Sunday, June 28, 2015

The Desire of a Lady


The Desire of a Lady
by Linda Rae Sande
Genre: Historical Romance



A sensual tale of a maid, four suitors and a clerk on a mission

As the illegitimate daughter of an earl, Lily Harkins spent her early years toiling as a scullery maid and later as a lady's maid. When her brother, Gabriel Wellingham, paid a call to claim her as his sister, Lily was surprised and a bit overwhelmed. With recognition as the Earl of Trenton's half-sister came the responsibility to learn the ways of the ton as well as the promise of a substantial dowry—an irresistible draw for many a man who might require the income to pay off gambling debts or shore up flagging bank accounts.

William Overby may have started his life as a street urchin in the Seven Dials, but he worked his way from being Thomas Wellingham's caddie to clerking at the man's business. Having outfitted his bachelor quarters with excess inventory from Wellingham Imports and rather satisfied with his lot in life, William has no need to wonder what's next. That is, until he meets the comely blonde chit who's paying a visit to her cousin, Thomas. The idea of courting—the idea of taking a wife—are suddenly all William can think about.

Thanks to patient tutoring, Lily had a successful come-out—too successful. Having read the stories in the gossip sheets from London suggesting his sister is being courted by no fewer than four aristocrats, Gabriel sends for her. He’s determined to hear her side of the stories before deciding which man is worthy enough to be her husband.

Having suffered a good deal of embarrassment in her encounters with gentlemen claiming they wished to court her, Lily wonders if any of her suitors are sincere. And just who is the young man who works for her cousin Thomas? Is he a suitable suitor? Or just another fortune hunter after her dowry? While on her way to meet her brother in Staffordshire, Lily decides she may have to spin a few tales of her own to get her way in The Desire of a Lady.



A former technical writer, Linda Rae’s interest in the Regency has resulted in ten books set during that era. Employed at Goodyear Printing, she can frequently be found at the local cinema enjoying the latest movie. During the winter, she houses junior hockey players and follows the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody. Read more about her books on her website: www.lindaraesande.com.






Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Every Which Way


Every Which Way Anthology
by Annabel Joseph, Myla Jackson, Cathryn Fox, Candace Blevins, Sasha White


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Love beckons and desires tempts in this sizzling collection of Five brand new stories of erotic romance Every Which Way from some of the hottest storytellers around

UNABASHED by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Sasha White
Shes finally found a man who sees her for the woman she is, and shes not holding back. 

Ian Johnson thrived on training new submissives at Overwatch. He loved helping them explore their kinks, learn their limits, and recognize the power they hold. Then Ronnie Mack strode into the club, and right back into his heart. Now shes his one and only,  and hes learning that training a submissive he loves is a whole new level of connection.


LOANED by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Annabel Joseph
Its all kinky fun and games, until someone loses their heart. 

Bettinas Master gets off on loaning her to strangers. Afterward, shes supposed to report back to him with all the raunchy details. Its all kinky fun and games, until one of those strangers decides he doesnt want to give her back


BOOTS & WINGS by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Myla Jackson
When a woman comes between brothers, passions take wings

Pilots, partners and brothers, Jake and Tucker Maddox, are both in love with Molly OBrien and shes in love with them. Because of their crazy sibling rivalry she refuses to choose between them, and instead walks away. On the verge of losing the best gal that ever happened to them, the two brothers hatch a desperate scheme to kidnap Molly, carrying her away to their mountain cabin where they convince her she can have them both, if she dares


Pin Me Up Proper by USA Today and New York Times Bestselling author Cathryn Fox
Shackles, blindfolds and ropes, oh myshes not in Kansas anymore.

Bored with the men in her life, actress Janie Monroe is looking for something different. On a whim, she decides to seduce her cameraman, a guy who comes off as a nerdy video gamer. After enticing him at a pin-up photo shoot, she learns that he does indeed like to play, but instead of a game console and controller, his toys are shackles, blindfolds and ropes. Janie soon finds herself immersed in a world of dark passions where her boundaries are challenged and pleasure beyond her wildest imagination is the prize. 


ACCEPTABLE RISK by Candace Blevins
Bethany has joked for years that if she ever settles down, it'll be with a harem of men, only it isn't a joke anymore.  

Mac is a new werewolf, and still must be watched at every moment to be sure he stays in control. His kink has always been ménage, so when he overhears the beautiful redhead at the bar wanting to take on not only him, but also the werewolf and wereleopard chaperoning his night out he has to convince them to let him take her home. He might not be trustworthy with a human woman alone, yet, but with two powerful shapeshifters in bed with them, what could go wrong?


