Weekend Writing Warriors – Remembering Her Simon

Posted on June 15, 2014 by S.J. Maylee

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Welcome friends old and new. I’m glad you came. Today, I’m sharing from the second in my Love Projects series, TAKING COURAGE which released on Thursday! You can find all the details here, including my giveaway.

LAST WEEK: Janna’s nerves were on full display because she thought she’d forgotten to tell Simon something. Turns out, it was a pretty important something, especially in the BDSM scene. THIS WEEK: I’ve skipped a couple great parts including a hot part. Oops. Sorry. At this point, Janna has remembered what she forgot to tell him.

“Look at me, pet.”

He knew. She was a cheat, and he knew. Her push of courage had gotten her through the door, but it couldn’t keep her here, not any longer. It was time to face the consequences. She told herself to remember the Simon from the scene, her first ever scene. He would always be her first Dom. She would try not to remember the Dom that was about to dismiss her.

I so wish I could give Janna a hug at his point in the story. Next week, we’ll enter Simon’s POV, but you don’t have to wait. You can pick up your own copy of TAKING COURAGE and find out everything today. 🙂 Also, TAKING CHANCES, the first in the Love Projects series is currently on sale at Evernight Publishing for only 99 cents. If you haven’t gotten your copy yet, this is a great time to get your copy.

BLURB:

Janna’s ready to make over her life and get out from under the controlling thumb of her father. She doesn’t want another failed arranged marriage. She’s ready to do whatever it takes for the career she wants, enter the lifestyle she craves, and to earn the trust and love of the man that has captured her heart, but heartbreak and career hiccups seem to be her destiny.

Simon’s still recovering after his last submissive lied her way into his life. He’s not ready for Janna and how she pushes against his prejudices. He needs to decide if he’s willing to lose her or if he’ll fight for her love and submission.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND TAKING COURAGE:

Evernight Publishing | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

All Romance eBooks | BookStrand

Thank you so much for visiting me, it means a lot to me that you took the time to visit my little place on the web. Don’t forget to check out the other Weekend Warriors, the Snippet Sunday Facebook Group, and Saturday Spankings too.

Weekend Writing Warriors – Losing Courage

Posted on June 8, 2014 by S.J. Maylee

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Welcome friends old and new. I’m glad you came. Today, I’m sharing from the second in my Love Projects series, TAKING COURAGE which is releasing Thursday! Plus, my cover is below. 😀

LAST WEEK: Janna was looking for someone to escort her into Club Voyage. THIS WEEK: I’ve skipped several pages and some sweet exchanges between Janna and her escort. Janna’s definitely nervous. She’s been planning this night for a long time. Let’s see how she’s doing.

His eyebrows drew tight, and his gaze searched her expression. The cracks in her veneer were no doubt calling out like a warning to this Dom, and she had a lingering feeling she’d already forgotten to tell him something. All the practiced conversation starters jogged around in her head. She couldn’t remember what she’d forgotten. Her belly quivered in unease, and her breathing increased. A metallic taste filled her mouth. She sucked on her lower lip. She’d split it with her worry if she wasn’t careful.

Even those that are best prepared can mess things up. Poor Jenna. Sure hope she can find the courage to go after what she wants.

BLURB:

Janna’s ready to make over her life and get out from under the controlling thumb of her father. She doesn’t want another failed arranged marriage. She’s ready to do whatever it takes for the career she wants, enter the lifestyle she craves, and to earn the trust and love of the man that has captured her heart, but heartbreak and career hiccups seem to be her destiny.

Simon’s still recovering after his last submissive lied her way into his life. He’s not ready for Janna and how she pushes against his prejudices. He needs to decide if he’s willing to lose her or if he’ll fight for her love and submission.

Click here to see my inspiration for TAKING COURAGE on Pinterest.

Weekend Writing Warriors – The Perfect Escort

Posted on June 1, 2014 by S.J. Maylee

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Welcome friends old and new. I’m glad you came. Today, I’m sharing from the second in my Love Projects series, TAKING COURAGE.

LAST WEEK: Janna entered a BDSM club where she’s expected as a guest. She tried to pay attention to the security guard who was reviewing her paperwork when a man entered the club. Once he was identified as a club Master, her thoughts turned all mushy. THIS WEEK: I’ve skipped over a little bit including the note she received from the Mistress responsible for guests at the club. It explained her delay in meeting Janna. The guard speaks first. Enjoy!

