Aimee Duffy's Blog, page 6
August 5, 2013
Indecent Proposals
I’m so excited to announce another release this year – in fact this month! What’s a Girl to Do? is the first book in the Indecent Proposals Trilogy, following three roomies finding sexy and quite kinky men who make them weak at the knees.
Here’s a little more about book one.
Shey Lopez doesn’t do one-night stands, or have relationships she can’t control. The scars her supermodel mom left run too deep, but playboy Calvin Jones always gets what he wants.
Only problem is, if Shey gives in to her cravings for Mr Won’t-Take-No-For-An-Answer, will she lose her heart in the process, or will she be the woman who succeeds in making Calvin fall in love?
And really, how can she resist?
What’s a Girl to Do? is up for pre-order on Amazon now, and should hit your Kindle on August 29th. There’s love, there’s heartache, but there’s also a burning attraction neither can resist.
I had such fun making up the Pinterest board for them. Swing by and check it out… http://pinterest.com/aimeeduffyx/boards/
AmazonUK / Amazon US
Here’s a little more about book one.
Shey Lopez doesn’t do one-night stands, or have relationships she can’t control. The scars her supermodel mom left run too deep, but playboy Calvin Jones always gets what he wants. Only problem is, if Shey gives in to her cravings for Mr Won’t-Take-No-For-An-Answer, will she lose her heart in the process, or will she be the woman who succeeds in making Calvin fall in love?
And really, how can she resist?
What’s a Girl to Do? is up for pre-order on Amazon now, and should hit your Kindle on August 29th. There’s love, there’s heartache, but there’s also a burning attraction neither can resist.
I had such fun making up the Pinterest board for them. Swing by and check it out… http://pinterest.com/aimeeduffyx/boards/
AmazonUK / Amazon US
August 1, 2013
That Girl's got her work cut out for her...
Huge welcome to the lovely Shehanne Moore, author of the outstanding Unraveling Lady Fury and fellow Scot!
I’ve nabbed her today to tell us a bit about her heroine, Kara McGurkie from her 2nd August release, His Judas Bride.
Now Shey, I know you’re expecting me to dive straight in with the Callm and Wee Eck questions, but no, I’m intrigued by something else entirely.
Kara!
Fury, well, she was what I’d call a despicable heroine, but she had my backing (believe it or not Lady F) from the first page. She’s cornered and comes out fighting and Kara doesn’t seem much different, though maybe more timid.
So, if you don’t mind, I have a few questions about Kara?
Kara is supposed to have spent years at a finishing school in Edinburgh is she not? Can you give us a clue as to where she was instead?
A little Timid? I wouldn’t run that one past Callm. She’s as ballsy as hell. She’s had to be to survive and it is what piques his interest from the start. Five years ago her father had plans for her to marry Callm. Ones he was prepared to commit murder for. That she has a son shows how badly she messed this up. Kara herself – chillingly- says... The fortune was not small that he spent on me. She’s not talking the parties, the suitors, the learning in Edinburgh where her father led everyone to believe she was, so no-one would ever ask. Think of the worst a woman could face. Kara has paid the dearest price a woman can pay.
You’re such a tease, Mrs Moore! So, why then is she marrying Ewen? Was this one arranged? Out of love or something else?
Laughing here at the out of love. I think this extract sums up Ewen....
If Ewen expected she would speak, well she would. “Yes, my lord. I am Lady Kara, Chief Ian Dhub’s oldest daughter.” Very nicely too, making no reference to the fact that Chief Ian Dhub’s second and also his youngest had already proved so unexpectedly sticky about signing the agreement, one had said she’d sooner cut off her hand.
Kara’s clan are Irish tinkers. Her father wants to demonstrate to the other clans he is as good by taking something they can’t get into because of the Wolves. Lochalpin. So we have a Trojan horse situation here. And Kara demands to do it to get her life and her son back, as well as save her sisters suffering her fate. But that’s all right because....
God, her mind whispered, don’t waylay me on the road to perdition. You can’t win.Children’s names? Wedding nights? Was she mad? There weren’t going to be any children. And there wasn’t going to be any wedding night.
Because, after the wedding feast, there wasn’t going to be any groom.
Oh, oh, ohhhhhh!!!!!! Isn’t it Friday yet? I want to buy this bloody book! Okay, back to the interview. A lot seems to be on Kara’s shoulders – the destroying of a clan, happiness and maybe even family. What was that like for her? Can imagine she’s been through the ringer as much as, if not more than, Fury.
Yeah. She has suffered more. There is no way out for Kara, only darker paths to follow. I guess this sums her up.
What’s Kara’s initial thoughts on the Black Wolf (sorry, couldn’t resist finding out something about Callm!)?
Ooh Well she mistakes him for Ewen, but straight off she thinks.
This is one of these instant oh my Gaaaawwwd attractions. Can’t think, talking Martian, don’t believe this...he’s so gorgeous. It is the same for him too. But this is not a story where the sexy guy solves everything. This is an attraction they will fight, as you can see....
Fight to the death. She has no desire to have a man in her life and he has no desire to be involved with a woman again. But they are in the grip of this appalling force.
Can you show us the blurb?
To love…….
To save her son, there is nothing she won’t do. To save his people, neither will he. Dire circumstances force Kara McGurkie to forget she’s a woman. Dire circumstances force her to swear to love and honor, to help destroy a clan in order to get back the life she lost. But when dire circumstances force her to seduce her fiancé’s brother on the eve of the wedding, will the dark secrets she holds and the things she wants most, be enough to save her and them, from his powerful allure, especially when she knows he may just be playing with her.
Honor….
Callm McDunnagh, the Black Wolf of Lochalpin, ruthlessly guards heart and glen from dangerous intruders. But from the moment he first sees Kara he knows he must possess her, even though he also knows that surrendering to his desire may prove the most dangerous risk of all.
And betray…;
Now no problem becomes big problem as passion and desire rage out of control. Kara must look into the soul she thought she sold to make a choice. But can she look deep enough? Only she can decide who and what passion can save, or destroy, how when and who will finally learn the truth of the words… Till death do us part.
And an excerpt?
Again this is from the start where she thinks it’s Ewen. (Aimee butting in… YAY!)
“Now,” Lord Ewen canted his jaw, “how about you put your hand where everyone here can see it?”
Before she could open her mouth to protest, he leaned closer. Her throat dried. His thigh was a very handy option, wasn’t it? Though she strove to stop them, she widened her eyes. Drunk or not, debaucher or not, Lord Ewen reeked sexuality like a dangerous perfume.
Some people did. They just did. That was bad enough.
This sexual charge, this current, was worse. Because it demanded a response in kind. Under normal circumstances that would be the worst of it, not just worse.
But the worst, worst, was the honed, hardened edge and the sweet, sinful breath that said he knew her type. Perfectly. And said he knew why she was here, trying to get into Lochalpin. Said he wanted to tell her she was good. To tie her hands, but couldn’t because he was having to hold off. Really, really hold off.
And she still, still couldn’t quite take her eyes off his thigh. How could she? When Arland was at stake and the man was a dangerous snake. Even down to Arland appearing on his shoulder. What was Arland even doing there?
“Sir, I must pro—”
“Which part of ‘Put your hand where I can see it now’ are you unfamiliar with?”
Hell-cat was another word like slut. Expressing her fury was the last thing she should do here, but he had her so she could not think for the rage that swamped. And not just rage. For five years she had been dead inside. Her soul a calcified shell, it had taken her less than five seconds to sell ten short hours ago. Her body colder than the icy blanket of snow obscuring the trees and bushes around her. And what had it taken for her breath to rush through her nostrils like this? Her heart to hammer?
She snatched her hand from inside her cloak. “Satisfied?” Well, it wouldn’t rush. She would be nice.
He edged so his breath brushed her cheek. “Is this how you think you can waltz in here, Princess? Hmm? By bedazzling us with your”—he lowered his gaze—“breathtaking smile?”
“Oh, not at all, my lord.” Being nice was an exercise in restraint such as she had seldom experienced. Calm too when his gaze and voice washed over her with such deliberate sexual intent, she began to wish she’d kept the cloak shut. But if she did not speak, did not stand her ground here, that would be worse. “Actually, I thought my credentials would be sufficient.”
Contact links
Website / Fury's Blog / Twitter / Pinterest / Facebook
Thanks for popping over Shey! Don’t know about all you guys, but I know what I’m doing tomorrow night – getting formally introduced to Callm!
xoxo
I’ve nabbed her today to tell us a bit about her heroine, Kara McGurkie from her 2nd August release, His Judas Bride.
Now Shey, I know you’re expecting me to dive straight in with the Callm and Wee Eck questions, but no, I’m intrigued by something else entirely.
Kara!
Fury, well, she was what I’d call a despicable heroine, but she had my backing (believe it or not Lady F) from the first page. She’s cornered and comes out fighting and Kara doesn’t seem much different, though maybe more timid.
So, if you don’t mind, I have a few questions about Kara?