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SASHA WHITE
What scene did you enjoy the most when writing your story?
The whole story. Seriously, Its rare I say that, but I feel in love with Ronnie and Ian when I wrote Unfettered, and it was such a joy to get back to them and dig deeper and take them to the next level of their relationship that it flowed so easily and I loved it all. 

Is your story part of a series or connected to any of your other books?
It is. Its a continuation of Ronnie and Ians relationship, from the Overwatch Series. The events on UNABASHED happen at the same time as the events in PRIMAL, only the main couple is different. Because it takes place on a stacked timeline, readers of PRIMAL will likely recognize one or two of the events, only theyll be from a different characters POV this time.  

If your story came with a warning label, what would it say? 
WARNING: Story contains raw, raunchy, real love and power exchange. If you cant stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen, and the bedroom, and the shower, and the dungeon. 

Excerpt from Sasha Whites UNABASHED

Hot lips wrapped around his cock and pulled him from sleep. It was heaven, and it was hell. 
Ronnie Mack. The girl whod tempted him so much as a young man that hed left town without saying goodbye to anyone. Finally, she was in his life again, and in his bed. Heaven.
He lay there, eyes still closed, enjoying the delicious torment of velvet tongue stroking up and down his cock and fighting the need to take control at the same time. It was a rare thing for him to have a sub in his home, in his bed, but it was even more rare for him to fight the urge to control. He was a Dominant, he liked to be the one in control, the one tormenting someone until they were drowning in pleasure. Any woman entering his bed knew that, but normally theyd have negotiated their boundaries. 
Hed been in such a hurry theyd skipped that step the night before. Hell. 
Damn, she was good with that little tongue of hers. He wasnt going to last very long, which was a shock considering the woman between his legs had pretty much wrung him dry the night before. Talented fingers cupped his balls as she took him deep and he bumped the back of her throat for a too brief second before she pulled back. A growl rumbled in his chest.  
Fuck holding back, shed said she wanted a man who was dominant, now shes got one. Time for her training to truly begin.
He reached down, wrapped his fist in Ronnies silky hair and shoved his dick down her throat until she gagged. Her fingers tightened on his sack briefly then she pushed herself closer, gagging harder.
No, he growled roughly. He pulled her back by her hair and looked down to meet her gaze. Im in control. You do nothing but open wide, relax, and swallow when its time.” 
Her dark eyes widened, her cheeks flushed and her sharp little nails dug into his thighs as she looked up at him. Slowly, like a little tease,  her jaw dropped and she opened for him.


Gifted with a salacious imagination, New York Times Bestselling Author Sasha Whites brand of Romance with Heat, and Erotica with Heart is all about sassy women and sexy men. With a voice that is called distinctive and delicious by The Romance Studio, this Canadian author has become a reader favorite.
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ANNABEL JOSEPH
What scene did you enjoy the most when writing your story? It's actually a tie between their first sex scene, and all the anxiety and craziness that entails, and the scene at the end of the novella when they're hashing through their feelings and trying to find their happily ever after. Both really fun scenes to write, for completely different reasons.

Is your story part of a series or connected to any of your other books? No, this is a standalone work, and kind of a new style and feel for me. I had a lot of fun writing it!

If your story came with a warning label, what would it say? Warning: Intense kinky hotness, and ALL THE FEELS. 

Excerpt from LOANED:

What did you say again? I looked the woman up and down. Attractive, nubile, earnest, wholesome, with an impressive mane of chestnut hair. She wore a thick black collar and nothing else.

Please Sir, my Master wishes this worthless slave to offer herself to a stranger for his amusement.

I stirred my drink. Ice clinked against the glass, barely audible above the pounding music. His amusement? I asked. Your Masters amusement? Or mine?

She didnt move and she didnt look at me. For your pleasure, Sir, and his amusement. This worthless slave—”

I dont like worthless slaves, I said, just to fuck with her. I prefer slaves who are worth something.

She finally met my gaze. Her eyes were large and expressive, but I couldnt tell their color in the dim room. Across the chamber, a whip cracked and a woman shrieked. Shed been bleeding for half an hour now. Fucking Chicago. If it wasnt fucked up, they werent into it. Although Berlin was worse, much worse.

How long? I asked. How long do I get to play with your Masters worthless slave?

