Books by Gracie C. McKeever

(WARNING: May Contain Adult Content!)
© 2009 Gracie C. McKeever

In This Issue:
-- Upcoming Author Appearance(s)
-- Upcoming Author Chat(s)
-- Whipped Cream Interview
-- What I’m Reading/Recommended Reads
-- Reader Comment(s)
-- Shadow Forest Authors
-- This Issues Novel Excerpt: TWIN COWBOYS FOR TAMARA by Gigi Moore
-- New Reviews (Excerpts)
-- This Issue's Newsletter Contest—SUBSCRIBERS ONLY!
-- Giveaways/Good Deals/Shameless Promotions and/or Sites That No (Romance) Reader (Or Author) Should be Without
-- Odds and Ends

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Welcome back to this issue of The G-Spot!

Hope you all enjoyed a happy and safe summer and are enjoying a wonderful fall so far.

For me, the summer was entirely too short (especially since it didn’t really start until August and most of July it rained like Spring time). I did manage to get in the requisite BBQ’s and water park/amusement park trips and of course saw some summer movies.

And, if you didn’t know already, my computer crashed and died sometime in July (*You might have noticed there was no July newsletter because of this, so this newsletter is a combination of July and September as I play catch-up.). Consequently, I spent the bulk of my internet time on a borrowed laptop without access to any of my files. Early September, thanks to my brother and brother-in-law I got a new desk and hutch set up and my brand new computer, complete with Vista (I was working on an XP) up and running and I’m back!

Hope you all missed me. I missed you .

HIGHLIGHTS – CABLE, DVD’s, THEATRICAL RELEASES:

DISTRICT 9: This one was an inventive and surprising scifi movie with political overtones and a wonderful story with lessons on the price to pay for intolerance. The documentary, newsy style may not be for everyone, but if you can get passed this, you’re in for a real treat. 5 out of 5 stars.

G.I. JOE: THE RIST OF COBRA: Perfect summer movie fare. Action/Adventure, special effects, lots of explosions and great stunts. Not to mention it stars Channing Tatum. I couldn’t resist . 4 out of 5 Stars.

LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT: I don’t remember seeing the original, but according to my niece, this remake follows the basic premise pretty closely except the manner in which the two girls wind up missing. There is a pretty graphic rape scene. This and the violence throughout the movie are not for the squeamish. Now as for story and character motivation, I absolutely LOVED this movie. It’s not in the vein of FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH or HALLOWEEN horror but more in the this-could-happen-to-you, there-but-for-the-grace-of-God-go-I horror which makes it all the more frightening and creepy. The ending is poetic justice. 4 out of 5 Stars.

MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN: Speaking of FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH and HALLOWEEN…This one is a definite slashfest, with an interesting twist at the end that makes it pretty worthwhile for fans of the genre. 3 out of 5 Stars.

ORPHAN: Wow, I did NOT see the twist in this one coming. I went in expecting another evil kid killer movie, something like THE BAD SEED or THE GOOD SON but was pleasantly surprised by the inventive, original reveal at the end. Well worth the money. 5 out of 5 Stars.

TERMINATOR: SALVATION: The critics panned this and the theatrical release didn’t do the blockbuster business as expected, but I, once again, loved it. I’m a fan and I found this one much more riveting than the third one. Though technology and special effects is certainly king here, there is a certain amount of humanity and character development that harkens back to the first two movies that made them instant classics. 5 out of 5 stars.

TRANSFORMERS 2: RISE OF THE FALLEN: More than meets the eye! This was long on the special effects that made the first one such a hit and had non-stop action. Definite popcorn, summer movie fare and I enjoyed it. 4 out of 5 stars

On the Writing Front:

It’s finally here! My erotica short story, LEAP OF FAITH appears in the Zane’s Eroticanoir.com anthology SENSUALITY: CARAMEL FLAVA 2, released 6/16/09.
Check it out at your local brick-and-mortar bookstores or at Amazon and other online bookstores: http://www.amazon.com/Sensuality-Caramel-Flava-II-Zane/dp/141654884X

For those of you who have been waiting for it, SEXUAL HEALING FOR THREE is now available in print. Check it out here: http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/shft.asp
Also this issue, check out new reviews for FLAMES PAST, SEXUAL HEALING FOR THREE and THE WOLF IN THE MANSION.

