Dante’s Purgatory Series by @SayaraStClair

Hi Louisa,

Thanks so much for having me on your blog today.

I’d like to tell you about my brand new book release. It’s called, The Billionaire Sashimi Enthusiast And His Missing Pregnant Guppy Shape-Shifter Mistresses. It’s a paranormal romance with ménage…oh, what is that even, when you have a whole shoal of lovers? Ménage shoal? Anyway, it’s also been put in the mystery category also, because where the dickens did all those missing mistresses get to?

By the way, I’m kidding! I wrote no such thing. I can almost hear the collective sigh of relief, although…I might jot the idea down just in case. You never know, it could become a “thing.”

Here’s what I’m really working on: The Dante’s Purgatory Series. It’s BDSM, Erotic Romance that’s been described as "intense, poignant and unflinching."

If you like your BDSM with heartache, humor and happily-ever-after’s, then you might like to try this series.

What people are saying about the Dante’s Purgatory Series.

“The love these two people showed for each other was at times passionate and steaming hot. The BDSM and sex scenes were well written. At times the book was sweet and endearing. In the mood for a book that will grip you from the first chapter and keep your attention through the last page? Then this is the book for you.” –The Romance Reviews

“I found this book very well written with a thought-provoking plot. The main and secondary characters were fascinating. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.” –Night Owl Reviews

“I just love this story!! So emotional. It really got to me.” –Silence O’Shea (Author)

“Another Great book by Sayara St. Clair

I just love the way Sayara writes the Dante's Purgatory books. I loved the first book, Hurt Me, Heal Me, and could not wait to get started on this second book in the series.

I downloaded it this morning and just finished it 15 min ago, and it did not disappoint, it dragged me in from the start, and kept me hooked till the very last page.

This book made me both laugh and cry, it's so well written. It also made me wish that Dante's Purgatory was a club in my town hehe.

I can't wait for the next book to come out.” -Amazon reader review

Hurt Me, Heal Me (Dante’s Purgatory, Book 1)

After the death of her Master, Caitlin Bennett discovers years of abuse and sadistic cruelty at his hands have made her a slave to pain. To reach her peak, Cait needs the type of extreme agony few responsible Doms are willing to dole out, especially Doms like Paul Nelson. Willing to offer the love she craves, Paul’s nearly perfect—except for his aversion to the whip.

Paul refuses to hurt Cait, instead attempting to recondition her through patience and trust. But the longer Cait suffers from lack of sexual release, the more she’s convinced her mind and body are irrevocably programmed. And time to convince her otherwise is running out. Waiting in the wings is a newbie Dom who’s determined to have Cait for his own…who’s learning the whip just for her.

Caitlin will soon have to choose—the man who can give her what she wants? Or the man who can give her what she needs?

Yearn For You (Dante’s Purgatory, Book 2)

Dante has been Erica’s savior since she was a child, protecting her from others, wiping her tears, making her feel worthy. Until, as the years passed, she began to feel something new…and a girl’s crush became a young woman’s unyielding passion. Though she ran away to Paris after Dante unknowingly broke her heart, even distance couldn’t quell Erica’s desire. Because she knows Dante well, knows what he’s capable of doing for a woman…and knows her submissive needs match Dante’s deep dominance perfectly.

Dante’s in trouble. For years he’s kept his burning ache for his best friend’s sister firmly in check. But now Erica’s back in the States, more gorgeous than ever. Worse, she wants to learn about BDSM—and she’s determined to have Dante as a teacher. He won’t let her near the club he co-owns with her brother—Chris would kill him—but he’ll “train” her at home. When he’s done, Erica will want nothing to do with the lifestyle. And hopefully her crush on Dante will be diminished…for both their sakes.

But Erica proves to be far more resilient that he’d ever dreamed, and Dante’s plan backfires in spectacular fashion, driving her straight into the clutches of someone far worse than another Dom. Someone dangerous, someone from his past…who’s going to make Erica pay for Dante’s sins.

These books are available now on Amazon.

