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Wednesday, 5 June 2013

Under Orders from Doris O'Connor



Thanks so much for having me here, Jorja, with my newest release, Under Orders.

Everyone likes a good office based romance, right? That age old power exchange between boss and employee lends itself to so many different connotations. How far will she go to please her boss, as they tread the fine line between mutual arousal and sexual harassment case waiting to happen?

My heroines are no pushovers, and Anna is no exception to this rule. So, why is she letting the visiting CEO take such liberties with her body? Why indeed?

You will have to read the book to find out, but these two are intertwined in more ways than you can imagine. I had great fun writing this story and I was as clueless as the next person as to where this was all going. The joys of a pantster, and all that….

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Blurb: Who ever heard of being ordered to wear vibrating panties to a business meeting? The visiting CEO may be sex-on-legs-gorgeous, but Anna knows a sexual harassment case when she sees it. No one is going to order her to entertain Jonathan Symmonds—no one but her own body it seems.

Jonathan proves a hard man to resist. When he reveals his secret identity, this daughter of a slayer ought to be running for the hills not play submissive to his dark side.

Will passion and a shared past be enough to keep them together, or is their bond doomed to end at the stake?

Be Warned: bondage, public exhibition

 

Excerpt:

 

Clearly it had been way too long since Anna had last gotten laid if her body could respond to a complete stranger in this fashion of reckless abandonment.

He turned his attention back to the room, and Anna released the breath she’d been holding. Brian glared at her, and that uneasy feeling in her stomach returned. She squared her shoulders and stared him down, before Jonathan’s hand on her thigh pulled her attention back to him.

“I would like to thank Anna for her diligent attention to detail in drawing up these reports.” He shifted his hand higher during those few words, until he reached the top of her stocking. Digging one finger underneath he caressed the soft skin of her inner thigh, and Anna forced herself not to squirm and give the game away. “She has been most thorough, and the results will show once and for all who is responsible for this current … mishap.”

He smiled briefly, and looked toward Brian. The older man shrank in his seat. His Adam’s apple bobbed wildly as though he could barely hold onto his saliva. Beads of sweat broke out on his ruddy complexion, and Anna was half expecting the pencil he clutched to splinter under the strain of his white knuckled grip.

“I also feel the need to make it clear that Anna acted under direct orders from myself and her immediate superior.” He nodded toward Anna’s boss, and Leonard Peterson shifted to stand behind Brian, his expression as grave as she’d ever seen it.

“No one here should have any reason to hold the findings of this report against Anna.” Again he paused, and his penetrating gaze swept around the room until he seemed satisfied that he had everyone’s undivided attention. At the same time he shifted his hand higher up the inside of her thigh, until his knuckles brushed against the damp fabric covering her slit. Anna bit her lip to stop herself from moaning. The feather light touch seared her core, and her internal muscles clenched in need. The fabric grew wetter, and he was bound to notice. She risked a peek at his profile, and the slight elevation to his bottom lip told her that he knew exactly how turned on she was.

He took a deep breath and brushed his forefinger against her clit, pressing down just enough to make the little nubbin tingle in anticipation. That smirk of his deepened, when she couldn’t help her involuntary jump in response.

“Likewise no one in this room has anything to fear from these findings, unless they have not been acting in the company’s best interests. If you have indeed been mishandling funds then now would be a prudent time to own up to this fact.”

Again he paused, and Anna held her breath. He looked every inch the ruthless and dangerous business man he was reported to be. His harsh features had drawn tight, his high cheek bones accentuated under the artificial lighting that filled the room, despite the blaring sun outside the windows overlooking London’s skyline. He held himself perfectly still, the muscles bulging in tension under the light summer suit he wore. Only his finger moved in slow, measured circles, designed to drive Anna to the brink of insanity. She grasped hold of her armrests again, and coughed to hide her moan as that finger slipped under the elastic of her underwear and teased her entrance.