Kara is supposed to have spent years at a finishing school in Edinburgh is she not? Can you give us a clue as to where she was instead?
A little Timid? I wouldn’t run that one past Callm. She’s as ballsy as hell. She’s had to be to survive and it is what piques his interest from the start. Five years ago her father had plans for her to marry Callm. Ones he was prepared to commit murder for. That she has a son shows how badly she messed this up. Kara herself – chillingly- says... The fortune was not small that he spent on me. She’s not talking the parties, the suitors, the learning in Edinburgh where her father led everyone to believe she was, so no-one would ever ask. Think of the worst a woman could face. Kara has paid the dearest price a woman can pay.
You’re such a tease, Mrs Moore! So, why then is she marrying Ewen? Was this one arranged? Out of love or something else?
Laughing here at the out of love. I think this extract sums up Ewen....
If Ewen expected she would speak, well she would. “Yes, my lord. I am Lady Kara, Chief Ian Dhub’s oldest daughter.” Very nicely too, making no reference to the fact that Chief Ian Dhub’s second and also his youngest had already proved so unexpectedly sticky about signing the agreement, one had said she’d sooner cut off her hand.
Kara’s clan are Irish tinkers. Her father wants to demonstrate to the other clans he is as good by taking something they can’t get into because of the Wolves. Lochalpin. So we have a Trojan horse situation here. And Kara demands to do it to get her life and her son back, as well as save her sisters suffering her fate. But that’s all right because....
God, her mind whispered, don’t waylay me on the road to perdition. You can’t win.Children’s names? Wedding nights? Was she mad? There weren’t going to be any children. And there wasn’t going to be any wedding night.
Because, after the wedding feast, there wasn’t going to be any groom.
Oh, oh, ohhhhhh!!!!!! Isn’t it Friday yet? I want to buy this bloody book! Okay, back to the interview. A lot seems to be on Kara’s shoulders – the destroying of a clan, happiness and maybe even family. What was that like for her? Can imagine she’s been through the ringer as much as, if not more than, Fury.
Yeah. She has suffered more. There is no way out for Kara, only darker paths to follow. I guess this sums her up.
What’s Kara’s initial thoughts on the Black Wolf (sorry, couldn’t resist finding out something about Callm!)?
Ooh Well she mistakes him for Ewen, but straight off she thinks.
This is one of these instant oh my Gaaaawwwd attractions. Can’t think, talking Martian, don’t believe this...he’s so gorgeous. It is the same for him too. But this is not a story where the sexy guy solves everything. This is an attraction they will fight, as you can see....
Fight to the death. She has no desire to have a man in her life and he has no desire to be involved with a woman again. But they are in the grip of this appalling force.
Can you show us the blurb?
To love…….
To save her son, there is nothing she won’t do. To save his people, neither will he. Dire circumstances force Kara McGurkie to forget she’s a woman. Dire circumstances force her to swear to love and honor, to help destroy a clan in order to get back the life she lost. But when dire circumstances force her to seduce her fiancé’s brother on the eve of the wedding, will the dark secrets she holds and the things she wants most, be enough to save her and them, from his powerful allure, especially when she knows he may just be playing with her.
Honor….
Callm McDunnagh, the Black Wolf of Lochalpin, ruthlessly guards heart and glen from dangerous intruders. But from the moment he first sees Kara he knows he must possess her, even though he also knows that surrendering to his desire may prove the most dangerous risk of all.
And betray…;
Now no problem becomes big problem as passion and desire rage out of control. Kara must look into the soul she thought she sold to make a choice. But can she look deep enough? Only she can decide who and what passion can save, or destroy, how when and who will finally learn the truth of the words… Till death do us part.
And an excerpt?
Again this is from the start where she thinks it’s Ewen. (Aimee butting in… YAY!)
“Now,” Lord Ewen canted his jaw, “how about you put your hand where everyone here can see it?”
Before she could open her mouth to protest, he leaned closer. Her throat dried. His thigh was a very handy option, wasn’t it? Though she strove to stop them, she widened her eyes. Drunk or not, debaucher or not, Lord Ewen reeked sexuality like a dangerous perfume.
Some people did. They just did. That was bad enough.
This sexual charge, this current, was worse. Because it demanded a response in kind. Under normal circumstances that would be the worst of it, not just worse.
But the worst, worst, was the honed, hardened edge and the sweet, sinful breath that said he knew her type. Perfectly. And said he knew why she was here, trying to get into Lochalpin. Said he wanted to tell her she was good. To tie her hands, but couldn’t because he was having to hold off. Really, really hold off.
And she still, still couldn’t quite take her eyes off his thigh. How could she? When Arland was at stake and the man was a dangerous snake. Even down to Arland appearing on his shoulder. What was Arland even doing there?
“Sir, I must pro—”
“Which part of ‘Put your hand where I can see it now’ are you unfamiliar with?”
Hell-cat was another word like slut. Expressing her fury was the last thing she should do here, but he had her so she could not think for the rage that swamped. And not just rage. For five years she had been dead inside. Her soul a calcified shell, it had taken her less than five seconds to sell ten short hours ago. Her body colder than the icy blanket of snow obscuring the trees and bushes around her. And what had it taken for her breath to rush through her nostrils like this? Her heart to hammer?
She snatched her hand from inside her cloak. “Satisfied?” Well, it wouldn’t rush. She would be nice.
He edged so his breath brushed her cheek. “Is this how you think you can waltz in here, Princess? Hmm? By bedazzling us with your”—he lowered his gaze—“breathtaking smile?”
“Oh, not at all, my lord.” Being nice was an exercise in restraint such as she had seldom experienced. Calm too when his gaze and voice washed over her with such deliberate sexual intent, she began to wish she’d kept the cloak shut. But if she did not speak, did not stand her ground here, that would be worse. “Actually, I thought my credentials would be sufficient.”
Contact links
Website / Fury's Blog / Twitter / Pinterest / Facebook
Thanks for popping over Shey! Don’t know about all you guys, but I know what I’m doing tomorrow night – getting formally introduced to Callm!
xoxo
July 29, 2013
Rags & Riches, by Emily Wood & a #giveaway
The lovely Emily Wood is on tour with her newest release, The Best of Both Worlds, book 2 in the Rags & Riches series. Business and Pleasure is the first, and although it stands alone I’d highly recommend picking it up.
Plus Emily is giving away a $10 Amazon or B&N Gift card. Be sure to enter the Rafflecopter!
Business and Pleasure, Book One
Can mixing business and pleasure ever result in a happy ending?
When sexy, rich Lawrence Russo asks Mia to come and work for him in Italy for two weeks, she jumps at the chance. After all, it beats pole dancing, and the salary he offers her is practically obscene.
A relationship quickly begins to develop between the two, but Mia can't help but wonder if Lawrence's feelings for her are genuine or if he feels he's just paying for a service.
Even if their relationship is strong enough to survive her insecurities, what will happen when somebody from her past shows up and threatens to reveal her deepest, darkest secret?
Content Warning: explicit sex
Buy links: Beachwalk Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance, BookStrand, KoboExcerpt: http://beachwalkpress.com/business-and-pleasure-excerpt/
My Review
Mia is exactly the kind of heroine I can relate to. She has skeletons in her closet and has been to hell and back again, but it’s only made her stronger. She’s not been dealt the best card in life, but works hard to survive because at her core she’s a fighter.
Business & Pleasure is such a modern day Cinderella story, with the handsome (and loaded) prince whisking her away and giving everything she’d been too scared to dream about. Or believe could ever happen to her. Will Lawrence be able to convince Mia that she’s the one he wants, or will her dark past be the deal breaker? Why don’t you pick it up and find out for yourself? ;o)
I really enjoyed this short steamy read and will definitely be picking up The Best of Both Worlds.
Here’s a little more about that…
The Best of Both Worlds, Book Two
A choice between two men? If only it were that simple.
Melissa Morgan seems to have it all…her modeling career is taking off and she's engaged to one of the most eligible bachelors in London. But when she finds Jonathan cheating on her again, Melissa finds solace in the arms of Riley, a sexy bar owner trying to recover from the heartbreak of his last relationship. Melissa shouldn't even want Riley, but she can't seem to stay away, especially when she finds in him everything that's missing in her relationship with Jonathan.
Melissa knows she has to make a hard choice, and when it comes to choosing between the life she's always wanted and the man she's falling in love with, she might find out that she can't have the best of both worlds.
Content Warning: explicit sex and strong language
Buy links: Beachwalk Press, Amazon US, Amazon UK, Barnes and Noble, Bookstrand, Kobo, All Romance
Excerpt: http://beachwalkpress.com/the-best-of-both-worlds-excerpt/
click the banner to follow the tour
Author InfoI have always believed that the best stories are the ones that you can't put down, the ones that transport you to a different place and make you believe in the characters. This is exactly why I write… I have always loved the escapism that reading and writing provides, and there is nothing more exciting than imagining your own set of characters, and then letting them practically write the story for you. Writing has always been a dream of mine, and I'm lucky to have the kind of people around me that have always nurtured and encouraged my passion.
