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Blog Tour Stop - Review of Lethal Obsession by Shandra Miller

Synopsis:

Angela Martin is chief detective for the Moose Creek, N.C., police department, when a possible murder call comes in. At the scene she finds the body of a woman, hanging from hands bound overhead, eyes blindfolded, mouth gagged. Red whip marks crisscross the woman’s buttocks, the back of her legs. She recognizes the scene, knows exactly what happened to the woman before she died, because Det. Angela Martin was bound and blindfolded, gagged and whipped exactly as this woman had been. By a man she met on line.
A killer.
A master whose power over her is so strong she’s willing to risk everything – her career, even her life – to be with him again.
LETHAL OBSESSION is a novel of desire and domination, suspicion and fear, and the mysterious way those emotions mingle into an inescapable pull, one that might cost Angela her life. 

My Thoughts:
As I make pretty clear on my review submission page, I’m rather picky about what kind of erotic writing I’ll read. I tend to be a little prudish, for lack of a better word (yes, I see the irony), about it because I don’t really go for the whole BDSM thing (much of the reason I can’t seem to make myself read more than one chapter of Fifty Shades of Grey so far - well...plus it bored me   ).That said, I did know what I was getting into when I decided to participate in Shandra Miller ’s blog tour and review her new novel, which does contain BDSM, and therefore prepared myself accordingly to review based on the quality of the writing, period. Now,  I always try to do that anyway, cuz I feel that's what a good and fair reviewer does. Just because I don't care for scifi (for example) doesn't mean I'm gonna give a scifi book a crappy review if it's still well-written...ya feelin' me? Therefore...
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. Unlike some erotic material I’ve read, Ms. Miller is a stylish writer and her work felt like any other book I may have purchased by a big publishing house in a brick and mortar bookstore - the quality totally holds up in comparison. Her lead character is nicely developed and even in instances when Angela herself didn’t understand her own motivations, the author allows us to experience that internal battle along with her as she navigates her questionable decisions. We get to invest in her instead of just taking on the roles of disconnected voyeurs. And trust, Angela makes many a WTF decision in this book! More than once I found myself yelling at my Kindle (app), “What are you doing, you crazy bitch?! You’re gonna get yourself killed! Brutally!!!”   But I never got the impression that Angela was unintelligent or weak (a major pet peeve for me for female characters in any genre); rather she seemed to be at a major crossroads in her life and having been rejected for so long by her husband, was desperate to feel wanted and alive again. Her flirtation with serious danger also (obviously) contributed to the suspense. While I am a slow reader because of the bazillion commitments I have going on, I still found myself trying to sneak in 20 minutes here and there to find out what happens next whenever I could.
The erotic pieces of the book fit in nicely with what was actually happening in the story and not a single sex scene felt gratuitous, which I personally found refreshing (let’s face it, erotica isn’t exactly known for its tastefulness as a general rule  ). I also give the author extra kudos for never going excessively blue with the language, proving that erotica can be hot without being trashy (I admittedly fail at this miserably – although I’m not exactly trying, either  ). Miller does a superb job of making the powerful draw of the BDSM lifestyle an understandable one on an emotional level as opposed to merely creating a string of sexual scenarios that lack motivation. There's plenty of deviant steam here, but there is also an interesting, compelling story. And that is shizzle I can appreciate.
My only minor complaints with this book are a) that big ole miserable cliff hanger at the end (boooooo! I have to know NOW!), b) I’m a freak for back story so I wouldn’t have minded learning more about Angela as a person - her past, her prior relationship with her husband, etc., (I feel there was room for it, as it seemed like a pretty quick read) and c) Shandra’s writing style is so zen that on occasion I would have liked a touch more angst sprinkled in here and there (to be fair, I watch a ton of crime dramas and paranormal shows and I'm pretty hard to freak out at this point  ). The book overall percolates nicely with suspense from page one, has well written characters and scenes and keeps you just enough on the edge of your seat without crossing so far into icky-ville that you feel violated for having read it. If you enjoy a good thriller and you’re also considering dipping your toe into erotica for the first time, this is a great book for you. I highly recommend it and look forward to the sequel. Cuz SERIOUSLY with that damned cliffhanger, woman!  
A dark and steamy but still classy read. Four and a half out of five smooches!      

Lethal Obsession is available now:   








Meet The Author:
Shandra is a mid-western gal who left home at 16 and never looked back. Eventually she made her way to Florida, worked for three years as a carnie and another three with a circus -- yes, a real, live, honest-to-god circus. Traveled all through the South and Mid-Atlantic, town to town, on the road eight months at a time.
Now she’s a small-town office girl, filing papers, answering the phone. She doesn’t own a cell phone or a TV, she takes long walks at night, lies in the grass in the day time and watches the clouds go by, and she writes erotica. Blazing hot erotica. And mystery stories dripping with lust, sex and suspense.




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Follow the Lethal Obsession Blog Tour There you’ll find contests and giveaways, a chance at winning a $20 Amazon gift card and an e-copy of all of her published fiction! 

Man Candy Monday - Marlon Teixeira

"Mondays are hard." 


