Spinning Gold!

Buy it now at Noble Romance:

An excerpt:
His dreams were filled with an ever-changing series of images, from the prince fighting off warriors in the holy lands or boars in the forest, to more tender images of the man beside him in the bed, their arms and legs entwined. So it came as a bit of a surprise to hear the voice call to him as Freawine struggled up from his dreams. “Will you sleep the day away, girl?”

Freawine rubbed his eyes and moved to throw back the covers, stilling his hand as he realized he had grown stiff from his lascivious dreams. The prince did not seem to notice his anxiety. He paced around the room with an energetic stride.

“May I go home, Your Highness?” Freawine managed to stutter at last.

“Home?” The prince stared into the coals of the fireplace. “Are you so eager to return there? Miss your family?”

“There’s only my father and me,” Freawine answered, willing his erection to calm itself so he could rise.

“Your father who risks your life by making drunken boasts?”

Freawine flushed. “Yes, Your Highness.”

“Doesn’t seem like much to miss.” He turned to regard Freawine. “What is your name?”

“Frea.”

He nodded, as if it were the right answer somehow. “Well, Frea, I have an offer for you.”

Freawine studied him. Something about the man seemed different. He looked as if he’d slept badly. His hair stuck up in different directions, his beard seemed even more unruly.

“One more night.” The prince returned his stare.

Freawine winced. His erection disappeared.

“If you can spin all the straw into gold tonight, I have a special reward for you.” He turned and looked at Freawine like a fox eyeing a chicken. “I will make you my queen.”

Chas: Half Price TODAY!

Today only, Chastity Flame is HALF PRICE! Chas is the Five Star Book of the Day because of her glowing reviews, like Coffee Time Romance and More’s 5 Cup review and Un:Bound’s recent kudos for this Bond-like adventurer.

I know some folks will be delighted to know that after some delays caused by my busy academic career, I am back at work on the sequel to Chas, tentatively entitled LE PETITE MORT. Yes, the dishy Damien will return, but how are the lovers going to get around Monitor’s rules about no fraternising between agents? And what brings Chastity to the swinging London sex club for women — other than the obvious reasons, LOL! Ravenous fans with a sharp eye will notice some cameo appearances by familiar faces…

Speaking of treats, you can read my shortie “Stacks” in WildFire, the All Romance eBooks newsletter for Sept 4, 2009. As the title suggests, this is a quickie set in a library. Enjoy!

Thrilled about THRILLED!

You may have missed this in my Twitter feed, but I have a short story “Turning Cards” in the Midnight Showcase anthology Thrilled. It’s the tale of a tarot card reader who unexpectedly finds that a clients reading involves her!

Also included:

Of Power and Passion, Megan Hussey
Jacquie is a tough PI with an eye for hot gentlemen. When a lover lands in hot water, she sweeps in for the rescue.

Silver Lining, Lex Valentine
Despaired with love, Maris posts goodbye letters to her chatroom pals. A special member emails, begging her not to leave. His words capture Maris’ attention.

The Awakening, Christine Dixon
Patience needing something to spice up her love life, found just the thing to awaken her interest. But would her husband like it too?

Includes two bonus stories by Mae Powers!

Whew!

We get a short break on the RR Ornery 11 tour bus before we’re back on board tomorrow at Bryn Greenwood‘s blog. If you stopped by yesterday, you saw just how much fun the tour can be! What a terrific bunch of writers — full of ebullient spirits (in all sense of the word!). And what a perfect host Sia proved to be — loved that fudge cake. Yum!

I’m the spotlight writer on tomorrow’s stop, so I get to share Chas with a few more people. Don’t forget that you can read a free excerpt over at Ravenous Romance.

The Ornery Eleven Blog Tour Schedule:

04/18 – Zhadi’s Den – Intro Stop
04/19 – Jennifer’s Random Musings – Elle Amery
04/20 – Unbound – Lisa Lane
04/21 – Talk About My Favorite Authors – Angela Cameron
04/22 – Kissa Starling – EM Lynley
04/23 – The Countess – Jamaica Layne
04/24 – PNR Inklings Blog at ParaNormal Romance – Sephera Giron
04/25 – Wicked Thorn and Roses – Isabel Roman
04/27 – Sia’s Thoughts on… – Neve Black
04/29 - Bryn Greenwood – C. Margery Kempe
04/30 – Bookwenches – Savannah Chase
05/01 – Neve Black – Inara LaVey
05/02 – Night Owl Romance – Final Stop

Ornery 11 @ Sia’s Thoughts On…

We’re off on the tour bus again, drinks spilling and voices raised in laughter and good-hearted shouts. Our featured writer today is the fabulously Neve Black, author of Sex Through the Zodiac. The amazing Sia has put up *ALL* our covers! Wow, you rock!

And of course, don’t forget to stop by and leave a comment. You will be entered to win VALUABLE prizes!

Today’s the Day: Chastity Flame

Run over to Ravenous Romance and pick up a copy of my Breathless thriller, CHASTITY FLAME. You can read an excerpt on line, too!

Here’s the synopsis:

Chastity Flame loves her job as a secret government operative. She
foils criminal masterminds, travels the world, and finds new lovers in
every city. Then she meets art historian Damien Michelet in front of
one of her favorite paintings and discovers there’s more to life than
just lust (although there’s plenty of that, too).

But Chastity doesn’t have time to think about what this sexy
distraction means while she’s trying to uncover a vast computer virus
scheme that will destabilize European currency and amusing herself
with various lovers across the continent.

It’s hard work saving the world-it can be lonely, too. Before Chastity
can make a decision about what to do about Damien, she takes part in a
daring rescue of a geek genius, only to discover that the fellow
operative lending assistance is none other than Damien! On the plus
side, now she won’t have to explain her job-but what to do about that
rule about no romance between agents? Will she risk the security of
her country for some really wild sex-and the possibility of love?