Naughty in the Backseat

Training the Receptionist by Juniper Bell Review

2010-03-04T08:28:00.000-08:00

Training the Receptionist

by Juniper Bell

Samhain Publishing – Ebook

It’s her naughty dream job—if they’re satisfied with her performance…

Eager to escape her miserable existence in Low-Life, Long Island, street-wise Dana Arthur jumps at an entry-level position with the consulting firm Cowell & Dirk. As her training period begins, she quickly discovers she’s required to do more than take messages and order office supplies. Her job description contains some deliciously naughty duties that give receptionist a whole new meaning.

Simon has almost given up on finding the right woman who will please his clients as well as his demanding partner and mentor, Ethan Cowell. No one measures up—until Dana. Her inner fire and fearless nature are perfect for the job. No matter what wicked punishment he devises to chastise her for her on-the-job mistakes, she accepts with a relish that leaves him wondering which one of them is really in control.

The last thing he expects to discover is that she’s a perfect sexual soul mate he can’t bear to share. But share he must—it’s part of his business agreement. Unless he makes Ethan the deal of a lifetime… Synopsis by Samhain Publishing http://samhainpublishing.com/books/training-the-receptionist

Training the Receptionist

Review by Marcia

My Rating: 4.75 out of 5 Whips

This is Juniper Bell’s 2^nd book for Samhain Publishing and my first chance to read her. What can I say? Hot is not the least of it. To quote the warning following the synopsis in the book: “This title contains explicit sex, bondage, ménage, ingenious use of office furniture, lingerie, and the occasional sex toy. Oh, and did I mention the package delivery guy?”

Yes, this book has all of that, but even so, it’s a compelling read simply because it’s all about discovery. Dana’s discovery of sensual pleasures outside of the normal guy-girl-dinner-movie-sex-in-the-car-or-on-the-couch kind of pleasures she’s known in the last 7 of her 22 years growing up on Long Island. Simon’s discovery of limits and boundaries he’s never confronted before. And Ethan’s discovery that, although he’s the Senior Partner in the firm, he doesn’t always get everything his own way!

In this story, you keep waiting to see what will happen next because you only see it as it happens to Dana. No switching to Simon’s point of view, no 3^rd party observer or omniscient narrator. All you get is what Dana sees, feels, hears and thinks. And what she sees, feels, hears and thinks is purely HOT! Belly-warming, toe-tingling, keep you warm on a cold night in Alaska (where Juniper lives) HOT.

If you like your relationships spicy, with a possibility of danger, but with the promise of complete trust between a man and a woman, you have got to check out this book.

You can learn more about Juniper and her books at her website, http://www.juniperbell.com/

WARNING - This title contains themes that readers might find objectionable. It is not for all readers. Reading the Excerpt before purchasing is advised.

The Enchanted Flute by Nichelle Gregory Review

2010-03-02T10:54:00.000-08:00

The Enchanted Flute

by Nichelle Gregory

Noble Romance Publishing

Length

Naughty Nibble

When a beautiful enchantress awakens from her slumber to soul-stirring music, she reveals herself to the gifted, gorgeous flutist playing nearby. Lanai is at once attracted to Arye and moved by his melodies. After a sizzling night of sex, the enchantress realizes she’s fallen in love for the first time.

Lanai offers her love to the Arye, a man that has never loved anything more than his flute. Although, the enchantress could use magic to win his heart, she wants him to love her on his own. Heartbroken and bitter, she casts a powerful spell over the flutist instrument that causes listeners to act out whatever emotion Ayre is feeling at the moment and disappears.

Unable to control his thoughts and fearful of harming his adoring audience, Ayre now only plays his enchanted flute when he is alone. Angry and determined, he spends his time searching for Lanai. Years go by and Ayre begins to give up hope that he will ever find the woman that consumes his thoughts and fuels his lustful desires. When he finally stumbles across the enchantress, Ayre is torn between fury and desire…or is it love?

Special Content Alert: Interracial

Synopsis from Noble Romance

The Enchanted Flute Review

by Book Fairy

3.5/5 Whips in the Backseat

Lanai and Ayre's souls united for one night of love that leaves them both tortured and angry for a long time to come in The Enchanted Flute.

The story takes place in some other time and in some other place that we get very few details about. The beauty of the lake where Lanai and Ayre first meet is briefly described, but the intense love scene that followed made up for the lack of lake description.

I liked that Ayre gave up playing his flute, which was supposed to be the one thing that he loved above anyone or anything to protect the people who were directly affected by the emotion he was feeling when he played. I thought Lanai could have used a little more back bone, she gave up kinda easy on the man that was supposed to have been the first man she ever loved, but I liked that she got even by cursing his beloved flute. You go girl!

I felt that the story was a little rushed and lacked some detail, but since it is a very short book its understandable. The Enchanted Flute would be great for an afternoon quickie. It had a feel good ending and a very hot sexy love scene. I give it a 3.5

False Colors by Alex Beecroft Review

2010-02-28T23:47:00.000-08:00

False Colors

by Alex Beecroft

An M/M Romance: An M/M Romance

Published By: Running Press
ISBN # 9780762436583

1762, The Georgian Age of Sail: For his first command, John Cavendish is given a ship-the HMS Meteor-and a crew, both in need of repair and discipline. He's determined to make a success of their first mission, and hopes the well-liked lieutenant Alfred Donwell will stand by his side as he leads his new crew into battle: stopping the slave trade off the coast of Algiers.

Alfie knows their mission is futile, and that their superiors back in England will use the demise of this crew as impetus for war with the Ottoman Empire. But the darker secret he keeps is his growing attraction for his commanding officer-a secret punishable by death. With the arrival of his former captain-and lover-on the scene of the disastrous mission, Alfie is torn between the security of his past and the uncertain promise of a future with the straight-laced John.

Against a backdrop of war, intrigue, and personal betrayal, the high seas will carry these men through dangerous waters from England to Africa to the West Indies in search of a safe harbor. (Synopsis from http://www.allromanceebooks.com)

False Colors

Review by Jasmine

5/5 Whips in the Backseat

We love a man in uniform. Two men in uniform is well a double treat, as is Alex Beecroft's writing. Truthfully I thought my eyes would glaze over when I saw the number of pages and that it was Navy intensive. Lines, and knots, and sails, not usually my cup of tea. It never happened. I loved the tension, and the action. The time spent at sea was enjoyable to read about even for a land lover like me.

My limited experience with the idea of the historical Navy life - multiple viewings of Pirates of the Caribbean - did not detract from my enjoyment of the story. The tension of a complex man like John Cavendish who is facing a time period less accepting of homosexuality and a career that makes being discovered a death warrant, drew in my heart into the tale. Alex Beecroft grabbed me with her characters and the struggle to have their love and hide it.

Love between male characters in historicals is a concern. I enjoy the romance. I enjoy the love story but the HEA never sits well. I worry about the boys. What if they get caught? What if another Navy man suspects? I would definitely read more of Alex Beecroft's work and actually looking forward to visiting the high seas again.

Find out more about False Colors http://www.alexbeecroft.com/

Wild Wyoming Nights by Sandy Sullivan Reviewed

2010-02-21T00:46:00.000-08:00

Wild Wyoming Nights

by Sandy Sullivan

Siren Publishing

Abigail Carter lost her firefighter husband on September 11th. On a mission to heal her heart, she starts a new life in the prairies of Wyoming. Her neighbor, hunky rancher and quarter horse expert Chase Wilder, makes her heart race for the first time in years, but will she let him get close enough to warm the cold winter nights?

Chase rescues Abby from her overturned car in an accident similar to the one that took his wife. His dormant libido goes into overdrive when he looks into Abby's beautiful green eyes. Unfortunately, she's still struggling with her grief, and Chase doesn't want to push her. Can the two find a way to overcome the past and have a future
together? (Synopsis from http://www.romancestorytime.com/WildWyomingNights.html)

Wild Wyoming Nights by Sandy Sullivan

4.5 / 5.0 Whips

Review by Floy

This story has your heart breaking with the lead character from the very beginning with the falling of the Towers and her life as she knew it. I was enthralled by the sexy, sweet, yet stubborn cowboy that decides to play her knight in shining armor, who also has a sad past of his own.

The background of this story is a woman who has lost everything decides to start over in the Wyoming countryside and raise horses. She gets there and is in an accident where she has to be rescued by her cowboy who then needs rescuing in return a few days later. I like the added twist of her being “sensitive” to things.

The romance in the story starts in the beginning with them both getting over losing a loved one and learning they can love again while not forgetting about their previous love. I really enjoyed the love scenes, they were VERY steamy and detailed, almost made you feel like you were there.

The only things I really didn’t like was I wanted more interaction with the supporting characters and a few more little details throughout the story, but it was still really good and I would recommend it to anyone whether it be a person who likes contemporary, western, or even paranormal as there is a little in it with the sensing aspect.

Find out more about Sandy Sullivan and her work at http://www.romancestorytime.com

Where Do You Like Your Chocolate?

2010-02-13T07:24:00.000-08:00

Sexual Healing: Chocoholic
A Valentines Day Story
BY: D. Musgrave

Review By Doni

Rating : OFF THE CHARTS!

Ever wonder what warm chocolate and skin taste would taste like? This short story gives you a graphic glimpse of one woman’s fantasy about her two favorite things, chocolate and Tony.

This story is full of imagery that make this 46 year old woman think about melting a pot of chocolate on Valentine's Day and calling in to work sick. Better yet, let's start right now. The way the author describes the way the chocolate slides down the skin is delicious.

I did not care how this one ended or didn’t end, HEA or HFN did not matter. This was erotica for erotica’s sake. No apologies, just pure unadulterated pleasure.

If all of Ms. Musgrave’s writing is like this then count me in.

Find Out More About the Author - http://www.dmusgrave.com

What are you reading this Valentine's?

