Thursday, July 03, 2008

TT #46

Today's TT is pictures from my vacation on Alligator Point. There are also pictures from Wakulla Springs.
















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Monday, June 30, 2008

I'm back!

I’m back from vacation and buried under in emails. Once I am caught up, I have some wonderful things to share. While I was away, I received some fabulous reviews, a beautiful cover for Greek Temptation and some awesome print news.

I have lots of pictures and I plan to download them and share them on my Thursday Thirteen. We stayed at a beach house on Alligator Point, FL. It was very secluded and quite beautiful.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Vacation

Hey,

No TT this week maybe not next week either!

I'm off for the next week or so do the vacation thingy. I'm taking the laptop with and hope to do lots of writing but won't be on the Internet as much. I will check my email when I can.

Hope you all have a great week!

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Working on a vampire WIP



Currently, I'm working on a vampire story and it reminds me how much I miss Buufy, Angel and now Moonlight. Pout!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Guest bloggin' at NOR

I’m guest bloggin’ at NOR today so come by and check it out if you get a chance.

NOR

TT #45

This Thursday I'm making a partial list of some of the books and short stories I picked up at Lori Foster's Get Together. I've only read a few of them so far.

1. Cade by Paige Tyler (Part of The Cutler Brothers Series) I've read this one and it was fantastic. Cade is a hottie!

2. Madoc by Paige Tyler (Part of The Cutler Bothers Series)Just started this one and it promises to be as good as the first of the series.

3. The Cutler Brides by Paige Tyler (Part of The Cutler Brothers Series)

4. Secrets Bared by Anne Rainey

5. Trenton's Terms by Kelley Nyrae

6. Servant, The Awakening by L.L. Foster

7. Bed, Breakfast and You by Maddie James

8. Claiming the Legend by Janet Eaves

9. The Magic Spell by Paige Tyler

10. Runaway Home by Camille Anthony ( I read this. It was delicious!)

11. Firefighter's Sour by Tuesday Morrigan (This is a hot, short read that I found delightful.)

12. Gator Bait by Mary Winter (This is one of my favorite short stories)

13. Pool Boys by Sierra Dafoe


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Monday, June 09, 2008

Back from the Lori Foster event

I had a wonderful time and met a lot of great people. I'm playing catch up now but soon I'll tell you all about it. I also grabbed a few awesome books which I'll tell you about too.

Friday, June 06, 2008

My weekend plans

Today, I leave town for the Lori Foster Get Together. I’ll be there tonight through Sunday morning. There are so many readers and authors coming that I just can’t wait to meet. If anyone is attending the event, make sure and say hello. I’d love to meet ya!

However, before I leave town I’m blogging at Nice n’ Naughty so come by and say ‘hi’, if you get the chance.

Whatever you do this weekend I hope you enjoy!

Thursday, June 05, 2008

TT # 44

A list of my favorite tv shows that are no longer on. Some are old some are new.

1. Moonlight (pout)
2. Buffy
3. Angel
4. Will and Grace
5. Friends
6. Xena
7. The X Files
8. Happy Days
9. The Andy Griffith Show
10. Cheers
11. The Gilmore Girls
12. Everybody Loves Raymond
13. Charmed



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Sunday, June 01, 2008

I'm on Fictionwise!

Undercover Pleasure Droid is now available on Fictionwise!

Undercover Pleasure Droid

Dancing for the Wolf will be available there soon.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

TT #43

13 Hot men!
















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Thursday, May 22, 2008

TT #42

TT #42

Thirteen favorite Diana Palmer books. Many of you know that I am a huge Diana Palmer fan. Her writing has been a huge inspiration to me. Below I have compiled a list of my favorite Diana Palmer books. It was very difficult to choose only thirteen.

1. Diamond Spur
2. The Australian
3. The Cowboy & the Lady
4. Rey & Leo
5. Outsider
6. The Wedding in White
7. Circle of Gold
8. Unlikely Lover
9. Man in Control
10. Man of Ice
11. Cattleman’s Pride
12. Darling Enemy
13. Sweet Enemy

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

David Cook wins

WooHoo! David Cook wins American Idol. Although, both David's were awesome, Cook win by 12 million votes. I was somewhat surprised but pleased. His performance tonight with ZZ Top was fabulous. I enjoy watching the show with my daughter. It's the only reality show that I watch.

