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December 11, 2013
Review of "The Cowboy's Christmas Auction" by Lorraine Nelson
What's New to Review? - WednesdayIt's been a great Holiday season already. I have gotten the chance to read some amazing holiday stories this year, and I am so thankful for the opportunity that my fellow authors have given me to enjoy their wonderful reads for free and for honest reviews.
This marks the beginning of what I hope will become a weekly feature on my blog. Wednesday will be "What's New to Review?" day here at Pen-the-Dream and to kick it off, I want to introduce you to a great short read from a wonderful author.
"The Cowboy's Christmas Auction"This sweet romance holiday read is a short story that lights a fire in your heart from the beginning and it burns slow and steady through the read.
Ms. Nelson is quite skilled in her sweet romances and this holiday's short is no difference. Deciding to focus more on true love and romance really puts your heart to soaring and I highly recommend it!
Having already written a number of other books that are set on ranches, Lorraine has perfected the setting. And right next door to this ranch? A beautiful acreage of Christmas Trees and new neighbor...
Though this story does take place during the holiday season, the holiday itself doesn't take over the book, and would be a great read for any time of the year. Other than the Christmas Tree selling and a mention of Christmas dinners, there is hardly a mention. This suites me just fine, knowing that these events could happen at any time of year just makes it that more heart warming.
My official review? It's a "5 cups of love" read. This is a novella that I'm sure I will read again!
Blurb:
Can an organic grower and a cattle rancher find common ground?
When the acreage next door comes up for bid, Dustin Granger attends the auction hoping to obtain the property for his growing herd. Along with the creek running through the property, his cattle need more grazing land. What he doesn’t need or want is a city girl outbidding him to establish an organic farm.
Meredith McRae inherits a small fortune from a distant uncle and decides to invest in her future. The estate she’s come to bid on has everything she needs and no neighboring cowboy was going to thwart her…regardless how handsome.
Buy Links: Only .99 Amazon
I hope you will enjoy!Lisa~
This marks the beginning of what I hope will become a weekly feature on my blog. Wednesday will be "What's New to Review?" day here at Pen-the-Dream and to kick it off, I want to introduce you to a great short read from a wonderful author.
"The Cowboy's Christmas Auction"This sweet romance holiday read is a short story that lights a fire in your heart from the beginning and it burns slow and steady through the read.Ms. Nelson is quite skilled in her sweet romances and this holiday's short is no difference. Deciding to focus more on true love and romance really puts your heart to soaring and I highly recommend it!
Having already written a number of other books that are set on ranches, Lorraine has perfected the setting. And right next door to this ranch? A beautiful acreage of Christmas Trees and new neighbor...
Though this story does take place during the holiday season, the holiday itself doesn't take over the book, and would be a great read for any time of the year. Other than the Christmas Tree selling and a mention of Christmas dinners, there is hardly a mention. This suites me just fine, knowing that these events could happen at any time of year just makes it that more heart warming.
My official review? It's a "5 cups of love" read. This is a novella that I'm sure I will read again!
Blurb:
Can an organic grower and a cattle rancher find common ground?
When the acreage next door comes up for bid, Dustin Granger attends the auction hoping to obtain the property for his growing herd. Along with the creek running through the property, his cattle need more grazing land. What he doesn’t need or want is a city girl outbidding him to establish an organic farm.
Meredith McRae inherits a small fortune from a distant uncle and decides to invest in her future. The estate she’s come to bid on has everything she needs and no neighboring cowboy was going to thwart her…regardless how handsome.
Buy Links: Only .99 Amazon
I hope you will enjoy!Lisa~
December 4, 2013
Saving Holiday to be released on Friday, December 6th!
"Saving Holiday"
Hello everyone! Welcome to the blog. Today, I am eager to announce the arrival of my newest release, "Saving Holiday" will be out December 6th!
"Saving Holiday" is my first venture into the romantic suspense genre and was an incredible experience. I love this book. I really feel I have grown leaps and bounds as an author this year and that has all culminated in this wonderful piece of fiction.
But, enough about me, let's get to the book. How about a cover so beautiful that it would stop anyone in their browsing. Wanna peek? Well... here you go! Wait, it was the first thing you noticed? Of course it was! And you've just proved my point. My wonderful cover artist at Breathless Press, Victoria Miller, did an amazing job at capturing my hero and heroine.
To celebrate... I'll be all over the web!Dec. 5- Breathless Press blog - Here is an important interview about the creation of "Saving Holiday"
Dec. 5- Romance Reviews Today - Another great interview about writing in general.
