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Eternal Demon by Laura Wright-Blog Tour and Kindle Giveaway

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Mark of the Vampire Series by Laura Wright

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Eternal HungerETERNAL HUNGER
Mark of the Vampire,  Book 1

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FEAR IS IN THE BLOOD

Alexander Roman wants nothing to do with the controlling rulers of his vampire breed or the family he escaped from a hundred years ago. But as a new threat to the pureblood vampires emerges, Alexander’s ties to the past are forced upon him again, and without warning, he finds himself – disoriented, terrified, and near death – at the door of a stranger.

TRUST IS A RISK

Dr. Sarah Donohue is dedicated to removing the traumatic memories of her patients – like those of the stranger at her front door. But what he tells her of his past is too astonishing to be anything more than the delusion of a madman. Yet she has seen his flesh scarred by the sun and witnessed his inhuman strength. And never more has she felt so conneted to a man, by both fear and seductive excitement.

LOVE IS ETERNAL …

But as their worlds collide, Sarah and Alexander are bound by something even stronger, as one becomes hunter and the other prey. And Sarah’s only chance of survival is to surrender to the final – and most unimaginable – desire of her life.

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Eternal KissETERNAL KISS
Mark of the Vampire,  Book 2

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Sacrifice will be their downfall. And their resurrection.

Family is blood.

His father unknown, his mother dead, Nicholas Roman was raised by the vampire Breed with one wish: to live as a normal vampire. But once he’s transformed against his will into a gifted immortal, Nicholas now has one goal: to stop the Eternal Order of vampires from controlling his life and from transforming more males from his bloodline for their vicious reign. Then comes a beautiful stranger with a startling secret.

Vampire Kate Everborne claims she’s sheltering Nicholas’ long-lost son. If this is true, then who is the mother? And how endangered are they if, indeed, Nicholas does possess the bloodline so coveted by the Order? These are questions that with every seductive whisper, every silken touch, draw Nicholas and Kate intimately closer and nearer still to the truth. But aroused too are Nicholas’ fears that this tantalizing woman has even more secrets—both dangerous and provocative—she has yet to share.

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Eternal BloodETERNAL BLOOD
Mark of the Vampire E-special, Book 2.5

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Gray Donahue is crippled by the guilt he feels for his father’s death. An Impure vampire cursed with the ability to hear the thoughts of others, he indulges in blood and sex to stave off the pain of his existence. He is then abducted by the Eternal Order of Vampires, who subject him to a nightmarish ritual. But when he is rescued by the icy pureblood vampire Dillon, he finds something that is worth living for, dying for, killing for….

 

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Eternal-Captive-CoverETERNAL CAPTIVE
Mark of the Vampire,  Book 3

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Lucian Roman knows he must stay away from Bronwyn Kettler for sanity’s sake. Since feeding her his blood, he can think of nothing else but possessing her—fighting an uncontrollable desire to kill her, if need be, and the vampire she has sworn to wed. 

Bronwyn, a brilliant vampire genealogist, can never escape her connection to Lucian. He sustained her when she was starving. He still rules her dreams. And when the nights get dark enough, she still craves him. Though his essence still courses through her body, she has found a true mate in someone else. 

But when a dangerous enemy threatens Bronwyn, only Lucian—bound to her forever by blood—can save her life. Even if it means sacrificing his own…

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Eternal BeastETERNAL BEAST
Mark of the Vampire,  Book 4

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Ever since his abduction by the Eternal Order of Vampires, Gray Donohue has finally found his true calling: vengeance. He will stop at nothing to bring his fellow Impure vampires the freedom they deserve. Now if he could just release his primal need for the beautiful vampire who saved his life-and rules his thoughts and desires . . .

After nearly killing the senator she was assigned to protect, Dillon is now in mortal danger. The jaguar within her has been unleashed, and she can no longer control it. Sex is the only thing that can tame her shift. And Gray is the only man who can make her surrender to a passion strong enough to overpower her inner beast. But she doesn’t want to surrender-she wants her life back. Because she is determined never to belong to anyone, especially not Gray-the man who destiny claims is her mate.

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Eternal BeautyETERNAL BEAUTY
Mark of the Vampire Series E-special, Book 4.5
April 2, 2013

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He is captivated by the one who saved him from death—until he finds out who she is…

When his lover is murdered by evil vampire-beast, Cruen, the grief-stricken Synjon Wise believes his life over. Enraged, he flashes her away to a remote spot in South America to give his beloved’s body a proper burial. But when the sun blazes overhead and takes her body before his eyes, Synjon’s mind completely unravels. Mad with the need to join her, he walks into the sun a morphed male, prepared to die.

He awakens to find himself amongst a breed known as Shifters. As he is nursed back to health by Petra, who saved his life, Synjon feels no gratitude—only anger and guilt that he is still alive. But this female is strong and refuses to let Syn waste away. For the bond that will form between them will be enduring: as nurse and patient, male and female, savior and saved.

