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Tuesday, 9 September 2014

Closing Time - #TantalizingTuesdays



Every Tuesday a bunch of talented writers choose a picture that inspires them to write a 200 word teaser. Check them out here.





Closing Time
Kyle waved off the last of the customers before locking the restaurant doors for the night. "I thought they would never leave."


"I think those girls were enjoying your company a little too much." Linzi stopped counting the evening's takings long enough to scold him.

"What can I say, I'm in demand." He grinned, knowing exactly how to push her buttons.

"Hmm. Just remember you're here to work, not play." As the cash register slammed shut, Kyle winced, imagining his balls trapped in there if he ever crossed that line.

"My, my, you sound…jealous." There was no need, it was a well-known fact he only had eyes for one woman at work.

"Ignore me. I'm just tired and cranky." And obviously in some pain from being on her feet all night, given the way she was rubbing her lower back.

"In that case, you need to de-stress." With totally selfless intent, he took her by the hand and led her over to the bar.

"Kyle, I really don't feel like drinking," she protested as he pushed her toward the counter.

He slid his hand under her dress and whipped her panties down her legs. "Who said anything about a drink?"




Sunday, 7 September 2014

Spice up your Monday morning with Doris O'Connor



Thanks so much for having me on your blog today. J

What do you do on an island of sexual abandonment? That is the question Astrid asks herself as she speeds toward the shoreline. Having been bullied and cajoled into accepting the all expenses paid trip of a life time—you can’t really turn down a birthday present like that—Astrid is ill prepared for her encounter with the enigmatic Prince Rashid.

She never reacts to complete strangers like that. There must be something in the water, or maybe this newly emerging submissive side of hers is who she truly is?

I had great fun in writing this story, and I hope readers will like it too. Previously published as Awakening, this has been completely revised and is considerably longer than the original version. I knew there was more to Astrid and Rashid’s story and this is it. And it’s the start of a new series, called services to sisterhood, where fantasy fulfilment is the aim.

Sometimes you don’t know what has been missing from your life until you’re shown who you truly are…



Blurb:

Services to Sisterhood, 1                                  

Loosen up and awake your inner Sex Goddess...call it services to sisterhood.

The mere thought of an all-expenses paid trip to a tropical island of sexual abandonment makes straight-laced school teacher Astrid break out in a heat rash. What fantasy is she supposed to live out, exactly? You kinda need to have them to re-enact them, right? However, she can’t really turn down a birthday present, even if her outrageous best friend would let her.

Everything changes when she wakes up in her very own Arabian Fantasy. Prince Rashid expects her complete obedience, and Astrid can’t help but respond to the demands of the enigmatic Sheikh. Maybe it’s just the ambiance of this place but Astrid finds new strength in her submission, and the sex is out of this world.

What happens, however, when reality beckons? Can she hold onto the fantasy?


Be Warned: BDSM, f/f interaction, anal play, rimming, spanking

                             

Buy links:


Amazon  Amazon UK   




Excerpt:

Naughty girls need to be punished.”

Punished? What on earth did he mean? Before she could question him he spun her around in his arms. One hand pinched her nipple hard. The pain was more arousing than she would have thought possible, and his other hand fisted in her hair and yanked her head up. He pinched her again, harder this time. The desire she saw in his dark eyes as he assessed her reaction made the pain spiral down towards her pussy.

Stop, you’re hurting me!” Is that breathy denial really my voice? Her heart turned into a jackhammer as she waited for his next move, and arousal warred with fear.

He tugged her closer into his solid wall of muscle. A small smile played on his lips at her sharp intake of breath when the move brought her clit in direct contact with the broad tip of his cock. It nudged at her through the thin fabric of both their clothing.

 You don’t want me to stop.”

The growl in her ear, combined with another sharp pinch to her other nipple sent her breathing into erratic overdrive as one large hand cupped her wet folds. Heaven help her, a stab of pure lust made her knees tremble.  His low chuckle had to be the sexiest sound she’d ever heard. His stubble grazed her neck as he suckled on her skin and sank his teeth into her flesh at just the right side of pleasuring pain.

He took her moan into his mouth, and his tongue dueled with hers, before he nipped at her bottom lip hard enough for her to taste her own blood. Startled, she tried to pull away from him. His iron grip wouldn’t let her, however, and his predatory smile held her captive. “I can smell your pussy, and I’m going to taste you until you scream for my cock to fill you, deep and hard, right here.”

