Thursday, May 16, 2013

We have another guest author visiting today!


CREAM 

by Zenobia Renquist 
Erotic Vampire IR Romance, MF


BLURB:

She’s entered a world where blood, sex, and cash rules everything around her.

What do a four hundred-year-old vampire and a mid-level necromancer have in common? Money. Jeliyah needs it to pay off the people who trained her and Teaghan enjoys killing to get it. Together they hunt rogue vampires—assuming Teaghan can focus on something other than getting her in bed and Jeliyah doesn’t put a bullet in him first.

The uneasy partnership promises to be lucrative until Teaghan and Jeliyah get on the wrong side of a feud. Jeliyah is forced to use forbidden magic and finds herself bound to a man she should hate—but whom she can’t stop fantasizing about.

Every second they stay alive fuels a growing desire Jeliyah is unwilling to deny. Is it the magic? The danger? The only way to get the answers she craves is to outrun the enemy or kill them. She knows Teaghan’s preference but it’s Jeliyah who must put their mind-blowing sex aside and make the choice that will decide both their fates.


EXCERPT:

First chapter online (link goes live 03 May):
http://drb1stchp.com/2013/05/cream-by-zenobia-renquist/

Teaghan kicked the room door shut behind him and then laid her on the nearest bed. “At least this time you’re not glowing. Let’s not make a habit of this.”
“I feel the same.”
“Then again…” His gaze wandered to her breasts.
Images of Teaghan running his hands over her breasts and teasing her nipples entered her mind. She reared up and smacked him at the same time she brought her other arm up to guard her chest.
Teaghan didn’t react except to grin at her. “You’re flushed, necromancer. Your heart rate jumped too. My little idea get you all hot and bothered?”
She glared at him.
“No? How about this one?”
A mental picture of Teaghan yanking off her panties so he could run his tongue over her clit invaded her mind. The detail was so vivid Jeliyah felt her pussy twitch in anticipation. Damn the man and this stupid mental connection. It might be one way, but she had access to his thoughts and now he wasn’t trying to hide them. “You can’t do that without an invitation.”
“So invite me.”
“Shouldn’t you be going to sleep? The sun is up.”
“Sun’s got nothing to do with me.” He moved closer, planting his hands on either side of her legs and leaning into her. “Invite me.”
Jeliyah scooted back off the bed and away from him. Once on her feet, she said, “Don’t get all cocky just because I took some of your blood, vampire. I told you that was a one-time thing and not to get ideas.”
“Yeah, I heard you but,” he hopped the bed and crowded her against the wall, “here’s the thing. You could have gotten the same results by asking me to open a vein. A simple prick to the finger for a few drops of blood would have sufficed. You kissed me, necromancer.”
“It was a split-second decision. Back off.” She clutched the necrome at her throat and said, “Shield.”
Teaghan laughed as the shield expanded to include him. “Forget something important, did you? Your necromes recognize me now. I’m not a threat.”
Shit. She’d forgotten one of the major side effects of Recognize. Her necromes—and any others made from her blood—no longer worked against Teaghan. There was no way to deactivate Recognize either, just like an invitation once given.
She shoved at his chest but he kept leaning forward until his lips were close to hers.
He said, “Let’s talk about that kiss.”
“It was spur of the moment. It meant nothing.”
“Care to test that theory?”
“You can’t. I haven’t invited you.”
“Kissing is the one thing I don’t need an invitation to do.” He pushed his lips against hers as he forced her hands over her head and pressed his body closer.
Jeliyah couldn’t turn from the kiss, though she tried. This wasn’t fair. Vampires needed permission to enter a person’s body. Why didn’t that extend to kissing? And why was she giving in to his kiss?


AUTHOR Bio and Links: 

Zenobia Renquist lives in her imagination. When not traveling through her fantasy worlds, she can be found in Hawaii living with her husband and two cats.

She is an Air Force brat turned Air Force wife, which means she’s accustomed to travel and does it whenever possible (so long as she doesn’t have to fly). Her favorite pastime is torturing her characters on their way to happily-ever-after for the enjoyment of her readers.