Or better yet, what kind of chocolate do you have?

Darren Michaels Interview - Part 2

2010-02-02T06:16:00.000-08:00

Hello All,
Darren Michaels is in the Backseat!

I would like to welcome an unusual occurance to the Backseat. A BOY! Well I am not lucky enough to get too many of them. Mr Darren Michaels welcome and please share with us about your fascinatingly reversable book Flipside Erotica.

TERRY KATE: Was the flipable book your idea?

DARREN MICHAELS: Yes, well I can't take all the credit, I have a muse or 2 that help me out with ideas and I run my stories by them, but the flipable book was my idea. I wanted the name and the book to be interactive and unique. Hence the name, "Flipside Erotica" because you flip the book from one side to another to read, and you can read either side of the story.

TK: So how have the ladies been treating you?

DM: Haha. How did I know that question was coming? I do okay. I do pretty well, I dont look like Igor that tends to help, and I recently learned to manscape; is that the right word?

TK: It is a well... ocean of estrogen in this field.

flipside.erotica: LOL Very VERY true. That's one of the reason I wanted to write this book. I wanted to show what guys think, and what guys think WOMEN think. I have a blog about that, the misconceptions between what we think and what we actually think from both sexes. It's AMAZING!
TK: So you are not claiming to know what women think?

DM: HA NO!

TK: We just get to read what you think women think?

DM: If anything this process has taught me how little I know about how women think. You get to read what I have LEARNED women think. I am very fortunate to have some great female friends who are very honest with me and they read what I write and are some of the best critique partners anyone could have. So when and if I go off the rails they give me a swift kick.

TK: I hope the kick is well aimed

DM: I don't claim to know what women think any more than any female writers claim to know what men think.

TK: So what got you the swiftest kick in the rear? What did the ladies think was your biggest mistake?

DM: Hmmm. Great question. The most memorable kick was on the second volume of the book which I'm working on now. I was having difficulty with a scene, and a great friend told me that something Men think is important women couldn't care less about.

TK: Yes...

DM: She said, "You men think that's all that counts, when really, it's nothing compared to everything else, thats why we have to train each and everyone of you. We have to re-train you every time. The first time we're with you is really just a tutorial." My mouth about hit the floor. Here she was telling me that everything Men think about sex is really just wrong and that Women "tutor" us. And have to re-train us to their satisfaction. After awhile I understood where she was coming from and the story she helped with was one of the best in the book in my opinion.

Stay Tuned for Part 3 - This Guy is Kinda Fascinating - of My Interview with Erotic Author Darren Michaels this Wednesday

Find out more about Darren at his site - http://www.flipside-erotica.com/

Darren Micheals Interview - Part 3

2010-02-02T06:08:00.000-08:00

Part three with Sexy Author Darren Micheals...

TERRY KATE: What makes your books Erotica and not Erotic Romance?

DARREN MICHAELS: Mainly the fact that they are one encounter stories. There's not a build up of the relationship in the beginning or a continuation of the relationship.

TK: What do you feel the difference is?

DM: I think that is the difference, Erotica is about the act, where as erotic romance is about the relationship and the act and what the act means in the relationship, there is a build up to it and a continuation after it.

TK: Why not Romance? What attracts you to the moment - the encounter, why not go further?

DM: Why don't I write romance?

TK: Yes why?

DM: I am in the process of trying to write an erotic romance but when I have tried in the past, the result has not been as intended. I really wanted to write a book like this of just encounters from both perspectives. I'm working on a series of stories with the same theme from both perspectives that are longer than these stories but still erotic romance and not just romance. I like the edge that erotic romance brings to the story.

TK: So stories without the naughty parts... not really working for you?

DM: LOL, I like stories without the naughty parts, I just think that if you leave out the sex, you're leaving out an integral part of any relationship. I like writing the naughty parts, it's fun.

TK: So what is the feed back been like?

DM: Amazing! Many women are buying the book to read with their partners. Reading it together or reading it apart and then talking about it. I was told that it was a great Valentines day or anniversary gift. It is something both partners can share.

TK: Have you done any signings?

DM: I have done one, but I have a very conservative day job right now, so its a little difficult to do an erotica signing on the weekend and then go back to work Monday morning at my very conservative company. And people can always get in contact with me and send me the books to sign and send back to them.

TK: So what is this conservative job?

DM: Ha ha, I'm going to chose not to answer that, sorry. Have to keep the job that pays the bills until I hit that NYTimes Bestseller list.

TK: Hmmm... now what could it be... I guess we will just have to sit and wonder. Any deep dark secrets you got that you are willing to confess to? Stuffed bunny colection? Watch Glee on Wednesday nights?

DM: hmmmm... Actually yes to the later. GREAT show! Can't wait to see what happens with the rest of the season, and Community is hilarious as well.
And I do not have a stuffed bunny collection. Thank you. Now that I've confessed to watching Glee I think I feel a little lighter inside.

TK: Well I'm glad I could help.
DM: LOL I think I have just had a breakthrough.

TK: Well I do my best. Thank you so much for the ride in the Backseat. Maybe some day I can interview you on video. You can wear a mask. Everyone loves a secret super hero!

DM: LOL Thank you for having me I certainly hope I get to do this interview in the backseat one day and for you, I'll take off the mask.
Thank you again

Rituals by Kiki Howell Reviewed

2010-01-31T00:32:00.000-08:00

Rituals by Kiki Howell

Description from Amazon.com

After a Wiccan ritual opens her eyes to her old friend, Maddie's first week together with Ryan, goes by in a blur of knots and ropes. Creative in their endeavors, they tie each other to everything from the coffee table to the kitchen cabinets while also implementing various positions.

Neither the sash of her silk robe nor the curly ribbon on a present is left unused as a device of sensual torture. Together, they find the freedom they seek in bondage. But, when Maddie's controlling ex-husband returns hell-bent on taking her back, will Ryan and Maddie be bound by the past or become tied to each other?

Rituals Review By Doni

4.3/5 Whips

This is a very sexually explicit book. If you are sensitive to adult material (including bondage and submission), this might not be for you. However, If you like it hot, buy this book.

Many of us have been in bad or unhealthy relationships. Sometimes, even long after the relationship is over, there is still "stuff" that seems to bind us to the person we are no longer involved with. This story begins with a perhaps Wiccan or Pagan ritual of "cutting" the ties that keep us bound and often unable to move on.

Ryan has other ideas as well. He has been infatuated with Maddie for some time. They have been long time friends. He is the one who suggests the ritual and helps Maddie cut those ties.

The story in itself is wonderful. I loved the sensuality, passion and heat. I loved the interplay between Maddie and Ryan. Their history seemed to make the heat even steamier. With that said, I did have a few problems. One, the language is very formal. I found that at times, it caused me to stumble in my reading. Two, it was too short. There were at least a couple of spots in the book where I would have like more detail. The backstory for the ritual is not revealed until late in the book. An earlier explanation of characters' motivation could help the story's development. Three, "HFN", it felt like a "happily for now" story.

I guess I am a bit of a traditionalist when I am reading a romance. I want the hero and heroine to live happily ever after. I was kind of left wondering, "what now?". Do they end up together, or is there one more bondage scene and then they call it a day?

In conclusion, would I read this author again? Hell, yes. I enjoyed the sex play and passion. Would I buy her books? Hell, yes.
So with that said, here is a three part point scale:Hotness--5 out of 5; Story--4.5 out of 5; Romance--3.5 out of 5, for an average of 4.3 out of 5.

Find out about Kiki Howell and her other books on her website - HERE

The Highwayman by Ali Katz Review

2010-01-29T06:38:00.000-08:00

The Highwayman
by Ali Katz
Amber Quill Press - ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-517-1
Synopsis- http://www.a-katz.com

Hungary, 1750
Janos Vesh is a man on the edge. He's spent all of his adult life fighting his past. Now he roams the highways of the southern Carpathian Mountains chasing what little vengeance fate has to offer for the wrongs done to him and to his family. But satisfaction eludes him, and his only comfort comes in the arms of his lover, Stefan.
    The soldier's constant love is no longer enough to rein in the highwayman's growing recklessness. Stefan doesn't know what drives Janos along the path to self-destruction. He knows only that trying to save the man he loves from himself is fast becoming a losing battle. He's not ready to give up, but ideas are running short.
A robbery gone bad, a descent into darkness, and Janos's fragile hold on sanity begins to crumble. Stefan has one last hope.

The Highwayman Reviewed by Jasmine
4.5/5 Whips

   A sexy masked man with a dark and tortured past - Yum. A tough soldier in uniform willing to make sacrifices for his love - Yum. The two of them together - Yum Yum! We have complicated men, in a complicated time. Did I believe their love? Yes. Janos's salvation? Love concurring all? Well 1750 was a precarious time for anyone, two gentlemen in love does give me some concerns as to Happily Ever After, but I am sure as hell rooting for them.

   The novella was impossible to put down. Sometimes I wish that I had it as a physical book to chuck at our main character Janos. Has anyone else had one of those moments?

"Janos did not trust. If he did once, he’d forgotten how.
Still, he wanted and waited for Stefan to look back. A single
glance was all he needed to chase him down and reveal all.
Just a glance, but Stefan never looked back." Pg 60 The Highwayman

My issue was Janos never changed - the situation reveals him - he does not grow to trust. Plus at that moment when I really wanted him to crack a little and reach out to his lover, he just remained quiet and I would have aimed the book at his head and let loose.

