Showing posts with label Nicole Morgan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nicole Morgan. Show all posts
Monday, February 17, 2014
Help Us Name Our Summer Lovin' Anthology! #LGBT #BDSM #eroticromance
We're thrilled to announce we've finalized the line up for our Summer Lovin' themed anthology. Once again we'll get stories from Maya DeLeina, Nicole Morgan, Tammy Dennings Maggy and Lia Michaels. This time they're joined by the marvelous Bonnie Bliss! We couldn't be more excited with the contributors for this one and we hope there will be many more to come from this group and perhaps a few others...
But I digress...
What brings me here today is that we're in a bit of a dilemma. We've narrowed the list of title candidates down to just three. We love all of them and can't make a decision. This is where we need your help. Below you'll find the poll with the choices for the anthology title. All you have to do is choose one, enter your email address and then click SUBMIT. Each vote will get you an entry to win a print AND ebook copy of the anthology when it's released in July.
So what are you all waiting for? Click on your choice for the title of this collection that will include vampires, BDSM, LGBT couples, menage a quatre, and so much more!
You have until March 15th to get your votes in. Feel free to share the poll with others. The more votes the better. In fact, if we get a large enough response, there will be more than one free book given away! ~The Vixen
Friday, December 20, 2013
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree at the #MistletoeHop #excerpts #ebooks
Welcome to the Sassy Vixen Publishing stop in the Mistletoe Hop! Once again we're thrilled to have you here with us today to get a chance to win one of FIVE ebook copies of our latest holiday release 'Tis the Season for Seduction.
This one has five tales from five fabulous authors bringing readers everything from hot vampires to heroic Coast Guard rescue swimmers to former Marines who know how to use honey and chocolate! If you want hot manlove, menage, suspense and heartwarming reunions, this book is for you.
One of the stories actually deals with a couple who have a long standing promise to each other. Every single year they meet under the mistletoe for their holiday kiss. They take their promise to the heart and even make sure they are pronounced husband and wife at the stroke of midnight on Christmas morning. Now who can forget an anniversary like that?
Jolene and Steve Sanders spend over eighteen years of their marriage never missing their standing date under the mistletoe—until now.
When Steve Sanders became a US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer nearly twenty years ago, he knew he’d have to put his life on the line with each mission. Unfortunately, only three days before Christmas, Steve has to come face to face with the real possibility he’d break his promise to his wife and not return back to her and their unborn child.
Jolene Sanders is nearing the end of a difficult pregnancy and looking forward to finally spending their wedding anniversary with her husband. However, her holiday spirits are shattered when a distress call from a sinking fishing vessel calls the Coast Guard into action and puts her husband’s life on the line once again.
Left behind in a life raft during the rescue, Steve’s fate is now at the mercy of the wicked Bering Sea. Will this truly be his last mission, or will a miracle bring him back to meet his wife under the mistletoe?
This is just one of the stories in this book. If you want to read more from "Meet Me Under the Mistletoe," we're offering 50% off the list price on All Romance ebooks and Smashwords. All you have to do for the discount is go to All Romance by clicking HERE
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Now for the hopping fun! Below you'll find the Rafflecopter where you can get entries to win one of FIVE ebook copies of 'Tis the Season for Seduction. One person will also win a $10 Amazon gift card. Good luck and make sure you come back each day to get as many entries as you can. Below the Rafflecopter is the linky list for the rest of the stops of the hop. Visit them all and win a ton of prizes!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Merry Winter Solstice!
~The Vixen
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Christmas Trees. Holiday Music. Sugar Cookies. Glitter and Bows. And Best Of All... the Mistletoe. Romance books enhance our holiday traditions. Who doesn't love to cuddle under a warm blanket near a fire place on a cold day and read? Hop around with us to celebrate the best romance books of the season.
Read excerpts from some good books. Enter each of the author contests. Tell us what you like to read during the holidays. Find some new-to-you authors to ring in the New Year with.
