#MidWeekTease with a hot bod explaining his actions

Hi all, welcome to this week's #MidWeekTease.

Where to be honest, I'm stymied. What can I share to catch your interest?

I've hardly had time to open the lap top lately, let alone write very much as Raven.

However, this is simmering... I hope it comes to the boil, but who knows?

(Set in Hong Kong)

(Source, Pinterest)

She eyed up and purchased some sliced melon, paid for it and took a step back straight into a wall.

 Instead of staying sturdy and upright, this wall moved. It swayed, swore and something that had no right to act so forward, drilled into her denim-clad rear.

Er you what? Bec cranked her head round, followed it quickly with the rest of her body and looked up into impossibly midnight blue eyes of the guy from the fish stall. The one with the fine ass, and black over the shoulders curly hair, plus she now notice, a face half covered with non-designer stubble and a tan that definitely didn’t come out of a bottle.

Nor did the muscles or the top of a tattoo that showed under the short sleeve of his black t-shirt. A swift, hopefully unnoticed glance downward showed an impressive bulge under worn white at the seams, moulded to his body, jeans.

 Oh god. All her wet dreams in one hot bundle.

He winked again. Bec felt hot all over. Did that mean he had noticed her teensy downward look? She tried for a blank expression and was damned sure she failed miserably.

He grinned. “I, and my body say hello. Nic Starke at your service.” He chuckled. “Or is all of that a bit too much information? Sorry for the block you moving backwards stance. It was that or fall over a wee bloke with a mobile donut stall that seemed ready to spill hot fat on ever step he bumped it down. I judged a kick to the balls from you when you thought I was copping a feel was better than a burned ass or worse. The guy was jogging all over the place. I couldn’t help my instantaneous reaction. Sorry.”

 He noticed. Where was a hole to hide in when you needed it? Bec swallowed and tried a smile. “Sorry? Really?” Why on earth was her voice husky? She wasn’t trying for a sexy note, just doing her best to get enough saliva to speak.

He shrugged and grinned. “Nah, okay, sorry, not sorry. Miss?” He let the question hand in the air.

 Should she or shouldn’t she? She had her ‘rape’ alarm in her bag. They were in the middle of a busy street, blocking it even. Why not go for it?

 He tapped her arm and smiled. A bloody sexy, play your cards right, and you can have me smile. The sort that if you could bottle it you’d make a fortune from. The one that made every hormone in your body jump up and fight to be noticed.

“Whilst your deciding whether I’m harmless, I think maybe we need to go somewhere we can breath without rubbing up against each other. For me it’s a pleasure as we are, but I don’t want you to feel harassed, you understand.”

 She blinked and spluttered. Thank goodness she hadn’t been drinking when he said that. “Is your middle name, chancer?”

 He laughed. “Should it be?”

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Happy reading,

love Raven xx

The Gluten Free Author's guide to goodies or not. It's goodies all the way again today. Jeremy (and Walkers) come up trumps.

Morning (or whenever)

On a YES! Goodies! roll still. Great isn't it?

I'm just back from the end of the trip that started at Ode True Food in Devon and ended at Jeremy's of Scarborough, via Walkers Fish restaurant in East Ayton. (near Scarborough) It wasn't a totally foodie trip, but as anyone who can't eat gluten knows food, that is gluten free looms large in our lives. Too many times has it been a green salad! Not that there is anything wrong with salad, but that only tat can get boring...and not fill you.

However in Yorkshire last week, I had no problem whatsoever.

We went to Walkers Fish Restaurant, where I had superb fish, chips, mushy peas, (yes mushy peas as well) gluten free vinegar, and, and g-f bread and butter. The gluten free stuff is prepared separately, so no cross contamination.

Oh my, it was droolworthy, and well worth waiting until we were able to go to eat there. Mind you it is busy so maybe book ahead. 

( http://walkersfishrestaurant.co.uk/ )

Then, to end a fantastic trip, we went to Jeremy's Restaurant and Bar, just off Scarborough's North Bay, (Corner of Columbus Ravine and Victoria Park Avenue)

Yet again I was blown away how helpful him, his lovely wife Anne and the rest of the crew were. Nothing was too much trouble, and the menu was soon explained to me, in what was gluten free, what could be gluten free and sadly what couldn't (not much to be honest)

I pinched some of my husband's beetroot salad which was gorgeous, and then are every morsel of my lamb. I even had room for a pudding. Peaches in white wine with raspberries and as I couldn't eat the biscuit crumb with it, I had meringue. And yes I did just drool.

( www.jeremy.co )

So there you have it, another positive blog. It's so heartening to think the 'not blogs' are getting less and less.

Have a good non gluten week....

love Raven xx

#SexySnippets with time to deflower a virgin

 I'm so sorry. If anyone was waiting to read this with toe-tapping impatience, tap no more.

It's here.

Home, with the internet and able to do my post.

This week's #SexySnippets and another seven sentences from Miss Simpkins' School for Seduction.

