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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Book Blast: RED HOT DRAGON by Lolita Lopez with review & giveaway



While browsing bookstore shelves as a teenager, Lo discovered the erotic writings of Anaïs Nin and A.N. Roquelaure. Certain her mother would not approve, Lo smuggled the books home and squirreled them away in the most likely of places: under her bed. Late at night, she delved into the sensual worlds both writers created.

As a co-ed studying biochemistry and genetics at Texas A&M University, Lo dabbled in creating naughty tales to entertain her friends. Study for a midterm or pen a deliciously dirty story to delight her small band of fans? Not surprisingly, Lo is now on an extended sabbatical from college.

Luckily, Lo stumbled onto the world of erotic romance publishers. She realized there were other readers and writers who loved and craved breathtaking romance with the spiciest of love scenes. She took a chance and submitted her first novella. The rest is history.

Lo lives in Texas with her family and beloved Great Dane, Bosley.

Connect with Lolita Lopez:
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RED HOT DRAGON
Dragon Heat Series, #2
Publisher: Forever Yours
Publication Date: October 1st, 2013
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Griffin Cadogan is shocked to see Avani Monroe, sworn enemy of his dragon family, walk into his gym. With his mating phase soon approaching, Griffin is curious as to why she has to come enemy territory knowing the risks. Not only does she surprise Griffin and his cousin, Mad, by coming to enemy territory, but what she wants is borderline insane-Griffin must help her have a baby.

After her mother's line was annihilated by the Knights, Avani accepted her duty to ensure the continuation of their unique dragon breed. She's searched the dragon registries and Griffin is the most likely candidate for her crazy plan. Working up the courage to approach a man who considers her an enemy wasn't easy but she manages to calmly lay out her carefully orchestrated plan.

But Griffin isn't about to agree to her harsh terms. If she wants him to father her child, he intends to play an active role in his offspring's life, not simply walk away as she requires. Shocked by her instant attraction to him, she agrees to his terms. Once together, they realize their connection is about more than creating a child, but that happiness is short-lived when Mad suddenly disappears. Knowing the dragon slayers are behind it, Griffin must risk it all to save the ones he loves.

AVAILABE AT: Amazon | Are | Barnes & Noble | Kobo

A_TiffyFit's Review: Reeeeed Hot! Our team is RED HOT! Our team is R-E-D red H-O-T hot once we start we can't be stopped! Red Hot! WOO! Red Hot!

Did you guys do that cheer in middle school? That's how I felt reading RED HOT DRAGON. You just can't stop. It's too hot!

Avani Monroe and Griffin Cadogan are supposed to be enemies. Their families have been involved in a blood feud for CENTURIES. And yes, it can last centuries. They're dragons after all and live longer than mere mortals.

Avani is the last of her kind, a water serpent known as a Naga. Her species have been wiped out by the vicious Knights, hunting down and slaughtering dragons. Griffin is one of the Brotherhood, warriors whose duty it is to protect and help dragons survive. Avani approaches Griffin and asks the impossible. She wants a baby and he has just the right genetic line to help her as one of his distant ancestors was a water dragon.

This hot little novella is Griffin and Avani's story. I liked the first book, DEAD SEXY DRAGON with Griffin's best friend Stig and his mate, Cora, but this one was SO much better. I thought the characters were more detailed and developed and I liked how I felt I was just continuing in the story line. I'm envisioning a whole series of these and then getting an omnibus! *hopeful look towards the author*

Again, one of the things I liked is that there isn't an INSTANT declaration of love. Okay, it IS quick, but this is a novella! Griffin acknowledges that they've not known one another very long but there IS some kind of connection beyond their desire to have a baby and since he wants to be in the baby's life...and he has this pull towards her...they should give it a go! Avani is just thinking of how S.E.X.Y. Griffin is, but then she also thinks about his habits as they spend their heat (as in animal's mating time) together and how he demonstrates care and consideration. Add a life/death situation and there you go! Love the long term commitment plans, and amazed at how quickly I became attached to these characters.

