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Just in case any of you have missed the block of information at the foot of my posts this month, I'm lucky enough to be taking part in the Insatiable Reads book tour with my latest release, the erotic romance suspense novel The Object of His Desire.

In addition to the various offers and giveaways, there's lots of cross-promotion across the web to help highlight more than two dozen hot new romance, erotic romance and new adult titles.

And there are prizes!

Why not spend a minute or two exploring the links below: for each action you take you increase your chances of winning one of a range of fantastic prizes, including a Kindle Fire HD loaded with the Insatiable Reads novels. (And yes, one of the options is to sign up for my mailing list, along with those of the other participating authors; if you're already signed up to the mailing lists you're still entitled to click to enter for that list.)

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Pollygraph (interviews with romance and erotica authors): Terry Towers

If you had to sum up your new novel, An Heir for the Billionaire, in a single tweet of 140 characters, what would it be?
Damon thought he had it all, but when diagnosed with cancer he realizes he's missing what's most important - someone to share his life with.

Sounds great - why not take some more space and tell me more?
In An Heir For the Billionaire we meet Damon Garratt, a man who has dedicated his life to building his massive empire above all else. Upon finding out he has small stem cell cancer he realizes that with no family or loved ones in his life everything he has spent his life building has ultimately been for nothing.

However, a high school reunion and meeting up with his high school sweetheart - the woman he left a decade earlier to dedicate himself to his work - helps him realize he had and lost what was most important many years ago. Will Damon be able to rekindle the romance he'd foolishly walked away from a decade ago and finally get what is most important in life - a family, before time runs out for him?

Where does it fall on the scale between sweet romance and down'n'dirty erotica?
Ultimately, it is a sweet, inspirational and at times comic romance, but it has a number of extremely hot, melt your e-reader scenes.

What do you think is the attraction of the super-wealthy lover (yes, there's the money, I know, but what else?)? Why do we like so much to read about them?
Billionaire romances give readers a chance to be swept up in a world that they all have dreamed about at one time or another. The women are treated like princesses, by men with power and authority. It's like a fairytale for adults.

What makes a good erotic romance novel for you?
Chemistry between the characters is easily the most important factor. Chemistry and the build-up that makes the reader root for the heroine are important above all else.

An Heir for the Billionaire has been released as part of the Insatiable Reads Summer Tour. Which other IR authors should we look out for?
Oh my, there are so many great authors to choose from in the tour. I'm not even sure where to begin. If you're looking for contemporary billionaire romance stories then I believe authors such as Laina Madrid, Melanie Marchande, Angelina Spears, Julia Kent, Clara Bayard, Krista Lakes are writing them.... I'm sure there might be more, and I'm missing them. Sorry, if I missed you. :(

What's your perfect writing day?
A day where I can get in 5k words, and the words feel like they're writing themselves. Not a typical day, sadly. I usually get in a couple thousand words, but life tends to get in the way all too frequently.

Who would your perfect dinner party guests be?
A fun and upbeat group of people. People who can joke, laugh and have a great time.

And your perfect meal?
BBQ without a doubt. A fun pool party and BBQ with lots of beer and wine.

What have you read recently?
Julia Kent's Random Acts of Crazy, would be my most recent. Being an erotica author normally, I tend to read authors who write in my normal niche (PI erotica).

And finally, a variant on that opening question: in no more than 140 characters, tell readers why they should buy your book.
For the months of July & Aug, 30% of the proceeds from the Amazon.com book sales for this title will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

An Heir For The Billionaire by Terry Towers

Katrina has been waiting for her Prince Charming...

Katrina Alexander's bland life has her wondering if she'll ever find the true love she's spent her life hoping for. With no current prospects, and a boring job, she's just about given up. Running into her high school sweetheart at her high school reunion has her wondering if maybe she'd met him long ago.  

Damon's a self-made billionaire, but aside from his massive fortune has little else to show for the years that have gone by. Without love or a family, he's feeling empty. Seeing Katrina brings up old feelings from the past, and suddenly he can see his future more clearly. Racing against the clock, can he convince Katrina to give him the one thing he desperately needs - an heir?

