tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59177172833140855062024-02-19T02:01:16.381-08:00Susan D. TaylorAuthor of erotic romance. Contemporary, fantasy, Western, and paranormal love stories.Susan Ardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17552054851557953983noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917717283314085506.post-46249425969485086072014-02-02T08:15:00.000-08:002014-02-02T09:20:41.863-08:00SWEETEST CURSE ~ Miami Mermaid Cover Reveal<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: x-large;">SWEETEST CURSE </span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: x-large;">A Miami Mermaids Novel (Book 2)</span></div>
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Risk isn't something Marissa does well...her mermaid life depends upon secrecy and well laid plans, not blind dates and mojitos. But when her newest client, Wyatt Herndon walks into her realtor life all thoughts, plans, panties pretty much ignite. <br />
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Wyatt needs a broker, not a gorgeous siren to set his fantasies on fire. Sparks fly over dinner from their out-of-control chemistry leaving Marissa and Wyatt ready to combust. During a night of crazy hot passion, they are put on a collision course with destiny.<br />
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Convinced he's found his dream girl, Wyatt wakes up and finds Marissa missing from his bed. In short order he discovers Marissa really is a siren with a closetful of secrets. Does being a mermaid become the ultimate deal breaker, or will Wyatt go after a love that includes finding his soul mate?<br />
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<b>MIAMI MERMAIDS</b> (Book 1) ~ The story of Undine's (Ondine's) Curse<br />
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Adult Fairy Tale<br />
<b>EXPLICIT CONTENT: </b>Mermaid fantasy written in the fairy tale style of a <i>happy-ever-after </i>and then some.<br />
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<b>SWEETEST CURSE (Book 2) is releasing March 2014</b><br />
Marissa's and Wyatt's story continues and this time <i>Destiny</i> is on the warpath when her painstaking plans are pulled apart by one headstrong mermaid. <br />
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Ocean of Love and Sweetest Curse are fairy tales that address the myth of
Undine's (Ondine's) Curse. </div>
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My daughter was diagnosed with Ondine's curse
when she was a few hours old. The shock of the doctor unofficial diagnosis, and
then the four months she spent in the hospital still clench my heart but truly
love does work miracles in life. <br />
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Ondine's curse is a congenital syndrome
where an infant is unable to properly ventilate herself and requires assistance
generally while asleep (and sometimes around-the-clock) through the use of a
ventilator, or as my daughter had when she was an adult, phrenic nerve pacing.
This condition is also referred to as Congenital Central Hypoventilation
Syndrome and involves more than a child's respiratory system for this is a
neurological syndrome. <br />
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For more information on CCHS, please visit their
website:<br />
<a href="http://cchsnetwork.org/">http://cchsnetwork.org/</a><br />
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Namaste. <br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text1;">Post #3 Mermaid in search of God. Enter her consort. Think beard, bull, and Ba'al.</span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbYzjz76-Shk_01jPzpJW54cgj1kt6vvDxFURaznfSbEsFfjGsuLFogsknJTlWNlDzmtiCwqqvZ_fJfs4KvLYlUNoR8AGzLoF8x3Ga4SwvuDI92OuSuCS-S2KEfdZadOq1Ez3bJQoA9c/s1600/450_blake-lively-hot-287791357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbYzjz76-Shk_01jPzpJW54cgj1kt6vvDxFURaznfSbEsFfjGsuLFogsknJTlWNlDzmtiCwqqvZ_fJfs4KvLYlUNoR8AGzLoF8x3Ga4SwvuDI92OuSuCS-S2KEfdZadOq1Ez3bJQoA9c/s200/450_blake-lively-hot-287791357.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text1;">Atargatis as we
know is a Syrian goddess who appears as part fish-bodied and may play an
important role in why fish are regarded as sacred in Syria. Atargatis, goddess
of creation and a protectress of the people, was depicted with flowing hair and
had several temples and followers around the first century. Frequently devotees
disfigured themselves. Ouch! Symbols associated with Atargatis are the lion
(see the coin), crescent moon, and two fish (Pisces discussed in Post #2). Also,
doves and scepters. Love and weaponry…go figure. In ancient Greece she was referred
to as Aphrodite Derceto and by the Romans as Dea Syria or Goddess of Syria.
Some shortened her name to Deasura.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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about the Love of Mythology and so we must have love in our story. Atargatis
indeed has several instances of being linked to love. Her consort is Hadad, the
bearded god associated with the bull as well as rain and storms. Can you image
what a fiery romance that could make? If I had to cast Hollywood glamour pusses
I’d pick Hugh Jackson as Hadad and Blake Lively as Atargatis. Side note: Hadad
also referred to a Ba’al, and his power was equivalent to the great Olympians. And
yes, he’d referenced to in the Bible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text1;">Another trivia
snippet: Atargatis is attributed to Derceto, a high priestess who fell in love
with a shepherd and became pregnant. Out of shame, she plunged herself into the
sea but because of her great beauty, she was changed to part fish while
retaining the upper torso and head of her human body. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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several temples throughout Syria in which sacred ponds were built and
prohibited from contact except by her priests or Dervishes. Up to the 1930’s there were still sacred
ponds in Lebanon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">So far, I’ve put together some visuals and research on
<a href="http://pinterest.com/susanarden/mermaid-mythology/" target="_blank">Mermaid Mythology</a> this immensely captivating subject of sea nymphs for the sequel to Ocean of
Love. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><u>New Players</u>:</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><strong>Hadad</strong>: <span style="color: #990000;">aka Ba'al. God who dictated weather as </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="color: #990000;"> well as kept the land fertile or not with drought.</span> </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><strong>Derceto:</strong> <span style="color: #990000;">Goddess with a temple and Priestess in</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"> in Ephesus</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><strong>Dervish</strong>: <span style="color: #990000;">Priest or devout follower, pious and lead </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"> an ascetics life.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">The myth of Atargatis evolved over time into that
of Ashtarte, also a Syrian Goddess, and it believed to be the counterpart to
Aphrodite. Oh you’re bursting to say that Aphrodite is the wrong choice.
Afterall she’s not represented in fish form. Think again. Remember the myth of
Pisces or the counterpart in Syrian mythology where “Ikthyes” or “Ichthyes” are
the two fish rescuers of Aphrodite and and her son, Eros. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">And yet in another myth, a large egg is
transported up the Euphrates river by two fish. This time the fish are Aphros
and Bythos, and they delivered the egg to the shore of the river, helping it
hatch. Voila, inside was none other than Ashtarte (remember the Syrian
counterpart of Aphrodite). Aphrodite was born out of sea foam and is seen in countless depictions in repose on a half-shell. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">I love that myths, fables, and fairy tales have
counterparts in other cultures. These stories provide a framework in which
women and men contemplate life. So much that, (I don’t know if it is true that
it is this myth that is responsible) but in Syrian culture, fish is not eaten to a great extent.
