Thursday, May 31, 2012

New Releases at Changeling Press...TODAY!

Woo-hoo! Get ready for a great week-end of reading everyone. Changeling Press has a brand new batch of super-sexy reads. And *happy dance* one is mine. Take a look-see...


by Brannan Black

Can Drifa protect Aiden and Mick from the ruling council -- and still satisfy her own hungers?




by Ayla Ruse 

A Doppelganger and a Wraith. Hell couldn't make a better match.

*special excerpt at end of post*



by Cassidy McKay

What's a unicorn to do when she isn't a virgin, doesn't need protection and is too hot to resist?




by Adera Orfanelli

Nothing gets steamier than the Everglades in summer, except Irina's fantasies about Javier.







Yes, there are some sexy stories out this week. 

As a treat, and because mine is one of them, *grin* here's a little tease for you from Bad Gone Better...

Blurb: 

Gunner is ready to give up on life. Imprisoned for eternity is not how he'd envisioned returning to the Doppelganger realm. He's been pushed, punished and tortured, but nothing has been able to break him. Until she comes on a three-moon night.

Melanie is a Wraith seeking revenge. She hadn't planned on tangling with Gunner, but he provides what she needs to survive.

Begging for an end, Gunner is startled when the strange King offers freedom, but it comes with a price.

As Melanie searches for her killer and Gunner works toward his freedom, will they discover their paths are heading in the same direction? And is this direction toward something better, or toward the void of darkness neither can seem to elude?
Excerpt: 

Melanie cocked her head, completely puzzled. "Thomas told me you'd help me seek the Doppelganger Svinchen. I would let you go and you would aid me, or your human twin would have to take your place."

His eyes went large, but she didn't have time for indecision or lies.

"Fine. I'll tell Thomas you refused. I will be back for sustenance, but otherwise I'll leave you be."

She blew her breath downward and lifted herself up. Might as well leave the same way she came in.

"Wait. Hold on," he called. She stared at him, but didn't stop her slow ascent. 
"Damn it, I said wait."

"What purpose would it serve me to wait? I don't have time for games, Gunner."

"No games. I promise." He closed his eyes as if in pain. "Come back here. I'll... I'll help you. I gave my word."

She hesitated. Throughout the realms, it was common knowledge that a Doppelganger's word could never be trusted, but all she'd seen of this man, all Thomas had revealed about him, showed that his humanity overwhelmed his natural desire for chaos.

She returned to the ground.... "Fine," she told him. "I'll free you to help me. When I've had my vengeance on Svinchen, I'll escort you back to Thomas, and he'll grant you whatever you agreed upon."

His shoulders grew stiff as though he didn't want to speak. "Agreed."

"But know this, Doppelganger Gunner." She moved close to him. "Cross me, upset me, disagree with me one time, and I'll remove all your humanity. In a very thorough, painful way." Her voice rose slightly with the last sentence, enough to make him shake his head and squeeze his eyes shut.

