Six Years Ago

I had my first book published. The publishing house is no longer in business, but I'm thrilled they accepted my book. They published four other books before folding. It's difficult for authors now. Do you traditional or indie publish. For me I like the profits of indie. It's all a matter of choice though. Neither way is wrong.

Happy Anniversary to me! :)

Unwrapped (formerly Mistletoe Studs) my first ever published book is now available for 0.99 on Smashwords. All versions available.

Unwrapped

12 Days of Christmas

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Blurb:

With no family to celebrate the Christmas holiday, Meg Trainor agrees to open the library on Christmas Eve in case someone is looking for solace in a book.

What she doesn’t expect are two devilishly handsome strangers to get stranded in her small Massachusetts town.

Brad and Shane Griffin are headed to New York for the annual toy convention, when their car breaks down. They’re in for a surprise when they find one hot librarian waiting for them.

Can three lonely souls and a bag full of toys bring new meaning to Mistletoe?

Excerpt:

“So about those copies, I’ll get them started for you. You can wait out here for your partner.” She emphasized the word partner, letting him know she understood.

“Are you sure? I can do it,” he offered.

“It’s my job.”

Brad handed her the folder. “Okay, thanks.”

“Make yourself comfortable.”

His hand reached out, sweeping down her arm. “You’re a very sweet woman. I hope my request doesn’t offend you in any way.”

She looked at him quizzically. “Of course not. How will making copies offend me? It’s my job.”

Weirdo.

“It’s just I…never mind. Go ahead; I’ll wait here for Shane.”

Meg made her way to the back room, confused by Brad’s remark. How in the world could he possibly offend her? He asked her to make copies of his products. They were toys, for God’s sake.

Meg smiled to herself as she reached the copier. The cover read Turquoise Toys—an odd name. Opening the folder, Meg’s mouth fell to the floor as she stared at the pictures in front of her.

Meg couldn’t believe her eyes. These were not the toys she had imagined. She thought he was talking about children’s toys. These were not intended for children. These were adult toys in every sense of the word. There were floggers, paddles, butt plugs, ball gags, straps with dildos attached and handcuffs—all Turquoise, explaining the name. Meg wasn’t naive about the BDSM world. When she realized her desire to submit she wanted to know the who, what, where and why. She read everything she could about the subject. She knew enough about it to understand.

She’d even bought a few toys to experiment with. Like the ping pong paddle she’d purchased when she was curious to know what it felt like to be spanked. It wasn’t something she did regularly but when she was in the mood for a good orgasm she’d slap her cheeks a few times before using her favorite vibrator. She never had dated a man who was actually part of that world.

Brad was gay so he wouldn’t be offering. What a shame because she could see them having fun together!

Could he be carrying a bagful of goodies? Maybe Santa was going to be extra special to her this year. Please Santa I’ve been a good girl all year long. Please tell me you sent Brad with something extra special for my stocking this year.

Halfway through the job, Meg decided it was time to go back to her stranger. He’d been out there long enough. By now, he knew she was aware of his secret.

Turning she ran smack into his broad chest again. “We really need to stop meeting like this.”

Clearing her throat, she took a step back only to come against the copier. “I was just coming out to see you.”

He stepped closer, closing the small gap between them. “How are you doing?” His voice dripped with desire.

“Fantastic. Your copies are just about done.”

Damn she wished he’d step back. He was much too close. He turned her on.

“Are you sure?” He traced his finger along her cheek.

She gulped, her body overheating.

He bent closer, taking her lips. He kissed her slowly. She melted against him; her arms snaked around his neck. He touched her breast, causing a moan to escape her lips.

His bulge brushed against her. He wanted her.

While he kissed her, his fingers unzipped the back of her dress then unsnapped her bra. He pushed the garments down around her waist, exposing her breasts.

His mouth covered her nipple, sucking until it puckered. God his mouth felt good.

How long had it been since a man had his mouth on her? Too long. Lisa was right; she needed to get laid, but not by Kenny.

When Brad moved to the other breast she thought for sure she was going to crumble to the floor. Her hands gripped the edges of the copier to steady herself.

“I’m going to fuck you Meg, right now against this copier. Are you okay with that?”

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I'd like to give a shout out to all those readers buying my books this month. I'm not sure where you came from, but I appreciate the support. :o)

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Blurb:

With no family to celebrate the Christmas holiday, Meg Trainor agrees to open the library on Christmas Eve in case someone is looking for solace in a book.

