The Sultry Sirens

The Sultry Sirens is a new author group dedicated to celebration of quality romance and erotic fiction. The Sultry Sirens are:

Bonnie Clarke
Eliza Gayle
Skyler Grey
Kayleigh Jamison
Savannah Jordan
HS Kinn
Sabrina Luna
Katrina Strauss
Cheri Valmont
Emma Wildes


Stay in touch with some great authors, read hot excerpts, learn about new releases in advance, interact with other readers...and just plain have fun!

The first One Hundred (100) members to join will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win prizes including your choice of titles by Sabrina Luna, Emma Wildes, Kayleigh Jamison, Katrina Strauss, and more!

Sign up now! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sultrysirens/

Join Me In The Romance Room!

Hey everyone,

For the next two weeks, I will be a featured author at The Romance Room, along with fellow Sexy historical author Emma Wildes. We'll be posting excerpts, answering questions, and giving away some goodies. The festivities are all part of gearing up for the big event, a visit from New York Times Bestselling Author, Teresa Medeiros. (If you dont' know her, she's one of Sherrilyn Kenyon's favorite authors. 'Nuff said.)

I hope to see you all there!

-Kayleigh

Joyfully Reviewed loves Leading Her to Heaven!

That's right, Leading Her to Heaven gets another kick-ass review from Joyfully Reviewed. Talia says:

"Leading Her To Heaven was marvelous. Fully caught up in the political unrest of the time period in which this novel is set, I found myself cheering for both Blair and Susanna from the sidelines. Their mutual love and caring for each other set me aflame in its intensity. I thought they were well suited and I loved watching Blair fall under the essence that was Susanna. Having never read Kayleigh Jamison before, I wasn't sure what to expect. I can honestly say that Leading Her To Heaven is sensual, well written, and as a historical romance, one of the best books I have read in a long time."

4 Hearts for Leading Her to Heaven!

4 Hearts for Leading Her to Heaven

Susan of Loves Romance & More says: "This reader would highly recommend LEADING HER TO HEAVEN for those who enjoy their romances set in Scotland. The author pulls the reader into her story from the get-go. With a charming lead couple, great supporting characters, and an action-packed storyline – this was an all-around winner!"

JERR Gives Leading Her to Heaven 4 Stars

Title: Leading Her To Heaven
Author: Kayleigh Jamison
Publisher: Aphrodite’s Apples Press
Publisher URL: www.aphroditesapples.com
ISBN: N/A
Reviewer: Ginny Kon
Rating: 4 Stars
Heat level: O

Just when Lady Susanna Cavendish thought that she was safe from Court intrigue by rusticating in the country, King Henry, to forge a political union with Scotland, went and married her off to a barbarian Scot! Blair Ruthven had the advantage, however, of at least knowing that his bride is of fine face, rather than an old crone like the rest of his clan is expecting. Overcoming ages-old prejudices and their failure to communicate with each other are the least of their problems. There is someone with a decades-old grudge, and another with vengeance in his mind, against the seemingly star-crossed lovers.

Lady Susanna is mercurial in temperament. One minute she is the shy bluestocking innocent, the next minute a spitfire who can curse like a salty tongued sailor. Although Susanna was sheltered from Henry VIII’s immoral court, she was not completely ignorant of it. Well-read, beautiful, and can hold her own with the rest of them are always admirable traits in a heroine. However, in this case, she was a bit too feisty in certain parts that I wanted to avert my eyes from Susanna’s disastrous decisions. But she’s still splendid in all her spirited glory. And Blair complements her very well. A hardened and very noble warrior/assassin, he even avoids casual sex because his playboy brother more than makes up for it by siring sons all over the village! Put Susanna and Blair together, and there is the expected combustible sex – a little BDSM doesn’t hurt either! The sex was great, and there are even some surprises in store for the average historical fan. The story was well paced to keep me interested, with one development after another. The scenes flowed well despite the fact that (or maybe because) there were multiple villains. Even Blair’s brother was likeable in his promiscuity. I can see another story with this redeemable playboy! I only hope Ms Jamison will oblige her new fan.

Ebook Piracy - Just Say No!