"I've given you my word. I won't back down." 
~~~~~
Will Gunner keep his word? Or will he find himself at the end of a seductive punishment? Find out today at http://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=1839
 
Oh, one more note. Don't forget the Love Hangover Contest going on now through the end of June. Check out the page for discounts on some great Changeling titles as well.
 
Have a great weekend~
Ayla  

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Wednesday's Words to Inspire: Editing


 Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. 

 ~ Mark Twain

I love this advice. Use it in place of any oft repeated word. But, in this day and age, you can catch these before the editor. Hopefully. :)

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Tuesday's News & Updates


Good day to you. Today's news bits are short and sweet, but oh, so wonderful.


Here's an excerpt from Bad Gone Better...
A Doppelganger and a Wraith. Hell couldn't make a better match. Too bad they're not in Hell...

Gunner is ready to give up on life. Imprisoned for eternity is not how he'd envisioned returning to the Doppelganger realm. He's been pushed, punished and tortured, but nothing has been able to break him. Until she comes on a three-moon night.

Melanie is a Wraith seeking revenge. She hadn't planned on tangling with Gunner, but he provides what she needs to survive.

Begging for an end, Gunner is startled when the strange Doppelganger king offers freedom, but it comes with a price.

As Melanie searches for her killer and Gunner works toward his freedom, will they discover their paths are heading in the same direction? And is this direction toward something better, or toward the void of darkness neither can seem to elude?
(Edited) Excerpt: 
Melanie cocked her head, completely puzzled. "Thomas told me you'd help me seek the Doppelganger Svinchen. I would let you go and you would aid me, or your human twin would have to take your place."

His eyes went large, but she didn't have time for indecision or lies.

"Fine. I'll tell Thomas you refused. I will be back for sustenance, but otherwise I'll leave you be."

She blew her breath downward and lifted herself up. Might as well leave the same way she came in.

"Wait. Hold on," he called. She stared at him, but didn't stop her slow ascent. 
"Damn it, I said wait."

"What purpose would it serve me to wait? I don't have time for games, Gunner."

"No games. I promise." He closed his eyes as if in pain. "Come back here. I'll... I'll help you. I gave my word."

She hesitated. Throughout the realms, it was common knowledge that a Doppelganger's word could never be trusted, but all she'd seen of this man, all Thomas had revealed about him, showed that his humanity overwhelmed his natural desire for chaos.

She returned to the ground.... "Fine," she told him. "I'll free you to help me. When I've had my vengeance on Svinchen, I'll escort you back to Thomas, and he'll grant you whatever you agreed upon."

His shoulders grew stiff as though he didn't want to speak. "Agreed."

"But know this, Doppelganger Gunner." She moved close to him. "Cross me, upset me, disagree with me one time, and I'll remove all your humanity. In a very thorough, painful way." Her voice rose slightly with the last sentence, enough to make him shake his head and squeeze his eyes shut.

"I've given you my word. I won't back down." 

Monday, May 28, 2012

Celebrate New Releases at Total E-Bound

Drop by Total E-Bound today to see what great new stories they have in store for you!


by Jambrea Jo Jones

Book two in the Dark Encounters Series
Two is better than one...






by Amber Kell

Book six in the Supernatural Mates Series
Some lions need two mates to soothe the savage beast.






S. A. Meade

Keiran cooks up a storm for the village Diamond Jubilee celebrations, but he’s not ready for the turbulence caused by the new 'lord of the manor'.





by Justine Elyot

On the day of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee, worlds collide, and so do bodies. A pearl-wearing girl and a punk boy - can it ever work?





by Paige Turner

It’s all run of the mill for lace worker Alf, until a trip to the seaside turns to seduction...






by Natalie Dae

What’s a woman to do when she’s caught by a sexy man while spying on her boss having sexual relations then is offered more pleasure than she’s ever had before if she’ll only follow a simple rule—to act the part of their boss, a prostitute, while he plays her customer?



Saturday, May 26, 2012

PIctures: How Will You Spend Your Summer

Ah, the sultry summer days are upon us, even if the season hasn't technically begun. What are your plans?


Fishing? 
This is a great way to spend deep, quiet time with someone...


Rock Climbing? 
You gotta have muscles, and stamina, for this one...


Camping? 
The great big outdoors, away from civilization...


Swimming? 
Hanging out with a group, or two...


Resting? 
Lying around with next to nothing on, 'cause it's just so hot...


However you plan to spend the upcoming months, make the best of it!


Thursday, May 24, 2012

Changeling Press has new titles today

Drop on by and see the *wonder* Changeling Press has in store for you today. Trust me, this is a set of releases you don't want to miss...


by Zenobia Renquist

Mortals should beware the whims of gods.






by Stephanie Burke

