Julie Shelton's Dark Warrior Blog Blitz and Tour

Genre: Erotic Medieval Romance/Menage
Flame rating: Scorching
Released: 1/15/2014
Publisher: Siren BookStrand

Blog Blitz Schedule:

Candlelight Book Promotions 1/12- Sun
For Whom The Books Toll 1/12- Sun
Lea Barrymire 1/12- Sun
Illustrious Illusions 1/12- Sun
Lusty Penguin Reviews 1/12- Sun
Anya Richards 1/12- Sun
For the Love of Bookends 1/13- Mon
AJ Jarrett 1/13- Mon
Unearthly Musings 1/14- Tue

Blog Tour Schedule:

Candlelight Book Promotions 1/15- Wed
For Whom The Books Toll 1/16- Thur
Lea Barrymire 1/17- Fri
Lusty Penguin Reviews 1/18- SAT
Kay Dee Royal Paranormal & Erotica Romance Musings 1/20 - Mon
Unearthly Musings 1/21- Tue
All I Want and More 1/22- Wed
I am a book addict...and proud of it 1/23- Thur
For the Love of Bookends 1/27- Mon
Literal Hotties Naughty Book reviews 1/31- Fri

Bio:

Julie has been writing her entire life, but it wasn’t until November of 2012 that she burst onto the erotic romance scene with her sizzling hot first novel, Loving Sarah, followed by its sequel, Owning Sarah, ten months later. Her third novel, Dark Warrior, set in 14th-century England, is her first historical romance.

Julie lives in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. Now retired after a 25-year dream career, first as a children’s librarian then a professional storyteller and puppeteer, she has time to devote to her new love, writing erotic romance, the steamier the better, thus following the career path blazed by so many before her—from kiddie lit to erotica.
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Amazon author page:http://amzn.to/IEAADL

Being in love with two handsome, virile knights goes against everything Lady Kathryn Weston has been taught. Yet, the three cannot deny the depth of their feelings toward each other. Will their forbidden love free them? Or destroy them?

BLURB

When Nicholas Herron, Duke of Berwick and his best friend, Rolf Torgesson, two of King Edward III’s most powerful and respected knights, discover a badly beaten young woman hiding in the forest, they swear to protect her. By the time they learn that she is Lady Kathryn Weston, and that her attacker is none other than her betrothed, Robert Walford, the powerful and ruthless Duke of Pemberton, it is too late. They have both fallen in love with her and she with them—a love so forbidden it could cost them everything, even their lives.

Set amidst the turmoil and pageantry of 14th-century England, Dark Warrior weaves a vivid tapestry of three lost souls bound to each other with a deep, abiding love. But will that love survive Walford’s evil plan to attack Berwick Castle, take it apart stone by stone and ultimately destroy everyone who lives there?

Buy link: http://www.bookstrand.com/dark-warrior

DARK WARRIOR, SYNOPSIS

When Nicholas Herron, Duke of Berwick and his best friend, Rolf Torgesson, two of King Edward III’s most powerful and respected knights, discover a badly beaten young woman hiding in the forest, they swear to protect her. By the time they learn that she is Lady Kathryn Weston, and that her attacker is none other than her betrothed, Robert Walford, the powerful and ruthless Duke of Pemberton, it is too late. They have both fallen in love with her and she with them—a love so forbidden it could cost them everything, even their lives.

Bent on revenge, Walford uses his power as Chief Magistrate of the Crown to issue two arrest warrants, one charging Kathryn with attempted murder, the other charging Nicholas with high treason. For years he has been abusing the authority of his office by bringing false charges of treason against loyal knights and confiscating their wealth to finance his scheme to overthrow Edward and seize the throne of England. Getting his hands on Nicholas’s vast fortune would finally allow him to accomplish his goal.

Traveling to Berwick to serve the warrants in person, Walford’s triumph is short-lived when Nicholas publicly humiliates him and sends him packing. Incensed, Pemberton hastily assembles an army to lay siege to Berwick castle, vowing to take it apart stone by stone. But Nicholas has anticipated just such a move and he has taken countermeasures to assure the safety of everyone at Berwick—especially Kathryn and their unborn child.

But Walford does something no one expects. He sneaks into Berwick castle and seizes Kathryn and all of a sudden certain victory becomes a desperate race for Rolf and Nicholas to save their home and rescue the woman they love.

Set amidst the turmoil and pageantry of 14th-century England, Dark Warrior weaves a vivid tapestry of three lost souls who find each other and a deep, abiding love that could ultimately destroy them all.

In Bed With Mr. Perfect

In Bed with Mr. Perfect

Genre: Contemporary erotic romance
Flame rating: Scorching
Released: 9/4/2013
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Word count: 20K
Dates: 1/1/2014 thru 1/31/2014
Giveaway: $25 Giftcard to Amazon or B&N

Hi everyone, I hope this New Year is starting out with a bang. I’m so happy to be here. Thanks for stopping by.

I’m here pimping my newest release In Bed with Mr. Perfect. Curvy Ann Griffin has a secret—she’s in love with her longtime best friend and business partner Joe Mathews.

After suffering through a date from hell—which definitely wasn’t worth putting on her strangling shapewear for—Ann heads home.

How was she supposed to know the night would end with her throwing herself into his arms and allowing him to fulfill her every fantasy?

What’s a guy to do when the woman he loves kisses him senseless? Go with it, that’s what.

