I’m going to have to go underground for a while. I’ve got a TON of work to do — writing, editing, galleys, and a box of RITA books to judge on the way. (I “discovered” 2006 RITA winners Linnea Sinclair and Alesia Holliday in last year’s box, so I’m excited to see who I’ll fall in love with this year.)

I’ll try to pop in occassionally, but I can’t guarantee it. I’ve seriously never been this busy in my entire life.

Hugs, kisses, and thanks to everyone who has purchased THE STRANGER I MARRIED already!

I’ll be signing TSIM and DECLASSIFIED: DARK KISSES (and probably a couple more books) at The Book Ladies bookstore in Corona, CA on Feb. 3rd starting at 1PM. These multi-author signings are a lot of fun! Also, I’ll be speaking on erotic romance and promotion at the February 17th meeting of the San Diego RWA chapter. I have a few more appearances coming up and I’ll keep you posted on those shortly.

I’m at the Brava Authors blog tomorrow, too.

Wicked Ties
by Shayla Black
Berkley HEAT
ISBN: 0-425-21361-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-425-21361-2
trade paperback

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She didn’t know what she wanted until he made her beg for it…

Morgan O’Malley has seen a lot of kinky things as the hostess of a cable sex talk show. But she’s never met a man like Jack Cole before. A self-proclaimed dominant, he’s as alpha as a male can get–and good for Morgan to have around when an obsessed stalker ratchets up his attempts to get to her.

Though Jack is a bodyguard, Morgan feels anything but safe in his presence. Because slowly and seductively, Jack is bringing her deepest fantasies to the surface. And when he bends her to his will, what’s more shocking than her surrender is how much she enjoys it–and starts to crave his masterful touch. A willing player in Jack’s games, Morgan knows that his motives aren’t pure, but she has no idea how personal they are…

• Romantic Times Magazine gave it 4 1/2 stars and called it “excellent,” “fast paced” and “filled with many surprises.”
• It received 5 out of 5 from Romance Junkies, Two Lips Reviews, CK2s Kwips and Kritiques, Love Romances, and a Joyfully Recommended designation from Joyfully Reviewed.
• Romance at Heart says, “Dark, sexy, erotic, sensual, all of these are words that could describe WICKED TIES by Shayla Black, but they pale next to the truth. WICKED TIES is a thrill a minute…and comes with my highest recommendation…”

From the moment I first saw this cover and read the blurb, I was hooked! I can also tell you that Shayla rocks! She’s been my dear friend (and conference roommate) for a couple years now and she’s great people. That’s reflected in her books.

Buy this book! You’ll love it.

Here’s to hoping you have the best year EVER!

((hugs))