“You’ll need to wait here for an escort, unless Master Simon has time to escort you tonight.”

She shoved the note into her purse before it shook and announced her nerves. Her heart stopped mid beat, and she bunched her toes inside her shoes. He was a Master. He’d be perfect. It’s okay if he says no. His wife or girlfriend could be waiting inside. A rejection from a stranger meant nothing. Nothing.

Somebody’s nervous. 😉 So, do you think Master Simon escorts her into the club?

BLURB:

Janna’s ready to make over her life and get out from under the controlling thumb of her father. She doesn’t want another failed arranged marriage. She’s ready to do whatever it takes for the career she wants, enter the lifestyle she craves, and to earn the trust and love of the man that has captured her heart, but heartbreak and career hiccups seem to be her destiny.

Simon’s still recovering after his last submissive lied her way into his life. He’s not ready for Janna and how she pushes against his prejudices. He needs to decide if he’s willing to lose her or if he’ll fight for her love and submission.

Click here to see my inspiration for TAKING COURAGE on Pinterest.

Weekend Writing Warriors – Love Projects 2!

Posted on May 25, 2014 by S.J. Maylee

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I’m back! I’ve so missed being a part of the WeWriWa ritual and I’m excited to be back. I did use my time wisely though and am happy to report I have TWO books coming soon.

Today, I’m sharing from the 2nd in my Love Projects series which is releasing very soon. Here’s the basics: When Janna’s new life threatens to break apart, she must decide if it’s best to run home or to stay and battle for the career and man she doesn’t want to live without.

Janna’s story starts as she enters a BDSM club as a guest. She’s trying to pay attention to the security guard reviewing her paperwork when a man enters the club. Once he’s identified as a club Master, Janna’s brain turns mushy. 😉 In this 8 you’ll see why. Enjoy!

The man stopped next to her, and her ability to play cool faltered. A Master. She took a deep breath and drank him in, starting with his dark boots of luscious black leather. Her gaze took the scenic route along his legs, drank in his firm body, to his broad chest encased in a casual black shirt.

“Can I see your ID?”

She continued her perusal of the Master and found the hard angle of his jaw and stopped at his striking green eyes, which were set directly on her. She couldn’t move. With his look alone, he commanded her attention.

Something tells me Janna has no idea she’s be asked a question. Lol. So, do you think she gets into the club?

Wicked Nights Giveaway Hop with all things S.J. Maylee

Posted on May 14, 2014 by S.J. Maylee

Welcome to the Wicked Nights giveaway hop hosted by Herding Cats & Burning Soup.

Wicked Nights. Oh, yeah. We LOVE those naughty…steamy… oh-so-wicked reads. Check out all of our favorite scorching hot books, heroes and heroines. There will be naughty giveaways at every stop so be sure to check them all out! And don’t forget to enter the Grand Prize Giveaway for an Amazon Gift Card!

I’m celebrating both of my current releases and the next two that are Coming Soon. They’re a sure fire way to steam up your nights and make them all kinds of wicked.

Taking Chances is the first in my Love Projects series and stars Jake and Lydia. She’s the quiet type with the naughty imagination. This pair may meet at work, but their first night together sparks all kinds of untapped passion.

One night during their story, Jake and Lydia find each other outside. You’ll need to read their story to find out how kinky they get and if they have any privacy.

Review from BDSM Book Review: Story Rating: 5 out of 5 paddles & Sting Factor (kink): 5 out of 5

Review from Romancing the Book: “The chemistry between Jake and Lydia is blistering. The sex scenes were scorching.”

Untangle Me is my second release and this story plays with temptation from an older and more experienced man. Rob and Ivy’s story seems like it will be simple at first, but then it gets all tangled. One thing remains true. This is a couple that likes it naughty.

One night during their story, Rob and Ivy meet in the middle of a crowded club. The music beats their passion to a new level. You’ll need to read their story to find out if they let go or if they hang tight to their tangled lives.

LASR “If you’re looking for a quick, enjoyable, sexy read, then Untangle Me by SJ Maylee is your book.”

All of my stories are stand alone, but they occur in the same world. You never know when you’ll see a familiar character again or when a side character will star in their own story.

The second in my Love Projects series will release in the next few weeks and stars Simon (Jake’s best friend and a side character in Taking Chances). Not too long after that, Unravel Me will release in a new Evernight Publishing anthology and will star Colin (a side character from Simon’s book).

