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January 17, 2014
#Review Tour: The Muse by Kenya Wright #LiteraryNook
Synopsis –
On the first day of her nude modeling job, Elle deals with a corpse, an eccentric dark artist, his sexy brother, and a grandmother that can see someone's future by just touching their hands. Although these crazy distractions shove her on edge, it's just what she needs to mend her battered heart and forget about her ex-boyfriend. Besides, she does get to live in their castle for the whole three months.
Everything seems magical and perfect. Until more dead bodies are discovered.
There's something going on at night, right in the artist's garden. Under the moonlight, young women are being cut and sliced, and no one has a clue to who's doing it. And the more she's around the weird family in the castle, the more she realizes that they all are hiding secrets.
Goodreads Link - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18626645-the-muse
Excerpt:“Can I take you upstairs to my room?” he whispered. As if to not give me too much time to think about it, he assaulted me with sweet and long sugary kisses all over the tops of my cleavage. My nipples pebbled at his attention. My breasts begged to be released right there on the dance floor in front of everyone.“Come with me.” He clutched my behind some more. “God, I’ve got to have you tonight. Please.”But before I could answer, someone screamed. It wasn’t the type of shrill sound that one could hear at a party where someone let out a loud yell of enjoyment. It wasn’t a cry of excitement. It sounded like fear. The noise cut through the air and delivered cold shivers up my spine.The person screamed again.
Buy Links –
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Multicultural-Romance-involving-Deadly-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00FSHRH3I/ref=pd_sim_kstore_3
***Nona’s review of The Muse by Kenya Wright***
When Elle arrives at the artists’ compound, the first thing she sees is a body bag being taken away. That would have been my cue to say “See ya” and tell the cabbie to drive me back to the airport. But Elle is braver than I am. She is also trapped. Thanks to her controlling, abusive ex she has only five hundred dollars to her name and posing for the artist Hex is the only way she can earn enough to remain independent.
If Hex were poor and untalented, he’d be called an oddball, but since he’s a rich and famous artist, he’s considered eccentric. Many of his creations are large interactive works. He seems obsessed with death and dying. Besides dealing with Hex, Elle also encounters his grandmother, another strange soul, who casts spells. But is she practicing magic or witchcraft?
Luckily, Elle also meets Alvarez, Hex’s handsome older brother. He takes care of the business side of Hex’s empire. Alvarez and Elle are powerfully attracted to each other but a series of macabre deaths interrupt their budding romance. Al also has a secret. He’s hiding the existence of a mysterious woman named Dayanara from Elle.
This is the first book in the Dark Art Mystery series, and there isa lot of darkness in the story. Hex and his grandmother share an obsession with death and decay. Themes include murder, child abuse, mutilation and crimes from the past. I found it pretty grim at times. The forces of good vs. evil really have a field day in this tale. Good ultimately triumphs, but at a very high price.
My favorite parts of the book were the romance between Elle and Alvarez and Elle’s personal growth. She is trying to break away from her ex, an artist for whom she served as muse. He refuses to let her go, but his love is selfish. She’s working on getting stronger and discovering she has other gifts besides physical beauty. Alvarez encourages this growth. He’s an awesome, protective, loving character—not just for Elle, but for the rest of his family. This is a huge burden for him, and Elle is only one who sees what it’s costing him. I loved the scene where he seduces her by quoting the lyrics of a Spanish song and the scene where they finally consummate their love.
Be warned, there are some intense themes in this book. But readers who enjoy a romance with an unusual setting and a strong suspense line will want to give The Muse a try.
Author Bio -Kenya Wright always knew she would be famous since the ripe old age of six when she sang the Michael Jackson thriller song in her bathroom mirror. She has tried her hand at many things from enlisting in the Navy for six years as a Persian-Farsi linguist to being a nude model at an art university.However, writing has been the only constant love in her life. Will she succeed? Of course.For she has been coined The Urban Fantasy Queen, the Super Iconic Writer of this Age, The Lyrical Genius of Our Generation. Granted, these are all terms coined by her, within the private walls of her bathroom as she still sings the Michael Jackson thriller song.Kenya Wright currently resides in Miami with her three amazing, overactive children, a supportive, gorgeous husband, and three cool black cats that refuse to stop sleeping on Kenya’s head at night.Website | Twitter | Facebook | GoodreadsFollow the tour schedule here
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January 16, 2014
#Review by Rach: ONCE UPON A TIGER by Kat Simons
Welcome back readers!
Today I have a special treat for you all - a review of Once Upon a Tiger by Kat Simons... and rawr, was it a steamy read! Don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post for the chance to win a $30 gift card to Amazon or B&N
I knew I was going to like the book just by its description (and I was right!)
She’ll never run.Among the tiger shifters, Alexis Tarasova is regarded as fierce and dangerous, with a reputation that would make even the most daring tiger think twice about challenging her. Female tiger shifters may be rare and the mating run a critical part of their species’s survival, but Alexis is the only female Tracker and will not back down, even at the threat of tiger law. She will not be forced to mate. So when a handful of males band together to force her to participate in the run, Alexis chooses to stand her ground and fight instead.
He's forbidden to run.Outcast from the tiger shifters after a vicious childhood attack left him mute, Victor Romanov has never taken part in the mate run. He’s never particularly cared, though, since the woman he loves refuses to take a mate. However, when he learns Alexis may be in danger, all bets are off. Nothing will keep him from her side.
Together, they're unmovable.The chemistry between them burns wickedly hot and forges them into an unbeatable pair. Alexis knows that being with Victor means she will have to break another one of her people’s laws—a move that might push the tigers too far. But, for Victor, she will risk everything, including her life, and do what she thought she’d never do—run.
Rach's Review:
This was a novella, and a lot of times with fewer words, there just isn't enough in the novella length to really world build, give your characters a full history, and damage as well as goals, and to then add all of that to the idea that there's these two characters who fall in love in the space of a few thousand words. BUT - Simons really pulls that off here.
I was intrigued by the premise. I was drawn in by page one when Alexis finds six males encroaching on her territory. I kept turning the pages to see what would happen next, and I was very pleased with the ending. Simons takes these two characters, both with icky pasts and damage, shows us the way they secretly feel about one another through their thoughts as well as their actions, and keeps the pace moving at a good clip through the chapters. Alexis and Victor are the perfect match, but they don't know it yet.
When they're locked in the small space of Alexis's territory while she's in estrous (heat), sparks fly and they don't stop until the final page. Simons did a great job of showing how these characters loved one another, but also allowing them to break down their final barriers "on screen", letting us see the relationship unfold and the sweet vulnerabilities of Victor and Alexis.
