Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Holiday Party Blog Tour & Giveaway: One Night Three Hearts by Adele Allaire









One Night Three Hearts by Adele Allaire

Description:


Thirty-five year old unemployed Rose struggles with unemployment, weight gain, and now an infertility diagnosis that requires expensive IVF treatments she and her husband can’t afford. Her obsession with becoming a mother before her biological clock ticks down allows ovulation kits to completely dictate marital relations with Jason, her loving husband for over a decade.

Desperate to reignite the fire in their marriage, Jason goes to the one person he thinks can help save his marriage — his long time friend, Matt. Unknown to the couple, Matt has an exotic motive that will either tear the couple apart through his manipulations or reunite them with a shared determination to expose their buried desires.



Interview:

What is the toughest part about the writing process?

Ending the process and publishing. I’m the worst critic of my own work, and I’m constantly revising and rewriting through my own arbitrary deadlines.

What do you do when you can't think of a thing to write?

Read or watch something like a few episodes of my favorite series or a good movie. Most of my inspiration comes from non-fiction; I love reading biographies. Sometimes I find it’s best to walk away from writing and just read something completely out of my genre. Other times, I really focus on the treasure trove of self-published erotica and women’s fiction. I bought all the books featured in the Holiday Blog Tour and I enjoyed everything I read so far.

When I get stuck writing a story, I show what I have so far to my editor or the people who graciously volunteer as beta readers. They ask questions, and I try to develop a way to answer them in the book. This is tricky because I’m still trying to figure out my writing process, and sometimes I stall out for weeks over figuring out a way to address specific feedback. But when it’s all done, I look back and realize the one thing that had me hesitating actually improved the story’s quality.

When you are writing, do you set it up in an outline first or do you just formulate a plan in your head and start writing? 

I am definitely an outliner in the grand scheme of things. The process becomes more free-form in the individual chapters because I’m trying to hit very specific emotional goals or reveal/introduce information at different points in order to maintain interest.

Then I realize what I wrote completely doesn't match what I outlined, and I stare at a blinking cursor for a few hours.

ONE NIGHT THREE HEARTS deals with some tough topics that many women/couples deal with, weight issues, infertility, lost the spark in their marriage.  Are any of those things reflective of anything that has happened in your real life?

The infertility treatment process may cause significant impact on a marriage. It’s different for every couple. My goal with this trilogy was not to tell a story my husband and I experienced, but to explore the process and emotions associated with in vitro fertilization using completely fictional characters. Many well-written non-fiction books exist on the topic, and in this trilogy, I chose deliberately not to include too much medical detail in order to maintain focus on the choices the characters make, why they make them, and their consequences.

What would you like for us to know about ONE WEEK THREE HEARTS?

ONE WEEK THREE HEARTS continues the story-line introduced in ONE NIGHT THREE HEARTS. It’s double the first book’s length, and a lot of things happen to the three main characters. I didn't want to write a ménage story where everyone conveniently wakes up in love and everything is immediately perfect. So the first book introduces the characters, and the second book in the trilogy introduces the struggle the three go through.

Once you finish the Three Hearts Trilogy, do you have any plans for other books? If so, what can we expect?

An introduction to the dark science fiction fantasy featuring a strong female lead, plus another contemporary work that focuses on a different relationship triangle premise.

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About the Author:


Adele Allaire writes sensual women's fiction steeped in dramatic symbolism as an escape from her copy editing day job.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Book Review: The Demarcation of Jack



Description:  Jack and Jenna embark on a trip to the beautiful tropical island of Jamaica with hopes of rekindling the romance in their marriage. Jack, a successful sculptor, loves their life together, but Jenna must reconcile the anger that has accumulated during their relationship if they are to find the love they once shared.

Jack, taking advantage of a resort offer, invites another married couple, Marcus and Summer, to join them. Jenna unwittingly finds herself sexually charged by Marc who offers her advice and support concerning the problems in her marriage.

Flirtations continue to build between the couples, which initially frighten Jenna, however Jack finds the potential opportunity to have sex with Summer quite appealing. Will Jack’s tunnel vision have negative consequences?

Jack and Jenna’s poignant journey encompasses the real and comedic moments of life. This sexy page-turning romance will keep you on the edge of your seat till the last moment!

Fractured Fidelities Trilogy Book 1

Excerpt: Although Jack stood only slightly taller than Jenna, his muscularity from constant movement coupled with his expansive personality made him seem much taller. She loved that he still got aroused simply at the idea of having sex with her. It had been way too long since she had let her guard down enough to let him in.

After positioning himself next to her on the bed, he rolled Jenna halfway on top of him and resumed his penetrating kiss.

“Hmmmm,” she said.

He lifted her shirt revealing her pendulum breasts, her nipples already hard in anticipation. Lowering his mouth, he sucked her right nipple into his mouth and tugged with his teeth and lips. He fondled her other breast, slowly working his way down the side of her body. They had been together so long, he knew all the right buttons to push. It had been a long time since she had allowed him to go down on her, and he decided to take the chance.

