Perilous Play's Back, Better than Ever! (#FREE #memoir #BDSM #Kink #TheReal50Shades)

My life changed, and I felt that the first edition of Perilous Play needed updating. 

Here are some differences. Old cover:

New cover, by the amazing Dar Albert:

Here's an excerpt to pique your interest--from the new material in the new edition:

Chapter Nine

A Brief Confession and a Better Ending

The time of this writing is July 2016, and I feel it’s time to tell the truth, especially since I have emphasized my commitment to honesty both in this book and my life.

The events I discussed in Chapter One did not take place in the Bay Area when I was a student—they took place in Sacramento in 2012, centering around a yoga studio. Trapper Hart was not a law student, but a local businessman who attended the same class I did.

2014 was a year of exploration and growth for me...

Like what you read? Get it here: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00S4GV3AS

It's a very Naughty Spring Fling! (@naughtyliterati #boxedset #99cents)

It's finally here! And it's wonderful!

The Naughty Literati have given birth to another boxed set--our third in about six months (and yes, it's been exhausting).

I'm very proud of this anthology. The stories are marvelous and Nicole Austin, our cover artist, has, as usual, outdone herself. She just gets better and better!

Here's a snippet from my story, Spring Training. It's about a hot baseball pitcher who gets very special training...

She practically dragged him to her room, and once she’d gotten him inside, slammed him into the wall and tore off his jacket. “Nice of you to dress properly,” she murmured while she made quick work of his tie, then ripped his shirt open.

“You too.” He grabbed her head and pulled her in to kiss her hard on the lips. “I practically came in my pants when you walked into the room. I’ve been hot for you all fuckin’ day long.”

He shoved his tongue into her mouth. Pain lanced through him, starting where she’d bitten his tongue. “If I want your tongue, I’ll go in and get it,” she snapped.

He jerked back and stared at her, jaw slightly agape.

“Have you done this before? Not sex, but giving up control to your partner?”

“Not really,” he said slowly. “Not as such... I mean, there have been times that a woman pushed me down and mounted me, but nothing stated. Nothing blatant.”

She slid her hand into his hair and clenched her fist, holding him tightly. “Nothing like this.”

His scalp tingled. Tears started in his eyes and he blinked. His cock jerked, hardened. “No, nothing like this.”

She released her grip to rub his scalp, and the tingling faded, replaced by warmth. “Okay, so you’re a newbie. Why did you agree to give yourself to me so quickly?”

Give yourself to me. A shudder ran through his body. “The very thought of it... It’s hot as hell. You’re hot as hell. And your confidence is a big part of it.”

She grinned again. “Do you have any idea what’s going to happen?”

He shook his head.

If you want to know what's going to happen, get your copy of Naughty Flings here: http://indi.uno/1EaiEqB

Want some free naughtiness? Naughty Hearts, a previous anthology, is free one more day! So if you want more romance spiced with a little naughtiness, go for it!

GET IT HERE: http://indi.uno/1BH3Uxu

And...we have a contest! Yay! We're giving away a Kindle Paperwhite loaded with books from the Naughty Literati.

Who are the Naughty Literati, you ask?

They’re a group of authors who’ve come together to showcase their epic talents in stories filled with powerful eroticism and satisfying romance. Their tales range from heartwarming and sweet to scorching hot erotic; medieval to futuristic; humans to aliens and shape-shifters; vanilla committed couples to kinky ménage fun.  

Here's the site URL with the contest:

http://www.naughtyliterati.com

ENJOY!

Cold Nights, Hot Reads...A Very Special Blog Hop--With Swag! (#free #prizes #BDSM #memoir)

Delighted to participate in a very special blog hop, one that differs from my usual weekly hops in that there's a Rafflecopter and so there's swag! Here's the prize list:

•    1st Prize:  $125 Paypal Cash or Gift Card

•    2nd Prize: $50 Paypal Cash or Gift Card

•    3rd Prize:  $35 Paypal Cash or Gift Card

•    4th Prize   $20 Gift Certificate for Phaze Books

Pretty damn good if you ask me!

I am also offering a free ebook--anything a randomly selected commenter wants from either of my sites--enter at http://www.suzdemello.com

Here's my hot read to warm up your chilly winter night. It's from Naughty Balls, a story I wrote that's included in the Naughty Hearts boxed set. Naughty Balls is a New Adult romance featuring two college basketball players alone on Valentine’s Day night. (M/F)

“I tell you what.” He was already close, and shifted so he was even closer.

I stared at his chest to avoid getting trapped by his gaze again. Not the best idea to avoid distraction. His chest was ripped like the rest of him and shiny with sweat. Not gross sweat. Sexy sweat.

I wanted to lick it.

I blinked, startled by the thought.

I wanted to lick Orlando Havens’ chest.

Actually, I wanted to do a lot more than lick Orlando’s chest.

He put a finger under my chin and raised my head so I’d have to look him in the eyes. His gaze was curiously intense. He said, “If we’re gonna play, someone oughta pay.”

I scrunched my eyebrows together.

He went on, “Let’s make a bet. You win, you get my manager’s name and

number. I win, I...get...you.”

