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December 4, 2012

Tempting Tease from A Fate-Filled Christmas, part 2

She kept his libido on steady idle, waiting for a look, a glance, a subtle body movement, any indication she saw him as the man to address her needs.  Then his engine cranked into high gear, full blown arousal in seconds.  Just like right now.  Moving quietly, he sidled up behind her, wrapping his arms around her middle, drawing her back to rest against his bare chest.  Loose sweats covered his lower half allowing room for his quickly growing erection.  Lazily, he nibbled her delicate earlobe.  “Good morning, beautiful.”  “Hello, handsome.”  She leaned into him, her hands resting on top of his.  Boldly, he freed one hand in order to cup her breast, flicking his thumb over the raspberry nipple as he nuzzled the side of her neck.  “I’m hungry.”
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Published on December 04, 2012 15:42

December 3, 2012

Tempting tease from A Fate-Filled Christmas

A Fate Filled Christmas is my newest short story and revisits Rye and Brie from As Fate Would Have It. 

Enjoy!


Rye ran a hand through his errant locks and yawned.  Eight am.  A bit later than normal to climb out of bed, but he reveled in the rare opportunity.  He and Brie both had long, hard days yesterday, arriving home later than usual.  Thankfully they had the day to recuperate before hitting the time clock again in the morning, typical odd schedules in their choice of careers.  Brie worked as a nurse doing twelve hour day shifts.  As a local police detective, he normally pulled ten hour days, but the number and severity of cases easily changed those hours.  Ambling down the hall, he paused and took in the sight, a slow smile appearing on his face.  Brie stood in the kitchen, presently bent over searching through the pan and skillet cabinet, giving him an excellent view of her heart shaped rear.  Even dressed in baggy sweats with her hair haphazardly pulled into a ponytail, without a lick of makeup on her face, she exuded sexiness. 
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Published on December 03, 2012 19:04

December 2, 2012

Meet Loco.

Loco lives in the fast lane. A traumatic event in his past haunts him, spurring him to heroic feats that do nothing to satisfy the guilt eating at his gut. Understanding he will die in the line of duty one day, Loco accepts the fact as his due.

Oakley shares the other half of Loco's condominium. Carrying her own emotional scars, she recognizes the man for what he is--intensely brave, devoted, and struggling with inner demons. As they grow closer, she finds her frozen heart thawing and vows to help him into therapy.

Will her gentle ways coax him into receiving the therapy he needs before his luck and amazing abilities fall short on the battleground?

Available in print and ebook formats at:

Silver Publishing:
https://spsilverpublishing.com/product_book_info/male-female-mystery-suspense-action-c-52_69/products_id/900/

Amazon:
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Published on December 02, 2012 18:16

December 1, 2012

Tiger's Lily. Meet the Wind Warriors!

Lily's peaceful life in a small town vanishes when two men arrive, one carrying a bullet wound. She's nominated for private nursing care in her home and grudgingly accepts despite her uncertainty, but soon finds herself drawn to the scowling Cale.
Cale, a.k.a. Tiger, isn't thrilled either, but agrees to the arrangement for his wounded brother's sake. He learned a hard lesson from his deceitful barracuda ex-wife and vows never again. With a handful of revenge-seeking criminals hot on their heels, Cale fights his developing feelings for the tender-natured Lily.
Can the brothers survive the upcoming clash while protecting Lily? When they leave, will Lily's fears come true? Will she never see the man she loves again?
Available in both print and ebook format at:

Silver Publishing:
https://spsilverpublishing.com/product_book_info/male-female-mystery-suspense-action-c-52_69/products_id/868/

Amazon:
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Published on December 01, 2012 19:12

November 30, 2012

Need a laugh? Try As Fate Would Have It!

Brie welcomes her badly needed vacation, but one phone call tosses those plans out the window. Bad plumbing leaves Rye, a family friend, homeless. He moves in with Brie temporarily, turning her contented life upside down--challenging her into buying sexy lingerie, watching porn, and delving into his police investigations. The flare of excitement, not to mention the instant attraction between the two, turns into something more complicated.

The old ladies gossip group target Rye, a neighborhood couple isn't what they appear, and his repressed roommate watches porn and dyes his underwear pink.
What's a man to do but solve the case, catch the bad guys, and get his woman?

What's a woman to do but show him how it's done?

Available in both print and ebook formats at:

Silver Publishing:
https://spsilverpublishing.com/product_book_info/male-female-contemporary-c-52_63/products_id/834/?zenid=cd3dc59f059e65cfa30c2690b697a09f

Barnes and Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/as-fate-would-have-it-cheyenne-meadows/1110496274?ean=9781614956662

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/As-Fate-Would-Have-ebook/dp/B007U0LNHW/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1353344099&sr=1-4
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Published on November 30, 2012 09:46

November 26, 2012

Human Interaction, a teasing glimpse

For the next few days, I'm going to give you guys a glimpse into my very first book entitled Human Interaction.  I'm crossing my fingers it will be published one day. 

