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August 18, 2013
Till Death is published!
WAHOO!
Just hit ‘publish’ on Book 3: Till Death of The Dumont Diaries. Amazon says it’ll be up in 12 hours, but that timeline is normally closer to 6.
Just because I’m cruel, here is the first paragraph of Till Death. If you haven’t read Book 1 or Book 2 – look away NOW.
Have you looked away? GOOD. Now go read Book 1 and 2!
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Jennifer Dumont, from the famous Dumont Shipping family, perished in a fire on Saturday, the cause unknown as of press time. Nathan Dumont, the notorious playboy who has made his own millions in residential development, spoke on behalf of the family. “I loved Jennifer more than I have ever loved another soul on this planet. Her death leaves a hole in my heart that will never be filled.” The Dumonts have been plagued with tragedy for the last decade; the elder Dumonts killed in a plane accident six years ago. In lieu of flowers, Nathan Dumont has asked that donations be made in Jennifer’s name to the Red Cross, a charity that the young beauty held close to her heart.
-New York Times, Sunday edition, the week of June 26th, Francine Lott reporting
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August 14, 2013
SNEAK PEEK at the Blindfolded novella!
SNEAK PEEK at the Blindfolded novella, coming in September:
She would come to Vegas. Now that his brash mouth had issued the invitation, there was no alternative but to make sure that she came. Brad De Luca didn’t get rejected. Especially not by a twenty-something year old intern who had probably never been properly fucked in her life.
It was a horrible idea, flying an intern to Vegas. Kent Broward’s intern especially. If this came to light, when this came to light, there would be hell to pay. But that woman back there, that feisty attitude and tight body… she might be worth it. One night with her body could very well be worth the hell he’d have to pay.
*this excerpt is a work in process, and may not appear in the final, post-editing manuscript.
Can’t wait to deliver this to you guys! Working on it day and night, hoping to send to the editor in one week!
Hugs,
Alessandra
August 9, 2013
To Have is AVAILABLE!
http://tinyurl.com/lp8m4tr
Only 99 cents, it is a 15,000 word novella that is book 1 of 4, with all four books scheduled to be released in August 2013.
Nook and Kobo should have it soon. Hugs!!
To Have
August 7, 2013
Sneak Peek!
Releases in THREE DAYS for $.99!
SNEAK PEEK!
~ My best hope for a happily ever after is the Anna Nicole Smith Dream – that an old rich man will hobble in, and decide to part with half his riches so his few remaining years will be filled with bouncing breasts, bubble baths, and blow jobs to celebrate mahjong wins. I am happy with that scenario, happy with a slice of the good life minus the love. Love seems to be set aside for those who deserve it, for those who plan ahead, are responsible, those who recycle and donate a dollar to the March of Dimes at the supermarket register. I’m a non-donater. I’m the girl who spends that spare dollar on a candy bar instead. I don’t deserve love. Ten years with a centenarian, living in his country mansion and sucking wrinkly penis? That seems an attainable thing to deserve. ~
August 3, 2013
July 30, 2013
Big Announcement! The Girl in 6E!
Anyway, I self-pubbed it, posting it on Kindle in April, and crossing my fingers that I wouldn’t scare the hell outta my Blindfolded Innocence fans.
I didn’t. Those readers were SO supportive, and spread the word, supported me online, and didn’t send me off to the psych ward with duct tape over my mouth.
Now, just three months later, I have fabulous news! I just signed a deal with Redhook, an imprint of Hachette, for print, foreign, and audiobook rights.
They have huge plans for this book, including a hardcover release in July 2014. I have spent the last month expanding this book, adding almost a hundred pages of content, and I am so excited about the book it is becoming. I cannot wait to share the final product with you all.
A big thank you goes out to all of you, the readers, who read my books and help to spread the word with reviews and recommendations. You guys are amazing, and enable me to have success. Also – if this message finds its way to any bloggers…you all rock my world. Thank you for sharing this unique book with your readers!
doing a quick happy dance, and then getting back to work. hugs to you all!
xoxo AT
Read Publisher's Weekly Announcement Here
Yay! Big news for The Girl in 6E!
So… six months ago I wrote this book, this book that stole my heart and took over my mind. I shouldn’t use words like stole my heart. That makes you think of sweet romances and tear-jerkers. I should say this book ripped out my heart and played voodoo doll with it.
Anyway, I self-pubbed it, posting it on Kindle in April, and crossing my fingers that I wouldn’t scare the hell outta my Blindfolded Innocence fans.
I didn’t. Those readers were SO supportive, and spread the word, supported me online, and didn’t send me off to the psych ward with duct tape over my mouth.
Now, just three months later, I have fabulous news! I just signed a deal with Redhook, an imprint of Hachette, for print, foreign, and audiobook rights.
They have huge plans for this book, including a hardcover release in July 2014. I have spent the last month expanding this book, adding almost a hundred pages of content, and I am so excited about the book it is becoming. I cannot wait to share the final product with you all.
A big thank you goes out to all of you, the readers, who read my books and help to spread the word with reviews and recommendations. You guys are amazing, and enable me to have success. Also – if this message finds its way to any bloggers…you all rock my world. Thank you for sharing this unique book with your readers!
doing a quick happy dance, and then getting back to work. hugs to you all!
xoxo AT
July 25, 2013
New MiniSeries!
