Hi guys, we have Wayward Ink Press stopping by with some of it’s authors with their new anthology release Mix ‘n’ Match, we have a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so take a peek at the book and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Mix ‘n’ Match
by
Layla Dorine, Eddy Lefey, Eric Gober, Asta Idonea, Kevin Caucher, Alina Popescu, A. Lusch, Lily Velden, Kassandra Lea, Dale Cameron Lowry,
The heart wants what the heart wants.
Race…
Culture…
Creed…
Become little more than words in the dictionary when the heart sets its sights on its desire.
Join our authors as they explore interracial themes ranging from the challenges of loving someone from another culture to fighting for the right to love at all.
Hi guys, we have Wayward Ink Press stopping by with some of it’s authors with the cover to their upcoming anthology release Mix ‘n’ Match, to celebrate their cover reveal there’s also a giveaway so check out the cover, take a peek at the book and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~
Mix ‘n’ Match
by
Layla Dorine, Eddy Lefey, Eric Gober, Asta Idonea, Kevin Caucher, Alina Popescu, A. Lusch, Lily Velden, Kassandra Lea, Dale Cameron Lowry,
The heart wants what the heart wants.
Race…
Culture…
Creed…
Become little more than words in the dictionary when the heart sets its sights on its desire.
Join our authors as they explore interracial themes ranging from the challenges of loving someone from another culture to fighting for the right to love at all.
Title: The Tale of Mr. Toronto Series: 52 First Dates Episode 5 Author: A. Lusch Genre: Contemporary Length: Novella (51 pages) Publisher: A. Lusch (September 17th 2015) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts Blurb:For one week only, grab The Tale of Mr Toronto for just 99c
David’s been searching for Mr. Perfect for some time. Having created the 52 First Dates challenge, he’s steadily worked through first date after first date in order to find someone to truly click with. As a result, heartache has been no stranger to him in recent months.
Now someone new is showing interest. And whilst London’s gay scene is still the focus of David’s hunt, could his true love lay on foreign shores?
Amidst dating and drama, he’s about to find out.
Episode 1: The Man PLAN
Episode 2: Friends and Frenchmen
Episode 3: Seeing Double
Episode 4: The Balancing Act
Episode 5: The Tale of Mr. Toronto Product Link: http://amzn.to/1OMhREx
Reviewer: Tams
Review: Short, Sexy and Steamy… my three favorite colors!!! It’s been a while since I’ve said that about a novella. And it’s been a while since we last got to visit with David and catch up on his dating shenanigans. David is still holding to the plan, 52 first dates, and one for every week for a year.
There have been some steamy hookups, some bad blind dates, and a set of twins that were promising for a while there. Now we have Mr. Toronto, who is travelling all the way to London for a date with David.
David finds himself another couple to play with in this latest episode, not twins this time… a couple that like to keep their options open. He still has to play babysitter to his best friend, and let me tell you, that poor girl cannot hold her alcohol!
Then there is the impending visit with the sexy man from Toronto that David has been sexting with. Is the sultry Canadian Mr. Right? Or just Mr. Right now? And what happens to the pact David made with himself if they hit it off? Only time will tell!
Grab your copy of 52 First Dates Episode 5 to see where David goes from here.
Title: The Balancing Act Series: 52 First Dates Episode Four Author: A. Lusch Genre: Contemporary Length: Short (42 pages) Publisher: A. Lusch (November 21st 2014) Heat Level: Moderate Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts Blurb: David’s mission is underway; go on 52 First Dates and find a husband. It seemed easy to begin with…how hard could dating be?
But with several dates already under his belt, the true difficulty of his challenge is emerging.
Now, with his heart being pulled in many directions, from his fun time friend Rav to one of the Greek twins, Alex, it’s becoming clear that finding a husband is far more than dating; it’s a careful balancing act that has to be done with extreme care and precision.
Review: David is still on his search for a husband, but he keeps getting distracted with his online dating app, a wandering eye and his friend with benefits, Rav. A random hook-up at a bar doesn’t quite go as planned, Alex isn’t as available as David would like, and then there is a new blip on his radar, a very persistent Sam.
Alex seems to be everything David could want in a man, but then so could Rav in many ways. David finds himself really questioning what it is he wants after he and Rav share another passionate tryst, that is followed up with a tender moment of affection that is usually absent between them. Balancing dating, working, Rav, Alex and now the addition of Sam is starting to look more like a juggling act.
