A Saturday Splash!!

Just a little pic to bring some coolness to your scorching summer - or vice-versa! :)

Love,
Ashen

Goodbye Google Friend Connect - Let's join up on Networked Blogs!

Hi there, all my wonderful followers on Google Friend Connect! The times, they are a'changin', as Bob Dylan once sang, and at the end of this month, Google Friend Connect will be disappearing!!!

 

SHRIEK!!!!!!

 

So, I am asking all of you to follow me on Networked Blogs, so you can always get your fix of Ash!!

 

Just click on the Follow This Blog button in the Networked Blogs gadget at the right side of this web page, and we can stay connected for those wonderful tales of smut and mystery!

 

And that will be just wonderful!!

 

Lots of Love!

Ashen xxx

 

Naughty Delights Guest Blog!

Today I am honoured to share my blog with my friends, the wonderful (and very HOT!) Kameron Brook and her partner in crime (among many other things! :) ), Dirk Tyler, authors of the deliciously sinful Naughty Delights:

 

Here's an enticing excerpt to whet your appetites, you lucky people!! :)

 

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This is it, Elizabeth thought as she pushed through the door to deliver a large batch of chocolate and vanilla sugar cookies to the display case. It was grand opening day for Guilty Pleasures, and she couldn’t be more excited or more nervous. Years of scrimping and saving had accumulated to this day. In a matter of minutes the bakery would be open for business, and their city would officially have their first taboo sweet shop.

Elizabeth took one final look around, making sure everything was perfect, when Felicia, her business partner and friend, appeared next to her, chomping on a fornication cookie.

Out of all the sugary creations crafted for the shop, Elizabeth and Felicia would agree these were the most fun to develop. They spent many wine-filled nights brainstorming and researching ideas for the inserts.

“What’s it say, babe?” Elizabeth asked, nodding toward the paper in Felicia’s hand.

Felicia laughed and read the naughty message, "Two heads are better than one, but three, now that’s what I call a party!" As she tucked the paper into her back pocket, she asked, “I forget. Was this yours or mine?”

“I actually think your man deserves credit for this one.” Grinning, Elizabeth grabbed the sampler plate off the counter and walked toward the front door, turning to take one final look around before the place filled up. She couldn't be any prouder of the decor in her little slice of heaven. She glanced to her left and smiled proudly as she admired the photos on the wall. 

The food photographer they had hired did a fantastic job capturing the beauty and sexiness of several corset cakes available for purchase. But the icing on the cake, so to speak, was the mural to the right of the entrance. A local artist painted "What Are Your Guilty Pleasures" but the letters were actually naked people in compromising naughty positions.

Felicia giggled. “Oh yeah, it’s all coming back to me now. We definitely drank way too much that night.”

Nodding in agreement, Elizabeth turned on the neon sign and opened the doors for business.

Already, a few eager customers were waiting by the window. They actually applauded when Elizabeth stepped out of the shop door. She greeted them with a smile and offered them their choice of iced cocks or boobs. She wasn’t surprised the guests blushed when they made their selection and bit into the cookie. She expected to witness many rosy cheeks in the hours ahead of them—giggles too.

As the streets began to fill up with people going to work, Elizabeth tried to coax even more passersby into the shop with her funny shout-outs such as: “I bet our peckers taste as good as your man’s. No wait, even better!” And, “Our breasts are fantastic and all natural.” All the while she held up a naughty treat.

After the bell dinged behind her a couple dozen times, she realized the humorous approach to draw in customers was working like a charm. Now with them inside, she had no doubt every person who’d entered the shop erected from her dreams would be a repeat customer. And with this thought, she knew the many dinners of Ramen noodles were well worth the discomfort it cost her over the years.

 

You can get a copy of Naughty Delights on Amazon.com

OR

Get a copy on Goodreads!

