Samhain Publishing
June 2008
Everyone knows forbidden fruit tastes better. Here are four samples fresh off the press! Full Disclosure by Mary Wine reunites a cautios woman and a man who wont settle for less than forever. In Karen Erickson’s Spontaneous, Sophie has no idea why her hot boss wants from her. But shell have a naked good time figuring it out! Leeanne Kenedy’s Bad Moon Rising gives a taste of full-moon madness too hot to handle. And in Samantha Lucas’ One Night on a Balcony, two people try to deny their lust for each other until one hot night that changes everything forever.
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Trang at eCataromance Gives Spontaneous Five Stars!
“Oh yummy, yummy! Karen Erickson will whet your appetite for more with this wonderful story about two opposites who most definitely attract! Sophie is a party girl whose past has forced her to take notice of her behavior. She’s been walking the straight and narrow recently in an effort to change her circumstance but when the opportunity to be spontaneous with Ian presents itself, she’s not too forceful in her objections! Ian is everything a girl loves to see heading her way. He’s friendly, successful and did I mention sexy as all get out?!! But he is a bit uptight until he meets Sophie and has the opportunity to explore his desire for her. These two are combustible! The “relationship” begins as anything but…in fact, Sophie tries to convince herself it’s a one-time thing, but Ian won’t allow that. Yet you’ll have to read Spontaneous to discover how party girl Sophie and sexy, straight-laced Ian work things out. Enjoy!”
Sarah W. at The Romance Studio Gave Spontaneous Four Hearts!
“Lust-driven stories are often some of the best if the author knows how to turn that lust into true affection and love. This is the case in Karen Erickson’s Spontaneous. Both these characters have major doubts about themselves but manage to forget everything when they are together. While I wish Sophie was not so down on herself through much of the book, I’m glad she was wise enough to realize that Ian’s heart is true. Ian has never been with a woman so free and open but he loves letting loose with Sophie. They complement each other nicely, while also having truly sizzling chemistry. Spontaneous is a sweet and natural love story but with plenty of fireworks thrown in to keep the plot hopping.”
Mahaira at JERR Gives Spontaneous Five Stars!
“Sophie is that hardcore adventurous party girl many of us are at some point in our lives. It is just endearing that she is willing to give up her fancy ideas about life and is determined to clean her act. Ian is that wonderful guy every woman needs in her life. He doesn’t turn commitment phobic even though his girlfriend, Nadia just callously dumps him after five years. While spontaneity has always been Sophie’s middle name, Ian is her complete opposite as he carefully plans things. It is refreshing to see two completely opposite people coming together and helping each other’s shortcomings. Lust has a way of driving people together but Ms. Erickson has cleverly managed to change the course of her characters lives by making them feel for each other. The plot focuses on their relationship and the writer has given every bit of care to develop synchronicity within two polar opposites. The storyline travels forward at a good pace and there’s plenty of sexy action to enjoy. Sizzling sex is going to make you cross your legs many times during this short read. Its intensity urges the reader to be spontaneous and do something reckless with a loved one. No secondary characters or sub-plots hamper the flow of the tale; it is just Sophie and Ian with the reader rooting for their happiness every single minute. Life is what we make it and Midsummer Night’s Steam: Spontaneous tells us to keep our eyes open as love can come looking for us at any instant. Go ahead, pick up a copy and catch that heady feeling of falling in love!!”
Tammy at FAR Gives Spontaneous Five Angels!
“Spontaneous is a deliciously sexy tale that will leave you craving more. Sophie and Ian are both enjoyable characters with a tangible chemistry between them that is delightful…Author Karen Erickson has done a terrific job in creating this passionate, fast paced tale that is sure to get the blood flowing!”
Joni at Two Lips Reviews Gives Spontaneous Five Lips!
“WOW! It’s the only word that I can think of to describe this book. Spontaneous is one hot, sexy read about two people from two different lifestyles coming together for some serious, down and dirty lovemaking. Sophie doesn’t think something this good will last, though, but Ian feels she’s just perfect for him. Can he really convince her? You’ll have to read it and find out. I’ve not read anything by Karen Erickson before, but this is one author who didn’t take long to convince me in wanting to read more of her works!”
Excerpt
“Can I ask you a personal question?”
He glanced up, found Sophie watching him with an amused gleam in her blue-green eyes, her full lips pursed.
He shrugged. “Depends on how personal you want to get.” Shit, did that come out sounding sexual? Because he didn’t mean for it to sound sexual.
Okay, maybe he did mean it to just a little bit.
“It’s not too personal, don’t worry. I just wanted to know something.” She leaned across the bar, resting her arms on it. A daring look shone in her eyes. “Have you ever done anything spontaneous?”
Ian sat up straighter. What kind of question was that? Of course he’d never done anything spontaneous. He planned his life down to the letter. He’d worked hard his entire life to get what he had, and barely had time to even think about being spontaneous, let alone actually do anything spontaneous.
Yet another thing to add to the list of what made him feel really, really boring.
“I can be spontaneous.” He knew he sounded defensive, but he didn’t care. “I just never have time.”
She shook her head, a tiny smile curving her sexy lips. “That last sentence says it all. No one makes time to be spontaneous—you just are.” She shifted, her forearms still resting on the counter. He swore she did it on purpose, to give him a better view of her delectable cleavage. He couldn’t help himself, he tipped his head and looked down her shirt and actually saw the white lacy cups of her bra. Fuck.
Her breasts looked plump and full, and he imagined them filling his hands. Pink nipples hard and begging to be touched and sucked. He could almost hear her little gasps and sighs when he put his mouth on her…
“Haven’t you ever done something crazy? Without any thought? Like buy five-hundred-dollar sheets even though you’re broke, or go on an unplanned vacation without any luggage? Or maybe have a hot one-night stand with someone you’re attracted to but know you’ll never see again?” Sophie paused, her eyes meeting his. “Have you ever done anything like that, Ian?”
This was not the kind of conversation he should be having with an employee, even though she wasn’t under him directly. Still, it was completely inappropriate. And he was all about appropriate. “Have you done any of those things?”
She smirked. The sight of it made him want to kiss it right off her face. “Guess which ones. I’ve done two out of the three.”
He needed to walk out of the bar right now. Really. Things were happening that he hadn’t planned. First of all, there was the drinking. He was so unused to consuming alcohol he could feel the buzz coming on. Hell, it was already on. Second, the flirtatious conversation with a woman he’d secretly lusted for since she walked onto the hotel premises and applied for a job. Third, the fact that he was now a single man and contemplating making a play for his lusty sex object. All of this equaled…spontaneous actions. Well, hell.