Purchase links
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble
All Romance eBooks
Social Media Links
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerryTowersXXX
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terry.towers.73
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5263140.Terry_Towers

Terry Towers' An Heir For The Billionaire is part of the Insatiable Reads Summer Tour:

What happens when you bring today’s hottest adult romance authors together for one month to celebrate readers, romance, strong heroines, kissable heroes, sassy sidekicks, and terrible villains?

You end up with 27 sizzling hot novels and one hell of a party!

Each novel debuting in July is a steamy romance in various subgenres – paranormal, thriller, suspense, contemporary, and new adult. Some popular adult themes include BBW, light BDSM, billionaire, and ménage.

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Guest post: The Babysitter Extraordinaire by Penelope Jones

New Book Release July 4th, 2013  
Only 99 cents

The Babysitter Extraordinaire: Volume 2

Married life is hard enough, but when you add in aspects of owner/slave relationships, domestic discipline, BDSM, and polyamory: life can get quite hairy.

Mr. Houston and his wife decided his intern, Piper Mitchell, would be a perfect addition to their “family” dynamic, and they hatched a plan to trick her into their bed!

Piper was set to babysit for them; Mr. Houston came home early, and she was caught red handed masturbating! He was just about to show her the time of her life when Mrs. Houston’s impatience got the better of her. Chad spanked his wife for her disobedience right in front of his intern. That’s when Piper discovered their ruse and the questions began to fly.

P.S. Mrs. Houston wasn’t the only one getting spanked! After a lengthy discussion, Piper agreed to a one month trial period of being their slave.

Sh*t just got real, and these three were ready for anything!

Delve into this threesome with your eyes wide open; you won’t want to miss a single “spankable” or “wankable”  moment!

Book Excerpt:

“Piper meet my wife, Melissa; this is my fab intern I was telling you about, dear.” He was mister calm, cool, and collected. I was just caught for the second time tonight; this time giving her husband a blow job, and she— well, she was gorgeous and none of the pictures on his desk did her justice, and all I wanted to do was crawl under a rock!

No such luck, the tall, leggy blonde was casually strolling towards the bed, while her clothes seemed to be melting away.

Holy shit! She’s going to join us???

“WAIT! Hold the fuck up!” I pushed my way up in their huge king-sized bed, and used the towel and a pillow to hide all my good parts. Meanwhile, Mr. Houston was laughing so hard he fell over, and Melissa still approached as if I had said nothing at all.

“This was all a plan? She’s not really out of town?” Stating the obvious was my specialty it seemed. I really should’ve stopped talking; I certainly didn’t sound as if I was top of my class at Carter Young University.

“Piper are you really a home-wrecker or isn’t it better that it was all a plan?” The now naked woman who could give Marilyn Monroe a run for her money sat right next to me on the bed and began peeling away the towel.

Penelope Jones, the Iniquitous Bad Penny, is a saucy little minx who will drive you insane with her naughtiness and cheek!  A writer of super sexy poetry and erotic romance - prepare to love both the woman and her works.  Whether you seek a ‘happy-ever-after,’ or a ‘randy-romp for a night,’ Penelope’s the girl for you.  She’s the sauce behind the ‘Naughtyville”, “The Naughtycouch”, and ‘Little Miss Notoriety,’ so come check out her blog for other writing projects, and what’s next for her at http://thepenelopejones.wordpress.com

It’s a visit you’ll never forget!

The Babysitter Extraordinaire: Volume 2 is available from:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon CA

Babysitter Extraordinaire: Volume 1 is FREE July 4th and 5th!
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon CA

"Another @InsatiableReads success"

Well, I've been doing my bit to support the Insatiable Reads summer tour: 25 or so authors of steamy romance with new novels to promote, including lots of blog-hopping, giveaways* and other fun and games.

It's early days still, but already we've had to coin a tag-line for use on our Twitter feed: "Another @InsatiableReads success".

