tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30066975624217119882024-02-20T03:37:19.758-05:00Layla HunterLayla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-68588186737989729972014-01-14T00:00:00.000-05:002014-01-14T00:00:04.059-05:00Secret Cravings Winter Wonderland Blog Event<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Times; font-size: large;"></span></strong> Thank you for joining me on this stop of the Winter Wonderland Blog Hop celebrating SCP's 3rd Anniversay! I've been a proud member of the award winning SCP family since it's inception and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else! This <em>is</em> my home away from home that I share with over 250 fellow authors, and more than 900 books! I hope you'll spend a little time with us!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After e-mailing your answer to </span><a href="mailto:reviewcoordinator@secretcravingspublishing.com"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">mailto:reviewcoordinator@secretcravingspublishing.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">,</span> </span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">First place- Kindle Fire HDX</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Second Place- $50 SCP Gift Card</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Third place- $25 SCP Gift Card</span></strong></div>
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For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated with the intricate and delicate beauty of the snowflake! Over the years I have collected photos and books and read more about this crystalline miracle than I care to admit and along the way I discovered Wilson A. "Snowflake" Bentley.<br />
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I am sure you have heard the phrase 'no two snowflakes are alike' but did you know that Wilson Bentley made this discovery in the small rural town of Jericho, Vermont in 1885 when he became the <strong>first</strong> person to photograph a snow crystal (aka snowflake). Over his lifetime he photographed over 5000 of them earning the nickname "Snowflake Bentley."<br />
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For more information on Wilson Bentley, visit the official "Snowflake Bentley" website at <a href="http://snowflakebentley.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">http://snowflakebentley.com</span>/</a>.<br />
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In the spirit of celebrating, I'm hosting a contest of my own. For a chance to win a <strong><em>PDF copy of my e-books </em></strong><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=10" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><em>Skin Deep</em></span></strong></a><em><span style="color: blue;">, </span>an erotic contemporary novella , </em><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=33&products_id=624" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><em><strong>Whisper Sweet Nothings</strong></em></span></a><em><strong>,</strong></em> <em>an erotic Weekend Getaway<strong>, as well as a $25.00 Gift Certificate to </strong></em><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><em><strong>Secret Cravings Publishing</strong></em></span></a>, simply leave a comment below sharing your <strong>favorite</strong> activity in the snow. <br />
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If you've never seen snow (heaven forbid), then share what you <em><strong>would</strong></em> love to do if you found yourself in the snow!<br />
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<strong>Be certain to leave your e-mail so I can contact you if you are a winner. </strong>The winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified no later than February 4th!<br />
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Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about Secret Cravings Publishing 3rd Anniversary Winter Wonderland Blog Event! The more the merrier!<br />
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XOXO <span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Layla Hunter</strong></em></span> XOXO<br />
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Welcome! I am honored to be participating in the 2nd Wounded Warriors Blog Hop with Secret Cravings Publishing! First and foremost, to all of our brave servicemen/women, </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><em><strong>T</strong></em><em><strong>hank You!</strong></em></span></span></div>
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These two simple words <em>never</em> feel as though they are enough considering the sacrifices made, yet saying them can mean so much! <br />
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<strong>But I think you'll agree with me that we need to do more. </strong><em>Thank you</em> is a good place to start but whether we choose to volunteer with one of the many organizations dedicated to helping our heroes, at home or abroad, I feel we honor their sacrifices by giving of ourselves <em>anywhere</em> in our community.<br />
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<strong>I am going to pledge <em>at least</em> 8 to 10 hours per month,</strong> volunteering and giving back! Just imagine what we could accomplish if everyone donated at least an hour, no less ten or more ...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> * Two (2) </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">PDF copies of my e-book,<strong><em> </em></strong><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=products_all&filter_author=27&zenid=a53b20a022ea856360130ce50d489a91" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="color: #cc0000;">Skin Deep</span></em></strong></a><em><span style="color: purple;">,</span></em> an erotic contemporary novella; </span></span></span><br />
* Two (2) PDF copies of my erotic short story, <u><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=products_all&filter_author=27&zenid=a53b20a022ea856360130ce50d489a91" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Whisper Sweet Nothings</span></strong></em></a></u>; and <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">A</span></span></span>ll you need to do to be entered for one of these prizes is l</span><span style="font-size: large;">eave a comment ...</span> <strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><em>but not for me.</em></span></strong> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instead, I want all who participate to leave a comment for our brave and beloved 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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will print out the comments and include them in letters I am sending through Soldier's Angels!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In addition to the above prizes, I will donate at least $30 for 30 comments to </span><a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=66" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Wounded Warriors Project</span></strong></a><span style="font-size: large;"> but this year, I'll donate up to $100 for 100 comments!</span><br />
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The contest will run through Monday, November 11th and end at midnight. Winners will be announced and notified on Tuesday. <strong>Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment</strong> so I can contact you if you're a winner! Winners will be chosen by Random.org!<br />
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If you'd like more information about the Wounded Warrior Project, be sure to visit their website! <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=66"><span style="color: #cc0000;">https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=66</span></a><br />
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Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about our Wounded Warrior Blog Hop!<br />
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XOXO <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Layla Hunter</strong></em></span> XOXO<br />
<a href="http://www.laylahunter.com/"><span style="color: purple;">www.laylahunter.com</span></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP5F5LUOpUgTC_ZVTwaXa9ZiFKZ4OK0JOrpYhsRaDDHzuPi4p_f5N3sSx0vAUSu95YdfgVaUdjysUoIPdfmo5rAsK8ZpWRsXxzowSbGQsPngtnUX98c_hiFWKw9QK4bb66kAXBn45TYkE/s1600/scpbadge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP5F5LUOpUgTC_ZVTwaXa9ZiFKZ4OK0JOrpYhsRaDDHzuPi4p_f5N3sSx0vAUSu95YdfgVaUdjysUoIPdfmo5rAsK8ZpWRsXxzowSbGQsPngtnUX98c_hiFWKw9QK4bb66kAXBn45TYkE/s1600/scpbadge.jpg" /></a>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-64220008236340085452013-09-29T22:28:00.001-04:002013-09-29T22:28:19.907-04:00Souls Around the World October Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's that time of year...shorter days, chillier nights and the countdown to one of my favorite holidays...Halloween!</div>
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I've been fascinated with the paranormal for as long as I can remember and in particular, ghosts! I'll be the first to admit I've had some interesting encounters that have left me to wonder if there is truly life after death.
I've always been curious about what happens to us after we pass from this earth. Do we go to Heaven? Are we reincarnated? Do we cease to exist? <br />
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Everyone has their own beliefs. I won't get into a lengthy discussion on religion or theology but I will admit I am <em>beyond</em> curious. Personally, I cannot believe we cease to exist. There has to be more, but if so, what?
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Perhaps these questions are what stoke the fires of my curiousity and feed my need to research all things paranormal. Do we 'cross over' and if so, do we ever have the chance to 'come back' and visit loved ones, or see to unfinished business?<br />
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I indulge in the guilty pleasures of every ghost show available...Paranormal State; Psychic Kids; Ghost Adventures; and my all time favorite, Ghost Hunters! I read anything and everything I can get my hands on and I wonder...<br />
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My weekly FREE read for Secret Cravings Publishing, <em><span style="color: purple;">My Soul to Keep</span></em>, explores the possibility of life after death and what happens when one's soul refuses to cross over. <br />
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Special Agent Analiese Valentine –
aka "Val" – lived and died for her career. Possessing a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">sixth sense </i>for as long as she could
remember, Val always knew she was different – and so did everyone else. So
different, in fact, her own mother – apparently unable to tolerate her
daughter's unusual gifts – abandoned her, forging internal scars so deep most
relationships, if any, were cultivated at a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">safe</i>
distance. A near-tragic accident opens unexpected doors – some otherworldly –
changing her life in ways she'd never imagined possible. </div>
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Dr. Maxwell "Max"
Thornton, a psychologist, lives an almost reclusive life except for his practice.
Although his empathic abilities allow him to help his patients in ways most
practitioners never could, the effort is taxing, at times debilitating. Keeping
a limited and selective clientele, he manages to pursue a career <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and</i> maintain his sanity, convinced <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">normal</i> relationships are out of the
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When a guarded agent and a
reluctant empath cross paths, unexpected revelations occur and a delicate
thread binds them to one another as a predetermined Fate begins to unfold, sending
them plummeting into a war between good and evil.</div>
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At three o'clock in the morning,
Val awoke to the sounds of voices in the other room. "Damn it Theo. This
isn't a frat house," she mumbled, climbing out of bed.</div>
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Padding down the hallway, the
voices stopped suddenly, a cold chill creeping up her spine. "Theo?"</div>
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Silence.</div>
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"This isn't funny Theo. I
have to be at work early and-"</div>
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Her half-hearted tirade was cut
off by the sound of a deep growl behind her. Whirling around, she expected to
see something but the room was empty, lit only by the streetlights outside.