What she doesn’t expect are two devilishly handsome strangers to get stranded in her small Massachusetts town.

Brad and Shane Griffin are headed to New York for the annual adult toy convention, when their car breaks down. They’re in for a surprise when they find one hot librarian waiting for them.

Can three lonely souls and a bag full of toys bring new meaning to Mistletoe?

Excerpt:

“So about those copies, I’ll get them started for you. You can wait out here for your partner.” She emphasized the word partner, letting him know she understood.

“Are you sure? I can do it,” he offered.

“It’s my job.”

Brad handed her the folder. “Okay, thanks.”

“Make yourself comfortable.”

His hand reached out, sweeping down her arm. “You’re a very sweet woman. I hope my request doesn’t offend you in any way.”

She looked at him quizzically. “Of course not. How will making copies offend me? It’s my job.”

Weirdo.

“It’s just I…never mind. Go ahead; I’ll wait here for Shane.”

Meg made her way to the back room, confused by Brad’s remark. How in the world could he possibly offend her? He asked her to make copies of his products. They were toys, for God’s sake.

Meg smiled to herself as she reached the copier. The cover read Turquoise Toys—an odd name. Opening the folder, Meg’s mouth fell to the floor as she stared at the pictures in front of her.

Meg couldn’t believe her eyes. These were not the toys she had imagined. She thought he was talking about children’s toys. These were not intended for children. These were adult toys in every sense of the word. There were floggers, paddles, butt plugs, ball gags, straps with dildos attached and handcuffs—all Turquoise, explaining the name. Meg wasn’t naive about the BDSM world. When she realized her desire to submit she wanted to know the who, what, where and why. She read everything she could about the subject. She knew enough about it to understand.

She’d even bought a few toys to experiment with. Like the ping pong paddle she’d purchased when she was curious to know what it felt like to be spanked. It wasn’t something she did regularly but when she was in the mood for a good orgasm she’d slap her cheeks a few times before using her favorite vibrator. She never had dated a man who was actually part of that world.

Brad was gay so he wouldn’t be offering. What a shame because she could see them having fun together!

Could he be carrying a bagful of goodies? Maybe Santa was going to be extra special to her this year. Please Santa I’ve been a good girl all year long. Please tell me you sent Brad with something extra special for my stocking this year.

Halfway through the job, Meg decided it was time to go back to her stranger. He’d been out there long enough. By now, he knew she was aware of his secret.

Turning she ran smack into his broad chest again. “We really need to stop meeting like this.”

Clearing her throat, she took a step back only to come against the copier. “I was just coming out to see you.”

He stepped closer, closing the small gap between them. “How are you doing?” His voice dripped with desire.

“Fantastic. Your copies are just about done.”

Damn she wished he’d step back. He was much too close. He turned her on.

“Are you sure?” He traced his finger along her cheek.

She gulped, her body overheating.

He bent closer, taking her lips. He kissed her slowly. She melted against him; her arms snaked around his neck. He touched her breast, causing a moan to escape her lips.

His bulge brushed against her. He wanted her.

While he kissed her, his fingers unzipped the back of her dress then unsnapped her bra. He pushed the garments down around her waist, exposing her breasts.

His mouth covered her nipple, sucking until it puckered. God his mouth felt good.

How long had it been since a man had his mouth on her? Too long. Lisa was right; she needed to get laid, but not by Kenny.

When Brad moved to the other breast she thought for sure she was going to crumble to the floor. Her hands gripped the edges of the copier to steady herself.

“I’m going to fuck you Meg, right now against this copier. Are you okay with that?”

12 Days of Christmas Contest - Day 10

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Contest. Each day will be something different. Could be an ebook, a print book or a gift card.

Winners from all the contests will be announced on December 26th. Please be sure to leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. 

Yesterday I gave you Unwrapped...today is the sequel. Find out how Shane gets his HEA.

Blurb:

Taylor Jax has a secret. She fantasizes about seducing long time friend Shane Griffin. Only problem, he’s eight years her junior – too young in her mind.

During a game of truth or dare her secret is exposed. Challenged by her best friends Taylor must go into an adult toy store and buy all the accessories needed to live out her fantasy.

With another night of truth or dare looming, Taylor makes a bold move. Before her friends can dare her, she plans a full-fledge seduction.