I have a new trailer for my paranormal romance, FLAMES PAST. Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEZYkXlR46w

As always, hope you enjoy this issue of The G-Spot!
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AVAILABLE NOW from Amira Press: “Detective Gamble trusts Detective Cavaleri with more than just his life…
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
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUmN_zOtSEs
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: “Rendered almost incapable of painting after the death of a lover in a tragic accident, Keir Monroe is inspired after meeting natural-born submissive, Patryk Andrews. Keir soon realizes, however, that he’s caught a tiger by the tail and not the obedient submissive he thought when Patryk suggests becoming his agent.” INGENUE’S CHOICE: ZARA’S BOIS 2, M/M Erotic Paranormal Romance (angels/bdsm/ghost/interracial) by Gracie C. McKeever http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/ic.asp A Joyfully Reviewed RECOMMENDED READ!
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUmN_zOtSEs
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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 part of RAPTURE 1 Print Anthology http://www.rapturepublishing.com
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0981558801/
Now Also Available as an e-book from Siren Publishing, Inc.: http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/sh.asp
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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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Check out my latest interview over at Whipped Cream:
http://www.longandshortreviews.com/WC/interviews.htm
Enjoy!

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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 A Joyfully Reviewed RECOMMENDED READ!
Also available at Fictionwise: http://fictionwise.com/ebooks/eBook69347.htm
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUmN_zOtSEs
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AVAILABLE NOW from Siren Publishing, Inc.: “One hot and trendy gay nightclub, two bickering angels and three unlikely pairs add up to steamy nights between the sheets and emotional days of healing and revelation outside of them when the ultimate architect throws His hat in the ring to fix up three wounded souls with their mates.” ZARA’S BOIS Print Collection, M/M Erotic Paranormal Romance (angels/bdsm/ghost/interracial/reincarnation) by Gracie C. McKeever. http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/zb.asp
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1606011650/sirenpub-20
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUmN_zOtSEs
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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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AVAILABLE NOW 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 Dominant architectural landscaper Russ Merrick and his younger brother Chance Novak, a gifted and sensitive ER doctor. The mission goes awry, however, when Donna lands on the radar of a psychotic employee obsessed with Russ.” SEXUAL HEALING FOR THREE: The Matchmaker 5 by Gracie C. McKeever, [Erotic Paranormal Suspense, Ménage à Trois Romance, M/F/M, Interracial, BDSM] http://www.menageamour.com To purchase visit here: http://www.sirenpublishing.com/graciecmckeever/shft.asp
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1606014625/bookstrand-20
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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.”
DESERT DREAMS by Gracie C. McKeever – Paranormal Djinni Romance http://fictionwise.com/ebooks/eBook30601.htm ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~

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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
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEZYkXlR46w
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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, comments, and/or full reviews for the following books at my shelf http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10 or below unless otherwise indicated (i.e., Paranormal Romance Reviews, etc.):

A few months ago, I discovered a new author, Larissa Ione whose books I absolutely LOVE so far! She writes the Demonica series, urban paranormal romance. The next book is coming out 2/10. I’m on pins and needles already. Ione also co-authors another series, ACRO (Agency for Covert Rare Operatives), paranormal military romance, under the pseudonym Sydney Croft, and I went out and ordered all the current books eagerly and have already devoured them so I’m caught up for the next book in the series, due Spring 2010…Sigh, yet another series addiction :

A VAMPIRE’S CLAIM by Joey W. Hill

ABDUCTION, THE by Mark Gimenez

ASHES OF MIDNIGHT by Lara Adrian

DESIRE UNCHAINED by Larissa Ione

IMMORTAL DANGER by Cynthia Eden

INTENSITY by Dean Koontz

IRRESISTIBLE FORCES by Brenda Jackson

KISS ME DEADLY: BEWITCHING THE DARK, Silhouette Nocturne romance by Michele Hauf

LOVER AVENGED by J.R. Ward

MIDNIGHT’S MASTER by Cynthia Eden

NEVER SAY NEVER by Michele Cameron

PASSION UNLEASHED by Larissa Ione

RIDING THE STORM (ACRO Series Book 1) by Sydney Croft

SEDUCED BY THE STORM (ACRO Series Book 3) by Sydney Croft

SLOW HANDS by Leslie Kelly

TAMING THE FIRE (ACRO Series Book 4) by Sydney Croft

TASTING FEAR by Shannon McKenna

THREE WISHES by Seressia Glass

UNLEASHING THE STORM (ACRO Series Book 2) by Sydney Croft

Currently Reading: ANGELS’ BLOOD by Nalini Singh; BEST OF LUCK ELSEWHERE by Trisha Haddad; DEVIL TO PAY, THE: BEWITCHING THE DARK, Silhouette Nocturne romance by Michele Hauf

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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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SHADOW FOREST AUTHORS:
I joined and sent a few of my electronic and print books to this organization's beneficiaries.

If you haven't heard about it already, SFA is a wonderful, worthwhile cause and, if you’re an author, another way to get your book title(s) and/or name out there to the big wide world—a win-win situation .

There are a variety of ways you can contribute and you don't just have to be an author.

Please consider joining too!

“Shadow Forest Authors is a fellowship of authors for charity. Our mission is to get authors from around the world and from all genres to unite with SFA and participate in donating books and e-books to selected beneficiaries, literary foundations who fill a much needed void in books.

