Wednesday 30 April 2014

Wednesday Writing

So, my book has been accepted – what am I working on now?

I have a new BDSM series set in an English country manor which is a holiday resort for people wanting to experience BDSM – cropping takes place in the stables, flogging at the pillory and ‘balls’ are on display in the ballroom!





This pic is from Wikipedia Commons of Highclere Castle, the setting used for Downton Abbey.

So you can certainly say my book is Downton Abbey meets Fifty Shades!



Watch this space……

Monday 28 April 2014

Torn Between Two Lovers

Great news – ‘Torn Between Two Lovers’ has been accepted by the publisher. Look out for it in early July.

Here is some blurb:

The mysterious werewolf entity from ‘Collared by Wolves’ is called on again when submissive shifter Evie, runs out on her werewolf Dom, Stefan. Running into the forest she is attacked by malicious rogues, but fortunately rescued in time by a human, Jace, a visitor to the area, who doesn’t know that werewolves exist. As she recovers they fall in love, but Evie is torn between Jace and his romantic ways and her old life with Stefan. Human or werewolf? Gentle or rough?

When Stefan charges into Jace’s house to retrieve Evie, Jace is shocked to find out the reality of the situation and pushes Evie away. But Evie finds it difficult to return to the way things were before.


A fierce storm cuts short the confrontation between her two men and they have to work together to save the townsfolk. But what will happen once it’s all over?

This is the next in 'The Haunt of the Wolves' series - the sequel to 'Collared by Wolves'.

Friday 25 April 2014

Weekend Reading Recommendations

Sex swings, hot tubs and food play - here's this weekend's reading recommendations!:





Title of book: Training Grant

Name of author: Tatum Throne

Genre: MM/Contemporary/BDSM

Main characters: Dom, Detective Jack Shallow. Age: 34. Hair: Blond. Eyes: Blue. Height 6'. Weight: 175. Muscular and tall.


Sub, Grant Anderson. Age: 32. Hair: Black. Eyes: Blue. Height: 5'11". Weight 170. Muscular.

Setting:  Cincinnati, Ohio 

Length: 32,300

Synopsis: Grant Anderson doesn't plan on staying in Cincinnati long. he's only come home to confront the father he's never known. When he tries to leave, Detective Jack Shallow refuses to let him go. Jack is a Dom who wants Grant as his sub. Will Grant have him or leave town?


What's Hot?: The Sex Swing!

Buy link: http://www.bookstrand.com/training-grant 




Title of book: The Secret Agent’s Captive

Name of author: Jan Bowles

Genre: Contemporary/Erotic, Suspense

Main characters: 
Mitch Brenna, 39, Dark hair, Blue eyes, 6ft 3in, 200lbs of pure muscle


Hannah Philips, 27, Dark brown hair, Hazel eyes, 5ft 4in, 120lbs

Setting:  Log cabin in Glacier Peak Wilderness, Washington State

Length: 40k

Synopsis: 
In need of some solitude, Hannah Philips heads toward her parents' cabin not expecting to find a complete stranger on the run from police. When two people from different worlds unavoidably collide, sparks fly as suspicion and sexual desire battle for supremacy. 


What's Hot?: Sex over the kitchen table, with a good helping of maple syrup and butter. And that isn't for their pancakes either 

Buy link: http://www.bookstrand.com/the-secret-agents-captive






Title of book: Surrender Sweet Succubus

Name of author: Jewel Quinlan

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Description of main characters:

Dr Stephen Wallace, fertility specialist, Australian, brown hair, hazel eyes and he's also a shaman.

Geneva, auburn hair, green eyes, free spirited, worldly and also a succubus.

Setting: Las Vegas, NV

Length: Novella, 20k

Blurb: Dr. Stephen Wallace must call upon his skills as a shaman to help his relatives conceive a child. He goes to Las Vegas on a slim lead to capture a succubus who he hopes has the power to help. But when he meets Geneva, he finds himself being captured instead...

