11/10/2012

Meet the Character: Willow Shaw from WILLOW



Please give a warm welcome to Willow Shaw the hero from ­­Willow  by Lee Brazil today as we sit down and see what makes him tick.

Q: So tell us about yourself. What got you in the crosshairs for your author?

I guess I was just too...there. Lee said it all started with a dream, and the dream wouldn't go away, so...here I am.

Q: What was it that drew you to your mate?

I've had this horribly embarrassing crush on Cade since I was like ten. I think he's the reason I'm gay. I mean, he's the reason I knew I was gay.

Q: A little naughty fun, where was the wildest place you seduced your partner?

*blushes* He seduces me...wherever he wants to

Q: Boxers, briefs or Commando on a man?

Cade wears these awesome boxer briefs that are like clingy boxers...ummm...yeah those are nice. Personally, I prefer silky things next to my skin.

Q: If your partner wants to seduce you, what's one sure fire trick he/she can play?

The blindfold...*shivers* I walk into the bedroom and see that lying on the bed, and...yeah

Q: What is the one place on your partner's body that you know will drive them wild-in and out of bed?

His neck is super sensitive...

Q: What was one of the most embarrassing thing your author did to you in Willow?

Oh God...there were so many horribly embarrassing moments...but I think the absolute worst was waking up in bed with Cade....and not remembering what happened to get me there

Q: Anything else you would like to add?

Sure. Oreo fudge Sundays rock. That's one thing I'm totally sure of.



Willow


BLURB

Making decisions is sometimes difficult for Willow Shaw, but loving Cade Lawson comes easily. Too bad Cade regards him as too young to know his own mind.

As a favor for an old friend, cop Cade Lawson is keeping a watchful eye on his young neighbor, Willow Shaw. He'd thought that would involve some hanging out, watching movies and heart-to-heart talks on college life.

But the Will who moved into his apartment building wasn't the same little boy who'd worshipped his father's friend. No, this Willow is rowdy, defiant, challenging, and alluring. He stirs feelings that Cade is uncomfortable with.

Cade might be uncomfortable, but Willow Shaw is desperate. He's had a crush on Cade for years, and he'd hoped it would fade away one day. Hiding his growing feelings is his top priority, even if it means acting like a prick, because there is absolutely no way a man like Cade—strong, decisive, handsome, and experienced—is going to be attracted to him.

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11/08/2012

Crawl in Bed with S.A. Garcia


S.A. Garcia

Crawling Into Bed With S.A. Garcia And a Good Book

Important things first, are these sheets silk or cotton?

S.A.: “These old Pirates of the Caribbean sheets are cheap cotton. They have just the correct wear factor. Yes, I have the soul of a five-year-old kid.”

What are you wearing?

S.A.: “Don’t be frightened, but nothing. Just like Ben Franklin, I believe in a good air bath. Trouble is I think Ben and I share a shape with the Michelin Tire Man.”

What are we snacking on in bed while we read tonight?

S.A.: “Hate to be boring, but I don’t snack in bed. I do my drinking before I crawl into bed. I read then pass out.”

If I open this nightstand drawer, what will I find?

S.A.: “That drawer? Let’s see: old birthday cards, coins, hair accessories I haven’t used in years, my old passport, broken sex toys— yeah, I know I should toss them out— too much weird stuff. I am a packrat. That weird slide over the thumb vibrator might still work with a watch battery. Put it back, sweetie. No stealing.”

Do you roll up in the blankets like a burrito, or kick the covers off during the night?

S.A.: “Cover kicker. I always wake up cold. Worse yet I am a mattress mover. Every night before I sleep, I need to shove my mattress back on the boxspring. That’s why I don’t sleep with my partner, well, that, the snoring and kicking. I’m like a sleep Ninja.”

Can I put my cold feet on your calves to warm them up?

S.A.: “As long as you like hairy.”

What are we reading?

