Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Cover Reveal: Sweet Burn by Anne Marsh


 
 
Sweet Burn

Smoke Jumpers Series #4

By: Anne Marsh

 

 

Blurb

 It’s supposed to be a quick wedding hook-up. She’s lonely. He’s available. After seeing Rio Donovan and Gia Jackson down the aisle, the sizzling sexual chemistry between Mimi Hart and Mack Johnson has this pair burning up the sheets in a night of no-holds fantasies. One night. No regrets. And no promises.

As Strong’s resident bad girl and bartender, Mimi has earned every inch of her reputation. Tattoos, motorcycles and dancing on the bar—Mimi’s all in. She’s fun and she’s tough, a hot sex-on-the-pool-table woman—not a sunset-and-kisses sweetheart. Until her wedding hook-up, Mack Johnson, turns into a man on a sensual mission…and threatens to send her heart into freefall even as her own past threatens to catch up with her.

Mack didn’t choose Strong—Strong chose him. Fresh from the warzones of the Middle East and battling PTSD demons, this Spec Ops soldier is most at home on the battlefield. Still, when Jack Donovan calls in a favor, he heads to Strong, California for fire season. Guns. Firefights. And chutes. These things make sense. One summer and then he heads back to the frontlines where he belongs. He never counted on falling in love with Strong—or with Mimi. She’s exactly what the doctor ordered. Now he wants all of Mimi—the sweet and the sour, the tough and the loving. And he’s ready to convince her one night—and one fire—at a time…

 


 

Link to Follow Tour: http://tastybooktours.blogspot.com/2013/12/now-booking-cover-reveal-for-sweet-burn.html

 

Author Info



I live in Northern California with my husband, two kids and four cats. After ten years of graduate school and too many degrees, I escaped to become a technical writer. When not planted firmly in front of the laptop translating Engineer into English, I enjoy gardening, running (even if it’s just to the 7-11 for slurpees), and reading books curled up with my kids. The best part of writing romance, however, is finally being able to answer the question: “So… what do you do with a PhD in Slavic Languages and Literatures?” You can visit me online at www.anne-marsh.com.





 

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Author, author... Trevor by Krystal Shannan

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Trevor

A MacLaughlin Family Novella

 

By

Krystal Shannan
 
 
 
 
 

 

Trevor MacLaughlin has been in love with his sister's best friend for years. But, he let her move away to college without ever telling her how he felt and hasn't seen her since.

 

Now, years later, a second chance with the woman of his dreams practically falls into his lap.

 

Will he take a leap of faith and tell her how he feels? How he's always felt? Or will the woman he knows is meant to be his slip through his fingers a second time?

 

Excerpt:

Trevor opened the hotel room door at 9:05pm. The meeting with the client had taken longer than he expected. The flooding had taken down a wall, collapsed a roof, and ruined several large machines. The owner was paying upfront for a quick salvage, but it would be tomorrow morning before he could have a crew mobilized and here.

As late as it was, he’d managed to find a little place still open and got them both a home-style burger and fries. Hopefully she would forgive him for being so late.

The site that greeted him was adorable and frightening at the same time. Her luggage was open on the floor and appeared to have been dug through, as if whatever she’d wanted was at the very bottom. A pair of pink satin and lace panties lay draped over the edge and a matching pink and black bra lay just inside the suitcase on top of a pile of shoes. The thought of seeing her in those made blood rush to his dick. Papers and books were scattered across the bed along with a tablet computer wrapped in a bright yellow cover.

He set the bag of food down on the dresser next to the tv and picked up one of the books off the bed – Ancient Gods and Goddesses. He flipped through a few pages. Next to it he picked up an inside out black, over-sized sweatshirt. He turned it the right way and chuckled. On the front it read –Men say a women’s place is in the kitchen. Just remember, that’s where all the knives are. This girl was something else.

The door of the bathroom clicked open. Lorelei walked out half wrapped in a towel, wet hair glistening, looking like one of the goddesses from her book. I’ve truly died and gone to heaven.

