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!

RELEASE DAY! Desires of a Dark Lord and a HUGE giveaway!

Happy Release Day to me!

I'm thrilled to announce that Desires of a Dark Lord is now available in both eBook and paperback via Amazon.com.

I can't tell you how excited I am to share this new series and the characters with all of you.

In celebration of release day, I'm giving away an autographed copy of the book to one of you. How do you enter to win this book? Well, it's simple. All I'm asking is that you post a review of this book on either Amazon, Goodreads, or BOTH. There are additional opportunities as well. The more you complete, the more entries you get and improve your chances of winning.


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Sneak Peek at Desires of a Dark Lord!

Join me at Romancing the Book for a look at my playlist for Desires of a Dark Lord!

Most of you know, I'm an avid music fan and often write to a specific list of songs for a particular book. Want to see what inspired this story? Stop by and find out. While you're there, read an excerpt from Desires of a Dark Lord and comment with your answer to my question (listed in the post) for your chance to win an Ebook copy of the story.

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Happy Reading!

Welcome Debut Erotic Romance Author Marianne Theresa & Giveaway!!

Please join me in offering a warm welcome to debut erotic romance author, Marianne Theresa!

Welcome, Marianne!

JLD: Tell us a bit about yourself.

Marianne: First, I'd like thank-you for having me here on your blog-site. Being half a world away, I almost feel like I’m on cyber holidays.  I’m happily married with 2 children and I live on the east coast of Australia, just a few hours’ drive north of Sydney. And while you guys are in the clutches of winter, we are sweltering away under the tyranny of summer, which is really ironic because I absolutely adore snow and the colder weather, but my family enjoys all the summer trimmings our great beaches have to offer- like the sun, surf and sand.   

JLD:  Where you live sounds lovely! I've always wanted to visit Australia. In which genres do you write?

Marianne: As Marianne Theresa I write first and foremost in the Romance Genre – but like a packet of Tim-Tams, I don’t stop at one variety, so I indulge my passion for Love and Romance and write in several sub-genres such as:  Historical, Paranormal, Contemporary & Steampunk. Yes I know – that’s a lot of variation, but as long as romance is in the main course – I know the desert of the story will always follow. Be warned though, most of my stories tend to be of the an Erotic and Spicy nature J

I write what gives me the most pleasure to do so. 

JLD: What inspires you to write?

Marianne: Life itself! Pure and simple – as it goes on around us. Whether it is something I’ve read from 400 years in the past, visions or dreams of what’s gone by, and ideas or wishes of what’s to come. For years I’ve sat in Drs Waiting rooms, supermarket checkouts, parks and the great outdoors, just watching and studying everyday occurrences in people’s lives – they’ve always interested me. For me, life itself is wonderfully consuming and full of predictions, expectations and opportunities. Some taken, some lost and many unique & unexpected! It’s like a kaleidoscope of stories just waiting around a corner, wanting to be told. I find the choices are boundless.

JLD: How do you choose names for your characters?

Marianne: That’s a good question Jae Lynne. Mostly that’s not been a huge issue as they tell me who they are. By the time I’ve plotted a rough draft (yes, I’m usually a plotter), they’ve wasted no time in coming forward & I know who they are.  A few times I’ve had to change name or two because they rub each other the wrong way, but over-all  I’m generally happy with how they just slip right into their designated rolls and get on with the story. J

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

Marianne: I love to read AND write about characters that bring to the story a deep emotional pull.  And I mean in the sense that they have to charm me, make me believe in them, laugh with them and cry with them.  

A Favourite Character, WOW… let me see, I would have to say that I really enjoy Cally, she’s the female lead character in my soon to be released short Contemporary Erotic Romance Story – Hidden  Passions.