“I-I—” Brian shot out of his chair and looked as though he would have made a run for it, had Leonard not grabbed him by the suit lapels and pinned him against the wall. The door burst open, and two burly security guards took over and dragged Brian from the room. Anna was barely aware of the ensuing commotion, because Jonathan chose that moment to thrust two fingers knuckle deep inside her channel. Her pussy walls tightened around the digits, and Anna shut her eyes against the rising sensation deep within. There was something so deliciously naughty about the CEO finger-fucking her under the table.

The barely functioning rational side of her brain urged her to scream, to do something. He was taking liberties with her body that he had no right to take, but the other horny as hell part of her told that side to shut the fuck up, even as Jonathan added his thumb to her clit, pushing her closer and closer to release.

“Leonard, get Anna a glass of water. She is looking a little flushed.”

Her eyes flew open at the amused words, and she knew her cheeks must be as red as the roses in the vase across the room, when her boss stepped close enough to her to see exactly what was happening under the table. Jonathan did not release her. If anything he stepped up his assault, curling his fingers in such a way that he massaged her sweet spot deep inside.

Leonard cleared his throat repeatedly, and the water splashed over the side of the glass he was pouring for Anna, masking the wet sounds of Jonathan’s fingers thrusting in and out of her sopping cunt. She would leave a visible stain on her skirt and chair at this rate, but Anna could no more stop herself from climbing towards bliss than she could stop breathing. She dug her fingers into the arms of her chair and bit her lip so hard she drew blood, as her orgasm hit her with the full force of a speeding train. Irrespective of where she was, or perhaps because of it, waves of pleasure crashed over her, as her body shook in delicious aftershocks. Jonathan did not withdraw his fingers until the last of her shudders stopped, and when she opened her eyes it was to find the room empty, bar the three of them.





 

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Author Bio:

Glutton for punishment would be a good description for Doris... at least that's what she hears on an almost daily basis when people find out that she has a brood of nine children, ranging from adult to toddler and lives happily in a far too small house, cluttered with children, pets, dust bunnies, and one very understanding and supportive husband. Domestic goddess she is not.

There is always something better to do after all, like working on the latest manuscript and trying not to scare the locals even more than usual by talking out loud to the voices in her head. Her characters tend to be pretty insistent to get their stories told, and you will find Doris burning the midnight oil on a regular basis. Only time to get any peace and quiet and besides, sleep is for wimps.

She likes to spin sensual, sassy, and sexy tales involving alpha heroes to die for, and heroines who give as good as they get. From contemporary to paranormal, BDSM to F/F, and Ménage, haunting love stories are guaranteed.

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Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Arya Grey's - Dark Days


Dark Days - Blurb

Regan Steele is a young stripper who has gone through life assuming she's the only one who can see and annihilate the demons that have plagued her since childhood. She certainly doesn't expect to meet another Hunter, let alone fall for his insufferable ass.

Wyatt Recker has walked the earth for most of his life. Alone. When he stumbles across Regan he knows his attraction to the girl can mean only one thing—trouble. But, he soon realizes that no matter his rules and regulations, he cannot deny her for long.

When the demon world shifts, stakes are higher than ever. Can Regan and Wyatt come out of it alive, or will their love for one another endanger them further?