Jane did her best to inch away, but Luke pinned her arms to her sides and before she understood what he

was doing, slipped her gown down them, and somehow had her naked before she could blink.

"How on earth did you do that?" she asked, genuinely interested.

"Practice, and no, I'm not telling you who on. That part of my life is over. I've turned over a new leaf; I'm a reformed character."

"One who is about to deflower a virgin," Jane reminded him with a smile.

"Only one virgin, and then I'll stick to an experienced woman," Luke said. 

I'll be experienced, so does he mean me?

 Miss Simpkins' School for Seduction is available from all good ebook stores including Evernight Publishing, here

And all the other #SexySnippets can be found here

Happy reading,

love Raven xx

#MidWeekTease and an interesting bedchamber

Hi all, here's this weeks tease. I hope you enjoy it...

(Jane is making love with Luke for the first time)

Jane let Luke lead her from the sitting room into the bedchamber. The bed itself, an overlarge four-poster, seemed to dominate the room and the intricate crisscross of silken ropes and ties were, to her mind, excessive. She liked simple plain lines. Not at all the fashion of the day, but then Jane had never been one to follow fashion. Luke caught her gaze.
"I find it exciting to bind my companion's hands and perhaps her body," he said in the same tone he might use to admit he enjoyed a glass of port or a day's riding to hounds. "Only if she's willing, of course." His look was speculative and Jane ignored the dampness between her thighs. The only times she'd ever experience that feeling was with the help of a specially crafted darning mushroom, that had never been near a sock or a hank of wool.
"Of course," she said in the same tone. "And are they?"
"Well, you tell me." Luke set one of the ropes swinging. "I'm not a mind reader, mores the pity."
"I intend to walk before I run, or swing," Jane said and turned into his arms.
Luke held her close, and she enjoyed the feeling of rightness. "Then a cuddle it is. Do you need—" He gestured to the door leading to the bathing chamber. "Everything is in there."
The heat of a blush prickled her skin. "Please? Oh, and my nightrail?"
"Not needed. There's a robe in there for you to wear until you come to bed. I'm going to use the bathing chamber across the hall, and meet you back here. I'm a modern man. I bathe and expect my guests to do so after a day's hunting. We smell, the dogs smell, and I have no intention of my house smelling as well. Cleanliness is next to godliness, and I need all the help I can get." He went out of the room whistling, and Jane chuckled as she made use of the facilities.
She eyed the robe that was indeed waiting for her. It was almost transparent. A robe for a lover. Had he really put it there with her in mind? She took a deep breath, wrapped it tightly around her body, and hurried into the bedchamber. To her relief, she was there before Luke and scrambled into bed, still wearing the robe. It might not afford much protection, but the illusion helped her.
Should she stretch out or sit up? Pull the covers up tight around her neck or strive for nonchalance and let them sit looser? Really it was so complicated.

Miss Simpkins' School for Seduction is available from Amazon, Bookstrand or here from Evernight Publishing

The other #MidWeekTease posts are here

Happy reading,

love Raven xx 

The Gluten-Free Author's guide to goodies-or not and, it's definitely GOOD, gorgeous goodies at OdeTrueFood

This is a long time overdue, but here we go.

Hell everyone and welcome to my latest gluten free author chat. Which I am honest enough to say is all about a company with fabulous ethics and sustainability, as well as amazing g-f goodies. 

I've just returned from Shaldon in glorious Devon, in an area where now I think of it, quite a few of my books are set, both contemporary and historical. 

Not only do I enjoy going there for the scenery, inspiration and relaxation, I love the food. 

Over the years, Ode True Food has become a firm favourite, which just gets better and better. 



Ode's food is amazing. This year there have two places on the go, Cafe Ode 'up' the Ness with this beautiful view that my camera can't do justice to. 

They have g-f home made oat bread for sarnies and on this visit, blondies (think white chocolate brownies with attitude) 

I should have taken photos of the food, but my bacon, leaves and tomato jam on that home made oat bread was so appetising, I forgot, until I'd eaten three quarters of it.

And the blondie...ditto. Next time, I promise I will try to remember.

 Everything that can be recycled is recycled, and how great is that?

They also have Ode at Coast View, which is pizza with pizzaz, and sadly also with gluten. 😞 That's because they have a wood fired pizza oven and as Tim, the great owner says, cross-contamination would be a problem. 

 (However I was nice, and didn't moan when my husband devoured his with appreciation)

But, hey we g-f-ers don't miss out. There are lots of gorgeous salads...mackerel, yum... and steak and other foods that can be gluten free. Oh and some of the best rosemary chips ever. 

And Tim makes a mean scone...

(Tim and the lovely Lottie >>>>>>>>)

I'll be honest, I missed my tasting menu of years gone by, but these two places do have better views. 

I'm putting in an order for next year. more scones please.

Before I go, I promised to put this pic up...

Happy eating,

love Raven xx

(I just had to mention Ode in my latest book, New Beginnings by Bryony Bennet written as Katy Lilley. Coincidentally, my heroine is coeliac...)

