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Thursday, June 26, 2014

The Ringer by Amber Malloy (Book Tour & Giveaway)






The Ringer
Amber Malloy

Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Decadent Publishing

Date of Publication: May 23, 2014

ISBN: 978-1-61333-694-6
ASIN:

Number of pages: 184
Word Count: 55,395

Cover Artist: Lacey Savage

Book Description:

Lane Garret is a dead ringer...

Newly single, cheaters decoy Lane Garret is excited about her fresh start and believes everything is at last on track. Unfortunately, her fantasy of the good life is blown away…along with one of her marks. While on a date, Lane not just witnesses a murder but almost becomes a victim. Saved in the nick of time by one hot detective, she wonders if someone wants her dead.

On forced leave due to a pending Internal Affairs investigation, Jackson (Jax) Thornbird agrees to do a friend a favor. Tricked into decoy security, Jax decides one night will be easy enough, but things go awry. When shots are fired, he grabs the girl and leaves the scene of the crime—a rash decision that could ruin his career. However, Jax has a hunch the intended target wasn’t the dead, cheating husband.




Excerpt

It was too dark to see the woman’s face, but Jax recognized something about her. Streetlights ran over the car, creating a quick shadow before slipping back into the night.
He couldn’t get a good read on her face.
Even with her strange blonde hair and oddly matched clothes, Jax remembered the decoy.
This woman reeked girl-next-door wholesomeness, but without direct light he couldn’t place her, underneath the heavy makeup and the two-times-too-small Hello Kitty tank she wore.
“I know you,” she said. It came out in a hushed whisper while they sped down Wacker Drive. The underground tunnel had dangerous twists and turns.
“I-I-I remember—” she stuttered with a bit more panic lacing her voice.
A sedan whizzed past them, missing the sports car by mere inches. To overcompensate for the close call, she jerked the wheel too hard, careening them into a massive spinout.
Adrenaline thrummed through his veins, and Jax reached over to grab the steering wheel.
“Put your foot on the brake,” he instructed as they continued to spin in the opposite direction. She didn’t utter a single word, not even a peep, while Jax maneuvered the car into the slide.
Almost too late to save them, Jax noted very few cars passed them before they spun out over the median divider.
“I know you,” she wheezed. The woman dropped her head on the wheel.
The car idled in the middle of the road as Jax tried to calm her down. “You’re going into shock,” he told her. “I need you to take three deep breaths, hold for five seconds, then exhale. Come on, I’ll do it with you. One.” Getting close to her, he inhaled and waited before he released.
After a moment she began to follow his lead. Once they got through their first repetition, she had calmed down a bit. “Hot,” she said before she snatched the blonde wig off and shook her dark hair loose. The light from the street caught her eyes. Jax gazed into her dazzling green globes.
“Yeah,” he admitted as he stared at her. “I know you, too.”






About the Author:

Amber Malloy dreamed of being a double agent but couldn't pass the psyche evaluation. Crushed by despair that she couldn't legally shoot things, Amber pursued her second career choice as pastry chef. When she's not writing or whipping up a mean Snickers Cheesecake, she occasionally spies on her sommelier. Amber is convinced he's faking his French accent.


@authambermalloy












Monday, May 19, 2014

Interview with Erotica Romance Author Jeané Sashi - Intimate Moments & The J Spot Tour & Giveaway




Author Bio: Have you noticed that everything you do and everything that you go through in life is a story waiting to be told? Whether it's fiction, fantasy, romance, humor, mystery, or non-fiction; your story can be told. Get the words out of your head...just write.

Jeané has been writing since she was in high school. Although she kept diaries, just as any teenager in high school, she didn't realize her writing potential until she entered and won the Mayor' Essay Award. She critiques and edits the writings of fellow authors. She herself is the author of two novels, "Intimate Moments" and "The J Spot".

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Welcome to Immortality and Beyond. May I offer you a drink?

Thank you for inviting me to Immortality and Beyond. I would love a drink, Vampires Wine. I have to keep my head on straight while being interviewed.

Zar, our Zombie Butler will fetch that for you. Zar…


Thank you Zar


*Drools* while handing drink over…



*Rolling eyes* You may return to your quarters now. Please don’t mind him, sometimes he

 just gets so excited when we have guest authors. He’s only ever bitten somebody once,

 *grins*.



Zar, is very tall and such a gentleman for a Zombie Butler.
Thank you, Zar.

I’m not worried about him biting, I bite back. *grinning*

Now that we’re settled in, let’s chat. Shall we?

Of course, let’s us chat.

BK: How did your writing journey begin?

My writing journey began after finding out that an old friend of mind had written a script that was being turned into a movie. 

