Sunday, October 14, 2012

Need Me by Cari Quinn Blog Tour


I am happy to welcome Author Cari Quinn to Romance Book Craze today.  Below I have an interview with the characters in her book Need Me. I hope you enjoy!




Blurb:

Book three in the Unveiled series.


Some needs are so hot it takes more than one man to fulfill them.

Marcia Daly’s been dating her younger boyfriend Tony for years. They have a great relationship, so why can’t she stop fantasizing about sleeping with his best friend, Cale? As much as she cares about Tony, the idea of a threesome intrigues her. Though she’s not sure how to broach the subject, her decision to write a sex advice book gives her the perfect opportunity to explore her wildest fantasies.

Tony’s falling in love with Marcia and wants to give her an amazing gift she’ll never forget before he asks for a commitment. Sharing her with his best friend at Kink, a local sex club, turns him on more than he would have guessed. One sizzling night soon turns into two. But when the threesome tests their relationship, Tony wonders if Marcia will ever let down her guard enough to trust his feelings for her…or to finally give in to her own.



R-Rated Excerpt:

“Guess what:”

He laughed in that sexy baritone that never failed to make her breasts sit up and take notice. “You’re naked and wet and planning on meeting me at the door.”

“Which door? Yours? Mine?”

“Actually, swing by Cale’s tonight. I’m heading up there after I get done at Kel and Spencer’s.”

“Up and Cale. Now those are two words that rarely go together.”

“Funny girl. If you show up naked, we know he’ll be up for plenty.”

She frowned. There Tony went again with the jokes about Cale wanting her. They seemed to pop up pretty often lately. Sometimes she wondered if there was more truth behind his teasing than he was letting on. As lifelong best friends, Cale and tony shared everything. Did that extend to women too?

Thoughtfully she glanced at her notepad. She’d already begun to formulate ideas about topics she would cover in her book. So far the plan was to write an advice guide for women looking to reclaim their sexuality in whatever form they chose. She’d explore all lifestyles and most of the major kinds in juicy depth.

Except there were gaps in her knowledge. Back in college, she experimented with girls a couple of times, so that aspect was covered. She’d oft enjoyed the benefits of having a lover younger than her by almost a decade. But orgies? Nope. BDSM or fetishes? Other than Tony spanking her now and then when he was feeling frisky, uh uh. Voyeurism sex? Another big fat no. She’d never even been to Kink, and that place was also popular among the non-kinky set for its bar and dance club. Her seemingly straitlaced brother Spence had hooked up with his girlfriend there, for God’s sake.

She didn’t intend to try everything herself. There was no need, when she could do research on the net like the next Jane. But some things were definitely doable.

Like a threesome. She’d been curious about having a ménage even before she’d met Tony and Cale. Unfortunately the opportunity had never presented itself.

Was it presenting itself now?

Now that she’d had this stroke of inspiration to write a book, she wanted her sex manual to be comprehensive. Even if she didn’t make much money, she’d have done something useful with her life, something a little shocking. She’d leave a mark that was all hers. Her brainchild, her creation.

It wasn’t as if she be having a legacy of children so she wanted this book to be amazing. To make sure it was, she’d have to do the ahem, legwork to explore some of the possibilities her readership might be curious about. In a way, she’d be doing a public service she’d just happen to be paid for-please God-both monetarily and in orgasms.

Which brought her full circle to a ménage. Cale was hot. Undoubtedly. His frequent bed partners proved he had more than good looks as well. Despite his often irreverent sense of humor, Cale was as serious as Tony was carefree. He also happened to be a bit fickle. Though she couldn’t quibble about a man’s choices when she already had one guy and was angling how to get two.

“Marsh? You alive over there?”

Did she dare? She didn’t want to drive her lover away, even in the name of research/

Forget research. She was horny and Cale was delicious. And charming. And so very male that just one look in his ice-blue eyes was usually enough to wet her panties.


Now for the Interview... 


Tony’s Questions 

1) What scared you the most when you met Marcia?
Besides her being incredibly gorgeous? She has such a strong personality. A guy’s gotta bring his A-game every time with her or she’ll eat him alive. Although there are worse things…


2) Besides the obvious…why Cale? 

He’s my closest friend. The only way I’d let a guy near Marcia is if I trusted him with my life, and Cale’s the only one who qualifies.

