The 2014 Authors After Dark Bookie Awards Nominations

Hey all!

Well, it's that time of year again when the Authors After Dark camp opens up floor to accept nominations in over 50 categories of romance, to be honored at their annual awards ceremony.

Will I, or more importantly, Desires of a Dark Lord make the ballot for next year? You can see that the book makes their list.

Fill out the form by following the link below (and nominate other great authors while you're there):

2014 Authors After Dark Bookie Awards Nominations

Make Ginevra & Ronan proud and hope to see you all in Charlotte next August!

Teaser Sunday - Ashes of Reckoning Prologue

Welcome to the end of the weekend. And what would the end of a weekend be without a teaser?

Well I'm here whet your appetites for Ashes of Reckoning. I'm going out on a limb and introducing a new character with a tortured past for you all to drool over. I hope you all enjoy a taste of Aston Cineris. Enjoy.

Pompeii, Italy—August 79 AD

 

Aston’s heart pounded.

Blood curdling screams rang in his ears like a wailing alarm while the putrid scent of sulfur and ash burned his lungs. He couldn’t move.

“Aston, Expergiscere! Expergiscere!” His mother pleaded in their native Latin tongue for him to wake, but his eyes wouldn’t budge. The pressure of her tender fingers squeezed his flesh with horrific urgency, yet he couldn’t respond. He couldn’t move a muscle.

Paralyzed, he lay on a wool-stuffed mattress atop his marble bed as though something pinned him there, an invisible force holding him still, helpless in a time of crisis and need.

Could he be trapped in the throes of a lucid nightmare? How in Jupiter’s name could he jolt himself from such a catatonic state? Then Aston recalled the lessons in meditation taught to him and his twin brother, Vulcan. Their father had spent hours stressing the importance of control and restraint on a level to maintain their abilities without the interference of their basic nature. Remembering a particular moment from those same lessons, he envisioned his limbs as long roots, fusing with the earth until deeply planted into the rich soil. Then he snapped those roots and freed himself from the grip of the veiled danger with internal screams powerful enough to deafen the heavens. He willed himself awake with an unparalleled need to rise and defend his people from a threat he couldn’t yet see.

When his eyes sprang open, he wasn’t prepared for the sight that matched the sounds. But there was no time to assess, only to react. With the sleeve of his shirt, he wiped away the sweat beading on his brow and jumped to his feet.

Heat unlike anything he’d ever felt clung to the air, threatening his lungs with an infernal kiss. With visibility at a minimum, he sharpened his gaze and dashed from room to room in search of his parents.

The unmistakable sound of wheezing and labored breaths echoed through his house and the place he’d long associated with comfort was now doused in things he’d only ever seen in nightmares.

“Mater!” He shouted for his mother from the grand hall with the hope he’d catch a glimpse of her sable hair or sapphire eyes, but the odds were against him. As though the gods heard his plea, his mother’s most trusted handmaiden hurriedly crossed his path.

“Master Aston, what is happening?” she asked then fisted his shirt, a constant track of tears rolling down her cheeks.

He gave a gentle stroke to her arm. “I am not certain, Mariana. But I will find out, I promise you. Now, have you seen my mother?” he asked.

Mariana’s rich brown hair framed her angelic face as she gave a quick nod, but her walnut-colored gaze told a tale of horrors no one should ever witness. “Your mother made desperate attempts to wake you, my lord. After those unsuccessful efforts, she fled to the courtyard. But I fear the worst, my lord. All of those…screams.” Her trembling hands covered her ears.

He gripped her wrists tight, steadying her. “Leave this place, Mariana. I fear an attack from an enemy with whom we are unfamiliar. Run as quickly as you can and head for Rome. Take as many with you as you are able, and do not delay.” He placed a gentle kiss to back of her hand. “May the gods be with you this night,” he said then left her in search of his mother, but doubted he’d ever forget the terror in Mariana’s eyes.

Dashing into the courtyard, through the thick, choking smog, the image of destruction appeared. Mount Vesuvius burned in the distance like a beacon where intertwined veins of fire nourished the landmark with life. The path of flame led straight to Pompeii and threatened the lives of everyone he knew.