Shane has loved Taylor for as long as he can remember. She enters his store in disguise, prompting him to tease her. To his surprise she agrees to have dinner with him. And when she propositions him he wonders - will one night be enough?

 Excerpt:

Looking around Taylor noticed she wound up in the vibrator aisle. At least it was something familiar. Every woman owned a vibrator, didn’t they? As she absorbed the different sizes and shapes she wondered how big Shane was. Picking up the icicle dreams she scrunched her nose. Not her style. She liked them to at least look like a penis. She placed it back in its spot.

She snatched a rather large one off the hook, imagining it Shane’s size.

“Hot bunny. Now this is what I’m talking about.”

"Find everything you're looking for?" Shane asked, sneaking up behind her.

His warm breath tickled the back of her neck, sending heat coursing through her overheated body. Her mouth grew dry. Water. She needed water to put out the flames burning her body.  "Umm, I think I'm okay," she breathed.

"Are you sure?" he whispered.

She wanted to fall back into his arms. She wanted to give in to her desires and let him do whatever he wanted. “Yes.”

God, she had to get out of there soon or something bad was going to happen.

"You sure you don’t need a hand?" His fingertips traced down her arms and sent shivers through her body.

She wanted to scream Fuck Me! but she fought the urge. "Really, I'm fine. Don't you have other customers to assist?"

"Not at the moment. You're my only customer. And since you're always so good to me I'm going to give you extra special attention.”

Her legs were mush standing this close to him.

“Let me see your list,” he coaxed.

“Shane, I’m fine. Seriously. I'll handle the list."

Shane stepped in front of her. "I know the store from top to bottom. Just like you know Tasty Taylor’s. Let me help, please."

Those captivating cerulean eyes pulled her into a trance. They begged her to just give in this one time. She wouldn't. She couldn't.

"No.”

"Come on," he pleaded. Before she could respond, he snatched the paper from her hands and looked it over. "Oh, this will be a cinch."

"Give that to me," she demanded, her hand held out impatiently.

He shoved the paper into his pants. "If you want it, come and get it."

Taylor stood there dumbfounded. Had he really just stuck her list down his pants?

What the hell was she going to do now? Certainly she couldn’t put her hands down his pants and grab it could she? Serve him right if she did. Wonder if he’d be standing there looking so smug if she reached in and took her paper.

If she did she could find out just how big he was. Oh, the would girls enjoy that conversation.

“You seriously don’t want me to come and get it, do you?” She gave him one last chance to change his mind.

“Don’t I?” He turned and walked away.

Challenging her was a big mistake on his part.

12 Days of Christmas Contest - Day 9

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Contest. Each day will be something different. Could be an ebook, a print book or a gift card.

Winners from all the contests will be announced on December 26th. Please be sure to leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. 

Blurb:

 

Meg Trainor has one wish for Christmas every year: Two men who will fulfill all her fantasies.
Santa's in a giving mood this year.
Brothers and co-owners of Turquoise Toys, Brad and Shane Griffin will give her a Christmas she'll never forget.

 

 

Excerpt:

 

“Did someone come without asking permission?” Shane asked.

“I’m afraid Meg has been a very naughty girl already. And to think I just finished

with her first punishment.”

“I’m sorry,” she offered. She was far from sorry. That was the most mind boggling

orgasm she’d ever experienced. Blood rushing to the tips of her nerve endings in her buttocks, to the core of her pussy as his finger drove home faster and faster, it was perfect.

“That didn’t sound sincere to me. What do you think Brad?”

“I think she likes being a naughty girl. Do you like being punished like a naughty

girl Meg? Is that why you came without permission?”

“I didn’t know I needed permission. No one told me,” she said in her own defense.

They hadn’t told her, not that it would have made a difference. There was no holding that one back.

“She’s right. We didn’t tell her.” Shane defended her. “This time we let her go. But she did speak without permission. Maybe it’s time to find something to keep her quiet.”

What was he thinking? One of those ball gags she seen on the flyer? She didn’t have to wait long to find out.

“Take the blindfold off her,” Shane said to Brad.

Shane knelt on the couch in front of Meg’s bent body. His hard shaft glared at her, pre-cum begging for her to lick it off, releasing it from its straining desire. The sound of Brad shucking off his clothes was evident behind her. Meg dared to be brave and swiped a lick of the tip of Shane’s head.

“Wow, little lady,” Shane jumped to his feet. “That’s definitely not allowed without

my permission.”