The Highwayman is a great read and Ali Katz writes a well layered tale. If you enjoy M/M and historicals this will be right up your alley. Pun intended.
- Jasmine

2010-01-19T21:01:00.000-08:00

“Four Play” by Shelli Stevens

ISBN: 978-1-60504-878-9
Length: Novella

Duty required she choose one life mate. Her heart wants all three.
Mikayla knew this day was coming. News has come down from the planetary elders—now that she’s twenty-five, the law requires she pick her lifemate. She may be the planetary secretary, but when it comes to trying out potential mates, she’s inexperienced and nervous.
She only needs one man with whom she can trust her life. Luckily she knows three... (Synopsis from http://samhainpublishing.com)

Four Play Review by Floy

3.75 / 5.0 Whips

WOW talk about a girl's fantasy come true! She doesn't just have one guy she has a thing for, but THREE, and the amazing part is they all feel the same way about her (and each other).

The backdrop is they live on a planet where women are highly cherished since there are so few of them and have to find a lifemate by the age of 25 because of a law that is in effect. We come into the story a couple days before the female turns 25 and has to choose between three very different, yummy guys that she has known all her life. There is also some suspense from a very jealous power hungry evil person who wants her for himself and will do whatever to ensure it.

The romance in the story is between ALL of the 4 characters, there is some M/M, M/F, M/F/M, etc. The scenes are all very steamy hot and you will need a fan to cool down while reading.

The biggest thing I didn't like was it was too short, I thought it could have been dragged out a little longer, throw in some more suspense, cajoling the Elders, and a little longer with the lifemate ceremony, but overall a steamy short story to get you hot quick, crest, and roll over wishing for more.

Ya wanna know which one she finally decides on? Get the book and read it to find out. Find out more about Shelli Stevens at her site - www.shellistevens.com

Interview with Author Shelli Stevens

2010-01-18T15:28:00.000-08:00

Terry Kate: Okay, so I opened the door to the Backseat and welcomed in the very exciting author Shelli Stevens. Shelli 2010, you ready?
Shelli Stevens: I'm ready!

TK: Shelli what have you got coming our way as readers?

Shelli: Well, let's see. January 19th I have Four Play, an ebook novella, which is a Red Hot! romance from Samhain Publishing. Then in the summer I have two print books, Need Me from Kensington Aphrodisia, and Chances Are from Samhain. Then I also have a novella coming out from Samhain, title not set in stone yet :P

TK: Wow, you have been busy! Four Play is a provocative title, who are these four?

Shelli: Well, it's four best friends. Three men, one woman. The book is a futuristic, where men out number women. So women have duty to pick a lifemate by a certain age. My heroine is trying to narrow it down between her three best friends (the guys) and is realizing she wants them all!

TK: Oh my! What is a girl to do?

Shelli: Exactly...have a little fun deciding I suppose. ;)

TK: What was your favorite part about creating the future of the human race? I like a landscape where I get my choice of desirable men by the way, so thanks. If we visualize it enough it might just happen.

Shelli: I know, right? A world full of single men...lovely! I enjoy creating the future of the human race, because there's all kinds of possibilities, no rules necessarily. There' s a lot of freedom in it. Plus, certain romantic situations may not be as frowned upon...people might be more open-minded. Well, one would hope.

TK: What rules have your characters broken before?

Shelli: Hmm I'm not sure rules are broken necessarily. But I mean, you're not strapped into today's society standards and laws and such. You can write your own government, planet, lifestyle and such.

TK: When you write your contemporary novels what are the challenges there?

Shelli: Hmm, getting facts right. Sometimes I get a little nervous with my characters' career choice :P You know, I don't really want to completely screw up in the book. It's a lot more research. Same with historicals though (which I don't write, but love to read). I love writing contemporary though, because it's easier to let the humor slide in.

TK: In Four Play was there one hero who came to you before the others?

Shelli: No, I really knew what I wanted with my heroes. I, of course, had my favorite hero out of three. The one I knew I would've picked if I could only have one. Hee hee.

TK: Can we tempt you to share? Who would you have chosen?

Shelli: Share which one? Hmmm. Dare I admit? Perhaps I should just say that in this book, the bad boy was really the one who caught my attention. But I go back in forth in what I love in a hero. That's why this book was so much fun. I got to have three archetypes.

TK: Do you fall for the bad boy? Is there any Hollywood hunk who lights your fire?

Shelli: You know interestingly I don't really fall for the bad boy...or no, wait, that's not entirely true. There's been a bad boy or two who've caught my interest, but because they're so bad... it doesn't last :P Hollywood Hunk, hmm? I used to lust after Joaquin Pheonix before he got all hobo-on-mushrooms like on me. Still, I can close my eyes and remember him in the movies of yesteryear....

TK: I can not wait to get my hands on your new book in the new year. What are you looking forward to in 2010?
Shelli: I'm looking forward to being healthy, writing and read lots of great books, and just having another great year.

TK: I think that is what we all are hoping for. Thank you so much for this peek into your books.

Shelli: No prob! Thanks for letting me share!

TK: Any time! Find out more about Shelli Stevens and her books on her website www.shellistevens.com
You can read a review of her book Four Play here tomorrow.

Sexy Sunday - Who Rocked the Red Carpet?

2010-01-17T17:24:00.000-08:00

2010 Golden Globe Awards

I’m taking off my writers’ cap, so that I might write today as a fan. The Golden Globe Awards airs tonight, the lineup looks promising, and it is my pleasure to be talking to you today about the men who will be showcased. 2009 offered some great films and some phenomenal new series, and with those came a number of talented and yummy new actors into the spotlight. While we saw many familiar names (much to my dismay, the gorgeous Hugh Jackman made only one movie last year and did not receive any nominations), 2009 introduced some great new hunks. It will be interesting to see who takes this year’s awards. I’m personally rooting for a couple of newbies, pleasantly surprised by the level of hot emerging talent I’ve seen over this past year.

As for the hottest Golden Globe nominee, I can’t help but choose Sam Worthington in James Cameron’s Avatar. There’s something about watching a long-haired, muscular body in a loincloth, blue-skinned or otherwise, that catches my attention. Moreover, when it comes to aliens, my inner geek always seems to win out. CG enhancements and loincloth aside, this man is hot—he has a phenomenal physique and an adorable smile, and his presence on-screen is spectacular. An Australian actor, his American credits are slim, but he has played in a short list of Hollywood roles and is slated to play Perseus in the upcoming remake of Clash of the Titans. I think he’ll look smashing in ancient Greek attire.

Lisa Lane

http://www.cerebralwriter.com

Now it is my turn to ask you: who do you think is the hottest Golden Globe nominee of the year? Leave a link to a picture, as well as an e-mail address where I can contact you, and I’ll add your name to a drawing for a free copy of one of my books. Have fun—and good luck!

<----- Hugh Laurie is my choice. I think he cut me off in front of the Burbank airport once.

Hi Doni - He is a sexy man! I love the no tie no bow tie look, it was one of the best looks of the night, He is a cutie and good for him on the win. - Did he win for Tropic Thunder too?

How can you be mad when you get to stare at this man? Dani nice choice though he was looking a bit scruffy last night compared to this shot. Jon Hamm from Mad Men

Blood and Roses by Aislinn Kerry Review

2010-01-15T23:55:00.000-08:00

Blood and Roses by Aislinn Kerry
Samhain Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-60504-825-3
Synopsis - Taken from http://www.aislinnkerry.com/
    The last thing Arjen wants is a vampire in his bed, despite the rest of the world's obsession with the creatures. Unfortunately, his reticence is precisely what attracts Maikel van Triet to him. After hundreds of years of being adored because of what he is, Maikel is enthralled by Arjen's apathy.
     What starts as a simple arrangement soon becomes something more than either of them expected. But vampires are shallow, fickle creatures, and Maikel could never truly love another. Could he?

Blood and Roses Review by Terry Kate
5/5 Whips - If it was possible I would have said 6/5!

   Did I love this story? Hell yes! I have re-read it a dozen times. I read the excerpt and was so interested I could not wait to get a review copy, so I bought it. I PAID MONEY FOR THIS BOOK. I have not bought a book in almost a year. So yes I read the excerpt and I was desperate.
   This is a M/M romance between a vampire and a prostitute and it is one of the most captivating stories I have read. Why these two? They are who they are - no, I was molested and wanted financial security so I became a prostitute. There was no - my family was massacred and I am all alone and a vampire, so that is why I am tired of the world. Maikel and Arjen move forward from where they are as Aislinn skillfully weaves her tale and how these two men come together is gut wrenching.
    Read it - Buy it - Adore it, I have never said that and might not again.   http://www.aislinnkerry.com/blood-and-roses.html so here is a direct link to the book on Aislinn's site. Check out her books, and more about her - read her interview HERE in the Backseat.   Don't miss further reviews of Aislinn Kerry's books here.

Interview with Aislinn Kerry

2010-01-15T15:46:00.000-08:00

Oh goody, goody, I talked the fabulous erotic author Aislinn Kerry
into the Backseat with me! So Aislinn, have you always leaned toward the naughty side with your writing? Does it ever worry you that Santa might stop bringing you resents?

Aislinn Kerry: Oh, definitely not. When I first started writing, I
was painfully shy. The first love scene I wrote was a very tame
fade-to-black, and I was dreadfully self-conscious about it. It's been
a process, slowly growing more and more comfortable with more explicit scenes and stories. As for Santa -- This year's been my best
Christmas yet, so I must be doing something right. grin

TK: Okay so I confess I almost never have read an authors book before I interview them. Spank me I know. Today however I have read Blood and Roses and I am leaning towards it being my favorite read in 2009.

Aislinn: Wow! Thanks so much. Blood and Roses really holds a special place in my heart.

TK: If you started out shy where did the jump to male/male books like Blood and Roses come from?

Aislinn: It was a gradual corruption. I'm lucky enough to have some
fantastic writing buddies I work with, many of whom are fond of m/m romances, and their enthusiasm for it helped me discover my own interest in it. I haven't looked back since!

TK: What struck me about your writing was the unapologetic characters you create - or maybe just that they make no excuses for where life has lead them. What made you decide that a love story that features a male prostitute and a vampire would capture the reader, or what about it captured you?

