Tuesday, December 31, 2013

~ Happy New Year! ~


HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FRIENDS, READERS AND FELLOW AUTHORS!


Wishing all of you the very best for the upcoming year! No matter what 2014 may bring, everyone deserves love and a chance to find their own happily ever after.

I wish that for all of you, and until then, reach for 
the stars and keep reading…



Friday, December 20, 2013

~ Symposium: The Best is Yet to Come! ~



Hello Everyone! Welcome to my December symposium - it’s the end of the year, and what a wonderful year it has been! 






For this special symposium, I have asked my friends and fellow authors to give a recap of 2013 and share some of their most memorable moments with all of you!






LAURIE ROMA: 2013 was filled with so many exciting moments, I don’t even know where to begin. I guess I’d say that this was the year of learning for me, since this was the first full year that I was writing as Laurie Roma. Being an author isn’t just about putting your stories down on the page. Nope…it couldn’t be that easy. There is also promoting, interacting with readers, dealing with publishers and other authors…and of course, writing the next book. Fortunately for me, I met several fellow authors that I am now honored to call good friends that helped me through it all, and I was thrilled with the opportunity to work with a few of them on the Sunset Point series. I’ve been both pleased and grateful that my readers have allowed my characters into their hearts, and I have loved sharing my IAD, Arcadian and 3013 worlds with them. I have so many more stories to share, and I look forward to doing so in 2014. On a final note, to all my fellow authors that have been gracious enough to visit with me here on my Symposiums every month and to all my readers who have allowed me to entertain them for a little while, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and wish you all your very own happily ever after and a happy new year!


Alexis Donovan is a woman whose dream of falling in love with the perfect men has been dashed because of her infertile status. Still recovering from a war that almost destroyed the world, humans have fought to rebuild and have once again opened their shields to outside visitors. As a liaison officer for alien races that are visiting Earth, Alexis does her best to ignore what she can never have, but when she is put in charge of four visiting alien warriors, her entire world changes...

Dragons Warriors from Arcadia, Xavier and Galan Tesera and their best friends Thorn and Brydan Volis, have been curious about Earth ever since they helped the humans defeat their enemy years ago. As commanders of their own space vessel they travel the galaxies searching out the unknown, but in their hearts they know they will never truly be satisfied without a mate by their side.

When the four Dragon Warriors land on Earth they are instantly enamored with the sharp-tongued liaison who ignites a burning passion in their hearts, and know that she is the mate they have been searching for who will complete their souls. Will Alexis take a chance on four alien warriors or will the fear of leaving everything she has ever known destroy her chance of finding true love?


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AMAZON     ARe      SMASHWORDS


LEA BARRYMIRE: I love the end of the year. It's a good time to look back at what you've accomplished and formulate your plan for moving forward. I have had a SPECTACULAR 2013. A lot of firsts for me. First menage story written and published, first self-published short story, first RT conference, first Amazon Best Seller Lists... To sum up the year? Splendiphorously fantabulous. LOL I wish everyone a wonderful and blessed New Year!

Check out one of my firsts. First menage... very smexy!


Arin Walters decides that after ending her long-term relationship with her cheating boyfriend, she needs a vacation in the Montana mountains. She packs her fly-fishing gear and heads off for a week of relaxation and emotional healing.

Brent and Jared have been best friends since childhood. The abuse they suffered as children binds them together. They want a woman to share and build a life with but they’ve been burned in the past.

When Arin shows up at their fishing lodge, sparks fly and all three feel the beginning of something they crave—acceptance and love. Now they must hope that the passion between them is enough to help them leave the past behind.



BUY LINKS:
ELLORA'S CAVE     AMAZON     B&N


N.J. WALTERS: It’s hard to believe that 2013 is almost over. In October I celebrated my ninth anniversary as a published author. That was a huge milestone for me and I’m still celebrating! My Hades’ Carnival series was released this year from Samhain Publishing, and I’m thrilled with the positive response from readers. For those of you who have written and asked for more, I’m working on three novellas for the remaining warriors. This year also marked the end of popular series, and the final book in the Tapestries series was published. As much as I love this series, I feel as though I’ve done all I can in this world. I love my readers who have made this series so popular. 2014 is shaping up to be another wonderful year. I have another Legacy book and the start of a brand new paranormal series. So Happy Holidays to you all!


When artist and tarot reader Sabrina Wolfe runs across an old carousel wolf in an antique shop, she can’t resist buying the compelling symbol of her totem animal, her protector. But she isn’t prepared when the wooden animal comes to fang-flashing life—and shifts into a darkly sexy man.

Arand is the last of seven immortal warriors sworn to protect the Lady of the Beasts. Freed by Sabrina’s touch, their instant physical attraction is hot, intense—yet neither is safe until twenty-four hours have passed and the curse is truly broken. 

Hades plans to use every one of those hours to unleash his last effort to control the world—or see both the warrior and his woman dead. Though help comes from unexpected quarters, Arand and Sabrina alone risk paying the ultimate price for victory. Their lives…and their very souls. 


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LACEY THORN: This year has been a Pleasure for me, literally! This is the year I launched my Pleasures series with the first book out in Jan. 2013 and the sixth releasing Dec. 18, 2013! Plus I have many more to come! I’m already working on the next Pleasures trilogy with the first one releasing in February 2014! Wow, what a year it’s been! I finally wrote Griff’s story in the Bare Love series and penned Gianna’s in the Marquetti Amore series. I wrote the follow up to Enforced Love aptly titled Confined Love! I couldn’t have asked for a more productive year! I’m truly blessed with great publishers and phenomenal editors! Looking forward to an even better 2014!


River, Tara, and Kat met in the police academy, decided to forgo becoming cops and try life as private investigators instead. That easily, Angel Investigations was born. 

Targeted by a killer, Kat is forced into lockdown, guarded by the three men she most wants to escape, along with her vivid memories of the night she indulged in her wildest fantasies. One woman can’t have three men as lovers forever… Can she?

Rafe has loved Kat since they were kids, spending his entire life looking after her and introducing her to his two best friends and the pleasure of being with them. He knows Kat loved every moment, despite her fleeing the following morning.  Now Rafe, Liam, and Adrian are back, helping to protect Kat and wanting only one more thing— to arrange for her pleasure, in hopes of showing her just how possible it is to keep three men forever.


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ZAYNE MICHAELS: 2013 brought with it many of ups and downs. Between personal drama and reoccurring health issues, my productivity level took a drastic nosedive for a large chunk of the year. That’s not to say it was all bad, though. I met a lot of fabulous people, both readers and authors, in 2013, and I will be forever grateful for their friendship and support. In August, I finally found my groove again and launched into a whole new adventure of imagination and creativity. Blood Red allowed me to rediscover the love of storytelling I’d been missing, and it set the ball rolling for a (hopefully) fantastic 2014 and better things to come. So, from me and mine to you and yours, no matter how you celebrate, I wish everyone the Happiest of Holidays and a Fantabulous New Year filled with joy, laughter, and love. 


Moving to Shadow Hills was supposed to be the start of a new life for Lachlan MacAuley, and for a while, the sleepy little town provided exactly what he’d been seeking. His debut novel had soared to the top of the bestseller charts, and each subsequent book only boosted his popularity. Though he had more imaginary friends than real ones, he was happy, finally living his dream as a published author. 

Then, in one tragic moment, everything changed.

Xeno knows the rules. He knows the risks of bringing a human into his world, but when he meets Lachlan at the local coffeehouse, he can’t deny there’s something between them. The connection goes deeper than mere physical attraction, though, and more than anything, he wants to mend the broken author and help to pick up the shattered remains of his life.

So many obstacles stand between them and their happy ending, but if they can learn to lean on one another, believe they can trust again, it may just be a holiday they’ll never forget. 

BUY LINKS:
AMAZON     ARe 


SUSAN HAYES: The highpoint of my writing year didn’t involve writing. It was travelling to Las Vegas to meet up with some of the nicest, zaniest, most talented writers I’ve met. Three days of getting to spend time with authors in the same genre, who were willing to share their stories and experiences, was absolutely awesome. (And we are doing it again in 2014!) Some other highlights: getting to work with four other authors to write an entire series of overlapping stories. The Sunset Point series was an incredible opportunity to work closely with writers whom I now consider dear friends. It’s the year I wrote my first ménage and my first sci-fi. It was an amazing year, and 2014 is shaping up to be even more incredible. I hope the coming year brings you all more laughter than tears, and many pleasant hours spent lost in books.

When Vivian Waverly arrives in the small town of Tofino for her best friend’s wedding, her own love life is the last thing on her mind. The winds of fate are changing, and soon she finds herself falling for the sinfully sexy owners of Breakers, the local bar.

