CROSSOVER - New Release from Paige Matthews

I am more than honoured to bring to you today the latest release from best-selling BDSM Romance author Paige Matthews.  CROSSOVER is the second story in the Double Cross series of novels, surrounding the trials and tribulations of the immensely popular rock group Double Cross and its erstwhile members.

Crossover tells the story of the group's drummer, Gabriel Cross, and revolves around the unresolved relationship between him and the woman who broke his heart six years before the story starts. Paige does a marvellous job of keeping the reader engrossed in the tension-filled present of the story while bringing all the life-altering pathos from the past back into the lives of the members of the band. 

Blurb from Amazon.com:

Secrets Can Destroy. Can they overcome theirs?

Faith Maguire has spent the last six years traveling the world running from her past and the secret she hides. After finding her fiancé cheating on her in Milan, Faith heads home to Fuquay Varina, NC. Faith plans to lick her wounds and take some time off until she is offered a position documenting the upcoming tour for Double Cross.

Gabe Cross has spent the last six years trying to forget the girl that broke his heart. As Gabe prepares for another three months on tour, he’s ready to do whatever he needs to do to keep the hurt and pain buried in women and booze. The plan was concrete until she shows up on tour.

Faced to confront the hurt and pain six years forgotten - Gabe and Faith must learn how to move on from their pasts in order to have a future, but will their secrets prevent them from having their second chance?

And here's a scintillating excerpt to whet your appetite!

Once inside the room, that familiar tension was back. We stood looking at each other again. I watched as he let go of the luggage and walked toward me. I stood frozen in my spot. His hands took my bag and placed it on the couch before circling around my waist. He pulled me close and I could feel his erection against my pelvis.

“You make me so angry! And in the next breath, I want to fuck you so bad,” he said as his lips grazed against mine. All rational thoughts left in that minute. My hands found their way to Gabe’s hips as he crushed his mouth down on mine. The feel of him against me made my body weak. It had been so long since we’d been together. My lips parted and allowed him deeper penetration of my mouth. Our tongues danced with one another.

Gabe’s hands ran up under my shirt pushing it off and over my head. I heard him growl as he pulled away. I ran my nails across his washboard abs. Before I knew it, I was pinned on the couch. Gabe had one knee between my legs as he took my mouth again.

“Faith…” he moaned against my lips.

“Gabriel…” I moaned back. We were lost in the moment that we didn’t hear the knocking on the door until it became a loud banging.

“Open up man! I know you are in there.” I could hear Jax yelling from the opposite side of the door. Gabe pulled back quickly and walked to the door, adjusting himself in the process. He bent down and picked up my shirt, throwing it at me. I threw it on as he opened the door.

“What?” The husky voice barked out.

“Have you seen my sis-“ Jax stopped mid sentence when he saw me.

“Right over there.” Gabe pointed in my direction.

“I didn’t interrupt anything, did I?” He looked between the two of us.

“Nope.” Gabe grabbed his sunglasses and stormed off, leaving Jax and me alone.

I stood up and walked to my luggage.

“Are you sure I didn’t interrupt anything?” he asked me again.

“Nope,” I responded sounding like Gabe.

“Then why is your shirt inside out?” he laughed.

“Fuck you, Jax.”

And here's the buy link on Amazon.com, so fill yer boots! Crossover - Double-Cross-Novel

About the awesome Paige Matthews...

 I am Paige Matthews. I have been writing and reading since I was able to pick up a pen and read a book. I can't even begin to list the amounts of book that I've devoured over the course of my life; from the Babysitter's Club to R.L.Stein to the classics and the novels of my degrees. Recently, I have been focusing both my writings and my readings in erotica, BDSM and contemporary romance. And no, Fifty Shades of Grey did not get me on the BDSM bandwagon. If anything it opened the idea up more to me, but alas I have my own opinions on the trilogy.

I am trying to focus my writings on the emotional aspects of the erotic world, the emotional bondage of BDSM. I am interested in what makes people want to be dominant or submissive, the connection, etc. But I do like to read about a good flogging and bondage story too, the smuttier the better. :)

I live in New England with a wonderful family that keeps me busy when I am not at my day job or writing. I hope you enjoy your stay.