It's a story I hope you'll come to love.  I know I do. 

Enjoy!




            “Volunteer somewhere.  Visit a place of business you’ve never been.  Hang out in the park or the zoo.  Work at a hot dog stand.  Just anywhere there will be people.”
            A paper on human interaction?
            The professor rambled on.  “Think of this as a mini internship.  You need to spend sufficient amount of time at this place in order to witness human dynamics.  One or two hours won’t cut it.  Plan on four to eight hours per week, instead.  Jot notes on what the people do, how they communicate, their body language.”


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Published on November 26, 2012 07:03

November 23, 2012

Sky's Lark now available at Barnes and Noble!

When a previous mission comes back to haunt Lark, the sole woman on the Wind Warriors team, she scurries to identify a mole while staying one step ahead of the drug cartel after the bounty on her head.

Bryce, aka Sky, an undercover cop, infiltrates a drug gang in search of a high ranking traitor. Kissing her on a dare, he quickly develops a protective streak for the pretty and spirited Lark. Leaving her warning notes works fine until her identity is breached, sending them both on the run.

Can they learn to trust one another as bad guys rain down upon them? Will Lark finally discover the man of her dreams buried underneath Bryce's deceptive role?


Available at:

Barnes and Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/skys-lark-cheyenne-meadows/1113818672?ean=2940015752427

Silver Publishing:
https://spsilverpublishing.com/product_book_info/new-release-c-1/products_id/1243/

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Skys-Lark-Wind-Warriors-ebook/dp/B00A4HQLP2/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1353707903&sr=1-1

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Published on November 23, 2012 13:59

November 19, 2012

December Promo Scavenger Hunt With Free Holiday Story Book Give Away and Site Wide Discount Code Scramble

Happy holidays! Silver Publishing wants to give our fans more than 60 chances to win either a free Holiday Story from our 25 Days of Christmas Releases or for a lucky random five 20% off codes! And if you are really dedicated there is a Word Scramble included that will provide a discount for titles purchased during the last week of December!

To make it even more exciting, the authors participating may offer new and interesting content or contests of their own to help distract from the frantic pace of the holidays.

So, how does it work?

In a nutshell: Find all the snowflakes every day, email us at promotions@spsilverpublishing.comwith the author name/date for each snowflake you find, check our blog daily to see if you won and then use the pertinent snowflakes to spell out an additional discount code to use at the end of the month.

Not in a nutshell: Participants go to the following blogs every day in December and find the hidden snowflakes. There will be at least two, sometimes three snowflakes to be found among the list of facebook/blogs/websites below for our authors. The snowflake will look like a variation of this:

 Find them all for the maximum amount of chances to win.

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Cheyenne Meadows - author of Christmas with Mesa
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Published on November 19, 2012 09:58

November 14, 2012

Welcome Sara York as a guest today!

