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BOOK NEWS! 
I have a new book coming out in July! 
My new erotica short entitled, A Little Sex & Magic, was picked up by Hot Ink Press. I'm so excited to share this tale with you. It's scheduled to release in July. 
More details to come as they become available. 


In the meantime, visit my Website or Facebook page to keep up to date. 

BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING

Now that the turkey's gone and everyone is thinking about Christmas shopping on Black Friday.... Don't forget to fill your Kindle~ Books make an excellent gift for you or someone else. Most titles can be bought and gifted later too~

The best thing about today is, all my backlist titles are on SALE!!


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Rambling About Parties, Plush, Books and Dolls

Wow, it's been a while since I stopped by the blog. It feels so neglected! Even though I haven't updated, I assure you that I've been a busy, busy girl! Writing. I'm always writing. In fact, I have a Young Adult novel about to debut with a new publisher, Crushing Hearts and Black Butterflies. The book's title is: The Bad Wolf. You can learn more about it and even add it to your Goodreads list by clicking the cover.

I'm also throwing a release party on December 6th for it. Click HERE to join the celebration. We're having lots of fun games and prizes! 
As for my other endeavors, well, they've been a bit rocky to tell the truth. My other passion and hobby's busiest season is well before Halloween on through Christmas. Due to medical hardships, my doll making had slowed to a crawl and I fell terribly behind. I did not meet my (personal) quota for Halloween and I'm still feeling the negativity this Christmas season. In the meantime, I've taken to making simple things like felt plushies, which are soooo not what I usually make. LOL An example:



But never fear, loves. Your dark girl is back and is nearing completion of one of her hotter adult novels. You might recall Book One of the Netherworld Seires: Marked Souls? Well, book two is nearing the end and it's  even hotter than the first. There's even a few twists in there I didn't even expect!! 
And lastly, in case you were still worried that I wasn't back to normal... I finished making this Darkling just this morning. 


And if you're so inclined, you can find out more about the Darklings right HERE. 

Hot Halloween Heroes Winner!

Congrats go to Erin F. for winning the ecopy - Of A Darker Nature in the Hot Halloween Heroes blog hop. You've been emailed. :) 

Hot HALLOWEEN Heroes GIVEAWAY!!

Welcome to the Hot Halloween Heroes Giveaway Hop!Halloween is the perfect time to celebrate our favorite paranormal romance heroes and share them with others.
For me, it's hard to tag just one kind of hero. I've loved vampires for as long as I can remember. Whether it is Dimitri from the VA series, the guys from the BDB, Eric from the Sookie Stackhouse series, or my very own Marcus from Of A Darker Nature -- I love them all! 
In all fairness, I enjoy reading and writing about other things such as demons, werewolfs, etc. And no matter what they are, I tend to fall for any hero in a well written book. ;) 
So, dear readers, I'm curious what is YOUR favorite kind of hero? Werewolf? Demon? Vampire? Fae? Something else?  Leave a comment below and tell me what  kind of hero you adore and why he's your favorite. Please, no copy and pasting. 
And while you mull that over, let me give you a little taste of my novel Of A Darker Nature (which is up for grabs, btw). 

Emily Cross reads the memories of the deceased. Working at a funeral home might not be a logical choice, but for Emily, it's a natural one. When she's attacked, the creatures she thought were folklore become too real. As she's being drained of life, the cadaver on the next table rises and fights them off. Feeling a connection to her hero, she vows to find him. 
Marcus Dane doesn't know how he ended up in a mortuary. As an Enforcer for the Mistress of the City, he's been following leads regarding a powerful witch who aims to exterminate his blood-clan. Emily is entangled romantically with a vampire, his angry Mistress who doesn't like sharing her servants, and an incredibly powerful witch who realizes killing Emily is the gateway to what she wants. By the end, Emily must figure out who she can trust and who has the darkest nature of all.
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I loved this book. It had a spunky heroine, a scythe-wielding, biker hunk, a teenage ghost and one evil little girl, who could give Samara Morgan from The Ring a run for her money. Micah was a kick-butt heroine, who had every intention of putting her second chance at life to good use, starting with her new body and a makeover. Her teenage guide or Shepherd from the other side, Anna, was like a best friend, little sister and mother hen all in one. In short, she made an excellent “sidekick”.  - Bitten By Paranormal Romance I am enamored with this new world and its cast of ghostly and undead friends. I am also smiling rather goofily at the hot, risky romance between a bad boy and a risk taker. It is wild, crazy and could well be unstable but it satisfies the romantic itch and the sex scenes are hot as hell. Clay’s hand has crafted a great bedside or bath-side story here with a jolt of fresh paranormal juiciness running through it. - Long and Short Reviews 
Praise for Marked Souls 
I really like this story. The outcome is unexpected. This story had demons, magic and betrayal. In addition, dealing with Cole’s dark secret throws in some suspense, too. All of the pieces tie together smoothly, which makes for a great read. This book seems a promising start to a new series, and I look forward to reading more about the world and its characters. - Coffee Time Romance



