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  Summary: When reporter Stacia Howell follows a hot tip to Vegas, she doesn’t expect to end up running for her life—or to be scooped out of harm’s way by a towering mass of muscle with an icy attitude and a penetrating gaze. Walker runs on two speeds: Intense and Highly Intense. His plane is emblazoned with the name of the mysterious organization she’s been investigating—Platinum. And a single touch makes her body buzz with the raw desire to lay herself bare before him. Walker knows Stacia’s game. Hell, he invented the game. She’s oblivious to the danger she’s in. Yet she makes him want to leave his imprint on her skin, and wring sounds of passion from her lips. One night of warm leather and straining chains, and he realizes she is his and his alone. But when he’s backed to the edge of a cliff, the only way to keep her safe could be to let her go. Forever. Title:   Platinum Series:   N/A Book #:  N/A Author:   Sandra Bunino Approximate Book Length...

Summary: When the mother of all snowstorms strands journalist Charli Tierney in the Chicago airport, her boss gives her a fluff assignment to kill time–investigate the Meet-And-Go dot com social network for airport travelers. Imagine her surprise when her connection is also one of her brother’s old friends…and the boy she crushed on for years as a teen. Cal Wheaton is no less shocked. Of all the fish in the sea, or lonely travelers in Terminal B, his O’Hare Meet-And-Go connection is Charli. The snarky little sister he fondly remembers has grown into a very desirable woman. And this time there’s no protective big brother around to keep him in line. Reconnected, the embers of Charli and Cal’s decade-old attraction are quickly fanned into a night of hot passion. But when a ghost from Cal’s past drives a wedge between them, will the layover lovers realize in time that blame and guilt are baggage best left behind? Title:   Second Chance Layover Series:   N/A Book #:...

Summary: Everything she knew to be true fell apart. Then fell apart again… Michelle Willis is running from her past. What better place to hide than in the anonymity of New York City. Finding refuge in a tiny SoHo art gallery, she rebuilds her life one painting at a time. A wrong turn sends Hunter McAvery on a crash course with disaster. He fights his own demons by following his big brother’s lead—drinking and bed-hopping his way through Manhattan. A glance at Michelle’s self-portrait triggers emotions Hunter can’t tamp down. Driven to meet the artist, he discovers a fiery chemistry as their lives collide. But when their pasts threaten to tear them apart, can their love survive? Title:   Colors of Us Series:   McAvery Brothers Book #:  1 Author:   Sandra Bunino Approximate Book Length:   186 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: This story was a little on the slow side, but that does mean that t...

Thanks to Bewitching Book Tours for hosting this blog tour. I have Sandra Bunino, author of Colors of Us , here today. Please give her a warm welcome! ***************************** Welcome Sandra! Glad to have you here :-) Hi Buffy! *waves* I’m so excited to chat with you about my new release, Colors of Us, today. The settings of my stories are almost like a secondary character to me. They set the tone, ground the reader and make the story real. I need to know where my characters are before I can write them so I’ll usually research the setting first and let the story evolve from there. The setting of my new series, McAvery Brothers, is the SoHo section of New York City. The name “SoHo” refers to the streets “South of Houston Street” (for non-NYers: Houston is pronounced HOUSE-ton not Houston as in Texas). SoHo is one of my favorite spots in NYC. It’s adjacent to Greenwich Village, where I spent many fun nights, and is filled with artist lofts, galleries, shops a...

Summary: Strength. Power. Experience. No obstacle is too great when an alpha male decides what he wants, and these dominating men are so sexy and irresistible, no woman would dare think of anything but submission. Billionaires, Doms, and mobsters alike aggressively go after the women they want, and they will stop at nothing to fully possess them and make them beg for more. Come and find out how good it feels to be HIS. Title:   His Series:   N/A Book #:  N/A Author:   Sandra Bunino, Stacey Espino, Doris O’Connor, Shyla Colt, Lila Shaw, London Saint James, Katalyn Sage, Nikki Prince, Eve Meridian, Persephone Jones, Giselle Renarde, Jeremy Hosack Approximate Book Length:   311 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: This is one anthology that I can say I loved every bit of. All the stories were very enjoyable and left me wanting more! I can’t pick out one favorite and I’m certainly going to be invest...