For a fraction of a second, a gust of wind cleared the air. Just long enough to spot his mother at the far end of the courtyard, near her treasured rose garden. Flashing to her side, he grabbed hold of her arm. “Mother!”

Her eyes welled with pink tears. “Aston! Oh, my son. I feared the worst when my pleas had gone unanswered.”

He pulled her close, as though shielding her from the terror would spare her further pain. “What is the meaning of all this? What is happening?”

Despite the chaos, she stood eerily calm. “A spell had been cast upon you, my son. One I could not lift, even with my ability. A great evil is at work here, Aston. An evil so powerful, it summoned the fury of the mountain.” She cast a cold gaze upon the fiery summit, her blue eyes studying the frightful sight, cursing the assailant beyond her physical reach.

Gripping her shoulders, he freed her from the distraction and lowered his gaze to hers. “You need to flee the city, mother. Pompeii will be lost. I will remain to see as many townsfolk as possible make safe passage to Rome. Find father and leave at once.”

She brought a gentle hand to his face, her skin as soft as a newborn always bearing a hint of lavender. Even now, in the wake of an apocalyptic event, he found her touch comforting. “Aston, you are an honorable man, always eager to fight for Pompeii and your people. That is a noble trait and I pray it remains with you always. I only wish your brother had not left with such hatred in his heart. Please tell him how much your father and I loved him, even when he believed otherwise.”

Realization settled, seeping into his heart like a painful toxin. His brow creased at what her words meant. She was saying goodbye. “You mean to stay here and fall with the city. I will not allow it, mother and as a defender of the city, I will force you to exit if need be,” he said.

If only Vulcan were there to stand beside him and talk a lick of sense into her, but his identical twin brother grew stubborn, bitter, and left his family in anger because of what he couldn’t have…the ability to walk in daylight.

In Vulcan’s defense, they weren’t completely identical. Yes, they were each other’s exact physical copy, but while Vulcan was born a vampire, Aston walked in the sunlight as something else entirely, and he carried the burden his entire life. He muttered a curse onto the night air. Gods, he could use his brother’s assistance now, providing a distraction while he carried his mother out of the city. Instead, Vulcan had a grudge to harbor.

He sensed her hand glide away from his cheek as she stood evenly beside him, peering out upon the grim horizon. “Aston, I am not simply remaining behind to fall with the city. I stay to stand beside the only man I have ever loved. For several millennia I have walked this realm, cursed with an immortal existence, devoid of emotion. I thought all hope was lost and prayed for death to take me. Then one day I met your father, a human who accepted me for everything I am and by some divine intervention, I birthed his children. When he asked to become vampire so that he could be by my side for eternity, I refused his request. But in his stubborn nature, he persisted and I could deny him very little for everything he has given me in return. You must understand, Aston, I am not giving up. I am dying beside my soul mate. Because if I had to endure thousands of years without him, the world would suffer for my loss and I would never recover.” 

Shaking his head, his brow creased. He couldn’t believe his ears. “Are you saying goodbye?” he asked, his eyes blinking rapidly in an attempt to keep the threat of tears at bay.

She faced him, casting a warm smile. “I fear this may be the final time we see one another. My only regret is that we took great care to hone your abilities slowly and you have not yet realized your potential. You wield great power, Aston and I hope you discover your gifts over time.” She gripped his hand, placing a gentle kiss to his skin, her hold so tight, he was certain she meant every word. “But my greatest wish for you is that you do not have to walk through eternity alone as I had for so long. Once you find your one true companion, hold on with everything you are and never let go. That is a rare treasure worth more than all of the gold and gems on earth,” she said, releasing her grasp.

Last words. Were these the wishes of a dying mother? He couldn’t accept that, wouldn’t accept it. Just then, a gust of searing heat blasted through the city and scorched his skin with temperatures beyond measure. Crouching low to the ground, he quickly shielded his mother, sucking a sharp breath through clenched teeth as pain engulfed him. When the flare passed, his flesh healed and he rose to his feet, searching for answers. Blood curdling screams echoed for what seemed like miles and they only intensified with every investigatory step.

