Top Pick News, Giveaways, Parties, and Anticipating Great Things! #FREE #giveaway #romance

Posted on February 9, 2017 by S.J. Maylee

I hope this winter has been kind to you. The snow has come and gone here many times. It’s currently covering our grass. It’s just enough to keep our ski hills open, just the way I like it. ❤

Below you’ll find information on a Giveaway, Facebook Party, Top Pick Reviews, a Sale, and a Book Fair!

GIVEAWAY

There’s one more day to enter Anne Lange’s 2017 Year of Romance. The jackpot includes a Kindle Fire, all of the ebooks you see below (29 books!), as well as a necklace and set of wine glass charms made by the talented Nicole Laverdure.

Click the pic to see the rafflecopter and enter TODAY!

PARTY!

Start your V-Day early and join Evernight authors for our Valentine’s Day Soirée! Author chats, contests, and giveaways will happen all day long.

My time slot will be from Noon-12:30 Eastern. Come have your lunch with me!

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Click the pic to see the party on Facebook.

TOP PICK REVIEWS!

THREE of my books have recently been given TOP PICK in their reviews at Night Owl Reviews. 😀 They include my very first release, TAKING CHANCES, my second release, UNTANGLE ME, and my FREE read, DESIRE PROTECTED. I’m over the moon happy that my books have been enjoyed. ❤ ❤ ❤ You can find more information about all my releases by clicking on the covers on my books page.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND BOOKS BY S.J. MAYLEE:

Evernight Publishing | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

BookStrand | Smashwords | iTunes

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“In the end we get a wonderful story.”

“S.J. Maylee writes purely entertaining books that I absolutely love reading.”

“Despite the length of this novella, the story is still rich and full of suspense, drama, and holy hotness Batman!”

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SALE!

***SAVE 15%***

Save 15% on your ENTIRE ORDER at evernightpublishing.com from now through 2/19. Coupon code: LOVE2017

You can find all my books at Evernight here.

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BOOK FAIR

I’ll be at the Great Lakes Book Bash this fall. Below you’ll find information about tickets and attending authors. Would LOVE to see you there. ❤

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#Free tickets for Saturday are almost gone! If you haven’t snagged your tickets yet, here are all your options…

Friday 10/27/17 – FREE tickets still available
Saturday 10/28/17 – 8 Free tickets available

TWO DAY SIGNING TICKETS – $15.00
ROCK STAR PASS (VIP Ticket) – $20.00

If you are traveling from outside the area and are looking for hotel accommodations, you are welcome to stay on site at the Radisson. When you call to make your reservation, please make sure you tell them you are there with GLBB and you will receive our group rate for your room.

Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-lakes-book-bash-2017-tickets-19157619957#tickets
Hotel: 269/343.3333

Below is the most up-to-date list of attending authors.

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Mid Week Tease! “Quiet, little Lydia?” from Taking Chances, Love Projects 1 #BDSM

Posted on January 18, 2017 by S.J. Maylee

Happy Hump Day!

I want to give a shout out to the amazing Angelica Dawson for keeping this group going each week.

❤

I’m working on the 4th book in my Love Projects Series. I’ve been looking forward to writing this one for a long time. The hero has been mentioned in every Evernight book I’ve written. I’ve got a HUGE crush on this guy. HUGE! ❤

So, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the scenes he’s been in before I start teasing you from the WIP.

In this scene, Jake is reeling from Keller’s match-making. Skills Keller refuses to acknowledge. Jake’s buddy Simon is having a little too much fun with this news. The three of them are in Keller’s office.

“What did I do?” Keller threw his hands in the air, but the smirk on his face gave him away.

“Shit, I’m sorry, Jake.” Simon turned his attention back to Keller. “Who did you select for our boy here?”

“You stay out of this. I thought we stood together on standing alone.” Jake said.

“Sorry, I got caught in the action. Now, don’t leave me hangin’. Who is it?”

“Gees, it’s Lydia, okay? And you know what?” Jake turned his attention to Keller and pointed to Simon. “Do me a favor. Pick on him next.”

“I keep telling you, I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Keller shook his head.

“Quiet, little Lydia?” Simon said.

Keller stepped in front of Jake, stopping him from advancing on Simon. Simon scurried out of his chair, smartly putting good distance between him and the caged beast Jake had no desire to contain.

“I’ve got towels set out for you.” Keller pointed to the bathroom. “Go on, take a cold shower and calm yourself. I’ll have Anne order you two some lunch.”

“Thanks, Keller, I want to strangle you, but thanks.”

“Hey, don’t mention it. Just remember to invite me to the collaring ceremony.”

