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@author_rlkirk Ends Their #BookBlitz Today On Taboo's Center Stage #adultromance #wolves #paranormal

It's one of my favorite days of the week here at the House of Taboo. I'm Luscious Lia Michaels, your naughty host and owner of this fine place of hedonistic pleasure. Today I'm thrilled to participate in author R.L. Kirk's book blitz celebrating the release of the first book in their Blackwood Wolves series.  This one focuses on Lily. 

Did you catch that I said "their" instead of his or her? I did that on purpose my lovelies because R.L. Kirk is actually TWO authors rolled up in one.  Here's their bio...

R.L. Kirk is the brain child of two authors, working together to bring you urban fantasy novels with a kick.

It has been quite a journey to get here, trying to find the right ingredients. A little action here, a bit of flirting there, an intense storyline with characters you want to be with.
Male characters with bite and females not afraid to go that extra mile.

R. L. Kirk a progression. Full length novels are coming, bigger ideas with bigger worlds.

R, a man with a need to get his world in print. A Yorkshire man, an accent to die for. Loves to work and dream, bringing both together. Loves listening to music and watching Game of Thrones and obsesses with Heisenberg.

L, a woman with writing dreams and ambition. Loves her daughter. Loves to read until she falls asleep. Loves Disneyland and making jewelry. Loves swimming and second hand book shops.




What brings us here today is Blackwood: Lily. The first book in the series introduces you to the Blackwood wolves and right in the middle of a war. Let's take a look at the blurb
Amidst a war of attrition and a struggle for power
Lily Blackwood is torn between two strong men...
One, Wallace is her perfect idea of a partner, loving, loyal and handsome. The second, Bryn, is her true mate, the man chosen for her by nature and her family. Denial and naivety for nature’s choice, sends her into a rage of independence against the laws of her own destiny, family and her own father.
Wallace Kirk is assigned to protect the beautiful Lily since her birth...
His loyalties are tearing him apart. His own mate, dead, taken from him, fills his thoughts as Lily begs for his attention. She needs him, but not as much as the wolf that prowls in her flesh.
Bryn Kemp's nature and need fill his flesh...
Yet his true mate, the woman chosen for him, denies her destiny. His battle for her and his own pride must overcome her feisty rebellious streak.
Both men must fight for her in the throes of oncoming battle and she must make the right choice. A decision that will shape the war.


Two hunky wolves vying for Lily and the wolf inside her. Who will she choose? The one she feels is the perfect mate and partner, or the one chosen for her as her true mate? Let's see if we can figure it out from this steamy excerpt. 


Heading back up the stairs she came to her bedroom door. Bryn’s scent spilled out and seemed to beckon her. Lily came around the corner slowly, seeing him sitting on her bed.

His shirt off, his chest clawed up, dried blood caked his forehead and matted down his hair.

She leaned against the doorway and just took him in.

Tall dark and handsome, if Bryn Kemp was a word with a definition it would say that after his name. His bright eyes invaded your soul; his strong facial features made you want to kiss them to see if you could soften them. His bottom lip was busted.

Lily licked her own lips and wanted to kiss each wound better. Her wolf perked up and she felt a simper rise to her throat. The wolf was upset—she was upset. She was slowly coming to terms with the fact that her wolf and her were one and the same, the intensity of her emotions were all hers.

Bryn lifted his head and smiled at her, he rose to his feet quickly and then growled. Grabbing his side, he fell back onto her bed.

Lily rushed in and slid an arm around his back, helping him support his weight to get him to the bathroom. She had a full first aid kit in there it would be easier to get him sorted. “Come on you big bad wolf. Let’s get you all tended.”

“I need more than tending, I feel like shit warmed up. Sorry, but I do. I've never been in a fight like that Lily. I was scared I'd never open my eyes again.”

Bryn talking like that worried her. She’d never heard Wallace admit possible defeat. Not even in the face of her and a mate match. Lily eased him into her large bathroom. The huge tub was a few more feet into the huge space. The shower was behind a totally clear set of glass doors.

“Oh, come now. A big strong wolf like you afraid?” She leaned him against the sink counter. Her fingers brushed over his broken skin as instinct started to take over. Lily pressed her body against his. Her fingers glazed down over the wounds on his chest. “You weren’t really afraid were you? You’re strong—we are strong. We were born that way. The moon gives us that.”

Why am I fucking whispering—God he smells good even all beat up.

She leaned in and started to nuzzle against his chest. Lily didn’t even balk when her tongue flicked out of her mouth and started to roughly lap at the wounds on his chest. His blood and sweat exploded on her taste buds. She knew her saliva would heal his wounds faster. Yet, now she lapped at him because his taste was like a drug and she wanted more.

“I'm thirty years old Lily, Wallace is many times that. I was useless. Even he knew we were out gunned. But if you want to lick me, go right ahead, it will take my mind off tonight's events.”

Lily slipped her hand up his chest. His pounding heart beat belied his calm tone of voice. Her wolf was getting amped and the heat was so close she was near to the fuck it and fuck me level of the moon cycle. She glanced up at him through her lashes, a smirk on her face as she flattened her tongue and ran it up one long, deep wound. “Oh, Bryn—do you not like my tender care?”

Who am I?

“I love your tender care, maybe we should care for each other.”

His words sent an electric pulse through her body. Lily gazed into his eyes. They glimmered, his wolf threatening to break free and dominate the situation. As independent as she was, Lily needed him to control her, take her, and consume her body and soul. Her fingers toyed with the hard flesh of his chest. She wanted him. There was no doubt about it. She just didn’t know why she wanted him this bad.

Right after she’d told herself life would be easier with Wallace. He’d told her she needed to find a mate, but this man in all his shirtless glory couldn’t be her mate. Not this quick—not so sudden.

