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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 11:53 am · Link
Favorite vacation spot is anywhere I can fully relax and leave the hustle and bustle of normal day-to-day life. Somewhere there’s a beach breeze or a peaceful scenery.
July 7th, 2009 at 11:56 am · Link
I think I would like to go to Montreal. Of course there are many other places as well, I’ve never been to Europe or Australia. But I’m alot more likely to make it to Montreal.
July 7th, 2009 at 11:59 am · Link
My dream vacation would be New Zealand. 😆
I like the excerpt to TIE ME DOWN. Sounds like a steamy read. Count me in.
July 7th, 2009 at 12:04 pm · Link
My dream vacation spot would be Tahiti.
July 7th, 2009 at 12:08 pm · Link
My dream vacation spot is Australia. I dream of going on a tour of the whole country someday with my hubby.
July 7th, 2009 at 12:36 pm · Link
My favorite vacation spot is Myrtle Beach.
My dream vacation is a caribbean cruise.
Great excerpt.
July 7th, 2009 at 12:43 pm · Link
Great excerpt, Tracy. Would love to spend a month traveling through Ireland and Scotland.
July 7th, 2009 at 1:17 pm · Link
My favorite spot is St. Augustine. It’s my favorite city and I love going there with my husband.
July 7th, 2009 at 1:22 pm · Link
Scotland, or Ireland…windswept, green, beautiful. Oh, and atmospheric.
July 7th, 2009 at 1:23 pm · Link
My favorite spot is St. John in the Virgin Islands. It’s beautiful, has lovely beaches, and far less crowded than St. Thomas. A wonderful getaway!
July 7th, 2009 at 1:27 pm · Link
Lahaina in Maui, Hawaii
July 7th, 2009 at 1:31 pm · Link
MY DREAM VACATION SPOT WOULD BE SCOTLAND. I’VE BEEN FACSINATED WITH THE SCOTS SINCE I BECAME A BAY CITY ROLLER FAN IN THE 70’S. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, I’M STILL A FAN!! I WOULD LOVE TO VISIT SOMEDAY!!
July 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm · Link
My dream vacation place is The Isle of Wight.
It’s the place where my daddy came from and where we always spent our holidays when I was a kid.
I went back there after not being there for 30 years and it hadn’t changed a bit…sigh!!!
It’s a small island, south of England.
Valerie
July 7th, 2009 at 1:42 pm · Link
would be in a secluded castle in the highlands of scotland.
thanks for the great giveaway. Would love to win your book
July 7th, 2009 at 1:45 pm · Link
Absolutely the beach. A little cabin with a fire place on the beach. The waves crashing. The sea gulls. The sea.s. Walks on the beach with the wind and water spray and a kite. Nothing better in my mind.
July 7th, 2009 at 1:47 pm · Link
My dream vacation spot is New Orleans!
July 7th, 2009 at 1:54 pm · Link
Wow, Tie Me Down sounds terrific, Tracy! You’re a new author for me, so I’m looking forward to checking your books out.
My favorite spot is the ocean. Doesn’t matter where I get near the water, I love it. Sitting on the sand with a book, with the sound of the waves in the background, and I’m in heaven!
July 7th, 2009 at 1:55 pm · Link
Arizona is my favorite place to vacation. It is so beautiful and so different than the Northeast.
July 7th, 2009 at 1:58 pm · Link
I would love love love to go to Italy!
July 7th, 2009 at 1:59 pm · Link
Favorite vacation spot -Seaside, OR. Dream spots – Europe, Africa photo safari, Australia. The contest has lots of great authors. Tie Me Down sounds like a really HOT READ.
July 7th, 2009 at 2:01 pm · Link
I prefer Austin, Texas. Lots of history and nice scenery. Also a nice range of lifestyles.
July 7th, 2009 at 2:05 pm · Link
The island of Maui.
July 7th, 2009 at 2:14 pm · Link
My dream vacation spot would be New Orleans!! Never been – hopefully some day I’ll get to go!!
July 7th, 2009 at 2:15 pm · Link
My family enjoys traveling to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and visiting their “biggest mall in the world” – West Edmonton Mall. We spend the entire day in their water park area, enjoying their wave pool, really long water slides, and most especially their tube water slides.
July 7th, 2009 at 2:26 pm · Link
My favorite vacation spot is Hawaii,
July 7th, 2009 at 2:32 pm · Link
I have always wanted to go to Hawaii. As of yet I have not made it. Not going to give up trying.
