I launch a brand new autumn blog theme and then I disappear. Sorry about that. Lots of stuff keeping me offline. This weekend I’m in Baton Rouge for the Heart of LA Readers Luncheon. To hold you till I can get back to blogging next week, I’ll leave you with a weekend giveaway – an ARC of WITH EXTREME PLEASURE.
ONLY SOMETHING THIS DANGEROUS…
After three weeks in Manhattan, Kingdom Trahan is ready to get back to bayous, crawfish boils, and afternoons fishing on the Gulf. But before he can pull out of the parking garage, he meets a curvy detour. King noticed Cady Kowalski on the photo shoot he just endured—sexy and confident, with a waifish look that belies the way she corralled him into submission using only a can of hairspray. Yet Cady isn’t confident now. She’s bruised, edgy, and desperate to get out of town…
COULD FEEL THIS GOOD…
For years, Cady has been looking over her shoulder, wondering when the gang of drug-running criminals who killed her brother would make their move on her. She’s grown used to having no one to turn to, no one to trust. But King isn’t walking away—not even when their lives are threatened, again and again. Drawing Cady’s pursuers out of hiding is the only way to end this, and it’s also the most reckless thing they can do…short of diving into a red-hot affair from which there’s no turning back…
With Extreme Pleasure Alison Kent. Kensington/Brava, $14 paper (288p) ISBN 978-0-7582-1758-5
Kent’s 11th erotic SG-5 thriller (after 2009’s No Limits) doesn’t feature that crime-fighting organization directly, but does showcase a related character, Kingdom “King” Trahan, a rich Louisiana model and ex-con who rescues wan makeup artist Cady Kowalski. King first meets Cady when the battered girl climbs into his Hummer, pleading for a ride out of town. When they stop by Cadie’s apartment to pick up her things, Cady’s roommate tries to shoot her, setting off King’s protective instincts. Not surprisingly, a passionate attraction develops between them, and the suspense heats up similarly; as King and Cady avoid hit men and car bombs, King learns that Cady carries a heavy secret—the part she played in her brother’s death eight years earlier. Before long, the pair is recruited by a mysterious agent to catch one of their pursuers, who also had a hand in Cady’s brother’s death. As always, Kent’s mix of thrills and romance is familiar but satisfying. (Dec.) ~ Publishers Weekly
I’ll draw a winner on Monday, October 5, 2009, 8:00 p.m.ish CDT from the pool of comments to this post. Just answer me this: What are YOU doing this weekend?
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Chinese school (yep, the kids just LOVE that. NOT.) and a friend’s kid’s birthday party (which the kids DO love), church, and hopefully not too much else! Hope you’re enjoying Baton Rouge! I *am* enjoying your gorgeously colored autumn theme :)
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Hi Alison,
This weekend I’m taking the dogs to the groomer and I’m planting bulbs and baking pumpkin bread. In between that I’ll be writing. Nothing too exciting, but it needs to get done.
Have a great weekend,
Debra
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This weekend I have to attend a memorial service for a soldier that was killed in afganastan. I’m not really happy about my weekend.
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This weekend is full of…. not fun stuff. I’ve been putting of many things I hate to do like clean and reorganize. I do normal household chores, but sometimes it takes a little bit more. And that is what I put off. Who wants to do that when you can go shopping, or read a good book. Like for instance one by you Alison. Sadly I’ve already read all of the ones I have, and I’m not a re-reader. Need something new so that I don’t have to clean….save me :)
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I’m staying in (it’s raining all weekend) and renting Scary Movies. If you consider Abbott & Costello and the Wolfman, Dracula, etc. movies scary…I do!
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This weekend I plan in staying home and catching up on my reading.
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I’m going around applying for a job. Hopefully, the mall will be hiring for the holidays.
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Besides trying to get some reading time in – looking into getting the seasonal flu shots, going to Borders, picking up some toys to have for the baby who will be 1 next month – I cannot believe! – hoping to find some of the last fresh tomatoes at our local farm stand, going to lunch with my husband today and maybe cook a nice meal tomorrow.
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Hi Alison, I will be relaxing. Reading and watching a few movies.
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Working on a baby blanket I’m crocheting for my daughter’s CP English teacher . . . it’s blocks with the alphabet in puff stitch. I’m almost done & I think it’s so cute.
