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October 2, 2018
Reissue: Make Me Blaze
This is another one of my early works, this one an MM. It’s a novella and if you’ve already copped it, you’re good to go.
Fresh from catching his lover in bed with another man, Dominic Scotto is grabbed off the street and taken hostage. The identity of his kidnapper is a mystery. What the man wants, though, not so much. Shackled and trapped, Dominic’s resilience is put to the test as his captor carries out a carefully crafted plan to divest him of his secrets.
With the heir to the Scotto empire naked and bound before him, the man known as Smoke will do whatever he must to get the answers he seek. Amid a firestorm of anger and distrust, between pain and pleasure, the two men reach for each other in the darkness, but it’s not over yet. Under the sun’s harsh brightness, Smoke remains elusive, a man without a face and a name, and Dominic is still a target mired in secrets.
September 24, 2018
Reissue: Bedroom Bully: A Naughty Short
I’m in the process of reissuing a bunch of my books as I get the rights to them back from the publisher. That’s gonna be most of my MF backlist. Most of my MF titles are novellas or shorts. Super hot reads. Filthy as all get out. If you ever get the hankering for pure smutty niceness, featuring strong women with agency, not afraid or ashamed to climb on and ride, I’ve got you covered.
All will be in Kindle Unlimited.
Sometimes a woman needs more than a gentle touch…
El Lively needs to be punished and after more than a few auditions, she’s found the perfect man for the job. Her body is up for grabs. Not her heart, and definitely not her secrets, but Jud has other ideas.
Jud Kincaid agrees to El’s more-than-indecent proposal, but he’s after more than the physical. He wants an explanation for her sexual kinks, and a way into her heart. El’s being stubborn, but lucky for Jud, he’s just signed on to be her own personal Bedroom Bully.
Approx: 13k words. This is a previously published work. The cover, title and/or publisher has changed. The content has not.
Trigger Warning: This naughty short contains references to sexual abuse of a minor
September 7, 2018
In Dreams… on Amazon
The M/M Romance Short story has come to an end, and I wanted to thank everyone who supported by downloading not only mine, but the books from the other talented authors I was so lucky to partner with.
You all did amazing, sweeties.
I’ve put In Dreams…up on Amazon and in KU for you to snatch up if you so chose.
It is a short. Only 11k words.
The story is complete, but some of my patrons will get glimpses of Nazir (and maybe James) since Nazir is tangled up with Renzo Vega and Dax and them.
August 30, 2018
Reissue: Voltaire’s Abandon
Paranormal Security Council, bk 1
All the power and killer instinct she possesses can’t protect her from the claiming of one determined wolf.
They call her the woman in white, whisper Death Bringer with their last breath, but no one knows exactly what she is. Not even Voltaire herself. The deadly magic within her is a living thing, able to crush anyone and everything with a blink. Abandoning the blood-soaked world she’s used to, Voltaire seeks out the one constant in her tired life—the green-eyed wolf in her dreams. She’s ignored the wolf’s call for years, afraid to surrender, but danger haunts her mate. He needs her.
Wolf shifter Blake Montez is in the middle of a war, battling the usurpers intent on taking over his territory. Unfamiliar magic hums in the air, unnoticed by everyone but him. He finds the source already under his nose, in his home. The delicate woman in white knows things no one should know, and the heat simmering between them is unlike anything he’s ever felt. His wolf recognizes her as his mate, though Blake remains unsure he can trust her.
Voltaire sets out to prove herself with time running out. Enemies are on the prowl, some foreseen, others remaining cloaked in shadow. She and Blake team up, fighting side by side, but in the end Voltaire might be the biggest threat to their love.
This is a previously published work. The cover, title and/or publisher has changed. The content has not.
AMAZON/KINDLE UNLIMITED
August 27, 2018
M/M Short Story Giveaway!
To celebrate the winding down of summer and kids heading back to school, I’ve teamed up with over thirty amazingly talented, and oh-so-generous, authors for a massive Instafreebie Short Story Giveaway! The stories are only available through September 4th and only via this link: https://claims.instafreebie.com/gg/bAn2TsI287BilNfl1y7k
This is the perfect time to try out a new-to-you author and fill up the Instafreebie app on your phone with stories you can read during your lunch break or while waiting for an appointment. To download the Instafreebie app, visit https://www.instafreebie.com/app and follow the instructions. Please consider signing up for the authors’ mailing lists to learn about new releases, and find out when there are promos and sales in the future. Also, check out the backmatter in your favorite stories to find out how to follow the authors on social media.