Lily sucked in her breath when warm fingers caressed the flesh of her sides. A low vibrating sound echoed in the large space. Her gaze drifted to his face. Bryn’s eyes were glowing deep amber, his facial hair was growing out, his cheeks caving in, and she could swear that his features had elongated preparing for the shift. Her wolf rumbled to life and she sucked in a breath when his fingers tickled her sides as he fisted the hem of her shirt in his large, hot hands. She lifted her arms on auto response and he quickly removed her top. She now only donned her red lacy bra. Her breasts were at risk of spilling out. She wore it a cup size smaller, so it would push her creamy mounds higher.

A growl and a snarl that sounded distinctly like a bark came from Bryn.

She felt no fear.

She felt arousal making her wet at the crotch of her skinny jeans. Lily’s hips moved of their own volition and she wedged herself between his legs. She could hear his breathing. They were both panting and out of control. Heat radiated. His scent filled her nostrils. It was like the forest after a fresh rain. Her lips parted and she moaned. Her forehead rubbed against his pectorals. “Why do I want you so bad?”

Something burned on her right inner thigh. She whimpered slightly as the arousal heated to a boiling point and she was pressing her hips against his erect, covered groin. Lily looked up at him and read the desire in his eyes.

He wanted her just as bad.

“Fuck this is intense.”In that moment all she wanted was him. She knew that if she just had him, if he took her, fucked her, nipped at her, and claimed her she could die happy tomorrow, knowing that at some point she’d belonged to him.

But my mate…

At that fleeting thought her wolf snarled and she clawed down his chest. She didn’t break the surface of his flesh but she made angry red welts rise. Her wolf wanted to mark him just as bad as she wanted him to mark her.

It can’t be.

Her internal musings were cut short by Bryn’s hand sliding up between their bodies. She looked up and he was grinning down at her. “Please—” she begged.

“Oh, I’ll take care of you, little wolf.” His mouth crashed down on hers.


Her world spun. Her lips parted without any coaxing and his tongue slipped inside her mouth and danced with her own. She felt his elongated canines as she submitted to his kiss, her body melting against his.






Well, since this is the last stop of the blitz, you'll need to be sure you get your entries to win a set of these fabulous handmade bookmarks. As you can see, one of the beads sports the cover of Blackwood: Lily! 







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@dochappycamper Stops in For A #CoverReveal and Sneak Peek At The Surrender of Julia

Welcome to the Center Stage at The House of Taboo. I'm Luscious Lia Michaels, your host for today and owner of this establishment. Today we're helping our alter ego Tammy Dennings Maggy celebrate. Within a few weeks, she'll be releasing The Surrender of Julia (Now and Forever 3).  This week LMK Graphics brought Tammy's characters to life, right down to the bondage nod. ;)

Now hang on. We'll show you the cover in just a moment. First here's the blurb...

L.A. artist phenom Julia Santos appeared to have it all. After a nearly two year long dry spell, her creativity was at its peak and she had her muse and model Jacob Hartley to thank for it. He brought the fire and raw sexuality back to her sculptures and into her bedroom, and a sense of security that only one other person in her life had ever given her. At last she had found the perfect balance between her professional and private lives, until the day a single call from someone in her past threatened to tear her world apart.

Fearful of losing all she’d worked so hard to accomplish, Julia delved deeper into the hedonistic lifestyle she’d come to rely on to give her an escape from the horrors of her past. Instead of bringing her comfort, her sexual urges lead her down the path of destruction; not only for herself, but those around her.  With Jacob fighting for his life after a near fatal motorcycle accident and Julia on the brink of death herself, Fate and her Guardian Angel Daniel intervene and transport her to a safe haven called the Island.


There she’s given a choice: stay on the Island and wait for her next rebirth, or go back and fight to be with the one who has been there for her through every lifetime.  Will she take the easy way out and leave all the pain behind, or will she choose the long and hard road reliving the horrors of her childhood in order to have her happily ever after with the Mistress of her dreams?

Tammy's shared excerpts from this book with us over the last year. Now we're THIS CLOSE to getting to read the entire story filled with the "hedonistic" lifestyle we all love here at Taboo. There will be hot sex in the bathroom in the ER, light bondage, spanking and fabulous Domme/sub play. You won't want to miss this one!   

Now here's what you've all been waiting for...

The Surrender of Julia (Now and Forever 3) Coming Soon from Sassy Vixen Publishing

OhMy! Monday Welcomes author @dxluc and Her Futuristic #Erotic #Fantasy

Welcome to the House of Taboo and Oh My! Monday. I've got a special treat for all of you today. My friend and fellow author D.X. Luc has stopped in today to share an excerpt from her new futuristic fantasy  HUNTERS OF SERAPHIM: JADIN. It's her latest erotic romance that's set in the 45th century where women are the stronger sex and rule the world.  There is one remote island however where the men dominate and are oh so sexy. This is where the heroine finds herself after waking up from a drug induced sleep.  What to know more?  Read on!

BlurbIn the year 4411, females dominate the world. Men are now the weaker sex and all roles have been reversed. Angela is an accomplished defense attorney and has grown up in a world dominated by women but she craves something more. She secretly yearns for a strong dominant man…not a simpering wimp.Nestled on an island far from the world Angela knows are a group of mighty male Hunters. They're strong, dominate and sexy and each Hunter is waiting for the goddess Seraphim to grant him his mate. 
After waking from a drug induced sleep, Angela finds herself on this jungle island, playing a game of cat and mouse with Jadin... the sexiest man she's ever seen. He claims she's his, but she wants the right to choose. Will Angela be able to give into her hearts desires or will a lifetime of embedded teachings prevent her from having the man of her dreams?

