Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Jenna Jaxon to the blog today to chat about her new book Only Scandal Will Do.

Jenna, can you please share with us a little about yourself

I’m Jenna Jaxon, newly minted (at least I feel newly minted) romance author.  I live with my family in a small town in Virginia and teach at a local university.  I’ve always had a thing for cats and at the moment have three. I’m an only child who swore I’d have more than one child, which is how I ended up with two daughters. J

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Have you always wanted to be an author?

I’ve always liked to write (my first story was written in 3rd grade), but I never had the drive to pursue a career in writing.  Especially after being introduced to theatre in 10th grade.  That then became where my passion lay–until recently.

Who are some of your favorite writers? Who do you feel has influenced your writing?

Some of my favorite authors in romance are Jo Beverley, Lisa Kleypas, Kathleen Woodiwiss, and Mary Balogh.  In other genres, Stephen King, John Grisham, Patricia Cornwell, and Phillipa Gregory.  Of the above listed authors, I’d say Beverley has been the most influential, followed closely by King.  She gave me a love for the 18th century, and Stephen King’s characters have fascinated me ever since I began to read him.  He writes them as though he’s inside their skin, which I’ve tried to accomplish in my work as well.

How did you get into writing in this specific genre? Have you ever thought about writing in a different genre?

I started writing historical romance after reading Kathleen Woodiwiss’s final book, Everlasting.  I ‘d read a couple of her other works years before and loved them, then when I picked this one up, I just felt as though I had something within me that had to be expressed in the same way.  I said to myself, “I can write something like this.” Sat down at the computer and proceeded to write a medieval romance.

I’ve written in another sub-genre, erotic romance, but don’t think I’d write in another genre.  Some of my historical romance may stray into what would technically be called “historical fiction,’ but I still think of it as romance.

What are some of your writing rituals?

I usually have to write whenever and wherever I can, so I don’t have certain things I must have to write.  The closest thing I have to a ritual is in the mornings I turn on the computer, open my emails and various other sites in a particular order, and then open up my document and begin to write.

Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?

My latest historical release, Only Scandal Will Do, is a romance set in Georgian England.  Lady Katarina Fitzwilliam is kidnapped and sold at an auction to a masked man for his evening’s pleasure.  He doesn’t believe her story, seduces to the point of ruin before she wounds him and escapes.  When the man, Duncan Ferrers, Marquess of Dalbury, awakens and find out she’s really the sister of a peer, he attempts to find her and marry her before the scandal erupts around them.  Lady Katarina has other ideas and leads him on a merry chase throughout most of the book.

How did you come with the idea for this story?

Several things coalesced into the idea for the story.  A question arose in my mind while reading a Mary Balogh novel, a random fact intrigued me–about the last peer to be hanged for murder, and the wild nature of the time period (discovered through Jo Beverley’s novels) all came together to create this story.

Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?

Currently, I’m working on the second book in the House of Pleasure series (of which Scandal is the first).  It’s called Only Marriage Will Do.  I’m also editing the first book of my medieval trilogy, Time Enough to Love, Book 1:  Betrothal and putting finishing touches on a Victorian romance, As Long As You’re Mine.

What would you be if you were not an author?

Bored. LOL  No, actually I love my day job, which is teaching theatre at a local university.

What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?

The one I’m dying to start but won’t let myself contemplate is the 4th book in the Outlander series.  When I read those books, the rest of the world can go hang.  I have to read them straight through.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

There is a book trailer for Only Scandal Will Do that’s on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdak1uQCpcA.  It will give you a very good idea of the book’s style and content.  I love it, but then I’m biased. LOL

And thank you so much for having me here today on Books & Kisses.  You questions were so much fun. J

Author Links:

Blog:  http://jennajaxon.wordpress.com/

FB:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jenna-Jaxon/146857578723570

Twitter:  @Jenna_Jaxon

Only Scandal Will Do

by Jenna Jaxon

Buy Links:

Amazon |Lyrical Press | ARe | iTunes

Kidnapped and sold at auction in a London brothel, Lady Katarina Fitzwilliam squelches an undeniable attraction to the masked stranger who purchased her, pits her wits against him, and escapes him and the scandal that would ruin her life.

