The gals at International Heat are hosting a ‘Sizzling Summer Heat‘ contest–ten weeks, ten great prizes. Each Sunday the spotlight will be on a different IH lady. If you comment on the spotlight, your name will be thrown in the hat to win a prize from that spotlighted author, reviewer, cover artist or editor. Winners will be announced on Saturdays and the next day, the spotlight will shine on someone else as a new contest begins. The more blogs/websites you visit  and comment on, the better your chances of winning. Participants include: Mari Carr, Jess Dee, Jayne Rylon, Lila Dubois, Jambrea Jo Jones, T, Valerie Tibbs, Sherry Ricardo, Rhian Cahill and Vivian Arend.

The Sizzling Summer Heat Contest is going well and the winner of week2 was RAIN! Congrats to her.

This weeks spotlight falls on Rhian Cahill. *giggle* I know, that’s me. Anyway, while wearing my Rhian hat I’m busy chewing my nails off waiting to hear back from the editor about the second book in the Passport To Passion Collection, Singapore Fling. Fingers crossed I hear something soon.

For now here’s the cover, blurb and excerpt of the first in the collection, One Night In Bangkok.

One Night In Bangkok by Rhian Cahill

One night in Bangkok is all it takes to turn Beth Martin’s plans upside down. After being betrayed by her fiancé the last thing she needs is another man screwing up her life. But Tom is different. He makes her feel sensations long forgotten, makes her want in ways best left unspoken. Can she live out her wildest fantasies in one decadent night? And when it’s over, can she walk away?

EXCERPT:-
 
Hand suspended in mid-air, inches from the door, Beth froze. Could she do it? Could she take the next step? A simple thing, knock on the door, wait for him to answer.But there was nothing simple about knocking on this door.
A tap of her knuckles and everything would change.
Her nostrils flared to pull in as much air as she could. She sucked it down deep, filling lungs suddenly void of oxygen. It didn’t help. Didn’t make her any less lightheaded, no less anxious and did nothing to quell the swarm of butterflies performing aerial acrobatics in her stomach.
She had her eyes wide open and she knew what she was getting into. She knew this night was the chance of a lifetime. The chance to indulge her fantasies with a sexy stranger, a chance to become the bold woman she wanted to be.
There would be no morning after to worry about, no lies to tell. Both of them knew tonight was a one shot deal. They would take it for what it was, nothing more than ships passing in the night. No last names, no phone numbers, no facing each other over the breakfast table.
Back in her room, her bags were packed, ready for her early morning flight to the island of Phuket. She never dreamed she’d be handed this perfect opportunity to give the new Beth a chance to stretch her wings.
With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Beth held her breath and knocked on the door. The first two were barely more than taps; she bit her bottom lip and knocked twice more. No chance anyone inside would miss them. The door opened before her hand made it back to her side.
He stood in the doorway in jeans and a t-shirt, casually dressed like he’d told her he would be. She thought he’d looked yummy earlier, dressed in a business suit with his tie pulled loose and the first few buttons of his shirt undone. Now he looked downright delicious and her mouth watered at the thought of peeling those clothes off him.
Tall, dark and handsome didn’t begin to describe this man. His dark, slightly tipped eyes gave away his mixed heritage. He’d told her earlier his mother was Thai and his father American. The combination of the two produced a breathtaking specimen of height, lean muscle, smooth caramel-colored skin and eyes that reminded her of rich espresso coffee.
When Beth brought her gaze to his face she found him watching her. The corner of his mouth curled up and those mesmerizing eyes sparked with interest. He stepped back and motioned with his arm to invite her in. Her earlier anxiety left the second she’d laid eyes on him. She remembered why it had been so easy to accept this invitation.
She wanted him.
Wanted him with a hunger she’d never known before and there was no way she would pass up her chance to tangle the sheets with this man. It didn’t matter if he was five years younger than her. This wasn’t the beginning of a relationship. It was one night to indulge her wildest fantasies with a stranger. Someone she’d never see again.
Their bodies brushed as she entered and pulsing fingers of need burst from the point of contact. Heat swirled in her stomach, creeping lower. She had an almost undeniable urge to clamp her legs together at the sudden burn. A drum beat pounded in her head, drowning out all but the need raging in her blood. The click of the door closing behind her sent shivers of excitement through her core.
This was it.
In a matter of minutes she’d be stripped bare and offering herself to him. She trembled as images of the two of them entwined together flitted through her mind. A knock on the door jolted her out of her erotic thoughts.
“Ah, perfect timing. That’ll be our dinner.” Tom opened the door and stepped aside as a uniformed employee rolled in a trolley.
“Dinner?” She moved out of the way to let the server pass and Tom closed the distance between them, crowding her against the wall.
“Yes, dinner,” he whispered into her ear.
“But I thought—”
“What? That I would strip you naked and take you against this wall the minute you walked in?” His warm, moist breath sent shockwaves of lust down her neck. He bit her earlobe lightly. “Make no mistake, Beth, I will have you. But I’m a civilized man. I invited you to dinner and I will feed you dinner.”

