~~Author Wednesdays-Desiree Holt!!~~

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It's time once again for Author Wednesdays on For Whom The Books Toll. Desiree Holt is my author for this week's post.

Desiree shared her Top 10 Superheroes:

Arrow
The Lone Ranger
The Six Million Dollar Man
James Bond
Batman
Captain America
The Green Lantern
Superman
Wonder Woman
Walker Texas Ranger

I like a few of those guys myself.

Desiree just had a new book released last week and you can check it out on my blog!!!!

So without further ado, here's Knockin' Boots.

Leave a comment. One lucky person will win their choice of ebook from my backlist.
 

Blurb:
For years, Dan and Kylie Franklin have searched for someone who can fill in all the missing blanks in their situation. When fate brings Clint Gorman into their lives, the instant attraction runs hot and deep. After a night of intense, sweaty sex, there’s no doubt he’s the one for them. But when Clint’s past comes to light, they’re forced to decide whether or not the connection they felt is enough to keep the three of them together.

Buy Links:

Amazon: Knockin' Boots (Beyond Fairytales)
Decadent Publishing 
Kobo

Excerpt: 
“So.” Kylie waited while Dan dropped onto the extra-long couch then sat on his lap and turned to face Clint. “Dan said you were traveling the country and happened to stop in Whistling Creek.”

“That’s right. He was kind enough to invite me to lunch, and it seems we hit it off.” To his total shocked surprise.

“No definite destination in mind?” she asked.

“Uh-uh.” He paused to take a long swallow of beer. “Wherever the bike takes me.”

“I’ll bet you’re enjoying it. Doesn’t he look like it, honey?” She glanced at Dan, who was stroking her bare shoulder and arm.

“Sure does.” He brushed her hair aside to trail kisses down her slender neck and bit gently at the place where it joined her shoulder. Clint saw a little tremor skate over the woman’s skin. “But I got a feeling he might have a better time here with us. At least for a little while.”

She shifted her gaze to Clint again. “I’m assuming Dan explained our situation to you?”

“He did. And I sure can understand it. Some things are difficult for people to accept.”

“In case you think we’re nuts, putting it out there like that,” Kylie told him, “Dan’s very good at reading people. He’s had to be, over the years, as we try to find a third for our, let’s say, social activities. We made a few mistakes early on, so we’ve learned to be extra careful.”

“And to trust our instincts,” Dan added. “I got a very good feeling about you from the moment we shook hands.”

Clint took another swallow of beer, letting the chilled liquid slide down his throat and hopefully cool his body that seemed to be heating up again very quickly.

“I’d just as soon let the two of you take the lead. But I’m not shy about asking if something pops into my head.”

“I don’t know if Dan mentioned it, but I do have a secret wish.” Kylie looked at Dan, who nodded. “We would love to find someone to move in with us permanently. Of course, that would be asking an awful lot.”

“Yeah?” Clint tried not to show his surprise. He’d been in a lot of one-night ménages. Sometimes even two-night encounters. But a permanent one? Would that ever interest him? He gave the other man a questioning look. “And you’d be okay sharing your wife on a regular basis?”

Dan drained the last of his beer and set the empty on the little table beside the couch. “Hell, yes. I mean, I know there would be a lot of logistics and specifics to work out, but if we could find someone on our wavelength, someone we both wanted to include, that would be the ideal.”

“But that’s just a dream, you know?” Kylie leaned into her husband. “Today, let’s enjoy each other. I’m more than ready”

“Sounds good to me.” Yeah, he was more than damn ready, too.

And check out what else I have available for you in February:

Dealer’s Choice, Book #6 in Club Fantasy All Romance Ebooks

 Cajun Spice, part of the Red Hot Cajun Nights Collection
Amazon: Cajun Spice: A Hot Cajun Nights Story 
All Romance Ebooks

And coming soon:  

Savage Lust, Book #5, Night Seekers

Ellora's Cave

Be sure to preorder the following, the first books in two new series:

Like football and sex? Then the Game On series is for you.

Check out Book #1, Forward Pass

 Amazon:  Forward Pass (Game On)
Kensington

Like a little BDSM with your morning coffee?

Take a look at Double down, Book #1 in Playing the Odds. 
Amazon: Double Down (Playing the Odds Book 1) 

 

Praise for Desiree Holt:

“Desiree Holt is the most amazing erotica author of our time and each story is more fulfilling then the last.” (Romance Junkies)

“Holt knows what her fans will love.”
(RT Book Reviews)

“Holt delivers with delicious love scenes, a believable story and characters you care about. “
RT Book Reviews

“Well-written erotica filled with modern-day cowboys.—John Rodzilla, Emerson Univ., Boston The Library Journal
 

Meet Desiree Holt 

Referred to by USA Today as the Nora Roberts of erotic romance, Desiree Holt is the world’s oldest living published erotic romance author. A graduate of the University of Michigan her earlier careers include agent and manager in the music industry, public television, associate vice president of university advancement, public relations, and economic development.

She is three times a finalist for an EPIC E-Book Award (and a winner in 2014), a nominee for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, winner of the first 5 Heart Sweetheart of the Year Award at The Romance Studio as well as twice a CAPA Award winner for best BDSM book of the year, winner of the Ellora’s Cave Golden Ankh and winner of the Holt Medallion for Excellence in Romance Literature.

She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The (London) Daily Mail, The New Delhi Times, The Huffington Post and numerous other national and international publications. Currently she has signed on as a blogger for The Huffington Post. She is also the Authors After Dark 2014 Author of the Year.

