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Book Review – Single Dad’s Christmas Miracle

28 Thursday Nov 2013

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Book Review, Single Dad's Christmas Miracle, Susan Meier

Time for a new book review.

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cover33906-mediumSingle Dad’s Christmas Miracle

by Susan Meier

He needs a helping hand…

Having recently lost his wife, Clark Beaumont is trying to make it through the holidays for the sake of his kids. But with his son failing at school and his little girl talking only in whispers, he needs nothing short of a miracle.…

…when one arrives on his doorstep!

Althea Johnson is only meant to tutor Clark’s son. But with her help the Beaumont family begins to come alive again, and against the odds Althea hopes that when Christmas morning arrives there will be four stockings hanging over the fireplace.…

Both Clark and Althea have troubled pasts and need a little help learning to move on.  Clark is devastated by the death of his wife …. and all of the secrets she left behind.  To cope he’s holding on to his children a little too hard and it’s manifesting itself in their behavior.  He has to figure out how to let it all go or he’ll be stuck forever and maybe even lose out on a close relationship with his kids. 

Althea had a horrible childhood and she’s trying her best to find a way to lead a normal life …. but she doesn’t know what a normal relationship or family looks like and as much as she wants that with Clark and his kids, it is tough.  She has to reconcile what her father did to her with her wants for a future or she’ll never be free.

There are some tough issues addressed in this book and the two have to make difficult choices.  The family starts to change pretty quickly but I think mostly because they’ve never opened up to someone new before.  And once that starts it quickly leads to healing and forgiveness. 

Single Dad’s Christmas Miracle is a sweet story about letting go of the past and looking to the future.  It’s a lovely feel good story that is perfect for the holiday season. 

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Cover Reveal – Harper’s Wish

28 Thursday Nov 2013

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Harper's Wish, Krista Ames

Check out below for a sneak peek at the new book from Krista Ames, Harper’s Wish.

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HarpersWish_Cover5_WebHarper’s Wish

A Montana Series Christmas Novella

By Krista Ames

Blurb:

Christmas is supposed to be a joyous time of year, but for Harper Donaldson it’s just another day. Orphaned at an early age, she doesn’t have a single good memory of Christmas.

But, when a Santa’s Mailbox mysteriously appears in the lobby of the post office where she works as postmistress, Harper wonders what it could hurt to send her own letter to Santa.

Could he bring her the family she’d always wanted?

** Coming soon (tentatively Dec 20th) to Roane Publishing **

*****

Author Info:

Born and raised in Northern Indiana, Krista now resides in Northern Lower Michigan. She is married to a very supportive man who allows her to follow her true passion of writing and never complains when she is pirated away on her computer for hours. Krista is also a mother of 4 ornery children who keep her plenty busy. With an addition of 2 beautiful chocolate lab sisters and a playful kitty, there is never a dull or spare moment in her household.

Krista has always loved to read and would often sit up for hours into the night not able to put down a book until she was finished. She still reads when she can but her main focus is creating her own stories to share with the world.

She loves to communicate with her readers so please feel free to drop her a line anytime at krista@kristaames.com or visit her at http://www.kristaames.com or http://www.apassionforromance.blogspot.com.

Facebook:   www.facebook.com/author-krista-ames

Twitter:   www.twitter.com/kristaames

Goodreads:   www.goodreads.com/kristaames

The Ladies’ Cave   www.theladiescave.blogspot.com

Amazon Author Page:  http://www.amazon.com/Krista-Ames/e/B004FLQ9XM/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

TRR Author Page:  http://www.theromancereviews.com/kkames

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Book Review – Up To The Challenge

27 Wednesday Nov 2013

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Anchor Island series, Book Review, Terri Osburn, Up To The Challenge

New review and check out the review for the first book in the series here.

*****

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When the Dempsey patriarch suffers a heart attack, Lucas Dempsey steps up to keep the doors of the family restaurant open. The proverbial prodigal son returns home to Anchor Island—putting family first and his quest to make partner at his high-powered law firm on hold. Sporting a bruised ego after losing his fiancée to his older brother, Lucas would rather walk on glass than spend six weeks within spitting distance of the happy couple. But family duty calls. And that duty includes working side-by-side with a tantalizing spitfire intent on driving him mad.

Tough-as-nails boat mechanic Sid Navarro is happy to trade her tools for an apron to help the Dempseys in their time of need. That is, until she realizes she’ll be working alongside Lucas, the man she’s loved from afar since she first laid eyes on him in high school. Lucas could charm the paint off a schooner, but Sid knows she doesn’t fit his girl-next-door type. To show her true feelings would mean certain heartbreak, but the temptation of Lucas in her bed might be more than she can resist.

After a rocky start punctuated by verbal barbs and exasperating arguments, things heat up between them—big-time—but their steamy affair turns more than casual in a matter of weeks. Sid’s life has become the dream she’s always wanted, and Lucas has fallen hard for the last woman he ever expected to love.

But this affair has an end-date, as Lucas must return to his life and career in the big city, a place where Sid would never fit in. When the end comes earlier than expected, walking away turns out to be a challenge neither of them wants to win.

I read the first “Anchor Island” novel, Meant To Be, earlier this year and liked it a lot more than I expected to.  I couldn’t figure out how Osburn was going to make it ok that a woman fell in love with her fiance’s brother, but she did …. And now we get the fiancé’s story.

Both Lucas and Sid appeared, and played a big part, in Meant To Be.  Sid works with Joe (Lucas’s brother) and reluctantly became good friends with Beth (Lucas’s fiancé), a very stressful thing for her since she’s loved Lucas for a decade.  Now thrown into close proximity to Lucas and his very bruised ego, Sid finds it hard to ignore the attraction.  Lucas, though, in typical male fashion is completely clueless to her long-standing feelings but he isn’t so clueless to his own attraction to Sid.  She may not be the type of woman that he usually goes for, but he quickly finds himself drawn to her high energy and can-do spirit.  And even though she may be rough around the edges, her soft curves are hard to miss.

Although a story about both Sid and Lucas, for Sid the book is mostly about her deciding if she can do casual with Lucas since he’s been very vocal about his stay being short-term.  Instead the focus is really on Lucas as he looks at himself, his life and his goals after being dumped by Beth.  All those years ago, he couldn’t wait to get off Anchor Island and has worked very hard to become partner in his law firm.  We’re along for the ride as he tries to decide if what’s he’s always thought he wanted is really what he needs … and as he falls head over heels for a woman who doesn’t fit into that life.

I definitely think that Sid and Lucas are one of my favorite couples of all time.  He hides a fun-loving guy underneath a starched shirt and she’s unknowingly got The Sexy under grease stained denim.  Together they discover a happiness they didn’t imagine they could have, but it quickly gets smothered as they are led by their heads and not their hearts.  You know that Lucas is going to end up staying and becoming the island’s lawyer, but it is still fun to sit back and watch him fight it as long as he does.

With Up To The Challenge, once again Osburn brings readers a touching story and engaging characters in a funny, sassy, touch-your-heart romance that will have you cuddling up and reading long into the night.

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Blog Tour – Wild Card

26 Tuesday Nov 2013

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Jamie Wyman, Wild Card

It’s going to be another fun day because Jamie Wyman, author of Wild Card, has stopped by to introduce us to her new book!

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*****

Be they in books, television shows or our favorite movies, we’ve all seen those couples.  You know…the ones who bicker and fight and swear they will never have anything to do with the other. The ones we yell at to, “JUST KISS ALREADY!” It’s going to happen, you know it, but they don’t seem to get it. They’re the couple that fits the classic trope of Enemies-to-Lovers.

In my book WILD CARD, Catherine Sharp and Marius are the latest in this honorable tradition. With all their bickering and snarking, they push each other’s buttons to the point of madness. But they also share other moments. Moments of powerful truth. You’re certain that at any moment they might fall into one another and never look back. Cat and Marius are perfect enemies…but it remains to be seen if they’ll survive each other to make it to lovers.

So, to celebrate Cat and Marius joining the world, I am going to share with you my 5 favorite enemies-to-lovers couples.

5. Tristan and Yvaine – Stardust (film version) He wants her—but as a gift to the vapid woman he loves. She’s rather put out by that, as you can imagine, so the two definitely don’t get started on the right foot. But these two characters are rich in detail and their fights shine as much as their love. They’re a couple you’re rooting for from the get go.

4. Ron & Hermione – Harry Potter Who didn’t go to school only to have her hair pulled by the boy sitting behind her in class? And, of course, you were always told, “It’s because he likes you.” Well, with Ron & Hermione, we see that in their first years. They have their squabbles. Ron is like an alien to Hermione. But they know they can count on one another in a jam. Eventually, that misunderstanding fades away and we see two people whose relationship can survive just about anything life has to throw at them.

3. Mal & Inara – Firefly/Serenity This is one of the places where Joss Whedon shines: characters who breathe and live. And with Mal & Inara we have unfinished business. They hinted at it in the series, and in the film Serenity we almost got some hint that these two will finally—FINALLY!—admit that they are ridiculous for one another. But no. Mal and Inara have this delicious tension. As a Companion (courtesan, for those unfamiliar with the show), it is her job to be a master of the sensual. However, Mal just sees her profession as “whoring”. But when lives are on the line, these two pull together because they love one another. We all know it, they just refuse to get on with it and make out already!

2. Kate and Patrucchio – Taming of the Shrew You can’t go wrong with Shakespeare. By proxy I count Kat and Patrick from 10 Things I Hate About You (since it’s directly based on Taming of the Shrew) under this same heading. When these two are played well you will believe that at any moment Kate will have Patrucchio’s throat! And half the time, he deserves what comes to him. And yet, in the end, their fiery passions turn from hate to the other side of the coin.

