Books by Gracie C. McKeever

(WARNING: May Contain Adult Content!)

© 2008 Gracie C. McKeever

In This Issue:
-- Got Rapture?
-- Once Upon A Time – Fairy Tale Collection
-- Upcoming Author Appearance(s)
-- Upcoming Author Chat(s)
-- Interview with Zack Benjamin from ZACK AND THE DARK SHAFT: ZARA’S BOIS 1
-- What I’m Reading/Recommended Reads
-- Reader Comment(s)
-- New Reviews (Excerpts)
-- This Issue’s Novel Excerpt: THE DANCE by Jami Davenport
-- This Issue’s Author Spotlight: Jami Davenport
-- This Issue's Newsletter Contest—SUBSCRIBERS ONLY!
-- Giveaways/Good Deals/Shameless Promotions and/or Sites That No (Romance) Reader Should be Without
-- Odds and Ends

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Welcome back to this issue of The G-Spot!

Hope summer was as great for you as it was for me and that you all enjoyed a safe and exciting Labor Day weekend .

Me, I had a pretty good summer capped off by a Labor Day barbecue and a couple of amusement park trips (Great Adventures 8/2/08 and Dorney Park 8/9/08) thrown in for good measure. Did the usual there—lots of walking, laughing and screaming (especially on the rollercoasters…Voodoo at Dorney Park was my favorite!)

MOVIES:

After THE DARK KNIGHT, there really wasn’t much else released that compelled me to go to the movies or that knocked my socks off except for the recently THE FAMILY THAT PREYS (*see review below).
On cable I caught some enjoyable flicks that I had missed during their original theatrical releases:

DADDY’S LITTLE GIRLS: A Tyler Perry production, this movie features a blue-collar, struggling mechanic (THE WIRE’S Idris Elba) who falls for Gabrielle Union’s ambitious, successful but stuck-up lawyer he hires to help him in a custody battle against his wife for his abused but precocious three daughters. This one had the trademark Tyler Perry humor, drama and solid performances to round out an enjoyable movie. This was a nice change of pace from the melodramatic THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE (see below) that I watched right
before it during a marathon movie night.

DEATH SENTENCE: Starring Kevin Bacon and Kelly Preston, this one is a DEATH WISH for the millennium, but more focused, the plot involving a businessman who becomes a vigilante after his son is murdered in what is initially thought to be a gas station robbery, but turns out to be a gang initiation. Solid plot, good action and ironic twists make this one an entertaining one to watch, if also tragically sad.

ENCHANTED: This one was too cute to be believed. I can see why it did so well in the theaters. Typical evil stepmother tries to get the innocent and beautiful potential daughter-in-law out of the way of her stepson the prince but with a few modern-day twists and the prerequisite cute and cuddly talking animal friends who save the day. I found myself laughing out loud at several parts and the performances were all on point (James Marsden was hilarious, in addition to being a really good singer. But then he did give a pretty credible and convincing performance as Corny Collins in HAIRSPRAY. He’s come a long way from BAD BEHAVIOR and GOSSIP .).

GONE BABY GONE: I’ve always liked Casey Affleck and thought he was a somewhat underrated actor. In the last few years, however, he’s really come into his own, and in this movie, he holds his own in scenes opposite the likes of Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris and Amy Madigan. The movie—involving the abduction of a little girl in Boston and the retrieval efforts of the police and Casey’s private detective hired by the little girl’s aunt and husband—is well-directed by Casey’s big brother Ben and excellently acted. There’s a real twist at the end that left my mouth gaping. This one I highly recommend.

INVASION: Yet another remake of THE BODY SNATCHERS, this one featuring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. Kidman is a psychiatrist on the run from the “infected”, trying to stay awake and protect her young son, who is immune from the “invasion” (disease). Craig is a scientist and wannabe boyfriend who helps her figure out why her son and a select few others have not fallen prey to the infection. A few twists and turns and an ironically upbeat ending make this another solid, entertaining movie to watch.

JOSHUA: I’d heard about this little ditty a while back
when it was first limitedly released, one of those off the radar movies and you can see why. It’s very quiet, dark and insidious. The ending is subtle and sneaks up on you, just like the title character, definitely leaves you thinking. Overall, it was a good movie. Think THE OMEN without all the religion. What an evil little boy!

NEO NED: This quirky and inspired romance starred a fav actor of mine in Jeremy Renner (it’s something in his big soulful eyes) and Gabrielle Union. A Tribeca Film Festival release back in 2005 it’s the story of a neo-nazi patient in a psych hospital (Renner) who falls for a young black single mother (Union) who’s channeling Adolf Hitler. There are a lot of familiar faces throughout and good solid supporting and lead performances.

SHOOT ‘EM UP: I love Clive Owens. This is a departure from some of his more serious and heavy roles (like CHILDREN OF MEN), just a pure action and adrenaline rush from beginning to end. The dialogue is witty, sarcastic and fresh, the action is imaginative, at times unbelievable, but always entertaining. There’s definitely something for everyone in this—humor, romance, action, adventure, not to mention Clive is real lethal with a carrot stick. The plot is interesting if not terribly creative concerning a conspiracy involving the harvesting of bone marrow and corrupt politicians. The performances are appropriately off-beat (Giamanti’s villain steals the show!). Throw in a madam with a heart and a tragic, sad history of loss with Clive’s mysterious Alpha hero with same, and you’ve got a great hour-and-half of escapism, a real popcorn movie.

*THE FAMILY THAT PREYS: This is another Tyler Perry production that focuses on family and family values but with Tyler’s special brand of drama and humor. Two families are featured here, one led by Alice Pratt (Alfre Woodard). Alice is religious and working class and she has two daughters who never got along from childhood and who have grown even farther apart in ideals and behavior as they’ve become adults. One daughter is down-to-earth Pam, the other stuck-up Andrea. Andrea is living in the past and letting it rule how she lives her life, running over people and hurting the ones she loves to get ahead. The other family is the well-to-do Cartwrights led by the strong but sensitive matriarch Charlotte (Kathy Bates). Her son, William is cheating on his wife Jillian with Andrea, and much like his paramour, doesn’t care who he hurts if he can get what he wants. Amidst all the family drama and dirty business dealings, Charlotte and Alice go on a cross-country road trip, revitalizing their more than 30-year friendship before they return just in time to see their families on the verge of personal and professional collapse. The plot is nothing that hasn’t been done a hundred times before in film and literature, especially on soaps (can you say DYNASTY and DALLAS?), but what separates all the betrayal, greed, lust and backstabbing is Tyler’s voice and direction (he’s not a bad actor either), and the stand-out performances. Of particular note is Sanaa Lathan’s Andrea. Playing against type, she really sunk her teeth into her role as a conniving, heartless home wrecker. Of note also are Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard’s performances, both Oscar worthy in my opinion. Overall, this was an entertaining and enjoyable film. Like life the story had its ups and downs, lots of unexpected twists and turns, tragedies, triumphs, rebirths, joy and redemption.

THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE: Starring the very talented and versatile Halle Berry and Benicio Del Toro, this was a real tear jerker. I watched this during one emotional weekend (had finished a very poignant and emotional book earlier the same day, see details in my Recommended Reads section) and was blown away by the performances and story. Recently widowed Audrey (Berry) invites her late husband’s best friend Jerry (Del Toro) to live in her garage. Jerry is a former lawyer turned heroine addict and Audrey’s husband (David Duchovny) was the only person in the world who never gave up on him. There is a lot of tension between Audrey and Jerry, a love-hate, push-pull relationship. Audrey resents the relationship Jerry had with her husband and resents that it was her husband who died and not Jerry. The characters deal with a lot of complex emotional issues and go through their ups and downs on their way through the healing process and redemption. Like I said—very emotional, but I liked it.