On the few occasions her muse flees the scene of the crime, Zenobia likes to read (comics, manga, and romance), go to the movies, play a few levels of whichever puzzle game has hijacked her interest or experiment with a new chain maille weave.


website - http://zenobiarenquist.com
blog - http://blog.dreneebagby.com
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Author.DRBagby.ZRenquist
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/zenobiarenquist

Buy Links: 
Ellora’s Cave - http://www.ellorascave.com/cream.html

ARe (coming 03 May)


Zenobia will be awarding a $25 Starbucks GC to both a randomly drawn commenter during the tour, and a randomly drawn host. Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here:

http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2013/02/virtual-super-book-blast-cream-by.html

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Sinful Sirens Blog Hop

LINK to participating authors!
Welcome the the Sinful Sirens blog hop! There's 150 participating authors and everyone is giving away a prize. So there's lots of chances to win something. And you have 5 days to visit every blog, leave a comment and your email addy. And while you're here, if you haven't already signed up for my newsletter the form is located at the right.

My giveaway is a $20.00 gift card, to one person, for Bath and Body Works. Just answer the question: What's my favorite coffee at Dunkin Donuts? hint...answer can be found on my who is tory richards link located under Pages at the right


If anyone is interested in reviewing A Perfect Fit or Surrender to Desire in exchange for a FREE copy please let me know.



Monday, May 13, 2013

Please welcome author Tawny Weber!




MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
by Tawny Weber

~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BLURB:

Somewhere on the train is a key witness for a crime involving arson, murder and a high-profile businessman. And reporter Marni Clare will do whatever it takes to get the story—even if it means crashing in a sleeper car that’s she’s not sure she’s reserved. But when she wakes, she finds herself curled up with the man she’s seeking…and he’s hot enough to derail all her plans!
FBI special agent Hunter won’t complain about the wickedly hot blonde in his arms. And maybe it’s the medication he’s on, but he’s even agreed to share his room for the entire journey….
It’s a long trip in close quarters, and within days their berth becomes the scene of some steamy railway romps. But is Marni just having fun…or is she taking Hunter for a ride?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EXCERPT

After a couple of seconds of his death stare, Marni’s smile drooped, then she bit her lip and looked away.

There. He still had it.

The ability to intimidate sweet women. He’d bet he could make babies cry and puppies whimper, too.

“You look grumpy.”

Hunter scowled.

“Really grumpy,” she decided, closing the lid of her laptop, setting it aside and getting to her feet. She glanced at the clock on the wall, then at her watch as if to verify the time. “I’ll bet you’re hungry. We haven’t had anything but coffee in two hours. Want to get breakfast?”

“Look, I can’t do this roommate thing. It was nice enough of you to offer to share, but it’s just not going to work.”

“So you’re leaving?”

“No, you are.”

Her cupid’s bow mouth dropped open and she stared for so long, he wanted to blow on her face to make her blink.

“It’s my berth. I was in it first. Out of the goodness of my heart, I offered to share it with you. So why would I give it up?”

Hunter considered flashing his FBI badge and going the national security route. But he was seriously tired. Tired and sore and empty. He needed a little downtime. He had a week to build a case that would put away the head of one of the biggest criminal organizations on the east coast. He wasn’t going to do that with people bugging him, asking FBI questions and passing him in the hallway muttering “the truth is out there.”

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Tawny Weber has been writing sassy, sexy romances since her first Harlequin Blaze hit the shelves in 2007.  A fan of Johnny Depp, cupcakes and color coordination, she spends a lot of her time shopping for cute shoes, scrapbooking and hanging out on Facebook. 


Readers can check out Tawny’s books at her website or join her Red Hot Readers Club for goodies like free reads, complete first chapter excerpts, recipes, insider story info and much more.  And for a limited time, she has a few open spots on her Street Team!


Social Links:
Website – http://tawnyweber.com
Midnight Special link:   http://tawnyweber.com/books/midnight-special/ 

Purchase Links:
-   Amazon
-   Harlequin
-   Powells
-   iTunes


Tawny will be awarding a bookmark goodie package to one commenter at each stop (bookmark, signed cover flat, post it pad, magnet) and a grand prize of a $25 Amazon / BN (or other bookstore of the winner's choice) GC to one randomly drawn commenter during this tour and her other Book Blast on May 9th.


