Cuddle Up with A Contemporary Romance Blog Hop

WELCOME TO OUR "CUDDLE UP WITH A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE" BLOG HOP!

I know there are many of blogs to visit, so I won't keep you long. I'm happy you stopped by and if you'd like a chance to win a PDF copy of my e-book, Skin Deep, an erotic contemporary novella, as well as a $15.00 Secret Cravings Publishing Gift Certificate to purchase a few new books for the summer!

All you need to do is share with me your favorite thing about summer for a chance to win! For me, I love the longer days, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables (especially tomatoes and corn!), and the smell of honeysuckle.

The contest will run through Sunday, May 19th. Winner will be announced and notified by Monday evening. Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment so I can contact you if you're a winner! Winner will be chosen by Random.org!

Be sure to visit all of the authors participating in the

event at http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/2013/05/secret-craving-publishing-contemporary.html

Here's a peek at Skin Deep ...

Emily Monroe, a statuesque high school English teacher, is convinced that getting a tattoo to cover the remnants of her brush with Morphea is the only option left to open the door to self-acceptance, allowing her to finally move on with her life after the devastating diagnosis left more than physical scars in its wake.

Rick Sutton, owner of Skin Deep, a successful tattoo shop, has his own cross to bear. Crippling guilt and the specter of unrequited justice overshadow every aspect of his life, trapping him within the haunted corridors of his heart and soul; until the day Emily walks into his shop.

Instantly, he recognizes a kindred spirit in Emily and a tenuous bond is formed. When this intimidating man offers her a glimpse into his passionate side, she is moved by what she sees and takes a leap of faith. Together they traverse the physical and emotional journey of freeing themselves of their perceived flaws, an erotic undertaking that proves to them beauty is only Skin Deep.

 

If you have a moment to watch the trailer for Skin Deep …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ

Want to read an excerpt or two … I have one Sweet and one Sexy! http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf
 

The Romance Review gave SKIN DEEP by Layla Hunter a 5 Star Review and it’s a Top Pick!

“SKIN DEEP left me speechless. It swept me away, left sweet tears in my eyes and a smile on my heart.”

“… a beautiful tale that will warm your heart and light your fire.” Michelle R

http://erotic.theromancereviews.com/viewbooksreview.php?bookid=1531

 

Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about Secret Cravings Publishing Cuddle Up with a Contemporary Romance Blog Hop!

XOXO Layla Hunter XOXO
          www.laylahunter.com

Just Desserts Blog Hop

Welcome to SCP's Just Desserts Blog Hop!

 

I am excited to share with you my grandmother's (a.k.a. Cookie Grandma) Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. She was infamous for her cooking and baking talents, and it wasn't uncommon for her to make dozens of cookies, package them up and ship them off to her grandchildren.

 

Sadly, we lost her several years ago and the untimely departure left a surreal void in our lives. We'll always have the memories of Sunday family dinners where she was only too happy to share incredible stories of her Russian heritage, along with her recipes and cooking tips, and every time we re-create one of her dishes, she continues to live on in our hearts.

 

Fortunately, she had the foresight to include this recipe in the last batch of cookies she made for her great-granddaughter and partner in crime, and it's our honor to share it with you today ...

 

Cookie Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

1 stick of butter – softened

½ cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1 ½ cups all purpose flour

2 tablespoons cocoa

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ cup chopped pecans*

 

 

Preheat over to 375 degrees

 

In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well.

 

In another bowl sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt, then add to wet ingredients and mix well.

 

Fold in chocolate chips and pecans*.

 

Using a spoon, drop cookie dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet (in whatever size you prefer), being sure to leave cookies 2 inches apart.

 

Bake 8 to 10 minutes until firm and lightly golden. Makes about 4 dozen two-inch cookies.

 

*The beauty of these cookies is the room for creativity. Don’t like pecans? Use walnuts. Don't like nuts? Add another ½ cup of chocolate chips for a super-chocolaty cookie. Sometimes she would press a Hershey’s Kiss on top or a handful of M&M’s … have fun!

 

I know there are many of blogs to visit, so I won't keep you long. I'm happy you stopped by and if you'd like a chance to win a PDF copy of my e-book, Skin Deep, an erotic contemporary novella, as well as a $25.00 Visa Gift Card to purchase the ingredients you'll need to make any of our author's delicious desserts, all you need to do is leave a comment!

The contest will run through Sunday, March 10th. Winner will be announced and notified by Monday evening. Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment so I can contact you if you're a winner! Winner will be chosen by Random.org!

