Congratulations go to Stephanie, the winner of Preja Vu from the Fill-Your-Ereader Blog Tour yesterday. Also, I drew a winner for my weekly ebook giveaway, and congrats go to Andrea who chose Retreat. (Good choice, since Andrea is the heroine’s name in Retreat!)
This morning I was pleasantly surprised to find a smiley face in my in-box. Preja Vu was read by Seriously Reviewed. This reviewer gave Preja Vu a 9 for the story, and another 9 for presentation, for a final score of 18/20. Here is the review:
“HOLY CRAP!!! Let me start by saying that I was skeptical when I first grabbed this one. Though the blurb was interesting it didn’t just reach out and grab me by the nose…..BUT once I got started reading, I just couldn’t stop!!!
What a nifty little mystery with some sexiness right smack dab in the middle! By page 30 I thought I had it all figured out. I was sure I knew who the bad guy was and I was just waiting for the shoe to drop. BOY HOWDY did I get thrown a curve ball!
Ms Coca, *SNAPS* you did a great job! Totally kept me involved and interested and then WHAM! gave me a big shock! LOVED IT! I will be looking for your name in the future ”
Thank you Seriously Reviewed! I’m glad you enjoyed Preja Vu. Scroll down a bit for a small excerpt and pictures of Trevor Kearney, the hero who falls hard for Ryann.
We’re already planning a weekend-long blog tour for Valentine’s weekend, so you’ll be able to spend time with your honey, and also get in on some great eye candy and amazing ebook prizes. More information to follow, so keep checking back, or click on that little rss feed there in the upper right hand corner of this blog page. No…a little to the right….yeah there ya go.
Alright, back to the word processor, the characters are calling.
Welcome to my blog! You should have come from Ella Drake’s site, and if you’re just stumbling across this post, head on over to Paige Tyler’s place, that’s where the fun began. I hope you take some time to look around. My contribution to the grand prize is a copy of my contemporary romantic suspense Préjà Vu. Ryann can see the future, and one night she gets a glimpse of a steamy encounter with Trevor Kearney. Here is a tiny excerpt, and a picture of how I see Trevor…just to get your imaginations going. See those green eyes? I’m a sucker for green eyes…
“Please!”
Ryann was sitting upright in her bed. The sheet fell away from her to pool at her waist. She had no idea if she actually shouted the one word, or if it had been part of the dream, but it woke her just the same.
She gathered the sheet into a moist wad at her chest. She was shivering. Cold? No, she was covered with perspiration, even the tee shirt she wore was damp.
Oh yes … a dream. A wonderful dream. It was sinful in its eroticism, alarming with its clarity. Ryann closed her eyes to replay it. It began with sound only. Blackness surrounded her.
She was lying in bed. Completely nude. A heavy arm was wrapped around her, a wall of masculinity pressed against her back. She was being slowly awakened by a playful tongue batting against her earlobe.
“Mmm … Trevor?”
“Yes ma’am. At your service,” his low voice rumbled through the stillness.
She grinned, but didn’t open her eyes. “What are you doing?” she moaned.
“Shh … I’m sleeping. I’m having the most amazing dream…”He continued his seduction of her ear, then moved his lips down along the slim line of her neck.
His breath felt hot on her skin. Her temperature rose to match it; blood flooded her from head to toe.
Ryann turned her head to reach his mouth. He met her lips with a kiss filled with carnal energy. His velvety tongue speared into her mouth and stroked hers until she writhed against him in effort to get ever closer. One strong hand slid up her torso until it covered her breast, her nipple puckered in full arousal. When he rolled it between two fingers, she squealed then struggled to turn toward him. Only then did she open her eyes.
So now you know what Ryann saw when she opened her eyes. Not a bad way to wake up, right? Okay, so really this guy’s name is Nic Luhrs, but I’m allowed creative liberties, right?
I’ve had a few dreams that I wish were prophetic… not the showing-up-to-work-without-a-shirt dream…I can do without those.
Also, I’m running a little giveaway of my own. Buy any of my available print books, and go into a weekly drawing for your choice of ebook! Details are here on my GIVEAWAY page. The weekly drawings will only go through the end of February, so do it now!
