Musings of an erotic romance author...
To celebrate Thanksgiving, Selena Illyria is hosting a series of short paranormal stories by various authors, and today it’s me! Megan’s bluff is a paranormal short story that gives you a sneak peak at the couple who’ll star in the next Imperial Were-Panther novella ( Mating Frenzy – releasing February 2010!)
The blog is here:
http://selenaillyria.com/2009/11/paranormal-thanksgiving-week-anne-kane/
Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Anne
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Series: Stargazers
Title: Wayward
ISBN (13): 978-1-60521-182-4
Genres: Futuristic, Paranormal, Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi
Themes: Magic and Mayhem
Release Date: November 12, 2009
Author: Anne Kane
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Publisher URL Changeling Press – Erotic Fiction
BLURB:
Katarina and Abbie are twin Stargazers, and their mother, fearful of the pirates that run rampant in this part of the galaxy, has been hiding their abilities for years. But when Abbie is kidnapped, Kat boldly offers her services to a very sexy pirate captain in return for his help.
Tore is fascinated by the sexy young Stargazer, but how far is she willing to go to save her sister?
EXCERPT:
He tasted her lips, teasing them apart to slip his tongue in and explore. Kat responded with an unbridled lust, sending heat clawing through him. Her sister might be a virgin, but Kat knew exactly where to touch him, how to use a feather light brush of her fingers to send heat racing through his body. He angled her head to give himself better access, sliding his tongue across the roof of her mouth.
Kat moaned, using her own tongue to follow, running it down the side of his, engaging in an erotic duel as he thrust deeper into the moist sweetness, tasting the honeyed depth. She pressed herself against him, her well-toned curves brushing against him and causing his heartbeat to race.
He pulled back a bit, unsettled by her unfettered passion. He was used to women who calculated how much to give, what to do to elicit the response they wanted from his body. Kat just threw herself at him, all soft curves and feminine need.
“We need to pace ourselves here, Kat. You’ll have me going up in flames.” He whispered the words in her ear while her cloth-covered breasts pressed against his chest, tempting him to explore their lush curves.
“Can’t take the heat?” A thread of wicked amusement wound through her voice, and he chuckled. She liked to control the situation. He could see they’d have to work out who was boss. His gaze drifted to the platform, and a wicked idea slid into his mind. Stargazers platforms were designed to hold the witches strapped spread-eagled while they worked.
He wrapped one arm around her waist, and the other arm beneath her legs, scooping her up into his arms while he nibbled his way from her ear down to the tender hollow of her throat. Despite her well-toned muscles, she felt light as air to his enhanced strength and he cradled her against his chest, enjoying the warmth of her body pressed against him. He nuzzled the loose neck of her collar aside and couldn’t resist running his tongue across the top of one firm breast.
Stepping onto the platform, he put her down, holding her against him so that her ripe young body slid down his, the friction driving his lust higher. He fastened his mouth on hers, distracting her while he lifted her hand and tied it to the loop above her head, repeating the process with the other arm. Crouching down in front of her, he ran his hands down her sides, holding her hips firmly in place while he secured the belt at her waist.
“What are you doing?” Kat frowned as she stared down at him out of passion-clouded eyes. “I’m not going to work yet.”
“No.” He nudged her legs apart to slide her feet into the straps especially formed to hold them. “I am. And when I’m done, you are going to be one very satisfied witch.”
A sexy smile curled her mouth. “I didn’t know you were into bondage. I wonder what else is in that locked-down file of yours.”
She certainly didn’t take long to catch on. He didn’t blame her for checking up on him; she’d be insane to trust him. Insane or desperate.
He stood, testing the straps to make sure she couldn’t move before he cupped the back of her head and took her lips in a quick hard kiss. Letting her go, he stepped back and grinned. “Now we’re going to play my way.” He stripped the top of his uni-suit off. Kat stuck her tongue out at him in a childish gesture of defiance, and he laughed aloud. “You’ve got quite the attitude for a tiny little thing that’s all tied up.”
“Size isn’t everything.” She screwed up her nose in a haughty gesture.
He grasped the waist of the suit and skimmed it down over his hips, letting his engorged shaft spring free. He watched her eyes widen and a slow flicker of heat started deep in his groin.
“Then again.” She licked her lips. “That’s quite impressive.”
Tore kicked the suit off to the side and came to stand in front of her. Circling his shaft with one fist, he casually stroked his hand down the length. “Haven’t had any complaints.”
She shifted in her bonds, flexing her fingers. “I’d hate to be the first.”
