Six Sentence Sunday–10/07/12 7 Days of Seduction: Day 6 “A Special Treat”

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

Happy Sunday! For my Six Sentence Sunday post I’m once again giving you a taste of  7 Days of Seduction, an erotic novella that is now in final edits! Will keep you posted about a release date.

I’m continuing with Day 6– Ashley, Hunter and Sam, her ex-boyfriend, are about to get down to business, when they discover Sam has brought an extra little treat.

“I got special ones, just for this,” he said as he tore the package, rolled a condom onto his dick and flipped the light switch off. “Glow-in-the-dark.”

The eerie sight of Sam’s glowing erection, bobbing as it came toward her in the dark, mesmerized Ashley. The ghostly dick hovered above the bed as Sam sat.

The lights flashed on, leaving her and Sam blinking at the brightness, when Hunter said “Sorry, guys, but we really need to see this and the condom’s going to be invisible in a minute anyway.”

“Aw, man, I was hoping to see that glowing going in and out of her.” 

It’s the little joys in life. LOL

Thanks so much for visiting me today.  Now pop over to the Six Sentence Sunday list and check out the rest of the snippets.  See you there!

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Sweet Saturday Sample: 10/06/12 Time Enough To Love–Betrothal: “Wordplay”

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

Today is the final day to buy Only Scandal Will Do at the

Sale Price of $3.99 at Amazon

Now, welcome back to Sweet Saturday Sample!  All excerpts here are rated PG-13 or milder. Here’s another post from my new WIP, my medieval trilogy Time Enough To Love.

Part 1 is called Betrothal and I’m so excited!  Because my brand new cover for Betrothal can now be posted with my sample! I still have a tentative release date of late-October, and I will keep you informed.

The series is set in England and France in 1348.  Betrothal takes place at the court of King Edward III.

Lady Alyse de Courcy is a waiting gentlewoman to Princess Joanna, youngest daughter of King Edward.  After receiving the news that the new courtier, Sir Geoffrey Longford, is her betrothed, a dazed Alyse is less than happy with her arranged marriage.   I’m skipping ahead to the following night, at dinner, Geoffrey has drawn Alyse over to his table, hoping to talk to her in private.  He is met, however, with his group of friends, led by Thomas who think to make sport of the couple.  Thomas makes the suggestion (in jest) that Alyse should know him before she is wed.  Geoffrey, piqued that Alyse still shows an interest in his friend, gives her leave to answer the lewd statement.

At his suggestive tone, Alyse sent Geoffrey a questioning glance. She had expected him to put Lord Brayton in his place or at least admonish him for such ribald talk. But perhaps he wished to test her mettle.

Flattered that he thought her so capable, she turned her attention to Lord Brayton and gave him her best courtier’s face:  head leaned just so to the right, eyelids seductively half-closed, trace of a smile. The man had never given her this much regard before, and she aimed to make him sorry for the slight.

“My Lord Brayton, you do me honor to request my simple conversation, as do all you gentles.” Her voice high and light, Alyse nodded to the men at the table, who all stopped speaking and appeared to hang on her every word. “I fear, however, that I must, regrettably, decline your wish to know me better at this time.  For I am charged to wed this man,” she laid her hand on Geoffrey’s arm, “and it is right that only he should have most knowledge of me as can be rendered before the wedding.” 

She leaned forward and continued in a mock whisper to Lord Brayton. “For I am sure you know, my lord, that knowledge can be a dangerous or delightful thing, depending on the skill of the scholar and how he is willing to impart it.” The stunned look on Thomas Knowlton’s face filled her with delight. He had apparently underestimated her. Perhaps he regretted that her father had not accepted his suit. Her heart beat a little faster at the thought. “Therefore, it is right that I accept my learning solely from my intended lord.”

After a moment of shocked silence at the table, Lord Brayton threw back his head and laughed, long and hard. “Oh-ho, Lady Alyse, I see you have not only a golden wit, but a tongue of quicksilver as well.” With an exaggerated flourish, he made her a courtly bow, then took her hand and kissed it. “Indeed, your price is above rubies.”

Gratified by Lord Brayton’s compliment, Alyse turned to seek similar approval from Sir Geoffrey, but caught instead a scowl of disapproval. What on earth had she said to draw this response? Her delight at her first successful attempt at courtly wordplay faded, leaving her instead angry and bewildered. She had passed Lord Brayton’s test, but seemed to have failed her betrothed’s. What had she done wrong now? He had made it clear he wanted her to answer his friend’s teasing words. So what had displeased him?

And why do I care? The answer to that question might have far-reaching consequences.

