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There are two giveaways happening on Goodreads right now for some of my books.

2 paperback copies of Ragged Edge are up for grabs, with the end date of 12/8 fast approaching: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/36753-ragged-edge

2 paperback copies of Natural Lust are up for grabs: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/38987-natural-lust

Instead of participating in Six Sentence Sunday as it winds down to a close at the end of January, I thought I’d do an update since I haven’t done one of those in a while. There are some very exciting things going on in the background that I hope to talk about soon (as in the next few days soon). I’ll be posting the announcement on my Facebook author page (http://www.facebook.com/authorsarabrookes) when the time comes. This is news that some of you have been waiting on for a long time and totally new territory for me. I’m really looking forward to this opportunity!

I’m just about to turn in the second round of edits for Her Master’s Collar. More than likely, this will be the last time I see the book until it releases sometime in May 2013 as part of Ellora’s Cave’s On The Hunt submission call, but I should have the official blurb soon since my editor usually asks for one around this point in the process. Words can’t express how much I love this futuristic D/s novella. The banter back and forth between Korene and Roland was so much fun to write. She is certainly not a pushover in any capacity  And watching them repair their very broken relationship was a treat as well. As the release approaches, I’l share a story about an event that actually happened in my life that inspired something very key in the book.

I started November with the full intent of participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). And I did great for the first half of the month. But then my news that I mentioned above sidelined me because there were things involved with that I needed to focus on in a very short amount of time. I did, however, bang out a significant word count before that occurred, adding over 20K words to Adam’s book, which means the first draft is nearly done for this “Edge” book. With two natural born performers for the main characters, you can bet this book is going to be quite a show. How about I leave you with a sample?

He tasted of beer and chocolate.

“Diane’s cookies.” She licked her lips as he pulled away, tasting the decadent flavors of the sweet treat and Adam mingling together in her mouth. “You stuck around the club for a while.”

“I did.” He cupped her chin, keeping his gaze upon hers. “Had nowhere else to be at the time. Plus, I remembered at the last minute I needed something for later.”

Excitement began to unfurl as her insides began to melt a little. “For later? What is that you have in store for me?”

“Wouldn’t be much of a surprise if I told you, nóisean.”

“Mmmm, chocolate and Gaelic. What more could a girl ask for?”

“Sex.” His lips swept over hers, possessing her mouth with a rough fervency that caused her head to spin. “Always, always ask for more sex.”

If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask away!

Ellora’s Cave has collected together two of my novellas into one paperback edition titled Natural Lust, and it’s now available!

Buy Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/p-10437-natural-lust.aspx

Hard as Stone

Brady thrives on saving patients in his busy emergency room, but when things don’t go according to plan, he’s unprepared for a chance encounter. There’s something familiar, and mysterious, about the downright sexy-as-hell stranger he encounters on a busy Chicago street.

In Garrett’s world, there are no coincidences. He’s been the doctor’s secret guardian for years. Driven by a burning need unknowingly stirred by Brady more than a decade ago, Garrett finally breaks his silence. He steps in to show Brady there’s more to life than rescuing those in need.

Roused by their desperate passion for one another, their desire reaches an explosive breaking point. Brady realizes one night isn’t enough, but Garrett is bound by rules he can’t change. Now Brady’s healing touch may save more than just a life—it may just save Garrett’s soul.

Warning: Contains one frustrated ER doctor who encounters one messed up mystery man. Voyeuristic masturbation ensues. Oh, and don’t forget gay sex against a balustrade. What? Architecture is sexy too!

Chasing Sin

Every spring, Kate risks her life chasing violent storms. Tired of watching her take unnecessary chances, two of her closest friends offer a different thrill. Devoted lovers Snyder and Tripp don’t just share a passion for nature’s fury; they long to have the fearless woman between them.

Though reluctant, Kate finds the proposition is too irresistible to refuse. Her acceptance leads to an explosive night of no-holds-barred sex for the threesome. However, when morning dawns, she realizes this type of unusual relationship isn’t one she belongs in.

Despite her best efforts to keep the men at arm’s length, Kate is soon facing down the storm of the century with Snyder and Tripp by her side. When Mother Nature intrudes, the trio discovers shelter in each other’s arms. With the hurricane raging outside and passion raging inside, everything is at stake.

WARNING: If you’re looking for a calm Sunday drive in the country, put this down and go find Miss Daisy. An adrenaline packed tornado chase is capped off by two men who like to share and don’t mind showing the heroine just how much they want her with sex—lots of it. Shower sex, sweaty sex, gay sex, and ménage sex during a vicious hurricane.

Hey, crazy weather makes people do crazy things.

I just turned in first round edits for Her Master’s Collar, a futuristic bounty hunter erotic romance coming in 2013 as part of Ellora’s Cave’s On The Hunt, so I thought I’d share. Ah, the first kiss. Sorta.

“Korene.” He growled her name, drawing out each syllable so it sounded deliciously filthy. Laser blue flashed as his gaze bored into hers as his hand trembled against her pounding pulse. She pulled in a ragged breath, overwhelmed by the authority and intensity pouring from him.

