Last reminder! 'Sunset' on Summer Fun! ( @BTShowcase @decadentpub #kindle #Nook #books )

......Hi folks! Tomorrow's the last day & I just wanted to remind you to visit this link Sunset on Summer Fun for some blog hopping goodness. Enter via the link and then visit the others listed, and you’ll have the chance at some wonderful prizes! So, if you haven't yet, get to the links before this event ends!
......Thanks!
......See you on the hop! :)

'Sunset' on Summer Fun reminder #3! ( @BTShowcase @decadentpub #kindle #Nook #books )

......Hi folks! I just wanted to remind you to visit this link Sunset on Summer Fun for some blog hopping goodness. Enter via the link and then visit the others listed, and you’ll have the chance at some wonderful prizes!
......Thanks!
......See you on the hop! :)

'Sunset' on Summer Fun reminder #2! ( @BTShowcase @decadentpub #kindle #Nook #books )

......Hi folks! I just wanted to remind you to visit this link Sunset on Summer Fun for some blog hopping goodness. Enter via the link and then visit the others listed, and you’ll have the chance at some wonderful prizes!
......Thanks!
......See you on the hop! :)

'Sunset' on Summer Fun reminder #1! ( @BTShowcase @decadentpub #kindle #Nook #books )

......Hi folks! I just wanted to remind you to visit this link Sunset on Summer Fun for some blog hopping goodness. Enter via the link and then visit the others listed, and you’ll have the chance at some wonderful prizes!
......Thanks!
......See you on the hop! :)

'Sunset' on Summer Fun! ( @BTShowcase @decadentpub #kindle #Nook #books )

Well, it’s almost the "official" end of summer. Why do I have the word official in quotes? Cause where I live I’ll still be able to enjoy summer like weather and wear shorts until the end of October and into November if the temps hold out. That’s the one nice thing about living in the southwest, being able to experience nice weather almost year round. Granted, June, July and August can be unbearable at times when it comes to 110+ degrees of heat, but the rest of the year makes up for it. Plus, I’d rather be in the heat than the cold. Yeah, I’m strange that way. ;) Viva Las Vegas!
* In celebration of the “end of summer” & the ridiculous heat, I’ve joined up on the Sunset on Summer Fun Blog Hop! And, how cool is it that I have a series called 'Sunset' that I'm featuring in this tour?! There are some great prizes to be had from the sponsors & participants. Here are the deets and how to enter…

~ Giveaway Details ~ *** 1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire 7" HD or NOOK HD (US Only), or Paypal Cash (International).
*** There is a second separate giveaway for bloggers who post this giveaway on their blogs. Visit the links below for individual prizes. (As for my prize, I’ll provide details in a bit.)
*** The fine print ~ Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced on the BTSemag site as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Christy from BTS Book Reviews emag and Decadent Publishing and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Ends 9/30/13
-- Interested in sponsoring a future Kindle Fire Giveaway or other swag? Details can be found here. --
*** I’m offering up to all participants (meaning US & International): Choice of one of my 'Sunset' stories from Decadent Publishing's 1Night Stand line (Sunset Desires or Sunset Seduction or Sunset Temptations or Sunset Heat) and choice of one print book (Wild West Weekend or Wild West Hauntings or Fate’s Deal or Tracked [which is by C.R.’s alter ego]). ~ How to Enter ~ - Leave a comment on this blog stating if you’re happy or not to see summer go, and give a reason why if you want, along with your first name and an email address. Email is used in case your name is drawn as a winner. Winner notification follows the details provided above.
- Follow this Blog, follow on Twitter, and/or follow on Facebook for an extra entry each way.

** You must enter via this rafflecopter to be eligible for the grand prize **
a Rafflecopter giveaway

- For more prizes, visit these other fine blogs:

... & here are the wonderful Co-Sponsors: Decadent Publishing | Deena Remiel | Kathleen Ann Gallagher | Taryn Kincaid | Lia Davis | Susannah Scott | Natalie-Nicole Bates | V.S. Nelson | Jennah Scott | Milly Taiden | J.A. Garland | The Smutty Kitty | Cynnara Tregarth | Christine Murphy | For the Love of Reading | Hannah Fielding | Eva Lefoy | Writer Wonderland | Katalina Leon | Kendall McKenna | Lisa Kessler | D.C. Stone | Tiffany Allee | Tory Richards | Joanne Jaytanie | Cathy Perkins | Joya Fields | Grave Tells | Heather Long | Layla Hunter | J.L. Hammer | Serena Zane | Cat Johnson | Renea Mason | Patricia Green | Lisa Beth Darling | Sabrina York | Annie Seaton | Celia Breslin | Amanda McIntyre | Susan Arden | Lena Hart | D.L. Jackson | Colette Saucier

Woot! A new release for the 1NS series! 'Sunset Heat' ( @decadentpub #1NightStand #1NS )

* Yay! My fourth 1NightStand story for Decadent Publishing is available! Check it out...

