Posted by: Author | August 29, 2013

Special Guest- Emily Lawrence

I’m excited for my friend Emily on the release of her new book called Hopeful Dreams and New Beginnings. Check it out below:

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Book blurb:

After two traumatic years spent with her abusive ex husband, Carly swore that she would never remarry. With a low self-esteem and haunting demons from her past refusing to relinquish their grip, she could hardly confide in men until she met Robert, her handsome boss who managed to sweep her off her feet and show her the time of her life.

With his help, her fears and frustrations became a swell of lust, a wave of desire that aroused her numb senses, restoring her lost confidence and reviving her need for a man’s touch and affection, needs that she had suppressed for such a long time.

Naughty, erotic fantasies are fulfilled while on a well deserved vacation to the Andros Island in Bahamas, adding more spice to their steamy sex life.
Will Robert manage to convince her to give marriage another chance and start a new chapter in their lives?

Excerpt:

“Why are you so afraid that I’m going to leave, anyway?” she asked, running her hand up and down his firm abs. She could feel his muscles contract under her fingertips.

“Because it’s happened before,” he answered in a low, feeble tone.

Carly tilted her head up to look at him, taken aback by his answer. “What?”

“Yes, I’ve been dumped before. After that I could no longer trust women. I refused to get emotionally involved with anyone. It was nothing but no-strings-attached sex for me.”

She took a moment to process his words. “Who would want to leave you? You’re the sweetest, craziest, naughtiest man I’ve ever met and if someone locked me up in here with you for the rest of my life, I’d be more than happy to accept such punishment.” She pressed her lips to the pulse that was pounding in his throat, amazed that a sexy, clever guy like him would have troubles in love. Unable to help herself and feeling the need to erase the unwelcome memories she had stirred, she gave in to the impulse and licked along a damp line up his neck, nipping at his chin on the way. She hoped that the sensual treatment she was giving him was enough to make him put everything behind.

His voice was husky when he spoke, “I guess she had better plans…”

“Nothing could be better than this,” she stated and offered him a scorching kiss, devouring his mouth possessively. It was her turn to make him feel at ease. Determination oozed from every pore of her body, and she did everything she could to make him understand that she had no intention of leaving him.

“When you…showed up…for the job interview…” He tried to speak, but she kept interrupting him with kisses, his own tongue playing with hers with an eroticism that made her head swim and her need for him grow.

“Yes?” she asked, curious to hear what he had to say. She angled her head down and moved her mouth back to his neck, then swept it over the curve of his cheekbones, his stubble tickling her soft lips. Her palms were splayed against his chest and her fingers toyed with his nipples in a way that she knew inflamed him.

Robert let out a low roar and moaned her name unintelligibly, but he seemed to struggle to concentrate. “Carly…the moment I saw you…I was struck by your beauty. You innocent smile was the sweetest thing I had seen. I went home from work that day and nearly crashed the car twice. I couldn’t stop thinking of you. It was not something that I had experienced before and I wasn’t sure how to act. Then…once I found out what had happened to you I got so angry. I wanted you even more. I wanted you so much that I ended up knocking on your door in the middle of the night and asking you to sleep with me. Straightforwardness is my thing, but it was the first time I was doing that with somebody that I really liked. I acted on an impulse because I couldn’t stand one more day without holding you in my arms and loving you like you deserved it. I needed you…badly…”

Carly had stopped her playful assault and was hanging onto every word he was saying to her, their gazes locked in a heated clash. She felt an unusual sensation of weightlessness and the illusion held for a long moment as she stood enthralled by the promise in his eyes. “Any other man who would have showed up at that hour requesting such a thing would have most likely made me call the police. But you…I wanted you too even though I was scared as hell. I still can’t believe I did it. I could not recognize myself. But I do know one thing…that was the most beautiful, hot, sensual, enticing night in my entire life and I’d be more than happy to have nights like that with you for as long as I live.”

