on Dec 18th, 2010 RG the Smutty Xmas Elf: We’re at the last day already?! But I was having fun! I think we should change the song next year. There should be 15 dirty days…maybe 20. (then again, that’s a whole lotta sex toys.) At least we get to say goodbye with our dear friend Melissa Schroeder. And…ya know…more singing. hehe
Last Dirty Day of Xmas, with this we say adieu—a 12 pack of flavors, g-string small and sparkly, beads to wear in private, 7 inches of blue, please let me massage you, mask to match the handcuffs, bullet vibe from Feisty
Viiiiibrating Cock Riiiing
Feather tickler play, eat me everyday, make sure I don’t stray—and a brand new Smutketeer to loooooooooove!
Melissa: Happy Holidays, everyone! First a big wet kiss to our Smutketeers for having me here as part of the Xmas celebration. You ladies are the best.
I have to announce to the world, that except for the adopted dog daughter, I have FINISHED CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. This is the first time I have been able to announce that. I finally planned this year, and got things done early. Now, all I have to do is wrap all of it, OY!
If you haven’t met me before, my name is Melissa Schroeder and I write books from sensual to erotic and in time periods from historical through futuristic. I am published with several publishers but mainly write for Samhain and Siren. If you haven’t hooked up with me online, check me out at the following places:
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I have two current releases right now, and they both take place in Hawaii! So, if you are in a dreary, cold area, make sure to check them out for an escape. Oh, and all my titles at Bookstrand from Siren Publishing are going to be 15% off until the 20th and be sure to stop by my blog for the big contest I am posting each day. A $25 GC is up for grabs each day.
A Little Harmless Lie
AMAZON B AND N MBAM BOB MOBI
Falling for her might be easy, seducing her may be damned hard, but keeping her alive might just be deadly.
Coming from nothing, Micah Ross now has more than he knows what to do with. His Hawai’i BDSM club is flourishing, and he has his pick of women. Except one. Dee Sumners is cute, sexy, feisty…and, since she’s on his payroll, off-limits. Plus, she insists she isn’t into the life. Until one heated kiss hints that his head bartender secretly hungers to be his sub.
Life on the run doesn’t allow Dee to indulge in long-term relationships. Still, Micah manages to work his way through her tough armor and under her skin. Yet even as she succumbs to his skilled seduction, her survival instinct forms a plan to leave the island she has grown to love—and the man she’s in danger of loving.
When Dee disappears, Micah’s anger turns to fear when he realizes she didn’t leave willingly. Calling on his skills as a former bounty hunter, he tracks her to the mainland only to discover she is entangled in a web of lies and deceit that not only threatens their love, but her life.
Warning: The book contains more Hawaiian settings, a Native American Dom who always thinks he’s right, a woman on the run, sexy kisses, murderous relatives, a trip to Sin City, and a seduction that is sweet and hot and everything in between. Ice water and a towel are recommended while reading.
EXCERPT
She smiled. “Odd that you seem to know some of my favorite foods.”
He said nothing.
“So, been spying on me?”
He laughed as he stood and took both their plates. “No. Your friend Keisha was happy to help in my date plans.”
She could feel a flush of heat fill her face. “Trying to win the pool.”
“What?”
“Nothing.” She watched him as he cut a generous portion of the cheesecake. He returned to the table and slid into the chair beside her with one plate and a seductive smile. She didn’t know which tempted her more, the man or the cake.
“You’re not going to have any?” she asked.
He nodded. “We’ll share.” He cut off a piece.
And then his gaze followed the fork as he moved it to her lips. He didn’t mean to feed her, did he?
“Open up.”
Well, crap. Fear and arousal twisted through her. She didn’t want this. It was almost too…intimate. This was all about proving she wasn’t for him, but no matter what, he kept slinking past her defenses.
She shook her head.
“You want some, you better open up.”
She frowned as butterflies fluttered in her tummy.
“I told you, some things are better when someone does them for you.”
The way his voice rolled over those words, she knew the meaning behind them. She would have to be an idiot not to understand. She wanted to refuse. Being fed by a man was…a little bit too much for her to take. He slid the fork along her bottom lip. The scent of the graham cracker crust and the sweetness of the cake filled her head. She raised her gaze to his. His attention was on her mouth.
“Open up, baby. You won’t regret it.”
Yearning for the cake, for the man in front of her, had her head spinning. Never in all her twenty-seven years had she wanted someone so much. He hadn’t really tried to seduce her, and she was ready to jump up on the table and offer her body to him. But she kept all this inside, locked away, because it was better that he never know what was going on in her head. A man like Micah Ross might be good, but he definitely would use it against her to get her into bed.
“Dee.”
