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Sex Scene Saturday - Round Two!

Saturday, May 19, 2012 01:00 PM

Happy Saturday! It's round two of the author blog event, 'Sex Scene Saturday'! Remember to check out the other authors I've listed below for an additional peek at some amazing work that's sure to spice up your weekend! I encourage you to comment on the excerpt I'm about to post (be sure to include your email address) as I'll choose one winner each week to receive a digital copy of the full-length story. Not too bad, huh? At the conclusion of the event (round 4), I'll have something special for the winning commenter. You'll  want to stick around to see what I have in store! Without further delay, here's another excerpt from my novel, MYTHIC... Gianna Marino and Mattias Vitale entered his penthouse on the highest level of the building. He led her to his bedchamber, and allowed her to enter first. Gianna stared at his bed, having second thoughts. When she turned to face him, he’d already removed his shirt. He didn’t waste any time. She cast a slow, hot gaze and knew she was a goner, but continued to play the game. God, she’d dreamed of gripping those broad shoulders. Every single detail of his body bulged with perfection exactly where necessary. And the art, hugging his entire right side, from his neck to his hip was simply delicious. Her heart raced. She nearly salivated. Damn, the man was ripped and she wanted to trace the detail of his tattoo with her tongue. She was hot all over, dripping with arousal. Shit. She wanted him. Actually, it wasn’t him she wanted. No, it could be anyone with that body, charm, and hint of diabolic aura. Yeah right. She was done for. She thought of this moment too often. His muscular build pressed against hers, her resistance dwindling as she grew weak, unable to hold back when she reached the breaking point, begging him to take her and do what he wished. But he’s a coward, a murderer. Isn’t he? Why? Why did he have to live up to her fantastical expectation? Relax. You’re just using him and that delectable body. There he stood, in a position meant to seduce, to overpower. He looked deep into her eyes with a ravishing glare that made her knees weak and smirked in spite of himself, curling one corner of his lip into an evil grin. “We’ll eventually end up in the bed.” She cocked an eyebrow. “Eventually?” Just then, he kissed her so fiercely that her head spun in a passionate haze. Moaning at the taste of him, she tried to put forth the effort of a struggle but felt herself being pulled in, beginning to lose control. Secretly, she loved the taste of the alcohol on his breath. It drove her mad as her tongue longed for the flavor. He lifted her against the wall and bound her hands with his own, pinning her with his body. Locked. Trapped. Foreplay. Who had the upper hand in their game of seduction? The roles began to blur. He released her hands. But before he lowered her to her feet, she’d removed his belt and unfastened the button on his black pants. She pulled him close, placing her hands on his back. Not a single inch of him was soft. Duly noted when he pressed his lips to hers as he unzipped her dress. The garment floated to the floor, revealing the sexy black lace underneath. They were both breathing heavily. “I’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” he panted. She smiled, hoping to keep her wits about her. “And you’ve been patient.” He leaned his forehead against hers, towering over her with a six inch advantage. “I want you so badly Gianna, you do realize I could hurt you.” She tugged at his unbuttoned pants, an aggressive move on her part. “I’m hoping that you do.” “It will be difficult to use restraint. You have no idea what you do to me.” “Show me.” He leaned in for another heated lip lock before she interrupted. “First, I have one condition.” He sighed. “Of course you do…what is it?” “No biting. Not tonight.” His eyes widened and he backed away to meet her gaze. “You have got to be kidding!” Didn’t she? To expect this sort of control when all he wanted to do was lose it? If she hadn’t made him  wait  so  long  he  could  almost  guarantee  his  resistance,  but  he  hoped  she’d  reconsider.  