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February 13, 2013
Happy Valentine's Day!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAYTake today to pamper yourself. Enjoy a glass of wine, some of your favorite candy and a nice dinner. Go to a movie or buy yourself that new book you've been wanting. If you have a special someone, I hope you both enjoy today.
CONTEST WINNER:
The winner of the print copy of Candy Caresses in my Valentine's Day Contest is Dee Ferreira. Congratulations, Dee! I'll be mailing your book out today.
Thanks to all of you who entered the contest. Keep watching for another one coming soon.
February 12, 2013
Tuesday Teaser: Lassoing Lara
The Tuesday Teaser this week is from LASSOING LARA. This is a stand alone Ellora's Cave Quickie. It's also a part of the Courage Brothers of Texas series, which includes Tempting Tori, Lassoing Lara and Tracking Talia.
TEASER:
Knowing he’d put off the inevitable long enough, he took a deep breath and cracked open one eyelid. The sun was streaming in through the window. He swore under his breath, but forced his other eye open.
He blinked several times before things settled down. The room looked the same, the walls bare, the furniture sparse. Yup, he’d made it home last night in one piece. He’d have to thank his brothers for that.
It was time to try to move. He started to roll, but something tugged on his arm, pulling him back. “What the hell?” He turned his head, ignoring the throbbing at the base of his skull. What he saw made him swear again. His wrist was tied to the headboard. An experimental tug assured him that his other wrist was in exactly the same condition.
He as also buck naked under the sheets that bunched at his waist.
TEASER:
Knowing he’d put off the inevitable long enough, he took a deep breath and cracked open one eyelid. The sun was streaming in through the window. He swore under his breath, but forced his other eye open.
He blinked several times before things settled down. The room looked the same, the walls bare, the furniture sparse. Yup, he’d made it home last night in one piece. He’d have to thank his brothers for that.
It was time to try to move. He started to roll, but something tugged on his arm, pulling him back. “What the hell?” He turned his head, ignoring the throbbing at the base of his skull. What he saw made him swear again. His wrist was tied to the headboard. An experimental tug assured him that his other wrist was in exactly the same condition.
He as also buck naked under the sheets that bunched at his waist.
February 11, 2013
Thought you might be interested...
Here are a couple of articles I read over the past day or so and thought you might find them interesting.
Cave of Lust: Inside the largest publisher of erotic romance in the world by Ted Schultz. Check out this fascinating article about Ellora's Cave Publishing.
READ HERE
Also, check out this interesting post at Dear Author by All Romance Ebooks: What's Hot in Romance? READ HERE
Cave of Lust: Inside the largest publisher of erotic romance in the world by Ted Schultz. Check out this fascinating article about Ellora's Cave Publishing.
READ HERE
Also, check out this interesting post at Dear Author by All Romance Ebooks: What's Hot in Romance? READ HERE
February 10, 2013
Welcome Year of the Snake
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! Welcome to the Year of the Snake!
February 9, 2013
Book of the Week--Last Kiss Goodnight by Gena Showalter
I was looking for something different to read and came across this book by Gena Showalter. I'm a big fan of her Lords of the Underworld series so I gave this one a try.
LAST KISS GOODNIGHT is the first book in Gena Showalter's Otherworld Assassins series. Showalter is a master at vividly painting the world of her characters. She creates a believable world and populates it with fascinating and mult-dimensional characters. While I did have trouble with some of the plot points, I would definitely recommend this book and look forward to reading the next one in the series.
If you're looking for a spicy hot read...this isn't it. But this is a beautiful love story. A real beauty and the beast/good vs evil tale that will leave you wanting more.
BLURB:
THE SWEETEST TEMPTATION…
Black ops agent Solomon Judah awakens caged and bound in a twisted zoo where otherworlders are the main attraction. Vika Lukas, the owner’s daughter, is tasked with Solo’s care and feeding. The monster inside him yearns to kill her on sight, even though she holds the key to his escape. But the human side of him realizes the beautiful deaf girl is more than she seems—she’s his.
THE ULTIMATE PRICE…
Vika endures the captives’ taunts and loathing, hoping to keep them alive even if she can’t free them. Only, Solo is different—he protects her. But as hostility turns to forbidden romance, his feelings for her will be used against him…and he’ll be put to a killer test.
LAST KISS GOODNIGHT is the first book in Gena Showalter's Otherworld Assassins series. Showalter is a master at vividly painting the world of her characters. She creates a believable world and populates it with fascinating and mult-dimensional characters. While I did have trouble with some of the plot points, I would definitely recommend this book and look forward to reading the next one in the series.
If you're looking for a spicy hot read...this isn't it. But this is a beautiful love story. A real beauty and the beast/good vs evil tale that will leave you wanting more.
BLURB:
THE SWEETEST TEMPTATION…
Black ops agent Solomon Judah awakens caged and bound in a twisted zoo where otherworlders are the main attraction. Vika Lukas, the owner’s daughter, is tasked with Solo’s care and feeding. The monster inside him yearns to kill her on sight, even though she holds the key to his escape. But the human side of him realizes the beautiful deaf girl is more than she seems—she’s his.
THE ULTIMATE PRICE…
Vika endures the captives’ taunts and loathing, hoping to keep them alive even if she can’t free them. Only, Solo is different—he protects her. But as hostility turns to forbidden romance, his feelings for her will be used against him…and he’ll be put to a killer test.
February 7, 2013
Contest Reminder
Valentine's day is almost here and to celebrate I'm holding a contest! I'm giving away a PRINT copy of CANDY CARESSES.