Tucker Pine and Byron Triggs are selkies, seal shapeshifters from the colony of Kismet Cove. Bound together by blood, the two of them are destined to share a mate. They’ve just about given up hope of finding her when Vivian turns their world and their hearts upside down.

Before long dark secrets, old wounds, and new enemies conspire against the three lovers. They’ll have to fight to stay together, defying family and tradition along the way.  When trust is broken and forces conspire against them, can their love weather the storm?


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REBECCA JOYCE: Wow has it ever been a busy year. When I started writing, I never thought I would imagine the response with the Treasure Cove Series. Those hot cowboys have kept me extremely busy along with the upcoming third installment of the Armstrong Brothers of Cedar Creel, due out January 24, 2014! However, through all the sex and hunk-a-licious man candy, I have managed my time well. I will be continuing with the Men of Treasure Cove in the coming year, while starting a new series called “Simple, Tennessee”. There are definitely more hot men on the horizon as the New Year is banging on the door. Big changes are coming and the best is yet to come!  

It’s Christmas time in Treasure Cove! As the town gears up for the upcoming holidays, two sisters learn how gloomy the holidays can really get. Janie Hicks has waited for her good news ever since she married the Jeff and Caleb Hicks. Now that it’s happened, she is learning that having it all isn’t all that its cracked up to be.

Charlotte Connelly, is more than any one person can handle. Thank goodness, she has two husbands who are eager to help. If only she would let them. Determined to have everything her way, she learns that just maybe, something’s are better left undone.


When all of towns residents rally to help two of their own, they all soon realize that this Christmas, is going to be one for the history books. Because when the town of Treasure Cove gets together to celebrate the holidays’, anything that can happen, generally does.



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WILLOW BROOKE: Thank you Laurie so much for inviting me back to play. This is my favie blog event ever! 2013 has been a roller coaster of ups and downs for me. In march, I published my very first book ever, and since have pumped out seven more, with two awaiting publication. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be where I am now. This has been the greatest experience. I have met so many wonderful dearest friends, and learned so much about not only the writing world, but about myself. I have grown and learned so very much since that first book, and am so honored to be a part of the writing community. I have found my true calling, and wake up every morning so very humbled and excited! Thanks to all of the amazing readers out there, I am living my dream! 



In book two of Breaking Protocol: With the battle heating up, the team enlists four more soldiers, accepting them into their tight knit family. They have worked side-by-side with these men that are highly trained and specialize in extractions. When bullets fly and things turn nasty, the team loses one of their own who is killed saving his troops. 

Another hero taken, another high school sweetheart now a widow, and two more kids who will grow up without their daddy. Bella, her heart and soul shattered as she is faced with the biggest tragedy of her life, spirals into a deep darkness. The world crashes down on her and a friend steps in, pushing the boundaries to get her back. 


Joker hopes for her sake and his, he can keep from crossing the boundaries that will take him to a place he vowed never to go. A bond is formed as two people grieve for the same person- a lover and a husband to one, and the closest thing to a brother for the other. The decision is left in the hands of fate: Will it allow for a second chance in love or is there only one destiny? 


Through the strangling hands of grief, the team readies for the biggest battle of their career. With U.S. politicians involved, their mission is interesting to say the least. If they succeed, they will surely go down in the history books as heroes. If they fail, the consequences could be deadly. With bigger forces than they had ever imagined against them, the team is determined to slam the hammer of justice down on those in the brutal reality that awaits. 


Can they conquer and kill the ones who threaten life as we know it? Can broken hearts be mended through a broken battlefield? 


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BECCA VAN: I have been really busy with my writing this year, starting and finishing new series as well as re-vamping an old series. Books 1-7 of my Passion, Victoria Series (http://beccavan-eroticromance.com) have been extended re-written and re-edited, but what has been the highlight for my year was writing three new books for Passion, Victoria. These books are so different from the other 7 and I had a fantastic time writing them. I can’t wait for those news stories to be released and am very excited about it. For the last couple of months I have had two books released every two weeks and am humbled and astounded by my loyal followers. It still amazes me every time I get an email questioning when I will write another book for a certain series and I love be able to reply and answer questions from readers. 


Nikki Sprite is a fairly new resident to the town of Passion in Victoria. She has set up an art gallery and her career is just taking off when she meets the three Spencer brothers. Tony, Colt, and Brandon "Bear" Spencer meet Nikki and know she is the one woman meant for them.

They help her out of trouble and seduce her. Nikki runs as she is too scared to commit to anyone and wants to concentrate on her career. The three men recapture her and set about punishing her with their dominant sexuality into telling them she really does have feelings for the three men.


Nikki's ex-boyfriend Bob Hackett arrives on the scene and things start going awry. Will the three men get to her in time or will her insane ex destroy any chance the four people have of happiness?



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OLIVIA BLACK: This year has been full of wonderful surprises, blessings, and opportunities. As many of you know, I’ve been writing ménage for Siren Publishing for a couple of years, under the name, Alicia White. Things changed for me though when I wrote my first M/M book, His Little Wolf. After that book, new ideas started flooding my mind and I knew it was time to take a new writing path. I contacted Siren with a new ManLove series after sitting down and plotting ten different books – which now make up, the Silver Bullet series. They accepted me with open arms and now, I’m writing with a brand new name, Olivia Black. As of today, I have completed the first seven books and I’m working on book eight. I’m looking forward to the future and many more books. As the wonderful saying goes, the best is yet to come. 



Jayden Channing is a twenty-two year old college student. He’s also a virgin.  After almost a full year of trying to sneak into the pack’s club, Silver Bullet, his older brother and Alpha gives in. Finally able to drink and dance, Jayden embarks on an exciting new world. Everything changes that first night though. He senses his mate, an ancient vampire who is heavily into BDSM.

Andrew Porter has been alive for almost two hundred years. He’s had his fill of wild nights. While at the club, Silver Bullet, he gets in an intense scene, completely focused on the other man. It’s nothing unusual for him, just another normal night. During the scene, he’s interrupted by a young shifter and yells at the young man.  


Weeks later, hungry and weak, Andrew’s friends convince him that he’s met his True Match. Now, he needs to find the man and drink before it’s too late. 



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ERIKA REED: I can honestly say that I consider myself one of those people that are very happy with my life’s accomplishments and count her lucky stars everyday. This year has been the best for me and I know its only going to get better every step of the way. It was a privilege being asked to write with four other fabulous authors in a series that came out in September of this year. Because of them, I will always have a fond memory of all the good times we shared while working on the series together. I don’t know what I would do without my readers or my wonderful author friends that have been there for me every step of the way. I wanted to thank them all and I couldn’t do this without them. I can’t wait to see what life’s challenges bring for me in 2014. 


When Amber Green is offered a new job and a chance to move to a tropical paradise, she says yes and packs her bags, leaving her old life behind. Or so she thinks…

Millionaire Reid Sullivan is a widower who is immediately intrigued by Amber, and offers the beautiful woman a job to work for him as his live-in housekeeper after hearing she needs a place to stay.


Dante DeSoto is a hard-ass detective from Chicago whose investigation leads him to Sunset Point after the sudden death of Amber’s ex-boyfriend. Upon meeting the gentle beauty, he is convinced of Amber's innocence. Dante decides to stay on the island so that he and Reid can help protect her.


Both men want Amber, but they’re going to have to find a way to share. With old demons and new dangers dogging them every step of the way, the three lovers will have to fight for the happily ever after they long to share.


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JESS BUFFETT: The best is yet to come? Then I am one lucky girl! My first year as a published author, and I can honestly say I couldn’t have asked for more, it’s been like a dream come true. My first book was actually released on my birthday, April 3rd. Such an amazing birthday present, don’t you think? From there I went to receive great reviews and write more books, both MM and MF. The one thing that surprised me most – besides the fact that people actually liked my books – was the support I received from fellow authors. Some of these people have been my idols long before I thought of writing, and to know how wonderful they are in person? There are no words. I know, I know, I sound like a hallmark card. LOL. But I truly feel like a kid who got everything they wanted from Santa this year.



Will the enemy be powerful enough to break an archangel’s promise? For the last ten years, Gabriella Richards has struggled with the pain of losing the only man she’s ever loved. From out of nowhere he returns to throw her life into chaos, and it isn’t without consequences. 

Hunter Bailey had always known he was different, but nothing could have prepared him for the truth. As the son of an archangel, he has been on the run for years from those who seek to wipe out his kind—the Nephilim. With a destiny unknown even to himself, nothing will stop him from returning to claim the woman he loves and the happily-ever-after he was promised. 


Gabriella finally has the love of her life back, but at what cost? And will the enemy be able to break an archangel’s promise?

