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Heart Thief by Claire Thompson

After a stint in the Army, Luke Malone finds himself far from his country roots, working casino security in Las Vegas. Just beginning to come to grips with his submissive side, he doesn’t stand a chance when powerful Houston millionaire Glenn Griffin sets his sights on the Texas cowboy.
After one hot night of instant connection, Glenn offers Luke a dream job and a lot more. However, all too soon Glenn tires of his latest boy toy. To clear the path for his next conquest, Glenn sends Luke on a business trip to an East Texas ranch in which he has an investment interest. There Luke meets Sawyer, a man with very different ideas about erotic submission and mixing pain with pleasure. In addition to bondage, suspension and whips, with Sawyer there is also tenderness, affirmation and a deep sensual bond like none Luke has ever experienced.
On his own path in search of meaning through spiritual D/s and erotic pain, Sawyer has had troubles of his own. With Luke, he embarks on a journey that opens both their worlds in ways neither had ever imagined. That is, until Glenn decides he wants his boy back. And what Glenn wants, Glenn gets.

 

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Cowboy Poet by Claire Thompson
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Tyler Sutton can run all he wants from his past, but he’s still got himself to contend with. Dark secret dreams of sexual submission continue to haunt the magazine reporter. The embers of his hidden yearnings burst into a bright flame of reality when Tyler meets Clint Darrow, the cowboy poet.

Clint, the foreman on a West Texas bull ranch, hides his dominant sensual nature behind the laconic, quiet persona of a true Texas cowboy. When the pair is thrown together in a search to uncover the culprit of a series of thefts at various local ranches, the connection is immediate and fierce. As they begin to explore their attraction for one another, Clint senses Tyler’s need for sexual surrender. Clint must exert every ounce of self control to keep from pushing Tyler too far, too fast. When passion overtakes caution, the firestorm of desire that erupts between them threatens to burn everything in its
path.

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Win Ebooks From Claire Thompson
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So Sorry this is coming in late but as they say better late than never ;) lol

Today’s Goodies will be offered to you by Claire Thompson and Romance Unbound  Publishing, which is Claire’s Publishing company for her independent novels!

So what are the goodies you ask?

2 winners will be drawn

One will receive an eBook download of their choice from Romance Unbound Publishing view catalog HERE.

The other will receive an eBook download of their choice from Claire’s back list view HERE.
How do you win easily enough all you have to do is answer 2 simple questions…


Question #1

What book is this the tag line for?  “Oh, what a tangled web we weave…”

The Answer for question one can be found HERE.


Question #2

Claire recently won an award for one of her books name the award and the book.

The Answer for Question two can be found HERE.


Leave your answers here along with your e-mail address and I will choose a winner at 12 am CST – Wednesday, September 22.

Comments have been set to moderation all comments will be released when I announce the winners. If you wish to leave a comment for the author leave a comment separate of  your answers and I will release it as soon as I can.

Good Luck

T

Safe In His Arms by Claire Thompson
Reviewed by Theresa

I was very much looking forward to Hank’s story. I was very curious to see how Claire was going to redeem what by the end of Wicked Hearts seemed to me an utterly unredeemable character. Hank was one of those characters you really love to hate.  So with that said, I did approach Safe In His Arms with a bit of trepidation but by the end was so in love with not just Russell but Hank as well.

I admit to having the niggling feeling that Hank caved a bit to quickly to Russell’s dominate nature. I think maybe I just wanted him to suffer just a bit more in the very beginning. I’ve been told I have a blood thirsty nature and well, Hank was a real bastard in Wicked Hearts. But I thought that the trials Hank went through not only redeemed but humanized Hank. It was not an easy journey for either Hank or Russell but by the end of the story I felt both were better for it.

There is so much more I want to say but I’m afraid to give to much of the story away so I will end by saying that Safe In His Arms is an excellent sequel and one I highly recommend, but you definitely need to read Wicked Hearts first to get the full effect of the story.


Theresa


Book Description: In this BDSM love story, the arrogant Hank is on a tough road to redemption. Offered the love of a true Dom, he will have to fall hard before he can hope to rise. Russell is used to comforting the lonely men who seek out his services, but he doesn’t count on his own powerful reaction to the handsome, difficult Hank Seeley.

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Safe In His Arms by Claire Thomspon

For those of us who have been patiently waiting for Hanks story from Wicked Hearts it is finally here head over to 1 Place For Romance and get your copy of Safe In His Arms today!

In this BDSM love story, the arrogant Hank is on a tough road to redemption. Offered the love of a true Dom, he will have to fall hard before he can hope to rise. Russell is used to comforting the lonely men who seek out his services, but he doesn’t count on his own powerful reaction to the handsome, difficult Hank Seeley.

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Heart of Submission by Claire Thompson


Heart of Submission by Claire Thompson is available for purchase at
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I don’t read much het romance these days and I was going to give Heart of Submission a pass. It didn’t scream at me at first, but I do read Claire Thompson so I picked it up. I have to say it is a definite winner!