My thoughts were, “If he can write a script, then I can write a book.” That’s when the book came about.

BK: Please share with us how your current release came to life...

The J Spot is a spin-off of Intimate Moments. I had some more stories in my head and wanted to get it out. I had more characters to write about.

BK: Do you let your characters tell the story, or do you often fight with them on the

direction it will take?

My characters take on a mind of their own. I have a direction as to which way I want my characters to be portrayed but a twist occurs and my characters decide to take the reins and do things on their own. I just go with the flow.

BK: How do you keep your writing different from all the others that write in this particular

genre? 

I try my best to tell a good story when writing erotic romance. That’s not to say that others don’t tell a good story but, I try to tell a beginning to end story with giving some backstory about each character. This lets the reader see how the character came to be.

BK: Which character was your favorite to write for in this story? Why?

In Intimate Moments, Marcus Anderson was my favorite to write. He is the underdog. He is gentle, sweet, caring, and seemed lost and confused. In The J Spot, Rhonda was my favorite to write. She is a woman that the word no means nothing to her. Her character will resurface in my third book, Check-Mate.

BK: Tell us about one scene you had the most fun writing…

The train scene in Intimate Moments was a lot of fun to write. I had to really use my imagination, relax my mind and let my thoughts go. That scene could be termed a voyeur scene due to the location of the characters.

BK: If you were stranded on an island, which character in your books would you most want

to be stranded with and why, and what is one thing that would be a must-have?


I enjoy the friendship of the ladies in Intimate Moments. They have a sisters bond. Being stranded with them would be fun and bring along the sisters in The J Spot would be extra fun. All five of those ladies would turn being stranded into one big party. Especially, Gisselle and Mina…two wild ones. We would have to have music and a lot of snacks and have some men somewhere in eye range.
BK: Now for a little fun, tell us a bit about what your office looks like. Do you need silence

to write?

I don’t need silence to write in. I usually have music playing in the background on top of the dogs barking. I can also write with the television on. The office has a desk with a desktop computer on it; a file cabinet to the left of it with the printer sitting on top. A bookcase filled with books is also to the left of the desk before the file cabinet. As you walk into the door of the office, the television sits on another cabinet. To the right of the desk is a chair. There is nothing blocking the picture window, and there are two blankets on the floor with two pillows and a fluffy chair for the dogs. I don’t use the PC often, I either writer from my laptop which sits on a cute computer table I purchased on Amazon in my bedroom sitting on the floor, but mostly I write from my iPad while sitting on the backyard patio.
BK: What do you like to do when you're not writing?

When I’m not writing, I like to read, listen to music, cook, play with the dogs, watch the Big Bang Theory (those guys are hilarious), or watch a movie on Lifetime.

BK: What is one thing your readers would be most surprised to learn about you?


I love to eat. Sweets are my downfall. Some people look at me and wonder where all the food goes. I guess I have a high metabolism, plus I enjoy walking.

BK: What is the craziest thing you’ve ever wanted to write, or have written, even if it never

reached public eyes?

I want to write a comical romance story about things. I’ve already started writing it. I write on it every now and then. I’m just letting the words come to me in comical fashion.

BK: What is one piece of advice you can give to aspiring writers/authors?


To all aspiring writers/authors, everyone has a story inside of them just waiting to come out. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction. Let it out. Write it down on paper. Let a professional editor read it, look it over, and critique it. Friends and family can also read it, but will they tell you the truth? Some will some won’t. An editor will most definitely tell you truth. It may hurt at first but that’s par for the course. Also, be patient, sales will not come overnight. You have to put in the work to get the results you want.

BK: What can we expect from you in the future?

My next book is Check-Mate which I do hope to have out by the end of this summer. The book is overdue. I’ve been nurturing it too long. There are also two other books in the start phase that I want to get out by the end of this year. Be on the lookout.


BK: Where can readers connect with you? 

Readers can connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare, and LinkedIn under my name Jeané Elliott Bennett.
BK: Using your name as an acronym, please describe your book...

An acronym for my name, now that’s interesting.

J = Juicy S = Sexual
E= Exciting A =Arousing
A=Alluring S = Satisfying
N=Nasty H = Hot
E=Enticing I = Inviting
That was interesting to come up with words to make my name. I had never thought of that before.

Thank you for the interview. I really enjoyed it. 

Thank you for taking time to chat with us :)

This was a lot of fun, especially you welcome. And Zar, your Zombie Butler is quite handsome.

Thank you. He appreciates you saying that.






