Thursday, July 3, 2014

Guest Post: Ashley FanGirls #Manic4Eric for #NACrushTo​urney14

Kinky Vanilla Romance is pleased to support Eric in his NA Crush Tourney 14 match. We are asking for your help with aiding Eric to beat the competition.




 

Here's what we'll need your help with!






1) Voting for Eric on Thursday, July 3rd at http://naalley.blogspot.com. That's today!


2) Sharing the Eric pics (here & here) on Twitter and Facebook today!

3) Using Eric's official hashtag #Manic4Eric on Twitter and Facebook with any pics, messages, etc. of your own.
 
 
 Need more details about Eric? Check out this message:



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Hey y'all! My name is Ashley, from Book Junkie: Not-So-Anonymous. I am THRILLED to have been chosen to be the advocate for my man Eric, from Faith Sullivan's Take Me Now series!!! If you haven't read this series yet, you MUST! (P.S. The first book is FREE on Amazon, iBooks and Smashwords!) For those of you who haven’t met this young man, well, he’s here, along with his girlfriend Ivy for a little interview.

(Other than a few changes in tense, and a few added or removed words to make sense in this context, all the character’s answers are direct quotes from the series.)

Me: So Eric, let’s just jump right into our interview.  The first thing I’d like to know is this: what made you decide to become the owner of a garden center? I mean, it seems like a lot of hard work with not a ton of pay…

Eric: I’m living my dream so I can’t complain.  Well, maybe not everything is the way I’d like it to be, but I’m running my own business—something I’ve wanted to do since before I can remember.  I love being outdoors, and I learned everything I know about horticulture from Gram who won first place in the county fair every year for her rose bushes.  Making a living off things that grow is in my blood.

Me: Well, I can see why you care about it so much.  My next question is for Ivy.  I realize, when you first met Eric, it was under some pretty stressful circumstances.  After Lauren told you what Eric did after your first meeting, what did you think about him?
 
Ivy: I couldn’t believe Eric was even listening to half the things I rambled on about when he drove me back to my stranded car.  I was impressed he took the initiative to come to the theater’s rescue…It made me all tingly inside to know that we might have more in common than I thought.  He was older, way out of my league, and not to mention totally hot.  He carried me like I weighed nothing more than a feather.  I thought, “He must be strong from all of the manual labor he does around the garden center.  I could so fall for a man who works with his hands. I bet they’re skilled in other areas as well.” (Ivy’s cheeks are getting a little ink!)




Me: o, Eric, I know you already told Ivy this once, but I think all of the ladies out there (including me!) would like to know: what’s your idea of a perfect date?

Eric: *A slow grin takes over his face*   I guess it’d be a stormy night with the rain tumbling down the roof and splashing up against the windows.  We’d relax in our sweats or pajamas or whatever in front of the TV, watching old movies and eating popcorn. We’d be curled up in front of the fire, and I’d kiss her whenever a blast of thunder would rattle the foundation. But before things went too far, I’d go upstairs and run a bubble bath surrounded by candles. I’d call out to her, and she’d come looking for me only to find me already waiting in the tub. She’d take off her clothes, letting me watch until she was completely naked. I’d start to rise out of the water to go to her but she’d push me back among the suds as she joined me.

Me: *swooning* (Yes, please!) *fanning myself* Well, Eric, I think that says a lot about you…and it’s no wonder Ivy is in love with you!  Now Eric, there was a beautiful moment you had with Ivy, once you found her after she left (and punched a certain somebody)…can you tell us about it?

Eric: God, I had missed her so much.  My hands were still numb from punching that certain somebody, but somehow I found the courage to meet her eyes.  Her hair hadn’t been combed and her face was all tear-stained, but she had never looked more beautiful. Looking at her, I said, “You are my heart now.  Whatever happens to you happens to me.” We had been through so much together, and with everything that threatened to come between us, my love for her only grew stronger. I don't feel complete without her. I was missing a part of myself until she entered my life. She's the one who made me feel whole.
 