“I thought…” she gave him an innocent look, licking her lips.

“You thought what?” Shane challenged.

“I thought you wanted me to taste you.”

“I think someone really enjoys being punished,” Shane stated.

“Either that or she doesn’t realize who’s in control here. Maybe it’s time to show

her,” Brad suggested.

“Stand up,” Brad demanded.

Obediently, Meg stood, stretching; she watched the muscles in Brad’s back flexing as he walked over to the table. The way his butt cheeks tightened was so sexy. He had a gorgeous body. She wanted to explore every inch of his body, taste every delicious inch of skin. Would he allow her the opportunity when all was said and done? When they finally had their car fixed and were able to resume their lives would Brad Griffin allow Meg the chance to examine his body closer or would he drive off into the horizon never to be seen again? She couldn’t bear the thought of never seeing him again. Meg shook away the thoughts. For now, she’d concentrate on the glory of the day and the gifts they were offering.

Brad meant business when he said he was going to show her who was in charge

this time. The paddle he carried now looked like a glossy two by four with a small

handle on the end, nothing like the cute little one he used earlier. She remembered; it was called the Turquoise Smacker in the flyer.

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New Cover Art

I just finished uploading another one of my former AMP titles - One Tasty Night. This is the sequel to Unwrapped, formerly Mistletoe Studs. Here is the cover. A special thanks to Dar at Wicked Smart Designs!!!!

Catching Up

What a weekend. The DH and I shopped ‘til we dropped on Saturday. We made a nice headway on the Christmas shopping. Sunday I drove two hours to meet up with the fabulously funny Ashlyn Chase and super cool Dalton Diaz. We had a fun time at the book signing.


Ashlyn has an insanely funny fan, Sherry, who was there. I was lucky to meet her at RomantiCon 2010 and she’s such a sweetheart. She kept us laughing the entire time.

I wish we lived closer to each other. Those are two women I’d love to hang with again. Ooops, three women. Sorry Sherry.

Yesterday I was too wiped out to do more than chill during the work day. I am writing again! YAY for me.

And our tree is no longer naked. My daughter and I decorated it last night. It only took five days. Lol

In other news:

I have a Christmas special up on Kindle and B&N. For the month of December – Get Unwrapped for only .99!

Oh and I have to thank Jackman for this beautiful cover! :o)

Meg Trainor has one wish for Christmas every year: Two men who will fulfill all her fantasies.

Santa's in a giving mood this year.

Brothers and co-owners of Turquoise Toys, Brad and Shane Griffin will give her a Christmas she'll never forget.

Cold and Tired

Someone turned off the heat here in the northeast. A few days ago we were enjoying 60 degree weather. Now it's 32. I know the calendar says December...so what :-P

I’ve been busy getting two books up on Amazon and B&N this week. For whatever reason, B&N still hasn’t published the books. BUT Amazon has. :o)


Unwrapped and Wild in Paradise are currently available for sale.

I’m working on uploading to Smashwords too. I have one more Christmas story I plan to upload before the holiday. After that I’ll be taking my time with the other four books. I have too much to do in prep for the season.

Self-Publishing is scary and exciting at the same time. The unknown is scary and knowing that two of my babies are live is exciting. Now I spend all my time checking sales. That is draining me. I need a distraction.

Our tree is standing. It’s naked, but it’s up. the DH and I pulled all the boxes out of the attic last night. So Saturday while I’m working (URGHHHHHHH), I’ll be decorating.

Sunday I’ll be in New Hampshire at a book signing with my friends Ashlyn Chase and Dalton Diaz. I love these ladies and can’t wait to see them. I’m lucky enough to be in an anthology with them.

Art of Modern Love…we’ll be signing this book along with others.

Hope you all have a cheerful weekend!

It's Live!

Today I'm over at Love Romances Cafe for a chat. I'm not sure if it's 1-3 or 2-4. I'm verifying with Dawn the owner. Drop in and say hi if you get a chance. I'm giving away a copy of my Loose Id book Hit Me.

In other news:
I took the leap. My first foray into self-publishing. My book Wild in Paradise is now live on Kindle. It should be available through B&N later today. Here is the yummy cover:

I'm hoping to have another one up by Friday so you can enjoy a Christmas menage!  Unwrapped coming soon. Here is that yummy cover!

I'd like to give the person who created this credit but need to verify a few details. This book was formally Mistletoe Studs. Isn't it purdy?