1. David & Maddie – Moonlighting This is the couple that started it all for me. For those who don’t know, Moonlighting was a tv series back in the 80s. David and Maddie were business partners. In between their heated, door-slamming arguments, they would solve mysteries as private detectives. And yet—with all that sleuthing going on—neither of them could see that they were hot for each other. It took a few seasons, but they eventually caught on. The fireworks continued until the show was eventually cancelled. But I remember these two. It was my first exposure to this crazy bickering, this glorious banter between two evenly-matched wits. Hell, it was the first time I saw Taming of the Shrew! (There’s an episode where they parody it and it’s glorious. Look it up.)  David Addison and Maddie Hayes are the great-greatgrand parents of Cat and Marius. To them, many thanks.

And to you, I say thank you as well. Thank you for sharing your blog with me today. I hope you and your readers all have a chance to check out WILD CARD and enjoy the torrential affair that is Marius and Catherine Sharp.

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96de8-wild_card-500Wild Card

by Jamie Wyman

Release Date: 11/25

Genre:  Urban Fantasy

Blurb:

It was bad enough that gods gambled with human souls, but Catherine Sharp’s soul just had to be won by the Greek goddess of Discord, Eris. As if working a dead-end tech support job didn’t suck the life out of her as it was. Now, Cat finds herself performing random tasks for the goddess in her free time.

But when Coyote, the Native American trickster himself, claims to have won her own soul in Mayhem’s weekly poker game, Cat wants in on the action. With five sneaky gods upping the ante, Cat needs to find a way to collect the winning chips that could save her soul.

Marius, a handsome yet irritating satyr with his own debt to Eris, might finally come in handy for something. If they play their cards right and work together, Cat and Marius may just get their freedom back. If they don’t kill each other or fall in love first.

Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18716477-wild-card

Amazon Buy Link:http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Card-Entangled-Jamie-Wyman-ebook/dp/B00G8BTSZS

Barnes & Noble Buy Link:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wild-card-jamie-yman/1117252913

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Jamie WymanAuthor Info:

After a misspent adulthood pursuing a Music Education degree, JAMIE WYMAN fostered several interests before discovering that being an author means never having to get out of pajamas. (However, she can eat/spin fire, tell you a lot about auditioning to be a Blue Man, and read/write in Circular Gallifreyan.) As an author, Jamie’s favorite playgrounds are urban fantasy, horror and creepy carnival settings. When she’s not traipsing about with her imaginary friends, she lives in Phoenix with two hobbits and two cats. She is proud to say she has a deeply disturbed following at her blog.

Jamie’s debut novel, WILD CARD, will be coming to an e-reader near you November 2013 thanks to Entangled Publishing. You can also find her short story “The Clever One” in the anthology WHEN THE HERO COMES HOME 2 (Dragon Moon Press, August ’13).

Website  Blog  Twitter  Facebook   Goodreads

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Giveaway:

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Tour Schedule:

11/25:  Guest blog – Literal Hotties Naughty Book Reviews

11/26:  Guest blog – Romantic Reads and Such

11/26:  Spotlight – Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

11/27:  Interview – Lusty Penguin Reviews

11/28:  Interview – A Passion for Romance

11/29:  Guest Blog – Bea’s Book Nook

12/3:  Interview – You Gotta Read Reviews

12/4:  Spotlight – In Shadows

12/5:  Spotlight – Becky on Books 

12/6:  Spotlight – Melissa Stevens

12/9:  Interview – Books-n-Kisses

12/10:  Spotlight – Must Read Faster

12/11:  Spotlight – Book Reviews and More by Kathy

12/12:  Interview – Diane’s Book Blog

12/12:  Spotlight – Snifferwalk Books

12/13:  Spotlight – My Erotic Notions

12/13:  Spotlight – Books to Get Lost In

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Blog Tour – Underneath It All

25 Monday Nov 2013

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Cassandra Carr, Storm series, Underneath It All

I’m so excited for this one.  Not only do we welcome Cassandra Carr and two of her newest creations, Rob D’Amico and Alaina Rossa from Underneath It All but I was lucky enough to get an early copy and my review can be found below.

But first, take it away, Cassandra!

*****

Cassandra: Creations. Huh. I like it.

Rob: Well, we are your creations. Unless we just suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Alaina: *smacking Rob* Be nice.

Rob: Ow! Careful with the shoulder!

Alaina: *snort*

Cassandra: *shaking her head and smiling* I guess creations is a good word for it. So Rob, tell us what you thought the first time you laid eyes on your lovely lady.

Rob: I thought she had a stick up her-Ow!

Cassandra: I don’t think you want to finish that sentence, bud. You keep talking and you’re gonna end up with a bruise.

Rob: She’s MEAN.

Alaina: I can keep sixteen five-year-olds in line, hon. You’re no match for me.

Rob: *muttering*

Cassandra: Let’s turn the tables. What did you think of Rob?

Rob: Yeah, hon. What did you think about me?

Alaina: I thought he was a typical entitled athlete. And really hot.

Rob: Boy, I bet that last part really ticked you off, didn’t it?

Alaina: To no end. I didn’t want to like you.

Rob: I’m irresistible.

Alaina: Modest, too.

Cassandra: Has your opinion of athletes changed since getting to know Rob?

Alaina: It’s done a 180. I don’t know if athletes in other sports are like this, but hockey players are some of the nicest, most generous people I’ve ever met.

Rob: Best-looking, too.

Alaina: When you have your teeth in, yes.

Rob: Hey, I have all my teeth.

Alaina: You do, but some of your teammates do not. *shudder*

Rob: With a lot of their faces, that’s an improvement.

Cassandra: You’re on a roll today.

Rob: You made me funny. So I’m being funny.

Cassandra: There is that…

Alaina: Don’t forget modest.

Rob: I am the very picture of modest.

Cassandra and Alaina: Right…

Cassandra: On that note, we’ll let these two crazy kids go so they can plan their next fundraiser for school supplies.

Rob: Bye!

Alaina: Thanks for having us.

Cassandra: Yes, thanks!

*****

Underneath-It-All-FINAL-COVER-200x300UNDERNEATH IT ALL

by Cassandra Carr

Blurb:

Professional hockey player Rob D’Amico is confused when he’s chosen to take part in a reading program for inner-city students. While athletes are role models, he tends toward the gregarious and playful side, rather than a studious bent.

Despite the lack of funding plaguing her inner-city district, every day kindergarten teacher Alaina Rossa ensures her students learn something to prepare them for life. At first she’s unsure how a hockey player will help her achieve that goal.

When Rob visits Alaina’s class for the first time, they welcome him with open arms, despite the lack of even the basic supplies for their education. He takes it upon himself to get the students what they need, sweeping Alaina up in the excitement.

As time goes by and she learns more about Rob, Alaina finds her heart opening to him. Is it possible her soul mate could be found in a world so different from her own? And for Rob, the last person he thought he’d find forever love with was an elementary school teacher wearing clothes permanently stained with finger paint. But when you’re playing for keeps, sometimes you have to get a little dirty.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G4C4AEA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00G4C4AEA&linkCode=as2&tag=amanshubpwebs-20

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Underneath-It-All-Storm-Series-ebook/dp/B00G4C4AEA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382545895&sr=8-1&keywords=underneath+it+all+carr

Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/370148

*****

Author Bio:

Cassandra Carr is a multi-award winning erotic romance writer with Ellora’s Cave, Sybarite Seductions/Twenty or Less Press, Decadent Publishing, Siren Publishing, and Loose Id. She lives in Western New York with her husband, Inspiration, and her daughter, Too Cute for Words. When not writing she enjoys watching hockey and hanging out online. Cassandra is the co-founder of two successful group blogs, Romancing the Jock and Dirty Birdies, and participates in several others as a contributor. Currently Cassandra also serves as president of Western New York Romance Writers.

For more information about Cassandra, check out her website at http://www. booksbycassandracarr.com, “like” her Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/ AuthorCassandraCarr or follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ Cassandra_Carr.

Links:

Website: http://www.booksbycassandracarr.com
Facebook: 
http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCassandraCarr
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http://www.twitter.com/cassandra_carr
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 *****

Review:

I enjoyed this one, but it’s not quite what I’m used to … there was almost no conflict in the story – one smallish argument and that’s it.  There was some opportunity for more problems with the differences in their lifestyles – he’s a professional hockey player with the corresponding large salary and she’s a teacher in a very poor school district – but that didn’t really go anywhere, just that one little tiff.  There were no jealous exes or misunderstandings with puck bunnies.  No real issue with the fact that she’s just a normal person dating a hottie athlete.  Even his career didn’t really cause any trouble. 

It is a nice, sweet story about two people who meet, start to date, raise money for charity, have a little trouble at work, and go about the business of falling in love.  I’m not really complaining, it is just different … and considering how much I do complain about some books with their unending strife, perhaps that’s a very good thing. 

So, if you’re looking for a glimpse into the Happy Ever After of two realistic and engaging characters, without a lot of tension or soap opera-y drama, then Underneath It All is the book for you. 