BUY LINKS:
BEACHWALK PRESS     AMAZON     B&N



LORI KING: 2013 was a BIG year for me. I went from juggling a full time job at a bank and writing part time in between my kids social events, to being a full time author and having my 4 year old at home with me all day long. The latter is both a blessing and a curse. I love the time I’ve got now, but have you ever tried writing a hot ménage sex scene with a kid rolling a hot wheel over your computer screen? Ya, not always easy. I published a total of six books this year: Legacy of the Wolf (Jan), Sidney’s Triple Shot (Apr), Dreams of the Wolf (Aug), Point of Seduction (Sept), Weekend Surrender (Sept), and Flawless Surrender (Dec). Considering I had never written a full book until February of 2012, I’m pretty proud of my progress. I have a lot planned for 2014, so stay tuned! 



In book two of the Surrender Trilogy: The strength of a man is in the way he embraces his flaws, instead of denying them.

Zoey Carson has worked nonstop to graduate with her Master’s degree, after managing to survive parents who neglected her in favor of their own addictions.  Her future of helping children overcome their childhood is within her grasp until she is knocked down by a surprise visit from her mother.  She finds herself at a crossroads when her longtime crush, Tanner Keegan, comes to her rescue, along with his brothers, Dalton and Clint.  Letting them go might help her avoid getting hurt, but the outcome—she would continue to live a lonely, empty life. 


The Keegan brothers finally come together after spreading themselves across the globe for more than a decade.  Each fighting his own personal battle with the past and future, but there is no question that Zoey turns them all on.  Who will risk the pain of baring their soul for the promise of a happy future, and who will succumb to their weaknesses? 


Return to Stone River, Texas, where the Keegan brothers work together to win the heart of the woman made for them.  Enjoy the journey as Zoey decides if she can be their…Flawless Surrender.


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SAGE MARLOWE: It’s hard to say what was the best about 2013 for me because it’s been a very exciting and incredibly busy year. I released an amazing amount of books, celebrated my first anniversary as a published author in May with a blog tour and met a ton of wonderful people along the way. What may be the biggest highlight of 2013 though is probably the realisation that I will not have to go back to my old job next year. If my writing-related career keeps running the way it does right now, I’ll actually be able to turn working with books into a day job—and that, for me, is one of my biggest dreams come true. 



Dreams can come true—but sometimes nightmares are very real, too. 

When Michael—Mikey—Fawkes bags himself a job as a handyman for a film production company and meets his favourite actor, gay porn star Colin Meighan, he believes his dream has come true. Colin indeed appears to be a dream turned to flesh. Handsome, young and as insatiable sexually as the roles he plays suggest, he makes his way into Mikey’s bed and introduces him to unknown carnal pleasures. 

A slick lover and sweet talker, Colin also finds a place in Mikey’s heart, but as Mikey lets his new lover lure him deeper and deeper into a world of decadent on- and off-screen sex, their indulgences begin to take their toll on Mikey. Curious to find out more about the strange and inexplicable effect Colin has on his sex partners, Mikey discovers that there is a terrible reason why one man alone can never be enough to satisfy Colin’s hunger and he realises that dreams can come true—but sometimes nightmares are very real, too. 

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AMAZON     TOTALLY BOUND     ARe


CLAIRE DE LUNE: "Always look on the bright side of life," the song says. 2013 has flown past. It's been a year of ups and downs but is ending on a high note for me. For a whole year I sweated over my new series. It never seemed to be just right, then an idea came to me and that was it, finished. The first in the Blood Red Rose Club serie,s "Master Salvador's Dilemma," was released on December 3rd. It climbed the Ménage Best Sellers list as high as no 16. This is my first entry into this particular list and there are a lot of awesome authors on it. A Highland Christmas came out today 17th December. It started to climb the M/F charts after being on pre-order for one day. I am lucky to have such loyal readers. I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and every good fortune in 2014. 



Take one depressed sub and a caring Dom. Transport them to fairy-tale castle in the remote Scottish highlands. Throw in a mix of old friends with new problems and you have a Highland Christmas.

Master Angus Scott plans a surprise for Jane Scott, who is depressed after her operation. At first she is resentful because she is going to miss her family and the usual Christmas celebrations, but she soon discovers that Master knows best, when unexpected guests arrive to cheer her up.


Can Jane forget her own problems and help her friends to solve theirs? Will Master Llewellyn and his friends avert disaster when his children get lost in the woods in a snowstorm? Can Master Prometheus and his pregnant Jenny reach shelter in time?



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TARA ROSE: 2013 is the year that Tara Rose was born. My first book was published March 15, 2013 - Winning Her Racy Heart, Racy Nights 1 - and to date I have 15 releases. Racy Nights has 8 books, Passion Peak, Colorado has 5, and the Alpha Legend has 2, soon to be 3. Before this year is out, Dominated By Two Leopards - The Alpha Legend 3 - will release, making 16 releases for 2013. I've enjoyed getting to know other authors and my readers online, and even meeting a few of them in real life. 2014 is going to be a lot of fun as I continue the Racy Nights series, and participate in a couple of exciting new projects as well! So stick around!*



When jaguar shifter Valerie Bellecote witnesses her father and uncle murder a woman for taking a leopard for a mate, she runs away. She’s given shelter in Jargonian village, and is smitten with brothers Micah and Stephen Jargonian. But Valerie’s sense of safety is shattered when her father finds her and tries to kill her.

Doms and jaguar shifters Micah and Stephen Jargonian are looking for a special mate to share them, not only as their wife but as their submissive. They believe they have found her in Valerie, but first they have to save her life.


After Abby, the woman who gave Valerie shelter in her home, is killed by Valerie’s father, Micah and Stephen embark on a mission to trap him and block the magic he is using to evade capture by the jaguars. Can they stop him in time, or will they lose the only woman they have ever loved?



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JAN BOWLES: Well, 2013 was a good year for me. I added 6 new books to my growing catalogue. I also started two new series ~ The Billionaires and Their Playgrounds, and Carnal Sins, plus I was also honored to be chosen to launch Siren's new imprint ~ LoveEdge. I'd say 2013 was a good year for me. As December 1st approached, I also celebrated 4 years as a published author, because my first book, 'The Return' came out exactly 4 years ago. A lot has certainly changed since then, and there have been many ups and downs along the way, but through it all I can say that I am so lucky to doing something I truly love. A big thank you to everyone who as helped make this year so memorable. My publisher, Siren, my author friends of which there are far too many to name, but most of all to the readers who have taken the time to read my books, because without you none of this could happen. Who knows what 2014 will bring :-)



Twenty-seven-year-old Kendall van Heusen is in awe of her new boss, and so she should be, because Mac Buchanan, the legendary thirty-eight-year-old newspaper magnate is as powerful and ruthless as rumor suggests. Incredibly handsome and charismatic, Mac is a self-made man who rules his empire with an iron fist. Deeply attracted by his dominant nature, Kendall realizes she needs to be on top of her game as his new financial controller. 

It soon becomes apparent that they share a mutual sexual attraction. However, before they can act on their desires, Kendall receives a kidnap demand for the safe return of her best friend. Forced into stealing a million bucks from Buchanan Enterprises, she wrongly believes she can cover her tracks long enough to save Ashley’s life.    


When Mac discovers the deception, he is angry and gives Kendall an ultimatum—spend time in jail, or become his personal sex slave until the debt is repaid in full. Unable to tell him the truth, will Kendall be blackmailed into the billionaire’s bed?



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DIXIE LYNN DWYER: As I look back at 2013, I feel accomplished, and proud of the many new books, and series I have added. Along the way my writing has continued to grow, and the creative mind was definitely in full force. With my two new best selling series of books, The American Soldier Collection, and The Power Surge Series, I have become inspired to continue to write, and come up with new, and exciting books for my readers. Anyone who knows Dixie, knows that my readers are most important to me. The biggest blessing of 2013 has been meeting so many fantastic, energetic, thoughtful, and caring readers who really, truly understand my writing, my way of telling each story, and I love them for it. My Face Book family grew so big in 2013, and I hope my fans continue to be loyal readers, and share their feedback with me. It's been an amazing year. 

As I look to 2014, and what is yet to come, as well as what my readers are demanding more of, I promise to give them exactly what they are hoping for. Incredible romance, they can feel through the pages of the books. Hot, sexy, authentic men, they could practically reach out and touch, and that fulfilled feeling I always like to have when I finish reading a book. No loose ends, no question that there is a happy ever after, and the feeling of excitement that more is yet to come. My readers know my motto, "I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar." So know that the heroines will continue to be strong, independent women, in search of true love, and their destiny. 

