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Judging A Book By It’s Cover Contest
by R.G. Alexander on Mar 29th, 2010 12 Comments »

The Smutketeers have been blessed by the cover fairies. A fact I’m eternally grateful for. :)

From Regina in the Sun to Piercing the Veil to our Wasteland series coming up in May-even my Berkley Heat debut Possess Me.

Yum. I lurve my covers. And no one can deny that a good cover attracts the reader’s eye. I know it attracts mine. 3 men and one woman? Ooh lala. a sexy chick in leather with a gun? Sounds exciting.

Kittens…um…cute?

I love My Shifter Showmance cover, don’t get me wrong. But it doesn’t scream dirty sex in the pantry. There is no drool-worthy mancandy. On the outside anyway. I still love it, but it got me thinking.

Crystal Jordan’s  Unbelievable series is full of her special brand of super awesome down and dirty nookie, but by the covers I will admit my first desire is for a hot cup of coffee-not a cold shower. Luckily, I know her-and I know she is a guaranteed steamy read.

Now I remember going to the store and hoping the cover was innocuous. I mean, I had to take it to the young, gum chewing girl at the counter and the awkward teen bagger standing beside her. E-books freed cover artists and authors alike to let all the wild inside come out to play. Thank goodness :)

My question is-do misleading or funny covers affect readers? Especially erotic romance readers? And what is your favorite book with the most misleading or innocent looking cover?

THE CONTEST: Answer my questions in this post. Go to my personal blog and take a look at early reviews and an excerpt of My Shifter Showmance-then go out and share. The book will be on sale this evening at MBAM-spread the news and tell me about it. The winner-whom I will pick on Thursday April 1st-will receive a $10 gift certificate to the new and improved MBAM, and a $10 gift certificate to Amazon.

ALL FOR SMUT AND SMUT FOR ALL!

The Mystery of the Fifth Smutketeer!
by edenbradley on Mar 23rd, 2010 14 Comments »

Eden: The Smutketeers are thrilled to announce the addition of a fifth Smutketeer! Remember the 1979 film? The tagline was ‘Dueling, dashing heroes … from the bedroom to the battlefield!’ Our newest Smutketeer may not be dueling, but she is certainly dashing, and we’re pretty sure she’ll be much more memorable than that film…

Who is this mysterious, new Smutketeer? I’m sure you all have questions, and I’m going to ask ‘em! And since it’s the Smutketeers, you know we won’t hold back. So let’s fire away with both barrels on our newest Smutketeer, Eve Berlin!

Welcome, Eve! We’re so excited to have you join the Smutketeers (and yes, I do mean that in an entirely inappropriate way).

Eve: I’m glad to be here! I’ve admired you all from afar—okay, maybe from not so far—for a long time. I feel so close to you all already.

Eden: The feeling is mutual! So, tell us what you write, who you write for, and all that stuff.

Eve: I write contemporary BDSM erotic romance for Berkley Heat. It’s dirty, it’s romantic, and I hope readers will love my books. My debut novel, PLEASURE’S EDGE, will be out in October, and is available now through Amazon for pre-order. I’m so excited about this book!

Eden: Tell us about it! I’ve had a sneak peek and the hero is hot and hunky!

Eve: I think so, too… Alec Walker is one of those huge guys, built like a football player: tall, broad-shouldered, big muscles—my kinda guy. And he’s an experienced dominant, so he’s really my kinda guy! But he’s not one of those asshole dom’s—he’s a true gentleman. That combination will always make me swoon-the sort of man who can spank you until you cry, then take you in his arms and wipe your tears away.

I love my heroine, too. Dylan Ivory is an erotica author, so I suppose you could say there’s a lot of me in her. She’s also a little neurotic, a bit of a control freak (yes, that’s me, too…*sigh*).

Both of my characters are a little complicated, a little angsty, which is always fun to write. And I love writing about someone taking those first steps into the world of BDSM. It makes for some hot sex, but it also makes for complexity and intensity in the relationship.

Eden: Let’s talk more about the hot sex, please. :)

Eve: I had a feeling you were going to want to hear more about the sex! In this book, the power play dynamic is crucial to the sex, and there’s plenty of it! There’s something about an alpha male who can completely take over that can make a woman feel utterly feminine. Or maybe I just like the whole tie me up and spank me thing…*G*

Eden: Hey, me too!

Eve: I knew that about you.

Eden: Am I that transparent?

Eve: Um…yes. Publicly. Is there really any question about that?

Eden: Probably not. But wait—aren’t I interviewing you?

Eve: Are you?

Eden: Now I’m getting confused.

Eve: Not to worry, I’m not. Why don’t I give you the blurb for PLEASURE’S EDGE?

Eden: Awesome!