“Holy mother of popcorn balls! Trevor!” She screeched and ducked back into the bathroom, but not before giving him a nice peek at her bare ass. “You could at least make a little noise when you come in,” she spat out through the barely cracked door.

“Where would be the fun in that?”

He heard a faint curse, but couldn’t decipher what she’d said.

“Can you please leave so I can get dressed?”

He had no intention of leaving the room. “I can bring you clothes. What do you want?”

“I…fine. The yoga pants and the sweatshirt on the foot of the bed.”

He picked up the requested items and glanced down at the lacy bra and underwear. She hadn’t asked for them. A few steps brought him to the bathroom door. She opened it far enough to stick her arm through, snatching the clothes from his hand and shutting the door in his face.

“Anything else?” Underwear, perhaps?

“No.” Her voice was irritated, but husky. The raspy quality made his mind go places it shouldn’t.

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Meet the Author:

Paranormal Romance author, Krystal Shannan, lives in Texas and is married to the love-of-her-life. They have a spunky young daughter who believes in fairies. Krystal professes to loving shoes, but avoids wearing them at all costs. She teaches in the public schools and writes as much as she can in her free time. If any more spare time can be squeezed from her day, she enjoys reading romance in all genres, but especially paranormal. If it has a 'Happily Ever After', she's on board!

 

She is an active member in her local RWA chapter DARA.

 

Krystal Shannan

Putting Magick in Romance one Soul Mate at a Time.

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Author, author... A Long Time Coming by Heather Van Fleet

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Woohoo, so excited to have you here.  Can you tell us a little about yourself...

 

Well, I’m all sorts of unexciting. I’m a mom of three little girls, a wife to my hubby and high school sweet heart, an obsessive White Chocolate Mocha/Crème Brulee drinker, an author of all things young adult and new adult, a blogger, and yes, of course a reader too.

 

 

What is your favorite childhood Christmas memory?

 

My favorite Christmas Memory was always Christmas Eve. My parents, brothers, and I would always go out for pizza and then Christmas light hunt. I remember doing that more than I do even any Christmas days to be honest.

 

 

Do you like to decorate your house?  Anything special that you do for your decorating?

I’m kind of a bah–humbug girl to be honest. But I have to try for my girls. We don’t do outside decorations, but we do, do the tree, and a few indoor knick knacks here and there.

 

 

Do you have any special tradition that your family celebrates for the Christmas Holiday?

 

We always have a big Christmas Eve with my hubby’s family and then on Christmas day we do my side of the family.

 

 

Are you the holiday cook or do you let someone else do the cooking?

 

I can cook one thing. Sugar cookies and that’s it. Unfortunately I don’t cook. My husband does all that. It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s just that I’m not very good at it. L

 

 

Do you like to be where there is snow for the holidays or are you (or want to be) a snowbird that likes to fly south for the winter?

 

I love snow…but after Christmas, it can all go away and I’d be fine with that. Definitely gets me in the Christmas mood though, so I suppose that’s a good thing.

As a reader, do you like to read Christmas stories?

Not particularly. Mainly because I’m not a huge fan of the holiday. (Gasp…I know. Sorry!!)

 

 

As a writer, do you like to write Christmas stories?

I did write a Christmas story once. It was published and everything, but the pub house shut down so it’s no longer out there. I enjoy writing that story. It was my first ‘sexy’ book too. But I don’t think I want to do it again.

 

 

Do you give the gift of reading for Christmas?

Oh yes, my girls get books every year. And for the first time ever, my mom wants me to buy her a book for Christmas this year. I was all like ‘yeah, thanks Mom, for finally reading my books,” and she’s like ‘no…I just want the last Hunger Games book so I don’t have to wait for the move.’ J Nothing like parental support, huh? Lol

 

 

For fun, I have a few personal questions, 

Your Favorite 5

1) Favorite Christmas song -

I don’t know the title. But I know it’s a duo. Maybe it’s called “Baby it’s Cold Outside.”

2) Favorite Christmas movie-

A Christmas Story of course.