Learn more about her and her novels here:
Twitter @desireeholt

 www.desireeholt.com
www.desiremeonly.com
www.facebook.com/desireeholtauthor
www.facebook.com/desire01holt 

www.pinterest.com/desiree02holt
www.LinkedIn.com/desireeholt
https://plus.google.com/desireeholt
Contact Desiree at
desireeholt@desireeholt.com

 

 

~~Desiree Holt's Knockin' Boots!!~~

Thank you for stopping by today. There's a new book in town, check it out!!!

The wonderfully talented Desiree Holt has a new book releasing, Knockin' Boots!

Title: Knockin' Boots
Author: Desiree Holt
Series: Beyond Fairytales

Blurb:
For years, Dan and Kylie Franklin have searched for someone who can fill in all the missing blanks in their situation. When fate brings Clint Gorman into their lives, the instant attraction runs hot and deep. 

After a night of intense, sweaty sex, there’s no doubt he’s the one for them. But when Clint’s past comes to light, they’re forced to decide whether or not the connection they felt is enough to keep the three of them together.


Buy Links:
Amazon:  Knockin' Boots (Beyond Fairytales)
Decadent Publishing
Kobo

Excerpt:
“So.” Kylie waited while Dan dropped onto the extra-long couch then sat on his lap and turned to face Clint. “Dan said you were traveling the country and happened to stop in Whistling Creek.”

“That’s right. He was kind enough to invite me to lunch, and it seems we hit it off.” To his total shocked surprise.

“No definite destination in mind?” she asked.

“Uh-uh.” He paused to take a long swallow of beer. “Wherever the bike takes me.”

“I’ll bet you’re enjoying it. Doesn’t he look like it, honey?” She glanced at Dan, who was stroking her bare shoulder and arm.

“Sure does.” He brushed her hair aside to trail kisses down her slender neck and bit gently at the place where it joined her shoulder. Clint saw a little tremor skate over the woman’s skin. “But I got a feeling he might have a better time here with us. At least for a little while.”

She shifted her gaze to Clint again. “I’m assuming Dan explained our situation to you?”

“He did. And I sure can understand it. Some things are difficult for people to accept.”

“In case you think we’re nuts, putting it out there like that,” Kylie told him, “Dan’s very good at reading people. He’s had to be, over the years, as we try to find a third for our, let’s say, social activities. We made a few mistakes early on, so we’ve learned to be extra careful.”

“And to trust our instincts,” Dan added. “I got a very good feeling about you from the moment we shook hands.”

Clint took another swallow of beer, letting the chilled liquid slide down his throat and hopefully cool his body that seemed to be heating up again very quickly.

“I’d just as soon let the two of you take the lead. But I’m not shy about asking if something pops into my head.”

“I don’t know if Dan mentioned it, but I do have a secret wish.” Kylie looked at Dan, who nodded. “We would love to find someone to move in with us permanently. Of course, that would be asking an awful lot.”

“Yeah?” Clint tried not to show his surprise. He’d been in a lot of one-night ménages. Sometimes even two-night encounters. But a permanent one? Would that ever interest him? He gave the other man a questioning look. “And you’d be okay sharing your wife on a regular basis?”

Dan drained the last of his beer and set the empty on the little table beside the couch. “Hell, yes. I mean, I know there would be a lot of logistics and specifics to work out, but if we could find someone on our wavelength, someone we both wanted to include, that would be the ideal.”

“But that’s just a dream, you know?” Kylie leaned into her husband. “Today, let’s enjoy each other. I’m more than ready”

“Sounds good to me.” Yeah, he was more than damn ready, too.

AUTHOR BIO:

Referred to by USA Today as the Nora Roberts of erotic romance, Desiree Holt is the world’s oldest living published erotic romance author. A graduate of the University of Michigan her earlier careers include agent and manager in the music industry, public television, associate vice president of university advancement, public relations, and economic development.

She is three times a finalist for an EPIC E-Book Award (and a winner in 2014), a nominee for a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, winner of the first 5 Heart Sweetheart of the Year Award at The Romance Studio as well as twice a CAPA Award winner for best BDSM book of the year, winner of the Ellora’s Cave Golden Ankh and winner of the Holt Medallion for Excellence in Romance Literature.

She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The (London) Daily Mail, The New Delhi Times, The Huffington Post and numerous other national and international publications. Currently she has signed on as a blogger for The Huffington Post. She is also the Authors After Dark 2014 Author of the Year.


Learn more about her and her novels here:
Twitter @desireeholt

www.desireeholt.com
www.desiremeonly.com
www.facebook.com/desireeholtauthor
www.facebook.com/desire01holt
www.pinterest.com/desiree02holt
www.LinkedIn.com/desireeholt
https://plus.google.com/desireeholt


Contact Desiree at
desireeholt@desireeholt.com

Whew! That was one hot excerpt. Thanks for sharing Desiree. I know I'll be adding Knockin' Books to my TBR list.

~~Author Wednesdays-Dominique Eastwick!!~~

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Welcome to Author Wednesdays on For Whom The Books Toll. Dominique Eastwick is here today sharing about her book The Earl and His Virgin Countess.  Thanks for stopping by today Dominique.

