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Monday, March 11, 2019

The Maids of Graye Series by Breanna Hayse


The
Whip Master
The
Maids of Graye Book 1
by
Breanna Hayse


Genre:
Contemporary Romance


Your
pleasure is his passion

Your
pain is his pleasure
Come
visit Graye Manor where Love Rules and Discipline Reigns
Supreme

Dorian
Graye is a master of the Florentine long-tail whip, and has made an
art form of throwing the braided snakes to paint a human canvas. Like
his Oscar Wilde namesake, he plays hard, but he loves even harder.
Under a slightly sadistic exterior is a man whose greatest desire is
for each of his precious submissives to find true love and ultimate
happiness. He allows nothing to stand in their way, and is willing to
sacrifice anything to grant them their heart’s desire… even if
the journey to that desire means suffering as the door to previously
unspoken taboos are opened and explored.

The
time of the annual Festival has arrived and Graye Manor is bustling
with a frenzy of activity. Its rolling, manicured grounds echo with
the sharp sounds of a whip striking human flesh, and shrill cries
filled with both pain and pleasure follow, bringing excited smiles
and eager anticipation to the faces and hearts of the listeners. It’s
the time of the Cirque de Sade Festival, bringing with it the final
magnificent display of skills, beauty, and selfless service that will
end at the auction block.

Things
happen in the Manor – things that the real world would never
embrace… Select applicants, known as Graye’s Maids, are trained
in the classic skills of a domestic; with one major difference. Each
girl is there because she’s drawn to the darker side of service and
flourishes under the command of a hard palm upon a bare backside –
or even, in more hardcore cases, the slash of a whip. It is here that
anything is possible, and everything is probable.














Mastering
Annie
The
Maids of Graye Book 2

#1
Multi-Genre Best-Selling Author Breanna Hayse brings you the
rerelease of the super sexy, provocative and exciting sequel to The
Whip Master! Here we discovered what happens to Dorian and Merry’s
beloved maid Fifty, whom the world will know as Annie when she leaves
Graye Manor. This story contains BDSM, explicit erotic scenes, edge
play and, of course, spanking and is on sale for a short time only so
grab her while she is hot!


Achieving
the dream of a ‘happily ever after’ for Annie Graye starts with a
handsome Texan, a new contract, and the delicious pain of a hand-
crafted leather belt against her bare backside. And so her coming of
age from a slave in training to a contracted Graye Maid begins.

For
Greg Carmichael, it’s neither Annie’s ‘specialized’ domestic
skills, nor the terms of her contract for which he purchased her. He
seeks a submissive to call his own, not because of a piece of paper,
but to be his to master; in heart, mind and soul. But he has a dark
side, one that goes beyond the limits of acceptable society, and he
knows that these limits are ones that Annie has refused to
indulge.

Albeit
an unorthodox way to begin a relationship, the specially trained
‘Graye Maid’ departs the comfort and safety of Graye Manor and
begins her one year term of service with her new owner. She discovers
not just a different side of the BDSM lifestyle, but that people
exist in the ‘real world’ who are able to accept her as she is.
Included among them is Greg’s beloved younger sister, Melanie, who
longs to experience the life of a submissive but has hidden her
desires in the dangerous shadows of a local BDSM club.

As
her feelings for Greg deepen, Annie strives to please and be of
service to him, but secretly fears she cannot be everything he wants.
As time goes on, she questions her ability to trust and surrender to
his dark passions, and she is forced to face the fact that her dreams
of the ‘happily ever after’ she has always longed for might end
before their contracted year is up.

Is
Annie’s desire to serve enough to conquer her fears and become the
type of submissive that Greg needs, or will she be forced to make a
choice between the man she is falling in love with, and the hard
boundaries that she refuses to ignore?










BDSM/AP
lifestyler Breanna Hayse strives to give her readers truth and
reality of the BDSM/Age-Play/Total Power and Erotic Exchange
lifestyle.

Who
am I?
I'm
a native Californian gone 'wild', and had the opportunity to travel
the globe and discover the world through the eyes of both a Marine
Intelligence specialist and a BDSM lifestyler. I left the service to
go into hospice nursing and grief counseling, eventually working as a
marriage and family therapist for those involved in alternative
lifestyle development. This experience has allowed me to gain unique
inspiration for my books and offer realistic plots and relatable
characters.

In
2004, my husband, John, and I joined forces to work with both
submissives and dominants- teaching, training, listening and loving.
Our goal was to take the mystery and fear out of the lifestyle and
mentor people in safe, consensual and healthy relationships. 