~ Blurb ~ * Can one night transform a woman's life?
* Seana’s cousin has set her up. She doesn’t like blind dates and doesn’t trust men, no matter how handsome. Especially ones who have hurt her in the past. Can Zach change her mind before his police work ruins their second chance?
~ Excerpt ~ * “I had it bad for you.”
* “So, what’s your wish now?”
* If she leaned toward him, turned just enough, maybe he’d kiss her. Did she have the nerve? What would he think of her advance?
* “Seana?”
* She closed her eyes, relishing the silky way he spoke her name. “Hmm?”
* “Your wish. You’re going to enter the drawing the charity is having, right?”
* “I can’t say or it won’t come true,” she murmured. Just move your face toward his. Do it! Though her inner diva cheered her on, she couldn’t.
* “A superstition for shooting stars and birthday candles.”
* “So? I don’t want to take chances.” Yes you do, her inner cheerleader chided.
* He brushed his cheek against hers. Warm breath caressed her ear. Restless throbs of desire pulsed in her veins. Sexual excitement curled in her womb. It’d been quite some time since feeling those particular sensations. Who’d I do it with last? Oh, the guy in the off-Broadway showing of West Side Story. Antonio something or other. She’d almost told him she loved him, but his ex-girlfriend came back into the picture, which snipped her out of it.
* Could Zach be her one? Even after all this time and despite their difficulties? Back when she’d helped him in high school, she’d wanted him and would have given him her all. She didn’t feel any different now. Turning her face toward his finally, she prepared for the first of what she hoped would be many kisses. None came. He wasn’t as close as she thought. Seana stared into his eyes, becoming lost in their depths.
* “Seana?”
* “Yes?” She breathed in his spicy, clean scent, wanting to nibble on the muscle stretching from his neck into the top of his white dress shirt.
* “Tell me more about the tutoring room.”
* “Why? Interested in playing out my fantasy?”
* Zach rubbed her knee. His touch seared her skin under her black sequined dress. “But we’re not in a school. There are no classrooms to use.”
* The scenario she’d envisioned as a young adult awaited her next move. If there’s ever a time to be bold and spontaneous, it’s now. Quit stalling and take the leap. Feeling naughty and way too frisky to miss the opportunity, she drew circles on his leg with her fingertip. “We can improvise by going up to your room or mine and pretending we’re in a classroom.”
* Seconds clicked by. Zach didn’t say a word. Wasn’t he interested? Her palms became clammy. I can’t be rejected again.

Want more? Pick up this book and my other Sunset books at Decadent Publishing

Thanks for stopping by!
C.R.

Yesterday's missing post on blog tour is now up! ("Day 8")

* Hi all! Sorry about the missing post for yesterday's stop on the blog tour. Not sure what happened, but it seems that the host forgot about it and put something else up instead.
* But have no fear! Day 8 on the tour is no longer MIA! :) You can find it here at the TRS Party.
* Thanks for your understanding and participation in this tour celebrating my release of Sunset Temptations!
C.R. Moss

Day 3 of Tour & Hunt: Bourbon ~ Hump Day H00k ( #HDH @decadentpub #1NS #1NightStand )

Hi all! Wow. Another week's come and gone, and we're back to Hump Day Hook where authors share snippets from their stories. :)
* Today's hook is in tandem with my 'Sunset Blog Tour & Scavenger Hunt' regarding my recent release, Sunset Temptations. If you want to read the lead in to today's hook, (Day 3 ‘special word’: reader) please see the post before this one. :)

