THE HOT LINE
Cathryn Fox
NAL HEAT
ISBN-10: 0451223055
ISBN-13: 978-0451223050
4 Mar 2008

Burning up inside? Feeling that fire down below?

Call The Hot Line…

…Dial 555-HEAT

It’s The Hot Line, an on-call service that dispatches totally authentic, fully equipped firemen to explore the secret fantasies of women in need. What an irresistible dare for three best friends feeling the heat…

Reporter Sara Jack has the Fever to do a story on The Hot Line. There’s no better man to help with research than Mitch Adams. The solid stud is all pro, but in Sara he’s met a woman willing to fulfill one of his fantasies—if they’re ready to accept what comes next.

The Siren has sounded and shy lingerie designer Jenna Powers is finally ready for a real man to tamp her desires, break through her inhibitions, and show her the naughty side of love. Enter Dean Beckman—again and again.

For sous chef Megan Wagner, a Flash Fire has the sparks to change her life—especially with someone like Brady Wade to put it out. In and out of uniform, he’s driving her wild, but her fear of commitment could drive him away…

Read an Excerpt:
www.cathrynfox.com/the_hot_line.shtml

About Cathryn
Cathryn Fox has written several erotic romances for Ellora’s Cave and Avon Red. She lives in Eastern Canada with her husband, two kids, and a chocolate Labrador retriever.

Website:
www.cathrynfox.com

If you’d like to win a copy of ALLURING TALES 1, which features stories by both Cathryn and me, (ALLURING TALES 2 is up for pre-order now…) just comment here and tell me if you’ve read Cathryn before and which book it was.

I hope your week is a great one. I’m still sick as a dog, sadly, so I’m going back to bed now…

Good news and bad news!

Good news: The prizes from the 20+ Days of Christmas Giveaway are all in the mail! I’ve been mailing them steadily ever since the contest started and most winners have already received theirs. However, I had the Canadian packages here, as well as the final few winners, but they’re done now!

Bad News: After getting all the packages together, I discovered that I’ve emptied my box of conference books and promo items, so the contest is over. I thought there might be one or two left, but no. It’s all gone.

Good News: You can still win! Today, I’m showcasing fellow Allure and Wicked Writer Sasha White’s latest release WICKED, and she’s generously offered to give away one copy to one of today’s commenters! Pretty sweet, eh?

Berkley Heat
ISBN-10: 0425219186
ISBN-13: 978-0425219188

"White turns up the heat with electrifying erotic scenes and a delicious alpha hero. It’s a realistic portrayal of two commitment-phobic people who turn sex games into romance. Fans will recognize some secondary characters from previous books, and new characters add just enough conflict to make things interesting. The plot moves at a good pace, and the sex is edgy, including threesomes and a M/M couple."
— Romantic Times Magazine

Readers first met Karl Dawson in BOUND, they’ll get to know him a little better in TROUBLE, but one woman will learn all in WICKED.

Bad-boy divorce attorney Karl Dawson has seen all the ways love can go wrong. That’s why he’s given up on it. Jaded and feeling restless, he has playmates, not girlfriends. A leather-clad Dominant, he comes and goes in the city’s after-dark playgrounds as he pleases. That’s how he likes it.

Lara Fox is an independent jack-of-all-trades who can do anything she sets her mind to - except that falling-in-love thing. She’s got a need for control too strong for most men, and an inability to walk away from a challenge. Including a challenge like Karl. He’s cocky, arrogant, and demanding. That’s how she needs it.

They’re perfect for each other. But what begins as a sensual battle of wills turns into a journey neither is prepared for when Lara is threatened and emotional walls start to crumble.

READ AN EXCERPT »

Order at:
Chapters.ca | Amazon.com | Barnes & Noble | Fictionwise.com

If you’d like to win a copy of WICKED, tell me if you’ve read Sasha before and which title of hers it was/they were!

SEXY DEVIL
by Sasha White
Kensington Aphrodisia
ISBN-10: 0758219903
ISBN-13: 978-0758219909
Available Now!

Surrender to Sasha White’s sensual world, where red-hot passions simmer—and desires are unleashed with sinfully wicked pleasure…

“The Devil Inside”

Workaholic Caleb Mann used to think blind dates were a waste of time, but when his ex-girlfriend calls him boring in bed, Caleb becomes bent on changing his image fast. And fast is what he gets when he barely knows his date’s name, but he can’t stop fantasizing about replacing the sleek motorcycle between her firm thighs and letting her ride him all night long…

“Devil’s Jewel”

Ex-soldier and psychic hunter Angelo Devlin has seen evil first-hand. He knows how perilous his assignments can be, and he doesn’t welcome outside help, which makes his run-in with Jewel Kattalis all the more infuriating. But instead of sending her away, he wants to grab her, take her, and tease every inch of her beautiful body. This woman may be more dangerous than any mission he’s ever been on before…

REVIEWS:

