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COVER REVEAL: WIld Waves by JJ Ellis

SYNOPSIS – 

             Vanessa Mannon and Thomas Paulson have a tumultuous past that began in elementary school and peaked in her parents’ pool house in their late teens. Years of misunderstandings, anger and stubborn denial makes it impossible to act on their truest desires. When Thomas nearly loses his life in the war in Afghanistan they both realize they need to pursue what matters most - their love for each other.Vanessa’s matchmaking mother Charlotte knows the pair will find their way together, eventually. But while she’s helping her other kids with their love lives, she figures she might as well give the couple a little extra push. One quick phone call leads the two to meet again on the Sunset Destiny Cruise ship bound for Alaska – The Mannon’s family vacation.           Vanessa’s past wild child ways and years old betrayal of Thomas’s trust combined with his flashbacks, physical injuries and memory loss might just be too much for the young couple to overcome, or it may just teach them an important life lesson. A lesson in forgiveness and redemption. 


EXCERPT – 
Thomas heard the Mannon's before he saw them as he and Abigail stepped onto the ship. He hung back and let the long unseen daughter reunite with her family. And of course there was no avoiding setting eyes on the love of his life and the bane of his existence. As Vanessa waited her turn to hug Abigail, Thomas took in the sight of her from behind a luggage rack. She looked more beautiful than ever. Her wavy red hair hung down past her waist now and her big green eyes were as bright as ever. And damn, her soft, perfect curves were a bit more rounded with maturity. She was the vision of absolute perfection. The only thing different now was the subtly sad look that briefly swept across her face once in a while as she looked around her. He couldn't help but wonder if it was because of his impending presence on her family's vacation. He suddenly couldn't stand the thought of disrupting her reunion with Abigail, so he quickly slipped away.                 When he was safely out of her line of sight he pulled his boarding pass from his carry-on and looked for his room number. It looked like deck six was the place where he would be spending the next week.  He hadn’t seen his best friend in three years and he couldn’t wait to hear about what had gone on since his departure.  But after seeing Vanessa, the thought of being near her made him want to turn around and run. How could he be so close to her and not fall for her all over again.  She had done the worst possible thing to him and his teenaged ego. And he didn’t know if he could ever forgive her completely. But on the other hand, he knew he would always love her in some way and he absolutely had to see what might happen.
Author Bio –
JJ Ellis is first and foremost the mother to five children, four girls and one boy. She is also a wife, blogger and now author. As a Communication Studies major in college she never once thought she would be a writer. She wanted to be a celebrity publicist, but not a writer. Then one day, when she was in her thirties, she suddenly had ideas that would just not leave her alone. Now eight years later, and with a lot of stopping and starting, she feels she is exactly where she should to be!Wild Waves, her fourth novel, is the fourth of a series about the Mannon children and their matchmaking mother. She lives with her husband, kids and one crazy mutt in Casper, WY. She enjoys reading, writing, computing and graphic design. She looks forward to writing many more romance novels with wonderful, loving characters.
LINKS –
http://www.facebook.com/writerjjellishttp://www.writerjjellis.com@mommyof5crazies on twitter.Buy link: http://tinyurl.com/ptvbq5y

COVER REVEAL: Take a Gamble by N. Wood

Each Friday night, a mysterious man enters Blackjack’s Bar, orders the same drink, and sits in the same seat in the furthest corner. His presence is a welcome sight for Isaac Anderson, a regular bartender at Blackjack's. There's just something mysterious and intriguing about Caleb Miller that Isaac can’t ignore. Perhaps it's his pale and sickly appearance, or the smart way in which he dresses. Isaac just can’t put his finger on what makes this man so different. Another thing he can’t do is stop staring at this fascinating, special person. Encouraged to take a gamble and to get to know this quiet stranger, Isaac invites Caleb to watch a rock band with him. All seems to be well, until Caleb suddenly makes a mad dash for the door.
Caleb doesn’t know what to think when Isaac Anderson pursues him that night. A lifetime of rejection has taught him to expect the worst, but the attractive and warm bartender’s response to him confuses him. Isaac sees him at his worst, and Caleb is prepared to protect himself from judgment and heartache. He is shocked when he is instead given kindness and compassion. As Isaac continues to reach out to him, Caleb struggles with the choice to trust the new man in his life. Even if Isaac wants to build a relationship with Caleb, there are other people in their lives who would be happier if they stayed apart. And even if he allows Isaac into his heart, it still may not be enough for Caleb to learn to accept himself.
Anger, judgment, distrust, and violence all threaten Isaac and Caleb’s newfound love. Their relationship faces too many challenges for either man to overcome on his own. Will taking a gamble pay off, or do they both stand to lose everything?



N. Wood is a budding young author living in Cornwall, United Kingdom. She developed an interest in writing when her poetry was first published at the age of nine. Since then, she has moved onto writing both short stories and novels focusing on gay romantic themes.

Also by N. Wood:
“Woodshed Wishes,”Fall Fires Anthology
Blog: http://nwoodstories.blogspot.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWoodstories Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhitlockWood Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/N.-Wood/e/B00B3HBE8G/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1 Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6897888.N_Wood

COVER REVEAL: Where We Fell by Amber L. Johnson

 Where We Fell is the debut novella by Amber L. Johnson. Keep reading to learn more about Amber and her upcoming New Adult release. Also, be sure to enter the giveaway for your chance to win an ebook copy, iTunes gift card, and a handmade cancer awareness bookmark!  

Summary:Oliver Bishop is having a seriously bad day. With one diagnosis, his life suddenly has an expiration date. Confused about the numbness he has to the idea of it, he unwittingly puts himself directly in the sights of a girl that just may give him a reason to fight - and to live. 
Genre: New AdultWord Count: 25,000 words
Available October 28 on Amazon Kindle a Rafflecopter giveaway Website - Blog - Twitter - Facebook - Goodreads Amber is a full-time mom, full-time wife, is employed full time, and writes when she can. She believes in Happily Ever Afters that occur every day - despite the obstacles that real life serves up on a regular basis. Or perhaps they're sweeter simply because of them.  She always has 2 rubber bands on her wrist, a song in her head, and too much creamer in her coffee cup that reads 'Cocoa' - because she's a rebel. If she's not at her desk, with her boys, or behind the computer, she's supporting live music with her arms raised above her head and eyes closed, waiting for the drop.
Cover Reveal in .doc format Where We Fell is the debut novella by Amber L. Johnson. Keep reading to learn more about Amber and her upcoming New Adult release. Also, be sure to enter the giveaway for your chance to win an ebook copy, iTunes gift card, and a handmade cancer awareness bookmark! Summary: Oliver Bishop is having a seriously bad day. With one diagnosis, his life suddenly has an expiration date. Confused about the numbness he has to the idea of it, he unwittingly puts himself directly in the sights of a girl that just may give him a reason to fight - and to live.

