Ten Line Tuesday

Mindy, Arran and Sav haven't left me alone. Instead they give me bits and pieces of their story. It's a mess, but here's a bit they've let me in on. Enjoy!

"Mindy, wait." Garrison trotted to where she stood. "Don't do this."

"Do what?" She stepped backwards to move out of his reach.

"Don't build a wall between us. You're the closest thing I have to a best friend." He touched her cheek, rubbing his thumb over her skin. "I'd be lost without you."

"I'm married to two wonderful men." Instead of the warm, fuzzy feelings she got when Arran or Sav touched her, her stomach churned. She batted Garrison's hand away. "You knew that when we started working together. This--whatever you think it is, can't happen."

"Maybe that's why I'm devastated." The muscles in his jaw worked overtime. "I know what they have and can't seem to hold on to. I know and I'm the one on the outside looking in. Breaks my heart."

Bile rose in her throat. She'd gotten too close to him. Regardless of how Sav and Arran treated her, she took things too far and allowed Garrison to see the bitter part of her life. Well, shit.

It's Monday Moan Time...with Visuals!

arekmalang / 123RF Stock Photo

I really like this picture and he reminds me so much of Sav from Tangled Up that I thought a visual Monday Moan was in order. Yeah? I like it. Plus, I've had Sav, Arran and Mindy on the brain. So enjoy!!

WIP Wednesday

trebuchet / 123RF Stock Photo

I haven't had much on the writing front happening lately. Not for a lack of wanting to. Nope. I've wanted to. But I have an alter ego. Megan Slayer. Ever heard of her? Yeah, she's had a lot of super shorts that just keep busting out of her and well, I can't contain them. It's not a bad thing as the super shorts are super hot. So I can't complain.

Another thing is the amount of releases lately. I'm NOT complaining. Trust me. I'm thankful for each and every one of them. Smut in the City just came out. Switch is available for preorder if you’re a Total-E-Bound newsletter subscriber/VIP member. At the end of the month, One More Night, my foray into the 1Night Stand series drops from Decadent. Busy month. If you haven’t stopped over, head to the Cyber Launch Party. Yesterday was the party for Switch. Comment with your email before 10 am EST and you’re eligible to win a pdf from either me or Desiree Holt. How cool is that?

I’m going to work on the story for Arran, Mindy and Sav next. There’s trouble in paradise. I’m kinda excited because Arran and Sav got the girl a little too easily and now they’re going to have to work for her. Grin. Always fun to torture characters.

Okay, time to head back to the bat cave. I’ve got stories that want to be written all of the sudden. Grin.

Five Sentence Friday...

tradigi / 123RF Stock Photo

Five Sentences from the WIP... Considering the WIP is still in the notebook... Here's my best go at it. Grin.

Another man. Arran gritted his teeth and stared at the text she'd sent. Going to see Doug and will be home late. No love you or anything. He'd been through the whole break up thing before--but Mindy didn't strike him as the cheating type. Well, shit.

Sunday Snoggin' and Tangled Up

It's time for the snog and well, I'm glad I'm getting back into the swing of things. I've been on a vacation for the last couple days. Edits, copy edits, a last minute submission and some other fun. So here's a snog. I'm so glad Victoria Blisse has these. They are a lot of fun! On with the snog!!

Tangled Up
Total-E-Bound
novella
mmf, mf, toys, bdsm, m/f/m

Available At:

Total-E-Bound

All Romance Ebooks

Fictionwise

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

What if the person you want for the rest of your life isn’t one... but two?

Mindy Mayes knew her husband was bisexual from the moment they met. She loved Arran with her whole heart until the day he asked for a separation to be with his partner, Sav. Through the ups and downs of life after the marriage, she, Arran and Sav remained close.

Things are about to change.

Though he walked away, Arran’s never given up on a life with Mindy. He’s in love with Sav and totally committed. But it’s his wedding anniversary. What if they took the threesome created out of friendship and made it into something more?

Maybe the perfect number is three after all.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of m/m intimacy, bondage—including a wicked hot scene with nipple clips and anal sex. Oh my!

And now for that snog!!

