Another Great Review For Sinful Rewards 2
Brit Nanny Reads shares…
“So this book leaves you craving for more! so much more! But I do give Sinful Rewards 2 a 10 out of 10 and prayers to the publishing gods that Sinful Rewards 3 is out soon…”
Read the full review here
http://britnannyreads.wordpress.com/2014/08/11/sinful-rewards-2-by-cynthia-sax-review-and-blog-tour/
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Belinda “Bee” Carter isn’t quite sure what she’s gotten herself into. She’s been receiving mysterious messages from a secret admirer who is sending her more and more erotic dares. Each time she fulfills his desires, she gets rewarded. She’s convinced that her mystery texter is one of two super-hot men—Nicolas, the handsome billionaire, or Hawke, the sexy biker—but she can’t tell which one it is. And she’s coming to realize that beneath her peaches-and-cream exterior beats a heart that longs to play out all of her most secret fantasies.
As the stakes are raised again, will Bee succumb to the sensual allure of this latest dare?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-Billionaires-Bikers-Novella-ebook/dp/B00I7V89HA
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-2-cynthia-sax/1119919836
Google: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=9780062354129
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Shark Week At The Shedd
Sinful Rewards is set in Chicago, a city I absolutely love. One of the fun things about this story are the references to the local attractions and buildings.
When I wrote Sinful Rewards 2, I had NO idea when the story would be releasing. It could have released in May, December, April. I didn’t know.
So I was THRILLED when I found out it would be releasing tomorrow, right in the middle of shark week at the Shedd (Chicago’s aquarium and a beloved landmark).
Why? Because this scene in Sinful Rewards refers to this awesome event!
The bus arrives six minutes late. It’s crammed full of people. Painted faces are pressed against the steamed-up windows. I spot dorsal fin hats and giant foam fish, which can mean only one thing—it’s Shark Week at the Shedd.
The driver opens the door, looks at me, glances behind him at the masses of bodies wedged into the space. “You’re small. You might fit.” He flicks his fingers, ushering me onto the vehicle.
John Shedd Aquarium Dome
“Thank you.” I’m average size but I don’t argue. I pay my fare and slide between a broad woman proudly wearing an I Heart Hammerheads T-shirt and a bearded man in a suit. My hand sticks out of the suffocating human sandwich, my purse hanging over the fare box.
The bus jerks forward. I slam against the corporate lumberjack, my breasts smacking against his chest. “Sorry.” I widen my stance, better bracing myself, embarrassed by the contact.
He grunts, his response swallowed by his beard. Moisture beads on his forehead. His suit jacket smells like wet wool.
I stare at his lapels, trying to act as though I’m not pressed against him, as though I’m not sharing an intimate embrace with a stranger, our thighs, hips, chests touching. The floor vibrates under my shoes. I don’t know how fast we are moving, as I can’t see outside, my view blocked by bodies, my fellow passengers much taller than I am.
John Shedd Aquarium From The Front
A lady grumbles loudly about great whites giving other sharks a bad name. “Everyone knows the great white is the only shark worth talking about,” a man snaps.
Passengers gasp, their reactions encouraging the combatants. The verbally dueling duo exchange increasingly shrill insults, drawing oohs and aahs from the shark-savvy crowd. I wince, my eardrums ringing. Shark fans make Black Friday shoppers appear civilized, and these adversaries are locked in a to-the-death standoff, their hostility spiraling my anxiety skyward.
The man finally calls her a seal lover, the ultimate insult. The woman shrieks. Foam slaps against foam. Bodies sway. The bus stops, and everyone groans.
“Is this an incident?” the driver asks. “Do I have to notify dispatch?”
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Belinda “Bee” Carter isn’t quite sure what she’s gotten herself into. She’s been receiving mysterious messages from a secret admirer who is sending her more and more erotic dares. Each time she fulfills his desires, she gets rewarded. She’s convinced that her mystery texter is one of two super-hot men—Nicolas, the handsome billionaire, or Hawke, the sexy biker—but she can’t tell which one it is. And she’s coming to realize that beneath her peaches-and-cream exterior beats a heart that longs to play out all of her most secret fantasies.