Be Warned: anal sex
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Excerpt:
The dull beam of the spotlight shone down on the small stage in the middle of the room. The glow of her long chocolate hair and crimson lipstick caught their attention first and then her arms and legs wrapped seductively around the pole.
"Gentlemen, Regan Steele." Beau introduced her over the microphone.
The music started. The low, gritty, sensual drone of a guitar consumed the room. She swiveled her ankle and twirled herself slowly up the pole. The thin material of her grey shawl dropped from her shoulder. She turned her head, just enough to tease the men with the allure of her eyes.
The man sitting before her seemed to enjoy what she was giving, but she didn't recognize his face. Regan had been working at Armadillo Lounge long enough to know every regular from this po-dunk town. There was something different about him. He was certainly robust, and she could practically smell the sweat and dirt from his skin.
Hello, cowboy...
His dark brown eyes were just visible under the low sitting Stetson. His black hair, dirty and full of grit, matched his unkempt beard. Regan found herself entranced; determined.
She slid down, twirling around the pole on her five inch ankle boots, and dropped the shawl.
The stranger shifted his weight in the chair and gulped the entire contents of his glass in one swallow, before moving his attention to the floor.
I don't fuckin' think so.
Rejection was not a word in Regan's vocabulary. She kicked the shawl at him using the tip of her boot.
Without lifting his head, his velvet eyes connected with hers, and she smiled. He gripped the shawl in his hands and lifted it to his face. He breathed in her scent and allowed a smile to creep up the corner of his mouth.
That's more like it!
She turned around, holding the pole with both hands and bent forward, giving him the best view of her finest asset. Holed fishnets travelled the length of her legs, blending in with the black, studded thong that left very little to the imagination.
Just when he leaned forward, she snapped back, pressing herself hard against the pole. She parted her lips against the cold metal and moved her hand across her right breast, cupping it, before unfastening the strapless bra. She bit her lip and, still covering her chest, she lifted herself on to the pole. Using her legs for balance, she bent backwards and threw the bra at him.
He bowed his head, lifting his eyes to hers and then to the silver ends of the bars in each of her nipples.
He's not like every other redneck in this joint. A decent man is few and far between in this fuckin' town. The simple fact that he isn't howling at me like a dog is driving me wild. Male attention is what I'm good at and I'll be damned if I let the new guy shun me!
She pulled herself back up and stood freely from the pole. She spread her knees and dropped to the ground, grinding her hips to the music. She ran her hand down her face, dragging the black eye make-up and lipstick with it and tossed her hair behind her shoulders. Teeth gritted, she raised her hand high on the pole before twirling around it again, lifting her legs high and flipping her body upside down. She rolled her ribs and chest to the slow rhythm.
Her vision flickered for a moment. Her heart started to hammer against her chest plate. She scrunched her eyes tight, praying that it was just her contact folding over.
Shit...
The music stopped and a low buzzing sound consumed her ears. Even with her eyes closed she could tell the dull light that shone on her was now gone.
God dammit! Not now! Why is it always at the most inconvenient fuckin' times?
Still upside down, she reached her free hand for the .44 magnum lying in the crumpled mess of her leather jacket on the floor.
At least I got good ol' Carla...
She cocked it with one hand and flipped her body back over until she stood. The world, oblivious to all of this, had paused in time. Now all that existed was her and them...
A hundred tiny, gleaming white eyes stared back at her. Her gray eyes seemed pale in the darkness as she stared at her reflection in the mirror ahead, before looking down at them; not a single weak bone in her body. They squealed like slaughtered pigs and crawled on all fours towards her. Just the reflection of the moon against their wet reptilian-like skin was all she could see of their grotesque bodies.  A smile crept across her face and she said, "C'mon, you slimy sons of bitches. Show me your worst."
One leaped at her, claws extended, ready to rip her flesh apart. She aimed and squeezed the trigger. The bullet landed between its beady little eyes. Blood splattered and the creature exploded in a puff of smoke. The rest moved closer and she cocked the magnum once more.
Why didn't I bring the sickles? How am I going to take them all on when I have to reload?
But soon the eyes were no longer upon her. They stared directly below, where the stranger was sitting.  He stood from his chair and Regan nearly called out in shock.
Wait a minute...how in God's hell?
She heard a faint ruffling and they all leapt at once. The reflection from his weapon flashed before her eyes, gutting every demon as they sprang at him from all angles with such speed and accuracy that she felt she had to be dreaming.
Well, shut my mouth!
The lights came back as well as the music. Regan stood, aghast, on the stage with the magnum still firmly in her hands. She ignored the quizzical looks from the patrons, even the glass shattering when it fell from Beau's shaking hand. She dropped her arm to her side.
The stranger's already dirty, floor length coat was covered in blood, as was his face. His profile showed a crooked nose and heavy bags under his eyes. He smiled at the corner of his mouth again, rolling a cigar between his award winning teeth. He struck a match and puffed until the smoke created a thick white trail, blowing smoothly until the ceiling fan sucked it up.
"Howdy, sweet cheeks," he said, and winked.