This anthology contains 6 of the Ellora's Cave Valentine Vixens Quickies, including ANASTASIA'S STYLE, my story! It also contains stories by Desiree Holt, Lynn LaFleur, Nina Nash, Alison Paige and Christine McKay.
For details on how you can enter for a chance to win, just go to my WEBSITE and click on the "Contests" page. Winner will be chosen on February 14th!
This anthology contains 6 of the Ellora's Cave Valentine Vixens Quickies, including ANASTASIA'S STYLE, my story! It also contains stories by Desiree Holt, Lynn LaFleur, Nina Nash, Alison Paige and Christine McKay.
For details on how you can enter for a chance to win, just go to my WEBSITE and click on the "Contests" page. Winner will be chosen on February 14th!
February 5, 2013
So, this is what I did yesterday...
I don't usually talk about my health. Actually, I'm usually the picture of health so it's not an issue. Like most folks my age (48) I've had a few problems over the years, but I've been incredibly lucky healthwise. Since last October I’ve been having two separate problems with my left eye. A chalazion (a cyst in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation of a blocked gland) and recurrent corneal abrasion. I saw the eye specialist on January 2nd and he put me on drops for two weeks and cream for a month. Went yestereday for a follow-up appointment and he decides that the chalazion needs to be removed...TODAY!
Now, the doctor has a wonderful reputation medically, but he has the bedside manner of a goat. Without so much as an explanation of what is about to happen, he comes at me with a needle. Now, I have a problem with needles. I’m fine as long as I don’t have to watch them going in. Once they’re in, I’m fine. So, I usually just close my eyes and everything is okay.
You can see where this is going.
No way can I close my eye for this. He jabs me with the needle not once, but three times. I almost bolted after the second time. Hubby was there and let me squeeze his hand. Thankfully, I couldn’t see the procedure that took place next. (I read about it online when I got home and that was more than enough for me.) Hubby says he is scarred for life. I’m glad it’s done and I pray I never need it done again. I’m not sure I could go through it a second time.
Then the doctor announces I need laser surgery to correct the problem with the recurrent corneal abrasion. He slapped a bandage over my eye and sent us to an office across the hall to talk about getting the ball rolling for that procedure. By the time I got home my head was spinning and I admit I was feeling a little shaky.
I removed the bandage a couple hours later as instructed, ignoring the blood. Right now, I have a bit of a black eye from the procedure, but figure that will go away in a few days. Honestly, I know I need the laser surgery since this problem hasn’t changed since last October and hasn’t cleared up with various medications, but I’m not looking forward to it. They say it will be five days to a week recovery. That means no writing or work for me for that length of time. But first I’ll have the appointment for the pre op stuff and to discuss the procedure. Then they’ll have to book the date for the surgery. One step at a time.
I know I’m very lucky that I can easily see a specialist and have these procedures and surgeries done. I’m very grateful for that. This stuff is annoying as heck because it’s been affecting my vision for months, but it’s not life or death. I just hope that when this is over and the dust clears I don’t have any more trouble with my eyes. So that's my health update for now. Life is good and hopefully my left eye soon will be too.
Tuesday Teaser: A Legal Affair
This week the Tuesday Teaser if from A LEGAL AFFAIR. This spicy hot contemporary romance is a stand alone read, but is part of the Jamesville series.
TEASER:
He straightened in his seat and then stood as she approached. His lips curved up in a sexy smile that made goose bumps break out on her skin. It was a smile of promise, of anticipation.
“Are you married?” She couldn’t believe she was asking that of a perfect stranger.
“No. You?” His deep voice skated over the nerve-endings in her body, making her tingle.
She shook her head and the heat level in his eyes kicked up another notch. Much more and she wouldn’t need to wear her coat home even though it was the first of March and there was snow on the ground.
She reached out her hand and he took it, his larger, stronger one closing over hers briefly before releasing it. “Come with me.” Her voice was thick with invitation. There was no doubting what she was asking.
Without question, he followed her from the room, his hand heavy and warm at the small of her back.
TEASER:
He straightened in his seat and then stood as she approached. His lips curved up in a sexy smile that made goose bumps break out on her skin. It was a smile of promise, of anticipation.
“Are you married?” She couldn’t believe she was asking that of a perfect stranger.
“No. You?” His deep voice skated over the nerve-endings in her body, making her tingle.
She shook her head and the heat level in his eyes kicked up another notch. Much more and she wouldn’t need to wear her coat home even though it was the first of March and there was snow on the ground.
She reached out her hand and he took it, his larger, stronger one closing over hers briefly before releasing it. “Come with me.” Her voice was thick with invitation. There was no doubting what she was asking.
Without question, he followed her from the room, his hand heavy and warm at the small of her back.
February 3, 2013
Fabric of Fate Nominated for Fan's Choice Award
I'm thrilled that FABRIC OF FATE, my Ellora's Cave ménage a trois/time travel book, has been nominated for an Erotic MénageRomances Fan's Choice Award over at
MARY'S NAUGHTY WHISPERS.
You can VOTE HERE for all your favorite books and authors!
February 2, 2013
5 Stars for Night of the Tiger
BOOK LOVIN' MAMAShas given Night of the Tiger a 5 Star Review! Here's a snippet of what the reviewer has to say.
"This was a fantastic read! The story was great, very well written, and the characters are some of her best! I loved her descriptions, of the demons and Hades, of The Lady of the Beasts and the shifters, even Aimee's art work, it really pulls you into the story and helps you see what the characters are seeing and feel what the characters are feeling! I can not wait for the next book in this series, I’m so looking forward to seeing where the author takes these wonderful characters! If you love paranormal romance, read this book! I kid you not, you will LOVE it!!!"
~ANNA
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