Spotlight
& GIVEAWAY with author Melissa Kendall
Hello
everyone! It is great to see everyone hopping back by. Today I have
another story to share with you from the fabulous 1 Night Stand
series via Decadent Publishing. Everyone who has been around for a
while knows how much I enjoy the series. I have read several of them
and enjoyed them very much. So these novellas are a no-brainer as far
as deciding to feature them on the blog. I have not yet read any of
Ms. Kendall's stories as she is a new-to-me author. But I am sure it
won't be long before I jump into her books. I hope that you all enjoy
the post. And stick around. You will have chance at the conclusion
of the post to enter a GIVEAWAY! Please allow me to introduce to the
blog:
**MELISSA
KENDALL**
**BIO**
Melissa
is a 37 year-old stay at home mum and part-time Software Support
Consultant. She lives in Perth Western Australia the most isolated
capital city in the world.
She’s
always loved to read and write and spent most of her teens scribbling
poetry and short stories on any scrap of paper she could get her
hands on. Over the years as daily life pressures got in the way she
lost the passion for it. After her son was born, she discovered
online books and her interest in writing was rekindled. It has been a
large part of her life ever since.
She
writes a little bit of everything but contemporary erotic romance is
her favourite genre. Check out the links below for details on her
other works.
You
can find out more about Ms. Kendall in the following places:
**CURVE
MY APPETITE**
Erotic
Contemporary Romance
Release
Date: March 15, 2013
Heat
Level: Sizzling
Word
Count: 9,000
**BLURB**
Sally
Austens’ sexual experience is limited and unsatisfactory at best.
Now, as she turns thirty, it looks like the relationship train has
missed her stop. When a friend tells her about 1Night Stand and
suggests it might just change her life, she’s skeptical but shoots
for the stars when asking for her perfect date. Go big or go home,
right?
Dean
Martorino lives in the public eye. Surrounded on a daily basis by
society’s idea of stunning beauty, he longs for a woman with curves
he can get lost in. At the suggestion of his long-time friend and
manager, Dean shares his secret with Madame Eve hoping she can find
him a match to fill his arms and satisfy his desires.
Can
Sally accept the beauty Dean sees in her long enough to curve his
appetite or will they both go home hungry?
Warning:
This title is intended for readers over the age of 18 as it contains
explicit sex scenes and/or situations and adult language, and may be
considered offensive to some readers.
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**EXCERPT**
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reading any further you are stating you are at least 18 years of age.
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you are under the age of 18, it is necessary for you to exit this
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For
the umpteenth time, Dean checked his phone. Still no text. He sighed
in frustration. Thirty minutes after they’d agreed to meet, and no
sign of his date.
His
misgivings about the 1Night Stand concept weren’t eased by the fact
she hadn’t arrived yet. He longed for something different, but
one-night stands were not his usual idea of fun. He preferred
long-term relationships. Jerry, his best friend had assured him
Madame Eve’s services were more love matches than sex.
He’d
laughed, at first, finding the whole idea ridiculous. He doubted even
the mystical Madame Eve could find his perfect woman. Jerry had
laughed, too, but then he got serious and asked, “What do you have
to lose?”
Dean’s
regular fitness regime kept him in shape and looking good for
thirty-five. The women he met were stick-thin, self-obsessed, and
semi-plastic, typical of the industry he worked in. Most of them were
pretty, and though he’d dated a few, they weren’t what he
fantasized about. No, in his dreams, the ladies all had natural and
much curvier figures.
Big,
curvy women had always fascinated him. Because he lived his life in
the public eye, he’d been reluctant to go after what he wanted. At
his age, though, with his career on the downhill slide, he realized
he didn’t care anymore. He’d had his time in the spotlight. He
wanted to settle down and have a family. Hence, he’d decided to
find someone who loved him, not his public persona. He’d
spent too long denying his true identity.
A
knock made his heart skip a beat. She’s here. After a quick
check in the mirror, he steeled himself and opened the door.
His
mouth went dry and all coherent thought fled. Even if he had the
words to express how she blew him away, he didn’t think he could
find his voice. He ogled the gorgeous, buxom brunette standing in the
doorway. His admiration cut short, as her face paled.
“You’re—”
She stopped talking mid-sentence, her eyes rolled back into her
skull.
Reacting
on instinct, he reached out and wrapped his hands around her waist,
trying to catch her before she hit the ground. However, instead of
stopping her from falling, he was pulled to the carpet, too, both of
them crashing in a heap.
Women
fainted around him all the time. It no longer freaked him out. It
was, however, the first time he’d fallen to the floor with one. Her
pulse thumped strongly under his fingers. Relief washed over him; she
was okay. The ridiculousness of it all hit him and a deep belly laugh
escaped his lips.
Even
with the less than successful start to his date, the feel of her in
his arms had parts of him standing to attention. His curiosity
dictated he find out more. Madame Eve had made an excellent choice.
She might have found the perfect woman after all.
**GIVEAWAY**
I
think that the premise of this story is pretty cute. Bigger ladies
need love too, right? I would venture to guess that most of us aren't
the drop dead gorgeous women genralyy featured in these steamy smutty
read of ours. So it is nice to see a more average female lead taking
the spotlight this time. What did you think? Do you like to see the
underdog get her man? Maybe you prefer the blonde knockouts because
it keeps the fantasy within the story alive. Whatever your opinion, I
would love to hear it. Your feedback is always welcome.
I
would like to thank Ms. Kendall for stopping in today to spend some
time with us. And, as always, a special thank you to all of the
wonderful followers who continue to grace this blog. I hope that you
all enjoyed getting to know a bit about Ms. Kendall and her book. As
a novella, this would be a good choice if you are looking to "sample"
Ms. Kendall's work without having to commit to a full length novel.
If your curiosity was piqued, please consider purchasing a copy of
this story for yourself to show support to this author.
Don't
forget to enter the giveaway before you leave for your chance at an
Amazon gift card. You have nothing to lose but a chance at winning. I
wish all who enter the best of luck. Have a wonderful day and I will
be seeing you soon. But until then ...
HAPPY
READING!!!
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Thanks for sharing the great excerpt and thanks for the giveaway. I am looking forward to reading this book.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by today Eva! Best of luck to you in the GIVEAWAY! Yay! I am so glad that you enjoyed your time here. :)
DeleteThank you for hosting my book
ReplyDeleteYou are more than welcome! I absolutely adore this series and was so glad to have a chance to share the book with everyone. Best of luck to you on the release!
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