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Monday, 27 May 2013

It's getting hot in here with Amanda Bretz



 
Thank you so much for having me as a guest on your blog! I’m excited to be here and to share a bit about my newest release, Tropical Heat, published by Total-E-Bound publishing. This story is special to me now, and I believe it always will be because it’s a venture of firsts for me. Not only is it my first foray into the erotic romance genre, but the story is also the first title to ever be released by a publisher rather than self-published like my three previous books. Without further ado, here’s a bit more about Tropical Heat.
 
Blurb:
They have one night together to explore their passion, fulfil their needs and quench their desires, but will one night be enough?
Rayne Willows is an artist from the Pacific Northwest looking to shake up her boring life. A trip to Jamaica sounds like the perfect way to let loose and rekindle her passion for photography. When she meets local man Marcus Greene on the beach in Ocho Rios, sparks immediately fly. Marcus offers to show Rayne around his beautiful hometown, but during the sightseeing tour, the two quickly realize the passion they have for each other can’t be held back. They decide to make their one night together a sexy experience neither of them is likely to forget.
Excerpt:
Surrounded by the cobalt ocean and the lush green hills, I couldn’t help but feel inspired. Jamaica was all that I’d thought it would be—and more. I closed my eyes and revelled in the sensations. The catamaran I was on swung and swayed to a rhythm that only it knew.
The sun burned on the breathtaking horizon. Thanks to the powerful early-morning light, the sea glittered clear to the bottom of the cerulean depths. I turned my head when briefly the calypso music stopped and the captain announced in his lilting island accent that we’d almost reached our destination.
Ocho Rios. We were almost there. As an artist I had spent the last ten years dreaming about visiting here, all of Jamaica, actually. Seeing the popular tourist destination of Ocho Rios had always been one of my deepest desires. The town was home to so much beauty.
The boat was en route to Dunn’s River Falls, and I couldn’t wait to experience the rush of the water, the absolute freedom of being one with the land as I explored the natural wonder. When I stepped off the boat dock and touched down in the soft sand, a hundred possible paintings flashed in my mind. The landscape that was set before me became my canvas. The beach at sunset with hues of tangerine, scarlet, turquoise and lavender. The beach at dawn when the sun kissed the shore good morning. The beach on a rainy day, with the turbulent churning of a navy blue sea against an angry, dark sky.
When I stepped a little closer to the falls, my heart pounded. The rushing water was so loud, I could barely hear my own thoughts. I stopped to stare at the unique rock formation. Nestled in the cliff just off the beach were the falls. The water cascaded down through large boulders, which resembled a jagged staircase. 
Taking a step forward reverently, somewhat timidly, I dipped my head under the spray that emptied out into the sea and pulled back instantly. Despite the tropical weather, the spring-fed water coming from the falls was frigid. I paused to look around, wondering if everyone else on the beach was as shocked by the chilly waters as I was. Groups of American tourists shrieked and splashed around on the beach, while running back and forth between the waters of the deep blue Caribbean Sea and the crisp clear water from the falls.
The scene made me smile. I brought my camera’s viewfinder to my eye and began to snap pictures of the idyllic landscape.
I nearly gasped in surprise when I saw a shirtless bronzed Adonis jogging towards me. Even though it was an invasion of his privacy, I used the powerful zoom feature on my camera to get a better shot. I zoomed in further, closing in on his washboard abs. I swallowed hard. I’d heard of a six-pack, but the sexy hunk was sporting an eight-pack.
When he got closer, I twisted the lens and readjusted the zoom to focus in on his face. I clicked off a half-dozen shots in rapid succession as he ran towards me. His features were so stunning I knew he had to be some type of celebrity in Jamaica on vacation. Those eyes—they were the colour of warm caramel, and as he approached me, I could have sworn he was looking deeply into my own. God, he was gorgeous. I snapped one more picture of him as he jogged past me and it was all I could do not to follow him with my camera.
 

Bio:
Amanda Bretz is the contemporary romance author of Finding Justus, Love in Greener Pastures, Love, Simplified and Tropical Heat. She holds a degree in communication from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida and has written for both print and online media.
When not writing, Amanda can be found whipping up something delectable in her kitchen, spending time in nature or getting lost in a good book.
Amanda works as a freelance journalist and is writing her fourth novel, set in historic Saint Charles, Missouri, which is where she resides with her husband, Brandon.
 
