Archive for May 2012
Please give a warm welcome to Riley Kendrick from Unscripted by J.S. Marlo today as we sit down and see what makes her tick.
Q: So tell us about yourself. What got you in the crosshairs for your author?
My name is Riley, and I’m a mother, a wife, and a writer. I have two children—more like young adults. My son argues with his dad over his choice of career—I swear they’re both equally stubborn—and my daughter goes to university overseas—and I miss her.
I’m married to a wonderful guy. He’s firefighter, and while I come first in his heart, duty comes first in his life. As much as he loves me, he wouldn’t hesitate to risk his life to save a stranger. I learned long ago to reconcile the bond between love and duty, to embrace both, and to live each day to the fullest. My author was a military wife, we’re kindred spirits, so she understands the fears and sacrifices I’ve had to face over the years. She calls me courageous and strong—I’m not sure about that—I think I’m just a woman who stands by the man she loves.
I also write television scripts. That’s way more exciting than writing novels like my author, and I get to meet handsome actors. I dream of making “writing” a career, but there are days I wonder if my skin is thick enough.
Q: What was it that drew you to your mate?
I seem to be attracted to men who are kind, considerate, sensitive, reliable… and who possess an infallible sense of duty.
Q: A little naughty fun, where was the wildest place you seduced your partner?
In a corner shower with dim lights. There’s nothing like warm water washing over you while you’re sandwiched between cold ceramic tiles and a hot muscular body.
Q: Boxers, briefs or Commando on a man?
Boxers. You got to leave something to the imagination. Q: If your partner wants to seduce you, what’s one sure fire trick he can play?
Run me a bubble bath, with lavender scents, soft music, dim lights, and let me enjoy the tranquility for half and hour before dragging me in the above mentioned corner shower.
Q: What is the one place on your partner’s body that you know will drive them wild-in and out of bed?
Everywhere…apparently I can inflame any part of this body with the softest touch.
Q: What was one of the most embarrassing thing your author did to you in Unscripted?
Can you believe she gave me scar? A painful scar! Sometimes, I wonder what my author was thinking. She could have chosen a less sensitive part. Bad author!
Q: Anything else you would like to add?
Did I mention I work in a television studio? You should see some of the characters I get to meet on a daily basis. They give nightmares a whole different meaning.
Thank you Riley for joining us on ‘Meet the Character’ day here at Breathless Press Blog. Please find Unscripted by J.S. Marlo at Breathless Press.
Shaped by fire. Bound by duty. Driven by love. Riley’s tumultuous life rivals the television scripts she writes for Wild Rescue.
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After a bullet shatters his world, actor Blythe Huxley befriends Riley Kendrick, a new writer on the television show Wild Rescue, never expecting to discover a kindred spirit.
No stranger to tragedy, Riley lends a compassionate ear to Blythe’s difficulties and soon becomes entangled in a web of illicit affairs and deadly intrigue.
When an arsonist and a killer both strike, Riley’s fate intertwines with Blythe’s, and her life and her heart hang in the balance. Will they be able to protect their past? And save their future?
UNSCRIPTED is a romantic suspense (352 pages – 86,500 words) and it will be available at BreathlessPress.com on April 20, 2012.
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Musician Hunter Blake returns to Banbury Cross to win back his true love, Kate. Will they find a way to make beautiful music again?
Not even a cock horse could bring musician Hunter Blake back to Banbury Cross, yet here he stood, ten years after leaving, to make amends for his past behavior and win back his true love, Katherine Banbury. Their relationship was in perfect harmony until Hunter’s excessive drinking tore them apart. Now sober, he’s focused on doing whatever it takes to prove he’s worthy of her love.
Kate spent the last ten years determined to forget Hunter. With a developer intent on turning her ancestral home into tract housing, Kate had her hands full. When Hunter returns, vivid memories of their passionate history stoke the flames of desire between them. Will Kate fight the attraction or will she open her heart to love once more?
Teaser Excerpt:
“Ah, Kate, I’ve missed you so much.”