 

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Follow Kam and Dirk on their blog at http://www.dirkandkam.com

or on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DirkandKam

 

And you can keep up with their publications at their Goodreads pages:

Kameron:http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5781386.Kameron_Brook

Dirk:http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5120666.Dirk_Tyler

OR

At their Amazon Author pages:

Kameron:http://amazon.com/author/kameronbrook

Dirk:http://www.amazon.com/Dirk-Tyler/e/B00A8IDHMC/

 

Lots of love and good wishes for your success, Kam and Dirk!

 

Ashen

Sunday Sighting

Just thought I'd share a little pic to brighten up our Sunday! :)

Summer's here - at last!!

Love,
Ashen xxx

Jaded and Faded Blog Tour

I'm Scarlett Ryan.

Yes, THAT Scarlett Ryan.

I live an extraordinary life: millionaire rock star, owner of exotic cars, pictures of me in every magazine, millions of fans, and a name that is recognized world wide. It's supposed to be my dream come true. But, my life IS a fantasy, and I want real. I want exciting. I want... NORMAL. So, I moved from California to Florida, hoping to obtain some normalcy. Instead I find...

Stephan Montgomery.

He's an arrogant jerk. Seriously, I hate him. I swear if he tells me one more blonde joke, I will punch him... again... Unfortunately I can't stop thinking about him, or his gorgeous green eyes. Trust me, I know that he's bad for me. If only my heart would listen.
I also find out that my parents have kept a LIFE CHANGING secret from me. I need to know the truth.

The harder I strive for normal, the stranger things seem to get.

 

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My Review:

 

As you may have already guessed, Jaded tells the first part of 19-year old Scarlett's story - her attempt to live an almost normal life, despite being a popular rock star, living the high, if not always satisfying, life in California.  The life she had hoped she would be leading leaves her feeling empty and alone, and, in an attempt to get a different, more wholesome perspective, she jaunts off to Florida.  When she meets the irresistible Stephan, and learns that her folks have been less than honest about a major aspect of their lives together, she soon realises that things are going to keep moving farther and farther away from the normal she so desperately seeks.

 

This is a well-written and entertaining story, with enough twists and angst to keep the reader flipping the pages. One thing I always look for is good editing - it makes a story flow so much better!  Mercy and her editor have done a great job here, with only minor flaws, so the story moves at a good pace, and Mercy keeps you involved in Scarlett's predicaments as the plot develops into the edgy ending that primes you for Faded - the second part of the Rock Star trilogy.

 

 

Get Jaded at AMAZON : BARNES & NOBLE : SMASHWORDS

 

 

Win a copy and swag bag: US Jaded Rafflecopter Giveaway

Win a copy: International Copies Giveaway

 

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Faded - Part 2 of The Rock Star Trilogy

 

I left Hope - the only place I've ever felt at home. So now what?  Where do I go from here?

 

When I left, I didn't just leave my home. I left my friends, my sisters, and Stephan...I just found them. I can't lose them now.

 

I know that I want to do MY music. I need to remember WHY I wanted to play music in the first place. And the only way to get that is by firing my dad, but that may be harder than I thought.

 

On top of everything, I now have cameras following me around everywhere. Even my own home isn't safe anymore.

I've come to realize that normal will never be an option for me.

 

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Meet Mercy Amare:

 

I am a YA / NA author of the books: Don't Tell, You Got Me, and the Rock Star Trilogy: Jaded, Faded and Hated. I have a slight addiction to the TV series Pretty Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries. I'm 23 years old, and I currently live in St Louis, with my husband of 2 years.

 

Author Links:

 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mercy-Amare/466953106650292

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MercyAmare 

Website: http://www.mercyamare.com

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6464549.Mercy_Amare

 

Happy Reading y'all!

 

Love,

Ashen

Sunday Snapshot...

Just thought I'd share an interesting art photo, to brighten up our Sunday, and get us in the mood for another week at the RLJ's!

 

 

 

Let's all have a hot, sexy, and creative week!

