TRUST IN ME by Skye Warren

Mia may be a whore, but that will all be over soon. She’ll free the shipment of human cargo from her mobster boyfriend, a.k.a. her owner, and, if she’s lucky, die in the process. But luck abandons her yet again when she finds out that the security expert in charge of the shipment is none other than her childhood crush, Tyler Martinez. Turns out he’s an FBI undercover agent with the same goal as Mia. Though he doesn’t trust her, Tyler and Mia must work together to free the slaves – and stay alive. Trust In Me is a dark story of erotic pain and incipient romance, spiraling ever faster toward betrayal or redemption.

Skye Warren writes unapologetic erotica for those who like a little struggle with their sex, a little pain with their relationships. Her books are raw, sexual and perversely romantic. Visit www.skyewarren.com to read the free erotic romance and femdom erotica stories.

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Thank you so much for the opportunity to share my newest release, Trust in Me. It’s dark erotica, which means it explores taboo themes like captivity and erotic pain, overlayed with romantic suspense. If you’re up for something dangerous, disturbing and erotic, take a look… TRUST IN ME by Skye Warren 

 

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Love Again author Sabrina Luna

 It's my pleasure to have fellow Love again author Sabrina Luna. She is here today to tell us a bit about herself and her story Crazy for You.

 

Over the last few weeks I've been interviewing each author (besides myself) here on the blog. L3ets' get to know Sabrina.

Tell us about yourself:  

My name’s Sabrina Luna and I currently live in Charlotte, North Carolina.  When I’m not busy, I enjoy meeting up with my “geek” friends for movies & munchies, haunting bookstores and creating art.

How did you select your pen-name?   

It’s made up from my birth name (Sabrina) and the last part of an old internet screen name (Luna).  It’s very special to me & I call it my ‘soul’ name because, to me, it reflects who I am.

Do you prefer?

Milk Chocolate or Dark?  I love both! 

Coffee or Tea?  I love coffee (all kinds) & also enjoy a good iced tea made with Green Tea & lemongrass & mint –Mmmm!

Vodka or Tequila?  I’m not big on either one, but I do enjoy a splash of whiskey in my coffee now and then.

Romance or a Thriller?  I enjoy both!  To me, if it’s a good story, it’ll make your heart race, either way!

Mystery or Horror?  I’m not big on horror, but a good mystery will get me hooked.

Did you always want to be an author? 

 I love books!  I love stories!  I love libraries!  So, the answer is yes!  To me, having your name on a book is a bit of immortality because, long after you’re gone, your stories will hopefully be read by others for years to come.  J 

What authors had an impact on you growing up and as an adult?  

 Growing up I read Walt Disney fairy tales and enjoyed the Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys mystery series.  I became an even bigger reader in my adult years when I discovered erotic romance & urban fantasy.  I enjoy such authors as Neil Gaiman, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Angela Knight, Laurell K. Hamilton & Jim Butcher, to name just a few.

Did anyone in your life influence you or encouraged you to be a writer?

 My parents were both big readers, so I was very encouraged to read by them.  Later, I was blessed to have several teachers who encouraged me (even though I did get in ‘trouble’ for writing in class instead of doing my class assignments).  Plus, after attending my first sci-fi convention, I was inspired by all the authors there and learned a lot from hearing them speak about the writing craft.  Later, I joined a local RWA group which gave me further inspiration & information.  All these wonderful folks have inspired me in many ways in my writing ventures!

What is your writing atmosphere like?  

 I have an office in the house where I can sit down, surrounded by shelves of books & a cup of coffee within arm’s reach, and write.  I don’t write longhand anymore, but will jot down notes or outlines on paper.  I find it so much easier to use my computer now and a good Word program with spell-check. 

What is your favorite aspect or writing? Your least favorite?  My favorite aspect is when I get into the ‘flow’ of a story and it carries me through until the end.  My least favorite aspect is waiting to receive the final product, either the ebook or print version. 

What drew to the Love, Again Anthology?

I love the idea of finding love again.  It’s that whole second (maybe even third or fourth) chance to allow someone special into your life & heart.  Yeah, I’m such a romantic!  LOL!

How did you decide on your story plot? 

