Release Day Blitz for Kallypso Masters’ Nobody’s Lost

Kallypso Masters has a surprise new release!

The fifth book in the Rescue Me Saga released Dec. 9. While we all were expecting it to be time for Luke and Cassie, Kally’s recent battle with cancer derailed those plans. But not wanting to disappoint her fans, she wrote what was going to be a book about half this size but just kept growing so that she could give her fans a book this fall as promised.

NOBODY’S LOST is about two characters who have had minor roles to this point in the Rescue Me Saga, but who will play a large part in the future books in the series, including NOBODY’S DREAM (Luke’s book which will release by March 4, 2015 now that Kally’s cancer free and able to concentrate on it again.)

Haven’t read Kally’s books before? No problem! NOBODY’S LOST provides readers with a new entry point to the series. However, most readers enjoy and understand the depth of these stories much more so when they read in order, starting with the first book, MASTERS AT ARMS & NOBODY’S ANGEL (almost 500 pages in print!), which is FREE everywhere. That’s the ideal place to start! Here’s the reading order for all available books (including preorders):

MASTERS AT ARMS & NOBODY’S ANGEL (FREE!)

NOBODY’S HERO
NOBODY’S PERFECT
SOMEBODY’S ANGEL
NOBODY’S LOST (releases Dec. 9–available for preorder one more day)
NOBODY’S DREAM (releases March 4 at latest–available for preorder)

Nobody’s Lost

Rescue Me Saga #5

by Kallypso Masters

(Coming Dec. 15 to All Romance eBooks and Google Play, as well)

A standalone novel about two characters with very minor mentions in the earlier books.

Ryder Wilson returned from serving multiple deployments but can’t leave the hell of combat behind him. Frustrated and ashamed of his inability to function in the world as well as the veterans he served with, he retreated, choosing to engage only with those he trusted. When retired Master Sergeant Adam Montague sends him on a mission to protect his sister from some unknown danger, Ryder’s days of hiding out may be over. Can he fulfill his mission without failing again?

Megan Gallagher has two big-brother Marines bent on protecting her from the evils of the world, but she’s tougher than they think. When her older brother sends Ryder, one of his recon Marines, to her doorstep in the wee hours one night following a break-in, she realizes he needs rescuing more than she does. A friendship forms quickly, but unexpected passions run hot and complicate her resolve never to have a romantic relationship, much less marriage. So why are her body and her heart betraying her every time he comes near?

Can these two wounded people lower their defenses long enough to allow love to grow?

The main characters in this book have appeared briefly in earlier Rescue Me Saga books, but this story can be read as a standalone novel and is a new entry point into this ongoing series. Megan and Ryder will appear in later books in the Rescue Me Saga.

An Excerpt from Nobody’s Lost: Fallujah, Iraq, 15 November 2004

Ryder Wilson enjoyed talking with Lance Corporal Grant. She was young, but sure as hell knew her shit when it came to advanced satellite communications.

His recon Marine unit had been on this rooftop in Fallujah for hours, waiting for something to break and to go after the insurgents who had terrorized this part of the city for the last few days.

Too damned quiet. Sergeant Miller suggested they eat in shifts while they could. He was informing Damián Orlando of the SITREP while Ryder spent time getting to know the Marine newly attached to their unit.

Didn’t usually find women Marines assigned to combat units, although the cease-fire they were under meant they probably wouldn’t have any direct engagement. He hoped not anyway.

“So where are you from?” Grant asked.

“Born and raised in New Mexico. Albuquerque. How about you?”

“Army brat. I’ve lived all over and then some.”

“That why you enlisted?”

Silence dragged out before she responded. “I guess so. Pissed my dad off that I didn’t choose the Army, but I had something to prove to myself. I just hope I’m still in when women Marines are allowed to serve in combat.”

“Not so sure that’s a good idea.”

She sat up straighter and glared at him. “Why not? I can perform just as—”

“Grenade!”

Orlando’s voice jarred them from the conversation. He and Sergeant Miller were hurtling across the rooftop in their direction when the sound of an explosion threw Ryder against the wall he’d been leaning on. His ears rang from the blast. They were under fire.

Momentarily dazed, Ryder tried to remember what he had been doing, but his focus shifted to protecting Lance Corporal Grant. She was his responsibility and shouldn’t be in the middle of this shit.

“Get behind me,” he said picking up his rifle.

“Sergeant Miller and Orlando have been hit.” Ignoring him, she moved toward the two fallen Marines, and he followed.

“Madre de Dios! No! Sergeant, don’t you fucking die!”

Orlando was lying under the body of Sergeant Miller. Holy fuck! Ryder and Grant reached the body at about the same time and lifted their Sergeant off Orlando with reverence and speed combined.

“Corpsman up!” Ryder called. Once they had set Sergeant’s body down, they returned to check on Orlando.

Jesus, no. His foot dangled by what looked like some skin and meat alone. Where was Doc? Grant grabbed Orlando’s hand and spoke to him. Ryder had never seen so much carnage in all his years serving in the Marines.

Ryder moved so Doc could assess the situation and keep Orlando alive.

“Keep his head down!” Doc ordered, and Ryder moved to his head where he placed one hand on the young private’s forehead and another on his shoulder. Ryder filled Doc in on what had happened, but the mention of Sergeant’s name had him glancing over at the man’s head.

So much blood.

The hiss of an RPG made it clear the attack was still under way. Ryder realized he hadn’t done his damned job. He radioed their immediate need for artillery and air support with their preplanned fire coordinates.

Doc shouted, “Let’s get him off the roof!”

“Sure thing, Doc!” With Doc’s help, he and Grant lifted an unconscious Orlando onto a litter…

* * *

Just after midnight

Ryder rolled over in bed, drenched in sweat. His heart pounding, he gasped for breath. Fucking nightmares. He laid his arm over his eyes, but the images came back in living color. Vivid, but different than the one the other night.

Blast.

Brains.

Blood.

Sergeant Miller’s lifeless body. Damián Orlando’s foot blown off. Doc D’Alessio nearly killed.

Jesus, he’d fucked up that mission. While he was shooting the shit with Grant, all hell broke out for his unit.

His cell phone buzzed. Not now. He didn’t want to speak to anyone until he had time to regroup. Tossing the sheet aside, he sat up. A beer. That ought to take the edge off.

Before he could open the door to the fridge, his landline phone rang. Whoever it was could leave a message. He wasn’t talking to anyone tonight. Even if it was Marcia. He’d call her back in an hour or however long it took to regain control of himself.

The answering machine kicked in, and he waited for his sister’s voice.

“Wilson. Pick up the phone. Adam Montague here.”

How the fuck did Top have his phone number? He must have been the one calling on the cell, too.

Had Orlando mentioned to his former master sergeant that they had run into each other a couple of months ago on a Patriot Guard ride in southern Colorado? He had known it was a bad idea to go, but the man being buried had served with him in Kosovo. To lay low during his funeral would have been disrespectful, and he damn well wouldn’t let any asshole activist protester disrupt his buddy finally being laid to rest.

Another brave and hurting hero’s fucking suicide.

Other than the Patriot Guard Riders, Ryder had severed all ties to those who survived the past and had hoped Orlando would respect his request not to say anything to the others. He wanted to put all that behind him.

The nightmare from the mayhem on the rooftop in Fallujah told him he wasn’t doing a very good job of that, though. He reached for the phone.

“Yes, Top. Sorry. I was…in the head.”

“Glad I waited. How’re you doing?”