Excerpt “I assure you, I want nothing to do with Lydia. I’ve told her this many times and yet…she still doesn’t get it.”
“Oh, she’s got all kinds of hots for you, Jadin. Not that I blame her.” Angela chuckled. “She threatened me not long ago. Told me that I wasn’t good enough for you. Man, is she going to give it to me for actually snagging you.”
“I’ll have a chat with Travis and Kefir. She’s starting to become an embarrassment to not only her husband, but also herself.”
Angela waved her hand. “It's really not a big deal. She's probably all talk.”
“Hardly. You don't know her. She may be cute and small, but she's by no means cuddly.”
“What do you mean she's 'cute'?” That was the only thing the woman heard? Tilting his head, he saw fire snapping in her brown eyes. “Just as I said.” Jadin gave her an innocent glance, his woman’s cheeks were red with her growing jealousy. It turned him on something fierce. He lay back against the pillows and languidly stroked his stiffening cock.
“You think Lydia is pretty?” Angela hissed.
"Of course. She's got a nice ass and perky breasts.”
Angela crawled over to here he rested, moving up his body until she straddled his hips. “Is that so? You've looked at her that much have you? Next—you'll be telling me you've seen her naked!”
“Yes. Once we bathed together in the lake.” The mischievousness in his voice was thick and Jadin knew she heard it.
“Oh, hell no! I’m the only woman you’ll see naked from now on, buddy!” She impaled her pussy onto his waiting hardness. Jadin sucked in a huge gust of air. All wet and hot, she dug her nails into his chest, riding him with abandon.
He growled, rolling her under him, matching her frantic movements with his thrusts. Her body arched, as she offered him a dusky peach nipple and he took it, suckling as she cried out his name. Her walls trembled around him the aftershocks rippling when Angela came down from her orgasm, fueling him to go on. Lifting his head, he stared into her brown depths. “Keep coming for me, Angela. I won’t stop until you pass out from this.” He drew back, then pounded his hips into her, causing her to scream. “That’s right, woman. Show me why you were given to me and me alone.”

About the AuthorAn avid reader since I was a child, I never found a book I disliked. Mostly, you could find me lost in Shakespeare, Edgar Allen Poe, or Ernest Hemingway, and my most favorite, Ancient Greek literature. Taking my love of books, I started writing poetry, short stories, and even helped with screen writes for my drama club.
By the time I was in my teens, my older sister introduced me to my first romance novel, The Hawk and the Dove by Virginia Henley. The moment I fell into the world of love, I was hooked, and my addiction for more grew until I found myself delving deeper into the erotic.
After being convinced that I had the skills to try my hand at writing, I went to work on my first story Down the Yellow Brick Road: Finding Home. And since being published, I've not looked back.
Now, as a busy mom of three, that homeschools, drives to activities, and manages to find time to just take a breath, I have to say, I love being naughty when I get the chance. It's freeing and I wouldn't want it any other way!
You can find Angela and Jadin's story on AMAZON and AMAZON UK
For another sneak peek at Hunters of Seraphim: Jadin, head on over to my sister blog Sassy Vixen Publishing. D.X. shared a page from the journal of another character. 
Until next time, ~Luscious Lia

Author @Robin_Badillo Brings Her Alter Ego Tyler Robbins To Celebrate #FreakyFetishFridays #LGBT #eroticromance

Welcome to the House of Taboo! I'm Luscious Lia Michaels, the owner and host for this evening. We've a full house tonight, so make sure you take your seats quickly. Your servers will be around shortly with your Margaritas...the House specialty. Bartender Extraordinaire Tony has come up with a special one in honor of today's guest. He's made up his own version of the Spicy Grand with chipotle chili powder and red pepper flakes. He adds just a splash of his "secret ingredient" to put it over the top and too hot to handle...just like our guest author Tyler Robbins.

Today she's here to share a bit of her new release from Evernight Publishing, Aftermath: Guts and Glory is another fabulous addition to Tyler's growing list of M/M romances. As I've mentioned on more than one occassion, Tyler's first book Beyond Honor was the very first M/M book I've ever read. Now I'm hooked and it's all her fault! LOL!  Love you, girlie!

But enough of the fangirl stuff. Let's get on with the show!





Blurb
When the brother he idolized is killed in action in Afghanistan, Kyle Barrett is rocked to his core. With his only confidant gone, Kyle struggles to deal with the loss, while fighting to keep his hidden sexuality a secret from his parents. 

If only he didn’t have to face them alone.

Army veteran, Ryder Bishop has returned from his final tour in Iraq, when severe PTSD forces him to seek help through a new counseling program back home in Texas. 

Just when Ryder thinks he’s reached the end of his rope, he meets Kyle, and their lives take a remarkable turn.

Can the grieving brother and damaged soldier find the peace they so desperately need? Or will they become another statistic when the aftermath of war hits too close to home?


They might have shipped the soldier home, but his demons have come with him.


Adult Excerpt
Kyle took a deep breath to steady his excitement then slowly unfastened Ryder’s jeans. He pulled them down just a bit, low enough to remove the semi-hard cock from Ryder’s boxers. The shaft stiffened in the palm of Kyle’s hand, and he liked the feel of the delicate flesh against his own skin. He slowly tightened his gripped and began to stroke. 

“Shit.” Ryder moaned again, and rolled his hips.

Kyle watched Ryder’s expression as his movements hastened. Ryder, this strong, mountain of a man, who dominated the basketball court, and practically mopped the floor with Kyle every time they played, literally melted in Kyle’s hand.

Exhilarated by that extra confidence, Kyle found the courage to take the next step. The natural step he’d wanted to take since he first laid eyes on the other man’s cock. Kyle licked his lips, then flicked the head of Ryder’s dick with his tongue.