So that was book 2...NEXT?! =D I'll be goodreads-stalking Ms Lopez's page to see any news on continuing this series. I love these erotic, hot, steamy romances! 

TOUR GIVEAWAY:

GRAND PRIZE: Because the heroine of RED HOT DRAGON is a jewelry designer, Lo is giving away a pair of earrings (http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/jewelry-earrings/29264124.jsp?cm_sp=Fluid-_-29264124-_-Regular_37) and a $25 gift card to Amazon/B&N to one luck winner for the Grand Prize.

RUNNER UP: One runner-up will get a $25 gift card to Amazon/B&N

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DEAD SEXY DRAGON
Dragon Heat series, #1
Publisher: Forever Yours
Publication Date: 8/6/13
Genre: Paranormal Romance

The last thing dragon shifter Stig Wyvern needs is his dead friend’s kid sister showing up on his doorstep. He’s just minutes away from entering a mating phase. Sharing his isolated house with the young woman he’s desperately lusted after for quite some time is a recipe for disaster.

But Cora Cardenas has nowhere else to go. She’s in deep trouble with some really nasty people and Stig is the only one who can protect her. That he’s deliciously sexy and makes her tingle with the simplest of smiles is just a bonus.

Cora quickly realizes Stig is hiding something from her. To make matters worse, she’s plagued with breathtakingly naughty dreams starring a shadowed lover who bears a startling resemblance to her host. And just what the hell is going on down in the basement at night?

Stig needs to get Cora out of his house but his inner beast has other ideas. He’s found his mate and she’s not going anywhere…

AVAILABE AT: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Book Review: Deceiving the Witch Next Door by Melissa Bourbon Ramirez

Deceiving the Witch Next DoorDeceiving the Witch Next Door by Melissa Bourbon Ramirez

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Review to come soon as I get feeling back in my hand. Stupid carpal's tunnel :(
******************
2.5 stars, rounded to 3.

This was a cute story with some steaminess thrown in. I liked the play on names, e.g. Storiebook Cafe (named after Storie of course), the Astrid name and flowers tie-in, etc. Reid is the sexy cowboy storefront neighbor who has a little history with Storie from the last time they met when she was tearing out of town.

Storie is a witch whose powers are waning. She and her best friend are opening the cafe and book store in her podunk, small, hometown in an effort to set up her best friend's children and for Storie to finally feel at home somewhere. The building was left to her by her father.

I did enjoy this story, but I felt that it was disjointed and jumped around a bit. It could use a healthy dose of connectivity, fleshing out, etc. While I don't mind the Endora-style pop up of the mother, the resulting conversation was rushed and the decision made gave me whiplash. What happened to the strong, independent Storie that is going to make a go of it? She didn't even know she HAD siblings and yet she's ready to rush to their rescues? Where were they? Why didn't they come to meet her? For a story that is lacking in a healthy dose of magic and her history, this came out of nowhere. Storie feels out of place, but there's no mention as to who taught her magic, why she seems so at ease with it, etc.

I liked the bit with the abandoned little terrier, but again the interactions later felt rushed and disjointed to me and left me with a frown as I was reading and watching Storie's decisions.

Steamy factor was good, story had great potential and had cuteness factor, plot movement was a bit choppy for me.

Thank you to the publishers for my review copy!



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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Series Spotlight Tour: DEAD SEXY DRAGON by Lolita Lopez



SERIES SPOTLIGHT:
Dead Sexy Dragon
Book One of the Dragon Heat Series
Release Date – 8/6/13


The last thing dragon shifter Stig Wyvern needs is his dead friend’s kid sister showing up on his doorstep. He’s just minutes away from entering a mating phase. Sharing his isolated house with the young woman he’s desperately lusted after for quite some time is a recipe for disaster.
But Cora Cardenas has nowhere else to go. She’s in deep trouble with some really nasty people and Stig is the only one who can protect her. That he’s deliciously sexy and makes her tingle with the simplest of smiles is just a bonus.
Cora quickly realizes Stig is hiding something from her. To make matters worse, she’s plagued with breathtakingly naughty dreams starring a shadowed lover who bears a startling resemblance to her host. And just what the hell is going on down in the basement at night?
Stig needs to get Cora out of his house but his inner beast has other ideas. He’s found his mate and she’s not going anywhere…
AVAILABE 8/6/13 AT: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo


A_TiffyFit's Review: Dead Sexy Dragon was a fast-paced, delightfully sexy novella. I liked how it wasn't instant-love as many novellas tend to do; these two have history and a repressed desire for one another. I liked the history of the Brotherhood and the dedication to family. And of course...mmmm hotsy totsy sexy scenes! Stig & Cora are a delightful match and this book will have you fanning your face with your kindle as the heat turns on! 

Red Hot Dragon
Book Two of the Dragon Heat Series
Release Date – 10/1/13


Griffin Cadogan is shocked to see Avani Monroe, sworn enemy of his dragon family, walk into his gym. With his mating phase soon approaching, Griffin is curious as to why she has to come enemy territory knowing the risks. Not only does she surprise Griffin and his cousin, Mad, by coming to enemy territory, but what she wants is borderline insane-Griffin must help her have a baby.
After her mother's line was annihilated by the Knights, Avani accepted her duty to ensure the continuation of their unique dragon breed. She's searched the dragon registries and Griffin is the most likely candidate for her crazy plan. Working up the courage to approach a man who considers her an enemy wasn't easy but she manages to calmly lay out her carefully orchestrated plan.
But Griffin isn't about to agree to her harsh terms. If she wants him to father her child, he intends to play an active role in his offspring's life, not simply walk away as she requires. Shocked by her instant attraction to him, she agrees to his terms. Once together, they realize their connection is about more than creating a child, but that happiness is short-lived when Mad suddenly disappears. Knowing the dragon slayers are behind it, Griffin must risk it all to save the ones he loves
PRE-ORDER AT: Amazon | Barnes & Noble



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
While browsing bookstore shelves as a teenager, Lo discovered the erotic writings of Anaïs Nin and A.N. Roquelaure. Certain her mother would not approve, Lo smuggled the books home and squirreled them away in the most likely of places: under her bed. Late at night, she delved into the sensual worlds both writers created.
As a co-ed studying biochemistry and genetics at Texas A&M University, Lo dabbled in creating naughty tales to entertain her friends. Study for a midterm or pen a deliciously dirty story to delight her small band of fans? Not surprisingly, Lo is now on an extended sabbatical from college.
Luckily, Lo stumbled onto the world of erotic romance publishers. She realized there were other readers and writers who loved and craved breathtaking romance with the spiciest of love scenes. She took a chance and submitted her first novella. The rest is history.
Lo lives in Texas with her husband, daughter and big blubbering Great Dane with mommy issues. She also writes super sexy romances and scorching hot erotica with a New Adult flavor under the pen name Roxie Rivera
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Lo is giving away the following prizes at the end of the tour:

 GRAND PRIZE:  a copper dragon cookie cutter, $50 gift card to Sur Le Table, tote bag and swag.

RUNNERS-UP: TWO (2) runners-up will receive a copper dragon cookie cutter, tote bag and swag.

US RESIDENTS ONLY!!


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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

BLOG TOUR: Freaky Flashes -13 Sexy Halloween Quickies


Title: Freaky Flashes, 13 Sexy Halloween Quickies (Anthology)
Authors: Lee Brazil, Hank Edwards, Havan Fellows, Ravan McAllan, Dianne Hartsock, Doris O’Connor, S.J. Thomas and Jamieson Wolf.
Genre: Paranormal Erotic
Heat Rating: 4
Publisher: Breathless Press
Formats Available In: All eBook formats
Word Count: 13,066

Blurb: Death Day Anniversary by Lee Brazil
A newcomer to town follows urban legend to the cemetery- is he a willing sacrifice, or an unfortunate dupe?

The Sum of His Parts by Hank Edwards
Scott Tallow awakens in a hospital, stitches holding him together. As a handsome doctor helps him heal, Scott comes to realize he's not quite himself.