Cupid Knows Best
By S.A. Garcia

BLURB:

When it comes to his professional life, photographer Carl Conrad is at the top of his game. He molds impressionable minds at university by day and jets off to Paris for gallery showings on long weekends. Unfortunately, he pays for it with his disastrous personal life: Carl kicked his boyfriend to the curb after one too many punches, so now it's just him and his hamsters, one of which he suspects may be a space alien.

Then Cupid takes pity on Carl and hits him where it hurts. It takes Carl all of three seconds to fall head over heels in lust with set design student Marcelino Moya, despite the man’s questionable—okay, deplorable—fashion sense. Convincing Marcelino to give him a chance is the hard part, but Carl is up for the challenge, pun definitely intended.

Marcelino plays hard to get, but he isn't immune to Carl's charms. Carl talks him around to dinner, dating, and eventually moving in. There's just one tiny word standing between Carl and perfect happiness. Why won't Marcelino say the “L” word?

EXCERPT:

I opened the door, slipped into the suite, and entered the bedroom.

Lust howled and stomped in manic pleasure. What a completely unexpected vision. Cupid had worked overtime tonight, although after last night’s confessions, the sight of the naked, gagged, and blindfolded Marcel kneeling on the floor, his wrists tied to the bedpost, struck an uneasy chord. Hell, why question the moment? If this was how Marcel wanted to play, what was wrong with the situation? High marks for the hand-tying stunt. Marcel must have knotted the T-shirt to the post and slid his hands up through the soft loop.

What did Marcel want me to do first? Enlightenment crawled through my shock. Removing the underwear gag sounded like a good first step. He needed to supply me with what he desired from his little fantasy. “Sir, are you injured?”

His voice emerged in breathless relief. “Officer, thank God you’re here! Those cruel fiends left me here for you to find. I’m innocent of any wrongdoing, I am.”

“I’ll be the judge of that issue, suspect. What is your name?”

“Marcelino Moya. Really, Officer, I am innocent! The dishonest miscreants kidnapped me and left me here as punishment.”

“Why did they kidnap you?”

“I threatened to tell the brave police about the gang’s nefarious diamond-smuggling scheme. Alas, tonight I feared the callous monsters meant to kill me. Instead they left me here to take the shameful blame for their immoral actions. Please, Officer, I am innocent of any foul play.” A brief smile quirked Marcel’s lips. He realized he needed to tone down his breathless drama and adjective use.

My lower lip suffered my teeth biting down to control my laughter. Removing the blindfold came next. Marcel rewarded me by blinking like a dazzled starlet preparing for her first big movie kiss. “Thank you, Officer, for rescuing me.”

“Let me free your wrists. Promise me you won’t make any sudden movements.”

“I promise.”

My fingers undid the loose knot. Marcel leaned forward. His arms wrapped around my thighs. “Thank you, Officer. Being trapped here alone frightened me. Now you save me from my woeful plight. How may I reward your bravery?” His lips nuzzled my cock.

“Please, Mr. Moya, I am on duty.”

“Please, Officer, I want to thank you.” Marcel slithered up my body in serpentine grace. His lips randomly attacked cloth until they clamped against my lips. “Let me thank you.”

“I really shouldn’t allow you to—”

“You need to loosen up, Officer. Relax.” Marcel’s body swayed against me. Capable fingers slid between us and worked until my belt and zipper opened. A quick tug removed the belt. Good thinking. A buckle slapping against his flesh might disrupt the pleasure. His teasing tickle stiffened my cock.

Marcel stepped back, his fingers still gently grasping my cock. “Come along, Officer.” Subtle tugs made my desire soar past the Eiffel’s top light.

My body followed his steps backward. Marcel released me, collapsed to the bed, and smiled in full sultry wattage. His fingers brandished our favorite warming lube. “Hurry, Officer, what if the base criminals change their minds and return?”

Wait, Marcel wanted me to love him while still dressed? Had I ever satisfied anyone in bed while clad in a restrictive suit? A few fast fully clothed encounters back in my first greedy days of discovering my sexuality flashed into my mind, but I had never enjoyed sex in a grand canopied bed while dressed in a suit.

My cock’s healthy salute said my love pole voted yes to everything.

I remembered to kick off my short leather boots.

