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Sunday, 19 May 2013

Blog reflections :D

I've seen a few people do this recently, so I thought it was time I do a reflections post.

My blog has been up and running now for 9 months now, and it has been fantastic. Here are some of the stuff thats happened over those 9 months:

My blog started out with little hope of readers, it was mostly a place for me to review books I was reading, and for me to look at. At 9am today I have had 7,481 page views! Yesterday I got my most page views on one day, which was 200! >>>>

I have met some fantastic authors via my blog, and they have been really great agreeing to do guest spots for me, answering my '20 This or That Questions', sending me books for free for review, allowing me to guest on their blogs, friending me on GoodReads, Signing books for me (which you can find pics of here) and basically being there whenever I've had a question or just needed something. I won't name names or I'll be here forever, but those people know who they are and I hope they know I am really grateful to them :)

I have 32 followers! I know 32 may not seem a big number to some, but to me it's great! And considering none of them are family or friends I've had to bribe to follow (lol, I wouldn't bribe anyone really!) I'm very happy :D

I have joined with Breathless Press Publishers to host a few authors and their new releases, and promote some authors and their books, which has been great, and has gotten my blog more views.

I decided that I do want to write, and started on 3 novels (which are taking their time, but will get there!), and have occasionally posted snippets via The Nuthouse Scribblers Sexy Snippets Sunday. This also made me pluck up the courage to post some of my short writings on my blog (find the links here), and have had some great feedback on them!

I gave a bad review, which I hated writing, but it has to be done I suppose. I did send my apologies to the author, but didn't get much of a reply :/

I contacted an author and for the first time, had to admit defeat with his book. I apologised lots and explained that I had tried twice, but just could not get into the book. He was very kind and told me not to worry, and if I didn't like it, I didn't like it! This made me realise it is ok to let people know that you didn't like something they wrote, and you don't ever have to be nasty over it!

I have had my reviews posted on Breathless Press blog, and have guested on a few blogs myself :D

And via the blog, I have found a new love in the genre of erotic fiction :D So I thank my blog for bringing these books into my life!

A lot of stuff has happened as you can see, and hopefully it will keep coming! So I just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to all my followers, readers and friends for keep coming back, and keeping my blog afloat!

Saturday, 18 May 2013

Breathless Press Presents: A Celebration For Armed Forces Day REVIEW A Soldier's Woman by Ava Delany

BREATHLESS PRESS PRESENTS

A SOLDIER'S WOMAN: THE BEGINNINGS SERIES, BOOK 1 BY AVA DELANY

18th May 2013

This post is part of Breathless Press' 'A Celebration for Armed Forces' Day. People everywhere have signed up to join in, promote and review a 'Forces based' book, and dedicate their post to a branch of their Armed Forces.

I have dedicated my post to The British Army. Every member of any Armed Forces does an amazing job, and one that none of us should ever forget. I am constantly in awe of these people, as I know it's not something I could do, but for them to fight for our countries, to fight for what they believe, is fantastic, and they deserve all the recognition they can get.

The UK's military role in Afghanistan since 2001 has brought with it a heavy human toll. Members of the Army, RAF, Royal Marines and special forces have lost their lives in the fight against the Taliban. These 444 extremely brave men and women deserve a special mention.

So here is to all those out there now fighting for us, all those who have fought in the past, and for all those who have lost their lives protecting our country.

Now onto the book I have chosen to review

A Soldier's Woman by Ava Delany

I read this in one sitting, it's a good short story, but not as short as Avas flirt series :) I really enjoyed it. The whole spin the bottle thing at the start was fun, and you can tell it is going to land on Jenelle and Ron! 15 minutes of heaven in a closet? What fun! I really thought this was a nice story, but it did have it's sad parts. Ron leaving to join the army was upsetting, and you can really feel the fondness between the characters at this point. I can't wait to get my hands on the next in the series now!

Title: A Soldier’s Woman

Series: The Beginnings

Author: Ava Delany

Genre: Erotika

Heat Rating: 3

Publisher: Breathless Press

Formats Available In: All eBook formats

Word Count: 6.723

Blurb: Janelle spent her high school years and beyond fantasizing about Ron. Now, thanks to a game of spin the bottle, her fantasy is becoming reality. Prequel to A Soldier's Return.

Janelle was a chubby and awkward teen in love with the most popular guy from her high school. She's in college now, and her heart still can't let him go even though he's heading off to the army and out of her life. Janelle has once last chance to see him again, but he'd never give her the time of day... would he? When she finds herself drawn into a game of spin the bottle with the man of her dreams, she finds out how wrong she is.

