Erotic Authors You Might Not Know ...YET

Today I wanted to introduce some erotic romance authors you might not be familiar with. Many of them are on my list of those I have to watch for new books. I'm always looking for someone new to read since the books just don't come out fast enough to suit me. Sound familiar? 

The Dom Tests Her Serenity (MFM) Unchained Love 6

 

 

Erotic Consensual BDSM Paranormal Ménage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, shape-shifters, sex in shifted form, spanking, paddling, whipping, food play, sex toys, HEA]

Serena Griffin had a very public breakup with Pete Jackson and Josh Taylor over a misunderstanding. When Pete and Josh explain themselves to Serena, she agrees to give them another try and spends the night with them. Serena has the best night of her life—until she realizes they never once said they loved her or wanted to mate her.
Sure she’s given her heart away to two panthers who are only looking for something casual, Serena panics and finds a place to hide until everything blows over. But she might have more reason to hide when she sees a man lurking near her work and realizes the rogue panthers are back.
Pete and Josh are in trouble with their Alpha for pushing Serena away. How can they get him on their side again to help them win Serena back and show her they want her bound to them forever, not just in the dungeon?   http://www.bookstrand.com/cara-adams

The Sheriff's Jailbirds (MMF)
The Men of Treasure Cove 3

 



 

[Ménage and More: Erotic Cowboy Ménage a Trois Romance, M/M/F, with M/M, light consensual BDSM, spanking, caning, sex toys, HEA]
As the sheriff of Treasure Cove, Braxton Connelly has lived his life by the book. Harboring a deep secret, he ignores his heart’s desire and puts on a brave face for friends and family. Only behind closed doors, hidden rooms, and towns miles away does he give in to what he wants most.
Charlotte Ann Brooks is on the run. Hiding out in Celestial, Montana, she spends her days pecking away on computers, preferring the solitude to her loud waitressing job at the Rainbow Room. Her only saving grace is her roommate and confidant, Jordan.
Jordan Whitmore has built his little IT business from scratch. Putting everything he had into his business, he is finally comfortable and making money. That is until his roommate’s past comes barging in.
When the three worlds collide, chaos ensues. Tempers rise and all hell breaks loose in Treasure Cove. They must work together to fix the past, right the present, and save their futures.
http://www.bookstrand.com/rebecca-joyce

 

Learning to Forgive (MF) The Sinclair Men

 

 

There is no boundary when it comes to love and lust.

David Sinclair has been in love with Molly ever since she walked into his life. The problem is, the Sinclair line is destined to only love one woman. At least, that is what he believes. When he gets Molly pregnant through one night of passion, he does the right thing and marries her.
After twenty-five years of being in his dead wife’s shadow, Molly demands a divorce. When David refuses, she has no other choice than try to make it work. She is in love with him and wants nothing more than for him to whisper those same words.
Can David rectify the sins of his past? Will he be able to move on and accept that Molly is the woman he loves? Or will her fail and finally know what loss truly means?

http://www.bookstrand.com/sam-crescent
I'll post more books every once in a while for you to get to know these great authors. I know I've enjoyed reading them.

Marla Monroe
www.marlamonroe.com











Dynamics of the Perfect Sex Scene

What is it that makes a great sex scene? Is it the choice of words used? The types of descriptions given? Well, these are all important ingredients to writing a sex scene, but these factors alone will not a great sex scene make. There’s still one key ingredient to a hot, unforgettable sex scene:

Emotion.

Whether we read science fiction, thrillers, romance, or erotica (or any combination of thereof), we all read for one reason. To experience emotion. We want to feel what the characters are going through, to walk a mile in their shoes. And for us romance junkies, we want to fall in love with a character. This is why it’s so important to show the emotion behind the action.

Whether your story involves two, three, or (in my case) more characters, the focus should be on the inner experience involved with the act of sex. What are the characters feeling? What emotional bonds are being formed between them? Pushing boundaries is okay, as long as it’s perfectly clear that all characters are on board.

In my new release, A Good Thing, my heroine has always had a secret wish to be with more than one man at the same time. However, due to the actions of her ex, she believes her desires are shameful and wrong. But then she meets James, a stunning, gorgeous man who delights in pushing her boundaries. Except he’s also her new boss. Now she has a tough choice to make: Keep things professional…or indulge in one of her most wicked fantasies.

A Good Thing (Wicked Fantasies #1) is available now from Siren Publishing: http://www.bookstrand.com/a-good-thing

For you readers out there, I’d love to hear about your favorite sex scenes in novels. What is it that made the scene(s) so memorable?

Ria Candro is the author of futuristic and contemporary erotic romance. When not dreaming up hot love stories, she enjoys spending time with her family in their home state of Florida. You can learn more about Ria and her novels at her blog: www.riacandro.wordpress.com.

Do Covers Make The Books?

When you look at the cover of a book, do you see sexy and nearly naked? Or do you see what you expect the book to be about? As authors, we want our book covers to reflect what is inside the book. We feel like you as readers want to be able to tell something about the story by what the cover looks like. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case. The publisher usually has the last word, and sometimes, the only word on what goes into the creation of the cover.

I'm lucky. My publisher listens to what I ask for and tries to provide based on what they know sells. I've been very happy with all of my covers. Even the few that seemed a little weird proved to be good sellers. I don't complain about my covers at all.

Still, I'd like to know what you think about covers you see. Do you chose a book to buy based on the cover? Does it even play into your decision to buy it? Will you check on a book that looks good by the cover even if your not sold by the title? I'd really like to know what you think.

When I chose a book, I look at the cover and then chose by how I like the blurb. I know some readers who go strictly by the blurb or by reviews and don't pay any attention at all to the cover. Tell me what you think. I'd really like to know.

I'm going to share some covers with you just for the fun of it. Some are mine and some are friends of mine. Enjoy!   Marla Monroe My Website      My Email



Writing Down the Words

Sometimes when I'm writing, I have trouble with putting just the right words in what I'm trying to say. Usually I figure it out without too much time and energy being wasted, but sometimes I need a little inspiration. When it comes to writing a sex scene, the words sometimes seem so superficial and clinical instead of the emotional joy ride they are supposed to represent. What do you do when putting it down proves to be harder than you though?

Well, I've tried to study my methods to figure it out. When it seems like I'm not getting the emotions down just right and my characters aren't actually acting sexy as opposed to acting out sex, I take a step back and imagine the scene in my head as how I would like it to look and feel if I was playing the part for real. I let the emotions and feelings flow until I'm a little hot and achy for relief. This puts me in the mood to let myself feel my character's thoughts and needs as if they were my own.

Once you've gotten yourself in the right headspace, you have to channel it into your writing. Let the feelings pour over you and embrace them. When you start to get uncomfortable, you're ready to write. Let it flow from you and don't worry how it sounds at first. You can always go back and fix incomplete sentences and correct comma errors. For now, live and breathe the experience as you pour it out on paper.

Later, once you've calmed down and everything is on paper, go back and edit it for errors. Leave the emotional part alone for now. You don't want to ruin what you've worked so hard to capture. Once the technical errors are taken care of, let the scene alone and go on with writing. Go back to it at least an hour later and edit it for content then. Remember to leave the emtional part alone. After all, it was that part you were trying to capture. Don't ruin it by taking it back out.

Hopefully what you will have once you are finished is a satisfying love scene that grips your heart and makes you all hot and bothered.  ;-)

Marla
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