I will draw one winner from all commenters for the bookmark goodie package and send her their name and email address.

Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here: http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2013/04/super-book-blast-2-midnight-special-by.html

It's Monday!

I survived three days with the little ones while my daughter and her husband took a cruise. I'm glad that I'm able to give them mommy/daddy time together, but it's amazing how exhausting it is when the kids are acting like kids, running and screaming throughout the house. Then I remind myself I'm almost 60 and things aren't as easy as they were 30 years ago. 

I have to share a funny incident between me and my 6 year old granddaughter. We decided to have a Twilight day. She'd already seen the movies but I decided we would skip Breaking Dawn I because she wasn't allowed to watch the bed breaking scene anyways, and I didn't want her watching the whole baby issue thing. Those of you who've watched the series know what I'm talking about.

I can't remember which movie it's in, either New Moon or Eclipse, but it's the scene where Jacob, Bella and a school friend go to the movies. All of a sudden Alivia shouts out with excitement, "Oh yeah, this is where he (meaning Jacob) gets hot!"

So I say excitedly, "Yeah! This is where he gets all buffed up, with ripped abs and nice..." I glance at her and she's looking at me with confusion.

"What do you mean?" she asks.

I think for a moment. And then it dawns on me that she's talking about the scene at the movies where he gets hot, you know, as in fever? 

I actually felt myself blushing!

Sunday, May 12, 2013

HOW TO START A FIGHT

When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the shed, the boat, making beer. Always something more important to me. Finally she
thought of a clever way to make her point.

When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, "When you finish cutting the
grass, you might as well sweep the driveway."

The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Sneak Peak Sunday

Link to participating authors!

Sneak Peak Sunday is where a group of authors gets together and post 6 paragraphs of one of their published books or a WIP.  This week I've decided to post 6 paragraphs of the second book I had published, The Senator's Daughter.


 Chapter 3 

     The elevator door opened and Brent stepped into the hallway just in time to see Sophie disappearing behind the stairwell door. Shooting Tom a look of disgust, he took off after her. If you want something done right, do it yourself. All Tom had to do was escort her to the apartment across the hallway and hold her there until he arrived. It was his fault for not taking into account that Tom’s adventures were strictly limited to office work and not kidnapping. 

Brent knew he had to stop Sophie before she reached
the garage, and security. Senator Adams had spent nearly a week just convincing him to help and now the whole plan was about to go up in smoke. There was no way he was about to face his old friend this early in the game with news of failure. He hit the door running, the force sending it against the wall as he sprinted after her taking the stairs two at a time. Her speed and determination surprised him; she was already a floor away. Funny, she hadn’t struck him as a survivalist but more like a woman who’d be helpless against someone kidnapping her. He’d taken her softness and pampered upbringing for granted and should have remembered that looks could be deceiving. 

Just as she reached the third floor, he heard her gasp;
watching as she stumbled before releasing a cry he suspected was from sheer frustration more than pain. Gaining on her, he reached out, his fingertips just grazing the delicate bones of her shoulder. A scream of pure fright echoed through the hollow stairwell, almost breaking his eardrums. She might as well have pulled the fire alarm. He swore. If the security guards didn’t hear that and come running, it would be a miracle. 

His hand closed firmly over her shoulder and he pushed
her into a dark corner, entrapping her there with his body. Sensing she was about to let out another scream, he quickly slapped his hand over her mouth, effectively cutting it off. 

“I’m not going to hurt you…damn it!” he swore when she
bit down on his hand. “Unless you do that again!” he threatened, grating the words out as he shook his hand. 

Brent knew it was too dark for Sophie to see him, but
she had to know he wasn’t the same man who’d entered her apartment. He and Tom were nowhere near the same height, or build. His hand returned to her mouth as he pinned her against the wall. He realized his mistake immediately. Everything about her assailed his senses, blinding him to what his objectives were. The last thing he expected was his body’s betrayal by responding to her nearness. The first thing he had to do was distance himself. 

Friday, May 10, 2013

Thank God it's Friday!