Her arms curved delicately at her sides. She really was lovely. Beautiful. I dealt in art. I recognized beauty when I saw it.

My Master didnt say how long. I suppose its up to you, she said. Afterward, I have to tell him all about it, what you did to me and how it made me feel.

Is that so? How kinky and dangerous. Wheres this Master of yours?

If my hands werent clenched into fists, I would have put air quotes around the Master. The collared slave girl looked over her shoulder and I knew immediately who her Master was. Lip piercings, leather pants, goatee, theatrical sneer. He was trying hard to be the kinkiest dude in the room. The girl in front of me was doing it too, pushing the kinky envelope as some form of self-identity.

By contrast, I wore a suit and was clean shaven. No piercings. I couldnt be bothered with the expected kink uniform. I wore what I liked, and did what I liked. Hit on women I liked. This was a new thing, being hit on by someone elses slave.

Her Master was in his mid-twenties, like her, and I didnt need the leather pants or scruffy goatee to tell me the guy was a dick. I only needed to look at the girl in front of me. Shed started to tremble. I noticed it because I was staring at her breasts. Ah, those breasts.

What to do now? I wanted to lecture her like the old, wise, unpierced Dominant I was. I wanted to scold her about sanity and self-preservation. I did neither of those things.

Why did you choose me? I asked instead.

I knew why shed chosen me. Everyone else in this place looked terrifying. Silly, reckless sub, putting herself at risk to titillate her Master. It didnt even occur to her that I might be terrifying too... 


Annabel Joseph is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling BDSM romance author. She writes mainly contemporary romance, although she has been known to dabble in the medieval and Regency eras.  She is recognized for writing emotionally intense BDSM storylines, and strives to create characters that seem realeven flawedso readers are better able to relate to them.
You can email Annabel at annabeljosephnovels@gmail.com. She loves to hear from her readers.
She is always working on something new, so stay tuned!
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Q&A
What scene did you enjoy the most when writing your story? I loved writing the scene where Molly's brothers give Jake the horse to chase after her. They want her to stay close to home. If getting her laid will do it, they're in!
Is your story part of a series or connected to any of your other books? Boots and Wings is part of the Ugly Stick Saloon series. You'll revisit characters from other stories in the series.
If your story came with a warning label, what would it say? One cowgirl and two fly boys makes for heat that will leave you fanning yourself and give you wings to fly to the heavens.

Excerpt from Myla Jackson's - Boots and Wings:

Molly toed off her boots and sat on a boulder at the pools edge, dangling her feet in the cool water, watching the ripples spread out across the surface.
Her brothers words came back to her.
What about the Maddox brothers?
That was a question she had posed to herself a dozen times. Shed been around them for years, hanging out a the Ugly Stick Saloon. Theyd danced together, and partied when the saloon had special events. Tucker and Jake were brothers, but as different as night and day.
Tucker was the levelheaded, sweet and considerate man a girl could see herself marrying. Oh, and he was an excellent kisser, and his slow, steady foreplay stirred her insides to the point, shed wanted to strip naked and push him out of that sweet comfort zone. Hed only gone to second base, feeling up her breasts before he stepped away and ended the night, saying he wanted her to be sure about them before they went any further. Yeah, he was sweet, and those big, rough handsWowza. 
Now, Jake was the kind of man mammas warned their daughters about and daddies stood at the front door with their shotguns to keep away. He made her core ignite. One of the dates shed been on with him had ended abruptly when her brother, Tanner, drove up behind them at Lookout Point and put the kibosh on a backseat quickie.  Yeah, her brothers had a habit showing up at the wrong time. 
And what killed her was that the dates had been a couple weeks ago. Neither Jake nor Tucker had called to claim another. And maybe that was a good thing. At some point, shed have to choose between the two of them and she wasnt so sure she could. 
On the one hand, Jake was the devil of a temptation. On the other handTuckers hands made her want to do all kinds of naughty to get him to shake out of that gentleman mode and make crazy monkey sex with her.
The thought of the two men made the day warmer to the point Molly pulled her tank top out of the waistband of her jeans and flapped the hem to stir up a breeze against her heated skin.
Oh, what the heck. She yanked the top over her head and dropped it beside her on the boulder. The cool, clear water below beckoned and she shucked the rest of her clothes down to the bathing suit shed been born with.
Deliciously naked, she dove into the water, the cool liquid caressing her hot body, bringing her outer temperature down while her core flamed. Nothing was better than skinny-dipping unless it was skinny-dipping with a really hot guy.


