Little Miss Kick-Ass Interviews Devyn from Sliding Into Home

Today I am very excited to have Devyn Tate visiting from Anne Lange's steamy erotic romance Sliding Into Home!!!!

Welcome, Devyn. Glad you could join us today.

Hi Felicity. Thank you for inviting me. It’s a pleasure to be here. 

Where you from and what is it you do for a living?

Well, I wish I could say that I'm from some warm, exotic location. But no. I’m from a suburb in Minneapolis Minnesota.  So, I’m getting ready for winter to hit. Having my snow tires put on next weekend. And, as for what pays the bills, I write for a local magazine.

We've all hit hard times in our lives. Can you describe one that changed you as a person and who helped you through it?

That would be my best friends, Caroline and Sara, and unfortunately it happened not too long ago. I came from work in the middle of the day to pick up an article I was working on.  I found my fiancé in bed with my boss.  Needless to say, I no longer work for her.  Him, I’m sort of relieved about. But I really liked that job.

How would you describe the perfect guy?

Smart enough not to sleep with his partner’s boss.   Umm.  I want him to be my friend.  He has to like animals and kids.  He’s willing to work hard. And he has a good sense of humor.  Oh, and I’d like him to be taller than me. *grin*  If he can cook and clean the house – bonus!

Your friends signed you up for a blind date. Have you ever gone on one before? Why did you agree to go on this one?

My friends had gotten into the habit of setting me up. For some reason they felt I needed to be in a relationship. Thankfully, this last one is the last one. As to why I went…well, November in Minneapolis sucks. When tempted with a few days in sunny Vegas, I couldn’t resist. And quite honestly, I had planned to ditch the date and spend the days pool side instead.  Didn’t quite work out that way, but that had been the plan.

Vegas is a very exciting place. Have you been there before?

Yes, a couple of times. I love it there. Lots to do. Lots to see. Apparently, lots to drink. *sheepishly rolls eyes*

 I’ve heard mention of a guy named Jack Bishop. Can you tell us about him?

*laughs*  Heard mention have you?  Jack Bishop the professional baseball player? Or Jack Bishop the high school teacher slash coach? Well, he’s tall, dark and handsome, and can throw a mean curve ball--even still today. Unfortunately, not well enough to continue playing in the professional league. But then I am slightly biased on both counts.  Let’s see. He’s a very nice guy. Great with kids. He’s a fantastic kisser. He’s good at other things too, but I won’t go into those. And he has a great, though sometimes warped, sense of humor. 

As a kick-ass heroine, you know what you want and have a strong mind about how to get it. Do you find this gets you into trouble at times?

*holds up one hand and counts off fingers*  Love of my life. Las Vegas. Drunk. Wedding. Drunk. Need I say more?

If you had to choose between sex on a beach or sex in a bed, which would it be?

Bed. Sand in hard to reach and totally comfortable places?  Ah, no thank you.  Besides, I’d be too scared we’d get caught.  

Any advice for ladies out there who are struggling to find their happy ever after?

Good question.  At one time not that long ago, I was certain a HEA was not in the cards for me. But sometimes your future comes from the past.  Or in the form of the past.  Hmm. Profound aren’t I?  

Don’t give up ladies. Your HEA is out there.  I don’t recommend getting drunk to find it though. The next morning sucks big time.  What I do recommend is sitting down and talking to him or her.  Sometimes all is not as it seems.  And sorbet can help  *wink*

Thank you, Felicity for allowing me the opportunity to sit down and chat with you.  Frankly, I needed some time away from Jack. Since we got married, we’ve spent so little time apart; I was in desperate need of some me-space. *checks watch*  But, my time’s probably running out. So I guess I better go.  Take care!

Lol. Take care, Devyn. Thanks again for stopping by today.

Here's a taste of what trouble Devyn gets up to with Jack on the prowl:

~Excerpt ( for 18+ readers only)~

Sliding into Home A New League - Book 1 © 2014 Anne Lange

She felt no pain. Not the physical kind anyway. Here she sat, in an exquisite hotel suite, in Las Vegas, with… Jack. The boy who had left her. But he didn’t resemble a boy anymore. Oh, no. He looked like a man who could do all sorts of naughty things to make her feel wonderful. And no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t make the naughty suggestions disappear, so she’d given up about two glasses of wine ago, after he’d announced his intentions.

She pictured herself swinging on a pendulum. She swayed to one side and was reminded of the day he’d left. Wasn’t she worth sticking around for, or at least coming home for? Then she swung the other way and focused on the opportunity in front of her. He’s so fucking sexy. And he’s available. And what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Right? It’s not like it’s forever.

She was getting dizzy. She must be going insane if she was even considering it.

