Weekend Sneak Peek: To Serve is Divine

To kick the weekend off in style, I have a sneak peek  at a new book.

To Serve is Divine, Book One in the Divine Trilogy, is scheduled to release the end of this month. 

I'm so very excited about this book, having known the author for quite some time. 

 To start us off, here's the summary: 

 Catherine O’Chancey is a reserved, demure, and graceful submissive. All traits she trained hard to enhance when she discovered the world of Dominance and submission in college. In an attempt to start fresh after the unexpected death of her last Dom, Catherine moves to Dallas, TX to escape the shroud of darkness he left behind in her life. She has tried to fight the need that resides deep within her to submit, but finally has to admit she can’t for it is not a choice, but part of who she truly is. After months of mental preparation, she ventures back into the lifestyle by attending a coveted open-night event at Dungeons and Dreams, an exclusive BDSM club.

 Is it fate or coincidence that Catherine garners the attention of one of the club’s board members who happens to be on the hunt for the perfect sub – a partner who enjoys receiving pain and pleasure as much as he enjoys doling it out?

 Jayden Masterson is many things: a firm Dom, a shrewd businessman, and a gentleman. What he isn’t, is someone who partakes in relationships outside of contractual ones with his multiple, uncollared, regular submissives. While he likes rough sex, he is not an animal, and can find pleasure only if it is consensual. What his harem is missing is a pain slut, could there be one in his future?

 Upon meeting Catherine, Jayden feels an instantaneous spark inside him that has him wanting to know not just her body, but her mind. He wants to unravel her mysteries and discover her secrets. Through pain can they find the pleasure they seek? Can part-time pain lovers find full-time fulfillment when it’s not in their contract?

Excited yet? You should be!

I've been privy to this book during the writing process, and R.E. has done an amazing job exploring the BDSM sub-culture. 

Now, on to the cover, created by the incomparable JC Clarke.

Simply breathtaking!  

The To Serve Is Divine blog tour will be taking place January 22 - February 5.

If you are interested in hosting a blog stop for this tour, please see details HERE

More about the author:

 

R.E. Hargrave is a fledgling author who has always been a lover of books and now looks forward to the chance to give something back to the literary community. 

She lives on the outskirts of Dallas, TX with her husband and three children.



Author Links

Facebook * Author Website * Twitter * Goodreads * Amazon * Barnes & Noble

Cover Reveal: Sugarplum Dreams

Are you ready for the reveal?  Sugarplum Dreams is book four of the Candy Collection anthology from Renaissance Romance Publishing. containing four romantic stories centered around the holidays. With stories from veteran authors Lisa Bilbrey and Michele Richard, and debuts from R. E. Hargrave and M. B. Feeney, readers are in for a wonderful holiday treat

A late night reunion on the beach, warm cookies fresh from the oven, the overwhelming world of online dating, and a one-night stand that changes of the lives of three people — Sugarplum Dreams, Book Four of the Candy Collection, wields a voyage of self-discovery, new beginnings, new loves, and admirable courage.

NOW - how about that cover?

 

Sugarplum Dreams in a word from the authors:

Lisa Bilbrey calls the collection: “Four amazing stories that will have you on the edge of your seat and begging for more.”

M.B. Feeney says, “Beaches, baking, blogs and babies — Sugarplum Dreams offers escapism for all romantics.”

R.E. Hargrave added, “Moonlit beaches, the London dating scene, broken eggs, and mistaken identity are the stepping stones to follow four distinct love stories that span months and years in Sugarplum Dreams, Book Four of the Candy Collection.”

Michele Richard said, “From beaches to bakeries, to babies, to dating blogs, this anthology has everything to fulfill those holiday romantic readers with delight!”

Sounds fabulous, doesn't it?  Sugarplum Dreams releases December 11th in ebook and print. Stay tuned for blog posts from each author and information on where to buy.

Hopefully, tomorrow I will have an update on my NaNo progress.  See y'all soon! Until next time - SMOOCHES!

The Stories of Sugarplum Dreams: The Roommates

Its the final day of individual reveals for the stories contained in Sugarplum Dreams, the newest anthology from Renaissance Romance Publishing.While last, this story is certainly not least. Take a peek at The Roommates by Michele Richard.  

Spring break changes everything for Daphne Hobbs. A one-night stand leaves her pregnant and alone. She soon discovers that the father is an identical twin, and she's unsure of which one turned her world upside down. She’ll be forced to share her apartment with them until she can discover the truth. Julius and Jordan Sweet share everything in their lives — almost to the point of living one life. Will Daphne uncover who’s the daddy?

 

Michele Richard is a familiar name at Renaissance Romance Publishing. Besides being one of the owners, this is her third short story in the Candy Collection, and she has also released several full length novels. Keep an eye out for more in the months ahead, with several of her sequels due to release next year. 

Old Man Winter has blown some more snow away from the Sugarplum Dreams cover! Check in tomorrow for a full cover reveal and a final wrap-up of all the stories.

The Stories of Sugarplum Dreams: Sugar & Spice

It's Day Three of the Sugarplum Dreams cover reveals, and today's story, Sugar & Spice is also from a new author. R. E. Hargrave is a name to watch in the year ahead, with three full length novels slated to be released in the next 18 months.

Lacey Harrison has been dealt an unexpected hand in life: being a single mom. With her father's help and that of the residents at Royal Hills Nursing Home, she thrives and goes on to become a successful baker. She is content with her life but knows that she and her daughter Candy are missing something. Will things change for the better when Trent Childress moves into town and adds some spice to her sugar?

 I'm looking forward to reading more of what R.E. Hargrave has for us in the future!

More of the Sugarplum Dreams cover is revealed below. Check back in tomorrow for a summary of the fourth story, and for a bit more of the snow to be blown away on the cover in the reveal banner. On Friday, a full cover reveal and a final summary of all the stories. Until then -- Smooches!

The Stories of Supgarplum Dreams: Right Click, Love

It's the second day of a week-long feature of cover reveals for the stories from Sugarplum Dreams, book four of the Candy Collection from Renaissance Romance Publishing. Today's story, Right Click, Love, is from up-and-coming author, M. B. Feeney.

Disheartened about not being able to find “Mr. Right” on the London dating scene, best friends Jodie Lynch and Louise Hewson create a blog to not only document their disastrous dates with the numerous “Mr. Wrongs” and “Mr. Okay-for-nows” but also to help those going through the same experiences and to see where they’re going wrong. How will they deal with everything the dating scene has to throw at them — planned or otherwise?

 

While Right Click, Love may be M. B. Feeney's first published story, I sincerely doubt it will be the last. Stay tuned for more from this talented author! 

More of the Sugarplum Dreams cover is revealed below. Check back in tomorrow for a summary of the third story, and for a bit more of the snow to be blown away on the cover in the reveal banner. Until then -- Smooches!