For more than a decade, Joe has fought back his needs for the voluptuous beauty. In his mind, the only thing missing in their relationship was the ability to explore every inch of her luscious body.

Although sleeping with Ann could destroy everything they have, Joe won’t allow that to happen. He knows they’re made for each other. Now he only needs to convince her.

If you’re like me, you LOVE friends to lovers stories. Ever since I picked up Tears of the Moon. By Nora Roberts I was stuck on friend to lovers romances. The Irish Trilogy (Jewels of the Sun, Tears of the Moon and Heart of the Sea) made me want to go to Ireland so bad I dream about it weekly still to this day.

One day I will go and stay in a cottage just like the American Jude did in the first book. Hubby says he’s fine with that as long as I don’t find a sexy Irish man and forget that I’m married.

Let me know about yours favorite books.

Happy Reading!

Heidi Lynn Anderson

Bio:

By day, Heidi Lynn Anderson is a wife, mother, and owner of a small Green-Cleaning company. By night, she spins erotic tales featuring hunky heroes and the women they love. When not working or writing, Heidi likes spending time with her husband and son, doing what Florida has to offer. Visit Heidi at www.heidilynnanderson.com
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/heidi.l.anderson.9  https://www.facebook.com/heidilynnanderson1

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SteamywriterHLA

Blurb: 

Curvy Ann Griffin has a secret—she’s in love with her longtime best friend and business partner Joe Mathews. After suffering through a date from hell—which definitely wasn’t worth putting on her strangling shapewear for—Ann heads home. How was she supposed to know the night would end with her throwing herself into his arms and allowing him to fulfill her every fantasy?

What’s a guy to do when the woman he loves kisses him senseless? Go with it, that’s what. For more than a decade, Joe has fought back his needs for the voluptuous beauty. In his mind, the only thing missing in their relationship was the ability to explore every inch of her luscious body.

Although sleeping with Ann could destroy everything they have, Joe won’t allow that to happen. He knows they’re made for each other. Now he only needs to convince her.

Purchase Links:

http://www.ellorascave.com/in-bed-with-mr-wonderful.html

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Jayne Kingston's Series Tour

Today I welcome the awesome Jayne Kingston with her Mischievous Matchmaker tour! Jayne kindly answered a few questions for us, and has offered a gift card and Key Party key tag as a prize to one lucky entrant. And check out some of her other stops for additional chances to to enter. Have fun!

Unearthly Musings10/15- Tue Illustrious Illusions10/16- Wed I am a book addict...and proud of it10/17- Thur Lusty Penguin Reviews10/18- Fri Literary Nook10/19- SAT Kick Start Your Heart Romance10/19- SAT The Jeep Diva10/21- Mon For the Love of Bookends 10/22- Tue AJ Jarrett10/23- Wed All I Want and More10/24- thur

Series: Mischievous Matchmaker

Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Flame rating: Scorching
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Tour long Giveaway: $25 GC to Ellora's Cave and a "key party" beaded key chain
Dates: 10/15 thru 10/25

Bio: 

When Jayne Kingston was growing up she spent many hours daydreaming about a time when she could flee the too-small town in Ohio where she grew up and run laughing for the sunny West Coast. Of course she stuck around and raised her family in that small town instead, and doesn’t regret it for a moment. Now she spends her days dreaming about the delicious fun two people can have while falling in love.

Find Me Here Links:
Website: http://www.jaynekingston.com
Email: jayne@jaynekingston.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaynekingston.writer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/jayne_kingston

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5806691.Jayne_Kingston

Jayne Kingston Interview

In your opinion, what makes a great hero?

In any type of story and in any type of situation, I want my heroes to react with integrity when they’re challenged to do the right thing. Even if he starts out as the most self-centered, self-serving creep on the planet, I want it to be their first gut reaction to be to step up and run into the face of danger. Bold fearlessness goes a long way with me.

Do you prefer strong women for heroines, or the ‘damsel in distress’ type?

You know, my first reaction to this question was “Ugh. Damsels.” And then I stopped to think about my stories and realize I write them quite a bit. I got a kick out of writing Bree in Cupid’s Choice because she’s sort of a reluctant damsel. She’s extremely independent for the most part—until she finds herself in a situation where she needs to be rescued, that is. And it was too much fun that she wasn’t especially thrilled about the hero on hand at the time.

Do you have anything in common with your characters?

I sneak a little something of myself into my characters here and there. I’m sure most writers do. Slipping in a belief here or a principle there not only adds another facet to the character, but it helps me, the writer, connect with them in a personal way. Especially if one of my characters has a vastly different personality from mine, which most of them do.

Having superficial things in common with them helps as well. Rachel from Key Party used to be a massage therapist on a cruise ship—when I was a massage therapist years ago I toyed with the idea of working on a cruise ship once my kids were grown and out of the house. ALL of my characters drink coffee—I can’t live without the stuff.

What item, or items, is absolutely necessary to your writing mojo?

I have a drawing of a hand with a finger pointing—think Uncle Sam and “I want YOU!”—that’s pinned to the corkboard above my desk. One of the writers in my Saturday morning group always points her finger at all of us when it’s time to stop chatting and start working. That drawing reminds me to get my butt in my chair and write, no excuses.

I also have a framed quote from Dita Von Teese that says “You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be somebody who hates peaches” that helps me keep things in perspective.