Marlon Teixeira (born September 16, 1991) is a Brazilian model from Santa Catarina. He is half Portuguese, 1/4 Amerindian and 1/4 Japanese...
AND THE MOST ADORABLE THING I'VE SEEN IN YEARS!
SERIOUSLY??? *le sigh* ↓
(Click any image to get a better look)




Dear God. DROP THE TOWEL. 
DROP.THE.TOWEL. ↓


Come to mama. ↓


Please and thank you...


Oh no no no, honey...let me help you with that... ↓


Está delicioso, minha querida...


Why do they make you model clothing at all when you look like this in your birthday suit?Just curious.


Clearly I found way too many AWESOMESAUCE pics of him to choose just a few. Hope you enjoyed...would love to receive your comments!
♥ See you next Monday! ♥

Sexy Sunday Guest Post by Hazel St. James - The G-Spot and A-Spot

My very first guest blogger, who also happens to be kicking off my new "Sexy Sunday" feature, is the delightful Hazel St. James! She is an erotic romance writer who tends to "write about BDSM relationships, though I do delve into some vanilla scenes as well." She's been very generous and helpful to me as a new author, so I am more than happy to have her christen my guest blog feature today.



So...don't believe there's a G-spot? Really don't believe there's an A-Spot? Hazel says otherwise...and those of us who write about it in our stories better be open to the possibility, huh? 
Take notes, kids! 


For the adults, tonight’A woman's G-spot (Grafenberg spot) is located anywhere from 1 to 3 inches inside her vagina, under her pubic bone.  Most men (and women!) say it is easy to find because the area feels different from the rest of the vaginal wall, almost like a lump.  You will know when you find it when she starts to squirm, wiggle and moan loudly.  But if you really want to know if you have found it, you can place your middle finger of your other hand on her perineum (the spot between her v-jay jay and rosette).  When you have found an erogenous spot, the perineum will tighten up quickly. 
Ok, back to g-spot orgasms.  Now that you have found the spot, back and forth stimulation will work just fine to put her over the brink.  Not too hard people!  You don't want to start a fire with friction in there!  Using two fingers, apply light pressure upward, moving in and out to stimulate the area against her pubic bone.  Add, a little tongue action on her clit and you'll have a very happy lady!
Now, on to the A-spot orgasm.  The A-spot (anterior fornix erogenous zone) is a little harder to find, but the results are sooo worth it.  The resulting orgasm is sometimes referred to as a gushing orgasm.  Woman feel like they have to pee when the sensations start.  Not all women can achieve a gushing orgasm.  I myself have not been able to successfully have one, but tonight we are going to follow these instructions and see what happens!  Now remember, these are just suggestions from a friend of mine that can stimulate a gushing orgasm for his partner.  This is not a text book explanation, please do not take it as such!
The A-spot is located further up inside the vagina, above the cervix.  It may be hard to reach since it is so deep.  Place both your pointer and middle finger inside her vagina, and pull back your thumb making a pseudo hitchhiking motion.  Now rotate your hand back and forth from the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions, brushing her clitoris on the way by.  This motion is suppose to bring about the elusive a-spot/gushing orgasm.
Good luck and Happy Orgasms!
Hazel

Connect with Hazel St. James:
Hazel's Blog Buy Hazel's Books Hazel's Facebook Page

"Sexy Sunday" Guest Post by Hazel St. James - The G-Spot and A-Spot

My very first guest blogger, who also happens to be kicking off my new "Sexy Sunday" feature, is the delightful Hazel St. James! She is an erotic romance writer who tends to "write about BDSM relationships, though I do delve into some vanilla scenes as well." She's been very generous and helpful to me as a new author, so I am more than happy to have her christen my guest blog feature today.



So...don't believe there's a G-spot? Really don't believe there's an A-Spot? Hazel says otherwise...and those of us who write about it in our stories better be open to the possibility, huh? 
Take notes, kids! 


For the adults, tonight’A woman's G-spot (Grafenberg spot) is located anywhere from 1 to 3 inches inside her vagina, under her pubic bone.  Most men (and women!) say it is easy to find because the area feels different from the rest of the vaginal wall, almost like a lump.  You will know when you find it when she starts to squirm, wiggle and moan loudly.  But if you really want to know if you have found it, you can place your middle finger of your other hand on her perineum (the spot between her v-jay jay and rosette).  When you have found an erogenous spot, the perineum will tighten up quickly. 
Ok, back to g-spot orgasms.  Now that you have found the spot, back and forth stimulation will work just fine to put her over the brink.  Not too hard people!  You don't want to start a fire with friction in there!  Using two fingers, apply light pressure upward, moving in and out to stimulate the area against her pubic bone.  Add, a little tongue action on her clit and you'll have a very happy lady!
Now, on to the A-spot orgasm.  The A-spot (anterior fornix erogenous zone) is a little harder to find, but the results are sooo worth it.  The resulting orgasm is sometimes referred to as a gushing orgasm.  Woman feel like they have to pee when the sensations start.  Not all women can achieve a gushing orgasm.  I myself have not been able to successfully have one, but tonight we are going to follow these instructions and see what happens!  Now remember, these are just suggestions from a friend of mine that can stimulate a gushing orgasm for his partner.  This is not a text book explanation, please do not take it as such!
The A-spot is located further up inside the vagina, above the cervix.  It may be hard to reach since it is so deep.  Place both your pointer and middle finger inside her vagina, and pull back your thumb making a pseudo hitchhiking motion.  Now rotate your hand back and forth from the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions, brushing her clitoris on the way by.  This motion is suppose to bring about the elusive a-spot/gushing orgasm.
Good luck and Happy Orgasms!
Hazel

Connect with Hazel St. James:
Hazel's Blog Buy Hazel's Books Hazel's Facebook Page

Man Candy Monday - Ruben Cortada

"Mondays are hard."  