Genre: New Adult Word Count: 25,000 words

Available October 28 on Amazon Kindle

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Amber is a full-time mom, full-time wife, is employed full time, and writes when she can. She believes in Happily Ever Afters that occur every day - despite the obstacles that real life serves up on a regular basis. Or perhaps they're sweeter simply because of them. She always has 2 rubber bands on her wrist, a song in her head, and too much creamer in her coffee cup that reads 'Cocoa' - because she's a rebel. If she's not at her desk, with her boys, or behind the computer, she's supporting live music with her arms raised above her head and eyes closed, waiting for the drop.

COVER REVEAL: Tales from the End by Lissa Bryan

From the author of The End of All Things  comes a collection of short stories about the Infection that swept around the globe, decimating the population, and leaving behind a small number of survivors, unprepared to deal with the brutal new world which had replaced the one they'd known.

The End of All Things  told the story of Carly Daniels, a young woman in Juneau, Alaska, left in a state of shock after the virus ravaged her home town. She ekes out a meager existence by scavenging for herself and Sam, the wolf puppy she found starving in the streets. Sam gives her a reason to keep going when giving up seems like the more attractive option.

Carly is discovered by Justin, an ex-soldier who is intent on making his way to a warmer climate before the winter sets in. Justin coaxes her out of her hiding place and convinces her to join him on his journey. They travel across a shattered nation in search of a safe place to settle, but it's also a journey into love. There is still hope, a light among the shadows. If the old world is gone, it is up to the survivors to build a new one.

Carly finds strength in her faith that things can be even better than they were before, that compassion and charity are not luxuries; they are what make us human. Life endures, and so does love. The End of All Things is only a beginning.

And now, Lissa Bryan gives us three new stories in Tales from the End. Three of them introduce us to new characters you will meet in the upcoming sequel to The End of All Things, and the fourth, "Birthday" is a visit with old friends.
The HorsemenL.A.'s mayor has declared quarantine to try to halt the spread of the Infection. Pearl sets off across the city to buy supplies, but already the world is changing. Something strange is in the air. The Horsemen are coming ...
VeronicaWhen Veronica's mother doesn't come home from work and no one answers the phone when she calls for help, a nine-year-old girl is thrown into the chaos of a world coming to an end. The television shows her nothing but confusing images she doesn't understand. Veronica decides it's up to her to find her family. "Veronica" is the story of a little girl's courage in the face of the end of all things.
"I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud"They called her Shadowfax-- the mare Carly and Justin found on their travels. But before she was found by Carly, the retired dressage horse was known as Cloud. An unusual tale of the end, told through the eyes of a confused and lonely horse, left in her pasture.
BirthdayA previously-published bonus story. Carly knows Justin has never celebrated his birthday, and after society crumbled, no one knows what date it is, anyway. But she wants to do something special for him. Celebrating the little things helps them keep hope alive, and as a blizzard rages outside, a small gesture of love warms their home.
Tales of courage, tales of survival... Tales from the End.

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Roadside Service Promo and Guest Post!

Roadside Serviceby B.L. Wilde
Cover Design by Jo MatthewsGenre: EroticaScheduled Release: September 27, 2013Summary:When fate brings you face-to-face with what your heart desires, how can you ignore it?Violet Weathers, the world’s top supermodel, is in Omaha, Nebraska for two weeks shooting a campaign for a new skincare line that she’s the fresh new face of.When her car breaks down on the way to the hotel, she is rescued by a hot mechanic who just might make her stay in Omaha more bearable.
Excerpt (MA):“Have you brought many girls here? Is this like your make-out spot?” “No, you’re the first,” he chuckled, running his fingers through my hair. “Do you have any idea how beautiful you are? Any guy would give his life to be me right now.” “I doubt that, Blake.”“You, Violet, have so much light in you. I’ve never felt so alive before and I know it’s because of you.” “You can be incredibly sweet,” I groaned as he pulled me down toward his lips. My hands dug into the sand when he deepened the kiss, sweeping his tongue in to meet mine.Kissing Blake was quickly becoming one of my favorite pastimes. “I want you, Violet,” he snarled, snaking his hand down my back. “Here?” I gasped. What if someone saw us? I couldn’t chance any paparazzi catching us and taking pictures. It would be on the front page of every trashy tabloid out there within hours. Something like that coming out could put an end to my career.“No one comes here. It’s a secluded beach,” he purred, running his fingers up my legs. “Let me love you here, Beautiful.” I couldn’t resist him—I didn’t want to. Blake effortlessly rolled us over so he was hovering above me. His lips began to move down my jaw while his hands continued their way up my dress. “I’ve never had sex outside before,” I murmured into his ear as his mouth moved toward my neck.  “Violet Weathers has never had sex outside?” Blake teased, acting horrified at the thought. “Don’t mock me,” I pouted, slapping his arm playfully. “I guess I better make this good then, huh? No pressure,” he smoldered, slipping his hand into my panties.“Fuck…B…Bl…Blake,” I groaned, fisting the sand above my head as his fingers slipped inside me. “A little warning would have been nice.” “Oh, you love it when I do this,” he mused, stroking my clit. “You’re getting wetter by the second. What is it, Baby? Is it being outside? Does that excite you?” I nodded frantically, closing my eyes as he began to really work my body. “Open the top of your sundress for me,” he said huskily. I did as he asked, quickly unbuttoning it and exposing my baby pink bra to him. “Pull the cups down, too,” he demanded. Blake almost had me at the brink already; I could feel my climax quickly approaching. Pulling my bra cups down, I exposed my breasts to him. The moment he leaned down and sucked my right nipple into his mouth, I exploded around his fingers. “Oh…God…Blake,” I groaned out into the open air. “I love watching you climax,” he grinned from in between my breasts. “You are very good at making me cum,” I giggled, watching him undo his trousers before tearing open a condom. “I’m better when I use this,” he mused, gesturing toward his covered erection. Blake pushed my dress up around my waist, caressing my skin as he went. I wrapped my legs around his hips, surprising him by my sudden advance as I drew him closer to me. “A little anxious, are we?” he winked.“I want to see what all the fuss is about when it comes to outdoor sex,” I countered, lifting my ass up slightly to feel the tip of his cock at my entrance. Blake’s eyes turned hooded with a deep desire as he grabbed my hips and filled me in one swift motion. “You better hold on,” he grunted, pulling almost completely out and then slamming right back inside me. “This is going to be rough.”     “Ugh…yes,” I groaned, letting Blake take me to new heights as the sun caressed my skin. I’d never had a sexual experience like it. “How was that for your first experience with outdoor sex?” Blake asked, doing the buttons on the top of my dress back up. “Amazing,” I panted, holding my stomach as I tried to regain my breath. “Feeling the breeze touch your skin while someone is bringing you to life…I have no words.” “Is that how I make you feel?” He looked stunned. “You make me feel a lot of things, Blake,” I admitted, stroking his chin. The air between us began to thicken before he finally spoke. “We should open the champagne,” he muttered, watching my lips. “Good idea,” I beamed, stretching to get the glasses that had fallen into the sand. The rest of the afternoon was blissful as we lay on the blanket talking about anything and everything, and occasionally getting lost in each other.