Ron admires Janelle as much for her spunk as he always has for her well-endowed figure. And when the sweetly shy girl shows her wild side, he can't think of anything other than possessing her—mind, body, and soul.

Book Links:

Excerpt:

"Oooh. Into the closet," the redhead chanted.

"Into the closet." The others shouted with him, and Debbie nudged her shoulder, joining in.

Janelle glanced at Debbie, then back at Ron, who came towering toward her. His wide shoulders and dark looks made her think of an Arabic sheik. For an instant, she imagined him throwing her over his shoulder, hauling her back to his pillowed bed, and making passionate love to her in its soft confines. But this was reality, not fantasy.

He extended his hand and she took it, pressing to her feet without putting much weight on him. She didn't want to make her weight any more obvious than it needed to be; though just the touch of his fingers made her feel lighter than air. Lighter than the clouds.

She glided on those clouds to the closet, the taunting chants of the crowd nearly inaudible. In this moment, only the strength of his fingers and the intensity of his gaze existed.

When she crossed the threshold she nearly turned and bolted back out. What if something happened in this room? What if it didn't?

The shadowy room—brightened only by a small nightlight—terrified and excited her. What would she do? What could she do? He wouldn't want to touch her... Wouldn't even want to look at her. Why would he? The door closed behind them and laughter flooded from the crack at the base.

She turned to face him, and her breath hitched. He smelled as good as he looked, and even in the dim light, his bright blue eyes sparkled.

Janelle opened her mouth, but it took a moment before the words would move past her quivering lips. "We can just wait in here for a few minutes, then go out again. We don't have to do anything."

He smiled, raising an eyebrow.

She took a shaky breath, lifting her chin a notch to get the air past the hitch in her throat.

"And why wouldn't we?" He stepped into her.

About The Author:

Ava Delany is the alter ego, the dark and erotic side of April Dawn. Come into her world and play in the dark.

Friday, 17 May 2013

Review books

I need to get a wriggle on!

I will still be accepting books for review from any author who wishes to send me one ;) but... I have a quite a few now to review, so if anyone else wishes me to review their book, it will take me a little while to get round to it.

Here's my list of review books I have to get through at the moment:

The Billionaires Unwanted Virgin by Doris O'Connor
Blue House Moon by Anglica Dawson
Blue House Moon: Kitten by Angelica Dawson
The Ravaged Fairy (Book 2) by Anna Keraleigh
Fairy Unbroken (book 3) by Anna Keraleigh
Menage a Fariy (book 4) by Anna Keraleigh
Fairy Prey (book 5) by Anna Keraleigh
Princess of Death by Renee Travis
Take me Now by Nancy Jardine
Manogomy Twist by Nancy Jardine
Tethers by Jack Croxall
A Leap of Faith by R Brennan

Quite a list huh?!

Anyway, keep 'em coming my way, I will get round to them....eventually!!!

NEW RELEASE!!! BREATHLESS PRESS PRESENTS FOR ALL TIME BY J.M. POWERS 17th May 2013

BREATHLESS PRESS PRESENTS

FOR ALL TIME BY J.M. POWERS

17th May 2013

Title: For All Time

Author: J.M. Powers

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 1

Publisher: Breathless Press

Formats Available In: All eBook formats

Word Count: 13,762

Release Date: 17th May 2013

ISBN: 978-1-77101-994-1

RRP: 1.99

Blurb: When Sage stumbles across a man hanging by his coat in a tree, she's torn between fear and curiosity. He introduces himself as Sir Cade, and though his English accent sends a tingle through her, Sage finds his Renaissance clothing and archaic choice of words odd. An accidental touch sends a jolt of inexplicable electricity through her and after they kiss, Sage finds herself on an enchanted adventure filled with medieval mayhem and the possibility of a new life. Will Sage go out on a limb and believe in the magic he professes? Or will she remain rooted to her time without him?

Book Links:

Breathless Press

Excerpt:

"Shit." She removed her hand, but the after effect still resonated within her. Showered in the sensation, yet oddly chilled without the warmth of his touch, an involuntary shiver ran through her. "Who the hell are you?" she whispered.

"C-Cade. Sir Cade—of Surrey." His eyes clouded. "Damnation, woman, are ye a witch?"

Despite the seriousness of the moment, she couldn't help but smile. "A witch? Um, definitely not. I think it's you." She braced herself. "Watch." As soon as she laced her fingers through his, he sucked in a breath.

Her eyelids twitched then closed, and she fell into the depths. The pulse of pleasure, like a bubble of air in a pond, slowly rose and popped at the surface of her mind then rippled. It felt...right.