Pale fingers of light reached across the hardwood floor, tiny specks of dust
swirling within. Shadows shifted in the far corners of the room and the faint
sound of whispers had her turning in circles.</div>
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"Who the hell is here? Come
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The echo of a sinister laugh came
from behind her and she whirled around again, the air within the apartment
growing heavy; dark.</div>
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She'd never encountered a ghost
that didn't <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">want</i> to talk to her.
Knowing she could see and hear them was the reason they sought her out in the
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This had to end now.</div>
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"Whatever. You don't scare me
and I'm going to bed." Before she could turn towards the hallway, something
pinched her hard on the back of her upper arm, eliciting a surprised yelp.
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"Hey! Keep your damned hands
off me!" For the first time, fear crept into the picture. No other ghosts
had ever touched her, no less tried to hurt her, during an encounter.</div>
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As she moved towards the light
switch, a sharp slap to the side of her face almost sent her tumbling to the
floor but she managed to reach out, grasping the top of a chair with trembling
fingers. "You son of a bitch!"</div>
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Her first instinct was to get her
gun but the realization she didn't have it anymore – and the obvious reality of
trying to fight something you can't see – left her feeling unusually
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Backing out of the living room,
she moved towards the phone then stopped. Who the hell was she going to call?
Surprisingly the first person that came to mind was Max, not Riley. Why not
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Maybe because he abandoned you Val, turning his back on you, leaving
you to fight this thing alone. </i>Anger began to replace fear and she used it
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"What the hell do you
want?" she nearly screamed.</div>
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An eerie silence followed the echo
of her demand before she heard a spine-tingling whisper in her ear.</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Your soul.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Feeling as if she were going to be
sick, she ran to the bathroom, a silent scream trapped in the back of her
throat when an unseen hand grasped her ankle.</div>
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The impact knocked the breath from
her just before her chin hit the floor. The coppery taste of blood filled her
mouth. Rolling over, she tried to sit up only to be shoved back down, followed
by a heavy weight straddling her chest. She screamed as the air seemed to be
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"Get off me," she cried,
struggling against the suffocating weight pressing her against the floor, fear
again replacing anger. She didn't know what to do to fight this <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">thing</i>.</div>
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"Theo!" she cried out,
desperate for help.</div>
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Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-84029525304110480372013-09-21T19:48:00.001-04:002013-09-22T20:59:03.317-04:00The 100th Sunday Snog / Sharing a Kiss Fundraiser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my opinion there is nothing as intimate as a kiss, and nothing more memorable than a first kiss. Today I am going to share with you the first kiss between Emily and Rick from my erotic contemporary novella, <strong><em>Skin Deep</em></strong>. First, here's a little about Skin Deep ...<br />
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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.</div>
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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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> only Skin Deep. </div>
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<span class="text">If you have a moment to watch the trailer for Skin Deep …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em>Now it's time to get lost in their first kiss ...</em><br />
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His
face changed from confusion to anger. "Damn it Em! What the fuck did this
guy do to you?" Stalking towards her, he backed her against the car.
"I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">know </i>you are upset and at the
risk of crossing <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">another</i> line…" </div>
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He
placed his hands against the car, on either side of her face, his lips only inches
from hers, waiting for an answer.</div>
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The
night grew silent. Looking up, she held his gaze, blue eyes searching his for
any sign of empathy. He stepped back then, moving his hands to his hips and
staring up at the night sky. Drawing in deep breaths, she could only assume he was
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Granted
he seemed an imposing figure in the best of circumstances, but when angry, as he
now appeared, he became even more intimidating. She wasn't afraid of him though,
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Wanting
to answer him, she searched for the words, but they wouldn't come easily. He
waited.</div>
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"After
a seven year relationship during which he asked me to marry him several times, I
finally agreed. We set a date, booked a church and planned our reception. We planned
our honeymoon, sent out invitations and then…I was diagnosed with Morphea. I
tried to keep it hidden from him, afraid of his reaction, I guess…you saw him; he's
flawless in an anal, metro sexual sort of way."</div>
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Em
searched his face before continuing. The dejected look was still there even
though he tried to hide it. Reaching out, she brushed a stray lock of hair from
his forehead, remembering how he’d come to her rescue tonight.</div>
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"One
day, he walked in on me in the bathroom and…God, the look on his face." Fighting
the urge to look away, she recalled the open disgust clearly etched on Daniel's
face. "I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">had </i>to tell him then
and even though it seemed as if he would be all right with my condition, I
couldn't erase his initial reaction from my mind."</div>
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Tears
spilled freely now but she didn't care. "The night of the rehearsal dinner
he surprised me with a heartfelt, romantic toast and for the first time, I actually
allowed myself believe he <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">was</i> okay
with all of this. And then…on the morning of our wedding, I received a text. He
was having cold feet and sorry, but he couldn't go through with it." Embarrassment
colored her cheeks, forcing her to look away.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
"What
a son of a bitch! But Em…the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">minute</i> you
thought you had to hide your condition from him should have been the instant you<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>realized he wasn’t the man for you. The
guy is a fucking dick! Leaving a woman like <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">you
</i>because of what? A few friggin' spots?" Grumbling under his breath, he
ran those large hands roughly through his hair, the gentle breeze catching
stray strands here and there.</div>
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The
raw fury of his rant struck a chord deep within, and without thinking she stood
on tiptoe capturing his face in her palms and kissed him. The gesture,
impulsive and brief, bore the depth and weight of her heartache.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
She
jumped back, her ass hitting the car door. "I'm sorry…I shouldn't have
done that. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I</i> crossed the line this
time and…"</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
He
quieted her rambling by placing his index finger upon trembling lips. Taking a
step closer, he sent her heartbeat racing within her chest. A little flutter
stirred in the pit of her stomach, along with something else.</div>
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The
moment her lips met his, a jolt of electricity tore through her, an instant
response to his proximity. Never had she experienced such a powerful reaction
with Daniel. </div>
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Leaning
forward, he cupped her face within large hands. For what seemed like an eternity,
his lips hovered just above hers, his gaze searching for any sign she wanted
him to stop.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
It
had been years since Emily had kissed someone, no less wanted to be kissed. After
Daniel's blatant rejection, she’d shut down, allowing herself to feel nothing.</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Until Rick. </i>Admittedly, the interest and
curiosity had been there all along, but something about tonight resonated deep
within her soul, touching her heart. </div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
"Don't…don't
kiss me because you feel sorry for me," she said, her voice barely a
ragged whisper.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
"I'm
not about to kiss you because I feel <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">sorry</i>
for you." His warm breath danced across her lips. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This is what it should feel like…the earth
shifting under your feet… butterflies in your stomach…heartbeat quickening…that
shiver in your spine…a stirring deep within your very core?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
When
Rick slipped his arms around her waist, a shiver coursed through her as their
bodies touched, now face to face, chest to chest, thigh to thigh. A slow heat
simmered just under the surface and she wanted to feel more. Reaching up, she moved
her hands through his hair before wrapping her arms around his neck, urging him
closer, melting into him. </div>
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Letting
loose a small sigh, she pressed herself against him, lips parting in invitation,
one he eagerly accepted by delivering a tender yet hungry kiss that promised of
something more, something richer and deeper than she’d ever felt before.</div>
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Nothing
else existed but this moment, this stolen moment in a wind-blown parking lot
with a remarkable teddy-bear of a man who made her feel more like a woman than she
had in a decade. The effects of his lips traversed her entire body, from the
top of her head to the tips of her toes and she was lost, in no hurry to be
found.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
His
hands moved up and down her back, slow, unassuming. In response, she opened for
him further, Rick tasting dark and dangerous, the feel of his tongue sliding
against hers more sensual than she could have imagined. Drawing in a quick
breath, she slipped deeper into his embrace, raising her arms up and over his
back, her fingers drifting through his thick hair.</div>
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The
soft strains of music and laughter drifted towards them on the wind and she
knew this moment was just that, a moment. But one not likely to be forgotten. </div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
When
his lips left hers, they took with him welcome warmth, leaving behind an
all-too familiar chill.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">
"Kiss
me again?" she whispered and stretched towards him, tentatively brushing
her mouth against his lower lip. Laughing out loud, he pulled her close as his mouth
covered hers in a searching kiss, waking her body as if from a deep sleep. </div>
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She
brushed the tip of her tongue across his bottom lip, eliciting a soft moan from
him, and he mimicked her, engaging her in a sensual dance as she lost herself
in his arms once again. </div>
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*****</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I know there are many blogs to visit, so I won't keep you long. I am giving away several prizes including a</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> PDF copy of <a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=products_all&filter_author=27" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="color: #cc0000;">Skin Deep</span></em></strong></a> and a $10.00 Gift Certificate to Secret Cravings Publishing.</span></span></span></div>
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The contest will run from September 22nd through September 27th and end at Midnight, Eastern Standard Time. The winner will be announced and notified by Sunday, 9/29. <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #674ea7;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong>Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment so I can contact you if you're a </strong><strong>winner! </strong></span></span></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">(</span></span></em><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">The winner will be chosen by Random.org)</span></em></div>
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XOXO <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Layla Hunter</strong></em></span> XOXO<br />
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Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-2646876026386472982013-08-23T19:00:00.000-04:002013-08-23T23:12:16.432-04:00Secret Cravings Publishing Blog Hop<br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">WELCOME!</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Needless to say the picture above certainly stirs some romantic and sensual ideas. I love the way one picture, one song, one scent or one flavor can just as easily create a memory as it can resurrect it. There are times I hear a song and it transports me right to the moment I first heard it. The same with a scent or a flavor...like pierogis. Everytime I taste them, I can picture myself with my grandmother sharing a plate after school.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">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, <strong><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=33&products_id=624" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Whisper Sweet Nothings</span></a></strong>, an erotic contemporary short story, as well as a <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: purple;">$</span><span style="color: purple;">15.00 </span><a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Secret Cravings Publishing</span></a></span><span style="color: purple;"> Gift Certificate</span></strong> </span>to purchase a few more new books!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">All you need to do is s</span></span></span>hare with me your favorite sense -- either taste, sound, touch, scent, etc., for a chance to win!<br />
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The contest will run through Midnight, Sunday, August 25th. Winner will be announced and notified by Monday evening. <strong>Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment</strong> so I can contact you if you're a winner! Winner will be chosen by Random.org!</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to visit all of the authors participating in the</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>event at <span style="color: #134f5c;"><a href="http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/">http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com</a></span></strong></span></div>
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Here's a peek at Whisper Sweet Nothings ...</div>
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Sarah Cole never expected to find
herself divorced and nearly broke at the age of thirty-four, no less working
part-time as a phone sex operator for Whisper Sweet Nothings. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Solely responsible for the care of
her grandmother, she's willing to do whatever she needs to care for the woman
who raised her, even if it means foregoing her dream to sing.</div>
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<o:p> </o:p>News of his impending deployment
turns Lt. Samuel Meade's world upside down, and he finds himself alone to face
the unknown when unexpectedly abandoned by his girlfriend. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>Eager to help him shake the blues,
friends set him up with Whisper Sweet Nothings for a little fun before deployment.