Here goes nothing.

Her insides trembled as she strode up to the front door. As she reached for the brass handle, Arran appeared on the other side of the screen door. “Hiya, sweetheart.”

A cross between a giggle and a snort escaped her throat. Only Arran called her sweetheart and got away with it. When she dragged her gaze from his eyes, she realised the man wasn’t wearing clothes.

The tips of her ears burned and she dropped her voice to a murmur. “You always answer the door in the nude?” The very idea dampened her panties. Her body throbbed. Yes, she wanted to seduce him, but not in front of the rest of the neighbourhood.

“Only when a beautiful woman is on my stoop.” He backed away from the door. “Come in before the neighbours wonder. You remember how nosy Mrs. Parks is? Well, she’s gotten worse.”

“She’s ninety-three and blind as a bat, but I’m sure she gets her jollies out of seeing your piece.” Mindy crossed the threshold and stopped three feet inside the door before closing it.

She rolled her shoulders inside her parka. “You got me here. What is it you planned to do with me?”

“Fuck you senseless, Mrs. Mayes.” Arran’s eyes gleamed.

“Arran.” Her gaze fell to the floor, only to be jerked back to his face when he wrapped his arms around her and unzipped her coat.

“That’s right, sweetheart. Scream my name.” He tilted her back in his embrace and feathered kisses over her cheeks and chin, sending a quiver through her body. “I’m tired of just being friends. Tell me you need me and want me back.”

Losing her footing and shuddering from a case of nervous laughter, Mindy toppled to the floor, bringing Arran down hard on top of her.

“You couldn’t wait, either? Damn, I knew I loved you for a reason.”

Summer Hop Finale!!

I know I am so terribly late on this. That's what I get for going away right at the end of a blog hop! Grin.

And the winner of the pdf of Tangled Up is.... 

 ~ Jessica Sutton ~ 

 :::throws confetti:::: 

 I've emailed you off list and hope to hear from you soon. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and commented on the tour. I had a blast and can't wait for the next tour. I hope you'll all stick around for the rest of the ride. I've got some great things in the works and can't wait to share them with you.

Summer Hop ~ Tangled Up!

It's time for a Summer Hop, but this one is for the extra sexy stuff. Yeppers. It's an erotic hop. So that means it's getting HOT in here. Yes! I love a good hot book. Heck, I write them. There's nothing better than reading an erotic romance, getting in the mood and jumping on the one you love--especially when it's hot out.

For my portion of the hop, I'm featuring my menage story, Tangled Up:

What if the person you want for the rest of your life isn’t one... but two?

Mindy Mayes knew her husband was bisexual from the moment they met. She loved Arran with her whole heart until the day he asked for a separation to be with his partner, Sav. Through the ups and downs of life after the marriage, she, Arran and Sav remained close.

Things are about to change.

Though he walked away, Arran’s never given up on a life with Mindy. He’s in love with Sav and totally committed. But it’s his wedding anniversary. What if they took the threesome created out of friendship and made it into something more?

Maybe the perfect number is three after all.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of m/m intimacy, bondage—including a wicked hot scene with nipple clips and anal sex. Oh my!

Who do you vote for your favorite erotic read? Leave that in the comments along with your name and your email and you're in the hopper for the pdf of Tangled Up. I'd love it if you followed me on twitter, facebook, the blog, but I don't expect it for you to win. You do it because you want to.

The contest ends June 24th at midnight, so act now. I'll announce the winner right here on the blog on June 25th as well as I'll email the winner!

AND!!! In addition to the giveaway at each blog, one commenter from the tour will win a $100 gift card to the online sex merchandise shop, Eden Fantasys.



There's also a huge digital basket up for grabs... here's the link so you can see all the yummy books there!

So you can keep going, here's the linky code for the rest of the hop:

HAPPY HOPPING!

Tag and Like Day!

Like day! If you’ve read any of my books, would you consider heading to Amazon and clicking like? A review would be welcomed as well.

Click the covers or the linkys to get there. Here's two:

Tangled Up

Ever Fallen in Love

Monday Moans ~ Tangled Up!