*****

Tour Schedule:

11/14:  Spotlight – Erzabet’s Enchantments

11/15:  Spotlight – Books to Get Lost In

11/18:  Spotlight – lovetoreadforfun.com

11/19:  Interview – Diane’s Book Blog

11/20:  Spotlight – A Passion for Romance

11/22:  Spotlight – Becky on Books

11/22:  Spotlight – Inner Goddess Forum

11/23:  Spotlight or Interview – You Gotta Read Reviews

11/25:  Character Interview/Review – Romantic Reads and Such

11/26:  Interview – Lusty Penguin Reviews

11/27:  Spotlight – Ever After Romance

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Entangled Publishing Spotlights – Part Two

25 Monday Nov 2013

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Continuing our look at the new Entangled books … make sure you check out the giveaways!  And coming back over the next few days because I’ll be having more on some of the titles we’re spotlighting today.

*****

Cover_Conned - Chloe ColeConned

by Chloe Cole

Book Information:

Human sexuality professor Cricket Malloy typically likes bad boys, but when buttoned-up science teacher Tucker Lamb needs help with an experiment on aphrodisiacs, she goes the extra mile to help him out. After all, what could go wrong? He’s totally harmless…

Tucker Lamb was born into a life of a grifter. He used to pride himself on his fast fingers and quicksilver tongue, but ever since being placed in the witness protection program, he’s been on the up and up. Still, something about Cricket Malloy makes him ache to see if his tongue is as fast as it used to be.

Author Information:

Website: http://www.christine-bell.com/ChloeCole/

Blog: http://chrisbwritin.blogspot.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ChristineBell

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christine-BellChloe-Cole-Author/150917174953849

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4467117.Chloe_Cole

Buy Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13489867-conned?from_search=true

Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Conned-Entangled-Flaunt-Chloe-Cole-ebook/dp/B00GET8S3M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384116840&sr=8-1&keywords=conned+by+chloe+cole

Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/conned-chloe-cole/1108897924?ean=9781622664085

Cover_Cowboy's Way - Cathryn FoxCowboy’s Way

by Cathryn Fox 

Book Information:

Sports medicine doctor and weekend cowboy, Chase Cooper, is ready to settle down, and he’s beginning to wonder if his best friend from high school, Mari Blair, could be the one that got away.  Coop and his buddies have come up with a plan, but he never imagined it would be Mari’s sister, Julia—the girl who was always off-limits—, who would take him up on his invitation.

When lawyer, Julia Blair, finds herself on a dude ranch half way across the country, only to discover the invitation was meant for her vivacious twin sister, she knows she has two choices—go home alone or walk a day in her sister’s shoes. When she sets eyes on sexy cowboy Chase Cooper, the choice becomes easy. She’s determined to stay and have some carefree fun while at the ranch.

Coop can’t believe the mix up, but when he discovers Julia wants to play, then play they will. When things get steamy and playtime becomes so much more, he’s determined to prove she’s the girl for him. And he’s not above using a few tricks of the trade to get his point across…

Author Information:

Website: http://cathrynfox.com/

Blog: http://cathrynfox.com/blog/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/writercatfox

Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorcathrynfox

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/91799.Cathryn_Fox

Buy Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15748612-cowboy-s-way?from_search=true

Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Cowboys-Way-Entangled-Flaunt-Cathryn-ebook/dp/B00GET8S7S/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1384117029&sr=1-2&keywords=cowboy%27s+way+cathryn+fox

Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cowboys-way-cathryn-fox/1112317137?ean=9781622664207

Cover_Falling for the CEO by Audra NorthFalling for the CEO

by Audra North

Book Information:

Finance genius Meredith Klaus prefers numbers to people, especially around the holidays. At least the large sum of money that’s mysteriously vanished from the company accounts will distract her from the ghosts of Christmases past. Until her sexy boss asks her to be his last-minute date to a fundraiser gala, that is, and the promise of a special evening calls to something long-buried in her.

Andrew Stanton, Manhattan’s best-known philanthropist, has worked hard building his reputation in the industry. He offers to work closely with Meredith to fix his company’s financial crisis, but the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to look at her as just a colleague.

A beautiful dress. A handsome man on her arm. A challenge she can’t refuse. Can they find the missing money and fulfill their holiday wishes, or will Meredith be unable to overcome the demons of her past and lose her chance at happiness?

Author Information):

Website: http://audranorth.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AudraNorth

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AudraNorthAuthor

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/22788470-audra-north

Buy Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18761270-falling-for-the-ceo

Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Falling-Entangled-Flaunt-Audra-North-ebook/dp/B00GETFZBA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1384117319&sr=1-1&keywords=Falling+for+the+CEO

Barnes & Noble Buy Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-falling-for-the-ceo-audra-north/1117313830?ean=9781622664092

Cover_If You Dare - Jessica LemmonIf You Dare

by Jessica Lemmon

Book Information:

SHE’LL MAKE HIM A BET…

Lily McIntire is tired of losing every office wager to her overly cocky—and yeah, devilishly handsome—coworker, Marcus Black. After a few too many tequila shots, and a taunt from Marcus that she’s a wuss, Lily lays down a bet he can’t refuse: One night in the abandoned and spooky Willow Mansion alone for his recent office win, a trip to Hawaii.

HE CAN’T REFUSE…

There’s only one thing Marcus wants more than his upcoming vacation to Hawaii, it’s to take his sexy coworker on a real date. Every time he’s tried to get close to her, she’s shut him down cold. Too bad the sexual tension just keeps climbing the charts. Now, he’ll have to scare her out of the mansion if he has any chance of going out on a real date with her any time soon.

UNTIL ALL BETS ARE OFF…

But in between trying to scare Lily out of her pants and get his hands into them, Marcus realizes there’s more to Willow Mansion than either of them counted on. Suddenly, it’s not just he and Lily that are going “bump in the night”.  If they manage to survive the night and escape the mansion unscathed, can they survive each other in the light of day? Or will what happens at Willow Mansion stay at Willow Mansion?

Author Information:

Website: www.jessicalemmon.com

Blog: www.jessicalemmon.com/category/blog

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lemmony

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/authorjessicalemmon

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jlemmony

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/lemmony

Buy Links:

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Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/If-You-Dare-Entangled-Flaunt-ebook/dp/B00GETKUZ6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1384117620&sr=1-1&keywords=If+you+Dare+Jessica+Lemmon

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Cover_Playing Doctor - Jan MeredithPlaying Doctor

by Jan Meredith

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When a fellow RN jokingly predicts that Beth Roberts will meet a tall, ripped and totally lick-o-licious stranger who will fulfill her deepest desires, it’s supposed to be from across a crowded room, not giving CPR to a wedding guest. Given her tragic love life, Beth has no desire to become involved again, but who could have predicted the ponytailed doctor with the mischievous smile would break through her defenses?

Dr. Gabriel North blamed himself for his wife’s death. Now, after two years of battling guilt and meaningless hookups, he’s ready to move on. When he sees the sexy brunette at his friend’s wedding, his attraction is swift and strong, and he wastes no time in pressing his advantage. One night with the woman who makes him feel alive again isn’t enough, but gaining her trust as a man was going to take more than medical school had prepared him for.

Author Information:

Website: http://janmeredith-rn.blogspot.com/

Twitter: ttps://twitter.com/JanMeredith21

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jan.meredith.121

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10265909-jan

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Cover_Take a Chance series bundle - Diane AlbertsTake a Chance series bundle

by Diane Alberts

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TRY ME What happens in Vegas…can lead to romance. It took one wild night for Sergeant Jeremy Addison to realize that Vegas? Was a bad idea. Bloody. Bruised. Dehydrated. Abandoned in the desert, and left to stagger down the road. The only way this leave could get worse was if his savior was his ex-best friend’s sister…and the girl he’d loved since childhood.

The last person Erica expected to find on the roadside was her high school crush. She hadn’t seen Jeremy in seven years—ever since the night he said he loved her, and she ran away. Losing him then had been a mistake, but wanting him now could be catastrophic if he discovered the secret that chased every other man from her life. But with a tall, tattooed Marine determined to prove he’s always been faithful, can Erica resist his advances…or will she surrender ground and give love a try?

LOVE ME Thomas Jones has come to Vegas to win yet another account for his marketing company. But when he sits across from beautiful and sensual Brianna Falk to deliver his pitch, his desire to leave Vegas as quickly as possible is replaced by the need to get closer to her. Yet she resists his charm. Brianna knows a date with Thomas could jeopardize her job, but he’s so maddening and insistent, she has a hard time denying him just one date. But that’s all it can be: one date. Because she has to protect her job and her secrets, even if it means giving up a chance at a life she never thought she’d have again.

PLAY ME Even the best-laid plans can go awry. Single-mom Kiersten Worth knows a bottle of champagne and night of hot, no-strings-attached sex is the perfect solution to her jilted bride blues…and Garrett Kelly, long-time friend and her teenaged son’s sexy basketball coach, is just the stud for the job. Garrett wants more from the elusive temptress than a casual affair, but he never expects it to come in the form of an unexpected pregnancy. When he proposes an unorthodox solution—move in and raise their baby together—Kiersten has to decide whether to let down her guard and open her heart to the man who secretly loved her for years, or risk losing his tender embrace for good.

TAKE ME Married in the morning…Professional heartbreaker Mike Worth thrived on the chase—and dancer Morgan Collins represented the ultimate prize. But there was no way he was going to throw away his single-man status…not even for an elusive redhead with sparkling eyes and mile-long legs. So how did he let one drunken Vegas night end with I do instead of hell no?

Morgan’s life revolved around her career and she had no intention of letting a man interfere—even if Mike made her question all her rules about love. At his urging, she reluctantly agreed to give their spur-of–moment marriage a chance. But once their trial-honeymoon ended, would she choose to follow the dance and leave her unforgettable husband behind?

