#SciSpanks 2015 #Giveaway - Read My Post-Apocalyptic #SciFiRom and win #Prizes! (Warning: #Zombies and #Spanking abound)

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Red-Handed

by Tara Quan

As you can probably tell, the story has been removed. Amazon's rules must be obeyed. Though it pains me, I had no choice but to take this story off the interwebs.
I promise much spanking and zombie fun ensues in Red-Handed, available as part of the Sci Spanks 2015 Anthology. Discover a post-apocalyptic D.C. filled with zombies and spies (along with 11 other awesome worlds). It's a steal at $0.99!

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On the topic of $0.99....

Fans of spanking sci-fi romance who would like to support my "become a full-time author" fund can do so by checking out the other books in my undead fairy tales series. Coincidentally (well, not really), Tower in the Woods (Undead Fairy Tales Book 1) is currently on a limited-time sale. It's going for... you guessed it, 99 pennies! 

Thank you advance for checking out the blurb below (under which you'll find my stop's "hidden" giveaway... hint, hint). Happy Reading! 

Also available for $0.99 at AllRomance & LSbooks! 

Raised by the Women’s Independent Territory Church (WITCH), Nel Zapur is a skilled sniper tasked to eliminate zombies. Never having once laid eyes on a man, she has been a prisoner in her tower for eleven long years. A fateful snowstorm leads a mysterious stranger to her window, and saving him may prove to be the best and worst decision of her life.

Special Agent Dane Prince was sent to gather intelligence on the WITCH, and his journey leads him to a mysterious tower in the woods. Snowed in with a virginal member of the feminist cult, Dane is determined to use the situation to his advantage. Not only will Nel provide him with the information he needs, she will also learn to submit to his every desire.

Content Notes: Explicit Sex, Light BDSM Elements

Stop Giveaway

If you prefer a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood to Rapunzel, you're in luck. I'm giving away a copy of Catching Red (Undead Fairy Tales Book 2) to all commenters who:
  1. Leave their email address in a comment here. (Note: You will be automatically signed up for my newsletter. I've never even sent one out yet, so... I can definitely promise to never be spammy); and
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That's it. No fuss, no muss. Do the above, and you'll get an email from me with the eBook attached. If you have problems commenting, you can always send your comment to taraquan@outlook.com instead. 

ABOUT TARA QUAN

Globetrotter, lover of languages, and romance author, Tara Quan has an addiction for crafting tales with a pinch of spice and a smidgen of kink. Inspired by her travels, Tara enjoys tossing her kick-ass heroines and alpha males into exotic contemporary locales, paranormal worlds, and post-apocalyptic futures. Her characters, armed with magical powers or conventional weapons, are guaranteed a suspenseful and sensual ride, as well as their own happily ever after.

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#NewRelease - Boy Toy by @JewelQuinlan, an @EvernightPub #Cougar #Romance

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I'm delighted to welcome Jewel Quinlan back to my blog today. The second book in her Cougar Journals series is out, and she's given me a sexy excerpt to match. Without further ado....

Boy Toy

The Cougar Journals Book 2

by Jewel Quinlan

Left hot, bothered, and disappointed by Grant—the man she had high hopes for—Ava breaks up with him and heads out on a ski weekend with a group of friends. Harrison, a twenty-three year old member of the group, can’t help but take notice of her and makes advances. Some of which Ava can’t brush aside when they are stuck sharing a room together. Will she give in to Harrison’s moves or go home and work things out with Grant?

Available Now!

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Excerpt

The covers shifted again and I could feel the section near me, behind my back, lifting as he scooted closer. The warmth of his body was settled very close to and almost against mine, mirroring my shape like a puzzle piece. His voice was a low whisper in my ear, a single-syllable question. “Spoon?”

My mind went through rapid-fire calculations. Spoon? What would be the consequences of that? Should I do it? I churned through the outcomes of either saying yes or no but, after a moment, threw my pros and cons list out the window as the conclusion of, what the hell, why not? came to me. He was cute and I could use a little spooning. It wasn’t something I got to do often.

“Mm-hm.” I scooted backward into his embrace.

He slid his hand around my waist, his fingers sliding along my rib cage all the way around until he was cupping my other side. Then he nestled his face in my hair and inhaled my scent. “You smell nice,” he whispered.

“Thanks,” I murmured back. For some reason I kept my voice low as if talking too loud would break the spell. It felt so good to have all six feet of his firm body stretched along mine. Even pressed against my back I could sense the various muscles making contact with me. The slow rhythm of his breath just skimming my ear was nice. I let go of all the typical female questions that rose up in my mind at the scenario and enjoyed the moment.

There had been so many times in my life I had imagined waking up in bed with my husband just like this, feeling a new day awakening with me safe and cozy in my true love’s arms. It was one of those dreams that, now, was becoming painful to replay as my singleness continued to stretch out year after year. In a moment like this it was easy to take it out of the closet, dust it off, and use it as a sort of atmosphere to what was actually going on. When things like this happened it reinforced the fact that I really did want to get married. It was just a matter of Mr. Right showing up. No matter how my logical mind kept trying to force Grant into the shape of that hole, my true self stood back shaking its head and saying, “It’s not going to work. There’s too big of an issue there.”

After a few minutes of laying in silence together with the rise and fall of our chests matching, I could feel myself starting to slip away again into dreamland. But then Harrison shifted his hips, scooting closer to my backside. My eyes shot open as it registered exactly what was pressing against my ass and lower back.