While this installment wasn’t as sexy as the previous shorts, it showed some personal growth for David. Something happens that makes him step outside his box, see things a little differently, and consider not only how it makes him feel, but also how his similar actions in the past made people feel.
I’m still a fan of Rav and I can’t help but wonder if David is going to wind up with the familiarity of him in the end, but I can also understand some of David’s reasons for not pursuing a more serious relationship with the sexy man who seriously rocks his world. I loved that David is finally figuring out that it’s not all about the sex, it’s the complete package he wants long-term.
Anxiously awaiting the next episode in this serial with the introduction of Sam and the questions that were left unanswered about Alex. If you like a super sexy story about a guy that is looking for his Mr. Right, then look no further. But please, do start with episode one, that is a must!
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Hey guys, today we have joined the Seeing DOUBLE blog tour with A. Lusch, we have a fabulous story that Tams & Cat really loved and a brilliant Giveaway… and a little sneak peek that’s a little steamy. So what would you win? Well I had a little look and there’s three copies of Seeing DOUBLE for three lucky winners and for on lucky winner you will get boxset of 52 First Dates (Books 1, 2 & 3). So have a look at the excerpt, check out the review and click on the Rafflecopter link…. go on you know you want to 😉 ~Pixie~
Seeing DOUBLE – Excerpt
Warning! Steam level – high
I’ve always been a bit of a hermit. I have close friends that I see every few weeks. I had an actual proper boyfriend, rather than just a hook-up, but that was over a decade ago. I’m quite the happy singleton. However, as I lay here with the weight of a man on top of me, a safe and protected feeling flowing through me, I briefly worry that I’ve missed out on years of this sensation. My blood’s pumping, carrying adrenaline and excitement around my veins as the heady mix of pheromones arouses my senses. Rav shifts his position, and I feel his lips on my neck. He’s as hard as I’ve felt him, and he’s sliding back and forth over my arse cheeks, grinding slowly as if to purposefully tease me. Every thrust forward pushes my hips into the soft mattress below, squeezing my own hardness against the bed sheets so I feel, once again, the wet and sticky patch that’s a sign of my sexual desire. He thrusts forward again, but this time his extremely hard cock catches against my hole, and I gasp out loud as pleasure rushes through my body. Rav seems to realise my intense enjoyment, for he pulls back and uses his hand to align his throbbing dick into the right position so that it’s pushing against me, tantalising me, with each forward gyration. I moan again as he reaches out and puts his arm around my throat gently; nothing aggressive, but just enough to give me an extra ripple of excitement. I can feel my cock dripping with anticipation as he continues to grind against me, my hole feeling wetter by the minute.
“You have to fuck me,” I groan quietly as I can’t bear the touch of his cock against me any longer. It’s not enough to have his throbbing head gliding slickly over my hole. I need it in me. I reach out to the bedside table where I’ve already got a couple of condoms out of their wrappers and ready to go. There’s nothing worse than being in ‘the moment’ and then having to spend a few desperate seconds fumbling with rubbers in a drawer. He doesn’t stop grinding as I’m pulling the protection towards him, and I momentarily dream of the day when I have a husband to thrust his bare dick deep inside me without any cause for alarm. Uhh, God. Just the thought of such a scenario sends a quiver through me and I moan again.
“You sure?” Rav whispers in my ear, though the speed at which he snatches up the condom makes me realise that his question is more etiquette than actual concern. If it was our first time, I probably wouldn’t fuck. Good fucking, for me anyway, requires a degree of comfort; something not normally found when sleeping with someone for the first time. But I’ve been with Rav twice before now and I’m more than ready to feel his beautiful brown cock pushing deep inside me.
Book blurb:
The man-hunt is under way, and David’s keen to a snag a husband without having to complete every date of his 52 First Dates challenge. With several successful meets behind him, there’s a growing feeling of confidence that his search could actually work. But now that the novelty’s worn off, finding the motivation to keep going is about to become harder.
David finds himself trying to juggle meeting new men and providing a shoulder to cry on his to battered and pregnant friends. And, with a plethora of hotties vying for his attention, things are about to get more complicated.
Seeing DOUBLE is a 13,000K SHORT STORY, or about 37 pages.
