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Malia Mallory’s Stop on the Sinful Sirens Giveaway H0p

sinful-sirens2013Welcome hoppers! Thank you for stopping by. Thanks also to our wonderful hosts – Under the Covers Book Blog and Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews.

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I have a special offer for every hopper! My book His Need, Her Desire is currently FREE! Please download your copy at all major eBook retailers. Links can be found here.

Links to all the other sites participating in the hop can be found below.

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All commenters on this blog will be entered into a drawing for a $5 Amazon.com gift card! Be sure to leave your email address.

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What is a Sinful Siren?

I’ll submit that many of my heroines are sexy sirens…in my opinion of course :)

I’ll provide you five snippets from His Desire, Her Surrender regarding my heroine, Tabitha. You tell me … is she a sinful siren?

They are taken out of context, but I think you can use your imagination to figure out what might be happening.

1.  Tabitha smiled. “It would be my pleasure.” All thoughts of self-preservation fled her mind. This was Marcus. He was here, right now. And she needed him.

2.  Tabitha licked her lips. Where to start? The enticing hollow at the base of his neck? His rough jaw, prickly with an early five o’clock shadow? His mouth? She hadn’t forgotten his kisses, deep and probing, his full lips on hers, his warm tongue exploring.

3.  Tabitha quivered, balanced on the precipice between coherent thought and mindless passion.

4.   Dipping her finger into the perfect chocolate mousse, Tabitha brought it to her lips. “This tastes divine. You really should try it.”

5.  Tabitha shivered with reaction. “Never let it be said I wasn’t willing to fulfill your fantasies.”

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Want to see more? His Desire, Her Surrender can be previewed or purchased via the links below!

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Want to Be Lucky in Love? Visit Malia Mallory on the Lucky in Love BlogH0p

Lucky in LoveWelcome hoppers! Thank you for participating in the Lucky In Love BlogHop! Extra special thanks to our wonderful hostess – Carrie Ann Ryan.

There are over 300 participating blogs and two great grand prizes.

1st Grand Prize: A $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card

2nd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!

All commenters on this blog will be entered for a $5 Amazon.com gift card! Don’t forget to leave your email with your comment. (Comment link is at the bottom of the post).

Being Lucky In Love

I admit it – I’ve been lucky enough to find my love, but the journey was long and hard. I’ve given some thought to what makes one “lucky in love” and I think it is finding that person who appreciates what makes you unique. Your quirks are cute and your bad habits no big deal. The question is – where do you find this person? I think that luck in love is like luck in general. It’s said that luck really isn’t random – it’s the intersection of preparation and opportunity. In this case, I think preparation would be being happy with yourself the way you are. If you’ve created a full and interesting life, worked on your issues and are mentally ready – that’s the preparation. Then when the “opportunity” comes by, you’re set. When you go to a dinner party and meet a new person, run into someone repeatedly at the local grocery or get set up – that’s the opportunity. Hopefully the right kind of sparks will fly.

How would you define being lucky in love?

Best wishes from me to you that you will be Lucky in Love this year :)   Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Don’t forget to visit the other sites —-> http://carrieannbloghops.blogspot.com/

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My newest release His Desire, Her Surrender came out last week! Check out the blurb below!His_Desire_Her_Surrender_200x300

His Desire, Her Surrender Blurb

Tabitha Quinn’s Hawaii vacation was anything but ordinary. Dominant billionaire Marcus Granger saved her life, swept her into his bed, and then left her heartbroken. Now she’s back in New York, mourning the man she’s sure she’ll never see again.

Marcus may have left handprints on her skin, but Tabitha’s left handprints on his heart: he tracks her down, and they resume the sizzling affair they began in the islands.

Tabitha belongs to Marcus body and soul in bed, but she worries she doesn’t belong in his high-stakes world. They’ve already dodged a murder attempt, and now Marcus is fighting off a competitor’s takeover. When the rival company obtains critical information, suspicion falls on Tabitha. She has to prove she’s innocent–and worthy to wear Marcus’s collar.

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Want to see an excerpt? Click here!

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His Desire, Her Surrender is available for preview or purchase on the following sites.

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Coming soon to iTunes and Kobo!

10 Naughty New Year Resolutions for the Naughty New Year Blogh0p!

skyenyhopWelcome blog hoppers! Thank you for joining me and OVER 200 other authors and bloggers for this great event. Thanks to our lovely hostess Skye Warren for her organization!

There are prizes up for grabs at every stop and some great GRAND PRIZES -

1) $100 Gift Card to Eden Fantasies

2) Digital Gift Basket of eBooks

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All commenters on this blog will also be entered to win a $5 Amazon.com gift card! Don’t forget to leave your email.

