Submitting To The Devil Dom Now Available For Pre-Order! #sirenauthor

The latest in The Martinis and Chocolate Book Club series is now available for pre-order!

Tori Cordell’s dating the sexy cop who moved in next door. She’s dated some losers in the past, but Ian Taggert is a winner. When she finds out he’s known as the Devil Dom, she’s surprised and a little angry. He better have a damn good reason for his lie of omission.

Ian Taggert has waited a long time to find a woman like Tori. She’s smart and beautiful, but clearly a vanilla-type woman. If it means holding on to her, he’s willing to leave his Dominant side in the past and start a new life.

Ian’s floored when Tori wants him just the way he is, dominance and all. They fall more deeply in love as she learns the heaven to be found in submitting to her Devil Dom. But heaven can quickly turn to hell. Tori is attacked, and Ian will need to solve the toughest case of his career if he wants to keep her safe.

Welcome Tonya Romagos!

I’m going all “Fan Girl” today, because my very special guest is Tonya Romagos! Tonya was one of the first erotic romance authors I read, and she helped hook me on this genre. She has a new release today on Siren and she’s here to tell us about all about it. Take it away, Tonya!

Tell us about your latest book?
Controlling the Burn is a M/M smoke jumper erotic romance. Drew Ward knows how to keep his head in the game and, now that he’s accomplished his mission to become one of the elite Loveland Smoke Jumpers, he’s turning his attention to the man he’s wanted nearly half his life. Seasoned smoke jumper Wesley Payton might be twenty years younger, but he’s one hot-bed of perfection Drew aims to have and he won’t stop his pursuit until Wesley belongs to him.
Wesley has avoided being caught alone with Drew for six weeks, but he hasn’t managed to evade the fire burning inside him for the younger man. Drew is sinfully sexy, dangerously tempting, and Wesley knows if he lets the man get too close he’ll be toast. But Drew isn’t a man who backs off easily and when Wesley suddenly finds himself in the man’s arms, he knows he’s parachuted into a wildfire he won’t be able to control.

Plotter or Pantser?
A little of both. I start with character sheets, get to know what everyone looks like and what really makes them tick. I also keep a file for ideas, sentences that pop into my head that don’t fit right away, and anything I know I need or want to add into the story at some point. That file grows and shrinks as the story unfolds. Then I start to write and let the characters tell the story to me and the readers.
What makes a great hero?
Strength, attitude, perseverance, and just the right amount of sensitivity. Oh, and ripped muscles, lean hips, and a marvelous “package”, of course. 🙂
Do you have anything in common with your characters?
I have something in common with each character I write no matter how large or small the role he/she plays in the novel. It might be a minute detail or a really big thing, but there’s always something about each character that I see as a common trait between the two of us.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Not exactly love at first sight, but a sort of “knowing” you’ve found the one. Love takes time to grow. Getting to know someone, exploring who they are and what makes them tick, spending time together and letting them explore you are all important progressions to falling in love. I don’t believe you can have that truly deep-set emotion on sight. However, I do believe sometimes we instinctively know the person we are looking at is the one we will fall in love with as time goes on.
Have there been any real-life love stories that have inspired you?
Sadly, no. I can’t think of any. 😦
Who are some of your favorite authors?
Sophie Oak, Raina James, Lara Santiago, Morgan Ashbury, Lora Leigh, Nora Roberts, and Suzanne Brockmann to name a few 🙂
Do you have any advice for aspiring writers trying to get published?
Write. Don’t just talk about it, don’t make excuses about it. Do it! Even if it’s only a few words a day, every word written gets you one word closer to the end.
What is the hardest thing about being a writer?
Time management. I’m a full-time author so luckily I no longer have to juggle another job and writing, too. However, between my sweetheart and I we have 5 kids ranging in ages from 2-18. Only 2 live with us full-time, but we have all of them as often as possible. Working a schedule around my sweetheart’s schedule, the children, and everything else life loves to throw our way is the biggest challenge I find in my career. Still, as I said above to the aspiring writer, I make time. Writing is what I love and there’s always a spare second or two here or there to get a few words on the screen.
What are you currently working on?
I’m writing 2 books at the moment. The first is In MIB Custody, a M/F/M erotic romantic suspense which will be book 6 of The Service Club series. I’m also working on Powerful Awakening, a M/M/F erotic paranormal romance which will be book 2 of the L.U.S.T. series.
What do you do when you’re not writing?
I read a lot, play darts on a Thursday night team with my sweetheart, and spend the rest of the time with our children. We love to hike, ride bikes, and just about anything else we can find to do outdoors.
How can your fans find you on the net?
Fans can find me at the following links:
Website: http://www.tonyaramagos.com
Blog: http://tonyaramagos.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tonya.ramagos
Twitter: @tonyaramagos
Buy links: http://www.bookstrand.com/tonya-ramagos

Thank you so much for visiting with us today, Tonya! I wish you much success on this new release!