I hope you enjoyed this latest sample from  Time Enough to Love.  Stop by SSS tomorrow for six sentences from one of my works.   And today be sure to click here to visit more Sweet Samples.

   

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An Historical Treat Today: Interview with Lenore Wolfe

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

I have western historical author Lenore Wolfe with me today, talking about the first of the three books in her Dark Warrior series, Dark Warrior:  To Tame A Wild Hawk.   Welcome, Lenore!

Tell us a little bit about your new release Dark Warrior: To Tame a Wild Hawk.

Dark Warrior: To Tame a Wild Hawk is a journey into the Wild West with Hawk where you first meet a six-year-old boy who witnesses his father and renegade friends kill every single one of their friends on the wagon train with whom they were traveling west. You next follow the boy on a journey, set in motion that day, as he meets his destiny when a Cheyenne warrior finds him and adopts him into their clan. And get a glimpse of that destiny through the warrior’s eyes, when he witnesses the way the boy looks out across the prairie grasslands at his dead friends littering the ground whose sightless eyes stare up into the deep blue sky, and knows–the boy would not rest–until his friends no longer cried out to him in his sleep.

Do you only write in this genre?  If not, what other genres/sub-genres do you write in?

I also write dark fantasy, YA fantasy and paranormal fantasy and romance.

What was your inspiration for this story?

My father was an old mountain man. His love for the real Wild West came though to me when I was very young. I loved the feel of what he described. My great-grandmother was a true pioneer woman of the old Wild West, born in 1886, and a mid-wife and healer in a very small town that no longer exists in Montana, and she used to tell me stories when I was a child. Then I began reading romance, and the two seemed to me to be the perfect lovers.

Titles are one of the most important things to an author.  How did you come up with your title?  Was this the only title, or did you have a working title as well?

The story is about a man named Hawk. Mandy is the love of his life, and he has become embroiled in revenge, using gun-fighting, the White eyes way of his childhood. It seemed the perfect title for it from the start. 🙂

I am a fanatic about my character names. Are the character names in To Tame a Wild Hawk special in any way?

Yes, in the prologue, a boy had just lost all of his friends in his wagon train and had been discovered by a Cheyenne warrior. When a hawk landed and looked the boy directly in the eye, the warrior saw this as an omen, and he named the boy Hawk.

What was your process for writing this book?  Is this different or the same as other books you’ve written?

I let the characters tell me their story:) I’ve tried a more organized structure since then, and both of these books did not have near the success.

Do you have plans to turn To Tame a Wild Hawk into a series?  Why or why not?

Yes. I’m already working on Dark Warrior: Kid. It is about another couple introduced in Hawk’s story.

Who is your favorite hero or heroine and why?  What qualities do they possess that make them memorable?

James Mallory in the Mallory series by Johanna Lindsey. And also Angel. They were both true alpha males. I like them that way. You can tell that reading about Hawk. 🙂

Oooh, I love James Mallory!  A hero’s hero for sure!

What was the first author and book you read in this genre?

LOL There have been way too many to remember, and I started reading this genre way too young.

Who has been the greatest influence on your writing?

Johanna Lindsey in the Mallory Series

An excellent series!

If you could have one wish granted just for you (not world peace, LOL), what would you wish for?

To win the Pen and Quill Award. But I’m afraid I’d better break into Literary Fiction one day for that. 🙂

What is the most exciting/daredevil thing you’ve ever done?

I rode along in a two-man ultralight. It was amazing!! Like floating above the fields!

OMG! I’m deathly afraid of heights, so I’ll have to take your word for it. LOL  But what a cool thing to do!

Thank you so much, Lenore, for coming to the Journal today!  And best of luck to you with To Tame A Wild Hawk and your whole Dark Warrior series. 🙂

Blurb for To Tame A Wild Hawk:

Amanda Kane has always had visions of the man she’s destined to marry—a cowboy who will help her save her ranch. But Hawk is no ordinary cowboy. He carries a powerful secret. A secret that leads to betrayal. She spent years with a secret society of Lakota women, who taught her the ancient ways. Now, she must seek the Grandmothers, from beyond the veil, if they are stop a man behind a mask.

Amanda Kane has spent years with a secret society of Lakota women, who taught her the ancient ways. She has sought the help of the Grandmothers, from beyond the veil, to help her stop the man behind the mask. They point her to the visions she has always had of the man she’s destined to marry—a cowboy who will help save her ranch. But Hawk is no ordinary cowboy. He carries a powerful secret. A secret that leads to betrayal.

About the Author:

Lenore writes dark fantasy, paranormal romance, fantasy, historical romance. She grew up in Montana and Alaska, and currently lives in the central US. She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado, with a minor in writing and is a student of the Shaman path.