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Ten Naughty New Year’s Resolutions

Today we are going to try a new take on New Year Resolutions. Instead of losing weight or getting the car serviced, let’s come up with some that are easy to get behind.

So, what would be a naughty New Year resolution? Here are a few of my ideas.

1 - Eat a bite of chocolate every day – just a tiny bite won’t hurt :)

2 - Buy something slinky to wear for the significant other.

3 – Take one of those toys out of the drawer…and use it!

4 – Read a spicy book to your partner.

5 – Sleep in the buff.

6 – Send a suggestive text to your partner.

7 – Make a sex date (sounds unromantic but it works and gets your mind in the mood!)

8 – Leave a love post it where your partner will find it.

9 – Wake your partner up in the middle of the night for some action (this works better on the weekend….trust me).

10 – Ask your partner about sexual fantasies and act one out.

What is your contribution for a naughty New Year resolution?

Find the many other great sites particpating in the blog hop here —–> http://www.skyewarren.com/hop/

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My newest release!

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Tabitha Quinn didn’t come to Hawaii to be spanked. But when vacationing businessman Marcus Granger saves her from drowning, they begin an affair that moves from the beach to the bedroom and straight into an experience Tabitha’s never had before: dark-haired, blue-eyed Marcus is a dominant, and spanking is just the beginning. The sex is intense, the emotion even more so, until they both must decide if this is a holiday fling or the real thing.

His Need, Her Desire is available for preview and purchase on the following sites.

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5 Steps to a Happy Black Friday and a Blog H0p with a Kindle, Nook and More

Welcome blog hoppers! It’s Black Friday again! Thank you to Carrie Ann Ryan for hosting this hop. There are over 200 prizes!

We have some GREAT grand prizes today -

1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $75 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!

All commenters on this blog will be entered for a $10 Amazon.com gift card! Don’t forget to include your email.

For a free copy of B is for Beach from The ABCs of Erotica? Sign up for my mailing list here.

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I’m not up for the shopping crush this year, so I have some suggestions for making your day a happy one without shopping.

1.  Don’t Go Shopping.  This is self-explanatory. Unless you want your sexy time to consist of rubbing up against strangers while standing in long lines for items that are probably out of stock, consider alternatives.

2.  Load Up On Sexy Reads.  This is a kind of shopping I can get into! Many promos are going on. Check out titles on Amazon and AllRomance Books in particular. You might get some inspiring ideas for #4 below. (If I may be so bold, consider my new release His Need, Her Desire - see blurb below).

3.  Eat Yummy Thanksgiving Leftovers.  After all the hard work that goes into the preparation of the Thanksgiving Feast, one of the best benefits is getting to eat it all over again without the work.

4.  Spend Quality Time with Your Main Squeeze.  Many people are off work today. Now is a great time to catch up on a little sleep and a little reading (see #2 above). After you are inspired, take your significant other behind closed doors for some “special” quality time.

5.  Spend Time with Family. Today is a great day for family. Whether you want to watch football, watch movies or play video games, there are many fun activities for all ages to enjoy. If it isn’t too cold out, consider a physical activity like touch football on the lawn. Nothing encourages togetherness like . . . well – togetherness!

What do you like to do on Black Friday?

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Keep reading for info about my latest release – His Need, Her Desire.

His Need, Her Desire Blurb

Tabitha Quinn didn’t come to Hawaii to be spanked. But when vacationing businessman Marcus Granger saves her from drowning, they begin an affair that moves from the beach to the bedroom and straight into an experience Tabitha’s never had before: dark-haired, blue-eyed Marcus is a dominant, and spanking is just the beginning. The sex is intense, the emotion even more so, until they both must decide if this is a holiday fling or the real thing.

His Need, Her Desire is available for preview and purchase on the following sites.

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Who Are These Alpha Males? Meet Marcus from His Need, Her Desire #erom #bdsm

Hello blog hoppers and welcome to the Alpha Male Blog Hop. Thanks so much for stopping by! Special thanks go to Carrie Ann Ryan for her wonderful hosting.

This hop is extra exciting with over 200 sites participating and offering prizes. In addition, there are three amazing grand prizes and you have hundreds of chances to enter and win. Visit the other sites via the link at the bottom of this post.

1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet

2nd Grand Prize: A $130 Amazon or B&N Gift Card

3rd Grand Prize: Huge Swag Pack (pictured below)!

All commenters on this blog will be entered to win a $5 Amazon.com gift card in addition to the grand prizes! Don’t forget to leave your email in your comment.

Want a free copy of B is for Beach from The ABCs of Erotica? Sign up for my mailing list here.