As the stakes are raised again, will Bee succumb to the sensual allure of this latest dare?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-Billionaires-Bikers-Novella-ebook/dp/B00I7V89HA
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First Review For Sinful Rewards 2
Woot!!! We received our first review for Sinful Rewards 2.
Monique at Fresh Fiction shares…
“Ms. Sax knows her way around novellas and short stories better than anyone else, and this series promises to exceed my expectations, which were very high to begin with. Cynthia Sax raises the bar very high with SINFUL REWARDS 2!”
Read the full review here
http://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=45548
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Belinda “Bee” Carter isn’t quite sure what she’s gotten herself into. She’s been receiving mysterious messages from a secret admirer who is sending her more and more erotic dares. Each time she fulfills his desires, she gets rewarded. She’s convinced that her mystery texter is one of two super-hot men—Nicolas, the handsome billionaire, or Hawke, the sexy biker—but she can’t tell which one it is. And she’s coming to realize that beneath her peaches-and-cream exterior beats a heart that longs to play out all of her most secret fantasies.
As the stakes are raised again, will Bee succumb to the sensual allure of this latest dare?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-Billionaires-Bikers-Novella-ebook/dp/B00I7V89HA
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-2-cynthia-sax/1119919836
Google: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=9780062354129
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/sinful-rewards-2/id814153762
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Interview With Heather Kirchhoff
I sat down (virtually) with Heather Kirchhoff for a short interview. Heather Kirchhoff’s latest release is Daybreak, an paranormal.
Cynthia Sax: What excites you about Daybreak?
Heather Kirchhoff: Everything. I just love sitting down to write the story because even I don’t always know what’s going to happen. That thrills me.
Cynthia Sax: How does Daybreak start?
Heather Kirchhoff: Daybreak starts at Meagan learning more useful magic. I did this because of how Dusk ended (not going to reveal anything) but she needs to learn more then what Meagan knows already like potions. It also has her thinking of someone she truly cares about but has to pretend she doesn’t for the sake of her secret. It’s a lose-lose situation but Meagan has to learn how to deal with it. I did that because I felt like it was a good place to start and I wanted to jump into her learning more magic.
Cynthia Sax: Where is Daybreak set?
Heather Kirchhoff: I set my Magic series in Santa Monica, California because I’ve wanted to go there for awhile and I thought it’d be the perfect place to hide Meagan away at. I think it’s exciting because it’s a big city and Meagan has never lived in one before; she’s always lived in a village up until she was five then in isolation. I think it’s a different experience for her (much different).
Cynthia Sax: Does a character in Daybreak have a secret?
Heather Kirchhoff:Yes. Meagan (the main character) is the Powerful One. She’s a very powerful witch, the most powerful of her kind, and has to hide away. She’s lived in isolation since she was five (other magic users want to capture her) until now at the age of seventeen, where she was forced to live in a big city. It’s out of her comfort zone but she has no choice.
Cynthia Sax: Is Daybreak a series and will you be writing more stories in this series?
Heather Kirchhoff:Yes. I’m not sure if there will be four or five books but they’re planned out for now. Of course, I always get surprises. The next book will be published December of this year and the other two will be before May 2015.
Thank you, Heather Kirchhoff, for joining us today!
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It’s been several months since Meagan met Justin, with her secret still safely kept. Then Meagan meets Derek, a dark, mysterious boy. As she tries to sort through her emotions, her world is unexpectedly rocked when someone Meagan never suspects to see again comes back. Now she has more then just Justin and Derek to work out and she starts to realize that her life may end up changing for the worst. She now has to fight, battling between the reality and dreams, trying to figure out her next move.