3) Knowing that you weren’t into the whole threesome/Kink scene, why did you go in the first place? And don’t say, it was for Marcia.  
What, a guy can’t do what his lady likes? While that did play a big part, I guess I was curious. I definitely didn’t think anything was lacking in our sex life, but sometimes you wonder if your woman feels the same. Yeah, I was curious. So sue me. ;)

4) What is it truly about Marcia that makes you think that she is the one for you?

Her brain turns me on. No, really. She’s open to anything, and even the things she’s not sure of it at first, she turns over and over like a Rubik’s cube until she can make sense of them. She’s loyal and funny and honest and she makes me feel like more of a man with her than I could ever be without her. Guess I sound like a guy in love, huh?

5) At the end of the story, what do you think of the final scene with Cale?

I think I picked a really great best friend and an equally amazing girlfriend. Seriously, she’s writing a sex advice book. And you know that can only mean lots of research time for me!

6) What’s going on now with you and Marcia?
We’re a work-in-progress. I’m not going to say there are never bumps in the road, but the road itself is solid. And yeah, that sex advice book? Made of total WIN.


Roundtable with Tony, Marcia and Cale Questions:

1. Now that you’ve had your threesome, what do you think it did for the relationship that you have as friends now? Meaning…it is weird and Cale, please stop touching Marcia.
Tony: It wasn’t weird while we were doing it – we were kinda busy and all, you know? – but afterward, yeah, THAT was weird. At least when we got to the second night.

Marcia: The first night was fine. If Tony hadn’t suggested the second night…

Cale: *winks at Marcia* Exactly right, Blondie. It’s all his fault.

Tony: Except you were the one who mentioned the second night to me, jerk.

Cale: Next question. 


2. Describe your own personal feelings about Kink and what you saw there? Marcia you are the more adventurous of the bunch but you still had issues with Kink? Why?

Tony: Way too many guys. I saw more junk that night than I ever wanted to.

Marcia: *wrinkles nose* I like cherries jubilee ice cream. It’s one of my favorites. But if I gorge on it and eat it at every meal for a week, I’ll never want to see ice cream again. Know what I mean?

Cale: *leans back and stretches out his legs* It all worked for me. What’s not to like? Sex is one of the best things going, and sex with hot, anonymous strangers? Sign me up.


3. In the final scene at Kink, will we ever find out what you, Tony and Cale said to each other? BTW, that scene floored me. Did not see it coming and can’t wait to see if it will play out…
Tony: No. That night is over. It’s Cale’s mess to clean up now, and Marcia and me are out of it. Right, babe?

Marcia: *snuggling closer to Tony* We’re way out of it.

Cale: I didn’t see it coming either. And I’m still not sure what I’m going to do about it. Guess I’ll have to tease you all and tell you to read my upcoming book…assuming I clue Cari in enough to be able to write it. J


4. The sex between the three of yall was hot and I needed a towel to wipe the sweat from my brow, but honestly Tony, did you ever think that you would share? And why at Kink? Couldn’t this have happened at someone’s house?

Cale: He would’ve loved to do it at someone’s house instead. But my man Tony’s all about pleasing his woman, and when Marcia has an itch, he makes sure she gets scratched.

Marcia: *shrugging* It gave me more fodder for my book. I got off. Win-win. And yes, I was curious. Of course I was. Everyone in freaking town’s been to that club and I wantd to know what it was like.

Tony: I’m just a vessel for Marcia’s pleasure.

Marcia: *snort* Then how come I’m the one who got filled up?


5. I know all about Kink and I had my reservations with Spencer and Kelly’s time at Kink, so for the uneducated/truly prudish crowd, each of you describe it. What you like about it, and what your kink is.

Marcia: Spencer’s another reason I went. I’ll be damned if my brother’s more out there sexually than I am. If someone as seemingly repressed as my little brother can deal with it, so can I. Not that I’m planning on going back to Kink again—ever—but I can check it off my list as a wild experience I enjoyed once.

My kink is free expression. I want to do it all, whenever and wherever with a willing partner who’ll share control with me. I want Tony.

Tony: *smiling* See, she can be so sweet. As for me? I’m not into Kink. Only one of us was, and you’d have to ask Tall, Dark and Dickly why it works for him.

Cale: *grins* Feeling inadequate again, bro? Yeah, I liked Kink. It’s right up my alley. I don’t like hiding who I am, and there I don’t have to. I’ll be going back, you can count on it. What’s my kink? *scratches chin* I think it’d be easier to say what isn’t.