“Great. Got myself a nice place in the Jemez Mountains. Nice and quiet.”

Nobody bothers me, and I sure as hell don’t bother anyone else.

“Sounds good.” Top paused a moment. “Listen, Wilson, my sister is staying at our brother’s place in Albuquerque. I have no fucking clue what’s wrong, but when I called a little while ago, she said the police were there. Also said she’d call me back when they left, but I haven’t heard a thing. Patrick’s out of the country, and I’m worried about her.”

“Sorry to bother you this late, but would you mind running over to make sure she’s okay? It would mean a lot to me knowing someone I trust has taken a look around.”

Go into the city? All those people? Adrenalin kicked in, and Ryder’s heart began pounding.

A mission. His master sergeant hadn’t given him orders in nearly eight years.

Someone I trust.

The desire to live up to those words and help the man who had brought him and nearly every man home from their deployments outweighed Ryder’s penchant for drowning in his own shit.

“Sure, Top.” He reached for a pen and pad of paper. “What’s the address?” The neighborhood was more familiar than he liked. Ryder also jotted down her name—Megan Gallagher. Must be married since they didn’t have the same last names. Why wasn’t her husband looking in on her?

But Ryder would help where he could. She was Top’s sister. That’s all that mattered.

After also taking down a couple of phone numbers where he could reach Top, he said goodbye and tucked the paper inside his jeans pocket before returning to the bedroom to grab a long-sleeved flannel shirt and his leather jacket. It got colder than a witch’s tit when the sun went down here in the high desert. Riding a Harley without a windscreen didn’t help.

But he preferred to detach it when he rode alone. He couldn’t stand being cooped up in a car or truck either. Needed to be able to breathe—and have an unobstructed view of any potential threat. Usually, his treks were on mountain roads and small highways, limiting the danger.

Not like tonight. The lights of the Albuquerque valley spread out before him as he headed south on I-25. He couldn’t avoid the city this time.

Still, he wished he was alone back at Carlos’s house in the mountains. Being around people wore him down quicker than the road.

Only because you asked, Top.

A man didn’t turn his back on his Marine family ever—no matter how fucked up he was. He hadn’t been in a real city in nearly two years. If he needed anything he couldn’t acquire for himself, his friend Carlos usually took care of it. But Ryder prided himself on being self-sufficient. He might be totally useless as far as holding a job went, but he didn’t take handouts.

If he’d truly gone off the grid, Master Sergeant Montague never would have found him. But he kept a phone because of his sister Marcia in Santa Fe. Maybe he’d tracked him through phone records. But didn’t he say he’d just heard from his sister about some trouble? Had he already known Ryder’s number? No answers came as the lights of the valley grew brighter.

Fucking city. God, he hated being around that many people.

Just let me keep it together in front of Top’s sister.

The last thing he wanted was for his unit to find out how badly he was handling the aftermath of his years in service. He’d tried going to the VA, but they were too far away—in miles and philosophy—to be of much help.

Hell, why was he so screwed up? He’d come home. In one piece, even. Look at Orlando. He’d adjusted well to his amputation, from what Ryder could tell from their brief meeting during the Alamosa PGR procession. If he hadn’t seen the man’s foot blown off by that damned grenade with his own eyes, Ryder would never have guessed Orlando wore a prosthesis.

Why couldn’t Ryder put the past behind him like everyone else in his unit had done?

*****

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Kally tells us about herself and her writing and appearance plans for 2015

I write emotional, realistic Romance novels with an emphasis on healing using sometimes unconventional methods, including BDSM (bondage, sado-masochism, kink, interrogation scenes from hell, and more). My alpha males are dominant (whether active in the BDSM lifestyle or former active-duty military or not) and attracted to strong women who can bring them to their knees. I’ve brought many readers to their knees, too—having them experience the stories right along with her characters in the Rescue Me Saga. I know that Happily Ever After takes maintenance, so my couples don’t solve all their problems and disappear at “the end” of their Romance, but will continue to work on real problems in their relationships in later books in the saga. That’s why it’s difficult to read the series out of order (except for NOBODY’S LOST).

I enjoy meeting readers and have traveled extensively to try to get to every state (someday!) to hold events as big as a KallypsoCon or as small as an intimate dinner for 3. However, because I want to give my readers more books to read, I’m scaling way back on appearances in 2015 so I can hunker down in the writing chair. (I write in a glider, exactly like the one I describe in Adam’s bedroom at the Masters at Arms Club.) Coming in 2015 are NOBODY’S DREAM (Rescue Me Saga #6–the long-awaited Luke and Cassie story) and a novella (or short novel–you know I don’t write short because NOBODY’S LOST started out to be a 35-40,000-word novella and it ended at 71,000 words. The couple in that novel will be Pamela (the NICE ex-girlfriend of Marc D’Alessio’s who you met in SOMEBODY’S ANGEL) and Master Roar (Kristoffer Larson–a relative of Gunnar Larson’s, who trained Damian and Grant as dominants). Then I’m not sure which direction I’ll go. Grant and Patrick were HUGE in NOBODY’S LOST, and I planned a spin-off three-book romantic suspense (with BDSM) for them. I may have to decide if the time is right to begin Patrick’s story. Let me know what you think after you read LOST!

But I’m also wanting to start the spin-off series about Angelina Giardano’s firefighter brothers with Tony (her brother) and Carmella (Marc’s sister) as the potential first couple. Sparks sure were flying between them in that scene in SOMEBODY’S ANGEL. Definitely something I want to explore!

As far as 2015 appearances, I’ll be attending RomCon in Denver, Colorado, in September. And the weekend before I will be conducting a Rescue Me Saga private sightseeing tour of the places I write about in Denver and areas near Breckinridge. That package will include lodging for three nights, bus transportation for the tour, and at least one special meal each day.

I’m also planning my second KallypsoCon to be held in the Boston, Mass., area in late October or early November. In March, I’ll be announcing the authors who will join ne AND will open up registration for the VERY limited number of reader spots. (We want to keep this intimate and relaxing, which is what everyone at the first event loved most. We only had 85 attendees, including 7 authors, but will probably have 8 or 9 authors and up to 110 readers at this one (since so many of those who were at the first one want to be there).

What else is there to know about me? Well, I’ve been writing full-time since May 2011, having quit my “day job” the month before. I live in rural Kentucky and have been married for more than 30 years to the man who provided my Happily Ever After. We have two adult children, one adorable grandson (Erik, who my followers on FB hear about often!), and a rescued dog.

Here are some of the places where you can learn more about me and my books online:

My web site: http://kallypsomasters.com/

Facebook Author Page:https://www.facebook.com/KallypsoMastersAuthorPage

My Facebook Profile https://www.facebook.com/kallypsomasters (I’m close to max friends, so I only send friend requests to those who message me saying they want to engage by commenting or posting on my timeline, BUT anyone can follow me and see almost everything I put up there. It’s 99.9% public.)

December 23, 2013December 22, 2013

Guest Blogger: Kallypso Masters

Kallypso Masters’s 2014 Appearances (Come meet her!)

I’m on a personal mission to meet all of my readers face to face. Of course, I know that’s impossible, BUT I try to get around as best I can to meet as many as possible! I used to wait for events to be arranged in the places I wanted to go, but since nothing ever happens on the West Coast, I decided to create two of my own! And I am hoping to get the lovely Kelly of this blog to join me at the one in the Seattle area next year. Otherwise, I’ll go hunt her down! Kelly has been a huge supporter of mine since before I was even published, so it will be long past time we meet!