CATHRYN FOX
What scene did you enjoy the most when writing your story?  My favourite scene was when the heroine was trying to seduce the hero at the Pin Up photo shoot.  I love  how he turns it around on her, takes control, and lets her know hes in to playing games too, just far kinkier ones than she thought he liked to play. 

If your story came with a warning label, what would it say?  Shackles, blindfolds and ropes, oh myshes not in Kansas anymore.

Is your story part of a series or connected to any of your other books?  Pin Me Up Proper is the second book in my Breaking the Rules series.  My best-selling Novella Hold Me Down Hard is the first, and Tie Me Down tight and Fire Me Up Fast will be following.

EXCERPT from PIN ME UP PROPER
Janie paced inside her condo, her nerves on complete edge. She pulled back the curtain for the hundredth time, keeping an eye out for Kadens vehicle, even though she had no idea what he drove.  
What is the matter with you? Maria asked. Ive never seen you like this before.
She turned to face her friend and wiped her damp hands on the floral dress covering her vintage bikini. I know. Its because I dont know whats really going on. The last thing Kaden told me after the shoot was to wear my pinup costume tonight, but from the way he was talking and the things he was saying, I didnt get the impression that we were doing another shoot.
Then what are you doing?
Janie gave a slow shake of her head. I dont know.
Well, lets think about it. Maria took a sip of her soda, then placed it onto the coffee table. You seduced him, right? When Janie nodded, Maria continued with, And he knows you want him?
Im pretty sure.
Maria blinked. Pretty sure?
Janie gave her a wide-eyed look and a sketchy nod.
Shaking her head, Maria said, So you came on strong, and then he tells you he wants to teach you how to properly behave, correct?
Yeah.
She grinned. Have you ever been spanked, Janie?
As Janie thought about that, her heart rose into her throat. What are you talking about? Then her mouth formed a surprised little oDo you mean spanking as in, BDSM?
Maria casually rolled one shoulder. My guess is that he likes to be the aggressor, and he wants to teach his little pinup girl a thing or two about discipline. She stretched out on the sofa and tucked her feet under the accent pillow. I envy you, because I think he has some very kinky things in store for your tonight.
But you know I like to be the one in charge. Janie twisted her hands together and paced around the room. Shed read her share of romance novels and erotica. Shed even gone as far as to do a little surfing on the internet about it, just for curiosity sake, of course, but in everything shed read, one thing stood out. Trust between the participants. The thought of allowing someone to take control of her, either in or out of the bedroom, frightened her. Thoughts of her father and brother and their emotional abuse rushed in, reminding her how scared and vulnerable theyd made her feel. When shed left home, she closed herself off and had sworn never to be put in that position again.    
Marias face softened, her eyes full of understanding. As her roommate and best friend for the past three years, Maria would know what was going on inside Janies head. She jumped up from the sofa and gave Janie a comforting hug. Come on, Im sure you dont have anything to worry about. I just know youre going to have a fabulous night.
I dont know, Maria…”
Stop fretting, youll give yourself wrinkles. Her eyes moved over Janies face. Yup, theres a new one. Its a damn ugly, too, she teased. Despite the situation, Janie couldnt help but smile. Everything is going to be fine, Maria assured her. Besides, for all I know, maybe he really is planning on taking you back to his place to play video games.
Janie gave a slow shake of her head and paced back to the window. I dont think so. I think we all pegged him wrong.
Hes not a nerdy gamer?
I think hes been flying under the radar and keeping a low profile. She thought about the command in his tone and the way her body had reacted when hed touched her. Oh yeah, there was definitely something about this guy that frightened her as much as it intrigued her.
The sound of a vehicle pulling into the driveway caught her attention. She ran to the hallway mirror to check her lipstick, then gave herself a once-over. Do I look okay? she asked Maria as she pressed her lips together to smooth her cherry red lipstick.
Youre gorgeous. Now relax and go have some fun.
A moment later, the doorbell rang, and she exhaled slowly to get herself under control before she opened it. Maria pulled back the curtain to get a glimpse of him on their stoop as Janie made her way into the foyer.
Kaden, she said when she pulled the door open and found him standing there, looking so damn sexy in his jeans and button down dress shirt that it took two locked knees to keep herself upright. Most times, his hair fell into his face, but tonight, with it slicked back, it gave her an unobstructed view of his features. She took in the hard angles of his jaw and the intensity in his steel gray eyes.
Janie, he said, his tone deeper than she remembered it.
Let me just grab my purse, she said, hoping her voice didnt sound as shaky as she felt. She darted into the living room, to where Maria was standing, her mouth hanging open.
Holy shit, Janie, she whispered. Hes fucking hot. Hotter than any guy youve ever been out with.
I know.
Now I really am jealous.
A nervous, yet excited giggle climbed into Janies throat, and she pressed her fingers to her lips to hush her friend. Shhh…”
Im waiting up, Maria said. I want to hear all the details.
Janie hurried back to the front foyer where Kaden stood waiting for her. Her hands trembled, and it took all her effort to keep her gaze on his face and off the bulge his jeans hugged so nicely.
My God he was hot.
His shirt accentuated broad shoulders, tight abdominals, and a body that had her thighs quivering. But not only was he hot, he looked rugged and dangerous, more lethal than any MMA fighter.
How did she not see this before?