Title: The Earl and His Virgin Countess
Author: Dominique Eastwick
Series: The House of Lords book 3
Publisher: Decadent Publishing~Imprint-1 Night Stand Regency
ISBN: 9781613337707
ASIN: B00PKVPMRK
Heat Level: 4
Price: 2.99
Length: 86 pgs

Blurb:
Lord Andrew Masterson, Earl of Windenshire has had a string of bad luck with women. While his best friends are all getting leg-shackled, he can’t seem to get a lady to stay in his presence long enough to court them. Not sure what he might be doing wrong, he turns to Madame Evangeline, hoping she can help him change his luck.

Betrothed since before her birth to Lord Masterson, Miss Miranda Beauchamp has prepared to be his countess ever since. Although the Earl of Windenshire maintains her upkeep and pays for everything she needs, she might as well not exist for all the attention he pays her. Determined to break the marriage contract, she’ll go to desperate measures to achieve her goal, even if it means losing her virginity to do so.

Can Madame Eve show Andrew and Miranda there is more than a contract between them? Or will family secrets and years of hurt be too much for the earl and his virgin countess to overcome?

Buy Links:

Amazon  
ARe  
Barnes & Noble 
Decadent Publishing 
Kobo  

Excerpt:

“Yes, please. Perhaps it’s unladylike to admit, but I am starving.”

He smiled, taking her plate. “It’s actually quite refreshing. I grow tired of petite young things who eat nothing and pass out at a drop of the hat.”

“I am neither young nor petite.”

No, she had curves in all the right places. Making sure it wasn’t ignored, his cock twitched as it hardened. “You seem perfect to me.”

“Ha! Far from perfect.” Again her lips formed the tantalizing O before she asked, “Did you put something in my tea?”

“I did not.”

“Then I have no excuse for my behavior.”

He laughed that time, filling her plate with a bit of everything. “You have done nothing in need of excusing.”

“But I would have thought you’d prefer a perfect woman.” Her eyes clouded with what appeared to be confusion. He supposed it wasn’t too hard to believe; a peer of the realm would be looking for what society considered would be important in a mate. He handed her the plate laden with delicacies and far more food than he had ever seen any woman eat.

“Thank you, milord—Andrew.”

“You’re welcome. Now, indulge me.” he said, retaking his seat in the high back chair. “What do you think is perfection?”

“I believe....” Taking a bite, she contemplated the question. “Perfection for you would be a woman who is well-mannered and carries herself with decorum at all times. She is the perfect hostess. She does delicate needlework, plays the pianoforte, and sings beautifully. She would complement you, if on your arm, and would never argue.”

What she described sounded like a paper doll. A woman with no thoughts of her own. He didn’t want a vacant vessel in his bed only for the purpose of begetting children; he wanted a partner. Andrew yearned to have a woman look at him the way Llysa and Chandra looked at their men. Both women stood up to their lordly men, all the while complementing and supporting Wolfe and Simon. “Sounds bloody boring, if you ask me.”

“Really.”

“Might as well be with a living statue. I’ll bet this woman would also stare at the ceiling and think about England while I drive into her.”

She choked on her bite. “I suppose she just might.”

“And she probably eats enough to stay barely alive, ties her corset too tight, and then faints at the slightest hint of impropriety.”

“Oh dear, yes, into the most dainty faints possible.”

“I would rather face the guillotine than endure a woman of that sort.” Setting his food aside, he turned his attention fully on her. Her face lit up as they continued to banter back and forth, showing none of the disgust she’d found for him earlier. Standing, he grabbed her plate while ignoring her protest. “Would you condemn me to such a cavernous, empty life, Miranda?”

“Condemn?”

“Utter and complete boredom.” He sat on the edge of the seat next to her. “Somehow I have a feeling you could never bore me.”

“Well, but then, I am not perfect.”

Author Bio:

Dominique Eastwick currently calls North Carolina home with her husband, two children, one crazy lab and one lazy cat. Dominique spent much of her early life moving from state to state as a Navy Brat, because of that traveling is one of her favorite past times. When not writing you can find Dominique behind the lens of her camera following her second passion...photography.

Where you can Find Dominique
Website
Blog
FB
Pinterest
Goodreads
Authorgraph

Twitter @dominieastwick

 
Hashtags. #houseoflords #regency #romance #shortstory #1nS

Meet the House of Lords

The DUKE His Grace Wolfe Thane, Duke of Foxhaven (The Duke and the Virgin)

The MARQUIS Lord Simon James Winston, Marquis of Breckinridge (The Mistress and the Marquis)

The EARL Lord Andrew Masterson, Earl of Windenshire (The Earl and His Virgin Countess)

The VISCOUNT Lord Jonathon Railey, Viscount of Aunton (The Viscount and the Heiress.)

Thank you for sharing about your book The Earl and His Virgin Countess! I know we'll all be waiting for The Viscount and the Heiress.

Don't forget to visit with Dominique on facebook and/or Twitter and stop by her website to check out all of her amazing books.

Please stop back next Wednesday when Seleste deLaney will be here!

~~Author Wednesdays-Dominique Eastwick!!~~

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Happy Wednesday everyone!! It's time for Author Wednesdays at For Whom The Books Toll. My guest today is Dominique Eastwick. *clap, clap, clap*  Welcome Dominique and thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to be here today.