Spreading her legs wide, he repositioned himself, massaging his hands up the inside of her thighs until he used his thumbs to finger her wetness. “Oh, babe, I love to feel you so wet.”

Jenna glanced down into Jack’s eyes and saw the desire there, flaring her own. She needed this. They needed this.

Jack lowered his head, taking in her smell just before tasting her. “So good,” he said.

Jenna pulled a pillow under her head and relaxed into the sensation. As her libido climbed, her thoughts traveled to earlier in the day and her time on the beach with Marc. She could not deny there seemed to be mutual attraction and his flirtatious nature left her feeling far more attractive than she had in a long time. “Mmmm,” Jenna moaned. She wondered if Marc’s cock might be longer than Jack’s or as thick? Once her orgasm hovered close, her mind quieted.

Jack used his knowledge from his history with Jenna to keep her just at the edge of the precipice for a while, making her strain and groan for fulfillment. He finally softened and slowed the pace just enough to send her soaring into blissful release.

Review:  This is the first book by Dana and Blakely Bennett that I have had the pleasure to read and I can tell you, I will be reading more of their books in the future.  I love the double-play on the title of this book.  The Demarcation of Jack - meaning that Jack finds out what his relationship boundaries are, and the DeMARCaction of Jack - meaning that Jack needs to get Marc (the other male character) out of his life.  This is a great book about the joys and pitfalls of a polyamorous relationship.  I appreciate that it did not paint polyamory to be this easy relationship choice where you can easily trade sexual partners and no one gets hurt.  I find myself in love with all four main characters in this book and I want it to work out for everyone.  Usually, in a typical romance book, the lead female has two men to choose from but there is one guy that you definitely want her to end up with.  In this book I really did want her to have both guys!  On top of the realistic plot-line, I also really loved the sex scenes and sexual tension in the book.  Hot, hot, hot!!!  Reading this book will be well worth your time and money.

About the Authors:  Dana and Blakely Bennett love to explore stories outside the realm of what society deems “normal.” They find relationships and love to be a fertile ground for exciting intrigue. Their first writing project together happened way back in 1996, which, in their own words, was “dreadful”, but solidified their dream of writing fiction for a living. They now write collectively and individually and love to support each other’s projects.

Dana and Blakely are very happily married and have been together for nineteen years. The time has flown by quickly for them and life’s twists and turns have made their journey all the richer.

Blakely is the published erotic suspense author of the My Body Trilogy and is currently working on her next erotic romance series. Dana is finishing up the first book in his Jones Whitman, Time Traveler, and historical romance series.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Holiday Party Blog Tour & Giveaway: Falling From Disgrace by L. Maretta










Falling from Disgrace by L. Maretta

Description:


Four years ago Adrianna was on top of the world. A bright girl who was going to be a pediatrician, she was ready to start med school with her best friend, Rachel. Closer than sisters, Adrianna and Rachel had opportunities others only dreamed about…until….

One night, one horrific accident and a one way trip to misery. Thank God for painkillers…only problem is all they do is postpone the inevitable.

Jack was easygoing and happy with his life. He had his job. He had his new car. Content, that’s what he was…until…

He meets her and he realizes there is more to life than the ordinary. He wants Adrianna. He wants to find out what she is hiding, make her see that she is worth loving, and bring the strength inside of her to the surface. But what will it cost him? What toll with their relationship take on the both of them?

There is no drug that will cure what ails them…only time, patience, trust, and love.



Review:

This is the second book by L. Maretta that I have had the pleasure to read and it is just as wonderful, if not better than the first book I read.  She writes characters that you fall in love with, flaws and all.  None of the people in her book are perfect and that's what makes them so relatable.  Her writing style also really draws you into the book along with a plot line that is a refreshing change from the typical romance plot of wealthy dominant man saves submissive poor girl.  For me, the cherry on top to reading Falling from Disgrace are the seriously hot sex scenes.  These scenes give me tingles and often have me setting the book aside to relieve some tension - they are THAT good!  I know I will be returning to read this book several times because it is the perfect combination of good writing, relatable characters, interesting plot, and hot sex.  Do yourself a favor and read this book today!


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About the Author:


L Maretta, a full time educator, has a passion for many things but most of them have taken a back seat to writing. After writing for her own enjoyment since she was a teen, she finally decided to try sharing her work with the world, and her debut novel, Whatever It Takes, was published in June of this year. She has a great love of books, and enjoys reading everything from horror to erotica.

She lives in Florida, where she thinks the heat is ridiculous, but survives it by lounging by the pool with her laptop all summer. She is the mother of two beautiful little girls and the wife of a very supportive and patient husband.

L. Maretta's books are not only engaging romance novels, but they are also stories that people can relate to. These are not fantasy stories with billionaire playboys and sex goddesses. The content is real, centering on the true trials and tribulations of every day life, making the reader feel much more connected to the characters. 


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