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June 16, 2014
Book Spotlight: Legal Seduction by Sharon C. Cooper
Alright!
I'm having another fan girl moment!
Joining me today on my blog is Sharon C. Cooper! I've read several of her books and I love love LOVE them! She writes some of my favorite suspense romance!
I'd like to send out a big congrats to Sharon on her debut novel with Harlequin Kimani Romance!
She has been gracious enough to share an excerpt from her current book Legal Seduction!
Let's take a peek...
Excerpt:
Iris walked into the conference room, intending to greet Nash Dupree and promptly refer him to another attorney, but a deep baritone voice halted her the moment she stepped across the threshold. She quickly glanced around the room, thinking that Barry White himself had to be there, but he wasn’t. Instead, standing on the other side of the room, talking on a cell phone, was a man whose voice made her toes curl. The deep, melodious tone was strong and intoxicating. She had always been a sucker for a man with a mysterious, sexy voice.
So this is Nash Dupree. Though his body was slightly angled toward the window, she couldn’t help but notice how his broad shoulders tapered down to a narrow waist and how his long legs seemed to go on forever. Tall for a woman, Iris didn’t often come in contact with men she had to look up to, literally. With one hand holding his cell phone and the other stuffed casually into his pants pocket, he appeared confident and relaxed, despite his family’s recent legal issues.“Alright, I guess it has to be this evening. Just let me know where,” Nash said to the caller. He turned away from the window, but was looking down and hadn’t noticed her.Iris took in his honey-brown complexion, black wavy hair cropped close to his head, and his perfect body. The magazine photos and the few times that she’d seen him on TV hadn’t done him justice. He looked every bit the powerful man that the media portrayed him to be. As for the playboy reputation he had garnered in the tabloids, she could see why women threw themselves at him. He oozed virility and wealth.Ogling him from across the room felt unprofessional, but she couldn’t help herself. Spending most of her days in her office or in a courtroom hadn’t allowed her much opportunity to socialize, especially with someone who looked like Nash Dupree.
“Oh, wait, can you also let…” Nash started, but stopped when he looked up and spotted Iris. For a moment, all he did was hold the phone and stare at her. His gaze slowly traveled over her from the top of her head down to her three-inch navy blue pumps and then back up to her eyes. A small smile lifted the left corner of his tempting mouth and Iris’s pulse quickened at the effect that his smile had on her. “Uh, Nigel, let me call you back.”
About the Book:
When it comes to desire, they’re both pleading guilty.
In the courtroom, criminal defense attorney Iris Sinclair is cool and confident. Yet, around her new client’s guardian, she loses all composure. Atlanta club owner Nash Dupree is an infamous playboy who could compromise Iris’s heart as well as her case. For once, she feels like a curvy goddess instead of a strait-laced lawyer—even if the evidence suggests what he’s looking for is strictly short-term.
No matter what the tabloids claim, Nash has made his teenage niece his first priority, and without Iris’s help he’ll lose guardianship. What began as seduction, a sweet thrill, has turned into something more—now he wants Iris forever. But proving his intentions means winning her trust before his reputation drives away the only woman who has ever captivated him, body and soul…
Her books can be found at the following sites:
All Romance ebooks AmazonBarnes and Noble Books a million HarlequinKobo
About the Author:
Bestselling author, Sharon C. Cooper, spent 10 years as a sheet metal worker. And while enjoying that unique line of work, she attended college in the evening and obtained her B.A. from Concordia University in Business Management with an emphasis in Communication. Sharon is a romance-a-holic - loving anything that involves romance with a happily-ever-after, whether in books, movies or real life. She writes contemporary romance, as well as romantic suspense and enjoys rainy days, carpet picnics, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. When Sharon is not writing or working, she’s hanging out with her amazing husband, doing volunteer work or reading a good book (a romance of course). To read more about Sharon and her novels, visit www.sharoncooper.net
Find Sharon C. Cooper Online:Website: http://sharoncooper.netFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorSharonC... https://twitter.com/#!/Sharon_Cooper1Subscribe to her blog: http://sharonccooper.wordpress.com/Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5823574.Sharon_C_Cooper
Thank you Sharon for joining me today on my blog! Tomorrow we've got another great author joining us! Candace Shaw sharing her book Her Perfect Candidate. It is also her Harlequin Kimani book debut!
Until next time....
Happy Reading!
Té
I'm having another fan girl moment!
Joining me today on my blog is Sharon C. Cooper! I've read several of her books and I love love LOVE them! She writes some of my favorite suspense romance!
I'd like to send out a big congrats to Sharon on her debut novel with Harlequin Kimani Romance!
She has been gracious enough to share an excerpt from her current book Legal Seduction!
Let's take a peek...
Excerpt:
Iris walked into the conference room, intending to greet Nash Dupree and promptly refer him to another attorney, but a deep baritone voice halted her the moment she stepped across the threshold. She quickly glanced around the room, thinking that Barry White himself had to be there, but he wasn’t. Instead, standing on the other side of the room, talking on a cell phone, was a man whose voice made her toes curl. The deep, melodious tone was strong and intoxicating. She had always been a sucker for a man with a mysterious, sexy voice.
So this is Nash Dupree. Though his body was slightly angled toward the window, she couldn’t help but notice how his broad shoulders tapered down to a narrow waist and how his long legs seemed to go on forever. Tall for a woman, Iris didn’t often come in contact with men she had to look up to, literally. With one hand holding his cell phone and the other stuffed casually into his pants pocket, he appeared confident and relaxed, despite his family’s recent legal issues.“Alright, I guess it has to be this evening. Just let me know where,” Nash said to the caller. He turned away from the window, but was looking down and hadn’t noticed her.Iris took in his honey-brown complexion, black wavy hair cropped close to his head, and his perfect body. The magazine photos and the few times that she’d seen him on TV hadn’t done him justice. He looked every bit the powerful man that the media portrayed him to be. As for the playboy reputation he had garnered in the tabloids, she could see why women threw themselves at him. He oozed virility and wealth.Ogling him from across the room felt unprofessional, but she couldn’t help herself. Spending most of her days in her office or in a courtroom hadn’t allowed her much opportunity to socialize, especially with someone who looked like Nash Dupree.
“Oh, wait, can you also let…” Nash started, but stopped when he looked up and spotted Iris. For a moment, all he did was hold the phone and stare at her. His gaze slowly traveled over her from the top of her head down to her three-inch navy blue pumps and then back up to her eyes. A small smile lifted the left corner of his tempting mouth and Iris’s pulse quickened at the effect that his smile had on her. “Uh, Nigel, let me call you back.”
About the Book:
When it comes to desire, they’re both pleading guilty.
In the courtroom, criminal defense attorney Iris Sinclair is cool and confident. Yet, around her new client’s guardian, she loses all composure. Atlanta club owner Nash Dupree is an infamous playboy who could compromise Iris’s heart as well as her case. For once, she feels like a curvy goddess instead of a strait-laced lawyer—even if the evidence suggests what he’s looking for is strictly short-term.
No matter what the tabloids claim, Nash has made his teenage niece his first priority, and without Iris’s help he’ll lose guardianship. What began as seduction, a sweet thrill, has turned into something more—now he wants Iris forever. But proving his intentions means winning her trust before his reputation drives away the only woman who has ever captivated him, body and soul…
Her books can be found at the following sites:
All Romance ebooks AmazonBarnes and Noble Books a million HarlequinKobo
About the Author:
Bestselling author, Sharon C. Cooper, spent 10 years as a sheet metal worker. And while enjoying that unique line of work, she attended college in the evening and obtained her B.A. from Concordia University in Business Management with an emphasis in Communication. Sharon is a romance-a-holic - loving anything that involves romance with a happily-ever-after, whether in books, movies or real life. She writes contemporary romance, as well as romantic suspense and enjoys rainy days, carpet picnics, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. When Sharon is not writing or working, she’s hanging out with her amazing husband, doing volunteer work or reading a good book (a romance of course). To read more about Sharon and her novels, visit www.sharoncooper.net
Find Sharon C. Cooper Online:Website: http://sharoncooper.netFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorSharonC... https://twitter.com/#!/Sharon_Cooper1Subscribe to her blog: http://sharonccooper.wordpress.com/Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5823574.Sharon_C_Cooper
Thank you Sharon for joining me today on my blog! Tomorrow we've got another great author joining us! Candace Shaw sharing her book Her Perfect Candidate. It is also her Harlequin Kimani book debut!