It's a shame, folks, that my first post of substance in a long while has to be on such an unpleasant subject. But I think it important enough to come out of my hibernation (induced by much studying for finals) and drop a few words.

Copying, redistributing, or reselling ebooks in any way, shape, or form, is illegal. It is a violation of copyright no different than sharing MP3s, dvds, or movies. It was brought to the attention of EPIC (Electronically Published Internet Connection, of which I am a member) that there are a number of sites on the Internet proclaiming to sell "used" copies of ebooks. There's no such thing as a "used" ebook, my friends. If you want the book, buy it from the publisher or an authorized seller such as Fictionwise or Mobipocket. If you're looking to buy a used book, go to a book store and pick up a used print copy.

These "resellers" are appearing, for the most part, in the form of WordPress blogs, which post a list of books and a PayPal link for payment. If you're unsure as to the validity of a seller, go directly to the publisher's website, and purchase from them, or contact them and ask if that person is an authorized distributor of the book.

Several months ago I blogged about people selling ARCs on Ebay. This is basically the same thing. Authors will get no royalties from the sale of a "used" ebook. This isn't even the free sharing of pirated work, this is one person making money off another's work. You may think, oh, who cares? Well, I care. I'm not making thousands of dollars from my writing. I'm not even making hundreds of dollars. Don't mistinterpret: I don't write for the money. If I never make another dime from my work, I'll still write. It's as much as necessity for me as breathing. But to see someone else profit from my blood, sweat, and tears is absolutely infuriating.

Please do your part to stop ebook piracy. If you come across a "reseller", contact the author and let them know or, if you're so inclined, contact the site administrator (such as WordPress) and inform them of what you've found. Since this information broke just this morning, two sites have been shut down by WordPress. Your watchful eye can and will make a difference.

Twelve Sexy Days of Christmas!

Sexy Author's Twelve Sexy Days of Christmas Contest
We all know about the 12 days of Christmas song, but really how much fun can a partridge in a pear tree be? Although there is something to be said for lords a leaping and ladies dancing.
So we SAWA's thought that we'd have our own 12 days of Christmas, with a naughty twist. On each of the days listed below, send an email before midnight CST with your answer to the question listed for the day. The names of those who correctly answer that day's question will go into a special sexy hat and one lucky winner will be drawn. Now, your answers don't have to be true – but they do have to be sexy! Be careful to pay attention to the date for each question, naughty boys and girls who enter on the wrong day will be disqualified. Also, because of the weekends being BIG shopping days, the contest only runs on weekdays.

You can enter one day, or you can enter every day, or just enter the ones that catch your fancy. Just play nice and send in only ONE entry per day, and it must be to the question of that day. : )

Make sure your subject line shows which day you are sending the answer in for, like this: Tuesday, December 5th. And if you would, copy and paste the question before answering it. We'd hate to get mixed up and not know which question you were answering.

Each day someone will win! And who knows, you might inspire a story idea or two. : )

As a bonus, everyone who enters will be included in a special drawing closer to Christmas. The more times you play, the better the chance you'll have of winning this fabulous prize!

Have fun crafting your answers, and send them to
sexyauthors @ yahoo.com
(no spaces!)

Week 1: Days 1 - 5

Monday, December 4th: On the first day of the sexy contest, your true love gave to you what favored genre of erotic romance?
Winner will receive: Masquerade vol. 1 – with stories by Kayleigh Jamison and Jamie Hill

Tuesday, December 5th: On the second day of the sexy contest, your true love gave you what favorite lingerie outfit?
Winner will receive: Bedtime Tales by Michelle Houston

Wednesday, December 6th: On the third day of the sexy contest, you asked your true love for what naughty toy(s)?
Winner will receive: Secret Santa by Jamie Hill

Thursday, December 7th: On the fourth day of the sexy contest, your true love took you to what romantic place to make love?
Winner will receive: Erotic Fantasy - with stories by Jude Mason, D Musgrave & Michelle Houston

Friday, December 8th: On the fifth day of the sexy contest, your true love bound you with what item?
Winner will receive: Foxy! By D Musgrave

Aphrodite's Apples Holiday Contest!