His Submissive Jewel is on Amazon! #BDSM #Cowboys

His Submissive Jewel is finally on Amazon!

[Siren Everlasting Classic: Erotic Consensual BDSM Cowboy Romance, older hero, spanking, sex toys, HEA] Noelle Carter is in Montana to help with her sister’s wedding. She didn’t plan on needing to be rescued from a dangerous storm, nor did she plan on falling for the sexiest man she’s ever met. When she finds out he’s the head of a family of Dominants, she knows she should move slowly, but her feelings are too great. She plunges into a relationship with him, reveling in the passion he can arouse with just a simple touch. Cam Hunter knows he’s a strict Dom. He never thought he’d find the perfect woman and submissive, but Noelle has stolen his heart. She’s turned him inside out and upside down. One minute he wants to kiss her senseless and the next he wants to spank her bottom bright red. When Noelle is hurt, he knows it’s no accident. Someone is targeting her, and if Cam wants a lifetime with his woman, he’ll need to find the person responsible.

His Submissive Jewel is Available for Pre-Order #sirenauthor #BDSM

So excited about my upcoming release – His Submissive Jewel, the third in the Martinis and Chocolate Book Club Series!  It’s available for pre-order from Siren-Bookstrand at a 15% discount.

Noelle Carter is in Montana to help with her sister’s wedding. She didn’t plan on needing to be rescued from a dangerous storm, nor did she plan on falling for the sexiest man she’s ever met. When she finds out he’s the head of a family of Dominants, she knows she should move slowly, but her feelings are too great. She plunges into a relationship with him, reveling in the passion he can arouse with just a simple touch.

Cam Hunter knows he’s a strict Dom. He never thought he’d find the perfect woman and submissive, but Noelle has stolen his heart. She’s turned him inside out and upside down. One minute he wants to kiss her senseless and the next he wants to spank her bottom bright red.

When Noelle is hurt, he knows it’s no accident. Someone is targeting her, and if Cam wants a lifetime with his woman, he’ll need to find the person responsible.

 

What’s Planned for 2013? Lots! #sirenauthor

2012 was a life-changing year for me.  My first book was published and since then I’ve written six more.  Number seven will be released February 1st, 2013.  I’m currently working on number eight and making plans to leave my Evil Day Job to write full-time, hopefully by the end of February.  I’m a goal-oriented person, so I thought I would share my writing goals for 2013 and also some stretch goals.

• I have three more Plenty books on the drawing board.  I’d like to get at least two of them written this year.  I’m currently working on Plenty, FL #4 and hope to have it done by mid-February.
• I have two more Martinis and Chocolate Book Club books outlined – Tori and Lisa’s stories.  I definitely want to finish both of these this year.   This will complete the series.

Those are the books that I have outlined already, but you never know when a Plot Bunny will hit you on the top of the head and send you in a completely different direction!

I’ve also been contemplating a paranormal series involving shifters and alternate civilizations.  The world building is tricky and I’ve been hesitant to take it on.   When I begin writing full-time, I think it’s a challenge I’ll be ready for.  I’ve also been thinking about a time travel series to historically significant moments in the 20th century.  And last, but certainly not least, I’m planning a spin-off series for the Hunter family and ranch that I introduce in my upcoming book, His Submissive Jewel.

Thanks to all my wonderful readers for making 2012 the best year ever!

2013 is going to be an awesome year!

 

Plenty Of Love (Plenty, FL 3) Is Now On Amazon! And other news! #sirenauthor #menage

It’s almost Christmas Day and the Valentine houselhold has been very busy, writing, baking, and decorating!   I’ve been busily working away on Plenty Of Trust (Plenty, FL 4) and editing His Submissive Jewel (The Martinis and Chocolate Book Club 3).  His Submissive Jewel is scheduled to be out on Siren-Bookstrand February 1st.  I’m very excited about this one as it is some very hot BDSM.  Cameron Hunter is the ultimate cowboy Dom.  I’ll post excerpts soon!   But my biggest news…..

The third in the Plenty, Florida series – Plenty Of Love – is now on Amazon!

 

It’s A Plenty-ful Life! F ^ R ^ E ^ E Read! #menage #Plentyseries #sirenauthor

As a gift to my readers, I have posted a holiday themed free read on my website.  You can go to:

http://www.laravalentine.net

Click on Free Reads on the menu bar.  Enjoy!

 

Have a very safe and happy holiday season!

Love,

Lara

 

 

I’m Half Done, Dammit! Or The First Half of the Book is the Toughest

For me, the first half of the book is the toughest.  Once I round that corner, the second half seems to fly out of the tips of my fingers.  I can’t type fast enough to keep up with the story, pouring from my exhausted, aching brain.

Not so, the first half.  The first half is slow.  Painful.  Revised.  Revised again.  Scenes added.  Scenes deleted.  Character arcs that were supposed to be one way morph into something different because some bossy character just had to do something different.  My beta reader gets that look on her face and says something like, “Well, it’s a nice story so far, but, well, nothing really happened.”