On the writing front:

Bouncer’s Folly is now available at Fictionwise! To purchase or read excerpts, visit here: http://fictionwise.com/ebooks/eBook69347.htm

Gray Badge of Trust won the best book of the week poll at Whipped Cream (the week of 8/25/08)!! http://www.longandshortreviews.com/WC/0808/GrayBadgeOfTrust-GM.htm

BRUISED BUT NOT BROKEN is moving along nicely (I’m about 64,000+ words in). I recently signed the contract for it with Siren and it is tentatively scheduled for release under Siren’s new imprint, Ménage Amour http://www.menageamour.com April 2009! I’m very excited and already thinking of other stories I can write with a ménage theme. I’m thinking of moving away from paranormal elements. Not sure yet if the next one will be M/M/F or M/F/M. We’ll see…

SIREN PUBLISHING introduced its newest line, the Ménage Amour collection, September 5, 2008. Beginning September 15, 2008 a new ménage will be released every Monday! Visit here http://www.sirenpublishing.com/inthenews to read more details of this exciting, latest endeavor.

Finally, I discovered this totally by accident but CARAMEL FLAVA 2 looks like a go for June 2009! I did a search of the title just for the heck of it and found a link for it to Amazon.com which took me to the book’s (pre-order) page. The publisher and book information is all there and it has assigned ISBN numbers, so it looks pretty official. I’m looking forward to, at long last, seeing my erotic short story LEAP OF FAITH in print in this anthology next summer. Keeping my fingers crossed. Will keep you all posted if dates change.

As always, hope you enjoy this issue of The G-Spot!

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Internal Affairs Detective Luke Gamble has been known to take risks in both his personal and professional lives, but none more dangerous than bedding a colleague and subject of an ongoing investigation who carries a gun and handcuffs and is all too willing to use the latter on him.

Detective Tally Cavaleri is into bondage and domination and finds the perfect subject to work out her demons in the willing Luke Gamble. But will the detective be so willing to accommodate Tally’s fetishes when he discovers their past link or exactly how long Tally
has had her eye on him?” GRAY BADGE OF TRUST, Contemporary Erotica (bdsm) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.amirapress.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=35&products_id=133
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: “As different as night and day, the only thing twins Zara and Zack Benjamin have in common are their genes and their love for Quincy Powers. Zara’s death in an unfortunate accident gives her brother a chance with Quincy. Except Zara hasn’t quit on the man she loves just yet.” ZACK AND THE DARK SHAFT: ZARA’S BOIS 1, M/M Erotic Paranormal Romance (angels/interracial/light bdsm/reincarnation) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/zatds.asp ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~
GOT RAPTURE?

Rapture Volume 1 – Print Anthology
Publisher: Rapture Publishing, LLC http://www.rapturepublishing.com
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0981558801/
Release Date: March 17, 2008
U.S. $12.99 (trade paperback)
ISBN-10: 09815588-0-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-9815588-0-6
Contributing Authors: Lara Santiago, Gracie C. McKeever, Morgan Ashbury, Emma Wildes

Blurbs:

LARA SANTIAGO
The Prosecutor's Paramour
Futuristic. In the year 2075, undercover enforcer Evie Marsh is dispatched to spy on the ambitious prosecurtor, Zachary Valetta, only to fall in love and is betrayed by him as the radical Tiberious Group takes control of the U.S. and turns women into virtual properties in marraige auctions.
www.larasantiago.com

GRACIE C. McKEEVER
Sentinel's Hunger
Urban Fantasy. Falling to a rare sentinel illness, Xevera Nanay encounters the biggest threat to her survival when paramedic Michael Constantine recognizes and imprisons her to exact revenge for what was done to his mother by her kind.
www.graciecmckeever.com

MORGAN ASHBURY
The Enchantress
Contemporary. Twyla Harper is very good at "recovering" valuables for a living. Then she meets Nicholas Coultrain who gets under her skin and into her heart. There's only one problem: Nick is determined to bring down the Enchantress whose heist has destroyed his company.
www.morganashbury.com

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EMMA WILDES
A Devil's Bargain
Historical. Lady Isabella is stolen by pirates and auctioned to the devil himself on a lawless tropical island. Condemned and banished, Devon Austin has a debt to settle, and the daughter of his worst enemy falls into his lap, he takes advantage of the situation and will settle for nothing less than her very soul.
www.emmawildes.com

4 Stars: "Each author entertains with convincing plots and complex characters. Intense sexual activity escalates between the protagonists in these steamy stories. " —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: “Rescued from certain death when gifted psychic and wiccan Deja Hamilton pulls him naked and bleeding from the lake, shapeshifter Lincoln McCabe convalesces in the seclusion of his savior’s vacation cabin and comes to terms with the party responsible for the attempt on his life and his growing feelings for the woman who has rescued him.” THE WOLF IN THE MANSION an Adult Fable, Erotic Paranormal Romance (interracial/psychic/shapeshifter/wiccan) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/twitm.asp ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~

ONCE UPON A TIME – FAIRY TALE COLLECTION

Once Upon a Time – Fairy Tale Collection
Print Anthology – Various Siren Authors
Siren Publishing, Inc. http://www.sirenpublishing.com/ftp-ouat/ftp-ouat.asp
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1606010360/sirenpub-20
Released: April 10, 2008
Trade Paperback - $14.99
ISBN: 1-60601-036-0

Blurbs:

Enjoy twists and surprising turns in this erotic collection of sexy love stories based on seven classic fairy tales. There are romantic interludes to touch your heart and plenty of scorching sex to warm your coldest nights.

Sensuality Rating: SCORCHING
Genre: Fairy Tales and Fables
Length: 102,000 words

Emma Wildes
Lara Santiago
Tonya Ramagos
Gracie C. McKeever
Samantha Lucas
Sage Burnett
Morgan Ashbury


ONCE UPON A TIME
Fairy Tale Collection
ISBN: 1-60601-036-0
Trade Paperback $14.99

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ONCE UPON A TIME, the Fairy Tale Print Collection, contains the following fairy tales and fables (available as individual e-books for $2.99 each)
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BEAU AND THE LADY BEAST [An Adult Fairy Tale]
by Morgan Ashbury

[Contemporary/ May-December Romance] A woman with a beastly reputation…a man so gorgeous he could have any woman…and a secluded castle in the middle of the forest. Beau wants her, and by damn, he's going to have her. But once she's his captive, can Beau win the heart of the Lady Beast? "eagerly waiting for the moment when Beau wins over Isadora’s affections. 4.5 Blue Ribbons" —Romance Junkies, "Beau is definitely a hero that I fell in love with. 4 Stars" —Just Erotic Romance Reviews, "a delight to read with plenty of scorching sex scenes. 4 Stars" —Ecataromance, "as entertaining as it is sexy. 4 Cups" —Coffee Time Romance.

KINSEY AND THE EXOTIC DANCING PRINCESS [An Adult Fairy Tale]
by Tonya Ramagos

[Contemporary Fantasy] All Kinsey must do is discover where Princess Damita spends her nights and he will be rich, but will he be richer with Damita as his lover? "a whimsical fairy tale with an adult overture. I loved the whole idea behind this story. 4.5 Blue Ribbons" —Romance Junkies, "I enjoyed this enthralling tale from beginning to end. Well written and thoroughly engaging; kudos to Ms. Ramagos for an erotic twist on a classic fairytale story. 4 Stars" —Ecataromance, "An interesting spin on The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Erotic and charming." —Romance Reviews Today.

