Barnes And Noble…I love you

(Cross posted to Down Under Divas)

You might read this title and think the reason I love Barnes and Noble is because last year, while in the States, my family and I spent a wonderful fall afternoon whiling away the hours in the B&N on 5th Ave in New York. We hadn’t intended to spend the afternoon there. We just popped in to look around and find a few books for the kids to read, and three hours later we found ourselves sitting in the coffee shop, all of us reading and enjoying a drink, with no thought about leaving anytime soon. Perhaps the afternoon was so enjoyable because we just don’t have book stores like that in Sydney anymore Not since Borders closed down. Now when I book shop I do it on the net. So an afternoon in my favorite kind of store, doing my favorite things was indeed a treat. Anyway, you may think that’s my reason for declaring my undying love for B&N, but you’d be wrong.

You also may think I appreciate this major bookstore because it provides competition for Amazon. Yep, I’m pretty unimpressed with Amazon at the moment. Now that they have all those millions of readers using Kindle, they seem to be having NO problem putting up the prices of their ebooks. Seriously, I never thought I’d say this, but it’s becoming too damn expensive to buy an ebook there. So yay B&N for having consistently lower prices. Now, if you could just import your Nooks and books here to Australia, I’d be ecstatic. However… no matter how ecstatic I’d be, this isn’t the reason I’ve fallen hopelessly in love with B&N.

No, the real reason I love this bookshop is because…Office Affair is flying out of their doors. Last week a miracle of kinds happened. Office Affair hit the B&N Nook bestseller list. Much to my stunned surprised, it crept into the Top 100. Hello? The top 100? That is freaking awesome. Some of my books have hit bestseller lists on Amazon, but I have never had a Top 100 on Nook.

Then something even more amazing happened. Office Affair hit the Top 25 at Nook. Um, hello? My book in the top 25? Not possible. Then…the IMPOSSIBLE happened. It hit the Top 15. May I just state that at this time I was unable to breath. In fact, since the book hit the Top 100, my lungs have been acting funny. I haven’t gotten an adequate breath of oxygen in a week.

Here’s the astounding part. Not only did Office Affair hit a high of No 12 on the site, it was also featured on the Nook Home Page…UNDER FREAKING BESTSELLERS!!! And that just blows my mind.

As I write this post, Office Affair is spending (what I suspect) is its last day (maybe even hour) on the home page. It’s fallen now to now 26. (Yeah, I refresh the darn page every hour. I am that obsessed.) But may I just say, this has been the ride of my life. I’m okay with not breathing properly, especially if this is the cause.

Thank you to Barnes And Noble Nook Books and thank you to all you readers who have bought the book. You have made me a very happy, albeit very teary, writer.

Jess

Office Affair is now available

Sweet.

Hmm, actually, it’s not so sweet. In fact, if anything, it’s downright dirty. And hot. And sexy. And jam packed full of very explicit love scenes. But then, isn’t that exactly what we want in a romance?

So, what are reviewers saying about Office Affair?

Fallen Angel Reviews: “WOW is all I have to say for Jess Dee’s Office Affair. Right from the start I was hooked, and boy, once you start reading the latest from her, you’re not going to want to put it down. This is definitely a book that will rock your senses .” (Reviewed by Melinda B)

Guilty Pleasures: “Office Affair is yet another HOT book by Jess Dee!! This is definitely a book that will get you hot and bothered. She once again grabs you from beginning to end with a great story of how two people deal with the hurts and failures of the past.” (Reviewed by KcLu)

Pearl’s World Of Romance: “Explicit, provocative, unapologetic and did I mention hot? Breathtakingly hot! I may have actually panted a few times. Djeezus, who needs a heater when you have Jess Dee books?” (Reviewed by Pearl)

OFFICE AFFAIR: The Blurb

All work and no play? Not for this girl. Not anymore.

Melissa Sparks has had enough. Enough of being an overachiever, enough of having no social life, enough of being lonely. Just this once she wants a change. Something different. Something that looks very much like her business associate, Ben Cowley.

