Initially I'd thought I would never write in the Contemporary, boarding on the Erotic, Romance Genre. Then again, how could I pass up the challenge of trying a new genre for a writing competition and having the gauntlet thrown down that someone didn't see me being able to pull of writing a steamy romance? Well, anyone who knows me will state I'm ALWAYS up for a challenge! I may not succeed in everything I do, but it doesn't mean I won't try, maybe step back and re-evaluate and try again until I say, "Maybe this isn't for me."
Thankfully, my first attempt at Contemporary has inspired more books of the same level. I thought I would never write a male hero with more of a controlling and dominant nature than that of Garrett Andrews Waters, but I've decided to push the envelope and see just how dominant I can make this new one, but stay within the Contemporary borders.
The next book was supposed to be a stand alone, but the more I get into the book, the more I see the supporting characters creating a series with each "potential" couple having their own book with their own set of issues. The original characters will remain present, but they will shift to the background, while another couple moves to the foreground. It will be my first attempt at doing this so there are no cliffhangers in the books. Yep, I definitely learned my lesson with cliffhangers from Learning to Trust. I'll never leave you with a soap opera Friday or season ending finale like that again.
The Need Series will start with "I Need You Always" and is actually based on a real life event that I encountered and may have helped save a young man's life. The events of that night kept playing out in my mind and I kept wondering why he ended up where he did and thought about the different scenarios until I realized I had a romance story in the making. It is amazing how the events around us, including our dreams, can inspire the stories of tomorrow.
Dane and Marissa are currently being written. They are the new power couple. He of course will be the dominant, but they are both pig headed, strong willed, and .... I'd like to go into details, but I'm not ready to fully introduce them just yet. I'd actually intended to work on the third book in the Remembrance Series next, but the idea for this book took hold of my dreams and insisted it be written first.
I'll slowly start to introduce the characters, as soon as I figure out a timeline for things. But a new series has definitely started and it will stay in the Contemporary genre, but pushing the edges of its boundaries.
Check back for more information.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Learning to Love Again is NOW LIVE!!!
Buy Links for Learning to Love Again:
Amazon:
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/learning-to-love-again-cynthia-p-oneill/1119700141?ean=2940149214426
Smashwords: being
worked on
Sunday, June 1, 2014
ATTENTION Bloggers/Author Friends - Learning to Love Again Book Blog Tour Coming Soon!
The Learning to Love Again Book Blog tour is Coming June 23rd for one week. The sign-up for the tour is currently in session with Between the Sheets Promotions. If you haven't read the first two books in the trilogy, no problem, they'll be provided. Learning to Love Again is the third and final in the installment. If you love Contemporary Romance, verging on Erotica, then here's the link to sign up for the tour: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ql-BGbDhz0wZ7SwVixASGHKGQQWrPAo58BK9jvOH7IA/viewform?usp=send_form
Please feel free to share. Thank you!
Please feel free to share. Thank you!
Monday, May 19, 2014
Learning to Love Again, Learning Series, Book 3 COVER REVEAL
Blurb:
Control can be a wonderful
feeling, especially when you’re an alpha like Garrett Waters. But how do you control a beast from the past
intent on destroying everything you hold dear?
He’d already lost his parents and aunt, but now threats against him, his
fiancé, Laurel Hart, and their unborn child pushes him into hiding to try and
protect all he cares for. Can he outsmart Walt Peterson and regain control or
will he lose everything he’s come to trust and love, including his own life?
Laurel Hart’s life has been
upended, with one traumatic event after another, but she’s survived thanks to
her family and Garrett. She’s learned to trust in Garrett’s love for her;
letting go of her past, and his, has opened her up to the idea of learning to
love again. Will her trust and affection
be short lived with Chase Peterson hot on her trail, determined to make her his,
or will justice prevail and allow them to finally live in peace and have their
happily ever after?
It will be a heart pounding race
to the finish for both Garrett and Laurel, with surprises around every
corner.
Excerpt #1:
I
could feel my body shivering over the thoughts roaming around in my mind and
soon felt the comfort of an extra blanket being pulled over me and the warmth
of a warm body surrounding me. I jumped at the contact of an arm wrapping
around my waist.
“No
need for alarm, darling, it’s just me,” Garrett whispered softly into my ear as
he placed a gentle kiss along the side of my neck.
I
opened my eyes slowly and turned towards him, letting my head fall against his
shoulder and snuggling deeper into his form, breathing in his intoxicating
vanilla musk fragrance. He cradled me closer as one of his hands ran soft
strokes up and down my spine.
I
rubbed my nose against his until his lips found mine. His tongue traced the
outer edges of my mouth, nipping me on the corner with his teeth, causing me to
open right before he plunged in. I could feel his manhood harden against my
thigh as his hands began to feel upwards towards my breasts, squeezing them
firmly.
I
felt lost in the moment until he pulled back.
“Laurel, we need to
stop.”
But why? My heart shattered. The fear of
rejection coursed through me, wondering if I’d hurt him to the point he didn’t
want me anymore. I quickly turned on my side and scooted away from him, but not
before he pulled me back against his full length. He kissed the side of my neck
and nuzzled into it, breathing in my scent.