Until next time....
Happy Reading!
Té
June 15, 2014
Book Spotlight: Fifteen Weekends by Christy Pastore
Hey all!!!
This a big week over here on Té Russ Novels! We've got four book spotlights this week! FOUR!!!
Thank you to all of the ladies who are going to be joining me this week!
Let's kick things off with Christy Pastore.
I met Christy somewhere on cyberspace. Lol at this point I don't remember where exactly. My best guess is instagram. But she is uber awesome and I love her posts! I have officially made her my go to person whenever I have a story that starts off with or at some point has the phrase "So this b**ch..." in it! Haha, if you follow us on Facebook and Twitter, it makes more sense!
She recently released her debut novel Fifteen Weekends (Congrats!!!) I haven't had the pleasure to read it yet, but it is at the TOP of my tbr pile; and if the reviews are any indication I know I'm going to love it! It seems the general theme of the reviews I've been reading is that this book a page turner and you won't be able to put it down. And from her teasers and excerpts, I can tell it is going to be off the charts hot!! :-D
Speaking of excerpts, she has agreed to share one of her excerpts with us!!!
So let's get to it!
Excerpt:
The Corinthia Hotel’s grand re-opening was a lovely affair. The two-hundred ninety four room hotel was once home to the Ministry of Defense. It was hard not to notice Liam standing at the end of the sleek marble bar in The Northall. He was wearing a midnight navy suit with contrasting notch lapels and ordered a martini “shaken not stirred.” He walked right up to the bar and ordered the martini James Bond style. That just happened! Seated two seats away from where he was standing, Ashleigh found this to be amusing and laughed quietly to herself while looking in Liam’s direction. He caught her eyes on him and winked at her. Liam approached her smiling, but Ashleigh spoke first. “Why Mr. Bond, I would have never guessed you’d order a martini.”“Why Mrs. Kensington you know it’s my bag baby,” his voice purred with a gritty tone.The pair of strangers found this exchange of Hollywood cinematic quotes to be quite humorous. Ashleigh took a sip of her cocktail, the Northall Bramble, a gin sour drink with a sweet mix of blackberries, raspberries, orange and lemon juice.“My name is Ashleigh. It’s nice to meet you,” she said, giving him a sweet smile with her hazel eyes beaming.“Liam, Liam Frost,” he said adjusting his ink black tie, in his very best James Bond voice (Connery not Brosnan). He extended his hand to meet hers. A wave of heat rushed over Ashleigh’s skin. Electric pulses radiated through her core at his touch. Her eyes darted to the sculpted curve of his mouth, and she wondered what it would be like to kiss this tall drink of water.
About the Book:
The past, it can haunt you…It can consume you…Have a hypnotic hold on your mind, body and soul. The past can keep you from moving on…holding your heart hostage.The past can also bring you closure…provide answers you never knew you needed to mysteriesyou never thought existed…and the past can force you to look at your current choices in an entirely different light.Ashleigh Preston has always maintained control of her life, especially her romantic life. To everyone else she seems to have it all— a posh independent lifestyle with nothing holding her back. As a successful Freelance Food and Travel Columnist, Ashleigh can escape whenever she likes and travel the world. She frequently visits her favorite city— London. Coincidentally, London is where Liam Frost, the charming Welshman lives, her no strings attached irresistible best friend with benefits. Still closed off to the idea of love because of her painful past, can Ashleigh overcome personal grief and take a leap of faith with him? Or will her emotional guilt be too much for Liam to handle, leaving him to move on with someone else?Smart and sophisticated Marketing Executive, Emily Greene needs closure from her complicated past—she is still consumed by the disappearance of her ex-boyfriend, Craig Walker. The thought of him lingers with her even years later. A stormy night brings about a surprising confession from Emily’s arrogant, yet very attractive co-worker, Ethan Carlson. This admission gives Emily a good reason to push former romantic visions out and usher in new ones.The past always has a way of twisting into the present. A series of mysterious events—cryptic phone calls and creepy text messages begin to pose an irritating problem for Emily’s life, until one day the annoying situation turns far more serious than she can anticipate or realize. Emily starts to believe her past might be a threat for her new heated romance with Ethan. Is it possible for Emily to move on with her life, despite never knowing what happened to Craig? Can Ethan help Emily put the past behind her and move on with him?Amanda Parsons, the former country club socialite whose fall from grace has landed her in the poor house. A chance meeting with Vince Everett, a handsome and wealthy businessman, rescues Amanda from her sad state of affairs returning her to the familiar decadent lifestyle she’s accustomed. The clothes, jewels, shoes and gifts are nice, but the boredom and loneliness stir emotions reminding her of the scandal that shattered her world.Can Amanda shake the emptiness that consumes her or is she doomed to repeat the same mistakes from her past? And why is her sister “friends” with her biggest mistake—Andrew Langston? Revisiting that dark part of her life sheds light on a mystery Amanda never dreamed would unravel so many possibilities for her future.A lot can happen over the course of fifteen weekends.
About the Author:
Writer Christy Pastore grew up in the lakeside community of Syracuse, Indiana writing short stories that usually involved characters who loved to travel, had a passion for fashion and were often times swept up in boy crazy crushes. Many of her first stores also dealt with coming of age situations with their best girlfriends.Christy gave up reading books for several years, disillusioned with the annoying characters and predictable plot lines. Upon the recommendation of a friend, Christy picked up a much buzzed about popular romance novel which reminded her of why reading was such an enjoyable guilty pleasure.Writing has been a constant in Christy’s life, leading her to create a popular fashion blog, Fashion Wrap Up. This endeavor allowed Christy to have the wonderful experience of working and collaborating with many talented models, designers, makeup artists and photographers in the Fashion Industry. While Pastore still writes about fashion and celebrity style in her spare time, her passion for story development, more specifically creative writing, publishing and content creation has taken her on a new journey and career path: Author.Additionally, Christy enjoys a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc, a warm cup of coffee, Gummi Bears, travelling and tweeting her thoughts on her favorite TV shows.Christy and her husband Kevin currently reside in St. Louis, Missouri in the popular Italian Neighborhood, The Hill, with their two lovable dogs and cooler than cool cat.
Find Christy Online:
Website: http://christypastore-author.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyPasto...
Twitter: @christyPastore
Thanks again Christy for stopping by! Join me tomorrow when Sharon C. Cooper stops in to share her Harlequin Kimani book debut: Legal Seduction!
Until next time....
Happy Reading!
Té
This a big week over here on Té Russ Novels! We've got four book spotlights this week! FOUR!!!
Thank you to all of the ladies who are going to be joining me this week!
Let's kick things off with Christy Pastore.
I met Christy somewhere on cyberspace. Lol at this point I don't remember where exactly. My best guess is instagram. But she is uber awesome and I love her posts! I have officially made her my go to person whenever I have a story that starts off with or at some point has the phrase "So this b**ch..." in it! Haha, if you follow us on Facebook and Twitter, it makes more sense!
She recently released her debut novel Fifteen Weekends (Congrats!!!) I haven't had the pleasure to read it yet, but it is at the TOP of my tbr pile; and if the reviews are any indication I know I'm going to love it! It seems the general theme of the reviews I've been reading is that this book a page turner and you won't be able to put it down. And from her teasers and excerpts, I can tell it is going to be off the charts hot!! :-D
Speaking of excerpts, she has agreed to share one of her excerpts with us!!!
So let's get to it!