* Kiran dropped into the chair before his knees gave out on him.
* “So what are you drinking?” Robert took a seat across the small table from him.
* “Bourbon, Mr. Bourbon.” His attempt at humor didn’t come off like he’d wanted. He hoped Robert didn’t think it was as cheesy as it sounded.
* The corner of his lips tilted up for a second. “Sounds good. May I have a taste?”
(For the next part of the excerpt be sure to visit tomorrow’s stop on the tour! )

Please stop by and read the other authors participating in this week's HDH ~ http://humpdayhook.blogspot.co.uk

Remember the Day 3 ‘special word?’ It’s a part of the ‘Scavenger Hunt!’ Details: Leave a comment about this post along with your first name & email addy. Then email the ‘special word’ along with your name to crmoss@cox.net. ~~ Please DO NOT leave the 'special word(s)' in the comment section of this blog. ~~ Each day you participate on this tour will count as one entry into the first drawing. Yes, there’s a second drawing as well! For more details and lists of the dates, locations & prizes of this tour and hunt, click on the tour pic at the top of the column to the right. Thanks for stopping by!

Lead in to this week's Hump Day H00k...

This week's Hump Day Hook is also a part of my 'Sunset Blog Tour & Scavenger Hunt.' :)
During the first two days of the tour & hunt, I've been sharing a continuing excerpt. Because what's been posted so far is too long to include in the HDH post, I'm putting it here to lead into Day 3's post.

* Butterflies and nerves paired up in Kiran’s stomach and danced the rumba. Not long now. He checked his appearance and outfit one more time. His thick dark hair stayed gelled in place. Black suit jacket and pants were lint free from what he could see in the mirror’s reflection. Crimson tie lay flat against his crisp white shirt. He retrieved the flower from the refrigerator and attached it to the lapel. With a deep breath, he left his room.
* On the way to the Shadscale Bar, he stopped outside the Mesquite Ballroom. Volunteers stood behind a table with a spinning drum that reminded him of the ball mixer at bingo games. After verifying his name and attendance, he filled out a card and popped it into the bin. His wish? To have enough money to make good on his extreme loan and be able to pay for a new place. He somehow had to make it up to Ivy for his stupid mistakes.
* After he arrived at the bar, one of the servers led him to a private table in the back corner. He sat facing the entryway. Moments later, a waiter brought over a plate of white cheese balls with tomatoes and thin slices of meat.
* “I don’t think this is mine,” he told the man. “I haven’t ordered anything yet.”
* “It’s on behalf of Mr. Bourbon. When you finish, I will bring you the soup. He will join you for the rest of the meal. He wanted you to get started.”
* The butterflies in his stomach dropped like pebbles, weighing heavy at the bottom. “Oh, okay.” Fidgety nerves had him wondering if he could eat, but he dug into the food anyway. Plus, he planned to continue drinking. Alcohol on an empty stomach would be a recipe for disaster.
* Kiran pushed aside his empty soup bowl, took a sip of his second drink, then caught sight of a handsome, tall man in a black on black suit with a dark gray tie entering the lounge. He wore a sunset-hued rose boutonnière as well. If the guy approaching happened to be Mr. Bourbon, Madame Evangeline had done a wonderful job picking out the scrumptious male specimen. Kiran loved the color of the man’s hair. He rose on wobbly legs.
* “Hello, Mr. Emerson. I’m Robert Bourbon.”
* The man’s smooth, accented voice, along with the way his slow, seductive gaze sweeping up and down Kiran’s body sent his libido raging. The appraisal was followed by a sexy grin of approval. Heat lanced his gut and sliced straight to his cock. The other man’s strong facial features and straight white teeth filled Kiran with wanting and a need to be close to him. He accepted a handshake and cleared his throat. “Please, call me Kiran.”
* “Kiran it is then. Feel free to call me Robert or Rob.”

See the post above for today's Hump Day Hook & the hunt's 'special word(s)!'

Woot! A new release for the 1NS series! ( @decadentpub #1NightStand #1NS )

* Yay! My third 1NightStand story for Decadent Publishing is available! Check it out...

~ Blurb ~ * Can wishes come true in just one night?
* Roommates, Ivy Tramonto and Kiran Emerson, are heading out for their blind dates set up through a prestigious matchmaking service. Neither know anything about the men they're to meet at a charity event being held in a mountain resort, but they're looking forward to the adventure and forgetting about all their problems for an evening.
* Resort owner, Robert Bourbon, doesn't have time to play the field, especially when he wants a polyamorous relationship. After requesting the services of Madame Eve, he's matched with the perfect pair and believes life can't get any better.
* Everything seems to be going great, until a mistake one of them made comes back to haunt them. Will they make it through the dilemma or will they miss out on having their true desires granted?