This one has five tales from five fabulous authors bringing readers everything from hot vampires to heroic Coast Guard rescue swimmers to former Marines who know how to use honey and chocolate! If you want hot manlove, menage, suspense and heartwarming reunions, this book is for you.
One of the stories actually deals with a couple who have a long standing promise to each other. Every single year they meet under the mistletoe for their holiday kiss. They take their promise to the heart and even make sure they are pronounced husband and wife at the stroke of midnight on Christmas morning. Now who can forget an anniversary like that?
Jolene and Steve Sanders spend over eighteen years of their marriage never missing their standing date under the mistletoe—until now.
Jolene Sanders is nearing the end of a difficult pregnancy and looking forward to finally spending their wedding anniversary with her husband. However, her holiday spirits are shattered when a distress call from a sinking fishing vessel calls the Coast Guard into action and puts her husband’s life on the line once again.
Left behind in a life raft during the rescue, Steve’s fate is now at the mercy of the wicked Bering Sea. Will this truly be his last mission, or will a miracle bring him back to meet his wife under the mistletoe?
This is just one of the stories in this book. If you want to read more from "Meet Me Under the Mistletoe," we're offering 50% off the list price on All Romance ebooks and Smashwords. All you have to do for the discount is go to All Romance by clicking HERE
For Smashwords, just use the code in the banner below.
Now for the hopping fun! Below you'll find the Rafflecopter where you can get entries to win one of FIVE ebook copies of 'Tis the Season for Seduction. One person will also win a $10 Amazon gift card. Good luck and make sure you come back each day to get as many entries as you can. Below the Rafflecopter is the linky list for the rest of the stops of the hop. Visit them all and win a ton of prizes!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Merry Winter Solstice!
~The Vixen
Christmas Trees. Holiday Music. Sugar Cookies. Glitter and Bows. And Best Of All... the Mistletoe. Romance books enhance our holiday traditions. Who doesn't love to cuddle under a warm blanket near a fire place on a cold day and read? Hop around with us to celebrate the best romance books of the season.Read excerpts from some good books. Enter each of the author contests. Tell us what you like to read during the holidays. Find some new-to-you authors to ring in the New Year with.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Author Nicole Morgan @mornic1 Shares Her Novella from the Muses #Christmas #Anthology #eroticromance
Welcome to another day closer to the release of 'Tis the Season for Seduction. For those of you just joining us, We're doing the countdown to the release of our first anthology under the Four Seduced Muses imprint. This one's made up of five novellas from the Muses. Today it's time to visit with The Seductress Nicole Morgan and get a glimpse at "Christmases Past."
Blurb
After 12 years of marriage, Priscilla Blackwood has decided to leave her workaholic husband. For years they tried, but were unsuccessful in their attempts to conceive a child. The failure she feels from this further reinforces her decision to say goodbye.
Max Blackwood loves his wife and has no intention of letting her go without a fight. In the midst of a winter storm he sets out to find her at their mountain cabin in hopes he can get through to her before it is too late.
Being stranded in a blizzard is enough to force the couple to deal with the pieces of their broken relationship, but will it be enough to repair their marriage, or will they end up losing the only person they’ve ever loved.
Excerpt
Several minutes passed and he simply
leered up at her, remaining perfectly still as she slowly and expertly fucked
him. Her beautiful tits bounced and swayed with her graceful and heavenly
movements.
He reached up and cupped each one of her
breasts in his hands. Massaging and squeezing, he brushed his thumbs across her
nipples, working them into hard nubs. He wanted to lift push himself up and
take one in his mouth, nibbling and sucking on one and then the other.
Selfishly, he couldn’t take his eyes off of her, though.
His continued manipulation of her nipples
pushed her to the next level. She moaned and quickened her pace. He was
mesmerized by her and could have stared at her for hours moving against him
like some sort of sex-starved goddess. His own lust wouldn’t allow it. He had
to move with her. He needed to feel her body tremble.
He thrust hard, pushing himself deep
inside. Her body jolted and her eyes dropped back down to his. He didn’t stop,
didn’t wait for her to protest. With his left hand still working her tit and
pinching her nipple, he dropped his right hand down and slid it into the heat
between their bodies.