3) Favorite Christmas story –

I don’t know any! Ah!! *runs and hides*

4) Favorite Christmas color-

Gold

5) Favorite Christmas food -

Ham and cheesy potatoes

 

And for a bonus, if you were given the gift of travel to anywhere for the holidays, where would you want to go???

Hawaii!!! Granted there wouldn’t be snow, but I could tolerate the beach just once if I had to. J

 

 

Where can our readers find you?? 

Email:heath1005@yahoo.com 

Twitter:@HLVanFleet


Website/blog: www.heathervanfleet.com


 

Is there an upcoming or current release you would like to share with us today and where can we find it?
 
 

Well, my very first release, A Long Time Coming was my last book released. It’s a contemporary New Adult/Young Adult. You can find it here:

Abigail Orson has a problem. A love problem to be precise; and she has absolutely no idea how to go about fixing it.

For years now, she has been chasing her best friend’s brother—demanding things from him that he’s never wanted to give. For one? A real relationship that surpasses well beyond that dreaded ‘just friends’ zone. You see, David Anderson is her idea of perfection to a T. The one and only guy who has ever had the ability to make her heart beat faster; make her toes curl with the simple blink of his long, girly lashes. But David is also a recovering amputee, and the only thing he really wants from Abigail is to be left alone. Abigail is a fighter though, and losing the one guy who has ruined her for every other is no longer an option.

A guy with one leg who has lost his motivation to live—to love—to actually be a man. David believes he’s a waste of space. If only the beautiful girl of his unattainable dreams would get that through her perfect, blonde, stubborn head! He’s not the right guy for Abigail. He’ll never be worthy of what she deserves. However, staying away is almost impossible, especially when he’s just as in love with her as she is with him. But Abigail has a life ahead of her, one that’s definitely livable without a nineteen–year–old gimp like him holding her down. What makes her want to stick around is beyond questionable to David’s mind.

Choices will be made. Lines will be drawn. And together, they will face challenges that nobody saw coming. David and Abigail may have had almost fourteen years to fall in love, but the thing is, timing and love have never exactly worked in their favor.

 

It has been years in the making, and definitely A Long Time Coming for David and Abigail. Let’s hope they don’t screw it up before they actually have the chance to get it right…

 

  

Buy links:

Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/376721

All Romance Ebooks - https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-alongtimecoming-1343646-149.html



Barnes & Noble  -  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-time-coming-heather-van-fleet/1117368951?ean=2940149087785

 

 
 
 
 
Excerpt :
She spun around, nibbling on her lip, grabbing both of his hands as she pulled him slowly along with her. Her eyes were so focused and shiny that he barely remembered his own name, let alone what he was about to say.
“No crutches, David.”
They made it to the edge of the floor, just as the tempo of the music slowed, to that of a seductive, rhythmic beat. She pulled his hands towards her, and he took that non–verbal command, wrapping his arms around her waist. His fingers knew just what to do, settling into the curves of her body right above her perfect ass. Those damn traitorous body parts had a mind of their own.
“I won’t let you fall…” she whispered in his ear, running her fingers through the back of his hair like a vixen who he wanted to steal away forever, only, though, so he could lock her up with him in the backseat of her car again.
Shit …it wasn’t the fear of falling that worried him. Oh no…it was the fear of never wanting to let her go again.
 
 
About the Author:
Midwestern native Heather Van Fleet lives in a small town on the Iowa/Illinois border. She’s a wife to her hubby--and high school sweet heart--Chris, as well as a mom to her three little girls, Kelsey, Emma and Bella. When she’s not obsessing over her fictional book characters, cooking dinner, or running around chasing her crazy kiddos, you can usually find her with her head stuck in her Kindle, sucking down White Chocolate Mochas like they're water.
 
