Winn3rs of 1NS Bl0g H0p & Revi3w of Sunset Seduction ( #1NSHop @crmoss @decadentpub )

Thank you to everone who came and visited during the blog hop. I've been told the turnout was stellar!
Out of over 1500 blog comments over all the participating authors' blogs, the winners have been drawn and notified. Congrats go to the following people...

Grand Prize # 1 - Kindle Touch
#1404 - Erykah Wyck's blog - Yvette

Grand Prize #2 - $50 Amazon.com gift certificate
#135 - Kerry Adrienne's blog - Megan @ Riverina Romantics

Grand Prize #3 - Goodies from Coffee Time Romance
#326 - C.R. Moss's blog - Teresa T. Miller

And for a copy of Sunset Desires, the name drawn from my blog was...
Eva (profile name: Eva's Flowers)

For more info and to purchase Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing

I also recently received a review for Sunset Seduction. Tim at Two Lips Reviews had this to say, "...written an entertaining story that moves at a brisk pace." & "She has also managed to depict the male point of view in a believable manner, something many romance writers can’t seem to accomplish." To read the complete review, visit Two Lips Reviews. For more info and to purchase Sunset Seduction visit Decadent Publishing

Happy Reading!
C.R. Moss

1NS Bl0g H0p ~ Day 3 ~ the 'Sunset' ladies ( @crmoss @decadentpub #1NSHop )

Today I wanted to share a bit about the ladies in my 1NS Sunset stories. :)

In Sunset Desires I introduce the four Tramonto women ~ Gwen and her sister Ivy and their cousins Heather and Seana. And in this story, set in Grand Cayman, Gwen has her 1NS date which was set up by Heather. In fact, Heather is the mastermind behind all the 1NS dates for the women. Nice of her, eh? So here's Gwen, not a classic beauty but not ugly either, who's an overworked cocktail waitress on vacation with her family when the date is sprung on her. Her match, Evan Cadell, is a handsome fellow who is happy to fulfill her biggest fanatsy. For more info and to purchase Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing
   Sunset Seduction sees Heather having her own date. She's a strong woman who's been independent for years and successful in business. She figures a quicky in a hotel room in Las Vegas will satisfy any need she has for intimacy. Boy was she in for a surprise when her date showed up and she learned who he was! For more info and to purchase Sunset Seduction visit Decadent Publishing

Ivy and Seana will each have a date in the next two books ~ Sunset Temptations and Sunset Heat. These stories are currently works in progress which I'm hoping to have done and submitted in the next couple of months.
   Ivy is an athletic woman and thrill-seeker who can't seem to settle down for anything. She lives with her best friend, a bi male named Kiran. His friends call him Ki ('Key') for short and he ends up on a matched date the same night that hers is to happen. The tag line for Sunset Temptations is Two's company and three's never a crowd. Be on the look out here on my blog for more info on this story as it comes available!
   The last book Sunset Heat ties in with book three since Ivy, Kiran, and Seana are heading to the same place for some pre-high school reunion events. Seana hooks up with an old crush who comes to her rescue when she finds herself in a spot of trouble. Again, keep tuned to my blog for details on this story and the others. :)
   Tomorrow for Six Sentence Sunday & the last day of the 1NS hop I'll be sharing lines from Sunset Seduction so please stop back and comment!
   Along with the great main prizes being given away for the hop (see the list here: Blog Hop Info) I'm also giving away an E copy of Sunset Desires in celebration of this hop. So be sure to comment and leave your name and email with it to be entered in my drawing and the main one. For the e-book, I'll draw a random name from all the compiled comments on my blog during the hop and contact the winner on the 9th.
   Now go visit these other wonderful authors and say hi on their blogs! ;)

Happy Reading!
C.R. Moss

1NS Bl0g H0p ~ Day 2 ~ The Beauty and Romance of a Sunset ( #FF @crmoss @decadentpub #1NSHop )

Sunsets. Viewing them is a simple pleasure of mine. The phenomena are such a beauty to behold and so varied in their coloring depending upon location, season, and atmospheric conditions. It’s due to living in Las Vegas that spurred on my love of sunsets. [See, it’s not all about the strip and gambling! ;)] I’ve seen some spectacular ones with gorgeous fiery reds, oranges, and yellows or amethyst and fuchsia to name a couple. This is a picture I took of a sunset near a place I used to live in.

In the summer of 2008 I went on my first cruise. We stopped at ports in Cozumel and Grand Cayman. It was so nice enjoying the beauty of the water, the beaches and the sunsets, especially since we live hours from an ocean beach in a desert area. One late afternoon we were hanging out on a patio just off one of the ship’s dining rooms and experienced a beautiful golden sunset.

