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WELCOME

RT 2008 is over, but I’m still recovering.  Other than some hotel issues and the fact Lena and crew couldn’t make it this was one of the best RTs ever.  I had a blast.  The e-book signing was a new event this year.  Not sure how many books I sold, but I loved being able to chat with the readers.  Ellora’s Cave Hollywood party allowed me the opportunity to get dressed up all in black and hang out with the Cavemen Cover Models, hmmm hmmm.  I was also part of the Faery Court this year and enjoyed myself so much I signed up again for next year.  On Friday my fellow authors and I played dirty games at the Sinfully Sweet Reader Appreciation Event.  That night I went wild for the Vampire Ball, although I was fresh as a daisy for the Saturday book signing the next morning.  I sold some books, talked to readers and generally enjoyed the entire time until the lights went out, literally.  Then I put on my boots and danced the night away.  Heading home I was already planning for next year. If you want to see some pictures from my trip, check out my website, www.lizandrews.net.

But before next year, I plan to attend more events and write more stories.  See below for all the news and if you are around, stop by and say hi.

~Liz

AVAILABLE NOW

The first book in my paranormal powers series is now available from Loose Id.

Sugar and Spice

Available now from Loose Id!


Sugar and Spice
BBW/Paranormal

Rayne Jankowski is the middle sister in a family with paranormal abilities. The problem is, she the only one without powers. Or so she believes.  Unbeknown to the customers at her health food café and Rayne herself, there's something extra in her muffins, and it isn't just sugar and spice. It's her will. Rayne is unknowingly infusing her power of persuasion into these baked goods. People come in with problems and walk out with solutions, of the mystical kind that is. Unfortunately for her, her long time crush Scott Marsten is also partaking of her psychic deserts, which now leaves her to wonder if he asked her out because he's drawn to her or because she mistakenly slipped him a mojo mickey.

For the life of him, Scott can't figure out why Rayne is suddenly pushing him away. Now that he's finally had a taste of the plus size beauty, he isn't willing to just walk away. Scott believes in psychic powers almost as much as he believes in tooth fairies. He knows what he feels for Rayne is real, now if he could only convince the stubborn beauty of that.

Sugar and spice is nice...but true love is magical.

COMING SOON

This is the second book in the paranormal powers series and tells the tale of Rayne’s brother Forrest and feisty assistant Josie.

In the Cards

Coming June 2008 from Loose Id!

In the Cards
IR/Paranormal

Forrest Jankowski is the oldest child in a family with paranormal abilities. After quitting his last gig as a fortune teller he takes a job in his sister’s health food café. Unfortunately this incurs the wrath of his sister’s only other employee, Josie Weston. The little spitfire believes he’s more of a hindrance than a help. But when he has a vision of Josie in trouble he needs to convince her that his powers aren’t just an act.

Josie has a five year plan, but her business dreams seem all but doomed now that Forrest is in the mix. The annoying man obstructs her at every turn, driving her crazy with his strange ways. He reads tarot cards and thinks he can see into the future. Her attraction to the handsome man only makes his presence all the more maddening.

When she begins to suspect his vision may have a basis in reality, she realizes her life might very well be in danger. Only when the two discover the depths of their feelings for one another will they know their love was truly in the cards after all.

This is the first story in what I hope will be a series of Fantasies Fulfilled.

hotter than the Fourth of July

Coming soon from Ellora's Cave!

Hotter than the Fourth of July
Ménage Quickie

Toni Eppard has a fantasy and her fiancé Deacon Whitacre wants to know more. When she describes her desire to be with two men, instead of jealousy, he is intrigued. Fate plays a hand when his cousin and best friend Lincoln Whitacre blows into town for the Independence Day celebrations.

The three of them grew up together, and Linc is the perfect candidate to help Deacon fulfill Toni’s fantasy. Once he convinces his cousin, the fireworks will fly as he sets the stage to make all of her dreams come true.

RECOMMENDED READS

This is a hot I/R erotic romance from the one and only Lena Matthews.

Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James


He's So Shy by Lena Matthews
Genre: Interracial
Coming May 2008 from Loose Id

Gillian Foxe has set her sights on Lennon Wright, unfortunately for him, it’s not in a hot, sexy way. After overhearing two women gossiping about him, Gillian decides to help him out, by turning the cute introvert, into a social butterfly, even if it’s against his wishes. She convinced she knows what’s best for the shy man, but of course he doesn’t see it that way.

Everything isn’t always what it seems, and no one knows that better than Lennon. Yes he keeps to himself, but it’s not for the reason Gillian thinks.  Still he can’t help but be amused Gillian thinks he’s shy. He may not be as outgoing as the sexy woman is, but that doesn’t mean he’s dating deficient. In fact, he’s had his eye on a special woman for a while now. Unfortunately Gillian lacks the ability to see beneath his good guy persona.

But if a bad boy is what she likes, Lennon has a few naughty skills up his sleeve that might help take the blinders off and prove to Gillian he’s not so shy after all.

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WORKS IN PROGRESS

I returned from RT with an idea for the second Fantasies Fulfilled story and have just completed chapter one.  I hope to complete it before I leave for California in May.

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APPEARANCES

I am attending the Book Expo America 2008 in Los Angeles, California, May 29th -June 1st.  I’m very excited to see what this event is like as it will be my first time at BEA.  Stop by if you are in the area.

I’ll also be attending the Lori Foster Reader Writer Get Together in West Chester, Ohio, June 6 – 8th. This will be my third year for this event and I can’t wait to see all the old familiar faces.  We’ll be the ones hanging out in the lobby and having a good time.

CONTESTS

There is still a chance to win prizes from the Faery Court Scavenger Hunt.  Check it out.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FAERY COURT SCAVENGER HUNT: Entrants must be 18 years or older to participate. Visit each Faery Court author’s site listed below. Find where the faery is hiding. Make a list of the faery’s location (what website page it’s on) at every author’s site and e-mail the complete list to Eden Robins.

The members of the faery court hold the magical key, so here they are for you to see:

Cheyenne McCray
Prize: Print copy of WICKED MAGIC

Eden Robins
Prize: An autographed paperback copy of After Sundown: Salvation and a very faery surprise!

Liz Andrews
Prize: An autographed copy of The Wedding Dress

Brit Blaise
Prize: An e-book copy of Slayers Inc.

Taige Crenshaw
Prize: A download copy of Golden Seduction, Lay Me Down, and Onyx Moon Rising

Sahara Kelly
Prize: A surprise gift package including an autographed copy of her latest paperback release.

Kayce Lassiter
Prize: $20 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble

Lena Matthews
Prize: An autographed copy of one of her paperback releases (Readers Choice)

Amanda McIntyre
Prize: Celtic Woman A New Journey CD

Liddy Midnight
Prize: A very special "Under the Sea" fae bracelet, designed just for this event!

Bridget Midway
Prize: An autographed copy of Corporate Seduction and other surprise goodies.

Joy Nash
Prize: A gift basket including some of my backlist titles, plus some romantic goodies!

Cassie Ryan
Prize: An autographed paperback copy of Ceremony of Seduction

Vijaya Schartz
Prize: An autographed paperback copy of Ashes for the Elephant God

Cricket Starr
Prize: A gift bag that includes a paperback copy of Rogues

Eve Vaughn
Prize: A 25 dollar gift certificate to Barnes and Noble

FAERY COURT SCAVENGER HUNT RULES:

  • You must correctly find and submit every participating author’s faery hiding place.
  • You must be 18 years or older to enter.
  • One entry per person.
  • This contest will run from December 31st 2007 to May 31st, 2008.
  • Authors will be giving away goodies to winners chosen from December through May, with the last winner announced in the beginning of June 2008.

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EXCERPT

This is from my recently released story, Sugar and Spice.

When they finally reached the empty campground area, Scott spread a red and black checkerboard-designed blanket underneath a shady tree and gestured for her to have a seat. The spot was perfect. Concealed from the regular hiking trails, it was a diamond in the rough. Most people passed right by it without knowing it even existed, which was exactly what he wanted. No one would disturb them here. They could be as wicked and wild as they wanted.

“We won’t have weather like this for much longer.” Rayne noted as she took a seat on the blanket and turned her face to the sun.