Unable to resist temptation in a London brothel, Duncan Ferrers, Marquess of Dalbury, purchases a fiery beauty. She claims she’s a lady, but how can she be? No lady of his acquaintance in polite society is anything like her.

Then he discovers she is who she says, and that this latest romp has compromised her reputation. He knows how that is. One more scandal and he’ll be cast out of London society, but he needs a wife who’ll provide an heir to carry on his illustrious family’s name. He seeks out Katarina, intending only to scotch the scandal, but instead finds his heart ensnared.

He’s betting their future he’ll capture her heart, but does he have what it takes to win the wager?

WARNING: A blade-wielding heroine who crosses swords with a master of sensuality.

Books-n-Kisses is pleased to welcome Honey Jans to the blog today to chat a little about life, writing and her new book Blue Moon Magic.

Honey, can you please share with us a little about yourself

I’m romance author Honey Jans. I’m a small town girl from Wisconsin with a big imagination. I guess you could say that I’m a natural born romantic who tends to daydream. Sometimes it gets me into trouble. But on the plus side it sparks my vivid and sometimes kinky imagination. I love writing erotic romance and it’s my fervent hope that readers will enjoy my books. So stick around. Check out my red hot covers…some of those cover models are truly drool worthy. Read my excerpts, and enter my giveaways. I hope well be friends. I’d love to hear from all my readers. Feel free to post on my blog.

Have you always wanted to be an author? 

Actually I’m a late bloomer.  I’ve always loved to read but never thought to write until my sister gave me two bags full of her cast off romances.  Well after wading through the stack I thought maybe I could write one.  Of course it wasn’t that easy but there isn’t anything else I’d rather be doing.

What is your most interesting writing quirk?

I don’t know if I’d call it a quirk but I have to daydream and sometimes I have to close my eyes to write a scene.  It makes for some interesting typo’s but it works to loosen up my creativity.

Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?
Blue Moon Magic is in print at Muse It Up Hot Publishing. It’s the print collection of an extraordinary 4 author paranormal erotic romance series.  This series was inspired by the Beast Of Bray Road a myth that lives in the Kettle Moraine Forest of Wisconsin.  The individual eBooks are still available at Loose Id.

BLUE MOON MAGIC

One Father.  Two Mothers.  Four Siblings.  One extraordinary night that will change them all forever.

How did you come with the idea for this story? 

We based the series on the legend of The Beast Of Bray Road.

Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?  

I’m working on a ménage titled Bayou Heat that’s a bit of a departure for me.  I hope my readers will love it like I do..

Who is the one author that you would love to meet someday and why? I would love to meet Jayne Ann Krentz.  I’ve been reading her for so many years and I feel like I already know her.

What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?

Get help.  No really.  I would first off take a few classes and join a good critique group.  Good feedback can be invaluable.  It worked for me.

Can you share with us something off your bucket list.  

Yes.  I want to travel to Europe and really immerse myself in the culture.

What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for? 

My to be read pile consists of anything by my favorite authors.  I’m constantly looking for new releases.  One thing I really would love is another book by Bob Mayor and Jennifer Cruise like Agnes and the Hitman.  It loved that book and hope there will be more from them.  I also loved Toni Marie Causeys Bobby Faye series and hope for some sequels.

my website is www.honeyjans.com

my blog is http://atasteofhoneyjans.blogspot.com

One Father.  Two Mothers.  Four siblings.  One incredible night that will change them all forever.

Excerpt:

Charity rushed back to her office in the IT department, cheeks flaming. At least one of the Langford sisters was getting laid on a regular basis. But really, catching Chas and Justin making love in the executive washroom was just plain embarrassing. Even worse, it brought home to her the sex she wasn’t having. Now she was the one taking pains to keep her fantasy life private.

Passing her staff, she avoided eye contact only to come upon the immovable object of her guard dog, Lucas Kendal. The PI sat at a desk across from her office where he could keep an eye on her. The work she’d assigned him as a cover sat ignored. Instead, he read an issue of Sports Illustrated; no doubt the swimsuit issue. It was a wonder he hadn’t followed her into the ladies room.