Excerpt:
The Corinthia Hotel’s grand re-opening was a lovely affair. The two-hundred ninety four room hotel was once home to the Ministry of Defense. It was hard not to notice Liam standing at the end of the sleek marble bar in The Northall. He was wearing a midnight navy suit with contrasting notch lapels and ordered a martini “shaken not stirred.” He walked right up to the bar and ordered the martini James Bond style. That just happened! Seated two seats away from where he was standing, Ashleigh found this to be amusing and laughed quietly to herself while looking in Liam’s direction. He caught her eyes on him and winked at her. Liam approached her smiling, but Ashleigh spoke first. “Why Mr. Bond, I would have never guessed you’d order a martini.”“Why Mrs. Kensington you know it’s my bag baby,” his voice purred with a gritty tone.The pair of strangers found this exchange of Hollywood cinematic quotes to be quite humorous. Ashleigh took a sip of her cocktail, the Northall Bramble, a gin sour drink with a sweet mix of blackberries, raspberries, orange and lemon juice.“My name is Ashleigh. It’s nice to meet you,” she said, giving him a sweet smile with her hazel eyes beaming.“Liam, Liam Frost,” he said adjusting his ink black tie, in his very best James Bond voice (Connery not Brosnan). He extended his hand to meet hers. A wave of heat rushed over Ashleigh’s skin. Electric pulses radiated through her core at his touch. Her eyes darted to the sculpted curve of his mouth, and she wondered what it would be like to kiss this tall drink of water.
About the Book:
The past, it can haunt you…It can consume you…Have a hypnotic hold on your mind, body and soul. The past can keep you from moving on…holding your heart hostage.The past can also bring you closure…provide answers you never knew you needed to mysteriesyou never thought existed…and the past can force you to look at your current choices in an entirely different light.Ashleigh Preston has always maintained control of her life, especially her romantic life. To everyone else she seems to have it all— a posh independent lifestyle with nothing holding her back. As a successful Freelance Food and Travel Columnist, Ashleigh can escape whenever she likes and travel the world. She frequently visits her favorite city— London. Coincidentally, London is where Liam Frost, the charming Welshman lives, her no strings attached irresistible best friend with benefits. Still closed off to the idea of love because of her painful past, can Ashleigh overcome personal grief and take a leap of faith with him? Or will her emotional guilt be too much for Liam to handle, leaving him to move on with someone else?Smart and sophisticated Marketing Executive, Emily Greene needs closure from her complicated past—she is still consumed by the disappearance of her ex-boyfriend, Craig Walker. The thought of him lingers with her even years later. A stormy night brings about a surprising confession from Emily’s arrogant, yet very attractive co-worker, Ethan Carlson. This admission gives Emily a good reason to push former romantic visions out and usher in new ones.The past always has a way of twisting into the present. A series of mysterious events—cryptic phone calls and creepy text messages begin to pose an irritating problem for Emily’s life, until one day the annoying situation turns far more serious than she can anticipate or realize. Emily starts to believe her past might be a threat for her new heated romance with Ethan. Is it possible for Emily to move on with her life, despite never knowing what happened to Craig? Can Ethan help Emily put the past behind her and move on with him?Amanda Parsons, the former country club socialite whose fall from grace has landed her in the poor house. A chance meeting with Vince Everett, a handsome and wealthy businessman, rescues Amanda from her sad state of affairs returning her to the familiar decadent lifestyle she’s accustomed. The clothes, jewels, shoes and gifts are nice, but the boredom and loneliness stir emotions reminding her of the scandal that shattered her world.Can Amanda shake the emptiness that consumes her or is she doomed to repeat the same mistakes from her past? And why is her sister “friends” with her biggest mistake—Andrew Langston? Revisiting that dark part of her life sheds light on a mystery Amanda never dreamed would unravel so many possibilities for her future.A lot can happen over the course of fifteen weekends.About the Author:
Writer Christy Pastore grew up in the lakeside community of Syracuse, Indiana writing short stories that usually involved characters who loved to travel, had a passion for fashion and were often times swept up in boy crazy crushes. Many of her first stores also dealt with coming of age situations with their best girlfriends.Christy gave up reading books for several years, disillusioned with the annoying characters and predictable plot lines. Upon the recommendation of a friend, Christy picked up a much buzzed about popular romance novel which reminded her of why reading was such an enjoyable guilty pleasure.Writing has been a constant in Christy’s life, leading her to create a popular fashion blog, Fashion Wrap Up. This endeavor allowed Christy to have the wonderful experience of working and collaborating with many talented models, designers, makeup artists and photographers in the Fashion Industry. While Pastore still writes about fashion and celebrity style in her spare time, her passion for story development, more specifically creative writing, publishing and content creation has taken her on a new journey and career path: Author.Additionally, Christy enjoys a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc, a warm cup of coffee, Gummi Bears, travelling and tweeting her thoughts on her favorite TV shows.Christy and her husband Kevin currently reside in St. Louis, Missouri in the popular Italian Neighborhood, The Hill, with their two lovable dogs and cooler than cool cat.
Find Christy Online:
Website: http://christypastore-author.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyPasto...
Twitter: @christyPastore
Thanks again Christy for stopping by! Join me tomorrow when Sharon C. Cooper stops in to share her Harlequin Kimani book debut: Legal Seduction!
Until next time....
Happy Reading!
Té
The Beautiful Series Blitz Tour
A Beautiful IdeaThe Beautiful Series, Book 1SYNOPSIS:Isabelle Clark always had ideas, but that’s all they ever were . . . until now.She grew up in a world filled with poverty and hatred from the person who gave birth to her and had decided she would finally make her ideas a reality.
After moving away to college as a junior she ran into the University of Maryland’s walking one-night stand. Literally.
Ryder Mitchell was every girl’s wet dream all in one muscled, tattooed, pierced, baseball playing package. He thought he had the life: going to school, tattooing people by day, and giving girls the best orgasms of their life by night.
When he found out that Financial Aid didn’t fully cover Isabelle’s room and board Ryder had an idea: Isabelle should move in with him.
On the outside everybody sees Isabelle as a quiet bookworm and Ryder as a player, both on and off the baseball diamond. They soon learn who the other truly is.
Either way, they’re about to realize this idea was a beautiful one.
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20262332-a-beautiful-idea
PURCHASE LINKS:AMAZON | B&N
TEASER:"Ryder?" I questioned. “What kind of name is that?” I blurted. Oh my God, did I just say that out loud?Hearing a deep groan coming from the gorgeous guy, my eyes locked with his. Smirking down at me, he leaned in and said, “It’s Ryder. Think of it as ‘I’ll ride her all night long,’” as he placed his hand out to shake mine.
A Beautiful Mess The Beautiful Series #2SYNOPSIS:Ashlynn Miller has always done the right thing. She's always known what to do when it comes to situations in life. That is, until she met Jason Williams their freshman year of college. Now it just seems like her life is one big mess after another.
To everyone else Jason Williams is just another hot, single guy walking around on the University of Maryland's campus.
However, deep down his life is a complete mess. Growing up wasn't as easy for Jason as it was for Ashlynn. He's had to deal with things he may not ever be able to share with anyone, especially not Ashlynn.
Keeping secrets and harboring feelings doesn't sound like the best way to start off a relationship. Could it be too much of a mess for them to handle?
Or are the best things in life worth fighting for and could they somehow make a horrible mess, beautiful?
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20617324-a-beautiful-mess
PURCHASE LINKS:AMAZON | B&N
TEASER:Releasing his grip on his cock, in a husky voice Jason said, “I want you to bend over the bed and move your legs apart.”I couldn’t do something as simple as nod my head so I took my hand out of my panties and walked over to the bed, but heard Jason say from behind me, “Keep touching yourself Ash.”
A Beautiful MistakeThe Beautiful Series #3SYNOPSIS:Jade Williams has been a walking mistake since the day she was born.Picking the wrong friends. Picking the wrong boyfriend. She also thought it was a mistake when she allowed her brother's sexy old roommate, Neil, to move in with her.
Neil James is a walking contradiction.
He has piercings and looks like a bad-boy rebel, but he also stutters through his words and blushes whenever he talks to Jade.
His whole life Neil has seen the effects of what can happen if you make a mistake. He's seen the damage it has caused and the outcomes because of those mistakes. Learning from others' actions he decided to make a promise to himself and has kept that promise. Up until, he met Jade and moved in with her.
When a secret unravels, Jade questions what exactly is going on in their relationship...
