After what has felt like an eternity, the second book in my "Scandals With Bite" series is finally here! I celebrated on Saturday with a signing at my local bookstore.
They put me in the kids' toy section which was kinda weird, but I still had fun. |
I also raffled off baskets full of goodies and books donated by my awesome fellow Casablanca authors. Again, huge thanks to you all!
And I took pictures with some readers!
And speaking of readers, so far the reception has been very good.
This one from "Lover of Romance" still has me grinning.
"The story starts with humor and witty come backs, and the you fall in love with the characters immediately. Vincent is a awesome hero....I could just kiss him all over I adored him so much. He is honorable, does have some issues thinking he is evil and all that, but he cares about others, and he is so sweet and protective with Lydia, you can't help but be charmed by his manner. Lydia is strong and courageous, and doesn't mind chasing the man she wants, even if that man tries to run at times from her. Lydia is strong willed and passionate about everything in her life, and will only settle for true love. I felt like I could relate to her in so many ways, and when a heroine is written well in the story it just adds a extra deep layer to that dessert. I truly loved the other characters as well, and it made me want to buy the first book because I truly admired this author's storytelling abilities and to draw you into a story like a bee to honey, and will captivate your attention until the very last page"
So I figured I'd share an excerpt.
Could no one keep track of his
recalcitrant ward? Vincent sighed and closed his eyes, opening the Mark between
them. Immediately the connection he had forged with his blood sang in his
marrow. Just as potent as her gardenia scent, he felt her presence, sweet and
delectable. She was in the south wing… in his
bedchamber. He shook his head and headed in that direction. Hadn’t Aubert told
her to stay away from that part of the castle?
Once he reached his room, he stood in
the doorway watching her; curious what she was doing in his room. Candlelight
gleamed on her hair. Her hands were folded demurely behind her back as she
walked slowly through his room, peering at the furnishing and tapestries with avid
interest. When Lydia reached the large bed built to accommodate his height, she
paused and reached out a tentative hand to touch the coverlet.
The innocent gesture made his blood boil
with lust. Curious about my bed, are you?
I don’t sleep in that one, though I could show you— He broke off the
dangerous thought, holding his breath as she passed the bed, still looking
around.
He smiled at the sight of her futile
tiptoeing. What was she so curious
about? There was nothing in here except—
Lydia paused at a wall sconce, reached
up toward it…
“Damn it,” he growled, crossing the
distance between them and snatching back her hand.
Lydia gasped and looked up at him, eyes
wide with abashment and alarm. “My lord! I was ah…”
Before she could stammer an excuse,
Vincent grasped both her wrists and captured her gaze. She seemed to forget
what she was saying. Repugnance tormented him at the act; with her it felt like
a violation. Alas, it was necessary. She had almost found the entrance to his
lair. She couldn’t discover what he was. As she stood mute and mesmerized,
Vincent was suddenly aware of the pulsing vein in her throat that sang to him.
Just
a taste…his inner demon whispered. Slowly, he slid his hands
up her arms, grazing his fingertips across her collarbone before bending down
to inhale the sweet bouquet of her blood and humanity. His lips lightly
caressed her neck, as lust and hunger warred within.
He wanted more.
And now for the giveaway. What is something "forbidden" that you can't stay away from? Comment for a chance to win a copy of ONE BITE PER NIGHT!
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Congrats on the release! Looking forward to picking it up.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new release. Love the cover and the picture of you at the signing...simply gorgeous! What's the forbidden thing I can't stay away from...maple iced donuts!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! And you look fab in those pics, btw! :)
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Thanks so much for commenting! Mine's Red Bull. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Release Day! Sorry I wasn't there. I was home with the sniffles. Your outfit looks so great. My forbidden thing that I can't stay away from: BK Whopper. (I know, weird. Don't know why it's my favorite burger.)
ReplyDeleteJelly Belly beans. Seriously. When I buy that herkin' Costco bucket of them, I tell myself I'll only do100 calories a day of them and eat them by myself in about a week.
ReplyDeleteCasablanca knows how to do beautiful covers, your Regencies are just stunning. I can't wait to hear what Lydia has to say!
Thanks, Tana! Jelly Beans? I'd almost trade you. I hate those things, but they're a lot cheaper than Red Bull.
DeleteFor me it's coke. I drink way to many in a day and I need to cut back, but I find that I can't.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new release! I don't really have anything in my life that's "forbidden," I just try to keep anything that I maybe shouldn't splurge on to a minimum, like my Dove chocolate squares. I limit them to one or two for dessert after dinner and that's it. But I sure wouldn't want to give them up completely. :D
ReplyDeleteNothing!! Thanks for the giveaway, can't wait to read this one.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the release.
ReplyDeleteTattoos and chocolate are my forbidden weaknesses. I can't get enough of both of them. :)
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Congrats on new release :)
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Thanks for the giveaway :)
Sweets, and the computer. Not quite forbidden, but I spend too much time here!
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