Get Wicked with Entangled Blog Hop and a Giveaway

Join me along with many other blogs as we celebrate with Entangled Publishing the Halloween season. Please leave a comment on my post (One Comment per person please) to be in the running for a $10 Starbucks gift card. Make sure to leave your email address so i n case you won I can contact you. Contest closes October 30th. 

Now a little something wicked.....I love to read and my favorite go to series has to be Yasmine Galenorn's Otherworld Series. Full of sidhe/Fae, monsters, paranormal creatures and some really sexy times that follow the D'Artigo sisters and their battle alongside allies and friends to beat Shadow Wing, a demon hell bent on conquering the world-demon, Sidhe and human worlds, this author delivers a series that appeals to every reader. My favorite character has to be Camille, a Moon Witch with three husbands. I mean come on, right there I find myself intrigued because I have trouble just keeping one man happy much less three but the way t his author writes this series, we get a book with one of the sisters as the focus and their story continuing with the other sisters in the background helping to move the story along.

If you are looking for a series full of sexy times, paranormal creatures, intriguing and captivating characters and a storyline that grows and keeps a reader on the edge of their seat from the beginning to end. I highly recommend starting from the beginning book, Witchling, as each story continues the storyline from the previous book in someway.

About the Otherworld series:

Meet the D'Artigo Sisters--three half human, half-Fae, wild and sexy members of the OIA--the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. Camille, a witch, Delilah, a werecat, and Menolly, an acrobat extraordinaire turned vampire, are sent Earthside to keep them out of trouble by their superiors, who consider the girls nothing but a bunch of bumbling half-breeds. But the girls soon find themselves smack in the middle of Demon-Central when Shadow Wing, the leader of the Subterranean Realms, decides to attempt a coup on both Earth and Otherworld. Now, with their friends and lovers, they must use all of their collective talents to prevent the demons from taking over as the three sisters attempt to save two worlds, one monster at a time. Adult Urban Fantasy (Explicit Sex)

Witchling (Book One)
Urban Fantasy
Available now

We're the D'Artigo Sisters: Half-human, half-Faerie, we're savvy--and sexy--operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. But our mixed-blood heritage short-circuits our talents at all the wrong times.  My sister Delilah shapeshifts into a tabby cat whenever she's stressed.  Menolly's a vampire who's still trying to get the hang of being undead.  And me?  I'm Camille--a wicked-good witch.  Except my magic is as unpredictable as the weather, which my enemies are about to find out the hard way...

Camille:

"At the Wayfarer Inn, a portal to Otherworld and the local hangout for humans and beasties alike, our fellow operative Jocko's been murdered. Every clue points to Shadow Wing, the soul-munching, bad-ass leader of the Subterranean Realms. He's made it clear that he aims to raze humankind to the ground, turning both Earth and Otherworld into his private playground. Our assignment: keep Shadow Wing and his minions from creeping into Earth via the Wayfarer. The demons figure they're in like Flynn. After all, with only my 'bumbling' sisters and me standing in the way, how can they miss? But we've got a secret for them: faulty wiring or not, nobody kicks ass like the D'Artigo girls."

To find out more about this and other series from author Yasmine Galenorn, drop by her website at http://www.galenorn.com/

Autism Blog Hop Stop

 Every year on 2nd April is autism awareness day and the seventh annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2014.

In the US Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys

Amazing statistic right? I don't have an autistic child but I know friends who do and the strength they, as well as their families, have to give their autistic child the opportunities other kids have is outstanding. I am in awe of them and you can't help but fall in love with their children as well.

I may not have an autistic child but I did grow up with a special needs uncle who had downs syndrome. What he taught me was to love life, compassion for others who are different and to love unconditionally because every time I saw him while he was alive, he was happy, had a smile on his face and just enjoyed the life he had., He knew he was loved by us all and I am sad that my kids didn't meet him when he was alive but the stories and home movies show them that he was special to us all in the family.