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Sunday Snippet - Hot and Handcuffed, a Marked Souls excerpt

A Sexy Sunday Snippet of Marked Souls seemed appropriate since I'm working on the book's sequel as we speak. I just adore these characters. They aren't perfect - they're flawed like you wouldn't believe. Hell, half the time they create their own problems. But no matter what, they can't deny the attraction that sparks between them. 
This scene takes place after Cole has caught Alex (short for Alexandra) and she's got nowhere left to run. Enjoy! 


The handcuffs jerked against the headboard, but her hands remained above her head. The sweater bunched around her shoulders, and she wished he’d remove it so she could expose herself to him entirely.

He sat up then grinned in a depraved manner. “You’re at my
mercy, Alex.”

Alex may have answered with a moan. She couldn't be sure of anything at this point. Her body tingled and ached for his touch. She squirmed beneath him, growing frustrated when he gave her a
wickedly sexy smile.

The sweater impeded her view of the delicious, sexy man between her legs. Without warning, Cole gripped the front of the sweater and the shirt beneath. Within seconds he’d ripped them wide open, fully exposing her. His green gaze drank her in, and his smile was full of lust and familiarity. Finally, his warm hand cupped a breast. He stroked and rolled the swollen bud with adept fingers. Cole moved up her body, and her legs tightened around his waist. The head of his cock touched her honeyed opening, but still he didn't enter. He allowed the tip to slide against her, all the while teasing and tempting with promise.

“I need to touch you.” She jerked at the headboard, twisting her upper body in an attempt to free herself.

Instead of denying her request, his mouth closed over a puckered nipple. He explored it with teeth and tongue, making her entire body hum with need. Then he did the same to the other. His fingers stroked down her stomach to swirl through in the curls between her legs. He slid a finger inside her then flicked his thumb
against the bud of flesh nestled there.

She thrust her hips against his hand, begging for more. His head rested against her stomach, and his lips curved into a smile. “Like that, don’t you?”

Alex jerked her arms, wishing to be freed of the restraints. She needed to touch him, feel him in her hands and give him the same pleasure that she was receiving. She was about to ask him to release her again, but all cognizant thought left her as his sinful mouth trailed back down her body.

Cole kissed her calves and the sensitive area behind her knee. His hand slid up her legs, between her thighs. Alex was beyond caring about anything but the maddening pleasure this man was administering.

For the second time tonight, he withdrew his fingers. Alex twisted and thrashed against the bed. Again, he’d brought her to the edge of climax then taken her source of satisfaction away.

“Please.” Her throat was dry from all the heavy breathing and moaning she’d done. “Please, I can’t take any more.”

“Tell me what you want.” His hands stroked down her ribcage.

She lifted her head to stare at him. Her gaze drifted from his face down to his uncircumcised penis. At this moment, it was the most beautiful thing she’d ever seen. She hoped he’d at least take her hands from the headboard so she could touch and explore that extra bit of skin. She licked her lips and fantasized about how he might taste.

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Emblazed by Nikki Narvaez plus a GIVEAWAY!!