All in all, a great read.
4.5 out of 5 Divas!
If that wasn't enough incentive to pick up your own copy of Once Upon A Tiger, here's an excerpt:
To Alexis’ surprise, Victor was standing at her door only a few minutes later. She swallowed and tried not to stare. He was magnificent, muscled and lean, with just the right amount of hair covering his human body. The hard cut angles of his face should have made him look harsh but somehow he just looked more compelling. Black eyes, closely cut dark hair, and a sexy half-smile that made her stomach muscles tighten, all combined to send her heartbeat pounding.She’d never been around Victor when she was in estrous. In fact, since coming to terms with the knowledge that her obsession with him could never lead to a future, she’d made an effort to never spend time alone with him. He was the head security technician at the elders’ compound, so they crossed paths regularly. But she tried making sure there were others around to keep her from doing something stupid.Unfortunately, she hadn’t always been successful.She flashed on a recent memory of literally bumping into him in a corridor at the compound when she’d been too deep in thought to notice her surroundings. He’d held her arms while she caught her balance. The contact sent shivers of desire shooting through her body, forcing her to step back as soon as she could, then apologized.He pulled a notebook from the back pocket of his dark jeans and wrote, You okay?“Fine. The job I’m heading out on has me…” She shrugged. “It’s a tough one.”A friend?“No. Nothing like that.” She made the mistake of looking up to finish and got momentarily caught in the deep darkness of his steady gaze. Her stomach danced in giddy delight even as her heart tightened. Swallowing, she said, “The tiger I’m going after has something wrong with him. He’s started stalking children.”Human or tiger?“Human.”Dangerous.“Exactly.” Dangerous to their people if he were discovered by the humans. Also dangerous for her as her target couldn’t possibly be sane if he was hunting kids.Has he hurt any yet?“No. Fortunately. He came close twice, though. I have to find him soon.”Do you want help?She straightened. No one offered to help her. Not since she’d taken the Tracker oath. But he looked serious. And beneath the façade he normally wore, she sensed a hard core of intensity only a stupid person would challenge. His silence was intimidating enough, but for the first time, she saw a dangerous edge to him.And he was offering to help her. The gesture touched her in ways she wouldn’t have expected. Suddenly, she was aware of just how alone they were and just how desperately she wanted him.“I’ll be fine.” Even as she said this, her heartbeat quickened and she had trouble speaking above a whisper.I know. But if you need me, I’m here.Her pulse pounded loud in her ears as she read. Could he hear it? Did he realize just how much she needed him—just not for the hunt? She found herself staring at his mouth. The urge to lean in and taste him overwhelmed her.Alexis blinked back the memory and realized she was once again staring at Victor’s mouth. This time, there was no one around to interrupt them and keep her from giving in to the years of wanting. During that previous meeting, a member of his security tech team had required his attention and he’d hurried away, leaving her breathless. She’d brought in the rogue tiger with a little more aggression than she might have normally. And then she’d taken herself off to her retreat here in the mountains to wallow in the frustration of having to resist the only man she wanted.Now Victor was here. No one between them. And her hormones were making things infinitely worse.His being naked did not help her control either—which was hanging on by a very tiny, thin thread.
About the Author:
Kat Simons earned her Ph.D in animal behavior, working with animals as diverse as dolphins and deer. She brought her experience and knowledge of biology to her paranormal romance fiction, where she delights in taking nature and turning it on its ear. After traveling the world, she now lives in New York City with her family. Kat is a stay-at-home mom and a full time writer.
Website: http://www.katsimons.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kat-Simons/1430791730466744
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7554922.Kat_Simons
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Kat-Simons/e/B00HCMVVN4/
~ Rach
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Today I have a special treat for you all - a review of Once Upon a Tiger by Kat Simons... and rawr, was it a steamy read! Don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post for the chance to win a $30 gift card to Amazon or B&N
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I knew I was going to like the book just by its description (and I was right!)
She’ll never run.Among the tiger shifters, Alexis Tarasova is regarded as fierce and dangerous, with a reputation that would make even the most daring tiger think twice about challenging her. Female tiger shifters may be rare and the mating run a critical part of their species’s survival, but Alexis is the only female Tracker and will not back down, even at the threat of tiger law. She will not be forced to mate. So when a handful of males band together to force her to participate in the run, Alexis chooses to stand her ground and fight instead. He's forbidden to run.Outcast from the tiger shifters after a vicious childhood attack left him mute, Victor Romanov has never taken part in the mate run. He’s never particularly cared, though, since the woman he loves refuses to take a mate. However, when he learns Alexis may be in danger, all bets are off. Nothing will keep him from her side.
Together, they're unmovable.The chemistry between them burns wickedly hot and forges them into an unbeatable pair. Alexis knows that being with Victor means she will have to break another one of her people’s laws—a move that might push the tigers too far. But, for Victor, she will risk everything, including her life, and do what she thought she’d never do—run.
Rach's Review:
This was a novella, and a lot of times with fewer words, there just isn't enough in the novella length to really world build, give your characters a full history, and damage as well as goals, and to then add all of that to the idea that there's these two characters who fall in love in the space of a few thousand words. BUT - Simons really pulls that off here.
I was intrigued by the premise. I was drawn in by page one when Alexis finds six males encroaching on her territory. I kept turning the pages to see what would happen next, and I was very pleased with the ending. Simons takes these two characters, both with icky pasts and damage, shows us the way they secretly feel about one another through their thoughts as well as their actions, and keeps the pace moving at a good clip through the chapters. Alexis and Victor are the perfect match, but they don't know it yet.
When they're locked in the small space of Alexis's territory while she's in estrous (heat), sparks fly and they don't stop until the final page. Simons did a great job of showing how these characters loved one another, but also allowing them to break down their final barriers "on screen", letting us see the relationship unfold and the sweet vulnerabilities of Victor and Alexis.
All in all, a great read.
4.5 out of 5 Divas!