Eve:

How do you know…

For beautiful erotica author Dylan Ivory, being in control is everything. Growing up in a dysfunctional home, she raised her younger brother–right up to the day he died in a motorcycle accident. Since then, she has lived a life of perfect order, leaving nothing to chance. Then she met the man who was everything she was not…and everything she wanted.

How far you can go…

Alec Walker is a writer of dark psychological thrillers–and a man who lives for thrills. From motorcycles to snowboards to swimming with sharks, there’s no end to his lust for excitement. His tastes extend into the bedroom as well, and into The Pleasure Dome, the local BDSM club where he lets no rules bind his desires. The only thing he truly fears is love, and allowing someone else to really know him…

Unless you go over the edge?

While researching a book on sexual extremes, Dylan interviews Alec–and longs to taste the temptation he offers. But he’s a self-proclaimed dominant and she refuses to surrender control. Slowly and seductively, though, Alec shows her that by letting go and submitting to his every desire she can experience the ultimate pleasure. But to keep the woman who for the first time brings him to his knees , can Alec take the ultimate risk and surrender his heart?

Eden: Ooh-sexy stuff! Our tastes are so similar!

Eve: Yes, they are. You’d almost think we’re twins.

Eden: Well, since you’ve mentioned the twin thing…

Eve: Oh, shall we tell?

Eden: Maybe…But first, talk a bit about what else you have coming up.

Eve: You tease…Well, my next Berkley book is currently called DESIRE’S EDGE. It’s a follow-up to PLEASURE’S EDGE. The hero, Dante, is Alec’s best friend, another dominant, and this is his story. More hot sex, more alpha male, more spanking and a few other things.

Eden: I love the ‘other things’!

Eve: Again, probably not news to your readers.

Eden: You’re a little sassy, you know that?

Eve: I get it from you.

Eden: Yeah, and I have to share my boyfriend with you, too.

Eve: He doesn’t seem to mind.

Eden: True. So, back to this twin thing…which one of us is the evil twin?

Eve: That would be you. The stuff you write is far dirtier than what I write.

Eden: Hah!

Eve: I see you’re not arguing the point.

Eden: Um…no, I guess not. Although it’s not ‘far’ dirtier. Maybe just a bit.

Eve: Do you think we’ve teased everyone enough yet?

Eden: I love a good tease.

Eve: Well, so do I…but sometimes it’s good to get to the point. Hence our mutual love for that Turbo massager you’re always going on about. Maybe it’s time to let everyone know who I am…

Eden: You mean that you’re my twin?

Eve: Well, more that I’m actually you. Or you’re schizophrenic, we’re not quite sure yet.

Eden: Schizophrenic, schmizophrenic, the important thing is that we write good books!

Eve: True. We aim to please. And I hope readers will enjoy PLEASURE’S EDGE when it comes out in October. And your books, too, of course.

Eden: So, where can everyone find you online, other than here?

Eve: I have a gorgeous new website, made by the lovely and talented Jax Cassidy of Jaxadora Designs! You can find me here: www.EveBerlin.com
I’ll also be making my debut appearance, along with you and the other Smutketeers, at the Romantic Times Convention in Columbus, Ohio from April 27th through May 2nd. And I’ll be blogging here at the Smutketeers! All for Smut and Smut For All!

Eden: That’s right! Thanks for stopping by today, Eve!

Eve: Um…you’re welcome. Although it’s not as though you gave me any choice…

Eden: Hey, everyone-be sure to check back for more fun stuff with Eve, myself, and our fellow Smutketeers as we gear up for the Romantic Times Convention, and have our usual author interviews and guest bloggers, and our always amazing giveaways!

Drumroll Please! The Great Reveal…
by R.G. Alexander on Mar 16th, 2010 26 Comments »

The Smutketeers Wasteland covers have arrived!!! Go Kanaxa!

And the video from the ever amazing Harmonic Threads!

Are you ready for May? I know we are.

The Wanderer-May 4

The Whore-May 11

The Breeder-May 18

The Priestess-May 25

Are’s Spring into Romance Contests!
by edenbradley on Mar 11th, 2010 Comments Off