Author Information:

Website: www.dianealberts.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DianeAlberts

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DianeAlberts6

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5081315.Diane_Alberts

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Cover_Letters From Home - Bethanne Strasser(1)Letter From Home

by Bethanne Strasser

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An Army doctor, Lena Rodriguez has always been too busy with school or the Army for romance. But the letters she received during deployment have captured her heart. Back home for the holidays, she awaits Christmas morning to meet the man who has turned her life upside down.

When Zack Benson watched his best friend’s sister Lena leave for Afghanistan, he knew he had to tell her he loved her. So he sent her anonymous love letters. Now that she’s home, he realizes he’s made a tactical error. Lena has fallen for the man in those letters but still thinks of him as a brother. He has to convince her otherwise because if he succeeds, he’ll get the best Christmas present ever. But if he fails, he could lose her for good.

Author Information:

Website: http://www.bethannestrasser.blogspot.com

Blog: http://www.throughheartshapedglasses.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Bethanne_writes

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bstrasser35

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6094582.Bethanne_Strasser

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Cover_Second Chance Christmas - Ellen ButlerSecond Chance Christmas

by Ellen Butler

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Prominent DC attorney Emma Taylor is pulled away from a promising date the week before Christmas to pick up her ex-fiance from the ER after a bar fight. She’s in no mood to re-open old wounds, but it’s Christmas and she can’t just leave him alone and injured.

Eight hundred eighty-four days. That’s how much time has passed since Major Colton Evans made the biggest mistake of his life. Even after two tours of duty and too much shrapnel in his leg, it’s still the loss of Emma that haunts him. And if he can win her back, he’ll take any chance.

When she insists he stay with her during the holiday, they put out enough sexual electricity to rival the most decorated house on the block. But will it be enough to light the way to a future together?

Author Information:

Website: http://www.ellenbutler.net/

Blog: http://www.ellenbutler.net/blog/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EllenButlerBooks?ref=hl

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8183693-ellen

 Buy Links

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18761416-second-chance-christmas?from_search=true

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Cover_The Blacksmith's Son - Rebbeca ThomasThe Blacksmith’s Son

by Rebecca Thomas

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Captain Quentin Drake returns home after his Naval commission ends to find a young groom being beaten in the village stables. Weary from his travels, Quentin only wants a good night’s sleep, but refuses to turn a blind eye to the lad’s mistreatment. He intervenes, taking the lad to his room, only to discover a woman masquerading as a boy.

After Ally Lockwood’s family dies, she supports herself by assisting the local blacksmith with his horses. She’s not allowed to do the work as a woman, so she dresses as a boy, but her ruse is up when, due to injury, she’s disrobed by a handsome stranger. What starts as a shared supper, leads to so much more…

Author Information:

Website: http://www.rebeccathomas.org

Blog: www.FromHeretoThereRomance.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rebecca_Thomas3

Facebook: www.facebook.com/beccawriter

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18753772-the-blacksmith-s-son?from_search=true

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Cover_White Lie Christmas - Christine Bell & Riley Murphy(1)White Lie Christmas

by Christine Bell & Riley Murphy

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The holidays are here, and Leah Latrelle has made a mess of them. When her out-of-town parents’ concern over her non-existent love life threatens to interfere with her father’s health, she invents a boyfriend who quickly turns into a fiancé. Her family is thrilled, and they change their Christmas plans last minute to meet their future son-in-law. Now Leah has no choice but to come up with the goods. She needs a man, fast. When her friend and business partner, Mick, offers himself up as a sacrifice, she’s all over it. He’s handsome, dependable and available for the job. What could go wrong?

Tis the season, and Mick Kilpatrick can’t say no to a damsel in distress. Especially when that damsel is his luscious business partner who has been the object of his reluctant desire for the past year. He hasn’t pursued anything because being a dad is still priority number one. A sexy woman like Leah will only distract him from what’s really important and he can’t have that. He’ll pretend to be her fiancé, but when it’s over, everything will go back to normal. Sure, he’s fantasized about her once or…a million times but that doesn’t mean he’s in love with her. Does it?

Author Information:

Christine Bell:

Website: http://www.christine-bell.com/

Blog: http://chrisbwritin.blogspot.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ChristineBell

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christine-BellChloe-Cole-Author/150917174953849

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4466856.Christine_Bell

Riley Murphy:

Website: www.AuthorRileyMurphy.com

Blog: http://www.badboyscanbefun.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Riley__Murphy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riley.murphy.9469

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5764709.Riley_Murphy

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18761492-white-lie-christmas?from_search=true

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Cover_Her Hot PursuitHer Hot Pursuit: The Caldwell Sisters Trilogy (Hold Me, Thrill Me, Entice Me)

by Lucianne Rivers

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Hold Me

Still reeling from her mother’s death, news anchor Jane Caldwell’s life is upended further when she learns the father she lost twenty years ago is still alive. Her mother’s will unleashes a manhunt—the Caldwell sisters must find their father, or their mother’s estate will not be settled, and their questions about his disappearance will remain unanswered.

Jane’s search leads her to Guatemala to investigate a man who claims to be her father and heir to the family fortune. Needing a translator, she enlists enigmatic Harrison DeNeuve, a sexy ex-patriot with a penchant for wearing dark sunglasses in public.

As Jane struggles to reunite with her would-be father, Harrison fights to suppress his desire for Jane. He has a secret—one he’s sequestered himself in a third-world jungle hideaway to keep safe—and falling for Jane puts more than his heart at risk.

Jane finds two men in Guatemala—a father and a lover—but can she trust either of them?

Thrill Me

Santa Fe Police Detective Margo Caldwell needs a vacation, but the wild goose chase her mother’s death triggers isn’t quite what she had in mind. Margo and her sisters must locate their father, or the Caldwell estate will remain unsettled—and they’ll never know why their father didn’t return from the Gulf War.

Pursuing a lead, Margo heads to the Virgin Islands in search of Zach Caldwell. To navigate the waters of the Caribbean, she needs a boat and a captain. Too bad Captain Adrian Prince, with his mesmerizing muscles and wicked grin, may be a gunrunner.

Adrian takes Margo on his delivery route to small islands near St. Thomas that hide more than wildlife, booze, and sexy boaters. On a remote, mangrove-ridden patch of sand, they find gun-toting Zach Caldwell. When their mission turns deadly, Margo must save Adrian’s life—and her own—even if she loses her heart in the process.

Entice Me

Robert Rivera, private investigator and former Navy SEAL, alerts Allison to new intel identifying her father as a P.O.W. in Afghanistan. With her sisters out of the country pursuing leads, Allison insists on heading to the war-ravaged country to find him. Robert doesn’t want his naïve client to take the risk. He knows what danger lays in that godforsaken land…he’s lived through it. Barely.

But Allison is determined to go, and Robert can’t let her travel alone. Reluctantly appreciative, Allison quickly realizes how much she needs his guidance and protection, and how deeply she longs for his love. Robert struggles to understand her effect on his battle-weary heart.

The path to Allison’s father is blocked by terrorists, traps and treachery—all demons of Robert’s past. Can he survive a second round with the enemy and keep Allison out of harm’s way?

Author Information:

Website: www.luciannerivers.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luciannerivers?ref=hl

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5039713.Lucianne_Rivers?from_search=true

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Entangled Publishing Spotlights – Part One

25 Monday Nov 2013

Posted by romanticreadsandsuch in Sneak Peek

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Alright, everyone, get ready because we’ve got a lot of books to look at!  Because there are so many we’re going to split them into a couple of posts so make sure you come back later to check out the rest!

*****

Covets have all the sexiness, emotion, and happily ever after that readers have come to expect and love from Entangled. They are firmly grounded in the contemporary world, but each novel brings in supernatural twists, breaking the contemporary and paranormal rules, alike. To find out more about their titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books you’ll be coveting next, visit the Entangled website, follow them on Twitter, LIKE their Facebook page, and join the Book Club.

Today I’m happy to be featuring Covet’s November releases which is very exciting because in celebration of these three great new books, they are on sale for just $0.99 for the first week of release only. So they are perfect to download and read over the long holiday weekend between all the hussle and bussle for a nice little break.

Also, make sure to hop on twitter tonight, 11/25 at 8PM to join in the #CovetBash. The authors of these fabulous books will be joining in the fun, and there will be lot’s of chances to win prizes, including a grand prize giveaway of Covet’s entire backlist to one lucky winner! Details here.

Parts & Wreck by Mark Henry

Wade Crowson, a brutish and brooding playboy and veteran vivisectionist for the Parts Department, runs into more than he bargained for in new partner, Lucid Montgomery, a quirky beauty with a bizarre secret and a string of psychiatric diagnoses she tries hard to keep hidden. Loving Luce will stamp a demonic target on her back and thrust Wade into a frenzied whirlwind of hilarious misunderstandings and, quite possibly, a stripping gig for emptynesters. Can they withstand the savagery of an exorcism (with or without the split pea soup) and come out alive and …in love?

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Operation Saving Daniel by Nina Croft

At eighteen, Melissa seduced her best friend Julia’s brother only to run away shortly after. While Daniel was her fairytale prince, Lissa didn’t believe in happy ever afters.

Ten years and a near death experience later, Lissa is ready for a husband and family. But a cry for help from Julia puts that dream on hold. Daniel is acting weird and he’s about to marry his long term girlfriend—AKA The Evil One. Someone needs to save him.

Daniel has never stopped loving Lissa. Ten years ago when he gave her a little freedom, he always intended that one day they would be together. Right up until the moment he was bitten by a werewolf. Now, Daniel has to hide what he is. He won’t risk anyone else, especially the woman he loves.