“SEXY DEVIL by Sasha White is a sexy, tantalizing anthology that include a bonus story titled Mountain Retreat that features the story of Mac Goodman who appears in The Devil Inside.
This book flows along smoothly from one story to another with well written characters that are easy to like with their charismatic ways. The touch of paranormal adds a little more intrigue that goes perfectly with the sizzling hot love scenes that will give you visions of your own!”
— Recommended Read From Fallen Angel Reviews

“SEXY DEVIL is hot as hell, with heroes to die for and heroines who are more than their match. For blazingly erotic romance marked by strong, sexy characterization, Sasha White never disappoints!”
— Meljean Brook, author of Demon Moon

* * *
“SEXY DEVIL is smart, sassy, and oh so sexy. It’s fast-paced and has intriguing paranormal elements, interwoven with spine-tingling suspense. If you like erotic paranormal romances, you’ll love SEXY DEVIL. Sasha White writes with amazing energy and a “joie de vivre” that engages the reader, and makes it impossible to put her books down. A talented, entertaining author!”
— Catherine Spangler, National Bestselling Author of Touched by Fire

EXCERPT:

www.sashawhite.net/bookshelf/sexy-devil#excerpt

ABOUT SASHA WHITE:

After bartending for almost 20 years Sasha White has turned her focus to writing. Having traveled over most of the world she’s seen and done many things. Things that help her tell stories about real people, love, and desire. Waitressing/Bartending feeds her endless curiosity about what makes people tick. Writing feeds her brain. Traveling feeds her soul.

She writes for Samhain Publishing, Kensington Aphrodisia and Berkley Heat. Sexy Devil is her first paranormal in print, and she’s working on the sequel right now!

You can learn more about Sasha and her books by surfing her website, www.sashawhite.net

DARK LIES
Valorian Chronicles - Book Two
by Vivi Anna

Available October 1, 2007
Silhouette Nocturne
ISBN-10: 0373617739
ISBN-13: 978-0373617739

What dark secret was she hiding?

When the Otherworld Crime Unit reconvenes to investigate a ritualistic murder, werewolf Jace Jericho can barely set aside his past—and his hatred of humanity—to work with the team’s newest member. As far as Jace is concerned, police rookie Tala Channing has two strikes against her: one, she’s human, and two, something about her drives him wild with desire.

Forced to work side by side with Tala, deep into the witching hours, Jace struggles to keep his primal instincts in check. But when they finally succumb to wild passion, Jace realizes Tala has spun a web of lies. And Tala’s secret now puts his life—and heart—on the line.

REVIEWS

“If it’s a book by Vivi Anna, you just know it’s going to be good. DARK LIES is spectacular, even better than the first book in The Valorian Chronicles!”
- Debbie, CK2KWIPSANDKRITIQUES

ABOUT VIVI

A BAD GIRL at heart, Vivi Anna likes to burn up the pages with her original unique brand of fantasy fiction. Whether it’s in ancient Egypt, or in an apocalyptic future, Vivi always writes fast paced action-adventure with strong independent women that can kick some butt, and dark delicious heroes to kill for.

Once shot at while repossessing a car, Vivi decided that maybe her life needed a change. The first time she picked up a pen and put words to paper, she knew she had found her heart. Within two paragraphs, she realized she could write about getting into all sorts of trouble without suffering the consequences.

When Vivi isn’t writing, you can find her causing a ruckus at downtown bistros, flea markets, or playgrounds.

Websites: www.vivianna.net | www.valorianchronicles.com

Excerpt:
www.valorianchronicles.com/darklies/darklies.php

TROUBLE
by Sasha White

ISBN 9780425217009
Berkley
Available Today!

Samair Jones is bored with her go-nowhere job, and fed up with her two-timing boyfriend. She’s had it up to here with being the pushover. All Samair wants is to let loose, be herself, and live by her own rules.

But it’s only when she meets Valentine Ward, the hot owner of the club Risqué, that the decadent possibilities of answering only to herself become daringly clear. Especially when Valentine is willing to indulge every one of Samair’s fantasies-no strings attached. At least none that Samair can see…

Then she meets Valentine’s ex-wife Vera. She’s powerful, wealthy, jealous and dangerously manipulative. Vera’s about to throw new kink into Samair and Valentine’s games. But this one could be trouble.

ABOUT SASHA WHITE

Sassy women and sexy men are what Canadian author Sasha White’s stories are all about. After fifteen years as a bartender she’s decided the stories in her head needed to be put down for other people to enjoy as well. Gifted with a salacious imagination, Sasha has over a dozen erotic stories published in print or electronically, with many more to come.