Aphrodite's Apples' Holiday Giveaway!
Stuff your stocking with homemadegoodies by our own fabulous authors!

Handmade Bath Salts by Sabrina Luna
Czech glass jewelry set made by HS Kinn
Herbal tea blended by Kayleigh Jamison
Money Doll handsewn by Katrina Strauss
Aphrodite's Apples gift certificates
And much, much more!

Just buy any two Aphrodite's Apples titlesduring the month of December and forward your receipt to:contest @ aphroditesapples.com and you're eligible to win!Pics coming soon!For more information visit:http://www.aphroditesapples.com/

Chat Tonight!

Aphrodite's Apples Live Chat
Date: Monday, December 4th
Time: 9 PM EST
Where: The Romance Studio
URL: http://www.theromancestudio.com/chat.php

As always, we'll be discussing our latest projects and giving away a few goodies!Hope to see you there! :)

Another Great Review for Svetkavista

AORAAG has given Svetkavista 4.43/5, which they tell me is the highest score any novel has received on their site thus far. Here's what the reviewer had to say:

"Rarely does a novel come along with the ability to capture passion and pain, honesty and love so comlpletely. Sensuous, heartfelt and truly beautiful, Svetkavista is one of the best romance reads of the year.

Ms Jamison has managed to create the world of the Romanian Gypsy tribes in brilliant, loving detail. Peppered liberally with the language of the Rom, the storyline is well developed and intriguing, leaving the reader emotionally connected at all times.

Her characters are strong and easy to identify with. Each one is unique and startlingly real.
Breshin with his bravado and haunted past, Papusza, tragic in her longing for the son she has lost, and love she cannot have, and Karina, innocent yet hopeful… all of them endeared themselves to me from the first few pages.

A member of the more rigid Argentari tribe, Karina answers her hearts longing and secretly dances with her lifelong friend Papusza, a member of the lively and funloving Lăutari tribe. Uwittingly, she also catches the eye of the handsome and roguish Breshin, their gifted violinist.
Twenty-three, and unwed because of her obvious mixed heritage, Karina despairs of ever finding a husband. Ultimately, love does find her and fulfils her beyond her wildest dreams, though nearly to her destruction.

The love scenes are romantic and passionate, but the reader should note that there are some f/f and f/m/f elements. Overall, the sex is pleasingly hot and varied.

Svetkavista is so sublime, I found myself wishing it would continue on and on. It is most definitely a must read, not only for the historical romance fan, but for anyone who enjoys an intoxicatingly good story."

CONTEST: Win a Celtic Posey Ring

Win a Celtic posey ring, similar to the one Susanna receives in Leading Her to Heaven ! The ring is engraved with the words "cuirle mo choide", Gaelic for "pulse of my heart".


To be entered in the contest, all you have to do is buy one electronic copy of Leading Her to Heaven, and email me a copy of the receipt ( kayleigh.jamison AT gmail DOT com). One winner will be drawn, at random, at the end of the month.

If you purchased the novel already, and entered my last contest, you are automatically entered into this one as well, no need to email me again.


As the eldest daughter of an English earl, Lady Susanna Cavendish has led a sheltered life of privilege and leisure. Growing up in the shadow of Henry VIII, a ruler infamous for his political and romantic machinations, Susanna is content to stay in the countryside with her books and imagination, hoping to avoid the notice of the lecherous King. She has been taught that her northern cousins, the Scots, are barbaric heathens with no regard for culture or civilization.

Notorious warrior Blair Ruthven is laird of the fiercest clan in Scotland Born into a society rife with blood feuds and an engrained hatred for the English, Blair learns at an early age that trust and love do little more than damn and disappoint. When he agrees to marry Susanna at the behest of his own sovereign, he never expects to be attracted to her, much less fall into a passionate love affair.
Forced into marriage by feuding kings in order to forge a political union between their countries, Blair and Susanna must learn to find peace between themselves as they battle ages-old prejudices—and vie for one another's hearts.

Chat With Me All Week!