Excerpt (PG13):By nine o’clock, I had given up hope that Blake would show. He wasn’t even willing to hear me out and I was furious! I couldn’t go and find him, either, because I had no idea where he lived. Fine! If that was how he wanted to be, I wouldn’t waste any more time thinking about him…or about his lips, fingers, or amazing body…damn it!I decided a hot shower would help to calm my nerves, and it did a little. I wanted to order a huge bowl of chocolate ice cream, but Allie would kill me because I had the shoot tomorrow.I was lying on my bed, watching a silly old movie and eating a grilled chicken salad a few hours later when I heard someone knock on my door. Blake wouldn’t dare turn up this late, would he?
About the Author: B.L. Wilde is a British author obsessed with many things, including heated love stories. Supported fully by her husband, she can often be found at her desk working on her next project.Her journey into the world of erotica began when she started writing online stories over three years ago, and she hasn't looked back since.

Author Links: Facebook      |     Goodreads      |     Twitter      |     Blog

GUEST POST: Writing in the genre of erotica, how do you find the balance between a plotline with sex in it and pornography?
I think the key to finding the right balance is using emotions.  When you’re in love with someone, sex connects you both mentally and physically. Erotica, for me, helps explore the characters feelings in more depth.

There are many things that can be said through a lover’s eyes when you are bonded in intimacy. It’s one of the reasons I write erotica, some of my characters need that extra visual to make them come alive across the page. The sex helps to define them.

I may write erotica to help explore the relationships, but it doesn’t dominate the story. Any good erotica story must have a good plot, too. Hopefully I achieve that with my stories.

I feel sex is an important aspect in any relationship—real or fictional—and I do enjoy exploring that part of my characters’ lives. I can connect with them more and hope that my readers can, too.  


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Christmas in October!

“Christmas in October” The holidays will be here before we know it!  If you’re like me, you have at least one person who already has EVERYTHING!  Not to mention your sons, daughters, or nieces and nephews – who have so many computer games and toys, you trip over them when you walk into their bedrooms? Instead of one more toy that will be forgotten by January, or spending money on a gift someone MIGHT like, why not go for something different. A gift that sparks a child’s imagination or allows your friends to relax and lose themselves in a world of humor, romance, mystery or fantasy – a book! We just might have the solution and the good news is you just might get them for free! During the month of October we have over 45 authors to showcase their book covers, a tagline, AND a giveaway.  Every Monday and Thursday, for the entire month, different authors will show you what they have to offer!   How does this help you?  Simple.  All you need to do is stop by Penny’s Tales, www.pennyestelle.blogspot.comon Mondays and Thursdays and add a comment.  The more you comment, the more chances to win.  On November 1, you might get an email stating you are the lucky winner of the big jackpot!   Keep watching – more info will be coming!  http://www.pennystales.com
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COVER REVEAL: Fall Fires

Fall Fire Summaries:
Winter’s Love:


A past relationship has left Jared Winter broken. When Eric Healey runs into him, Jared finds a reason to learn to trust again. The two men begin to fall for one another, but the prejudice around them threatens to tear them apart. Can their love survive in the real world?
Wonderland:


Lucas Colton is far too young to go through all this pain but meeting poetry teacher,Preston Davidson, changed everything. His life went from heartbreak to joyful and then, from friendship to love. The impact Preston had on Lucas’life was mesmerising.  What would you do if you knew you may not have a tomorrow?
If This Is Wrong:


As children, Thomas and Caleb formed an unlikely friendship, which has continued through tragedies and celebrations and into manhood. They have grown together over the years, but now their relationship is changing into something more. Can their bond survive the challenges that life will bring them? Is it wrong to risk everything for the chance of something more?
Our Walk to Remember:


For the Robinson-Shae family, an annual charity walk means more to them than any expensive holiday abroad. After all, it’s where Elisha’s fathers met, and this year it’s even more important to her. Sammy couldn't make it this time, so she asks Charlie to share memories of how they met, and fell in love.
Love, Unexpected:


As Michael and Chuck's loving union comes to pass, two, gay members of the wedding party discover the sweet bonds of a comfortable companionship. Attraction becomes more as they recognize their true soul mate in each other, which fills the romantic void in their solitary lives. It seems only one, small obstacle stands in their way.
Woodshed Wishes:


Ben, a young gay romance author, loses his way in the forest one stormy evening and is found by a ranger. When Ben pitches in to help his new friend Peter in the woodshed, he discovers that he may have met his match. Will Peter make Ben's woodshed wishes come true?

Author Biography:

N.L. Leeks:
N.L. Leeks lives in England with her fiancé, whom she has been with since the age of eighteen. She first began writing when she was a child. Her friends, Matt and Lou, helped her reignite that passion as an adult, and her journey into writing began once more.
FB https://www.facebook.com/NatashaLattoLeeksGoodreads  http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7255635.N_L_Leeks?from_search=trueTumblr http://tainted-tash.tumblr.com










Jude: Ouvrard:
Jude was born and raised in a small village named Lacolle. She now lives in Montreal, Canada. She is the proud mother of a beautiful four year old son, and has spent the last twelve years with her partner, Cedric.
French is her native language, but she prefers to write in her second language, English. Besides working full time for a Title Insurance Company and being a mother, Jude has a passion for books, both reading and writing them.
She is currently working on a novel called Body, Ink, and Soul. Coming soon!