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You can see who won week 2 HERE. Oh and check out the hunk drew the name out of the hat!

 Shelli Stevens has a great contest going for her book Take Me. It releases on July 28th from Kensington Aphrodisia. Click HERE to see what Shelli has on offer. I haven’t read the book but I’m hearing great things about it and can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Here’s the details to whet your appetite:-

After years as a slave to the pleasures of the powerful, Talia knows how to make a man mad with lust. But her pleasure counts for nothing—until a handsome, ruthless stranger appears. Ryder dares to look at her… to touch her… to awake in her a desire she’s never imagined. When he kidnaps her to learn her secrets, Talia vows not to let her passion take control. But soon she discovers that her captor’s intense gaze and searching hands can perform their own kind of interrogation, a sweet torture she finds impossible to resist…

If you want to read an excerpt go HERE!

“Calling the Wild” by Lila Dubois

International Heat author Lila Dubois is under the spotlight this week.

Here’s her official bio. After you reading it you won’t need me to tell you this woman is entertaining. She has me in stitches everytime we talk.

Lila normally lives in Hollywood, which provides an endless supply of exciting evenings and writing ideas, but is currently terrorizing a sleepy little town in Surrey, England. She’s moved in with her shiny new fiance.  Having spent extensive time in France, Egypt and Turkey, Lila speaks five languages, none of them (including English) fluently. Lila has yet to look the correct way when crossing the street in England and family and friends are taking bets on when she will be hit by a car.

You can find out more about Ms. Lila HERE!

Here’s her latest release -

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Genre: Fantasy Romance, Paranormal Romance

ISBN: 978-1-60504-591-7
Length: Novel
Price: 5.50
Publication Date: June 23, 2009
Cover art by Angie Waters

Destiny is waiting…

Moira doesn’t know who’s hunting her, but she knows why. In her youth she unleashed a deadly force that killed everything within range—a strange power she has vowed never to use again.

Needing protection, she risks a bit of the old magic to call for backup. She gets more than she asks for. A lot more. A proud, sexually magnetic, enraged centaur who’s far from a quiet, obedient servant.

Kiron at first tries to intimidate the witch into freeing him, but she possesses more backbone than the average human. When she’s attacked again, he realizes she’s not a real witch. In fact, she’s not even human. And the sparks flying between them have nothing to do with the magical shackles that bind them together.

Curiosity grows to admiration, then to a love that in the end may not be enough to protect her. Moira’s enemies are closing in, intending to harness her power to restore a dark kingdom that has lain dormant for a thousand years.

There’s only one, heart-wrenching way out—give herself over to the full extent of her powers hoping that her true destiny lies with Kiron, and not in fulfilling a prophecy of death…

Warning: A super-hot centaur, kinky sex with vegetation and an extensive discussion of the ecological importance of primeval forests.

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Fellow International Heat author Jayne Rylon is the first victim, oops, I mean lucky devil in my new Spotlight Sunday. I was lucky enough to meet Jayne at the recent Lori Foster weekend and let me tell you she is not only a great author, she’s great fun to hang out with too. She writes smokin’ hot romance that you need to get your hands on. You can find out more about her and her books on her website – www.jaynerylon.com or at the International Heat blog.

Her official Bio -

Jayne Rylon’s stories usually begin as a daydream in an endless business meeting. Her writing acts as a creative counterpoint to her straightlaced corporate existence. She lives in Ohio with two cats and her husband who both inspires her fantasies and supports her careers. When she can escape her office, she loves to travel the world, avoid speeding tickets in her beloved Sky and, of course, read.