JLD: Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

Marianne: Have a passion for what you write. I also believe that goes for any craft connected to the ARTS. Join a writing group if you can, there are many out there that are wonderfully supportive.  I’d been writing many years before I knew about wonderful Societies & Associations that are full of kindred souls, eager to help newbie- writers find their feet! RWA (Romance Writers of Australia) was my saving grace. It opened my eyes to a whole world of *important stuff*that I needed to learn about. And you’ll never know it all … but the more you do learn the better it will be for your own journey along the road to publication.

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

Marianne: Because my love of History had been ingrained in my soul for as many years as I can remember, I didn’t know I wanted to write until I had read a few 100 Historical Novels, in my late teens. It was at that time I found the works of Kathleen E Woodiwiss and I was hooked. I’ve read *A Rose in Winter* so often that I wore out the original and am on my second copy.

But 30yrs (or so - J ) on, and it would be impossible not to add many amazing authors to my list. But a few that I go back to their stories over and over are: Ms Joey W Hill;; Stephanie Laurens;  Gaelen Foley just to name a few …

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

Marianne: When a writer has a devout passion for their genre, I feel it shows in the story.  This might sound really weird, but many leading Characters have embedded themselves deep inside me so much, that I think I would know them personally if I passed them on the street.

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

Marianne: Oh Gosh … on an island you say? Hmmm … well it would have to definitely be a male character; I mean I did mention before that I like to write on the side of hot and spicy. Seeing I enjoyed *Beloved Vampire* - 2^nd story in the Vampire Series by J W Hill -  I would think I could live out an eternity with Lord Mason.

After all, he’s a distinguished gentleman, been around for centuries, is handsome beyond belief, is a vampire of renown and knows exactly what a woman needs to be happy and fulfilled  ;)  …. I’m just not sure the *love-of-his-life* Jess, would appreciate the whole idea though. J

JLD: You can't spend your island time with Lord Mason. He's already stranded with me. *wicked grin*. You definitely have good taste with regard to romantic heroes. 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?

Marianne: Wow- how cool would that be and I’m ready to put forward 2 of my  favourite actors. Fort the part of Chad Whittaker I’d have Australia’s very own Handsome Hero, Hugh Jackman and one of the loveliest  ladies I adore to play Cally Foster, would be Scarlett Johansson - from *Girl with the Pearl Earring * fame. I love that movie!

JLD: *swoons* Hugh Jackman. Isn't he just the ideal hero? So...tell us about your novel!

Marianne: Hidden Passions is a 10K - Contemporary Erotic Romance Story set in Sydney.

It’s about two people, who the universe knows, were meant for each other, but by a quirk of fate, they never had the opportunity! So when the chance finally does come along, those damniable fates have once again placed several frustrating obstacles in their path.

If Cally and Chad want this relationship to work, hot sex is not going to be enough. If it’s true love they both want, then they are going to have to work hard to get it.

For those of us who’ve been following the series from the beginning, what can we expect from this installment?

Hidden Passions is a stand-alone novel chosen for a New series called HOT-DOWNUNDER.

They are a collection of 14 Erotic Stories by 14 Australian Authors, from Momentum books, the New Digital Imprint of Pan Macmillan Australia.

Each story is as varied as this large country and completely different from the other. Their common factors are they are set in Australia, each has a Steamy to Sizzling heat factor out of 5, and are all by Aussie Authors.

The first 5 Stories were released on the 1^st November 2012, the next 4 stories came out recently, 1^st December 2012, and the next 5 releases, are due on the 15th January 2013. Which I feel is going to be a very lucky year!!

Visitors & Readers can check out the other titles in this series here:    www.hot-downunder.com

 

 

Blurb:

When a guy falls in love with a mate’s girl, there is only one thing he can do ... leave town.

Then Chad Whittaker receives a frantic call for help from the girl he loves; he gets on the next plane home to Sydney.

But will he get there in time?

Cally Foster just kicked her boyfriend’s no-good, lying, cheating ass out of her apartment and her life. That’s what a girl gets when she falls for the wrong guy.

 

 She made a terrible mistake and now she’s hot for the right guy.

 He’s here ... she’s free ... so why’s he holding back?