I am beginning 2014 with three new crossover books to the FIVE-O Series and my original WERE SERIES. From there, another new book series begins (Series Title a secret), as well as the continuation of The Town of Pearl. Many ideas and books are in the works, both traditional erotic ménage romance, as well as erotic, paranormal, ménage, romance. I'll be working hard to give my readers exactly what they are craving. So enjoy the holiday season, and bringing in the new year with excitement, and anticipation of what is yet to come. I promise to keep on writing, "Dixie Style," just the way my readers want me to. Sending a great big hug to each and every one of you.



J.J. Jacobs is one sexy, undercover cop. A Vegas showgirl, she escaped death only to be hunted by the killer and his cohorts. Calder Murphy, Conway Lewis, Brook Lewis, and Lincoln Jones are retired Special Forces and set on keeping her alive, especially since others have failed her. She’s combative, untrusting, negative, and on the edge of a breakdown. She’s not convinced that they can be trusted, despite their military backgrounds, all those muscles, and take no prisoners attitudes.

Some sparring on the mat, combative personalities, sexual tension, and it’s the perfect combination for heated passion. But with her life on the line, and a need to capture a high profile killer, could their own fears and unwillingness to trust send her right into the pathway of the killer?



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Thank you for joining us for the last Symposium of 2013! Again, on behalf of all of the fantastic authors that I’ve had as guests over this past year, I want to wish all of you happy holidays and thank you for allowing us to entertain you!



~ Lots of love, Laurie Roma



Thursday, December 19, 2013

~ New Release - 3013: MATED ~


3013: MATED IS NOW AVAILABLE!


Alexis Donovan is a woman whose dream of falling in love with the perfect men has been dashed because of her infertile status. Still recovering from a war that almost destroyed the world, humans have fought to rebuild and have once again opened their shields to outside visitors. As a liaison officer for alien races that are visiting Earth, Alexis does her best to ignore what she can never have, but when she is put in charge of four visiting alien warriors, her entire world changes...

Dragons Warriors from Arcadia, Xavier and Galan Tesera and their best friends Thorn and Brydan Volis, have been curious about Earth ever since they helped the humans defeat their enemy years ago. As commanders of their own space vessel they travel the galaxies searching out the unknown, but in their hearts they know they will never truly be satisfied without a mate by their side.

When the four Dragon Warriors land on Earth they are instantly enamored with the sharp-tongued liaison who ignites a burning passion in their hearts, and know that she is the mate they have been searching for who will complete their souls. Will Alexis take a chance on four alien warriors or will the fear of leaving everything she has ever known destroy her chance of finding true love?


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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

~ Sexy Sneak Peek: 3013: MATED ~


Want a sneak peek at my new release? Well, here it is! Here are two excerpts from 3013: MATED!

Look for it on Amazon, Smashwords and ARe on December 19th! 



STORY EXCERPT

“Commander, sir! The Dragon Warrior visitors have arrived early and are waiting for permission to enter the shield.”
Jax heaved out a sigh. “Shit, they’re early. Ryans, open the shield and give them the coordinates over the Capital where they can enter our airspace. Have them land here in Dock C.”
“Right away, Commander Spartan.”
Officer Ryans relayed the information into his comms as he typed frantically on the tablet he held in his hand.
“Well, it looks like I’ll be acting as liaison after all,” Alexis said nervously. She’d thought she would have a few days to sort out the assignment, but it didn’t seem like that was an option anymore. Even though she was a little worried, a part of her was excited to spend some time with visitors from Arcadia. She’d studied the Dragon Warriors, but had never actually met one in person.
Suck it up, she told herself. Shaking off her nerves, she straightened to her full height. She was a top-level officer for god’s sake.
She could…would handle this assignment.
Jax crossed his arms over his chest as his eyes narrowed. “I still don’t like this, Lex. I never thought Farris would be stupid enough to assign one of our female officers for this visit. You don’t have to take this assignment if you’re uncomfortable with it. I can order a replacement. Taking care of four men would be difficult for anyone.”
“I believe she will be more than capable.”
The deep voice that sounded out right behind her had Alexis spinning around, one hand on the hilt of the blaster at her hip. No one could have snuck up on both her and Jax without making a sound, not with their training.
But someone had.
Oh, my stars…
Her eyes widened at the sight of the four giant warriors that seemed to appear right out of one of her wildest, sex-starved fantasies. Standing at well over seven feet tall, far bigger than any of the elite soldiers she was used to being around, the four men towered over her with their powerfully built frames.
They each wore black leather pants paired with matching soft leather vests that left their muscular arms bare, except for the dark gold and silver tribal-looking tattoos that started on their shoulders and covered their skin down to their wrists. The marking were similar to the tattoos wore by the elite soldiers that had formed a bonding unit with a claimed woman, except the Dragon Warriors’ were more far more elaborate in detail.
Obviously two sets of brothers, the first pair of warriors had long black hair that flowed loose around their broad shoulders while the other two males had dark brown hair. Each of the males had two small braids fashioned at the sides of their temples, framing strong, perfectly sculpted faces. They had powerful, chiseled jaws, high cheekbones, and lush, sensual lips that she couldn’t help but wonder how they would feel pressed against hers.
Alexis’ breath caught as four pairs of glowing eyes focused directly on her. The two warriors with black hair stared at her with eyes that glowed a bright silver, while the other two had iridescent golden eyes. It was like looking at the sun and moon, and those glowing eyes seemed to pierce straight into her soul.
The alien warriors ignored the elite soldiers converged in a circle around them, and continued watching her with some sort of intense scrutiny she didn’t understand. It was a struggle, but Alexis tore her gaze away from them, finally able to take a deep breath now that she had broken the thrall they seemed to have over her.
She frowned as she looked around at the soldiers training their weapons on the newcomers. It wasn’t often that alien visitors had the ability to transport themselves right onto the Earth’s surface, but when they did it made most soldiers nervous. Officer Ryans stared at the alien warriors in awe, as did many of the other soldiers. Hell, Alexis had to admit she was still staring at them herself.
They were truly an impressive sight.
She looked back up at the giant warriors and saw what could only be described as amusement on the face of the male with golden eyes standing on the far right, while the male with silver eyes on the far left surveyed the soldiers with narrowed eyes. No matter the relaxed stances the visitors had taken, Alexis could sense that they were prepared for anything. It was in their tightly coiled muscles and their watchful gazes.
The two warriors in the middle ignored their surroundings, never once looking away from her. Both of their gazes were like a physical caress over her skin and her body heated in response. The intensity of their focus made her feel vital and alive. Christ, her reaction to them was completely inappropriate, but she couldn’t help but imagine seeing their impressive bodies without clothing, sliding against hers.
Focus, Donovan.
“Perhaps we should say we come in peace,” the golden-eyed brother on the right said with a sardonic smile.


ADULT EXCERPT

“I want you,” she whispered, her voice shaking with nerves. “I do want all four of you, but I’m scared about what will happen…”
“Then let this be enough for now,” Galan replied.
She nodded and watched as both of their silver eyes blazed with a hunger. Her breath caught as Galan’s lips came down to meet hers, taking her in a soft, searing kiss that make her tremble. Alexis angled her head, needing to get closer to him and gasped as she felt Xavier come up behind her, reaching around to cup her full breasts in his large hands.
She lost herself in the kiss, immersing herself in the feel of them, loving their hands on her body. When she pulled back, she blinked in surprise as she suddenly realized that Xavier had removed her uniform top and bra while she had been busy kissing Galan. Her skin was flush with arousal, her nipples hard points that were aching to be touched.
As if sensing what she wanted, Galan lowered to his knees in front of her.
“These are perfect,” he purred moving his head to suck her nipples. Her head fell back on Xavier’s chest, trusting him to hold her up as Galan sucked on one nipple then switched to the other, lashing the taut bud with his tongue before sucking hard. She could feel each pull of his mouth like a lightning bolt that shot straight to her core. Xavier turned her head and settled his mouth over hers, forcing his tongue deep with a growl that made her weak with need.
They were taking her over and she let them. Galan’s hands made quick work removing her boots then he went to work on her pants, also pulling her panties down her legs so she was standing naked between them.
“You are a vision, sweetling. A dream come true,” Galan said reverently.
“Perfection,” Xavier agreed with a rumbling purr. “I cannot wait to feel your beautiful body welcoming me inside you.” Their words made her shiver and she gripped Xavier’s head, pulling it back down to her so she could kiss him again.
More, she needed more.
Sharp hunger drove Alexis to rub her body back against Xavier, loving the feel of his steel- hard erection against her back. They were so much bigger than her, but she felt completely safe in their arms, sheltered between them. A gasp tore from her lips as Xavier lowered his hand between her legs, circling her clit with his finger.
Xavier drank down her moan as he pushed two fingers into her slick heat. She was dripping wet, and it pleased him to feel how much she wanted them. Never before had just seeing a female made his cock grow hard as stone.  He let out a growl as he stared down at her beautiful body, running one of his hands over her lush curves and hips as he used his other to push his fingers inside her. His body trembled with need to take her…to bend her over the couch and ram his cock deep into her tight pussy until he filled her with his seed, but she wasn’t ready yet. They were so much bigger than their tiny mate, and he knew his large cock would hurt her if she wasn’t prepared to take him.
“So wet,” Xavier purred against her ear. “Do you like the pleasure we are giving you, little one? Tell us. Tell us what you want, Alexis.”
“Oh, god. I want you,” she panted, moaning as he began to finger fuck her faster as Galan went back to work sucking on her nipples. “Please, Xavier. Please…”
“You shall have us,” Xavier promised in a dark, heated growl. He wrapped his other arm around her middle, holding her back against him. “We will fill you so full you will not remember what it is like not to have us inside you, but first we need to make you come. Our cocks are large and we do not want to hurt you.”
“I have lube in a drawer by my bed in the other room,” she explained then winced at how that sounded. “Most relationships now are ménage so I’ve been with two men at—”
Both males snarled, cutting her off. “We do not want to hear about you with any other males. You belong to us now,” Xavier growled dangerously.
Alexis felt something inside of her shift. Normally, that kind of statement would have put her back up, but coming from them, it only enhanced her need. She wanted to belong to them. Everything they had said to her was like something out of her wildest fantasy. It was almost unimaginable how four strong Dragon Warriors would want someone like her when they could have anyone they wanted. She pushed that thought away, simply letting herself enjoy the moment as she ground her ass back against Xavier, making him suck in a harsh breath.
“Then take me,” she challenged.