My cock barely endured Marcel’s quick strokes. He rolled onto his stomach. His world-class ass waved hello at me. “Hurry, Officer!”

Fresh inspiration hit me. “First you need punishment for consorting with criminals.” My open palm connected against Marcel’s right ass cheek.

His delighted little gasp urged me to palm warm his left cheek. Three firm spanks against each cheek seemed perfect. Marcel reacted to the surprise punishment in gasping enthusiasm. His body twitched in delight.

The spanking left me oddly breathless in excitement. Interesting. The hilarious false urgency placed pressure on me to make love to my waiting suspect. Kneeling on the bed and spanning my thighs over Marcel’s waiting warmth made me fear for my suit trousers’ safety. The seams strained against my tense thigh muscles.

No matter. I needed to complete the scene. I grasped Marcel’s shoulders.

My cock slid into Marcel’s warm acceptance. He pushed back in his classic devouring manner. Damn, my clothing hampered my natural movement. I never imagined my favorite suit to feel like a straitjacket! Something planned to rip. I imagined the seams popping in fine Hulk transformation fashion.

Yeah, wait, the moment required extra spice. I gasped out a question. “Is this an evil plot to distract me from arresting you, suspect?”

“No, Officer, I want to thank you for saving me, remember?”

I ceased my strokes and rested my weight on Marcel. My palms slid around and squeezed Marcel’s pecs. I tugged his nipple chain. “You swear you speak the truth?” Ouch, my voice sounded damned winded.

“Yes, Officer, yes! Please hurry.” Marcel arched under me and squeezed his inner muscles.

Fuck. Boom, done, I came. How embarrassing. I sprawled atop my lover, gasping and groaning in pleasure.

Pleased little snickers greeted my orgasm. “Hmm, Officer, you need to give yourself a speeding ticket.”

“Be still, suspect.” Resting on his shifting vitality granted me the time to regain my breath. I slid my right fingers under his hips to defeat Marcel’s erection. Lovely to experience him shivering and grunting under me. During his orgasm, Marcel huffed like a boxer seeking the final knockout punch.

“Ahh, thank you, Officer.”

—FIN—

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11/07/2012

Flash Fiction: Lord of the Keep


Flash Fiction: 

Short fiction snippets inspired by a photo...maximum word count, 250. 



Lord of the Keep
They sat discussing winter stores when the door thudded open and a serf raced to the hearth. "Riders approach. Gillie says tis the master's flag."
Elric's heart tripped to a faster beat. He clenched his trembling hands tight and breathed deeply. Dorin's return excited him, but he must insure that all went smoothly. "Go and tell them to prepare a meal fit for the master," he ordered.
Elric saw panic flare in Kathryn's expression before calm descended.
"My Lord returns. Helga, order a bath prepared." Her gaze flicked from her maid servant to him, and he caught her silent plea. "Will you meet him?"
"It is your place, My Lady." He refused to greet the lord of the manor in his wife's stead. His resentment over her role as lady of the keep hadn't lasted a year as it became clear she made no claim on his lover's heart.
Dorin needed an heir for his lands and Kathryn was the means to that heir. Had Elric been capable of producing the heir, Kathryn would not be needed.
He could not resent Kathryn who sincerely accepted Elric as steward of her husband's keep and heart, but he knew when Dorin heard Kathryn had failed to quicken with child, he would grace her bed during this visit. For that, he could hate her.
Because he craved Dorin's cock as much as his conversation, his touch as much as his attention, and while Kathryn failed to breed, Elric would continue to sleep alone. 

If you like my take on this pic, click on over to Havan's blog and see how it inspired her creative muse...http://havanshawthaven.blogspot.com/2012/11/hump-day-flashing-3stop-shoving-mitch.html

11/06/2012

Crawl in Bed With Dorian and Jansen



Crawling Into Bed With Dorian Grant and Jansen aka Sweetheat
And a Good Book Sin & Seduction

Important things first, are these sheets silk or cotton?
Dorian:  Egyptian cotton
Jansen:  Like… a bazillion thread-count or something that costs more than most people’s mortgage
Dorian:  Nothin’s too good for his sweet ass

So I see. Aren't y'all just cute? What are you wearing?
Dorian & Jansen:  Nothing

Then I am woefully overdressed...What are we snacking on in bed while we read tonight?
Dorian *as he grabs Jansen's ass*:  I’m snackin’ on him
Jansen *wags his brows and makes kissy faces at Lee while he whispers to Dorian*:  But we could share him, right? He’s kinda hot.

