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Hot Minutes, Halloween Edition
Who said Halloween is only for kids? Definitely not me. So this October I put together an anthology of shorts with some author friends to celebrate the season. Hot Minutes, Volume 1 Halloween Edition just released in ebook and oh so yummy duet audio. Grab a few hot reads for those stolen minutes in your day and get in the spirit for the holiday. Four stories in MF, MMF, MFM and MM genres are just like an adult goodie bag with all the variety you could want for romance. Stories by Alyssa Turner, Sue Lyndon, Allyson Lindt and Brigham Vaughn.
On top of that, I'm celebrating the new release with a shiver inducing giveaway. Enter to win here!
I for one love short stories for those times I just don't have the bandwidth to really dig in. I also love to try out new authors this way. It takes skill to develop a plot and tangible characters in such a low word count. Go ahead and take a peek at what's inside this edition.
Thrills and Chills: The scariest parts of a haunted house are the things that go bump in the dark. Melanie is always up for a good rush and can’t resist the invite. But when she finds out what her friends Vincent and Danny have been hiding, her desire is put on full display. The three of them couldn’t be more different, but with her in the middle between her college besties, there couldn’t possibly be a better fit. By, Alyssa Turner
Punished by the Cowboy: After a string of disappointing relationships, Liz connects with Jacob on a kink friendly online dating site in hopes of finally finding Mr. Spanko McDreamy. After weeks of messaging their deepest fantasies, they plan to meet in person at a Halloween party. Will their online connection truly transfer to real life? And will she gracefully submit to her first real disciplinarily spanking? By, Sue Lyndon
Trick or Treat Games: Andi really doesn’t care for Halloween, let alone dressing up. But one of the two amazing guys she’s recently become involved with surprises her with a sexy getup she really can’t refuse. Only problem is the other part of their budding threesome is left out of the fun when too many miles separate him from his lovers. It’s tricky navigating new relationships. For Kane and Isaiah, figuring it out is their only option. By, Allyson Lindt
An Unexpected Treat: Marc is in the middle of nursing a broken heart but his extremely friendly and oh so sexy neighbor is making it hard to sulk. But if he can’t get over the guy who left him, how can he possibly start something new? If Casey has anything to do with it, Marc will be glowing by the time they light the neighborhood bonfire for Halloween. By, Brigham Vaughn
Go Deeper - new MMF in series
Go Deeper, Working It In book 2 is full of the sexy fun with a side of emotion my new series is all about.
I really love writing guys with of bit of an asshole edge to them. The term alphahole is a decent fit for my new character Dustin. I don't exactly know why, but I suspect a tiny little asshole lives somewhere in most of us and it's fun to safely let them out to play once in a while. But if you know my writing, he will redeem himself, just give him a chance. Of course you've got to balance some of that dickishness with a sweetheart of a guy in Trevor. It's fun to wonder who my readers will love more.
Willa is stuck in the middle, but not how you might think. She's stuck between love and hate. There's an old saying that fits... thin line between the two. Yes, she will find herself between these two guys as well, but I really had fun with the push and pull between Willa and Dustin. Hope you will get to know these three soon!
Get Closer - first in new series
New MMF Ménage!
Get Closer is the first standalone in my new series Working It In.
Welcome to the daily grind. There’s always a better position, a bigger salary, a more impressive bio. It’s time the ambitious young professionals at Hunter Railways national headquarters learn to feed something more than their hunger for success. Kyle Hunter has just taken his place on the board of directors of his family empire. With his girlfriend on one arm and his boyfriend on the other, he’s the best person to show them all the meaning of work / life balance. Happiness isn’t always about working things out. Sometimes the best thing to do is work it in.
Some of you may have read my short story Highly Inspired. It was included in the 2013 edition of Best Women's Erotica, edited by Violet Blue. It was one of my favorite short stories and their voices itched to be heard some more. So, Chloe and Russel got a second chance. But of course I couldn't leave it at that! I am a ménage author after all. Enter Martell who is both the glue and the force between them all. A nice dollop of push and pull tops this light and fun two-hour read off. I think you'll have a ball with these three.
So close, I can almost touch it.
Yet another business trip, and I find myself seated next to a smoking-hot piece of eye candy on my flight to New York. Turns out he’s got a special talent for locating the free-spirit I thought I’d lost somewhere at the bottom of my laptop bag. He said it was nice to meet me, but I wouldn’t know how nice until we got very familiar with an airplane blanket and each other too. It was a crazy thing to do, just a onetime stunt. So why am I still thinking about him after five years?
The cutie I’m consulting with now at Hunter Railways should be a good distraction, only as my luck would have it, they know each other and it looks like they want to know each other even better. I should just go back to focusing on my career. That’s what I’ll do…except I can’t stop asking myself, what if I could have it all? What if they could too?