Ryder shuddered.

Kyle lapped the salty surface of Ryder’s crown then encircled it with his lips, until he lowered his head, and drew half of the fleshy shaft into his mouth. 

“Fuck.”

Kyle’s ears rang, and his heartbeat boomed like a bass drum inside his head. The more he sucked in, the louder Ryder’s groans became, thrilling Kyle even more. 

Ryder made a hissing sound. “Careful with the teeth.” 

Kyle corrected his technique and covered the thick shaft with his lips instead, then dove back down for another plunge.

“Mmm.” Ryder bucked his hips, forcing himself deeper into Kyle’s mouth. “Yeah, that’s it.”

Kyle’s eyes watered as Ryder’s cock bumped the back of his throat, flooding his mouth with Ryder’s salty-sweet essence.

Ryder grasped the back of Kyle’s head and shoved himself in harder. “Feels so fucking good.”

Kyle gripped the base, and used his hand to jack Ryder off as he continued to suck and lick, until Ryder abruptly pulled back, and stopped him.

“What?” Kyle’s mind whirled, and he fought to take Ryder’s cock back into his mouth.

Ryder’s stomach muscles rolled, and his breathing deepened. He inhaled deeply before speaking. “You’ve seriously never done this before?” Disbelief resonated in his tone. 


Was he serious? He’s asking this now? “Never.” 

“Shit.” Ryder licked his lips, his eyes glazed over. “So that means,” Ryder skimmed his thumb over Kyle’s tingling bottom lip, “nobody’s ever done it to you either.”

Kyle drew in a deep breath, doing his best not to bust a nut just at the thought of it. “No.” 

A gleam sparked in Ryder’s eyes “Lie back.”

Chills wreaked havoc across Kyle’s flesh. Oh shit.

Ryder’s eyes danced back and forth as though searching Kyle’s for an answer to a question he hadn’t bothered to ask. His brow bunched, and he eased closer. “Just don’t forget to breathe.”

Where to find the author Evernight Amazon Facebook Twitter
A special Taboo side note: This book has scenes of food play. You don't want to miss it! Come on. I've got the van all fired up and ready to haul ass to Amazon!


About the author
Tyler Robbins is the pen name of author Robin Badillo, who lives in a small Texas town and is the mother of four nearly grown kids, two boys and two girls.

Tyler enjoys stepping out of her comfort zone and pushes the envelope on the stories she writes every chance she gets. She hopes her readers are just as thrilled as she is with the chances she's taking.


Always the optimist, Tyler is a firm believer that gray hair is merely God's graffiti!!

@kendallmckenna Is Under Taboo's #Spotlight Once Again With the Sexy #Marines From #TheFinalLIne #eroticromance #manlove #LGBT

Welcome to the House of Taboo! I'm Luscious Lia Michaels, your host for all things naughty here at the club. Tonight is filled with special guests and fun for all. For those of you who've never been here on a Saturday, you're in for a very special treat. Center Stage is going to be rockin' tonight...literally... in honor of Taboo and my friend and fellow author Kendall McKenna. We've got her safely locked...err...hidden away backstage while we finish setting up her surprises for the night. Usually I have one or maybe two special surprises for my authors who agree to join me under the purple spotlight, but when the word went out that Kendall was going to be here once again, I was inundated with folks asking to be a part of the celebration.


First of all, put your hands together for the best damn bartender in any galaxy.  You name it, he can whip it up for you. Tonight he's outdone himself with the fountains of margaritas you see all around the club. He's got not one, not two, not three, but six different flavors for you to choose from. Your servers will keep your glasses salted and full of his frozen concoctions. You like them better on the rocks? Tony has you covered!  (Tony delivers six different pitchers of margaritas to the tables on stage with me, stopping only to give me a quick kiss on the cheek. Love that man!) Thank you darlin'! You do know me and our guests better than anyone.


Lia? Why didn't you wake me up sooner? I wanted to be showered and ready to go before Kendall arrived.  Now I have to rush around and will miss the look on her face when she first walks out—
Alex, your flight only got in a few hours ago. You needed to get some sleep before she got here so you'd be ready to go for the show and for the after party. You've got plenty of time. Now get backstage and change. 
(He grabs one of the margaritas from the table where Tony was setting them up. He takes a big gulp and sighs before smiling to the crowd and ducking backstage once again.)


Shhhhh...don't give the surprise away too soon. Kendall doesn't have a clue who's here tonight. The last time—
I just about made her piss her pants! (Karl Urban walks through the crowd to join me on stage. The crowd starts to cheer, but he quickly hushes them with a finger to his lips.) Shhhhh...it's our secret for now. 
I didn't think you were going to make it this time. She didn't stop talking about your last visit with us for well over a week. 
How could I stay away? Besides being one of the few people who can keep up with us while drinking Tony's margaritas, she pens some of the HOTTEST erotica around. Who doesn't want to meet the woman behind The Recon Diaries? 








My thoughts exactly! As you can see from the standing room only crowd tonight, the demand for her Marines is over the top, so much so that I've had to recruit a few extra hands to help Tony tend the bar.  Come on out TK!




(Taylor Kitsch saunters out from behind the purple curtain with a tray of margaritas, serving the tables in front of the stage before coming to sit next to me for a moment.) Wow! This place is hoppin' tonight! You weren't kidding when you said Kendall would draw in the crowds. 

That's why you're here, hot stuff! We need some man candy serving the minions while Kendall dishes about The Final Line and her smexy Marines. 
OH! I always wanted to be a Marine. Do you think she could use me as a bit of sinspiration for one of her characters? I've got tats. Do you all wanna see? (a few girls in the crowd scream out for him to take it all off.)
Taylor! You promised you'd help me out tonight if I agreed to allow you to tag along with Kendall and the rest of her surprises. If you don't put your shirt back on right now, you'll have to stay behind. There'll be plenty of time for showing off your tats. I promise.  Well...okay you can keep the shirt off, but the rest has to stay on until the after party.