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<span style="color: black;">I love stretching so here goes...</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcc6yJvuqtSzSf8PtLqrKIz4OBYz2ojfi2tAjzSrDuHcG64jVvgfCvFmGW0lhBQcxLc_hDgmKpN-w9SIWEprFPUhzFPNpqXnxc5c9SjaUj0QuoJcrqpn1OAbgVv5puYu8RHZht7wCtFqc/s1600/fish_ixoye_clipart.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcc6yJvuqtSzSf8PtLqrKIz4OBYz2ojfi2tAjzSrDuHcG64jVvgfCvFmGW0lhBQcxLc_hDgmKpN-w9SIWEprFPUhzFPNpqXnxc5c9SjaUj0QuoJcrqpn1OAbgVv5puYu8RHZht7wCtFqc/s1600/fish_ixoye_clipart.gif" /></a><span style="color: black;">What can we make of references for the fish symbol in Christianity. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">The acrostic use of Greek letters sounded like ICHTUS for "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior." And Jesus proclaim his disciples were the fishers of men. The fish is a powerful symbol through the ages.<br />
</span><span style="color: black;">So now you know a little bit more about mermaid myths and surrounding stories. Where the stories arose and
how mythology and symbols can influence culture. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">In the next post, we’ll look at more mermaid myths
and especially, who was Atargatis’s consort. Mermaids are portrayed as stunning
creatures, but make no mistake they are as varied as the oceans in which they inhabit.
The good, the bad, and truly wrong doers exist. So watch out, beauty is
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<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Atargatis</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">: <b>Atargatis</b>, in Aramaic <b>‘Atar‘atah</b>, was a <a href="http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria" title="Syria"><span style="color: #12337a; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Syrian</span></a> deity, "the great mistress of the North Syrian lands."</span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Ashtarte: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Early Syrian Dea, mother to over 70 gods and goddess.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Aphrodite: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Beauty, love, pleasure, and procreation are her attributes as one of the greatest Olympians.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Eros: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rascally companion to Aphrodite. He was present at her birth and some believe Eros came directly from her being.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Pisces</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> Pair of Syrian river fish who rescued <a href="http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Aphrodite.html"><span style="color: blue;">Aphrodite</span></a> and <a href="http://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/Eros.html"><span style="color: blue;">Eros</span></a> when they were fleeing from the monster <a href="http://www.theoi.com/Gigante/Typhoeus.html"><span style="color: blue;">Typhoeus</span></a></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Aphros and Bathos: “F</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">ish-tailed <a href="http://www.theoi.com/Pontios/Ikhthyokentauroi.html"><span style="color: blue;">Ikhthyokentauroi</span></a> or Sea-Centaurs.” Theo Project</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Thanks
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Atargatis.html"><span style="color: blue;">Princeton
University</span></a> references. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.gods-and-monsters.com/mermaid-mythology.html"><span style="color: blue;">Gods and
Monsters</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.angelfire.com/de/poetry/Whoswho/Astarte.html"><span style="color: blue;">Who’s Who of
World of Mythology</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.theoi.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Theoi Project</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Marissa peered toward the beach, taking in the shimmering, blue-green water. A mesmerizing, high-pitched hymn unfolded. Wyatt wouldn’t be able to hear song tossed about by the waves. She listened, transfixed until the cold edge of fear, prickly as seaweed wrapped around her. </span></div>
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"The ocean…" she stammered. "It’s strange. I don’t come down here that much. Odd, considering the type of property we deal with." </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">She couldn’t just tell him. </span><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,Georgia; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,Georgia; font-size: small;">See, she was nervous, well downright scared to death that somehow she’d get wet and turn into a…a</span></span></i><span style="font-size: small;">… She couldn’t even finish the thought. </span></div>
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Wyatt stared at her, but he wasn’t gazing at her face. He studied her chest. His expression made her forget her fear. </div>
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"Man, what a rarity. Are those real?" </div>
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Frozen, she gaped at him. South Beach was vested with an aura of tell-all, as if nude sunbathing equaled a need to be forthright. Did men from where he hailed speak openly about body parts? She flinched not knowing what he was referring to until his fingers gingerly picked up the pendants she wore around her neck. </div>
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"Those are beautiful." </div>
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"Come again?" She choked back indignation. </div>
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His fingers trailed over her skin before he tugged the chain around her neck. "Some museum pieces? May I?" </div>
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An innocent mistake. Of course he wasn’t talking about her breasts. </div>
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"This is antique gold," he murmured, squinting down at her necklace. </div>
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"A stack of stamped coins, one on top of another. A couple hundred years old, or so I’ve been told." </div>
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Darn, Wyatt had snuck within her physical comfort zone, past the point where she should have reared back. Marissa had no choice and waited, every one of her nerves stretched taut. She caught herself admiring his dark chest hair on display between the unbuttoned collar of his shirt and hastily looked away. </div>
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He spoke as if he were talking to himself. "Appears as if the rubies are embedded from years of being underwater. This is something from a shipwreck rescue isn’t it?" </div>
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The distinct urge to bury her face into his shoulder held her in a tug-o-war. He raised his face connecting with her gaze, expectation of a response in the arch of his brow. There was no way to adequately describe her necklace. A gift from her mother and a treasure she’d had for years. Wyatt had a way of unlocking her vault of feelings. The memory had Marissa coming undone as she furiously blinked back tears. A tide of emotions lodged in her throat. She stepped back, far enough to make him release her necklace. </div>
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"A family heirloom," she said, facing away from him while the breeze lapped at her face. She wiped away pooling tears, pretending to fix strands of her hair floating in the wind. </div>
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<a href="http://www.seathos.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/atargaris.jpg" rel="shadowbox[post-4377];player=img;" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-4428" height="246" src="http://www.seathos.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/atargaris.jpg" width="185" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite themes in mythology the creation of love. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Whether Gods, goddesses, or mortals, the ability to love has always intrigued me, especially when there are powers transmuting our mere mortal existence. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Mermaid mythology is my favorite having come from Miami and spent my life near the ocean. </span><span style="font-size: large;">So for the next week, we'll dive into the world of mermaids starting with Atargatis, a Syrian Goddess of fertility and protection. This myth appeared between 700 - 1000 b.c.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> She cleared her throat, hoping her voice leveled out. "The site is utterly stunning, wouldn’t you agree Mr. Herndon…Wyatt?"
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His steely gaze seemed to contemplate what she’d uttered. How in the heck had she become head realtor of this deal? She stared at her emergency sack, folded and tucked by the side of her seat. She doubted shoving the brown paper bag against her face would fill her newest client with much confidence in her abilities. She put the thought away and sucked in a deep,slow breath.<br />
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The man’s shadow fell over her as he bent down. She peered up into his face and her breath caught in her throat. Something in his manner exacerbated her hunger for hot, mind-blowing sex.<br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">"Are you going togive me a tour from the front seat of your car?" He chuckled. "I promise not to bite." The corners of his mouth curled secretively, and then he whispered almost beyond earshot. "</span><i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Too hard</span></span></i><span style="font-size: small;">."</span><br />
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What was he talking about? His gaze hadn’t left her face or body. Her fingers trembled, knowing he waited to trek over the sugary sand toward the water’s edge. Hazardous for her given the lunar timing. She was coming undone alright. Her spine snapped to attention as a pulling sensation stretched across her skin in all directions. She scratched her neck, fighting the urge to rub her back against the seat.<br />
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The skin under her waistband burned from unseen etchings. If she pushed down her skirt, she’d find faint ridges of topical scales appearing over her skin. Same sequence every month, minus one tempting man-candy-client. She imagined tasting Wyatt’s lickable body.</span><br />
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Erotic Dreamscape Fantasies coming Summer of 2013</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Didn’t you notice the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Segall</i> icon on the screen? You’re
banging away at the keyboard each day and it’s him you’re hitting.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">If Luke only knew it would soon be the
other way around. Me over Graham’s lap or whatever surface he saw fit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">“I know
about Segall computers. I just meant, he’s into his practice.” Another half-lie
that had fire riot over my cheeks. I had to stay clear of thinking of Graham in
sexual terms. Not easy considering that was the whole basis of my upcoming
employment contract.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">“Well, what about living arrangements?
