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TEMPTATION – release week sale – 99 cents!

 

TEMPTATION IS LIVE!!

A little earlier than expected but my first Indie release is out in the world! It’s 99 cents for the first week of release! I am sooooo excited!

Summary:



She needs to be good.

At sixteen, Kit ditched her crappy life and moved to Nashville with only $200, her guitar, and a notebook full of songs. She hit it big, but five years of living like a rock star plus a stint in rehab has killed any good will she had with her label. The suits have ordered Kit to shape up or ship out of the limelight. The last thing she needs is a hot, sexy distraction with a sinful smile.

He doesn’t know the meaning of the word.

Max Butler is as far from a celebrity as you can get and he likes it that way. A Nashville firefighter, he’s living the single life with a revolving door of parties, friends, and a different woman in his bed every night. When his normal life suddenly collides with the girl on his favorite Rolling Stone cover, he sees the perfect chance to fulfill his ultimate fantasy and see just how bad Kit can be.

Sometimes bad is so very good.

With three weeks until Kit leaves for her big tour, Max promises to give her a break from being the good girl–no strings attached. But when hot days lead to sultry nights, the lines get blurred and suddenly three weeks of bad might not be good enough.

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TEMPTATION COVER REVEAL!

COVER REVEAL!!!

Friends – I am so excited to unveil the cover for my New Adult Indie Release – TEMPTATION.

 

The book will be out on August 5, 2014 and you can add it to your Goodreads shelf and listen to the playlist here.

She needs to be good.

At sixteen, Kit ditched her crappy life and moved to Nashville with only $200, her guitar, and a notebook full of songs. She hit it big, but five years of living like a rock star plus a stint in rehab has killed any good will she had with her label. The suits have ordered Kit to shape up or ship out of the limelight. The last thing she needs is a hot, sexy distraction with a sinful smile.

He doesn’t know the meaning of the word.

Max Butler is as far from a celebrity as you can get and he likes it that way. A Nashville firefighter, he’s living the single life with a revolving door of parties, friends, and a different woman in his bed every night. When his normal life suddenly collides with the girl on his favorite Rolling Stone cover, he sees the perfect chance to fulfill his ultimate fantasy and see just how bad Kit can be.

Sometimes bad is so very good.

 With three weeks until Kit leaves for her big tour, Max promises to give her a break from being the good girl–no strings attached. But when hot days lead to sultry nights, the lines get blurred and suddenly three weeks of bad might not be good enough.

 

New Release: DARE TO DESIRE by Carly Phillips!

Friends – I am so excited to help spread the word that my good friend, Carly Phillips, has a brand new book out today! You do not want to miss this sexy, fun book . . . .

DARE TO DESIRE by CARLY PHILLIPS

Quarterback Alex Dare, had it all — an all-star football career and his choice of willing women — until a severe injury forces him into early retirement. Social worker Madison Evans grew up in foster homes and knows what it means to have-not. She isn’t impressed by Alex Dare’s wealth or charm. Not since she fell hard for him once before, only to discover she was just one of his too-easy conquests.

This time around Madison refuses to succumb to Alex so easily. But Alex wants Madison. And if there is one thing Alex does well, it’s to get what he wants. Can he convince Madison to take a risk and dare to love?

 

 

 

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SEX & THE SINGLE VAMP RELEASE WEEK GIVEAWAY!

 

Friends –

Sex & the Single Vamp is my first foray into writing paranormal romance and I can admit that it was a terrifying and exciting experience.  I loved writing this book.

The world-building was a blast. When I started it, I had one question: What would the world look like if we knew that “Others”-vampires, werewolves, shifters, fey, and witches-really existed and had lived among us for centuries? Would we embrace these people and remember who they were (your neighbor, co-worker, doctor and pastor) or would we be afraid and turn our backs on them?

Weaving Cici and Deacon into world events (the American Revolution, the shootout at OK Corral, for example) was so much fun and I felt a little bit like the writer of Forrest Gump. LOL.