“That’s the beauty of an Indian summer. All the warmth without the killer heat.” Scott joined her on the blanket, kicking out his legs in front of him.

“So what’s in the picnic basket?”

“That’s a bit of a secret.” Scott took his time planning this little outing. Everything in the basket had a dual purpose and if he had his way, he’d feed her physical hungers as well as the carnal ones.

“Sounds very mysterious.”

She had no idea. “Prepare to be dazzled.” Reaching into the basket he pulled out a chilled bottle of champagne, a plate of cheese, and a bowl of strawberries.

Her eyes lit up with delight. “Consider me dazzled.”

He uncorked the bottle and poured them both a glass. She tilted the glass back and he watched the white column of her throat as she swallowed the cool liquid.

With a seductive little smile, she leaned back on her elbows, pushing her breasts out as if in invitation. Damn she was beautiful, like a Rubens painting come to life. He wondered what she would do if he asked her to unbutton her sundress for him.

After taking the lid off the bowl, he removed a strawberry and pressed it to her closed lips. She opened her mouth to take a bite of the luscious fruit. “Hmmm, delicious.”

Yes, she was. He wanted to taste her like she tasted the red berry, savor her sweetness and devour her whole.

Some of the juice dripped from the side of her mouth and without conscious thought he leaned forward to lick at the droplets. Although sweet, he knew her lips would be sweeter and moved to capture her mouth. She parted her lips to accept him. As they kissed, she reached up and wrapped an arm around his neck, holding him closer to her. Lost in her touch he slowly lowered her to the blanket.

Her eager response roused his passions, but he had plans for their outing and he didn’t want to forgo anything. He reluctantly broke their kiss, but didn’t immediately move away. Instead he ran a finger along her jawline and down her throat to the opening at the top of her dress. With nimble fingers he popped open two of the buttons.

“What…” Her dazed expression detailed the effect of their kiss on her.

“Just improving the view.”

The flush that covered her face spread over the generous curves he’d just exposed.

He reached out to the food he’d laid out and picked up a piece of cheese, popping it into her mouth.

She lowered her gaze as she chewed, but with a finger under her chin he tilted her head up. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, it’s just weird to know you’re watching me eat.”

Scott frowned in confusion. “Why?”

“Because.” She shrugged her shoulders as if that answered everything. It didn’t. Not even close.

“Because why?”

Rayne began to sit up, but Scott nudged her back down, refusing to allow her to run away. “Talk to me, baby.”

“Because you look like you and I look like me.”

“I like the looks of you. A whole lot.”

“There’s a lot to like.” Her derisive tone came through loud and clear.

“Hey now.” Scott brushed his thumb over her bottom lip. For the life of him he couldn’t believe the words coming out of this sexy mouth. “Don’t you know?”

“Know what?”

“Know how utterly beautiful, sexy, and desirable I find you.”

“Why?”

“Because you’re you.” It was as simple and as complex as that. “From the first day I met you, you’ve been on mind nonstop.”

“You’ve been in my thoughts as well, daily.”

“I really don’t want to let you out of my sight.”

“I’m glad,” she replied almost shyly.

“And feeding you is for my own pleasure. You bring out the caveman in me. I want to feed you, care for you, take care of you.”

“Drag me home by my hair?” She teased.

“Maybe.” The thought did have some merit. He had never felt such an intense connection with someone before. “But I have some plans for you before dragging you home.”

“Sounds interesting.” She licked her lips and he groaned remembering those lips wrapped around his cock.

“Damn baby, you make me want to forget my seduction campaign and just move in for the kill.”

“Ah ha, so the big plan was seduction. Tell me more.”

“Good food, good wine, good loving.” As he spoke he reached down and grasped the bottom of her sundress, slowly pulling it up and exposing her legs to his touch. “And a good time for all.”

“I like this plan.”

“I think you’ll more than like it.” Sitting up, Scott dipped his hand in the basket once more and fumbled around until he felt a satin cloth. With a wicked grin he pulled out the blindfold and dangled it on his finger. “You’ll love it.”

Rayne’s gaze shot from his to the black material then to his utter and complete pleasure, she smiled. “When you’re right, you’re right.”

Damn. There was no two ways about it. Scott was in love.

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