One of the most romantic BDSM novels I have read, the relationship between Chase and Kate was heartwarming and the dynamics of the D’s relationship between the two was beautiful. I often find myself very uncomfortable reading an m/f BDSM book but I had none of those feelings reading Heart of Submission. This story shows a loving D’s relationship at its finest. I was so enthralled; I didn’t want to put the book down.

For those of you who love BDSM novels, I can tell you that Heart of Submission is a must read and for those not sure BDSM novels are for you, Heart of Submission would be a great starting point. Claire Thompson knows how to write a D’s relationship that leaves you wanting more.

Theresa
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Book Description: When Kate attends a BDSM weekend in the city, she falls too far, too fast, into an erotic submission that threatens to blow her safe little world apart. When the possibility of a loving exchange of power presents itself, will Kate find her way to the heart of submission?

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Now Available at 1 Romance Ebooks Heart of Submission by Claire Thompson

When Kate attends a BDSM weekend in the city, she falls too far, too fast, into an erotic submission that threatens to blow her safe little world apart. When the possibility of a loving exchange of power presents itself, will Kate find her way to the heart of submission?

Read an Excerpt Here

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Global Warming at its Hottest International Heat Celebrates One Year With a Blog Tour


Hard to believe it has been a year since a group of us got together with delusions of taking over the world and guess what we’ve done a pretty good job of doing just that ;) lol

The ladies of International Heat and a group of friends are celebrating our year in style by bringing you a contest full of goodies. Visit each website or blog and leave a comment or answer the question on each blog and you will be entered to win 1 of 4 prize packages to see all the goodies visit the International Heat blog.

Contest Runs March 13-17

In the mean time you can start Here…

I’ve thought awhile about what I’d like to share with you and decided on one of my favorite books of 2009 I have quite a few but the one I want to share with you is Texas Surrender by Claire Thompson if you love m/m with a mix of BDSM you’re going to love Texas Surrender.

**Tell me your favorite book or genre**


When JD Reed shows up at the Circle R horse ranch, Avery Dalton is fully prepared to hate his guts. Tapped by his aunt to help out at the horse ranch, the greenhorn thinks he can just step in and run the show, but Avery’s not having any. JD’s got a line on Avery’s secret, though barely acknowledged need to be sexually dominated, A loner used to making his own way, Avery’ll be damned before he submits to the arrogant Yankee.


JD Reed can never resist a challenge, and Avery Dalton is no exception. Determined to seduce and claim the tattooed, tough guy, JD teases and taunts his prey until he goes too far. In a battle of wills that turns physical, the sexual tension seething just below the surface explodes like a Texas tornado that sweeps them both off their feet.


To read my review and a semi-erotic excerpt of Texas Surrender click HERE

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Blog tour (you don’t need to go in order, but you do need to comment at ALL of them to be eligible for a prize.)

Mari Carr

Desiree Holt

Viv Arend

Pearl’s World of Romance

Jambrea Jo Jones

Z.A. Maxfield

J.R. Patrick

Carol Lynne

Jayne Rylon

Lexxie Couper

Dawn Montgomery

Valerie Tibbs

Larissa Ione

eBook addict

Amanda Young

Rhian Cahill

Nicole Austin

Jess Dee

Selena Illyria

Lila Dubois

Solitary Knights of Pelham Bay: Startdust Reviewed by Theresa


Stardust is now available of purchase at 1 Place For Romance

Stardust fourth in The Solitary Knights of Pelham Bay series by Claire Thompson a romantic tale that is a great example of can’t see the forest for the trees. Gordon has been in love with high school friend, now big time movie star Ben for so long that he can’t see the real person behind the star.

I thought Gordon was a bit of a doormat in the beginning but that was really part of his charm and hey if… oh… say Hugh Jackman was in my bed I’d probably be a doormat too ;) Gordon more than redeems himself in the end after finally opening up his eyes and see what is right in front of him.

I’ve loved this series from the beginning and Stardust was no different quick easy and romantic read. If you haven’t already bought your copy of book 4 Solitary Knights of Pelham Bay: Stardust head over to 1 Romance Ebooks and buy your copy today.

Theresa
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Book Description: Gordon finds himself in a position to save his old lover from a fiasco that could ruin the movie star’s career. Dennis, secretly in love with his best friend, Gordon, allows himself to be drawn in to Ben’s seduction. When events collide to reveal Ben’s true colors, Gordon’s heart is trampled in the process, and it’s left to Dennis to pick up the pieces.

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Solitary Knights of Pelham Bay: Switching Gears By Claire Thompson

Book 3 in Claire Thompson’s Solitary Knights of Pelham Bay series is here – head over to 1 Place For Romance and download your copy today!!


Jack told himself love was for losers, but what he really needed was someone strong enough to show him the truth. Marcos Savakis has spent years training subs, his heart insulated from the process. At the request of a friend, he accepts a new charge to train. The man he discovers waiting on his knees is the last person he expected, and the first person to touch his heart.