Also by Jude Ouvrard: Under the Sun, Heat Wave: Volume Two website/blog: www.judeouvrard.com Twitter; www.twitter.com/judeouvrard www.twitter.com/authorjude_o Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jude-Ouvrard/217369475054540?ref=hl Goodreads:http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7055526.Jude_Ouvrard Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/judeouvrard About me: http://about.me/judeouvrard Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Jude-Ouvrard/e/B00E3OGKUS/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1379095938&sr=8-1 Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/jude-ouvrard

K.L. Platt: K. L. Platt lives with her family in the Devonshire countryside in the UK. She is a nanny, but her dream is to be a full time author. She can’t remember a time when she didn’t have a pencil, pen, or book in her hand. It was, however, the likes of J K Rowling and Stephenie Meyer that gave her the fire to drive herself to where she is today.Always encouraged to follow her dream as a child by her own parents and grandparents, her grandma told her, “If you believe you can do it, then you can.” Her uncle was also a writer but sadly never got to have any of his stories published.webpage: http://ow.ly/oXOC8Fb page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/K-L-Platt/144866772345643?ref=hl








M.C. Rayne:
M. C. Rayne got into writing after the passing of his mother, and used it as an outlet to get through the difficult time. He never really thought about becoming an author, but since putting pen to paper he has never looked back
Currently he lives in Leeds with his two best friends Dae and Pete, and his guinea pig, Bean. He spends a lot of time reading and writing, and far too much time procrastination online.
Blog http://simplymcrayne.blogspot.co.ukFB https://www.facebook.com/pages/MC-Rayne-Author-Page/534108516611284?ref=hlGoodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7255637.M_C_RayneTwitter https://twitter.com/SimplyMatt2

C.W. Stevens:
C.W. Stevens lives in the United States, in the Midwest, where the winters are cold and icy, and the summers are disgustingly hot and humid. Spring and fall are her favorite times of the year. Reading is one of her favorite pastimes.
She enjoys writing and loves meeting new people along the way. Music and Abstract are a couple of her favorite Arts. She enjoys the challenge of trying to unlock the meaning of what the artist is trying to express. She enjoys solitude and hates crowds.
C. W. has two, grown sons, and loves spending time with her three grandchildren. Life is good!

twitter:  https://twitter.com/CWStevens1  FB Author:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/C-W-Stevens/507441305968818?ref=hl  blogger:  http://wocwstevens.blogspot.com/  Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7255638.C_W_Stevens


N. Wood:
N. Wood is a budding young author living in Cornwall, United Kingdom. She developed an interest in writing when her poetry was first published at the age of nine. Since then, she has moved onto writing both short stories and novels focusing on gay romantic themes.
Also by N. Wood:
La Cala Waves Of Healing
Coming Soon from Renaissance Romance Publishing: Take A Gamble, Second Edition, on November 12, 2013.
Blog: http://nwoodstories.blogspot.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWoodstories Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhitlockWood Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/N.-Wood/e/B00B3HBE8G/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1 Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6897888.N_Wood
 

Promo/Excerpt: Tormented: The Gates Legacy Book Two!

Summary:Tor Burns is a non-infected vampire who has taken refuge in the Tack Enterprises underground facility. Having survived a vicious attack with his fellow vampire Harrow, he now has a new purpose. Vampires afflicted with Gates Syndrome are still being hunted, and Tor is committed to saving them from the clutches of the Vampire Council. With a semi-cure within their grasp, Tor is reluctant to accept his new assignment: bodyguard to Allison Tack, the daughter of their fallen leader. Armed with an abrasive personality and fierce loyalty, Tor approaches this new responsibility with serious determination despite his reservations.
Vampire Allison Tack is the beautiful and timid co-heir of the Tack fortune. Infected and hunted by the Council, those lucky enough to have known her father are determined to keep her safe.  A walking target wherever she goes, Allison wants to learn how to protect herself, but no one is listening. Sick of being the helpless one in the company of trained fighters around her, Allison vows to prove that she can fight alongside the best of them.
Meanwhile, the harem leader, Melissa, is hell-bent on unraveling any clue about her son Demetrius’s fate. He disappeared without a word, and time has made her desperate. Stepping up her efforts, she seeks the help of Demetrius’s son, Zane. With the additional manpower, Melissa finds the lair of the suspected vampires and wages war against them.
Thrown together by necessity, Tor and Allison can’t continue to deny their attraction to each other. Tor wants to give in to his feelings for her, but old demons resurface. He must confront the past to prevent losing the best thing that ever happened to him.
A life must be given for a life taken. Will Tor have to sacrifice himself before Allison pays the price?


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Author Bio
Lorenz Font discovered her love of writing after reading a celebrated novel that inspired one idea after another. She is currently enjoying the buzz from her debut novel Hunted, the first installment of The Gates Legacy trilogy.
Writing is therapeutic for Lorenz, and a perfect day consists of writing and playing with her characters while listening to her ever-growing music collection. She enjoys dabbling in different genres, with an intense focus on angst and the redemption of flawed characters. Her fascination with romantic twists is a mainstay in all her stories.
Lorenz currently lives in California with her husband, children, and two demanding dogs. She divides her time between a full-time job as a Business Office Manager for a hospital and her busy writing schedule.
Find her at:Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorenz-Font/455404784511100?ref=hlTwitter- https://twitter.com/LorenzFontWebsite- http://lorenzfont.com/Blog- https://lorenzfont.wordpress.com/Independent Authors Network- http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/lorenz-font.htmlLinkedin- http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=221465635&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profileGoodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6590637.Lorenz_FontAbout Me- http://about.me/lorenz.fontPinterest- http://pinterest.com/lorenzfont/
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Sunset Point Island Series Blog Hop