Sorry guys, I am taken. If I open this nightstand drawer, what will I find?
Dorian & Jansen:  Lube
Jansen *mumbles about Dorian's stupid gun*

*quirks brow* Gun? Is that a euphemism? No? We'll leave that drawer shut then. Do you roll up in the blankets like a burrito, or kick the covers off during the night?
Jansen *thumbing toward Dorian*:  I would curl around him
Dorian:  And I would be in control of the covers

Oh..good thing I brougth my sweats then, I can't stand being cold. Can I put my cold feet on your calves to warm them up?
Jansen:  You can put your cold anything right between us, sexy
Dorian *gives Jansen a droll stare*:  Hey. Hey, now. Ya might wanna make sure I’m willin’ to share.
Jansen:  Are you?
Dorian *looks at Lee*:  Mmm… Let me check out that bod.

Um...y'all are trying to get me in trouble!
Dorian:  I’m Game! 

It's a look but no touch policy in our household. What are we reading?
Sin & Seduction


Blurb:
Dorian Grant is king of the New Orleans underworld, but he isn’t mafia and doesn’t appreciate the assumption. He’s simply a crude businessman anyone in his right mind would think twice about screwing over. Life in the Big Easy is all about sin, and violent, short-tempered Dorian has committed them all. 

But not all New Orleans sins leave a bad taste in the mouth, as Dorian discovers the night a man stage-named Sweet Heat dances into his life at a club called Sin and Seduction. Dorian was expecting a hot lay. He damn sure wasn’t looking for a relationship, and certainly not with someone like Jansen, who turns Dorian’s grimly organized world upside down. 

Now Dorian finds himself pressuring Jansen to quit his job because he can’t stand the thought of other men touching what’s his. Of course, Jansen wants a little quid pro quo—after all, Dorian’s job is dangerous. Jansen just doesn’t realize how dangerous until it’s too late.

Excerpt:
“You be careful, you fool,” Jason yelled out to the fading image of his best friend disappearing in a blaze of golden-thonged glory.

Jansen hightailed it up to Mr. Grant’s booth. He hit the top floor landing panting. The ecstasy had already done a number on him. His skin tingled. Pupils dilated to hell. He wanted to touch anything and everything he could. He wanted to be touched by anyone and everyone. He needed to be stimulated, needed… to be fucked.

Not good.

The guy in the black-on-black Armani suit had a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label turned up to the sky. He reeked of money and power and things Jansen had never experienced in his life.

He’d hit the jackpot.

“Mr. Grant?”

The big man leaned forward, looked down Jansen’s body, spotted the bulge between his legs, then let his eyes wander back up. In a firm, commanding, more than manly voice, Mr. Grant said, “Come here.”

Jansen’s body stiffened. A jolt of something dangerous and intoxicating shot through him, and he felt a little tingle of thrill ripple down his spine. Absently, he moved closer to the booth. As soon as he was within an arm’s length, Mr. Grant reached out and hooked his fingers around the tiny golden band of Jansen’s thong. He pulled Jansen forward, so close his crotch was inches from the man’s face.

“Dance for me, boy.” The words left Mr. Grant’s mouth in a drunken growl.

Sounds from the club below roared up toward the private booth on the balcony overlooking the joint. Bass pulsed. Lights flashed blue and red and green. Sweat glistened on Jansen’s body. He straddled the stranger’s legs, pressed his barely covered, thick length against Mr. Grant’s groin. He could feel the hard press of the stranger’s shaft even with Armani slacks between them. Jansen gyrated, ground harder against his thighs.