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The Solitary Knights of Pelham Bay: A Test of Love by Claire Thompson

A Test of Love by Claire Thompson is available at 1 Place For Romance.

If you’re like me and like to ring in your New Year snuggled at home with a good book I recommend grabbing a copy of A Test of Love by Claire Thompson. This book has it all a semi new relationship, hot sex and intrigue, all packed into one great romance.

A Test of Love is book 2 in The Solitary Knights of Pelham Bay and although you don’t really need to read book one this one does stand on its own quite nicely – you would better understand the story behind why Ryan decided to reconnect with Tom after so many years Book 1 Finding Chandler, so head over to 1 Place For Romance and download both books today and ring in the New Year right!!

Theresa

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Book Description:

When Ryan and Tom reconnect after fourteen years apart, the heat between them is instant. But their fledgling relationship is tested when both receive hate-filled notes, warning each man to stay away from the other. When the warnings turn to violence, can the relationship survive?

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T’s Top Three

Head over to International Heat and check out my Top Three reads for 2009.

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Solitary Knights of Pelham Bay: Finding Chandler By Claire Thompson Reviewed by Theresa



Claire Thompson’s Christmas gift to her readers is an very romantic short story about finding that one lost love from your past and seeing if maybe just maybe there is a future.

Eric has just been challenge.d to find that one man from his past, the only problem is that Eric didn’t leave that one relationship in the healthiest of terms, winning back Chandler isn’t going to be as easy as he had hoped. Chandler is older and not just a little bitter at the way Eric left him. Will Eric find his way past the wall that Chandler has erected save his heart? Download your copy and find out it free!

This is a very well thought out story, just long enough to answer all the questions, give you the Happily Ever After and just short enough to be a great midnight snack!

Theresa

Book Description:

The Solitary Knights is a club for the romantically disinclined—until they start musing on love lost. So begins the tales of the Solitary Knights. What will they find on their adventures into the past? Stop by Pelham Bay Pub to hear their stories. Book 1: The man Eric discovers isn’t the boy he left behind so long ago… Will finding Chandler mean finding love at last?

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Texas Surrender by Claire Thompson Reviewed by Theresa

Claire Thompson does it again. In my opinion, she outdid herself with Texas Surrender—it is definitely my new favorite. To quote a line from the book, this story is “hotter than a fresh jalapeño.” I was enthralled from beginning to end; I could not put the book down. I got the tingles, and you can’t give a book a better recommendation that.
JD Reed knows what he wants and he isn’t afraid to go after it. What he wants is Avery Dalton. One look and JD knows just what Avery needs, even better than Avery does.
Of course, one look at JD and Avery immediately brushes him off as nothing more than a useless city boy. But Avery can’t explain away how the man makes him feel with his not-so-subtle remarks about ropes and whips making it very hard for Avery to concentrate on his job. He has an even harder time coming to terms with why the thought of JD tying him up and dominating him turns him on so much. He is not a “sissy boy” and no man is going to dominate him. The relationship between these two men heats up pretty quickly and quite literally, sets the place on fire.
I would not classify this book as BDSM light nor would I call it hard-core. It falls somewhere in between, but it is a romance, through and through.

Texas Surrender is available at 1 Place For Romance, so head over their to buy your copy. You’re not going to want to miss this one, I promise.
Theresa
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Book Description:
When JD Reed shows up at the Circle R horse ranch, Avery Dalton is fully prepared to hate his guts. Tapped by his aunt to help out at the horse ranch, the greenhorn thinks he can just step in and run the show, but Avery’s not having any. JD’s got a line on Avery’s secret, though barely acknowledged need to be sexually dominated, A loner used to making his own way, Avery’ll be damned before he submits to the arrogant Yankee.
JD Reed can never resist a challenge, and Avery Dalton is no exception. Determined to seduce and claim the tattooed, tough guy, JD teases and taunts his prey until he goes too far. In a battle of wills that turns physical, the sexual tension seething just below the surface explodes like a Texas tornado that sweeps them both off their feet.