Ben is all alone in the deserted offices of Preston Elks. He’s gorgeous, he’s single and he’s been her secret fantasy for the last two years. It’s a split-second decision, but there’s no going back.

When Ben looks up from his desk, the last thing he expects to see is his too-serious, straight-laced colleague stripping naked. It’s been a year since his last relationship ended, and though he’s still picking up the pieces, Melissa throws his carefully balanced world off its axis. So does her offer: a brief affair, no strings attached.

Right about the time he realizes a simple affair will never be enough, she’s back in professional mode—and clearly as distant as ever. Now it’s up to him to show her that what they have is no fluke…and he’ll do whatever it takes to convince her. Even if it means inviting another man into their bed.

Warning: This book contains a man haunted by his past decisions, a woman determined to succeed, sex hot enough to steam up every office window on the block, and a voyeur who gets off watching those windows steam up.

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Office Affair is available now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Samhain Publishing or your favorite e-bookstore.

Jess

Pre-order Office Affair for just 90c

Nope, this offer isn’t going to last for long. In fact, there are only ten books available at this extraordinary price.

So, what do you have to do to get your copy? Just go to Diesel eBookstore at 11am EST, Friday (6th of April). Look on their home page, and you’ll see the title “Deal Of The Day”. That’s where you’ll find this special offer.

www.diesel-ebooks.com

Soon as ten copies are sold, the deal is over. So you may wanna hurry.

Good luck.

Jess

Island Idyll – A Dirty Little Excerpt

(Yes, for those of you who noticed it, I am lazy. I posted this blog to International Heat and then copied it here.)

It seems as though the release date for Island Idyll will never get here. It’s still almost two months before the 4th book in the Bandicoot Cove Anthology becomes available.

So, just in case you grow weary of waiting, here’s a little something to tide you over until the big day. It’s a dirty little excerpt that definitely should not be read if you are under the age of 18 yrs!

ISLAND IDYLL – The Blurb:

Adolescent fantasies can grow into very adult realities.

Bandicoot Cove, Book 4

Sienna James has come to Bandicoot Cove to mourn the end of her eight-year relationship with Ben Cowley. The last person she expects to meet is the star of every one of her high school fantasies.

Joshua Lye is not only as appealing as he was in high school, he reveals she was the main feature in his adolescent wet dreams. As kids they never got it together. But they’re adults now, and there’s nothing keeping them apart.

When Ben arrives at the resort determined to win Sienna back, finding another man in her bed kind of throws a spanner in the works. But he isn’t deterred. Rather than admit defeat, he comes up with an alternative plan: Let Sienna sleep with both men—at the same time. Then she can make an informed decision as to which man she wants.

Sienna shouldn’t want to go through with this shockingly sexy plan, but she does. Desperately. Except after the sexual storm passes, she could have it all…or be left holding an empty heart.

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Product Warnings

Contains a suggestion beyond risqué, a solution beyond orgasmic, and two men who know how to play dirty. Really, really dirty.

ISLAND IDYLL – The dirty little excerpt:

Josh tried to appreciate the sun as it dipped over the water. Tried to enjoy the forty different shades of pink and red that painted the twilight sky. He tried furiously to feel some sense of shame or maybe even embarrassment as a couple strolled along the path, hand in hand, and smiled at him from a short distance away.

In truth he felt nothing but the lips around his cock. The warm heat of Sienna’s mouth as she sucked him in deeper, caressing him with her tongue. First, she twirled that sinful tongue around the head, and when she’d sufficiently tortured him enough, she twirled it around the length of his shaft.

Sweat beaded on his forehead and upper lip. Barely a half an hour had passed since his first explosive orgasm, and thanks to the ministrations of the woman kneeling between his legs, he was headed for a second one. Fast.

Josh lifted his arm, heavy as lead, and waved at the couple. They waved back, oblivious to the fact that a luscious, naked goddess perched at his feet, treating him to a little slice of heaven.