LITTLE RED RIDES THE WOLF [An Adult Fairy Tale]
by Lara Santiago

[Erotic Sci-Fi / Shape-shifter] Cheri Amaranth brings goodies across the galaxy to her Grampa, as Caine Wolver eagerly awaits her arrival, but the Hunter interferes and takes Cheri on the wrong path. "A truly enjoyable scorching read...quirky, fun. An excellent twist on a classic fairytale. 4.5 Stars/Hot" —Just Erotic Romance Reviews, "fast-paced, fun, and full of scenes that capture the imagination. 4.5 Blue Ribbons" —Romance Junkies, "Captured me from its very first page...with a delicious twist that I highly recommend. 4.5 Kisses" —Two Lips Reviews.

NINE INCHES OF SNOW AND THE EBONY PRINCESS [An Adult Fairy Tale] by Gracie C. McKeever

[Erotic Paranormal: Urban Fantasy, Light BDSM, Interracial, Shape-shifting] When a wealthy philanthropist is critically injured by a spiteful friend-with-benefits, only the kiss of a dedicated and empathic young nurse can bring him out of his coma. "Witty and sensual. I was intrigued from beginning to end. Talented Gracie C. McKeever has created an exceptional story. A Joyfully Recommended Read" —Joyfully Reviewed, "delightfully well crafted with a guaranteed special twist! 4.5 Flags" —Euro Reviews, "bon-bon of a tale, another fantastic story by the great Ms. McKeever. 4 Hearts"—Love Romances and More.

THE MERMAN [An Adult Fairy Tale]
by Emma Wildes

[Historical] Does Lady Cynthia Lucas hear a phantom lover calling to her in the night, or is it a magical illusion and just the sighing whisper of the seductive wind? "Goodness, Armand is sexy! From the first scene to the last, he’s absolutely captivating and dangerously delicious. 4.5 Kisses" —Two Lips Reviews, "Ms. Wildes continues to pen superb characters that breathe life into her imaginative historical stories. The Merman charms and enchants, delivering an absorbing read." —Romance at Heart.

TOWER OF SECRETS [An Adult Fairy Tale]
by Samantha Lucas

[Erotic Contemporary Romantic Suspense] After one look, Sebastian wants Marina, a proverbial princess imprisoned in her father's castle, but can their love overcome a tower full of deceitful secrets? "This book is a hot, sexy, read. 4.5 Flags" —Euro-Reviews, "Explosive, searingly hot read makes a perfect bedtime story—esp. if you’re not going to bed to sleep. 4 Stars/Orgasmic" —Just Erotic Romance Reviews, "A riveting tale with captivating characters. Brisk, vivid suspense while imparting a poignant romance." —Romance at Heart.

UNDER TANNER'S THUMB [An Adult Fairy Tale]
by Sage Burnett

[Erotic Contemporary] What happens when a woman who's just been stood up finds a two-inch tall man on her porch with a voice that could melt the darkest chocolate? "This is one that is in my keeper shelf. 5 Angels" —Fallen Angel Reviews, "How fun! I’ve never read an adult fairy tale before and thoroughly enjoyed this tale. Beautifully done, Ms. Burnett! 4.5 Blue Ribbons" —Romance Junkies, "A new sexy spin on an old fairy tale. From two inches to six feet with a kiss and a nuzzle? Definitely worth the read. 4.5 Flags" ––Euro-Reviews, "Pure fantastical fun! Definitely beach worthy! 4 Stars/Orgasmic" —Just Erotic Romance Reviews, "a unique twist on the Tom Thumb fairy tale. 4 Stars"—Ecataromance.

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~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~AVAILABLE NOW from Rapture Publishing, LLC.: Falling to a rare sentinel illness and separated from her charges during a retrieval mission Xevera Nanay encounters the biggest threat to her survival but more importantly her autonomy when paramedic Michael Constantine recognizes and imprisons her to exact revenge for what was done to his mother by her kind decades ago. SENTINEL’S HUNGER, a Sisters of Emsharra novella, erotic paranormal romance (African-American/bdsm/shapeshifter/urban fantasy) by Gracie C. McKeever and part of RAPTURE 1Anthology – Available in Print Only – March 17, 2008! http://www.rapturepublishing.com
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0981558801/
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UPCOMING AUTHOR APPEARANCE(S):
To stay abreast of all my current/upcoming appearances, check here:
http://www.booktour.com/author/gracie_c_mckeever

UPCOMING AUTHOR CHAT(S):

To stay abreast of Siren and BookStrand Author Chat Dates, visit Siren Publishing homepage: http://www.sirenpublishing.com. Scroll down and check the left-hand side under For Readers.

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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: “Sparks fly and passions smolder when maverick school teacher and part-time dance instructor Ramón Chavez enters the life of celibate divorced mother Emilia Vega who has but one goal in her life: to be the best parent she can be to her twelve-year-old son to the exclusion of her own happiness.” EMILIA’S EMANCIPATION, Erotic Paranormal Romance (interracial/May-December/psychic) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/ee.jpg
Fictionwise: http://www.fictionwise.com/servlet/mw?t=bookpreview&bookid=70176
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~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: “Bad-boy Trevor Carmichael’s fast-lane life of partying and drugs comes to a screeching halt when he OD’s in the bathroom of Zara’s. Club bouncer Ramsey Logan comes to Trevor’s rescue and resuscitates him. But is it really Trevor he brings back or a former party-girl in need of redemption herself?” BOUNCER’S FOLLY: ZARA’S BOIS 3, M/M Erotic Paranormal Romance (angels/bdsm/interracial/reincarnation/suspense) by Gracie C. McKeever. http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/bf.asp
Also available at Fictionwise: http://fictionwise.com/ebooks/eBook69347.htm
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: "A man who wants to save the world one child at a time…a young teen looking for acceptance and a savior wherever he can find them…and a woman who wants only to save them both. Somewhere between darkness and daylight they will all find and save each other." BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT, erotic paranormal romance (psychic/interracial). An NCWA (New Century Writer Award) 2003 Novel/Novella Finalist and 2008 Lories 3rd Place Paranormal Romance by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpub.com/graciecmckeever/bdad.asp
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1933563362/sirenpub-20
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM5PhM3PfAg
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AN INTERVIEW WITH ZACK BENJAMIN FROM “ZACK AND THE DARK SHAFT: ZARA’S BOIS 1”:
This is the first time I’ve done anything like this (not counting the creation process when I was actually writing the book) and interviewed one of my characters for a blog. It was fun opening up the story again to re-examine aspects that could be pulled out for an interview session. Zack was, for the most part, a cooperative subject, but he’s still making some major adjustments (as you’ll see from the interview) as regarding his sister’s new life. Check out the interview at Alex Beecroft’s blog In Their Own Words here: http://alexbeecroft.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/zack-benjamin-from-%E2%80%9Czack-and-the-dark-shaft-zara%E2%80%99s-bois-1%E2%80%9D/

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COMING SOON from Siren Publishing, Inc.’s, Ménage Amour Imprint: “Donna Vega is a dedicated woman on a mission. Matchmaking sister Angela is determined the mission include a love-life with architectural landscaper Russ Merrick and his younger brother, ER doctor Chance Novak. The mission goes awry, however, when Donna lands on the radar of a psychotic employee obsessed with Russ.” BRUISED BUT NOT BROKEN: The Matchmaker 5 by Gracie C. McKeever, [Erotic Paranormal Suspense, Ménage à Trois Romance, M/F/M, Interracial, BDSM] http://www.menageamour.com/ ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~