Join me and dozens of fantastic authors at All Romance E-Books for their Spring into Romance! Tons of prizes and even more fun-the lineup of authors is pretty amazing! (I’ll be featured on Saturday, March 13th, so don’t forget to stop by). Just look at this list:
Our March 1 Featured Author is Cat Johnson
Our March 2 Featured Author is Brenna Lyons
Our March 3 Featured Author is Claire Thompson
Our March 4 Featured Author is Mari Carr
Our March 5 Featured Author is Selena Kitt
Our March 6 Featured Author is Bianca D’Arc
Our March 7 Featured Author is G.A. Hauser
Our March 8 Featured Author is Stormy Glenn
Our March 9 Featured Author is Dee Dawning
Our March 10 Featured Author is Tilly Greene
Our March 11 Featured Author is Charlene Teglia
Our March 12 Featured Author is Cat Grant
Our March 13 Featured Author is Eden Bradley
Our March 14 Featured Author is Cherise Sinclair
Our March 15 Featured Author is Shara Azod
Our March 16 Featured Author is Samantha Sommersby
Our March 17 Featured Author is Beverly Rae
Our March 18 Featured Author is Marie Harte
Our March 19 Featured Author is Zena Wynn
Our March 20 Featured Author is Marie Rochelle
Our March 21 Featured Author is Jamieson Wolf
Our March 22 Featured Author is K.F. Zuzulo
Our March 23 Featured Author is J.M. Snyder
Our March 24 Featured Author is Moira Rogers
Our March 25 Featured Author is Annmarie McKenna
Our March 26 Featured Author is Lorelei James
Our March 27 Featured Author is Eliza Gayle
Our March 28 Featured Author is Maya Banks
Our March 29 Featured Author is Jamie Craig
Our March 30 Featured Author is Vivian Arend
Our March 31 Featured Author is Lissa Matthews

Hope to see you there!
Meanwhile, my latest release, SPRING EQUINOX, Book Two in my Celestial Seductions series, is on sale now, and has made the Top Ten list at MBaM-very exciting!
Just as exciting is that tonight-literally moments ago-I finished the final draft of Book Three in my Celestial Seductions series. SUMMER SOLSTICE, a hot and romantic menage story, will be out this summer.
Stay tuned to your local Smutketeers channel for more exciting book news, author interviews and smutty mischief. :)
All for Smut and Smut for All!

Spring Equinox is out!
by edenbradley on Mar 4th, 2010 18 Comments »


My latest e-book, SPRING EQUINOX, Book Two in my Celestial Seductions Series, is out tonight from Samhain! The official sale date is March 5th, but they’ve made it available as a special midnight sale tonight-be the first to download!

Once upon a time, two young lovers vowed to reunite…

Celestial Seductions, Book 2

After a bitter divorce, Isabel Asher returns to Isla de Margarita to find the only man she’s ever truly loved. Twelve years ago, on her eighteenth birthday, they made a pact to meet…if they both were free. Now she waits, wondering if Rafael Cruz will be her every fantasy come to life…or just a foolish dream.

Rafael never forgot their summer of love all those years ago. Since then, no other woman has measured up to the memory of Isabel in his arms. Their chemistry is still stunning, the sex is sizzling. The power of their memories is overwhelming. Yet it’s too soon to tell if she wants to be with him as much as he wants her.

As her time on the island grows short, their sensual play heats up, and includes a night with Rafael’s best friend. But they must decide if their passionate reunion is simply a celebration of the past…or a new beginning for lasting love.

Warning: Hot sex on the beach, hot sex in bed, two gorgeous Latin lovers, a little anal action, a little vibrator action, and a lot of orgasms!

Here’s a sneak peek-nothing too dirty…just a little tease…

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Silently, he moved away from her. Taking her hand, he led her across the courtyard, through a narrow, tiled walkway, to a private bungalow at one end of the hotel. Her pulse raced, her heart hammered a sensual cadence in her chest, in her sex, as she realized what was about to happen. He would finally be naked with her, touching her, just as he had done in twelve long years of fantasies.

She knew already it would be a hundred times better now, as adults, than that one lovely, sweet experience had been. It would be better than anything she had ever imagined.

He opened the heavy wood door and pulled her into the cool interior of his home. One small lamp cast a golden light over the tiled floors, the heavy beamed ceiling, the potted palms set here and there. Through a wall of windows overlooking the beach she could hear the muted roar of moon-tipped surf. But she wanted to concentrate only on him. She would explore this lovely place later.

He stood with her a moment in the entry hall, watching her, a small smile on his lush mouth. His gaze was dark on hers.

“You’re more beautiful than ever, Isabella.”

His words warmed her, but she didn’t want to talk anymore. As though he could read her thoughts, he moved in and kissed her again, his hands going to her cheeks, then sliding down to caress her shoulders, her arms. His touch was pure heat, lighting up her skin. Electric, as though every nerve was acutely attuned to his touch.

When he pushed his tongue into her mouth, just slipping it between her silken lips, opening her up, she went warm and loose all over. The warmth quickly turned to volcanic heat when his hands moved in to cover her breasts, the weight of them filling his palms. She groaned into his mouth, pushed her body closer, her hardening nipples pressing into his hands.

God, she needed to be naked with him, needed to feel his touch on her bare flesh.

“Rafael, please…I can hardly stand it.”

“I’ll give you whatever you need, Isabella. I’ll give you everything. But it’s been so long, and I want to get to know your body again.”