Book Genre: Erotic Romance
Publisher: America Star (formerly Publish America)
Release Date: July 08, 2013 for Intimate Moments under Publish America
July 17, 2013 for The J Spot under Publish America
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Book Description: The J Spot is not what you think it is. It's not the type of nightclub that is coming to your mind either. Once inside the club, you will see the maturity.

Kevin in the type of man that every woman that he comes in contact with want to take home, keep him and possess him. Does he let that happen?

Women flocked to him like bees to honey. They fall to his feet at the sight of him. As he handed them their drinks, they left their panties as a tip. Although he was aggressive he was still shy and flattered by all the attention he received from the ladies. He couldn't understand why all the attention, he was just like any average male with a large sexual appetite, and had his way of giving the ladies pleasure.

But, there was only one lady that seemed to have caught his eye. He couldn't seem to get her out of his mind. Her sexiness had him off balance. He saw other women, he had even gone on a date or two but his mind was gravitating towards one. Will she pay attention to him or will she tell him to go to hell?

What is it that he is feeling! Or is it he wanted what he felt he couldn't have? Was he out of her league?




Genre: Erotic Romance


Release date: July 08, 2013


Publisher: America Star


Available at: Americastarbooks.com, Amazon.com, BN.com, BooksaMillion.com, Smashwords.com




What do you do when you have not one, but three handsome men vying for your affection and attention? The answer is not so simple for Tonju. She has to make a decision between two men from her past and one man that has currently wanted into her life and wants to be her future. The question is, "Which man will she choose?”

Trying to find love was not easy, especially when you're a successful, attractive lady in your thirties looking for a relationship of sustenance, after being divorced for five years. Tonju was torn between three men vying for her attention.

One was an unhappily married man from her past who was willing to let go of everything in order to be with her. The second man was her ex-husband; he never stopping loving her and has realized his mistakes and will do what has and needs to be done to get her back. The third man was someone she met on a girl's a night out. So far he has good qualities, but there's still an air of mystery about him.

Could either of these men be the love Tonju's looking for? She has reservations; some good and some not-so-good about the three men, she had completely broken all ties with one, was leaning closely towards another one, and was looking sideways at the other one. Could Tonju truly be experiencing love?








Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Book Blast & $50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway - True Nature by Jessica Freely




Author Bio:

Jessica Freely can't resist a wounded hero. As a reader and a writer, her favorite stories are of soul mates finding redemption in each other's arms. Married to the love of her life in a beautiful relationship based on mutual goofiness, Jessica also warps minds as an instructor in Seton Hill University's Writing Popular Fiction MFA program. Her dog, Ruthie, doesn't seem to care that Jessica's an award-winning and best-selling author in multiple genres. She just wants to play tug of war with Jessica's pages.

Author Links -

Jessica Freely Online:
Website & Blog: http://jessicafreely.com



Book Genre: Paranormal Gay Romance
Publisher: Loose Id
Release Date: April 22
Buy Link(s):

Loose Id Buy Link: 

Book Description:

Lake Clearwater--conservation officer and water spirit--has just been appointed guardian of Gem Pond by The Powers That Be. It's the first time in eight years he's had a real home and he's determined to protect it, even if that means hiding his attraction to his sexy new partner, Forrest Oakwood.

Forrest is a native of the Gem Pond area and the guardian of its trees. He knows the land and its people are a crucial lynchpin in the natural order. He also knows that if he comes out, his boss in the DNR, Sgt. Dennison, will find an excuse to fire him. But ignoring his true nature was a lot easier before Lake Clearwater showed up. The man's a walking, talking wet dream.

Meanwhile, local residents--human and animal alike--conspire to bring Lake and Forrest together. The land needs its guardians united and at their full power. Dennison wants to cut down the trees to make room for water slides and tennis courts. If Forrest and Lake don't embrace their passion for each other, they'll be unable to stop him and that would be a disaster, not just for Gem Pond but for the entire natural world.

Excerpt One:

It was full dark and snowing by the time Forrest finished his report. He stood up with a groan and stretched his stiff muscles.
Clearwater sat at the kitchen table, playing a game of solitaire. He looked up as Forrest entered and smiled. “Want some soup? I made it myself.”
Forrest wandered to the stove and sniffed suspiciously at the simmering pot. It actually smelled pretty good. “What is it?”
“Lentil.”
“Vegetarian, right?”
“Yeah. Doesn’t mean it’s not delicious. Here, let me get you a bowl. Sit down. What do you want to drink?”
Forrest allowed himself to be herded over to the table.
A few minutes later, Lake set a plate with bread and butter beside him, poured him a glass of milk, and set a steaming bowl of lentil soup before him. It was kind of like being a kid again only…
Only Lake didn’t look anything like his mom. He sat down opposite Forrest now, tucking his long blond hair behind his ears. His green eyes gleamed as he waited for Forrest’s reaction.
Forrest took a spoonful. Flavors of sage, rosemary, and garlic burst across his tongue, borne by the silken seduction of pulverized lentils. “Mmmmmm.”
Lake sat back, looking like a bear with a piece of honeycomb. “Good, huh?”
He nodded, but apprehension stole in upon him. “You trying to convert me, Clearwater?”
Lake widened his eyes as if to feign innocence. “Wouldn’t dream of it.”
Like hell. Forrest enjoyed the soup anyway.
* * * *
As he washed the dishes, Forrest’s thoughts returned to the events of the night before. He remembered Clearwater’s body stretched out in the bed, naked and tan, all long lines and flat planes. As he washed his supper dishes, his fingers tingled, remembering the silken texture of that warm, smooth skin. How he wanted to touch those rose-pink nipples, tease them, and watch them become erect, and then dip his head down, circling each one with the tip of his tongue as Clearwater’s gasps and moans of pleasure bathed his ears.
“Think I’ll turn in early and do some reading,” Clearwater said.
Forrest started, dropped the soapy bowl, and splashed water all over his shirt.
Clearwater laughed. “Sorry.”
“Just not used to having someone else around.” That should have been someone so hot around. Forrest fought to quell his burgeoning erection.
Silence. Clearwater was still there. No footsteps announced his departure. But he didn’t say anything. What was he doing? Embarrassment and irritation doused Forrest’s libido, and he was able to turn around without humiliating himself.
Clearwater stood in the doorway, staring at him.
“What?”
“Officer Riverbend… Not much of a talker?”
The understatement forced a smile to Forrest’s lips. “You could say that.”
Clearwater nodded. “I’ll try not to overwhelm you with my relentless chitchat.”
“That’s not what I meant. I just… I don’t know. It’s just…” What was wrong with him? Why couldn’t he complete a sentence?
“It’s a change.”
“Yeah.”
They stared at each other in silence. Forrest felt the stillness of the winter night settle around them.
Suddenly Clearwater drew a deep breath and turned away. “Well, good night.”
“Good night.”
Forrest finished up the dishes. Yawning, he went into the bedroom and grabbed his PJs. Clearwater was already in bed. One rosebud nipple peeked out from beneath the blanket as he lay on his back, reading a book. No pajama top. What about the bottoms? 












Monday, May 5, 2014

Interview With Tina Christopher - Danger by Dalliance (Book Tour & Giveaway)




Welcome to IAB. I'm so glad you could stop in today to chat. May I offer you a beverage?

Hi there, thank you so much for having me. I’ll have a Witches Brew, please.



Now that we are settled in, let's get to know you better.

BK: Looking out the nearest window, describe the scene you see.

I wish I could say I look out on mountains or beach or a lake, all of which inspires my writing, but all I see through my nearest window is another apartment building. If the window is open, I also hear traffic noise.

BK: Tell us about your office. Is it a mess like mine, or is everything in its place?

It’s probably as messy as yours. My desk currently carries a collection of paperwork, paid bills, and post-it notes that fell off the wall and describe my WIP. In one corner I have a stack of empty boxes and in another a stack of bags filled with cat litter.

Over my desk I have a beautiful poster of steps in the woods leading into the unknown. Staring at it helps when I’m stuck. Beside it I have another poster called “Quotes from Shakespeare”. It highlights a number of the words and phrases that he first used and that now have become part of the language. Every time I read it I am amazed how his words have influenced us.

BK: What is a must-have, such as coffee or a favorite pen, that you need to write?

Tea, tea, and tea. Did I mention I drink a lot of tea? Oh, yes, a cup of tea at my hand is a must to write, no matter the weather. I also never go anywhere without my Seven Year Pen and a notebook. I do a lot of scribbling of random notes or reminders.

BK: Do you like to write in silence, or do you need music or background noise?

I can write anywhere and everywhere. Music, no music, the hustle and bustle of a busy coffee shop, none of it matters as long as I have tea.

BK: Tell us a bit about your hero/heroine, and their development.

All her life Sarah had to follow the rules and live up to all the expectations society has put on her. When things happen she has to decide if she will finally break out of the restrictions or if she will stay confined for love.

Archer and Warren have been lovers for years, but both had a tough upbringing. Both of them thought they looked for a third for one reason, but have to discover the truth may be rather different.

BK: What is your unique twist that you've brought to your storyline?

Warren and Archer, for the most part a happy couple, open their relationship to a third. Sarah, a proper English woman forced to follow society’s rules, ends up posing nude. And the seduction begins…

BK: As a writer myself, I'm always curious how other writers get through stumble blocks. When you find a story not flowing, or a character trying to fight you, how do you correct it?