Source: Received from author for review


Excerpt
“JD, you up there, honey? Avery’s ready to show you around.”
JD took the stairs two at a time, buttoning his denim work shirt as he went. LuAnn was standing in the front hall, looking small and older than her fifty-eight years. She gestured toward the front door. “Avery’s outside.”
Out on the porch, Avery slouched, his face partially obscured by the cowboy hat tilted low over his forehead.
He had one foot up against the porch railing, the very picture of a cowboy in repose.
He straightened up when JD approached, disapproval radiating from him like a shimmering mirage. With a grunt, he turned and moved down the porch stairs, looking back with a scowl. “You comin’?”
No hello, no welcome, no nothing. JD shrugged. He enjoyed a challenge, and this guy was going to be one, no question about it.
They walked down the gently sloping hill from the house to the stable and pens, Avery slightly ahead of JD, who made no effort to catch up. Avery was wearing a black T-shirt that hugged his broad shoulders and strained at his bulging biceps. JD liked watching Avery’s ass move, and his cock stirred at a fantasy of pushing the cowboy down right there on the dirt road and taking him like a stallion takes a mare.
JD followed him into the main pen, letting the gate latch click shut behind him. “How many horses we got on the ranch these days?” he asked, mainly to make conversation as they walked into the barn.
With a slight toss of his head, Avery answered, “We have fourteen horses right now. The General is our breeding stallion. We have four mares, two geldings, two fillies and three yearlings. Plus Smokey, here.” He gestured toward Macy’s stall and the colt greedily sucking its mother’s teat.
Avery turned toward the pair, his features softening into a gentle smile that made him look suddenly very young. “How old are you?” JD asked without thinking.
The scowl returned as Avery faced him, though it didn’t diminish how good looking the cowboy was. He had dark eyes set in a tanned, angular face with prominent cheekbones and several days dark stubble over a firm jaw. His nose was snub, which made him look younger than perhaps he was, and his hair was black and straight, cut short. He wasn’t tall, maybe only five foot, nine, but every inch of that appeared to be solid muscle.
“I’m old enough to know better,” Avery snapped.
“Yeah? And just what do you know?” JD rejoined.
“I know I’ve got a ranch to run, and no time to stand around chit-chattin’. So I’ll just ask you straight out—you have much experience working around horses?”
JD shrugged. “Some, I guess. I spent a bunch of summers here when I was a teenager. I rode a lot. I helped out some. I’m sure I can learn quick. I mean, how hard can it be?”
Avery shook his head, not replying. He walked past two horses to the last stall, in which stood a regal looking animal, with large bones, a well defined neck and a beautiful coat of pure white, her mane silver in the slanting sunlight.
“Kassie’s in heat,” Avery said. “I’m going to mate her and the General today, if she’ll cooperate.” JD looked at the mare, who was pawing anxiously at the dirt, her tail flicking and eyes rolling.
“She looks agitated.”
“Yeah. Normally she’s sweet as can be. Till the PMS gets her.”
“PMS? Horses get that?”
“Pouty Mare Syndrome.”
JD laughed. “So what’s the procedure? You just put ‘em in a pen and let nature take its course?”
“Sometimes we do, but not Kassie. She’s a kicker. She ‘bout killed the General the last time he tried to mount her. The union was, uh, not successful.”
“So you’re gonna tie her down? Force her to submit?” JD said the words lightly, but he was watching Avery carefully for any reaction to the purposefully provocative words.
Avery angled his body away. “Something like that,” he replied, his voice devoid of emotion. He entered Kassie’s stall, approaching her slowly, his voice soothing and calm. He stroked her mane with one hand, while slipping the halter over her nose with the other.
Gently, he led the skittish mare out of the stall. “You can muck her stall while she’s in the mating pen. You do know how to much a stall, don’t you? Everything you need’s in the tack room.” He gestured toward the side building that was attached to the stable and, without waiting for a reply, walked out, leading Kassie behind him.
JD knew this was his first test. He headed toward the tack room, where he retrieved a pitchfork, a stable broom, a shovel and a wheelbarrow. He found some work gloves and put them on.
He could see by the patterns in the bedding that Kassie was restless—it was mostly pushed to the walls, the center nearly bare of straw. Working quickly, he scooped out the soiled bedding and manure, pushing the clean straw to one side. The wheelbarrow was nearly full by the time he was done.
Wheeling it to the manure pile, he saw Avery leading a bay stallion from the stable on the other side of the mating pen. He was a beautiful animal, with a coat of dark mahogany, his mane and tail black.
Kassie was standing by the fence, and upon closer inspection, JD saw she was tethered there, her back legs hobbled with rope. She was pawing the dirt with her front paws, turning back to gaze balefully at the General as he was led into the pen.
JD hurried back inside, eager to finish the stall before the action started. Retrieving fresh straw from the loft, he scattered it on the clay floor, blending it with what clean bedding remained.
He glanced at the wheelbarrow, telling himself he’d hose it down and put away the cleaning equipment later. He strode toward the mating pen, moving to stand beside Avery who was leaning against the outside of fence.
“Hey,” JD said, coming to stand beside him.
Avery grunted a greeting without turning to look at him. He was focused on the horses. The General was sniffing at Kassie’s tail. She tossed her silver mane and whinnied as she pulled against her restraints.
All at once the bay reared up on his hind legs, his huge, erect cock pointing like a divining rod toward the tethered mare. Falling against her, he maneuvered himself to enter her while she jerked and shimmied beneath him in a futile effort to dislodge him.
Leaning his long, powerfully-muscled neck over hers, he bit down, and Kassie stilled. Both men watched the stallion’s thrusting movements. JD glanced sidelong at Avery, wondering what it would be like to bind his ankles to the fence like Kassie’s, pulling the rope up between his legs and using it like a bridle to rein him in while he fucked him standing up.
JD moved closer to Avery, so close their shoulders were touching. Avery didn’t move away. JD could feel the electricity shooting between them like a lightning storm. If he’d dared, he would have pulled Avery close then and there and yanked down his jeans.
Instead, his eyes fixed on the mating animals, he said softly, “Imagine it, Avery. Imagine being tied down like that and taken against your will. What’s that like, do you ever wonder? What it would feel like to be bound, helpless in your restraints while someone used you for his pleasure?”
He knew he was going over the line with a man he barely knew, but his gut told him Avery would respond, based on his reaction to the pain comment the night before. JD’s cock was itching for attention and the image of Avery, kneeling right there and then to service him, only made it harder. JD couldn’t help the smile that curled onto his lips when he glanced down at Avery’s crotch, which left no question as to the effect his questions had had upon him.

