• More Than Words,  Sunday Snippets

    Sunday Snippet – MORE THAN WORDS – Mystery Girl

    Sunday Snippet time once again, part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme.

    Today I’m sharing a bite from MORE THAN WORDS, known by many as “the dirty Scrabble book”, which is now available in paperback edition as well as e-book!

    MORE THAN WORDS is the story of Travis and Calli, who meet playing anonymous, online Scrabble on an adults-only, chat-based gaming website. Travis went there looking for a woman who would be interested in his mind instead of his rockstar exterior. Calli went there because connecting with somebody in real life is, in her mind, a physical impossibility.

    In this snippet, Travis is reflecting on his first game with C Ya (Calli’s gaming handle), which included a lot of very flirty banter in the chat window.

    MTW-paperback-availableThe question he couldn’t shake was why some faceless female on a geeky game site had gotten to him. Women threw themselves at him all the time—young ones, old ones, and an incredible amount of smoking-hot ones. Even small-time musicians got laid a lot, freely and without any expectation of commitment. A perk of the job, until it grew old. Now he couldn’t stop thinking about C Ya, wondering exactly what she looked like, where she lived, if she walked around wearing lingerie just for the hell of being sexy. For all he knew, she wasn’t even a she. He ought to give his fucking head a shake.

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    Blurb

    Their online games turn into games of the heart.

    A brutal mugging two years ago left Calli terrified to go out after dark, and incapable of real dating. Hanging out with a resentful Chihuahua every night hasn’t filled the void, and all the sex toys from the store she owns could never replace a flesh-and-blood man. An online Scrabble site promising anonymous, flirty fun sounds like just the ticket. A like-minded geek, that’s what she needs. Unbeknownst to her, the man on the other end of the game is anything but geeky.

    Tired of the party scene, Travis seeks a venue where he can meet a woman who is drawn to his mind, not his profession. Having women chase after his bad-boy musician persona has grown stale. After heating up the tiles online with Calli, he knows he must meet her in person. Touch her in person. And when he does, their chemistry is undeniable. She stimulates him, mind and body. But when he discovers her tragic past he realizes it will take more than words to win her heart…and her trust.

  • Crossing the Line,  Sunday Snippets

    Sunday Snippet – CROSSING THE LINE – Reprieve

    Today’s Sunday Snippet is dirty. There, you’ve been warned. Or promised, however you choose to look at it.  🙂
    Make you sure you check out the other offerings from the Weekend Writing Warriors, too, some of which will also be dirty. I know this, because I read their books. Now, on to the snippet.
    This is a tiny morsel from CROSSING THE LINE, a married couple ménage story (among other things). In case you haven’t been following along, or read the book (and if that’s the case, why ever not?), Derrick and Hanna are married, Jeremy is Derrick’s lifelong best friend, and he’s joining in for one very hot weekend.

    CrossingTheLine_Cover_821x1272Hanna’s hands landed on his hips. Electricity rocketed through Jeremy’s body at the first touch of her lips on his shaft. He wanted to look. To watch his cock disappear into her mouth. But it was too much, too hot.

    “Now do Derrick.” The command rasped out. And thank god she obeyed, because he needed the reprieve.

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    Blurb

    Lifelong best friends Derrick and Jeremy met Hanna at a bar ten years ago. Both wanted her—one married her. Now the other man has been invited to join in for one hot weekend.

    Everything would’ve been fine if they’d had their fun that weekend, then gone back to normal. But they didn’t. And when past demons resurface, things will never be the same—for any of them.

  • Crossing the Line,  Sunday Snippets

    Sunday Snippet – CROSSING THE LINE – Come Between Us

    Sunday Snippet time, part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme.

    This week’s eight sentence excerpt is from CROSSING THE LINE, and follows directly after last week’s snippet. So, to refresh, Derrick and Hanna are having dinner in a small, intimate restaurant with Derrick’s best friend, Jeremy, who is joining the married couple for a very hot weekend. This scene is from Jeremy’s point of view.

    CrossingTheLine_Cover_821x1272Might as well share his thoughts, they’d be sharing a lot more than words later.

    “I was thinking about our pact from way back—that we’d never let a woman come between us. We broke that deal today, D, literally.”

    “Yeah, I guess we did.” Derrick leaned forward, one arm on the table and one beneath. A couple seconds later, Hanna’s breath hitched. “And we’re gonna break it again. Many, many times.”


    Blurb

    Lifelong best friends Derrick and Jeremy met Hanna at a bar ten years ago. Both wanted her—one married her. Now the other man has been invited to join in for one hot weekend.

    Everything would’ve been fine if they’d had their fun that weekend, then gone back to normal. But they didn’t. And when past demons resurface, things will never be the same—for any of them.

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  • Crossing the Line,  Sunday Snippets

    Sunday Snippet – CROSSING THE LINE – Damn Coin Toss

    Thanks for stopping by to read the Sunday Snippet. Today’s eight sentence excerpt is from my November release, CROSSING THE LINE, and comes to you as part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme.