What's hot: Sex in a hot tub

Buy link:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JMT97T0 


Wednesday 23 April 2014

Character Profiles: Collared by Wolves

This month’s Character profiles are the remaining ones from ‘Collared by Wolves’.


Name – Ford Chaplin

Species – Beta werewolf

Book – Collared by Wolves

Love interest – Tasha

Age – 29

Hair/eyes – Brown eyes, mousy blond hair on short side

Height/weight – Slightest of the heroes about 5ft9in and slimmer

Looks – Makes up for lack of stature by being the most handsome!

Other – The calmest of the four heroes. Very much the peace maker. Was leader of the pack of Beta wolves with Max and Callum until Griff came along.



Name – Max Holman

Species – Beta werewolf

Book – Collared by Wolves

Love interest – Tasha

Age – 28

Hair/eyes – Very light brown eyes, light brown hair

Height/weight – 5ft10in, average weight

Looks – Average looks

Other – The gentlest of the heroes. Is an empathy and very good tracker.



Name – Callum Lane

Species – Beta werewolf

Book – Collared by Wolves

Love interest – Tasha

Age – 26 (youngest of the heroes)

Hair/eyes – Grey eyes, ash blond hair which is loose and flowing over his neck.

Height/weight – 6ft2in. Physically strong.

Looks – Rugged good looks due to getting into fights and had broken nose.

Other – Tendency to be impatient. On the verge of being an alpha if it wasn’t for this.


 Available to buy on Amazon in kindle or print.

Monday 21 April 2014

Easter Monday

Here's an Easter bunny picture for you!








Although Holly wasn't that happy being in a basket! Hope you're all having a nice holiday.

(sorry if you tried to see this yesterday - sending it from my ipad clearly didn't work!)

Jen
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Friday 18 April 2014

GOOD FRIDAY

No weekend reading today as it's Good Friday. 

But here's a pic for you. Hope you enjoy your Easter.





Jen
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Wednesday 16 April 2014

'Torn Between Two Lovers' has been submitted!



Yay!

I have just submitted my latest story. 'Torn Between Two Lovers' is the sequel to 'Collared by Wolves' in The Haunt of the Wolves series.

It follows the adventures of Evie and Stefan who were minor characters in the earlier story - along with a new character, a human called Jace.





I'll let you know the outcome in due course.... watch this space!

Monday 14 April 2014

How far should a writer go to research their books?

Strawberries, hot tubs and tattoos. These are some of the items I talk about on my guest post today on the Brit Babes Blog.



Entitled ‘How far should a writer go to research their stories’ read it to find out just how far I go to research my stories




Jen

Friday 11 April 2014

Weekend Reading

Three-way love in a shower, sex games in a club and men deciding whom to Dom first. Three great books I am recommending this week!



Title of book: Conquering Theana
 
Name of Authors: LeTeisha Newton and Lillian MacKenzie Rhine

Genre: Interracial Megane Shifter Romance

Description of main characters:

Theana: Is tall, about 5-foot-ten, who enjoys wearing heels and lavish clothing. Versace is one of her favorites. She’s got dark, chocolate skin, with deep brown eyes, and long, wavy brown hair.

Rafael: Is very tall, at Six-foot-five, with black hair, cut short above his ears. He’s Latino, by heritage, and it shows in his bronze skin, and suave nature. He has startling dark eyes. He is the alpha.

Gregori: Is just under Rafael at six-foot-four, with blond hair cut ruthlessly short, and amazing blue eyes. His large stature makes you believe he should be an alpha, but he is Rafael’s beta.

Setting: The fictitious Seurri City in the heart of real world Texas, just southeast of Houston. It’s a large city, housing thousands of wolves and their wide open spaces. It also is set in present day.

