Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Caribbean Crush Release Day!

I'm thrilled to bring you the third interlude in the Under the Caribbean Sun series, Caribbean Crush.

If you can’t stand the heat, stay away from old flames.

The second Antonnis Prinsen sees his old flame, he knows she’s the lifeline to keep him from drowning in his brother’s matrimonial mayhem. It’s been years since they’ve talked, but surely by now she understands that a clean break was best. Instead of making a smooth re-introduction into her life, he finds his path blocked by a giant iguana. And Kristin looking at him as if he’s lower than the reptile.

Kristin Taylor spent her youth tangled up in Antonnis, but then he cut ties and disappeared. Now she leads a full and orderly life—until she finds herself walking down the aisle beside him. Thank goodness, it’s only to see his brother and her friend tie the knot.

Except Antonnis seems intent on picking up where they left off, and she has to admit she still has a weakness for him. Especially when he tempts her with an irresistible offer—one hot night, and this time she gets the chance to leave him cold.

Warning: Beware of signature cocktails and old flames rekindled. Either one will weaken your resolve—and your knees—before you know what’s hit you.

"This is a hot, sexy novella." Harlequin Junkie 

Antonnis tossed a half-smile at Kristin, wishing he hadn’t been caught like a peeping Tom. But the giant lizard at his feet had to have cousins in the Paleolithic. He’s seen dogs smaller than this  behemoth. If the row of green spikes running along the back of the beast weren’t enough, he had a grotesque turkey waddle under his block head and whipped his tail against the ground like a… well, a whip.
“Don’t move.” Kristin made her way to him, her gingham blouse undone and making her look like a very naughty Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. Goodness knew she always sent him over the rainbow.
“He’s planning on making my foot his supper.” The thing puffed up its red waddle like a balloon and started bobbing its head.
“More likely he’s thinking of mating with you.” She knelt down at his feet and peered at the creature, then let out a low whistle. The iguana froze, and then turned tail and ran beneath a scrubby bush.
Kristin sighed and straightened, buttoning her blouse with rapid precision. She was his favorite memory of the island, and he’d hoped to find her there. Though he figured by now she would have moved on, married and had a handful of babies. Her bare fingers and slender, willowy figure had him wondering just when her plans for her future had changed.

Everyone has a Caribbean Crush, whether it's rum punch, the weather, or the book boyfriend you've always dreamed of.
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Want more? Check out the Pinterest board of the photos that inspired Caribbean Crush.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Menu Plan Monday

I'm trying for fewer 'cooking' days and more 'preparing' days. Hopefully that will let me borrow some more writing time.

Monday - roast chicken, baked potatoes, broccoli
Tuesday - baked taquitos, salsa salad
Wednesday - pot roast & potatoes
Thursday - chicken alfredo
Friday - pizza
Saturday - baked sausage penne
Sunday - salmon, cauliflower, salad.

See what's cooking :: Menu Plan Monday

Friday, November 08, 2013

Forgive Me

 
Remember when I used to blather on about whatever crossed my mind? There actually used to be dependable post. I have a list of excuses, but those bore me. Instead, I'll just apologize and we can all move on, K?

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Thursday 13 :: Jenna Allen

I'm back with another edition of Thursday 13 with lightning interviews of my authorly peeps. Enjoy yourself :)

  1. Latest release? Passion Revealed
  2. In the hottest scene...kisses or condoms? Since my couples are married...no condoms. But totally condom-worthy if they weren't, you know, married and such. 
  3. What are you working on? The next set of Happily Bedded Bliss titles. Received, Reclaimed, Required & Rewarded  
  4. What have you Googled for research? Things that could get me in trouble. The usual erotica author fare - sexy texts, porn problems, marriage therapy, date night ideas. Today I had to Google poon to see if I was using the word correctly.   
  5. What do you drink when writing? Depends on the time of day. Coffee, tea, or pinot gris.  
  6. Do you have a writing uniform? At a writing conference last weekend I was told to never tell readers I write in lounge pants and wool socks because they won't take me seriously.  
  7. Where do you write? I am blessed to have an office, and too busy to take advantage of it. I tend to write wherever I can sit down. Or stand. I'm not particular. However, it is difficult to block out a love scene in Chuck E Cheese.
  8. What was the last thing you read? Archetypes by Caroline Myss & Lean In by Cheryl Sandburg. Wow, I need to liven up my reading choices!
  9. Paper, audio, or ebook? I'm an equal opportunity reader. I always have a book going on each.  
  10. Favorite book in the last few months? Bonds of Need (Wicked Play, #2) by Lynda Aicher
  11. Favorite social network? Facebook to interact, Tumblr to enjoy. 
  12. Secret super power? I can make almost any conversation dirty.  
  13. Guilty pleasure? Reality television. Pedicures. Lemon drops.  
Who says a wedding ring puts the freeze on hot sex? Whether making love in a honeymoon suite, a quickie on the kitchen counter, or skinny dipping -  husbands and wives have great sex lives! Jenna Allen is committed to monogamous erotica. For the latest Happily Bedded Bliss news, check out her website, Facebook & Twitter.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

★FREE★ DESIRE RENEWED by Jenna Allen


 
Desire Renewed, the lead off title in Jenna Allen's Happily Bedded Bliss series. Grab your copy before the price goes back up.