He imagined her blood tasted as good as her body, but if he couldn’t have both, right now, he’d settle for one. He’d have her blood later. She would eventually beg him to taste her. He was that sure of himself. Gianna knew this was his greatest challenge but she needed something over him, something that could keep him under control, her control, until the time came to play her ace. She knew that asking was nothing short of cruelty, but took her chances and made the request. Hell, if he was as good a lover as he was a cunning, lying, killer, she might offer herself to him on a platter. “Not kidding. Can you control yourself for me? I promise I’ll make it worth your while.” He leaned into her, pressing his rock-hard erection into her hip. “You don’t make things easy, Gianna.” “Baby, nothing worthwhile is easy, but if you don’t agree I’ll understand. We can always wait for another—” “No. No more waiting. Too long have I watched you, wanted you while not being able to touch you. It has been nothing short of excruciating and I’m through with it. “I guess we have a deal, then?” He never answered. He took hold of her with a fervent kiss. She almost felt guilty for making him feel this way. Do I want to be with him? It was debatable. He exuded undeniable sex appeal. But she knew her reasons for engaging in this situation. She wanted to forget Nicholas, trying to heal her broken, beating heart, and all because she desired to be closer to him. She wanted to erase him from memory as if she wasn’t partly responsible for giving him the green light. Now she’d seduce Mattias to fill the void in a moment of desperate contact. After savoring every inch of her lips, Mattias reached her neck and collarbone. He tilted her neck and slowly licked the area where he’d typically sink his sharp teeth. There was something to be said for anticipation as he felt a shiver through her body by simply touching the forbidden area, teasing it by testing the boundaries. Then he kissed the same area and grazed ever so lightly with his fangs. He earned a sound of approval. Deliberately disobedient, he turned her on. She was primed and ready. “Are you going to violate the terms of our deal, Mattias?” His body pressed against hers, his breathing ragged. “I should. Really, I should. I want to taste you and drain you of every last drop but I think I’ll give it a few more minutes. That’s how long it should take until I have you begging.” His confidence made her ache in every place that was distinctly female, making her so damn hot. He felt the blood rushing through her veins as he ran his tongue over her warm flesh. Only a thin layer of skin separated his life force from hers, and the thought nearly caused him to lose his sense of reasoning. He could taste the sweetness through her skin and smell the blood on her breath. The distinct sound of her tripled heartbeat confirmed her fading inhibitions. Once he was inside her, she’d want it. It was only a matter of time before he would bind himself to her and her to him. Just one bite and I’ll have everything. Power, a kingdom and a queen. His cool touch ignited her lust as he raised Gianna’s toned legs, wrapping them around his waist. He lifted her to the bed and managed to shed the remaining lace garments from her body. He appraised her with a stare that burned. Then he grinned and proceeded with a penetrating kiss. He held her so tightly that she thought she’d choke on elation. His naked body was exactly how she imagined all the way down to his substantial erection. She swore her eyes bugged at the size of him, but he didn’t seem to notice. Listening to his low growls of victory, she traced the planes of his back with the tips of her fingers, earning an ecstatic groan. She’d passed the point of no return. It was impossible to end things now. Drunk. She was drunk on the aroma. His scent, a provocative hint of amber and woods, compared to rolling around naked amidst crisp autumn foliage. His hands migrated all over her body and she lost track of his movement. He caressed her hip, teased the deep valley of her breasts, and tangled himself in her honeysuckle-infused locks. Ten fingers pulling, demanding. Fuck. He was right. And no, she didn’t care who he was or what he’d done. Hard kisses crawled higher and she made an offering, a pulsating temptation. She tilted her neck further...further, felt the warmth of his proximity and braced herself with bated breath. Ringing. The chimes of victory, warning bells? No. His cell phone rang. Saved by the glorious sound of modern technology, their intimacy interrupted. In a flash, the phone was in his hand. “What the hell did I tell him?” he sneered. “What is it Dante? Someone had better be dying.” He paused. “He’s on the move? So, bring him in. …Why do you need me?” Another pause. "Fine, I’ll be right there.” Mattias ended his call with a slam of his phone, less than thrilled. But as luck would have it, either by coincidence or in a fit of jealousy, Dante saved her. Mattias sighed in dismay. “I have to handle something. I won’t be long. Promise me you’ll be right here when I return because I am not finished with you. In fact, I hope you don’t have anything planned for this evening because you’ll be busy warming my bed.” She pouted, firing his libido. “I’ll do my best. In the meantime, let me give you something to come back to.” She pulled