My
first book, The Game Plan, was published in 2012 and opened the door
to the now-booming world of Age-Play literature. Since that time,
I've devoted my 'spare' time to writing, researching, community
involvement, and private and group pro bono counseling in deviant
behavior, alternative lifestyle, and addiction recovery.

I
was formally 'dungeon trained' as a Domme before discovering my
submissive side when I joined the service. My scenarios are pulled
primarily from either personal experience or observation, including
spending time in BDSM clubs as the safety/medical officer. My
multi-faceted background allows me to glean from many avenues and
give a unique and intelligent literary experience through elements of
fantasy and fiction. I also discuss the questions and psychology of
the lifestyle in a manner that is fun and informative, and based on
'the real deal.'

I
live with my husband, musician, and fellow-author, John Hayse, and
two border collies in southern California. We practice a 24/7 D&S
relationship with speckles of AP (and many trips to Build-A-Bear),
and happily spend every moment together that we can. My hobbies
include my puppies, hiding my vanilla salt-water taffy where John
can't find it, exotic art, collecting inspirational trinkets, and
developing my own paddle line. You can also see me as a featured
author/instructor in professional conference settings and as a
Sexpert for kinkyliterature.com.










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Cornered Magic by Charissa Dufour


Author: Charissa Dufour

Narrators: Janelle Tedesco

Length: 2 hours 41 minutes

Series: The Void Series, Book 1

Publisher: Charissa Dufour

Released: Nov. 20, 2018

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal


Sam, a half-fae Void, is ostracized by her own people, much less the humans who control her home - the Illinois Mystical Reservation. Packed into the Reservation with vampires, werewolves, faes, and mages alike, Sam does her best to travel below the radar, but when her only friend asks for her help, she can’t say no. Her work to solve a fae’s murder brings her to the forefront of vampire politics, and changes her life forever.




My journey to becoming a writer began in 8th grade when I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and pulled from school to recover. During this time, I was left alone for hours on end and it was then that I discovered new friends within the pages of books. I also learned the blessing of creating my own friends by writing down the stories that plagued my lonely mind--as demented as that sounds. Therefore at the ripe age of fourteen, I wrote my first novel. It sucked! But I kept going and now I am an Indie Author with numerous books out. I never imagined that first horrible novel about a man who crashlanded on his long-lost homeworld would turn into a lifelong passion.
I now live in Chicago, IL with my amazing husband and two rambunctious cats, Groot and Rocket.

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I grew up in a small town near Boston singing, dancing, acting and loving every minute of it! I received a BFA in Musical Theater from Boston Conservatory and have performed all over the world doing shows like Guys and Dolls in Europe and The Producers here in the States. But it was when I did the National Tour of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Ann-Margret that my life really changed. That was where I met my husband, playing fiddle in a whorehouse of all things. We have two beautiful sons now and live in the magical part of New York City that is also right on the beach. 

With two children, the touring show life no longer appealed to me so I looked to create new opportunities to use my skills and training. That was when I discovered audiobooks! My husband already had a recording studio in the garage and with my background in voice and speech, I took to it rather quickly. I love using my voice to tell an engaging story and taking on entirely different personas in the process. Working as an audiobook narrator I get to use so many of the skills I have learned as an actor and the imagination and stamina I have gained from being a mother. 

I also work as an actor in film, television and commercials. And just in case that isn't enough, I have recently jumped into the world of filmmaking. I’ve written, produced and starred in 3 short films and I find that creating my own work has been an overwhelmingly rewarding experience!

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 Cornered Magic is book 1 of The Void Series by Charissa Dufour. It s a short book but gives you in site on the key players of the series. It is what I would call a YA Vampire series. It is also a clean read, there is no sex, strong language and even the violence is understated. I did enjoy the story and will be waiting for book 2 to see where the series heads next. The ending does leave a bit of a cliffhanger which opens up multiple paths for this series.

Samantha Gollet is a half Fae Void. She lives on the Illinois Mystical Reservation, where all of the supernatural are made to live. There are Fae, mages, vampires, werewolves and more all crammed together on the reservation. her home life kind of sucks, her father wants nothing to do with her. She works 2 jobs to help the family out, one is a tour guide and the other is washing Cloth Baby Diapers by hand. Sam also has a unique power of being able to steel the powers of others which makes her community shun her, as well as a hidden power she doesn't want anyone to know about.

Sam's goal in life is to stay under the radar and live quietly. That is until her friend asks her to help find a missing friend Becky. Sam is then thrown into investigating Becky's murder after they find her dead. This draws her into dealing with the vampires as well since she believes they are who killed Becky.


