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November 30, 2013
Recommended Reads: Christopher's Medal
I'm thrilled to start off my new Recommended Reads - Feature with a book by the fabulous S A Meade, writing as S A Laybourn. Recommended Reads are books that I either just chose to read or was asked to review and enjoyed so much that I think you may enjoy them too.
"Despite" it being a MF-romance, I was intrigued when I first heard about Christopher's Medal . A broken hero and horses are just the thing to catch my attention, so I was thrilled at the chance to review it. And for those of you who just thought "MF? No thanks", be assured that while I much prefer reading about all-male pairings myself, I didn't flinch once during the naughty scenes, so don't let that notion put you off a great story. Before I launch into the actual review, here's the blurb, so you know what spiked my interest:
My review:
Christopher's Medal is what I’d call a quiet book. You don't get a mind-twisting plot, you don't get spectacular settings, you don't get larger-than-life characters. What you get is a well-crafted, in-depth look at the lives of two adorable people who struggle to cope with the blows fate throws at them. In Christopher's case, that’s a fight for survival.
S A takes the time to develop the story and show how the couple fall for each other, through the heady rush of new love, the bleak, fear-filled months of waiting and longing while Chris is in Afghanistan. She makes the horror Chris has faced and the impact it has on his life feel hauntingly real, even more so because his story is by no means an exception. It's the gruesome reality of war raising its ugly head.
I loved the scene that connects this book to Stolen Summer, which the author published as S A Meade. I hadn't realised that Christopher was the soldier who gets injured in the beginning and recognising the scene from his POV gave me quite a chill.
Just like the book, the characters appear unspectacular at first sight. To be honest, I found it a little hard to really connect to them at first, which is mostly due to the frequent scene changes, but the longer I look at the story and the more I reflect upon it, the more it reveals its beauty and the characters show the different facets of their personalities.
Despite being an officer in a posh regiment, Christopher is basically the boy next door, who prefers quiet evenings and reading books to adventure. It’s the family background that made him become a soldier and I don’t think he’d have chosen that career for himself. I found it quite endearing that he considers horses as “big, brown, smelly things” and it shows just how much he’s not up to being thrown into the war he faces in Afghanistan.
Grace thinks of herself as a glorified shit-flicker and finds it hard to believe that a man like Christopher could fall for her. Regardless of her self-doubts, she is one admirable, tough gal. She isn’t the kind of heroine who runs around and kicks ass. She doesn't even fight back when an unpleasant ex-girlfriend shows up who seeks to slam her manicured claws into Christopher. Instead, Grace stands by her man. She pulls up the strength to help the man she loves fight his monsters while pursuing a life and a career of her own. Even when she makes decisions that may not seem supportive at first, they are ultimately the ones that require enormous strength.
For me, the appeal of Christopher's Medal and SA Laybourn's writing lies in its subtlety. It's the attention to detail that brings this story to life and makes it stand out. If you enjoy watching people and their relationships develop and like books with a genuine English feel, this may be the perfect read for you.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review*
If you're interested in Christopher's Medal, you can pick up a copy here
If you're interested in SA Laybourn / SA Meade, here's where you can find out more:
Blog: http://kestrelrising.blogspot.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sue.laybourn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kestrelrising
"Despite" it being a MF-romance, I was intrigued when I first heard about Christopher's Medal . A broken hero and horses are just the thing to catch my attention, so I was thrilled at the chance to review it. And for those of you who just thought "MF? No thanks", be assured that while I much prefer reading about all-male pairings myself, I didn't flinch once during the naughty scenes, so don't let that notion put you off a great story. Before I launch into the actual review, here's the blurb, so you know what spiked my interest:
My review:
Christopher's Medal is what I’d call a quiet book. You don't get a mind-twisting plot, you don't get spectacular settings, you don't get larger-than-life characters. What you get is a well-crafted, in-depth look at the lives of two adorable people who struggle to cope with the blows fate throws at them. In Christopher's case, that’s a fight for survival.
S A takes the time to develop the story and show how the couple fall for each other, through the heady rush of new love, the bleak, fear-filled months of waiting and longing while Chris is in Afghanistan. She makes the horror Chris has faced and the impact it has on his life feel hauntingly real, even more so because his story is by no means an exception. It's the gruesome reality of war raising its ugly head.
I loved the scene that connects this book to Stolen Summer, which the author published as S A Meade. I hadn't realised that Christopher was the soldier who gets injured in the beginning and recognising the scene from his POV gave me quite a chill.
Just like the book, the characters appear unspectacular at first sight. To be honest, I found it a little hard to really connect to them at first, which is mostly due to the frequent scene changes, but the longer I look at the story and the more I reflect upon it, the more it reveals its beauty and the characters show the different facets of their personalities.
Despite being an officer in a posh regiment, Christopher is basically the boy next door, who prefers quiet evenings and reading books to adventure. It’s the family background that made him become a soldier and I don’t think he’d have chosen that career for himself. I found it quite endearing that he considers horses as “big, brown, smelly things” and it shows just how much he’s not up to being thrown into the war he faces in Afghanistan.
Grace thinks of herself as a glorified shit-flicker and finds it hard to believe that a man like Christopher could fall for her. Regardless of her self-doubts, she is one admirable, tough gal. She isn’t the kind of heroine who runs around and kicks ass. She doesn't even fight back when an unpleasant ex-girlfriend shows up who seeks to slam her manicured claws into Christopher. Instead, Grace stands by her man. She pulls up the strength to help the man she loves fight his monsters while pursuing a life and a career of her own. Even when she makes decisions that may not seem supportive at first, they are ultimately the ones that require enormous strength.
For me, the appeal of Christopher's Medal and SA Laybourn's writing lies in its subtlety. It's the attention to detail that brings this story to life and makes it stand out. If you enjoy watching people and their relationships develop and like books with a genuine English feel, this may be the perfect read for you.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review*
If you're interested in Christopher's Medal, you can pick up a copy here
If you're interested in SA Laybourn / SA Meade, here's where you can find out more:
Blog: http://kestrelrising.blogspot.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sue.laybourn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kestrelrising
November 20, 2013
Cover Art Reveal: A Never Ending Nightmare
Hello my lovelies,
With the first two Nightmares released it's high time I showed off Emmy Ellis's fabulous cover for Nightmares #3, A Never Ending Nightmare.
Gorgeous, isn't it? But wait, something is missing! The blurb, so you know what you're getting. Here it is:
Still missing something? Right, here are the release dates:
Preorder: 29th November 2013
Early Download: 13th December 2013
General Release: 10th January 2014
With the first two Nightmares released it's high time I showed off Emmy Ellis's fabulous cover for Nightmares #3, A Never Ending Nightmare.
Gorgeous, isn't it? But wait, something is missing! The blurb, so you know what you're getting. Here it is:
Still missing something? Right, here are the release dates:
Preorder: 29th November 2013
Early Download: 13th December 2013
General Release: 10th January 2014
November 15, 2013
Special Guest: A.E. Via
Hello my lovelies,
I have a special guest for you today. This lovely lady is one of the latest additions to the circle of my Facebook friends and she's here today to tell us a bit about herself and, of course, her fantastic new book Blue Moon. Please give a warm welcome to the gorgeous A.E. Via and don't forget to check out the invitation to her party - I'm going!
The business ones
Please give us a short introduction about yourself
I’m a brand new author, Blue Moon is my first novel ever written. I live in Virginia Beach, VA with my husband and four children, youngest is five and my oldest is eighteen. I’m a homebody. I prefer to stay home in the peace and quiet in front of a cosy fire and read or write rather than go to a loud club.
What genre(s) do you write in and why?
I’m a new author to the beautiful M/M genre, but far from a new fan. I’ve been reading M/M romance for over eight years. I’ve been hooked from my first book. I can’t really explain why I find gay romance so beautiful..some things just are.
Tell us about your latest release
Blue Moon – Too Good To Be True is the first instalment in a two part series...and my very first novel. It’s about a very popular, erotically gorgeous gay club owner named Angel DeLucca who falls for a straight fire-fighter, Maximus Strong. Angel is tired of the one night stands and has to get Max to believe that he’s a changed one-man man.
Max is straight always has been, but one look at Angel and a whiff of the man’s long jet black tresses and Max questions what he’s know to be true of himself for his thirty plus years. Max’s older, very protective brother Ryker is gay and Max turns to him for guidance...as usual.
Ryker has always been his brother’s guide since they were kids growing up in a broken/dysfunctional home, which left Ryker alone to deal with his own life’s problems. Ryker desperately craves someone to love and protect him... Ryker craves a master.
Retired Ex Special Forces Army Ranger, Sebastian Bagettelli is Angel’s Chief of Security for his club. When Max makes a visit to Angel’s club he brings along his brother Ryker and Bass spots the submissive within Ryker right away. He just has to get Ryker to be open and trust the big sexy Master Dom.