Length: 55,000 words

Blurb: Theana ran from Seurri City when her childhood friend, Camden, made it known that he wanted her. She never thought she’d have to come back, until a hot encounter in a hotel elevator and on the sidewalk makes her rethink her motives. She never wanted a mate, and now she has two to contend. Danger surrounds Seurri City, and war is coming.

What’s Hot: Three way love in a shower.

Buy Link: https://www.facebook.com/index.php?stype=lo&lh=Ac-X0SL8t9sMGWzb#!/events/list




Title of Book: The Orchard: Save Me

Name of Author: Mackenzie Williams

Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance

Description of main Characters:

Megan - in her late 20's with muddy blond hair.  She has trouble feeling content which is why she bounces from job to job.

Master Brad - in is early 30's and an ex-Marine.  He's usually very good at suppressing all emotions.

Setting: The story takes place mainly at The Orchard, a BDSM club.

Length: 57,000+ words

Blurb: Megan's first party at The Orchard didn't go well. Her fears caused her to panic and she was told she wasn't ready for the BDSM club. She just couldn't walk away, though. Megan felt that Master Brad was the man she had been looking for. A Master that she could trust and would make her happy.

What’s Hot?: Sex games at the club!

Buy Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/the-orchard-save-me






Title of book: A Dom's Decision (Athol's Story)…Book 2 Dommisimma
 
Name of author: Raven McAllan

Genre: Contemporary M/M BDSM

Description of main characters: Athol Donaldson 5'8" short dark hair, dark eyes, slim build. He's a Psychologist. A BDSM Master and has a wicked, dirty laugh.

Edan Murdoch. Over 6' long dark hair he plaits. Dark eyes. Heavier but very fit. He's a University Lecturer, and a BDSM Master but rarely practices.

Both are very string willed which accounts for their predicament at the beginning of the book. They haven't seen each other for years.

Setting: Scotland. (Glasgow, the Trossachs and St. Andrews)

Length:  40,720

Blurb: When is a Dom not a Dom? When it stops him from being with the man he loves…
Athol Donaldson lost many people in his life, including his lover. Eden Murdoch has no intention of letting Athol slip through his fingers again. Surely, being Doms doesn't mean they can't compromise?

What's hot? Apart from all of it? Deciding who tops first and how…



Wednesday 9 April 2014

History, daffodils and chocolate!

History, daffodils and chocolate galore!

I live close to York which is FULL of wonderful history (which I am passionate about). I had a friend visit recently (Stef is also one of my fans and the first person I told when my first book was accepted!) and took her on a tour of the city (this was her second tour as she had visited previously but there is only so much you can show on one tour!).

Here’s us on the city walls (longest city walls in England and it was just the right time of year to visit as the daffodils – planted all around the walls in the 1960s-90s were just coming out).

And it wasn’t only daffodils that were out. This was taken in the gardens of Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate.



This one has York Minster in the background (biggest Gothic Cathedral north of the Alps, apparently, with the largest medieval stained glass window anywhere in the world).

Having visited the Chocolate Story (and got to make our own chocolate lollies – anyone visiting will discover York has quite a history of chocolate with Rowntree’s and Terry’s factories in the past and now with Nestle), we then walked up 275 spiral stone steps to the top of the Minster Tower. It was a shame it was so hazy as the views as fabulous!

This is looking down on the Minster Gardens from the top of the Tower – you can see more city walls.



After doing the Railway Museum the next morning before Stef departed, I then waved her off and collapsed in a heap at home (eating my chocolate lolly!).


Jen

Monday 7 April 2014

Monthly Author Interview

This month’s inspirational author is Loc Glin. I love the story of how her grandson was born! Over to you:


Thanks, Jennifer. I live in the USA; the township is called Little Falls and is located in the state of New Jersey. I have twin daughters and a grandson, who is soon to be seven years old. My marital status is happily divorced. I now share my life with the man I consider my soul mate. I love animals, although I have only one cat. I find pleasure in nature. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the mountains with the trees and lakes, or the beach and the ocean. It all has a place in my heart. I hold down a full time job and I write in my spare time.