Did you know that there is a little place called Hell on Grand Cayman? In Hell you’ll find a group of short, black, limestone formations roughly the size of half a soccer field. There are two viewing platforms for tourists since people aren’t allowed to traverse in the area. It’s claimed that the name derived from the fact that if a pebble is thrown out into the formation, it echoes amongst the limestone peaks and valleys and sounds as if the pebble is falling all the way down to hell. But I digress… We spent the bulk of our time on Seven Mile beach and had food and drinks at a little bar/restaurant. The open air, pub-style beach bar reminded me of a Southern-style wraparound porch except this place had a tin roof. The experience of the cruise and visiting Grand Cayman inspired me to write a few stories, including my first Decadent Publishing 1NS release Sunset Desires.

Sunset Desires ~ A blind date. A hot tropical evening. She’ll be someone he can’t forget. He’ll fulfill her ultimate fantasy.

Back to Las Vegas… I love setting stories in the city, not just because I live here but also because, like sunsets, it’s such a diverse place—lots to do and see on the strip and off. My next sunset story, Sunset Seduction, takes place in a hotel room in Las Vegas. The characters have a view of the city and mountains and both take note of the setting sun. I describe the sunset’s colors as the sun settles and dips behind the western range, setting the scene for romance. And, the cover—done in the spirit of the story, sunsets and the exciting city of Las Vegas—is hot!

Sunset Seduction ~ One evening. One date. Easy right?
Aside from my love of sunsets, there’s another reason ‘sunset’ is used in the titles for the stories I’m writing, but you’ll have to read them to find out what it is. ;)
For more info and to purchase Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing
For more info and to purchase Sunset Seduction visit Decadent Publishing
Along with the great main prizes being given away for the hop (see the list here: Blog Hop Info) I'm also giving away an E copy of Sunset Desires in celebration of this hop. So be sure to comment and leave your name and email with it to be entered in my drawing and the main one. For the e-book, I'll draw a random name from all the compiled comments on my blog during the hop and contact the winner on the 9th.
Now go visit these other wonderful authors and say hi on their blogs! ;)

Happy Reading!
C.R. Moss

1NS Bl0g H0p ~ Day 1 ~ Las Vegas ( @crmoss @decadentpub #1NSHop )

Most people who know me know that I love living in the Las Vegas valley. One of the main reasons we moved from the Northeast to the southwest was because of the weather. The snow and rain and humidity got the better of us back east, and we couldn’t stand it anymore. People who know DH and I have often wondered and asked us about this considering we were born and raised in the north. Shouldn’t we have been acclimated to it all? Well, yes, once upon a time we had been, but right after we were married, we moved to Texas for a few years. It was there we realized we liked the warm weather and lack of snow, but circumstances had us returning to the northeast. After several more years back where we grew up, we knew we had to get out. Another big reason for our move, which was tied into the weather aspect of our decision, was that, at that time, my husband was into duathlons and triathlons. He was serious about his training and his goal was to make it to Kona, HI for the Ironman tri (Swim 2.4 miles, Bike 112 miles, Run 26.2 miles -- Ironman). So one hot, muggy, awful August day, I asked

him if we should move to a location that had better weather. He said yes, and less than a year later, we were in Las Vegas…enjoying the sun, the blue sky, the dry climate. Training was better for him since he didn’t have to contend with rain, snow, humidity…
   I was part of his support team, going to races as a spectator and volunteer, helping out on training runs and rides, acted as moral support in our home. Many mornings we were up at the crack of dawn…sometimes out the door by 4 AM to get to a race by 5 AM (yep, ‘two fives in a day’ and one is much too early for this ol’ girl. LOL!) One time here in town for the marathon, I spent close to four hours standing by myself near the finish line, guarding a bag of gear and goodies. It’s a good thing I have an imagination and know how to entertain myself!
   So, how did hubby and I decide on Las Vegas as a place to live? We traveled here for a number of vacations, then when we finally made the decision to relocate, we came out over a Thanksgiving weekend to look at homes. Talk about turkey overload. Hubby and I went to two different buffets that day! The first one was around lunch time. We ate at the Carnival World Buffet over at the Rio. Lots of food, great seafood and of course we had our share of the Tom bird. Later that day, actually into the evening when we realized we were hungry again (yes, hours later…lol!) we went to the buffet in the hotel we were staying in and had a second Turkey day meal. I’m amazed we didn’t pass out at the table or have to be rolled out of the dining area! Did you know that there are races here in town called Turkey Trot and Catch the Gobbler? They’re races between 5K and 10K and the events also offer 1 mile walks. We also came out one year for the marathon. This used to be when it was held at the end of January, beginning of February. The marathon is now held in the beginning of December. I’ve even written a couple of stories incorporating Las Vegas and the races.

