Celebrating

I hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year's Eve.

Almost There

I have finally made some progress with my writing. These projects should have been completed months ago, but unfortunately, life got in the way. Now I'm back on track and the words are flowing once again.

Updated Website

I finally got around to updating my website. I've added some new features.  It took two days, but I'm pleased with it. Let me know what you think.

Beautiful Holiday

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. I spent the day enjoying the company of friends and eating plenty of special treats.

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas. 

Hugs,

Kira

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New Goals!

Besides the books I am currently working on, I have decided to write a new short story every month. The folder of notes I found in my office has set my muse on fire!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday.

Hugs,

Kira

Found Folders

When I was looking through some old forgotten folders as I was organizing my office, I realized that I have many notes for stories I intended to someday write.  As I read through my notes my muse instantly took over. I can't wait to begin!

My Office

I decided today is a good day to organize my office. Usually I keep it neat and clean, but there are times it gets cluttered. I never know what lost treasures I may find.

Storm Update

I was fortunate to have come through Hurricane Sandy with no damage, but the devastation to the Jersey shore is unbelievable.   

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone has a fun and safe night celebrating All Hallow's Eve. For me, I intend to watch a couple of scary movies while enjoying my cider and doughnuts.

Words Of Wisdom - Theodore Roosevelt

Nine-tenths of wisdom consists in being wise in time. - Theodore Roosevelt

Stormy Weather

The wind is picking up in South Jersey and we've been getting some rain off and on for several hours. I dread to see what comes later tonight with Hurricane Sandy. I hope everyone comes through this mega storm unharmed.

Hugs,

Kira

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts More Love Unleashed

Games

Will unfounded fears about her partner's loyalty destroy her relationship?

Wrong Number

Drawn to the stranger's sultry voice at the end of the line, a beautiful woman unleashes her fantasies.

Sisters

When a grown daughter learns of her widowed father's upcoming marriage to a divorcee with a grown daughter of her own, she soon realizes that she has more in common with her new 'sister' than either realized.

Birthday Surprise

A woman is determined to give her husband his ultimate fantasy for his birthday.

Excerpt From Birthday Surprise

Words Of Wisdom - Greek proverb

Gray hair is a sign of age, not of wisdom. - Greek proverb

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Love Unleashed

Commitment

A near tragedy forces a woman to realize what's really important.

Changes

A woman fears that her much younger partner will leave her for a younger woman.

A Touch

After a vicious disfiguring attack, will a young woman dare to come out of the shadows?

The Warden

Who will be the warden's next 'chosen one'?

Excerpt From A Touch

Words Of Wisdom - Felix Frankfurter

Wisdom too often never comes, and so one ought not to reject it merely because it comes late - Felix Frankfurter

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Seduced

Kate finds solace from her crumbling relationship in a secluded bar where no one knows her. Night after night at exactly the same time, a beautiful brunette appears and puts on a seductive display for Kate's eyes only. The woman never says a word, but Kate knows what she wants. Now that Kate is finally free, will the beautiful seductress finally give her what she's been promising?

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Words Of Wisdom - Theodore Dreiser

In order to have wisdom we must have ignorance - Theodore Dreiser

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts The Second Time Around

When the opportunity for revenge presents itself, a woman realizes that revenge may not always be sweet.

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Shondra wished Kassie wouldn't stare so intently at her. She wanted to despise her, but she couldn't. After all, Kassie had done nothing to her that she hadn't asked her to do. Maybe her anger was misdirected. She should place her anger where it belonged...at her own feet. She had to come to terms with the truth. Kassie had captured her heart in the blink of an eye and it scared the hell out of her. She'd always been strong and in control of her emotions, but Kassie made her feel like a bumbling lovesick teenager. Her heart was breaking because she couldn't have the one woman who made her feel alive. 

Words Of Wisdom - Honoré de Balzac

Wisdom is that apprehension of heavenly things to which the spirit rises through love. - Honoré de Balzac

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Breaking Free

Can a famous big city writer and a down home country girl find a common ground?

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A bell on the door tinkled merrily as she opened the door. Her eyes swept around the crowded room until she spotted an empty booth in the back. She reached it at the same time an attractive blonde did. 

"I'm sorry," Izzy apologized. "I didn't see you." She backed away from the booth, scanning the area for another available seat. All seats were full so she resigned herself to the fact that she'd have to come back another day. The coffee would have to wait. 

Words Of Wisdom Sophocles

Much wisdom often goes with brevity of speech.