The tour kicked off on 1st July, and already we have one runaway bestseller and four others rapidly climbing the charts.
Where I End and You Begin by Andra BrynnHelena Newbury's Dance For Me Anna Antonia's Mad for You Aubrey Rose's Me, Cinderella? and Saltwater Kisses: A Billionaire Love Story by Krista Lakes, currently riding high at number 35 in Amazon's overall paid Kindle chartYet more of us are bubbling just under that level of success. My own The Object of His Desire is selling strongly (faster than any other book of mine, this early) and picking up some great responses. 

Pollygraph (interviews with romance authors): Ava Catori

If you had to sum up your new novel, Shady Cove: New Girl in Town, in a single tweet of 140 characters, what would it be?

A city girl goes country and loses her heart to a local boy. Only problem, she's heading back to the city.

Okay, it sounds good - have some more space and tell me more.

She didn't want to go to the country, but was sent there unexpectedly. She's lost her brother, her family is falling apart, and her college money is gone. Heading to live with her aunt, she's forced to adapt to a new life and people she barely knows. Just when she starts to get involved with someone, she realizes she'll be leaving soon.

How steamy does it get?

There are sex scenes, but I wouldn't call it erotic. I tried to use discretion and just give enough details to give you an idea - leaving the rest up to your imagination.

Do you have any more plans for Jenna and Benji, or is this a standalone novel?

Shady Cove is meant to be a series that revolves around a community. Her cousin, Grace, will get her own book, while the main characters and familiar town elements will be woven through each story. Jenna and Benji will get the book after that.

What makes a good romance novel for you?

I love a character driven story, so if there are characters I can relate to and it offers a lot of emotional pull, I'm drawn in. Sexual tension, that natural chemistry is always a nice component as well.

Shady Cove: New Girl in Town has been released as part of the Insatiable Reads Summer Tour. Which other IR authors should we look out for?

There are so many talented writers on the tour. I've read two of the books in preparation and each is a great read. You'll want to make sure you grab a copy of Dance for Me by Helena Newbury for instance.

Big city or small town, for you?

I live in suburbia, and am drawn to more rural settings in real life. I'm not a city girl. I know people love the vibe and energy, but I like the comfort of laid back and quiet.

What have you read recently?

I've been reading some humor and writing/craft books lately. I picked up a book on emotional impact in writing that I enjoyed, and I'm hoping to read the new Carl Hiaasen novel soon. Jennifer Cruise was probably my last romance read - I love a good romantic comedy.

What's next for you?

I'm currently working on a romantic comedy called "Running on Empty". I released another romantic comedy in the late spring, and found I really enjoyed writing it. I think you'll be seeing more of those from me in the future.

Shady Cove: New Girl in Town by Ava Catori

Can a big city girl go country? Jenna’s life grinds to a halt after her brother’s suicide. With her college funds non-existent and her future plans put on hold, she’s forced to relocate to a sleepy town. Just when her entire world is crumbling, she meets Benji Preston, a local guy she doesn't expect to fall for. He's not even her type!  A harmless flirtation quickly escalates into something more. The only catch? He’s the same guy her cousin has been harboring a crush on for ages. With tongues wagging and jealousy dogging her every step, Jenna has to decide what's more important; her heart or her family ties?

Purchase links Amazon US
Amazon UK
Kobo
Barnes and Noble
All Romance eBooks
Apple iTunes

Social Media Links
Blog: http://www.avacatori.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AvaCatori/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvaCatori
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6925098.Ava_Catori

Ava Catori's Shady Cove: New Girl in Town is part of the Insatiable Reads Summer Tour:

What happens when you bring today’s hottest adult romance authors together for one month to celebrate readers, romance, strong heroines, kissable heroes, sassy sidekicks, and terrible villains?

You end up with 27 sizzling hot novels and one hell of a party!

Each novel debuting in July is a steamy romance in various subgenres – paranormal, thriller, suspense, contemporary, and new adult. Some popular adult themes include BBW, light BDSM, billionaire, and ménage.

Objects of Desire: an extract and a Beatle

A couple of guest appearances for me today:

The Object of His Desire is the Featured New Book on West of Mars, and the focus is on music as host Susan Helene Gottfried asks me to talk about a song that makes me think of my book.