It will be a four-book series, each book roughly 60 pages long. I will release each book a week apart, starting on August 10th:
Book 1: To Have - August 10th, price: $.99
Book 2: To Hold - August 17th, price: $2.99
Book 3: Till Death - August 24th, price: $.99
Book 4: Do Us Part - August 31st, price $2.99
I wanted to post the pricing structure now, so there won't be any hidden surprises for you as a reader. And since all four books are done and I am just waiting on the editors/formatters - there should be no issue about releasing these as promised. I have written blurbs on all four books, but don't want to give away what happens in the series, so below is the blurb and an excerpt for Book 1. I will post Book 2's blurb after August 10th.
I love you all, and thanks so much for the support you guys give me year-round!!!
Book 1 of The Dumont Diaries: To Have
The lights have become a blanket of sorts, wrapping me in their warmth, shielding me from whatever is out there to hurt me. They block the faces that stare, the eyes that follow my movement. I used to squint when they came on, would duck my head to avoid the glare. But ducking takes me under the glare and reveals the world behind the lights, and that is a world I don’t want to see.
When salvation comes in the form of six feet of drop-dead-gorgeous, complete with a limo and a thick wad of cash, my stilettos run happily out the door to freedom. They say that money doesn’t buy happiness. But it does buy escape. Happiness is an overrated fairytale.
To Have Excerpt:
He leans forward and kisses me, and I suddenly don’t need the image of dollar bills to distract my mind. Everything floods the moment his lips touch mine.
Soft, sweet lips. Not what I expect from this commanding man. He brushes my lips softly, my lips parting for him, immediately wanting more. A groan slips from my mouth before I have a chance to capture it. His hands move up through my hair, gripping and pulling its strands. He tastes me, spreading my lips gently with his and dipping his tongue inside. I respond eagerly, my body taking over my mind, shoving it aside forcefully as a wave of arousal hits me. His touch turns harder, his mouth more demanding and he moves me backward, my heels skittering over tile, 'til the edge of the table is against me.
His hands grip my ass, squeezing it roughly, one hand on each cheek and lifts me easily, setting me on the table, the surface cool against my skin.
“Lay down,” he bites out against my mouth, taking one, last, torturous sweep with his tongue before he pulls off, stepping back and watching me.
I grip the glass top, sliding backward until my elbows are resting on the glass. I watch him, watch as he unbuttons his sleeves. He breathes hard, his eyes glued to mine and walks towards me, stopping a foot from the table.
Add it to your Goodread's TBR list here:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...
Miniseries Pricing and Release Dates!
Good afternoon! Here is the official scoop on my new erotic romance miniseries, The Dumont Diaries:
It will be a four-book series, each book roughly 60 pages long. I will release each book a week apart, starting on August 10th:
Book 1: To Have – August 10th, price: $.99
Book 2: To Hold – August 17th, price: $2.99
Book 3: Till Death – August 24th, price: $.99
Book 4: Do Us Part – August 31st, price $2.99
I wanted to post the pricing structure now, so there won’t be any hidden surprises for you as a reader. And since all four books are done and I am just waiting on the editors/formatters – there should be no issue about releasing these as promised. I have written blurbs on all four books, but don’t want to give away what happens in the series, so you can view Book 1′s blurb and excerpt below. I will post Book 2′s blurb after August 10th.
I love you all, and thanks so much for the support you guys give me year-round!!!
Book 1 of The Dumont Diaries: To Have
The lights have become a blanket of sorts, wrapping me in their warmth, shielding me from whatever is out there to hurt me. They block the faces that stare, the eyes that follow my movement. I used to squint when they came on, would duck my head to avoid the glare. But ducking takes me under the glare and reveals the world behind the lights, and that is a world I don’t want to see.
When salvation comes in the form of six feet of drop-dead-gorgeous, complete with a limo and a thick wad of cash, my stilettos run happily out the door to freedom. They say that money doesn’t buy happiness. But it does buy escape. Happiness is an overrated fairytale.
To Have Excerpt:
He leans forward and kisses me, and I suddenly don’t need the image of dollar bills to distract my mind. Everything floods the moment his lips touch mine.
Soft, sweet lips. Not what I expect from this commanding man. He brushes my lips softly, my lips parting for him, immediately wanting more. A groan slips from my mouth before I have a chance to capture it. His hands move up through my hair, gripping and pulling its strands. He tastes me, spreading my lips gently with his and dipping his tongue inside. I respond eagerly, my body taking over my mind, shoving it aside forcefully as a wave of arousal hits me. His touch turns harder, his mouth more demanding and he moves me backward, my heels skittering over tile, ’til the edge of the table is against me.
His hands grip my ass, squeezing it roughly, one hand on each cheek and lifts me easily, setting me on the table, the surface cool against my skin.
“Lay down,” he bites out against my mouth, taking one, last, torturous sweep with his tongue before he pulls off, stepping back and watching me.
I grip the glass top, sliding backward until my elbows are resting on the glass. I watch him, watch as he unbuttons his sleeves. He breathes hard, his eyes glued to mine and walks towards me, stopping a foot from the table.
July 24, 2013
I am woman. Accept It.
I am woman. Accept It.