I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Charissa Dufour. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.

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Charissa Dufour's Top 10 Perks of Being An Author

  1. Your office spans the four corners of world, with millions of coworkers, each crazier than the last. . .
  2. No one judges on how much coffee you drink
  3. Talking to yourself is a staff meeting
  4. Pajamas are workplace appropriate
  5. Staying up late to read is having a good work ethic
  6. Stalking people is “research”
  7. You can right-off the costumes you make/buy for cos-play/comic cons
  8. Collecting funny socks is useful for more than just Casual Fridays
  9. No one looks at you funny when you turn your blanket into a cape and swish it around your workplace
  10. Being a crazy recluse with ten cats is not only okay, it is encouraged

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The Other Side of Wrong by Christi Barth



Title: The Other Side of Wrong

Series: Bad Decisions #3
Author: Christi Barth
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Comedy
Release Date: March 5, 2019





Blurb


Jake McQuinn’s lived and loved the rock-star lifestyle. But a family
scandal ripped him away from his band and back home. Back to boredom, a
buttoned-up sham of a job, and a desperate need to whitewash his image. His
family’s pharmaceutical company could crumble without him. His band’s epic
comeback won’t happen without him. How’s he supposed to choose which one
to save?

Cassidy--just one name as befits one of the biggest pop stars on the
planet--has discovered the downside to fame. Finding a decent guy to date who
understands her demanding career and crazy schedule? Impossible. Until she
remembers the rocker who almost rocked her world a few years
ago…

Jake thought he walked away from her for all the right
reasons. Cassidy, however, intends to get him back. And she’s going to use his
band’s shot at redemption and rock legend status as leverage. If she convinces
him to date her again and drop the good guy routine? Even better.
Doing the right thing for everyone else feels so wrong for Jake. And making a
bad decision about hooking up with Cassidy could be the best thing yet…








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Excerpt

“It’s a blue moon rose. Because the chances of us getting together
again after Coachella? Well, it could only happen once in a blue moon.”
Her head canted toward him. Dampness at the corners of her eyes made
them shimmer. Guess it hadn’t been a stupid idea after all. She swiped at the
tears with long, glittery nails that made him think of champagne.
“This is the most romantic thing I’ve ever received. The most
thoughtful. Thank you, Jake.”
“Thank you for pushing your way back into my life.” They stood there,
staring at each other, for a long beat.
And then another. And another. The air was charged with…something.
Could she tell how hard—and how easy—it had been for him to make this gesture?
Could she tell that he never wanted this night to end?
Could she tell all the things Jake was tempted to say, but knew would
just make splitting up after the Garden a million times harder?
Cassidy’s whole body jerked, as if she’d needed to physically break
away from their long, deep, look. The tension also broke faster than a snapped
guitar string. In a teasing voice she asked, “Does this mean you’ve forgiven me
for that? For being so forward that day in your garage?”
“Come here and find out.” Jake backed across the living room of the
enormous suite. He put a deliberate swagger in his walk. Whatever had or hadn’t
just passed between them, he knew damn well what Cassidy wanted now. So, he
unbuttoned his shirt, a slow strip tease that didn’t need any music.
Cassidy followed, an extra swing in her sassy hips, too. Then she
stopped, right in the doorway, with one hand on the frame way above her head.
It lifted the hem of her dress high enough to show off the under curve of her
sweet, sweet ass. “Is that a bed? An actual bed? We’re going to have sex in a
bed?” She slowed the last three words down in exaggerated emphasis.
“I promised you a real date. Dinner, flowers, and now, yeah, sex in a
bed. We’re going old school tonight, Cass.”
“I like it.” She kicked off her high-heeled sandals to trail her
fingertips along the deep brown comforter on the king-sized bed. “What will we
do with all the extra room?”
“Don’t worry. I’ve got plans.”





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Author Bio


USA TODAY bestselling author Christi Barth earned a Masters
degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage. A love of
romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately she succumbed to her
lifelong love of books and now writes award-winning contemporary romance,
including the Naked Men and Aisle Bound series.



Christi can always be found either whipping up gourmet meals (for fun, honest!)
or with her nose in a book. She lives in Maryland with the best husband in the
world.


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Irresistible (Scandalous Series #2) by Ady Anes

Title: Irresistible
Series: Scandalous Series #2
Author: Ady Anes
Genre: New Adult/College Romance
Release Date: March 26, 2019
Cover Design: Pink Ink Designs



What happens when you can no longer resist the irresistible?


Jaxon Wright.

Valentino DeLuca.

The men vying for Carina’s attention and heart.

