I hope you’ll help me celebrate the re-release of Poppy’s Passions. Get to know Poppy,
Michael, Trevor and Cody all over again—or maybe even meet them for the very
first time. Either way, while you’re picking up Poppy’s Passions, grab Poppy’s
Present—a reduced price short story giving a glimpse of where Poppy and her
men are in the days after all the passion.
Poppy’s Passions
by Stephanie Beck
Can Poppy find the courage to risk triple the
love -- and triple the heartbreak? Poppy Maguire is tired of being a loser.
Emotionally neglected as a child, she wants to find the courage to leave her
family and the job she hates. She desperately wants to make a change. Little
does she realize how much of a change sexy brothers Cody, Michael and Trevor
Paraby will bring to her life when the friendly shoulders they offer turn into
so much more. Comfort turns to passion and Poppy learns what life could be like
in the arms of not one, but three men who love her.
But what happens when the pink line on a
pregnancy test doubles and she's expecting twins, courtesy of a Paraby? The
brothers blow her mind by offering her the family and love she's always longed
for. But do they realize what they're in for? Cody is moving a little too fast,
Michael may not be in for the long haul, and Trevor is a bit self-centered.
In order for Poppy to have the extraordinary
love she fears she hasn't earned, everyone is going to have to do some growing.
But can she break free from the bad seed of her abusive family and have the
courage to bloom?
The honeymoon is over for Poppy and her three men. Between their three
beautiful children and demanding careers, sometimes passion gets sidelined in
favor of sleep and playing catch-up with laundry.
Poppy, Michael, Trevor, and Cody get a chance to reignite their spark when
family troubles lead them back to where their romance started. Between settling
the past firmly in its place and making peace with her family, Poppy intends to
make the most of this unexpected gift of time with her men.
The much anticipated release of Surrender to Me by Ella Jade is finally here.
Her promo teasers in the past month have had most everyone salivating much like locking a starving chocoholic in a room full of delectable desserts with a fork and spoon in hand then saying,
"Yes, darling, the feast in front of you is every bit as delicious as it seems...but you have to wait."
Sheer and utter torture, right?
Well, the wait is over.
Today is the official release day of Surrender to Me and to celebrate,
not only do we have an excerpt, we also have the official trailer and
the chance to win a $10 gift card. To say I'm excited is a bit of an understatement.
Please welcome the talented Ella Jade.
I’m
pleased to announce the release of Surrender to Me, the sequel to Make Me Stay.
What happens when a Dominant
falls for his not-so-submissive attorney?
Martin Abrams, owner of
Master M's BDSM club, has become unfulfilled with his lifestyle. Ever since his
sub, Gracie, left to marry her true love, Martin has lost his way. Living the
life of the head Dominant in his circle isn't as appealing as it once was.
Something seems to be missing.
Sassy lawyer Arianna
Covington relocates to New York City after a humiliating divorce. She's looking
for a fresh start when she agrees to become Martin's exclusive attorney. She's
intrigued by his domineering personality and wants to know why women kneel at
his feet.
Their attraction is
undeniable despite Ari's initial beliefs that she will never submit to Martin's
desires. But Martin is up for the challenge. Arianna is more than he ever
imagined in a woman. He vows to claim her heart, with or without the games. Who
will surrender first?
Check out the hot and sexy
trailer for a peek into the plot.
Excerpt
“All
the subs act that way around you?” Arianna asked.
“It’s
the only way they know. It’s what’s expected of them.”
“I
don’t understand how any woman would bow down like that. It’s not normal.”
“Maybe
not for you.” Martin understood Arianna’s position. Most who didn’t participate
in a Dominant and submissive relationship didn’t get it.
“It’s
degrading. She can’t use the phone. She’s a grown woman.”
“Arianna,
this is a lifestyle you can’t possibly comprehend because you know nothing
about it. A submissive gets just as much as he or she gives. The arrangement
they enter into with a Dom is consensual. Roxy is not forced into being here.
Her Dom respects and cares for her. She has a very good life.”
“He
punishes her.”
“When
she disobeys. It’s in her contract.”
“A
contract that can’t possibly be enforced in court.”