Their tender embrace turned to raging passion in the blink of an eye. Desire for one another spiraled higher, pushing away thoughts of the past and the future, lost in their happy place, their bodies yearning to move to the rhythm of a melody only they could hear.

Buy links:
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Author contact:

Blog: http://emilyalawrence88.blogspot.ro/
Website: http://emilyalawrence.wix.com/emily
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmyALawrence?ref=tn_tnmn
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmyALawrence
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/20344150-emily-a-lawrence

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Emily A. Lawrence lives in Transylvania with her family, hence her love for vampires and paranormal books. She is extremely passionate about fiction and has been writing stories, mostly fan fiction, for years now, but only began thinking seriously about publishing approximately a year ago. Having her family’s support, and encouraged by friends and fellow authors, she pursued her dream of becoming a published author.
Emily loves creating new characters with whom readers can identify themselves, and losing herself in their worlds. Usually, she writes contemporary romance in three heat levels: sweet, sensual and erotic. However, she would like to try her hand at other genres one day, such as paranormal or mystery.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures, new sceneries, food and meeting new people, or simply reading a good book.

Posted by: Author | August 28, 2013

Wordless Wednesday

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Posted by: Author | August 27, 2013

Tuesday Tales- Wave

Today’s word is Wave. Here’s more on the train story. Click here for the other entries.

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Cordelia waved at him across the room. He headed in her direction with Fiona and Mack in his wake.

When they arrived at the table, Win made a show of kissing Cordelia on the cheek. “How are you, darling?” He sat beside her.

“Lovely now that my handsome husband has joined me.” Cordelia glanced up at Fiona. “Come and sit, my friend. I think I’m going to have to order something that I don’t need to cut.” She lifted her arm in the sling. “I’m not going to be able to use a knife for sure.”

“Darling, you know I’ll cut your steak for you.” Win smiled at Cordelia and patted her good hand that rested on the table.

“Good because I was craving a T-bone so much.” Cordelia smiled over at Mack as he and Fiona took their seats across from the Barringtons. “What kind of meat do you like?”

“I’m a carnivore connoisseur, Mrs. Barrington. I’ll eat any meat that comes along.”

“Please, Mr. Plant, call me Cordelia. My mother—ahem, mother-in-law—is Mrs. Barrington.”

Fiona let out a little gasp. Win stepped on her toe under the table and shook his head. Good Lord, one of these women was going to give away the game and soon if he didn’t watch out. He should have known better than to let a good-looking man like Plant get near Cordelia. She was a hopeless flirt. Always had been.

“Then you must call me Mack.”

“I shall. It’s such a manly name, isn’t it, Fi?” Cordelia nodded at Fiona.

“It sure is and not only that, he’s a macho cop from Chicago.” Fiona smiled at the man seated beside her.

Posted by: Author | August 26, 2013

Book Review- Vanity Fare

51VdTYir4tL._SY346_PJlook-inside-v2,TopRight,1,0_SH20_Megan Caldwell’s Vanity Fare is a fun, witty read that also deals with some very real issues about self esteem and keeping your own identity after marriage.

The heroine is a forty year old woman with a six year old son. She is going through a divorce. Being a lawyer who represents people in divorces means I normally do not like books with that as one of the core issues. This book didn’t annoy me with that though as it didn’t get too deep in the details. Thank Goodness. I almost put it down but after the third chapter, I was okay and could tell it would be all right.

I enjoyed the literary references in the story as well. The heroine becomes a copy writer for a new bakery in NYC and she writes blurbs that tie literary classics to the baked goods. I admire the author for the cleverness of the idea. She did a great job pulling those together.

There’s no shortage of handsome men in the story as well. The author made me guess for a little while who would actually turn out to be the hero and I like that. I’m all for a deviation from the romance standard.

This is a great book to read with a nice cup of tea and some kind of baked good because you’re going to want one! There are even recipes at the end. All kinds of cool.