Release date:
February 10th, 2014
Book 1: The Man PLAN
Book 2: Friends and FRENCHMEN
Book 3: Seeing Double
Buy Links:
Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IA4ULNE/
B&N – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seeing-double-a-lusch/1118399730?ean=2940045605786
ARe – https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-seeingdouble52firstdates3-1414844-149.html
Smashwords – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/402565
Google – https://play.google.com/store/books/details/A_Lusch_Seeing_Double?id=gCPNAgAAQBAJ
52 First Dates – Boxed Set
The boxed set contains all three books already released in the series, The Man PLAN, Friends and FRENCHMEN, and Seeing DOUBLE.
About the author
A. Lusch lives in London and has been though much of the same path as David – in fact – this series is based around true events.
Of course, there is MUCH more to come in the tale, but, don’t worry, now the scene is set, there’ll be many more dates per book. Is there a happy ending in sight? You’ll have to keep reading to find out.
A. Lusch fully believes in never settling, always striving for the perfect match, and never giving up on your man once you’ve found him – oh, and eating A LOT of donuts!
Blurb: The man-hunt is under way, and David’s keen to a snag a husband without having to complete every date of his 52 First Dates challenge. With several successful meets behind him, there’s a growing feeling of confidence that his search could actually work. But now that the novelty’s worn off, finding the motivation to keep going is about to become harder.
David finds himself trying to juggle meeting new men and providing a shoulder to cry on his to battered and pregnant friends. And, with a plethora of hotties vying for his attention, things are about to get more complicated.
Seeing DOUBLE is a 13,000K SHORT STORY, or about 37 pages.
M/M Steam-Level: HOT!
Book 1: The Man PLAN Book 2: Friends and FRENCHMEN Book 3: Seeing DOUBLE
Short, Sexy and Steamy…. Wait for it… my three favourite colors!!
David is trying to juggle work, dating and being a rock for his two best friends in this third instalment of 52 First Dates. The opening scene for this episode will leave you breathless and sweating, it definitely starts out with a bang. Although David has already ruled Rav out as potential husband material, their chemistry is electric and I so look forward to their random romps throughout these episodes.
Trying to stay on task, David sets up his next date with an online hook-up, Matt. But meeting Matt is proving to be more of a challenge than David initially thought. Add to that a date that left him feeling hope that his little plan might actually bring him one step closer to his goal of finding a husband, only to have his dream snatched out from under him with an unexpected move. And then there are those pesky, sexy, twins that keep popping up on every street corner… Theo and Alex.
I absolutely love this series. With each new episode, Lusch builds a stronger connection between David and the reader. And David’s two best friends with their real life issues brings a reality to the storyline and ensures the plot won’t be all about the sex. So while there are some oh so sexy, spine tingling, toe curling scenes; there is content woven in as well.
Blind dates gone badly, bathroom hook-ups and two equally delicious and sexy men are leaving David, Seeing Double!
Cat’s Review:4 Hearts ♥♥♥♥
In Seeing Double David has previously been on a few dates and is wearing down fast. It’s not as easy lining up actual dates as it is hookups and he is really having a blast with one of his hookups. He is also dealing with work, a friend that was recently mugged and one that is pregnant, and two very sexy Greek twins
I find these stories fast, easy to read, very hot and yet interesting also. We are taken on a trip through a man’s life while he juggles work, friends, dating and trying to find the one to settle down with, written in an interesting, humorous, hot and sexy way. I found this very easy to relate to and yet entertaining.
If you like stories that continue such as serials that are short, sweet, funny, interesting and very hot, searching for a life partner, Mediterranean men, teachers, Graphic designers, and Greek twins this is for you!
Blurb: The man-hunt is under way, and David’s keen to a snag a husband without having to complete every date of his 52 First Dates challenge. With several successful meets behind him, there’s a growing feeling of confidence that his search could actually work. But now that the novelty’s worn off, finding the motivation to keep going is about to become harder.
David finds himself trying to juggle meeting new men and providing a shoulder to cry on his to battered and pregnant friends. And, with a plethora of hotties vying for his attention, things are about to get more complicated.
Seeing DOUBLE is a 13,000K SHORT STORY, or about 37 pages.
M/M Steam-Level: HOT!
Book 1: The Man PLAN Book 2: Friends and FRENCHMEN Book 3: Seeing DOUBLE
Review: Short, Sexy and Steamy…. Wait for it… my three favourite colors!!