Astrid gasped at the sudden rip of her dress, and cool air hit her naked flesh. Rashid thrust one finger into her juices before inserting that digit right into her anus, pulling her closer still. The shock of the unexpected invasion made her sink her teeth into her lips to stop herself from moaning. “No, please, Rashid.”

Another finger thrust deep, and lifted her up on her tiptoes until her hands had to grab his shoulders for support.

That’s no, my lord.”

 At the shake of her head, a third finger stretched her further, and she couldn’t help the startled sob he caught in his mouth in a bruising kiss.

Yield to me, my bad, bad girl, or your punishment will be worse.”

Oh. My. God. He couldn’t mean that, surely. But what did she know about this dark stranger? Nothing but her body’s complete arousal in his presence. Even now, hovering between the pain and pleasure his relentless fingers up her ass were giving her, she wanted his cock inside her so badly she could scream. What is wrong with me?

His gaze locked with hers, his breathing harsh, his pupils so dilated his eyes were almost black. He pushed deeper into her, the pain bringing tears to her eyes as he almost lifted her off the floor entirely. “Yield to me, my pretty, now! Trust me.”

Astrid couldn’t resist. Something in that dark gaze pulled her right into his barely controlled power. “Yes, my lord.”

The brilliant smile took her breath away, and she winced as his fingers slowly and carefully withdrew.

Good girl. Now shut your eyes.”

Why?” She couldn’t help but utter the question, even though her insides churned at the thought of his displeasure.

Sure enough, he growled in answer, the sound so low and animalistic that every feminine cell in her body just melted, until she had to fight the urge to sink to her knees in front of him. He raised his eyebrows, moved to stand behind her, and then slapped her ass hard enough to make her gasp. Gooseflesh broke out over her exposed skin when he tugged her head back on his shoulder and she saw his sinful grin. Astrid’s breath stalled in her lungs at the first of several more openhanded swats to her behind. They left her butt on fire. Heat traveled over her skin and sent her arousal up another notch. Surely being spanked like this should not turn her on even more, and make her wish he would bend her over his knee and do the job properly? By the time he’d delivered that last stinging swat, she gasped her answer.

Yes, my lord.”

That’s better, my pretty.” She could hear the smile in his voice and feel it in the butterfly kisses on her shoulder blades as he circled her. The swish of cool silk over her sensitive tummy made her pull in the muscles there in anticipation. The silk moved higher, a bare whisper across her engorged breasts, before it settled over her eyes. His warm hand grasped hers and lifted her arm high as another slow, tantalizing swish of silk slid up her body before he tied it around her wrist, and secured her arm high above her head. The tickle of yet more silk started on the inside of her thigh this time, and brushed across her clit repeatedly. It caused more of her juices to moisten her already wet pussy lips, and beads of perspiration broke out on her skin. Astrid could smell her own arousal in the air, mixed with the unique scent of the man breathing into her ear. His sharp intake of breath told her he was as affected as she was. The whispered Arabic words breathed against her flesh sent shivers of awareness down her spine. Rashid lifted her other arm so high, she had to once again stand on tiptoes.

My lord?”


*****

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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Friday, 5 September 2014

Hot Stuff - #FlasherFictionFriday

Every week, an amazing group of writers get inspired by a picture. Each has 100 words, no more, no less, to come up with their version which they do so well. Please click here to find the others and show them some love by reading. As always comments are much appreciated.



Hot Stuff

The guitar stopped. Alejandro's feet carried on the rhythm, counting out the beat with every flick of his heel. Each staccato note brought more power to his dramatic tale. His red cape swirled around him in time to the rise and fall of his movements. There wasn't a sound in the room except for the building crescendo of his music. The audience were captivated, held prisoner by their own curiosity. Like lambs to the slaughter. He clapped his hands and orange flames encircled him, joining in the dance. Soon, the fools would all follow him into the gates of hell.

Wednesday, 3 September 2014

Seduced by the Daredevil - #ThursdayTasters


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Woohoo! It's release day :) So I'm sharing another Taster from my medical romance, Seduced by the Daredevil.

Matt was eternally grateful he had bought the apartment close by, overlooking the River Lagan. He had enough trouble keeping his hands off Andrea for the duration of the five-minute journey. Small talk with a driver in no obvious hurry was the last thing he wanted, with seduction on his mind. He held it together until they pulled up outside the apartment block.

