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Here you'll find news of my books, behind the scenes looks, first glimpses of covers, layouts of the town or studio and much more. Today I wanted to touch base with an excerpt of Book 3 in my Bijou Basin series - Elemental Exposure. Stay tuned for that below.

For those of you who are new - I hadn't realized how OLD my welcoming email was - it was quite some time ago, and things have changed, including me taking a short story off Wattpad - it wasn't the place for me. Apologies if you went there, in search for it. Stay tuned to the newsletters, as I'll be giving that story some love and putting it on StoryOrigin by next month so it's available for free to those who want to read it.

I did update the welcoming email, as so much more has changed than what it had - it was old! Here's the current status for me and my books:

Natural Exposure - Book 1 of the Bijou Basin series, and the center around which all other books will revolve.
A Bijou Basin - Book 0.5 of the Bijou Basin series. This is set just weeks prior to the events of NaEx. It was my first foray into 3rd person and it didn't go well, so for now, it's been removed from Wattpad, and will soon be up on Story Origin as a free Reader Magnet.
A Discovery of BDSM - Book 1 of the Bijou Basin Book Bites - a series of short stories to novelettes surrounding the characters of BB. The first one is set 21 years prior to the events of NaEx (will be a free Reader Magnet on SO after 3/5/21).
Negative Exposure - Book 2 of the Bijou Basin series
An Exploration of BDSM - Book 2 of the Bijou Basin Book Bites. The second one is set 19 years prior to the events of NaEx.
Elemental Exposure - Currently editing Book 3 of the Bijou Basin series
An Erotic Writer's Planner - a 2021 planner for writers with a NSFW erotic theme.

In addition to everything Bijou Basin, I have written a partial first draft of a mystery, but that will have to be on another pen name. That news will come down the road, as my focus is on completing Elemental Exposure at this time.

Speaking of, how about a sneak peek? In this part (subject to small changes), Ripley's wondering how so many friends (25ish in their extended group, 15 in their "core" group) met and came to be friends.

Elemental Exposure excerpt
Chapter 08

“How about Friday the fourth? A good anniversary celebration?”

“What anniversary?” Ripley asks.

“Felicity met Donovan fifteen years ago on the third.”

My friend shakes her head in response. “That’s not what I meant, and you know it.”

“So, what do you mean?” Ripley questions, glancing between us.

I turn and smile at her. “It’s our fifteenth wedding anniversary.”

“Wow. How come I didn’t know that? And do you celebrate anniversaries when you don’t do birthdays?”

“Meh, it depends. It is the only thing that means anything to us, so this lot,” I indicate the ladies, “typically do something because I sorta brought the group together.”

“Sorta?” Felicity snorts. “No sorta about it.” The others nod, while Ripley looks baffled.

“I’ve wondered about that. I mean… There are a few things I gathered about how some of you met, but not the complete picture of how it came to be so many people and such a close nit group of friends.” She waves her hand, incorporating the others in different parts of the studio.

“Sit back then, sugar. I’ve got a story for you.”

I laugh and shake my head at Felicity. “Here we go,” I mumble, with a grin, before settling back into my seat. With Felicity telling the story, none of the rest of us will get to say anything.

That's all for me for now.

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. If you haven't yet tried my Bijou Basin series, An Exploration of BDSM is FREE on Story Origin as a Reader Magnet.

First Time Player is a sweet and hot instalove nerd romance. Wes is defying his parents' expectations to go into tech, Ana owns the best damn video game store in town. They meet at a geek convention, and the attraction is instant and undeniable. But is that hunger enough for them to break through their barriers and satisfy their cravings for connection?

Erotic Kiss by Lacey Succ’Ubus
A simple kiss from a beautiful woman couldn’t possibly get April in trouble. Not since it’s after closing and no one else is around on the second floor. But this kiss isn’t a simple peck on the lips. Instead, it’s an erotic kiss that has her craving more.

An old crush, a sexy kiss, and a night of hot, wild beginnings.

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Unleashed by Anna Myann

When Kaylan discovers her fiance’s been cheating, she throws him to the curb and heads to the local bar, The Watering Hole. She’s not looking for anything but a chance to escape one man. Then she meets Rob and Ethan. Two sizzling hot sex gods intent on devouring her. Can she handle what they’re offering?

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Taking a Chance by Tempest Buss
Iris is ready to be bold and make changes in her life. When she walks into The Watering Hole, fate steps in and gives her the perfect place to start; her best friend and heart’s desire working behind the bar. He’s tall, dark, and sexy.
It’s time to open up and see where things go.

When Iris Pennington walks back in Rory’s life, he’s ready to do whatever it takes to capture her. After a taste of what she can do, he’s ready to make her his. First, he’s going to experience one of his many fantasies with her.

It’s a night where taking a chance leads to ecstasy.

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The Bartender’s Seduction by Elise Whyles

For months Sam has gone to The Watering Hole to catch glimpses of the sexy man behind the bar. He lusts and dreams. Tonight, he’s going to take the chance. This time, Sam’s going to seduce his man before the end of the night. Will he finally get his man, or is he going home alone?