Erika Reed snippet for Hearts and Handcuffs
She felt as things were going to get a little confusing and complicated now that Detective DeSoto would be staying at Reid’s house. Amber already had a strong connection with Reid the first time she met him. Now that she had been introduced to Dante, she feared that her attraction to the two men may get complicated for her. How could she be attracted to two men at the same time?Amber had heard numerous stories of the ménage relationships on Sunset Point. It wasn’t an uncommon lifestyle to lead here on the island. Maybe it was just the island that enticed her with the sudden attraction to Reid and Dante. Ever since Amber stepped foot on Sunset, she had never felt more free or happy in her entire life. There was something magical and seductive about the haven she now called home. It was like living in nirvana. And now she was going to be living under the same roof with two of the most sinful and panty-wetting men she had ever encountered.
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Dane opened a door and pulled her with eagerness inside. No words needed to be exchanged. They were past that now as they fell against the wall. Dane’s lips met hers with urgency. His hands parted the pieces of fabric that barely contained her breasts. “Yessss.” She moaned when he pinched her hard nipples. Shocks of pleasure pulsed and raced, making her lightheaded and out of control. “Later, foreplay later. Fuck me, Dane.” She grabbed his belt and fumbled with it. Dane helped. Even in the pitch-black room she finally decided was the janitor’s closet, his fingers were nimble and the sound of his zipper damn near made her cum. Their hot erratic breaths heated up the space. Lane pulled his mouth to hers and thrust her tongue inside his. She felt like an addict who had been denied his chosen drug, a thirsty traveler in a desert who had been without water for days. Dane reciprocated, pouring his energy into the kiss, his hard shaft pushing against her belly. “Once won’t be enough.” He rasped out and caressed her cheeks. “I’ve dreamt of this from the moment I met you.” He began to pull her dress up, his lips lightly feathering kisses to her mouth. “I have to admit, the only thing that could make this moment any hotter is if Bannock were here, sharing.”Lane gasped as another round of precum worked to ready her throbbing pussy.“That’s my plan, Reece. One day I want to make you ours.” He whispered and his fingers slid between her folds. “So fucking wet. Bannock has no idea what he’s missing.”Dane’s finger impaled her, pulling a cry from her lungs. His thumb massaged her clit while he thrust gently in and out, unhurried. She didn’t know how to respond. His plan so hot and delicious, she was already close to orgasm. She needed to feel his thick cock inside her, pulsing, pushing, and fucking her into dreamland. Bannock would be a bonus, a very amazing bonus that hopefully could keep up with her growing libido. “Tell me now if the idea scares you. That is my intention and always has been. We would love you and adore you. We would take care of all your needs and satisfy like you’ve never been satisfied before.”Dane’s enthusiasm grew, his fingers thrust in harder with more force. She pulled him closer, nipping his bottom lip with her teeth. He let out a growl and pumped his fingers inside her faster. “Dane, Dane. Oh, god.” She wailed and thrust her hips, matching his rhythm. “I’ll take that as a yes,” he purred with satisfaction, his confidence pushing her over the edge.
Snippet from Cross Point by Laurie Roma
Book Blurb:
Former IAD agent Katrina “Trinity” Cross is in desperate need of a vacation. When a friend asks for a personal favor, Trinity agrees to fly to the island of Sunset Point, only to find that things in paradise aren’t what they seem…
Jackson Stone is a man who likes regulation and order, but when Katrina Cross arrives on his island, life as he knows it'll never be the same.
Falling behind schedule is not allowed in Maxwell King’s orderly world. Missing money, cheap materials, and a dead foreman top of the list of his problems, but nothing shakes him more than the sexy siren that sets his body on fire…
As the investigation heats up, Maxwell and Jackson both fall for Trinity, but she can’t choose between the uptight corporate mogul and the rough and ready police lieutenant. Can she find a way to keep them both, or will their love become a casualty at the Cross Point?


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Maxwell’s cock was so hard it was painful to move as he shifted on the bed next to Trinity. He knew she needed this to get some of her control back, and he was more than happy to comply. Jackson, however, was glaring at both of them as he stomped away. He flicked on the gas fireplace setting the room aglow before he shoved himself into a chair a few feet away.Getting back to the task at hand, Maxwell leaned in, bringing his lips a breath away from hers. “You are a handful, Kat.”He choked back a laugh as she raised his hands to cup her large breasts and grinned at him. “Two, actually.”He used his thumbs to flick over both of her nipples through her shirt and bra, making her moan. “More than a handful…but I think it’s time we take this off you.” She sat up and let him take her shirt off, then her bra, sliding the straps down her arms slowly until her body was bare to his gaze. “You’re so beautiful, Kat. So golden and smooth…”“The jeans. Take off her jeans so I can see our pussy.”Trinity looked over to see that Jackson had undressed completely and was now slowly stroking his large cock with his hand. “You said I had to watch, but you didn’t say I couldn’t touch myself while Max takes care of you, baby.”“I didn’t, did I?”“No, you didn’t. But don’t worry, Kat. I won’t make myself come. When I do, it will be inside you,” Jackson vowed as his voice lowered to a growl.His promise thrilled her. Trinity felt her body heat and her pussy slicken at his words. She was so mesmerized at the sight of his hand moving up and down his cock that she barely noticed Maxwell taking off her jeans. When her eyes trailed up she saw the raw lust shining back at her in the dim light as Jackson’s eyes moved over her naked body. She could almost feel his gaze stroking over her like a phantom hand.She yelped as Maxwell’s hand came down sharply on her ass as she lay on her side. Turning, she glared at him. “Pay attention to the man who is naked in bed with you, love.” She slowly smiled. “Were you feeling neglected, blue eyes?” Turning over, she crawled over to him, enjoying the sight of his naked body on display for her. “I love your muscles…you’re so strong, Max,” she whispered as she traced her fingertips lightly over his bulging biceps. “So strong and yet, you touch me so gently.”“I want to pleasure you, Kat. You know I’d never hurt you.”“I know.” She kissed him lightly, nibbling on his lower lip as she did. “I love your quiet strength and your control. But I also want to see how much you want me.”“You know I want you,” he said between kisses.“Then show me.”
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Laurie Roma lives in Chicago, and is the author of the IAD Agency and Arcadian series. She has always loved immersing herself in a good book and now enjoys the pleasure of creating her own. She can usually be found tapping away on her keyboard, creating worlds for her characters while she listens to music. Of course her playlist depends on her mood…but then again, so does her writing.


An avid reader of the romance genre, nothing bothers her more than annoying characters. Seriously, who wants a happy ending for someone that pisses you off? She loves tough alpha-male heroes and strong heroines that have brains as well as beauty. Her novels are filled with both passionate romance and down and dirty lust-driven interludes, as she believes both are essential to a good love story. She loves to hear from her readers and can be reached at laurieromabooks@gmail.com.