I live a cozy little life in Wales, and when I'm not writing I'm taking care of my young family, studying for a degree in Classical Studies, and training to become a nail technician. I love traveling to new places, meeting new people, and experiencing new things…it's all great inspiration for my books!
I also love to hear from my readers or other writers, so contact me at: emilywood.author@gmail.com or check out my blog at: http://emilywoodauthor.blogspot.co.uk/
Author Links http://beachwalkpress.com/emily-wood/ http://emilywoodauthor.blogspot.com/ http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1020278.Emily_Wood https://www.facebook.com/authoremilywood?fref=ts https://twitter.com/EmilyWoodAuthor
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Plus Emily is giving away a $10 Amazon or B&N Gift card. Be sure to enter the Rafflecopter!
Business and Pleasure, Book One
Can mixing business and pleasure ever result in a happy ending?
When sexy, rich Lawrence Russo asks Mia to come and work for him in Italy for two weeks, she jumps at the chance. After all, it beats pole dancing, and the salary he offers her is practically obscene.
A relationship quickly begins to develop between the two, but Mia can't help but wonder if Lawrence's feelings for her are genuine or if he feels he's just paying for a service.
Even if their relationship is strong enough to survive her insecurities, what will happen when somebody from her past shows up and threatens to reveal her deepest, darkest secret?
Content Warning: explicit sex
Buy links: Beachwalk Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance, BookStrand, KoboExcerpt: http://beachwalkpress.com/business-and-pleasure-excerpt/
My Review
Mia is exactly the kind of heroine I can relate to. She has skeletons in her closet and has been to hell and back again, but it’s only made her stronger. She’s not been dealt the best card in life, but works hard to survive because at her core she’s a fighter.
Business & Pleasure is such a modern day Cinderella story, with the handsome (and loaded) prince whisking her away and giving everything she’d been too scared to dream about. Or believe could ever happen to her. Will Lawrence be able to convince Mia that she’s the one he wants, or will her dark past be the deal breaker? Why don’t you pick it up and find out for yourself? ;o)
I really enjoyed this short steamy read and will definitely be picking up The Best of Both Worlds.
Here’s a little more about that…
The Best of Both Worlds, Book TwoA choice between two men? If only it were that simple.
Melissa Morgan seems to have it all…her modeling career is taking off and she's engaged to one of the most eligible bachelors in London. But when she finds Jonathan cheating on her again, Melissa finds solace in the arms of Riley, a sexy bar owner trying to recover from the heartbreak of his last relationship. Melissa shouldn't even want Riley, but she can't seem to stay away, especially when she finds in him everything that's missing in her relationship with Jonathan.
Melissa knows she has to make a hard choice, and when it comes to choosing between the life she's always wanted and the man she's falling in love with, she might find out that she can't have the best of both worlds.
Content Warning: explicit sex and strong language
Buy links: Beachwalk Press, Amazon US, Amazon UK, Barnes and Noble, Bookstrand, Kobo, All Romance
Excerpt: http://beachwalkpress.com/the-best-of-both-worlds-excerpt/
click the banner to follow the tour
Author InfoI have always believed that the best stories are the ones that you can't put down, the ones that transport you to a different place and make you believe in the characters. This is exactly why I write… I have always loved the escapism that reading and writing provides, and there is nothing more exciting than imagining your own set of characters, and then letting them practically write the story for you. Writing has always been a dream of mine, and I'm lucky to have the kind of people around me that have always nurtured and encouraged my passion.
I live a cozy little life in Wales, and when I'm not writing I'm taking care of my young family, studying for a degree in Classical Studies, and training to become a nail technician. I love traveling to new places, meeting new people, and experiencing new things…it's all great inspiration for my books!
I also love to hear from my readers or other writers, so contact me at: emilywood.author@gmail.com or check out my blog at: http://emilywoodauthor.blogspot.co.uk/
Author Links http://beachwalkpress.com/emily-wood/ http://emilywoodauthor.blogspot.com/ http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1020278.Emily_Wood https://www.facebook.com/authoremilywood?fref=ts https://twitter.com/EmilyWoodAuthor
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July 26, 2013
Waking Up in Vegas & Sinfully Summer on sale!
Romy Sommer’s Waking Up in Vegas and Sinfully Summer by yours truly is on sale at Amazon UK!
Waking Up In Vegas
What happens in Vegas…
Waking up to the bright lights of Vegas in an unfamiliar penthouse suite, cocktail waitress Phoenix Montgomery finds she’s covered from head to foot in gold glitter and not alone – aside from the empty bottle of champagne, there’s a mystery man in the shower and a huge sparkly ring on her finger!
Stays in Vegas?
There’s no denying Max Waldburg’s demi-god sex appeal but commitment-phobic Phoenix doesn’t do relationships. Only it seems her new husband (agh!) has other ideas…he’s trying to keep that ring on her finger and his wife firmly back in his bed. The only question on her lips is – why? Or maybe, why not?
Buy it now here for £1.99
Sinfully Summer
SUN, SEA AND SCANDAL
Notorious heiress Alexa Green has certainly been enjoying her most recent girls-holiday in Marbella. Just as we thought, she’s been knocking back the cocktails and showing off her fabulous bikini body on the beach… but rumour has it she’s also been spotted sneaking out of Enrique Castillo’s penthouse in the early hours of this morning – in nothing but her underwear! Our question is, doesn’t this fiercely private billionaire know what he’s letting himself in for?
He’s got the millions… and she knows how to spend them! So lie back on your sun lounger and get comfortable, because this summer fling is going to be a sizzler!
Buy it now here for £0.99!
xoxo
Waking Up In Vegas
What happens in Vegas…
Waking up to the bright lights of Vegas in an unfamiliar penthouse suite, cocktail waitress Phoenix Montgomery finds she’s covered from head to foot in gold glitter and not alone – aside from the empty bottle of champagne, there’s a mystery man in the shower and a huge sparkly ring on her finger!
Stays in Vegas?
There’s no denying Max Waldburg’s demi-god sex appeal but commitment-phobic Phoenix doesn’t do relationships. Only it seems her new husband (agh!) has other ideas…he’s trying to keep that ring on her finger and his wife firmly back in his bed. The only question on her lips is – why? Or maybe, why not?
Buy it now here for £1.99
Sinfully Summer
SUN, SEA AND SCANDAL
Notorious heiress Alexa Green has certainly been enjoying her most recent girls-holiday in Marbella. Just as we thought, she’s been knocking back the cocktails and showing off her fabulous bikini body on the beach… but rumour has it she’s also been spotted sneaking out of Enrique Castillo’s penthouse in the early hours of this morning – in nothing but her underwear! Our question is, doesn’t this fiercely private billionaire know what he’s letting himself in for?
He’s got the millions… and she knows how to spend them! So lie back on your sun lounger and get comfortable, because this summer fling is going to be a sizzler!
Buy it now here for £0.99!
xoxo
July 21, 2013
Checking in with an update or two...
I know, I’ve been a terrible blogger of late, so thought it was time for a little post with a few updates on what’s been happening.
Firstly, I signed a contract for the print rights on one of my books! So excited, it was the first one I penned and has a special place in my heart. I’ll let you know more when I do.
My final edits have come for my next book with Harper Impulse, and people, it’s a sizzler. Yup, I’ve crossed the line from writing hot to writing explicit in this one. There’s still romance, humour and a story, but the smexy times have been amped up. So much so that my face burned during the read-through! Hopefully more info on this soon, but it’s looking like an August/September release.
I’m now working on the follow up to the smexy, and another story that I’m keeping under wraps for a bit. Not to be a tease or anything (honest) it’s just early days yet and I had no idea how much research would be involved, so going a little slower than I’d hoped. But it’s going to be another scandalous story, that’s certain. And it’s not the heroine this time. Alexa from Sinfully Summer was more than a handful ;o)
In other news, Harper Impulse have announced four new fantastic authors! Click the covers to find out more, but come back, because there’s more.
The lovely Shehanne Moore and creator of The Unraveling of Lady Fury (I’m sure you all know how much I loved this) has a new book out soon, The Judas Bride. You can find out more here or pop over to Noelle’s blog for more and a giveaway .
Plus the fabulous Susan Arden has done it again! Her latest book, Rock Into Me, book 1 in her Rule Breaker series, is fantastic and only 99c! Quick, go get it (click the pic).
I’ll try not to leave it as long without a post next time ;o)
xoxo
Firstly, I signed a contract for the print rights on one of my books! So excited, it was the first one I penned and has a special place in my heart. I’ll let you know more when I do.
My final edits have come for my next book with Harper Impulse, and people, it’s a sizzler. Yup, I’ve crossed the line from writing hot to writing explicit in this one. There’s still romance, humour and a story, but the smexy times have been amped up. So much so that my face burned during the read-through! Hopefully more info on this soon, but it’s looking like an August/September release.