Betrayer and betrayed

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Eternal DemonETERNAL DEMON
Mark of the Vampire,  Book 5
Available:  May 7, 2013

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When Erion’s son is kidnapped by the evil vampire Cruen, Erion vows to stop at nothing to find his hideaway—including intercepting the traveling party of Cruen’s beautiful bride-to-be. But instead of a vulnerable caravan, Erion is met by a feral band of female demons that includes Hellen, the bride—a creature of dark magic and darker passion.

Though the safety of his son is foremost, Erion can’t deny his unexpected connection to Hellen—inflaming a manic desire as primal as it is irresistible. As their bond intensifies, they move toward an inevitable and terrifying battle. With time running out, Erion realizes he must not only find and rescue his son but protect Hellen from Cruen and the underworld forces waiting to destroy her for her betrayal.

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Laura Wright Author PicABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Author of the Bestselling Mark of the Vampire series, Laura Wright spent the early years of her life immersed in the worlds of singing, acting and competitive ballroom dancing. But when she started writing, she knew she’d found her true calling. Laura lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband, two children, three dogs, two frogs and two fish. She’s been thrice nominated for a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, and loves hearing from her readers.

 

Connect with Laura:

Website / Facebook / Twitter / Goodreads

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5/05 – Under the Covers
http://www.underthecoversbookblog.com/

5/05 – Cocktails and Books
http://www.cocktailsandbooks.com/

5/06 – My Secret Romance
http://www.mysecretromancebookreviews.com/

5/06 – Book Lovers Hideaway
http://booklovershideaway.blogspot.com/

5/06 – Reader Girls
http://www.readergirlsblog.com/

5/07 – Book Monster Reviews
http://www.bookmonsterreviews.com/

5/07 – Literal Addiction
http://www.literaladdiction.com/

5/07 – Books-n-Kisses
http://www.books-n-kisses.com/

5/08 – The Reading Cafe
http://thereadingcafe.com/

5/08 – Bookin’ It Reviews
http://www.bookinitreviews.com/

5/09 – GraveTells
http://gravetells.com/

5/09 – Wicked Readings
http://www.wickedreadingsbytawania.blogspot.com/

5/10 – Froggarita’s Bookcase
http://www.froggaritasbookcase.com/

5/10 – I Smell Sheep
http://www.ismellsheep.com/

5/11 – Book Lovin’ Mamas
http://booklovinmamas.blogspot.com//

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GRAND PRIZE: One winner tour-wide will win a KINDLE value at $69.00 (U.S.)

RUNNER-UP : Five (5) winners will receive their choice of ebook from either MARK OF THE VAMPIRE SERIES or BAYOU HEAT SERIES.

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Blind Attraction by Eden Summers-Cover Reveal and Giveaway

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Blind Attraction by Eden Summers-Cover Reveal and Giveaway

Coming on May 28th, the first book in the Reckless Beat rock star series

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He can seduce with a single glance.

Peering down at a sea of fans, rock star, Mitchell Davies can’t deny the innocent beauty of a woman in the front row. He’ll stop at nothing to get to know her. When a public altercation leaves her weak and defenseless, he takes the opportunity to be her savior.

She’s been sheltered from the world.

Alana Shelton wants to spread her wings and experience life away from her restrictive upbringing. But she isn’t prepared for a gorgeous stranger to sweep her off her feet while at her most vulnerable.

Attraction will bring them together, but their pasts will try to tear them apart.
He wants to teach her how to trust, but she’ll show him how to love. In a glamorous world of rock-and-roll, only time will tell if they’re up for the challenge.

Links

Blind Attraction page on Goodreads
Eden Summers Website
Eden Summers Facebook Page
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Eden is offering 3 e-copies of Blind Attraction and First Prize will also receive a gorgeous beaded purse pull (made by Swagmaster Designs) valued at $10.

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Tempted by Trouble by Susan Arden-Guest Post and Blog Tour

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TEMPTED BY TROUBLE
Author: Susan Arden
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Release Date: April 1, 2013

Tempted by Trouble

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“Evermore Ranch,” she read aloud.

“I hope this won’t upset your plans?”

“Would it matter? I signed a service contract that included a non-disclosure agreement. Even if I had a problem, I couldn’t tell a soul and I’ve promised you two weeks of my time.”

He chuckled softly. “Yes, two weeks to do my bidding.”

She almost choked at the thought of doing his bidding. “What the heck have I gotten myself into with you, Mr. McLemore? Exactly what type of office do you run?”
His expression changed. Sharpened. “Strictly business. Look, Dr. Rodriguez, we’ve gotten off on the wrong foot.”

“Wrong foot … the whole body is a problem, sir,” she hissed.

