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Keta Diablo is at 1RomanceEbooks.com

2009-07-01T15:06:00.000-07:00

That is a link to 1RomanceEbooks.com . It is a very pretty banner made by Celia Kyle.

Keta Diablo has placed Dust and Moonlight, a romantic fantasy novel there. Be sure to click the picture above to take you to Romance Ebooks.

A New Site for Romance Ebooks

2009-06-28T09:58:00.000-07:00

You may purchase the best and hottest in Romance Ebooks at 1RomanceEbooks.com

There are Ebooks from Claire Thompson, Keta Diablo, Aspen Mountain Press and MORE.

Stop on by when you want passion delivered one download at a time.

time travel pirates, ice palaces and women with voices impossible to resist

2008-09-14T14:51:00.001-07:00

They've got stories of time travel pirates, ice palaces and women with voices impossible to resist in this week's romance writer chat at Realms of Love.

Chat with Teresa Noelle Roberts, Victoria Blisse and Nicole Gestalt from Phaze Books on Monday, September 15 at 9 PM EDT/6 PM PDT. Join us in the Realms of Love Chat Castle for good conversation, laughs and news about the latest releases from Phaze Books!

Author: Victoria Blisse
Author URL: http://victoriablisse.co.uk
Title: Lyrical
Blurb: Living in a world of lyrics, she sings his song and he is powerless to resist.

Peter is anti-social. He doesn't speak to a soul at work and listens to his music 24/7. He thinks he is too fat to fit in. Rock chick Chloe disagrees and slowly pulls Peter out of his shell. She finally wins him over with her beautiful singing voice but he just does not know how to deal with this beautiful woman and her lusts. Does Chloe have the patience to teach him to play her song to the rhythm of their shared sensuality or will he be forever doomed to a solitary life with only his music for comfort?

Elements: BHM

Victoria Blisse is a mother, wife, Christian, Manchester United fan and erotica writer. She is equally at home behind a laptop or a cooker and she loves to create stories, poems, cakes and biscuits that make people happy.

She was born near Manchester, England and her northern English quirkiness shows through in all of her stories. Passion, love and laughter fill her works, just as they fill her busy life.

Author: Nicole Gestalt
Author URL: http://nicolegestalt.blogspot.com/
Title: Cold Fire
Blurb: In his ice palace Kevalan spends his time visiting different planes bringing cold and ice at certain times of the year. On a brief visit to one he rescues a young woman. He carries her to his palace for her safety all the while worried about his feelings for her. He only has one night on this world is it enough to form a strong enough bond, and why does she look upon him so fearfully?

Nicole says about herself: I'm a writer, artist, tarot card reader, past life reader and I also make and sell greeting cards. Once a week I DM for our 10 strong gaming group which is great fun, we also play-test occasionally and work out plots for fantasy stories.

Author: Teresa Noelle Roberts
Author URL: http://teresanoelleroberts.blogspot.com/
Title: Pirate's Booty
Blurb: A pirate knew when to be subtle and when to be fierce, knew when to seize what he wanted and when to work his way into position so delicately that the enemy didn't know what was happening until it was too late.

Abby was hardly the enemy, but he would sneak up on her defenses as if she was. Her heart was well guarded against him, like a treasure ship, but he'd taken those before. Now that her body was open, vulnerable, the rest would be, not easy, but easier.

Block Island , Rhode Island 1712: Matthew, poor and illegitimate, left home to become a sailor but instead turned to piracy. Now rich, rakish, and with an undeniably sexy swagger, he's returned to his New England home in winter to court his childhood sweetheart. But will Abby, now a respectable young widow, recoil from his criminal ways, or will a fierce winter storm and her own fierce needs drive them together?

"You know what happens to a pirate's captive wench, right?"

"She gets taken brutally?" she said, her voice bright and hopeful, though unsteady with need.

"She gets tied up and taken brutally," he corrected.

Block Island Rhode Island 2008: Holed up in a rented cottage to immerse herself in the fictional romantic exploits of her characters Matthew and Abby, Elizabeth is ill-prepared for a blizzard that knocks out power and isolates the island from the mainland. Her gorgeous neighbor Lucius comes to the rescue, even though their earlier sexy close encounter on the winter beach was spoiled by a ridiculous argument about fictional versus real pirates. Trapped in Lucius' house by the storm, though, they discover shared passion for a few subjects other than local history.

Elements: Historical settings and mild bondage

Teresa Noelle Roberts: poet, erotica and romance writer, sometime fantasy writer, person generally obsessed with the written word (and with nature, love, and sex)

Technorati tags: Realms of Love, Phaze, Teresa Noelle Roberts, Victoria Blisse, Nicole Gestalt, romance writer chats

Jennifer Rardin Chats at Realms of Love

2008-08-09T14:21:00.001-07:00

Jennifer Rardin chats with Lizzie T Leaf in the Realms of Love Chat Castle Monday, August 11 about Bitten to Death the latest in Jennifer's Jaz Parks series.

Jaz Parks and her vampire boss, Vayl, have already fought demons, vampires, and reavers. Now, juggling work and family takes on a new dimension as she tackles her latest challenge: nail the Raptor before he can reduce her to Jaz-bits, survive a head-on crash with Vayl’s violent past, and lever her twin’s military career back on track before a dishonorable discharge ruins his life. To top it off, she must also contend with her father’s issues. Is he losing his mind? Or is someone really trying to kill him - from beyond the grave?

Lizzie T Leaf and you chat with Jennifer Rardin Monday in the Realms of Love Chat Castle Monday at 9 PM EDT.

IceRocket tags: jennifer rardin, lizzie t leaf Realms of Love, romance writer chats

Birthday Celebration at Aspen Mountain Press

2008-07-27T20:06:00.001-07:00

From humble beginnings to a respected publisher, the hard working folks at AMP are to be congratulated.

Lucynda Storey's Blog has the details of the Aspen Mountain Press birthday celebration .

A lot of exciting erotic romance ebook writers are at Aspen Mountain Press. Check out romance stories from William Maltese, Melissa Glisan, Emily Veinglory and Jade Buchanan.

Happy Birthday AMP!

IceRocket tags: romantic fiction, aspen mountain press, erotica, romantica, romance publishers

Jasper McCutcheon and WILLIAM MALTESE at Realms of Love

2008-06-25T17:48:00.001-07:00

Jasper McCutcheon and WILLIAM MALTESE chat with YOU Monday, June 30 9 PM EDT/ 6 PM PDT in the romance writer chats at Realms of Love.

Did you know William Maltese writes m/f fiction too? How about the story of Jasper's Pygmy Love Queen?

Inquiring minds want to know more... Be sure to stop by the authors chats at RoL each Monday!

Technorati tags: Jasper McCutcheon, WILLIAM MALTESE, Realms of Love, romance writers, author chat

ManLove Authors William Maltese, James Buchanan and Jardonn Smith

2008-02-17T09:54:00.001-08:00

Join James Buchanan, Jardonn Smith and William Maltese in the ManLove Chat at Realms of Love March 3 at 9 PM EST.

There will be give-aways including downloads of ebooks. Chat with these hot ManLove Erotic Romance Writers Monday March 3.

Our theme will be ancient Rome and tortured hero stories. How's that for a party of the depraved?

Technorati tags: Jardonn Smith, James Buchanan, William Maltese, manlove, realms of love

Romance Writer Chats at Realms of Love

2008-01-20T09:35:00.000-08:00

Chat with the Phaze Books Writers Monday

Join Victoria Blisse and Nicole Gestalt as they discuss their contributions to these hot Phaze romance anthologies with Lucynda Storey and YOU! Log on to Realms of Love at 9 PM EST / 6 PM EST Monday, January 21 for a fun hour of romance writing and reading chat.
Author: Nicole Gestalt
Author URL: www.nicolegestalt.blogspot.com
Title: Coming Together: Under Fire
Blurb: Coming Together: Under Fire is a multi-author anthology of erotic fiction and poetry edited by the dynamic writing (and now editing) team of Alessia Brio and Will Belegon.