Thick showers of ash fluttered from the sky in resemblance of a snowfall absent winter's chill, blanketing the earth with its silent treachery. He scanned the area through the smoke and ash, when out of the dismal conditions, shadowed figures approached. “Something else is out there, mother. And it swiftly approaches.”

“Yes. This foe is a familiar one, and I apologize in advance for the actions I must take in the name of all that I hold dear,” she said.

Amidst the darkness, her eyes grew bright, glowing like the lava veins of Vesuvius. But as the figure drew near, her gaze softened. “Daeus, I was infinitely worried, my love.” She wrapped her arms around the man’s neck.

Grateful to see his father, Aston closed his eyes tight, thanking the gods. “Father, what do you know?” he asked, staring into the blue eyes that matched his own. Dark hair framed his father’s youthful face, but his usually bright eyes grew dark and the melancholy expression made Aston’s heart sink. “Apologies, my son. But I dare not speak of this sort of betrayal aloud and chance the whisper of my fears reaching the heavens. I will stand and fight for as long as I can hold them back, but you must leave, Aston. The world will speak of this night through the ages as a historic tragedy, recalling destruction from a terrible act of nature. But you will know the truth of this moment. You will ensure history is not doomed to repeat.” He placed a firm hand upon Aston’s shoulder.

Bowing his head in realization of the moment, at truth he couldn’t escape, Aston looked to his father for advice in a time of darkness. “Father…I—”

Before he could finish his words, his father arched backward, eyes widened in horror as the tip of a rival blade protruded from his chest. “No!” Aston unsheathed his father’s short sword, gripping the pommel, poised to attack, when Daeus fell to his knees and revealed the enemy.

Vulcan, the brother he believed long estranged, stood proud with erupted fangs, possessing an indescribable fire in his eyes that matched the fury of the mountain. Then, in that moment, he knew exactly who stood responsible for the destruction plaguing Pompeii. Bending his arm at the elbow, Aston slashed at his brother with all the strength he possessed and sliced a deep wound into his forearm.

Vulcan howled with laughter. “Oh little brother, your fury renders me proud. But I’m here for one thing, and if our lovely mother refuses to grant me the gift of walking in daylight, I’ll just as soon take it for myself.” Vulcan then wrapped a hand around Aston’s throat, raising him from the earth, his feet dangling helplessly beneath him just out of ground’s reach.

Aston clutched his brother’s wrist, attempting to free himself from his powerful hold. “Brother,” he choked out.

The lack of oxygen seared his lungs and the pressure from Vulcan’s strong hold reminded him of the slow pierce of a thin dagger. Though the pain wouldn’t kill him, it didn’t hurt any less. How could this monster be the brother he’d once laughed with, loved? They were raised together, played together, shared joys, sorrows and a secret no one could ever know. But the man threatening Aston’s life, his family, was unrecognizable.

In an instant, his brother screamed in agony, releasing the grip on Aston’s throat, dropping him to the ground with an audible thud. Eyes widened in terror as his father’s gleaming sword penetrated Vulcan’s side, his brother hissing between clenched teeth at the obvious pain. Reaching around to the hilt of the blade buried in his back, Vulcan effortlessly pulled the sword from his flesh.

Vulcan tossed the blade to the ground and started for his mother. Aston lunged for the man he no longer knew, but instead of attacking Vulcan, his mother stepped between them.

With gentle hands, she cradled Aston’s face. “My son, see me now. Look into the depths of my eyes and know that I have adored you since before you were born. When life stirred in my womb, I know I’d protect you both so long as I possessed the power. I will be with you through the ages, Aston. I promise.” A single pink tear rolled down her cheek.

He shook his head violently. “No. Don’t do this. Do not take leave and say your goodbyes,” he begged.

She offered a smile then, just as angelic as he’d always known. “I need for you to do something for me now. Think of those buildings in Rome. Do you recall the majestic structure erected in the center of the city? The beautiful creation we set eyes upon when last we visited? Set thought to that very structure and never return to Pompeii, for it will never appear the same again,” she said.

Peering into the eyes of his mother, a sense of calm washed over him. And in an instant, he stood on a busy Roman street instead of the familiar courtyard in his native city. “No!” he shouted to the heavens.

