Monday 30 September 2013

Book Tour! Azure by Chrystalla Thoma :D


Welcome to my stop on the book tour for Chrystalla Thoma's Azure!

Keep reading for an excerpt of the book. 

The last sentence in the excerpt is 'Holy hells, was that a date?', which has me thinking about dates. Can you remember the first date you and your other half had? I can! 

It was August 5th 2005, and he had finally asked me to go to the movies. I remember honestly thinking he wasn't going to turn up, so when I saw him waiting at the bus stop for me I was really chuffed. We bought our tickets for the movie (The Devils Rejects, cuz you know, you have to see a scary movie don't you!), then we went over to the pub for a drink before the movie started. I was so nervous!! I was 19, he was 20, and that was the first time we'd spent alone together, apart from meeting up for our cigarette breaks at work! He worked a few shops up from the one I worked in, so I tried to time my breaks when I saw him leave too! I know, stalker-ish right! Haha, we often joke that I stalked him lol! Anyway, the date went great, and despite our nervousness, we didn't actually see much of the movie ;p 8 years later and we're still together with 2 beautiful children, so I'm glad that first date went well!


Title: Azure (Drowning In You)

Author: Chrystalla Thoma

Genre: New Adult Romance

Publisher: Self Published

Formats Available In: Digital

Blurb: A terrible mistake haunts college student Olivia Spencer. To escape the past, she travels to the Mediterranean island of Crete, hoping for the courage to start anew.

By the sea, she meets sexy and enigmatic Kai. But there’s more to Kai than meets the eye — and nobody wants to talk about it. The locals shun him, accusing him of magic. Kai, apparently, belongs to the sea, no matter how crazy that sounds.

Kai isn’t free to be with her or live his own life, and this is how he will stay, unless Olivia can break his curse and save him — in doing so atoning for those she failed in the past.

Contains mature content. Ages 17+



Excerpt:

Kai marched up to her table and whipped out his notepad, not looking at her. He stared at it as if it held all the secrets in the universe. “Why aren’t your friends with you?”



His cold tone was like a slap. “Do I have to answer the question or will you get me something to drink anyway?”



He glanced up, brows arching, and swallowed hard. “I’m sorry. I was just... When I saw how far you swam...” He shook his head and lowered his gaze. “Never mind.”



Hell. He’d been really worried about her. The anger left her as fast as it had come. “Markus had a heatstroke. He’ll be fine. Kirsten is nursing him back to health.”



He nodded, a jerky movement. “What can I get you?”



“A lemonade, please.” She waited but he didn’t look up, only nodded again and turned to go. “So you’re Panos’ little cousin.”



He stopped, his broad back to her, muscles bunching across his shoulders. “What did he tell you?”



“That I should hook up with him because he’s a man and you’re still a boy.”



His stance relaxed and he shook his head. “He’s an idiot.”



She snorted. “He’s very funny.” Damn, she felt weird, talking to his back. And ass. His cute ass. “And he’s nice. Like you.”



“You don’t know me.”



“Sure I do. You help me. Look out for me. You seem nice.” And hot. And kinda sad.



He turned around, his pretty lips pressed tight. “Appearances can deceive.”



“Then yours is particularly deceptive.”



A smile flickered at the corners of his mouth and she took it as a good sign. “Look, I know appearances aren’t everything. That all that shines isn’t gold and all that.”



“Is that why you threw your gold ring into the sea? Was it a fake?”



She bit her lip and shook her head. The ring had come from a true place, a true feeling — only not hers. At least she thought so. “It’s a long story.” And she didn’t feel much like talking about Justin, especially to Kai.



He took a step toward her, his gaze intense. “I have to work.”



“Oh? Sorry I’m keeping you.” She glanced around at the other tables. Nobody seemed to be looking for a waiter. “You’d better go, then.”



“I finish my shift at four.”



Was that what she thought it sounded like? “So you wanna go for a coffee afterward?”



“Yeah, sure.” He tapped his pen on the notebook, head cocked to the side, his eyes gleaming. “I want to hear the story. Will you be here?”