 
Author Links:
Twitter @HLVanFleet
 
Giveaway:   Heather is doing a Tour wide giveaway of 5 ebooks of A Long Time Coming  and a $25 Amazon GC
 
 
 

 

Friday, December 13, 2013

Blitz: Untangle Me by S.J. Maylee





Untangle Me

 

by
 S.J. Maylee

 

Erotic Romance Novelette with D/s
Released December 5, 2013 from Evernight Publishing

 

 

UNTANGLE ME BLURB:

 

Ivy’s revenge on the people behind her family’s downward spiral is simple and it’s working. There’s no need to long for help from the wealthy business owners who turned their backs on her father. Ivy may be worn out, but she’s finding herself again after joining the local BDSM club.

Seth has it all. He has homes around the world and the little red speedster he dreamed of as a little boy, but none of the things he can buy satisfy him, not the socialites hanging on his arm or the submissives falling at his feet. Then, he hires Ivy to plan his next event.

Seth and Ivy enjoy each other’s company in and out of the planning stages for Seth’s charity event. Their playful bets lead them to a first date. When their secret kinks are revealed, the pair fall deep, but it’s not meant to last. Past hurts come back to haunt Ivy. Now, it’s time for Seth to use all he’s learned, regardless if he can win back the girl.

 


 

UNTANGLE ME EXCERPT:

 

Where was Seth?

Once in the center of the dance floor she turned in a circle, looking every direction.

There.

From the center seat at the bar, Seth’s direct stare held her captive. A new song excited the crowd and cheers surrounded them, but neither of them paid it any attention.

His jacket and tie were gone, giving her a closer look at his all-male body. The top button on his white shirt was undone. She wanted to undo the rest and get a glimpse at what lay underneath. Round shoulders tapered to his waist. She bit her lip as she imagined his length.

He made no move to come to her, his elbow still rested on the bar. He was a man waiting for the world to come to him.

Not the world. Her.

The comfortable confidence and the heat shining in his eyes turned her on. She swayed her hips to the hypnotic beat. Her hands felt their way up her thighs, around her hips, and an inch past her waist, he got up and walked towards her.

In no time, his feet stepped in between hers and together they rocked to the music. The drums and base from the band pushed a rhythm into her body, driving her desire. Their fingers interlaced. She snuggled closer and breathed in his clean musky scent.

She wanted to touch him, but he kept a hold on her hands. He pushed them
both behind her, causing her back to arch and her breasts to press deliciously into his hard body. Heat rolled through her. She let her head fall back, exposing her neck.

His lips brushed across her collarbone. They continued to rock back and forth, their hips swaying and rubbing together. He took her wrists in one hand and his other stroked down her neck, over her shoulder, caressed the side of her breast, and around her waist to land on her butt. He squeezed her ass and pressed her into the hard ridge of his cock. She lowered her chin and moaned as she took in his expression filled with raw desire. A slow devilish smile lit his features and sent a tremble through her.

The song ended and another began while they continued their dance. He let go of her hands and she wrapped them around his neck. Both of his hands molded her ass. She nuzzled his neck, taking a nibble and a few kisses as she breathed him in. She wanted more.

Lots more.

She made her way closer to his mouth. Before she stole a kiss, she looked into his eyes. His brown eyes had darkened to the color of night, matching his hair. She sucked on her lower lip.

“You know what you’re doing, right?” he asked.

“I know I want you.”

“The Masters work the back rooms on club nights. But we can stay on the dance floor all night, if you want.”

“You’re talking about the one on one rooms?” She sucked in a breath.

“I don’t think this crowd is prepared to see what I want to do to you.”

“Can we go back there? I want to go back there.” She looked directly into his eyes.

 

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S.J. MAYLEE BIO:

 

S.J. Maylee fell in love with storytelling at a young age and with it came a deep-seated desire for everyone to find their happily ever after. She’s finding the happy endings for her characters one steamy story at a time.

 

When she’s not reading or writing, you can find her caring for her garden, laughing with her two young sons, or dancing to her husband’s music. She’s a PMP (Project Management Professional), Nia instructor, and coffee addict.

 

As a writer she has a tendency to break hearts, but she always glues them back together.

 







 

GIVEAWAY:

 

To celebrate the release of UNTANGLE ME, SJ is giving away one $15 Amazon Gift Card.