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Excerpt:

He was magnificent—standing there, waiting for her to reach his side. And soon after she did, their lives became irrevocably woven together. Mandy likened it to a silvery, invisible thread, joining their hearts.

And she knew the Grandmothers smiled.

She felt rebellious right now with their sure vision of her path. A path with Hawk … their lives entwined. Her heart pounded—fanciful thoughts. But her mind soon followed down the path her heart had taken, with what would have been—could have been—had she not insisted this marriage be in name only.

“Second thoughts already?” his whisper caressed her face.

She shook her head at Hawk. “No, the marriage has its merits,” she answered, trying for a neutral tone.

He let that jab slide, grinning. “I wasn’t talking about the marriage—exactly.”

Startled, she looked up and was captured, completely off guard, by the intense look in his gold eyes. He’d read her mind again, drat the man; or was her body giving her away?

She should look away—really she should—but suddenly she couldn’t remember why.

“Give over, Mandy,” he whispered. His gaze refused to release her from the fine thread he was weaving around her. She was caressed by it—captured by it. And each time, the web grew stronger. “You want this marriage in every way, every bit as much as I; admit it, Mandy.” His low voice fanned the flames.

Mandy opened her mouth, then shut it. She fought for control, lost, and opened her mouth again, but the words of denial wouldn’t come.

His hand touched the side of her face, his thumb sliding possessively over her lips, stroking her bottom lip again and again until she thought she would faint with pleasure.

She’d made a fatal mistake with her heart, thinking she could control this. She should have listened to the danger signs—to all the warnings, and now it was too late. There was no holding back—any part of her; at least, not anything strong enough to hold back this tide of love—and desire. Even though the love part lay only on her side.

She’d been a fool.

And her heart was going to pay the price; but she couldn’t stop now.

Hawk’s intense, green-gold eyes searched her face, and knew the exact instant she surrendered, and only by iron will did he wait to hear the words.

Words avowing her complete surrender.

She nodded.

He shook his head. “Say it,” he softly commanded. “Tell me what you want.”

Mandy’s tongue darted out to moisten her lips and heard Hawk groan. She swallowed, her eyes closing for a moment with her body’s reaction to that simple sound. The fires were rapidly burning out of control. “You.” She looked into his golden gaze. “I want you.”

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Spotlight on Kathy Lynn Harris and “Blue Straggler”

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

Please welcome Kathy Lynn Harris to Jenna’s Journal.

A blue straggler is a star that has an anomalous blue color and appears to be disconnected from those stars that surround it.

But this is not a story about astronomy.

Bailey Miller is “disconnected” from the cluster of her rural south Texas family. She has never quite fit in and now in her early 30s, she finds herself struggling with inner turmoil and a series of bad choices in her life.

“… The characters made me laugh, cry, and wish that the story
went on forever.”

Bailey’s drinking too much (even for a member of her family), has a penchant to eat spoonfuls of Cool Whip, works in a job that bores her beyond description and can’t keep a relationship longer than it takes for milk to expire in her fridge.

Even with the help of her two outspoken friends, Texas lass Idamarie and her quirky college pal Rudy, she’s having a hard time.

“… every single Texas reference Kathy Lynn Harris made was so descriptive that I knew exactly what she was talking about. I felt as if I was living the story.”

So she packs up her Honda and heads out of Texas in search of herself and answers to secrets from her great-grandmother’s past. The novel takes readers on a journey from San Antonio, Texas, to a small mountain town in Colorado and back again, as Bailey uncovers not only the secrets of her great- grandmother’s life, but also some painful secrets of her own. All while finding love along the way.

“… both thoughtful and laugh-out-loud funny! I also hope that the author is working on a sequel.”

“… I laughed till I cried, then cried till I laughed. This is one I will read over and over again.”

If you have ever wondered why you got stuck with the family you did, what you are doing with your job and your life, or had a sudden desire to run off to the mountains, sit back and join Bailey for this laugh- out-loud, yet poignant ride.

“… Ms. Harris I’m ready for the next installment!”

Kathy grew up in rural South Texas — and comes from people who work hard, love the land and know how to have a good time on a Saturday night. As a writer, Kathy was lucky to have been surrounded by exceptional characters throughout her life, many of whom have lived their lives exactly the way they wanted. The rest of the world could take `em or leave `em! Inspiring, to say the least.

In 2001, Kathy made the move from Texas to the Colorado Rockies to focus on her writing and soak up All Things Mountain.

By day, she works for a relationship marketing agency. By night, she lives in an authentic log cabin near the southernmost glacier in North America, at 10,500 feet above sea level, with her husband and son, plus two fairly untrainable golden retriever mixes.