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Wicked Hearts by Claire Thompson Reader Reviewed By Theresa

Wicked Hearts by Claire Thompson can be purchased at 1 Place For Romance

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Claire definitely out did herself with this one! I can’t quite decide if this is my new favorite or not hmm… maybe I will just have to have two Claire Thompson favorites:) lol

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Wicked Hearts is a definite must read while I thought it started off just a bit slow Claire more than made up for it, she keeps us hopping, hoping and cussing the whole time! Grab a box of Kleenex and a bag of ice sit back for an enjoyable can’t put down book of love, lust and deceit.
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The quote “Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive” could not describe this book any better.

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You will spend your time alternately cussing Reese and rooting for him at the same time.
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Don’t miss yet another awesome read by Claire Thompson buy it today at 1 Place For Romance

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Book Description:

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“Oh, what a tangled web we weave…”

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Reese and Hank are used to taking what they want, just because they can. What begins as a cynical seduction heats into dangerous desire, threatening to shatter more than one heart in this tale of love and betrayal

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Win an eBook from Claire Thompson

Hi All Claire is guest blogging todoy at Rainbow Reviews for the Rainbow Reviews 2009 Author Extravaganza! Here is what Claire has to say to all her readers…

Claire Says:

You guys are probably already aware of the exciting Rainbow Review’s 2009 Author Extravaganza! All month long various authors will be holding one contest after another on the Rainbow Reviews blog. (see details here)

TODAY IS CLAIRE THOMPSON’s DAY!

You need to go over there and check out the blog – click here to go to RR Blog There is a question in the blog I have posted for today. You need to answer the question correctly to be in the running for the prize! You answer by commenting – the comments won’t show till tomorrow, so don’t worry about giving it away to others.

Good Luck Everyone!!

(Note leaving a comment on my blog won’t enter you in the contest you must go to RAINBOW REVIEWS)

My version of the Carol Lynne Weekend (very long)

My week in Kansas was so much fun I wanted to share with you.
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Don’t forget to leave comments on this post and all the other ones and you can be entered in the contest for the goodie bag from the weekend – I’m sorry it took so long blogger hasn’t been allowing me to upload all my pictures, I was having to do so much a day and than save it go back the next day – blogger hates me:( lol
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I already shared Wednesday with you, I went over to Carol’s where I finally got to mean Theresa A., Carol, Todd and Kaenar Langford made us the best spaghetti dinner I have ever had!! Thank you again Kaenar. YOu can see picutes HERE
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Thursday we spent running around taking care of last minute things for the weekend shopping for goodies for the goodie bags and then we spent the evening stuffing those goodie bags, the nicest treat of Thursday was getting to meet Susie who is just as sweet in person as she is on line and finally meeting Sunny aka Lynn Cash/Cash Cole she is a riot, Sunny and I are new friends and I hope we get to be old friends.
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Sunny
aka Lyn Cash/Cash Cole and Bobby Cole

Carol has her back to the camera moving left to right

me, Sunny, her daughter in law, Todd, Susie, Theresa A.

Carol Lynne

Friday started out early I headed over to Carol’s where we packed up my car and Carol’s SUV and headed for the hotel not all of us could check in right away so we congregated in Carol’s room and met everyone as they trickled in Carol’s family and Susie helped out quite a bit by doing some airport and bus station runs, taking some of the stress off of Carol (I am directionally challenged which is why I didn’t volunteer for any of these runs – lol). Claire Thompson finally arrived I really wasn’t stalking the front desk waiting for her to arrive I really wasn’t I swear it. I saved that privilege for Amanda Young who didn’t arrive until late that night and I than finally got to meet my friend and her husband John we drove around Olathe for a bit trying to find a place to sit down eat and have a drink but sadly the gods weren’t with us and we settled on Burger King and chatting back at the hotel – but that is actually jumping way ahead of the evening. Claire is so sweet and cute I know she is rolling her eyes as she is reading this but I speak only the truth Claire has been a friend for just under a year and it was so good to finally meet her in person and give her giant bear hug!