Hurt Me, Heal Me: http://bit.ly/HMHMebook

Yearn For You: http://bit.ly/YFYebook

And if you’d like to find out about my work in progress (the third book in the series), you’re most welcome to visit my website at the link below. There, you’ll find a sneak peek at Master Me, as well as quotes from the series, and book trailers. NB: The trailers are sexy and possibly not quite safe for work.

Instructions for book trailer viewing.

1.     Cover your computer screen with a blanket

2.     Get under the blanket

3.     Press play

4.     View and enjoy

This is a tried and trusted method and your co-workers will be none the wiser. Because, you know…discreet.

Before I go, I’d like to invite you to visit me at any of the places below. I love connecting with readers.

Take care, everyone. And happy reading.

x Sayara St. Clair

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About The Author

Sayara St. Clair is an erotic romance author who writes intense, emotionally charged tales, featuring dominant alpha males sporting either floggers or fangs.

Sayara has a Science Degree, majoring in Microbiology and Biochemistry. Working in both the fields of Serology and Tissue Banking, she got to do lots of cool and sometimes slightly weird stuff. She was employed as the Manager/ Buyer for Furniture Retail stores, where she had a chance to unleash her inner Interior Decorator. And for a time, she taught English to students in Asia. Now she’s a writer and has discovered it’s her favorite thing to do. She’s also learned that writing sultry romantic fiction is so much more fun than writing dry old scientific journal articles.

When she’s not writing, she may be most commonly found on the sofa reading, in the kitchen baking, or in the garden planting. She loves eighties music and is prone to spontaneous bouts of dancing.

With regards to vampires and chocolate: She bites one on a daily basis and has had a lifelong obsession with the other. And she’s not telling which one’s which.

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Why Re-Release? A New Life …

The first full-length novel I had published was Sex University: Physical Education in 2010. I’d had a few short stories come out in anthology through Ravenous Romance, and had to opportunity to meet Lori Perkins at Downtown Disney in California. Over a glass of something delicious, she leaned over and asked, “What else do you have?”

From there, a dream and friendship was born. Lori was willing to work with an unpublished author, on spec (and she still is). Me? Having the contract gave me that extra PUSH needed to finish the damn book! (I’m sure many relate to the feeling.)

Since then I’ve had more than 30 novels, novellas and short stories published, with 14 publishers. I’ve learned a lot about the business and the craft, and I’ve also helped a number of others achieve their goals.

While my third book The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf: A New Orleans Threesome went on to grant me membership into RWA’s PAN (Published Author Network), Physical Education never lived up to its potential.

It may be because of the original cover, which always seemed to appeal more to men than women (traditional readers of romance), or the market (a BDSM novel a few years before 50 Shades of Grey). The second book All-Girls Academy should have pushed even more sales, and then a hoopla with books featuring underage sex hit and the book was pulled from eRetailers because of the title. Note: Everyone is above age; it’s a F/F title with “girls” in the title.

Although I had planned for a book 3, The Master Class, it never happened. (Until next year!).

When the opportunity came to re-release (including re-editing and adding in new material) to Physical Education, I jumped at the chance, and Lori once again was there, believing in this novel.

The series started with the all-new short Summer School, and the novella Christian Mingle. Next, stay tuned for Learning Curves (retitled) and finally The Master Class.

Note: The book released last Friday, but with the violence in Paris and other parts of the world, I’ve held back on doing a lot of marketing. Tomorrow comes another new release, Winter Solstice Ménage, so it’s time to put it out there.

Here’s to second chances!

Physical Education

Tired of sexual norms and wanting to expand her pleasure, Amanda “Mandi” Wilkinson enrolls in summer school at San Francisco Sex University, an exclusive sex school located in the heart of San Francisco. What Mandi doesn’t realize is that not all the mysterious drop-outs are simply flunking sex-ed.

Reed McAllister came to Sex U. for reasons all his own. Undercover, he’s searching for a woman, the right woman, and so far he doesn’t have any leads. Reed never saw himself working at a place such as SFSU, let alone instructing, but he had to admit it – the job did come with its perks.

When Mandi turns up on the missing list, will Reed be able to save her and give her the lessons she so desires?  

Available now via Amazon, ARe, Smashwords and soon at other eRetailers.