Okay folks, leave your comments, and it’s on to the next stop on our tour, which is Pinching Abe’s blog.
Don’t get any crazy ideas, Abe isn’t one of our hotties…
Don’t you just love flashing?? You’re welcome to stay here and see when this guy will drop the sign, but I’ve been watching carefully for the past few hours, and I can’t get him to flinch.
You should have just come from Christa Paige’s blog for chapter nine of each story. This is the last stop on the tour, but the fun will continue back at the Silver Expressions Blog, or feel free to join us all as we rehash the flash, and engage in some other Holiday spirit where Gem Sivad is having a Holiday open house in her Chat Room.
If you’re just stumbling across this post, make sure you go back to the beginning, because you really don’t want to read the comments here, you’ll want the full effect. Ten authors and ten progressive stories…that’s like ten Christmas presents!
You must be eighteen or older to continue reading this sexy adult material. Click on the comments below, and then we’ll head over to Gem’s chat room for the post flash celebration!
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Okay, I’m no professional reviewer, but I just finished reading this novel, and it deserves a shout out.
Bastina’s Necklace is a sci-fi erotic romance with a pirate, a princess, an interracial love affair, action, adventure, and… geez, what more could you ask for? Here’s a little synopsis (Don’t worry, no spoilers)
The Galactic League of Planets created a terraformed world for the Bastinans. They also provided the biggest and fastest space vessel ever built to transport them to their new home. Princess Anleen decided that the space-ark could be put to better use. She defies the law and even her own father the King when she quietly steers the ark toward her home planet. She is determined to prove once and for all that the legend known as planet Bastina isn’t just a fairytale.
When Captain Dirk Roberts seeks safe haven at the doomed planet Aznate, he’s only looking for a hot shower, a drink or three at the last spacer bar on the edge of known civilization, and repairs for his ship. What he finds instead is Anleen, the golden-haired princess with a plan. She’s dead set on finding her lost people, and he can’t seem to keep away from her long enough to deny her anything, including his assistance. Now…if only he believed that her fairytale could come true, perhaps he could help her rewrite the ending.
Intriguing? Yeah it is. Would you like to read my unofficial review? Continue Reading…
Chloe Barnes thought her marriage to a wealthy politician would be the stuff of fairy tales. Instead, he took advantage of her naiveté and used her as a plaything to fulfill his twisted sexual needs. Ten years is enough. She returns to Bellhaven Island to sell the summer cottage she inherited, hoping the money will buy her freedom—and custody of her daughters.
Fisherman Dustin McDougal never forgot the childhood crush he once had on the fairy-like Chloe. The woman she’s become has a haunted look that brings his feelings back, stronger than ever…with a mature edge. Along with all his protective instincts.
Their passion blows stronger than a Maine nor’easter, awakening Chloe to the joy of true love. Yet it may not be strong enough to free her from the past…
Warning: This title contains politicians doing all sorts of nasty things and flashbacks of male domination. It also features hot sex on a boat, hot sex in an attic, hot sex on a work bench…you get the idea. Want to read a very sexy excerpt? Continue Reading…
Welcome blog hoppers! You should have come from Juniper Bell’s blog, and the tour started at Trina M. Lee’s place, so if you’re just stumbling on this post, be sure to start there!
Yeah, I know they don’t have anything to do with the holidays. I was going to add some bows and ribbon, or maybe a Santa hat, but I couldn’t bring myself to cover anything. I like to think of them as Christmas angels.
Also, I’ve just GOT to plug my web designer’s contest. One lucky winner will receive a website design or redesign and a year of hosting! Today’s the last day to enter that contest, so hurry! Run over there and sign up. Quick and easy! HartShine Designs
Then pop back here and leave your comment to be entered in the drawing, where I’m giving away a copy of my romantic suspense Preja Vu. Now…on to the next blog, which is the Silver Expressions blog, affectionately known as the SEx blog, where Liquid Silver authors take turns blogging. Today we’ll have a special treat, Roscoe James is hosting SEx. See you there! http://www.liquidsilverbooks.com/blog/
Monday 11/23, Trina M. Lee’s book The Wicked Kiss will be released to the world. I’m posting this now so that just in case you haven’t yet, you have time to read the first in the Alexa O’Brien series Once Bitten.