So you might be asking ~ What does this all have to do with the 1NS series and my 1NS books? Well, I like using Las Vegas as a location and some of my experiences here in my stories. My first Decadent Publishing release, Sunset Desires, though not set completely in Las Vegas has a character from the area and the story ends in a Las Vegas casino. The second book, Sunset Seduction, is set in a hotel room (similar to one hubby and I stayed in when he was in the marathon) in Las Vegas and the last two books I’m planning will be set in and around the city. I’m excited about being with Decadent Publishing and being a part of their 1NS line of stories. For more info and to purchase Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & For more info and to purchase Sunset Seduction visit Decadent Publishing. Keep tuned here on my blog during the next few days for more on my 1NS books!
   Along with the great main prizes being given away for the hop (see the list here: Blog Hop Info) I'm also giving away an E copy of Sunset Desires in celebration of this hop. So be sure to comment and leave your name and email with it to be entered in my drawing and the main one. For the e-book, I'll draw a random name from all the compiled comments on my blog today and over the next few days and contact the winner on the 9th.
   Now go visit these other wonderful authors and say hi on their blogs! ;)

Happy Reading!
C.R. Moss

Six Sentence Sunday for Apr. 29 ~ Sunset Desires ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

    “Why? Is there more?”
    Gwen froze, trying to keep her expression neutral since he still fixated on her via the reflection. She couldn’t tell him, didn’t want to tell him about the rest of her silly dreams. His uncle had paid for his set up just as Heather had paid for hers. He’d said he’d saved up for the room and outfit. It wasn’t like he had money and could fulfill her whole fantasy, so why bring it up?

    For more, on Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & for other Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

Six Sentence Sunday for Apr. 22 ~ Sunset Desires ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

Shall we what? her mind screamed as sexual tension warred with her logic. She swallowed hard again. How much of her fantasy did he know? “What else did my cousin write in my profile? I mean in regard to my fantasy?”

For more, on Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & for other Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

Six Sentence Sunday for Apr. 15 ~ Sunset Desires ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

His mouth, so very close to her throat, let slip wicked hot breath against her skin. If he were a vampire, this would be the part where he’d bite her. She pushed the fictional thoughts aside, desiring reality, welcoming him to kiss her…lick her…suckle on the curve where her shoulder met her neck. She leaned back, bare parts of her skin encountering the hard planes of his chest.
   “Shall we…?” His voice rumbled in his chest and against her back.

For more, on Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & for other Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

Six Sentence Sunday for Apr. 8 ~ Sunset Desires ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

... Isn’t that so?”
    Images from vampire movies she’d seen over the years filled her mind. He may not have been a vampire, but he was just as sensual as one. What spurred on thoughts of Nosferatu? His voice? His confident moves?

For more, on Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & for other Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

Six Sentence Sunday for Apr. 1 ~ Sunset Desires ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

“I hear your fantasy is to be on a tropical island.” Evan glanced off to the left where a large picture window framed the beach and water. “We have that part covered.” He stood behind her, their bodies an inch—maybe two—apart, returning his gaze to hers in the mirror. “That you wanted to be picked up by a handsome guy and by the looks I’ve been getting from you, I seem to have your approval.” Brushing a lock of hair behind her ear, he whispered, “And that you wanted to be in a private location for an erotic assignation. ...

For more, on Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & for other Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

Six Sentence Sunday for Mar. 25 ~ Sunset Desires ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

Heat filled her cheeks. With a hard gulp, she nodded, not able to take her focus off his beautiful body. Each toned muscle created a wonderful form, from his defined deltoids and biceps to a six pack abdomen she could wash a shirt on. She chuckled internally. Her descriptive thought pattern may have been cliché, but appropriate all the same. He strolled over to her, his tall form of rippling muscle closing and destroying the buffer between them.

For more, on Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & for other Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

On a break from Six Sentence Sunday ~ wk 2

Hi all!

    I'm still on my two week break from Sunday Six since I'm still traveling.
    If you're craving some Moss please visit my Website or check out my posts and info here on the blog.

Want some Sunset Desires? Visit Decadent Publishing & for Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

On a break from Six Sentence Sunday ~ wk 1

Hi all!

    I bet you're wondering where my six sentences are, considering I've been pretty consistent with posting them over the past several months. Well, I'm taking a two week break from them since I'm traveling to and from a convention in Texas.
    If you're craving some Moss please visit my Website or check out my posts and info here on the blog.