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">“I’d live with him.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> “As in the same
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<em>BLOOD BROTHERS</em></strong>Book 2 of <strong>Rocky Mountain Shifters</strong>.<br />
<strong>Collared for a <em>Night</em></strong> is due out September 2 through Crimson Romance.<br />
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<u>This tasty erotica tale is set for release July 2013 </u><br />
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<strong>Tristen and Fin, ex-military, these alpha males don't mess around. </strong></div>
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<strong>LGBT Erotica Paranormal Ménage Novella</strong></div>
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<strong>Wolf Shifters with a blood sucking </strong></div>
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<strong>sidekick weave team spirit into a whole new light.</strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">“Wake up. Tristen, for Pete's sakes. Man,
you’re dreaming.” Fin’s voice rose above the screams. The smell of charred flesh still stung his nostrils.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Tristen's lungs expanded and contracted. His heart pumped overtime, pumped so hard his heartbeat bleated into his throat. The rhythm loud in his ears drowned out Fin’s voice each time his heart squeezed. </span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">The grip of fingers was coming from the
barrel-chested man next to him in bed, dug into Tristen’s skin, biting and
stilling him. Squinting, he wiped the perspiration running down the sides of his face.
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Barely
past three in the morning</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">. This was more than the witching
hour; it was the time he awoke in a cold sweat. Night after haunted night.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">He sat up, the
sheets twisted around his naked body. “Fuck, did I scream?”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> “Christ, piercing like a girl.” Fin muttered, holding up his hand. “Naw, you yelled once, fuck I don’t know, maybe twice.” </span></span><br />
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</span><br />Susan Ardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17552054851557953983noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917717283314085506.post-24459659797500243822013-04-08T11:22:00.001-07:002013-04-08T11:23:36.746-07:00OCEAN OF LOVE, Mermaid Fantasy Amazon Top Download FREE<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-indent: 21.6pt;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQnHjtvf8SrzElRL8hcVp7DXuefeYi01ysUyLFZy9uZ3aw5JB3ty9rcmqYYascXgWit1JHkBvz11z1Cl_NWj_vaLVSs5Xq_PIzZjgzaW104f8bRK17wQiiL-RkNbI1rdWquN5ayAX3w4/s1600/SW+OCEAN+OF+LOVE+COVER+LG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQnHjtvf8SrzElRL8hcVp7DXuefeYi01ysUyLFZy9uZ3aw5JB3ty9rcmqYYascXgWit1JHkBvz11z1Cl_NWj_vaLVSs5Xq_PIzZjgzaW104f8bRK17wQiiL-RkNbI1rdWquN5ayAX3w4/s320/SW+OCEAN+OF+LOVE+COVER+LG.jpg" width="222" /></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">~~~~~~~~Excerpt~~~~~~~~~~~~</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The
man’s shadow fell over her as he bent down. She peered up into his face and her
breath caught in her throat. Something in his manner exacerbated her hunger for
hot, mind-blowing sex.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“Are you
going to give me a tour from the front seat of your car?” He chuckled. “I
promise not to bite.” He smiled secretively, and then whispered almost beyond
earshot. “<i>Too hard</i>.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">She
stared at him opened-mouthed. “Excuse me?”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“Nothing. Just wondering if you’re planning on exiting your vehicle
in the near future?”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“I’m
just getting my camera and phone. You should be enjoying the view.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“Trust
me, from this vantage point, I am. The sights are more than alluring.” </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">What was
he talking about? His gaze hadn’t left her face or body. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Her
fingers trembled, knowing he waited to trek over the sugary sand toward the
water’s edge. Hazardous for her given the lunar timing. She was coming undone
alright. Her spine snapped to attention as a pulling sensation stretched across
her skin in all directions. She scratched her neck, fighting the urge to rub her
back against the seat.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The skin
under her waistband burned from unseen etchings. If she pushed down her skirt,
she’d find faint ridges of topical scales appearing over her skin. Same sequence
every month, minus one tempting man-candy. She imagined tasting Wyatt’s lickable
body.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Marissa
pulled at the cuffs of her shirt and stammered. In the rearview mirror, she
studied his vehicle parked behind her. “Are you sure about your car? I-I think
your car is sticking out. It’s rather large.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">He
returned her gaze with an arched brow. His heated stare was too much, and she
lowered her gaze down his body, stopping at the bulge in his pants. A quiver
released between her shoulder blades. Wyatt’s manly equipment had her
salivating. She swallowed, afraid any second she’d become a drooling fool. Her
client had no idea her psyche verged on shattering by his mere proximity. In
this state, her sense of smell and hearing were out-of-control.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">She
muttered, “Some clients are rather select about their packages… I mean
vehicles.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“Darling, that vehicle is the least of my worries. It’s now or never,
sugar. The shore isn’t about to come to us, so I guess we’d better get a move
on.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“Are you
sure you don’t want to go down by the shore alone? To get a sense of the site. I
can wait up here at the boardwalk.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“Miss
Silverpointe, I’d bet the <i>view</i> around here changes rapidly depending upon
a state of relaxation. Doesn’t it, sweetheart? Besides, you gave me your word.
It’s you and me. Undivided. Shall I get a lasso to keep you near me?”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">She
ignored his comments. To feed into his teasing would unhinge her further. “That
goes hand in hand with any ocean-front property. I imagine you’ve learned to
plan for all sorts of contingencies. After developing into what is it now, 24 or
25 beachfront residences, you, more than anyone, would know how volatile the
ocean can become.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“I’ve
got immense respect for Mother Nature. I also understand how to harness and
stabilize wild forces and untamed energy. All it takes is a steady, firm hand.
And patience. I’ve got both. The only thing I’m missing at the moment is a
realtor.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“Duly
noted,” she muttered softly to herself, unable to stall him any
longer.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJhIXOUqCY-Lj7nS90uIvQOHDwXpwfMVstKnaXfR-nbbIjq9mzGq4lTE4ehf0XaPnl0G0KiGsIHSKPxPl-ed4O89jDrvM6vin4wm8-SqVyX-BPtrxiizzf9yO-hxfjtOqlvryK829271k/s1600/canstockphoto8962405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJhIXOUqCY-Lj7nS90uIvQOHDwXpwfMVstKnaXfR-nbbIjq9mzGq4lTE4ehf0XaPnl0G0KiGsIHSKPxPl-ed4O89jDrvM6vin4wm8-SqVyX-BPtrxiizzf9yO-hxfjtOqlvryK829271k/s320/canstockphoto8962405.jpg" width="275" /></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">He held
out a large palm to her, wicked humor spilling out in his tone. “Well, either we
can dance or sit on the sidelines? I want you with me now and in the future. You
signed on for this deal. I expect your opinion on all issues. Twenty-four-seven.