These men go through several obstacles to get to their HEA and with all the thought provoking twist and turns; I think I’ve made it a pretty entertaining ride.
Do you need a special setting to write in or do you have a ceremony to get you in the mood? What does it look like?
No, I can pretty much grab my laptop and write anywhere. Ie. Starbucks, a lounge during happy hour, B&N cafe, a park, food court in the mall, I can even write in my living room with my kids running around doing all the annoying things they do, while my husband plays Grand Theft Auto 5. I am really good at zoning out and going into my own private gay fantasy world within my mind...it’s so lovely there.
Describe your feelings when you learnt that your first book was accepted for publication.
Well, my book was initially rejected by two publishers back-to-back and I was devastated. I thought I’d written a great story, but when I got those two rejections...I figured...maybe I don’t have what it takes. So when I was thinking of not trying anymore, I did a double submission to two other publishers one being one of the largest publisher of M/M romance (I know...bad girl on the double submit, but I was desperate) and I was shocked when they both sent a contract. I cried actually. I chose the one I thought would be the most patient with a new author, so I chose Amira Press. Bigger doesn’t always mean better.
Has the release of your first book changed anything in your personal life? If so, what?
*laughs out loud* Yeah, big time. My family didn’t know of my fascination with the M/M genre, only my husband and my mother knew. Everyone else (my dad, friend, siblings, my oldest kid) wants to know how I can describe the gay scenes in such detail. I’ve been asked some very interesting questions; by my sisters especially...like am I gay? Did I used to experiment a little with homosexuality? Have I ever been with a gay man? Would I sleep with a bisexual man? Would I sleep with a woman? Do I watch a lot of gay porn? Yada, yada, yada. It’s been pretty entertaining at the Sunday family dinners lately.
Where do you find inspiration?
My inspiration comes from any and everything. When I’m out and I see a pretty sunset, or if I hear a kick-ass song on the radio, it can all get my creative juices flowing. Mostly, I’m inspired by all the other fabulous women that write in this fascinating genre.
Who is your favourite character and why?
My favourite character is Angel of course. I call him my dark prince. I had Angel in my head every since my first fictional writing class in college. His jet black, long hair. The smoky eyes and dark growly voice...it still gives me goose bumps when I picture his face in my mind. *sighs*
A favourite line from one of your books
Probably from my next book that’s a M/M/M ménage and is currently in the very capable hands of Amira Press right now. It’s entitled You Can See Me. My favourite line is by the character Blair McKenzie who is a hot gay escort that fell in love with his client and is fighting for the right to claim the main MC in this story. He’s speaking to his competition.
“If you don’t pull your head out of your ass and claim Prescott Vaughan like he wants, I won’t stop until I’ve fucked the sexy strawberry ten ways to Sunday and there’s not a single trace of your existence left in his mind, because with or without you he needs love and I was the one there last night to lick his sweet tears when you walked away.”
Your favourite drink and food when writing:
Usually, Vanilla Biscotti flavoured coffee, with lots of Pumpkin Spiced cream and sugar. It helps the most with the long nights. If it’s the weekend and I don’t have to get up early, I may have a couple glasses of wine.
The nosy ones
How much of the real “you” is in your stories?
*laughing* Uhhh, not very much ...obviously. However, my husband is wonderfully chivalrous; some of the scenes with the sensitive romantic language came straight from my husband’s lips.
Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character? Who was it?
I had a crush on King Triton in the Little Mermaid forever. No really, ummm, nothing comes to my mind.
What’s the silliest error in a book you’ve submitted?
I wish I could call this error a one-time simple mix up...or a brain fart, however, since I did it three times in the same book. I felt extremely silly.
When I was describing weather scenes and how the character was cold. I was using the word chilli as the adjective. The editor made the correction three times saying in the comment box: ‘The correct spelling is ‘chilly’ for weather; ‘chilli’ is the soup you eat.”
I must’ve said “wow, really” a million times that day, every time I thought about it. By far silliest error I’ve ever made.
Who is your least favourite of the characters you’ve written? Why?
My least favourite character to write was the ball-busting vixen Vikki that I put in my next novel You Can See Me. She gave a new meaning to the word b**ch. She was so cruel and mean, that I found myself re-editing her over and over, thinking someone couldn’t be that evil. The end result was still a wicked, immoral, bat-shit crazy broad, and I still hate her now. When you meet her, you’ll understand.
The steamiest scene from your books
There are quite a few but probably the hottest would be Angel and Max’s shower scene. (She's actually treating us to the scene! Yay! ~S)
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When Max stepped into the shower Angel was already soaping his strong body. Angel’s hair was loose and hanging down his back. Max stopped bathing and stared at Angel as he dipped his head back and wet his silky mane. Max stepped into Angel’s space and traced down his neck to the well-defined chest muscles, then dropped to his knees. Angel looked down at Max and into those beautiful gray eyes staring up at him.
“I love you,” Angel whispered.
“I love you, more.” Max’s hot mouth was on Angel’s cock before he could protest.
“Ohhh…fuuckkk,” Angel gasped as he let his man work him over. Damn, he’s getting fucking good at this. “Fuck yeah, darlin’…just like that…uuuhhh…take me deep, love.” Angel had to brace himself on Max’s big shoulders, because his knees were getting weak. “Ohhh…I’m gonna come baby…yes, yes, yes.” He thrust deeper into Max’s mouth. He brought his wet hands up to stroke over his own chest, stopping briefly to pinch both erect nipples. The stinging sensation pinged down his spine, making him arch his back. He clung to the edge ready for Max to take him over, then Max’s hot mouth was gone.
“No baby…please, I’m so close,” Angel begged.
“I want you to come when I’m buried balls deep in your ass.” Max turned Angel around, propped one of Angel’s legs up on the edge of the tub, and smeared the lube on his hole. Angel rocked back into his touch, trying desperately to get those fingers inside of him. His body was on fire and his balls were pulled up tight. He knew as soon as Max entered him he was going to explode…and he couldn’t wait. He wanted to show his man just how hot he was for him. Watching Max break that boy’s nose was fucking hot. His man was not going to stand for him being disrespected, and Angel was proud to be with him.
“Max…please…fuck me now!” Angel yelled. His face was pressed against the cool tile, his brow creased with frustration. Max was taking too long.
“Getting a little impatient, aren’t we?” Max slowly pushed one finger into Angel’s hot hole. Angel immediately tried to get more inside of him. “Mmmm, my anxious little slut. You want my big cock in your ass now.” Angel knew Max liked to talk dirty, but even more Max liked to torment Angel and make him beg.
“You fucker,” Angel growled trying to push back some more, but Max withdrew his finger and begin massaging Angel’s rim again. “Max goddammit! Fuck me now or I’m gonna flip you around and slam my hard dick into you until I come!” After all the adrenaline from the fight and the gunfire Angel needed to be claimed and fucked hard by his man.
Max put his hand in the center of Angel’s back and pushed him back hard against the shower wall. “Stay the fuck there…I’ll give you my cock when I’m damn good and ready,” Max growled harshly in his ear, his grip like steel on Angel’s hips. Max took two fingers and pushed them both in Angel’s ass, making him cry out from the burn.
“Fuck yes! That’s it…fucking give it to me hard.” Angel knew he sounded like a wanton slut, but he would be a slut all his life for this firefighting God. Angel felt Max’s warm breath on his cheek. Max gently moved Angel’s mane over his shoulder. Angel loved the way Max handled his hair—always gently and affectionately. Because of its length men had wanted to pull it all the time and Angel loved that Max never did that. They liked to play rough…a lot, but Max never yanked his hair.
Angel’s eyes were already losing vision when he felt the thick head of Max’s cock at his hole and his breath caught in his chest. Max breeched his outer ring and Angel welcomed the fire in his ass. Max made him feel so alive. Angel had rarely bottomed with other men, but with Max it came naturally. The man was able to make Angel fly from just touching him, but when he fucked him he took him to another dimension.
Max spread his legs and pushed into Angel in one long, smooth stroke. “Fuck. Shit. Damn. Angel baby…Fuck…So fucking hot…Shit!” Max couldn’t form intelligent sentences whenever he and Angel came together like this.
“Ohh…gawwd…Max…my love…fuck me good…fuck me hard. Claim me.” Angel braced himself on the wall and let his man take over his body. Max thrust into Angel’s snug channel relentlessly, over and over until he gave Angel everything that he begged for. Angel’s eyes rolled to the back of his head and his back arched as he shouted out Max’s name. The first jet of come that hit the shower wall made Angel jerk violently in Max’s grip. Angel never even touched his dick, but the come wouldn’t stop pumping out of him. Max hips were strong and unforgiving as he piston-fucked Angel through his orgasm. His forehead rested on the back of Angel’s neck as his grip tightened, preparing for his own orgasm which was coming on fast.