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Cover Love For Sinful Rewards 1
Woot! Romance Lives Forever featured the cover for Sinful Rewards on their blog today!
http://romancelivesforever.blogspot.ca/2014/08/cover-love-sinful-rewards-1-cynthiasax.html
I agree — the cover DOES rock!
That’s Hawke on the cover with his barbed wired tattoo encircling his arm. He often rubs that tattoo. It has special emotional significance to him. All of his tattoos do.
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Belinda “Bee” Carter isn’t quite sure what she’s gotten herself into. She’s been receiving mysterious messages from a secret admirer who is sending her more and more erotic dares. Each time she fulfills his desires, she gets rewarded. She’s convinced that her mystery texter is one of two super-hot men—Nicolas, the handsome billionaire, or Hawke, the sexy biker—but she can’t tell which one it is. And she’s coming to realize that beneath her peaches-and-cream exterior beats a heart that longs to play out all of her most secret fantasies.
As the stakes are raised again, will Bee succumb to the sensual allure of this latest dare?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-Billionaires-Bikers-Novella-ebook/dp/B00I7V89HA
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-2-cynthia-sax/1119919836
Google: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=9780062354129
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/sinful-rewards-2/id814153762
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I Interview Bee From Sinful Rewards
I’m interviewing Bee from Sinful Rewards on Kayden Claremont’s online home today!
I was a little hopped up on Nutella but thankfully Bee could follow my questions. LOL
Here is a snippet…
A tiny woman quietly enters the room. Her brown hair is twisted into a chignon. She’s wearing a plain white blouse, black dress pants and ballerina flats.
Belinda (Bee) Carter: I’m back. (smiles)
Cynthia Sax: I’m glad you could meet with me today. (hugs her)
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Belinda “Bee” Carter isn’t quite sure what she’s gotten herself into. She’s been receiving mysterious messages from a secret admirer who is sending her more and more erotic dares. Each time she fulfills his desires, she gets rewarded. She’s convinced that her mystery texter is one of two super-hot men—Nicolas, the handsome billionaire, or Hawke, the sexy biker—but she can’t tell which one it is. And she’s coming to realize that beneath her peaches-and-cream exterior beats a heart that longs to play out all of her most secret fantasies.
As the stakes are raised again, will Bee succumb to the sensual allure of this latest dare?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-Billionaires-Bikers-Novella-ebook/dp/B00I7V89HA
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-2-cynthia-sax/1119919836
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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/sinful-rewards-2/id814153762
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The Power Of Fantasy
Bee, the heroine of Sinful Rewards, indulges in quite a bit of fantasy in the first story. She thinks about both Nicolas and Hawke, imagining what sex with them would be like, what they might be thinking about or doing while they’re watching her, the possibilities a relationship with either of these two men might have.
As Bee hasn’t yet had sex with either man, her fantasies show us more about her than they show us about Nicolas or Hawke. While, in reality, Bee acts prim and proper, her erotic imaginings are far from prissy. They reveal her wants and needs. In her dreams, she’s wild and confident and always accepted, always wanted. This is her inner self speaking, her view of a ‘perfect’ world.
Part of the fun for me as a writer and a reader is seeing how her reality compares with her fantasies, both in this first story and in the final story. Will her relationship with the man she chooses match her fantasies or will it be different? How is it different? Is her reality better, more than she could imagine?
I also believe that these fantasies allow Bee to slow down her physical relationships. She feels a rush of attraction for both men when she first meets them. Her sexy thoughts allow her to release some of this passion without unraveling her good girl image. She thinks about jumping them but doesn’t take action.
Fantasies played a huge role in my relationship with my destined-to-be hubby. We lived in different cities for almost an entire year when our relationship began. I would replay our first kisses, our first touches again and again, adding my imaginings to these memories. IMHO creative people are never truly lonely. We close our eyes and we’re with loved ones or our favorite romance heroes.
What do your fantasies tell us about you?