Unleashed
The sound of a whip licking the floor should cause her to tremble. The whistle hiss of it cutting the air should tell her to run. The pin-prick kiss of leather should make her wince. These would be normal reactions, but Samantha Hunter couldn’t go back to being normal if she tried.
Oleg, her Master, is a king among kings in the BDSM world. He’s broken his promise to join two Mafia dynasties in an arranged marriage. Now a woman is dead and he owes a debt. Oleg will keep the woman he loves safe, even if it means placing her in the care of his oldest friend.
Dr. Henri Gerard is an expert with a knife. It’s his own scars that never seem to fade, and he is not alone. Sharing a scene is nothing new for him or his brother Doms of Club Duval. When one is made whole by the perfection of absolute control, the others feel gratified to witness it. But never, not once, have any of them shared a woman’s heart.
Is there room for two Doms to love one submissive? It won’t be easy... good thing Samantha likes things hard.
A submissive like no other
When Oleg showed up to ruin Jack's life in Swept, I wrote a character that you wanted to hate, but just couldn't. Oleg stuck with me, and by the time I was finished writing Swept, I knew I would have to tell his story too.
You can pre-order it before the March 15 release date. Get it here!
That New York Accent
Here's Rory Jack and Spencer
Here's Oleg and Jack...
Swept in Audio
I digress. I wasn't easy on my characters in this book, there are highs that are only more sweet because of the journey they take through the tough stuff. It took a real level of commitment from these performers to pull off the emotion I aimed to bring to this story. I can't say how pleased I am! If you'd like a little taste, whether you've read Swept or not, I think you'll see what I mean.
BUY SWEPT on Audible
BUT First...Get a huge preview of Polished if you haven't already.
These books can both be read alone, but the experience is much more intimate in order.
Mamma Romance
Polished - behind the scenes
LISTEN TO THE FIRST 6 CHAPTERS
Polished on Audible

I am a fan of storytelling. I am also a fan of the theater. Put these two interests together and it's no wonder why from the moment I finished my first full length novel, I was DYING to hear it acted out in audio. It took a while to get my rights back, but my 2013 bestselling MMF menage romance is now live on Audible in dynamic Duo-Cast Audio.
The term Duo-Cast is something I've coined, because though duet format audiobooks are nothing new (albeit more rare than single narration), I believe in creating an experience that captures each and every character as individuals, no matter that only two actors are cast. Duet narration is an appropriate label whenever there are two narrators. When producing polished with CTR Audio, I wanted to ensure that the listener could easily forget there are only two narrators, because each character lives independently in their performances. One stage actor playing many roles is different than a soliloquy. I didn't want an audiobook that was in fact a book narrated simply for the convenience of expanding the opportunities to read. It was important to me that Rory, Spencer and Jack came to life for my audience. Polished is an audiobook experience you don't just hear...It's one that you feel!
I pride myself on writing real people, the kind you would expect to know and like. I hope that my readers become their friends, their champions and their defenders along the way. The voices of these characters need to fit like a glove and allow the listener to feel they are truly meeting someone in the flesh. Speaking of real...Rory Campbell is about as real a woman as it gets. Fiercely loyal, both confident and at times insecure, a perfectionist who judges no one but herself, Rory was impeccably performed my Erin Bateman. I found Erin after a painful amount of auditions and it must have been fate, because she gets Rory to her core. I interviewed Erin about her experience recording Polished and also her life as a Voice Actor. It follows below. Swept is currently in the early stages of production and so is Four Real. I'll post soon about the progress and even post a sample or two soon.
Here's Erin's interview and be sure to comment with your thoughts on the preview!
Alyssa: My writing aims to take characters on a journey of emotional growth, challenges them to face hard truths and empowers them to live without regrets. You embodied Rory Campbell in a way that truly represented her spirit. How would you describe Rory and in what ways did you find a connection with her character?
Erin: We meet Rory who is confident, sweet, and sexy - someone quite likable! We come to see her as one with her own set of doubts. A woman who, like so many of us, tends to overthink. Who wants to please others. I both admired and learned from her way of leaning on others for support. Both Jack and Spence allowed her to realize her issues fully and what she needed to do to overcome them. Not only does she realize the issues but she takes action on the issues. She deals with it. That takes confidence. Confidence is inspiring, sexy, and a turn on! Who doesn't want to be seen as any of those things?
Alyssa: Are you a fan of Romance? Having never read one my books before, what surprised you most about Polished?
Erin: I am a fan of all genres - seriously I'm not just saying that like others say "I like all types of music". It's the relationship and character development that grabbed me. A good book within its genre needs to be bigger than the stereotypes. A Romance can be a more than simply love and bedroom scenes. Why those characters say what they do, react how they react, there’s a story there that goes much deeper.