Mr. Grant’s head rolled back as he gripped Jansen’s hips so hard the sudden stabbing pain of fingertips biting into muscle made Jansen hiss. He shook it off, fought to keep this… thing with Grant going strong. Jansen pressed his lips to Grant’s throat, kissing his flesh, sucking his neck. The stranger wrapped his hand around the back of Jansen’s neck and pulled him down until his ear met Grant’s mouth.

Grant said, “I’m gonna fuck ya tonight.”

11/02/2012

Review : Accidentally In Love


Title: Accidentally in Love
Author : Jane Davitt & Alexa Snow

Publisher: Loose ID
Date of publication :
May 2011

RATING: 4/5
Blurb:

When fun-loving, social butterfly Calvin Reece moves in with the cute but shy Tom Holden, he doesn't expect anything to come of it but friendship. In fact, his plan is to give Tom a makeover and find him a boyfriend, because Tom's such a nice guy it's just not right that he's alone. As Cal gets to know Tom better, he learns that under the ill-fitting clothes there's a gorgeous body and a kind, generous heart, and Cal starts to feel something new...

What do they have in common? Only that they've never been in love. But that may all be about to change.

REVIEW

As you can see, this book has been out for a while,  and I know it's caught my eye once or twice. There always seemed to be something just a little more shiny, a little more suited to my reading tastes though, and I never actually read it until today.

What attracted me to it? The cover caught my eye. The models look like they're having fun, and the scene is so domestic. Then blurb-  I love the set up. The flirty fun guy, outgoing and bold, moves in with the shy recluse. Why? Because I am that shy recluse. I identified so much with certain aspects of Tom's character that when a certain event occurs, I was as convinced as he that betrayal had occurred.

What I liked about this story- The characters were imminently likeable. Cal, the award winning photographer is self confident and flirty. He's comfortable with who he is and with going after what he wants. It's fun to see him unsettled by his unexpected feelings for his new roommate, and even more fun to see him doubt himself. Tom, the web designer, has huge confidence issues, and meeting his mother late in the story fully explains where that comes from. Tom is an intriguing mix of matter of fact and hesitant, and blunt, bold sexuality. He's completely charming. The two work well together as a pairing of opposites. Tom makes Cal less cocky, and Cal makes Tom more confident. It's all good. We can feel and understand Tom's doubts about Cal's transformation form party boy to faithful lover, and Cal's frustration with Tom's insecurity. That to me is the sign of a job well done.

What I didn't like – There's a bit of author trickery that I didn't think was quite fair play towards the end.  The characters come off at times as clichés. The party boy, the geek, the abusive parents, the interfering female friend, ...BUT...the author makes it all work so well that its still an enjoyable, witty read.

Recommended for those who enjoy a sweet, sensual read with a guaranteed HEA.


10/31/2012

The Next Big Thing- His Admirer



 The Next Big Thing 

I was recently invited to participate in The Next Big Thing, you may have seen it hopping about on the net or twitter. It's a blog hop of sorts and here's how it works...October 24th, I was tagged in Havan Fellow's post with 3 other writers, my post today which consists of 10 questions about my current WIP tags 4 other writers. 




10 Questions:

What is the working title of your book?

The working title of my book is His Admirer

Where did the idea come from for the book?

Well, the original story came from a picture prompt provided for The Story Orgy by Jade Baiser

What genre does your book fall under?

His Admirer is mm romance, contemporary.

Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie?

Ooh...let's see. I'd like Steven Strait to be Z, and um Chris Hemsworth to be Gabe...

What is a one sentence synopsis of your book?

Love is more valuable than gold.

Will your book be self published or represented by an agency?

It will be neither self published nor represented. It will be published, I hope, by an e-book publisher, Breathless Press

How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

I wrote it a chapter at a time week by week in response to prompts, so probably about two months.

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre.

Er...I think it is a simple, sweet story, and perhaps it's best just to say that it's a typical Lee Brazil book?

Who or What inspired you to write this book?

The Story Orgy inspired this book- every step of the way  with pictures and prompts and encouragement.

What else about your book might interest the reader?

This book almost made it to completion without a bit of sex- I nearly considered making it a young adult story.