David is trying to juggle work, dating and being a rock for his two best friends in this third instalment of 52 First Dates. The opening scene for this episode will leave you breathless and sweating, it definitely starts out with a bang. Although David has already ruled Rav out as potential husband material, their chemistry is electric and I so look forward to their random romps throughout these episodes.
Trying to stay on task, David sets up his next date with an online hook-up, Matt. But meeting Matt is proving to be more of a challenge than David initially thought. Add to that a date that left him feeling hope that his little plan might actually bring him one step closer to his goal of finding a husband, only to have his dream snatched out from under him with an unexpected move. And then there are those pesky, sexy, twins that keep popping up on every street corner… Theo and Alex.
I absolutely love this series. With each new episode, Lusch builds a stronger connection between David and the reader. And David’s two best friends with their real life issues brings a reality to the storyline and ensures the plot won’t be all about the sex. So while there are some oh so sexy, spine tingling, toe curling scenes; there is content woven in as well.
Blind dates gone badly, bathroom hook-ups and two equally delicious and sexy men are leaving David, Seeing Double!
** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through MM Good Book Reviews **
Blurb: Now that David’s heading towards his mid-30s, he’s finally realized that it’s time to find a husband. But with so many men and so little time, he realizes he’s going to have to be strategic if he’s ever to find his soulmate.
Thus, 52 First Dates is formed; a challenge, a scheme, to go on a date with a new man, every week, for a year. If it pays off, he’ll be in marital bliss. If it doesn’t, he’ll know that he’s fated with being the eternal bachelor. With everything to live for, David plunges into the world of dating in search of the perfect man.
Review: Wait for it… Short, Sexy and Steamy! My three favorite colors!!
David is in his thirties and tiring of club hopping and random hookups, after all, he’s not getter any younger. Just because he’s gay doesn’t mean he can’t have what everyone else has. A husband, a family. So he comes up with a plan, 52 first dates over the next year. So we have a new series, with each novella chronicling the latest news from David while he’s on his quest for Mister Right!
The Man Plan is episode one, and I tell you these novellas seriously read like the script for a TV show. I see a lot of QAF in the words, there is definite possibility. So, I digress, the premise… there are rules, you see, in order for his plan to work. You’ll have to grab a copy so you can see them for yourself.
This first installment focus’ is on the plan and David trying to keep himself on track. It’s difficult for an overzealous gay man to keep his libido caged when he’s meeting all these hot men in hopes of finding a husband. Let’s just say Rav goes from potential to hook up way to quick, but damn it was sexy! I really enjoyed the insight into David’s mind while he was putting the plan in motion. You are inside his head the entire time and you realize that he’s driven, smart, funny, and determined. It was nice that the author didn’t focus on sex, sex, sex. There is some steamy sex, but there is a plot and some fantastic character development as well.
I definitely recommend you grab a copy of this one and get ready to welcome a new series to your e-reader!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through MM Good Book Reviews*
Blurb: With David in his mid-30’s, it’s time to get serious about finding a husband. Too many men and not enough time, mean he’s embarked on the challenge of a lifetime; to date a new man every week for a year until he finds THE ONE.
With one date out the way, and many more to come, David’s realizing there’s a reason it’s so hard to find a soulmate. And, with friends, lovers and lust getting in the way, finding a husband might be harder than he thought.
Review: Oh yes, this one is short, sexy and steamy as well.
So when we last left David he’d set his plan in motion to have 52 first dates over the next year. He’s been on a couple of dates now that didn’t pan out for one reason or another. But he’s already got more lined up. It’s while he’s out one day to meet up with his bestie that he spots a gorgeous Italian guy checking him out from the coffee shop. They find each other online and start talking, making plans to meet.
In this second installment, we learn more about David’s daily life, his relationship with his friends and yes, he blurs the lines between casual and possibility again. But it’s so much fun! There are a few twists and turns as well. Personal issues with friends, somebody is mugged, and somebody is pregnant. All the while, he’s getting ready for his date with the hot Frenchman, and chatting up the Italian. Let’s just say the Italian has a nice little surprise for David that could totally change the rules for the game.
Aside from a couple typographical errors, this novella was quite good. The reader gets to see every aspect of David’s life from dating to hot sex and hookups and hanging out with friends. The guy is just so normal, and yet, so interesting. Maybe it’s the plan and all the hot steamy sex. I can’t wait for episode three, I suggest you grab episodes one and two and get caught up with David and his antics before then!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through MM Good Book Reviews*
Title: The Tale of Mr. Toronto