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taking an audio book back to the library (and paying my late fee).
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I am working on the yard, there is a lot of work to be done before the leaves come down.
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I just got back form a ‘trip’ so *hopefully* all I’m gunna do this weekend is sit on the couch and watch TV lol.
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Cleaning house ( oh, what fun! ). And reading. I got two new books. To Wed A Wicked Earl and Tucker’s Claim.
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Hmmm…It’s cold today and I’m all by myself (yea!) so I’m going to stay in my PJ’s and read. No work, nothing! VERY RARE so I’m gonna enjoy it. :D
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Getting ready for company cleaning this weekend and hopefully watching a movie with the kiddos.
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Nephew #1 had surgery, so I get a week vacation away from nephew duty! It has been quite awhile since I had a week of me time… I will read read & read, update my garden, decorate for Halloween,… we will see what I am in the mood to do! :)
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Taking my mom to meet one of her friends that she hasn’t seen in 35 years. She’s looking forward to it, and I’m glad she excited about going on a trip. It’ll be a busy day though!
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As I will be without a car come Monday for at least two days, trying to run neccessary errands. Heading to the Blood Bank tomorrow for a platelet donation.
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I’m cleaning today and catching up on some of my shows on dvr. Tomorrow, I’m going to go into work for a few hours to get our fax line fixed and then watch some TN Titans football. Plan on reading some this weekend too.
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I’ll be doing some laundry and grocery shopping. Have a great weekend.
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I am headed to my sister’s house tonight for girl time. All our menfolk are out of town this weekend, so we get to watch movies and pig out on brownies and popcorn. It’s going to be a blast, and a wonderful way to recharge.
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Frustration, dealing with insurance issues for my father, what a pain. Have to chill out reading a good book in between that paperwork.
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This week was the birthday party for my BFF Friday, kid centered fun on Saturday and tomorrow (well today) in honor of fire safety month, the Fire Department Open House.
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I went with my boyfriend, his dad, and his sister’s boyfriend to Freeport, TX to pick up their sailboat and spent 11 hours with them as we motored back to Kemah. The jib sheet tore when they were on their trek to Port Aransas in the Harvest Moon race. Today, we’re sleeping in, nursing our sunburns, and going to my little brother’s 9th birthday party. Fun times all around.
Hope you’re having a fabulous weekend.
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hi alison
just making a big pot of chili
for the cold nites.
then cozying up to the cats.
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We took the kids to “Howloscream” at Sea World San Antonio.
We thought they were ready for the Haunted Forest, but they were already freaked out about the walking zombies, werewolves, and pumpkin head people roaming around the place. We figured if we attended while it was still light out they wouldn’t be so scared…no chance.
Love the new look to your blog. Its really beautiful.
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This weekend included a trip to the zoo with my son’s cub scouts pack, re-organizing kids clothing, laundry and general organizing/picking-up, grocery shopping, kids’ soccer and tennis, and helping my cub scout sell popcorn. Not an entirely thrilling weekend and I’m looking forward to some quiet time to read a new book tonight.
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went to a nice dinner with friends
have fun
hot cover
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The weekend has already passed, but I worked on a website most of the weekend. Needless to say…it didn’t feel like much of a weekend!
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This past weekend, played pinball and went to see the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Then on Sunday, watched the Steeler game. :)
COming weekend, going to a pumpkin festival and doing lots of fun stuff.
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This weekend for me was College Football, and time with my dad.
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I was making plans for my Hubster’s 31st Birthday this weekend and studying for college placement tests… 30 years old and i am spending my nights crying over Algebra…. just like i was 16…… *sigh*
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Watched football on Sat. and on Sunday went to see Fame!
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I did a little shopping, a little yard work, a little reading and a LOT of nothing!
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My mother came for a visit and spent the whole weekend playing with my kiddos. We made caramel apples, played outside, and just enjoyed being together.
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Did pretty much nothing on the weekend. Fall is here finally and the weather was chilly here. Looking forward to With Extreme Pleasure’s release. Been anxiously awaiting for a new BRAVA release from you.
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I’ve gotta admit that I was pretty lazy, but me and hubby did clean out the turtle tank, so now he has fresh clean water, so that’s good.
Deidre
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Mentoring with teen girls at a group home, going to see a movie, working on homework