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Belinda “Bee” Carter isn’t quite sure what she’s gotten herself into. She’s been receiving mysterious messages from a secret admirer who is sending her more and more erotic dares. Each time she fulfills his desires, she gets rewarded. She’s convinced that her mystery texter is one of two super-hot men—Nicolas, the handsome billionaire, or Hawke, the sexy biker—but she can’t tell which one it is. And she’s coming to realize that beneath her peaches-and-cream exterior beats a heart that longs to play out all of her most secret fantasies.
As the stakes are raised again, will Bee succumb to the sensual allure of this latest dare?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-Billionaires-Bikers-Novella-ebook/dp/B00I7V89HA
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-2-cynthia-sax/1119919836
Google: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=9780062354129
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/sinful-rewards-2/id814153762
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Cover Reveal For Sinful Rewards 3
Sinful Rewards 2 is releasing on Tuesday!
To make the wait a little bit easier, we’ve received the cover for Sinful Rewards 3.
I love this cover!
Bee Carter’s carefully constructed world is tumbling down around her designer knockoff heels. Pleasing others isn’t working for this small-town fashionista. Bee decides to throw caution to the Chicago wind for one night and release her inner bad girl, accepting a sexy challenge from an unknown texter, exploring the backseat of a limousine with gorgeous billionaire Nicolas, and entering a rough, tough biker bar with the mysterious Hawke.
Two hot men, one wicked night. When this good girl goes wild, who will make her erotic dreams come true—the enigmatic billionaire or the tattooed bad boy?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-Billionaires-Bikers-Novella-ebook/dp/B00I7V89JS
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Second Excerpt For Sinful Rewards 2
This post has adult content. If you are under the age of eighteen years old or sensitive to adult language/situations, please do not read this post.
Last week, I shared the first teaser for Sinful Rewards 2.
You can read it here.
http://tasteofcyn.com/2014/07/29/first-excerpt-for-sinful-rewards-2
Today, I’ll share another teaser!
At exactly three minutes after five o’clock, a long black limousine rolls to a stop in front of the building, its tires sending ripples through the puddles. The door opens and a tanned hand reaches out of the vehicle. “Get in,” Nicolas orders.
My billionaire is certainly not a hearts-and-flowers type of guy. My lips twitch as I clasp his fingers. He pulls me into the limo, his grip soft yet firm, demanding my full obedience.
I land with a thud on the seat beside him, my fabric-covered ass smacking against the leather. Our hips and thighs touch, and my cheeks heat. Setting my purse in my lap, I press my knees together, vividly aware that I’m bare under my dress, the prospect of getting caught by Nicolas, by anyone, exciting me.
“You picked me up at work.” I turn my head and my breath hitches. He’s so damn handsome, his black wavy hair smoothed away from his face, his features male-model perfect, his dark brown eyes glittering. His outfit is as monochrome as the day, his suit black, his shirt white with a hint of gray pinstripes, and his tie a deep charcoal.
The deep charcoal matches my dress, I realize, this happy thought lifting my spirits. We look like a couple.
“I didn’t make you wait on a street corner like some two-bit hooker.” Nicolas repeats my words from yesterday, his voice lilting with amusement. “I also introduced myself when I called.”
He listened to me, minimum-wage-earning, stupendously average Belinda Carter. This thrills me, flatters me, improving my mood even more.
“There’s hope for you yet.” I admire the way his suit jacket hugs his long, lean form. Nicolas isn’t a muscular beast like Hawke. He’s suave and sophisticated.
He must be wearing underwear. I wiggle, bumping my hip against his.
“Don’t hold out too much hope for me, Bee.” Nicolas slides his arm around my waist and splays his fingers over my hip, his clasp on me secure, stilling my squirming.
“I’m an asshole to my core.” He grins, not at all apologetic. He knows he’s an asshole, and he doesn’t care. My sexy billionaire rubs sensual circles into my skin with his fingertips, his searching touch causing the flicker of desire inside me to flare.