I know a lot of you live for Fridays. My daughter and son-in-law are on a cruise until Sunday so I'm watching the little ones until then. So far they've survived grandma, and I've survived them. Today is movie day but right now they're playing in Alivia's room. They play together pretty good for the most part, in spite of their age difference, and gender difference.

Tomorrow my niece comes up to spend some time. That will be a nice break. Weeze is just a little bitty thing so Alivia often forgets she's a grown woman, and thinks she has a playmate. So I told my niece to make sure she brings her play clothes. 

Too quiet...better go check to see what they're up to!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

New Review Just in for Hot Spot!

Woohoo! Hot Spot just received 4-stars at The Romance Reviews! Here's some of what Angie had to say...Tory Richards excels in getting into the hearts and minds of both her hero and heroine and presents both the male and female POV equally well. With gentle humor, she briefly delves into familial disapproval and acceptance, while injecting this spicy read with numerous passionate encounters and a positive message that life and love can be just as promising for the forty-plus crowd as it is for a young couple in the first throes of love.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

My daughter gave me my Mother's Day gift early because they leave for a weekend cruise in the morning. I love candles, but with cats I can't burn them. She bought me a pretty ceramic owl with a
little bowl on top of his head. A light bulb goes inside his belly,and it plugs in. Then you put this square piece of candle wax in the bowl and it melts from the light bulb. It really works and in no time the scent of lavender filled the room. I love it! Now she wants one:)

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

I am so happy to be back at Author Island! Please check out my author page, DeNita did a fabulous job. 

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Caliente Blog Hop!

Link to participating authors!
CONGRATULATIONS LENI! YOU WIN A COPY OF SURRENDER TO DESIRE!


Okay, we were told to write something hot. I immediately thought about the heat here in Florida. I doubt that's what the blog hop organizer had in mind. Hot food, hot sun, hot sex? Oh yeah! That would kind of make sense, wouldn't it? An erotic author writing about hot sex? My next thought was, so what will I write about hot sex? 


Then I started thinking about a post I'd written eons ago about sex toys. I got a lot of comments on that post, and have to admit it was educating as well as very interesting. I'd focused on antique sex toys. I was amazed, during my research, how long sex toys have been around. And how primitive some of them were. So, here goes. What do you think about these examples and if you lived back then, do you think you would have used them?


I blogged about these 10 and 11 inch, French wooden phallus toys a while ago. They're made 

of rosewood, are from the 1700's, and I found them fascinating. I also couldn't help thinking that they looked like something that could be used as a torturous device because they're so hard and unbending. How would you disinfect them after use? And just think of the splinters! 

Next we have these interesting, ah, vibrators. This one to the left actually looks like something you'd whip up some frosting with. Doesn't it look like a kitchen tool? Did you know that the first vibrator in history may have been invented by Egyptian Queen Cleopatra? The gossip vine whispers that she had the idea of filling a hollowed out gourd with bees. Angry bees that is. The buzzing caused the gourd to vibrate. Sounds feasible. 


Then we have the steam powered vibrator from the 1800's. Talk about primitive! It's obvious which piece does the trick, but it looks hard to handle. Wouldn't this take two hands to operate? And how would you inconspicuously masturbate with this big, clunky thing between your legs? You know you do it, ladies, while lying next to your sleeping partner. This is about the most unromantic device I've ever seem. No thank you. 


The oldest sex toy in the world—a siltstone phallus—was discovered in Germany and is said to have also been used as a tool to start fires. Really? I thought all sex toys were supposed to start a fire. Duh! The 30,000-year-old artifact was 
found in a cave, in pieces, and was later put back together. The prehistoric object features carved rings around one polished end, in addition to indented areas on the tool where it was struck against flints to ignite fires. Apparently this was a two-in-one tool.  Convenient, huh?

Well, if these sex toys don't make you hot there must be something wrong with you. Don't even get me started about what the so-called experts are saying about pearls. I have a beautiful strand of pearls that I save for special occasions, and sticking them up where the sun don't shine isn't one of them! LOL I plan to give those pearls to my granddaughter on her wedding day.


