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July 3rd, 2009
Laid Bare With Flair – Day One!!!

In this erotic universe, passion knows no rank…

Since the first settlers came through the portals from Earth, fifteen Families have held the rule of the Federated Universes in their hands. There’s never been a better time than now to throw out the old and usher in a new order. Give voice to the unranked. Abbie Haws has spent her life battling the system. A fighter, she’s always been too busy and driven to pay much attention to finding love. But when she’s granted audience with Roman Lyons, the head of House Lyons, who stands for everything she hates, her instant attraction catches Abbie off-guard…

It’s common knowledge that the Known Universe revolves around Ravena–and that Ravena revolves around Roman Lyons, bred to lead since birth. Roman dreads his meeting with a defiant–if stunning–rabble-rouser. But, sometimes, headstrong personalities in the conference room make for hot-and-heavy, guilty trysts in private….

Now, Abbie will show Roman the parts of her world he wouldn’t otherwise get to see. And he’ll give her a glimpse of the Families’ age old tradition and unleash a sexuality he’d never given rein to before.

Just a glimpse of Abbie and Roman’s connection here:

RELENTLESS by LAUREN DANE
Copyright 2009, Lauren Dane
All Rights Reserved, Penguin Publishing Group

The woman looking back at her in the mirror started as she took herself in. “I look like I just got fingered like a nineteen year old in her boyfriend’s parents’ house,” she mumbled as she wet her hands to get her hair back in order. Which made her laugh because she had been a nineteen year old girl who got fingered in her boyfriend’s parents’ house, in the dark, in their family room after an hour of kissing.
Who kissed for an hour anymore? She’d like to kiss Roman for an hour, maybe two. Languid kisses because they had the whole day to do nothing more than that.

Her knees were still rubber from the interlude. How completely unexpected it had all been. Him touching her like that, shoving her sleeve up to see the bruise Kerrigan had left. And when she saw his hand there something slipped its moorings inside her and she rushed at him, shoving him to the carpet, wanting to harm before she could be harmed.

But he’d been still, looking up at her through eyes that saw right to her soul. Some part of him had seen her pain and he’d responded to that. And then when he’d caressed her thighs, good great gods! It’d been enough to ram the sense back into her enough to jump from him and get some distance. But then he’d uncoiled himself like a great, male predator and moved to her with kind eyes.

She’d attacked not just a Ranked male, but the Ranked male and he gently moved the hair from her face. Not as if she was so fragile she’d break, but as if she was precious. And then he kissed her and she couldn’t resist, couldn’t even recall the reasons she’d had for staying away from him to begin with.
She’d gone up there upset and afraid but now something else had passed between them. He’d touched her physically, yes, but emotionally as well and the dark edge of craving began to sliver through her.

At first glance, Relentless is about opposites attracting, but once you scratch the surface, you see that despite class differences, Abbie and Roman are not so very different when it comes to being passionate about the things they believe in. It’s a story about passion, committment, connection and love – and what happens when sometimes those things conflict and you have to choose.

Today’s prize (announced tomorrow at noon pacific) is a copy of Relentless and a pair of very pretty earrings from one of my favorite ETSY sellers!

All you need to do is reply here and tell me what song or CD you’re listening to most these days. I’ll choose a winner from the entries tomorrow! Winners have three days to claim the prize so you’ll be responsible for checking back here!

DAILY CONTEST NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES

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80 comments to “Laid Bare With Flair – Day One!!!”

  1. Woohoo! Let the Flair begin :D

    I listen to Funhouse by P!nk, Daughtry by Daughtry, and Taylor Swift and Fearless by Taylor Swift everyday. I just have them on shuffle and repeat while I’m working. I never get tired of them. :)

    by Joy Roach July 3rd, 2009 at 3:15 am

  2. Hi! Great giveaway and Relentless sounds like a very interesting read.
    My favourite CD these days is Chase This Light by Jimmy Eat World Great stuff, if you haven’t heard of it you should try it

    by Frana July 3rd, 2009 at 3:35 am

  3. Kasabian’s West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum and Daniel Merriweather’s Love & War – two great albums only released in the past month or so. Good quality songcrafting

    by Tez Miller July 3rd, 2009 at 3:45 am

  4. Since I already have this book don’t put me in this one but in the main contest. But mostly Keith Urban new one Sweet Thing

    by Christine July 3rd, 2009 at 5:32 am

  5. M cd player has The Eagles Long Road Out of Eden, John Hiatt Riding the King (I love the songs and lyrics, they make me smile), Bob Seger Greatest Hits, and Cat Stevens Teas for the Tillerman.

