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The first time they met, Kara crashed into Ted straight on as she was leaving his boss’s office. Maybe he’ll get a second chance…

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Ted Springs scanned the small crowd waiting to greet passengers over the heads of others disembarking in front of him. He spotted her immediately. She stood at the edge of the crowd and gave a tentative wave when she recognized him. He nodded in return, trying to be patient with the older ladies ahead of him and a family with two young children.

Wearing a simple pink dress that buttoned down the front and fell nearly to the knees, Kara Daniels looked both professional and sexy. Tossing dark hair over her shoulder, she looked much more collected than when he’d last seen her, but then this was not a surprise meeting.

His chest tightened as he neared her.

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A heist? A murder? It’s villain’s choice.

A special-order art theft? Tedious, but seamless – until small town museum director Kara Daniels calls in the experts. Furious her favorite trio of priceless impressionist paintings has been stolen from its traveling exhibit on her watch, Kara is determined to save not only the paintings, but her future in the art world. She’ll stop at nothing to entrap the thief.

Ted Springs knows the underbelly of the criminal world a little closer than he might like—but he’s turned it to good advantage, first as a police officer, and now as detective for the Upper Midwest Arts Council. His job? To guarantee the security of the valuable paintings in the Council’s traveling exhibits.

Heat sizzles when Ted and Kara collide—can they work together, before it’s too late?

REVIEWS

Five stars at Goodreads: “The sex is hot and I loved the phone sex scenes. Never did I expect the ending. It was brilliant. The Heist is a winner!” Sheila G.

Five stars at Amazon: “From the start, the perspective of Kara, the museum’s director and the thieves are cleverly interwoven… rich in detail… held my interest and kept me reading forward.” Gaele “Very hot…engaging, entertaining, funny and serious, well written and extremely enjoyable to read.” Donna H.

BUY LINK

Print and E-Book http://www.amazon.com/Heist-Adriana-Kraft/dp/0990747611

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What do you wear to a clothing optional resort? You’d be surprised…

Swingers Bret and Jen Andrews are getting ready for a decadent week at the tropical swing lifestyle paradise, Epicurean Delites. They’ve just been shopping, and now they’re modeling Jen’s purchases for their best friends.

Epicurean Delites

Swinging Games, Book 13

Four Flames: Multiple partners, ménage, explicit sex f/m, f/f/m, f/m/f, four-way, toys, anal sex, light bdsm

EXCERPT

In a matter of minutes, Jen reappeared in what first looked like a black long evening gown. Then she turned slowly around. The left side had a slit to her waist, making it clear she was naked underneath. Brett wasn’t sure of the material, but the top was see-through. He wet his lips, watching his wife’s nipples trying to find their way out through the sheer material.

“This is for the Saturday night theme night, Black on White,” Jen announced, spinning slowly about once more. “As you can see, I am in black. Brett will wear a white sport coat and black pants.”

“You guys,” Ryan said with a trace of awe in his voice, “are going to be the talk of the ball.”

“No doubt,” Donna added. “And there won’t be any difficulty getting you out of that dress.”

“How am I going to be able to dance with you wearing that?” Brett said. “I’m going to have a boner that will embarrass both of us.”

“Not me,” Jen said, grinning broadly. “The question is, together will we attract some players?”

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Palm trees swaying in the breeze, curtained beds beside the swimming pool, a floating bar—Jen and Brett can hardly believe the decadence they get to share for a week with Carl, Alice, and Sarah at the swing lifestyle resort, Epicurean Delites. Sometimes life is too short.

REVIEWS

Goodreads, 5 stars: hot and erotic with m/m, m/m/f, f/f, m/f/m/f and m/f couplings. What I liked best though was that these couples were older couples. Sheila G

Amazon, 5 stars: An Incredible place. Whew, what a fun and hot story! Well written and incredibly erotic. Tracey P.

BUY LINK

http://www.amazon.com//dp/B00SKKWXSE/

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Do you remember that first kiss with the love of your life? Traci will never forget this one, something she never thought would happen to her.