6. Marcia, now that you have had your fantasy and know what you want in life, will you ever finish the damn book?

Marcia: *winks* Guess you’ll have to read the next installment of the Unveiled series to find out.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Coming Soon!




BLURB:

The magic of Christmas has been lost to Jacob Winston. At the suggestion of his ill sister, Jacob takes a job as a Secret Santa at a mall, hoping to restore his Christmas spirit. Even that doesn't seem to work until a special little boy ambles up to make a very special wish...

Cheyenne Jensen is struggling to raise her two kids without the help of her ex husband who refuses to

acknowledge his daughter's existence and doesn't provide for the son he does. Christmas is shaping up to be as heartbreaking as the last until her son Ben's kind actions lead a stranger to them.

Ah, but it's Christmas time and the magic has begun.

When Jacob and Cheyenne meet, neither can deny their immediate attraction to one another. As situations arise that require they spend more time together, the stronger their feelings grow.

With Christmas fast approaching, the pair learn what matters most in life, now if only they could ditch the ghost of Christmases past.

Maybe this holiday will bring some wishes come true- for everyone after all.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Nikki Lynn Barrett is a mother and a wife, and loves all things creative. Writing has been a passion since she was in elementary school. Along with writing, she is a reviewer, blogger, online bookstore owner, photographer and most recently, she went into business with her mom to design jewelry. Nikki currently resides in Phoenix Arizona, where she spends her summers dreaming and wishing she had a swimming pool to float around in, and dodges raindrops as monsoon storms roll in and she's out with her camera. The Secret Santa Wishing Well is her debut book, but look out world, for this will not be the last you hear of her, as she has more stories planned to share with everyone.

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Test Shot by Cari Quinn Blog Tour



Blurb: 

Author:Cari Quinn 
Length:Long Novel 
ISBN:978-1-61118-942-1 
Series:Hot Shots

Layla Palmer is starting over in New York City with a new job at Hot Shots, an agency that specializes in hiring talent for jobs with an erotic bent. Happily engaged, she writes off the changes in her relationship with her fiancé, Aidan, as growing pains. But that all comes into question when her beloved fiancé comes up with a startling suggestion: he wants to watch her have sex with another man.

Aidan's a man on the edge, fighting demons he won't name for fear of losing the woman he loves forever. But the game he's playing can only continue for so long, especially when the man they decide to invite into their bed turns out to be Layla’s newest prospective model, Sawyer Blake.

Passion explodes between them, threatening to spill over and burn them all. Soon Aidan and Layla's already incendiary relationship hits the boiling point. Now she's fighting her own battles, including the conflicted feelings of lust and love she harbors for both men. But how can she figure out who to trust when everything she ever knew is changing, including herself? 

Note:This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse; menage (m/f/m, no m/m interaction); voyeurism.

Rated X Excerpt:


“Like what you see?” 

Sawyer couldn’t help flexing a little for her. She was so pretty, and he wanted to impress her even if he knew this was a one-time thing. It didn’t matter. Right now, she belonged to him.

“You know I do. I love your body.” 

Layla fanned her hands over his chest, grazing his nipples with her pinkies. He stiffened at her purr of pleasure. 

“Sensitive here?”

She lowered her head to lap at one of them, then repeated the move on the other while she hooked one leg around his hip and massaged her heel into his back. Her wet pussy met his skin, leaving some of her arousal behind. First on his thigh. His belly. Finally on his cock. She eased back again, stirring up just enough air for him to feel every trail of her desire across his skin.

“Jesus Christ, Layla.”

“I need you. Hurry.”

Sawyer did a backward crab walk to the basket of supplies and grabbed a couple of condoms. Bright pink and blue. Man. But they’d get the job done.

He tossed a quick glance at the sofa and noted Aidan sat almost as placidly as before, if not for the tight lines of strain carving his face. Without shame, Aidan drew his gaze down Sawyer’s body. His eyes didn’t fire with anything but mild interest, but the look alone caused Sawyer to turn away.

This was new territory for him, being observed while he was with a woman. That watching-being-hot thing apparently only applied while everyone was dressed, because if he thought too much about Aidan studying them—and likely getting aroused himself—Sawyer had a feeling he’d go as limp as overcooked broccoli.
He tore open the condom and unrolled it over his length, hoping Layla would give him time for a repeat performance. If he didn’t get inside her fast, his thoughts would win. And he wasn’t about to let that happen.