Now what you've been waiting for, the prize info. There are like 100 authors participating and all should be giving something away. Plus there's a grand prize with a value of over $80 and includes ebooks, 4 gift cards, and swag. Make sure when you leave a comment you also leave your email addy. Please use the raffelcopter below to be eligible for the grand prize.


What would I like from you? I'd really like to add to my contact list, with regard to my newsletter. If you could sign up using the link located at the top right I would so appreciate it, but it's not a requirement in order to be entered  for a prize. Either way please leave a comment, and have fun! 

From me - one lucky winner will receive a download of my latest release, Surrender to Desire.


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Sunday Sneak Peek

Link to participating authors!
What is Sneak Peek Sunday? It's where authors get together and blog 6 paragraphs about a book they've published, or something they're working on. And it's a cool way to discover new authors!

Unedited paragraphs of a WIP (work in progress)

Bella Morgan just stood there and glared at the detective. His last words to her, “I’m sorry there’s nothing more we can do,” were unacceptable to her. Her brother and sister-in-law had disappeared a month ago, and the case was closed? Because there were absolutely no leads and that was that. Well, over my dead body! She spun around before he saw her tears of frustration and stormed from his office. She would just have to take matters into her own hands.

She was glad now, that she’d done a little homework on the Appalachian Trail. Her instincts that Detective Barns wasn’t going to be any help had been right on. The man was close to retirement, and it was obvious he was just counting the days. If she thought it would make a difference she would appeal to his boss again, only she couldn’t bear hearing an echo of what Detective Barns had said.

Stepping outside the station, Bella paused to compose herself. She took a deep breath of air, her gaze landing on the store across the street. The Hikers Mart was a popular store that catered to serious die-hard hikers and advertised they had everything you needed to walk the Appalachian Trail. Being that one of the entrance spots to the famous trail was just a few miles away didn’t hurt their business.

Bella glanced both ways before rushing across the street. A bell on top of the door advertised her entrance. And the sales clerk behind the counter glanced up and gave her a brief smile.  “Let me know if I can help you.”

“Thank you,” Bella said, her gaze moving around the huge store of outdoor gear. It even smelled like the outdoors. “I just need a few things.” She grabbed a hand basket by the door.

She walked around a bit, not surprised at the variety of items the store offered. Glancing at the prices she was thankful she had a lot of stuff already. She’d gone hiking before, on family camping trips. And things like a sleeping bag, a sturdy backpack, and a rainproof tent were expensive items she all ready had.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Character Interview


Good morning! I thought it might be fun to post a character interview that I did with Thomas, the hero in Instant Attraction. Enjoy!




1. Tell us a little bit about you, what makes you you?
Well, my name is Thomas and I was born and raised in Boston, where my parents and younger brother, Donald still live. He’s a fireman and my folks are veterinarians. After I returned from a stint in Iraq my Uncle Jack talked me into entering law enforcement. For a while I served on the SWAT team but decided I wanted a change of scenery. A place more laid back and peaceful, to be exact. So I picked up and moved to a rural area outside of Boston.


2. What's your main goal in life?
(big sigh) I wasn’t sure until I met Julie. I mean, I know I wanted to meet someone I could share my life with. I thought I had in Boston but it turned out she only wanted fun and sex. Julie is different. I knew that the moment I looked into her eyes. So in answer to your question, my main goal in life is keeping her in mine. We’re good together. (he smiles)


3. How do see see yourself?

I’m pretty easy going I guess. Family is important to me. And though I’ve always liked animals, Julie has turned me into an activist. I actually stopped to help Harriet, the resident pond turtle, cross the street the other day. That old girl is lucky she lives where we live.


4. What would be your biggest wish/desire?
(he shrugs) Never gave it much thought. I’m pretty happy right now. If I have to put something into words I’m thinking it would have to be settling down and starting a family. And not because my folks are hounding me to.


5. There’s an elderly person and a young child each on a separate cliff top, each are going to fall/jump. Who would you save? If both, how? If neither, why?
You know I’m a cop, right? All I have to do is radio for help and both would be saved. (he smiles)There are no easy answers. If I was only able to save one, it would be the child. They still have their whole future ahead of them. They deserve a chance to live. Not saying the elderly person doesn’t deserve the same chance. But they’ve at least lived their life. And I would think the elderly person would want me to rescue the child, too.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Link to participating authors!