And I had the temerity to have Paige answer a few questions, too:

1) Do you like public speaking? No, I hate it, and my epic fail at my first public reading put people to sleep! Screw me!

2) Why do you write?  I write because it's therapeutic to me, and because I want to help women live out their fantasies, even if only just for the time they have my books open or on their electronic devices.

3) Why should your readers read Crossover?  Because it features an alpha hot, yet soft hearted drummer trying to get over a Broken Heart! And because I said so :)

4) What is your favorite thing to do when you're not writing? I like to spend time with my family, hanging out in NYC and writing!

5) What have your influences been with your writing?  I am a big Victorian Literature fan - I love Bronte, Hardy, Shaw, Ibsen - okay some of them will not be considered Victorian - but I liked the real and raw takes on the world at the time!

Here's some stalker links to follow to keep up with all of Paige's activities:

Facebook/Twitter/Website/Blog/Goodreads

Now go and buy Crossover, and the rest of Paige's books, and have a very hot time reading them!

Love,
Ashen xxx

HEAT WAVES - COVER REVEAL!!

Hi there, y'all!! I hope you're all looking forward to a wonderful summer. I know I am, after this GD awful winter we've been inflicted with! :)

 So - in order to celebrate the upcoming pleasure and passions of sunshine and sex - yes, I said it! - I and a few friends of mine are putting out a steamy, scintillating collection of short stories guaranteed to keep you sizzling!

 

With the weather heating up for the summer, let the stories within this book propel the temperature a bit higher.

Heat Waves is a summer themed anthology comprised of eight stories that come to life by allowing your inner desires to run free with the power of the written word blended with your naughty imagination.

 Join eight authors as they take you on an erotic journey that will have you withering in your seat.

We hope you enjoy all of the stories and, who knows, you might find your next favourite author.

And, of course, I'll let you all know as soon as it's available! :)

Now - back to Sun day chores!!

Love,
Ashen xxx

Crossroads by Paige Matthews...

Hi there, y'all! Here's a little snippet about Crossroads, the newest erotic romance from the incredibly talented Paige Matthews, who brought us the scintillating Devoured Club series of BDSM novels.

 

 

Synopsis:

Everyone finds themselves at a crossroads in their life.

Caleb Cross is not your typical front man. His is not the bad boy, partying, love ‘em and leave ‘em persona, although his public image states otherwise. Being the lead singer of the popular rock band Double Cross, there are a lot of things the fans and the public do not know about Caleb. Sure, he likes to have a little fun now and again, but after a publicity stunt goes wrong, he is determined to shed the ultra-bad boy image.

 

Katherine "Kat" Summers is not a typical woman. Not a girl who gets star struck or easily impressed, Kat is content with being herself and who she is. When Kat's company is hired by Caleb Cross to rebrand him, she finds herself re-evaluating everything she knows about herself and about her life. Trying to maintain who she is against what she begins to desire, proves to be difficult for her.

For Caleb, hiring a new publicist to help reshape his image was the easy part. What he didn’t count on was being reunited with the one girl that made him question everything about himself. He’s forced to confront himself once more, in order to learn what he truly wants, and who he truly is.

Buy Links:

Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/388880

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/crossroads-41

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HDFVYTQ

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HDFVYTQ

Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00HDFVYTQ

Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/crossroads-paige-matthews/1117730538?ean=2940149099559

And here's a little excerpt, to whet your appetite! :)

The bath water had turned lukewarm and I decided it was time to get out. I dried myself off and dressed into a pair of bed shorts and tank top. I was just getting into bed when I heard my cell phone ring; the personal one, not the work one. Only a few people in my world had access to that number; my father, Margaret and my best friend Carly.

“Hello,” I said without even looking at the caller id.

“Well, well, well, such an informal greeting for your new client.” The voice froze me. Caleb! How the hell does this man keep wiggling his way into my life?

“How did you get this number? No one has this number,” I said as I started to pace my bedroom, trying to keep my voice low.

“Your father. I want access to you, and I will have it. Now, Kat…”

“Katherine. My name is Katherine,” I interrupted him.

“Katherine,” he purred. I swore my pussy clenched at the sound. Jesus. Why does he do this to me?
 