Will this be yet another terrible mistake made on Jade's part or can Neil repair the pieces to Jade's past and give her a beautiful future?
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18074046-a-beautiful-mistake
PURCHASE LINKS:AMAZON | B&N
TEASER:“As much I want to make you come right now, I’m not going to.” My mouth dropped open and I was left speechless. I couldn’t form words. Chuckling, Neil put up a finger. “At least, not tonight. But very soon, I will make you come. With my fingers.”Please.“With my tongue.”Yes, please.“With my cock.”
A Beautiful StruggleThe Beautiful Series #4SYNOPSIS:Patrick Christiansen has faced his fair share of struggles throughout his life. Losing his parents at a young age. Coming to the conclusion on his sexuality. But he’s embraced every single struggle with open arms because he knows everything happens for a reason. Even when he’s introduced to the sexy, football playing Derrick Miles.
Derrick Miles has lived a pretty normal life for the most part.
But he’s never fully lived because he’s always been hidden by a secret… just exactly who he is. He knows what he wants but he’s afraid what others will think of him when he becomes who he was always meant to be.
But what happens when Derrick can no longer hide who he really is? Will the truth destroy everything around him? Or will it set him free and make the struggles he’s dealt with his entire life beautiful?
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18074049-a-beautiful-struggle
PURCHASE LINKS:AMAZON | B&N
TEASER:Holding his hands in mine, I sucked in a breath and said, “I’ll be there with you.” I paused a moment. “Well, if you want me there.”At that moment, Derrick opened his eyes. “I want you there.”
A Beautiful ChoiceThe Beautiful Series #5SYNOPSIS:Sarah Thompson ...You already know Gabe and I get our Happily Ever After. You might be asking yourself what’s the point in this story when you already know the outcome? We get married. We have a child. The thing is, while we get to the happy part, it was a difficult and turbulent ride to get to that very point.
I made choices. He made choices. We both made choices and sometimes they were filled with regrets. But you can’t change it. And I wouldn’t want to because we grew from it. We learned. We fell in love.
With Gabe? They were the most tear-filled, screaming and yelling moments of my life. They were disastrous and ugly. And I wouldn’t change them for anything. Why you ask? They became the most beautiful choices of my life. So for that sole reason - I wouldn’t change a damn thing.
Gabe Prescott ...
I made very few choices in life. For the most part people made my choices for me. I never got to choose anything . . . besides Sarah Thompson. The beautiful, blonde haired selfish-bitch who was best friends with my boy Ryder.
I honestly don’t know how the hell he survived that cold-heart. Yet somehow I melted that icy heart and fell in love. I made that choice. And while the road was sometimes the ugliest, it still to this day is the most beautiful choice I ever made.
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18074051-a-beautiful-choice
PURCHASE LINKS:AMAZON | B&N
TEASER:Releasing the finger from his mouth, Gabe said, “Fuck, I’m hard as hell. I just want to bend you over and fuck your pussy until you squirt all over me.”“Yes, please,” I moaned.Growling, he said, “While I would love to do that, I can’t right now, baby.” Breaking eye contact with me, he looked over at the clock hanging on the wall. “It’s time for us to graduate.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Emily McKee
For the past 21 years, I have been a planner and an organizer. I always needed things a specific way and then everything changed for me. I've always had a vivid imagination and thoughts racing through my mind. I realized that life is way too short to let things pass me by, because in the blink of an eye everything could change. So I decided to just live in the moment, taking every chance and opportunity led my way. No second thoughts and just going with the flow. I decided to put the fictional characters and the conversations going on in my head to paper. I know, it makes me sound crazy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I've embraced crazy and hectic and last minute because it's led me to making my dreams a reality.
When I'm not writing Happily Ever After's I'm reading about them and living one. I think this world is filled with too much sadness already we don't need to read about it as well. I write because I love it and I've allowed my imagination to run wild and be crazy and free. Just like me. ❤
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June 13, 2014
Just One Kiss-Final Teaser Before Release
One week left!!!
How is everyone doing? I'm finishing up on the final edits of Just One Kiss! I'm very eager to share it with you all so I decided to give you one last excerpt and one last teaser photo!!!
Here we go...
Excerpt:
As soon as she finished her drink, the bartender placed another in front of her. She looked up and smiled. “Thank you, but I hadn't ordered another yet.”The bartender smiled and tilted his head. “From the gentleman across the room.”Then she felt it. The feeling someone was watching her. The heat spiraled through her body. She turned and locked eyes with the most amazing pair of eyes she'd seen. She watched as those eyes slowly assessed her from head to toe, and then back up again. The way his eyes roamed over her body, she could have sworn his hands were actually caressing her. It was one of the most sensual experiences she’d ever had and he wasn’t even close enough to physically touch her. He tried not to squirm as he openly took in every inch of her. She took a moment to tear her eyes away from his gaze and examine the rest of him. Firm jaw, perfect mouth, close-cropped hair, and smooth auburn skin. Then she was drawn back to those eyes. Liquid pools of gold. She was mesmerized. She noticed a ghost of a smile cross his lips, and then he nodded and held his drink up, indicating he was sending her a toast from across the room.“Excuse me Miss.”She barely registered the voice next to her.“I couldn't help but notice you from across the room. I was wondering if you'd like to dance.”She watched those golden eyes, darken to a hazel. An odd look crossed his face. She shook her head. “I'm sorry what?” she asked, finally turning to acknowledge the man standing next to her.“Dance, sweetheart.” She noticed his accent. American. She smiled politely and shook her head. “I think I'll sit this song out.”She quickly turned back to those eyes.“Come on.” She felt a slimy finger slide down her bare arm. Those eyes watching her from across the room darkened even further. He seemed to have a predatory scowl on his face.“Just one dance.”She glanced at the persistent man again. “I'm sorry, no.”The man across the room drained the contents of his glass, and then stood. Cassandra had to force herself not to gape at how tall he was. She felt every nerve in her body go on high alert as she watched him saunter towards her. As he got closer, his lips tilted upward. He was up to something.He brushed past the man trying to get a dance then pulled her into his arms. “Hello, sweetheart, sorry I'm late.”And before she could speak, he leaned down and gave her the most mind-shattering kiss she'd ever felt.
Before Cassandra had time to process what was happening the kiss was over.“Do you want to dance?”It took her a moment to get her bearings. Her mind was swimming with different feelings.There was the undeniable attraction she felt, but she there was more.Suddenly she felt an unspeakable anger rise up in her belly. She didn't give a flying flip how her body reacted to this man, she didn't know him from Adam and he had the nerve to come over and act like some gallant knight in shining armor. Well, she was no damsel in distress.She smiled sweetly and replied, “No honey, I'm rather tired. I think I'd like to retire for the night.”“If you say so.”She finished her martini in one large gulp and slid off the bar stool, without so much as a second glance to the man who'd been trying to get her to dance. She tried not to react to the touch of Mr. Shining Armor when he placed his hand on the small of her back to guide her out of the club.They got to the elevator and he pushed the button for them to go down. When it arrived, they stepped on together, along with several people, who got off on different stops. They were several floors above the lobby when they finally had the elevator to themselves. Cassandra remained silent, seething on the inside. As the bell dinged on the first floor before opening the man turned to her. “Well that was-”And before he could finish, she hauled off and slapped him. “I don't take too kindly to strangers coming up from nowhere and kissing me. You'd do yourself a favor to remember that.”Then she stormed out of the elevator, leaving the man shocked and rubbing his cheek.
About the Book:
Award-winning investigative reporter Cassandra McAllister is finally taking a break. Especially after her latest exposé. Now all she wants is to enjoy her time soaking up the sun on the beach, steps away from her private Jamaican villa. Her mysterious, yet extremely sexy neighbor is a great distraction, and she plans to make him one of her methods of relaxation.
RJ Campbell’s attraction to Cassandra is strong from the first moment he lays eyes on her. But when their lips touch for the first time, he knows he’s a goner. But RJ is harboring a secret that once it’s revealed, could potentially destroy the feelings growing between him and Cassandra.
Can these two overcome the secrets and issues they have and build a lasting relationship? Or will their time together be nothing more than an island rendezvous?