Want to get to know Chad & Cally? Here’s a  sneaky prelude to their story  - HIDDEN PASSIONS:

Cally left work early with a demanding migraine, hoping a few hours rest will make it disappear. But nothing can erase what she sees the minute she walks into her apartment ….

 

The silver candle-stick holder fit sturdy and comfortable in Cally’s hand. Her fingers flexed and re-positioned around the metal's smooth curves to give more control—not that she would really use it, she was passive by nature, but the effect worked so far ….

Her eyes narrowed and her body stirred with an incessant hunger as she stared at every inch of his naked muscled frame while he stood stone dead still. Her gaze moved up, became fixated on his deceivingly innocent face. For several minutes she felt like a frightened gazelle caught in a spot light, but when he moved a step closer the moment was shattered.

He was a fraud. A jerk. A two-timing looser.

 

So now you admit it to yourself.

She gripped the weapon with two hands now, pleased when he jumped back, knowing she meant business.

A restrained wariness spread as fast as grass fire over his handsome face. How could everything about this man appear so perfect? What made her think she was the luckiest woman alive because he was hers?

 “Now Pumpkin … let’s talk.”

“Don’t you dare ‘pumpkin me’ you two timing, low-life gutter snake. You so much as move and I swear I’ll put those Kung-Fu  lessons you made me take to good use. Just be lucky it’s not anything sharp, cause at the moment I want to do nothing more than castrate your dick and boil it in fat till there’s not enough left to feed the worms.”

“Look, it really wasn't what you think pumpkin.”

“I said don’t call me that.”  Cally screamed. Thank god for wallpaper, it had to be the only thing holding the plaster together. “You sacrificed that right when you filled the bitch’s throat with your cum.”

Bet he’s regretting those lessons right about now. She’d excelled at using nun-chukers! She watched him dive to the left, swipe up a pillow and pressed it firmly against his man-whoring groin—terrified. She let go a menacing chuckle.

“Ok, Ok, I won’t. Jesus Cally just be reasonable for a minute and let me explain, okay Honey?”

She hissed, “I’m not your honey.” She jabbed hard and he put out his hand in defense. Metal collided with bone and flesh.

“Christ, be careful will ya?” The finger went straight to his mouth.

Here he was, a self-confident man not easily given over to bowing and scraping to the demands made by many men, and fewer females, and now he was cringing and sweating before her. Serves him right the low belly, swine.

“How’s it feel honey, having a thoroughly pissed off woman who once loved you, trusted you.” Just as well he kept his mouth shut. “And to think I almost didn't come home.”

“I know, you weren't supposed to be home.” He said through gritted teeth.

“Oh right, how thoughtless of me. You’re no better than a snake in the grass. Or should I say snake in her mouth.”

Cally closed her eyes for a millisecond. Holy mother! She’ll never be able to sit on that couch again without seeing the image imprinted in triplicate.

The naked woman on her back, on Cally’s couch. Red finger nails dug deep into her lover’s buttocks as he crouched astride her head, both his large hands full of those silicon-filled rocks on her chest, keeping him balanced and steady as he serviced her mouth with his full erection.

This was more than a party trick. Stanton wasn't small—and yet the whore had no trouble accommodating his size!

How long had they been practicing this maneuver? No-one could possibly learn that in the first sitting.

 

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You can read more in the next 2 exerpts on Marianne’s Blog site:

mariannetheresa.blogspot.com

 

JLD: Fantastic prelude, Marianne! Are there any other projects you’re working on?

Marianne: Yes, there are. I have recently finished a 15K Paranormal Story, which I hope to submit early next year. And I am currently working on A Series of 3 Historical Novels, set in the 1850’s off the Ivory Coast of Africa. These are dark tales about treachery, slavery, and passion. Where love will not be denied, but is almost as unattainable as reaching the stars. 

As well as my Historical MS’s, I have A series of Short Stories under-way,  and it is all about Angels, Romance & the lives they affect! Oh and there’s a lot of Hot Naughty Stuff going on in between!  ;)

 JLD: Where can our readers find you? 

