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Ok, a new poll ... or discussion... If you will... -- Naughty Auntie Frannie, Friday, July 25, 07:10:42am
All Right, I've been looking at this gorgeous set of abs and pecks all week and thoroughly enjoying the sight. He is a work of art. And you all know that I love art. As an artist, a bare chest is much easier to do than one with fur. I understand why swimmers shave/wax. Speed. I understand why body builders/models shave/wax. Definition. But on a personal level... I love soft, silky, fingers runnable through, hair on a man's chest. How does everybody else feel? Do ya think that the lack of fur on the model's chests that we are viewing has anything to do with the current popularity of shape shifters? LOL Just asking! *G*
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Ooooooohhhh....Opal Carew visited the board -- Heather 
, Thursday, July 24, 03:09:57pm
::::waving at you Opal:::: Loved "Twin Fantasies" and "Blush"...I have "Swing" here, and will probably start it tonight. You do a great job with making us really care about the characters...and I just love the spice of your books. Great erotica, in my opinion. Come visit us again...we love our authors to visit us.
Beaty I'm so glad you enjoyed her book...we think we don't always agree on books...but most of the time we do!!! Linda, you're going to LOVE it. I've lent my copy to Ann, she hasn't read it yet...but I'm going to make her read it soon (she's been busy with her move)!
My exchange students are gone, as of this morning...3 sixteen year olds in my home for two weeks...all I can say is I humbly bow down to you mom's who have, or have had, teens in your home. I'm freakin' exhausted...and plan to do nothing more for the rest of the day, but veg out, and read "Swing". Good night everyone!!!
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- It's a small world -- Libby, Thursday, July 24, 12:48:46pm
I'm leaving on vacation in the morning and needed to pick up some reading material to take with me. Since I work at a library I have easy access to a few hundred thousand titles but I'm going camping and I've seen what happens to library books that spend any length of time in a tent. So...off I went to Coles on my lunch break...
I selected a book by Kathryn Smith, Be Mine Tonight, left it on the passenger seat of my car so I wouldn't leave it at the library and went back to work. A little while later a co-worker needed a drive to pick up a car and I volunteered. What does she say when she sees the book? "Did you read it yet? That's my cousin". LOL
Sometimes, the world seems so small. :)
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- Isn't that crazy?! someone asked me today if i'd read PC's latest and I was able to say, "Yes, she's my friend!" LOL (NT) -- Ronlyn, Thursday, July 24, 02:38:43pm
- And...correct me if I'm wrong, Linda, Beaty, or Judy...but didn't Katheryn used to be a Rebel before she was published? She hasn't been around for awhile...but she used to be a regular...many moons ago! (NT) -- Heather , Thursday, July 24, 02:59:05pm
- MY BAD!!!! -- Beaty, Wednesday, July 23, 07:45:48am
Releases for July 22, 2008, that I should have posted yesterday:
Suzanne Brockmann - Into the Fire
Liz Carlyle - Never Romance a Rake
Sorry I'm late!
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- I tore through my Liz C & Madeline H books on my TBR & man, these are just two of my fave all-time historical authors. I forget just how awesome both of them... (more inside) -- Joey
, Wednesday, July 23, 10:43:57am
- Yup, I bought two of each (my sister Lory is staying with me) and popped for next day delivery - UPS tracking says they left for delivery at 6:42 this morning - can't wait!!! (NT) -- Judy, Wednesday, July 23, 11:39:41am
- Gotta catch up on my books...I'm so behind...now 2 news one's to get...OY...will I ever catch up?!?!? (NT) -- Heather , Thursday, July 24, 03:00:00pm
- Two Dozen FREE eBooks! -- Patti O'Shea
, Tuesday, July 22, 05:10:20pm
For a limited time, Tor is allowing free downloads of every book they released over the months through their email program. I counted and including mine, there are nearly two dozen available. There are only two of us from the paranormal romance program, everyone else is SF/F, but if you're interested in checking out what's available, the link is:
Tor.com
It's a good opportunity to try some new authors.
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- Patti, I downloaded IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR and loved it. Who is the other writer? I want to make sure that I don't miss the goodies. :-) (NT) -- Frances, Tuesday, July 22, 06:45:52pm
- Thank you Patti! That is exactly the info that I wanted. (NT) -- Frances, Wednesday, July 23, 05:48:40am
- Ooooooohhhh...books...I'm there! Thanks for the info Patti! (NT) -- Heather , Thursday, July 24, 03:00:43pm
- I know Heather did a heads up on Mamma Mia a bit further down but ... --
, Tuesday, July 22, 05:00:16pm
It is a fantastic mother daughter movie watchable. Just got back from seeing it with my growing up waaaay to fast daughter and heck they even have a bit about ... dot dot dots LOL.
It has just about every romance plot device somewhere in it, secret babies, big misunderstandings, HEAPS AND HEAPS of beefcake all dancing around showing their six packs on a beach, May-December moments and a HEA too. It just made me laugh and weep and hum the ABBA tunes and do all of this in the company of my daughter in a theatre filled with many other mother/daughter combos. Truly special girl time.
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- I know this is way off topic...but.... -- Libby, Tuesday, July 22, 04:39:24pm
I'm heading to Pennsylvania this Friday morning with a friend to attend a Medieval festival just north of Pittsburg. Last year we drove straight through (from Nova Scotia, took 25+ hours)but this time around I'm trying to convince him to stop and see a few things along the way. Any recommendations for things in Pennsylvania? I've tossed Gettysburg on the table and he hadn't said NO.
Suggestions appreciated!
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- Is anyone else excited for the show "True Blood" on HBO? -- Joey, Tuesday, July 22, 08:33:22am
A year or so ago, when I first heard they were turning Charlaine Harris's Southern Gothic vampire books into a tv series, I was somewhat excited (translate SUPER excited). Then I heard they cast Anna Pacquin as Sookie and that got me even more worked up (I'm a fan of hers). Anyway, it is finally premiering on HBO this fall. And I've already been scraping my pennies to pay the HBO premiums and talked to the honey about turning on HBO this fall so we can watch the show.
http://www.hbo.com/events/trueblood/
Anyone else excited? Does anyone else read the books? I will admit I am 2 books behind in the series (I have one of them right now from the library). But then I am behind on almost all my reading right now.
Ciao!
Joey
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- We don't get HBO, but I'm sure it's a series that I'll get on dvd when it becomes available. I will be listening for reviews intently though, I love the series and really really enjoyed the latest book. I just hope they do the books justice! (NT) --
Aimee, Tuesday, July 22, 08:42:01am
- I read one of the books but haven't read anymore yet. I do know that some others read them, I think Ann but can't remember who else. I'll be looking forward to the show though. (NT) --
£inda, Tuesday, July 22, 11:58:58am
- I'm a HUGE fan of the series and I've posted about the series here before. I can't wait for it. I wasn't too keen on Anna Paquine as Sookie, but she's warming on me. I'm THRILLED that they cast Alexander Skarsgard as Eric. He's not only a brilliant actor (currently staring in Generation Kill as Iceman) but he's 6'4 and Swedish!! (NT) -- Libby, Tuesday, July 22, 04:37:17pm
- I love this series and have serious Eric love. Gack only knows when it will be shown over here, but you will have to let me know what it's like (NT) -- , Tuesday, July 22, 04:50:41pm
- Haven't started the books yet...but I've got them...hoping to get going on them before the series starts on HBO. (NT) -- Heather , Thursday, July 24, 03:03:01pm
- Just wanted to say... -- Bonnie Vanak, Monday, July 21, 08:57:19am
I love this wallpaper. Thank you Beaty. God Bless America! this deserves enough open space (amber waves of abs?)