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AVAILABLE NOW from Fictionwise: "Old World Evil vs New Age Passion… Can their love survive an ancient vendetta?" A centuries-old Djinni betrayed...a modern career woman and wife bereft. Can this thoroughly mismatched couple find comfort and vindication in each other's arms? More importantly, can their love survive the ancient vendetta of one unforgiving and powerful demon Djinni, Kane's sworn enemy Ifreet? Find out that anything is possible when a devout and mystical djinni from the old-world joins forces with an urban-reared spitfire from the new.”
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AVAILABLE NOW from Awe-Struck E-Books: RT 2002 Award Nominee – Best Small Press Paranormal -- “Sean Casey has convinced himself he's content with his blue-collar existence but at an emotional and philosophical crossroads in his relationship with his yuppie lawyer fiancee. When Echo Quinn--an adolescent flame, but now successful health club owner--suddenly resurfaces with their "gifted" and troubled ten-year-old son in tow, Sean is forced to confront his deadly past and find absolution. Watch the sparks fly when a pyrokinetic firefighter, and an alcoholic telepath--reunite in this "secret baby" story with a supernatural twist...” FLAMES PAST by Gracie C. McKeever, Contemporary Paranormal Romance http://awe-struck.net/AUTHORS20/flames.html Also available in Trade Paperback from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Flames-Past-Gracie-C-McKeever/dp/1587492547/ref=sr_11_1/102-5235251-9271348?ie=UTF8 and Earthling Press http://www.earthling-press.com ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~

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AVAILABLE NOW from Awe-Struck E-Books: “Will a spoiled rich debutante get rid of the chip on her shoulder and stop wallowing in self-pity long enough to let her physical therapist rehabilitate her? Watch classes collide in this story of self-discovery and healing.” DANCING IN THE DARK by Gracie C. McKeever, Contemporary Romance available from Awe-Struck E-Book’s Ennoble Line http://awe-struck.net/AUTHORS6/ditd.html ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~

WHAT I'M READING/RECOMMENDED READS: Check out my ratings and/or full reviews for the following books below or at my shelf http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10 unless otherwise indicated (i.e., Paranormal Romance Reviews, etc.):

The last couple of months I’ve returned to my contemporary romance roots (not that I’ve abandoned paranormal, vamps and other shapeshifters, no way!). But I have gone on a little spree considering, especially with one particular author—Susan Andersen. After reading SKINTIGHT and Susan Donovan after reading KEPT WOMAN. I went out and purchased the several books by both Andersen and Donovan that I’m really looking forward to sinking my teeth into. Also, I’ve found myself reading more interracial romances, something I’ve always loved but have only recently picked back up. In the meantime, here’s what I’ve been up to so far:

ACHERON by Sherrilyn Kenyon: The long awaited Dark Hunter book! I finished this 700+-page tome in about a week (the bulk of it during a weekend when I stayed up until midnight on Sunday before work because I just couldn’t put it down). Well worth the wait (and sleepless night ). Check out my review http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE by J.J. Murray: Murray’s characters are always authentic and charmingly flawed and his humor laugh-out-loud. http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

CHOICES by Tammy Williamson (new-to-me author): Refreshingly innocent and sweet story and characters. http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

CLOSER TO FINE by Meri Weiss (new-to-me author): Another author/book I found through Good Reads’ friendship. An emotional and stunning debut! http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

COWBOY GAMES by Wendi Darlin (new-to-me author): I had the good fortune of winning a $10.00 certificate in a random drawing at a Siren Chat. One of the books I purchased was Cowboy Games by Wendi Darlin. I have to say it was worth every penny and more!

Rebecca Ryder is a thirty-two-year-old widow who lost her young husband Todd suddenly to an aneurism. A year later she finds herself at the Fantasy Ranch wanting to live out her fantasy of falling in love with a cowboy—the last fantasy Todd promised to live out with her the morning he went off to work and never returned.

At the Fantasy Ranch the cowboys are sexy as sin, rough and ready and know how to treat a woman to make her fall in love with them. Gavin Carter is one such cowboy and part owner of the ranch with his older brother Garrett. He is so convincing and good at his job, in fact that Rebecca has a hard time knowing where the game ends and reality begins. But Rebecca is not the only one who’s been thrown for a loop at the ranch, because Gavin is just as confused and infatuated with Rebecca as she is with him. Unfortunately, a real love match between this lovelorn pair is forbidden for numerous reasons, the main one being the no-fraternizing-outside-of-the-bounds-of-the-one-week-fantasy-between-the customer-and-her-cowboy rule. How Gavin and Rebecca get around this rule is a compelling and tantalizing tightrope walk that Darlin performs with creative and well-written narrative and sensual love scenes.

Gavin and Garrett have enough on their plate staving off the rumors that they are running nothing more than a brothel and the attentions of the local sheriff following up on those rumors without the complication of Gavin falling in love with his charge. There’s also a cruel and ambitious police officer who wants to make detective and blackmails his aunt, a civilian, into visiting the ranch in an undercover sting operation.

I really enjoyed this book! The dialogue was fresh, natural and witty, the characters were engaging and true-to-life and the story was fast-paced with lots of twists and turns to keep the reader speeding through the pages to discover what new personal conflicts and business-related complications with which Gavin, Rebecca and Garrett had to deal. The sex scenes are sizzling, vividly realized and aroused me not only on a physical level but an emotional one.

Gavin and Rebecca are two sensitively and intelligently portrayed individuals who have been through a lot of pain in their past lives and are trying to get over it together. I cared about them and their successes and failures kept me on a poignant rollercoaster until the final page was scrolled through, the games ended and Gavin and Rebecca got to live out their romantic fantasies in real life and reach their happily ever after. This wonderful read is available from http://www.sirenpublishing.com

DIFFERENT IS ALL THE SAME by Kamryn Donavan: Didn’t enjoy this as much as Donovan’s first book, but it was okay. http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

GIDEON by Jacquelyn Frank: This one really disappointed me, I’m sorry to say, but you might feel differently. http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

JACOB by Jacquelyn Frank (new-to-me author): Okay, so it took me two months (which isn’t really that bad when I’m reading 3-4 other books at the same time) but I FINALLY finished it! The length of time it took to read this first book in Frank’s Nightwalkers series had not as much to do with the quality of the read as it did with my laziness (it was my stationary bike book, and I usually only read it when I was being consistent with my workouts ). http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

LOVER ENSHRINED by J.R. Ward: Hey, you already know the drill with this series, but in case you don’t—The Black Dagger Brotherhood ROCKS! I LOVE this series. http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

MY BOOTY NOVEL by Bill Campbell (new-to-me author): Found this book/author through Good Reads’ friendship. http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

SUPERB AND SEXY by Jill Shalvis: Didn’t enjoy this as much as the other books in the series, but it was okay. http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

SKINTIGHT by Susan Andersen (new-to-me author): http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

WHISKEY ROAD by Karen Siplin (new-to-me author): Edgy and original “love story” rather than a “romance”. The difference is the absence of a HEA. The Happy For Now ending works for this book and the characters however. http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

Currently Reading: BADDEST BAD BOYS (print anthology, various authors—Shannon McKenna, et. al.); BLUE RUIN: CHAINS OF LOVE by Katrina Strauss; HEART OF THE DRUAE by Dana Lyons; JUST FOR KICKS by Susan Andersen

