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Time to play on the dark side...AGAIN

What am I doing? Things.
So many things.
But...I'm starting to feel hopeful again. I'm starting to feel like there's finally light at the end of that dark freakin' tunnel that I've been trapped in.
How in the world does that make sense when I'm writing dark, twisted stuff again? Well...I'm not sure. But it does.
For those who don't follow me on social media, I recently mentioned how much starting Patreon was helping. If you don't know what Patreon is, basically it's a platform where artists can share more of their work with subscribers who support them. There are different tiers for stuff you can have access to. 
When I started mine it was focused on more Dartmouth Cobra content. Lots of people want more Cobras and this was a way for me to give it to them while still working on other books. There's just no way to survive in this industry unless you A) Spend thousands on ads or B) Consistently put out work.
I'd rather put out work, but I need to do it in a way that is still up to my standards, which means there's no way I can get a book out every month. I try sometimes just to keep my head above water, but that always leads to me getting frustrated and depressed.
Then the words don't come and I just fall further and further behind.
Fall behind as a full-time author and you're not gonna make any money. People will start forgetting about you. You get another surge when your next book comes out, but then the whole process starts over again. Amazon's algorithms has that process going by weeks instead of months now if you're not investing in ads.
Considering you're getting paid royalties 3 months behind, it can take a long time to climb out of the endless loop, if you manage at all.
Patreon pays every single month, so the way I see it, it's taking control back. When I write something new and offer it to my Patrons, rather than giving control to Amazon over what people see, it makes a huge difference. My Patrons get books before everyone else as part of the subscription. They get new content and updates every week.
And while writing Cobra stuff makes me happy, I also used to love writing dark. Yeah, it messed with me when my life and what I was writing started weighing me down and I needed a break, but now I want to go back there. I have a new story that's from an idea that's been three years in the making and i figured...
Why not put that on Patreon too? The readers who like dark stuff haven't gotten anything from me in awhile.
Since I don't want anyone subscribing unless they're truly invested in the story, I decided to put the first chapter of this new book for free. Next chapter will be up for subscribers sometime this week.
Here's the cover and blurb:

For the longest time, he was nothing but a number. 1134, a joke between the doctors who pulled him from his dying mother, days after his father was killed.

Why?

Because they tried to hide his existence.

Since he was here, they’d found a use for him.

Years of the most brutal training.

Implants to control him.

And now he is ready.

His first mission is to locate the fugitive products of R.A.Z.O.R, triplets who’ve evaded capture since they escaped the facility when they were only twelve years old. The three are a danger to society, leaving bodies like breadcrumbs for him to follow. Once he learns how to kill them, his mission will be complete.

What he finds isn’t what he was expecting. He…knows the triplets, but can barely remember the time they spent together. He’s starting to though. The girl, sweet, caring, and curious when absorbing other’s thoughts isn’t pushing her over the edge. Boy 1, who’s the protective and compassionate leader until the flames take over. And Boy 2, who’s quirky and playful, with the most unstable powers mixed in with his unique…personalities.

Killing them is the last thing he wants to do. Thankfully, it won’t be easy. He has to learn their weaknesses, eliminate them one at a time, catch them off guard. Unless he can fight his programing.

Which would make him the next target. 

You can read the first chapter here: R.A.Z.O.R Origins

Please don't ignore the trigger warnings. Like with Deadly Captive, I am very serious about them. When I say dark, you can expect many of the same things you found in DC, including non-con, dub-con, torture, and graphic violence. The "good guys" are sometimes morally grey and the bad guys might make you wonder if they're really that bad.

They really are. Trust me, not them. Or don't. No judgments here, many people loved Cyrus. ;)

But he was a very obvious villain. Things aren't nearly so cut and dry with R.A.Z.O.R

Happy reading! <g> 

Updates, Patreon, New Box Set and I am doing all the things! lol

Hope you all are having an AMAZING week! Can you believe we're finally getting ENDGAME? EEP! I'm not ready! Are you going to theaters to see it? I'm bringing the littles and we're all crazy excited and scared!
As for the updates, I can't share all of them, but some of you may recall I had some plans for my career that life forced me to put on hold.
Let's just say I've set the ball rolling again and wish me luck!
Next up, The Dartmouth Cobras Volume Three is now available! 