He smiled broadly, reassuring her. “Let’s discuss this later. This isn’t the correct time or place. Don’t you have to help the bride or something?”

“Yes. As a matter of fact, I do. I don’t know what you think you’ve contracted, but I’ll only supply you with vet services. As long as you understand that fact, there’s nothing more to discuss.”

“Well, there is. In the service agreement, there’s a provision that we need to discuss before you’re allowed access to the ranch barn and stable sites. So, either we can do it later or when you arrive in Texas. But until you and I have a little sit-down and get a few things ironed out, there won’t be any work for you to do directly. I’ve got a ranch to run, and I don’t have time to play games. I’ve already spent enough time finding a vet.” His eyes glittered and dropped to her mouth. “If you think I’m about to waste more time because you’ve got second thoughts, Dr. Rodriguez, the next communication you’ll have from Evermore Ranch will be from my attorneys. Had I known who you were before, believe me, I wouldn’t have … I’d never let the situation get away from me.”

Oh, this was rich. “Away from you. I’d say it got out of control. But that’s on your side of the table. Fine. I’ll honor my service contract. You’re right about one thing. The only thing of interest to me is treating your cattle. Once the job is done, I’ll be only too happy to leave you in peace and we can go our separate ways.”

Up close, his eyes shone sherry-colored. A muscle flexed along his jaw. His masculine scent of leather, smoke, and wood filled her head. The hard set of his mouth didn’t resemble the man from before. He’d done just as he’d promised, shutting one door, and leaving in place a man who didn’t look as if he enjoyed playing games. No this version of Matt McLemore had a locking gaze and if looks could kill, she was a goner.

“I’m glad we understand one another then, Dr. Rodriguez. I expect to meet with you tomorrow at your convenience. Our relationship will be strictly business, if that’s what got you in such a dither.”

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Susan Arden

 

Susan Arden is a third generation Floridian. She left the field of education in 2008 pursing her dream of writing romance fiction. Currently, she writes hot love stories within the romance genres of contemporary erotic, western, and fantasy/paranormal.  Susan also writes under the name of Susan D. Taylor.
Susan currently lives in TN along with husband, two cattle dogs, two crazy cats, a gecko and a corn snake. A mother, RYT200 Yoga Alliance (registered yoga teacher), and avid gardener. You can find her on the mat when she’s not writing her next hot romance novel.

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Susan: Huge thank you so much for having me over to The Reading Cafe! I’m absolutely thrilled to be here 🙂

TRC: What is a tidbit that not a lot of people know about you?

Susan: Hmmm. I’ve had a few interesting jobs. Legal secretary, bartender, then I graduated college. Biology special ed teacher.

I met my husband he’s an environmental engineer. For a while, I’d get called to do evaluations and take lab samples within the crawlspace. You know the space under a house or buildings. I’ve seen all sorts of things crawling around under there. Snakes, spiders, lizards, mice, rats, dogs, big dogs, a fox, raccoons. Did I mention snakes? One place, I would have sworn had buried bodies or something really weird was buried. Maybe only my imagination. Many times, the spaces are so small a man can’t fit. So, I’m tall but thin and was able to squeeze in through the vent. Crazy times.

TRC: What writing project are you currently immersed within?

Susan: Juggling is the more like the method of work I believe writers employ. LOL.
• Releasing: Picture Perfect, the story of Carolina’s cousin, Cynthia “Sam” Cainwright is releasing. *nail biting jitters*
• Final edits for a new genre. I’m releasing an erotica series Naughty Nights and the first book is Taken is going through the wringer.
• Writing: Don’t Tease Me, paranormal erotic romance featuring a witch and a wolf.
• Brainstorming: Shotgun Wedding. Cory, Matt’s sister’s story.
So you can see, a writer constantly has stories in various degrees of evolution. Phew!

TRC: When you aren’t writing where would we find you?

Susan: Outside in the garden. Now, it’s the perfect season for planting. And watching the return of plants. Everything from herbs to flowers to Japanese Maple. Gardens are a wonderful way to connected to the Earth and time. I share a garden with deer, rabbits, and a rather large ground hog. I can’t say they’re much help but I do like the company.

TRC: People wish: Name three people you would love to spend the day with, if you got the chance?

Susan: I’m thinking of people alive. Hard to narrow down to three. Here goes.

Well, Joyce Carol Oates of course. I’m a huge fan of hers. I think she’s absolutely genius.
And Terry Gross, host of Fresh Air from National Public Radio. She’s interviewed so many incredible people. I’d love to hear her stories. Christopher (Ronald) Walken. He’s my absolute favorite personality. I could watch him talk for hours. His mannerisms are weirdly captivating.

TRC: Do you have an author who has caught your attention?