Morning wood!

About Jewel Quinlan

Restless by nature, Jewel Quinlan is an avid traveler and has visited 16 countries so far. Lover of ice cream, beer and red wine she tries to stay fit when she’s not typing madly on her computer concocting another tale. In her spare time she likes to do yoga, hike, learn German and play with her spoiled Chihuahua; Penny. It is Penny’s mission in life to keep Jewel from the keyboard. But, with the help of dog-chew-making-companies, Jewel has been able to distract her canine companion and continues to get thousands of words on the page for your enjoyment.

**Jewel will be attending RomCon 2015 in Denver CO September 25-27. Readers can get tickets to sit with her at the reader luncheon event.

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#NewRelease and #Giveaway - Summer Hearts #SweetRomance Anthology - Drowning Sandy by @SEDaleyAuthor

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I'm delighted to spotlight the Summer Hearts anthology today. You may remember Kathy Bosman from her various visits to my blog. She's part of this collection of sweet romances as well, but she asked me to spotlight Sarah Daley's story instead. Since I've always had a weakness for mermaid stories, how can I resist?

Without further ado, here's a closer look at Drowning Sandy. (Don't forget to scroll all the way down to get to the Rafflecopter)

Drowning Sandy

by Sarah Daley

part of the summer hearts anthology

The water is calling...
and Sandy can no longer resist the urge to unleash her mermaid form. But a simple swim in Lake Ontario ends when she discovers the truth of her own banishment. When long time crush, Alardo, seems to shift in a direction she never dreamed possible, Sandy must make a choice — mermaid or human? Once she chooses, she can never go back.

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Character Interview with the Heroine and Hero

What is your favorite food?

Sandy: My mother’s lasagna, ooey-gooey and fresh from the oven. (Excuse me while I wipe off this drool.

Alardo: I’ve got a hard-core sweet tooth. Chocolate, carmel, anything sweet really. Not suppose to eat sweets with the strict diet the guard is on, but what they don’t know won’t hurt them.

Do prefer to plan things, or be spontaneous?

Sandy: I’m a planner. I plan everything, and have lists of the lists that need to be made. I do not take change well at ALL.

Alardo: I like to think I’m the perfect mix of both. Not to be cocky, but I can be spontaneous when I need to be, and yet I don’t mind taking my time and planning things out when it comes to getting things right.

What one thing do you wish you could tell your past self?

Sandy: That’s a tough question. Maybe I’d tell myself to just breath, but I don’t think I’d tell myself to do anything differently, because I’m pretty happy with the way things have ended up. It’s not perfect, but I feel like I’m where I was meant to be.

Alardo: O-o-oh that’s a tough one. I think I’d have to tell myself, to not hang with Shelly quite as much as I had. Who would have know that Sandy would take so absolutely wrong. Ugh.

Did you struggle to tell your author anything?

Sandy: Actually in the beginning she wanted me to share this book with my twin. It took her like two drafts before she got the fact that this was MY book. I love my twin, but this… this was about my moment. Shelly’s will come, and I can’t wait for you to read it!

Alardo: Nah, Sands was plenty of vocal for me. I knew Shelly wasn’t mean to be a lead roll in this book. I just sat back and waited, because my side of the story was told pretty straight on.    

What is your favorite part of your story?

Sandy: Honestly, this whole story is such a huge changing point in my life, it’s hard to pick just one moment. Maybe the first time Alardo kissed me. Wow, uh, did it get a little warm in here?

Alardo: That’s easy. My favorite moment was when I found out Sandy would be staying for good. If I’d been human, I would have collapsed and landed right on my well shaped behind. Mermen do not collapse though, so my parents will probably never know that for once in my life their ultra controlling, backwards thinking way of life actually did something right.  

What inspired the title of your story?

Sandy: I should think that would be sort of obvious. Ha-ha-ha!

Alardo: Well, Sandy went through quite a bit in the story. I think it’s a fitting title since she drowned both emotionally and mentally and then she drowned again quite literally. It was horrible, but like I said, it’s kind of perfect.

Do you think that there is a specific message to your story, that you’d like your readers to learn?

Sandy: Definitely! I think my story is all about choices, and how vital they can be to your life. The tiniest of choices can start a ripple effect, so to speak, that can turn into a tidal wave of change in your life.

Alardo: and along with what Sands just said, I think it’s important to remember to go with the flow. (And that pun is totally intended, by the way.)

What is the origin of your name? Does it have a neat story?

Sandy: Funny story, my name may or may not have come from one of the author’s cousins. But it was a totally inspirational situation. I don’t have a whole lot in common with her.

Alardo: My name is an older Greek name, meaning courageous prince. Originally this story was going to be titled, Sandy’s prince. Lame right? He-he-he

About Sarah Daley

Sarah Daley lives in Arizona with her best friend and husband, Chris, their adorable monster child, and neurotic dog.

At the age of six, she became a reading machine. Devouring everything she could possibly get her hands on. In high school she almost failed English three times because of her detest for writing book reports. Today, Sarah writes whatever stories haunt her dreams, and struggles to focus on one idea at a time. When she isn’t enjoying time with her family, or writing, you will find her nose stuck in a book, or out walking and enjoying the sunshine.

Drowning Sandy is her debut novella!

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