I've had menage stories on the brain lately, so I thought I'd share a snippet - a moan, if you will - from Tangled Up. I love this story because it was my first foray into MM. THe characters have intrigued and outraged people. I even continued the story in the reverse in Someone Like You. Let me share a snippet of it with you.

Tangled Up Contemp, novella m/f, m/m, m/f/m, m/m/f, menage, bdsm, toys, spanking Total-E-Bound Available here

What if the person you want for the rest of your life isn’t one... but two?

Mindy Mayes knew her husband was bisexual from the moment they met. She loved Arran with her whole heart until the day he asked for a separation to be with his partner, Sav. Through the ups and downs of life after the marriage, she, Arran and Sav remained close.

Things are about to change.

Though he walked away, Arran’s never given up on a life with Mindy. He’s in love with Sav and totally committed. But it’s his wedding anniversary. What if they took the threesome created out of friendship and made it into something more?

Maybe the perfect number is three after all.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of m/m intimacy, bondage—including a wicked hot scene with nipple clips and anal sex. Oh my!

And now for that moan!

“Make us complete.”

Without thinking, she grasped for their outstretched hands. When they touched, tingles shot through every cell in her body, mixed with something else.

Peace. Being with both of them felt right, destined. Keeping their fingers entwined, Arran stroked the top of her hand with his thumb. Sav disengaged from Arran and stood, taking his place behind her. Mindy licked her lips and stared at Arran. How long had it been since she’d tasted his kiss? Too long.

Sav released her hand and shrugged out of his shirt. The garment fluttered to the floor at his feet, revealing his broad shoulders and hairless torso. “We need to pamper our guest.”

Hand in hers, Arran propped himself up on one elbow. “What have you got in mind?”

She squeezed Arran’s fingers to hide the slight tremble.

“I’ll be right back.” Sav tossed the discarded clothes into the hamper and stepped into the adjacent bathroom.

Mindy shifted her gaze back to the delicious view of Arran’s nude body. His cock, long and thick, lay against his thigh, semi-erect. Her mouth watered. Arran smirked. He stroked the inside of her wrist with the pad of his thumb. “Hello, beautiful.” Heat seared up from her toes and down from her chest to collide in her pussy. Damn. The man spoke and all she could think of was sex.

After what seemed like mere moments, Sav appeared at the foot of the bed with a pair of shiny handcuffs dangling from his index finger. “Arran, help her out of her coat and into these. I want to see her bare.”

Her eyes widened and her gaze locked with Arran’s. The soft blue depths of his eyes and the gentle yet fierce smile chipped away at her restraint. Arran balanced on his knees and unzipped her coat, taking extra time between her breasts. Once finished, he ran his fingers through her tresses. Her scalp tingled. Was the scalp an erogenous zone? She wasn’t sure and didn’t care. He nuzzled her jaw and unbuttoned her over-shirt. “You’re still so sexy.”

Her pussy creamed. No other man knew how to make her body come alive with a couple of kind words.

Before she could protest or change her mind, the cotton over-shirt fell to the floor and Arran yanked her work T-shirt over her head. Sav took it from his hands and tossed the second garment to the pile with her other shirt. Her nipples ached in the simple sports bra, heavy and aroused by their gentle, yet determined, touches.

“Our girl’s hot for us,”Arran murmured and sucked a turgid peak between his lips through the material. She moaned, her head lolling on her shoulders.

“So pretty,” Sav cooed. He smoothed his hands down her arms until he grasped her wrists. He gently tugged her hands high in the air. “Arran.”

At the one-word command, Arran released her nipple and produced the cuffs.

Guesting and Being Featured!!!

The lovely Maria-Claire Payne has my boys from Someone Like You and Tangled Up in her Tuesday Twosome today. Want to check it out? Go here.

And I'm... well, no, my book, Ever Fallen in Love is being featured over at IWriteHot. Click here to see the feature. Head over there and check it out! I'm excited to be featured with that book, since I love me some NASCAR and I can't wait for the season to start. :-) Happy blo trekking.

Sunday Snoggin with Someone Like You

Thought I'd use an upcoming release for the snog this week. But if you want to know more, you'll have to check out the book!