him on top of her, kissing him passionately. Nothing compared to the way his tongue worked hers. Grasping his shoulders, she spread her thighs, allowing his painful erection to caress the warmth between them, and he growled at the contact. As much as she tried to convince herself that she was teasing him, she wanted it, silently begging him to penetrate and ease the aching. “Stay with me Mattias. I need to feel your strength inside me.” He trailed his way down her fit body until he stood at the foot of the bed and aggressively pulled her hips to the edge to meet his. He stepped back for a moment to admire the one woman he wanted with every part of his being. He was in awe of her beauty. Every inch of her was bare to him now and she was a goddess, his goddess. She alone could be his eternal bliss or his ultimate ruin. Tonight he intended to show her just how much she was missing. Upon his return, there would be no interruptions, no abrupt reason for either one of them to part ways. Mattias leaned over Gianna and, with his hands, eased his way into the flesh where she yearned for him. Amazed by how primed she was, he wanted her more than anything, even power. He inserted two fingers deep inside of her and she screamed in ecstasy. His erection grew more painful as he thrust his hand deeper, watching her face, throwing her head back as he pleased her. She looked down at him with starvation in her eyes when he withdrew and licked his wet fingers with a murmur of approval. “Mmm.” His eyes pierced hers. “Even better than I thought.” His phone rang again. “Damn it! Please tell me this is someone’s idea of a sick fucking joke. Someone will pay…dearly.” “Mattias please don’t go. I can’t wait. I need you.” She wanted this now before she lost her nerve. “Baby you know that I wouldn’t leave this,” his eyes swept over her, “unless it was important.” “Oh this is so cruel, Mattias.” She balled her hands into fists and took her anger out on the mattress. “Now you know how I feel on a daily basis. I’ve been walking around for over a year with a constant hard on that you caused, but trust me baby, this is hurting me far worse than it’s hurting you.” She looked down at his huge erection with wide hungry eyes. “You know, I can take care of that for you.” She lowered her gaze and smiled at both the impressive specimen and the meticulous grooming habit. She pulled him close, pushed him onto the bed, and lowered her mouth to his shaft. Suction increased as she covered him, sliding from root to tip. Although unexpected, she enjoyed the salty taste of him, the velvet feel of his cock on her tongue, and it felt too good to play with fire. He cupped her head as she worked him and moaned with such guttural agony, unlike any sound she’d ever heard. **** God, she was talented as she continued to take more of him. The way her tongue teased, left him balling the sheets in his fists to fight back the urge to release over a year of frustration. So close. Oh yes, Dante would pay for this! Mattias reluctantly withdrew from her. Confused, she looked at him. “What’s wrong Mattias?” “I’ll tell you what’s wrong, I’m hard, you’re wet, and we’re still teasing each other. It’s torture, Gianna.” “Well, what do you suggest?” He wanted her and didn’t want to wait any longer. But he knew his time was limited due to Dante’s urgency, and he wanted no intrusions. Mattias wanted to take his time, for the moment to be perfect and he would in fact, turn her tonight, with or without her permission. Consequences be damned. “We’ll resume this when I return. In the meantime, I want you to conserve your energy...because baby, I promise you’re going to need it.” He stood and dressed himself quickly while taking the time to admire what he was leaving. He shook his head in disbelief that he finally had her in his bed and was being called away. Dante could handle the urgent situation on his own while Mattias indulging himself with Gianna. But if he wanted things dealt with correctly and didn’t want to appear weak, he needed to be the one to see it through. Fully dressed, he crawled on top of her and claimed her mouth. Gianna pulled back, slightly. “Isn’t there anything I can do to convince you to stay with me?” She reached her hand inside his pants and cupped him. He growled at her expert touch. “You’re relentless.” “Yes and don’t you just love it?” “More than you’ll ever know.” He kissed her deeply as she played with him. “I have to…go. I promise…won’t be long.” He delivered one more scalding kiss and had a sinking feeling he was going to regret leaving her as he exited the room. Mythic is available at: Amazon (Paperback) Amazon (Kindle/ebook) All Romance (ebook) Check out other Sex Scene Saturday authors: Yvette Hines Stacey Kennedy Jenn LeBlanc Bridget Midway Sascha Illyvich