Summary: Shoshanna Evers, Kelly Jamieson, Karen Stivali, Karen Booth, and forty other authors share their office-supply-inspired fantasies in Felt Tips, an eclectic anthology of erotic literature. This collection is edited by bestselling author Tiffany Reisz, who contributes “Teacher’s Pet,” a brand-new Original Sinners short story. All proceeds from the sale of Felt Tips will be donated to an organization that helps struggling schools supply their classrooms. Title:   Felt Tips Series:   N/A Book #:  N/A Author:   Sandra Bunino et al. Approximate Book Length:   346 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Explicit Thoughts: There are so many stories in this anthology that I couldn’t possibly touch on all of them. I got it because it had a contribution from Sandra Bunino, and I love her work. As with any anthology, especially of this size, there will be some stories that you’ll love, that you’ll like alright, and some t...

Summary: Never underestimate the power of the little black dress... Paris—the romance and fashion capital of the world. So what the hell makes Jamie Scotts, an IT geek from New York, think the city of lights holds the answers? Driven by need for change, she lies to her boss about her fluency in French and becomes the company’s first international sales person. Fluent? She can barely ask for directions to the ladies’ room. Jamie’s a duck out of water with her low maintenance style and New York accent. Her unsuccessful sales pitch almost sends her home, until she meets the epitome of elegance—Giselle Bianchi. An unlikely relationship blossoms as the dress designer takes Jamie under her wing. Giselle’s guidance not only reveals Jamie’s missing je ne sais quoi, but also unlocks repressed passion with the help of a little black dress. Title:   Little Black Dress Series:   Romance on the Go Book #:  N/A Author:   Scarlet Chastain Approximate Book Length: ...

***This book was originally reviewed for My Secret Romance .*** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ***These books have been combined into one called Marooned with the Millionaire since these reviews were written.*** Summary: A nasty storm knocking out the power strands to strangers in a hotel. Stephanie decides to take advantage of it thinking that a hot one night stand is what she needs to get a clean break from her past. However, after they part, Jason and their night together haunt her thoughts. Maybe they could try getting another taste… Thoughts: We start off with both parties at a hotel, where they promptly get stuck on an elevator when the power goes out. This gets them introduced and we play voyeur as they spend a single night together. That one night leaves a lasting impression on them both, but Jason and Stephanie certainly have a few obstacles to overcome if they want to explore the passion they’ve shared and experience more out of a relationship than what th...

Summary: She’s forty and vanilla…he’s twenty-eight and…not. Score one for Kate Angel. She’s just signed the hottest erotica author to her start up publishing house, Angel Books, but she needs a crash course in kink to appease her demanding client. Creating a Domsublife.com profile seems like an innocent way to do her homework and satisfy her curiosity. Mason Myers has lived a lifetime in his twenty-eight years. The product of an Irish orphanage, he grew up fast to overcome his lonely, humble beginnings to become the successful businessman he is today. He's also an experienced Dom at the Satin Rose Experience, an elite BDSM club in New York City. A mutual appreciation for modern art establishes their online connection. Mason convinces Kate to meet him at the Guggenheim museum’s erotica exhibit where she reveals her fascination in the art of rope bondage, known as Shibari. Introducing her to the ancient art within the safety of the club, Mason helps Kate surrender her deep-se...

Scarlet Chastain has just released her debut story Bella Key , and she's here today talking about being a F/F erotic romance author. Welcome!! ***************************** Thank you for having me on Buffy’s Ramblings, BK! Now that my debut f/f erotic romance is published, one of the most asked question I receive is why f/f? The female/female dynamic intrigues me. Let’s face it, women are complex creatures! Men are at an extreme disadvantage at knowing which buttons to push. Women on the other hand, don’t need a manual. They know what their female partners want because they want the same thing. I love writing emotions into my love scenes. The emotional level is kicked up to overdrive when both players are women because we need an emotional connection to feel aroused. Bella Key is a story of one woman quest for happiness that happens to end in the arms of another woman. It’s a love story first, a lesbian story second. Maddie and Sunny’s sexy story released May 3rd...

