Jan 07 2016 January 7, 2016 January 7, 2016 by Amanda Young

Precious Ache is FREE at Amazon (1/7-1/10) #kindlefreebie #gayromance

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Precious Ache by Amanda Young

Precious Ache

Falling in love was his biggest mistake…

Abandoned as a child, Dave Blanchard learned to be self-reliant at an early age. Puberty brought a distressing attraction to other boys, and an abnormal growth spurt that drove Dave further into his shell. Adulthood granted him the freedom to stand on his own two feet, but cloistered him in a plastic bubble of his own making. At seven and a half feet tall, Dave has no problem finding men for anonymous sex through sleazy backroom romps, but the experiences leave him feeling cold and unsatisfied. He dreams of love and commitment, but finding someone interested in a relationship seems like a pipe dream.

Desperate for companionship, Dave signs up for an online matchmaking service. To his utter embarrassment, his first date never shows, but his luck improves when he runs into a former foster brother, Micah Black. Dave and Micah quickly rebuild their friendship, but with it comes the resurrection of the forbidden crush Dave harbored for Micah when they were teens. Micah is off limits to Dave, but that doesn’t stop Dave’s imagination from spinning torrid scenarios involving his straight friend.

When Micah’s life is threatened, Dave’s inhibitions melt away. Unfortunately, the price of one chaste kiss could mean the end of the friendship Dave wants so badly…

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Dec 25 2015 December 25, 2015 December 30, 2015 by Amanda Young

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Dec 21 2015 December 21, 2015 December 21, 2015 by Amanda Young

Guest Post: Douglas Black Shares A Sneak Peek Of His New Story

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Who He Used To Be

Douglas Black

Sometimes it takes a stranger to remind you who you used to be.

Who He Used To Be is an MM erotic romance short story, originally published in 2013 by Secret Cravings publishing. When Secret Cravings closed their doors a few months ago, the rights to the story reverted to me and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to re-edit and bring this story to a bigger audience.

 

Blurb

When Jeff, the man Connor moved across an ocean to spend the rest of his life with, announces their relationship is no longer working, Connor is caught unawares. Without Jeff, Connor has no reason to stay in Florida, but he doesn’t want to return to Scotland.

An impromptu visit to a nightclub leads to Connor meeting Parker, a man nothing like clean-cut Jeff and a lot more like the bad-boys Connor used to go for back in Glasgow’s biker bars.

A one-night-stand becomes something more, but the two barely have any time together before Connor is hit by another bolt from the blue.

Jeff decides he wants Connor back, and his offer to start over means Connor has to make a decision. Return to the security of his relationship with Jeff, or jump in at the deep end with Parker and find out if he still remembers how to swim.

 

Excerpt

“Hey,” Connor said.

“You don’t look like you belong here.” The man’s voice was deep, and he spoke slowly, almost lazily. Connor liked that.

“I just got out of work.”

The man nodded and gestured to the bartender. A few moments later, another bottle of beer was placed in front of Connor along with a glass of coke. Judging by the easy smile on the man’s lips and his complete disregard for personal space, Connor was willing to bet the coke wasn’t virgin.

“And you thought instead of going home, you’d come here. Somewhere that’s not your usual hangout. Somewhere you’re unlikely to be caught…by your boyfriend?”

Connor laughed and picked up his drink. “Partly,” he said, holding the bottle close to his lips. “Except for the boyfriend part.”

The man nodded and let go of Connor’s shoulder. He took a long swig of his drink.

“Is that why you’re here? This doesn’t exactly look like your scene either.”

The man smirked. He bit his bottom lip. “I’m babysitting,” he said, nodding at the bottle-blond guy Connor had been staring at before.

Connor knew dreadlocks weren’t hereditary, but, “Your brother?”

“Cousin. He’s just moved here. I thought he might need a little supervision.”

“Looks like he’s got things covered.”

The man shrugged. “I’m Parker, by the way. I caught you checking him out. You didn’t look very impressed.”