Aislinn: The part of the story that captured me is less what Arjen
and Maikel are, and more who they've become because of that.
Prostitution has made Arjen jaded, cynical, and very guarded with his emotions. And Maikel's age and the constant adoration he receives has made him terribly bored with life. Neither of them are the sort to fall head-over-heels for someone, or to bare their heart once they have. The journey of how they do so, how they do find themselves in love with one another despite everything, is really what held my fascination.

TK: I feel that many authors would give us tortured back story leading to this moment in these men's life, were you tempted?

Aislinn: I can't say that I was. For me, the real interest of the
story lies in Arjen and Maikel and their interactions with one
another, they way they conflict with one another and work past each
other's defenses and really take one another by surprise. I have
written stories where characters had traumatic histories that were
important to the plot, but even then, I try to keep my focus on the
present, and even in those stories I tend to not reveal much of the
backstory until pretty late in the game.

TK: Why a vampire? Could they both have been human?

Aislinn: I'm sure they could have, in another writer's hands, but I'm
a fantasy writer at heart. I'm drawn to the supernatural, the
mysterious, the things that go bump in the night. When I first started
writing, I imagined myself as a fantasy author, and was a little
startled when my mom started telling my relatives that I was going to be a great romance writer. That was back when I couldn't write a
fade-to-black love scene without blushing to the tips of my toes, and
I've since come to embrace my love of romance, but fantasy is part of my foundation and it's what I always find myself coming back to.

TK: So in the future m/f, m/m, where is the muse leading you?

Aislinn: I'm currently finishing up the last book in a duology
that's been a lot of fun to write. M/m romance, pirates, swashbuckling, battles at sea... There's also an m/f romance about a selkie waiting to be written, and even possibly my first foray into science fiction. My list of ideas waiting to be written is a mile long, and it seems like I add to it every day. I've already got my goals and projects planned out to the end of the year, and it's going to be very busy, but I'm really looking forward to the stories that are waiting to be told.

TK: Many of your books are novellas and shorter works, does that help you get to all your ideas?

Aislinn: Oh goodness, I don't think I'll ever get to all my ideas.
But I like the length of novellas because they let me tell a story
that's very focused on the main characters and their romance. I love
novels, too, but their greater length requires an expanded scope, with subplots and a bigger cast. I think for romance especially, novellas can give a much more intimate feel that I really enjoy.

Ultimately, though, I let the story determine the length, and I rarely
start a book with much more than a vague idea of how long it might end up being. I'm notoriously bad about predicting my own wordcounts. A book that I expected to run about 40,000 words recently turned into a 90,000 word novel on me, and I once thought that I was writing a standalone novel only to realize, as I approached the 100k mark, that it was going to take two books to tell the story. And to add insult to injury, it then turned into a trilogy!
TK: Well I must say it has been a treat to talk and a triple treat to
read your book. I can not wait to read everything you have in the
works! Everyone will get a chance to read my review of Blood and
Roses tomorrow. Don't miss it here on Naughty in the Backseat.

Aislinn: Thanks so much for having me, Terry!

Find out more about Aislinn Kerry and her books on her website http://www.aislinnkerry.com/

Pirates and Romance with Aislinn Kerry

2010-01-10T19:22:00.000-08:00

One of the first romances I remember reading, stolen from my mom's well-stocked shelves, was about a sailor woman and the pirate who fell in love with her. It's been more than a decade since I read that book, but I still remember it, and can cite whole passages. What is it about pirates that captures our imagination so readily? They're lawless, often ruthless, and not the sort of men I'd choose to hang out with at a coffee shop. But between the covers of a book? Oh boy. I just can't resist.

Pirates are the ultimate alpha male. Tough and strong, decisive, a natural leader -- he'd have to be, to lead his crew -- they're the epitome of many traits that make us swoon. They're independent, eschewing the strictures of society to carve their own way in life. And then there's the inherent appeal of the setting -- the open ocean, glorious sunsets, the primal struggle against nature when a storm rolls in. And personally, I think there's nothing sexier than a strong, strong-willed, independent rogue who finds himself humbled by love.

I recently finished writing my first pirate novel, and it was just as much fun as I'd hoped it would be. Conall is everything that's made me swoon for pirates since I snuck that first novel off my mom's bookcase -- strong, competent, confident, and fiercely loyal to those who've earned it. I can't wait to introduce him to readers!
Aislinn Kerry - http://www.aislinnkerry.com/

Okay, so you know the game, find your hot man who can not live without the sea, comment and leave me a link to his picture! Winner gets chosen by Aislinn on Tuesday night.

I Like the Bad Guy - his scene with Johny - Jack Sparrow - where they are throwing the fan back and forth is awesome - as is the beginning of the third movie where he is evilly hanging all the pirates - Tom Hollander
as Lord Cutler Beckett

I agree with Alix and totally forgot about his time as a pirate - James Cavezil in the Count of Monte Christo - which is an awesome awesome film I can not recommend enough.

Sure thing Jasmine - Any boat or ocean going man counts as far as I am concerned. I love it when a man spanks a woman in these old films and they add music and it is just good old fun and all right. Make it John Wayne doing the spanking and I might line up myself!

Really all the hotties in Pirates of the Carribean makes this category easier! I like me some Norrington too Yvette. Even when he is less then clean, well often then he is too hot. In a picture I do not have to smell whatever it is making him that dirty!

Is an E-Book Really So Different?

2010-01-10T19:06:00.000-08:00

I was giving the issue some thought this morning. As the owner and operator of Romance in the Backseat - Naughty in the Backseat and assorted other blogs I am in the business of promoting authors and books. I understand that E-Piracy is a BIG issue. But what makes actions we all might take with a print book and when those same actions are taken with an Electronic Book they are condemned? Are E-books really so different?

So this morning I was getting ready to post Sexy Sunday and its giveaway, and it occurred to me, if I had purchased the the e-book with the express intention of giving it away one time on the site is that then okay? The author got paid, the winner got a book, just like with any print book. Does the format change the action from acceptable to criminal?

If I pay for an e-book and share it with a friend, or two, or ten, at what number does it become wrong? If it was a print book I could trade it in for another book, take it to a second hand store, or sell it on my front lawn. I can not resell an e-book. I know this is something that has been discussed before and will be again, and again, and likely a few more times. So what do we readers, writers, reviewers, and Publishers think? I asked Lori Perkins, editor for Ravenous Romance and Literary Agent.

Lori: I really don't see this as that different from print books. If you bought a book and passed it one to a friend, fine. If she passed it on to another friend fine. It's when one person is sending out 10 copies that the author loses money. However, one would hope that the reader loved the book and the author so much, that she would then want to buy the next book new. (Read tomorrows discussion on E-Book Pricing with Lori Perkins and others)

As a review site I have also been approached online and asked about the security of the PDF files sent to my site for review. How do I answer that? I have reviewers, I love them, they are fabulous, but I do not have control over the files once they leave my hands. My reviewers sign an agreement that they will not share PDF files sent for review, but what is the agreement on print books? No book can be shared before its release date, but what about after? If they do not want to line their book shelf with this book can they donate it to the library? Give it away to a friend?

Yes e-books can be shared far more easily then print. Yes this is a huge issue for Publishers and Authors. Does the leaking of books before they are released reflect badly on Bloggers and sites? I went in search of some opinions. And talked with Renee Rocco from Lyrical Press.

TK: So how big an issue has the leaking of books to pirating sites before their release been for lyrical press?

Renee: Thankfully, not as bad as other houses. Our erotica books get pirated the most and we're gorillla in getting sites/posters to remove them.

TK: Does this force you to look more closely at blogs and review sites you send arcs to?

Until it was mentioned to me I had not realized books were getting posted before their release, though if it can happen to Stephanie Meyers...

Renee: Actually, we've been lucky in that reviewers and blog have been extremely respectful of our release dates. It hasn't been a problem in the least. Sites such as Astatalk.com is biggest issue. They have no regard for the work authors put into their books. They allow their members to post pirated books and then are very arrogant about having them removed. But like I wrote, we're gorilla in that we're just as relentless (but polite) when it comes to forcing these site to take down our pirated books.

TK: It does seem sad that you consider yourself lucky that reviewers have been respectful of your, well for lack of a better word property, that this has become such a concern.

Renee: I think, to some degree, people still fail to consider ebooks are "real" books. So, they treat them as "files" rather than books. But yes, we have been lucky. The reviewers we deal with work with ebooks daily, so they respect the fact that they are, in fact, very much "real" books. http://www.lyricalpress.com

Are E-books so different? Who are the e-book Police? Who makes the decisions about what is right and what is wrong?

What have your experiences been? Let us know here in your comments.