Sophocles

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Behind Closed Doors

After witnessing two brutal murders, a woman is given a new identity and whisked away to a depressing remote location. When the male agent she'd known for the past two years is suddenly replaced by a beautiful female agent it doesn't take long for her to realize everything else that's been missing from her life. She's determined to force the agent to see that protection is not all she needs. Will her physical needs jeopardize her safety?

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Summer was an attractive woman and it had been a long time since Kera had been totally alone with the same sex, not to mention, far too long since she'd been intimate. Her mind drifted to the romantic nights Steffi and she used to share and the passion they'd felt when their love was unleashed. Her lips trembled. She'd never have that again. Steffi was gone. 

Words Of Wisdom Stephen Gardiner

The greater the step forward in knowledge, the greater is the one taken backward in search of wisdom.

Stephen Gardiner

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Partners: Blinded By The Trees

Private Investigators Frankie Barker and Johanna Obrien are looking forward to a relaxing Christmas holiday with Frankie's mother, Selma. Then they stumble upon a body behind some trees while picking out their perfect Christmas tree and their relaxing holiday is put on hold. 

When Sheriff George Ryker asks for their help on an unrelated case, they soon realize that the two cases are connected. They uncover some disturbing details about the victim's life, but can't understand why anyone would want him dead, and especially what he could have done to cause someone to attack him so viciously. 

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"Something smells good," Johanna said walking into the kitchen.

"I was going to send out a posse for you if you hadn't returned pretty soon."

Johanna laughed. "The stores were more crowded than I expected." 

"Well, I'm relieved that you're home," Frankie turned from the counter with spatula in hand where she'd been removing cookies from a baking sheet and placing them on a cooling rack. "I've got the gingerbread cookies made. Tomorrow we can decorate them. I thought we'd wait for Mom." 

Words Of Wisdom Gabriel Marcel

Contemplation and wisdom are highest achievements and man is not totally at home with them.

Gabriel Marcel

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Partners: The Other Woman

In book 2 of the Partners series, The Other Woman has Private Investigators Johanna Obrien and Frankie Barker planning a vacation with Johanna's visiting mother, Gracelyn, when a former lover of Johanna's, Gretchen Wyler, shows up demanding that Johanna take her case. They soon learn that Gretchen is heavily involved in an investment scam which implicates Johanna. Johanna must come to terms with the demons from her past and the secret she has kept from Frankie for all these years. The women hatch a plan to trap Gretchen and in the process dig up some disturbing facts which could destroy Johanna's life.


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Frankie shivered as she hurried into the office carrying a cardboard tray containing two cups of coffee. She walked over to Johanna's desk, which faced her own, took one of the cups from the tray and set it on the desk. "It's getting nasty out there. It feels cold enough to snow. What time's your mother's plane getting in?" 

Johanna smiled. "Thanks for the coffee, babe. Her flight gets in at two if it's on time. I figure I'll take off at twelve thirty just in case we do get bad weather, and barring any traffic snafus. I checked with the Philadelphia airport and so far there are no flight delays so I'm keeping my fingers crossed." 


Frankie patted Johanna's shoulder then moved to her own desk, set down the tray holding her cup of coffee, then strode to the storage room at the back of the office. She removed her coat and hung it on the coat tree. "Just be careful driving. I wouldn't be surprised if we get snow before the day's over," she said as she walked back into the room across the dark beige carpeting and over to her desk. 

Johanna nodded. "I'm always careful. That advice goes for you, too." 

Words Of Wisdom Sophocles

If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a drink.

Sophocles

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Partners: The Wrong Corpse

Twelve years ago Frankie Barker and Johanna Obrien became partners, then lovers, on the Philadelphia Police Force. After two years, the women were tired of city living. They quit the force and moved to Charlestown, Pennsylvania, where they built a log home and hung out their shingle as private investigators. 

Frankie and Johanna take a case they feel will be a cinch to solve, before embarking on a much--needed vacation. But the case turns out to be much more than they bargained for!

Graham McHenry hires Frankie and Johanna to follow his beautiful, much younger wife Cassandra, whom he believes is having an affair. They find the information their client is seeking, but the next morning they learn the woman has been murdered. The time of death places Cassandra at a motel, at the same time they had been following her to her mansion. Now McHenry wants to know who killed his wife, and Frankie and Johanna are determined to find out who they were following!


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Frankie glanced up at the skylight. She smiled. It had been her idea to have it centered directly above the king--sized bed. She sighed contentedly. The day had dawned bright and clear, a perfect summer's day. She hoped that the steady downpour of the previous night had swept away the oppressive heat and humidity which had enveloped the city for the past week. Last night the stormy weather had made for a cozy romantic night spent in bed, making love for hours, with the love of her life. 

Words Of Wisdom Charles Simmons

Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next.

