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The summer is more than half over and I still haven’t put on a bathing suit. Yeah! Instead I have been holed up in my office working on my stories. See the Coming Soon section for all the news. In other good news I’m involved in a big multi-author contest in August so check out all the goodies you can win. My first college football game for the year will occur at the end of this month, officially propelling me into crazy football season. Fall is on its way and I can’t wait. I received news that my Halloween story from Ellora’s Cave, Hankie Pankie, is being put into print. I don’t have any specific details yet, but I’ll keep you posted. ~Liz This is the second book in the Essence of Life series and tells the tale of Rayne’s brother, Forrest and feisty assistant, Josie.
This is the first story in what I hope will be a series of Fantasies Fulfilled.
I just put the finishing touches on a Christmas gift giving story for Loose Id entitled, Sexy Secret Santa. No release date yet, but I figure sometime in December.
Truth be told I haven’t read a book in ages. So nothing this month. Stay tuned.
I have started work on the third book in the Essence of Life series. This book is about Harmony, Rayne and Forrest’s sister, who has the power of empathy. Dean and Carter Moore are twin brothers who have decided she is the one meant for them. I’ve just started this story so wish me luck.
The winner of my July Contest was Kimberly, congratulations! For August, I will be part of Lena Matthews book a day giveaway. You will need to join her group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lenamatthews/ I’ll be giving away books on two different days. Check out a few authors contributing books to the contest (in addition to me, of course: Evangeline Anderson, Maggie Casper, Selena Illyrian, Jade James, Bridget Midway, Tuesday Morrigan, Melissa Schroeder, Eve Vaughn and more. Hope to see you there! Events The first ever conventions for Ellora's Cave, Cerridwen Press, and Lotus Circle authors and readers will be held in Akron, Ohio in 2009. The following dates are being considered (all Friday-Sunday): If you are interested in the convention, respond with name, address, and phone number (optional) via email to conventions@ellorascave.com Tentative schedule: Friday Night – EC/CP/TLC Celebration Party **The city is working on something fun for you to do (if interested and thirsty) after the Awards Banquet.** Sunday Morning – Continental Breakfast Once EC has an idea of the number of interested people (authors, readers, book stores, models), and they decide on the hotel, food, etc., they'll be able to determine the cost.
This is another scene from my ménage quickie, Hotter Than the Fourth of July.
An Excerpt From: HOTTER THAN THE FOURTH OF JULY Copyright © LIZ ANDREWS, 2008 All Rights Reserved, Ellora's Cave Publishing, Inc.
“Tell me your fantasies.” The engagement ring on Toni Eppard’s finger glinted in the illumination from the lamp on the bedside table. She looked down to study the disarming smile on the face of her fiancé Deacon Whitacre. She was so in love with this man she could hardly believe her good fortune. She stroked her hand along his jaw, enjoying the feel of his scruffy five o’clock shadow beneath her fingers. “Why the sudden interest in my fantasies?” Toni asked with curiosity. “We’re going to be married. Is it strange I want to know all about you?” “As if you don’t know enough.” If there was anyone in this world who knew her, it was Deacon. From childhood to adolescence he had been by her side. They had grown up together, been friends through high school, and even managed to stay in touch while attending separate colleges. It was no real surprise to anyone who knew them that they eventually found their way home and back to one another. “There’s no such thing as enough.” Laughing, she rolled onto her back and stretched her arms above her head, causing the sheet to slip dangerously low down her body. Only her hardened nipples kept the Egyptian cotton from fully exposing her. “Do you want to know how I obsess over my monthly weight gain too?” “Come on, maybe I can fulfill one or two of your fantasies. What do you say?” “Well, sometimes I imagine you’re Brad Pitt. Do you think you could arrange to switch places with him?” She sat up suddenly, the sheet falling to her waist. “On second thought, the idea of you with Angelina gives me the creeps, so scratch that.” “I ought to spank you.” “Is that one of your fantasies?” She raised her eyebrows suggestively. “Or would you rather me spank you instead?” Sarcasm laced her tone and she had to struggle not to laugh again. “Can’t you be serious?” He pulled her into his arms and she snuggled close, tracing her fingers across his chest. “Of course I can. My fantasies…umm, let me think.” Actually, keeping this conversation in the joke arena was much easier than taking his question at face value. Revealing fantasies insinuated a level of trust she hadn’t had with any other man. It made their engagement seem all the more real, which was exciting and scary at the same time. Although they’d been friends since childhood, marriage was a big step. One neither of them would be willing to take unless they both were ready to stay together forever. Nevertheless, the idea of spending the rest of her life with one man was daunting. Thankfully she’d be spending it with the one man she felt the most comfortable with. It wasn’t as if they hadn’t experimented in the bedroom. They both had a healthy sexual appetite and were compatible on so many levels. She’d teased him about the spanking, but they had actually tried some kinky stuff. It had been stimulating and pleasurable. But fantasies were those things she thought of but never expected to ever do. In fact, her fantasies were in the realm of those deep, dark forbidden things nice girls shouldn’t know anything about. “Are you still awake?” Deacon asked, startling her from her musings. “Yeah, just thinking.” “Are you worried I’m going to get mad or something?” “No, nothing like that. It’s just—” She sighed and snuggled closer, feeling secure when his arms tightened around her. “I don’t want you to think I’m some sort of crazy slut.” “I would never think that.” “Uh-huh. Just remember, you asked me.” “I’ll remember. Now let’s hear something dirty.” “You are such a perv.” “I never tried to pretend different.” Here goes nothing. She took a deep breath and forged ahead. “You know how the majority of men fantasize about being with two women? Well, most women fantasize about being with two men.” “And are you saying you’re like most women?” “Uh-huh. The idea of two men giving me their undivided attention is a heady thought.” While she spoke his hand stroked her naked back, sending shivers racing through her, although she wasn’t cold. When his caress reached the small of her back, he gripped her ass. “Tell me how you imagine it.”
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