If that wasn't enough incentive to pick up your own copy of Once Upon A Tiger, here's an excerpt:
To Alexis’ surprise, Victor was standing at her door only a few minutes later. She swallowed and tried not to stare. He was magnificent, muscled and lean, with just the right amount of hair covering his human body. The hard cut angles of his face should have made him look harsh but somehow he just looked more compelling. Black eyes, closely cut dark hair, and a sexy half-smile that made her stomach muscles tighten, all combined to send her heartbeat pounding.She’d never been around Victor when she was in estrous. In fact, since coming to terms with the knowledge that her obsession with him could never lead to a future, she’d made an effort to never spend time alone with him. He was the head security technician at the elders’ compound, so they crossed paths regularly. But she tried making sure there were others around to keep her from doing something stupid.Unfortunately, she hadn’t always been successful.She flashed on a recent memory of literally bumping into him in a corridor at the compound when she’d been too deep in thought to notice her surroundings. He’d held her arms while she caught her balance. The contact sent shivers of desire shooting through her body, forcing her to step back as soon as she could, then apologized.He pulled a notebook from the back pocket of his dark jeans and wrote, You okay?“Fine. The job I’m heading out on has me…” She shrugged. “It’s a tough one.”A friend?“No. Nothing like that.” She made the mistake of looking up to finish and got momentarily caught in the deep darkness of his steady gaze. Her stomach danced in giddy delight even as her heart tightened. Swallowing, she said, “The tiger I’m going after has something wrong with him. He’s started stalking children.”Human or tiger?“Human.”Dangerous.“Exactly.” Dangerous to their people if he were discovered by the humans. Also dangerous for her as her target couldn’t possibly be sane if he was hunting kids.Has he hurt any yet?“No. Fortunately. He came close twice, though. I have to find him soon.”Do you want help?She straightened. No one offered to help her. Not since she’d taken the Tracker oath. But he looked serious. And beneath the façade he normally wore, she sensed a hard core of intensity only a stupid person would challenge. His silence was intimidating enough, but for the first time, she saw a dangerous edge to him.And he was offering to help her. The gesture touched her in ways she wouldn’t have expected. Suddenly, she was aware of just how alone they were and just how desperately she wanted him.“I’ll be fine.” Even as she said this, her heartbeat quickened and she had trouble speaking above a whisper.I know. But if you need me, I’m here.Her pulse pounded loud in her ears as she read. Could he hear it? Did he realize just how much she needed him—just not for the hunt? She found herself staring at his mouth. The urge to lean in and taste him overwhelmed her.Alexis blinked back the memory and realized she was once again staring at Victor’s mouth. This time, there was no one around to interrupt them and keep her from giving in to the years of wanting. During that previous meeting, a member of his security tech team had required his attention and he’d hurried away, leaving her breathless. She’d brought in the rogue tiger with a little more aggression than she might have normally. And then she’d taken herself off to her retreat here in the mountains to wallow in the frustration of having to resist the only man she wanted.Now Victor was here. No one between them. And her hormones were making things infinitely worse.His being naked did not help her control either—which was hanging on by a very tiny, thin thread.
About the Author:
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Kat Simons earned her Ph.D in animal behavior, working with animals as diverse as dolphins and deer. She brought her experience and knowledge of biology to her paranormal romance fiction, where she delights in taking nature and turning it on its ear. After traveling the world, she now lives in New York City with her family. Kat is a stay-at-home mom and a full time writer.Website: http://www.katsimons.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kat-Simons/1430791730466744
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7554922.Kat_Simons
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Kat-Simons/e/B00HCMVVN4/
~ Rach
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January 14, 2014
@RachellNichole's Break(Through) The Ice #Release #Day!
Howdy folks!
Well, it's here! Book release day is always soooooo exciting. Today I'm celebrating by stopping by the following blogs to share more about my book and myself! Check it out. I'll be giving away copies of AN AFFAIR ACROSS TIMES SQUARE for everyone who enters the contest.
AND...... here's the official cover reveal!
When Jasmine Graves is invited to the set of the movie based on her shapeshifter book series, she thinks her dreams have come true. The Vince Demarco will be there, and she can’t wait to meet him. Little does she know that she’ll have to face her worst fears to keep her leading man.
Vince Demarco has never been as intrigued by a role or a writer as he is with his current alpha werewolf character and its creator. So when he comes face to face with Jasmine Graves herself, he’s awestruck. But he fears an author who’s a reported recluse will want nothing to do with the paparazzi madness and crazy schedule that comes with dating a movie star.
Neither one can deny the animal attraction that overwhelms them at first contact. But will the heat between them turn to ice in the harsh winter cold of the Adirondack Camp?
On Sale Here!
Check out all of these lovely stops & read excerpts, interviews, guest blogs & WIN a free e-book!
Guest blogMidnight Musings with Bertena www.bertena.com
SpotlightLisa’s World of Bookswww.lisasworldofbooks.net
InterviewRoxanne’s Realmwww.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com
SpotlightFang-tastic Bookswww.fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com
InterviewThe Creatively Green Write at Home Momwww.creativelygreen.blogsopt.com
SpotlightCurling-Up-With-A-Good-BookCurling-Up-With-A-Good-Book.blogspot.com
InterviewReading in Twilighthttp://readingintwilight.blogspot.com/
SpotlightLaurie's Thoughts and Reviewshttp://lauries-interviews.blogspot.com
InterviewPembroke Sinclair. pembrokesinclair.blogspot.com
SpotlightMusings From An Addicted Readerhttp://musingsfromanaddictedreader.blogspot.com/
Spotlight (review)My favorite Things http://heffroberts.blogspot.com
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SpotlightLiteral Hotties Naughty Book Reviews
http://literalhottiesnaughtybookreviews.blogspot.com/
Well, it's here! Book release day is always soooooo exciting. Today I'm celebrating by stopping by the following blogs to share more about my book and myself! Check it out. I'll be giving away copies of AN AFFAIR ACROSS TIMES SQUARE for everyone who enters the contest.
AND...... here's the official cover reveal!
When Jasmine Graves is invited to the set of the movie based on her shapeshifter book series, she thinks her dreams have come true. The Vince Demarco will be there, and she can’t wait to meet him. Little does she know that she’ll have to face her worst fears to keep her leading man.
Vince Demarco has never been as intrigued by a role or a writer as he is with his current alpha werewolf character and its creator. So when he comes face to face with Jasmine Graves herself, he’s awestruck. But he fears an author who’s a reported recluse will want nothing to do with the paparazzi madness and crazy schedule that comes with dating a movie star.
Neither one can deny the animal attraction that overwhelms them at first contact. But will the heat between them turn to ice in the harsh winter cold of the Adirondack Camp?
On Sale Here!
Check out all of these lovely stops & read excerpts, interviews, guest blogs & WIN a free e-book!