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Friday’s entertainment was a cookout on the patio at the hotel, Carol’s sister grilled hotdogs and hamburgers for us and they were very good she cooked the hamburgers to perfection! It was an enjoyable evening just getting to know everyone finally putting faces to names getting to know our internet friends a bit more personally.
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Rhonda (Carol’s sister)

Sunny, Theresa A., T, Amanda Kelly, Claire

Susie, Jaimee, Silver

Claire Thompson and Susie

J.P. Bowie, Bobbie Jamison, Kate Sinks (aka Trina Lane)

Silver, Todd, Rhonda, Julie, Carol
As the evening started to close down and some headed to their rooms, I took Sunny back to Carol’s house she was Dudley sitting for the weekend. When I came back I went to say goodnight to Theresa A. and Claire Thompson who were roommates and perfect for each other as they were early to bed and early to rise ladies and then I headed down to Carol’s room where the party had moved after the cookout was over. Silver had broke out her computer (did I mention is short and cute and when I say short I do meant short I’m 5 foot flat and Silver is shorter than me so the Silverpixies is an apt name for our little Silver – I wuv you Silver – lol) Silver had broke out her computer and was sharing her wealth of sexy men with J.P., Todd and the ladies, so to say I could hear them before I even turned the corner to Carol’s hall is an understatement but they were having fun I asked if Silver’s computer was overheating and was told no but J.P. was J LMAO but just in case Phil is reaAlign Leftding this J.P. was being a really good boy I promise ;) After this the conversation kind of went downhill but what do you expect when you stick that many woman in one room not even the presence of Todd and J.P. could make us behave of course they weren’t really trying to steer the conversation into a more appropriate direction. The party finally split up and we all headed to our own rooms.

Kate, Silver, J.P., Jaimee, and Todd

Kaenar, Kate, Silver and J.P.

Kelly arrived late in the evening Friday

Jamiee was supposed to room with Kimberly but at the last minute Kimberly couldn’t make it so I became Jamiee’s new roommate which enabled my being able to stalk the front desk waiting for Amanda, Her and Husband John arrived at 10:30. Amanda invited me to go get something to eat with her and her husband I asked Jamiee if she wanted to go with us but she decided to head off to bed and I went up to meet Amanda and her husband and after a grabbing a bite at Burger King we headed back to their room where we chatted for awhile John is a great husband, he is very supportive of Amanda in her career and that makes him tops in my book!
Jamiee my roomie

Amanda and John

I finally had to head to bed all three of us were tired and the day was going to start early for us, Author Jenna Byrnes and Bobbie Russell arrived Saturday I had been talking to Jenna via e-mail for awhile I wanted to get a signed copy of her two Cattle Valley stories for my mother, she was very sweet I hope I get to meet her again next year!

Jenna Byrnes and me

Bobbie Russell

See pictures taken before we went to the movie theater HERE
Saturday was pretty loose until noon when we all headed over to The Fork and Spoon the coolest theater I have ever been to with reclining chairs tables and our very own waiter who took our orders and delivered our food I ordered popcorn and Jr. Mints (although there were lots of choices but I kept mine simple I knew there was barbeque on the menu later in the evening) the popcorn was delivered in a very large nice bowl with butter on the side so I sat back enjoyed my popcorn and The Proposal with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds it was an extremely funny and enjoyable movie you get to see sexy Ryan hot and sweaty without a shirt on that was worth the whole price of admission but the movie was very good if you haven’t seen it yet put it on your list.
J.P. Bowie, Carol, Todd, Silver, Susie

Jenna Byrnes and Bobbie Russell

Theresa A. and Claire Thompson

That evening we all drove over to Carol’s where dinner was catered by a local BBQ place in Olathe and we again sat around eating and talking , we had an even larger group Saturday as lots of other people arrived Saturday morning.

J.P., Silver and Kelly
L to R ( Amanda Young, Carol, Silver, J.P. Bowie, Kelly)

Carol holding the hat for J.P to choose one of his winners
Silver hugging her books, Kelly