Oh yeah! Have a great Monday, everyone!
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Beaty, Sunday, July 20, 08:33:22pm
Happy Birthday, Tammy P & Casey!
Enjoy those hot summer days. *G*
Hope your day is WONDERFUL!
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- Hope ya'll have a TERRIFIC DAY!!! (NT) -- £inda, Sunday, July 20, 11:56:44pm
- Have a wonderful day! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Monday, July 21, 06:42:03am
- Tammy, Casey, Happy Birthday! (NT) -- Frances, Monday, July 21, 07:13:21am
- Happy birthday Tammy and Casey! (NT) -- Bonnie Vanak, Monday, July 21, 08:54:57am
- Happy Birthday Ladies!!! (NT) -- Lucy, Monday, July 21, 12:25:19pm
- Now this is MY kind of birthday, baby! LOL Hope you both have splendid days! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, July 21, 02:49:46pm
- Hi Tammy and Casey - Hope you had terrific birthdays! And now, if you're done with this guy ... remember to share with your fellow ReBeLs! (NT) -- Judy, Tuesday, July 22, 03:53:40am
- Hope your day was superb ladies, happy belated birthday (NT) -- , Tuesday, July 22, 04:51:21pm
- Thanks ladies! I know I don't come around very often, but it's nice to know I can count on a hot b-day wish here! Thanks again!! (NT) -- Casey
, Thursday, July 24, 03:11:11pm
- Check out my book!!! -- Kerri M. Young, Sunday, July 20, 06:18:50pm
Check out my new book. Love After All was just released by Author House. It is an exciting, witty, sensual historical romance. Here is an excerpt:
Clarissa sat in the chair after the sizzling feelings his stare caused left her and she couldn’t stand the cold anymore. Finally, she approached the bed where her nemesis was lying in wait. Sound asleep and obviously not bothered by the chilly air. “Ethan...” she said quietly.
“I knew you’d reconsider,” he said without even opening his eyes. He sighed, “Oh, very well, I’ll forgive you and I suppose you can share the bed with me.” He teased and started to lift the covers for her then snatched them back down as he looked up at her. “You’re not undressed yet,” he growled.
“I’m not undressing for you, now please,” she pleaded. His eyes roved over her uncaring that she saw.
Knowing full well that she was cold enough to do just about anything to get into the bed Ethan didn’t give an inch and pressed his point on further. “Under no circumstances are you getting in this bed with those clothes on. Just look at the hem of that dress. It’s absolutely filthy, and the grass stains from where you were lying on the ground,” he tisked in a haughty tone.
Clarissa looked herself over the best she could in the small light from the candle still barely burning, melted down to the trunk it sat on.
With a huff of frustration she started to undress but stopped when she noticed how intently he was watching her. “Are you going to do that the whole time?” she asked him.
“Yes love, it’s part of the deal.” he stared up at her. His eyes turned to golden smelt in the dark room as they roved unbridled over her.
She let out and exasperated sigh before continuing to unbutton the back of her gown and slide it to her feet. Ethan watched as her hands worked to free the many necessary articles of clothing.
When she was down to her chemisette Clarissa turned back toward the bed. The white linen fit snugly hugging her hips and defined her breast leaving the imprint of her nipples in the soft fabric. Ethan noticed they were hardened as the cold air met with her skin, their color stained against the delicate fabric.
She wrapped her arms protectively around herself and stared into the bed at him. One lacy strap fell off her shoulder, she didn’t seem to notice. Everything about her mystified him and set his blood on fire. He’d never seen a woman do anything as sexy and seductive in his life. And innocent, she had no clue the longing she caused within him by a few simple movements. “You said I could wear this if I got into bed with you.”
“I know,” he barely got out in a husky whisper. If only he could think of the words to make her remove the rest of her clothing for him. He immensely enjoyed removing a woman’s clothing before a tryst but never had he watched a woman do the likes of it herself before. It was exotic, and he was in more need of her now than ever.
“Can I get in now? It’s really cold,” her words broke his thoughts.
“No, the rest of it has to go,” his eyes still intently on her taking in every inch.
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- Thank you ladies!!! -- Joey , Sunday, July 20, 01:45:04pm
For waving at me & asking about *my* stuff. I AM still writing. In fact, I just finished off a HUGH contest entry (keep your fingers crossed for me). Right now I am blazing through the end of my first draft so I can start getting proposals sent out.
In very exciting news... my critique partner just sold her first book! (if you recall, my other critique partner, Shirley Karr was writing historicals). So this is "Jessa Slade" and she writes paranormals/urban fantasies like me.
You can check her out at:
http://www.jessaslade.com
Why is this exciting news for me? Well, it gets frustrating and discouraging having been at this for so long and not having sold (and been SO close a few times). But Jessa has been close and been writing even longer than me. And she just sold her first book!! It just gives me hope. *grin*
I hope you do check out Delilah Marville's site. I think you all will enjoy her book. It is Hot, Hot, Hot!!
Ciao!
Joey
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- Haha. I just re-read my post and I sound like I came here just to pimp out all my friends books. *laugh* But honestly, I just missed ya'll!! Ciao! (NT) -- Joey , Sunday, July 20, 01:58:42pm
- You know Joey if you say a book is hot, we're going to read it.. *G* I'll be keeping my fingers crossed about your contest.. (NT) -- £inda, Sunday, July 20, 04:34:20pm
- Cool Joey, congrats and good luck on hte contest entry! (NT) -- Bonnie Vanak, Monday, July 21, 08:54:07am
- Its an accomplishment just to finish a book, so I give you HUGH kudo's for that! Keep at it, I hear from other authors that you just have to keep at it. Good luck ! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, July 21, 02:54:42pm
- Hey Joey! It's good to "see" you on the board again, pimping or not! (NT) -- Judy, Tuesday, July 22, 03:57:52am
- We got a Shout Out! -- Frances, Sunday, July 20, 10:15:27am
Just opened my e-mail Newsletter from Fresh Fiction. There, close to the bottom of the page was the notice that Sandra Hill had won the Hughie from RBL Romantica for best time travel. We are so cool! :-)
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- Twin Fantasies by Opal Carew -- Beaty, Sunday, July 20, 07:06:32am
I wanted to second Heather's recommend of Twin Fantasies. It's for those of you that enjoy erotica. There is a threesome in it just as a warning for those that don't like that. But why I'm doing the recommend is that I got the connection. Much erotica is just that - all about the sex. And there is a place for that. But what really gets me into a story is the connection between the h/h. If I don't get that, then the story is flat. Anyway, here's another erotica author that builds the characters enough for you to feel the love and romance. Since I'd like to know when others find this kind of treat, I thought I'd share. Thanks, Heather!
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- Hi and catch up. -- Sarah, Saturday, July 19, 07:39:51pm
Hi all,
seems like ages since I have said hello. Slack bum, I know. All is ok here at the moment. Manky teen is getting better and work is busy as always.
Have a blog, you're welcome to come say hi. Just might not be to everyones taste! Have been reading loads, as per usual! Some of my fav's recently have been P.A. Brown's L.A. Heat and Snow Angel by Sharon Maria Bidwell. have a review for L.A. Heat on my site and you can check out Sharon Maria Bidwell here
http://loose-id.com/searchresult.aspx?CategoryID=237
My blog is here>>> http://sharrow.wordpress.com/
Hope everyone is well and happy. Hugs and kisses to everyone!