Stay tuned below for an excerpt from my newest release – His Need, Her Desire.

Who Are These Alpha Males?

This blog hop comes at a perfect time for me. I just released a new erotic romance entitled His Need, Her Desire. This gives me the opportunity to introduce you to my hero, Marcus, who is the consummate alpha male. Marcus Granger likes to take charge, not only in the boardroom but in the bedroom as well.

He’s met his match in Tabitha Quinn. She’s feisty, funny and more than a little intrigued by Marcus’s dominant nature.

So what makes Marcus an alpha male? Is it his self-confidence? That certainly helps. Is it his inner strength? That’s a good quality. But what delineates the line between a dominant alpha male and an overbearing, obnoxious oaf?

I believe it is the tempering of the personality. Marcus is not only attracted to Tabitha, he cares for her. He’s considerate and thoughtful in his words and actions toward her. His intent is not to use her, but rather to bring them both pleasure and increase their intimacy. Who could argue with that?

What is a characteristic that you find attractive in an alpha male?

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His Need, Her Desire

Blurb

Tabitha Quinn didn’t come to Hawaii to be spanked. But when vacationing businessman Marcus Granger saves her from drowning, they begin an affair that moves from the beach to the bedroom and straight into an experience Tabitha’s never had before: dark-haired, blue-eyed Marcus is a dominant, and spanking is just the beginning. The sex is intense, the emotion even more so, until they both must decide if this is a holiday fling or the real thing.

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Tabitha’s smile grew wide. She held out her hand. “Really, I can’t thank you enough for your help.”

He held her hand in a firm grasp a shade longer than necessary, but Tabitha didn’t mind. She enjoyed looking at him. Though he had probably shaved that morning, an attractive shadow highlighted his chin and strong jawline.

“I’m glad I was in the right place.”

Tabitha released his hand. “So, where’s your sister?”

“My sister? How did you know?”

Tabitha bit her lip. “I’m sorry to say that I eavesdropped a bit. I was sitting near you at dinner last evening.”

“Eavesdropping? That seems extremely naughty.”

Tabitha was caught off guard by the tone of his voice. He was teasing, and yet, there was a thread of authority running through his words. Tabitha tried to suppress a shiver.”Well, sometimes I just can’t help myself.”

Marcus appeared disarmed by her honesty. “Are you traveling with anyone?”

Tabitha gave him a playful look. “Why do you ask?”

Marcus smiled. “Because I’m interested in knowing the answer, of course.”

“Well, if you’re thinking about ditching my body at sea, I’ve got six family members waiting for me in my hotel room upstairs. If you’re thinking about asking me to dinner, there is no reason why you shouldn’t.” Tabitha amazed herself. Where is this coming from? This man brought something out in her. She’d bet those broad shoulders and sexy smile had enticed many a woman.

He laughed. “You have nothing to worry about. I never use force, unless of course, it is desired.”

“Oh?” The truth burst into her mind. It suddenly became clear that he was fishing around a bit. There had been several hints here and there, but it seemed like he might be looking for a certain sort of woman. No, he couldn’t be. I’m imagining things.

“It’s true. I would be pleased if you joined me for dinner this evening.”

Tabitha did a mental fist pump in her mind. Woohoo! Dinner with Gorgeous Guy. “What did you have in mind?”

“Would you be averse to allowing me to surprise you?”

Tabitha hesitated then plunged ahead. “Not at all. It’s clear you have excellent taste.”

Marcus raised an eyebrow. “What makes you say that?”

“Well, we both dined at the same restaurant last night, and I thought it was terrific.”

“Ah, well, my meal was less than pleasant unfortunately.” His tone indicated the subject was off-limits.

“Perhaps it was the company and not the food?”

Marcus laughed. “You are undoubtedly right and surprisingly honest.”

“My mother would say that my tongue is quicker than my brain.”

The corners of Marcus’s mouth lifted. “I’ve always been a fan of quick tongues.”

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His Need, Her Desire is available for preview and purchase on the following sites.

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Look at this UNBELIEVABLE swag pack…wow I’m jealous already!

Gavin from G is for Gigolo Shares His Tips for A Hero’s Blog H0p – #Kindle and More from Over 100 Authors

Welcome!

We’re ready to share our hunky heroes! Starting today and ending on July 31st, over 100 Authors and Bloggers will share their favorite things about romance heroes.

And while we do that, we are EACH doing a giveaway. Yep. There will be over 100 giveaways on each blog hosted by that Author or Blogger. See all the prize details below!