Max didn’t stop thrusting, it was as if Angel was the purest cocaine and Max was an addict. He yelled out obscenities as his orgasm rocketed, filling Angel with wave after wave of his seed.
He put his arms underneath Angel’s and pulled him in close to his chest, his breathing still erratic. “I love you so much, Angel, you are my world,” he whispered sensually against Angel’s cheek. “When I first saw you, I knew right then that I wanted you to be mine.” Max kissed Angel’s cheek and licked the water cascading down his neck, sucking the gentle flesh along his collarbone.
“Fuuuuuck, Maximus.” Angel moaned low in his throat.
Max’s spent cock slipped out of Angel. He turned Angel around and wrapped him in his arms and held him tight…damn the cooling water. “I know baby. It’s okay.” Max laid soft kisses on his mouth, as he let Angel release all the emotions he was feeling.
Favourite comfort food?
Spinach artichoke dip, or fresh from the bakery, warm Pandesal (a Pilipino yeast roll) with cinnamon butter.
A person you admire
My mother, she’s my best friend. She gets a special dedication inside every book I write. She is by far one of the toughest women I’ve ever met. A single mom that worked three jobs, while raising six children and still somehow managed to smother us with so much love and affection every day. We never saw drugs, alcohol, slum living conditions, various men. She did it all on her own. I wouldn’t be who I am, or the mother that I am, if it wasn’t for her. There are no words to describe how I feel about her. When it came time to move out and be with my husband, I couldn’t bare the separation...we bought the house next door. *smiling*
If you could ask any person in the world one question of your choice, who would it be and what would you ask them?
I would ask adult entertainer Chad Brock for a hug and kiss. *sighs dramatically*
The fast ones
Favourite colour? Brown
Favourite pet? My white flame-point Siamese cat Elynn (named after the late great gay romance author Elynn Harris)
Dog or cat? Cat
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Quickie or candles? Definitely, candles. I’m like a classic Mustang Shelby. You gotta be real gentle, or I won’t turnover.
Hunky or chunky? Chunky
Suit & tie or jeans & boots? Jeans and Boots
Walk in the park or chat over cocktails? So many cocktails
Thanks so much for the interview, A.E. - not to mention that smokin' hot scene! It was great to learn more about you and I'm looking forward to your release party :
Special Invitation
Come celebrate the release of A.E.'s first novel Blue Moon – Too Good To Be True on Saturday November 16th at 6pm EST on Facebook and win some cool prizes. https://www.facebook.com/events/16497...
Book blurb:
Angel DeLucca is one of the most sought after gay bachelors in Virginia Beach. He's smart successful, lethal, and more than anything he's drop
dead gorgeous. Angel has his pick of the men that come to his popular Oceanfront night club, but lately the one night stands haven't been enough...Angel craves something deeper. When a one night hook-up goes terribly wrong, Angel comes into contact with the breathtaking Maximus (Max) Strong.
Max is a firefighter for the Virginia Beach Fire Department. Max is beautiful, charming, and also very straight. One meeting with the mysteriously, sexy Angel DeLucca and a whiff of that silky, jet black hair, Max finds himself questioning everything he's known to be true about himself. Max tries desperately to understand the new feelings he has for another man and turns to his gay, older brother...Ryker.
Ryker has always been Max's protector and his guide their entire lives, which has left him feeling uncared for and alone to handle his own life's problems. Ryker craves to be taken care of, he craves the attention and praise of a Master. No one knows the dark desires within him until Angel's Chief of Security, Sebastian 'Bass' Bagatelli, shatters that secret with their first intense encounter.
How will Angel win the heart of the straight firefighter that was tailor-made just for him? Will Max be able to continue denying his feelings for another man? Can Ryker and Bass get through their personal issues to take and receive what they both need from each other? Or will they each give up on a happiness that appears too good to be true?
These men's stories will unravel in a whirlwind of romance, bdsm, revelations, lots of action and very hot sex, co-starring very entertaining supporting characters.
Buy links:
Amazon
All Romance e-books
Publishers Site
About the author:
A.E. Via graduated in May of 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Virginia Wesleyan College.
She's a new author to the beautiful gay erotic genre. Her writing embodies everything from spicy to scandalous. Her stories often include intriguing edges and twists that take readers to new, thought-provoking depths.
When she’s not clicking away at her laptop, A.E. runs a very successful paralegal-for-hire business and in her spare time, she devotes herself to her family – a husband and four children – her two pets, a Maltese dog and her white Siamese cat, ELynn, named after the late great gay romance author ELynn Harris. While Blue Moon is her first novel, she has plenty more to come...so sit back and grab a cool drink, because the male on male action is just heating up! Go to A.E. Via’s official website www.authoraevia.com for more detailed information and free reads.
A.E.'s links:
Official Website: http://www.authoraevia.com
Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1627620354
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aeviaauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorAEVia
A.E. Via’s Blog: http://aeviablog.wordpress.com
Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I have a special guest for you today. This lovely lady is one of the latest additions to the circle of my Facebook friends and she's here today to tell us a bit about herself and, of course, her fantastic new book Blue Moon. Please give a warm welcome to the gorgeous A.E. Via and don't forget to check out the invitation to her party - I'm going!
The business ones
Please give us a short introduction about yourself
I’m a brand new author, Blue Moon is my first novel ever written. I live in Virginia Beach, VA with my husband and four children, youngest is five and my oldest is eighteen. I’m a homebody. I prefer to stay home in the peace and quiet in front of a cosy fire and read or write rather than go to a loud club.
What genre(s) do you write in and why?
I’m a new author to the beautiful M/M genre, but far from a new fan. I’ve been reading M/M romance for over eight years. I’ve been hooked from my first book. I can’t really explain why I find gay romance so beautiful..some things just are.
Tell us about your latest release
Blue Moon – Too Good To Be True is the first instalment in a two part series...and my very first novel. It’s about a very popular, erotically gorgeous gay club owner named Angel DeLucca who falls for a straight fire-fighter, Maximus Strong. Angel is tired of the one night stands and has to get Max to believe that he’s a changed one-man man.
Max is straight always has been, but one look at Angel and a whiff of the man’s long jet black tresses and Max questions what he’s know to be true of himself for his thirty plus years. Max’s older, very protective brother Ryker is gay and Max turns to him for guidance...as usual.
Ryker has always been his brother’s guide since they were kids growing up in a broken/dysfunctional home, which left Ryker alone to deal with his own life’s problems. Ryker desperately craves someone to love and protect him... Ryker craves a master.
Retired Ex Special Forces Army Ranger, Sebastian Bagettelli is Angel’s Chief of Security for his club. When Max makes a visit to Angel’s club he brings along his brother Ryker and Bass spots the submissive within Ryker right away. He just has to get Ryker to be open and trust the big sexy Master Dom.
These men go through several obstacles to get to their HEA and with all the thought provoking twist and turns; I think I’ve made it a pretty entertaining ride.
Do you need a special setting to write in or do you have a ceremony to get you in the mood? What does it look like?
No, I can pretty much grab my laptop and write anywhere. Ie. Starbucks, a lounge during happy hour, B&N cafe, a park, food court in the mall, I can even write in my living room with my kids running around doing all the annoying things they do, while my husband plays Grand Theft Auto 5. I am really good at zoning out and going into my own private gay fantasy world within my mind...it’s so lovely there.
Describe your feelings when you learnt that your first book was accepted for publication.
Well, my book was initially rejected by two publishers back-to-back and I was devastated. I thought I’d written a great story, but when I got those two rejections...I figured...maybe I don’t have what it takes. So when I was thinking of not trying anymore, I did a double submission to two other publishers one being one of the largest publisher of M/M romance (I know...bad girl on the double submit, but I was desperate) and I was shocked when they both sent a contract. I cried actually. I chose the one I thought would be the most patient with a new author, so I chose Amira Press. Bigger doesn’t always mean better.
Has the release of your first book changed anything in your personal life? If so, what?
*laughs out loud* Yeah, big time. My family didn’t know of my fascination with the M/M genre, only my husband and my mother knew. Everyone else (my dad, friend, siblings, my oldest kid) wants to know how I can describe the gay scenes in such detail. I’ve been asked some very interesting questions; by my sisters especially...like am I gay? Did I used to experiment a little with homosexuality? Have I ever been with a gay man? Would I sleep with a bisexual man? Would I sleep with a woman? Do I watch a lot of gay porn? Yada, yada, yada. It’s been pretty entertaining at the Sunday family dinners lately.
Where do you find inspiration?
My inspiration comes from any and everything. When I’m out and I see a pretty sunset, or if I hear a kick-ass song on the radio, it can all get my creative juices flowing. Mostly, I’m inspired by all the other fabulous women that write in this fascinating genre.
Who is your favourite character and why?