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- Hi Sarah! It's great to 'see' you! I've never read either of these authors. Thanks for the recommends. (NT) -- Beaty, Sunday, July 20, 06:52:16am
- Hi Sarah, great to see you, we miss you guys when you drop off for so long.*G* Come by more often!! (NT) -- £inda, Sunday, July 20, 09:35:53am
- Hey, Sarah! Naked rugby? OMG - you all have to follow the link on Sarah's blog (but laugh at how the pictures are all tastefully from behind. Very sad) Love the Diego Lema photos. And I'm so with you on John Barrowman. Captain Jack rocks!! (NT) -- Beth, Sunday, July 20, 10:03:50am
- Hi Sarah. Your should show your face around here a little more often. We miss you. (NT) -- Frances, Sunday, July 20, 10:07:52am
- Hey Sarah, good to see you around here again. Will have to go check out your blog especially if there's naked rugby and stuff LOL (NT) -- , Tuesday, July 22, 04:53:06pm
- Sunday's NTS -- Aimee, Saturday, July 19, 06:43:10pm
I have the strangest feeling that this one may have been done before....
She was standing too close to him. He simply reached out and wrapped his long, elegant fingers around her exposed neck. He pulled her closer, exerting just the slightest amount of pressure. His fingertips were just under her jaw, his thumb stroking the soft flesh of her throat.
“Maybe I feed on pain and terror. Maybe I brought you this far to kill you the moment you begin to trust me.”
She swallowed. The touch of his hands on her throat was unnerving, and it took all her strength to keep from swaying against him. “And maybe you’re full of shit,” she said. “You may not want me, but you don’t want to kill me either.”
His smile was wry. “Now that’s where you’re wrong.”
The pressure of his fingers against her throat increased for just a moment, and she felt dizzy, disoriented, until she realized he’d pushed her up against the wall of the damask-paneled living room, his elegant body pressed up against hers, his fingers cradling her face as he looked down into her eyes in the gathering darkness. Wrong about what, she thought distantly. Wrong about killing, or wrong about wanting?
He was about to tell her.
“If this was a different time, a different place, I would take you to bed with me and make love to you for days,” he said, his voice slow and deep and intent. “I would use my mouth on you, until no part of your skin went untouched, and I would make you come, over and over again until you could stand no more, and then I’d let you sleep in my arms until you were rested and then I would start all over again. I would kiss your wounds, I would drink your tears, I could make love to you in ways that haven’t even been invented yet. I would make love to you in fields of flowers and under starry skies, where there is no death or pain or sorrow. I would show you things haven’t even dreamed of, and there would be no one in the world but you and me, between your legs, in your mouth, everywhere.”
She stared at him, eyes wide.
“Breathe,” he said softly, with a self-depreciating smile, and she realized she’d been holding her breath.
“You would?” She gasped.
“I would. But I won’t. It wouldn’t be a very good idea.”
“Why not?”
“It wouldn’t be very good for you.”
“Why don’t you let me be the judge of what’s good for me?”
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- I know this...I know this...I can't remember. AARRGGHH!! (NT) -- Beth, Sunday, July 20, 10:05:58am
- This from Anne Stuart, Black Ice She writes yummy alpha males! (NT) -- Aimee, Monday, July 21, 10:53:01am
- AHHHHHHHH, OH MY LANDS! I haven't read an Anne Stuart in AGES and it looks like I'm gonna have to dig out some of her stuff. Whew, is it hot in here? (NT) -- Robin, Monday, July 21, 02:58:52pm
- Arrgghh I KNEW this one and I'm late (sigh). I love adore and worship this series of seriously bad arse boys. The latest one even made me hot for a Japanese punk which I frankly wouldn't have thought of before. (NT) -- , Tuesday, July 22, 04:55:10pm
- Saturday's NTS, sorry so late! -- Aimee, Saturday, July 19, 06:38:33pm
*Edited for length*
“Look, Desford!” Miss T is trying to climb onto the earl’s shoulders.”
Sure enough, Miss T had managed to hook her knee over the earl’s shoulder and was even now trying to climb atop his head.
“Oh no!” Elizabeth cried. “She’s pushing him under!”
Before the children’s interested gazes, the two disappeared from sight once more.
Selena sighed sadly. “I suppose we’ll be getting another governess after all.”
Desford snorted, desperate to prove her wrong. “It’ll take more than a little water to get rid of Miss Thraxton.” He found himself leaning against the old man, the faint scent of tobacco making his eyes sting.
“Lord G has Miss T now!” Marian said excitedly.
Kicking free from the cold depths of the pond, A***** was actively thinking of all the other, smaller governesses he should have hired. There was the Shropshire woman who was reportedly well trained. And then there was the Kendall’s new governess, a linguist with an allegedly uncanny way of teaching watercolors. If it had been anyone other than Miss T, he would not be drowning in his own frigid pond. He untangled himself from her grasp and then grabbed her beneath the arms once again, and hauled her back to the surface.
As soon as she broke free, she began to cough and sputter, clutching his shirt frantically.
“Easy,” A**** admonished. “I’m treading water and-----“
She grabbed his hair and attempted to climb him like a ladder. Water filled his mouth as she desperately attempted to get on top of him, her leg pressing down on his shoulder, her arm slung over his head.
It was true he’d dreamed of her in this exact position---- of her thigh against his cheek, her womanhood enticingly near his mouth. Only in his dreams, she hadn’t been screaming for help and he hadn’t been drowning beneath the surface of a murky pond.
He yanked her leg from his shoulder and pushed her away, then grabbed the overturned skiff. “Good God, woman!” he managed to choke out. “Stay still or I’ll let the fish have you!”
He pushed the upended skiff forward at that moment, relaxing only when she clung gratefully to one corner. As soon as he got her back to shore, he’d be damned if he wouldn’t exact a complete and thorough apology from her.
She clung to the boat, laying her head against the wet wood, her hair streaming over her shoulders and floating in a russet circle about her shoulders.
A****’s irritation dissipated when he saw her pale face. “Are you hurt?”
A shuddering breath ripped from her lips. Her gray eyes appeared almost green as she panted her answer, “I thought… I thought I was… going to drown”
“So did I. You said you could swim.”
“I can,” She said, gulping air.
“You call that swimming?”
She frowned, her panting already lessening. “I never said I was good at it. And I’ve never had to swim in skirts.” He made a disgusted noise. “Hold onto the boat, I’m going to pull you ashore.”
She did as she was told, and he managed to get them back to land without further mishap.
She pushed herself to her knees. “I really can swim, you know. It has just been a while.”
“How long?”
“I think I was ten. Somehow, I was better at it then.”
“I daresay you’d remember how if you had more practice.” He stood and held out his hand.
Without demur, she placed her hand in his and let him pull her to his feet. “I don’t know what to say. This is quite awkward”.
“Drowning usually is.” He watched her mouth press together in a most delightful manner. Though she was thoroughly wet and beginning to sniffle, she still managed to possess an innate elegance. She would make a commanding countess.
Good God, where had that come from? She had the air one expected from a countess, but not the manner.
As if to confirm his thoughts, she pushed her hair from her face, succeeding only in shoving the lily pad to a more prominent position on the top of her head, then said in an ungracious tone, “I suppose I should thank you.”
“I suppose you should,” he replied. After all, he’d lost his slippers, and his new coat lay in the damp grass. “You should also inquire as to whether I’m injured. You left a footprint on my neck.”
Too late, she realized she’d forgotten to cover herself, for his dark brown gaze was fastened on her chest. Her temper snapped. “Damn it G******, pay attention! I am speaking, not my breasts.”
