Saturday, 21 December 2013
#SexySnippets
To celebrate the festive season, my #SexySnippets is taken from the Vanilla-Free Christmas Antho.
This Christmas, the best gifts are waiting for those who have been naughty…
And the toys under the tree are not for children. Sexy Santas, naughty elves, and dominant shifters are ready to spread some very kinky Christmas cheer. It’s a good thing the ladies in our stories are looking for anything but vanilla.
Be Warned: ménage sex, anal sex, sex toys, BDSM, spanking.
My story, A Very Furry Christmas, is definitely a love story with added kink...
'“I’ll have to see what Santa’s got in his sack.”
“It’s not Santa’s sack I’m interested in.” The whispered breath
in Jason's ear made him stand completely to attention. He shifted
uncomfortably in the chair, but Caitlin teased him by shuffling her butt further along his knee.
Sweat formed on his brow. Thank heavens her position on his
lap shielded him from whatever audience remained in the room. With the party almost wrapped up, the idea of a hook up wasn’t beyond the realms of possibility.'
Available from
Amazon, AllRomance, Bookstrand, Evernight Publishing
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Saturday, 7 December 2013
#SexySnippets
This week's #SexySnippets comes from my new series The Department Store. Book one is called Ground Floor: Toys & Games and is available on early download now from Totally Bound.
Blurb
Jen is the new girl in the toy store but it's not long before the boss' son Jamie teaches her how to play.
Recently bereaved, Jen White hopes her new job in the toy shop at Kelsey's Department Store is a fresh start. One ripped pair of stockings later, she catches the eye of the boss' son, Jamie. She's not looking to replace her partner but he soon makes her realise she doesn't want to spend the rest of her life celibate. And die a virgin.
Jamie Kelsey's a screw up. Well his father still thinks so, even after he's tried to make amends for losing the family's fortune. The store's in trouble but with his father still stuck in the dark ages and refusing his help, he's worried it's too late. With a little help from their newest employee, he starts to make his mark on the store. He's sworn off women to concentrate on his career but when Jen comes to him looking to further her sexual education, it's an offer he can't refuse.
“Thanks.” She accepted the stockings but
it didn’t make up for the free peep show she’d inadvertently invited him to.
“But you really shouldn’t be hanging around corners spying on women. You could
get arrested for that you know.”
The smirk stretched to a gorgeous
beaming smile. “And maybe you shouldn’t be flashing everything you’ve got in
front of a window if you don’t want people to look. Glass is see through you
know.”
*Scroll down to the previous post to read more*
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Thursday, 5 December 2013
The Department Store - Pre-Release!!
I love the cover of my new release, it brings back a lot of memories
for me. My mum used to work for a toy wholesalers and the building was just like one of those old department stores. There were several floors, reached only via an old fashioned elevator with gated doors. To an eight year old it was a spooky place, very dark and mysterious. To an author of erotic romance it's the perfect backdrop for scandalous affairs. I've really had fun with this series and I hope you enjoy following the sexy adventures of the staff and customers at Kelsey's store. Book one in The Department Store series features the toy department, somewhere I've had plenty of experience myself. It's the perfect place to have a little fun...
Blurb
Jen is the
new girl in the toy store but it's not long before the boss' son Jamie
teaches her how to play.
Recently bereaved, Jen White hopes her new job in the toy shop at Kelsey's Department Store is a fresh start. One ripped pair of stockings later, she catches the eye of the boss' son, Jamie. She's not looking to replace her partner but he soon makes her realise she doesn't want to spend the rest of her life celibate. And die a virgin.
Jamie Kelsey's a screw up. Well his father still thinks so, even after he's tried to make amends for losing the family's fortune. The store's in trouble but with his father still stuck in the dark ages and refusing his help, he's worried it's too late. With a little help from their newest employee, he starts to make his mark on the store. He's sworn off women to concentrate on his career but when Jen comes to him looking to further her sexual education, it's an offer he can't refuse.
Recently bereaved, Jen White hopes her new job in the toy shop at Kelsey's Department Store is a fresh start. One ripped pair of stockings later, she catches the eye of the boss' son, Jamie. She's not looking to replace her partner but he soon makes her realise she doesn't want to spend the rest of her life celibate. And die a virgin.
Jamie Kelsey's a screw up. Well his father still thinks so, even after he's tried to make amends for losing the family's fortune. The store's in trouble but with his father still stuck in the dark ages and refusing his help, he's worried it's too late. With a little help from their newest employee, he starts to make his mark on the store. He's sworn off women to concentrate on his career but when Jen comes to him looking to further her sexual education, it's an offer he can't refuse.