You promised, <i>mi vida</i>.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">His deep
voice, tinged by a seductive drawl, jolted her. She was dumbfounded again by his
clear blue eyes, mirroring the cloudless sky above his head. He took hold of her
hand, tugging her out of the car. “Let’s go, baby doll. The sea’s
a-calling.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“I guess
I’m as ready as I’ll ever be.” She grabbed her oversized purse and swung her
feet onto the pavement. His intense gaze pierced to the quick. She felt a thump
in her chest as her heart kicked up in response<i>. Jesus, just standing near
the man was utter insanity.</i></span></div>
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Susan Ardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17552054851557953983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917717283314085506.post-35988599034961602132013-03-24T09:27:00.000-07:002013-03-24T10:16:21.458-07:00Self- Promotion...I'd Rather Stick a Pin in My Eye<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love writing. It's a passion--</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did I just hear a "No shit Sherlock?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hold on...I was getting to the next part. Part of being an author has nothing to do with writing fiction. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As an author, part of writing is really part promotion. But no one ever tells you what that exactly means. Some writers are magicians. Part charisma with equal parts marketing and social savvy. They build networks and walk on water.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Err...that's not me. I'm equal parts foot-in-mouth and rabbit scurry, or rather, running to hide. You've a better chance at seeing the back of my head, than a head shot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But from what I've learned, readers enjoy getting to know the talking head behind the talking characters. Authors must step away from the laptop and step into the limelight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Learning to share of oneself and communicate is a gift. And one I do not always find easy to unlock. The same characteristic that enables a person to sit alone and write for hours, does not fare well in social situations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What can be done? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Improving social media connections is a step but so is building confidence. Or bravado. There's a cavernous furrow between spamming and being available to communicate with an audience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How can communication be forged? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe with baby steps. There are social media places where writers and readers can connect. Talk. Exchange.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Asking open-ended questions and, even playing games. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Not mind games, things like parlor games when readers do show up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To lay the foundation, first the writer must show up and do that consistently.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Communities are definitely the way to go. Goodreads, Google+, Facebook Groups are a start. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For me, I'm coming to terms being "out there" since I wrote the darn book and agreed to have it published, I can't hide and hope all goes well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I'm coming out, excuse the mess, and willing to try my hand at self-promo work. Please remember, for authors laying open their heart is really at the center of each book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's no easier walking around naked for inside, on each page, we've given you to the key to come inside our world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In return, if you see me out and about whether in real life or online, please understand, this is all terribly new and scary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In reality, I don't want to shove my book down your throat, just form a connection. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I can't tell you how pleasing it is, when someone sees I'm more than a two-dimensional headshot. Boy, am I relieved. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1st Grand Prize(INT): A $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card</span></b></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well how about </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><em>Mermaid Luck</em>?</span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><em><u>Symbolism of mermaids and love. </u></em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Mermaids are water symbols which means they represent the feminine, or yin, aspect of humanity in instinct and intuition, or the emotional, subconsciousness and deep (primitive) regions of perception. </span></strong><br />
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anger shot through her already tense body. She was pulled into a taut bow ready
to find a target. Wyatt hung up, raw power seeping from within him, converging
within her body, and still she couldn’t contain her outrage.<o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #741b47;">“Removing
me in my capacity at this stage? I should be the one to decide and relay that
to my boss. Not be yanked off.” She felt her face heat and her body began to
shake. She’d rather walk out the front door and never, ever, lay eyes on him
again than be disrespected in this fashion. “I’m more than insulted.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
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face remained impassive, even though his voice crept toward her in a low growl.
“Sweetheart, that’s not a slight where you’re concerned. My God, even with your
back against some imaginary wall, you’re a sight. I’ve no intention of wasting
another moment of your precious life on such insignificant details—”<o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
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cut him off. “To you, Wyatt. I’m so sorry my work as a realtor is less than
exciting. Well, no harm done. You’ll be on a plane to God-knows-where, now that
you’re finished. Another day and you’ll be free.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: #741b47;">“I’m
not free. Just the opposite.” He moved so fast she didn’t have time to duck. He
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pushed against him, making him tighten his grasp. “Don’t fight what we’ve got.
I’m not letting you go that easily.” He kissed her, his mouth melted over hers
while he secured her to him, his body bending her backward, taking his time. Sucking
her lips, he coaxed her to allow him entry. He moved against her, holding her
next to him, inch by inch, finding the way they fit.<o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
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peered at her with eyes the strangest shade. She’d swore they were
dark brown but here in the flourescent light they were dark blue almost purple...none of this felt right. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">"I'm not certain why I followed you back here."</span></div>
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strode around the desk blocking her exit. “Why don’t we come clean? If you
want information, just ask. I don’t think tongue wrestling is part of your
union agreement. Christ, how far would you have gone?” </span></span></div>
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"Shh, I’m in charge." He laughed and gently flipped her onto her stomach. He pressed opened her thighs, and she came up onto her forearms. His cock moved between her legs. He took hold of her, pulling her hips back toward him, and he plunged back inside her. She moaned. She arched her bottom up against his body. His fierce expression flashed in her memory, but there was no use in fighting desire or the wicked lesson he was capably teaching her. She bobbed her head rhythmically to the slamming of him against her bottom. </h2>
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"Don’t come yet." His voice was rough, hot, and demanding. </h2>
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"No?" She was on the cusp of unraveling. She gripped the desk and gave into a spasm of pleasure. "I can’t." </h2>
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He pumped with greater force, as if used to taking what he wanted. He stopped, his breath ragged against her neck. He rubbed her buttocks. </h2>
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Cynthia barely held on to her refusal to explode. She wavered, slipping, wanting to give in to release as arousal overtook her, all the more potent with his cock poised, unmoving inside her. </h2>
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"I said to wait, didn’t I?" He withdrew his cock and without warning his hand slapped against her ass with a resounding whack, crisp and loud. </h2>
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Heat mixed with pain spread out over her bottom. He slapped one cheek again and again. Her buttock was on fire. Tears sprang to her eyes. He grabbed her hair, pins dropping onto the desk, flying onto the carpet, and he yanked, driving his rod back in her. She found no place to hide. </h2>
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He was forcing her to open, to let go and let him take care of her needs. He alternated between caressing her ass cheek to a hard-handed spank several more times until she lost count. </h2>
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"Quite right." </h2>
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"Please." The shocking sensation of pain exhausted the emotional walls she had erected. </h2>
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"Please what?" He chuckled. "How can I help you, Ms. Lewis?" </h2>
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<b><span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">I'm so pleased to have a special guest visiting. Welcome ANTONIA VAN ZANDT, author and amazing storyteller. Antonia weaves fascinating tales that intersect time and place. </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="color: #ea9999;">I was born in the ancient cathedral city of Salisbury in
Wiltshire, England (but I’m not telling you when!)<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #93c47d;">What book do you remember from childhood? Why.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Alice in Wonderland</i>. I always wanted to have her
adventures, but I never found a suitable rabbit hole to fall down!<o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #93c47d;"><span style="font-size: large;">When did you first start writing romance stories and why did
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">When I was in my teens I used to make up historical romance
stories. Growing up in the UK, I was fascinated by the Regency period and used
to read a lot of Georgette Heyer. I wanted to be able to write just like her<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #93c47d;"><span style="font-size: large;">Several of your stories feature first person POV. Why do you
choose this vantage point?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">I<strong> write mainly novellas and there isn’t a lot of time for
back story. At the same time, the readers want to feel they know the main
character well. By causing that character to talk directly to them, I find it
easier to communicate his/her personality, feelings, motivations and so forth
without holding up the action and becoming bogged down with too much
information. Also, I think a lot of readers like to (in some way) ‘become’ the
main character. Using the first person, therefore, puts them on centre stage<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #93c47d;"><span style="font-size: large;">What influences you from toying with an idea and turning
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">I generally start with a main character – usually female –
whose appearance and personality forms in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>my head. Then a plot idea will come to me, usually in the briefest form.