Synopsis:Three days. Three days seems like a lot of time, but not when you are racing to save the one you love. Not when time is against you. Three days is all Jace has to save Brielle, to prevent both of their deaths. Both have more to battle than they ever imagined while they fight for their lives, their souls, and their love. Will Jace be able to rescue Brielle, or will the fate of the world die with her?    
Buy Envisioned (Book 1) Now:Amazon / Barnes & Noble / KoboBuy Emblazed (Book 2) Now:Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Smashwords / KoboMeet the Author:Facebook / Goodreads / WebsiteMy name is Nikki Narvaez. I was born and raised in San Antonio, TX, where I currently live with my husband, our two dogs, Bella and Oreo, and our cat, Cupcake. I have been teaching for four years, but I hope to become a full-time writer and stay at home mom one day. I am 27 years old, and have three older sisters who have blessed me with four nephews and one niece. In my free time, I love to write and play Texas Hold 'Em poker.Teaser:We went back upstairs to our room, where Brielle headed straight for the balcony doors, opening them and letting the crisp, ocean breeze flow into our room. She walked out and propped her arms on the banister of the balcony railing as she gazed out over the sea. I walked up behind her, wrapping my arms around her, placing them on top of hers and pressing our bodies together. Her emotions were everywhere, consisting of concern, fear, anger, and guilt. I rubbed her arms, letting my touch wash over her in an attempt to erase the feelings plaguing her. She leaned back into me as she sighed, “Jace, I -” “Shh, mi amante,” I whispered in her ear, cutting her off. “Don't worry about anything right now. Let's enjoy this last bit of peace together before we are thrown back into chaos.” Surprisingly, she didn't try to argue. Her body relaxed against me and she pulled my arms to wrap around her waist before laying hers on top of mine. Our bond thrived as we held one another, the electricity humming over our skin and cocooning us in our love while drowning out the rest of the world until there was nothing but us. I dipped my head down before grazing my lips along Brielle's neck. Every feeling was intensified with our connection so intricately synchronized, and I could feel our desire increasing with each intoxicating touch. My hands traveled to her sides before trailing under her shirt to touch her silky skin. They moved upwards to capture her supple breasts, the nipples of which were already hardened with arousal. Her hands had made their way to the back of my head, fisting themselves in my hair as my mouth laved her delicate neck. My cock stiffened with desire from the sensations of touching and tasting her, pressing against her ass as soft moans escaped her. I trailed one of my hands down her stomach before slipping under the waistband of her shorts and beneath the lacy fabric of her panties. Her sex was drenched with her desire, and I let my fingers play within her moist, delicate folds. I bit her earlobe lightly as I growled, “Fuck, you are so wet for me already, baby.” She moaned again as continued to intricately trace my fingers along her pussy. Gods, I wanted to taste her desire so badly. I spun her around, moving my hands to unbutton her shorts and pull them off before removing her panties. She went for my jeans, but I pushed her hands away and shook my head as I rumbled, “I wanna taste you, baby; need to taste how much you want me before I fuck you.” I grabbed her hips and propped her on the railing of the balcony before kneeling before her and gripping her hips to keep her from falling. I pulled her closer, until her ass was on the edge of the railing before draping each of her legs over my shoulders and giving her a mischievous smirk, “Hold on.” My tongue slowly traced the insides of her thighs, which were damp with her desire. I greedily savored her sweetness as I slowly inched closer to her apex. I took my time, slowly licking within her folds and nibbling her clit. I pulled and teased it with my teeth as she writhed against me before plunging my tongue within her core. She moaned loudly as more of her nectar flooded my mouth, her pussy already pulsing around my tongue as she neared orgasm. I moved my hands from her hips to her ass, gripping tightly and pulling her closer as I devoured her, my tongue delving deep inside until she shuddered her release against my mouth. I eagerly suckled the rest of the sweet juices from her sex, licking it clean before I stood. I kept my hands supporting her as she slowly eased off the railing and stood on shaky legs. I was far from done with her. Just in case we might not make it out of the Underworld, I wanted to savor every second I had with her, and I was going to spend the rest of the day doing exactly that. I stripped off her shirt, tossing it to the deck of the balcony with the rest of her clothes before inching her back against the railing, pressing my body against hers. She hurriedly pulled my shirt off before undoing the button of my shorts and sliding them down my legs, along with my boxer-briefs. I turned her around before pushing her down until she was bent over the railing. I spread her legs apart from behind as I eased my cock to her slick entrance. She groaned as I slowly entered her, clutching the railing with both hands as I began to thrust inside her. One of my hands held onto her hip, and the other trailed up her back to grab her hair, which had curtained over her shoulders and spread down her back, her head tilted upwards while moaning my name. I grunted, “You like that, baby? Like when I fuck you like this?” Her cries of pleasure grew louder as she moaned, “Yes, baby. I love it when you fuck me!” Damn, she was so sexy when she sounded like that. All the noises emanating from her were slowly unraveling my control, especially when combined with the amazing sensations of our bond. As I felt my release approaching, I stopped, wanting to watch her face as I made her come. I carefully turned her over, supporting her body, making sure to stay within her warmth as her legs were wrapped around me and her back was against the railing. I resumed my thrusts, bracing one hand on the railing while the other gripped her ass as I plunged in and out of her. I leaned down to take her breast in my mouth as my gaze traveled up to her face. She arched against me, supporting herself on the balcony with her elbows while moans of pleasure escaped her open mouth as her eyes closed in ecstasy. Her pussy throbbed around me as we both neared climax. I pulled her off the balcony and carried her to our bed, laying her down on the edge and inching her back until we reached the center of the mattress. I resumed my thrusts as I claimed her mouth, our tongues joining instantly as we devoured one another. Our hands frantically roamed over each other's bodies as Brielle took me deeper and deeper into her center, taking everything I was giving her. Her pussy tightened around my shaft as she climaxed. The throbbing of her walls against my cock and her throaty moans sent me into ecstasy, my cum coating her walls with my release. I rolled to my side, panting heavily to catch my breath, but Brielle continued to roll us until she was on top of me with my dick still enclosed inside her. Her hair was wild with damp curls and sweat glistened over her skin. She looked down at me through hooded eyes, causing my cock to harden again. “My turn."  
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Sexy Sunday Snippet ~ GRADING THE CURVE ~ NICOLA CAMERON