~ Excerpt ~ * The man’s smooth, accented voice, along with the way his slow, seductive gaze sweeping up and down Kiran’s body sent his libido raging. The appraisal was followed by a sexy grin of approval. Heat lanced his gut and sliced straight to his cock. The other man’s strong facial features and straight white teeth filled Kiran with wanting and a need to be close to him. He accepted a handshake and cleared his throat. “Please, call me Kiran.”
* “Kiran it is then. Feel free to call me Robert or Rob.”
* Kiran dropped into the chair before his knees gave out on him.
* “So what are you drinking?” Robert took a seat across the small table from him.
* “Bourbon, Mr. Bourbon.” His attempt at humor didn’t come off like he’d wanted. He hoped Robert didn’t think it was as cheesy as it sounded.
* The corner of his lips tilted up for a second. “Sounds good. May I have a taste?”
* Robert moved for the glass with one hand and took Kiran’s in his other. Kiran sat transfixed as his date dipped one finger into the liquid. The man rubbed the amber drops over his lips then slipped the digit into his mouth and sucked on it. “Mmm, good.” He waved at the bartender, indicated the glass of liquor, then held up two fingers. He looked back at Kiran. “Hope you don’t mind.”
* Entranced by gorgeous green eyes and suave demeanor, Kiran smiled. “Nope. Forward. Decisive. I like that in a man.”
* “Well, if I’m reading the vibes correctly, you like me, and I’m very attracted to you. So why beat around the bush?”

Want more? Pick up this book and my other Sunset books at Decadent Publishing
Check out my post 'Why Roses?' over at Decadent's 1NightStand blog: decadent1nightstand.blogspot.com
Want to be tempted? For a chance to win some prizes, including a $25 gift card to either Amazon or B&N, join me on my Sunset Tour & Scavenger Hunt. Click on the pic in the column to the right for details!

Thanks for stopping by!
C.R.

Trouble's coming ~ Hump Day H00k ( #HDH @decadentpub #1NS #1NightStand )

Hi all! Wow. Another week's come and gone, and we're back to Hump Day Hook where authors share snippets from their stories. :)
* Today's hook comes from my soon to be released 1NightStand story, Sunset Temptations.

* “And the money?”
* Silence rolled thick from the other seat. Her instincts screamed trouble.
* “Kiran?”
* He cleared his throat. “Well….”
* She’d seen and heard this nervousness from him before. That time he’d gotten into a little trouble with some bad dudes. Could he have done so again? She shot a quick glance at him. His skin seemed on the pale side. Her sixth sense dinged. “Oh no. You didn’t.”

Please stop by and read the other authors participating in this week's HDH ~ http://humpdayhook.blogspot.co.uk

For more on Sunset Temptations (releasing on May 31, 2013), visit: crmoss.com/books/sunset-series/sunset-temptations/

Hump Day H00k ~ Looking at Sunsets #HDH for Mar. 13

Hi all! Wow. Another week's come and gone, and we're back to Hump Day Hook where authors share snippets from their stories. :)
I'm currently doing edits on my third 1NightStand story, Sunset Temptations, so I thought I'd share a bit from my first installment. The following comes from Sunset Desires book 1 of my Sunset series for Decadent Publishing's 1NS series. Enjoy!

* Gwen shook her head. “No. Just a little nervous is all.” To calm down she sucked in a humid stream of air, bringing with it the heady scents of sand, sun, and surf mixed with the aromas of bar food and beer. Though the sun dipped toward the horizon, the heat still stuck around. The warmth didn’t bother her, but her anxiety about the upcoming situation did. Heather had asked some pretty personal questions. At the time, she’d figured her cousin had grown lonely—too much work, not enough socializing, and probably wanted a better connection with family, a friend. But now…. Despite the high temperature, a chill racked her body. “Oh my God, that fantasy question. You told a total stranger about my fantasy?” Her high-pitched squeal rose above the clamor of the bar.

Please don't forget to stop by and read the other authors participating in this week's HDH ~ http://humpdayhook.blogspot.co.uk

For more on my Sunset books, visit: Sunset books crmoss.com