 It’s a basic idea I’d had for a while and when I started outlining the story, it flowed and writing it came easy.  So, I knew I was suppose to tell this story.

How did you choose your characters names and location for your story?

   I often get a ‘vibe’ on character names, plus the location is the current city I live it and surrounding areas, even though some of the places are fictional.  But the location is based on Charlotte because it’s an enjoyable, interesting city to live in.

Crazy for You by Sabrina Luna

Shawn Flint wants to rekindle the spark between him and Erica Kelly when he surprises her by flying in for his stepsister’s wedding.  But Erica is still cautious and wants to keep their affair a secret.  Can Shawn overcome her protest and convince her that he is totally crazy for her?

Love, Again is available

Print:  Ruby Lioness Press

Digital:  Ruby Lioness Press/ Amazon / Barns & Noble

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Playing the Game by Stephanie Queen

What would happen if the “priest” of basketball, the man most admired by all dedicated superstar athletes, Barry Dennis, met his match?

And his match was a woman?

Roxanne didn’t set out to figure what made the superstar tick, but she found out.

Playing the Game: about more than a ball

 

Excerpt

 “Damn it,” Roxanne muttered. Her drink had splashed on her dress. The crowd was dense. Looking right, and then left, at the partygoers around her, she took a surreptitious glance down to inspect the damage.

A very large, dark, wet spot spread over her left breast. Luckily it was only ice water. Or maybe not so lucky, on second thought. She watched in horror as the red silk material clung to her skin.

“Double damn. My nipple is showing!” This time she forgot to keep her comment under her breath.

“Now that I’d like to see.” The man appeared from nowhere, towering beside her. He watched her reflection in the floor to ceiling window.

The heat of embarrassment ignited her face. The man was no gentleman. Her embarrassment turned to anger in a flash. She jutted her breast out for him to see.

“You can look all you want,” she dared, wanting to shift the discomfort to him.

She thought she’d succeeded, until the signature dimpled half-grin split his face.

“I’m Barry Dennis.” He held out his free hand for her to shake. He held a bottle of beer in the other. The famous lopsided smirk remained in place.

“Must be my lucky night.” She ignored his hand.

He laughed.

Biting her lip, she reminded herself to behave professionally. He was the star attraction at this gala and they were both there to raise money for a good cause.

“I’m Roxanne Monet.” She shook his hand. She eyed him, wondering if he’d dare to say something about her nipple.

“I know who you are. I watched you get fired from your job at the TV studio a few days ago. You were supposed to interview me.” Unrestrained amusement shone in his eyes now and his grin widened. She was really starting to dislike this guy.

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Saving Sydney by Jenny Lyn Review and Giveaway

Sydney Carson doesn’t have room in her life for the complications of a relationship. Her life is busy enough, what with having to referee her parent’s separation, keep her playboy brother out of trouble, and still manage to run her family’s busy real estate investment firm. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for personal needs.

But after bumping in to high school friend, Reece Myers, and feeling the searing heat of their instant chemistry, Sydney figures that finding time for the occasional hour of mind-numbing sex certainly couldn’t hurt. Or could it?

Reece Myers has finally gotten his life where he wants it. His blue-collar bar is a success, he’s got good friends, and a building nest egg in the bank. The only thing missing is the right woman to share that life with. He thinks he’s found her in the form of one long-legged, gorgeous redhead from his past, but the hard part is convincing Sydney it’s worth a shot.

Going in, Reece knows Sydney has money, but her sweetness and unassuming nature make it easy to ignore. However, when their personal and professional lives clash, the vast difference in their bottom lines shocks him back to reality. Can he overcome his insecurities for a chance at a future with the woman of his dreams?

My thoughts on Saving Sydney:

 Reece and Sydney have known each other for a long time and their paths cross once again. Their 'relationship' is for pure pleasure only because Sydney wants it that way, but Reece wants more.

Sydney is rich, a workaholic , and is the glue that keeps her crumbling family together. Her first marriage to Todd ended because she doesn't have the time to put into a relationship when she is married to her job.

When Sydney asks Reece to be her date for a function, they share an incredible night together that changes everything. Sydney is left confused and not ready to embrace the feeling she has for him. She throws herself into work and putting out the media fir started by her father's bad choice.