My favourite character is Angel of course. I call him my dark prince. I had Angel in my head every since my first fictional writing class in college. His jet black, long hair. The smoky eyes and dark growly voice...it still gives me goose bumps when I picture his face in my mind. *sighs*
A favourite line from one of your books
Probably from my next book that’s a M/M/M ménage and is currently in the very capable hands of Amira Press right now. It’s entitled You Can See Me. My favourite line is by the character Blair McKenzie who is a hot gay escort that fell in love with his client and is fighting for the right to claim the main MC in this story. He’s speaking to his competition.
“If you don’t pull your head out of your ass and claim Prescott Vaughan like he wants, I won’t stop until I’ve fucked the sexy strawberry ten ways to Sunday and there’s not a single trace of your existence left in his mind, because with or without you he needs love and I was the one there last night to lick his sweet tears when you walked away.”
Your favourite drink and food when writing:
Usually, Vanilla Biscotti flavoured coffee, with lots of Pumpkin Spiced cream and sugar. It helps the most with the long nights. If it’s the weekend and I don’t have to get up early, I may have a couple glasses of wine.
The nosy ones
How much of the real “you” is in your stories?
*laughing* Uhhh, not very much ...obviously. However, my husband is wonderfully chivalrous; some of the scenes with the sensitive romantic language came straight from my husband’s lips.
Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character? Who was it?
I had a crush on King Triton in the Little Mermaid forever. No really, ummm, nothing comes to my mind.
What’s the silliest error in a book you’ve submitted?
I wish I could call this error a one-time simple mix up...or a brain fart, however, since I did it three times in the same book. I felt extremely silly.
When I was describing weather scenes and how the character was cold. I was using the word chilli as the adjective. The editor made the correction three times saying in the comment box: ‘The correct spelling is ‘chilly’ for weather; ‘chilli’ is the soup you eat.”
I must’ve said “wow, really” a million times that day, every time I thought about it. By far silliest error I’ve ever made.
Who is your least favourite of the characters you’ve written? Why?
My least favourite character to write was the ball-busting vixen Vikki that I put in my next novel You Can See Me. She gave a new meaning to the word b**ch. She was so cruel and mean, that I found myself re-editing her over and over, thinking someone couldn’t be that evil. The end result was still a wicked, immoral, bat-shit crazy broad, and I still hate her now. When you meet her, you’ll understand.
The steamiest scene from your books
There are quite a few but probably the hottest would be Angel and Max’s shower scene. (She's actually treating us to the scene! Yay! ~S)
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When Max stepped into the shower Angel was already soaping his strong body. Angel’s hair was loose and hanging down his back. Max stopped bathing and stared at Angel as he dipped his head back and wet his silky mane. Max stepped into Angel’s space and traced down his neck to the well-defined chest muscles, then dropped to his knees. Angel looked down at Max and into those beautiful gray eyes staring up at him.
“I love you,” Angel whispered.
“I love you, more.” Max’s hot mouth was on Angel’s cock before he could protest.
“Ohhh…fuuckkk,” Angel gasped as he let his man work him over. Damn, he’s getting fucking good at this. “Fuck yeah, darlin’…just like that…uuuhhh…take me deep, love.” Angel had to brace himself on Max’s big shoulders, because his knees were getting weak. “Ohhh…I’m gonna come baby…yes, yes, yes.” He thrust deeper into Max’s mouth. He brought his wet hands up to stroke over his own chest, stopping briefly to pinch both erect nipples. The stinging sensation pinged down his spine, making him arch his back. He clung to the edge ready for Max to take him over, then Max’s hot mouth was gone.
“No baby…please, I’m so close,” Angel begged.
“I want you to come when I’m buried balls deep in your ass.” Max turned Angel around, propped one of Angel’s legs up on the edge of the tub, and smeared the lube on his hole. Angel rocked back into his touch, trying desperately to get those fingers inside of him. His body was on fire and his balls were pulled up tight. He knew as soon as Max entered him he was going to explode…and he couldn’t wait. He wanted to show his man just how hot he was for him. Watching Max break that boy’s nose was fucking hot. His man was not going to stand for him being disrespected, and Angel was proud to be with him.
“Max…please…fuck me now!” Angel yelled. His face was pressed against the cool tile, his brow creased with frustration. Max was taking too long.
“Getting a little impatient, aren’t we?” Max slowly pushed one finger into Angel’s hot hole. Angel immediately tried to get more inside of him. “Mmmm, my anxious little slut. You want my big cock in your ass now.” Angel knew Max liked to talk dirty, but even more Max liked to torment Angel and make him beg.
“You fucker,” Angel growled trying to push back some more, but Max withdrew his finger and begin massaging Angel’s rim again. “Max goddammit! Fuck me now or I’m gonna flip you around and slam my hard dick into you until I come!” After all the adrenaline from the fight and the gunfire Angel needed to be claimed and fucked hard by his man.
Max put his hand in the center of Angel’s back and pushed him back hard against the shower wall. “Stay the fuck there…I’ll give you my cock when I’m damn good and ready,” Max growled harshly in his ear, his grip like steel on Angel’s hips. Max took two fingers and pushed them both in Angel’s ass, making him cry out from the burn.
“Fuck yes! That’s it…fucking give it to me hard.” Angel knew he sounded like a wanton slut, but he would be a slut all his life for this firefighting God. Angel felt Max’s warm breath on his cheek. Max gently moved Angel’s mane over his shoulder. Angel loved the way Max handled his hair—always gently and affectionately. Because of its length men had wanted to pull it all the time and Angel loved that Max never did that. They liked to play rough…a lot, but Max never yanked his hair.
Angel’s eyes were already losing vision when he felt the thick head of Max’s cock at his hole and his breath caught in his chest. Max breeched his outer ring and Angel welcomed the fire in his ass. Max made him feel so alive. Angel had rarely bottomed with other men, but with Max it came naturally. The man was able to make Angel fly from just touching him, but when he fucked him he took him to another dimension.
Max spread his legs and pushed into Angel in one long, smooth stroke. “Fuck. Shit. Damn. Angel baby…Fuck…So fucking hot…Shit!” Max couldn’t form intelligent sentences whenever he and Angel came together like this.
“Ohh…gawwd…Max…my love…fuck me good…fuck me hard. Claim me.” Angel braced himself on the wall and let his man take over his body. Max thrust into Angel’s snug channel relentlessly, over and over until he gave Angel everything that he begged for. Angel’s eyes rolled to the back of his head and his back arched as he shouted out Max’s name. The first jet of come that hit the shower wall made Angel jerk violently in Max’s grip. Angel never even touched his dick, but the come wouldn’t stop pumping out of him. Max hips were strong and unforgiving as he piston-fucked Angel through his orgasm. His forehead rested on the back of Angel’s neck as his grip tightened, preparing for his own orgasm which was coming on fast.
Max didn’t stop thrusting, it was as if Angel was the purest cocaine and Max was an addict. He yelled out obscenities as his orgasm rocketed, filling Angel with wave after wave of his seed.
He put his arms underneath Angel’s and pulled him in close to his chest, his breathing still erratic. “I love you so much, Angel, you are my world,” he whispered sensually against Angel’s cheek. “When I first saw you, I knew right then that I wanted you to be mine.” Max kissed Angel’s cheek and licked the water cascading down his neck, sucking the gentle flesh along his collarbone.
“Fuuuuuck, Maximus.” Angel moaned low in his throat.
Max’s spent cock slipped out of Angel. He turned Angel around and wrapped him in his arms and held him tight…damn the cooling water. “I know baby. It’s okay.” Max laid soft kisses on his mouth, as he let Angel release all the emotions he was feeling.
Favourite comfort food?
Spinach artichoke dip, or fresh from the bakery, warm Pandesal (a Pilipino yeast roll) with cinnamon butter.
A person you admire
My mother, she’s my best friend. She gets a special dedication inside every book I write. She is by far one of the toughest women I’ve ever met. A single mom that worked three jobs, while raising six children and still somehow managed to smother us with so much love and affection every day. We never saw drugs, alcohol, slum living conditions, various men. She did it all on her own. I wouldn’t be who I am, or the mother that I am, if it wasn’t for her. There are no words to describe how I feel about her. When it came time to move out and be with my husband, I couldn’t bare the separation...we bought the house next door. *smiling*
If you could ask any person in the world one question of your choice, who would it be and what would you ask them?
I would ask adult entertainer Chad Brock for a hug and kiss. *sighs dramatically*
The fast ones
Favourite colour? Brown
Favourite pet? My white flame-point Siamese cat Elynn (named after the late great gay romance author Elynn Harris)
Dog or cat? Cat
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Quickie or candles? Definitely, candles. I’m like a classic Mustang Shelby. You gotta be real gentle, or I won’t turnover.