Tears burned his eyes and his heart broke into what seemed like a thousand shards inside his chest as he tried everything within his power, everything his parents taught him, to return to Pompeii and offer aid. But despite his efforts, his attempts failed and he feared he’d never set eyes upon his home or family again.

He muttered a curse then prayed Vulcan met his end in the fires of Pompeii, because if he discovered his brother survived the catastrophic event and dared to show his face to threaten anyone Aston held dear, may the gods help him.

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Author Bio: Jess Haines writes about furred and fanged things that go bump in the night. Best known for the H&W Investigations urban fantasy series, she's been writing since she was a teenager and was first published in 2010. Visit the author at www.JessHaines.com for the latest news and updates. Type of Books: Jess Haines writes dark, daring and funny urban fantasy novels that follow the (mis-)adventures of human private investigator Shiarra Waynest. Praised by RT Book Reviews, Library Journal, and many more, the latest release is Forsaken by the Others (Kensington/Zebra; July 2, 2013).

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TJ MICHAELS

Author Bio: Back in 1994, TJ picked up her first romance novel by Heather Graham. It was love at first page. Years later, after raising her family and establishing her career, TJ wrote what became her first published work. Writing like a madwoman, TJ hasn’t lost steam. Her mind may be gone, but steam there is a-plenty! Type of Books: TJ is an award-winning author of paranormal, fantasy, sci-fi and urban fantasy romance. No matter the genre TJ is penning, her favorite thing to do is build worlds. To take you somewhere extraordinary. To transport you to a place where you can close your eyes and slip into your fantasy…

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MELISSA SCHROEDER

Author Bio: A military brat and wife, Melissa Schroeder has a Monty Python type of humor meaning she is usually politically incorrect. She is busy raising two human and two dog daughters and is looking forward to her move back to Virginia after her husband finishes his career with the Air Force.  More info can be found at: www.melissaschroeder.net Type of Books: With over 50 novels, novellas and short stories published, Melissa has stories that span historical to futuristic time periods. Her ADD allows her the ability to write paranormal to straight romance, always with a touch of humor. She is best known for her Harmless series.

HEATHER LONG

Author Bio: A national best selling author, Heather Long lives in Texas with her family and their menagerie of animals. In addition to military romance, Heather writes a wide variety of romance from paranormal historical western romance to contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She loves characters and the stories they have to tell. As a child, Heather skipped picture books and enjoyed the Harlequin romance novels by Penny Jordan and Nora Roberts that her grandmother read to her. Heather believes that laughter is as important to life as breathing and that the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus are very real. In the meanwhile, she is hard at work on her next novel. Type of Books: Heather writes paranormal romance, contemporary romance, military romance, and westerns with a paranormal twist. Her focus is on characters and the emotions that drive them to love, hate, live life and survive - romance with an edge.

ANN JACOBS

Author Bio: Seventeen years and over a hundred books later, I'm still a quiet wife, mom and grandma who dotes on kids, cats and a growing collection of orchids that sometimes rewards me with an exotically beautiful blossom. One might say I've explored my wild life vicariously through the people in my stories. Although I've won several prestigious awards over the years, the compliments that mean most to me are those that come from readers who've been touched deeply by my stories. Type of Books: I write romances, from "vanilla" erotics to kinky BDSM,  in settings both familiar and fancifully exotic. All of my books have the proverbial "happily ever after" in common, though my lusty heroes and heroines follow many different and rocky roads to that happy, committed relationship.

C.J. ELLISSON

Author Bio: USA Today and New York Times bestselling author, C.J. Ellisson, lives in northern VA with her supportive husband, two children who listen at their whim, two dogs that worship her, a cat she's allergic to, and two lizards she wishes lived somewhere else. She's been writing for a four and half years and can't imagine ever returning to her previous day job of real estate and property management. Type of Books: C.J. spins tales containing adventure, intrigue, action, a little bit of mystery, and a whole lot of steam. She firmly believes hot monogamy exists and all her books, whether erotica, urban fantasy, or contemporary erotic romance, reinforce her views on the magic two people can share.