Book Description:

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 deserves 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. Together they 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 loved.

Be Warned: spanking, BDSM, public exhibition

Where to find TAKING CHANCES

Amazon | Evernight | Barnes & Noble
BookStrand | Kobo
iTunes | Smashwords

Love Projects (Book 1 & 2) in Paperback
Amazon | CreateSpace | Barnes & Noble

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Mid Week Tease! “lock yourselves in a room, and get it done” from Taking Chances, Love Projects 1 #BDSM

Posted on January 11, 2017 by S.J. Maylee

Happy Hump Day!

I’m back! Did you miss me?

I want to give a shout out to the amazing Angelica Dawson for keeping this group going each week.

❤

I’m back to working on the 4th book in my Love Projects Series. I’ve been looking forward to writing this one for a long time. The hero has been mentioned in every Evernight book I’ve written. I’ve got a HUGE crush on this guy. HUGE! ❤

So, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the scenes he’s been in before I start teasing you from the WIP.

Here’s a bit from the opening scene in Taking Chances, Love Projects Book 1.

“I’d like you to head the team on this.” Keller inclined his head toward Jake. “Pick one of the technical writers from this table, lock yourselves in a room, and get it done. I want a report tomorrow, my office, ten o’clock.” He stomped from the room and took another opportunity to sneer at each of them.

The room, without Keller’s presence, grew eerily quiet.

All attention turned to Jake. He towered over them as they waited for the chosen partner to be selected. Whispers bubbled up around her.

A door slammed down the hall, probably Keller letting off some steam. She didn’t want to think about Keller. She desperately wanted to fill her mind with one idea, that she could be the technical writer Jake chose. He could choose her.

She blocked out her surroundings, peeled back her protective layer and allowed herself to feel. She bit her lower lip and sucked it into her mouth. She could be locked in a room with Jake. Her mouth dried, and her heart pounded. She took another look at Jake and drank in his dark features and the muscles she imagined hidden under his blue collared shirt. A fantasy, starring the infamous Jake, filled her imagination.

Book Description:

Be Warned: spanking, BDSM, public exhibition

Where to find TAKING CHANCES

Amazon | Evernight | Barnes & Noble
BookStrand | Kobo
iTunes | Smashwords

Love Projects (Book 1 & 2) in Paperback
Amazon | CreateSpace | Barnes & Noble

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:

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Readers’ Choice Awards, a Sale, and Fabulous Reviews #giveaway #happynews

Posted on November 20, 2016 by S.J. Maylee

It’s been a crazy busy fall. So, when it snowed here on Saturday, I was in complete denial that winter is indeed coming. I hope you’re not as in shock as I am. ❤

Here’s something else that shocked me. You, my wonderful readers have nominated me in TWO categories in this year’s Evernight Readers’ Choice Awards.

Thank You!

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Voting is now open in the final round and ends on November 30th. Each voter will be entered to win a $50 gift card!

You’ll find me in the following categories. I’d love your vote!

Best Evernight series – Assassins & Sweethearts by SJ Maylee

Best in Category: BDSM – Unexpected Destiny by SJ Maylee

>> Click here to cast your vote! <<

This coming Friday, my self-published title, Common Grounds, will be on sale at All Romance eBooks. 25% off!

reviewertoppick2 I’ve had several new reviews come in lately. My very first release, Taking Chances, has received a 5-star TOP PICK at Night Owl Reviews. 😀 Squee!! I don’t have to tell you how much I love this story. It’s the first couple that took hold of my imagination and didn’t let go until I had it just right. I simply love it when others enjoy it as well.

“Lydia calls him Sir and the heat is on!”

“we get a wonderful story”

“I really like the fact I’m in on the first book of the series and I have the others to look forward to.” <- That’s right and I am working on Keller’s book now. Swoon!

Desire Unexpected, the newest release in my Assassins and Sweethearts Series has a couple new reviews too! 😀 One of the readers also confirmed Desire Unexpected does read as a stand alone. <- All my stories do actually. So, start there if you want and I hope you’ll be convinced, as she has been, to read the other’s in the series too. ❤

“This was a fun, entertaining, and easy read and I plan to go back and purchase the books in this series that I do not have.”

“Great writing, mystery woven in very well and a romance that leaves a reader sighing with happiness.”

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Mid Week Tease! “Lock yourselves in a room, and get it done.” Taking Chances, Love Projects Series #BDSM

Posted on June 29, 2016 by S.J. Maylee

Happy Hump Day!

Big THANK YOU to Angelica Dawson for keeping us going each week.