Dec. 6- Erzabet's Enchantments - Delving deeper into what makes me tick*
Dec. 8- It's Snowing Men Blog Tour! - My Top 5 Holiday Songs of all times!
Dec. 9- Savvy Authors Blog - The Cover: Your First Marketing Tool
Dec. 9- You Gotta Read - A personal interview
Dec. 10- LoveRomanceCafe on Yahoo Groups - Special Event Day! Must join to participate. Wonderful site to find new reads!
Dec 13- Lorraine Nelson's Blog - You'll have to join in to see *evil grin*
I will also always be available through FaceBook
On twitter @LisaAdamsWriter
And of course you can always reach me here.
See you soon!
Lisa
Hello everyone! Welcome to the blog. Today, I am eager to announce the arrival of my newest release, "Saving Holiday" will be out December 6th!"Saving Holiday" is my first venture into the romantic suspense genre and was an incredible experience. I love this book. I really feel I have grown leaps and bounds as an author this year and that has all culminated in this wonderful piece of fiction.
But, enough about me, let's get to the book. How about a cover so beautiful that it would stop anyone in their browsing. Wanna peek? Well... here you go! Wait, it was the first thing you noticed? Of course it was! And you've just proved my point. My wonderful cover artist at Breathless Press, Victoria Miller, did an amazing job at capturing my hero and heroine.
To celebrate... I'll be all over the web!Dec. 5- Breathless Press blog - Here is an important interview about the creation of "Saving Holiday"
Dec. 5- Romance Reviews Today - Another great interview about writing in general.
Dec. 6- Erzabet's Enchantments - Delving deeper into what makes me tick*
Dec. 8- It's Snowing Men Blog Tour! - My Top 5 Holiday Songs of all times!
Dec. 9- Savvy Authors Blog - The Cover: Your First Marketing Tool
Dec. 9- You Gotta Read - A personal interview
Dec. 10- LoveRomanceCafe on Yahoo Groups - Special Event Day! Must join to participate. Wonderful site to find new reads!
Dec 13- Lorraine Nelson's Blog - You'll have to join in to see *evil grin*
I will also always be available through FaceBook
On twitter @LisaAdamsWriter
And of course you can always reach me here.
See you soon!
Lisa
October 14, 2013
Writing for the Love of it...
It's FALL!
Grab it here!I'm so happy the season is changing.
The leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping, and sitting on the front porch with a blanket and a good book seems like the perfect thing to put on your to do list.
Need a sweat romance to get you going? Try my New Adult release from Decadent Publishing. Though it may be New Adult, I can almost guarantee that any age group will love the pairing of these two characters and their budding new relationship.
It's been a crazy few months!From government shutdowns to family affairs; writing time to working "the job" full time: these past few months have been hectic. But, there have been some amazing successes along the way.
My 1st editor left the company I was signed with, BUT she has returned :-)My seventh submission was accepted and was to be released in September, BUT it is in another anthology, and the work has been delayed.My 1st paranormal release "The Initiate" came back with minimal changes and an absolutely GORGEOUS cover, BUT I still don't have a release date.My 1st romantic suspense "Saving Holiday" will be out in December and that cover is sparkly and shiny, BUT I finished working on 1st round edits this weekend to a total tune of 15 hours and 12 minutes. (Yes that's strictly writing time, and doesn't include break times.) So as you can see, there are ups and downs here to the average writer's life. And just like any other profession, you must learn to take the good with the bad. If you love the work you're doing, you'll suffer through the bad parts. (They never last long anyhow.)
Finally: The Big Announcement!My 1st series, and my first release to be exact, has hit the top 100 on two separate Amazon Lists!
Caledonia Captives Book 1 - The Legionnaire's Prize
Blurb:
Decimus wasn’t born a Roman and doesn’t intend to stay one, but leaving is complicated… especially with a new wife in tow.
Check it out here!
Don't forget to follow it up with Book 2 in the series.
Caledonia Captives Book 2 - His Seafaring SirenBlurb:
On a dangerous rescue mission to Rome, new couple Mowriyah and Septimus are forced to face the temptation of past lovers and the trials and tribulations of rocky seas.
Check it out here!
Have a happy fall day and maybe you'll get some reading in. I'm sure going to try to!Lisa A. Adams
Grab it here!I'm so happy the season is changing.The leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping, and sitting on the front porch with a blanket and a good book seems like the perfect thing to put on your to do list.
Need a sweat romance to get you going? Try my New Adult release from Decadent Publishing. Though it may be New Adult, I can almost guarantee that any age group will love the pairing of these two characters and their budding new relationship.