KRISTEN PAINTER

Author Bio: Kristen Painter likes to balance her obsession with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning urban fantasy for Orbit Books. Type of Books: Gothic urban fantasy featuring vampires, courtesans, shifters and fae.

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Author Spotlight with Indigo Sin

Welcome, Indigo!

JLD: Tell us a bit about yourself.

Indigo: Hi! Thank you so much for having me! My name is Indigo, and I’m an author of erotic romance with Horny Devil Publishing.  I have been writing short stories for about three years now, and I’m loving it.  My stories range from sweet contemporary, to steamy, to smokin’.  Everyone needs a little spice in their life, right?

JLD: In which genres do you write?

Indigo: Erotica

JLD: What inspires you to write? 

Indigo: I don’t know how to explain it.  I have the urge, that builds up inside, until it spills over in the form of words.  Sometimes inspiration comes from a photo, sometimes from hearing a song, and my personal favorite…from people watching.  The best ideas come from watching the happenings around me.

JLD: How do you choose names for your characters?

Indigo: Well, I usually decide on the person’s personality.  Are they sassy? Alpha?  Sweet?  And then I google baby names.  I scroll through lists of male and female names until one jumps out, and that’s how it happens.  Then it’s a matter of adding a last name, and I’m off.

JLD: What is your favorite type of character to write?

Indigo: Do you have a personal favorite amongst your own characters? I like writing alpha men, but not obnoxiously alpha.  I like my guys to have the right mix of strength, and sweetness.  As for my girls, I can NOT write a weak female.  I despise weak, simpering heroines when I’m reading, so my ladies tend to be on the sassy side.

JLD: Do you have any advice for aspiring authors? 

Indigo: Keep writing, and be open to criticism.  Having someone tell you your work is good just because they’re a friend isn’t going to help you.  Sometimes brutal honesty is the best way to learn.  Let them pick your manuscript apart, let them tell you what you can improve.  It’s a tough pill to swallow, but you’ll be grateful in the end.

JLD: Who is/are your favorite author(s)?

Indigo: Lori Foster, Lora Leigh, Nalini Singh, Jill Shalvis, JR Ward…this list could go on all day.  I’ll leave it at that for now.

JLD: How do/does your favorite authors(s) impact your writing?

Indigo: I read them, and I think to myself, “Wow, I suck compared to them”, but then when I go to write, I push myself that much harder to be better.  I see improvement with every story I put out there.

JLD: If you were stranded on an island with one character from any book of your choice, who would it be and why? 

Indigo: Oh man…um, Just one huh? Ok I’d have to say…Zsadist from the Black Dagger Brotherhood books.  Besides being amazing eye candy, he’s a badass.  I’d be well taken care of for sure.

JLD: Hollywood called! They want to turn your novel into a movie or television series. If given the choice, who would you cast as your characters?

Indigo; Henry Cavill hands down, for any of my heroes, because he’s gorgeous.  And for my heroine…I’d say Mila Kunis.  She’s just smoking hot, how can I not?

JLD: Tell us about your novel and what we can expect.

Indigo: Well, my most recent release is REDEEMED, which is the third book in my Passion Series.  Colton and Hadley are working through some pretty serious problems throughout the entire series, and it all comes to a head in book three.  You should also know, I’m a sucker for an HEA ;)



Blurb: Heartbreak drives Hadley to move on and forget the man who destroyed her hopes of love, no matter how much it hurts.
Colton will do anything to gain her forgiveness, if only he can convince her to believe his side.
With their future teetering perilously on the edge of disaster, can they redeem what they had before it’s too late?

 

Excerpt: 

“What are you doing here, Colton?”  The words were barely a whisper.

“Saving your ass from Mr. Wonderful, apparently.”  His tone held no amusement despite his comment. “We’re settling this tonight, Hadley.  Let’s go.”

He grabbed her wrist and started to pull her toward the back exit, but she dug in her heels and resisted.  “I’m going home, Colton, my car’s out front.” 

Colton turned and looked at her, and then toward the bar.  “Fine.”  Pulling her the opposite direction, she again pulled back.

“Colton! Stop! You’re not going with me!” she pleaded, flinching at her whiny tone.