Frequently, I’ll start with one sentence which may, or may not remain in the
final manuscript. In the case of <i>Vienna Valentine</i>, the first sentence
that came into my head is still the first sentence of the story, “Valentine’s
Day may be on February 14th, but mine started eight months earlier, on a hot
summer’s day in Vienna.” At this point, I switched on my computer and the story
unfolded from there.</span></strong> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #93c47d;"><span style="font-size: large;">Your books feature specific and unusual settings. Why?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">I</span><span style="color: #ea9999;"> live in a rambling old house in a suburb of Vienna. It’s
very atmospheric and inspirational and tends to influence my choice of setting.
<i>Seducing Amanda</i>, while set in England, takes place in a house with some
characteristics that are very familiar to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When it came to <i>Vienna Valentine, </i>Vienna is such a beautiful city
– and, to me, the European capital of romance. My publisher wanted a story with
a Valentine theme, there was no question in my mind. I had to set it here.</span> <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #b6d7a8;"><span style="font-size: large;">What are you working on now? Your next story…<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">A story called, ‘Freya’s Choice’,
The Freya in question is actually a major Norse goddess. It’s in its very early
stages so I can’t say too much about it. Except it will be paranormal, romantic
and erotic. Oh, and there’s an absolutely gorgeous guy in it. Mark Latimer
(pauses to swoon). I may have to be unfaithful to the delicious Karl ( in <i>Vienna
Valentine)</i></span></strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></strong></span></span></span> </div>
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now for the Antonia's shorts:<o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></span></u><br />
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #d9ead3;">Favorite Number: Odd or even<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-size: large;">Feel:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Leather or lace<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">Warm, soft leather</span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #d9ead3; font-size: large;">Ride:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Hardtop or Convertible or Motorcyle or Bicycle</span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">Hardtop</span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hike: Mountain or Beach<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">Mountain – I love the smell of pine
forests</span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-size: large;">Atmosphere: City or country or…<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">Depends on my mood. I love interesting and
historic cities but I also enjoy the quiet solitude of the countryside</span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-size: large;">Writing instrument: Pen or computer<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-size: large;">You: Extrovert or Introvert<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Introvert</span></span></span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hand: Right or Left or Both<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">Right<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">Strawberries dipped in champagne. The
taste is divine and I love the way they fizz on y our tongue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>Orgasmus!<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><strong>NOW LET'S ENJOY A TEASE AND EXTRACT FROM ANTONIA'S LATEST STORY, VIENNA VALENTINE, DELICIOUSLY DECADENT </strong></span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><strong>ON THE IMAGINATION.</strong></span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><em>Vienna Valentine:<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>On a hot summer’s night in Vienna, wolves dream of passion...</i><br />
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Escaping from a disastrous marriage, Nina comes to stay with friends in Vienna
for a much-needed holiday. Love is the last thing she’s looking for, but when
she sees the hot couple in the apartment below making love on their balcony,
she can’t take her eyes off them. When they invite her to join them for a night
of pleasure, how can she refuse? Captivated by the handsome, seductive Karl,
Nina agrees and has the hottest sex of her life. It’s just supposed to be a bit
of fun. A one-night stand.<br />
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But one night of passion with this gorgeous, mysterious man is not enough.
There’s something unusual about him. But what is his secret? And why won’t he
let her look at him when they make love? When she finally learns the truth,
Karl’s life hangs in the balance, and Nina must leave, never knowing if she’ll
ever see him again…<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Extract:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In front of the
door marked “313,” something made me hesitate. Going to bed with someone I
hadn’t even met before would be a first for me. Oh, what the hell, I thought
and rang the doorbell.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">The man was as
tall and broad shouldered as I had gauged him to be. His dark tan contrasted
with the brilliant white of his shirt which he wore with buttons unfastened to
the middle of his chest. This guy worked out. Those shoulder muscles didn’t get
that way by accident. His face broke into a smile as he opened the door wider
and motioned me in. His voice was softly accented. “Welcome, Nina, please come
in.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Doors opened off
a small, L-shaped hallway and led into the kitchen and the living room, where
he now led me. Inside, Magda uncurled her model’s legs, stood up from the
settee, smiled, and held a glass of sparking wine out to me. That long chestnut
hair gleamed as it cascaded over her shoulders and framed her classically
beautiful face with its high cheekbones and dark brown eyes. Bra-less, she was
dressed in an emerald green silk robe, tied at the waist but parted enough to
show the curve of her full, firm breasts and, as she moved, the glimpse of a black
silk thong. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">As she moved
closer to hand me the drink, I saw her nipples outlined against the silk. The
room was pleasantly cool but not cold. Still, I could feel my own nipples
hardening and my clit tingling.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">“Have some
champagne.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">I took the glass
from her. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">“We have looked
forward to this evening very much. We will all have a lovely time, no?”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">“Yes,” I said,
finding my voice cracked a little. My throat was dry and I was grateful for the
cold champagne.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Magda leaned
forward and kissed my forehead. Such a simple gesture, but she made it sensual.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">“How did you
know my name?” I asked.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jakob stroked my
back. “My dear Nina, we know everything about you.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">That brought me
up sharp. “How? I mean, why? I mean…”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Magda took my
half-empty glass and placed it on the table. As she did so, her gown parted
still further, revealing the outline of a dark nipple. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">“Shsh, it
doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you are here. And we are here. Soon we
will be joined by another. OK?”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don’t know
why, but she was right. At this moment, it didn’t matter. All that counted was
that I went to bed with these two beautiful people. They clearly desired me,
and after Tony’s ultimate rejection, I could use some ego-boosting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jakob had
removed his shirt and now, dressed in black trousers that revealed a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>considerable bulge in the front, took my hand
and led me into the bedroom. A king size bed, its mattress covered by a black
satin sheet, awaited us. Light poured in through the window until Magda closed
the drapes, leaving us in a muted natural light, clear enough to see
everything, but dim enough to add atmosphere.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Jakob unzipped his pants, never
taking his eyes off me as I sat on the bed. The mattress dipped as Magda knelt
behind me. Her delicate arms wrapped around my waist and one by one, she began
undoing the little buttons of my blouse, letting her fingers glide over my skin
and raising goosebumps in their wake. Then she slid the blouse off my shoulders
and down my arms. She unhooked my bra, exposing my breasts to Jakob’s
appreciative gaze. My eyes focused on his groin. As he slid his boxers down and
stood up straight, his massive cock stood out at a perfect right angle. Hot
wetness soaked my panties. I wanted to fuck him now, but he had other plans.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Vienna
Valentine </i>is available from:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Antonia van Zandt grew up in the ancient city of Salisbury
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</span>"Is that the best you’ve got counselor?