Author: Victoria Blisse

Author URL: www.victoriablisse.co.uk

Title: 39 and Holding...Him!

Blurb: Let's face it, 40 is the new sexy! And Phaze is celebrating with this sometimes hilarious, sometimes touching, and always passionate collection of mature heroines who set out to prove that once you crest the hill, you begin to pick up a little speed. Features stories by Robin Slick, Victoria Blisse, Fenner Jeckyll, Jalena Burke, N.L. Belardes, N, Missy Lyons, Shanna Germain, Rebecca Adamsi, and Belinda Franklin.

ALL proceeds from the sale of this volume will benefit relief efforts for the victims of the 2007 Southern California wildfires. With stories and poetry by Alessia Brio, Will Belegon, James Buchanan, Aurora Black, Jamie Hill, Brenna Lyons, Victoria Blisse, Rachel Kramer Bussel, Vincent Diamond, Laurence Doyen, Jeremy Edwards, Justanne Farrow, Mari Freeman, Shanna Germain, Nicole Gestalt, Tilly Greene, Michelle Houston, Lauren Hynde, Selena Kitt, Vana Lafayette, Rebecca Leah, Rachelle Le Monnier, Dr. Madeuse, Sommer Marsden, Jude Mason, Gwen Masters, Lefty McGee, Gabrielle Miel, Sapphire Phelan, Teresa Noelle Roberts, Lisabet Sarai, Skylar Sinclair, Samantha Sommersby, and Stephanie Vaughan.

Increase your Erotic Romance Vocabulary
Do you know what Eunoterpsia means? How about Amomaxia? Typhlobasia? Peotomy? Read the definitions and get a pronounciation guide to these fun words at Realms of Love.

Next Week: Aspen Mountain Press

The January 28th Chat features Aline de Chevigny, Maura Anderson, Melissa Glisan, and Michelle Hasker from Aspen Mountain Press. These ladies have some very hot releases at AMP. Be sure to prepare for the extreme heat in this chat. There will be give-aways of ebook downloads. Be there!

Chat with Romance Writers from AMP

2007-11-25T10:26:00.001-08:00

Romance Blog has the news about the Realms of Love chat with the Aspen Mountain Press erotica authors happening Monday.

Chat with authors from Aspen Mountain Press in the Realms of Love Chat Castle Monday November 26 at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST. There will be give-aways galore so come on down and spend an hour with some interesting writers of your favorite romantic fiction genres.

Jeanne Barrack, Maura Anderson, Michelle Hasker, and JM Snyder from Aspen Mountain Press chat with YOU Monday. Jeanne will chat about the upcoming anthology Babes in Toyland II, Maura will share with us tidbits about Del Fantasma: Texas Tea, Michelle will chat about her Plain Brown Wrapper release, Kate's Muse and J.M. will chat about the storm of new releases she's had and will have at AMP!

Two Romance Author Chats at Realms of Love This Week

2007-09-23T11:53:00.001-07:00

They've got some awesome writers lined up to chat with you this week. Have fun, have some laughs and maybe score a give-away. Join them Monday and Tuesday night at 6 PM PDT/9 PM EDT at Realms of Love.

Author Rayne Forrest lives in scenic western Maryland, where she was born and raised.
Her many novels, ranging from futuristic settings to romantic suspense have earned stellar reviews from the toughest critics in the industry—her readers.
Recently Rayne was chosen as a 2007 EPPIE Finalist, one of electronic publishing’s greatest honors.
When not at her computer she enjoys working in her garden, crafting, bowling, and reading romance and science fiction. Rayne enjoys classic rock and new age music. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America.

If you'd like to learn more about Rayne and her novels, please visit her website at www.rayneforrest.com . You can subscribe to her monthly newsletter, Forrest Whispers, at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/authorrayneforrest or visit her MySpace page at www.myspace.com/rayneforrest .. She blogs about her writing and enjoying the country lifestyle at http://rayneforrestsblog.blogspot.com .

Rayne's latest is Truest Treasure: Zebadiah LaCroy is having the strangest day of his life. He just acquired an alien wife from a planet so far away he doesn’t know how she got here. Now he has to get her home to the Bayou without any mishaps.
Easier said than done when your bride is a shapeshifting, telepathic sorceress with a bag full of strange little crystals and a mind of her own.

Let's find out more about Esther Mitchell: Although unpublished until 2004, Esther Mitchell spent her life writing. She learned to read on such classics as Gawain & the Green Knight and Beowulf. Raised in Europe, with its wide exposure to mythology, history, and the paranormal, she quickly became fascinated by the lore of the unseen, culminating in a degree in parapsychology.

Life in a fast-paced, on-the-edge military community ingrained her with both an intimate understanding of the military world, and the ability to craft edgy suspense.

At the age of eight, she fell in love with romance, thanks to great authors like Christine Smith, Lindsay McKenna, and Cassie Miles. By the age of twelve, Esther penned the first of a series of Arthurian romances, and was working on what would later become her very first release, the futuristic suspense series, Underground.

Always dedicated foremost to her writing, she writes under her real name, and has completed about twenty novels to date, of which thirteen have been published, with more to come. Reviewers and fans alike have dubbed her work “exciting,” “edge of your seat” and “daring.”

Their Mission was to bring light to the darkest corners of the Earth…They never expected to fall in love.

Critically-acclaimed Romantic Suspense Author Esther Mitchell presents a new face to her paranormal series, Project Prometheus…

Four thousand years ago, the legendary city of Atlantis crumbled into the ocean, taking with it the path to the Temple of the Stars. But four men and one woman were born of the legacy of Atlantis, and gifted with five sacred artifacts made from the magical metal forged only in the sacred Temple. Now, on the edge of a new Millennium, when the powers of the stars are aligning, the men and women of the chosen lines are drawn into the struggle to preserve the world, and reawaken the power of the most ancient of human mysteries.

Join the battle, and discover love’s saving grace. Find out more about Project Prometheus at www.esthermitchell.com
Purchase the award-winning first book of Atlantis Silver, IN HER NAME, at Aspen Mountain Press.

Melissa Glisan says: I've always wanted to write, so I became an engineer. Seriously. My career path has led a merry chase through cook, trail-guide, instructor and security. A true Jill of All Trades! Then I signed on as a news reporter. Now, I no longer report the news - I make it! My work has appeared in Insidious Reflections, Dark Gothic and Twisted Dreams as well as Aspen Mountain Press, Red Rose Publishing, Twilight Fantasies and JustusRoux.

Night Lights is her latest with AMP. Here's the blurb:

Margaret Thawley's watery nightmares hold the keys to unlocking her past and her future. On the Philippine Island of Cagayan, she places her trust in the enigmatic warrior Rizal Malihim and his night lights, to keep her safe despite the tales. For in Cagayan, the natives warn, fireflies mask the dreaded berbalangs - ghoulish vampires swarming for victims to kill.

Rob Graham has a new web site where he describes himself: This is me.
The simplest word to describe me is heretic.
heretic
noun
• a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted.
I do things my own way at my own time. If you tell me something is true, I’ll examine it and come to my own conclusion.

Rob would like us to visit Gillian's Place. Coming soon to AMP: Come on in and have a drink. Gillian's place is the right place to be to hear some interesting stories of love gone wrong and right.

Pearl Jones recently released Reach Out and Touch Someone: The phone company finally got something right! A sexy repairman and a repressed goddess work together to get all systems operating again. Is it really possible to find love at first sight?

*****

Monday, September 24th, in the monthly Aspen Mountain Press author chat, Pearl Jones, Rob Graham, and Melissa Glisan brighten the chat room. The chat begins at 6 PM PDT/9 PM EDT. There will be give-aways! Join the fun at Realms of Love.

And we've got a special Tuesday Romance Writer Chat on September 25th. Esther Mitchell and Rayne Forrest chat with YOU beginning at 6 PM PDT/9 PM EDT. There will be give-aways on Tuesday, too!