“Spoken
like a true lawyer.” He finished his scotch. “The contract is to protect them
both. It lists what is expected of a sub and what the Dominant’s
responsibilities are. They outline hard and soft limits. We create a safe,
sane, and consensual environment, and that contract maintains trust between the
two parties. As long as it is upheld between the parties involved that’s all
that matters.”
“To
each his own, I suppose.” She shrugged. “I’m your real estate attorney. What
you do here is none of my business.”
Then
why are you here, kitten?
“I’m very
open, Arianna. If you have questions, I’ll be happy to answer them. People
should be educated in my lifestyle. It isn’t as uncommon or bizarre as you may
think.” He reached for her hand. “I hope you won’t judge me without getting to
know me.”
“Um,
no.” She looked down at their joined hands. He liked the way her cheeks turned
colors when he flustered her. “Of course not. This whole environment is
different. It’s going to take some getting used to.”
“I
understand.” He ran his thumb over the soft skin of her hand. “If you’d prefer
not to meet here anymore—”
“It’s
not a problem.”
“Very
well.” He smiled because as he suspected she wanted to be there. “Will you join
me for dinner?”
Martin
couldn’t remember the last time he’d asked a woman to have dinner with him. He
usually just summoned a sub when he was in the mood for company. Gracie was the
last woman he’d spent any time with at all. Perhaps it was time to explore his
options. Obviously, Arianna would be different than the women he dealt with,
but he liked the change. When Gracie left him for Cade everything changed. He
hadn’t been interested in another sub. As a matter of fact, he hadn’t been
interested in another woman until now.
“I’d
love to join you for dinner, Mr. Abrams.”
“I’d
like you to call me Martin.” Allowing people to use his name wasn’t a privilege
he granted often, but everything was different with her. He stood from the bar
and picked up her briefcase. “I hope you like Italian. I ordered enough for six
people. I wasn’t sure what you would want.”
“Italian
is fine.” She took his extended hand and walked to the back of the club with
him. “Why didn’t you just wait and ask what I would want?”
“I’m
not used to asking.” He motioned for her to take a seat in the huge u-shaped
booth that overlooked the Manhattan skyline.
“Oh,
Martin.” She giggled. He liked the way his name tumbled off her lips. “You have
a lot to learn about non-submissive women.”
Surrender to Me is the sequel to Make Me Stay but both books stand alone so
the reader can choose to read either one first. You may want to start
with Make Me Stay to get the back story.
Both Books available on
Amazon, Barnes and Noble and ARE
Ella Jade has been writing for as
long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a notebook and pen with
her, and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have
always played out in her head, but she never knew what to do with them. That
all changed when she discovered the eBook industry. She started penning novels
at a rapid pace and now she can't be stopped.
Ella resides in New Jersey with her
husband and two young boys. When she's not chasing after her kids, she's busy
writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing, and scrapbooking.
Guardian Angels ~ Guardian Demons ~ Heaven ~ Hell ~ Hate ~ Love ~ Soulmates
SAVE MY SOUL - Book 1 in the 'Save My Soul' series. 4.6/5 star rating
Kendra Larkin had everything going in the right direction. Her life was seemingly perfect, and she wouldn't have changed a thing about it. Unfortunately, the course of her life was about to be forever altered. A tragic rappelling accident lands her on Dr. Adam Chamberlain's operating table.
She agrees to a deal proposed by a guardian angel to help save the soul of the man who is both her doctor and soulmate. If she is successful, she gets to keep her life. However, she later learns that it isn't just her life that's in jeopardy, but her soul as well.
Even with the help of her handsome guardian angel, Rhyan, it seems there is no happy ending in sight. Torn between her newly discovered love of Rhyan, and the undeniable attraction she has for Adam, Kendra finds herself at a crossroad. With Adam's steadfast rejection of God, and his guardian demon conspiring against her, she fears her soul may already be lost.
Will she find a way to overcome the evil her life is suddenly burdened with? Or will Adam's guardian demon win both their souls and make Kendra his own personal puppet in Hell?
REVIEW QUOTES!!!
