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A Twisted Romance – A must-read!

The sweeter the revenge, the more bitter the cost.

Ethan Ashford prefers the private playrooms of his exclusive club to the backstabbing elite society into which he was born. But when his billionaire ailing father asks him to attend a gala dinner, he reluctantly agrees. Only to encounter an eerily familiar face that freezes him in his tracks.

He quickly realizes the woman isn’t Joyce, a conniving social climber who almost ruined his family, but her cousin Siena Maynard, a fledgling fashion designer who pings Ethan’s Dom radar from across the ballroom. Even better, her uncanny resemblance to Joyce sparks a plan that will satisfy his hunger for revenge—and his craving to have sweet Siena at his mercy.

Phase one: Dig up every detail about Siena, from her dwindling funds to her brother’s shady connections. Phase two: Back her into a corner with one way out—to accept him as her sole benefactor in exchange for her total submission.

Ethan fully expected to take diabolical pleasure in Siena’s body, tears, and flesh. But he never imagined she’d sink so deeply under his skin that losing her would destroy what’s left of his soul.

Twisted Proposal is a standalone romance in the Central Florida Stories universe. Contains D/s dynamics, intense scenes, and lots of dirty talk.

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https://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Proposal…/dp/B0BZK5HM76
https://books2read.com/b/bryR1W


Excerpt

Ethan spotted the open bar and made a beeline for it. Taking his reserved seat at the table required liquid nerve from a stiff one, possibly several stiff ones.

The bartender took care of him right away, “What will you have?”

Ethan stuffed a five-dollar bill in the tip glass. “I’ll take a scotch neat and a water chaser. Single malt if you have it.”

“Right away, sir.”

A hand fell on his shoulder. “Always a great tipper.” Ethan would recognize the drawl and the man in a packed room. Ethan turned and smiled. Daniel’s red hair could illuminate the darkest night. He’d let it grow longer, which made the color even brighter.

“Daniel. Glad to see you, cuz.”

“Are we in need of reinforcements?” Chuckling, Daniel slid next to him. He signaled to the bartender. “Vodka tonic. Double vodka, with a splash of tonic, please.”

The bartender acknowledged him with a quick nod.

“More like a whiff of tonic with your vodka,” Ethan said.

“Are you kidding? This is nothing. By the time I join the others, I intend to be properly shit-faced.”

As their beverages were served, Ethan pulled Daniel to the corner of the bar. “Which is your table? I’m sitting with the Browns. They’re not too bad, except for when Lindon dozes off and snores.” He shook his head. “Plus, his daughter is on the hunt for anyone who’ll take her off the spinster’s list.”

“Priscilla? There’s a shy mouse for you. We’ve had a few conversations.” Daniel grinned. “She’s as meek as she is vanilla. Not to mention naïve. If you showed her a pair of cuffs, she’d weep or have a heart attack.”

“I don’t need that vanilla crap. My conscience would kill me if I spoiled her innocence. You know where my head is at and the kind of woman I prefer.”

“Of course I do.” Daniel gulped the rest of his drink. He held the empty glass out to the bartender. “We’re much alike, dear cousin. I’m only surprised you haven’t taken the next step.”

“Full time M/s?” Ethan raised a shoulder. “My requirements are specific. The right submissive hasn’t come along. Speaking of slaves, did you leave Valerie home?”

Daniel jutted his jaw toward the doorway. “Hell, no. There she is. She went to the restroom. Valerie is my dining playmate. She keeps me sane and entertained. I couldn’t handle these stuffy gala events without her.”

Ethan glanced over his shoulder. He’d met Daniel’s stunning partner and slave at Club Nexus. Her strapless ruby-red gown was painted onto her hourglass figure. As she floated past tables and guests, her Celtic torc slave collar gleamed. She wore no jewelry except for her Master’s symbol of ownership. Men and women eyed her, some with desire, others with envy.

His imagination took off. Considering his cousin’s proclivities, Ethan was pretty sure Valerie’s every orifice had been wired and plugged with a remote-control erotic device. It was what he would’ve done. Now he wished he were sitting at their table, watching Valerie squirm, twitch, and keep a straight face while her Master turned on and off her intimate attachments.

“Would you like another?” The bartender’s question distracted his salacious thoughts. It wasn’t easy erasing the image. Valerie’s seductive perfume reached his nostrils. Hell, but the woman screamed sex.