She drew her lips off of him. “You waving at someone?” Her voice was husky.

Josh had to clear his throat to answer, and even then he spoke no louder than a whisper. “Yeah. A couple walking past.”

She gave a lusty groan and licked him from root to tip. “Think they know what you’re doing?”

“I’m not doing a damn thing, princess,” Josh reminded her. “And neither are you,” he pointed out with a disgruntled sigh. She’d ceased all mouth movement and regarded him with those darkened blue eyes he was beginning to adore. Her lips were swollen and parted, and every syllable she uttered sent warm breath fluttering over his dick.

“How does it feel,” she asked, mischief dancing over her face, “knowing they’re so close and have no idea what’s going on?”

“It feels…” He let his words drift away as she wrapped her lips around his tip and suckled gently. “Ah, Christ, it feels unbelievable.”

She kissed his balls. “What if they knew what we were doing? Or worse. Came closer to say hello?”

He didn’t have an answer. Dread fluttered in his stomach, right about the same time a fresh wave of blood slammed into his already engorged member. Precome leaked from his shaft.

Sienna moaned softly. “Can you still see them?”

Josh nodded, almost incapable of speech. “They’re…close.” Although they’d already walked past the balcony. Josh kept his voice low, praying fervently they didn’t hear him. What if they turned around?

“Keep your eyes on them,” Sienna told him. “Don’t look away. Not for one second.”

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Island Idyll releases on the 20th of Sep at Samhain Publishing.

If you’re too impatient to wait, it’s available for pre-order now at Amazon/Kindle, and at Barnes & Noble/Nook.

Jess

Viv Arend’s Cowboy Countdown Contest

Vivian Arend is hosting a Cowboy Countdown Contest and she’s popped in today to ask us to join her in getting ready for her latest release, Rocky Mountain Heat, coming August 31st to Liquid Silver Books. (Damn, I’m glad she popped in. Did you see the gorgeous hunk in the bath tub she brought along with her?)

Viv has a question for us:

Have you ever swam in a swimming hole?

My answer was… ‘What the heck is a swimming hole?’

After Viv explained, my answer changed. ‘Course I have dummy. I spent my childhood weekends in the Magaliesberg. (Go on, I dare you to try and pronounce that name.) It’s a small mountain range just outside of Johannesburg. We jumped off 30 meter high rock cliffs, into the freezing rock pools below. Hey, it’s one of those precious childhood memories.’

You can share your answers and experiences in the comments section of this post. The cool part of this is that all answers will be entered to win the prize in the Cowboy Countdown. For more info you can visit Where Dreams Become Reality.

Welcome to the Six Pack Ranch, where one sweet young thing plus the Coleman boys equals trouble with a capital T.

Six Pack Ranch, Book 1

Blake Coleman is old enough to know that acting on impulse causes nothing but a heap of trouble. But when trouble’s a blonde wearing a cowboy hat with slim legs that go on forever, what’s a man to do? Wanting the sweet girl next door is just wrong. Hell, he was the one that taught her to ride a horse and now all he can think about is riding her. The responsible thing to do is keep his hands off.

Jaxi has other plans for his hands, and his heart. She may have considered Blake a big brother once but that was a long time ago. She’s all grown up now and ready to convince him that she’s just what he’s been waiting for.

Add the complication of two sexy younger brothers who have suddenly noticed Jaxi and things heat up fast. Blake’s gonna have to decide if a little trouble is worth fighting for.

Thanx for visiting, Viv,

Jess

Looking for a hot summer read?

Or for those of you who live in the Southern Hemisphere, are you looking for something to heat up those cold nights?

Well then I have to tell you about Viv Arend’s new release: Tidal Wave. (And I make no excuse for shamelessly plugging her work just because she is a friend of mine. This book deserves a good plug.)