It doesn't matter if the person is autistic, have downs syndrome or something else, the love of life they have makes my heart melt no matter what. This is what I see when I hear the stories of my friends children dealing with autism and the love their families have for them.

For the Autism blog hop I am giving away  $25 Amazon gift card. The contest will run the tour length and random.org will pick the winner the day after the tour ends. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post to be entered.

Go HERE to get to the next blog.

It's Breathless Press' birthday and introducing Raven McAllan

Breathless Press is turning Four and having a  huge blog hop with some of their authors. Today I have the pleasure of having Raven McAllan at the Reading Nook. So please give her a round of applause.....Take it away Raven (and whispers, try to not steal the cabana boys if you can).

Welcome to my Reading Nook, Raven. Please make yourself at home and let my cabana boys/girls get you a drink.

Hmmm *checks out pool boy and the drinks*. "A Bellini please."

Comfortable? *sneaks another look at the cabana boy* (he's fit) Er well…. *snigger*

Wonderful. Now let’s get started.

Okay, "*sips drink and sneaks yet another peak,* and oops, Dawn's coughing to get my attention.

To get us started can you tell us a little about what you are working on or have coming out?

I've been offered the chance to explore a new format with my writing and there are some old friends making an appearance.  However you'll have to wait just a little bit longer to find out more, sorry.


 If we asked your muse to describe you using five words, what do you think they would say?

Stubborn, wordy, passionate, growing old disgracefully… oops that's six, perm any five from six there.


Name one thing readers would be surprised to know about you. 

According to one reader nothing would surprise them…


If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? 

Oh I have no idea, I haven't been everywhere yet. Although I'm working on it.We (DH and I) say we are doing out gap year in two week stints.


If someone hasn't read any of your work, what book would you recommend that they start with and why? 

If they wanted to read Regency, I'd say start with Wallflowers Don't Wilt because it's the first in the Rogue Scandals series. Contemporary, I love The Price to Pay, a cougar story.

Where do you find the inspirations for your stories? 

I have absolutely no idea. I sit and write.

Are your characters able to love or do they need to be taught? 

It depends what they tell me. I'm a character driven pantster, and do as I'm told.

Do you have a book that was easiest to write or one that was the hardest? 

Every time it's the one I'm writing. for both, depending on the level of caffeine and chocolate in me

 If you could collaborate with one author who would it be? 

Well I am collaborating with Lee Brazil at the moment, apart from him, Katy Fforde.

Coffee, tea or other drink to get you moving in the morning? 

Tea first thing, coffee an hour later.. and two hours and three hours…

What is coming up from you in 2013? Anything you want to tease us with? 

Well I have my can't take about yet project, and a certain YA baddie is shouting in my ear.also at some point my fox shifters have a couple more stories to be told. However I've slowed down, on purpose, as I need to smell the daisies, (or go fishing or whatever)

Anything else you want to add? 

My latest two books with Breathless Press were both Regencies. A Rose Between The Thornes  book four in the Rogue Scandals series, And A Matter of Faith. I do like finding out about the lives behind the facade of society. 

Thanks for taking the time to be here today. I wish you many sales and wonderful reviews. 

Thank you for inviting me. *eyes up Cabana boy and wishes was thirty years younger*

A Matter of Faith by Raven McAllan
Historical Romance
Buy at Publisher (includes all other buy links there as well)

Leonora knew she'd wait for Justin to come home. She hadn't expected it to be so long or so fraught.

When Justin joined his regiment, and was sent to the continent, Leonora promised to wait for him to return. She didn't think it would take so long, or she'd have so many difficulties to face.

Strong willed and determined, her life changes, as she struggles to cope without Justin, and keep his estate running.

With someone out to destroy all she holds dear, Leonora has to fight for her beliefs and her family, and hope they get the happy ever after they deserve. 

