Now, once again, for a bit about Breathless, and then a look at these featured books.
Breathless
Press Releases – Romance/Erotic Romance #1
About Breathless Press:
Breathless Press
is an e-book publisher specializing in Romance and Erotic(a) stories.
Our mission
statement is simple: To provide the opportunity for readers to connect with
romance authors through the purchasing of quality e-books at a low price.
Starting in the
summer of 2009, Breathless Press came into existence. Since then, we have been
producing top end romance and erotic stories for valued readers to enjoy.
Our Goal?
Breathless Press
is an electronic publisher of paranormal, erotic, and mainstream romance,
releasing one to three e-books a week in a variety of downloadable formats. It
is Breathless Press' mission to provide readers with quality romance books in
electronic formats and to raise the standard in e-publishing.
Oh
Christmas Tree by SJ Thomas
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Blurb:
A
Christmas curse trapped him and a Christmas wish released him, but will the
passion that is ignited be strong enough to keep them together? Cursed by the
Spirit of Christmas, Scottish tree spirit Ghille Dhu has been bound in his
spirit form to the Christmas tree for over a hundred and fifty years. He can
only be freed by a woman with a true belief in Christmas.
Escaping
the hurt of a recent breakup, Amanda Pearce has come to Scotland for the
holidays and she is stunned when her idle wish for someone to share Christmas
with conjures a fierce, wild looking male from her Christmas tree.
Having
been trapped for so long Ghille Dhu is gripped by an overwhelming lust and
desire for the woman who has freed him; a lust and desire that Amanda returns.
She wants this other worldly male, and when his dominant side is revealed
Amanda is surprised by her ready submission.
As
Christmas approaches Amanda submits to Ghille Dhu's wild desires and firm
control in ways she never has before, but will she give enough of herself to
break the curse forever?
Excerpt:
What
would it be like to decorate the tree with a lover? To have someone's warm arms
wrapped around her as they placed each decoration on the tree. To playfully
argue about where to put the little white doves or the wooden rocking horse. To
be distracted by hot, sweet kisses.
As
the fantasy played out in her mind, Amanda's fingers stroked one of the
branches, the needles surprisingly soft as long as you went away from the
trunk. What she wouldn't give to have a man who really believed in Christmas,
who knew what made it important and why it should be celebrated. Oh if only
there was such a thing as the Spirit of Christmas and it granted wishes.
Suddenly
the tree came to life beneath her hands, its limbs shaking violently, knocking
loose the lights she'd placed on it. With a scream Amanda leaped back, and
spinning round she grabbed for her phone, her fingers scrolling for Tony's
number. When she glanced back at the tree the phone fell forgotten to the
floor.
In
the middle of the room, in front of the tree, stood a man. A wild, fierce looking
man dressed in a strange hooded cloak and loincloth, both of which looked like
they were made from moss and leaves. Beneath the hood she saw sharp elfin
features, coal black hair plaited into beaded braids, and piercing,
otherworldly green eyes. He was almost as tall as the Christmas tree, and
because of how little he was wearing, she got an eyeful of his sinful body.
Every inch of him was ripped, with ropes of sinewy lick-able muscles lacing his
chest and stomach. At the back of her mind alarm bells were ringing, but Amanda
couldn't take her eyes off him, couldn't make her body do anything other than
ready itself for him.
His
head jerked left then right, his wild gaze flitting frantically around the
room, before settling on her, and the heat and hunger Amanda saw there sparked
a hunger of her own. In that instant who and what he was didn't matter. She
only knew she wanted him.
With
a graceful movement he stalked toward her, his cloak disappearing as he moved.
She knew she should run but rather than backing away she actually stepped
closer. His eyes widened and nostrils flared, that animalistic response making
her breath catch. Her body throbbed with sensation and she could feel the
wetness between her thighs already; he hadn't even touched her and she was so
ready.
Stopping
only inches from her, his gaze roamed over her face before dipping down to her
cleavage, a deep growl emanating from his chest. The sound made the hairs on
her arms stand on end, set her heart thundering, but Amanda could not draw herself
away from the mesmerizing male who now stood right in front of her. This close
he was stunning, his elfin features utterly flawless, yet still so very
masculine. Unconsciously her body shifted forward, her hands clenched into
fists as she willed for him to touch her.
The
next instance she got what she wanted as he jerked her to him, one hand
tangling in her hair, the other circling her to press against her back. Amanda
melded herself against him, clinging to his broad shoulders to pull him closer,
and their lips and tongues met in a fierce and wild battle. He tasted like rich
wine with a hint of spice, utterly delicious, and he smelled amazing; like
fresh air and mountain streams and pine trees. Sharp and fresh and
exhilarating.