Alyssa: Both you and George have amazing range as voice artists. The intimacy of the scenes in Polished were incredibly real and completely natural. I was endlessly impressed by how seamlessly you blended together, bringing to life each scene as if you were truly in the moment. How do you get into the “zone” in order to read a scene so authentically?
Erin: There is a reason my studio is on a different floor than where my children play! The intimacy needs to sound real - I'm not in the booth with George (can we say AWKWARD!?) so it's important to be reading the lines how you imagine someone would be conversing with you ... and yes I mean in a steamy bedroom scene and not a kitchen dinner scene!
Alyssa: Voicing romance is a distinct skill. Delivery of each line of dialogue has to be just right to evoke all the unsaid emotions and motivations laced in the words. Without the benefit of visual interpretation, it’s all up to the voice over artist to make those subtle connections for the listener. How long have you been a Voice Artist and how did you develop your amazing acting skills?
Erin: I've been working with my voice for my forever (a little over 20 years ... however if anyone asks I am 29 and holding). I read a lot. I mean A LOT. I read out loud, to my kids, for enjoyment, and for work (but really... I can put this in the enjoyment category just as easily). I listen to books too. It has to sound real. It's not my words on the paper. It might not be written the way I would say it but it has to sound like it came from me, the character I'm portraying. Occasionally I will warm up in character. Read an entire portion of the book (not recording but that could be funny!) as that character. Being that character outside of her lines is a must for character development.
Alyssa: What brings you the most joy in your career as a Voice Over Artist?
Erin: I love all the pieces that make the whole. Reading the words of the author in my head, figuring out just what makes the characters who they are, then telling that story out loud ... the whole process of taking that project from paper to ear is so fun and exciting. In reality I'm simply sitting in a studio reading out loud...but it's the story and my imagination that make me feel I am entirely someplace else.
MFMM - Oh Yeah! FOUR REAL
Lead singer of the start-up band Four Real, Tricia Donahue left her hometown with one question. How can you love three men at once? She’s convinced herself that it can’t be done—not without living up to her family’s infamous reputation. Now, years later, lead guitarist Michael Hill is touring with world famous TRE, far removed from the small town band he once called his family. Home will never be the same until he makes things right. Keyboarder, Pete Morello and drummer, Marty Pierce were always close, but when the one girl they ever loved disappeared from their life, their casual threesomes and life’s hard knocks revealed the feelings they share for each other. Reunion time for four best friends with unfinished business means they will finally face the music. Fantasy…meet reality.
Get those ear buds out...
A Sensual Audio story where you are the main character.
Pussy Footing Around
Here's what I'm saying.
Since my blog is so far away from political, I think there is one unifying message we can all agree upon. Pussies deserve respect. I'm not the first and won't be the last to acknowledge that without laying blame, pussies have brought kings to their knees and inspired lesser men to achieve greatness. Have we evolved beyond that fact? I'm afraid, not yet.
There may be no greater disrespect of the pussy than depriving it of want it needs. If you like having it grabbed, then by all means, find someone you trust who will do it for you. But let's never forget who deserves to make that call. (Here's a hint...you need to have one.)
New Book in Edits!
But I've got something new coming soon. Tentative blurb...don't hold me to it.
Yes, there will be trouble
New Menage - SWEPT
SWEPT is live!!
I'm back with another menage story about Spencer, Rory and Jack from Polished. You can read it as a standalone too!
For a very limited time, I am offering SWEPT at an Amazon.com exclusive new release discount. So run, run and get it now! It's also free to read on Kindle Unlimited.
Read the first three chapters.
Even a Master needs a savior...or two.
Successful engineering executive, Jack Rothman thought he was finally free to be the Dom he was meant to become. His submissives, Rory Campbell and Spencer Hartley are soon to be married, and his place as their Dominant is unshakeable. Then Jack loses the one thing a Dom requires…control over his life.
Rory can’t wait to get married, but she can’t marry both of her men—not in the eyes of the law or her overbearing, critical parents. She must find the courage to tell her parents the truth about her poly relationship, despite the sudden absence of her Dominant’s strength. If she wants the happily-ever-after wedding she’s always dreamed of, she’ll have to learn to fight for it on her own.
Spencer knows that lies are a poison that destroys from within. Now that he’s come to terms with his bisexuality he’s ready to settle down with the woman he loves and the man he can’t live without. Only the future that seemed so bright is in danger of being swept out of his hands. He’s watching his fiancée fall apart, his Dom fade away and there’s nothing he can do about it…or is there?













