Saturday, January 10, 2015

My Sexy Saturday #74: New Year's With Cobey and Michael from Artistic Endeavor

Welcome to the blog of Whitley Gray—cops and doctors in hot water. And My Sexy Saturday! Here are seven paragraphs from the book Artistic Endeavor—the new bonus scenes that take place on New Year’s Eve.

Artistic Endeavor—previously available as part of the Campus Cravings anthology—is now available now as a standalone. The book has added bonus scenes. Here’s Michael and Cobey after the strike of midnight…

“Oh my God, Michael.” Cobey turned in a circle, taking in the room. Rich carpet in warm colors, a sitting area with a couch and chairs covered in indigo velvet, and a picture window with a view of the river, sparkling with lights in a spectrum from white to gold to blue. Taking center stage in the room was a king-sized bed. The creamy sheets were turned down, and a foil-covered chocolate sat on each pillow. The whole place smelled of cinnamon and pine.

“Like it?” Michael hugged him from behind.

Cobey turned to face him and wound his arms around Michael’s neck. “I love it. But you shouldn’t have.”

“Anything for you.” Michael’s smile gleamed in the low light. “Champagne?”

There had been champagne downstairs, too. “Maybe just one glass.”

Michael kissed him on the neck and pulled Cobey toward the sofa. The bubbly sat in an ice bucket, uncorked and ready to go—just like in the movies. Michael poured half a flute for each of them and handed one glass to Cobey.

“To us.” Michael’s voice had gotten a bit rough. “May this New Year’s Eve be the first of many.”

“To us.” What else could he say? “You are the best thing to ever happen to me.”

Michael’s blue eyes crinkled. “Ditto.”

Cobey clinked his glass against Michael’s with a musical ching. They locked gazes and each took a sip. The bubbles tickled Cobey’s tongue, but Michael’s frank gaze had tickled lower parts. Sensitive parts. Cobey set his champagne on the table. “I…I’d like to try out the bed now.”
~*~
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Whitley Gray


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Friday, January 9, 2015

Switching Leads and Mia Downing


I was a little nervous to write for the Campus Cravings: Higher Learning series when invited. Though I love writing male/male romance, my characters are usually older than college age, and I had no clue what college aspect to add to make my story unique. I had considered writing about since my son plays. Then I realized I could write about horses and a college riding team, both aspects I know a lot about!

I used to be a riding instructor, and I’ve actually taught for a few colleges. I called a friend who is now an assistant coach for a college in Virginia, and we hashed out scenarios, conflicts. She gave me the inside scoop on the inner workings and drama of a riding team. I remember being so excited when I got off the phone with her, knowing I had the makings for a really special novella.

The last portions of conflict for my heroes were personal and didn’t need much research. Finn is a former alcoholic, and I have a lot of those in my family. John’s mother’s Alzheimer’s was painfully easy to include since I have experience with that disease as well.

I hope blending aspects I know from life and work experience help to make Switching Leads a realistic and satisfying read you’ll enjoy. Thanks for stopping by.

Blurb:

Coach John Graham needs a new assistant coach for Cathia U's equestrian team. The last person he expects to get the job walks into the barn and stops his heart. How is he supposed to focus on the team when his ex-lover—sexy horse trainer Finn Parker—wants back into his life?

Finn has had a hell of a bad year, ending with a horrible riding accident. Instead of looking forward to winter in sunny Florida training horses for the show circuit, he ends up going home to snowy Cathia, NY to heal, physically and emotionally. He'll endure John's frosty reception if it means he'll get what he wants most. He’s used to taking the reins…for love will he switch leads?
 
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Bio:
Mia Downing started creating heroes at age four, but her heroes back then rode ponies to rescue those in need and only kissed her on the cheek. Today, Mia's heroes still rescue those in need, but the price of their toys and the expertise of their seduction leads to a whole lot more. When Mia isn't busy creating new stories for her readers she fills in as an underwear model for a prestigious lingerie company. She also lives in New England with her family, and enjoys horses and knitting.
 

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Release Day!

Artistic Endeavor comes out today as a stand alone--with bonus material!
Today I'll be at J.P. Barnaby's blog. Drop by and register for the Rafflecopter giveaway.

Check out Artistic Endeavor on Amazon.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

The Artistic Endeavor Blog Tour Continues...


The Artistic Endeavor blog tour is at Hearts on Fire Reviews today. Check out the excerpt and the Rafflecopter giveaway!
http://heartsonfirereviews.com/?p=31295
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tomorrow's stop: JP Barnaby!

Monday, January 5, 2015

Here's What's on the Blog Tour Schedule

The blog tour for Artistic Endeavor kicks off today. Here's what's going on this week:
BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE
Week 1: Jan 5th – Joyfully Jay
Jan 6th – Hearts on Fire
Jan 7th – J. P. Barnaby
Jan 8th – MM Good Book Reviews
                Andrew Q. Gordon
Jan 9th – The Novel Approach


There will be more stops over the next month! Prizes galore.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Sneak Peek--the Brand New Bonus Material in Artistic Endeavor

On Wednesday, Artistic Endeavor will release as a standalone. There's a bonus of 3600 words. You may have seen the first part of Cobey and Michael's New Year's Eve, but no one has seen what happens on the other side of Midnight. Here's a taste of Happy New Year!

“Oh my God, Michael.” Cobey turned in a circle, taking in the room. Rich carpet in warm colors, a sitting area with a couch and chairs covered in indigo velvet, and a picture window with a view of the river, sparkling with lights in a spectrum from white to gold to blue. Taking center stage in the room was a king-sized bed. The creamy sheets were turned down, and a foil-covered chocolate sat on each pillow. The whole place smelled of cinnamon and pine.

“Like it?” Michael hugged him from behind.

Cobey turned to face him and wound his arms around Michael’s neck. “I love it. But you shouldn’t have.”

“Anything for you.” Michael’s smile gleamed in the low light. “Champagne?”

There had been champagne downstairs, too. “Maybe just one glass.”

Michael kissed him on the neck and pulled Cobey toward the sofa. The bubbly sat in an ice bucket, uncorked and ready to go—just like in the movies. Michael poured half a flute for each of them and handed one glass to Cobey.

“To us.” Michael’s voice had gotten a bit rough. “May this New Year’s Eve be the first of many.”

“To us.” What else could he say? “You are the best thing to ever happen to me.”

Michael’s blue eyes crinkled. “Ditto.”

Cobey clinked his glass against Michael’s with a musical ching. They locked gazes and each took a sip. The bubbles tickled Cobey’s tongue, but Michael’s frank gaze had tickled lower parts. Sensitive parts. Cobey set his champagne on the table. “I…I’d like to try out the bed now.”
~*~
 
Want to see what happens next? Check out Artistic Endeavor on January 7th. It's available for preorder at Amazon and ARE .