Just One Kiss available June 20, 2014
I hope you all have your calendars marked or have signed up for an email reminder! There's a little form you can fill out right up there top right corner
:-)
P.S.!!!!! You still have a few hours to enter my Covergasm Giveaway! Check it out in the Giveaway tab!
Well, I'm off to my cave again!
Until next time...
Happy Reading!
Té
How is everyone doing? I'm finishing up on the final edits of Just One Kiss! I'm very eager to share it with you all so I decided to give you one last excerpt and one last teaser photo!!!
Here we go...
Excerpt:
As soon as she finished her drink, the bartender placed another in front of her. She looked up and smiled. “Thank you, but I hadn't ordered another yet.”The bartender smiled and tilted his head. “From the gentleman across the room.”Then she felt it. The feeling someone was watching her. The heat spiraled through her body. She turned and locked eyes with the most amazing pair of eyes she'd seen. She watched as those eyes slowly assessed her from head to toe, and then back up again. The way his eyes roamed over her body, she could have sworn his hands were actually caressing her. It was one of the most sensual experiences she’d ever had and he wasn’t even close enough to physically touch her. He tried not to squirm as he openly took in every inch of her. She took a moment to tear her eyes away from his gaze and examine the rest of him. Firm jaw, perfect mouth, close-cropped hair, and smooth auburn skin. Then she was drawn back to those eyes. Liquid pools of gold. She was mesmerized. She noticed a ghost of a smile cross his lips, and then he nodded and held his drink up, indicating he was sending her a toast from across the room.“Excuse me Miss.”She barely registered the voice next to her.“I couldn't help but notice you from across the room. I was wondering if you'd like to dance.”She watched those golden eyes, darken to a hazel. An odd look crossed his face. She shook her head. “I'm sorry what?” she asked, finally turning to acknowledge the man standing next to her.“Dance, sweetheart.” She noticed his accent. American. She smiled politely and shook her head. “I think I'll sit this song out.”She quickly turned back to those eyes.“Come on.” She felt a slimy finger slide down her bare arm. Those eyes watching her from across the room darkened even further. He seemed to have a predatory scowl on his face.“Just one dance.”She glanced at the persistent man again. “I'm sorry, no.”The man across the room drained the contents of his glass, and then stood. Cassandra had to force herself not to gape at how tall he was. She felt every nerve in her body go on high alert as she watched him saunter towards her. As he got closer, his lips tilted upward. He was up to something.He brushed past the man trying to get a dance then pulled her into his arms. “Hello, sweetheart, sorry I'm late.”And before she could speak, he leaned down and gave her the most mind-shattering kiss she'd ever felt.
Before Cassandra had time to process what was happening the kiss was over.“Do you want to dance?”It took her a moment to get her bearings. Her mind was swimming with different feelings.There was the undeniable attraction she felt, but she there was more.Suddenly she felt an unspeakable anger rise up in her belly. She didn't give a flying flip how her body reacted to this man, she didn't know him from Adam and he had the nerve to come over and act like some gallant knight in shining armor. Well, she was no damsel in distress.She smiled sweetly and replied, “No honey, I'm rather tired. I think I'd like to retire for the night.”“If you say so.”She finished her martini in one large gulp and slid off the bar stool, without so much as a second glance to the man who'd been trying to get her to dance. She tried not to react to the touch of Mr. Shining Armor when he placed his hand on the small of her back to guide her out of the club.They got to the elevator and he pushed the button for them to go down. When it arrived, they stepped on together, along with several people, who got off on different stops. They were several floors above the lobby when they finally had the elevator to themselves. Cassandra remained silent, seething on the inside. As the bell dinged on the first floor before opening the man turned to her. “Well that was-”And before he could finish, she hauled off and slapped him. “I don't take too kindly to strangers coming up from nowhere and kissing me. You'd do yourself a favor to remember that.”Then she stormed out of the elevator, leaving the man shocked and rubbing his cheek.
About the Book:
Award-winning investigative reporter Cassandra McAllister is finally taking a break. Especially after her latest exposé. Now all she wants is to enjoy her time soaking up the sun on the beach, steps away from her private Jamaican villa. Her mysterious, yet extremely sexy neighbor is a great distraction, and she plans to make him one of her methods of relaxation.
RJ Campbell’s attraction to Cassandra is strong from the first moment he lays eyes on her. But when their lips touch for the first time, he knows he’s a goner. But RJ is harboring a secret that once it’s revealed, could potentially destroy the feelings growing between him and Cassandra.
Can these two overcome the secrets and issues they have and build a lasting relationship? Or will their time together be nothing more than an island rendezvous?
Just One Kiss available June 20, 2014
I hope you all have your calendars marked or have signed up for an email reminder! There's a little form you can fill out right up there top right corner
:-)P.S.!!!!! You still have a few hours to enter my Covergasm Giveaway! Check it out in the Giveaway tab!
Well, I'm off to my cave again!
Until next time...
Happy Reading!
Té
June 11, 2014
Book Spotlight: Till You Come Back to Me by Chicki Brown
Okay, first of all...let me totally start off by having my fangirl moment!
*Exhales and fans hands in front of face at rapid pace*
Okay, I'm done now!
Welcome to the book spotlight of Chicki Brown's latest book: Till You Come Back to Me by Chicki Brown, book 2 in the Stafford Brothers series.
I've made it no secret how much I adore book series that are based around families and this is a new family for me to fall in love with! I've also made it no secret to Chicki how eager I've been to read this book ever since I read her first book A Woman's Worth.
Can I just say, I love the titles and how they (I'm assuming) are based off of songs! Every time I see the title of her latest book I think of Aretha Franklin's song! :-D Now the song is playing in my head....So I'll share it with you!
Anyway, as usual, I digress....
Let's get back to the book! Chicki has been gracious enough to share an excerpt with us today!
About the Book:
Atlanta plastic surgeon Charles Stafford is giving up his successful practice to volunteer his services in Nigeria with a medical organization. Even though he’s excited about this major career move, he has no idea how much his life is about to change.
Nurse Adanna Okoro is one of the six medical professionals working at a small village hospital thirty minutes outside of Lagos, Nigeria. She loves her job and is devoted to the people she serves. When the hospital is notified that it has been chosen to host a team of foreign doctors, Adanna meets the man she has always dreamed of.
Excerpt:
The hospital staff and their guests settled under a white canopy covering two tables laden with bowls and platters. Nurse Okoro introduced their servers, three women from the village dressed in colorful traditional clothing and head wraps. Dr. Ijalana asked the women to serve the assistants first and instructed them to take turns checking on the patients. Charles bowed his head and silently offered a prayer over the food. Even though it smelled wonderful, most likely it contained ingredients he would never have eaten. The facilitator at the briefing mentioned the necessity of being careful not to insult the locals in any way, and one of those ways was by refusing food they had prepared. When he raised his head and opened his eyes, Nurse Okoro was studying him with a hint of a smile. The new combined staff got to know each other while they ate. Charles took a few minutes talking with the two local doctors and the other nurse before he settled in the seat next to Nurse Okoro.He nodded toward his plate. “Can you tell me what all of this is?" "We asked the three best cooks in the village to prepare your first meal, and requested they fixed only chicken and vegetable dishes." He listened intently while she described the assortment of rice dishes, fruits, and vegetables in detail."Thank you. Everything is delicious. You have a British accent. You weren’t born here in Nigeria?”She smiled and her cheeks rose like apples on her high cheekbones. “I was born here, but my family moved to London when I was twelve, and we lived there until I graduated from nursing school.”“Why did your family decide to return?”“They didn’t. My parents still live in London, but my brother and I always wanted to come back.”“That’s interesting. I’ve recently moved away from my family too. Have you ever visited the United States?”“No, but it’s on my bucket list.” She laughed and her obsidian eyes danced. “Is this your first visit to our continent, Dr. Stafford?”“Please, call me Charles. Yes, it is, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of Nigeria.”“We have our problems, but Nigeria also has its own unique beauty both in the villages and in the cities. Are you staying in Lagos?”As she spoke, Charles admired the slant of her eyes and the tempting pout of her full lips. “Yes, the organization put us up in apartments in Surelere.” "Really? That's not far from where I live. Are you satisfied with your accommodations?""So far. We only had time to unpack before the car arrived to bring us here."Charles tore his gaze from her face when Dr. Pategi said, “Doctor Stafford, you will find our nurses to be invaluable to you,” he said with a wide smile. “Because our funding and staffing are limited, Nurse Okoro and Nurse Bankole have often had to handle patient care and perform procedures normally dealt with by physicians. Likewise, our nursing assistants have stepped in to take care of traditional nursing duties. We all pitch in whenever and wherever necessary.”