Guest blogMidnight Musings with Bertena www.bertena.com
SpotlightLisa’s World of Bookswww.lisasworldofbooks.net
InterviewRoxanne’s Realmwww.roxannesrealm.blogspot.com
SpotlightFang-tastic Bookswww.fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com
InterviewThe Creatively Green Write at Home Momwww.creativelygreen.blogsopt.com
SpotlightCurling-Up-With-A-Good-BookCurling-Up-With-A-Good-Book.blogspot.com
InterviewReading in Twilighthttp://readingintwilight.blogspot.com/
SpotlightLaurie's Thoughts and Reviewshttp://lauries-interviews.blogspot.com
InterviewPembroke Sinclair. pembrokesinclair.blogspot.com
SpotlightMusings From An Addicted Readerhttp://musingsfromanaddictedreader.blogspot.com/
Spotlight (review)My favorite Things http://heffroberts.blogspot.com
SpotlightThe Official Beth Owyn Bloghttp://bethowyn.blogspot.com/
SpotlightBooks Directhttp://booksdirectonline.blogspot.com.au/
SpotlightM&D's Have You Read Book BlogHaveyoureadbookblog.blogspot.com
SpotlightMelissa Stevenshttp://melissastevens.us
SpotlightBooks, Books The Magical Fruithttp://booksbooksthemagicalfruit.blogspot.com
SpotlightLiteral Hotties Naughty Book Reviews
http://literalhottiesnaughtybookreviews.blogspot.com/
January 9, 2014
Return to Audubon Springs Book Tour and #Review #GoddessFish
Good morning and Happy Thursday, everyone! Today I'm happy to be hosting a stop on the Goddess Fish book tour of RETURN TO AUDUBON SPRINGS by RoseAnn DeFranco. I really enjoyed this story (which I've reviewed below). Don't forget to scroll all the way down to take part in the author's giveaway! RoseAnn will be awarding a $25 Amazon GC to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.
BLURB: When Emma Grant returns to her family's Audubon Springs beach house to fulfill the stipulations of her father's will, she has every intention of forcing her former lover out of the house for good. She's never fit into her wealthy family and would prefer avoiding her past, but with her brother threatening to reveal her young daughter, she has no choice.
Rafe Iuliano has other plans. The wealthy Grants tried to bribe him out of Emma's life years ago, but he's determined to prove once and for all that a master carpenter is worthy of Emma and the house.
Their ridiculous and steamy battle for the house reignites the love and passion that bloomed between them years ago. But when Rafe discovers she's kept their daughter a secret for two years, can he overcome anger and pride to claim his family and the love of his life, or will the deception drive a final wedge between them?
Excerpt:
“It’s good to see you too, Emma.” Rafe smiled. A flash of dimples tugged on her memory and heart. “Is falling into men’s flower beds a habit or should I feel special?”
“As it happens, I don’t see this as your flower bed, but rather my own.” Covered in dirt, Emma feasted her eyes on Rafe. She didn’t try to stand. Instead she pushed her hands further into the sticky mulch, needing something to hold on to, momentarily thankful to be on solid ground. She licked her lips. He looked good.
“Finally here to claim what’s yours?”
“Are you going to help me up or not?”
Rafe took a deep breath, and reached out a hand. When they touched, the same powerful jolt of electricity that used to exist between them ran up her arm and straight to her heart. He pulled harder than necessary and Emma slammed into his chest. She took a quick step back, needing space, and almost landed in the garden again. Rafe held on and steadied her.
“Whoa, easy. I don’t think the shrubs can take anymore.”
Her stomach twitched at the sound of his voice, so close it resonated in her ear and vibrated down her spine. His scent, masculine and fresh from-a-shower-clean, mesmerized her. He surrounded her even though he only stood in front of her, balancing her.
“Let go of me,” she whispered.
He complied by raising his hands, palms out, in the air as if they’d been burned. His heat lingered on her skin, and she ached with the loss of his touch. Emma went to work brushing the gritty mulch from her shaking hands.
“You always were a bit clumsy, huh, Ems?”
***Nona’s Review of Return to Audubon Springs by RoseAnn DeFranco***
This romance has a lot of humor as well as touching and heart-wrenching moments. It employs the well-worn secret baby trope, which is always a lot of fun. It’s also a tale of lovers reunited, but because of past hurts they’re fighting the attraction that never died.
Emma Grant and Rafe Iuliano were once very much in love, but their break-up was bitter. Three years later, they’re forced to meet again at the Jersey Shore to settle the details of her father’s will. When Emma’s father died, he left the Summer house in Audubon Springs to Emma and Rafe equally. This is not a cozy cabin or a bungalow. It’s a home worth millions.
Emma finds her attraction to Rafe hasn’t faded, though she tries her hardest to push the feelings aside. He’s grown even more handsome and dynamic during their separation. Still, she’s determined to drive him crazy and force him to surrender his half of the home. First she poses as a snooty macrobiotic queen who throws away all of Rafe’s food to “cleanse” the kitchen. Rafe retaliates by hosting a loud, rowdy, guys-only football watching party complete with beer and smelly cigars. Plenty of comic scenes ensue as the two butt heads and try to out-do each other with obnoxious tricks.
But aside from the comedy, there are serious themes. Emma has several secrets. Her three year old daughter Elana is also Rafe’s child, but he knows nothing of her. Emma’s also being blackmailed by her brother Daniel. If she doesn’t get Rafe to sign over his half of the house, Daniel will reveal Elana’s existence to him. As she spends time with Rafe, Emma realizes she never stopped loving him. She wants to tell him the truth about their daughter, but will he ever forgive her for her deception?
The book had me chuckling a number of times and also had me feeling sympathy for the struggles of Emma and Rafe. I was on the edge of my seat several times saying “Tell him, tell him already!” when Emma’s about to tell Rafe the truth about their daughter.
Emma grows during the story and finally stands up to her controlling family. She’s a wonderful mother and her daughter is the center of her life. As much as I liked Emma, I loved Rafe. He’s sexy, funny and smart. He writes poetry! And his big boisterous, loving Italian-American family added to the fun.
Return to Audubon Springs was a very satisfying romantic read. If you enjoy a story with humor, romance, family and a sexy hero, you’re sure to love this one.
Purchase Return to Audubon Springs here:
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Publisher: http://bit.ly/1dAU45r
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
RoseAnn DeFranco grew up in upstate NY with her nose in a book and a song in her heart. Following the pursuit of a musical theatre career in NYC, she turned her creative energy to writing romance. RoseAnn blogs about her writing experiences with her critique partners at www.the violetfemmes.com. A NJ shore transplant, she enjoys time spent at the beach with her family. She would love to one day live in a quaint shore town like the fictional town Audubon Springs from her BROTHERS OF AUDUBON SPRINGS series. More information about these Contemporary Romantic Comedies can be found at www.radefranco.com.