Christian Mingle

Sometimes you need to experience what’s wrong in order to find out what’s right.

As scandal after scandal piles up and her husband’s caught cheating, Jody Druger hides at the last place the non-reality TV shows expect: Sex U.

While fighting through her bedroom inhibitions, Jody forges plans for an independent future, and discovers new pathways toward pleasure.

Available now via Amazon, ARe, Riverdale Avenue Books, Smashwords and soon at other eRetailers.

Summer School – Series Starter

A Short Story from Sex University

Ms. Lucy dreams of starting a sex school in San Francisco, the City of Love.  After interviewing some promising candidates, including Antoinella De Luca, an artist who integrates her tools into playtime, and twin blond surfer hotties, Blaine and Wayne, Lucy launches a soft opening, Summer School.

One of the first students to join, Willow, comes seeking to explore new experiences. When paired with Ted, who she feels is way out of her league, it’s a game of give or give.

Lucy likes it when the shy ones pair up with those with more confidence. And so do we!

Available via Amazon, ARe, Riverdale Avenue Books and other eRetailers.

Until next time,

Louisa Bacio

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Naughty Prof – 69 Tales of Submission

For the Love of a Good Book hop is one post below!

I love a good challenge. Rachel Kramer Bussel set the parameters: a kinky tale of submission in under 1,200 words. When you’re writing that short, every word matters!

Let me throw out the caveat, “Naughty Prof” isn’t written from personal experience. As a college professor, I figured I better get that cleared up. When brainstorming the topic, though, there’s that reversal of control. While the teacher rules the classroom, what happens when the student (or in this case, a former student) takes over?

“Naughty Prof” opens with: You say I’ve been a “bad girl” and ask if I want to be punished. If only you knew how naughty I’ve been.

The Big Book of Submission packs together a wonderful collection of authors. Check out treasures from C. Margery Kempe, Erzabet Bishop, Shenoa Carroll-Bradd, Lucy Felthouse, Salome Wilde, Annabeth Leong and so, so many more! Here’s a link to the full Table of Contents.

The anthology is available at most major retailers, including Amazon, B&N and ARe.

Want more behind-the-scenes of these naughty tales? Check out the other stops on the release tour.

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All the best,

Louisa Bacio

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Teachers are People, Too

As a professor, I find Wendi's blog particularly ironic! Sounds like a fun read.

I want to thank Lousia for having me on the blog. There are so many fantastic authors at Ellora’s Cave, like Louisa, and it’s great to be in such company.

I thought I’d talk about teachers. Drawn Together, my first novella for Ellora’s Cave, revolves around a pair of teachers who really want to get together, but haven’t figure out how. I told one of my dear friends about the plot for Drawn Together and she commented that teachers aren’t hot. I frowned and asked what she meant. I could think of a handful of teachers when I was in school that were considered hot. Heck, I could recall a couple of professors who were easy on the eyes as well.

“Teachers aren’t allowed to be hot. They can be good looking and drool-worthy, but they have to behave.” She met my frown with one of her own. “Duh.”

Okay, she kind of had a point. There are plenty of things a teacher can’t do because it’s against the law. That said, there are a lot of things adults can’t do that are the same things teachers shouldn’t do. I reminded her that my teachers weren’t doing anything illegal. They’re consenting adults who like a little kink. 

Tessa and Graig like it hot—a little spanking, some bondage and domination play. He needs to be in charge and she needs to give over control. Together, they’re a good pair. But there’s that stigma of teachers having to be proper people. Teachers are like everyone else—some are just kinkier than others.  So do Tessa and Graig get a hot time between the sheets? Or does the need for a bit of kink get them into trouble?

Guess you’ll have to read Drawn Together and find out. Thanks once again to Louisa for having me. This was a lot of fun.

Here’s a bit about Drawn Together:

Drawn Together

Wendi Zwaduk

Graig Case wants to teach history and coach baseball. Plain and simple. But nothing in his life has been simple. He’s also got a secret. He loves to watch the sexy woman across the courtyard dance. He’d love for his fantasy girl to be his best friend, but fantasy and reality don’t always mix.