Susan: YES!! Not one but several. I’ll stick to the one I’m presently reading. Crazy hot insanely fast, page-burning read. Madeline Shehanne. Undeniable. The way she deals with different POVs, the off-the-wall plot. It’s so outside the box, it just blows me away.

TRC: What was your favorite scene to write in Tempted by Trouble?

Susan: Oh golly. The love scenes were challenging and thought provoking. But I think the one scene I loved the most the ending when Matt is running through the airport.

TRC: Why a western? You cross several subgenres.

Susan: I didn’t know much about westerns and then my husband was set to go to Diamond Don’s a motocross race in Texas. I started researching about Texas and found, man this place is out-of-control DIVERSE. I backtracked and read some westerns and fell in love with this genre. The men are hot, fierce, and loyal as hell to their families. The women are smart, sassy, and totally into their men and families. I guess I love the idea of super close nit huge family and passionate, passionate romance.

Oh and BTW, my husband came in third this year at Diamond Don’s. YEE HAW for motocross!!

So there you have it The Reading Café. And thank you so much for this opportunity

Blog Tour Schedule Black and Hot Pink 2

4/29 – Reading Between The Wines
http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com/

5/01 – Riverina Romantics
http://riverinaromantics.blogspot.com/

5/02 – My Reading Obsession
http://4myreadingobsession.blogspot.com

5/04 – Urban Girl Reader
http://www.urbangirlreader.com/

5/05 – The Reading Café
http://thereadingcafe.com/

5/06 – Book Monster Reviews
http://www.bookmonsterreviews.com/

5/07 – Book Lovin’ Mamas
http://booklovinmamas.blogspot.com

5/09 – Ramblings From This Chick
http://ramblingsfromthischick.blogspot.com/

5/10 – Books-n-Kisses
http://www.books-n-kisses.com/

5/11 – Romance Junkies
http://www.romancejunkies.com/rjblog/

5/12 – Manga Maniac Café
http://www.mangamaniaccafe.com/

5/12 – Romancing The Book
http://romancing-the-book.com/

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Susan is offering up a $10.00 Amazon Gift Card and a SWAG Pack (T-Shirt, Notebooks & Pen) to one lucky winner that follows the tour.

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Ana Blaze-Interview and Giveaway with the Author

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TRC: Hi Ana and welcome to The Reading Café.  Congratulations on the release of THE BEST MAN.

Ana: Hi. Thank you so much for having me. It’s really a dream come true; so many of my favorite writers have been interviewed here. I’m getting bruised from pinching myself.

 

 

Website: www.anablaze.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AnaBlazeLove
Twitter: @ana_blaze

TRC: We would like to start with some background information.  Would you please tell us something about yourself?

Ana: Certainly. I grew up mostly in New England, but currently reside a few miles south of Washington DC. I miss the ocean, but all the museums and cultural events around here are pretty great. Most importantly, this is where my husband is. Together we take care of our three rather pampered cats, watch way too much television and debate our relative preparedness for a zombie apocalypse.

TRC: You are a writer of several different genres. Which genre do you believe is the most difficult to write?  The easiest?

Ana: I’d say I’m a reader on many genres, but as a writer I’ve basically stuck with romance, some contemporary and some paranormal. While the paranormal elements can be fun, I think in the end a love story is a love story whether it’s between humans, werewolves, vampires, ghosts, djinn, witches, or anyone else. I would love to try my hand at an urban fantasy series if the right idea ever comes along. I think I’ll have a difficult time not wrapping things up in a pretty bow at the end of the first book.

The Best ManTRC: THE BEST MAN is your latest (April 29, 2013) release in the contemporary romance style.  Would you please tell us something about the premise of the book?

Purchase Link:  Entranced Publishing / Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Barnes and Noble/

Ana: Beth Chase is a professional wedding planner. She’s well on her way to a coveted partnership with Ever After Weddings when she meets Colin Pratt, the shockingly drunk best man at an event she is working. I love the idea that Colin, who you’ll find is normally a very responsible gentleman, had this one day of outlandish behavior and that day just happened to be the day he met the girl of his dreams. So he’s stuck trying to overcome that crazy first impression.

TRC: Are the characters based on anyone you know or an amalgamation of people –real or imagined?

Ana: I’d say my characters are always bits and pieces of lots of people.

The Best Man collageTRC: If you could virtually cast the lead characters of THE BEST MAN, which actors and models would be represent your ideal image?

Ana: I would love to see Beth Chase played by Kristen Bell and Colin Pratt played by Hugh Dancy.

TRC: What do you believe is the biggest misconception about you?

Ana: I have no idea. What a question! I can tell you that during college I had a crazy good girl reputation that was very hard to shake. I think there was an assumption that getting good grades meant you did nothing but study. I studied plenty, but it wasn’t all I did. 😉

TRC: If you could change something about yourself personal or professional, what would it be and why?