Below is a quick Paragraph about why I wrote this story :)

When I wrote Duke and the Virgin (Book 1 in the House of Lords series) I never thought it would be more then a one off. The 1 Night Stand series had taken place in so many time periods, with so many different genres included but never in regency. So I started thinking why not regency?  Yes the social structures were tighter during that time but it gave me a challenge. After Duke released the publisher and my editor ask if I wouldn't consider making it a series. For weeks I couldn't think how I would make that happen--then during a friendly game of SPOONS *Note to all readers spoons in always cut throat and never friendly* It came to me the other member of the poker game. Only one had been names but that meant I had room to play. So The House of Lords series was born. And now that I am three book in I simple love the time and these characters. I only hope the reader will enjoy these short stories as well. :)

Title: The Earl and His Virgin Countess

Author: Dominique Eastwick

Series: The House of Lords Book 3

Publisher: Decadent Publishing-A 1 Night Stand Regency

Length: 86 pages

ISBN: 9781613337707

ASIN: B00PKVPMRK.

Blurb:

Lord Andrew Masterson, Earl of Windenshire has had a string of bad luck with women. While his best friends are all getting leg-shackled, he can’t seem to get a lady to stay in his presence long enough to court them. Not sure what he might be doing wrong, he turns to Madame Evangeline, hoping she can help him change his luck.

Betrothed since before her birth to Lord Masterson, Miss Miranda Beauchamp has prepared to be his countess ever since. Although the Earl of Windenshire maintains her upkeep and pays for everything she needs, she might as well not exist for all the attention he pays her. Determined to break the marriage contract, she’ll go to desperate measures to achieve her goal, even if it means losing her virginity to do so.

Can Madame Eve show Andrew and Miranda there is more than a contract between them? Or will family secrets and years of hurt be too much for the earl and his virgin countess to overcome?

Buy Links:

Amazon: The Earl and his Virgin Countess (House of Lords Book 3)

ARe

Barnes & Noble

Decadent Publishing

Kobo

Smashwords

Excerpt:

“Yes, please. Perhaps it’s unladylike to admit, but I am starving.”

He smiled, taking her plate. “It’s actually quite refreshing. I grow tired of petite young things who eat nothing and pass out at a drop of the hat.”

“I am neither young nor petite.”

No, she had curves in all the right places. Making sure it wasn’t ignored, his cock twitched as it hardened. “You seem perfect to me.”

“Ha! Far from perfect.” Again her lips formed the tantalizing O before she asked, “Did you put something in my tea?”

“I did not.”

“Then I have no excuse for my behavior.”

He laughed that time, filling her plate with a bit of everything. “You have done nothing in need of excusing.”

“But I would have thought you’d prefer a perfect woman.” Her eyes clouded with what appeared to be confusion. He supposed it wasn’t too hard to believe; a peer of the realm would be looking for what society considered would be important in a mate. He handed her the plate laden with delicacies and far more food than he had ever seen any woman eat.

“Thank you, milord—Andrew.”

“You’re welcome. Now, indulge me.” he said, retaking his seat in the high back chair. “What do you think is perfection?”

“I believe....” Taking a bite, she contemplated the question. “Perfection for you would be a woman who is well-mannered and carries herself with decorum at all times. She is the perfect hostess. She does delicate needlework, plays the pianoforte, and sings beautifully. She would complement you, if on your arm, and would never argue.”

What she described sounded like a paper doll. A woman with no thoughts of her own. He didn’t want a vacant vessel in his bed only for the purpose of begetting children; he wanted a partner. Andrew yearned to have a woman look at him the way Llysa and Chandra looked at their men. Both women stood up to their lordly men, all the while complementing and supporting Wolfe and Simon. “Sounds bloody boring, if you ask me.”

“Really.”

“Might as well be with a living statue. I’ll bet this woman would also stare at the ceiling and think about England while I drive into her.”

She choked on her bite. “I suppose she just might.”

“And she probably eats enough to stay barely alive, ties her corset too tight, and then faints at the slightest hint of impropriety.”

“Oh dear, yes, into the most dainty faints possible.”

“I would rather face the guillotine than endure a woman of that sort.” Setting his food aside, he turned his attention fully on her. Her face lit up as they continued to banter back and forth, showing none of the disgust she’d found for him earlier. Standing, he grabbed her plate while ignoring her protest. “Would you condemn me to such a cavernous, empty life, Miranda?”

“Condemn?”

“Utter and complete boredom.” He sat on the edge of the seat next to her. “Somehow I have a feeling you could never bore me.”

“Well, but then, I am not perfect.” 

Author Bio:

Dominique Eastwick currently calls North Carolina home with her husband, two children, one crazy lab and one lazy cat. Dominique spent much of her early life moving from state to state as a Navy Brat, because of that traveling is one of her favorite past times. When not writing you can find Dominique behind the lens of her camera following her second passion...photography.

Where you can Find Dominique:
Website 
Blog 
FB 
Pinterest   
Goodreads 
Authorgraph 
Twitter @dominieastwick

Hashtags. #houseoflords #regency #romance #shortstory #1nS

Meet the House of Lords

The DUKE His Grace Wolfe Thane, Duke of Foxhaven (The Duke and the Virgin)

The MARQUIS Lord Simon James Winston, Marquis of Breckinridge (The Mistress and the Marquis)

The EARL Lord Andrew Masterson, Earl of Windenshire (The Earl and the Virgin Countess)

The VISCOUNT Lord Jonathon Railey, Viscount of Aunton (The Viscount and the Heiress.)

Thanks again Dominique for being here today and sharing about your book The Earl and His Virgin Countess.

Please visit Dominique's website and check out all of her other books. Dominique is giving one lucky commenter their choice of e-book from her backlist. All you need to do is comment about your favorite Dominique book, or if you haven't read any of Dominique's books, which book would you most like to read.  Don't forget to include your email addy so you can be contacted to get your book!

Stop back next Wednesday when Lori King will be stopping by.