Thanks and check back tomorrow for more with Lori Perkins and others on E-books and E-book pricing.
Terry Kate

Males at a Woman's Beck and Call? Robin Pope Cain

2010-01-07T08:31:00.000-08:00

We’ve Come a Long Way, Ladies…
As a columnist and novelist, I find myself constantly searching for new topics and stories. It isn’t an easy
task, but the writer in me somehow manages to find my muse and come up with stories on a regular
basis. Some days are easier than others. Point in fact: my latest column in The Examiner about a town in
Nevada that has gotten the go-ahead from the state to make male prostitution legal. Legal since 1971 in
certain rural areas of the state, the prostitution trade at The Shady Lady Ranch will now have male
prostitutes.
As a woman, and a fairly liberal one at that, this bit of news caught my attention. And based on the
numerous responses from readers, it obviously caught the attention of a great many others as well. This
being the “Romance In The Back Seat” blog, it would strike me as a perfect fit to discuss the topic at
greater length.
What woman hasn’t fantasized about a man being at her sexual beck and call? Don’t all women crave
that man who will do whatever we want? And let’s not forget the “whenever we want” part of that
equation. I will stick my neck out here and say that it’s likely every woman dreams of the “Here Just For
Your pleasure Man”. That is not to say we haven’t had him at one time or another in our lives, but…on
call? Whenever or wherever we want? Not consistently and certainly likely not always.
The idea of a male prostitute in Nevada probably doesn’t fit the image of that muscular, hunky, dark,
mysterious man of one’s dreams (though I don’t know that for certain and certainly never will), but isn’t
it nice to know that such a thing could possibly exist?
For years, men (if they desired) could plunk down money and have a woman of their choice do whatever
they wanted. It’s all about getting certain needs met. It’s a fact that there are people out there who
want a completely meaningless no-strings-attached, yet satisfying romp in the hay. Isn’t it time women
had that option?
One of the male responses to my column was, “Since when does any woman have to pay for sex?” That
is certainly true if a woman wants to hook up with just anyone, but many don’t. The prospect of
suffering through the bar scene or meeting up with a potential psycho isn’t attractive (not to mention
the potential risk of contracting STD’s). Prostitution in Nevada will be regulated and controlled; the
same can’t be said for the chance encounter.
Though I cannot imagine many women partaking in this no-longer-forbidden fruit, I have to assume
there will be some that do. The new version of the Bachelorette party? A gift for a friend going through
a dry spell? Or the inquisitive liberal woman looking for a new form of pleasure? Who can say? In the
meantime, the rest of us have our Romance novels and, after all, isn’t that why Romance novels were
first written in the first place?

Robin Pope Cain
www.robincain.com

Prince Vampire by Amarinda Jones Review

2009-12-30T09:41:00.000-08:00

Prince Vampire

by Amarinda Jones

After reading about a sexy vampire prince and his search for his true love, Aureliann O’Neal is on fire with need. The sexual tension on the pages matches her own deep desires. She wants to be skin to skin with the vampire prince. In her lust-filled need for him, Aureliann calls out to the dark hero.

Prince Valdemar has been waiting for his true love to summon him. Only she can feed his many hungers. When he answers Aureliann’s call, his cock is on red alert. She is the one. Valdemar knows every luscious inch of her belongs to him—and he will stake his claim. - (Synopsis from Ellora's Cave.com)

Prince Vampire Review by Floy

4.5/5 Whips

I really enjoyed this book, I couldn't put it down, I read it all in a couple of hours. It has a sexy charismatic vampire prince, a sassy sarcastic heroine who doesn't just bow down to the prince's every whim, a villain who is heartless and childish at times, and a good cast of supporting characters in the elves.

The basic storyline is a vampire prince who is looking for his one true love (who just so happened to be human for royalty in his dimension). He has a book made that magically calls his true love to him. I love the situations that arise between the characters because of this interdimensional magical relationship (such as the naughtiness in a laundromat). There is teasing banter and sarcastic humor throughout the story which keeps you reading to see what will happen next. If all of Amarinda Jones' books are like this one I will have to make sure and add them to my library as they would be an awesome addition.

The only thing I didn't like was it wasn't long enough, the end battle seemed a little too fast and could have been drawn out more to prolong the suspense, but over all it was an awesome book that I will be keeping in my library for years to come.

Find out more about this book and others by Amarinda Jones on her site http://www.amarindajones.com/

Santa's Shop

2009-12-25T07:11:00.000-08:00

Santa's Shop -

A Naughty Free Read by Cecile Hussy

You Must be 18 or older to read this Story

Dear Santa,
I have been a good girl. I work at my job, day in, day out, without complaint. I volunteer my time at the animal shelter. I even take my niece and nephew out for ice cream once a month. Date night for my sister and her husband. All I want for Christmas is the man of my dreams. Tall, handsome, dark hair, blue eyes, gorgeous smile, funny, loving, tender, and caring. Someone who makes me laugh and laughs with me. Someone who will make me feel alive and loved. Someone who will love me with passion and make all of my wildest, sexiest dreams come true. Is that too much to ask for?
With love, hope and lots of prayers.
Layla

I was giving it a shot in the dark. It was date night for my sister and her husband; I had Lexie and Matthew. It is that time of the year when kids are writing letters to Santa and Lexie asked me to write one too. I figured why not, what is the harm in writing one. No one will ever see it. I put it out there for old Saint Nick to see what I truly wanted for Christmas. As soon as we finished, we sealed them up, addressed them with the proper address and put them on the counter. Okay, I might have been a little too descriptive, but I wanted to make sure if I had one shot in a million, I just as soon ask for what I really wanted right. Yea, I laughed my ass off too.
It was bedtime and they loved having story time before I tucked them in. With all that done, they were sound asleep in their rooms. As I was walking out, my sister and her husband were walking in. Perfect timing.
“Layla, were the kids good?,” my sister would always ask me.
“Of course Angie, they were angels.”
   I bid them good night and left for my house. The ride home was lonely, thinking of my sister and her family brought a bit of jealously. I can admit to being a little jealous; jealous that she had it all and I had nothing.
   Sure, I have things in life that are important; my health, a career, a roof over my head and food on my table. For those things I am very thankful, but I feel like a part of me is missing. Looking at those kids and Angie, I knew what it was; I wanted love in my life. It has been a year since my last relationship. It had ended on a very sour note and didn’t leave me too eager to jump back into the dating pool. I did the blind dates with friend's of friends, not successful. I did the double dating, no go there. And living in a small town does not help either, because everyone knows everyone else. I did it all and could not find him. The one. Guess I was looking too hard, so I gave up looking all together and just embraced life.
   The only thing I had going for me was that I left town for a little while, there were some new faces in the community. I had big dreams that the grass was greener on the other side. However, that was so not the case. Life was okay. I graduated from college, got a good job and met a guy, Jake. I thought he was the best thing since sliced bread. We moved in together after dating for a year and it was great. That is, until I found out I was not the only girlfriend he had. Apparently working late nights meant "working" on someone else.
So, I took that as my cue to come home. My parents found me a house to rent; one of their friend's son had moved out of his house and he was looking to rent it out. My Mom put the deposit down to make sure I had a place to stay. Home is where my heart belongs she would always tell me. I settled in my new house, found a job at a local accounting firm and settled back in my life.
    After moving back I discovered on Saturdays in the downtown area, there was a farmers market that would open early in the morning. So one weekend, I got out of bed and headed downtown to see what it was all about. Boy, was I glad I did. While I was looking around, I accidentally bumped into this guy. I turned around to apologize and when I looked up I could not believe it, it was Devin Anderson. I had a crush on him the whole time we were in high school. He was a year ahead of me and he was the one all the girls wanted. I didn’t think he would recognize me; we were not that close in high school. Our parents were friends, but he was older than I and therefore a little out of my league. I did not expect him to remember me.
   "Sorry, excuse me." With that being said, I turned around to finish shopping when I felt a hand grab my arm. I turned around to see the sexiest smile planted right on Devin's face.
   "You don't know how to tell someone hey anymore?"
   That voice, oh dear heavens above; apparently things did not change. My stomach felt like a million butterflies were taking flight at that moment, my knees decided to go weak and I won't even talk about lower parts of my body that decided it had been far too long.
   "It's me, Devin."
   Did he really think I could ever forget what he looked like? The man who has haunted my dreams for twelve years. "Of course I recognized you Devin. It's just... I just didn't... I didn’t think you would remember me. I mean, it has been what, almost twelve years." I felt like a damn idiot, stuttering. Not knowing what to say.
   "Well I remember you Layla, our parents use to get together all the time."
   Did he think he had to remind me? I remember all those times or should I say all the times he would come with them. I mean, who wanted to hang out with a lower classmate and a girl at that.
   "So, how have you been? What's been going on? Where you living at these day? I heard you moved away as soon as you graduated."
   Wow, the man sure had some questions and I was trying to get my head out of the gutter and clear my thoughts to answer. "I've been good. I did move out after high school. Tried my hands at a couple of things, learned a couple of things and decided home was where I belong. So, I moved into a little rental house off Cedar Street and I am staying there till I get on my own feet. How about you?"
   Looking over his shoulder to see something or someone, "Maybe we could get together for lunch or something. You know, catch up?"
   Did he just ask me to lunch? Okay, hyperventilation time. "Sure, here is my number." I wrote my cell number down for him on a piece of paper I found in my purse and handed it to him. He was fixing to say something when I noticed this tall, thin gorgeous woman walking up to us.
   She addressed him. "Devin, I am bored, let's go."
   The smile on his face disappeared. Then he just gave me this look, I could not place it; sad, shame, disappointment; whatever it was, it did not suit him. I figured I would save him grace, "It was nice bumping into you Devin. I hope to see you around," and I turned and left wondering if he’d call or would the blond put a stop to it.

   Devin was enjoying his life. He graduated at the top of class in college, owned his own consulting company, owned his own home and had a great life. Most people his age were settled down with a wife and kids, but not him. He hadn't found her yet. He was dating this woman, Melinda, but his heart was not in it. He needed to end it, but just did not know how.
   It was one of his last few Saturday’s off before "Santa's Shop" opened and he wanted to enjoy it. For the past forty years, his Dad had a little shop downtown that he would convert into "Santa's Shop." His Dad would dress like Santa and have Devin working the counter collecting letters from the town children. Devin knew how much his Dad looked forward to it every year and he loved to watch the faces of the kids he saw come and go in the store. Besides seeing Santa and dropping off the letters, his Dad had tables and chairs for the kids to sit down to write the letters, wish lists or color or whatever they wanted to do. They also had tables and chairs for the parents too.
   Devin decided to take Melinda to the farmers market that Saturday morning. It was a beautiful day and just maybe he could find something to redeem his affection towards Melinda. He was not even sure why they were with each other; they had only been dating for six months. When he first met her, she was everything he wanted. Or so he thought. She quickly changed her attitude and her personality; only for the worst.
   Within the first fifteen minutes she was ready to go; he could tell by the way she looked down at everything. Finally, he convinced her to stay for another hour and half by bribing her with her favorite coffee shop. On their way out, Devin stopped to pick up some fresh fruit and vegetables. He was at the counter paying the clerk when he was bumped. Someone said excuse me, but when he looked around, he could not believe it when he saw her, Layla. Or was that her? She was turning away from him; without even thinking he turned to grab her arm. When he turned her around, he could not believe his eyes; it was her. He had known this woman for most of his life and probably lusted after her the whole time too. He did not think he was good enough for her then, but now, now is different. He found the courage and talked to her.
   Thanks to Melinda for ruining that for him. She was not even polite to Layla. Granted she did not know her, but no hello, hi, I’m so and so; nothing. She was rude and that is one trait of hers that was really starting to piss him off. On they way home, he told her it was over.

