Indulgent #BLOGHOP Sept. 16-22 P*R*I*Z*E*S!!

How often do you let yourself indulge in something just for YOU? A bubble bath...some decadent chocolates...pumpkin latte (sooo good this time of year)...a good book! We all need to decompress once in a while, and you don't need to feel guilty about it. If you're like most women, you probably go-go-go until you drop. Your work is never done, and you're always doing for someone else.

Stop! Take a break right now, or later today. You're worth it. And you'll recharge your battery enough to go-go-go again tomorrow. But today...or tonight. Let yourself indulge.

I'd love to hear about your favorite indulgence. Your comment will be your entry to win in two ways:
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Here's a little indulgent read for you from my latest release, BIRTHDAY THREESOME. Be sure to check out all the participants in the Indulgent Hop. The more blogs you comment on, the greater your chances of winning! Good luck!

Birthday Threesome

   Tracy leaned back, fired the shot of tequila past her lips, and slammed the empty glass on the wooden table. Liquid heat sprinted down her throat and she hunched her shoulders against the sting. Did bravery come in liquid form?

Eric reached across the table and patted her hand with his. “Better?”

She nodded, but only to make Eric less anxious. The liquor didn’t make anything better. If anything, it made her hyper-aware of her skin. But his touch, his warm hand did comfort her.

Could she really do this? A present to him, but now that the time to complete the act drew closer, now that the threesome would be real, she wasn’t sure she could follow through with her birthday promise to him.

“Maybe one more shot?” Tracy glanced around the dimly-lit crowded hotel bar with its fancy chandeliers, and lifted her empty glass to signal the waitress for another.

Eric cradled both her hands in his, clasped them in the middle of the table. His touch soothed her, just as it had for the past three years.

He wanted another woman in bed with them. Wasn’t she enough? Couldn’t she satisfy him? After he’d explained threesomes were something every guy dreamed of, she’d agreed, because she loved him. But, she didn’t want to compete with some bombshell he hired to join them. Tracy worked out as often as she could, but she loved food a little too much. Size fourteen shouldn’t be considered overweight, but compared to some of the hot bodies that walked into Eric’s restaurant on a nightly basis, she found herself lacking.

The waitress set another shot in front of her and she stared at it, afraid to meet Eric’s gaze. Candles flickered on the surrounding tables, and a pianist played a slow romantic tune. “I don’t want this other woman touching me.”

“I already told her.” Eric’s blue eyes sparkled in the lights. He’d given her so much, helped her when she had nothing. They’d become fast friends when she started working as a waitress at his upscale downtown restaurant. He always kidded her about her lack of bartending skills. When her apartment building burned down, leaving her with nothing except a few items of clothing, he’d offered her a place to stay at his townhome. Instantly, they became more than just friends. Making him happy made her happy.

She’d do anything for him, even this. She squeezed his hands and then reached for the tequila the waitress set in front of her. Raising it in a mock toast to his beer bottle, she gulped it, this time treasuring the burn because at least it was a distraction from her fear. What if she didn’t measure up? What if he decided he liked the other girl better?

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Ten Reasons Fall is a Great Time for Romance

If you're lucky enough to be in a spot where the seasons change,
I hope you're enjoying some Fall weather. Do you have any reasons to add to this list? I'd love to hear from you!
Ten Reasons Fall is a Great Time for Romance

1. Nights are longer. Yep, the cover of darkness is a great way to start some wicked fun with each other. Even better: add some candlelight.
2. Cooler weather means snuggling to keep warm. Whether it’s in front of a fire, cuddling under a quilt, or body-to-body heat, a person’s gotta keep warm by whatever means they can.
3. Cinnamon is a terrific aphrodisiac and, conveniently, it’s an ingredient in lots of fall dishes like pumpkin pie and pumpkin latte. Hey…cinnamon flavored, edible lotion anyone?
4. The bugs are gone. You and your honey can have a romantic picnic in the park without the added protein of ants, flies and bees.
5. The heat and humidity are gone, and now you can and your significant other can go for a nice, long romantic walk. Bonus: holding hands will keep you warm on the inside and out.
6. Football! You don’t have to be a “football widow.” Learn the game—it’s actually really fun and you get to watch muscular guys in tight pants.
7. Colorful leaves are not only gorgeous to look at, you’ll have a blast jumping into a pile of them, too. Careful of sticks! And be sure to “help” each other clean out the leaves that slip under your shirt or inside your jeans.
8. Flannel. Need I say more? Feels so good against bare skin. Flannel sheets, men’s flannel shirts…
9. Fire. Fall is the time of year to huddle close together in front of the fireplace with a crackling fire, a glass of apple cider, mulled wine or how about pumpkin beer?
10. More clothes. Yes…I know. This sounds very un-romantic, doesn’t it? Nope! Think of it this way: each layer is part of the slow strip tease that will drive your partner wild in anticipation.

Here's hoping you grab your honey and keep warm while you enjoy the change of seasons!

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Kisses, Sex, and a Shot of Liquor #SixSunday

Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday: Where writers share six sentences from their published or unpublished books.