Tuesday, December 10, 2013

~ New Cover Reveal: 3013: MATED ~

3013: MATED

The first book in an all new sci-fi/futuristic menage series!




Alexis Donovan is a woman whose dream of falling in love with the perfect men has been dashed because of her infertile status. Still recovering from a war that almost destroyed the world, humans have fought to rebuild and have once again opened their shields to outside visitors. As a liaison officer for alien races that are visiting Earth, Alexis does her best to ignore what she can never have, but when she is put in charge of four visiting alien warriors, her entire world changes...

Dragons Warriors from Arcadia, Xavier and Galan Tesera and their best friends Thorn and Brydan Volis, have been curious about Earth ever since they helped the humans defeat their enemy years ago. As commanders of their own space vessel they travel the galaxies searching out the unknown, but in their hearts they know they will never truly be satisfied without a mate by their side.

When the four Dragon Warriors land on Earth they are instantly enamored with the sharp-tongued liaison who ignites a burning passion in their hearts, and know that she is the mate they have been searching for who will complete their souls. Will Alexis take a chance on four alien warriors or will the fear of leaving everything she has ever known destroy her chance of finding true love?

Coming Soon on Amazon, Smashwords and ARe!


Friday, November 22, 2013

~ Symposium: Someone Like You! ~

Hello Everyone! Welcome to my November Symposium! 




In honor of Thanksgiving I asked my friends and fellow authors if they had to choose, which hero from one of their books would they be most grateful to have in their lives and why. Find out what they had to say, and trust me…you will be highly entertained by their responses!




LAURIE ROMA: This was a difficult one to answer, because I love all the heroes of my books for various reasons. However, if I had to choose one, the hero that I would be most grateful to have in my life would have to be Julian King from my book One Shot. He is strong, smart and sexy - not to mention he would also be the perfect balance for my type of crazy. That being said, if I ever had a chance to travel to a place like Arcadia I would be very happy to spend the rest of my days with males like Saviar, Kadan and Tristan from my new book, Into the Ashes. I mean, who wouldn’t want three dragon-shifting warriors catering to their every desire? I certainly wouldn’t complain. *wink wink*


Raven Sanchez is a Chicago cop who has risen from the ashes of a painful past. Struggling with the disappearance of her friend, Raven seeks to find balance in her life, but everything changes when she’s struck by lightning and finds herself transported to another world.

Kings Savitar, Kadan and Tristan Akira have been searching for the woman who will complete their souls. Born in a world with a shortage of females, they fear that day will never come. When a goddess suddenly appears in the middle of their palace, they know she is the one they have been waiting for and claim her before she can escape.

Caught in a clash of cultures, Raven must forge a place for herself in this new world. When wills collide and legacies are unveiled, can she find a way to embrace being an Arcadian or will the fires of lust burn them all to ashes?


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LUCY MONROE: Since all of my heroes have a little bit of my husband in them (he is the best friend and love interest inspiration!), I would be grateful to have any of them in my life. That said, my favorite lately is actually the hero from Million Dollar Christmas Proposal.  Like so many truly outstanding people, Enzo has got the right instincts, even if he hasn't been raised with the right examples.  He knows family comes first, he just thinks he can buy the missing components.  He wants to love, he just doesn't know how.  People with those kinds of intentions are always welcome in my life.  We don't have to be perfect; we just have to be trying.  Not for perfection, but to be the best and treat others the best we can.


Always read the fine print!  

Tycoon Vincenzo Tomasi needs a new nanny for his niece and nephew by Christmas. And the million-dollar salary on offer will be more tempting than anything in Santa's sack! Audrey Miller already works for Enzo and loves children, and stepping into his family would dramatically help her own. 

What Audrey doesn't know is that Enzo expects the right candidate to become his wife—and high on the requirements list is sexual compatibility. While she's lusted after her enigmatic boss for years, will innocent Audrey risk everything to explore her irresistible attraction in the most unlikely interview process ever?


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JOEY W. HILL: In my upcoming release, Unrestrained, Dale Rousseau is a retired Navy SEAL. Since I have the pleasure of falling in love with each of my heroes (after I get through the editing process, which is when I usually want to murder them – lol), he’d be the one I’d choose this month as the person I’d be grateful to have in my life. Not just because he’s a hot sexual Dominant who knows how to do all sorts of amazing SEAL things, but because he also runs a dog shelter, gardens and helps out at the community center as a role model to teenage boys. Being a romance hero, he of course also finds the time to provide a firm hand and sensual guidance to my heroine, Athena, who is exploring her submissive side. Aside from all that, I love the fact Dale is a steady, compassionate man who nevertheless doesn’t hesitate to be tough when tough is needed. And he’s fifty. I love heroes who are mature, sexy men. They’ve figured things out and are past the games, simply wanting to connect to a woman and be what she needs.


Athena is a widow and an accomplished businesswoman. She's the type of person who exceeds expectations in business, family--life in general. Since the death of her husband, she's had a desire to explore submissive cravings she's had for some time. The hitch is, Athena is known as a Mistress, because that's the role she played to her husband.

Though she knew her submissive nature was strong enough to serve her husband as a Domme, because that's what he needed, it's when she meets Dale, a retired Navy SEAL, that she attempts to discover what her own submissive desires are. But letting go of that control is harder than she expected.

Fortunately, Dale is an accomplished Master who can help her accept the true nature of her submission, rather than how she's tailored it to meet the expectations of others. But in the course of learning what letting go means, both of them will learn a bit more about the nature of love between Dominant and submissive, and how it defies all categories.

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GABRIELLE EVANS: Hmmm, a character I’d be thankful to have in my life? I think probably Zasha Gershwin from the Haven series. He’s uptight and a little high-strung, but we can work on that. While my OCD demands organization, I also have a tendency to get lost inside my own head. Getting me on task is akin to herding greased up bunnies. Zasha, on the other hand, is extremely organized and efficient. As the assistant to a powerful coven leader, he kind of needs to be. He takes direction well, but he’s also not afraid to step into the leadership role of any situation. Most importantly, he’s loyal to a fault. I’m not saying I need a keeper, but yeah…I need a keeper. I’d probably drive him crazy, especially when it comes to deadlines, but I’d pay him well. And I would hug him and squish him and call him Jarvis. *nods*


Zasha Gershwin lives a rigidly controlled life. He doesn’t see anything wrong with being prepared and organized, and he certainly doesn’t have time for such frivolous things as love. He cares for Thane, and he’s certainly attracted to the witch, but that’s just how the mating bond works.

While his mate may not remember their previous life together, Thane Braddock has no trouble recalling every moment, right up to their tragic end. Now, he has a second chance to make everything right. Unfortunately, he’s making all new mistakes this time around.

Evil lurks to the west, spreading its shadow across the desert, and the races hover on the verge of war. When the Braddocks are called to answer the rising threat, Thane and Zasha’s turbulent relationship will be pushed to its breaking point. Can they rekindle the old flame before it’s too late? Or is history destined to repeat itself?