Not wanting to seem ungrateful or endure the merciless ribbing of his buddies,
he goes ahead with the call, expecting the worst.</div>
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<o:p> </o:p>Instead, he finds <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sherry</i> (aka Sarah Cole), a kindred soul
as seemingly lost as he is.</div>
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Neither could have imagined the instant
bond forged that night, the foundation for a friendship that would span nearly
a year. Sharing heartfelt letters with a woman he's never met, Sam finds
himself falling for her. </div>
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<o:p> </o:p>Scarred in more ways than one
during his deployment, Sam returns stateside suffering from PTSD and a painful
leg injury. Convincing himself that he is as broken as his dream of pursuing
her, he gives himself over to despair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>Unbeknownst to them, with the help
of a friend, they find themselves face to face, embarking on a journey of
self-discovery, acceptance and a once in a lifetime love.</div>
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<span class="text">Here's an excerpt ...</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Sarah jumped when the phone finally rang, staring at the
console like a deer caught in headlights, unable to move. What the <em>hell </em>was
she doing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was insane, an
introverted, thirty-something, afraid-of-her-own-shadow architect-wannabe
trying to pass herself off as a phone sex operator? She'd lost her mind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">"Are you going to get that or what?" Rachel
chided. Sarah looked helplessly to her designated trainer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="color: black;">"You can do this. Remember <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">why</i> you are doing this, sweetie. It makes it easier. I'll be
nearby," the woman reassured her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Sarah nodded, adjusting her headset and reaching over to
press the flashing button—the button that would lead her down a path she'd
never pictured herself traversing, especially not at this point in her life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">When she began training, she'd been asked to pick a name
for herself and had chosen Sherry. It had a sweet, girl-next-door quality to it
unlike her actual name. Her eccentric, literary-minded mother had thought it a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">wonderful </i>idea to name her only </span>daughter
Scheherazade, although most of her friends called her Sarah. Tonight, though,
she was <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sherry</i>, a sexy voiced
seductress on the other end of a telephone entertaining horny men and perverts
and…</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Stop! You can do this Sarah. If you could
live through one of the most brutal divorces in recorded history, you can do
this.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: black;">"Hello, this is Sherry. Welcome to Whisper Sweet
Nothings…have you called us before?" she asked sweetly even though her
hands shook and her heart pounded painfully within her chest. Quickly, she
glanced at the computer screen to scan a few details about her caller.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="color: black;">"Uh, no…this is…well, this is my first time
calling."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Given she was new she'd been told she would get the
undecided first-timers or the clients who wanted a more <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">vanilla</i> experience. Most of the women here had a specialty…BDSM,
fetish, gay/lesbian, etc. As she trained, she could add to her repertoire if
she chose which would increase her moneymaking potential.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">"Not to worry. That's why they put you in my very
capable hands. I will take care of you. What's your name?" she asked,
pulling out the scripts she had studied ad nauseum.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">"Sam. My name is Sam. Know what…this was a mistake.
I…I should go. I'm sorry, ma'am…I didn't mean to waste your time and…"</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="color: black;">She could hear his voice trembling and her heart went out to
him. He was as nervous as she was. "Sam…listen to me. I probably shouldn't
tell you this, but would it make you feel better to know that this is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">my</i> first time too?"</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="color: black;">She caught the look of disdain from Rachel who shook her
head from side to side, obviously a mistake and likely not to be her first. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sorry, </i>she mouthed, turning her
attention back to Sam.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="color: black;">"I think you are just saying that to keep me on the
line."</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="color: black;">She smiled. "No, this <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">really </i>is my first time. I'll make you a deal. We take this one-step
at a time…<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">together. </i>How does that
sound?"</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">There was a moment of silence and she thought she'd lost
him. Her heart sank.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="color: black;">"That sounds fine."</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="color: black;">"So tell me…what is it you were looking for when you
called me tonight?"</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about Secret Cravings Publishing Blog Hop! As always, the more the merrier!</div>
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XOXO <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Layla Hunter</strong></em></span> XOXO<br />
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<br />Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-17802806528821984162013-06-19T23:19:00.001-04:002013-06-19T23:28:18.325-04:00Doggone Blog Hop for Charity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello all! I am so excted to be participating in the Doggone Blog Hop for Charity! </div>
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Meet Maggie Moo! This endearing 8 year old greyhound/lab mix
literally trotted into our lives on Easter Sunday of 2012. <br />
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Our journey began Good Friday , the plan had been to get our
feet wet looking for a dog. <st1:place w:st="on">St. Hubert</st1:place>'s in
North Branch had many dogs available for adoption, especially seniors. Given
our schedules, an older dog would be a perfect fit. </div>
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As we were getting ready to leave we took one last walk out
back and looked at the dogs in the outdoor runs when this gorgeous lady, lying
so nonchalantly in a huge sunspot, glanced over her shoulder and took us in.
After sizing us up, she stood gingerly, so thin and cautious, and came over,
liquid brown eyes sparkling in the sunlight.</div>
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Those eyes reminded me so much of our first dog, also a
greyhound/lab mix we'd adopted many years ago from St. Hubert's in Madison …
our <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">first</i> beloved Maggie.</div>
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Yes, their names were the same. When the volunteer told me
her name was Margaret but they called her Maggie, I looked over at my husband and saw the coincidence wasn't lost on him either.</div>
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We asked to take her out and as we walked to the outdoor
meet and greet area, she followed close at my side, nudging my hip as we
strolled along as if to hurry me up. Once inside and off the leash, she took
one look at us and then the cool, green grass and … the grass won out. *laughs*</div>
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Grass is her catnip. She loves to lie in the grass; to roll
in the grass; to breathe deeply of the grass; to sleep in the grass.</div>
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Of course, it was love at first sight but since we had cats,
also seniors, we needed to think about how she would fit in with that dynamic.
Besides, adopting a dog is a huge commitment and we wanted to take the time to
sleep on it. Morning came and we were back at the shelter, giving Maggie the
'cat' test. She passed with flying colors and the decision was unanimous … she
was coming home with us! Mellow and sweet, she would be a wonderful addition to
our family.</div>
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Saturday was spent preparing the house for her arrival and
Sunday we picked her up and brought her home. </div>
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Eager, friendly, yet cautious cats awaited her arrival and
after a carefully supervised meet and greet, a couple of our cats began to
groom her. Then she licked one of them and we noticed her spotted tongue … both
sides! She chose a bed of her own and made herself at home and it was as if
she'd always been there.</div>
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A visit with the vet a couple of days later led to a clean
bill of health except for her being considerably underweight at only 44 pounds.
The stress of being in a shelter had taken its toll on her and the plan was to
add some weight over the course of a few months. </div>
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Fortunate to be able to take her to the office with me those
first few weeks, we were able to bond quickly and settle into a routine.