Honey, where do you want the band to set up all the gear? (One of the loves of my life and the sinspiration for my alter ego's hero Jake Hartley in For the Love of Quinn and The Island takes control of the microphone on the Center Stage. Christian Kane never fails to make me a puddle when he calls me honey. Whew!) I want to be sure it's all set up before we bring our girl out here. You know the band is chomping at the bit to perform for her...and for you my luscious one. (DAMN! There goes the thong.)

You know damn well what to do with your equipment...errr..the band's gear, Mr. Kane. You're just trying to unnerve me a bit more before Kendall takes the stage to tell us about Corey and Sean. And don't think for one minute I didn't notice you wore all black tonight...(he looks flippin' hot in all black and he knows it! Poor Kendall isn't gonna know what hit her)
Well, I wanted to help out a bit with security at the door before joining you all on stage. You know how I love to bust some heads.
Yeah I know. That's why you loved playing Elliott...but tonight isn't about you, Christian. It's about Kendall. It's just about time to bring her out. So go on and finish setting up the stage for your number and I'll check on Alex.





I'm just about ready. Do you want me on stage with you now, or should I wait and come out after she's already on stage with you and Karl?
How about you wait until Karl introduces you to come out and read the blurb for her.
Ohhhhh...that will be perfect. I'll get to see her reactions as I read the summary of her fabulous story. 
Perfect! Well, I'd say let's get the show on the road. Karl? Would you please do the honors?
It would be my pleasure. ;) Her name is Kendall McKenna and in case you haven't heard, she writes M/M erotic romance novels and novellas. Today we're going to have a hell of a lot of fun, much of which is going to be a complete surprise to her. Today you get to learn a bit about her and the two heroes of The Final Line. So without further adieu, put your hands together and get to your feet to welcome to Taboo the one and only Kendall McKenna!



(Kendall walks out onto the stage a bit tentative at first. I'm guessing after hearing Karl's voice introduce her, she knows she's in for a wild night. He stands to greet her, meeting her halfway to our seats and grabs her into a bear hug. She's smiling from ear to ear and so am I. She's wearing the special purple leather House of Taboo jacket I sent to her as well as the purple dog tag covers. Man, she looks HOT!)
Lia! You are just plain evil! LOL! You didn't tell me Karl was going to be here again tonight.
Of course not! It wouldn't have been a surprise if I did and you know me better than that. 
I'm just happy we pulled it off again. You're not easy to sneak up on. Trying to keep my filming schedule a secret so I could get away without you suspecting anything was a huge challenge. I nearly spilled the beans when we talked last week about your return visit to Taboo.
Well, both of you are forgiven for now...unless you have something else up that leather bustier of yours. 
You'll find out soon enough, darlin' but how about we get down to business. 
Okay, but I'm keeping both eyes on you now, luscious one!

Hehehehe.  What inspires you to write?
Real life. Things that happen in the world often make me ask, ‘what if’. My stories explore those thoughts. I also have journeys that I want to take a character on, also based on real life issues. I tend to combine those two and come up with a story. 


Are you a plotter or panster or a little of both?
I’m a panster. I learned early on that if I do too much early planning, and if I try to force a story to conform to a pre-plan, I end up struggling with the story, or end up with writer’s block. 

Do your stories tend to be character driven or plot driven?
Very character driven. I tend to write the plot around the journey I want the character(s) to take. 

What are the recurring core issues in your stories? Why do you think you are drawn to these types of characters/plots again and again?
Because I write about US Marines, I keep touching on issues that US armed forces are facing after twelve years of war. I also have to keep dealing with emotionally reserved men, lingering issues linked to Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and being in a relationship with someone who is constantly in the line of fire. 


That brings us to why you're here today. Is The Final Line one of your faves?
Yes! I love this book. I really grew to love Corey Yarwood as I was writing this story. I absolutely adore the relationship between Corey and Sean. 
Well, how about we bring out another surprise for you. He flew in just a few hours ago so that he could be here for you tonight. Lia's asked him to do the honors of reading the audience the blurb.  Everyone turn your attention to the right stage and join us in welcoming Mr. Alexander Skarsgard.

Staff Sergeant Corey Yarwood is an instructor at the Basic Reconnaissance Course. His last deployment ended in horror, but he can’t remember those events. Battling severe PTSD, Corey’s drinking is growing out of control. 

Sean Chandler walks into a dive bar, and into Corey’s life. An actor and a musician, Sean has the empathy and compassion to sooth Corey’s pain, and the strength to support him as he struggles to heal. 

Corey’s lost memories are pivotal to a civilian murder, and a military investigation. Remembering could mean salvation, or destruction. Will the truth be too much for Sean to handle?

(After his reading, Alex walks over to Kendall and dips her backwards, nibbling on her neck. The crowd goes wild as he slowly brings her back upright. Yep. She's stunned. Alex pours her another drink before helping himself to another.)

I'd say the we succeeded in surprising the hell out of her.
LOL! The neck biting was a bit over the top but perfect. Thank you for joining us tonight. I understand you've read this book and can answer a few of the questions we have for Kendall. It's a good thing too. I think she's still in a bit of shock. Why don't you give us the core premise behind her story.
Corey Yarwood has a bad case of PTS and memory loss. The event he has no memory of is under investigation, and he’s at the center of it. He is falling in love with Sean Chandler, but he’s afraid his PTS keeps getting in the way. 

When and where does your book take place?
It takes place aboard Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California and it’s about 2 minutes in the future. 