Her
body seemed to come to life in his arms and she began to explore him, running
her seeking fingers over the hard planes of his chest and back, each touch
sending sparks of electricity through her. She was so aroused and she could
feel his response in the firm grip of his hands, his hungry kiss, and the
hardness of his cock as it pressed against her belly. Amanda knew where this
was going and had no doubts it was what she wanted, when unexpectedly he pulled
back, holding her at arms' length, leaving her gasping from the intensity of
their encounter.
Forbidden
Angel by Megan D. Martin
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Blurb:
When
captured by the Nazi's, Sarah finds herself in a concentration camp that not
only brings her closer to death...but closer to love.
Sarah
Brenner, a young Jewish woman, is terrified when she finds herself in the heat
of a railcar bound for a work camp in Nazi Germany. For years she, along with
her mother and sister, had hidden from the SS, but no one could hide forever.
Her hatred for those who have enslaved them is ever-growing, especially when
they arrive and she encounters the shockingly handsome Nazi doctor who can't
seem to keep his eyes—or hands—off her.
Aurel
Rothstein is not your everyday concentration camp physician. The endless
prisoners and lack of care he's allowed to give have made him numb to the work
he so coveted. It isn't until he comes face to face with a beautiful prisoner
that his heart becomes involved with his job—a forbidden and fatal move to any
Nazi.
When
a vile soldier takes direct interest in Sarah, she will be forced to make a
choice that will change her life forever: ignore the pull toward the handsome
doctor or give in to the forbidden passion he awakens with only a look. Either
way they both risk everything...
Excerpt:
The
doctor was kissing her. She was kissing him back. Sarah had been afraid when
he'd carried her to his office. The word "experimentation" terrified
her, but he did nothing of the sort. He'd actually fed her and given her some
water. He even made her something to take back to her family. He was being so
kind, and when his gaze smoldered and he said something about inspecting her
body, she'd easily melted for him.
felt
such desire from the mere brush of fingertips against her skin. The pain in her
back immediately ceased, and all she could feel was pleasure.
His
kiss was soft and tentative at first, as if he was afraid he'd scare her away,
but she kissed him back and reveled in the groan of defeat he gave. He ran his
hands deliciously over her hardened nipples, teasing them, tracing where his
mouth had kissed just moments before.
He's a bad person, her mind kept trying to tell her,
but she ignored the warning. Something about this man just felt so right.
"What's
your name, angel?" he asked as he broke away from her lips. Did he just
call her angel? She pondered this pet name for a moment before he leaned in and
nipped her neck.
"Mmm,
I'm no angel." She truly wasn't. She was selfish just like any other
person.
"Yes,
you are, angel. Your name?"
"Sarah,"
she murmured as he traced his tongue along her sensitive collarbone. Never in
her life had anything felt this good. She'd been with one man before they
stopped going into public. She didn't dislike the sexual acts she explored with
him, but they felt like nothing compared to this.
"If
I am an angel, then so are you." Sarah temporarily forgot his actions
outside of this room, the other things he did. Only an angel could bring forth
sensations this exquisite.
"No,
that I am not." His voice rumbled like a hurricane.
"Okay,
a dark angel then, but still an angel."
For the
Love of Mutt by Doris O'Connor
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Blurb:
A
homeless shelter at Christmas may seem an odd place to find one's soul mate,
but love knows no boundaries—or does it?
Anja
has grown fond of the wolf-like dog hanging around the shelter. With her soon
to be ex -boyfriend putting pressure on her, her canine friend proves to be
more reliable than any human could ever be. If only he were more than just a
dog.
Helping
others is not always easy to do, unless Ethan can do so undercover. However,
hiding your true self brings problems of its own. Finding a mate had not been
in Ethan's plan of action, but Anja's easy acceptance of Mutt breaks through
all of his defenses.
The
problem is he is not what he seems, and will his deception by proxy prove the
end of them before they even have a chance at love?
Excerpt:
"Shower,
you say?"
Anja
released the breath she'd been holding and nodded.
"I
guess that would be a good idea."
"You
think? What did you do? Roll in dung?" She slammed her hand on her mouth
in horror at her insensitivity, but he just laughed, and murmured something she
couldn't quite catch.
"Is
everything all right, my dear?" Mary asked.
"Yes,
fine. I was about to show him where the showers are. So if you follow
me..."
She
weaved her way through the throng of people, out into the corridor, and up the
steep stairs leading up to the second floor. She didn't need to look over her
shoulder to know that he was following her, so aware was she of his presence.
The wooden stairs creaked under her feet, yet he didn't make a sound despite
his much heavier frame, his footfalls as light and graceful as a predator's.
She stopped at the top of the stairs and watched his silent approach. Again she
was struck by the contradiction between his appearance and his commanding
presence. A presence that had her leaning towards him, even as her nose
protested at the noxious fumes coming off his clothing.
