Truth be told by Tamsin Baker out Now!
Truth be told is by Tamsin Baker
Is a contemporary M/M erotic romance, published by Evernight Publishing.
I'd be happy to offer a copy of my menage vampire ebook- Eternal Hearts- due out in June- to the most original comment.
Blurb:
Patrick is gorgeous, gay and a corporate lawyer. He also wants to stay firmly in the closet. When he goes to a new club in search of a one night stand, he is picked up by Liam.
Liam is bigger, beautiful and also a top.
A hot and heavy night ensues and a lovely follow up brunch that has them both thinking there could be more to their relationship than just sex.
But Liam is out and proud gay, he finds an insult to one’s pride and integrity not to accept who you are. Patrick disagrees and major problems occur.
Author Bio:
Tamsin Baker read sexy romance for years, skipping the story to find the 'good bits'. When she found Erotic romance and Erotica, it was like coming home to people who understood what she wanted to read. When it was time to write, the world expanded and she knew this was what she wanted to do forever.
Excerpt:
Liam left and Patrick exhaled, he had a lot of explaining to do.
“Wow, he is so hot Patrick.”
He laughed, she had no idea.
“Yeah, but not exactly your type, Milly.”
She looked affronted then comprehension registered.
“Oh, he’s…gay?” she whispered.
Patrick had to laugh again. She said it like it was a state secret. “Yeah.”
Milly’s face dropped in disappointment for a minute then looked straight back at him.
“I’m really impressed with you big brother. Not many straight guys can be friends with gay ones.”
Red heat scorched his cheeks, this was the time to tell her. Open up to one person in his life.
Patrick opened his mouth, and paused. His fear crippling him. He couldn’t do it. The door of opportunity slammed shut in his face and he exhaled as pain tightened his chest.
“He’s a good guy,” he mumbled, embarrassment scorching his cheeks afresh.
Liam slid back in his chair and gave him a quizzical grin.
“So, interior design Milly? Sounds much more interesting than being a lawyer.” Liam gave him a sideways grin and Patrick poked his tongue out before he could stop himself.
Milly laughed. “You should take days off more often. I can’t remember the last time you looked so happy.”
She glanced over her shoulder and stood up. “Better go, potential new client.”
She bent to kiss him on the cheek, her mouth cool against his flushed face.
“I’ll hopefully see you again Liam.”
Liam smiled politely. “Maybe.”
They both watched her walk away and greet an older lady that must have been the client she was waiting to meet.
Then Liam turned steely blue eyes on him, all amusement gone.
“They don’t know you’re gay.”
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Available from: Evernight Publishing and Amazon
Tamsin Baker read sexy romance for years, skipping the story to find the 'good bits'. When she found Erotic romance and Erotica, it was like coming home to people who understood what she wanted to read. When it was time to write, the world expanded and she knew this was what she wanted to do forever.
Excerpt:
Liam left and Patrick exhaled, he had a lot of explaining to do.
“Wow, he is so hot Patrick.”
He laughed, she had no idea.
“Yeah, but not exactly your type, Milly.”
She looked affronted then comprehension registered.
“Oh, he’s…gay?” she whispered.
Patrick had to laugh again. She said it like it was a state secret. “Yeah.”
Milly’s face dropped in disappointment for a minute then looked straight back at him.
“I’m really impressed with you big brother. Not many straight guys can be friends with gay ones.”
Red heat scorched his cheeks, this was the time to tell her. Open up to one person in his life.
Patrick opened his mouth, and paused. His fear crippling him. He couldn’t do it. The door of opportunity slammed shut in his face and he exhaled as pain tightened his chest.
“He’s a good guy,” he mumbled, embarrassment scorching his cheeks afresh.
Liam slid back in his chair and gave him a quizzical grin.
“So, interior design Milly? Sounds much more interesting than being a lawyer.” Liam gave him a sideways grin and Patrick poked his tongue out before he could stop himself.
Milly laughed. “You should take days off more often. I can’t remember the last time you looked so happy.”
She glanced over her shoulder and stood up. “Better go, potential new client.”
She bent to kiss him on the cheek, her mouth cool against his flushed face.
“I’ll hopefully see you again Liam.”
Liam smiled politely. “Maybe.”
They both watched her walk away and greet an older lady that must have been the client she was waiting to meet.
Then Liam turned steely blue eyes on him, all amusement gone.
“They don’t know you’re gay.”
www.tamsinbakererotic.com
erotictamsinbaker.blogspot.com.au
Available from: Evernight Publishing and Amazon
The Reluctant Duke by Georgiana Louis out now!!