❤

Since, this month is the third anniversary of my first accept, I’ve been sharing from my debut, Taking Chances, Love Projects 1.

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This scene is from the opening pages. Keller is about to hand Jake the golden opportunity to get to know Lydia. Let’s see if she likes that idea.

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Enjoy!

“I’d like you to head the team on this.” Keller inclined his head toward Jake. “Pick one of the technical writers from this table, lock yourselves in a room, and get it done. I want a report tomorrow, my office, ten o’clock.” He stomped from the room and took another opportunity to sneer at each of them.

The room, without Keller’s presence, grew eerily quiet.

All attention turned to Jake. He towered over them as they waited for the chosen partner to be selected. Whispers bubbled up around her.

A door slammed down the hall, probably Keller letting off some steam. She didn’t want to think about Keller. She desperately wanted to fill her mind with one idea, that she could be the technical writer Jake chose. He could choose her.

Blurb:

Be Warned: spanking, BDSM, public exhibition

Where you can get your copy:

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Mid Week Tease! “You shouldn’t regret anything” Taking Chances, Love Projects Series #BDSM

Posted on June 22, 2016 by S.J. Maylee

Happy Hump Day!

Big THANK YOU to Angelica Dawson for keeping us going each week.

❤

Three years ago on June 20th, I received my first accept. Aw! Taking Chances, Love Projects 1 will have its THIRD birthday this August.

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In this scene, Jake is returning to work after taking a cold shower. Working with Lydia is playing havoc on his control.

Now, it’s time for lunch. Keller, ever the match maker, has selected a finger licking kind of lunch. Got to LOVE Keller.

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Enjoy!

The cold shower did its magic, clearing his mind of heated thoughts. He’d stepped comfortably back into his prison of rules and the conference room. The numbing effects were nullified at the sight of Lydia licking her fingers.

Barbecue.

Keller was trying to kill him.

Her tongue escaped her mouth to smother her finger in quick caresses. Wet fingers could do a lot of naughty things, and his mind wanted to think of them all. They had a lot of work to do this afternoon, and his thoughts needed to stay on the task in front of them. Why did she have to keep licking her fingers like that? He’d never been so envious of a finger. He crept closer to her and her wicked tongue.

“I’m thankful this food is so tasty,” she said while staring at a fork full of coleslaw. “I’m not able to muster up any regret for the calories.”

“You shouldn’t regret anything, especially calories.” It should be considered a crime for a woman with curves like hers to watch what she ate. The corner of her mouth caught his attention. A smudge of barbeque sauce flirted with the edge of her lip.

“Ha, easy for you to say.” She looked up at him. “What is it? What are you looking at? Do I have something on my face?”

Before he could stop himself, he sat beside her, and his inquisitive finger reached out and rubbed the corner of her mouth. His finger hovered between them, an inch from her mouth. She licked her lips, and seconds ticked by. Nothing in the room captured his attention but her devilish mouth. Her tongue reached out and licked his finger.

Blurb:

Be Warned: spanking, BDSM, public exhibition

Where you can get your copy:

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Mid Week Tease! “Sometimes I get lost in the view.” Taking Chances, Love Projects Series #BDSM

Posted on June 8, 2016 by S.J. Maylee

Happy Hump Day!

Big THANK YOU to Angelica Dawson for keeping us going every week.

❤

Three years ago this month, I received my first accept. Aw! Taking Chances, Love Projects 1 will have its THIRD birthday this August.

❤

This scene finds Lydia waiting for Jake. He’s the man she’s been dreaming about for weeks and he’s the one she’s just been assigned to work with one on one. Let’s see if looking out the window helps her calm her nerves.

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Enjoy!

She tried to clear her mind. The ravine needed to do its job. She welcomed the green flowing trees and their engaging peace. No matter how hard she tried, her mind leapt to her fantasy. She imagined her body rocking against Jake in a steady rhythm matching the sway of the trees.

A strong wind tore through the ravine and forced the trees to move. The unavoidable movement shook her from her comfort zone. Lydia was rocked by the unexpected change the sight ignited in her fantasy. The intensity changed, and she had a hard time calming her breathing.

A warm hand pressed into her back shaking her from her heated dream.

“Lydia, are you okay?”

She turned. Jake stood next to her, concern stretched across his chiseled face. Knowing she put the expression on his face added to her heat.

“I’m sorry, lost in my thoughts.” She rushed to reassure him. “I like looking out over the ravine.” Although, it no longer had the same appeal. “Sometimes I get lost in the view.”

Blurb:

Be Warned: spanking, BDSM, public exhibition

Where you can get your copy:

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Mid Week Tease! “Hot and damp.” Taking Chances, Love Projects Series

Posted on June 1, 2016 by S.J. Maylee

Happy Hump Day!

