Writing with Kristine Cayne: December 2014

Monday, December 29, 2014

Cover Reveal HANDLE WITH CARE by Kristine Cayne #pdf1

At last, the cover of Handle with Care is here! This latest story in my Six-Alarm Sexy erotic romance series continues the journey Jamie and Erica began in Aftershocks and Under His Command.

Handle with Care is an in-between novella that takes place between Everything Bared and Lover on Top. I hope you enjoy the surprises I have in store for one of romance's favorite couples.

Do you want more good news? Under His Command is on sale for only $0.99 until January 2nd, 2015, so get your copy before the price goes up! (See below for store links.)

Handle with Care (Six-Alarm Sexy, In-between Novella)

Release Date: January 6th, 2015!

So, how do you like the cover? Kudos to my fabulous cover designer Sherri at sherrybydesign.com. She worked very hard and managed to convey exactly the image I had in my head. Amazing!

More about Handle with Care

A firefighter and his submissive wife face potentially life-threatening issues on their journey into the world of BDSM.

Following a long-delayed honeymoon that saved their crumbling marriage, firefighter Dom Jamie Caldwell couldn't be happier with how his wife and submissive is taking to the lifestyle. But when a scene triggers a bad reaction and Erica doesn't use her safeword, Jamie wonders just how solid their bond truly is.

Erica is over-the-moon with her new relationship with her husband. Just months ago, they’d been on the verge of divorce, but now the future is bright—all thanks to the trust and honesty they've forged through BDSM. Everything they do is new and exciting… until it isn't. And neither one knows how to move forward after Erica’s body betrays her.

When a medical condition turns everything they know upside down, can Jamie and Erica find a way to strengthen their fragile connection?

Catch up on the rest of the series!

Aftershocks (Six-Alarm Sexy, Prequel Novella)

Under His Command (Six-Alarm Sexy, Book One)

Get it for only 99 cents until January 2nd, 2015!!

Everything Bared (Six-Alarm Sexy, Book Two)

Polar opposites—she’s kinky, he’s uptight—discover they share a taboo desire that may destroy both their futures.

Firefighter Dani Harris has always wanted a family, but doesn’t think it’s possible because of her demanding, high-stakes career. Her sex life is as high-adrenaline as her job, and that’s just one more thing that makes her unsuitable to be a wife and mother. Her secret kink—exhibitionism—has gotten in the way of more than one relationship. Will she ever find a man who not only shares her wild fantasies, but loves her for them?

Burdened with ensuring the success of the struggling family business, William Caldwell IV needs a wife suited for a CEO—one with money and connections, who can manage his busy social life and raise their 2.5 children. He’s got everything all mapped out, but when he meets Dani, a woman who’s nothing but every kind of wrong, she taps into desires he’s only half-recognized and long-suppressed. Suddenly his carefully crafted five-year plan feels as confining as a straightjacket.

As Dani and Will’s sexual experimentation escalates, they test the limits of polite society by baring all and risking exposure—an exposure that could cost them their reputations and careers.

See you all next week for the release of Handle with Care!

Thank you!
~Kristine

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Award-winning #erotic #romance UNDER HIS COMMAND is on #sale for only #99CENTS until 1/2/2015! #pdf1 #romhero

In 10 days, Jamie and Erica's award-winning story, begun in AFTERSHOCKS and UNDER HIS COMMAND, continues in HANDLE WITH CARE (to be released on 1/6/2015).

Catch up on this "emotionally gripping, sensual, and vulnerable" story now. Until January 2, 2015, UNDER HIS COMMAND will be sale priced at only $0.99!

UNDER HIS COMMAND

Get it for only 99 cents until January 2nd, 2015!!

If you enjoy award-winning light-BDSM stories, then this is a great time to pick up a copy of Under His Command!

Winner - Best Erotica - 2013 eFestival of Words Best of the Independent eBook Awards
Winner - Best BDSM Romance - 2012 Sizzling Awards
Finalist - Best Erotica Work - 2012 RONE (Reward of Novel Excellence) Awards
Finalist - Best Erotic Short - 2013 International Digital Awards (OKRWA)
Nominee - Best Indie Erotic Romance - 2013 Indie Romance Convention - Readers Choice Awards
Nominee - Best Indie BDSM - D/s - 2013 Indie Romance Convention - Readers Choice Awards

Description

Under His Command (Six-Alarm Sexy, Book One)

A firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust—and the sexual submission—of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways.

After an explosive one-night stand results in pregnancy, Jamie Caldwell is thrilled to marry the perfect foil to his Dom side. But when his submissive wife starts cringing every time he gives a command, Jamie shackles his dark desires. A bout of rough, frenzied reunion sex makes him wonder if now he should free the Dom he’s kept in chains and teach Erica the joys of submission and sexual surrender.