But the heart of this story is a passion between Cici and Deacon that 254 years and heartbreak can’t extinguish. These are two people who cannot be together but who just can’t leave each other alone and they always have each other’s back.

So when Cici’s life is threatened, Deacon will forget his own pain and do whatever it takes to save her-even if it means telling the secret that will lose Cici forever.

Warning: This book contains a sexy, dominating vampire who always gets what he wants and an independent woman who won’t let a simple thing like immortality get in the way of her happiness. The author is not responsible for the spontaneous combustion of the reader.

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 Reviews:

 “Sex & the Single Vamp is the perfect blend of dark and sexy.” #1 New York Times Bestseller, Jennifer Armentrout

 “The world building is engaging, original, and all consuming and if you think you know what’s going to happen next…you don’t. Twists and turns abound. The characters practically walk off the sizzling pages and the romance between Deacon and Cici runs from intoxicatingly erotic to heartbreakingly tender. I was rooting for this supernatural couple from page one! Book boyfriend…thy name is Deacon. Sara Humphreys, Bestselling Author of UNCLAIMED

 Blurb:

Cici Trent, vampire and media darling, spends her days finding true love for humans and supernaturals (the “Others”) at her dating agency. But someone is trying to sabotage her business and she needs help. Unfortunately, the best man for the job is the one who broke her still beating heart two hundred fifty-four years ago.

Deacon is a patient vampire. He’s only loved one woman in over three hundred years— Cici— and she chose another. So when she shows up in his office asking for help, he finally has the chance to lay that demon to rest. He’ll help her, but for a price—a night in his bed.

Adrenaline, mischief, and a little late-night B&E light the passion that even a couple of lifetimes couldn’t put out. But Deacon has a secret and when Cici is suddenly mortal, his deception might be the only way restore her immortality. Can love bridge the gap between a heartbeat and forever?

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Excerpt:

 

He let the silence fall between them as the tub filled, turning off the water when it hit the right level. He stood; his skin itched for him to get the hell out of there. He needed space. He needed to get some control over his emotions, his body.

“Water’s ready. Towels over in that basket. Stay as long as you want—the heater will maintain the temperature.”

Cici brushed past him, his body tingling where she touched him. He was hyper aware of her movements behind him, jerking slightly at the thump her high heels made when they hit the tile floor, groaning with the hiss of her minidress slithering over her skin and sliding to the floor. The swish of water as she climbed in; her sigh as she settled under the tumbling warmth. Fuck, he should leave. Where was that space he was thinking about earlier? He needed to get there.

Now.

“Come here.”

He froze. His body tensed as he willed it not to move. This was a bad idea.

“Deacon.”

He turned, her blue gaze clashing with his as steam rose around her, fl ushing her skin and making her auburn hair twist into curls that dragged and clung to her damp skin. He wanted to follow their path, licking and tasting, making her burn.

“Come here.”

He groaned. This was the time to leave. She’d want to talk and he couldn’t be trusted to keep the secrets he needed to keep for just a little while longer. One wrong slip to Cici and she’d bolt, vulnerable and too angry at him to pay attention to the danger.

“I’m…I can’t…too jacked up. My nerves are shot.”

“Your nerves are shot?” She huffed out a bitter laugh as she leaned back against the tub, eyes closed, the pale globes of her breasts breaking the surface of the water and putting her hard, pink nipples on display. “I almost got killed tonight and I need you here with me. Calm the beast and get your ass in here.”

Whoa. His cock hardened even more in the painful confines of his jeans. She was pissed and his sick, depraved mind got off on it. A new kink in his extensive arsenal.

“Look at you. You’re a goddess. Everything about you says don’t fuck with me.”

Her eyes opened, snapping to lock with his own. “Don’t make fun of me.”

“I’m not.” And he wasn’t. She was vibrating with rage and he was afraid. Afraid that her demon would reach out and grab his and he wasn’t sure he could contain the chemical reaction. He swallowed hard, loving the small burst of pain that brought him down a little. “I’m not okay tonight, Cici. I’ll hurt you.”