“What do you want, Mr. Cross? It is nearly midnight and I was about to go to bed.” My fingers were drumming against my thigh as I waited for his answer, wearing a path in my carpet.

“Just to hear your voice, Kat. I mean Katherine.”

What the fuck kind of game are you playing Mr. Cross?” My patience was wearing thin. I was exhausted and not in the mood to deal with his mind games.

“Caleb. You will call me Caleb, understood?” There was a change in the intensity of his voice.
 

“Mr…Caleb, what are you trying to accomplish?” I took a deep breath trying to calm my nerves; my fingers still drumming away.
 

“Just to get to know my new publicist.” His voice deepened now and I wondered what he was thinking about. I heard some voices in the background and then the covering of the phone. Fuck this.
 

“Well, you can call between the hours of eight a.m. and five p.m. for those conversations. I have to go.”
 

“You are my publicist and I will have access to you whenever I want.” The voices in the background got louder and I could make out they were female.
 

“You know what Caleb. Fuck you. How dare you call me at this hour when you clearly are busy? Goodnight!” I hung up before I could hear his response. Who the hell did he think he was?

My phone rang back immediately. I denied the call and proceeded to turn it off, along with my work phone. Any emergencies could be handled in the morning. I wasn’t ready for the shit storm Caleb Cross was going to bring to my life.

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Author Stalker Links:

You can catch up with Paige at the links below:
 

Facebook/Twitter/Website/Blog/Goodreads:

Paige's bio:  

 

I grew up in a small, idyllic affluent town in the Western part of Connecticut, USA. The town definitely did not match my personality. My high school years were filled with the proverbial teenage fun, although not too much by me. I stayed close to home and pursued my B.A. in English Comparative Literature from a local college and then continued on for my M.A in English Professional Writing. I have always had a love for reading and literature and only furthered that during my studies. During my M.A. studies I decided it was time to challenge myself and work in a field that I have long admired and dreamt off: being a writer.

Having entered the lifestyle a few years ago, I write erotica with a preference toward BDSM themes. I enjoy exploring the emotional connection and emotions behind the D/s relationship, and why we like what we like.

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So there you have it, folks!

Get Crossroads while it's on sale, for a really great read!

 

Love,

Ashen xxx

Dominate Me - Cover reveal

I think I'm a little late with this one, but here goes:

 

Synopsis:

Devlin Fitzpatrick is a man of few words. Usually. An expert in surveillance and security, and a Dominant at Devoured, Devlin is known for his authoritative ways. After making the decision to observe rather than participate, and hiding from feelings and desires only few know about, Devlin throws himself into his work, and away from the practice of the lifestyle - that is, until he meets Ally. A chance encounter sets a new fire burning inside of Devlin - one that, up until then, has been absent. But, just as their relationship flares, a face from Devlin’s past returns, re-igniting long-subdued desires.

Ally O’Conner was not looking for a man - especially one like Devlin. Yet, the mysterious, gorgeous, and dominant stranger becomes the one person Ally didn’t know she was seeking. As Devlin opens Ally’s world up to hidden emotions and uncharted desires, Ally quickly finds herself falling, even though she knows Devlin is hiding something from her: desires or needs she is unsure of. When a stranger calls, looking for Devlin’s help, Ally begins to fear the worst as he begins to pull away.

Aiden MacCarrick has spent the last few years bouncing from place to place - drumming up work wherever he can. After a job gone wrong, Aiden finds himself on the wrong side of the bullet. With no other choice, Aiden reaches out to the one person he knows can help him.

As Devlin works to clear Aiden of a misunderstanding, and save his life in the process, the three of them are entwined in a foreign world of deep desires, unbidden wants and uncharted feelings. Can they find a happy resolution to their desperate situation, or will their emotions dominate them?

 

Add Dominate Me to your Goodreads TBR list today!

Love,
Ashen xxx

Other Systems - Elizabeth Guizzetti - Book Review

Having been dragged up on science fiction and epic fantasy, I tend to keep my eyes open for any promising new authors in those genres. I do that so I don't inadvertently miss something really impressive, or inspirational, or exciting.  Other Systems by Elizabeth Guizzetti is all of those - and more. I truly believe she is one of the greatest new talents in science fiction today - and here is why...