Her pussy was drenched, soaking from her
passion and he had every intention of using that to his advantage. He slipped
his thumb into her slit and with little effort found her clit, already swollen
and sensitive as he started to pluck at it.
A provocative moan filled the room and he
knew that he’d brought her to the point of no return. She bucked in pleasure as
he continued to drive into her, all the while strumming her clit. He didn’t
move slowly, or work her softly. He took her exactly like she liked it and
exactly how he needed it.
The sounds of skin slapping against skin
filled the room. It echoed and mingled with the seductive noises that tore from
his Cilla. He had heard many types of music in his days, but nothing came close
to the sex filled symphony that they created together.
His cock throbbed underneath her piercing
hold. The walls of her pussy encapsulated him. He never knew anything could
hurt so damn good until he had his Cilla. Never did he grow tired of losing
himself in her. The way their bodies fit, the way they were able to love one
another, and fuck one another all at the same time. If the possibility of
heaven on earth existed, he’d found it with her.
Can't wait to dive into this one! Only four more days and you can have a copy of this and four other novellas all in one book. It's available in all ebook formats and in print on December 13th. SAVE THE DATE!!!
See you tomorrow when I share a bit from my contribution to this project. "Meet Me Under the Mistletoe" is filled with romance and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
~The Vixen (Tammy Dennings Maggy)
Monday, January 21, 2013
#Impetuous Author Nicole Morgan Gets Sassy for Oh My! Monday
It's Oh My! Monday once again and we get a very special treat today. My friend, fellow Siren author and one of the Four Seduced Muses has agreed to stop in today to share another excerpt of her new release Impetuous. Some of you may have been at The House of Taboo last week when Nicole shared a steamy excerpt with Lia. Today we get a sensual excerpt from the book. Once you read it, you will definitely want to get your own copy because the second book is going to be released before you know it! ;)
Welcome once again to Sassy Vixen, Nic!
Hi Tammy, thanks for having me as a guest here today on Sassy Vixen for Oh My Mondays! I’m very excited to be here and to talk about my newest release, Impetuous [Incessant Passions 1]. Also, in just three days the 2nd book in the Incessant Passions series will be released. So look for Tempestuous on January 24th. Without further adieu, here is my new baby, Impetuous…
The Callaway Corporation recently bought the high-end resort property Jenny Jacobson manages. In that time, they have micromanaged both her and it into the ground. With no budget for repairs she does most of the work herself. She proves to be pretty handy with most of the daily mishaps, until she meets the mysterious drifter, Thomas Beck.
In the middle of a plumbing emergency, Beck comes to her rescue and fixes the problem, saving her from further disaster and costly repairs. Despite her best attempts, she cannot seem to get away from this man who shows up at every turn.
Regardless of her cold treatment toward him, he turns on his charms. Will his cocky arrogance mixed with his sexy smile break down her tough exterior? If so, what secrets is Beck keeping that could ultimately ruin any chance they have to find happiness together?
Welcome once again to Sassy Vixen, Nic!
Hi Tammy, thanks for having me as a guest here today on Sassy Vixen for Oh My Mondays! I’m very excited to be here and to talk about my newest release, Impetuous [Incessant Passions 1]. Also, in just three days the 2nd book in the Incessant Passions series will be released. So look for Tempestuous on January 24th. Without further adieu, here is my new baby, Impetuous…
BLURB
The Callaway Corporation recently bought the high-end resort property Jenny Jacobson manages. In that time, they have micromanaged both her and it into the ground. With no budget for repairs she does most of the work herself. She proves to be pretty handy with most of the daily mishaps, until she meets the mysterious drifter, Thomas Beck.
In the middle of a plumbing emergency, Beck comes to her rescue and fixes the problem, saving her from further disaster and costly repairs. Despite her best attempts, she cannot seem to get away from this man who shows up at every turn.
Regardless of her cold treatment toward him, he turns on his charms. Will his cocky arrogance mixed with his sexy smile break down her tough exterior? If so, what secrets is Beck keeping that could ultimately ruin any chance they have to find happiness together?