Graduation

Today, my daughter is graduating from 8th grade. She looked so beautiful when she left for school. It's so hard to believe she's going to be 14 and in high school next year. She's changed a lot in the last year and it's kind of sad. She's not my little baby anymore.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Moonlight!

Another complaint about tv programing. Can you believe they are canceling Moonlight after one season? It was my favorite new show. Mick is so hot! I hope another network picks it up.

I'm so sick of reality tv. The networks could cancel all of them and I wouldn't complain but they have to cancel the hot vampire show.

Bones

Anyone watch Bones last night? I love the show. Booth and Bones are great together however I really hated what they did with Zack. I liked Zack and I can't believe they are writting him out.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Inside Satin Seduction

This is an unedited excerpt of Satin Seduction.

Blurb:
How far will lingerie designed, Nicole James go to sell her new line to her studly boss? Jake Malone has desired the full-figured designer since their first meeting. Talking her into modeling her designs is just the first step in seducing her.

Excerpt:
He fingered the corset she’d thrown on his desk. “This corset is a satin blend?”

“Satin-Lycra blend. It’s comfortable, yet controls,” she explained. “Comfort and control are important ingredients for a full-figured line.”

“What else have you designed, besides the thong, of course?”

“I have three panties, the Brazilian-cut, a hip-hugger, the thong and a brief.”

“No granny panties?” He winked.

“Never!” She pretended to gasp in horror. “Banish the thought. I’ve also finished designs for another corset, a bustier and some night clothes.”

“You’ve been busy. Have you had anyone model them?” His brows rose. “We need to test the comfort and control.”

Biting her lip, she hesitated. “We don’t have larger models. I made them in my size.”

Picking up the thong, his fingers traced the lacy edge. “You’ve modeled these?”

“I tried everything on to test the comfort and fit. Those don’t actually offer control but…” She hesitated.

“They’re sexy as hell.” His eyes ran over her and a shiver rode her spine. “Are you wearing one of your creations now?”

Nicole laughed nervously.

Jake grinned in a way that would wet any red-blooded woman’s panties. “You said you’d never charge me with harassment.”

She raised her chin. “I meant it.”

“What are you wearing?”

Her tongued felt glued to the top of her mouth and she swallowed. “I’m wearing a slimming corset with support for…”

“Support for large-breasted women?” His gaze devoured her chest. She could almost believe he could see through her clothes.

“Yes.”

He crushed the thong in his hand. “What type of panty?”

“A ruffled Brazilian-cut,” she answered and was surprised how breathy her voice sounded.

“Damn,” he breathed the word as his eyes stripped her clothing from her body. “Can I talk you into modeling them for me?”

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Extravaganza Download

Want a sneak peek at a few wonderful books? CJ England was gracious enough to put together a PDF download of the first chapter of several wonderful books. You will find books by CJ England, Denyse Bridger, Ann Cory, Jude Mason, Liddy Midnight, Linda Mooney, Derek Musgrave, Sapphire Phelan, Anne Rainey, C.A. Solo and Brenda Williamson. Also included is a look at my book, Warrior of the Past. If you would like a copy, email me and I will forward it to you in PDF format.

Send requests for the Extravaganza download to: laday @ insightbb.com (no spaces)

Monday, May 12, 2008

Winners

Winners of EC decks of cards.

Winner from my blog is…Diane McEntire
Winner from my Yahoo group is…Lisa-goosebooth
Winner from Nice n Naughty blog is…ddurance

All winners need to email their address to me at: laday @ insightbb.com (no spaces)

Thanks to everyone who played and congrats to the winners.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mother's Day

Hope everyone has a wonderful day. I plan to spend the day with my daughter. Whatever you do -- enjoy!

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Nice n Naughty winner of deck of cards

ddurance, you are the winner from the Nice n Naugty blog. Email me with your address and I'll send you your prize. I know you'll enjoy.

Remember, the contest on this blog and my Yahoo group runs until Monday.

Congrats on the win!

Friday, May 09, 2008

Want a deck of 2008 Ellora’s Cave Playing Cards?



Want to win a deck of 2008 Ellora’s Cave Playing Cards? I received my cards yesterday and they are HOT! What’s the best part about the cards? Now, I get to give them away. Believe me; they’ll liven up a poker game. I have the 2008 Silver Screen playing cards. How do you win? It’s easy! Reply to this post and I will draw one random winner Monday morning, 5-12-08.

My card in the deck is the 9 of spades, with the cover of Zarius.