It's been a crazy few months!From government shutdowns to family affairs; writing time to working "the job" full time: these past few months have been hectic. But, there have been some amazing successes along the way.
My 1st editor left the company I was signed with, BUT she has returned :-)My seventh submission was accepted and was to be released in September, BUT it is in another anthology, and the work has been delayed.My 1st paranormal release "The Initiate" came back with minimal changes and an absolutely GORGEOUS cover, BUT I still don't have a release date.My 1st romantic suspense "Saving Holiday" will be out in December and that cover is sparkly and shiny, BUT I finished working on 1st round edits this weekend to a total tune of 15 hours and 12 minutes. (Yes that's strictly writing time, and doesn't include break times.) So as you can see, there are ups and downs here to the average writer's life. And just like any other profession, you must learn to take the good with the bad. If you love the work you're doing, you'll suffer through the bad parts. (They never last long anyhow.)
Finally: The Big Announcement!My 1st series, and my first release to be exact, has hit the top 100 on two separate Amazon Lists!
Caledonia Captives Book 1 - The Legionnaire's PrizeBlurb:
Decimus wasn’t born a Roman and doesn’t intend to stay one, but leaving is complicated… especially with a new wife in tow.
Check it out here!
Don't forget to follow it up with Book 2 in the series.
Caledonia Captives Book 2 - His Seafaring SirenBlurb:On a dangerous rescue mission to Rome, new couple Mowriyah and Septimus are forced to face the temptation of past lovers and the trials and tribulations of rocky seas.
Check it out here!
Have a happy fall day and maybe you'll get some reading in. I'm sure going to try to!Lisa A. Adams
July 24, 2013
Author Spotlight: DD Symms
It's here! It's here! The moment we've all been waiting for........ A new release... The beginning of a NEW Series! Please welcome DD Symms!
Hi Lisa and thanks for hosting me!
What's a guy like me who can barely dress himself in complementing colors doing writing an erotic novel about a young fashion designer?I had a blast doing it and did some fun research like seeing how to sew women's undies and checking if it was possible to design a dress in a day --- which Jessie Carter does in Boarding.
Boarding, Book 1 of The Jessie Carter Fashion Series: True Friends are Life's Greatest Pleasure
Jessie Carter wants to do more than design for a cheap lingerie company and while visiting in New York City she gets a chance to design for a supermodel she admires.
Her boyfriend doesn't like it and tries to sabotage her efforts and she has to fend off a gossip columnist who gets wind of the model's kinky desires and wants to dish the dirt.
Boarding reveals Jessie's struggle with her boyfriend through her sexuality. Early we see her trying to romance him and he's more interested in the plans he has for her career.
Later, she seduces him and shows she's in control of her destiny and knows what she's doing. She finds herself falling for the handsome bisexual assistant to the model's manager and discovers true friends are life's greatest pleasures.
Boarding doesn't focus on celebrities and glamour in the fashion industry. Instead, it looks closely at a young woman's pursuit of her dreams and sexual expressions and stepping into an adventure like boarding a plane to an unknown destination.
In the excerpt below, Jessie and her boyfriend Raymond are in separate cities and he asked her to use a webcam for a little fun. However, he doesn’t like the fact she spent money on a sex toy during a visit to London. But wait there's more! Want a sneak peak... try this out.Giveaway!
I will send the first 3 chapters of Boarding to any reader who comments below with an email address.
Now for the juicy part!Excerpt! Jessie arranged the pillows so she could lean back on them. Her legs dangled over the edge of the mattress and she ran the crystal toy the length of her body and then spread her legs wide. "Can you see?""Yeah. You're so lovely." He gritted his teeth. She ran the curved tip over the few tiny hairs on her mons and then pressed once on her clit. Whoever crafted the product was a genius. There was an unusual balance to it, so even though it had no batteries it still felt like it had its own natural movement.She leaned back on one elbow and raised the point with the other hand. "I got this in London.""London?""Yeah." Jessie moved the tip along the lips of her labia."Why?" Raymond sounded shocked and incredulous."Huh?" Jessie did a double take."Why'd you buy it?"Jessie inserted the tip but just like a balloon bursting with the prick of a pin, the molten lust flowing in the air instantly cooled. She reclined and pulled it out. "What do you mean 'why did I buy it'?""Was it expensive?" He was awakened from his sensuous daze. "Cash or credit? You told me there are specials online all the time."Perhaps Raymond was a long, lost relative of Ebenezer Scrooge. "Aw, sweetheart." Jessie collapsed on the pillows and the ceiling seemed to close in on her. She wished Raymond could appreciate the experience of walking into a store and browsing. She had been so hot and so close to striking a fucking orgasm when the fire department from the Kingdom of Pure Pragmatism arrived in time to completely douse her. "Why the hell would you care?" She couldn't help raising her voice."Now, Jessie—""It's my money, goddamn it." "Of course it is. And you've mentioned your concerns about not having enough."Ugh, I sound like a child. Swearing from anger was distasteful, especially when lying naked on silk sheets in a five-star hotel overlooking Central Park. Her long-term career options weighed on her more than spending habits. He couldn't hear that.Raymond had such an ability to inflame her passion when he wanted. He knew how to apply tiny quick kisses and lather her in luxurious strokes with his tongue and his hands. But the past several months after his tech firm launched, his playfulness had grown dim like the diminishing wick of a candle. Now he huffed, puffed, and extinguished the flame.