Want some Sunset Desires? Visit Decadent Publishing & for Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

Six Sentence Sunday ~ Sunset Desires Mar. 4 ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

    “So that’s what all those odd questions have been about over the past few months,” Seana stated, a trace of a British accent she affected for her acting gig and didn’t want to lose while on vacation slipping through. She sipped from her glass of merlot. “My roommates and I were wondering.”
    “Now you know. I could answer most of the questions on my own, but there were those few I needed help with.”
    Seana smiled.

For more, on Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & for other Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

Six Sentence Sunday ~ Sunset Desires Feb. 26 ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

    “None of you knew,” Heather offered, seeming a bit put off by their lackluster reactions. She drummed her fingers on the wide arm of the weather-worn wood chair. “All our matches have been made through a very prestigious and respected matchmaking service. The owner, Madame Evangeline, had me complete extensive questionnaires. She runs background checks. Everything’s on the up and up and safe.”

For more, on Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & for other Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

Six Sentence Sunday ~ Sunset Desires Feb. 19 ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

A length of dirty-blonde hair that had escaped her ponytail fell across her eye. She swept it back. “I don’t believe this. Did you guys know about her plan to pimp us out?”
    Ivy and Seana shrugged, perplexed expressions on their faces. They shook their heads.

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Six Sentence Sunday ~ Sunset Desires Feb. 12 ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

     Heather reached across the small cocktail table in the southern porch style beach bar and patted her hand. “I set up a date for your last night here on this beautiful island. You know, end your trip to Grand Cayman with a tickle and bang.” Grinning, she relaxed back into her seat. “In fact, I tried setting some up for all of us, but since I had to work around the men’s schedules, Ivy’s, Seana’s and mine will happen after we return home.”
     Astonished, Gwen shook her head.

For more, on Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & for other Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

Last chance for a cover flat! #MM @crmoss @DecadentPub

I've been blogging all weekend about my new release now available through Decadent Publishing and offering a great prize! This is your last chance to enter for a cover flat signed by me and cover model Jimmy Thomas! How do you enter?
    ~ Visit and comment on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and/or today's post(s) here on my blog.
    ~ Visit and comment on my post at the 1NS Blog: decadent1nightstand.blogspot
    ~ Visit and comment on any of my posts yesterday at Goddess Fish Party
The more times you comment, the better your chances of winning! Don't forget to leave your email address so I can contact you if your name is drawn. Drawing will take place after 6 PM PST today!
Happy Reading!
C.R. Moss

PS ~ Don't forget to stop by Shyla Colt's blog tomorrow & say 'hi!'

Six Sentence Sunday ~ Sunset Desires ( #sixsunday @6_Sunday @DecadentPub )

Six Sentences from Sunset Desires

     “You did what?” Gwendolyn Tramonto’s jaw dropped open in surprise. Her heart skipping a beat, she glanced at her cousin, Seana, and her sister, Ivy, whose mouth hung open in a large O, then stared at her cousin, Heather. Gwen whiteknuckled the local-brew beer bottle.
     Heather reached across the small cocktail table in the southern porch style beach bar and patted her hand. “I set up a date for your last night here on this beautiful island.

For more, on Sunset Desires visit Decadent Publishing & for other Six Sentence participants visit www.sixsunday.com

Saturday Snapshots ~ More "Sunset" #SO @crmoss @DecadentPub

In celebration of my first Decadent Publishing release Sunset Desires I'm talking about sunsets.
Yesterday, I visited Decadent's One Night Stand blog and shared some pics and also background information about my story.
Today I'm sharing photos I recently took of a sunset here in Las Vegas.
I like how the colors paint the clouds in this pic.

It looks like the tree's on fire in this one.

This picture was taken at a slightly different angle. Not only do I like it since there's more blue/purple than orange/yellow, but I saw faces in the clouds. I took the liberty of penciling where I saw eyes, nose, hair...see the last pic.

Interesting, eh? I hope you enjoyed the pictures!

For more on my newest release, Sunset Desires, feel free to read over yesterday's post and stay tuned for tomorrow's six sentences. Also visit: Decadent Publishing to pick up a copy of Sunset Desires today.
And don't forget to comment on my post at the 1NS blog and on the posts here at my blog yesterday, today and/or tomorrow and over at Goddess Fish Party on Sunday February 5 to be entered into a drawing for a cover flat of Sunset Desires which is signed by me and cover model Jimmy Thomas! Each comment earns one entry so the more times you comment over the weekend, the more chances you have to win. Remember to leave your name and email. I will choose a winner on Monday, February 6 after 6PM PST and email the winner to discuss details. International respondents are welcome too!
Happy Reading!
C.R. Moss