With a low, guttural growl, he drove his tongue into her mouth as his other hand clenched firmly against her nape to hold her in place. Power surged, flowing into her to give her an anchor she’d missed for the past ten years.

For those new to this, the rules are simple:

1) pick a project – a current Work in Progress, contracted work or even something readers can buy if you’re published

2) pick six sentences

3) post ‘em on Sunday

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Today kicks off the eight week Reclaiming the Edge tour, with stops every Monday (except for Christmas week). Swing by any of the stops during the tour for your chance to win a $25.00 Amazon gift certificate! I’ll update this post weekly to fill in the actual tour stop link.

 Goddess Fish Tour Site

November 19: The Menagerie Authors

November 19: Wicked Readings By Tawania

November 26: Seductive Musings

December 3: Words of Wisdom from The Scarf Princess

December 10: BadBarbsPlace

December 17: SnifferWalk

December 17: Bodice Ripper Novels

December 31: Delighted Reader Book Reviews

January 7: Where Being Different Is Celebrated

January 14: Sharing Links and Wisdom

Tomorrow kicks off the Reclaiming the Edge tour, so how about a very sexy, very explicit six? Dalton has presented Erin with something she wants…a lot.

His jeans gapped tantalizingly, calling to her with the barest glimpse of hard, toned flesh. The tip of his erection, flushed red to indicate the high level of his arousal, peeked through the opening. His cock was wide and sturdy, thick steel just like the build of the rest of his body. She ran her tongue over her lips, wetting them in anticipation.

Oh how she longed to have him in her mouth.

He crooked a finger to her, parting the fly of his jeans to expose the entire length of his thick shaft to her roving gaze.

For those new to this, the rules are simple:

1) pick a project – a current Work in Progress, contracted work or even something readers can buy if you’re published

2) pick six sentences

3) post ‘em on Sunday

See? Easy. Want to play? See the site for information on how to do just that: http://sixsunday.com

If you have a Twitter account, you can add the hashtag #sixsunday to your tweets when you tweet a link to your Six Sentence Sunday post. If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us!

Tomorrow kicks off the Lethal Beauty tour, so I thought I’d share a little something from it.

He wanted nothing more than to push off the bed, cross the hall, and take her up in his arms. Possibly even bury himself so thoroughly inside her he’d go blind.

He’d never experienced anything like this before, and he certainly didn’t know how to process the sensation. Maybe the unfamiliarity even helped enhance his interest.

Wanting a woman this wholly and this completely stood as unexplored territory.

Maybe it had something to do with fact he didn’t expect to live to see the end of the week.

For those new to this, the rules are simple:

1) pick a project – a current Work in Progress, contracted work or even something readers can buy if you’re published

2) pick six sentences

3) post ‘em on Sunday

See? Easy. Want to play? See the site for information on how to do just that: http://sixsunday.com

If you have a Twitter account, you can add the hashtag #sixsunday to your tweets when you tweet a link to your Six Sentence Sunday post. If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us!

The onset of November brings a fun exercise for writers – National Novel Writing Month (or NaNo, for short). And I’m participating this year as I need to add 50K words to a manuscript I’m already well into. Six from my work in progress, the second Edge novel–which has a title, but I’m not sharing yet.

“This is a pretty dress.”

Sutton recognized that look, and the husky tone of Adam’s voice. “Why do I have a feeling I won’t be wearing it in a few seconds?”

“Sure you will”

“I doubt that considering your fondness for getting me naked.”

“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tempted to strip you bare, and then collar and leash you just so I can parade you through the club to show off what’s mine.”

For those new to this, the rules are simple:

1) pick a project – a current Work in Progress, contracted work or even something readers can buy if you’re published

2) pick six sentences

3) post ‘em on Sunday

See? Easy. Want to play? See the site for information on how to do just that: http://sixsunday.com

If you have a Twitter account, you can add the hashtag #sixsunday to your tweets when you tweet a link to your Six Sentence Sunday post. If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us!

In the midst of all my running around at conventions, volunteer commitments, graduation ceremonies, academic award ceremonies, 2013 EPIC finalist news, SSS admin, and least we forget about Hurricane Sandy currently making a visit on my doorstep, Ellora’s Cave contracted my m/f futuristic BDSM bounty hunter erotic romance, HER MASTER’S COLLAR, for their On The Hunt submission call under their Aeon line. Look for the release in May 2013. The very unofficial blurb (it will change):

Roland Asher hasn’t experienced the greatest luck throughout his life. He was perfectly content living alone on his mountain, profiting on his secret life as a bounty hunter. But a desperate call from someone who needs his assistance isn’t something he can simply ignore. Now his former submissive is pleading for his help, not to mention giving him a raging hard-on.

Korene Braddock, the beautiful and alluring owner of Braddock Industries, needs Roland despite their tumultuous past. Her employees have been taken captive on Mars and Roland’s unique skill set is her only hope. Unfortunately, with lives hanging in the balance, all Roland can think about is getting Korene on her knees.