He laughed and shot her a look.  “Look, Had, you either walk out of here nicely with me…or I throw you over my shoulder and carry you out.  Your choice, sweetheart.”

Oh hell no.  Now it was her turn to get pissed.  No way was he going to order her around like a child, let alone manhandle her like one.  With her fists balled at her sides, she spoke low and with as much menace as she could muster.  He certainly wouldn’t embarrass her like that anyway.

“No.”

A slow smile curled his lips, and at that moment, she knew he would follow through on his promise to carry her out.  “Alright.  You’ve made your choice.”

JLD: Are there any other projects you’re working on? 

Indigo: Right now I’m working on a story titled SLOW BURN, and all I can say for now, is that things are heating up on the farm. I’m also working on the Crimson Heat Series with my writing partner TL Reeve.  So far we’ve got Undercover Dom and Legal Dom turned in and awaiting publishing, while we continue work on Dirty Dom.  There will be approx. 5-7 books in the series.

JLD: Where can readers find you?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorindigo.sin

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndigoSin

Website: http://www.authorindigosin.com/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6564051.Indigo_Sin

Buy links:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Redeemed-Passion-Series-Romance-ebook/dp/B00DLLCBXO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1372173066&sr=1-1&keywords=Indigo+Sin

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/redeemed-indigo-sin/1115810426?ean=2940016684321

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Indigo Sin is a new author from the Midwest specializing in short, hot, sexy stories that are sure to warm you up on a chilly night.  When not in front of her computer, you can find her cuddled up with her man and a good book, lost in the dream world that is her mind.  With a deep passion for writing, Indigo brings fantasies to life in her steamy tales of erotic encounters.  Step inside the mind of a slightly depraved sensualist if you dare. Indigo will show you the way.  Let the sin...begin.

Author Spotlight with Kameron Brook

Welcome, Kameron! Tell us a bit about yourself:

(Kam) Howdy. Thank you so much for having me here today. Let’s see, what can I say about myself? Hmm…. Well, I am a mother of two kids: a thirteen-year-old son and a four-year-old daughter who thinks she is a teenager already. Dirk and I just celebrated our 15^th anniversary in June and more in love than ever.

JLD: In which genres do you write?

(Kam) We write erotic romance: gay, straight, bi, ménage, and lesbian.

JLD: What inspires you to write?

(Kam) I enjoy sharing a bit of my life with others. When you read a story by us, know that certain areas are completely true – a scene or the entire story. This tidbit makes the stories even hotter.

JLD: How do you choose names for your characters?

(Kam) The best way I can describe it is a mental neon sign turns on and the name flashes until I type his or her name into the WIP.

JLD: What is your favorite type of character to write? Do you have a personal favorite amongst your own characters?

(Kam) We try to add a bit of humor to all our stories so anyone who is sexy and humorous is my favorite. As for who is my favorite character now, it really is a toss up between Elizabeth and Donovan. I love her punk look and spunky attitude. I adore Donovan’s flirtatious nature and his sweet side.

JLD: Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

(Kam) If you have a passion to write, then write….write…write. However don’t be discouraged when a mental block happens. Walk away, read a book, go bake, watch tv…..What I am saying is get your mind off the story and you’ll be amazed how the block will suddenly melt away.

JLD: Who is/are your favorite author(s)?

(Kam) I get asked this question often. It’s hard to limit my response to ten but I will try. Let’s see, off the top of my head, I read Kresley Cole, Shayla Black, James Patterson, Jaci Burton, Keri Arthur, Pamela Palmer, Karen Moning, Maggie Shayne, Lora Leigh, and Gena Showalter.

JLD: How do/does your favorite authors(s) impact your writing?

(Kam) When I read a great story, it makes me want to strive to reach their writing caliber.

JLD: If you were stranded on an island with one character from any book of your choice, who would it be and why?

(Kam) That’s a hard question because I need someone who can do it all. I want someone who can make a 5-course meal from what the island provides yet can build us an escape boat.

JLD: Hollywood called! They want to turn your novel into a movie or television series. If given the choice, who would you cast as your characters?

