Saturday, August 24, 2013

My Sexy Saturday 8.24.13

Well, I'm a little late getting this post up, but at least I'm posting to the blog again after my long break away from the blog! And I know I've said it before, but I'm really hoping to post more often.

For those that don't know, My Sexy Saturday is a blog hop where writers share their favorite, or their latest, or whatever snippet they want to share from their work. I've decided to go with one of my favorite scenes from The Wolf Within:


"Are you sure this is what you want? Because, baby, once we start, I'm not sure I'll have the willpower to stop. And there's no way in hell I'm letting you get away from me afterward." As her chest inflated with a large breath, he braced himself for disappointment.

"I'm sure." The words had scarcely left her mouth when he pounced. He saw her eyes widen in surprise and searched their depths for fear--of him, of his beast--but there was none. Only the slow kindling of desire's flame.

He had her right where he wanted, her legs wrapped around his waist, close enough to feel her chest rise and fall with each breath. He brought a hand up and swept it over her face, following the movement with his eyes and memorizing her features.

"I've waited for this for the longest time."

"Stop. I don't need  flowery words. I need you. Just you." She grabbed his hand, stopping its exploration and brought it to her breast. There was something in her voice. Something troubling. But as her nipple hardened underneath his fingers, the weight of her breast settling in palm, he tucked the concern away for later. Right now, he had more important things to discover.

 

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Saturday, June 1, 2013

My Sexy Saturday

My Sexy Saturday is a new blog hop where writers share their favorite, or their latest, or whatever snippet they want to share from their work. Today, I've decided to go back to the beginning and share my favorite sexy scene from Arctic Winds, book one in the Alpine Woods Shifters series. 


"Samantha nervously wrung her hands. “Listen, I told you I wasn’t going to cause trouble, but if you don’t believe me, maybe I should just head out. I appreciate everything, and I’m feeling much better now…”

Samantha stopped talking as Jason backed her up against the side of her car. Towering over her, Jason drew her eyes to his. He had a wild, almost feral look in his eyes, and a wave of desire crashed through her. He gripped her hips as he pressed her against her car door with his body.

“I’m not worried you’re going to cause trouble,” he all but growled out.

Staring up into his eyes, altered from their mossy green color to a pale yellow that practically glowed, Samantha felt heat flood her core and she began to get wet.

“Then what are you worried about?” Samantha whispered, gripping his forearms. He didn’t answer, but his gaze lowered to her lips and he growled again, low and deep. From her position, pushed up against the car by his hard chest, Samantha didn’t hear the rumble so much as she felt it reverberate against her. With the car behind her and the equally unyielding chest in front of her, Samantha felt an unfamiliar spike in her desire as she realized there was no escape. She didn’t want one. She had no thoughts of running away from this man.

Jason slowly lowered his head and molded his lips to hers. The kiss was softer than she expected, barely exerting any pressure.

She stared into beastly eyes and knew the animal was on a short leash. Wanting his wolf set free, she ran her hands up his arms and locked them behind his neck. Deliberately arching her body into his, she tried to make him snap. She wanted his untamed passion--and she got exactly what she asked for."

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

What Are You Reading Wednesday

What are you reading Wednesday is something new I'm trying out for the blog. It's basically exactly what it sounds like. I share a little bit about whatever book I happen to be reading at the time, and if you like, you can share about whatever you're reading.

So, without further ado...

After finishing Wicked Cravings, the second book in Suzanne Wright's Phoenix Pack Series, I immediately went to Amazon and bought the first book in the series, Feral Sins. I usually try to read series books in order, but accidentally picked up the second book first. Needless to say, both books have been amazing and I highly recommend them. I am already eagerly awaiting the next book in the series (no release date that I can find).

Feral Sins blurb:
When female wolf shifter Taryn Warner first encounters Trey Coleman, an alpha male wolf shifter with a dangerous reputation, she’s determined to resist his charms. After all, Trey—who was only fourteen when he defeated his own father in a duel, winning the right to be alpha of his pack—can’t have anything to offer the talented healer besides trouble, or so she thinks. Taryn finds herself drawn in by Trey’s forceful demeanor and arctic-blue eyes, and she eventually agrees to enter an uneasy alliance with him. If the two succeed in convincing their respective packs that they’ve chosen each other as mates, Trey will win valuable political allies, while Taryn will escape an odious arranged mating.

But there are a lot of potential pitfalls to this plan—including the very real possibility that the wolf shifters, overwhelmed by their growing attraction to each other, will be unable to maintain the clear heads needed to pull off the deception.


So, what are you reading this Wednesday?

Thursday, May 9, 2013

New Website and a Contest

I'm so excited to announce that my new website is live!!!

It's been months in the making, but the guys over at Create A Vision did a really phenomenal job. 



To celebrate, I'm holding a contest with a PDF of any of my books (winners choice) to a random commenter. To enter, reply here, send me a tweet, comment on my facebook page, or just send me a note through the Contact page of the website and let me know what you think of the new design. Goodreads messages work, too. Even haters can win, so be honest!

Contest ends on May 17th. 