He pulled her against him, dipped his head until his mouth found the sensitive area behind her ear, and kissed it. His erection pressed into the small of her back as he pulled her closer. With his left hand, he unfastened the clasp at her neck while the hand that held her moved lower until it found the soft flesh of her thigh. Slowly, he began to caress her, higher and higher, as the top of her dress fell to her waist and exposed her bare breasts. She should have protested, but it felt so good, so right. No one made her feel like this and, as hard as she tried to find someone else, it had always been Hunter’s touch that made her body respond.
Kate leaned back so that her head rested on his shoulder. Closing her eyes, she savored each caress as her body naturally responded to his touch. Wet heat pooled between her legs. She ached for him, wanted him to soothe her need and, just when she made up her mind to demand it, one long finger and then another parted her folds and slid inside her. She trembled with desire as his palm worked slowly against her clit while his fingers moved in and out with slow precision.
“You remember that time at Rocky’s when you rode that mechanical bull? That was such a turn on; I was so hard watching you that night. Ride my hand, Kate, like you rode the bull.” His voice, rough and laced with desire, rumbled against her ear.
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Temptation binds the soul of a witch with the heart of a demon.
Raiden, estranged son of Rajin, heir to throne of Kastanbul, has roamed Earth for decades. Feeling undeserving of his freedom from Otherworld, he is also unaccepted by the humans. For this demon, a soul means nothing when purpose is non-existent, but the life he’d settled for is uprooted when he saves an enchanting witch…
Erin escapes the protection of her coven on a journey to solve the mystery of her dreams. Raiden is the only one who can help her find the treasure—the key and possibly the missing link that will banish evil from this realm.
While unearthing age-old secrets of her ancestors, Erin discovers what it means to be wanted instead of cast aside. Taught never to trust freely, she finds acceptance and safety within a demon’s arms, but will she reject her duty to her coven by accepting Raiden’s love?
Teaser Adult Excerpt:
As if some outside force pushed them together, their mouths bonded in a kiss. His touch against hers was soft. She parted her lips and invited his tongue to meet hers. Their breathing grew heavy, and they tasted of each other. This union was just as powerful as their first kiss. His power seemed to rage through him now as it had then. Her gifts begged to be utilized, and her soul wanted to know him intimately.
He slid his hands over her waist, hips, and thighs, and her body heated in response. She tangled her fingers with his hair and grasped the back of his neck as she brought him closer into her. He groaned when her thigh grazed the front of his pants, connecting with his arousal.
“Raiden.” She leaned back for air.
His lips dwelled along her collarbone. He continued to torture her as his tongue glided across her exposed neck and shoulders and then finally to the curves of her breasts. One small tug on her tank top and she was nearly exposed to him. Her back arched as she offered herself to his tender kisses.
“You should tell me to stop. Now,” he mumbled into her chest.
“Don’t stop.” She pulled him closer. “Love me the way you want to be loved. Show me how to love you.”
He hissed, drawing in a long breath. “This is a dangerous thing you ask me to do.”
“You, danger, and I work well together, don’t you think?” It was supposed to come out as a joke, but when she finally said it, she realized how serious her statement was.
He dragged his lips from her neck and met her eyes. The intensity in his stare reminded her of the lightning bolts from the painting. They sparked a jolt of pleasure between her legs. He kissed her again, hungrily this time. Her curiosity egged her on, and she slid her hands down into the front of his pants.
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For Love of a Gypsy Lass by Juliet Chastain
Gypsy Lovers, Book 2
Historical/Regency Romance
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While trying to woo Gypsy singer Talaitha Grey, Lord Harry Beresford does everything wrong. Is her attraction to him strong enough that she can forgive him?
Lord Harry Beresford is used to having everything his way—that is, until he falls in love with Gypsy singer Talaitha Grey. Proud Talaitha is as unimpressed by his title as she is by his wealth, but can she fight her powerful attraction to the man behind those things?
Teaser Excerpt:
Carrying a tambourine decorated with silk ribbons that were definitely showing their age, Talaitha climbed onto the stage with Cambio. She saw the lord standing a few feet away, leaning with one arm on an ancient apple tree with his thin friend beside him. His broad chest and narrow waist showed to advantage. He was a handsome man. Unsmiling, he nodded at her and reluctantly she nodded back.