His gaze rose to her face, his eyes hot and brown, his mouth strangely soft.
“You may not be able to hear your breasts speaking, but I can.”
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- This is very cute and I may even have read it but, frankly, who knows? (NT) -- Beth, Saturday, July 19, 10:45:27pm
- Oh, that is cute. I've not read this... want to though. (NT) -- Frances, Sunday, July 20, 09:48:58am
- Karen Hawkins An Affair to Remember Funny sensual, and LOL funny at times :) (NT) -- Aimee, Sunday, July 20, 08:20:08pm
- Hello RBL Ladies!! -- Joey , Saturday, July 19, 06:26:27pm
How is everyone? We are hot, hot, hot here in Texas. I've been dropping by once & a while to read up on the board, but I haven't been posting. I just got the latest JR Ward on my shelf & I pre-ordered my copy of "Acheron" yesterday (omigosh). Other than that, staying busy!! I've been meaning to swing by and tell you about a website. A friend of mine has her first book coming out in September "A Mistress of Pleasure" by Delilah Marville... VERY erotic. Anyway, her online blog is all things pleasureable & naughty & fun. I thought some of you would get a kick out of it and so I decided to pass it along.
http://delilahmarvelle.blogspot.com
Anyway, hope you all are having a great summer!! (I feel like I should be *saluting* the flag. Heheheheheh)
Ciao!
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- JOEY!!!! It's SO GOOD to see you!!! Please come around more often so we can keep up with you!! (NT) -- £inda, Saturday, July 19, 09:36:40pm
- Hey, Joey - good to see you! (NT) -- Beth, Saturday, July 19, 10:46:50pm
- JOEY!!!! It's wonderful to see you! When can we expect to see YOUR book hitting the best seller lists? Are you still writing? (NT) -- Beaty, Sunday, July 20, 06:53:47am
- Joey! Great to see you again. What ever happened to your website? Come by more often. I also want to know how your book is coming. (NT) -- Frances, Sunday, July 20, 09:45:50am
- Since I haven't done a traditional July wallpaper yet this year..... -- Beaty, Thursday, July 17, 08:06:58pm
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And everything it's wrapped around!
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- Make sure the flagpole is straight,someone.Do we have a volunteer from the audience? *G* (NT) -- Boadicea, Thursday, July 17, 10:04:39pm
- OH YEAH!!!!! VERY NICE!!!! (NT) -- £inda, Friday, July 18, 12:26:11am
- Now that's worth celebrating! :-D (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Friday, July 18, 08:00:11am
- Oh my - how ... ummm ... patriotic of you Beaty! (NT) -- Judy, Friday, July 18, 01:14:38pm
- GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! (NT) -- BAM, Saturday, July 19, 04:44:46pm
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Big Writerspace chat on Sunday! -- Emma Holly 
, Thursday, July 17, 01:22:07pm
Hi, guys! Just wanted to give you a heads up. Writerspace is having its gigamundus annual "Beach Party" chat this Sunday, July 20 from 8-11 pm ET. You can win prizes from the many participating authors if you register ahead of time. I've signed up for 9-9:30 ET, but you should find someone interesting there whenever you go.
Here's the URL to check it out: http://www.writerspace.com/beach/
Hope to see some of you there!
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- Thanks for the heads up Emma. (NT) -- Frances, Thursday, July 17, 07:29:32pm
- Emma, thanks for the heads up! And these beach parties and giveaways do work...I won a few books from a new author a few years ago (Jane Graves) and I enjoyed them immensely, and now she is an autobuy for me. I hope the authors get many new readers from this party! Thanks for the heads up. Hope to see you there. (NT) -- Robin, Friday, July 18, 04:33:49am
- Thanks for keeping us in the loop Emma! (NT) -- BAM, Saturday, July 19, 04:46:14pm
- -- Beaty, Wednesday, July 16, 09:03:49pm
Happy Birthday, Missy M!
I hope everything is good at your house.
Stop by and say hi!
Have a WONDERFUL day!
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- Hey MissyM hope you have a GREAT day!! (NT) -- £inda, Wednesday, July 16, 11:36:33pm
- Hi Missy - Nice ... ummm ... cake! Happy birthday! (NT) -- Judy, Thursday, July 17, 03:03:41am
- Hope you're having a wonderful day! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Thursday, July 17, 06:32:15am
- Happiest of Birthdays to you!!! Miss you around here-nobody to do drive-by spiking of the java,you know *G* (((HUGS))) (NT) -- Boadicea, Thursday, July 17, 04:12:29pm
- Happy birthday Missy! Hope it was wonderful! Be careful cutting your cake! (NT) -- Bonnie Vanak, Thursday, July 17, 06:02:19pm
- Happy Birthday Missy M. Stop by more often. I miss talking to Missy. (NT) -- Frances, Thursday, July 17, 07:41:47pm
- I can see why this guy doesn't want any candles lit for your picture, but I hope you have cake and candles in real life! Enjoy your special day!! (NT) -- Robin, Friday, July 18, 04:35:13am
- Carly Phillips books -- Robin, Wednesday, July 16, 07:06:49pm
Okay, so....I have not read a Carly Phillips book in ages, but I saw an excerpt for book 4 in the "Hot" series and it looks good, HOT PROPERTY.
Has anyone read any of the others? I'm a little twitchy about reading a series out of order but I just don't want to start another series right now...I have too many others that I'm in the middle of.
So if anyone out there has read any of them, Hot Item, Hot Number and one other that I can't think of....please let me know.
If not, I'll get book 4 and try it and let YOU know. LOL
Robin
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I just finished reading an ARC of Carly's "Hot Property", and I think I liked it best of the series... I really liked the hero, who was a sucker for his greedy, grasping family, and the heroine, who tried to *save* him from them. Of course, her own family earned no prizes, either. Good story. Fun to read. (NT) -- Merry, Friday, July 18, 11:57:12am
- Thanks for the input Merry, I think I'll pick it up and give it a go. I'm reading "Fearless 14" now and enjoying it. (NT) -- Robin (aka Cupcake), Saturday, July 19, 11:03:46am
- Mamma Mia -- Heather , Wednesday, July 16, 10:32:05am
You know I love me my BROADWAY shows...and this is one show I've never made it to...so I was SUPER excited when I heard they were making a movie...plus...I've always been the "nerd" who LOVED ABBA!
Anyhow...I got a chance to see the movie (ahead of the U.S. Release, which is Friday)...and I gotta tell you...it was SO FUN!!! So 2 HUGH Thumbs Up from me...GO SEE IT!
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- I can't wait to see this movie, it looks like so much fun. I've been watching Hairspray every night on On Demand. I do love me the musicals and I do love me the Abba, LOL. (NT) --
Leiha, Wednesday, July 16, 11:25:43am
- OhMyGosh, I love ABBA! One reason that I write without any music playing is that I have to dance, even if in my chair, to music with a good beat. Good grief! I'm doing it now, just in my mind. LOL (NT) -- Frances, Wednesday, July 16, 04:42:54pm
- I saw Mama Mia in London in 2006. It was amazing! There was this cute little dancer guy that stole the show. Everytime he steppedon stage people cheered. It's so much fun. (NT) -- Libby, Wednesday, July 16, 06:58:31pm
- This is one I hadn't seen until May & Sacto. had it in their Broadway series this year & it was TOTALLY GREAT!! I can't wait to see the movie!! (NT) -- £inda, Wednesday, July 16, 11:40:12pm
- Hey all! -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, July 15, 10:14:07am
How's the summer? It's finally arrived in Western Washington and I'm being run ragged by small people who have places to go and people to play with. LOL. I never really understood the whole "Mommy-taxi" thing. It's already hit my house in a big way. My 4 year old is such a socail butterfly he's always on the move....with little brother going as fast as he can to try to keep up.