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Breaking Point by Susan Hayes Snippet 
The waiters were just bringing out the appetizers when the bombshell hit, and Beau suddenly knew what it meant when people said their jaws dropped to the floor in shock. For the first time in his life, his mouth fell open and the ability to form words left him. Standing at the doorway, looking more than a little lost, was the one person he wanted to see more than anyone else in the world. Lexa Fox had come back to Sunset Point.Still unable to make his mouth work, Beau jabbed Diego in the arm and then pointed to the door in mute shock as Maria started to giggle. His best friend’s mouth seemed to be working fine because he caught a string of Spanish curses flowing from Diego’s lips as he stared in disbelief at the apparition at the doorway. Her hair was same jet black as he remembered, and her wide gray eyes still dominated her sweet face, but the gawky girl of his memories had been transformed into a curvaceous goddess that made Beau’s dick stand up and take notice. She was wearing something dark blue and flowing, low cut enough that Beau could see that puberty had been more than kind to Lexa. It had been downright generous. The dress flattered her figure and he was tempted to stand up and see if her legs were as gorgeous as the rest of her, but before he could Maria put a hand on his arm. “Down, boy. You look like about ready to charge across the room and jump her. You want to dial it back a bit before you scare her away? Geez, and I thought you were the calm one.” Maria nodded to Diego, who was currently being held in place by both of his younger brothers, their hands on his shoulders the only thing keeping him in his chair. “If you had stuck around the other night, she was there at the Kraken. I take it neither of you had a clue she was back in town?”“Nuh uh. We had no idea.” Beau’s mouth was working again, after a fashion. “Damn, she looks good.”“Better than good,” Diego agreed, still drinking in the sight of her. She’d worn her hair down loose and Beau was pleased to see she wore it long. He liked long hair on his women. It gave him something to wrap his fingers in when he was kissing them. The thought of kissing the beauty standing across the room had all the blood in his body surging to his cock and Beau knew he was in serious trouble. No woman had ever made him this hot, not even as a horny teenager. Then again, none of them had been Lexa Fox, the girl he’d be dreaming of since the day she’d disappeared out of life.

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Point of Seduction by Lori King (Sunset Point Series)

Blurb:Built around the premise that love can be found with multiple partners, the Island of Sunset Point has always been Gabriella Larkin’s home. She respects the open minded community, but her own past relationships have left her burned, and she can't overcome her doubts about love. Throwing herself into her clothing boutique Designs By Lark she makes it her number one focus, until she meets Austin, Michael and Kendrick.Brothers Austin and Michael Curtis along with their best friend Kendrick McClure are new to the island, but not to the idea of ménage. A chance meeting with the gorgeous Gaby has sparks flying and the men planning on seduction. Enthralled by the intense sexual attraction between the four of them, Gaby embarks on a tumultuous and passionate relationship with the trio, but reaching the Point of Seduction will mean facing off with her past… Buy Link: http://bookstrand.com/lori-king Secret ExcerptAustin groaned with need and turned his back on her. Instantly guilt swamped her. It wasn’t fair of her to put him in this position. He and his brothers were trying to give her space to make a decision, and it was pretty shitty for her to push him. Stepping up to his back, she pressed her cheek between his shoulder blades, and her hands against his hard abs. “I’m sorry, Austin. You guys have a way of making a girl forget herself.”The sharp laugh made her jump, and she let out a yelp when he spun in her arms and pushed her up against the wall. He lifted her so that she was forced to lock her legs around his lean hips and grip his shoulders to keep herself upright. “That’s exactly what we want.” He rocked his hips against her, pressing his still-clothed groin into the V of her thighs. She felt her pulse jump and her pussy clench. “See, Gaby, we want you to go mad with desire.” He rocked again, and she moaned. “We want you to want us too much to put up a fight” –he rocked again, and this time she felt herself slipping off the edge of orgasm— “when we tell you we are keeping you forever.” The words were soft, but his cock was hard as he rocked one more time against her, and her body shattered. The orgasm surprised her, and seemed to satisfy something in him. Austin just held her as she trembled through it, riding the wave of pleasure until the world steadied again. He remained frozen in place, holding on to his own control and defying the expected norm. His eyes had darkened into a sleek pewter color, and in the dim light of the porch light, she could see the muscles in his jaw ticking. He had an arrogantly satisfied look on his face, and she felt completely boneless as he stepped back and let her legs slip to the ground. Once she was steady on her feet, he stroked his fingers through her hair and picked up the house keys she hadn’t even realized that she had dropped. “Go to bed, Gaby. I’ll see you soon, and we’ll finish this.”
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Blog Tour: Illicit Affairs

