When
Maxine Grant finds herself out in the freezing rain of a winter storm, an
unlikely hero comes to her rescue. Brice Vanzetti is not only a moody hunky
chef, he’s the owner of a new black Lexus sporting a red scratch on the bumper.
A red that perfectly matches Jilly, her beloved car. Maxine isn’t looking for a
knight in shining armor, but is it too much to ask that he comes with a sense
of humor along with the hot, hard body?
Brice
already has a lot on his plate just keeping his restaurant running. He doesn’t
have the time to deal with a woman who drives a rust bucket and doesn’t know
when to come in out of the icy rain. She may have left a mark on his car, but
Brice is determined she won’t put a dent in his resolve to remain a bachelor.
No matter how sexy she looks when she’s mad!
Forced to
seek shelter together in his house, more heats up than Brice’s hot chocolate!
Stormed in with nowhere to go, Brice and Maxine can keep their differences
between them, or give in to the sensual heat and accept the gifts winter has
bestowed upon them.
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1. How did you start writing erotic romance? I have always
loved reading romance novels . When I started writing stories of my own,
romance seemed the right genre for me.
2. Plotter or pantster? Pantster. I'm not a platter by any
means.
3. What are three things you have on your writing desk? A
coffee cup, lamp, printer, and ear phones. My husband shares the office and he
tends to sing while he plays on his computer.
4. Favorite food? Home-made macaroni and cheese with ham.
5. Tell us a little about your new release. What character
in the book really spoke to you? Winter Gifts is a contemporary romance between
a farm girl and a Paris trained chef. He
cooks and she doesn't . She can fix a tractor and he barely knows how to change
the oil.
6. I write because … I love not knowing where the story is
going to end up.
7. What is your favorite type of character to write about? A
strong woman who finds herself helplessly in over her heart in love with a man
who compliments her.
8. What is the sexiest scene you ever wrote? The shower
scene between Maxine and Brice in Winter Gifts. More than the water was steamy
in that one.
9. What advice would you give new authors in the
erotica/romance field? Keep your characters real and their spicy scenes
romantic.
10. What is next on your writerly horizon? Several flirts
for Breathless Press and a story for October. I'll be busy.
I'd like to thank Erzabet's Enchantments for hosting me today and I hope
you check out Winter Gifts on the Breathless Press website.
Winter Gifts Excerpt:
The chilly winter breeze ruffled his
short brown hair, and his gray eyes almost matched the ominous clouds above
them. His mouth was firm with restrained violence as he stood next to her and
stared down at the black and red streak decorating his brand new Lexus.
"Who gave you a driver's
license?" His gray eyes narrowed with irritation as his lips pulled back
in an angry sneer.
"The State of New York."
She bit her lip the second the quick response left her mouth. He looked over at
her with a scowl. "I'm sorry. My brakes didn't grab—"
"Big surprise." He huffed
out between perfectly white clenched teeth.
"What's that supposed to
mean?"
"Have you seen the pile of scrap
metal you drive around?"
"Don't insult Jilly. She's
testy." She felt a jolt of adrenaline as his firm lips pulled into a half
smile. It transformed his face into a handsome mask with the kind of mouth that
just tempted a woman to taste him.
"Of course you named the rust
bucket." He rolled his shoulders to alleviate some tension as he bent down
and ran a long finger over the scratch. "It will need some new
paint."
"I have my insurance
information. We don't need to call the police. I'll pay for the touch-up
paint.”
"When I say paint, I mean it
will need to be sanded and painted. Refinished properly; the entire bumper will
need to be done." He eyed her vehicle, again. The red paint job was pinged
in several places and the new scratch on her bumper seemed to blend in with all
the rest. "I'm betting you don't have the kind of cash to deal with
it."
"I have insurance." Her jaw
hurt as her own teeth ground together. Her infamous temper was close to the
surface as she clenched her fists to keep herself from letting him know he was
insulting her. "Look, we got off to a bad start. I'm Maxine Grant."
She stuck her hand out to him with a forced, but friendly smile.
"Do me a favor, Miss Grant.
Don't park anywhere near my vehicle or my restaurant from now on." He
ignored her hand and walked away from her to get into his car. She glared at
him and his sleek, black vehicle as he pulled out onto the street and drove
away.
"Well, Happy Holidays to you too, Mr.
Grumpy."
About the author:
Kelliea Ashley lives near the
Canadian Border in upstate New York with her husband, a cat named Copperkitty,
a dog named Sammy, and several fish, who do not have names and are very lucky
her husband feeds them.
Kelliea grew up an only child
with a devoted single mother. She looked at books as companions and writing as
a favorite escape. She has always been a bookworm who steadfastly refused to
give up her paperbacks until her loving hubby bought her a Kindle for
Christmas. Secretly she still adores the smell of a well-read book, but sh…
don’t tell her husband.
She has a habit in the form
of chocolate and loves a glass of sweet red wine. Romance has always been her
favorite genre because she sees the miracle and magic in finding ones’ true
love.
Kelliea has several other
titles published by Breathless Press. They are for sale on Breathless Press's
website, Amazon, Bookstrand, and Goodreads. Kelliea Ashley can be contacted at
the links below.
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