So, what's new? I've gotten essentially ZERO reading done lately. The last book I picked up was Nora Roberts "High Noon", which I flew through.
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- LOL, It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it. Love every minute while they are small. *G* (NT) -- Frances, Tuesday, July 15, 03:52:54pm
- Summer .... no it's fog, rain (yay, finally) and bloody cold down here. Winter has hit and we are all shivering in our woolies. I reckon the kinder year was the worst for the mum taxi, what with them only going for three hours a day and then the older ones school and sport stuff, blah. As for reading, just finished some wonderful, wonderful ones, the two latest Kresley Cole para's were YUMMMM and the latest Christina Dodd para Touch of Darkness (? I think as I haven't got it with me) was exceptionally good. I adore my alphas and this one was a total bastard that then came good (sigh). (NT) -- , Tuesday, July 15, 04:22:49pm
- Okay Ronlyn...I know you've been busy doing something else....like WINNING a Contest over at Pamela Clare's website!!!! Congrat's...I wanted to play, but I have such a bad memory...and the thought of trying to find the answers to those questions was so daunting...I just decided to watch from the sidelines!!! You need to get into audiobooks...you can listen to them while you're trekking all over town!! (NT) -- Heather , Wednesday, July 16, 10:34:54am
- Hey Ronlyn, we're planning a little RBL get together in Everett. Email me and I'll give you the info and hopefully we can meet up. Linda W, Nancy B, Maggie, Debbie O and hopefully Aimee will be attending. (NT) -- Leiha, Wednesday, July 16, 11:27:47am
- Where would the best place to start reading Emma Holly's books be?? Thanks you guys! -- Mandy, Tuesday, July 15, 04:14:06am
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- LOL ANYWHERE... LOL depends on what your tastes run to,,, Erotica, historical or paranormal??? They are all good!!! Personally I'd start with the erotica..*EG* (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, July 15, 09:09:29am
- Fairyville . . . in a non public place ! :-) (NT) -- norma, Tuesday, July 15, 10:24:51am
- My personal favourite is Cooking Up A Storm, but then they are all good. Oh and then there was Luscious Lucian. (NT) -- , Tuesday, July 15, 04:23:41pm
- My fav is Strange Attractions. I really connected with all 3 of the leads. I also really enjoyed Personal Assets, but the best part of that story, for me, was Lela and Simon. I also highly recommend Demon's Daughter. I've read all of her books and those three are on my "keep for ever" shelf. (NT) -- Libby, Tuesday, July 15, 06:37:23pm
- Ahhhh...so many Holly books, so little time! You'll enjoy whichever one you end up choosing!!! (NT) -- Heather , Wednesday, July 16, 10:35:51am
- It's not for the faint of heart but I do love Menage, also love so many others, Personal Assets, Top of Her Game, Cooking up a Storm, Beyond Innocence, Demon's Daughter and Catching Midnight to name a few, LOL. She writes so many different genres it really just depends on what you're interested in. (NT) -- Leiha, Wednesday, July 16, 11:30:11am
- -- Beaty, Monday, July 14, 07:46:19pm
Darn! I had my bills laying
on top of my calendar.
Happy Birthday, Christina Dodd!
I hope what's left of your day is fabulous!
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- Hope your day is/was GREAT!!!*G* (NT) -- £inda, Monday, July 14, 09:12:32pm
- I think having Marcus to share it with would be fun, even if its only for a few hours! Happy Birthday!! (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, July 15, 07:17:25am
- Happy Birthday Christina! (NT) -- Frances, Tuesday, July 15, 07:39:12am
- Happy birthday Christina ... you got good stuff this year, Marcus and a wonderful, wonderful book on the NYT bestseller list (NT) -- , Tuesday, July 15, 04:24:30pm
- Hope you had a SUPER Birthday Christina!!! (NT) -- Heather , Wednesday, July 16, 10:36:21am
- I hope that your day was wonderful Christina! (NT) -- Leiha, Wednesday, July 16, 11:30:41am
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Hi! Finally my teeth are quit hurting after a week. Got 3 teeth pulled , bad , had to take a week off from work, now 6 more fillings, 2 this thursday, after all that done 1 root canal and a cap, . Does anyone have any advice how to make homemade smooties, beside ice, fruit cut up, and some sugar. I bought some fruit smothies from work,but they were terribe. -- ann2, Sunday, July 13, 06:40:00pm
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- I make smoothies for my kids all the time. I don't have a recipe, but here is how I make them: in the blender add (in this order!!) about 1/4 cup yogurt, about 1/4-1/2 cup FROZEN fruit, then add juice and a little milk - enough to cover the fruit. Blend away. Add more liquid if it's too thick. Turns out great every time. (NT) -- Bobbi, Monday, July 14, 07:34:52am
- take all the good stuff and add booze!! dark rum is the best. (NT) -- Lucy, Monday, July 14, 07:02:15pm
- ((((Ann2)))) on the tooth pain honey. I personally like my smoothies with banana, honey and yoghurt, but then I'm a tad staid in smoothy drinking. (NT) -- , Tuesday, July 15, 04:25:54pm
- Hi Thanks for all the tips, dad is still making the smoothies at home. finally finally a good one at work. all natural fruit simple , strawberry banana it's new. 4 strawberries, 2 bananas, 8 apples.just found it today at work, it's great!web site, www. fruitsimple.com (NT) -- ann2, Saturday, July 19, 05:39:35pm
- Reading Challenge --
Bobbi, Sunday, July 13, 08:36:28am
Over at Shelfari I joined a group I thought some might be interested in! It's a Romance reading challenge group where you choose books based on the criteria of a list made by the administration -- example: choose a book with a wedding word in the title. You commit to reading a certain number of books in three months and write reviews for them when you're done. It's pretty fun! We are in the middle of the Summer challenge, but the Fall challenge will start on Sept 1st. I was also thinking that this might be fun to do over here, or on the RBL Shelfari, sometime too! If anyone on Shelfari is interested I can send you a group invite, or just go to my groups to find it!
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- Name That Scene -- Beaty, Sunday, July 13, 06:57:17am
Here's the extra one I was going to post yesterday. You'll just have to read two today. *G*
She kept her hand on his arm, her nails digging in tight, determined to handle this situation herself. Without violence. Though, she had to admit, a teeny, tiny part of her liked how protective Jake was, even if she usually had absolutely no use for such blatent displays of testosterone.
"You. Sit. I mean it," she ordered the intoxicated stranger, pointing to his seat.
The man sat.
"Now, I'm quite certain that somewhere in your beer-sodden brain, you believe I'm flattered by your eloquently worded...compliments ." (She) didn't have to raise her voice to make sure she was being heard. All around them, conversations had quieted, and she didn't think a single spectator in their section was watching what was going on down in the field. The showdown here was apparently much more interesting.
"However, while I'm sure you are a man who possesses many admirable porcine qualities, as you can see, I am here in the company of another gentleman. And neither of us appreciates your attentions. Will you please, therefore, refrain from commenting further and allow us to get back to the game?"
The man's mouth fell open. "What'd she say?"
The embarrassed-looking man next to him - his friend who'd made no effort to provide backup to the drunk - muttered, "I'm pretty sure she told you to shut the hell up."
"Yeah," someone else said. "So please do us all a favor and do it!"