“I’ll come back,” she promised and watched him go, biting her lip nervously.



Holy hells, was that a date?


About Chrystalla Thoma:

Chrystalla is Greek Cypriot (hence the strange name) and likes writing about bratty, angsty boys and spunky girls in fantasy and science-fiction worlds. She writes mainly for a young adult public but not only (heed the warnings!) 

She's currently preparing a non-fiction book about dragons, because the truth must out, and is juggling two series ("Elei's Chronicles" and "Boreal and John Grey").


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Thursday 26 September 2013

Cover Reveal!!! T.H. Snyder's Touched by You!!!

Title: Touched By You
Author: T.H. Snyder
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: October 31

SYNOPSIS
Chloe and Derrick have spent most of their lives together as friends and as lovers; they have formed a connection that few couples can make last. This duo is bound by one thing that no one can destroy. They have been touched by one another and no one can take that away. 
That is until one of them is forced to make a decision and their lives take on a different path. 
Can these two withstand the reality of what lies ahead? Are they able to hold a relationship together with just the mere fact that they may love each other? Is it possible to maintain a bond that no one else has been able to touch?
Chloe and Derrick may have the relationship others dream about, but sometimes things do get in the way and it can be impossible to forgive and forget.

EXCERPT
My I have this dance?” I ask.
I can’t believe this night Derrick, it’s our song.”
It sure is angel. Come on let’s dance to it.”
I walk her over to the small dance floor area and swing her around in my arms. As we dance to our song, Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat, I envision what it will be like to dance with her to this song on our wedding day. I pull her in closer to me so that I can feel her heart beating against mine. This day has been absolutely perfect and there’s just one more thing I need to do. I pull away from her just enough so that I can look into her eyes again.
You are so beautiful to me Chloe.” I tell her and kiss her lips ever so softly.
I love you so much Derrick. No matter what we’ve been through we always make it work. You make us work. I love you.”
She kisses me back but instead of a soft kiss she kisses me fiercely. I feel tears coming down our cheeks and I pull away.
Don’t cry angel. This is all for you. Everything I do is for you so that our future is perfect. Come on we have one last surprise for the night.”

Touched By You book 1 (Touch Me) will be on offer for 99c at this link between 9/26-10/31

Touch Me (Touch #1) Amazon Link: http://amzn.com/B00ETBKOES
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
T.H. Snyder is a 33 year old mother of 2. She has been an avid romance and paranormal reader for well over a year and felt it was about time to explore her creative side and write her own book.

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Tuesday 24 September 2013

A Rangers Tale by Mysti Parker book tour!!

 
Hi and welcome to Page Turner Books Tour of 'A Ranger's Tale'!

I am really happy to be hosting this author and her book today, and might I say the book looks mighty fine!! The cover, well the cover is gorgeous. The story sounds sweet, I mean, a sexy ranger who rescues a beautiful woman, then agrees to train her to become a great ranger herself? Sounds good right!! And, they must escape before Caliphany is forced to marry someone she doesn't love, well this obviously will be a great love story. And with wonderful names like Caliphany and Galadin, I can only assume this story will be full of magic :D

We can all dream of being saved by a handsome stranger can't we, and A Rangers Tale sounds like just the story to help us delve into a wonderful fantasy like this.

So keep on reading and find the blurb and a great excerpt!


Title: A Ranger’s Tale
Series: Tallenmere
Author: Mysti Parker
Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Romance
Publisher: Melange Books
Formats Available In: All eBook formats and Print
Release Date: January, 2011

Blurb
In the fantasy world of Tallenmere, an elven noblewoman longed to leave her gilded cage. A half-breed former pirate wanted nothing more than to escape his guilty past. Easier said than done...

High elf Caliphany Aranea leads an enviable life as King Leopold's niece and daughter of Sirius, Leogard's most famous wizard. Yet, being forced to follow in her father's footsteps and being betrothed to a man she doesn't even like makes her want a taste of life outside the city walls.