ABOUT YOU

What is the strangest (bravest, funniest etc) thing you’ve ever done?

I mentioned my grandson a moment ago. The day before he was born just happens to be my ex-husband's birthday. My daughter was pregnant, but not due for at least a week. She decided that she would take a drive to visit her father for his birthday. The drive takes about an hour. Birthdays have always been a big thing for my ex. My daughter's husband was away on deployment so she made the trip alone. She stayed overnight at her father's house.

The next morning I received a phone call from my daughter. You guessed it, she was in labor. She called me before she told her father. She wanted to go home; she begged to go home, so she could have the baby with her doctor. Since she had driven herself to her father's house, and she was in no shape to drive home alone she wanted me to drive the car for her. This was her first child. Usually first child labors take a while. Since it was only an hour to get her home we (my ex and I) decided to take her. I drove her car, and her father followed in his car. Here comes the strangest, funniest, most terrifying part… My ex and I took Lamaze classes when I was pregnant. He was following in his car directly behind us giving my daughter instructions, over the phone, on how to breathe. I still don't know how he remembered after all those years. (That's the strange and funny part.) Now for the terrifying part… My daughter's water broke. Before you go thinking "that's not terrifying" consider this…we were in bumper to bumper traffic that was not moving. That hour drive turned into a three-hour nightmare. We got her to the hospital in plenty of time, but I still consider that drive to be the most nerve-racking experience of my life.
(I love it – you should include this in a story, if you haven’t already done so!!)


What’s your guiltiest pleasure? 

Making love.
(What’s guilty about that? LOL. I suppose it depends where you make love…….or how often…….. Haha!)


Favourite rainy day activity?

Pursuing my guiltiest pleasure…other than that sleeping or watching movies.


YOUR WRITING

When did you write your first book and is it published?

I started writing my first book about twenty years ago. That book hasn’t been published yet. I’m considering taking it out and having another look at though. My writing style has changed a lot since then, so it should be interesting. I called it Zylacar and the Return of the Old Powers.
(Yes, it’s interesting, isn’t it, how our writing styles change over the years)


Tell us about your latest book
 
My current release is called Dulce Isle and is the second book in The Mystic Museum Series. Dulce Isle explores the changing sexual preferences of a newly widowed man. I suppose you could say it touches the MM genre. Dulce Isle is about overcoming devastating loss and allowing oneself to be happy after it. It's about having the courage to explore new things in an ever-changing world.
(Interesting…..)


What are you currently working on, or what’s on the horizon?

The third book in The Mystic Museum Series called Unleashing the Woman Within will be available at SirenBookStrand on April 23, 2014. This novella contains BDSM elements. Here is a teaser: Rowena Milestone, corporate executive, has an accomplished career. Yet one thing eludes her. Try as she might she can’t reach orgasm even though she likes sex. Unleashing the Woman Within is about a woman who has achieved everything she ever thought she wanted in life and finds it lacking.
(Even more interesting….!)




QUICK FIRE ROUND

Tall skinny men or short but muscular?
I’m tall, so tall skinny.


Hawaii or Norway?

Love Hawaii, can’t wait to go back.


Turquoise or mauve?

Mauve.


A juicy grilled steak with garlic butter or vanilla & raspberry cheesecake with white chocolate?

It depends on how hungry I am, but I love my sweets, so the cheesecake please.


Historical or sci-fi movie?

I want them both.


George Clooney or Brad Pitt?

Do I have to choose?


Flogging or paddling?
Only in my books.


Bouquet of roses or a bunch of wild flowers?

Wild flowers. (Roses cost too much.)


FINALLY

Links of how fans can find you on the internet?