Marianne: You can find Marianne Theresa (MT ) in lots of places:

Facebook

Blog

Publisher

www.hot-downunder.com

 

 

 

Thanks so much for helping me share my very first published story, Jae Lynne!

As a thank you to your visiting guests I have 3 giveaways!

1 gift pack (includes a free book of HIDDEN PASSIONS) 

2 free copies of my new e-book.

Just leave a comment to my question at the end of this post, with your e-mail address so I can contact you, and I’ll have Jae Lynne choose the lucky winners at random.

What would you do, if You were in Cally’s shoes on that fateful afternoon?

Be original, be sneaky, be devilish …..

Winners will be announced on January 4, 2013. Good luck!

 

 

An Interview with Dante from Blood Moon and Contest!

Happy Fall, Y'all!

Lots going on this month as I prepare Desires of a Dark Lord for submission to a new publisher. Keep your fingers crossed that they find Ronan impressive enough to issue me a shiny new contract. I'll keep you all posted as to the details once I submit.

In other news, Dante from Blood Moon is being interviewed at Bitten By Paranormal Romance on October 25th. As I wrap up the interview, I was curious if there were any readers who might be interested in asking Dante a question. I have the opportunity to make this REALLY interesting.

So what do you say? Is there anything YOU want to ask the vampire god? If your question is selected, there's a prize and some swag coming your way! Simply respond to this post on my blog with the question you'd like to ask Dante and you're entered to win!

Contest ends September 10, 2012. I leave you with my vision of Dante. Try your HARDEST not to drool all over your keyboards. Enjoy!

Want to win autographed print copies of Mythic AND Blood Moon?

Happy Independence Day to all of my fellow Americans!

As you may know, Mythic (book one of the Mythic Series) is available as a FREE download for Kindle users until Saturday!

With the free download in mind, I have an offer for all of you taking advantage of the promotion.For those of you who review Mythic (or Blood Moon) from today until the end of July will be entered to win autographed print copies of BOTH Mythic and Blood Moon. That's right...one winner will win BOTH novels. No worries, I'll include a slew of other goodies, but thought the books might entice you to read and review!

The rules: Read and review Mythic or Blood Moon and place said review on review sites such as Amazon and Goodreads. Once the review is posted, paste the link(s) here on my blog with your name and a valid email address (so I can contact you if you've won the prize). On July 31st I'll choose a winner (at random) to receive the novels.

Hope you enjoy the read!

Sex Scene Saturday - Round Two!

Happy Saturday!

It's round two of the author blog event, 'Sex Scene Saturday'! Remember to check out the other authors I've listed below for an additional peek at some amazing work that's sure to spice up your weekend!

I encourage you to comment on the excerpt I'm about to post (be sure to include your email address) as I'll choose one winner each week to receive a digital copy of the full-length story. Not too bad, huh? At the conclusion of the event (round 4), I'll have something special for the winning commenter. You'll  want to stick around to see what I have in store!

Without further delay, here's another excerpt from my novel, MYTHIC...

Gianna Marino and Mattias Vitale entered his penthouse on the highest level of the building. He led her to his bedchamber, and allowed her to enter first. Gianna stared at his bed, having second thoughts. When she turned to face him, he’d already removed his shirt. He didn’t waste any time. She cast a slow, hot gaze and knew she was a goner, but continued to play the game.

God, she’d dreamed of gripping those broad shoulders. Every single detail of his body bulged with perfection exactly where necessary. And the art, hugging his entire right side, from his neck to his hip was simply delicious.

Her heart raced. She nearly salivated. Damn, the man was ripped and she wanted to trace the detail of his tattoo with her tongue. She was hot all over, dripping with arousal. Shit. She wanted him.

Actually, it wasn’t him she wanted. No, it could be anyone with that body, charm, and hint of diabolic aura. Yeah right. She was done for.

