#OhMy! It’s A #BookBlitz from Author R.L. Kirk #paranormal #romance #adult

Oh My! Mondays Banner For Behind Closed Doors

Oh My Mondays just got a bit hotter! This week is the book blitz for R.L. Kirk’s new paranormal adult romanceĀ Blackwood Lily (Blackwood Wolves 1). Several blogs are participating to help get the word out about this fabulous read. If you love wolves/wolf shifter stories, you won’t want to miss this one. The author has a lot of tales to tell in this series and Lily’s story is just the beginning. As an added treat, there is a Rafflecopter at the end of the post so you can get entries in the giveaway of handmade Shepherd’s hook book marks. These are beautiful, so make sure you get those entries! Ā 

Now for the good stuff…

Blurb

Blackwood_Lily_CoverFINAL

Amidst a war of attrition and a struggle for power

Lily Blackwood is torn between two strong men…

One, Wallace is her perfect idea of a partner, loving, loyal and handsome. The second, Bryn, is her true mate, the man chosen for her by nature and her family. Denial and naivety for natureā€™s choice, sends her into a rage of independence against the laws of her own destiny, family and her own father.

Wallace Kirk is assigned to protect the beautiful Lily since her birth…

His loyalties are tearing him apart. His own mate, dead, taken from him, fills his thoughts as Lily begs for his attention. She needs him, but not as much as the wolf that prowls in her flesh.

Bryn Kemp’s nature and need fill his flesh…

Yet his true mate, the woman chosen for him, denies her destiny. His battle for her and his own pride must overcome her feisty rebellious streak.

Both men must fight for her in the throes of oncoming battle and she must make the right choice. A decision that will shape the war.

Excerpt

ā€œNight.ā€ Waiting a few seconds, he waited until she slipped inside and closed the door. The lights were already on. Bryn turned and smiled, feeling warm inside. He sighed and sniffed the air. Despite his youth, he did have thirty odd years of experience, but his reactions just werenā€™t quick enough.

Before he could move, Wallace was in his face. ā€œSo, you decided to bring her home at long last Mr. Kemp, proud of yourself?ā€

ā€œWallace Kirk I presume, I expected you to beā€”ā€

ā€œBigger?ā€

ā€œBetter looking.ā€ Bryn felt the heat against his face but didnā€™t relent, he stood his ground. Wallace was everything he expected and more. He could feel the raw power coming from him. It was so strong he felt he might waver. Bryn was six foot two, yet Wallace towered over him. There was a great deal of confidence too, hitting him in the face like a wave. However, Bryn never stood down, in his short wolf life he knew that to stand firm and strong was as good as any swing of a wayward fist. Wallace wasnā€™t going to intimidate him, he was determined to give as good as he got.

ā€œSmart ass too, I like smart, but assā€¦no. I guess Iā€™m going to have to drill some manners into you, boy.ā€

That particular word pissed Bryn off a little, yet this wolf facing him overwhelmed him. He knew if he used more than harsh words, heā€™d have harsh wounds to match. ā€œIā€™m not a boy.ā€

ā€œCompared to me, youā€™re a kid in nappies. Hell, you havenā€™t even reached the twinkle in your Daddyā€™s eyes yet. Youā€™re thirty. That makes you my pup.ā€

Brynā€™s lip curled at the edge. ā€œThere a point to this? I got her home safe.ā€

Wallace moved forward. ā€œGood job you did. You decide to come back after spending a pitiful five years with her and expect to replace me, just like that.ā€

Bryn had no choice but to shift back to avoid being touched. ā€œI was justā€”ā€

ā€œFollowing orders pup, yeah sure. Lily is a young woman, sheā€™s impressionable, thinks sheā€™s ready for anything. Then you come along and her fucking hormones and her wolf are in turmoil. I sensed it earlier, she was out of control. You come here when sheā€™s in heat, bringing her mate to the door in that big bold exterior, sending her emotions all over the place.ā€

ā€œShe is my mate, my chosen mate, Wallace. You have to live with it okay? You have to go, you have to move on and let Lily and I become one. Your time is done here. Iā€™m sorry about what happened to you five years ago, Iā€™m sorry your bitch was taken from you, but thatā€™s not my fault or yours.ā€

Too late, Bryn felt himself hoisted up against the stone, lifted a foot off the floor.

ā€œYou donā€™t get it do yer? That isnā€™t a question smart ass, itā€™s a fact. I have protected her since the day she came out of her motherā€™s womb. I was always there, her big bad wolf, ready to die for her.ā€

IMG_4902

Click on the link below to go to the Rafflecopter

a Rafflecopter giveaway

bookblitzgraphic_lilyblackwoodAUG

August 5

Ms. ME28

Tammy Dennings

Crystal’s Many Reviews

Close Encounters of the Night Kind

August 7

Amethyst DayDreams

Sassy Vixen Publishing

Amber Mortant

August 8

Find Your Next Read

Elodie Parks

Kaidan’s Seduction

For Whom the Books Toll

August 9

The House of Taboo

About the Author(s)

R.L. Kirk is the brain child of two authors, working together to bring you urban fantasy novels with a kick.

It has been quite a journey to get here, trying to find the right ingredients. A little action here, a bit of flirting there, an intense storyline with characters you want to be with.
Male characters with bite and females not afraid to go that extra mile.

R. L. Kirk a progression. Full length novels are coming, bigger ideas with bigger worlds.

R, a man with a need to get his world in print. A Yorkshire man, an accent to die for. Loves to work and dream, bringing both together. Loves listening to music and watching Game of Thrones and obsesses with Heisenberg.

L, a woman with writing dreams and ambition. Loves her daughter. Loves to read until she falls asleep. Loves Disneyland and making jewelry. Loves swimming and second hand book shops.

R. L. Kirk. Bringing imagination to life. Ā  Find them on their Facebook Author Page Ā and their Ā WebsiteĀ  FindĀ Blackwood: LilyĀ  on AMAZON, AMAZON UK, NOOK, KOBO and ARe

#SaturdaySpotlight is on Author @TashaBlackstone And Her New #Eroticromance #fantasy #paranormal #vampires

Saturday Spotlight

 

Hello my friends! Welcome to another Saturday Spotlight here at Behind Closed Doors. I’m Tammy Dennings Maggy and your host. Our guest today is fellow Siren author Tasha Blackstone. She’s here to tell us a bit about herself and to give us a little taste of her new fantasy/paranormal erotic romance Echo in the Night. Ā Today’s visit is only the first half of her interview. To get the next part, you’ll have to follow us over to Sassy Vixen Publishing day after tomorrow for Oh My! Monday. Ā So enough teasing. Let’s get on with the first part of our interview.

What inspires you to write?

Iā€™m an only child and because my mom worked numerous jobs when I was a kid to support us, I spent a lot of time at my grandparents. I loved my grandparents but they were definitely aged and loved to watch the nightly news, 60 minutes and episodes of Hee Haw. I found it extremely boring and living in a world that was at the early, early stages of technology, my entertainment had to be created. It was during this time that I found my love of writing. I made up countless stories and over the years have found that my peace of mind can only be fully achieved when I am writing.