   It has been a few weeks since I ran into Devin and I have to admit that I am a little disappointed that he hadn’t called, I didn’t know his situation with the blond but I found myself wondering about it more and more. Am I that lonely or did he really stir something that deep within me? These thoughts were getting me nowhere; I just tucked them aside and went about my life. That was the easy part, now if I could just get him out of my dreams. The dreams I had in the past years were not as bad as the dreams now. Seeing him again which killed me and started the dreams hotter than ever.
   It was the first Saturday of the month and it was “Santa’s Shop” grand opening day. The kids had been asking Angie all week to take them there to bring their letters. They wanted to make sure Santa got them early; so he knew they were good children. There was no way Angie was going to make it from work, to the house, then to the shop. She did the best next thing, she called me. Five minutes later, I arrived at Angie’s house to pick up the kids. Before loading the kids in the car, Lexie made sure to grab the letters. Letters in hand, we headed out the door.
   Fifteen minutes to spare and not many people left in the store left me feeling very thankful. That meant no fussy children nor pushy, aggravated adults. We walked up to the counter and I was greatly surprised by who greeted us, Devin.
   “Welcome to…”…”Layla."
   Wow, I had a store named after me. I couldn't help but giggle. "Devin, it is nice to see you again," I said with a snickering voice. I think our eyes were doing more talking than we were because Lexie made it known why we were there.
   Clearing her throat, "Excuse me sir," Lexie not being shy at all, “I am here to drop off our letters to Santa. Can you please make sure he gets them.”
   This is what the job was all about to Devin, “Sure can, I will even stamp them myself.”
   That was all Lexie needed hear. “Thank you very much sir. Are you one of Santa’s helpers?,” Lexie wanted to know, just to make sure.
   Devin gave her his biggest smile, “I sure am.”
   “Okay, thank you very much.” Now she turned her attention to me. “Nana Layla, we can go now, that man said he would make sure Santa gets our letters," Lexie stated as she tugged on my hand.
   “Wait,” Devin quickly looked down at the letters to get the little one’s name, “Ms. Lexie, would you like to color something for Santa. We have a lot of different things on the tables over there. I am sure your brother would love to color something too.” He was buttering up Lexie to stay. But why? I was sure Ms. Tall, Blond and Gorgeous was waiting for him at home.
   Lexie looked up to me, “Nana Layla, do you mind if we color a picture for Santa, please.” She knew how to make my heart melt.
   “Devin, are you sure. I know you are about to close in a few minutes.” I was trying to give him an out to having to stay late. No one liked staying late for work. He walked over to the window and flipped the sign to “CLOSED” and locked the door. “Now, you have the shop all to yourselves,” Devin announced. That made Lexie’s day.
   While they colored, we sat at the adult tables and chit chatted. “Thank you for letting them color Devin, you didn’t have to.”
   “Are you kidding me, I love doing this,” he responded with a hitch in his voice. His eyes were telling me a different story than just usual chit chat. His ran his fingers around the collar of his shirt, I began to wonder how those fingers would feel running along my thighs.
   Finished with their coloring, it was time to go. I had to pull my thoughts together and out of the gutter, I had to muster up enough clear emotion to say good-bye. “It was nice catching up with you Devin.” Even though we did not talk about life altering things, it was nice to just sit and talk to someone who was older than 7 year olds.
   I went to grab Lexie and Matthew’s hand to walk outside when I heard him say, “Layla, would you like to have supper with me this evening?”
I almost choked. “Devin, I um… I don’t know if that is a good idea.” And with that he gave me a puzzled look. Was his woman a figment of my imagination? “What about your lady friend you had with you the last time I saw you?” You could see the look of recognition register on his face.
   “Oh, her. Yea, well, she moved on with her life.”
   “Oh, in that case, that would be great.” What the fuck was she thinking walking away from a guy like this. Whatever, her lost. We worked out the details and left the store. I brought the kids home to Angie and Doug. Then I went home to get ready for the date of my life.



   Devin locked the door behind Layla as she left. He was excited to clean up and pick up the letters so he could go get ready for his date with Layla. How long had he waited for a night like this. He was besides himself. He cleaned up the tables and went to the counter to pick up the letters that Layla’s niece and nephew had dropped off when he noticed it. It was a letter to Santa, but it was from Layla. Should he read it or should he put it with the rest of the Santa letters? He tucked the letter in his back pocket for later. He deposited the other letters where they needed to go and locked up the shop. It was time to go home.
   When Devin got there, he opened the fridge and took out a beer. It was a long day and the night was only going to get better. He was emptying his pockets to take a shower when he felt the envelope. He took the letter out and just stared at it for a few minutes. Should he read it? What harm would there be in knowing what Layla wanted from Santa? With that thought, he decided to open it. He started to read the letter and his mouth hit the counter. He could not believe what he was reading. She was looking for a man. Not just any man, she listed exactly what she wanted in that man. And since it was a letter to Santa Claus, he imagined she wanted it all. How much could he fulfill he wondered. Now he was nervous. He had a sneak peek into her personal world and he liked what he saw. But what would she say if she knew he peeked.
How could he look at her in the same way; knowing some of her most private thoughts. He knew he had to tell her before he saw her tonight. He decided to the gentleman thing and call her. Just to clear the air about it. That was it, that was his story and he was sticking to it. So, he dialed her number and waited.
   “Hello.” Her sexy, sultry and husky voice answered the phone and he was lost for words.
   “Layla, this is Devin” Silence. Devin could swear he could hear the crickets in the background, that was how quiet it was.
   “Hey Devin, I thought you were coming over.” She sounded lost.
   Devin had to think quick, he could feel he her confusion, “I um, I was calling to say that um… I was not sure if you were aware that (no guts, no glory was in his head) you had a letter to Santa in the batch with Lexie and Matthew‘s letter.” Silence again, damnit.
“Oh damnit to hell. Devin, um, please tell me you did not deposit mine into the sea of letters for your Dad?”
He could almost see her blushing on the other end of the phone. “No, of course not. That is why I am calling you. I was not sure this was meant for him.”
     Whew, “Good, because it was meant for a Santa alright, just not that Santa.”
     Disappointment filled his heart, what if she was seeing someone and this was her way of telling him what she wanted from him. But then why did she accept dinner with him? Well, if they were too dumb to see what was right in front of them, then they were the stupid ones. If you don’t take chances in life, how will you ever get anything. Here he goes, “Did you have a certain Santa in mind? Because I happen to know a Santa that would love to fulfill those wishes?” Please let her say yes, please let her say yes, please let her say yes.
   “Well, if you happen to know one, why don’t you tell me where I might find this Santa. I would love to sit on his lap and tell him all my wishes for Christmas,” her voice was getting him harder by the minute.
   “I tell you what, if you are a good girl, I will let you sit on my lap and you can tell me all your hearts desire.” This is too good to be true Devin thought. This can’t be happening.