She thought of this moment too often. His muscular build pressed against hers, her resistance dwindling as she grew weak, unable to hold back when she reached the breaking point, begging him to take her and do what he wished. But he’s a coward, a murderer. Isn’t he? Why? Why did he have to live up to her fantastical expectation?

Relax. You’re just using him and that delectable body.

There he stood, in a position meant to seduce, to overpower. He looked deep into her eyes with a ravishing glare that made her knees weak and smirked in spite of himself, curling one corner of his lip into an evil grin. “We’ll eventually end up in the bed.”

She cocked an eyebrow. “Eventually?”

Just then, he kissed her so fiercely that her head spun in a passionate haze. Moaning at the taste of him, she tried to put forth the effort of a struggle but felt herself being pulled in, beginning to lose control. Secretly, she loved the taste of the alcohol on his breath. It drove her mad as her tongue longed for the flavor.

He lifted her against the wall and bound her hands with his own, pinning her with his body. Locked. Trapped. Foreplay. Who had the upper hand in their game of seduction? The roles began to blur. He released her hands. But before he lowered her to her feet, she’d removed his belt and unfastened the button on his black pants.

She pulled him close, placing her hands on his back. Not a single inch of him was soft. Duly noted when he pressed his lips to hers as he unzipped her dress. The garment floated to the floor, revealing the sexy black lace underneath. They were both breathing heavily.

“I’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” he panted.

She smiled, hoping to keep her wits about her. “And you’ve been patient.”

He leaned his forehead against hers, towering over her with a six inch advantage. “I want you so badly Gianna, you do realize I could hurt you.”

She tugged at his unbuttoned pants, an aggressive move on her part. “I’m hoping that you do.”

“It will be difficult to use restraint. You have no idea what you do to me.”

“Show me.”

He leaned in for another heated lip lock before she interrupted. “First, I have one condition.”

He sighed. “Of course you do…what is it?”

“No biting. Not tonight.”

His eyes widened and he backed away to meet her gaze. “You have got to be kidding!”

Didn’t she? To expect this sort of control when all he wanted to do was lose it? If she hadn’t made him  wait  so  long  he  could  almost  guarantee  his  resistance,  but  he  hoped  she’d  reconsider.  He imagined her blood tasted as good as her body, but if he couldn’t have both, right now, he’d settle for one. He’d have her blood later. She would eventually beg him to taste her. He was that sure of himself.

Gianna knew this was his greatest challenge but she needed something over him, something that could keep him under control, her control, until the time came to play her ace. She knew that asking was nothing short of cruelty, but took her chances and made the request. Hell, if he was as good a lover as he was a cunning, lying, killer, she might offer herself to him on a platter. “Not kidding. Can you control yourself for me? I promise I’ll make it worth your while.”

He leaned into her, pressing his rock-hard erection into her hip. “You don’t make things easy, Gianna.”

“Baby, nothing worthwhile is easy, but if you don’t agree I’ll understand. We can always wait for another—”

“No. No more waiting. Too long have I watched you, wanted you while not being able to touch you. It has been nothing short of excruciating and I’m through with it.

“I guess we have a deal, then?”

He never answered. He took hold of her with a fervent kiss. She almost felt guilty for making him feel this way.

Do I want to be with him?

It was debatable. He exuded undeniable sex appeal. But she knew her reasons for engaging in this situation. She wanted to forget Nicholas, trying to heal her broken, beating heart, and all because she desired to be closer to him. She wanted to erase him from memory as if she wasn’t partly responsible for giving him the green light. Now she’d seduce Mattias to fill the void in a moment of desperate contact.

After savoring every inch of her lips, Mattias reached her neck and collarbone. He tilted her neck and slowly licked the area where he’d typically sink his sharp teeth. There was something to be said for anticipation as he felt a shiver through her body by simply touching the forbidden area, teasing it by testing the boundaries. Then he kissed the same area and grazed ever so lightly with his fangs. He earned a sound of approval.