“Sure,” Ethan said, combing his fingers through his hair. “I’ll take another.”

Shit, three drinks would be better.

Daniel clapped his shoulder. “I get it. She’s something else. Temptation on two legs.”

“Hey. I’d never—”

“I know you wouldn’t cross the line. I’m not blind, and the chemistry between you two is obvious. I know my slave. Valerie wouldn’t mind a threesome. She thinks you’re hot.”

“This is so embarrassing. How many drinks have you had?”

“Not enough.” Daniel laughed. “I’m perfectly comfortable sharing her with you. You’re my cousin and an experienced dominant who takes a lady’s pleasure seriously. Valerie is so expressive when she’s stimulated, it’s exciting to watch her. The three of us can salvage an otherwise boring night of business and turn it into hours of fun.” Daniel grasped Valerie’s hand. Pulling her close, he murmured against her cheek. “Do we invite Ethan to our room? What do you think, kitten? How would you like two cocks buried in you tonight? Hmmm?”

Valerie’s blush was soft. Lowering her dark eyelashes, she stared directly at Ethan’s crotch with a half smile. It was a clear display of desire. He was suddenly spellbound and submerged in deep erotic waters. The pull from Daniel and his slave’s seductive foreplay was irresistible.

He’d shared submissives with Daniel before. His cousin enjoyed threesomes. Ethan liked the physical aspect, but playing with and seducing the mind and spirit of a sub were his cousin’s specialty. Daniel knew how to knot up and unravel a submissive’s emotions to the point of wild paroxysm. He could write books about the process, and Ethan had learned much from him. Tonight might be one of those impromptu learning experiences. He’d made no commitments or plans, and an enthusiastic romp with Daniel and Valerie could save his visit to Atlanta.

“You’ve taken my head right out of this boring event,” Ethan said.

“True words.” Daniel arched a ruddy eyebrow, glancing at his crotch. “You’ll need a minute before going to your table. When did you fuck last?”

“You can be so crass.”

“Not crass, honest. So, when?”

“Oh, hell. Two days, maybe more. I don’t keep count.”

Valerie giggled. Frowning, Daniel held her chin. “You think this is funny?”

Her eyes went huge. “No, Master. Please. I didn’t mean…” She made a garbled sound and stiffened. Daniel must have activated the vibrators to full power.

Trying not to laugh at her predicament, Ethan hid his smile under his hand and glanced away toward the ballroom’s entrance.

His mind and heart froze.

The woman under the archway… Her gaze crossed briefly with his. His breath caught. He dropped his arm.

“No. It can’t be!” he exclaimed. His soul filled with blazing hatred. The urge to get close, clutch that pale throat, and squeeze until she went limp and lifeless in his fist overcame all thought. He made a move forward…

“Ah, shit. Stop, Ethan.” Daniel grabbed his arm. “It’s not her. It’s not Joyce!”


The Central Florida Series – Stand-alone reads.

Undeniable

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XVP13H4
https://books2read.com/b/bz1PBD

Deception

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B1DGSBSBooks2Read https://books2read.com/u/b6ZxqZ

The Lovely Danielle
https://www.amazon.com/Lovely-Danielle…/dp/B0C1F2FTTB

Twisted Proposal
https://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Proposal…/dp/B0BZK5HM76
https://books2read.com/b/bryR1W

Who Is Victoria Saccenti?

Award-winning and bestselling author Victoria Saccenti writes contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and romantic women’s fiction. Not one for heart and flower stories, she explores the strengths and weaknesses of the human spirit, the twists and turns of intimate interactions, and all possible happy endings.

After thirty years of traveling the world, she has settled in Central Florida, where she splits her busy schedule between family and her active muse at Essence Publishing. However, if she could convince her husband to sell their home, she would pack up her computer and move to Scotland, a land she adores.

https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaSaccentiAuthor

FREE DOWNLOAD. IT’S HOT – SEXY – & REAL

I don’t read a lot of books, but when I do, they have to be in a certain style, at a certain pace and relatable.

I’ve read every book in Victoria Saccenti’s Central Florida Stories collection. This book is just a shortish story, a novelette, but it packs a powerful punch.

Most of Victoria’s stories are character based, but this one delved not only into the actions of a sub and dom relationship but the emotions that these two players, Danelle and Sergio, express.

He’s looking for the perfect submissive. She is looking for her dom; only her last dom had dumped her and didn’t end the relationship the correct way. This left Danielle emotionally battered and unable to trust again.