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N.J. WALTERS: If I had to pick one hero from all my books who I would be grateful to have in my life it would be Shamus O’Rourke. Shamus made his first appearance as a secondary character in Discovering Dani, the first book I ever wrote. Even though he was only a teenager in that book, I knew I’d one day be writing his story. Eventually, Shamus grew up and starred in his own book, The Seduction of Shamus O’Rourke. Shamus is the kind of guy who will stop to help a stranger change a flat tire. He’s hardworking, determined and loyal. He’ll do the right thing even when it’s not easy, and he’ll stand for the underdog. Everyone in town knows who he is and he’s very involved in his community. He’s the kind of man we all wish to call brother, husband or friend.

All small towns have secrets. This one could be deadly. Book 4 of Jamesville.

After her father’s death, Cyndi Marks returns to Jamesville, determined to settle here and lay the ghosts of years ago to rest once and for all. But the past has a way of catching up—and hanging on.

When her car breaks down outside of town, a handsome stranger stops to help. He intrigues and attracts her, but then she discovers who he is.

Shamus O’Rourke enjoys his job, his family and small town living. What he’s missing is someone with whom to share it. Immediately drawn to Cyndi, he is determined to get closer to her, even as he senses her pulling away.

But not everyone in Jamesville is happy to see Cyndi. People are hiding secrets. Secrets they would kill to protect. When violence erupts in her home, Cyndi turns to the only person in town she can trust—Shamus.

In a situation where family loyalties are strained, Cyndi’s life is threatened and everyone is a suspect, will their emerging love survive?

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JENIKA SNOW: That one is easy! If I had to choose a hero from my book for real life I'd have to pick Reece Trenton from Giving it to the Bad Boy. He's strong and ruthless, but he also is kind and gentle. He comes from a rough background, had a horrible childhood, but doesn't that that ugliness control his life. He only wants what is right for the woman he loves, and goes to great lengths to make sure that she is taken care of. I would love to meet a man that doesn't let things hold him back, knows what he wants in life, and surrenders his need to dominate because he needs a strong woman to make him whole again. Who wouldn't want a hero that drops to his knees in front of her, despite the fact he is the strongest person she knows?


Alex Sheppard likes certain things: sex, parties, and the occasional fight to let off steam. But his wild ways catch up with him when he is put on football probation due to his lacking grade point average. When Mary Trellis offers to tutor him in exchange for a date to her sister's wedding, Alex sees it as an easy ride. She's smart, hot, and all she wants in return is one weekend of his company. Of course, nothing is as easy as it seems.

When Mary propositioned the tattooed and pierced bad boy, Alex, she didn't realize what she was getting herself into. He has a habit of being vulgar and obscene, but she still wants him. It isn't until they are alone that Mary realizes refusing Alex what he wants—her—is easier said than done.


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LACEY THORN: I have to say that every hero I’ve ever created is my ideal of the perfect man/men, at least at the time the story is written. Plus, just like most firsts, I will always have a special place in my heart for Gil Daniels, the hero who popped my proverbial writer’s cherry! However, I’d be most grateful to have a Doug/Damon duo in my life. Every time I look at the poster of Bare Seduction on my wall, I heave a sigh of envy. Not to mention I’d get to spend the holidays with the entire extended Daniels clan!!!! How awesome would that be????


River, Tara, and Kat met in the police academy, decided to forgo becoming cops and try life as private investigators instead. That easily, Angel Investigations was born. 

After a shooting involving her best friends and the detective who tormented them all, Tara is looking for healing. But she can’t forget, can’t heal, when someone is determined to keep reminding her, sending a picture to her phone every day. First, pictures of Detective Raymond Marino then graphic crime scene photos of women’s deaths. Is someone sending Tara a warning?

Kat’s brother and his two best friends have wanted Tara since they first met her. Charlie, Dasan, and Sam are determined to help her heal with as much TLC as she can handle. Three men set on giving her more pleasure than she’s ever known, as long as they rope her in before time runs out.


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SUSAN HAYES: Yes, I picked two heroes, but my defence, they come as a package deal! Tucker Pine and Byron Triggs are the heroes of Windswept. They’re selkies, mythical seal shapeshifters known for their sexual prowess and charm. But there’s more to these two men than just their sexual stamina, and that’s why I would be so grateful to have them in my life. Tucker is a dark, brooding giant with an artist’s eye who could make me feel protected and safe while understanding the quirks that go with being a creative type. Byron has a playful nature and an uplifting energy that’s contagious to those around him. Having these two in my life would be an amazing gift in many ways, especially since their very existence would prove what I have suspect all along: there is magic hidden in the world, and some legends are more than myth.


When Vivian Waverly arrives in the small town of Tofino for her best friend’s wedding, her own love life is the last thing on her mind. The winds of fate are changing, and soon she finds herself falling for the sinfully sexy owners of Breakers, the local bar.

Tucker Pine and Byron Triggs are selkies, seal shapeshifters from the colony of Kismet Cove. Bound together by blood, the two of them are destined to share a mate. They’ve just about given up hope of finding her when Vivian turns their world and their hearts upside down.

Before long dark secrets, old wounds, and new enemies conspire against the three lovers. They’ll have to fight to stay together, defying family and tradition along the way.  When trust is broken and forces conspire against them, can their love weather the storm?


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ROSANNA LEO: Why am I thankful to have my hero Soren Snow in my life? Well, he stimulates me on so many levels. As a bear shifter, he indulges my love of the paranormal world. As a famous percussionist, he makes beautiful music. As a red-blooded, hotter-than-hot man, he, ahem, tickles my every fancy. Soren is the sort of gorgeous, blond god of a man who makes a woman’s throat dry out. And he doesn’t just look the part; this man has taken great pains to discover what makes a woman purr. Yes, if I could curl up with any of my heroes this Thanksgiving, I’d have to give Soren some serious consideration. After all, in the book, there was the thing he did with his…oh well. I don’t want to give too much away. You might need to read it for yourself.


There are three things that make bear shifter Soren Snow’s skin crawl: mothers, their children, and the great outdoors. Soren is a famed musician and playboy, and he would rather spend his days pressing the flesh with the women in his fan club than developing meaningful relationships. When his brother calls in a favor, forcing Soren to revisit the Ursa Fishing Lodge in Northern Ontario, he couldn’t be more displeased. However, he owes his brother big time. 

Gioia Clementine would rather not meet Soren, her drummer son’s rock idol. But when tragedy strikes her home, it seems the only one the boy might respond to is Soren. Gioia begrudgingly agrees to let her son meet him, hoping the rock star won’t turn her tween into a musical misogynist. 

When Gioia and Soren meet, the sexual chemistry threatens to set the Ontario woodland ablaze. Can these two opposites find a common ground? And can they manage to resolve their unwanted feelings, even when a mysterious stranger arrives at the lodge, threatening everything?


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KENNEDY LAYNE: Laurie is making me pick one hero I would be grateful to have in my life…I think there’s a bit of sadist running through her!  How to choose?  Well, I’m currently writing a hero by the name of Jax Christensen, who through his growth arc, has realized how precious family truly is.  I think a man who values friends and family as much as Jax would be a person anyone would be lucky to claim as either a friend, brother, uncle, or husband.  He’s not perfect and he has his flaws, but Jax will always do the right thing in the interest of those he loves.  At a time when we stop to give thanks during the holidays, I am honored to be able to write a character that has a true sense of what really matters in life.  


When former Marine, Connor Ortega, was ordered into the offices of Crest Security Agency on a Saturday morning, he didn’t expect the latest case to hit so close to home.  A submissive has been murdered in a particularly vicious manner and to bring her killer to justice, he must go undercover.  Not hard to do considering he’s already part of the BDSM lifestyle. 

Lauren Bailey, a local vendor of bejeweled erotic implements, lives vicariously through her clients due to her fear of bondage.  When Connor’s dominant side can’t resist trying to ease her anxieties, she accepts his proposal and agrees to his one stipulation…keep things casual. 

When the killer sets his sights on Lauren, Connor is forced rethink their relationship.  He has the training it takes to catch a murderer, but does he have the courage to escape his inner demons and capture Lauren’s heart?

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ERIKA REED: I couldn’t be more proud of my characters in Protecting Lexi. Ex-Marines Kane and Max Walker were hot and sexy brothers that knew how to use a gun. They had promised to help keep Lexi safe while in their protection at their ranch. Lexi was the star witness to a murder late one night after work. After finding out that the murderer had escaped from jail and was hot on her tail to kill her so she wouldn’t testify against him. She knew she was in desperate need of Max and Kane’s assistance to keep her safe until the killer was caught. I felt the deep bond between the brothers and the love connection that was forming between the threesome along the way. I feel as though men like Kane and Max, resilient and protective brothers are very real in life. They will always hold a special place in my heart.