Mountain lions, bears, foxes, coyotes and other high-country animals are her neighbors, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. It is there that she writes — Kathy has completed two novels and three children’s books. She has also published hundreds of magazine articles, poetry, short fiction and essays. Her work has appeared in numerous published anthologies. Blue Straggler is her debut novel.

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7 Days of Seduction for Horny Hump Day 10/03/12 : Day 6

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

WARNING:  MATERIAL NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18!

NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

Participating authors in Horny Hump Day post three sentences from their published works or WIP, hot like a firecracker! LOL

Today’s Horny Hump Day finds us back with another new nibble from my current erotic novella WIP, 7 Days of Seduction.  

Still on Day Six–Hunter has just requested that Ashley participate in a menage a trois with her ex-boyfriend, Sam.  She’s a little hesitant, but with some encouragement she agrees–and takes charge.

 

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“Play with my breasts, Sam—knead, kiss, suck, bite them.” She had to grin at his startled expression. “I want them to beg for more.”

 

Whatever Ashley wants, I’m sure Sam will oblige! 🙂

 

 

Please check out the Horny Hump Day blog site for the other sites on the hop and go visit the other hot authors.   The site also gives the details of how to sign up for next week if you’d like to play with us. 🙂

Thanks so much for visiting the Journal once more for Horny Hump Day.

My full-length historical novel, Only Scandal Will Do is available for purchase on sale for $3.99 this week on Amazon, and at the regular price at iTunes, ARe and the Lyrical Press store.

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Betrothal Cover Reveal

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

Today is the first day of October, my favorite month in the whole year.  So to celebrate, I’ve chosen today to reveal to the world the cover for my upcoming medieval romance novella Betrothal:  Book 1 of a series of three medieval romances under the collective title Time Enough To Love.  The first book is scheduled to be released in late October.  I’ll keep you posted if there is a change in that.

Isn’t that cover gorgeous?  I just love it! My cover artist, the lovely and talented Danielle Fine, tried hard to give me exactly what I wanted.  She worked her magic fingers and did exactly that!  Way to go, Danielle!  If you’d like to look at more of Danielle’s work, please visit her site, By Definition.

I’m more than excited about this book and this series.  Time Enough To Love was the very first romance novel I wrote.  I loved the story, I loved the time period, I loved the characters.  So much that I wrote an epic novel–187K words.  Fortunately, I realized there were some chapters and sections I could cut.  I cut one whole chapter because I realized that nothing happened in the chapter–Alyse and Geoffrey visit a monastery and find it deserted.  Gripping drama there.  I cut the long chapter and covered their reason for going in about a sentence and moved on. LOL

So now it’s down to approximately 140K and still too long for conventional publishing.  But rather than cut out more, I decided to break the novel into thirds (which it does very easily) and self-publish the three novellas as a series or trilogy.  All three books-Betrothal, Betrayal, and Beleaguered–have the same characters who work out the problems begun in the first book.  A bit unorthodox?  Perhaps.  But books 2 and 3 are rather unorthodox as well.  Betrothal is a very conventional romance, almost sweet except for a couple of very sexy scenes.  The other books veer off into uncharted territory for traditional romance, though many of today’s readers may not be quite so upset.

It’s my story and I’m sticking to it. 🙂

So here is the current “official” blurb for Betrothal and an excerpt to keep your appetite whetted:

Blurb for Betrothal:  Book 1 of Time Enough To Love:

Lady Alyse de Courcey is head over heels in love with a man to whom she’s barely spoken,  Thomas Knowlton, a nobleman in King Edward III’s court.  Alyse would give anything to marry him. However, she must come to terms with her betrothal to Thomas’s best friend, Sir Geoffrey Longford, a handsome and imposing knight, yet hardly the man she wants to wed.  She continues to cherish hopes of Thomas, though as her nuptials approach, Geoffrey is the one most often on her mind.

Sir Geoffrey Longford is bound by his father’s hand to wed Lady Alyse.  And Geoffrey is eager to do so after meeting the young maid.  She is gentle and beautiful, with just enough spice and wit to make her seem a willing partner in and out of bed.  But when Geoffrey learns of her infatuation with his friend, and sees her regard for the man growing as their wedding day approaches, Geoffrey takes matters into his own hands.  Can he win his lady’s love without killing his friend into the bargain?

Excerpt from Betrothal:  Book 1 of Time Enough To Love:

Alyse took a deep breath and hoped her voice did not tremble. “Yea, Majesty, I will obey my father and accept his choice.”

King Edward nodded. “What say you then, Sir Geoffrey? Does the lady not speak fair? I vow she will make you a proper wife, and a dutiful one as well.”