Amazon: https://amzn.to/2L6yKAy B&N: https://tinyurl.com/yy59745z Kobo: https://tinyurl.com/y3f63tcd

I'm also making a few other changes to the way I publish books. Both Amazon and now B&N are leaning more and more towards using ads, rather than let readers find books organizally through also-boughts and recommendations. Amazon also gives preference for books that are exclusively with them. I've never been a fan of that model, but obviously they can run their business however they want.
And I have to do what's best for my career and my books.
So starting next month I will be making my books available to patrons up to one month before publishing the book on other platforms. The books WILL go up on Amazon, B&N, and everywhere else, but those who support me on Patreon will have early access.

To all those already supporting me there, thank you! It's been such an awesome way to interact and give you more new content.
To those considering it, you can check it out here:  https://www.patreon.com/BiancaSommerland
There's also a new chapter of Neutral Zone Trap available, so make sure to catch up!

HAPPY READING! 

Chapter Two of Neutral Zone Trap now on Patreon! Definitely NSFW!

Head to my patreon now for the next chapter of Neutral Zone Trap!

If you're not already a patron, you can become one here: https://www.patreon.com/BiancaSommerland 

Here's a little teaser. Happy Reading!

 

First Chapter of Neutral Zone Trap NOW ON PATREON!

For those already following me on Patreon, or those just tunning in now, make sure to stop in and read the first chapter of Neutral Zone Trap!

Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/BiancaSommerland

Here's a little teaser, because I'm evil! <g>



Happy reading!

NEUTRAL ZONE TRAP (The Dartmouth Cobras: An Off Ice Novel) coming EXCLUSIVELY to Patreon!

All right, so here's the deal. The next Cobra book wasn't planned for awhile, but A LOT of people wanted more Cobras. Balancing getting the books out in my other series, and life throwing endless kitchen sinks at me, made it hard to figure out how to do that.

But then I heard a lot of readers and authors talking about Patreon. Not that I've never heard of it before, but there were changes being made and NOW was the time to join.

I always worried about doing something in a program like that and having some people feeling left out. But since I could set the price, I decided two things.

One: I'd keep the price as low as possible so it would be affordable.

Two: I'd do whatever I could to make it worth the price.

That said, starting this week, there will be weekly installments of the long awaited Neutral Zone Trap. This is Braxton Richard's and Detective Ryan Hamilton's story.

Doesn't Braxton look hot on the cover? <g>

 The lowest tier I've set on Patreon is $1.00. So basically $0.25 a week to get access to new content every week. The next tier is $5.00 and it gets you your choice of any of my books, once a month, so if you're missing anything, just let me know!

I'm looking forward to diving back in with the Cobras and I can't wait to share this with you! For those interested in joining, click here: I'm No Angel-Bianca Sommerland Patreon

Happy Reading and have an AMAZING WEEK!

 

NEW RELEASE! GILDED: NEW RULES TRILOGY BOOK 2

This year got off to a rough start, but I'm so excited that I'm finally able to share GILDED: NEW RULES TRILOGY BOOK 2 with you all!

As you probably know, I already had a ton of books to work on and POLISHED: NEW RULES TRILOGY BOOK 1 came as a surprise. Honestly, I was inspired one day and always wanted to write a m|m|m, so the story just flowed. There wasn't the pressure that comes with working on a popular series. I could just let the characters speak to me, didn't have to rush, and didn't have a decade's worth of story to weave in.

Which was refreshing and fun. I love every single book I write, but I also enjoy a new challenge and exporing different genres. I loved the idea of a rags to riches story, three very different men exploring a complicated relationship, and a HEA that made me feel really good about their future together.

