SERIES SPOTLIGHT
INFO:
The Plus One Chronicles
A wicked proposition…
A sensual possession…
A dark obsession...
The Plus One Chronicles: Searing passion and fiery
vengeance collide in three explosive books.
THE PROPOSITION
The
Plus One Chronicles, Book 1
Available
now
Kindle
| Nook
| Kobo
| Smashwords | iTunes
Rich,
sexy and volatile, Sloane Michaels has a dark agenda that keeps his heart on
ice. His extreme wealth gives him the control he craves and his skills as an ex
UFC fighter the tools he’ll need to extract his ultimate revenge. But when the
woman he never believed he’d see again crosses his path, Sloane is caught
between the vengeance he needs and a sexual conquest he craves.
Kat
Thayne has been in survival mode for six years, hiding behind the sweet
creations for her bakery. But when a random carjacking brings her face-to-face
with her darkest fears and hottest fantasy, Kat is forced out of hiding and
offered a dangerously passionate proposition. One she knows she isn’t strong
enough to refuse.
The
Plus One Chronicles, Book 2
Available
now
Kindle | Nook | Kobo | Smashwords
**Please note: Possession is
book two of a three book series. Readers should start with The
Proposition.**
Savagely sexy billionaire Sloane Michaels ruthlessly controls his life and everything in it. Even his sex partners are carefully negotiated plus-one arrangements, including his latest, the fiery bakery owner, Kat Thayne. But Sloane’s control is challenged when his mentor becomes seriously ill, and his need for Kat, his need to possess her at all costs, rivals only his single-minded goal of vengeance for the murder of his sister.
After surviving an attack six years ago, Kat Thayne escaped her fears in the protective world of her beloved bakery. Then Sloane Michaels storms into her life, making her feel beautiful, strong and sexy. Yet as Kat pushes her boundaries and uncovers a dangerous secret in her past, Sloane’s controlling side emerges. Worried that Sloane will possess her mind, body and soul, Kat fights to keep her hard won independence. But just as Sloane demands her complete surrender, she discovers he has a dark side that could destroy them both.
**Possession is an adult contemporary novel and is not intended for younger readers due to mature content.**
Savagely sexy billionaire Sloane Michaels ruthlessly controls his life and everything in it. Even his sex partners are carefully negotiated plus-one arrangements, including his latest, the fiery bakery owner, Kat Thayne. But Sloane’s control is challenged when his mentor becomes seriously ill, and his need for Kat, his need to possess her at all costs, rivals only his single-minded goal of vengeance for the murder of his sister.
After surviving an attack six years ago, Kat Thayne escaped her fears in the protective world of her beloved bakery. Then Sloane Michaels storms into her life, making her feel beautiful, strong and sexy. Yet as Kat pushes her boundaries and uncovers a dangerous secret in her past, Sloane’s controlling side emerges. Worried that Sloane will possess her mind, body and soul, Kat fights to keep her hard won independence. But just as Sloane demands her complete surrender, she discovers he has a dark side that could destroy them both.
**Possession is an adult contemporary novel and is not intended for younger readers due to mature content.**
OBSESSION, Book 3
- Coming 9/24/13
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jennifer
Lyon grew up under the shadow of the Matterhorn at Disneyland in Anaheim,
California. She attended Walt Disney elementary school and her very first
playmate was her beloved dog, Duke, who was cast in the role of hero in all their
adventures.
Clearly
Jen was born to daydream. But it took her years to figure out how to turn her
imagination into a career as an author. After marrying and becoming a full time
mom to three sons, Jen launched her career with the award winning Samantha Shaw
Mystery Series and other romantic mysteries under the name Jennifer Apodaca.
Later, she took the name Jennifer Lyon, combined her love of witches, alpha
males and sizzling romance into another award winning series, the Wing Slayer
Hunters.
Jennifer
has several new releases coming out this year.
THE PROPOSITION, the first book in her new Plus One Chronicles was
just released on February 24 and following later in the year will be Book Two:
POSSESSION - Coming 5/28/13 and Book Three: OBSESSION - Coming 9/24/13.