“Tough shit. Get the beast under control.”

“But—”

“You won’t.”

She looked at him then and he could have resisted her if she’d been a demanding shrew, but the goddam vulnerability in her eyes killed him. On the surface she was a goddess. The huntress. Diana on a rampage, but her eyes gave it away. Not far below the surface was her shimmering, open, hurting core and he had to give in to that.

His guilt, his fear, his rage would have to wait.

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Don’t punish me for this later.” He reached over his head, grabbing his shirt and yanking it off and throwing it on the floor. Within a matter of seconds his jeans and boots had joined it and he was naked, his cock jutting out from his body in full arousal.

Cici drank him in, her gaze following every line of his body from the top of his head to his feet and then resettled on his groin with a flash of blue around her pupils. Deacon groaned, wrapping his hand around his dick and stroking from root to tip as she watched him, turning him on more with that look than anyone’s touch had ever done.

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SEX & THE SINGLE VAMP Cover reveal and Contest!

Friends – I am so excited to unveil the smokin’ hot cover of my March 24, 2014 release, SEX & THE SINGLE VAMP!

 

 

 

Synopsis:

 

Cici Trent, vampire and media darling, spends her days finding true love for humans and supernaturals (the “Others”) at her dating agency. But someone is trying to sabotage her business and she needs help. Unfortunately, the best man for the job is the one who broke her still beating heart two hundred fifty-four years ago.

Deacon is a patient vampire. He’s only loved one woman in over three hundred years— CiCi— and she chose another. So when she shows up in his office asking for help, he finally has the chance to lay that demon to rest. He’ll help her, but for a price—a night in his bed.

Adrenaline, mischief, and a little late-night B&E light the passion that even a couple of lifetimes couldn’t put out. But Deacon has a secret and when Cici is suddenly mortal, his deception might be the only way restore her immortality. Can love bridge the gap between a heartbeat and forever?

 

Pre-Order Links:

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Excerpt:

He rose from his perch on the desk, straightening to his full height, and pressing as much of it as he could against her body. She stiffened at first contact, but as they stood and stared at each other, her body melted into his, softening and warming with the heat they created by just being in the same room. He moved his hand from her chin, skimming the soft skin of her jaw until he speared his fingers into the silken titian strands of her hair. They were slippery and cool against his skin as he burrowed in and palmed her head, tugging her forward. His movements were fueled by need and less smooth than he normally used in the seduction of women, but this was Cici in front of him with her full breasts pressed against his chest and her lips parting on a sound somewhere between a whimper and a sigh.

“I think…” She licked her lips, the wetness triggering a response in him that made his knees buckle slightly. “I think you might be exaggerating this attraction between us.”

“Oh really?” He let his fangs descend, the tension in his body screaming for some release—screaming for her blood. But he never engaged in blood play. It was too intimate for him, a connection with another person that he had no interest in making. Sex was fun. Sex was hot and dirty and very over once the sweat cooled on your skin. But Cici made him want to sink fang and cock into her so deep they were one body. He wouldn’t allow it, but the need was distractingly powerful.

“Happy.” He murmured his nickname for her against the warm column of her neck, his fangs grazing lightly as he blazed a trail of kisses up to her ear. She shivered, her small hands clutching at his shirt and dragging him closer, her legs parting slightly, skirt riding higher, to allow him to insert his thigh between hers and wedge their bodies together. His dick, hard and aching, pressed against her core as they humped slowly in an ancient rhythm that felt new with her. He whispered in her ear. “You are a woman who has pretended to be other people for your country. You have stolen, betrayed, and killed to protect others. You are brave, smart, and proud.”

He pulled back slightly to look into her eyes, the flash of blue resembling the purest part of flame. “You’re not a coward or a liar.”