Excerpt
“Where are you taking me?” Jen pulled
on her coat over her uniform. She wasn’t sure where Jamie usually dined but she
was certain she wasn’t dressed for the occasion.
“Okay, I lied. We’re not going out to
lunch. I hope you’re not too hungry.” He grabbed her hand and whisked her out
onto the streets of the city centre.
Jen’s stomach rumbled in defiance, but
in this instance she’d rather sate her curiosity than her appetite. “I can
wait, but what’s so important?”
“Something you said got me thinking.
There’s only so much I can teach you. Some things, well, you’ll just have to
discover for yourself. I’m taking you to Gresham Street.”
“Gresham Street? Where all the sex
shops are?” Her voice dropped to an embarrassed whisper as they moved through
the throng of shoppers and tourists towards the seedier end of town.
“Yeah. You’re under no obligation to
wear a long mac and sunglasses, I just thought you might like to have a look
around.”
The closer they got to the gaudy shop
windows, the more she felt like a young innocent being led into a den of vice.
She was so out of her depth.
The door chimed as they walked in, but
the inside of the premises was more inviting than the closed shutters and neon
lights outside suggested. She’d expected some dark, dingy backstreet dive
crawling with furtive middle aged men. Instead, she found a normal shop whose customers were
ordinary young couples and groups of girls having a giggle.
“See? You didn’t set off their newbie
alarm after all.” Jamie grinned, and taking her by the hand, led her over to
the mannequins modelling their range of sexy lingerie.
“I wouldn’t mind splashing out on some
new underwear.” The pretty, flowery sets she wore no longer reflected her mood.
She wanted something bold, something daring to show off to her lover.
“I wouldn’t mind splashing out on
these.” Jamie held up a pair of crotchless black panties.
“They’re not very practical.” Jen
ignored the innuendo to search through the rails of lace and silk.
“Oh, I don’t know. I think I would find
them very handy.” He twanged the black string underwear but she didn’t bite.
“What about these? Which one do you
prefer?” She picked out a red lace plunge bra and a padded leopard print one,
holding each one to her chest in turn.
“I like them both.” Jamie snatched them
off her and stuffed them into her basket along with the matching thongs. She
was on the right track at least.
They moved on past the rainbow of coloured
dildos and strap-ons. One penis at a time was plenty for her. She paused at the
bondage and fetish section and cocked her head at some of the oddly shaped
black rubber, wondering which orifice they were intended for.
“I think that’s a bit far out for even
me.” Jamie zipped the mouth closed on a gimp mask and walked away.
“What about embracing your inner Dom?”
Jen flicked the end of a leather flogger at his backside.
“I might be an arsehole but I like my
bed partners to know their own mind. Besides, something tells me you wouldn’t
make the perfect submissive either.” He grabbed the leather strands and yanked
her towards him for a kiss.
“But that means you get to spank me for
misbehaving,” she said with a twinkle in her eye.
“Okay, we’ll take it.” He tossed it in
the basket. “Along with one of these.” And added a double sided paddle to the
purchases.
She bypassed the nipple clamps, quite
happy for Jamie to do her tweaking for her, and hovered by the display of tubes
and lubes.
“Mint or strawberry?” They both
promised extra pleasure.
Jamie arched an eyebrow at her.
“I know, I know. Both. This is adding
up to one expensive lunch break, Mr Kelsey.” Fun didn’t come cheap. Well, the
experimental kind at least.
“If I can’t spend my cash on sex toys
and lube what can I spend it on?” He didn’t even try to hide the absurdity of
the situation and Jen loved him for it. Not once had he made her feel stupid or
embarrassed about her lack of experience. Rather, he seemed determined to make
the situation as enjoyable as possible for both of them.
“That sounds like fun.” Amongst the
chocolate body paints and edible knickers, a red packet caught her eye. ‘Sexy body candy–an explosive new way to
explore your lover’s body.’
Jamie read the packet over her
shoulder. “Well, I’m all in favour of anything that involves you licking it off
my naked body.”
“But then again, I really should watch
my figure…”
“I’m watching it enough for you. Now
get your sexy ass over to the cash desk and we’ll pay for this lot before I
test that paddle on it.” Jamie had that look on his face that said they needed
to go somewhere very private, very soon, before they gave a live sex show in
the middle of the shop.