Ah yes. Latin men. Furthermore...Latin men with freaky deaky eyes... Nuff said!
(Click the collage for a better look)



Model slate. I don't know what he's saying exactly. But then again, I don't really care, either... 



Come on back next week...there's no shortage of beautiful men to celebrate!

Last Day of Hound Dog Tour!

Well, I made it through without too many bruises!  Our last day of tour has two stops: 
Did a guest post at the wonderful Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews (it's quite humorous, if I do say so myself):



And an author spotlight with my "offensive cover" (lol! well, Marilyn writes books for young adults - it's not a cover for the kids, most certainly!) on Writing on the Sunny Side of the Street . The blog is GORGEOUS, so go check it out and surf around a bit:





And now it's time to put this baby to bed! I'd like to take this opportunity to give a HUGE thank you to all the bloggers who participated in my very first tour! Thank you sincerely for your time, your efforts, your pimping and your wonderful reviews and feedback. My heart is full! I hope I have been able to turn you into fans as well. Please NEVER hesitate to ask if I can do anything for you at all. ♥

Participating Blogs:
Reviews by Tammy and Kim Candy Coated Book Blog Indie Reviews Book Boyfriend Reviews Bookaholics Blog Smitten's Book Blog Shandra's Shadow World Reading Is My Time Out I Heart Books Little Black Book Bloggers The Writing World Book Bitches Blog Nudge Wink Wink Naughty Bits Book Reviews Becca The Bibliophile Seductive Romance Reviews Writing on the Sunny Side of the Street Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews (unofficial stop)

Hound Dog Tour - Day 16 with Seductive Romance Reviews

Running late today...busy Saturday for me so far! It also doesn't help that I'm a good three hours behind everyone else in the country, either... 
Anyway, today is the second to last day of the whirlwind Hound Dog Tour and I am honored to have received a wonderful review from Brandelyn at Seductive Romance Reviews!
"I think this story was very well written and certainly kept me engaged throughout the novella. I was impressed with Rafferty's writing and her ability to pull me in from the first few pages."
Please stop by the blog for the full review AND my play list and smack some love all over the place while you're at it. They're also doing a HUGE giveaway on their Facebook page , so don't forget to enter!
Thank you, Brandelyn! ♥
Hound Dog Review and Playlist at Seductive Romance Reviews

Hound Dog Blog Tour Day Day 15 with Becca the Bibliophile

Today's stop is with Becca the Bibliophile, who posted a really sharp-looking spotlight and wonderful to-the-point review for me (I am the wordiest bitch on the planet, I'm always impressed by people who can just get to the point! lol).


"I was totally sucked into the life of Savannah Rossi..."
Stop by to read more and give her some love! You can also find her on The Facebook . Thank you for having me today, Becca! ♥

Hound Dog Tour Day 14 at Naughty Bits Blog

Only four more days of tour left and today we're on the super sizzlin'-and-adorbs Naughty Bits Book Reviews with an excerpt of my favorite "naughty bit" from Hound Dog. I like it because it gives a glimpse of what sex was like for Savannah and Jax during a kinder and gentler time...instead of what it actually ended up like in the novella. Hope you enjoy! Please surf around the blog and give some love in the comments, won't you? 
Thank you for hosting today, Brenda! ♥

Read Deliza's favorite naughty bit!

Hound Dog Tour Day 13 - Review & Interview with Nudge Wink Wink

Happy Hump Day, Lil Lovers! 
On today's tour stop I have the privilege of being hosted on Nudge Wink Wink by the wonderful Lady Pokingham, who was my very first blog reviewer when I released Rock & Roll back in October. I am so thrilled with her review that I don't even know what to say. I am speechless and humbled, because everything I try to do as a writer, she got. Made my whole month! *sniff* 
"Rafferty has managed to tell an engaging story with well written sex scenes in a very short space!"
"Rafferty’s Savannah (Rossi) Chronicles are character driven with some hot sex thrown in there for good measure."
"With its fast paced dialogue and the reader waiting for the fire to ignite, the storyline and back-story of these characters is thoroughly captivating."
OH EM GEE, RIGHT??? And that's not even all!  
Please check it out by clicking Nudge Wink Wink's banner below -- and don't miss our wonderful interview as well; she left no stone unturned. Thank you, Lady Pokingham! You are DABOMB.COM!!! ♥



P.S. I now have a Facebook "fan" page ...please come "like" me...I'm desperate like that!