The way Dr. Pategi suddenly interrupted him, Charles wondered if he’d been ogling her. He gathered his senses and concentrated on her words rather than her face.
*****
You can buy Till You Come Back to Me on Amazon!
Keep in touch!
Blog: http://sisterscribbler.blogspot.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/@Chicki663 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chicki.brown Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/chicki663/ Amazon Central Author Page: http://amzn.to/l2kjXQ
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/qcsiMD
I hope you've all enjoyed the excerpt! Make sure you go and get this book! Of course I've got my copy!!!
Until next time...
Happy Reading!
Té
*Exhales and fans hands in front of face at rapid pace*
Okay, I'm done now!
Welcome to the book spotlight of Chicki Brown's latest book: Till You Come Back to Me by Chicki Brown, book 2 in the Stafford Brothers series.
I've made it no secret how much I adore book series that are based around families and this is a new family for me to fall in love with! I've also made it no secret to Chicki how eager I've been to read this book ever since I read her first book A Woman's Worth.
Can I just say, I love the titles and how they (I'm assuming) are based off of songs! Every time I see the title of her latest book I think of Aretha Franklin's song! :-D Now the song is playing in my head....So I'll share it with you!
Anyway, as usual, I digress....
Let's get back to the book! Chicki has been gracious enough to share an excerpt with us today!
About the Book:
Atlanta plastic surgeon Charles Stafford is giving up his successful practice to volunteer his services in Nigeria with a medical organization. Even though he’s excited about this major career move, he has no idea how much his life is about to change.
Nurse Adanna Okoro is one of the six medical professionals working at a small village hospital thirty minutes outside of Lagos, Nigeria. She loves her job and is devoted to the people she serves. When the hospital is notified that it has been chosen to host a team of foreign doctors, Adanna meets the man she has always dreamed of.
Excerpt:
The hospital staff and their guests settled under a white canopy covering two tables laden with bowls and platters. Nurse Okoro introduced their servers, three women from the village dressed in colorful traditional clothing and head wraps. Dr. Ijalana asked the women to serve the assistants first and instructed them to take turns checking on the patients. Charles bowed his head and silently offered a prayer over the food. Even though it smelled wonderful, most likely it contained ingredients he would never have eaten. The facilitator at the briefing mentioned the necessity of being careful not to insult the locals in any way, and one of those ways was by refusing food they had prepared. When he raised his head and opened his eyes, Nurse Okoro was studying him with a hint of a smile. The new combined staff got to know each other while they ate. Charles took a few minutes talking with the two local doctors and the other nurse before he settled in the seat next to Nurse Okoro.He nodded toward his plate. “Can you tell me what all of this is?" "We asked the three best cooks in the village to prepare your first meal, and requested they fixed only chicken and vegetable dishes." He listened intently while she described the assortment of rice dishes, fruits, and vegetables in detail."Thank you. Everything is delicious. You have a British accent. You weren’t born here in Nigeria?”She smiled and her cheeks rose like apples on her high cheekbones. “I was born here, but my family moved to London when I was twelve, and we lived there until I graduated from nursing school.”“Why did your family decide to return?”“They didn’t. My parents still live in London, but my brother and I always wanted to come back.”“That’s interesting. I’ve recently moved away from my family too. Have you ever visited the United States?”“No, but it’s on my bucket list.” She laughed and her obsidian eyes danced. “Is this your first visit to our continent, Dr. Stafford?”“Please, call me Charles. Yes, it is, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of Nigeria.”“We have our problems, but Nigeria also has its own unique beauty both in the villages and in the cities. Are you staying in Lagos?”As she spoke, Charles admired the slant of her eyes and the tempting pout of her full lips. “Yes, the organization put us up in apartments in Surelere.” "Really? That's not far from where I live. Are you satisfied with your accommodations?""So far. We only had time to unpack before the car arrived to bring us here."Charles tore his gaze from her face when Dr. Pategi said, “Doctor Stafford, you will find our nurses to be invaluable to you,” he said with a wide smile. “Because our funding and staffing are limited, Nurse Okoro and Nurse Bankole have often had to handle patient care and perform procedures normally dealt with by physicians. Likewise, our nursing assistants have stepped in to take care of traditional nursing duties. We all pitch in whenever and wherever necessary.”
The way Dr. Pategi suddenly interrupted him, Charles wondered if he’d been ogling her. He gathered his senses and concentrated on her words rather than her face.
*****
You can buy Till You Come Back to Me on Amazon!
Keep in touch!
Blog: http://sisterscribbler.blogspot.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/@Chicki663 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chicki.brown Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/chicki663/ Amazon Central Author Page: http://amzn.to/l2kjXQ
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/qcsiMD
I hope you've all enjoyed the excerpt! Make sure you go and get this book! Of course I've got my copy!!!
Until next time...
Happy Reading!
Té
June 9, 2014
Just One Kiss Cover Reveal!!!
Guess what?
The cover to Just One Kiss is here!!!
Take a peek!!
How do you like it?
About the Book:
Award-winning investigative reporter Cassandra McAllister is finally taking a break. Especially after her latest exposé. Now all she wants is to enjoy her time soaking up the sun on the beach, steps away from her private Jamaican villa. Her mysterious, yet extremely sexy neighbor is a great distraction, and she plans to make him one of her methods of relaxation.
RJ Campbell’s attraction to Cassandra is strong from the first moment he lays eyes on her. But when their lips touch for the first time, he knows he’s a goner. But RJ is harboring a secret that once it’s revealed, could potentially destroy the feelings growing between him and Cassandra.
Can these two overcome the secrets and issues they have and build a lasting relationship? Or will their time together be nothing more than an island rendezvous?
Be sure to sign up for the email reminder for the release date, which is June 20, 2014!!! Next week!!!
It's gonna be great!!!
Well, I'm off to try and read!!
Happy Reading!!
Té
The cover to Just One Kiss is here!!!
Take a peek!!
How do you like it?
About the Book:
Award-winning investigative reporter Cassandra McAllister is finally taking a break. Especially after her latest exposé. Now all she wants is to enjoy her time soaking up the sun on the beach, steps away from her private Jamaican villa. Her mysterious, yet extremely sexy neighbor is a great distraction, and she plans to make him one of her methods of relaxation.
RJ Campbell’s attraction to Cassandra is strong from the first moment he lays eyes on her. But when their lips touch for the first time, he knows he’s a goner. But RJ is harboring a secret that once it’s revealed, could potentially destroy the feelings growing between him and Cassandra.
Can these two overcome the secrets and issues they have and build a lasting relationship? Or will their time together be nothing more than an island rendezvous?
Be sure to sign up for the email reminder for the release date, which is June 20, 2014!!! Next week!!!
It's gonna be great!!!
Well, I'm off to try and read!!
Happy Reading!!
Té
June 8, 2014
Desired Affliction 2 Blog Tour
DESIRED AFFLICTION 2Cherry Blossom Series, #2Genre: Contemporary RomancePublisher: Limitless PublishingSYNOPSIS: Lexi and Kole's story continues...
Lexi Suffered a traumatic experience at the end of her senior year of high school. After she spiral's out of control and becomes someone she never thought she would she makes a choice. She was starting over she would no longer be the girl she had become. Sometimes saying that is easier than actually following through.
Kole the guy she loved even when she was twelve once again appears in her life and he refuses to walk away.
They struggle and fall. They love and they hate...but their story continues.
They grow and learn to handle life together. The roller coaster continues as they must face past demons and long lost loves.