Where to find S.J. Maylee books:

Evernight Publishing | Amazon | Smashwords | Barnes & Noble | ARe

It’s a great time to pick up my books at ARe.
They’re giving a 25% Rebate on all Evernight books during the whole month of May.

SJ’s Giveaway

I’m giving away TWO $5 Amazon gift cards (International) AND one mini swag pack (US only).

To enter my giveaway simply answer this question and click on the rafflecopter link:

What would you do for your perfect Wicked Night?

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Grand Prize Giveaway

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Now, to keep on hopping, visit this page: http://theherdhops.blogspot.com/p/may.html

Mid Week Tease – Over the Edge

Posted on April 30, 2014 by S.J. Maylee

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Welcome to hump day my friends. Thank you to the amazing Sandra Bunino for giving me something to look forward to.

I’m taking a step back in time and sharing from my debut release, Taking Chances. The hero, Jake Reed is currently up for your consideration in Evernight’s Book Boyfriend blog hop.

I’m sharing a snippet from Jake’s point of view near the beginning of their story. Lydia has him all worked up and after some ribbing from his buddies, he’s taking matters into his own hands. 😉 Enjoy.

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Jake mumbled all the way to the shower about why he put up with his buddies. Once he got undressed and in the shower his mind wandered to the woman waiting for him downstairs. The cold water pounding his back didn’t help his now throbbing cock. He stroked himself a few times and knew instantly he would need to finish himself off if he hoped to calm his nerves.

Turning the water to scalding he tugged on his cock in quick strokes. His fingers slipped over the slick head and back to the base. He imagined Lydia on her back before him, waiting patiently for his command. His cock thickened in his hand. She would stare into his eyes with intensity similar to what he’d seen today. A tug on his sack threw him right over the edge. He continued to stroke himself and wondered what her moans would sound like. Would they be throaty and low or high and squealing?

BLURB:

Lydia’s father walked away from her when she was eight. She’s struggled to not let him affect her, but fears she wasn’t loveable enough to make him stay. Jake wants to love one woman, but after scaring the last woman he met outside of the club, he doubts he has the right. She protects her heart by sticking with her fantasies, and he lives by a set of rules that excludes women who choose a vanilla lifestyle.

The two will be kept in a conference room working together until their special project is complete. If Lydia and Jake hold tight to their bland lives, they’ll always yearn for love that is out of reach. But together they can find common ground, passion, and a reason to take chances. Once they discover the grand possibilities of the love they desire, they find themselves in the very place they tried never to be again, facing unguaranteed love.

BUY LINKS:

Evernight | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

BookStrand | All Romance Ebooks | Kobo | iTunes

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Thank you so much for visiting me, it means a lot that you took the time to visit my little place on the web. Be sure to check out all the Mid Week Teasers:

1. Sandra Bunino	2. S. J. Maylee	3. London’s Scribbles
4. Casey Moss	5. Siobhan Muir	6. Doris O’Connor
7. Nicola Cameron Writes	8. elodie parkes erotic romance	9. Raven McAllan
10. Kristin Elyon

Mid Week Tease – Her Fascinating Imagination

Posted on January 22, 2014 by S.J. Maylee

Mid Week Tease is back with a hot new look. I love it! Since I’ve been sharing bits of Untangle Me on Sundays. I think I’ll share something from TAKING CHANCES today. It’s been a long time since I shared from this erotic romp.

This snippet is from the first chapter and follows after my last Mid Week Tease from TAKING CHANCES. Lydia has just been picked by Jake for a new project. She’s entered the room where they’ll be working. While she waits for him, she tries calming her nerves. Enjoy.

The ravine behind the building fascinated her. She took a moment to appreciate the sprawling landscape, the varying shades of green, plants and mosses covering most of the ground. Everything was coming back to life after a long winter. Several trees lined each side of the ravine, and one had fallen across the middle. An eagle soared across the sky, the hypnotic flap of the wings filling her with strength and serenity. The peaceful view slowed her raging thoughts and brought quiet peace to her senses.

Finally. She wanted to laugh for getting carried away to her dream land earlier. Naughty fantasies didn’t belong in the middle of the work day.

Jake.

Her fingers grazed the cool surface of the window, and her imagination thrust her into her earlier fantasy.

Oh boy. Jake’s not even in the room yet, lol. If you want to know what happens next. I’ve posted the whole first chapter of TAKING CHANCES over at D. Renee Bagby’s.