Oh crap!  Did I forget to add the conflict?

Revise again.

Did I mention that I outline before I write?  I swear I create an outline just so my characters can laugh at it and go merrily on their way, doing whatever the hell they want.   The only good news is that I can use the same outline for the next book because this book won’t resemble that outline in any shape or form when I’m done.   Okay, it does resemble the outline, but there have been many major and minor deviations.

So, I’m starting a new book this week.  I have my character sketches, complete with growth arcs, and an outline with external conflict.  Here I go.  Let’s see how close the book is when I’m done.  I’ll say what I always say when I start a new book.

I’m going to stick to this outline, dammit.

 

 

Her Colorado Pleasures (Spirit, CO 5) Is Now On Amazon! #menage #BDSM

Her Colorado Pleasures is now available on Amazon!  So excited about this one!  Evan and Sin are hotter than… well… sin!

“Do you mean that?” Sin’s voice sounded strained.

“Yes, I do. I’ve never actually given up control to anyone. But I fantasize about it. Since meeting you, I fantasize about you being in control and I fantasize about the dungeon toys at the store.”

It was easier saying the words with the blanket of darkness. But the contentment was short lived as Sin flicked the bedside lamp on low.

“You need to mean what you say, Casey. I’m a dominant man. I like to be dominant in the bedroom. If I’m in charge, I’ll be completely in charge. As for those toys in your store, I would never hurt you. Do you understand? I don’t spank or whip. I want to tell you what to do, be in control of the sex. Now Evan, he’d be happy to warm up your sweet bottom with a spanking. I want you to do exactly what I tell you to do. I want you completely at my mercy. Can you handle that?”

Casey nodded. The desire in Sin’s eyes felt hot on her skin. Her own heart was practically beating out of her chest. Somehow she’d known he would be this way with sex.

“I’ll control everything, honey. Outside the bedroom will be totally different, but in this bedroom, I’m king.” Sin suddenly grinned. “Are you ready for me?”

Casey licked her suddenly dry lips. Honey had dripped all the way down her thighs as she had listened. She had to convince him she wanted this. He seemed unsure whether to take her word. She pointed to her thighs, shiny with her own juices.

“Look what just your words did to me, Sin. I want it. I need you to take control.”

An Excerpt From Plenty Of Love (Plenty, FL 3) Now Available at Siren-Bookstrand! #menage #MMF

Today is release day for Plenty Of Love!  Let’s celebrate with an excerpt…

“I think our woman is anxious to be loved, babe. She’s practically naked already.”

Becca had divested herself of everything but her bra and panties. She was already reclining in the middle of the bed. Mark gave her a smirk.

“She does seem pretty ready. You don’t think they had a stripper at the girl’s night, do you?”

A stripper? If only.

Becca laughed. “We talked about it, but there are no strippers to be had in Plenty. Poor us.”

Travis walked over to the iPod dock. “That’s where you’re wrong, sweetheart. You just have to know where to look.”

Dance music filled the bedroom, and Becca sucked in a breath as she realized what they had in mind.

Holy hot damn.

Travis and Mark started dancing to the music. Travis was such a liar. Mark had perfect rhythm, moving sensuously to the music. They started plucking open the buttons on their shirts, each one revealing more and more of their muscled chests. She bit her lower lip as their shirts were peeled off their yummy bodies and thrown to the side. Travis started a bump and grind, and she had to bite down on her knuckle to keep from crying out in excitement. Mark pulled him close, and she bit her hand harder as their bodies pressed close together as their mouths met. They brushed against each other to the music, their erections tenting their jeans when they pulled apart. It was all she could do not to hop off the bed and fall to their feet in worship. They were the sexiest men she had ever seen. And they were all hers.

Becca’s panties were soaked with her honey and her nipples were tight with arousal as she watched them flick open the top buttons of their jeans and then start playing with the zippers. It seemed to take forever as they pulled them down one tooth at a time, pulled them up partway, then lowered them a little more. She had crawled to the end of the bed to get a closer look, and she reached out with greedy fingers to grab a handful of their jeans to pull them down. Mark quickly danced away with a grin, leaving her frustrated but even more turned on.

They both tugged their pants down at the same time, tossing them to the side, taking their socks with them. They were now only in boxer shorts, and she licked her lips in anticipation of their impressive cocks running over her tongue and filling her mouth. Mark pushed his boxer shorts off first, his dick already hard and throbbing. He danced to Travis and hooked his fingers in Travis’s shorts, tugging them down inch by inch. Travis’s cock sprung free, and Mark leaned down and gave it a playful lick. Becca’s pussy clenched, wanting to be filled with their cocks. They were so beautiful. She needed them so much.

Mark finally slid Travis’s shorts down his legs and tossed them right at Becca. She caught them with a giggle and gave them a triumphant twirl in the air. She fell back on the bed and applauded. It was the best show ever.

“Magic Mike’s got nothing on you two. That was awesome. How can I show my appreciation?”