Hunky or chunky? Chunky
Suit & tie or jeans & boots? Jeans and Boots
Walk in the park or chat over cocktails? So many cocktails
Thanks so much for the interview, A.E. - not to mention that smokin' hot scene! It was great to learn more about you and I'm looking forward to your release party :
Special Invitation
Come celebrate the release of A.E.'s first novel Blue Moon – Too Good To Be True on Saturday November 16th at 6pm EST on Facebook and win some cool prizes. https://www.facebook.com/events/16497...
Book blurb:
Angel DeLucca is one of the most sought after gay bachelors in Virginia Beach. He's smart successful, lethal, and more than anything he's drop
dead gorgeous. Angel has his pick of the men that come to his popular Oceanfront night club, but lately the one night stands haven't been enough...Angel craves something deeper. When a one night hook-up goes terribly wrong, Angel comes into contact with the breathtaking Maximus (Max) Strong.
Max is a firefighter for the Virginia Beach Fire Department. Max is beautiful, charming, and also very straight. One meeting with the mysteriously, sexy Angel DeLucca and a whiff of that silky, jet black hair, Max finds himself questioning everything he's known to be true about himself. Max tries desperately to understand the new feelings he has for another man and turns to his gay, older brother...Ryker.
Ryker has always been Max's protector and his guide their entire lives, which has left him feeling uncared for and alone to handle his own life's problems. Ryker craves to be taken care of, he craves the attention and praise of a Master. No one knows the dark desires within him until Angel's Chief of Security, Sebastian 'Bass' Bagatelli, shatters that secret with their first intense encounter.
How will Angel win the heart of the straight firefighter that was tailor-made just for him? Will Max be able to continue denying his feelings for another man? Can Ryker and Bass get through their personal issues to take and receive what they both need from each other? Or will they each give up on a happiness that appears too good to be true?
These men's stories will unravel in a whirlwind of romance, bdsm, revelations, lots of action and very hot sex, co-starring very entertaining supporting characters.
Buy links:
Amazon
All Romance e-books
Publishers Site
About the author:
A.E. Via graduated in May of 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Virginia Wesleyan College.
She's a new author to the beautiful gay erotic genre. Her writing embodies everything from spicy to scandalous. Her stories often include intriguing edges and twists that take readers to new, thought-provoking depths.
When she’s not clicking away at her laptop, A.E. runs a very successful paralegal-for-hire business and in her spare time, she devotes herself to her family – a husband and four children – her two pets, a Maltese dog and her white Siamese cat, ELynn, named after the late great gay romance author ELynn Harris. While Blue Moon is her first novel, she has plenty more to come...so sit back and grab a cool drink, because the male on male action is just heating up! Go to A.E. Via’s official website www.authoraevia.com for more detailed information and free reads.
A.E.'s links:
Official Website: http://www.authoraevia.com
Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1627620354
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aeviaauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorAEVia
A.E. Via’s Blog: http://aeviablog.wordpress.com
Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
November 8, 2013
Release Day: A Living Nightmare
Hi all,
Yes, it's release day again! A Living Nightmare , Book Two in the Nightmares series, is now available from Totally-Bound.
When demons exist in human shape, life itself can become a nightmare.
Gay porn star Colin Meighan and his lover Mikey Fawkes could have been as happy as any couple fresh in love, if it weren’t for the fact that Colin is an incubus demon. His need to feed on his partner’s emotions leaves Mikey drained of energy and ageing prematurely. Before they can find a solution to their problems, Colin is abducted and forced to use his supernatural powers to manipulate young, innocent Sasha, the only son of Gareth DeForest, MP, who has become the target of a secret organisation. Eaten up by the loss of Mikey and the realisation that their relationship is doomed, Colin finds himself unable to play the role he’s been assigned and even worse, he’s falling for Sasha despite his better judgement. When Mikey unexpectedly reappears into Colin’s life and takes an interest in Sasha, some of their problems appear to be solved, but just as the last pieces are about to fall into place, events take an appalling turn. Colin has to face the bitter truth about his heritage—a truth that makes him understand that when demons exist in human shape, life itself can become a nightmare.
Early release November 8th / General release December 6th Hop on over to Totally Bound to read the super-hot excerpt http://www.totallybound.com/a-living-...
Oh, and may I remind you of the giveaway I'm still running? Just click here
Yes, it's release day again! A Living Nightmare , Book Two in the Nightmares series, is now available from Totally-Bound.
When demons exist in human shape, life itself can become a nightmare.
Gay porn star Colin Meighan and his lover Mikey Fawkes could have been as happy as any couple fresh in love, if it weren’t for the fact that Colin is an incubus demon. His need to feed on his partner’s emotions leaves Mikey drained of energy and ageing prematurely. Before they can find a solution to their problems, Colin is abducted and forced to use his supernatural powers to manipulate young, innocent Sasha, the only son of Gareth DeForest, MP, who has become the target of a secret organisation. Eaten up by the loss of Mikey and the realisation that their relationship is doomed, Colin finds himself unable to play the role he’s been assigned and even worse, he’s falling for Sasha despite his better judgement. When Mikey unexpectedly reappears into Colin’s life and takes an interest in Sasha, some of their problems appear to be solved, but just as the last pieces are about to fall into place, events take an appalling turn. Colin has to face the bitter truth about his heritage—a truth that makes him understand that when demons exist in human shape, life itself can become a nightmare.
Early release November 8th / General release December 6th Hop on over to Totally Bound to read the super-hot excerpt http://www.totallybound.com/a-living-...
Oh, and may I remind you of the giveaway I'm still running? Just click here
November 5, 2013
Special Guest: Morticia Knight
Hi all,
I'm thrilled to welcome the wonderful Morticia Knight back to my blog. She's already got me hooked with Hollywood Bound, her brand new book. I love the premise and boy, that excerpt makes it hard to focus on formatting this post, so I'm more than happy for her to take over here while I'm off to catch up with my ever growing tbr-pile. Enjoy!
~S
Hi Sage, thank you for having me at your blog today ;-) Hollywood Bound (Gin & Jazz 1) was just released. As a matter of fact – Sage and I are release day buddies. Yay! Since we are both at the beginning of a new series, our first books are only 99 cents – double yay!
Hollywood Bound is set in America in 1924. Today I’m going to share with you a little bit about my two main characters for this first book. Jack is a sweet, innocent nineteen year-old man who has had a rough beginning in life. He came to New York at sixteen after being beaten up at the orphanage for messing around with one of the guys there. He meets older, streetwise Nick, and the two become friends. Nick helps him out, and ends up protecting him as well.
Now that they have been together for a while, Jack has fallen deeply in love with Nick, and wonders what it would be like if Nick wanted to be with him like a woman. But he’s certain that will never happen. Nick is engaged to a gal back in Philly, and he’s never said anything about wanting a man. However, once in a while Jack thinks he can see something in the way Nick looks at him, so he still holds on to hope.
The two men are united in one thing – and that’s their desire to get to Hollywood where they are sure they can make a great living working at the studios as set builders. Before they can make their way west, Nick is finally overcome by his need for Jack, and gives in to his desires. Both men are inexperienced when it comes to sex, but on the train they hop to get to California, they are alone and able to experiment for the first time. The following excerpt is from that scene.
Jack and Nick seek fortune and adventure in the silent film era of Hollywood. But their newly-expressed love is threatened by the heady allure of fame, gin and easy money.
“Are you okay Nick?”
Jack’s soft, sweet voice brought him back to the present. The peace that had been in his the dream the other night had returned. Except this time it was for real. He hugged Jack tightly, and kissed his temple.
“I’m real good kid. Real good.”
“Maybe you shouldn’t call me kid no more. I’m your man…aren’t I?”
Nick smiled. It was a given that things would be different now, but he felt a little nostalgia about his pet name for Jack. But he was right. Jack was getting older, and he couldn’t treat him like a greenhorn forever.
“You’re my man, Jacky boy, and don’t you forget it.” He squeezed him hard on the last couple of words. “I can still call you Jacky boy though, right?”
“Sure Nick. I don’t mind that.”
They lay still for a while. Jack cleared his throat, then spoke up tentatively.
“If I’m your man, I’d like to make you feel good too. I know how to do what you just did to me.”
Nick tensed a little. He was still hard, and he still wanted to come off. But for some odd reason, letting Jack pleasure him made it official. That they were a couple. They were in a mutually satisfying relationship. How would that ever work in the real world? Jack had told him about the pansy clubs back in New York, but that had been before Nick had been willing to admit that he was…what was the term one of the musicians had used once?
Gay. He asked if Jack was gay.
Nick had needed an explanation, because he’d had no idea what the man meant. Apparently it was a word that was beginning to be popular amongst men like him and Jack. It was certainly a lot better than being called a sissy or a fag. It sounded a lot nicer. But would they be able to live openly as a gay couple in Hollywood, and not get arrested or beaten? He’d heard things were a lot looser there. But one never knew what was fact, and what was rumour.
“If you don’t want me to, Nick, I’ll understand.”