Illicit Affairs Promo DocWritten by:Jo MatthewsBec RoseNJ Cole

Illicit AffairsIllicit Affairs is a compilation of three erotic tales with women giving into their darkest desires and pursuing the forbidden.
Unexpected Journey by Jo MatthewsSarah thought she met her soul mate in Mitch Chandler. High school sweethearts, they married right after graduation. Eight years later, he is a stranger to her and their marriage is on the rocks. In a halfhearted attempt to placate her, Mitch suggests a trip to Hawaii, but schedules a business meeting to write off the expense.Aaron Johnson, Mitch’s friend and business partner, agrees to help with the presentation and plans are made for all three to go. What happens when Mitch backs out at the last minute to spend a romantic weekend with his secretary, forcing Aaron’s hand so that he has to accompany Sarah alone?Will an innocent friendship turn into something more as Aaron’s attraction for Sarah grows? How will Sarah manage when she realizes that Aaron is awakening feelings in her that she’s never felt before? The sexual tension burns hot as these two embark on an unexpected journey that neither are prepared for.
Excerpt Option 1:“I want you, Sarah. I want to feel your pussy wrapped around my cock while I fuck you. Are you ready for that…for me?” As he was talking, he was tearing a condom open and sliding it over his erection.“Yes,” I whimpered as I clenched my legs together to gain some much needed friction. My one word answer seemed to be enough of a response because he moved between my legs and pushed them farther apart. “God, you’re perfect,” he complimented as his eyes drank in my naked pussy. “Every part of you is beautiful.” He licked his lips and I couldn’t help but moan. Remembering exactly what his tongue could do, I tried to squeeze my legs together. He wasn’t having any of that, though, because he pinned them in place. “Please, Aaron, fuck me already. I need to feel you,” I begged. Was it shameless? Maybe. Did I care in that moment? Hell no. The only thing I cared about was having him inside me.“Mmm, such a dirty mouth, Baby. I’ll make sure to put that to good use later,” he teased as he moved to hover over me. “But for now, this pussy is what I’m interested in.” His words got me even wetter, and the anticipation of feeling him inside me had me at my boiling point.Luckily, the wait was over and he lined himself up with my entrance. Looking directly in my eyes, he slowly slid his length inside me, giving me time to adjust. When our hips met and I thought he was in as far as he could go, he thrust just a little harder. “Oh, God…so fucking full…fuck!”He started to move within me, and with each thrust it felt like he went deeper. The feeling was heavenly, and I couldn’t imagine it getting any better. I was wrong. Oh, how I was wrong. I had only ever had sex lying flat on my back, so when Aaron grabbed my left leg and lifted it up onto his shoulder, I was a little leary—at least until he thrust his hips forward, hitting me so deep it felt like he was in my stomach. “So fucking tight, Baby. Ungh, does that feel good?”“Yesssss…oh, God, yes!” I panted as he continued to thrust in and out of me. “Oh fuck! Please don’t stop.”Before I knew what was happening, my right leg was up on his other shoulder and he was leaning down. I wasn’t aware I was still so flexible, but the way my knees were touching my shoulders proved otherwise. The new position also allowed Aaron to penetrate me deeper, and within three thrusts, I was clenching around him and screaming through another orgasm. “That’s it, Baby. Squeeze my cock. Fuck, you’re so tight. I’m not…ugh…gonna last.” His movements became erratic, and he sat up on his knees, grabbed my hips, and held me in place as he slammed into me twice more before stilling and collapsing on top of me.I was breathing hard but feeling euphoric. Nothing could bring down my high. “That was um…good,” I giggled. Moving off of me slightly, Aaron leaned down and kissed me hard. When he pulled back, he smirked. “Just good? I guess I’ll have to try again.”
Excerpt Option 1 (PG-13):The flight to San Diego was quick, though the one to Hawaii was considerably longer. Somewhere over the Pacific, Sarah fell asleep; the day had obviously taken a toll on her emotions and exhausted her. I wasn’t really tired myself, so I grabbed a magazine from the caddy in front of me and started flipping through it. Not ten minutes later, she shifted in her sleep and leaned over, her head resting on my shoulder. I froze in place, unsure of what to do. Part of me was screaming to wake her up or at least move her, while the other part of me—the part that tended to take over in any man when there was a sexy goddess nearby—wanted me to savor the moment. I must have warred with myself for three minutes straight until I decided it didn’t matter. There was no harm in letting Sarah sleep on my shoulder on a plane to Hawaii. No harm at all, considering her husband was the one who put us on the flight together.Unable to resist any longer, I turned my head into her hair and breathed in her intoxicating scent. She smelled like wildflowers and sunshine, and I couldn’t help but inhale more deeply as I closed my eyes.
About the Author:Jo Matthews is an Arizona native, where she lives with her husband and son. A stay-at-home mom since 2007, she only recently discovered her love and passion for the written word. When she’s not writing, she’s usually knee deep in editing—an aspect she thoroughly enjoys. As an editor she has propelled quite a few authors into the published world, and with her skills, has landed several stories on Amazon’s Top Sellers lists.
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Hot Summer Nights by Bec RoseAnnie Murphy had the picture perfect life. A beautiful home, a wonderful son, and a husband who adored her. It was every woman’s dream until her husband of over twenty years came out of the closet, leaving her a forty-five year old divorcee struggling to regain her confidence. Needing a distraction, she agrees to allow her son’s friend, Jamie, to spend the summer at her house while working as an intern. When Jamie, the cute female intern she’d been expecting turns out to be Jaime, the hot male intern with abs to drool over, it kicks Annie’s fantasies into overdrive. When she realizes that her desires are not one sided, it’s more than the temperature that causes some hot summer nights.