But Lissa is back. Their attraction is stronger than ever and Lissa is nothing if not tenacious.

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The Awakening: Britton by Abby Niles

The Awakening #3

“I would lick that man up one side and down the other.”

Half-shifter and lead SPAC agent, Val Calhoun, has listened to women gush over the Don Juan of the precinct for the last four years. Yeah, Detective Britton Townsend is hot and has stunning blue eyes, but that foul mouth he saves only for her? What a waste of good looks. And no way does Val want that mouth anywhere near hers.

When the shifter community is threatened, Val is assigned to the case…and fails. So the High Council turns to the rogue shifter they’d sentenced to twenty years as a human–that same obnoxiously sexy Detective Townsend. And sends the two arch-enemies deep into the North Carolina Mountains-—together, and alone.

Being stuck in a tiny honeymoon cabin with Miss Castration and only one bed is definitely not Britton’s idea of a good time. But the High Council doesn’t take no for an answer. After his shifter abilities are restored, Brit is once again susceptible to the dreaded, irreversible bonding instinct, the Drall. Thankfully, all he’s ever felt for Val is intense loathing, no reason to worry. Right? All he has to do is solve this case pronto, and he can go back to his footloose Casanova ways. That is, if they don’t kill each other first. Or worse…fall in love.

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Missed the first book in the Awakening series? While these books stand alone, it can be fun to go back and see how the other couple got together. And in celebration of book #3’s release, book one, The Awakening: Aidan is on sale for just $0.99 as well, so grab it while you can!

The Awakening: Aidan by Abby Niles

The Awakening #1

Is the gift of eternal love a blessing or a curse?

After years of counseling grieving shifters, psychiatrist and half-shifter, Dr. Jaylin Avgar has become jaded on shifter mating. She wants to marry a human and forget about the love for eternity crap. Then she meets Aidan O’Connell, an infuriatingly laid back shifter who represents everything she doesn’t want. Yet, the more he pursues her, the more she craves a future with him. Only one thing stands in her way: death. Can she overcome her fear of losing Aidan to the one guarantee in life?

Millionaire consultant, Aidan O’Connell knows he’ll one day meet a woman who’ll awaken an unrelenting mating instinct. Unfortunately, that woman is Jaylin, who has no qualms about telling him that he and his so-called eternity can shove it. When she pushes him away, he takes a drastic step so she can no longer escape. The close proximity throws the instinct into overdrive. Can he control the need engrained in him until he’s certain she will reciprocate the bond, or will a moment of weakness doom him to hell on earth?

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Edge, a digital-first single-title romance line from Entangled Publishing, takes its lead from our popular Select imprint but gives its novels an edge in the marketplace by bringing great stories to readers at reasonable prices in a quick-and-easy way. Whether sexy or sweet, traditional romance or love and lust with a women’s fiction bent, at the center of every Edge book is heart. From Urban Fantasy to Contemporary Romance to Science Fiction Romance, Edge has a book for all romance readers—and right at their fingertips! As they say, all’s fair in love and war. To find out more about our titles, chat with authors, participate in special events, and to find out what books are coming next, visit the Entangled website, follow us on Twitter, and like our Facebook page. Today I’m happy to be featuring Edge’s November releases!!

Some Like it Sinful by Robbie Terman Perfect Recipe #2

Their attraction is sinfully delicious… A struggling business and one act of vandalism may have brought them together, but bakery owner Chloe Nelson and professional hockey player Griffin Lange get along like chocolate and pickles. Chloe needs the famous (and famously unattached) Griffin to attract people to her pastries, and Griffin needs the curvaceous and fiery Chloe to keep him out of trouble. A fake relationship to keep the media interested seems like the perfect plan. But when temptation throws them into bed together, a new plan arises. Why not make the fake real? Griffin’s winning every home game, and Chloe’s business has never been better. Both know it’s only physical—and only temporary. But can they drop their defenses for love, even if it means getting a little bit sinful?

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Wild Card by Jamie Wyman

It was bad enough that gods gambled with human souls, but Catherine Sharp’s soul just had to be won by the Greek goddess of Discord, Eris. As if working a dead-end tech support job didn’t suck the life out of her as it was. Now, Cat finds herself performing random tasks for the goddess in her free time.

But when Coyote, the Native American trickster himself, claims to have won her own soul in Mayhem’s weekly poker game, Cat wants in on the action. With five sneaky gods upping the ante, Cat needs to find a way to collect the winning chips that could save her soul.

Marius, a handsome yet irritating satyr with his own debt to Eris, might finally come in handy for something. If they play their cards right and work together, Cat and Marius may just get their freedom back. If they don’t kill each other or fall in love first.

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The Queen of Dirty Talking is back! Whether this is your first experience with Tessa Bailey’s dirty talking heroes or you’ve been following her all along, you don’t want to miss out on meeting Brent and Hayden. Their banter is witty, filled with sexual tension, and the sex itself is “fan-your-face” hot, according to an early review from USA Today Happily Ever After.

Here’s a dirty talking snippet just for you guys:

He leaned forward and spoke right against her ear. “Come for me right now and I’ll let you ride me as hard as you want later. I know what gets you off. I saw it in your eyes last night. You want to throw me down and fuck me, duchess? Good. I’m in the mood to let you.”

Now you see why she’s been dubbed the Queen of Dirty Talking!

About Asking for Trouble

AfT_500Brent Mason and Hayden Winstead can’t stand each other. She plans exclusive parties for her rich family’s charities. He’s a rough and tumble cop who rigs explosives for a living. Could two people be any less suited for conversation? They think not and prefer to keep it that way.

Unfortunately, their two best friends are deeply, disgustingly in love. Forced together, the mutual attraction simmering beneath the surface of Brent and Hayden’s non-relationship grows with every argument until it explodes into a scintillating night of mind-blowing sex. And it won’t be the last, as far as Brent’s concerned.

Hayden has a secret, though. Her father’s company is relying on a merger to save them from financial ruin, and only Hayden’s marriage to the CEO’s wealthy son can secure the deal. If she’s to protect her family, she’ll have to forget Brent. And he has no intention of being forgotten.

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In celebration of her new release, Tessa Bailey’s first book Protecting What’s His is on sale for only ¢99 for two full weeks! (11/24 – 12/7) Just in time to gift it to everyone who appreciates a dirty talker.

About Protecting What’s His

PWH500pxShe’s running from the law, and the law wants her bad.

The opportunity was just too damn delicious for Ginger Peet to pass up. The purse full of money she finds—$50,000 to be exact—could give her and her teen sister the new start they need. So she grabs the cash, her gothy sibling, and their life-sized statue of Dolly Parton, and blows outta Nashville in a cloud of dust. Chicago, here we come…

Turns out, Chicago has some pretty hot cops. Hot, intense, naughty-lookin’ cops like Derek Tyler, who looks like he could eat a girl up and leave her begging for more. And more. Tempting as he is, getting involved with the sexy homicide lieutenant next door poses a teensy problem for a gal who’s on the lam. But one thing is certain—Derek’s onto her, and he wants more than just a taste.

And as far as he’s concerned, possession is nine-tenths of the law.

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Interview with Kathleen Irene Paterka, Patty and Priscilla

22 Friday Nov 2013

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Fatty Patty, James Bay Novels, Kathleen Irene Paterka

A few weeks back I had the pleasure of reading the first book in Kathleen Irene Paterka’s “James Bay” series, Fatty Patty.  If you read the review (which can be found here), you know that I loved the book but found Patty difficult to take …. mostly because she showed the world some flaws that I related to a little too well.  It’s an engaging book about Patty’s growth and I think it takes a very well-told story to keep you glued to the pages when you are uncomfortable.  So, this morning I am super excited to bring all of you more of Patty – a conversation with Kathleen, Patty and Patty’s twin sister, Priscilla!

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Kathleen:         Thank you for hosting us today, Julie! Patty, Priscilla and I are thrilled to be here chatting about our books—

Patty:               Excuse me, but don’t you mean my book? After all, it’s my name that appears in the title. Fatty Patty. That’s me.

Kathleen:         Patty, after everything you went through in the book, I was thinking you might prefer not to discuss certain things. May I remind you that some people (Julie, among others) didn’t exactly like you throughout the book?

Priscilla:           She never meant to be mean. I didn’t think she was mean.

Patty;               Thank you, Priscilla. Love you, sis!

Kathleen:         I think it goes without saying that since the two of you are twins, you’ll stick together…

Patty:               Through thick and thin, right? Don’t deny it, I know that’s what you were going to say. But we might as well face it: I’m the thick one, and Priscilla is the thin one. That’s the way it’s always been, and the way it always will be. Priscilla was thin at birth and can eat what she wants. Me? I was born fat.

Kathleen:         May I remind you that I also know what it’s like to be overweight? When I was in high school, I weighed 300 lbs. I’ve been at a normal weight for 35years now.

Priscilla:           We have a little diet scale in our kitchen that I bought for Patty. It’s next to the little TV I keep on the counter.

Kathleen:         Glad you mentioned the TV. Here’s the way I came up with Patty’s story: one night I was watching the news and caught a feature about a woman who had given birth to twins. One of them was born plump and thriving, while the other was scrawny and weak. The healthy twin had received most of the nourishment in their mother’s womb. The sick twin spent months in the hospital, while the first twin left after only a few days. The story left me wondering what might happen to those twins when they eventually grew up. Would one remain healthy and fat, and the other sick and thin? Eventually, Patty and Priscilla came alive in my imagination, and the rest—

Patty:               Don’t give away the ending! My story is a good read, especially if you’re dealing with overweight issues.