Deliberately disobedient, he turned her on. She was primed and ready. “Are you going to violate the terms of our deal, Mattias?”

His body pressed against hers, his breathing ragged. “I should. Really, I should. I want to taste you and drain you of every last drop but I think I’ll give it a few more minutes. That’s how long it should take until I have you begging.” His confidence made her ache in every place that was distinctly female, making her so damn hot.

He felt the blood rushing through her veins as he ran his tongue over her warm flesh. Only a thin layer of skin separated his life force from hers, and the thought nearly caused him to lose his sense of reasoning. He could taste the sweetness through her skin and smell the blood on her breath. The distinct sound of her tripled heartbeat confirmed her fading inhibitions. Once he was inside her, she’d want it. It was only a matter of time before he would bind himself to her and her to him. Just one bite and I’ll have everything. Power, a kingdom and a queen.

His cool touch ignited her lust as he raised Gianna’s toned legs, wrapping them around his waist. He lifted her to the bed and managed to shed the remaining lace garments from her body. He appraised her with a stare that burned. Then he grinned and proceeded with a penetrating kiss.

He held her so tightly that she thought she’d choke on elation. His naked body was exactly how she imagined all the way down to his substantial erection. She swore her eyes bugged at the size of him, but he didn’t seem to notice. Listening to his low growls of victory, she traced the planes of his back with the tips of her fingers, earning an ecstatic groan. She’d passed the point of no return. It was impossible to end things now.

Drunk. She was drunk on the aroma. His scent, a provocative hint of amber and woods, compared to rolling around naked amidst crisp autumn foliage. His hands migrated all over her body and she lost track of his movement. He caressed her hip, teased the deep valley of her breasts, and tangled himself in her honeysuckle-infused locks. Ten fingers pulling, demanding. Fuck. He was right. And no, she didn’t care who he was or what he’d done.

Hard kisses crawled higher and she made an offering, a pulsating temptation. She tilted her neck further...further, felt the warmth of his proximity and braced herself with bated breath. Ringing. The chimes of victory, warning bells? No.

His cell phone rang.

Saved by the glorious sound of modern technology, their intimacy interrupted. In a flash, the phone was in his hand.

“What the hell did I tell him?” he sneered.

“What is it Dante? Someone had better be dying.” He paused.

“He’s on the move? So, bring him in. …Why do you need me?” Another pause. "Fine, I’ll be right there.”

Mattias ended his call with a slam of his phone, less than thrilled. But as luck would have it, either by coincidence or in a fit of jealousy, Dante saved her.

Mattias sighed in dismay. “I have to handle something. I won’t be long. Promise me you’ll be right here when I return because I am not finished with you. In fact, I hope you don’t have anything planned for this evening because you’ll be busy warming my bed.”

She pouted, firing his libido. “I’ll do my best. In the meantime, let me give you something to come back to.”

She pulled him on top of her, kissing him passionately. Nothing compared to the way his tongue worked hers. Grasping his shoulders, she spread her thighs, allowing his painful erection to caress the warmth between them, and he growled at the contact. As much as she tried to convince herself that she was teasing him, she wanted it, silently begging him to penetrate and ease the aching. “Stay with me Mattias. I need to feel your strength inside me.”

He trailed his way down her fit body until he stood at the foot of the bed and aggressively pulled her hips to the edge to meet his. He stepped back for a moment to admire the one woman he wanted with every part of his being. He was in awe of her beauty. Every inch of her was bare to him now and she was a goddess, his goddess. She alone could be his eternal bliss or his ultimate ruin. Tonight he intended to show her just how much she was missing. Upon his return, there would be no interruptions, no abrupt reason for either one of them to part ways.

Mattias leaned over Gianna and, with his hands, eased his way into the flesh where she yearned for him. Amazed by how primed she was, he wanted her more than anything, even power. He inserted two fingers deep inside of her and she screamed in ecstasy. His erection grew more painful as he thrust his hand deeper, watching her face, throwing her head back as he pleased her. She looked down at him with starvation in her eyes when he withdrew and licked his wet fingers with a murmur of approval.