I’m now working on the follow up to the smexy, and another story that I’m keeping under wraps for a bit. Not to be a tease or anything (honest) it’s just early days yet and I had no idea how much research would be involved, so going a little slower than I’d hoped. But it’s going to be another scandalous story, that’s certain. And it’s not the heroine this time. Alexa from Sinfully Summer was more than a handful ;o)
In other news, Harper Impulse have announced four new fantastic authors! Click the covers to find out more, but come back, because there’s more.
The lovely Shehanne Moore and creator of The Unraveling of Lady Fury (I’m sure you all know how much I loved this) has a new book out soon, The Judas Bride. You can find out more here or pop over to Noelle’s blog for more and a giveaway .
Plus the fabulous Susan Arden has done it again! Her latest book, Rock Into Me, book 1 in her Rule Breaker series, is fantastic and only 99c! Quick, go get it (click the pic).
I’ll try not to leave it as long without a post next time ;o)
xoxo
July 5, 2013
Interview with Candis Terry & Giveaway
I interviewed the lovely Candis Terry on her tour with Tasty Book Tours about her latest release with Avon Romance, Anything But Sweet. Can’t wait to read this one.
Hi! And thank you so very much for having me with you here today.
Can you tell my readers a little about your book?
How did you come up with the idea for Anything But Sweet?
I’m an avid HGTV viewer and I love makeovers! I’ve tried a few on my own house when my husband has been out of town but taking on that big of a challenge in just a few days is kinda crazy. One day I had the big “What if” floating through my head and I followed it up with “ What if I had a heroine who was a makeover designer who came in to change things up and the hero hated change?” That’s pretty much the way it went and next thing I knew Charli and Reno began to take shape.
What will we love about Reno Wilder (other than that fantastic name)?
Reno had a really tough background and tragedy has completely stopped him from moving forward. He has an amazing sense of honour and loyalty and is truly willing to sacrifice his own happiness for that of others. He’s a protector of everyone and he guards his heart very carefully even though he has so much love to give. Watching him change and take chances even though he was scared to death was what made me fall in love.
Did he ever irritate you when you were writing this story?
What? Did you not hear me banging my head on my desk? He drove me crazy. Stubborn man! Stubborn, sexy man.
Charlotte sounds like my kind of heroine. Do you share any of her qualities?
I wish! Charli is a go get ‘em, glass half-full, optimistic kind of girl. I’m the glass half-empty type. Trying to keep up with Charli’s energy level was exhausting and probably more fun than I’ve had since Kate Silverthorne in Second Chance at the Sugar Shack.
A bit about your writing.
What’s your writing schedule like; organised, squeeze in an hour when you can, or something else?
For many, many years I wrote from the time I got off work from the day job until around midnight and on weekends. Now that I’m writing full-time I’m still not used to writing in the non-vampire hours. And like Dug, the dog in the animated movie UP, I am easily distracted. Still, I usually write anywhere from four to eight hours every day and on weekends.
Where do you write?
I used to have my office in a small spare bedroom, but once I sold my first book my husband thought I should move into the formal living room we have that is closed off by French doors. I’m not sure it was such a good idea. I have three huge floor-to-ceiling windows that look out into this amazing landscape where birds and squirrels and my dogs like to frolic so . . . yeah . . . total distraction.
Favourite writing snacks/drinks/beverages?
I’ll drink coffee all day if I don’t make myself stop. But then I turn to Diet Pepsi and that’s really no better. Not much of a snacker. Usually a few almonds or something crunchy will work. Mostly it’s the coffee.
Have you ever had writer’s block and, if so, how did you overcome it?
I think writer’s block hits us all. When that happens to me I know I need inspiration or to relax and clear my head. I’ll usually take a walk around our property (I live on a farm so there’s lots of room to walk), visit my garden, or the livestock, or play with my dogs. If that doesn’t work I take a hot shower (my brain really loosens up in there). If none of that works I’ll take my laptop outside and sit by our waterfall beneath the trees. I’ve found it’s all about putting yourself in a different place and a different state of mind.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A dancer. I was a performer when I was a kid who sang and danced. I loved to dance! Which is probably why my feet now hate me!
Do you have any advice for new writers?
Don’t make the mistake I did for 22 years of trying to write for a certain publisher, or a certain editor, or a trend. Stay true to yourself, your imagination, and your own voice. Write work that is marketable. And most importantly, I know how tough rejections can be (Believe me. I still have every single one I ever received). No matter how tough it may seem, if being published is your dream, never ever give up.
A bit about you
How do you spend your time when you’re not writing?
I garden (though I admit I’m not the best gardener). Also, we have a travel trailer and an ATV and we usually take off to the forest for a couple of days where we go on amazing rides, and fish in the lakes, and have great campfires.
What’s the best way for you to unwind if you’ve had a hard day?
Well, besides zonking out for an hour or two, I like to sit in our backyard which overlooks our alfalfa field and out onto the mountains. We have a lovely waterfall and lots of trees and it’s very relaxing.
What are you currently reading?
An ARC of Rachel Gibson’s September release Run To You.
What was the last thing you watched?
Tonight I sat down and watched HBO’s True Blood. Last week we took our granddaughter to see Monster’s University. It was very cute. How could you not love a monster wearing braces on his teeth?
What, to you, would be a perfect day?
Sleeping in past eight o’clock. A nice breakfast. Reading all day by a waterfall or bubbling creek. A barbecued dinner. And a nice cocktail to finish off the day. Or . . . having Disneyland all to myself and my family with every ride and every restaurant open and all the Disney characters walking around and the fireworks show!
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go, and why?
Scotland. I have a very strong Scottish heritage and I’m very interested in finding out more about my ancestry and seeing the land from which they came. And if you could throw in a few haunted castles, that would be even better!
And finally where can my readers find you?
I love to meet and chat with people. So please stop by and say hello!
Website at www.candisterry.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CandisTerry
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandisTerry
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4935263.Candis_Terry
Thank you so much Candis. And now a little more about her book, and be sure to check out the giveaway.
A man who doesn’t like change . . .
The Wilder family is something of a Sweet, TX institution: between their yearly BBQ blow-outs and their Hardware and Feed store, they’re an institution—an institution that ex-marine Reno Wilder has tried to preserve, in honor of his lost loved ones. But it seems like he’s the only one who’s got any respect left for traditions when a new TV makeover show rolls in to renovate Sweet to bring in more tourists. Everyone is pleased except Reno—and this cowboy is determined to keep everything just the way he likes it.
A woman who wants to change everything . . .
Inquisitive. Stubborn. Smart. Drop dead gorgeous. That would be makeover show host and designer, Charlotte Brooks—the woman Reno has declared war against. And yet, he can’t seem to keep away from her, or to get her off his mind. Charlotte isn’t afraid to back down from a challenge—of any kind—and she’s promised to prove to Reno that change can be sexy, hot, and very, very sweet, if Reno and Charli learn to let go of their pasts and grab hold of a future full of promise.
Buy Links B&N / Amazon / IndieBound / Powell’s Books / BAM
Author Info
Candis Terry was born and raised near the sunny beaches of Southern California and now makes her home on an Idaho farm. She’s experienced life in such diverse ways as working in a Hollywood recording studio to chasing down wayward steers. Only one thing has remained the same: her passion for writing stories about relationships, the push and pull in the search for love, and the security one finds in their own happily ever after.
Author LinksWebsite: http://www.candisterry.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candis.terry Twitter: https://twitter.com/CandisTerry
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4935263.Candis_Terry
Now for the giveaway. Look at the lovely prizes you could win!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Hi! And thank you so very much for having me with you here today.
Can you tell my readers a little about your book?
How did you come up with the idea for Anything But Sweet?
I’m an avid HGTV viewer and I love makeovers! I’ve tried a few on my own house when my husband has been out of town but taking on that big of a challenge in just a few days is kinda crazy. One day I had the big “What if” floating through my head and I followed it up with “ What if I had a heroine who was a makeover designer who came in to change things up and the hero hated change?” That’s pretty much the way it went and next thing I knew Charli and Reno began to take shape.
What will we love about Reno Wilder (other than that fantastic name)?
Reno had a really tough background and tragedy has completely stopped him from moving forward. He has an amazing sense of honour and loyalty and is truly willing to sacrifice his own happiness for that of others. He’s a protector of everyone and he guards his heart very carefully even though he has so much love to give. Watching him change and take chances even though he was scared to death was what made me fall in love.
Did he ever irritate you when you were writing this story?
What? Did you not hear me banging my head on my desk? He drove me crazy. Stubborn man! Stubborn, sexy man.
Charlotte sounds like my kind of heroine. Do you share any of her qualities?
I wish! Charli is a go get ‘em, glass half-full, optimistic kind of girl. I’m the glass half-empty type. Trying to keep up with Charli’s energy level was exhausting and probably more fun than I’ve had since Kate Silverthorne in Second Chance at the Sugar Shack.
A bit about your writing.
What’s your writing schedule like; organised, squeeze in an hour when you can, or something else?