EXCERPT

Traci tried to breathe. His mustache was so soft it felt like a hundred feathers tickling her upper lip. She wanted more of him, but he maintained a glacial pace. She stood on her toes, but he only nibbled. And then she felt him pull her close. His mouth was on hers. She opened her mouth greedily. His tongue entered without further invitation. She’d never been kissed so thoroughly. Reciprocating, Traci wet his mustache with her tongue. And then she bruised his lips with her own. Since when had she become the aggressor?

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Threatened race horses, city slicker attorney, sexy California wrangler—what can possibly go wrong?

Hot-shot Chicago prosecuting attorney Traci Steele works tirelessly keeping rapists off the street to prevent other women from suffering the hell she’s endured, so she resists her friends’ insistence that she take a two month R&R in their California Live Oak condo—until they persuade her to help their rancher friend as a private investigator.

Though he runs the stables at Live Oak, well-muscled mustached wrangler Scott McCord much prefers working with the race horses he trains at his ranch, and he can’t believe his old friends have sent a greenhorn female to help him with horse troubles.

The improbable dance between this mismatched pair barely fits in around the escalating suspense of whoever’s after Scott’s horses. Traci is as tenacious in her sleuthing as she is terrified about her inability to ever love a man. Can Scott succeed in gentling her – like he does his horses – before she flees in panic?

REVIEWS

Top Pick at Night Owl: “Add into this touching story of recovery a mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end, and you’ve got a story you won’t be able to put down.” (Angi)

Five Stars at Amazon: “Riveting mystery and love story in one great book.” (Donna H) “A Great story that shows that love can heal anything!” (Amy B.)

Five Stars at Goodreads “This is a mature couple who have handled difficult situations in the past but have learned from them and do not give up what is important without a fight and serious soul-searching… I will miss this series and these characters.” (Sheila G)

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RPT6YJA/

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Welcome to My Sexy Saturday, where authors share seven words, sentences, or paragraphs from their work to entertain you and entice you into wanting more!

Detour Ahead (Riders Up, Book Four)

Threatened race horses, city slicker attorney, sexy California wrangler—what can possibly go wrong?

Last week we caught Scott and Traci in a slow dance – here’s a peek at what Scott’s feeling as they dance:

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Scott filled his lungs with Traci’s fresh scent. He wanted to be gentle with her, but her body filled his empty spaces so well that he lost track of his intent. He pressed her body to his as if afraid they wouldn’t have another time like this. Scott closed his eyes and swayed with the music, rubbing his nose and jaw through her ebony hair. It was like touching silk. He breathed deeply and her scent caressed his soul. She wasn’t supposed to have such a powerful impact on him; he was here to help her overcome her past, not to succumb to her innate charm. He was cowboy and she was big city. Don’t forget that. Enjoy. Please her. But don’t forget.

Through how many songs had they clung to each other? He couldn’t remember. They moved hardly at all. There was a waiting and a longing that palpated between them. Scott couldn’t wait any longer.

He lightly kissed Traci’s forehead. She didn’t retreat. Instead, he heard the softest of moans come from her lips. It was the best music he’d heard all evening.

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Hot-shot Chicago prosecuting attorney Traci Steele works tirelessly keeping rapists off the street to prevent other women from suffering the hell she’s endured, so she resists her friends’ insistence that she take a two month R&R in their California Live Oak condo—until they persuade her to help their rancher friend as a private investigator.

Though he runs the stables at Live Oak, well-muscled mustached wrangler Scott McCord much prefers working with the race horses he trains at his ranch, and he can’t believe his old friends have sent a greenhorn female to help him with horse troubles.

The improbable dance between this mismatched pair barely fits in around the escalating suspense of whoever’s after Scott’s horses. Traci is as tenacious in her sleuthing as she is terrified about her inability to ever love a man. Can Scott succeed in gentling her – like he does his horses – before she flees in panic?

BUY LINK    Amazon

REVIEWS

Night Owl Reviews Top Pick This is a story about letting go of your past so you can move on to your future…Add into this touching story of recovery a mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end, and you’ve got a story you won’t be able to put down. Angi

You Gotta Read Reviews Rich in romance and suspense, this book had me mesmerized from the first page…a sensational job of combining just the right amount of suspense with a sauciness that leaves you longing for more. Val

Amazon Riveting mystery and love story in one great book Donna H. A Great story that shows that love can heal anything!” Amy B.