SENSUOUS EXCERPT:
With their bodies pressed so close together, her nipples were eager for his touch. The friction and heat caused by his chest was so much more than what she was able to do to herself when she would pleasure herself. What she wouldn’t give to have his mouth on her nipples right then, sucking, licking, and gently biting them.
He must have heard her silent plea, because finally his tongue dropped down and wrapped itself around her satin-covered nipple. She no longer cared about being shy. Hungry for more, she grabbed on to the back of his head and arched her body farther into him.
She couldn’t contain her surprised shriek when he gently bit her nipple. It was better than she ever expected. The pressure his teeth provided was just the right amount, between a tiny bit of pain and a whole lot of pleasure.
Beck chuckled. “Easy there, sugar. Let me breathe, too. Just relax. I’m not going anywhere.” He drew back and looked at her.
She probably would have blushed at her brazenness had she not already been flushed with desire for him.
“I’m sorry.”
He didn’t say anything but smiled at her and slowly got up and off her. She waited impatiently, wondering what he was doing. Have I been too forward? Is he going to leave? A million insecurities flooded her mind.
He reached out his hand. He was telling her to stand up and join him. Not with words, but with his actions. Something about him compelled her to want to do exactly what he told her. So, she did. She grasped onto his strong hold, feeling that same electric charge she’d felt the first time they’d touched, and got off of the bed.
Standing up in front of him, she waited for him to take charge. When he reached his hands around her, she thought it was for an embrace. Instead he unhooked the clasp of her bra. Slowly, almost painfully sweet in his gentleness, he brushed his fingertips along her shoulder blades, bringing the straps up before sliding them down her arms.
Jenny bit her lower lip. The pretty satin no longer covered her from his scrutinizing eyes. It made her feel bare and exposed, not just her body, but her soul.
“Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.”
Relief washed over her. She knew she was attractive and had never doubted that, but for some reason, hearing him say it made her feel sexy and full of life.
In an unconscious move she reached her hand out to touch his chest. She needed to feel whether the muscles that were showing themselves faintly through the thin fabric were real or just a trick of the lighting and her wanton needs.
“Do you want to take it off, Jennifer?” He asked the question while sliding his thumb over an already sensitized nipple.
“Yes.” Her answer came out in a whisper.
She surprised herself by admitting to it so freely, but like everything else that was happening with Beck, she found herself throwing caution to the wind and leading with her body, not her mind.
“Then go ahead.” He encouraged her with a smile.
Jenny grabbed the hem of his shirt and began pulling it up to his shoulders. When she was finally granted a view of his muscular chest, all taut and tanned, something broke within her. Suddenly, her willpower snapped like a rubber band put through too much tension. She brought her tongue down to touch his hard chest as she frantically reached below in an effort to unbutton the front of his jeans. She wasn’t just craving more. She was hungry, ravenous for all that he had to offer.
About the Author
Nicole Morgan is a multi-published author of erotic romantic novels, which more often than not have a suspenseful back story. Erotic romance mixed with a good old-fashioned whodunit. While she's written everything from contemporary to paranormal her leading men will more than likely be wearing a uniform of some kind. From military to police officers, she has a love for writing about those who protect and serve. From her very first novel (which turned into a four book series) about Navy SEALs to her more recent releases you will be sure to find a few twists and turns you were not expecting.
In additional to her books, Nicole also has a recurring column called, "Sex and the Single Woman" in BT Showcase's online eMagazine. Also, she has recently partnered up with three of her author friends and became Four Seduced Muses, a blog dedicated to the steamier side of romance.
Nicole’s website: http://nicolemorgan1.webs.com
Nicole’s blog: http://nicolemorganauthor.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Let''s Get #WickedAfterDark with Four Seduced Muses!