Deacon kissed her then, his mouth coaxing the truth from her that her pride would not let her admit. She opened to him immediately and he took what she offered. His tongue swept inside her mouth, tangling with hers before he retreated to run a fang along the tender skin on the inside of her lower lip. Cici gasped, her hands traveling from his shirt to tangle in his hair, her tug not so gentle as she dragged his mouth his mouth back to hers. This time she led the possession, taking him with a rough need that contradicted her earlier words.

He palmed her ass, the skirt riding up high enough for him to feel smooth skin and give him the fantasy-inducing knowledge that she wore a thong. Cici rode his thigh, the kiss becoming messier and more carnal with each passing second. Deacon wanted to reach down, unzip his cargo pants, and free his heavy length from its current place of strangling torture. It would take no time to push aside her flimsy excuse for underwear and slide inside until she covered him with her warmth.

Now was not the time.

His entire crew was just outside of her shitty excuse for a security door and he would not be caught with his pants around his ankles by one of his men. He pulled back reluctantly, breaking the physical connection, but unable to do anything to sever the tether of emotion that tied them together.

Cici stumbled backward on her high heels, catching herself on the small conference table behind her. She looked dazed, aroused, and delicious.

“You. Wet and willing. In my bed.” He licked his lips, tasting her as he willed his fangs to recede. “Anything less than that and I will go mad. You get me?”

She nodded. “Yes. I get you.”

“No more lies about how we don’t have to do this, that we don’t want to do this.” He could hear Andy walking toward the office down the hallway, but this needed to be said once and for all. “No lies between us as long as your life is in danger. Agreed?”

“Agreed.” Cici looked as if she’d just signed away her soul to the devil. He knew what that felt like; he’d done just that two hundred and thirty-nine years ago.

 

The following lovely blogs are participating in this event:

Romance at Random, Happy Ever After at USAToday, Read Your Writes Blog, Jan Meredith, Parajunkee, Beyond the Page, SBooklovers, Guilty Pleasures, Badass Dirty Books, Totally Booked, Dirty Girl Romance, Melody May, Mary Williams, SmartSavvySteph, HeasRUs, Selena Laurence, Lisa Bemis, My Written Romance, The Lusty Literate, Dee Owens, Reading in Pajamas, Disaster Podcast, Read-Love-Blog, A Book Obsession, Fangs, Wands and Fairydust, In the Pages of a Good Book, Smut Book Club. 

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On Sale for 99 cents!!! SWEET SOUTHERN BETRAYAL

I don’t know how long it will last  . .  so grab your copy now!

“Steamy romance that pushes boundaries? Vegas, Elvis weddings, DC politics, and a marriage of convenience. If you loved The Marriage Bargain, you will A.D.O.R.E. Sweet Southern Betrayal. “

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“Robin writes some of the most amazing smexy scenes that I’ve ever read….and I’ve read a whole lot of them.  There’s just something about her writing that gives her characters a little dash of more and it makes all the difference in adding to the heat factor!” Read-Love-Blog, 5 loves.

“Robin’s signature line says it all about this book. Burning up the sheets, one page at a time. The sexytimes are hot, and the chemistry between Teague and Risa is electric.” – Written Romance, 5 stars

Night Owl Reviews Top Pick! 4.5 stars!

Sweet Southern Betrayal is a sharp, spirited and very sexy modern romance packed with heat and heart. Teague and Risa are a fabulously scandalous couple whose journey from frisky and risky to steamy and dreamy is thrilling fun to read. The Lusty Literate


It’s fun, sexy, and exciting with some danger and plenty of smoking hot romance. 5-stars, Reading in Pajamas


Robin Covington once again fulfills her promise of a fast-paced story with to-die-for heroes, strong heroines, and plenty of steamy scenes. Kelsey Browning, author of Running Red Lights

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Check out the blurb, BUY LINKS, the book trailer and the playlist . ..  HERE

Burn it up, Robin

Keep Your Romance Sizzling with Adult Toys – A Special Post from Adam & Eve

Friends – if you’ve read my newest release, SWEET SOUTHERN BETRAYAL,  then you know that the heroine owns an online and home party sex toy business.  So, when I was approached by Adam & Eve (an amazing adult toy company) to provide a special post on ways to use adult toys to keep your romance alive – it seemed like something Risa would  love.  so ..  . enjoy!  Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep Your Romance Sizzling With Adult Toys