“
I finished this book in one day, couldn't put it down!! ”
Brandi
“
Save my Soul is a page-turner that I would recommend to anyone with an appreciation for romance and the paranormal. ”
Mandy Trouten
REVIEW FROM A READER:Okay so I'm writing this through tears. Wow, this story was just amazing, especially the ending. That was an ending I wasn't anticipating. The plot always kept me guessing and kept me on the edge of my seat. The concept of the story was unique, so different than what I read all the time. It was refreshing, and truly amazing.
What happens if you woke up to find yourself dying on a hospital bed? What if you couldn't move, couldn't speak, but could hear everything that was occurring? Well that is what happens to 29 year old Kendra who had a bad accident after going rappelling with her friends. Imagine her surprise when being patched up and stitched back together by a doctor, who voice she finds safe and soothing, she hears a voice in her mind. Actually not just one voice, but two of them. Who are they? Well it turns out it is her guardian angel and the guardian angel of the doctor who saved her life. The doctor's guardian angel, Coen, literally makes her an offer she couldn't refuse. He made it so that Kendra lives, even after that tragic accident that was suppose to end her life. But he gives her a task in exchange for her life. Her task? Make the misguided doctor believe in God again. But there is one catch to this. Kendra only has one week to make Dr. Adam Chamberlain believe in God or she loses her soul and dies all over again except this time, permanently. How do you make a man who has given up on God believe again? Especially after a tragic event that caused the doctor to lose his faith in God in the first place. Can love conquer years of resentment and heartbreak? Or will both Kendra's and Adam's souls be lost forever?
Okay, I really loved the idea of putting guardian angels and guardian demons in this book. I never heard of a story like this before, it's a really neat idea if you ask me. Kendra's character in the book made me smile a lot. She was a strong female character who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to speak her mind. But not only is she brave and outspoken, she is also sweet and caring. She surprised me so much in this book with her generosity and kind actions. She was a character that many girls and women can relate to. I personally hope I can be something like Kendra one day. And the doctor in the story? I have one word to describe him: Amazing! Adam was what I expected him to be: sweet, remote, misguided but overall he was loyal to the end. His stubbornness added to his character and I think he was the perfect man for Kendra. Even Rhyan, Kendra's guardian angel, will always have a place in my heart as well. He was so funny in the book and very charming. The emotion and love he shows to Kendra made me want to cry and give him a hug. His character added something unique to this book. Overall, an amazing book! I highly recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a great story with amazing characters.
Some of my favorite quotes from the book:
"I wasn't talking to you, I was talking to myself."
"Don't do that, people will think you're crazy."
"You better watch it, Ms. Larkin, Ashley's looks will break that nice camera of yours." her boyfriend joined in with the cruel laughter. I started to speak, but Adam beat me to it. "If it made it through your shots, the camera will be just fine after Ashley's session."
"Are you going to tell me the reason I can't stop looking at you?"
"Love conquers all evil. Don't judge a book by its cover. Everything happens for a reason and ... If you haven't found your soul mate yet, don't ever, ever give up hope; he or she is out there somewhere." - Joc
HELL'S GIFT - Book 2 in the 'Save My Soul' series. 4.8/5 star rating
Depression consumes the guardian angel, Rhyan, after his human charge chooses her soulmate over him. Filled with anger and despair, he lashes out. And when his hate-filled words land him neck-deep in Hell, he realizes he's gone too far. He expects trouble, but not to discover his own soulmate in the fiery depths. Abigail is there with good reason, but she's done her time, and in order to save them both, Rhyan must strike a deal with the Devil. The stakes are higher than ever before, with his soul, his friends and even the fate of Heaven and Earth in jeopardy. If he fails, Rhyan stands to lose more than he ever feared. Will true love be denied? It will take everything he's got to break down the traps Lucifer puts in his way. New lines are drawn and old scores are settled, and Rhyan is in for the fight of his life. With Abigail as the prize, and humanity in the balance, he will stop at nothing to claim...Hell's Gift.
REVIEW QUOTES!!!