When Amber Green is offered a new job and a chance to move to a tropical paradise, she says yes and packs her bags, leaving her old life behind. Or so she thinks…

Millionaire Reid Sullivan is a widower who is immediately intrigued by Amber, and offers the beautiful woman a job to work for him as his live-in housekeeper after hearing she needs a place to stay.

Dante DeSoto is a hard-ass detective from Chicago whose investigation leads him to Sunset Point after the sudden death of Amber’s ex-boyfriend. Upon meeting the gentle beauty, he is convinced of Amber's innocence. Dante decides to stay on the island so that he and Reid can help protect her.

Both men want Amber, but they’re going to have to find a way to share. With old demons and new dangers dogging them every step of the way, the three lovers will have to fight for the happily ever after they long to share.


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JANA DOWNS: I have a weakness. His name is Corbin and he is an Grizzly bear and Grade A Dominant no matter how you slice it. If I started rattling off all the reasons why he’s a hottie including his six-six frame, his dark eyes, dark hair, and come-and-get-it smile, I would be writing all day. It’s not just his yumminess that is a reason to be grateful for his presence though. He’s fiercely loyal, protective as all get out, and adores his family with a passion anyone would be honored to be at the center of. So why would this man be the hero I would be grateful to have in my life? Because he’s so darn good at being that hero. 


Trying to convince the gladiator master, Flavius, that bear shifter Corbin is what he needs is no easy task when the world says otherwise. The upcoming gladiatorial match takes the two of them to New Orleans, and Corbin hopes the change in scenery may be just what they need to get their relationship officially off the ground.

Flavius’s connection to Corbin could earn him jail time if he's ever caught, but he can't stop touching him or deny the ever-present connection between them. Resolving to stay away from Corbin has been terrifically ineffective, but the match provides him the opportunity to create greater distance if he has the self-control to follow through.

However, the event throws Flavius a curve ball that neither of them expects and it will take both of them to deal with the fallout. Will they buckle under the newfound pressure or will they find something unexpectedly sweet in a world designed to keep them apart? 


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HENNESSEE ANDREWS: One hero from my books I’d be grateful to have in my life would have to be Dane Hutchinson. There are a couple of reasons for my choice. Dane is charming, driven, and doesn’t take no for an answer. When he makes up his mind he pushes until his dream becomes a reality. Positive people and goal seekers are good company to keep. I am reminded of a quote by Zig Ziglar that Dane would be a fan of, “Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” One sure fire way to stay positive and on track is to surround yourself with like people. Negative thoughts and conversations bring us down and mucks up even the best laid plans. Outside of Dane’s charming nature he loves to laugh and enjoy life. 


Being sequestered on Sunset Point Island is the least of Lane Erikson’s worries. Being a witness to a murder may be her demise. What does one do when a network of FBI wanted criminals are looking to kill you? You run like hell, even it’s to a place you’ve never heard of.

Dane Hutchinson, local tattoo artist, sets his sights on winning Lane’s affection and sharing her with Bannock Garrison, Sunset Point police officer. Bannock never wanted a ménage relationship, even though his parents have lived a happy life in one. The idea of sharing a woman bothers him, but losing Dane’s friendship bothers him more.

As the relationship begins to soar with possibilities, Lane is faced with her world crashing down again and her life hangs in the balance. Can Bannock and his colleagues save the day? More importantly, can Bannock overcome his distrust for women and allow Lane into his heart and share her with his best friend?


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LORI KING: I think the hero that I would most like to have in my life on a full time basis would be Hudson Brooks from Weekend Surrender. He is an extremely sensitive, considerate, and romantic soul. Throughout the story he shows that he can be light hearted and flirty, sexy and sensual, and supportive when necessary. If I could steal him and convince Mr. King we needed a third, I would totally take Hudson!


The Surrender Trilogy Book 1: After another painful betrayal and break up, Rachael Morgan sets out to prove to herself that she can handle a good time with a man and walk away sexually satisfied and with her heart intact. She could have never imagined that she would be agreeing to the proposition of a lifetime. Every woman in Stone River, Texas would jump at this chance, but she’s afraid she’ll leave pieces of her heart behind.

Raised on their family ranch the four Brooks brothers have always shared everything. Even women.  When they find themselves face to face with the one person who could complete them all, they set out on a journey to claim her for their own.

Fate can place them all in the right place at the right time, but will Rachel be able to overcome her relationship scars, or is she destined to live her life alone believing that no man ever stays?

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MARLA MONROE: If I had to choose a hero from my books, I would have to choose—two. After all, I write ménages. Jessup and Joseph from Nessa’s Two Shifters. I want that kind of intense devotion that shifters have when they meet their mate. They are totally focused on her and making her happy. Yes, sometimes all that testosterone can be a bit overwhelming, but trust me, it would be worth it. I would never have to worry about anything with them in my life. They would protect me, feed me, care for me, and keep me satisfied in every way. Just the thought of all that prime male real estate for me and only me sends chills down my back just thinking about it. I would never worry about them straying with that whole mate thing going on either. Yep, shifters are perfect! 


Maximillian “Max” Dominguez and Sawyer Jernigan stop for coffee and find their perfect woman. The trouble is, they’re Doms who run the local BDSM club, and Taylor Rizzoli’s never tasted the forbidden pleasure of submission.

Max is willing to curb his dark desires for the chance to have her, but Sawyer believes she’s more than up for the challenges they’d have in store for her. They find out someone wants her gone and isn’t worried about how they remove her from the picture.

They are determined to uncover the plot to get rid of her and enlist their new friends to help. Can Taylor accept two men who arouse in her things she’d never have contemplated before meeting them, or will she shy away from what they have to offer? What happens when the threat is gone and it’s just the three of them and a dungeon full of toys?


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TYMBER DALTON: I’m lucky that two of my heroes ARE very much in my life. :) Hubby was the model (mostly, except he’s not British LOL) for Tyler from my “Love Slave for Two” series. Although a couple of Hubby’s quirks also show up in Brodey Lyall from my “Triple Trouble” series. I’m not joking when I say I’m married to the World’s Best Husband(TM). LOL He’s my best friend and my soulmate, and we’ve been together over 16 years now, and are looking forward to many more. The other is Tony, featured in my book “The Denim Dom” of my “Suncoast Society” series. He is based very much on my own Sir. (His original iterations in “Domme by Default” and “The Reluctant Dom” were before I’d met Him, but were spookily very much like Him. LOL While my situation with Sir wasn’t exactly like Shayla’s with Tony (we became friends first, and I started out co-topping Him with a friend of ours before we branched out into me submitting to Him, and then settling into that as our “default” mode) there are several scenes and things in “The Denim Dom” that were pulled verbatim from real life. Like the greeting ritual. :)


Who needs leather when you can have denim? A denim Dom, that is.

Shayla Pierce dumped her lying ex and moved to Florida to start a job at a magazine. An assignment to write about BDSM leads her to discover a new world and make a slew of new friends, including the sinfully sexy Tony Daniels. She's just not sure she can ever trust again.

Tony is used to teaching about BDSM, but he's never trained a submissive he wasn't dating before. After losing hope he'll ever find the perfect submissive for him, Shayla walks into his life and asks him to train her for her series of articles. He knows about her bad break-up and their agreement is supposed to be nothing more than business. But as she raises the ante, he's finding it harder to keep his heart under lock and key.

Will Shayla stay a hostage to her past, or allow Tony to become her Denim Dom?


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ZOEY MARCEL: Thank you so much for having me here today, Laurie! :) If I could make one hero in a book I’ve written come to life it would be Sheriff Ben Easton from Badge of Temptation and Masters of Temptation. I like all my heroes and downright love some of them, but he’s my favorite. :) Ben is just a good blend of loving and alpha. He’s masculine, sexy, protective, dominant, hard-working, funny sometimes – good husband material. When I wrote him I wanted to write someone who was manly and alpha, but also very human. He and Jill were both flawed and their relationship wasn’t perfect, but they were perfect for each other. I enjoyed writing about a relationship that took hard work and healing to make it last. In life, though, relationships have to be worked at sometimes, even the really good ones.


Jade Flowers has her hands full with five men. Convincing Bane Kennedy to share her permanently won’t be easy. Things get even more complicated when she discovers a sixth mate in Patrick O’Hara, Doc’s submissive.

But her damaged cowboy, Stetson Brooks, is still haunted by the past. Doc McClellan, Sawyer Brooks, and Kellan Brooks encourage Jade to persuade Stetson to train her as his submissive in hopes that he’ll eventually join their ménage.

Stetson Brooks fights his desire to dominate Jade, convinced she can’t handle him. But when a ghost from his past comes back from the dead seeking revenge, Stetson decides to be her Dom and make a baby with Jade in hopes that the woman he loves will have something to remember him by when he’s gone.

Stetson discovers that his enemy isn’t the only thing that’s been resurrected. Dark needs long buried in Stetson’s past have also emerged. Needs only Doc can fulfill.