"Cheers, mate." He threw a few notes through the window and pulled a giggling Andrea from the passenger seat.

Lust fuelled their journey and they half-ran to the entrance of the exclusive new complex. The few steps leading to his front door were taken in such a frenzied rush to reach their destination that Andrea stumbled on those impossibly high heels.

"Are you okay?" On autopilot, he knelt down to her crumpled position on the step and carefully removed her shoe to check for any swelling.

"I'm fine." She giggled again and held up the broken heel of her shoe.

"Thank goodness that's the only casualty," he said, and swept her, and the broken stiletto, up into his arms to carry her the rest of the way. With one hand fiddling with the lock and the other cradling Andrea close to him, who said men couldn't multitask?

Once inside, he set her back onto her feet and closed the door shut with the force of his body pinning hers against it. He wanted her naked, and that damn sweater which had teased him all day needed to go. Andrea didn't resist when he lifted it to reveal the bounty beneath, but tugged at his T-shirt in response until pressing his naked skin to hers became as necessary as breathing. He impatiently hiked her top higher to strip her completely of it.

"Hold on a sec." Andrea's muffled voice came from the tangle of blue wool wedged around her head.
 He yanked until her head popped free, leaving that once-silky hair a veritable bird's nest.

"That's better," she said. "Now you."

He broke contact to get rid of the barrier, and those few seconds let him drink in the sight of her. In a white bra and jeans, hair mussed, and lips swollen from his tending, she was a far cry from the priss-miss he'd first encountered.

Man, what a turn-on.

The rapid rise and fall of her chest mesmerized him, but restrictive cotton denied him the full effect of her voluptuous cleavage. Eager to free her from all conservative binds, his fingers sought to unhook the fastening of her bra. A well-rehearsed tug and flick failed to open the catch, and he distracted her with a passionate kiss while he worked on it. First with one hand, then with two, he pushed and pulled to no avail.

Finally, he had to admit defeat. "I can't get this bloody thing open, Andie."

Resisting the urge to rip it off, Matt waited while she reached to undo it herself. She whipped her underwear off to release her pert breasts into view, and slung it in his direction. The bra catapulted directly into his face, the tail end popping him in the eye. Instinctively he clutched his eye and stifled a verbal wince.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Through a watery haze, he saw her hand fly to her mouth in horror.

"Don't worry, Andie. It's not your fault." He tried to blink back the watery sting to ease her guilt, but full apology mode had already kicked in.

"That was a stupid thing to do. I don't know what I was thinking."

His one good eye saw her bend to retrieve the makeshift weapon. She stood up and accidentally head-butted him between the legs, his groin suffering the next hit. His tongue nearly didn't make it either, he bit it so hard to stop from crying out. The crippling agony doubled him in two and he fought to breathe through it. When, oh when, had his tried and tested methods of seduction turned into a comedy of errors?

"Why don't we take this somewhere safer? Like the bedroom?" he asked in shallow bursts amid ragged breaths.

Andrea placed a self-conscious arm across her chest and limped to his bedroom, one foot shoeless and the other wobbling on a stiletto. He followed when the ache down below receded enough to allow movement.


Blurb:
Sparks fly when 'Miss Stuffy Knickers' Andrea Bolan meets her match in daredevil Matt King. There's nothing quite like a passionate kiss to motivate a girl to jump off a building in the name of charity. With her inhibitions left far behind she begins to see the benefits of no-strings fun and sets her sights on her sexy abseiling instructor, but things don't go exactly to plan. 

Adrenaline junkie Matt fights his demons by living his life on the edge and an uptight dietitian definitely isn't his usual type. But, when they're thrown together at work there's no denying the chemistry. Lust is easy for him to deal with, but he doesn't do commitment. 

A sizzling affair catches them both by surprise but if they're not careful their pasts might just cost them any chance of future happiness. 

#MWTease - Seduced by the Daredevil




I thought I would tease you from my upcoming release, Seduced by the Daredevil today.


"I've a good mind to get you fired!" Matt hadn't noticed Andrea following him over to the bar. At the sound of her sexy, pissed-off voice, he slowly turned his head.


She stood ramrod straight, giving him a clear appreciation of her long, lean legs. They seemed to go on forever in the spiky black heels she had swapped for her trainers, even if she still had to look up at his six-foot-four frame. The figure-hugging jeans would bring a grown man to his knees, but he would prefer to see her in something shorter, to better show off those pins.