Posted by: Author | August 23, 2013

Friday Facts- August 23, 2013- Volvo

I drive a Volvo and I don’t think I ever shared with you all the meaning of the word in Latin. I love it. It means, “I roll”- it comes from the root word volvere which means to rotate, travel in a circle or revolve. How fun is it that the car company used that word for their autos?

The blog tour ends today with two more guest posts. These are the last chances to win the necklace I’m giving as the grand prize.

Check out my geography post here

and my writing quirks here.

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Posted by: Author | August 22, 2013

Blog Tour Continues

Today, I’m at two places yakking about MOON DANCE as well as being a klutz and my love for all things Alan Rickman. I’m also discussing hot heroes and hot jobs.

Here’s the link to the interview. This is Unabridged Andra.

Here’s the link to the hot post. Which is Books to Light Your Fire- really appropriate as my hero, Gabe, is a former firefighter.

EDITED TO ADD: I have the links backwards but go by them both anyway- these are some cool blogs!

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Posted by: Author | August 21, 2013

Wordless Wednesday

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Posted by: Author | August 20, 2013

Tuesday Tales- Rough

This week’s word is Rough. AND yeah, I’m still on the train story. I decided to move forward with it after all. See the other posts here.

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“Look here, Rozzelle, that’s no way to behave with a lady present. Leave her be.” Win took a step forward as if to punch the other man.

Fiona pulled on Win’s arm. “Stop. Let him go by. He’s a waste of time.”

“Speaking of wastes of time, Barrington, I don’t know what you see in this little mouse when you have that nice, vibrant piece in your own compartment. How is the little wife anyway?” Rozzelle kept the smirk firmly in place as he taunted Win.

Win punched Rozzelle in the face. “Shut the hell up.”

Rozzelle shoved Win up against the wall of compartment and held him there by the upper arms. “Don’t you ever touch me again. You’ll more than regret it. You have two ladies on this train you seem to care about and if you make one more move against me, you’ll lose at least one of them if not both.” He shoved back on Win once more and then let go. He turned to Fiona and bowed. “Better keep your boyfriend in line, missy, if you don’t want to lose him.” He spun on his heel and headed toward the dining car.

Fiona, her hands shaking, turned to Win. “Are you all right? He was a bit rough, wasn’t he?”

“I’m fine.” Win pushed his hair off his face and glanced down at Fiona. “He’s messed up your hair. Let’s go back inside and fix it.”

“I can do that. You need to get to the dining car and check on Cordelia since that odious man is going that way. I’m worried about her.”
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I’m still on my Blog tour. Today’s blog is here: Come by and say hello if you get a chance. I’m being interviewed and it was a fun one!
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Posted by: Author | August 19, 2013

MOON DANCE Blog Tour

VBT_MoonDance_BannerI’m on a Goddess Fish tour this week for Moon Dance. Come and join me as I chat about the story, the inspiration and my hero’s disability.

Here’s where I’ll be and when. I’d appreciate the support if you get a chance. Today’s post is about creativity over at Beyond my Writing Space. I’m chatting about other ways that I’m creative. Maybe some of them are the same as yours.

August 19: Beyond My Writing Space
August 20: Reviews by Crystal
August 21: Books and Other Spells
August 22: Unabridged Andra
August 22: Books to Light Your Fire
August 23: Susana’s Morning Room
August 23: Long and Short Reviews

This week’s fact isn’t a fact at all. It’s a lame joke my dad tells but he said it again yesterday when we were discussing my mom’s birthday dinner. He said she wanted George’s favorite dinner and reminded me of the joke so since I had a very challenging week and couldn’t think of a fact, I’m going to tell his lame joke.

What’s George Washington’s favorite food?

Chicken cacciatore.

Why, you might ask. Well, here’s the answer…….

He led the Revolution in order to “catch a Tory”

Where the chicken fits in, I don’t know since old George certainly wasn’t chicken. Maybe the Tories were?

Anyway, happy weekend eve. As you can probably tell, I need this weekend really badly!

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