Are you a plotter or panster or a little of both?
A little bit of both, but I have to be careful. If I over plot, I lose the creativity and if I under plot, my scatter brain ADD causes me to forget important details.

Do you listen to music while writing?
I have to. Lol I donā€™t have my dream writerā€™s cave yet and my house tends to be hectic with kids and husband and dogs running around 24/7. If I donā€™t plug in, I get nothing done.

What kinds of music work best for you? Do different types of music help you for different types of scenes?
I am fortunate enough to have a music hoarder for a husband so I have an endless library of music that I can transfer over to my laptop at any given time, so I can honestly say that I listen to just about everything. I have found that different types of music helps move a scene forward. (I listened to Enigma on repeat during the club scene and absolutely loved how it helped set the tone).

Tell us about the different types of characters you like to write about? Why are these types so appealing to you?
I really like to write about the broken heroine and the morally conflicted hero. The heroine needs to be strong enough to survive on her own, but Iā€™m drawn to the shattered aspect because a perfectly normal character is a little boring to me. I also love the conflicted hero. A man with a dark past, or questionable character, who can find redemption in choosing good or sacrificing himself for love. I find these types of characters to be more enjoyable to write because in reality, most of us are a little broken and little bit dark.

In what ways are your characters like you? In what ways are your characters not like you?
I pass of my insecurities to my characters and have given them some of my own inner battles to struggle with because I know how to feel them, but as for differences, I can admit that Iā€™m not nearly as independent as my characters are. I donā€™t like to be alone and Iā€™m fairly non-confrontational. I definitely enjoy being able to channel that inner part of me though through my characterā€™s voice.

What are your favorite fiction genres to read from?
Itā€™s basically a tie between Fantasy/Paranormal and Mystery/Crime drama. I love Faeries and Witches, supernatural creatures, and mermaids, and of course Vampires of all makes and models, however, I am also a murder mystery, suspense thriller junky!

Who are some of your favorite authors and why do you think they appeal so much to you?
I have been a dedicated Stephen King fan since my early teen years. My grandma turned me on to his books and Carrie was the first book to give me nightmares and when she passed, she left her Stephen King library to me. Iā€™m also a huge fan of Terry Goodkind and have read every one of the Sword of Truth books numerous times. I love both of these authors, and those like them, because they ignore boundaries. King is so open and honest and willing to write about subjects that most would shy away from and Goodkind created such a fantastical world and also pushed the boundaries to the point of being controversial.

What kinds of stories are your comfort reads when you are sick or feeling low?
In complete opposition to books like King or Goodkind write, when Iā€™m sick or blue and just want ot o curl up with a good book, I turn to YA novels. Yes, Iā€™ve read the Twilight saga. Three times. I was also introduced to PC Castā€™s House of Night series and went on strike for a week to read my way through the series.

Want to know more about Tasha? You’ll have to join us on Monday for the rest of the interview and a smokin’ hot adult excerpt. Ā Don’t worry. I do have the blurb and a story excerpt to share with you. Tasha and I don’t want to leave you hanging! šŸ˜‰ Ā 

Blurb

tb-es-echointhenight

Can a Witch who was born to be a Vampire Hunter find true love with her mortal enemy?

Itā€™s easy to live life on auto pilot and thatā€™s just what Echo Abbott is doing. That is until everything shifts. As her house of cards begins to crumble, she meets Henry Knight. Obnoxious and gorgeous she canā€™t stop thinking about him and against her better judgment she wonders if he is the key to healing her broken heart.

In this dark, seductive tale set in the heart of Oregon, Echo is a Witch with remarkable powers whose gift is sought after by a power hungry Vampire, Corrine. Corrineā€™s brother, Henry, is a willing pawn in her fight for the ultimate power and has been tracking Echo for years. Seeking out Echoā€™s weakness he soon finds his desire for her is more than he can control. He wants Echo all to himself, but can he convince her that he isnā€™t the enemy before itā€™s too late or will her stubborn nature be her downfall?

Story Excerpt:

ā€œOh my God! Iā€™m so sorry!ā€ A large man with muscled arms and strong hands lifted her effortlessly from the glass battlefield. ā€œI didnā€™t mean to scare you! Are you okay?ā€

Suddenly more pissed than scared, Echo wriggled and screamed in his embrace, trying with all of her might to break free from his hold. ā€œPut me down!ā€

Gingerly and on command, he did, but as her foot found the deck, she pushed a shard of glass deeper into her heel and cried out again, ā€œPick me up! Pick me up! Take me inside!ā€

The stranger quickly swooped her up back into his arms and with rapid procession, carried her into the house and set her down onto the kitchen counter. Without a word he grabbed a towel from the oven bar, soaked it in warm water and tended to her foot, pulling out the largest shard of glass that had impaled her. She screamed and kicked at him as the pain pulsed through her and as he dropped the sharp triangle on the counter beside her, Echo could feel the familiar sensation of warm blood dripping down her foot. With an eerie swiftness, the man backed as far away from Echo as he could without stepping back outside.

ā€œThatā€™sā€“thatā€™s a lot of blood.ā€

His face was ashen and there was a quiver to his voice that oddly enough set Echo at ease. He was tall and muscular with broad shoulders and a chiseled chest, easily defined even through the fabric of his gray button-up shirt. His hair was raven black and clean cut and he had the hint of a five oā€™clock shadow on his face. His thick eyebrows were arched in alert and his crystal-blue eyes had locked onto the droplets of blood that fell to the tiled floor. He was a beautiful mess.

ā€œWho are you and what the fuck are you doing here?ā€

He did not pull his eyes from the blood when he answered. ā€œIā€™m Henry. Iā€™m here to buy your house.ā€

ā€œYou have got to be kidding me! Henry?ā€ Rage pulsed through her. ā€œAs in Henry Knight the douche bag stalker who refuses to take no for answer and just leave me alone? That Henry Knight?ā€

He finally looked up into her eyes, a hint of a smile etched along his full lips.

ā€œWellā€ā€”he laughedā€”ā€œMost women donā€™t refer to me as a douche bag, but yes, I suppose I am that Henry.ā€

About the Author

New to publishing, but not new to writing, Tasha Blackstone has been spinning tales ever since she was a little girl with an overwhelming imagination. She has spent her life weaving stories, but found a love of romance back in high school when she filled her time writing fantasy love stories for friends and classmates. Though she only writes part time for now, she hopes to someday be able to write full time. When she isnā€™t pounding away at the keyboard, Tasha spends her time with her best friend/husband, her three teenaged kids, and her two drama queen dogs. Life is busy, overwhelming, and hectic at times, but itā€™s all worth it. During the late night hours, when all is quiet, you can find her working on her next work-in-progress or curled up with a good book and bottle of tequila. Yes tequila, she hates wine!