Me: *still swooning over here* Eric, you have got to be one of the most wonderful men I’ve ever read, and Ivy is a lucky woman.  I think we’ve got time for one more question…When did it first hit you that Ivy was the one?
Eric: It was the day we met when she hopped up next to me on the seat of my truck. I took a second to enjoy the moment. A girl hadn't ridden next to me in quite some time. My dog Shep, hearing the engine roar to life, came running with the heel of Ivy's shoe in his mouth. Ivy took one look at Shep and lost it. She was laughing so hard that she was practically crying. There was something about her laugh that made me want to join in. She reached out to give him a scratch behind the ears. He usually doesn't let people touch his head, but he seemed to like Ivy. And I kinda liked her too. The warmth of her touch combined with the sweetness of her voice left my head spinning. I felt myself falling for her. I know I wouldn't have minded staying parked with her from now until eternity.
Me: Wow.  Seriously Ivy, you are the most blessed woman in the world to have this man in your life.  Thank you both for being here today, and I hope we can do this again sometime!
Here is a list of things that different readers have said about Eric in their reviews from this trilogy…He is:
1.       Considerate
2.       Thoughtful
3.       HOT
4.       Sentimental
5.       Real-Life/Believable
6.       Good Guy
7.       Will do ANYTHING for the woman he loves
8.       Honest/Trustworthy
9.       Sweet
10.   Swoon-Worthy
11.   Successful/Hard-Working
12.   A Worry-Wart
13.   Protective (Maybe Overprotective) :D
14.   Rugged
15.   Vulnerable
16.   Did I mention HOT?!
Just trust me…when you get to know Eric you will be saying the same thing as me:
“If I had it my way, it would be ME with Eric, instead of Ivy. ;)”
SO, I think you know what to do…get over to NA Alley and vote for Eric!  And be sure to spread the word to all your friends, family acquaintances, coworkers…well, you get the idea. ;)  And be sure to use #Manic4Eric #NACrushTourney14


Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Spotlight on Lady Windermere’s Lover by Miranda Neville (+ Giveaway)

Kinky Vanilla Romance is pleased to share Lady Windermere’s Lover by Miranda Neville. It is book three in The Wild Quartet historical romance series.


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Lady Windermere’s Lover by Miranda Neville
The Wild Quartet Series Book Three
Releasing June 24th, 2014



Damian, Earl of Windermere, rues the day he drunkenly gambled away his family's estate and was forced into marriage to reclaim it. Now, after hiding out from his new bride for a year, Damian is finally called home, only to discover that his modest bride has become an alluring beauty—and rumor has it that she's taken a lover. Damian vows to keep his wife from straying again, but to do so he must seduce her—and protect his heart from falling for the wife he never knew he wanted.

Cynthia never aspired to be the subject of scandal. But with her husband off gallivanting across Persia, what was a lady to do? Flirting shamelessly with his former best friend seemed like the perfect revenge . . . except no matter how little Damian deserves her loyalty, Cynthia can't bring herself to be unfaithful. But now that the scoundrel has returned home, Cynthia isn't about to forgive his absence so easily—even if his presence stirs something in her she'd long thought dead and buried. He might win her heart . . . if he can earn her forgiveness!


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About the Author
 
Miranda Neville grew up in England. During her misspent youth she devoured the works of Georgette Heyer, Jean Plaidy, and any other historical novels she could lay hands on. As a result she attended the University of Oxford to study history, ignoring all hints that economics might be a more practical subject. She spent several years writing catalogs of rare books and original letters and manuscripts for Sotheby’s auction house in London and New York. Much of her time in this job was spent reading the personal correspondence of the famous. This confirmed her suspicion that the most interesting thing about history is people.
 
Since moving to Vermont, she has worked in Special Collections at Dartmouth College and as an editor and journalist on Behind the Times, a small, idiosyncratic (and now defunct) monthly newspaper. She is the owner and editor of a weekly advertiser in the Upper Valley, a job that leaves her enough time to write fiction.

Her first book, Never Resist Temptation, was published by Avon in 2009. The first two books in the Burgundy Club series were be published in 2010.
 
She lives with her daughter, Becca, a college student and confirmed drama queen, and two cats who are never on the right side of any door.