Tessa Martin has given up on love. She’s played second fiddle most of her life. Guys like hanging out with her. But being one of the guys doesn’t keep her warm at night. Still, she indulges in her one treat—dancing naked at night for Graig. No emotions involved means no one gets hurt.

Except when they end up working in the same school, in the same hallway. Then all bets are off.

Inside Scoop: This lucky hero gets to take control when his new girl encourages him to spank her.

A Romantica® contemporary erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave

Novella

M/F, Spanking, Light BDSM

Available here: http://www.ellorascave.com/drawn-together.html

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/ dp/B00HQH99KW/

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And now a Hot EXCERPT:

Artists do it dirty.

He loved the poster on her wall. Such an odd item for the bedroom wall of an adult woman, but then again, he liked it, so maybe he was just as odd. Didn’t really matter. Once the woman caught him watching her, well, the game would be over.

Graig settled back into the easy chair he’d moved into his bedroom. He checked his watch once more. Eleven o’clock. Just about time for her to come into her bedroom.

He shouldn’t watch her. Shouldn’t be turned on by the sway of her hips as she shimmied out of her jeans. But damn. She moved like she knew he was there.

The light flicked on, bathing the room across the courtyard in warmth. Thank God they both lived on the top floor with balconies blocking the view to the apartments below. Any lower and everyone else would be able to see her. Blood pounded in his veins and heat flooded his body. Any moment now. The woman stepped into frame. She unwound the elastic from her hair and tossed her dark tresses over her shoulder. The scent of strawberry floated to him. Her perfume? The scent of her shampoo? Probably his mind playing tricks on him, but he didn’t care. He licked his lips. Just to grab hold of the silky locks and bury his face in them.

She looked so damn familiar, but he’d never ventured across the courtyard to get a better look. She reminded him of the minx from the school. Tessa didn’t strike him as the type to dance in front of an open window. She came across so stiff and proper, not at all like the vibrant babe he loved to watch. Maybe if she peeled back the layers surrounding her and lived a little. Maybe. God, he wanted her to be Tessa. The resemblance was uncanny.

The woman turned her back to him and rolled her shoulders. Graig rubbed his flattened palm across his torso. His nipples beaded. From his touch or the vision of her? Both worked for him. She rested her hands on her hips, drawing his attention to her ass. A nice, plush bottom, perfect for slapping during sex and sinful when she danced.

He prayed she’d turn on her stereo. Not for the music, although sometimes he caught faint snippets of her selections. He wanted the music to accompany her dance. God, he’d come in his hand just from watching her move to whatever sensual beat she blasted from her stereo.

She snapped her fingers and left the frame of the window. Graig shot forward in his seat. Oh hell no, this wasn’t allowed to be over so soon. His heart raced. “I am too attached to this mystery woman, but damn,” he mumbled and closed his eyes. “I’m not done.”

Graig gripped the arms of the chair, ready to vacate his bedroom. Without her on display, going to bed wasn’t in the cards. He opened his eyes and watched the window.

Tingles shot from his toes to his brain to his cock. She was naked.

“Whoa,” he whispered. Full breasts bounced with her every step. Pink tinged nipples pointed to him. A thin thatch of curls protected her pussy. His lips parted and he gasped for air. For the first time since he’d started watching her, she stared in his direction. Could she see him? She cupped her breasts, giving her nipples a squeeze. Had to be Tessa or her damned twin. Did she have a twin? Not that he knew of. He couldn’t help wanting the fantasy girl to be the woman he craved—to be Tessa.

“Come on, Tessa. Show me everything.”

@Copyright Wendi Zwaduk 2014

And here’s a little bit about me:

I’ve always dreamt of writing the stories in my head. Tall, dark, and handsome heroes are my favorites, as long as he has an independent woman keeping him in line.  I love playing with words and letting the characters run wild.

NASCAR, Ohio farmland, dirt racing, animals and second chance romance all feature prominently in my books.  I also write under the pen name of Megan Slayer. Come join me for this fantastic journey!  

If you like my work, tell your friends and email me. I love hearing from readers!

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