Alyse turned, until that moment unaware that Geoffrey Longford stood beside her before the king. Chills coursed down her body as the king’s words echoed in her mind. The sensation of falling backward assailed her, as though she rushed away from the tall man at her side even as his figure loomed larger and larger in her sight.

Not Thomas Knowlton. Her numbed brain repeated the phrase, trying to comprehend that instead he would be her husband. Geoffrey Longford. God have mercy on me, for by the look of him, this man will not. Fearful, her gaze climbed higher, over his chest, over his chin, finally resting on the dark blue eyes turned toward her.

Geoffrey returned her appraisal, his eyes sweeping her figure as a smile crept over his face. “Your Majesty.” He spoke to the king but his attention remained fixed on Alyse. “I also give my obedience to you, and to my father, doing your bidding in all things. My father told me of the betrothal contract before I left his home and I resolved then to play the dutiful son. I find, however, I do not wish to act that role after all.” His eyes held hers as he paused.

Dear God, does he mean to renounce me here before the entire court? Alyse fixed her stare on the man beside her, willing herself to remain erect, despite the chills and heat that alternated through her body.

“Now I find I would rather play the ardent lover.” An amused murmur ran throughout the hall at his words.  Geoffrey grinned, his eyes now sparkling with humor and something more.  Despite the uneven light, Alyse saw an unfathomable promise in their dark depths. She took a deep breath and looked away.

“I affirm Lady Alyse to be all that could be hoped for in a wife. Please you and God, we shall make the match, and with all good haste.”

His self-satisfied tone and the thought of his outrageous teasing touched a contrary flame in Alyse.  She pulled her wits together and beamed brilliantly at her newly betrothed lord. “Take care my lord, for the wise women say ‘Marry in haste, repent at your leisure.’”

Sir Geoffrey raised a dark eyebrow while those around the banquet hall laughed. Heart pounding at her audacity, Alyse watched helplessly as he reached over and lifted her hand. “Such repentance could never be suffered too slowly, my lady, if ’twere your gentle hand that held mine through it.”

Laughter and applause washed over Alyse, struck absolutely dumb at the touch of his lips to her skin. Her heart pounded, and a strange roaring sounded in her ears; she wondered vaguely if she was about to faint. His big, rough hand shot a blazing streak up her arm that lodged in her chest, stilling her breath.

Spellbound, she watched him, head bent over her now smoldering hand, kissing it with an unhurried thoroughness that seemed to stop time. His lips scorched where they lingered, all the while spreading fire that consumed her body and mind. Had she the strength, she would have snatched it from his grasp to save herself from immolation. Other men had danced with her, held her hand, kissed it. None had never made her feel thus.

I hope you liked my Betrothal reveal:  cover, blurb and excerpt. I’ll update you when I have an idea of when the book will be released.  Hopefully soon! 🙂

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Six Sentence Sunday–09/30/12 7 Days of Seduction: Day 6 “A Fantasy Come True”

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

Happy Sunday! For my Six Sentence Sunday post I’m back to  7 Days of Seduction, an erotic novella I hope will be ready for publication soon!

We’re still on Day 6–yet another colorful adventure.  Hunter’s just announced he wants a menage with her and one other person.  And Ashley’s a bit more freaked than normal. But Hunter is very persuasive.  This exchange takes up after my three sentences on Horny Hump Day, when Ashley discovers the third person is Sam, her ex-boyfriend.

Outrage subsided as a frisson of warmth materialized in her pussy. Somehow the thought of Sam joining them didn’t upset her as much as some stranger would. She’d made love with both of them before–all together before as the video attested.

“Do you think Sam will be okay with it?” She’d bet money on it, but you never knew.

Hunter strolled to the door and opened it on an equally naked Sam, grinning from ear to ear, like his biggest freakin’ fantasy had just come true.

So three is company now, hmmm?  I told you Hunter was persuasive. LOL

Thanks so much for visiting me today.  Now pop over to the Six Sentence Sunday list and check out the rest of the snippets.  They’re fantastic!

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Sweet Saturday Sample: 9/29/12 Time Enough To Love–Betrothal: “First Rites”

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Today is the final day to buy Only Scandal Will Do at the

Sale Price of $2.99 at Amazon

Now, welcome back to Sweet Saturday Sample!  All excerpts here are rated PG-13 or milder. Here’s another post from my new WIP, my medieval trilogy Time Enough To Love.