Cathryn Fox is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author who began her writing career with Ellora's Cave. She now has titles with Avon RedHarper Collins, NALPenguin Group, Spice BriefHarlequin, and Samhain Publishing. You can find Cathryn's Books in both e-book and print. Visit her website to learn more about Cathryn and her works.


CANDANCE BLEVINS


What scene did you enjoy the most when writing your story?
One of the big sex scenes in the middle with all four characters was a lot of fun to write, but then I also enjoyed letting Bethany spend time alone with each of her guys. Just as Bethany wouldn't be able to pick her favorite man, I don't think I can pick a favorite scene, either.

Is your story part of a series or connected to any of your other books? 
Yes, it's 2.5 in the Chattanooga Supernaturals, and 4.5 in Kirsten O'Shea's Universe. However, all of my paranormal romance books can be read as a stand-alone, so you'll be fine if you haven't read the other books.

If your story came with a warning label, what would it say? 
Warning: Two werewolves, an intense wereleopard, and a woman who thinks she's ready to handle three men in bed at once. So much hot kinky goodness, you may need an extra fan. 


Excerpt from ACCEPTABLE RISK:

The rope circled the base of her right breast and she closed her eyes, unable to watch as Ranger wound it around and around, tighter and tighter.
We can all smell how turned on you are. Dont hide from us, Jonathan told her, his voice bordering on a growl, and full of sexual heat. He would like this, he was a boob man, after all.
Not hiding from you, just dont want to watch you doing it. Its too much  seeing and feeling at the same time.
Ranger tucked the end of the rope through the coils and pulled it even tighter before he moved to her left breast. Jonathan once again held her breast in place as Ranger started, and Bethanys legs spread and her hips moved in reaction. God, the rope might be uncomfortable and just at the point of painful, but she was so damned horny she might self-combust.
Shes being so good, I think she needs a reward, Jonathan said as he let go of her breast and moved between her legs to place soft kisses on her inner thighs with the promise of doing so much more with his mouth.
Soft rope also circled her wrists, and her arms were bound to the headboard. She groaned as the rope was wound around her breast again and again, plumping it up, forcing more blood into it.
When Ranger finished this time, he tucked the rope to keep it tight, and then looped it behind her neck and back down, securing it to the rope around her right breast, and Bethany gasped and fought the ropes at her wrists.
Open your eyes and look at Mac, Ranger ordered, and her eyelids flew open at his command. She lifted her head and her gaze met Macs as he sat in the corner, sprawled on a chair with his cock out of his jeans as he slowly jacked himself off. Bethany could almost see the wolf in his eyes as he watched, so intent, so focused.
Hes going to take care of you when Jonathan and I are finished. Hell kiss the rope marks away, caress the whip marks, and then hell fuck your brains out. He may not be a Dom, and may not enjoy delivering pain, but he thoroughly enjoys working someone over when theyre so exhausted and sore they dont want to see another cock for months.
Macs smirk told her he didnt disagree with Rangers words, and she closed her eyes again and settled her head on the bed. So many emotions swirled in her head she couldnt begin to process them on top of the physical sensation of the rope around her breasts, Rangers fingers pinching and twisting her nipples, and Jonathan sucking her clit.


Candace Blevins is a southern girl who loves to travel the world. She lives with her husband of 17 years and their two daughters. When not working or driving kids all over the place she can be found reading, writing, meditating, or swimming. 
Candace writes BDSM Romance, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and a sinfully hot Motorcycle Club series.
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