REVIEWS

Recommended Read! “Trouble is an awesome story of two people learning to trust and love. Samair and Val are a perfect pair and both characters will have readers panting for more. Ms. White gives the reader everything they want and so much more.”
- Fallen Angel Reviews

“In a market flooded with erotic romance Sasha White easily stands out among the crowd. … Filled with emotion, passion, raw sexuality and wit, I doubt anyone will have any TROUBLE devouring this steamy read.”
- 5 Kisses, Romance Divas

“White’s highly erotic tale is an attention-grabber from page one. The story starts with a scorching encounter between the main characters and keeps the heat level high with a steamy threesome. The heroine’s personality will appeal to the wild side that lurks inside us. All the characters are easy to relate to, and a vicious ex-wife adds plenty of conflict. Other elements keep the tension building, and the plot doesn’t lag anywhere.”
- 4 Stars, Romantic Times Magazine

“TROUBLE is rife with hot sex, rich and compelling true-to-life characters and a story that caught and completely held my attention. Sasha has again managed to pull off a sensual, erotic romance with the sexual and emotional tension building and building throughout the story until its resolution brought a most satisfying afterglow.”
- Maura, Joyfully Reviewed

Website: www.sashawhite.net

Read CHAPTER ONE
Read CHAPTER TWO
Read CHAPTER THREE

And… an excerpt Sasha sent me to share with you:

Hard and Fast
by Lisa Renee Jones

Harlequin Blaze #339
ISBN-10: 037379343X
ISBN-13: 978-0373793433

Buy it Now!

No playing with the players

For Amanda Wright—new reporter on the pro baseball block—this rule is harder to keep than she thought. Especially with the team’s star pitcher, gorgeous Brad Rogers, sending signals her libido can’t possibly miss. How can she indulge her craving for Brad and still prove she can play with the big-league journalists?

From their first illicit kiss, their private ball games lead to delicious pleasure. Then she discovers Brad is hiding a big secret that could make her career—or blow his. And suddenly she has to choose: the best story of her life…or the best sex!

ABOUT LISA

Lisa Renee Jones is an author of paranormal and contemporary romance. After she sold her first novella to Avon in 2006 she followed up by selling four novels to Harlequin as well as selling a novella to Kensington, Berkley, and Pocket. You can find her sizzling romances at Ellora’s Cave as well.

Lisa lives in Austin, Texas where she spends her days writing the dreams playing in her head. Before becoming a writer, Lisa lived the life of a corporate executive, often taking the red eye flight out of town and flying home just in time to make a little league ball game.

Her award winning company LRJ Staffing Services had offices all over Texas and in Nashville and was recognized by Entrepreneur magazine in 1998 as one of the top ten growing women owned businesses.

Over the next year Lisa plans to move to New York just in time for a busy year of book releases.

REVIEWS

“With her press pass, Amanda Wright lives the perfect female fantasy. She’s allowed into baseball players’ locker rooms with full access to hot pitcher Brad Rogers. Brad is attracted to the beautiful reporter, but he’s leery about the press because he has something to hide. His arm has never completely healed after surgery, and as the daughter of a sports doctor, Amanda realizes it right away but won’t report on the injury. She’s also determined not to give in to her attraction to Brad because she doesn’t want to lose her professional reputation. When rumors of steroid use pop up, loyalties become complicated. HARD AND FAST (4), by Lisa Renee Jones, has heart, passion and very hot sex.”
— Romantic Times

“HARD AND FAST just solidifies my opinion of Lisa Renee Jones’ writing ability. She creatively brings to life the wonderful characters of Brad and Amanda. Add in the sleazy persona of Amanda’s sports writing rival and I was enthralled. I love when an author can keep me so focused on their work that I forget everything else. I emphatically recommend reading HARD AND FAST. It is definitely a home run in my book!”
- Natasha, Romance Junkies, 5 Blue Ribbons

WEBSITE: www.lisareneejones.com

Don’t miss this one!! Seriously. Lisa is a wonderful writer. I’ve loved her work for years. Her stories are sexy, hot, and very romantic.

Also, if you haven’t read COMING UNDONE by Stephanie Tyler, what are you waiting for? I loved it. You must read them both!

Into the Darkness
by Delilah Devlin
ISBN: 0061161233
Avon Red
March 27, 2007

After arriving in New Orleans-escaping from a tragic past-the virginal beauty falls victim to a series of strange, unearthly attacks. And for the first time in her life, she aches with sexual desire. Now Natalie is confused, frightened, out of control-desperately struggling to understand a world that is transforming around her. But soon she will be powerful and magnificent in ways she could never have imagined . . .

Detective Rene Broussard knows the hot young woman in despair is trouble. But something about Natalie intrigues and intoxicates the ruggedly handsome Cajun policeman who has come to her rescue in her time of greatest need. And when he inexplicably wakes in bed beside her-both burning with a lust impossible to deny-he doesn’t care that a dark and vengeful enemy has brought them to this moment. All that matters is the irresistible curve of her body, the heat of her passion . . . and the forbidden pleasures the night promises.

With one sharp, sensuous, biting kiss, he will be hers for life . . . and beyond.

Read an excerpt:
www.delilahdevlin.com/books/anthology/intothedarkness-exc.htm

About Delilah Devlin

She’s lived in Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Ireland, but calls Texas home for now. Always a risk taker, she lived in the Saudi Peninsula during the Gulf War, thwarted an attempted abduction by white slave traders, and survived her children’s juvenile delinquency.

Creating alter egos for herself in the pages of her books enables her to live new adventures and chronicle a few of her own (you get to guess which!). Since discovering the sinful pleasure of erotica, she writes to satisfy her need for variety–it keeps her from running away with the Indian working in the cubicle beside her!

Website: www.delilahdevlin.com