Where to Find Tasha

Website/blog

Facebook

Twitter

Goodreads

Amazon Author Page

Siren Author Page

Sassy Vixen Publishing Oh My! Monday (July 1st)

Revealing A New Cover from Author R.L. Kirk

Welcome to Behind Closed Doors and another hot cover reveal! Another of my good friends is gearing up for the release of the first book in their paranormal romance series. Ā I say “their” because R.L. Kirk is not just one person. It’s actually two: male and female. Together they can give us the best of both worlds and bring characters to life that will grab you the moment they appear on the page. Ā Not sure? Well, take a look at the blurb from the first book in their Blackwood series.

Amidst a war of attrition and a struggle for power

Lily Blackwood is torn between two strong men…

One, Wallace is her perfect idea of a partner, loving, loyal and handsome. The second, Bryn, is her true mate, the man chosen for her by nature and her family. Denial and naivety for natureā€™s choice, sends her into a rage of independence against the laws of her own destiny, family and her own father.

Wallace Kirk is assigned to protect the beautiful Lily since her birth…

His loyalties are tearing him apart. His own mate, dead, taken from him, fills his thoughts as Lily begs for his attention. She needs him, but not as much as the wolf that prowls in her flesh.

Bryn Kemp’s nature and need fill his flesh…

Yet his true mate, the woman chosen for him, denies her destiny. His battle for her and his own pride must overcome her feisty rebellious streak.

Both men must fight for her in the throes of oncoming battle and she must make the right choice. A decision that will shape the war.

Wolves in a power struggle. Gorgeous heroes competing for the heart of a saucy heroine. Did I say wolves? Blackwood: Lily is going to knock our socks off. How do I know? Take a look at the cover below and tell me you won’t be bouncing in your seat every day until this one is available for purchase. Oh! Did I tell you the print version will be available at the end of June too? Ā hehehe

966908_462848450474948_2143440977_o

 

The Island’s Steve Reveals More for #WickedAfterDark

I was debating coming back here today with Steve. After he spilled the beans about how we met so many years ago, I’m not sure I want to be around when he lets more secrets out of the bag. Not that I’m worried my husband will find out about anything. I told him long ago about Steve and what we had together. I had to. Liam is my biggest cheerleader and I bounce ideas off of him. How would you think he would take it if I didn’t tell him about Mr. Vegas? Ā Honestly, it was Liam who convinced me to come back today and finish the interview with Steve. When the love of your life says you should do something, it’s probably best to do it, no?

So here we are once again for another day of the Wicked After Dark Halloween Blog Hop. Many of you have taken advantage of the Rafflecopter and accumulated tons of entries in my contest for that naught prize package. Not sure what the prize looks like? Well, click HERE and it will take you back to the first post of the hop where I posted a picture of the items. Go on. I’ll wait for you.

Well, don’t wait too long. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover today. As for spilling the beans, I’m sure more than a few of your fans have already figured out that you and I have a past, darlin’. Instead of trying to ignore it, why don’t you just go with it. šŸ˜‰

(there he goes again! It’s going to be another long interview!) Ā As far as I knew, I was going with it and keeping you in the series. There was a time I was going to write you out. I was going to make you a tragic hero.

You were going to bump me off? Are you still upset with me that I didn’t tell Quinn about my illness sooner? You know it was the right decision at the time. I wasn’t sick and had been in remission for over ten years at that point.Ā 

I know. You were going to have a bad car accident and die of your injuries. Quinn was going to show up with Jacob and the gang and sing to you as you passed on. Unbeknownst to her, you had left your entire empire to her becauseā€”

But she did know. I told her about the change of my will. She didn’t like it one bit. She didn’t want to talk about me leaving her any time soon. That should have told you right there I made the right decision not to tell her about the Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Okay,Ā I’ll give you that but you had to come clean about it when you got sick again. For a minute there, I thought you were going to go ahead and try to die on us anyway. You knew you couldn’t do that. Romance novels are required to have a happily ever after and my publisher would never allow me to kill you off anyway. What were you thinking skipping out on your doctor’s appointments like that?

As you recall, there was a lot going on around that time. I had a lot invested in getting Quinn and Jacob together. I guess I just got caught up in all the fun. I didn’t notice how run down I was getting until it was nearly too late. Lucky for me, the rest of the gang all had their blood tested to see if they could donate bone marrow. No one was more surprised than I was who matched.

I thought it would be a fun twist to have Jacob or Eric as donors, but that would make your relationship with Quinn even more complicated. Instead we were all surprised that Derek Quartermarsh matched you close enough he could be your sibling. Are you holding out on me here, Mr. Eischer?

Let’s just sayĀ I’m looking in to it. Derek was in foster care for all of his childhood. He was adopted by the Quartermarshs as an adult. It’s possible we could be related. There’s a lot about my parents I don’t know. My father kept many things from my older brother and me after my mother died. Ā  So how was it for you to write those scenes? Your dad passed away like Quinn’s because of Non-Hodgkin’s, didn’t he?

Yeah. He took eighteen rounds of chemo and still it thumbed it’s nose up at him. He left us ten months after he was diagnosed.

(Steve took both of my hands into his and squeezed tightly.)Ā Just like Quinn’s dad?

Uh huh. Having to write the scenes where she is mourning Daniel’s death inĀ The Island were hard enough, but having her talk about her dad’s death in the first book was difficult. Daniel talks about it again inĀ The Island. He knows that his father is going to be taken away from their family. He’s torn because he can’t do anything to stop it. He is given the job of watching over you and Derek to be sure you both will be there for Quinn when she needs you the most.

Did you have anyone like me or Derek to turn to when your dad died? Besides your family I mean.Ā 

Here’s where you’re going to say Quinn and I are the same person. I did what she did. I buried all that pain and threw myself into my work. I shut myself off. I was in a marriage to a person who was more like a friendly roommate than a husband. It’s not his fault. We just didn’t mesh that way I guess. Living 2500 miles away from my family didn’t help. Ā Can we talk more about Quinn and Jake, please?

You mentioned yesterday that you liked the way I enjoy fulfilling the dreams and fantasies of others. I wanted to thank you for giving me the chance to do that with the others in the Now and Forever series. Without Quinn and her sister Miranda walking into Saints and Sinners that night, I never would have met so many people I wanted to have in my life. Not only did I finally learn to take time away from work and enjoy all that my empire has given me, I get to share it with so many people.

And just what are you planning on doing next? You’ve started the ball rolling with Jacob’s ex-girlfriend Julia Santos. You’ve given her a chance to showcase her erotic art in Vegas and at the same time give her the opportunity to try to make amends with Jacob. That story will be told inĀ The Surrender of Julia (Now and Forever 3). Who else will you be working your magic on?

(Steve’s chest rumbled with soft laughter.) Oh you know me. I’ll have my hands in everything, but I hear that Quinn’s cousin Samantha is not only a veterinarian, but she’s looking to publish her first novel. I just may have to introduce her to my first wife. She’s the acquisitions editor over at Sassy Vixen Publishing. Ā šŸ˜‰

There you go again. Making sure you end up in books 4 and 5. Well, no matter. I’ve got a surprise for you in book 4.Ā 

Are you going to introduce me to my always and forever? You know I only have eyes for you, darlin’. No point trying to hook me up with anyone else.