#SexySnippets with a hero on a losing streak...

Welcome to this week's, #SexySnippets. Where in just seven sentences I attempt to give you a flavour of a book or WIP.

This week, I think it's time to share a little bit of my latest Regency,

Miss Simpkin's School for Seduction

Which is now available from all the best places, including Evernight Publishing, right here at the reduced price of $3.74 for a limited time.

Blurb...

Where seduction is the game and success is the aim.

 It seems that husbands need to be shown that given the chance, their prim and proper wives can be more fun in the bedroom than any mistress. Therefore, who better to advise the young ladies of the ton about sexual satisfaction than Molly Simpkins the ex-mistress of an Earl?

 Molly’s methods are unorthodox, and would send the dowagers into fits of apoplexy if they knew what went on behind closed doors. However, compete discretion is assured.

 Meet Flora, Lydia, Miranda, Jane and Molly herself as they introduce their partners to the sexual delights to be found in relationships that flout convention.

and your #SexySnippets

(Felix is trying to explain to Miranda why he feels they can not suit)

I am a man who wants it all—everything and  I would never settle for anything else. I know what I enjoy, and don't feel it would be fair to subject a young and impressionable lady to my ideals. You need a man who is younger, more virile and less…" He paused to find the word that fitted best. "Less extreme."

Her eyes flashed and the finger she poked perilously near his cock hurt. "Balderdash. You are scared." 

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Happy reading,

love Raven xx

#MidWeekTease and a woman on a mission

Hi all and welcome to my publication day *cue dancing, nail biting and a glass of fizz later* #MidWeekTease

Which of course is coming from today's book

Miss Simpkins' School for Seduction

(Evernight Publishing and you can buy it here now and yeah, really chuffed)

Blurb...

A school for seduction? Scandalous.

Husbands need to be shown that given the chance, their prim and proper wives can be more fun in the bedroom than any mistress. Therefore, who better to advise the young ladies of the ton about sexual satisfaction than Molly Simpkins, the ex-mistress of an Earl?

Molly’s methods are unorthodox, and would send the dowagers into fits of apoplexy if they knew what went on behind closed doors. However, compete discretion is assured.

Meet Flora, Lydia, Miranda, Jane and Molly herself as they introduce their partners to the sexual delights to be found in relationships that flout convention.

and your tease...

"I, My Lord, have a desire to feel your hand on me. Only yours."
Felix knelt back and studied her face. "Just my hand? What about my crop? Or a specially made flogger? What if I desire to redden your arse like that?"

Excitement coursed through her. Not just with his hand? Her quim tingled and her inner muscles clenched to hold back her juices as best she could. Really, to soak his legs would be all too easy, but surely a lady had to have some decorum?
"Let it go," Felix said. "If you are to be with me, never ever hold your desire in check. The first rule of any relationship is, in my opinion, to be open and honest."
So no decorum needed then? She relaxed her legs and felt the trickle of her arousal creep down her thigh.
"Until I feel their sting I can not say."
"It shall be on our plan of action. Firstly though, I really need to get down on one knee. Perhaps though we could be unconventional and I ask you to marry me with you over my knee instead?"
Miranda replayed his words in her mind. "Marry? You've been inside me once and want to marry me? But don't you need to ask Papa for my hand first?"
He chuckled. "Being inside you has nothing to do with it. Nor does your papa. I've fought my inclinations for long enough. If you don't mind being tied to an old man, why should I mind it?"
"Well, I don't. You're not old and I'd love to see you put me over your knee from there— Ow, ah... Felix..." He moved so fast Miranda had no time to gather her wits before she found herself across his knee and with one of his arms pinning her there. The first touch of his hand tickled. The second third and fourth didn't. By the fifth, she was floating, and pain morphed into pleasure and hot arousal.
"Let go and come for me." The spanks followed one after another, and she needed no further bidding. Miranda screamed her completion long and loud. Her whole body shook and she sobbed tears of pleasure. Felix soothed her tender skin with a soft caress. His hands stroked as he whispered words she couldn't decipher, until she stopped shaking and took a deep breath.
"I think it would be interesting to feel your crop and flogger, my lord, but in all honesty I cannot see how that can be bettered. Apart from your cock in my channel."
"Then will you marry me, Miranda?" He teased her nether hole with the tip of a finger and she held her breath. Would he? It was something else she'd wondered about. She clenched her buttocks and thrust her arse toward him. His finger dipped another quarter of an

inch, to stop just before the ring of muscles she knew was there. "Maybe once you have agreed to be mine we can discover the
delights of my cock in your arse."
"Oh yes, please. But, Felix, are you sure?" Miranda was
dismayed she couldn't keep the anxious note out of her voice. "I know I've begged and teased you, but are you really sure?"
He lifted her onto his knee, and Miranda gasped as the rough hairs of his legs scratched her tender arse.
"I'll apply some salve soon," he promised her.  

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Happy Reading,

love Raven xx