When I meet readers, I give out Kally’s Friend buttons! (I only give those to people I’ve met face-to-face, even though I know I have lots of friends online I call my Masters Brats.) I just started that a few months ago, but still have lots of the 1800 I ordered, so be sure to ask for one if you see me anywhere!

In my plan to have as much time as possible at home to write Nobody’s Dream and possibly even a holiday novel with Adam and Karla (and the whole gang, of course), I’m only doing four big reader/author conferences in 2014 (and even fewer in 2015). But I’m also doing two events of my own on the West Coast (Seattle and San Diego areas) in October.

I also enjoyed my 10-day road trip of Texas earlier this year so much that I’m planning another for this year—this time in the Southeast (GA, FL, AL, MS and western TN/KY) for late June and early July. I’ll announce small gatherings with readers (my “Dinner with Kally” events in Atlanta and possibly other locations as I vacation and such). So come see me if I’m anywhere near you because it might be years before I get back to your area again!

Oh, and at each of the big conventions/conferences, I’ll be giving away one of my signature “bondage baby tigers” (in honor of Karla, Adam’s Kitten, and sometimes Baby Tiger). Toymaker (see photo of the Dom giving an electrifying demo at one of my events) put the plush animals in bondage. He’s so evil! (But I did ask him to!)

Arizona Dreamin’ (and Buildin’ the Dream, for writers) May 30 to June 1, Phoenix, AZ, area http://arizonadreaminevent.com

BookBash, late June, Orlando, FL. (My 10-14 day road tour will be the week before and after BookBash weekend.) http://www.bookbash.net

Authors After Dark: August 6-10, Charlotte, NC http://www.authorsafterdark.org/

BDSM Writers Con: August 21-24, New York City, NY http://www.bdsmforwriters.com/BDSM_WRITERS_CON_2014.html

These two events hosted by me are still being planned but you can mark the dates down for sure.

BDSM Authors/Readers Get-together, Oct. 10-12, Seattle, Wash. area

I’ve invited some BDSM author friends to join me (and will share the names as soon as I get this nailed down) and we’ll have BDSM demos and experts to talk with us, a morning of panel discussions with the authors (sorry—all spots are filled; want to keep this small, intimate, and manageable), a public book signing, meals together, and lots of time to talk with favorite authors—and meet some new ones!

Annual Rescue Me Sightseeing Tour, Oct. 23-26, San Diego County, CA

Still trying to find an affordable place to hold this. Will be limited to 50 participants other than assistants, so it will fill quickly. We’ll visit sights in San Diego and Orange county where parts of my series was set, including La Jolla, Camp Pendleton, Thousand Steps Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, and Solano Beach (Eden Gardens). I’ve checked the phases of the moon and this is the optimal weekend to have it so we can be SURE to make it inside the beach cave where Damian and Savannah had two major scenes—barring any major storms at sea. Here’s a pic of my first tour taken in May 2013. Tide was low, but STILL too high to get into the cave. Who knew the moon mattered in such things? I live in Kentucky! We don’t have tides!

My apologies to my Northern, Midwestern, and northeastern readers. I promise to focus on you in 2015! There’s only so much Kally to spread around AND still have time to write books for all my readers, even the ones who will never get to one of my events!

*****
Somebody’s Angel

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When Marc d’Alessio first rescued the curvaceous and spirited Italian Angelina Giardano at the Masters at Arms Club, he never expected her to turn his safe controlled life upside down and pull at his long-broken heartstrings. Months later the intense fire of their attraction still rages but something holds him back from committing to her completely. Worse, secrets and memories from his past join forces to further complicate his relationships with family, friends, and his beautiful Angel.

Angelina cannot give all of herself to someone who hides himself from her. She loves Marc, the BDSM world he brought her into, and the way their bodies respond to one another but she needs more. Though she destroyed the wolf mask he once wore, only he can remove the mask he dons daily to hide his emotions. In a desperate attempt to break through his defenses and reclaim her connection to the man she loves, she attempts a full frontal assault that sends him into a fast retreat, leaving her nobody’s angel once again.

Marc finds that running to the mountains no longer gives him solace but instead leaves him empty and alone. Angelina is the one woman worth the risk of opening his heart. Will he risk everything to become the man she deserves and the man he wants to be?

*****

**Free and Almost Free Books Available in the Rescue Me Series**

For those new to this series who want a free glimpse into the Rescue Me world, you can get started with the FREE introduction, Masters at Arms. This book introduces six characters who will go on to have happily ever after Romances shared about them. (Adam & Karla, Damián & Savannah, Marc, and in a small part here but with more to come later, Grant.

But because I won’t want you to stop there, I’ve combined the first two books into one volume to make it easier. You get the first TWO books in the series—Masters at Arms & Nobody’s Angel—for only 99 cents! (Saves $3 off the previously published single, Nobody’s Angel. Nobody’s Angel introduces you to Angelina and shows her exploration into the world of BDSM. But Marc remained so closed off still in this book, I needed to give him time. He’ll reveal himself in the new release Somebody’s Angel, due out by Christmas.

You’ll find buy links to all of my books currently for sale at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, All Romance eBooks, Kobo, Apple, Smashwords, and CreateSpace (print versions), at my Ahh, Kallypso…the stories you tell blog page. (http://kallypsomasters.blogspot.com/p/books-by-kallypso-masters.htm)

Here are links to the new combo:

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GR5990E

Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/masters-at-arms-nobodys-angel-kallypso-masters/1114072854

Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/masters-at-arms-nobody-s-angel-rescue-me-1-and-2

Smashwords http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/382606

Kally Loves Having Readers Join Her on this Journey

As those who follow me on Facebook know, I involve readers in the process of writing and story telling, as well. I’ll pose questions to them or post updates as to my progress, thought processes, oh and, yes, the occasional tease. I have a timeline profile (you must send a message along with a friend request to claim one of the remaining 275 spots before Facebook cuts me off!), an author page (https://www.facebook.com/KallypsoMastersAuthorPage) you can follow, and even a series discussion group with 2700+ members there solely there to discuss this series. (To join the discussion group, send a friend request to Karla Montague (https://www.facebook.com/karla.montague.1) Karla will add you to the group. Don’t be upset when she de-friends you after that. She’s strictly there to provide a portal to the group, which is where all the discussion takes place.)

I love meeting readers face to face, too (perhaps too much!). So if you are near any of my appearances (see my Web site http://kallypsomasters.com for a list), stop by and say hello! You don’t have to buy a book—I’m happy to sign swag or e-reader covers or just give hugs and have photos taken!

Giveaway Time! Free eBook & Swag in the Rescue Me Series!

I’m giving away a $5 Gift Card at each stop. Be sure to leave your email in your comment. I am also giving away a grand prize of a $500 Gift Card, be sure to fill out the rafflecopter to enter for that one.

As with all of my giveaways, this is open internationally. And we’ll also send through the mail some cool swag items, including this red Ka-thunk!™ pen, hand fan, a Masters Brat button, and other cool stuff! (I’m not mailing the swag out until my brand-new “Embrace your inner PRINCESS SLUT™” pens arrive, though. It’s a reference to a scene in Nobody’s Perfect.)

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Want to know more about Kallypso Masters or her books? You can find Kally online at:

Web: http://kallypsomasters.com

Blog: http://kallypsomasters.blogspot.com

Facebook Author Page:https://www.facebook.com/KallypsoMastersAuthorPage

Twitter: @kallypsomasters

Thanks, everyone, for stopping by and happy reading!