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MELODY SNOW MONROE: After 45 or so books, I think my favorite hero was Harper Anderson from Freedom to Love [book 3 of the Freedom, Colorado series]. Harper was so tortured. He was the only hero I’d written who’d been widowed. His wife had died presumably by the hand of a man who Harper had tried to put away. This was all about retribution. When Harper meets Holly Morganton, he’s fascinated, but he can’t dishonor his dead wife’s memory and be with her. When I had him go to the cemetery and tell his deceased wife that he’d found someone new, I felt his pain. Only by the end of the book was he able to learn what love meant, that his wife would want him to be happy. 


Ashley Milosino has no job, no money, and few job prospects. When her friend’s brother, Tatum Morganton, moves to Freedom, Colorado to fill the vacancy of deputy, she gives in and agrees to show him around. His roommate, Drexel Ford, great-grandson of Henry Ford, is in town to find himself. He can’t afford for anyone to get close and learn his secret. Then why did he suggest Ashley work at the auto repair shop where he just signed on?

The sexual tension heats up, and when the three of them do get together, things explode. Against his better judgment, Drex falls for Ashley, and when he tells her the truth about himself, she is furious. Trying to solve the problem, he buys a building for her so she can fulfill her dreams. She wants to succeed on her own and dumps him.

What can he and Tatum do to restore order to their breaking hearts?


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SIOBHAN MUIR: The hero I’d pick is Zachary Snow, an Ice Demon and Search & Rescue professional. Zach has a strong love of life and he’s willing to save those in trouble no matter the weather. Of course, being an Ice Demon, he has the unique ability to manipulate the snow and ice storms, so he’s pretty handy to have around during avalanche season. One of the cool things about his ability to manipulate ice is he can decorate for the holidays with snowflake ornaments. Literally. And his magic keeps them from melting. Talk about a winter wonderland. But I’m most grateful for his appreciation of humans and their bright color of life. The Ice Demon world is all about blues, greens, white, and gray. He loves our crimson and gold gear, and appreciates the bright energy that makes humans so unique. Makes me want to dress in Christmas colors.




For Lily Sinclair, Christmas means sorrow and loss since the death of her twin brother. The magic is gone and she only wants to see her brother one more time. As an Ice Demon Zachary Snow is used to rescuing people in winter, but he’d never rescued anyone like Lily. Now he must convince her the magic she wants is in life itself.




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CASSIDY BROWNING: You know I often think of how nice it would be to have some of the hero’s we write step out of the pages of our books and join us in real life. For me, I think the ones I would most like to see in real life are the heroes of our latest story, Write of Submission. Those two are Kane, a successful erotic romance author and his partner, Dante who is a marketing guru. In that story Kane takes a new writer under his wing and co write a book with her. Dante uses his marketing know how to take their work and make her a star. I would be very grateful for that kind of help right now, lol. Have a great Holiday season everyone.


Nikki Sutherland can’t believe her luck. She’s won an all-expenses paid trip to the BDSM resort Clifftop Fantasies to coauthor a book with her idol, erotic romance author Candee Appelbaum. Unfortunately, Candee is really a man—a very good-looking man—named Kane Harris.

Another gorgeous hunk, Dante Hunter, is also at Clifftop to market the resort owner’s new cookbook, Stealth Veggies. The guys are both younger than her and way out of her league—or so she thinks. Even worse, Kane is a wisecracking eccentric with a skewed fashion sense and an odd taste in music who writes late at night with a bottle of wine. Dante likes to do his thinking during yoga or biking, things Nikki hasn’t done in years. 

Nikki’s journey teaches her the difference between reading hot, sexy ménage scenes and living them with the two best-looking guys she’s ever met. Can she handle the Writes of Submission?


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TARA ROSE: The hero I would most like to have in my life is Phil Parkwood, from Persuading Eve, Passion Peak, Colorado 5. Phil would make a great friend. He’s not only an ex-Marine, but he’s a Passion Peak police sergeant who wasn’t afraid to stand up to a fellow police officer three years before the story begins. The officer was also an ex-Marine, was abusing his wife, and was on the take. Phil helped Eve Rydell escape her marriage from hell, and then he helped her hide out in Racy, Indiana with her second cousin, Evan. Once it was safe for her to return to Passion Peak, she and Phil fell in love. And although Phil is also an experienced Dom, his care, tenderness and patience for Eve and her many triggers is a testament to loving Doms everywhere. This is how a Dom/sub relationship is supposed to be. 


Vet tech Eve Rydell escaped an abusive marriage with the help of Dom and fiancé Phil Parkwood, and her life seems perfect. When Phil suggests a threesome with his cousin, Knox Parkwood, Eve is intrigued and agrees. But when she spots a man she thinks is her ex-husband, her illusion of a perfect life is shattered.

Passion Peak police sergeant Phil Parkwood helped put a gang of serial rapists in jail in Wyoming five years earlier. When one of them makes parole, he is spotted in Passion Peak. Will his fiancée and sub, Eve, become a target?

Knox Parkwood owns an auto detailing and repair shop, but while his business thrives, his love life is a disaster. When Phil invites him over for dinner and a threesome with Eve, he falls like a stone for her. But while his relationship with Eve blossoms, she is targeted by a stranger loose on the streets of Passion Peak.


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KAREN MERCURY: I often wish Tate Gooding would walk in the door.  He’s the deep undercover restaurant inspector for the powerful Hamsun guidebook company in my new MF release, Her Master’s Choice.  I based him on the Bad Boy version of Johnny Depp, with tattoos, ear cuff, and attitude to spare. He literally walks into the heroine’s restaurant, takes one look at her, and says “You need to get laid.  And by someone who knows what he’s doing.”  No one realizes he’s the influential rater they’ve been dreading—they mistake him for a rock musician.  Of course Shannon is appalled at first, but soon realizes he’s right. Tate’s control and domination gives Shannon a sense of security that I think everyone wishes to have.  Life is hazardous and aggravating enough.  Tate wraps Shannon in a cloak of power and a sense of order and safety.  I think everyone would like that in their lives.


When Shannon Bloomfield hears a rumor that an influential, anonymous food critic is visiting her restaurant, she has no idea it’s the exotic, erotic bad boy Tate Gooding who holds her fate in his culinary hands.  Tate, burned out on the club circuit life and traveling around the States for his guidebook company, wants a deeper, more meaningful relationship with the three-star chef. 

Tate instructs Shannon in a thrilling new realm of private—and public—play, pushing her limits with every new scene.  Shannon discovers that her inner “Force-Me Queen” is an expert tease, skilled at keeping Tate on the edge.

But a creepy stalker has photos and threatens to expose Tate’s cover and their back alley scenes.  Tracking down the culprit brings the couple closer than ever in their power plays, and Shannon learns that breaking out of her comfort zone is an arousing adventure when it’s Her Master’s Choice.


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WILLOW BROOKE: Thank you so much to the fabtastic Laurie Roma for inviting me to join such a great event. If I had to pick one hero from my work that I would be honored to have in my life, there is no doubt that MSG. Nick Hughes, a.k.a. Kodiak, from my Breaking Protocol series would be my number one pick.  Kodiak is a fighting machine, huge, strong, and tough... with the heart of a teddy bear.  His sincere love for others and compassion would be a welcome addition to anyone's life.  From animals to children, his character loves and protects.  And, if by some chance anyone ever tried to harm me or my family, having a ginormous, dangerously trained soldier as a friend or family member wouldn't hurt either. ;)


With the battle heating up, the team enlists four more soldiers, accepting them into their tight knit family.  Men they have worked side-by-side with in the past and who specialize in extractions.  Bullet fly as things turn nasty and the team loses one of their own, killed saving his troops.  He leaves his high school sweatheart a widow, caring for their two small children.

Bella, her heart and soul shattered as she is faced with the biggest tragedy of her life spirals into a deep darkness.  Her only way out after the world crashed down on her is when a friend steps in to push the boundaries to get her back.  
Joker hopes for her sake and his, he can keep from crossing the boundaries that will take him to a place he vowed never to go?  A bond is formed as two people grieve for the same person, a lover and a husband to one and the closest thing to a brother for the other.  

The decision is left in the hands of fate:  Will it allow for a second chance in love or is there only one destiny?  All this takes place as the team readies for the biggest battle of their career.  With U.S. politicians involved, their mission is interesting to say the least.  If they succeed, they will surely go down in the history books as heroes.  If they fail, the consequences could be deadly.  With bigger forces than they had ever imagined against them, the team is determined to slam the hammer of justice down on those in the brutal reality that awaits.

Can they conquer and kill the ones who threaten life as we know it?  Can broken hearts be mended through a broken battlefield?

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