For the most part, anyone who has ever researched ways to enhance a sexual relationship, or ways to keep romance alive in general, has at least come across the suggestion of sex toys. Sometimes it’s an extensive conversation, and sometimes it’s merely a bullet point, but the fact remains that sex toys are often mentioned as being very helpful in sparking, rekindling, or simply sustaining romance. So in this post we’ll dig a bit deeper into two major parts of this concept: why sex toys help, and what toys to consider.

Why Adult Toys Help

Ultimately, the reasons for why adult sex toys can help a relationship can be summed up with the simple idea that you’re trying something new. But there are also a few more specific reasons to keep in mind.

To begin with, the introduction of sex toys involves an openness that can only help a sexual relationship. The fact is, you can’t simply introduce sex toys out of nowhere – rather, it involves a discussion and conscious decision by you and your lover alike. And this sort of discussion can make both of you a bit more open about what you want (and how to get it!).

Furthermore, sex toys can solve a number of the specific issues that cause couples to lose confidence or interest in their sex lives. The blog 22nd Catch has a nice rundown of these issues, and also touches on why individual use of sex toys (male masturbators, vibrators, etc.) can help to boost personal performance and confidence.

Which Toys To Use

Choosing the right sex toys is a pretty personal process, and can be a bit overwhelming with some of the massive selections out there. Truth be told, there are so many sex toys, games, accessories, etc., that you may not know where to start! Adam & Eve, in addition to its own broad selection of high-end toys, has a buyer’s guide with numerous articles that can be very helpful as a starting point for making your purchases. She Knows also offers a nice starting guide that can be of service. But in the meantime consider these basic tips.

Personal Stimulators – Wonderful for solo play, these can help you to become more disciplined with your orgasms, and can also be fun to use with a partner.

 

Bondage Toys – You don’t have to go full-on BDSM to enjoy a few light bondage toys – many get a great thrill out of a blindfold or some handcuffs!

 

Sex Games – If all you need is a light spark – even a Friday night activity – games can be just fine! Many are specifically designed to get you craving your partner.

 

Sex Swings – Many associate such toys with kinks or bondage, but the truth is they’re more about finding exciting new positions. A sex swing or harness can be very exciting, very quickly.

 

This ought to be helpful in getting you started with sex toys, and using them to keep your romance sizzling! Enjoy, and don’t be shy!

 

It’s Vegas Baby: Sweet Southern Betrayal is live!

 

Friends – Today is the day!  Sweet Southern Betrayal – Teague’s story – is live!

Blurb:

Privileged and ambitious attorney Teague Elliott is on the fast-track to getting everything he wants. All he has to do is stay on the straight and narrow and a high-profile political career is his for the taking. Until he wakes up naked with a Vegas showgirl…

Risa Clay has worked hard to put her showgirl past behind her and start fresh. But she owes ten grand to the wrong people, and to pay off her debt, she agrees to betray a stranger. . .but she ends up with a husband and guilty conscience.

Savvy and determined, she double-crosses the mob, goes on the run, and turns up on Teague’s doorstep armed with a dangerous secret, a marriage license, and the power to ruin his well-planed future. She thought using Teague again would be easy, but the passion that exploded between them in Vegas didn’t stay in Sin City and betrayal is the last thing on her mind.

Now Teague has to choose between the future he’s planned for all his life, or the one with Risa that he can’t turn away from.

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Make sure you stop by my rockin’ Facebook Release Day Party!

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And continue the fun all week with the awesome bloggers who are helping me celebrate!

 

 

List of participating blog stops and dates – THANK YOU!

