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Donahue and her new book, “Hard Lust”!
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Hard Lust
by Tina Donahue
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GENRE: Erotic
Romance
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BLURB:
Don't
ever trust a demon. Unfortunately, Megan has learned that lesson too late. The
deal she made to save her sister's life has landed her in hell about seventy
years early. And now she has three sexy demons trying to tell her what to do.
Nope. Not going to
happen.
These
guys have never had to deal with such defiance. Andros figures she's due for
some erotic discipline, which he'll happily provide. Racan's pure alpha, his
hardcore plans include bondage and submission. Quiet yet intense, Vespar
expects endless kink to spice up their carnal play.
Who
would have ever expected she'd end up falling for them? Too bad demons can't be
trusted...because someone is trying to kill the magic and threatening her stay
in this lusty world.
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EXCERPT ONE:
Even
during her worst days, Megan Wynters never believed this would happen.
I
am so screwed. Afraid to budge, she stood paralyzed in a garish room decorated
in more gold and mirrors than Versailles, a weird symbol she couldn’t decipher
painted on blood red walls. Displayed throughout the cavernous space were
countless marble statues depicting nude men and women screwing or going down on
each other or…Thunderous bass from a death metal tune pounded through the wall
to her left, the pornographic paintings there bouncing on each deafening beat.
She
curled her upper lip, turned and flinched. A guy who hadn’t been in here a
second before, sat in the throne-like chair behind the humongous desk. Early
thirties or so, he had hazel eyes, and thick blond hair that fell in soft waves
to his shoulders. Those suckers and his chest were beyond broad, his well-toned
muscles straining against his black silk shirt. Her stomach fluttered at the
astounding picture he created, and then her insides clenched when she recalled
where she was. That didn’t keep her from eyeing him further. The sun or a
tanning lamp had tinted his complexion gold, while his features… Not only were
they masculine, but beautiful enough for an angel. Down here? In fucking Hell?
Given his great looks, she had to be anywhere but there. Her pulse ticked up.
Hope surged. Someone moaned.
The
statue to her right was climaxing. Jeezus. The writhing life-sized figures
weren’t stone but people, or demons, or something animate. The pure white woman
threw back her head and wailed. The pasty guy kept pumping his cock into her.
God, god, god. This definitely wasn’t Heaven. But not quite the other place
either, considering the coolish air circulating, causing goose bumps to rise on
her arms. Rattled and wary, she faced the guy, and then jumped. Two other men,
also early thirties, stood on either side of his desk. Both took her in from
her mouth to her boobs and lower. Much lower. Unexpected heat rolled through
her, her folds creaming at the guys’ raw male appeal, appreciation for their
physical gifts stealing her breath and—
Hold
it. She couldn’t be turned on by them. It’s a trick. They’re fucking doing this
to me because they’re…
Uncertain
what they were, she cringed at the possibilities, but still couldn’t glance
away.
The
one to her right was tall and luscious, his skin olive, his longish black hair
combed back. He wore a black tee and low-slung jeans, no shoes or socks. If
this were Hell, he should have cloven hooves, not large feet and long toes.
Maybe this was purgatory? Please, please, please. That part of the underworld,
or whatever they called it, might be bearable.
A
pendant hung around his neck boasting a dark red symbol—the same as those on
the walls—against a black circle. The blond guy sported an onyx ring on his
left forefinger displaying an identical design. Which means? Her stomach rolled
and wouldn’t stop. She didn’t want an explanation on what the symbol signified.
It might kill her dream this wouldn’t turn out too bad. The third guy had a tat
on his left pec showing the exact figure. He’d dressed in black leather pants
and biker boots, no shirt, his light brown hair worn short, skin bronzed. Her
ears buzzed in approval then rang from unease. The blond smiled, producing deep
dimples in his cheeks. Her knees weakened at his normal, friendly greeting. The
way a mortal guy would show delight at seeing her and that this could lead to
something good. Conversation, a few laughs, then other great stuff. If they
behaved nicely, she wouldn’t mind. Damn, she hadn’t had fun in forever.
Another
statue climaxed.
Holy
hell. Snapped back to reality, she remembered her presence here was a colossal
blunder she had to straighten out. Her mouth was so dry she struggled to speak.
“I don’t know who you guys are, but—”
“Andros.”
The blond touched his thumb to his chest then inclined his head to the
shirtless guy.
“Vespar.”
He gestured to the one without shoes. “Racan.” His smooth baritone caressed and
enticed. “And you’re Megan.”
She
wasn’t admitting to anything.
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GUEST POST:
Fierce Female Lead
Characters: How to Create Strong Role Models in Books
I
love writing feisty female characters who are comfortable in their own skin. By
that I mean, they don’t change who they are in order to fit a man’s idea of
what a perfect woman should be. For example, in Hard Lust Megan couldn’t
care less whether she’s a guy magnet or not. She’s cool with the person she is.
If a man likes her, fine. If he doesn’t, no biggie. Of course, Andros, Racan,
and Vespar, the sexy demons who own Hard Lust—the ‘gentleman’s’ club she’s been
condemned to—think she’s hotter than sin just as she is.
In
creating Megan, I knew she’d face major obstacles in her attempt to escape Hell
and get back to earth. Her being shy or retiring wasn’t going to cut it.
Although escaping Lust—the circle she landed in—is a major reason for her to
flee I wanted something more. Her love for her younger sister afforded the
perfect opportunity. Megan must be strong to get back to her. That also
makes her a nice person and a likeable character…always important in a book.
Motivation
is key in building strong female characters. It’s not enough to say a character
is strong because she’s a feminist. Megan’s one. In fact, when she lands in
Hell on the opening pages, she’s wearing a T-shirt that states: FEMINIST AS
FUCK. Still, it’s just a label until the character does something to
prove she believes what she says – or in this case, what she wears. That proof
comes when Andros tells her to ditch her clothes then put on the scanty uniform
she’ll be wearing in Hard Lust. She refuses. Even being threatened with boiling
oil won’t change her mind. When he assumes she’s sensitive about how she’ll
look in the uniform, she gives him a ‘scolding’ he didn’t see coming. Humorous,
but true. That’s the way you create a strong heroine – by her words and action.
Showing, not telling, your readers what’s deep inside her.
Here’s a teaser that shows she doesn’t wait around for what she wants.
Here’s a teaser that shows she doesn’t wait around for what she wants.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Tina’s an
Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for
every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist,
Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have
praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the
EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award,
awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the
NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s
Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production
company in Story Direction.
On a
less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for
Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met
Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane
(freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book,
and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
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Tina ~ Good morning! Welcome back! It is so great to have you here again! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! :)
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