Having the same three characters in three books is different for me, but sticking to one POV in each as their journey continues gives us a chance to delve deeper, and I hope you enjoy seeing things from Xavier's perspective as much as I did. 

Happy reading!

Everything has a price.

Self-made millionaire Xavier Ashburne has never stopped fighting for control. Money and power gave him some, but there’s still so much uncertainty neither can overcome.

When his longtime lover and partner, Luther Cross, leaves on a trip to reconnect with his brother, Xavier is left to manage their business and household alone. He’d never realized how much he relied on his man—especially when it comes to their shared submissive, Alexander Tremaine.

As a reformed thief, Alexander came into Xavier’s life in the most unconventional fashion, but before too long, stole his way into Xavier’s heart. And now that he’s there, Xavier needs the control he’s won to keep him safe and happy.

But when Xavier’s past comes back to haunt them, all the riches in the world won’t be enough.

Money is worthless.

Power merely existence painted in gold.

Gilded.

Gilded (New Rules Book 2)
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2DdjKK1
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/gilded-5
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/lu/book/gilded/id1451753129?mt=11
Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1130529080?ean=2940156305537

NO REST FOR THE WICKED! All the Updates, a SALE, and an EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT!

I haven't forgotten y'all! In the middle of getting both Gilded (New Rules Book Two) and Off Beat (Winter's Wrath Book Four) ready for release dates!

I'm also heading to Texas for Wild Wicked Weekend, so if you're in the area, make sure to check it out!

In anticipation of the next book in the Winter's Wrath series, the first three books are now available in a box set, which is on sale for the next week!

Grab it HERE:

https://books2read.com/WintersWrathV1



For those waiting for the next book in the New Rules Trilogy, I don't have an exact date yet, but it will be in February!

If you haven't read Polished (New Rules Book One) you can check it out here: http://books2read.com/u/4EyBgM

And for those waiting for Gilded, here's a sneak peek!

 

Everything has a price.
Self-made millionaire Xavier Ashburne has never stopped fighting for control. Money and power gave him some, but there’s still so much uncertainty neither can overcome.
When his longtime lover and partner, Luther Cross, leaves on a trip to reconnect with his brother, Xavier is left to manage their business and household alone. He’d never realized how much he relied on his man—especially when it comes to their shared submissive, Alexander Tremaine.
As a reformed thief, Alexander came into Xavier’s life in the most unconventional fashion, but before too long, stole his way into Xavier’s heart. And now that he’s there, Xavier needs the control he’s won to keep him safe and happy.
But when Xavier’s past comes back to haunt them, all the riches in the world won’t be enough.
Money is worthless.
Power merely existence painted in gold.
Gilded.

EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT

“You look fucking miserable.” Alec’s soft words startled me, but I remained where I stood as he slipped into the room and came to my side. So far everything I’d said had upset him, because I couldn’t give him the answers he wanted. Didn’t know how to let him in the way he needed me to. So I kept my mouth shut. “I think I might’ve been pushing too hard.” Letting out a heavy sigh, Alec walked up to the bed, and dropped down on the edge, glancing up at me as he leaned back. “I was looking forward to this time together. I thought things would be… I don’t know, different I guess. But spending all my time pissed off isn’t cool. I’m sorry.” “Don’t be. You have every right to expect more from me.” “Not more than you’re willing to give.” I lowered my gaze, not sure how to explain without giving away too much. There had to be some middle ground. “I want to give you everything, Alec. And I will. If you can be patient with me, there’s a lot I need to tell you.” He nodded slowly, reaching back to grab a pillow and stuff it behind him. A few cushions fell off the bed and he glanced over, looking like he was going to pick them up. With one swift step I grabbed his shoulder, firmly pushing him back on the bed. “Leave them. I was just thinking how much I enjoy having you in here.” “Making a mess?” He laughed at his own words, then gave me a hooded look. “Actually, yeah. I can see that. You’re probably too busy though. Do you want me to go?” Fuck, he was hot when he got in the bratty, teasing mode. Trapping his wrists in one hand, I pinned him down with my body. The way he tugged at his wrists sent blood pulsing to my dick as I held his gaze, pale blue eyes darkening with lust. “I have no intention of letting you go anywhere.” I scraped my teeth along his jaw. Whispered in his ear. “But stop distracting me.” I loosened my grip. “You wanted me to be more open with you. And I’m telling you I want you here. I want your clothes on my floor every day. I want to wake up and feel you beside me. I fucking hate this goddamn room when you’re not in it.” Jerking one wrist free, Alec brought a hand to my cheek, forcing me to meet his eyes. “I usually sleep with Luther… I thought you preferred sleeping alone.” “I don’t.” “But if you hate this room, why not stay in mine? Or Luther’s? We could all fit—” “Because I have control here.” Irritated at myself for ruining the mood, I began to rise, but Alec pulled me back and wrapped his legs around my waist. Flattening my hand on the bed by his head, I stared at him. “Careful, pet.” He leaned up and nipped my bottom lip. “Don’t fucking ‘careful’ me. I’m not submitting to you until you explain. You can have me here whenever you want. All you have to do is ask.” Letting out a heavy sigh, I rested my forehead on his. “And explain why it has to be here.” A wry grin on his lips, Alec broke the tension of our little talk, his tone soft and encouraging. “That too.” He held my gaze. “This room is…it’s not exactly welcoming. I thought it was the way you liked things, all rich-looking and dark, but it’s like you’re on a damn stage all the time. Like it’s so fucking hard to step out of the spotlight, you just don’t bother.” My spine stiffened, and the urge to protest was on my lips, but…he was right. I inclined my head. “One of the many things I love about you. You see right through my shit.” I lifted him, sliding him up the bed so I could lay over him with the mattress supporting some of my weight. Braced on one elbow, I brought my other hand to his hair, sliding my fingers through the soft, golden strands. “What you see around you is a reminder to myself that I am worth something. But it’s also a reminder of when I wasn’t. You and Luther both change how every room in this house feels. You make it feel like a real home.” “Then why don’t you stay with us more often? We can make this into a home, Xavier. The whole damn mansion if you wanted. But you have to be ready, and I’m not sure you are. You still come here to hide.” He curved his hand around the back of my neck. “I was so pissed when I saw your car pull up and you didn’t come to me. You should have. I get that I was pushing, and maybe I went too far, but I was hurt. I need to know you care when I am. That I won’t always be chasing you to make things better.” “You won’t, Alec. And you’re right, I should have gone to you. I was afraid to make things worse.” I smoothed my hand over his hair, leaning down to kiss him. “Thank you for being willing to chase me, though.” “Mmm, if you’re gonna be this sweet, maybe I should do it more often.” His hands slid down my back and he tugged at my shirt. “I need to feel you, Xavier. Like this. No games, no restraints, no control. Just. You.” Rising up, I unbuttoned my shirt, letting him shove it off my arms as I claimed his lips. Getting emotions tangled up with sex was difficult—only Luther knew what buttons to push to force me to let down my walls—but right now, there was nothing holding me back. I needed this connection with Alec. Needed the warmth in his eyes. The deep, hot pressure of his lips, a hint of sweetness lingering from the heaping teaspoons of sugar he put in his coffee. Needed the way he moved against me, barely holding still as I freed the first few buttons of his shirt, then gave up and swiftly pulled it up over his head. The button on his pants broke loose when I tugged at it, but I barely noticed as I shoved them off his hips and down his thighs. His restless movements had my dick straining against my own pants and I ripped the seam along my zipper undoing it. Dick hot against his thigh, I raked my fingers into his hair, slanting my mouth over his and tasting him, drinking in his soft pleas. Sucking on his bottom lip, I finally wrapped my hand around his cock and began stroking him, using the weight of my body to hold him still. Pressing his thighs apart with my knees I rose up, sliding my hand over him until I reached the smooth flesh of his taint. A bit further and I penetrated the tightness of him with a single finger, watching his face as he struggled not to resist the gritty pressure. Bending down, I flicked my tongue over the head of his cock, laving it over his balls, getting him wet enough that my finger began to slide in deeper without much effort. “Fuck, Xavier. Don’t tease me.” He lifted his hips, taking me in deeper. “Don’t hold back—not tonight. I need to know you can’t. That you don’t want to.”