IceRocket tags: melissa glisan, Rob Graham, Pearl Jones, Rayne Forrest, romance writing, aspen mountain press, esther mitchell

ManLove's Laura Baumbach and Vincent Diamond Chat

2007-08-05T14:42:00.000-07:00

ManLove Authors Vincent Diamond and Laura Baumbach Chat Monday

Vincent Diamond and Laura Baumbach chat with Lucynda Storey in the Realms of Love Chat Castle Monday, August 6 at 9 PM EDT / 6 PM PDT.

Vincent Diamond is a native Floridian who edited Animal Attraction for Torquere Press, and whose work has appeared in Screaming Orgasms and Sex on the Beach, Coming Together for a Cure, Country Boys, Hot Cops, Love in a Lock-Up, Best Gay Romance 2007, Best Gay Love Stories 2005 and 2006; electronically in Feathers, Chance Encounters, and Play Ball from Torquere Press; and online at Fishnet, Clean Sheets and Ruthie’s Club.

Diamond’s stories are varied, including erotica, space opera, and cops-n-robbers. Mushybutt, romantic smut is a self-description for the erotica where partners–instead of just the parts–are the focus. An emotional connection, even a tiny one, is what torques Diamond’s cork. More info is at: http://www.vincentdiamond.com/.

Laura Baumbach is the author of fan fiction, screenplays and numerous short stories, novellas, and novels. Her favorite genre to work in is manlove or m/m erotic romances. Manlove is not traditional gay fiction, but erotic romances written specifically for the romantic-minded reader, male or female. She works as an emergency trauma nurse by night and an author by day, with her husband and two sons filling in her free hours.

She is also the author of The Flight of the Sparrows, an action/adventure mainstream thriller released with Aspen Mountain Press and MLR Press, and six screenplays. Find out more about Laura Baumbach at http://laurabaumbach.com/

Phaze Authors Chat at Realms of Love

2007-07-15T08:55:00.000-07:00

Romance Writer Chat Monday

Chat with the red hot authors from Phaze Books at Realms of Love, Monday, July 16. Stephanie Vaughan, L.E. Bryce, Rob Graham and James Buchanan will tell you about their latest releases and what's in store for their blazing writing careers. There will be give-aways!

Stephanie Vaughan has baked Dead Man's Party: When developer Rick Eriksson's company buys a rundown Victorian mansion - the 19th-century site of the infamous Swann Mansion bordello - Catherine Thompson of the local historical society steps in to preserve this piece of the past and ends up head-to-head with Rick. While two strong-willed people clash over the fate of the former bawdy house, two forbidden lovers separated in death use the unsuspecting pair to rekindle a passion that not even death could kill. Is what Rick and Catherine feel real, or the echo of another life and time?Rick and Catherine. Thomas and Cat. This party's just starting.

L.E. Bryce's sweltering Ki'iri: When Daro, the grandson of a fisherman, encounters a strange, seductive creature from the sea, he can only wonder. And when the sentient hrill turns out to be a beautiful young man in disguise, Daro knows his life will never be the same again.

James Buchanan intrigues us with Cry Melusine: Every child wants to believe their family can be salvaged. Family secrets, adulterous liaisons and long born grudges threaten to destroy them all. Jules has to use his wits and burgeoning abilities to save himself and his son when he follows Keiko to the seat of her Scottish Clan.

Rob Graham scorches with Discovery: John is a torn man. He has a dominant personality, finds the idea of having another in his power exciting and arousing. But his experiences of power have made him wary of this. He recognizes that power can be a dangerous thing, both to himself and others.
He begins to explore the BDSM lifestyle. His good friend, Marie, helps him, teaches him that the life is as much about joy as power. When John makes a final decision Marie matches him with a woman, Ariel, a sweet submissive perfect for him.

Discovery is the story of John’s journey from torn man to confident Master.

We've got something for everyone this week! Paranormal romance, some BDSM, some ManLove. This will be a great chat. Join us at 9 PM EDT / 6 PM PDT Monday at Realms of Love. Need some help getting into the chat? Thunder at realmsoflove.com is happy to help.

Romance Writers Chat Monday

2007-07-08T08:05:00.001-07:00

Romantic Observer has the news about the Romance Writer Chat happening Monday at Realms of Love.

Diane Charles Linford and Esther Mitchell chat with Lizzie T Leaf and YOU, Monday, July 9 at 6 PM PDT/ 9 PM EDT. Celebrate the Aspen Mountain Press one year anniversary with these fine AMP authors. Adventure! Mystery! Passion! There will be give-aways.
For you fans of something different, these romance authors have a paranormal and science fiction bent. Spend a fun hour chatting with these folks and exploring their worlds at Realms of Love.

Check out the fun author chats at Realms of Love.

Technorati tags: aspen mountain press, lizzie t leaf, diane charles linford, romance writing, esther mitchell

Happy Birthday Aspen Mountain Press!

2007-06-24T16:45:00.001-07:00

Aspen Mountain Press is celebrating their birthday next month. The festivities start now. Join authors Kara Griffin, Rob Graham, Melissa Glisan and Lucynda Storey in a romance writer chat at Realms of Love Monday, June 24. The fun starts at 9 PM EDT/ 6 PM PDT. The details of the celebration will be revealed. There will be give-aways of ebook downloads during the chat.

Melissa Glisan has just released Ware Wishes:

At Satin Knights, nothing is what it seems – including the talent. Songs simmer and clothes are stripped away - as are the club’s secrets. But the roots of deception go deeper and tangle in the lives of Jennifer Taylor and Rayn DeSantis in unexpected ways. Before they can make sense of the situation, an old promise comes due…one that could kill...

Kara Griffin's latest with AMP is Fishing Lures and Love Tackle, a mortal/goddess romance:

Keely Crystal , Kuku-lau the Goddess of Deception, has always known who her love will be. Their destiny has been foretold by the Goddess of Earth herself. But when Keely sets out to meet her intended before their destined time, she unintentionally deceives him.
Martin Stokes is tired of dealing with deceiving women. He intends to change the way he deals with them. But when he meets the enchanting, sexy, woodland nymph, while fishing, he has second thoughts. The connection he feels for Keely uncovers a love deeper than he’s ever experienced.
Is his fate as the Goddess’s protector sealed, even though she deceived him? Martin must forgive her before the Goddess of the Earth sends another protector in his place. He just can’t let that happen.

Rob Graham's In the Dark is a vampire romance:

Georges Bellveau is a vampire. With great willpower he controls his urges to feed, keeping his blood lust under control. When he meets Diane Patterson love enters into his carefully balanced equation. Can he keep his condition a secret? And when another other worldly creature threatens to expose him by threatening DIane, will she be able to accept the truth?

Blind Devotion by Lucynda Storey will soon be re-released at Aspen Mountain Press:

When Azari runs from a wild animal, she has no idea her life is about to change irrevocably. Unwittingly, she has awakened two mythical beings intent on possessing her. Escaping to an isolated cabin, Azari meets an unlikely protector, Tor, the High Priest of Eiliki. Together, Azari and Tor face the greatest challenges of their lives – survival. Will Tor’s blind devotion to the Goddess prevent him from accepting the greatest gift he’s ever been given, or will the dogma of his religion and his own past keep him from making the right decision?

Join this fun group of romance writers for chat, give-aways and details of the Aspen Mountain Press Birthday Celebration, Monday, June 25.

Technorati tags: aspen mountain press, meliissa glisan, Kara Griffin, Rob Graham, lucynda storey, erotic romance, realms of love

The Romance of Erotic Submission – an Interview with Claire Thompson

2007-04-29T13:50:00.000-07:00

What Women Read has an Interview with Claire Thompson Claire is a writer hosted at Realms of Love. Her past writing has centered on erotic submission. She is now venturing into the ManLove genre of erotic romance.