Be sure to visit all of the authors participating in the

event at http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/

Here's a peek at Skin Deep ...

Emily Monroe, a statuesque high school English teacher, is convinced that getting a tattoo to cover the remnants of her brush with Morphea is the only option left to open the door to self-acceptance, allowing her to finally move on with her life after the devastating diagnosis left more than physical scars in its wake.

Rick Sutton, owner of Skin Deep, a successful tattoo shop, has his own cross to bear. Crippling guilt and the specter of unrequited justice overshadow every aspect of his life, trapping him within the haunted corridors of his heart and soul; until the day Emily walks into his shop.

Instantly, he recognizes a kindred spirit in Emily and a tenuous bond is formed. When this intimidating man offers her a glimpse into his passionate side, she is moved by what she sees and takes a leap of faith. Together they traverse the physical and emotional journey of freeing themselves of their perceived flaws, an erotic undertaking that proves to them beauty is only Skin Deep.

 

If you have a moment to watch the trailer for Skin Deep …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ
 

Want to read an excerpt or two … I have one Sweet and one Sexy! http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf

 

Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about Secret Cravings Publishing Just Desserts Blog Hop!

XOXO Layla Hunter XOXO
           www.laylahunter.com



Secret Cravings 2nd Anniversary Cruise!

 

Welcome! All aboard for Secret Cravings Publishing

2nd Anniversary Blog Hop!

Thank you for joining me on this stop of the SCP Cruise! I don't know about you, but after the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I needed this little getaway.

One of my favorite escapes when I can't go on vacation is to write! Writing allows me to go places I've always wanted to see or experience. Reading is another favorite escape of mine; when I read, I am transported to another place and time, and when I come back I am refreshed and ready to face the world.

For the most part ...*winks*

One of my favorite escapes was writing Skin Deep, my first erotic novella with SCP! Here is a little peek ...

     Emily Monroe, a statuesque high school English teacher, is convinced that getting a tattoo to cover the remnants of her brush with Morphea is the only option left to open the door to self-acceptance, allowing her to finally move on with her life after the devastating diagnosis left more than physical scars in its wake.

    Rick Sutton, owner of Skin Deep, a successful tattoo shop, has his own cross to bear. Crippling guilt and the specter of unrequited justice overshadow every aspect of his life, trapping him within the haunted corridors of his heart and soul; until the day Emily walks into his shop.

     Instantly, he recognizes a kindred spirit in Emily, and a tenuous bond is formed. When the intimidating yet teddy-bear of a man offers her a glimpse into his passionate side, she is moved by what she sees and takes a leap of faith. Together they traverse the physical and emotional journey of freeing themselves of their perceived flaws, an erotic undertaking that proves to them beauty is only Skin Deep.

If you have a moment to watch the trailer for Skin Deep …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ

Want to read an excerpt or two … I have one Sweet and one Sexy! http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf

Want to read more ... http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&products_id=10&zenid=483445c63971225f7fd1a0620785520a

MY LOCATION IS:  ALASKA

After e-mailing your answer to mailto:reviewcoordinator@secretcravingspublishing.com,

 be sure to visit the other authors participating in the SCP Cruise at http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/ 

for a chance to win ...

Grand Prize- iPad2

First place- Kindle Fire

Second Place- $50 SCP Gift Card

Third place- $25 SCP Gift Card



As a souvenir, I am going to give away a a PDF copy of my e-book, Skin Deep, an erotic contemporary novella, as well as a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Secret Cravings Publishing. For a chance to win, simply leave a comment below and share with me one of YOUR favorite travel destinations!

Be certain to leave your e-mail so I can contact you if you are a winner. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by Tuesday, January 8th!

Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about Secret Cravings Publishing 2nd Anniversary Cruise event!

XOXO Layla Hunter XOXO
www.laylahunter.com

Purrrfectly Giftastic Christmas Blog Hop

Welcome! Christmastime has always been my favorite time of the year! I love everything about it ... the cooler weather; snow; gatherings with friends, family and loved ones; sharing good food; exchanging meaningful gifts; decorating the house and the tree; the smell of woodsmoke in the air ... the list goes on.

Having a multitude of heritages (Italian, Russian, Irish, English, French and Spanish) in our family, we share several traditions during this time of year ... from St. Nicholas Day on December 6th to Eastern Orthodox Christmas in January!