I’m not going to go into any more of the storyline, but it’s well worth a read, especially if you download it now.!

Because until the 29th, it’s FREE.

Download, even if you can’t read it now!

DOWNLOAD HERE

One woman holds the key to his destiny—and his people’s salvation.

The next exciting and hot book in the fabulous PNR fantasy, The Titanian Chronicles.

Hagen drags himself to the gates of Hell, body and soul shredded by the bloodlust that consumes all the unmated of his kind. Awaiting the painful atonement that will buy him ten more years to find his eternal mate—or face oblivion. But Hades himself kicks him out with the bloodlust still prowling, unsatisfied, in his veins. And he meets a slave woman who captivates him like no other.

Bargained away by her parents to Master O, a mysterious, cruel wizard, Faiza serves in his household, keeping her small magic a secret, plagued by wild, confusing visions of a strange, suffering man. Then the master brings home a wounded Titanian warrior whose touch sends ice, fire, and desire racing through her body.

When she learns Master O plans to use Hagen as a weapon to conquer all races, she devises a desperate plan to free him—a plan that opens a portal to a world she’s never known. And a destiny entwined with danger that could destroy them all.

Pre-order the ebook now for just 99c. The price will increase on release day, so get your copy now.

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Christmas Word Search

Welcome, Everyone, to my humble blog/website.

Here you will find all separate pages about my novels, the reviews, and links to where you can buy the books. There’s the latest news, links to my podcast, articles and blogging of other fantastic books.

But first …. here’s my little ditty to get you into the Christmas spirit. And the word that you need for this scavenger hunt is under the story.

P.S. It’s a little bit graphical.

Home Comforts

Christmas was fast approaching, something that Sarah Jane was not looking forward to at all. It was to be her first Christmas away from her family and wonderful England.

Sarah Jane had lived in Greece for the past eight months with her boyfriend Kostas, whom she had met while holidaying in Kavos, Corfu. During their time together, Sarah Jane’s months were filled with new adventures and experiences, so she didn’t have much spare time to think about her family or England. Only now, December had arrived, and Christmas suddenly seemed daunting.

 The closer the holidays came, the more Sarah Jane thought about her home and all the things she took for granted and now missed. Greece had their own traditions, but unfortunately, they didn’t include roast turkey and Christmas pudding. What it did include was a Christmas dinner of egg and lemon soup with boiled chicken – yummy.

Within no time, Christmas Eve arrived, and Sarah Jane was feeling very unhappy. She was upset with herself for not choosing to go home for Christmas and upset with Kostas for not making an effort.

“You’ll have to get used to it if you’re going to stay here.” He had told her.

The thing was, Kostas had been to England. He had experienced a typical English Christmas, so surely he understood how she was feeling and how homesick she was? But then, she couldn’t lay all the blame on him. It seemed that even her own family back home had forgotten her.  No presents, not one card. It was as if Christmas didn’t exist, and she wished the holidays would just come and go.

Already, she had made up her mind that it was going to be her worst Christmas ever.

Sarah Jane felt needed cheering up; it seemed even Kostas was avoiding her because of her moods. So that miserable Christmas Eve, she decided to visit her friend. Mary lived locally and was married with far too many children. She had survived many dreary Christmas. Sarah Jane hoped she would get some tips on how to endure the holidays and even a little support. However, all Mary could say was:

“You’ll get used to it. You wait until Easter; it’s fabulous; parades, big celebrations, you’ll love it.”

 But Sarah Jane didn’t want to wait until Easter. With a heavy heart, she left Mary’s and started to make her way back home.

She knew she needed to make an effort even if her heart said otherwise, and she didn’t want to spoil the holidays for Kostas and his family

She settled for a couple of drinks and a cuddle on the sofa with Kostas. However, as she neared the house, she felt a change. Home suddenly felt warm and inviting.

Sarah Jane stood speechless at the open door. Frank Sinatra’s familiar Christmas tune poured out into the street.

Her living room was covered in Christmas decorations. Tinsel and streamers showered every wall, and to her right, she saw the best-looking Christmas tree ever. It was adorned with beautiful garlands and twinkling lights, and her lungs filled with the scent of fresh pine. Underneath the tree were the missing presents and cards. Sitting on a seasonal-dressed table were mince pies, a bowl of mixed nuts, and a bottle of Moet chilling on ice.