BLURB:

Ellen Ragsdale is a scholarship student who just wants to get her college degree and start her life. Alexander Cord is a widowed English professor who hides his loneliness behind a sardonic facade. School rules have kept them at arm’s length all year long. But on the last night of Ellen’s college career, the two of them risk everything to find out if their mutual attraction is more than a classroom crush.

EXCERPT

“Did you know that you always blush when you talk to me?” he said quietly. “It’s charming. You look like a medieval maiden receiving her first suitor.”

It felt like someone had painted fire across her skin. She ducked her head, staring dumbly at the hallway’s scarred paint. He couldn't know. Nobody knew that about her. It wasn't that obvious.
Was it?

“Interesting.” She could hear the smile in his voice. “I meant it as a compliment, but perhaps I struck closer to the truth than I’d intended.” He moved closer, and she could feel the heat from his whole body now, warming her like an invisible caress. “Are you?”

She swallowed hard. He couldn't be asking what she thought he was asking. “A-am I—”

“A maiden. A virgin. I believe a popular term is ‘unicorn bait.’” His voice dropped, turning into a soft rumble. “I have to admit, I’m puzzled as to how someone as lovely and intelligent as you could still be virginal.”

Her entire face now felt like it was on fire. She’d gone on the occasional date, usually doubling with Keisha or Dianne, but once the guys found out what her schedule was like they didn't bother calling again. “Too busy, I guess. Working, studying.”

To her surprise, cool fingers slid under her chin, gently turning her face up. “What a shame,” Cord said, his voice low and soft. “But if it’s of any consolation, men your age do tend to be rather slapdash and impatient when it comes to women. I assure you, you haven’t missed out on much by skipping the undergraduate sexual circus.” The façade of the academic disappeared. Underneath was a man she didn't know, warm and standing so close to her. “That being said, I wonder … would you be willing to consider me?”

“What—” Her throat clicked, it was so dry. She swallowed and tried again. “What are you saying?”