Her books -

Dream Machine

The best dreams are made of naughty and spice.

Rebecca Williams is about to achieve her goal of graduating from a prestigious university and winning a coveted spot in her mentor’s cutting-edge psychology practice. She just needs one more qualification: sexual experience. She never dreamed it would come at the hands of the man she’s admired and wanted for six years. Dr. Kurt Foster.

Kurt, a brilliant psychologist in the field of sexual therapy, is a scientist to the core. Attraction and lust are nothing more than chemical reactions, in his clinical opinion. Love? It’s just a figment of the imagination born of nature’s directives. He’s on the brink of proving it with a new machine that uncovers latent desires.

In short order, Becca’s forbidden lust for her boss is exposed. As Kurt continues to enlighten her on the darker facets of her sexuality, the student unexpectedly becomes the teacher.

And suddenly Kurt is confronted with the irrefutable proof that love is so much more than a societal construction.

Warning: This book is only suitable for readers who are turned on by hot doctors engaging in sexual experiments, bondage, ménage a trois, exhibitionism, suspension, anal sex and other deviant behavior using mechanical stimulation devices they’ve invented to make your wildest dreams come true.

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Nice And Naughty

Can one man satisfy Alexa’s appetites? Or will it take two?

After a disastrous lesson in heartache, Alexa Jones confines her adrenaline rushes to intense boardroom negotiations. Her legendary control cracks and she indulges in a high-octane encounter on the hood of her sports car. She never planned to see the enticing stranger again. When she finds herself across the boardroom table from him, there’s suddenly more at stake than just her career.

Justin Winston got more than he bargained for on his summer drive, but he should have known nothing is ever that easy. He’s met the woman of his dreams yet he doesn’t know who she is. Luckily, he can always count on his practical brother for the things that matter, and this time is no exception. But, when a web of corporate espionage entangles them all, it’s clear Justin isn’t the only one who’s fallen for their mysterious siren.

In Justin and Jason, Alexa finds something as unique and rare as the patent they will risk their lives to secure. The freedom to explore—and satisfy—the full range of her desires. From naughty to nice. Can Alexa accept the love of two men?

Warning: This story contains light bondage, anal play and smoking hot brothers for double the fun and double the trouble.

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Picture Perfect

Conn Hennessey suffered nine hundred years trapped in a godforsaken painting. Halloween magic gives him one chance at freedom. With just twenty four hours to break the spell, by convincing the woman he loves they belong together, a day never seemed so short.

Dana Kavanagh wishes she were gullible enough to believe her sexy stranger’s story. He looks and acts like the man of her dreams but magic, time travel and a pissed off witch seem farfetched. Afraid of looking like a fool if it’s a hoax, can she afford the consequences if she’s wrong?

The clock is ticking…

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Do yourself a favor and grab one of Jayne’s hot reads.

Rachel

You’ll notice a few changes over the next few weeks. I’ll be blogging more often and running a new Spotlight Sunday post every week. There’s things in my writing life that will be changing too but more on that later. For now let’s just say I’m rearranging some things to give me more time to write under both my names. LOL That always makes me laugh. Anyway, pop back on Sunday to see who my first spotlight is on. I will say this person writes smokin’ hot romance that will singe your eyeballs.

Rachel

I’m blogging over at International Heat about all the books I brought home from my US trip. Pop over and check out which ones I got signed.

BOOK BOUNTY

I’m leaving for the airport soon. The trip back to Singapore will take about two days so I’ll be unreachable but don’t worry, the first thing I’ll be dong is checking in with ALL my online buddies! I’ve had a wonderful time, met some great people (old friends and new), discovered that the writing community is a marvelous place to be and learned so much that I’m going to able to apply to my writing process and goals. Can’t wait to get home and get started. Of course there’s all the Tribe who I’ve missed far more than I should. I plan on giving them all a big squeeze when I see them in TWO DAYS.

I had a great time at my first ever writers event. Can’t wait to do more of them in the future. I did a huge update on my other blog so head over there and check it out HERE!

Also check out the pic page I’ve set up there HERE!

I’m at my CP’s now until Friday when I fly off to meet Hubby in New York! Yay! Can’t wait for that.