It gave her such a thrill that she was
able to make him lose control like that and forget his serious businessman
demeanour in favour of his libido. In many ways it comforted her to know she
wasn’t the only one currently ruled by her hormones. From the outside looking
in one would’ve been forgiven for thinking they were both embarking on their
first sexual experience, such was their enthusiasm and lust for one another.
When she didn’t move quickly enough,
Jamie scooped the contents of the basket onto the shop counter and whipped out
his credit card. The simple act of buying her lingerie, never mind the toys,
was an intimate gesture that went beyond anything she expected from someone who
was supposed to be her rebound guy. How she would ever get out of this in one
piece she didn’t know.
Jamie reached into his suit pocket
again and this time pulled out his phone. He typed in his number on the credit
card machine then gestured for Jen to take over the sale while he made a call.
“Hello, Kelly. This is Jamie Kelsey.
Um, Jen won’t be in for the rest of the day. Get someone from children’s wear
to help you out this afternoon. Something’s come up—”
Yes, Jen knew she was in serious
trouble with the boss.
Available Now from Totally
Bound
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Melissa's Fate - Cover Reveal
Drumroll please! Today I have Kristin Elyon sharing her cover and an excerpt from Melissa's Fate available from 10th December. I've been lucky enough to have a sneak preview and it's a hot one!
Title:
Melissa's Fate
Genre: Contemporary
Romance
Release Date:
December 10 2013
Summary:
Life was quite
predictable for Melissa Clayton, she had a good job, a loving boyfriend and
everything seemed to have fallen in place for her. However when a family
emergency arises, she leaves Texas for a while, engaging in a long distance
relationship with her lover. When she returns things are not the same.
Heartbroken she
moves back to California vowing to never love again. But life can be
unpredictable. A blind date with a handsome young designer, proves to be just
the beginning of something beautiful for the emotionally scarred Melissa.
Perhaps everything she’d been through was meant to bring her to this point.
Could this be her
fate? Could David Whitmore be the ONE?
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Snippet?
“It’s just a little
ice,” he spoke in a low, seductive manner. Taking the cube of ice, he
brought it from her pussy, to her bountiful melon shaped breasts. As he
locked his eyes on hers, David traced along the perimeter of her now hardened
nipples.
Mel moaned in
delight, as he masked the chill of the ice with the warmness of his
tongue. “Whoa!” she cringed, taking another deep breath. Her juices
were slowly making their way from the top of her spine, down her back and
crashing down between her legs.
David was an expert
at this beyond any doubt and he basked in the knowledge that he was pleasuring
her, immensely. His sweet caresses became more intense as he rolled his
tongue over an around her hardened nipple. Tearing his lips away from her, he
allowed a few droplets of the water to sip from the melting ice cube to her
overly sensitive peak. As the cold liquid, landed on her, a jolt of
pleasure cut through Mel. Once again, her breath caught in her throat,
when he took her nipple into the warmness of his mouth, sucking hard and
amplifying her desire for him
When he suddenly
withdrew himself and took her into his arms again, she almost cursed him for
stopping. However, she quickly realized that they were simply moving to
his bedroom.
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Saturday, 16 November 2013
#SexySnippets
I'm starting to get into the Christmas mood, so today's #SexySnippets comes from 'A Very Furry Christmas'. This is my story in the 'Vanilla-Free Christmas' anthology.
And yes, it is a little unusual... ;)
'Jason
pinned her to the bed with the full length of his body. “How about we try a
little experiment?”
He
selected a bear and stroked it along her collarbone, the whisper of fur
tickling the sensitive skin.
“Okay.”
On unfamiliar territory now where someone accepted her quirks, she swallowed
hard and took the leap of faith.
“I
like you, Caitlin, but I want you horny for me, not my alter ego. I get that
this turns you on, though.” As if to illustrate, he ran the toy across her
breast, hardening her nipples to pink diamonds.'
Available from Amazon, AllRomance, Bookstrand, Evernight Publishing
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Sunday, 10 November 2013
River Reckoning - Jenny Lyn
Today, I have Jenny Lyn sharing a snippet from her new release, River Reckoning...
BOOK
SUMMARY ~ RIVER RECKONING (TROUBLE IN TRESPASS):
Bond
Mason’s roots run deep in the backwoods hamlet of Trespass, Florida. Nestled
against the banks of the Suwannee River, the only home she’s ever known holds
bittersweet memories of a family long gone. Except one of her ghosts isn’t dead
and possessive ex-lover James Kyle wants her back.
