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I'm not anti-gun. I'm anti idiots with guns. I believe the privilege to own and carry a firearm should require more than the ability to breathe. Starting my day with an email of how that automatically means I don't care if "you or your family members are raped, robbed and murdered by violent criminals" doesn't change my mind, it only reinforces my opinion.

Warriors' Wife by Evanne Lorraine

My friend Evanne Lorraine's sexy futuristic story Warriors' Wife is set to be released Jan 11th. Here's a peek.

Book two in the Seduction Mission series.
One of few women left on post-pandemic Earth, Tori travels west to help build a better future. On her journey a team of cyborgs capture her, knowing she is the key to change the course of history. A triad of mech warriors destined to be her mates arrives from the future just in time to save her, offering their protection. With no real choice, she accepts and the three men set out to win her heart.

The passion between the four is explosive, and the seductive mechs’ campaign succeeds. She falls in love with each man, surrendering her body, heart and soul. But a new cyborg team lies in wait for a chance to snatch Tori. When that opportunity arrives, she is taken, and her lovers are punished, forbidden contact with the woman they love—their rebellion punishable by death. But love dictates they track her to ensure her safety. Once again, the future invades the present, threatening to execute her triad. Only Tori can save her mates.

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Night Games - by HC Brown and KevaD

Joe Harrison’s attraction to the young, handsome part-owner of Bowers’ Beautiful Excursions has become an obsession. His purchase of a sailboat, and need for a skilled captain, gives him the opportunity to spend some time alone with the elusive Dazz.

Although sailing a brand-new schooner through pirate infested waters isn’t Dazz’s idea of fun, his desire to know Joe more intimately overrides his caution.

Hijacked by pirates and forced to flee into the jungle, they must overcome all obstacles and fight to recover the vessel. Will their fragile relationship survive the bittersweet trials to come?
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Excerpt:

Joe Harrison stared down the long, bleached wooden walkway beside the marina to the graceful man working on the schooner’s deck. A gust of wind tumbled the dark blond hair, streaked from long days at sea. The Rio de Janeiro sun glistened over his sweat-soaked body, tanned to a golden brown. His gaze drifted across the distance to the handsome, chiseled face he knew so well. He visualized the man’s blue expressive eyes and the fullness of his lips. He longed to nibble the day-old stubble on his chin and flick his tongue in the corners of his smile.
Joe tilted his head back and closed his eyes, overwhelmed with an ache to sink his fingers into the silky mass falling to the young man’s shoulders. He inhaled. The smell of seaweed mixed with the ocean’s brine drifted through the window. His mind went back to their earlier meeting. Dazz’s preference for expensive French cologne, its citrus fragrance mingled with his natural musk, both surprised Joe and drove him crazy with the need to bury his nose in the man’s neck.
Joe leaned a shoulder against the window frame and watched Dazz secure the rigging with the skill of many years at sea. His cut-off jeans displayed strong thighs and the way the frayed fabric molded to his muscular ass—God! Joe chuckled and swiped at his mouth. The man had become an obsession. Joe gripped the window ledge.
The guy made him hard with one glance of his sapphire eyes. Joe bit his bottom lip. Their lingering handshake earlier upon meeting invaded his mind. The warmth of Dazz’s callused hand and the way his long fingers, burnished by the sun, curled around his palm. Joe groaned. His balls throbbed at the thought of the man’s rough thumb circling his cockhead.
Joe shook his head to clear the image of Dazz stretched out naked on his bed. Did he have a snowflake’s chance in hell with the young guy? Sure, they got on well enough together. How often had he discussed the latest soccer game with Dazz? Okay, so they had sports in common but little else.
With a sigh, Joe contemplated the situation. For a start, Dazz had to be five years his junior. The man of his dreams lived in a different world and had a different class of friends. What chance did he have to fit in Dazz’s “live every day like it’s your last” attitude toward life?
He ran a hand over the small dog tucked under his arm and chewed on his bottom lip. As much as he wanted to run off into the sunset with Dazz, he had a business to run and people who depended on him.
As if the man had read his thoughts, Dazz lifted his head and flashed a brilliant smile in Joe’s direction. Without a second thought, Joe smiled and returned the man’s wave. His face grew hot. Damn, he knows I’ve been watching him.
His idea to become a minor partner in Bowers’ Bountiful Excursions had become a financial windfall. The job had benefits as well. His work marketing the company kept him in contact with Dazz on a regular basis.
Joe pursed his lips. Dazz was a free spirit. He ran with the wind. Tying him down would be like putting an eagle in a cage. The sea was in the young man’s blood.
There had been a buzz between them from the start. Although, to his chagrin, Dazz had remained as elusive as a butterfly—a very sexy butterfly. Joe wet his lips. That gorgeous man is out of my league.
“Harrison, are you drooling over Dazz again?” Patrice Bowers slipped her hand through his arm.
Joe patted her long, slim fingers. “Darling, he has me in the palm of his hand. The trouble is I don’t think I’m his type.”
“You don’t work for Daddy now.” She ruffled his hair. “You need to relax, grow your hair, and lose the suit. He likes you. But I know for a fact, Dazz hates society types.”
Turning away from the window, he led Patrice to a chair. He slid his hip on the edge of the office table. “My business is flourishing and I have clients coming out of the woodwork. I have a position in life, Patrice. In fact, I like who I am and what I’ve achieved. Sure, I’m attracted to Dazz, but I’ll find myself a man sooner or later.” He grinned. “Don’t worry about my love life.”
“You can’t fool me.” Patrice eyed him critically. “But far be it for me to intrude.”
Joe laughed. “Ah, well, I can dream.”
“Dazz has worked with Brian for a long time. Please don’t do anything to cause a problem in the company.” Patrice drummed her fingernails on the desk. “You know, a sour love affair isn’t good for business.”
“What and ruin my investment?” Joe ran a hand through his hair. “Not a chance.”
Bowers’ Bountiful Excursions ran a romantic cruise service for couples from Sao Conrado, Rio’s upscale southern district. Joe knew Dazz’s commitment to his partner in the business, Brian Bowers, was one of long standing. Joe believed his luck had changed for the better the day Bowers married socialite, Patrice Lampton.
How many years had Joe cared for Patrice as personal bodyguard and mother confessor? Ten? Life had been normal before Bowers emerged from the sea like Poseidon with a schooner named after Patrice. Joe doubted anyone could resist such a declaration of devotion.
“When are you moving into your new office?” Patrice inclined her head.
“Yesterday.” Joe winked. “My personal assistant is holding down the fort.”
“Oh! And a personal assistant too. What’s he like?” She leaned toward him. “Sexy as hell, I bet.”
“Spectacular, darling. But unfortunately, he has a boyfriend.” Joe glanced out the window. “Although, I think my tastes have moved to the more rugged type of late.”