Welcome back my fellow sassy ones! Looks like the blogging duties fall back to me today as Lia is now MIA. LOL! Not to worry. Mistress Carmen will take good care of her and I'm sure Lia will have many tales to share with us when she returns. ;)
Speaking of sexy stories, I thought I would introduce you to another group of authors. The four of us met each other through Siren Publishing. Not only did we discover a shared love for the "sexy written word," but we found we genuinely had a blast together talking about anything from current events to the smokin' hot fantasies we write about. Since we have so much in common, we thought it would be fun to ban together under the name of Four Seduced Muses.
The four of us have weekly spots to share with you all. Now since all of us write on the EXPLICIT end of the erotic romance genre, our posts won't be for the faint of heart. Writing about sex is what we do. We don't hint at it or put it behind closed doors. We bring our readers right into the center of the action, so you can expect that very same philosophy at Four Seduced Muses. We've also extended the invitation to other authors to do guest spots with us. No subject is taboo. If you're an author and interested, click on the link above and you'll find out what to do.

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Speaking of sexy stories, I thought I would introduce you to another group of authors. The four of us met each other through Siren Publishing. Not only did we discover a shared love for the "sexy written word," but we found we genuinely had a blast together talking about anything from current events to the smokin' hot fantasies we write about. Since we have so much in common, we thought it would be fun to ban together under the name of Four Seduced Muses.
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The four of us have weekly spots to share with you all. Now since all of us write on the EXPLICIT end of the erotic romance genre, our posts won't be for the faint of heart. Writing about sex is what we do. We don't hint at it or put it behind closed doors. We bring our readers right into the center of the action, so you can expect that very same philosophy at Four Seduced Muses. We've also extended the invitation to other authors to do guest spots with us. No subject is taboo. If you're an author and interested, click on the link above and you'll find out what to do.
Guest spots available
"Molten Mondays"
"Wanton Wednesdays"
"Sultry Saturdays"
Weekly Spots for the Four Seduced Muses
Tempt Me Tuesdays with May Water
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Nicole Morgan's Threesome Thursdays
Maya DeLeina's Forbidden Fruit Fridays
Tammy Dennings Maggy's Sinfully Sassy Sundays

Well, there you have it. The last post of October and almost the last day of the Wicked After Dark Halloween Blog Hop. Below is the Rafflecopter. Follow the directions to get more entries in the contest to win the prize package for this blog. Don't forget to head on over to my sister blog Behind Closed Doors for your chance at that prize package too. More importantly, you have only today and tomorrow to get in the rest of the over 200 other blogs participating in this hop. Click on the frog icon with the linky list.
Happy Halloween and have a Blessed Samhein!
~Tammy (aka The Vixen)
~Tammy (aka The Vixen)
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Thursday Thirteen with Nicole Morgan
Welcome back to the Sassy Vixen Blog. Today I've got an extra special treat...TWO, count them two authors have agreed to share the first thirteen sentences of their latest releases. First up is fellow Siren author Nicole Morgan. She's back today with another new release, When Promise Meets Passion. Enjoy! ~the Vixen
Blurb
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When Cole Bottego met Leah Allbright she was just a girl, the younger sister of his Marine buddy, Dex. Both of their lives were changed forever in 2007 when an IED killed Dex. In his friend’s final moments, Cole promised to always look out for Leah.
Years pass and Cole keeps his promise. Now grown, Leah is a rookie police officer under the watchful eye of her police chief, Cole. The dynamics of their new roles prove to be more than either of them were prepared for. After years of being best friends they find their feelings changing and complicating their once-easy camaraderie.
Will temptation prove to be too strong for either of them to resist as they’re given a chance to have something neither of them knew they wanted? Or will Cole push his desires aside because of a promise he made years earlier to a dying friend?
First Thirteen
Cole got out from behind the wheel and slammed the door of his Tahoe so hard the entire vehicle shook. Acid rose in his throat, and he fought the urge to duck behind the Dumpster and hurl. He had closed the five-mile distance between the station and the hospital in record time once he’d gotten the call that Leah had been shot. Panic caused him to nearly walk into the automatic double doors when they didn’t slide open fast enough. There were three things on his agenda. Make sure she was okay, find out what the fuck went wrong, and kick the living shit out of whoever was responsible.
