BOOK INFORMATION
TITLE –
Book #1 – His By Sunrise
Book #2 – Tequila Sunset
SERIES – Sexy Siesta
AUTHOR – Talina Perkins
GENRE – contemporary erotic
romance, military
PUBLICATION DATE –
His by Sunrise, April 2nd, 2014
Tequila Sunset, June 24th, 2014
LENGTH (Pages/# Words) –
His By Sunrise – 15,000 word count
Tequila Sunset – 22,000 word count
PUBLISHER – Indie Published
COVER ARTIST – Bookin’ It
Designs
BOOK SYNOPSIS
His By Sunrise, Book #1
Forbidden Love Has Never Been So Tempting. . .
Isabella Marie thinks putting Blake in her rearview mirror will save
them both from certain heartache. But when the sudden death of Blake’s father
brings the Marine home before she can make her escape, Isabella is forced to
acknowledge leaving Blake isn’t something she’s ready to do.
Honor bound by a promise to keep his hands off his best friend’s
sister, Captain Blake Mitchell can look but never touch the only woman that
lights his world on fire. Blake’s desires burn hotter than ever, but will he be
able to throw away his late best friend’s trust to capture Isabella’s heart? If
this mission fails, he’ll be stripped of the only woman he can ever love.
Tequila Sunset, Book #2
What happens in Cabos stays in Cabos…
Lieutenant Gabriel Daniels is through waiting. Celebrating the wedding
of his best friend, he’s determined to win the heart of one stubborn sexy
Latina. He’s ready to throw down until she sees things his way. But when danger
arises and threatens to take her away from him, he’ll stop at nothing to secure
her safety first. Even if it means going toe to toe with a Mexican drug lord to
prove the power of his love.
No one understands heartache like Esmeralda Vega. Losing her father to
war and her mother to alcoholism, Esmeralda doesn’t believe in opening her
heart to love. Left alone to raise her sister and carry on the family business,
Esmeralda is faced with losing
everything if she doesn’t find an investor, and soon. When opportunity knocks,
she answers, unwittingly opening negotiations with a wanted drug lord. A night
of drinks and celebrating quickly turns deadly, forcing her to accept more than
she bargained for.
Can Gabriel rescue Esmeralda from the clutches of evil and convince her
a US Marine is just right for her in only one night?
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HIS BY
SUNRISE EXCERPT FOR ADULTS:
Strong
arms slowly embraced her from behind. She tried to pull away, but if she wanted
to be honest with herself—it just felt right. This moment. This man. His light
aftershave enveloped her like a balm to her wounds. She leaned back and let out
a sigh. Just make the ache go away.
“Do
you remember what I said to you the day we first met?” His words played in the
hair against her neck while he settled his hand on her stomach. Chills tickled
down the length of her spine in anticipation of the pleasure his tone promised.
She
nodded. “That when you close your eyes at night all you’ll see are my emerald
eyes looking at you.” Her voice cracked on the last note. He ran his fingers up
and down her arms while the one on her stomach pulled her snug against him.
His
touch was light, but the fire from the simple contact infused her skin and set
her libido ablaze. Her heart softened a fraction more for the man and the power
his touch held over her.
As
she spoke, he gently turned her around to face him. “And I meant it,
sweetheart. Doesn’t matter if you decide to walk out that door. I’ll never
forget the way you look at me. The way you have touched my soul. We might come
at this from different angles, but there’s no denying what we feel for each
other. Not any longer.”
“Seems
love should be easier than this, don’t you think?
“Nothing
is ever easy, love. I let your brother down once. Before tonight, I saw the
promise I made as my penance.” He pulled her closer. “All that changed today
when I thought I’d lose you forever. This,” he squeezed her just a little
harder, “is all about you and me now.”
She liked that.
She
turned. A wicked grin tilted his lips. She loved to see him smile. Especially
this night. It had been so long since even the faintest hint of a smile had lit
his eyes as it did now. Which brought everything back to center stage. What
now?
Her
head screamed at her to step back across the threshold and run like hell. Her
heart pushed her deeper into the warmth his words and arms offered.
“Bella,
look at me.” The lazy heat in his voice called to her. She licked her parched
lips that burned with questions, yet she was so desperate for his lips to
caress hers instead.
Their
gazes connected, and she had all the answers she needed. He lowered his head
slowly, but she wanted more. Faster. Harder.
Isabella
threw her arms around him and leaped into his arms, wrapping her legs around
his waist in one smooth motion. His hands landed firmly on her ass, pulling her
closer. In a single stride he pinned her flush against the wall. Pictures
clattered to the floor with only a small rug to break the fall.