As a young boy, half-elf Galadin Trudeaux witnessed his parents' death at the hands of pirates. After being raised by those same murderers and forced to do their bidding, he escaped and now lives an honest life as a sea merchant and ranger.

When two brutes at Leogard Harbor attempt to kidnap Caliphany while she dreams of faraway lands, Galadin comes to her rescue. Impressed by his skills, she asks him to train her as a ranger. Though he is hesitant at first to train a woman of her class, Caliphany's hefty sack of gold finally persuades him. Unfortunately, her father is not amused, and the two must escape before Caliphany faces a forced marriage and Galadin faces a noose.

From that moment on she and Galadin embark on an adventure of a lifetime. Only if they can survive the trials ahead, will they find a love that stands the test of time.




Excerpt:

Caliphany lowered her hood and smoothed out her robes. She smiled. I admit I’d held a vague hope we would cross each other’s paths again, but I’d also told myself a woman of her class and a man of mine had no business being seen with one another.
Even though I didn’t know who she was exactly, the clothes she wore told me she didn’t mingle regularly with us working classes. 

She tucked some hair behind her ear and blushed. “Captain Trudeaux.” 

I bowed. “My lady.” 

“Please don’t bow.” She avoided my gaze and clenched her robe. “You weren’t at the docks this morning. I thought you had gone.” 

Razor had started tearing into the rabbit, so I held up my finger. “One moment, please.” I knelt to retrieve him and the carcass before it was gone. 

Razor eyed Caliphany when I returned to her side. “I sent my men on to Faewood. They’ll be back by the week’s end. We had some Tilliyan coffee beans to deliver.” 

Her shoulders slumped. “I’ve read a lot about Tilliya Island.” Her eyes focused somewhere in the distance, and then rested on me again. “So, you’re a falconer?” 

“I’m a ranger. Razor accompanies me from time to time. We sell what we hunt and gather. Sometimes I help thin out wildlife. It’s just my job.” 

The words rolled off her tongue. “A ranger.” 

I nodded, a bit annoyed she found my profession so curious. I killed things for a living. It was a hard, dirty job, one I was sure she could never understand. I cleared my throat. “I’m glad to see you’re in one piece, though still unescorted. Would you like me to walk you back to Leogard?” 

She held up a satchel. “I’m gathering plant specimens.” 

“As you wish. Well, good day then. I’ve got work to do.” I began to walk away. 

“Wait,” she said. 

I turned, and Caliphany approached me, opened her mouth, shut it again, and finally spoke. “I wanted to thank you for rescuing me.” 

If she was any other woman, from the lower end of society, I might have thought she was flirting. “You already did, I believe, and it’s not necessary. Good day.” I tried to walk away again. 

“Wait.” 

Razor screeched and puffed his feathers when I turned back around. “Easy, now. Look, Caliphany, it’s really not necessary—” 

“I want you to train me.” 

I stepped closer. She blushed. I wrinkled my brow and asked, “Pardon?” 

The words tumbled from her mouth. “You know how to handle yourself, handle weapons. I want to learn that as well. Will you train me?” 

I puffed out my cheeks and exhaled. 

Should have known she wasn’t interested in me, just in what I could do for her. “I’m not sure what you think I am, my lady, but I’m no trainer. I’ve got work to do. Forgive me, but I can’t waste precious hours teaching you to handle a bow.” 

She reached into her cloak and pulled out a sack. From the jingle inside, I estimated a month’s wages in gold. She got my attention. 

“I’ll pay you. If this isn’t enough, I’ll pay more.” 

That definitely got my attention. “My men will have to take up the slack. I’ve got orders to fill. But, why would you want to do…” I pulled out a bloody, limp rabbit carcass. “…this?” 

“My reasons are personal. So, are you willing to train me or not?” 

I scratched my chin. “When can you start?” 

A smile flashed across her lips. “My father leaves for Mirrochet citadel in two days. He’ll be gone for a month. I can train with you every day for a few hours during that time. After that…” She frowned and turned her head, then met my eyes again. “After that, I don’t know. I can meet you at the ranger outpost just east of here. My family should not know about this.” 