    Okay, I’m a classic rock fan.

    by Lisa J July 3rd, 2009 at 6:14 am

  6. Right now I’m feeling very patriotic after Canada Day and am mostly listening to Metric’s Fantasies, Our Lady Peace’s Clumsy and Three Days Grace One X. And of course there is the soundtrack to Hannah Montana the Movie in the van. I have two daughters

    by Cheryl McInnis July 3rd, 2009 at 6:37 am

  7. Ah….my secret shame…..
    I have been listening to Lady Gaga`s Poker Face! Also, please don`t enter me in the contest for Relentless, I have it already!

    by Natasha A. July 3rd, 2009 at 6:44 am

  8. I’m listening to Leonard Cohen or some music from the 60’s, with Johnny Tillotson or Bobby Darin

    by Eva S July 3rd, 2009 at 6:49 am

  9. I’m not a big music fanatic but the one song on the radio that seems to always attract my attention and makes me want to sing along these days is Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant.

    by Michelle July 3rd, 2009 at 6:54 am

  10. No need to enter me into this drawing – but whoever wins is lucky indeed. I LOVED Relentless! :D

    And yay for Laid Bare coming out!!!

    by limecello July 3rd, 2009 at 7:25 am

  11. I have the song “For What’s It Worth” by Placebo on heavy rotation here these days.

    by Chris July 3rd, 2009 at 7:43 am

  12. Its summer and that usually means its Jimmy Buffett for me pretty much everything by him

    by Jessie July 3rd, 2009 at 7:52 am

  13. I’m listening to the soundtrack of Wicked!

    by Amelia July 3rd, 2009 at 8:06 am

  14. My new favorite song is a new one I just heard a few days ago called ‘Battlefield’ but I still have no idea who sings it! Must google. Loving it hard though!

    Weeeee! on the new release. I so love that cover!

    by Nancy July 3rd, 2009 at 8:13 am

  15. My favorite song right now is Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas!

    by Teresa W. July 3rd, 2009 at 8:21 am

  16. I’m listening to both “I Don’t Care” by Apocalyptica and “Second Chance” by Shinedown. Generally I have Three Days Grace ready to go–I love a number of their songs, they get me going during the day.

    Congrats on the new release!

    Thanks,

    Michelle (AntinMitchfield)

    by Michelle July 3rd, 2009 at 8:27 am

  17. I have a wide variety I’m listening to. But I’m probably listening to the Broadway soundtrack to Rent most often.

    by Jody F. July 3rd, 2009 at 8:42 am

  18. We’re currently on a They Might Be Giants kick, and the kids of course love No No No! *sigh*

    by Fedora July 3rd, 2009 at 8:53 am

  19. I’m listening to the Celtic Thunder Act 2 CD these days, I especially like their version of Don McLean’s Castles In The Air. That and the new Rob Thomas.

    by Nancy Gilliland July 3rd, 2009 at 8:54 am

  20. I’ve had an extremely annoying song stuck in my head for a few days now, but I’ve been trying to drive it out using Lady Gaga and Family Force 5…. Mmmm… Love those guys.

    by Ley July 3rd, 2009 at 9:04 am

  21. I’ve been listening to Jordin Spark’s song “Battlefield” I love it!!

    by Jeanette Juan July 3rd, 2009 at 9:08 am

  22. Congrats on the new release!
    My favourite song nowadays is Mordred’s Lullaby. Just love it!

    by Tamsyn July 3rd, 2009 at 9:16 am

  23. I’m hooked on ‘Broken Strings” by James Morrison and Nelly Furtado. It’s a sad balled but its hauntingly beautiful. Also listening to Rob Thomas’ new one and Paramore’s last CD.

    by Stephanie July 3rd, 2009 at 9:26 am

  24. I have so many things on my media player that it randomly plays I have everything from Dr. Hook to Taylor Switft, Daughtery, Metallica, Old Rock, hairbands, country to Trans Siberian Orchestra.