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December 21, 2013December 19, 2013

Kallypso Masters’ Rescue Me Series

Masters At Arms

Rescue Me #1

Masters at Arms begins the journey of three men, each on a quest for honor, acceptance, and to ease his unspoken pain. Their paths cross at one of the darkest points in their lives. As they try to come to terms with the aftermath–forging an unbreakable bond–will they ever truly become masters of their own fates? Or would fate become masters of them?

(Book One in the Rescue Me series about the men who own the Masters at Arms BDSM Club)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is an introduction to the series, but does NOT have the Happily Ever After endings that will come in the next three romance novels in the series. Being the back-story that usually is not told in “real time,” there are some intense themes in the book, including death of a spouse, incest, torture, a battle scene, and amputation

*****

Nobody’s Angel

Rescue Me #2

Angelina leaves BDSM behind, only to have her dreams plagued by the Italian angel who rescued her at the club. When she meets Marc at a bar in her hometown, she can’t shake the feeling she knows him, but has no idea why he reminds her of her angel.

When Marc’s search-and-rescue partner, widower Luke Denton, confides he believes Angelina is the angel his wife promised to send him, Marc is convinced she is meant for Luke. A painful incident from his past keeps Marc from letting any woman drive a wedge between him and a friend.

While Luke can provide Angelina with love and stability, Marc knows his friend can’t satisfy her submissive needs. Marc offers one night to show her that BDSM is not about pain, but a power exchange with mutual trust and consent. But he knows he can’t commit emotionally to anything more.

When the abusive Dom from Angelina’s past threatens, Marc’s protective instincts kick in; he must keep her safe. Again at the Masters at Arms Club, she turns the tables on him and turns his safe, controlled world upside down. (Book Two in the RESCUE ME series; follows introduction to series, MASTERS AT ARMS.)

*****

Nobody’s Hero

Rescue Me #3

Retired Marine Master Sergeant Adam Montague has battled through four war zones, but now finds himself running from Karla Paxton, who has declared war on his heart. With a twenty-five year age difference, he feels he should be her guardian and protector, not her lover. But Karla’s knack for turning up in his bed at inopportune times is killing his resolve to do the right thing. Karla isn’t a little girl anymore—something his body reminds him of every chance it gets.

Karla Paxton fell in love with Adam when she was a sixteen-year-old runaway and he rescued her. Now, nine years later, she’s determined to make Adam see her as a woman. But their age difference is only part of the problem. Adam has been a guardian and protector for lost and vulnerable souls most of his life, but a secret he has run from for more than three decades has kept him emotionally unable to admit he can love anyone. Will she be able to lower his guard long enough to break down the defenses around his heart and help him put to rest the ghosts from his past? In her all-out war to get Adam to surrender his heart, can the strong-willed Goth singer offer herself as his submissive—and at what cost to herself?

CONTENT INFO: This couple’s story begins in Masters at Arms and continues in Nobody’s Angel. This is not a stand-alone novel. This book contains very erotic scenes that include BDSM (bondage-discipline-domination-submission-sadism-masochism-master-slave)—but these ALWAYS will be safe, sane, and consensual (SSC) acts told in a more realistic approach to the BDSM genre. Includes rough sex, Shibari (rope bondage and suspension), anal play, cunnilingus, fellatio, flogging, sex toys, and intensely erotic “vanilla” sexual acts. Length: approximately 137,000 words

*****

Nobody’s Perfect

Masters #4

Savannah Gentry, now Savi Baker, escaped the torture and degradation forced upon her by a sadistic father for eleven years and has made a safe life for herself and her daughter. When her father threatens her peace of mind—and her daughter’s safety—Savi runs to Damián Orlando for protection. Their one day together eight years earlier changed both their lives and resulted in a secret she can no longer hide. But being with Damián reawakens feelings she wants buried—and stirs up an onslaught of disturbing flashbacks that leave her shaken to the core with little hope of ever being a sexual being again.

Damián has his own dragons to fight, but has never forgotten the one perfect day he spent with Savannah in a cave at the beach. He will go to the ends of the earth to protect Savi and her daughter, but can never be the whole man she deserves after a firefight in Iraq. Besides, the trauma of war and resulting PTSD has led him to find his place as the Masters at Arms Club’s favorite sadist. Savi needs someone gentle and loving, not the broken man he has become. But he sees that the lifestyle he’s come to embrace also can help Savi regain control of her life and sexuality. How can he not help redirect her negative thoughts and actions if she needs him?

*****
Somebody’s Angel

Masters #5

January 21, 2012December 19, 2013

Rescue Me Series by Kallypso Masters

Masters at Arms

Rescue Me #1

by Kallypso Masters

AMAZON | B& N | SMASHWORDS

Nobody’s Angel

Rescue Me #2
By Kallypso Masters

AMAZON | B& N | SMASHWORDS

Marc d’Alessio might own a BDSM club with his fellow military veterans, Adam and Damian, but he keeps all women at a distance. However, when Marc rescues beautiful Angelina Giardano from a disastrous first BDSM experience at the club, an uncharacteristic attraction leaves him torn between his safe, but lonely world, and a possible future with his angel.Angelina leaves BDSM behind, only to have her dreams plagued by the Italian angel who rescued her at the club. When she meets Marc at a bar in her hometown, she can’t shake the feeling she knows him, but has no idea why he reminds her of her angel.

Nobody’s Hero

Rescue Me #3

by Kallypso Masters

AMAZON | B& N | SMASHWORDS

December 30, 2011

Winter’s Favorite Giveaway Day~~30

Welcome to Day 30 of Winter’s Favorites

And the second to last day of our month long giveaway. Today we have the WONDERFUL Kallypso Masters sharing her favorite thing about winter.

I’ve had a wonderful holiday season already and hope you and yours have as well. We celebrate Christmas in my family and this year’s was especially poignant because one of my older sisters, who has been battling cancer for two years, was given the news on Dec. 20 that there is hope and her surgeons expect the radical surgery she’ll undergo Jan. 12 will eradicate the cancer from her body. What a Christmas blessing!

Now, I know this blog is more about winter, but since the holidays fall during the winter and a big part of my latest book, Nobody’s Hero, they sort of all get wrapped together in my head. One of my favorite things to do in winter is get together with family and friends and play games. You know, the silly “party” games. I even wrote two of my favorite games into Thanksgiving Day scenes in Masters at Arms and Nobody’s Hero—Quiddler and Apples to Apples, respectively.

On Christmas Eve, we also played Eye to Eye, which is great fun when you have multiple generations playing, because, boy, can’t predict or imagine how different people think based on age! One card said to name three convenience stores. We older members were writing “Seven-Eleven, Convenient, and Speedway.” The under-25 set wrote “Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and Target.” But at least they matched with each other, so they got their points!

This year, Santa brought us a new game called Say Anything. Yes, this one’s destined to become a favorite. I discovered some interesting trivia about two of my sisters—that Paul Revere and the Raiders was their favorite band of all time. Never know when that information might come in handy (and it’s a little embarrassing—I thought my music tastes were off the wall).

At Thanksgiving this year, we also were playing Apples to Apples (just like Karla’s family and Adam do in Hero!) and discovered that it is even more fun when a couple of the people playing are having a bit too much to drink. As you will see in this example, though, it doesn’t take much alcohol for some bizarre responses. One of the adjective cards played was “Violent.” So, the four of us playing that round chose the noun card that best conveyed violent. One of my heavily-drinking sisters played “Midwest.” When the cards were revealed, I asked, “What’s violent about the Midwest?” My inebriated sister who had played the card said, “They’re always fighting over there.” I said, “No, that’s not the Midwest—that’s the MIDDLE EAST!” Then the sister judging that round, who wasn’t really drinking much at all, chose Midwest as the best match for violent. Huh? She said, “Because of tornadoes.”