"Oh," the drunk said, finally glancing around and realizing what a spectacle he'd made of himself. If (she) had railed at him, he probably wouldn't have backed down. As it was, though, her calm, courteous reply made him look an absolute fool. And he wasn't too drunk to realize it.
"Sorry," he mumbled.
"Thank you." (She) smiled and nodded politely, then turned back around to face the field, putting a definite end to the interaction. It was the top of the ninth and things were getting interesting. She wasn't going to waste another moment of the beautiful day on a blithering fool.
She didn't even glance over as Jake slowly dropped back into his seat beside her. "I can take care of myself, you know," she murmured, watching the field.
"Yeah, I noticed." Jake leaned closer, near enough for her to feel the warmth of his breath on her hair. Not to mention the way his shoulders shook with laughter. His anger had disappeared as quickly as steam off a bathroom mirror. "Correct me if I'm wrong...did you just call him a pig?"
"I'm certain I don't know what you mean."
"Uh-huh. Sure you don't."
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- No clue....but it sounds good. (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, July 13, 11:35:05am
- I'm clueless too, but it sounds great. What's the title? (NT) -- BAM, Sunday, July 13, 03:30:31pm
- This is Leslie Kelly's latest - Slow Hands. The sequel is coming out this month - Heated Rush. (NT) -- Beaty, Sunday, July 13, 09:16:24pm
- Name That Scene -- Beaty, Sunday, July 13, 06:54:23am
"Mind if I make a closer inspection?" I asked cautiously. "Is it safe to approach him?"
"Oh, yes! He will not harm you. Not while I have this," the Cylopean replied, holding up a remote control of some kind. I didn't ask what would happen if he turned the dial on it since I was already too creeped out by the outrageous forms of control I could see with my own eyes.
I nodded and walked around the slave. Yes, he will do nicely! I thought. There weren't very many open wounds on him, though I had no doubt that there were probably sores beneath those restraints. He seemed healthy enough, too: no wheezing when he breathed, no cough, and his color - what I could discern of it from beneath the layer of dust and filth caked on his skin - seemed normal enough, though it might not have been for one of his kind.
"May I touch him?" I asked.
"Certainly! Touch him, if you will!" the Cylopean urged. "Feel the firmness of his muscles, the strength of his bones!"
Actually, all I really wanted to do was to knock some of the crud off of the sores on his back to see if there was anything festering under there. I didn't have to feel him to know that he was strong. Stepping up behind him, I flicked the crusts off with my glove. No puss, I noted, but the cuts appeared to be recent - perhaps they simply hadn't had the time to become infected as yet.
"Any sickness?" I asked.
"Oh, no, he is quite healthy. I assure you!"
"What about his teeth?" I inquired. "Are they rotten?"
Where I was going, a man with bad teeth would stick out like a sore thumb (not that this man would blend in anywhere, mind you). It was just that I didn't want him to appear as though he had been the one to have been a been a slave, rather than myself. On Statzeel, with the women enslaved, all the men had personal groomers who kept them in tip-top condition - even to the point of brushing their teeth for them.
"Not at all!" came the reply. "Wait, I will show you." The Cylopean stepped forward and gestured to the slave, who promptly open his mouth. "You see? All present and in good condition."
And sharp enough to cut through most conventional tethers, with canines a full quarter-inch longer than his other teeth! I should move on. Then it occurred to me that the command to open his mouth had been unspoken.
"Can he hear and speak?" I asked quickly. "Does he understand Stantongue?"
This was important since he'd have to be doing the talking for me on Statzeel, and possibly on other worlds, as well. A mute would be of no use whatsoever, and I didn't want to have to take the time to teach him a new language, either.
I was looking at the slave when I asked that question, and noted the faint flicker of a dark, feline eyebrow. Oh, yes, he understood me, all right.
"Yes, of course he can!" I was assured. "He is quite fluent!"
My own eyes were drawn once more to those shining, black orbs which flashed as the slave raised his head, an act which drew the chain between his collar and the genital cuff taut and lifted his penis by the ring running through the top of it. If I'd previously assumed that his posture was one of submission, I'd have been wrong, for obviously it was merely the position of the greatest comfort for him. Well, the position of the least discomfort, anyway.
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- No clue to either this or the one above, but I'm intrigued! Even the first-person isn't putting me off! (NT) -- Beth, Sunday, July 13, 07:57:00am
- Oh man, I'm a sucker for the "faint flicker of a dark feline eyebrow". Do tell! I have no idea. (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, July 13, 11:37:54am
- Beaty, no more torture! Tell us!! (NT) -- BAM, Sunday, July 13, 03:45:54pm
- This is a new author I tried - Cheryl Brooks. The story is titled Slave. Although she didn't become an autobuy, the story had some fun scenes. (NT) -- Beaty, Sunday, July 13, 09:19:26pm
- Has anyone read>>> -- £inda, Saturday, July 12, 05:42:12pm
Gena Showalter?? I just picked up a book by her & found it's part of a series & of course it's NOT #1. LOL So now I'm wondering if it's worth buying the rest or not. *EG*
Anxiously waiting for input. .
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- LOL, Ive read some of Gena's and enjoyed them. Which one did you get? The Lords of the Underworld - the newest series? I've read the first and liked it, haven't read the rest yet. (NT) -- Tammy, Sunday, July 13, 06:28:15am
- Hi Linda, I read all 3 of her books The lords of the underworld! I love them! They were great books! (NT) -- ann2, Sunday, July 13, 06:32:17pm
- Love all of Gena's work. her Lord's of the Underworld series is fabulous, as well as her Atlantis series. (NT) -- Briana, Tuesday, July 15, 08:59:30am
- Did you see this? -- Leiha, Saturday, July 12, 03:47:38pm
I spent the day in bed reading Phantom of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love and it was awesome! I couldn't put it down. The BAD series has definitely been kicked up a notch.
I was totally tickled to see in the acknowledgments, "To the RBL Women, thanks for all the support, laughs and martinis. You are too much fun!"
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- Oh yes, Leiha, I most definitely saw it. I had Judy add it to the Honors board. Isn't it WONDERFUL? And I totally agree - the story was awesome. (NT) -- Beaty, Saturday, July 12, 03:54:49pm
- Well hell, I just placed an order with Barns & Nobel, now I'll have to find some more to buy.. LOL (NT) -- £inda, Saturday, July 12, 05:39:55pm
- Barb T sent me an invitation to the beach.... -- Beaty, Saturday, July 12, 01:48:35pm
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- Thanks, Wall Paper Fairy! I love men and water. Yum! But can you tell me *how* a man can stand like that without his dangly bits, you know... dangling? -- P.C.
, Saturday, July 12, 01:47:22pm
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- LOL, P.C. My first thought was "my, what a lovely work of art." :-) (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Saturday, July 12, 04:11:43pm
- My exact first thought too - duct tape, maybe??? (NT) -- Judy, Sunday, July 13, 04:19:16am
- dangly bits, -- James, Sunday, July 13, 04:37:08am
- dangley bits and other loose objects -- James, Monday, July 14, 08:48:10am
- Okay -think about it-- what would keep a man bits from dangling down!!!! silly! (NT) -- Lucy, Monday, July 14, 06:55:57pm
- Name That Scene -- Beaty, Saturday, July 12, 07:32:43am
Here's a favorite of mine. Should be an easy one. If you guess it early, I have another to give you.....
"I suppose you'd like to watch me undress," she said. Her voice was plum-rich, honey-sweet. His blood seemed to thicken at the sound.
"Yes," he said, "but only if you're comfortable with that."
She liked his answer. This time her smile invited him to join. She smoothed her hands down the front of her dress. "You could make me more comfortable."