I love learning about various holiday traditions so I thought this would be the perfect venue to share our own with one another.

I know there are so many of blogs to visit, so I won't keep you long. I'm happy you stopped by and if you'd like a chance to win a PDF copy of my e-book, Skin Deep, an erotic contemporary novella, as well as a $10.00 Gift Certificate to Secret Cravings Publishing, all you need to do is share with me one of your family tradition ... old or new!

The contest will run through Monday, December 17th at midnight. Winners will be announced and notified by Tuesday evening. Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment so I can contact you if you're a winner! Winners will be chosen by Random.org!

Be sure to visit all of the authors participating in the

Blog Hop at http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/

Here's an little bit about Skin Deep ...

Emily Monroe, a statuesque high school English teacher, is convinced that getting a tattoo to cover the remnants of her brush with Morphea is the only option left to open the door to self-acceptance, allowing her to finally move on with her life after the devastating diagnosis left more than physical scars in its wake.

Rick Sutton, owner of Skin Deep, a successful tattoo shop, has his own cross to bear. Crippling guilt and the specter of unrequited justice overshadow every aspect of his life, trapping him within the haunted corridors of his heart and soul; until the day Emily walks into his shop.

Instantly, he recognizes a kindred spirit in Emily, and a tenuous bond is formed. When the intimidating yet teddy-bear of a man offers her a glimpse into his passionate side, she is moved by what she sees and takes a leap of faith. Together they traverse the physical and emotional journey of freeing themselves of their perceived flaws, an erotic undertaking that proves to them beauty is only Skin Deep.

 

If you have a moment to watch the trailer for Skin Deep …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ

Want to read an excerpt or two … I have one Sweet and one Sexy! http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf

Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about Purrrfectly Giftastic Christmas Blog Hop!

XOXO Layla Hunter XOXO
           www.laylahunter.com 

Wounded Warrior Blog Hop / Christmas Is a Time for Giving

Welcome! I am honored to be participating in the Wounded Warriors Blog Hop with Secret Cravings Publishing! First and foremost, to all of our brave servicemen/women, I want to say  ...

 

Thank You!

These two simple words never feel as though they are enough considering the sacrifices made, yet simply saying them can mean so much!

I know there are many blogs to visit, so I won't keep you long. In honor of our Wounded Warriors, I am giving away several prizes including a PDF copy of my e-book, Skin Deep, an erotic contemporary novella; a $10.00 Gift Certificate to Secret Cravings Publishing; and three (3) copies of The Call of Duty, a military anthology with Secret Cravings Publishing.

All you need to do to be entered for one of these prizes is leave a comment ... but not for me.

Instead, I want all who participate to leave a comment for our beloved and brave servicemen and women. Consider this a special place to leave a message in honor of, or on behalf of a loved one, or to any of our servicemen/women in general. Take as much space as you need ... there's no limit one can put on words from the heart!

In addition to the above prizes, I will donate $30 for 30 comments to Wounded Warrior Project!

The contest will run through Sunday, December 9th and end at midnight. Winners will be announced and notified on Monday evening. Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment so I can contact you if you're a winner! Winners will be chosen by Random.org!

Be sure to visit all the Secret Cravings Publishing authors participating in the

Blog Hop at http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/

If you'd like more information about the Wounder Warrior Project, be sure to visit their website! https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=66

Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about our Wounded Warrior Blog Hop!

XOXO Layla Hunter XOXO
          www.laylahunter.com

Sweet Swap Blog Hop!

HAPPY 4th of JULY!

Welcome! I'm so glad you stopped by today on the Sweet Swap Blog Hop!

Summer is officially here and although I am, without question, a 'Winter' (I do sometimes dabble in Autumn) I find Summer has its own gifts to offer. In fact, I was able to match a few favorites to each of the five senses ... Sight, Smell, Sound, Taste and Touch.

For Sight ... Fireflies; fireworks; the explosion of flowers in bloom.

For Smell ... Honeysuckle; the scent of roses from my garden; barbeques.

For Sound ... Outdoor music festivals; birds singing; crickets at night.

For Taste ... Fresh tomatoes; sweet corn and homemade ice cream.

For Touch ... The feel of cool, green grass beneath bare feet; damp sand shifting between my toes; the velvety feel of the petals from the roses in my garden.

To be entered for a chance to win a PDF copy of my novella, Skin Deep, and a $10.00 gift certificate to Secret Cravings Publishing, all you need to do is leave a comment below, along with your e-mail, and include at least one of each of your favorite Senses of Summer!