I laughed so hard my sides hurt. And that’s the point of these silly games, really. To just act like kids and laugh until you can barely breathe. (Works the abs better than a personal trainer can, too!)

I hope the rest of your winter months are filled with side-splitting laughter, whether it’s with games like these or whatever it is you and your family and friends enjoy laughing about.

Have a happy and healthy New Year!

Kally

Nobody’s Hero is the third in my debut Rescue Me series. The books are not stand-alone novels, though, so if you haven’t started the series yet, please accept a free copy of Masters at Arms, the introduction to the series (with prequels for the romances of the three Doms who own the club). Use coupon code AL47T (not case-sensitive) at Smashwords (https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/80282); coupon good through Jan. 6. The Rescue Me series also is sold at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006PA7UJS/) and Barnes & Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nobodys-hero-kallypso-masters/1108057218?ean=2940013874121), and Nobody’s Angel (Rescue Me #2) also is available at All Romance eBooks. (Nobody’s Hero will be published there in January.)

Please follow the instructions below and leave a comment with your e-mail address for a chance to win a copy of Nobody’s Hero. (About 1,000 copies already have been sold, though, so if you already have a copy, I’ll add you to the list for a free copy of Nobody’s Perfect when it’s published this coming spring.)

I love having readers help me with the writing of my stories and development of my characters, so I often ask questions on my Facebook Kallypso Masters Author Page (https://www.facebook.com/KallypsoMastersAuthorPage) seeking advice. The answers often become part of the current or future books and sometimes my readers know the characters better than I do! I invite you to “like” my author page and send a friend request to my personal Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/kallypsomasters), if you’d like. (I get a little more “personal” there.) I’m also on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/kallypsomasters/) and Goodreads (http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5130089.Kallypso_Masters).

To enter for a chance to win an ebook. Please leave Kally a comment, tell her what some of your favorite things about winter, then head over to the MAIN Winter’s Favorite page (<< — Click link) to enter the giveaway.

October 17, 2011

Interview (& giveaway) with Master Marc from Nobody’s Angel by Kallypso Masters

*walks in the front door of the Masters at Arms club* Thinks to self “It is way too quiet in here Of course, it’s still pretty early. Things will probably be hopping in here tonight”

*talking to myself* “Why am I so nervous? I’ve been here before. Heck, it was just a few weeks ago that we had that celebration party. What is my problem?”

*Kelly looks around*

Kelly: “Hello?
“Boys?
“Marc?
“Okay fine…Master Marc?
“Heeelllllllooooo? Anybody here?

Master Marc: “Principessa Masters Brat Kelly, you are in need of some refresher training.”

Kelly: *turns to find him standing behind me in his black leathers and wolf eye mask. But, of course, I know who he is. Does he really think that mask hides anything? Angelina’s right, though. He needs a bell around his neck so he can’t sneak up on a subbie like that.*

*Master Marc steps past me and motions for me to follow him to the loveseat in the corner. Remembering what he did to Angelina on that loveseat, I wonder what he has in mind, but feel compelled to follow anyway*

MM: “Master Damián or I might even make time for you tonight. I’ll check the schedule after the interview. Please, sit. *he waits for me to sit, then nails me with his Dom stare* “Just don’t make the mistake of assuming I would be the gentler of the two, even though I’m not the sadist.

Kelly: *winks at Master Marc* Ummm…well…I think I’m booked solid, but let’s get this interview started. I want people to learn about you and the other bo… *corrects self* …Masters.

MM: In my time, Principessa. Now, tell me, why do you feel the need to demean the status of the Doms at the Masters at Arms by referring to us as boys?

Kelly: *wonders who is in charge of this interview* “Come on, Master Marc. This interview isn’t about me and when I call you boys I mean in it with the utmost respect. Let’s move on do I need to beg?”

MM: “I’ve always enjoyed hearing a sub beg for what she needs, so that might be a good start.” *he waits*

Kelly: *rolling eyes, I adjust the red sash at my waist that seems to be cutting off my breathing all of the sudden. Oh, why did I wear the red one? I forgot about that scene in Angelina’s bedroom…. Don’t go there. I need to see in order to record his responses in my notepad*

MM: “I await the pleasure of your questions, Principessa. What would you like to know about me—or BDSM, Italy, the Colorado mountains…. I always try to be honest with little subs.”

*a shadow passed over his eyes and I decided not to pursue any questions about lying*

Kelly: “So, tell me how do you feel Kally did telling your story?”

MM: “Once she bowed to my will and changed the ending to the story to suit my wishes, she did quite well. Of course, that message you sent her on Sept. 2 asking a very pointed question (that I won’t repeat, to avoid spoilers) gave me the ammo I needed to come to her the next morning letting her know that she had the ending all wrong. So, I suppose you should get points for making me so happy. *he grins* But I do believe we both gave Kally some very stressful moments over the final few weeks before publication. I don’t think she’ll let any of the other Doms get away with that kind of last-minute change. I guess we’ll see.”

Kelly: “No, I supposed not. Is there anything important that she left out?”

MM: “Well, I really did want to get Nurse Angelina into the medical room—I have the nickname “Doc” as you know. But I’m sure Kally will find a way to please me by making it happen in an upcoming story in the Rescue Me series.”

Kelly: “Master Marc, if Angelina wanted to trade places—don’t roll your eyes at me. Let me at least finish the question.”

MM: *growls* “Are you giving me commands, Principessa? Do you feel that is wise, given all the implements at my disposal in this room?”

Kelly: “No, I was just trying to finish my questions. I hate it when people do that to me. Did you just Growl at me?”

MM: “I don’t see anyone else in the room.”

Kelly: “Kally told me you were cuddlier in this group of Doms, but who wants to cuddle with a growling Dom? Geez, *hurry’s to ask the question really fast* I just wanted to know if you trusted Angelina enough to give her control?”

Angelina: “Oh, excuse me! I didn’t know anyone was in here. Did I hear my name? Something about your giving me control, Sir? *she smiles at Master Marc and winks*

MM: Careful, my pet. You are in the club now and I am always in Dom role when we are together in the club or in the bedroom. Kneel. *Master Marc glances at a pillow on the floor near the coffee table*

Angelina: “But…”

MM: *snaps fingers and points to pillow*

*Angelina sighs and kneels at Master Marc’s side, eyes downcast, back tall and straight*

Kelly: Okaaaayyyyy…moving on… As I was saying, would you ever let Angelina take control of you in a scene? *glances at Angelina, who tries to hide her grin*

MM: “Well, of course, a sub always holds the lion’s share of control in a scene.”

Kelly: “That’s not what I meant. Would you let her tie you up, restrain you, flog you?”

MM: “No, she would never be interested in that role with me.”

Angelina: *looks up at him* “Oh, but, Sir, Luke was showing me some new rope tricks that I would love to try on you.”

MM: *glares at Angelina, who grins and casts her eyes down again. He returns his attention to Princess Masters Brat Kelly* “As I was saying, out of the question. I would not trust anyone to restrain me. Out of the question.”

Kelly: “But you demanded trust from Angelina. *Angelina looks up at me and mouths the words “thank you” I can’t wait to see Angelina continue to tame him in the coming books* “Shouldn’t you give her the same respect and trust her?”