BOOK EXCERPT

Dulce Isle Adult Excerpt

Rosa paced the length of her bedroom. Nervous, pent-up sexual desire had her wide awake. Her negligee didn’t help her condition either. Silky as it was, it caressed her nipples, making them bud.
She looked at the small grandfather clock on the fireplace mantle. The pendulum swung to a precise rhythm. Eleven o’clock it chimed. Eleven wasn’t that late. She would pay Adrian a late-night visit. She rarely had sex with a man the first time she met him. Adrian was special. She was going to follow her instincts about this man.
Rosa flowed down the hall past Jon’s door. Jon’s room was close to the master suite as a matter of convenience. She had Adrian housed here in the hopes that he’d be interested in a tryst either with her or with Jon, hopefully with both of them. Her husband had opened her eyes to what loving two men was about. Loving two men, who loved to love each other, was even better yet. She looked wistfully but didn’t pause as she passed Jon’s door. First things first.
She tapped lightly on Adrian’s door. If he was sleeping, she didn’t want to disturb him. A moment later, Adrian’s bare chest filled the space of the door he’d just opened. Jon had lent him pajama bottoms, she noticed.
His face registered surprise at seeing her. His eyes were filled with a man’s appreciation and desire. She chanced a glance at his crotch. His cock shouted where his proclivity pointed. He did still like women.
“Rosa,” he said. His voice seemed overly deep.
“Am I disturbing you, Adrian?” she asked.
“No, I was just getting ready to go to bed.”
She smiled. “That sounds tempting.” He remained in the doorway. “May I come in?” she asked.
“I…I…” he stammered.
“Adrian, don’t be embarrassed. I am a pretty direct kind of person.” She looked at him, trying to gauge his feelings. In for a penny, in for a pound. “In the light of our earlier conversation, I thought you might be interested in some company. Our banter has me wound up pretty tight. I could use some release. I was hoping you would oblige me.” She gave him a sultry smile. The smile she knew drove a man wild. “Can you help me out, Adrian?” She sighed and ran her hand down his chest through its light smattering of hair, down to his pajama pants where she expertly dipped inside the elastic waistband to capture his engorged rod. “I see that you can,” she said with a purr.
His breath hitched.
He looked surprised. He looked hungry. He looked confused. “What is it, Adrian?” she asked, stroking his implement.
“I haven’t had a woman since my wife died.”
“I can’t say the same for me about my husband. I’ll be more than happy to reintroduce you to sex.”
“I…I…”
“Adrian, trust me. It won’t hurt.” She giggled. “Unless you want it to.” She pinched his nipples with her free hand.
“You aren’t afraid I’ll hurt you? After two years, I may not be able to control my desire. I could go a little crazy. Angelina didn’t like it when I lost control.”
“I like a good wild fuck every now and again. I’m feeling like that might be in order tonight. My cunt is already hot and ready. Just as ready as you are.” She stroked the length of his shaft.
She moved away from him and stood near the bed. She removed her robe and dropped it to the floor. “Do you want to see my body, Adrian?”
He nodded dumbly, his eyes burning with barely contained desire.
She slipped out of the straps and let her negligee slide below her breasts.
His gaze devoured her. Oh how she loved the feeling a man’s desire gave her. Her pussy began to drip. She cupped her breasts in her hands, and the negligee slid over her shapely hips as it floated to the floor.
He licked his lips. His hunger was evident.
“Your bottoms, Adrian, I’d like some company in this state of undress.” He stepped out of his bottoms immediately. He was looking at her with the same intent that a cat displayed just before it was ready to pounce on a mouse.
“That’s better. Do you want to fuck me, Adrian?” She strutted in front of the bed.
Speechless, he nodded. His hands seemed to twitch.
“Tell me, Adrian. Tell me you want to fuck me. You’ll tell me what you want, and I will tell you what I want. Do we have a deal?”
He nodded.
“Tell me, Adrian.”
“We have a deal,” he said in a horse whisper.
“What do you want, Adrian?”

Jennifer, thank you so much for having me on your blog.

Thank you so much for agreeing to being interrogated! Next month’s victim is Debra Glass.



