Big Easy
This past fall I was approached by Eden Bradley and RG Alexander to participate in an anthology they were putting together called Midnight Ink. The timing of their invitation could NOT have been more perfect because I’d been plotting a new series. When they told me Midnight Ink would take place in New Orleans, I knew my Lewis family suddenly had a home (and boy do they fit right in there!). From that point, the Big Easy stories were born! They revolve around the Lewis clan. Mama Lewis rules the roost with a firm, but loving hand. She also believes there’s always room for one more at the table. As a result, she opens her family’s home to many foster children as well.
As for the family tree, I thought I’d give you a little background. Mama Lewis got pregnant in college with Justin. Justin’s dad didn’t stick around, so she was a single mother for a little while. BUT…that turned out okay because she fell in love with a former boxer, Papa Lewis, who took Justin in as his own. Mama and Papa (who passes away several years before the series opens from a heart attack) had three children, Caliph, Chloe and Jett. They’ve also taken in several foster children. Readers have been introduced to two of them already–Zac and Noah–but there are others who have drifted in and out of the Lewis household over the years and you’ll meet them too!
Because this series is completely self-published, I’ve had the opportunity to include the stories in some very exciting projects. As I said before, the Big Easy stories started with Blank Canvas, which was/is part of the Midnight Ink series. You can buy it either as part of the Midnight Ink box set or on its own. In Blank Canvas, Caliph finds true love in the tattoo parlor.
Blank Canvas
Disillusioned by divorce, Jennifer’s about to discover her wild side, starting with a tattoo from Caliph. And continuing with submission, spankings, wax play…all under the skilled hands of her wickedly sexy tattoo master.
Blank Canvas can be purchased at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and ARe or as part of the Midnight Ink anthology at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and ARe.
The second book in the series, Crash Point, is currently only available as part of the Riding Desire box set. You can purchase it now at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and ARe. OR…it will release individually on May 23.
Chance has brought Blake Mills back into her life. The textbook bad boy Chloe gave her young body and tender love to ten long years ago. He betrayed her trust, broke her heart, stole from her family…proved just how bad he truly was. Her fury still rages a decade later–so why does she want him more than ever?
Blake never stopped wanting Chloe Lewis. Through years of bad choices, Chloe was his guiding light, leading him away from a life of crime to turn him into the man he’s become, a respectable, decorated member of the NOPD. Now, seeing her again, Blake understands the mere memory of their love, their combustible lust, will never be enough.
When they reach the crash point, will love be enough to save them?
When it releases on its own in May, it will look like this. Isn’t that a great cover?
Now…this is what I have planned for the next two books. The third story, Full Position, will be Justin’s story. It will release on May 23 as well! Here’s a brief synopsis for the story.
Bella Carper has entertained some very racy fantasies about her bosses, Justin and Ned, ever since she started working at their marketing firm. When Justin and Ned spy a way to take their own plans for Bella and make them a reality, they don’t hold back. The three travel to Extreme Connections, a sex club, for a single night of no-holds-barred sexual adventures. While Bella expects the affair to end come morning, Justin and Ned have other intentions. Because their Big Easy fantasy isn’t a one-night stand. It’s forever.
And then…August 12 will bring the release of Rough Draft, Jett’s story. Rough Draft will be the only story (so far) to take place primarily out of New Orleans. I was invited to submit the story to be a part of the Invitation to Eden series…which…I’m going to tell you about tomorrow! lol
SO…how about the contest question? The Big Easy stories take place in New Orleans. What city would you like to see used as the setting for a book and why? Don’t forget to comment here for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon and an ARC of The Back-Up Plan. Winner will be selected March 15.