How to reach Amanda:
Twitter:@realamandabretz  https://twitter.com/realamandabretz

Sunday, 26 May 2013

#SexySnippets




'"Yeah, I’m a blow-in. Something of a disappointment to the busloads of tourists expecting a ruddy-cheeked Scot in a kilt." Green eyes twinkled at her over the brim of the cup and Mariah doubted anyone could fail to be won over by that gorgeous smile of his.

"Damn it! You mean I’m going home without the kilt picture?"

"If you want I’m sure I could dig a kilt out from somewhere and pose for you," he joked, but he’d already planted the image in Mariah’s head.

She took a sip of the bitter brew to satisfy her inner caffeine demon, reasoning it was to blame for her sudden skittery pulse, and not her libido rising for the shaven-headed artist promising to act out one of her fantasies. Why couldn’t she go for nice, reliable guys in suits with proper jobs?'

My Sexy Snippet is taken from my short story, Mariah, part of the Wine and Nine anthology.


Magic Mac and his Mystical tours, the brochure said. What it didn't tell the participants of this coach trip is that the quaint Scottish Inn they stopped at held a secret.
When you add women, wine, and men the outcome is never certain. Will it be happy ever after or is this just the beginning?
Find out in these nine scorching erotic short stories, guaranteed to raise a kilt or two.


Available from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

Don't forget to check out more #SexySnippets here!!

Friday, 24 May 2013

Raven McAllan - Cecilia's Claim

 
As I'm knee deep in the next book in this series of Behind Closed Doors, It's so great to revisit Cecelia's Claim. I was going to say to reassure her all is well, but that sounds silly…or does it?
Not to me, I'm totally character driven as I write—a pantster .There's no point plotting, my characters tell me what's happening and woe betide I ignore them…
I've learned my lesson, and Cecilia's Claim is their story, not mine. I'm just the person who types it out—very badly. I think I did as they directed, at any rate, they didn't give me too many sleepless nights once it was written out.
                         
Everyone agreed the Brigstock family was unconventional. Just how unconventional could be somewhat of a shock...
She may have turned her men down once, but will she have the resolve to do it again?
Cecy's willpower is never strong when she's around Caleb or Philippe, and now she needs them to keep her safe. They intend to stick close to her, so surely a little dalliance is acceptable? The problem is a little is not enough for any of them, but can they all agree just on what form the 'more' should take?
 
A wee tease… er HOT…
The sheen on her skin from the bath was reflected on Caleb's. The perfume of the bathwater mixed with the heady smell of aroused males surrounded her. Cecy realized she had not been fighting them or their ideas. She had been fighting herself. She wanted both of them, and the thought that they could mean so much to her had scared her so much she had run.
Well, no more. I will accept what is given and embrace it.
"Lower yourself, until you feel Caleb fill your cunt." The command once more was spoken in a low voice, but was no less forceful for it. Cecy smiled and shook her hair off her face as she took more of Caleb's cock inside her cunt. As she stretched to accommodate him he moved his hands to hold her waist and guide her down. Once she was seated on him Cecy clenched her inner muscles as hard as she could. Caleb groaned.
"Minx, you are magic."
"No magic," Cecy assured him. "Just a desire to make this occasion one for us all to remember. She began a rhythm of tightening and relaxing her channel around Caleb.
Her back was stroked, she presumed by Philippe, and then two strong arms slid under her arms and toward her breast.
"Touch Caleb's nipples, as I do to you." Philippe told her as he nipped her hard nubs. "We're sensitive like you."
The nips and strokes he placed on her breasts sent a spiral of tingles through her body to her quim. Cecy felt she was on fire.
"I need release," she gasped. "Ah please ahh..." The last nip was hard, so very hard that pain shot through her. Before she had time toregister how sore she might be, the caress that followed, plus the tiny pinches afterwards, changed the pain to pleasure. "Ahh." This time it was a moan of arousal and enjoyment.
"Attend to Caleb, focus on him." Could she really touch Caleb in that way? "Do it," Caleb said. "It is true, we may be male but the sting of
pain there is easily changed to the sweetness of pleasure." She took a nipple in between her fingers and rolled it across the
tips. Caleb moaned, and his cock twitched inside her. "More." Philippe demanded. "More now." He nipped her nipples
as he spoke and Cecy automatically tightened her fingers on Caleb. His eyes clouded and he licked his lips. The gesture was so erotic Cecy trembled.
"Lean forward now. Let your breasts touch Caleb's. I am going to complete us."
Cecy's heart jumped and her pulse rate sped up. What if she couldn't accept him? What if she hurt either of them? What if the pain was too much to bear? Her mind was full of doubt even as her body throbbed with excitement. Perspiration dotted her skin as she put her hands onto the bed either side of Caleb and lowered herself toward him. As her breasts brushed his chest, the hairs of his torso stroked her body. The tickles added to her heightened awareness.
Something cold and slippery touched her anus and she jumped.
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Raven lives in Scotland, along with her husband and their two cats—their children having flown the nest—surrounded by beautiful scenery, which inspires a lot of the settings in her books.
She is used to sharing her life with the occasional deer, red squirrel, and lost tourist, to say nothing of the scourge of Scotland—the midge.
A lover of reading, she appreciates the history inside a book, and the chance to peek into the lives of those from years ago. Raven admits that she enjoys the research for her books almost as much as the writing; so much so, that sometimes she realizes she's strayed way past the information she needs to know, and not a paragraph has been added to her WIP.
Her lovely long-suffering husband is learning to love the dust bunnies, work the Aga, and be on stand-by with a glass of wine.
 