Ana: I would love to successfully become more of a plotter. I’m a pantser, but I’ve tried plotting my stories out in more meaningful ways a few times. I find that when I have a very detailed outline it takes away a lot of my excitement and drive to actually write the story. Basically, once the story is completed in my head I feel rather done with it.

TRC: Who is the first person you think about when you need someone to talk with and why?

Ana: Probably my mom, though I’ve been inordinately lucky in the friend department. My closest girlfriend, I usually call her my sister because blood isn’t as important as love, has been my rock since we were teenagers and my husband and I were friends for ten years before we dated, so that is very much the foundation for our relationship.

TRC: What five things would you like to accomplish in the next ten years?

Ana: I’d very much like to:
Grow as a writer.
Find a position with a publisher in editing or publicity.
Celebrate ten more anniversaries with my husband.
See our family grow.
Learn to age gracefully.

TRC: How do you balance family life and writing?

Ana: This is something I’m still learning to do. The thing about writing is it’s a job, but it’s also the thing you love to do, so stopping for housework can be tricky. That said, I try to put away my laptop for a while most evenings and my hubby and I always eat dinner together.

TRC: How do you deal with the stress and anxiety of writing deadlines?

Ana: Wine and kissing. 😉

TRC: On what are you currently working?

Ana: I always have half a dozen WIPs, but right now I’m most excited about a contemporary novella I’m writing as part of an anthology with a few writer friends. It’s all still early stages and very hush-hush, but I think there are going to be some hot stories.

TRC: Would you like to add anything else?

Ana: Just thanks again for having me. I’m incredibly excited to introduce Beth and Colin to your readers.

LIGHTNING ROUND

Favorite Food- Saag Paneer with warm naan

Favorite Dessert-Vanilla cake with a mango curd. It was our wedding cake.

Favorite TV Show(s)-Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Trek, X-Files, True Blood, Sherlock, Doctor Who, Once Upon a Time, Torchwood, Veronica Mars, Firefly, The Colbert Report, Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, The Walking Dead, The West Wing, The Daily Show, Vampire Diaries

Last Movie You Saw- Side Effects-it was quite good.

Dark or Milk Chocolate- Milk Chocolate, preferably with peanut butter.

Famous Secret Crush- None of my crushes are very secret: Alan Rickman, James Marsters, Alexander Skarsgård, David Tenant, Robert Carlyle, Benedict Cumberbatch.

TRC: Thank you Ana for taking the time to answer our questions at The Reading
Café.  Congratulation on the new release and we wish you all the best in
your writing career.

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Bound With Pearls BLOG TOUR and Giveaway

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Bound With Pearl Blog Tour and Giveaway

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Bound With Pearls
by Sidney Bristol

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Thanks so much to The Reading Café for having me today! I’m celebrating the print release of my first Taboo line book, Bound with Pearls. It’s crazy to think that this book is out in all formats now. I wrote this title well over a year ago and it’s gone through many rounds of revisions and a lot of tough love to reach this point. It’s very cool from the author side of things to see a book come to life, the way it grows and changes into something I didn’t even know it would be when I started with a blank page. Now all I can do is hope people like it!

This might be a strange thing to say, but the writing of Bound with Pearls pushed some of my limits as an author. I think is a good thing for me, and for my readers. While I was comfortable writing erotic romance and I was comfortable with the practice of BDSM and the knowledge behind it, writing the two together was something I’d never done before. It was exciting, uncharted territory, and really pushed me to grow and step back and think about preferences, limits and activities from another point of view.

sharkWe all have limits of things we’d never do, stuff we could be convinced to do and things no one can hold us back from doing. For example, I’d go shark diving either with a snorkel or in a cage in a second, but you couldn’t pay me to go cliff jumping. Up until December, I thought I’d never willingly get a pedicure, but now I get them regularly. I don’t really like them, I’m way too ticklish, but the pretty toenails have seduced me into it. So long as they don’t scrub my legs with that sea salt stuff our punch my calves. I was not a fan of that.

The point is that there are definitive limits in our lives, for whatever reason, they exist. It’s not wrong or bad. It’s natural and acceptable to not want to do some things. Like, say, jump off a cliff into a river full of gators. Not a good idea. But people still do it.

But still yet, there are limits that exist to be pushed. It’s part of growing as people and making a personal choice to change. I’m a super picky eater, for example. There are loads of things I just do not want to eat, but I regularly try to eat things out of my comfort zone because I know it’s a good idea and also to prove myself wrong. I used to not eat fish, now, I love a good Tilapia filet. This last weekend I tried an avocado. I was not a fan, but I tried it.
In BDSM there are generally two kinds of limits. Soft limits. And hard limits. I say general because there is no hard set rulebook to BDSM, so take what I’m saying with a cup of salt. There’s room for all views under this umbrella.