Teaser Excerpt:

Leonora gave herself up to the pleasure she experienced crushed against him. Her breasts were tender and her skin was a mass of tingling nerve ends. As each step added to the friction between their bodies, it was as if the materials covering them both did not exist.

She wriggled, and a sharp smack to her arse made her yelp.

“Why did you do that?” Mindful of his diktat for silence she whispered the words.

“For you would try the patience of a saint, Nora, and as you surely realize, there is no likelihood of canonization in my future. Now be still or it will be more than a gentle tap that I administer.”

Now why did that stark statement have her quivering, and set up a new strange feeling inside? Dare she ask? One look at his grim face decided for her—now was not the time.

Once out of the house, he skirted the side of the building and cut across a cobbled courtyard. It seemed his destination was the stables.

 “Justin, I cannot ride like this,” she protested quietly. “I am not dressed for riding.”

The look he gave her sent further unknown sensations through her, which were more intense than she had ever made herself feel. To her secret mortification, her quim was damp and she needed to touch or be touched, and to increase the delicious ache that built there. And then...then what? Not for the first time, Nora wished she knew things. It was all well and good coming upon her maid with the stable boy and hearing the girl demand the lad put his cock into her and fuck her, and to get hot and bothered at what she saw. Who knew the bulge in a man’s pantaloons looked like that? Then to see Lucy take that...his cock—for the life of her, Nora couldn’t equate the long thick staff with its purple- red nob with the strutting cockerel that ruled the hen house—into her mouth...well. She grew warm at the thought of it. It was an- other thing not to feel somewhat apprehensive now she knew at last the experience was about to be hers. It had taken all her courage to touch Justin, and to taste him. That had her counting to ten under her breath. Once she smelled his maleness, that exquisite definable scent of musk and aroused man, Leonora knew she was hooked and needed more. More of everything.

“Some would say you are overdressed for the type of riding I have in mind for you later,” he replied as he set her on her feet. Her face must have shown her confusion, for he threw her a heavy cloak. “You’ll understand later. Here put this on whilst I saddle my horse. You will ride in front of me, even though my body is on fire for you. Sad to say, I fear until we arrive at our destination, and I warm your arse, amongst other things, my body will not be hot enough to ward off the chill in the air. I will resist temptation, hard though it may be.”

About the Author:

Raven lives in Scotland, along with her husband and their two cats—their children having flown the nest—surrounded by beautiful scenery, which inspires a lot of the settings in her books.

She is used to sharing her life with the occasional deer, red squirrel, and lost tourist, to say nothing of the scourge of Scotland—the midge.

A lover of reading, she appreciates the history inside a book, and the chance to peek into the lives of those from years ago. Raven admits that she enjoys the research for her books almost as much as the writing; so much so, that sometimes she realizes she's strayed way past the information she needs to know, and not a paragraph has been added to her WIP.

Her lovely long-suffering husband is learning to love the dust bunnies, work the Aga, and be on stand-by with a glass of wine.

You can find out more about Raven here…

http://www.ravenmcallan.com

http:/ /www.ravenmcallan.blogspot.com

https://www.facebook.com/rmcallan        (my page)

https://www.facebook.com/ravenmcallan            (author page)

https://twitter.com/RavenMcAllan

About Breathless Press

Breathless Press is an e-book publisher specializing in Romance and Erotic(a) stories.

Our mission statement is simple: To provide the opportunity for readers to connect with romance authors through the purchasing of quality e-books at a low price.

Starting in the summer of 2009, Breathless Press came into existence. Since then, we have been producing top end romance and erotic stories for valued readers to enjoy.

Giveaway Information:

Breathless Press will be giving away the following prizes to randomly drawn commenters during the tour:

Grand Prize: 1 Kindle Fire
Second Prize: $25.00 Gift Card for Breathless Press
Third Prize: $10.00 Gift Card for Breathless Press
Fourth Prize: 10 x $5.00 Gift Cards for Breathless Press (individual gift cards, 1 per person)

Each host will receive a $5.00 gift card for Breathless Press.