The M/M Back to School Short Story Giveaway runs from Aug 28th to Sept 4th only on Instafreebie. You can access IF via desktop at https://www.instafreebie.com or by downloading the IF app to your phone or other device.
Over thirty authors. All with books for the taking.
And they’re all free.
Claim them here: https://claims.instafreebie.com/gg/bAn2TsI287BilNfl1y7k
Read on for a look at my contribution to the giveaway.
IN DREAMS…A Forbidden M/M Romance Short
Add betrayal to the mix and it’s impossible to get out of bed.
Because you don’t kiss your stepson on the night of your husband’s funeral.
You don’t dream about his hands on your body.
And for God’s sake, you damn sure don’t confess how long you’ve been wanting him.
Forbidden Romance
Black Men in love
Age Gap (one MC is 30, the other 45)
Mental Health rep (depression)
Just a hint of angst
DOWNLOAD IT HERE
April 5, 2018
Reissue: Make Me Burn
It’s been six months since Wes Dumont laid eyes on Jayce Santana. Since Jayce kissed him then left town without a word. Wes tried hard to put the tattered pieces of his heart back together, but another failed relationship makes it clear he’s nowhere near over Jayce. Now Jayce is back, once again tilting Wes’ world on its axis and setting his blood boiling. All the anger and resentment doesn’t hide the hunger, but Wes has been burned before and he’s grown wary of Jayce’s intentions.
Jayce has been running, from Wes and himself, denying the future he sees in the depths of Wes’ eyes. He’s returned ready to fight. Ready to claim Wes the way he should have. Only Wes isn’t making things easy. Both men just may go up in flames before Jayce convinces Wes he’s playing for keeps.
A Second Chance M/M novella
This is a previously published work. The cover and/or publisher has changed.
The content has not
February 21, 2018
Low Renzo is out!
Free in Kindle Unlimited.
Clocking in at over 95K.
A long-ass book.
KISS YOUR SCARS in out.
Cover by Jay Aheer
Photo by Strangeland Photography
Being the king of Atlanta’s underworld used to have its perks, but lately all undercover agent Renzo Vega has seen is the downside. Someone is auctioning off women in his city, and he’s damn sure not about to let that offense stand. Just as he’s set to make a move, Renzo’s club is ambushed and he’s shot. Unsure of who to trust, he turns to the one man he definitely knows wants him dead.
Yanked from his bed, blindfolded and spirited away in the middle of the night, Lowell Scott is shocked to find the darkly gorgeous Renzo bleeding and in need of his help. The very last thing he wants is to come to the aid of the man responsible for his cousin’s death, but the knife at his throat doesn’t give Low much options.
Close proximity doesn’t temper the hatred Low harbors for Renzo, it only brings up new problems. Like the vicious attraction Low struggles to control, and bullets that won’t stop flying. It’s a tough sell to believe there’s anything good in a man as unapologetically dangerous as Renzo. And even if Low could forgive the unforgivable, Renzo is still shadowed in secrets. When they’re exposed, those secrets will bring far-reaching consequences that could sever not just their shaky bond, but Low’s family ties as well.
This is book three in the Loose Ends series, but can be read as a standalone
Warning: Contains references to subjects that may be triggering. Please read with caution.
January 29, 2018
Dirty Desire Chapter One
While I’m in revisions mode with LowRenzo, I’ve also been updating my Patreon with goodies for my Patrons.
This week I’ve posted the first chapter in a Patreon-exclusive serial novella. It’s twincest. It’s M/M. It’s depravity. And, I made chapter one public so anyone can take a look see and decide if they like.
At some point when the novella is complete, I’ll put it together and offer it for download. Not sure of the how and wheres yet.
But, in the meantime…
Here’s the blurb, and here’s where you can read the first chapter.
Dirty Desire
The only family Dax claims are his small circle of friends and his brother, Deacon. He and Deacon share more than the same face. Or they used to, because nowadays Dax has to make the first move if he ever wants to see his brother. Deacon thinks running and hiding will change the way they feel, but Dax could have told him…
There’s no escape.