Priscilla:           And romance! There’s lot of romance. Everyone loves romance.

Kathleen:         True… and everyone loves Sam.

Patty:               Don’t give away the ending!

Priscilla:           Why don’t we talk about the other three books that make up the series?

Kathleen:         Thanks for the reminder. Fatty Patty is the first of four novels which are set in James Bay, Michigan. It’s a fictional renowned resort community with a small year-round population that swells to nearly twenty thousand during the twelve weeks of summer.

Patty:               Fictional? Priscilla, did you know that we don’t live in a real town?

Kathleen:         Readers don’t need to read each book in order to enjoy the stories. Each novel has its own central characters and unique plot. Home Fires, the 2nd book, is about Rose Gallagher, a female attorney who comes home to James Bay for six weeks to help her mother who’s having surgery. Meanwhile, there’s an arsonist at work in James Bay. While Rose is home, she gets involved in trying to figure out who’s setting the fires. My husband Steve is a fireman. He inspired me to write the story of Home Fires and Rose. I have great respect for our first responders, and I love my own fireman. Meanwhile, in the story, Rose meets the Assistant Fire Chief—

Priscilla:           Fireman Mike! I’ve always thought he is so handsome.

Patty:               He’s one of my heroes. He rescued our school when we had that gas leak.

Priscilla:           And saved that little boy, remember? There was a big article about it in the James Bay Journal.

Patty:               That’s our local newspaper. I think Lucy Carter wrote the feature story. Lucy was a reporter for the Journal before she won the lottery. $70 million dollars. What does a person do with that kind of money?

Priscilla:           Lucy’s a sweetheart. I was so glad when she got her own book.

Kathleen:         Lotto Lucy is the 3rd book in the James Bay series. Funny, but the idea behind the story started with a Jaguar convertible. A Jag has always been my dream car. I got to thinking, how could I afford that type of car? I’d have to win the lottery… which is exactly what happens to Lucy. It was an interesting story to write.

Patty:               Sam shows up in Lotto Lucy. Lucy hired him to help her with her finances. Sam’s an accountant and financial advisor. He’s very smart about money.

Kathleen:         And Lucy needed all the help she could get. What happens when you’re born with nothing, and suddenly, you have everything? How do you cope? Money can buy a lot of toys, but it can also cause a lot of problems.

Patty:               You’re talking about Lucy’s mother, right? Lila caused quite a few problems when she showed up again in James Bay.

Priscilla:           I think Lila shows up in the 4th book, too.

Kathleen:         That’s right, Priscilla. Lila is one of the main characters in For I Have Sinned, the 4th and final book in the series. It’s the story of Fr. Greg, who is the pastor of the local Catholic Church in James Bay. Fr. Greg is struggling with more than a few problems. His deep love for God isn’t in doubt, but the same can’t be said for his faith in the church and some of the outdated church laws and rules he’s forced to uphold and live by.

Patty:               Including the vow of celibacy. There’s an interesting dilemma for a priest. Let’s not forget that Lila is one of the main characters in the story.

Priscilla:           For I Have Sinned is one of my favorites. I have a copy of it next to my bed. An autographed copy! I’m hoping Kathleen writes more about Fr. Greg.

Kathleen:         Readers constantly ask if the series will continue. I’m thinking about it. For now, I’m concentrating on finishing my new book, The Other Wife, which takes place in Chicago. Meanwhile, Royal Secrets, my novel about a family of women who own and run a wedding chapel, is set in Las Vegas. Chicago and Las Vegas are both big cities, so it might be fun to return to James Bay. It’s a small town, but it has a large population of unique characters, each of them with their own story to tell.

Patty:               And they’ll want to read my story first. It’s definitely the best of the four, don’t you agree?

Kathleen:         I do have my favorite, but I’m not telling which one it is. Why don’t we let readers decide for themselves? All the James Bay novels, plus Royal Secrets, are available on Amazon.com. Thanks again, Julie, for hosting Patty, Priscilla and me today. We had a wonderful time!

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Connect with Kathleen:

Website:          http://www.kathleenirenepaterka.com/

Facebook:        https://www.facebook.com/KathleenIrenePaterka

Twitter:           https://twitter.com/KPaterka

And check out all of her books!

FATTY PATTY  - Kathleen Irene Paterka  Home Fires Kathleen Irene Paterka

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Royal Secrets - Kathleen Irene Paterka

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Blog Tour – Voodoo

21 Thursday Nov 2013

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Justus Roux, Master of My Heart, Voodoo

Now we get a little up close and personal time with author Justus Roux and then get a look at her steamy new read, Voodoo.

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The Romance of It All

Their eyes lock…their hearts race…then he slowly moves closer. The look in his eyes is undeniable, he wants her. Her breathing quickens and sweet anticipation fills her. She wants his kiss.

He delays the moment just a little longer. He has waited so long to taste her lips.

The first kiss, what is sweeter than that, the moment when the two main characters make that physical connection.  Some books make you wait forever for that moment and some start out like that.  Either way, I do love the romance of it all.

I love reading and writing romance novels. Love…nothing is better than that, nothing completes us like love.  It drives the story forward, giving the main characters the reason to go on.  When the romance in a story is just right it keeps us turning the pages, waiting, wondering if the two main characters will end up together. If they can overcome the many obstacles us writers put them through and have their perfecting ending.

As a reader I love when a book makes me lose sleep because I have to find out what happens. As a writer when a reader tells me they couldn’t put my book down it is an awesome feeling then I know I got the story just right. As both a reader and writer, if the book makes me have that feeling, you know the one, when it ends just perfectly and you do that content little sigh thing, then it’s perfect. When I’m working on a book, and I’m on the last editing before I send it off to the proof reader, I have to have that feeling or I don’t send it off.

I love writing in this genre. Even if I dip my toes in other genres I will always have some kind of romance in the storyline.

— Justus Roux

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Voodoo cover 2Blurb:

When I arrived at the club Desnúdate I had no idea that my entire life was about to change. What started out as a strange gift from my best friend transformed everything about me.  Looking over the list of Masters at the club one name stood out…the name he gave himself was Voodoo.

I had these desires that I couldn’t quite place. These dreams…these images…haunted my fantasies and now all of them were about to become reality.  This man, who simply went by the name Voodoo, led me into this lifestyle. Voodoo, his name rolls off my tongue like silk. Voodoo, the man I would call…Master.

Voodoo is the first book in Justus Roux’s “Master of My Heart” series.

“Master of My Heart” series is single titled novels that have a hero who has what it takes to be called Master.

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Excerpt:

Chapter One

Amanda looked at the clock for about the millionth time today. It seemed like time was crawling by. She was glad that today was kind of a light day at work. There was no way she could concentrate not after the birthday gift her friend Alice gave her.

Amanda looked over the print ad one more time. It looked good, thank goodness. She looked up at the clock again. Damn, she wished she would stop doing that. Time wasn’t going to speed up because she was watching the clock.

Why in the world did she accept Alice’s gift? What was she thinking? A million questions filled her thoughts. Alice surprised her this morning with this unusual gift and all day this was the only thing Amanda could think of.

“What are you doing for your birthday, Amanda?” Rodney said as he handed her a small gift.

“You didn’t have to get me anything.”

“I know, but I saw this while I was shopping. It had you written all over it.”

Amanda smiled at him. Rodney was a nice enough guy and he was always hinting at asking her out. She was a firm believer in not mixing business with pleasure. It always got unpleasant when these kinds of romances fizzled out and both parties still had to work together.

“Any big plans for tonight?” Rodney looked hopeful.

“Alice is taking me to a club.”

“Oh…that sounds like fun.” Rodney couldn’t hide his disappointment.

Amanda opened the small box, inside was a beautiful pendant. It was a little golden elephant holding a small sapphire in its raised trunk.

“You mentioned that you collect things with elephants on it.”

“Thank you, Rodney. This was very nice of you.”

“You’re welcome. Happy birthday, Amanda.”

“Thank you.” Amanda smiled at him.

Rodney went happily back to his desk. He seemed very pleased that she enjoyed his gift.

Amanda looked back up at the clock. Ten more minutes then she could head home. She set the ad aside she was working on. She did some more busy work. Holy crap these last minutes were like movie minutes they went on and on.

“Finally,” she sighed when it was time for her to leave. She quickly hurried to gather her things then headed out. She didn’t want to give Rodney a chance to ask her out for a drink. She was too wound up about tonight and didn’t want to hurt his feelings by turning him down. She got to her car and headed home.

Amanda took a shower then stood in front of her closet. What was she going to wear? What was she expected to wear?

Alice worked as a waitress in a BDSM club named Desnúdate. Only members were allowed in this club. Alice secretly submitted Amanda’s name and pulled some strings to get the head Master to allow Amanda to join as a submissive. Tonight Amanda was going to pick her Master.

“This is absurd.” Amanda felt like she was going to be sick. What in the hell was Alice thinking? Amanda walked over to her bed and sat.

“Hey girl,” Alice said as she came into the room. “You aren’t dressed yet?”

“Well excuse me if I don’t know what to wear to a club that basically translated into English means get naked.”

“You don’t have to be naked, silly. In fact it is frowned upon. They have playrooms…”

“Playrooms?” Amanda interrupted her.

“So you and your Master can play a little spank and tickle.”

“I’m not just going to fuck a random stranger.”

“I would hope not on your first meeting. Jupiter wouldn’t like that.”

“Jupiter?”

“One of the head Masters at the club. Everyone has a code name remember. Speaking of code names what is going to be yours?” Alice looked through Amanda’s closet.