U.S.
Deputy Marshal Nathan Gates sights are set on capturing fugitive Robert Kyle.
Wanted for the cold-blooded murder of a DEA agent, Robert is suspected of being
hidden away with his moonshine-brewing, marijuana-growing family of fellow
lawbreakers, one of which is his brother, James.
Nathan
expected high temperatures when he arrived in Trespass. What he hadn’t counted
on is his searing attraction to southern beauty Bond Mason. She winds him
around her finger like a tendril of Spanish moss, but his lawman’s intuition
tells him she’s hiding secrets too. When he finally convinces her to talk, he’s
not prepared for the dark truths she reveals about her hometown.
The
Suwannee is deep, but Trespass’s sins run much deeper. For once, Nathan might
be in over his head.
Excerpt
(Rated R):
Bond
rolled to her knees, still smiling, as she untied the sash to her robe. She let
it fall open but didn’t shrug it off her shoulders. It parted in slow motion a
few inches then stopped, revealing a swath of golden skin down the center of
her body, the inviting valley between her breasts and the small patch of dark
trimmed curls at the apex of her toned thighs. Nathan stood motionless, taking
her in as he tried to decide what he wanted to set his mouth to first.
“Nathan.”
Her fingers nervously toyed with the robe’s sash. He gradually raised his gaze
to hers, tearing it away from the temptation of her body. “I have a small
confession to make.”
His
interest was piqued. “I’m listening.”
Color
flooded her cheeks. He put one knee on the mattress and kissed her jaw
reassuringly. She braced her hands on his biceps, the heat of a sigh warming
his ear. “Last night when you were kind of … bossy … I liked it … a lot.”
He
grinned. That was some admission. His single-minded cock wholeheartedly
approved. It was so hard it threatened to bust through the teeth of his zipper.
“You like me telling you what to do, huh?”
She
nodded. Her fingers caught the hem of his t-shirt, stripping it over his head.
“I like it when you talk.”
“Last
night you said I talked too much.”
“I
can’t be held accountable for the things I say during incredible sex. I want
you to talk.”
Incredible sex. No argument there, it had been.
Tonight was going to top that.
The
robe slipped off one shoulder exposing her right breast, an enticement
impossible to resist. Nathan ducked his head and made a lazy circle around her
nipple with the tip of his tongue. It tightened to a stiff peak. He felt her
fingers slide through his hair, heard the tiny moan she made in her throat.
“Dirty?” he asked against her skin.
“Anything.
I want to listen, not think. I like your voice, but if you were saying naughty
things it would be even better.”
He
chuckled as he eased off the bed. Bond sat back on her heels, resting her hands
on her thighs expectantly. “Take your hair down.”
She
released the clip, allowing the dark mass to tumble free. When she shook her
head, damp curls slid over her shoulders. Nathan reached out and wound a long
lock around his fingers, tugging gently. “You’re stunning.” More color flooded
her cheeks and neck. Her bottom lip slipped between her teeth. “Come closer.”
Rising
to her knees, she scooted to the edge of the bed, pressing her chest to his.
Nathan caught the lapels of her robe in his fists and pulled it down her arms,
trapping them at her sides. He buried his face in her neck, trailing kisses
across the tender, fragrant skin. Her scent made him drunk with desire, crazy
with need. Never had he been so affected by a woman as he was by Bond. She was
like some illicit drug, and he’d become a hopeless addict with one sample.
Author
Bio:
I started reading when I was four, thanks
to a babysitter who found out the only way to get me to sit still was to put a
book in my hand. By the time I entered kindergarten, I’d blown through just
about every Little Golden Book ever printed. Ten years later, much to my
mother’s dismay, I found her stash of paperback romance novels. She tried to
divert me back to something more chaste by buying me Harlequins, but I still
snuck copies of her Kathleen Woodiwiss’s and Johanna Lindsey’s when she wasn’t
looking. Shanna, The Flame and the Flower, and Fires of Winter will always hold
special places in my heart because they introduced me to roguish heroes,
headstrong heroines, and the trouble they could get into together.
I live in a swampy little corner of
north-central Florida with my family, both the two-legged and four-legged
variety. I love to read, run hot and cold in regards to cooking, and I never
miss an episode of Justified, Longmire, or Dexter. I guess I like justice in
all its various forms.
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Friday, 8 November 2013
Gin, Jazz and Man on Man Love
Gin, Jazz and Man on Man
Love
Hi Jorja – thanks for
having me at your blog today!