What’s the strangest (neatest, coolest, etc) thing you’ve ever done?
Back when my oldest was just a baby my husband and I stayed with friends at a cabin they had on a small lake up in Canada. We had to take a boat from a dock to the cabin itself. It had no running water or electricity and the outhouse was something out of a bad dream. (Seriously. The spiders that lived on the ceiling were the size of plums, I swear.) We ate fresh fish cooked on an open fire every night and bathed in the lake, and one night we got to see the Northern Lights, which were both eerie and spectacular. It was the most amazing vacation I’ve ever been on.

What are you currently working on, or what’s on the horizon?

I’m currently working on a short story to tie up one last loose end in the Mischievous Matchmaker series. I kind of left someone hanging, and I tried to tie his story up at the end of Luck of the Draw, I really did, but then someone twisted my arm and I *had* to write this last book. (Just kidding. She said she “would like to read” so-and-so’s story and I caved. I’m so easy.)

After that’s finished I’ll be getting back the series that has spun off last year’s Ink Lust.

Luck of the Draw: Book 3

Blurb:

Turnabout is fair play. Or maybe karma is a bitch is more fitting.

Wanting to repay the favor she did for them, Petra’s friends throw her a key party to help her move on from a months-old heartbreak. While she is not interested in falling in love again, getting her stunted sex life back on track doesn’t sound like a bad idea.

Except someone sabotages the key drawing before she gets her turn. Instead of spending the night with the ultra-hot doc her friends intended to “accidentally” set her up with, she winds up drawing her good friend Alex’s keys instead.

A night with Alex is coveted among players. Petra quickly finds out the reality of Alex far exceeds his legendary reputation. The moment they kiss they discover a chemistry so combustible it’s positively nuclear. Instantly engulfed in a red-hot haze of passion, neither of them sees it coming when Petra’s ex returns, repentant and threatening to ruin their newfound happiness.

Buy Link:
Ellora’s Cave: http://www.ellorascave.com/luck-of-the-draw.html

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- Entering this contest means you have read, understood, and agree with all rules and regulations stated.- Entrants must be 18 or older (or age of majority in your country) to enter and to win.- No purchase necessary.- Void where prohibited.- All stated rules are subject to change without notification or reason given.- Chances of winning vary widely based on the number of entries received.- Prize is as stated. No substitutions or exchanges.- Contest host/organizer is not responsible to misrepresented/mis-typed email addresses, spam filters, mailer demons, and other internet wackiness that may crop up at the time of winner notification.
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Wendy Jay Blog Tour

Welcome Wendy Jay and her Treasure Series Blog Tour, highlighting Another Man's Treasure and Undiscovered Treasure, two scorching contemporary erotic romances. She'll be giving away a set of books and five sets of rack cards, so make sure to enter for a chance to get lucky!

Schedule:

Jayne Kingston 10/14- Mon Candlelight Book Promotions 10/14- Mon For Whom The Books Toll 10/17- Thur Anya Richards 10/18- Fri The eBook Reviewers 10/19- SAT AJ Jarrett 10/21- Mon Lea Barrymire 10/23- Wed Cristal Ryder 10/24- Thur Unearthly Musings 10/24- Thur Book Reviews & More by Kathy 10/25- Fri A.M. Griffin 10/26- SAT Tattooed Book Review 10/27- SUN Kick Start Your Heart Romance 10/28- Mon

Bio:

I live in Northern NH, in my hometown. I have enjoyed reading and writing since I was a young child and wrote poetry since I can remember. Through my school years, I took every opportunity to take a literature or creative writing class. I worked in finance for 28+ years until Feb. 2012 when the company downsized and I lost my job. The opportunity to pursue a lifelong dream of writing a novel came about when a Facebook friend encouraged me to try after reading a couple blurbs I spit out upon being asked some advice! I took my vivid imagination, my gift of words which I attribute to God, and wrote my first novel Another Man's Treasure. Admittedly, I fell in love with my own characters and continued their story with my second novel Undiscovered Treasure.

I write romance/erotica and at some point in the future want to try my hand at paranormal and adventure/action. My biggest inspiration is my sister Jennifer. She has stood behind me all the way and given me so much emotional support. Along with her, I have some amazing friends who I refer to as "my cheerleaders". They keep me motivated along my writing adventure. When I am not writing, I have to admit I am an electronic junkie. If it has a push button, I either have it or want it!

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Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7103509.Wendy_Jay
Twitter https://twitter.com/SweetSinNH
LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=69946134

Blurb:

Jude Delaney…A dark haired Adonis with a slightly kinky side. He fell in love with a red haired beauty in high school, only to have her torn from him and sent away. Miranda, his first love…his only love.

Ross Guthrie…A tall, sexy man who carries a gun. Jude’s best friend from college. More brother than friend. Ross now works for the FBI and his assignment sends him to Jude’s hometown…to protect Miranda.

Miranda Jones…A sassy red-head. She takes charge of her life and runs from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Hank Castile. Leaving California behind, Miranda moves back home…and right into Jude’s loving arms. Two best friends…Both determined to protect this woman at all costs. Will Jude and Ross have what it takes to save Miranda from Hank Castile…the man who abused her and now wants her dead?

Buy links:
Kindle : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DBGE8AI
NOOK: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/another-mans-treasure-wendy-jay/1115864472?ean=2940044604810
Paperback: http://www.lulu.com/shop/wendy-jay/another-mans-treasure/paperback/product-21064424.html
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/326375

Excerpt:

Jude looked in the rearview mirror at the old farmhouse. He loved that old house where Grandpa Joe lived, where he was raised and eventually where Jude was raised. The town named the road after Grandpa Joe because at one time he owned most of the land surrounding it. He sold off parcels of land to local folks who wanted to build homes and start families. He loved family above all else, especially his grandson, Jude. Before he died, he gave Jude the deed to the farmhouse. His Grandpa’s words stayed with Jude all these years. “Jude, don’t ever sell this parcel of land. Keep it in the Delaney family.”