   I was getting hot at just the idea of Devin being my very own Santa. What was I to say to that. I mean I know we hadn’t talked in a long while. We were two consenting adults. Things like this happened in the real world. You know what, I have lead a pretty straight forward life, what is wrong with taking a chance every once in a while. Having a fling, if that was what this was. I am the one that is always taking it slow, playing it careful, always going by the book. Well, I have been screwed over so many times by being the nice one all the time, what is wrong with me being the “bad” girl. And sometimes, we only get one chance, right? And this is a man I had wanted for a very long time.
     Okay, ready. “Tell you what Devin, why don’t you come over to my place and we will see what Santa can do for me?” Holy shit, I actually said it out loud.
   “You sure about this Layla,” I could hear the concern in his voice; that touched me.
   “Yes, I am sure Devin. If you want to be my Santa that is, I would love to have you… over.” I put my best bedroom voice on. Let’s see what his call is going to be. I think that was so sweet of him to ask me if I was sure. Giving me the option to call it quits on the game we are playing. But there was no backing down now. I was invested up to my ass in this and wanted it more than anything.
   “I am coming right over,” Devin was nearing panting the words out. “I’ll see you in about fifteen minutes.”
   Wow, I never asked him where he lived, but it must be close to me. Well, I better hurry and change; at least into something a little sexier than lounge clothes. Now that the “date” had changed, the clothing needed to be appropriate too. I also polished off the glass of wine I was sipping on, just for a little bit of extra courage. Shit, is that the door bell… damnit . He must have done a hundred the whole way here. Well, I will just have to greet him like this, black lace panties and matching bra.
Devin rang the door bell. When I opened the door, his reaction was priceless. His mouth hit the floor. I reached out to grab his hand, I did not want to stand in front of my front door clad only in my best undies. I couldn’t help but notice his hands were sweaty, his stomach was making strange noises and from the wide eyed look on his face, his heart had to be beating a thousand beats a minute. Obviously he had no idea what to expect when I opened the door. I almost laughed at his lost expression but one look south halted my reaction.
   “Darlin‘, this only happens in my dreams. Never have I ever envisioned any woman answering the door in just her lingerie, looking this hot.”
Devin came straight towards me, wrapped his arms around my waist, closed the door with his foot and twirled me around and shoved me up against the door. His eyes found mine. He wanted to make sure I still wanted this, whatever this was. He was looking for something to tell him no. He saw nothing but a mirror of his own desire. Both of us silently agreeing. Devin’s mouth immediately sought mine out. He kissed with his own accord. He was sweet and tender, then rough and passionate. His hands worked all along my back, up and down. My hands were framing his face and my fingers found their way to his hair.
   “You sure you want this Layla. I would never do anything you do not want me to do.” Obviously Devin was attempting to get out in one sentence, but couldn’t. “I know we have known each other for a long time, but not really known each other…” He was trying to make sense.
   I didn’t want to make sense, “Devin,” I was trying for the life of me get this out but my body was overriding my thinking and my lips kept founding his making it hard to talk. “the bedroom is to your left.”
   No further instructions were needed. He picked me up and carried me in his arms into my bedroom. He went to lay me on the bed and started getting undressed. I took that moment to sit up. He must have thought something was wrong, because his eyes went wide. “Nothing is wrong, but remember I told you I was going to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him all I desired.”
   His eyes relaxed and he smiled that gorgeous smile of his. I was already wet from his kissing, that smile just melted my sex even more.
“Instead, I’m going to sit on Santa’s lap and show him all my wildest desires.”
   Devin’s smile could not have gotten any bigger if he had Mick Jagger’s lips.
   “Oh really, so what is it you want to show me? Have you been a naughty girl or a good girl?”
   “Oh Santa, I think I have been very naughty. Allow me to show you just how naughty I have been.”
   As he finished undressing, I allowed him to get seated on the edge of my bed before I straddled his lap facing him. He rested his palms on my waist, not knowing exactly what to do first. I bent down and trailed my tongue against his bottom lip. It was begging for attention. Then I nipped at it with my teeth, biting it softly. I heard him hiss as I did that and I also felt his cock rise another notch up. If that was possible. I kissed him sweetly on the nose, working my way past his checks to his ears. I could feel his hands softly going up and down my back, he was getting there.
“Santa, what do you do with naughty girls,” I whispered in his ear on raged breath.

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Interview with Editor Lori Perkins of Ravenous Romance

2009-12-22T07:01:00.000-08:00

Terry Kate: Okay I know I am the luckiest girl around to snag Lori Perkins for the Backseat not once, but twice. She is Literary Agent extraordinaire and Editor for up and coming publisher Ravenous Romance. You can read her agent interview coming soon.
Lori Perkins: Thanks for asking me to join you twice.
TK: Now I have a few questions for you while you are wearing your editor hat. What does your editor hat look like?
LP: It's a little leopard pillbox number.
TK: Well I get to wear my interview/information investigator fedora so we are well matched in headgear greatness.
LP: What an image!
TK: I try. (Smile) So Ravenous, you are growing and growing all the time! Where are you going from here? What are you hungry for? I could not resist that one I am a cheese ball.
LP: Well, let's describe "here" first. We just celebrated our one year anniversary. We published 140 books and another 80 original short stories. We're the only romance publisher to sell our books on Home Shopping Network (go to HSN and type in Escape to Romance for a great 6 book deal at $19.95). We've sold the reprint rights to a third of our titles. One of our titles has been nominated for a Lambda and another for a Romantic Times Best Indie Erotic Romance Award. So, I think we've done pretty well to establish ourselves in one year during a recession.
What are we looking for? The three categories that sell through the roof are M/M. paranormal and kinky, so send us your paranormal kinky M/ novels! Seriously.
We also do about 15 in-house anthologies and put out a call for short stories or novellas on the ravenousromance.blogspot.com website. Many of our novelists started out by writing short stories for us. And we pay advances as an epublisher for both novels and short stories.
What I am looking for? Shapeshifters, ghosts, pirates, time travel, threesomes. We're brainstorming over the Xmas break and will put a call up by New Year's Eve, so watch that blog. We come up with about half the novel ideas in-house and either assign them or post a call. We are a GREAT place for new writers.
TK: Wait you pay advances?!? Did I just read you pay advances?
LP: Yes. In the tradition of Anais Nin's "collector," every novel receives a $200 advance (that's about a dollar a page as our novels run about 50,000 words or 200 pages), and every short story gets $10. Novellas are $25. We pay 35% royalties too.
TK: Who master minded the shear genius idea to work with the Home Shopping Network?
LP: Holly Schmidt, our publisher. Holly is really a marketing guru and she knew some people who knew some people. 
TK: Honestly the scope of the greatness of that idea is kick ass! Have you guys been happy with the results?
LP: Yes. We've sold thousands of books in minutes. And gained a whole new readership. And extended the brand in ways we couldn't have imagined.
Romance publishing is just so exciting right now. It's one of the few fields that is growing, so one of the few genres willing to take risks and innovate. I LOVE cross genre romances.
TK: So Ravenous Romance, are we talking Erotica, Erotic Romance? Am I guarantied a Happily Ever After or Happy For Now ending?
LP: HEA or HFN, even in the threesomes and kinkier stuff.
TK: As an editor do you feel the need for that as much as I do as a reader?
LP: I love a book that gets my heart racing and then brings me to tears. I love to be swept off my feet, but I also love the chase, which is why the paranormal romances appeal to me. And I love a really bad boy.
TK: One who's only weakness is the heroine. Sigh...
LP: Yep.
TK: I know you said you are brainstorming over the Holiday, but any ideas for the beginning of the new year how may books we can expect?
LP: We're doing about the same number of books next year. I think we have 12 new titles slated for January.
I have a call out for M/M werewolf novellas. We'll be doing an in-house anthology titled FANG BANGERS about love with anything with fangs and/or claws. In the next few days we're publihing DUSK, an adult version of Twilight by a New York Times best-selling author writing under a pseudonym.
And for Christmas, we're publishing THE 12 HOT DAYS OF CHRISTMAS and I SAW DADDY KISSING SANTA CLAUS.
TK: I saw Daddy, I like that.
LP: It is so much fun! I love this job. And the give and take with the authors is great.
 TK: So how long should a submission be for the Fang Bangers anthology? And how far do you tend to read into it before saying yes, no, or maybe so?
LP: Anywhere from 1500 to 5,000 words. I read the whole thing. Some times I send it back for rewrite, if the idea is strong, but the execution needs work. or it needs more sex.
TK: Life always needs more sex as does literature.
LP: Yes, yes.
TK: Ever send something back saying it is too steamy?
LP: Only in HUNGRY FOR YOUR LOVE, our zombie romance anthology. There is a line there you shouldn't cross, and I leave that up to the imagination.
TK: So I can not thank you enough for this inside peek into RR! I am very excited to congratulate you on your first year as I round out the same on my site. May year two teat us even better!
LP: Yes, and what an interesting year it was!
Terry Kate: To 2010 then and thanks again for all your time!!!
Lori Perkins: Yes, to 2010! I'm anxious to see what this decade brings.

Sexy Sunday - Tall, Dark and Dangerous with Kim Knox

2009-12-20T01:11:00.000-08:00

Maybe he's the starkly beautiful man with the secret past, hunted and maybe just that little bit crazy. Or the man who has a mission and nothing and no one will stand in his way. Nobody crosses him. Well, crosses him and lives to tell about it. Now you have to deal with him. He watches you, his eyes narrow and you you're not certain whether its the frisson of fear...or desire.

Yes, I can't resist those tall, dark and dangerous heroes. I had him stamped on my brain early in life. They draw you to them and you can't resist. They're wicked like that. My first TDD crush was Kerr Avon from Blake's 7. He was a criminal genius and had no qualms about killing his enemies...or his friends. We won't talk about how he met his end. It ruined my Christmas when I was twelve... ;-)

The echo of Avon has stayed with me. Clever, charming and ruthless, he's a hero I love to write any chance I get. From a fae wanting to break his curse in Ruthless Beauty, a vampire under orders to protect his mother's throne whatever the cost in Consort, to a mysterious stranger who may or may not planning to kill the heroine in Lost Gods, tall, dark and dangerous heroes are an addiction.

Win Ruthless Beauty by Kim Knox

Rachel Sutherland loves control—her job, her life and the men who pass fleetingly through. Yet she aches for someone who doesn’t care about who she is, who would take her for his pleasure and hers. Shame that man is only a fantasy.

Jareth is a fae, bound to the mortal realm by a curse, and he needs Rachel. His curse has always meant a woman’s pleasure must come before his own, but to break his curse he must force a woman to submit to his needs. Rachel is that special woman, one found after centuries of searching.

Now Jareth forces her to find pleasure in ways Rachel never thought she could. A pleasure that could prove more dangerous than she ever believed possible.

Reader Advisory: Is deliciously wicked forced seduction your fantasy? Then prepare to sizzle as a sinfully handsome fae works his sensual magic in Ruthless Beauty. Synopsis from Ellora's Cave.com

Hi all, there are too many options on this one so I had a tough time picking - leave a link to your choice to enter to win. Keanu Reeves in Constantine. I honestly enjoy this movie every time I watch it.

Missy Chose one of my faves though I love him most as Riddick! He rules.

Teresa, Nice choice! - Everyone knows this movie! Only choosing just ONE Talk Dark and Deadly, well, that's difficult. :D I think most girls will agree and he did a good job hosting Saturday Night Live

Michelle I am not going to claim to know who this is but if he lights your fire he is in the running for Tall Dark and Dangerous

How about this? I love David Boreanaz (as Booth on Bones), but for the purpose of this post -let's call him Angel. - From Hailey -- Girl way to kick it with a bad-ass good guy vampire for tall - check - dark - check - and dangerous- triple check there.