MM: “Next question.”

Kelly *checks notepad* “Sir, tell me about your roll at the Masters at Arms Club.

MM *relaxes—this must be safer territory for him*: “I’m one of the three co-owners, along with two Marine veteran friends I served with in Iraq. Over the past year, I’ve been somewhat…absent…from the club.” *reaches down to stroke Angelina’s head* “But that will change now. I am planning some demonstrations in the medical room, as well as a demonstration of the Florentine flogging technique in the near future.”

*Angelina bites her lower lip*

Kelly: “Is it getting hot in there?” *waves hand in front of face* “Um, where was I?” *looks down at her notepad* “What is the one thing you want people to learn about you through your story?”

Master Marc & Angelina

MM: “That, while I may not be the perfect Dom, I am perfect for Angelina. Right, cara mia?”

Angelina: Yes, Sir. *she smiles and blushes*

MM: “Also that training her gives me great joy. She is so responsive to my commands and listens so attentively. That gives me great pride, knowing she’s under my thumb now. Let me demonstrate. Angelina, what did I just say?” *he smiles, expectantly*

Angelina *furrows her brow as her eyes dart to the side*

Kelly: *tries to muffle her giggle*

MM: “Look at me, bella.”

*Angelina looks up at Master Marc, her breathing shallow*

MM: “You were listening, weren’t you, pet?”

Angelina: *breath catches in her throat* “But, Sir. You were talking to Princess Masters Brat Kelly, not me. I just figured I could go to the blog later to read your responses. I was trying to figure out what happened to that recipe I made for dinner last night that didn’t turn out quite right.”

Kelly:*can’t stop the giggle this time seeing the look on Master Marc’s face* hehe

MM: *sighs* “Ah, pet, that is quite disappointing. A sub is always attentive to her Dom.” *MM glances pointedly at the armrest at the end of the loveseat. He smiles* “Five swats. Bare ass. Just as soon as Principessa Kelly leaves.”

*MM communicates something to Angelina without a word and I get the distinct impression that I’m in the way—sitting between Master Marc and the armrest and all*

Kelly: Ahem. “Um, well, Master Marc, I thank you for taking time out of your busy training schedule to sit down and talk with me. I look forward to telling my readers about your story.”

*MM pulls his attention away from Angelina and turns to me, making me feel a little nervous*

Master Damián

MM:”I am not too busy to train you, as well, Principessa. With the Masters at Arms club becoming so popular lately, Master Damián has asked me to help with the submissive training program again. I would love nothing more than to show you the finer points of my flogging skills. I’ve gotten a lot of practice lately.” *glances at Angelina, who blushes again*

Angelina: “Yes, Sir. Your flogger can be quite…persuasive.”

*Master Damián and Master Luke walk into the great room and survey the scene*

Master Luke

Master Luke *looks at Kelly*: Hi, I don’t believe we’ve met darlin’. I’m the newest Dom here. Master Luke. What’s your name?

Kelly *blushes* I’m Princess Masters Brat Kelly, Luke—Master Luke. I really liked the scene with you in your cowboy outfit in Nobody’s Angel.

Luke *grins* “Are you one of those ‘Save a horse, ride a cowboy’ type subs? How did you like the choices I gave Angelina?”

Kelly: *blushes* “Choices?”

Luke: “Kneel at my feet or sit in my lap.”

Kelly: *did he just order me, or just repeat Angelina’s choices? Oh, well, duh, he’s standing, so obviously he’s not ordering me* “Um, yes, that was the first time you really went all Dom like. Pretty damned hot.”

MM: “Damián, I believe Principessa has forgotten some of her training. Perhaps you or I could make time for her tonight.

Master Damián: *strokes his goatee as he contemplates the idea* “Princesa, we worked so hard for so many months. I thought I had finally prepared you. No wonder you haven’t been able to find a Dom to take you on for more than a night or two. Perhaps we could have a session in the dungeon tonight, if you want to turn this sad situation around. We only want you to find the Dom who will be able to provide for your deepest needs.”

Kelly: *my heart starts pounding. I haven’t been to the dungeon here before. Am I brave enough to go there with the club’s sensual sadist?* “So, I am thinking I need to go…….But thank you for the offer”

MM: “We can discuss the technique later. First, I think we ought to give away a copy of Kally’s latest, NOBODY’S ANGEL book in the RESCUE ME series to some lucky commenter. Let’s ask them to comment with a suggestion on how we might get Principessa Kelly to stop being a brat? Hmmm. Just imagine the possibilities….”

For a chance to win, please leave your comment below (WITH YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS). If you’d like to suggest ways the Masters at Arms Doms might discipline…er, train Princess Masters Brat Kelly to be a more obedient, respectful sub, feel free! But all comments are welcome and will be counted!

A winner will be chosen using Rafflecopter and will receive a free e-copy of NOBODY’S ANGEL (and MASTERS AT ARMS, if she or he doesn’t have it yet.) Master Marc says you are not permitted to read his book until after you have finished MASTERS AT ARMS. If you already have Nobody’s Angel, Kally will put you on the list to win a copy of the December release of Nobody’s Hero (Master Adam’s story)

NOBODY’S ANGEL description:

Marc d’Alessio might own a BDSM club with his fellow military veterans, Adam and Damián, but he keeps all women at a distance. However, when Marc rescues beautiful Angelina Giardano from a disastrous first BDSM experience at the club, an uncharacteristic attraction leaves him torn between his safe, but lonely world, and a possible future with his angel.

When the abusive Dom from Angelina’s past threatens, Marc’s protective instincts kick in; he must keep her safe. Again at the Masters at Arms Club, she turns the tables on him—and turns his safe, controlled world upside down. (Book Two in the RESCUE ME series; follows introduction to series, MASTERS AT ARMS.)

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Hit read more, but only if you are on the main page other wise
Walk your way down the questions.
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August 12, 2011May 30, 2012

My review of Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters

Masters at Arms

Book 1

Ebook By Kallypso Masters
Published: Aug. 09, 2011
Category:Fiction » Erotica » BDSM
Words: 58082 (approximate)
Language: English

Master at Arms begins the journey of three men whose paths cross at one of the darkest points in their lives. Two will rescue the women destined to love them in this story. All will come to terms with who they are. The three Doms will pursue or be pursued by their lady loves, and reunite with each other at their Masters at Arms BDSM club, in the next three novels in the “Rescue Me” series.

My Review:

Masters at Arms is Kallypso Masters (Kally) first book in her Rescue Me series. In Masters at Arms, Kally introduces us to three men: Master Adam, Master Marc and Master Damian. The first book is broken into five sections. Each of the first three sections focuses on one of the Masters and gives us a brief look into their lives and possibly their future. In the final sections we learn how the Masters befriend each other and help each other heal both physically and mentally to form an unbreakable bond.

Kally takes you on a roller coaster of emotions in Masters at Arms. You will laugh, cry and shake your head asking why, all the while leaving you wanting more. And OH you will want MORE!!!

I will say that there are a few very powerful scenes in this book that on my first read I had a hard time with. But after my second read I understand that certain things have to happen in order for the characters to grow and change.

I want to say a special THANK YOU to Kally for letting me read and review Masters at Arms. Kally, I have enjoyed the journey that you have taken me on with the Masters in this first book (Masters at Arms) and I hoped that in some small way I helped. I can’t wait to jump in to Nobody’s Angel (Marc’s story), Nobody’s Hero (Adam’s Story), and Nobody’s Perfect Damian’s story) .