Writing
under Jennifer Apodaca
she will be releasing the first book in her Once A Marine series,
titled THE BABY BARGAIN which will be out in March 2013 from Entangled Publishing in
their Indulgence line.
For
more information on Jen or her books, please visit her website or follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads.
What
sparked your interest in becoming a romance writer?
I started reading big
romance novels when I was fourteen after my father died. Romances gave me hope
in a rather dark time of my life. They showed me that women didn’t have to
settle in life, but can work hard to find real happiness. Then I met my husband
who believed in me, not just with writing but in everything about me. His love
and support helped me to grow into a stronger, more confident woman. And that’s
what I love writing about in romance novels—bringing together two people
encourage each other to grow and develop in ways they wouldn’t have alone.
What
was the first romance novel you read that made an impression on you?
SWEET SAVAGE LOVE by
Rosemary Rogers mostly because it was the first “bigger” romance novel that a
read. Before that, it was sweet category romances. After that, so many like
KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR by Jude Deveraux, THE LION’S LADY by Julie Garwood,
OUTLANDER with Diane Gabaldon and I’ll stop or I’ll fill pages with them J
Do
you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as
you write?
I start with an idea
of who they are, but they will grow and mature into a better version of my
original concept. For me, it’s a matter of really discovering them as I work
with them in scenes by putting them in stressful situation and seeing how they
react. As I’m writing, I sometimes make really surprising discoveries about my
character, and then I have to go back and rewrite the earlier pages. But that’s
ok, that’s just part of the process of us (me and my characters) getting to
know each other on the intimate level that writing their stories always
requires.
What
is your favorite scene in your new release?
It’s hard to pick
just one, but in this scene below, Kat’s beginning to discover more about
Sloane. The set up of the scene is: Sloane’s mentor, Drake, is losing the
biggest fight of his life against cancer, and it’s tearing Sloane apart. This is part of the reason behind the title
for Possession: The more Sloane realizes he’s losing Drake, the tighter he
needs to hold onto Kat. Here’s a scene toward the beginning of the book. In the
early morning, Sloane gets a phone call that upset him. He shut down
emotionally on Kat, and went to take a shower, leaving Kat to fend for herself
in his house. She goes downstairs to the kitchen and meets Drake. Kat can see
Drake is very sick and bakes him muffins. In this part of it, Sloane just
walked into the kitchen:
“Kat?”
She
spun at Sloane’s voice, catching herself on the counter.
He
strode into the kitchen, wearing a killer suit and a grim expression. “You’re
still here.”
It
took everything she had not to snap at him. Keeping it light, she said, “I
don’t have a ride, remember?”
He
crossed to her and lifted her face. “I didn’t mean that the way it sounded. I
came out of the shower and you were gone. I thought maybe you’d left.”
“By
stealing your car? Think it out, Sloane. You’ve seen my success rate with
getting into a cab.” That had been humiliating, but Sloane had taken it in
stride.
“I’d
have given you the keys to my car, sugar,” Drake offered. “After the muffins
are done.”
“Shut
up, Drake. She doesn’t need your car.”
“Yeah?
Then why was this gorgeous girl down here while you’re in the shower? What a
dumbass.” He snorted. “Good for me, though. I scored blueberry muffins.”
Kat
choked on laughter. She liked Drake, she really did.
“Are
the muffins done yet?” Sloane drew his thumb across her cheek. “He won’t be
able to talk with his mouth full.”
She
glanced over at the timer. “Almost.”
“He’s
right though.”
“That
you’re a dumbass?”
Sloane
grinned. “That you’re gorgeous. And yeah, I’m a dumbass.” He swept Kat up, set
her on the counter and kissed her.
His
warm mouth brushed over hers, driving out everything else, including the fact
that they were in his kitchen and giving Drake a front-row view.
Sloane
twisted her hair around his hand, tugging her head back and invading her mouth.
His taste flooded her, minty toothpaste, coffee and the richer, more addictive
flavor of him. She sank her fingers into his hair, tangling her tongue with
his.
The
sound of the buzzer penetrated her sexual fog. Kat pulled back. “Muffins.
Breakfast.”
“I’ll
get them,” Drake said. “You two just carry on.”
