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September 28, 2014
Dirty Dozen blog hop…
Hey Hey, the next stop on the Dirty Dozen blog hop is live! Carter Quinn is hosting me on the heels of my new release for Temptations of Desire, book 3 in her Desires Entwined series.
Carter Quinn Books- Dirty Dozen Blog Tour- Please Welcome Tempeste O’Riley
Flash sale on Desires’ Guardian!
$4.54 for few hrs: a party-boy twink and a bodyguard learn to love in Desires’ Guardian by @TempesteO
Direct from Dreamspinner Press!
Desires Entwined: Book Two
Most people see Chase Manning as the party-boy twink he seems on the surface. Only James, Chase’s BFF, knows the depth of his loyalty and the extent of the wounds Chase carries inside. When Chase meets Rhys Sayer, things don’t go well, but he can’t shake his attraction to the huge, sexy man.
Rhys is a man of contradictions and fear—a strange combination for a PI and bodyguard. He’s in a bad place emotionally when he sets eyes on Chase for the first time. When Chase puts the moves on him, Rhys insults him, thwarting any possibility of a relationship. Rhys doesn’t see himself as a complicated man, but he dreads the very kind of connection he desires.
Just as they’re trying to overcome their uncertainties, Chase is put in harm’s way. Luckily Rhys and their friends have all the right talents to help Rhys save the man of his dreams.
September 27, 2014
4 star Review for Temptation of Desire
Check out what The Blogger Girls had to say:
I adored both Dal and Alex and loved exploring Alex’s gender fluidity. They’re a great couple together and I liked that Dal was so supportive of Alex. I was a tad confused about Dal’s parents but I loved seeing more of Rhys, who’s also a favorite character!
Overall Impression: I really liked it!
Temptations of Desire: Blog Tour–Character Interview (The Blogger Girls)
Originally posted on The Blogger Girls:
Good morning and a wonderful Saturday to you! I’d like to first thank the lovely Blogger Girls for hosting me today. ☺ Today I’m letting you get a crack at the MC’s of Temptations of Desire. I’ll ask them five (5) questions and we all get to see what their answers are. Sound funs, right?
So, let’s fist introduce our lovelies! Today we have Dal Sayer and Alex Noble with us.
TO: Hey. Thanks so much for coming with me to The Blogger Girls site.
Dal: Not a problem. Lexie and I talked and we’ll answer most any question you have. Well, as long as it’s not too personal *wink*
*Alex blushes but nods*
TO: Great! So, Let me make sure everyone knows who’s who. Lexie is Alex, right?
Dal: Yeah, I call Alex Lexie most of the time.
TO: Cool. Now, on to the questions…
TO: What got…
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September 26, 2014
Temptations of Desire: Blog Tour Day 5 (Love Bytes…)
Originally posted on Love Bytes Reviews:
Welcome Tempeste O’Riley to love Bytes !
Morning (waves). Today I’m here at Love Bytes to tell you a little about my newest release, Temptations of Desire, and to answer a little question, lol. I have been asked about the inspiration for Alex and Dal, so I thought I’d share my eye-candy so you all have a better visual of the characters (and hey, they’re both hella HOT).
So, who’s my Alex?
New Release: Hope and Love Anthology
Hope and Love Anthology
GLBTQ Multi-genre Romance (non-explicit)
Cover by Rue Volley
Crushing Hearts & Black Butterfly Publishing
September 26th, 2014
It starts with hope. That’s what LGBTQ Centers all over the world give us, the hope, the community, the care and education we need in a world that is often hate filled, scared of the unknown, and down right scary. When first introduced to community many of us rejoice as it’s often the first time we’re able to be out and be our true selves without fear or shame.
This anthology is for the benefit of one such center, one that touches many many lives, and like others, needs help and nourishment as well. Centers like the MKE LGBT Community Center depend on the love and support of others so that they may help and support us.
Within this collection of stories, you will find hope, family, love, and community. Take a chance on a new author or one of your beloved… read, enjoy, and know that you are helping children, adults, teens, and elderly alike in our greater LGBTQ community!
One hundred percent of the income from this volume goes directly to The MKE LGBT Community Center in Milwaukee, WI USA
Micah’s Medicine (my story in the anthology)
When Micah Sands runs into his best friend, and secret crush, Perry (Pericles Mann) near the skate park, he’s torn between joy and fear. Micah knows he’s different and is terrified of both his family and his friend finding out about his sexuality. But when Perry asks for his help, he finds more than he bargained.