BMP Presents~ Mina Carter's The Letter Blog Tour & Giveaway!

Thank you for taking a look at my stop on Mina Carter's The Letter Blog Tour & Giveaway presented by Book Monster Promotions.

Title: The Letter 
Author: Mina Carter
Series: Calendar Men-Mr. July
Genre: Contemporary romance
Publisher: Decadent Publishing 
Publication Date: July 1, 2014
Available Formats: eBook

Blurb:
Sergeant Rick Week’s career ended in a hail of bullets and the death of a friend. After months of recuperation, he’s finally able to fulfill a promise he made to that friend. All he has to do is find a girl and deliver a letter. Simple. Maybe…

Hattie Jameson lost the man she loved. KIA. A year and a half later, she’s trying to move on but a letter for a charity calendar shoot addressed to her late fiance, Billy, rocks her. Not as much as the sexy as hell Scottish soldier who turns up on her doorstep. The man who was with Billy when he died. She shouldn’t find him attractive. Not at all…

Meanwhile fate, and Billy himself, have plans to bring the reluctant lovers together.

Buy Links:

Amazon US: The Letter (Calendar Men)

Amazon UK
ARe

Barnes & Noble

Decadent Publishing

Mina Carter is a bestselling, multi-genre author. She lives in the UK with her husband, daughter and a bossy cat.

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RUNNERS UP:  3 runners-up will receive an eBook copy of Dragon’s Honor


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Wednesday July 2
Read More Romance
More Romance Please

Thursday July 3
Monlatable Book Reviews
Night Owl Reviews

Friday July 4
Literary Nook
Bookin' It Reviews

Saturday July 5
Rage, Sex and Teddy Bears

Monday July 7
Karen Swart

Tuesday July 8
Kristina's Books & More

Wednesday July 9
Words of Wisdom from The Scarf Princess

Thursday July 10
Aly's Miscellany

Friday July 11
Coffee Talk Writers

Saturday July 12
For Whom The Books Toll
Sizzling Hot Books

Monday July 14
Eclipse Reviews

Tuesday July 15
Darkest Cravings

Wednesday July 16
Dirty Girl Romance

Thursday July 17
Ramblings From This Chick
KT Book reviews

Friday July 18
Buffy's Ramblings

Saturday July 19
Sassy Book Lovers
RomFan Review

Sunday July 20
Dalene's Book Reviews
Snarky Mom Reads...
Bibliophile Mystery

RNP Presents Teri Riggs' Resolutions & Giveaway!!

Hello and welcome to my stop on Teri Rigg's Resolutions Blog Tour! Thanks for stopping by today Teri.



Day 1: A Day in the life of Teri Riggs
           
Most mornings I drag myself out of the bed, throw on my clothes, and pick up around the house a little (and I mean very little). Hubby and I always have breakfast together and spend some time playing with my two very spoiled puppies. Afterwards, I pack my laptop and head to my office. I set up my work area, grab a coffee or tea, and park my butt at my desk. By this point it’s usually around 10am. 
        
I start by checking email and taking care of anything that needs answered right away. Then I look through my calendar to see if I have any promo’s running. If I do, I take time to see how they’re coming along. Next I make a quick run through Face Book and check a few blogs. Then I move to my favorite part of the day…hanging out with the characters I create. I put them through all kinds of crazy, dangerous, and romantic situations. And they still love me! Such good friends.

Usually by 5-5:30 I pack it in, go home, and put on my Suzy Homemaker hat for a few hours. After I’ve achieved as much domestic bliss as I can stand, I try to work for another hour on the business kind of stuff. I answer or delete the saved-for-later emails—plus any new ones. I take a few more runs through FB and close up shop. The rest of the night is spent with hubby, the puppies, and any of the kids who are around. We love to spend time watching a good movie or show. Then it’s off to bed. Once Hubby is serenating me with his romantic snoring, I pull out a book and read until the wee hours of the morning, usually 3-4am. Using my iPhone, I make one final run through emails and FB—yes, I am a FB addict. The good news is, as an insomniac I get a few extra hours to play!  
  


Title: Resolutions
Author: Terri Riggs
Release Date: September 10, 2013

Blurb:

DEA agent Eve Taylor has had her fill of alpha males. When Resolutions’ operative and former lover, Dillon “Mac” McKenna, threatened her hard-earned independence, she ran. On a mission to gather evidence against a Colombian drug-lord, Eve discovers the drug-lord is helping terrorists plan an attack on American soil. Before she can escape with the vital information, she’s captured and comes face to face with her mortality… 

As a teen, Mac watched his family fall apart after his mother died doing dangerous U.N. work. The possibility of losing Eve to a mission ignited an overwhelming need to protect her. When he forced her to choose him or her job, she walked away. Two years later, it seems all his nightmares have come true and he’s tasked with rescuing her from a Colombian prison. Mac has never stopped loving Eve, but does he dare risk his heart when he’s so terrified of losing… 

On the run, Mac and Eve must learn to trust each other again in order to stay alive. 

Buy Links:

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Goodreads Link: Resolutions  HTTPS://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18590656-resolutions

Teri Riggs was destined to be a writer. As a small girl she didn’t read bedtime stories, she made up her own. Who needed Little Red Riding Hood or The Three Little Pigs when there were so many great tales bouncing around in her head? When she grew up and became a mother to three little girls, she continued the tradition of making up bedtime stories. On the occasions she chose to tell conventional fairytales, Teri usually gave them a bit of tweaking here and there or added a new ending. Her girls loved it.
After her daughters had the nerve to actually grow up and leave home, Teri discovered she had a passion for writing and jumped right in. It came as no surprise she chose to write mysteries and happily-ever-after’s since that’s the genres she loves to read.
Teri lives in Marietta, Georgia with her husband, one of her daughters and two dogs that seem to think they rule the world. And some days Teri thinks maybe they do.