Writing is a Socially Acceptable Form of Schizophrenia by Havan Fellows
Almost everyone has an interesting story to tell. I've got numerous—and they've declared war against me.

That Special Feeling by Raven McAllan
Can you carve your future happiness in a pumpkin?

Andrew Calls the Dead by Dianne Hartsock
Love is powerful, but is it strong enough to raise the dead?

Make me a Sandwich by Lee Brazil
When his roommate is away, distraction is just a horror movie away for Gregory...until the things that go bump in the night take over.

Destiny by Doris O'Connor
Can Arabella reach sanctuary, or will her dreams become reality?

Spin the Bottle by Raven McAllan
Aeons ago, Attric had been banished in disgrace. Halloween gave him the chance to redeem himself. Would he? Or was he doomed to live in a bottle forever?

The Birthday by Dianne Hartsock
Every birthday Cyrus visits the dance clubs with a surprise for the young men. This year, the tables are turned.

Strength's Curse by S.J. Thomas
Hunted through the night by a terrifying creature a young girl refuses to give up, but her strength will be her curse.

Reaping Darkness by Jamieson Wolf
As a new Reaper of Souls, Kale knows who Death is. He just isn't used to Death showing up in his dreams. When he does, Kale learns that attraction, even in dreams, can be very real indeed...

The Fog by Lee Brazil
Starting afresh in a new home in the valley should have helped Jeff leave memories of his lost love behind. Instead his dreams are filled with a passion that is terrifying in the light of day.

In the Shadows by Dianne Hartsock
He waits in the shadows; silent, hungry. Careful! He might be watching you.

EXCERPT

Death Day Anniversary by Lee Brazil

His squirming movements created unbearable friction, and I traced a hand down the tight denim to capture a taut buttock and hold him still against me while I thoroughly explored the wet cavern he’d granted me access to.
I drew away and stared down at him. “I wanted to do that the first moment I saw you at my resting place.”
Awakening at moonrise to find such a tempting morsel in my tomb had been a delicious surprise. His flight across the graveyard had been invigorating.
“Yeah.” His breathy agreement made me smile again

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Author Bio and Links

Lee Brazil: I'm an avid reader and former teacher of grammar and composition who believes that falling in love is the grandest adventure anyone can have. In a nutshell, that's every story I have to tell.
Relocating from the crazy pace of life in Southern California's Orange County to the beautiful and leisurely atmosphere of the Illinois countryside has given me the time to indulge the desire to write, which I'd set aside when I started teaching fourteen years ago. Readers can find out more about me and my writing by visiting my blog, Lee's Musings, or finding me on Facebook. Feel free to drop me a line at lee.brazil@ymail.com.
Lee Brazil Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/leebrazil/

Hank Edwards: Hank Edwards is a member of the Story Orgy writer's group and posts free m/m stories on his blog every Monday morning at www.hankedwardbooks.com/blog. His published titles include the first book of his Venom Valley Series, the self-published cowboy/vampire/zombie mash-up Bounty, as well as the Charlie Heggensford series, Fluffers, Inc., A Carnal Cruise, and the Lambda Literary Award Finalist Vancouver Nights, all available from Lethe Press. He has also published three books through Loose Id: the romantic suspense thriller Holed Up, the time travel romance Destiny's Bastard, and the contemporary romantic comedy Plus Ones. Dozens of his short stories have been published in a variety of erotic magazines and anthologies, some of the most recent collections being Frat Boys from Cleis Press and Bear Lust and Tales from the Den from Bear Bones Books. Hank lives in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, with his partner of more than 15 years and their two cats, who rule their lives with iron paws. Find out more at www.hankedwardsbooks.com.
Hank Edwards Twitter: https://twitter.com/hanksbooks
Hank Edwards Website: http://hankedwardsbooks.com/