We had lots of prizes to give away that evening. The first prize was a computer bag full of books from most all the authors that were there and a gift certificate for Spa finders and Amanda Kelly was the lucky winner of that loot, lots of print books were given away by all the authors Amanda Kelly won another small tote with books from Lyn Cash/ Cash Cole and other small goodies (Way to go Amanda have you managed to come down form that high yet? lol) Todd won a gift certificate to TEB and Kate Sinks won the gift certificate to ARe my name was drawn first but sadly I had to pass that one up I’m sure Lori James from ARe would have thought it a bit funny had I won the gift certificate I asked her to donate ;) *shucks* Theresa A. had won a few of the print books being given away and she also won the small pedicure gift bag and yes I did win something and I couldn’t be happier I got a Microsoft 2007 Office Home and Student addition Yay I can now do tract changes and leave notes when I beta read!! Thank you to the wonderful person who donated those I wish I could remember your nameL There were two of these but in my excitement I can’t remember who won the other one.
Amanda Kelly with the grand prize of the evening
some of the goodies in tote bag Amanda won
Amanda with her second win of the night
Silver
After all the prizes were given away we again paired off into groups. I got to know J.P. better I really wanted to pack him up and bring him home with me but I’m sure his partner Phil might have objected when J.P. didn’t return home and I’ve been informed the claiming and keeping of authors only works only works in the cyber world ;) but I really enjoyed talking with J.P. learning more about the authors I read is always enjoyable to me I teased Claire and J.P. saying I was going to bronze my car seats and sell my car on eBay saying J.P. Bowie and Claire Thompson rode in my car *squee* (Just kidding guys, my fan girl moment over with). As we headed back to the hotel that night everyone was following me and this gave John Amanda’s husband the laugh for the day as I said yes I know where I’m going everyone can follow me and the first thing I do is miss a turn but in my defense it was my passengers fault they distracted me talk of old tv shows that is my story and I’m sticking to it!
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Most of us headed off to our own rooms when we got back to the hotel but some of us gathered out on the patio for awhile and then a few us went back to Jamiee and my room for awhile, but most had to leave early the next day so we called it a night. Sunday was filled with more running getting people things back to Carol’s house and other people off to the airport and bus stations. After this was done Kaenar wanted to go to Kansas Sampler for postcards and other Kansas souvenirs and Best Buy where she bought one of the mini computers the toy top on my Christmas list *waah* we had a nice time even if I did manage to receive my second ouch for the vacation I tripped in a rather large dip in the curb and scraped my leg up and bruised the other I already had an ingrown toenail that had been giving me fits all weekend so this was insult to injury I have never been able to go on a vacation of any kind no matter how long or short and come out of it unscathed I’m cursed I tell you cursed.
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The weekend was over and it was in my opinion a awesome success, it was fun and informal more personal and I think that was what made it so much fun, I was very glad I got to go it was so much fun – I finally headed back to my sisters later that evening because my dad was driving into town and my sister was cooking dinner (but that is a different story – lol) I did make it back over to Carol’s Tuesday night for a short visit and to reassure Kaenar that I would be back early the next morning to take Kaenar to the airport one of my birthday gifts was a Garmin GPS navigator it made the trip to and from the airport very painless so I got to enjoy the last of my time with Kaenar and not worry about if I was making the right turns here and there.
I hope I get to meet everyone again next year and hopefully some new faces too.
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Well that is the LONG version of the Carol Lynne Reader/Writer weekend are you all still awake? Now I know a lot of you are wondering about the goodie bag I will leave the contest open until Wednesday Auguust 12, and announce the winner Friday August 14th.
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In the goodie bag are goodies from most of the authors that were at the weekend some of it signed, bookmarks, pens and pencils, magnets a water bottle and tape measure form Amanda Young, both the gold and silver packs of Ellora’s Cave playing cards these cards for those not familiar have the covers of various EC authors on them – in the silver deck Claire Thompson, Kaenar Langford, Brynn Paulin and Carol Lynne each signed their cards. So one lucky commenter will win this bag full of goodies
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Good Luck!

Ok just a tease:)

I’m off to birthday shop but I thought I’d stop in really quick like with just a tiny tease of the weekend :) a few pictures with me and some of the authors, I guess you could call this my fan girl moment ;) lol
Kaenar Langford (isn’t she gorgeous?)
Claire Thompson *Squee*
(can I keep her mom.. huh.. huh.. pretty please?)

J.P. Bowie -

It was a great weekend all around I am so happy I decided to go It was SO much fun!! Next year is marked on the calendar already!!

Don’t forget to leave comments to be entered in the contest for the goodie bag from the weekend!

New Blog Contest Claire Thompson

Hey everyone just a quick heads up Claire Thompson now has a blog with minimal cussing :) lol – she got it up and running on Saturday and she is having a contest.

If by August 15, 2009 Claire has 50 followers one of those followers will receive a signed paperback of their choice from her back list including Submission Times Two (which should be available in print anyday now)

Spread the word send your friends!!!

Check out Claire’s Blog for all the details and be sure to follow her MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW PUBLICLY SO SHE KNOWS WHO YOU ARE

CONTEST INFORMATION

Alternative Treatment by Claire Thompson Available Today at Amber Allure

Clarie Thompson has an new story out today at Amber Allure Alternative Treatment. I can tell you this is an awesome read and should be on everyone must read list!


Mark Harrison has exactly what Nolan Daniels wants—his signature on a sign-in sheet. Even better that Mark is gay and seriously good-looking. Nolan’s got these one hundred hours of community service nailed, just as soon as he nails the handsome doctor. It’s his pride that takes a hit when Mark rejects his advances in no uncertain terms. What else did Nolan expect from a man of privilege? Certainly not that Nolan would want Mark more than he wanted Mark’s signature.

Mark’s the good boy who always plays by the rules, always does what’s expected of him…and secretly chafes at the restrictions of his straight-laced life. Now he’s faced with the leather-jacketed bad boy who arouses the closeted Mark more than he wants to admit. A man he can’t resist. A man who helps him admit other things about his not-so-perfect life.

It’s time to take a stand. Time to burst the protective bubble each has built around himself in his own way. Little do they realize that moving forward could also cause them to lose each other and the love that has grown between them.

5000+ Hits Contest Day 14 Claire Thompson

Happy Father’s Day to all the father’s out there!

The final day has arrived.

