familiar has found her. Now that the search is over, her weakened powers and strength will be restored, and she can get on with her witchy life. But there's a problem. Her familiar's not exactly what she expected. And she just might be falling in love with him.
Kane Oliver's got problems of his own. He's not interested in being anyone's pet, and he's got secrets so deeply buried even he isn't aware of them. Though he can't deny the powerful connection between himself and Olivia, he's not exactly Familiar material. And there are beings more powerful than either of them who want to keep it that way…
December 13, 2010
Looking for a few good reads
I'm fairly easy to please as a reader, so imagine my surprise that I haven't truly
loved
any book I've read over the past few months. I've read contemporaries, paranormals, historicals, urban fantasies, mysteries, and more, but I've had no luck on finding something that'll make me jump up and down with excitement. Rather than beat my head against the wall in frustration (my characters make me do that often enough), I'm putting the question out to the blogosphere.
What books positively knocked you off your feet this year?
What books positively knocked you off your feet this year?
October 30, 2010
Are You Ready for Some Magick?
I'm very proud to announce that my first story,
THE TASTE OF MAGICK
is now available on Torquere Press!!!!
Whether you're in the mood for a Halloween-time romance, some sexy manlove, naughty tricks, or tasty treats, I hope you enjoy THE TASTE OF MAGICK . I had a blast writing Jason and Travis's story...and who knows? You might be seeing these deliciously wicked warlocks again in the near future ;)
Links:
Buy The Taste of Magick HERE
Read more about The Taste of Magick here
Whether you're in the mood for a Halloween-time romance, some sexy manlove, naughty tricks, or tasty treats, I hope you enjoy THE TASTE OF MAGICK . I had a blast writing Jason and Travis's story...and who knows? You might be seeing these deliciously wicked warlocks again in the near future ;)
Links:
Buy The Taste of Magick HERE
Read more about The Taste of Magick here
October 27, 2010
The Countdown Begins
We're less than three days away from the release of "
The Taste of Magick
," my debut short story, available on Torquere Press. I've just gone through my trib copy to check for typos and it's back to my editor. Now it's just a matter of waiting until the clock strikes twelve on Saturday.
If you're wondering what "The Taste of Magick" is about, here's a brief blurb:
Warlock Jason Prescott hates Halloween with a passion. His boyfriend, Travis Byrne, loves it with equal fervor. When Halloween time rolls around, the couple's relationship hits its breaking point. In order to save it, Jason will have to learn to open up, step outside his comfort zone, and show Travis how much he means to him. With the help of a little magick, Jason will deliver a Halloween surprise that turns into a bewitchingly erotic night neither he nor Travis will ever forget.
If you're wondering what "The Taste of Magick" is about, here's a brief blurb:
Warlock Jason Prescott hates Halloween with a passion. His boyfriend, Travis Byrne, loves it with equal fervor. When Halloween time rolls around, the couple's relationship hits its breaking point. In order to save it, Jason will have to learn to open up, step outside his comfort zone, and show Travis how much he means to him. With the help of a little magick, Jason will deliver a Halloween surprise that turns into a bewitchingly erotic night neither he nor Travis will ever forget.
October 20, 2010
Welcome to Riley's World!
www.RileyShane.com is up and running - and now my blog is too!!!
I'm terrible at introductions, but I'll give it a shot since this is my blog. I'm Riley Shane, Romance Author.
That's not terribly informative, is it? I'm also a native Californian who has spent the years since graduating high school bouncing around the world at every opportunity. I am a graduate of Vassar College where – despite often being distracted by British Literature – I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I'm an avid reader who spends much of my time engrossed in romance novels…when I'm not being shanghaied by the loud, demanding, often-crazy characters that live in my head. Right now you can find me in Northern California, but who knows where I'll be next? So long as I have my laptop and most discerning critic with me, I'm ready to travel and write from wherever the wind may take me.
Okay, enough about me. Let's talk books. I'm thrilled to announce that my first short story, "The Taste of Magick," will be out in 10 days. It's part of Torquere Press' Halloween Sip line. Like sexy warlocks? How about two? More details - and an excerpt - will be coming soon.
I'm terrible at introductions, but I'll give it a shot since this is my blog. I'm Riley Shane, Romance Author.
That's not terribly informative, is it? I'm also a native Californian who has spent the years since graduating high school bouncing around the world at every opportunity. I am a graduate of Vassar College where – despite often being distracted by British Literature – I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I'm an avid reader who spends much of my time engrossed in romance novels…when I'm not being shanghaied by the loud, demanding, often-crazy characters that live in my head. Right now you can find me in Northern California, but who knows where I'll be next? So long as I have my laptop and most discerning critic with me, I'm ready to travel and write from wherever the wind may take me.
Okay, enough about me. Let's talk books. I'm thrilled to announce that my first short story, "The Taste of Magick," will be out in 10 days. It's part of Torquere Press' Halloween Sip line. Like sexy warlocks? How about two? More details - and an excerpt - will be coming soon.