For many, many years I wrote from the time I got off work from the day job until around midnight and on weekends. Now that I’m writing full-time I’m still not used to writing in the non-vampire hours. And like Dug, the dog in the animated movie UP, I am easily distracted. Still, I usually write anywhere from four to eight hours every day and on weekends.
Where do you write?
I used to have my office in a small spare bedroom, but once I sold my first book my husband thought I should move into the formal living room we have that is closed off by French doors. I’m not sure it was such a good idea. I have three huge floor-to-ceiling windows that look out into this amazing landscape where birds and squirrels and my dogs like to frolic so . . . yeah . . . total distraction.
Favourite writing snacks/drinks/beverages?
I’ll drink coffee all day if I don’t make myself stop. But then I turn to Diet Pepsi and that’s really no better. Not much of a snacker. Usually a few almonds or something crunchy will work. Mostly it’s the coffee.
Have you ever had writer’s block and, if so, how did you overcome it?
I think writer’s block hits us all. When that happens to me I know I need inspiration or to relax and clear my head. I’ll usually take a walk around our property (I live on a farm so there’s lots of room to walk), visit my garden, or the livestock, or play with my dogs. If that doesn’t work I take a hot shower (my brain really loosens up in there). If none of that works I’ll take my laptop outside and sit by our waterfall beneath the trees. I’ve found it’s all about putting yourself in a different place and a different state of mind.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A dancer. I was a performer when I was a kid who sang and danced. I loved to dance! Which is probably why my feet now hate me!
Do you have any advice for new writers?
Don’t make the mistake I did for 22 years of trying to write for a certain publisher, or a certain editor, or a trend. Stay true to yourself, your imagination, and your own voice. Write work that is marketable. And most importantly, I know how tough rejections can be (Believe me. I still have every single one I ever received). No matter how tough it may seem, if being published is your dream, never ever give up.
A bit about you
How do you spend your time when you’re not writing?
I garden (though I admit I’m not the best gardener). Also, we have a travel trailer and an ATV and we usually take off to the forest for a couple of days where we go on amazing rides, and fish in the lakes, and have great campfires.
What’s the best way for you to unwind if you’ve had a hard day?
Well, besides zonking out for an hour or two, I like to sit in our backyard which overlooks our alfalfa field and out onto the mountains. We have a lovely waterfall and lots of trees and it’s very relaxing.
What are you currently reading?
An ARC of Rachel Gibson’s September release Run To You.
What was the last thing you watched?
Tonight I sat down and watched HBO’s True Blood. Last week we took our granddaughter to see Monster’s University. It was very cute. How could you not love a monster wearing braces on his teeth?
What, to you, would be a perfect day?
Sleeping in past eight o’clock. A nice breakfast. Reading all day by a waterfall or bubbling creek. A barbecued dinner. And a nice cocktail to finish off the day. Or . . . having Disneyland all to myself and my family with every ride and every restaurant open and all the Disney characters walking around and the fireworks show!
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go, and why?
Scotland. I have a very strong Scottish heritage and I’m very interested in finding out more about my ancestry and seeing the land from which they came. And if you could throw in a few haunted castles, that would be even better!
And finally where can my readers find you?
I love to meet and chat with people. So please stop by and say hello!
Website at www.candisterry.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CandisTerry
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandisTerry
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4935263.Candis_Terry
Thank you so much Candis. And now a little more about her book, and be sure to check out the giveaway.
A man who doesn’t like change . . .The Wilder family is something of a Sweet, TX institution: between their yearly BBQ blow-outs and their Hardware and Feed store, they’re an institution—an institution that ex-marine Reno Wilder has tried to preserve, in honor of his lost loved ones. But it seems like he’s the only one who’s got any respect left for traditions when a new TV makeover show rolls in to renovate Sweet to bring in more tourists. Everyone is pleased except Reno—and this cowboy is determined to keep everything just the way he likes it.
A woman who wants to change everything . . .
Inquisitive. Stubborn. Smart. Drop dead gorgeous. That would be makeover show host and designer, Charlotte Brooks—the woman Reno has declared war against. And yet, he can’t seem to keep away from her, or to get her off his mind. Charlotte isn’t afraid to back down from a challenge—of any kind—and she’s promised to prove to Reno that change can be sexy, hot, and very, very sweet, if Reno and Charli learn to let go of their pasts and grab hold of a future full of promise.
Buy Links B&N / Amazon / IndieBound / Powell’s Books / BAM
Author Info
Candis Terry was born and raised near the sunny beaches of Southern California and now makes her home on an Idaho farm. She’s experienced life in such diverse ways as working in a Hollywood recording studio to chasing down wayward steers. Only one thing has remained the same: her passion for writing stories about relationships, the push and pull in the search for love, and the security one finds in their own happily ever after.Author LinksWebsite: http://www.candisterry.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candis.terry Twitter: https://twitter.com/CandisTerry
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4935263.Candis_Terry
Now for the giveaway. Look at the lovely prizes you could win!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
June 30, 2013
Love on the Beach Blog Hop 1st to 14th July
Beachwalk Press is two years old, Happy Birthday! To celebrate, they're hosting a Love on the Beach blog hop. The hop will run from today, July 1st through July 14th. Over 20 Beachwalk Press authors, including myself, are participating and we have some fabulous prizes to give away.
The grand prize is a Kindle Paperlight!
Additional prizes include:
A beach tote bag filled with Beachwalk Press print books (winner's choice of 5 print titles)
Two gift certificates of $25 each (winners' choice of GC from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or All Romance Ebooks)
Also, each author will be giving away an additional prize of their choosing.
That's almost 30 prizes in total!
I’ll be giving away a $5 GC (also the winner’s choice of Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or ARE). More details on how to win at the bottom of the post.
Since the sun is shining and I’d much rather be lying on a beach somewhere pretty than stuck in the office, I’m going to share a little about Isle of Sensuality with you. (I’m definitely in the mood to escape to Rio)!
Isle of Sensuality was my second book published by Beachwalk Press, and I was really excited to work with them again. Not only do they have fabulous covers, great books and tick all the boxes I was looking for in a publisher, they are wonderful to work with and really make my stories shine.
Who knew being with Mr. Wrong could be so right?
Caitlyn Hart is shooting her first movie, and she doesn't want to screw it up. Still, she's on a deadline and when her co-star, Mr. Hot Shot Campbell, holds filming up, he's immediately on her shit list. But she can't ignore his charms for long or the overpowering want she feels for him. Even though she knows he's her Mr. Wrong, she doesn't mind him being her Mr. Right Now. If only her silly heart would stay immune.
Having been burned once, Jake Campbell doesn't have the capacity to love, but that doesn't mean relationships of a purely sexual nature are off limits. After all, a man has needs. His sexy co-star with fire red hair and a passion to match ignites his own desire and he sets out to convince her a fling is the only way to scratch the proverbial itch. Little did he figure that she'd be the one to penetrate the thick scars on his heart and make him feel.
Excerpt:
"Are you looking forward to tomorrow?" Jake asked.Caitlyn's brows pulled together as she tried to work out what was so special about the following day. Nothing came to mind. "Tomorrow?"Jake turned to look at her, the cheeky grin back in place which had her heart beating out an unsteady rhythm. "Our characters will share their first kiss."Her eyes widened as her face grew hot. How could she have forgotten? Probably because she'd been too busy stressing over the love scene to worry about much else."Not particularly," she breathed. Jake studied her with a teasing glint in his eyes. Her face flamed."Not buying it."Irritation flared again and she clenched her hands into fists. She had to remind herself to keep her cool around him. She was supposed to be torturing him, not being tortured herself. Still, the thought that in less than twenty-four hours she'd have his lips on hers sent little heated jitters coursing through her body.She forced her stiff shoulders to shrug, mortified by her lack of acting ability in his presence. "You can believe what you like."He pulled the cling film from a platter of sandwiches and offered her the plate. Caitlyn picked up a smoked salmon piece and brought it to her lips. She groaned as the flavor of the bread and fish played across her taste buds. Jake's gaze went to her mouth and, feeling a little vindictive, she licked her lips. He swallowed and a thrill ran through her as she realized perhaps she really was torturing him.With his focus still on her lips, he asked, "Do you really want our first kiss to be in front of the camera?"The vindictive thrill vanished as panic started to creep in. She was alone with a man she barely knew for the second time in less than a day. Her thoughts were spinning with bad case scenarios and she couldn't even hear the voice of logic in her head telling her she was overreacting. All she could think of was she was there—literally flirting with danger—alone with Jake and no one had any idea where she was."Hey, Caitlyn, what's wrong?" Jake's eyes were serious and he looked concerned. Her inner fear must have shown in her expression, but she couldn't feel embarrassed about it yet. The panic was still forefront in her mind."Why did you bring me here?" She hated that her voice sounded small and frightened.His eyes widened in surprise. "I brought you here because it's the nicest place I've seen on the island and I wanted to spend time with you. Having dinner where we could watch the sun set was all I had in mind."She relaxed a little at his words. Jake sounded like he was telling the truth, and perhaps a little affronted she had doubted him. "I'm sorry, I overreacted." The voice of logic didn't have to whisper that in her head, it was obvious.He shrugged and a hint of a smile played around the edges of his mouth. "I won't force you to do anything you're not comfortable with. That's not my style." He paused, took a bite of his sandwich, and swallowed before he continued. "Though if you wanted something to happen, I certainly wouldn't protest."He winked at her and for an awful moment, Caitlyn had the wildest urge to close the distance between them and plant her lips on his, pulling herself against his well-sculpted chest."That won't ever happen," Caitlyn said with bite, trying to convince herself more than him.