Part 1 is called Betrothal and I’m so excited!  Monday, October 1st is the cover reveal for Betrothal!  I still have a tentative release date of late-October, but I wanted to go on and reveal the gorgeous cover from Danielle Fine.  Please visit The Journal on Monday–all oohs and aahs will be appreciated. 🙂  I can’t wait to share more of this story with you. 🙂

The series is set in England and France in 1348.  Betrothal takes place at the court of King Edward III.

Lady Alyse de Courcy is a waiting gentlewoman to Princess Joanna, youngest daughter of King Edward.  After receiving the news that the new courtier, Sir Geoffrey Longford, is her betrothed, a dazed Alyse is less than happy with her arranged marriage.   I’m skipping ahead to the following night, at dinner, Geoffrey has drawn Alyse over to his table, hoping to talk to her in private.  He is met, however, with his group of friends, led by Thomas who think to make sport of the couple.

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Towering over the men at the table, Geoffrey held up a hand and stared down at the courtiers, his face fixed into determined lines. They quieted, either from respect for their friend, or from the warning look in his darkened eyes. 

“Gentles, I pray your patience. I agree it is meet that you are eager for the good company of Lady Alyse. I thank you for that compliment. But, as her intended husband, I claim first rites to her companionship this evening.” He plucked her hand from Patrick’s loosened grip and rubbed his fingers gently across the back of it. Startled, she sucked in air at his touch, and he smiled to himself at that victory. What battles might he win if he could just get her alone for a time?

A groan went up from his friends, but he continued. “We are met with but short acquaintance and have much to discuss before the wedding.” He narrowed his eyes and leaned forward, piercing each man by turn with his hard stare. A warning of serious consequences should they not acquiesce to his request.

“Oh, come now, Geoffrey,” Thomas drawled. “Let us all make Lady Alyse welcome. You will have much time together ere long, whilst we bachelors will be left to sigh alone. You should not claim all the sport!”

Geoffrey threw an indulgent smile at his friend. “Mayhap, Thomas, but you must make your addresses to my betrothed another time. I fear I must claim all of the lady’s attention at present. We have only just met and I would know her better ere we are wed.”

Thomas’s eyebrow went up. “But Geoffrey, we would all know her better ere you are wed.”

Geoffrey opened his mouth to answer Thomas’s bawdy comment, when a look at Alyse made him hesitate. While her face was suffused in redness, it nevertheless showed a marked interest in the men’s exchange, especially at Thomas’s barb. Her bright blue eyes gleamed at his friend, revealing her continued fascination with the man.

Sight of her rapt face triggered a rush of antagonism Geoffrey had never experienced before. If she will favor Thomas, by God, then let us see if she can hold her own against him in this jest. His eyes narrowed as he fought to speak lightly. “Indeed, what say you, my lady? Will you know my friend better before we are wed?”          

The ante has just been raised.  But will Alyse rise to the occasion?

I hope you enjoyed this latest sample from  Time Enough to Love.  Stop by SSS tomorrow for six sentences from one of my works.   And today be sure to click here to visit more Sweet Samples.

   

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Interview with A Demon Lover ~ Nikki Prince Unleashed!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

Today, I have my good friend Nikki Prince, author of Demon Mine on the Journal.  Nikki’s going to answer some questions about herself and her new release.

First, thank you so much for coming on my blog today, Nikki! Tell us a little bit about your new release Demon Mine?

Samael is a fallen angel doomed to repeat his life and love for Liliana Jackson over and over again.  That is until she finally remembers who she is and the reason for the curse that has befallen them both.  For you see, Liliana was once Lilith the first wife of Adam and the lover of Samael.  Are they doomed to keep repeating the past?  Or will there be a new future for the reincarnated lovers?

Great premise, Nikki!  Do you only write in this genre?  And if not, what other genres/sub-genres do you write in?

I am aiming to write within the Interracial/Multicultural genre of Erotic romance in all sub genres of that such as: Contemporary, Paranormal, Fantasy, Horror etc.  But this by no means says that it’s the only genres I will ever write.  I prefer not to be boxed in.

I certainly understand wanting to have options in your writing. Can you tell us what was your inspiration for this story?

I saw a call for submission for a Succubus story and Demon Mine morphed out of that.

Wow!  Take the idea of a succubus and run with it!  Great way to get inspired!

Now, titles are one of the most important things to an author.  How did you come up with your title?  Was this the only title, or did you have a working title as well?

Demon Mine has always been the name for it.  Sometimes you just know and it feels right.

I agree with that!  Sometimes you just know!

I am a fanatic about my character names. Are the character names in Demon Mine special in any way?

Well, with Samael his name is actually from the fallen angel Samael and never changes unless Liliana or her sister Eva are trying to piss him off.  Liliana’s name is her connection to being Lilith.  I’m like you Jenna I love names and the names have to pick the characters.