Sex Scene Saturday

Saturday, May 12, 2012 12:00 PM

Hey All! Do I have a treat for you! I've joined a talented group of authors in a blogging event called 'Sex Scene Saturday'. Every Saturday for 4 weeks (May 12th - June 2nd), I'll be posting a sex scene from one of my current novels. Then I'll provide links to other authors in the group for you to visit their blogs and enjoy the scenes they've posted. Want to sweeten the deal? For each scene I post, I'll be giving away a digital copy of the full-length novel to one commenter. That's one winner each week! Don't forget to post your email addresses so I can notify the winners. So, let's begin the event with a HOT scene from my debut novel, MYTHIC... Nicholas Sutton inhaled long, savoring breaths. The aroma of Gianna Marino's blood caught his attention and led him to the familiar set of double doors at the end of the hall. He didn’t bother knocking. He didn’t want to disturb her slumber. Instead, he opened the door to a dark room. Heavy drapes danced in the cool, damp breeze as Gianna slept on a bed of black satin. The black marble floor reflectedevery inch of light, which made it look more like a celestial observatory than a bedroom. Relieved by her state of unconsciousness, Nicholas ran his hand across the soft material of the duvet. It didn’t seem possible but Gianna was even more beautiful when she slept. She looked like a goddess—the personification of perfection, one that he’d stop at nothing to protect. He shuddered, fighting the connection. But he’d never felt more alive and he’d forfeit his life for her, a stranger. Yet if he lost her to death, he’d be destroyed. Leave. Leave now! If Mattiasknew of Nicholas’s presencehere, he’d want blood and he couldn’t risk hers. He would never allow Mattias the opportunity to consume her.He couldn’t imagine her under the influenceof someone so evil, losing her forever. Nicholasfought against emotionshe hadn’t felt in ages. Watching the pattern of her relaxed breaths while she slept, he reached out and gently touched Gianna’s face. She exhaledwhat sounded like a sigh of relief. She woke suddenly. “You’re leaving.” “I have to…but before I do, I wanted to thank you for… everything.” “It’s was my pleasure…really. I’m not surprised though, I knew you’d leave eventually.” “Please don’tmisunderstand, Gianna.I don’t wantto leave but I have a responsibility to my family and it’s best for your protection. I will not be the cause of your extinction.” “I don’t need protection, Nicholas. I’m not one of those knight-in-shining-armor types that need saving. I’m more than capable of taking care of myself.” “I know.” It was one of her most endearing qualities. “Look, I know we’ve only known each other for a short time but I can’t help but feel this unexplainable sense of security with you, safer than I’ve felt in a long time.” Nicholas trembled, betrayingthe feelings he hoped to conceal. But when she confirmed that hers weremutual, it weakenedhis will. She looked to him for a reaction. Part of him wanted to devour every inch of her delectable body, slowly,until sunset. The other part couldn’t fight the desire to be with her and see the world through her eyes. He closed his eyes tight. In his mind, the voice of reason screamed, telling him to leave her without threat. But the man that fought to remain a part of him wanted more, so much more. He drifted off into thought and after a moment of silence, she touched his hand, bringing him back to her, exactly where he wanted to be. “Hey, it’s all right.” “No it’s not all right. I never planned to—” Gianna reached forward, cupped her hand around the nape of his neck and pulled him to her lips. She kissed him so deeply that he could taste her blood through her lips. She couldn’t contain her feelings any longer. God, she loved how he tasted, forbidden. A spicy mix of masculinity wafted through the air. He smelled of sandalwood with a hint of evergreen. The heady concoction unlocked the moisture coating the all too sensitive area between her legs that begged for his touch. She felt his will weakening, he didn’t have the desire or strength to end this, and she no longer wanted to be alone. Nicholas pulled Gianna close, her arms locked around his neck. Littledid she know, he wanted this moment more than Mattias’s pardon. His cock hardened