Those of you who know me, know I have an obsession with dolphins and whales. So you can imagine my delight, when for my reading pleasure, Viv sent me her unedited version of Tidal Wave! A book about dolphin shifters. More than that…a dolphin shifter menage. I was in heaven – and coincidentally, in Melbourne, attending the  Australian Romance Readers Conference. There was not much free time to read, so I had to grab the opportunities when I could – which was on the tram on the way to and from ARRC in the early mornings and late evenings. I guess the most telling part of how much I enjoyed this book was the somewhat embarrassing fact that on one ride home I missed my stop, and had to walk a couple of kilometers just to get back to the house where I was staying.

This story is wonderful. Hot, hot, hot and funny. With some hot men/dolphins thrown in to make the book even (dare I say it?) hotter. Alexia is one lucky devil dolph lady, and Joshua and Anthony are fantastic heroes (although I particularly like Anthony.) But I have to say the character who takes the cake in this book is Alexia’s granny. Wait til you meet her. She will leave you with a huge grin on your face.

Look, I could carry on telling you about how much I enjoyed the story, or you could see for yourself.

Check out the cover first of all. I think it is utterly gorgeous. Then do yourselves a favour. Judge the book by the cover! Go ahead and buy it.

Jess

Tidal Wave” by Vivian Arend

Buy from MBaM!
Read An Excerpt Online
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Red Hots!

ISBN: 978-1-60504-629-7
Length: Category
Price: 4.50
Publication Date: July 21, 2009
Cover art by Angie Waters

Slippery when wet…

Forces of Nature, Book 1

From her first kiss to her first sight of dolphins dancing on the waves, Alexia Colten has always held a special place in her heart for Jaffrey’s Cove. Now that she’s back to help her grandmother settle into a home, she discovers this place has lost none of its remembered magic. In fact, it seems more magical than before—and more erotic.

After she’s gifted with a beautiful, dolphin-etched medallion, she finds herself surrounded by the golden boys of summers past. Her body is filled with longings she can’t explain and dreams of blue lights that turn into lovers.

Joshua Marley and his cousin Anthony are merfolk, a people capable of living beneath the waves as either dolphin or human. Alexia holds the medallion that marks her as the next in line to lead their people—if she can prove she can transform. Working in tandem, they’re sure they can arouse her passion and protect her from those who would use her simply to gain power.

But their strength alone may not be enough to help her face the challenge of her new position…

Warning: This title contains a conniving granny, naked men in the surf and shifters who take fun in the water to new depths. Snorkels not required.

Coming Soon: A Question of Love

My latest novella only took a year to write. (See, I  always said I was the slowest writer in the world.) But that is no longer important.

The good news is, the book has just been contracted by Samhain.

So, wanna know more about it? It’s quite exciting actually. It is the sequel to the Menage and More Anthology story, A Question of Trust.

A Question of Love is Gabe and Tina’s story and it will (hopefully) be available in November.

A Question of Love: The unofficial blurb

A past with three, a future for two

Gabe Carter has loved Tina Jenkins for four years. He may have given her up as a matter of honor, but his feelings for her were never in question. Now times have changed and previously made promises have been discarded. Gabe is going after what he wants—and there is nothing he desires more than Tina.

When Gabe left Tina four years ago, he tore apart the most special of bonds, destroying not only their liaison, but her relationship with his best friend as well. Instead of two lovers, Tina was left with none. Putting the pieces of her broken heart and her shattered life back together was a struggle she never wishes to repeat.

But Gabe’s back and he’s determined to pick up where they left off—only this time without his best friend. He wants Tina all to himself, and she can’t help but respond to his seduction. The only problem is she wants the whole package deal. She wants Gabe—and his friend.

It’s up to Gabe to prove to Tina that he’s more than enough man for her.

Warning: If piping hot sex, ménage scenes, adult toys, anal play, short blonde heroines and stacked, muscular heroes are not your cup of tea, then don’t read this book. You won’t enjoy it.