Talking about "Sunsets" & new release info! #FF #SO @crmoss @DecadentPub

Hi everyone! This is a special weekend for me because today is the release of Sunset Desires, my first release through Decadent Publishing for the company's 1NS series!
     To celebrate this release, I'll be popping up all over the net during the month of February with guest blogs and interviews. Today you can find me at the 1NS blog talking about sunsets, sharing pictures, and giving some insight into the story behind the story.
     Then the rest of the weekend, I'll be here on my blog sharing more photos and snippets from Sunset Desires. Comment on my post at the 1NS blog and on the posts here at my blog today, tomorrow and/or Sunday and on Sunday over at Goddess Fish Party and you'll be entered into a drawing for a cover flat of Sunset Desires which is signed by me and cover model Jimmy Thomas! Each comment earns one entry so the more times you comment over the weekend, the more chances you have to win. Remember to leave your name and email. I will choose a winner on Monday, February 6 after 6PM PST and email the winner to discuss details. International respondents are welcome too!
     Sunday, February 5th I'll be at Goddess Fish Party & Tuesday, February 7th I'll be over at Shyla Colt's blog & on Saturday, February 11 I'll be at SOS Aloha giving a peek into my life and what's coming next for me. Stay tuned to my blog for more dates and places I'll be visiting this month.

~ Blurb ~
     A blind date. A hot tropical evening. She’ll be someone he can’t forget. He’ll fulfill her ultimate fantasy.
     Gwendolyn Tramonto is stunned to learn her cousin set her up with sex on the beach and it’s not the drink. But after a several year dry spell of no relationships, no dates…no sex, Gwen decides to take her cousin up on her offer and go out on the blind date. For once, she’d like to indulge in a fantasy, be wined and dined instead of the other way around, and if she and the man ended up in bed together, that would be a nice bonus.
     Evan Cadell is looking forward to the date his uncle arranged for him through an exclusive matchmaking service and taking a one night break from work, life and all its demands. From Gwen’s profile, Evan knows what her fantasy is and believes he’s the man who can make it come true.
     But will one night in paradise be enough to satisfy their desires?
~ Excerpt ~
     “Do you like what you see?” His sinfully rich, accented voice carried across the room.
     Heat filled her cheeks. With a hard gulp, she nodded, not able to take her focus off his beautiful body. Each toned muscle created a wonderful form, from his defined deltoids and biceps to a six pack abdomen she could wash a shirt on. She chuckled internally. Her descriptive thought pattern may have been cliché, but appropriate all the same. He strolled over to her, his tall form of rippling muscle closing and destroying the buffer between them.
     “I hear your fantasy is to be on a tropical island.” Evan glanced off to the left where a large picture window framed the beach and water. “We have that part covered.” He stood behind her, their bodies an inch—maybe two—apart, returning his gaze to hers in the mirror. “That you wanted to be picked up by a handsome guy and by the looks I’ve been getting from you, I seem to have your approval.” Brushing a lock of hair behind her ear, he whispered, “And that you wanted to be in a private location for an erotic assignation. Isn’t that so?”
     Images from vampire movies she’d seen over the years filled her mind. He may not have been a vampire, but he was just as sensual as one. What spurred on thoughts of Nosferatu? His voice? His confident moves? He inclined his head, his gaze transfixed on hers in a mesmerizing stare, almost daring her to deny the attraction. His mouth, so very close to her throat, let slip wicked hot breath against her skin. If he were a vampire, this would be the part where he’d bite her. She pushed the fictional thoughts aside, desiring reality, welcoming him to kiss her…lick her…suckle on the curve where her shoulder met her neck. She leaned back, bare parts of her skin encountering the hard planes of his chest.
     “Shall we…?” His voice rumbled in his chest and against her back.
     Shall we what? her mind screamed as sexual tension warred with her logic. She swallowed hard again. How much of her fantasy did he know?

Don't forget to comment and pick up a copy of Sunset Desires at Decadent Publishing!
& here's a sneak peek at my next 'Sunset' book coming soon to Decadent...

~ Blurb ~
     One evening. One date. Easy, right?
     Heather Tramonto, a business woman with only her career and a quickie on her mind, is all set for her 1NS date and a bit of adult fun–no conditions, no commitment–when a surprise shows up at her door.
     Lane Stanwyck is entering the dating world after years of an estranged marriage and the passing of his hostile wife. When Madame Eve schedules an anonymous tryst for him–no conditions, no commitment–he believes it to be the perfect arrangement for his first time out in the dating field in ages. That is until he sees the woman of his dreams.
     One night. No strings. That might be a problem for this pair.

Happy Reading!
C.R. Moss