“Pink’s your color,” she teased when he threw the other condom on the coffee table.

“It’s yours too.” 

He drew the swollen lips of her pussy apart, visually drinking his fill of the arousal coating dusky rose flesh. Her clit stood proudly, begging for the press of a finger or the flat tip of his tongue. He’d do both before the night was over. 

“Look at that, all for me.”

“Yes.” She jerked her head, and he knew she’d glanced at Aidan. “All for you.”

He stroked her with two fingers. Up and down he rode her seam, finally pushing them into her sheath. Fuck. So tight. Inferno hot, even more so than before. Her muscles squeezed him as he started to move, testing them both with his deep glides.

Good goddamn, she turned him on. Enough to forget where he was. Even why he was. There was just the two of them, giving and taking pleasure.

Twisting his hand around, he gave her three fingers and used his thumb to toy with the button of distended nerves, each flick pushing her nearer to the point where she’d rain over him. He caught her gasps with his mouth and pushed into her harder. Knowing she could take it. That she yearned for him to shove her to the limit of her control. He could see all that, and more, in the glazed depths of her eyes.

Her orgasm approached with hurricane force. He could feel it gathering inside her, a vortex gaining speed. Drawing energy. He wanted her to break around him, a moment only they would share.

He pulled free, and she cried out. 

“Shh.” He quieted her with a kiss. 

“I’ll give you what you need.” He tweaked her nipples with his wet fingers, then licked off the juice he’d displaced.

She gripped his head in both hands, holding him while he tucked his nose into the curve underneath her breast and absorbed her scent as if it were air. Lovemaking had never before been this sweet—or this bitter.

“Sawyer, please.” She encircled his width and scorched him right through the condom. 

“Come into me.”

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Dark Kings Book Blurb Tour ~~ Dark Craving by Donna Grant


Dark Kings Book Blurb Tour ~~  
Dark Craving by Donna Grant
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ISBN-13: 978-1466807433
Ebook Only
Dark Kings #1
July 31, 2012

Dark Craving

Fueled by ancient magic—and enflamed by human desire—the Dragon King known as Hal can transform himself at will into one of the legendary winged creatures he is sworn to protect. But one thing he can never do is fall in love…with a mortal woman.
Searching for her brother in Scotland—and succumbing to the freezing cold—Cassie Hunter awakens to find herself in the arms of a magnificent Highland warrior. Across his chest is the tattoo of a fiery dragon. And in his heart is a burning passion that, once unleashed, will consume them both…body and soul.
This is a story of destiny and desire, magic and mystery, warriors and lovers.
These are the forbidden cravings of the Dark Kings.