A Week Loop Chat with the Authors of Aphrodite's Apples Press!
This Coming Week - October 30th thru November 5th
At the Weekly Author Spotlight Yahoo! Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Weekly_Author_Spotlight_Group/

Excerpts & Special Giveaways All Week Long!

Includes a SPELLBOUND and Paranormal Excerpt Chat on Halloween Day
and MASQUERADE Authors Loop Chat on Friday, November 3rd!

Thriving Love Stories! Genre Busting Romances! This is NOT your mother's romance novel...So if you're ready, TAKE A BITE!

Aphrodite's Apples Authors Include:Adrianne Brennan, CJ England, Candice Gilmer, Skyler Grey, Jamie Hill, Michelle Houston, H.S. Kinn, Kayleigh Jamison, Savannah Jordon, Sabrina Luna, Jude Mason, Ivana Peters, Angela Skaggs, Alisha Steele, Katrina Strauss, L.A. Taylor, Nikki Watson and Emma Wildes

So come join the authors of Aphrodite's Apples!
October 30th thru November 5th
Weekly Author Spotlight Yahoo! Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Weekly_Author_Spotlight_Group/

Another Review for Svetkavista

"Svetkavista by Kayleigh Jamison is a wonderful novel of love and revenge. Ms. Jamison’s beautifully written and researched tale grabbed me at the start and wouldn’t let go. The characters are brilliantly written and their reactions to situations are very real and emotional.
I highly recommend Svetkavista to lovers of historical novels."
-Amelia, Joyfully Reviewed

Full Review.

Supplicant

Lifted up
held down,
locked in oblivion,
elusive release to seek the
Ties that bind,
abrade the skin
Free the mind.

Cold steel and warm breath
That erotic glide,
parting flesh
Rolling heat
down soft thighs, released
Fueling the inner beast
Mutual satisfaction
hunger satisfied.

Razor wire strung
Through barren streets
displayed, perfected.
Crafted for your private collection
Wings spread wide
your prized possession.
submissive
Sublime.

In darkness you found me,
And in surrender I died
Longing to become
your sacrosanct angel,
my heart was lost,
my broken soul not restored
but instead - crucified.

Did you come to me
or did I lure you here?
I fear to want to know.
Before I get lost again
I'll cling to your warmth,
let desire grow.
Tear me up,
Tease me purple, while we hide.
I'll bite my tongue
and with crimsoned lips
paint you red inside.
I'll spread you atop me
Onyx across Porcelain
We'll crash together
`till we become marble,
and when it's over?
We're left Alone
Again.

Another Rave Review for Leading Her to Heaven

This review made me cry. I love this chick!!

"...I first learned of Leading Her to Heaven when the author, Kayleigh Jamison, posted an excerpt to a Yahoo Group I am a member of. The excerpt she posted that day captured my interest immediately and I began counting the days until the book’s release date. When that day finally came, I bought it and read the entire book in on evening, reluctant to put it down until the end. The excerpt I had read was fantastic, but the whole book was phenomenal!
The author has created an almost perfect role model in heroine Susanna, a woman who is very progressive and learned for her time. In addition, she is strong, caring, and just with a delicious wit. That said, Susanna makes some questionable choices at times, which serves to keep her character believable rather than iconic. After all, who of us always makes the right choices? These flaws ensure Susanna is a woman we can readily identify with.
Blair makes his share of mistakes as well, but all along we are allowed omniscience to each of the lead characters thoughts, and see that his mistakes were made with the purest of motivations. Knowing his heart makes him absolutely endearing and our heart breaks with his as he searches for a way to make his intended bride, Susanna, fall in love with him as deeply as he has for her.
Jamison carries us through a range of emotions throughout the story, at times inciting laughter and other bringing us to tears with the depth of these characters commitment and sacrifice. While there is some non-sexual violence in the story, it is never gratuitous, and serves to further the story appropriately.
I will remember Blair and Susanna for a long time, and re-read their story time and time again..."

A Five Cup Review for Leading Her to Heaven

Coffee Time Romance has given Leading Her to Heaven 5 Cups!