Unbeknown to many, illiteracy issues cost billions a year in higher consumer prices due to the cost of recruiting and training functional illiterates, mistakes and inabilities in the workplace, for juvenile delinquency and crime directly related to illiteracy In addition; social stigma, medical and pharmaceuticals with high rates of depression and suicide. Illiterates suffer self-worth, relationship, unemployment and social issues. Worldwide, this massive problem receives little funding or attention and as stated, costs billions.

SFA is now up and running and we invite authors to get listed and participate in this worthy cause. All we ask is that authors donate a copy of their title to a SFA beneficiary of their choice: the Anthony Robbins foundation - U.S.A, The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation - Australia, Book Aid International - U.K, The World Public Library - U.S.A, Got Books Inc - U.S.A,
Participating authors receive a mention on the SFA site and the chance to sell further books via our unique supporter program.

Come join us, united we can fill a much needed void in worldwide literacy issues.

http://www.shadowforestauthors.com

P.S We would appreciate you passing this invitation onto other authors and readers, every little bit helps.

SFA is also on myspace, please come join us.
http://www.myspace.com/shadowforestauthors”

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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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I was recently interviewed by EcataRomance. To read the complete interview, visit here: http://sensual.ecataromance.com/index.php?p=1725

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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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This Issue’s Novel Excerpt: TWIN COWBOY’S FOR TAMARA by Gigi Moore:

Just when she'd been about to give up her search, someone cupped her elbow.
Tamara yelped at the unexpected contact and turned to see a tall, broad-shouldered cowboy with a black Stetson tipped low over his face. He had to be at least six-two, towering head and shoulders over her five-seven, so she craned her neck to peek under the brim of his hat and could just make out the strong square jaw and sculpted cheekbones.
God, he was gorgeous, at least what she could see of him. She couldn't imagine what his eyes looked like, and as if reading her mind, he swept off his hat and cradled it in the crook of one arm to give her a better, full view of his face.
Tamara swallowed and had to stop herself from gaping. Scratch that first impression. Breathtaking was a better description. He had a full, wavy head of chestnut hair and keen azure eyes that stared down at her with a curiosity and intensity that made Tamara moist. She switched her weight from one leg to the other, surreptitiously squeezing her thighs together to stem the flow.
"Tamara Carpenter?"
"Uh, yes. And you are?"
"My name is…J."
Jay had a raspy, deep voice that reached down inside and tickled her G-spot.
God, it had been too long since a man had made her feel like swooning. Had a man ever made her feel like swooning? Or maybe it had been too long since she'd had some good loving.
Tamara wondered if the eleven-year gap between her and James proved part of their problem, if maybe he thought himself her daddy and the boss of her. He had been an adequate lover, but she'd missed the enthusiasm and spontaneity of the younger men she'd acquired a taste for since her first affair with ten-years-older-than-her Noah.
In the year that they'd dated before his proposal, Tamara had often wondered why she stayed with James. Sure, he looked attractive, demonstrated intelligence, and they had their profession in common, but when it came to pleasing her, not just inside of bed but outside it, James' cool, master-of-his-domain attitude left a lot to be desired. She often questioned her attraction to him, wondered if she subconsciously searched for the father-figure she'd lost when her father dressed her down for lying with a Double R wrangler he thought much too old for her.
Presently, Tamara cleared her throat. "Jay, you said?"
"Yep. I'm your ride to The Double R." He jutted his chin toward the suitcase at her feet. "That it?"
"And this." She nudged the matching Keepall on her shoulder, and before she could object, he took the bag from her shoulder. He flipped his hat back onto his head and slung the strap of her bag over his shoulder in one fluid movement. "You don't have—"
"It's not a problem, really." He looked at her, his expression so joyless and stern he reminded her of her father when he'd burst into the barn on her and Noah.
Tamara's stomach flipped over.
A grown woman, self-sufficient and thriving, Tamara yet doubted whether she could go through with this without some sort of liquid fortification. In fact, she decided she could use a stiff drink before heading out to McCoy. That is, a stiff drink for now. She'd welcome a stiff something else later if Jay proved amenable. "I'd like to make a stop before we go to the ranch." Thinking about it now, she didn't know why she hadn't had a drink on the plane.
"You have some place specific in mind?"
Hmm, she loved his lazy drawl and caught herself sneaking looks at his profile as they headed for the exit. She let her gaze drift down to his left hand to check his ring finger. She released a breath when she found it empty. "Is there a bar nearby?"
"We have a saloon at The Double R."
She shook her head. "I'm not ready to go to The Double R yet. Is that going to be a problem?"
He paused to look at her, his gaze raking her from head to toe and leaving a trail of heat over her whole body as if he had touched her with his hands or tongue.
Tamara put her hands on her hips, more for something to do with them than to be defiant, although there was that too. When she noticed Jay quirk his brow in apparent amusement, she lifted her chin and gave him her best intimidate-the-witness-on-the-stand glare for good measure. "Well, is it?"
"Not a problem at all, ma'am."
She couldn't put her finger on it, but she found something familiar about him. Her body tingled with awareness as if they shared a past. But wouldn't she remember someone like him on the ranch?

