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Today’s featured author is Tracy Wolff!
I’m so excited to be here today, as part of Lauren’s fabulous Flair contest! For my part, I’m giving away a beautiful scarf that I picked up for the occasion—with a title like Tie Me Down for my next release, you can’t be surprised I picked a scarf 😉 Anyway, as I’m in the middle of preparing for my summer vacation, my question today is easy. What’s your favorite (or your dream) vacation spot? Leave a comment and be entered to win the scarf and a copy of my Romantic Times 4 ½ Stars, Top Pick erotic suspense, Full Exposure.
Quote about Tie Me Down, Available from NAL Heat September 2009
“All I can say is that is hot, hot hot! Murder, mystery, and sex that sizzles—what more can a gal ask for? Warning—read this story with a fan ready at hand.”—Sunny, author of Mona Lisa Darkening
Back Copy For Tie Me Down
From the author who puts the “S” in steamy and the “E” in erotic, comes another explosive mix of sex and suspense.*
Homicide detective Genevieve Delacroix demands respect. As the only woman on her squad, she maintains a tough-as-nails attitude that keeps men at arm’s length. Never giving in to her secret fantasies … until she meets a mysterious stranger who teaches her how little control she really has– over her mind and her body.
Cole Adams arrives in New Orleans believing star investigator Genevieve is his last hope for solving the murder of his younger sister. He just doesn’t expect the hard-assed detective to look like a blonde bombshell. Once he breaks through her inhibitions, he soon finds an unexpected obsession– driving Genevieve right to the edge of desire … and beyond.
But when a serial killer who has been terrorizing the streets of the French Quarter sets his sights on Genevieve, the lovers realize they’ve both let down their guard. And losing control could have fatal consequences …
* Romance Junkies
Excerpt from Tie Me Down
“Why’d you leave this morning?” he asked again. His voice was low, guttural.
Though Genevieve told herself not to move, she was backing up before her knees got the message from her brain. The show of fear, of submission, pissed her off, added to the anger that had been simmering since she’d seen his name on those logs hours before.
So instead of answering his question, she shot back one of her own. “What the hell are you doing researching murders that happen in my jurisdiction? What the hell are you doing researching me?”
He didn’t answer, just kept walking her back until his rock-hard body was flush against hers. Once again she told herself to hold her ground. Once again she found herself backing up. All the way this time, until her back was against the rough stone wall near the end of the alley.
“You don’t want to fuck with me on this, Genevieve. Why’d you sneak out like that, without even telling me where to find you?” Cole’s voice was lower now, more animal than human as he took advantage of her predicament, closing in until she was utterly surrounded. The wall at her back, his hard, unyielding body hovering only inches from her front. His powerful biceps caging her in from the sides.
His black-magic eyes demanding that she tell him what he wanted to know.
The wind picked up, made her shudder as it whipped around them, as wild and fierce as the attraction she couldn’t fight. It lashed the rain against her, against him, as it streamed down their bodies.
He pulled back, looked at her with wicked eyes that proclaimed just how much he wanted her—and just how far he would go to have her—and she became aware, for the first time, of how she must look to him. Her clothes were stuck to her and practically transparent, her nipples showing clearly through the thin lace of her bra, the even thinner cotton of her T-shirt.
Maybe she should have been frightened, with the storm raging around her and Cole burning beside her. But ten years on a male-dominated force had ensured she was not so easily cowed.
Resolving to give as good as she got, Genevieve pressed her head back against the wall and glared at him with eyes she knew reflected her own fury, as the storm raged around them. “Answer my question and I’ll answer yours.”
“Fuck that.” He grabbed her wrists with one hand, his long fingers spanning both with ease. Yanked her arms above her head. Moved the last few inches until his body was pressed against hers from chest to thigh.
His breath was coming in short, hot pants against her ear, his heart racing crazily against her breasts. And his erection, his infinitely arousing, unbelievably sexy erection, rested hot and heavy against her stomach. The rain made the barrier of their clothes nearly nonexistent, and she felt his heat against the very heart of her.
Shock raced through her as her brain demanded that she refuse to yield. But her body was firmly in control, the pleasure it took from Cole’s unprecedented dominance more than she could fight.
She loved every second of it. Loved the vulnerability of being spread for him. Loved the little frissons of fear working their way down her spine. Loved the idea of being helpless in the face of all this bristling male aggression.
She should have felt vulnerable, but she knew she was safe—she’d trained for years to handle herself against men twice her size. She should have felt uncomfortable, but everything about Cole felt right despite his obvious interest in her case. She should have felt anything—everything—but this overwhelming need to give him whatever he wanted to take. And to take even more for herself.
His grip was firm as he stretched her wrists higher, forcing her to arch her back to relieve the pressure. But as they skimmed down her throat his lips were more gentle than she would have dreamed possible.
“Tell me why,” he whispered, running his tongue over her collarbone.
“You already—” Her voice broke and she had to start again. “You already knew where to find me.”
“What makes you say that?”
“I found your file.” She pushed against him with all the strength she could muster, but he just snarled and pushed back.