Her nipples stood on alert. Her pussy pulsed. Must be the wine. Her friends had brought her to Las Vegas to have sex. But sex with Jack? A mistake? Oh, yeah. She squirmed on the couch, and with as much nonchalance as possible rubbed her arm over her nipples. She suppressed a groan. Okay, maybe a little bit of pain. The kind only a good hard round of sex could relieve.

Devyn glanced up from where she’d settled into the overstuffed couch after they’d moved back into the suite. She watched Jack, but didn’t really see him as he moved about the room. Instead, she pictured him bending her over the arm of the sofa, while the kaleidoscope of colors from the Strip played across the darkened room. In her daydream, he slipped inside her, his cock rigid, thick, hot—stretching her wide, to the pleasurable edge of painful. He paused to place tender kisses down her spine, before pulling back and plunging hard and fast back into her body—relentless in his endeavor to hear her scream his name.

In her mind, she begged him, repeatedly, to make her come.

“Dev, did you say something?”

Startled, she blinked and looked up at his question. “Ah, no.”

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~Felicity

Little Miss Kick-Ass Interviews Leia from SOAR

I am so excited to share this interview with you today!


Erotic romance author, Zara Cox stopped by with Leia Michaels. Leia is the kick-ass heroine from SPIRAL, book #3 of Zara's best selling Indigo Lounge series. The conclusion of Leia's story, SOAR is out today.

 

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~Blurb~

Welcome back to The Indigo lounge, the scandalously sexy sky-high playground where anything can happen. Buckle up. Emotional turbulence guaranteed...
SOAR, the sizzling conclusion to the next duet in the Indigo Lounge Series.

Seven Nights, Seven Highs…the story continues!

Dark and sinfully sexy Noah King thought he'd left his past behind in New York. He should have known better. The past isn't done with him yet.

Leia Michaels thought she was finally free. Free of the shadows of her past. Free to contemplate a future with Noah. She should have known better. The past isn't done with her either.

Perfect for lovers of Sylvia Day's Crossfire series, SOAR is the conclusion to the scorching duet in the bestselling Indigo Lounge series. Step back aboard and check your inhibitions at the door.

*Warning* This book contains explicit sexual scenarios that will make your pulse explode. 18+ only.

~Interview~ 

Felicity: Welcome, Leia. Thank you very much granting an interview on such a busy day! Many readers may have already been introduced to your story in SPIRAL, but for those who haven’t, can you tell us a bit about yourself?

Leia: Hi, really glad to be here!! Yes, my story did start a bit crazily in Spiral, didn’t it? Thanks to everyone who read it, btw. A little bit about myself? Well, my past has been quite…turbulent, to put it mildly. I lost my parents at a young age, and my life “spiralled” down a rather chaotic road, which culminated in me meeting Noah King on the Indigo Lounge private jet. Let’s just say we’re kindred spirits of sorts, in that our lives are a little fucked up, pardon my French.

Felicity: As the young-woman CEO of a multi-national company, what do you find is your greatest challenge?

Leia: Smashing through the stereotype that young (I’m 23) often means dumb J

Felicity: La Carezza is a lingerie company. Do you do all of your own designs?

Leia: Absolutely. It’s a consuming passion of mine and I’m of the firm mind that a woman’s underwear should be extra special. Always.

Felicity: Do you have a favourite piece?

Leia: I do, and I’m wearing it now *wink wink*

Felicity: Warren Snyder has been important influence on your life. How has your relationship changed over the years?

Leia: Warren was never what I would call a father figure. He was more a staid mentor. But lately, our relationship has taken a turn for the slightly disturbing and I can’t help think he’s waiting to make a move. A move that could hurt me badly.

Felicity: The Indigo Lounge. 7 nights 7 highs - Are You Ready To Lose Control?

I know my readers are DYING for a glimpse into the exclusive luxury flight. Can you tell us, without breaching confidentiality, what it was like on the plane?

Leia: Stepping aboard the IL Jet is stepping into an atmosphere so charged with sex, you can’t help but be immersed in it. Would I have been insanely attracted to Noah King if we’d met for the first time somewhere more…normal? Without a doubt. But the Indigo Lounge jet offers sexual experiences at every turn that ramps up budding fantasies - the Decadence room, The Silk Bar with loungers provided for sex, the Ozone Bar, dining experiences that come with sex toys and aphrodisiac-laced candles, and as I found out very recently, an in-room set up of your choice. So, short answer is, whether you have one sexual fantasy or a thousand, the Indigo Lounge is your oyster.

Felicity: Wow. Sounds completely decadent. I know why I'd go on a trip like that, lol, but why did you go on the trip?

Leia: To take back my sexuality. To break free once and for all from the ravages of my sexual assault when I was seventeen.

Felicity: You are a very brave woman to confront your fears in such a direct way. On the brochure, it asks if you are ready to lose control. Did you lose control? And who did you do it with?

Leia: I most definitely lost control - and in the best and worst ways, I think. I submitted my sexual control to Noah King (best decision ever) and lost my heart to him in the process (not such a good idea…so far).

