This is the view from the back of a float I was on during our local Mardi Gras parade. Not quite New Orleans style but in my little town, we try to have fun whenever possible. Speaking of fun, enjoy this excerpt from my work-in-progress, book two in the Nocturne series. Then join other authors in the Paranormal Love Wednesday hop right here: http://paranormallovewednesdays.blogspot.com/
******************** "A little more, bend a little more, now spread your legs, wider, that's it, lift your hips, right there. It feels good, doesn't it?" Genevieve moaned. No, it didn't feel good, it felt like she was on a medieval torture device. She already regretted letting Morgan talk her into this early morning class with Sally, co-owner of the local Down to Earth Diner. It will be fun, Morgan said. It will give us energy, she said. The only thing going to happen was a torn hamstring is she didn't stop contorting her body into these ridiculous positions. And participating in a class called Sally's Super Sex Yoga? What had she been thinking? "You're looking good, ladies. Feel the energy rising from the Earth, filling your body and soul. Move it through you, let it work its magic." A quick look around at the faces of the other women led Gen to believe, not so much magic energy as sweat flowing. Moisture beaded many brows and most every participant's face wore a grimace. If this sadistic woman did not end the class soon, there would be a mutiny right here in the YMCA of Nocturne. As if reading Genevieve's mind, Sally clapped her hands gently. Copyright © 2015 Naomi Bellina. All rights reserved. Buy links for Ruled by the Moon, Nocturne book 1: Liquid Silver Books: http://bit.ly/1FjkVls Amazon: http://amzn.to/1tpS6LI Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/1uRHgn1 Kobo: http://bit.ly/11qACIw Google Play: http://bit.ly/1v3ptb6 All Romance: http://bit.ly/1pg3ZIr iTunes: http://bit.ly/1E2xeB6
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Since there's no way I could slog through the book, I had to see the movie. Restaurants are too crowded on a Valentine's Day that falls on Saturday, so my honey and I got ice cream, then went to see Fifty Shades of Grey. I was underwhelmed with the whole movie and kind of pissed at the idea of a rich, powerful guy taking advantage of a naive woman. I knew the premise of the story so I wasn't totally shocked by the plot. But realistically, I don't think any dom is going to want a sub as inexperienced as her. Maybe I'm wrong, but having Anastasia portrayed as (spoiler alert) a virgin (graduating college? Really?) kind of creeped me out. Christian proceeds to change that, then tries to talk her into becoming his sub. She plays along, a little, but really doesn't want to. She likes Christian but wants to do normal people stuff and isn't too wild about having her butt smacked with his belt. The two have nothing in common other than this obsession he seems to have developed for her. You can read the rest of the story synopsis just about anywhere. Two things that most annoyed me about Christian: (spoiler alert) 1. He buys her a new car and sells her classic Volkswagen. She obviously likes her beetle so why did he sell it? I wouldn't turn down a new car but if I loved my old one, why couldn't I hang onto that too? Jerk. 2. Part of the contract he sets up for her says they will go to dinner and/or a movie once in awhile, like normal people, since he doesn't do romance. The rest of the time they're together, we assume, she gets to be whisked around in his helicopters, planes and what not but doesn't really get to enjoy the benefits of dating a rich man. Like nice dinners out, shows, etc. Doesn't sound like much of a deal to me. From what people tell me, if I read the rest of the books the story unfolds further, but from this movie, all I see is a man wanting a woman to be something she's not. I know, this is erotic romance and there has to be some type of conflict and tension, but I'm getting tired of seeing overly-dominant men and women who lust after them for no apparent reason. For another view on this, read Kristen Lamb's post. Surprise, someone is making fun of the book. Want to read a parody? Check out Fifty Shades of Beige. My romantic weekend? My honey does do romance. He got up early Saturday and made me a flower arrangement, went along with my crazy ice cream and movie idea, cuddled with me in bed late Saturday night to watch a better movie and rocked my world Sunday morning. Take that, Christian Grey!
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When she’s not writing (which is rare) she’s thinking of stories to write (which is always) and just hopes to be able to share a fraction of the countless romances she has dreamed up with readers. Michelle Fox lives in the Midwest with her husband, kids, the occasional exchange student and two, sweetly disobedient, dogs. In her spare time, she's been known to shake her bon-bon at Zumba, make spectacular cheesecakes, hoard vintage costume jewelry and eat way too much ice cream (Ben and Jerry’s Karamel Sutra for the win!). Follow Michelle here: Blog/Michelle Fox FB Group/Michelle Fox FB Page/Twitter/Tsu/Goodreads/Newsletter (free read for new subscribers) ARIANNE RICHMONDE IS THE USA TODAY bestselling author of Stolen Grace, and the Pearl Series books: Shades of Pearl, Shadows of Pearl, Shimmers of Pearl, Pearl, and Belle Pearl - all full length novels. The first three books in the series are also available in one trilogy bundle/box set as The Pearl Trilogy. 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Follow Lyra here: Twitter/Facebook/Website USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss is an American author who writes stories about real-life scenarios with fantasy Alpha males. Her works include humor as well as steamy sex. Follow Chelle here: Blog/Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest/Newsletter Eve Adams has been writing erotic fiction since the days of original sin. She believes that love is love, exploring sex and relationships between men, women and everything in between. Queen of Hearts is the first book in the Four of Hearts series. With Eve Adams books, you get temptation on every page. Roses are red, violets are blue. I'm ready for candy and romance, how about you? You'll have to get your own candy but The Romance Studio can provide the romance. There's a party going on with lots of great prizes to be had, so visit often. My plans for Vday? It's on Saturday this year so the restaurants will be extra crowded. My honey and I are going to do something different, a visit to get ice cream then see 50 Shades of Grey. Cool it down then heat it up, right? Honey says he has other plans too, so I'll let you know how that comes out. I also have to direct your attention to one of the best Grammy performances of this year. Annie Lennox with Hozier performing Take Me to Church and I Put a Spell on You. Annie Lennox is one of my favs and you can read more about her here then hop over to Amzon and check out her new album like I did. Jilly Reimers wants love but can't find it. Chris Spinell is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan who suffers from PTSD and a haunting feeling that something is missing in his life. Chris Poole is also an Afghanistan war veteran is ready to break out of his shell but is unsure how.