Continue their story and find out just why Kole feared relationships.
Find the truths behind a lot of the turmoil they have both suffered.
This book contains sexual content and is meant for mature audiences.
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PURCHASE LINKS:AMAZON US | PAPERBACK | B&N
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EXCERPT:
After rummaging around in the refrigerator, I threw something quick together. I grinned seeing the pile of Toaster Strudels in the freezer. Lexi could live on those damn things. That was one thing she stayed stocked up on. A thought crossed my mind as I plucked one from the box and placed in into the toaster. I stood eating my sandwich while I waited for hers to finish cooking.
Once it was ready I squeezed the icing on the top and made my way down the hall toward the bedroom. I slowly crawled onto the bed and pulled the sheet down carefully. Lexi had the sexiest body and I was seriously addicted to her.
Once she was exposed I dipped my finger into the icing and place a small amount onto her hardened nipple. She moaned softly and I did the same to the next. I dipped it once more making a trail down her stomach stopping just above her clit. I placed the plate onto the night stand next to the bed.
Lowering my lips to her nipple I traced a circle around it before sucking softly. I let it make a popping noise as I released it from my lips moving to the next one. I watched her eyes and saw her bite her lower lip between her teeth.
After licking all the icing from her nipples I began moving lower. I ran my tongue down the path of icing until I found her swollen clit. I flipped my piercing over her a few times before sucking softly pulling her clit into my mouth.
I was so fucking hard, but I wanted to make her come first. I ran my finger through her wetness, slowly inserting my finger inside of her. She moaned and grabbed my hair. I loved when she did that. She pulled me close and rode the waves as she began to pump her hips.
“Does that feel good? Do you like the way my tongue feels fucking you?” I dipped my tongue inside of her and stroked her with it. She screamed out my name and told me not to stop. So I kept my tongue inside of her getting as much as I could.
“You taste so sweet. So good. I love tasting you.”
I felt her tense and buck her hips as I continued curling my tongue inside of her and rubbing her clit. I could feel her tense and squeeze my tongue as she came hard.
“Oh my god…yes.”
I let her ride it out before I brought my body over hers. I was so hard it hurt. I waited as I stroked myself.
“What are you waiting for, you big lug? I’m an opened invitation. Get inside.”
I laughed lightly before I sank into her. We had been going at it for over six hours and she was exhausted, I could tell. I also knew that she never turned down sex with me, so a little humor made it fun. I began rocking into her as I kissed her hard. I let her tongue roam my mouth. I was seconds away from blowing and I was trying to hold back. The moment she started talking I felt myself slipping fast.
“You feel so good. I love having you inside of me.”
I groaned and bit her shoulder. “Fuck, I’m gonna come.”
She whispered against my ear and I was done. “Come with me, Kole. Come inside of me.” I felt her squeeze me and I let out a loud groan as I emptied myself and shook with pleasure.
I collapsed on top of her and she held me close.
After a second I heard her giggle. “What’s wrong?
"Did I break you?”
I laughed and nodded my head into her shoulder. I think we had set a new record for marathon sex. I slowly withdrew and rolled to her side.
After a few deep breaths I was able to speak.
“I brought you a Strudel thing. It’s on the night stand.”
I felt her move around to grab it. I held back the laugh rising in my chest as I watched her raise the plate up. She was using the glow coming in from the street light outside to look at the plate. After a second she spoke, “Kole, did you lick off the frosting first?”
Still trying to hold back the laughter I answered her.
“Nope . I used my finger first, but I did lick it off of you.”
I hid my face in the pillow as she silently figured out what I meant.
“Kole…I’m all sticky. Go get me a wash cloth.”
I walked into the bathroom laughing. When I came back to the bed she was eating. She smiled as I began wiping her nipples slowly. I swallowed hard when I felt my cock twitch. “Lexi, I’m getting hard again.” I could just imagine her rolling her eyes at me.
“Give me the damn rag, you horn-dog.”
I laughed as I watched her clean herself up and finish her snack. When she was finished she took a drink of water and curled into my side. We were silent for a few minutes before she threw the curve ball I wasn’t expecting.
Playlist:
Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
I Do (Wanna Love You) By Hedley
The Way You Love Me by Faith Hill
Kiss You Inside Out by Hedley
Strong Enough by Sheryl Crow
I won't Give Up by Jason Mraz
Broken by Seether
Shelter By Hedley
Sad by Maroon 5
Harder To Breathe by Maroon Five
Love You Madly by Cake
Tangled up in You by Staind
Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts
t's Your Love by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
Gotta Get Through This by Daniel Bedingfield
Love Remains the Same by Gavin Rossdale
You The Legend of Chin Album by Switchfoot
Crazy Ride by Michelle Branch
CHERRY BLOSSOM SERIES
DESIRED AFFLICTION 1Cherry Blossom Series, #1Genre: Contemporary RomancePublisher: Limitless PublishingSYNOPSIS: One night and a huge mistake...how can that change the life of one girl forever?
Lexi made a wrong choice to trust the wrong person. She falls into darkness and begins spiraling out of control. She is terrified of closeness and continues to end up in the arms of the wrong men repeatedly. Kole reappears in her life and something about him makes her run. Will he be the man to make her realize that she isn't the person she has become or will he be the one that erases what little she has left of herself.
The book contains adult content and sexual scenes and is meant for mature readers.
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PURCHASE LINKS:AMAZON US | PAPERBACK | B&N
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About the author:C.A. Harms
C.A. Harms is like any other addicted reader. She enjoys happy endings and HEA love stories. She hasn't always been a lover of Romance and had once been addicted to a good Mystery. Just recently she has taken on a new liking and now is a full blown Romance novel addict.
She lives in Illinois and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. You will always find her with her kindle or paperback in hand as it is her favorite pass time.
Social media links:Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads
Tour organized by:HEA Book Tours, PR & More: http://heabooktours.blogspot.com/
June 7, 2014
#SexySnippets Sunday!
Good morning lovelies!
I haven't shared any Sexy Snippets with you all in a while! Well today you're for a treat!
As always, thank you Sexy Snippets for allowing me to join in! Check out all of the awesome authors below!
I've been so busy getting my next book ready that I haven't really had time to work on my current work in progress :-( That has made me very sad. But I am happy that it is almost time for Just One Kiss to make its debut!
Until then, I've decided this week's Sexy Snippet will be from my current work in progress. It is untitled at the moment, but it is going to be the 8th book and the 5th in the McAllister series.
Speaking of McAllisters (whom I love so much! And I know the ladies are waiting to meet some of these McAllister men!), have you seen my McAllister Family Tree?
I've updated it quite a bit since the one in After the Storm!
Now on to the Sexy Snippet!
I don't want to give too much away, but in this scene my two main characters (Anthony and Denise) are at a hospital gala dancing. He is trying to convince her that they should spend more time together, and she's not so sure about it...
"...I don’t think I need to remind you where we were not even fifteen minutes ago.”
“Which was mostly your doing,” she pointed out.“And you sure as hell weren’t stopping me. In fact, I remember your body responding very well to what was happening. Admit it Dee, if it hadn’t been for the coming back when he did, five more minutes and I would have taken you completely in that room. Right about now, I would have been inside of you and you would have loved it.”
Well, I believe that was only six sexy sentences instead of seven! But I think the last two were hot all on their own and pretty much said everything that needed to be said!
I'm sure you noticed I blanked out who showed up and interrupted whatever was going on (P.S. If you haven't already, there's no use in trying to highlight the blank space lol)! I bet you're wondering where they were "not even fifteen minutes ago." But you know my characters tend to get frisky wherever the mood strikes. Making out in elevators; making love on the floor in the foyer. It's like a sexy version of Clue!
This story will be out sometime next year!
Until then I've got three upcoming books to tide you over!
Just One Kiss (comes out in a few short weeks)-June 20, 2014
Perfection-November 28, 2014 (The day after Thanksgiving a.k.a. "Black Friday")
Love After War-TBD 2015 (possibly Spring/Summer June 20, 2015?)
Sign up for an email reminder of the Just One Kiss Release day on the form at the top right side of my blog!