"Pray thee! Ye must cease this." Cade slipped from her grasp, his eyes wide.

She gasped at the sudden disconnection. "I didn't do...whatever that was."

He took several steps back, his eyes nearly black with...was that fury? "Ye harbor power over my...emotions."

Oh, that wasn't fury she imagined, but passion.

"I—" What could she say? It was as if there was an electric current pulsing through him. One that singed the very core of her and made her quake with need. Her heart quickened at the thought of his fingers running over her body, searing her with his touch. She had no doubt it could ignite into something truly magical. Kiss him, a voice inside her urged. Surprised by the thought, she almost followed through. Who was this strange man with electrifying hands?

"Is Surrey a planet?" she blurted. "Are you an alien?" The shock created stupidity, the only explanation for her ignorant remark. "I mean, where is Surrey?"

He tilted his head, a crooked smile conflicting with his furrowed brow. "I dare not ask what an alien is. Or a planet for that matter. But, I assure ye, Surrey is here in England."

It took a moment for his words to sink in. "Oh, Cade." She took his hand, but he snatched it away. She eyed the muscles straining against his shirt when he ran his hand over his face. She wanted to rip his friggin' clothes off. "You're in New York."

"York, England?"

Shit, the hope in his eyes was painful. She hated to snuff it out. "No. Upstate New York." His blank stare made her continue. "Have you heard of Grand Island?" Still nothing. "In between Niagara Falls and Buffalo?"

He slumped to the forest floor. "Hell's teeth," he whispered. "'Tis not a place I have ever heard of."

"Well, the island is tiny, but surely you've heard of Niagara Falls?" Her giggle cut short at the shake of his head. "Oh shit." She sat beside him. "You're teasing me, right?"

He raked his fingers through his hair. "I jest not."

A thought gnawed at the edge of her mind. A weird, outlandish thought. "Okay." She opened her mouth, clamped it shut, then tried again. "Now let me get this straight. You're from England."

"Aye." He propped his elbows on his knees and cradled his face.

"And you've never heard of New York?" Her words sounded wooden, even to her own ears.

"Or the place of falls." His hair draped over his face. She wanted to brush it aside to see if he was smiling. Messing with her. Anything to ease her racing heart.

About The Author:

J.M. Powers is the alter ego of a woman named Jeannie. Jeannie works a day job while J.M. creates new adventures in the romance genre.

J.M. lives on an island in upstate New York where she tolerates the harsh winters and relishes rare sunny days.

Jeannie, a mother of five, is proficient at crust-free tuna sandwiches, Buffalo chicken wings, and embarrassing her kids by wearing skinny jeans to the grocery store.

Both women juggle between work, play, teaching teenagers to drive, and writing romance novels. Though the days can be hectic and schedules full, everything falls together without broken bones or hearts.

You can find this multi-published author at the following links:

Facebook

J.M. Powers Romance

Five For Fiction

Manic Readers Author Page

Amazon Author page

BREATHLESS PRESS PRESENTS HIS SECRET DANCER BY FABERGE NOSTROMO 17th May 2013

BREATHLESS PRESS PRESENTS

HIS SECRET DANCER BY FABERGE NOSTROMO

17th May 2013

Title: His Secret Dancer

Author: Faberge Nostromo

Genre: Adonis

Heat Rating: 4

Publisher: Breathless Press

Formats Available In: All eBook formats

Word Count: 34,000

Blurb: Dan's drab life is a world away from his secret life as Danielle, the burlesque star of Tomasz's transvestite nightclub, Trans-Action.

Having found 'her' inner T girl as a student, Danielle has discovered the power of her femininity and her talent to entice and excite—but she realizes that Dan's life is losing the passion it once had.

As Danielle's relationship with Tomasz takes her deeper into both her lover and his world, encountering passions neither thought they dare explore, demure Francine is too often left to her own devices and desires. Her only release is in the fantasies inspired by the customers who pass through her life and her patisserie.

Does she want a man in her life or a woman? Or both...

Seeing her man exploring her wardrobe she decides to embrace the power of her own sexuality. Then a sizzling encounter with Tomasz unlocks the vixen in her and sets their two worlds on a collision course.

Can Dan bring Dan's world and Danielle's together—especially when he discovers Danielle's secret lover secretly loving Francine?

Or will Tomasz come between them both?

Book Links:

Excerpt:

Tomasz gazed at her, barely able to breathe, let alone speak. Her half closed eyes burned into him. He gazed deep into them for a moment, falling into them, then his attention fell to her hand, still resting on the damp silk mound of her pussy.Her breathing was labored and heavy, her lips, soft and red, parted. His hand cupped the bulge in his perfectly pressed trousers, slowly stroking along the length of its hardness but he couldn't stop.