To be entered, fill out the raffelcopter below. Remember to follow the tour and enter at each stop for more entries for the prizes mentioned above. You can find the tour dates/spots at  http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2013/05/virtual-book-tour-breathless-press.html

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Shayla Black - Who's Your Wicked Lover Giveaway Hop Stop

Welcome to one of the stops on author Shayla Black's Wicked Lover Giveaway Hop. 

I haven't had the chance to read this series yet though I did order book one, Wicked Ties, at my local library. So instead of talking about one of the wicked lovers as my favorite, I am going to talk about another of my favorite book heroes- Roarke from JD RObb's In Death Series. 

That man has captivated me since I picked up the first book, Naked In Death. He has charmed me as he has wooed prickly Eve in the series and when I need a pick me up that is one of the books I grab to settle down with. He is rich, sexy as sin and the fact his Irish drawl comes out at times makes me melt. Then ther eis his love for Eve. That alone is something that stole my heart. The minute these two are together as one, well let's just say the sparks fly but also besides the mind blowing sex these two have, is that deep connection. The cop and the former thief. Who knew, right? But that deep connection is more than marriage vows they took, it is that deep connection that goes past that and into the soul. These two are meant for one another and that they found one another is amazing and oh so wonderful to behold. It is so much fun to see Roarke baffled when someone does something unexpected towards him and Eve and the fact he gets his Eve right down to the soul of her...well lets just say, I was wiping happy tears away every time I see that in a one of the stories in the series. 

This is the one book hero I adore the most. 

About Ours to Love

Wicked Lovers, Book 7

Between two brothers…Xander Santiago spent years living it up as a billionaire playboy. Never given a chance to lead his family business in the boardroom, he became a Master in the bedroom instead. His older brother inherited the company and worked tirelessly to make it an empire. But while the cutthroat corporate espionage took its toll on Javier, nothing was as devastating as the seemingly senseless murder of his wife. It propelled him into a year of punishing rage and guilt…until Xander came to his rescue.

Comes an irresistible woman …Eager to rejuvenate Javier’s life, Xander shanghais him to Louisiana where they meet the beautiful London McLane. After surviving a decade of tragedy and struggle, London is determined to make a fresh start—and these sexy billionaire brothers are more than willing to help. In every way. And London is stunned to find herself open to every heated suggestion…and desperately hoping that her love will heal them.

And inescapable danger …But a killer with a hidden motive is watching, on a single-minded mission to destroy everything the Santiago brothers hold dear, especially London. And as fear and desire collide, every passionate beat of her heart could be her last.

Don't forget...currently there is a virtual signing going on for this book and the first in the series. It will continue through release week. Check it all out at http://romancenovelpromotions.blogspot.com/p/authors-virtual-signings.html

Now my question is to you....Do you have a book hero you adore either in Shayla's Wicked Lover Series or if like me, haven't gotten to it yet, from another book? Leave a comment telling me and what book they are from plus why you like them. Just a short sentence or two please. Then make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you in case you win my prize which is a $25 gift card to Barnes & Nobles, International entries allowed.

Don't forget to enter the raffelcopter for a chance to win a Kindle Fire HD 7" from author Shayla Black

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Now click on the link below and go onto the next hop stop...

Secret Cravings Just Desserts Blog Hop

Drop by as thirty-three Secret/Sweet Cravings Publishing Authors this weekend as they share some yummy desserts and hot scenes of yummy desserts this weekend. 

SCP blog url is 
http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/

Lots of Author prizes so drop by this weekend and maybe find a yummy treat or two to enjoy.

Hearts on Fire Blog Hop/Contest

Welcome to the Hearts on Fire/Summoner's Tale blog hop stop. This hop runs from Feb 14th to the 21st and there are some great grand prizes being given away as well as individual blogs giving away something as well.