You’re fucking someone in our bed because I’m “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">supposed</i>” to be away...I pity your clients.” Cerise crossed her arms
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Cerise’s clenched her fists, gauging each palm with French manicured nails, and tenuously fought the urge to scream or
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5809781" target="_blank" title="Linked to: etierphotography.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">FCEtier</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5810406" target="_blank" title="Linked to: evelynjules.blogspot.ca"><span style="color: #990000;">Evelyn Jules</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5812299" target="_blank" title="Linked to: gzidar.wordpress.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Goran Zidar</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5812406" target="_blank" title="Linked to: sirenastar.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Siren A. Star</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5812691" target="_blank" title="Linked to: joycescarbrough.blogspot.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Joyce Scarbrough</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5813677" target="_blank" title="Linked to: stalkingfiction.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Monica Enderle Pierce</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5813964" target="_blank" title="Linked to: veronicascott.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Veronica Scott</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5814765" target="_blank" title="Linked to: melissamackinnon.wordpress.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Melissa MacKinnon</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5815017" target="_blank" title="Linked to: www.kmnbooks.com/karens-shenanigans/"><span style="color: #990000;">KMN Books (Karen Michelle Nutt)</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5815081" target="_blank" title="Linked to: flotsamandjetsamandderelictme.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">ED Martin</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5815318" target="_blank" title="Linked to: www.shannynschroeder.com/category/blog/"><span style="color: #990000;">Shannyn Schroeder</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5817344" target="_blank" title="Linked to: www.frankmfisher.net"><span style="color: #990000;">Frank Fisher</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5819338" target="_blank" title="Linked to: sassyspeaks.wordpress.com/2013/02/16/wewriwa-memnoche/"><span style="color: #990000;">Sue K. </span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5820118" target="_blank" title="Linked to: sandra-lindsey.livejournal.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Sandra Lindsey</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5820183" target="_blank" title="Linked to: www.carmendesousa.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Carmen DeSousa</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5821381" target="_blank" title="Linked to: www.thekatewarren.com/blog.html"><span style="color: #990000;">Kate Warren</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5821705" target="_blank" title="Linked to: epbeaumont.com"><span style="color: #990000;">E. P. Beaumont</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5822193" target="_blank" title="Linked to: sarathreesuns.blogspot.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Sara Barnard "party. of. six"</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5822249" target="_blank" title="Linked to: www.annswann.blogspot.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Ann Swann</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5822826" target="_blank" title="Linked to: brendabarry.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Brenda Ashworth Barry</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5823174" target="_blank" title="Linked to: www.amydurham.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Amy Durham</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5823279" target="_blank" title="Linked to: cerianhebert.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Its All About The Romance</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5826232" target="_blank" title="Linked to: dreamersloversandstarvoyagers.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Teresa Cypher</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5826811" target="_blank" title="Linked to: www.kylie-scott.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Kylie Scott</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5827012" target="_blank" title="Linked to: jessielansdel.wordpress.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Jessie Lansdel</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5830670" target="_blank" title="Linked to: keeleysaintjames.blogspot.ca"><span style="color: #990000;">Keeley Saint James</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5831532" target="_blank" title="Linked to: jennajaxon.wordpress.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Jenna Jaxon</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5831880" target="_blank" title="Linked to: junewriteathon.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">A Writers Life</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5832255" target="_blank" title="Linked to: sandrabunino.com/blog/"><span style="color: #990000;">Sandra Bunino</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5832417" target="_blank" title="Linked to: www.nanreinhardt.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Nan Reinhardt, Author</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5832494" target="_blank" title="Linked to: www.authorvsnelson.com/blog/"><span style="color: #990000;">The Guardians Hangout welcomes . . . </span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5833802" target="_blank" title="Linked to: lordgives.blogspot.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Good Will</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.linkytools.com/click_linky.aspx?entryid=5834122" target="_blank" title="Linked to: paulamartinpotpourri.blogspot.com"><span style="color: #990000;">Paula Martin</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Claire ran from the one guy she never wanted to see again. Dustin, the boy the near door. Back then he was caught in a lie by Fran, Claire's twin sister.</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">…everyone thinks they look alike…</span></span></strong></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>A staff writer by day in a small publication, but when the lights go down, Claire writes sizzling and oh-so-naughty erotica.</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"></span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Claire ran from the one guy she never wanted to see
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">…everyone thinks they look alike…</span></span></strong></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>A staff writer by day in a small publication, but when the lights go down, Claire writes sizzling and oh-so-naughty erotica.
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"></span></strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Claire's real life fantasy grinds to a halt when she mistakenly sends her editor the wrong story.</span> <strong><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: orange;">HOT</span> BECOMES THE NEW <span style="background-color: orange;">GOLD</span>.</span> </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></span></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Her erotic closet door is swung way open and she must decide: return to a vanilla life or a new road including hot, tasty, and Dustin.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dagney Night, a
sought-after succubus, is no stranger to blazing hot sex. <span style="color: #cc0000;">But as Valentine’s Day
approaches, she longs for something more.</span> When <span style="color: #990000;">oddly erotic paintings arrive for
display at her art gallery, arousing everyone who views them, she wonders about
the mysterious artist who created the works.</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Maxwell Raines, a fire-sex
demon</span>, lives a life of solitude and seclusion behind the walls of his compound
at Sleepy Hollow, channeling his lustful impulses into his art—until his muse
deserts him and his temperature rises past the danger point. <span style="color: #cc0000;">He needs sex.