Buy Link (all formats)
To be in with a chance to win the $5 gift card, or to be entered into the prize draw, just leave a comment telling me what your favourite holiday/vacation destination is (and don't forget your email address so we can get in touch if you win).
After, stop by Beachwalk Press’ blog to check out the links to the other authors’ websites for more chances to win.
Thanks for visiting and good luck!
XOXO
The grand prize is a Kindle Paperlight!
Additional prizes include:
A beach tote bag filled with Beachwalk Press print books (winner's choice of 5 print titles)
Two gift certificates of $25 each (winners' choice of GC from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or All Romance Ebooks)
Also, each author will be giving away an additional prize of their choosing.
That's almost 30 prizes in total!
I’ll be giving away a $5 GC (also the winner’s choice of Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or ARE). More details on how to win at the bottom of the post.
Since the sun is shining and I’d much rather be lying on a beach somewhere pretty than stuck in the office, I’m going to share a little about Isle of Sensuality with you. (I’m definitely in the mood to escape to Rio)!
Isle of Sensuality was my second book published by Beachwalk Press, and I was really excited to work with them again. Not only do they have fabulous covers, great books and tick all the boxes I was looking for in a publisher, they are wonderful to work with and really make my stories shine.
Who knew being with Mr. Wrong could be so right?Caitlyn Hart is shooting her first movie, and she doesn't want to screw it up. Still, she's on a deadline and when her co-star, Mr. Hot Shot Campbell, holds filming up, he's immediately on her shit list. But she can't ignore his charms for long or the overpowering want she feels for him. Even though she knows he's her Mr. Wrong, she doesn't mind him being her Mr. Right Now. If only her silly heart would stay immune.
Having been burned once, Jake Campbell doesn't have the capacity to love, but that doesn't mean relationships of a purely sexual nature are off limits. After all, a man has needs. His sexy co-star with fire red hair and a passion to match ignites his own desire and he sets out to convince her a fling is the only way to scratch the proverbial itch. Little did he figure that she'd be the one to penetrate the thick scars on his heart and make him feel.
Excerpt:
"Are you looking forward to tomorrow?" Jake asked.Caitlyn's brows pulled together as she tried to work out what was so special about the following day. Nothing came to mind. "Tomorrow?"Jake turned to look at her, the cheeky grin back in place which had her heart beating out an unsteady rhythm. "Our characters will share their first kiss."Her eyes widened as her face grew hot. How could she have forgotten? Probably because she'd been too busy stressing over the love scene to worry about much else."Not particularly," she breathed. Jake studied her with a teasing glint in his eyes. Her face flamed."Not buying it."Irritation flared again and she clenched her hands into fists. She had to remind herself to keep her cool around him. She was supposed to be torturing him, not being tortured herself. Still, the thought that in less than twenty-four hours she'd have his lips on hers sent little heated jitters coursing through her body.She forced her stiff shoulders to shrug, mortified by her lack of acting ability in his presence. "You can believe what you like."He pulled the cling film from a platter of sandwiches and offered her the plate. Caitlyn picked up a smoked salmon piece and brought it to her lips. She groaned as the flavor of the bread and fish played across her taste buds. Jake's gaze went to her mouth and, feeling a little vindictive, she licked her lips. He swallowed and a thrill ran through her as she realized perhaps she really was torturing him.With his focus still on her lips, he asked, "Do you really want our first kiss to be in front of the camera?"The vindictive thrill vanished as panic started to creep in. She was alone with a man she barely knew for the second time in less than a day. Her thoughts were spinning with bad case scenarios and she couldn't even hear the voice of logic in her head telling her she was overreacting. All she could think of was she was there—literally flirting with danger—alone with Jake and no one had any idea where she was."Hey, Caitlyn, what's wrong?" Jake's eyes were serious and he looked concerned. Her inner fear must have shown in her expression, but she couldn't feel embarrassed about it yet. The panic was still forefront in her mind."Why did you bring me here?" She hated that her voice sounded small and frightened.His eyes widened in surprise. "I brought you here because it's the nicest place I've seen on the island and I wanted to spend time with you. Having dinner where we could watch the sun set was all I had in mind."She relaxed a little at his words. Jake sounded like he was telling the truth, and perhaps a little affronted she had doubted him. "I'm sorry, I overreacted." The voice of logic didn't have to whisper that in her head, it was obvious.He shrugged and a hint of a smile played around the edges of his mouth. "I won't force you to do anything you're not comfortable with. That's not my style." He paused, took a bite of his sandwich, and swallowed before he continued. "Though if you wanted something to happen, I certainly wouldn't protest."He winked at her and for an awful moment, Caitlyn had the wildest urge to close the distance between them and plant her lips on his, pulling herself against his well-sculpted chest."That won't ever happen," Caitlyn said with bite, trying to convince herself more than him.
Buy Link (all formats)
To be in with a chance to win the $5 gift card, or to be entered into the prize draw, just leave a comment telling me what your favourite holiday/vacation destination is (and don't forget your email address so we can get in touch if you win).
After, stop by Beachwalk Press’ blog to check out the links to the other authors’ websites for more chances to win.
Thanks for visiting and good luck!
XOXO
June 28, 2013
I need a hero...
Huge hi howareya to fellow Beachwalk Babe, Ashlynn Monroe. Ashlynn’s sharing a little bit about her new release, Reality Hero, which I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Zane is definitely my kind of superhero.
Author Name: Ashlynn MonroeTitle of book: Reality HeroRelease date: 6-17-13Sub-genre promoting (Contemporary, Paranormal, SciFi, etc): Fantasy/Superhero RomanceBuy Links: http://beachwalkpress.com/reality-her... Link: http://www.ashlynnmonroe.com/
Thank you so much for hosting me! I loved writing this book and I hope that readers will enjoy reading it as much as I adored the process of writing it. I am working on a novella sequel to this novel, Ella’s story. Enjoy Reality Hero, I can’t wait to hear what you think. I love reader email at authorashlynnmonroe@gmail.com!
[image error] Can reality TV handle a reluctant superhero bachelor, ten attention-seeking women, and one evil villain?
Dina Dell's career as a television producer has hit bottom. Desperate to save her job, she comes up with the idea for a reality show called I Want to Date a Superhero. But the only superhero bachelor she knows is the only man she's ever loved—Zane Blair.
Zane was once a normal human, but a traumatic childhood incident mutated him, along with Dina's sister and their friends. Dina was the only one who escaped without any superhero abilities. And while she might be the "normal" one, that only left her feeling like more of an outcast.
Her lack of powers put Zane in danger. Knowing that it was only a matter of time before someone used her to get to him, she left, breaking both their hearts in the process. After all the pain she caused him, will he be willing to help her now?Then an old enemy emerges, putting Dina's plans on hold. When her superhero friends are the ones who need help, Dina just might learn that sometimes little Miss Average can be a hero too.
Content Warning: graphic sexual content.