Thanks for stopping by DD! It's been a wonderful time.If you'd like to learn more about DD Symms and his amazing writing ability, you can check out his blog at http://ddsymms.wordpress.com or... connect below!
Facebook.com/ddsymms
Find Boarding on the following sites:AmazonAll Romance EbooksBookstrandGoodreads, DD Symms
Hi Lisa and thanks for hosting me!
What's a guy like me who can barely dress himself in complementing colors doing writing an erotic novel about a young fashion designer?I had a blast doing it and did some fun research like seeing how to sew women's undies and checking if it was possible to design a dress in a day --- which Jessie Carter does in Boarding.Boarding, Book 1 of The Jessie Carter Fashion Series: True Friends are Life's Greatest Pleasure
Jessie Carter wants to do more than design for a cheap lingerie company and while visiting in New York City she gets a chance to design for a supermodel she admires.
Her boyfriend doesn't like it and tries to sabotage her efforts and she has to fend off a gossip columnist who gets wind of the model's kinky desires and wants to dish the dirt.
Boarding reveals Jessie's struggle with her boyfriend through her sexuality. Early we see her trying to romance him and he's more interested in the plans he has for her career.
Later, she seduces him and shows she's in control of her destiny and knows what she's doing. She finds herself falling for the handsome bisexual assistant to the model's manager and discovers true friends are life's greatest pleasures.
Boarding doesn't focus on celebrities and glamour in the fashion industry. Instead, it looks closely at a young woman's pursuit of her dreams and sexual expressions and stepping into an adventure like boarding a plane to an unknown destination.
In the excerpt below, Jessie and her boyfriend Raymond are in separate cities and he asked her to use a webcam for a little fun. However, he doesn’t like the fact she spent money on a sex toy during a visit to London. But wait there's more! Want a sneak peak... try this out.Giveaway!
I will send the first 3 chapters of Boarding to any reader who comments below with an email address.
Now for the juicy part!Excerpt! Jessie arranged the pillows so she could lean back on them. Her legs dangled over the edge of the mattress and she ran the crystal toy the length of her body and then spread her legs wide. "Can you see?""Yeah. You're so lovely." He gritted his teeth. She ran the curved tip over the few tiny hairs on her mons and then pressed once on her clit. Whoever crafted the product was a genius. There was an unusual balance to it, so even though it had no batteries it still felt like it had its own natural movement.She leaned back on one elbow and raised the point with the other hand. "I got this in London.""London?""Yeah." Jessie moved the tip along the lips of her labia."Why?" Raymond sounded shocked and incredulous."Huh?" Jessie did a double take."Why'd you buy it?"Jessie inserted the tip but just like a balloon bursting with the prick of a pin, the molten lust flowing in the air instantly cooled. She reclined and pulled it out. "What do you mean 'why did I buy it'?""Was it expensive?" He was awakened from his sensuous daze. "Cash or credit? You told me there are specials online all the time."Perhaps Raymond was a long, lost relative of Ebenezer Scrooge. "Aw, sweetheart." Jessie collapsed on the pillows and the ceiling seemed to close in on her. She wished Raymond could appreciate the experience of walking into a store and browsing. She had been so hot and so close to striking a fucking orgasm when the fire department from the Kingdom of Pure Pragmatism arrived in time to completely douse her. "Why the hell would you care?" She couldn't help raising her voice."Now, Jessie—""It's my money, goddamn it." "Of course it is. And you've mentioned your concerns about not having enough."Ugh, I sound like a child. Swearing from anger was distasteful, especially when lying naked on silk sheets in a five-star hotel overlooking Central Park. Her long-term career options weighed on her more than spending habits. He couldn't hear that.Raymond had such an ability to inflame her passion when he wanted. He knew how to apply tiny quick kisses and lather her in luxurious strokes with his tongue and his hands. But the past several months after his tech firm launched, his playfulness had grown dim like the diminishing wick of a candle. Now he huffed, puffed, and extinguished the flame.