Here's a bit of that interview:

What prompted you to consider writing an erotic romance that featured BDSM?
I had always had submissive, masochistic sexual leanings, but I
married very young, without the courage to express my sensual needs to my
partner. My sex life was aided by a rich but very secret fantasy life...
What aspects of BDSM do you like to explore the most through your erotic romances (submission, bondage, or pain giving or receiving)?
Lately my focus is on working through fear—the fear of honestly exploring one’s true nature and fear of falling in love with the risk of loss. A common theme in that regard is coming to terms with one’s submissive nature and then finding the courage to honestly experience it with a loving dominant guide. In my male/male erotic romances I add the overlay of dealing with homosexuality—how it affects and informs the relationship, especially for someone just coming to grips with it.
You can read Claire’s books of manlove and romantic submission at Ellora’s Cave.
Technorati tags: erotica, BDSM Romance, Claire Thompson, ManLove

Melissa Glisan's Fool’s Gold

2007-04-21T08:55:00.001-07:00

What Women Read has the blurb for Melissa Glisan's Fool's Gold recently re-released by Aspen Mountain Press.

Here's the blurb for this novella of erotic romantic suspense:

Jade Savani is trying to made her life work. That means kicking out the dope dealers and the underage drinkers in her bar, along with keeping an eye out for trouble-makers.
And trouble is just what she gets when Iago de Oro walks through her door. Hard muscles, easy on the eyes, he might be what her long ignored libido needs.
But Iago is an undercover cop with an agenda all his own. And if seducing the beautiful Jade is a part of the deal, all the better, as long as he can keep her safe, and tend to business with his objectivity intact.

You can download and read Fool's Gold at Aspen Mountain Press.

Technorati tags: aspen mountain press, romantic suspense, erotica, romance writing

Realms of Love Hosting Phaze Romance Writers Monday 3/19

2007-03-18T16:31:00.001-07:00

Phaze Romance Writers at Realms of Love Monday 3/19

The smart, witty and excited authors of Phaze Books will be chatting with us Monday, March 19 at 6 PM Pacific/9 PM Eastern at Realms of Love . It's easy, it's fun and there will be give-aways of free downloads of their books.

Here's the list of authors slated to be there:

Alessia Brio - 2007 EPPIE Winner for Best Erotica Book - www.AlessiaBrio.com

Michael Barnette - www.MichaelBarnette.com
“Games Dragons Play”

Penny Ash - www.pucasforest.com "Caesar’s Love"

Victoria Blisse - http://www.victoriablisse.co.uk/ “Getting Physical”

Rob Graham - http://www.phaze.com/authors-robgraham.htm “Discovery”

Yeva Wiest - http://www.myspace.com/yevawiest
“Paybacks are Hell”

Eden Bradley - http://www.EdenBradleyErotica.com
“Breaking Skye”

IceRocket tags: romance writing, Alessia Brio, Phaze

Technorati tags: romance excerpts, romance chats, ebooks, writing

Eppies Awarded at EPICon

2007-03-12T06:42:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to all the 2007 EPPIE Winners. Winners were announced at EPICON in Virginia Beach, Virginia this week.

You can chat with 2007 Eppie winner Allessia Brio in the Realms of Love Romance Writer Chats . Monday March 19 at 9 PM EDT/6 PM PDT. Stop by to congratulate her and chat with the other Phaze Books authors in the chat.

We wish all the finalists the best of success in their writing. Our favorites include Lucynda Storey, Laura Baumbach, Betty Hanawa, Emma Wildes, Rayne Forrest, Trace Edward Zaber and Jinger Heaston.

Here is the 2007 Eppie Winners list.

Technorati tags: ebooks, epicon, writing, romance

IceRocket tags: reading, fiction, romance promotion, epicon

Obsession by Claire Thompson at Romantic Observer - Promotion

2007-03-07T06:12:00.001-08:00

Obsession by Claire Thompson at Romantic Observer - Promotion

Romantic Observer is offering free posting of romance excerpts and promotion of romance writing .

Claire Thompson took advantage of it to promote her Februaury release of Obsession, a BDSM Romance.

Here's the blurb:

Mark is obsessed with a beautiful movie star, following her career, her life, her every move. He dreams of turning her into his ideal sex slave. He executes a flawlessly planned kidnap, certain she’ll come to love him once she understands how pure and intense his passion is for her. Not surprisingly, she doesn’t respond as he’d hoped…
In this dark exploration of obsession, we come to understand what compels a man to take his fantasies to such an extreme. Emily, the object of his desire is at first terrified into obedience. Over time, showered with both love and cruel control, she begins a metamorphosis into willing sex slave, or so it would seem. What develops is an intense, if conflicted, BDSM love story. Be prepared to submerge yourself in a dangerous sensual journey of self-discovery on the parts of both the Master and the slave.

IceRocket tags: BDSM romance, excerpt, romance reviews

Technorati tags: romance writing, writing, ebooks, reading

Refugee by Lucynda Storey at Romantic Observer - Excerpts

2007-03-05T21:18:00.001-08:00

Refugee by Lucynda Storey at Romantic Observer - Excerpts

The Romantic Observer Excerpt site is starting to heat up.

One of our favorite authors of BDSM Romance is Lucynda Storey. She has written two hot erotic reads in Refugee and Simply Irresistible, both available from Loose-Id.

Here's a taste:

Jack rose from the bed and headed back to the shower. Neither the pounding of the spray against the porcelain, or the steam rising to fog the mirror, managed to blast Amanda from his thoughts. He pulled the curtain and stepped into the hammering, hot water.Letting it sluice over his back, he leaned his head against the rear wall of the shower stall. He couldn’t deny the lust welling within him when he thought of all the blonde hair and soft, sexy curves that was Amanda.
As much as he physically wanted her, her experiences with Victor Wakefield put her off limits to him for an indefinite amount of time. Abused submissives weren’t known for quick recoveries and their lack of trust hindered them in forming another relationship with a decent Dom. A guy like Jack.
“Case, you better wrap this thing up fast,” Jack muttered under his breath stepping out of the shower. The sooner Amanda was out of his house and safekeeping, the better off they both were.

Heat up your night with a love story full of romance with a touch of the whip.

Technorati tags: bdsm romance, romance excerpts, bdsm, erotica

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Laura Baumbach's Flight of the Sparrows

2006-12-17T17:40:00.001-08:00

Laura Baumbach's Flight of the Sparrows has gathered some good reviews. You can buy it at Aspen Mountain Press.

Laura's a good story teller, no matter what the genre.

Here's an excerpt:

Jameison pulled the collar of his overcoat up higher against the drizzle and stared at Crowe's hardened face, deciding on the value of debating the issue any further. There was something about the man that reminded Jameison of a coiled snake just waiting for the opportunity to strike its next victim. Crowe's reputation for violence accompanied by a high body count was well known. However guilty of hacking into MI5 as these boys might be, Jameison didn't think they deserved to suffer the kind of abuse Crowe was reputed to dish out to his prisoners.

His conscience got the better of his judgement. Jameison reached out to take Kevin back. Before he could get a proper hold of him, the boy was pulled from his reach, straight up into the open back of the army truck. Burke's face appeared in Kevin's place, an apologetic smile on his lips.

Throwing Crowe a warning look, Burke nodded at Jameison. "He'll be fine, Inspector. I'm sharing guard duty with Lt. Crowe at the moment."

Crowe gave Burke a disgusted sneer. "We're capturing terrorists Burke, not babysitting school boys. Lower your guard, someone'll pay for it, Yank. But it won't be me or my men, remember that." Crowe climbed up into the truck and disappeared from sight.

Peering after Crowe, Jameison could see the jabbering older McCabe perched on a bench across from his pale, silent brother. Crowe and his men lined one side of the truck with Liam, while Burke's men lined the other. The brothers sat at the very front, one on each side of the truck, corralled in place by the soldiers.

Jameison gave Burke a resigned nod, then walked back to the car. He drove to a more secluded spot down the street. They would stay close to provide back up to the team if it was needed. Chances were, the terrorist assault team would be more than able to handle the situation, but it never hurt to have a plan B. Besides, Jameison was anxious to see the fabled SparrowFour in action, even if it was from a distance.

Isabella Snow: The Claiming of Kitten!

2006-12-02T21:59:00.001-08:00

Isabella Snow's The Claiming of Kitten is out at Loose-Id. I think we're gonna hear a lot from this lady. She'll be chatting at Realms of Love at 9 PM EST December 11, 2006.