“Mmm.” His eyes pierced hers. “Even better than I thought.”

His phone rang again.

“Damn it! Please tell me this is someone’s idea of a sick fucking joke. Someone will pay…dearly.”

“Mattias please don’t go. I can’t wait. I need you.” She wanted this now before she lost her nerve.

“Baby you know that I wouldn’t leave this,” his eyes swept over her, “unless it was important.”

“Oh this is so cruel, Mattias.” She balled her hands into fists and took her anger out on the mattress.

“Now you know how I feel on a daily basis. I’ve been walking around for over a year with a constant hard on that you caused, but trust me baby, this is hurting me far worse than it’s hurting you.”

She looked down at his huge erection with wide hungry eyes. “You know, I can take care of that for you.”

She lowered her gaze and smiled at both the impressive specimen and the meticulous grooming habit. She pulled him close, pushed him onto the bed, and lowered her mouth to his shaft. Suction increased as she covered him, sliding from root to tip. Although unexpected, she enjoyed the salty taste of him, the velvet feel of his cock on her tongue, and it felt too good to play with fire. He cupped her head as she worked him and moaned with such guttural agony, unlike any sound she’d ever heard.

****

God, she was talented as she continued to take more of him. The way her tongue teased, left him balling the sheets in his fists to fight back the urge to release over a year of frustration. So close. Oh yes, Dante would pay for this!

Mattias reluctantly withdrew from her. Confused, she looked at him. “What’s wrong Mattias?”

“I’ll tell you what’s wrong, I’m hard, you’re wet, and we’re still teasing each other. It’s torture, Gianna.”

“Well, what do you suggest?”

He wanted her and didn’t want to wait any longer. But he knew his time was limited due to Dante’s urgency, and he wanted no intrusions. Mattias wanted to take his time, for the moment to be perfect and he would in fact, turn her tonight, with or without her permission. Consequences be damned.

“We’ll resume this when I return. In the meantime, I want you to conserve your energy...because baby, I promise you’re going to need it.”

He stood and dressed himself quickly while taking the time to admire what he was leaving. He shook his head in disbelief that he finally had her in his bed and was being called away. Dante could handle the urgent situation on his own while Mattias indulging himself with Gianna. But if he wanted things dealt with correctly and didn’t want to appear weak, he needed to be the one to see it through.

Fully dressed, he crawled on top of her and claimed her mouth. Gianna pulled back, slightly.

“Isn’t there anything I can do to convince you to stay with me?” She reached her hand inside his pants and cupped him.

He growled at her expert touch. “You’re relentless.”

“Yes and don’t you just love it?”

“More than you’ll ever know.”

He kissed her deeply as she played with him. “I have to…go. I promise…won’t be long.” He delivered one more scalding kiss and had a sinking feeling he was going to regret leaving her as he exited the room.

Mythic is available at:

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Yvette Hines

Stacey Kennedy

Jenn LeBlanc

Bridget Midway

Sascha Illyvich

Mythic now available in PRINT!

Hey, All!

Sorry it's been nearly a month since my last post, but I've been immersed in Blood Moon (Mythic's sequel) and I hope to have it ready for submission to my editor next month. I know I've been teasing you all with a timeframe for completion of the novel, but I promise I'm working as diligently as possible to bring you a wonderful story!

That said, I'll post an excerpt for the novel as soon as possible to give you all a taste of what's to come in the next installment of the series.

With all the anticipation for Blood Moon, I wanted to share some exciting news! MYTHIC is now available IN PRINT! That's right folks, you'll find your copy available for purchase at Amazon.com! If you've been waiting to get your hands on the paperback, here's your chance!

To celebrate the release of the novel in print, I'm giving away a paperback copy to one lucky entrant. Visit Goodreads.com for more info!

That's all from me for now. Stay tuned for a website update and more info.

Happy Reading!

