Sensual, sassy,
sexy … three words to make your heart leap … three words that belong together
in erotic romance. Finding myself here on Leap Year’s Day is a privilege. It’s
not something that can happen for another four years! So I’ll try my best to
entertain you on this special day. If it’s the first time for four years that
you’re celebrating your birthday or anniversary on the actual date, then I send
extra warm wishes and congratulations.
I like to read
about heroines who fit the three ‘S’ words. Most of my own heroines, hopefully,
fit the bill too. Until recently, all my published stories were contemporary
though there’s a novella, Taming the Wild Man (Xcite Books) which is set in a
futuristic world. You could call in on my website later and check out the
extract. I’d love to know what you think, especially if you haven’t come across
my work before.
So how does my
latest heroine, a Victorian lady, whose story begins in the year 1900, measure
up to the three ‘S’ words? For starters, Adelaide
There are
certainly dark secrets, spicy scents and intense and disturbing emotions
rippling throughout Orchid Pink.
The following
extract comes from the latter part of the novel when Adelaide
Two young ladies disported themselves
beneath a willow tree in a breathtaking mosaic of legs, arms, breasts and
buttocks. We were both transfixed by the fine lines and sweetness of the
subjects and the fragile pastel shades of wild flowers dotting the lush grass.
The willow fronds seemed to sway in the breeze while the bold young ladies
frolicked.
The next picture was a pencil sketch
depicting a pretty girl seated beside a bath tub, one leg propped on its edge
as one hand stroked between her thighs. Her eyes were closed and her stance and
dreamy expression brought back memories, heightening my senses and quickening
my breath. I took another sip of the sweet, powerful liquid and felt the first
trail of desire, as muscular as whatever I was drinking. Ruth linked her arm in
mine and I became acutely conscious of her knuckles brushing my breast.
No one was more
surprised than me when I found myself writing a novel with a bi-sexual heroine.
She’s also my second heroine from a time gone by but Orchid Pink has beaten my
new novella as regards time of publication. What these two books have in common
is a sensual, sassy and sexy heroine though of course each is clothed to suit
her era. I enjoy writing about women who push boundaries and Adelaide Beauchamp
certainly does that.
It’s been great
to talk to you. I hope you’ll enjoy meeting every one of my heroines. I
couldn’t give Adelaide
*****
Demure Adelaide hides a passionate
nature beneath her elegant gowns. After hiring a delicious new maid, Daisy, she
can’t wait to initiate her into the delights of the orchid house. Though
resenting paternal pressure to marry businessman Thomas, Adelaide finds
excitement in his touch and his erotic whisperings. Yet, when he reveals his
sinister side, she seeks solace elsewhere. Christmas brings snowflakes, also a
vivid reminder of a heart-wrenching past. Intrigue and obsession rock this
Victorian household as Adelaide’s poignant search for love leads her into
storms. Will she ever bask in the sunshine?
Orchid Pink is available from Amazon
UK, Amazon
US and All
Romance eBooks, as well as other good eBook retailers.
*****
Toni Sands lives near the Black Mountains in Wales. Many of
her ideas arrive while she’s walking by the river or travelling by train and
she also finds inspiration when visiting London. This is where she enjoys
roaming galleries and gazing at colourful window displays. She drinks too much
coffee and often talks to strangers. Her erotic romances feature in collections
by Virgin Black Lace and Accent Xcite, both paperbacks and e-books. She writes
to entertain, sometimes finding, as in the case of her new heroine, a character
will pop into her head, demanding to have her story told. Toni enjoys
networking and belongs to the Romantic Novelists’ Association. She’d like to
keep on writing as long as her readers keep on reading.
Website: http://www.tonisands.co.uk
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tonisands
Sensual, sexy and sassy - just how I like 'em ;)
ReplyDeleteLike your style, Jorja. Thanks for letting me know.
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