I found some interesting stuff prowling around her web site and blog.

Having searched far and wide for a book (or man) that could leave her breathless, she penned her first novel out of frustration. Yes, that kind of frustration

Got a favorite sex position?
Sure you do. This topic was up for discussion with a few of my friends earlier this evening (all male). They asked me what I preferred. I answered without hesitation.
Kneeling, man behind me.

... this novel is a Capture/Forced Seduction story. Which automatically classes it as BDSM.
However!
Please realize that while there are very slight bondage elements - the occasional tied wrist, gag, etc - there are no whips, floggers, or anything else that causes real pain in this book.

What she doesn't tell you is the man reads her books and knows what she desires. Kinda sexy, huh?

You can buy The Claiming if Kitten here. Christine M. Griffin did a fantastically sexy cover.

Here's an excerpt:

As she reached the last step, her left heel snagged in a crevice, sending her tumbling to the street below. Colliding with the unforgiving concrete, she felt the wind go out of her lungs. Gulping for air, she pulled herself up to a kneeling position. Thankfully, there hadn't been any traffic in the street before her fall. She shuddered to think what might've happened if there had been. Pressing a small hand to her forehead, she gathered her strength and tried to stand, but collapsed a few seconds later.
Pull yourself together, she told herself. And stand up!
Inhaling deeply, she aimed for the railing attached to the large stone wall beside her. Delicate fingers had almost succeeded, when a large hand cut through the darkness and clasped hers tightly. In an instant, powerful arms drew her up and against the very solid chest of a complete stranger. She gasped, effectively stunned by his presence.
Sweet Jesus… they still make men like this?! Widening eyes took in his 6'3 frame and chiseled features.
She'd stared just a moment too long and found herself blushing at the amused glint in his eyes. He was obviously enjoying the blatant appreciation. Alexandra cleared her throat nervously and did her best to present a less interested front.
"Nasty spill you took," he said softly. "How's your head?"
Spinning, thank you, Alexandra sighed dreamily to herself. "It's nothing…" She tried to suppress the butterflies in her stomach.
His hand brushed the hair at her temple aside to examine her, his eyes scanning her for any injury. A handsome face, matched by a very male physique, this man would make any healthy female swoon. This was the kind of stranger who inspired novels like the one she was presently reading.
Abducting Angel was easily the best capture fantasy she'd ever read. So much so, she'd spent three days searching all of Manhattan for a replacement when hers had gone missing. She'd had it with her the day she'd interviewed for her current employer - and that was the last time she could recall seeing it. Thankfully, it hadn't found its way into the wrong hands. A respectable company would never have hired a woman toting that kind of filth around with her!
Especially not one who pined for such a thing.
She grinned wickedly as one of the better scenes flashed through her mind's eye. Girl loses her way in a dark and dingy alley, gorgeous man manifests at the most opportune time…
Wonder if he's got any rope or blindfolds with him, Alexandra giggled to herself.
She was staring again.
"Can you speak, Kitten?" he murmured against the soft tendrils framing her face.
The unusual tone in his voice jolted her back to her senses. Her stomach fluttered as his lips touched her hair, followed by an acute surge of panic when his fingers trailed across her cheek. A steamy encounter with such a man might be everything she'd hoped for, but this was a little fast paced for real life! She placed her hands against his powerful frame and shoved with all of her might.
"Who do you think you are, talking to me this way?" She glared at him.
The stranger let her back away but did not release her. He watched in silence, a frown pulling at the corners of his mouth.
"I thought I was being rather friendly." He searched her face.
"I have plenty of friends already." She stepped backward, the words escaping her lips before she could stop herself.
He pushed his shoulders back and tilted his head to the side. Blue eyes narrowed slightly and he appeared to be looking straight through her. His face took on an unusual expression she couldn't quite identify. It was rather unnerving, whatever it was.
"Surely one more wouldn't hurt?" he offered with agrin.
"No, thank you." The hair on the back of her neck was standing on end.
His jaw tightened and he gave her a piercing look. He appeared to be struggling with himself as he calculated his next move. Attempting to show little or no fear, she snorted loudly and turned on her heel to leave. She'd gone about ten paces when he called out from behind her.
"I don't think you fully appreciate the situation." His footsteps moved closer. "We can do this the easy way, or we can do it the hard way. But we will do it my way. Is that understood?"
She froze, the flush draining away from her cheeks almost as quickly as he'd put it there.
Oh my God… did he just quote… She held her breath as trembling fingers clutched her purse. Men don't read such things… do they??
Her mind was already reeling as he took hold of her arms and spun her around. Cornering her against the nearest building, he stretched a handkerchief across her mouth. That last sentence had left her in a daze, the fog of his words still consuming her. The gag wasn't even necessary – she couldn't have screamed if she'd wanted to. At this point, her primary concern was waking herself up. This was certainly a nightmare, concocted by a shamefully deviant subconscious.
But, if I'm dreaming, why are my panties so –
Skilled hands interrupted her thoughts as silk ropes cinched her wrists together. Muscular arms closed around her waist, lifting her from the ground and draping her across his shoulder. The bindings weren't painful, but certainly snug enough to quash any doubts as to her state of consciousness. Reality was beginning to sink in and Alexandra could feel the panic coming on.
"You have nothing to fear, Kitten." He seemed to have read her mind.

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Across Time - Aspen Mountain Press

2006-10-08T17:06:00.000-07:00

Rayne Forrest's Across Time got a 5 Lips and a Recommended Read from Two Lips Reviews. This science fiction romance.

Here's the synopsis:

Corri Dunn’s mission to distant Adhara VII begins on a downhill slide. Not
only have her superiors withheld vital information, her ex-lover, Devin
Tremaine, knows what it is. Corri must face Devin, and what happened five years
ago, or lose her command. Confronting the truth means facing the fact she still
loves Devin. She wants him back in her life, and her bed, but she has to survive
this mission first.

Devin Tremaine made one big mistake in
his life – he lost the love of his life when she needed his understanding and he
couldn’t give it. Now they’re both at Adhara VII, caught in a web of deceit –
and renewed passion. Corri’s been sent into a trap and he’s the only one who can
save her.

Led by Corri’s dreams of the mysterious Ori-Arkee,
a powerful mystic who can reach through time and space, they race against time
to discover hidden truths. But Time has a few tricks up her sleeve. The secrets
of Adhara VII unlock their past, present and future, a future that is quickly
unraveling unless Corri and Devin take a leap of faith – across
time.

You can get this romance and science fiction eBook from Aspen Mountain Press.

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Romance Writing Chat: Lizzie T Leaf and Sloane Taylor

2006-10-08T13:21:00.000-07:00

Romance Author Chat: Sloane Taylor and Lizzie T Leaf

Sloane's latest is Teddi Turns On available now at Triskelion Publishing. There's another book coming in the Magnificent Men of Munich series...

Two Lips Reviews gave Lizzie's Among the Stones 5 Kisses and a Recommended Read! Among the Stones, a paranormal romance story, is available at Aspen Mountain Press.

Here's an excerpt from Among the Stones:

As we approached our destination, Alan, our tour guide, cautioned us to be careful stepping over the ropes that blocked access for the normal tourists who came in droves. This tour was special since we could disregard the barrier and go among the stones.

“I’m going to let you take a look around on your own. The sun will rise in a few minutes and if you look between those two standing sarsen stones,” he pointed to two large pillars with a heavy lintel across the top, “you will see an amazing site—if you catch it at the right moment. Be careful. There was a heavy frost last night and the grass is slippery. Don’t want anyone to fall and crack their head.” He laughed at his little joke.

I stood and admired the prehistoric site that time and man have ravaged. At one time, in the center of the circle, stood a horseshoe of high, sarsen stone uprights. Encircling this arrangement, another ring of vertical stones stood proudly, capped by horizontal lintels. Unfortunately, only a few managed to maintain their caps and remain standing tall.

From my study of Stonehenge’s history, I know the argument still rages over how people five thousand years ago accomplished this magnificent achievement with their crude tools. These huge stones aren’t native to this region. Neither, are the remaining smaller bluestones within the circle. Being lighter, a lot of them have disappeared over time.

