Today is
Wednesday, and for the first time in a while, I have a Book Hooks
post for your enjoyment. This bit is from my very first novel Raw Silk, now in its fourth edition.
I have a
special giveaway for you, too. You’ll find the details after the
hook!
And at the end of the post, you'll find links to all the other authors who are "hooking" today. I hope you'll visit them and read their posts, too.
Blurb
In
a
foreign
land,
a
woman
discovers
exotic
new
realms
of
the
senses.
When
software engineer Kate O’Neill leaves her lover David to take a job
in Thailand, she becomes sexually involved with two very different
men—a handsome and debauched member of the Thai aristocracy, and
the charismatic proprietor of a sex bar.
Each
touches her in a different way, each teaches her different things
about her body and her heart.
Then
David comes to Bangkok, and Kate realizes that, finally, she must
choose one of the three men who all desire her.
The
Hook
“But
come. Let us make our way down to the quay. I have hired a converted
rice barge to take us upriver. I think that you will find life along
the Chao Phaya quite a contrast to this scene of royal eccentricity.”
The
barge was waiting, a broad wooden craft with a central cabin and open
decks at either end. A convex roof covered the whole length of the
barge, shading the decks. They were met by a handsome youth with a
shy smile, who helped them across the gangplank and onto the forward
deck.
Then
he cast off from the mooring and disappeared to the stern. Kate felt
the barge vibrate as the engine started. Soon they were headed
upstream, moving smoothly through the muddy water.
They
lounged comfortably on the cushioned benches that lined the sides of
the boat. A young woman in traditional dress appeared with
refreshments—ice cold lemon juice and an array of tropical fruit.
Somtow picked up a spear of pineapple, dipped it into a dish of white
and red powder that sat in the middle of the fruit platter, and
offered it to Kate. “This is the typical way that Thais eat fruit,”
he said. “With salt and chili. I know that it may sound odd to you,
but try it.”
She
took a bite. The complex of sweetness, saltiness and spiciness was
quite remarkable. “That’s fantastic. Like nothing I have ever
tasted before. But whatever inspired the Thais to try this in the
first place?”
“Just
our natural creativity,” said Somtow with a grin. “Or perhaps our
craving for new and exciting sensations.” He leaned forward and
kissed her, his taste adding to other flavors mingling on her tongue.
Buy
Links
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& Noble
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Bound
Birthday
Giveaway
As it happens,
today is not only Wednesday – it’s my birthday! So I’m giving
you the presents!
I’ll give
a free copy of my erotic short Singapore Fling
to anyone who asks. Just leave me a comment with your email and
tell me whether you want PDF, Mobi (Kindle) or Epub.
You have to
leave a comment by 11:59 February 1, though!
Huge
Instafreebie Giveaway!
Today (31 January) is the final day of the huge Excessica group giveaway on Instafreebie. There are more than forty books up for grabs, including a copy of my paranormal romance Damned If You Do. To claim your books, just go here:
https://www.instafreebie.com/gg/pM3g5Nzm0rI1RCDvSiXP
Other Blog Hop Links
Check out my fellow authors!
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Check out my fellow authors!