"This book is a hot and exciting ride! While Susanna is the epitome of a young lady, her rebellious parts, the parts that like to cuss and enjoy sex, make her very endearing. Blair is the typical man without a clue when it comes to women. I loved reading about his reactions to her more rebellious parts, which it turns out is one of the reasons he falls in love with her. The sex is blistering hot! The secondary characters provide a great foil for this couple and make the story that much more fun as they increase the emotional tension. I highly recommend this book!"

Regina Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books

Join the authors of Aphrodite's Apples tonight at The Romance Studio! We'll be discussing our upcoming Halloween anthology, Spellbound - Tales of Mischief & Mayhem!

October 9th, Monday9 PM EST
The Romance Studio
http://www.theromancestudio.com/chat.php

From here on out, Aphrodite's Apples is scheduled at 9 pm EST on the first Monday of every month at TRS. So mark November 6th, December 4th, etc at same time, same place! ;)

Leading Her to Heaven Now Available!

As the eldest daughter of an English earl, Lady Susanna Cavendish has led a sheltered life of privilege and leisure. She has been taught that her northern cousins, the Scots, are barbaric heathens with no regard for culture or civilization.

Notorious warrior Blair Ruthven is laird of the fiercest clan in Scotland Born into a society rife with blood feuds and an engrained hatred for the English, Blair learns at an early age that trust and love do little more than damn and disappoint. When he agrees to marry Susanna at the behest of his own sovereign, he never expects to be attracted to her, much less fall into a passionate love affair.

Forced into marriage by feuding kings in order to forge a political union between their countries, Blair and Susanna must learn to find peace between themselves as they battle ages-old prejudices—and vie for one another's hearts.
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Masquerade Volume One, Available!

One day to indulge your most decadent fantasies
Once a year, Arcadia Island hosts the Masquerade Ball. A few select are invited by the Gods to fulfill their their wildest dreams...

The Golden Lioness
Trista Vine's has been invited to the infamous Masquerade Ball hosted by the greek gods on Mt. Olympus. After choosing her favorite god to bring her fantasy to life, will Trista find herself wanting to remain behind or will she realize that reality can be a much better place?

About the Author: Skyler Grey is a fourth generation Floridian who loves to share her endless imagination of fantasies with her readers who, like herself, love to escape if only for a little while into a world of love, danger and adventure!

Caging Kat
An infamous art thief, Kaitlin has grown bored with her low-profile, high-income lifestyle. Ares, Greek God of War, has had his eye on the feisty Kat for some time. Can he win her over with only one night to tame her wild heart? Can he get what he's always wanted by fulfilling her deepest desires?

About the Author: A writer and musician at an early age, Ms. Jamison wrote her first novella at the age of seven, and first picked up a violin at eight. With a Bachelors degree in English and Philosophy and a Certification in Legal Studies, Ms. Jamison spends her days attending law school and her nights immersed in the rich fantasy worlds of her imagination. Her debut novel, Svetkavista, is available now from Aphrodite's Apples Press.

Water Lily
Lillian Worth isn't familiar with the god Poseidon, but to her amazement, he knows plenty about her. He's been keeping an eye on her for some time before inviting her to the Masquerade Ball at Plantation House on Arcadia Island. There, her wildest fantasies can come true, and Lillian discovers all about Poseidon and a life she never imagined possible.

About the Author: Jamie Hill was born and raised in the Midwest, where she still lives with her husband and two sons. An avid reader, she grew up with Nancy Drew and graduated to mysteries with a touch of romance. She enjoys writing romantic suspense and short stories with erotic and paranormal elements. Please visit Jamie's website at http://www.jamiehill.biz/ for more information.

Stay With Me
Dionysos, the Greek God of Decadence is feeling dissatisfied, edgy...bored. After 3000 years he's seen it all and done it all. Stay With Me is a tale of new love, and new beginnings, for even the most jaded of immortals.

About the Author: Where the prairies meet the Rockies, in beautiful Alberta, Canada, is where you’ll find Ms. Steele; along with her patient husband, and her two attention deprived sons. “When the writing muse calls,” Alisha explains, “she simply must be heeded.” Ms. Steele's novel, The Summoner, is coming in 2007 from Aphrodite's Apples.