Also, I will be running a contest to win on the Nice n Naughty blog and on my Yahoo Group so don’t forget to stop by for your chance to win there too. Nice and Naughty contest runs through tomorrow morning so hurry up and post.

Nice n Naughty
Yahoo Group

Thursday, May 08, 2008

TT #41

13 things about Atkins low-carb diet. I’m well into my second week on the diet. Below is a list of things about the diet and my experience with it.

1. I’ve lost ten pounds. It’s all water weight but ten pounds is ten pounds.

2. I had to give up Mountain Dew. Pout.

3. You aren’t supposed to have caffeine but I have one cup of half the caffeine coffee a day.

4. You have to eat too much meat.

5. I miss fruit. Inductions Stage (the first two weeks) doesn’t allow fruit.

6. I usually do the Induction Stage longer than two weeks. You lose the most weight in this stage.

7. I have done this diet before, several times. Sometimes, I’ve had great results, other times I didn’t last a week.

8. When you first start the diet, you have no energy.

9. It involves a lot of cooking, therefore a lot of cleaning up – Urgh!

10. You need to take vitamin supplements with this diet especially potassium.

11. My favorite treat is sugar free, black cherry Jello.

12. I’m trying to lose weight before my vacation at the end of June.

13. It’s not so hard to follow if you stay home but it’s difficult for me if we go out.



I’m off to make my breakfast. I miss just being able to grab a muffin and go. Sigh! Hopefully, the end result will be worth it.

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Monday, May 05, 2008

4.5 Blue Ribbons for Zarius

Zarius get 4.5 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies!

Snippet:
“L.A. Day delves perfectly into a woman’s fantasy of finding that special someone who desires ONLY you.” Reviewed by Anita at Romance Junkies

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Tragedy at the Derby

Oaks Day, the day before the derby ended up a total wash. It poured all afternoon and the track was a muddy mess but still the races went on even if half the crowd left. Derby Day was clear and cool, much improved from the day before. Unfortunately, a perfect day for racing was forever marred by Eight Belles breaking both of her ankles during cool down after finishing second in the Derby.

Big Brown won in grand fashion and he deserves praise but the whole day was ruined for me when the Filly was euthanized on the track after the horrific accident.

It was just two years ago, when Derby winner Barbaro broke a leg while running in the Preakness. Since, it was only one leg they did all they could to save him but eight months after the accident he too was euthanized.

Growing up in Louisville, I've spent much time at the track but these incidents have certainly put a pall over horse racing for me.

Saturday, May 03, 2008

My winner fron CJ's Bash!

Amelia Richard is my winner from CJ’s bash. The prize is a free download of The Last Warrior.

I appreciate everyone that entered. It was a great day and don’t forget CJ’s bash will continue today. I won’t be in attendance since today is Derby day in Louisville.

Have an awesome day!

Thursday, May 01, 2008

TT # 40

Tomorrow, Warrior of the Past releases from Ellora's Cave. This is my thirteenth ebook so I thought I'd show you all thirteen hot covers.
Hope you enjoy!

















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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Chatting this week!

Tomorrow, April 30th it’s my author day at TwoLips from 5pm until 8pm EST.
Stop by to chat, read excerpt and win a prize.
TwoLips


Friday, May 2nd, I’ll be chatting with CJ England and friends at her group. Come by to chat, enjoy excerpt, prizes and who knows what all. Warrior of the Past releases on Friday and I’ll share some juicy excerpts.

CJ England

Of course, as usual I'll blog at Nice n' Naughty on Friday.

Laura/LA Day

Celebration on Friday



Friday, I will be at CJ England's Yahoo group with a host of other authors.

Monday, April 28, 2008

My trip to the Dogwood Conference

I just returned from the Dogwood Writing Conference and I had a wonderful. It was hosted by the KYOWA chapter of RWA and they were friendly and gracious people. I plan to attend their event again next year.

The event took place at the lodge at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, which is in eastern Kentucky. The park is beautiful and the lodge is very nice. The dogwoods and redbuds are in bloom making for spectacular scenery. I didn’t have a lot of time to explore so next year I may go down a day early.

My husband, daughter and niece made the trip with me and hung out in the park and neighboring area while I attended the workshops. Unfortunately, we didn’t arrive in time to attend the workshop Friday night but I did have time for a little socializing. I met some very friendly people and chatted before I headed back to my room.