Jess

Free Read: Only Tyler

Oooh, do I have good news for you. Fantastic news really. And it comes in the form of a free read.

So, have you been curious to find out what the Circle of Friends Series is all about? Well, now you can, and you don’t have to pay a cent.

Only Tyler (Book One in the Circle of Friends Series) is now part of the Discover New Authors Program at The Samhellion.

You can download the first half of the book for free. How cool is that???

Then, if you like it, there’s a link you can click that’ll take you straight to My Bookstore and More, where you can purchase the whole book. The great thing is, if you don’t like the book enough to finish it, you won’t have any regrets about wasting your money.

Hey, how can you possibly go wrong? It’s a win/win situation all round!

So, if you’re interested, click here. It’ll take you to the right page, and you can download the free read with one tap on your mouse.

Happy reading.

BTW – if you’re not sure what Only Tyler is about, check out the blurb after the cover…

ONLY TYLER

Circle of Friends – Book 1

Love…or friendship? Does she really have to choose?

Katelyn Rosewood is facing a moral dilemma, one that’s six-foot-two, sexy as sin—and her fiancé’s best friend. Katie spent a lot of time getting over Tyler Bonnard, but now that he’s back in Sydney, he’s turning her carefully reconstructed world upside down.

Her relationship with Steve Sommers may be short on heat and desire, but after Tyler left her two years before, she’ll take security and solid friendship over wild passion any day. Except Tyler seems to have a good—if outrageous—explanation for why he’s returned.

After a tragic family secret tore him out of Katie’s life, Tyler is glad to be back with his two best friends. But one thing is out of place: Katie’s in the wrong man’s arms. And if her reaction to his return is any indication, she’s not quite over him. Which could mean hope for Tyler, heartbreak for Steve…

And another devastating loss for Katie, who must choose between the man to whom she’s committed her future, and the man who still holds her heart.

Warning: Keep a tissue or two handy while reading this book. While it does contain a few steamy love scenes, the rest of the story might just make you cry.

Jess

NOTE ADDED BY JESS A VERY LONG TIME LATER: THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER BEING RUN, SO THE FIRST HALF OF THE BOOK IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD ANYMORE.

IF YOU ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A FREE READ, TRY EXOTIC INDULGENCE, WRITTEN BY JESS DEE, LEXXIE COUPER AND VIVIAN AREND.

Win an ARC of Steve’s Story

In honour of eBook week, I am giving away an ARC of Steve’s Story.

This is the Second book in the Circle of Friends Series, and releases from Samhain on the 28th of April. So yes, you will be the only one to get an exclusive preview!

All you have to do to win is tell me why you love eBooks. Post your answer in the comments to this post, and you will go into the random draw to win the ARC. It’s  that simple.

I’ll announce the winner on Sunday evening on the blog (US EST, not Sydney time).

GOOD LUCK!

Steve’s Story

When love is threatened by truth, every moment counts…

Circle of Friends, Book 2

Steve Sommers is having a gut-wrenching week. His fiancée has left him, the woman who broke his heart is back in town -  and they’re all gathered at the bedside of his best friend, who’s in a coma. The emotional ties between them are strained to the breaking point. Like it or not, it’s up to Steve to find the strength and compassion to support the four of them through the toughest ordeal of their lives.

In the midst of the turmoil and trauma, passion unexpectedly flares anew between Steve and the woman he loves. Suddenly the future he’d believed lost lies within his reach. But she still carries the secret that once tore them apart, and determined to protect Steve from the truth, she fights their rekindled relationship every step of the way.

Now the fragile bond they’ve developed hangs in the balance, threatened by a reality that love may not be strong enough to overcome…

Warning: This book might just make you cry, but it’ll make you smile as well. The story will probably get you all hot and bothered too. It contains naughty activities in the car, sex on the kitchen counter (and up against the wall), a quickie in the garden, a little experimenting with scarves – oh, and some hot loving in the bedroom.

Curious to find out more? You can read the first chapter of the book right here.

Jess

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