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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: Genesis has been on the run from her people for twenty-eight years, guarding the cambion Alex Ryan, who doesn't know she exists. But that's about to change when an attempt is made on Alex Ryan's life that leaves his father dead instead and Alex alone in the world….or so he thinks. GUARDIAN SEDUCTRESS: SISTERS OF EMSHARRA 1, erotic paranormal romance (interracial/psychic/shapeshifter/urban fantasy) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpub.com/graciecmckeever/gs.asp
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgUk6pd5FoY
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc: Montana Freeborn has been having visions of the "pony-man" since she was a child, her first live encounter with the centaur after a near-death experience when she was five and Seth Phoenix saved her from drowning. More than two decades later, the pair meet again and this time Montana's doing the saving. SPELLS CAST IN SHADOWS, erotic paranormal romance (African-American/psychic/shapeshifter/urban fantasy), by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpub.com/authors-img/gcm-scis.jpg SIREN TOP SELLER! Now Available in Print! Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1933563346/sirenpub-20
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAhWsqdle2A
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: “One man wants to Dominate her; the other wants to kill her”...Two competitive and at-odds advertising executives are thrown together when a job assignment and a matchmaking New Age sister of one – who knows each better than they know themselves – decides they are soul mates and perfect for each other. While Dominant Nick Vega and submissive Slany Breeze come to the conclusion that Nick's sister is absolutely right, a serial killer is on the loose and has set his sights on Slany for his special “training program.” TERMS OF SURRENDER: THE MATCHMAKER 2, erotic paranormal romance (bdsm/interracial/suspense) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/tos.asp SIREN TOP SELLER! ECATAROMANCE REVIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER 2006!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1933563389/sirenpub-20
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: Embittered after her exile from Emsharra, LaMia Enlil meets her match in orphan empath Mateo Diaz, whom she kidnaps and falls in love with. But can he forgive her for causing the deaths of his family years ago? From ancient beings unaccustomed to asking for anything, much more begging for forgiveness, LaMia Enlil nonetheless wants just this from Mateo Diaz, a gifted and unique human male who makes her question the foundations of her Inanna beliefs. PREDATOR’S SALVATION: SISTERS OF EMSHARRA 2, erotic paranormal romance, (bdsm/interracial/psychic/shapeshifter/urban fantasy) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpublishing/graciecmckeever/ps.asp

View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgUk6pd5FoY
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: Dara Kelly and Samantha Taylor should not have died, but did. And now both women are on the trail of two men – one an abusive, cheating husband-turned-killer, the other a rival bounty hunter whom will not be bested by any woman. Each woman will have her revenge, but at what cost to Caution Foster, the man they both love? IN PLAIN SIGHT, erotic paranormal romance (interracial/reincarnation/ghost/suspense) by Gracie C. McKeever – http://www.sirenpub.com/graciecmckeever/ips.asp SIREN TOP SELLER!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1933563427/sirenpub-20
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCKi770l67s
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NEW REVIEWS (EXCERPTS):

BOUNCER’S FOLLY:

“Bouncers Folly is written in a very visual, readable, yet highly literary style. Gracie C. McKeever blends her hot man on man action with a spiritual tale of love's redemption. Having not read the first two books, it never felt like this was a problem. The author infuses enough information about Zara to make this story flow naturally as a stand-alone title, yet made this reviewer want to run out and buy the first two books in the series. A skillful, masterful tale told by an author with genuine talent and a compelling taste for the macabre.” 5 Delightful Divas, AJ Llewellyn for Dark Diva Reviews. To read the complete review, visit here: http://darkdivareviews.webs.com/glbt.htm

“The third installment in the Zara’s Bois series, Bouncer’s Folly is a wonderful addition and continues the growth of Zara and the people surrounding her... I enjoyed the transition from Zara the woman to Zara the man which is an interesting journey and well written. Fans of M/M and BDSM eroticism will be intrigued by this tale and Zara’s new lease on life.” 4 Headstones, Sarai for Bitten by Books. To read the full review, visit here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=706

ETERNAL DESIGNS:

“McKeever delivers a powerhouse novel of desire, deceit and murder. The characters leap off the page to tell an intricate story of love that supersedes death. The suspense is taut and becomes more tightly drawn as suspects are eliminated.” 4 ½ Stars, reviewed by Donna M. Brown for Romantic Times Book Reviews

GRAY BADGE OF TRUST:

“Miss McKeever manages to pull off the dominant and submissive roles in a flawless and believable manner, while still revealing the underbelly of Tally and Luke’s connected histories. I liked the fact that McKeever wrote the story in the point of view of the male, allowing us to see the battle of wills raging within him. The dynamics were great, the sex was sizzling, and the writing was crisp and refreshing. What’s not to like? My only complaint was that it wasn’t longer, but then that’s what the scroll bar is for: going back to the beginning.” 4 Delightful Divas from Dark Diva Reviews. To read the complete review, visit here: http://darkdivareviews.webs.com/bsdm.htm

“Gracie McKeever draws the reader immediately into the escalating conflict and sexual tension between moody Detective Luke Gamble who meets his match in sultry Tally Calvalieri. You can’t help but feel up close and personal to the motivations of these two who battle from opposites sides of an investigation only to butt more than heads in this spicy encounter. The grit and intensity of these characters leave a lasting impression as well the need for a cold shower.
All in all an intense read wrapped around well-fleshed characters—in more ways than one—encased in a well-written plot.” 4 Cherries, Reviewed by Forsythia for Whipped Cream. To read the full review, visit here: http://www.longandshortreviews.com/WC/0808/GrayBadgeOfTrust-GM.htm

INGENUE’S CHOICE:

“All of the characters in Ingenue’s Choice are likable and realistically depicted. Keir and Patryck really come alive, due to the author’s skill at creating believable dialogue and interaction between them. The romantic tension between the two men is instantaneous, and builds to steaming and yet tender interactions. I rooted for them from the beginning. I also especially like the author’s warm and casual narrative style. The prose has a smooth and conversational feeling to it. It’s interesting to see, from Zara’s perspective, traits in these men that each overlooks in himself. They have the potential to enrich each other’s lives and just need a bit of help to let go of their baggage and move forward. In spite of the many paranormal elements in the book, the contemporary setting and the people inhabiting it are so well written that the reader won’t doubt anything that occurs. The appearance of the ghosts and angels is so seamless that the reader is never distracted from the main storyline: the romance between Keir and Patryck.” 4 Divas, Dark Diva Reviews. To read the full review, visit here: http://darkdivareviews.webs.com/glbt.htm

“Gracie McKeever combines old characters and settings with new and draws the reader ever closer to the newly maturing character of Zara who is becoming more likable by the day. The second installment in the Zara’s Bois series, Ingenue’s Choice is better formed than the first in the series and includes more dialogue with the two angels that started it all, Micah and Jamaereh. Fans of M/M and BDSM will appreciate the eroticism of this tale and the growth of the characters as they begin to heal old hurts.” 4 Headstones, Sarai for Bitten by Books. To read the full review, visit here: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=652

“The developing romance between Patryk and Keir is very sweet and was a pleasure to read about. The sex in this book is scorching hot and there is some mild BDSM, too.