“Oh, I’m not worried.” He stepped forward and undid the leather strap holding the bodice of her suit together. “Let’s see what you have hidden under that skimpy little outfit of yours.” The edges of the bodice parted, and a dusky pink nipple peeked out. He unsnapped the shoulder straps and the lacy material fell to the deck. Her breasts were high and firm, just the right size to fit in his hands. He spread his palms over the globes, covering the silky flesh. “You must work out.”
She sucked in a lungful of air when he stroked his thumbs over the nipples, bringing them to taut attention. “In a zero-G chamber. Good workout without the impact stress. The discipline helps me to focus.”
He squeezed gently, watching the mounds come together. “There’s a chamber on the lower deck. We’ll work out together.”
“You like to give orders. Don’t you ever ask?”
“Why? You know you want to.”
“But I like to be asked.”
He smirked, and lowered his head to score his teeth across one nipple, pleased by the whimper of pleasure that slipped out of her lips.
I entered one of the kissing scenes from Stargazers 4: Wayward in the Night Owl Romance’s Under the Mistletoe – Kissing Scene writing contest. Now I just need to get lots and lots of votes. So, if you have a minute, go take a read and if you like it, maybe you could give it a vote? Pretty Please?
http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/contests/authorcontests.aspx
Thanks!
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Series: Stargazers
Title: Wayward
ISBN (13): 978-1-60521-182-4
Genres: Futuristic, Paranormal, Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi
Themes: Magic and Mayhem
Publisher URL Changeling Press – Erotic Fiction
BLURB:
Katarina and Abbie are twin Stargazers, and their mother, fearful of the pirates that run rampant in this part of the galaxy, has been hiding their abilities for years. But when Abbie is kidnapped, Kat boldly offers her services to a very sexy pirate captain in return for his help.
Tore is fascinated by the sexy young Stargazer, but how far is she willing to go to save her sister?
EXCERPT:
Kat perched atop the bar stool and took small sips of her cocktail, assessing the other drinkers in the popular portside bar. She needed to find a man. The door made a whooshing sound as it slid open, and she turned her head.
The man strode through the doorway like a conquering Viking, and she studied him with interest. Well over six feet tall, his wavy blond hair hung loose to his shoulder blades, held in place by a thick strip of leather around his forehead. His eyes were like chips of ice-blue rock, sharp and hard. He walked with the loose, easy gait of someone who spent more time off planet than on. Thick ropes of muscle covered his arms, with more outlined beneath the tight material of his heavy uni-suit. He slid onto a barstool at the far end of the Last Chance, and the bartender immediately bustled down to take his order. No waiting for someone like him.
When the bartender had served the Viking look-alike his drink, she motioned him over. “Who is he?” She tilted her head toward the newcomer.
A smirk lit his dark features while he gave her a quick once-over. “That’s Tore, captain of the Sun Runner. Usually stops in here when the ship’s in for maintenance. Rumor has it he’s a pirate, but I’m not stupid enough to ask him if it’s true. He generally doesn’t pick up any female companions here, but for a class act like you, he might make an exception. You want an introduction?”
Kat grimaced at his suggestive tone. She did, but not for the reason he had in mind. “No, thank you. I’m perfectly capable of introducing myself.”
The bartender shrugged and drifted over to group of miners playing cards. Kat waited a few seconds, gathering her courage. This Tore fellow looked like he might be just what she needed. Now all she had to do was convince him to help her. She wasn’t sure the credits she’d accumulated would be enough to buy the loyalty of a pirate. She took a deep breath and slid gracefully off her stool.
She almost made it to his side before the huge stranger turned his head. She felt a dart of pure lust lance through her as his gaze swept her from head to toe. Up close, she could see the rows of scars on his arms and face, evenly spaced so you knew they weren’t inflicted in a fight, or by accident. Those kind of marks bespoke deliberate torture. She shuddered. It was the kind of torture the Intergalactic Council liked to call rehabilitation.
“How much?” His deep voice reverberated through every nerve, causing moisture to gather deep inside her pussy.
She knew exactly what he meant. He thought she was one of the whores who frequented the bar looking to pick up new clients. She should be insulted, but the smoldering passion deep in those gorgeous blue eyes made her consider, just for a second, taking up the ancient profession. A man like this would generate so much power. And so much passion. Unfortunately, she didn’t have time right now to slake her thirst for sex.
She let her regret show briefly in the smile she flashed him. “I’m not a whore. I’m looking to hire a ship, one that’s fast and able to fight.” She paused, realizing she should be careful about how much information she divulged. She knew nothing about him or his connections.
He lifted one eyebrow, a spark of interest lighting his eyes. “Really? And what would you need a ship like that for?”
Kat held out her hand. “My name is Katarina. My friends call me Kat, and I have my reasons. Are you available?”