Colin Lyre, recently inherited 10th Duke of Lincoln, has been told his whole life that he is superfluous to his family.
When he must deal with the responsibility and stress that comes with his new title, he flounders rather badly. He is determined do his ‘duty’’ and marry an ‘appropriate Duchess.’
Life throws Colin’s plans wayward when he rescues the beautiful Annabelle from a ball. She makes him realize how much better his life could be, but he doesn’t know if he truly deserves such happiness.
Annabelle wants nothing to do with the responsibility of marrying a title. She simply wants to make a suitable match with a gentleman who can support her family.
Colin is Annabelle’s perfect prince until she realizes what life as his life would be like. However, making the rational decision to stay away from one another is much harder than either of them expects.
Excerpt:
“We were so pleased you could make it, Miss Collins.” Victoria replied for them both. She was smiling warmly at Annabelle and Colin felt his teeth clenching again at the light in Victoria’s eyes.
“I heard that my friend managed to give you a small amount of assistance that night, Miss Collins. I hope you are feeling well this evening?” John dropped his voice to make sure that no other person on the balcony could hear him.
Annabelle blushed deeply but instead of avoiding the topic, her gaze held firmly to John’s face and her eyes flashed with something strange.
“He did indeed sir,” Annabelle rushed in before Colin could say anything, lifting her chin a fraction.
“Although, it was no small thing. Without Colin there that night, I’m afraid I would have been packed and on my way back to Somerset today from the horror of it all.” Annabelle lifted her chin again in a defiant manner and Colin could do nothing but stare at her. She was not afraid to thank him publicly for his rescue and she was so incredible when she was defending him.
“Colin?” John asked, one eyebrow raised in the air at his friend. Colin silently cursed, he never had given Annabelle his surname and she certainly did not know his title. Trust John to notice the use of his given name. They both knew that most people called him ‘His Grace’. No one except his mother and a few select friends called him Colin.
“Oh, I’m so sorry.” Annabelle soon realized her error, turned to Colin and lay a hand on his arm in an intimate gesture that neither Victoria or John missed. Colin grimaced, he had known he was going to regret joining her on the balcony.
“I do not know what else to refer to you as.” Annabelle turned wide eyes to him.
Victoria and John both burst out laughing.
Annabelle looked back at them quickly, startled.
Colin glared at them, they must have thought it an amazing joke. They had found the only woman in London who did not know every detail about him down to his shoe size.
“May I present His Grace, the Duke of Lincoln, Colin Lyre.” John announced to Annabelle with another bow and a great flourish of his right hand.
Annabelle pulled back her hand from his jacket sleeve so quickly it was painful. She took a step back from him with a wounded look in her huge violet eyes.
“I thought...you said...ah... oh my,” Annabelle stuttered stumbling back towards the ballroom and without even a backwards glance, she picked up her skirts and ran from the balcony.
When he must deal with the responsibility and stress that comes with his new title, he flounders rather badly. He is determined do his ‘duty’’ and marry an ‘appropriate Duchess.’
Life throws Colin’s plans wayward when he rescues the beautiful Annabelle from a ball. She makes him realize how much better his life could be, but he doesn’t know if he truly deserves such happiness.
Annabelle wants nothing to do with the responsibility of marrying a title. She simply wants to make a suitable match with a gentleman who can support her family.
Colin is Annabelle’s perfect prince until she realizes what life as his life would be like. However, making the rational decision to stay away from one another is much harder than either of them expects.
Excerpt:
“We were so pleased you could make it, Miss Collins.” Victoria replied for them both. She was smiling warmly at Annabelle and Colin felt his teeth clenching again at the light in Victoria’s eyes.
“I heard that my friend managed to give you a small amount of assistance that night, Miss Collins. I hope you are feeling well this evening?” John dropped his voice to make sure that no other person on the balcony could hear him.
Annabelle blushed deeply but instead of avoiding the topic, her gaze held firmly to John’s face and her eyes flashed with something strange.
“He did indeed sir,” Annabelle rushed in before Colin could say anything, lifting her chin a fraction.
“Although, it was no small thing. Without Colin there that night, I’m afraid I would have been packed and on my way back to Somerset today from the horror of it all.” Annabelle lifted her chin again in a defiant manner and Colin could do nothing but stare at her. She was not afraid to thank him publicly for his rescue and she was so incredible when she was defending him.
“Colin?” John asked, one eyebrow raised in the air at his friend. Colin silently cursed, he never had given Annabelle his surname and she certainly did not know his title. Trust John to notice the use of his given name. They both knew that most people called him ‘His Grace’. No one except his mother and a few select friends called him Colin.