I'm a sucker for sex. Okay, I know that sounds bad, but it's the truth. I love hot, romantic sex where each partner gets that special feeling inside. When I wrote Push, I'd just come bPush is one of those books full of desire, want, need and plenty of lust. Each guy takes the relationship at different speeds. Read an excerpt and enjoy.
Push is available at Silver Publishing and other on-line retailers.
Chapter One
The water turned off, signaling the end of Mike's shower. Nick sighed. There were things left unsaid, always had been between them. From the first time they'd been together, Mike had erected a wall Nick knew not to cross. They didn't speak of feelings, nor did they do the emotional thing. One place they worked well together was in bed and if they added a third to their mix, their connection was even better, allowing Mike to open to Nick's emotions.He'd wanted to say something about the man to Mike the first day he'd seen him but their meetings were packed at the beginning of the week. As the week progressed, they had tapered off. With only one meeting this afternoon, at three, it left him free to do as he pleased.Mike came out of the bathroom, his dark skin still moist with water he hadn't toweled off. His hair was cropped close to his head and his jaw cleanly shaven. He looked good, like a dark Adonis ready for battle. Thick, corded muscles bunched at his shoulders, leaving Nick full of lust. Nick rolled over, tucking one knee under the sheets and hugging a pillow tight, wishing Mike was still in bed with him. "You sure you don't need me to come with you this morning?""No, I'm good. Go have fun. We'll be leaving San Francisco soon.""I saw someone you would like."Mike turned to stare at him, his dark eyes narrowed. He breathed in deeply, emphasizing his muscled pecs. Nick sighed, wondering if they would ever progress past this stage and take things further. They lived together for convenience; Mike made sure Nick understood that completely. Any time emotions came into play, Mike shut down. The only time Mike had come close to being emotional was when they'd had Derek, the last guy they'd asked to join in on the fun. But Derek hadn't lasted."Really?" Mike asked."Yeah. Pale, dark hair. Beautiful. He'd look good against your black skin.""Where?""Down by the bridge."Mike pulled on briefs and slacks, zipping and buttoning them. "Think you'll see him today?""No clue, but if I did, would you want me to approach him?""Damn, I wish I could go with you today. I would love to see him."Nick smiled up at Mike and rolled onto his back, deliberately tempting Mike with his exposed body. "So, if I ask him for a date, will you be okay with that?""Yeah, as long as I get to come."Nick grinned as he sat up and grabbed hold of Mike's waistband. "I'll make sure you come, don't worry about that."Mike growled playfully and tugged Nick up, brushing his lips over Nick's jaw and squeezing his ass with his hands. "I have to leave in five minutes and you start this now. I should bend you over and fuck you hard.""Anytime you want, my ass is yours."Mike kissed him deeply, leaving him breathless and needy. If only Mike would say the words, then maybe he wouldn't feel lost in this relationship. It could be worse; he could be dating a jerk. At least they were comfortable with each other.Nick reluctantly let Mike leave, then showered and dressed quickly. He used a series of busses to make his way to Crissy Fields near the Golden Gate Bridge. If he didn't see the guy today, life would still be okay. At least he'd tried.He sat on a bench near the park entrance for thirty minutes, knowing he needed to give up the hunt for the beautiful man with long dark hair and pale skin. But the smooth red lips and lithe body had enticed him.Five more minutes passed and Nick decided to stop waiting for the guy. He walked toward the stairs leading up to the bridge. He and Mike would leave in two days, heading home to Tennessee. This would probably be his last chance to see the man. Nick sighed and looked back over the bay, wishing he had more time in the city. He loved San Francisco, the cute shops, the beautiful building, and the enchanting wharf. Maybe he and Mike could take their vacation here next year too.Out of the corner of his eyes, he saw a flash of black. He turned hopefully, searching for anyone with long dark hair. He saw someone, but it wasn't him, only someone who looked like his fantasy man. Defeated, he spun around and almost ran into the man he'd been looking for. Nick took a moment to recover before following the beautiful seraph he hoped might become their third. Nick moved closer, keeping his gaze on the man.Before entering the small coffee shop, the stranger stopped and lifted his face to the sky. Nick saw his chest rise and fall as he took in a deep breath. Fog swirled in the air. The familiar red tops of the bridge were obscured and soft light filtered through, giving the man an ethereal glow. Beautiful. Nick thrilled at the sight, and then winced as thick denim confined his rapidly hardening dick. Now that he'd found the guy, everything seemed perfect for Nick to make his move. The weather, the Warming Hut, and his desire felt right and pushed him forward, ready to take a chance and talk to the beautiful stranger.The man opened the door to the Warming Hut and Nick reached around, catching it, holding it open. The stranger turned and their gazes locked. Surprise shone in a pair of jade green eyes and the two men stood still for a moment, staring at each other. The stranger's cheeks flushed and his gaze crept lower to Nick's lips. Nick's dick pulsed painfully and his balls drew up close to his body at the blatant display of interest. Leaning in and kissing him now would be wrong, but he wanted to possess this man, marking the pale skin with love bites as he claimed that perfect body as his own. Slow down there, buddy. Nick calmed his racing heart, breathing in deeply so he didn't do anything stupid."Would you like to join me for a cup of coffee or something?" Nick asked boldly.The stranger smiled before he glanced away. "Sure," he replied as he snuck another look at Nick.His voice slid over Nick like a silk scarf, wrapping him in warmth. Not having this man would be a tragedy. He might not go for Nick's type of arrangement, but he prayed this stranger would want to join in. Blurting the plan out all at once would ruin any chance he had, so he'd go slow, dropping bits and pieces along the way.Nick stepped into the Warming Hut, brushing past the man. When he faced the stranger again, he held out his hand, offering a friendly handshake. Excitement skittered around his belly as their hands connected. The stranger's eyes widened a bit and the pulse point in his neck fluttered. Had he experienced the same thrill as Nick? "How about we get a cup and go up to the bridge together?" Nick asked, wanting to spend as much time with this man as possible.The green eyes creased in the corners as he studied Nick. They were still connected, neither of them dropping the other's hand. The wind blew through the door, rattling the wind chimes hung over the curio shop desk. The man took a step toward Nick, allowing the door to shut."Say yes," Nick begged, unable to hold back. God, he wanted this man too much.They were standing only inches away from each other, close enough that Nick felt warm breath on his neck, sending desire straight to his cock. The scent of chocolate and coffee wafted around them, heightening the experience."I'd love to."Yes! Nick wanted to shout, but he didn't. "By the way, my name is Nick, Nick Blakewood.""Adam Simons.""Adam. I like that." Desire to hold Adam tight and whisper his name filled Nick. Better yet, the thought of Mike holding Adam while Nick ran his tongue over the curve of this guy's ass stimulated him beyond reason.
Purchase Push at Silver BooksFor more Sara York books, visit http://sarayork.com
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Published on November 14, 2012 06:36

November 13, 2012

Welcome Edward Kendrick for a guest visit!

