“Ms. Erickson has penned a tale that titillates not just the body but the mind as well; with engaging characters she draws you into her world of misfits while burning out your retinas with some seriously hot sex. Don’t miss this latest offering from a great writer.”

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Thank you SO much Rachel! And since you’re eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Sin City Shifters series, uhhh I guess that means I need to get to work and finish the second novella, stat!

ANGIE!!!!!

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I want to be there! So beautiful…

Hidden is now available for your reading pleasure at Ellora’s Cave.

Book one in the Sin City Shifters series.

As a shadow dancer, Daisy titillates the ever-growing crowds at Swank Hotel’s upscale Seduction Lounge. When Sebastian Collins attempts to steal her away to save his own failing business, she declines. Even in a city of freaks, she stands out. At Swank, surrounded by her own kind, Daisy’s safe.

But that doesn’t stop her from being intrigued by the sexy club owner. With a little help from her bartending witch friend, Daisy transforms long enough to steal several orgasmically delicious hours with Sebastian. Afterward, he’s desperate to see her again — but the real Daisy might be too hot for Sebastian to handle.

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Want to read another excerpt? It’s after the jump…

 “Are you Sebastian?”

The moment had arrived. He recognized her voice from their phone conversation. Turning his head, he found a goddess standing beside him, clad in a slinky black dress that accentuated every delicious curve of her body.

“Daisy?” His voice came out an embarrassing croak and he coughed, trying to cover it.

She nodded toward the chair across from him. He’d moved from the bar to a table when Mo the bartender had told him Daisy would meet with him out here. He thought it would be more intimate.

Right now he was thankful he’d made that decision.

“May I sit down?”

Her voice was husky, sexy, just as he remembered. It rolled over him, filling him with lust, making his cock surge against the fly of his pants, and he wondered what he would do if she whispered hot words into his ear.

A cold sweat broke out across his forehead. He’d probably come in his pants.
“Yes, please sit down,” he said, waving her toward the chair.

She did so, leaving her chair cocked at an angle so he could get a good gander at the long, long legs she’d just crossed, the skirt of her dress slipping up even higher. Smooth, golden skin beckoned for him to touch and he clenched his hands into fists, settling them on top of the table.

If he didn’t clutch his hands he’d reach out and grab her, slide his hands up those smooth-looking thighs, test her soft, soft skin. Not the way to impress on their first meeting.

“Do you want something to drink?”

Daisy shook her head, a teasing gleam in her golden eyes. Such an unusual color, they seemed to glow, see right through him, and he felt momentarily hypnotized.

“Didn’t you want to talk business, Mister Collins?”

“Um, yes.” He cleared his throat again, straightening his tie, trying to look official.

But he didn’t feel very official. No, more like he felt the overwhelming urge to touch her, trail his fingers up her arm, cup those heavy breasts that were straining against the thin fabric of her dress. Maybe even scoot that skirt up a little farther and dip his fingers between her legs, testing just how hot and wet and ready she would be for him.

“Penny for your thoughts,” she murmured, her glossy lips parting invitingly.

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Want to read an excerpt? Check it out after the jump!

“Is he here yet?”

“Gawd, Dais, will you leave it alone? No, he’s not here yet! I’ll tell you the minute he walks in. I’ll call you on your cell phone. Trust me.” Monique shook her head, resting her hands on her hips.

Daisy gestured at her to go back out to the bar. “Well what are you waiting for? You need to quit lollygagging and get back to it! What if he’s out there right now?”

Monique rolled her eyes. “Why don’t you go out there and wait for him since you’re so eager. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you like this about a guy before.”

“He had a really sexy voice.” Daisy nibbled on her fingernail, the butterflies dancing in the pit of her stomach distracting her. She hadn’t been able to think straight since she’d spoken with him and that had been a day ago.

Sebastian had sounded so eager to talk to her, to see her. But was he ready to see her? Would he freak out and run once he caught a glimpse of her flaws?

Daisy shook her head. She couldn’t believe she was even contemplating revealing herself to a complete stranger.

But she was.

“That’s all it was, huh? A sexy voice? That must’ve been some voice.” Monique sighed and pushed herself away from the counter she’d been leaning against. “Okay, I’m headed back out to the bar. What do you want me to tell this guy again?”

“Jeez, Mo, don’t you ever listen? Tell him not to move a muscle. I’d love to talk to him as soon as I’m done with my show. Then come back here and point him out to me so I can check him out.”

“Are you really going to meet with him?”

Daisy tossed the hair away from her face. “Of course not! He’d jump and run at the first glimpse of me. I’m a freak!”

“You are not a freak.” Monique’s voice was soft, her face an expression of sympathy. “You need to stop beating yourself up about it. I know we’re all afraid and that’s why we stay here but seriously, Dais, you’re a total catch. Sweet and cute—and from what I hear, wild in bed.”

“Oh please.” Daisy stuck her tongue out at her friend. Monique’s words were flattering but were those traits really good enough for a regular man despite her differences? She had no clue.

“I’m just stating the truth.”

“Well, you’re lucky—no one can tell you’re a witch.”

Life was so unfair sometimes. Her best friend looked like a goddess and conducted magical spells on a daily basis, and she was a dragon who was a complete eyesore and couldn’t do anything remotely special.

Well, except set things on fire with her breath. That was kind of special.

“I could transform you, you know. Concoct a little spell…” Monique said the words so quietly Daisy wasn’t sure she heard them.

“What? What do you mean?”

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