 

Love

Ashen

 

Spring Fever Reads Giveaway!

Hi there, y'all!

 

Welcome to my tiny part of the Spring Fever Reads Giveaway Event - April 12th and 13th, 2013!

 

 

Recently I found myself chatting with a number of like-minded authors, and we asked ourselves: What can we do to celebrate Spring with our readers? And that is how the idea for the Spring Fever Reads Giveaway was born! We are over 30 authors, giving away a ton of PRIZES!!! Keep reading to find out what they are!

 

Spring Fever Reads Giveaway Event

 

Have you joined our event of Facebook yet? Please take a moment to do so, and invite your friends, too! We are using the event page to highlight the books that are being given away on our blogs. We're also having some games you can play to earn additional entries in the giveaways. Come on over so you don't miss out on anything!

 

Click here for the link to the Facebook event!

 

Free Books and Book Prizes!

 

We have over 40 books either available FREE, or being offered as prizes. On my blog, I have 1 free and 4 books you can win copies of! So let's get started with THE FREEBY!!

 

Fly Birdie by Jo Robinson

 

 

Hannah's life has given her no reason to be anything but bitter and afraid. She tries to hold on to her sanity as her life spirals further into superstition and dread, until a small averted tragedy leads to the melting of her heart, and teaches her how to love.

 

You can get a copy of Fly Birdie here on Amazon.com!

 

You can find our more about Jo at the following links:

 

Twitter: @jorobinson176

Pininterest: http://pinterest.com/jorobinson176/pins/
Website: http://africolonialstoties.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/J-C-Robinson/405248799532723?ref=hl
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Jo-Robinson/e/B009JB6IAW/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/JoRobinson

 

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And - leave a comment below, and I will draw for 10 free copies of The Great Rite of the Golden Coven!!

Uncover the ancient secrets of a true Romany Chohawni coven as they undertake the most special Great Rite of their lives! Guided by a mysterious and legendary Dark Grimoire, join them as they learn the true jinnepen (wisdom) of their Romany way, and understand what it really means to be gueri!

Contains scenes of nudity and sexuality.

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Now let's see the books you can enter our competitions for:

Sacrifice of Innocence by Allison Cosgrove
 

A cult has been killing children for its rituals and only one cop knows who they are. Detective Stan Brookshire knows but his past keeps people from believing in him. Can he rise above the stigma that shrouds his past and stop a cult from taking yet another innocent child from her mother’s arms before it’s too late?

Enter the raffle below to win a copy of Sacrifice of Innocence

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Sacrifice of Innocence is also available on Amazon at the link here

And you can learn more about Allison at the following links:

 

Website: http://stanbrookshire.com/
Twitter: @alleycat34
SOI FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacrifice-of-Innocence/189484287742684
Allison's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonMCosgrove

 

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Doctor, Doctor by Lelani Black

Diagnosis heartburn! A bachelor MD's orderly life is turned upside down by his temporary housekeeper who gives him fever, heartburn, and a bad case of lust-itis. (Multi-cultural romance) **This story contains a high level of sensuality**

Enter the raffle below to win a copy of Doctor, Doctor:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Doctor, Doctor is also available on Amazon at the link here!

You can learn more about Lelani at the following links:

Twitter: @lelaniblack https://twitter.com/lelaniblack
Website: http://www.lelaniblack.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lelani-Black/292526715027
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Lelani-Black/e/B005DF36FS/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1361815035&sr=8-2-ent
Goodreads Author Page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4022474.Lelani_Black

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Angela's Siren Awakening by D J Shaw

Angela was just a well-mannered woman, trying to get on with life. Then she met Rafe and things began to change. He introduced her to another side of life, one that she didn’t find very appealing. After she breaks free of him, she is introduced to the supernatural world, only to find out that she has some ties to that as well.
Enter Daryl, the yummy demon who has arrived to help her exact her revenge. Will she survive learning who she really is?