    I think probably old southern rock is my favorite.

    by Heather Brewer July 3rd, 2009 at 9:35 am

  25. I love George Strait!! I have been listening to his newest CD-Troubadour

    by Judy Cox July 3rd, 2009 at 9:36 am

  26. Okay, I’m admitting it. I have been gorging myself on Michael Jackson. Everything I can hear on satellite and CD’s. It’s like a guilty secret, lol. My daughter is about to kill me….she’s like Mommy, MORE Michael Jackson?? Can you QUIT?? I’d actually forgotten about alot of his songs.

    by Melissa July 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 am

  27. Hate to say it but here lately I’ve not been listening to any music on a regular basis. I haven’t even been watching tv. I’ve been reading my TBR pile and loving it. Have a great day.

    by Roberta Harwell July 3rd, 2009 at 9:57 am

  28. I’ve been listening to Colplay’s current album, Viva La Vida. My song of the moment is “Lovers in Japan.”

    by Jane July 3rd, 2009 at 10:00 am

  29. The song I’m listening the most to right now is Keith Urban’s You look good in my shirt.

    by Roxanne July 3rd, 2009 at 10:16 am

  30. I love the soundtrack to the movie Enchanted. I keep listening to the song “So Close”. Also been listening to the Korean band 2pm.

    by danni July 3rd, 2009 at 10:18 am

  31. I have been listening to George Strait’s Troubadour and Lady Antebellum’s self titled album.

    by Crystal B. July 3rd, 2009 at 10:19 am

  32. I’ve got Carlos Santa – The Shaman on my CD player. I just love his groove style of guitar.

    by Armenia July 3rd, 2009 at 10:30 am

  33. Hi Lauren, Don’t enter me in for Relentless cause I bought your book the day of the realease and I’d love someone to win that hasn’t had the treat of reading it yet!

    However I still wanna have fun and play so right now my favorite song is Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas and I changed my ring tone to that song too.

    by Michelle July 3rd, 2009 at 10:59 am

  34. Right now I am listening to the soundtrack from Wicked, MJ’s greatest hits, and Lily Allen :)

    by tea4444rose July 3rd, 2009 at 11:01 am

  35. I have my i-Pod wired to my tuner and I’m listening to mixture of 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s rock and country in surround sound.
    Just love digital technology!

    by Kristen Riley July 3rd, 2009 at 11:18 am

  36. At this time my favorite song I listend to is the cover to Wham’s Careless Whisper by Seether. I also like the video of LoveGame by LadyGaGa. I have found an tape of lovesongs that my husband made for me when we started dated and I am beginning to load those songs onto my Itouch.

    by Lissa July 3rd, 2009 at 11:30 am

  37. Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams

    by chey July 3rd, 2009 at 11:52 am

  38. Im currently listening to Calling All Skeletons by Alkaline Trio.

    by Donna S July 3rd, 2009 at 12:29 pm

  39. George Straight’s Troubador.

    by Estella July 3rd, 2009 at 12:35 pm

  40. Wonderful contest Lauren. Relentless sounds like a great book to win and as an avid collector of earrings that makes the prize doubly interesting to me. :D Please put my name in the hat, thanks.

    by Ilona July 3rd, 2009 at 12:44 pm

  41. I find that a combination of Adele, 60s motown, and a little snoop dogg gangster rap usually fortify me on the tough days I’ve been having

    by Jennifer ONealWatts July 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm

  42. I’m listening to Knock you down by Keri Hilson

    by delitealex July 3rd, 2009 at 12:52 pm

  43. These days it’s mostly Glasvegas for me

    by Suzana July 3rd, 2009 at 1:05 pm

  44. Broken Strings by James Morrison/Nelly Furtado & Please Don’t Leave Me by Pink.
    Guilty pleasure is The Way I Are by Timbaland on CD in the car where no one can hear me singing.

    by Mary G July 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm

  45. I’ve been listening to The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac and Who’s Next by The Who.

    When did they start calling my favorite music Classic Rock?!

    by Susan July 3rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm

  46. My daughter put together a mix of stuff for me recently and that is what I’ve been listening to mostly! It has everything from Oingo Boingo to Journey! Lots of good stuff!

    by Blanche July 3rd, 2009 at 1:50 pm

  47. You Found Me by The Fray. Love them!

    by Erika July 3rd, 2009 at 1:50 pm

  48. I’m sure you meant a musical CD, Lauren, but right now in my CD player in the car is Kim Edward’s The Memory Keeper’s Daughter! LOL, I have way too many books on CD and tape, so I’ve made a vow to start listening to them!

