Nothing like Release day to chase the Monday blues away, is there? I'm so excited that Sven and Sylvia are getting their chance to shine. This was the first novel I ever wrote and completed, and the one that got me completely hooked on this writing malarkey.
My hero Sven is the very first hero who ever sat on my shoulder and insisted I told the story his way. You see, the very first draft of this was written the way I thought I ought to write. It wasn't awful, but it certainly wasn't publishable as the number of rejections I received will testify to.
So, I shelved it for a while and wrote other things, but Sven kept niggling at me, until I sat down and opened a new word document and rewrote the story the way he told me. There were many arguments along the way, each and everyone of which he won, of course, and my previously titled What are the odds, became Scandinavian Scandal and an erotic romance. It found a home with the now defunct Noble Romance, and my elation soon turned to despair.
I shan't bore you with the details, suffice to say I was biding my time until I could get my rights back, and when that publisher finally closed its doors, I did the snoopy dance.
I had my baby back!
Now, those of you who are writers will understand this, but it was a bit of a shock, re-reading a ms I'd written two years ago. My writing style had changed a lot in that time, so another re-write was on the cards. Once subbed, yet more changes happened with the help of my awesome editor Karyn, and I finally feel that I have done Sven and Sylvia's story justice.
To celebrate the release I'm giving away a $10 Evernight Publishing GC. All you have to do is leave me a comment.
*grins*
I give you The Housewife and the Film Star...
When international movie star Sven Larsson meets young widowed mom of three, Sylvia, the sexual chemistry between them is instant and explosive—and plastered all over the papers. Sven needs to repair his damaged reputation. The last thing he needs is another scandal, but the Dom in him can't resist the challenge Sylvia represents.
Having survived an abusive marriage, Sylvia is not looking for another relationship, let alone a kinky one with a man of Sven's reputation. Her submissive side can't help but be drawn to him, especially once she gets to know the man behind the public image. She can't help but fall in love with the private, broken Sven—even if he doesn't do love.
With the paparazzi breathing down their necks at every turn, and past demons raising their ugly heads, will they ever be able to find happiness?
Be Warned: BDSM, anal sex, sex toys, spanking
And here is an exclusive excerpt:
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"No peeking now." Sven's low voice in her ear, one arm ‘round
her waist, was the strongest aphrodisiac ever. Sylvia was sure she would simply
dissolve into a puddle of drool were he not holding her up. The cool night air
skittered across her heated skin, and the gentle sounds of lapping water made
her wonder where they were.
Her heart leapt in her throat, not from fear but anticipation. She
could never be afraid when Sven was holding her so carefully. The whispered
conversation with George in Swedish was interspersed with laughter, whilst she
leaned against the Jag, desperately trying to control her breathing and telling
the sensible side of her brain to fuck off. She was done with being sensible,
and, whatever happened over this weekend, she was going to meet it head on.
"Bye, Sylvia." George's laughter made her wave her hand in
the general direction of his voice, and then she was back in Sven's arms. His
by now familiar scent wrapped itself round all her female senses.
"Ready?"
"No."
She couldn't stop the squeaky protest of her last remaining sensible
brain cells escaping, and his answering amused chuckle in her ear had heat
rising in her cheeks.
"Trust me?"
Did she trust him? Now that was one hell of a question. The tenseness
of his arms matched the tremor in his voice.
"Baby? We won't do anything you don't want to do, I can promise
you that. I can call George back right now if you've changed your mind."
The heat of his body surrounded her like a physical caress and stoked
the fire in her belly to flashpoint as he waited for her answer. Everything
seemed to be heightened in those few moments. The sounds of the water, the
creak of ropes, the breeze that lifted the hem of her skirt, and Sven's heavy
breathing, as his hands skimmed across her back and up to her neck to tilt her
head up. Feather light kisses whispered across her face, and his warmth
surrounded her. The only place their bodies touched was his hands and his lips on
her skin as he murmured in Swedish in-between kisses, and she couldn't help the
sigh of delicious anticipation as her body relaxed into the sensations
assaulting her.