My daughter is thirteen and my niece is fourteen with very active imaginations enhanced by just watching Prom Night. So when the power when out at out 10pm they were convinced a stalker had cut the power lines and was about to slaughter the guests. Of course, we played along and encouraged them to a point. Needless to say, I was awake until 1am. They have managed to embellish the story and have enjoyed telling their friends about their night of horror.

I didn’t get much sleep but Saturday was still very enjoyable. After breakfast, Christine Witthohn of Book Cents Literary Agency gave a workshop on query letters. It was very informative, as I hate writing query letters. Next, I attended Raelene Gorlinsky’s workshop on genre and sex. She had a great little sheet on words NOT to use to describe private parts. I don’t understand why she didn’t like–pulse-pounding swamp of love and cum or one-eyed purple-headed yogurt slinger! LOL You should see the list. If you don’t know Raelene, she is the publisher and editor of Ellora’s Cave and she is very witty and entertaining.

Authors, Pamela Cable, Cathie Shaffer and Maddie James also had workshops. I couldn’t attend them all but I especially wanted to attend Maddie’s. I spoken with Maddie online many times and I was thrilled to meet her and listen to her editing tips.

The panel of editors and agents critiqued one page from anonymous works in progress. I enjoyed this and I have to say they were right on the money as far as I could tell.

The workshops were fun but I have to say the best part was meeting new and interesting people. Hopefully, many of them will be in attendance next year.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Dogwood Conference

What am I doing this weekend? I’m attending the Dogwood Writing Conference. See details below:

Join KYOWA members and fellow writers at the third annual Dogwood Writing Conference at beautiful Greenbo Lake State Resort Park located in eastern Kentucky.

Dates: April 25-26, 2008

Location: Greenup County Resort Park
965 Lodge Road (off KY Route 1)
Greenup, KY 41144-9517
Park Phone: 606-474-7324, 800-325-0083

Host Chapter: KYOWA (KY-OHIO-WV) 180
Contact Mary Shortridge
meshortridge228@gmail.com

Fee: $45.00 for non KYOWA members.
Includes Friday night Ice Cream Social/Program
Saturday Continental Breakfast, Luncheon,
and all workshops
We have a special nightly rate at the lodge of $71.96
for up to two people ($10/person over 2)
and a block of rooms for one or both nights.
Phone the park directly for reservations.
(Please note: KY Parks System bills your credit card
for the first night when you reserve your room. It will
be refunded if you cancel by the day before
your arrival.)




Enter
OUR PRESENTERS SO FAR:

PAMELA KING CABLE, Motivational Speaker, Author
New Release: Southern Fried Women
www.pamelacable.com
“When a speaker genuinely enjoys what she is doing as much as Pamela King Cable obviously enjoys speaking, there isn’t an audience in the world that isn’t swept up in the experience. I’ve been to all sorts of workshops, forums, and readings, but I’ve yet to see a crowd as captivated as they are at every single one of Pam’s presentations that I’ve attended. She literally becomes the words she has written and the characters she has created—it is a mesmerizing thing to behold.” Edmund R Schubert, Editor, Author


“Pamela Cable presented a program for our Sisters In Crime chapter … about Writing Conferences and Classes. Her presentation was informative, professional, and most enjoyable. Pamela's enthusiasm for the writing process is encouraging to the beginner writer as well as the more seasoned one. I recommend her highly as a public speaker…” Helen Goodman, Triad Chapter, Sisters In Crime


DR VIRGIL DAVIS, PhD, Reiki Master, 7th Degree Black Belt in
Karate
Dr Davis is a full professor of Psychology. He has published several
articles and co-authored the First and Second Editions of Understanding Psychology. He is the owner of Davis Karate Studio in Morehead, KY and and has worked extensively with disadvantaged and disabled young people, teaching the Karate discipline.

"Today's knowledge of human potential, as well as results in success motivation studies, provide solid evidence, if not unquestionable proof, that it is our thinking; the thoughts that we put in our minds (and allow to stay there), that determines whether we succeed or fail in reaching specific goals or in the performance of the majority of the activities in which we participate daily.

Think one way, and you attract the conditions which that type of thinking indicates. Think another way, and you attract an entirely different set of conditions. Conditions are created by thoughts much more than conditions create thoughts. It’s the simple law of attraction, a concept which has been recently discussed in detail by Rhonda Byrne in her popular book and DVD entitled 'The Secret'. "
from "The Secret: 'I Can't' Becomes Self-Fulfilling Prophesy" by Virgil Davis, 4/11/2007.