Please spread the word! If I get a big response I'll pick multiple winners.

www.sondraebennett.com

Monday, May 6, 2013

Release Day!

It's here! The official release day for Kalindra! To celebrate, I'm over at Jennifer Lowery's blog with a Meet the Characters interview. Stop on by and "meet" our two leads, Kalindra and Cameron. Don't forget to comment for a chance to win an ecopy!

http://jenniferloweryauthor.com/2013/05/06/meet-the-characters-with-sondrae-bennett/

Kalindra is now available at Amazon, Barnes&Noble, iBooks, and digital bookstores everywhere!

What happens when a warrior woman meets her match?
Harpy Kalindra stumbles upon three human corpses who’ve mysteriously crossed from Earth into Outremer through the portal she guards. A human prisoner with two traveling vampires seems her only clue. She captures the man, and brings him back to her lair to discover the truth–not only why he came to Outremer, but how he got past the defenses of the gate. She expects answers. What she doesn’t expect is the intense attraction she feels for him…attraction he seems to share.

Cameron has a secret. For years, he’s used a shard of the gateway to cross worlds without detection–for his own gain. When the gatekeeper saves him from the clutches of vampires who want the shard, he learns she’s not just another monster from Outremer. He can’t resist his attraction to her human form, and before long he’s feeling more than simple lust for her.

Kalindra’s gateway comes under constant attack from creatures who want what Cameron has. The assaults are his fault, but he can’t hand over the shard, which is a family legacy. He must convince Kalindra he can help defend the gate…but how?



Sunday, May 5, 2013

Snippet Sunday 5.5.13

Since Kalindra was just released this week (squeeee!), I decided it was the perfect book to share a snippet of.  


Her nipple hardened under his touch. Now wasn't that interesting? He slid his thumb over the peak, and felt her breath catch before she shoved away from him. 

"Damn it. I could've killed you. You have to pay attention!" But the tension of her posture felt more sexual than angry.

"Oh, I'm paying attention." 



Kalindra is available now from Amazon. For More information about me or my books, check out my website at www.sondraebennett.com.

Friday, May 3, 2013

I Can't Believe I Forgot...

...to mention my website project in my update post! I have been working with a company, Create A Vision, on a complete new website design. The new website is going to be sleek, professional, and, having seen the finalized design, really freaking awesome! The old website is currently still in place, but the new website should be live sometime this weekend! I'll let you all know when it launches so you can check out the new site!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Early Release and a Pile of Nerves

Today, I noticed that Amazon released my latest book, Kalindra (Gatekeepers), a couple of days early! At first, excitement filled me!

Then the nerves hit. See, the release day nerves never really go away. At least, not in the past six books. And I doubt they ever will. No matter how many books I publish. Because there will always be those questions in the back of my mind. What if readers don't like this one? What if I let my readers down? What if no one even buys this one?

These questions are only amplified with the release of my latest book, Kalindra. Why is this release particularly nervewracking? One, because this is my first release outside of the Alpine Woods Shifters series. I can't help but fear readers won't make the jump with me to a different world, with all new characters, creatures, and plots. I hope they will. I truly feel that those readers who love my Alpine Woods Shifters will fall just as deeply in love with Kalindra and Cameron. They are really fun characters with a great sense of humor and a real connection between them.

So am I excited about the release of Kalindra? Hell yes! But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit scared as well. For now, all I can do is wait and see (and wish and hope).


Life Updates

So, I realize I haven't posted in what feels like forever. Truthfully, I've debated more than once with myself in the past few months about whether or not to delete this blog altogether. But I always talked myself out of it, for two main reasons. One, when I was blogging and visiting blogs consistently, I really loved it. And two, I like the idea of having a place I can potentially connect with readers (you know if I get on top of posting regularly). So in the end, I decided to keep the blog, but I thought it would be nice for me to explain, at least a little bit, what has kept me away the past few months.

1. Get Healthy - This has been a big one for me. I have been exercising more, and have put a huge effort into losing weight and getting healthy. I am currently working with a nutritionist and on a diet. So far I've lost 12 lbs (and counting) and feeling better than I have in a long time. It's amazing, but I feel more awake than I have in years. As if part of me has been in hibernation and is suddenly not only awake, but rearin' to go. And a few weeks ago I completed (walking) my very first 5k! Not only that, but I loved it! I'm already looking for more that I can do in the upcoming months.

2. New Job - A few months ago, I changed jobs. Still within the same company, but a job opened up in a whole new department, moving from full time to part time, and I knew I had to go for it to give myself more time to write. Theoretically, this would mean I'd have more time to write and blog and social network, right? Well, yes, except learning a new job is tough. I am just starting to feel like I know what's going on, and finally feel like I'm getting a handle of things. In addition, I have been pulling a lot of extra hours, both in my new job and my old one to get everything running smoothly and straightened out.

3. And of course...  Writing and Editing. You knew this one was going to be in there, right? I jumped straight from Kalindra edits into my next, and current, project, Bring Me to Life. Now, I know a lot of you are waiting on Laurie's story from the Alpine Woods Shifters, and I will post an update on that soon, but right now I'm working on another story that is really something special. Great, because it's going to be an amazing story, but not so great in that it's taking some time to get there. But don't worry, Laurie's story will have my full focus once I get Bring Me To Life written.