    Thanks for the Relentless blurb. It’s terrific! Looking forward to this book!

    by Sandy M July 3rd, 2009 at 2:06 pm

  49. I listen to Pink a lot. I’ve been listening to Twista a lot too.

    by bridget3420 July 3rd, 2009 at 2:21 pm

  50. right now im listening to Jason Aldeans song “She’s Country”

    by Sarah July 3rd, 2009 at 2:23 pm

  51. Hey Lauren!

    Thank you for the awesome contest! I am so looking forward to “Laid Bare”.

    I am listening to John Mayer’s “Continuum”, these days as well as a selection of iTunes from Joshua Radin.

    Thanks
    Lea

    by Lea July 3rd, 2009 at 2:48 pm

  52. I am listening to Frank Sinatra and Neil Diamond singing What Does America Mean to Me as I get ready for July 4th.

    by Karin July 3rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm

  53. I’ve been listening to Blue October’s new CD, Approaching Normal because I love the song My Never.

    by Lisa F. July 3rd, 2009 at 3:30 pm

  54. I tend to stick to audiobooks for listening, no music at the moment. The cover for relentless is great.

    by Anne Jones July 3rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm

  55. I’m sad for the lost of Michael Jackson which I have been listening to 25th anniversary of thriller It was my fav as a kid and a lot of his other songs.
    sasluvbooks@yahoo.com

    by stacey smith July 3rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm

  56. Currently I have two songs I’m constantly lisitening to: She Is Love by Parachute & The Wind Blows by The All-American Rejects.

    by Kainani July 3rd, 2009 at 5:06 pm

  57. I love country music and right now I keep listening to Carrie Underwood’s I told you so that is a remake of Randy travis’ song

    by Diane Sadler July 3rd, 2009 at 5:09 pm

  58. I’ve been listening to The Killers Hot Fuss and Kings of Leon (assorted albums) lately. In the car, I’m a horrible station flipper. Joe can’t stand it but fortunately Gabe doesn’t seem to mind yet!

    by Collette July 3rd, 2009 at 5:21 pm

  59. I’ve been listening to a lot of Leonard Cohen lately.

    by Amy M July 3rd, 2009 at 6:13 pm

  60. Hi Lauren,
    I have been listening alot to Missy Higgins, especially my fav song “Where I Stood”. Funny enough I first learned about this singer from one of Megan Hart’s itunes playlists, and I absolutely love it.

    I would love to win a copy of Relentless. I just got Undercover so would be great to get this one so I can read them together. Congrats on the countdown to Laid Bare’s release!

    by Booklover1335 July 3rd, 2009 at 6:24 pm

  61. right now it is the new GREEN DAY album good from front to back

    by stacey dempsey July 3rd, 2009 at 6:48 pm

  62. Hi Lauren, I too love how she’s reflecting back to those teenage years. Then I started to think of them too!

    I’d love to be in for RELENTLESS! I’m deaf so can’t give you anything I listen to, but just the other day I was looking up the lyrics to Landslide by Fleetwood Mac. Its a favorite of my hubbys and I remember him putting the speakers on the floor, this was when we were dating, and he had written out the lyrics and then had me feel the music through him and the lyrics. Loved that one, and a beautiful memory too!

    by Caffey July 3rd, 2009 at 7:20 pm

  63. Caffey
    That’s so romantic. Somebody ought to write a book. Do you ever read Mouth to Mouth by Erin Mccarthy. One of my fave books by her.

    by Mary G July 3rd, 2009 at 7:37 pm

  64. I’m listening to Beyonce and Britney Spears and of course Micheal Jackson

    by Marjana Kaly July 3rd, 2009 at 7:52 pm

  65. I have been listening to music online lately. Quite a few of my fav authors have started putting either a soundtrack list on their website to listen to with their books – or even the music itself!!