“Oh, I’m so sorry.” Annabelle soon realized her error, turned to Colin and lay a hand on his arm in an intimate gesture that neither Victoria or John missed. Colin grimaced, he had known he was going to regret joining her on the balcony.
“I do not know what else to refer to you as.” Annabelle turned wide eyes to him.
Victoria and John both burst out laughing.
Annabelle looked back at them quickly, startled.
Colin glared at them, they must have thought it an amazing joke. They had found the only woman in London who did not know every detail about him down to his shoe size.
“May I present His Grace, the Duke of Lincoln, Colin Lyre.” John announced to Annabelle with another bow and a great flourish of his right hand.
Annabelle pulled back her hand from his jacket sleeve so quickly it was painful. She took a step back from him with a wounded look in her huge violet eyes.
“I thought...you said...ah... oh my,” Annabelle stuttered stumbling back towards the ballroom and without even a backwards glance, she picked up her skirts and ran from the balcony.
Georgiana Louis
Georgiana Louis is a chiropractor, wife and mother in the real world. However, her passion for writing could not be denied. She fell in love with romance novels at the tender age of eleven. Thousands of books have been read, absorbed and enjoyed since then. More recently, the wonderful world of Regency romance. Dashing heroes and beautiful heroine's, in an era just beginning to accept love matches. Please join her in the fictional world, where everything ends as it should, happily ever after.
Website: www.georgianlouis.com
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Emmie Dark's New Destiny Romance -- "Spellbound" out in March!
Spellbound By Dark Emmie
When Belle conjures up a phantom lover for an evening of hot sex, it's amazing, but is he really a phantom?
Louise Reynolds's first book Her Italian Aristocrat is on sale now!!
On a mission to buy a prestigious shoe company, Australian career girl, Gemma Parkinson, arrives in Italy determined to succeed. But when she falls ill, effortlessly handsome local aristocrat, Luca Andretti, is on hand. Suspicious about Gemma's presence in his town, he offers to let her recuperate in his amazing palazzo. Surrounded by the lavish trappings of the rich – servants, designer clothes, fine food and wine – Gemma is completely out of her depth.
Intent on saving the town's local industry, Brunelli Shoes, from foreign take-over, Luca throws every obstacle he can in Gemma's path. Headstrong, savvy and equally determined to successfully wrestle the company away from him, Gemma fights Luca all the way.
But Luca's life of privilege masks a private world of pain and Gemma has demons of her own. As they come to understand one another, their growing attraction starts getting in the way.
This moving love story involving two people from very different backgrounds is a delightful, contemporary romance in a gorgeous Italian setting.
Available from Amazon, Google Play, Apple and Kobo stores and from www.destinyromance.com.
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Congratulations to our talented Cara Gabriel who is a finalist in the 2013 Romance Writers of Australia's High Five Contest.
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Emmie Dark signing copies of her latest books for Serena Tatti
at our September 2012 Meeting
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The lovely Fiona Lowe has won the 2012 RITA and The Ruby
with her wonderful book Boomerang Bride
Congratulations Fiona!!!
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Margaret Tanner author of Poignant, Passionate Wartime Romance
FINALIST in 2011 EPICON
and BEST HISTORICAL ROMANCE in 2010 AT READERS FAVORITE
Margaret has three new releases with her new publisher Books We Love Publishing
FINALIST in 2011 EPICON
and BEST HISTORICAL ROMANCE in 2010 AT READERS FAVORITE
Margaret has three new releases with her new publisher Books We Love Publishing
DARING MASQUERADE available at Amazon
By the time Ross Calvert discovers Harry Martin is in fact Harriet Martin she has fallen in love with him. Realizing she has failed in her final effort to protect her shell-shocked brother, she puts a desperate proposition to Ross. Marry her and she will give him an heir.
Ross accepts. However, he is tormented by the betrayal of his former fiancée Virginia. On his honeymoon he meets her again and is still infatuated. With the army recalling him to the trenches of France, he faces a terrible dilemma. Taste Virginia’s passion before he marches off to war, or keep his marriage vows to Harry.
LAUREN’S DILEMMA available at Amazon
Captain Blair Sinclair returns from the trenches of World War 1 suffering amnesia, and mistakes Lauren (Laurie) Cunningham for his fiancée.
When his real fiancée turns up his memory returns, and Laurie is banished for being an imposter.
Pregnant and desperate to hide the shame of having Blair’s baby out of wedlock, she marries Dick McKinlay. He needs a wife to hide his own dreadful secret.
