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Wet and Wild Hop #wetandwild

20 May

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The Wet and Wild Hop is hosted by
Skye Warren. Let the celebrations begin!

 
 
 
 
 
 
Hey peeps,

Welcome to the Wet and Wild Hop! Big thanks go to Skye Warren for hosting.

Now, time for the Wet and Wild portion of this evening’s entertainment…

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Ah. That picture never gets old :D

And now in a segue that makes no sense whatsoever, I’d like to introduce my latest release!
 

Silk & Scandal by Cassandra Dean book 1 in the Silk Series Decadent Publishing

THE SILK SERIES, BOOK 1

Eight years ago…
Thomas Cartwright and Lady Nicola Fitzgibbons were friends. Over the wall separating their homes, Thomas and Nicola talked of all things – his studies to become a barrister, her frustrations with a lady’s limitations.

All things end.
When her diplomat father gains a post in Hong Kong, Nicola must follow. Bored and alone, she falls into scandal. Mired in his studies of the law and aware of the need for circumspection, Thomas feels forced to sever their ties.

But now Lady Nicola is back…and she won’t let him ignore her.

 


GIVEAWAY#!

Comment below with your email address and you’ll go in the running to win!.
One lucky commenter will win any Decadent Publishing ebook in my backlist, as well as a signed SILK & SCANDAL postcard, and a SILK & SCANDAL magnet. International entries are welcome – if Australia Post can reach your country, you can enter!
 

 
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# The small print: Comment before midnight on 26 May 2013 (Australian Central Standard Time) to be entered to win any Decadent Publishing ebook in Cassandra’s backlist, one (1) signed SILK & SCANDAL postcard and one (1) SILK & SCANDAL magnet. Winner will be selected via random.org, with winner’s name posted on this blog within three days of the close of the giveaway. Cassandra will also contact the winner by e-mail; the winner will be required to reply with their postal address so Cassandra can send the prize to them.
Only one entry per ISP address. Entrants must be over 18 years of age. By entering, you agree Cassandra can use your name when announcing the winner if you should win. If potential prize winner forfeits or does not claim the prize, prize will be re-awarded, in Sponsor’s sole discretion. All prizes will be awarded. International entries are welcome. No purchase necessary to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Void where prohibited by law.
 
 
 

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Hump Day Hook #HDH

15 May

Hump Day Hook - Authors showcasing their work on Hump Day!

Welcome to Hump Day Hook, a weekly list of authors showcasing their work around the Internets. A big thanks to the wonderful peeps at Hump Day Hook for making this possible.

This week, another little bit from SILK & SCANDAL, my newest release. It’s available now, peeps!
 
Silk & Scandal The Silk Series Cassandra Dean Decadent TEASE

His smile faded as something began a slow smolder in his eyes. “Nic. Thank you for helping.”

She shivered. “Of course.”

“Nic?” he said.

Barely able to breathe, her gaze drifted to his lips. “Yes?”

“I’m going to kiss you now.”

“Yes.” Her eyes drifted shut.

Slowly, his lips met hers, brushed once, twice.

“Thomas.” She sighed and, as his mouth took hers again, she felt the shape of his smile.

Pleasure rushed through her, sharp and bright. Never had it been like this. All the boys she’d kissed, the men she’d teased, none had made her feel as she did now. Emotion swelled, until it felt her heart was too large for her chest and would encompass all of her, occupy her totally with this feeling for him. For Thomas.

Threading her fingers through the short hair at the base of his neck, she smiled as he placed his lips against her eyelids, her brows. Cupping her face, he placed a string of kisses along her cheek and over her temple before returning his mouth to hers.

Pulling back, he smoothed his thumbs against her cheekbones. “I can’t resist you, Nic.”

“Good.” She placed her hands over his. “I can’t resist you, either.”

 

 

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Sinful Sirens Give away Hop #sinfulsirens

15 May

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The Sinful Sirens Blog Hop is hosted by Under the Covers and Guilty Pleasures. Let the celebrations begin!