Felicity: How would you describe the perfect guy?

Leia: A little broken (so he understands that I’m not perfect), a lot domineering (I like to surrender my control in the bedroom), funny, and…a big, experienced, cock certainly doesn’t hurt.

Felicity: It certainly doesn't, lol. Can you tell us about your relationship with Noah King?

Leia: Well, it’s currently turbulent. He has issues. I have major issues. But when I close my eyes, I see nothing but him in my future and in my heart. Will we work things out? I’m too afraid to hope, but Noah wants me to have a little faith, so we’ll see…

Felicity: As a kick-ass heroine, you know what you want and have a strong mind about how to get it. Do you find this gets you into trouble at times?

Leia: Surrendering my will outside of the bedroom is difficult for me. I also have major trust issues. So yeah, it’s a challenge. But one I won’t back down from.

Felicity: If you had to choose between sex on a beach or sex in a bed, which would it be?

Leia: Sex in bed. The idea of anyone seeing me naked isn’t one Noah accommodates lightly. To be honest, he’s quite fanatical about the prospect. Besides, we like to play with gadgets, which won’t really work on a beach. *wink*

Felicity: SPIRAL ended in a heart-wrenching revelation. Without going deeply into details, what can readers expect to find in SOAR, the conclusion to your story?

Leia: It’s a roller coaster ride of heartbreak, angst, wild and beautiful sex, sex, more sex and a horrific realisation that the people I trusted aren’t what they seem. I’m expecting to fight to the death for my happiness.

Felicity: Any advice for ladies out there who are struggling to find their happy ever after?

Leia: Never give up. Use everything you got. And yes, I mean sex, too. And trust a little bit more.


Felicity: Thank you so much, Leia, for your wonderful and enlightening answers.


Readers can check out the full Indigo Lounge series here:

                                        

      Zach and 

Bethany's story        

         Noah and 

Leia's story

And more about Zara Cox here: Facebook

Thanks for stopping by! ~Felicity

An Update and an Interview

Captain Leonidas...

 I imagine him sitting across from me in a dimly lit room. Perhaps we are at a table in a local café where the patrons accept one of his kind without the raised brow and whispered sneer of social snobbery. I sip my latte while he watches, the glow from his blue eyes a glimmer of slightly bored amusement.

“Tell me how you feel the story is progressing,” I prompt, picking a chocolate biscuit off a plate and taking a nibble. “We’ve gotten quite a bit past that momentous tea scene now.” (for more on that see An Interview Of A Different Kind )

He watches the movement and remains silent, wisps of steam gently curling from the crested piping on his helmet. I see that as a sign of displeasure. Of course, it is rude of me to eat in front of him, knowing that his lack of a digestive system means he cannot do the same. Out of respect, I put the biscuit back but the curls of steam continue.

“You have hurt Lady Anne,” he accuses, his voice a mixture of rich echoes as it reverberates inside his metal body. “And given me no choice but to do the same.”

 

“All is fair in love, war and story writing.” I say with a smile. “I’m glad you’ve fallen in love with her. She needs a man like you.”

“I am not a true man.”

“Because you’re stuck in a metal suit? I think Lady Anne sees you quite differently. Especially after you engaged with her in la fete noir. She gave herself to you quite selflessly.”

“It was a mistake. A decision made in the heat of battle. It will not happen again.”

“Do you really think so?” I cannot help laughing. “She has a say in the matter too, you know, and I believe she quite enjoyed the moment. As did you.”

He stares at me, steam hissing from his piping. “Give me my old body back.”

“Do you think it will make a difference to how she feels about you if you have a flesh and blood body instead of this metal one?”

“It makes a difference to me!”

 

He leans forward, gripping the table so hard the edge snaps beneath his steel fingers. Steam swirls around us in a hot mist which quickly cools as it settles on my skin. I abandon my drink, pushing the cup aside to face him squarely.

“I like you, Leo. You have a wonderful, strong soul. I see why Anne is drawn to you, despite your self-loathing problem. But you have a lot of growing to do before you deserve your happy ending. Show me that you know what it means to be a true hero, and I will consider giving you your old body back. Until then, I suggest you enjoy the adventure and take out your frustration on that nasty dreadnought.”

I imagine the scent of brimstone is heavy in the air as he angrily stands up and storms from the coffee shop, crested helmet hissing steam and red cape snapping behind him.

He’s a troubled soul, Leonidas. So dark and brooding and fun to write. I have every confidence that he will redeem himself in the course of the story. But I think as a writer I can’t make it easy. Life isn’t easy. Neither is writing a book. Each chapter is an adventure, a new lesson learned. And just like Leo, I must be patient, accept my literary shortcomings and learn from them before I can write, ‘the end’.  

What about you? Are there books you’ve written or read where you feel you've learned something about yourself by the time you've reached the end of the story?

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kate