He stood, towering over her, and Kat found herself tilting her head to keep eye contact. A cynical smile hovered on his lips as he reached out and took her hand, holding it just a fraction of a nano-second longer than necessary. She wondered if he knew what he did to her pulse rate.
“Name’s Tore. Perhaps we should get a private booth if we’re going to discuss business.” He glanced over at the bartender who nodded toward the back of the bar.
Kat licked her suddenly dry lips, feeling unexpectedly nervous. Perhaps this wasn’t such a good idea. “Certainly.”
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Hey everyone, I’m so excited! The release date for Wayward has been moved up by almost a month! Instead of December 13th it will now be out in only 3 weeks!
Thats right. The new release date is November 13th! I don’t have the cover art yet, but when I do I’ll post it right here so come back and check it out. I’ll probably run a contest too. Not sure what the prize will be so be sure to check back here for details.
I found the cutest deck of Halloween cards last week, and just couldn’t resist buying them. I took the picture beside a coffee mug so you could tell the size.
This is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada, so I’m having a contest to say thank -you to all the readers out there. To enter to win the cards, and some other neat promo items, all you have to do is e-mail me at anne_kane.author@… with CONTEST in the subject line. Easy – peasy! I’ll draw a winner Monday evening, and announce it on the Changeling Yahoo group, as well as e-mailing them. GoodLuck all!
Anne
Everyone, help me welcome J.A. Saare, a fellow author with several books out. She has graciously allowed me to interview her.
Hey Anne, thanks for having me on your blog! I appreciate your very generous time and hospitality!
Can you tell us a little bit about a favorite memory from your childhood?
In a word, football. My parents were (and still are) huge Alabama fans. I remember being plopped on the floor with my Dad, cheering and hollering even though I had no earthly idea what was taking place. Seeing him smile when they scored an all important touchdown made the entire world seem brighter. When the fall arrives, my first thought isn’t about Halloween or Thanksgiving (though I love them!). The drop in temperature and falling leaves signify one thing – the return of the Crimson Tide.
LOL. Well, that certainly is different from my childhood. I’m still a little hazy about what all those guys in tights are doing on the field. Tell us about your writing, where it started and where you’d like to go with it. 
In college, I started and consequently abandoned several stories. At that time, my mind couldn’t conform to one idea or theme. I’ve actually happened across several of the “lon lost works” and grimace at how terrible they are! Then last year I started Crimson Moon (contracted with The Wild Rose Press). I finished it eight weeks or so later. It was such a wonderful escape, and soon after I began working on the next story in my brain (and then the next, and the next). My goal is to continue on the journey of creating new worlds while sharing characters people can relate to. I also want to keep branching out and writing in multiple genres.
I know this is corny, but I love asking it anyway. If you were granted three wishes by a genie, what would they be?
That my family remains healthy and happy, as they are quite literally my world. That poverty across the world is eradicated. We live in a time that is too rich and advanced for anyone to go to bed without a roof over their head or with food in their bellies. And that the cure for childhood neuroblastoma is discovered.
Very impressive wishes. I’m betting there’s a reason for that last wish. So, if you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I would love to go visit my husband’s family in Italy. It’s such a beautiful place and the culture is so family oriented. I often joke that I married my husband for his relatives.
If you could have dinner tomorrow with anyone you choose, famous or family, who would it be and why?
My husband, because with four kiddos, we never have time alone!
LOL! I have a feeling my son and his wife would say the same thing. If you could choose one person to spend one week on a desert island, who would it be and why?
The hubs, of course! A week away, are you kidding? We’d never come back! Just thinking about a clean beach, the salty wind, and grainy warm sand – 
what more could you ask for? I can envision us now – me in a coconut bra and hoola skirt with wild flowers tossed in my hair, and him in with his tanned skin, dressed in a…Err, yeah.
Okay, changing the subject before we find out more than we actually want to know, what word or phrase do you think is sexier than any other?
I love the word “delicious”.
If you had one day to spoil yourself, what would you do?
Hit up the bookstore with my coffee cup and ipod. That’s my mini-version of heaven.
Do you believe in magic?
Absolutely. There are so many things that cannot be explained in the world around us. There has to be a reason for that. Why not magic?
What’s the sexiest thing a man has ever done for you?
On my birthdays my husband takes me to dinner, and as soon as we return home prepares a nice hot bubble bath. He goes all out by lighting my favorite vanilla scented candles and making sure the lights are turned off when climb inside the Jacuzzi. The massage afterward is nice, but the bath itself isn’t shabby!
Oh, wow. He sounds like an angel. Where can we go to find out more about you and your writing?
You can visit me on my webpage www.jasaare.com or my blog www.jasaare.blogspot.com. Or you can just email me directly at jasaare@gmail.com. I should warn you, though. I’m a gabber, and love to talk!
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