Write or Die (http://writeordie.com/). You can either download it onto your computer or use it on the website. You choose how many words you want to write and how long it will take you. And the mode. If you don’t continue to add words the application deletes what you have already written;). Let’s just say that is enough to keep you going.

BK: Using the letters of your first name as an acronym, describe your book...

T-Tempestuous
I- Intriguing
N-Naughty
A-Absorbing

BK: How did your writing journey begin?

I always wrote stories in my head when falling asleep, but it wasn’t until a friend was editing an anthology and I asked if I could write a story for her. That story never saw the light of day, but the world I created and its hero and heroine made it into Tangled Shadows (http://www.ellorascave.com/tangled-shadows.html) as side characters.

BK: Using the letters from the word, Summer, how would friends and family describe you?

S- Surprising
U- Understanding
M- Meticulous
M- Mindful
E- Expressive
R- Resourceful

BK: What is the craziest thing you've ever written about, whether it got published or not?

My Celestial Surrender series (http://www.ellorascave.com/series/celestial-surrender.html) is about Vampires and Angels in space. Some would call that crazy…

BK: Tell us one thing you've done in life, that readers would be most surprised to know.

I jumped out of a plane. I am actually afraid of flying, something that I remembered very vividly when we took off. It was a tandem jump, so luckily I had no choice but to jump. I screamed my head off and may have had my eyes closed for the first ten seconds or so. After that I loved it. The view was utterly amazing and the silence up in the air was incredible.

BK: What can we expect from you in the future?

I have a steampunk Christmas novella coming out from Loose Id in December this year. This is the start to a James Bond inspired series. I am working on Tangled Redemption, the 4th and final book in the Celestial Surrender (http://www.ellorascave.com/series/celestial-surrender.html) series, which hopefully will be out late summer. After that I have an idea for a new series set in the same universe, starting with a young woman we first meet in Tangled Shadows.

This or That...

Coke or Pepsi? Coke

Night Owl or Early Bird? Night Owl

Fantasy or Mystery? Fantasy all the way

Pen/Paper or Computer? Computer when I can sit down, pen and paper on the go

Pizza or Burger? Burger as long as chips are involved

Rock or Country? Oh, depends on the mood…

Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla

Beach or Mountains? Mountains


Thank you so much for having us as one of your stops today. It has been great getting to know more about you and your book, and hope you will come back when the next release is out (*hinthint*)

Wishing you much success!

BK Walker




Danger by Dalliance
Tina Christopher

Genre: historic erotic romance with steampunk elements

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Date of Publication: 16th April 2014

ISBN: 9781419991783
ASIN:

Word Count: 70,000

Book Description:

Sequel to Rescue by Ruin.

Sarah Rigdon is desperate. Penniless with taxes due, she can either beg mercy from the ruthless tax collector or turn to the last man she wants to ask for help. Archer Latimer stirs desires no proper lady would ever admit to. Though their meetings always end in quarrels, she can’t deny the heat between them. When he agrees to help, Sarah thinks her luck has turned. But she should have known nothing with Archer is ever easy.

Archer and his lover Warren Dorvee have spent years searching for the right woman to complete their family. Both believe luscious Sarah is the one and now have a chance to pursue her. After all, the price of Archer’s help is for Sarah to pose for Warren’s latest painting. Nude.

But trust has to be earned and a crisis in London threatens their love. The three must navigate through lust, lies and secrets or risk being torn apart forever.

Inside Scoop: Contains m/m, GLBT and ménage.

A Romantica® historical erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave



About the Author:


Tina Christopher spent her early years flitting across the Channel between Germany and England. After touring the world extensively, she finally laid down roots in Toronto. And while Canada’s winters may be frigid, Tina’s characters are anything but!

Like most writers, Tina often hears voices in her head, but it took the encouragement of an editor friend before she actually put fingers to keyboard.

While those first stories will never see the light of day, she’s subsequently honed her craft and learned to build not just worlds, but entire galaxies. Her first book from Ellora’s Cave features a galaxy filled with Vampires, Humans and angel-like aliens called Naema.

When not imagining far away worlds and scorching hot encounters, Tina can be found on her sofa working through her never-ending TBR pile or venturing into the real world—whether to a nearby café or a passport-required destination. She’s a member of the RWA’s Toronto chapter. Her two degrees in environmental conservation, majoring in large animal studies, come in handy when wrestling with supernatural beasties.












Tour giveaway

5 ebook copies of Danger by Dalliance

4 items Steampunk inspired jewellery open to worldwide shipping















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