Sarah Jane felt so happy; she thought she’d burst. Instead, tears flowed down her cheek.

Kostas had spent most of the day finding a suitable tree to chop down. The live turkey that had been hidden away was now sitting proudly on a plate prepared and ready for cooking. 

The postman had delivered the presents a week before. He hid them in the attic, knowing Sarah Jane would never go up there.

“Kostas, I – oh my God, how did you?  … I didn’t know – thank you. Oh, thank you so much.”

She ran to where he was standing, which happened to be under a bough of mistletoe.

“Merry Christmas, my darling,” he said. 

And as it happened, it was the merriest she’d ever had.


NORTHPOLE

Now please go to Fiction For The Soul to get your next word.

If you get lost, go to https://karenjmossman.com/2022/12/01/festive-blog-hop-2022/

Getting into the spirit with Karen J Mossman.

One Christmas, An Anglesey Story

From awarding winning author Karen J Mossman, comes a heart-warming Christmas tale.

Tina tells the story of what happened one Christmas time.

Who knew life could change so drastically from one heartbeat to the next. One second, you’re full of wonderous joy, the next …

The holidays are a festive time. For Tina and her family, Christmas is the most magical of all. The tastes, smells, laughter – even the complaints are a part of the traditions and vital to the memories. But one Christmas, tragedy struck and changed everything…

Will Tina be able to rediscover the magic, or has her joy been lost forever?

One Christmas has been rewritten and published by Norns Triad Publications with a beautiful new cover. Available as an eBook and paperback.

At 54 pages long it’s a perfect story to sit beside the Christmas tree with and read over a weekend.

A rollercoaster of emotion, Tina’s tale will melt your heart and take you on a journey as she learns to live and love again.

Karen believes in the happy ever after and wants you to close the last page with a warm glow in your heart.

If you preorder, the eBook will land on your kindle on the 5th of December. Alternatively, order a paperback on publication day. It will make a beautiful gift for your friends and family.

This is a taster of what you will find inside.

Excerpt

So, there we were – Elis and I – sitting together. Elis chatted about his job as a pilot trainer at RAF Valley. I enjoyed the stories he told of the new candidates who took to the skies for the first time. As he spoke, we held hands across the table. The way his fingers felt gave me a connection that excluded everyone else as I listened. 

“You’re exquisite when you look at me like that,” he said, interrupting his story. 

I continued to stare into his eyes, losing myself in their depths. “That’s because I’m listening to every word. You don’t know how sexy your voice sounds.” 

Elis grinned, and my heart fluttered. His eyes flicked right.  

I glanced to see what caught his attention.  There was a woman walking through the room, watching us. 

Dawn! 

I spun around and gave her a death glare.  

My sister froze, throwing me a sheepish grin.  ‘Going to the toilet,’ she mouthed and pointed in that direction. 

Leaning back in the chair, I let out a loud sigh. “Elis, meet my sister, Dawn.” 

Karen J Mossman based the book on the area she lives. Anglesey is an island off the north Wales coast.

Published by Norns Triad Publications

#NaPodPoMo – National Podcast Posting Month.

So, I took part in this last year, and it was manic. Now I have more work, more clients, and more books to write, and I’m still challenging myself to record, edit and post a podcast every day through the month of November. I don’t just go online and talk for ten minutes, and that’s my podcast. No, these are full 30-minute interviews with my guests on Behind The Pen.

Got to day 16, and all is smooth sailing (so far)

Here are a couple of episodes you might be interested in.

Please don’t forget to like, comment and follow the podcast. I really appreciate that.


Was a member of the circus for over 18 years

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/napodpomo-day-5-circus-artist-julia-langley/id1618606008?i=1000585160546


Two funny guys who have a unique podcast.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-pen-with-steve-beach-and-brian-mayer/id1618606008?i=1000586190861


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/napodpomo-day-8-with-debut-author-lindsey-kinsella/id1618606008?i=100058553756

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A dystopian – post-apocalyptic thriller you HAVE to read.

End of Days by Sam J Fires

If you love dystopian fiction, and you’ve yet to read any books by Sam J Fires, then keep reading.

Not only do Sam’s books hit the Amazon New Release title on EVERY new release. Yes, you can get one of these elusive orange tags before the book is officially out. On release day the orange tag changed to Best Seller on every one of her newly released books.