Thanks for stopping by DD! It's been a wonderful time.If you'd like to learn more about DD Symms and his amazing writing ability, you can check out his blog at http://ddsymms.wordpress.com or... connect below!
Facebook.com/ddsymms
Find Boarding on the following sites:AmazonAll Romance EbooksBookstrandGoodreads, DD Symms
June 6, 2013
At Megan D. Martin's Blog today!
Working hard on the blog tour. Today I'm at my new editor's blog. Come on over and check it out! There's still a book to be given away on Saturday!
Hope everyone enjoys!
Lisa
Megan D. Martin-Editor-Author-Avid Reader: His Seafaring Siren Book Tour and GIVEAWAY!
Hope everyone enjoys!
Lisa
Megan D. Martin-Editor-Author-Avid Reader: His Seafaring Siren Book Tour and GIVEAWAY!
June 4, 2013
Blog Hop and Contest Day 5!
Today I'm over at Zara Stoneley's blog! Come check it out. Leave a comment and a way to get back in touch with you and you could be our winner for the free book giveaway for the weekend!
Check it out here!
Zara Stoneley: New Release! 'His Seafaring Siren' by Lisa Adams: Blurb New couple Septimus and Mowriyah have accepted the grave task to embark on a rescue mission back to the Rome, the very place they...
Good Luck!
Lisa A. Adams
Check it out here!
Zara Stoneley: New Release! 'His Seafaring Siren' by Lisa Adams: Blurb New couple Septimus and Mowriyah have accepted the grave task to embark on a rescue mission back to the Rome, the very place they...
Good Luck!
Lisa A. Adams
May 31, 2013
His Seafaring Siren is released! Chance to win a free copy!
His Seafaring Siren- Caledonia's Captives book 2- is released!
The Adventure Continues.... I am so excited to announce today that book 2 in the Caledonia's Captives series, "His Seafaring Siren" is releasing today! Book 1 "The Legionnaire's Prize" has been doing remarkably well, and this second installment, I am sure will have you as captivated as the first.
So without further ado....
Book Blurb....New couple Septimus and Mowriyah have accepted the grave task to embark on a rescue mission back to the Rome, the very place they once fled from. With lives at stake, both are prepared to fight the Roman guards if their plans are discovered, but fighting their emotions is another battle neither expected.
When a past lover resurfaces, the couple is forced to examine their relationship while still trying to carry out their mission. But is their young love strong enough to survive the trials abroad and at sea?
Excerpt...Septimus turned and saw Mowriyah gliding across the boat deck in a beautiful earth-toned gown. It was cut low on her chest and trimmed in a delicate stitching. She was a vision and his loins reacted to her without his consent. Cursing his manhood for acting on instinct, he tried to put on his angry face.
Mowriyah slowed. She tilted her head ever so slightly, the wind catching her short, bobbed hair to blow it over her face, making her even more compelling. He watched as she gracefully lifted her hand and tucked the windblown hairs behind her ear. She was batting her eyes. Oh, no.
She walked within inches of him and grinned. "May I join you?" Her voice was low and seductive.
He felt the anger leave his body and was confounded that she had this type of power over him. He dropped his hardened expression. "Of course."
She shuffled closer to him and the rocking of the boat caused her breasts to rub against his arms. What was it about this woman that had him so spellbound?
"You are not still angry with me, are you?"
"No, I am not angry." He inhaled deeply. "I still do not want you to go though."
"I understand."
Septimus felt a wave of relief crash through his body. "So, you will stay? Really?"
She looked up at him and he could see her defiance in her eyes. "No. I am going with you. I said I understand how you feel."
The horror of his worst nightmares came barreling back to him. "Mowriyah, please." He turned to face her completely and then grabbed her forearms to pull her to his chest. "This will not be a safe trip. There will be times that we will have to split up, and I cannot protect you when I am not with you."
She raised an eyebrow. "Protect me? And exactly when have I needed your protection?" Her muscles tensed beneath his grip as she tried to slide away from him, but he tightened his hold. "Septimus, we have been here for three months and have been together every day and night, yet I feel you know little about me other than the taste of my skin."
"Do not be like that, Mowriyah," he pleaded.