True to his word, Jude kept the farmhouse, moved in right after college and made the necessary repairs. The house was pretty big for a single guy, but if it was important to Grandpa, then it was important to him. After all, Grandpa Joe had raised him since he was 12 and he owed his life to him. Memories of Grandpa Joe always brought a smile to Jude’s face. Lost in thought, Jude flew past the Jones’ house at a rate of speed that would have brought a hefty fine if he had been caught.

Who the fuck is that? Looking over his sunglasses in the rearview mirror, he saw a redhead amidst a cloud of dust and dirt yelling obscenities and flailing her arms.

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Angling for Love Blog Blitz

Welcome to Lea Barrymire, who is on a two day blog blitz to promote her new release, Angling for Love! She's giving away a $15 gift card to Amazon or Barnes and Noble, but you have to jump on this giveaway quickly! It only lasts  for two days!!

Angling for Love

Release: 10/2/2013
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Book Length: Plus Novel
Erotic Romance
Contemporary Menage
Flame rating: Scorching

Dates: 10/2 thru 10/4/2013

Tour long Giveaway: $15 GC to Amazon, B&N or ARe

Blurb:

Arin Walters decides that after ending her long-term relationship with her cheating boyfriend, she needs a vacation in the Montana mountains. She packs her fly-fishing gear and heads off for a week of relaxation and emotional healing.

Brent and Jared have been best friends since childhood. The abuse they suffered as children binds them together. They want a woman to share and build a life with but they’ve been burned in the past.

When Arin shows up at their fishing lodge, sparks fly and all three feel the beginning of something they crave—acceptance and love. Now they must hope that the passion between them is enough to help them leave the past behind.

Purchase Link: Ellora’s Cave http://www.ellorascave.com/angling-for-love.html

Excerpt:

Brent’s grunt brought Jared back from his thoughts. Brent was the polar opposite of Jared—probably why they made such good friends. He was stuffy and immaculately dressed, tidy and organized. Jared was none of those things. He was the heart and soul of the pair. He was the messy, unorganized romantic. Brent was the planner and the brains of the operation.

“You’ve known her for, what, two hours? Already you’re in love? Damn, man, this was the fastest yet,” Brent sneered. He raised his eyes off the newspaper for a moment, then shook it out, delving back into its pages.

“Shut your face. You’ll see—just wait. You’re gonna go ga-ga over her nerdy perfection.” Jared threw his head back against the chair and sighed. “I can’t wait to get her between us, man. She’s a little shy now, but I can feel the fire just under her skin. And the best part? She loves what we do. You should’ve seen her talking about her old man and the trips they used to take. She was almost vibrating with the joy of it all. I can’t wait to get her in a stream and watch her face as she hooks the first beast.” He groaned and closed his eyes. “I’m gettin’ hard just thinking about it.”

“You’ve got it bad.”

“I know. Just be nice when she comes down, okay? Don’t do the normal grumpy-puss that scares off all the females. Don’t you want to find someone? I mean, we’ve talked about kids and life beyond bachelorhood.” He slowly raised his head and found Brent staring. “Don’t you want that happiness for us?”

“Of course I do. We’ve talked this to death. But wishing for a girl and finding one are two different things. Just because you want to find a woman to stay doesn’t mean that the next one who shows up single is going to be her. You need to stop throwing your heart out there.”

“And you need to stop keeping yours caged. How is anyone supposed to fall in love with you if you’re grumpy and surly all the time?” Jared could feel his anger mounting. “I can’t do all the work, dude. If we’re going to find someone to love us enough to stay, you have to be willing to try too.”

“You don’t think I try? Really?” Brent sat up. “Who do you think puts you back together every fucking time you get your heart stomped on? I watch you fall for these girls I know are only out to get laid. But you do it anyway, time after time. What am I supposed to do? Fall for them too so we can be bawling women after they leave?”

About Lea Barrymire 

Lea lives in Western New York with her hubby, three children, and miscellaneous critters. Before the rugrats, she lived a life of adventure, following her husband all over Europe with the US military. She’s slept in a car outside Paris, drove six hours just to see tulips in the Netherlands, and knocked ash from her shoes at Pompeii. Now she spends her time in life’s adventures at soccer games, PTA meetings and school plays.

Lea has loved reading from a very young age, spending many sleepless nights devouring books. Science fiction and paranormal were her favorite genres to read as a teenager, and that love bled into her adult life. She started writing during a bout of insomnia, to fill time, and found it filled a creative void. Now she communes regularly with the characters in her head and tries not to laugh out loud when they say something funny.

When Lea isn’t reading, writing or corralling kids, she enjoys watching movies and sciencey shows, or just kicking back and listening to some music.



Find Lea on her Website – Facebook – Twitter - Blog

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- Entering this contest means you have read, understood, and agree with all rules and regulations stated.- Entrants must be 18 or older (or age of majority in your country) to enter and to win.- No purchase necessary.- Void where prohibited.- All stated rules are subject to change without notification or reason given.- Chances of winning vary widely based on the number of entries received.- Prize is as stated. No substitutions or exchanges. Residence of the United States only.