The man practically oozed sex appeal. Her lips tingled as she stared at him. What might he taste like? She’d love to find out; maybe nibble his square jaw, and dip her tongue into that cute cleft in his chin. “Down, girl,” she muttered in self-recrimination. He’s hired to look after you, not teach you the joys of sex at your old maid age of thirty-two. Just then, he looked up, snagging her gaze, his quirked brow telling her he’d guessed her thoughts.

Cheeks flaming anew, she quickly shut the door and locked it. Thank goodness, she had her mystery Laird to dim the flames. This sexual itch, combined with the series of hacking attacks she’d thwarted, threatened to drive her crazy. Ending the barrage of attacks with her fireball program had made enemies. The pissed off hackers sent death threats, prompting her father to hire Kendal, who made her want to knock him to the floor and do him. It was a vicious cycle, one she couldn’t break.

Throwing off those troubling thoughts, she peeled off the jacket of her business suit, loving the way her silk blouse felt against her bare skin, and rushed over to her computer, late for a date with her cyber Master. She had two hours until she had to leave for her staff’s annual weekend getaway to the IT conference. A weekend far away from her annoying babysitter would be wonderful. Maybe she could hook up with a charming stranger in Las Vegas, sow a few wild oats, and get this desire for sex out of her system.

She slipped into her desk chair and reached for the keyboard. Her excitement building, she logged on to the online sex site she’d discovered last week and looked for his screen name. Yes! He was there. Wolf. A thrill went through her. She logged on as Honey and put on her headset, saying softly, “I’m here, my Laird.”

“Follow me to our private room.”

She shivered, hearing his sexy rumble; a thick brogue that rushed over her like warm honey, making her cream as she imagined what was coming. Sex with a guy wearing a kilt — now, that had kinky possibilities. With guilty pleasure, she murmured, “Yes, my Laird.” She could surrender to her online master, get off, and still maintain an illusion of icy reserve.

“How many times did you touch yourself today, Honey?”

His demand to know how many times she’d played with herself made her hesitate. Hell, the man wouldn’t know one way or another if she told the truth or a lie. After a tense moment, she let out a sigh of surrender. Here comes the Langford upbringing again…finish what you start and never lie to anyone about anything. Blushing, she confessed, “Six, my Laird.” His chuckle made her squirm in her chair; she was going to get punished. Good. She thought about the vibrator in her desk drawer; maybe he’d make her come three times in a row like last time.

“What a naughty girl not to wait for Master’s permission.”

His scolding echoed her thoughts. Why couldn’t she control herself? “I’m sorry, Sir.” She shivered with delight, getting into the secret fantasy.

“Did you obey my instructions, Honey?”

She brushed her bare breasts through her silk blouse, loving the free, sensual feeling of forgoing her usual bra and panties. “Yes, Laird, I’m not wearing underwear.”

He took in a deep breath. “Good girl. Unbutton your blouse for me and play with your pretty tits.”

“Yes, my Laird.” Her hands quickly flew to do his bidding, slipping the ivory buttons out of their buttonholes until her blouse hung open. The air conditioning wafted a cool breeze over her budding nipples. With a sigh of pleasure, she cupped her full breasts and fanned her fingertips over the puckered nipples, murmuring at the pleasure. “I’m playing with them, Laird.”

“Excellent. Imagine it’s my big hands touching them, getting your nipples hard.”

Closing her eyes, she pictured her mystery Laird, imagining her soft hands becoming his larger, harder ones, his rough fingertips rolling her stiff nipples. “My nipples are so very hard for you, Laird.”

“Now pinch them for me, Honey, a small punishment for being late.”

She pinched them firmly, whimpering at the erotic feeling.

“Good girl, now spread your legs and touch your pussy. Let me know if it’s wet for me.”

She leaned back in her big desk chair and spread her legs, her hand reaching under her skirt to touch her hot pussy. Her clit was stiff, her pussy quivering, and wet. She rubbed it, moaning. “I’m wet, Sir.”

“Good. Play with that bad pussy; make it nice and creamy for me, but don’t come.”