My prize is a tote bag full of promo goodies as well as print books and more plus Valentine candy. All you need to do is leave a comment on my post through the hop to be entered. Please make sure to leave your email address as well in with your comment so I have a way to contact you in case you  win. Winner will be announced on my blog and facebook page on Feb. 22nd.

The Grand Prizes being given away are:

1.) Two Kindle Paperwhites,  

2.) Three sets of Black Swan: Books 1-3 paperbacks signed by Victoria Danann (1 and 2 being US only) 

3.) twenty sets of Black Swan: Books 1-3 e-books 

and 4.( $60 choice giftcard

  ..The Kindle Paperwhites also come with a book package, as well as the giftcard.  The following authors have donated their books:

Read 2 Review (Kate) and GMTA UK:  (5 to 10 books that will be announced)

Danica Avet Winners: choice of backlist

Airicka Phoenix:   E-copy of Games of Fire, Touching Smoke, & Touching Eternity

Katie Salidas:  E-copy of Moonlight and Sweet Surprises! By her and Willsin Rowe which also releases on Feb 14!

Sara Trimble:  E-copy of A Woman's Revenge

Michelle Graham:  E-copy of Landing the Big Ones

Kim Mullican:  Yoder's Farm, Taking Control (Book 1 Control Series),Control (Book 2 Control Series), Immortal Decision

Cambria Hebert:  Ecopy of Recalled and a Winners Choice from the Heven and Hell Series Ecopy

M.L.  Stephens:  Ecopy of Love You More

J Kelly Acinni:  5 sets of paperback copies of Baby and Echo US only

Susan Griscom:  Reflections and Whisper Cape

MaryLynn Bast:  Heart of a Wolf Series

Susan D. Taylor:  Secret Desire

Tara Lain:  Beach Balls

To enter for the Grand Prize, please use the raffelcopter link below.

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Now onto The Summoner's Tale Information...

A SUMMONER'S TALE: the vampire's confessor

BLACK SWAN 3 

Victoria Danann

PUBLISHER: 7th House

ISBN: 978-1-933320-67-0 ebook     Words: 107,000

        978-1-933320-80-9 print        Pages: 350

GENRE: vampire romance, paranormal romance, urban fantasy,  paranormal fantasy 

RELEASE DATE:     February 14, 2013

BOOK TRAILER:       http://victoriadanann.me/the-summoners-tale/

BUY AT AMAZON:   http://www.amazon.com/Summoners-Tale-Vampires-Confessor-ebook/dp/B00BC1SYKE/

This is the third installment in a serial saga intended to be read in order.

DESCRIPTION: A secret society, a witch, a psychic, vampires, modern day knights, heroes, elves, fae, assassins from another dimension, and fairytales come together where emotions intersect. Two souls, joined by a mystical bond, separated by distance, must simultaneously struggle through pain and darkness in an ultimate confrontation with character and an ultimate struggle for life proving that true love waits patiently through lifetimes and finds courage to survive. Even in the strangest places. Even when you're least expecting it. Even when you're far, far from home.

Erotic quotient: A little steam. No menage. No BDSM.

IMPORTANT: Black Swan Books 2 and 3 are available on Amazon.com exclusively as single titles. However, a The Order of the Black Swan COLLECTED TALES, Books 1-3 will also be released on or around Feb. 14th in e-book everywhere.  This is the story as it was intended to be read - without interruption.

ISBN: 978-1-933320-70-0     313,000 words             All three books for $6.99.  

INCLUDES:

Book One - My Familiar Stranger: Romancing the Vampire Hunters (nominated for Reviewers Choice Best Paranormal Romance of 2012)   

Book Two - The Witch's Dream: A Love Letter to Paranormal Romance  

Book Three - A Summoner's Tale: The Vampire's Confessor  

Book Four - Moonlight: Big Bad Wolf  To release late Spring.