Congratulations to Angela Drake and Tamara Hoffa!


Howdy there! Glad you made it on by. If you're here it's most likely due to the irresistible pull of the topic of cowboys. When I was growing up westerns were my favorite. I enjoyed anything that 
included wagon trains, cowboys and Indians, and the Calvary. In fact I cut my teeth on TV shows like Wagon Train, The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke, Rawhide, and The Virginian. I thought James Drury was so handsome! This is how I remember him. 


What is it about cowboys that interest us so much? Whether they're outlaws, or sheriffs, it's the 1800's or modern day, we find them sexy, dangerous, and we all want one! So, what happened to all the westerns that used to be on TV? Today our choices are slim. So most of us get our cowboy fix in books. 

I have several books that will feed your cowboy urges. The Cowboy Way, for one. An ex-Texas Ranger is the hero in A Perfect Fit, and his brother is a cowboy/rancher in Surrender to Desire. Check them out if you get the chance. But mainly, have fun during this hop! There's a $75 gift certificate grand prize, as well as individual prizes some of the authors are giving away. 

My giveaway? 
Two randomly drawn commenter's will receive a download of one of my backlist books on the following list. 
Important, make sure you leave your email when you comment.

It's All in the Jeans
Cupid's Arrow
The Senator's Daughter
Wicked Desire
Talk Dirty to Me
Breathless Surrender
The Promise

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Kacey Hammell is with us today!


Good morning friends! We have a special guest with us today and she's going to be talking about her newest release, Sweetest Salvation, beginning with a very cool character interview with the heroine, Andy Sheaver!



KH: Today I’m here with SS heroine, Andy Sheaver.  Hello Andy!
AS: Hi Kacey. *Waves to readers* Nice to be here.

KH: How have you been? Anything new?
AS: I’ve been doing very well. Busy. Organizing a few charity events. People have been very generous.

KH: It’s wonderful that you’re back doing what you love. And how are things going with Hunter?
AS: *grinning*  Very well. I’m truly happy and things are relaxed while also exciting. He keeps things very interesting.

KH: For so long the grief and despair was crippling…and I don’t want to dwell on it too much but how do you find your day to day living now? Is each day easier?
AS: I get up every day with new purpose and a need to live in memory of Patrick and Peter. It took me a long time to realize that I wasn’t doing their memory justice, was wasting every day away, but it’s easier now and life really is worth living. Plus there’s Hunter and Mom and Dad Sheaver, my own folks have come out to visit and things have been really fantastic. I miss Patrick and Peter every day, not an hour goes by that I don’t think of one of them but the memories aren’t heart-wrenching like they once were. There are more positive memories that make me smile and fill my heart with warmth and love for them. I’m also thrilled for what the future holds. I found a second love to share my life with and it’s magnificent.

KH: I’m so happy for you. Truly. Now to change pace…have you been back to Club Splendor lately?
AS: *blushes* Yes I have. Many times. Hunter and I have been taken to being there at least a couple times a week. I’m still a watcher but have become good friends with Paige. She and I have a lot in common and she’s helped out with a few charity events as well.

KH: Umm, aren’t things awkward between you two considering you had sex with her … Umm, husband, Nolan?
AS: *shakes head* No not really. The first ten minutes were a little but once we got talking we hit it off. And besides, what happens in the club stays in the club. That’s one of the benefits of Hunter’s business. Everyone can be assured that they aren’t judged, especially outside of the club.

KH: And how is Mrs. Morrow? For those that haven’t read SS yet, Mrs. Morrow is the owner of the B&B on Wolfe Island that is very near and dear to Andy’s heart. How is she doing?
AS: Oh, she’s doing very well. We talk nearly every day. She’s a friend-slash-therapist. Hunter adores her as well. She came for a weekend visit and the two hit it off. Though she flirts with him. *laughing* It’s very cute really. He charms her and she loves it. I’m so happy to have such great people in my life.

KH: I can imagine her flirting with him. A young soul she is.  And speaking of Hunter’s charm…have there been any more surprise gifts? He loves surprising you.
AS: Oh yes, romantic dinners. Movie nights. Weekends away. He spoils me terribly.