Web links: www.radefranco www.thevioletfemmes.com @radefranco https://www.facebook.com/#!/roseanndefrancoauthor
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18586846-return-to-audubon-springsAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Return-Audubon-Springs-Brothers-ebook/dp/B00FDSL792/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380163799&sr=8-1&keywords=return+to+audubon+springs
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Nona Raines
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December 20, 2013
Book Tour and #Review: Alone No More by Terri Rochenski #giveaway
Genre: Romance / HistoricalPublisher: The Wild Rose PressWorld Wide Release Date: December 18, 2013
Happy Friday, everyone! Today I have the pleasure of being a stop on the Alone No More virtual blog tour! This is a book I really enjoyed. Please make sure you scroll all the way down to take part in the giveaway the author is offering.
Book Blurb:
Dismissed from her job as a scullery maid and cast aside by her lover, pregnant Cara Morland has no choice but to return to her father’s farm. While lies of widowhood keep her from disgrace, Cara is faced with a local landowner’s unwanted attentions. Without the social status to do much more than avoid the vile man, she loses hope of ever finding happiness.
A friendship based on mutual loneliness blossoms between Cara and James Elliot, a young farm hand hired by her father. He offers his protection, and one shared kiss reveals his heart, but propriety and her feigned grieving period hinders what they both desire.
When Cara’s stalker learns the truth of her circumstances, he gives her an ultimatum—submit to his possession or he’ll ruin her second chance at love with James.
Excerpt:
Mr. Collins stood in the opened doorway.I gasped, my hand flying to my throat. His smile drained the heat from my face and with a shudder, I backed against the wall.“Cara.” He stalked forward, his lascivious examination traveling from my neck, to boots and back up again.I wanted to ask what he wanted, but a choking noise escaped instead.He stopped an arm’s length away. “Cara.”Although somewhat handsome with his light hair and dark eyes, his voice filled me with disgust. My body trembled. Another step and the reek of onions brushed against me. I squeezed my eyes shut and turned my face into my shoulder.Hot breath caressed my neck. “I’ve been longing for this moment. I’ve been mad with yearning the past year.”Throat dry, I struggled to swallow.Fingertips brushed down my cheek before cupping my chin.Revulsion swamped me, threatening to bring up my breakfast.“Someone else may have beaten me to your spoils, but I’m going to have you regardless. Just like I’ve always—”Two footfalls moved across the barn floor and Mr. Collins’ hand was ripped from me.Wind rushed. Grunts encouraged my eyelids to open.Buy Links for Alone No More:
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***Nona’s Review***
Cara, the young heroine of this short historical romance, is not the typical virgin one might expect in a story of this type. When the book opens, she’s already pregnant—and unmarried. Far from home and lonely, she fell in love with a married co-worker and foolishly believed his promises that someday they’d be together. Reality crashes in on her all too ruthlessly when her employers discover her situation. Poor Cara loses both her job and her lover and is packed off home in disgrace. Her dilemma gave the story an interesting twist and pulled me in.
The author gave a realistic view of the cheerless life of a scullery maid, with long hours of hard work and very little free time. It’s not hard to see why Cara would have fallen under the spell of a cad who offered her a little affection. The story also doesn't gloss over the dire predicament of an unwed mother in those times. If her parents don't take her back, all that's left for her is prostitution or the workhouse.
Luckily, her parents agree to pretend she's a widow to save her and themselves from local gossip. Even so, Cara still must endure her father’s silent disappointment and her mother’s bitter wrath.
It's not all gloom, though. When farmhand James appears, he brings happiness and hope into her life. As they fall in love, Cara's secret torments her. Will James still care for her if he learns she’s not a respectable widow, but an unwed mother-to-be?
This is a touching story. I enjoyed the sweet romance between Cara and James. Mr. Collins, threatening Cara with his unwanted advances, was a truly despicable villain.
When Cara’s faced with the possibility of losing the only person who brings her happiness, it’s a heart-rending moment. Though she begins as a naïve young woman, as time goes on, Cara matures emotionally and begins making wiser choices. I enjoyed seeing her grow. Her hardships only make the happy ending sweeter (come on, you know there has to be a happy ending, it’s a romance!)
Alone No More is a very satisfying choice for anyone who enjoys sweet historical romance.
Author's Bio:
Terri started writing stories in the 8th grade, when a little gnome whispered in her brain. Gundi’s Great Adventure never hit the best seller list, but it started a long love affair with storytelling.Today she enjoys an escape to Middle Earth during the rare ‘me’ moments her three young children allow. When not playing toys, picking them back up, or kissing boo-boos, she can be found sprawled on the couch with a book or pencil in hand, and toothpicks propping her eyelids open.
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December 18, 2013
Oh, I must. I really, really MUST!: A Rant from Rach
Hey bloggerverse. First, let me say Nona has been burning up the blog with excerpts from some great erotic romance novels on Santa's Naughty List for the Erotic Cravings blog hop! They've been hot, hot, HOT! And I hope you've enjoyed them as much as I have!
Now... on to my rant of the day...
Fellow Seton Hill Graduate and author friend, Tonya Burrows, posted a link to this article this morning, and as I read through it, all I could do was laugh.
The author of the article, Palash Ghosh, says, "After all, romance novels fall into the same sordid category as soft porn, violent comic books and anything written by Stephen King in the realm of literary "guilty pleasures."'
Oi! Where do I even begin to respond to that one, folks? Sordid, porn, guilty pleasures? YES PLEASE. I mean, sign me up, now. Are these supposed to be negative things, I ask you? In a world where women are finally (FINALLY) starting to own their sexuality, delve into the unknown, come into their own sexual identities, these are all good things. Now this article focuses mostly on historical romances, which I only read occasionally, but when I do, I LOVE them. I've noticed I really enjoy romances of all types, though I do tend to feel like something is missing if they're too saccharine sweet or all the naughty things are BCD.
Ghosh goes on to say, "I know many... smart, attractive, successful, 'liberated,' modern females who nonetheless find some kind of deep satisfaction and vicarious thrill from delving into hyper-romantic, contrived and extremely unrealistic tales of handsome, manly heroes falling in love with virginal women, enduring a series of adventures, then inexorably ending in a happy resolution."
Hmmm... let's inspect this. Smart, attractive, successful and liberated women can't enjoy a FANTASY of a handsome, manly hero?? Um, hello? Where is this rule written? And let's just compare the male fantasy portrayed in romance novels to the perfect blonde bombshells in those um... art films the average American Male fantasizes over. How is a man in romance novel any more "contrived and extremely unrealistic" than Pamela Anderson or Jenna Jameson?