Click here to add TAKING CHANCES to your Goodreads TBR list

5 Star Review: “Taking Chances, is a must read for anyone who wants a great story, well written, smoking hot smexy scenes and an oh so hot hero.”

5 Star Review: ”Taking Chances is SJ Maylee’s debut novel and she does an excellent job of creating interesting characters searching for connection while providing enough kink and spice to heat things up.”

5 Star Review: “it’s well written, there’s no slw moments and it’s packed full of hot sexual tension”

BLURB:

Lydia’s father walked away from her when she was eight. She’s struggled to not let him affect her, but fears she wasn’t loveable enough to make him stay. Jake wants to love one woman, but after scaring the last woman he met outside of the club, he doubts he has the right. She protects her heart by sticking with her fantasies, and he lives by a set of rules that excludes women who choose a vanilla lifestyle.

The two will be kept in a conference room working together until their special project is complete. If Lydia and Jake hold tight to their bland lives, they’ll always yearn for love that is out of reach. But together they can find common ground, passion, and a reason to take chances. Once they discover the grand possibilities of the love they desire, they find themselves in the very place they tried never to be again, facing unguaranteed love.

BUY LINKS:

Evernight | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

BookStrand | All Romance Ebooks | Kobo | iTunes

Thank you so much for visiting me, it means a lot to me that you took the time to visit my little place on the web. To kick off the 2014 version of Mid Week Tease, Sandra Bunino is going to randomly choose one commenter to win a $10 Amazon gift certificate! So, be sure to check out all the Mid Week Teasers:

1. Sandra Bunino	2. Evie Knight	3. Doris O’Connor
4. Nicola Cameron Writes	5. Carlene Love Flores	6. London’s Scribbles
7. Casey Moss	8. Raven McAllan	9. Kiru Taye (Passion Shields Series)
10. Jenny Lyn	11. S. J. Maylee	12. Jessica Jayne
13. Elodie Parkes erotic romance	14. Siobhan Muir

Weekend Writing Warriors – One Last Question

Posted on November 24, 2013 by S.J. Maylee

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Welcome friends old and new. I’m glad you came. Today, I’m sharing one more snippet from my debut, TAKING CHANCES.

In Previous Weeks: Jake and Lydia entered the room where they’ll be working together. They’ve shared several heated moments. LAST WEEK: The work day is over and they’ve made their way to Lydia’s place for, well, it was supposed to be dinner. Fears and instincts were pushed aside along with confining things like clothes. 😉 THIS WEEK: I only skipped a couple sentences.

He still stood several steps back. The need to run to her clawed at him. Normally he was a pretty patient person, but at this moment he wanted to scream with need. He forced his legs to take slow strides. The effort aided him in reining in his longing. He took one last step forward and pressed his body along hers.

“Lydia,” he growled. “How are you feeling?”

I’m guessing Lydia’s ready for whatever Jake has planned. <~ You can <tweet that> if you want. This might be my last WeWriWa post for TAKING CHANCES. So if you want to find out what happens next, find those buy links below and find out today. 🙂

Click here to add TAKING CHANCES to your Goodreads TBR list

5 Star Review: “Taking Chances, is a must read for anyone who wants a great story, well written, smoking hot smexy scenes and an oh so hot hero.”

5 Star Review: “it’s well written, there’s no slw moments and it’s packed full of hot sexual tension”

BLURB:

Lydia’s father walked away from her when she was eight. She’s struggled to not let him affect her, but fears she wasn’t loveable enough to make him stay. Jake wants to love one woman, but after scaring the last woman he met outside of the club, he doubts he has the right. She protects her heart by sticking with her fantasies, and he lives by a set of rules that excludes women who choose a vanilla lifestyle.

The two will be kept in a conference room working together until their special project is complete. If Lydia and Jake hold tight to their bland lives, they’ll always yearn for love that is out of reach. But together they can find common ground, passion, and a reason to take chances. Once they discover the grand possibilities of the love they desire, they find themselves in the very place they tried never to be again, facing unguaranteed love.

BUY LINKS:

Evernight | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

BookStrand | All Romance Ebooks | Kobo | iTunes

Weekend Writing Warriors – Confining Things

Posted on November 17, 2013 by S.J. Maylee

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Welcome friends old and new. I’m glad you came. Today, I’m sharing from my debut, TAKING CHANCES.