Dark Craving

Read the Excerpt

Dreagan Distillery
Hal shut and locked the doors to the distillery for the day before he turned and looked out over the land. Snow blanketed everything and the light the crescent moon cast upon the ground made it look almost as if it were glowing.
The need to lose himself in the land in the forest sometimes was overwhelming, as it was this night. Other times he could ignore the call, but not tonight.
Hal didn’t bother to tell the others where he was going. He simply walked down the steps and into the night. The weather didn’t faze him.
His boots crunched in the thick snow, but he never noticed. His gaze was trained on the forest ahead. Every one of them answered to something, and for Hal it was the forest.
Always had been.
Always would be.
Once he was in the trees, he took a deep breath and lifted his face to the sky. Snow landed on his lashes and rain dripping from the limbs above pelted his face.
It was glorious.
Hal smiled and spread his arms wide. He touched his chest, through his jacket and sweater, to the tattoo beneath.
A person could get lost in the glens of the Highlands, and there were thousands of glens. Which made it a perfect place for Hal and the others like him to stay hidden.
It had been a long time since he’d allowed his other self to show, his dragon self. And for some reason, this night he desperately yearned to spread his wings and fly.
To feel the wind around him as he soared through the sky.
He still remembered flying low over the trees, the leaves brushing against his underside as the sun beat on him. He hadn’t needed to hide then. For once upon a time, he had been able to call to his brethren and listened to their roars fill the forest.
So very long ago he had lived a completely different life. Back before the humans betrayed them, before a war that changed everything.
A sound off to Hal’s right had him turning his head in that direction. He dropped his arms as his eyes fastened on a large, fast-moving animal loping through the trees.
Hal let his coat drop from his arms as he sprinted toward the animal. As he neared, he realized it was a dog—a very large dog. And the only person near Dreagan land who had such a dog was Dan Hunter.
With more frustration than Hal wanted to concede, he came to a halt. He had been able to take flight, but now he had to chase a dog. For several moments he watched the Great Dane running, his tongue lolling out the side of his mouth.
There had been a few times in Hal’s life where he’d felt that free, been that free. Those times were the barest of memories now.
When a person was as old as Hal, time blurred.
It was so easy to get lost in his memories, of what had once been, and what he had once been. But to allow himself to get absorbed in such recollections was not wise.
He pulled himself back from the brink and gave a loud, short whistle, which pulled Duke up short. The Great Dane turned his head to Hal and issued a deep, booming bark in greeting.
“Come here, lad,” Hal called.
Immediately, the dog ran to him, his tail wagging.
Hal rubbed the dog’s massive head. “It’s no’ like Dan to allow you to run like this. Nor is it like you to run off. What’s the problem, lad?”
Duke jerked against the hold Hal had on his collar. Hal narrowed his eyes. He’d learned very early in life to listen carefully when animals tried to speak. They might not be speaking your language, but they were talking. It was obvious Duke was trying to tell him something.
“Show me,” Hal said, and released the collar.
Duke took off at a run and Hal was quick to follow. Dreagan land extended far as the eye could see, and Dan’s cottage was the closest anyone lived to Dreagan.
It was because Dan rarely rented the property and didn’t cause any problems that Hal and the others hadn’t made a point of getting rid of him.
Hal easily kept pace with the Great Dane as they traversed over the land. When they crested the last hill that overlooked Dan’s cottage, Duke stopped and whined.
Dan’s Corsa could be seen by the light of the moon and despite the heavy snowfall. Thankfully, the rain had tapered off, but the snow made it difficult to see where Dan was.
Duke butted Hal’s hand with his head before he took off down the slope to the cottage. Hal had memorized the lay of the land centuries ago and knew where the boulders lay hidden in the snow.
He leapt down the slope and landed in thick snow. Duke caught up with him, and they both ran the rest of the way down the side of the mountain.
Hal rushed to the front door, but found it locked and all the lights out. When Hal turned to look for Duke, he found the Great Dane standing beside the car.
That’s when Hal noticed there was someone inside. In three strides he was beside the car. He tapped on the window, but the figure didn’t move.

~~ Buy Dark Craving ~~








Read More About the Dark Kings Series

The Dark Kings series is a spin off the Dark Warriors series and Dark Sword series.

http://www.donnagrant.com/dark-craving/

Dark Craving
Dark Kings #1
July 31, 2012
http://www.donnagrant.com/nights-awakening/

Night’s Awakening
Dark Kings #2
August 28, 2012
http://www.donnagrant.com/dawns-desire/

Dawn’s Desire
Dark Kings #3
September 25, 2012
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Donna Grant has been praised for her “totally addictive” and “unique and sensual” stories. She's the author of more than twenty novels spanning multiple genres of romance—Scottish Medieval, dark fantasy, time travel, paranormal, and erotic. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Sword, features a thrilling combination of Druids, primeval gods, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her husband, two children, a dog, and three cats in Texas.
Learn more about Donna Grant and her books here --

Donna will be giving away a copy of Midnight's Master to one lucky commenter on this stop on her Book Blurb Tour ~ 

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Midnight's Master
ISBN-10: 0312552483
ISBN-13: 978-0312552480
Mass Market Paperback
Dark Warriors #1
May 22, 2012

Midnight’s Master

From the acclaimed author of the Dark Sword novels comes a thrilling spin off series in which ancient magic in the modern world ignites a timeless passion…
A MYSTERY OUT OF TIME
Gwynn Austin has no idea why her father has disappeared on a mysterious trip to Scotland. When she goes on a desperate mission to search for him she finds more than she bargains for in a ruggedly handsome, wickedly exciting Highlander who exudes danger and mystery. And when she discovers her own link to Scotland, she’ll have to trust her heart to help lead her….
A LEGEND IN THE FLESH
Propelled through time by powerful Druid Magic, Logan Hamilton uses his immortality and powers of the god inside him to help prevent the awakening of an ancient evil in the modern world. He never expects to find help in the form of a beautiful, alluring, and all too tempting woman whose passion and strength matches his own. Together, Logan and Gywnn must fight for their love—before a demon from the past destroys them  both…

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