"You've only to tell me how."
"Take off your jacket," she said, and backed to the opposite bench.
He sat down the basque and did as she asked. Her eyes never left his face as his arms tugged free of the sleeves.
"Your tie," she added.
He removed that, too, laid it atop the jacket, and undid the top button of his shirt. Her breasts began to rise and fall, her nipples forming points beneath the dress. As the day before, he'd have sworn she wore no bra.
"Now," she said. "If you'd spread your legs, I'll be completely happy."
(He) flushed. Clearly, she wanted to see if he had an erection. Feeling faintly ridiculous, but incredibly aroused, he moved his feet apart and sprawled his knees. His bulge was bared now to her view. Its head lodged beneath his belt, pulsing madly in its quest for freedom. He looked down at it, then at her. She was staring at his crotch, eyes traveling inch by inch over his cock, heating the swollen ridge like some magic sexual ray gun. She moistened her lips. A tingle of pure lust crawled down his spine.
"Big," she said. "My favorite kind."
He laughed but couldn't answer. His brain had turned to mush. She began gathering her dress up her thighs.
She was wearing stockings beneath the green cashmere, real silk stockings. His heart stuttered when her garters came into view. Ivory lace, fine as spiderwebs, strutted a matching ivory panty. Her hips were the color of slivered almonds, her belly smooth and gently rounded. Her ribs were too prominent, but that just made him want to stroke them with his hands. He would soften their edge with his caress. He would - Her breasts appeared, high and shapely, their cinnamon areolae tightening to rosy tips. His mouth watered. The dress cleared her head. She was lovely. She stood, shoulders back, arms at her sides, displaying herself but not preening. Her hair was tousled as if she'd just rolled out of bed, her cheeks and mouth redder than they'd been before. He needed no further evidence that this game was turning her on.
Which did not change the fact that she remained in charge.
"I'd like to see your cock," she said, quiet but breathy. "Please open your pants."
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- Oooh! This is very sexy! I'd love to know what it is! (NT) -- P.C., Saturday, July 12, 01:46:31pm
- OK, I haven't read this, but based on the feel of it and reputation, I'll gues inside>>> -- Beth, Saturday, July 12, 02:18:20pm
- I am truely amazed. I thought this would last MAYBE an hour. This is the dressing room scene from Emma Holly's Personal Assets. I think there should be some rereads....... *G* (NT) -- Beaty, Sunday, July 13, 06:52:01am
- A Really Cool E-mail! -- Frances, Saturday, July 12, 06:35:13am
This morning, a friend sent me a neat e-mail about animals helping other animals after the recent Kansas tornado. It is wonderful... one of those get me a kleenex type of wonderful. I'm not going to spam anyone, but if you want me to send it to you this evening, just post here to count you in. :-)
Auntie Frannie
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- San Franscisco. Hello Ladies, whose going to the conference? I would like to meet some of you -- Lucy, Friday, July 11, 07:33:03pm
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- This is probably a question that has been posted many times but I'm always curious about the answers that people give. So my question to you is what is your favourite Romance book of all time?? -- Mandy, Thursday, July 10, 02:57:53am
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- Mandy, that is so not fair! But, if I have to narrow it down to one... at the moment,.. it would have to be Mary Jo Putney's THE SPIRAL PATH. Both the hero and the heroine have had terrible pasts, but they are such wonderful people. No suspense, just a wonderful character driven ROMANCE. (NT) -- Frances, Thursday, July 10, 05:33:53am
- Muwhahahahaha thats what makes this question soooooo good Frances!! LOL its interesting! (plus I can get new Ideas!) (NT) -- mandy, Thursday, July 10, 07:40:53am
- Too hard, Mandy! If I stay away from series (I always get attached to reoccuring characters) and pick historical instead of any other genre, I'd go with Shanna by Kathleen Woodiwiss. It's stuck with me for years even though I haven't reread it. But it's the series stories that I go back to again and again. Especially when there is a new one in the series coming out. (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, July 10, 11:53:20am
- Any of Karen Monings highlander series-if I had to narrow it down to one it would be Dark Highlander. (NT) -- Lucy, Thursday, July 10, 08:04:37pm
- Those ReBeLs who know me, know that I can NEVER choose just one favorite book or author or hero or anything else in a poll - but I CAN name the book which began my love of romance novels, and which remains one of my all-time faves: Ashes in the Wind by Kathleen Woodiwiss. It was given to me once when I was ill by an elementary school librarian, and I was hooked! (NT) -- Judy, Friday, July 11, 04:19:21pm
- I think if I had to pick ONE, it would change every month. For this month, I'll say A Whisper of Roses by Teresa Medeiros. (But there are like 25 that are my all time faves, so I guess I'll name a different one next time....so that they all get a turn! LOL) (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, July 12, 07:21:16am
- I've been reading....A LOT!!! -- Heather , Wednesday, July 09, 07:25:06pm
I've been reading a lot of good books lately. I finished all the J.D. Robb books that I was backlogged on. Then...I started all over again, with "Naked"...I'm now on "Holiday". I love that the publisher had the first audiobooks in the series, redone by Susan Ericksen...she's DA BOMB...and the books are just so great...then to have such a great narrator...well...I'm in heaven!
Read Jane Graves latest "Tall Tales and Wedding Veils"...that was a fun read...not overly steamy...but I really enjoyed the 2 main characters, and they spent almost the entire book together. I like when the characters are together a lot in the book.
Opal Carew's latest "Blush"...she writes erotica...and I think she is fabulous...she really develops her characters, and her stories are very plausible. Plus her stuff is so hot...and she writes it so well.
Re-read Emma Holly's "Menage"...it's been several years since I read it...and what a ground-breaker that book was, wasn't it? Loved the re-read...it was just as good the second time around!!!
Read Susan Mallery's "Buchannan" series...it was my first time reading this author, and I really enjoyed the series. A couple were better than the others...but overall...an enjoyable series...and I will definately get more stuff by her.
On tap...nothing...I've got 3, 15yo (girls), foreign exchange students coming to live with me for 2 weeks, starting tomorrow (gotta hide all the erotica)! So I think I'm going to be too busy to read for the next few weeks.
So...any of you ladies have any recommends...been reading any good stuff lately??!?!!? I've still got to get caught up on my Kenyon books...Acheron is only a month away....eek!!!
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- You've mentioned Carew before. I'll have to check her out. I, too, am listening to JD Robb. I'm on Vengence. *G* They do fill the time while I'm puzzling with mystery, humor and ROARKE!!! *G* Have fun with your 15 year-olds, Heather. You are sooooo much braver than I! I hate to give you recommends. You and I don't normally like the same thing. *G* The latest Evanovich was fun. Are you caught up on your Holly's? Claire's? For historical I'd recommend Elizabeth Hoyt. ((((HUGS)))) to you and Leila. See you this fall! (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, July 10, 11:49:38am
- You are so right about Susan Erickson she's GREAT at all the voices. I'm getting caught up on the Kenyon too. I have 3 to go counting the one I'm on..*G* (NT) -- £inda, Thursday, July 10, 06:25:51pm
- Both my sister and I are reading the new Nora Roberts book - and enjoying it lots! It's especially fun, since we're both hugh HGTV fans! (NT) -- Judy, Friday, July 11, 04:22:26pm
- Opal is a friend of mine. Very nice, sweet lady. (NT) -- Lucy, Friday, July 11, 07:34:52pm
- I've been reading a lot too, Lorraine Heaths newest "In Bed with the Devil" which I enjoyed and even got a tear in the end. I read Rachel Gibsons latest and the Jane Graves too....I have the newest Evanovich here "14" and will probably start that next. I am awaiting Brockmanns newest and I have the Linda Howard "DEATH ANGEL" book on order at the library and it looks REAL good. I did a re-read of Once a Princess by Lindsey and I re-read a Kleypas too....so I've read more in the last month than I have in the previous 3 months it seems. I am woefully behind on the Kenyons' - I think I have 5 to go before Acheron. By the time I get to him, it will probably be out in paperback. But you know what they say, so many books, so little time. I hope you enjoy the exchange students, it sounds like fun! Take care. (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, July 12, 07:19:23am
BLUSH -- Opal Carew, Wednesday, July 23, 10:09:53pm
- I'm doing the Happy Dance! -- Frances, Wednesday, July 09, 09:31:17am
In the wee hours of this morning, I officially lost my Wirgin status. I typed THE END on my short story, "SCARS: Excerpted from Solaris Watcher Chronicles". I've been working on this short story for the last few weeks and I finished it! I think?