August 11, 2011

Interview & Giveaway with Kallypso Masters

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to Welcome Kallypso Masters to our blog.

Kally, Thank you so very much for stopping by Books-n-Kisses to talk about your Rescue Me series. I am so excited to have you here *squeeekkk*. I have to say a huge thank you for allowing me to advance read Master at Arms, the first novel in the series.

Kally: I’m thrilled to be here, Kelly! You were the first reviewer to ask to interview me for a blog. Such a honor! Thanks so much!

Kelly : *looks around* Looks like it is just me and you today. Shall we get started?

Kally: Wait! Let me see if I can tear the guys away from the Masters at Arms club playroom so they can join us. Hopefully, they won’t dominate the interview. You know how much they command attention. *Kally calls Masters Adam, Marc, and Damián in. Master Adam stands with hands on hips (same pose he’s in on the cover of MASTERS AT ARMS); Master Marc flicks his riding crop against his thigh; and Master Damián glares, hoping to intimidate Kelly. Kally leans over to whisper to Kelly, “Deep down, Master Damián’s really a pussycat. Just don’t tell him I said so.” Oh, now Master Damián turns his glare to Kally.*

Kelly: *Leans over to Kally* they don’t scare me…. *wink, wink*

Q1) Tell us a little about yourself.

Kally: I’m 53 and have been writing off and one for more than 35 years (since high school). My background is in journalism and technical writing/editing, but this is my first novel. I’m happily married (28 years) and have two adult children. This past spring, I decided to quit my day job and try a one-year experiment to see if I can make a living writing full-time. I pulled out my Nobody’s Angel manuscript, which I’d drafted in May 2009, and started editing. Then I realized it was part of a series—and I started writing Masters at Arms to discover how the three masters came to be together and such good friends.

Q2) Have you always wanted to be a writer?

Kally: in 8^th grade, I wanted to be a journalist. But I was so shy (I kid you not!) that, when my first assignment for the high school newspaper was to interview the principal, I froze and quit working for the school paper. But I wrote romances for fun. I had a rough childhood and being able to read a romances and watch characters go through all kinds of hell, but still have a happily ever after, gave me hope for my own life. I wanted to write stories like that, too!

I joined Romance Writers of America in the early 1990s, but could never finish a novel. Still don’t know what that was about. Then I went to college, earned a degree in journalism in 2001 (at 44), and went to work as an editorial assistant. That was the job I quit in April after almost 10 years. I had just attended an Artist’s Way workshop and realized this was a shadow-artist job—and a crazymaker to boot. (That’s Artist’s Way jargon.) I was so drained after work that I hadn’t written anything creative in two years. Now when I see people who knew me from that time, they tell me “You’re alive again!” Writing erotic romance is good for my soul!

Q3) How did you get into writing BDSM?

Kally: I attended the annual Kentucky Romance Writers workshop in March 2009 and met a lot of local writers who were writing erotic romances. This was my first foray back into RWA in about 15 years. (We didn’t have erotic romances when I left the association!) I’ll admit, the first thing that caught my attention was how much they were making writing them. Maybe I could make a living writing fiction! So, I went home and wrote one without even reading anyone else’s. (It’s not to be published—at least not without a LOT of work!)

Then I downloaded my first erotic romance—Cherise Sinclair’s CLUB SHADOWLANDS. (I didn’t even have an e-reader yet and read it on my desktop computer in PDF.) Oh.my.God! Amazing! I wanted to write stories like that with strong, loveable Doms! Within a month, I drafted NOBODY’S ANGEL. It was the second novel I finished, in as many months, so I seemed to have gotten beyond that mental block about finishing. But life and work intruded and I wasn’t able to write any others or revised that one until after I quit the “evil day job.”

Q4) Do you see yourself writing in any other genres?

Kally: I think I’ll always have some element of bondage and discipline in whatever I write. For instance, after I finish the RESCUE ME series (with the February 2012 release of NOBODY’S PERFECT), I’ll probably work on a Western historical I plotted it one morning in my Artist’s Way “Morning Pages.” It looks like it will be a ménage, like NOBODY’S ANGEL. In historical novels, it’s socially acceptable for a man to turn a woman over his knee and spank her at the drop of a cowboy hat. And think of those delicious beds with the headboards that just beg to have a woman restrained to them. Whips and ropes were easy to come by, too (pun intended). Oh, and what if there’s a lawman involved and he brings his handcuffs? Anyway, you get the picture. I’ll definitely have bondage and discipline in that one, set in 1883 Deadwood, S.D.

By the way, the other books in the RESCUE ME series are basically m/f—although I don’t always know what the Masters are going to come up with, so we’ll see. For instance, I’m not sure how far Master Damián will go when Karla comes to him for advice on how to become the perfect subbie for Master Adam. (Master Damián’s got a wicked smile on his face—and now Master Adam’s the one who is glaring.) Oh, I can’t wait until I start writing Karla and Master Adam’s story, due out in December! I just put them on the page and see where the story goes.

Q5) Briefly tell us about the Rescue Me series.

Kally: Masters at Arms begins the journey of three men, each on a quest for honor, acceptance, and to ease his unspoken pain. Their paths cross at one of the darkest points in their lives. As they try to come to terms with the aftermath—forging an unbreakable bond—will they ever truly become masters of their own fates? Or would fate become masters of them? (Book One in the Rescue Me series.)

Q6) What is your favorite line or scene in Masters at Arms?

Kally: That’s like asking me which of my children I love most. There are too many favorites. I often put them in my “Six Sentence Sunday” blogs (http://kallypsomasters.blogspot.com), though. Here’s one, though, but actually several consecutive lines that I just can’t break up. This is Master Sergeant (Adam) Montague giving Damián a wake-up call and inviting him to work at the BDSM club he plans to start now that he’s retired:

“Well, last time I checked, most of the ladies at BDSM clubs are more interested in a firm hand and a stiff cock. You still seem to have both of those in your inventory. Sure, there may be some chicks with a foot fetish, but you still have a good one, don’t you?”

Q7) What gave you the idea to write the Rescue Me Series?

Kally: I love stories where the hero and heroine rescue each other. While one might rescue the other physically, there always has to be the emotional rescue, as well. I write about redemption, reunions, and overcoming unspeakable horrors in life to find true love.

Q8) Out of all the Masters who has been the most difficult to work with?

Kally: Oh, that’s a tough one, they’re all a pain in the…. *Kally glances over at Master Marc, flicking the crop again* Um, they like to hold their personal pain inside, so it’s been quite a feat getting them to reveal their secrets. Each time I think one is the worst, then another ’fesses up about something and floors me. But, I’d have to say, it’s Master Marc.

I know, he seems like the most easy-going one. His sense of humor and love of women. Then a beta reader pointed out that he hadn’t grown at all in Nobody’s Angel. Well, HE was really holding secrets from me, one that has really has affected every relationship he’s had since his early 20s. That one is revealed in Masters at Arms, but who knows what else he’s going to reveal as I do the major rewrite of ANGEL?

Kelly: *rolls eyes* I should have guessed… *winks at Master Marc*

Q9) So, now that we know who is the most difficult who has been the most pleasurable to work with?

Kally: Oh, Master Adam. I think I’m a little in love with him myself. *OMG, as Karla would say, did he just wink at me? *MELT* He’s gritty, tells it like it is, but has such a big heart. I call him my guardian of lost souls. I love how he watches over Marc in the hospital, chases away Damián’s night terrors, and keeps watch over the hurting Karla, despite his wayward…thoughts. He seems to have his head on the straightest, too (well, until Karla starts pursuing him in earnest in NOBODY’S HERO). As you know, he’s clueless when it comes to Karla. I think he’s finally met the woman who can help him find his lost soul, even if she is 25 years younger.