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Here’s an excerpt:
Zane looked at Dina in disbelief. Before he could stop himself, he was crushing her to him in a desperate kiss. His mouth ravished her with primitive savagery. Dina melted against him. Her lips parted and he slid his tongue into her mouth. She tasted so damn good. Feeling her body against his was an incredibly heady sensation. He never wanted to let her go. Her tongue slipped inside his mouth and explored. Zane growled and held her close for a second longer.He pulled back, searching her expression for any sign that she was ready to admit they belonged together. Her wide eyes gazed up at him, and her lips parted slightly. She flushed, looking incredibly sexy. Just looking at her made his cock stiffen.She put her forehead against his chin and closed her eyes. “You’d better go before someone comes to investigate how I am.”He pushed back from her. She was a damn stubborn woman. He must like to suffer, because that was part of her appeal. He’d always loved a challenge. “Someday, I won’t obey your every command, Di.”He had no idea just how much those old feelings still lived inside of her. She opened the door, this time he didn’t get it for her, and she ran up the stairs and into her building like the chicken she was. Her inner voice made clucking sounds the whole time she fled. Nothing terrified her quite like her longing for him. She wondered if he knew it and hoped he didn’t.She’d never get any rest and she had a mountain of work so she sat down and started going over everything. There was a lot more to putting on good TV than just turning on a camera. The phone rang and she jumped. Her hand slapped around on top of all the papers on the desk until she found her cellphone buried under them. Her eyes were so blurry that she didn’t even bother to look at the caller ID.“Hello,” Dina said. “I’ve never been ashamed of you until today. Dina, how could you? You know Zane would never let you down. You used his feelings to abuse his good heart. I’m so angry with you that I don’t even know the right words to express it. If you needed something, why didn’t you talk to me first? I could’ve helped you. We could’ve come up with something different.” There was a pause. Dina didn’t know what to say. It was a small relief when Ella continued.“He hates the media, and now he’ll not only just be on your show, but the tabloids will eat him alive too. They’ll do all they can to find out his secret identity. You know the lies those rags print. This will start a feeding frenzy.”Dina knew she deserved the tongue lashing, so she said nothing. She had no defense, because her twin was right.“Call this off. Please, as my sister, do this for me and save the best man in the city from this horrible mistake. I know how you feel about him, and you know how I feel about him. We both know how he feels about you.”There was another pause. Dina’s throat closed. She knew, and it tore at her heart.“Are you still there?” Ella sounded annoyed.“Yes,” Dina whispered brokenly.“When you left, you ripped out his guts. Don’t destroy his life. He still loves you.”“I know.” That was what made asking him to be on the show so damn hard.“I don’t know why you turned your back on us, but you owe him. We all do. He’s the best of us. We’ve lost Aaron. Don’t take Zane away too. If he’s exposed, God only knows what will happen to him—us. Don’t do this, Dina.”She bit her lip. She wanted to tell her sister she’d come to her senses, but it was too late.“Ella, I’m so sorry. I hate myself, but it’s too late. They’re already airing the promos on the network, and the casting call went out. In the morning, I’m going to have dozens of women begging me to be on this show. Zane and I have been over for a very long time. We both know which one of us is in his life. You should be with him, not me. I’m his Achilles heel.”“Being in his life isn’t the same as being in his heart, sis. He’s always loved you, and while we look alike, I’ll never be you. He wants you.”
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Author Name: Ashlynn MonroeTitle of book: Reality HeroRelease date: 6-17-13Sub-genre promoting (Contemporary, Paranormal, SciFi, etc): Fantasy/Superhero RomanceBuy Links: http://beachwalkpress.com/reality-her... Link: http://www.ashlynnmonroe.com/
Thank you so much for hosting me! I loved writing this book and I hope that readers will enjoy reading it as much as I adored the process of writing it. I am working on a novella sequel to this novel, Ella’s story. Enjoy Reality Hero, I can’t wait to hear what you think. I love reader email at authorashlynnmonroe@gmail.com!
[image error] Can reality TV handle a reluctant superhero bachelor, ten attention-seeking women, and one evil villain?
Dina Dell's career as a television producer has hit bottom. Desperate to save her job, she comes up with the idea for a reality show called I Want to Date a Superhero. But the only superhero bachelor she knows is the only man she's ever loved—Zane Blair.
Zane was once a normal human, but a traumatic childhood incident mutated him, along with Dina's sister and their friends. Dina was the only one who escaped without any superhero abilities. And while she might be the "normal" one, that only left her feeling like more of an outcast.
Her lack of powers put Zane in danger. Knowing that it was only a matter of time before someone used her to get to him, she left, breaking both their hearts in the process. After all the pain she caused him, will he be willing to help her now?Then an old enemy emerges, putting Dina's plans on hold. When her superhero friends are the ones who need help, Dina just might learn that sometimes little Miss Average can be a hero too.
Content Warning: graphic sexual content.
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Zane looked at Dina in disbelief. Before he could stop himself, he was crushing her to him in a desperate kiss. His mouth ravished her with primitive savagery. Dina melted against him. Her lips parted and he slid his tongue into her mouth. She tasted so damn good. Feeling her body against his was an incredibly heady sensation. He never wanted to let her go. Her tongue slipped inside his mouth and explored. Zane growled and held her close for a second longer.He pulled back, searching her expression for any sign that she was ready to admit they belonged together. Her wide eyes gazed up at him, and her lips parted slightly. She flushed, looking incredibly sexy. Just looking at her made his cock stiffen.She put her forehead against his chin and closed her eyes. “You’d better go before someone comes to investigate how I am.”He pushed back from her. She was a damn stubborn woman. He must like to suffer, because that was part of her appeal. He’d always loved a challenge. “Someday, I won’t obey your every command, Di.”He had no idea just how much those old feelings still lived inside of her. She opened the door, this time he didn’t get it for her, and she ran up the stairs and into her building like the chicken she was. Her inner voice made clucking sounds the whole time she fled. Nothing terrified her quite like her longing for him. She wondered if he knew it and hoped he didn’t.She’d never get any rest and she had a mountain of work so she sat down and started going over everything. There was a lot more to putting on good TV than just turning on a camera. The phone rang and she jumped. Her hand slapped around on top of all the papers on the desk until she found her cellphone buried under them. Her eyes were so blurry that she didn’t even bother to look at the caller ID.“Hello,” Dina said. “I’ve never been ashamed of you until today. Dina, how could you? You know Zane would never let you down. You used his feelings to abuse his good heart. I’m so angry with you that I don’t even know the right words to express it. If you needed something, why didn’t you talk to me first? I could’ve helped you. We could’ve come up with something different.” There was a pause. Dina didn’t know what to say. It was a small relief when Ella continued.“He hates the media, and now he’ll not only just be on your show, but the tabloids will eat him alive too. They’ll do all they can to find out his secret identity. You know the lies those rags print. This will start a feeding frenzy.”Dina knew she deserved the tongue lashing, so she said nothing. She had no defense, because her twin was right.“Call this off. Please, as my sister, do this for me and save the best man in the city from this horrible mistake. I know how you feel about him, and you know how I feel about him. We both know how he feels about you.”There was another pause. Dina’s throat closed. She knew, and it tore at her heart.“Are you still there?” Ella sounded annoyed.“Yes,” Dina whispered brokenly.“When you left, you ripped out his guts. Don’t destroy his life. He still loves you.”“I know.” That was what made asking him to be on the show so damn hard.“I don’t know why you turned your back on us, but you owe him. We all do. He’s the best of us. We’ve lost Aaron. Don’t take Zane away too. If he’s exposed, God only knows what will happen to him—us. Don’t do this, Dina.”She bit her lip. She wanted to tell her sister she’d come to her senses, but it was too late.“Ella, I’m so sorry. I hate myself, but it’s too late. They’re already airing the promos on the network, and the casting call went out. In the morning, I’m going to have dozens of women begging me to be on this show. Zane and I have been over for a very long time. We both know which one of us is in his life. You should be with him, not me. I’m his Achilles heel.”“Being in his life isn’t the same as being in his heart, sis. He’s always loved you, and while we look alike, I’ll never be you. He wants you.”
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June 27, 2013
And the winner is…
First (because I’m a tease) I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who commented, shared, and joined Rae & I for our release day last Thursday. Your support was fabulous and greatly appreciated.
My brother wasn’t around for this raffle, so I left the picking a name out of a hat (well, empty coffee cup as that's all we had on hand) to my overly excited colleague who pulled…
Jill Steeples!
Congratulations Jill, you’ve won the Amazon gift card I had up for grabs. Though I don’t have your email address. Please send me an email at aimeeduffy11(at)gmail(dot)com and I’ll hook you up :o)
And there’s another fantastic HarperImpulse book out today, Confessions of a Chalet girl. Click here to find out more.
xoxo
My brother wasn’t around for this raffle, so I left the picking a name out of a hat (well, empty coffee cup as that's all we had on hand) to my overly excited colleague who pulled…
Jill Steeples!
Congratulations Jill, you’ve won the Amazon gift card I had up for grabs. Though I don’t have your email address. Please send me an email at aimeeduffy11(at)gmail(dot)com and I’ll hook you up :o)
And there’s another fantastic HarperImpulse book out today, Confessions of a Chalet girl. Click here to find out more.
xoxo
Confessions of a Chalet Girl - Out now!
Today I have the lovely Lorraine Wilson on the blog celebrating her debut release with HarperImpulse, Confessions of a Chalet Girl.
Thank you so much for coming over to let me pick your brains! You may regret that in a minute :o). I have a few questions about your latest release that I am just dying to get my hands on.
Can you sum up Confessions of a Chalet Girl?
‘Confessions of a Chalet Girl’ is a fun, flirty read that promises snow, sex and secrets! A recent Goodreads review said it was “All in all a fun and cute romance with some steamy scenes.” I’m pretty happy with that summary!
My Pinterest Story Board is probably the best way to sum up the feel of the story - http://pinterest.com/lorrainecwilson/confessions-of-a-chalet-girl/
What made you choose Verbier as the location for Confessions of a Chalet Girl?
Verbier is a very exclusive ski resort but it also has a lively après-ski circuit so I think it makes a perfect story setting. Plus you’ve got outdoor hot tubs, roaring log fires, it’s snowing…all pretty romantic!
Sounds dreamy! Do you enjoy skiing? Have you been before?
I did used to ski but my main reason for wanting to use it as a setting is that I love the Alps – I travel to Switzerland a lot and know the locations pretty well. It’s a beautiful backdrop for a story. I’m actually setting out for Switzerland again today (27th) - we’re renting a chalet and I’ll be sitting in the mountains writing my next story!