as her lips moved across his, carefully avoiding his fangs. Each time she came close to his teeth he moaned in anticipation, balling his hands into fists. Dear, God. He silently begged for a flick of her tongue across his elongated fang, the sensation pleasantly agonizing. He unbuttoned her satin chemise that matched her linens, revealing a near perfect silhouette. He ran his handup the entire side of her body as though trying to study the contourto brand her shape into memory. Nicholas claimed her mouth, listening attentively to her racing pulse. He slowly reached his hand beneath her hair, under her ear, to the nape of her neck and felt her temperature rising. Her body, incredibly warm against his, shivered at his frigid touch. He wanted to consume every part of her and bathe in the scent of humanity that flowed through her veins as she enveloped his body, his mind, his...heart. Danger presented itself by simply walkinginto this room. He intendedto make love to her. They bothwanted it and he was through denying his part. This was the kind of intimacyshe deserved as though it was the last time they’d ever see each other. He wanted her to know how he felt and would continue to feel for all eternity. Gianna understood that their contact could end with grave consequences. He could drain every last drop of her blood and leave her to whatever fate was waiting,or tear her to shreds without warning. Do it and put me out of my misery. But let the ecstasy from your touch be the last thing I feel. She pulled away from his lips, panting, as he stared longingly at hers, aching to taste them. “Make love to me Nicholas…please.” “God, I want nothing more.” Permission granted. With a seductive glare, he kissed her hard like a cursed man who, for but a moment, tasted salvation. He moved slowly with his hand, creating a torturous path leading beneath thewaistband of her black panties.His eyes never left hers as he separatedthe warm flesh that conveyed  only  a  hint  of  hair.  Then,  his  fingers  traveled  the  length  of  her  heat  when  he  smiled devilishly in surprise of how wet and ready she was for him. She moaned at his touch that brought her to life and encouraged him to explore, grinding against him. Having long forgottenhow it felt to be impatient with a lover brought the reminderof need, of wanting someone so badly that the ache grew into hunger, starvation. She was about to burst at the seams. Now he wanted her. He needed to be inside of her with a madness so profound he was sure he’d die.Gianna bent her leg at the knee as he removedher panties, draggingthe garment from her hips to herankles until she was bare to him. He pausedfor a moment, looked at her from head to toe and back again before his eyes met hers. “You have to be the most beautiful woman that I have ever seen.” Evidently touched by his words, she sat up to meet him and delivered a kiss so sweet, he swore his heart fluttered with life. Still wearing his pants that were only unbuttoned due to their impatience, she reached for them. Breathless from the anticipation, Nicholas was at the brink of insanity. “Gianna, touch me baby. I want to feel your hands all over me.” Gianna pulled the belt fromthe loops of his pants, and tossed it to the floor. Losing herself in the moment, she tugged at the button on his pants, unable to peel the clothes from him fast enough. His eagerness proved he shared her enthusiasm. Each piece of clothing shed, gifted an arousing surprise. Every inch of him displayed perfection. Before she stripped him completely naked,she paused and rose to her knees while he stood at the foot of the bed. She ran her hand down from his collarbone, over the detail of his pectoral muscles, down his washboard abdomenand gently slid her hand inside his pants. Reaching down through the soft, short hairs, she closed her fingers around him where he ached, throbbing at her touch. As she strokedhim, he closedhis eyes and whimpered in satisfaction. He loved the way she touchedhim as though she’d been waiting for him for centuries. Her hands felt like heaven on his skin, which only made him harder and seeping—famished. She shed what remained of his clothing, allowing it to fall to the floor. Finally, when Gianna had him bare, in all of his glory, she sat back on the bed, admiring the complete