Walking over to a bluestone, I removed my glove and touched the worn surface. I drew my hand back in surprise. Instead of the cold I anticipated, my fingers encountered a warm sensation...very warm, in fact. How strange that I would pick up heat from a rock on such a cold morning.

I shrugged off the prickling of hairs on my neck and ignored the sensation of déjà vu. The crunch of the icy grass under my feet, the colors of the stones, all seemed familiar…almost like I’d come home at last.

Puzzled, I moved away to position myself for the sunrise view Alan promised would be worthwhile. He was right. As the orange ball of fire rose upon the horizon, a brilliant light appeared between the two massive sarsens. I raised my camera and snapped several shots as quickly as I could. Being fast with the shutter was a good thing because the rays pouring through the stone framed opening disappeared quickly.

I wandered around the stones, some standing upright, others lying on their side, and touched them with my fingers. Leaning against a larger one, I studied the surrounding circle. My heart thundered in my chest as I spied a group of low stones clustered together. Not understanding the need, I was compelled to go to them. My feet, with a will of their own, moved toward the grouping. Fear ran through my body like an electrical current.

I stood there for a moment and wondered if I should take the path weaving between the smaller pair of stones and that would bring me to the larger flat surface. The map I held showed this to be the altar stone. Once again, of their own accord, my feet moved forward and I found myself between two stones about waist high.

A wave of dizziness washed over me and I fought back the nausea, resisting the urge to throw up. I reached out to brace myself to keep from falling and heard the sound of Alan’s voice explaining something to one of my fellow travelers.

For a moment, his voice held me in this time and I tried to call out to him. I’d heard his voice before in a different time, in a different life. Grey fog descended, encompassing me in a misty darkness, blocking everything but the roaring sound in my ears. The pounding of my heart emphasized a terror like I’ve never known before. My body went numb and I fell, transcending into to someone else.

When I came back from what had to have been a dream, I was on a stretcher, paramedics hovering, and Alan leaning over me, concern reflected in his deep blue eyes. “Are you okay?” His voice conveyed the same worry I saw in his eyes.

“Fine,” I mumbled and attempted to sit up only to find myself strapped down.

“Take it easy.” Alan reached out and stroked my arm. “What happened? Can I contact someone for you?”

“No, no one.” Other than a few casual friends, I had no one to turn to. My parents died several years ago in an auto crash and I’d never had strong ties to my distant cousins. “I don’t know what happened. Just felt dizzy. Guess I should have eaten breakfast.”

I laughed at my foolishness, hoping he didn’t catch the fact I was lying through my teeth. A scream fought to escape my throat and I clamped my lips together to hold it back. If I gave in to it I was positive I’d slip forever into madness. There was no way in hell he, or anyone else, would believe what happened.

How could they when I had trouble believing myself? The one thing I knew for sure…it was no dream.

Lizzie T Leaf and guest Sloane Taylor will be chatting in the Realms of Love Chat Castle, Monday, October 9 at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific at Realms of Love . Be sure to get to Realms of Love early as you must complete a free registration to join the romance author chat.

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Trin M/M Erotic Romance Novel

2006-10-01T10:59:00.000-07:00

Over at Xanga, Romance_eBook has a blurb about Trin, Gay Erotic Romance Novel by JM Snyder. It's set in the future and tells of the complex relationship of two men.

There's an excerpt of this romance novel there too.

At Aspen Mountain Press you can read stories by Laura Baumbach and Lizzie T Leaf, too.

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Hot Romance Novella

2006-10-01T10:35:00.000-07:00

Rose Light by Sharon Marie Bidwell was released by Aspen Mountain Press on Friday. It looks like a hot erotic romance story.

Here's an excerpt from this sexy romance:

Rose placed the flower on her mother’s grave. Engrossed with making the sign of the cross, and offering up a small prayer, her lips moved in rhythm with the words as she stood and then took a step back. Failing to notice the three people attending the grave directly behind her, she stumbled into one of them. As the fates would have it, the man had also chosen the same moment to step backwards and the two strangers collided. He faired less well than she did, falling to the ground in disgrace.

He turned his furious aspect towards her; his injured pride had darkened his face. She saw him bite back on whatever retort had formed in his mind.

“My apologies, kind sir,” she said demurely.

“I will hear no such thing,” one of the young ladies who accompanied him replied. “John, you really should watch what you are doing.”

“I would say it is the other way around. The working class should step out of the way of the gentry.” The second lady’s eyes were piercing. This woman, with eyes of blue ice against a fair complexion, and an equally fair crowning glory, approached Rose and examined her minutely. “I find it surprising that one such as this should have a grave to attend here.”

Although the woman spoke generally and not directly to her, Rose replied. “Appearances can deceive and the person I visit once had the ear of the Queen.”

The eyes now shone with the chill of pure bitterness. “Come, Mr Bennett. I find the atmosphere here disagreeable.”

With that, she stalked off, leaving John on the ground and the other young lady wringing her hands. This woman turned back to Rose imploringly. “I am so very sorry.”

Apparently, she apologised for the other woman’s behaviour. During this time, John had managed to regain his feet and his composure. His gaze fell on the gravestone.“A relative?” he inquired.

“My mother,” Rose allowed.

“I am sorry. I pray your bereavement was not a recent one.”

Rose turned her gaze to the woman who had spoken and had a penchant for apologising. Her eyes looked soft and were almost the same shade of brown as her hair that peeked out from beneath the bonnet. Glancing towards John, Rose saw the same eyes regarding her. Clearly, these two were related. “No. It has been a few years.”

“Yet you miss her still.”

Rose inclined her head modestly. No one referred to the single lily that she had used to adorn the grave. Rose could only afford the single bloom and there would be trouble if any others in her family knew she had purchased it.

“Mr. Bennett! Miss Bennett!” The voice flew towards them on wings of darkness. Clouds gathered over their heads in reply to the blonde woman’s beckoning.

“Oh!” Miss Bennett sounded harassed. “That woman is so infuriating,” she confessed suddenly, and then jumped in alarm, her small gloved-hand flying to her mouth in shock. John’s colour deepened.

“Really, dear sister, should we discuss our business in public?”

“I am so sorry, John.” The young lady removed her apologetic gaze from her brother’s face and turned once more to Rose. “Madeleine Bennett,” she introduced herself, “and this is my brother, John Bennett.”

John rolled his eyes. “Need I remind you it is hardly a woman’s place to introduce oneself?”

Madeleine looked perplexed. “Then who is there to do it for one?”

Her gaze took in their surroundings and she turned her attention to Rose. “I have you, dear brother, but this woman has no chaperone. I thought to complete the introductions so she should not feel awkward in telling us her name.”

“You presume,” John commenced, “that this woman should desire to tell us her name when there is no reason for her to do so. She may not wish it.”

“On the contrary,” Rose spoke up. “My name is Rose Light and I am pleased to make your acquaintance.”

Madeleine gazed at the grave now. “Lily Light,” she murmured, reading the name aloud. “A lily for a Lily. How delightful.”

“Forgive my sister. She speaks too quickly and too freely.”

Rose looked at the man, taking in his measure. His scarf and gloves shone white against the pale grey fabric of his suit. The long frock coat reached almost to his knees. The top hat matched the colour exactly and the cane he carried was made of walnut with a silver adornment. The sister’s dress had a ruffle at the hem. Beneath them, fine calf leather boots peeked out. The rich purple-brown colour of the fabric had a swirled design on it. The sleeves gathered most voluminously at the shoulder, the cuffs and front offset with white ruffles. The bonnet matched her outfit accordingly, fashioned to fit the person wearing it.
They had money.

Rose in her threadbare coat cared not if she had a penny to her name. People should behave a certain way and this man had shamed his sister in front of a stranger. “I would think you would be proud that your sister speaks freely and has the strength of character and courage to announce her mind.”

John flushed and Madeleine blushed pinkly. “I would believe,” John replied, “that a stranger would not interfere with affairs they have no previous knowledge of.”