Let's move on to the article's statistics, courtesy of the Romance Writers of America:
"*More than 9,000 romance titles were released in 2012, yielding sales of about $1.44 billion (more than triple the revenues generated by classic literary fiction), making it the biggest portion of the U.S. consumer market at 16.7 percent.
*Some 75 million people in the country read at least one romance novel in 2008, but most are long-time dedicated consumers of the genre." Hmm... then there's this little nugget, "I had thought that romance novels accounted for a very small fringe corner of the literary market." - If that's the case, then you must have been living under a rock, never been inside a store, read the NYTimes Bestseller List, or seen the headers on Amazon, Facebook, or any other type of website advertising romance novels. As you're here reading this erotic romance blog, you're an obvious fan and I need not continue on about all the ways in which the romance novel rocks, so I shall just say this... Women don't really have any desire to go back and live in a time when petticoats, corsets, and gloves were required at all times, when the only interests she was allowed to have were reading, painting, and childbearing, when she could not own land, earn money (except with her body), vote, have a say in her marriage or anything else as the article suggests ("Perhaps most women [even the ones who get lost in romance novels] do not want to go all the way back – but it is obvious, they are unhappy with how the world has turned out in the contemporary era.")
It is simply this... Sometimes we (men and women alike) get disillusioned with our lives, get bored in the bedroom as well as the courtroom, and yearn for a fictional world on paper where we can live vicariously through words and characters who are bold enough to love with all their hearts, to fight with all their passions, and face all of the world's sometimes insurmountable obstacles to hold tight to the one they love.
And so I ask you, readers, what the hell is wrong with that?
~Rach
Now... on to my rant of the day...
Fellow Seton Hill Graduate and author friend, Tonya Burrows, posted a link to this article this morning, and as I read through it, all I could do was laugh.
The author of the article, Palash Ghosh, says, "After all, romance novels fall into the same sordid category as soft porn, violent comic books and anything written by Stephen King in the realm of literary "guilty pleasures."'
Oi! Where do I even begin to respond to that one, folks? Sordid, porn, guilty pleasures? YES PLEASE. I mean, sign me up, now. Are these supposed to be negative things, I ask you? In a world where women are finally (FINALLY) starting to own their sexuality, delve into the unknown, come into their own sexual identities, these are all good things. Now this article focuses mostly on historical romances, which I only read occasionally, but when I do, I LOVE them. I've noticed I really enjoy romances of all types, though I do tend to feel like something is missing if they're too saccharine sweet or all the naughty things are BCD.
Ghosh goes on to say, "I know many... smart, attractive, successful, 'liberated,' modern females who nonetheless find some kind of deep satisfaction and vicarious thrill from delving into hyper-romantic, contrived and extremely unrealistic tales of handsome, manly heroes falling in love with virginal women, enduring a series of adventures, then inexorably ending in a happy resolution."
Hmmm... let's inspect this. Smart, attractive, successful and liberated women can't enjoy a FANTASY of a handsome, manly hero?? Um, hello? Where is this rule written? And let's just compare the male fantasy portrayed in romance novels to the perfect blonde bombshells in those um... art films the average American Male fantasizes over. How is a man in romance novel any more "contrived and extremely unrealistic" than Pamela Anderson or Jenna Jameson?
Let's move on to the article's statistics, courtesy of the Romance Writers of America:
"*More than 9,000 romance titles were released in 2012, yielding sales of about $1.44 billion (more than triple the revenues generated by classic literary fiction), making it the biggest portion of the U.S. consumer market at 16.7 percent.
*Some 75 million people in the country read at least one romance novel in 2008, but most are long-time dedicated consumers of the genre." Hmm... then there's this little nugget, "I had thought that romance novels accounted for a very small fringe corner of the literary market." - If that's the case, then you must have been living under a rock, never been inside a store, read the NYTimes Bestseller List, or seen the headers on Amazon, Facebook, or any other type of website advertising romance novels. As you're here reading this erotic romance blog, you're an obvious fan and I need not continue on about all the ways in which the romance novel rocks, so I shall just say this... Women don't really have any desire to go back and live in a time when petticoats, corsets, and gloves were required at all times, when the only interests she was allowed to have were reading, painting, and childbearing, when she could not own land, earn money (except with her body), vote, have a say in her marriage or anything else as the article suggests ("Perhaps most women [even the ones who get lost in romance novels] do not want to go all the way back – but it is obvious, they are unhappy with how the world has turned out in the contemporary era.")
It is simply this... Sometimes we (men and women alike) get disillusioned with our lives, get bored in the bedroom as well as the courtroom, and yearn for a fictional world on paper where we can live vicariously through words and characters who are bold enough to love with all their hearts, to fight with all their passions, and face all of the world's sometimes insurmountable obstacles to hold tight to the one they love.
And so I ask you, readers, what the hell is wrong with that?
~Rach
December 16, 2013
Nona’s on Santa’s Naughty List! #EroticCravings #giveaway
Hi all, and welcome to the Erotic Cravings “Making Santa’s Naughty List” Promotion! Good girls can make Santa’s “nice” list, but let’s face, it’s much more fun to be naughty! We eight naughty authors of Erotic Cravings are offering some nice presents for the holiday season. Stop by each day to read another Erotic Cravings author’s post, because each of us is offering a giveaway and there’s a grand prize of a $50 Amazon or B&N gift card for one lucky winner!When it comes to being naughty, a little libation always helps J. One traditional Christmas drink my family always enjoyed is Gløgg or Glögg. (There seems to be variation of spelling and pronunciation. In our house we pronounced it glug.) This is a beverage made with wine, whiskey and spices and served warm. Here's a recipe that's similar to one we’ve enjoyed:1 bottle of port wine (my mom always used ruby port, but you might prefer something less sweet)¼ - ½ bottle whiskey1 cinnamon stickA few whole cloves2 – 3 tablespoons sugar (if desired)1 cup dark raisins½ cup blanched slivered almonds
Combine the wine, whiskey and spices in a pot and heat on the stove. Once it's hot, remove spices with a slotted spoon and add the raisins and almonds. Serve in small cups with a spoonful of raisins and nuts in each cup (a treat to eat once you've drunk the glogg).
This can be made in advance and stored in wine bottles. It should be reheated to serve.
Yum. Delicious, but it's some powerful stuff!