Reece is dying inside that it has been days since that incredible night and she hasn't called or stopped by to see him. He wants to give her the space he knows she needs but at what cost to him?

 Saving Sydney is a beautifully written story about second chances.

Were you can buy Saving Sydney

Breathless Press   

 

Amazon 

 

Bookstrand

 

1 Place for Romance

Bookstrand

Where you can connect with Jenny Lyn on line:

 

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Now for the giveaway! Jenny Lyn will give away a copy of Saving Sydney to one luck commentator.

All you have to do is leave a comment with your email address!

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Love, Again author Autumn Jones Lake

 It's my pleasure to have fellow Love again author. She is here today to tell us a bit about herself and her story This Time it’s Different.

 

Over the next few weeks I'll be interviewing each author (besides myself) here on the blog.their.

Autumn, tell us about yourself:

Let’s see…I’m self-employed which I enjoy because my boss is awesome! It’s also hard because I only have one employee. I won the husband lottery. I can’t imagine life without him. We have four rescue dogs so life is never dull. I love to travel, read, write, listen to music and see my favorite bands live.

How did you select your pen-name?

It’s a combination of my favorite season, a family name and the English translation of my name. When I showed my husband the book cover it took him three tries to guess which one was me! Then he said “duh, that should have been obvious!”

Do you prefer?

Milk Chocolate or Dark?

Dark – I try to eat a square every day!

Coffee or Tea?

Tea

Vodka or Tequila?

Neither

Romance or a Thriller?

Hmmm… This one is tough. I love both. Today I am going to say Romance!

Mystery or Horror?

Again, I love both. But my heart belongs to horror. I love horror movies, books, you name it!

 

Did you always want to be an author?

Yes and no. I’ve always been writing something. Short stories, poetry (bad teen angsty poetry that makes me cringe now!) But, I never necessarily thought about publishing any work until the last few years. It takes a lot for me to muster up the courage to show my work to anyone.

What authors had an impact on you growing up and as an adult?

Christopher Pike, Dean Koontz, V.C. Andrews, John Grisham,  – I read a lot of their work as a teenager.

More recently, Charlaine Harris, Annabel Joseph, Kitty Thomas, J.R. Ward, …I’m horrible at remembering names, but those few stand out.  I was lucky enough to meet Charlaine Harris last year and she was very inspiring.

Did anyone in your life influence you or encourage you to be a writer?

My parents. Especially my mother, she was a writer and an English teacher. She wrote for a local paper when I was little and I remember tagging along with her on different assignments. Reading, writing, languages were all very important to her so I grew up with an appreciation for words. My father came to this country as an adult and worked very hard to learn the language. He probably speaks it better than I do. In fact, it’s still not uncommon for him to correct my grammar or spelling now and then!

What is your writing atmosphere like?

It’s really easiest for me to write late at night. I’ve always been a night owl. I like to stick in my earbuds and listen to my Ipod with two of my dogs snoring away next to me.

What is your favorite aspect of writing? Your least favorite?

I am always coming up with all these crazy ideas, so I love just getting them out. Just getting in the zone and letting it all flow.

Least favorite: Finishing something! I’m great at coming up with ideas, but it’s tough for me to really sit and work out stuff to completion. I have an idea of where I want things to go in my head and I hate when I have a hard time getting it out!

 

What drew to the Love, Again Anthology?

I loved the idea of two people getting back together after taking some time to explore who they were outside of the relationship. I think the submission call mentioned high school sweethearts, and I liked that aspect of a couple who had dated as teenagers getting back together as adults.

How did you decide on your story plot?

The inspiration actually came from an advice column I read awhile ago.

How did you choose your characters names and location for your story?

I honestly don’t know. It just pops in my head and if I like it, I stick with it.

This Time it’s Different by Autumn Jones Lake

Sydney Cooper and Maddox Lyons were high school sweethearts, planning to be together forever. Once Maddox’s dreams of music stardom start to come true, he leaves Sydney behind with a broken heart. Four years later, they meet up and sparks fly, but Sydney doesn’t want to be hurt again. How can Maddox convince her This time it’s different?

Love, Again is available

Print:  Ruby Lioness Press

Digital:  Ruby Lioness Press/ Amazon / Barns & Noble

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