Gracie McKeever does a great job at creating a lively and sometimes very funny story, while depicting her characters in a very believable way. Ingenue's Choice is a very enjoyable paranormal story and I'm off now to read the third book in the series, Bouncer's Folly.” 4 Roses, Reviewd by Christian Otto for the REC. To read the complete review, visit here: http://www.freewebs.com/romanceconnection/reviewseh.htm
NINE INCHES OF SNOW AND THE EBONY PRINCESS:

“This is the first work I’ve read by Gracie McKeever, and I enjoyed it a great deal. The storyline, which draws elements from different well-known fairytales, is tight and well written, and the characters are all realistic and well-developed. Heroine Aziza Lopez is the right combination of uncertain and independent. Because she and hunky hero David Healey get to meet before he ends up a comatose patient on her nursing ward, we also get to see her fiery side, especially after she witnesses his shape-shifting. David is flawed but completely likable, the nice guy driven by need who still tries to do the right thing. I wasn’t expecting the paranormal twist to this story, when David turns to a wolf at the moment his life is put in danger, but it fits right into the plot. I don’t normally read a lot of paranormal, but I thought David’s shifting between worlds was well done and easy to follow.” 4 Cherries, Reviewed by Dandelion for Whipped Cream. To read the full review, visit here: http://www.longandshortreviews.com/WC/0808/NineInchesOfSnow-GM.htm

RAPTURE 1:

“The Prosecutor’s Paramour is a superb prequel to Ms. Santiago’s The Wives’ Tales series. Readers will be sucked into a futuristic world where women are relegated to the role of second-class citizens. Evie proves herself a worthy adversary by keeping Zachary on his toes. Zachary’s many secrets are revealed to Evie in unexpected ways. I have a whole new appreciation for Ms. Santiago’s talent as she constantly kept this reader guessing, even though I knew the ultimate outcome!

Ms. McKeever is a new author to me and subsequently I’ve never read any of the previous installments of her Sisters of Emsharra series. I found this novella to be the hardest one to enjoy, struggling to juggle the back-story with the main and keeping the secondary characters straight in my mind. I found Michael’s conflict to be one that tore at my heart. I empathized with how he could feel anything positive, let alone love, for Xevera after his mother suffered so cruelly at the hands of one of her people. I admired Xevera’s spunk as she bravely faced all of Michael’s hatred.

Ms. Ashbury begins her new trilogy The Song of the Sirens with The Enchantress. Twyla and Nicholas are a great team, loving and working together. Twyla gives her complete trust to Nicholas, thinking he might be the perfect man for her. Nicholas reworks his initial perception about Twyla as he learns more about this amazing woman. I was intrigued with the sirens and wished more background had been incorporated into this story. Knowing Ms. Ashbury, the second and third installments of this promising series will give us this and more!

A Devil’s Bargain was an utter delight to read! Isabelle is everything Devon wishes he could have, but knows is beyond reach. Ms. Wildes turns up the sexual heat as Devon introduces the virginal Isabelle to all the delights of the flesh. Isabelle not only stirs Devon’s libido, but through her wonderful spirit, encourages him to care again. A Devil’s Bargain is one historical that I’ll repeatedly turn to to warm up a cold winter’s night!” To read the complete review visit here: http://www.twolipsreviews.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3394&Itemid=36

THE WOLF IN THE MANSION:

“McKeever writes short books that pack a punch in the beginning and do not stop squeezing your central nervous system like a vice grip until you’ve reached the last page . McKeever throws intriguing ingredients of Shakespeare, soap opera and genuine, old fashioned romance into every single page, blending the mixture into a satisfying meal.

She also has a welcome taste for explosive sex scenes that keep this a page turner… Gracie C. McKeever has produced another fine, evocative, erotic romantic thriller.” 4 Delightful Divas by A.J. Llewellyn. Dark Diva Reviews. To read the full review, visit here: http://darkdivareviews.webs.com/paranormal.htm

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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing Inc.: Even though both are Inanna, Genesis Enki and LaMia Enlil have varying views on how best to serve Emsharra.

When Kalika Enlil entrusts Genesis with the safekeeping of her outlawed child Alex Ryan before her death, Genesis' way is set to take up the New Regime's torch. Only one woman, the leader of the insurgents and Kalika's nemesis and cousin, stands in Genesis's way to protecting Alex from assassination: LaMia.

LaMia does not believe in the New Regime or its doctrines and is willing to do what she must to see it and the alliance between Emsharra and Gaiam fail. She will even go as far as kidnapping and enslaving Mateo Diaz who has already suffered at her hands in the past more times than a human should endure. It's Mateo's misfortune, however, that Genesis and Alex wish to recruit him in Emsharra's Harvesting Program….and Genesis and Alex are LaMia's mortal enemies. SISTERS OF EMSHARRA – Print Collection, erotic romance – bdsm/interracial/paranormal/psychic/shapeshifter/urban fantasy, by Gracie C. McKeever – http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/soe.asp
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1933563664/sirenpub-20
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgUk6pd5FoY
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THIS ISSUE’S NOVEL EXCERPT:

THE DANCE
Contemporary Romance
Siren Publishing

Excerpt from Chapter 2 (read all of Chapter 1 on my website)

Rico leaned one elbow on the counter and nursed his beer. The place was packed with locals dressed in jeans and t-shirts and tourists in garish colors and loafers. Glasses clinked together as a rotund waitress balanced a tray of drinks and sidestepped near disaster as someone backed into her path. He turned sideways on the bar stool and watched Mariah at a table across the room. She turned to talk at one of her friends, giving him a good view of her profile.
Dios, she was stunning with that little upturned nose and high delicate cheekbones. Her hair shone like polished mahogany, cascading over her shoulders and down her back. He'd be having fantasies tonight about that luxurious mane draped across his bare chest. And those eyes, those meadow-green eyes—he wanted to lie down naked in that meadow and let his skin absorb her warmth. And that mouth. It tempted and tormented a man to kiss it thoroughly or engage it in a few other lascivious activities fabricated by his sex-starved mind.
Her flowered sundress stopped at mid-thigh to give him a good view of her delectable legs. He visualized those long legs of hers wrapped around his waist, urging him to completion. The dress dipped modestly low in front and temptingly low in back. He suspected it sported a designer label judging by the quality. He bet it clung to her cute little bottom when she stood up. Stand up for me, baby.
Her angel’s face and vixen’s body made for one attractive package. It'd been a long time since a woman had him so hot and horny. It felt good, really good. Apathy, even toward sex, had dominated his personal life in the past couple years. He’d focused on his work to the exclusion of everything else, making his import business the best in the Los Angeles area. Unfortunately, his family spent his money as fast as he could make it. Putting a lid on that depressing thought, he centered his attention on her.
When he'd walked into the bar a few minutes ago, he couldn’t believe his good luck. Of course, finding her wasn’t completely a matter of chance. There were only a few bars in the small town of Eastsound. Plus, the pickup truck parked at her house earlier today appeared to be the same one parked down the block from this restaurant.
She didn’t have a clue that he sat several feet from her, but she would soon. A guy couldn’t hurry a woman like that. In a moment, Phase One of his carefully planned seduction would commence, and God help them both.
Hell, he hadn’t had this much fun in years.