Her eyes locked onto the movement of his hand. A smile that was halfway between an angel and a slut spread over her face. She looked up and her eyes met his again, hers burning with a fire that held his gaze, and she slipped her fingers inside the dampness of her panties, gently sliding a single fingertip over her still pulsing clit. A soft moan escaped her parted lips like a whispered invitation.

He stepped forward and cupped her face in his hands, gazing even deeper into the post orgasmic haze of the infinite depths of her green eyes. She looked up at him, inviting his kiss, wordlessly, and with her other hand reached for his hand, the hand that was slowly, rhythmically, rubbing up and down the aching need of his rigid cock. She flattened her palm on his and moved with him.

They kissed, no words needed, his mouth on hers, but hers the more powerful, needing to own and control his mouth, her tongue seeking out his. Her hand pressed against his, taking control of his movement now, slowing it so that she could feel how long and hard he was. And he was, so very hard, and long. She wanted that, she needed that, in her, fucking her. She pulled his hand up over his confined erection, slowly, so that they both felt the total extent of his arousal, and then pushed it more forcefully down and out of the way. He complied totally with her direction .He was hers now, hers to play with, to use. The kiss intensified, and her fingers unzipped him, reaching in, finding and grasping him. She felt the wet silky tip of his cock under her fingers as she undid his belt with her other hand, unbuttoning and freeing it so that she could wrap her fingers around the full length of him.

Then he lifted her, his hands on her hips, up onto the tabletop, and pulled himself closer to her. She responded, wrapping her legs around his waist as her fingers eased aside the wet silk of her panties. She guided the moist head of his cock to rub against her clit, still tingling and pulsing, before she slid it lower to rest, achingly, against her pussy lips. She denied him entry, her hot, wet labia brushing, teasing him. Her hand wrapped around him stopped him from thrusting into her, despite his burning desire now to just fuck her hard and fast and unload his tight balls deep inside her. She kept him there, for just a few seconds that seemed like hours to him. She let him enjoy the wet kiss of her pussy lips on the moist tip of his cock, savoring the moment before she let his thickness disappear into her, before she let him become enclosed in the hot, wet embrace of her cunt. She was going to ride him to heaven and he was going to love every second of it.

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20/05/2013 - Pure Jonel - http://purejonel.blogspot.ca/

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23/05/2013 - Read Between The Lines - http://rbtlreviews.com

23/05/2013 - Read 2 Review - http://read2review.com

24/05/2013 - Wicked Readings By Tawania - http://www.wickedreadingsbytawania.blogspot.co.uk/

About The Author:

Bio

Faberge Nostromo grew up in the East End of London before escaping to East Anglia. He has been a civil servant, a tea boy, sound engineer, a librarian and an IT consultant but always knew that he was a writer. He now lives deep in the heart of Suffolk with his wife, son and too many guitars

Thursday, 16 May 2013

20 This or That Questions with..... R Brennan!!!

Well hello again :)

Today R Brennan is over visiting to answer the 20 questions. Give hre a wave people!

*Waves* Welcome!!

Food

Sweet or savoury?

Sweet for sure. Well, unless it's bacon. I can't say no to bacon... No meat lover can say no to bacon!

Salad or sandwich?

Sandwich, usually. Though my diet could probably use a few more salads.

Macdonalds or Burger King?

McDonalds for me. But, sometimes I think that is just a matter of convenience, since there are two McD's close to my work and one BK (and that one is next door to one of the two McDonalds. I'm very practical in my junk food addiciton. :) Practicality always comes into it!

White meat or red meat?

Red meat (Damn, these questions make me look extremely unhealthy) Its ok! Red meat is the best :)

Entertainment

Bon Jovi or Guns n Roses?

Really, neither -- but if I had to pick, I think I would go with Guns and Roses.

Movie or book?

I like them both, really. But, I would prefer to read the book before the movie if both are available. Each has its place. I prefer the book before the movie too

Movies or TV shows?

I like my weekly shows. Until the season ends, that is. Then I'm a little grumpy I have to wait for more new episodes. Oh I know what you mean!!

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?

While I like Harry Potter quite a bit, I have to go with Lord of the Rings on this one.

Damon or Stefan Salvatore?

Hehe.. I don't know who either of them are. Am I missing something good? Yes you are indeed!

True Blood or Vampire Diaries?

I've not seen either of them, so I couldn't say.

Friends or Sex and the City?

Friends. Definitely.

Star Wars or Star Trek?

Star Trek for me. Live long and prosper :)

Random

Dominance or submission?