Someone Like You
Total-E-Bound
Prequel to Tangled Up
M/F, toys, anal sex
novella
Releases January 23rd

She’s the one he wants, he just doesn’t know it yet.

Arran Mayes—Confirmed bachelor. Loves a good bottle of wine, hearty conversation and men. Determined to open his own pizzeria, he’s not looking for love or a woman.

Then he sees her. Can a tomcat playboy settle down in the arms of a good woman?

Mindy Dawson—She’s not interested in relationships or dating after having been through the wringer more times than she can count. Attending college is for a BA...not an "MRS" degree.

Until she sees him. Is she woman enough to tame Arran’s ways? Or will their love affair burn out before it gets started?

Reader Advisory: This story contains lovers who didn’t know they connected, finding their mutual satisfaction with anal sex and a few toys for fun.

And now for the snog-a-licious fun!

Arran stared at her mouth. Lush coral lips, just a hint of gloss or lipstick. His mouth watered. No five o’clock shadow to abrade his face, but tickly wisps of her hair swirled over his cheek when she moved. He liked the scratch of a beard, but the tickle had promise.
“I want to kiss you.” There. He’d blurted out his intentions. When the fuck had things become so complicated? Men weren’t so hard to deal with.
“Um…so do it?”
Women couldn’t seem to make up their minds. Neither could he. “Min—”
Instead of giving him time to talk himself out of what he wanted, Mindy went for it and kissed him first. Soft lips connected with his. Her breasts crushed against his chest. She stroked wide circles around his shoulders and back. Arran groaned. Damn. If he thought kissing boys was fun, kissing girls—this girl to be exact—ranked right up there with perfect.
His jeans constricted around his hips and holy hell, he had a stiffy. Fuck, yeah. Heat flowed through his veins as she tangled her tongue with his. She tasted sweet, like mint and something else. Dew? Rain? Could one taste rain? If it was possible, then Mindy tasted like spring rain.
Mindy ground her hips into the V of his thighs. Whoa. A new rush of heat and tingles shot to his cock. They had to stop—had to slow down at least or he’d come in his jeans. He wanted more than a quick fuck or petting session in the hallway. Arran broke the kiss first, cupping her face in both his hands.
“What?”

Friday Flirts ~ This is the Day....

So I sat down to write my weekly Friday Flirts post when I happened to be channel surfing, too. I mean, are there people who don't multitask and watch tv while listening to the ipod? Probably. And they are the energy saavy. Sorry. Not one of them. I have the attention span of a gnat sometimes.

Point is, I was watching the good ole VH1 Classic, kept typing Vlassic...must be a pickle reference...and happened on Empire Records.

Now I don't know about you, but that's like a slice of my high school life. No, I didn't work at an awesomely cool record store (but yes, I know what a record is and have many of them). I worked at a teeny tiny not quite department store that's no longer in business. And no, I didn't work with anyone nearly as super hunky as Johnny Whitworth or Rory Cochrane. Trust me. If I had, I would have soooo many more ideas in the memory bank.

So now that I've totaly rambled, I promise, I'll get to the point. It made me think of those songs and those times during high school. I wrote What Might Have Been thinking about my high school days. Good times. And speaking of good times, I've had some requests for Berto and Remi's story. I'm not sure how much they'll want to tell me, but hey, I'm game.

I'm still plugging away on Gypsy's story. She's being...well...Gypsy. I'll get there.

Turned in the prequel to Tangled Up, so for those of you who loved Arran and Mindy and wanted to know the whole story...well, fingers crossed.

I've got a story about a couple of teachers brewing, so we'll see where that goes. Got a request for Rhett's story and one for Felicity. Oh and while I'm at it, I'm supposed to write Maggie and Ray a story, as well as flesh out the one for Summer. Sheesh. I'll be busy.

Good thing I like busy. TTFN.

Monday Moans ~ Never Say Goodbye

Sometimes there are characters that just won't go away. They've had their stories told but they just aren't ready to do whatever characters do when their done.

It's funny. Wendi told us that we could tell our story. Gave us a short story and everything. You'd think we'd be happy and go on our merry HEA way.