An arch villain, minions, and a romance for the ages. She's the other, other, other white meat.





by Saloni Quinby

A prince and a swordsman are nearly destroyed by their love.






by Rayven Renshaw

Davin's definitely not allowed to fall in love with the man behind the alabaster mask.




Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Wednesdays Words: Necessary Solitude


Writing is a solitary occupation. Family, friends, and society are the natural enemies of the writer. He must be alone, uninterrupted, and slightly savage is he is to sustain and complete an undertaking.

~Jessamyn West


Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Tuesday's News & Updates

Well the work week is getting into full swing by now. Personally, I wouldn't know because I don't have a work-week. I have a work-life. But it's all good. Let me share with you some goodies going on this week with me...

  • Today, all day, I'm over at Total E-Bound's blog, Hitting the Hot Spot. My topic today is about the things we learn when we read romance. You may be surprised at the answers. Feel free to drop by and say hi; I'd love to see you there.

  • Tonight at 9 PM EST, drop into Writerspace for an hour. This is an online chat room, no membership required. Here you'll have a chance to visit with some great Changeling Press authors. Ask those questions you've always wanted to know, see some great excerpts and books, and you never know just where the conversation may head. You have been forewarned.  Fun times to be had - you don't want to miss this!

  • Don't forget about the Love Hangover Contest, if you haven't already signed up. The site is bright and full of great stuff like info on the authors involved (yours truly, Renee George, Cheryl Dragon and Megan Slayer), the prizes we're offering individually as well as the grand prize. The contest entry form is on a page to itself. See it toward the top left-hand corner under "home." 

  • I'm blogging at Castles & Guns next Monday, the 28th (Memorial Day!). Mark this down and I'll see you there. 

Have a wonderful week ahead. See you "around." 
~ Ayla


Monday, May 21, 2012

Monday means new Total E-Bound books!

Total E-Bound has a fresh round of new reads to start your week off right!


Aurora Rose Lynn

The sexy sheriff will haul her off to jail merely for being naughty...






by Jan Irving

Book three in the Lightning Strikes Series
On the run with his sexy SEAL Caleb Black, Doctor Murphy Walton is looking for answers while trying to avoid getting his heart stomped a second time.




by Desiree Holt

Book one in the Attack Force series
When an alpha Delta Force leader and a prosecuting attorney meet at a bondage club, which one will be the top and which one the bottom?




by Maria-Claire Payne

Can Ethan Gray convince Joshua Bennett, an explosive ordnance expert in the United States Navy, to drop his defences and let love in? Or is this British sailor out of his depth?




by Lizzie Lynn Lee

Book two in the Spirit World series
She knows better than to fall for that handsome bounty hunter from Hell, but why are forbidden things so wickedly irresistible?




Anthology

Book four in The Seven Deadly Sins Collection of Anthologies
The seven deadly sins: lust, wrath, greed, gluttony, envy, pride and sloth.



Saturday, May 19, 2012

Picture Day: Random Sexiness

I trust your weekend is going great. Maybe this will be a sweet pick-me-up if not. Enjoy the randomness. 










Thursday, May 17, 2012

Thursday's Release Titles from Changeling Press

Hot off the presses! Get 'em while they're smokin'. That's right. It's Thursday and you know what that means...Changeling Press has a new batch of blush-yourself-crazy reads. Check 'em out: 


by Cheryl Dragon

 Five-way sex in Texas? Love doesn't get any bigger!






by Sam Cheever

Current climate in Last Chance, Alaska: Mostly sunny, with a chance of partly furry.





by Cynthia Sax

A Bronx wolf discovers even silver can't tarnish true love.


 



by Camille Anthony

These futuristic sci-fi tales are anything but quiet.






And don't forget the fantastic Love Hangover Contest. Click here to find out more!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Wednesday's Words to Inspire: Cheerful

I'm not happy, I'm cheerful. There's a difference. A happy woman has no cares at all. A cheerful woman has cares but has learned how to deal with them.

~Beverly Sills


I love this quote because it doesn't hide the fact that life is hard. It doesn't sugarcoat that we have issues. There is no sweeping your worries under the rug or hiding them in the closet. Take this quote and make it yours today.  

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Tuesday's News and Updates

Hang on, I have news to share that's had me on pins and needles! The only problem I have now is where to start...



  •   Visit me this Thursday, May 17, on Tina Donahue's Blog. I'll chat about the beauty of the number three and how much a menage makes sense!
 

  • Visit me this Saturday, May 19, at the Savvy Author's Blog. I'll have an interesting article on Writing Dialogue, with some helpful aids I employ when writing my own dialogue. **Correction: The article is live as of May 15.