"I should warn you, though. I have every intention of convincing
you that you need to stay with me, and, once I get inside you, I shall not let
you go. I'm going to fuck you so hard you'll be hoarse from screaming my
name."
The growled words zeroed straight to her core and left a trail of fire
in their place. Not caring where they were anymore, she groped blindly until
her fingertips connected with the cotton of his shirt. Bunching the thin
material in her fists, she pulled him toward her until her breasts were pressed
flat against his shirt, and she could feel his thundering heartbeat match her
own.
"I haven't changed my mind, Sven. Please I want you inside me
now."
"Thank fuck for that, baby, and hold onto me."
Before she could draw another breath, he lifted Sylvia against him.
Her dress rose up high as she automatically locked her legs around his hips.
One shoe clattered to the ground, and the cool breeze on her exposed backside
hitched her own arousal even higher. Sven rushed to carry her indoors. Every
bounce against him brought her wet and aching pussy in direct contact with the
rock-hard erection straining through his jeans. The friction his movements
created against her clit brought her closer and closer to another release, and
her hips moved against him of their own accord, whilst she whimpered her need
into his shoulder.
A door banged shut behind them, and Sven's vicious curse rumbled
through her. He pinned her against a wall, and his body held her up, his hands
stilling her hips.
"Don't you dare go without me, Sylvia, not until my cock is in
you, filling you, making you mine. I want that tight cunt of yours squeezing my
cock this time."
Sylvia almost screamed as his hand found her slick folds and ripped
her knickers clean off. Her need to get herself closer to those clever fingers
overwhelmed her completely. Her needful whimpers hung in the air between them
as Sven probed her entrance. He stretched her, and his mouth found hers. His
tongue mimicked his fingers as she once again hovered on that painful edge.
A nip of teeth on her lips made her groan in frustration at the loss
of his fingers.
"Sven, please, I need…"
"What, lady, what do you need … this?"
A hard thrust of his still-clothed cock had her bite in his shoulder,
helpless with the need to have him inside of her. God, what was
happening to her? This wild creature begging him to fill her wasn't her, was
it? But she was going to explode if he didn't do something, anything.
"Give me a minute to get out of these fucking trousers."
The loss of his body felt like a physical ache. Every atom in her body
craved his touch, his scent, fuck, just him, and she helplessly squeezed her
thighs together, intensifying the ache only he could fill. Time went
agonizingly slowly as she listened to the rustle of clothing, accentuated by
their heavy breathing until the rip of foil raised her anticipation to fever
pitch again.
Yes, please yes…
He gripped her thighs with his strong hands, and spread her wide. With
Sven's agonized growl in her ear he lifted her against the blessed wall again,
and his cock nudged her entrance.
"God, you're so wet, so ready, baby. I wanted to take this slow,
but I can't. Fuck, I want you so much."
I drool over Sven...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new release, Doris :)
ReplyDeleteOk...WOW. Looks like I'll need to break out the oven mitts to read this. Will NOT let hubby read it. Will give him ideas!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see Sven and Sylvia back - I have a soft spot for them :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like one to read on a cold night to heat you up
ReplyDeleteThank you for re-releasing this book. I am looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a hot excerpt, congrats Doris on your release day
ReplyDeletelovely! The low conversation in Swedish is a wonderful detail.
ReplyDeleteHappy Release Day!!! Love all your Smexy books!!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you gave us the chance to read Sven's new and improved story. Hot, sexy and I want one. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to find out the behind the scene maneuvers involved in having a book published. Noble has a lot to answer for! Glad you got this back and republished.
ReplyDeleteYum! I'm so glad you got your baby back. :) Congrats on the release. This is definitely going on the TBR list.
ReplyDeleteOh. WOW. Congrats on such an steamy release!
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Congrats on the release!
ReplyDeleteI so want to read this. lol
Thank you everyone for your kind comments :-) I've chosen a winner with the help of random.org.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to K. April Holgate, who wins the Evernight GC.