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When Madame Evangeline arranges a torrid <span style="color: #cc0000;">Valentine’s 1 Night Stand
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>He makes me want to <span style="color: #990000;">scream!</span> </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">and <strong>sometimes because I'm so God <span style="color: #990000;">awful mad</span></strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: magenta;">A heartbreaker</span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">Heartbreakers</span> </strong>are the men given <span style="color: magenta;"><strong>keys to each woman's inner world</strong>.</span> He's <strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">strong, raw, powerful</span></strong>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Has to be to shoulder all that she's got going on. Right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">He's <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">explosive</span>.</strong> The type of man who takes charge. But then that means he might make a decision that <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">wrecks havoc</span></strong>...on a woman's heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not all heartbreakers are heart shatters. Some men can deliver us to our limit but <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>instead of letting us fall down, we fall in love</strong>.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As our heart swells, we may experience growing pains, but <strong>if our heartbreaker is our soulmate, there is an <span style="color: #ffe599;">incandescent</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: magenta;">r</span><span style="color: purple;">a</span><span style="color: blue;">i</span><span style="color: cyan;">n</span><span style="color: lime;">b</span><span style="color: yellow;">o</span><span style="color: red;">w</span> at the other side of the storm.</strong> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">She bit her lip and decided—no regrets for trying “And?” She returned his mocking raised-brow expression in an eye-for-an-eye stare down.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“I’m Thornton Maxwell…your attorney.” He turned away, but not before she caught his look of displeasure. “God. Woman, do you even know what a mess you’ve got on your hands? We need to talk. A real pressure cooker is about blow.”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">Cynthia froze. This wasn’t part of her erotic fantasy. What was he talking about? Should she just come out and admit she had no idea of what was going on or get him to divulge what demanded damage control?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">She pretended unconcerned boredom in an attempt to buy some time to think. “Someone’s got his panties in a real twist.”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">This wasn’t the first time she’d needed legal. But if he was her new go-to man, she was tempted to screw more things up.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">This was a conundrum. He was too damn good-looking. This type of man didn’t appreciate a dumbbell. Did he know how hard she worked or that sometimes contracts needed to be bent? “Explored” is what she liked to call it. Wasn’t that why McGavock Publishing hired a boatload of first-year attorneys anyway? Shoot, he was probably upset because his weekend golf game was about to be rained out.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">He paced in front of her desk while raking fingers through his thick, dark hair. Cynthia noticed the way he flexed and moved his arms, his muscles pumping and expanding. He stopped, spun around, and marched back to her desk.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Lewis, when you cross out clauses and write your own notes into a publishing contract, we don’t have a legal leg to stand on in court when an issue is disputed. The things you’ve included to get an author to sign without consulting legal is tying us in knots. The next time you promise a writer the moon, you better consult me first and NASA second. Not whatever pops into that pretty little head of yours. You need my help with this lawsuit, and I expect your cooperation. You might as well know now that’s going to mean during office hours as well as evenings and weekends.”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">His finger was pointed directly in front of her face. She imagined sucking the tip until her sex-crazed brain finally grasped his message.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">What? She was floored. Her stomach felt punched, the fist of surprise still lodged in her ribcage. Her mind reeled. It wasn’t possible. She was being threatened with a lawsuit for a couple of silly additions to a contract, and now this man expected her to drop everything. Was he joking? Slowly she inhaled.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“I’m innocent.” She stared back at him. “Sure, I’m not beyond bending the rules, but a lawsuit? No, that’s not possible; it’s impossible. You’ve got to help me.”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“We definitely need a sit-down. Not your usual brush-off and expectation for legal to jump through a hoop. This one is serious.” His gaze swept over her face and downward. The space between them crackled with static energy. He was more than steamed. But he was ready to step in and help her. A spasm of pleasure trilled in her veins. He was her knight in shining armor. She wasn’t the enemy. Not his at least. With all that pent-up fury of his, it was a shame to let it go to waste. He was handsome beyond belief…another time, over cocktails or at a party, she’d not think twice about what her body wanted. His dark eyes weren’t all anger…passion brewed there, pulling the cords to her attraction, making her skin tingle. Oh, my. He wanted to school her good. But maybe she could teach him a thing.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Thor…Thornton, sit down.” She recouped her confidence. He was in her dominion. The door was closed. Her assistant always knocked before entering. The glass panels were mirrored. He was so near…all she had to do was reach out to him.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">She met his bad-boy stare with excitement screaming in her ears.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Please.” She was almost purring, beseeching him over the rim of her eyeglasses.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Fine, I’m all ears.” He pulled up a chair closer to her desk. “Well?”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">She studied him. If the man ever smiled, he’d be drop-dead gorgeous. She let the papers slip out of her fingers, and she pushed her glasses up on top of her head. Cynthia rubbed her ankles together, and his eyes fixed onto legs.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">Ding, ding. Johnny, she had a winner.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">She lifted her legs and stood, acting as if arranging her papers was vital. She felt, rather than saw, that his gaze was upon her.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Client-attorney privilege?” She rounded the desk, trailing her fingers along the surface.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Yes, whatever you share. Go on.”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Where shall I begin?” She stopped and leaned back on her desk, directly in front of him. Eighteen inches of space separated them.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Haven’t you ever longed for something to the point of breaking a few rules? Just once?”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">He held his spine erect. He gripped the armrests. She noticed the fine hairs on his fingers, but no ring. She placed the toe of her shoe on the corner of his chair, her ankle only an inch away from his grasp. Her silk skirt lifted, sliding up her thighs, and his gaze shot to the revealed set of black lace Agent Provocateur garters.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">She licked her lips and unbuttoned a pearl button. He flared his nostrils ever so slightly. He stared at her fingers. She undid another button. He became a statue. A rather alluring, attentive one. She continued unbuttoning the rest of buttons. She didn’t open her shirt, hoping he’d notice her breasts were unhampered by a bra. The only sound in the room was their breathing.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Don’t stop now.”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">She opened her shirt, revealing ample cleavage. Her nipples hardened at the thought of his mouth teasing her skin.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">She rubbed her leg against his thumb. He touched her ankle, lightly at first, before running his fingers up the back of her calf. She pushed her hips forward, her skirt lifted further up and over her thighs.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">He made a low, primal sound, melting a reserve within her.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Do you like what you see?”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">Their eyes locked and she smiled. She traced a finger along the bottom of her lip. She stuck just the tip into her mouth and sucked, playfully removing any doubt of where this was going.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">“Hmm,” she whispered. “What do you want?”</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #999999; font-family: Gautami;">He closed his eyes and moved his hand over her knee. She went beyond merely teasing him to wanting to feel him deep inside her body.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">“Sexy is a strange thing. I'm not sure it has to do with sex. Sexy has to do with not knowing what's coming next. It's unpredictability.” <br />― Christopher Walken</span></strong></div>
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Susan Ardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17552054851557953983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917717283314085506.post-84257406355909564832013-01-23T10:16:00.000-08:002013-01-24T08:47:37.806-08:00Metafiction and Secret Desire, Using Twins instead of Psychosis<em>By Susan D. Taylor ---Metafictionalist. </em><br />
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A long time ago, writer Stephen King wrote a couple of stories within his slew of stories that detailed and described a writer's journey. <em>Misery</em> and <em>Secret Window, Secret Garden</em>. One a full length novel and the other a novella, and both were made into movies. <em>Misery</em> and <em>Four Past Midnight</em>.<br />
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It wasn't happenstance that <em><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/428187480588557/" target="_blank">Secret Desire</a></strong></em> delves into the theme of writing erotica today as seen through the eyes of a young woman who herself is a writer. The novel is contemporary and mirrors the world of today as quickly changing more so than ever before. <br />
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<em><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/428187480588557/" target="_blank">Secret Desire</a></strong></em> plays with the themes of e-book publishing and the immediacy of the moment. A mistake unleashed online can spiral rapidly. It is near impossible to pull back information once it's uploaded and that's part of the chaos of the story. Conversely, each of these spiraling evidents are a window of opportunity. That theme is also played out several times within the novel. Amidst tragedy can we find the gift given us.<br />
