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Lesley Young, Author of THE AUSTRALIAN, Offers Advice on Writing Sex Scenes

Ever try writing a sex scene? Here’s some tips if you want to try… 3 Rules For Writing a Hugely Successful Sex Scenes Author Lesley Young shares her handy tips for writing super-realistic, super-hot sex scenes   I don’t claim to be an expert at writing sex scenes. In fact, I’m downright embarrassed and weirded out when I read my own. “Did I write that?” *gasp* Or, “Please, don’t let me mother ever read this.” *cringe* But I must be doing something right since one recent reviewer at Wicked Reads—a great book blog—did recently make the following hugely complimentary proclamation…

Cover Reveal: EVERY LAST BREATH by Jennifer Armentrout (Dark Elements #3

We are so excited to bring you the Cover Reveal for EVERY LAST BREATH, the hotly anticipated conclusion to the Dark Elements trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout! EVERY LAST BREATH is a Young Adult Paranormal being published by Harlequin Teen and is a part of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s The Dark Elements Series. It is being released on July 28th, 2015. Pre-order EVERY LAST BREATH and then be sure to read the first books in this amazing series before its release! Amazon ** Barnes and Noble ** iBooks ** IndieBound ** Kobo ** BAM  …

A Conversation with Ketley Allison, Author of The SNAPPED Series (with a giveaway!)

Help me welcome author Ketley Allison to the blog today! Thanks so much for agreeing to be with us today, Ketley! Thank you for having me, Becky! I’m so happy to be here.   What 5 things should readers know about you? I wrote my first book when I was 14. A full blown 300 page novel. It was a birthday present for my best friend with herself as the lead, and little did I know what dragon I unleashed. The popular birthday present demand became stories of themselves with sexy leads and crazy-wonderful storylines—the pressure was intense!   I’m…

Sale Blitz and Giveaway! THEY CALL ME CRAZY by Kelly Stone Gamble

Only 99 cents right now! They Call Me Crazy by Kelly Stone Gamble Genre: Mystery/Women’s Fiction Release Date: November 12, 2014     Cass Adams is crazy, and everyone in Deacon, Kansas, knows it. But when her good-for-nothing husband, Roland, goes missing, no one suspects that Cass buried him in their unfinished koi pond. Too bad he doesn’t stay there for long. Cass gets arrested on the banks of the Spring River for dumping his corpse after heavy rain partially unearths it. The police chief wants a quick verdict—he’s running for sheriff and has no time for crazy talk. But…

Cover Reveal! PLAYING WITH FIRE by Lexi Ryan (Mended Hearts #1)

 Nix and Max’s story is coming this July! Adult Contemporary Romance Expected Release: July 7, 2015   Dr. Phoenix Reid isn’t who she seems… Everyone knows a phoenix rises from the ashes. What they don’t talk about are the people she drags with her into the fire. I thought one hot night with Max Hallowell was harmless. I never expected it would force me to face my past or bring back the man who swore he’d never let me go. Now Max wants to help me. Wants to save me. But if I let him, he’ll be destroyed. I can…

Bookish Bingo Wrap-Up (and, the insanity continues!)

It’s time to see how we did! Forgotten Fridays pick– Start a series–Part Time Cowboy by Maisey Yates 2015 Debut–The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things by Ann Aguirre Magical Realism– Fairy Tale Retelling– “Pretty Dress” cover–Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare Middle Grade–The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale White Cover–Paper or Plastic by Vivi Barnes LGBT QIA–Night Shift (the story by Kindle Alexander) Epistolary–iDrakula by Bekka Black Blue Cover–Polarity in Motion by Brenda Vickers Mystery or Thriller–Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King Over 400 pages–Mean Streak by Sandra Brown Graphic novel–Word Girl and the Coalition of Evil by Chris Karwowski POC MC– Mental…

Release Day Review and Giveaway! THE QUEEN OF BRIGHT AND SHINY THINGS by Ann Aguirre

We are extremely excited to bring you the Release Week Blitz for Ann Aguirre’s THE QUEEN OF BRIGHT AND SHINY THINGS!! THE QUEEN OF BRIGHT AND SHINY THINGS is a Young Adult Contemporary Romance published by Macmillan! Grab your copy today!   About THE QUEEN OF BRIGHT AND SHINY THINGS: Sage Czinski is trying really hard to be perfect. If she manages it, people won’t peer beyond the surface, or ask hard questions about her past. She’s learned to substitute causes for relationships, and it’s working just fine… until Shane Cavendish strolls into her math class. He’s a little antisocial,…

Release Day and Giveaway! DUCHESS BY MISTAKE by Cheryl Bolen (House of Haverstock #2)

A marriage of convenience story! Duchess by Mistake by Cheryl Bolen Series: House of Haverstock, #2 Genre: Historical Romance Release Date: April 7, 2015     Another of Cheryl Bolen’s classic marriage-of-convenience stories An innocent visit to the Duke of Aldridge’s to request a donation for her war widows puts Lady Elizabeth Upton in the midst of a most shocking scandal. . . The Duke of Aldridge offers for his best friend’s sister, Lady Elizabeth Upton, after a mix-up sends her to his bedchamber—just as he’s emerging from his bath. She most certainly does not want to force the duke’s…

Release Day and Giveaway! ONCE UPON A DARE by Jennifer Bonds

It’s release day for Jennifer Bonds’ Once Upon a Dare. I am so excited for this sexy new contemporary romance. Jennifer is sharing an excerpt with us and a fantastic giveaway, so be sure to check out all the release day festivities! About Once Upon a Dare: The first night was a dare. The second night was trouble… Advertising guru Olivia Masterson is all work and no play. But on the eve of earning her dream promotion, her best friend dares her to drop her ice queen façade for one night and seduce a sexy stranger. Olivia’s worked her ass…

Release Day and Giveaway! MENTAL by Justice Serai

Out today! Mental by Justice Serai Publication date: April 7th 2015 Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Synopsis: Hope is an illusion meant to convince the broken to keep on living. That’s me. Broken. My father pays heaps of money for doctors at the Norfolk Psychiatric Center to fix me. I’ve spent six months of my prime teenage years at this residential facility – a place for teenagers who’ve gone mental. That’s me. Mental. Just when I begin to feel myself fade away, a boy with a wolfish smile and mischievous eyes reels me in. Julian is broken too, but he believes in me enough…