Her partner, Colby, was standing in the hallway outside an ER cubicle and met him halfway. “Chief, slow down. She’s going to be fine, It’s just a flesh wound.”
He cared little for the nervous tone in the officer’s voice. It’s not like it was a secret that everyone in the damn department was afraid of him. His protective nature over Leah only made them fear him more. Walking past and ignoring the man’s comment, he pushed the curtain aside and went in.
About Nicole
Nicole Morgan was an avid reader who
kept having one recurring problem. Ideas of stories kept popping into her head.
Today, Nicole is an author of erotic romantic novels, which more often than not
have a suspenseful back story. Erotic romance mixed with a good old-fashioned
whodunit. She tries to place strong emphasis on the characters’ emotions while
also throwing in some spicy and hot love scenes. Her alpha male of choice will
more often than not have a uniform of some kind. From military to police
officers, she has a love for writing about those who protect and serve.
While still trying to stay true
to her style, she is finding her writing is evolving as she takes on new
and uncharted territory for her. In the first months of this year she finally
wrapped up her first ever full-length paranormal romance novel. There are many
areas of erotica out there that she hasn’t had a chance to really delve into
just yet, but she is anxiously looking forward to doing just that.
LINKS:
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Thursday Thirteen from Nicole Morgan
Once again please welcome author Nicole Morgan to Sassy Vixen! Today she shares the first thirteen sentences of her latest SCORCHING release from Siren Bookstrand Sweet Affliction (Sweet Awakenings 4). Leave a comment and let Nicole know what you think of the opening of her book. Enjoy! ~The Vixen
Nicole Morgan was an avid reader who kept having one
recurring problem. Ideas of stories kept popping into her head. Today, Nicole
is an author of erotic romantic novels, which more often than not have a
suspenseful backstory. Erotic romance mixed with a good old-fashioned whodunit.
She tries to place strong emphasis on the characters’ emotions while also
throwing in some spicy and hot love scenes. Her alpha male of choice will more
often than not have a uniform of some kind. From military to police officers,
she has a love for writing about those who protect and serve.
FIRST 13 SENTENCES:
He dove in the water as bullets sprayed against the waves.
Applying pressure to his side, he kicked and tried to achieve more distance
than depth between him and the men firing at him. He swam under the boat and to
the other side so they wouldn’t have a chance to hit him again. What the fuck
had just happened? How had he gone from enjoying a cold beer with a former
teammate to watching a trail of blood drip from his forehead and nearly two
dozen men carrying an arsenal of weapons boarding the small yacht? He ignored
the gut-wrenching realization that his friend of nearly twenty years was dead.
The cold stare of shock in Tom’s face as he fell forward told him he was killed
instantly. A single shot from a sniper had taken out a man who served his
country for over twenty years while managing to live to tell about it.
The whizzing sound of bullets hitting the water was becoming
more distant. Despite being hit he was still a strong swimmer. His training had
saved his life more than once, and this time proved to be no different. If his
bearings were right and he wasn’t disoriented from blood loss, he’d estimate
that he was about two miles from shore. If he swam around the south peninsula
of the island, that would put him far out of the sights of whomever the hell was
shooting at him.
Blurb for Sweet Affliction
After spending years serving his country as a Navy SEAL,
Commander Nick Slater is ready for retirement. Mercenaries hired to kill him
ambush him, and his plans take a drastic turn.
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AJ Harwood is facing one of the most difficult times of her
life. A chance encounter with Nick Slater is the last thing she wants, yet she
is thrust into his world and trapped in its surroundings.
AJ is Nick's only hope as he tries to find out who is out to
kill him. With each passing day, more secrets are uncovered, and the reason
behind the attack is revealed. Nick joins forces with his former teammates to
find the person behind the high-priced hit put on all of their heads. As
precious time ticks away, Nick and AJ are faced with the possibility that after
finding each other, they may lose everything in an instant.