“A stranger would not do so if they had not been led to interfere. However, for you to remark in such treatment of one’s sister in public begs a well-mannered person to intervene.”

John opened his mouth while his sister hid a small smile. Whatever he had been about to say was lost for eternity as a sharp voice rang out. “John!” The command travelled clearly all the way from the main gate of the cemetery.

“Oh!” Madeleine glanced around. “John, your fiancé…”

John coughed. “Yes, we should be going.”

Rose had turned her head and gazed down the path. “Before you take your leave may a stranger ask why one would be marrying such a shrew?”

Madeleine giggled and then dissolved the sound into a squeak as her brother glared at her. He then turned the glare on Rose. “If you were other than a lady…”

“According to your fiancé…” she gave the word special emphasise, “I am no lady. You are gentry and I am commoner, yet I would not speak in such a way as to reprimand my sister. If I were a man of any class, I would not cow-tow so openly to a woman of any aspect or relationship. As man or woman, I would not be marrying someone I had no love for.”

You can read about eBook romance, bdsm and male/male stories at eBooks4U.

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Lucynda Storey's Refugee gets 5 Kisses

2006-09-23T20:30:00.000-07:00

ebooks4u is reporting that Lucynda Storey's erotic romance Refugee just scored big at Two Lips Reviews. Is an EPPIE in this hot novel's future?

Here's some of what Frost had to say in this BDSM story review:

Lucynda Storey had this reviewer enraptured from sentence one as the story leapt from one peak to the next.

and says more:

In addition, with heroes like Case and Jack, it’s enough to make any reader decide to pack up and move to the fictional Colorado portrayed in Refugee.

and still more:

Thumbs up to Lucynda Storey on a most excellent and captivating
tale!

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Werewolf Erotic Romance Novel, Reynardine

2006-09-23T18:22:00.000-07:00

eBooks for Women -- Reynardine: A Romantic Werewolf Tale

Over at What Women Read they've got the 411 on the re-release of Lucynda Storey's romance novel Reynardine.

Aspen Mountain Press has this erotic paranormal as their release of the week.

You can read an excerpt of Reynardine there.

Want to curl up with an Irish werewolf tonight? Get on over to this romance publisher.

Romance Writer Chats

2006-09-17T08:58:00.000-07:00

eBookReader tells us about the romance author chats at Realms of Love on Monday. This week's chat features romance authors Alessia Brio, Jessie Verino, and Mychael Black . There will be a give-away for a romance eBook free download.

Jessie Verino's latest is Spellbound, Alessia Brio and Will Belegon teamed up for Amichu and Mychael Black and Shayne Carmichael wrote The Power of Two.

Be at Realms of Love each Monday of the month at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific for a real good time chatting with some great romance authors.

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Romance Reader likes Lizzie T Leaf

2006-09-03T20:15:00.000-07:00

Romance Reader over at Blogstream likes Lizzie T Leaf too.

Lizzie has gotten some awesome reviews for her romance writing. Here's a couple of them:

Romantic Times Book Reviews:

****Struck by Lightning receives 4-1/2 Stars****

"Mythology, humor, romance and sex make Leaf's clever paranormal a fast and engaging read filled with
laughs, plot twists, strong mortals and mischievous immortals."

Reviewed by: Page Traynor

For the full review, see the June 2006 issue of Romantic Times Book Reviews magazine.

****Euro Reviews:****

Lizzie T. Leaf has penned a wonderfully funny and heartwarming
romance with enough heat to fog your windows! Struck By Lightning will
keep you chuckling throughout at the antics of Bella's loving, yet controlling Italian family and Galvin's
nutty immortal family. Ms. Leaf's characterizations are fabulous!
You
feel like you're living this book and thinking in Bella's head. This book is a knee slapping good time and I
highly recommend it."

Reviewed by: Holly

For the full review: click here.

Romance Reader likes Lizzie T Leaf

2006-09-03T20:14:00.000-07:00

Jade Rivers and Shattered Legacy, funny

2006-09-03T13:10:00.000-07:00

Jade Rivers posted this the other day over on the CataNetwork-Readers yahoo group.

In case you're window shopping, allow me to share with you my "Top Ten" reasons to read Shattered Legacy:

Top Ten Reasons to Read Shattered Legacy

10. It'll give you chills! (Hey, it's a hot, humid mess out there!)
9. Your friend's niece is pregnant, and you're trying to come up
with Catholic-sounding names.
8. Sister Rosemarie's gardening tips.
7. You're planning on having your wedding ceremony on
horseback. (Brides, read this book! Trust me!)
6. It's been so hot, you can't remember what cold feels like
anymore.
5. You're thinking of redecorating your home, and want ideas on
how to make it seem more dark and forbidding.
4. Sean O'Riley's thrifty winter wardrobe pointers.
3. Pancakes a'la mode? What a great idea!
2. Learn a creative approach to improving your grades in boring
subjects.
And what's the #1 reason to read Shattered Legacy?
1. Discover yet ANOTHER use for duct tape.

Have a good lunch, I'm off to the breakroom for a refill! I'll be
back, as weather permits.
Jade
www.jaderivers.com

Ingrid Darzins

2006-08-29T19:40:00.000-07:00

No Crime Like the Present: Ingrid Darzins

What Women Read has a post about Ingrid Darzins and her romantic comedy eBook No Crime Like the Present published by Aspen Mountain Press.

Ingrid is an interesting lady and writes a wickedly funny line.

Here's Ingrid's edited biography:

Ingrid has visited Latvia several times in her life, at least once during
communist rule. She attended the baptism of a cousin in a boarded up church in
the middle of the night. A guy showed her his Rolex in a hot tub in Sturgis.
She’s smart, funny and really enjoys teaching. She’s got three books planned for
this series and the story line might not go the way you think it’s going to go.
Ingrid wears sparkly gold mascara (eye liner, eye shadow? I can never keep them
straight) and now enjoys Mexican Coca Cola. She knows she would get any
final Jeopardy question right if the category was Henry the 8th.

Read the excerpt of No Crime Like the Present here.

Jade Rivers: Romance Author

2006-08-29T17:09:00.000-07:00

Jade Rivers: Romance Author

Aspen Mountain Press sure know how to pick the hot romance writers. Jade Rivers has a spread at Road to Romance.

I found these items interesting:

TURN-ONS: Really loud motorcycles.
TURNOFFS: Anorexic sex symbols.
MY IDEAL EVENING: Winning Colin Farrel (sp?) in a charity bachelor auction
for $5.00.
MY WEAK SPOT: HA! Like I'd tell you.

"My mother would tell you, 'Jade’s a natural-born prevaricator, fabricator,
and all-around manipulator of the facts.' She’s been saying that ever since I
could talk, but I don’t think she strictly means it in a nice way."

Jade's eBook Shattered Legacy is available at Aspen Mountain Press.

Maya Reynolds: Do-It-Yourself -- A Story to Inspire

2006-08-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

Maya Reynolds: Do-It-Yourself -- A Story to Inspire

This blog post by Maya Reynolds captures the excitement and passion that romance writers and publishers have for their work. New York publishers can kiss their own rears good bye because these small publishers know what women want to read and they are giving it to them. Smart writers aren't putting up with years long waits on the slush pile and for their royalty checks anymore.

Read a little bit of Maya's post below and then check out the rest of her post here: Maya Reynolds: Do-It-Yourself -- A Story to Inspire.

For the record, romance novels (not just erotic romance) now account for
39% of all fiction sold and 55% of all mass market paperbacks sold. That's a
huge number. $1.2 billion in sales for 2004.

I know some people like to sneer at romance, but it's hard to argue with
$1.2 billion in sales.

One of the interesting things about the article was that it gave the
history of the e-publisher that started the trend in erotic romance. I've
referred to this story in the past, but it bears repeating in terms of providing
inspiration.Back in the late '90s, Tina Engler was a single mom of two daughters
living in Tampa, Florida and trying to get a contract for her romance novels.
Unfortunately, she couldn't find a traditional publisher to buy her work because
it was so explicit. Traditional publishers were convinced that women would not
want to read such detailed sexual descriptions...