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Mariah threw back her head and laughed. She took another sip of her sangria and pretended to listen to Bob tell a humorous story about some tourists he’d taken out in his charter boat last week.
The five friends met a couple times a month in the small bar in the island’s only Mexican restaurant. The place smelled like stale beer and cigarettes. The décor consisted of tacky sombreros and sarapes in garish colors stapled to a fake stucco wall. Scratchy speakers played what sounded like Mexican polka music. Mariah’s feet stuck to the brown tile floor and her arms stuck to the table. She loved the place. Besides, on the island a girl didn’t have too many choices when it came to drinking establishments.
Mariah tried to concentrate on the conversation being volleyed around the table, but her mind kept drifting to the Latin hunk with the mocha eyes. She sighed as she pulled herself back to reality one more time. What was that they were saying? She hadn’t caught a word of it. Hopefully, no one would ask her a question.
As always, she was the odd person in a group of couples. Someday, she’d find some poor guy to drag along if she had to pay him just so they wouldn’t pity her for being alone or try to find her a man. She’d been half-tempted to invite Rodrigo to join her tonight. She could just imagine the looks on her friends’ faces if she showed up with her sexy neighbor in tow.
Mariah plucked a choice nacho chip dripping with cheese from the plate and popped it into her mouth. Bob had a tendency to go on and on. She stifled a yawn and finished off her sangria, doing her best to look interested.
“Señorita?” The waiter bent down low to be heard over the din in the bar.
“Yes?” Mariah watched as the waiter placed another glass of sangria in front of her. “Excuse me, I didn’t order this,” she said in confusion.
“Sí, it is compliments of the man sitting at the bar.” The harried waiter didn’t wait for a response as he moved to the next table.
Mariah turned to scan the bar. Rodrigo was perched on a tall barstool. His long legs were wrapped around the stool and the heels of his scuffed boots were hooked on the footrest. He’d abandoned his T-shirt in favor of a well-worn, white cotton shirt with short sleeves. He wore it open at the throat and unbuttoned several buttons to reveal his tanned chest and crisp, dark chest hair. His black jeans fit him like a second skin. To her abject horror, a Yankees baseball cap covered his unruly hair. Didn’t the man realize he was deep in Mariners’ territory and Yankee might as well be a four-letter word?
Their eyes connected, causing a small internal tremor in her body that topped the Rodrigo scale at about 7.0. She smiled at her stupid pun and then realized he interpreted her smile as an invitation. He raised his index finger to his temple in a mock salute.
With a mixture of dread and anticipation, she watched as he tossed cash on the counter to pay for his drinks. He and his beer headed for her table. Mariah snapped her head forward and focused on her friends. Maybe if she ignored him, he’d keep walking. She wasn’t prepared for this. The last thing she wanted was for her friends to meet him. They’d read more into it than there was and tease her without mercy. Not to mention the embarrassing things they’d say to him given half the chance. He’d find out she rarely dated, and she'd look desperate for male attention. She didn’t want Rodrigo to think that of her, even if it was true.
Without turning around, she felt his presence behind her. His mouth grazed the hair by her ear. She should have known the brash man wasn’t that easily discouraged.
“So,” he whispered in his deep, sexy voice, “fate seems to find ways to bring us together.”
“Something tells me that fate had nothing to do with it.” She looked over her shoulder at him. He was so close, his lips brushed her cheek. Embarrassed by his boldness, she leaned away from him. He leaned closer.
He grinned, his olive complexion contrasted by perfect white teeth. “Did you miss me?”
She ignored his remark. “Hello, Rodrigo.”
Her friends grew silent. Four pairs of eyes zeroed in on the two of them.
Rodrigo didn’t have a shy bone in his body. He smiled engagingly and introduced himself. Shaking hands with the men, he graced the women with his irresistible presence. Nancy and Linda melted on the spot, adding two more to his growing list of admirers, or so it seemed.
“Are you a friend of Mariah’s?” Nancy asked with a quick glance in Mariah’s direction. Mariah frowned. If her friend didn't quit slobbering soon, there'd be a puddle on the table.
“We’re neighbors. I’m staying at Max Delgado’s place for a month. Mariah and I are acquainted.”
Four pairs of eyebrows crept up to their hairlines.
“Really? Join us,” Carl suggested, ever the helpful, friendly guy. Mariah shot daggers at both men.
Rodrigo didn’t wait for a second invitation. He stole a chair from an adjacent table. Her traitorous friends shifted to make room for him next to her. She realized with a sinking heart that she couldn’t depend on them to rescue her. Instead, they threw her to the wolf. That scruffy, Latin wolf happily slid his chair next to hers until their thighs touched. As if that wasn’t enough, he took her hand and kissed each finger with care then turned it over to kiss her palm. Nancy gasped and dropped her fork. Linda missed her mouth, and wine dribbled down her chin, unnoticed.
“Bella, it’s been too long. About four hours?” He looked at each of her friends to gauge their reactions, appearing to be insufferably pleased with himself.
Mariah considered crawling under the table. She’d never hear the end of this. Her face burned with a heat caused by more than embarrassment. No matter how infuriating this man could be, her body seemed to have the hots for him.
Using his charisma and innate charm, Rodrigo had her friends eating out of his hand in five minutes. He engaged them in conversation about the islands and their lives yet gave very little of himself away. He deftly dodged probing questions about his personal and professional life with an ease born of experience. His polished demeanor seemed inconsistent with his unkempt appearance.
Who was this man with the smoothness of a politician, face of a movie star, and clothes of a bum?

Check out THE DANCE and Jami’s other books at Siren Publishing, Inc. http://www.sirenpublishing.com

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AVAILABLE NOW: Divorced and love-crossed Evelyn Vega gets more than she bargained for when she receives a two-week vacation package to a dude ranch as a birthday present. She thinks gorgeous cow boss Jason Makepeace will be the perfect vacation fling, but Jason has wife, kids and picket-fence written all over him. MANIFEST DESTINY: THE MATCHMAKER 3, erotic paranormal romance (contemporary/May-December/light bdsm) – Also a spin-off of SPELLS CAST IN SHADOWS, by Gracie C. McKeever – SIREN TOP SELLER! http://www.sirenpub.com/md.asp
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1606010026/sirenpub-20
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmzxF_UrBsc
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AVAILABLE NOW: “Chris is a talented and rising young track star who wants to make it to the nationals and break world records. He'll get these both if he can shake the specter of a crack-addicted older brother and the more clear and present danger of a steroid enhanced teammate with a mean score to settle. Tori is an intelligent non-conformist skirting the fastlane and hiding secret pains behind a wall of foul-mouthed bravado and false indifference. She hates jocks but wants to show Chris that there's more to life than running. Innocent and courageous, embittered and sexually precocious--together Chris and Tori will discover that they have miles to go... “
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THIS ISSUE’S AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: JAMI DAVENPORT

BIO: Jami Davenport had dabbled in writing since she learned the alphabet. An advocate of happy endings, Jami writes sexy romance, sizzling suspense, and equestrian fiction. Jami lives on a small farm near Puget Sound with her husband, a former Green Beret turned plumber, a chocolate Lab with a tennis ball fetish, a prince disguised as an orange tabby cat, and an opinionated Hanoverian mare.

In her spare time, Jami rides dressage and grows roses. An avid boater, Jami has spent countless hours in the San Juan Islands, the setting for her first two books, and in her opinion, the most beautiful place on earth.

THE INTERVIEW

GRACIE: I’m excited to have you here at The G-Spot, Jami! Please tell us a little about yourself and how and when you got into writing?

JAMI: I have literally been writing since I knew the alphabet. I still have a book in the trunk that I wrote when I was around six about a horse, called Wildfire, and illustrated by me. While I’ve written for fun off and on for years, it wasn’t until I posted a chapter on a fan fic site, that I let anyone else read anything I wrote. From there, I finished that book and was convinced by my readers to pursue writing on a more serious basis.

GRACIE: Is there any one thing or person in your life that inspired your writing? Any one thing or person that influenced the genre you write in?