July 7th, 2009 at 2:36 pm · Link
😎 My favorite vacation spot was IRELAND the best description of it is GREEN. I felt like it was home even though I born and raised in NE it was home and to this day I wear a Celtic cross.
July 7th, 2009 at 3:07 pm · Link
oh wow what a hot excerp is all i can say about that .,
My dream vacation would be to Ireland where its green and lush and beautiful not a big beach person but the Abby in Ireland with the lakes and streams would be awesome
July 7th, 2009 at 3:18 pm · Link
My dream vacation spot would have to be Hawaii.
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July 7th, 2009 at 3:39 pm · Link
My favorite vacation spot (of all the places I’ve been to so far, anyways) is Hawai’i. Went once, was only able to stay for less than a week, would love to go back, and this time visit each and every island! I don’t think I’ve ever felt so comfortable so quickly in a strange place, and the surroundings and weather is gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity! 🙂
July 7th, 2009 at 4:15 pm · Link
My favorite thing to do on vacation is to sit on a dark balcony, watching the ocean waves crashing in then foaming the beach on their way out. My favorite DREAM vaca is to travel to Ireland. There should be lots of places there to listen to the waves. My fav dream trip also includes specific company; today I am thinking Victor Webster who IMO would make a great Cole!
July 7th, 2009 at 4:20 pm · Link
HOT stuff in that excerpt! Loved it!
My favorite dream spot is Venice, Italy &
Honey’s is anywhere mountainous in the U.S.
I guess that I’d choose Colorado for him!!
Pat Cochran
July 7th, 2009 at 4:25 pm · Link
My dream trip is the Tahitian Islands
July 7th, 2009 at 4:28 pm · Link
My dream vacation would be Scotland. With no children!
July 7th, 2009 at 4:32 pm · Link
My dream vacation would be a trip to tour all of Europe.
July 7th, 2009 at 4:33 pm · Link
Okay – I need to add this book to my TBB list. It sounds amazing. My vacations are normally spent with my parents – I don’t travel much. But I would love to see the Rockies one-day from Wyoming or Colorado.
July 7th, 2009 at 5:05 pm · Link
My favorite vacation spot of all times is Savanah, Georgia. The food and history are the best. I love to tour historic homes so I just adore this city.
What a great list that is going I want to visit lots of the locations.
Mary
July 7th, 2009 at 5:05 pm · Link
Wow, that’s a hot excerpt. My favorite vacation spot? At home on my chaise with two cans of my favorite drink (Sunkist soda, hehe), some sour fruits, and a book to read. Aaah, nice, relaxed vacation. A dream vacation for me would be a little tour of Italy with my fiance.
July 7th, 2009 at 5:06 pm · Link
Paris, France, hands-down, no contest. I went 3 years ago and completely fell in love. I’ve been dying to go back ever since!
July 7th, 2009 at 5:10 pm · Link
My favorite dream vaction spot has to be a private beach in Fiji.
July 7th, 2009 at 5:13 pm · Link
my dream vacation would be to take the teens to egypt , i was there in my 20,s and would sooo love to show them what i saw
July 7th, 2009 at 5:27 pm · Link
I love any spot I get to vacation in but if I had to choose I would say Italy!
July 7th, 2009 at 5:36 pm · Link
When I was younger I sailed from the Caribbean to Sweden on a small craft. Along the way we saw some amazing private islands -my dream is to get to live on one for a month with a full staff in attendance.
July 7th, 2009 at 5:39 pm · Link
a nice beach some where like the Caribbean
July 7th, 2009 at 5:56 pm · Link
My dream vacation spot would have to be Paris. A cliche I know. It must be the romantic in me.
July 7th, 2009 at 5:57 pm · Link
My favorite vacation spot is the Jersey Shore.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:02 pm · Link
My favourite vacation spot is my friend’s cottage. The water by the lake is so warm in the evening, blue in the morning. It is so peaceful and quiet, it takes me back to when my city was just a town.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:03 pm · Link
My Uncle has a cabin on a small lake in the Catskill Mountain region of New York. I love to go there, no TV, no neighbors, no speed boats allowed. I can read, write, sleep or veg.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:06 pm · Link
I would love to visit Scotland and Greece… A tropical vacation is always great… sun, surf, snorkeling… Last year in the DR I went swimming with dolphins, which is amazing!
July 7th, 2009 at 6:08 pm · Link
My favorite vacay spot is the North Shore of Hawaii – have only been there twice, but the people, the scenery, and the sun are amazing.