The rose tint in her cheeks gave away her embarrassment at being so openly admired, and coming across as a letch was not how he wished to be perceived. Nevertheless, he did enjoy throwing her off guard.


"You should be thanking me, really." He wound her up and let her go.


"Thanking you? I should have you arrested for the way you behaved, never mind getting you fired." She crossed her arms across her chest, drawing the V of her top down to give a tantalizing peek at her cleavage.


"It got you over the edge, didn't it? You were so caught up being pissed off at me, that you didn't have time to think about what you were doing."


"In that case, turn around."


"Why?"


"So I can slap the gold star on your backside for a job well done. Do you seriously think that's a good enough reason for your behavior? Is that the way you carry on with all your clients?"


"Only the pretty, obstinate ones. As for having me fired, well," he backed his elbows onto the bar, "I do the charity abseils voluntarily. It's difficult to replace a trained instructor willing to work for free, but if I caused you so much offense, do what you must."


Her delicious mouth opened and closed and he was assaulted with memories of tasting her lips. And thoughts of how good it would be to do it again.


"Since it's for charity and all, I suppose I'll let the matter drop. Forget it happened." The defensive arms slackened and fell to her sides. With the thaw setting in, Matt impulsively stepped forward to invade her personal space.


"Are you sure that's what you want, Andie?" If he could forget his rules for one night, she could stop pretending she didn't want him.


Instead of seeing the look of longing staring back at him, her eyes narrowed.


"Where do you get off calling me Andie, anyway? My name is Andrea." She lifted the tumbler of fine whiskey from the bar, knocked it back, and stalked back to her friends.


Matt King never was one to back away from a challenge.




Sparks fly when 'Miss Stuffy Knickers' Andrea Bolan meets her match in daredevil Matt King. There's nothing quite like a passionate kiss to motivate a girl to jump off a building in the name of charity. With her inhibitions left far behind she begins to see the benefits of no-strings fun and sets her sights on her sexy abseiling instructor, but things don't go exactly to plan.

Adrenaline junkie Matt fights his demons by living his life on the edge and an uptight dietitian definitely isn't his usual type. But, when they're thrown together at work there's no denying the chemistry. Lust is easy for him to deal with, but he doesn't do commitment.

A sizzling affair catches them both by surprise but if they're not careful their pasts might just cost them any chance of future happiness.


Available from 4th September at Evernight PublishingAmazonAll RomanceBookstrand.

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Monday, 1 September 2014

Red For Danger - #TantalizingTuesdays


Every Tuesday a bunch of talented writers choose a picture that inspires them to write a 200 word teaser. Check them out here.




Red For Danger



"I'm glad you finally agreed to come dancing with me."

Ruby arched an eyebrow at her grinning companion. "You didn't really give me much choice. The stalking was verging on creepy. It was either a date or a restraining order."

Kurt laughed and held his hands up in the air. "I swear, I didn't know Mrs Coates was your grandmother when I took her on as a client."

"Hmm. Why don't I believe that?" Out of all the estate agents in the city, Ruby was supposed to believe Gran simply happened to choose him to help with the sale of the house. Now she was intent on matchmaking between the pair.

"And still, you're here with me." Kurt spun her around before pulling her back tight against his chest.

"I'm a risk taker." And it had been a long time since she'd shared her bed with anyone other than her teddy.

"Red is definitely your colour." His breath was hot in her ear as he slid his hand over her backside.

Ruby gasped as he squeezed her soft flesh. "My, what big hands you have."


"All the better to feel you with." His sharp, white teeth glinted in the darkness.



Thursday, 28 August 2014

Faking It - #FlasherFictionFriday

Every week, an amazing group of writers get inspired by a picture. Each has 100 words, no more, no less, to come up with their version which they do so well. Please click here to find the others and show them some love by reading. As always comments are much appreciated.



Faking It

"Could you at least pretend you're into this?" Jason's back was killing him lying here, trying to earn world's greatest lover status, while Amber straddled him like she couldn't care less.

"Are we nearly done yet?" She inspected her nails.

"God, I hope so," he mumbled, vowing never to repeat this experience. He hoped one disastrous coupling wouldn't ruin his reputation.

"I'm used to gracing catwalks and fashion shows. Not posing for tacky novel covers."

"Well, suck it up, princess. You gotta take the modelling work where you find it these days."

The camera clicked, capturing their fake intimacy forever.