"Besides, you know I am right. You have no idea what Leihla looks like, so how would you find her?"
"You could tell me, and I would find her."
"Tell you what? She is my height, has majestic black hair, and ocean blue eyes."
He felt her wiggle beneath his touch. He craved to hold her close to him. But how could he tell her how he felt? If he did, she would want a larger commitment, and he wasn't ready to take Decimus's route yet. There were too many young maidens in Caledonia.
"Septimus, let me go." He watched as her face contorted and showed signs of anger. The cute little "V" that formed at her eyebrows when she was furious was evident, and he could feel his manhood awaken with delight.
He slid his hands down her arms to her wrists and restrained them in his hands. Mowriyah's head flew up and he locked on to her glare. Her eyes were wide and he knew she was surprised.
Tugging her forward, he slammed her into his chest. Her breasts pressed against him and warmed the skin beneath his tunic. With his hands still gripping her tightly, he grinned, feeling her heartbeat speed up. Her mouth twitched at the corners and he watched as she tried to hide a smile by biting her lip.
Septimus licked his own lips instinctively. She squirmed, rubbing her breasts against his chest with every writhe. "What am I going to do with you?" he growled.
The smile escaped and her face lit up. "That's a good question. What will you do with me?"
And there it is! - I'm so very proud of this book. I have had Mowriyah's and Septimus' story in my head for a couple of years now. (Since I wrote The Legionnaire's Prize in 2011.) Mowriyah is a strong-willed, fiery pistol who deserves to be called a SIREN! Check it out today!
Where to buy- www.breathlesspress.com
Amazon
BookStrand
AllRomanceEbooks
Contest Info!I'll be hopping to several blogs over the next week. Each of these blogs have some amazing content and they have been gracious enough to host me for my release. To enter to win the free copy of His Seafaring Siren, simply follow me to these blogs, comment on the post, and leave some way for me to get back in touch with you, (facebook, twitter, e-mail) I can't wait to meet all of you.
More details on the specific sites will be posted by tomorrow morning. Thank you!
The Adventure Continues.... I am so excited to announce today that book 2 in the Caledonia's Captives series, "His Seafaring Siren" is releasing today! Book 1 "The Legionnaire's Prize" has been doing remarkably well, and this second installment, I am sure will have you as captivated as the first.So without further ado....
Book Blurb....New couple Septimus and Mowriyah have accepted the grave task to embark on a rescue mission back to the Rome, the very place they once fled from. With lives at stake, both are prepared to fight the Roman guards if their plans are discovered, but fighting their emotions is another battle neither expected.
When a past lover resurfaces, the couple is forced to examine their relationship while still trying to carry out their mission. But is their young love strong enough to survive the trials abroad and at sea?
Excerpt...Septimus turned and saw Mowriyah gliding across the boat deck in a beautiful earth-toned gown. It was cut low on her chest and trimmed in a delicate stitching. She was a vision and his loins reacted to her without his consent. Cursing his manhood for acting on instinct, he tried to put on his angry face.
Mowriyah slowed. She tilted her head ever so slightly, the wind catching her short, bobbed hair to blow it over her face, making her even more compelling. He watched as she gracefully lifted her hand and tucked the windblown hairs behind her ear. She was batting her eyes. Oh, no.
She walked within inches of him and grinned. "May I join you?" Her voice was low and seductive.
He felt the anger leave his body and was confounded that she had this type of power over him. He dropped his hardened expression. "Of course."
She shuffled closer to him and the rocking of the boat caused her breasts to rub against his arms. What was it about this woman that had him so spellbound?
"You are not still angry with me, are you?"
"No, I am not angry." He inhaled deeply. "I still do not want you to go though."
"I understand."
Septimus felt a wave of relief crash through his body. "So, you will stay? Really?"
She looked up at him and he could see her defiance in her eyes. "No. I am going with you. I said I understand how you feel."
The horror of his worst nightmares came barreling back to him. "Mowriyah, please." He turned to face her completely and then grabbed her forearms to pull her to his chest. "This will not be a safe trip. There will be times that we will have to split up, and I cannot protect you when I am not with you."
She raised an eyebrow. "Protect me? And exactly when have I needed your protection?" Her muscles tensed beneath his grip as she tried to slide away from him, but he tightened his hold. "Septimus, we have been here for three months and have been together every day and night, yet I feel you know little about me other than the taste of my skin."
"Do not be like that, Mowriyah," he pleaded.
"Besides, you know I am right. You have no idea what Leihla looks like, so how would you find her?"
"You could tell me, and I would find her."