Teri still frequently tells herself stories as she falls asleep. The only difference now is she wakes up the next morning and turns her bedtime stories into books.


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Author Wednesdays-Brenna Zinn-Author Interview & Giveaway!!!!

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Guess what day it is??? It's Author Wednesday again here at For Whom The Books Toll! My guest today is the great Brenna Zinn.  Thanks for taking the time to be here today Brenna.
Let's get right to the interview.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

Where to start? I’m a coal miner’s daughter with a bigger than life imagination who grew up in Montana, Illinois, and Georgia. After eloping with my Navy man in Gibraltar and living in Naval Station Rota, Spain for three years, I moved to Austin, Texas where I now live with the same Navy man and three humongous English Mastiffs. I recently gave up my job of 20 years to stay at home and write full time. I know, I know. What was I thinking??

I love men with Scottish accents, televisions shows involving ghosts and hauntings, traveling to cool places around the globe, and drinking Sailor Jerry’s spiced rum and diet Coke. I believe Sailor Jerry is the younger, devilish brother of Capitan Morgan. Oh, and I love dancing. I used to win dance competitions in college for beer money. I was a very popular girl in college ;)

I also have an extremely low tolerance for stupid people and brussel sprouts.

You can read more about me, my books, and my crazy dogs by visiting my website at www.brennazinn.com. From there you can see how to be my “friend” on Facebook, follow me on Twitter, or check out my blog. I’d love to hear from you!

Share 5 fun facts about yourself.

1. When I lived in Montana, I had a raccoon as a pet. Raccoons do NOT make good pets.

2. I’m a huge ghost fan. I’m fairly certain my grandmother said good-bye to me by filling my nose full of her favorite scent the day after her funeral.

3. I used to win beer money in college by winning dance contests.

4. I once won a hot legs contest.

5. Winning a huge pot during a Texas Hold’em tournament in a Las Vegas casino against a table of only men is one of my greatest joys.

What was your ideal career when you were a child?

To be a teacher. I remember spending many hours playing school with my younger sister. I’m pretty sure by the time she started first grade she was capable of doing third grade work.

Tell us about a typical writing day for you.

I wish I had a typical writing day. I truly do. I’m the kind of person who does best with some type of route or schedule. Unfortunately, since quitting my job to write full time, I haven’t found a schedule. Every day is different. The closest I have to typical is waking at 6am, riding twenty miles on a bike with my husband, taking my dogs on a walk, then cleaning house or working in the yard until about noon. After that I shower, get a little to eat and then get to writing. Usually I’ll get distracted and will check my e-mails and Facebook page, will run off to get something to drink, and eventually will get back to writing. I really should be tested for attention deficit disorder. I’m all over the place both mentally and physically.

On average, how long does it take you to write a book?

Forever. Seriously. A great day for me is writing 1,000 words. I’m currently working on a 60,000 word book, as well as a 30,000 word book. I typically don’t write on Saturdays or Sundays, unless my husband isn’t around. So you can see why it takes me so long.

How long does it take to write sex scenes?

I’m all over the map here too. A lot of my speed has to do with where my head is at sexually. If I’m in the mood for l’amore, then writing a sex scene is a snap. I’m especially fast if there’s a bit of comedy involved in the scene. I’m all for having fun when having sex. This concept seems self-evident, but it’s not. The act of sex can take on a wide variety of tones. Fun, dangerous, flirty, taboo, and sweet are only a small sampling. Once the tone is set, then the act of sex and the dialogue during sex tends to flow naturally, making my job to write it so much easier.

Where do you find writing inspiration?

Usually in the shower, while mowing my yard, or driving long distances. When I’m doing these things my subconscious decides to come out and toss around some of its thoughts. I’m constantly amazed at just what my brain will suggest as a story or as a way to resolve corners I’ve written myself into. Now, if I hit a block, I go out for a drive and let my brain have its way with me. I usually come back home with something to get on paper.

Do you have a favorite writing snack?

Gum. Yes, I know. Gum isn’t a snack. But I go through a ton of the stuff when I’m writing. I have to have something going on in my mouth at all times. (Yes, that does sound gross, doesn’t it?)

Do you have any writing rituals?

I always have a scented candle burning when I write at home. It’s wonderful having a nice smell in my office rather than the dog farts that are inevitable.

Where’s your favorite place to write?

I find that my favorite place to write is at seminars or training classes. Crazy, but true. For some reason I can write and write and write long hand when there’s some guy in front of my begging for my attention. I need to hire someone to try to teach me while I’m writing in my office. I’d probably get a lot more written that way.

What’s the best way to get over writer’s block?

Going on a long drive. I saw a Big Bang episode that explains how the mind will allow the subconscious to flow when the brain is involved with mundane things. Driving shouldn’t be mundane, I know. I should be focused. But I find my mind drifts to far off places while I drive. That’s when the ideas come.

What scene for you was the hardest to write and how did you overcome that obstacle?

I’ve had several scenes from different books that were hard to write. I found that the reason they were difficult is because my brain was trying to tell me the scene wasn’t working. Once I figured that out, threw out what I had and then started with a new scene, the words started flowing again.