Science fiction is both one of the most difficult and one of the most maligned genres in which an author can work. Why do I say that? Because the task of the author has additional multiple challenges that other genres don't have. Biggest of these, and usually the most ridiculed, is the ability to make and keep the "science" believable, understandable, and realistic within given laws of astrophysics. Fail on any of these three facets, and your readers will lose interest, and your critics lambast you with your egregious errors.

 

Then there is the challenge of building and populating not one, but multiple "worlds", and keeping each one distinct enough to avoid confusion and make them interesting enough to register with the reader. The term "worlds" here doesn't just mean different planets, because, essentially, every space craft out there is its own unique world, with different "lands" - bridge, engine room, labs, sick bays - did you ever watch Star Trek? Novelists in other genres usually only have one world to deal with - Earth.

 

And then there is the back story and plot. Yes - these are challenges for all novelists, but it's very easy for the sci-fi author to compromise on the quality and scope of their storylines by getting too involved in their other challenges, resulting in a weak plot strung together on the other elements.

 

In Other Systems, Elizabeth Guizzetti brings all of these facets, and more, together in a superb new masterpiece of the genre. Her world-building skills are phenomenal, as she takes us to not just one or two, but a whole series of new and unique worlds, some highly populated with homo sapiens and various descendant species, and others populated with true alien life-forms. Then there is her science - sharp, detailed, deep, and understandable. Yes, there's the jargon - but it's kept to a minimum, and what is there is clearly explained so the reader doesn't feel either overwhelmed OR under-informed. These achievements alone make the story interesting and complex.

 

And then we have the story itself. This builds on themes introduced by Arthur C. Clarke (yes - it's that good) in The Songs of Distant Earth, dealing with the interactions between new worlds populated by Humankind on their exodus from an otherwise compromised home planet, and that home planet. On a hugely over-populated Earth, we meet Abby Boyd Lei and her family, whose daily routines are suddenly disrupted by the arrival of a fleet of transport ships from the distant colony of Kipos, where they are seeking a huge influx of human genome in order to prevent their civilization from dying out. Abby and her siblings and friends are sold a story of a wonderful new life, that will give them the opportunity to grow and develop in a rich, new world that will provide them all the pleasures and joys they could never hope to find on the over-crowded, decaying Earth.

 

As is to be expected, the reality is far from the truth. After their sub-light speed voyage to Kipos, Abby is ruthlessly torn from her younger sister, and her brother and friend are no where to be seen. She is taken by one of the elite families of the civilization, as breeding stock, and is abused and humiliated, kept in a drugged and duped state. I will not detail all of Abby's horrors here - buy the book if you want to know the full story - but she eventually escapes to join a deep space exploration ship, and build her way into their lives and their love, showing her true worth.  This part of the book is reminiscent of Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis, as we encounter numerous new worlds and new life forms, all the while with the spectre of betrayal or discovery, which would send her back to Kipos, and the life she had escaped from - or worse.

 

Guizzetti's writing is stimulating and interesting, and her ability to knit all of her back stories together is both skillful and inspiring. Her story brings us back to the considerations that will be faced by a future, aging, over-populated Earth, and the achievements, and the perils, that await us. A wonderful, wonderful book, well worth the read.

NEW RELEASE! CRASHED - Dawn Robertson

Hi everyone!

Today I am happy to spotlight CRASHED, a new release by the talented Dawn Robertson!

 

 

One Thing Emily Taylor has always longed for is a happily ever after. After a series of losses, betrayals, and a few crap-tastic dating experiences, she has settled into a simple life which includes little more than her cat, work, and a foul-mouthed best friend. Then, she meets Avery....

Avery Martin is a simple man, a country boy at heart who is working at his dream job as a fireman. When he responds to a nasty car accident, he is immediately taken with the petite blonde he finds pinned in the wreckage. Crossing professional lines, he strikes up a friendship with her.

But can they settle for friendship when their forever is staring them in the face?

Or will an ex with a vendetta drive them apart?