Her name snapped out. Not loudly, not enough to scare her. But enough to let her know that he was not happy with her. She should take exception to his tone, the way it bit out from between his teeth. Instead, she found herself wanting to please him as her nipples hardened. She opened her mouth and he slipped the dreamy dessert between her lips. The sweetness exploded over her tongue. God, it had been a long time since she’d had good cheesecake. She could pay for the good stuff. She had the money to spend on air-shipped cheesecake. But she knew she would eat the whole damn cake by herself. She opened her eyes to find Micah watching her, his face flush, his gaze intent on her mouth. The air between them thickened. Everything in her tightened, her hormones dancing.
She swallowed the bite. Before she could say anything, he had another bite for her. He held it in front of her mouth.
“Aren’t you going to have any?”
He shook his head, said nothing. She got the feeling he was holding on to an invisible thread of control. From watching her eat cheesecake?
She wanted to refuse him, wanted to tell him one bite was enough. But…she couldn’t. As she opened her mouth, she gave in to the delightful treat. Damn, the airiness was just like New York, just the right amount of sugar, the crust substantial, but not overwhelming the cake itself.
She had barely swallowed the second bite when he had another at her mouth. She took it this time without hesitation, closing her eyes and humming. The fork clattered on the plate. It was the only warning she got. She opened her eyes to find Micah reaching for her, pulling her out of her chair and onto his lap.
He crashed his mouth down onto hers, his tongue sweeping in and taking immediate possession. Like every time he kissed her, it set off an explosion within her. She didn’t resist, couldn’t. As her head spun, she slipped her hands through the silky strands of his hair, and tried to move closer. Her breasts ached, her nipples painfully hard. She turned in his lap to press her chest against his, trying her best to gain some relief.
He groaned and tightened his hold. The sound of it came from deep within him as if he were in pain. It touched something in her, had her heart beating so hard she was amazed she didn’t pass out.
She slipped her tongue against his and his hands convulsed on her waist. Damn this felt good, right. Nothing had ever felt this right before. In all her times with men, before and after the incident, she had held herself back, made sure she didn’t lose her head. But this time, this one time, she didn’t want to stop. She wanted it to keep going—needed to feel his body on hers, in hers. She shifted in his lap and felt his erection. It should be a sign to run, to not get in deep with this man. But she wanted him. Wanted everything he could offer her, take from her. Nothing in her life had ever been so important. She wanted him. Now.
Mele Kalikimaka, Baby
Hawaiian Holidays #1
Now on Sale at Bookstrand!
When Sophia Cantwell gets stuck working in Hawaii on Christmas, she isn’t too happy. She doesn’t like trying to buy land from a Hawaiian family, especially when she is convinced that her company isn’t being ethical. When she is confronted at the airport by the landowner’s grandsons, cousins Maleko and Jack Akaka, she doesn’t expect the jolt of arousal or the instant attraction. And she doesn’t expect them to insist that she stay at the family’s condos.
Mal and Jack have shared women before and have thought about getting that one special woman for the two of them. Both of them are surprised that she turns out to be an uptight, corporate go-getter. But the three of them cannot ignore their attraction, and a night out in Honolulu turns into a night in bed for all of them.
But when Sophia’s ex-lover and boss arrives unexpectedly, will she be able to walk away from her dreams of climbing the corporate ladder, or will she lose Mal and Jack?
Sex On the Beach
Hawaiian Holidays #2
Coming Dec 30th from Siren Publishing
Edwina Mitchell, Eddie to her friends, doesn’t think she can have happily ever after. The only time she has been in love, it involved two men. When those two men pop back up into her life, she realizes she might have been wrong to let love slip away.
And, hey, why not give away a book?? Just comment and get your choice of anything in my backlist in digital, or your choice of A Little Harmless Pleasure or Conquering India in print. Good Luck!
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Wow I am the first one today! I love the book covers there Melissa! Hot and steamy!
by Michelle C. December 18th, 2010 at 1:31 amI like to receive A Little Harmless Pleasure in print .
I have to say, If the excerpt dosen’t get you, the covers will…lol
by Pamela Jones December 18th, 2010 at 5:45 amA Little Harmless Lie, sounds awesome.
Congrats on your books Melissa..:)
Thanks Pamela and Michelle! I do love those covers. All three were exactly what I asked for.
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 6:41 amHey Melissa !! I have been remiss in my stalking the last few days but I had to stop by here. I have already read both of the new release and all I can say is DAMN !!! I have already pimped them out to a friend who has never read erotica before and she LOVED THEM. She now is in the process of getting all your books. Of course now I get to introduce her to the Smutketeers as well!! This should be fun.
by Tina Dowds December 18th, 2010 at 6:53 amThose are gorgeous covers and the the excerpts are smoking hot. Definitely adding these books to my wish list.
by JeanP December 18th, 2010 at 7:29 amMelissa!!!