 

NEW RELEASE! OVERTIME (The Dartmouth Cobras Book 9)

We FINALLY have a new Cobra novel!!!


So many people were commenting on how long we'd gone since the release of Line Brawl. The pressure to make sure the book was worth the wait delayed it a few times, but it's FINALLY here!
This is a quick post, since I'm working on the print version and my next release (Gilded, then Off Beat) but I'm hoping to do a video for this release.
I'd love to do a Q&A for part of the video, so if you have any questions you'd like me to answer, make sure to leave it in the comments!
I hope you had an awesome Samhain and a Happy Halloween!
 
BUY NOW! Amazon: http://bit.ly/overtimeA
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iBooks: http://bit.ly/overtimeIB
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NEW SURPRISE RELEASE & a COBRA UPDATE!

So...

I kinda forgot I had a blog.

And that some people wait for updates here.

Which doesn't really work well if I'm not posting.

Let's fix that! lol

The last couple of years have been rough, so releases came less often. This year I decided I was going to make up for that and up my game.

Which included finishing up a m/m/m I'd been teasing for awhile.

And releasing it without fanfare or 'coming soon'.

I just wanted to do it and not keep people waiting.

So here it is!

Prison or a life of luxury? Let me think…

Reluctant thief Alec Tremaine would rather be behind bars than face his brothers after his first attempt at grand theft auto goes horribly wrong. Desperation had him agreeing to their crazy plan—better to be a criminal like the rest of the Tremaine clan than starve on the streets—but when they abandon him, he’s forced to face the most powerful man in the city.

And given the opportunity to climb out of the gutter.

Right into the bed of Xavier Ashburne.

There’s only one catch. Alec isn’t quite up to Xavier’s standards. Not yet.

His head of security, Luther Cross, the only man Xavier considers his equal, sees something in Alec worth more than anyone ever has. Bound by the rules of his unique relationship with the temperamental millionaire, Luther’s training could decide Alec’s entire future. But giving in to temptation could destroy it.

Alec’s value is in what he must become.

Sensual.

Submissive.

And…

Polished.

Amazon: http://bit.ly/polishedAz
iBooks: http://bit.ly/polishedIB
Nook: http://bit.ly/polishedBN
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/polished-5
Smashwords: http://bit.ly/polishedSW



Aside from Polished, the next Cobra book, OVETIME (The Dartmouth Cobras #9) is up for pre-order NOW. This one I wanted to get perfect and there's been more sharing about the process, but this is a journey we've been on together for years.

I love this book and I'm so excited to share it with you!

The game isn’t over.

Every win has cost the Dartmouth Cobras, but one family has paid more than any to see the team succeed. Including their control over the franchise.

Which means the future of the team is out of their hands.

Ford Delgado, heir to the dwindling Delgado fortune, sold the team to save it, but a legacy of deceit and crime puts everything he and his sisters fought for at risk. As a family, their bond has grown, but the threat of losing the one thing they share may tear them apart.

Lorenzo Keane, owner of the Dartmouth Cobras, faces the most difficult decision of his life. This team has destroyed one family, and he won’t risk his own to save it. But his passion for the game makes abandoning his place in the Dartmouth Cobras legacy one of the most difficult choices he’ll ever have to make.

A losing streak might mean more than a short season.

The team’s fate rests in the hands of a man with more to lose than a game. Unless Ford can make a new deal. One that will have his family coming out on top. His methods might leave something to be desired, but he’ll stop at nothing to bring home a win.

He is a Delgado, after all.

Here's a sneak peek, just because you've been so awesome and patient.

