Revised edition of BREATHE now available in e-book and trade paperback

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I’m thrilled to share that the updated version of BREATHE with new cover art is out in bookstores now. This edition includes the original novel as well as the epilogue WHAT YOU DO TO ME that was previously available separately. You can pick up a copy in both e-book and trade paperback formats.

The e-book is available at Amazon, All Romance eBooks, and Smashwords. It’ll also be available soon at Barnes and Noble, iTunes, Kobo, and other stores. The paperback is at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and CreateSpace.

*For readers who purchased the previous edition of BREATHE, you can still read the free epilogue on my website.

10 things I’m loving about writing MORE THAN MOST (More #2)

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  1. I’m learning more and more about Richard. I thought I had him all figured out in book one. Writing from his point of view in this sequel has definitely given me more to explore about him, including things that I hadn’t really considered before now.
  2. Whenever the very-damaged Luke opens up without being prompted, I just smile and think… Now that’s progress!
  3. I love when I reach that magic moment in the manuscript where a scene becomes so much more than what I’d planned in the outline. There’s more depth and meaning, and the dialogue sparks reactions and interactions that I hadn’t planned on.
  4. It’s been such a relief (and a surprise) that the sex and emotional scenes are still the easiest for me to draft. I was afraid writing a sequel with an existing relationship would mean I’d end up forcing the sex into the story, or that it would lack any kind of emotional punch.
  5. I’m really enjoying the moments where Matthew makes a comment that puts things into a new perspective for the other two.
  6. I adore the moments when the three men just let go and laugh together. Especially when it comes after an intense interaction.
  7. Richard, despite all of his strength and determination to succeed, can admit to his weaknesses and fears, and I find that very sexy.
  8. Revising is still a highlight of the writing process for me. I’ve gone back over the first few chapters several times now. Reworking the plot points, the characters’ actions and reactions, the dialogue, and the writing itself always gives me such a rush as the scene becomes more finalized.
  9. Hearing from readers who are excited to spend time with these characters again motivates me like nothing else.
  10. I still love writing about love. That’s fundamentally what it’s all about for me. There’s power and beauty in the briefest conversations and the smallest touches between lovers.

THE BREAK IN available for download at All Romance eBooks

One of my goals for this year is to get the free short stories that are available on my website added to a few bookstores. I’m pleased to share that all three of my shorts are now available at All Romance eBooks.

THE BREAK IN was added this weekend in MOBI, EPUB, and PDF formats. SWEPT AWAY and A LESSON IN TRUTH are also listed at ARe under their Free Reads category.

THE BREAK IN Story Description
Billy’s been breaking into his ex-lover’s apartment every Friday night for a little solo sex in the bed they used to share. One night he almost gets caught before he has a chance to finish his usual routine and climb back out the window. Now he has only seconds to decide if he should hide and end up watching his ex have sex or run from the most erotic encounter of his life — and maybe a chance at love again.

You can pick up a copy at:

Or read it for free on my site.

Snippet from MORE THAN JUST A GOOD BOOK

From the work-in-progress manuscript for MORE THAN JUST A GOOD BOOK (serial novel) part six…

Balancing the tray in one hand, Mark entered the bedroom. He nearly lost the tray’s contents onto the floor at the sight before him.

Scott lay on the bed as instructed, his hands over his head gripping the headboard. He wore the five items from the box and nothing else.

“Did I do it right?”

Those whispered words from Scott had Mark’s arousal kicking into gear. Everything else faded away.

Well almost everything. He had to take care of one last thing. He set the towel-covered tray on the nightstand. Scott glanced at the tray but said nothing.

 

Please note: Work-in-progress excerpts may not end up in the final manuscript or may be revised to something different before publication.