picture before her. She exhaleda sharp, wicked breath and bit her lower lip with the tease of a vixen as her eyes met the length of him. Oh yes, he was impressive. His chiseled upper body was that of agod with immaculate pectorals and six-pack abs. A light trail of dark hair rested just below his naval that led the way to his jaw-dropping erection. She knew that he’d be gorgeous beneath that suit, but she wasn’t expecting—that. Nicholas stood at the foot of the bed and gently pushed Gianna down onto mattress. He met her lips and kissed her with a fierce desire while his hand delved into the warm, moist skin that begged to be touched. He did the most wicked things with his fingers and his eyes never left her face, watching her expressions closely as his touch sent waves of pleasure tearing through her. Gianna threw her head back and cried out in sweet bliss as he lowered himself to replace his fingers  with  his  mouth.  He  growled,  low  in  his  throat  at  the  taste  of  her,  the  sweetness  of  her femininity even better than he’d imagined.With a firm grasp, he held her hips as a means of control. He paused. “Do you have any idea how good you taste? I could be here all day, licking every inch of your body until I can taste you in my dreams.” God, she was so turned on by his words. Chills ran the length of her at the sensation of his cool touch between her legs, replacedby sinful pleasure, his for the taking. She sensed herselfgrowing wetter still, combing her fingers through his hair while he tortured her. She was losing herself in the feel of his skillfulmouth. So hot. So close. She bit into the heel of her palm. “Oh…Nicholas!” she cried out. Nicholas delivered a long slow lick before she tensed, shuddering from orgasm. He kissed a trail up her stomachand continued to dominate. God, he enjoyed watching her come for him. He took pride in her obvious gratification. But he wanted more. He needed more. Herbody begged for his entry and he was eager to comply. “I need to be inside you Gianna. I want to feel your legs wrapped around me the next time I make you come.” Nicholas suckled her taut nipple and paid equal attention to the other, while reaching his hand between her legs to spread them wide. With a single thrust he dove inside her and snapped his head back,moaning in ecstasy at a meaningful connection. She was more than a warm body. Gianna arched her body to guide him deeper while she wrapped her legs around his waist. His control diminished with each thrust against her hips. He’d never felt anything so good, so right and he wanted blood, her blood. Gianna panted and pulled him close. “It’s okay Nicholas. You don’t have to be gentle. I promise you, I won’t break.” He quickenedhis thrusts, couldn’t help being shameless.But he felt the human in her and the sightof  her body, naked beneath his, was almost  morethan he could take. His fangs made  an untimely appearance and he didn’t bother to conceal them. She met his gaze and witnessed the extent of his lust but she didn’t stop at the sight of his fangs. No, she met him thrust for thrust. Nicholas was lost in the feel. His mind spun. Hazy. Yours. Take her! He ran his hands over her breasts, kneadingin time with his hips and she climaxed, screaming his name. When he heard the sheer bliss of his name on her lips resulting from the wave of pleasure, he met his own almighty release, an expulsion of lust and conflicting emotion. Tremors. His body shuddered, but not because of the act. Unlike past encounters, this one wasn’t meaningless. Their sexual appetites satisfied, Nicholas held Gianna tight, naked in his arms. He was embarrassed. His bloodlust was tested and he’d almost failed. “Gianna, I’m sorry, my control, I almost—” She interrupted by placing her finger against his lips. “Shh…it was perfect.” Perfect, yes. He pulled her close and showered her with soft kisses until she fell limp as she succumbed to the inevitable sleep that she’d been so desperate to fight. He’d treasure this perfect moment for as long as he lived, for it would be etched into memory for all eternity.  Mythic is available at: Amazon (Kindle/ebook version) Amazon (Print version) All Romance (ebook version) Check out other 'Sex Scene Saturday' Authors: Jennifer Armintrout Stella Price Tilly Greene Diana DeRicci Jessa Slade