Iron Curtain Meltdown

Iron Curtain Meltdown is now available.
This action/suspense novella is the second of the Grimsley Journals series and is set in London and Chernobyl, Ukraine in 1978.

Both Iron Curtain Meltdown and Eyes to Die For were inspired by events I lived. "Inspired." They're fiction. =)

When Army Specialist Lewis Stepka visits London's Speaker’s Corner, the last thing he expects to find is Svita Noskov pleading for help. He has enough of his own demons to fight. Still, he can’t deny his interest in the beautiful, slightly eccentric Russian.

He discovers Svita’s father works as an engineer in a nuclear power plant at Chernobyl, Ukraine, where he claims a disaster will occur if no one intercedes. The CIA wants whatever information the engineer holds, but in the Cold War, sharing isn’t on Russia’s agenda.

Lewis’s attraction to Svita leads him to a plan a reunion for father and daughter. A dangerous mission that he might be able to pull off because of a unique ability that can aid him in rescuing the engineer from the secure facility.

Still, double crossing the CIA might not be a good idea. But Svita isn’t like any woman Lewis has ever known, and the heart can lead a man where common sense fears to tread.
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Sex Tip #31

When your partner stares up at you with a death ray beaming out of glazed eyes, flared nostrils, and gritted teeth from the bed you have tied them on, and snarls, “Put it in me, NOW!”, it is safe to assume no further foreplay is required.

Alphas

I enjoy creating strong characters, male and female. 


In Sea Games , Brian Bowers is a man bent on revenge. Patrice broke his heart. Now, he wants to balance the scales. When Patrice’s father, a wealthy international businessman unaccustomed to not getting his way, intervenes, Brian has to step up his game or lose at love. 
Eyes to Die has Dorn Wheeler. The story was inspired by events I lived in Amman, Jordan during a security operation I was part of. Dorn’s a no nonsense guy who is used to using women, until he meets his match in Haneen. 
For me though, the real Alpha is Charlie Harris, a WWII combat veteran in Whistle Pass . Charlie just wants to be left alone. But, when a quiet, invisible life is ripped out from under him, and the one person he cares about is hurt, Charlie doesn’t hesitate to go after the people responsible.