Friday 4 April 2014

Weekend Reading Recommendations

Wow! This week's selection includes sex on a deck near a forest, spanking by two massive Doms and a hot wax scene in a bathtub *wave hand in front of face to cool down*




Title of book: Tracking Maddox (Wild Wolves 1)

Name of author: Tatum Throne

Genre: Paranormal/Werewolf/BDSM/MM


Main characters: Maddox Chambers - A super sexy detective who is looking into disappearances within the forest.

Kade Ronan - A really hot Pack leader and protector of the Black Forest.

Setting:  The Black Forest, Northern California

Length: 33k

Blurb: When Maddox Chambers is caught trespassing on wolf territory, pack leader Kade Ronan is forced into action. Kade knows that the only way to protect this stranger from the wild wolves it to take Maddox on as his sub. Kade is a Dom who wants Maddox as his submissive. Will Maddox submit?

What's Hot?: Sex outside on a deck near the forest!

Buy link: http://www.bookstrand.com/tracking-maddox




Title of book: Ménage of the Siren (Sirens and Sailors 4)

Name of author: Bella Settarra

Genre: Fantasy/ménage (MFM)


Description of main characters: Ademia (means unmarried) - in her mid 20s. Has blonde, very curly, almost frizzy hair. Big blue eyes. Quite plump. Pretty round face. Big saggy boobs. Feels self-conscious about her appearance. Lively, fun personality.

Dr Jay - Dr Jasun, ship's doctor, good friend of Farris. Very large man, muscular. Deep voice. late 20s/early 30s. 6'5" tall. Has short, pale blond hair, blue eyes, deep voice. Dominant.

Farris - best friend of Dr Jay. Jet black, tousled shoulder-length hair. Big, muscular. 6'6" tall. Stubble on bottom half of face. Brown eyes. Wears white trousers, black boots, white blouson shirt open to navel. Sexy and gorgeous. Mischievous twinkle in eyes. Late 20s/early 30s. Dominant.

Setting: Refrania

Length: 44,700k


Blurb: Ademia’s insecurities prevent her from admitting her love for Farris and Dr. Jay. Things deteriorate when they seemingly abandon her. Can she overcome her vacillation to give them something worth fighting for when Jay’s reputation and her life become imperilled? Will the love of her two Doms be enough to save her life and their future?

What's Hot?: Being spanked by two massive Doms and then experiencing DP with them for the first time.

Buy link: http://www.bookstrand.com/menage-of-the-siren




Title of book: Legally Bound
 
Name of author: J R Gray

Genre: Contemporary, erotic suspense with BDSM elements.

Description of main characters:

Daniel, 27, is a public defender with dark brown hair and hazel eyes. He's 6'0 and has the body of a runner, with long lean muscle.

Rafael, 25, is a scruffy Brazilian, paid dominant with black hair and green eyes. He's 6'2 with tattoos adorning his muscular arms.

Setting: The book takes place in Chicago

Length: 220 pages.

Blurb: Daniel, a public defender is shocked when his one night stand, Rafael, is staring back at him from the wrong side of the law. Daniel needs to keep things professional but the attraction and his craving for dominance is hard to deny. Can Daniel clear the paid dominant's name with the mounting evidence against him?

What’s Hot: Hot wax scene in the bathtub.  


Wednesday 2 April 2014

Going on a cruise!

Yippee! I’ve booked myself onto a mini-cruise! Always wanted to do a cruise. This one stops in Holland, Belgium and France before returning to the UK. So I’ll be off later this spring! This pic is from the cruise line’s website (Cruise & Maritime).



Hmm, now let me see. Last time I was on holiday at Portmeirion I came back with a new story plotted based on the symbolisms around Portmeirion estate (haven’t written it up yet but it will get done in the next year or so).

I wonder what story I will come up with this time – something involving a ship’s captain? (hunky naturally!). Or a sexy Frenchman? How about a threesome - Frenchman, a Dutchman and a Belgian?


Watch this space….