Charles Simmons

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts 2 In 1: Partners

Twelve years ago Frankie Barker and Johanna Obrien became partners, then lovers, on the Philadelphia Police Force. After two years, the women were tired of city living. They quit the force and moved to Charlestown, Pennsylvania, where they built a log home and hung out their shingle as private investigators. 

In Partners: The Wrong Corpse, Frankie and Johanna take a case they feel will be a cinch to solve, before embarking on a much--needed vacation. But the case turns out to be much more than they bargained for!

Graham McHenry hires Frankie and Johanna to follow his beautiful, much younger wife Cassandra, whom he believes is having an affair. They find the information their client is seeking, but the next morning they learn the woman has been murdered. The time of death places Cassandra at a motel, at the same time they had been following her to her mansion. Now McHenry wants to know who killed his wife, and Frankie and Johanna are determined to find out who they were following!

Words Of Wisdom Esther Williams

The wisdom acquired with the passage of time is a useless gift unless you share it.

Esther Williams

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts The Prize

Entering a contest to win a date gets Micki more than she bargained for when The Prize has a goal of its own.

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"Wow! Starlyn looks hot tonight!" Micki's best friend, Liz said. 

She looked at Liz and smiled. "She always does." Starlyn was wearing a short black dress with a plunging neckline that showed plenty of cleavage. She wished that she was the one on the stage next to her instead of Taylor. If Starlyn would only give her a chance. 

Micki and her three closest friends rarely missed their weekly Saturday night out together, but when obligations kept the others away, Micki could still be found at TM's every Saturday night and often several times during the week. 

 
"May I have everyone's attention?" Starlyn asked. 

Micki's eyes turned backed to Starlyn. 

Words Of Wisdom Chinese Proverb

A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a month's study of books.

Chinese Proverb

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts The Necklace

Can a necklace change one's destiny? When Jordan finds a long lost necklace from her late grandmother, her life takes a new and unexpected turn.

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"Why don't we go to Flanagan's after the movie? Make a night of it." 

 "I'd like that," Skye replied as her eyes locked with the emerald. 

Lara glanced around the room, then turned her attention back to Skye. "I've been getting a lot of strange looks all evening." 

"It's the necklace...it's so beautiful! I've never seen anything like it before." 

Words Of Wisdom Samuel Johnson

He is no wise man who will quit a certainty for an uncertainty.

Samuel Johnson

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Out Of Control

When everything in life gets out of control, it takes a gentle hand to rein in the wild and ignite a home fire.

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"I'm not sorry, Alex," Molly quietly replied, her gaze boring into Alex's. Her lips came closer and lingered briefly before hungrily seeking Alex's. 

When she forced her tongue inside Alex's mouth, Alex knew she should stop her before the situation got out of control, but as her tongue joined Molly's, she realized that it was too late. All of her pent up emotions poured out and she found herself wanting Molly as much as Molly wanted her. Her arms went around Molly and she held her tightly, never wanting to let her go. 

Sidetracked

I have to admit that the Summer Olympics have captured much of my attention. I thought that the opening ceremony was one of the best ever. I thoroughly loved every minute of it. I only wish that it hadn't been interrupted by so many commercial breaks.

Stormy Weather

We've been having some crazy weather this year. On June 30th, a storm blew through and took my back fence with it. Thankfully there was no damage to the house. We were also fortunate not to lose power as so many in the city did. We've had two more violent storms since then, but were spared any damage.

Last year Hurricane Irene destroyed my basement, which included my old office. Fortunately I'd relocated my office upstairs, but still there was a lot of damage to the basement.

Now I'm hoping that we get a reprieve from the intense heat. I'm almost afraid to see what August will bring.

Words Of Wisdom François de La Rochefoucauld

It's the height of folly to want to be the only wise one.

François de La Rochefoucauld

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts The Vamp

Gabriella, a beautiful vampire, never expected to fall in love, especially with a mortal woman. Will her thirst for blood destroy everything she's ever wanted?

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Gabriella almost lost control of the car as irrepressible urges of desire and need surged through her veins, setting her on fire. She quickly pulled to the side of the road where she and the woman hurriedly shed their clothing and jumped in the backseat. When the woman's soft pink tongue touched Gabriella's throbbing clit, it dawned on her that making passionate love with this woman gave her a sense of satisfaction she was never able to achieve with any of the multitude of men she'd been with. She wrapped her arms and legs tighter around the woman, never wanting to let her go. 

Words Of Wisdom Confucius

There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.

Confucius

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts The Interview

Best selling author Shayla Bolton is torn between protecting a secret from her past and her love for reporter Rae Wilcox whom she believes may expose her secret.