Author Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook



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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

InkHeart Authors Sale Promo & Giveaway - Adult Romance


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InkHeart Authors presents two boxed sets for your summer reading pleasure!
 
Make sure to download both the Sexy and Sweet AND the Steamy and Sizzling Set - 21 books for $5.98!
 
***Available for ONE MONTH ONLY***

 
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Sexy and Sweet Summer Reads 
 
Available for only $2.99 at:
 
Amazon | B&N | Kobo, and iBooks coming soon!
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 Falling Into Forever by Elena Aitken  
Secrets cause Kari to run, Rhys is determined to catch her, can she find the courage to trust again?  

A Daughter’s Place by CJ Carmichael  
For the sake of her child, a single mother must face the father who disowned her, the ex-boyfriend who hurt her and the neighbor she's always loved in... 

Tempt Me Cowboy by Megan Crane  
Chelsea Collier is a good girl schoolteacher who’s never done a bad thing in her life, but bad boy newcomer Jasper Flint is definitely a bad thing worth doing…  

His for the Weekend by Janelle Denison  
After nine years apart, one forbidden kiss between past lovers leads to one hot weekend, but when their time together is over, will Rachel walk away from Luke again, or can he convince her to stay and be his forever?  

Unspoken by Lauren Hawkeye  
Once, Ellie Kendrick was the only thing that Dominic Gabriel wanted... now she’s back and her version of what happened between them so long ago makes him question everything he knows about himself as a man...  

Weekend with the Tycoon by Kaira Rouda  
When wealthy tycoon Blake Putnam invites employee Samantha Jones to a family wedding on Indigo island with no strings attached he knows it’s risky business, but neither of them expects what happens next. 

Sweet Reunion by Melanie Shawn   
Sometimes first love deserves a second chance.  

The Start of Something Good by Renee Vincent writing as Gracie Lee Rose 
Who knew Mr. Right lived right next door? 

Where Their Hearts Collide by Zoe York  
When the girl next door meets the man of her dreams...at exactly the wrong time. 

 
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Steamy and Sizzling Summer Reads
 
Available for only $2.99 at:
 
Amazon | B&N | Kobo, and iBooks coming soon!


The CEO's Fantasy by RG Alexander 
Dean and Sara agree to a month of indulging their most forbidden fantasies--but when reality is better than his wildest dreams, will the CEO break his own rules to keep her?

Wicked All The Way by Shayla Black 
When a gruff military man with a desire to control seduces a skittish divorcee bent on finding her independence, will she give in to more than their sizzling chemistry?

The Dom Who Loved Me by Lexi Blake 
Sent to steal her secrets, he soon craved her submission. 

The Male Stripper by Opal Carew 
Her ultimate sexual fantasy brought to life....not one, but two sexy male strippers for one night of torrid passion she'll never forget. 

Elemental Pleasure by Mari Carr and Lila Dubois
There is passion and power in three.

Grif by Bianca D’Arc 
Grif is far from home when he meets a sexy, magical woman in desperate need of his help. 

Web of Desire by Cathryn Fox 
When the captive suddenly becomes the captor, Ally finds herself tangled in a web of desire—of her own making. 

Allure by Nina Lane 
In Book Two of the sexy Spiral of Bliss trilogy, Liv and Dean West's passionate romance is put to the test as they struggle with an unexpected family crisis. 

One Hot Fall Term by Sharon Page 
College freshman Mia fights to make a long distance relationship work with her gorgeous hometown boyfriend Ryan--but billionaire's son Jonathon plans to seduce her away. 

Dare to Love by Carly Phillips 
When a man who requires dominance falls for a woman who needs independence, can they survive the fallout? 

The Great Escape by Suzanne Rock 
Gianni loves dominating Sienna during her sessions at the Ecstasy Spa, but when his ex-lover returns and wants in on the action, all three of them uncover a bond that forces them change their views about love.

Through My Window by Jayne Rylon
What happens when a sex worker fall in love with a client but doesn't plan to quit her job?

Rocked by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott 
Love definitely wasn't on the setlist.

 
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Cover Reveal: Storms of Lazarus by Karen Kincy (+ Giveaway)

Today we're bringing you the cover reveal for Storms of Lazarus by Karen Kincy.  