She
stepped to the side as he came close and gestured toward the door to the shower
units. "Showers are in there. I'll see whether I can find you something
fresh to wear. Mary just had a new batch of donated clothes in."
He
was surprisingly clean under the clothes. She heard him whistle as he turned
the water on and stepped under the stream. Rivulets of dirt created an
intricate pattern on his broad back as the filth washed out of his hair and ran
down his torso, over the slim hips, trim ass, and powerful thighs, then down
toward the tiled flooring of the wet room. He reached for one of the shower
gels stacked along the wall and proceeded to lather up his hair. When he turned
around Anja prepared herself to flee, but his eyes were closed, and she stood
frozen to the spot, unable to tear her gaze away as he soaped up his body. She
followed the movement of his hands with her eyes, and bit her lip when he
reached his cock. Thick and long, it hung semi-erect between his legs and
hardened under his ministrations.
Groaning,
he cupped his shaft. He spread his legs and started pumping in earnest, putting
one hand against the wall for support. Faster and faster that hand moved and
Anja rubbed her thighs together at the answering ache in her pussy. Who'd have
thought that watching a man jack himself off would be such a turn-on? His face
contorted as though in pain, his balls drew up, and his thighs shook, until
finally with a roar of completion he shot his load into the streaming water and
sagged back against the wall.
And
still, she couldn't bring herself to move. Now that he was washed free of the
grime, she could admire the powerful angles of his face. His shoulder-length
hair stuck to his skin and his full lips, partially hidden by his goatee,
opened in a fanged smile. A smile she had seen countless times in his other
form.
The
room spun and this time Anja couldn't hide her gasp when he opened his eyes and
he stared straight at her. Mutt's golden eyes glowed and the man's growl
traveled across the distance separating them, as he grabbed a towel and stalked
toward her.
An Angel
for the Tree by Shelli Rosewarne
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Blurb:
Daniel
is a modern day Scrooge, but when a beautiful angel shows up on his doorstep
can he believe in a Christmas miracle?
Daniel
Everett is having a bad day. Firstly, it's almost Christmas and he's convinced
Scrooge had the right idea in the first place. Secondly, his latest nanny has
left him to cope alone with his five year old daughter—and quite frankly he
would rather deal with several cut-throat mergers before breakfast than one
small child.
When
the beautiful Laurel shows up on his doorstep she's a gift from
heaven—literally! Unbeknown to him, Laurel is a real life angel and his
carefully ordered life is about to be turned upside down. She's determined to
help Daniel feel again and to reconnect with his daughter.
What
neither of them bank on is the sparks that fly between them. As Laurel starts
to thaw Daniel's icy exterior. Can he learn to trust again and start to believe
in the impossible, and can they ever overcome the obstacles of coming from two
separate worlds?
Excerpt:
He
was aimlessly roaming round the kitchen when the doorbell rang. Daniel froze.
He wasn't expecting anyone, he never had business meetings at the house and he
sure as hell didn't have personal visitors here. A frown crossed his face as he
strode through the house, flung open the front door, and felt his breath hitch.
The
woman standing there was stunning. Her hair was burnished gold, tumbling in
thick curls. Her face had that rare kind of classical beauty, and her eyes were
an unusual deep violet that almost looked like it couldn't be real. She was
tiny and slender, but the belted coat she wore against the now heavy snow
hinted at lush curves. She smiled at him, and a dimple peaked from her left
cheek. Christ, she must be lost. Maybe a model. He'd dated some models
in his time and while she didn't have the stick-thin figure that seemed to be
in fashion at the moment, she put them all to shame.
"Daniel
Everett?" Her voice was low, husky and Daniel was shocked to feel a surge
of desire shoot through him.
'That's
me," he replied, brisker then he'd intended, and the light in her eyes
faded a little.
"I'm
Laurel." She held out her hand and Daniel took it before thinking better
of it.
The
minute their palms touched he felt a jolt of electricity and jerked back as
though she'd burnt him. He saw the brilliant eyes widen in shock and for a
moment she looked uncertain, biting down on her lower lip, which only made his
gaze attach to it more. He shook himself. Christ it must have been a while
since he'd got laid if he was reacting like this to some random, albeit
gorgeous, woman who showed up on his doorstep.
"So,
what can I do for you?" He tried to make himself sound casual, but was
well aware it didn't seem to be working.
She
started slightly, as though she'd needed to collect herself, and those luminous
eyes met his again. "I believe you need some help with your
daughter."
Complete
relief flooded through him, and he almost sagged from it. "You're from the
agency? I thought they couldn't find anyone for at least three days? You know
what, never mind, come in, please."