- Contest host/organizer is not responsible to misrepresented/mis-typed email addresses, spam filters, mailer demons, and other internet wackiness that may crop up at the time of winner notification.

- Winners are final.- Contest Starts 00:01EST October 2, 2013 and Ends 12:59EST October 4, 2013 and open to US residence participants ONLY- Winners will be notified via email, twitter, or facebook no later than 12:00EST October 8, 2013 -Respond by date to collect prize is 14 days from notification date

Jessica Lee Scavenger Hunt!

Heat Rising

Series: Book 3- Kinkaid Wolf Pack
Genre: MM Paranormal Erotic Romance
Flame rating: Scorching
Released: 7/29/2013
Word count: 56K

Tour long Giveaway: $40 Amazon or B&N gift card of their choice plus a custom wolf silver and leather cuff bracelet.

Dates: 7/29 thru 8/16/2013

Super Duper Important- Scavenger Hunt Instructions:

Each stop contains a question that must be answered to earn the extra points/entries. The questions can be answered by reading the blurb, excerpt or visiting earlier posts. The answers MUST be entered in the Rafflecopter. Have fun and good luck!

The Question and Rafflecopter are at the end of the post!

Tour Schedule

Candlelight Book Promotions 7/29- Mon A.M. Griffin 7/29- Mon Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads 7/30- Tue Anya Richards 7/31- Wed For Whom The Books Toll 8/1- Thur Jayne Kingston 8/2- Fri Close Encounters with the Night Kind 8/3- SAT AJ Jarrett 8/5- Mon Unearthly Musings 8/6- Tue All I Want and More 8/7- Wed For the Love of Bookends 8/8- Thur Kick Start Your Heart Romance 8/9- Fri Library Mosaic 8/12- Mon Nightstand Novels 8/13- Tue The Jeep Diva 8/15- Thur Lea Barrymire 8/16- Fri

Bio: 

Jessica Lee is an EPIC eBook Award winning and bestselling author of paranormal romance. She lives in the southeastern United States with her husband and son. Jessica loves writing and can't wait for that quiet time each day when her son is in school, and she can get lost in another place and world with the fantastical, sexy creatures in her head.

She's a member of Romance Writers of America, Carolina Romance Writers, and FF&P.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicaleenovels
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jessleenovels
website: http://www.jessicaleenovels.com/

Blurb:

Landry Michaels, lead enforcer for the KinKaid pack has a secret. Well…make that more than one. He’s in love with the alpha’s sister, Rosa, and his best friend, Kaleb. Wouldn’t be so bad if having either of them was in the realm of possibility. Landry’s past, and his present, contain one too many stains, making him a bad fit for the pack’s beauty. And when it comes to Kaleb… The fact the male is straight is only the beginning of why he’s “hands off”.

Kaleb Dalton is a male who has it all. A great family. A job that allows him to work every day with his best friend, Landry. Everything should be great, right? Except for the fantasies about his partner that plague his days, and the desires for Rosa that taunt him in his dreams at night. Two people, if he had half a brain, who should not be on his short list for lovers. As a male who’s earned his reputation as a player, settling down with Rosa is out of the question. As for Landry…? Kaleb’s heterosexual, born and breed from one of the top families in the pack—so what the hell is the other male doing in his daydreams?

Ever since she was a little girl, Rosa Kinkaid has had Landry and Kaleb’s attention. But it was never anything serious. They were friends. Besides, there has always been plenty of time for her to choose a lover—a mate. Her family needed her, and they came first. Until now...

Rosa's going into heat.

But that's not their only problem. The KinKaid and Gregorson pack are on the verge of war. And there are long-buried family secrets, feelings, and hidden desires rising to the surface along with Rosa’s heat. Some will be shocking and others more disturbing than any of them are prepared to handle.

Buy Links:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E56MGOS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00E56MGOS&linkCode=as2&tag=jeslee-20

B&N: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E56MGOS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00E56MGOS&linkCode=as2&tag=jeslee-20

ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-heatrisingakinkaidwolfpackstory-1248854-340.html

Excerpt:

Hated her body’s betrayal by how quickly it became aroused, especially these past couple of weeks. Her heat was rising too soon. Yet, whether she was ready or not, Rosa wouldn’t be able to hide her condition or refuse the desire to mate for too much longer. But until then, she would fight its lure with every ounce of resistance she could muster. And for as long as possible.

Her mate would be chosen when Rosa deemed it time, not because she was forced to do so by lust.

“What’s going on?” Rosa asked, finally able to kick her diaphragm and voice box back into action. “Is Evin okay?”

“These two ransacked the alpha’s home earlier,” Landry stated. “We caught them before they managed to cross back over to their grounds.”

Rosa growled and shot the thugs a look that said she was about two seconds from clawing their eyes out if her twin was harmed. “And my brother?”

“He’s fine.” This time Kaleb spoke up. “It was Mason he was concerned about. He’d gone missing, and for a while there, Evin believed these bastards had him.”

“Oh, my God.” Rosa closed her eyes. Evin had to have been frantic. His distress must have been what she’d sensed while she was sleeping, and why he’d been too distracted to answer her call. She lifted her eyelids and fixed her gaze on the enforcers. “But he’s okay as well?”

Kaleb nodded. “Mason just got home. Doesn’t look as if his absence had anything to with these two.” He gave a slight yank on the Halo. His prisoner snarled and grasped at the stricture around his throat. “When we left, it looked like the alpha and his mate were about to have a serious…talk—if you know what I mean.” Kaleb gave her a lopsided grin and tugged on his prisoner, towing him forward to the enforcer’s SUV.