 
 
 
 
 
Hey peeps,

Welcome to the Sinful Sirens Blog Hop! Big thanks go to Under the Covers and Guilty Pleasures for hosting.

I do love a good blog hop, especially one that celebrates summer! Unfortunately for me, I’m in Australia where it’s closing in rather fast on winter…in fact, I’m writing this swathed in a blanket and with a steaming cup of tea at hand. Not a very sinful or siren-y image, hey? :) Still, it’s nice to dream of summer, of lazy days next to clear blue waters, cocktail in one hand as the sun beats down upon you. Ah…that sounds lovely!

So, to celebrate those days that seem far away to me right now, a giveaway! See below…but first, a bit about my latest release, SILK & SCANDAL because, hey, why not? ;)

Thanks for participating in the hop, peeps!
 

Silk & Scandal by Cassandra Dean book 1 in the Silk Series Decadent Publishing

THE SILK SERIES, BOOK 1

Eight years ago…
Thomas Cartwright and Lady Nicola Fitzgibbons were friends. Over the wall separating their homes, Thomas and Nicola talked of all things – his studies to become a barrister, her frustrations with a lady’s limitations.

All things end.
When her diplomat father gains a post in Hong Kong, Nicola must follow. Bored and alone, she falls into scandal. Mired in his studies of the law and aware of the need for circumspection, Thomas feels forced to sever their ties.

But now Lady Nicola is back…and she won’t let him ignore her.

 
 
And now, the contest#!
Sign up for my newsletter, leave a comment below with your email address after you’ve done so, and you’ll go in the running to win!

One lucky subscriber will win any Decadent Publishing eBook in my backlist, as well as a signed SILK & SCANDAL postcard, and a SILK & SCANDAL magnet. International entries are welcome – if Australia Post can reach your country, you can enter!
 



 
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# The small print: Comment before midnight on 21 May 2013 (Australian Central Standard Time) to be entered to win any Decadent Publishing eBook in Cassandra’s backlist, one (1) signed SILK & SCANDAL postcard and one (1) SILK & SCANDAL magnet. Winner will be selected via random.org, with winner’s name posted on this blog within three days of the close of the giveaway. Cassandra will also contact the winner by e-mail; the winner will be required to reply with their postal address so Cassandra can send the prize to them.
Only one entry per ISP address. Entrants must be over 18 years of age. By entering, you agree Cassandra can use your name when announcing the winner if you should win. If potential prize winner forfeits or does not claim the prize, prize will be re-awarded, in Sponsor’s sole discretion. All prizes will be awarded. International entries are welcome. No purchase necessary to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Void where prohibited by law.
 
 
 

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Hump Day Hook #HDH

8 May

Hump Day Hook - Authors showcasing their work on Hump Day!

Welcome to Hump Day Hook, a weekly list of authors showcasing their work around the Internets. A big thanks to the wonderful peeps at Hump Day Hook for making this possible.

This week, it’s a special hook! SILK & SCANDAL, book 1 in The Silk Series, is released today! Yay!

So, to celebrate, a hook from my new release, SILK & SCANDAL:
 
Silk & Scandal The Silk Series Cassandra Dean Decadent TEASE

“Why can we not be friends?”

He looked as if he still wished to protest, but then his shoulders slumped. “Do you really not know?”

“Thomas, all I wanted was to be your friend.” Stepping closer to him, she took his hand. “It is all I’ve ever wanted.”

A hush fell. Brows drawn, eyes unfathomable, he stared down at her. Of a sudden, she was intensely aware of her breath, of the way her chest rose and fell and how very close he was.

“You think we are friends.”

Rough, dark, his voice slid along her skin. Mouth abruptly dry, she couldn’t look from him, his eyes dark and burning into her own. She wet her lips.

Something flared in his gaze. He moved closer. So very close. Slowly, gently, his hand cupped her chin and he lowered his mouth to hers.

Stunned, she stood very, very still as his lips brushed hers. She’d been kissed before. Often. But she had never, ever, been kissed by Thomas Cartwright.