WEBSITE: http://www.VictoriaDanann.com

BLOG: http://VictoriaDanann.me

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/vdanann  

TWITTER: @vdanann

Author Bio: 

For the past fourteen years, Victoria has illustrated and authored Seasons of the Witch calendars and planners and written several non-fiction books on magickal arts. She lives in a town north of Houston known as The Woodlands even though the idea of the witch in the woods may be a cliché.

She owns 7th House Publishing and contributes to its enterprises. In addition to art and writing, she plays Classic Rock music (keys, rhythm guitar, vocals) and manages one of Houston's premier party bands. Married. Four children.

Release Blitz for Zara Stoneley's Good Enough to Share

GOOD ENOUGH TO SHARE (Good Enough, Book 1 – Christmas) by Zara Stoneley

An erotic contemporary romance, including menage, F/M/F, M/F/M and sex outdoors.

One Christmas, four friends – but will they still be together by New Year?

Divorce wasn’t part of the plan for Holly, but then again nor was spending the festive period with two sexy men and Santa’s little helper! With a disastrous marriage behind her, and three good friends who are willing to share, moving on could be fun – if only she can accept that sometimes her heart is wiser than her head.

Dane doesn’t do commitment, which suits Holly just fine. But when things heat up between the four friends, he’s forced to face up to his past. Will realising he’s good enough mean he no longer wants to share…?

Laid back Charlie knows that if his best friend becomes his lover he could end up losing big time. But can he resist? And when the girl he once loved comes back, who will he decide to spend the New Year with?

…And Sophie just wants to have fun. She’s got the answers to everyone's problems, except her own …. is she the one who needs good friends most of all?

Will a caring, sharing, lust and love filled Christmas lead to the happy ever after they all desire?

WARNING - Christmas may never seem the same again!

BUY LINKS:

Amazon (UK)

Amazon (US)

EXCERPT:

 “You two out on the pull then?” You know how some deep male voices have that perfect resonance to vibrate right down to the bottom of your stomach and beyond? Yeah, that. I was blushing from the inside out and I had completely and utterly forgotten about Charlie, with or without a surfboard.

Christ, why was it that every time Dane Stephens popped up I was dressed in something that either said ‘shag me, I’m a complete tart’ or ‘I’m a complete saddo’? Or in this case a mixture of both. The fact that Sophie and I were propping up the bar, both with a goblet of wine in hand each didn’t help with the image much either.

“We’ve been working.” I tried to keep my face straight and stop my nipples making a break for freedom as the gorgeous guy who seemed to feature in every one of my current run of dirty dreams rested his hand on my shoulder and sent a warm thrill straight between my thighs. Along with a very strong urge to grab hold of him and give him the type of kiss that would leave a lasting impression. Gee, life would be so much easier if that kind of full frontal attack was one of my special skills. It wasn’t. Best mates with a bit of flirting thrown in as a side order was a better description of my capabilities.

I’d been having dirty dreams about Dane for as long as I can remember. Well, probably since the first time all six foot something of him had swaggered into this bar and given me the type of smile that gave me an almost, emphasis on almost here, uncontrollable urge to strip every last inch of his clothing off in slow motion. But I hadn’t, because nice girls don’t, do they?

“Been out hammering shoes on?” I tweaked a bit of straw out of his thick dark hair and resisted the urge to tangle my fingers in deeper, just in case I’d missed a bit. And then rub a hand over that broad, strong chest just for good measure. He was buff underneath that shirt, I just knew it. Well, I did actually. I’d seen him strip to the waist the odd time at the tail end of the summer when we’d actually seen a bit of that golden orb in the sky they call the sun, and he’d built up a sweat manhandling horses. And along with every other girl on the yard I’d gone weak-kneed and tried not to stare as I’d watched his muscles ripple and a trickle of sweat bead its way down his back. A bead of sweat that needed licking off.