I wondered about Samael.  It’s such a cool name!

So, what was your process for writing this book?  Is this different or the same as other books you’ve written?

I just sat down and wrote.  No process, really.   When I am really feeling it I can write for a long time and it flows.  If I need a break, it will show with me not being able to think of anything so I take a break.

No outlining at all?  Brave, brave girl!  I can’t do anything without an outline!

Do you have plans to turn Demon Mine into a series?

Yes, I have already started book number two.  This one will feature Eva and Clay.  Why or why not?  As I wrote the first book, the secondary characters kept talking to me and would not be quiet about wanting their own stories told and I could not see doing otherwise at that point.  There will be three books in all.  The series is called Karmic Lust.

I am such a fan of series! I have two others planned after my Scandal series!

I always wonder who started people off on their love affair with romance. Who was the first author and book you read in this genre?

God, I started reading romance books at the age of 12.  I can’t name the first book that I read.  Because once I read one I gobbled them up and constantly  looked for my favorite authors such as:  Violet Winspear, Janet Daily, Johanna Lindsey, Bertrice Small and the list goes on.

I’m so with you on the “bet you can’t read just one” syndrome! LOL

Sort of in that same vein, who has been the greatest influence on your writing?

I would have to say Bertrice Small.  I devoured everything she wrote.

And I have a couple of whimsical questions for you Nikki.

If you could have one wish granted just for you (not world peace, LOL), what would you wish for?

My wish would be to make sure my kids had a home with a backyard (we live in an apartment right now).

Awww, I so understand that!  And I hope that wish does come true!

And finally, what is the most exciting/daredevil thing you’ve ever done?

LMAO as a kid I used to dig in mud holes and pick out snakes and frogs.  Now…not so much, unless you count every time I push the submit button and wait for the acceptance or rejection emails. 🙂

OMG!  Snakes?!  Frogs?  That is beyond exciting and daredevil!  But then, hitting “Send” takes huge amounts of courage.  I do agree with that, Nikki!

Thank you Jenna for having me at your beautiful blog, I so appreciate it.  Thank you to all who have stopped by!  If you comment and leave an email, I will be giving out some magnets.

You are so welcome, Nikki!  Everyone be sure to check out Demon Mine‘s blurb and excerpt and then comment to win!

Blurb for Demon Mine:

 

Samael is a fallen angel doomed to repeat his life and love for Liliana Jackson over and over again. That is until she finally remembers who she is and the reason for the curse that has befallen them both. For you see, Liliana was once Lilith the first wife of Adam and the lover of Samael. Are they doomed to keep repeating the past? Or will there be a new future for the reincarnated lovers?

 

Excerpt for Demon Mine: (ADULT EXCERPT)

Liliana Jackson sat on the bed in the darkened room. Her breath was ragged as she eagerly waited for her lover to arrive. The need she felt was always instant when she thought of him. The slightest movement of cloth from her sundress scraping over her hard nipples tortured her as her bare pussy dampened. She glanced at the small clock on the wall opposite her bed. It would be only a matter of minutes before he stepped across the threshold.

She tried to be patient and wait. She let out a whimper, trying her best to wait for him, but failing. Slowly, she slipped her dress up her thighs, baring her shaved pussy to the air in the room, parting her legs while she leaned back onto the pillows; her fingers teased along her slit in one smooth stroke. She slid two fingers around her wet entrance, and then leisurely teased her clit. Liliana inched one, then two fingers inside of her drenched folds with a moan. She rocked her hips to push them in deeper as her head fell back against the pillow.

She groaned once more as she neared orgasm. One without him. He’d want to punish her, and she’d welcome it. She loved it when he acted all badass around her. In fact, she wanted it. Even as independent as she had always been, she needed his commanding presence, lust and strength. It fueled all of those things within her as well. His needs fed her needs. Her eyes moved to the door. She grinned. There he stood, leaning against the door jamb, arms crossed over his muscled chest. He looked angry—the edges of his mouth turned down and narrowed eyes fixed on her undulating body.

“Hello, lover.­” Her words were a raspy purr of arousal.

Samael, her lover and the object of her lusts, filled the doorway with his presence. Samael, with his lithe, muscular body, tattoos on his arms, long, dark hair that fell past his shoulders, and when angry, eyes so dark they were fathomless against his paler skin. He was her dark demon, the possessor of her very being, her soul. He continued to stand there, arms crossed over his chest. Samael’s dark eyes turned hazel as they slowly traveled her body to focus on her fingers, which continued to thrust in and out of her pussy. The change in eye color was a sure sign of his rising lust, a hue she was well acquainted with and wanted … no, craved to see.