“You should have stuck around—I would have explained everything. It would have saved me the trouble of hauling you back.”
“You wouldn’t dare.”
His chuckle was low, wicked. “You don’t have a clue what I’ll dare.” He reached up with his free hand, fastened on the collar of her simple silk T-shirt. And then he was yanking, his powerful fist ripping through the material like so much fluff.
Today’s question is up at the top. Winner will be drawn at noon pacific, tomorrow! Good luck and remember, if winners don’t claim their prize there’ll be a redraw!
July 7th, 2009 at 3:38 am · Link
My favorite vacation spot is home i.e. Barbados! lol I’ve been living overseas for a few years now and there’s nothing like going home and seeing family and friends for a few weeks 🙂
p.s I think I’m now in love with Cole. hee hee
July 7th, 2009 at 4:02 am · Link
Favorite vacation spot- Sardinia (Sicily is acceptable second choice)
July 7th, 2009 at 5:15 am · Link
New Orleans for sure
July 7th, 2009 at 5:21 am · Link
I haven’t travelled much, so my favorite spot is Cherokee, NC. My dream is to go out west. I want to see Montana, the Grand Canyon, and the Native American reservations.
Melissa
July 7th, 2009 at 5:25 am · Link
I would love to someday be on a cruise, no preference as to where it goes except cold places such as Alaska. T have the pleasures of sun , swimming, seeing tropical islands and even tropical fishes, sightseeing and then the boat itself with all activities going on; or just relaxing on a deck with a drink and a good book
July 7th, 2009 at 5:32 am · Link
Good Morning Lauren and Tracy!
My favorite vacation spot is Hawaii, I love, love it there and would go back in a heartbeat. 😀
Thanks to you both and have a great day!
L
July 7th, 2009 at 5:39 am · Link
Any place I can swim, fish, and snorkle. I would really love to go to the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia.
July 7th, 2009 at 5:41 am · Link
Favorite vacation spot would be Gatlinburg, TN!
😀
Thanks so much for an awesome giveaway!
July 7th, 2009 at 6:23 am · Link
Hi Ladies! Thanks for participating today. And Joy, I’m glad you like Cole– I’m a little in love with him myself, although my favorite hero of mine is Kevin from Full Exposure, the book I’m giving away today.
My favorite vacation spot is Hawaii, but we’re going to Egypt in two weeks, so that might change 😉
July 7th, 2009 at 6:29 am · Link
Wow! That is hot!
Speaking of hot…lol my dream vacation is Tahiti! 😀
July 7th, 2009 at 6:30 am · Link
Oooo this book sounds great! As for favorite vacation spot… well I’d MOST like to go to Europe – the Mediterranean, all over – Spain, Rome, Athens, etc. But the best places I’ve actually been? Hmmm… I guess I’d say Taiwan. 🙂
July 7th, 2009 at 6:38 am · Link
My dream vacation would be Italy. I would love to take a tour all over Italy. Especially Rome, Florence, Venice and Vatican City
July 7th, 2009 at 6:50 am · Link
My dream vacation would be Ireland. I’ve always wanted to visit there.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:59 am · Link
My dream vacation is to tour Australia.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:29 am · Link
My dream vacation spot would be Africa…I’d love to go on a safari 😛
July 7th, 2009 at 7:37 am · Link
One of the more memorable holidays was when it was just me and the girls (as in friends).
We met down in Jax, stayed at this quaint little place reminiscent of the keys. (think palm tree’s, banana trees and an outdoor bar that lit blue at night to resemble ice cubes)
We all went out and got tattoo’s that night…which since our hubbies had said NO, was just a fun filled night of feeling bad!
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July 7th, 2009 at 7:39 am · Link
I haven’t traveled much so I don’t have a favorite vacation spot. But my dream vacation is either Italy or Greece.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:42 am · Link
I’m such a homebody, but favorite vacation would definitely be a week (or more!) at home with no pressure, or work, or school, and a whole lot of good books to bury myself in. 😉
July 7th, 2009 at 7:42 am · Link
Since I don’t travel much, my spot is definitely a dream. But I’d love to go to Scotland.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:46 am · Link
I prefer to just stay home for vacations anf just kick everyone out of the house.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:50 am · Link
Well, I don’t have the opportunity to travel much, being the mother of 4 kids, ages 10 and under. I don’t know what it is called, but you see those bungalow that sit right out in the ocean. The water so crystal clear blue that you can see right down to the bottom…that is where I would like to go with my husband. Just for a few days to get away and have some privacy. That would be a dream vacation for me!
amy m
July 7th, 2009 at 8:08 am · Link
well, i went on my very first REAL vacation this year to Emerald Isle, NC. our place was 10 steps to the beach.. literally. balcony out over the beach, dolphins, tons of pretty shells… i could have done WITHOUT my mother in law and 2 brothers in law, but whatever. next time i go back (and trust me i will coz it was way too awesome) i will go ALONE (well, with my husband)! lol
July 7th, 2009 at 8:19 am · Link
My favorite vacation spot is Greece (islands). My dream is to see them all.