“
A well written plotline filled with twists and very believable characters. ”
Shiralyn Lee
“
After the first book in this series, Save My Soul, I could hardly wait for this one to come out. ”
Kelly The Red
“
Hell's Gift was a page turner from start to finish! ” Jennifer Wedmore
REVIEW FROM A READER:Hell’s Gift is the second novel in the Save My Soul series, yet a standalone story, just like the first. You can read my review of book one, Save My Soul, here. A completely original idea for a fantasy romance, this book is a huge accomplishment on so many levels.
For a start, there’s a lot of story within those pages, and not one word of that is useless waffle. The action starts on page one and finishes with the last sentence. What made it more interesting for me was the frequent change of environment. Most of the action takes place in Hell, but it’s not the sort of Hell you would have imagined. I won’t tell you how it’s different, just trust that it is. Sometimes it’s better, often it’s worse, and the pain is not necessarily physical.
Rhyan’s trials are imaginative, and the secondary plots developed enough to allow us a glimpse into the psyche of many of the demons and fallen angels that populate the upper classes of this incredibly rich world. There are minions and beasts, love and hate, fear and debauchery – you’ve really got to read it and see for yourself.
Characterisation is one of K.S. Haigwood’s strongest points. Rhyan, a depressed guardian angel, is very well developed, his voice clear and easily identifiable throughout the story. You can understand his predicament – who doesn’t know the feeling of unrequited love? – and you can almost foresee his reactions. But. There’s always a but, with this author, because K.S. Haigwood can deliver enough twists and turns to turn a tornado on its head. Just as you think you’ve figured where the story is going next, she’s duped you again. Rhyan grows through his experiences and, in the background, you can see a few cracks beginning to appear in the personalities of secondary characters, too. Each one gets what they deserve, even if it’s just another chance to prove themselves.
I loved the story and the idea behind it. Love conquers all is the message in many books, but you rarely see it as challenged and as humorised as here. Take this short dialogue, for example:
“Which direction should I go?” I said to both Pogo and Malcolm.
“North,” Pogo replied.
“South,” Malcolm said.
“West it is, then,” I said, and stepped out into the acid blizzard.
The whole novel is littered with good chuckle moments, and even in the darkest hour, the thinnest hint of a silver lining is still visible among the clouds.
I wholeheartedly recommend reading this book. Shock therapy for body and soul, delivered at a hundred miles an hour with the humor and charisma of a trendsetter, Hell’s Gift is certain to be hailed the new wonder-drug to cure all ills. No one is perfect, and this books shows you why you don’t have to be. Get ready to laugh, cry and most of all feel your way through this addictive story. Kristie Haigwood is a skilled sorceress of the fantasy world. Five very well-deserved stars for this effort. - E Medler
Look for 'GOOD SIDE OF SIN' - Book 3, Coming Fall 2013
Is going to Hell the worst thing that could happen to you?
I hope you enjoy this Sinful Saturday's sexy snippet.
There was too much feeling tied up between them. It was
supposed to be sex. Nothing more. Her frustration, she knew, was not
at him. She was frustrated with herself at the emotion she somehow allowed
herself with him. Kayla knew the only way to keep from getting more involved
was to end it…completely.
“I can’t do this,” she said after pulling up her pants and
slipping her top on. Kayla shot her eyes to Gannon—no shirt, no shoes, and the
jeans hanging low on his waist had yet to be buttoned. He seemed to freeze at
her statement.
I have for you a sinful snipet from Hijacked, my latest release.
Sharon swallowed hard, taken aback by the sensation of his
closeness, shocked she couldn’t speak. Her voice had left her, something that
never happened.
The hand on her ass squeezed gently as the one running down
her side made it to the hem of her skirt. His fingers teased her inner thigh,
and she was wet in an instant. Her center throbbed, sending shudders up her
body, and her breath caught.
“What if I want to feel you? Is that something I should go
for?” Kyle continued to speak low in her ear, his hot breath making her pulse
quicken. “Are you wearing panties?”
Sharon’s lips managed to form a silent No.
He smiled the charming, crooked grin he had
before, only this time it showed his craving for her. “Good.” His fingers moved
slow, closer to her folds, leaving a tingling trail on her skin. “Open up for
me.”