Also! If you haven't checked out my "Covergasm Blog Hop" post, give that a look see! And make sure you visit all of those authors participating in the blog hop as well! There are lots of goodies being given away (Including an advanced copy of Just One Kiss on my post!) The blog hop ends on June 13th.
Again make sure to check out these great authors sharing their Sexy Snippets today!
Happy Reading!
Té
I haven't shared any Sexy Snippets with you all in a while! Well today you're for a treat!
As always, thank you Sexy Snippets for allowing me to join in! Check out all of the awesome authors below!
I've been so busy getting my next book ready that I haven't really had time to work on my current work in progress :-( That has made me very sad. But I am happy that it is almost time for Just One Kiss to make its debut!
Until then, I've decided this week's Sexy Snippet will be from my current work in progress. It is untitled at the moment, but it is going to be the 8th book and the 5th in the McAllister series.
Speaking of McAllisters (whom I love so much! And I know the ladies are waiting to meet some of these McAllister men!), have you seen my McAllister Family Tree?
I've updated it quite a bit since the one in After the Storm!Now on to the Sexy Snippet!
I don't want to give too much away, but in this scene my two main characters (Anthony and Denise) are at a hospital gala dancing. He is trying to convince her that they should spend more time together, and she's not so sure about it...
"...I don’t think I need to remind you where we were not even fifteen minutes ago.”
“Which was mostly your doing,” she pointed out.“And you sure as hell weren’t stopping me. In fact, I remember your body responding very well to what was happening. Admit it Dee, if it hadn’t been for the coming back when he did, five more minutes and I would have taken you completely in that room. Right about now, I would have been inside of you and you would have loved it.”
Well, I believe that was only six sexy sentences instead of seven! But I think the last two were hot all on their own and pretty much said everything that needed to be said!
I'm sure you noticed I blanked out who showed up and interrupted whatever was going on (P.S. If you haven't already, there's no use in trying to highlight the blank space lol)! I bet you're wondering where they were "not even fifteen minutes ago." But you know my characters tend to get frisky wherever the mood strikes. Making out in elevators; making love on the floor in the foyer. It's like a sexy version of Clue!
This story will be out sometime next year!
Until then I've got three upcoming books to tide you over!
Just One Kiss (comes out in a few short weeks)-June 20, 2014
Perfection-November 28, 2014 (The day after Thanksgiving a.k.a. "Black Friday")
Love After War-TBD 2015 (possibly Spring/Summer June 20, 2015?)
Sign up for an email reminder of the Just One Kiss Release day on the form at the top right side of my blog!
Also! If you haven't checked out my "Covergasm Blog Hop" post, give that a look see! And make sure you visit all of those authors participating in the blog hop as well! There are lots of goodies being given away (Including an advanced copy of Just One Kiss on my post!) The blog hop ends on June 13th.
Again make sure to check out these great authors sharing their Sexy Snippets today!
Happy Reading!
Té
June 6, 2014
Covergasm Blog Hop Giveaway
Yep. This one is ALL about the covers. The ones that just make you gasp and go..oh my, I NEED this book. Now! Those that are truly...covergasm-worthy. Stop by each blog to check out their favorites! There will be a giveaway at each stop plus a grand prize giveaway of an Amazon Gift Card! Happy Hopping!Hello lovelies!
I hope all is well! The first week of June is almost over! I hope you mama's are enjoying the summertime! As you can see by the title I'm participating in a Covergasm Blog Hop which is being hosted by Herding Cats & Burning Soup!
What makes a book cover "covergasm" worthy for you? Personally for me it varies. It's not always something that is steamy. Sometimes all it takes is seeing one of my favorite authors names! Knowing they've got a new book out, no matter how their cover looks, I'm going to rush and get it as soon as possible! As you can see by my kindle collections:
Some (not all lol) of my faves: Brenda Jackson, Liliana Hart, Celeste O Norfleet, Marie Force,Kate Perry, Brenda Novak, Francis Ray, A.C. Arthur, Rochelle Alers.
*Psst-I've linked all of their names to take you to their websites!!!
There are just so many different ways a book cover can make you say, "Oh my I've got to have this book!" that I figured I would just show you my favorites. As you can see in the picture above, I've created a whole collection of "Covergasm" Covers! Some are totally swoon worthy, while others are just melt your heart sweet! So click on the photos so you can get a good look!
Some more greats: Elena Aitken, Phyllis Bourne, Adrianne ByrdGwynne Forster, Melissa Foster, Donna Hill
A couple of new (to me) authors I've discovered: Bernadette Marie, Lisa Mondello.
Aaand a few more greats: Farrah Rochon, Melanie Schuster, Janice Sims, Maureen SmithYahrah St. John, Shannon Stacey, AlTonya Washington.
Looking at my faves, I think it's clear that I lean more toward the covers that have couples on them :-)
Alright and now the fun part (although I'm sure some of you have had lots of fun checking out some of these covers!).
Giveaway time!
My new book Just One Kiss Comes out June 20th, but for one lucky winner, you will get an advanced copy! How do you like those apples?
In addition to my own giveaway, Herding Cats and Burning Soup is also having a grand prize giveaway of an Amazon Gift Card!
So enter to win in the giveaways below, and then go and check out all of the amazing authors and bloggers who are also participating in this awesome blog hop, they will all be giving away something awesome!
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Check out the list below with all of the great authors and bloggers who are also participating in this amazing blog hop! I can't wait to see what kind of Covergasm worthy books they all share!!
June 3, 2014
Book Review: Mad About You by Kate Perry
Welcome lovelies!
Today's review I'm sharing is Mad About You by Kate Perry! This is book 10 in 11 of her Laurel Heights series. I've read several of her books and I'm never disappointed! The beauty of the series is you don't have to read them in order. And the woman cranks out books like a machine! Another great thing about her is she almost always has one of her books on amazon for free. Most of her books I've gotten were when they were free! Right now Close to You, book 2 in the series, is free!
Here's my amazon review:
Love at first kiss?
Florist Julie Miller is focused on one thing alone. Winning the San Francisco flower competition. When Scott Wright walks right up to her and kisses her out of the blue, he threatens to throw her focus out of whack.Scott learned from his grandfather that men knew the women they were going to spend the rest of their lives with just by a kiss. And Scott knows the instant his lips touch Julie's.But no matter how hard the attraction is between Julie and Scott, Julie is determined to win this contest, even if it means pushing Scott away. But Scott isn't one to give up so easily.I really liked this book. It was sweet, and steamy. And the side story with Bull and Josephine was great as well.
This is another one of those tight knit community series that I love. There are meddling friends and family members, who all mean well and only want the best for each other.
Definitely check out all of Kate Perry's books. You should also follow her on Twitter and Facebook. She has the best posts about cake, and her Magic Man and how she sits in restaurants people watching! Lol!
Until my next review!
Happy Reading!
Té
Today's review I'm sharing is Mad About You by Kate Perry! This is book 10 in 11 of her Laurel Heights series. I've read several of her books and I'm never disappointed! The beauty of the series is you don't have to read them in order. And the woman cranks out books like a machine! Another great thing about her is she almost always has one of her books on amazon for free. Most of her books I've gotten were when they were free! Right now Close to You, book 2 in the series, is free!
Here's my amazon review:
Love at first kiss?
Florist Julie Miller is focused on one thing alone. Winning the San Francisco flower competition. When Scott Wright walks right up to her and kisses her out of the blue, he threatens to throw her focus out of whack.Scott learned from his grandfather that men knew the women they were going to spend the rest of their lives with just by a kiss. And Scott knows the instant his lips touch Julie's.But no matter how hard the attraction is between Julie and Scott, Julie is determined to win this contest, even if it means pushing Scott away. But Scott isn't one to give up so easily.I really liked this book. It was sweet, and steamy. And the side story with Bull and Josephine was great as well.
This is another one of those tight knit community series that I love. There are meddling friends and family members, who all mean well and only want the best for each other.
Definitely check out all of Kate Perry's books. You should also follow her on Twitter and Facebook. She has the best posts about cake, and her Magic Man and how she sits in restaurants people watching! Lol!
Until my next review!
Happy Reading!
Té