 

1/13: Reading in Pajamas (http://readinginpajamas.wordpress.com)

1/13: A Book Whore’s Obsession (http://bookwhores.weebly.com/our-blog.html)

1/13: Martini Times Romance (http://www.martinitimes.com)

1/13: Ramblings From This Chick (http://ramblingsfromthischick.blogspot.com)

1/13: Smart and Savvy with Steph (http://smartsavvysteph.blogspot.com)

1/13: The Lusty Literate (http://thelustyliterate.com)

1/13: Read Your Writes Reviews (http://readyourwrites.blogspot.com)

1/13: Dandelion Wine Book Blog (http://dandelionnwine.wordpress.com)

1/13: In the Pages of a Good Book (http://inthepagesofagoodbook.com)

1/13: HEAs Are Us (http://heasareus.blogspot.com)

1/13: NWA Gossip Girl (http://nwagossipgirl.com)

1/13: Ms Romantic Reads (http://msromanticreads.wordpress.com)

1/14: My Written Romance (http://mywrittenromance.com)

1/14: SBoook Lovers Reviews (http://sbooklover.com)

1/15: Read-Love-Blog (http://www.read-love-blog.com)

1/16: Book Pushers Book Blog (http://thebookpushers.com

1/17:  Sandwich Making Book Bitches (http://smbbblog13.blogspot.com)

1/17:  Nose Stuck in A Book (http://ycervera.blogspot.com)

1/17: Naughty and Nice Book Blog (http://naughtyandnicebookblog.blogspot.com/?zx=a398fdfbd791184e)

1/18: Reading Between the Wines (http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.com/?zx=f13cbf466bb07760)

 

 

Best friends, a crush & a Secret Santa game . . .

Friends – Happy Holidays to you and yours!

I don’t know about you but I’m driving my family crazy with all the Christmas music. I love it all – traditional, modern rock, country, big band . . . I just love it. And I was inspired to write a fun little novella based on the song “Santa Baby”. It is fun, sexy, and the perfect length for that spare couple of hours you have in between gift wrapping and decorating. ( and  . .  its only 99 cents!!)

In the Covington house – we wish you a joyous season full of love and laughter. And I wish you a new year full of sexy romance!

Burn it up,

Robin

 

 

 

Blurb:

Tessa Stoneman hasn’t been able to get long-time friend and business partner Nicholas Boone out of her head since they shared a single kiss in college. Even when she dated Nicholas’s best friend. Now that she’s giving up her position at GameNerdz to strike out on her own—and now that she’s single—maybe it’s the right time to see if there’s still something between them.

Nicholas knows once Tessa leaves the company she helped found, they might drift apart. Before she starts her own company in the new year, he wants to woo the woman he fell in love with during college. So he poses as her Secret Santa, gifts her with items from the song “Santa Baby,” and plans a big reveal at the company holiday party. But when his best friend wants to rekindle his romance with Tessa, will Nicholas lose his last chance?

You can pick a version for your e-reader here.

 

Playing the Part – 99 cents today only!

 

 

Friends – I am so excited!

My bestselling Brazen book, PLAYING THE PART, is a Kindle Daily Deal today and on sale for 99cents!!

“PLAYING THE PART blew me away with its great characters, fast pace, and enough heat to warrant more than a few cold showers. Definitely one of my favorite reads of 2013 and a perfect representation of the Entangled Brazen line. I highly recommend it.” – NYT and USAToday Bestselling Author, Gina L. Maxwell

Blurb:

The harder they play . . . the harder they fall.

After publicly self-destructing over a heartbreak a year ago, bestselling romance writer Piper James is now making nice with her publisher by agreeing to teach Hollywood’s favorite action star how to act like he’s in love. Only playboy Mick Blackwell has no clue what love looks like.

When a seductive heat ignites between Piper and Mick, she jumps at the chance for a bit of fun between the sheets, but with two stipulations: she’s kept out of the public eye and things end when she returns to New York. Only Mick keeps changing the rules on her. Tempted by America’s favorite bad boy, Piper is wondering how far she’s willing to bend…

GIVEAWAY: To celebrate, I’m giving away an awesome prize pack: An action movie, a romance novel, popcorn, movie candy, Robin Covington SWAG and a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

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