Nick squeezed him hard again.
“I’d like it, Jack, I really would.”
Nick let go of Jack, mourning the loss of their closeness immediately, but he was quickly distracted by Jack’s mouth on his dick. It was complete rapture. The moist heat of Jack’s mouth, and the way he hungrily suckled Nick left him feeling perfect and whole. There was also a possessiveness that had been bubbling under the surface, but it really took root now. He thrust into Jack’s mouth in an upward motion, coupling with him, grabbing fistfuls of Jack’s wispy hair as he moaned loudly. Jack responded by opening up his throat and taking Nick even deeper in. He could feel Jack using one of his hands to caress Nick’s balls, adding to the already amazing sensations. But he wasn’t prepared for the next thrill. Jack alternately teased his balls, and grasped the base of his cock, moving his fist up and down in time with his sucking.
Jack moved his hand behind Nick’s balls, using his wet fingers to search between Nick’s ass cheeks. Nick was uncertain if he should say something, or try and stop Jack, but he was too excited. He could feel one of Jack’s digits nudging at his asshole, and he clenched up.
This is unnatural.
At that moment, Jack pulled almost all the way off of Nick’s shaft, and flicked his tongue rapidly on the tip of his penis. Nick relaxed, and all of his attention focused on that small part of his body. There was a sudden pop of something into his anus. Jack swallowed him all the way in again, and finger-fucked Nick’s hole. It was too much. For a few seconds, he had considered yanking himself away from Jack, thinking that things had gone too far. But now Jack massaged a spot inside him that sent shivers to the tip of his dick, all whilst he continued to eat and tongue him relentlessly.
He knew what he wanted. He wanted Jack inside of him, and he wanted to pound his dick into Jack. There was a sense of freedom at this realisation, and as Jack took him to new heights of pleasure, he exploded into a million pieces. He couldn’t believe the amount of jizz that came out of him. He pulled hard on Jack’s hair—his cries too loud—and he rammed himself into Jack’s face.
God, this feels so fuckin’ good.
There wasn’t the slightest chance he’d ever consider trying to live a straight life again. Not after this. Jack was his everything now. He only wanted to do whatever it took to make and keep him happy.
****
To get your copy of Hollywood Bound for only 99 cents:
Totally Bound: https://www.totallybound.com/hollywood-bound
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Bound-Gin-Jazz-ebook/dp/B00GDIX064/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383450355&sr=1-4&keywords=morticia+knight
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hollywood-Bound-Gin-Jazz-ebook/dp/B00GDIX064/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383450453&sr=1-6&keywords=morticia+knight
All Romance: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-hollywoodbound-1335074-340.html
Find Morticia here:
www.morticiaknight.blogspot.com
or @morticiaknight on twitter, and Morticia Knight on Facebook.
I'm thrilled to welcome the wonderful Morticia Knight back to my blog. She's already got me hooked with Hollywood Bound, her brand new book. I love the premise and boy, that excerpt makes it hard to focus on formatting this post, so I'm more than happy for her to take over here while I'm off to catch up with my ever growing tbr-pile. Enjoy!
~S
Hi Sage, thank you for having me at your blog today ;-) Hollywood Bound (Gin & Jazz 1) was just released. As a matter of fact – Sage and I are release day buddies. Yay! Since we are both at the beginning of a new series, our first books are only 99 cents – double yay!
Hollywood Bound is set in America in 1924. Today I’m going to share with you a little bit about my two main characters for this first book. Jack is a sweet, innocent nineteen year-old man who has had a rough beginning in life. He came to New York at sixteen after being beaten up at the orphanage for messing around with one of the guys there. He meets older, streetwise Nick, and the two become friends. Nick helps him out, and ends up protecting him as well.
Now that they have been together for a while, Jack has fallen deeply in love with Nick, and wonders what it would be like if Nick wanted to be with him like a woman. But he’s certain that will never happen. Nick is engaged to a gal back in Philly, and he’s never said anything about wanting a man. However, once in a while Jack thinks he can see something in the way Nick looks at him, so he still holds on to hope.
The two men are united in one thing – and that’s their desire to get to Hollywood where they are sure they can make a great living working at the studios as set builders. Before they can make their way west, Nick is finally overcome by his need for Jack, and gives in to his desires. Both men are inexperienced when it comes to sex, but on the train they hop to get to California, they are alone and able to experiment for the first time. The following excerpt is from that scene.
Jack and Nick seek fortune and adventure in the silent film era of Hollywood. But their newly-expressed love is threatened by the heady allure of fame, gin and easy money.
“Are you okay Nick?”
Jack’s soft, sweet voice brought him back to the present. The peace that had been in his the dream the other night had returned. Except this time it was for real. He hugged Jack tightly, and kissed his temple.
“I’m real good kid. Real good.”
“Maybe you shouldn’t call me kid no more. I’m your man…aren’t I?”
Nick smiled. It was a given that things would be different now, but he felt a little nostalgia about his pet name for Jack. But he was right. Jack was getting older, and he couldn’t treat him like a greenhorn forever.
“You’re my man, Jacky boy, and don’t you forget it.” He squeezed him hard on the last couple of words. “I can still call you Jacky boy though, right?”
“Sure Nick. I don’t mind that.”
They lay still for a while. Jack cleared his throat, then spoke up tentatively.
“If I’m your man, I’d like to make you feel good too. I know how to do what you just did to me.”
Nick tensed a little. He was still hard, and he still wanted to come off. But for some odd reason, letting Jack pleasure him made it official. That they were a couple. They were in a mutually satisfying relationship. How would that ever work in the real world? Jack had told him about the pansy clubs back in New York, but that had been before Nick had been willing to admit that he was…what was the term one of the musicians had used once?
Gay. He asked if Jack was gay.
Nick had needed an explanation, because he’d had no idea what the man meant. Apparently it was a word that was beginning to be popular amongst men like him and Jack. It was certainly a lot better than being called a sissy or a fag. It sounded a lot nicer. But would they be able to live openly as a gay couple in Hollywood, and not get arrested or beaten? He’d heard things were a lot looser there. But one never knew what was fact, and what was rumour.
“If you don’t want me to, Nick, I’ll understand.”
Nick squeezed him hard again.
“I’d like it, Jack, I really would.”
Nick let go of Jack, mourning the loss of their closeness immediately, but he was quickly distracted by Jack’s mouth on his dick. It was complete rapture. The moist heat of Jack’s mouth, and the way he hungrily suckled Nick left him feeling perfect and whole. There was also a possessiveness that had been bubbling under the surface, but it really took root now. He thrust into Jack’s mouth in an upward motion, coupling with him, grabbing fistfuls of Jack’s wispy hair as he moaned loudly. Jack responded by opening up his throat and taking Nick even deeper in. He could feel Jack using one of his hands to caress Nick’s balls, adding to the already amazing sensations. But he wasn’t prepared for the next thrill. Jack alternately teased his balls, and grasped the base of his cock, moving his fist up and down in time with his sucking.
Jack moved his hand behind Nick’s balls, using his wet fingers to search between Nick’s ass cheeks. Nick was uncertain if he should say something, or try and stop Jack, but he was too excited. He could feel one of Jack’s digits nudging at his asshole, and he clenched up.
This is unnatural.
At that moment, Jack pulled almost all the way off of Nick’s shaft, and flicked his tongue rapidly on the tip of his penis. Nick relaxed, and all of his attention focused on that small part of his body. There was a sudden pop of something into his anus. Jack swallowed him all the way in again, and finger-fucked Nick’s hole. It was too much. For a few seconds, he had considered yanking himself away from Jack, thinking that things had gone too far. But now Jack massaged a spot inside him that sent shivers to the tip of his dick, all whilst he continued to eat and tongue him relentlessly.
He knew what he wanted. He wanted Jack inside of him, and he wanted to pound his dick into Jack. There was a sense of freedom at this realisation, and as Jack took him to new heights of pleasure, he exploded into a million pieces. He couldn’t believe the amount of jizz that came out of him. He pulled hard on Jack’s hair—his cries too loud—and he rammed himself into Jack’s face.
God, this feels so fuckin’ good.
There wasn’t the slightest chance he’d ever consider trying to live a straight life again. Not after this. Jack was his everything now. He only wanted to do whatever it took to make and keep him happy.
****
To get your copy of Hollywood Bound for only 99 cents:
Totally Bound: https://www.totallybound.com/hollywood-bound
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Bound-Gin-Jazz-ebook/dp/B00GDIX064/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383450355&sr=1-4&keywords=morticia+knight
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hollywood-Bound-Gin-Jazz-ebook/dp/B00GDIX064/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383450453&sr=1-6&keywords=morticia+knight
All Romance: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-hollywoodbound-1335074-340.html
Find Morticia here:
www.morticiaknight.blogspot.com
or @morticiaknight on twitter, and Morticia Knight on Facebook.