We're easy, but not that easy.

Seems a lot of people wanted to know how Min and I got together. Funny. I think about it all the time. Am in wonder as to why she stuck around. I mean, I thought men were easy to get, yanno? Men make a decision and stick with it. Men go for what they want and take it.

Women....good Lord.

She smells good, her hair's like spun gold and strawberries with a little vanilla, her skin...its like touching silk or something. And she gets me in this oddball way that I didn't see coming.

But I like guys.

Yanno?

Ugh. I need to take a walk and think. Read Tangled Up. That's half the story. I'll let you know when the rest of the story comes about. We aren't letting Wendi rest until it's done and she's getting cranky.

~ Arran

Three Great Reviews!!!

now I just had and author thank me for a review I'd written and she made a couple really good points. For example, she said many authors wait with nervous energy to see what the reviewer will say about his/her work. We want acceptance and approval for our work. Sometimes it's great. Other times its not so great. I had another author friend (actually many) tell me they don't read reviews. To some, reviews are there for the readers and shouldn't make a difference to the authors. I'm still not sure where I fall on this spectrum, but, when I opened my email and saw the linky for these three reviews of my work, well....I'm still smiling. :-)


http://dragonsandshiftersandbooks.wordpress.com/2011/06/19/three-to-enjoy/

Like this:

There is such passion and romance in each of these short stories, and they made me feel like these were people I would like to meet and spend more time with. While all three books deal with people in love, each has a different slant on life and romance.

Heck yeah! That's what I (I should say we, as the characters are the ones in charge when I write) was going for!

Ms Zwaduk has a creative imagination and a very descriptive style. The passion jumps off the page at times.

Wow! What a compliment. Made my day!!!

Which books is the reviewer referring to?

Learning How to Bend
Their marriage is about to fall apart, but not if she can help it and he's willing to bend.
Available at Total-E-Bound, Amazon, All Romance Ebooks














Must Be Doing Something Right
If she can open her heart, she’ll find he’s her naughtiest dream come true. Being mischievous with him is exactly what she needs.
Available at Total-E-Bound, Amazon, All Romance Ebooks















Tangled Up
What if the person you want for the rest of your life isn’t one... but two?
Available at Total-E-Bound, Amazon, All Romance Ebooks

Flirty Friday

What's happening on the Wendi front?

Lots!! Starting Monday, I'm taking Please Remember Me on a blog tour, courtesy of Goddess Fish.

Also on Monday, What Might Have Been, my newest contemporary romance releases from Total-E-Bound. I can't wait.

I am also working on a prequel to Tangled Up, as asked by popular demand. The plan is to get moving on the follow up to My Immortal, soon.

I'm still recovering from the Cincy trip, but it was so worth it!!!!!

Wednesday...I'm over at Brandyz's Blog Again!!!!

I'm talking about Arran, Sav, and Mindy from Tangled Up. Want to join the fun? Here's the link!! It should be a blast!!

Thank You Thursday ~ A Review!! A Review!!!

Y'all are realizing I'm a vocal girl. I love a good cover and I love a good review. I even love the bad ones (Because I learn from them), but this is a good review and I am thrilled to chatter about it!!

Honeysuckle over at Whipped Cream had this to say about Tangled Up:

This is a really sweet story. I’m always pleasantly surprised when an author comes up with a unique storyline. Tangled Up takes the story of three people who have an unconventional love for one another and suggests that love is a table for three rather than the traditional party of two. There is a completely believable misunderstanding that arises from a lack of communication.

Why thank you!! I'm thrilled you liked the uniqueness of the plot.

Ms. Zwaduk did a terrific job of building a tangible and obviously loving relationship between Arran and Sav. At the same time you hear the love that Arran still has for Mindy when he first leaves her a voice message and then again when they speak in person. I felt like Sav’s acceptance of Mindy in their lives is a sign of his love and trust in Aaran that was integral to making the whole relationship work.

Again, thanks for really getting the story.