Girl with ChainsSoft limits are things that are a, “No,” but for a lot of individuals, with the right person, they could reconsider that. For example, a person can have a soft limit of no gags. Gags prevent a person from speaking and saying a safe word or ending play unless another, non-verbal signal is agreed upon beforehand. This individual could refuse to engage in play that included gags until they reached a certain familiarity with a new partner. Or, they could use gags with one partner but not another.

Hard limits, however, are the things that we would never consider doing. Ever. For anyone. No matter how hot they are, how much you love them or if there’s a water balloon about to fall on you when you’re wearing white. I’m sure we can all think of some very extreme things we would never allow another person to do. Some of the most common hard limits are things that do with human excrement, blood, restricting breathing or cutting the skin. However, there can be other, not so “scary” hard limits. I hate, hate, hate being tickled, for example. Someone else might refuse to do anything that involved a whip because of their personal take on that item. There’s no right or wrong answer for why something is a hard limit, it just is.

I knew that I wanted to explore a few limits in this book. The characters have vastly different comfort levels when it comes to some activities, so it was natural for them to challenge each other. I won’t give away too much, but it was a lot of fun to explore and research character specific activities to weave into the book. How one character’s strengths encourage the other to rise to the occasion, and vice versa.

I think as human beings we naturally push one another into bettering and furthering ourselves, either from encouraging or simple competition. I’m naturally very competitive so I like to surround myself with people who can do things better than me and learn from them.

Can you think of something you, a friend or family member talked you into doing that you never thought you’d do?

BOUND WITH PEARLS by Sidney Bristol
Series:  Atlanta BDSM Series, Book 1

Bound with Pearls

Release Date: December 12, 2012
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Contemporary erotic/BDSM/Taboo

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The last thing Christine wants to do is another favor for her sister, but Lucy always gets what she wants. This time it’s Chris playing sub to a demanding Dom. Their relationship begins with a power exchange and progresses to time spent between the sheets. Now emotions are getting complicated and the Dom isn’t just a hunky guy in black.

Daniel’s expectations are turned upside down when he meets Chris. She’s more than a well-trained submissive. She’s a woman with a body he wants to memorize. He’s willing to spend as much time as it takes to learn her, because she might be his match and his muse. He’ll make her come so hard he’s imprinted on every inch, and then he’ll offer her the most precious thing he can, himself.

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Sidney-Bristol-PicIt can never be said that Sidney Bristol has had a ‘normal’ life.  She is a recovering roller derby queen, former missionary, and tattoo addict. She grew up in a motor-home on the US highways (with an occasional jaunt into Canada and Mexico), traveling the rodeo circuit with her parents. Sidney has lived abroad in both Russia and Thailand, working with children and teenagers. She now lives in Texas where she splits her time between a job she loves, writing, reading and belly dancing.

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Sidney Bristol’s Bound by Pearls Tour Schedule
4/22-  Reading Between The Wines
4/22-  Toot’s Book Reviews
4/23-  Book Monster Reviews
4/23 – Literal Addiction
4/23-  Riverina Romantics
4/24-  HEA Romances With A Little Kick
4/24-  Seductive Musings
4/25-  My Reading Obsession
4/26-  Babbling About Books
4/26-  Books-n-Kisses
4/27-  The Jeep Diva
4/28-  The Reading Café

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$25 gift certificate to Amz/B&N/Ellora’s Cave.

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Melinda Leigh MIDNIGHT SACRIFICE Blog Tour and Giveaway

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Midnight Exposure (Midnight #1)
by Melinda Leigh
Release Date: August 2012

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Midnight ExposurePoint, click, die.

When two hikers disappear, their hometown in Maine blames the blinding storms. But the truth is far more sinister. Unaware of the danger, tabloid photographer Jayne Sullivan follows an anonymous tip to find the most reclusive sculptor in the art world. Instead, she finds sexy handyman Reed Kimball—and a small town full of fatal secrets.

Five years ago, Reed buried his homicide detective career along with his wife. But when a hiker is found dead, the local police chief asks Reed for help. Why was a Celtic coin found under the body? And where is the second hiker? Avoiding the media, Reed doesn’t need a murder, a missing person, or a nosey photographer. Then Jayne is attacked, and her courage is his undoing. Reed must risk everything to protect her and find a cunning killer.

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Midnight Sacrifice (Midnight #2)
by Melinda Leigh
Release Date: April 16, 2013

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One by one, people are mysteriously disappearing from a small Maine town. Four months ago, a ruthless murderer killed two people and kidnapped three more, including Danny Sullivan’s sister, who barely escaped. Unfortunately so did the killer, vanishing without a trace into the vast wilderness. When the police fail to find his sister’s captor, Danny returns to Maine to hunt him down. He begins his search with another survivor, bed-and-breakfast owner Mandy Brown, but her refusal to cooperate raises Danny’s suspicions.