You're welcome! I just love, love, love that cover :)
I’m going to talk a little about the golden era,
aka the 1920’s. In America, it was a nine year period in history that captured
what happened when you took away people’s toys – in this case, their booze. The
act of prohibiting alcohol only seemed to spur on its consumption, and that bit
of rebellion took hold and spilled over in other areas. Parties, free love,
glitz, glamour – it all flourished in the 1920’s. It was an unprecedented
moment in American history where it was all about the cool gin and the hot
jazz.
In the Gin & Jazz
series, I’ve explored what it might be like for two young men who start off
really roughing it, but have dreams to make it to Hollywood. Along the way,
they fall in love with one another, with one of the main characters struggling
with his burgeoning desires for another man. The dreams they have don’t quite
come true the way they’d hoped however. The excerpt I have today is the scene
where Jack hopes that he and Nick can finally be together the way he’s always
fantasised. If only Nick could get past his fears…
Hollywood Bound is the first of a four book
serialization, with three additional spin-off stories that demanded to be told.
I couldn’t leave all those other hot men in the series without their own
happily-ever-after now could I? That just wouldn’t be right. But the first one
just came out, and since it is a part of the focus on firsts promotion at
Totally Bound – you can grab your copy for only 99 cents! Wow!
Jack and Nick seek fortune and adventure in
the silent film era of Hollywood. But their newly-expressed love is threatened
by the heady allure of fame, gin and easy money.
Suddenly,
Jack found himself right back where they’d started from—the theatre. He
couldn’t hold back any longer.
“Why are we
back here Nick? You’re not gonna do anythin’ bad, are you?”
“Depends on
how you define bad, Jacky boy. We’re just gonna get our pay by trade rather
than cash.”
“Huh?”
“Come on. Let’s
get inside and you can ask me your million questions then.”
Now Jack was
thoroughly confused. They went down the alleyway to the back entrance of the
theatre, and bizarrely, Nick pulled a key from his pocket. After checking to
make sure no one was around, he unlocked the door.
“Get in quick
before anyone sees us!”
Jack ducked
under Nick’s arm with which he was holding open the door and stepped into the
utter blackness of the backstage. Nick followed behind him and practically ran
him over in the darkness. Jack pitched forward, but Nick grabbed him by the
waist, holding him fast. For mere moments Jack leant back a little into Nick’s
embrace, the only sounds he could hear being the pounding of his heart and
Nick’s elevated breathing. He felt cloaked in secrecy by the lack of light, and
it suddenly seemed okay to just be close to Nick. No pretence of the cold being
the reason, just the desire for one another’s warmth.
Jack turned
within Nick’s hold, and put his arms around Nick’s shoulders. He pressed his
cheek to Nick’s chest and breathed him in. Nick tensed a little, but didn’t let
go. It seemed as if this one moment would forever change them. Tentatively,
testing to see how far he could go, Jack ran his hands down Nick’s muscled
back. He stopped when he reached his waist, waiting to see if Nick would push
him away. Even though he remained tense, he didn’t grab Jack’s hands to stop
them, and he didn’t let go of Jack’s waist.
Jack paused
before going any further. The quiet was deafening between them, but he was
certain that if he uttered any sound, it would break the magic that was keeping
them both in thrall. Moving even more cautiously, Jack let his hands drop
lower, past Nick’s waist, and settled them on the ass he had secretly admired
for so long.
The silence
broke.
“Jacky,”
whispered Nick, “we shouldn’t be touching each other like this.”
Even as he
said it, Jack knew in his heart that it was a lie, as Nick hadn’t let him go.
And he could feel his closest and only friend’s hard cock pressed against his
belly.
****
Buy links: To
get your copy of Hollywood Bound for only 99 cents:
TotallyBound: https://www.totallybound.com/hollywood-bound
Author
bio:
When not indulging in her obsession for books, she loves the outdoors, film and music. The Pacific Northwest is the ideal spot to enjoy both hiking and beachcombing. Once upon a time she was the singer in an indie rock band that toured the West Coast and charted on U.S. college radio. She now resides on the northern coast of Oregon, where the constant rain and fog remind her of visits to family in England and Scotland when she was a child.
She is currently working on the Gin & Jazz series about the glitz and glamour of 1920’s Hollywood – with more naughtiness to follow in 2014.