Big THANK YOU to Angelica Dawson for keeping us going every week.

❤

Three years ago this month, I received my first accept. Aw! Taking Chances, Love Projects 1 will have its THIRD birthday this August.

❤

This scene finds Jake and Lydia adjusting after their first night together. They’ve just talked through a couple of things and now they need to get back to work.

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Enjoy!

His gaze drilled into hers, not letting her escape.

“Okay.”

“Okay?” His posture remained controlled, but the smirk couldn’t be missed.

She added her own version of the devilish grin, which ignited another blush before she even spoke. “Okay, Sir.”

“Trouble.” He stalked toward her and ruthlessly swept his hand under the hem of her skirt to press firmly along her panties. His lips pressed to her ear. “Hot and damp.”

The palm of his hand pressed on her clit, and he bent his knuckles, sending the tips of his fingers past the edge of her panties to drag along her slit.

“Be careful what you say to me, sweetheart, or you’ll shatter my control.” With one last drag of his fingers, he pulled away and walked from the room.

Blurb:

Be Warned: spanking, BDSM, public exhibition

Where you can get your copy:

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My Sexy Saturday -Look At Me- A snippet from Taking Chances, Love Projects 1

Posted on January 16, 2016 by S.J. Maylee

Hello! Welcome back to My Sexy Saturday.

Soon I’ll be writing the 4th book in my Love Projects Series. Let’s take a look where it all started. Taking Chances, Love Projects 1.

These 7 sexy paragraphs take place in Jake’s office. Let’s see if he can improve Lydia’s mood.

❤ Enjoy!

“Look at me, Lydia.”

He pushed her. “Why?” She shifted her gaze and hit him with her direct stare.

“Thank you. I needed to see your eyes.” He reached out and swiped a lock of hair from her face. He tucked the strand behind her ear, and let his finger drag down her face to her shoulder. All the while his gaze captured hers, not letting go. “How are you this morning?”

“I’m okay.”

“Okay? Hmm, maybe I should do something to improve your mood? What would you say to that?”

“Here?” she gasped and quickly turned to look out the door.

He grabbed hold of her shoulders, lifting her slightly off the floor.

“Yes, here.” He brought their bodies together, claimed her lips and swept his tongue through her mouth, awakening her sexual hunger.

Blurb:

Be Warned: spanking, BDSM, public exhibition

Love Projects (Book 1 & 2) in Paperback
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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 memes, including Saturday Spankings, Weekend Warriors, and the Snippet Sunday Facebook Group.

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My Sexy Saturday -A Helpful Push from a Stranger- A snippet from Taking Chances, Love Projects 1

Posted on November 7, 2015 by S.J. Maylee

Hello! Welcome back to My Sexy Saturday.

Today, I’m sharing from Taking Chances, Love Projects 1.

These 7 sexy paragraphs take place after Lydia and Jake have worked closely together all day and are now heading out for something to eat. Let’s find out if Lydia takes a chance and makes a move.

❤ Enjoy!

She silently willed the train to jerk them around, like it usually did, and force their bodies to meet. He stood behind her. One step back was all it would take, and she could blame the train. Her free hand longed to hold onto his powerful thigh. The urge to lean into him pulled at her courage.

The train came to her stop, and her chance to touch him evaporated. The disappointment ran deep and sour. How would he know she was open to his advances if she couldn’t even touch him? Usually her shyness was a badge of honor she kept close and tight. She held a lot of pride in her cold exterior. Tonight, she knew she would live to regret it if she passed on this chance.

They walked out of the train, across the platform, and down the dingy steps. Plans for a quick trip and tumble into his arms swirled around in her mind. The turnstile out of the depot kept getting closer. She needed to make her move.

“Sorry,” someone shouted. A bump along her right shoulder started it all.

In a swirl of arms and legs, she stumbled. Momentum kept her moving. Jake’s fingers found their way to squeeze around her forearm as she tripped past him towards the wall of the exit ramp. Her back landed with a thud against the wall, and his body followed.

“Oh, sorry, I was pushed from behind. Did you see that guy?” She didn’t even pretend to look for the helpful stranger. Her sight stayed locked on the man pressing against her body.

“No, I was too worried about stopping you from falling. Are you okay?”

His body pressed hers deliciously to the wall. The arm pinned above her drove her desire higher. All noise around them fell away. Her heart accelerated at a fascinating pace.

She was lost.

Blurb:

Be Warned: spanking, BDSM, public exhibition

Love Projects (Book 1 & 2) in Paperback
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