What is the beautiful innkeeper hiding? Mandy Brown has a secret. But sexy Danny Sullivan, his relentless questions, and the desire that simmers between them threaten to expose the truth ? a revelation that puts her family in danger. As more people disappear, it becomes clear the killer is planning another ritual?and that he’s circling in on Mandy.

About The Author

Melinda LeighMelinda Leigh is a fully recovered banker. A life-long lover of books, she started writing when her youngest child entered first grade as a way to preserve her sanity. in 2007, she joined Romance Writers of America, learned a few things about writing a book, and decided the process was way more fun than analyzing financial statements. It was time to get serious about making her hobby a career. She began submitting her work in 2008. In 2009 she signed with an agent, who sold Melinda’s debut romantic suspense novel, SHE CAN RUN, in 2010 to Montlake Romance. 
 
SHE CAN RUN released in November 2011 and became the #1 Bestseller in Kindle Romantic Suspense. SHE CAN RUN has been nominated for a 2012 Thriller Award for Best First Novel. 
 
Melinda is also an avid martial artist. She holds a 2nd degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, studies Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and teaches women’s self-defense. She lives in a messy house in the suburbs with her husband, two teenagers, a couple of dogs and one neurotic cat with an inexplicable fear of ceiling fans. With such a pleasant life, she has no explanation for the sometimes dark and disturbing nature of her imagination 

To find out more about Melinda and her books you can connect with her online: 

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Melinda Leigh’s
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Blog Tour Schedule

4/12 – Cocktails and Books
4/13 – Book Monster Reviews | Literal Addiction
4/14 – Curling Up with a Good Book
4/15 – Books, Books and More Books
4/16 – Books-N-Kisses
4/17 – United by Books
4/18 – Romancing the Book
4/19 – Salacious Reads
4/20 – Scenes From A Chaotic Mind
4/21 – Romance Junkies
4/22 – Book Lovin’ Mamas
4/23 – The Reading Café
4/24 – Riverina Romantics
4/25 – The Jeep Diva
4/26 – My Secret Romance
4/27 – Reading Between The Wines
4/30 – Beach Bum Reads
5/01 – Paranormal Haven
5/04 – Alexx Mom Cat’s Gateway

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Melinda is giving away the following prizes on the tour:
GRAND PRIZE – a $25 gift card to Amazon and autographed copies of both MIDNIGHT books
TWO runners up get to pick a book of their choice from either the SHE CAN or MIDNIGHT series

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Gabrielle Bisset-Sons of Navarus Blog Tour and Giveaway

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SONS OF NAVARUS series by Gabrielle Bissset:  About the series

Eight vampire warriors descended from the gods and chosen to defend their world against the Archon takeover, each dedicated to the war they must win. But there’s another side to these Sons of Navarus—one that only the women they love know. Behind the strength they need to defeat their enemies lies a passion different in each one of the Sons. Their war will take them around the world and even involve the gods themselves, but they must unlock the secrets of the Prophecy of Idolas to defeat the Archons or perish in trying for none of their kind can be safe if the Archons win this battle.

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Blood AvengedBlood Avenged (Sons of Navarus #1)

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I am everything you desire. I am vampire.

Powerful and manipulative, Vasilije does as he pleases. A vampire beholden to no one, he takes what he desires, drinking deeply the pleasures this life has to offer.

When one of his own is staked, Vasilije must travel to New Orleans to exact his revenge. There he meets Sasa, a beautiful woman who arouses him like no other has for centuries. Vasilije’s need for vengeance is equaled only by his passion for her, but what he finds in his revenge is just the beginning…

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Blood BetrayedBlood Betrayed (Sons of Navarus #2)

I am everything forbidden.  I am vampire.

Haunted by betrayal, Saint hides in the human world, giving his heart to no one and finding the only solace from his past in the arms of human women. Now as the Archons begin their takeover of the vampire world, this Son of Navarus has been marked for death.

Summoned to defeat the Archons by the world that shunned him, Saint must face his past and Solenne, the woman he loved and lost a century ago, for only in accepting her will his body and soul finally find salvation.

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Blood SpiritBlood Spirit (Sons of Navarus #3)

I am everything you seek. I am vampire.

Blessed with the gift of telepathy, Terek always knows what a woman wants. His gift has afforded him nightly sensual pleasures and exotic treats for centuries, but beneath the surface he yearns for much more.

Ilona can give him what his soul craves, but only if he trusts his heart. One fateful choice made out of desire puts all he cares for in danger. With a civil war and the threat of Archon hunters at every turn, this Son may lose everything if he can’t find the balance between heart and mind.

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Blood Prohecy - SON #4Blood Prophecy (Sons of Navarus #4) COMING MAY 14!

I am everything you fear. I am vampire.