MADDIE JAMES, Author, Speaker

I’m often asked—why write romance novels? And the answer to that question is simple. What better a subject to write about than developing relationships between two people? About the pitfalls along the way? About falling in love? About happily-ever-after?
What could be better?
I hope when you read my stories that you laugh a little, cry a little, and can’t wait to read a little bit more. That’s the way I feel when I write my stories. I laugh and cry and I can’t wait to get to the end so I can get my story told. That’s what keeps me writing!
Current Releases: The Curse
Blue
Ladies of Legend: Finding Home (with Janet
Eaves, Magdalena Scott, Jan Scarborough)

www.maddiejames.com


OUR EDITORS AND AGENTS:

RAELELNE GORLINSKY, Editor
Ellora's Cave
Cerridwen Press

AMI RUSSELL, Editor
Wild Rose Press

CHRISTINE WITTHOHN, Agent
Book Cents Literacy Agency, LLC

Editors and agents will take pitch appointments on Saturday. However, there is a relaxed, informal atmosphere, especially Friday evening, and there will be unstructured time for all to meet and mix.




Testimonials

OUR SCHEDULE SO FAR:

FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH:
Dinner on your own. The lodge offers a full buffet, plus menu choices from 5:00-8:00 PM.

7:00 Workshop with Dr Virgil Davis
Basic self-defense for women followed by a question and
session in martial arts, psychology, Reiki, Chuck Norris
(Dr Davis worked with Mr Norris in martial arts training and
instruction)
8:00 (Or whenever) Ice Cream Social/Mixer as late as you wish.

Saturday:

8:00 Continental Breakfast (the Lodge has a breakfast buffet for
those with a more hearty appetite)

8:30 - 12:00 Workshops

12:00 Luncheon: Ami Russell from Wild Rose Press, Keynote

1:15 - 2:30 Open Critique: Participants should bring two pages of their WIP(s) for comments by a panel composed of our editors and agent.

2:45-5:00 Workshops

Thursday, April 17, 2008

TT #39

13 welcome signs that spring has sprung!

1. It's 55 degrees at 8:30 am
2. My hostas are sprouting everywhere.
3. The man next door is power washing his deck. (Something I need to do.)
4. Bunnies are out everywhere in the early morning. Must be mating season.
5. We've been grilling out at night which I love because there is less mess to clean up.
6. My daughter is strutting around in short shorts all the time. (Okay! I can't say this thrills me.)
7. The guy down the street mowed his grass yesterday without a shirt. (Sorry to say that didn't thrill me either.)
8. My dh emptied the lawn furniture and ornaments out of the garage last night.
9. My daughter has started asking when we will open the pool.
10. There is only 5 weeks left of school. (This doesn't thrill me except I won't have to get up early to get my daughter on the bus for school.)
11. It's the right temperature to open your windows. You don't need air or heat!
12. My dogs love to go outside in these temperatures. I think they'd stay out all day if I'd let them.
13. I have a tan. (I'll admit though that it's fake. I go to the tanning salon but you can't tell by looking.)

Hope you're enjoying spring weather where you are.


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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

A Hottie for Inspiration



Things have been crazy lately between working on my house and yard and chatting it seems like I've had little time for writing. I needed inspiration to finish my current chapter and I thought I'd share. Hope this inspires ... something!

Thursday, April 10, 2008

TT #38

Thirteen HOT male athletes!
















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Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Chatting at TwoLips

I’m chatting at TwoLips Reviews today with the Cobblestone Authors. I’ll be there on and off. It’s spring break this week and my lovely 13 year old daughter has plans for me to drive her here and there. If you get a chance, stop by and visit.

TwoLips

Sunday, April 06, 2008

Excerpt Satin Seduction

Satin Seduction by LA Day
Releasing July 11, 2008 from Ellora’s Cave

Excerpt:
He leaned forward. “You see an opportunity to meet a growing need?”

Damn. She wished he hadn’t mentioned a growing need. Her voice trembled as she continued, “A recent study says that fifty-one percent of American’s are overweight.”

Jake reached for a file on the edge of his desk. “Actually, the latest demographic is fifty-four percent but not all shapely women are overweight.”

That got her attention. “Are you already considering a new line?”