“So you keep warning me.” I shift beside him, the band of emotion around my chest wrapping tighter and tighter with each exploratory swirl of his fingers. He won’t find the expected ridges of fabric under my dress. He’ll realize I’m not wearing panties.
“You should heed my warnings.” Nicolas’s hand inches forward, toward my mons, and my spine straightens, my passion flowing into alarm. I’m not ready to be touched like this, not by him, not by anyone, not yet. I open my mouth to protest, and his fingers stop moving.
He knows. My breath catches. He’s aware that I’m naked under my dress.
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Belinda “Bee” Carter isn’t quite sure what she’s gotten herself into. She’s been receiving mysterious messages from a secret admirer who is sending her more and more erotic dares. Each time she fulfills his desires, she gets rewarded. She’s convinced that her mystery texter is one of two super-hot men—Nicolas, the handsome billionaire, or Hawke, the sexy biker—but she can’t tell which one it is. And she’s coming to realize that beneath her peaches-and-cream exterior beats a heart that longs to play out all of her most secret fantasies.
As the stakes are raised again, will Bee succumb to the sensual allure of this latest dare?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-Billionaires-Bikers-Novella-ebook/dp/B00I7V89HA
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-2-cynthia-sax/1119919836
Google: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=9780062354129
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/sinful-rewards-2/id814153762
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Clothing, Confidence And Concealment
Clothing is very important in Sinful Rewards. This isn’t merely because Bee, the heroine is a fashionista. It is because clothing symbolizes EVERY character’s internal feelings and personality.
Bee is very careful about what she wears. She wants to fit in and she doesn’t believe that other people will love her for who she is. In Sinful Rewards 1, she studies magazines and TV shows, copying the styles. Unable to afford self worth affirming brand name fashions, she puts together lower cost ensembles. She’s aware that they aren’t quite right and she believes this is one of the reasons she doesn’t belong.
Her clothing is also a way to hide. It’s a barrier between the hurtful world and her true self. She has exhibitionist fantasies but they’re simply that—fantasies. Bee won’t risk exposing herself to others. She doesn’t trust people not to hurt her.
Hawke, on the other hand, allows the entire world to see him. He stands on his balcony, defiantly naked and proud. Some of his secrets are written on his skin, his tattoos and scars telling a story. By shedding his clothes, he’s revealing himself to Bee and to others. He trusts her and the world not to hurt him. But he knows if they do strike at him, he’ll survive.
Nicolas, our well-dressed billionaire, doesn’t even loosen his tie during his first meeting with Bee. He dons the expensive suits other people expect him to wear, wearing them like armor. As with Bee, his clothing is a barrier between him and others. He has secrets, deep, dark secrets, and he doesn’t want anyone to see the true Nicolas.
Lona, the high-class escort, is another impeccably dressed character. She wears designer suits, respectable garments you might not expect a hooker to wear, hinting that she wants to be more than who she currently is. Cyndi, Bee’s best friend, normally wears designer clothes yet trades her expensive dress for a tank top and boxer shorts. No one who truly cares about status would ever do that.
Does your clothing tell others something about you?
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Belinda “Bee” Carter isn’t quite sure what she’s gotten herself into. She’s been receiving mysterious messages from a secret admirer who is sending her more and more erotic dares. Each time she fulfills his desires, she gets rewarded. She’s convinced that her mystery texter is one of two super-hot men—Nicolas, the handsome billionaire, or Hawke, the sexy biker—but she can’t tell which one it is. And she’s coming to realize that beneath her peaches-and-cream exterior beats a heart that longs to play out all of her most secret fantasies.
As the stakes are raised again, will Bee succumb to the sensual allure of this latest dare?
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinful-Rewards-Billionaires-Bikers-Novella-ebook/dp/B00I7V89HA
Barnes And Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sinful-rewards-2-cynthia-sax/1119919836
Google: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=9780062354129
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/sinful-rewards-2/id814153762
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