    In this snippet, we’re with Jeremy and his friends Derrick and Hanna. They’re in an intimate restaurant at the exclusive, adults-only resort where they’re celebrating Hanna’s birthday — in a very sexy way. Derrick took his wife shopping earlier in the day, and Hanna is showing Jeremy the gifts Derrick chose for her.

    COVER_forweb_1“And when we got down to the beach, Derrick gave me this ring,” a soft sigh slipped from her lips, “I told him not to spend more money on me—this weekend is expensive enough—but it’s so…perfect.”

    “Derrick has good taste.”

    Jeremy’s buddy nodded. In thanks, sure, but more likely in acknowledgement. He’d know Jeremy’s comment had nothing to do with his choice of gifts and everything to do with the woman he’d chosen. That they’d both chosen. Damn coin toss.


    Blurb

    Lifelong best friends Derrick and Jeremy met Hanna at a bar ten years ago. Both wanted her—one married her. Now the other man has been invited to join in for one hot weekend.

    Everything would’ve been fine if they’d had their fun that weekend, then gone back to normal. But they didn’t. And when past demons resurface, things will never be the same—for any of them.

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  • Crossing the Line,  Sunday Snippets

    Sunday Snippet – CROSSING THE LINE – Body and Soul

    Sunday snippet time, part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme. Where did this week go, anyway? I can’t believe it’s the middle of December, and the end of 2013, already!

    This week’s eight-sentence excerpt is from CROSSING THE LINE. Last week, you got a glimpse of Derrick’s fun-loving side. This week, you get to see another part of his nature.


    COVER_forweb_1A wicked smile pulled his lips into a sexy curve. “I need to fuck you.”

    “I need that too, let’s go.”

    The slow shake of his head told her his intentions before he spoke another word. “Can’t wait. Need to be inside my wife — right now.”

    The ownership in his words, in the tone of his voice and his hands on her body, gave her goose bumps. He’d shared her with Jeremy for her pleasure, but there was no mistaking who she truly belonged to, body and soul.


    Crossing the Line Blurb

    Lifelong best friends Derrick and Jeremy met Hanna at a bar ten years ago. Both wanted her—one married her. Now the other man has been invited to join in for one hot weekend.

    Everything would’ve been fine if they’d had their fun that weekend, then gone back to normal. But they didn’t. And when past demons resurface, things will never be the same—for any of them.

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    Here are a few of my favorite review quotes:

    “…lures the reader down a path that is both erotic and disastrous…”

    “…quite an emotional ride especially when Derrick’s demons came out to play. I seriously had no clue what direction this book was heading so kudos to Karla for keeping me on the edge of my seat guessing!”

    “…well written, the story line was intriguing and the steam was off the charts. I’m not a fan of the ménage story lines but the synopsis got me, I needed to know what was going to happen. I’m glad I took the chance to read this it was a good read.”

    “This was a perfectly satisfying read that had me heartbroken in places, swooning in places, and incredibly turned on in places.”

    Thanks for stopping by. I hope you’ll come back next week. 🙂

  • Crossing the Line,  Sunday Snippets

    Sunday Snippet – CROSSING THE LINE – Derrick and Hanna Take the Plunge

    Sunday snippet time, part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme.

    I promised something sweeter this week. 😉 So, for today’s bite-sized excerpt, we’re with Derrick and Hanna from CROSSING THE LINE, as Derrick gives his wife a birthday weekend she’ll never forget. The fun begins at a small, exclusive resort’s very private pool.

    COVER_forweb_1In a heartbeat, Derrick scooped her into his arms, took a couple of running steps, drew up his knees and cannonballed them both into the deep end.

    Water rushed into her ears, creating that distinctive sound that comes from plummeting beneath the surface, no holds barred. The way Derrick did everything. The way he made her do things—taking a risk, always enjoying the ride. Like this weekend, like this moment.

    She opened her eyes underwater. Derrick was right there, little bubbles rising from his wide-mouthed grin. God, she loved him.

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    Crossing the Line Blurb

    Lifelong best friends Derrick and Jeremy met Hanna at a bar ten years ago. Both wanted her—one married her. Now the other man has been invited to join in for one hot weekend.

    Everything would’ve been fine if they’d had their fun that weekend, then gone back to normal. But they didn’t. And when past demons resurface, things will never be the same—for any of them.