Desperation settled in her eyes, and I had a strong urge to take her in my arms and kiss her until we both had to come up for air. But she stood waiting for my reply. 

“L-Look, I don’t know if I should be skirting trouble. Being caught out here in the woods with you wouldn’t look good for either of us.” 

She stepped a little closer, reached out as though she would touch me, but withdrew her hand. “Believe me; they would know it was my idea. And with my father gone, they don’t pay as much attention to my whereabouts. So, is it a deal?” 

She held out her sack of coin with one hand, and the other for me to shake. I took the gold and shook her hand. Her skin was warm and soft. Damn shame it would be to mar those pretty fingers.


About Mysti Parker:

Mysti Parker (pseudonym) is a full time wife, mother of three, and a writer. Her first novel, A Ranger's Tale was published in January, 2011 by Melange Books, and the second in the fantasy romance series, Serenya's Song, was published in April 2012. The highly anticipated third book, Hearts in Exile, has already received some great reviews. The Tallenmere series has been likened to Terry Goodkind's 'Sword of Truth' series, but is probably closer to a spicy cross between Tolkien and Mercedes Lackey.

Mysti's other writings have appeared in the anthologies Hearts of Tomorrow, Christmas Lites, and Christmas Lites II. Her flash fiction has appeared on the online magazine EveryDayFiction. She has also served as a class mentor in Writers Village University's six week free course, F2K. 

Mysti reviews books for SQ Magazine, an online specfic publication, and is the proud owner of Unwritten, a blog voted #3 for eCollegeFinder's Top Writing Blogs award. She resides in Buckner, KY with her husband and three children.


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Monday 23 September 2013

The Twisted Mosaic Book Blitz!!


 
Title: The Twisted Mosaic
Author: Amelia James
Genre: Erotica
Publisher: Evolved Publishing
Formats Available In: All eBook formats and Print
Release Date: 23rd September 2013

Blurb: All three Twisted Mosaic books (Her Twisted Pleasures, Their Twisted Love, and His Twisted Choice) in one volume, plus a deleted scene, and three exclusive bonus stories!

Dirty little secrets.

Talia indulges her sexual pleasures, turning her life into a twisted mess. Sleeping with Alex is dangerous and reckless, and she craves that excitement. Loving Will is comforting and safe, and she needs that stability. Why can’t she get everything she wants from one man?

All the wrong reasons.

Alex has everything he wants. He loves the power that comes with his job, and fooling around with his boss provides the illicit kink he needs. He’s in charge and trusts no one.
When Alex’s case forces them back together, Talia discovers she still craves both her former lovers. Can only one love her enough to satisfy her twisted desires and provide the stability she needs?

Love takes an unexpected twist.

Will loves Talia, and he’s willing to give up everything to be with her. Their future hinges on her answer to one simple question. But when he leaves his life behind to pursue her, he’s confronted with choices he didn’t expect.

No more secrets. No more lies. Old love? New love? Or do they have a third option?



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About Amelia James:

Amelia James started reading steamy romance novels in junior high, but her mom took them away from her, so she started daydreaming instead. After she got married, she wrote some of her naughtier daydreams down and sent them to Playgirl magazine. Two of them got published. She kept daydreaming and writing stories until her dirty stories turned into trashy books.

She lives in Colorado, but she’ll always be a loyal Wisconsin Cheesehead. When she’s not lusting after her next bad boy hero, she looks for inspiration in sci-fi and action movies, football players, bloodsucking lawyers, muscle cars, and kick-butt chicks.







 

Six-Pack-Stud-A-Thon Blog hop!


SIX-PACK-STUD-A-THON BLOG HOP!

I decided to join in with this blog hop as there are so many sexy bodies out there, that they just need to be talked about!!

One cover that blew me away was Raven McAllan's Will You Dance Miss Laurence. Check out this cover, but check out the guy!

Dancing lessons were supposed to be fun, but who ever heard of attending them without your knickers on?
Shibari Master Ryan is intrigued by Ava, so when his cousin asks a favor, he is only too happy to help Ava out of the rut she says she is in.
Will her past allow her to enjoy his bondage, or will true submission prove a step too much?