Didn’t you learn anything from the visit from Lady Fate and the Guardians? You will be with your heart and soul very soon, Steve. You know the feeling that hits you when you lock eyes with your soul mate?

I’ve heard it described, but never had it happen to me that way. Jake’s brother Eric called it being thunderstruck. That’s how he described what he saw between Quinn and Jake on the dance floor. I saw it again between Eric and Quinn’s friend Jillian. It’s powerful enough that everyone around them can feel the attraction between them.

Well, hold onto your britches, Mr. Eischer. You are about to be thunderstruck very soon. And yes, you will meet her because of Quinn’s family. I should say because of your family. Didn’t both the Quartermarsh and Hartley clans unofficially adopt you?

Let’s say it was more I adopted them first and they had very little choice but to go with it!

Well, thank you so much for sharing more with me today. I have to admit it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be after yesterday. I’ll let you get back to running your empire now, but the invitation is open for you to come back any time.

Well, if things go as you say they will I’ll just have to take you up on that. I’ll bring my lady love with me next time.

For the rest of you, don’t forget to get your entries in the Rafflecopter and check out a few more of the other participants in this hop. As mentioned in other posts, my sister blog Sassy Vixen Publishing is also participating. Stop in there and talk more with the Guardian Michael Hartley.

Tomorrow Quinn and Jacob make an appearance. You don’t want to miss that!

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 



Cover Reveal for The Island (Now and Forever 2)

I’m so excited! While at work today at my evil day job as a veterinarian, I received an email notification on my cell. Imagine my excitement to see an email from Siren today with copies of my new cover. Whoohoo!

The cover artist,Ā Christine Kirchoff, captured what I had in mind for the island at sunset. Even though the model on the cover has blonde hair and I picture Quinn as a brunette, I think the couple looks perfect! I asked a question on Facebook the other day. “Who did you picture in your mind as Quinn when you readĀ For the Love of Quinn? I got a variety of answers and you know what? All of them were correct. Who I picture in my mind doesn’t have to be the exact version you picture. That’s the whole point of reading books isn’t it? Letting your imagination run wild is more than half the fun, and picturing yourself as one of the characters is the rest of it!

So with that being said, here is my new cover!

 

It’s scheduled for release on November 15th. If that changes, you better believe I’ll let you know. šŸ˜‰

~Tammy

The Spotlight is on…Elodie Parkes

photo by Danillo Rizzuti

Once again it’s time to fire up the spotlights and shine them on the couch on center stage. In just a few moments, my guest author Elodie Parkes will join us. Her newest novel was just released and she’s graciously agreed to spend a little time with us today talking about that and herself. Ā So gather around, get comfortable and join me in welcoming Elodie to Behind Closed Doors.

Thank you for agreeing to be with us today, Elodie. How about we get started with the questions about you as a writer. Ā What inspires you to write?Ā 

People and emotions inspires me. The complexity of life spurs me to write.

Are you a plotter or panster or a little of both?

I start to write with the ideas and characters already in my head. It generally just flows because I know the story I want to tell.

Do your stories tend to be character driven or plot driven?

Both I think, although with a greater emphasis on the characters.

Do you listen to music while writing? What kinds of music work best for you? Do different types of music help you for different types of scenes?

I listen to nothing when I am writing (laughs) even if something is on, you know TV or CD I canā€™t hear it. I go into my writing and thatā€™s it, Iā€™m completely unavailable to the world and its noise.

Tell us about the different types of characters you like to write about? Why are these types so appealing to you?

I write about composites of people I have met, seen, or noticed in real life. I think there is a lot of loneliness out there in the real world and I like to give those characters I create love, friends and for them to grow too.

What are your favorite fiction genres to read from?
Well I read heaps of books and genre hop. I have no favorite author, as I love so many authorā€™s work.Ā I read a whole lot of paranormal romance. I read Science Fiction, mystery, contemporary romance. I read reference books too, usually, art, art history, and some business books.Ā I’veĀ read all William Gibsonā€™s books. Iā€™ve read hundreds of books, as itā€™s one of my favorite pastimes.Ā Iā€™m reading ā€˜Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunterā€™ right now.

Who are some of your favorite authors and why do you think they appeal so much to you?
Well as I said I donā€™t have a real favorite author but I can say, I like Philip K Dick because his Sci-fi is so creative and intelligent, Robert Goddard because he is forever re-inventing, Sue Grafton because how do you write am alphabet of detective crime that is entertaining consistently like her ?
Christine Feehan because she just goes for it (smiles).

What kinds of stories are your comfort reads when you are sick or feeling low?
Sexy, erotic romance HEAā€™s

What inspires you and why? (Art, poetry, music, movie, book, etc. Please share something specific if you like.)
People inspire me, just in general life. Art is a favorite of mine but it has not so far inspired a book. I think itā€™s life and the way we all live. I write romance, erotic romance because I think we need more love in the world. Real love I mean, acceptance, caring and camaraderie.

Besides reading and writing, what activities do you enjoy in your leisure time?
Whatā€™s your day job? Do you like it? Why or why not? How has your job affected your personal development? How has it affected your writing life?
I run about with my dogs Celt and Chaucer. I trawl through antiques fairs and markets as I do love this.
I work in a shop, an antiques shop and I meet a huge variety of people who often give me ideas. For instance for my book ā€˜Millie Reinventedā€™ I did have inspiration from a customer. I was talking to a young woman who was in the antiques shop where I work and she was buying a little sculpture of two lovers kissing. She said she had to have it because it was so nice to look at, as her husband didnā€™t even kiss her anymore. I couldnā€™t say anything I just wrapped the item, and stored the thought until the story burst out onto my laptop.

Congratulations on your new release,Ā The Horoscope Writer. In one or two sentences, give us the core premise of the story.

Life is stranger than you think. Everyone needs and wants real love and a lifelong love.

When and where does your book take place?
The Horoscope Writer take place in rural/urban United Kingdom in 2012.

Who is the heroine?
Cassandra Thomson

What drives her?
Her childhood experience of being a disappointment to her parents. Her artistic talent. Her need to be loved.

What draws her to the hero in this story?
She is drawn to Dominic the hero because he is unusual, creative as she is, (heā€™s a writer). He is unknowingly broadcasting desire for her and she needs that.

Who is the hero?
Dominic Reed

What drives him?
His loneliness, his past experience, and his strange inheritance from his great uncle.

What draws him to the heroine in this story?
Her looks initially and then her trust and love for him. (Smiles)

Rumor has it, you’re working on your next novel. What’s it called?Ā 

The Last Time

Now let’s get a look at your new releaseĀ The Horoscope Writer.Ā  You are all in for a real treat. Elodie has brought an excerpt for us today as well as a short blurb.Ā 

Blurb

When Dominic Reed looks out of his study window and sees Cassie, heā€™s not sure what to make of her at first. Thatā€™s before he sees her lovely gray eyes and pretty skin. Heā€™s a writer and works alone, which to his sadness has become his way of life.