What’s your biggest writing achievement? Why?

I know this sounds silly, but my biggest writing achievement was hearing that someone cried while reading one of my stories. Knowing that I was able to evoke such strong emotions through the use of my words gave me an incredible feeling of accomplishment. I want to be able to repeat that accomplishment over and over and over.

How do you celebrate a new book?

I like to go out to dinner with my husband, have a drink and toast myself. However, I’ve promised my girlfriends that if I ever hit the NY Times Best Seller List that I will take them all on a weekend spa trip with me. Now that’s what I call celebrating!

Can you tell us about your current book, Dagger’s Edge?

Dagger’s Edge is the only story I’ve written that was #1 on Amazon’s most downloaded erotic romance list for three days. Granted it was a free download, but it was still #1 for three days. That felt and continues to feel huge to me.

The story is about Dagger, a Navy SEAL (who doesn’t LOVE a Navy SEAL?) who is on leave in Key West, Florida. There he checks in on his best friend’s sister, Mia, the girl he’s secretly loved since meeting her in middle school. But Dagger never acted on his love for Mia for one reason and that reason is buried deep from his past. Aside from being an emotionally compelling book, the story has one of the greatest sex scenes I’ve ever written. I can’t tell you how many ladies have told me they can’t look at a popsicle without blushing.

What made you write ‘this’ story?

I was involved in a Navy SEAL series called SEALs on Fire with Desiree Holt, Cerise Deland, Regina Carlysle, Samantha Cayto, Allie Standifer, and Nicole Austin. So I knew the story would involve a SEAL. The story developed around the notion that sometimes deep emotional scars keep people, even big, tough SEALs from acting on their heart’s desire.

What do you think makes a good story?

Great, likeable characters, fun and smart writing, and a story that keeps a person engaged. Sagging middles does not a good story make.

What’s the hardest thing about writing and how do you handle it?

Getting words on the page. I struggle with each word I write because I want every word to be right and ever sentence to be the best written sentence possible. If I’m not happy with what I’ve written, it’s extremely difficult for me to continue to write. I feel compelled to go back and fix the words until I’m happy with what I have.

If you could bring one of your characters to life, which one would it be and why?

I’d love to meet Dagger from Dagger’s Edge. I love his funny personality, his self-deprivation while managing to be cocky, and his bigger than life body.

If you could have dinner with 5 people, who would you choose and why?

I can’t imagine a more lively dinner or dinner conversation than with Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Leonardo DiVinci, Bill Clinton, and Will Rogers. We could talk religion, politics, art, science, literature…the possibilities and interesting debates are endless.

If you could travel in a time machine, would go back to the past or to the future?

The past, definitely. I’m a history major. I was going to teach high school history at one time in my life. I’d love to meet King Arthur to see a) if he’s real and b) if he’s anything like his stories.

What does your family and friends think about your writing erotic romances?

At most I’m a novelty. Generally, I’m just Mom, loving wife, or crazy ass friend.

How important is reader feedback, good or bad, to you?

I adore feedback. ADORE! I get a better feel for what works and what doesn’t work with reader feedback, which is invaluable with future stories. Plus there are days when I pull up fan mail just to make myself feel better when I feel like everything I’m writing sounds like crud. Fan mail always helps me pull myself up by my bootstraps (yes, I do wear boots. You should see them. Gorgeous!)

What is your greatest temptation?

When I’m writing, my greatest temptation is just about anything that gets me out of my chair. When I’m not writing, my greatest temptation is my family. I love hanging out with them when we’re all engaged. My evil temptation is booze. I like vodka. What can I say?

What is your greatest weakness:

My own self doubts. There are days when I wonder what the hell I’m doing trying to pass myself off as a writer. Then I get a piece of fan mail and I’m over the moon with what I’ve accomplished as a writer.

What’s the best advice you can give to an inspiring author?

Grow thick skin. You’ll need it. Breaking in to writing is not easy. A thick skin is needed for rejections, bad reviews, and criticism.

How do you relax?

I’m a type A personality. Relaxing for me is doing work that I enjoy. I don’t find relaxation sitting by the pool. I want to be up and active. I like accomplishing things.

What is your favorite all time book?

Why not ask me which child I love best?? Talk about Sophie’s choice. If I had to choose one book that was the only book I could read for the rest of my life, I think I would choose The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart. That book was THE book that started my love of reading. I’m so appreciative of Mary Stewart for that book, which is the first of a series on King Arthur. Ms. Stewart was a tremendous talent.

Fun Questions

Pepsi or Coke? 

Diet Dr. Pepper, please.

Chips or pretzels? 

Chips

Chocolate or vanilla? 

Chocolate ice cream, vanilla frozen yogurt

Mountains or beach? 

Mountains!

Favorite color? 

White. Yes, white is color.

Favorite ice cream? 

Chocolate

Casual or dress up? 

If sweat pants and a t-shirt is casual, then I’m all about the casual.

Early bird or night owl? 

 I used to be a night owl. Owned being a night owl. But now I’m an early bird. Damned age!

Cook outs or restaurant dinners? 

Restaurants dinners. Who wants to cook when someone can cook for you?

Thanks again, Brenna for being here today and answering my questions. Very interesting answers, too. I love this part of doing Author Wednesdays!  All of the intriguing answers with some fun ones thrown in.

Blurb:

Though well hidden, deep scars from Dean "Dagger" Gregory's troubled past have influenced each important decision he's ever made, including joining the military and keeping his distance from his best friend's sister, Mia Benson, the only woman he's ever loved. But after Dagger's friend strong-arms him into checking on the feisty redhead during his leave in Key West, he finds himself under sexual attack and with no desire--or willpower--to retreat.