Claire Thompson is offering one winner their choice of one of her ebooks. If you would like to be entered to win an ebook of your choice from Claire, as well as one final entry in the grand prize drawing. Tell me which book of Claire’s this line is from… The answer can be found at http://clairethompson.net and is one click away from the homepage.

“No, Sir,” I whispered, feeling my breath catch in my throat. He looked so handsome, so stern standing there, tapping the ruler against the top of his chair.

If you wan to keep up to date on Claire’s new release’s join her news letter by e-mailing her at
Claire@Clairethompson.net and ask to be put on her newletter, and earn 5 extra entries into the grand prize drawing.

Join Claire’s yahoo group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clairethompson/ to talk with Claire and other Claire Thompson addicts as well as have the inside scoop on, what Claire is working on, contests, excerpts, real time chats.

Comments are on moderate and will be released at the end of this conest.

REMEMBER YOU CAN STILL ENTER THE CONTESTS UNTIL MONDAY JUNE 22, 2009. AT WHICH TIME ALL CONTEST WILL OFFICALLY BE CLOSED. WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN AND ANNOUNCED ON June 23rd or 24th.

Good Luck!

BONUS ENTRIES WITH A TWIST

I’ve posted four new reviews to my blog tonight, leave a comment and earn an extra entry for each. But this time you can decide if you’d like to use your bonus entries for the grand prize or one of the individual contest prizes – Just tell me in your comment which contest you want your entry to be applied to.

Have you read any of these four books yet I’d love to know what you thought of them.

Here are the Direct Links to all 4 reviews

Submission Times Two by Claire Thompson
Extinction by Carol Lynne
Chasing Smoke by K.A. Mitchell
Sancturay Lost by Moira Rogers


REMEMBER you can still enter all the contest until June 22, 2009
http://ebookaddict2.blogspot.com/search/label/5000%2B%20Contest

All comments are on moderation. I will release all answers at the end of the contest, so please don’t leave repeating comments/answers because you don’t see your comment right away. If you have any comments or questions for the authors please leave a comment separate of your answers and I will release it as soon as I can.

Submission Times Two by Claire Thompson Reader Reviewed by Theresa

Submission Times Two once again Claire Thompson tests the bounds of my comfort zone and comes out the winner. Of course this was m/m/m so of course I was going to read it no doubt about it, and all I can say is wow, extremely hot and in my opinion sweet, but not for the faint of heart. This isn’t by any stretch of the imagination Light BDSM, but not what I’d call hard core either. It will definitely test the bounds of your acceptance. But still when it comes down to the end this is a romance and a very good one at that!!

If your up for the challenge I very much recommend this book you can’t go wrong with Claire Thompson especially when she is in the zone and she was definitely in the zone!!
Submission Times Two can only be found at 1 Place For Romance so hurry over and download your copy today. Enjoy I did!!


Theresa

Authors Blurb:

Ethan and Cam are in love. There’s just one small problem—they’re both subs. Enter Maestro, a Dom with secrets of his own. Can two subs submit to a man who would claim not only their bodies, but their hearts and minds? Or will the intensity of a D/s ménage break their world apart?

READ EXCERPT ONLINE

Click Here To Buy Submission Times Two


Odd Man Out by Claire Thompson Reader Reviewed by Theresa

Odd Man Out by Claire Thompson can be purchased at Jasmine Jade or Ellora’s Cave.

Claire Thompson delivers a funny, sad, angry story. Ben is trying to move on from a possessive ex-lover and finds it a little harder then he had thought it would be.

When Ben meets David and tries to start a relationship with him his ex-boyfriend Carl has other ideas he is determined that Ben is still in love with him, which leads to an obsession that quickly becomes very dangerous for all involved.

Can Ben and David manage to find happily ever after or will Carl’s anger and possessiveness tear them apart forever?

This story will hit all your emotional buttons and then some!

Theresa

Author’s Blurb:

Attending a wedding with his ex-lover wasn’t the smartest thing Ben had ever agreed to do since Carl could really be a horse’s behind, but one look at David, the groom’s best man, and he was willing to change his mind. The man was sex personified and it was apparent he was used to conquering his lovers with his masculine appeal and confident, sexy manner.

David is an actor-model, happy to play the scene, definitely not looking for love. Ben is a New York stock research analyst, more than likely a man interested in a discussion of stock-market trends, the latest high-finance maneuvers or who was embezzling from whom. David was willing to play since Ben’s looks intrigued him but he didn’t see anything in the future for them. They were worlds apart, right?

Wrong. Ben and David fall for the intoxicating allure of hot, steamy nights neither can resist nor control. Too bad Carl decides he’s not ready give Ben up to David. If he can’t have him, no one will.

Getting to know author Claire Thompson


Hello faithful readers have I ever told you how much I love you all for making my blog such a hit!! Well I do! SO THANK YOU YOU’RE WONDERFUL!!!

ok mushy moment over:-) lol

Today over at International Heat I am interviewing my friend and a favorite author Claire Thompson when you get a chance stop over and read all about Claire’s newest release Two Loves For Alex, her favorite authors, books and who she’d like to meet.

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!

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