Co-workers nicknamed her 'Maggie Bag of Bones' and 'My Little Pony'. </div>
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Over the next few months we did what we needed to do in
order for her to gain weight and we took her on frequent, short walks so as not
to tax her obviously achy joints. We loved seeing the spring in her step and
the sparkle in her eyes as we went on our daily walks. We quickly learned that
Maggie loves walking almost as much as she loves grass.</div>
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A year later, with even brighter eyes, a shiny coat,
and 66 pounds to call her own, Maggie is thriving and much to our surprise has
the energy of a puppy! So much for a laid back senior dog! *laughs* She is
quick to remind us when its walk time with what we'll call her 'inside voice' …
she doesn't bark but she'll try to 'talk' and never fails to make us laugh.</div>
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I think she knows she's making us laugh too because I swear
this dog smiles. She prances and hops like a kangaroo to where her leash is and
waits patiently for the walking shoes to go on. Wonderful in the house and
always eager to snuggle on the couch with us, she seems to find her greatest joy
in the great outdoors.</div>
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We've always adopted our animal companions and we've been
blessed over the years to have some truly remarkable souls come into our lives.
Everyone comments on how we saved Maggie from the shelter but the truth is we
saved each other. Life is all the better with a dog named Maggie Moo.</div>
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*****</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">In honor of Maggie, I'm giving away several prizes including a</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> PDF copy of my e-book,<strong><em> </em></strong><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=products_all&filter_author=27" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="color: purple;">Skin Deep</span></em></strong></a><em><span style="color: purple;">,</span></em> an erotic contemporary novella; a PDF copy of my newest release, <strong><em><u><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=33&products_id=624" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Whisper Sweet Nothings</span></a></u></em></strong>, a short erotic contemporary; and a $10.00 Gift Certificate to Secret Cravings Publishing.</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">A</span></span></span>ll you need to do to be entered for <strong>these</strong> prizes is vote for Maggie Moo and leave a comment with the words <span style="color: purple;"><strong><u>TOP DOG</u></strong></span>!</span></span> </div>
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<strong>In addition to the above prizes,</strong> I will donate $1.00 to St. Hubert's in Branchburg, NJ for EVERY comment left in honor of Maggie and all the dogs (and cats *winks*) who bless our lives!<br />
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The contest will run from June 19th through June 21st and end at midnight. The winner will be announced and notified on Sunday. <strong><em>Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment so I can contact you if you're a winner!</em></strong> The winner will be chosen by Random.org!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to visit <strong>all </strong>the authors participating in the </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Doggone Blog Hop for Charity at</span></div>
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<a href="http://cadragonfly.blogspot.com/2013/06/doggone-blog-hop.html"><span style="font-size: large;">http://cadragonfly.blogspot.com/2013/06/doggone-blog-hop.html</span></a><br />
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Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about our Doggone Blog Hop for Charity event! The more the merrier!<br />
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XOXO <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Layla Hunter</strong></em></span> XOXO<br />
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<br />Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-44795319259080598842013-05-17T00:30:00.000-04:002013-05-17T23:01:22.092-04:00Cuddle Up with A Contemporary Romance Blog Hop<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;"><strong>WELCOME TO OUR "CUDDLE UP WITH A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE" BLOG HOP!</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">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, <a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=10" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">Skin Deep</span></strong></a>, an erotic contemporary novella, as well as a <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">$15.00 Secret Cravings Publishing Gift Certificate</span></strong> </span>to purchase a few new books for the summer! </span></span></span><br />
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The contest will run through Sunday, May 19th. Winner will be announced and notified by Monday evening. <strong>Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment</strong> so I can contact you if you're a winner! Winner will be chosen by Random.org!<br />
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Here's a peek at Skin Deep ...<br />
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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.</div>
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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.<br />
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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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> only Skin Deep. </div>
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<span class="text">Want to read an excerpt or two … I have one Sweet and one Sexy! <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><strong>http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf</strong></span></a></span><br />
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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!<br />
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XOXO <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Layla Hunter</strong></em></span> XOXO<br />
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Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-72460178790154296182013-03-08T23:44:00.002-05:002013-03-09T11:24:31.414-05:00Just Desserts Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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.</div>
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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.</div>
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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 ...</div>
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1 stick of butter – softened </div>
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½ cup brown sugar, packed</div>
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½ cup granulated sugar</div>
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1 egg</div>
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1 teaspoon of vanilla</div>
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1 ½ cups all purpose flour</div>
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2 tablespoons cocoa</div>
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips</div>
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½ cup chopped pecans<span style="color: #cc0000;">*</span></div>
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In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar and
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In another bowl sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda
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Fold in chocolate chips and pecans<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">*</span></strong>.</div>
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Using a spoon, drop cookie dough onto a lightly greased
cookie sheet (in whatever size you prefer), being sure to leave cookies 2
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Bake 8 to 10 minutes until firm and lightly golden. Makes
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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!</div>
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The contest will run through Sunday, March 10th. Winner will be announced and notified by Monday evening. <strong>Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment</strong> so I can contact you if you're a winner! Winner will be chosen by Random.org!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>event at </strong></span><a href="http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><strong>http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/</strong></span></a></div>
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Here's a peek at Skin Deep ...<br />
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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.</div>
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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.<br />
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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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> only Skin Deep. </div>
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<span class="text">If you have a moment to watch the trailer for Skin Deep …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="text"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ"><span style="color: #cc0000;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ</span></a></span><br />
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<span class="text">Want to read an excerpt or two … I have one Sweet and one Sexy! <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf"><span style="color: #cc0000;">http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf</span></a></span></div>
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Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about Secret Cravings Publishing Just Desserts Blog Hop!<br />
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XOXO <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Layla Hunter</strong></em></span> XOXO<br />
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<br />Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-12180297530592188412013-01-04T00:00:00.000-05:002013-01-04T00:00:06.310-05:00Secret Cravings 2nd Anniversary Cruise!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><strong>Welcome! All aboard for Secret Cravings Publishing </strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">2</span><span style="font-size: large;">nd Anniversary Blog Hop!</span></strong></span></div>
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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For the most part ...*winks* <br />
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One of my favorite escapes was writing Skin Deep, my first erotic novella with SCP! Here is a little peek ...<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> only Skin Deep. </div>
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<span class="text">If you have a moment to watch the trailer
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Want to read more ... <a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&products_id=10&zenid=483445c63971225f7fd1a0620785520a"><span style="color: blue;">http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&products_id=10&zenid=483445c63971225f7fd1a0620785520a</span></a><br />
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<span class="text"><o:p><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><em>MY LOCATION IS:</em> <span style="color: #20124d;">ALASKA</span></span></strong></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After e-mailing your answer to </span><a href="mailto:reviewcoordinator@secretcravingspublishing.com"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">mailto:reviewcoordinator@secretcravingspublishing.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">,</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span> <span style="font-size: large;">be sure to visit the other authors participating in the SCP Cruise at </span><a href="http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">f</span><span style="font-size: large;">or a chance to win ...</span></div>
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<strong>Grand Prize- iPad2</strong></div>
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<strong>First place- Kindle Fire</strong></div>
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<strong>Second Place- $50 SCP Gift Card</strong></div>
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<strong>Third place- $25 SCP Gift Card</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">As a souvenir,</span></strong> I am going to give away a <strong><em>a PDF copy of my e-book, </em></strong><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=10" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="color: blue;">Skin Deep</span></em></strong></a><em><span style="color: blue;">,</span> an erotic contemporary novella, <strong>as well as a $25.00 Gift Certificate to </strong></em><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="color: blue;">Secret Cravings Publishing</span></em></strong></a>. For a chance to win, simply leave a comment below and share with me one of YOUR favorite travel destinations! <br />