“Probably not the best time for a visit,” Kaleb added as he made his way around her.

“What are you doing out here in the middle of the night?” Landry shoved his captive in the same direction Kaleb had traveled.

Question:

What is the name of the weapon Landry uses to subdue his prisoner?

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Shae Shannon "Always and Forever" Blog Tour

Always and Forever

Series: Decadent Delights
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Menage Romance
Flame rating: Scorching
Released: 6/6/2013
Publisher: Siren BookStrand
Word count: 54K

Tour long Giveaway:

4 eBook sets of Decadent Delights series

Bio:

Shae Shannon was born in California where she lived until the age of 13. Her family decided to uproot and move to a small town in Oklahoma. It was fate, Karma, or coincidence that had put both Shae and her future husband on the paths of destiny and love. She spotted him in the back of a pickup truck while cruising town, his hot sexiness capturing her attention and her heart. One introduction later and she knew that he was her soul mate. Dustin was also from California, and had grown up only 30 miles from her.

After marriage, Dustin joined the Army. They spent 9 years in northern New York and 4 years in Georgia. He served 3 tours overseas, and numerous stateside training exercises. It was during the long, stressful, lonesome deployments that Shae found she could escape into imagination and majestically teleport into juicy books. Her most prized gift came in the form of a kindle, sent from her husband in Iraq. She quickly filled her digital library, and adds to it every week.

They are blessed with three kids ages 16, 10, and 5. Two dogs, a hamster, and a fish make for a chaotic crazy daily routine that Shae handles like a pro, and with a lot of humor.

Needing to branch out more, Shae picked up her laptop and began to write, allowing her boisterous imagination to fly. After what seemed like an eternity, she finally created her first novel that soon became published by Siren Publishing. She was finally on the path of her dreams of becoming an author.

Shae currently lives Oklahoma, where the tea is sweet, the grass is green, and people still say ma’am and thank you. Every summer, they load up the family and head for the lake for swimming and fishing. There is not a water park or swimming pool in the world that could ever compare to a rope swing and a floaty. The only thing that will change is that Shae will be scribbling and writing as she floats on the water and works on her tan.

You can find me at:
amazon.com/author/shaeshannon
http://about.me/shaeshannon3
blog- http://afterdarkwriters.wordpress.com/
website- http://www.shaeshannon3.wix.com/romanceauthor
facebook- http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/shae.shannon.35
facebook fan page- http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Shae-Shannon/488117577907254
Manic Readers- http://www.manicreaders.com/ShaeShannon/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/ShaeShannon3 Goodreads: goodreads.com/shaeshannon

Book One: The Beginning of Eternity

Blurb:

The most exciting event of Chloe Kent’s life had been opening a coffee shop with her best friend Amy. Amy, who has wild and colorful sexual encounters regularly, finds it her duty to change her obsolete love life. One girls' night out turns Chloe’s ordinary life upside down. When she runs into the man of her dreams, her libido goes into overdrive. She has finally found someone that is a hot, mouthwatering, pantie-twisting party of orgasms wrapped up in a sexy hunk of a man who just happens to be a vampire. Just when things start to heat up, someone wants to sacrifice her. Freakin’ figures. Gabriel Jacobs has been waiting centuries for his one and only mate. He must work to capture her heart, while protecting her from an ancient evil vampire with a self-made Frankenstein army. With his growing need to claim and protect her, their destiny is on the line. Can this be their beginning of eternity?

Buy Links:
Bookstrand: www.bookstrand.com/the-beginning-of-eternity Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Eternity-Decadent-Publishing-ebook/dp/B00CIVXU7O

Book Two: Always and Forever

An alpha wolf, and an alpha panther—both of which are hot, sexy, brick walls of ooh-la-la wrapped up in "yes please, give me more"—decide to pursue Giselle Shalay, things explode in a supernova of desire and need. She is torn between what her body craves and what her mind protests. She is a free-spirited, independent witch who could never succumb to the role of an obedient, mindless, submissive wife. Aiden Grey refuses to share Giselle, whether Brandon Knight is meant to mate her or not. Brandon tries to show him reason, but any discussions end up in blows. When push comes to shove, he turns to his pack and declares war against the panthers in a fight to win her hand.

Can they come to terms with what fate has dealt and work together in convincing Giselle that her place is with them, or will egos and misconceived ideas keep destiny from joining their hearts forever?

Buy Links: Bookstrand http://www.bookstrand.com/always-and-forever-shannon

Excerpt:

Brandon spotted her from across the room. He was thunderstruck and rendered paralyzed. She was the most magically, erotically, sensually, gorgeous woman he had ever laid eyes on. Her movements were like a spell, weaving around her in a web of delight. When he was able to pick his chin up off the floor, he darted in her direction. A low rumble oscillated in the caverns of his chest, threatening to exit in a roar. Mine.