KH: Any particular details you can tell us about him that we don’t know? Some new things you’ve learned? Is he a morning person or grouchy?
AS: *grins*  He’s ticklish. And don’t tell him I’m sharing any of this! *laughs* His feet are ticklish, and his sides are terribly ticklish. He’s very particular with organization as well. He lines up all his personal toiletries in his medicine cabinet and the counter. Everything has a spot and needs to be perfectly aligned when he’s not using them.  He’s never grouchy. He falls asleep with a smile on his face and wakes up with one. Drives me crazy to be honest. I’m definitely not a morning person.

KH: I had no idea of his little obsessive things. Fascinating. And you know, Andy, because we’re all friends here…is there any one place on him – besides the obvious *wink* -- that gets him “in the mood quickly”?
AS: Oh gosh, should I really divulge info like that? I mean, a man has to have some secrets right?

KH: Sure, but we’re all prepared to keep it a secret. *grins*
AS:  His back is very sensitive. It gives me great pleasure – pun intended *grins* -- to run my fingers slowly down his spine. He’s quick to respond when I do that, and is quite amorous in the middle of lovemaking when I do it. That’s his ‘just the spot’.

KH: Sounds like you have him figured out.
AS: *shrugs* Somewhat. He’s still able to surprise me every now and then. He’s pretty amazing.

KH: Will you make an honest man of him someday?
AS: Oh, I don’t know. We haven’t discussed marriage. I’m in it for the long haul, will never give him up, but walking down the aisle again isn’t something I’m ready to think about just yet.

KH: I get it. Still difficult to completely let go, isn’t it?
AS: Yes. I always thought I’d be married to the same man forever. While I’m totally in love now and committed for the long-term, it’s hard to just relax and let what happens happen. I’ll get there eventually.

KH: You’re inspiring, Andy. You’ve already come a long way, and learned to live again.  I’m thrilled to know you.
AS: Thank you. I’m not that inspiring I’m sure, but I am glad readers are enjoying the story.

KH: I know it’s difficult to share your vulnerabilities with others. I thank you for allowing me to do that.
AS: *looks at her watch* Oh, I have to run. I have a committee meeting with Mom Sheaver. Thanks for sitting down with me today, Kacey.

KH: Thank you for everything, Andy.




Sweetest Salvation
Contemporary Erotic Romance/Light Bondage
Content Warning: Contains Voyeurism, Spanking, Multiple Partners
ISBN: 978-1-77130-330-9
Available at Evernight Publishing / Amazon.com (and more links below)
*An Evernight Publishing Editor’s Pick*

“Hammell did a masterful job creating a story that was an equal measure of sweet and oh-so-sexy.” 4 Stars, The Book Chick with Kick


Excerpt © Kacey Hammell, 2013

“Mr. Sullivan is waiting for you. He said you’d know where to go.” He smiled and winked.
Cheeks on fire, she gave him a small nod and walked ahead. She moved into the bar area and looked around. The place was packed tonight. There were a few people she recognized, but most were new faces. Hunter’s business was certainly thriving.

Bridget caught sight of her and waved. Andy did the same and turned to the left, down the hall that would take her to room fourteen and Hunter. Movement caught the corner of her eye, and she looked to her right. At a table in the far corner, Paige and Nolan sat with another couple. She missed a step, but gained her balance again. She hadn’t thought about seeing them again. Paige waved and her husband smiled bright.

The couple’s kindness and understanding arced across the room. Andy smiled and waved back. They’d been there for her the other night. She’d be forever grateful for it. Reaching the room, she took a deep breath and knocked. Hearing Hunter’s gruff, “Come in,” she turned the knob.

The room, similar to the one she’d used the other night, had a warmer feel to it. The fireplace ablaze, the heat of it welcomed her. Andy’s gaze swept the room. Furnished with a full living room set, she loved the royal purple and black colors of the furniture and curtains than anything else. This room conveyed privacy and self-indulgence. Her heart rate increased just thinking of all that might have been done in this room.

It was made for sex. Especially with a glass display case that took up the most of wall. Inside were dildos, anal plugs, collars, floggers, cock rings and more toys of pleasure. Andy’s gaze landed on Hunter where he sat in the center of the couch, arms stretched over the back of it.