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This is the second book in the Shadows of Asphodel series.  This is a new adult dieselpunk romance and releases in July.  Check out this stunning cover and then enter the giveaway!

 
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Sometimes escape is impossible. Sometimes love isn't enough.
 
 
1913. Christmas Eve. Ardis hardly expects a quiet holiday with Wendel, between fleeing Constantinople and hiding from an ancient society of assassins. And they owe a debt to a certain archmage.

In Königsberg, Prussia, they work with Konstantin on the next evolution of Project Lazarus. Wendel once called Königsberg home, the city now besieged by the Russians and their clockwork engines of war. This may be Wendel’s last chance to save his family and find redemption, but he's tormented by nightmares and tempted by laudanum. Ardis fears her love isn’t enough to save Wendel. Her hands are full piloting the automatons, and she's terrified to tell him a secret of her own. Will they—and their love—survive the storms of war?

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Shadows of Asphodel (Shadows of Asphodel #1)
 
 
She never asked for the undying loyalty of a necromancer.
 
1913. Austria-Hungary. Ardis knows better than to save a man on the battlefield. Even if he manages to be a charming bastard while bleeding out in the snow. She hasn’t survived this long as a mercenary without some common sense.
When she rescues Wendel, it isn’t because he's devilishly handsome, but because he's a necromancer. His touch can revive the dead, and Ardis worries he will return from the grave to hunt her down. Besides, a necromancer can be useful in this world on the brink of war.
 
A gentleman of questionable morals, Wendel drops to one knee and pledges his undying loyalty to Ardis. She resists falling for him, no matter how hot the tension smolders between them. Especially when she discovers Wendel's scars run much deeper than his skin, and it might be too late to truly save him from himself.

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About the Author:
 
Karen Kincy (Kirkland, Washington) can be found lurking in her writing cave, though sunshine will lure her outside. When not writing, she stays busy gardening, tinkering with aquariums, or running just one more mile. Karen has a BA in Linguistics and Literature from The Evergreen State College.

Find the author: Website | Twitter | Facebook 


 
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Giveaway:
Prize one:  signed paperbacks of Shadows of Asphodel and Storms of Lazarus. US only
Prize two: ebooks of Shadows of Asphodel and Storms of Lazarus. Open worldwide
 
 

This event was organized by CBB Book Promotions
 
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Monday, June 30, 2014

Book Blast & Giveaway: I Love My… Trilogy by Sabrina Lacey

Kinky Vanilla Romance is pleased to share the I Love My… Trilogy by Sabrina Lacey.






SYNOPSIS:

The I Love My… Trilogy is the box set of the entire “I Love My…” romance series. It’s jam-packed with “I Love My Healed Heart” “I Love My Side of The Story” and “I Love My Fire” ---three whole novels, just shy of 200,000 words! In the intertwining erotic romance stories of three best friends (Fashion Magazine Assistant Editor Jessica Harper, Casting Director Amber Monroe, and Passionate Painter Nicole Henry) we fall in love with their friendships, their quirks, and most of all, their hot as hell men! Jessica’s been cheated on, Amber’s in a stale relationship, Nicole’s been single for three years, and against the electric backdrop of New York City, they battle their way to true love with the help of each other and a loyalty you will love.


"If women acted this way across the globe, men would only be able to cheat with each other because the sisterhood would be so strong." – Amazon Review


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EXCERPT:

I never thought I’d be the type of girl to answer a sex ad. They were gross, laughed at, ridiculously disturbing even. But then there are those posts tonight that cause my mind to question the masses, the ones that beckon me, like: “Use me like I’m him” and “I’m free of judgment - and in New York for only one night.” The latter one really catches my attention.
 
Why am I looking? Because I am at the height of my sexual prime and even though my heart hurts from the loser boyfriend that just under two months ago ended our relationship without my consent, I want it. Sex. I want a man’s body on top of mine.  I want the pressure of his chest against me - the weight of him, the smell of him, on top of me. Behind me. Underneath me. Next. To. Me. 
 
I want it.  So I answered one.
 
Will I tell anyone I answered the ad?  Hell, no. 
 