Giselle let go. Dancing was more than fun to her. It was a way of life. Her witch heritage used dance for many spells and rituals. It was part of her being, allowing her to shimmy and sway all stresses away. She was barely aware of the body that had pressed up against her from behind. The movements coming from her esoteric dance partner fueled the fire that had cast inside of her. She ground backward, against the steel structure who met her sway for glorious sway. She dipped down, entwining her arms as she went to touch the floor and arch her way back up. Without skipping a beat, she was turned and embraced in the cage of enormous arms. Her surprise was evident, but instead of her stopping or freezing momentarily, her mouth curved into a flirtatious grin at the violet-eyed, sexy hunk of meat holding her. She began testing him, intensifying her moving and curving against his body. She fluttered her way down his towering length, keeping her face a breath away from his body until she reached his crotch. Giselle lingered there for a moment, continuing her grinding to the beat of the song, before slowly making her ascent. A feral look flashed in his eyes.
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Amielise Gable "The Good Sister" Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to Amielise Gable, on her "The Good Sister" Scavenger Hunt! The prizes include a $25 Amazon gift card and three copies of "The Good Sister". Have fun, and good luck!

The Good Sister

Genre: Contemporary Light Romance
Flame rating: Warm
Released: April 30, 2013
Publisher: Gypsy Angel Books
Word count: 60K

Super Duper Important- Scavenger Hunt Instructions:

There are 10 (ten) stops for this Scavenger Hunt. Each stop contains a picture/button with a letter on it. All 10 letters form a message or phrase that is associated with the book. The letters are scattered randomly to the hosts. You will need to collect all 10, unscramble them, and then enter the decoded message in the Rafflecopter for the ‘extra entries’. Good luck!

Bio:

For as long as she can remember, Amielise Gable has been a fan of books, writing her first book on fruits and vegetables at age seven. Ever since, she has remained a voracious reader, and later, a book reviewer.

THE GOOD SISTER, a contemporary romance, is her first full length release.

In her spare time, Amie enjoys gardening, photography, and old black and white movies where the hero always gets the heroine.

Visit her blog at: http://www.amielise.com

Blog:  http://www.amielise.com

Twitter: @amielise

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amielise-Gable/306124566187099

Blurb:

After her mother’s sudden death, Ryanne Myers is home again. It has been fifteen years since she escaped Mount Pleasant and everyone and everything in it. Now she must oversee the closing of her mother’s affairs.

The only bright spot is Ryanne’s blossoming friendship with boarder CJ Richter. Ryanne senses that CJ just might be her soul mate, but the handsome excavator is somewhat of a standoffish loner.

After an unthinkable event, Ryanne’s life spins out of control, and she must deal not only with her grasping, selfish sister, but also a manipulative, wannabe suitor. CJ offers Ryanne a way out, but at what price? Beware: Everyone has secrets in Mount Pleasant…And they enjoy them!

Drama, romance, mystery, and murder, all centered around a little town. THE GOOD SISTER is an outstanding debut novel from Amielise Gable. Ms. Gable presents the reader with a unique love story with a cast of endearing yet almost misfits, who each have their own foibles as well as qualities that make them dear to the reader’s heart.

5 Stars TOP PICK Night Owl Romance

Excerpt:

Opening the front door, she found herself standing across from the stranger, who wore a black knit cap pulled down low on his forehead. His eyes hidden behind mirrored sunglasses, and his body shrouded by a heavy black jacket. 

“I’m looking for Miss Myers,” he informed her.

She detected an ever so slight trace of an indefinable accent in his deep voice. “That’s me. You must be from the excavation team.”

“I’m the owner. My name is CJ Richter.”

She noticed how large his hand was when she shook it and how he towered over her. “Come on in. I guess you’re going to be my boarder for the next few months.”

“Well, Miss, it will be just for the minimum amount of time it takes to finish the job.”

He was just as anxious to leave as she was to get back to London and away from this mess. Good, she thought. Maybe that means he’ll finish the job ahead of schedule.

“Would you like a cup of coffee…ah…CJ?”

“That would be great, Miss.”

He followed her into the kitchen and she took his jacket and hung it over the back of a chair, but he waited until she offered him a seat before he sat. As she turned to place a steaming mug of black coffee in front of him, she caught her breath. He had removed his sunglasses. Not only were his eyes green, but ethereal. She had never seen anyone with eyes like his. They were spellbinding, and she wondered, if she looked long enough into his unique eyes, could they hypnotize her?

Quickly, she recovered and turned her attention back to the coffee before he noticed her stare. Or had he already noticed?

Buy Links: 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Good-Sister-ebook/dp/B00CMX3V5Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367684987&sr=8-1&keywords=amielise+gable

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id644389709

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1115241143?ean=2940016699141

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Danica Avet "Caption This" Tour

Woot! It's a fun tour, in honor of Danica Avet's new release, Primal Flavor, Book Three in the Cajun Heat Series. When you get a taste of Book One, Primal Song, from the excerpt in this post, I think you'll want to buy all three books!

Make sure to read the instructions for the Caption This contest, and have at it!

Primal Flavor

Series: Cajun Heat
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Flame rating: Sorching
Released: 7/2/2013
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Word count: 80K

Tour long Giveaway: $50 gift card (Amazon, B&N or ARe) and set of 3 ‘Primal’ ebooks 

Book Specific ‘Caption This’ Contest:

To enter the Book specific ‘caption this’ contests you need to add your ‘caption’ as a comment on this blog. The author will be selecting a winner for each book-level contest from the captions left throughout the tour. Winners will be selected by author based on actual comments, not on random selection. ‘Best Caption’ wins. Make sure to leave your EMAIL address along with your caption in the comments. Winners will be notified via email.