I started my blog, Frances Writes, as shameless self promotion as a writer. My next step in preparing to become a published author will be to build a website. SCARS is going to be a freebie on that website. However, the first Rebel to e-mail me gets a sneek peak. Of course, if you want the sneak peak, it means that you have to tell me if you find any screw-ups. *G*
Disclaimer: SCARS is not a Romance. It is an Adventure, and an introduction of the hero in the manuscript that I hope soon to finish. He gets his HEA in that story. *BEG*
Frances
Writing Science Fiction Romance
Real Love in a Real Future
http://frances-writes.blogspot.com/
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- Congratulations Frances on finishing your story! (NT) -- Leiha, Wednesday, July 09, 11:43:00am
- CONGRATULATIONS, Aunt Frannie!!!!! That's a great feeling, isn't it? Just by finishing your story, you stand out from the hordes — all those people who say they're writers but never finish anything. I'm so happy for you!!! (NT) -- P.C., Wednesday, July 09, 01:57:51pm
- Yeah Frances!! I'm so excited for you! You'll have to tell me all about it next time we have lunch. When are you coming beck in town? (NT) --
Debbie_D 
, Wednesday, July 09, 04:22:21pm
- Great news Francis....Congratulations! (NT) -- Heather , Wednesday, July 09, 07:29:54pm
- WooHoo! I just got it in my mailbox. I'll have to save it to read this weekend. Thanks, Frances! (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, July 10, 11:43:32am
- Congrats Franny! I just saw the post since mom's back in the hosp again and this is the first i"ve had internet access. (NT) -- Tammy, Thursday, July 10, 04:18:44pm
- congrats. Isn't it a wonderful feeling? (NT) -- Lucy, Friday, July 11, 07:35:52pm
- This is TRULY an accomplishment to be proud of!! Way to GO!!! (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, July 12, 07:24:29am
- Hey, ladies! Anyone here going to RWA in San Fran? -- Liz C., still on deadline . . ., Tuesday, July 08, 09:05:46am
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- I had planned on going but my niece decided to have her mom's surprise birthday in WA that weekend.. I am SO bummed as it's so close to home!! (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, July 08, 10:00:35am
- Liz, I wish that I could go, but not this year. Last year was terrific. I hope that I can make it next year. Have a wonderful time. (NT) -- Frances, Wednesday, July 09, 09:00:52am
- Dang, I wish I would have known you were going Liz! I thought about going but with just moving, financially it wouldn't be the right decision, no matter how much I want to. I'm bummed I won't get to see you, especially since my cam is now working, LOL. (NT) -- Leiha, Wednesday, July 09, 11:41:10am
- Not me...but please post pic's on your website so can see them when you get back! (NT) -- Heather , Wednesday, July 09, 07:30:46pm
- What? You mean it 's just me & Madie from the bay area! Guess we'll just have to represent for the rblers! We'll be leaving from work and driving into the city with 1/2...hoping for light traffice. I'll get Madie and her camera talents to work. (NT) -- Halia
, Wednesday, July 09, 08:50:35pm
- I didn't see this, but I'm going. I fly in on Wednesday. are you going? (NT) -- Lucy, Friday, July 11, 07:37:04pm
- Ladies, I will BE there!!! Please, please come by and see me Wednesday night. (NT) -- Liz C., Saturday, July 12, 07:50:49pm
- New Releases.... -- Beaty, Tuesday, July 08, 05:46:39am
July 8th Releases...
Tribute - Nora Roberts
Soldier Caged - Rebecca York
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- Happy July 4th!!! This is July 4th Weekend! -- Frances, Sunday, July 06, 11:52:07am
I know that everyone is busy, and that prices are hitting all of us hard, but July 4th is still the Birthday of our Country, so let's have some fireworks and flags!
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- Name that scene -- Bobbi, Sunday, July 06, 07:15:33am
(this is probably an easy one, and forgive me if it's been done before. It's just such a great scene!!!)
“Once your hand is in the water and things have settled down,” C--- said, “You begin easing closer to the trout. You do it so slowly that the fish accepts your presence as natural. While you ease closer you have to read the trout. Is it getting restless? Is it worried?”
“How can you tell what the trout it feeling?” W--- asked huskily.
“As my daddy used to say, you have to watch the wee beastie very, very carefully.”
W--- smiles at the faint Scots burr in C---’s voice. Soundlessly, she let out her pent up breath and relaxed a bit more with each slow stroke of the brush.
“You see,” he continued, in a deep, lazy voice, “the trout has to think your hand is just a part of the stream, nothing more than a current flowing over her. If you move to quickly, the trout will flee. Then you have to start all over again. Patience is the key. That and the fact that the trout just naturally love the feeling of the current stroking over their sleek bodies.”
“Do they really?” W--- asked, her voice unusually husky.
“Why else would trout seeks out the fastest currents and just hang there, transfixed, with water caressing them from all sides?”
The weight of [her] hair lifted as [he] began to brush from beneath once more. He caught up all the silky strands and twisted his wrist slowly wrapping his hair around it. Frissons of pleasure moved over her when she felt the warmth of the sun on her bare nape.
“Think of it,” C-- whispered against her neck. As he spoke he brushed his cheek very gently over her nape. “Suspended in rushing currents…”
At first, [she] thought it was her own soft brush whispering so delicately over her skin. Then she felt the warm rush of C--’s breath and knew that it was his beard caressing her.
“…All that sensitive skin being stroked all at once…all over.”
[Her] heart began beating so violently she was certain [he] could hear it. He repeated the exquisite caress again, drawing a sound from her.
The sound was like a knife slicing though [his] self control. The tiny feminine cry could have been passion. It also could have been fear. He couldn’t tell without touching her more intimately, and he was too good a hunter to do that just yet. If it was passion making her tremble, further seduction would only make her more eager. If it was fear, further seduction was in order.
No man ever made a meal of the trout that got away.
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- Bobbi, I know that I have read this, but CRS strikes again. Is this Elizabeth Lowell? (NT) -- Frances, Sunday, July 06, 08:20:12am
- I also think Elizabeth Lowell, but draw a blank on the book. Sooo frustrating. (NT) -- Beth, Sunday, July 06, 02:12:42pm
- Is it Willow & Caleb's story? (Only His) Seems really familiar,and theirs was my fave of the series! (NT) -- Boadicea, Sunday, July 06, 03:12:08pm
- Oooh! I knew this one! Willow and Caleb. I love love love this story. It made me love Elizabeth Lowell's historicals. Great choice, Bobbi! (NT) -- P.C., Sunday, July 06, 08:23:10pm
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