The “gift” I’m offering on this promotion is a digital copy of my FFM ménage romance His and Hers and Hers. It fits the holiday theme, as it takes place from late October to shortly after Christmas. There’s a naughty Christmas Eve scene where the two girls have a surprise planned for their guy. Some life-changing events also take place for the trio over the holiday.
Blurb:Kyla Denster and Jordan Brougham are passionately in love. Kyla knows she's lucky to have a guy who uses all his tricks to keep her happy in and out of bed. Jordan knows he's lucky to have such a hot, adventurous girlfriend.
But neither of them knows that their best friend, Cassie DeSantis, wants them both. Cassie's painful past has taught her not to wear her heart on her sleeve. She keeps quiet, afraid that revealing her feelings would mean losing the two people she cares for most. Things change one night when an impulsive kiss leads to the three of them spending an incredibly hot night together.
When the couple wants more of Cassie, she leaps at the chance to be with them. But problems arise at her insistence that no one mention the L word and when Jordan and Kyla clash over how to deal with disapproving family. Their triad relationship will only survive if they all stand together to prove that three is the perfect number—when all three are in love.
Excerpt: She heard Jordan’s low rumble and Ky’s giggle. Then Kyla’s voice came from the doorway. “Cassie.” Cassie’s mouth went dry. Kyla stood there wearing nothing but a tiny black thong and an impish grin. Her hard brown nipples pointed straight at Cassie and her generous breasts begged to be caressed and kissed. Cassie’s own nipples tightened in response. Kyla’s eyes flashed as though she knew exactly how turned on Cassie was. Her smile hitched a little higher. “Dessert is now being served. In the bedroom.” Cassie pushed back her chair and rose, her body tingling with anticipation. Kyla beckoned her with a crooked finger and Cassie followed her down the hall. When they reached the bedroom, Kyla stopped. “One thing. Entrance here requires special dress. Or undress, I should say.” She smiled. “Let me help.” Ky assisted as Cassie stepped out of her shoes, socks, and pants and peeled off her top. When she stood only in her bra and panties, Ky stepped in close. “I’ll undo your bra.” Her warm breath tickled Cassie’s neck, her bare breasts, and hard brown nipples teased Cassie’s skin as she wrapped her arms around Cass and unfastened her bra. “You can keep those on…” Ky traced her finger down the seam of Cassie’s pink bikini panties. “For now.” Cream drenched her pussy at the wicked promise in Kyla’s tease. Ky took her hand and drew her through the doorway. “Come on.” Jordan sat on the bed, in a pair of black briefs, already distended by his rising cock. Dark hair dusted his chest, and Cassie’s fingers itched to feel its texture, and the warm skin underneath. More than that, she wanted to caress the bulge that grew bigger the more she stared. His green eyes were bright, his expression dreamy. His smile, the smile she loved, still hitched up a little higher in one corner. “Hey, Cass. Ready for dessert?”
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Hot Contemporary Romance
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December 15, 2013
Dirt Rotten Scoundrel – Making the Naughty List #EroticCravings #giveaway
Hi every naughty boy and girl, welcome to the Erotic Cravings “Making Santa’s Naughty List.”Living on the wild side is so much more fun that being “nice.” Tell me who wants to be that!The eight naughty authors of Erotic Cravings are offering some nice presents for the holiday season. Stop by each day to read another Erotic Cravings author’s post, because each of us is offering a giveaway and there’s a grand prize of a $50 Amazon or B&N gift card for one lucky winner!
So let’s me tell you about my Dirt Rotten Scoundrel...He lies, cheats, and prowls through the night like a panther...wait he’s a shape shifter. Now, he’s on a quest to win the ultimate prize...to live in paradise again.
All Jack Avery has to do to earn the queen's forgiveness is rescue her missing daughter from the human world. His sources reveal the Princess Noelani is being held by a powerful man who likes a good game of chance. So with twenty borrowed pieces of gold Jack enters the high-stakes game. Only the lady he encounters is no princess. This pretty Kitty makes him want to hear her purr.
Under a memory spell, Kitty recalls nothing before the governor bought her from her parents and offered her protection from those he claims would kill her kind. So what if, in order to control her, he forces Kitty to morph then deprives her of sexual release after transformation. But the crafty card player she is assigned to “entertain” reveals himself as a kindred spirit—a shape shifter—and unravels the lie she’s been forced to live. Together Jack and Kitty risk it all, for the stakes are high and the prize is worth it...freedom, forgiveness, love.
Excerpt from Banished Scoundrel
The dark night didn’t bother Jack. He enjoyed the peaceful sound of an owl cooing and the cold crisp dirt under his paws. Fresh air filled his lungs, and he quickly recovered from his jaunt through the woods. Sloan had led him on a merry chase, but Jack gained the information he needed.
Still in his panther form, he followed Kitty’s scent. She hadn’t agreed to meet him, but her unique fragrance on the breeze had directed him to her path through the underbrush. The low shrubs helped provide plenty of cover from any wandering guest.
A snap from a twig sang through his sharpened awareness. He scanned the sandy shore of the lake. A sleek female panther stalked to the water’s edge and dipped her head to drink.
With her tail up and lying along her side, the rich scent of her sex filled his senses. He focused on the wide spread of her back legs. The pleasure of pumping his barbed cock deep into her lush pussy enraged his lust. Her scream of completion would echo through the night and alert the humans in the castle of their activities.Kitty.The panther turned and stared at the castle. Jack? What are you doing here?
He stepped out from his hiding place. The light from the night beast lit the area in an eerie glow. Unwilling to expose himself to danger, he tossed his head back at the structure glowing in the distance. Many of the bedroom windows faced the lake.
Why don’t we move to a more secure area? I don’t want anyone from Sloan’s party to see us. He turned.
No, Jack. Even though you’ve caught me in my panther form, I’m not following you into the underbrush. I’ve read that male cats have an insatiable hunger to mate. She shuffled her paws in the sand and strolled along the shoreline.
But wait! With a quick burst, he covered the ground between them. He closed his mouth around the hairs on the back of her neck and tugged.
She sighed and stopped. Jack, I’m not fucking you in this form.A quick twist of her head and she broke free of his grip. Now stop.
A deep purr rumbled from his chest. He couldn’t allow her to escape.
So I’m feeling a little naughty and decided to give away a digital copy of my book “Banished – Three Erotic Stories.” This includes all three stories of the Banished series.Read the blurbs and excerpts for each book at http://www.anitaphilmar.com/banishedbookpg.html
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Have a wonderful holiday season and give everyone on your naughty list a kiss...after all they need a little something too.
