K. R. Bailey has a new story which should be available this summer from Bookstrand Publishing. It's a spicy romance with suspense woven throughout. If you like strong heroines (and this one is a truck driver who owns her own business) and heros with panache and sexy as hell, watch for this story. You'll be glad you did.

Here's a short blurb:

When Tricia Beaumont gets involved with Thomas "Cowboy" Westman, what she thought was a blossoming relationship turns into a nightmare filled with deception and half-truths. Can she find a way to trust the Cowboy and uncover the truth behind the violence that threatens to destroy her world?

D. Renee Bagby Presents First Chapter

Check out Renee's blog at: http://www.dreneebagbypresentsfirstchapters.blogspot.com/
She's got some really interesting reading out there. Authors have posted the first chapters of their books for your reading pleasure. Take the time and look. There's sure to be something there to whet your appetite.

She has all genres of romance, whether you want sweet or sexy, you'll probably find something that interests you.

An Afternoon Tryst

My Novella, An Afternoon Tryst, is still available on-line through The Wild Rose Press

Its a sizzling story with an very unusual ending.
I think you'll enjoy it!

Here's a blurb about my story:

Marissa is struggling in her five-year marriage. Her husband seems to have pulled away, and the close intimacy they shared has gone. When she notices Cole in the local grocery store, she is mesmerized. This encounter leads to the beginning of a steamy afternoon affair where he fulfills all of her desires with hot, steamy sex and a rose-petaled bubble bath.

Marissa craves the excitement and closeness she used to share with her husband, but can't let go of Cole who treats her like a rare and precious jewel, giving her everything her marriage is lacking. As she struggles to get through each day, anticipating their next tryst, Marissa knows that she must resolve this dilemma.

Will she cling to Cole for the excitement he gives her, or is Marissa’s love for her husband strong enough to recapture the intimacy and closeness she longs for in her marriage?

Here's a few of the great reviews I received:

Sensual Reads says -- This was a truly enjoyable read.

Whipped Cream Reviews says -- It was written wonderfully, done with respect -- and most importantly love.

Two Lips Reviews says -- Modeska Rose tells a sensual hot tale. ...I was hooked ...and completely shocked...when I reached the ending. It was one I didn't expect, but delighted in discovering.

Banished Scoundrel

I'm excited to give you a preview of a fellow author's book, Banished Scoundrel.

Here's a blurb from Anital Philmar's exciting book:

Known scoundrel Jack Avery must earn the queen's forgiveness by rescuing her missing daughter from the human world. His sources reveal the Princess Noelani is being held by a powerful man who likes a good game of chance. So with twenty borrowed pieces of gold Jack enters the high-stakes game. Only the lady he encounters is no princess. This pretty Kitty makes him want to hear her purr.

Under a memory spell, Kitty recalls nothing before the governor bought her from her parents and offered her protection from those he claims would kill her kind. So what if, in order to control her, he forces Kitty to morph then deprives her of sexual release after transformation. But the crafty card player she is assigned to "entertain" reveals himself as a kindred spirit—a shape shifter—and unravels the lie she’s been forced to live.

Together Jack and Kitty risk it all, for the stakes are high and the prize is worth it...freedom, forgiveness, love.

Here's an Excerpt from Banished Scoundrel by Anita Philmar

"Have you dropped off your stipend for the game tomorrow?" She laid her finely, manicured hand on his arm. The dainty touch sent sparks of awareness through him, and his cock swelled.

"The governor likes to put all the money in his strongbox for safekeeping before the party begins."

Jack reined in his desire and reminded himself of his primary objective—to transport the lady back to Ardenia. However, he liked Sloan’s clever rule. If a man didn’t contribute the required gold coins to the game, the governor shouldn’t waste resources entertaining him.

"No, I can’t say that I have. I arrived just a few moments ago."

"Then let me show you to the study, and I’ll fetch you a drink." She touched his arm again and
stepped into the foyer.

He bowed his head slightly and played the unfamiliar part of a refined gentleman. "And you
are?"

She fluttered her hand over her face and brushed a wisp of light brown hair from her brow.
"The governor calls me Kitty. It’d probably be best if you did, too."

"What an alluring name? It makes me think of a cat with its lips covered by a luscious coat of cream." Jack stared at Kitty’s mouth, and his tongue tingled at the idea of tasting her rich, flavorful lust.

She giggled and wove her hand through the crook in his arm. The soft swell of her breast
bumped against his arm. "Oh, you’re naughty, but I love the alluring image."

"Then, I hope you’ll let me have a taste later." He didn’t crowd her but allowed her to step back.

She led him across the entranceway to a door on the other side. Remember she’s a princess.


You can purchase Anita's book at http://www.thewildrosepress.com/wilderroses/index.php

Enjoy!

Bed Sheets

An extremely modest man was in the hospital for a series of tests, the last of which had left his bodily systems extremely upset. Upon making several false alarm trips to the bathroom, he decided the latest episode was another and stayed put. He suddenly filled his bed with diarrhea and was embarrassed beyond his ability to remain rational. In a complete loss of composure he jumped out of bed, gathered up the bed sheets, and threw them out the hospital window.

A drunk was walking by the hospital when the sheets landed on him. He started yelling, cursing, and swinging his arms violently trying to get the unknown things off, and ended up with the soiled sheets in a tangled pile at his feet. As the drunk stood there, unsteady on his feet, staring down at the sheets, a hospital security guard, (barely containing his laughter), and who had watched the whole incident, walked up and asked, 'What the heck is going on here?'

The drunk, still staring down replied: 'I think I just beat the shit out of a ghost.'

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Funny how things have changed over the years.

January's Thought - Friends

Friends are our Angels in Life
They help us through anything
---Nanci Johnson

When I read this, I smiled because she is so right. Good friends are angels to stand by us no matter what. They support us when we feel inadequate. They listen when we need to talk. They offer love when we feel that we are unloved.

I have a couple of good friends who have been by my side through thick and thin. One of them is also my sister and I feel so blessed to have had her in my life. She is always so supportive of everything I want to do and doesn’t hesitate to encourage me or even discourage me if she feels I need to be sure I know what I’m getting myself into.

The other couple of friends are not related, but to me they are as part of my life as I could ever hope. They have listened and understood me, stood by me, and given of their time and energy to make sure I had what I needed to go on every day even when I’ve been blue. We’ve shared so much over the past years and every day I thank my Lord for them.

I try to include good friends in each of my stories. My life wouldn’t have been so full and rich without good friends and I think friends add to the depth of my stories.

I urge you to remember to make a friend every day and remember that making friends is also being a friend too.