OVERTIME (The Dartmouth Cobras Book 9)

Sneak Peek:

He ducked into the ‘Employees Only’ area, which held the small kitchen, his office, and the storage room. Cort was in the kitchen, checking the fridge and cupboards for coffee and cream. He shook his head as he jotted down both on the list Reggie, their main bartender, had left. Dude always forgot something.“Tell me why we haven’t fired this guy yet?” Cort grumbled as he picked up a nearly empty bag of sugar. “He ever gonna get this right?”“Probably not.” Ford hooked his thumbs to his belt and leaned against the counter. “Listen, I… I don’t want things to change. Me and you, we’re good.”Cort placed the sugar and the pen on the short counter by the fridge. “Yeah? Then tell me what happened at your Dad’s place.”“Don’t fucking call him that, man. Done with ‘Dads’.” Ford’s jaw hardened. He could still see Kingsley, laying on a slab in the morgue. Ford had been relieved and…And nothing. He refused to let that man take up any more space in his head.“Look at me.” Cort stepped across the room and raked his fingers through Ford’s hair, meeting his eyes, his own hard. “You’re right. Anthony isn’t your dad. I shouldn’t have said that.”“It’s okay.”“It’s not. I know better.” Cort sighed, loosening his grip on Ford’s hair. “You’ve been fucked over by most of the men in your life. I won’t be one of them.” He inhaled roughly. “And I won’t let the bastard hurt you. Or your sisters. Tell me what happened. Let me deal with him.”Ford’s brow rose. “You’re a good guy now. What are you gonna do? Give him a stern talking to?”“Don’t be a punk, Ford.” Cort’s lips quirked slightly. “I gotta make you talk or what?”A chill ran down Ford’s spine and he licked his lips. His pulse quickened as he considered how Cort might get him to talk. Would probably be painful. Very painful.He’d be a little afraid if he didn’t get off on the pain. When it was Cort giving it to him anyway. The man was still training at the club, but he’d picked up some pretty impressive skills. Not that they had floggers in the kitchen.Not this kitchen, anyway.Clearing his throat, he met Cort’s eyes. “You think you can?”Giving him a hooded look, Cort closed the distance between them, pressing him against the counter as he ran his hand down the side of Ford’s neck. He stroked his fingers against the pressure point in the curve of Ford’s shoulder, the only warning before he drove them in hard, making Ford’s whole body jerk. The pain almost drove him to his knees, but he grabbed onto the counter. Hissed through his teeth as Cort moved his hand to the other side, holding his gaze.“You sure you want to play, Ford?” Cort leaned in, brushing his lips against Ford’s smooth cheek to whisper in his ear. “I won’t be gentle.”“Good.” Ford braced himself, but this time the deep, driving pain didn’t let up. “Fuck!”He lowered his head to Cort’s shoulder, panting as Cort rubbed away the lingering ache. Blood pulse into his balls and his dick hardened. A sweet haze stole away the chaos in his head and he wasn’t sure if he wanted to tell Cort whatever he wanted to know so the game could change, or hold back so he’d continue exactly as he was now.He didn’t get a chance to decide. Cort took his hand, effortlessly finding the pressure point there, and stepping back as Ford dropped to his knees.“Fuck, I like you like this.” Cort pressed his thumb against Ford’s lips, chuckling as Ford flicked his tongue over the tip. “You’re too much of a pain slut for me to torture the truth out of you. You win. And I need to get to the store before it closes.”Releasing Ford’s hand, Cort grabbed the list and the accounting books from the counter and headed for the door. Not glancing back once.Cursing under his breath, Ford slammed his head back against the cupboards. He and Akira needed to have a chat. Convince Cort to stop training with Sloan. He was turning into a fucking sadist.

Preorder links:
Amazon: http://bit.ly/overtimeA
Kobo: http://bit.ly/overtimek
Nook: http://bit.ly/overtimeN
iBooks: http://bit.ly/overtimeIB
Smashwords: http://bit.ly/overtimeSW

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