Who is hero #1? 
I can handle it from here, Alex honey. Staff Sergeant Corey Yarwood, USMC, has just been promoted and assigned to Basic Recon School as an instructor. 

What drives him?
Corey wants to be a good man and a good Marine. He has served with a strong and vivid role model, and he strives to emulate this fellow Marine. He believes in duty, honor, loyalty and honesty. 



What is he running away from (literally or figuratively)?
Corey is running from himself. He got his heart broken when he was young, so he ran away and joined the Marines. He crushed hard on a fellow Marine, but that Marine has only ever loved one person. Corey responds by earning special training after special training, trying to become the same kind of man his crush could fall in love with. He came back from Afghanistan with PTS and memory loss, and he hides from his nightmares with alcohol. Even after he meets Sean, Corey keeps trying to use his PTS as an excuse for why they can’t get closer to each other. 



What obstacles will he encounter in this story?
Poor Corey has to overcome the nightmares of his PTS. He has to stop self-medicating with alcohol. He’s faced with an investigation into the event in Afghanistan that caused his memory loss. He needs to regain his memory but he fears what he’ll learn about himself. A fellow Marine who served with Corey in Afghanistan gets himself into some legal trouble, and he sucks Corey in again his will. There are legal and emotional obstacles that Corey has to overcome in order to move on with both his career and his romance with Sean.

What draws him to the hero #2 in this story? What gives him that push away from him?
Corey is initially drawn to Sean out of pure sexual attraction. Despite Corey’s resistance, he finds himself calling Sean whenever Corey has a nightmare. He hates appearing weak in Sean’s eyes, but Sean is sympathetic and an active listener. He doesn’t judge Corey in any way. Corey believes his PTS makes a relationship impossible, but Sean’s understanding and open acceptance keeps Corey coming back. 

What does he need to learn to make the happy ending possible?
Corey has the greatest learning curve of any character I’ve written so far. He has to learn that he’s got to deal with his PTS and not run from it, and that his tough guy act isn’t going to fly. He has to learn that leaning on Sean for support doesn’t make him weak. Mostly, Corey has to learn that duty, honor, and loyalty aren’t words and that sometimes, living those words is difficult. 

What about him will make readers sympathetic to him?
Reader will love Corey because he is so humble and earnest. He wants so very much to be a good man and a good Marine, but he’s sure he’s failing miserably. He wants to very much to love, and be loved by Sean, but he’s sure he’s too damaged to be worthy of anyone like Sean. He fights so hard to conquer his PTS and to cooperate fully with the legal investigation, but he keeps having anxiety attacks and flashbacks. The reader experiences these things along with Corey, and I think it makes him immensely sympathetic. 



Hey, I'd like to get in on this interview if you don't mind. (The crowd cheers as Taylor makes his way back up to the stage.)
TK! How the hell did you get here?
I flew in with Karl. You really didn't think I'd miss your return to Taboo did you? 
I think I'm gonna need another drink. Lia, how about you pass the pomegranite pitcher this way.
Let's get back to the interview, woman!  Who is hero #2? 
That would be Sean Chandler. He’s a fairly successful actor who is also a singer and a songwriter. 

What drives him?
His ambition and his love of acting drives him professionally. His creativity fuels his music. His respect and admiration of Corey, Corey’s profession, and the things Corey has endured drive him to fight for their relationship. He’s also just stubborn enough to keep fighting for a relationship with Corey, when Corey uses his PTS as an excuse to pull away.

What is he running away from (literally or figuratively)?
It’s very subtle, but we eventually learn that Sean is running from shallow relationships with men who can’t see past his looks. He’s running from men who resent the long hours and travel his career requires. 





My turn now boys. What obstacles will he encounter in this story?
Sean’s biggest obstacle is Corey! He has to work overtime to help Corey to see that Sean doesn’t consider him weak because of his PTS, and he doesn’t consider Corey a monster, because of things he’s had to do in combat. 



What draws him to hero #1 in this story? What gives him that push away from him?
Sean is immediately drawn to Corey because he’s big, strong, and competent, but he’s got a soft heart. Corey could be a bully, but instead he’s very kind. Sean continues to be drawn to Corey because Corey is genuinely interested in Sean’s talent and his career, and seems oblivious to his looks. It’s Corey that pushes Sean away. Sean’s not having it, though. He digs in and fights.

What does he need to learn to make the happy ending possible?
Sean has to learn to deal with Corey’s emotional reserve and his hesitance to talk about himself or his feelings. He has to learn that he can’t give Corey his ‘space’. Sean has to learn to push Corey, make him talk, and lay it all out. It’s very counterintuitive for someone as artistic and creative as Sean. He has to learn to set aside his ‘sensitivity’ and get a little aggressive.




My turn! (Christian saunters onto Center Stage and the lone spotlight illuminates him. Damn, that boy is FINE!) What makes this hero hot and lovable? 

OMG, Lia! Are you trying to give me a flippin' heart attack? (Kendall gulps down some of her drink before she answers the question)From the very beginning, Sean actively seeks information about PTS and how to deal with someone who suffers from it. It’s subtle, but readers quickly learn that Sean is determined to do what’s best for Corey, so he’s out there seeking information. He accepts Corey unconditionally, from the very first moment. Even when he teases Corey, he does it in a charming and loving way.

Is the oppositional force in this story more external or internal or a little of both?
It’s both. Internally, Corey is battling PTS and memory loss. He’s had his heart broken, so he’s hesitant about relationships. As a Marine, he’s immensely confident, but as a man, he’s so very unsure. Externally, Corey’s involved in a military investigation. A fellow Marine sucks him into a criminal investigation that he has nothing to do with. He’s also battling a Marine Corps culture that discourages him from seeking help for his PTS. Corey and Sean have some serious oppositional forces going on!