My only real problem with the story is that I felt like I was thrown into the story with only a couple of snapshots of the past to get me caught up and invested in the present before it moves swiftly towards the HEA. I would like to have been given some more background on both Arran and Mindy’s relationship as well as how/where Aaran met and fell in love with Sav. Having said that, this is a short story and it is still an entertaining read despite its length.

Ah, such is the bane of short stories. Only so much room for details. But I'm glad you mentioned it. I toyed with the idea of Arran and Sav getting together (when they did) but haven't gone down that road, yet. I completely agree it could've been longer and maybe one of these days I'll add to it or write a prequel. You've indeed given me an idea or two.

Are you are looking for a sweet and unique twist on a menage in the making? If so, pick up a copy of Tangled Up. This little novella has plenty of heart coupled with some steamy heat in just the right mix to keep you reading. This is an easy read as well as an obvious recommend!

Again, thank you. I love when a reviewer is pleased with my work. Gave me reason for a Snoopy dance all day long. :-)

Valentine's Blog Party!!!

Want to win a Nook Color? Maybe $150 gift card to Amazon? Then come on over to the party! I'm blogging with a whole bunch of my dearest friends over at the Whipped Cream Guest Blog and the Goddess Fish Party Pavilion. Come on. Comment. You could win!

It's going to be a blast. See you there!

Thank You Thursday

I got some great reviews from not only a magazine, but also a reader. Now, I love getting feedback, but this reader was so excited about Tangled Up she contacted me. Yeah, made me beam. Then I got this gem in my email and yeah, I'm still happy dancing.

"I knew I would love Tangled Up. It drew me in.
My emotions varied from pissed off to amused to amazed. Mindy seeing Arran and Sav in town as a couple and she was still wearing is ring?! Sav hating Mindy at one point yet he was the reason Arran left her! Sav automatically assuming Mindy betrayed them. Oh yeah , Mindy MOVED out so Sav could move in This limbo that she lived in for so long. Yeah , I still want to kick Arran in the balls a bit. I always love books that get me involved and yours certainly do that. :-)"


This is a review from Queer Magazine Online:
"Tangled Up includes scenes of lust so hot you need a cold shower, and with strong characters and punchy dialogue, this is a must read for anyone who enjoys m/m/f ménage stories. Written in a contemporary style, I'd also recommend it to anyone who enjoys drama and romance."

I'm really happy and I hope the rest of the readers are, too. What do you think?

Monday Moans ~ A New Release!!!

That's right folks. I've let Arran and Sav stop by to introduce my new release, their story, Tangled Up. Take it away, boys!

Sav: I'm so excited. We've waited a long time for this one to come out.
Arran: It's our favorite. But, I wanted closure.
S: Should we give the blurb?
A: Why not, Mr. Welles, aka walking library.
S: You love me.
A: I do.

What if the person you want for the rest of your life isn’t one... but two?M

Mindy Mayes knew her husband was bisexual from the moment they met. She loved Arran with her whole heart until the day he asked for a separation to be with his partner, Sav. Through the ups and downs of life after the marriage, she, Arran and Sav remained close.

Things are about to change.


Though he walked away, Arran’s never given up on a life with Mindy. He’s in love with Sav and totally committed. But it’s his wedding anniversary. What if they took the threesome created out of friendship and made it into something more?

Maybe the perfect number is three after all.

Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of m/m intimacy, bondage—including a wicked hot scene with nipple clips and anal sex. Oh my!

S: Interested? I love the cover. Makes Arran look sophisticated with a tie.
A: You're holding Min. Explain that.
S: Hush.
A: OOh, they mentioned the nipple clips. Kinda makes me all tingly inside.
S: Yeah?
A: Let's find Min. I'm in the mood to get tangled up.

Aren't the terrible? All I wanted was for them to promo the book. Sheesh. Click here or on the cover to purchase. I hope you enjoy. It was a blast to write.

And Don't Forget to Check out These Awesome Authors: Megan Slayer, Kealie Shay, Menagerie Authors, Jessica Jarman, Devon Rhodes, Ashley Ladd, Linda McMaken, Cheryl Dragon, Marianne Arkins, Anne Rainey, KA Mitchell, Mychael Black, and Jenika Snow!