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Stories Within:
A Change of Heart by Adan DePiaz
All The Wrong Numbers by Kameron Mitchell
Blue Eyes by Hope Ryan
Breath of Life by M. LeAnne Phoenix
Camp Kennevan by Donovan Alekzander Crane
Dinner for the Dead by Áine P Massie
Five Down, Three To Go by Victoria Kinnaird
Forte’ by Marcus Maichle
Joey’s Choice by Piper Kay
Letter from Sarah by Aaron Silver
Micah’s Medicine by Tempeste O’Riley
My Book Boyfriend by Elaine White
Sanctuary by Jocelyn Sanchez
Something to Hold on to by Milla V.
The Queen Dethroned by B. David Spicer
Free Fiction Friday: Chances, Part 3
Morning all! Ready for a little more of “Chances”… Of course you are 
Well, today is part three as well as release day for the Hope and Love Anthology and the end of the first week since Temptations of Desire released! Yep, been a hectic week here. But… on to your reading…
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By the time Tucker was ready to leave for his date—God, what on earth am I doing ?—he’d already changed three times, not sure what to wear. The Laughing Seed was a casual, mostly vegetarian restaurant, so he didn’t think he needed to dress how he had been for work, but all he owned any more was business suits, business casual, and such.
He’d finally decided on a pair of black dress jeans he found in the back of his dresser and a dark green polo. Tucker feared it was still too preppy for Ry, but it was the way he dressed—well, when he wasn’t in trashed jeans and T’s while working on site. Taking one last look at himself in the mirror, he nodded, satisfied. “Besides, if he doesn’t like me for me, why bother,” he mumbled to himself as he collected his wallet and keys before locking up and walking back to his SUV.
He made it to the restaurant with five minutes to spare, thankful he’d left home when he had. Walking up to the front door, Tucker heard his name called and turned. There, striding up to him with a huge smile on his beatific face was Ry. “Tucker! You made it.”
“Of course.” He returned the smile, hoping his nerves didn’t show through too badly. Tucker motioned to the doors and asked, “Shall we?”
“Mmm… yes. I’m hungry and since you’re not on the menu, yet…”
Tucker chuckled. He kind of liked how playful and open Ry was, even if he wasn’t into pickups and tricks, usually. “Be good. I agreed to a possible ride, but not that kind. Not yet, at least.”
“I love the word yet,” Ry singsonged as they reached the front. Ry pulled the door open and gestured Tucker inside, stepping in behind him. A moment later, he felt Ry’s hand settle on his lower back as they waited to be seated.
Their teasing was interrupted when a perky young woman asked how many were in their party. “Just two, miss.”
When they were seated, their server, Katie, brought them water and took their drink orders. By that time, Tucker was starting to fidget as Ry hadn’t spoken directly to him since the first woman had spoken and was being oddly stoic. It was the first time since they’d met that Ry had not been in constant movement, even if it was a foot tap or hands moving as he spoke. “So, um… have you been here before?” he asked, hoping to get some kind of conversation going.
“I’m a regular here, actually.” Rhys said, shifting in his seat as he looked back at Tucker finally. “Love their food and I never have to worry what I’m eating. You want sushi, jalapeño onion fries, or hummus with pita chips?”
“Huh?” Non sequitur much?
“I thought we would start with an appetizer and those are my three favorites here. If you don’t like those choices, we can pick something else.”
“Oh, no! No, you just confused me a minute.” Tucker quickly looked over the menu. “How about the jalapeño onion fries. I love hot food.” And now that he wasn’t with Carl, there was no one to fuss about his ‘weird’ food habits.
“Me too,” Ry said and winked. “Like hot men even better though.”
Tucker chuckled, loving how playful Ry was, even as he wondered if Ry could be serious about anything. “Even if they’re preppy?”
“Oh, especially then. What about you? You like the biker boy or you more of the intellectual, stuffed shirt kind?”
“Intelligent? Yes. Stuffed shirt? No. And while you come off all bad boy player, there’s something more there, I think.” He hoped. Everything about Ry called to him, a fact he couldn’t make sense of. The deep voice was at odds with the lithe, young look, and the man’s body made him hungry for things other than the food they ordered.