Kelly *sigh* Oh Adam, Adam, Adam…. What ever will I do with you? OH I have an idea……..

Q10) What kind of research did you have to do for these books? i.e. the sex scenes?

Kally: My, Kelly, do you have sex on the brain?

Kelly: Who Me? Proceed…. Please….

Kally: I actually had to do a lot more research on things like the Marines, the Second Battle of Fallujah, and the treatment of amputees and casualties. And the places where the story is set. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Surviving incest and being an unwilling sex slave.

The sex scenes just come naturally to me. (Why is it every time I say “come” Master Marc grins wickedly?) *Kally returns her attention to Kelly.* Um, where were we? Oh, yes! Sex scenes. I love to write them. My editor, Jeri Smith, says I write the most awesome sex scenes, too—very hot, but tender. Of course, I do research on some of the BDSM aspects for those scenes in NOBODY’S ANGEL and for MASTERS AT ARMS where Savannah is being tortured. *Kally notices that Master Damián has a very sad look in his eye.* (Kally whispers to Kelly: He’s always wondered what happened to Savannah, but when he looked for her after his discharge and rehab, it was as if she vanished from the face of the earth. So sad. He never got over her.)

Um, I also got quite an education reading Cherise Sinclair’s MASTERS OF THE SHADOWLANDS series. (Highly recommended!) I also found a lot of photos of BDSM equipment and implements in Wikipedia and Google searches. Most recently, I’ve joined the fetlife.com, an online community of BDSM enthusiasts, to read discussions and learn more about the lifestyle, and especially the emotions relating to the lifestyle. As you know, my books are all about the emotions.

Q11) Do you feel that you have learned anything from your characters? If so what?

Kally: Sex should be fun! Get playful with it! Once you’ve established trust, then anything goes—as long as it’s safe, sane, and consensual.

Q12) Any deep dark secrets about the Masters you want to share with me? I won’t tell a soul. *fingers crossed*

Kally: Well, most of the secrets even *I* don’t know yet—until the characters show up on the page when I’m writing. I am not a plotter, although I jot down ideas for scenes and conflicts in my writing journals. They just reveal the most amazing things as I write and journal.

Okay, you will recall the scene where Master Adam is having his fight wounds dealt with by Karla’s mom in her kitchen. (The famous “Karla sees Adam without his shirt” scene from my blog.) Well, Adam’s back is not only scarred from the ambush in Afghanistan that killed Marc’s brother and another man, but he also has made it a memorial to all under his command who have died as a result of the battles he’s led them into. And you’ll have to wait for NOBODY’S HERO to learn how he memorialized them. *Master Adam growls* Well, I hope he’s going to let me reveal that to you!

Kelly: *snickers* I can’t wait to learn more…….

Q13) If you could spend one day doing anything you wanted with any of your Masters, who would it be, why, and what would you do? *leans forward, puts elbow on knees and chin in hands* Details please. *wiggles eyebrows*

Kally: Okay, I did establish earlier that I’m happily married, right? And my beta man is so the antithesis of any of the masters (although some of the sweeter things they do are reflections of my dear hubby).

You know, I’ve given this one a lot of thought. And, truth be told, I think I would go riding through the mountains of Colorado on the back of Master Damián’s Harley. I’ve never been on a Harley and have really been wanting to experience that. I hear it’s quite exhilarating—and sensual. My hubby gave up his motorcycle (a Honda) before I met him. So, this will probably remain a fantasy. *Master Damián smiles wickedly and gives Kally a virtual tip of the hat.*

Kelly: *winks at Damián *

Q14) Tell me the one book you think everyone should read.

Kally: The one that has changed my life most recently—for anyone wanting to recover his or her creativity—THE ARTIST’S WAY, by Julia Cameron. It was a workshop for that book in late March, and the resulting “Morning Pages” and “Artist’s Dates” (two of the tools taught in that book), that I was able to recover my own creativity. The result is MASTERS AT ARMS and my new career as a writer. But this book isn’t just for writers—it’s for anyone wanting to reconnect with that inner child who doesn’t care what anyone thinks about what she or he creates. Anyone who just wants to create for the sheer joy of it all. I know I write first and foremost for myself. If what I write moves me, then maybe it will move someone else. But, that book opened new doors for me, just at a time in my life when another one was closing.

Q15) Tell me what is up next in the Rescue Me series?

Kally: In September, NOBODY’S ANGEL, Master Marc’s story. He’ll meet his lady love while pulling Dungeon Monitor Supervisor duties at the Masters at Arms Club. But she gets away and when he finds her again, she seems more interested in his non-Dom Search-and-Rescue partner, Luke.

In December, NOBODY’S HERO will share Karla and Master Adam’s romance. Karla fell in love with Adam that Thanksgiving morning nine years earlier. Then, in the depths of her own grief, the person she runs to is Adam, who made her feel so safe before. Karla is not at all into BDSM, but she solicits the club’s subbie trainer, Master Damián, to teach her in private how to be the perfect sub for Adam. Master Adam, of course, is tortured by his attraction to her, trying not to give in to his baser needs and take advantage of the innocent Karla. But when he sees her with Master Damián, he suddenly feels the need to protect her from his surrogate son, the sadist. So, she’s definitely going to test the bond between Adam and Damián, just as Karla’s limits are tested and explored in the BDSM lifestyle!

Then, in February, Master Damián and Savannah (now Savi), will find each other yet again in NOBODY’S PERFECT. Secrets will be revealed and they will be thrown together in a desperate situation. Master Damián will try to break through Savi’s stronger-than-ever fortress walls and get her to experience what they did on that perfect day at the beach cave all those years earlier. But they’ll soon see that neither of them is the same as the 19-year-old they had been then, and will have to find ways to adjust their needs and sexual appetites, as well as deal with trust issues resulting from too many secrets in the past, and so much guilt.

Q16) Is there anything else you would like to share with me and my blog followers?

Kally: If you enjoy reading full-length erotic romance novels with lots of emotion (you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and sometimes you’ll scream), then I think you’ll enjoy the Rescue Me series. And, if there’s a secondary character you meet along the way who you think should have his or her own romance, just e-mail me at kallypsomasters@gmail.com and let me know! I can see this series continuing beyond these first four books. You can follow along at my blog with excerpts on WIPs and other craziness at http://kallypsomasters.blogspot.com. And feel free to friend me on Facebook (Kallypso Masters) or follow me on Twitter (@KallypsoMasters)!

Books-n-Kisses: Thank you, Kally, for stopping by my blog and sharing your Masters and the Rescue Me series with me and my followers. I hope to have you back when each of the romances in the series is released. I would love to interview each of the Masters before his book comes out, if they’re feeling up to it…. *wink, wink*

Kally: Well, they were a little quiet today, but I can just see the wheels turning in their heads. I think they’d like that very much. *Kally hears someone growl and wonders which one is balking at the idea.*

Kelly: I think they are afraid I might top them or something… *snickers, hehe* I girl can dream right…. *winks & blows a kiss at the 3 Masters*

Q17) Oh, one last question Kally. Do you think we should give away a copy of Masters at Arms to one of my followers?

Kally: I thought you’d never ask! I’d love to! Please comment below, including your e-mail address and we’ll select a lucky winner on August 15^th.

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