Enter the raffle below for a chance to win Angela's Siren Awakening:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Angela's Siren Awakening is also available on Amazon at the link here!

You can learn more about DJ Shaw at the links below:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorDJShaw
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/lovelyvisions/
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/WiccanLies
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/djshaw
Goodreads Author Page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5753289.D_J_Shaw
Author Blog: http://dj-shaw.blogspot.com/

 

 

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The Unseen Promise by Ellen Mae Franklin

Set on the world Tarkeenia, this story marks the struggle between god and man, magic and indefinable evil. Monsters walk the shadows and the tip of balance between dark and light, good and evil. Even on a good day, living is tenuous.

Strangers become friends, uneasy alliances are tainted by betrayal and self gain. Unlikely heroes salvage what they can, in a world on the brink of chaos.

Flesh eating Specks, turn the living to dust, Murrdocks and Dwarves, Benzines and Magi all strive to make do in a world bubbling with wild magic. Will Tarkeenia survive the tug and pull of the very spoilt and the very wicked? Will those lost to the dark, find a way back to the light? Is it possible to forget, or forgive and begin again? All these questions and more are answered in this first book, as the reader walks Tarkeenia’s many paths.

Enter the raffle below for a chance to win a copy of The Unseen Promise:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

The Unseen Promise is also available on Amazon at the link here!

You can find out more about Ellen Mae at the links below:

Website: www.theunseenpromise.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/TheUnseenPromise

Blog site: www.theunseenpromise.blogspot.com.au

Twitter: www.twitter.com/carolbondauthor

Booksie Author Page www.booksie.com/chocolategirl46

Weebly Page: http://authorsfoodcourt.weebly.com/carol-bond.html

 

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AND NOW - THE BIG PRIZE

Yes - you could win a Kindle Fire!!! Just enter the raffle below for a chance to read all of these books on your own, brand new Kindle Fire!

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

And there's a whole lot more books and goodies to be had at the other Authors blogs below:

 

Kristine Cayne: http://kristinecayne.blogspot.com/
Dana Mason: http://danamasonromance.com/blog
Patricia Macias: http://ptmacias.blogspot.com/
Martha Emms:  http://marthaemms.blogspot.com/
Beverley Preston: http://beverleypreston.wordpress.com/
Dana Delamar: http://danadelamar.blogspot.com/
Karli Rush: http://rushbound.blogspot.com/
Kym Grosso: http://kymgrosso.com/
Allison Cosgrove: http://stanbrookshire.com/

And there you have it!! Let's all have a wonderful Spring Fever Reads Giveaway weekend!!

Love
Ashen

 

 

 

The Great Rite of the Golden Coven

AVAILABLE ON AMAZON NOW!



Uncover the ancient secrets of a true Romany Chohawni coven as they undertake the most special Great Rite of their lives! Guided by a mysterious and legendary Dark Grimoire, join them as they learn the true jinnepen (wisdom) of their Romany way, and understand what it really means to be gueri!

 

Enjoy!
Ashen
 

The Best Beach View Ever!!!

This is the ONLY way to view the beach!! :)

 

Great Rite - The Rejected Cover

I just thought I'd share with you all the original cover for The Great Rite of the Golden Coven. I would have loved to use this cover, but it would have failed the Amazon Purity Test for a good and wholesome Erotic cover!!

 

 

I guess you can see why they might have been a little upset by my efforts at producing a nice, enticing cover for my little short story. The final version is very enticing, too, but in a much more subtle way.

 

The blurb for the story kind of helps, to:

 

Uncover the ancient secrets of a true Romany Chohawni coven as they undertake the most special Great Rite of their lives! Guided by a mysterious and legendary Dark Grimoire, join them as they learn the true jinnepen (wisdom) of their Romany way, and understand what it really means to be gueri!

 

The Great Rite of the Golden Coven hits Amazon very, very soon!! :)

 

I can't wait to share it with you all! :D

 

Love

Ashen