- a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
Sunday, June 29, 2025
A Writer's Dilemma - Euphemisms
Friday, June 27, 2025
Frittata in The Forest
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Thursday 13 - Hot One Liners
The temp is hot outside and let's heat things up a bit more. Today is Thursday13 and time for some sexy little teasers from Handcuffs and Silk. Enjoy these Tempting tidbits.
These are some of my favorite one liners from Handcuffs and Silk.
1. “No.” Her red lips slid into a wicked grin that made his dick take
notice. “I’ll dole out any punishment necessary.”
2. “Do you want to kiss me?” Her breath brushed against his neck,
inches from his ear.
3. “Ignite-the-Flames-of-My-Desire Bananas Foster.”
4. “I suppose you can see it that way.” He focused on the creamy
dessert “But you can have love without sex, and sex without love. Either way
can be fulfilling.”
5. “You just have to be willing to take a risk.” She took extra care
licking the ice cream off her spoon.
6. “Not at the moment.” He winked. “But with the right person and the
right coaxing, I might be willing to sample things I’m not familiar with.”
7. “I only wish to serve and please you.” His voice dripped with sex
as he dropped to his knees in a submissive pose: head bowed with his hands
behind his back.
8. “You have the right to remain silent.” She clamped a handcuff
roughly onto a wrist and raised both arms over his head to hook around the
headboard rails then attached the remaining cuff to his free wrist. “Anything
you say can and will be used against you for my pleasure.”
9. “Hunter.” Her breath caressed his ear as she whispered, “I’ve put
the key to the cuffs in a glass of ice. Once the ice melts, you can set
yourself free. If you free yourself within an hour, you can perform any sex act
on me you wish. If you can’t break yourself free, I expect you to perform any
sex act I wish. Until then, you are my prisoner and will do as I say.”
10. “Ah....” She patted his head. “You are a good little prisoner.”
11. “I win.” His deep voice wrapped seductively around her entire
body.
12. “Show me what you can do.” She tapped a finger against her chin.
“Then I’ll decide.”
13. “Beg for it, Steph,” Hunter rasped.
Hunter Mason left behind years of living as a sub to a female Domme in New York. Upon return to his hometown, he questions whether he wants to continue with the "lifestyle" or find something different. Turning to 1 Night Stand, he hopes to sample his options.
A simple one-night stand opens a whole new sensuous world to both.
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
Hawk's Honor #BookReviews
FOUR STARS - This was a fun and unique shifter romance that really took me on a reading ride. From battlefield action and danger, to shamanistic rituals, I was engaged in how Hawk and Andi would find their HEA. These two have communication issues but their chemistry was strong. I'm looking forward to the next book to see how Dawg and Kaiah's journey unfolds ;D - Lisa Bing
FIVE STARS - This is a short read. Only 10 chapters. But I enjoyed it very much. I love the Native American aspect because I normally don't see that much in books. I love the relationship between Hawk and Dawg. But most of all I love the relationship between Hawk and Andi. - Nicole Deanne Veracruz
FIVE STAR - A beautiful native american story with angst. - Tony on Goodreads
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
#NewRelease
Being a hawk shifter on a Marine
Corp Special Ops team is dangerous but falling in love with his commanding
officer could be deadly. Honor bound by the corps, Jamie Hawke would never
touch her. After being wounded, Hawke is told by his shaman to find his mate
before the next tour through Madame Eve’s 1 Night Stand service. When his date
turns out to be no other than Capt. Nelson, he’s torn between love and duty.
Her days as tough
Captain Andrea “Andi” Nelson explosively end and leave her with scars inside
and out. Not able to forget the hawk shifter, she turns to Madame Eve to find
her a similar man to help her heal. When her date turns
out to be nonother than Jamie Hawke, she wonders if she will find her old self
or crash and burn.
Hawke realizes he
might be the only one to heal Andi but if the plan doesn’t succeed, they may
well both end up broken. Hawkes’ spirit animal demands a win over honor, but
they might choose a safer path and give up what could be.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
The Marines of Hawk's Honor
My writing process can be drawn out at times because I like to be somewhat accurate in my fiction. I actually enjoy the research and often meeting new people as well as catching up with old pals. While writing Hawk's Honor I enlisted the help of a few Marine friends.