Want a free sample of my work? Get a free copy of B is for Beach from The ABCs of Erotica by signing up for my mailing list here.
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My newest release from The ABCs of Erotica is G is for Gigolo. The hero in this story is Gavin, a male escort. He’s not what you might expect. He’s not only attractive and hot but sensative and intuitive as well. He makes a real connection with Candace, the heroine of the story, and helps her find that sensual side she’s kept buried for so long. Have you ever wondered what a guy might do as he gets ready to go out, especially for this kind of interlude? The story opens from Gavin’s point of view. Please enjoy the excerpt below!

The ABCs of Erotica – G is for Gigolo (Excerpt)

Gavin wasn’t really in the mood today but man, money was money and well, he’d said he would. If he cancelled again, he’d probably blow his shot at future assignments. Actually, he didn’t think he’d accept another after the last time. Shelley, the booker, had insisted she’d make it up to him and this was it. She said this client struck her as a big tipper, and big tippers helped keep the lights on.

He had to get ready. Was it actually possible not to want to masturbate? Okay, no, it really wasn’t. Not for him. Like most men, he’d probably keep his hand on his cock all day if he could. When he had to come to prepare for work, it was still enjoyable yet somehow a little different. Maybe it was because work made masturbating a ‘have to’ and not just a ‘want to.’ It was similar with his clients. Did he enjoy having sex with them? Sure. But, it wasn’t about him, it was about them and he knew it.

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What comes next is too spicy for my blog! If you’d like to preview more, here are the links!

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We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 100 times!

Now what are those prizes?

1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet

2nd Grand Prize: A $50 Amazon or B&N Gift Card

3rd Grand Prize: A Huge Swag Pack!

All commenters on my blog will receive a free eBook and one lucky winner will receive a $5 Amazon gift card (to hopefully go with your new Kindle!).

Don’t forget to check out all the other participating sites linked here!

Malia Mallory Asks What Kind of Hero Do You Prefer? Angels vs. Demons Bloghop – Comment for a Kindle and More #AvDHop

Welcome to the Angels vs. Demons Blog Hop!

Many thanks to our hostesses Carrie Ann Ryan and Leia Shaw.

Over 100 authors are participating with prizes. The grand prizes are a Kindle Touch and a $60 gift certificate. Just comment to be entered!

All commenters on my blog will receive a FREE ebook! Don’t forget to include your email address.

If you’d like a free sample of my work, just join my mailing list and I’ll email you a copy of B is for Beach from The ABCs of Erotica.

Keep reading below for an excerpt from my work in progress, Clockwork Caning, a steampunk erotica novella.

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What Kind of Hero Do You Prefer – Angel or Demon?

Lately, readers have a wide array of choices when it comes to romance and erotica sub-genres. Every flavor of paranormal romance from werewolves to vampires and angels to demons is available. In fact, there are so many entertaining and well-written stories, it’s hard to choose.

Since our blog hop addresses angels and demons, let’s narrow our focus to those archetypes. A demon would seem to be the classic bad boy alpha male. Bad boys can be very enticing, as they tend to have strong personalities and a lot of attitude.

On the flipside is our angel. Like any other hero, he has inner strength. He is characterized by his code of honor and his actions.

These are just two possible interpretations. What would you choose – angel or demon? What would be his defining characteristic?

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Excerpt from WIP – Clockwork Caning (unedited)

Nigel’s fingers moved to her coiffure and he began to remove her hairpins one by one, dropping them on the cushion. Soon her hair tumbled down in thick waves over her shoulders and back.

Nigel’s thumbs trailed lightly over Eloise’s cheekbones. “You are so very lovely.” He cupped her jaw in his hand and leaned in. This time when his lips met hers, Eloise was prepared for the jolt. She opened her lips and invited him inside. Nigel accepted the invitation and plunged his tongue deep in her mouth.

Eloise moaned. The feelings that Nigel was inciting in her body were new and unfamiliar but not unwelcome. Why had no one told her? She could only suspect that this knowledge, if freely available, would lead even more couples to anticipate their marriage vows. If she had known before that Nigel could make her feel like this, she surely could not have resisted the temptation.

Nigel pulled back and Eloise protested with a sound of distress. “Don’t worry, my dear, I simply want to introduce you to another delight.”

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It’s a Bloghopping Summer at The ABCs of Erotica Blog – Contribute Your Thoughts for a Nook, eBooks, GCs and More!

Hello Bloghoppers!

Here are three great opportunities to win prizes and have fun. Prizes include a Nook, a 40 book gift basket, a $100 gift certificate and much more! All commenters get a free ebook from me.

Comment to win and don’t forget your email. Share your favorite characters, your tips for sex on the beach and contribute to my one-line-at-a-time story.

Just click the photos to go to my main post for each contest.

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