Bio: 

Danica Avet was born and raised in the wilds of South Louisiana (that would be somewhere around Houma) where mosquitoes are big enough to carry off small children and there are only two seasons: hot and hotter. With a BA in History, she figured there were enough fry cooks in the world and decided to try her hand at writing.
Danica is the lucky pet of a compulsively needy dog and two cats. The pitter-patter of little feet has been known to make her break out into a cold sweat.
Writing is how she gives the voices in her head a way out. When she isn’t writing, working or contemplating the complexities of the universe, she spends time gathering inspiration from her insane family, reads far more than any sane person would want to, and watches hot burly men chase an oblong ball all over a field.
WEBSITE:http://danicaavet.com
http://www.facebook.com/DanicaAvet
http://twitter.com/@DanicaAvet
BLOG: http://danicaavet.wordpress.com/
EMAIL: danica.avet@gmail.com

Blurb: 

Deputy Daisy Picou is not impressed when Ram Reinhardt prowls into town all rock star swagger and big cat ego. She’s been burned by a lion before and has no intention of playing the fool twice. But with one scorching glance the mating frenzy ignites and passion trumps reason. An intense first encounter levels Daisy’s reservations—and most of her living room. And she’s not so sure she minds.

Ram Reinhardt has burned through and brushed aside just about every adrenaline-inducing thrill life’s thrown at him. But Daisy sets the gold standard for a premium rush. Her combative personality should turn him off, but every time they fight they end up in bed, or on the floor, or against a wall—and the sex is always more combustible than the time before. He’s not about to give that up. Ever.

Buy Links: 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Primal-Song-Cajun-Heat-ebook/dp/B008SEBBDK
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/primal-song-danica-avet/1112392569?ean=9781419941085
Ellora’s Cave: http://www.ellorascave.com/primal-song.html

Excerpt:

“I can’t do this,” she whispered.

“My nose tells me otherwise.”

Some big-ass bear she turned out to be. She wilted at his words. Her robe slid off her shoulders to pool on the floor, the tie having given up the fight when he knocked her down. He bent his knees so the hard crown of his cock nestled right up against the slick lips of her pussy and glided back and forth. Her heart thumped in time with his slow, easy movements. Her cheeks burned with embarrassment and arousal at how wet she was for him, for a complete fucking stranger.

“I…physically, yes, I can do this, but I shouldn’t,” she protested weakly. Hell, she leaned forward and arched her hips back.

Ram’s cock settled between her folds, their combined slickness helping him slide along her groove. Her breath hitched every time the head of his cock brushed over her clit. She clenched her hands into fists against the wall, rocking her hips back to meet his gentle thrusts.

“Why not?” he whispered against her nape. His fingers pinched and teased her nipples. “Why not enjoy this?”

Yeah, why not? You want him, he wants you. It isn’t like he wants to mate you. It’s just sex. Oh the temptation was there, or rather behind her with a huge cock and clever hands, but she’d promised herself she’d settle down. This was not settling down and being responsible. This was insanity.

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Jayne Kingston's Key Party!

Key Party

Series: Mischievous Matchmaker Book 1
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Flame rating: Sorching
Released: 6/5/2013
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Tour long Giveaway: $25 from Amazon or B&N and one pdf copy of a title from Jayne's backlist
Dates: 6/5 thru 6/23/2013

Bio:

When Jayne Kingston was growing up she spent many hours daydreaming about a time when she could flee the too-small town in Ohio where she grew up and run laughing for the sunny West Coast. Of course she stuck around and raised her family in that small town instead, and doesn’t regret it for a moment. Now she spends her days dreaming about the delicious fun two people can have while falling in love.

Find Jayne Here:
Website: http://www.jaynekingston.com
Email: jayne@jaynekingston.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaynekingston.writer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/jayne_kingston
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5806691.Jayne_Kingston

Blurb: 

After five years of living abroad, Rachel has returned to Chicago. As a welcome-home present, one of her best friends throws a ‘70s-style key party. A night of mingling and anonymous sex with one of Petra’s hunky friends seems perfect.

Petra knows about the crush Rachel had on Ben in college, and she rigs the game so Rachel ends up with the very fine young doctor. But Petra doesn’t know the whole story. Rachel never told her friend about the scorching-hot make-out session that is now Rachel’s go-to sexual fantasy.

And neither of them could know Ben is more than looking forward to showing Rachel every carnal moment she missed when she left without finishing what they’d started that night.

Buy Links:
Ellora’s Cave: http://www.ellorascave.com/key-party.html
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Key-Party-Mischievous-Matchmaker-ebook/dp/B00D93NN40

Excerpt

The door closed with a click behind them and suddenly she was in his arms, her hands pressed over the fine silk of his vest and her body touching his from chest to knee. He held her tight to him, one arm around her waist and the other buried in her hair, angling her head so he could take her mouth in a long, deep kiss.

Her knees buckled when his tongue dove into her mouth. Pure, electric charges crackled and snapped through every one of her nerve endings as he groaned deeply and pulled her even closer. Her hands slid slowly over his chest and shoulders until they were buried in his thick black hair.

“Christ, Rachel,” he whispered, pressing his forehead to hers. “Seeing you naked the other night took my breath away, but you in a suit is… pornographic.”

She shivered despite the temperature rising in her body. “Ben.”

“I know.” He lifted his head. His eyes were dark, pupils dilated wide. “It’s completely inappropriate to drag you off and molest you when I should be sitting in on the next interview, but I couldn’t help myself.”

“Yes, inappropriate is a good word,” she agreed, finding it thrilling when he pulled back slightly to look her over top to toe again anyway.

She loved the way he made her feel delicate when he held her in his arms.

And she loved the way he was looking at her at that moment.

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