I’m so happy you are here! I’ve gotten to interact with you a whole bunch this week! :) As you know I absolutely LOVE your Harmless series. I can’t wait to read the rest of your stuff. I also had the excitement of pimping you on Facebook this week and one of my firneds said they were going to buy the first in the series and check it out. 
I love pimping!!
KittyKelly
by Kelly Thrash December 18th, 2010 at 7:45 amMelissa, I just finished reading your fantstic “A Little Harmless Lie” and adored it. A Little Harmless Lie is Very,Very Highly Recommended by me!!! All 4 in this series were great. But this was the very best. They will all be reread often.
The other books mentioned here look intriguing too and are on my must get list.
Sandie
by Sandie December 18th, 2010 at 8:16 amHey Melissa, great to see you here!!!
And here I am to tell everyone that your books are fabulous!!!!!!
Valerie
by Valerie December 18th, 2010 at 8:35 amin Germany
Both books sound great! I love reading series and your Harmless series is great! Congrats on the new release!
by Amy S. December 18th, 2010 at 8:35 amI haven’t read you’re Hawaiian Holiday series yet, but I will after Christmas. I’m so excited to read them!
by Crystal H December 18th, 2010 at 8:51 amI just got A Little Harmless Lie the other day, but have nto had a chance to read it yet, can’t wait though :)
gigi
by gigi December 18th, 2010 at 9:07 amYeah Melissa Kitty should b on your payroll lol she pumped you to me :) I am looking forward to your harmless series – thanks Kitty n your song is great RG
by Dawn December 18th, 2010 at 9:18 amlol Dawn!!
I just love sharing when I find a good book or author. Ive and I need to figure out this blog thing so we can start posting reviews there. Which reminds me I have some reviews to write this weekend! 
I need to post a list of all my favorite authors on my facebook page. lol One more thing to add to my To Do List!!!
KittyKelly
by Kelly Thrash December 18th, 2010 at 9:22 amGreat excerpt.Can’t wait to read these books. They all sound great. Love the covers too.
by elaing8 December 18th, 2010 at 9:44 amHappy Holidays!
nooo this can’t end. . lol Great excerpt and more to buy for me unless I win. Merry Christmas!!!
by Bobbie Baynard December 18th, 2010 at 10:16 amThank you for a great 12 Days! I’ve found plenty of books to add to my “must have now” list.
by Tracey D December 18th, 2010 at 10:16 amI just bought all the Harmless books and Delilah’s Downfall.
by Chrissie A December 18th, 2010 at 10:39 amHaven’t gotten these new ones yet, but I’m sure they are awesome too.
Take care, Chrissie
hi Melissa your covers are fun in the sun and since I’m frozen I just want to dive in .
Awww the 12 days has been so much fun I’m sad it over already . I have found lots to read though. Thanks to our fearless leaders :)
by jennifer mathis December 18th, 2010 at 10:40 amAww the 12 days are over. So sad. I’ve enjoyed coming(like that) on everyday. I have found lots of books to put on my wishlist this year.
by Danielle Gorman December 18th, 2010 at 11:07 amHey Mel!
by Zina December 18th, 2010 at 12:16 pmHawaii sounds good right now, it’s 36 degrees outside. Good job getting things done, my favorite part is wrapping but since our Chrostmas change went on a plane ticket for Denny I don’t have to do any this year, we’l buy them all a gift later.
RG love day 3 girlfriend and I made up a song for you all but I’ll send it in a few days I did one for the Heatwave gals too. It’s on the 12 days theme as well.
Take care and I see ya’ll later. Merry Christmas everyone!
Woooooo! It’s Mel!! Your stories rock! And those summery covers just make me want to hop on a plane straight for a warm beach location ;)
by Fedora December 18th, 2010 at 12:25 pmI’m reading A Little Harmless Pleasure and I’m loving it! I bought Obsession and Lie and they are next on my list.
by Tara Clegg December 18th, 2010 at 12:32 pmHi Melissa,
by Jane December 18th, 2010 at 1:16 pmCongrats on the new releases.
Melissa is a new author for me, but A Harmless Little Lie sounds like a great read, I will be adding it to my growing TBR list. Looking forward to it!
by Courtney D December 18th, 2010 at 1:35 pmA little Hawaiian romance sounds good right now. Congrats on your new release!
Lisa B
Modokker at yahoo dot com
by Lisa B December 18th, 2010 at 1:56 pmYayyy-lots of fangirls for Mel today, and her fabulous books!
by Eden Bradley December 18th, 2010 at 2:24 pmMore fun tomorrow, everyone, when we announce the 12 prize winners-woohoooo!
Thanks for the great excerpt Melissa! Haven’t read any of these yet by you so naturally they are on my wishlist :). The stories I have gotten to read by you have been fab though so I know these will too.