Shaken, Not Stirred – by KevaD

I like my women shaken, not stirred.
Actually, I mean I prefer my heroines to have that attribute. Give me a woman who can be caught off guard, but quickly recovers and formulates a plan of action, versus a dizzy ditz whose mind tumbles like an olive in a martini glass. Women, say, like Patrice in Sea Games, the first book by H.C. Brown and me. Hey! You knew there had to be a plug in here somewhere. 
Patrice is taken aback when her former teenaged lover Brian appears in front of her after twelve years of not hearing from him. The fact he’s disguised himself and is using a false name blips all over her radar. Obviously, he’s up to no good. Still, he’s the one man she’s never been able to get out of her heart. So, while Brian makes his move of revenge, Patrice plots her own assault to make him hers one more time before the sun rises and they have to go their separate ways. 
Yep. Give me a woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. Brains, courage, and sexuality. A perfect recipe for seduction. 
How about you? How do you prefer your heroines? 
Blurb: 
Brian Bowers is a man on a mission. Revenge weighs heavy on his mind. The need to punish the woman he once loved above all others falls into tatters the moment he sets eyes on her again. Fifteen years of walking on the fine edge between love and hate ends in an explosion of lust.  
Patrice, sophisticated and wealthy, has her own agenda. She knows how to use her body to get what she wants. But Bowers knows how to play the game. 
Set in a world of indulgence, Sea Games follows two hearts as they battle memories of the past. Will they win or lose a future together? 
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Buy Link: http://www.lsbooks.com/sea-games-p710.php
 
 

Multiple Orgasm Brownies & Tracey H Kitts - Yes, Really

In celebration of my new release, Bitten, I’m sharing one of my favorite things with readers (and anyone else who cares to try it), Multiple Orgasm Brownies. You heard me right. Ha. Ha. Ha.First, let me share a little bit about Bitten. This story was inspired by many of my favorite things. For example, the story takes place during my favorite time of year, fall. Plus, it’s full of witches who grow herb gardens. (So do I.) In addition to being witches, these women are smart too. There’s also sexy vampires (three to be exact) and equally hot were-creatures.  By the way, this story is a vampire ménage. If that doesn’t go well with Multiple Orgasm Brownies, I don’t know what does.Zanna, one of the supporting characters, is Sandra’s grandmother. She’s sassy, fun, still great-looking, and can make margaritas like it’s nobody’s business. This recipe sounds like something she would not only make, but love. From the moment I decided what I wanted to call these awesome brownies, I thought of her. This is the kind of thing she would bake to comfort Sandra (the leading lady of Bitten), or her sister Priscilla if they had a bad day running the magic shop they share. It’s called Potions, Lotions, and Other Wicked Notions. In the case of Sandra, she might need comfort if something reminded her of her late husband. Our main witch is still a grieving widow until she meets Navarre, a master vampire who awakens her long-dormant ability to love.As for Priscilla, if she needed comfort it might be because one of her many spells or potions didn’t work correctly. Like the time when she tried to make a tonic for hair growth and instead made their neighbor bald. Either way, these brownies would really hit the spot. Pun intended. Ha. Ha.All right, now to the point.We all know what they say about chocolate. Sometimes, a little chocolate is all you need to make everything right with the world.
Multiple Orgasm Brownies

Ingredients
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
1 cup melted butter
1-teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2-teaspoon baking powder
1/2-teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon of chopped chili (optional)

Directions:
1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl add your cocoa powder and the melted butter. Whisk until combined. Add sugar, mix together. Next, add the rest of your dry ingredients, chopped chili (optional) and finally, the 4 eggs. Mix until well combined.2.  Grease a 9x13 inch pan and add batter (about an inch in thickness). Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes to allow for ooey gooey brownies, be sure not to overcook.Serving size depends on how hungry you are and whether or not you want to share.  Here are the details on Bitten.  About the story:
Sandra Ashton is a witch who suddenly finds herself dating three vampires. So, what do you do when you’ve got three immortal beings professing their undying or is that undead love for you? You agree to what they like to call, “joint custody.”

WARNING: This book contains graphic language, violence, and lots of sex.

This book was previously published. It has since been revised, re-edited, and expanded.
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Purchase Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Bitten-ebook/dp/B0097VVJ2Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1347218028&sr=8-3&keywords=Bitten+Tracey+H.+Kitts
 
 

ENCHANTED - by Judith Leger

She knows how to unravel secrets, but getting to the bottom of this one might just kill her. Magic is for fools, television news reporter Caitlyn believes. And she's no fool. She's determined to prove master illusionist Shay a fake. Somehow though, with Shay the lines between magic and reality blur. Perhaps it's his charisma, or being in Wales with him, but now she's dreaming of a magical place. One that seems oddly familiar... Shay hides a terrible secret. He's to blame for Caitlyn's separation from her family and the world she doesn't remember. She must go home to the Sidhe, and to recover his honor, he must be the one to bring her. He'll willingly lose everything he is to help her break the curse binding her. But time is of the essence--the old evil has surfaced. He must make Caitlyn believe in magic, and his love, before she becomes its prey. A Lyrical Press Fantasy Romance Judith Leger Website Blog ENCHANTED$5.99Author: Judith LegerGenre: Romance/Fantasy/ParanormalISBN: 9781616504014Length: 76,000 wordsePub Page Count: 223Publication Date: September 3, 2012Formats: pdf, epub, mobi

Sea Games

Sea Games, book 1 of the Game Play series by H.C. Brown and myself is scheduled to be released October 8th by Liquid Silver Books. Enjoy the video until then.