“I am. I’ve owned a majority of this company for six months now and in that time I’ve evaluated our strengths and weaknesses. I’m only thirty-five so I hope I’m not too old school to recognize a need for change.”

Nicole felt heat rise in her cheeks. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t insinuating you were old.”

“I’m not offended. I believe you are only a couple years younger.” He smirked. “I’m pleased that I have a designer with vision and initiative.”

“Thank you.” She replied quickly, on a deep breath. She could finally breathe. It was going better than she’d expected.

He fingered the corset she’d thrown on his desk. “This corset is a satin blend?”

“Satin-Lycra blend. It’s comfortable, yet controls,” she explained. “Comfort and control are important ingredients for a full-figured line.”

“What else have you designed, besides the thong, of course?”

“I have three panties, the Brazilian-cut, a hip-hugger, the thong and a brief.”

“No granny panties?” He winked.

“Never!” She pretended to gasp in horror. “Banish the thought. I’ve also finished designs for another corset, a bustier and some night clothes.”

“You’ve been busy. Have you had anyone model them?” His brows rose. “We need to test the comfort and control.”

Biting her lip, she hesitated. “We don’t have larger models. I made them in my size.”

Picking up the thong, his fingers traced the lacy edge. “You’ve modeled these?”

“I tried everything on to test the comfort and fit. Those don’t actually offer control but…” She hesitated.

“They’re sexy as hell.” His eyes ran over her and a shiver rode her spine. “Are you wearing one of your creations now?”

Nicole laughed nervously.

Jake grinned in a way that would wet any red-blooded woman’s panties. “You said you’d never charge me with harassment.”

She raised her chin. “I meant it.”

“What are you wearing?”

Her tongued felt glued to the top of her mouth and she swallowed. “I’m wearing a slimming corset with support for…”

“Support for large breasted women?” His gaze devoured her chest. She could almost believe he could see through her clothes.

“Yes.”

He crushed the thong in his hand. “What type of panty?”

“A ruffled Brazilian-cut,” she answered and was surprised how breathy her voice sounded.

“Damn,” he breathed the word as his eyes stripped her clothing from her body. “Can I talk you into modeling them for me?”

“Me? You want me to…?” She blinked at the thought.

“Yes.”

Nicole shifted under his intense gaze. “I’m not a model.”

“Did you model them in front of a mirror?”

“Well yes, I did.” But that was entirely different. There was no one there to see and no one to laugh if she looked ridiculous.

“Did you see how beautiful you looked?”

“I looked okay. I’ll never have a model’s figure but I looked fine.” She raised her chin.

“You say you want to celebrate full-figured women and that your line will compliment their figures. I believe you can but I don’t believe you do. For this to be a success you can’t doubt the line. You need to see and believe in the beauty of a full-figured woman.”

Blurb of Satin Seduction

Satin Seduction
By L.A. Day
Releasing July 11, 2008 from Ellora’s Cave.

Blurb:

Nicole James is a designer for Satin Seduction. Her dream is to create and produce a line of lingerie that flatters the figure of rubenesque females. As a full figured woman, she knows the trials of finding comfortable and flattering lingerie. She designs the line and takes her pitch and samples to Jake, the new owner of Satin Seduction. He seems approachable and he did inspire more than a few of her sexy designs. She knows she can’t compete with the thin, sexy models that grace the studio but she hopes her designs can compete with some of the best.

Jake Malone has wanted Nicole since he purchased Satin Seduction. When she comes to his office one afternoon to pitch a line of lingerie for full-figured females, he sees an opening. He’s interested in the line but more interested in her.

Nicole is hesitant to bare her rounded curves to her hottie boss but agrees to if he’ll strip to his briefs. While modeling her designs, their mutual attraction flares to life but Nicole knows better than to read anything into the encounter.

Making love with Nicole was more than he expected but still he feels her holding back. He knows the image she has of herself stands between them. He wants a future with Nicole so he must convince her that he finds her full-figure deliciously sexy.
How do you show a woman how beautiful you find them? Sometimes pictures speak louder than words especially naughty pictures. Cameras don’t lie and beauty is more than skin deep.

Posing for Jake’s pictures makes her nervous and most of the pictures are unbecoming at least to her critical eye. She isn’t sure what Jake’s motives are but his next stunt is a revelation. She horrified to realize Jake’s used a hidden camera to film them having sex. She’s even more stunned to see what it reveals. They weren’t having sex but making love and loves eyes soften every blemish.