Thank you so much, Cheyenne, for allowing me to visit. As you know, I have a new book coming out this Saturday from Silver Publishing. Here's a bit about it.
A Time to Gain, A Time to Lose

Coming November 17th from Silver Publishing
https://spsilverpublishing.com/product_book_info/coming-soon-c-2/products_id/1305/
Blurb:
When PI Zane Turner needs help tracking down a stalker he turns to Axel Hayward, a blind profiler. Axel agrees, in exchange for Zane helping to protect him against the man who was the cause of his blindness, a man who has suddenly reappeared in his life.As the two men, plus Rex Turner, Zane's cousin and business partner, work to find the person stalking several of the Turners' new clients Axel and Zane find themselves drawn together in more than the case.Then Axel is targeted and they must decide is it the stalker or the man from his past who is responsible?
Excerpt:"Get that animal out of here!"

Axel tilted his head to locate the person speaking and then turned to face him. "What part of 'service animals allowed' don't you understand?" he replied scathingly.

"This is a restaurant. I don't want no dirty animal around my food."

"The feeling's mutual, so why don't you leave?"

"Fuck you. You're the one impeding on my rights to sit here and enjoy my meal. Bet you ain't even blind."

"It's 'infringing', and you'd lose the bet." Axel tightened his grip on the harness when Jazz growled softly. "It's okay, boy, some people 'ain't got no couth', to quote Betty."

At that point, the hostess came over, hugging Axel. "Did I hear my name used in vain?"

"Always," he replied with a smile. "Do you have any empty tables, preferably on the other side of the room from the animal lover here?"

"For you, you bet." She placed his hand on her arm as he'd taught her, leading him across the half-filled restaurant to a table set for one. After he sat down with Jazz lying beside his chair, Betty beckoned one of the waiters over.

"Axel, this is Brandon, he's new but he's trained up pretty good, for a male." She winked at the young man.

He chuckled in response. "I even know how to say, Good evening, Sir. I'll be your waiter for tonight. The specials are..."

Axel laughed. "I probably know the menu better than even Betty here. I'll start with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. I think, for the entrée, blackened swordfish, and crème brûlée with fresh berries for dessert."

"And for your companion? Perhaps a bowl of sparkling water?"

"Plain water," Axel told him with a chuckle. "Jazz is a plebeian when it comes to his tastes in liquids, water or occasionally beer, that's his limits."

"Beer?" Brandon's voice was full of surprise.

"He's developed a taste for it so I sometimes let him share mine when we're at home--watered down, of course. An inebriated guide dog is not something I really want."

Brandon nodded, realized Axel couldn't see that, and said, "I understand. That does give me an umm, interesting mental image."

"Does, doesn't it? A potentially catastrophic one at that." Axel grinned, reaching down to pat Jazz's head.

With a laugh, Brandon went to get Axel's wine and place his dinner order.

"Trying to set me up again, Bets?" Axel asked with a chuckle after Brandon had left.

"Now would I do that?"

"In a heartbeat. You've done it before."

Betty glanced around to make certain no one needed her attention at the moment and then sat down. "Axel, I've known you forever. You can't go through life living like a hermit except for work."

"Hey, I'm here, aren't I?"

"That's not what I meant and you know it," she huffed in response.

He gave her a tense smile. "I know. I just... I'm not ready for a relationship. You know how badly the last one ended."

"He was an idiot!" she declared adamantly, "Worse than an idiot. He should have ended up in jail if you want my opinion."

"Yes, and no, and most men are idiots according to you." Axel grinned then. "Maybe you and I should hook up."

Betty swatted his arm. "I have a feeling Nell might have something to say about that, and not something positive." Patting his arm now, she said, "I'm not giving up on you, not yet."

"If you did I'd think you didn't love me anymore." He paused when he heard the sound of his glass of wine being set on the table, reaching for it just as Brandon told him where it was. He thanked him and took a sip. "Excellent," he declared.

"Of course it is," Betty replied and the sound of her chair moving told him she was getting up.

"That, my dear friend, is why I continue to frequent this fine establishment." His face was quite serious until a small grin quirked his lips. "That and your pseudo-matchmaking skills."

"Axel Hayward, I swear, what am I going to do with you?"

He laughed. "Not a damned thing except love me for what I am."

Kissing his cheek, she told him seriously, "Always."
 
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Published on November 13, 2012 08:19