“My code name? Oh shit…well I’m guessing that all those Masters will give themselves the name of some god.”

“Pretty much.”

“How will I know which one to choose or is one chosen for me?”

“You choose your Master. You will be given a menu so don’t worry.”

“A menu?”

“Don’t sweat the details. It is all pretty simple. You choose the Master you want off the menu then you go meet with him. If you hit it off you make a date to play in one of the playrooms. No one will know who you are so chill and enjoy. You said you were curious about this BDSM stuff, so I thought this would be a great present for your thirtieth birthday. Here wear this.” She tossed the little black dress at her. “Wear something sexy underneath.”

“I thought I was just meeting with a Master.”

“You are, but you will feel sexy. Can’t hurt. Now hurry up and get ready.”

Amanda found her lacy black bra and panties. She also wore her thigh-high stockings. She always felt sexy wearing these underneath whatever she was wearing. She put the little black dress on and looked at herself in the mirror. She let her long brown hair hang loose. Her makeup wasn’t too severe but emphasized her big brown eyes. The dress showed off her curves and added length to her small frame. She made sure to wear her four inch stilettos. She grabbed her small black clutch purse and threw her cellphone, lipstick, compact and wallet into it.

“Well here goes nothing.” She convinced herself she had nothing to lose. Why not check this club out? At the very least it would provide some very interesting people watching.

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Desnúdate was located in Chandler which wasn’t too far from Scottsdale. Of course Phoenix traffic was a joy, but it gave her time to calm her nerves. Alice chattered away about this and that. Amanda wasn’t really paying attention.

The club was in a private residence. This only added to Amanda’s nerves.

“Jupiter and Zeus bought this house several years ago. Wait until you see the inside.”

“Wow, this is a huge house.”

“Pull up to the front entrance someone will park your car for you.”

There was a young male waiting by the entrance and he quickly came out to the car.

“Enjoy your stay,” he said cheerfully as he took the keys from Amanda.

Amanda followed Alice inside. The foyer was very large, opulent, it reminded Amanda of one of the houses in a classic older movie. You know one you would expect some old rich guy to own.

“How did you afford…”

“Don’t worry about it. Jupiter likes me.” Alice smiled seductively. “Besides, they are always looking for female submissives to balance things out.”

“I don’t understand.”

“There are lots of male submissives and too few females. I guess women are just shyer about this kind of stuff. You will have to meet with Jupiter or Zeus after you are done talking with the Master you have chosen.  Of course if you choose one of them it saves time. I’d suggest you try another one of the other Masters first before even thinking about playing with the two big guys.”

“Okay.”

Amanda followed Alice into the bar. There were several tables and of course a very large bar. Several males were already seated. A couple of females were dotted among them. Amanda sat at one of the tables.

“See, I told you there are too many males. Most of the Masters are bisexual and there are of course Mistresses. I will just bring you the menu for Masters since I know you aren’t into women.”

“Thank you.”

“Sit. I will bring you over a glass of wine and a menu. Remember girl, relax and have fun. Promise me you will keep an open mind.”

“I think me coming here pretty much shows you I have an open mind.”

“Just don’t chicken out. Who knows, you might find you have a taste for this lifestyle.” Alice hurried off to get Amanda a drink and a menu.

Amanda looked around the room. A few of the males looked to be as nervous as she was. She wondered if it was their first time here too.  Did she look as nervous as they did? There were a couple of males who looked eager and a few who were looking intently at a menu. The handful of females seemed relaxed as if this was nothing new to them.

“Here you go.” She handed Amanda a leather covered menu.

“Oh my God, it does look like a menu.” Amanda chuckled.

“I love that it does.” She set the glass of white wine down in front of Amanda. “Take your time and read through the menu. It lists all their hard and soft limits. Or in laymen’s terms what they will and will not do.”

“I didn’t even think about that.”

“Now would be the time to. Just signal to me when you are ready.”

“What happens if two submissives choose the same Master?”

“Then one will have to wait until the Master is done with the other or they simply choose another one. Oh, and don’t forget to come up with a fake name to use here.” Alice hurried over to the small male who was signaling for her.

Amanda opened the menu and chuckled seeing that most of the Masters were named after gods. “Figures.” She looked at Jupiter’s and Zeus’ description. They both were up for pretty much anything. That was kind of scary, no wonder Alice suggested she choose someone other than those two. Amanda scanned down the list.  The listing after a couple of the other Masters seemed so stuffy, clinical even. She stopped on the name Voodoo.

“Now that is different.” The fact that this Master wasn’t named after a god intrigued her. She read his listing.

Hey there little females. I’m kind of laid back so there won’t be tons of rules. I enjoy allowing a submissive to explore her limits. Yet, I do have some hard limits. No golden showers or stuff like that. No severe pain. In other words, if you like spankings, light whippings etc, I’m your Master.  Sorry males, but I’m not into the guy on guy stuff.  I do enjoy voyeurism and exhibitionism, so if you are shy I’m not your guy.  The main thing is I want honesty. If I do something you don’t like just tell me. Communication is the key to really enjoying our time together.  Alright, I suppose you want to know what I look like. I’m a tall guy I would say about six foot two. I’m athletic.  I have been told I have a nice smile and pretty dark eyes. I have dark hair. I’m thirty-five. I think that about sums it up.

Amanda liked Voodoo’s listing. The others seemed so serious almost business like. She looked up when a middle aged male dressed in leather came into the room.  He was average-looking and had short dark hair. He looked like he must work out quite a lot. His arms were well-muscled and he filled out the leather outfit nicely.

“That is Zeus,” Alice said as she refilled Amanda’s wine glass.

“Do all the Masters look like him?”

“No, they run the gamut from a two to a ten.”

“What do you give him?”

“A solid seven, in my book anyways, you know I like them strong as hell. You made your choice yet?”

“I think I will take Master Voodoo.”

“Oh girl…nice choice.”

“You have seen him?”

“Voodoo is a strong ten in anybody’s book, girl. Now what name have you picked for yourself?”

Amanda kept her gaze on Zeus as he hooked a leash on a small pretty male’s collar.

“Don’t worry, you don’t have to walk on a leash, well at least not on your first visit,” Alice said as she chuckled.

Amanda thought about her fake name. “I think I will be called Iris.”

“Iris…why that name?”

“In mythology she was the servant to the gods.”

Alice chuckled. “Nice one. Okay Iris, someone will come and get you when Voodoo is ready to meet with you.”

Amanda downed her drink. She was more nervous than ever. Was Voodoo really a ten, or was Alice messing with her? Did it really matter? She was going to make an ass of herself regardless. Her nerves would see to that.

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A male waiter walked up to Amanda. “Iris, please follow me. Master Voodoo will be joining you in room five.”

“Right now?”

“It is never polite to keep a Master waiting.”

Amanda quickly stood. She checked herself in the tiny compact mirror then she quickly put it back into her clutch.

“Is this your first visit with us?”

“That obvious huh?”

The waiter smiled. “Don’t worry Master Voodoo is a patient Master.”

That was good, she thought. He was going to need a truckload of patience with her.  She followed the waiter up a flight of stairs then down a long corridor. Each room they passed had a number on the outside of it. Her heart pounded hard in her chest when she saw the number five on the white door.

“Have a seat. Master Voodoo will be here shortly.”

She stepped inside the room. There was two large wing backed chairs facing each other with only a small coffee table separating them. She hoped it didn’t matter which chair she sat on. She went to the one on the right and slowly sat. She looked around the small room. It was rather plain compared to what she had seen of the club so far.  The floor had a red carpet and the walls were a light wood paneling. A small vase was placed on the coffee table. It had two long stem roses in it.  There were also two paintings hanging on the wall. One was of a mountain scene and the other of a Victorian woman picking flowers. She was expecting more erotic artwork. She was relieved that this room was so ordinary. It was strangely comforting.

She shifted in her chair adjusting her dress, which made her small clutch fall onto the chair cushion spilling its contents out.

“Oh shit,” she muttered to herself. She quickly picked up the items and noticed that her cellphone wasn’t among them.  She set her clutch onto the coffee table then turned around to see if she could spot her cellphone. It wasn’t on the floor or on the chair. Damn, it must have slipped into the chair cushion. She bent over and began digging around. She smiled when she felt her cellphone in her hand.

“Well, aren’t you the eager one.”

She was mortified when she heard the deep masculine voice behind her.

She quickly stood then slowly turned around. She had her cellphone firmly in her hands. She couldn’t speak, couldn’t move…oh God please don’t let him be Voodoo. He had to be the most gorgeous man she had ever seen in person. His dark hair hung to his shoulders. The jeans he wore fit him really well and the black dress shirt, which he had the top two buttons open, well…holy hell…

“Sit down, girl, before you fall down. If you wanted to show me what a nice ass you had there probably was a more graceful way to do it.” He smiled brightly at her. “I’m Master Voodoo, in case you hadn’t figured that out already. And you are?”

Amanda slowly sat down. “Iris.”

“Cute. She was the servant to the gods.” He sat on the chair across from her. “Why are you clutching your cellphone?”

“I dropped it and…” She quickly grabbed her clutch and put the phone into it.

“I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that you are new to this lifestyle.”

“Yes.”

“Did you have a drink at the bar?”

“Two.”

Voodoo chuckled. “Two is the limit, girl, or I would have insisted you have another drink to calm your nerves. I don’t bite. There is no need to be this nervous. Tell me, how did you find your way to this club?”

“My friend works here and it’s my birthday…and well…I have always been curious about…this…lifestyle.”

“Curious is good. I can work with curious.”