When he asks Cassie to have coffee with him, itā€™s the start of an intoxicating romance for the both of them. If only Dominic didnā€™t have to hide some of his writing, if only he hadnā€™t inherited a strange gift from his great uncle Aubrey. Cassie ignites a passion in Dominic that he has never felt before, and he seeks for a way to bind her to him.

Cassie is an artist and when she falls in love with Dominic she paints him a picture of his wonderful back garden where they have made love, little knowing that it will have a special effect on Dominic.

 

Excerpt

Dominic stood back and pulled off his sweater, and then almost tore the buttons of Cassieā€™s shirt open to reach her breasts. He pushed her bra down to her waist exposing her breasts and cupping them in his hands. Cassieā€™s breath was coming in gasps as Dominic sucked on her nipples, and then turned her around to clasp her to him, and kiss down her neck from behind. With his other hand, he unzipped her jeans and slid his hand down her stomach.

Cassie was desperate to feel his fingers inside her, and she arched towards his hand, pushing her jeans down for him to reach her. Dominic moved his fingers down to reach her wet and throbbing for him.

He held her gently around her neck to reach her jaw and bring her head back to kiss her lips. With his fingers inside her, his tongue in her mouth, and his own hard desire pressing against her bottom Cassie moaned as she came. She was weak from the sensation, and Dominic was groaning low and whispering something to her. She turned her head more bringing her arms up around his head to keep his kiss on her lips.

ā€œI need you so muchā€, Dominic was whispering, and he gently pressed her to bend across his kitchen table. Cassie knew what was going to happen and she craved it. Dominic pushed down his own jeans to free his erection before the hardness killed him. He was tender as he pushed into Cassie from behind, holding her around her breasts so that she was not pushed hard against the polished wood. He slid into her and thrust deep wanting her to come again as she sighed with the pleasure of his hands on her breasts, her hips, and the way he filled her.

Dominic was in love with her but she ignited a sexual need in him that drove him to thrust hard, and he let go of her breasts to bring his fingers to her bud at the same time as he thrust into her. Cassie couldnā€™t breathe as she came again, and gasped his name. ā€œDominicā€.

Elodie Parkes, it’s been a pleasure having you with us today. I hope you will come back again soon when your next book is available for us to read. Until then we’ll catch up with you and your latest novel updates online.

Where to find Elodie

Website

Facebook

Google+

Twitter

You can also find Elodie’s books on Amazon by clicking on the covers above and on Amazon UK here:

Millie Revisited

Two of Them

The Horoscope Writer

 

 

Nicole Morgan stops in for Oh My! Monday

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Behind Closed Doors. Today is a special Oh My! Monday. In honor of Memorial Day, I’ve invited fellow Siren author Nicole Morgan to share a very HOT excerpt from her latest release in her Sweet Awakenings series. Ā Let’s see what scene she’s picked to titillate us with today. Please note that this is an ADULT excerpt from an erotic romance. If you are not at least 18 years of age, you must LEAVE THIS BLOG IMMEDIATELY. By continuing to read, you acknowledge that you are at least 18 years of age and are fully aware that some folks may find this blog offensive. With that being said…ENJOY!Ā ~The Vixen

Sweet Affliction (Sweet Awakenings 4)

After spending years serving his country as a Navy SEAL, Commander Nick Slater is ready for retirement. Mercenaries hired to kill him ambush him, and his plans take a drastic turn.

AJ Harwood is facing one of the most difficult times of her life. A chance encounter with Nick Slater is the last thing she wants, yet she is thrust into his world and trapped in its surroundings.

AJ is Nick’s only hope as he tries to find out who is out to kill him. With each passing day, more secrets are uncovered, and the reason behind the attack is revealed. Nick joins forces with his former teammates to find the person behind the high-priced hit put on all of their heads. As precious time ticks away, Nick and AJ are faced with the possibility that after finding each other, they may lose everything in an instant.

Sweet Affliction is a SCORCHING erotic contemporary romance published by Siren Bookstrand.Ā  How SCORCHING? Read the following excerpt and you tell me! Leave a comment below to let Nicole know what you think of the fourth book in her Sweet Awakenings series.

When his cock sprang up from behind the fabric, she was stunned. She had seen him before, even with an erection, but never had she had it so close to her face and mouth. It wasā€¦beautiful. The long vein that ran along the underside was like an imaginary trail telling her to use her tongue to travel it, seeing where it took her.

Her clit throbbed painfully now, and much to her delight she did see pre-cum dripping down the side of his cock, calling to her to lick it off. Suddenly impatient and without any remorse for her frantic actions, she pulled the jeans off of his last leg and threw them. In one fluid motion and not a moment too soon she was on the bed, straddling him, her body hunched over as one hand grasped his hardness and her mouth closed over his head.

ā€œOh fuckā€¦ā€

Nickā€™s hands grabbed her head so forcefully she could feel him losing control. Obviously he wasnā€™t expecting her to do this, but the way he was holding her and massaging her head told her he was glad she did.

She hadnā€™t been wrong about how good he would taste. There was something elemental about the musky flavor mixed with his pre-cum. It fed a part of her that she never knew was malnourished. Now as she explored him with her mouth, allowing her tongue to swirl around him while sucking him deep in her throat, she wondered how she had ever survived without having him inside her.

Her core felt hollow and empty. The liquid heat that emanated from inside her made her ache that much more for him, but having him in her mouth, hard and rigid, wasnā€™t something she was willing to trade for or give up just yet.

He was moaning and holding her head more aggressively. She loved hearing him lost in nothing but the sensation. It was what he did to her. She kept herself from giggling at the thought that turnabout was fair play. Pleasure was all she wanted to give him. She wanted him to ignore the outside world, if just for a short time, and disappear with her while she loved him with nothing more than her mouth.

Stroking him, she slid her tongue down that long vein that invited such a wonderful journey. It didnā€™t disappoint either. Her tongue curled around him as it continued the exploration. He was thick, and she could already feel her mouth tiring at the stretching his girth provided, but she refused to stop. She wanted more, so much more of him. She wanted to be able to make him fall off the edge and lose control the way he did to her.

She took the path back up to the head of his cock. Looking down at it, she loved how it was glistening from her mouthā€™s kisses and licks. Steeling her nerves and taking a calming breath, she relaxed every part of herself, allowing no fear or hesitation. She heard Nick say something, but she tuned even the sound of his voice out, blocking out anything and everything that may distract her.

Relaxed and ready she opened her mouth wide, sliding her mouth down on top of him but not stopping. This time she ignored the intrusion she felt when he hit the back of her throat and took him farther and deeper than should have been possible. Closing her mouth tightly around him she continued on with the motion, up and down. After she had the hang of it, and effectively blocked out her gag reflex, she started to twist her mouth as she proceeded to keep on. Nick was saying something, she had no idea what. She didnā€™t care. The way his hands were wrapped in her hair, gently easing her along and the way his hips were thrusting and meeting her mouth told her that he wasnā€™t unhappy with what she was doing.