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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!<br />
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Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about Secret Cravings Publishing 2nd Anniversary Cruise event!<br />
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XOXO <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Layla Hunter</strong></em></span> XOXO<br />
<a href="http://www.laylahunter.com/"><span style="color: purple;">www.laylahunter.com</span></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP5F5LUOpUgTC_ZVTwaXa9ZiFKZ4OK0JOrpYhsRaDDHzuPi4p_f5N3sSx0vAUSu95YdfgVaUdjysUoIPdfmo5rAsK8ZpWRsXxzowSbGQsPngtnUX98c_hiFWKw9QK4bb66kAXBn45TYkE/s1600/scpbadge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP5F5LUOpUgTC_ZVTwaXa9ZiFKZ4OK0JOrpYhsRaDDHzuPi4p_f5N3sSx0vAUSu95YdfgVaUdjysUoIPdfmo5rAsK8ZpWRsXxzowSbGQsPngtnUX98c_hiFWKw9QK4bb66kAXBn45TYkE/s1600/scpbadge.jpg" /></a>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-67518678705696082162012-12-14T00:00:00.000-05:002012-12-14T00:00:09.300-05:00Purrrfectly Giftastic Christmas Blog Hop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">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.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">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!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I love learning about various holiday traditions so I thought this would be the perfect venue to share our own with one another.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I know there are so many of blogs to visit, so I won't keep you long. I'm happy you stopped by and <em>if you'd like <strong>a chance to win a PDF copy of my e-book, </strong></em><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=10" target="_blank"><strong><em>Skin Deep</em></strong></a><em>, an erotic contemporary novella, <strong>as well as a $10.00 Gift Certificate to </strong></em><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Secret Cravings Publishing</em></strong></a><em>, </em>all you need to do is share with me one of your family tradition ... old or new! </span></span></span><br />
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The contest will run through Monday, December 17th at midnight. Winners will be announced and notified by Tuesday evening. <strong>Be sure to leave your e-mail address at the end of your comment</strong> so I can contact you if you're a winner! Winners will be chosen by Random.org!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to visit all of the authors participating in the </span></strong></div>
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Here's an little bit about Skin Deep ...<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFX3bnlrH-6KpJiHxp62O6XgPqp8y7aCDNMTobpNAL6J_VOuI_dCpn_rE0Klx3QdTXY-kmoNliIY13XB_gm6Y3uukXWb7RFCr0XFAdWkFRWR8f4Kyv_h4qOX_GhRTdYSGuM25zzlDEtf8e/s1600/Skin_Deep_5%255B1%255D+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFX3bnlrH-6KpJiHxp62O6XgPqp8y7aCDNMTobpNAL6J_VOuI_dCpn_rE0Klx3QdTXY-kmoNliIY13XB_gm6Y3uukXWb7RFCr0XFAdWkFRWR8f4Kyv_h4qOX_GhRTdYSGuM25zzlDEtf8e/s200/Skin_Deep_5%255B1%255D+%25282%2529.jpg" width="125" /></a>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
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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.</div>
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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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> only Skin Deep. </div>
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<span class="text">If you have a moment to watch the trailer
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<span class="text">Want to read an excerpt or two … I have one
Sweet and one Sexy! <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about Purrrfectly Giftastic Christmas Blog Hop!<br />
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XOXO <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Layla Hunter</strong></em></span> XOXO<br />
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<br />Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-18757740933000566082012-12-06T00:00:00.000-05:002012-12-06T00:00:06.008-05:00Wounded Warrior Blog Hop / Christmas Is a Time for Giving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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 ... </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;"><em><strong>T</strong></em><em><strong>hank You!</strong></em></span></span></div>
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These two simple words never feel as though they are enough considering the sacrifices made, yet simply saying them can mean so much! <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> PDF copy of my e-book,<strong><em> </em></strong><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=products_all&filter_author=27" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="color: purple;">Skin Deep</span></em></strong></a><em><span style="color: purple;">,</span></em> an erotic contemporary novella; a $10.00 Gift Certificate to Secret Cravings Publishing; and three (3) copies of <em><strong><u><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&products_id=448" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">The Call of Duty</span></a></u></strong></em><span style="color: purple;">,</span> a military anthology with Secret Cravings Publishing.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">A</span></span></span>ll you need to do to be entered for one of these prizes is leave a comment ... <strong><span style="color: purple;">but not for me.</span></strong> </div>
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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!<br />
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In addition to the above prizes, I will donate $30 for 30 comments to <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=66" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: purple;">Wounded Warrior Project</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color: purple;">!</span></strong> <br />
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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!<br />
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Be sure to visit <strong>all </strong>the Secret Cravings Publishing authors participating in the </div>
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Blog Hop at <a href="http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/"><span style="background-color: white; color: purple;"><strong>http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com</strong>/</span></a></div>
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If you'd like more information about the Wounder Warrior Project, be sure to visit their website! <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=66"><span style="color: purple;">https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=66</span></a><br />
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Thank you again for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends about our Wounded Warrior Blog Hop!<br />
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XOXO <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Layla Hunter</strong></em></span> XOXO<br />
<a href="http://www.laylahunter.com/"><span style="color: purple;">www.laylahunter.com</span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP5F5LUOpUgTC_ZVTwaXa9ZiFKZ4OK0JOrpYhsRaDDHzuPi4p_f5N3sSx0vAUSu95YdfgVaUdjysUoIPdfmo5rAsK8ZpWRsXxzowSbGQsPngtnUX98c_hiFWKw9QK4bb66kAXBn45TYkE/s1600/scpbadge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP5F5LUOpUgTC_ZVTwaXa9ZiFKZ4OK0JOrpYhsRaDDHzuPi4p_f5N3sSx0vAUSu95YdfgVaUdjysUoIPdfmo5rAsK8ZpWRsXxzowSbGQsPngtnUX98c_hiFWKw9QK4bb66kAXBn45TYkE/s1600/scpbadge.jpg" /></a>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-65162968417467866302012-07-04T12:47:00.000-04:002012-07-04T12:47:35.093-04:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
Sweet Swap Blog Hop!</h2>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: red;">HAPPY</span> 4th of <span style="color: blue;">JULY</span>!</span></span><br />
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Welcome! I'm so glad you stopped by today on the Sweet Swap Blog Hop!<br />
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Summer is officially here and although I am, <em>without question</em>, 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.<br />
<br />For Sight ... Fireflies; fireworks; the explosion of flowers in bloom.<br />
<br />For Smell ... Honeysuckle; the scent of roses from my garden; barbeques.<br />
<br />For Sound ... Outdoor music festivals; birds singing; crickets at night.<br />
<br />For Taste ... Fresh tomatoes; sweet corn and homemade ice cream.<br />
<br />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.<br />
<br /><span style="font-size: large;">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, <strong>and include at least one of each of your favorite Senses of Summer!</strong></span><br />
<br />Be sure to visit the other blogs on our Sweet Swap Blog Hop ... links below!<br />
<br /><span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://dawneprochilo.blogspot.com/?zx=12da993b680f1e09" style="color: lime;">Dawne Prochilo
</a></span><br /><span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://sherrygloagtheheartofromance.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: lime;" target="_blank">Sherry Gloag</a><a href="http://joachimbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"></a></span><span style="color: lime;"><br /><a href="http://www.kathleenballromance.com/apps/blog/" style="color: lime;" target="_blank">Kathleen Ball</a></span><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: lime;"><br /><a href="http://frontseatromance.blogspot.com/" style="color: lime;" target="_blank">Front Seat
Romance</a></span><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: lime;"><br /><a href="http://www.iamanauthorimustauth.wordpress.com/" style="color: lime;" target="_blank">Michael
Charton</a></span><span style="color: lime;"> </span><span style="color: lime;"><br /><a href="http://elizabethablack.blogspot.com/" style="color: lime;" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">Lizzie
Black</span></a></span><span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: lime;"> </span></span><br />
<a href="http://jeanjoachim.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">Jean Joachim</span></a><br />
<br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #460046; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 20pt;">Layla
Hunter<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Secret Cravings Publishing – Every Night Erotica – XOXO Publishing<o:p></o:p></i></b><br />
<a href="http://www.laylahunter.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.laylahunter.com</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Layla-Hunter/1173090819"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.facebook.com/people/Layla-Hunter/1173090819</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/Layla_Hunter"><span style="color: blue;">www.twitter.com/Layla_Hunter</span></a><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Romance Review
gave SKIN DEEP by Layla Hunter a 5 Star Review and it’s a Top Pick! <o:p></o:p></b><br />
<br /><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“SKIN DEEP left me
speechless. It swept me away, left sweet tears in my eyes and a smile on my
heart.”<o:p></o:p></i><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“… a beautiful tale
that will warm your heart and light your fire.” Michelle R<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<br /><a href="http://erotic.theromancereviews.com/viewbooksreview.php?bookid=1531"><span style="color: blue;">http://erotic.theromancereviews.com/viewbooksreview.php?bookid=1531</span></a><br />
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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.</div>
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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.</div>
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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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> only Skin Deep. </div>
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<span class="text">If you have a moment to watch the trailer
for Skin Deep …<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span class="text"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="text">Want to read an excerpt or two … I have one
Sweet and one Sexy! <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/files/Skin_Deep_Excerpts.pdf</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Skin Deep - Secret
Cravings Publishing -</b> <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/LaylaHunter.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/LaylaHunter.html</span></a>
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<br /></div>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-54712316900402782282012-06-25T21:30:00.000-04:002012-06-26T22:16:04.527-04:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: purple;">~ <u>Tuesday Tales</u> ~</span> </h2>