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  • Crossing the Line,  Sunday Snippets

    Sunday Snippet – Crossing the Line – To Look, or Not to Look

    Welcome back for another Sunday snippet, part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme. I hope all my American friends enjoyed (or are still enjoying) their Thanksgiving holiday. 🙂

    Today’s eight-sentence excerpt is another from CROSSING THE LINE. This week’s snippet leans to the sexy & conflicted side. Next week, I’ll give you something sweeter. 😉

    Last week, Derrick asked for his lifelong best friend’s best help giving his wife the hottest birthday present of her life — a threesome of the m/f/m variety. Jeremy urged Derrick to consider the possible consequences of his proposition. After that, Derrick handed Jeremy his cell phone, with a video cued up…

    CrossingTheLine_Cover_821x1272Jeremy tapped the arrow in the center of the screen. The clip started innocently enough. As innocent as it could be with Hanna wearing only those pink panties. She wasn’t covering her tits this time and they were goddamn spectacular. His mouth literally watered at the sight of them. She waved and giggled, managing to look beautiful, sexy and sweet all at once. His best friend’s wife, for crying out loud. Something he needed to remember.

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    Blurb:

    Lifelong best friends Derrick and Jeremy met Hanna at a bar ten years ago. Both wanted her—one married her. Now the other man has been invited to join in for one hot weekend.

    Everything would’ve been fine if they’d had their fun that weekend, then gone back to normal. But they didn’t. And when past demons resurface, things will never be the same—for any of them.

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  • Crossing the Line,  Sunday Snippets

    Sunday Snippet – Crossing the Line – One Hell of a Favor

    Welcome back for another Sunday Snippet, part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme.

    Today’s eight-sentence excerpt is from my new release, CROSSING THE LINE. Derrick and Hanna have been together ten years. Derrick and Jeremy have been friends since third grade. And Derrick just asked Jeremy to help him give Hanna a very hot birthday present.

    Here’s what Jeremy had to say…

    COVER_forweb_1“Say you do this threesome thing. You really think that when the moment comes, pardon the pun, you’ll be okay letting somebody else touch Hanna? Watching your wife get wild with another guy? Because once it’s done, it’s done, no going back. It could fuck up your relationship permanently.”

    “It won’t. Not if you’re the third.”

    “I’m not sure if that’s a credit to my loyalty or an insult to my masculinity.”

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  • Crossing the Line,  Sunday Snippets

    Sunday Snippet – Crossing The Line – Listen to Me

    It’s Sunday Snippet time. This week’s bite-sized excerpt is from my upcoming release, CROSSING THE LINE. When you’re done here, head over to see the full list of participating Weekend Writing Warriors.

    Last week, Derrick Sutter was trying to sneak a peek at his bride-to-be before the ceremony. In doing so, he overheard something nobody wants to hear right before their wedding. I know some of you wondered who said the dreaded words at the end of last week’s snippet…

    COVER_forweb_1“It’s not too late to call it off.” Mrs. Collins’ voice, in its usual, judgmental tone.

    “Mom, please.”

    “Hanna, you need to listen to me.”

    All the muscles in Derrick’s body seized. If anybody walked out of one of these second-floor rooms, he was fucked. Because he couldn’t move. All he could do was listen, same as the woman he loved had just been ordered to do.

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    Crossing the Line

    Derrick can’t give his wife the thing her biological clock wants, but he can give her what her very healthy libido craves—a threesome. Of the two guys, one girl variety. And he knows just who to invite as their third.

    Ten years ago, Hanna danced with two guys at a bar. The one she went home with became her husband, a man who still brings love, lust and adventure to her life, daily. When Derrick suggests inviting the other man, his longtime best friend, Jeremy, along for a sexy weekend getaway, Hanna can’t help worrying. Nor can she resist what will undoubtedly be the hottest birthday party ever.

    Everything would’ve been fine if they’d had their fun that weekend, then gone back to normal.

    But they didn’t. And things will never be the same—for any of them.

  • Crossing the Line,  Sunday Snippets

    Sunday Snippet – Crossing the Line – Ties

    Welcome! It’s Sunday Snippet time, part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme.

    For this week’s bite-sized excerpt, I’m serving up the first eight sentences of my upcoming release, CROSSING THE LINE, available November 18th!

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    “Fucking ties. What idiot invented these things?” Derrick snapped the strip of gray silk from its stranglehold around his neck. “To hell with it, not doing it,” he said, launching the thing at a garbage can.

    Jeremy’s dark eyebrows rose, but Derrick’s best friend left the tie where it’d landed. “I have a solution. We pretend I won the coin toss that night. I get the girl, you get to avoid the marital noose.”

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    Blurb

    After a decade together, things are perfect between Derrick and Hanna. Derrick can’t give his wife the thing her biological clock wants, but he can give her what her very healthy libido craves—a threesome. Of the two guys, one girl variety. And he knows just who to invite as their third.

    Ten years ago, Hanna danced with two guys at a bar. The one she went home with became her husband, a man who still brings love, lust and adventure to her life, daily. When Derrick suggests inviting the other man, his longtime best friend, Jeremy, along for a sexy weekend getaway, Hanna can’t help worrying. Nor can she resist what will undoubtedly be the hottest birthday party ever.

    Everything would’ve been fine if they’d had their fun that weekend, then gone back to normal.

    But they didn’t. And things will never be the same—for any of them.


    Thanks for visiting. I hope you’ll visit again next week for another taste of CROSSING THE LINE. Have a great day!