“You...what?” I was so far out of my depth I was drowning.

He grinned at me.

I breathed, felt, thought, then breathed again. Heavily. “That’s not exactly Sophie’s choice,” I said slowly. “But it’s a tough one.”

“Yeah?” His smile was a little smug and a lot sexy.

OMG. I realized with more than a little surprise that he was really interested in me. Not only as an athlete, but as a person.

As a woman.

Who’da thunk it? Not me.

I found myself grinning. “This is great. I win either way.” I looked him in the eyes again and allowed my eyelashes to flutter. “Don’t I?”

“So do I. I reckon I already won.”

“How’s that?”

“I didn’t know you liked me.”

My mouth dropped open. “Of course I do. Who doesn’t?”

He humphed. “A lot of people. And a lot of folks just wanna use me. You better look out for that, too, girl.”

“If anyone’s using me, I haven’t noticed.”

“You just got here, l’il Ms. Freshman. Come March Madness, people ’round here are gonna notice you even if you don’t bother noticing them. You’re gonna get hit on like you’re a punching bag.”

“Hm.” Nerves twitched in my belly. Starting to sweat, I unzipped my hoodie. “What do I do about it?”

“I’ll watch your back if you watch mine. If you want.”

“Oh, I want.” I again looked him square in the eyes. “I definitely want.”

Score your copy here:

http://indi.uno/1BH3Uxu (Amazon—ebook)

http://tinyurl.com/NHPaper (Amazon--paperback)

Click the link below to see our fabulous Rafflecopter prizes!

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Remember, this is a blog hop! Find other authors' work through the below links. And remember--the more you play, the more likely it is that you'll win! And every writer is also offering a freebie in addition to the Rafflecopter prizes.

Want to Laugh? Read The Romantical Groom (#RegencyRomance #satire #free)

One of my first fiction pieces worth reading was The Romantical Groom. I wrote it for a creative writing class I took in early 1997, while I was still practicing law and dreaming of another career to rescue me from the day-to-day drudgery and outright negativism of working as a trial attorney.

The Romantical Groom was my first fiction publication--American River College published it in their award-winning annnual literary magazine.

I've always loved Regency romance. Even before I started to read romance with a view toward becoming a romance novelist, I devoured everything Georgette Heyer wrote.

But one must admit that the genre is quite mockable.

Hope this excerpt tickles your funny bone! If it does, it's available for free via Kindle Unlimited here:http://tinyurl.com/ndljd49

George serenely rode on, accompanied by his father and a groom. As befitted a gentleboy, he was securely mounted on his sweet old gelding, Muffin. He rode side-saddle, his skirts gracefully arrayed around him; gentleboys ride side-saddle to protect their tender parts from the chafing of the leathern seat.

He was eighteen years old and perfect, from the top of his guinea-gold curls to the bottom of his superbly fitted boots. The zephyr blue of his graceful, skirted riding habit complemented his celestial eyes. The low-cut jacket accentuated without revealing his lovely form.

Marlene turned to d'Arvon. "Caro, introduce me to the laddie," she wheedled.

"'Tis naught to me, Marlene, but you might wish to wait until you are not so rough from riding," she pointed out. "The gentleboy might want grace and deportment…in short, a dandy."

Maybegood snorted.

If you want to find out what happens next--here's that magic URL: http://tinyurl.com/ndljd49

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Plotting and Planning--a #Writing Manual, Just in Time for #NaNoWriMo! (#MFRWAuthor #free)

Hey there, aspiring authors! Ever wondered how an author plots and writes a book?

Wonder no more! Suzie deMello is here to tell you the secrets, or at least a few of them.

Plotting and Planning is Suzie’s second writing treatise, following the best-selling Write This, Not That! 

To celebrate the release of Plotting and Planning, Write This is available NOW for a short time FOR FREE at these outlets:

http://tinyurl.com/o8zy7xw     kobo

http://tinyurl.com/phc8b89   google

I'm sure Amazon will soon follow suit.

Here’s the blurb for Plotting and Planning: 

Another engaging, witty writing primer from Suz deMello, whose Write This, Not That! was an Amazon bestseller. Plotting, point of view, character creation, conflict and much more are examined in this brief but pithy writing manual.  A must for the serious writer who wants the basics without boredom.

Says bestselling author Kylie Brant: “Sue has written a concise manual that is valuable for both beginning and seasoned writers. Going to write a book? Read this first!” 

Here’s an excerpt to pique your interest:

How does an author write a book?

Unfortunately for aspiring authors, this is not an easy question to answer. It's tantamount to asking, Where do authors get their ideas? which, believe me, is our least favorite question. I often tell people I get them at Sears—they're sold by the dozen in the basement between the barbecues and the bikes.

In reality, I get my ideas from almost anywhere. Maybe a magazine article about a place or event. Perhaps someone I meet or something a person says may trigger a train of thought that will eventually lead to a book. Maybe travel to someplace new ignites the creative spark that will inspire me.

Here's a better question: What are the building blocks of plot and story?

If you like what you read, here’s where you can buy the ebook:

http://tinyurl.com/deMelloPlotting

Happy writing!

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