TWIN COWBOYS FOR TAMARA by Gigi Moore is available for purchase from Siren Publishing. Visit here to buy or check out a much steamier excerpt : http://www.bookstrand.com/product-twincowboysfortamara-15430-200.html

But if you want can wait to get your copy, Gigi has graciously donated one for this issue’s contest, so don’t miss your chance to win a copy of this ménage amour title! Read more in This Issue’s Newsletter Contest to find out how to enter.

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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):

FLAMES PAST:

“Compelling and enlightening, FLAMES PAST is an excellent introduction to what has become a long, outstanding career of one superlative tale after another. Kudos to McKeever for continuing to provide readers worldwide with stories guaranteed to keep them hooked from beginning to end. Highly recommended.” 5 Stars, Josee Morgan for Apex Reviews. To read the full review, visit here:
http://www.apexreviews.net/FP_-_Gracie_C.html


SEXUAL HEALING FOR THREE:

“Ms. McKeever writes a gripping novel about coming to terms with who we are and what we want out of our lives. Her characters are unique and memorable. They stay with you once the book closes. Her scenes are rich with details, keeping the reader firmly entrenched in the story. The love scenes are graphic, but filled with passion. You know these people love each other and are afraid to upset the balance in their lives...

If you want a steamy novel about learning how to be yourself, and how to accept what you can’t change, then Sexual Healing for Three is the novel for you.” 4.5 Cherries, Tiger Lily for Whipped Cream Reviews. To read the complete review, visit here: http://tinyurl.com/kmbdgf

“In Gracie McKeever's latest release, SEXUAL HEALING FOR THREE, readers are treated to a May/December romance that will leave them sweating and yearning for more!... If paranormal romance is what you like to read, I encourage readers to take a chance on SEXUAL HEALING FOR THREE by Gracie McKeever. You'll be glad you did!” 4 Blue Ribbons, Natalie for Romance Junkies Reviews. To read the full review, visit here: http://tinyurl.com/lx2duv

THE WOLF IN THE MANSION:

“I enjoyed The Wolf in the Mansion. I found it to be a good paranormal who-done-it along the lines of a Columbo. I knew who did it but I loved how the main characters went about catching the “bad guy”. Lest I forget, the story had very hot romantic scenes as Lincoln and Deja discover a passion that had simmered for five years. A very good read that I would recommend.” From Passionate Reviews. To read the full review, visit here: http://tinyurl.com/mpeq7w

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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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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... “
MILES TO GO by Gracie C. McKeever, a Byte^Me teen novel http://awe-struck.net/AUTHORS8/mtgo.html ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~* ~ ~

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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
Also Available in ONCE UPON A TIME, Fairy Tale Print Collection
Siren Publishing, Inc. http://www.sirenpublishing.com/ftp-ouat/ftp-ouat.asp
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1606010360/sirenpub-20
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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) by Gracie C. McKeever. A NCWA (New Century Writer Award) 2002 Novel/Novella Finalist; 2008 RT Award Nominee in the Best Erotic Romance & Erotica Novel - Paranormal/Fantasy/Sci-Fi Erotic Romance Category http://www.sirenpub.com/graciemckeever/ed.asp
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1606010018/sirenpub-20
View the video Trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmrPKwPjckc
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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
View the video trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmzxF_UrBsc
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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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THIS ISSUE'S NEWSLETTER CONTEST—SUBSCRIBERS ONLY! Since there was no contest for July, I’m offering 2 books for this contest: 1 electronic copy (PDF) of my Sisters of Emsharra novella, SENTINEL’S HUNGER and 1 electronic copy (PDF) of new ménage amour author, Gigi Moore’s TWIN COWBOYS FOR TAMARA. To enter for your chance to win this book, just send an e-mail with your name and e-mail address to gwiz10@optonline.net with SENTINEL’S HUNGER/TWIN COWBOYS in the subject line. Contest runs until October 20, 2009. One entry per e-mail address, and per person. AUTHOR SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THAT PREVENT TIMELY RECEIPT OF AN ENTRY AND/OR RESPONSE. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM ME, THEN THAT MEANS I DID NOT RECEIVE YOUR ENTRY. Author reserves the right to publish winner's name on blog, webpage(s) and/or in the newsletter. June/July 2009 winner of BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT was Tamsyn Takamiya! Congratulations, Tamsyn! I hope you enjoy your prize !!

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