**Contains: Adult Content and Some Explicit Scenes

 

Buy your copy here: http://www.amazon.com/Crashed-Dawn-Robertson-ebook/dp/B00HL2MGPM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388955923&sr=8-3&keywords=dawn+Robertson

Join Dawn Robertson and Beau Coup Publishing for the release party of the steamy fire fighter romance, Crashed!  Monday January 13, 2014 at 9:00 pm est

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/194476430742241/

 

 

Dawn Robertson

 Books Available Now Crashed:  http://amzn.to/1a8lroM

Hers (#1): http://amzn.com/B00FS2WBFM
Finding Willow (Hers #2): http://amzn.com/B00GXKIC8S
Kink the Halls (Hers #3): http://amzn.com/B00H1AIHIO

 

Coming in 2014:

Take Me Out – Coming Spring 2014 from Beau Coup Publishing

This Girl Stripped (Hers #4) – Coming March 2014
His (Hers #5) – Coming Summer 2014

Uncomplicated (A Vegas Girls Novella) – Coming Summer 2014

 

Dawn Online:

Website: http://eroticadawn.com
Facebook: http://facebook.comauthordawnrobertson
Twitter: http://twitter.com/eroticadawn
Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/dawnrobertson

 

About Dawn:

          Dawn Robertson is a twenty-something romance author and mother. She lives in sunny senior-citizen packed Florida, where she wrangles her kids, and Pitbull puppy.

          Dawn can normally be found swearing like a sailor, making late night drive-thru appearances, arguing with her kids (or being run over by their power wheels), reading a steamy romance while hiding in her bathroom, writing her little heart out on her laptop (or dragging her Macbook to the Genius bar praying they can save her latest work in progress), or sipping on a smoothie. She loves to hear from her fans, readers, and authors alike. Feel free to drop her a message.

          Dawn rarely takes life seriously, so be sure to expect heavy sarcasm from her. She is also the life of the party, so be sure to meet up with her at one of the many author events she will be attending in the next couple months. Buy her a shot of whiskey, and she will love you for life.

 

Happy reading, y'all!

 

Love,

Ashen xxx

 

Sexy Holiday Bites - Anthology of Erotica

So, one of my compadres in smut, the delightful Suzy Ayers, had an idea for an Anthology of Erotic short stories with a holiday theme. So she gathered some of her friends, and a few new friends, and had us submit some deliciously salacious tales, which she then tidied up, and put together in this little volume called Sexy Holiday Bites.  And the real beauty of this is - the book is FREE!!
 

 

 

 

Description:

 
Tantalize your taste buds this holiday season with sinfully and beautifully crafted erotic flash fiction pieces from 9 smoking hot erotica authors. We have a lovely mix of stories that will bewitch, enthrall, and overall put you in the mood. Heat up those chilly nights with this collection of sweet, sexy, and definitely naughty shorts. They can be read alone, but we think they are best shared with that special someone.

The authors that contributed to this anthology are:  Suzy Ayers, Anna Bayes, Jenna Fox, Paige Matthews, John Satisfy, LB Shaw, R.T. Steory, Carrie Anne Ward, and Ashen White

 

 

PLEASE HELP PRICE MATCH:

Grab this link:   http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sexy-holiday-bites-suzy-ayers/1117497269?ean=2940045444408

Click on the Amazon link and

scroll down and tell of the lower price of zero dollars (paste in the above link for B&N)

Amazon links to click on-
US Amazon Link
UK Amazon Link

CA Amazon Link

 

BUY LINKS:

Amazon | B&N | Smashwords

Planned blog posts:

Robert Zimmermann alifeamongthepages.wordpress.com

Dec 1st Carrie Anne Ward eroticabycarrieanneward.com

Dec 6th Nicole Ryan* nicoleryanauthor.blogspot.com

Dec 13th John Satisfy eroticsatisfiction.com

Dec 17th Anna Bayes annabayes.wordpress.com

Dec 21st Paige Matthews paigematthews.com

Dec 23rd Nikki Haze nikkihazefever.blogspot.com

Dec 26th Ray Tullett raytullettstories.blogspot.co.uk

Dec 27th LB Shaw lbshaw.blogspot.com

Dec 30th Ashen White whitesnights.blogspot.com

  

Love,
Ashen xxx