New Cover Action

I just received the cover art for Perfect Persuasion! That means the ball is now really rolling on the sequel to Reprieve. I’m very excited to soon be able to share this story with you! So excited I’m doing my Happy Dance. What? At least you can’t see it.

Puppy Love

This furry bundle of adorableness is my dog. While the hubby and I consider him the best dog in the world, and he is undoubtedly one of the cutest, he also has his moments. Like when he wants to play ball, which is, on average, every second of every day. He can frequently be found looking like this…

…but with a fluorescent orange ball sticking out of his mouth.

Do you know how difficult it is to work on editing a manuscript when that blurry face keeps popping onto your lap? Let’s just say it’s like juggling and dancing the waltz at the same time, neither of which I can do anyway, but that’s beside the point.

This weekend, I will be spending time with blurry face, his mountain of orange balls, and a red pen. How much will I get done? Hopefully more than I think.

Perfect Persuasion

My new contemporary romance, Perfect Persuasion, is officially on its way to publication. Here is the still unofficial blurb:

After a wild weekend of passion on a business trip, Claire discovers she’s pregnant with her boss’s baby. It wouldn’t be such a big deal if Logan wasn’t the world’s most arrogant jerk. But he is, and she decides to keep the pregnancy a secret, even if it means losing her job.

It doesn’t take long for Logan to realize what’s going on and he isn’t happy Claire tried to hide the truth from him. To make matters worse, he and Claire can’t seem to agree on anything other than the insane attraction that keeps sparking to life between them. One minute they can’t stand to be in the same room and the next, they can’t keep their hands to themselves.

Even as their mutual attraction heats up, both are determined to guard their hearts. Claire can’t make sense of Logan’s hot-then-cold personality and Logan wants more from Claire than she’s willing to give. Just when they begin meeting each other halfway, outside interference threatens to tear them apart forever.

And just in case you're curious, Reprieve, Claire's sister Sophie's story, is available now everywhere.

She Likes Him Bad

Emma Lee Bridges is back in her tiny hometown for the first time in years. Not even twenty-four hours after hitting the landing strip, she’s already forced to face the boy she loved and left behind.

But Jackson isn’t exactly the boy she remembers. Now the sexy owner of a successful mechanic shop, he takes one look at Emma and wants her back—permanently.

The sex between them is downright flammable, the chemistry they share as wild as ever. And this time around, Emma has to decide if she wants to run or stay for good.

SNIPPET:

He met her gaze, searching. “Are you happy to be back? You couldn’t wait to hightail it out of here.”

Emma winced. “Now that’s a loaded question.”

“How so?”

“I’m happy to see you, which honestly shocks the hell out of me. Not that we left things on a bad note, but they were—”

“Awkward,” he supplied with a rueful grin. “I was pissed and you were determined, and we had one hell of a fight.”

“We did.” She remembered it all too well. “You rammed your fist through the wall in your parents’ garage.”

“The hole is still there, believe it or not.”

“And then you ignored every email I sent you,” she said before she could stop herself. Maybe his kisses had gone to her head. Suddenly she was playing a game of reveal-all-your-deepest secrets. She wanted to kick herself.

He stilled. “I was doing you a favor, Em. Paradise wasn’t big enough for a girl like you.”

“I still don’t think Paradise is big enough for a girl like me.” There was a sadness to her voice even she heard.

“Are you really happy in L.A.?”

The question took her by surprise. “Of course.” Her personal life currently sucked, but she’d be damned if she’d let him know it. “My work is going great. I’ve got an amazing client list, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how far my business has come.”

He stood, making her feel awkward so far below him. She stood too, and they faced one another with Tink at their feet. The sexual tension was back. She was incredibly aware of him. She could smell his cologne and it made her want to press her nose to his neck and inhale deeply. Maybe lick his skin.

“I wasn’t talking about your work.” He reached out and brushed a loose tendril of hair from her face. The gesture was so intimate, so caring she melted that much more. “I was talking about you.”

Perfect Persuasion

Good “official” news! The sequel to my contemporary romance Reprieve (from the Ellora’s Cave Blush line) has been accepted by my wonderful editor. Look for Perfect Persuasion, Claire’s story, in the upcoming months. I will keep you posted as I go through the process and give you more info as it comes along.

Since I’m in the contemporary spirit, I thought it would be fun to post a few snippets from some of my other contemporaries over the next few days. Check them out on Twitter and here on the blog.

Win a free copy of A Mad Passion!

Forget March Madness. March is so two days ago. It’s April now, and time for a contest! Starting today, April 2, and ending Friday, April 6, I will be giving away (randomly, of course) 3 e-copies of my historical romance, A Mad Passion via Amazon. Would it be shameless of me to mention that if you like it, the sequel is almost finished? It might be, but oh well…

For a chance to win, post below with your name and email address. That's it.

Not sure if you like historical romance? Never heard of Scarlett Scott? Fret not. Here is a little bit more about A Mad Passion:

Seven years ago, the Marquis of Thornton broke Cleo’s heart. He’s the last man she wants to see at the country house party she’s attending with her sisters. However, fate has a different plan when she finds Thornton standing before her, as devastatingly handsome as ever.

Thornton’s resolve is tempted by Cleo’s reappearance in his life. He’ll stop at nothing to have her back in his arms. Now a respected politician, he jeopardizes his career and reputation for each secret moment he spends with her.

A steamy interlude in a darkened chamber, the crackling tension of a shared Shakespeare scene before the rest of the house guests, and one too many secret kisses prove to Cleo and Thornton that despite their scarred hearts, their feelings for one another may never have changed.

But neither is free to pursue the other. Cleo remains hopelessly trapped in a loveless marriage, and Thornton is on the cusp of making an advantageous match. Together they must battle against ruin and swirling scandal to discover if their mad passion is worth the price.

New Website. Again.

Just gave my new website a makeover. Okay, I know it’s not even a month yet. Yeah, I can be persnickety. Just ask my hubby. He will confirm. Something about the old style didn’t feel right. It was too blah. Too boring. Too red. It definitely needed more pink and some groovy looking flower thingies. Yay! Mission accomplished.

Check it out. It’s not as exciting as my books being available on Google Play, but it’s still pretty cool.