She
broke their kiss and received a deep growl and a nip to her lip. She slid her
tongue along the tender flesh and watched in awe as his gaze followed her every
move. Like he couldn’t get enough of her. Her heart beat against her ribcage,
threatening to burst with the love that filled her.
“Take
me, Blake. Not for just a night, but for now, and as long as you’ll love me.
I’ll take it.” She felt vulnerable, unsure what to do now that she’d set it all
out there. So she let her body react for her.
“Baby,
this isn’t a one night kinda thing.” His hands worked around her waist as he
lowered her feet to the floor. “I am still waiting on an answer.”
Solid
muscle slid between her legs, opening her up to his touch. Electricity shot
through her on contact. Her clit responded first with a pulse of heat that
stole her breath away then gave way to delicious shocks that rocked her from
head to toe.
“Do
you want to come for me, Isabella?”
***END OF EXCERPT***
TEQUILA
SUNSET EXCERPT FOR ADULTS:
Ema eased out of Gabriel’s arms to face him. That same seductive tone
she was powerless to resist washed over her like rich, dark chocolate, leaving
her heart thundering. Hot liquid pooled in the crotch of her panties. “Like
this?” She slid the buttons of her top out of their hold again and slipped the
material first off one shoulder then the next before losing the material
altogether.
She cupped her breasts, letting her nipples slip between her fingers. A
groan rattled deep within Gabe’s throat, giving her the courage to continue.
“Let me see them.” He moved into her space to peel her hands away. If
he kept looking at her with such fervor, she’d be lost.
“God, I’ve missed you. I’ve dreamed about having you again. Just like
this.”
“You’ve dreamed of me, Gabriel?” His gaze simmered with a deeper
passion than she’d seen before. From his kneeling position looking up at her,
Ema saw the full force of the fire set deep in his eyes. The blaze burned
hotter with each encounter, pulling her closer to the warmth he offered.
“You know I have, precious. The proof is right here.” He guided her
hand to stroke the ridge of his cock through his pants. Impressive in every
way.
With his forefingers and thumb, Gabe pinched both her nipples, forcing
a moan from her. “I’m going to suck those delicate berries into my mouth and
make you come for me. First, I want to see the rest of you.”
He skimmed his fingers along her sensitive sides then worked his way
toward the front clasp of her skirt. Shudders of anticipation raked through
her. With the slightest touch, he had her wanting more than she could ever
have. A family. A man to love her body and soul. She had to stop, pull back on
her runaway emotions constantly edging her closer to him.
In a flick, he released the final barrier. “Baby, I need you. We’re
both in danger of me combusting right now if I don’t get you wrapped around my
length soon.”
Dios, he was going to be the
death of her. She shouldn’t be here, but he looked at her with such intensity,
as if she was his soul reason for breathing, and there was no way she could
resist his allure much longer.
What they had went much deeper than just lust and want. For both of
them. And it scared her to the core.
***END OF EXCERPT***
CAT'S REVIEW
HIS BY SUNRISE
The story of Blake and Isabella - he was her brother's best friend and she the "forbidden" sister. When he realizes she was leaving and she'd be gone from his life, he panicked but came up with a plan to make her "His by Sunrise!". I loved Blake - big, tough Marine but really just a teddy bear needing some serious snuggling! Isabella was hot and cold for me - she loved him but felt the need to be in control which I thought took away from her sweetness a bit. I did like that they knew each other for some time, not just a one day, instantly in love type of romance. This was a short story so it's a super quick read. I would have liked it a bit longer to get to know the characters more and learn more about their bond instead of just reading about their lovemaking. Overall is was a quick and easy read - great for sitting on the beach enjoying the sunrise! ✔✔✔.5
TEQUILA SUNSET
This is the story of Gabriel and Esmeralda (Ema). They are a "Friends with Benefits" type of couple but Gabe wants more. Ema's afraid to give her heart away. Gabe is terrific - he's sweet but determined to get his way. I enjoyed this story quite a bit. It was more about the development of their relationship as it moved to the next level then it was about sex (not that there wasn't some steamy scenes in this one). I really enjoy when the Hero used terms of endearments like "Baby" and "Sweetheart" and "Precious" and this (and His By Sunrise) are filled with them. The element of suspense and danger helped make this story even greater - nothing like the Hero fearing for the love of his life. I hope Ms. Perkins is planning on a third story of the series - they are quick, light and fun reads. ✔✔✔✔
AUTHOR BIO
Talina writes across multiple genres that include erotic romance, spicy
military romance, and paranormal romance. Within her worlds you'll find steamy
fast paced plots with unique characters filled with passion and grit. From
sheriffs to military men to shape shifters and vampires, there is no hot
blooded hero she doesn't love to write-and read-about.
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