Dear God. Thomas was kissing her.
 

 

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SILK & SCANDAL Excerpt #reveal #historical #romance

1 May

Peeps! In a week, SILK & SCANDAL is released! Super exciting fun times wow!

To celebrate, here’s the official excerpt! Enjoy!
 
Silk & Scandal by Cassandra Dean book 1 in the Silk Series Decadent Publishing

Eight years ago…
Thomas Cartwright and Lady Nicola Fitzgibbons were friends. Over the wall separating their homes, Thomas and Nicola talked of all things – his studies to become a barrister, her frustrations with a lady’s limitations.

All things end.
When her diplomat father gains a post in Hong Kong, Nicola must follow. Bored and alone, she falls into scandal. Mired in his studies of the law and aware of the need for circumspection, Thomas feels forced to sever their ties.

But now Lady Nicola is back…and she won’t let him ignore her.
 
Decadent Publishing Tease Captivate Allure Entice
 

~ Excerpt ~

Thomas took a breath, knowing he had to phrase this just right. “Lady Nicola, while I am cognizant of the honor you do me, I don’t believe it appropriate you visit me in my chambers. Shall we arrange a time that suits us both, perhaps for a walk about the park?”

China-blue eyes laughed at him. “Oh, pish. Don’t be such a fuddy-duddy, Thomas. We never stood on such ceremony before.”

Didn’t she know he couldn’t be her friend? Not since their ways had parted and she’d become who she was, while he had become who he was. “Our situations were different before, Lady Nicola. It is not appropriate for a lady of your standing to visit a bachelor in his chambers.”

“Who is going to comment? No one knows I’m here.”

Was she serious? “My clerk knows you’re here. By now, the senior clerk undoubtedly knows you’re here. Before ten minutes have passed, everyone in the building will know you’re here.”

“Well, then, they are a bunch of shocking gossips, and I should not like to know them any better.” She folded her hands in her lap.

“Not the point, Nicola.” Bloody hell, but she drove him mental. She tore at him and picked at him until he didn’t know where he stood. Always she’d done this, taken what little sense he had and driven it right out of his brain.

“I should say it is the point. Our visit would not distress you, if it weren’t for them.”

“It should distress me in any case. You should not be here.”

“Do you know what I’m hearing, Thomas? I’m hearing a vast amount of negativity, when you’ve not even greeted me properly. Why, you’ve yet to kiss my hand, or perhaps give me a h-hug.” Chin up, she looked at him with eyes brimming, and he saw right through her facade. She was truly hurt he’d not yet greeted her as he should.

Helpless, he stared at her. How did she do it? How did she turn his brain to mush? She’d been here less than five minutes, and already she had drawn him back in.

But she was right. He hadn’t greeted her as he should.

Standing, he went to her and drew her to her feet. “Welcome home, Nic.” And he hugged her.
 
 
 

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COVER REVEAL: SILK & SCANDAL from Decadent TEASE: Captivate

15 Apr

Peeps! I can finally show you all the beautiful cover of
SILK & SCANDAL! Check it!!!
 
silk and scandal cassandra dean decadent TEASE captivate the silk series
 
Gorgeous, is it not? There’s a MASSIVE cover reveal party going on at Decadent TEASE, with lots of wonderful giveaways and prizes. You’ll see all the covers of the wonderful stories coming from Decadent TEASE in the coming weeks – make sure you stop by!

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Decadent Publishing Tease Captivate
 
Decadent Tease Allure
 
Decadent TEASE Entice
 
 
 

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Hump Day Hook #humphook

3 Apr

Hump Day Hook - Authors showcasing their work on Hump Day!
 
Welcome to Hump Day Hook, a weekly list of authors showcasing their work around the Internets. A big thanks to the wonderful peeps at Hump Day Hook for making this possible.