(Kam) Joe Manganiello would most definitely be Donovan and I would take up acting lessons just to play his Elizabeth. ;)

 JLD: Tell us about your novel and what we can expect:

 

 

Blurb: It’s grand opening day of Guilty Pleasures, and Donovan is there bright and early with his best friend Jackson. He came to show support to Jackson’s girl, Felicia and maybe grab a sugary treat. Little did he know he’d find something sweeter than anything offered on the menu board – the woman of his dreams. 

Excerpt:

This is it, Elizabeth thought as she pushed through the door to deliver a large batch of chocolate and vanilla sugar cookies to the display case. It was grand opening day for Guilty Pleasures, and she couldn’t be more excited or more nervous. Years of scrimping and saving had accumulated to this day. In a matter of minutes the bakery would be open for business, and their city would officially have their first taboo sweet shop.

Elizabeth took one final look around, making sure everything was perfect, when Felicia, her business partner and friend, appeared next to her, chomping on a fornication cookie.

Out of all the sugary creations crafted for the shop, Elizabeth and Felicia would agree these were the most fun to develop. They spent many wine-filled nights brainstorming and researching ideas for the inserts.

“What’s it say, babe?” Elizabeth asked, nodding toward the paper in Felicia’s hand.

Felicia laughed and read the naughty message, "Two heads are better than one, but three, now that’s what I call a party!" As she tucked the paper into her back pocket, she asked, “I forget. Was this yours or mine?”

“I actually think your man deserves credit for this one.” Grinning, Elizabeth grabbed the sampler plate off the counter and walked toward the front door, turning to take one final look around before the place filled up. She couldn't be any prouder of the decor in her little slice of heaven. She glanced to her left and smiled proudly as she admired the photos on the wall. 

The food photographer they had hired did a fantastic job capturing the beauty and sexiness of several corset cakes available for purchase. But the icing on the cake, so to speak, was the mural to the right of the entrance. A local artist painted "What Are Your Guilty Pleasures" but the letters were actually naked people in compromising naughty positions.

Felicia giggled. “Oh yeah, it’s all coming back to me now. We definitely drank way too much that night.”

Nodding in agreement, Elizabeth turned on the neon sign and opened the doors for business.

Already, a few eager customers were waiting by the window. They actually applauded when Elizabeth stepped out of the shop door. She greeted them with a smile and offered them their choice of iced cocks or boobs. She wasn’t surprised the guests blushed when they made their selection and bit into the cookie. She expected to witness many rosy cheeks in the hours ahead of them—giggles too.

As the streets began to fill up with people going to work, Elizabeth tried to coax even more passersby into the shop with her funny shout-outs such as: “I bet our peckers taste as good as your man’s. No wait, even better!” And, “Our breasts are fantastic and all natural.” All the while she held up a naughty treat.

After the bell dinged behind her a couple dozen times, she realized the humorous approach to draw in customers was working like a charm. Now with them inside, she had no doubt every person who’d entered the shop erected from her dreams would be a repeat customer. And with this thought, she knew the many dinners of Ramen noodles were well worth the discomfort it cost her over the years.

JLD: Your story sounds fantastic! Are there any other projects you’re working on?

(Kam) Dirk and I are taking the summer off to spend time with our kids and finish up summer home renovations.

JLD: Where can our readers find you?

 

 

Blog: http://www.dirkandkam.com
Facebook Author page: https://www.facebook.com/DirkandKam

Goodreads' links: 

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5781386.Kameron_Brook

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5120666.Dirk_Tyler

 

Amazon Author Pages:

http://amazon.com/author/kameronbrook

http://www.amazon.com/Dirk-Tyler/e/B00A8IDHMC/

Buy links:

Purchase link: http://amzn.com/B00DELSA9K

Goodreads link for the story: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18073879-naughty-delights

 

Combined Bio: Kameron and Dirk, a passionate couple in and out of the bedroom, has decided to join forces and bring their erotic imagination to life with words. Their solo stories are electric; however, the works they create together will practically sizzle off the page. Yes, they might live in a quiet suburb neighborhood, but they’re anything but tame and unadventurous. A fact you shall read and learn about soon enough.