Summary: Maddie Jacobs must be crazy. At least that’s what her mother thinks. Professionally, she’s confident and secure; personally, she’s a hot mess. Not even a marriage proposal from a man who adores her can quell her search for something more. In need of an escape, Maddie flees to Key West’s most southern island, Bella Key, to rest and recharge at Casa Bonita. She almost gives up on the weekend retreat when the Bed & Breakfast is closed for repairs until Sunny Rojas, the inn owner, extends an offer of friendship, sweet tea and a room. Still reeling from a breakup with her longtime partner, Sunny is thankful for the diversion from her own broken heart. The arrival of a fierce storm forces the women’s emotional journey to a head and leads them into each other’s arms. But can Maddie throw her hangups to the wind and go with her heart? The magic of Bella Key teaches her that passion cannot be placed neatly into boxes labeled right and wrong, because love knows no boundaries....

Recap: Toni has lived her life in the shadow of her mob boss father and his associates, but meeting Brax changes all that by making her feel alive and free, until they were brutally torn apart. Brax survived the wrath of the mob, but not without scars both physical and emotional. He’s vowed never to let a woman get under his skin again, but what happens when their paths cross once again at The Satin Rose Experience? Title:   The Submission of a Mafia Princess Series:   Satin Rose Experience (SRE) Book #:  3 Author:   Sandra Bunino Approximate Book Length:   30 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: Who doesn’t love a reunion plot line? Brax and Toni were both very compelling and their story is sad, but oh so heartwarming. There are a few predictable twists, but also some surprises providing that much more enjoyment from the storyline. I adored Jackson’s cameo (from book 2) in this one and how Ash...

Here today to talk about love scenes and share a bit about her upcoming work is the lovely Sandra Bunino! She's a wonderful author and I am very much looking forward to her free serial! Happy reading :D ***************************** Hi BK! Thanks for having me to your virtual home again. *mwah* Love scenes. They make us swoon, squirm and turn to mush inside don’t they? As an erotic writer, I aim for that reaction on a regular basis. So needless to say I’m a huge fan of them! Here’s my pick of the top 5 love scenes of all time: 1. The rowboat and following the make-up kissing in the rain scene from The Notebook (2004) - best chick-flick ever! 2. The subway scene from Risky Business (1983). The background song, In the Air Tonight , really upped the sexy factor. 3. Steamy unlocked car in the storage bay scene from Titanic (1997), the topless sketch scene deserves a mention too. 4. Ghost ’s (1990) famous pottery wheel scene with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. 5....

Recap: A failed relationship and a grueling work schedule have Brooke ready for a little getaway time. What she doesn’t know is that her friend has booked her a suite at the Satin Rose Experience, an exclusive BDSM club. Meeting Ty and Jackson has her interested in exploring what the club is all about, but Ty has even more in mind for Brooke beyond the fantasy that he and Jackson fulfill for her. Title:   Brooke's Wish Series:   Satin Rose Experience (SRE) Book #:  2 Author:   Sandra Bunino Approximate Book Length:   32 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: There are many layers to the enjoyment of this book. There’s humor, there’s heat, there’s comfortable companionship, cameo appearances from past characters, and there’s hints of what to look forward to. It works as a standalone read, but I would still recommend reading Mia’s Submission first. Brooke first meets Mia and their initial convers...

In my interwebs travels, I’ve met some great people. Among them is Sandra Bunino. She’s so sweet and incredibly talented! She writes contemporary romance, and she’s currently got four novellas out as well as a story in the anthology Keyboards and Kink that has inspired a brand new series that Sandra’s working on, starting with Mia’s Submission !! In addition to her own amazing work, she’s so supportive of other authors. She’s the one who nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger award (*bashful* TY again btw) and she’s always helping promote others in the many groups she’s a member of. I’m really excited to share more about her in the interview below. She’s also super generous and has sponsored a giveaway of any one of her ebooks. Keep reading for more info on that! Have you always wanted to be an author? Do you write full time? Hey Buffy! Thanks for having me! Have I always wanted to be an author? Actually…no. I think I wanted to be everything but an author! My first ca...