"Tell you what? She is my height, has majestic black hair, and ocean blue eyes."
He felt her wiggle beneath his touch. He craved to hold her close to him. But how could he tell her how he felt? If he did, she would want a larger commitment, and he wasn't ready to take Decimus's route yet. There were too many young maidens in Caledonia.
"Septimus, let me go." He watched as her face contorted and showed signs of anger. The cute little "V" that formed at her eyebrows when she was furious was evident, and he could feel his manhood awaken with delight.
He slid his hands down her arms to her wrists and restrained them in his hands. Mowriyah's head flew up and he locked on to her glare. Her eyes were wide and he knew she was surprised.
Tugging her forward, he slammed her into his chest. Her breasts pressed against him and warmed the skin beneath his tunic. With his hands still gripping her tightly, he grinned, feeling her heartbeat speed up. Her mouth twitched at the corners and he watched as she tried to hide a smile by biting her lip.
Septimus licked his own lips instinctively. She squirmed, rubbing her breasts against his chest with every writhe. "What am I going to do with you?" he growled.
The smile escaped and her face lit up. "That's a good question. What will you do with me?"
And there it is! - I'm so very proud of this book. I have had Mowriyah's and Septimus' story in my head for a couple of years now. (Since I wrote The Legionnaire's Prize in 2011.) Mowriyah is a strong-willed, fiery pistol who deserves to be called a SIREN! Check it out today!
Where to buy- www.breathlesspress.com
Amazon
BookStrand
AllRomanceEbooks
Contest Info!I'll be hopping to several blogs over the next week. Each of these blogs have some amazing content and they have been gracious enough to host me for my release. To enter to win the free copy of His Seafaring Siren, simply follow me to these blogs, comment on the post, and leave some way for me to get back in touch with you, (facebook, twitter, e-mail) I can't wait to meet all of you.
More details on the specific sites will be posted by tomorrow morning. Thank you!
May 28, 2013
His Seafaring Siren Blog Tour and Contest!
His Seafaring Siren is set to release Friday, May 31st!It has been an amazing couple of weeks here in the sandhills of North Carolina. Just in the last eight days I have accepted two new contracts for submissions I had in, and have found out that my 2nd book in the Caledonia Captives series - "His Seafaring Siren" will be releasing Friday! (Did I also mention that my birthday is in May, so I think that this month is just extra special anyhow?)The Blog Tour and the ContestHere's the deal. I've been on a writer's high the past couple of weeks and I want to share some of my excitement. Starting Friday, May 31st check back here on my blog. Read the announcement set for the release of "His Seafaring Siren" and enter for a chance to win a FREE Copy of the book!
The schedule will be posted on that day for all the blogs that I will be visiting for the following week. Pop by each blog, and enter on their sites as well! Everyday you hop to another blog is a chance for you to win! Good Luck!
Lisa A. Adams
May 23, 2013
Irish Kisses - Print edition - COVER REVEAL!
Irish KissesPrint editionCOMING THIS SUMMER!
www.JoAnneKenrick.com
The boys from Bell's Irish Pub have been delivering tasty treats to digital readers around the globe, and hitting bestseller lists at Amazon, All Romance, and Bookstrand. And now, they're coming to PRINT!
A collection of five romances set in Bell's Irish Pub, each with its own special tasty treat served by the staff of Bell's. The 1Night Stand dating service shakes and stirs things up for Bell's. When Madame Eve puts two people together for just one night, anything is possible…. Throw in sexy cocktails and to-die-for Irish hotties, and it's a recipe for sweet Irish kisses and perhaps even wedding Bell's.
SWEET IRISH KISSCan he win her over with his secret weapon, a Sweet Irish Kiss, or is Rachel still too scared to love?SHAMROCKEDWill his Irish charm and toys be enough to hold onto his leading lady, or will his heart be Shamrocked into next week?
THREESOME SWEETNESSIs a dash of Threesome Sweetness the remedy each is looking for, or will the date leave a bitter aftertaste each will regret for the rest of their lives?
HOT WINTER KISSCan she hack it in the real world of romance, or are life's complications and treacherous snowstorms best left to the pages of a book?
MARRY ME, I'M IRISHDoes she love him enough to leave the comforts of England? And is there something behind his sudden proposal?
Publisher: www.DecadentPublishing.comCover Artist: www.EstrellaCoverArt.com
CONTEST!