Be sure to visit the other blogs on our Sweet Swap Blog Hop ... links below!

Dawne Prochilo
Sherry Gloag
Kathleen Ball
Front Seat Romance
Michael Charton
Lizzie Black
Jean Joachim

Layla Hunter
Secret Cravings Publishing – Every Night Erotica – XOXO Publishing
www.laylahunter.com
http://www.facebook.com/people/Layla-Hunter/1173090819
www.twitter.com/Layla_Hunter

The Romance Review gave SKIN DEEP by Layla Hunter a 5 Star Review and it’s a Top Pick!

“SKIN DEEP left me speechless. It swept me away, left sweet tears in my eyes and a smile on my heart.”

“… a beautiful tale that will warm your heart and light your fire.” Michelle R

http://erotic.theromancereviews.com/viewbooksreview.php?bookid=1531

BLURB:

Emily Monroe, a statuesque high school English teacher, is convinced that getting a tattoo to cover the remnants of her brush with Morphea is the only option left to open the door to self-acceptance, allowing her to finally move on with her life after the devastating diagnosis left more than physical scars in its wake.

Rick Sutton, owner of Skin Deep, a successful tattoo shop, has his own cross to bear. Crippling guilt and the specter of unrequited justice overshadow every aspect of his life, trapping him within the haunted corridors of his heart and soul; until the day Emily walks into his shop.

 

Instantly, he recognizes a kindred spirit in Emily, and a tenuous bond is formed. When the intimidating yet teddy-bear of a man offers her a glimpse into his passionate side, she is moved by what she sees and takes a leap of faith. Together they traverse the physical and emotional journey of freeing themselves of their perceived flaws, an erotic undertaking that proves to them beauty is only Skin Deep.

If you have a moment to watch the trailer for Skin Deep …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ

Want to read an excerpt or two … I have one Sweet and one Sexy! http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf

Skin Deep - Secret Cravings Publishing - http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/LaylaHunter.html

~ Tuesday Tales ~

Hello all! First, let me welcome you to my blog and thank you for coming by. This is my first Tuesday Tales and I am excited and nervous. I am in the company of some truly amazing authors here!

This week's theme is RED.  The color alone invokes so many images and it was hard to choose just one. Finally I opted for the beginning of a current WIP, an erotic paranormal entitled Immortal Ink, that's been sitting on the back burner for much too long.

IMMORTAL INK

“Hey, isn’t that the chick on the posters? The one that’s been missing for a coupla months? Had a weird name…Amaranth or something like that.”

“That ain’t her. Can’t be. The woman on the flyer looked like Miss High Society. This one…nah. She's a mess. Looks like a damned mummy or something wrapped in all those bandages like that. I think she's dead."

“No, I think it is her dude. Same weird ass red hair…like blood. And look at her earrings. Each one must be a coupla carats. I noticed them in her picture on the poster and wondered what they were worth.”

“Really? You look at the poster of a missing woman and wonder what her earrings are worth? You’re fucked up dude.”

******

Her skin felt as if it were on fire, burning with a searing intensity unlike anything she’d ever experienced; the pain threatening to consume her, drag her back to blissful unconsciousness.

The incessant banter of the two boys kept pulling her back to waking and Amara wanted to scream for them to shut up. The simple act of breathing hurt and the only way to escape the pain was to slip back into the blanket of darkness awaiting her. She struggled to speak.

“Shut…up…” Her voice was barely a whisper.

******

One of the boys shrieked, the shrill noise sending a jolt of searing pain through her skull.

“Shit! She’s like…alive. We should call 911 or something.”

“Fuck that! They’ll think we had something to do with this. We gotta get out of here. Pretend like we didn’t see her. Come on!”

“That’s messed up…the chick needs help man. Look at her. How about we leave and then call…hey, whatta ya doing?”

“What? She’s half-dead anyway. I can pawn these rocks for a few thousand bucks.”

“Get the hell away from her. You’ll leave evidence and shit like on those crime shows. Don’t touch anything man!”

******

Cold, unfamiliar hands brushed against her temple, moving over her ear. She wanted to scream. Leave me alone! Leave me alone! But words wouldn’t come; only a pathetic moan managed to escape dry, cracked lips.

I hope you enjoyed my contribution and please make sure to stop by Tuesday Tales to read the other stories being offered by some remarkable authors!

I'd love to hear what you thought so feel free to leave a comment!