While I’m sitting on my couch with my glass of Pinot Grigio, watching an episode of So You Think You Can Dance, I hear it…the unmistakable sound of an email alert on my phone. It could be more spam from my credit cards. It could be a notice that someone liked my post on Facebook (I really need to turn those alerts off), or it could be my ticket out of this boredom and anger. I consider waiting for the commercial break to check it… Yeah, right. I reach for the phone.
 
The email reads, “I loved what you had to say. You’re really funny. And if those pics you sent are real, I’d love to meet you. Where are you now?”
 
My heart starts to race.
 




AUTHOR BIO:

Sabrina Lacey used to shoot photography and for a while, fashion. She was like Diego, the photographer in I Love My Healed Heart who worked the tents at Fashion Week. It gave Sabrina all the insight she needed to create a fantastical tale about the glamorous lives those people don’t really live. ;) Now she lives in Los Angeles, CA. with her dog Pippin. He wouldn’t comment for this bio. He’s an enigma, that one. A tiny, fluffy, white Maltese, enigma who captured her heart and ran with it. She however would like to say that she loves you for coming along for the ride.  Cheers and Happy Reading!


AUTHOR LINKS:

Official Website: http://sabrinalacey.com







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Jupiter Ascending - Official Movie Trailer #2 + #Groupon Deal: $6.99 for a Movie Ticket from Fandango

In theaters July 18th, Jupiter Ascending starring Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis!




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"Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis star in "Jupiter Ascending," an original science fiction epic adventure from filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski.

Jupiter Jones (Kunis) was born under a night sky, with signs predicting that she was destined for great things. Now grown, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to the cold reality of a job cleaning other people's houses and an endless run of bad breaks. Only when Caine (Tatum), a genetically engineered ex-military hunter, arrives on Earth to track her down does Jupiter begin to glimpse the fate that has been waiting for her all along—her genetic signature marks her as next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos.

From the streets of Chicago to far flung galaxies whirling through space, "Jupiter Ascending" is written and directed by the Wachowskis. Award-winning producer Grant Hill, with whom they have collaborated since "The Matrix" Trilogy, is producing, together with Lana Wachowski and Andy Wachowski. Roberto Malerba and Bruce Berman serve as executive producers." - Warner Brothers



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Sunday, June 29, 2014

FOUR WEDDINGS AND A KISS – Win an iPad Mini & rip-roarin’ Facebook Party!

Four best-­selling romance novelists bring tales of feisty heroines, stubborn heroes, and unlikely love in the Wild West in Four Weddings and a Kiss. Don't miss the latest from the Western Brides Collection from Margaret Brownley, Robin Lee Hatcher, Mary Connealy, and Debra Clopton.

The authors are celebrating with a "Sweet on Love" iPad Mini Giveaway and rip-roarin' Facebook party.

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 One winner will receive:
  • An iPad Mini
  • A Bride for All Seasons and Four Weddings and a Kiss 

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on July 8th. Winner will be announced at the Four Weddings and a Kiss Facebook Author Chat Party. Connect with Western Brides Collection authors Margaret Brownley, Robin Lee Hatcher, Mary Connealy, and Debra Clopton for an evening of fun book chat, western-themed trivia, and prizes. The authors will also be answering audience questions and giving an exclusive look at the next book in the collection!

So grab your copy of Four Weddings and a Kiss and join the authors on the evening of July 8th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)
 

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP todayTell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 8th!

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Pick up Colleen Coble’s new book for just $4.99 & enter to win a Kindle Fire!

Don’t miss Colleen Coble‘s latest release in the Hope Beach series, Seagrass Pier. The book releases July 1st, and Colleen's publisher is offering the ebook at a special pre-order price of just $4.99 between now and 6/30 everywhere ebooks are sold.

PLUS . . . between 6/9 – 6/30 Colleen will be hosting a Kindle giveaway.


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One winner will receive:
  • A brand new Kindle Fire HDX
  • Seagrass Pier and the rest of the Hope Beach series by Colleen Coble

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 30th. Winner will be announced on Colleen's blog on July 1st.


 
 

Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning and be sure to stop by Colleen's blog on July 1st to see if you won!