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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!<br />
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This week's theme is <strong><span style="color: #990000;">RED</span><span style="color: black;">. </span></strong> 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.<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">IMMORTAL
INK</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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“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.”</div>
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“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."</div>
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“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.”</div>
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“Really? You look at the poster of a missing woman and
wonder what her earrings are worth? You’re fucked up dude.”</div>
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******</div>
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. <br />
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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.</div>
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“Shut…up…” Her voice was barely a whisper. </div>
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******</div>
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One of the boys shrieked, the shrill noise sending a jolt of
searing pain through her skull.<br />
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“Shit! She’s like…alive. We should call 911 or something.”<br />
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“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!”<br />
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“That’s messed up…the chick needs help man. Look at her. How
about we leave and then call…hey, whatta ya doing?”<br />
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“What? She’s half-dead anyway. I can pawn these rocks for a
few thousand bucks.”</div>
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“Get the hell away from her. You’ll leave evidence and shit
like on those crime shows. Don’t touch anything man!”</div>
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******</div>
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Cold, unfamiliar hands brushed against her temple, moving
over her ear. She wanted to scream. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Leave
me alone! Leave me alone! </i>But words wouldn’t come; only a pathetic moan
managed to escape dry, cracked lips.</div>
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I hope you enjoyed my contribution and please make sure to stop by <a href="http://tuesdaytales1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Tuesday Tales</strong></span></a> to read the other stories being offered by some remarkable authors!<br />
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I'd love to hear what you thought so feel free to leave a comment!<br />
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<br />Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-3602612486046146212012-05-14T22:06:00.001-04:002012-05-15T23:07:05.979-04:00<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-large;">~ My Soul to Keep Contest ~</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xULqQvcOpQKBQUSiHtyccjd6XS4_sQwfMd7LUP-zJkRUYb2-sMpQQryDy2rWhvNcyY3Uh-JgGeN5SrmimkFKYUuLD8cIMmDBpBniFdaJ57nICfrt7Rto0s4O34A7zE8gPnGmSWQoefdQ/s1600/My_Soul_To_Keep_Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xULqQvcOpQKBQUSiHtyccjd6XS4_sQwfMd7LUP-zJkRUYb2-sMpQQryDy2rWhvNcyY3Uh-JgGeN5SrmimkFKYUuLD8cIMmDBpBniFdaJ57nICfrt7Rto0s4O34A7zE8gPnGmSWQoefdQ/s320/My_Soul_To_Keep_Cover.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">I'm hosting a contest for the month of May. Of course, no purchase is necessary, but you do need to download my FREE read from SCP, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My Soul to Keep</i>, an erotic paranormal (ghost).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><o:p>Below are several questions from </o:p><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My Soul to Keep</i>. Answer any<strong> one</strong> of them correctly and you'll be entered into a contest to win your choice of a $30.00 Amazon or Secret Cravings Gift Card…winner's choice! Answer <strong>two</strong> correctly, you'll earn <strong>two</strong> chances to win, and so on. Contest ends midnight, May 31<sup>st</sup> and the winner will be announced by Saturday, June 2<sup>nd</sup>!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">Special Agent Analiese Valentine – aka "Val" – lived and died for her career. Possessing a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">sixth sense </i>for as long as she could remember, Val always knew she was different – and so did everyone else. So different, in fact, her own mother – apparently unable to tolerate her daughter's unusual gifts – abandoned her, forging internal scars so deep most relationships, if any, were cultivated at a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">safe</i> distance. A near-tragic accident opens unexpected doors – some otherworldly – changing her life in ways she'd never imagined possible. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">Dr. Maxwell "Max" Thornton, a psychiatrist, ironically lives an almost reclusive life except for his practice. Although his empathic abilities allow him to help his patients in ways most practitioners never could, the effort is taxing, at times debilitating. Keeping a limited and selective clientele, he manages to pursue a career <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and</i> maintain his sanity, convinced <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">normal</i> relationships are out of the realm of his reach. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">When a guarded agent and a reluctant empath cross paths, unexpected revelations occur and a delicate thread binds them to one another as a predetermined Fate begins to unfold, sending them plummeting into a war between good and evil.</div><br />
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</div></div><h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #134f5c;">Now for the questions ...</span></o:p></h3><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p> 1. What is the name of the ghost that 'haunts' Val?</o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p> 2. What city does Val get shipped off to after the incident in Atlantic City?</o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p> 3. What is the name of the movie theater owned by Max?</o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p> 4. What does the dark entity that attacks Val in her apartment want from her?</o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p>There you go! Good luck to everyone! My greatest hope is that you'll enjoy the story so far and realize you just have to find out what happens next! </o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p>Layla</o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-1001079011871234942012-02-15T07:00:00.048-05:002012-02-16T22:22:22.195-05:00Naughty After Dark Blog Hop<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome everyone! I am so excited to be participating in the <br />
Naughty After Dark Blog Hop.</div><br />
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<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visit the either of the Blog Hop Pages for quick links to all the blogs!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/">http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://natashablackthorneblog.blogspot.com/">http://natashablackthorneblog.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">My first novella, Skin Deep, an erotic contemporary romance is now available at Secret Cravings Publishing and explores the adage, is beauty only Skin Deep? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">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.</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">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.</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> only Skin Deep. </div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span class="text">If you have a moment to watch the trailer for Skin Deep …<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;">Since this is a Naughty After Dark Blog Hop, here is an except from Skin Deep (18+ Please!)</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">Still shaken from the overt sexual reaction to his touch as well as the sight of the breathtaking canvas of her back, she let him guide her back to the table and help her up. With legs swinging nervously over the edge, she watched anxiously as he dipped the brush into the powder, tapping it against the side of the jar before returning to stand before her.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">Her feet stilled as the brush swept over her breasts again and again until she lost herself in the resultant rush of heat, responding with a soft cry before stopping herself.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">"God, Em…you're driving me crazy." <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">"I…I could say the same." Her voice caught and made a small noise that sounded almost like a purr.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">"Do you trust me, Em?"<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">"Yes."<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">He rid himself of the jar and brush. Then, placing the pillow behind her, gently urged her back against the table until she was lying down, all the while searching her gaze for any sign of dissent. Apparently confident she wanted him to proceed he sat on the stool and rolled himself into position in front of her. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">Those large hands hid the gentler truth of a tender touch as he eased her legs open, sliding his palms underneath her backside and raising her towards him.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">As his tongue grazed the sensitive flesh of her inner thighs, she drew in a sharp breath before releasing a deep sigh, followed by a deeper moan.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">"It's been a long time Rick." <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">You just might want to let me dust the cobwebs off first,</i> she was tempted to suggest but remained quiet, curious. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">"That's a real shame. You don't mind if I remedy that unfortunate situation," he replied playfully, lowering his head between her thighs. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">About to protest, the first rush of warm breath against the silky fabric of her panties quieted any objections. Moving his mouth along the outline of her mons, he seemed in no rush, intent on exploring her fully. Following the contours of her outer lips, he gently nipped and pulled against the fabric, rousing a scintillating need within. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">A soft cry escaped her lips when he nuzzled her, his nose brushing against the swollen pearl nestled in damp folds. Undulating waves of warmth and wanting rippled over her from head to toe and her hips arched instinctively as the ache for something more began to grow. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">Damn, it had been so long, too long. The intimate feel of his mouth refreshed her memory, reminding her first and foremost of the passionate woman within, before revealing with stunning clarity that she was still sexy and desirable, despite her perceived flaws.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">Reaching down, her fingers moved through his hair, his locks slipping over her skin, tickling as if she’d just passed them through a spider's web. When she urged him against her, he stilled, lifting his head.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">"Rick…" Her voice filled with an almost desperate pleading and when he didn't respond immediately, she panicked, the old fears creeping back in to steal this moment from her.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">Lifting herself on her elbows, she looked into his eyes, her gaze searching his. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">"You want <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">more</i>, Em?" He grinned at her mischievously.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">She smiled despite herself. "Yes! Tease.” </span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"> </div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span class="text"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Romance Review gave SKIN DEEP by Layla Hunter a </b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5 Star Review and it’s a Top Pick! </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“SKIN DEEP left me speechless. It swept me away, left sweet tears in my eyes and a smile on my heart.” </i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Michelle R<o:p></o:p></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><a href="http://erotic.theromancereviews.com/viewbooksreview.php?bookid=1531"><span style="color: blue;">http://erotic.theromancereviews.com/viewbooksreview.php?bookid=1531</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div>I know there are many 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, <a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=10" target="_blank">Skin Deep</a>, an erotic contemporary novella, as well as a $10.00 Gift Certificate to <a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/" target="_blank">Secret Cravings Publishing</a>, leave a comment below to my question ...<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">True beauty wears many faces and is said to be in the eye of the beholder. I make it a habit to look for the ‘beautiful’ in each person who comes my way … whether a sparkle in lovely eyes; or an infectious laugh; a genuine smile; a giving heart; a kind word for someone else; a sharp mind, and even an equally sharp wit; a wry sense of humor; all these traits and more are what define <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">beauty </i>for <em>me</em>.</div><br />