As the two Sons chosen to decipher the Prophecy of Idolas, Ramiel and Thane journey to find the key to defeating the Archons. Together with Noele, a born vampire, they confront their fates as they fulfill their duty to their world. Along the way, they’ll find love, but death and betrayal lurk in the shadows, threatening everything dear to them.

Descended from the gods and warriors all, each Son’s loyalty will be tested. Every action has consequences, and the choices they make now seal their fates. Alliances as old as the vampire world itself are reforged, and the Sons’ duty is clear. Stop the Archons. Or die trying.

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Gabrielle BissetI’m a UF/PNR author and my newest releases are Blood Prophecy, the fourth book in my new series Sons of Navarus, and the Sons short stories Longing and The Deepest Cut.

For me, a book does more than just tell a story. It transports readers away from their daily lives to another place where they can be a part of something different than the common and everyday. I’m always so touched when readers tell me they felt like they were a part of the story when they read my books.

When I’m not writing, I can be found reading romance novels but often mysteries, cookbooks, and anything dealing with ancient and medieval history and European history, in general. I also love the outdoors, so I enjoy the wonderful weather Pennsylvania has to offer. I live there with my son and a herd of pets.

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SONS OF NAVARUS Blog Tour
04/01/13 – 05/03/13

04/01 – Books-n-Kisses
04/02 – Books, Books & More Books
04/03 – Mad Hatter Reads
04/04 – Wicked Readings
04/05 – I Smell Sheep
04/06 – Curling Up With A Good Book
04/08 – Book Lovin’ Mamas
04/09 – Salacious Reads
04/10 – Riverina Romantics
04/11 – Urban Girl Reader
04/12 – Reading Between The Wines
04/13 – Beach Bum Reads
04/17 – Paranormal Book Club
04/21 – Page Flipperz
04/22 – The Reading Cafe
04/24 – Paranormal Haven
04/26 – Book Monster Reviews / LITERAL ADDICTION
04/28 – Book Lovers Hideaway
04/29 – Alexx Mom Cats Gateway
05/01 – GraveTells
05/02 – Scenes From A Chaotic Mind
05/03 – Ramblings From This Chick
05/03 – Scorching Book Reviews

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Autographed copies of the first three books in the series (Blood Avenged, Blood Betrayed, Blood Spirit) and SWAG (bookmarks, trading cards, cover flat, etc.) to ONE lucky winner.

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THREE runners up will receive a SWAG pack

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Alpha Marked: Scarlet Blog Tour with Celia Kyle

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Alpha Marked:  Scarlet Blog Tour with Celia Kyle

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Alpha Marked: Scarlet
by Celia Kyle
Release Date: April 3, 2013

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Thirty and single? Well, getcha ass to the Gathering!

As if hitting thirty wasn’t enough, unmated Scarlet Wickham is summoned to this year’s Gathering. As a woman Marked to be the mate of an Alpha pair, she’s not going to find happiness anywhere other than in the arms of two Alpha werewolves. So, off she goes with her sisters in tow. ‘Cause yeah, she’s one of the plump Wickham triplets, and they’re all being carted off to werewolf speed dating.

Keller and Madden, Ruling Alpha pair, can’t believe their luck. They’ve found their mate, and she’s more than they could have ever hoped for. She’s feisty with spirit to spare, and lush curves that they want to trace with their tongues. They can’t wait to solidify their bond and get to know the beautiful woman who is to rule at their side. But first, there’s the minor inconvenience of a challenge to the death…

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Celia Kyle

Celia Kyle would like to rule the world and become a ninja. As a fall-back, she’s working on her writing career and giving readers stories that touch their hearts and *ahem* other places.

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Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

 

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4/12-  Close Encounters With The Night Kind
4/12-  Total Book Nerd
4/13-  Books, Books & More Books
4/13-  Nina’s Literary Escape
4/14-  Book Lovin’ Mamas
4/15-  GraveTells
4/15-  United by Books
4/16-  Darker Passions
4/16-  Urban Girl Reader
4/17-  Night Owl Reviews
4/18-  My Reading Obsession
4/18-  Bookin It Reviews
4/19-  Riverina Romantics
4/19-  Fictional Candy
4/20-  The Jeep Diva
4/21-  The Reading Cafe 
4/22-  Wicked Readings by Tawania
4/22-  Booked & Loaded
4/23-  Offbeat Vagabond
4/24-  Book Monster Reviews
4/24-  Literal Addiction
4/25-  Romancing The Book
4/26-  Confessions of the Paranormal
4/27-  Musings From An Addicted Reader
4/28-  Redheaded Bookworm

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Celia is giving away the following prizes on her tour:
Grand Prize – $25.00 gift card to either Amazon or B&N
Runners-Up – 5 runners-up will receive an eBook from Celia’s backlist (winners choice)

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