I’d had a thing about cowboys, well, since I was fifteen when my boy friend, as in two separate words, had dragged me along to watch a western in the local cinema. His idea had been to get his tongue down my throat, but he’d faded into insignificance when the hero of the piece had got off his horse. This had been no normal cowboy, he’d been naked down to the low slung jeans that barely scraped his hips and when he’d slipped one hand under the waistband, just as he tugged the girl in for a kiss the rush of dampness to my knickers had shocked me. And left me squirming, and meant that the boy friend got an end of show, tongue twisting snog that shocked me more than as it did him.

And as I grew up I realized men like that just didn’t exist. I just never met a man who’d had the same effect on me, not even the man I’d married had done that. Until Dane had walked in four long months ago and been the nearest thing to a cowboy that the English counties had to offer. He’d probably never had a Stetson on his head, or a rifle in his hand, but I bet he’d look good on a horse and even if he didn’t, in my mind it just didn’t matter. Dane was just hot, and made me hot, and wet.

His jeans were slung just the same, so I just knew I’d be able to see his hip bones if I unbuttoned that thick cotton shirt. And boy did I want to, and I was just itching to slip my own hand tight in there. I just needed an excuse and September through December had left me too tongue-tied to find one. Even if my horse seemed to be throwing a shoe on a weekly basis and he’d been out an embarrassing number of times.

“Yeah, lots of thrown shoes, darling, you know ‘tis the season.” He winked and my mouth watered. Literally. Much more and I’d be drooling, a drooling elf who would have thought? Bugger, I really did need a plan or I’d be spending another Christmas morning just wishing I’d asked Santa for the type of toy box that had long life batteries and lube in it. But was quiet enough not to disturb Charlie.

 “Hi Dane, boy. We—” Sophie was practically licking her lips, he had that effect on every female old enough to have hormones, as she drew herself up to her full five-foot one and a half inches and put a hand on his arm “—have been doing our good Samaritan bit.” She knew him? I didn’t know which bit made the feeling of empty spread in my stomach, the fact that she knew him, or she knew him. Because from the way she was grinning in a slightly flirty, slightly too cosy way meant she definitely knew him. Every bit of him.

***

To read a longer excerpt visit Zara’s blog.

It's a Candy Cane Kink Blog Hop/Loads of Prizes

Welcome to the Candy Cane Kink Giveaway Blog hop. Looks to have a ton of wonderful and different blogs to explore so check at the end of the post for the links to go to the next blog.

I love the holidays and it is the perfect time to gift myself with some books. Now I run the gamut of genres to read and I find the kinkier the better, IMHO. :-) What better way than to heat up a cold winter's night than with ahot, sext read, especially if it means I end up jumping the honey. *giggles*

Now one of my go-to authors to heat up my nights is Cherise Sinclair. She writes sexy stories with sexy Dom's and submissive that steal their hearts. Her latest is My Liege of Dark Haven and frankly that story is one hot piece of work. If you enjoyed her stories set in Dark Haven BDSM club, you don't want to miss this one featuring Master Xavier, the owner of Dark Haven. Plus she has the delightfully naughty Masters of Shadowlands which thrill me each time she has a release for this series.

About the book.....

My Liege of Dark Haven
Loose Id Publishing
Contemporary BDSM
Buy at the following places:
All Romance / Amazon / Loose Id / B&N / iTunes

Threatened by university cutbacks, Professor Abigail Bern’s only hope is to publish a provocative research paper—soon. Planning to covertly observe behavior in the notorious Dark Haven BDSM club, she takes a receptionist job. When the owner calls upon her to assist in a demonstration, she’s appalled. Then fascinated. Under the unyielding hands of the master known as my liege, she discovers a need to be more than an observer. 

His late wife had been the center of his life, and Xavier Leduc wants no other. But when his new receptionist does her utmost to keep an emotional distance from him, he’s intrigued and digs deeper. She’s adorable. Intriguingly intelligent, beautifully submissive, sweetly vulnerable. He soon realizes her defenses are keeping her on the fringe of her sexuality—and her life. As he draws her into fuller participation, she unconsciously does the same for him. She begins to fill his world. 