If things aren’t already complicated enough, Marco Soriano, Valentino’s business partner and best friend, throws a wrench in things.

Jaxon may be Mr. Wright, but he’s all sorts of wrong for Carina.

Jaxon on the other hand disagrees. Their chemistry is undeniable and explosive. He’s determined to win Carina back.

As great as Jaxon is in bed, Carina isn’t as willing to give her heart. Can Jaxon prove to be too irresistible and ultimately win her heart, regardless of the competition?

**Contains mature content. M/F/M action**






Irresistible - Carina


I slink into the passenger seat and watch Valentino disappear as Desirae drives away. "How was your weekend?" I decide to beat Desirae to the punch.

"I'm sure not as interesting as yours… But I did get laid so much that I needed a hot bath to soothe my lady bits... gotta abstain for a few days. Damn that man can fuck!"

I throw my head back laughing. It isn't often that Des can't keep up with a guy. She's usually complaining that they're done after five minutes and have completely neglected her. I'm starting to see a pattern her. MEN know how to please a woman. BOYS just aim to bust a nut.

"Unlike you" I playfully scoff, "Valentino took me out. He bought me some things and we had dinner at some nice place on Park Avenue."

Desirae bounces in her seat. "Oh, that hurt" she winces. She leans to the side and continues to drive in that position.

I scrunch my face at her. "Don't ask me to rub ointment on your shit! You need to learn your limits instead of letting the man fuck you into oblivion."

"Worth it" Desirae singsongs. "So..." she drawls, "Have you checked your phone all weekend?"

"I had to turn the damn thing off" I shake my head in disgust. "He finally decided to fucking start harassing me Saturday afternoon. He must remember something since this is the first time he’s tried reaching out to me in two weeks."

Desirae's face pinches like she's dying to say something but doesn't know whether to share it or not. "I'm sure whatever you want to say Des is already on this phone. Just spill it so that you can spare me the bullshit." I stare at the blinking red light letting me know I have all kinds of voicemail messages and unread text messages.

She exhales slowly causing my hackles to rise. Apparently, this is going to be big or bad, or both. What the hell did he do after we parted ways Friday evening?

"There are two things you should be aware of" Desirae begins, "The first is that there are social media pictures of you and Valentino leaving the club Friday night. Everyone's seen it and decided to call both of us about it."

My hands twitch wanting to pull up these so-called pictures. "Are they bad?" I quietly ask. Was I humping him in the parking lot or something? Are there cameras in his office? Why didn't he mention anything? Surely a man of his position would know what's out there posted about him.

"On the contrary... you two appear intimate, tasteful... Like a real couple. You make him look younger." Desirae laughs making me smile. Valentino isn't old, but he did confess that I'm the youngest woman he's ever been with.

"The other thing..." she hesitates. By the tension in her voice I know this is going to be bad. She parks the car at a nearby grocery store. Yep, really bad…. "Everyone's talking about Jaxon."

I arch my brows waiting for the rest. This isn't news. Where's she going with this? Desirae nods before continuing. "They say he banged that blonde bimbo he was feeling up Friday night."

I sigh not in the least bit surprised. Jaxon couldn’t mask the relief and irritation on his face when we'd "talked" during his drunken stupor. I doubt he even remembers the conversation.

"It gets worse" she hedges. Time to brace myself. "Apparently" she emphasizes the word, "It was so good that the bitch cried or passed out. That motivated the entire sorority to an orgy that featured Jaxon as the headliner. Word has it Pete and the other dickwads took advantage and partook in the sorority fuck-fest."

Aaannnddd whatever little hope I had left for Jaxon is gone… I swallow the bile threatening to climb up my throat. "Well, Jaxon Wright always goes big or goes home right?" I hate that my voice trembles. There should be nothing but disgust lacing every word. Just knowing he slept with that many girls in one night makes my skin crawl. I've allowed him to go bareback more than one. I make a mental note to get tested for every fucking thing under the sun after classes this week.

"For what it's worth I am sorry" Desirae whispers into the silence of the car.

A traitorous tear trickles down my cheek. "We both called it Des. This was just the kind of embarrassment I wanted to avoid when I left him the first time." What I would give to just be back in Valentino's condo away from all this drama. I lean my head back knowing I need to face this. I hand Desirae my phone so she can read the slew of text messages.






Ady Anes is a dutiful wife and mother in real life, but a dirty girl between the pages. Her love for reading transfers into her passion for writing. She always has stories floating in her head, ready to pour onto blank pages. Ady has a killer sweet tooth, loves music and sports, and names her kids and fur babies after fictional characters.




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