The link to the Detroit Free press article: Romance novels turn up the heat.

Way to go Maya Reynolds and Marta Salij!

eBook Reading and Writing » Romance Author Chat at Realms of Love

2006-08-27T07:44:00.000-07:00

Author chats are a great way to network, pick up writing tips and publishing tips and increase the sales of your eBook.

Realms of Love has chats with authors of romance, erotica, historical, and science fiction each Monday night at 9 PM Eastern.

There are often give-aways of free eBook downloads at writer chats.

What We Read has the scoop.

eBook Reading and Writing » Romance Author Chat at Realms of Love

Refugee by Lucynda Storey Review

2006-08-26T12:41:00.000-07:00

Cyn got a great review for Refugee from Enchanted Ramblings. Read about the Review of Refugee by Lucynda Storey at Realms of Love.

Here's a snippet of the review of the romance bdsm novel:

"Ms. Storey created an incredible set of characters, bringing them to life for me. I felt for them. I cheered their actions, and felt their pain. A beautiful story of how a loving, trusting relationship can be fulfilling without restricting one’s freedom and growth."

Click to see all Lucynda Storey's books . She is an eBook editor at has quite a few articles on eBook reading and writing at WhatWeRead.com.

Realms of Love - Refugee by Lucynda Storey Review

Romance Blog Experiment

2006-08-26T10:55:00.000-07:00

eBook Reader is participating in the eBook Viral Marketing experiment.

Over 110 romance writers and erotica authors have signed up so far.

Check out all these names:

Angie W

Elizabeth Drake

Amy Smith

Sybil

Sharon Cullen

Keishon

KarenS

Sanctuary’s Finest aka Holly

KristieJ

Jaci Burton

(10)

Meljean Brook

Alyssa H

Jennifer

Erin the Innocent

Charlene Teglia

Katie G

Rosario

Karen Steele

Carol Burnside

(20)

Monica Jackson

Tessa R, at her chick lit group

Raine Weaver

Marg

Infrared Herring

Sarah, the wordshaker

Bonnie Ferguson

Maura

May, Milady Insanity

Dance Chica

(30)

Angelle Trieste

Rosie

Alie

Dorothy Thompson

Menage A Kat

Cindy S

My Space Mat

Mandy Roth

Jenny Salyers

(40)

Valeen

Nienke Hinton

Jennifer B

In My Books

Zeek

Vivi Anna

Nephele Tempest

Lorelie Long

Michelle Pillow

Shannon McKelden

(50)

Julie S

Lynn Harris

Imogen Howson

Kristina Cook

Natalie Damschroder

Amanda Brice

EM Sky

Donna Caubarreaux

Charity

(60)

Dena:

Shelley Munro

Yap Away Jay

Ember Case

Sandy T

Michele M

Kelley

Ash Arceneaux note, need direct link

Sara Hantz

Nalini Singh (obviously not entered into the contest)

(70)

Michelle Miles

spy scribbler

Sienna Dawn

Sela Carson

Jennifehr

Alan Morgan

KK Jayne

M Green

Vonda

Deidre Knight (not entered in contest)

(80)

Charlene Z

Julie K

Barbara Samuel

Cece

Alyssa Goodnight

Tilly Greene

Sara Thacker

Pammy’s Wurld

Louisa Edwards

Merry

(90)

Richelle

Heather Fowler

Teagan Oliver

Literanista

Swanil Shah

Emma Peterson

Vanessa Jaye

Christina Phillips

Princess Mary

Amanda Ashby

(100)

Gabrielle Luthy

Katie H

a Bookworm

Carolyn Burns Bass

Carolyn’s MySpace

Ovations Blog

Diana Peterfreund

Devon

Sara Reinke

Linda H

Linda’s Book Reviews

Crystal Stone, blogspot

Crystal Stone, Myspace

(110)

Deb Richardson

Marianne LaCroix

Jade James

Rebecca’s Lair

Jenny

Emma Sinclair

Ebook Reader

Linda Lee Morrison

Romance eBooks

Fiona’s Farrago

(120)

Jaye Patrick

Amber’s MySpace

Amber’s Livejournal

Adelle Lua

Megan’s MySpace

Elizabeth K Mahon

Anju

Kate Rothwell aka Summer Devon

Missy

KK Jayne

BookLover from NJ

(130)

Best of luck and success to everyone!

Discount on Romance eBooks

2006-08-20T12:20:00.000-07:00

What Women Read has a discount code for the eBooks at Aspen Mountain Press.

Aspen Mountain Press has romance, erotica, mystery and humor eBooks.

Use the code for a 25 percent discount off any of their releases.

eBooks for Women eBook Discount Code from Aspen Mountain Press

Realms of Love - Phaze Books Authors Chat at Realms of Love

2006-08-19T18:28:00.000-07:00

Realms of Love - Phaze Books Authors Chat at Realms of Love

Realms of Love, a community of Romance readers and writers featuring romance reviews, news and writer chats and Phaze Books, publisher of Romantic and Women’s Erotica in eBook and print are excited to announce the monthly Phaze Books Author Chat at Realms of Love.

The chat will be held the third Monday of every month. The inaugural chat is August 21 at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific.

The August chat features authors Alessia Brio, Will Belegon, Robin Slick, and Leigh Ellwood. Lucynda Storey will be the hostess for the event.

Authors Alessia Brio and Will Belegon have teamed up for the August release of Amichu, the further adventures of Mandy and Bruce. They are headed to South America for another trek into the amorously unknown.

Robin Slick’s latest is Buenos Noches, Justine, a “hilarious, sexy”story set in Buenos Aires.

Leigh Ellwood’s current story is Dulce, about enjoying Caracas at three in the morning.

Be at Realms of Love each third Monday of the month at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific for a real good time chatting with some great Romance Authors.

This article was blogged at What we Read.

Realms of Love - Phaze Books Authors Chat at Realms of Love

2006-08-19T18:27:00.000-07:00

The chat will be held the third Monday of every month. The inaugural chat is August 21 at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific.

The August chat features authors Alessia Brio, Will Belegon, Robin Slick, and Leigh Ellwood. Lucynda Storey will be the hostess for the event.

Robin Slick’s latest is Buenos Noches, Justine, a “hilarious, sexy”story set in Buenos Aires.

Leigh Ellwood’s current story is Dulce, about enjoying Caracas at three in the morning.

Be at Realms of Love each third Monday of the month at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific for a real good time chatting with some great Romance Authors.

This article was blogged at .

Bridget Midway Chats August 14

2006-08-11T17:01:00.000-07:00

There's an eBook romance writer chat happening at Realms of Love! Bridget Midway isn't shy about publishing pictures of her preferences for dungeon implements on her website!

This should be one interesting chat with eBook authors Bridget Midway and Lizzie T Leaf.

Realms of Love reprinted the excerpt of Bridet Midway's latest, Adam and E-V-E available from Phaze Books.

Bridget Midway Chats with Lizzie Monday, August 14

Ingrid Darzins - No Crime Like the Present

2006-08-11T16:45:00.000-07:00

No Crime Like the Present , the latest eBook written by Ingrid Darzins has been released by Aspen Mountain Press.

Read an excerpt of No Crime Like the Present .

Read the blurb for No Crime Like the Present at What Women Read.

eBook Romance Author Chats

2006-08-10T12:15:00.000-07:00

RealmsofLove.com hosts eBook Romance Author Chats every Monday night at 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific. Readers and writers get together to discuss books, publishers, stories, characters and sometimes just stuff.

Recent authors chatting at RoL include Lucynda Storey, whose latest novel Refugee is avilable at Loose-Id.com.

Authors from Aspen Mountain Press chat at RoL the 4th Monday of the Month.

Lizzie T Leaf hosts the chat on the 2nd Monday of the month. Lizzie often has guests who have released romance eBooks in the past month.

The authors of Phaze Books will be chatting at Realms of Love soon. Check out their blogs Alessia Brio, Will Belegon, Robin Slick and Leigh Ellwood.

Stop by and check out these friendly, fun informative chats.