The Wicked Kiss is not your daughter’s vampire story. These guys don’t live on V-8 and iron supplements. They are monsters. Hence the word “Vampire”. Alexa can hold her own though. See the two men behind Alexa? Shaz is a sweet but alpha werewolf, and Arys is a (not so sweet and) powerful vampire, but he does have a soft spot for Alexa. Even from the cover you can sense the tension between the trio, and with three powerful protagonists, you’ll be wondering, who’s protecting who? Following is a blurb and excerpt straight from the author. The buy link will be active Monday evening. Keep yourselves busy until then by reading Once Bitten. Also, on Monday at 6:30pm EST, I’ll be joining the author in a release day chat. Please stop by and visit!
When two men share the heart of the same woman, it doesn’t take long for the drama to escalate. Alexa O’Brien’s two lovers have been at each other’s throats. The fact that one is her wolf mate and the other a vampire bonded to her by power, only increases the tension. She fears being forced to choose between them, knowing it’s something she cannot do.
Due to the bond she shares with her vampire lover, Arys Knight, Alexa has more power than she knows how to handle. It isn’t long before power hungry creatures are drawn to her, including Arys’ sire, Harley Kayson. Believing he is entitled to her, Harley makes it his personal mission to get a taste of Alexa for himself, whether she likes it or not. If he doesn’t kill her, she just might wish that he had.
Now, I’m not telling you this just so you’ll be jealous, but I’ve read this book, and you should be.
Wolf’s Tender releases Monday 11/16/09. I’ve got the buy link hooked to that book cover there which will be active Monday evening.
This one of those books that sticks with you even after you finish. Charlie Wolf McCallister *swoon* has just the right amount of cocky stoicism and loving tenderness, you’ll fall for him, maybe even before Naomi Parker does.
Those of you who’ve read Intimate Strangers already know what a master Gem Sivad is at historical western romances. One of the best things about Wolf’s Tender…it’s book one of a series. Thank you Gem!
Rough and tough Charlie Wolf McCallister knows he needs to get laid, when even a spinster school teacher with a sharp tongue, starts looking good to him. But, cad that he is, he operates on the philosophy that a bird in hand is better than no bird at all. And so he offers to trade service for—servicing.
When Naomi Parker’s students are snatched from their school by marauding Comancheros, she can’t believe that she hid like a coward and let it happen. The only way to ease her conscience, and get the girls home safely, is to hire half-Kiowa bounty hunter, Charlie Wolf McCallister. His price seems a bit steep, to prim and proper Naomi who must choose between her virtue and her students’ lives.
When one straight-laced spinster, tenders her body, to one cynical sometimes savage, the unexpected bounty, is love.Click HERE for a spicy excerpt (o-18)
Visit Gem’s website to see what else she’s got up her sleeve. Congrats Gem on the release! I’ve got my brandy ready for the celebration!
I promised to update here with the new print version of Retreat. It’s all done, and does it ever look good. Again, many thanks to Amanda Kelsey, who worked her cover magic again, and created a full wrap.
I do love epublishing. It’s environmentally responsible, easier on the pocket book, and provides immediate gratification. Still, seeing my baby on paper makes me feel like a proud new mommy.
Retreat is available now as a POD now (click on the book) and coming soon to online bookstores.
Today’s the day! Release day for my contemporary western romance.
Retreat is set in the somewhat fictionalV-Bar guest ranch in the Snowy Range Mountains in southern Wyoming. Andria has returned to the ranch after ten years, not expecting to find Jake still there. It was just a fling a decade ago, surely she can keep her head on straight for a few weeks now.
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Congratulations go to Stephanie, the winner of Preja Vu from the Fill-Your-Ereader Blog Tour yesterday. Also, I drew a winner for my weekly ebook giveaway, and congrats go to Andrea who chose Retreat. (Good choice, since Andrea is the heroine’s name in Retreat!)
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Don’t you just love flashing?? You’re welcome to stay here and see when this guy will drop the sign, but I’ve been watching carefully for the past few hours, and I can’t get him to flinch.
Looking for a great read while you relax after spending a day at the mall? Or maybe you browsed bookstore after bookstore looking for a perfect gift…