Dick is tried for a murder he did not commit. Will Laurie reveal both their secrets to save him from the hangman?
Captain Blair Sinclair returns from the trenches of World War 1 suffering amnesia, and mistakes Lauren (Laurie) Cunningham for his fiancée.
When his real fiancée turns up his memory returns, and Laurie is banished for being an imposter.
Pregnant and desperate to hide the shame of having Blair’s baby out of wedlock, she marries Dick McKinlay. He needs a wife to hide his own dreadful secret.
Dick is tried for a murder he did not commit. Will Laurie reveal both their secrets to save him from the hangman?
A MORTAL SIN available at Amazon
As the world teeters on the brink of World War 2, Paul Ashfield travels to Australia in search of the mother who deserted him. He meets Daphne Clarke, and after nights of passionate love-making, they decide to marry, but Paul discovers a shocking family secret. He and Daphne share the same mother. Devastated, he quickly departs the scene.
In Singapore, they meet again, and Daphne tells him she is not his sister. They marry just prior to Singapore being invaded by the Japanese. In the chaotic aftermath, each believe the other has died during the bombing. When they finally see each other again, it is in an English church, where Paul is about to wed another woman
As the world teeters on the brink of World War 2, Paul Ashfield travels to Australia in search of the mother who deserted him. He meets Daphne Clarke, and after nights of passionate love-making, they decide to marry, but Paul discovers a shocking family secret. He and Daphne share the same mother. Devastated, he quickly departs the scene.
In Singapore, they meet again, and Daphne tells him she is not his sister. They marry just prior to Singapore being invaded by the Japanese. In the chaotic aftermath, each believe the other has died during the bombing. When they finally see each other again, it is in an English church, where Paul is about to wed another woman
In His Eyes is our talented Emmie Dark's latest release which comes out in North America in August and in Australia in September.
You can pre-order it now from Amazon and Book Depository.
At MRWG'S AGM Louise Reynolds was voted in as Coordinator and Cara Gabriel as Treasurer! Congratulations ladies and thank you!
Fiona Lowe, multi-published Mills & Boon and Carina Press author!
Fiona Lowe, multi-published Mills & Boon and Carina Press author presented a wonderful workshop, Emotion Charged Love Scenes at our November meeting.
Thank you Fiona for another of your entertaining and informative workshops!!
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MRWG's talented - now multi-published - author Emmie Dark
has sold her 2nd book to Harlequin SuperRomance!
Emmie's 1st book ‘Cassie’s Grand Plan’, a Harlequin SuperRomance, will be out in March 2012.
Congratulations Emmie!!
Melbourne Romance Writers Guild is proud to announce our members wonderful achievements at this year's Romance Writers of Australia 2011 Conference:-
Emmie Dark won the Romance Writers of Australia's Emerald competition and did a fantastic job as MC!!
Cara Gabriel snagged 2nd Place in the Little Gems!!
Ebony McKenna's The Autumn Palace was voted the best cover in the 20 years in the RWAus Cover competition!!
Louise Reynolds won the Lynne Wilding Award!!
Well done ladies, you rock!!!
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MRWG'S lovely Serena Tatti has a new professional manuscript editing service - Serena Tatti Story Editor.
With 6 years editing experience Serena will work with authors to produce a flawless manuscript, polished and ready to submit for publication while never interfering with the author's "voice".
We wish Serena well in her new venture.
With 6 years editing experience Serena will work with authors to produce a flawless manuscript, polished and ready to submit for publication while never interfering with the author's "voice".
We wish Serena well in her new venture.
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Emmie Dark's debut novel, Cassie's Grand Plan will be published by Harlequin Super Romance in March 2012 in the US, with the UK, Australia and New Zealand to follow shortly after.
Congratulations Emmie!
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Cara Gabriel placed second in the RWA Little Gems short story competition
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Louise Reynolds - placed sixth in RWA Little Gems Garnet 2011 Anthology. Congratulations Louise!!!
The lovely Louise has also been nominated for the Lynne Wilding Meritorious Service Award!!
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The lovely Louise has also been nominated for the Lynne Wilding Meritorious Service Award!!
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Michelle Somers has made it to the Top 15 in the Romance Writers of
Australia Emerald competition.
Congratulations Angela!!!
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Congratulations Angela!!!
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What talent we have!!! Congratulations Ladies!!!
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Ebony who does so much for our group has included a dedication to MRWG & its members in her latest release "Ondine - The Autumn Palace, published by Egmont "
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The Melbourne Romance Writers Guild is pleased to
announce that it is proudly affiliated with
the Romance Writers of Australia