There have been other things occupying my time, of course, but these are the three big ones that have been the most draining/exciting/time consuming.

Thank you all for bearing with me as I get caught up!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Mr. Insatiable by Serenity Woods


I'm very excited about this book. This is the kind of plot line I absolutely love. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy reading the books with kidnappings, stalkers, and other baddies as much as the next girl, but reading a simple love story about the relationship between two people can be so refreshing. I just bought my copy off Amazon and can't wait to get started. Here are the details:



A Lyrical Press Contemporary Romance

Blurb:
Gossip says he is hot between the sheets. Has Mr. Insatiable finally met his match?
Enya’s been curious about Kit’s bedroom exploits ever since his ex-girlfriend spilled the beans about his…skill. But he’s not for her. Enya can’t provide what he wants from life, especially not between the sheets.

After Enya admits she’s not good at sex, Kit persuades her to trust in him. Together, they can create fireworks in the bedroom. A few drinks followed by a discussion about kinky sex, and Enya succumbs to his charm.

Thrilled he’s been proven correct, Kit can’t keep his hands off Enya, and she’s unable, and unwilling, to resist him. But is it just great sex…or something more?

CONTENT WARNING:
Sexy, sizzling hot romance. Please read with air conditioning on.

Excerpt:

When he paused to kiss her hair again, she whispered, “Do you think I’m attractive?” It was a provocative statement, but the need for reassurance after her breakup was too great to resist.

Kit stilled, and she wondered whether she’d overstepped the invisible boundary they’d erected over the years. Just like Tristan had always done, Kit had commented on her burgeoning figure as she’d grown up, made lewd comments when she’d worn a bikini and teased her about the generous size of her breasts, but it had always been done in a brotherly way, in front of the rest of the family. He’d never crossed that line and been suggestive or touched her inappropriately. When they were alone, he was the perfect gentleman, honorable and polite, even if he did continue to tease her, she’d never felt uncomfortable with him. Sometimes she’d wondered whether he actually realized she’d grown up.

He moved back and looked down at her. Even though she wore three-inch heels, he towered over her, his shoulders broad beneath his jacket. She waited for him to make a joke, laugh, or look uncomfortable at being asked to say something personal like that. Instead, to her surprise, he cupped her face with his hands. Looking into her eyes, he held her gaze for a moment, his blue eyes alight with desire. To her astonishment, he smiled wolfishly and lowered his head.

She stood, transfixed, as he pressed his lips to hers. They were firm and warm, and she waited, breathless, while he kissed her, his mouth moving across hers with tender affection. Her mind raced. He was only trying to comfort her. Brother to sister. As if she were kissing Tristan. Yeuch.

Only it wasn’t yeuch. And it wasn’t remotely like how she imagined kissing her brother would be.

She rested her palms on his chest, surprised at the firmness of his muscles beneath her fingers. She’d seen him shirtless in the summer, hugged him and given him teasing pushes a gazillion times, but she’d never touched him. With his lips still slowly brushing hers, and her heart thudding, she moved her hands up and traced his collarbone beneath the white shirt, and then lifted her hands over his shoulders and around his neck, expecting him to draw back, laughing.

Instead of pulling away, Kit’s arms came around her, strong and tight, his hands sliding down her back to her hips. He pulled her against him, and to her complete and utter shock, pressed the hard length of his erection against her, obvious proof he didn’t feel as if he were kissing a sibling either.

Enya’s mouth opened and she gasped, inhaling sharply when his warm tongue brushed hers. For a second she froze, completely taken aback by his reaction, as confused as she had been in her dream by what he was doing and her reaction to him. He stilled, but before he pulled away, desire shot through her, and her instincts took over. Plunging her tongue into his mouth, she threaded her hands through his hair, pressing herself against him, molding her body to his.

Kit groaned, his hands tight on her butt. Unfamiliar yearning swept through her, and she tightened her hands in his hair, grazing her teeth against his bottom lip, pleasure mounting as he deepened the kiss.

She’d forgotten about the heels. She didn’t wear them very often, and when she lifted herself on tiptoe to press her breasts against his chest, she lost her balance. His weight pushed her back the six inches to the wall behind her, and she hit it with a jolt hard enough to make her gasp and break the kiss.

Kit stepped back. “Shit.” He ran both hands through his hair and then surveyed her, hands on hips, apparently lost for words.

Enya pressed shaking fingers to her lips, her head spinning. I kissed Kit Fawkes!

Bio

Serenity Woods lives in the sub-tropical Northland of New Zealand with her wonderful husband and gorgeous teenage son. She writes fun, flirty, and sexy romances in a variety of romantic sub-genres. She’s won several writing competitions and is a member of the Romance Writers of New Zealand. She would much rather immerse herself in reading or writing romance than do the dusting and ironing, which is why it’s not a great idea to pop round if you have any allergies. You can check out all her books at www.serenitywoodsromance.com.

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