Meanwhile, over at Anita Philmar's blog there's an extract from The Object of His Desire. Over the next few days there will be different extracts appearing around the blogosphere, along with interviews and other guest posts. It's been fun. And it's been tiring!

Publication day: The Object of His Desire - an erotic romance suspense novel

It's official publication day!

I know I have a lot of titles to my name, but this one is special. It's a novel that I loved writing, and which has attracted lots of praise, and I'm really excited that it's been included in this month's Insatiable Reads promotion, alongside novels by the likes of Julia Kent, Aubrey Rose and Helena Newbury.

As part of this promotion, there will be prize draws, blog hops, interviews, extracts and more.

I know I've mentioned it once or twice before, but in case you've missed them, here are the details for The Object of His Desire.

When Trudy goes to her estranged brother's wedding, the last thing she expects is one of those moments: a handsome stranger, their eyes meeting across a crowded room... a tempting, but dangerous stranger. Determined to find out more, she discovers that dark secrets bind him to her brother; she also learns that he's the kind of man who gets what he wants, and what he wants right now is Trudy.

Introducing her to the world of the super-wealthy, he showers her with designer clothes, shoes, and diamonds, whisking her off to dinner dates by private jet... what more could a girl want?

But as she finds out more about him, Trudy begins to wonder if she can ever love a man she can never fully trust. A man involved in murder and blackmail, who may just be using her as an alibi. Should she run or let herself fall for him? And will he give her a choice?

A passionate erotic romance, where scandals buried away in the past lead to murderous intrigue in the present, in the intensely steamy world of the super-wealthy and powerful.

The Object of His Desire is available from:
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DHPP0J6/ref=as_li_tf_tl?tag=pollyjadams-20Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DHPP0J6/ref=nosim?tag=pollyjadams-21B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/?ean=2940016539058Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id660195198Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/search/search.html?q=1230000144810ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-theobjectofhisdesireeroticromancesuspense-1225592-149.htmlSmashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/330547also in paperback...
CreateSpace: https://www.createspace.com/4222202Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1483964884/ref=as_li_tf_tl?tag=pollyjadams-20Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1483964884/ref=nosim?tag=pollyjadams-21

More about Insatiable ReadsWhat happens when you bring today’s hottest adult romance authors together for one month to celebrate readers, romance, strong heroines, kissable heroes, sassy sidekicks, and terrible villains?
You end up with 27 sizzling hot novels and one hell of a party!
Each novel debuting in July is a steamy romance in various subgenres – paranormal, thriller, suspense, contemporary, and new adult. Some popular adult themes include BBW, light BDSM, billionaire, and ménage.
Website: http://www.insatiablereads.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insatiable.booksTwitter: https://twitter.com/insatiablereads/Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/100902224798608127488/postsPinterest: http://pinterst.com/selenakitt/insatiable-reads/
Giveaways and PrizesInsatiable Reads will run one large giveaway during the month of July. The grand prize is a Kindle Fire. Second and third prizes consist of 40 Amazon.com gift cards for either $10 or $5. Individual authors will have copies of their books to give away and may offer additional prizes at their discretion.

Goodreads giveaway winners: The Object of His Desire (#romance #erom)

In the run-up to the official publication date of my erotic romance suspense novel, The Object of His Desire, I've just organized delivery of five copies of the paperback to the winners of the Goodreads giveaway.

I was thrilled to see so much interest in this promotion, and I'm getting very excited about publication month (the book is out on 1st July, although early copies are already available at most booksellers online). Initial responses have been very positive, and I have lots of blog appearances and other promotions lined up for July.

And don't miss out on the promotional price of 99 cents at Amazon for the first week of July (available now)!

The Object of His Desire by PJ Adams
Amazon US -  Amazon UK

All I want... new releases from Insatiable Reads

Saltwater Kisses: A Billionaire Love Story by Krista Lakes Amazon US - Amazon UK
Saltwater Kisses- can anything taste sweeter than love?

Me, Cinderella? by Aubrey Rose
Amazon US - Amazon UK
Can two wounded hearts find their way back to a normal life?