“I ordered you to wait, Lili.” She heard the impatience in his voice.

Biting back a small moan, she arched her back up off the bed, her eyes still connected with his as her fingers curled to stroke her g-spot.

“You order me to do a lot of things, Sami. I don’t always listen.”

He gave a low warning snarl. A groan from her was the response he received. He hated when she shortened his name from Samael to Sami. Her eyes moved down his body with leisure, exploring every nuance that made up the fabulous male standing before her. The black t-shirt fit his muscled form well, along with the black jeans that did little to hide his huge hard-on.

“You protest, yet your cock is enjoying the attention I’m giving myself. Seeing as you were late, I thought it would be okay to start without you. Honestly, do you think I would rather have your cock or my fingers?” All the while, her fingers continued to plunge into her tight core, her legs bent on the bed as she arched her back. She splayed her legs out before him so that he saw every thrust.

“Lili, you’re just begging to be spanked.” She shivered and ran her tongue over her bottom lip. His words sparked more need than fear. His approach was leisurely as he watched her continue to pleasure herself. She moved her free hand between her spread thighs and tugged at her clit. “Stop your fingers now. Remove them or you’ll not get what you want from me.”

With measured deliberation, Liliana pulled her fingers from her pussy. Keeping her eyes on Samael, she slowly, teasingly licked them clean. His eyes narrowed, and Liliana smirked. “You didn’t say I couldn’t taste.”

“Remove the fucking dress, Lili. Do it quickly, or you will not get a chance to come as you need to. Then get your pretty little ass on your knees and hold on to the headboard.” His words quickly wiped the smirk off her face. She didn’t say anything as she got to her knees and slipped the sundress off, tossing it to the floor. With one last look of feigned defiance, she turned to settle on her knees with her hands clutched to the headboard. The rustling of his clothing filled the otherwise silent room, and then they were skin to skin. His cock, hard and throbbing, pushed against the crease of her ass as his body pressed close to hers from behind.

Her breath caught in anticipation of his touching her as she craved. She did not say a word. If Liliana tested him, he would follow through on not letting her come. That could not happen; she wanted him bad. A soft mewl slipped from her lips as the head of his cock stroked along her dripping entrance. Her hands tightened on the headboard when he pressed into her. His lips were only an inch from her ear as he spoke with what could only be devilish delight.

Author Bio:

Nikki Prince is a mother of two, who’s always had a dream to be a published author in the romance genre. Her passion lies in raising her children as readers, gaming, cooking, reading and her writing. Her mother can now breathe easy about the child who used to get in trouble because she was hiding books everywhere and reading when it wasn’t appropriate. She loves to write Interracial romances in all genres, but wants to let everyone know to not box her in, because there is always room for growth.

Where to find me:

Website/blog:  Http://www.nikkiprince.blogspot.com
Twitter: @authornprince
Email: NikkiPrince@writeme.com
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/NikkiPrinceAuthor

Buy Links:

All Romance Ebooks-https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-demonmine-939884-140.html

Evernight Publishing: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/demon-mine-by-nikki-prince/

Bookstrand:  http://www.bookstrand.com/demon-mine-mf

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Demon-Mine-Karmic-Lust-ebook/dp/B00999G31I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347941448&sr=8-1&keywords=demon+mine

 

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7 Days of Seduction for Horny Hump Day 9/25/12 : Day 6

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jenna Jaxon

WARNING:  MATERIAL NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18!

NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

Participating authors in Horny Hump Day post three sentences from their published works or WIP, hot like a firecracker! LOL

Today’s Horny Hump Day finds us back with another new nibble from my current erotic novella WIP, 7 Days of Seduction.  

On Day Six–Hunter has just requested that Ashley participate in a menage a trois.  She is hardly enthusiastic and Hunter tries to persuade her with these three sentences, which come a couple of paragraphs after my Six Sentence Sunday offering (which you can find here).

“I’d like for you, Ash, particularly, to experience the undivided attention of two men–four hands, four lips, two dicks–willing to do anything you ask of us.” His wicked smile broadened to maniacal. “Your command is our desire.”

 

The ball’s back in Ashley’s court.  Think she’s gonna play?  Is this an offer she can’t refuse?

 

Please check out the Horny Hump Day blog site for the other sites on the hop and go visit the other hot authors.   The site also gives the details of how to sign up for next week if you’d like to play with us. 🙂

Thanks so much for visiting the Journal once more for Horny Hump Day.

My full-length historical novel, Only Scandal Will Do is available for purchase on sale for $2.99 on Amazon, and at the regular price at iTunes, ARe and the Lyrical Press store.

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