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</div>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-3606416385603350132012-02-11T00:00:00.006-05:002012-02-11T13:02:20.067-05:00With Love, Valentine's Day Blog Hop!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hqFp6ajQeCzAO9e2lX5LlV9zrEo434raDWxsU6IgDYWjGpwf9OztU23xeJ0UTajEDPN8R6fF8B1Hx1KAnh2lPYK3R0BW9HhpESf-mMW8cg3t6R8-pWIYL6NON8hD-PbZtrhRX4FL2F8O/s1600/withlovevdayBH+button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hqFp6ajQeCzAO9e2lX5LlV9zrEo434raDWxsU6IgDYWjGpwf9OztU23xeJ0UTajEDPN8R6fF8B1Hx1KAnh2lPYK3R0BW9HhpESf-mMW8cg3t6R8-pWIYL6NON8hD-PbZtrhRX4FL2F8O/s320/withlovevdayBH+button.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the </span></strong></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">With Love, </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Valentine's Day Blog Hop!</span></strong></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">My love of romance began at age of eleven when my Nanny (referred to lovingly as 'Nanns') slipped me a couple <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">True Romance</i> comic books, along with my first romance, and it <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">was</i> love at first sight. Before long, I was writing my own stories and have been doing so for over three decades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><em><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c1130; font-size: large;"><strong>I am a hopeless romantic ... always have been, always will be!</strong></span></em></span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Although Valentine's Day is purportedly a day for 'lovers' I personally enjoy viewing it as a day to reconnect with the one's you love, whether they are your partners, friends, family, etc. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I believe letter writing is becoming a lost art, replaced with e-mails, texts, and posts on the walls of Facebook. I don't know about you, but when I receive an actual letter or card in the mail, it makes my day. There is a nostalgia in the act of reading anothers personally penned words and sentiments. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I've been cultivating a little known hobby of mine recently. Over the years I've been collecting love letters from WWI and WWII but I'm open to letters from any era. With a letter being the only way to communicate with a loved one, the detail and emotion contained within these long letters is rich in its intimacy. Reading these long lost letters is an experience unto itself. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Regardless if you are in a romantic relationship or not, use the day to tell someone you care about how much they mean to you! Pick up a pen ... pick up card, or better yet, make your own Valentine ... and WRITE them a little note (or a long one)! Sure, you can send an e-mail if that is the only way to connect with them BUT if you can write something, it's my suggestion you do just that. </span></span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I know there are tons of blogs to visit, so I won't keep you long. I'm happy you stopped by and <em>if you'd like <strong>a chance to win a PDF copy of my e-book, </strong></em><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=10" target="_blank"><em><strong>Skin Deep</strong></em></a><em>, an erotic contemporary novella, <strong>as well as a $10.00 Gift Certificate to </strong></em><a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Secret Cravings Publishing</strong></em></a><em>, leave a comment below to my question ...</em> </span></span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><strong>When was the last time you physically wrote a letter to someone near and dear to your heart? </strong></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span></span></span></span><em><strong>or ...</strong></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><strong>If you had a choice, would you rather receive a love letter via e-mail or one penned on paper?</strong></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/">http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/</a>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-14271779744235391732012-01-19T00:00:00.045-05:002012-01-19T00:00:07.245-05:00Welcome to the Last Stop of SCP Blog Hop!<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><i style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_z7n4f4="2" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60yzbr5uLsH8yE1Aeu1d19000_r59eShhrDmT4z7RzhnGjMOzVzwh_oGGIiBqjviliE7a61ZYxUNNOK-lFawzrHKg23W3WPpyeHnd0L2M-OH7S5UAqV6la3Bvd9nUc5DaQB7hzRDlGmc/s200/SCP+Anniversay+Button+200x300.jpg" width="133" /></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman", "new york";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Secret Cravings Publishing is celebrating their One Year Anniversary! </i></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60yzbr5uLsH8yE1Aeu1d19000_r59eShhrDmT4z7RzhnGjMOzVzwh_oGGIiBqjviliE7a61ZYxUNNOK-lFawzrHKg23W3WPpyeHnd0L2M-OH7S5UAqV6la3Bvd9nUc5DaQB7hzRDlGmc/s1600/SCP+Anniversay+Button+200x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: medium;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman", "new york";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Come join in the fun and win some great prizes too!</i></span></span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman", "new york";"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Third prize - SCP GC $25</b></span></span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", "new york";"><span style="font-size: medium;">Every participating author is having their own give-way, so make sure to stop by every blog and comment for more chances to win.</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", "new york";"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman", "new york";"><span style="font-size: medium;">YOU MUST comment on EVERY blog over the next month to be eligible for the main prizes listed above - no purchase is necessary and please leave your email address. </span></span></div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", "new york";"><span style="font-size: medium;">SPECIAL during the SCP Blog Hop Anniversary...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", "new york"; font-size: medium;">For those who leave comments on the blogs, they'll receive a 25% off coupon for the SCP website. All purchases during the contest time will receive 10% off purchases on the website.</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times new roman", "new york";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><strong>From December 16, 2011 through January 19, 2012</strong> visit the below listed author's blogs and websites for your chances to win great prizes.</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/">http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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I have the pleasure of being the last author on SCP's Blog Hop and I wanted to do something special. As a member of the SCP family, I've had the privilege to work with not only the amazing staff at SCP but to be amongst the remarkably talented writer's who call SCP home.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Whether you are a romance author or a romance reader, have you ever wished to be the heroine (or hero) of your very own story? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><br />
If so, now is your chance! By leaving a comment, you will have a chance to win your very own CUSTOM short story (approx. 2500 words) starring none other than YOU! <br />
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This story will be yours and yours alone and after answering a few questions (the answers of which will be kept quite confidential), decide on the heat level and genre, I will craft a personalized romance just for you.<br />
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To qualify for SCP's Blog Hop prizes, you simply need to leave a comment with your e-mail address.<br />
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In order to qualify for a chance to win my contest, you need to answer the following question:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
<em>If you could 'star' in your own romance, what would your ideal heroine (or hero) be? A detective? A vampire or ghost hunter? The owner of a specialty shop? A small town girl or a big city professional? The possibilities are limitless and I've often fantasized about a few myself, so I'm quite interested in your fantasy character!</em> PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS at the end of your comment! </div><br />
Best of luck to all those who've visited each blog on SCP's Anniversary Blog Hop! And to Secret Cravings Publishing ... a very HAPPY ANNIVERSARY with best wishes for years to come!<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">First prize - Kindle Fire</div>Second prize - Amazon GC $50<br />
Third prize - SCP GC $25<br />
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Every participating author is having their own give-way, so make sure to stop by every blog and comment for more chances to win.<br />
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YOU MUST comment on EVERY blog over the next month to be eligible for the main prizes listed above! No purchase is necessary and be sure to leave your email address with your comment. <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">For those who leave comments on the blogs, they'll receive a 25% off coupon for the SCP website. All purchases during the contest time will receive 10% off purchases on the website.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">From December 16, 2011 through January 19, 2012</b> visit the below listed author's blogs and websites for your chances to win great prizes.<br />
<u><span style="color: #320032;"><a href="http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://secretcravingspublishing.blogspot.com</a></span></u></div><br />
I have the pleasure of being the last author on SCP's Blog Hop and I wanted to do something special. As a member of the SCP family, I've had the privilege to work with not only the amazing staff at SCP but to be amongst the remarkably talented writer's who call SCP home.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Whether you are a romance author or an avid reader, have you ever wished to be the heroine (or hero) of your very own story? <o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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Come back and visit my blog on January 19<sup>th</sup> and leave a comment for a chance to win your very own CUSTOM short story (approx. 2500 words) starring none other that YOU!<br />
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This story will be yours and yours alone and after answering a few questions (the answers of which will be kept quite confidential) I will craft a personalized romance just for you. Details will be posted January 19th!<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #460046; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 20pt;">Layla Hunter<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-13442761647322268432011-09-25T07:00:00.005-04:002011-09-24T21:05:38.780-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">SIX SENTENCE SUNDAY - My Soul to Keep</div><br />