This book is dedicated to all those who serve in the
US Military with special thanks to Ret. Col. Rick “Whiskey” Warmbold, USMC.
Semper Fi.
Jamie Hawke and 'Dawg' Batiste and their buddies were fun characters to create. I think my fans in uniform will approve.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
The Story Behind Hawk's Honor
I cherished my childhood summers at the family cottage on a lake in Michigan. The neighbor next door, a member of the local Chippewa tribe, would thrill us with the legends and dances of his people. He taught us the importance and spirituality regarding the balance of nature. His stories of people who could shift from human to animal at will inspired me to write my own versions.
After writing
Eagle Dance, a red-tailed hawk appeared in my yard after a storm and spent the
day with me to rest. The large bird sat on the tongue of our snowmobile trailer
studying me with dark eyes, rimmed with gold. Through a mist the creature
shifted into an incredibly sexy Native American man. With a mischievous grin,
he moved in a graceful manner to sit on a fallen log. Jamie Hawke introduced
himself as a Chippewa and a Marine.
He quickly
consumed a plate of chocolate chip cookies and entertained me with adventures
he shared with his best friend in MARSOC. Hawks often have a difficult time
finding the perfect mate and his ends up being his commander. Eventually, he
might have to choose between love and honor. After the enjoyable afternoon, he shifted
and flew towards his next mission. Madame Eve’s 1Night Stand might help him
sort out his feelings. We shall see.
Please enjoy Hawke’s story. I’ve placed a few Easter
Eggs in this story and a few teasers of who gets their story told next. Reach
out to me at maryquast@gmail.com
Friday, February 28, 2025
Hawk's Honor - #NewRelease, #Excerpt
NEW RELEASE!
Being a hawk shifter on a Marine Corp Special Ops team is dangerous but falling in love with his commanding officer is deadly. Honor bound by the corps, Jamie Hawke won’t touch Captain Andrea “Andi” Nelson. Hawke is told by a shaman to find his mate before the next tour through Madame Eve’s 1 Night Stand service. When his date turns out to be none other than Capt. Nelson, it’s love or duty.
As they lay in silence, tension thickened the air. With the cat out of the bag, there would be nothing technical stopping them from getting involved romantically. Maybe she misread the various ques from him, misunderstood the longing glances she would catch from him when they were in the desert. But then again, Madame Eve did match them. If he only considered her a friend, she would let go of the desire to be with him.
“Not my commanding officer.” His voice barely over a
whisper as he spoke to himself with his eyes closed. “Out of the Corps.”
“I need to be honest with you, Jamie.” Gathering her
courage, she needed to be fully honest with him. “I’ve been attracted to you
for a long time. During our tours, I found myself caring for you in a way that
went against code. At one point, I seriously considered asking for a
reassignment. Now that I’m out of the Corps, I approached Madame Eve to see if
we might be a match.”
She heard a sharp intake of breath next to her.
Perhaps she said too much, and he didn’t see her as anything other than his
commanding officer. She longed for his arms to wrap around her, even for a
short time. Her life flipped upside down with her injury and her confidence
took a hit. His silence fed her insecurities. A flush of embarrassment traveled
up her chest and neck. Unshed tears burned her eyes. Hawke remained so quiet,
she wondered if he was freaking out or if he fell asleep. She rolled to her side
to check on him. He lay on his back with the heels of his hands pushing into
his eyes. His lips formed a taut line.
“I’m being too pushy.” She groaned in apprehension and
pushed to a kneeling position. “I shouldn’t have said anything. I’m sorry if I
made things weird. I’ve obviously made a mistake by admitting my crush on you.
Look, maybe I’ll…”
“No.” With lightning speed, he grabbed her wrist to
stop her from rising. “No mistake and don’t even think about leaving.”
Static electricity vibrated where their skin touched.
His thumb caressed the inside of her wrist, sending a calming sensation
throughout her entire body. He flipped to his side and lifted onto his forearm.
He took a deep breath and released a sigh. Her eyes met his. Slivers of gold
sprayed like fireworks in the dark orbs.
“I need to be honest with you.” He spoke with
conviction as his eyes bore into hers. “I lied.”
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
One night, one chance, one love
One night can change everything. Dive into a world of sexy romance where intriguing characters discover how a fleeting moment can lead to a forever love in the most realistic of settings.
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