As much as he clearly liked it, she was in heaven. She couldnā€™t remember a time she felt so completely overwhelmed by a man before. He woke every part of her body and soul. She could literally feel the heat coming from her. Her wetness was coating her inner thighs. Everything about him sent her into a hyperaware state of sexuality that she didnā€™t even know she was capable of.

ā€œAJā€¦damn it listen to me!ā€

She heard him that time, but she couldnā€™t stop. The way her cheeks were starting to burn from being filled by him. The way her tongue glided along his veins and the other textures of his rigid state. The way he tasted. Everything she was doing was like giving her a high she was certain no one in the world could possibly understand.

ā€œSweetheart, pleaseā€¦if you donā€™t stop Iā€™m not going to be able to either.ā€

Again she ignored him. She didnā€™t want him to stop. That was the opposite of what she wanted. She wanted all of him. She wanted to taste and swallow him. She wanted to be the reason he couldnā€™t hold back and spilled into her.

ā€œOh fuck, Iā€™m not going to be able to stopā€¦I canā€™t.ā€

If she wasnā€™t so fixated on what she was doing she mightā€™ve stopped to smile triumphantly, but nothing couldā€™ve slowed her pace right now.

His hands tensed on her head, his fingers almost digging into her. His thrusts into her slowed, and when she slid down on top of him once more his hips shot up and he shouted something that was incomprehensible.


Whew! (fanning myself) Ms. Morgan knows how to steam up the pages, doesn’t she? Besides writing, something else near and dear to her heart is supporting our military. Not only does she write about them, she is active in supporting several organizations who help the brave men and women who put their lives on the line each and every day.Ā Please note thatĀ 10% of the author royalties from Sweet Affliction will benefit nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing educational assistance and support grants to families of wounded and fallen United States Navy SEALs.

Nicole Morgan was an avid reader who kept having one recurring problem. Ideas of stories kept popping into her head. Today, Nicole is an author of erotic romantic novels, which more often than not have a suspenseful backstory. Erotic romance mixed with a good old-fashioned whodunit. She tries to place strong emphasis on the charactersā€™ emotions while also throwing in some spicy and hot love scenes. Her alpha male of choice will more often than not have a uniform of some kind. From military to police officers, she has a love for writing about those who protect and serve.

https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gifWhile still trying to stay true toĀ her style, she is finding her writing is evolving as she takes on new and uncharted territory for her. In the first months of this year she finally wrapped up her first ever full-length paranormal romance novel. There are many areas of erotica out there that she hasnā€™t had a chance to really delve into just yet, but she is anxiously looking forward to doing just that.

If you would like to learn more about Nicole and what she’s been working on lately, check out the links below. She would love to hear from you!

Nicole’s blog
Nicole’s website
Nicole’s Yahoo Group

Last Day of the Hoppy Easter Hop!

Hello and welcome back to Behind Closed Doors! Today is the final day of the Hoppy Easter Blog Hop and the last chance you get to visit the sites of over 200 authors and enter in their contests. If this is your first visit to this site, please leave a comment for your entry to win two of the crochet bunnies I make. A picture of the bunny is available on the post for day one. You can even go back to day one and two and leave comments there so you will get a total of three entries. I will choose a winner from all the entries on Monday April 9th.

I thought I would post a story excerpt from my current work in progressĀ The Island (Now and Forever 2). I thought it was appropriate since I’ve been posting pictures from Maui and part of the book is set on a tropical island. Originally, I had this idea as a short story called “A Christmas Miracle for Jake,” but decided I needed to expand on it more and make it a true prequel toĀ For the Love of Quinn.

For those of you who have read my first book with Siren, (thank you!) this second book will give you the background for both Quinn and Jake and what force was really behind how they felt about each other the first time they met in Las Vegas. I’ve also introduced a fantastic “villain” Julia Santos. She’s a diva through and through, but is she really all that evil? You’ll have to wait until it comes out. I’ll keep you posted on that one! Until then, here’s the excerpt I promised. To set this one up, this is the scene where Jake first arrives on the Island and finds out exactly how and why he’s there.

The waves crashed on the beach, bringing him out of his dream with a start.Ā  Jacob bolted straight up out of bed in panic.Ā  ā€œWhere the hell am I?ā€Ā  He stared at his reflection in the mirrored walk-in closet. ā€œWhere the fuck are my clothes?ā€Ā  He glanced around the bungalow, his eyes adjusting to the darkened room.Ā  The curtains of the sliding glass doors were gently billowing into the room from the balmy sea breeze.Ā  He found a pair of jean shorts on the chair near the door and slipped them on before heading outside to check out his surroundings.

Just outside his quarters, he found a large patio, barbecue pit and bubbling hot tub. ā€œSweet!ā€Ā  By the looks of the vegetation, Jacob knew he was somewhere in the Pacific Islands, maybe even Hawaii or Tonga. Then again, maybe he was on someoneā€™s private island.Ā  It really didnā€™t matter.Ā  He just wanted to find out what the hell was happening to him.

Two figures walking along the beach appeared in his sight. He waved to them as they moved up the beach toward his bungalow.Ā  The younger man looked about his brother Ericā€™s age, covered in tattoos, and something about his eyes made goose bumps pop out all over Jacobā€™s skin.Ā  They were blue green like the ocean and Jacob couldnā€™t make himself stop staring at them until the older man spoke.Ā  ā€œWelcome to the island, Jakey.ā€

His mind didnā€™t believe what he was seeing and his vision blurred a moment before he locked eyes with Michael. Jacobā€™s knees weakened and the younger guy reached out to steady him.Ā  ā€œPop?Ā  Howā€¦am I dead?ā€

Michael took Jacobā€™s free arm and helped Daniel escort him back to the patio to sit down.Ā  ā€œNot exactly.Ā  This is what the Big Guy Upstairs calls Limbo.Ā  We like to refer to it as The Island.Ā  It has a better ring to it donā€™t you think?ā€

ā€œThis is definitely not like what I thought Limbo was supposed to look like, but I still donā€™t understand how I got here.Ā  One minute Iā€™m packing my bag to visit Maredyth for Christmas, and the next I wake up here.ā€

ā€œThat would be my doing. You were in a bad accident with your bike, brotha.ā€

ā€œDid I hurt anyone else?ā€ Jacob started to panic. What happened to Julia? Was she with me on the bike?ā€

Michael sighed. ā€œLet him see a bit, Danny. If you donā€™t, he wonā€™t believe anything we have to tell him.ā€

Daniel frowned. ā€œOkay, but donā€™t say I didnā€™t warn you.ā€ He closed his eyes and a white glow surrounded the three of them. All could see what happened a few hours ago as if they were there witnessing it again.

Jacobā€™s head nearly exploded with the lightning flash of images zipping through his mind. The conversation with Kathy at the bar played out in front of his eyes, followed swiftly by the fight with Julia and Dr. Carlos in his condo. Lightning flashed and he felt the wind in his face as if he was riding his Harley again. The last he remembered was the highway wet with the Christmas rain and then the semi was suddenly in his path.Ā  He put his head in his hands and groaned. ā€œI donā€™t want to remember anymore.ā€

ā€œHere, let me help you.ā€ Daniel placed one hand over Jacobā€™s eyes and the other cradled the back of his head.Ā  A gentle warmth washed over them both and the pain quickly faded.