Jason Stratham from the Transporter series. He looks wonderful half naked and carries a suit in his trunk. I love a bad ass sharp dressed man.
Kristy ----- I agree with you the boy is built, I am curious if he really is tall. After all it is Hollywood and their apple boxes.

Mark Wahlberg as Max Payne And Mel Gibson in Payback are Rie McGaha's choices. Mighty fine - mighty fine.

Okay - Dani nominated a number of boys. I never got past picture one - Mr Ryan Reynolds - this would be my choice if I were picking the winner, but I am not so it is alright if I share preference for some RR time.

Well Tarl he certainly is dark - "Rufus Sewell in "Dark City" a SciFi that is highly underrated. He has tons of charisma, and plenty of range. You've probably seen him in a few things...The Illusionist, Helen of Troy, A Knight's Tale." - Tarl

Embracing Midnight by Devyn Quinn Book Review

2009-12-17T16:42:00.000-08:00

Embracing Midnight

by Devyn Quinn

Undercover FBI agent Callie Whitten is tracking an outlaw like no other: Iollan Drake. And one hot night she finds him – and finds the ultimate in extreme sexual pleasure in his arms. Callie craves more. And more…But Iollan Drake has a lethal secret: he is a vampire, drawing his passionate strength from blood energised by sexual arousal. He in turn craves Callie. She is beautiful and yielding – and utterly fearless. Compelled to brand her as his own, wrapped in darkness, he whispers to her. Give me your soul, Callie. And your body. I will have you! She hears…and she obeys…

Embracing Midnight

Review by Lucia

3.5/5 Whips

The main characters in Embracing Midnight left a lot to be desired and the story,while developed, sophisticated and detailed, was wholly unbelievable and entirely out of this realm. The story begins on an FBI stake out, of a suspected pimp and sex trader, the story develops into something completely different.
I would have accepted the sexual vampire story. I could have accepted the alien life force story. Both together? Not so much. Combined with a government conspiracy and some international espionage, as well as a ring of sexually sadistic slayings, it became too much.

Parts of the book became extremely uncomfortable to read, one of which was the rape scene and others being scenes involving other members of the government conspiracy. The story felt like it needed to simmer down, it needed time to reduce.
The two main characters I came to feel a significant amount for. I wanted to help them, I wanted them to succeed. However everything else in the story became too much and it overpowered the relationship between the two of them. Their story became lost in the sea of this ever-growing story around them. Combine that with a pseudo rape scene, Embracing Night made this reader want something more and or better for the hero and heroine. Overall I did enjoy the book, I just wished that many parts of it were different, or were not nearly as involved or convoluted as they became.

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Sexy Sunday - Vamps with Devyn Quinn

2009-12-13T04:43:00.000-08:00

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated with vampires. Though I can’t recall the age in which I discovered vampires, I do recall the first actor to make an impression in the title role of Dracula: Jack Palance. At the time I didn’t know who the actor was. And I didn’t care. I was just hooked on vampires. And there were lots of them, on the big screen and the small, fulfilling my fantasies of being swept off my feet by a sexy dark stranger with a lust for necks. Didn’t matter that old Drac might be long in the tooth or maybe a few centuries too old for me. I literally lived for vamps, immersing myself in the legend and the lore.

So when it came time to start writing my own books (and that’s a whole other story there) the one thing I definitely wanted to try my hand at was the immortal bloodsucker. Since I find myself disliking the idea of the vampire being undead (uh, creepy) I decided to branch off and create my own lore. That’s why Iollan Drake, the vampire hero of my book, Embracing Midnight, is quite a different species of vampire. What kind is he? Well, I won’t give up too many of his secrets in this short paragraph. Suffice to say, Iollan is tall, dark and handsome, with a particular thirst for blood…

Who is your favorite blood sucking sweety? Leave a link to the photo and I will post it here. You are entering to win a copy of Embracing Midnight by Devyn Quinn. To find out more check out her book at Amazon.com or Devyn Quinn's site http://www.devynquinn.com

I tried not to pick anyone too obvious for myself but there are so many options out there I felt fair in choosing this one. Brad Pitt in Interview with the Vampire.

Michael Nominated some girl on girl Vampire action. Thanks for the male input.

Gary Oldman - the sexiest most talented guy to play a vampire - or one of them - I agree with A.E. Rought in that choice.

Doni Nominates the the Hotty from TV's Moonlight

Have to be Spike from Buffy the vampire slayer...though not much of a vamp chick (prefer wolves myself and not the ones from Twilight) but given a choice it's Spike and Angel definitely..... From Angelle

Going old school with this one! Greta choice Leigh. Not 100% sure I want him coming through my window!

Peach likes Frank Langella's Dracula from the 70's

Bruce's choice of the night - two boys playing along - what fun.

Nicole Zoltack's choice from the new Vampire Diaries show. Did you see the episode when he has his shirt off? The boy is ripped! It was almost too hot.

OMG! I love Stuart Townsend. He is so cute - and he gets to be with Charlize Theron who I have seen in real life and is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. From Queen of the Damned - thanks Alix

This boy is soooo sexy! Thanks for the picture Cecile. I had not realized he was fanged in a previous film. Must check it out.

Floy went with Spike from Buffy or Alice from Twilight, since spike is up above here is Alice who is one mad hot chica - I included her IMDB shot below cause in the movies she is wearing a wig!

Can I get some of the genes that she got?
Please?

Okay, I love Spike and Angel, sure, but Stefan....oh yeah. Gotta go with him. Thanks Lynn! I loved the parts where he was topless.
So I had to share a shot - sorry it is so dark.

I tried not to pick the most obvious choices and so I am glade that Veronica Blake finally mentioned the Hotty who brought me over to Team Edward and got me to look at the books. I am embarrassed to confess my new obsession. It is why I have been offline all day indulging in some reading.

Rie McGaha - , I have to say my very favorite is Geraint Wyn Davies who stared as Nick Knight in the series Forever Knight.
I confess to never having been a follower of the show but NetFlix here I come!

I vote for Kyle Schmid who played Henry Fitzroy in the Blood Ties adaptation of Tanya Huff's urban fantasy vampire novels. I love me some Henry. Michelle Polaris - yum choice indeed. I am not familiar but I will keep my eyes open now

I have also had a fascination with vampires for as long as I can remember. I love vampire fiction, and have an extensive book collection to prove it! It's hard for me to pick one that's my favorite, because there are so many! Probably the first one I remember being enamored with was Ben Cross as Barnabas Collins in the 90s revival of the series Dark Shadows. He was older, distinguished, enigmatic, frightening, and sexy all at once. I grew to love Angel and Spike on Buffy, and of course Mick St. John from Moonlight. There's just something about a broody, fangy guy that revs my engine! - From Christie Gray

Hottest Covers Winner - Lauren Dane

2009-12-13T02:04:00.000-08:00

So I was on a search for one thing and discovered another. How did I get on to Lauren Dane's site? No clue. I can't even remember what I was looking for. Sad, but true.
I arrived, Saw hottie one and thought - damn - good choice as site eye candy. When I realized these were her covers I decided she needed an award. Covers that made me stop and say, "Dang!" There aren't many out there and to have more then one is just good luck.

Any one else want to post links to their fave yummy covers leave a link and I will add it into the blog for everyone to see.
Terry Kate

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Bound Odyssey by Michelle Polaris Review

2009-12-03T08:20:00.000-08:00

Bound Odyssey - by Michelle Polaris

Synopsis from Ellora's Cave.com

The year is 2067 and Earth is self-destructing from environmental cataclysms. A portal to a new world is ripped open and refuge there is Earth’s only hope. Enter Jace, cowboy diplomat, who is preparing for the negotiation of a lifetime. A sexually conflicted alpha male, he hates everything with a cock, especially himself. The last thing Jace expects is to fall in love with both a woman and a man.

His dark history presents the ultimate challenge to Mira and Roman, the sexual Dominant team hired to prepare Jace for the female-dominant culture of the new world. Tragedy has made Mira distrust her Mistress abilities. Survival is her priority, and she resists her deep attraction to Jace’s haunted eyes and sculpted body.

Roman, however, falls hard and fast for Mira and Jace, ready to honor Mira as his Mistress and force Jace to recognize him as Master. Bound in one another’s chains and pushed to the limits of arousal and pain, they must outrun sabotage and conspiracy to find salvation for their bodies, souls and hearts.

See more and read an Excerpt at Michelle Polaris's Site http://michellepolaris.com/

4.5/5 Wicked Whips

Reviewed by Terry Kate

Yum, yum, yum, I could hardly leave the book to eat Thanksgiving dinner! Well written - Check. Fully developed and sexy characters - Triple Check (there are three of them after all.) Hot M/M, M/F/M, M/M/F Scenes - Check again. Do I want to read the next book? Hell yes! Hand it over woman!

Depressing - border line post-apocalyptic future forms a backdrop for the human races survival being dependent on BDSM culture. Sounds a bit hard to swallow when written out, but awesome! The politics were believable, the characters and situation complex, and the world enthralling. Plus for all the naughty there is a great story that is not rushed to get to the next naughty.

For me the real romance and relationship in the book is between the two male characters- which is cool with me. Jace opening up about his bi-sexuality adds to the conflict. Conflict that is deliciously layered. If Michelle Polaris writes it I want to read it, because I know that it will be a multi-level, complex story which I have rarely seen in Erotic Romance lately.

Was the book perfect? No. It got a 4.5 after all. The end felt a bit rushed and as always with a story I enjoy, I wanted more. Plus Michelle Polaris is a total tease, the ending made me want to pull my hair out or hers! Yes the characters have a HEA (Happily Ever After), but the world is left hanging as the series is just starting and, WAAAAAHHHH! I have to wait for the next book! Evil woman...

Buy it. Read it. I have passed on about 6 other books lately. This one I kept for myself.

Terry Kate

Romance in the Backseat