He tilted his head to the side. “I want to take you to bed, Miss Ragsdale. I want to kiss that pink mouth of yours, undress you ever so slowly, play with those gorgeous breasts and suck your nipples before I caress every inch of your body. I want to bury my tongue between your legs and lap at your clit, and when you’re dripping wet I want to bury my cock in you. I want to see that sweet mouth of yours open and scream my name as I make you come over and over again.” Now she could smell his cologne, something masculine, woody, and underneath that, the musk of clean male. “Come home with me tonight, Miss Ragsdale. Let me make love to you. I promise you, you won’t regret it.”

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Nicola Cameron is an expatriate Chicagoan who has lived in England, Canada, Holland, and Sweden, and keeps a confusing amalgamation of languages in her head as a result. Currently located in the clavicle of Texas, she has finally mastered the proper use of "y'all," much to her Chicago family's dismay.
Despite a healthy interest in sex since puberty, it wasn't until 2012 that Nicola decided to try writing about it. As it turned out, the skills she picked up during her SF writing career transferred rather nicely to erotic romance. When not writing, she wrangles cats, smooches her husband, makes dolls of dubious and questionable identity, and thanks almighty Cthulhu that she doesn’t have to work for a major telecommunications company any more (because there’s BDSM, and then there’s just plain torture...). 
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Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

Ah, the allure of forbidden love... My favorite kind!! Today, I bring you the latest from Anais Morgan. She's sharing a snippet from her latest novel, Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now. 


Blurb:  When they finally find love, can it survive the scrutiny?
Vincent’s days at work are spent admiring a hot hunk of man flesh named Jason. Unfortunately, Jason is straight—or so Vincent believes. When Jason asks Vincent out to a sporting event, he confesses he’s interested, and Vince has no problem exploring these feelings with Jason. After a night of passion, they decide they've held back their true feelings for too long and want to try a committed relationship.
Just as things start to work for them, their boss finds out that they’re gay. He turns them in for on-the-clock PDA and tells their co-workers. Can Vincent and Jason’s relationship hold up against that kind of hatred?

Sexy Snippet:  A knock came on the door. I walked over and unlocked the deadbolt. Jason smiled as I opened it. He stepped on the threshold, his brows furrowing the way they always had at work. Something was bothering him.“We good?” I asked.He hesitated before answering. “Yeah. Can I talk to you about something?”“Sure.” I stepped aside to allow him to come in farther. After closing the door, I asked, “What’s up?”He waited a few seconds, concern warping his gaze. I began to worry.Jason said, “Look, Vincent, I know you’re gay.”My teeth chattered while my stomach dropped between my knees. How did he find out? I’d been so careful, always watching my back. My hands shook, my knees wanted to knock so I leaned on one foot, trying to play it cool. “How did … you … umm. Well you see—”Jason held up his hands in defense. Smiling, he said, “Look, I’m not mad. Actually, I think you’re cute.” He paused. “I’ve always thought something was wrong with me. I love sex, but mostly anal. Women turn me on, but not the way men seem to. Maybe I’m bi? I don’t know. But I want to find out.”And did I ever want to pull him to my side. I smiled at him, my hands quivering and whispered, “I’ll help you.”Jason took a step closer. He wrapped his fingers in my hair and pulled me in for a kiss. At first he puckered, unsure of what to do. I led him, kissing his bottom lip gently. He molded his lips to mine, following my lead.“Want me to help you figure that out?” I opened his mouth with my own, sliding my tongue in. He massaged mine back, licking and playing with it. My body, and my cock, reacted to his touch. I wanted to break away and hug him, maybe jump for joy. But no, I couldn’t. I didn’t want the kiss to end.Jason let out a small moan and I wanted him even more. Fuck the game, we could do this all night. I slid my hand up to the back of his neck. His hair stood on end. What did this mean? Could he be turned on, too? Or was he mortified? Jason pulled back, gazing into my eyes. His were wide. He hated it, I could tell. He didn’t want it.“That was … weird,” he said.“I’m sorry.”He smirked. “I didn’t say I didn’t like it.” My cock twitched with his words. Wow. “That did just happen, didn’t it?” 
Liked what you've read? Want to read more? Anais is hosting a giveaway. She'll be on 13 blogs over the Labor Day weekend to promote Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now. All you have to do is comment on any of the blogs. Want more chances to win? Visit all of the blogs and comment! The more you comment, the better your chances. It’s that simple.
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