ā€œHowā€™d you do that?ā€

Daniel smiled.Ā  ā€œItā€™s a trick of the trade.Ā  Something we hope you wonā€™t learn for many more years to come.ā€

Michael reached for Jacobā€™s hands.Ā  You were brought here for a reason.Ā  Itā€™s not your time yet, but you have to want to go back and live, Jakey.ā€

ā€œWhat happens if I decide not to go back, Pop?ā€

His fatherā€™s face fell and tears rolled down his bearded chin.Ā  ā€œThereā€™s nothing written that says you have to go back.Ā  Itā€™s your choice, but you have to understand this. If you stay, you will miss your chance to be with your always and forever.Ā  You wonā€™t get the joy of holding your children for the very first time, and you will never know the love of a beautiful woman who needs you as much as you need her, heart and soul.ā€

Jacob shook his head sadly.Ā  ā€œThatā€™s not gonna ever happen for me, Pop.Ā  I thought I had that with Julia and she played me for the fool that I am. It happened for Mare and Iā€™m sure it will happen for Eric someday, but not for me. Iā€™m tired of searching for what will never be.Ā  I will never find someone to love and who loves me like you loved Ma.Ā  What you had together was once in a lifetime. ā€

Daniel stared at him with his eyes wide. ā€œSo you mean to tell me you just want to give up? We are offering you a chance to experience that kind of love your parents had, and still have.ā€

ā€œWhy waste your time? Itā€™s just going to fall apart anyway. Everything I touch tends to do that. No matter what I do, I canā€™t seem to get ahead. I always end up back home with my parents. Some catch I will be for anyone.ā€

Danielā€™s bawdy laugh caught Jacob off guard. ā€œYep.Ā  You were right, Sarge.Ā  Heā€™s stubborn as a mule.Ā  Quinn will definitely give him a run for his money!ā€

Jacobā€™s confusion grew. Not only was he on some tropical island with two angels, he was supposed to meet someone else.Ā  ā€œWhoā€™s Quinn?ā€

ā€œMy sister. Sheā€™ll be here soon and youā€™ll see for yourself.ā€

This book is a contemporary erotic romance with paranormal elements (angels, the Goddess Fate), M/F and F/F pairings, BDSM and sex toys. It’s going to be a much shorter novel than Quinn’s original story so I hope it grabs your attention enough to want to read more!

Here are a few more pictures from Maui. Happy Easter!

Cheers! Notice the to go cup for my Mai Tai. The bartender was so cute! She gave me a brand new drink after I spilled the first one in the bar!

Here are a couple of shots with us in our Hawaiian wedding attire. Liam’s mother had a blast taking pictures of us all around the resort. People thought we actually got hitched there, but nope. Not yet!

coastline of Lanai
snorkelers off the coast of Molokini. It's a bird sanctuary so no one is allowed on it. Too rocky to try anyway!
On the lookout for whales
Lanai coast. Look how blue the water is! The day was just perfect for this cruise!

Make sure you leave your contact information in your comment. If you win, I want to be able to let you know! Click on the graphic below to take you to the blog hop event page and the list of the other fantastic authors participating. Have fun!

Naughty After Dark Blog Hop: Day Two

Welcome back to Behind Closed Doors for the second day of the Naughty After Dark Blog Hop. Today I thought I would share a few inspirational pictures.Ā  Now donā€™t get freaked out. Itā€™s not religious inspiration Iā€™m referring to, well I guess they could be depending on how you look at them! šŸ˜‰Ā 

This picture is definitely Jacob Hartley and the delicious bad girl Julia Santos inĀ The Island (Now and Forever 2). As soon as I laid eyes on it, I flashed on a scene between the two that happens after a particularly “grueling” session with them in Julia’s studio. Ā Jacob had to hold completely still on a small stage, completely naked while Julia sketched and then began a sculpture that would later become her masterpiece “Passion Unleashed.” Instead of using the female model she had pose with Jacob, she crafted her own body entwined with his. If this doesn’t get your “naughty” rolling, let’s take a look at the next couple.
Ā 

Ah, another favorite couple of mine that will be the focus of another book in the Now and Forever series. After being on the road with his band Quarter to Three, Derek Quartermarsh is not interested in the groupies that flock to their concerts night after night. His heart will always belong to the sexy veterinary surgeon, Sarah McIntyre. After years of subtle flirts and innuendos, this couple finally confessed their feelings for each other inĀ For the Love of Quinn. They will have their own story calledĀ Burning Heart. Ā What kind of naughtiness do you think these two will come up with?

I’veĀ been trying toĀ findĀ pictures for all of my couples and finally this one came up today. This is definitelyĀ  Jillian Ponueu and Erick Hartley.Ā  The shy half Samoan, half Hawaiian first meets Jacobā€™s brother Eric in For the LoveĀ of Quinn at Disneyland of all places. Just like his big brother, Eric was hit hard the moment he laid eyes on the exotic beauty. They have a lot of obstacles to overcome before they can finally have their happily ever after. Will Jillianā€™s family obligations tear her away from the only man who has ever touched her very soul? Can Eric give up the career heā€™s always dreamed of in order to have his heart and soul by his side forever?Ā  Come along for the ride of a lifetime in Thunderstruck. (ThisĀ one is still a work in progress, but man! The things these two do to each other will bring out your naughty side and then some!)

This is another of my new favorite pictures. This is the surprise couple introduced inĀ My Love, My Friend (Now and Forever 3). Katie O’Donnell is friends with Quinn’s sister Miranda and cousin Samantha and from the moment this Michigan beauty steps into Steve Eischer’s Las Vegas, her life will never be the same. Can the love she feels for him overcome the fear that he will never get over the woman he has tattooed on his chest? Find out in Lady Luck (Now and Forever 5).Ā Yes this is another work in progress, but since the stories are so intertwined, you will get to follow all of the characters throughout the series.

So there you have it. A bit of my naughty mind at work creating the rest of the Now and Forever series and having one hell of a fantastic time doing it! So in honor of all of these couples, I wanted to share what I think is the naughtiest thing around…chocolate! Ā And what is the naughtiest chocolate candy there is? Ā That’s right. The GREEN M & M’s!

Here is a video in honor of the hot and sexy Miss Green. The first female M & M to ever grace a candy shop and of course the only one in Go Go boots! Enjoy!

Stop in and check out the sites of the other fantastic authors participating in this hop. There are over 100 of us all giving away some sort of naughty prize to one lucky person at the end of the hop. Click on the logo below and it will take you directly to the list of all the links. Ā Have fun!