  • I received a terrific Mother's Day gift. I looked in my email and saw a 4.5 Star Review for The Fires of Beltane! *toast and cheers* The website associated with the review is having some technical difficulties, but here's a bit of the review. I'll post a direct link soon: "Ayla Ruse takes a “normal” orgy filled with lots of hot and unusual sexual scenes, and adds a demonic twist to the festivities. Natalie is an innocent woman thrown into a situation where lust rules the day. She finds herself giving in to her hidden desires, but while she enjoys unbridled sex she still thinks about the handsome man she met. When Natalie and William finally get together, their chemistry is explosive. Ms. Ruse drags the reader on a breathless trip into the middle of an orgy then thrusts killers in the middle of the action. Can William and Natalie survive the minions of the Devil?"

  • Visit me on Sunday, May 20, at Dawn's Reading Nook - the blog for Dawn Roberto. She's interviewing me, and you just might find out something new about my books and the methods to my writing madness.

  • Announcement of a Brand-New-Don't-Want-To-Miss-Contest!! Now through June 30, enter to win some fabulous prizes in The Love Hangover Contest. Read on for more information...
  Love-drunk and hungover?
Want to be?

Join Cheryl Dragon, Renee George, Ayla Ruse, and Megan Slayer in celebrating
their current and upcoming new releases at Changeling Press!

Including the themes of Menage, Gay, Bisexual, and More!
Sometimes too much is exactly enough.

Prizes include free eBooks, goody bags, $50 in gift credit, and more!

Check us out and enter to win at:
http://www.romance-the-night.com/lovehangover


Monday, May 14, 2012

Blogging at Castles and Guns today

Hello, Monday!

Join me over at Castles and Guns as I talk about my Mother's Day, zombie attacks, great reviews and the one thing that crashed my day. See you there!

Total E-Bound New Release Day

Enjoy these great new titles from Total E-Bound! Please forgive me, my computer is a little sick and pictures aren't showing up too well right now. If you click on the book's title, I do have it linked to the blurb/buy page. I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

Wild Pen Carrington
by Sophie Angmering

Book one in the Wicked Wastrels Series
Penelope Carrington has a reputation for being wild. Now she’s about to have the opportunity to be wicked...


Mourning Jack
by S. A. Meade

When Ade loses his best friend he soon learns that mourning Jack brings not only sorrow but happiness too.



Shadow and Darkness
by Natalie Dae

Two women, both working in a BDSM dungeon, both servicing clients to earn a living, both hoping for true love in the arms of men they’ve only ever dreamed about.


Timothy
by Bailey Bradford

Book three in the Leopard's Spots Series
Tim Trujillo is about to learn a whole lot more than a few facts about his heritage as a snow leopard shifter.


Sub-Mission
by Sage Marlowe

How far would you go to save the one you love?


Flirting With Danger
by Elizabeth Lapthorne

Book one in The Agency Series
Skye Adams thought she was meeting her father for an ordinary lunch. Instead she ends up running for her life on a deadly mission with only one man whom she can trust to keep her safe-Jack Berick.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Happy Mother's Day Weekend

I offer thanks and love to all the mother's out there. Young or old, whether you have your own children or not, if you care for someone else, may the blessings of peace, love and happiness surround you.




Happy Mother's Day



Thursday, May 10, 2012

Burning Hot Changeling Press New Releases!

Treat yourself this weekend, it's Mother's Day on Sunday after all, and pick up these hot, hot, hot new titles out from Changeling Press today!


by Zoey Daniels

Callie's come to Leman in search of a new beginning -- she's in for a wild ride!






by Adera Orfanelli

Even in the Wild West, there's nothing much wilder than a werewolf. Except a dino shifter.






by Ashlynn Monroe

Can Raylin convince Captain Tristam she loves him, and it's all right to love her back?

 




by Megan Slayer

 Can Flynn handle the heat or will it burn him alive? Anything is possible in the club.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Wednesday's Words to Inspire: Born to do...



When I'm writing, I know I'm doing the thing I was born to do. 

~ Anne Sexton

I love this quote. Say it out loud. Say it ten times, each repetition with a greater conviction than before. 

Don't you feel better?

This quote speaks to me, because in such simple language, it is unapologetic in its meaning. It is saying to the world, "writing is what I do. Accept this or not, you'll still find me sitting at my keyboard, or with a notebook, writing away."

No one can my writing from me.

No one.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Tuesday's News and Updates

Great day to you! I'm pretty slammed right now with writing obligations, but I have some *sweet* information to pass on!


  •  ~ I have a new cover, I have a new cover ~ I'm singing, forgive me. Check it out. Below is the hot cover for my upcoming release, Bad Gone Better. I cannot wait for this one to hit the proverbial shelves! Keep your eyes peeled because excerpts (in various ratings) are coming soon...

  • Next Monday, May 14th, is my spot on Castles & Guns. I'll post a reminder, but mark your calendars. 