For me, submission. For my partner, Dominance all the way. *wink* ;)

Kisses or hugs?

Long, slow, sensual kisses. *nods* yup yup.

Bath or shower?

Shower. But, mostly because we don't have a bathtub. A hot tub, yes. I go for that when I get a soaking zen.

Call or text?

I should be saying call, since I think we don't talk to each other enough these days, but if I am being honest, I do text more often than calling.

Date night: stay in or go out?

Stay in. I am a home body, hang out and relax type.

Singing or dancing?

I wish I could sing...but I really am terrible. I'm not much for dancing.

Vanilla or kink?

Kink all the way.

Cotton or satin?

Hrmmm... Cotton clothing and satin bindings at playtime? Good answer ;)

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

I'm super excited that the sequel to Faith's Gift will be released by Evernight Publishing in May. Really looking forward to sharing more of my favorite dominant, Richard Halstead.

Thanks so much for having me. I really loved the questions and had a blast answering them all.

You're very welcome R! Come back anytime!

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Angelica Dawson is here.. and she's looking for reviewers :D

Please give a warm welcome to Angelica Dawson! She's here today to promote 2 of her books, 'Blue Moon House', and it's prequel 'Kitten'. And..... she would like to give away a few copies to people who will give back an honest review, preferably on Amazon, Goodreads, Naughty Nights Press (http://naughtynightspress.com/nnpstore2/) and your blog if you have one.

If you would like to review one of the books, please leave me a comment here with your email address and I'll send your details to Angelica!

Anyway, here are the great books:

Blue Moon House

Blurb: Jocelyn considers herself sexually experienced, a leader and manipulator. She is looking for the next challenge. The rumors surrounding Blue Moon House sound like just the thing she's looking for. Losing her roommate to marriage, she also needs a new place to stay. Hoping to find both in the same entity, she follows the rumors to their source and finds much more than she bargained for, beginning with a discovery that defies her biological science background - vampires.

Excerpt:

Sophia’s blue eyes filled Julia’s swimming vision. Her last command had been to look at her. Her throat was hoarse from screaming in pleasure, in pain; her chest was heaving with the effort of her vaginal contractions, pulling her diaphragm, her thighs; all of her was consumed by the continued climax. Julia whimpered, licking her lips, her mouth dry.

“There you are,” Sophia murmured and the grinding suddenly stopped. Julia fell, sliding to the floor around Sophia’s legs. The vampire picked Julia up easily and laid her on the bed Julia had been leaning against. “You are beautiful, Julia. Remember, you don’t have to join us to continue to come here. This is not an ultimatum, only a choice.” Julia sighed as Sophia slipped an ice chip between her lips. Holding it in her teeth, Julia let the liquid run over her tongue and down her throat while Sophia wiped her down with a wet cloth.
Buy Links:
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
All Romance Ebooks
Naughty Nights Press

Kitten: Prequel to Blue Moon House

How does a twentieth century woman take back control over her own body? By giving that control to the right man.
What if you could have limitless sexual pleasure, at the price of your own blood?
Where does the girl who has done it all go when she wants something new?

Excerpt

Jocelyn splashed water on her face, trying to wash away the semen and the tears. The water was blessedly hot, just short of scalding. She shook her head from side to side. Nails bit into her wrists as her hands were pried away. She found herself staring into Sophia's jewel-like eyes.

“You are fine,” she said with authority. “You are not less. You are not trash. You are proud. You did this. You chose this. You gave and now you have received. This is not a sign you are powerless. It is a sign that you grant power, power that is now and is always yours.”

As she talked, Sophia released Jocelyn's hands and they came down. Her breathing became even and she nodded toward the end.

“You have the final power,” Sophia told her. “One word will end any encounter and you will be safe. You must trust us, or we have nothing more to do here.”

Jocelyn nodded. “Yes, mistress.”

Sophia smiled. “You thought you had moved past this, but it's still part of you. We'll make it an even stronger part. It won't rule you, but it will guide you. It will show you where you still let them have power and help you take it back.”

Buy links:
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
All Romance Ebooks
Naughty Nights Press

Author Bio: Angelica Dawson is the author of Blue Moon House, a vampire BDSM novella, and its prequel, Kitten. She is no stranger to blood sucking hordes, but as an environmental scientist, they are more commonly mosquitoes and black flies than vampires. She has also contributed to Serviced Volume 1 and Campus Sexploits 3. Her blog is a common stage for her flash fiction.

My Links:
Blog - http://angelicadawson.blogspot.com

Facebook - http://facebook.com/authorangelicadawson

Twitter - Http://twitter.com/angelicadawson