In fact, the first book of the series, which is priced at just 99c has been a bestseller since its release in April 2022. And to sweeten the deal, you can read the prologue of this fantastic adventure for free.

Let’s take a closer look at End of Days

So, let’s start at the beginning, the prequel End Of Days.

You can download the prequel for free HERE

When ordinary life transforms into a fight for survival, can a young woman keep the chaos from pulling her under?

Go-getting twenty-six-year-old investigative journalist Cassandra Drews just wants her miserable day to end. And desperate to put her breakup behind her, she agrees to one last face-to-face to return belongings to her ex. But when they’re nearly killed by an out-of-control car, she’s horrified when the nightmare of her relationship takes a backseat to an eruption of violence.
In the blink of an eye, an EMP attack wipes out the nation’s power and the world grinds to a stop. Surrounded by chaos, Cass is torn between tending to the injured or escaping her seething ex.
It doesn’t take long before panic and violence erupt on the streets of Portland. Out of options, Cass has no choice but to race home, hoping to outrun a looming ice storm. Can she make it to safety before experiencing the wrath of the bitter winter storm? Or will she find herself the victim of far more than the elements in a town thrust into bedlam?
From Sam J Fires comes the brand-new End of Days series, a post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller featuring flawed, complex characters and adrenaline-fueled action adventure. Perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Kyla Stone, and Jack Hunt.

Review Quotes

“Surviving Chaos: End of Days Prequel” by Sam J. Fires
This is a short fast-moving glimpse of how quickly society can disintegrate. Under stress the thin veneer of civility disappears very quickly.
As soon as I completed it, I began “End of Days Book 1” and look forward to reading the whole series.

Picked this prequel as a free book and really enjoyed it. I became invested in the main character, and will definitely be ordering the next book in this series.


Book one

You can download #1 Amazon bestseller for just 99c. Right HERE

No lights. No power. No help.

During the coldest winter on record, an EMP attack wipes out the nation’s power and cripples the country.

As the city spirals into lawless chaos, investigative journalist, twenty-six-year-old Cassandra Drews is forced onto the dangerous streets of Portland to begin the long walk to her parents’ home in Oregon.

But hypothermia and starvation aren’t the only dangers Cass and her rescue dog, Daisy, face on their perilous trek. Danger is stalking them, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Help comes in the form of troubled ex-marine Isaac Winters, who slips back into soldier mode with the city’s collapse.

Now, the trio must work together in a fight for survival as they race to escape the city before violence, or the bitter wintry storm can claim them. Do they have what it takes to make it out alive? Or will they be crushed by the brutality of the unforgiving cold?

Grip of Fear is book 1 in this enthralling post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller. If you enjoy tales of ordinary folk thrown into harrowing situations, you’ll love the End of Days series!

Review Quotes

“Grip of Fear: End of Days Book 1” by Sam J. Fires
I enjoyed the author’s style of writing. The scenarios are credible, and everything just makes sense.
I have already begun Book 2 in this series. Good reading!’

‘Great reading!!! Lots of action and emotion! A great read. Can’t wait to read the follow-up books!!! Outstanding author!!! Superb!!!!!!!’

‘I was so absorbed in this book I lost track of time. I love the underdog hero and the post apocalyptic genre. It’s always great when I run across an author I haven’t read before. It’s a real treat.’

All of Sam’s books can be found on Amazon and they are all on Kindle Unlimited.
The first book is free
2nd book is only 99c.
No excuse to not read this fabulous dystopian series that is taking over the Amazon charts.

Download the books today!

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THE FIRST – Podcast with Dr Sandi Webster

picture of guest, Karina Kantas a d host Sandi Webster. In a gold frame.
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I was a guest on Dr Sandi Webster’s, podcast. Available on video MP4 and MP3.

I talk about my writing, my books and then about Author Assist. What I do for my clients.
I answer the questions, why it works, and why authors are anxious about hiring someone who can help with marketing or promoting, such as VA or PA?
And I talk about my own experience when hiring a ‘professional.’

Sandi then asks my honest opinion about her book cover and I give it to her straight. As I normally would.
I’m very open and honest when I talk about my work, experience and how I can help authors out there.

Watch or listen to this very engaging interview with tips and advice throughout.

iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/…/karina…/id1572493336…

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zTjtdwveTXnQug6pzGRG5

Audible https://music.amazon.com/…/the-first-with-dr-sandi…