  • More awesome contest news: Ever wanted a chance to prove your writing talent? Changeling Press is having a contest where you could end up published with them. Details are as follows: Do you have what it takes to become a Changeling? Love to write? Love contests? Changeling's Spring Fling may be just the contest you're looking for.

    Are your characters wild and wicked, your plots hot enough to require a fire-hazard warning? If the answer is yes, Changeling wants YOU. Cyborgs, vampires, werewolves, dragon shifters, cat shifters, aliens, genetically altered alien cyborg dragon shifters... Chances are, they belong at Changeling.

    What can you win? Top entries will receive a critique by an acquiring editor at Changeling and may be considered for publication. (We won't promise -- but we have published the winners the last three years.) **Ayla jumps in here -- I was one of them last year with Soulless** Winners accepted for publication will receive one year free membership with TRS Promotions.

    Entries should be complete "Hot Flash" manuscripts of between 5000 to 7000 words, otherwise meeting the publication guidelines for Changeling Press, available at www.ChangelingPress.com (Under submission guidelines at the top of every page).

    We publish Women's Erotic Romance in the following genres: Paranormal, Dark Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Futuristic, Guilty Pleasures (Super Hot Contemporary) BDSM, and Action/Adventure. All submissions must be targeted for at least one of these Romance genres. (Open to all themes, including BBW, IR, M/F, M/M, M/F/M, M/M/F, M/M/M/F/M/M, M10... you get the picture.) While we don't demand your characters trot off to get married at the end of the book, we do ask for a HEA(Happy Ever After) or, in the case of serials, a HFN(Happy For Now).

    Please send one RTF file with your complete manuscript of no more than seven thousand words, and include a short cover letter IN THE FILE including your publishing history, if any, a short "blurb" and plot summary of no more than 500 words, including genres and themes you're targeting for this short story, and your name, pen name, and email address -- BE SURE to put your contact information IN THE FILE.

    Entries must be received by May 31st.
    Send Submissions to submissions@changelingpress.com.
    Submissions that don't meet the contest rules -- five to seven thousand words, Women's Erotic Romance, contact information and short cover letter in the file -- will be rejected. No more than two entries per author, please.


Monday, May 7, 2012

Total E-Bound New Release Day

Happy Monday! Despite the fact I'm late (I scheduled the wrong start time, wince), there's still time start the week off right -- by getting you set up with this week's new releases from Total E-Bound. Stay tuned to the bottom of the post; there's some extra goodness you don't want to miss!


by Samantha Cayto

 It takes a strong man to submit to another’s control, and a good Dom wields his power with care.






by Sara York

How can an angel win the woman of his heart when he’s trapped in a demon’s body?






by Tarah Scott and KyAnn Waters

A proper young lady should never attend a Masque...Aphrodite is no lady.






by Avril Ashton

Book two in the Paranormal Secutiry Council Series
The key to his salvation is the one person he’s destined to love...and betray.





by Carol Lynne

Crazy in love isn’t always a good thing.







Anthology








PLUS, to celebrate their new anthology, TEB is offering a huge sale: 25% off ALL their menage books!! This includes my own, The Deciding Factor. If your in the mood for multiple partners, you do not want to miss this!


Saturday, May 5, 2012

Picture Day ~ Cinco de Mayo Sexiness!

Today is Cinco de Mayo! 
~ Celebration time ~ 
in honor of this day, my pictures will reflect Mexico's sexy side...


Gael Garcia Bernal

Gael Garcia Bernal

Jorge de Silva

Jorge de Silva


Eduardo Verastegui

Eduardo Verastegui

Uriel del Toro

Uriel del Toro


Friday, May 4, 2012

Winner Announcement

Time to toss confetti and bump and grind in your own version of a happy dance!

I'm here today to announce the winners of my New Website Contest I held through April in celebration of what else? The launching of my new website.

My two winners are Debra and Naomi.

Cheers go out to them! They get to choose a $10 e-gift certificate from amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com.

Send warm hugs their way!

From me, I thank everyone who took the time to drop by my site, enter the contest, and leave an encouraging word or two. Thank you to each and every one of you. I hope you drop by now and then to see what new items may show up on my site.

What a way to begin the weekend, hmm? Congratulations again, ladies, and here's a toast to awesome contests!


Thursday, May 3, 2012

New Releases at Changeling Press

Check out these great new titles from Changeling Press:


by Shelby Morgen and Marteeka Karland

R&R at 'Port Adana may be a little too dangerous, even for famed negotiator Mikhail Dreslin.





by B.J. McCall

She's a beautiful werewolf who packs heat. He's human and he's moonstruck.





by Kaylee Grayson 

The Big, Bad Wolf is going to teach Red a thing or two about the dangers of bringing in strays...







by Dirk Tyler and Kameron Brook

Eileen and Mitch have a happy marriage, but they've decided it's time to spice things up.






Hope the rest of your week is hot and fantastic!