Sloane’s
attention followed Drake as he slowly made his way around the bar.
Kat’s
heart hurt at the shadows lurking in Sloane’s eyes, at the heaviness pressing
on him. The worry was so evident, she put her hand on his face. “Calories are
good,” she said softly. “Any calories he can hold down.”
Sloane’s
gaze hit hers, his expression so raw and exposed she could feel his pain. He
leaned his forehead against hers. “I’m glad you’re here.”
“Me
too.” For once, she was taking care of Sloane.
If
you could be one of your characters - Who would you be? And why?
It would probably be
Kat. She’s very special to me because she’s been through some really rough
things, but she doesn’t let it destroy her heart. Kat isn’t bitter. She may be
have bitter or self pitying moments, but then she gets over it and moves on with
her day. I admire her and hope I could be that strong. Another reason is I’m in
love with Sloane J
Flirting Questions:
Which actor or book character do you have a crush on?
It’s always
the last book that I read and loved! So right now, it’s Leo from ROCK WITH ME
by Kristen Proby.
What’s
your favorite body part of the opposite sex?
Love it all, baby!
What
does love feel like?
Like there is always
someone there to catch you if you fall, cheer for you if you succeed, and hold
your hand in between.
Hey,
baby! What’s your sign?
Leo
When
was your last kiss?
Today
What’s
an absolute no-no in a relationship?
Cruelty
How
did you meet your significant other?
At the dog pound. I
worked there and he came in as an auditor.
What’s
your idea of a perfect date?
Getting away with my
husband. We don’t do it enough lately!
If
you could take a romantic trip, where would it be?
Hawaii
Do
you believe in love at first sight?
No. Chemisty and lust, sure. But love is a mature
emotion that takes time and work to develop and grow.
Flirting Quickies:
White wine or red?
Red
Coffee or tea?
Coffee
Vanilla or chocolate?
Chocolate
Sweet or salty?
Sweet
Sleep in or get up
early?
Get up early.
Beach or
mountains?
Beach
Cat or
dog?
Dog
Twilight
or Fifty Shades?
Fifty Shades
Spotlight
or In the Shadows?
Shadows
Clubbing
or candlelight dinner?
Candlelight
dinner
Jennifer is giving away a $50.00 gift card
to Amazon or B&N (winners choice) on the tour.
Jennifer Lion's POSSESSION Blog Tour
May 27 - June 9
5/27 - Book Monster Reviews (Guest Post, series spotlight)
5/ 27- Wicked Readings by Tawania (series spotlight)
5/28- United by Books (series spotlight)
5/29- Romance Junkies (interview & review bk 2)
5/29- Buffy's Ramblings (series spotlight & review bk 1)
5/30- Salacious Reads (series spotlight & reviews)
5/30- The Reading Cafe (guest post, series spotlight & review bk 2)
5/28- Ramblings From This Chick (series spotlight & reviews)
5/31- Mimmi's Musings (series spotlight)
6/01- Underworld Love Addiction (series spotlight & review bk 2)
6/01- Riverina Romantics (series spotlight)
6/02- Page Flipperz (series spotlight & review bk 2)
6/02- Toot's Book Reviews (interview)
6/03- Cocktails and Books (series spotlight & review bk 2)
6/03 - Books-n-Kisses (interview)
6/04- Flirting with Romance (Interview)
6/04- Books, Books and More Books (series spotlight & reviews)
6/05- Book Lovin' Mamas (guest post and review bk 2)
6/05- Under the Covers (guest post & reviews)
6/06- Vampires, Werewolves & Fairies Oh My! (Interview and reviews)
6/06- Offbeat Vagabond (series spotlight & review bk 1)
6/07- Night Owl Reviews ( guest post )
06/07 = Hesperia Loves Books (series spotlight & reviews)
6/08 - Scorching Book Reviews (interview)
6/09 - Reading Between The Wines (guest post)
Love this, =) can´t wait for my chance to read.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway & Happy Tuesday!
//Linda
Hi Linda, thank you!
DeleteHey Jenn - I almost didn't make it to say "HI!"
ReplyDeleteLove your quickie answers ;).
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