Havan Fellows: Something about me?  Hmm…well I'm a mild mannered person with an imagination that makes me blush, and I'm itching to get under your skin as we speak.  I thoroughly love getting lost in a book or two and pray for the day my kiddos or family won't find me there.  I write with the group Story Orgy and hope to continue doing so for a long time and I follow my muse where ever he takes me … he hasn't failed me yet!  And just like every other red blooded human – I love hearing from people.  So feel free to drop me a line – whether it's a comment on my blog, an email, a tweet or you track me down on FaceBook or Google +…it's easy to catch someone who wants to be caught. 
I annoy, love, respect, scare, seduce, hurt, anger, infatuate, frustrate, flatter, envy, amuse and tolerate everyone. I just do it better in writing thanks to a little thing called...edits.
Havan Fellows Twitter: https://twitter.com/HavanFellows

Ravan McAllan: 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.
Ravan McAllan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ravenmcallan
Ravan McAllan Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/ravensramblings/
Ravan McAllan Twitter: https://twitter.com/RavenMcAllan

Dianne Hartsock: After growing up in California and spending the first ten years of marriage in Colorado, I now live in the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon with my incredibly patient husband, who puts up with the endless hours I spend hunched over the keyboard, letting my characters play.
I have to say, Oregon's raindrops are the perfect setting in which to write my slightly twisted tails. There's something about being cooped up in the house while it pours rain outside, a fire crackles on the hearth inside, and a cup of hot coffee warms my hands that kindles my imagination.
The intricate and fragile nature of the mind is always fascinating. Having worked with the public through various careers, I've come to respect the resilience and strength of the human spirit. I'm always trying to capture that spirit in my writing.
Currently I work as a floral designer in a locally owned gift shop, which is the perfect job for me. When not writing, I can express myself through the rich colors and textures of flowers and foliage.
My first publication was Shelton in Love from Breathless Press, released May 13th, 2011.
Dianne Hartsock Twitter: https://twitter.com/diannehartsock
Dianne Hartsock Website: http://diannehartsock.wordpress.com/

Doris O’Connor: Glutton for punishment would be a good description for Doris... at least that's what she hears on an almost daily basis when people find out that she has a brood of nine children, ranging from adult to toddler and lives happily in a far too small house, cluttered with children, pets, dust bunnies, and one very understanding and supportive husband. Domestic goddess she is not.

There is always something better to do after all, like working on the latest manuscript and trying not to scare the locals even more than usual by talking out loud to the voices in her head. Her characters tend to be pretty insistent to get their stories told, and you will find Doris burning the midnight oil on a regular basis. Only time to get any peace and quiet and besides, sleep is for wimps.

She likes to spin sensual, sassy, and sexy tales involving alpha heroes to die for, and heroines who give as good as they get. From contemporary to paranormal, BDSM to F/F, and Ménage, haunting love stories are guaranteed.
Doris O’Connor Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/dorisoconnor/
Doris O’Connor Twitter: https://twitter.com/mamaD8
Doris O’Connor Website: http://www.dorisoconnor.com/

S.J. Thomas: I believe in love at first sight and instant attraction. I love strong possessive alpha males and the feisty heroines (or heroes!) who bring them to their knees. I read, write and breathe paranormal romance and erotica with occasional forays into paranormal horror and sci fi. Come find out more with excerpts from my writing together with some fun things on my Facebook Page www.facebook.com/sjthomaswpr or website.
S.J. Thomas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjthomaswpr
S.J. Thomas Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/sjthomas25/
S.J. Thomas Twitter: https://twitter.com/SJThomas25
S.J. Thomas Website: http://sjthomaswpr.weebly.com/

Jamieson Wolf: Jamieson has been writing since a young age, when he realized he could be writing instead of paying attention in school.
Since then, he has created many worlds in which to experience his fantasies and live out his dreams. He is the author of many best-selling works including Cupid's Delight, Starlight Starbright, and The Awakening. His best-selling Hard Series includes Hard, Hardening, Harder, Hard Glory and Hardest.
He currently lives in Ottawa, Ontario with his his cat, Mave, who thinks she's people.
Jamieson Wolf Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamiesonwolf
Jamieson Wolf Website: http://www.jamiesonwolf.com/