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Congratulations to Cari Quinn, a lovely friend I met over at The Wild Rose Press a couple of years ago! Today Cari's second novella from TWRP is released ~ Ex Appeal, book 2 in her Hunk de Jour series.And here's the blurb!
As the webmistress for one of the Northeast’s hottest dating sites, Hunk Du Jour, Jenny Talbot is no stranger to reading the applications of potential clients. But when the latest application that crosses her inbox belongs to Ty Randall, the guy she broke up with a mere twenty-seven days ago, she does a double take. Reading what Ty wants in bed not only gets Jenny hot, it also makes her rethink ending their relationship. All she longed for was a little more spice in the bedroom—okay, a lot more—but he let her go without an argument. Faced with the possibility that Ty may really be moving on, getting her ex back becomes more appealing than ever. But will revealing exactly what she needs allow Jenny to finally experience ultimate pleasure or will she drive away the man she loves for good?
Congrats, Cari!
OMG! I'm so excited! I discovered last night, over at Lisa Loves Books, that the sixth and final Earth's Children novel by Jean M Auel, The Land of Painted Caves, is due for release in March 2011!
I was a teenager when my (future) father-in-law recommended I read Clan of the Cave Bear, the first book in the series about Ayla who lives in prehistoric times. It took another 15 years before I managed to persuade my (by now!) husband to read the books, and more recently my youngest daughter became hooked too. I can't believe it's been eight years already since book 5 hit the shelves. Then again, I'm pretty stunned it's been over thirty years since the first book was published!!!
Earth's Children #6
Huge congratulations to my lovely friend, April Vine, whose book Intrigue in India is out today with The Wild Rose Press!
It's part of the Destination Pleasure Series and is set in the city of Delhi. Here's the blurb:
“All you have to do is disguise yourself, pretend to be me, go to India and meet the man I’m supposed to marry. By the time he realizes you’re not me, I’ll have already eloped…”
After a break up with her boyfriend, Haley Kent agrees to her best friend, Anjali’s madcap plan, hoping mystical India will help her find inner peace. Instead Anjali’s arranged future husband turns out to be a gorgeous Indian God with a touch that scorches.
Rajeev Yuvaraj refuses to be outsmarted by the sexy, blonde, blue-eyed American and devises his own retribution. A bride is what he expected and a bride is what he would get even if it meant handcuffing Haley to his wrist during the marriage ceremony.
But when Haley discovers the true nature of his secret scheme, can Rajeev seduce her back into his arms again?
Destination: Pleasure!
And another week passes!!! I have no idea where the time goes. I did, however, finally manage to finish the love scene that I'd been struggling with for the last two weeks. When I say struggling, it was more that my hero and heroine were enjoying themselves so much it took a while for them to actually hit the furs. And now they've had their fun I'm going to shatter their world (because that's the kind of nice person I am!!!)
I also spent some time tidying up my website (yet again) but I think I've finally cracked it. There really should be a FrontPage for Dummies because it's taken me forever to work out how to use all the various functions!
I also spent some time tidying up my website (yet again) but I think I've finally cracked it. There really should be a FrontPage for Dummies because it's taken me forever to work out how to use all the various functions!
Fun in the Fur
And here it is!!! It's very different from the Forbidden cover! The awesome Marketing dept have decided to brand my Roman/Druid series as "Forbidden" - and I do love how that's tucked into the bottom left hand corner!!I've always loved dark, gothic covers and stories, and although I imagined the cover to Captive would be similar in style and tone to Forbidden (which I think probably most people know by know how much I totally love!!!), the more I look at this cover, the more I realise how completely it captures the tone of the book.
The hero, Bren, is a dark, tortured soul (I love him so much) and that stormy background is perfect for him.
I also think it's slightly worrying just how much I adore that font!!!
I'd love to know - what do you think of this cover?
CAPTIVE ~ Cover Revealed
My very good friend Suzanne Brandyn has her latest book released today from Eternal Press ~ Heat in the Outback. Look at that gorgeous cover! Aren't the colours truly fabulous?
Happy Launch Day, Suz! (And happy birthday - what a great pressie!!!)
Here's the blurb:
The soaring temperature in the Outback is not the only heat Sarah Munro faces when she returns home for her father’s funeral. She wants to settle his affairs, sell the family’s homestead, Munro Cattle Station, and return to Sydney, and her fiancé, as quickly as possible. Sarah doesn’t want anyone to find out what she’d done in the past. She wants to close this chapter of her life for good. Then there will never be a reason to return to this dusty one horse town. She is wrong!
Ethan Wade, her first love is at the homestead. Ethan claims he owns half of Munro Station. Sarah wants him out! As they try to settle their differences, a raging attraction ignites.
Will Sarah and Ethan find each other again as their past explodes before them?
Heat in the Outback
Rose Tattoo Designs - The Meaning Behind the BeautyThe roses is not only famous for its romantic connotations but have been used in more aggressive situations. Two famous families in England have a rose as part of their families symbolism. The Lancaster's emblem is red rose and The York's use white roses in their coat of arms.
One of Britain's dominant parties is symbolized by red rose. (The Labor Party).