July 7th, 2009 at 8:30 am · Link
Hi, that’s a great excerpt. Sounds like a book that I would like to read.
As for a vacation spot, I would love to see Venice again. Just love this city!
July 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am · Link
A beach anywhere in Hawaii!
July 7th, 2009 at 8:36 am · Link
My dream vacation spot is Hawaii!
July 7th, 2009 at 8:38 am · Link
OOO. this sounds yummy! 🙂
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the beach. I am most content when I have a vacation to the beach. Anywhere else, I’m usually ready to come home, but I could live at the beach for months and be content.
July 7th, 2009 at 8:47 am · Link
Wow! That was a hot excerpt.
My favorite vacation spot is Hawaii. Specifically, the Big Island. Thanks for the giveaway.
July 7th, 2009 at 8:50 am · Link
My DH & I have travel to beautiful Jamaica,Cuba, Scotland My home,England my place of birth, But there is a small town in Canada called Tobermory is considered a paradise by naturalists, photographers, divers, hikers, kayakers, leisure-seekers, golfers and art lovers for me the air smell’s of sweet cedar the rock’s are amazing the water is clear and very cold just being surrounded by the quite peace is the best place to sit and dream or read,
July 7th, 2009 at 9:00 am · Link
The beach! as long as it’s warm outside-
July 7th, 2009 at 9:08 am · Link
I know what you all mean– there’s so many great places to visit out there that it’s hard to choose.
I’m really looking forward to seeing the pyramids– and spending a week swimming and sunbathing on the Mediterranean. Although, since I’m bringing my three young boys, I’m not sure how much relaxation I’ll be getting …
July 7th, 2009 at 9:10 am · Link
My dream vacation would be in Scotland. I hope I’ll visit there someday!
July 7th, 2009 at 9:24 am · Link
I haven’t traveled alot but my favorite and my husbands also is Yellowstone park-we both like the outdoors
July 7th, 2009 at 9:28 am · Link
I think Gatlinburg is my favorite, especially in the fall and winter. It’s gorgeous, secluded, and has everything I need to be happy. I love the cabins w/ the hot tubs!!
We used to go every year, and it never lost it’s magic.
July 7th, 2009 at 9:32 am · Link
Hi Tracy!
If it were just hubby and I going I would say either Italy or Scotland!
With kids……our very favorite vacation is camping at the beach!!
July 7th, 2009 at 9:33 am · Link
My favorite vacation spot is the Pacific Northwest. I love it up there. With all the green and rain and water in all forms.
July 7th, 2009 at 9:40 am · Link
My dream vacation spot would either be New Orleans, Scotland or Ireland, but sadly I know I’ll never get the opportunity to travel to such places.
My father has been trying to get me and my family to come down to South Carolina; he lives close to the ocean/beach. (I’ve never seen the ocean before)
July 7th, 2009 at 9:45 am · Link
Ooh, some place I haven’t been yet! Maybe Australia–I love those accents! 🙂
July 7th, 2009 at 9:47 am · Link
My dream vacation is a tour of Europe. I’d love to see Italy, France, Spain, England, and all the other countries.
July 7th, 2009 at 9:49 am · Link
My dream vacation place is Paris. I’ve been to Paris as a college student and I’ve taken students. I want to go just for me, when I don’t have to be responsible for anyone else. I want to sit in cafes and watch the people and visit museums on my own time.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:09 am · Link
My favorite would have to be Hawaii and San Diego as a second choice.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:14 am · Link
My dream vacation spot right now is Europe. I really want to go to Europe – Italy, France, Spain. I want to be able to go and soak everything up, see the sights, and relax. I have a few friends that have gone and they’ve been talking about it recently.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:17 am · Link
To me it’s not just the location of the vacation but the people you are with. I have been to some hot spots but not really had a good time and then I have been to Kansas City last winter and vacationed with girlfriends and I had the time of my life.
The company you are with is just as important as the spot.
However, I loved loved NYC! Saw a Broadway show and had an amazing time.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:29 am · Link
My favorite is New Zealand. It’s absolutely gorgeous. You have the ocean and mountains.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:54 am · Link
My dream vacation spot would be to go see Ireland. Have a great day.
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July 7th, 2009 at 11:02 am · Link
I have two absolute dream vacation spots, one is Alaska maybe taking a cruise, and the other is an African safari. I have done the southern climates, it’s not the same, trust me.
July 7th, 2009 at 11:25 am · Link
My dream vacation spot would be the shores of Italy.
July 7th, 2009 at 11:34 am · Link
Hawaii or New Mexico!
July 7th, 2009 at 11:46 am · Link
I would love to take a cruise to Alaska, Mickey M. And I love San Diego– I lived there most of my life, and now that we’re in very hot TX, I miss it a lot.
And yes, Italy, France, England, Greece all top my favorite vacation spots. I love, love, love Italy.
July 7th, 2009 at 11:52 am · Link
Hawaii for me. I have been there twice, many, many, many, many years ago and I would love to go back.