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I’ve spent the last two weeks staying with Lena in California and enjoying my time here. We went to Disneyland, the beach and have generally been having a great time. We also attended the Book Expo America 2008. BEA was HUGE and unfortunately I didn’t see much. Lena and I signed forty five copies of Myths and Shadows. I was able to meet a lot of other Ellora’s Cave authors and personnel and we all went out to dinner after the book signing. I don’t think the restaurant knew what to do with our group, but we had a good time. It’s on to Lori Foster’s Reader Writer Get Together next weekend where I’ll meet up with a bunch of old friends, authors and readers both. Then hopefully I can finally get back to writing. I have two stories ideas partially started and need to get them finished. Wish me luck. ~Liz This is the second book in the paranormal powers 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.
The first book in my paranormal powers series is now available from Loose Id.
I have to admit I’ve been so busy lately I haven’t read anything new. So I’m recommending a great story that’s only a few months old, but some of you might have missed it. A wonderful story that’s good any time of year. Enjoy!
As I mentioned above, I have two partial written stories, but unfortunately haven’t been able to finish either one of them. One is the second Fantasies Fulfilled story about voyeurism and exhibitionism. The second story is a naughty Christmas tale with a BBW heroine. And sad, but true, Lena and I are still intent on the third Moonlight story. We just need to find the time to complete it.
Please send an email to msliz@lizandrews.net with the subject "June Contest" and please include your snail mail address. I will draw a name from the entries to win a copy of Veterans 1: Through the Fire, the print book.
This is from the second story in the Paranormal Powers series, In the Cards. She stiffened as soon as she caught sight of him. She quietly said good-bye to the lanky man she’d been conferring with, before turning to him. “What are you doing here?” “I came to see you.” “How did you even know where to find me?” Before he could answer she held her hand up. “Oh yeah, your mystical powers told you.” “Yes…the power called Rayne. She’s mighty and all knowing.” With a disgusted snort, she pushed past him and headed toward the parking lot. Cursing his stupidity, he took off after her. It would be a bit hard to apologize to her if she wouldn’t even stand still. “Come on, Josie. It was a joke.” “I’m laughing on the inside. Can’t you hear?” “Just let me explain.” “No need. You thought it would be great fun to have a day at my expense. I get it. Sorry I’m not more appreciative.” “Come on. Stop running away and let’s talk about this.” She didn’t turn to respond and continued to stride ahead, ignoring his pleas to stop. He knew he’d been an ass and he was more than willing to admit it, but she wasn’t even listening to him. Although he’d tried to be patient and play the game her way it wasn’t working too well. It was time to try a different tactic. He caught up to her as she reached her car and grabbed her by the arm. “When I ask you to stop, I’d appreciate it if you’d do it.” “Excuse the hell out of me, but I don’t answer to you. You may be Rayne’s brother, but you have no authority over me.” She tried to wrench her arm from his grasp, but he didn’t let go and held her firmly. He was trying his best to be careful of his strength and not hurt her, but he had no plans to release her any time soon. In fact, he stepped closer to her, and pinned her body against the car. The scent of her perfume wafted around him and drew his head down until he was just inches from her face. “You’ve had your say. Now it’s my turn.” The words were spoken low, but firmly. She gasped and once again pulled at her arm. He freed her from his grip, but immediately caged her body, with his arms on either side of her. Her breasts heaved as her breathing sped up. She seemed almost aroused. “Why should I listen to you?” Her voice was edged with a hint of cynicism. He thought it was obvious, but if she wanted him to spell it out he would. “Because I want to apologize.” “So do it already.” “You’re not willing to give an inch, are you?” “Why should I?” she fired back. “Look, I’m truly sorry. I never meant to offend you. And as far as the shop goes, my presence doesn’t change anything.” She stared up at him as if she didn’t know whether or not to believe his apology. He saw her face harden as she shook her head. “Sorry, but your sincerity is a tad too little too late. And this caveman thing you have going for you doesn’t work for me either.” “Liar.” He saw her eyes flare as he bent his head to capture her gasp of indignation. He wasn’t sure if it was the surprise of his actions or her desire, but her lips parted for his and he took full advantage of the bounty before him. Since he’d had his first vision of her, he’d imagined them together in so many different ways. The one thing he hadn’t known was just how sweet her lips would taste. He drank from her lips like a parched man, overdosing on the sheer pleasure that was her. He was wrong before. She wasn’t sweet. She was sweeter than sweet. Richer than the finest chocolates of the world, and she was all his. He wanted to pull down her pants and unzip his, so he could plunge into her velvety warmth. If these lips tasted sweeter than wine, he could only imagine what the heady taste of her nether lips might be. Just before he caved in and gave into his baser urges, Forrest broke their kiss and gulped in air as he tried to regain his breath. Her arms slowly dropped from where she had wrapped them around his neck and she began to push at his shoulders. “That was a mistake.” Her words were like a dousing of cold water. Hell no, she wasn’t escaping him that easily. Now that he’d had a taste of her, he wouldn’t settle for going back to their bitter bickering. He wanted to explore more of her than just her honeyed lips. “Think again, baby. There’s no going back now.”
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