Excerpt Option 1:            She kept her eyes on mine as she knelt down in front of me. I nearly came just at the sight of her down there, but needed to hold it together. I started thinking about some god-awful things just to keep my composure, not wanting to look like the novice. Annie licked her lips before she took her eyes off mine and focused her attention on my swollen cock. I don’t think I had ever been that hard before in my life. When she leaned forward, she grinned to herself before licking my cock from tip to base. My body shuddered and I needed to hold on to the railing beside me to stop myself from crumbling to the floor in pleasure. “Fuck, Annie! God, please.” I was begging for her mouth to be wrapped around my cock, and even if this was the first and last time we would be together, just the memory of her in this position would give me reason enough to jerk off for months to come. She finally gave in at my insistence and sucked on my throbbing cock, the tip beyond ready to burst. I hissed at the feeling, my head rolling from side to side. I wanted to watch what she was doing but the pleasure she was giving me was so fucking good that I couldn’t help but close my eyes. I had no idea how or what she was doing, but the overload of sensations just from her mouth was incredible. I had only ever been with high school or college age girls, and clearly, none of them had known what they were doing when giving head. “Oh, fuck! Annie, you need to stop or I’m going to come.” I had to be honest; she must have felt my cock strain at the pressure, and I knew I was only moments away. Her tongue continued to swirl around the tip as she came up and then plunged back down, swallowing around me, almost taking all of me in. I felt her nod as I told her, and when I looked down, that was my undoing. Watching her suck on my cock—on her knees in front of me while looking back up at me—was all I could handle. I came hard and pushed myself further into her mouth. She swallowed fast, easily keeping up with the streams of come I released down her throat. Then, after sucking on me once more as if to pull every last drop from my shaft, she released my cock with a pop. When she stood up in front of me, I had to kiss her. I didn’t care that just moments before she had my cock in her mouth. That simple act had clearly driven me insane. I wanted to fuck this woman more than anything else right then, and I only hoped she felt the same.
Excerpt Option 2 (PG13):It seemed like forever before he finally made his way back downstairs, and I heard him rummaging through the fridge for something before he walked into the den carrying some homemade chocolate mousse. I moved to the main sofa, sitting down next to him so we were both within reach of the dessert.“I hope you don’t mind, but I made this before dinner. I have a bit of a sweet tooth.” He grinned at me as he took a bite. I smiled back and dipped my spoon in, groaning at the amazing taste that exploded in my mouth when I took my first bite.“Oh, god, Jaime, you’re going to make me fat if you cook like this all the time,” I laughed. When I heard no reply, I looked next to me, seeing Jaime staring at my lips with—if I wasn’t completely misinterpreting it—a look of lust in his eyes.“Oh, um, I’m sorry?” He seemed confused.“I just said that you’re going to make me fat if you keep cooking like this.”“You don’t have to worry about that, Annie. You have an amazing figure if you don’t mind me saying.” I was surprised by his comment. It had been a long time since anyone had complimented me like that.“Oh, well, um…thank you, Jaime,” I replied, embarrassed.We finished off the dessert, both of us silently deciding to stay on the couch next to each other by settling back as Jaime changed the channel to watch an old movie. It was nice to sit with someone and not feel the need to fill the air with unnecessary conversation. Jaime was easy to just be with, and I was once again glad it had turned out to be a male houseguest instead of a female.
About the Author:Bec Rose is a budding author and mother of two. When she isn’t reading or writing, she enjoys spending time with her son and daughter. Residing in Australia, she possesses a subtle charm that carries through into her writing. In her debut novella, Bec Rose not only tugs on our heartstrings but leaves us panting for more.
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Second Chances by NJ ColeCalla Moretti married her college sweetheart, Bill. Married life was great at first, but as his career had her dropping out of college and moving away from her family and friends, Calla struggled with her role as a wife and homemaker. Stress due to infertility and Bill’s affairs, had the marriage on the brink of failure. When she drives home in the middle of a thunderstorm and spots first a broken down motorcycle, then the sexy rider, she decides to take a chance and offer him assistance. Realizing fate brought her together with a man who could give her the one thing her husband couldn’t—a baby—Calla decides to take a chance. One romantic night, one big lie, will it save her marriage or fill her heart with more emptiness? Will this be the answer to her prayers? In life, are there truly second chances?
Excerpt Option 1:As the euphoria began to subside, I realized I still had his head in the vice that was my thighs. I relaxed my muscles to release him, but he didn’t seem in a hurry to move. Instead, he lowered his lead slightly and licked at the arousal I could feel trickling from my body. “God, you’re delicious,” he groaned, pulling back. “I could do that all night, but I have to have you.” Standing at the foot of the bed, he lowered his pants. I was glad he hadn’t turned off the light or I wouldn’t have been able to see the most magnificent cock in the world. It was long and thick and beautiful—if that was even possible. I drug my eyes from it and looked up to his face to find that he wasn’t smiling. In fact, he looked upset. The color seemed to have drained from his face in the blink of an eye.  I was about to ask what was wrong when he spoke. “I um…I don’t have a condom. I just…well I didn’t know.” He raked his hand over the stubble on his face. “Do you? Of course you don’t. It’s not like someone like you would have…” His words trailed off as he ran his hand through his hair. “I can go and see if there is any place open. SHIT! I don’t even have my bike. I could borrow…”“It’s okay,” I said softly, interrupting his little rant.  He looked at me, eyes wide. “You mean it’s okay to borrow your car? Or…” he hesitated and dropped his voice an octave,  “is it okay okay?”Lying back, I pulled him on top of me. “I mean, it’s okay.” I knew he thought I meant I was on birth control; it was deceitful, but it was what I needed.Settling on top of me, he slid one hand under my back as the other cupped my cheek. “You are so beautiful,” he said, gazing down at me. “I swear I could stare into your eyes all night.”  I whimpered at his words and how genuine they sounded. I’d never felt so attractive in my life. It was impossible to understand why he thought my muddy green eyes were beautiful, but I could tell that he believed what he said. “God I want you,” he groaned through gritted teeth. “I can’t remember ever wanting anything more.”His eyes closed as he kissed me gently. It wasn’t urgent like the others; I could tell he was taking his time. As our tongues met, he shifted his weight nudging my legs apart slightly. When he moved his hips, I felt his cock glide in long strokes over the top of my swollen pussy and rub against my clit. I rotated my hips slightly and groaned in response. His lips left mine as he shifted back onto his knees. With the hand that was under my back, he lifted me slightly and lined me up with his cock. He didn’t reach between us—there was no fumbling at all—he just pressed forward gently, the tip of his erection separating my folds. He stared into my eyes as his throbbing member entered and stretched me.“Fuck, you’re so small, Baby. Am I hurting you?” he whispered, his lips inches from mine.I shook my head, unable to speak. It didn’t hurt at all; it felt wonderful. I did, however, mewl in pleasure, causing him to stop his forward movement. Finding my voice I whimpered, “Please don’t stop. You feel so good.”“Ungh, I couldn’t stop even if I wanted to,” he groaned, rolling his hips and inching in a bit more. I craved all of him, so I grabbed onto his ass and pulled him to me as I lifted my hips and thrust myself toward him. I yelped in pain as he entered me fully, our hips finally touching. His eyes flashed with concern at my sound, but I smiled up at him. It was painful, but it was a good pain. I’d never felt so full.
Excerpt Option 2 (PG13):Staring into my eyes, he lowered his head. I could have moved, spoken, coughed…anything, but instead I lifted my chin and allowed him to kiss me. At first it was chaste, it really was, but when I didn’t pull away, he didn’t either. I felt his tongue poke from between his velvet lips and lick over my lower one. I gasped, and he used that opportunity to find his way into my mouth. As my body began to shake, I groaned. I had to stop this. If I didn’t, I’d end up having sex with him—a total stranger. I knew that because I was ovulating, if I did sleep with him, there was a good chance that I’d become pregnant.I’d become pregnant.I had stiffened up at my epiphany, causing him to pull back. “Oh, shit. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that.”My mind was racing with the possibility of becoming pregnant tonight. I could go home to Bill in the morning and he and I could have sex. He’d think the baby was his, and maybe it would be, I reasoned with myself. He’d never know and our marriage would be fixed.
About the Author:NJ Cole is a mid-western girl with a kinky side. She works by day and writes by night, all while being a mother to her wonderful boys and serving her Sir. Unlike many of today’s authors, she chooses to write in first person, allowing the readers to experience life through the eyes of the unique characters that live in her head. Her love of those characters and respect for their stories come through loud and clear in her writing. Reaching Amazon’s top 100 list in Erotica with Midnight Caller and Landslide, NJ Cole promises to entertain and excite the reader with her newest tales of love, romance, and as always, hot, steamy sex.
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