“Hi, sweetheart.”

Her gaze narrowed on his and she shut the door behind her. “Don’t you sweetheart me, Hunter. And get that look off your face.”

“What look?”

“That self-righteous look. I might be here, but not for the reasons you think.”

“Then why are you here?” he questioned, his gaze unwavering.

“I wanted to tell you in person that your idea isn’t going to happen. We’ve been… friends too long. You’re Patrick’s best friend. It’s all kinds of wrong.”

He leaned forward, arms resting on his powerful thighs.

His red t-shirt molded his shoulders and the cuffs of the arms looked snug around his biceps. Damn him for being in such great shape. She shivered, nipples tightening. She needed to get away from him.

“There, I’ve said all I have to say. Goodbye,” she muttered, and turned back toward the door.

Hunter was quickly behind her, arms encasing her as his palms pressed against the door and preventing her retreat. His breath was warm against her ear. Andy wished she’d left her hair down. At least she wouldn’t be able to feel his breath on her neck.

A shudder ran through her. “Let me out, Hunter. I need to leave.”

“Why? You were so desperate to remain a member and be here the other night. I’m simply offering a safer solution. Me instead of strangers,” he rasped against her ear.

“I don’t have to worry about much with strangers. At least they aren’t people I have to see after the sex is over.”

Hunter pressed in closer behind her, which pushed her farther against the door. She’d always been claustrophobic. And right now, being caged in by this man, made it even harder to breathe than if she was locked in a closet. His chest was firm against her, his mouth against her ear, and his hoarse voice soft.

Her thighs rubbed together and her clit chafed against her thong. The string along her ass was snug. All she had to do was turn around and take what he offered. She wanted a cock inside her.

Dear lord, this was Hunter.

Could she step over the invisible line and take what he offered?

He was attractive, always had been to her. Hell, she’d only been married, not dead. She appreciated a gorgeous man when she saw him. Hunter always treated with her respect and friendship. She didn’t know how much he dated but had heard women at the club mention his prowess in the bedroom. He could probably give her everything she needed. There would be a sense of safety with him at least. 

And her body’s reaction to him today, while surprising, knew what it wanted. While she was sure it was a bad idea for them to journey down this path, she was overwhelmed by the sudden realization that not just any cock would do.

She wanted Hunter. Wanted only him inside her.

Her breath hitched and her lungs filled, making it hard to breathe. No, she didn`t have the courage to give into this man. She needed to get out of this room and away from him. Grabbing the doorknob once more, Andy yanked. Hunter’s palms never moved from the door, but in her hasty movements, his chest aligned tighter against her back.

Pressed against the door, she turned her head, her right cheek resting on it as her breasts pushed against her bra. The hard surface scraped against her clothing, which abraded her nipples. The urge to purr and rub against the wood was overwhelming.

Hunter’s body pressed against her; the cock cradling her ass told her that he was just as affected as she. His length was hard, solid. His hips dipped and shoved against the crack of her ass.

“Andy,” he whispered in her ear.

She closed her eyes, willed herself to push back against him until he let her go. Her eyes opened when she realized her hips moved against his. Her pussy quivered and her stomach clenched. There was no sense in fighting a losing battle. She wanted him.


Blurb:
After the deaths of her husband and child, tragedies that she blames herself for, Andrea “Andy” Sheaver has shut herself off from the world. The only place she finds any relief from her shattered heart is Club Splendor, where she and her husband often frequented together.  There, Andy submits to pleasure and pain in situations so her grief is forgotten for a little while.

But Hunter Sullivan won’t stand idly by and watch Andy self-destruct. A friend of her husband, and the owner of Club Splendor, Hunter has kept his love for Andy hidden for years. He refuses to think of her at the club, cold and detached as she’s become, looking for an easy fix to take away the pain in her heart.  Hunter wants her to vibrant in life again and sets out to prove he is exactly who she needs.



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Canadian author, Kacey Hammell is a multi-published erotic romance author who writes mainly in the Contemporary Erotic/Romantic Suspense genres.  She is a true romantic at heart.

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