That name. Isabella. No one else had ever called her that, only him. His voice, and that lovely rolling accent…hearing that name on his lips sent a long, lovely shiver through her: her breasts, her sex. Her heart.

Don’t expect too much. Just be in the moment.

The moment was too lovely to ignore. He moved his hands away from her aching breasts and smoothed them over her waist, her hips, tracing the outline of her body.

“Yes, it’s still you, but more lovely curves.” He sounded almost reverent as he whispered against her mouth. “More a woman.”

His hands slid downward, his fingers moving beneath the hem of her cotton dress and roving up her thighs. The moment his hands touched her naked skin her sex went wet, drenched in heated desire.

Touch me.

“Your skin is like silk, just as it used to be.” His voice was a husky whisper, turning her on every bit as much as his hands on her body.

Then he was kissing his way down her neck, in the valley between her breasts, over her stomach through the cotton of her dress, until he was on his knees before her, his cheek against her belly. Her hands went into his hair, and it was soft beneath her fingers. She was shivering, the anticipation sharp, lovely.
His hands were on her thighs, gently kneading the skin. Then he raised the hem of her dress higher, revealing the white lace panties she wore. She wanted to keen her need to him, to beg him. But she remained silent, the waiting an exquisite kind of agony.

“There’s so much heat coming off you, querida, it drives me crazy. The scent of your desire…mi Dios…do you know what you do to me?”

All she could do was groan as he bent his head and kissed her bare stomach, just above the white lace that was so unbearably in the way.

He kept kissing her, his mouth leaving a trail of molten heat across her belly. Her hips moved forward of their own accord, pressing into the velvet warmth of his lips. Her body was on fire, the need a scorching heat that centered in her sex and spread outward, breathtaking in its intensity.

“Yes,” he said quietly between achingly soft kisses, “I think you need me, as I’ve needed you, for too long.”

His voice, his mouth on her flesh, was driving her crazy. She wanted her clothes off. She wanted that soft mouth on her breasts, on her sex, swollen and burning with need. Why wouldn’t he undress her?

When he looped a finger around the edge of her panties and pulled them in a slow, sensual sweep down over her thighs, her calves, taking his time, her legs began to shake.

On his knees, he pushed her until she felt the wall behind her, warm from the heat of the day, steadying her. Then he pushed her dress up, the fabric bunching around her waist. He was so close to her she could feel his breath on the curls between her thighs, and her pussy clenched in anticipation. She closed her eyes, let her head fall back against the wall and waited.

He didn’t move, yet she could sense the change in his breathing as he knelt before her, his face inches from her sex.

“Isabella. Move your legs apart for me. I need to see you. All of you.”

God, that voice again. She did as he asked instantly. And she felt, for the first time, the power in his command. That some part of her was giving herself over to him on every level. That she would do—willingly—whatever he asked of her.

“Ah, yes.” He brushed his fingertips over her curls, so that she could almost feel his touch, but not quite. Torture. She’d never been so wet in her life. “So beautiful. I want to taste you, querida, and I will. But later.”

“Rafael, you can’t do this to me…”

Oh God, was he really going to make her wait?

“Patience, mi cariño. I’ve waited too long to rush this.”

“You’re teasing me.”

“Perhaps I am.” He smiled up at her, that lovely smile that felt so familiar to her.

Yes, they’d waited too long. But maybe it had been necessary, to bring them together again with a little life experience under their belts. But she was too dizzy with need to think about it. Now, all she needed was him.

“Touch me, Rafael, before I lose my mind.”

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To celebrate my release day, I’m having a little contest. Post here today and tell me where you pimped the release of SPRING EQUINOX-it can be your blog, Facebook, Twitter, anywhere-and you’ll be eligible to win a copy of any book in my Samhain backlist! Choose from: WINTER SOLSTICE, Celestial Seductions Series, THE SEEKING KISS, Book One in my Midnight Playground Series, or TEMPT ME TWICE, my hot contemporary menage.
I’ll choose a winner on Sunday night, and announce the winner here on Monday, so be sure to enter, and to check back to see if you’ve won!

Meanwhile, you can buy SPRING EQUINOX on the My Bookstore and More site now!

Lots more fun stuff coming up at Smutketeers soon, including info on the launch of our Wasteland Series-great prizes, our appearance at the Romantic Times Convention, including a very special contest for one lucky person at the convention, and more! And stay tuned for some very big news-the unveiling of a fifth Smutketeer later this year!
All for Smut, and Smut for All!

Winner!
by Crystal Jordan on Mar 1st, 2010 4 Comments »

The winner of a book off Loribelle’s backlist is Tamsyn T! We’ll be in touch to see what you’d like.

Thanks to all for commenting!