Connor took another swig from his bottle of beer before moving a step closer to Parker. In those baggy jeans it was hard to tell, and Connor wanted to know if Parker was really interested. Connor made a move he hadn’t used in years and rubbed up against Parker’s groin, concealing his real intentions by whispering in Parker’s ear.

“He’s not my type. I prefer my men a little rough around the edges.”

Connor felt a rush of heat on his neck as Parker let out a breath that was too heavy to signify anything other than arousal.

Parker drained the contents of his glass before looking at Connor again. He stepped to the side, moving away from Connor, teasing as he pulled his lip between white teeth. Connor waited and Parker reached for him. He locked his fingers in the long hair tied in a ponytail at the nape of Connor’s neck. He pulled Connor towards him, making Connor close the distance between them again. Connor didn’t resist.

The first press of Parker’s lips against his own seemed to amplify the alcohol in Connor’s system. The banging base of the music melted to a thudding beat that dictated how Connor’s hips thrust against Parker’s, how their hands wound and pulled in each other’s hair. When Parker’s lips parted, Connor dived inside, wanting to lick away the taste of cheap bourbon to get right down to the taste of the man himself.

Parker’s hands left Connor’s hair and landed back on Connor’s hips. He moved Connor, rubbing their erections together until kissing was becoming damn near impossible. Connor kept pulling away to suck breath down into his lungs and Parker stole it from him every time he brought their lips back together.

“Jesus,” Parker said, breaking the kiss. He rested his forehead against Connor’s. Connor couldn’t take his eyes off the smile playing on Parker’s lips. “Where’d you learn to kiss like that?”

Connor laughed, still rocking his hips against Parker’s. “Glasgow. Heard of it?”

Parker nodded. “I’m going to have to add it to my list of places to visit.”

“Do that… but, not tonight.”

“No. I have other plans for tonight.”

 

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Born and raised in bonnie Scotland, Douglas Black writes contemporary MM erotic romance. Welcome to your fantasy.

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Dec 17 2015 December 17, 2015 December 17, 2015 by Amanda Young

Circling Back is now an audiobook! #mmf #hotnewaudiobooks

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Hi guys! I’m so excited to announce the audiobook release for Circling Back. I hope you all enjoy it!

Circling Back

ISBN: 9781516351657

A second chance is only the beginning…

Stella fled home at seventeen with a broken heart, an unplanned pregnancy, and a vow never to look back. Twenty years later, she has a career she enjoys and a solid relationship with the child she placed for open adoption. When that child goes in search of her birth father and calls for assistance, Stella is forced to return to her hometown and face the men who broke her heart, one of whom fathered her child.

Gavin and Holden raised a lot of hell as teenagers. They broke the law, broke their mothers’ hearts, and almost broke each other before they finally got their act together. Through all the ups and downs, they stuck by each other and managed to build a happy life together. The one thing they couldn’t do was forget the woman they’d loved and lost.

Forced to face the past and each other after so many years is no small feat. The trio does their best to make amends and put the past behind them while forging new bonds. Old feelings are rekindled and new emotions emerge from the ashes of their youthful indiscretions. Something remarkable could be on the horizon if they’re strong enough to navigate the pitfalls of a triad relationship and stand strong against the outside forces conspiring to bring them to their knees.
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Dec 09 2015 December 9, 2015 December 9, 2015 by Amanda Young

Awesome new reviews for Circling Back

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Dec 04 2015 December 4, 2015 December 4, 2015 by Amanda Young

99¢ Book Sale #kindledeals

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Dec 02 2015 December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 by Amanda Young

Delectable Cover Reveal: 12 Courses by EM Lynley

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12 Courses, the sixth book in the Delectable Series is officially coming soon!

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A bit about the book:

Thom Kennedy Leyton returns to San Francisco to take up the reins of Graze, one of the city’s best restaurants, years after he lost his job when his innovative new set of recipes was stolen. Thom’s loss of self-esteem eventually caused his boyfriend, Blake Warner, to end their relationship, sending Thom into a deep depression.