Amanda kept her gaze to the floor. She couldn’t look at him. He was just too damn perfect, and that voice…it was sinful for a man to have a voice like that.

“Here are my rules. Listen up, girl. Look at me. I want to make sure you understand.”

Amanda slowly looked up at him.

“There, that is better. I don’t know what you have been reading and quite honestly I don’t care. We all come to this lifestyle by some means. The first rule and this one is important, you are to never tell me your real name, nor will I tell you mine. While minds are slowly opening to alternative lifestyles it is still quite scandalous to be caught in this kind of relationship. I don’t know about you, but that would certainly put a damper on my life. I don’t tell you this stuff to make you feel ashamed about your desires. You should never be ashamed about your sexuality. I only insist on this first rule to protect both of us. Are you cool with this?”

“It sounds reasonable.”

“Second rule, you must always be honest with me. If you don’t like what I’m doing say so.”

“I read that in your listing.”

“Listing…oh that stupid menu thing, I’m glad you were paying attention. Tell me something truthfully. Did you pick me because of what was in my listing or because you heard that I’m easy on the eyes?”

“I picked you because you weren’t named after a god.”

Voodoo laughed.

His laughter put her more at ease.  She liked how his smile lit up his eyes.

“May I ask why you picked Voodoo as your name?”

“When I first was inducted to this club they made me choose my Master name. And like you I saw that they were all named after the various gods. In my opinion that’s kind of pompous.  While I was at home I heard this song on the radio Voodoo that you do?  I thought Voodoo was a good name, so I went with it. I hope you weren’t expecting more.”

“No, I was just curious.”

“You are brand spanking new to this, excuse the pun. Hmmm…” Voodoo’s gaze was making her nervous. “You are a pretty little thing. I give you that. Oh and by the way, you have a lovely ass.”

Amanda quickly looked to the floor.

“How do I know we will be a good fit when you don’t even know what you want? How old are you?”

“Thirty.”

“Good, you are close to my age. I have a ten year rule. I don’t like my submissive to be more than ten years older or younger than me. Don’t you have any questions, girl?”

“To be honest, I don’t know what to ask.”

“Well first, do you like the way I look? I consider myself lucky that you are so pretty. Bonus.”

“So if I wasn’t all that attractive you wouldn’t bother.”

“I didn’t say that. I said it was a bonus that you are attractive to me. I have had a wide variety of submissives in all shapes and sizes. It’s how we connect that matters to me.”

“To answer your question, what woman wouldn’t find you attractive. Surely you know that you are a very handsome man.”

“So I have been told. I’m not full of myself if that is what you are afraid of. I take good care of myself and have a certain pride in my appearance. I’m lucky genetically which makes it easier to look good. I’m going to say we find each other attractive. That’s good.”

“How long have you been in this lifestyle?”

“Since I was twenty so that makes it fifteen years. I know what I’m doing, Iris.”

“I didn’t mean to imply that. I’m…”

“Calm yourself, girl. You get wound up fast, don’t you. You asked a legitimate question. Anything else you would like to know.”

“You have been at this club for fifteen years?”

“No. I have been here about five years. My turn. What are your hard limits?”

“I’m so not prepared for this. I didn’t think about hard and soft limits until I saw that menu.”

“Wow you are a newbie.”

“I will understand if you don’t want to…hell I don’t even know what I want to do. I’m sorry I’m wasting your time.”

“Iris, take a breath, calm yourself. It’s scary to explore a new part of yourself. You are not wasting my time. If I thought that I would have excused myself already. I haven’t worked with a newbie in a while. The women who seek me out already know what they want from me.” Voodoo reached into his back pocket and took out his wallet. He handed Amanda a business card. “This is my cellphone number. I only use this number for the club. If you decide you want to explore this new part of yourself with me you can give me a call and we will set up a session. You intrigue me, Iris. I would love to be your part-time Master. I do have a small request if you decide to take me on.”

“What would that be?”

Voodoo stood. “Wear that dress and those thigh-high stockings the next time we meet.”

Amanda blushed then stood. She extended her hand to him. “I will think about all that was said here and get back to you.”

He grabbed her hand and brought it up to his lips. He softly kissed her hand. “It has been my pleasure to meet you, Iris. Happy birthday, girl.” He smiled seductively at her then released her hand. He left the room leaving her standing there.

Amanda looked down at the business card. It simply had the name Voodoo with a handcuff hooking the O’s together, and a cellphone number underneath.  She put the card in her clutch then left the room.

 *****

Author bio:

Justus Roux is the author of over forty erotic romance novels that range from the paranormal to BDSM.  When she is not writing she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and is always on the pursuit for new and interesting music to inspire her.  You can see her work at www.justusroux.com and www.justusrouxmasterseries.com.  You can email her at storyteller36@msn.com.

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Giveaway:

278186-279053-350x350A grand prize of an autographed print book of “Voodoo”, $50 Amazon gift certificate and a Black Rose Silky Surrender bondage tie . To enter, send an email to storyteller36@msn.com with Voodoo Blog Tour in the subject line. In the email, entrants should include their mailing address and which blog they read about “Voodoo”.

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Cover Reveal – Dyed and Gone & A Shot of Red

21 Thursday Nov 2013

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A Shot of Red, Beth Yarnall, Dyed and Gone, Tracy March

Today we get a look at two new romantic mysteries releasing early next year.  And don’t forget to enter the giveaway for an Amazon/Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card worth $10 from Tracy March.

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17978243Title: Dyed and Gone by Beth Yarnall

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Length: 400 pages

ISBN-13: 9781622661237

On-Sale Date: March 25, 2014

Imprint: Entangled Select

Book Description:

Hairstylist Azalea March is looking forward to a wild weekend in Las Vegas with her friends. Oh, sure, they’re supposed to be there on business, attending the biggest hair show on the west coast, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a little fun.

But fun quickly turns to drama. On the first morning of the show, Dhane, the biggest celeb of the hair-styling world, is found dead. As it turns out Azalea’s friend, Vivian, not only knew Dhane, but the tale she weaves of how they met is faker than a showgirl’s uh… assets. When Vivian confesses to the murder and is arrested, Azalea knows there’s no way she could have done it and suspects Vivian may be trying to protect someone. But who?

Azalea now has to convince Alex, the sexy detective from her past, to help her prove Vivian’s innocence and comb through clues more twisted than a spiral perm. But the truth is stranger than anything found on the Las Vegas Strip, and proving Vivian’s innocence turns out to be more difficult than transforming a brunette into a blonde.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dyed-Gone-Azalea-March-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00EBRDEYC/

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dyed-and-gone-beth-yarnall/1115438190?ean=9781622661237

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAbout Beth Yarnall:

Beth Yarnall writes romantic suspense, mysteries and the occasional hilarious blog post. A storyteller since her playground days, Beth remembers her friends asking her to make up stories of how the person `died’ in the slumber party game Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, so it’s little wonder she prefers writing stories in which people meet unfortunate ends. In middle school she discovered romance novels, which inspired her to write a spoof of soap operas for the school’s newspaper. She hasn’t stopped writing since.

For a number of years, Beth made her living as a hairstylist and makeup artist and co-owned a salon with her very best friend. Somehow hairstylists and salons always seem to find their way into her stories. Beth lives deep in the heart of ‘The O.C.’, California with her husband, two sons, and their dog where she is hard at work on her next novel. For more information about Beth and her stories please visit her website- www.bethyarnall.com

Website: http://www.bethyarnall.com/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BethYarnall

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethYarnallAuthor

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6431701.Beth_Yarnall

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9781622661251Title:  A Shot of Red by Tracy March

Genre: Romantic Mystery / Suspense

Length: 400 pages

ISBN-13: 9781622661251

On-Sale Date: April 22, 2014

Imprint: Entangled Select

Book Description:

After fleeing DC following a one-night stand that had her reeling, biotech company heiress Mia Moncure has thrived working with a humanitarian aid team administering vaccines in Haiti. When the United States is threatened with a flu epidemic, Mia’s grandmother demands her return to unveil a new flu vaccine for Moncure Therapeutics. She arrives to find that her ex-boyfriend, the company’s PR Director, has died in a suspicious accident in Switzerland that Mia soon suspects was murder.

Determined to reveal a killer, Mia heads to Switzerland, where she’s threatened as she discovers a plan to infiltrate the vaccine for nefarious purposes. Desperate for backup, she turns to sexy Gio Lorenzo, Communications Director for her mother, a high-ranking senator—and Mia’s one-night stand. While negotiating their rocky relationship, they race to uncover a deadly scheme that could ruin her family’s reputation. But millions of people are being vaccinated, and there’s more than her family’s legacy at stake. Mia and Gio struggle to discover the truth about the scheme and their feelings for each other, but it just might be too late.

Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Shot-Red-Entangled-Select-ebook/dp/B00F8HRQCU/

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-shot-of-red-tracy-march/1115438191?ean=9781622661251

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4575285About Tracy March:

Award-winning author Tracy March writes romantic
thrillers influenced by her career in the pharmaceutical field, and her
interest in science and politics. She also writes lighthearted romances
inspired by her real-life happily ever after.

Always up for travel and adventure, Tracy has flown in a stunt plane, snowmobiled on the Continental Divide, ziplined in the Swiss Alps, and been chased by a bull in the mountains of St. Lucia. She loves Nationals baseball, Saturday date nights, and Dairy Queen Blizzards—and rarely goes a day without Diet Coke and Cheez-Its.

Website: http://www.tracymarch.com

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4575285.Tracy_March

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Tracy_March

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tracy-March/151834621538910

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