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Her jaw dropped and for a brief second she wondered if she heard her correctly. She didn't know how to respond, but a response didn't seem to matter to Shayla. Before she knew what was happening, Shayla tenderly placed a hand under Rae's chin and turned her head until she was staring into her eyes. Shayla's face closed the distance and brought her soft full lips to Rae's. 

Words Of Wisdom Charles Caleb Colton

The mistakes of the fool are known to the world, but not to himself. The mistakes of the wise man are known to himself, but not to the world.

Charles Caleb Colton

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts The Other Side

Ally Brent is a popular governor in the 1970's, but because of her husband's emotional blackmail, may lose everything, including the woman she's loved for over twenty-five years.

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Clare impatiently tapped her pen against the phone. After a few minutes, she heard Michael's groggy voice on the other end. 

"Do you know what the hell time it is?" 

"Michael, it's Clare." 

"What the hell do you want? If you're looking for a little pleasure then I'm afraid Ally's not here." 

"Dammit, Michael. I saw the newspaper. Where is she?" she demanded. "I haven't heard from her in weeks." 

"She's ill." 

"What do you mean she's ill? Where is she? Give me an address." She couldn't control the alarm in her voice. Her hand trembled. 

"I think it's best that you and Ally cool your passion for awhile." 

"You son-of-a-bitch! I'll find her, Michael. Believe me, I'll find her." She was ready to hang up the phone when Michael's voice came back over the line. 

"I'll tell you where she is on one condition." 

"What's the condition?" 

"You can't let anyone know where she is." 

"Why would I do that? You know I've always protected her." 

"That's not all you've done." 

"Your jealousy is unbecoming, Michael," she countered. 

"A lot of changes are going to be made in the near future." 

"Just tell me where she is." 

"Okay, you can find her at Green Valley Estates. 

"You bastard, what did you do to her?" 

"Whatever happened she did to herself," he answered. 

Clare slammed the phone down.
 

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Words Of Wisdom Jean Jacques Rousseau

What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?

Jean Jacques Rousseau

Words Of Wisdom Confucius

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Confucius

Happy July 4th!

These are just some of my favorite Independence Day songs.

God Bless the U.S.A. - Lee Greenwood

America - Neil Diamond

Star-Spangled Banner - Whitney Houston

Born in the USA  - Bruce Springsteen

Ragged Old Flag -  Johnny Cash

God Bless America - Kate Smith

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Kira

Vacation!

Hello Readers! 

I will be on vacation and not sure of Internet availability. Sizzling Sunday Excerpts will return on July 15.  I hope everyone is having a great summer! Stay happy and safe!

Kira

Words Of Wisdom Bertrand Russell

To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.

Bertrand Russell

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts The Silent Cry

A young woman fights to prove her innocence after being falsely charged with murder while trying to win the heart of the woman she loves.

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J.C.'s fingers melted into her flesh, bringing back floods of memories of those fingers and hands roaming over every inch of her bare flesh. "We can't, J.C. That's over for us," she weakly replied. 

J.C. brushed her lips over Samantha's soft cheek, and then moved to her full lips. Samantha's body trembled, and a soft moan escaped her lips. "Just one more time." 

Samantha pushed her away. "No, J.C.," she said breathlessly. "We can't." 

"Why? You want it as much as I do, baby," she whispered as she continued to move her hands over Samantha's body. "I want you. Tell me that you want me just as much. I need to feel you next to me again...just this one night. Then it'll be over if that's what you really want. I promise." She lightly ran her fingertips over Samantha's breasts. 

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Words Of Wisdom Oliver Wendell Holmes

It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Zinna

As Zinna ambitiously pursues her artistic dreams in New Orleans, she wonders if it is worth the sacrifice if she has to give up the love of her life.

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A warm sensation crept through Zinna's chest, then down to her genitals. She'd had this heated sensation before, and when the feelings became too intense, and she thought she would lose her mind, she would gently move her hand to her vagina and relieve her yearning. She should pull her hand away from Megan's, but she couldn't. A powerful urge much stronger than her usual sensibility overtook her mind. Her emotions were raw and on edge. She needed to know. Why had Megan tormented her with all these questions? What did Megan really want from her? What did she really want from Megan? She was terrified of what lay ahead tonight, but she had to take the risk. She leaned in closer. She felt Megan's sweet breath near her mouth. A tremor went through Megan's hand, or was it her own, or both? It felt like an electric current was surging through her veins. In a moment, she would totally suffocate. 

"What do you want from me?" she weakly whispered. 

Megan's voice was barely audible as she whispered back, "Nothing you haven't all ready figured out." 

Megan's mouth moved closer to her own. A soft moan escaped from her throat.