Daniel
was almost giddy. Now he didn't need to try and negotiate the minefield that
was his daughter—he could get back to work without distractions. As that
thought crossed his mind he paused and eyed the new nanny. Was the cure going
to be more of a distraction? He dismissed the thought. While he might know
nothing about kids, he knew lots about women. The over-the-top reaction was
just due to the stressful day and the fact he hadn't had a woman for a while.
It would surely be simple enough to avoid her anyway. God knows he'd never had
much to do with any of Rachel's nannies before.
"Come
in," he repeated. "I'll introduce you to Rachel."
Tree Change
by Tea Cooper
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Blurb:
Forced
to choose between the world she wants and the man she loves, Cassia opts for
fame and fortune. But it's not enough—one taste and she's hooked again...
Despite
her success in the Sydney art world, Cassia yearns for the idyllic life she once
lead with Jake in their shack overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Seeking closure
she falls, like an addict, straight back into his arms, and out again equally
quickly. Not only has he taken up with his brother's wife, but it seems they
have a child.
Truth
is, Jake's living a lie, sworn to secrecy, and hamstrung by the debt he owes
his estranged family. But one glimpse of Cassia and he knows he cannot live
without her. Her fey, artistic character and magical body possess his
imagination and his heart. Can he convince her to trust him long enough to save
the crumbling remains of their relationship?
Excerpt:
She
dismissed his words with a wave of her hand, but her eyes betrayed her. He knew
her too well. The burn of hurt behind their velvety depths had nothing to do
with the here and now, but everything to do with what had gone before. His
fault. Lyle's fault. No one's fault. Just circumstance.
"No,
no, I'm not. I need answers, and I need them now. I can't go on like this.
Either we are together or we are not. You have to make a choice: Madeleine or
me. I can't be a convenience you can pick up and put down as the mood takes
you."
"My
feelings for you, Cass, are a million things, but convenient isn't one of
them." He shook his head in sorrowful disbelief. How could she not
recognize the bond they had?
"Madeleine?"
Her raised eyebrows challenged him.
"Right
now I can't explain what happened with Madeleine, but her safety is
paramount."
Her
body shuddered as if she were trying to lift a great weight. What was he doing
to her? Madeleine, Madeleine, always Madeleine. "I can't do this again,
Jake. I need to go home."
Jake
slipped her cardigan over her frail shoulders and then stepped back to allow
her to lead the way past the bar and up the narrow stairs to street level.
He
unlocked the car door and held it open. Her skirt caught on the ribbons of her
espadrille. As he leaned down to untangle them, she flinched. He closed the car
door with exaggerated care and walked around to the driver's door and let
himself in. He clicked his seat belt into its clasp before he twisted the key
in the ignition. The engine sprang to life, and he pulled out into the darkened
street.
"You
have to trust me, Cass. I know it is difficult, but you just have to trust me
and wait. Everything will be sorted out soon."
Her
sigh filled the car. "Jake, I can't. How can I? I've tried and look where
we've ended up. Me in Sydney, and you living with your brother's
girlfriend."
"Wife,"
he corrected, regretting the word the moment it left his lips.
Oh, yeah, I've already added a couple of these to my buy list. These all sound terrific, and I can't wait to get them. Below are the other stops on the tour, for more chances at winning.
Jan 21: Hesperia Loves Books
Jan 21: STOP 2 Read Your Writes Book Reviews
Jan 22: Musings From An Addicted Reader
Jan 22: STOP 2 Stephanie's Book Shelf
Jan 23: Desiree Holt Tells All
Jan 24: Reader Girls
Jan 24: STOP 2 Full Moon Dreaming
Jan 25: My Odd Little World
Jan 25: STOP 2 SnifferWalk
Jan 21: Hesperia Loves Books
Jan 21: STOP 2 Read Your Writes Book Reviews
Jan 22: Musings From An Addicted Reader
Jan 22: STOP 2 Stephanie's Book Shelf
Jan 23: Desiree Holt Tells All
Jan 24: Reader Girls
Jan 24: STOP 2 Full Moon Dreaming
Jan 25: My Odd Little World
Jan 25: STOP 2 SnifferWalk
A big thanks from me too. Great being here today. Good luck to all those who've been commenting on the tour :-)
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ReplyDeletevitajex(at)aol(dot)com
All five of the books look great - I really want to read Forbidden Angel and For The Love of Mutt (can't resist the title...lol). Have them both on my wishlist.
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I really like the unusual angle in Oh Christmas Tree...I had not read one quite like that before and I love it when a story surprises me.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for hosting us.
ReplyDeleteThey all sound great but I have to have For The Love of Mutt! Thank you for sharing! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting us - Nancy G so glad you liked Oh Christmas Tree - I adored writing my naughty tree spirit!
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