Mini-excerpt: 

So I told him. "I’m tired of being taken for granted. I think we need to spend time apart." The son of a bitch just flat out agreed. I think that will haunt me forever. His mellow voice, flat and unconcerned, echoed in my mind at all hours. He never even looked at me; his attention remained on the football game being replayed on ESPN classic. "Okay, Zeke, whatever you want."



10/30/2012

Crawl in Bed With Pan



Crawling Into Bed With Pan
And a Good Book Wicked Satyr Nights by Rebekah Lewis

*crawls into bed* Important things first, are these sheets silk or cotton?

Cotton. Nothing against the silk ones, but I like to keep it simple….until it comes to what happens in them.

*eyes widen* Is that so? What are you wearing?

Now, now…wouldn't you like to know?  I'll give you a hint: nothing. Oops. Ruined the surprise!

Can't believe I missed THAT! What are we snacking on in bed while we read tonight?

Is that an offer? The only cravings I suffer from are of the carnal variety. Pesky satyr curse. I promise I don't bite. At least not in this form.

Um...that's a damn shame. I quite enjoy a good bite...Okay, so if I open this nightstand drawer, what will I find?

Why, you would find my panpipes in that drawer. Go ahead. Caress them. Give them a good…blow.

*slams drawer* Why did that sound ominous? Let's change the subject...Do you roll up in the blankets like a burrito, or kick the covers off during the night?

Covers are for wimps. I've slept outside, in the nude, in a blizzard. But I don't advise trying that unless you are a god. You may freeze something off you may want to keep.

ER...Yes, I think I'll stick to sleeping inside. Can I put my cold feet on your calves to warm them up?

Oh, they will warm you up alright. No need to have a puppy to sleep on your feet when you have a satyr in your bed.

This might have been a more dangerous undertaking than I thought...What are we reading?
Wicked Satyr Nights 


Blurb
Some creatures want to be found.

When Dr. Katerina Silverton travels into the Pine Barrens to make a documentary on the Jersey Devil, she doesn't believe she will find evidence of anything supernatural. However, Kat soon finds herself face-to-face with the very creature she was sent into the forest to capture on film.

In Ancient Greece, the god Pan made a terrible mistake which resulted in the creation of a race of immortal satyrs. Centuries later, he lives secluded in the Pine Barrens, frightening the mortals by taking the guise of an abhorrent local monster. When a beautiful woman shows up in his forest looking for proof of his existence, Pan can't resist revealing himself to her.

But outside forces may be manipulating them both, pushing them together for nefarious reasons. Kat must decide if she could learn to love a satyr or if his appearance is more than she can handle. Can she resist Pan's wicked nature, or will she give into the temptations beyond her wildest fantasies?


Available now at: http://buff.ly/PIe5jF
  
For more information about the author visit her website: rebekah-lewis.com
Twitter: @RebekahLLewis    (please note the double L)


Excerpt
He flapped his leathery wings, and gaining air, Pan swooped down in front of Rick first, shielding himself from the camera lens as he did. The footage would show no visible evidence of him to make believers out of the humans who would view it. As with the first time he toyed with them, he knew sound effects could be easily added from an unseen location, so he wasn't worried about being heard.

Cindy noticed the threat to her husband and shined the light in his eyes, hoping to blind him. He couldn't blame her for not knowing he wasn't a mere animal to be deterred by such a feeble attempt. His eyes adjusted easily to any location and most levels of brightness or darkness. But since he was going for dramatic...

He used his wing to slap the spotlight out of her hands. It skidded across the dirt road with a loud clatter. The light flickered once, twice, dimmed and finally went dead. The moon cast enough light to outline the individuals present, but offered little more than that. Cindy took a few steps back and tripped, landing hard on her ass. She immediately began scrambling backward, attempting to regain her footing.

Rick stepped in front of her, shielding her. He hadn't shut down the camera, but slowly he set it down, probably hoping the beast before him was too stupid to realize what a camera was. Keeping his hands out in nonthreatening gesture, Rick slowly stood up and began to back away. He remained between Pan and Cindy. How very noble.