November 2, 2013
General Release: A Nightmare Come True
A Nightmare Come True (Nightmares #1) has hit the distributor's sites and to celebrate, it's available at an amazing discount - 99 cents or the national equivalent, limited time only, so what are you waiting for?
Ah, right, the buy links. Here they are:
Totally Bound: http://www.totallybound.com/a-nightmare-come-trueAmazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDJGQEGAmazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GDJGQEGAmazon Ca: http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00GDJGQEGAmazon DE: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00GDJGQEGARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-anightmarecometrue-1335054-340.html
Please note: If you have already bought A Nightmare Come True from the publisher before November 1st, you might wish to enter my giveaway here
#Giveaway: Nightmares Series
Hi all,
You may have noticed that A Nightmare Come True, Book One in the Nightmares Series, has just hit the distributors' sites and is available at a bargain price of just 0.99 cents which is a massive discount of about 80%. I know some of you have ordered it from Totally-Bound or even pre-ordered it at a smaller discount, so to give you something extra for your money (apart from the pleasure of being among the first to read the infamous multi-man pile-up scene) I'm running a giveaway this month.
Here's the deal:
I'm offering a Nightmares - goodie package consisting of a mug with the A Nightmare Come True cover, signed cover pics of Nightmares-books 1 & 2 and some author swag to one lucky winner. I might even throw in some German Christmas treats as it's that time of the year. Let me surprise you.
To enter, please e-mail a copy of your proof of purchase from Totally-Bound (date of invoice must be before November 1st) to marlowe.sage (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) uk
Please put "Nightmares Series Giveaway" in the subject line to make it easier for me to keep track of entries and eep your fingers, toes, legs or anything else crossed (eyes count, too). A winner will be picked at random on Sunday, November 24th, 9am GMT which is also the cut-off time for entries. The giveaway is open internationally (except where prohibited, additional Ts & Cs apply, please see "Contests"-Tab at the top of this page).
Thank you and good luck!
~Sage
xxx
You may have noticed that A Nightmare Come True, Book One in the Nightmares Series, has just hit the distributors' sites and is available at a bargain price of just 0.99 cents which is a massive discount of about 80%. I know some of you have ordered it from Totally-Bound or even pre-ordered it at a smaller discount, so to give you something extra for your money (apart from the pleasure of being among the first to read the infamous multi-man pile-up scene) I'm running a giveaway this month.
Here's the deal:
I'm offering a Nightmares - goodie package consisting of a mug with the A Nightmare Come True cover, signed cover pics of Nightmares-books 1 & 2 and some author swag to one lucky winner. I might even throw in some German Christmas treats as it's that time of the year. Let me surprise you. To enter, please e-mail a copy of your proof of purchase from Totally-Bound (date of invoice must be before November 1st) to marlowe.sage (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) uk
Please put "Nightmares Series Giveaway" in the subject line to make it easier for me to keep track of entries and eep your fingers, toes, legs or anything else crossed (eyes count, too). A winner will be picked at random on Sunday, November 24th, 9am GMT which is also the cut-off time for entries. The giveaway is open internationally (except where prohibited, additional Ts & Cs apply, please see "Contests"-Tab at the top of this page).
Thank you and good luck!
~Sage
xxx
October 18, 2013
And the Winner is...
Yes, my lovelies, the Slippery When Wet Blog Hop is over and we have a winner!
Big congrats go to Michelle W - Michelle, I will send you a copy of A Living Nightmare on its release day (November 8th).
Big thanks to everyone who took the time to visit, read and enter - I'm sorry you couldn't all be winners, but I promise there will be more giveaways here and I have forwarded your names and email addies to Hennessee who will draw the winner of the grand prize.
Have a fantastic weekend, everyone.
Sagexxx
Big congrats go to Michelle W - Michelle, I will send you a copy of A Living Nightmare on its release day (November 8th).
Big thanks to everyone who took the time to visit, read and enter - I'm sorry you couldn't all be winners, but I promise there will be more giveaways here and I have forwarded your names and email addies to Hennessee who will draw the winner of the grand prize.
Have a fantastic weekend, everyone.
Sagexxx
October 11, 2013
Slippery When Wet Blog Hop
The Slippery When Wet Blog Hop has started! Hosted by the lovely Hennessee Andrews, this exciting event runs from October 11-17 and boy, some fantastic authors have joined and offer tempting prizes. The overall winner receives a $50 gift card sponsored by Hennessee and quite possibly some other surprise goodies. Here is the full list of participants, but before you hop on, have a peek at what I'm offering:
One lucky person will receive a free copy of my upcoming release
A Living Nightmare
, Book Two in the scorching hot Nightmares-Series on the day it releases (November 8th) - This is your chance to catch up on Mikey and his enigmatic lover Colin and treat yourself to some man-on-man action that will quite possibly leave you running for a cold shower, which is what readers of the first book in the series, A Nightmare Come True, needed after the infamous multi-man pile-up scene (Yes, it's that book...). To enter simply leave a comment on this post including your e-mail address (open internationally, except where prohibited, contest closes on October 17th at 11:59pm, further Ts and Cs apply, please check the Contest-Tab at the top of the site) and keep your fingers crossed. To give you a little taste of what all the fuss is about, here's an exclusive sneak peek at the introduction to the legendary fivesome gay porn scene - true to this blog hop's theme, it all started when the boys got wet in the shower... Enjoy!
**** Adult excerpt A Nightmare Come True **** copyright SM 2013 ****
I followed him to the shower. Contrary to what I’d feared, he let me enter the cubicle alone. Self-consciousness had settled in so I washed the parts of me that would get the most attention with more care than they’d ever received. The only problem with that was that it was making me long for a fuck. I groaned as the water rushed over the head of my cock. Colin was supposed to suck me off, wasn’t he? He had a luscious mouth, with full, curved lips that were tailor-made for blow jobs and I couldn’t wait to feel him on me. His technique was flawless. I’d studied every single blow job he’d given in a film in detail and just thinking about some of those scenes got me dangerously close to the edge.
“You okay in there?” Colin sounded half concerned and half amused, as if he knew exactly what was going on my side of the curtain.
“I’m fine,” I rasped.
Colin laughed. “Better save your energy, stud. It’s going to be a long day and Pete will be mighty pissed off if you shoot before shooting is finished, so to speak.”
I bit my lip. “Right,” I ground out. “Easier said than, uh, done.”
The shower curtain was pushed back and Colin stood in front of me. It took him no more than a glance to understand what I hadn’t been able to say.
“Shit, baby,” he murmured. “You’re too close, aren’t you?”
“I’ll…cope. Just, uh, a minute.” I tried desperately to think unsexy thoughts but there he was, with a body that I couldn’t have dreamt up any better and that look in his eyes. The look I’d seen so many times, on the cheap little box in my room. The look he wore in the minutes right before he got down to it, when he and the guy he was about to do it with had reached an agreement.
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October 9, 2013
Book Showcase: AIros by Jennifer Wright
Hi all,
The lovely Jennifer Wright is back for a visit, this time with her new book Airos (Did I ever tell you I love your titles, Jen?). Here it is:
Book Blurb:
Zane has everything in his life under control and in order, but can he keep it that way when a young dragon is thrown into his life?
Zane was meant to be a warrior—end of story. Though he may not have had the most pleasant life living at the coven, he still loved being there. But the steadiness of his world came to a halt all within one day’s events. A man he never saw coming has pushed the boundaries of what little normalcy he has, and learning of a secret love is just confusing him even more. Zane has never felt more torn on what he should be feeling…and for whom. Though, if he assumed having two men plaguing his every waking thought was hard enough, learning of the danger his mother is in nearly has his head spinning off into another dimension.
The leader of the Dráguns is threatening to take everything dear to him, his best friend is slipping further and further away from him, and a little dragon is managing to get under his skin in more ways than one. Sorting out what he has to do, what he wants and what’s right for him will be the biggest challenge he’s ever been faced with. Will he follow his heart or will he take the easy path…or is the easy path the right path to begin with?
Excerpt:
Zane stared down at the man in his arms in surprise.
My name? Have we not done that yet?
No, they hadn’t. He was too busy being completely confused—and turned on—to even think about introducing himself. Here he was pushing the guy into the door, his cock pressed firmly between the dragon’s legs, and they didn’t even know each other’s names.
“Zane,” he said roughly. Quickly clearing his throat, he said again, “My name is Zane.”
“I’m Boek,” the dragon replied then bit his bottom lip, his eyes glazing over with lust as he gazed up at Zane. “Bo,” he said quietly.
Zane tried the name out, letting it leave a permanent connection with his mouth. “Bo.”
Bo smiled and Zane couldn’t resist his lips any longer. Leaning in, Zane took his mouth in a fierce kiss. He swallowed the moans and whimpers Bo fed him, reveling in the feel of the vibrations against his lips and his tongue.