You can find out more about Raven here…
 
 
https://www.facebook.com/rmcallan        (my page)
https://www.facebook.com/ravenmcallan            (author page)
 
 
 
 
 

Saturday, 18 May 2013

#SexySnippets



'Rory kept his cool even though he wanted to howl the house down. Naomi fitted around him like they were made for each other. She'd given so much to him tonight and he didn't know what had happened for him to deserve it. He'd waited so long for her he sure as hell wanted to make sure she would never regret a moment.
With agonisingly slow movements, he savoured that all-encompassing heat wrapped around every inch of his dick. She bit down on her bottom lip to stifle another moan. Call it an ego trip but Christ he enjoyed hearing her pleasure.'

Taken from my WIP, Book Two of The Wild Irish Wolves.
You can get Book One, The Wolf on the Hill, for only 99c at ARe and on Amazon for £1.02. For a limited time only!

The Wolf on the Hill - Blurb

Lone wolf Caleb Jackson is only back in town long enough to sell his late father's house, and the bad memories with it. He never expected to find his mate.Good girl Mia Blake never behaves badly. Except for the time she shifts into her wolf, chases a stranger through Olcan Hills, and has the hottest sex of her life on the forest floor.He has no desire to settle down. She is afraid to upset her family. But, with someone determined to destroy Caleb's inheritance, and his secret fling with Mia getting hot and heavy, moving on isn't as easy as he'd hoped.Can either of them let down their guards long enough to take a chance on love?

Don't forget to check out the rest of the #SexySnippets over at The Nuthouse Blog!

Friday, 17 May 2013

How do you write yours?

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a shiny new book? Take my latest release, The Wolf on the Hill.

 
 
It looks so serene you would never guess the chaos that created Caleb's story.
 
In reality my writing 'process' involves driving here,
 


scribbling in a forest's worth of these,


and drinking a helluva lot of this,


And let's not forget the hours of research on the internet which goes into my character inspiration on Pinterest!

Organisation has never been my strong point but by some miracle I've produced a wolf shifter romance I'm proud of.

I'm curious to find out if I'm the last of my species, who writes longhand in a style that isn't legible to even me. I hear there's all these new fangled ideas of storyboards and character cards, and writer apps. But my 'process' of doodling details in whatever notebook is at hand is the only one that seems to work for me.

So, how do you write yours? I'm interested in how everyone else works.

Oh and a quick reminder that The Wolf on the Hill is only 99c on ARe for a limited time. Buy yours and support my notebook fetish :D

Now on Amazon too!