Against her will, liquid fire filled her belly. She commanded her body to stop; this man was not for the likes of her, but her body would not listen. She felt a savage desire for him. Had he cast a spell on her?
As she sang the songs the lord requested she tried to smile in his direction, but she felt so resentful and so confused. When she looked at him the liquid fire crept into her veins, and flowed right down to the tips of her toes and the ends of her fingertips. She felt the heat in her face. Inwardly, she cursed herself.
When she finished, her cousin, Delilah, climbed on stage beside her and they shook their tambourines to signal that the entertainment was about to change.
Cambio stroked his guitar. Delilah began the intricate dance steps and after a minute Talaitha joined her. It was a dance their mothers had taught them, but they knew no name for it. Delilah wore a close-fitting green blouse and skirt of multicolored layers and Talaitha, in her deep yellow dress, thought herself no match, but rather a foil to her colorfully attired cousin.
Might the Gadjo decide he preferred Delilah? Vicious jealousy swept over her—jealousy of Delilah’s generously curvaceous figure and of the grace with which she moved. She glanced over to where the Gadjo stood. He was not looking at Delilah, but at herself. Again, her rebellious body allowed the flames to spread like wildfire through her, but this time she did not fight it.
Talaitha gave herself to the dance, allowing her unreasonable passion for him to overcome her as she glided and turned, following the steps. She was aware of the sway of her own hips, the twist of her waist, the way her breasts lifted as she took her arms above her head and touched her fingers to the tambourine.
She could feel her thighs brush gently one against the other, the delicious slip and slide of her dress against her skin. Even the touch of the frayed silk ribbons of the tambourine against her naked arms was arousing.
She could feel his eyes devouring her, though she would not, did not, dare look directly at him. She could feel his desire on her skin, on her breasts, even in that most secret part of her between her legs.
She let her own desire mix with his to move her, to consume her. When she looked out at the audience she saw an answering desire obvious on the face of every man there, and the women’s faces were flushed.
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You Write It!
Shh….
He has a secret. Not even his best friend knows what it is.
Certainly not his lover.
Do you?
Pst… whisper it in my ear…
Raven McAllan
”So it’s a ball.” She looked at the clear circle in her hand. “Big deal. Have you been playing with the dishwashing liquid again?”
In spite of the seriousness of the situation, he stifled a chuckle. Trust her!
“No” He corrected gently. “It’s a bubble. Our bubble, our place for completion.”
She looked at him in bewilderment.
“That makes no sense.”
He sighed. Humans were so predictable.
“You, me in there. Fucking. Then I’ll be set free and you? Well that’s a no brainer, you’ll be mine.”
She stared at him then, sparks shooting from her eyes. If he hadn’t known better he’s have said she was the supe not him.
“Dream on weirdo, dream on. When I fuck, it’s between me and my partner, not me, my partner, and YouTube.”
He grinned. “Oh not YouTube honey, my world, this is our portal. You need to come with me so we can burst the bubble, set my people free and let us be together. And.” He winked. “I guarantee you’ll enjoy every moment.”
One finger from her free hand jabbed him in the arm.
“You think? Watch me.” The finger moved from him to the bubble. And pushed.
“Noooo.”
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Please give a warm welcome to Ana Chapman from In Her Element by Jorja Lovett today as we sit down and see what makes her tick.
Q: So tell us about yourself. What got you in the crosshairs for your author?
I think Jorja wanted me to really experience a little excitement and she knew if she threw me into a mix of supernatural beings and feisty females, I would have no choice but to come out of my shell.
Q: What was it that drew you to your mate?
Zanaan caught my attention immediately because he wasn’t like anyone else in the bar. Obviously, I didn’t know I was the only one that could see him at the time but his cocky smile and fire-starter tricks couldn’t fail to turn a girl’s head.
Q: A little naughty fun, where was the wildest place you seduced your partner(s)?
On the lawn of Prince’s Street Gardens in Edinburgh lol. Well, I’m new at this! Now that Zanaan has his powers back maybe he can teleport us somewhere more exotic.
Q: Boxers, briefs or Commando on a man?
Definitely commando! Anytime, anywhere 
Q: If your partner wants to seduce you, what’s one sure fire trick he can play?