Now, cured of fifty excess pounds and any attraction to Blake, Thom’s back in town. Blake catches him off guard when he visits Graze several days in a row, and Thom lets himself get caught up in Blake’s allure, despite knowing better. Thom juggles a renewed relationship with Blake, a Christmas visit from his parents, and an important holiday menu based on a Twelve Days of Christmas theme.

When an old acquaintance reveals that Blake knows more about the theft of the recipes than he lets on, Thom doesn’t know whom to trust. But the truth isn’t quite that simple, and Thom won’t be able to decide if Blake deserves a place in his life until he learns exactly what happened years ago.

Release date: December 23.
Available now for pre-order at Dreamspinner Press

The inspiration:

I love to cook. If you’ve met me, you probably also know I love to eat. I have food and cooking scenes in all of my books, so it was inevitable I would write a series featuring chefs and winemakers, and other men in the restaurant world.

For this sixth installment in the Delectable Series, I needed to come up with some familiar, yet completely different. Another story about another chef just wasn’t going to do it for me or for fans of the series.

I decided to set myself a challenge: a new chef trying to convince his bosses to take a big chance on a vegan Twelve Nights of Christmas menu. Not only is Thom Kennedy trying to earn his way back to the top, but he’s chosen an incredibly tricky and risky way of doing it.

Thom actually had it easy. I was the one struggling to create a menu as elaborate as Thom needed. Not being a chef myself, coming up with a dozen unique vegan dishes worthy of a holiday special event taxed my brain more than anything I’ve written. I probably spent more time creating the menu than writing the story.

I did not consult with any professional chefs, so my imaginary Twelve Courses may not even work in actuality. That’s why I haven’t included any recipes this time around, though I will be sharing Blake’s Lobster Grilled Cheese Menu on my blog for release day.

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Find EM Lynley online:
Email: emlynley @gmail.com
At Amazon: http://bit.ly/amz-eml9
At Dreamspinner Press: http://bit.ly/dsp-eml2
At her temporary blog: emlynley.wordpress.com


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Nov 30 2015 November 30, 2015 November 30, 2015 by Amanda Young

50% Rebate @ AllRomance.com!

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Nov 24 2015 November 24, 2015 November 24, 2015 by Amanda Young

Plagiarism Strikes Again

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I was notified earlier tonight that my novella, Windfall has been plagiarized. As you can imagine, finding out my work has been stolen again is a nightmare. You hear about plagiarism all the time, but you never think it’ll happen to you. I certainly never thought it would happen to be twice in less than 18 months.

This time around the thief in question has stolen from twelve different authors. Every single one of the published books listed under Addison Scott’s name belongs to someone else. So, please, please don’t buy work from Addison Scott. And if you’re an author, you might want to check out this person’s catalog and see if you recognize any of the blurbs. I think most of the authors have been notified, but you can never be too careful.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Addison%20Scott%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall

UPDATE:
Here’s a complete list of all the authors being ripped off

One Good Man = Taking In Strays by Kracken
Bound to Please = Tied by E. Davies
Can’t Forget Him = Poor Little Rich Boy by Kate Sherwood
Friendly Persuasion = Seducing Jordan by Andrea Dalling
Coming Undone = Once a Marine by Cat Grant
Behind Closed Doors = Unconditionally by Amber Nation
Under the Influence = Saving Michael by Ashley John
Long Road Home = Winter’s Fire by Donya Lynne and Reese Dante
As Hot As It Gets = Hard Love by Brea Kendall
Closer = Whatever You Want by Arvel Amaya
Not Just Friends = Windfall by Amanda Young

UPDATE 2:

It looks like this mess may be getting resolved shortly. Emails flooded Direct 2 Digital last night. I sent DCMA notices as well. This morning at least one other author called them and reported back that the thief’s account was being blocked and all the stolen works are to be pulled today. So hooray for the community coming together and joining forces to get shit done. We can do amazing things when we have a common goal.


Nov 14 2015 November 14, 2015 November 14, 2015 by Amanda Young

Four Excellent New Reviews For Circling Back

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My favorite kind of reviews come straight from readers and I’ve gotten four new ones to share with you all about my latest menage novel, Circling Back.

 

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