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I recently finished the last edits on the US version of Dominic and Kate, Book 3, All He Desires. It's scheduled for release Nov.4, 2014.
I'm working on a new series starring Dominic's niece, Nicole. Nicole is all grown up,on summer break after college and staying at Dominic's apartment in Monaco.
At a very large party on a very large yacht, she accidently barges in on the host. Rafe Contini glances up from his rather compromising position on the sofa, takes one look and says, "Wait," as Nicole quickly backs out of the stateroom.
In a blinding flash their lives are forever changed. Of course, they don't know it yet.
But they do recognize an instant attraction. And that's enough.

With holiday music everywhere I found 11 pipers piping and 12 drummers drumming to help herald the news of my two newest books! Really.(smile)You have to have a good imagination.
Book 3 in the Knight Series, Knight Takes Queen, is currently available in the UK market. See Dominic in all his glory, in love and willing to do anything for Kate.
Book 2 in the All or Nothing series, All He Needs, will be launched in the US Dec 17. Dominic is still struggling with the word, relationship, not to mention a villain or two.
Unfortunately, with two publishers and two publishing schedules, confusion reigns.
However, despite different titles, books 1,2 & 3 are the same.
Happy reading!

Dominic gave Kate a lazy wink. "Four more days, baby, and we're shackled for life."
"You do have a way with shackles," she murmured,"that warms a woman's heart--not to mention every other body part."
"One woman." He gave her a quick up glance from under his lashes as he poured his drink. "Just one."
"You better believe it,"she said with a smile. "Or I'll make your life a living hell. Oh dear," she added with wide-eyed innocence, "should I have waited until after the wedding to mention that?"
He laughed. "As if I don't know that already, baby. But your idea of hell and my twisted version aren't even in the same universe. So do your best, you'll never get rid of me. Once we're married, we stay married."

Dominic's trying to convince Kate to eat better so he had his chef make some of her comfort food:
At the last he coaxed her into eating half a bowl of peaches and cream. And when she finally shook her head no, he said, "Thanks, baby. You did well. You made a few adjustments to your pizza and candy bar menu." He smiled. "It's amazing you're so healthy."
"We don't all have chefs."
"You do now. So get with the program."
She grinned. "And if I don't?"
"Maybe we'll have to put up a chart and give you stickers when you eat well."
"Or you could give me orgasms when I eat well."
He laughed. "Better yet. There's a win/win."
She reached up and slid her finger over his bottom lip. "Like maybe now? I haven't seen you all day..."

With so much being resolved in book 3 it's hard to offer sneak peaks. But what I can say is that Dominic is deeply involved in domestic pursuits like wedding planning, doctor visits, dinners with other couples, all events far outside the normal perimeters of his life. In fact, it's a supremely alien world, but one he participates in to please Kate. Although when it comes to the wedding, Dominic is more intent on making it an occasion than Kate. So she's being agreeable there and Dominic is being super agreeable in just about everything else. It's enormous fun watching him make this shift to domestic affairs. Did I mention they're deep in love and in London awaiting events...

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I'm currently bogged down in a great number of transition scenes that are essential to one of my major revelations. And it's amazing how long it takes to get all the characters in place. My preference of course is simply to have Dominic and Kate on my monitor screen but then I wouldn't have a story. So, back to work. I'm thinking maybe another 5 or 6 days before I'm where I want to be. In the meantime, Dominic is doing a lot of juggling to make things all work out.

There has been a lot of confusion around the series because I am using two publishers, one for the US and the other internationally. The books are titled differently and the US market is behind for releases.

Internationally, the series is Knight's Mistress (released December 2012), Knight's Game (available now on Kindle through amazon.co.uk, paperback available July 4), and Knight Takes Queen (December 2013)

In the US the first book is All He Wants (out July 9), All He Needs (December 2013), and All He Desires (September 2014).

I hope this clears it up!

Best,
CC Gibbs
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