All it takes is a look from Zanaan and I’m ready to roll! Seriously, when he’s horny I can see actual flames of desire in his eyes. When a guy is that hot for you, you can’t help but get turned on.
Q: What is the one place on your partner’s body that you know will drive them wild-in and out of bed?
His thigh. I love to tease him with a squeeze of those strong muscles and just occasionally my hand might accidentally brush against his groin…
Q: What was one of the most embarrassing things your author did to you in In Her Element?
Oh, it definitely had to be the public orgasm *cringes* When the merman did his thing and all us ladies writhing in the middle of the bar, I wanted to die of embarrassment. Thankfully, Zanaan helped me through it, though that might have been more for his benefit than mine.
Q: Anything else you would like to add?
The Blood Bar Chronicles is a collection of stories telling what happened to all the ladies of my writing group that night too. I thought my date was weird until I heard there were werewolves, vampires, time shifters and all manner of supernatural studs hitting on my friends too.
Thank you Ana Chapman for joining us on ‘Meet the Character’ day here at Breathless Press Blog. Please find In Her Element (Part of The Blood Bar Chronicles) by Jorja Lovett at Breathless Press from March 16th.
In Her Element Blurb
For the first time in her life, Ana Chapman is ready for a little excitement. Escaping her mother’s tyranny in Belfast for one weekend in Edinburgh to meet her on-line writers group seems more than enough to cope with. But one visit to the Blood Bar changes everything. Spontaneous public orgasms, supernatural beings and teleportation, weren’t on her agenda for the trip. Neither was losing her virginity.
Zanaan is a Fire Elemental, who most humans can’t see. When the shy Irish lass locks eyes with him in the bar, he’s drawn to her and this time it isn’t the Salamander legend spurring his chase to bed a mortal. After a night of passion with Ana, he feels the effects immediately - he’s losing his powers to become human. It’s what he always wanted. Isn’t it?
Excerpt
“You shouldn’t be going through this alone.” Zanaan whispered. “Relax and go with it.”
“Go with what?” Ana asked as another wave of uncontrollable pleasure washed over her.
“That,” he said, giving her a lopsided smirk. He bent down until his lips were almost touching hers. “This.”
She held her breath; her heart pounded, knowing she was waiting for that final kiss. She was a slave to her arousal—the tightening of her nipples, the dampness between her legs—all awaiting his touch. Her eyes fluttered shut, but the kiss never came.The warmth of his breath skimmed across her skin, into her ear and down her neck until Ana couldn’t stand it anymore.
“Mmm.” She bit her lip, attempting to stem the pressure building inside, but she was too far gone. Her legs quivered in the unsteady heels, and she flattened her hands against the wall to steady herself. All at once, her release came—fast, furious, and feeling fucking amazing.
“Well, that’s a first.”
At the sound of his deep voice in her ear, she fought her way back through the haze in her brain. “What is?”
“I’ve never made a woman come without laying a finger on her.” He stirred that tingling sensation all over again.
“You didn’t—I didn’t—I’ve never—” she said indignantly, then gave a frustrated grunt. “Get out of my way!” Embarrassed and confused by her behavior, she shoved him in the chest and made her escape, the sound of his laughter ringing in her ears.
You Write It!
Drink to me only with thine eyes,
And I will pledge with mine. -’Song. To Celia’
Aren’t they lovely!
Who are they? What brought them here?
Are they destined to be together-
or doomed to part?
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SJ Thomas
Flash Fiction Offering:
As he held her guilt warred with desire. She was so lovely, standing in his arms so willingly, utterly prepared to face her death so they could be together forever.
God’s part of him wanted this so much. The darker part of him, the instinct that drove him to take and feed and kill, wanted him to sink his teeth into her tender flesh and make her his so that nothing would ever part them.
But the rational part of him, the shred of moral decency he might still have inside him, knew this was wrong. Knew he should let her go to live a life in the sun with a man who wouldn’t take her into darkness and blood.
But he was a selfish creature and he knew he could not exist without her in his life. Which meant he had to make her like him; powerful, immortal. His forever.
Clutching her close he pressed a kiss to her neck and a low moan escaped her, sending a rush of lust through his body. “Forgive me” he whispered against her and then he bit down.
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