Now is this guy hot or what?! The first time I saw this cover, it blew me way, for many different reasons, but it was the cover model for Ryan that  made me need to read this. And it doesn't stop at the cover, Ryans character is fantastic and sexy as hell!

He's a shibari master (tying someone up in a rather atrisitc and sensual way, it's a style of Japanese BDSM/bondage), and Ava's friend sends her to Ryan for a 'dance' lesson, which turns out to be so much more. The whole story is great and it's something you can't put down once you pick it up. But Ryan is so sexy, I think Ms McAllan wrote him very well. The way he speaks, the descriptions of his ropes and bindings, the way he takes his time and cares for Ava's needs...well... he's one very good teacher ;)


If you think you'd like to check out Ryan and his sexy hands, please enter the rafflecopter below to win a copy of Will You Dance Miss Laurence, that Raven McAllan has so generously donated today :)


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Sunday 22 September 2013

***REVIEW*** Dance to a Different Beat (Dance Studio 2) by Raven McAllan

Dance to a Different Beat (Dance Studio 2) by +Raven McAllan 

Jane has a decision to make. Meet Sean and face her demons, or hide. Can she allow herself to let go enough to give this experienced Dom the submission he demands?

Jane has always made her own way in life, and the thought of giving up that control scared her away once. Sean is determined to show her that true submission is a joy, and not something to be feared. He is not prepared to lose her again.

As they face her fears, can they reach their full potential, or will those demons just prove too much to conquer?
 
I bought this yesterday as I won a copy of the third book in this series so thought I best catch up!
I really enjoyed it. I liked that this one gave a lot more back story and a really nice deep conversation between Jane and Sean. It was different, there was one sex scene and it was great as usual, but I liked that it focused more on the relationship between the 2 characters and how they got to where they are now. And the wax play sounds rather interesting!

The characters were fab, Sean a very strong but caring guy, Jane another strong person who knew where she wanted to be.

A lovely book from Raven, and I'm ready to move straight onto book 3 :)

Saturday 21 September 2013

Coming Soon Spark Tour by Karyn Pearson!

COMING SOON!! Spark Tour by Karyn Pearson!!





Here is the Tour Schedule:

23rd September - Guest Post & Opening Post - Page Turner Book Tours - http://pageturnerbooktours.com/
23rd September - Spotlight - Author M.M. Shelley - http://www.mmshelley.com/

24th September - Review - Spellbindings - http://www.spellbindingsblog.com/

25th September - Guest Post - Toxic Ash - http://blarglesplect.com/
25th September - Spotlight - Write My World - http://lenahillbrand.blogspot.co.uk/

26th September - Guest Post - Decadent Decisions - http://wlynnchantale-decadentdecisions.blogspot.co.uk/

27th September - Interview - The Cro’s Nest - http://p45crok.wordpress.com/
27th September - Spotlight - Leanne Herrera - http://author-leanneherrera.blogspot.co.uk/

30th September - Spotlight - RaShelle Workman - http://www.rashelleworkman.com/

1st October - Guest Post - Pandragon Dan - http://www.pandragondan.co.uk/apps/blog
1st October - Spotlight - Read 2 Review - http://read2review.com/

2nd October - Guest Post - Unwritten - http://mystiparker.blogspot.co.uk/

3rd October - Guest Post - Writer’s Fun Zone - http://www.writersfunzone.com/blog/

4th October - Interview - The Council Blog - http://jscouncil.com/site/the-council-blog/

7th October - Spotlight - The Writer's Life - http://thewriterslife.blogspot.co.uk/

8th October - Spotlight - Reading Writing And More - http://stephsgrn.wordpress.com/

9th October - Guest Post - Pure Jonel - http://purejonel.blogspot.co.uk/

10th October - Review - The Book Junkie - http://thereaderhaven.wordpress.com/
10th October - Guest Post - My World - http://stephsgrn.blogspot.co.uk/

11th October - Spotlight - Love Books? Blog Books! - http://lovebooksblogbooks.blogspot.co.uk/

Thursday 19 September 2013

Coming Soon!!!