For Deacon, wanting his twin for more than half their lives is a shame he can’t rid himself of. Leaving town didn’t work. Getting high didn’t work. The random hook ups with strangers didn’t work either. He’s back, but still unable to ask for what he wants. It’s wrong. So wrong.
But nothing ever feels as right as Dax on him, or he on Dax.
One look, one touch, and they’re lost. Once again succumbing to every dirty desire. But Dax is getting too old to chase after him, so Deacon has to decide one last time what wins: his fear and shame, or their love.
Warning: Filthy. Depravity. Basically, the good stuff.
January 6, 2018
Why Patreon?
For those of you not familiar with what Patreon is, and how it works: it’s a crowd funding platform that allows you to lend your monetary support to your favorite artists—including writers–monthly or per creation. You join an exclusive club and get rewarded for it.
So, Av, why Patreon?
I fell really sick in 2017. My physical ailments also affected me mentally, and as a result my productivity suffered. I wasn’t able to write like I know we all wanted, wasn’t able to put out the projects I know all of us are eagerly waiting on. I barely managed to get Call the Coroner done, and trust me when I tell you that was finished by the skin of my teeth. Call the Coroner was published in May. It wasn’t till October/November that I began writing again, and I still haven’t finished.
As a result of that lack of output, things are a bit tough here in real life. We’re going through an extremely lean period where the choices will likely come down to household bills or a book cover. Medical bills or editing. I don’t want to have to make that choice, because writing is also my life, you know? Putting out books for you is my job.
I created this Patreon to help with that. To give you the opportunity to be a part of my creative process. All of your contributions will go directly to book expenses. From images for covert art to editing and formatting. No amount will be wasted. This way I don’t have to worry so much about the not-fun, practical things, and I can focus my attention where it’s most needed.
Writing.
In return, I thank you for your trust and support with exclusive rewards. Your entry level pledge gets you bi-weekly Brooklyn Sinners snippets. You get monthly teases of what I’m working on. You get to choose characters’ backstory, names, even plot devices. Higher level pledges get to be BETA readers, and even get access to ARCs before the public. I also offer up phone calls, skype calls.
And…
I’ve got a twincest story I’m gonna be turning into a serial exclusively for my patrons.
Yes, I get something. But you also get something. Win/win right there. I even take you behind the scenes as part of the rewards so you can get a feel for how Av puts the MACK down. LOL Nah, she’s a mess, but you get to see that!
Aye, and when I hit $100 a month in pledges, I get to write you a sexy, filthy scene featuring any characters of your choice.
You want that in your life!
I know I do.
It’s an investment for sure. For you, and for me. Any amount you pledge, I will love you for it, and I will appreciate it and you. I’m hoping by now you know what I’m about, you know my work and you know all I need is a chance to be great and do some great things for you.
To get more in depth info on how Patreon works for both Creators–like me–and Patrons–like you, Check out the Site.
Join me, won’t you?
January 1, 2018
Call the Coroner is 99 cents! #booksale
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Boy, am I glad to see 2017 in the rear view.
My word for stepping into 2018 is CONSISTENCY. My wish is to be more consistent with my work, and to focus on that. Thank you for being in my corner, from the OGs to the newcomers. I love and appreciate you. I also wish for you good health, strength, and an endless supply of books in 2018.
Yaass!
So CALL THE CORONER is on sale from Jan 1-5. A nice 99 cents. If you haven’t read it yet, now’s your chance to fall into the deep, dark, sinful hole that is Staniel. If you have read it, then you know all the deliciously fucked up fuckery within it’s pages. Yeah? Then girl, it’s your duty to put your friends on.
Okay?
Let them know Staniel is on sale for the low low.
Get it.
Hmm. Hmm.
Let me bless your mind with that kinky, filthy, bloody goodness.
You’re welcome.
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Alright. Alright.
In 2017, I fell ill. Really, seriously ill. That affected my writing, stalling my turnout to damn near nonexistent. No good shit for my peeps to read. No income for Av and the fam. This means putting out a project just became that much harder, since now my funds are split between home life, medical bills and the necessities of getting a book out to you. Not gonna lie, home life gotta come first. You know?
I decided to do a Patreon. You pledge $ to me, and I in turn use that money to fund my projects: Book covers, editing, book formatting etc. And I reward you with exclusives that only my pledges have access to.
If you’d like to know more, check out my Patreon Page, and if you’re so inclined, join me in helping to create some good shit.