This week, a bit from my second book, TEACH ME. TEACH ME was actually written before ENSLAVED, during a three-month European holiday extravaganza! Tiny pieces of paper covered in scribbles floated around my luggage in that trip, let me tell you :D So, continuing on with the kissing theme, here’s Elizabeth and Malvern’s first kiss. Enjoy!
 
Teach Me Cassandra Dean Decadent Publishing La Belle Series
Malvern was disgusted to find he was holding his breath. Elizabeth smiled suddenly, wickedly, and then she stepped forward to demonstrate once more.

His brows rose as she mashed her lips against his. Her kiss was…interesting. His heart steadied as she continued her…he hesitated to call it a kiss. She was trying her best, though. It shouldn’t cheer him that it appeared she had had some very poor tutors.

Gently, he set her from him, relieved they were back on familiar footing. “That was passionate kissing?”

A frown creased her brow. “Was I doing it wrong?”

He effected an elegant rising of the shoulder, the distraction of a moment ago forgotten. “It was not the best kiss I’ve ever received.”

“Oh.” The light in her eyes dimmed.

“’Tis easily remedied.” Taking a step toward her, he fairly crowded her with his body. She didn’t retreat, curious mouse that she was. Her scent wound about him, that scent that was hers alone, flowers and musk and her.

“How?” Her eyes fairly drowned him with innocence.

Suspicion rose at her guileless tone. “Are you being facetious?”

“Now, why would you say that?” Wickedness danced behind the innocence.

His lips quirked and, before amusement could find expression, he covered her mouth with his. His kiss destroyed the shape of her smile.
 

 

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SILK & SCANDAL, part of DECADENT TEASE!

28 Mar

Hey peeps,

I’ve been keeping this one under my hat but now I can tell you all! I am thrilled to announce SILK & SCANDAL is spear-heading Decadent Publishing’s new Tease: Captivate line!
 
 
Decadent Publishing Tease Captivate

Looking for a fearless Saxon lady captured by a powerful Norman or a French Courtesan caught in a life-alternating compromise? Or maybe you’re more into Regency rakes who lose their hearts to ladies of societies? Well you’ve come to the right place! No matter the time or location, there’s a story just for you!

Silk & Scandal by Cassandra Dean book 1 in the Silk Series Decadent Publishing
 
Eight years ago…
Thomas Cartwright and Lady Nicola Fitzgibbons were friends. Over the wall separating their homes, Thomas and Nicola talked of all things – his studies to become a barrister, her frustrations with a lady’s limitations.

All things end.
When her diplomat father gains a post in Hong Kong, Nicola must follow. Bored and alone, she falls into scandal. Mired in his studies of the law and aware of the need for circumspection, Thomas feels forced to sever their ties.

But now Lady Nicola is back…and she won’t let him ignore her.
 
 
SILK & SCANDAL will be released in a glorious wave of awesomeness very, very soon. Check back regularly for more details!
 
 

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Winner! Lucky in Love Hop #LuckHop

21 Mar

Hi peeps,

The Lucky in Love Hop is all over red rover so now it’s time to pick a winner of THE DIAMOND SERIES giveaway!
 
Congratulations go to…
 

Catherine!

 
Catherine has won a signed ROUGH DIAMOND postcard, a signed FOOL’S GOLD postcard, a ROUGH DIAMOND magnet and a FOOL’S GOLD magnet.

Thank you again to all of you who stopped by and make sure you stop by Carrie Ann Blog Hops to see if you won the Grand Prize!

xx
 
 

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Winner! Romancing the West – give away! #RomancingWest

28 Feb

Hi peeps,

Romancing the West is all over red rover so now it’s time to pick a winner of THE DIAMOND SERIES giveaway! Congratulations go to…
 

Ellen Thompson!

 
Ellen has won a USD$5 Amazon.com Gift Card, as well as a signed ROUGH DIAMOND postcard, a signed FOOL’S GOLD postcard, a ROUGH DIAMOND magnet and a FOOL’S GOLD magnet.

Thank you again to all of you who stopped by and make sure you stop by Cowboy Charm to see if you won the Grand Prize!

xx
 
 

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