Australian Heat Week

We’ve had miserable rain and low temperature for a while now, but there’s one thing that continues to keep me warm. My writing! There’s nothing like a bit of spicy, erotic romance to warm you up on a cold winter’s day.

I love setting my stories in Australia, particularly in the outback. There’s something about that macho property owner and the heat of the outback that fires my blood. I grew up in the outback so this is something I know well. Life on the land, with all its trials and tribulations. Yes, it’s hard at time, particularly when there’s a drought, when the stock is dying through lack of water, or when the bushfires come through. Total devastation. But there’s also something special about living in this part of the world. I love the much more laid-back lifestyle. The surf, sun and sand, and the fact we can swim for a goodly portion of the year because the summer temperatures are so hot. There’s something about all that heat that lends itself to a good erotic romance.

In fact, my novella, Sink or Swim, published by Total-e-Bound Publishing in the UK, was set against the backdrop of Magnetic Island in the tropic north of Australia. The setting was as much a character as the surf lifesaver hero.

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Link : http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=132

And speaking of the outback lifestyle, I have a new release this month that’s set in the outback. Or rather, it’s the re-release of an old book. Outback Meltdown has been re-edited and given a sexy new cover, and is now out at Ellora’s Cave.

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Link:

http://www.jasminejade.com/ps-7368-138-outback-meltdown.aspx

Blurb:

A sexy cowboy and a lady cop with a handcuff fetish…

When Jason Lawrence purchases a potty-mouth parrot as a gag wedding gift for his best mate, the last thing he expects is to be arrested by sexy policewoman Merindah Byrnes in a case of mistaken identity. Nor does he count on being handcuffed and ravaged by the same policewoman, but how could he resist when she puts on a strip show just for him?

Throw in a parrot that gives great advice on sex and it’s not long before the tension between them explodes into meltdown heat.

Publisher’s Note: Previously published elsewhere, Outback Meltdown has been edited and revised for Ellora’s Cave. While Outback Meltdown is a stand-alone, we do recommend reading the books in order for greatest enjoyment.

Outback Meltdown is the sequel to Outback Sizzle which came out at Ellora’s Cave on 6th May.

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Link: http://www.jasminejade.com/pm-7232-454-outback-sizzle.aspx

Blurb:

Wild Australian nights, a sexy woman and a cowboy too hot to handle…

After drooling over sizzling Aussie cowboy Chase O’Connor’s photo for the last four years, American Cassie Mitchell jumps at the chance to head to his outback property, even if it means plotting with his mother and masquerading as his paid companion. If that’s the only way she can satisfy the lust that eats at her soul, so be it. She will happily sacrifice herself to the cause.

When Chase finds out about the plot, he decides to play Cassie and his mother at their own game. That means following Cassie’s every move, even if they are hot, erotic encounters and steam-inducing massages. A guy just has to grin and bare it!

Publisher’s Note: Previously published elsewhere, Outback Sizzle has been edited and revised for Ellora’s Cave.

I grew up in the type of settings that are featured in both Outback Sizzle and Outback Meltdown. Sad to say I was too young at the time to catch the attentions of one of those hunky sun-bronzed heroes. I could go on and on about growing up out in the bush, but I guess I’d better finish or, being the wordy broad I am, I’ll end up writing a short story for you all and Selena will come along and kick me off. Lol

But before I go, I want to tell you about a little contest I’m a part of. Heck, forget little! It’s a big contest with some fantastic prizes. July 1st marked the release of a book called Heart & Craft, published by Allen & Unwin in Australia. The publisher has tagged it as the ultimate ‘how-to’ book on romance writing, written by ten Australian and New Zealand romance writers and edited by multi-published author, Valerie Parv. I was thrilled to pieces to be asked to write the chapter on Erotic Romance.

To celebrate the release of Heart & Craft, the authors involved in the book are running a Scavenger Hunt. And have we got some fantastic prizes. Check it out!

9 Carat Gold Genuine Natural Diamond & Sapphire Heart Pendant

Pearl, crystal and silver heart charm bracelet

Two silver heart charm bracelets

Gold heart drop necklace

3 pairs of heart-shaped cubic zirconia stud earrings

That’s eight prizes to give away. Check out my Contest page on my website to see how you can be in the running to win one of these fab prizes. http://www.alexisfleming.net

The Heart & Craft Scavenger Hunt begins 1st July and closes 30th July so you still have plenty of time to enter. The winners will be announced early August.

That’s me for the moment, but I’ll be popping in during Australian Heat Week to play, so come on out and leave a comment. Y’all take care now.

Alexis

Alexis Fleming

http://www.alexisfleming.net

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