Kindle : Kobo : Smashwords : All Romance eBooks

The daring lives of husbands and wives.

Erotic romance novelist Cassie is frustrated. Ever since her books started coming out her husband has no interest in sex. With the help of a book of weekly fantasies she's trying to turn his head, but he seems unaffected. But Cassie will let nothing keep her from saving her marriage. Not the lack of a babysitter for date night, her own inhibitions, or Miss Perky Tits.

Caveat - Listen up and keep your eyes open, the neighbors might be into anal play, BDSM & exhibitionism. You wouldn't want to miss it.

You'll race through this, but the images linger; always the sign of a good read! - 5 Kisses, Romance Divas
I loved this funny tale. Cassie tries everything she can think of in order to spice up their sex life and save her marriage. The characters are wonderfully portrayed and the lives believable between these pages. This is a great read from Ms. Allen. I look forward to more from her in the future. - 4 Cups, Coffee Time Romance
A great read! I liked how Cassie realized that the lack of a sex life meant that her marriage needed help, and searched for a solution. Ms. Allen is an author I'll be sure to read again. - Joyfully Reviewed
Jenna Allen does a great job portraying three young wives and their struggles and accomplishments in keeping their marriages interesting and their husbands excited. The sex scenes were vivid and stimulating. Makes you wonder what your neighbors are doing when their lights go out. - Erotic Romance Reviews for Women

Tuesday, October 01, 2013

Happily Bedded Bliss :: Jenna Allen

Who says a wedding ring puts the freeze on hot sex?
Whether making love in a honeymoon suite, a quickie on the kitchen counter,
or skinny dipping -
husbands and wives have great sex lives!
 
Have you been wondering if my personality split in two? Just who is this Jenna Allen that keeps popping up? Well...
 
Jenna Allen is my penname. In fact, I published as Jenna Allen years before I started using my real name, Jenna Bayley-Burke. My reason for the different names is the same now as it was then, the stories are VERY different.
 
Yes, they are both romantic, and sexy. But my brand is funny, flirty contemporaries. I'm proud of having built that reputation, and I'll tell those stories forever.
 
The Jenna Allen stories are erotica. Lots of sex. Lots. And everyone is already married. I tend to invest my emotions in the characters I read about, and sometimes when I read erotica I worry about how things will play out years later. I wanted to know the characters were exploring within a safe environment, with respect and support. Apparently, I take my erotica seriously.
 
Jenna Allen. Committed to monogamous erotica. Check it out if you're curious.


Desire Renewed . Romance Rekindled . Lovers Reunited . Passion Revealed

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Thursday 13 :: Kelly Moran



I'm back with another edition of Thursday 13 with lightning interviews of my authorly peeps. Enjoy yourself :)
 
  1. Latest release? The Dysfunctional Test (September 2013)
  2. In the hottest scene...kisses or condoms? Oh, definitely condoms!
  3. What are you working on? Currently I'm finishing the first book in a 3 book series called: Ghost of a Chance. It's about a team of ghost hunters, who of course, find love along the way. Kind of a blend between quirky and spooky.
  4. What have you Googled for research? For The Dysfunctional Test I've Googled proper Serbian translations mostly. In Ghost of a Chance I've been Googling a lot of Revolutionary history and housing styles, as well as investigative equipment.
  5. What do you drink when writing? Coffee, coffee, and sometimes… coffee.
  6. Do you have a writing uniform? Pajamas. I mean, uh… jeans and t-shirt.
  7. Where do you write? We converted our dining room into a little office of sorts. I prefer to be on my PC in there.
  8. What was the last thing you read? I review for a few publishers and on Netgalley. By the time this posts, it will be moot.
  9. Paper, audio, or ebook? I like eBook or paperback. Can't do the audio thing. The Dysfunctional Test will be available in eBook and paperback.
  10. Favorite book in the last few months? The Jill Shalvis 'Lucky Harbor' series or Roxanne St. Claire's 'Barefoot' series. Love!
  11. Favorite social network? Facebook, though I am on several social media sites.
  12. Secret super power? Sarcasm, though I don't know if it's secret. LOL.
  13. Guilty pleasure? Chocolate. Or peace and quiet, though I get the chocolate more often.
Book Blurb: (I'll give away an eBook copy of The Dysfunctional Test to one commenter).
 
Here's the trailer!

 
You are cordially challenged to a test of true love...

Thanks to her large, crazy Serbian family, Camryn Covic is an expert at shutting down her emotions in order to maintain her sanity. But when she loses her apartment, her job and her boyfriend all in one day, she hits her breaking point. Worse, if her family finds out she's single again, her sister's upcoming wedding will be a disaster. The bride-to-be has a plan, though. A plan that involves an old friend, a pretend relationship... and the probability of ending up in a padded cell. Troy Lanske agrees to the crazy plan only because Camryn was once his lifeline as a foster child. But she isn't the idealistic girl he remembers. She's become so jaded that she doesn't even believe in love anymore. He sets out to restore her faith in happily-ever-afters, but his plan backfires when the fake relationship begins to feel all too real. Falling for the one woman he can't have could mean losing more than just his honorary family. He could lose everything.
 
Where to find Kelly: www.authorkellymoran.com