PRIZES:$20 eBucks to spend in JoAnne's favorite ebook store: All Romance (www.allromanceebooks.com) - prize is sponsored by JoAnne Kenrick
2 winners will each win a digital copy of Marry Me, I'm Irish via All Romance - Prize sponsored by JoAnne Kenrick
HOW TO ENTER:Leave an awesome comment for the lovely blogger hosting the cover reveal for IRISH KISSES!
For extra entries, use the rafflecopter code on JoAnne Kenrick's Blog: http://britauthor.blogspot.com
May 21, 2013
It's Hearing Loss Awareness Month!
Please welcome my editor from the HerStory anthology and a truly inspiring woman, Tara Chevrestt! The month of May is Hearing Loss Awareness Month. I'd like everyone to take a moment...not just now, not just this week or even this month, but try to remember throughout the year, that millions of people throughout the United States have hearing loss.Some tips for the hearing world:
-The next time you speak to someone in a public place and they don't acknowledge you, don't just automatically assume they're being rude. Stop a minute and ask yourself, "Did they hear me?" Maybe they have hearing loss. Hearing loss isn't a visible illness. You don't SEE it. Hearing aids can be well hidden.
-Make it a habit of speaking clearly and enunciating your words. Don't mumble; don't stare at the ground; don't talk too fast. Try to make sure people are looking at you when you speak to them. This was a rule taught in my household growing up, regardless of if someone had a hearing impairment or not. Back in those days, it was a sign of respect to look at someone when they speak to you and vice versa. We need to bring this back.
-Facial hair...is a nightmare for us hard of hearing lip-readers. If we can't see your lips, we don't understand you. Men, keep that hair trimmed.
-Do not assume that because we can't hear, that we're any different from you. I can get married (I am!), I can have children, I can drive, I can ride a bike. I can do everything you can do, except HEAR. This does not in any way or form hinder my mental capabilities or make me dumb. Let's separate deaf and dumb. It's past time.
-Do not speak to us as though we are slow. Speak normally. There's a big difference in plain enunciation (speaking clearly) and spending one minute on each word you utter. Don't draw it out and move your mouth in an exaggerated fashion. We learn to lip-read normal moving lips, not comical.
-Don't yell at us. Many of us are deaf to certain sounds and it doesn't matter how loud you say it, it won't get through. Plain and simple: if you're not speaking clearly, we won't understand it. Your quiet blah blah blah maw wah just becomes a very loud BLAH BLAH BLAH MAW WAH.
-Don't leave us out of things and talk over our heads. We feel ostracized. When everyone around us is laughing at a good joke, we want to laugh too! Include us. Make an effort. If you feel it's too much work to talk to us, we're going to decide it's too much work to be your friend. And you could really miss out on a good friendship.
-Hearing helpers are just that: HELPERS. If you're asked to be a hearing helper, don't permit others to speak to you as though we aren't there. Don't answer for us. If someone says to you, "What does she want to eat?" do not tell them, "She wants pizza." A hearing helper should turn to the deaf person and say, "He asked what you wanted to eat." We can and will answer for ourselves. Be careful not to take over and remember to just help. We do value our independence.
-Don't say something and then get mad when we ask you to repeat it for the second or third time. Count to ten if you have to, but try to avoid that callous "never mind". If you said it once, I'm going to assume you wanted me to hear it. It must be important enough. It's very frustrating when people do this.
-Cochlear implants and medical procedures of that ilk are personal matters. Do not try to fix us. Many of us are happy the way we are and have no desire to change. We don't see ourselves as broken or in need of fixing, so don't act like we are.
-Teach your kids that we're no different from them, that deaf isn't dumb, that hearing aids are nothing to be ashamed of. Talk to your children about bullying and its long-term effects.
Thank you for your time. In honor of Hearing Loss Awareness Month, I'd like to announce that two of my titles, one my memoir of growing up deaf and working in a hearing world (Hear Through My Ears) and one (Love Request) a contemporary novel featuring a hearing-"impaired" heroine, are on sale for 99 cents the rest of May.
Tara Chevrestt is a deaf woman, former aviation mechanic, dog mom, writer, and editor. You’ll never see her without her Kindle or a book within reach. As a child, she would often take a flashlight under the covers to finish the recent Nancy Drew novel when she was supposed to be sleeping.Tara is addicted to Law & Order: SVU, has a crush on Cary Grant, laughs at her own jokes, and is constantly modifying recipes and experimenting in the kitchen. Her theme is Strong is Sexy. She writes about strong women facing obstacles—in the military, with their handicaps, or just learning to accept themselves. Her heroines can stand alone and take care of themselves, but they often find love in the process.You can connect with her on Facebookor follow her blog.