Rose tattoo designs have been used as a sign of masculinity. They are not just for women. Take the famous rock band Guns And Roses. Each of its members wears a rose incorporated with a gun.
Rose Tattoo Designs - The Meaning Behind the Beauty
Heart Tattoo Designs For GirlsThe heart holds a special place amongst the lovers. In the same context heart tattoos have been considered as mediums of expressions of feelings and emotions. A heart tattoo has dominated the tattoo world since long time. Both male and female lovers appreciate this tattoo design and are fond of having this.
Many heart tattoos designs bear the name of a loved one in the middle.
Some heart designs would bear the name of a loved one in the middle. This means that there is a strong sense of relationship for the person. And the tattoo reminds of that person. Red colour highlights the image. So there are contrasting shades of red that would create the effect of depth and realness to the final effect.
Heart Tattoo Designs For Girls
Cherry Tattoos - Sweet and Sexy Tattoo For WomenCherry tattoos are very popular among women mainly because its a symbol that can express their femininity and sexuality. They can usually be seen at the sexy parts of the body such as the lower hip, lower back, shoulder blade, breast and even in the groin area.
Cherries are seen as an object of lust, fertility and desire. The deep, ripe red cherry represents the fertility of a woman and the femininity of her ways. It is a symbol of purity when still hanging upon the branch. A cherry is also a slang term for a virgin, which can be another symbolic meaning associated with the tat. The type of cherry design you choose can also alter the symbolism.
Cherry Tattoos - Sweet and Sexy Tattoo For Women
Hottest Tattoo Designs For Girls and Sexy Places of TattoosThere is no better way to express one's self than with a tattoo. But unlike in the past, society now allows girls to get tattoos just like the boys. In fact, most men find it tattoos on girls extremely sexy especially with the appropriate design and when placed at the most strategic places of the body.
When it comes to popular female tattoos, butterfly tattoos rank first in the list. There is that sense of playfulness that comes with butterfly tattoos which works well for the ladies. We all know that women, even if it is generally acceptable now to don tattoos, are quite conservative with having their skin printed with ink which is why they go for smaller and daintier tattoos. Together in the same category as butterflies are flowers, stars and fairies. They all come from a mystic realm that women often associate with fiction-wise.
Hottest Tattoo Designs For Girls and Sexy Places of Tattoos
Small and Sexy Tattoo Designs For GirlsGirls not only want to have fun with their tattoos, they also used them to express themselves. A hibiscus flower on the shoulder blade perhaps, a cherry blossom tattoo on the foot or a cute butterfly on the hip; whatever art she chooses, it can definitely add to her trendy and sexy persona. Here are the top small tat designs that are in the list of girls' favorites.
Butterfly will always be timeless and classic because of their versatility and flexibility not to mention the symbolical meaning attached to it that a girl can always relate to. They can be inked in full colors or just plain black and still look awesome. They can be executed with tribal or Celtic styles or combine with other elements such as flowers or vines. They are associated with change, transformation and freedom which are all part of the stages that a girl go through in her life.
Flowers are naturally pretty and attractive. With their visual appeal plus the different meanings they represent, they have become an all time favorite. The most popular ones are the roses, cherry blossoms, lilies, lotus and hibiscus. They all symbolize beauty and strength which are both empowering for a girl's character.
Small and Sexy Tattoo Designs For Girls
Sexy Lower Back Tattoos For Girls - How to Choose Unique Tattoo Designs For YourWhen we hear lower back tattoos, we think sexy, feminine and appealing. Though it has been considered as trashy and labeled as "tramp stamp", its popularity is still very much alive. Numerous female tat enthusiasts are still researching about this tat theme on the net everyday in search of that perfect designs for their lower back.
Tattoo artist love working on this area since its flat and wide so there is a great room for pretty and interesting piece of body art. The kind of tattoo designs that are usually rendered on this part of the body are the ones that are wide in the center and then slowly tapers off as it extends outward. There are some cases wherein the design even wrap further towards the side or the waist. And in some instances, a simple small design tattooed on the center are also favored.
Sexy Lower Back Tattoos For Girls - How to Choose Unique Tattoo Designs For Your
Fabulous Nocturne Bites and Ellora's Cave author Mel Teshco has an interview up with me over on her blog, where I'm chatting about my (very long!!!) journey to publication. Love to see you over there!
Journey to Publication
I'm a third of the way into my current project at 32k and my warrior hero and his magical heroine have just realised they're falling in love - not that they've admitted it to each other yet. Heh. I'm gearing up to throw some big spiky rocks at them because that's the kind of nice writer I am!
I've just uploaded the first chapter of FORBIDDEN onto my website, if you fancy a peek. It is a little spicy - Maximus and Carys, unlike my current couple, had no intention of waiting a week before they locked lips!
I've just uploaded the first chapter of FORBIDDEN onto my website, if you fancy a peek. It is a little spicy - Maximus and Carys, unlike my current couple, had no intention of waiting a week before they locked lips!
Update & FORBIDDEN Excerpt
Sparkling Sweetly
Material : CZ stone , Gold Plated Findings
Size Approx : 30*13mm
RM 16.00
Code : ECS000523