Where I End and You Begin by Andra Brynn
Amazon US - Amazon UK
The furthest distance between two people is the past. 

Shady Cove: New Girl in Town by Ava Catori
Amazon US - Amazon UK
Benji Preston was everything she wasn't looking for.

A World Away by Lila Lacroix
Amazon US - Amazon UK
Love can find you no matter where you are, even when you're trying to escape from it.

The Object of His Desire by PJ Adams
Amazon US - Amazon UK
Old scandals create murderous intrigue in the steamy world of the super-rich.

Blood Struck by Michelle Fox
Amazon US - Amazon UK
In a world where vampires are real, sex with blood commands the highest price.


More about Insatiable ReadsWhat happens when you bring today’s hottest adult romance authors together for one month to celebrate readers, romance, strong heroines, kissable heroes, sassy sidekicks, and terrible villains?
You end up with 27 sizzling hot novels and one hell of a party!
Each novel debuting in July is a steamy romance in various subgenres – paranormal, thriller, suspense, contemporary, and new adult. Some popular adult themes include BBW, light BDSM, billionaire, and ménage.
Website: http://www.insatiablereads.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insatiable.booksTwitter: https://twitter.com/insatiablereads/Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/100902224798608127488/postsPinterest: http://pinterst.com/selenakitt/insatiable-reads/
Giveaways and PrizesInsatiable Reads will run one large giveaway during the month of July. The grand prize is a Kindle Fire. Second and third prizes consist of 40 Amazon.com gift cards for either $10 or $5. Individual authors will have copies of their books to give away and may offer additional prizes at their discretion.

The Object of His Desire: 99c for one week only (#erom #suspense)

A quick announcement of a last-minute decision to adopt an introductory price for my new novel, The Object of His Desire:

For the first week of July it will be priced at only 99 cents, and that price change has just come into effect at Amazon:

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DHPP0J6/ref=as_li_tf_tl?tag=pollyjadams-20
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DHPP0J6/ref=nosim?tag=pollyjadams-21

Thanks to everyone for all the interest in this book. If you do pick up a copy, I hope you enjoy it and that you'll consider leaving ratings/reviews at Goodreads, Amazon or anywhere else.

The Object of His Desire by PJ Adams

When Trudy goes to her estranged brother's wedding, the last thing she expects is one of those moments: a handsome stranger, their eyes meeting across a crowded room... a tempting, but dangerous stranger. Determined to find out more, she discovers that dark secrets bind him to her brother; she also learns that he's the kind of man who gets what he wants, and what he wants right now is Trudy.

Introducing her to the world of the super-wealthy, he showers her with designer clothes, shoes, and diamonds, whisking her off to dinner dates by private jet... what more could a girl want?

But as she finds out more about him, Trudy begins to wonder if she can ever love a man she can never fully trust. A man involved in murder and blackmail, who may just be using her as an alibi. Should she run or let herself fall for him? And will he give her a choice?

A passionate erotic romance, where scandals buried away in the past lead to murderous intrigue in the present, in the intensely steamy world of the super-wealthy and powerful.

Published as part of the Insatiable Reads book tourWhat happens when you bring today’s hottest adult romance authors together for one month to celebrate readers, romance, strong heroines, kissable heroes, sassy sidekicks, and terrible villains?
You end up with 27 sizzling hot novels and one hell of a party!
Each novel debuting in July is a steamy romance in various subgenres – paranormal, thriller, suspense, contemporary, and new adult. Some popular adult themes include BBW, light BDSM, billionaire, and ménage.
Website: http://www.insatiablereads.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insatiable.booksTwitter: https://twitter.com/insatiablereads/Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/100902224798608127488/postsPinterest: http://pinterst.com/selenakitt/insatiable-reads/
Giveaways and PrizesInsatiable Reads will run one large giveaway during the month of July. The grand prize is a Kindle Fire. Second and third prizes consist of 40 Amazon.com gift cards for either $10 or $5. Individual authors will have copies of their books to give away and may offer additional prizes at their discretion.