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Words Of Wisdom Socrates

True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.

Socrates

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Best Friends

Callie Stone is a troubled teenager trying to come to terms with her feelings toward the same sex. Living in small town USA in the sixties, only adds to her confusion.

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Katie grew quiet. Callie needed to know what she was thinking and how she was processing this new revelation about her. After what seemed like an eternity of silence, Callie nervously looked at her. Katie was staring at her with a strange, haunted look in her eyes. Everything moved in slow motion and they were suspended in time. Katie moved closer and closer to her, their eyes locked together. Before she could grasp what was happening, Katie's soft and gentle lips were on hers. A warm awareness ignited her body and she swallowed hard as the blood rushed to her head.

Katie removed her lips and backed away. "Was it like that?" she whispered, her eyes searching Callie's.

Callie couldn't answer. Her voice was trapped in her throat. The kiss was too much to wish for and so unexpected that for a brief moment she thought that maybe she'd imagined it. If Katie only knew how long she'd wanted to be with her--to hold her, to kiss her lips. She looked into Katie's eyes, now seeing the unmasked fear of what she'd just exposed about herself.

Katie ran a shaky hand through her hair. "I'm sorry, maybe I shouldn't have done that." She moved away. "Please don't think. . . maybe I should go home." 

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Words Of Wisdom Plato

Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.

Plato

Sizzling Sunday Excerpts Destiny

Rachel Summers can't stand living a lie, which is what she and her partner Kerri Tabor are subjected to in their small town. Rachel yearns for the freedom of a big city where they can live and love the way they choose.

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Rachel looked at her barely able to stand the pain in her lover's eyes. "I love you with all my heart, Kerri. I want a future with you, but just not here." 

"I can't figure you out at all some times, but I can tell you one thing...the way you're talking doesn't make me feel very secure." 

"I do love you so much, Kerri. Please don't ever doubt that." She grabbed Kerri's hands. 

Kerri gazed into Rachel's eyes then leaned in closer softly moving her lips as she gently caressed Rachel's neck with tender kisses. "Do you?" she hoarsely whispered. "Show me." She rubbed Rachel's back, and then unhurriedly undid her bra. Her hands found the familiar breasts and she softly cupped them, massaging first one and then the other. A moan escaped from Rachel 's lips. "We have so much passion together," she murmured slipping a hand inside Rachel's jeans and teasing her with her fingertips until Rachel hurriedly undid her jeans sliding them down her slender legs.
 

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Planning

I usually like to plan out my books and stories before writing them, but no matter how much planning I do, it never works out. When I finish a story and look over my original notes, about the only thing that has remained the same are the character names and locations.

EPIC's Ebook Competitions

Entries are now being accepted for EPIC's Ebook Awards and Ariana Ebook Cover Art Awards.

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Easter Wishes!

For those who celebrate Easter, I hope you had a beautiful day!

Hugs,
Kira

Sapphic Planet Is Now In Print!

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Progress!

I've been busy working on the next two Partners books and hope to have them completed by summer. These two books will tie in with each other, but each will have an individual story. I'm really excited about this project.

Ghillie Girl

Check out this new series!

The Second Time Around

New Release!

The Second Time Around is now available from Extasy Books. http://www.extasybooks.com/index.php?route=product%2Fauthor&author_id=491

Kassie McAlister has it all. She's a bestselling romance author and can have any woman she wants. Kassie has never been one for commitment and enjoys her life just the way it is. The only barrier to total bliss is book reviewer, Shondra Williams, who seems to have a personal vendetta against her.

When Kassie decides to spend a couple of weeks in Florida, the last person she ever expects to run into is Shondra. Kassie fantasizes that the perfect revenge is to seduce the woman, then leave her out in the cold. When Shondra shows her a softer vulnerable side, she wonders if she can go through with it, especially after Shondra shares a secret with her that forces Kassie to look deep within herself.

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Shondra wished Kassie wouldn't stare so intently at her. She wanted to despise her, but she couldn't. After all, Kassie had done nothing to her that she hadn't asked her to do. Maybe her anger was misdirected. She should place her anger where it belonged…at her own feet. She had to come to terms with the truth. Kassie had captured her heart in the blink of an eye and it scared the hell out of her. She'd always been strong and in control of her emotions, but Kassie made her feel like a bumbling lovesick teenager. Her heart was breaking because she couldn’t have the one woman who made her feel alive. Why would Kassie want her anyway? Kassie could have her pick of women. She had a charm that didn't even take any effort on her part to make a woman succumb to her. Shondra wondered if Kassie was even aware of that fact. She swallowed hard. She had to come clean and tell her everything.