    by Vanessa July 3rd, 2009 at 8:45 pm

  66. I have been listening to & mulling over the fact that no-one (in reality) is immortal. RIP Michael Jackson. No matter if we loved or hated you – you have left a lasting impression on us all. Your music will outlast us all.

    by Mary Preston July 3rd, 2009 at 9:06 pm

  67. Hi Lauren, I’ve been listening to Matt Nathanson’s album. And no need to enter me for Relentless I bought it right away and LOVED it!

    by Jennifer F. July 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 pm

  68. i normally listen to the radio. It’s hard to find the time for cd what with work and whatever.

    by Pamk July 3rd, 2009 at 9:50 pm

  69. forgot to say don’t enter me in this contest. already have it and read it and loved it.

    by Pamk July 3rd, 2009 at 9:51 pm

  70. I’ve been listening to 3OH!3’s new CD, WANT.

    by Audrey A July 3rd, 2009 at 10:02 pm

  71. The song I’ve been listening ot is Battlefiels by Jordin Sparks….I absolutely Love This Song!!!
    And I’ve pulled out all of my Micheal Jackson CD’S and have been playing them non stop.
    R.I.P. Micheal

    ~Afshan
    Afshan522@aol.com

    by Afshan N July 3rd, 2009 at 11:52 pm

  72. HEY LAUREN, LATELY I’VE BEEN LISTENING TO NKOTB’S “THE BLOCK” A LOT.

    by ANNA SHAH HOQUE July 4th, 2009 at 12:53 am

  73. Hello Lauren,

    Well, do to my niece & nephew being addicted to the Twilght dvd (me too!!!) I have been listening to Supernatural Blackhole by Muse ALOT!!! Even printed out the lyrics for my nephew who loves music (he is 10yrs old) and he has been singing it most every night when I get home from work. When I go to the computer to check my emails he pulls up a seat & asks me to pleeeaasse put on my itunes & start Supernatural Blackhole & sing with him. So, I know all the words as well as just listening to it.

    Michelle B.

    by Michelle B. July 4th, 2009 at 2:39 am

  74. “Hold Back My Heart” by Michael Johns. Michael is the gorgeous Aussie who should have won American Idol Season 7!

    by Virginia Campbell July 4th, 2009 at 5:13 am

  75. Lady Gaga is a big one for me right now. But I also listen to the Wicked Soundtrack a lot too. Those would be the top two

    Thanks!
    amy m

    by Amy Mowers July 4th, 2009 at 6:23 am

  76. Much to my husband’s dismay, I am not all that much into music. I like it, if it happens to be on the radio in the car. However, I will not go out of my way to listen to music. It seems that lately, I have been listening to Michael Jackson alot, because my brother was a huge fan, lives with me, and plays music in his room at all times.

    by Melissa Conatser July 4th, 2009 at 6:43 am

  77. Got it right now, not enough caffeine I guess..
    I’m listening to a mix I created on play list….But in the car it’s Nickelback they’re latest Dark Horse and the one before it. They’ve definitely improved over time…did I get the postings right or are they visa-versa? Hope I didn’t screw up! Have a great day & thanks…love your books btw, The Chase brothers series is the one that hooked me. Love the southern setting, makes me feel like I’m home again…
    TC, Ivy
    by Ivy D. Truitt July 4th, 2009 at 7:28 am

    by Ivy D. Truitt July 4th, 2009 at 7:34 am

  78. Hi Lauren,

    At home I’ve been listening to Rascal Flatts, Unstoppable. In the car it’s been Martina McBride, Shine.

    Have a great day!
    Andrea

    by Andrea July 4th, 2009 at 1:18 pm

  79. Again, I cannot believe that I missed the first couple days.

    Right now, I am listening to Green Day…it is my son’s favorite. So, we listen to it alot…between that and the 80s rock that he likes.

    Happy Fourth of July!

    by Lori T July 4th, 2009 at 2:51 pm

  80. This question makes me realize I need to update my cd collection. I am currently listening to top 40 music such as The Fray, Nickelback, and Daughtry.

    by Renee C. July 7th, 2009 at 2:15 pm


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