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A standalone book in the Toys-4-Us series
Gianna Romano has a dream, and opening her own restaurant has been a lifelong commitment requiring strict dedication and personal sacrifice. Now that her goal is almost within her grasp, she’s not about to jeopardize everything for a relationship with her next door neighbor. She can’t afford to lose focus and doesn’t have time for a man. Not even the sexy Scot with a delicious accent who wants to unleash her lust and make her a permanent fixture in his life, as well as his bed.
Kept at a distance by the strong-willed woman he desires, Colin McPherson faces the most agonizing decision of his life. The time has come to give up his lucrative computer security job and return home to take his place in the family business.
But Colin can’t leave without getting at least a taste of Gianna. Just how far will he go to satisfy his hunger? And after a night of explosive passion, how can he walk away?

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Blurb:

For ten long years Carter Lang’s secret desire for Leslie Brighten burned relentlessly. His secretary and fifteen years his junior, Leslie was off limits—a potential liability Carter refused to chance. But on the day of his early retirement, Carter discovers Leslie in an erotic situation that not only changes his mind about pursuing the beautiful object of his intense passion, it will change his life forever.

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Blurb:

What does one hunky Navy Seal plus a blizzard equal on Valentine's Day for Michelle Bishop? One hot night in an elevator with nowhere to go and no electricity to get there. Add a holiday gift basket from Valentino's that's full of candles, body paint, and chocolate wine, and going down on an elevator becomes a Valentine experience she'll never forget... 

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Blurb:

Lady Pembrook went to great lengths, traveling thousands of miles and assuming a false identity, to satisfy her fantasy of a one night stand with a real Texas cowboy. But can she fulfill her dream of a naughty sexual encounter after discovering a mysterious stranger in dark sunglasses threatens to expose her scandalous behavior in America?

Though riding bulls and taming wild horses aren’t the only risks Burton King has taken in a lifetime of working on a ranch, nothing scarred him deeper than falling for the wrong woman. When he finds a damsel in distress, will the oath he swore to never get involved with another woman keep him from finding the lady of his dreams?

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Blurb: 

Although this book can be read on its own, we recommend first reading Fatal Submission, by Nicole Austin.

It’s 1998, and what a great year it’s been for independent yet sexually submissive Emma Sutherland. She’s secured a great job teaching at the local university, bought a dream house in the country with its very own dungeon in the basement and found a masterful Dom who fulfills her every desire. Who could ask for more?

Chet Crosby can. Having hot, kinky sex with Emma is no longer enough. He wants to take care of her outside the dungeon and have a real relationship, which she’s not ready for. But ready or not, the horrifying and unexplainable occurrences in Emma’s home have her scared, and Chet’s more determined than ever to protect the woman he loves—even if it means facing unimaginable terror.

Reader Advisory: This story contains graphic scenes of bondage and horror that may haunt the reader for days.

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Blurb:

Though terrified of the ocean, Shelly Merdock finds herself alone in Cancun on what should have been her honeymoon--but not for long. A handsome and very naked man strolls out of the surf and onto her patio, claiming to be her lifemate. He also believes he's a merman--the great, great grandson of Poseidon no less--and insists they have sex in the water within twenty-four hours to complete the marriage ritual. Crazier still, Shelly actually considers his offer. Who could resist? But can she place herself in the hands of the sexy stranger, beyond a night of shared intimacy, and shed her fear of the water to live with him in his palace under the sea?

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      Brenna has a new release coming soon!!! Check it out.

Blurb:

Deep in the heart of Texas, there’s a place the women of Austin can mix fantasy with flesh and experience erotic temptations for the price of admission and a handful of dollars. Iron Rods. In this strip club, sinfully sexy men take it all off for their customers’ entertainment. But there’s more to Iron Rods than meets the casual eye. Behind the lights and glitter are real hearts and dreams that sometimes clash with reality. For some ladies, a trip down to Iron Rods turns into more than what they bargained for.

Find out more about Iron Rods at www.IronRods.NET

Author Bio:

I remember reading about Texas in an Illinois grade school and thinking I probably would never see the great state where real cowboys ride their horses to work every day and everyone wears western hats and boots. Then again, I never dreamed I would elope in Gibraltar with a Navy man who hailed from the Lone Star state. But here I am, smack dab in the middle of Texas, still married to the same wonderful man and boasting not only the greatest daughter on the planet, but three dogs who are as big as long horns.

In between grade school and now, my journey through life has taken me all over the United States, as well as many places throughout the world. Using my travel experience as a guide and peppering in interesting characters I’ve met along the way, I love nothing better than weaving tales of romance and leaving readers yearning for adventures of their own.

Contact Brenna:

Blog http://brennazinn.blogspot.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001156437143

Twitter https://twitter.com/BrennaZinn

Website http://www.brennazinn.com/

 As for a giveaway from my backlist, I'm giving away a copy of When a Lady Meets a King and Private Showing.  Plus...readers who sign up for my newsletter at www.Ironrods.com will be put in for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift certificate.  Even people who have already subscribed to my newsletter will have their name put in the hat for the drawing.  

I hope everyone enjoyed reading about Brenna and found some great books to add their TBR lists. Once again, thanks Brenna for taking time out of your busy schedule to be here today.

Please stop back next Wednesday when my guest will be the fabulous Regina Carlysle!!!!