A Rangers Tale book tour starts today! I'm on the 24th September :D

Here's the other stops:

19th September - Spotlight - Horsham Writers Circle - http://horshamwriters.co.uk/

20th September - Spotlight - Spellbindings - http://www.spellbindingsblog.com/

23rd September - Spotlight - The Cro’s Nest - http://p45crok.wordpress.com/

24th September - Spotlight - Love Books? Blog Books! - http://lovebooksblogbooks.blogspot.co.uk/?zx=ce4c1b4c01c8e4a9

25th September - Spotlight - Read Around Sue - http://readaroundsue.blogspot.co.uk/

26th September - Spotlight - Author M.M. Shelley - http://www.mmshelley.com/

27th September - Spotlight - Writer’s Fun Zone - http://www.writersfunzone.com/blog/
27th September - Spotlight - Wendy’s Bookcase - http://wendysbookcase.com/

30th September - Spotlight - The Council Blog - http://jscouncil.com/site/the-council-blog/
30th September - Review - Pandragon Dan - http://www.pandragondan.co.uk/apps/blog

1st October - Spotlight - Decadent Decisions - http://wlynnchantale-decadentdecisions.blogspot.co.uk/
1st October - Review - The One Saga - http://www.theonesaga.com/

2nd October - Spotlight - Author Lynn Reynolds - http://lynnreynolds.wordpress.com/blog/
2nd October - Review - Author Lynn Reynolds - http://lynnreynolds.wordpress.com/blog/

The Great Equinox Fall Release Hop!!

 

Welcome to my part in The Great Equinox Fall Release Hop!!!


Hello and Welcome to my stop on The Great Fall Equinox Release Day Hop!!  I am giving away An Engagement Challenge by Kiru Taye!! Just leave your name and address in the comments :D
 
A big thank you to Victoria Danann and her newest addition Gathering Storm for our huge grand prize:  



LISTOPIA One More Chapter’s Top Books of September 
The Order of the Black Swan, Book 5. 
Release date September 19th, 90k words 

GENRE: fantasy romance, scifi romance, paranormal romance 

"…a complete rollercoaster ride.”- Hooked on Books 

"...sexy, very exciting, a really fun read." -Vampire Romance Books.com 

"…like a many layered dessert." - A Tale of Two Books. 

“…a must read.” – Fangs Wands & Fairy Dust 


READING THIS SERIAL SAGA IN ORDER HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Try before you buy. Book 1, My Familiar Stranger, is permafree everywhere. 

Legendary Black Swan knight, Sir Engel Storm, is REALLY not himself. B Team reunites to try and preserve his reputation. Jefferson Unit is left defended by a skeleton crew of scoundrels when Ralengclan launch an assassination attempt on Elora Laiken. This book explores two age old questions. Do you believe in destiny? Do you think any part of it is predetermined by fate? 

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Love's a Witch by Hope Welsh 
Underneath It All by Cassandra Carr 
From Chemo...with Love by Teresa Jones 
Lust Emergency: Uniform Encounters 3 by Morticia Knight 
Halo's Wish by Sharon Kleve 
Wunder, Book 2: Reunion 
Fractured Legacy by Skye Callahan 
Pink Girl by Kate Baum 
Speakeasy Dead by Vicky Loebel 
Burlesque! Le Cirque d'Amour by Michelle Fox 
Vampire's Fortune, Fortune Teller's Curse by Kara Ashley Dey 
Leap of Faith by Michelle Cary 
The Heart of a Hunter by Natalie-Nicole Bates 
The Sheikh's Crowning by Gemma Juliana 
A Knight of Passion by Tarah Scott 
Wicked Secrets by Eliza Lloyd 
Loco, Razer 8 and Ghost by P.T Macais 
Alpha by Fierce Dolan 
Tunneling For Revenge by Travis K. Sharpe 
Fast Balls by Tara Lain 
Bedroom Games by Charity Parkerson 
Armed and Desired by DC Stone 
Consume Me by Paige Matthews 


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Tuesday 17 September 2013

Apologies

Friends.....