Note: 10% of the author royalties on this book will benefit
nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing educational assistance and
support grants to families of wounded and fallen United States Navy SEALs
BIO:
While still trying to stay true to her style, she is
finding her writing is evolving as she takes on new and uncharted territory for
her. In the first months of this year she finally wrapped up her first ever
full-length paranormal romance novel. There are many areas of erotica out there
that she hasn’t had a chance to really delve into just yet, but she is
anxiously looking forward to doing just that.
LINKS:
Website: http://nicolemorgan1.webs.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mornic1
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Sassy Spotlight Author Nicole Morgan
I would like to thank a dear friend and fellow author Natasha Blackthorne for the questions we asked of Nicole today. A while back I was a guest on her blog and had such a wonderful time of it, I "borrowed" her questions! So sit back and relax and let's find out more about the beautiful Ms. Morgan! ~The Vixen
Let's get right down to one of the most popular questions asked. Are you a plotter or panster or a little of both?
I am without a doubt a pantser. Even if I attempted to plot everything out ahead of time, I am very confident in that my creativity wouldn’t follow it. The expression, ‘stories tell themselves’ is very true to my writing style. Very rarely will I know what’s going to happen from one chapter to the next. The only thing I am sure of is that in the end I will always give my hero and heroine their happily ever after.
Do your stories tend to be character driven or plot driven?
Truthfully I would have to say both. I try to develop strong characters and my story lines are not very wishy washy. There is always some sort of obstacle or major event which brings a major climax (forgive the pun LOL) to the story. I would have to say it’s a combination of strong characters in intense situations.
Tell us about the different types of characters you like to write about? Why are these types so appealing to you?
I do have an affliction for the military, so I tend to write about them quite often. I am a complete sucker for a man in uniform. Past or present doesn’t matter, I’m pretty much putty in their hands at that point. But, shhh...don’t tell them that. No one knows. LOL.
Who is your favorite all time heroine and why does she resonate so well with you?
I’m going to cheat and choose from one of my own books. Shelby in Sweet Salvation – Sweet Awakenings 4 was a survivor. She went through more throughout her life than most would see in multiple lifetimes. Still she came through it and was a loving and positive person. She didn’t let the horrors that life dealt her tarnish who she was, instead she pressed on. I was very proud of that woman!
So who is your all time favorite hero?
Oh this is so NOT fair! I love so many of them! I can’t do it! I can’t choose! I will say that all my favorites were all military men. Call it coincidence if you will, but there is a method to my madness. ;)
Weeks away from his retirement, Commander Nick Slater is ambushed by Mercenaries hired to kill him. A chance encounter brings AJ Harwood into Nick’s life and heart and as precious time ticks away Nick and AJ are faced with the possibility that they may lose everything in an instant.
Who is the heroine?
The heroine is AJ Harwood. She is a shy, yet somewhat headstrong young woman who is taking care of her ailing father.
What drives her?
After losing her mother at a young age, her father is all she has left. He is her best friend and confidant. His will to live as long as he can to spend time with her, gives her the strength she shows. She learned from him everything that she is.
What is she running away from (literally or figuratively)?
She runs away from (literally) her feelings from Nick on more than one occasion. She pushes him away at every chance she has.
What obstacles will she encounter in this story?
Her biggest obstacle, other than the men trying to kill Nick, is herself. She has never just given into her desires before. With Nick she finds it hard to ignore.
What draws her to the hero in this story?
Nick is everything she thought he wouldn’t be. He’s kind, compassionate, patient and so charming she has a hard time melting from his mere words. He’s a contradiction to his rough exterior.
What does she need to learn to make the happy ending with Nick possible?
Trust. She needs to learn to trust Nick, but most importantly, herself.
What about her will make readers sympathetic to her? Why should we like her?
I would say it’s a heartache she deals with in the book. She never has time to deal with what has happened and has to keep focused on staying alive. Many women will most likely admire her strength and determination.
Who is the hero?
Commander Nick Slater, US Navy SEAL
What drives him?
A combination of things. Trying to survive, as well as protect his SEAL brothers and find out who is out to kill them all.
What is he running away from (literally or figuratively)?
Nick doesn’t run away from anything. Instead he meets things head on. It’s part of his training as a SEAL and it’s who he is. He doesn’t know how to be any other way. (oh my...The Vixen is in love!)