Ever since the night she met my liege Xavier, Abby has questioned everything she believes about herself. She’s falling for the stern owner of Dark Haven and thinks he’s beginning to care for her…until the day he learns why she’s in his club.

The other stories set in Dark Haven are in the following anthologies:

Doms of Dark Haven by Cherise Sinclair, Belinda McBride and Sierra Cartwright

BDSM Contemporary, Paranormal, Anthology

Three women, three Doms. One extraordinary night.
Welcome to Dark Haven, and may all of your darkest wishes come true…

Simon Says: Mine by Cherise Sinclair
Genre: BDSM Erotic Contemporary
Related Title: Master of the Mountain

With an empty nest and divorce in hand, Rona decides it’s time to explore the fantasies that nourished her through a long, tedious marriage to a man whose idea of outrageous sex was leaving the lights on. At the top of her fantasy list is touring Dark Haven, the BDSM club, but she isn’t prepared for the effect of a powerful Dom. When Master Simon takes control and introduces her to toys and sensations she’s never felt before, she realizes he could fulfil every fantasy on her list all by himself. But she’s vowed to never get trapped in a relationship again.

One of the most popular Doms in Dark Haven, Master Simon has had his fill of eager, shallow, young subs. Rona is older, intelligent, independent…and sweetly submissive. After an evening of intense pleasure and despite her obvious attraction, she refuses to see him again. He needs a way to change her mind. She’s not the first sub he’s taken on a journey of exploration, but he’s beginning to think she might be the last.

Other stories in this anthology:

Met Her Match (A Hawkeye Story) by Sierra Cartwright
Genre: BDSM Erotic Contemporary
Series: : Hawkeye; Previous Book: Bend Me Over

Educating Evangeline by Belinda McBride
Genre: BDSM Shape-shifter Paranormal

Doms of Dark Haven 2: Western Night

Anthology/BDSM

Welcome to the Dark Side by Cherise Sinclair
Genre: BDSM Erotic Contemporary
Related Titles: Master of the Mountain; Master of the Abyss; Simon Says: Mine, part of the Doms of Dark Haven anthology

Real Doms terrify her, so Summer plays with lightweights only. And only in the safety of her club, Dark Haven. But on Western Night, the tough cop who wins her in a sub-roping game is as powerful as they come.

Virgil’s first taste of BDSM was disturbingly enticing. Hoping to burn out his interest, he visits an infamous San Francisco club, where he wins himself the prettiest little sub he’s ever seen. He’s in a quandary. A man shouldn’t render a woman helpless, let alone spank her ass. But the nervous little submissive clearly loves being in his ropes. Her need to be controlled is as powerful as his need to control. So he indulges himself, and her.

That one night could be the beginning, but instead it’s the end. She won’t play outside the club and he lives too far to come play. He’ll just have to find a way to forget her…or get her in his ropes to stay.

Other stories in the anthology:

A Good sub Would… by Sierra Cartwright
Genre: BDSM Erotic Contemporary

Hunting Holly by Belinda McBride
Genre: BDSM Shape-shifter Paranormal Menage
Related Titles: Educating Evangeline, part of the Doms of Dark Haven anthology

Now this author has some other wonderful books so don't forget to check out her website as well...http://cherisesinclair.com/

Now onto my contest:

I am giving away a sexy gift pack that includes 52 Weeks of naughty nights, a year's supply of scratch and win cards with naughty I.O.U.'s, suggestions, coupons, role plays and more; a small "It's a Life Saver, Vibrator" plus an e-copy of My Liege of Dark Haven (any format) and some promo items as well. All you need to do is leave a comment telling me what you would do to warm up a cold winter's night and your email address. I will announce the winner of my prize pack on December 22nd here on my blog. This is open internationally.

You can find out more on the hop at  http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/2012/08/candy-cane-kink-giveaway-hop-sign-up.html