JAMI: I’d have to say that Danielle Steele’s The Promise was the book that turned me onto romance so many years ago. Also, my penchant for happy endings. I don’t watch movies or read books with bad endings. If I want bad stories, I can just watch the news.

GRACIE: Agreed. For me it was Danielle Steele’s A Perfect Stranger. I fell in love with the hero, Alex . So, tell us what do you know now about writing and the publishing industry that you wish you’d known before you started?

JAMI: About publishing: I had no idea that promotion would be so time-consuming.

As far as writing, be true to yourself and your voice. I started writing football romances many years ago. I LOVE football—good thing I’m married to a former college fullback. When I decided to try for publication, I was told they didn’t sell unless you were Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Now, they’re popping up everywhere. The Dance’s hero was originally a pro football player.

GRACIE: Please, give us a little story behind the story and how you came to write The Dance.

JAMI: As I mentioned above, The Dance, in its original form was a romance between a football player and a horse trainer. When I decided to post a fan fiction story, I changed the hero to the subject of that fan fic site. I was also inspired by many boat trips to the San Juan Islands.

GRACIE: Of all the stories you’ve written, which is your favorite and why?

JAMI: One that hasn’t been published yet, or even finished, another of my football stories. Right now, I call it First and Goal. It is one I’ve been working on for years. It will be done this fall.

GRACIE: I know this is like asking a mother which is her favorite child, but which of your characters is your favorite and why?

JAMI: Rico, without a doubt. He was so much fun to write and soooo hot. What isn’t hot about a Latin man?

GRACIE: Not much, Jami, LOL. Now, what about your characters makes them unique and why?

JAMI: Almost every reviewer mentions my characters and how deep they are. I think my forte is writing 3-D characters. I am obsessed with what makes people tick, so I put a lot of that into my stories. I try to give them very real flaws and fears. My goal is to make the reader love them or hate them, but never be indifferent to them. They aren’t black and white, even my villains. They have many layers to them.

GRACIE: What is your favorite aspect of the writing process? Your least favorite?

JAMI: My favorite is the layering that I do in the edit process. That’s the part that gives the character’s depth and makes me care about them as people. The part I dislike is the first draft of the 2nd half of the book.

GRACIE: Are you a pantser or do you outline?

JAMI: Pantser, but as a Gemini, I do have some characteristics of a plotter, too. I keep a table of all my chapters and scene POVs, but I don’t plan this ahead of time. I merely use it to keep track of what I’ve done so far. I also keep character profiles. I might also write a one-page rough idea of where I’m going.

GRACIE: If you weren’t a writer, what other profession would you have chosen to pursue?

JAMI: Well, I actually have a full-time profession, and I love it. I’m in IT. My only regret is that I didn’t take a job with Microsoft 15 years ago. I’d be a retired millionaire by now. Oh, well.

GRACIE: Who are some of your favorite authors and why? Name some of your favorite books. What are some of your favorite genres and why?

JAMI: My all-time favorite book is Mirror Image by Sandra Brown. I love anything Susan Elizabeth Phillips writes (I actually buy her hardcover books). Others are Lori Foster, Lucy Monroe (my mentor), Tami Hoag, Lisa Jackson, Julia Quinn, Elizabeth Boyle, Joanne Ross.

I love to read historical romances, contemporaries, and suspense. I especially love really dark suspense.

GRACIE: What are you working on now? What should readers be looking forward to from you in the future?

JAMI: I have two books under contract with Siren: A ménage, which features two pro football players and a women’s pro basketball player, titled Winner Takes All. I’m doing the final edits for The Gift Horse, this is the sequel to Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed? about the oldest Reynolds’ brother, Carson.

I also have a football romance (the one mentioned above as my favorite) that I’d like to finish this winter.

GRACIE: Wow, Winner Takes All really sounds interesting! I’m sure your readers are already chomping at the bit for all of these stories. I know I am . Speaking of readers, do you have a website and/or how can readers contact you?

JAMI:
http://www.jamidavenport.com
http://jamidavenport.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/jamidavenport
jamidavenport@att.net

GRACIE: Where and how can readers purchase and/or read samples of your work?

JAMI: From Siren’s website at http://www.sirenpublishing.com
Fictionwise, MobiPocket, and AllRomanceEBooks. Also in print at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

GRACIE: What advice do you have for beginning writers?

JAMI: Be wary of listening to well-meaning advice especially from critique groups. Don’t change your voice or your story to please someone else. You need to be true to your voice. Don’t follow trends unless you love writing those types of books. Eventually, what you love to write will become a trend, or you can create the next big trend yourself.

GRACIE: Anything else about yourself or your writing you’d like to share?

JAMI: Consider going the small pub route to get your feet wet. It’s very liberating because you’ll find that you can write what you want to write, not what’s selling in New York.

GRACIE: Thanks so much for taking time from your busy schedule, Jami, to share yourself and your work with us at The G-Spot and giving us a little insight into your writing and the writing process! We’ll let you get back to writing those wonderful books you write! All the best!

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AVAILABLE NOW: A young wealthy philanthropist is critically injured by a spiteful friend-with-benefits when, after a bitter break-up, she runs him down with her car. Only a kiss and a little bit of sensual and erotic care from a dedicated and empathic young nurse can bring him out of his resultant coma. Can soul mates David and Aziza find justice as well as eternal love? NINE INCHES OF SNOW AND THE EBONY PRINCESS, erotic paranormal romance (bdsm/interracial/shapeshifter/urban fantasy) by Gracie C. McKeever – A Siren Adult Fairy Tale – SIREN TOP SELLER! http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/nios.asp ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~

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AVAILABLE NOW! Siren Publishing, Inc.: "Gale Sinclair is a marriage counselor who has broken the cardinal rule of psychotherapy and fallen in love with one of his clients. Dying in a head-on collision and returning to life in the body of Zoelle Sutherland's estranged husband turns out to be the least of his worries.” ETERNAL DESIGNS, erotic paranormal romance (reincarnation/interracial/suspense), and a NCWA (New Century Writer Award) 2002 Novel/Novella Finalist, by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpub.com/graciemckeever/ed.asp
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AVAILABLE NOW! The fix is in when older sisters Angela – a New Age practitioner who shares her brother's telepathic abilities – and Evelyn decide to play Cupid and hook their brother EJ Vega up with Evelyn's personal shopper. From here, what starts as a professional relationship will gradually escalate into something much more when the free-spirited, "gifted" author preparing to go on his first national book tour, enlists the services of the uptight and skeptical Tabitha Lyons. BENEATH THE SURFACE: THE MATCHMAKER 1, erotic paranormal romance (contemporary/psychic/interracial/light bdsm). http://www.sirenpub.com/graciecmckeever/bts.asp SIREN TOP SELLER! ROMANCE EROTICA CONNECTION 2006 STORY OF THE YEAR! (Tabitha Lyons – REC Choice Heroine 2006!) #8 On SIREN’S ALL-TIME BESTSELLER LIST! Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933563184/102-5235251-9271348?n=283155
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AVAILABLE NOW from Fictionwise: A young black man is shot down in the streets in a drive-by. But a mistake has been made. Kelly shouldn't have died. So he's returned to Earth…in the body of a young comatose white woman married to a hot looking Latino narc cop. Can Kelly resolve the questions surrounding his death? What will happen to Amire, the woman he loved in his previous life? And, most important, can he resolve his marriage – now that he's a woman named Dagny – to another man? NEW LIFE INCOGNITA: New Age Paranormal Urban Romance (interracial/psychic/reincarnation/sex-switch/wiccan) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/eBook36736.htm
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