Erica Caldwell secretly loved every sinful thing Jamie did to her on their first night together. However, terrified she’ll become a codependent doormat like her mother, she repeatedly rejects Jamie’s dominance, despite craving the kind of release only he can give her—the release that comes from yielding to Jamie’s every demand.

Hoping that the trust required by BDSM will help them rebuild their faith in each other, Jamie and Erica embark on a journey of sexual exploration. But is it too late to repair their crumbling marriage?

A Snippet

Something soft and cool slid over her eyes. “What’s this?” she asked, reaching for it.

“Shh… It’s just a blindfold. To heighten your senses.”

Like she needed her senses heightened? He’d already taken her places she’d never been. “I’m not sure about—”

His hand smacking her butt cheek completely derailed her train of thought. “Did you just slap me?”

“That was a spank. Now turn around.” He tied the scarf over her eyes, plunging her into darkness.

She really should resist, tell him to stop. Something. But she didn't “Okay. Why should I let you spank me?” she asked. So far this night had been like nothing she’d expected. Jamie was skilled and unpredictable. And she was genuinely curious.

“Because you love it.”

Another smack, this one a little harder, had her trembling. “See how wet you are? How good it feels?” he said.

He was so right.

Other Books in the Six-Alarm Sexy Series

Aftershocks (Six-Alarm Sexy, Prequel Novella)

Everything Bared (Six-Alarm Sexy, Book Two)

Two polar opposites—she’s kinky, he’s uptight—discover they share a taboo desire that may destroy both their futures.

Happy Reading!

Thank you!
~Kristine

Friday, December 19, 2014

What to Read After FSOG: The Gemstone Collection (WTRAFSOG Book 9) is here!!! #SALE #99CENTS #GIVEAWAY #Amazon Giftcards #books #ebooks

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What to Read After FSOG: The Gemstone Collection (WTRAFSOG Book 9)

What to Read After Fifty Shades of Grey (#WTRAFSOG) began as a Facebook page created by Summer Daniels dedicated to helping book lovers discover great reads after FSoG. The page has grown in popularity and now has over 90,000 followers!

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A firefighter desperate to save his failing marriage earns the trust--and the sexual submission--of his controlling wife in the most pleasurable of ways. Under His Command by Kristine Cayne

Hanna is a small town girl working a mundane job at the local coffee shop. Twenty-two years old, broke and living an uneventful life, Hanna is officially in a rut. Then a car accident brings rocker Bo Savage into her coffee shop and into her life. The Rock Star and The Girl From the Coffee Shop by Terry Towers

John Mathews works hard and plays even harder. When he finds a new passion in the sensual warmth of Greece, he discovers that one lust-filled weekend of romance is just not enough. With Shayla’s past catching up to her and an anonymous threat to her future, can she and John make a lifetime together? Shayla’s Story by Beverly Preston

Krista Michaels’ dating life has been non-existent since her divorce a year before. When her best friend steps in and declares it’s time for a night out at the newest May/December hang-out, The Gentleman’s Club, Krista enters a whole new world and lays eyes on a man who leaves her speechless. Unforgettable by Lacey Wolfe

Blaine Grant returns home with secrets and a past she'd like to forget. She's missed out on so much and those she loves wonder how long she'll stick around this time. The one person who sees through her facade is longtime friend Randy Hughes. Now that Blaine's back home, he finally reveals how he feels. The Key to My Heart by Nikki Lynn Barrett

Connor is trying to open a restaurant in Serendipity, Texas, where Jessie is trying to keep alive a struggling goat cheese business. When his cheese supplier flakes out on him, he needs a new cheese maker, but she is a little trigger happy since her ex-boyfriend has started stalking her. Chef’s Delight by Anne Conley

Five years ago, vampires came out of hiding and took over the world. It was meant to be a quick enslavement but it turned into a bloody battle that brought humanity to the brink of extinction. Isabelle Bryant is one of the “lucky” survivors --and she’s tired of it. So she’s devised a plan: find the king of the vampires and drive a stake through his heart. City of The Fallen by Diana Bocco

No emotions, no entanglements...just sex. Jocelyn Pearson and Ian Baird agree their affair will end in thirty days. The closer the end date looms, they start to question if it's possible to walk away. They'll have to come to terms of what they've become or stick to their original agreement. Under His Kilt by Melissa Blue

When Connie Raymond gets a hold of DoMINion, a real-life simulation game, she learns how quickly art, rather computers, imitate life … not to mention other things. Sex with animated characters, a video-enhanced BSDM dungeon - Pac-Man never had it so good! Love’s Dominion by Leigh Ellwood

Carmela Keyes runs the apartment complex with fun and sex games but despite her curious nature, she never partakes in the Manor’s Saturday key parties. In this “pilot” episode Carmela is trying to find a sex mate, but with her own private laundry day party. Clothing prohibited. Laundry Day by Keira Kohl

Join Summer on her journey of sexual self-discovery; a well written, intelligent and sexy series about the beginning of her sensual, sultry love affair with life, and all the joys of being a woman. Summer's Journey by WTRAFSOG founder Summer Daniels

GIVEAWAY!!!