Is there a villain? What motivates him/her to cause oppositional force to the characters? Without giving any spoilers, can you give a hint as to what sort of opposition he/she gives to the main characters?
There are two villains. One is a faceless specter, the other is a Marine who committed a crime and keeps dragging Corey into the mess, despite the fact he’s got nothing to do with the crime. The faceless specter is the truth. Corey is very afraid of what he’ll learn about himself when he regains his memories of the event in Afghanistan. The Marine in legal trouble is a threat to Corey’s career and his relationship with Sean.








What is the theme at the heart of your story?
That's a fabulous question, Karl! Good people, honorable people, do not victimize those who are weaker than they are, simply because they can. Strong, honorable people do not blame others for their faults and their mistakes. Sometimes, even the strong need help, and that doesn’t make them weak.






What message do you hope readers take away from this story?  
Well, Alex PTS and Traumatic Brain Injury are often debilitating. They cannot be seen, but they are very real. We need to be aware of the millions of vets who have returned with these conditions. We must be sympathetic and encourage them to seek help. We also need to take steps to ensure help is readily available and affordable.






Is this book a part of a series?
Yes it is, TK. It is Book #3 of The Recon Diaries. 


As Lia already knows, the series is open ended. All of the characters show up in other books from time to time. Kellan and Jonah are supporting characters this time around, but they’re the lead characters in books 1 and 2. One of the supporting characters in books 2 and 3 will show up in book 4, and will be a main character in book 5. I don’t think there’s an overall theme, but each book does take a serious look at issues facing our armed services personnel. 




What are you working on now?I’m getting ready to submit Strength of the Wolf to my publisher. It’s book 2 in the Tameness of the Wolf series. It’s a paranormal set of stories about werewolves serving in the US Marine Corps. 
What’s coming soon?I’m getting ready to re-release Waves Break My Fall as a self-published work, and Strength of the Wolf is expected to release in September. 
Thanks guys! You've made this interview extra special for all of us here at Taboo and especially for Kendall. We wanted to give you a huge party to celebrate the release of The Final Line and to thank you for always stopping in to visit with us whenever you're in town. I hope you continue to do so when we move to our new digs in the Temptations Resort. You know I wouldn't miss a chance to visit with you, Tony and the gang. Even though you scare the shit out of me every time I visit, we always have a hell of a time!Speaking of that. Turn your attention back to the Center Stage. Christian has a special surprise for you and the patrons of Taboo.


Well there you have it folks! While Kendall joins the guys back stage to get ready for our night on the town, I've got a few extra things for you. Would you like to learn more about The Recon Diaries? Click HERE and you will get all the fabulous info on our favorite Marines in love. Come on Tony, the party bus won't wait forever!
Kendall has an extra special prize for one of you! She's giving away a free copy of The Final Line. Just get your entries here in the Rafflecopter. Good luck and happy reading! 
~Luscious Lia

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@mtnmoxiegirl Takes Over Center Stage for Her New #CoverReveal

Welcome to The House of Taboo. I'm your host Lia Michaels. Today our Center Stage is reserved for one of our dearest friends and fellow authors, Amber Lea Easton. She was one of the very first friends my alter egos and I made when we joined the world of published authors.  Soon after we had "met," Amber told me she was writing her memoir about how she and her family survived the suicide of her husband.  After hearing some of her tale, my heart broke for her. I couldn't imagine what she had gone through and still goes through to this day. When I think about having to live my life without my husband...well, I just can't cope.

About the Author
Amber Lea Easton is a multi-published cross genre author of romantic suspense, action adventure, mystery thrillers. Her current releases cross all boundaries and appeal to a wide audience. If you love a clever plot, action that will leave you breathless, riveting characters and sexy love scenes, her books will appeal to you. "Smart is sexy," Easton says, which is why she focuses on smart heroines who always have a lot to lose yet find the courage to face their fears to overcome adversity. She's an avid reader of all genres or "whatever turns her on in the moment".


Easton grew up in Hartford, South Dakota, where she spent her time daydreaming of big adventures over the horizon under a giant blue South Dakota sky. Now living in Colorado, she's an avid traveler who incorporates her real life travels into her novels as much as possible (minus the illegal activities her characters become immersed in--she swears). To her, setting is another character in the novel and often serves as an inspiration. Love is her motivation for all things--whether it be writing, traveling, playing with her dogs or hanging with her two teenagers--if it's not done with love, then what's the point?


Blurb
One moment is all it takes to change a life forever.  In one instant—in my husband's final act—he stripped away my identity as wife, stay at home mom, and best friend.  In one moment our world crumbled from beneath our feet. He'd been the center of our universe, but then he was gone.  Everything I ever believed to be true unraveled before my eyes.  

Free Fall is our journey of piecing our lives back together again—overcoming children's anxiety as we traversed the brutal grief and trauma process, learning to say the word "widow" without cringing, surviving the fall out from friends and family who simply didn't understand our journey, triumphing over the stigma of "suicide", forgiving my husband, and finding peace amidst chaos.


This memoir is for other widows, widowers, survivors of suicide, children, or loved ones who need encouragement that there is another side to grief. There is. We're there now. We're looking back and holding our hands out to you saying, "hang in there, you're not alone, and you'll get here, too." 

And now for the amazing cover of Free Fall...


Look for Free Fall August 2013

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The #WildAndWicked @ShylaColt And @Authornprince Take Over Taboo's Center Stage With Their Sizzling #newrelease #eroticromance #shifters

Welcome back to The House of Taboo. I'm your host Lia Michaels and I've got a very special treat for you today. Two of my author friends are here to share a bit about their new release from Evernight Publishing. Nikki Prince has been a guest with us before, but this time she brought the equally FABULOUS Shyla Colt with her.  I got the pleasure of meeting Shyla at RomCon 2013 just last month and now she and Nikki are here today. Whoohoo!