Anita Philmar
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December 14, 2013
Are You on the Naughty List? #EroticCravings #giveaway
Here are some things that might have gotten me on Santa’s Naughty List this year:
1. Infected something with a fatal virus--my poor little computer will rest in peace. Obituary: Died in Feb. 2013 from…ahem…watching certain questionable videos and looking at erotic photography.]
2. The Bulge Tour project—if you follow my blog http://hardworkingheroes.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/its-here-bulge-photo-tour/ you’ll find snapshots of unsuspecting men and their packages. I’ve taken a few really good ones, as well as been “caught” a number of times!
3. Grabbing my children by the hair and forcing them to look at me when they’re committing the ultimate back-talk sin.
4. Didn’t bother to pay the gas bill and instead purchased lingerie. Whattayathink? http://www.freepeople.com/fp-one-lurex-peplum-tube/?&productOptionIDs=d9856425-7d3f-4c99-96c3-e3d55d5b9e53
5. Told the school I was not going to volunteer for the bake sale ever again because they always pair me with Lucas’s mom, who is the equivalent of a goldfish swimming back and forth in its bowl and getting excited about the same coral castle. Yeah, I said that.
Sometimes being bad feels really good! Make sure you do 5 naughty things this year AT LEAST. But always balance with kindness and good deeds. What have you done that’s earned you a spot on the Naughty List?
Read on for a naughty excerpt from my latest release STRANDED AND STRADDLED!
Description:When a freak snowstorm strands Lacey at a crowded Oklahoma rest stop, she thinks things can’t possibly get worse. Until she bumps into Trace Allen. Bull rider, ex-boyfriend, and all-around bad boy, Trace plucks her off her feet and invites her into his warm travel trailer. But Lacey has her misgivings. Trace is every bit as strong and virile as the bulls he rides--and just as volatile. But when she finds evidence that their bad breakup was a misunderstanding, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about him.
Could Trace’s temper and bad boy exterior hide a tender heart? And will Lacey end up stranded, or straddled by the hottest bad-boy cowboy the rodeo circuit has ever seen?
EXCERPT:
“Fuck, I missed you.” He closed his fingers over her buds, twisting, stroking in perfect tempo to the pulse between her thighs. Juices slicked her folds. She smoothed her hand over the dips and swells of his chest, aware of his cock waving over her belly.
As if he couldn’t wait another moment, he prostrated himself on her, mouth on her nipples. The rake of his teeth against her sensitive flesh drew quiet whimpers from her. When he slid a hand over her landing strip of curls to the slick heat of her, she threw her head back and lost herself in sensation.
He glided a finger over her hard pearl, down over the soaking outer lips, and plunged into her core. She cried out, bucking against his touch. The heel of his hand ground into her clit, and oh, it had never been so intense, so good.
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December 13, 2013
@neselane is on Santa's Naughty List! #EroticCravings #giveaway
Making Santa’s Naughty List…ever wonder if your thoughts or actions have landed you on that infamous scroll? If your answer is no, don’t get your tinsel in a tangle, here are a couple of fun ideas to have Santa contemplating a switch for you next year.
Okay, picture this. You’re at the local coffee house kicked back enjoying your favorite latte or Frappuccino. You scan the room and your breath catches at the extremely attractive person standing in line. Close your eyes and picture that person in the throes of a climax. You’ll be amazed at how your pulse will speed up and your breathing will deepen. It’s just a fantasy folks, now take that feeling and use it. Endorphins make everything merry and bright :)
Later, you’re sitting at the computer scanning the internet. The house is quiet and you’ve covered your inbox and other pertinent chores. Force your mouse to the incognito setting and pull up a search box. Type in the one sexual fantasy you’ve never had the nerve to share, with anyone. Your palms will sweat as you hover over the search button. The bottom drops out of your stomach as you click…
Today’s world is all about instant gratification. I’m all for gratification, but take the time to treat yourself to a little fantasy every now and then. Let the heat build and soon you’ll have more than visions of sugar plums dancing in your head as you sleep. And remember…Santa is very jolly because he knows where all of the Naughty folks live – especially since he only comes once a year!
*Snort* I can’t believe I went there. Okay, yes I can. Everyone please have a Happy and Very Naughty Christmas.
Nese LaneErotic Romance with a little bit of edge.
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Smokin’ hot body, a voice that sends shivers down your spine, then top it off with an empathic ability to sense your every desire… Everyone has a rock star fantasy, right? Take a peek at my new release Angel’s Addiction.
Lustful addiction to an empathic rock star leads to love and deadly games…His angel...
Gabriella Blanchett can't seem to resist the addictive lure of another pleasure-filled night with the smoldering rock star. He'd be perfect except for the sudden and mysterious disappearances in the middle of the night. His ability to sense her every need, coupled with the secrets he harbors, leave her head spinning, her body humming, and her heart in jeopardy.
Her addiction...
Rock star Auro Moretti tours the world with a goal that's two-fold. He hopes his music is inspiring, but as an empath, he also heals tortured young souls in the audience with his gypsy gift. Protecting his family's secret and Romani heritage proves as difficult a task as keeping Gabriella in his bed.
She fills his soul with light...he feeds her craving for love...and a stalker threatens to destroy both.
Excerpt: I peered around the corner into the kitchenette area. Auro stood with his back to me, and I took a moment to appreciate the view. He’d drug on a pair of soft well-worn jeans. The fabric molded his ass in a way that had me drooling. He hadn’t bothered with a shirt, and muscles played across his back when he leaned forward and laid a single red rose on the room service tray.
Preoccupied with his task, he quietly sang a tune I didn’t recognize. The sound of his voice had me wet in five seconds flat. I’m so easy.
I slipped behind him and wrapped my arms around his waist. “Mmm, morning.” I slid the long silky strands of his hair over so I could kiss where my lips met his spine. The deep rumble of his chuckle tickled my cheek as I snuggled against his warmth.
“Try afternoon, cara, it is after three. I was just coming to bring you something to eat and find out your plans for this evening. I had hoped to wake you in a completely different manner, but this works almost as well.”
He turned in my arms, tightened his hold, and lowered his head to brush his lips across my mouth. And there it was…the euphoric feeling of his kiss. The fix I needed from my drug of choice—Auro. It hit my system with enough punch, my knees weakened. I steadied myself by grasping his shoulders, leaning my full weight against his tension-filled frame.
“Sorry to spoil your fun. How can I make it up to you?” I murmured against his lips. Heat flashed in his gaze, and I slowly lowered myself to my knees.
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