In Previous Weeks: Jake and Lydia entered the room where they’ll be working together. They’ve shared a few heated moments. LAST WEEK: Fears and instincts were pushed aside. THIS WEEK: I’ve skipped a whole bunch. Such good stuff I’ve skipped. Sorry about that, but I’ve gotten them out of work and they’ve made their way to Lydia’s apartment. They both have one thing on their mind. Let’s see if you can figure out what that is. This snippet is in Jake’s POV.

She reached behind to grab hold of the bra clasp and released its hold. The sight of her arms pulled behind her back took him by surprise. He knew it was coming, but was fully unprepared for the reality. Her thriving body would be exquisite in restraints. He wondered if she had ever had the pleasure.

The groan that escaped his lips was part in yearning for her and part in horror at the thought of another touching what he wanted as his. He locked away thoughts that pulled him from what was right in front of him.

He busied his hands with the buttons on his shirt and tossed the confining thing.

Lydia and Jake are both getting ready for … <~ You can <tweet that> if you want. Come back next week and find out more OR find those buy links below and find out today. 🙂

Click here to add TAKING CHANCES to your Goodreads TBR list

5 Star Review: “Taking Chances, is a must read for anyone who wants a great story, well written, smoking hot smexy scenes and an oh so hot hero.”

5 Star Review: “it’s well written, there’s no slw moments and it’s packed full of hot sexual tension”

BLURB:

Lydia’s father walked away from her when she was eight. She’s struggled to not let him affect her, but fears she wasn’t loveable enough to make him stay. Jake wants to love one woman, but after scaring the last woman he met outside of the club, he doubts he has the right. She protects her heart by sticking with her fantasies, and he lives by a set of rules that excludes women who choose a vanilla lifestyle.

The two will be kept in a conference room working together until their special project is complete. If Lydia and Jake hold tight to their bland lives, they’ll always yearn for love that is out of reach. But together they can find common ground, passion, and a reason to take chances. Once they discover the grand possibilities of the love they desire, they find themselves in the very place they tried never to be again, facing unguaranteed love.

BUY LINKS:

Evernight | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

BookStrand | All Romance Ebooks | Kobo | iTunes

Weekend Writing Warriors – Promises, Promises

Posted on November 10, 2013 by S.J. Maylee

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Welcome friends old and new. I’m glad you came. Today, I’m sharing from my debut, TAKING CHANCES.

In Previous Weeks: Jake and Lydia entered the room where they’ll be working together. They’ve shared a few heated moments. LAST WEEK: Fears and instincts were messing with Jake’s hands off plan. THIS WEEK: I’ve skipped a bit again. Jake’s decided to push Lydia a little and see how she reacts. Jake cornered her with a question and Lydia has acquiesced, but let’s see what else happens.

She searched his expression. It seemed to be saying more. She bit her lower lip and held her breath in an attempt to hold onto the shared moment. “Is there anything else, Jake?”

And there it was again, his eyes darkening into deep erotic pools of promise. She wanted to watch him for the rest of eternity. Heat rolled off his body, seeped into her, and pulled her closer. His hand, still under her chin, snaked around to cup her nape locking her in place.

Lydia’s ready and waiting <~ You can <tweet that> if you want. Come back next week and find out more OR find those buy links below and find out today. 🙂

Evernight Publishing is holding their first ever Readers’ Choice awards! Nominations are currently being collected. Please consider nominating me or any of your favorite Evernight authors today. Click the graph to see their post on the event.

Click here to add TAKING CHANCES to your Goodreads TBR list

5 Star Review: “Taking Chances, is a must read for anyone who wants a great story, well written, smoking hot smexy scenes and an oh so hot hero.”

5 Star Review: “it’s well written, there’s no slw moments and it’s packed full of hot sexual tension”

BLURB:

Lydia’s father walked away from her when she was eight. She’s struggled to not let him affect her, but fears she wasn’t loveable enough to make him stay. Jake wants to love one woman, but after scaring the last woman he met outside of the club, he doubts he has the right. She protects her heart by sticking with her fantasies, and he lives by a set of rules that excludes women who choose a vanilla lifestyle.

The two will be kept in a conference room working together until their special project is complete. If Lydia and Jake hold tight to their bland lives, they’ll always yearn for love that is out of reach. But together they can find common ground, passion, and a reason to take chances. Once they discover the grand possibilities of the love they desire, they find themselves in the very place they tried never to be again, facing unguaranteed love.

BUY LINKS:

Evernight | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

BookStrand | All Romance Ebooks | Kobo | iTunes