After making sure he had a firm grip on Bo’s backside, he carried the dragon over to his bed. Never breaking the kiss, he lowered them onto the soft surface, laying his body over the smaller man’s. Zane was lost in the feel of the warmth beneath him. He used his hands to explore anywhere and everywhere he could. He took in every soft curve, every hard muscle, the stubble along Bo’s jaw, the rise and fall of his chest. Sneaking a hand under the dragon’s shirt, Zane brushed his thumb along the sweet dip of Bo’s hip, and he craved to follow the path of his finger with the tip of his tongue.
Sitting up, he then grabbed the hem of Bo’s tunic and pulled it up and over his head. Tossing the shirt to the side, he then went for the ties of Bo’s pants. The knot came undone easily and soon Zane was pulling those off as well.
Well, he tried to at least.
He growled at the sound of Bo’s laughter echoing lightly in the room.
“Seems you forgot my boots,” Bo giggled the words out.
Zane growled again in frustration and grabbed one boot in each hand and yanked them off—the pants quickly following after.
Zane’s breath caught at the sight before him. Normally a small and delicate body like Bo’s didn’t appeal to him, but the dragon’s golden skin begged for his touch, and he happily obliged. He ran his hands along Bo’s legs, delighting in the feel of him trembling beneath his fingers. The lust in his lover’s eyes told him he’d hit a sweet spot as he brushed his thumbs over Bo’s hips—right where he’d wanted to lick moments ago.
I still want to.
Leaning down, Zane ran his tongue along the curve of Bo’s hip. His lover hissed then threaded his fingers through Zane’s hair, his grip tight as he held Zane’s head to him. Zane nibbled along the warm skin to the other hip, the thatch of curls around Bo’s shaft tickling his chin as he went. He let his mouth wander and Bo writhed beneath him, his hips lifting up, pleading for Zane to move lower, but Zane took his time tasting every inch of his stomach and chest.
When Bo whimpered, Zane decided to have mercy on the little guy. After wetting two of his fingers, he reached down and slowly circled them around the puckered hole of his lover’s entrance. He kissed his way back down Bo’s chest, and without any further teasing he pushed both fingers inside as he engulfed his cock in one swallow.
Bo cried out and arched up off the bed, pushing his hard length farther into Zane’s mouth.
Zane growled, eliciting another whimper from his lover.
Working his fingers in and out, Zane stretched Bo’s hole. He bobbed his head, his tongue swirling around the mushroom-shaped head each time he came up. Closing his eyes, he savored the taste—salty and sweet at the same time. Bo’s fingers tightened in his hair.
“Zane,” Bo panted. “I’m going to come.”
Buy link: Pre-order Airos today at a 15% Discount! Total-E-Bound: http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=2397
Thank you, Sage, for showcasing my latest release today!
Author Bio:
I was born in Arizona, but have spent the better part of my life in Wisconsin. While I enjoy living close to my family, my heart longs to live in the South – or anywhere where the winters are warmer, and I hope to someday get there. I love writing, and try to dedicate as much of my free time to it (ha! what free time?). If I’m not typing away on my laptop, you’ll find me with my nose buried in a book, or with my loving boyfriend debating on what movie to watch and the never ending back and forth decision of what we should have for dinner. I love spending time with my family and boyfriend, cuddling with my two cats, and laughing as much as possible (cuz I like to think I'm funny :-D).
Some little tidbits about me are – I love horses and cats, I have a really big sweet-tooth, and I've been told I like to talk with my hands (insert hand gestures here).
The lovely Jennifer Wright is back for a visit, this time with her new book Airos (Did I ever tell you I love your titles, Jen?). Here it is:
Book Blurb:
Zane has everything in his life under control and in order, but can he keep it that way when a young dragon is thrown into his life?
Zane was meant to be a warrior—end of story. Though he may not have had the most pleasant life living at the coven, he still loved being there. But the steadiness of his world came to a halt all within one day’s events. A man he never saw coming has pushed the boundaries of what little normalcy he has, and learning of a secret love is just confusing him even more. Zane has never felt more torn on what he should be feeling…and for whom. Though, if he assumed having two men plaguing his every waking thought was hard enough, learning of the danger his mother is in nearly has his head spinning off into another dimension.
The leader of the Dráguns is threatening to take everything dear to him, his best friend is slipping further and further away from him, and a little dragon is managing to get under his skin in more ways than one. Sorting out what he has to do, what he wants and what’s right for him will be the biggest challenge he’s ever been faced with. Will he follow his heart or will he take the easy path…or is the easy path the right path to begin with?
Excerpt:
Zane stared down at the man in his arms in surprise.
My name? Have we not done that yet?
No, they hadn’t. He was too busy being completely confused—and turned on—to even think about introducing himself. Here he was pushing the guy into the door, his cock pressed firmly between the dragon’s legs, and they didn’t even know each other’s names.
“Zane,” he said roughly. Quickly clearing his throat, he said again, “My name is Zane.”
“I’m Boek,” the dragon replied then bit his bottom lip, his eyes glazing over with lust as he gazed up at Zane. “Bo,” he said quietly.
Zane tried the name out, letting it leave a permanent connection with his mouth. “Bo.”
Bo smiled and Zane couldn’t resist his lips any longer. Leaning in, Zane took his mouth in a fierce kiss. He swallowed the moans and whimpers Bo fed him, reveling in the feel of the vibrations against his lips and his tongue.
After making sure he had a firm grip on Bo’s backside, he carried the dragon over to his bed. Never breaking the kiss, he lowered them onto the soft surface, laying his body over the smaller man’s. Zane was lost in the feel of the warmth beneath him. He used his hands to explore anywhere and everywhere he could. He took in every soft curve, every hard muscle, the stubble along Bo’s jaw, the rise and fall of his chest. Sneaking a hand under the dragon’s shirt, Zane brushed his thumb along the sweet dip of Bo’s hip, and he craved to follow the path of his finger with the tip of his tongue.
Sitting up, he then grabbed the hem of Bo’s tunic and pulled it up and over his head. Tossing the shirt to the side, he then went for the ties of Bo’s pants. The knot came undone easily and soon Zane was pulling those off as well.
Well, he tried to at least.
He growled at the sound of Bo’s laughter echoing lightly in the room.
“Seems you forgot my boots,” Bo giggled the words out.
Zane growled again in frustration and grabbed one boot in each hand and yanked them off—the pants quickly following after.
Zane’s breath caught at the sight before him. Normally a small and delicate body like Bo’s didn’t appeal to him, but the dragon’s golden skin begged for his touch, and he happily obliged. He ran his hands along Bo’s legs, delighting in the feel of him trembling beneath his fingers. The lust in his lover’s eyes told him he’d hit a sweet spot as he brushed his thumbs over Bo’s hips—right where he’d wanted to lick moments ago.
I still want to.
Leaning down, Zane ran his tongue along the curve of Bo’s hip. His lover hissed then threaded his fingers through Zane’s hair, his grip tight as he held Zane’s head to him. Zane nibbled along the warm skin to the other hip, the thatch of curls around Bo’s shaft tickling his chin as he went. He let his mouth wander and Bo writhed beneath him, his hips lifting up, pleading for Zane to move lower, but Zane took his time tasting every inch of his stomach and chest.
When Bo whimpered, Zane decided to have mercy on the little guy. After wetting two of his fingers, he reached down and slowly circled them around the puckered hole of his lover’s entrance. He kissed his way back down Bo’s chest, and without any further teasing he pushed both fingers inside as he engulfed his cock in one swallow.
Bo cried out and arched up off the bed, pushing his hard length farther into Zane’s mouth.
Zane growled, eliciting another whimper from his lover.
Working his fingers in and out, Zane stretched Bo’s hole. He bobbed his head, his tongue swirling around the mushroom-shaped head each time he came up. Closing his eyes, he savored the taste—salty and sweet at the same time. Bo’s fingers tightened in his hair.
“Zane,” Bo panted. “I’m going to come.”
Buy link: Pre-order Airos today at a 15% Discount! Total-E-Bound: http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=2397
Thank you, Sage, for showcasing my latest release today!
Author Bio:
I was born in Arizona, but have spent the better part of my life in Wisconsin. While I enjoy living close to my family, my heart longs to live in the South – or anywhere where the winters are warmer, and I hope to someday get there. I love writing, and try to dedicate as much of my free time to it (ha! what free time?). If I’m not typing away on my laptop, you’ll find me with my nose buried in a book, or with my loving boyfriend debating on what movie to watch and the never ending back and forth decision of what we should have for dinner. I love spending time with my family and boyfriend, cuddling with my two cats, and laughing as much as possible (cuz I like to think I'm funny :-D).
Some little tidbits about me are – I love horses and cats, I have a really big sweet-tooth, and I've been told I like to talk with my hands (insert hand gestures here).