Cover Reveal!

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 01:43 AM

A cover is one of the most exciting moments for me. Why? After toiling endlessly over the words, character development, and editing until I see Georgia 12pt font in my sleep, this is the the pretty package, the face of my work with power to make the novel stand out. As a cover shopper, this is kind of important to me. So, without further delay I give you...BLOOD MOON! Squee!!! Stay tuned for an official release date.

Blood Moon completion and an excerpt!

Saturday, May 5, 2012 07:44 PM

It's with profound excitement to announce that Blood Moon, the second installment in the Mythic series has been complete and submitted to my editor. The cover is currently being created with an amazingly talented artist and I can't wait to share the cover with all of you. Stay tuned for site updates and the official release date. In the meantime, I leave you with an excerpt: Blood Moon: At once, Gianna straightened at an approaching fragrance. Hints of musk and Artemisia oil were the notes of the preferred cologne worn by one person…Dante. And he was close. With little expectation, she turned and faced his rousing grin. For a moment, she considered his purpose, but his loose posture suggested he meant to engage in casual conversation. He extended his arm and offered her a glass of vodka and tonic water with a twist of lime. Damn, he paid attention to detail and knew the cocktail was her personal favorite. Awkward. “I thought you could use this,” he said with an almost innocent smile. The golden rings on his two outer fingers gleamed as he cupped a hand over the glass, preventing spillage. “Thanks.” She accepted the gesture and returned to her position over the rail while she sipped her drink. She heard the clang of the empty champagne flute against a hard surface as Dante placed it on a side table. Then he joined her. He relaxed beside her in an identical position, a comfortable distance away. In her peripheral vision, she noticed he looked out onto the crowd then turned his head in her direction. “We haven’t had a chance to speak much these past few weeks,” he said. She focused on the lower level of the club where the unsuspecting crowd danced the night away. “There hasn’t been much time for anything since our return, Dante. Just business as usual, I suppose.” She took a long swig of her drink. He snickered. “Well, I wouldn’t go as far as saying there hasn’t been time for anything.  I mean, you and Mattias have grown awful close.” There was one unrelenting constant about Dante; he never wasted time dancing around the point. She had no idea what angle he tried to work, but it couldn’t be good. “Distance has a tendency to make the heart grow fonder. But you don’t need me to tell you that. I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying before,” she offered a friendly smile. Dante cocked an eyebrow in the most seductive matter she’d ever seen. “Distance, is that all?” Patience wore thin. She retreated from the rail and placed her back against the solid bar. “What are you getting at, Dante? If you mean to say something, just say it,” she snapped. An appreciative growl rumbled in his chest and a smile splayed across his lips with a slight revelation of fangs, a blatant reminder of the difference between them. He inched closer, reached for a loose piece of her hair, and curled the lock between his fingers. His intense concentration was as though he counted each strand while they glided across his flesh.  “I think you know exactly what I want, but you don’t need me to tell you that,” he said. She released an exhausted sigh. “Dante, you know I care about you. You also know why we could never be together. I apologize for my impulsive behavior that may have misled you, but there can never be anything more. The sooner you accept that, the sooner we can all move on.”      He considered her for a moment. “You know, that almost sounded convincing. How long have you practiced that line, recited it in the dark so it sounded as good as you’d hoped? How many times have you whispered those words to the air, all the while imagining my mouth against yours in protest?” “Ugh, why can’t we speak as friends? Things would be far easier if you’d accept my disinterest,” she said, turning her head away. “Sometimes I think you forget what I am, but you only know the half of it. You see, I don’t accept your disinterest, because I can hear your rapid heartbeat. I can smell the rich notes of your blood because your body temperature rose by an entire degree. You may be able to speak the words, Gianna, but your body doesn’tlie.” Just as he spoke the last words, she snapped with such disgust, the force broke the grip on her drink, sending it spilling over the balcony. Fear lasted but a second when Dante’s arm shot out before her, catching the glass before it escaped his reach. Good thing for quick vampire reflexes. She turned quickly, but when she locked his gaze he stood so close, a single sheet of paper could barely slide between the available space. His breath fluttered her hair. The aroma of the cologne mixed with his natural scent was more than most could handle, but she willed herself to remain calm. He ran his tongue over his upper lip and she couldn’t stop staring. Who could? Calm the fuck down. Yeah, she had enough problems and didn’t want to make Dante a bigger one. But if she stood there another second, the next act could trigger an all out war. Instead, he smirked, daring her to make the next move. She shifted her weight and snatched the glass from his hand, “Thanks for the save,” she said, then turned on her heel and left him in the wake of her rejection. Something bigger than their dysfunctional relationship brewed. She closed her eyes tight and prayed she was wrong.

Mythic now available in PRINT!

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 12:47 AM

Hey, All! Sorry it's been nearly a month since my last post, but I've been immersed in Blood Moon (Mythic's sequel) and I hope to have it ready for submission to my editor next month. I know I've been teasing you all with a timeframe for completion of the novel, but I promise I'm working as diligently as possible to bring you a wonderful story! That said, I'll post an excerpt for the novel as soon as possible to give you all a taste of what's to come in the next installment of the series. With all the anticipation for Blood Moon, I wanted to share some exciting news! MYTHIC is now available IN PRINT! That's right folks, you'll find your copy available for purchase at Amazon.com! If you've been waiting to get your hands on the paperback, here's your chance! To celebrate the release of the novel in print, I'm giving away a paperback copy to one lucky entrant. Visit Goodreads.com for more info! That's all from me for now. Stay tuned for a website update and more info. Happy Reading!