To celebrate our release, we're having a huge giveaway with three individual prize packages.

Pack One: $25 Amazon Gift Card, Paperback from Anne Conley, 7 ebooks

Pack Two: $10 Amazon Gift Card, Paperback from Diana Bocco, 7 ebooks (open international)

Pack Three: $10 Amazon Gift Card, Mug, 7 ebooks

To enter: Click on the link below to fill out the rafflecopter! Contest ends on 12/28.

https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/eef4ee4b744/

Thank you for joining the celebration!
~Kristine

Friday, December 12, 2014

2014 Holiday #Giveaway: A Few of Our Favorite Things #Kindle #Fire #ebooks #AReads

Hello readers! Welcome to the Addictive Reads Holiday Giveaway!!

The authors of Addictive Reads have once again joined together to offer readers a great holiday event. We each have blogs in which we're talking about our favorite things. Even better, many of us are giving away individual prizes in addition to the big group prize (yes, it's a Kindle Fire!). So here goes!

10 of My Favorite Holiday Things

1. Holiday parties! I love getting together with family and friends, in small or large gatherings, to talk and be merry. We get so busy during the year and lose touch with people. The holidays give us a chance to rekindle old friendships.

2. Marshmallow Santas - I love those little Russel Stover marshmallow Santas! Especially the ones with caramel in them. Yumm.

3. Walking at night when there are just a few snowflakes falling and everyone has their Christmas lights on. The sky is so bright; it looks almost like daytime, but much prettier since everything twinkles.

4. Christmas trees - I have ornaments of all kinds. Some were made by my kids when they were little. Others were gifts. All are special to me. I'll add some photos once I get them out of the box. No, my tree still isn't decorated as I write this blog. Shame on me.

5. Holiday treats - my mother makes the best holiday treats. Two of them are my favorites: my grandmother's molasses cookies and peanut butter chocolate balls. The latter are especially sinful!

6. Christmas songs - I'm not one of those people who starts listening to Christmas music as soon as the plates are cleared on Thanksgiving Day. However, I do enjoy listening to Christmas music when I'm doing Christmasy things like wrapping presents, baking, and of course, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

I particularly enjoy this version of Mary Did You Know by Pentatonix.

7. Christmas movies - yes, I know most are sappy Hallmark movies, but that's what we need at this time of the year. Give me a feel-good HEA during the holidays, and I'm a happy camper! I have so many favorites - maybe I should have done a top ten favorite Christmas movie post. Hmm... maybe I will. :)

Elf is actually one of my favorite holiday movies. It's hilarious!

8. Christmas romances - I don't have a single favorite Christmas romance novel. I just love the genre. Every year, I make sure to read a few. They are always so much fun, and of course, since I read romance, they always end well.

9. Children's Christmas story - my favorite children's Christmas story is by far The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. I love Dr. Seuss, and so I loved reading this one to my kids. Honestly, they were just the excuse. I know I was really reading it for myself. LOL.

10. Spending Christmas Day in pajamas, drinking hot chocolate and watching Christmas movies with my husband and kids!

Kindle Fire Giveaway!!!

The authors of Addictive Reads are offering you, our fabulous readers, a giveaway where you have the chance to win a Kindle Fire HD 7 pre-loaded with over 30 of our novels, novellas, and short stories (an approx. retail value of $239). You can find out what’s included in our Holiday post. There’s something for everyone!

We’re also offering up $50, $20, and $15 gift cards as prizes. The winners will be able to choose to receive their gift cards from Amazon, iTunes, B&N, or Google Play. (Note: Winners for the gift cards will be selected from world wide entries. Unfortunately due to the cost of shipping overseas, the grand prize will be limited to U.S. entries only.)

How to enter?

Fill out the rafflecopter at this link: http://www.addictivereads.com/events/2014-holiday-event/

My Giveaway

For my personal giveaway, I'm offering two lucking winners one ebook to be chosen from any of my books. The winner can chose from my single titles below, or they can chose one of the bundles that I'm in. You can see them on my website: kristinecayne.com

How to enter?

1. Join my New Releases mailing list: http://www.kristinecayne.com/Newsletter.html - Tell me what name or email address you used.

2. Tell me which book you would like to win and why.

3. Answer both questions in a blog comment below. Good luck!

What do I do now?

Keep hopping!!

Happy Reading!
~Kristine

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