“It’s
not that I don’t want you. You have no idea how badly I want to tie you to this
bed so I know you won’t run from me again, and take you with everything that I
have.” He turned me so I could see his face. “I need you, but we’re on approach
for the airport and will be landing in ten minutes. That’s not enough time to
do everything I crave. We’ll have to wait until we get back to the penthouse
and let everyone see that you’re okay first.”
I
realized what he was saying and started to get up and collect my shoes so I
could return to my seat for landing. I was reaching for the door when I felt
him press up against me and whisper, “Just wait until everyone leaves tonight,
because then you’re mine!” he growled
as he bit gently into my earlobe and thrust his manhood against my bottom. He
always did know how to take my breath away.
I'll post Excerpt # 2 in a day or so.
Amazon Link:
Goodreads link to Learning to Love Again , be sure to add it to your TBR list.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
NEWS --- UPDATES --- ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Okay, I figured that title would get everyone's attention. LOL!
Sorry, I've been a bit bad on keeping things updated lately, but life sometimes throws you a wrench and you have to deal with things. But, on the plus side...there's excitement in the air!
The next Learning Series book, Learning to Love Again, will have a cover reveal later today or later this morning, given the time I'm typing this out. I'll include the blurb, along with a couple of excerpts. I'll also be revealing a new banner on my Facebook page.
I hadn't planned on the book being back in my hands already. So I'm a little ahead of schedule. The "official" release date is set for June 16th. But, if enough interest in given, I might be inclined to release a week earlier, "unofficially".
Come back for the cover reveal!
Now, time to catch up on my website...life is never slow or dull and I love it!
Sorry, I've been a bit bad on keeping things updated lately, but life sometimes throws you a wrench and you have to deal with things. But, on the plus side...there's excitement in the air!
The next Learning Series book, Learning to Love Again, will have a cover reveal later today or later this morning, given the time I'm typing this out. I'll include the blurb, along with a couple of excerpts. I'll also be revealing a new banner on my Facebook page.
I hadn't planned on the book being back in my hands already. So I'm a little ahead of schedule. The "official" release date is set for June 16th. But, if enough interest in given, I might be inclined to release a week earlier, "unofficially".
Come back for the cover reveal!
Now, time to catch up on my website...life is never slow or dull and I love it!
Friday, March 14, 2014
I've Been Too Quiet - I Know!
I've been quiet, but have had a lot of personal family illness going on that took priority. Family comes first before writing. So my apologies about a lapse in blogs and posts. I've actually been more current with my posts out on Goodreads then here.
So, what's going on with the books?
The Remembrance Series has been pushed back due to illness. I was hoping to release the third book in the series early Summer, but it will be moved to late Summer/early Fall. The final book will either release the end of the year 2014 or first part of 2015.
My focus right now is on the Learning Series. The second book just came out in February. I'm currently writing the third, and most probably final, book in the series. It is due to my editor the middle of next month and hoping for a June release. The reason I say it is "probably" the last book in the series, is it will be the last that focuses primarily on Garrett and Laurel. I have had requests to do a stand alone to enlighten everyone on the details of Jonathan (Garrett's brother) and Grace's (Laurel's cousin) romance. Hint: There will be other couples that will start pairing together in the final book. If there is enough interest, they may get their own books as well.
After the two series are complete, I have four outlined projects that I would like to take on, most likely as stand alone books. I don't know that I would have enough material to push them to a series, but one never knows. ;-)
I'm trying to get myself back on schedule with everything. It is amazing how much being sick can throw you off, but then when the whole family gets sick....UGH! At least we are all on the path to healing and getting our schedules back to some degree of normalcy.
I'll try to blog more often and update my website.
So, what's going on with the books?
The Remembrance Series has been pushed back due to illness. I was hoping to release the third book in the series early Summer, but it will be moved to late Summer/early Fall. The final book will either release the end of the year 2014 or first part of 2015.
My focus right now is on the Learning Series. The second book just came out in February. I'm currently writing the third, and most probably final, book in the series. It is due to my editor the middle of next month and hoping for a June release. The reason I say it is "probably" the last book in the series, is it will be the last that focuses primarily on Garrett and Laurel. I have had requests to do a stand alone to enlighten everyone on the details of Jonathan (Garrett's brother) and Grace's (Laurel's cousin) romance. Hint: There will be other couples that will start pairing together in the final book. If there is enough interest, they may get their own books as well.
After the two series are complete, I have four outlined projects that I would like to take on, most likely as stand alone books. I don't know that I would have enough material to push them to a series, but one never knows. ;-)
I'm trying to get myself back on schedule with everything. It is amazing how much being sick can throw you off, but then when the whole family gets sick....UGH! At least we are all on the path to healing and getting our schedules back to some degree of normalcy.
I'll try to blog more often and update my website.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Learning to Let Go is now LIVE on ALL avenues! Special introductory pricing of $0.99, for the month of February only!
Amazon:
US http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I9R1I3Y
UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I9R1I3Y
CA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00I9R1I3Y
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/405701
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/learning-to-let-go-cynthia-p-oneill/1118584379?ean=2940148210108
Garrett and Laurel are back, as their story picks up right where the other book left off. Book three will be out June 2014!
Please feel free to share with everyone you know!
Plus, if you are a member of Facebook, there's a Release Party to celebrate Learning to Let Go's Release. This Wednesday, February 12th, at 5 PM to 9 PM, EST, right on FB. Here's the Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/583269625074355/
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