New Interview and Giveaway!

Join me today at 'Now that's what I'm talking about' for an interview and giveaway of my short story THE CONTRACT!

Remember, if you comment at both my 2/5 and 2/6 appearances AND leave a comment here on my blog, you'll be entered to win a serious box of swag!

Happy Reading!

February Appearances and a MYTHIC Character Post!

Greetings All!

2012 is off to a wonderful start and I've been BUSY! As you may know, I'm one of the featured small press authors at this year's Authors After Dark convention in New Orleans! That said, there will be a few "Author Spotlights" on several different blogs. I hope you don't grow tired of hearing from me.

A few weeks ago I posted a poll to Facebook asking which character you'd like to hear from outside the series. I had a unique opportunity to write a guest post about New Orleans and Mardi Gras through a character's perspective. Well the results are in!

On February 5th, Mattias Vitale will dish about the city and its festivities. Want to see what the sinister vampire coven leader had to say? Visit Literary Escapism on 2/5 to find out. Show me some love with a comment, too! I'm giving away a copy of MYTHIC to a lucky commenter.

On February 6th, join me at That's What I'm Talking About for an interview and a giveaway. Comment and show me how much you love me, won't you?

To sweeten the deal, if you leave a comment at both appearances AND here on my blog the day the posts go live, I'll send you one serious box of swag INCLUDING the first of the Blood Moon magnets!

And just in case you wanted to know what I've been doing with myself over the past few months, here you go...

Appearance at JoJo's Book Corner AND GIVEAWAY!

Join me at JoJo's Book Corner as I join in the two year anniversary (and 900 followers) celebration of her AMAZING blog! Just in case you're wondering, JoJo sure knows how to party. Don't believe me? Go have a look! Just wait until you see the goodies I've brought to the table. Want to win an eBook copy of my novel, MYTHIC? Comment to win! Winner announced at midnight on 8/25.

AND...Don't forget to comment on my Authors After Dark blog post for your chance to win the convention's coveted welcome bag containing books and swag from over 100 authors! Winner chosen on Sunday, August 28th!

Authors After Dark 2011 and a GIVEAWAY!

I'm back from AAD and I'm EXHAUSTED (in a good way, promise).

This year I had the pleasure of being a member of Stella Price's convention staff and it was an epic experience. From the moment I pulled up to the hotel with some 5,000 books sent by various publishers, I worked my ass off! Between filling welcome bags with several pounds of swag from over 100 authors, to setting up ballrooms for dinners, organizing the Bookie Awards ceremony, attending the costume balls, and other things on the fly, the experience was a rewarding one.

Besides meeting new readers and seeing old friends, this was my first con where I attended as an author. That's right! It was a career milestone. During the public book signing on Saturday, I found it surreal that people asked for MY autograph. Yes, the sensation is still foreign. But the proud expression splayed across my husband's face as he witnessed this, was priceless. <3

With the end of the Philly convention, preparations for Authors After Dark in New Orleans in 2012 are well underway! I'm looking forward to another successful event next year!

Were you at the conference? Plan to go in 2012? Comment for an Authors After Dark welcome bag full of the swag I mentioned (including a few novels). Don't forget to include your email address! I'll announce the winner next Sunday (8/28).

Oh and I have pictures! Enjoy...

The view from our room!

Another room view

My girls Mindy and Kelly showing Joey W. Hill some love in her absence.

Larissa Ione and Stella Price at the Mythos Masquerade



PJ Schnyder, Marilyn Hackett, Me, Stella Price, Mindy Howard, Kelly Smith and Sandy Albury posing for the Pros



The charity gift baskets

Kelly, Mindy, Me, Sandy and Mar (down below) at the Steampunk Ball posing for the Pros

Another Pro Steampunk Ball photo

Another room view

Such a gorgeous city



Me as Artemis from Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter Series (Thanks Mindy)



Mar, Me, Sandy and Helen at the Mythos Dinner (Another Mindy photo)