In this snippet from my latest release BIRTHDAY THREESOME, Tracy starts to shed her insecurities about her body thanks to her boyfriend, who loves her as she is. A shot of liquor helps loosen her up.

  

Eric crossed the room and stood behind Tracy, then slid his hands around her waist. Her skin instantly warmed at his touch. “You’re beautiful, you know?”

   She rolled her eyes, still not completely comfortable with his compliments. “Oh fine, fine. Flattery will get you a bigger shot of liquor.”

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Getting Up the Nerve For a Threesome #SixSunday

Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday: Where writers share six sentences from their published or unpublished books.

In this scene, Tracy is getting ready to open the door to the woman who will be joining them for a good time.

   Eric grinned and Tracy cupped his face in both of her palms. “You’re gonna have a good time, baby.” She kissed him and turned to peek out the peep hole. A cute blonde stood outside. “Damn, she’s hot.”

  Bumping Eric to the side with her hip before he could peek, she turned the knob and opened the door.

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Sex on the Moon: Friday Fundrink

Since last week’s Friday Fundrink took place on the beach, it’s only fitting to head to the moon today.

If you like orange juice with a kick, this is your drink.

Sex on the Moon

6 oz orange juice

1 oz rum

1 oz tequila

1 sprig of mint (every summer drink should have mint!)

Thanks for stopping by and remember…

Sex on the moon is waaaay more fun with a good book!

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Sex on the Beach: Friday Fundrink

Oh…you thought, since I’m an erotic romance author, that I meant “sex on the beach” the act.

Sorry to be such a tease…it’s the “sex on the beach” drink that's today’s featured summer cocktail. Have you had one lately? Want the recipe so you can have a whole bunch of sex on the beach with your friends?  Hahaha!

What's your favorite summer drink? I'll be featuring a new  drink and recipe every Friday through summer and I'd love to hear your ideas.

Sex on the Beach

1 1/2 oz vodka

1 1/2 oz peach schnapps

2 oz. orange juice

2 oz. cranberry juice

And remember…sex on the beach with a good book is even better!

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Today is Release Day for BIRTHDAY THREESOME!!!

It's here! It's here! BIRTHDAY THREESOME is finally available. Light some candles and get ready to experience an unforgettable birthday party.

When twenty-eight year-old Tracy Walker’s boyfriend of three years tells her his birthday wish is for a threesome with Tracy and another woman, Tracy wishes she was about fifteen pounds trimmer. All she can think about is how her slightly overweight body would look naked next to another woman’s perfect form.   

Eric Salazar loves his girlfriend, wishes she’d love her body as much as he did. When his birthday arrives, he gets up the nerve to ask her to join in a threesome with another woman. The idea has always turned him on, and he sees it as a chance to show Tracy once and for all that her body is the one he wants most of all, just the way it is.

Tracy and Eric meet up with Barbie, a good-looking blonde who helps them have fun in ways they’d never dreamed possible. Over and over again.

BIRTHDAY THREESOME available now at eXtasy Books

BIRTHDAY THREESOME: Countdown to Release Day, Meet Tracy Walker

                         Birthday Threesome releases in two weeks!

   When twenty-eight year-old Tracy Walker’s boyfriend of three years tells her his birthday wish is for a threesome with Tracy and another woman, Tracy wishes she was about fifteen pounds trimmer. All she can think about is how her slightly overweight body would look naked next to another woman’s perfect form.

   Eric Salazar loves his girlfriend, wishes she’d love her body as much as he did. When his birthday arrives, he gets up the nerve to ask her to join in a threesome with another woman. The idea has always turned him on, and he sees it as a chance to show Tracy once and for all that her body is the one he wants most of all, just the way it is.

   Tracy and Eric meet up with Barbie, a good-looking blonde who helps them have fun in ways they’d never dreamed possible. Over and over again.

Meet Tracy

She’s a little shy, a lot of fun, and in love with her boyfriend, Eric. Not a risk taker by nature, she’s willing to leave her comfort zone because she trusts him.

Is his trust warranted…or will is she taking a gamble that won’t pay off?

Birthday Threesome releases June 1^st from eXtasy Books.

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Full Figured Gals and Looking Good Naked!

I’m celebrating the upcoming release of my book BIRTHDAY THREESOME (which features a heroine who thinks she should be thinner) with a visit to eXtasy Books' blog today where we’re chatting about how sexy full-figured gals are.

Hope you’ll stop by: Essence of eXtasy

Hot Birthday Fun for a Special Guy #sixsunday

Turn up the Heat!
Thanks so much for stopping by my first blog for Six Sentence Sunday where writers share six sentences from their published or unpublished work.

My novella, BIRTHDAY THREESOME, will be releasing on June 1st. Here's a  six sentence preview:

   She nodded, but only to make Eric less anxious. The liquor didn’t make anything better. If anything, it made her hyper-aware of her skin. But his touch, his warm hand did comfort her.

   Could she really do this? A present to him, but now that the time to complete the act drew closer, now that the threesome would be real, she wasn’t sure she could follow through with her birthday promise to him.

Coming June 1st from eXtasyBooks: BIRTHDAY THREESOME

Available now: TRIPLE HEAT  Barnes and Noble

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