Pan smiled, though in this form it likely appeared as a snarl. Pushing off from the ground once more, he knocked Rick to the ground, causing Cindy to tumble back down as well. Neither concerned him.

With a gust of air, he pushed upward, flapping his wings as he gained height. The trees made it difficult, but he maneuvered through them like he'd been born to fly. He glided under a low branch toward Katerina.

She dropped to the ground as he went over her head, dodging him. His adrenaline shot through his system, almost as invigorating as an orgasm in itself. He was pleased she wasn't going to be caught easily. The hunt would make the capture so much more satisfying.

Katerina was almost to the van when Pan landed on the top of the vehicle and perched in front of her like a gargoyle, crouched with one hand on the edge of the roof. His wings folded and towered above him as he leered down at her, sizing her up. She stared up at him, mouth open in a scream that provided no sound. He watched as a tear streaked down her face, and he felt it like a sucker punch to the gut.

She was terrified of him. He stood no chance with her now, and he knew it. However, if he gave up and let her go, she'd flee the area and give up her film. She should. flee and leave the area. It was the best thing for her to do. The only thing that would keep her safe from his lecherous thoughts.

No. She is mine.

The last time he'd felt a strong connection to someone, he'd let her slip through his fingers and into the path of harm before he could see if anything more could have blossomed between them. Not again. Fuck waiting to see why she was here. He wasn't going to let her leave or stand by as something happened to her.

Never again.

10/28/2012

Character Spotlight: Nate Hawthorne of Truth Deeper Than Logic




Please give a warm welcome to Nathan Hawthorne the hero from ­­Truth Deeper Than Logic today as we sit down and see what makes him tick.

Q: So tell us about yourself. What got you in the crosshairs for your author?

I was perhaps a little excessive in my grief over Daniel's death...I believe Lee was captivated by the urban legends of black panthers stalking men in American forests.

Q: What was it that drew you to your mate?

He's was just too cute...running through the woods...I know, that's not nice, but well, I was in panther form and he just smelled right.

Q: A little naughty fun, where was the wildest place you seduced your partner?

Oh, let's see...that time on the floor of the cabin...

Q: Boxers, briefs or Commando on a man?

Definitely commando...in fact, I really prefer naked in general. You humans with your preference for clothing don't know what you're missing.

Q: If your partner wants to seduce you, what's one sure fire trick he/she can play?

That damn, beautiful, sexy little toy...

Q: What is the one place on your partner's body that you know will drive them wild-in and out of bed?

His ears...I just breathe across them and he quivers in my arms...

Q: What was one of the most embarrassing thing your author did to you in Truth Deeper Than Logic?

Me? Well, strolling into a board room all set to wage property war only to discover that my opponent was the man I'd been lusting after for months....

Q: Anything else you would like to add?

Yes. I never ate anyone. Those rumors are completely false. It's the wilderness. Humans are clumsy. Just because they go into the woods and never return doesn't mean I ate them.

Thank you for joining us on 'Meet the Character' day here at Breathless Press Blog.

Thank you for letting me set the record straight.


BLURB
His lover's death filled Nate Hawthorn with rage. From that time were born legends of bloodthirsty cats and killer bears, of humans entering the woods and never leaving.

Legend exaggerated, and he had calmed down and accepted the transiency of human life. Fragile, defenseless, but curious, brave, and loving. He'd allowed their presence in his valley in the beginning because they intrigued him with their resourceful cleverness in turning their fragile bodies into a strength rather than the weakness he'd taken them for.

When Daniel died, he'd chosen to live among them for simple reasons. He felt closer to his lover walking among his descendents. He took a warped pride in the growth and the progress of the town Daniel had started, in the prosperity of Daniel's people even as their growth and progress had overtaken his woods. Perhaps some fatalistic part of him believed that the circle of life would one day claim him, had known that they would one day kill him.

When Seth Greenwood, a junior architect with a local firm who dreamed of bigger things, pinned his hopes for career advancement on a project that required the use of Nate's land, Nate realized how much he wanted to live. And how very much he wanted Seth.
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