Congrats on upcoming release!
by Pam S December 18th, 2010 at 3:36 pmThe Harmless Little Lie excerpt was good! I love cheesecake too, been a while since I had a good cheesecake :P
by Amy December 18th, 2010 at 4:25 pmHey, everyone! WOW, you all are great. I am going to go through and answer any questions. I spent the day bolted in my office writing
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:10 pmTina,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:11 pmYou are the sweetest! Thank you so much. And yes, I have missed you. You are one of my favorite stalkers.
Jean,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:12 pmThanks so much!
Awww, Kitty, thank you so much. I have been very blessed with very supportive readers. Thank you so much for pimping me out:)
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:13 pmSandie,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:16 pmYOu all are making me blush. But, I did worry about this book. I had never written a modern virgin but she had her reasons. And it was soooo much fun torturing Micah with that fact, lol.
Val!
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:17 pmHow is Germany treating you? I particularly miss it this time of year. I AM making a trip over there in the next couple of years. We will have to hook up:)
Thanks so much, Amy!
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:17 pmCrystal,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:18 pmThanks! I hope you enjoy them.
Gigi,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:19 pmOh, I hope you enjoy it. Make sure to drop me a line to let me know:)
Dawn,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:20 pmLOL between her and Tina, I probably need to. They have been very kind in their pimping.
Elaine,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:21 pmthanks so much! As I said, I have been very lucky with my covers, especially this year. I am particularly lucky with Scott Carpenter who does all my Samhain covers. He has done more covers for me than anyone else. We’ve been working together since 2004 and he keeps getting better.
Bobbie,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:22 pmLOL, I know what you mean. I have been checking in every day and loving the lyrics RG comes up with. They are fantastic.
Chrissie,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:24 pmThanks so much! I hope you enjoy them. If you haven’t read Conquering India, you might want to grab that one before you read Delilah’s Downfall. It is the first of the Texas Temptations, although, you do not need to read it to know what is going on:)
Jennifer,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:25 pmThe funny thing is I am the opposite. I like cold Christmas weather. But, then, I did tell hubby I would rather be in Hawaii for Christmas than somewhere it is just icky looking. Snow, I can handle:) We spent three years in Hawaii, so I had three of them, and I have to say, it is nice to go to the beach and call our family in Texas to tell them we were at the beach, lol.
Zina,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:27 pmBeen in that situation before. I am happy to say we have THREE more Christmases as active duty military. Then, we retire and Les becomes Mr Mom and my PROMO BIATCH. I am looking forward to that, lol.
Stay warm!
Fedora,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:29 pmHEY HUN, how is it going? We are actually planning a “research” trip there in April. The youngest was born there but we left when she was only 2. Plus, I am doing a video tour of places I mention in the Harmless books, and these:)
Tara,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:30 pmYAY, I am so glad you are liking them! I hope you continue to do so.
Jane,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:30 pmThanks so much!
Lisa,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:31 pmIt is always gorgeous over there, but this time of year through March was my favorite time of year there. It is nice to escape even if only for a few hours:)
Pam,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:32 pmThanks for stopping by! I am glad you enjoyed the other books.
Amy,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:33 pmAfter I wrote that scene, I craved one until I picked one up. Hubby was wondering why I had to have cheesecake all the sudden, lol
I lived in Hawaii for 2 years and much prefer a beach Christmas to a snow one. Still have my Mele Kalikimaka ornament from when I lived there.
gigi
by gigi December 18th, 2010 at 7:34 pmGigi,
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:37 pmOh, we have a couple. I have a Santa golfing in a Hawaiian shirt and shorts, lol. We were on Oahu, is that where you lived? There are things I loved about it, but I am NOT a bug person. Really. Hate BUGS.
I was on Oahu for one year and then on the Big Island for another (Kona side). Yeah did not like the bugs, but got used to the geckos in the house and we actually had wild turkeys running through our backyard everyday on the Big Island
by gigi December 18th, 2010 at 7:43 pmgigi
I think I would have liked the Big Island a lot more. We went there and I loved every minute of it. Love that black sand beach. More space too. I get a little twitchy without space. Geckos, they eat bugs, they are our friends, lol
by Melissa December 18th, 2010 at 7:52 pmOahu is too crowded, the traffic is worse than NYC. On the big Island we could at least afford to rent a whole house instead of a house spilt 3-ways like on Oahu.
by gigi December 18th, 2010 at 7:59 pmWow you guys rocked these 12 days out I just went on my book store & more to pick up a book and realized that the top 10 r all from authors featured n ur 12 days
by Dawn December 19th, 2010 at 7:00 amLooking forward to ccelebrating the holidays with all these wonderful books to explore.
by Lindsey Ekland December 19th, 2010 at 10:42 am