“I’m a consummate flirt, that’s true. But as I said before, I don’t trick, so while I may tease, I meant it when I asked you out.” Ry flashed a wide, open smile again. “You never did tell me what you do.”
“Guess I didn’t. I’m an architect and occasionally teach a class or two for the university’s engineering department. What about you? You made it sound like you were the grumpy kid’s boss.”
“Zeke? Yeah, he’s a grouch, especially at closing time, but he’s not a bad kid. I’m the librarian, well, one of them. I also make the schedules and do most of the hiring, so I am his boss of a sort.”
“Never met a purple haired librarian before.”
Ry laughed, a rich, deep sound that wrapped around Tucker, making him want to hear the man make other, more carnal, sounds. “Neither have I. I’m a bit unusual, I know it, but I refuse to be anyone but myself, even at work. Considering I have my Masters in Information and Library Science and am working on my special certification for Museum Libraries, they put up with my hair and leather,” he explained and shrugged.
Tucker looked at Ry more carefully, but the kid, yes, he still looked barely legal, didn’t appear to be old enough for all that. “You have your Masters?”
“I look young, right? That’s what’s confusing you.”
Tucker nodded, curious as to how old Ry was.
“I’m twenty-nine, Tucker. That is what you’re wondering with those big, blue eyes of yours, right? Is that too old for you?”
Shaking his head, Tucker wondered if twenty-nine constituted robbing the cradle. “Not at all. I’m thirty-eight. Is that too old for you?”
“Nope! I don’t see age as being a valid determining factor, as long as both are legal and willing.” Ry’s eyes lit up suddenly. “Oh, food.”
Chuckling, Tucker watched as their appetizer was set down. Ry immediately said thanks to the waitress and snagged the plates, serving some for each of them. Tearing his eyes away, Tucker looked at the food, taking in it’s wonderful scent. “Smells wonderful,” he murmured as he picked up his fork.
When he looked up, he was instantly caught in Ry’s gaze as the man licked the spicy seasoning from his fingers after he nibbled a bit of fry and onion.
“It’s really good,” Ry said, scooping another fry up, holding it out for Tucker to try.
Tucker’s gaze darted around, but no one was paying them any attention. He bent forward and bit the fry close enough to Ry’s fingers his lips brushed them. He sat back, chewed, and swallowed, but Ry still held the last bit out. Without thinking about his actions, Tucker leaned forward again to take the last bit, but when he opened his lips, Ry pushed the fry inside, the tip if one finger slipping through as well.
Feeling daring, Tucker nipped, then licked the finger pad, before sitting back again, entranced with how Ry’s eyes dilated and how his lean body shivered slightly.
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Make sure to check out the rest of the stories from Free Fiction Friday!
September 25, 2014
Temptations of Desire: Blog Tour Day 4 (Purple Fantasy…)
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Originally posted on the Purple Fantasy Den:
I’m very happy to welcome back to the Purple Fantasy Den: Tempeste O’Riley for this week’s Thursday Pimping! Tempe is here to talk about her newest release Temptations of Desire. I’m UBER excited about this book and I’m very honored that TPFD is hosting Tempe to talk about it. So, without further ado…
September 24, 2014
From Chicago, With Love (GRL Anthology)
Writing is a solitary activity, and yet authors would be useless without readers to devour the words they create. GayRomLit brings the two together; a community made up of people with different tastes and styles, from all over the world, all with one thing in common: a passion for romance.
From science fiction to urban fantasy, from historical to paranormal to contemporary, enjoy an eclectic collection of stories and excerpts from the authors attending GayRomLit 2014 in Chicago.
And the moment you’ve been waiting for! From Chicago, With Love …
Cover Artist: L.C. Chase
From Chicago, With Love is exclusively available at GRL 2014 in Chicago.
Temptations of Desire: Blog Tour Day 3
Originally posted on Grace Duncan’s blog:
“You will never be successful at finding a beloved if you don’t learn to accept who
you are completely.”— Dalton Harrison III
The quote above is from, as it says, Dalton Harrison III. He’s Alex Noble’s employer and friend in Temptations of Desire. This is a quote that wrote itself, but is so very important in the story and in reality. Until one accepts who they are, how can they expect others to?