Goodreads  “This is a mature couple who have handled difficult situations in the past but have learned from them and do not give up what is important without a fight and serious soul-searching… I will miss this series and these characters.” Sheila G

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Welcome to Book Hooks, a Wednesday offering by members of Marketing For Romance Writers to share a little taste of our work and entice you into wanting more! Click on the links at the end to travel to other Book Hook posts, and enjoy!

Just released at Exatsy Books:

A Gift for Adam

Sensible Evie, devilish Adam and a Christmas package mix-up in a hilarious holiday romp!

As soon as Evie had told Adam she wasn’t inviting him in, he’d slid across the seat until his hip settled against hers. His male scent teased her nostrils. He held her hand, waiting for her answer. The soft, dim light from the dashboard cast them in dreamy green and red colors.

“I doubt a kiss will make me jump out of my skin,” she said lightly.

“We’ll see about that,” he countered, slanting his lips across hers.

She breathed through her nose as he seemed to swallow the air from her lungs. A moan escaped her lips. It wasn’t a harsh, demanding kiss—not at all like what she’d expected. It was a soft kiss. A gentle kiss. A coaxing kiss that made her want to respond in kind, and she did.

BUY LINK: Extasy Books

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Home and Garden assistant manager Evie Strand has painstakingly embroidered a set of seven thongs as a gag gift for her best friend—only she brought the wrong box to the store Christmas party, and now Adam Grant from Automotive is holding them up for everyone to see: Kiss my…, Tight Fit—could things get any worse? Adam may seem like a total rake, but he can tell Evie’s deeply embarrassed and he resolves to make it up to her. Who knew where a simple dinner date would lead?

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Welcome to Book Hooks, a Wednesday offering by members of Marketing For Romance Writers to share a little taste of our work and entice you into wanting more! Click on the links at the end to travel to other Book Hook posts, and enjoy!

We’re celebrating the re-release of The Best Man – find more excerpts and a giveaway on our re-release tour: http://bippityboppitybook.com/best/

EXCERPT

“Kneel in the cushion chair,” Kitty ordered, “facing away from me.”

Jared nodded, draped his arms over the back of the chair and peeked behind him. She was smiling.

“Raise your ass more. That’s right.”

“Put your wrists together,” she said, stepping around the chair. Only then did he see that she carried a leather strap, which she quickly secured around his wrists.

“That should hold you,” she muttered before kissing his head. “I wouldn’t want you trying to turn the tables on me midcourse. Are you comfortable enough?”

“Yeah, get on with it.”

“Oh, I give the orders. Don’t go anywhere—I’ll be right back.”

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Bad girl meets bad boy. Not quite forty, successful Chicago realtor Kitty Paige likes her sex raw and edgy, and sees no reason to limit herself to just one man. Enter Jared Jacobs, wealthy rancher and race horse owner, who views his sex life as a series of splendid love affairs and sets out to make Kitty next on the list. Will their explosive chemistry lead to love, or is it just lust?

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REVIEWS

The Romance Reviews: Top Pick Boundaries are pushed and it’s a race to see who wins. But falling in love lets everyone win, as Kitty and Jared find out. Everything about Kitty and Jared was amazing. Laurie P.

Amazon Readers: Kitty and Jared are my new favorite characters. I love this book. It kept me on edge because Kitty was so unpredictable, which gave this story its twist and turns. Cheryl B.   The writing is excellent, and there’s more to the wounded heroine than the facade she presents. Nicely done, Adriana. M. Varhalmi

Goodreads Readers: I loved Kitty and Jared.  Both are strong willed characters who will not run from their attraction. The Best Man is excellent. Sheila G. This is my first experience with these authors (co-written) and I loved it! Kitty has no clue what is going to happen when she meets Jared at her daughter’s wedding. Jared sees a vision in yellow and knows that he’s got to conquer. And conquer he does, in all the right ways. Kathryn.

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