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After a short hiatus from Six Sentence Sunday, I am happy to be back. This go around I am posting six sentences from my ongoing weekly FREE read (a new installment every Wednesday) at <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/">Secret Cravings Publishing</a>, entitled <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/FreeReads.html">My Soul to Keep</a>, <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">an erotic contemporary paranormal (ghost). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> In this snippet, Val is dealing with the ghost of the man she killed in the field (and subsequently left her for dead for a few moments) and who is now her nemesis of sorts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: black;"> Val kicked the door shut behind her, not even bothering to turn the lights on. These days she wasn't afraid of the dark...she <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">knew</i> what lurked in the shadows.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"> Tossing her canvas tote onto the chair, she walked towards the kitchen, lights from the street illuminating the interior of her apartment.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<em><span style="color: black;">It wouldn't kill you to turn a light on, </span></em><em><span style="color: black; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">the Port Newark ghost commented from the well-worn brown leather couch in the living room.<o:p></o:p></span></em><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Val ignored him. The last time he'd materialized, she noticed his appearance had changed somewhat; the bullet hole between the eyes still visible but not nearly as gruesome. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> If you'd like to catch up on this story, visit <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/FreeReads.html">Secret Cravings Publishing</a> for your FREE weekly download.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> And be sure to visit <a href="http://www.sixsunday.com/">Six Sentence Sunday</a> link to check out all the other SSS offerings!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-51445763552742165482011-08-07T08:00:00.001-04:002011-08-07T08:00:06.944-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">SIX SENTENCE SUNDAY</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hello all! It's time for Six Sentence Sunday and this is my second contribution. These six sentences are from <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/LaylaHunter.html">Skin Deep</a> as well and take place after Rick paints a stunning piece of body art on Emily. Hope you enjoy ...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">Still shaken from the overt sexual reaction to his touch as well as the sight of the breathtaking canvas of her back, she let him guide her back to the table and help her up. With legs swinging nervously over the edge, she watched anxiously as he dipped the brush into the powder, tapping it against the side of the jar before returning to stand before her.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">Her feet stilled as the brush swept over her breasts again and again until she lost herself in the resultant rush of heat, responding with a soft cry before stopping herself.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">"God, Em…you're driving me crazy." <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><span style="color: black;">"I…I could say the same." Her voice caught and made a small noise that sounded almost like a purr.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"></div>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-47639495031072301472011-07-31T08:00:00.030-04:002011-07-31T08:00:04.651-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">SIX SENTENCE SUNDAY - Skin Deep</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Hello all! First, thank you for stopping by today! This is my first attempt at Six Sentence Sunday. Be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.linkytools.com/wordpress_list.aspx?id=99597&type=basic">other writer's offerings</a>! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Choosing the first six sentences to post wasn't easy, but this is from one of my favorite scenes in <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/LaylaHunter.html">Skin Deep</a> - Emily and Rick's first kiss which happens after an unexpected, and emotionally painful, run-in with her ex-fiance ...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">"Don't…don't kiss me because you feel sorry for me," she said, her voice barely a ragged whisper.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"> "I'm not about to kiss you because I feel <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">sorry</i> for you." His warm breath danced across her lips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This is what it should feel like…the earth shifting under your feet…butterflies in your stomach…heartbeat quickening…that shiver in your spine…a stirring deep within your very core?<o:p></o:p></i></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.3in;">When Rick slipped his arms around her waist, a shiver coursed through her as their bodies touched, now face to face, chest to chest, thigh to thigh. A slow heat simmered just under the surface and she wanted to feel more. Reaching up, she moved her hands through his hair before wrapping her arms around his neck, urging him closer, melting into him. </div>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-56939263919685170992011-05-24T23:01:00.001-04:002011-05-24T23:18:25.851-04:001st ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CONTEST IN HONOR OF OUR SERVICEMEN/WOMENWith <span style="color: #cc0000;">Memorial Day</span> just a few days away, I thought this would be a perfect time to host a contest for a chance to win several prizes including a couple of copies of my erotic contemporary novella, <strong>Skin Deep</strong>, a $15.00 Gift Certificate to <strong>Secret Cravings Publishing</strong>, a $10 iTunes Gift Card, and ... a "Surprise Bag" (who doesn't LOVE a surprise?!? *winks*) filled with lots of goodies and swag!<br />
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All you need to do to be entered for one of these prizes is leave a comment, <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">but not for me.</span></strong> <br />
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Instead, I want all who participate to leave a comment for our beloved and brave servicemen and women, past and present. 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!<br />
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I'm going to 'gather' all the comments at the end of the contest and put together a booklet to include with a package of books I am sending to a wonderful servicewoman through Operation Paperback! <span style="color: blue;">(</span><a href="http://www.operationpaperback.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.operationpaperback.org/</span></a><span style="color: blue;">)</span><br />
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The contest will run through Friday, June 3rd and end at midnight. Winners will be announced and notified over the weekend. 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!<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Skin Deep - Secret Cravings Publishing - <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/LaylaHunter.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/LaylaHunter.html</span></a> </div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">10% of my royalties from the sales of Skin Deep will be donated to The Scleroderma Foundation.<o:p></o:p></b><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“SKIN DEEP left me speechless. It swept me away, left sweet tears in my eyes and a smile on my heart.”<o:p></o:p></i><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“… a beautiful tale that will warm your heart and light your fire.” Michelle R<o:p></o:p></i></div><br />
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<span class="text">If you have a moment to watch the trailer for Skin Deep …<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-29865878298241425972011-01-30T19:47:00.001-05:002011-02-08T22:36:25.782-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4apfUyxVrrvDQvd7yJ-Qz6eNvvrTEePG7tou8ja-HGvDjouR8x5etjjGw0PFTfNE44qLI8pKrDw1iWyRBVYoKMfaNvQdn4QRDlUe0mUmXGxXDRW4WTN6bh8GvlVONjY9CTgI90qPzW9Pp/s1600/TMDR%252BPromo%252B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4apfUyxVrrvDQvd7yJ-Qz6eNvvrTEePG7tou8ja-HGvDjouR8x5etjjGw0PFTfNE44qLI8pKrDw1iWyRBVYoKMfaNvQdn4QRDlUe0mUmXGxXDRW4WTN6bh8GvlVONjY9CTgI90qPzW9Pp/s400/TMDR%252BPromo%252B3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="yiv1252437734yiv2109938126msonormal" style="margin: auto 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Bookman Old Style";">I’m pleased to announce that I am a member of Truly, Madly, Deeply Romance Authors … a group of 26 authors each dedicated to putting out FREE reads twice a year! </span></div><div class="yiv1252437734yiv2109938126msonormal" style="margin: auto 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Bookman Old Style";">I’m very excited about this project and honored to be among the talented writers that have been gathered for this project. </span></div>Layla Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862603520230350958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006697562421711988.post-37049089057854640392011-01-30T19:43:00.000-05:002011-01-30T19:43:34.741-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVx-lgwH7iNkJ76Jp5UB_3FAFQwahv6glDzPx9SJWsrtjKZJC-CzjywG07OKYiUmFCBvzn4UIoboyaQoAoNzmTtxIuov0GnFj_JJD-vwCqjmIWSG7KupJYRdAO_TMc5Pfao78l0Dh6NCA/s1600/Skin_Deep_5%255B1%255D+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVx-lgwH7iNkJ76Jp5UB_3FAFQwahv6glDzPx9SJWsrtjKZJC-CzjywG07OKYiUmFCBvzn4UIoboyaQoAoNzmTtxIuov0GnFj_JJD-vwCqjmIWSG7KupJYRdAO_TMc5Pfao78l0Dh6NCA/s320/Skin_Deep_5%255B1%255D+%25282%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Hello all! It’s a balmy Sunday night in Jersey (for us, 40 degrees IS balmy *winks*) and it’s the perfect night to share the upcoming release of my first novella, an erotic romance entitled Skin Deep, available at Secret Cravings Publishing on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">February 9, 2011</b>! <a href="http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/LaylaHunter.html">http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/LaylaHunter.html</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">10% of my royalties from the sales of Skin Deep will be donated to The Scleroderma Foundation.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>CONTEST:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">True beauty wears many faces and is said to be in the eye of the beholder. I make it a habit to look for the ‘beautiful’ in each person who comes my way … whether a sparkle in lovely eyes; or an infectious laugh; a genuine smile; a giving heart; a kind word for someone else; a sharp mind, and even an equally sharp wit; a wry sense of humor; all these traits and more are what define <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">beauty </i>for <em>me</em>.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><u><span style="color: #460046; font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">What is true beauty in </span></u></strong><em><b><u><span style="color: #460046; font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;">your</span></u></b></em><strong><u><span style="color: #460046; font-family: Times; font-size: 16pt;"> opinion?</span></u></strong></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">E-mail your answer to me (no more than 50 words or so, but if the Muse strikes, feel free to run with it!) at <a href="mailto:laylahunter@gmail.com"><span style="color: windowtext;">laylahunter@gmail.com</span></a> with either <strong><u>SWEET</u></strong> or <strong><u>SEXY</u></strong> in the subject line.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I will add you to my mailing list BUT I will <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not </i></b>flood your inbox with e-mails; instead you’ll receive the Premier Issue of my <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">upcoming</i> semi-annual newsletter.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Contest will end Midnight, February 14th and winners will be announced/contacted February 15th!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two (2) winners will be selected by Random.org, and ideally, I’d love to share the winner’s entries (with your permission, of course!)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">One prize will be <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SWEET</b> … </i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">$25.00 Sephora e-Gift Certificate</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">One prize will be <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SEXY </b>… </i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Kama Sutra Chocolate Lover's Body Paints</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>BLURB:</u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">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.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">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.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">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 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> only Skin Deep. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span class="text">Take a moment to watch the trailer for Skin Deep …</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span class="text"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Dr9IM1csQ</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I love meeting other writers, readers and authors, so feel free to find me on Facebook or visit my website for a direct link, and my e-mail!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #460046; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 20pt;">Layla Hunter</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Secret Cravings Publishing – Every Night Erotica – XOXO Publishing</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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