I can now say proudly that I am published. Like for reals. My book with Avon, His Darkest Hunger, comes out in April, but it’s a short time travel romance for Samhain Publishing that is officially my first release ever! BLACK LEGACY is the first in a series featuring the Black sisters. Warrior women who protect the delicate fabric of time from the nasties.
Here is an excerpt:
Frankie’s eyes shot up until they were caught, held in place with an invisible rope by the greenest, sexiest eyes she’d ever seen on a man.
Dekkar James stood a few inches from her, hands loose at his side, shirtless and ripped. His incredible torso was covered in an elaborate array of colorful tattoos that snaked up, caressing the hard abs.
Seconds turned into a long, slow silence, broken by the most devastating smile imaginable.
He didn’t speak, just held out his hand.
Frankie’s breath caught in her throat, and she felt as if she were coming apart, so intense was her body’s reaction.
She hesitated for one moment, and then her hand reached for his, a feeling of fire racing over her flesh as she made contact.
Everything faded away, and she let him lead her out the door, down yet another hallway, until the only sound was their heavy breathing. The air felt thick and it clung to her skin, like a soft caress. She glanced down to her timepiece. She had a little over an hour before the operatives from the New Order were scheduled to arrive.
She wanted to look up, but couldn’t meet his eyes. Her own pale blue orbs had stopped at the sight of the huge bulge that strained against the black of his leather.
When she did manage to raise her eyes higher, his mouth was descending, and she felt her own lips tremble in anticipation.
What the hell was wrong with her? She was on assignment for Christ sakes, and was about to break one of the most vehemently enforced rules of a Black Opal.
No fucking with a target.
His lips were firm, with just a hint of softness that gripped the edges as he opened his mouth wide, and plundered her warm wetness with his tongue. Fire erupted, hot and raging; it was immediate and all consuming.
Frankie had never in her life experienced such a kiss. It was both passionate and brutal in its intensity. She knew she was lost. There would never again be such a first kiss.
Not ever.
Sigh, first kisses are usually a scene that sticks with me. Question, who remembers their first kiss? The first one that was real, full of emotion? I do. I don’t think that memory fades for most women. Anyone want to share?
You can find Black Legacy HERE if you’re so inclined to find out what happens to Frankie and Dekkar after thier kiss!
February 5th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Can’t remember my first real kiss.
Is it wrong that I’ve kissed a lot of boys????
There are a few kisses I do still remember though from over fifteen years ago, and they are all from the same man.
February 5th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
LOL vivi! ah, no it’s not wrong at all! My first real kiss was a total wet yuckfest. It took place behind the bleachers at the ball diamond. It was spring, the snow was melting, muddy. totally remember all of that and then the big wet lips…I broke up with him the next day! haha…do you ever wonder where that man is now? or are you still acquainted?
February 5th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
My first kiss wasn’t worth remembering. He kissed like a cod. My second real kiss literally made me dizzy. I’ll never forget that feeling. It helped that I actually liked that guy.
February 5th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
LOL. I LOVE kissing, Jules. I truly believe it’s an art. Nice excerpt, and congrats once again. Still flying high, I hope.
February 5th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
My first kiss can’t have been worth remembering as I seem to have blocked it from my memory! I do remember a holiday romance with one of the best kissers ever when I was about 16 though - we literally kissed all night & it was amazing!
Just brought my copy of Black Legacy & am looking forward to reading it
I really need to invest in an e-reader though - I hate reading on my laptop LOL
February 5th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Hi Jules
Don’t remember my first, just my good first and that’s the way it should be. I bought your book yesterday. I’m so thrilled for you.
(hugs)
February 6th, 2010 at 6:30 am
@ Jess…a cod? ew…did he smell too? LOL, I’m glad your second kiss was so much better! (mine was too btw)
@Beth, when I read your note it i read it”I love Kissing jules. so thanks for that….teehee….
February 6th, 2010 at 6:31 am
@sarah, well a whole night of yummy kissing is a great memory…on holiday no less!
@Mary, you must not have had a yucky kiss…I’m sure you’d remember it…mine is remembered in minute detail….I hope you enjoy Black Legacy!
February 6th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Hi, Juliana!
What a great excerpt and congrats on your release (and being on the best seller list at MBAM!).
My first kiss was nothing like I’d read about in the books. I remember being very disappointed that lips weren’t ‘hard and demanding’. LOL. They were all smooshy and hesitant (it was both his and my first kiss!)