I wanted to apologise for not being around much lately.

Things have been hectic over the last 2 weeks with the kids going back to school, and me trying to get back in to a routine. It's worse now as my son is at playgroup in the morning from 19.15-10.45, so by the time I've dropped him off and get home, I've not got long before I have to leave to pick him up again (its a 10/15 minute walk). Then have to rush home, get him to quickly eat some lunch, before the school bus comes for him at 12pm!! It's a mad rush in here sometimes!

To make things worse, I've been feeling a bit under the weather lately and this morning have woken with a full blown cold!! I'm hoping it goes by the end of the week as me and the OH were supposed to be going out on Friday night to see a live band with some friends.

Anyway, I apologise for not being around much, and I haven't even been reading much either as I just can't seem to get my head in a book properly.

Hopefully things will be back on track soon!!!

Dee xxx

Thursday 12 September 2013

20 This or That Questions with... Xandra James!!


Well hey there!

Xandra James is joining me for my 20qs this week. Lets see what answers she has!!



Food
Sweet or savoury? Always Sweet
Salad or sandwich? Sandwich
Macdonalds or Burger King? Ick. Erm, do I have to choose? I guess the fries in BK. You don't have to choose :) but the fries in BK are pretty good :D
White meat or red meat? Probably red meat.

Entertainment
Bon Jovi or Guns n Roses? Ooh, this is tough. I loved both when I was younger. Err, probably GnR. I love the original GnR, but Bon Jovi are more my kinda band!
Movie or book? Depends on my mood, but I love falling in to a book.
Movies or TV shows? Probably movies.
Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter for me.
Damon or Stefan Salvatore? Who are these people?? I am in shock with how many people don't watch Vampire Diaries!!!
True Blood or Vampire Diaries? I've seen a couple of episodes of TB, so I guess True Blood.
Friends or Sex and the City? Friends.
Star Wars or Star Trek? Probably Star Trek, unless it's the original Star Wars with Hans Solo

Random
Dominance or submission? Dominance but depends ;) ;)
Kisses or hugs? Hugs
Bath or shower? Bathwith lots of bubble.
Call or text? Text. I hate having to ring people and be sociable! Haha, I'm the same sometimes!
Date night: stay in or go out? Stay in with my hubby!
Singing or dancing? Another tough one I'll do both badly but I guess I prefer singing.
Vanilla or kink? Vanilla with just a hint of sauce ;) mmm, chocolate sauce!!
Cotton or satin? Cotton.

Anything you'd like to add, or anything new you'd like to tell us about while you're here?

Thanks for having me here today, Dee. I'm putting my marketing hat on now and saying sign up for new releases over at my website. Dirty Tricks is releasing soon and you won't want to miss it! ;)

Short Blurb:

Cat was desperate, but pretending to be a ghost to stop the renovation on the neighbouring manor house was a new low even for her. All she needed to do, though, was slow down the renovation and figure out a way to make the owner pay for stealing her family home years before. Everything was perfect until a new guy arrived on site, turning her plans for revenge upside down, and her body to a puddle of lusty mush. But when she finds out the secret he's been keeping, will their attraction be strong enough to hold them together? Or will family ties tear them apart?

Thanks so much for stopping by Xandra!!!!

About me:   Multi-published author, Xandra James, has always wanted to write romance books. Even when she was sneaking peaks at the hot bits, too young to fully appreciate them, she dreamt of writing her own.
Now, older and wiser, she's got the opportunity to project her slightly dark and wacky, British sense of humour onto others, whilst still writing the hot bits - bonus!
When not writing, Xandra is thinking of excuses as to why she shouldn't be doing the housework, looking after a husband and cats that refuse to pick up after themselves and climbing the mountain in her house that's affectionately called her tbr pile.
She currently holds the crown for Queen Procrastinator – something she's very proud of – so you can usually find her online, somewhere, when she really should be writing.