She stroked her wet slit, her thumb rubbing her stiff clit. She couldn’t hold back a moan as she got nearer to orgasm.

“Imagine it’s my hand touching you, my fingers slipping inside you, getting you ready to be loved.”

“Yes, my Laird. I’m imagining it’s you. When can we meet for real?” she asked, desperate for a taste of the real thing.

“When I think you’re ready, Honey, and not before.”

She groaned at his rejection, but it didn’t stop her hot response to his commands, or her growing need for him.

“Do you like the way it feels when my fingers slip inside you?”

She panted, her pussy clenching on her fingers as he spoke. “Oh yes, Laird, very much.”

“Now stop.”

Trembling on the brink of a huge orgasm, her fingers went still at his command. “Please, Sir.”

“No. You’re being punished for playing with yourself earlier. I’ll talk to you tomorrow.”

Charity moaned as he disconnected and tried to stop, but couldn’t. Her fingers plunged into her wet pussy, pretending they were her mystery Laird’s. Ripples gathered, and she exploded into orgasm. She was dimly aware of her office door opening as she came.

Lucas Kendal stood inside Charity Langford’s office doorway blocking anyone passing by from ogling his beautiful she-wolf mate in the throes of passion. Still shaken by the culture shock of being rescued by the Elite, only to have his half-brother Lash killed in the raid, he was still trying to get his bearings. The cyber sex he’d initiated to get her ready for mating had backfired, making him frustrated and horny as hell. Keeping his promise to take Lash’s place as Charity’s mate — and not succumb to her charms — was going to be harder than he’d thought. That wasn’t the only thing hard, he thought ruefully, his cock throbbing.

He’d protect her; teach her passion, and who she was before she dumped him. He was no more than a stud. Hell, he ought to be used to it after the Betas’ breeding farm. After the danger of the Blue Moon was past, her father would choose a more suitable husband for her, and he would move on, ever moving in the shadowy world of the Alphas. Still, he couldn’t help watching her in the throes of an orgasm he’d initiated.

Charity’s beautiful face was flushed with passion, her headset still in place, her eyes shut, as the extended orgasm swept her away. His hunter’s gaze focused hungrily on her beautiful bare breasts, the pink nipples like ripe strawberries. How he ached to taste them. The sweet sound of ecstasy pouring from her full red lips was like music to his ears, and like an aphrodisiac to any rogue wolf within a sixty-yard radius. This was no longer about a turf war between wolfen societies. From the moment he’d met her two weeks ago this had turned very personal.

What a naughty girl to disobey him and keep playing with herself. She was so exquisitely responsive; it was hard for him to restrain his animal instincts. He itched to take her over his knee in retribution and then make love to her until she couldn’t think straight. “Want me to take care of that for you, love?” he asked, working hard to keep the sibilant hiss of his Scot’s ancestry out of his voice. It wouldn’t do for her to guess that he and her Laird were one and the same. He watched her big violet eyes pop open.

Lucas smiled as her mouth formed a perfect “O” of shock, but true to her royal status, her dismay soon was replaced by an imperious glare.

“Who gave you a key to my office?” she demanded, quickly pulling her hand out from under her skirt and reaching for her blouse.

He kicked shut the door and held up his bare hands. “Look, love, no key. The door was unlocked.” He didn’t bother mentioning his fully developed skills gave him powers she’d never dreamed of. Opening a locked door was easy. He’d walk through fire to get to her and keep her safe. He closed the distance between them, noting her trembling hands as she buttoned her blouse. The lady wasn’t as unperturbed as she pretended to be. Good, it suited him to keep her off balance. “We need to talk about this weekend.”

“Save your breath, Kendal, I’m going.”

“Have it your way,” he murmured, focusing on her stiff nipples showing clearly through her silk blouse. “I’ll have to go with you.”

Noting the direction of his stare, she scowled and swiveled her desk chair so that her back was to him. She stood and put on her blazer. “I’ll see you at the airport, then.”

“It doesn’t work that way and you know it. I’ve arranged transport for us. I’ll be here to collect you in half an hour,” he said, walking out of the room. For all his sexual experience, he couldn’t help feeling like the vulnerable one.