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<strong>Now, metafiction is all well and good, but what does it have to do with an erotic romance?</strong><br />
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We've lived through a year that released <em>50 Shades,</em> and opened doorways into BDSM. Heck, my local grocery has books in stock I never thought I see. A cover featuring a whip right there next to the peanut butter. Think I'm joking. <a href="http://taylormadefiction.blogspot.com/2013/01/kink-is-part-of-sundance-film-festival.html" target="_blank">Kink is a featured film at Sundance this year.</a> With the 50 Shades of romance fiction, a path was cut for an ensuing surge in popularity of erotic romance and erotica. (BTW, erotica romance and erotica are similar yet not the same.) <br />
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<em><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/428187480588557/" target="_blank">Secret Desire</a></strong></em> explores, or attempts to explore, the intrapersonal relationship a young woman encounters with the "coming out of her vanilla closet", and openly admitting she writes erotic romance. Not so easy when she's set her expectations somewhere up amidst the stratosphere. Not so easy in real life either.<br />
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In the writing of this novel, I employed the use of an identical twin to symbolize a fractured personality. With Fran appearing as Claire's twin sister instead of psychiatric personality split (fracture) or psychosis that would have taken this love story across another genre bordering on horror romance. Well, not this time around. <br />
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Instead I tried to present one person with multiple voices feeding into her desire to appease and conflict her own set of unrealistic goals as well as push her character arc from being the type of "pleasing" personality, traditionally a female cultural characteristic found in the upbringing of many United States women and elsewhere. Eventually, because after all this is fiction and must adhere to romance and plot conventions, her arc is realized.<br />
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I don't claim to be literary, intelligent, or a skilled writer (so unlike how Fran describes Claire "<span style="font-size: small;">I thought you were interested in a literary career. Highbrow literary salons sipping espresso. You and your nerdy friends at Pike Place Market.")</span><br />
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I simply wrote a story to explore my own emotional bias and fears of what it means to write within a genre where <em>some people</em> have multiple views (i.e. negative and ultra-negative) of EROTIC ROMANCE. I live in a fairly conservative aka Bible belt part of the United States but come from a very cosmopolitan town--Miami, Florida. Luckily, I see both sides of the coin. <br />
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In real life, just like my character, I toyed with using a pen name, and then didn't the first time out the gate. But I don't think the curtain and veils surrounding erotica and erotic romance are imaginary. Some experiences are laughable and included in <strong><em><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/428187480588557/" target="_blank">Secret Desire</a></em></strong>. For example some people have suggested an author of erotica might have some potent sexual experiences or questionable morals. Again just like exchange between Fran and Claire in the book (<em>Secret Desire</em>): <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Fran --"I can’t believe you. Have you thought this through? I mean, my God. You’ve always acted so holier than thou and then to think this is what rolls around your head. Do you do things like this in Seattle?" </em><br />
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<em>Claire<strong>--"Do you think a horror fiction writer goes around killing people? It’s called an imagination." </strong></em><br />
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<em>"Well, I just don’t know." Fran pulled the neck of her shirt upward. She wrapped her arms around her stomach and sat up. All of a sudden, her sister looked </em>
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<strong>This exchange was very much a wink over to Stephen King and his metafiction writing. ;^)</strong></span><br />
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Metafiction is not new. Some say its root go all the way back to Homer's Odyssey. The term appeared in the 70's to describe a literary vehicle where a writer uses a story, literature, a movie to explore the relationship between culture and fiction. <br />
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This was a first attempt on my part, debut novel if you will. Far from perfect and begins with an erotic short story within the opening of the novel. I hope readers understand the form of a story within a story exists and why. It was challenging to use metafiction or romance irony. I didn't create this literary device I just borrowed it. Along the way, I exercised most of the demons in my mind concerning writing erotic romance. What began a simple romance exploration, a manuscript of 27,000 words increased to 49,000 leaving me no chance to slink into the background of tepid romance. I have my editor to thank for giving me the courage to explore this genre and come out of my own placid closet. So it's been the best journey in writing and thinking. And come February 1, 2013 <em>Secret Desire</em> will be released by Etopia Press. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In case you'd like to know more about Metafiction, check these out.</span><br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metafiction" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Wikipedia</span></a> says:<br />
<em><strong>Metafiction</strong>, also known as <b>Romantic irony</b> in the context of </em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanticism" title="Romanticism"><em>Romantic</em></a><em> works of literature, is a type of </em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiction" title="Fiction"><em>fiction</em></a><em> that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction, exposing the fictional illusion. Metafiction uses techniques to draw attention to itself as a work of art, while exposing the "</em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth" title="Truth"><em>truth</em></a><em>" of a story. "Metafiction" is the literary term describing fictional writing that self-consciously and systematically draws attention to its status as an artifact in posing questions about the relationship between fiction and reality, usually using </em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony" title="Irony"><em>irony</em></a><em> and self-reflection. It can be compared to </em><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presentational_theatre" title="Presentational theatre"><em>presentational theatre</em></a><em>, which does not let the audience forget it is viewing a play; metafiction does not let the reader forget he or she is reading a fictional work.</em><br />
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<strong>My favorite book on the subject: Metafiction: The Theory and Practice by Patricia Waugh</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Patricia Waugh defines metafiction as"fictional writing
which self-consciously and systematically draws attention to itself as an
artifact to pose questions about the relationship between fiction and
reality."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Further, to be considered "<em>metafictionalist</em> is that they all </span>explore a theory of writing through the practice of
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<br />Susan Ardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17552054851557953983noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917717283314085506.post-60400565719524814022013-01-21T11:04:00.001-08:002013-01-21T18:13:22.275-08:00Jan. 20 Six Sentence Sunday<em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Secret Desire Excerpt</span></strong></em><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Novel and soon to be released in early February 1, 2013</strong>.</span> <br />
A contemporary erotic romance set in North Carolina. <br />
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Claire Robertson must return to her hometown to deal with tragedy and heartache. She left home to become a journalist, writing erotic tales at night undercover. Going back home, she discovers an opportunity amidst tragedy and the chaos of sending the wrong story to her editor. When a door is closed, there's got to be a window open somewhere. <br />
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<strong>If she's ready to take a chance, she may find love and a scorching life are hers for the asking.</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> Tonight Dustin seemed to take possession
of her thoughts, but it was her body that wanted fulfillment. She half-closed
her eyes and imagined the things Dustin would do to her. Her breath caught, her
eyes fluttered, and he was gone.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Claire moaned, slamming her hand down in frustration.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> She had to stop imagining him. These</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> fantasies tended to spill into her
nighttime writing, and if </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">she </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">wasn’t careful, her next heroine might very well fall
into the arms of a motocross-riding hero who </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">closely resembled the boy next
door. </span></span>Susan Ardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17552054851557953983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917717283314085506.post-53915609178621295482013-01-13T09:28:00.000-08:002013-01-13T09:49:25.342-08:00Six Sentence Sunday: Game on.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.sixsunday.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Six Sentences on Sunday</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and let's get started shall we? Authors join together on Sunday giving the world a slice of their creativity. Served up cold, hot, spicy or anything in between, we write and invite you to partake. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week, let's sample shifting steam from Collared For A Night, paranormal shapeshifting erotic romance. (That a mouthful right there.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Diana's more than a widow. Alone. She's a shapeshifter on the verge of losing control. Shawn is a man who asks few questions, prefering to act out his alpha nature instead of trading small talk. He agrees to "help" Diana out during her heat cycle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Game. On. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 200%;">(Shawn poses the question below.) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 200%;"> “Frst, answer my question. Are you interested in
spending the night with me? A one word answer will due. Yes or No?”</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"> "<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">This
is a little bit more than deciding on scrambled or </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">poached. I didn’t expect to
see you here as my...as my date.”</span></span>Susan Ardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17552054851557953983noreply@blogger.com1