With Christmas just around the corner, they decide not to spend it alone. Believing The Love Play Matchmaking Service to be just what they need for a night of fun and passion, they sign up. But when the guys show up and see that they've been set up on a menage, the only one happy about it is Jilly. Their consultant, called an Eros, assures Jilly that the service has a perfect track record but she's certain they'll be the first ones to get their money back. Will they have a very merry Christmas? Or will the three spend yet another one alone? Excerpt Jilly idly twirled a lock of her hair as she gazed at the fire. The meal was good, a bit awkward, but all right. Now with Chris S. in the shower, she and Chris P., who’d freshened up after her, sat beside her. She hoped she’d get a chance to know him a little better, now that they were alone. Unlike Chris S., Chris P. was quiet, more reserved. His warm smile could melt ice. They’d spoken a bit about his life in Australia and how he met the other Chris when they were on Diego Garcia, a tiny atoll in the Pacific. It was there he garnered a better perspective on life, friendships and love. She reasoned that war tended to do that to a person. She looked at him again, admiring what she saw. He was gorgeous. If only she were a femme fatale like her friends. She pictured grabbing him by the scruff of his collar and planting a long seductive kiss on his pouty lips. Anything to ease the tension between her legs and the moisture dripping from her swollen pussy. Golden and sun-kissed like a surfer, he had a look impossible to have around this time of year in Michigan, unless he spent countless hours in a tanning booth. But at the same time he didn’t look like the type who’d go to one. He seemed too rugged. She glanced at his short, flaxen hair, which he wore pulled back in a stubby tail. It accentuated his keen facial features. His physique, like that of a gladiator, made her want to whimper. Built like a brick wall without being too thick, he was three words—supple, etched, steel. And his Australian accent added to his raw sexiness. Whereas Chris S. was the perfect picture type of the all-American, boy-next-door type, with light brown hair and sandy-colored tips and eyes so blue they looked like the color of tropical water. He reminded her of the high school captain of the football team who’d gone into the military and become a man, except he had a sensitive edge that permeated his being. While Chris P., who looked like he could take on a few guys at once, was more lighthearted and outgoing. Either way, she knew she hit the jackpot because both guys were like something out of a magazine called Hot Guys “R” Us. They were a perfect ten. It was best Christmas gift anyone could have ever given her. She hoped a Chris Sandwich was definitely on the menu for the night. But how to get past the talking stage, she had no clue. She wondered if all of her Love Play’s match ups started like this. Wearing some leggings and a cami, and he a T-shirt and shorts, she suddenly felt overdressed. The art of seduction was not something they taught in any of the schools she’d attended, and she sure as hell never picked up any pointers from her so-called “friends.” And her exes never gave her any encouragement in that department either. This date should have come with instructions. I think I’m in trouble. She let out a long sigh. “Did you say something?” Chris P. asked, stirring from his long silence. “I was just thinking how beautiful this place is,” she lied. What? How lame is that? “It is. I’ve never been to a place quite like this.” “Love Play has quite a reputation.” “You’ve used it before?” He perked up, facing her. Heat burned her cheeks. “No. It’s what I heard from some of their clients.” “So have you been married?” he asked. “No.” “Neither have I. Never found anyone to get serious with,” he said, shrugging. “I don’t know. Maybe cupid’s arrow doesn’t work on me.” “For me they’re defective. Or maybe his aim is bad,” she said, trying to suppress the memory of her ex-boyfriend. “What do you mean?” “My relationships, they never work out.” She shrugged her shoulders. “For whatever reason, they seem to choose my friends over me. Or it ends up that way once we get together.” He shook his head. “Nah. They were bad blokes from the start. Believe me. I know. I’ve been around those types my entire life. The randier they are, the worse they will be. If a man wants you, he’ll stay.” His tone was soft, almost vulnerable. “Maybe.” “So tell me,” he said, turning to face her, “you ordered this hook up?” Again, her face flushed. She imagined it turning its characteristic red when the blood rushed to her cheeks. “Yes. But according to the guidelines, you would have either had to be open to it or requested it too. Right?” He chuckled. “I see he also got the smart I asked for. Yes, I am open to a ménage.” His expression became serious. “Do you think me odd?” “No. I’m glad we share that desire.” Buy Link-- http://www.bookstrand.com/merry-chris-mas Author Bio Clare Dargin is an author of Science Fiction and Romance and has been writing stories all of her life before being published in 2007. She’s a great fan of the two genres and loves promoting them. An educator by profession, she possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in English from a major mid-western university. She presently resides in the Midwest and she hopes to expand her writings to include non-fiction, historical romance, and contemporary novels. Author Links- http://claresblog2thehaven.blogspot.com |
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