Before we get down to all the fun, it's last call for your Margaritas. Tony has the pitchers ready for all the tables and the servers are bringing them around now. Here at Taboo, we pride ourselves on making sure all our guests are well cared for so that no one has to get up in the middle of the show. 

Ahhhh...Thank you, Tony. As always your 'ritas are DIVINE!  Just so you know, my pitcher is a special tropical concoction of mango, papaya, and...let me take another sip...strawberry. Salud!




Now for the moment you've all been waiting for. Please join me and welcoming authors Shyla Colt and Nikki Prince and their characters from The Bond, Sanura and Rafe!

Since Sanura and Rafe never got to have a bachelorette or bachelor party we’re throwing them one. Plying them with liquor, finger foods, and our charm, *grins we plan on going deep and getting the dirt on what goes down behind the bedroom door.

“We’re just going to throw some questions out there and you can answer at will.”
“Sounds good.” Sanura’s  smile, and over bright eyes, tell us she’s feeling the champagne.

"Vanilla…. Or other?”
“Oh, other all the way. Life’s too short for limitations.” Rafe’s eyes are full of dark mysterious a woman wants to solve.  Nikki and I glance at each other, and do that silent communication, only bestie’s can do.  The man is fire.

“As you may have noticed my husband and I have a … healthy appetite. So with spontaneity comes creativity and variety. We prefer the smorgasbord approach.” An adorable giggle spills past Sanura’s lips. It’s infectious, and the two of us smile back in response. She’s the type you want to hate because she’s a total package, but she’s just too damn sweet. 

“Toys?”
“Toys are a must. Have to keep it spicy, right?” Sanura winks.

“What’s your favorite one?”
“Right now?” Rafe turns to Sanura and they share a heated glance. 
“The swing.” They say in unison.  For sure these two go hard.

"What’ turns you on?"
“Oh that is a wonderful question.” Rafe said as he looked at Sanura. “The smell of my Sanura is a heady aphrodisiac. The taste of her even more so. You see ladies my girl here is the total package. Everything about her turns me on and I crave more. I can’t get enough of her. Don’t let her be in heat, nothing will set my body on fire faster.”
A low purr vibrates through the room and there is a wicked twinkle in Sanura’s eyes. “I’m going to reward you for that later my love. It is the same for me. Everything about Rafael turns me on. His intelligence, strength are definite turn on’s for me along with of course his raw sexiness.”

"What is the one thing that Rafe/Sanura does that makes you instantly need/ready?"
“Oh my god…she has this purr that sets my teeth on edge and there isn’t anything I can do when she does it but take her where she stands.”
Sanura giggled. “Mmm so nice to know that lover…I’ll have to do it often. I know when the blindfold comes out that I’m in for a treat…and yes, I’m ready in an instant for him.”

"Where is the most unorthodox place you two have had sex?"
“Damn Rafe they really want to know all our wicked little secrets don’t they?  I’ll let you tell them though.”

“Apparently baby, they do want to know all…and with us not being shy, they’re in for a treat.  The most unorthodox place would have to be out in the wide open plains of our people. Fully one with nature and with each other, purrs and moans rumbling through both our chests and our bodies connected in a deep primal lust.”

Wow! Now that's what I call HAWT!!  I need to hear more. What about you guys? The crowd cheers wildly and stomps their feet. I'd say it was unanimous. Nikki and I brought along a bit more to tease you with...
Blurb

Sanura Bast is willing to risk everything to keep her Pride of Pumas safe from Logan’s scheme to sell their land off to the highest bidder, including masquerading as his fiancée. After almost a year playing a role that disgusts her, she gets the intangible proof she’s been looking for. Desperate to end the charade, she turns to her ally, Rafael.

Banished for losing his control with a human, Rafael’s been looking for a way back to his Pride and to Sanura ever since. The woman set his blood on fire before she was old enough to accept what he wanted from her. Together they plot to stop Logan before he becomes chief, and now she has the proof they need to save her Pride. With that goal in sight, Rafael is ready to take what’s always been his and claim Sanura as his own.
Oh! That absolutely does it for me. I'm heading out to get my own copy of The Bond.  Tony? Hold the fort while I make another Amazon run. See you all there!
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About the Authors
Nikki Prince is a mother of two, who’s always had a dream to be a published author in the romance genre. Her passion lies in raising her children as readers, gaming, cooking, reading and her writing. Her mother can now breathe easy about the child who used to get in trouble because she was hiding books everywhere and reading when it wasn’t appropriate.
Nikki’s a multi-published author with several epublishing houses. She loves to write Interracial romances in all genres, but wants to let everyone know to not box her in, because there is always room for growth.
Nikki’s also a member of Romance Writers of America National chapter (http://www.rwa.org) and OCC/RWA local chapter (http://www.occrwa.org) and is a member of the board as Co-Programs Director.  She is also a member of the online chapter Passionate Ink RWA.
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Told once ‘You have to be an author, then you’re craziness becomes eccentrics’, Shyla Colt has always been in love with the written word and possessed a desire to write. Named after Super Girl in the comics, she often mistakes her mortality for super hero status. So, she holds many hats, Mother, Marine Wife, and writer are her top three. Writing allows her to explore new venues, face her demons, and touch others. A huge practitioner of paying it forward, and putting in what you want to get out, she hopes to inspire, enlighten, move, and entertain you with her work. Mixing humor, drama, and strong women, often with a paranormal element, she continues to soldier ahead in the writing field. One of her favorite things is talking to fans. 
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