Find Morticia here:
or @morticiaknight on twitter, and
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morticia.knight
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Outcast Book Blitz and Giveaway - Kiru Taye
Book Release Blitz
Outcast
Sacred Amulet, part one
Kiru Taye
Tags:
Paranormal / Fantasy / Romance
Out
November 1, 2013
Available
from Amazon
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GEFQSAG
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GEFQSAG
FREE Kindle Download from November 3 to 7
Available for $0.99 / £0.77 afterwards until 30 November 2013.
Blurb
Ugo’ji
is an outcast, an untouchable. She lives on the fringe of society as the lowest
of the low, a living sacrifice to the gods. The only person she interacts with
is her aged grandmother Nne who nurtures her powerful gift of healing. Until
the day she meets Ebube a strange warrior to their lands. He ignites a yearning within her she's unable to
ignore.
Ebube
is drawn to the young maiden with the emerald green eyes who possesses the body
of a goddess and the healing touch of an angel. But he is forbidden from mating
with a human and the consequence is the wrath of the gods.
Moreover
he is on a mission. If he fails, the gates of hell will be opened and the earth
plunged into darkness. He cannot stay and she cannot go with him.
Excerpt
Help me...Do whatever it takes...Keep the gates of
Alammuo sealed.
Darkness tugged
at him and threatened to pull him into its murky depths. With a jerk, Ebube sat
up on his pallet. The creaking wood and thumping of his heart echoed in his
acutely responsive ears.
Danger seeped
from the nightmare he couldn’t remember into the air, leaden and oppressive.
His breath heaved as he choked, his throat clogged with the fetid stench of
death.
On reflex, he
extended his right arm, grabbing the scabbard he always kept within reach, the
pitch shadow no hindrance for his sharp eyesight. As a leopard-shifter, his
vision was excellent, night and day. He didn't need to look at his hands to see
the extended claws. Sharp tips dug into his palm. He ignored the sting and his
awkward grip on the carved wooden hilt of the single edge sword.
His beast came
to the fore, clawing to take over, an instinctive response to potential
threats. Muscles tensed, Ebube fought the shift. Sweat streaked down his body
in rivulets. He swiped his face with his left palm, stopping the liquid from
dripping into his eyes.
Sweeping his
gaze across the large, airy chamber of his sparsely-decorated home, he sought
the source of danger setting off his internal alarm.
Apart from the
raised bamboo sleeping platform covered in padded deer hide and the wooden
trunk that stored his personal belongings, the only other items were his tools
of warfare – his spears, shields, machetes and scabbards. They hung on the
single-rung mantel against the burnt-umber rock wall, gleaming with polish and
sharpness, ready for use. Undisturbed.
A tingle ran up
his spinal column, the way it always did when he sensed something out of place.
Something terribly wrong. He swung his legs around. Cool unglazed stone
flooring met his bare feet. The muscles on his back tensed, primed for action.
Slowly, he stood to his full height and walked through the room.
His home
consisted of two chambers, one for sleeping and the other for entertaining
guests. Though as a guardian, a special warrior of the gods, he could live as
luxuriously as the gods did, they had agreed communally to live as simply as
humans of the era so as not to draw attention to themselves as supernatural
beings.
Nothing was out
of place in his rooms, no stray, malevolent being in the vicinity. Yet the
tingling in his bones didn't dissipate. When he found nothing inside, he
grabbed the wooden knob, opened the door and walked onto the corridor linking
his residence to the rest of his family's. Their homes were hewn out of Amauwa
rocks, a hill range in the middle of the rain forest.
He stopped in
front of the last house, the tension on his shoulders increasing. Nothing
lurked inside it, living or inanimate. Yet the memory of the previous occupant
flooded his mind, hitting him low in the abdomen, spreading pain through his
body. Gritting his teeth, he shook his head and turned his back to the building
and its unwelcome memories.
About
Kiru
A
lover of books, as a teenager Kiru Taye used to read novels under the blanket
during lights-outs in boarding school. These days, with a young family to take
care of, she's still sacrificing sleep for the pleasures of a good book.
During
the day though, she transforms her wildly vivid imagination into sensual,
atmospheric romance stories with passionate characters.
When
she’s not writing or reading, she'd hanging out with family and friends or
travelling. Born in Nigeria, she currently lives in the UK with husband and
children.
Follow her blog
for latest news and giveaways: http://kirutayewrites.blogspot.com
Read
book excerpts and free short stories on her website: http://www.kirutaye.com
Contest
Kiru is giving away 2x $5 Amazon gift cards or
paypal cash and 5x ebooks of the follow-up story Sacrifice. Complete the rafflecopter to enter the prize draw.
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