What obstacles will he encounter in this story?
His feelings for AJ. They are unexpected and the last thing he’s looking for. Still, he doesn’t run for a challenge or a blessing. He has a fight in convincing her of what they could be, but he has talked his way out of deadly situations before. He feels confident in his abilities to convince AJ to give him a chance.
What draws him to the heroine in this story?
Everything about her. Her shy demeanor and sweet personality mix well with her smoldering sexiness. She is unlike any woman he’s ever come across before.
What does he need to learn to make the happy ending with AJ possible?
He needs to learn to let others help him. His stubbornness puts him into a situation much worse than when he’s shot at the beginning of the story. If he wants a life with AJ he has to learn to listen and accept that others are willing to do for him what he would do for them.
What makes this hero infuriating to the heroine, if anything?
His ‘never give up – the only easy day was yesterday’ attitude. It’s part of his SEAL training and mentality. He can’t help but be that way, but it drives her mad.
What makes this hero hot and lovable?
The exact reason which infuriates her also makes her weak to him. He never gives up. Not on getting out of the situation they’re in, or on her. (Oh Mr. Nick sounds divine!)
What about him will make readers sympathetic to him?
I think getting shot at, nearly dying and losing a close friend within the first pages of the story will have just about everyone reading the story say, “that poor man”, but Nick wouldn’t want sympathy. He would want to take action. (He sounds like the sort of man a woman would want to take care of and at the same time be taken care of by him. Nicole, I think you've made The Vixen swoon!)
What message do you hope readers take away from this story?
NEVER GIVE UP – Just like the Navy SEALs say, “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday”
Is this book a part of a series?
Yes it is, this is the 4th book in the series, titled Sweet Awakenings (Navy SEALs series)
How many books to you anticipate will be in this series?
I didn’t think when I wrote book 3 that there would be a book 4, but I keep coming back to these guys.
What are you working on now?
I’m already starting on my latest work in progress, Intimate Seductions (Book 3 in her Intimate Temptations series) – Book 2 was just released March 1st of this year.
Thank you so much for joining us today on the Sassy Vixen Blog, Nicole. Do you have a question you’d like to ask the readers to generate comments?
As a reader, do you prefer full length novels? Or are novellas, aka short stories more what you’re looking for?
What’s coming soon for Ms. Morgan?
Nicole has signed a contract with Silver Publishing for a series entitled, Incessant Passion. Book 1 of that series, Impetuous is still in the editing process and is expected to be released in July 14th. She has also just recently submitted book 2 in that series, Tempestuous. In addition to that Nicole has completed her first ever paranormal romance. Lastly, coming on June 19th, When Promise Meets Passion will reach the cyber shelves from Siren Bookstrand.
Sweet Affliction (MF)
Sweet Awakenings 4
Sweet Awakenings 4
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By: Nicole Morgan | Other books by
Nicole Morgan
Word Count: 76,232
Heat Level: SCORCHING
Published By: Siren-BookStrand, Inc.
Word Count: 76,232
Heat Level: SCORCHING
Published By: Siren-BookStrand, Inc.
Note: 10% of the author royalties on this book will
benefit nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing educational assistance
and support grants to families of wounded and fallen United States Navy SEALs.
[Siren Classic: Erotic Contemporary Romance, HEA]
After spending years serving his country as a Navy SEAL, Commander
Nick Slater is ready for retirement. Mercenaries hired to kill him ambush him,
and his plans take a drastic turn.
AJ Harwood is facing one of the most difficult times of her
life. A chance encounter with Nick Slater is the last thing she wants, yet she
is thrust into his world and trapped in its surroundings.
AJ is Nick's only hope as he tries to find out who is out to
kill him. With each passing day, more secrets are uncovered, and the reason
behind the attack is revealed. Nick joins forces with his former teammates to
find the person behind the high-priced hit put on all of their heads. As
precious time ticks away, Nick and AJ are faced with the possibility that after
finding each other, they may lose everything in an instant.
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