Links to the participants

With Love Valentine’s Day Blog…day two!

http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/

Welcome back to day two of this fabulous blog hop! If you are just joining us today, make sure that you go back to yesterday’s post and leave a comment there too. Each day that you leave a comment you will be entered to win a print copy of my book of poetry Follow Me: Poetry from the Heart and Soul and a hand crafted heart necklace. I posted a picture of what the necklace will look like with yesterday’s post.

I am one of over 260 participants in this hop, so make sure you check out the other sites and get yourself in the running for the other great prizes being offered.

Now for today’s post…

This is an excerpt from my work in progress The First BorneĀ (The Kayne Legacy 1). Ā Here we find Michael Kayne and Abigail Matthews alone in their hotel room after a long day of celebration at the High Court of the Fae. The night before was Michael’s fortieth birthday when he accepted the family legacy from his grandfather. Ā Only the first borne in each generation is eligible for the full legacy: to become Vampire and protect the essence of the Tree of Life. Ā The other guardian of the essence has to be a Fae as commanded by Lady Fate. Ā Abigail as it turns out is Fae and Michael’s chosen mate.

ā€œIā€™m still overwhelmed by it all, Michael.Ā  If I had not seen it with my own eyes, I would have sworn it was all make believe or just a dream.ā€ Abigail sat down on the edge of the bed, thoroughly exhausted after the day at Court. Not only did she finally meet her birth mother, but she was introduced to the High Court of the Fae as the next in line for the thrown.

Michael knelt on the floor next to the bed and looked into her flushed face.Ā  ā€œAs my grandmother told you, as soon as the clock struck midnight on my fortieth birthday, all would be revealed to you. Iā€™ve known what my path would be my entire life, but standing next to you during tonightā€™s ceremony was more than a bit surreal for me too.ā€

ā€œVampires, fairies, damphyr, witches and warlocks all there and so many more beings represented that I thought were all make believe.Ā  Iā€™ve always been drawn to their stories and maybe thatā€™s why I wanted to become a writer, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be living those fantasies.ā€ She brushed her fingertips along Michaelā€™s stubbly chin. ā€œHere I am, falling in love with a man who chose to become an immortal, a vampire.ā€

Michael smiled at his fiancĆ© of just four hours. ā€œYou have had my heart from the moment you appeared to me in my dreams. I didnā€™t know who you were, but I knew I wanted to spend forever with you if you would have me.Ā  Together we can strengthen the bond between the Fae and the Vampires and continue to protect the essence of the Tree of Life.ā€Ā  He reached down to slip off her diamond and ruby studded heels from her feet. The skirt of the silver gown she wore eased up her legs as Michaels hands moved from her feet, toward her knees.

Abigailā€™s breath caught in her throat. This is what she had wanted from the moment she walked into his office and found out they were destined to be together. Funny how she had a harder time believing that then the fact she was Fae and Michael was the multiple great grandson of Cain and Lilith.Ā  All doubts slipped from her mind during the week they spent together doing the interviews about his family and foundation. She slipped his jacket from his shoulders as she leaned forward to brush his lips with her own, softly at first, but then with more need.Ā  Her tongue slipped between his lips, teasing and sliding over his, eliciting a soft moan from deep in his chest.

He broke the kiss and searched her face, his gray eyes glistening. ā€œHoney, if we donā€™t stop now, I wonā€™t be able to control myself like before.ā€ Abigail knew he was referring to the fact he was now a full-fledged vampire and needed to be with his mate. ā€œBeing this close to you, and notā€”ā€œ

ā€œTaking what is rightfully yours?ā€ She smiled and felt his body relax in her arms. ā€œIf I wasnā€™t sure, I wouldnā€™t be alone with you. I need you just as much as you need me.ā€

Michael slowly stood up, never taking his eyes from hers, and pulled her up to stand in front of him.Ā  Her hands trembled slightly as she unbuttoned the vest of his tuxedo and then his shirt. He reached up and tugged the ruby combs from her hair, letting the curls fall free.Ā  His mouth found hers again as his fingers eased the zipper of her gown down her back, past her waist, to the top of her ass. Sliding his hand inside the gown he encountered her soft bare skin, warm and inviting. ā€œArenā€™t we a bit, naughty? Showing up in Court today commando?ā€ He chucked against her ear, giving it a little nip before sliding the straps of her dress off her shoulders. The silk and lace slipped down her curves to settle on the floor with a soft whisper.

Abigail disengaged from his arms and knelt on the bed once again. ā€œYou know, thereā€™s nothing like the feel of silk against bare skin. The dress fit my body like a glove. It just didnā€™t feel right having something else on underneath it.ā€ She reached for him and Michael joined her on the bed, easing her back onto the pillows, trailing kisses down her neck as they went. ā€œI take that back. Skin on skin feels pretty fucking good too!ā€

Michael winked and flicked her right nipple with his tongue before taking it into his mouth and sucking hard. ā€œNothing else you can think of feels great against your skin?ā€ A gasp escaped from her lips before she could control herself. His left hand trailed down her abdomen to the top of her pussy. Her juices were already flowing out of her, coating her inner thighs. She lifted her hips up to meet his fingertips as they grazed her swollen clit.

Abigailā€™s fingers entwined in his hair as she gently urged his mouth over to her left breast. ā€œIā€™m not sure. I think I need more research.ā€

ā€œHmm. I like how your mind works, sweetheart.ā€ He nipped, licked, and kissed his way down to settle between her thighs, spreading them a bit wider before dipping his tongue between her outer lips. Abigailā€™s legs quivered as the heat spread through her body. Her need for him was growing to the point of pain, but she didnā€™t want him to stop.Ā 

Ā * * * *Ā 

Her scent was making him dizzy, but the taste of her drove him wild with need to take her and make her his bride tonight. He slipped two fingers into her dripping pussy. Abigailā€™s inner muscles immediately grabbed on and pulled him in deeper. His middle finger teased and feathered her sweet spot, making her pant and squirm under him.

ā€œYes, there!ā€ Her hips snapped up toward him and his hand was immediately coated with another rush of her cum.Ā  Her entire body shook violently as her orgasm raced through her from head to toe. Michaelā€™s cock responded to every moan and sigh, throbbing and bouncing to be deep inside her.

He slid up her flushed body, staring deep into her eyes and knowing she was his now and forever. Abigail wrapped her legs around his waist as he entered her fully in one hard thrust, filling her completely. Her pussy clenched hard around his shaft, taking him all the way in.Ā  Her nails slid down his back sending him over the edge. Michael pumped harder, his balls slapping against her ass each time he buried himself to the hilt into her cunt.

The sight of Abigailā€™s tits bouncing wildly between their bodies, the feel of her skin against his, and the wild and fruity scent coming off her in waves, finally broke down the last barrier Michael had set up around his heart. With a low growl he fucked her harder and faster as he let go, joining her in another orgasm. Before he realized what was happening, his lips were at her neck. His fangs extended and pierced her skin just as he erupted deep inside her.

Abigailā€™s arms wrapped around his body and held him tight as he began to drink from her. Her voice was only a hoarse whisper at this point. ā€œDonā€™t stop, Michael. All that I am and all that I will be belongs to you.ā€

* * * *