(Aimee butting in – I thought you were going to take me in your suitcase?)
Are the Swiss men lush?
Ahem, let’s just say that skiing attracts some really fit men and they flock from pretty much every nation, you can take your pick ;-)
Now I’m very put out that you left without me. For twats (me) who don’t know what a chalet girl is, can you tell us a bit about Holly’s job?
Chalet girls live in the same chalet as the paying guests and have to work pretty hard but they get free board and lodge and usually get a ski pass thrown in as well. As long as they get up to make the breakfasts/beds/cakes/clean etc. the rest of their time is their own. Although sometimes they might be expected to entertain the guests…
Sounds kinky, though that may be because I’m in full erotica mode right now hehe. So, who was the inspiration for Scott? I have a soft spot for Michael Weatherly (from NCIS) and in one photo in particular I think he looks the part.
Do you have a picture?
Oh, now he is nice...
And Holly, what’s her confessions, or is that a secret? You gotta give me something, June 27th is a long time to wait :o) *Note. It was at the time, but I’ll have found out not long after I’ve posted this, Yay!
I couldn’t possibly give away my heroine’s secrets – she’d never forgive me ;-)
Tease!
Thank you so much for coming Lorraine, really can’t wait to read it! Here’s a little about Confessions of a Chalet Girl to get you in the mood.
Blurb: Set in the exclusive Swiss ski resort of Verbier, the winter playground of the rich and famous, Confessions of a Chalet Girl is a fun and flirty contemporary romance novella from the fabulous Lorraine Wilson.The slopes seriously start to heat up when chalet girl Holly is propositioned by her sexy new boss!
Excerpt from ‘Confessions of a Chalet Girl’
“Get it off!" Shouts and wolf whistles filled the packed bar. Embarrassment prickled at Holly Buchanan's skin. Chalet girl initiation? Huh, why not just throw her to the lions and have done with it?Swallowing hard, she scanned the crowd. Could she pull this off? They looked inebriated enough to have their designer wool scarves pulled over their eyes.Bras of all colours and sizes dangled from the wooden beams of the bar's ceiling, resembling pastel-coloured Christmas decorations. 'The Wonderbar', the venue for her first night out in Verbier was, despite appearances, not a seedy strip joint but a favourite haunt of savvy seasonnaires. Not to mention the occasional billionaire.She heard it grew pretty steamy in the small hours. Not that she was planning on sticking around to see. No way was she dancing on a table.A throbbing tension headache pulsated against her temples. What the frick am I doing here?Enduring ritual humiliation in return for the ten free shots her team would get if she whipped off her bra was hardly her idea of a good night out."Off, off, off."Her heart performed a neat back flip down to the soles of her boots. Come on Holly, work it! You can do it.“Off, off, off.”She took a deep breath and stepped forward. It wasn't as if she even wanted the blasted drinks but failure was not an option. Fitting in was going to be difficult. Her wavy auburn hair contrasted with the straight, identikit caramel locks of the other chalet girls and a glimpse in the mirror confirmed she was paler than an anaemic ghost beside their healthy tans. She'd packed for winter, not clubbing and her cheap cashmere sweater clashed with the other chalet girls' strappy, sparkly tops that defied the sub-zero temperatures outside. “Off, off, off,” the chanting grew louder and more impatient.I hate, hate, hate this…She slid one hand up underneath her jumper, giving silent thanks to veteran chalet girl Sophie who'd warned her about the initiation. It’d given her time to come up with a miraculous idea. An idea that had to work because no way was she doing this for real.
If for some inexplicable reason that hasn’t convinced you, here’s what the reviewers are saying…“This was such an amazingly intriguing novella. It was sexy and fun. All the things I look for in a good read." Confessions of a Book Whore“All in all a fun and cute romance with some steamy scenes. Definitely a read lovers of the genre will enjoy.” Goodreads review"The setting might be cold but the romance is HOT!" One More Page reviewBuy it here: Amazon UK / Amazon US
Thank you so much for coming over to let me pick your brains! You may regret that in a minute :o). I have a few questions about your latest release that I am just dying to get my hands on.
Can you sum up Confessions of a Chalet Girl?
‘Confessions of a Chalet Girl’ is a fun, flirty read that promises snow, sex and secrets! A recent Goodreads review said it was “All in all a fun and cute romance with some steamy scenes.” I’m pretty happy with that summary!
My Pinterest Story Board is probably the best way to sum up the feel of the story - http://pinterest.com/lorrainecwilson/confessions-of-a-chalet-girl/
What made you choose Verbier as the location for Confessions of a Chalet Girl?
Verbier is a very exclusive ski resort but it also has a lively après-ski circuit so I think it makes a perfect story setting. Plus you’ve got outdoor hot tubs, roaring log fires, it’s snowing…all pretty romantic!
Sounds dreamy! Do you enjoy skiing? Have you been before?
I did used to ski but my main reason for wanting to use it as a setting is that I love the Alps – I travel to Switzerland a lot and know the locations pretty well. It’s a beautiful backdrop for a story. I’m actually setting out for Switzerland again today (27th) - we’re renting a chalet and I’ll be sitting in the mountains writing my next story!
(Aimee butting in – I thought you were going to take me in your suitcase?)
Are the Swiss men lush?
Ahem, let’s just say that skiing attracts some really fit men and they flock from pretty much every nation, you can take your pick ;-)
Now I’m very put out that you left without me. For twats (me) who don’t know what a chalet girl is, can you tell us a bit about Holly’s job?
Chalet girls live in the same chalet as the paying guests and have to work pretty hard but they get free board and lodge and usually get a ski pass thrown in as well. As long as they get up to make the breakfasts/beds/cakes/clean etc. the rest of their time is their own. Although sometimes they might be expected to entertain the guests…
Sounds kinky, though that may be because I’m in full erotica mode right now hehe. So, who was the inspiration for Scott? I have a soft spot for Michael Weatherly (from NCIS) and in one photo in particular I think he looks the part.
Do you have a picture?
Oh, now he is nice...And Holly, what’s her confessions, or is that a secret? You gotta give me something, June 27th is a long time to wait :o) *Note. It was at the time, but I’ll have found out not long after I’ve posted this, Yay!
I couldn’t possibly give away my heroine’s secrets – she’d never forgive me ;-)
Tease!
Thank you so much for coming Lorraine, really can’t wait to read it! Here’s a little about Confessions of a Chalet Girl to get you in the mood.
Blurb: Set in the exclusive Swiss ski resort of Verbier, the winter playground of the rich and famous, Confessions of a Chalet Girl is a fun and flirty contemporary romance novella from the fabulous Lorraine Wilson.The slopes seriously start to heat up when chalet girl Holly is propositioned by her sexy new boss!
Excerpt from ‘Confessions of a Chalet Girl’
“Get it off!" Shouts and wolf whistles filled the packed bar. Embarrassment prickled at Holly Buchanan's skin. Chalet girl initiation? Huh, why not just throw her to the lions and have done with it?Swallowing hard, she scanned the crowd. Could she pull this off? They looked inebriated enough to have their designer wool scarves pulled over their eyes.Bras of all colours and sizes dangled from the wooden beams of the bar's ceiling, resembling pastel-coloured Christmas decorations. 'The Wonderbar', the venue for her first night out in Verbier was, despite appearances, not a seedy strip joint but a favourite haunt of savvy seasonnaires. Not to mention the occasional billionaire.She heard it grew pretty steamy in the small hours. Not that she was planning on sticking around to see. No way was she dancing on a table.A throbbing tension headache pulsated against her temples. What the frick am I doing here?Enduring ritual humiliation in return for the ten free shots her team would get if she whipped off her bra was hardly her idea of a good night out."Off, off, off."Her heart performed a neat back flip down to the soles of her boots. Come on Holly, work it! You can do it.“Off, off, off.”She took a deep breath and stepped forward. It wasn't as if she even wanted the blasted drinks but failure was not an option. Fitting in was going to be difficult. Her wavy auburn hair contrasted with the straight, identikit caramel locks of the other chalet girls and a glimpse in the mirror confirmed she was paler than an anaemic ghost beside their healthy tans. She'd packed for winter, not clubbing and her cheap cashmere sweater clashed with the other chalet girls' strappy, sparkly tops that defied the sub-zero temperatures outside. “Off, off, off,” the chanting grew louder and more impatient.I hate, hate, hate this…She slid one hand up underneath her jumper, giving silent thanks to veteran chalet girl Sophie who'd warned her about the initiation. It’d given her time to come up with a miraculous idea. An idea that had to work because no way was she doing this for real.
If for some inexplicable reason that hasn’t convinced you, here’s what the reviewers are saying…“This was such an amazingly intriguing novella. It was sexy and fun. All the things I look for in a good read." Confessions of a Book Whore“All in all a fun and cute romance with some steamy scenes. Definitely a read lovers of the genre will enjoy.” Goodreads review"The setting might be cold but the romance is HOT!" One More Page reviewBuy it here: Amazon UK / Amazon US
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