Adriana Kraft

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“You are nothing but natural. You always are.” #EroticRomance #LGBTQ #HolidayRomance#GypsyMagic #MFRWHooks

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A little Gypsy magic, some time travel, the power to be invisible…
and with any luck, three can join the happy ending.

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Always authentic, Assistant Mall Manager Joy Danser insists that her mall Santas must have real beards so children can believe. But even she is unprepared for the very real Santa who visits her bed invisibly this Christmas season. Is she dreaming, or has she gone mad? Joy consults Sophia Nardiz, manager of the Magical Gypsy shop at her mall. Sophia reads her palm and gives her a cryptic message: Joy is at a crossroads, and she must trust her intuition.

Owner of the Magical Gypsy chain and a true Gypsy himself, Nick Polaris is thrilled to play Joy’s Santa, in the mall and in her bed, but he knows it’s only a lark. For true love, he’ll need someone with Gypsy blood. Must he renounce the Scottish redhead he enjoys so much?

EXCERPT

Rated PG

Fuming, Joy swung her legs over the bed and padded toward the bathroom. Before she could reach the doorway, she collided against a broad chest. Strong arms encircled her to keep her from falling. A beard swept across the top of her head.

“I told you he’d say you were crazy.”

“Maybe I am.” She rested her cheek on his chest. “Don’t you ever wear clothes?”

“Why should I when I’m visiting you?” He slid his hands up under her night shirt until he cradled a breast in each hand. “I love your Elf shirt. Were you thinking of me when you put it on?”

“Yes,” she murmured. She shuddered when his lips mussed her hair. She peered up at him but saw nothing. His mouth settled across hers. His tongue traced her open mouth before exploring inside. She blinked. She was gone, just like that. She’d never been kissed more thoroughly. If he was a phantom, then he was also an expert lover.

“I’m pleased that I please you. I had many tutors. Of course, I wouldn’t mind if you kissed me back.”

“Oh. I was lost for a moment.” She poured her concentration into the kiss. She traced the little ridges along the roof of his mouth. She tapped and toyed with his tongue. She kissed the corners of his mouth and tugged playfully on his moustache.

“You are equally skilled.”

She giggled. “Must come naturally. I haven’t had that many tutors.”

“You are nothing but natural. You always are.”

REVIEW

Five Stars at Amazon: A fun hot story

I really loved this great joyful fun story! I loved the characters, Joy, Sophia, Nick, and “Santa”! It has an adventurous storyline that has some wonderful Christmas magic that you could read all year long. Tracey P.

BOOK INFO

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003XREXH8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ eXtasy Books
Print length ‏ : ‎ 63 pages
Word Count :21,674
Heat Level : Four Flames
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Fantasy Romance, Paranormal Romance, Christmas

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Fifty is hardly old… #SnippetSunday #SnipSun #WeekendWritingWarriors #EroticRomance #LaterInLife #MFRWAuthors

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For the next three Sundays, I’ll be sharing snippets from my mid-life Christmas story The Reluctant Santa.

EXCERPT

Ten sentences…

Chapter One

Sitting at the restaurant table, Carol Hawkins looked up to see her best friend tap her cell for a message. Carol tried not to grimace as she glanced at Cliff Rutgers, the new man Sue Harper had decided to introduce to her—as if she was in the market for yet another man. Did he have any clue what Sue was up to? For sure Sue’s message would be urgent, and Sue would have to rush off to put out a fire of some sort, leaving Carol and Cliff to their own devices.

She loved Sue—they’d been through so much together, starting in college. Sue had been a rock when Carol’s husband died eight years ago. But Sue could have a one-track mind. Ever since the sixth anniversary of Harry’s death, Sue had decided it was time for Carol to step out and date again. Carol had heard the refrains over and over. Fifty is hardly old…Harry would want you to move on and continue living.

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…and a little more:

It wasn’t exactly like she’d stopped living. She had a career, two kids, and so many volunteer activities she sometimes wondered how she could fit everything in. There wasn’t room for a man. She did miss the intimacy she and Harry shared—she missed it a lot. She just didn’t think it could ever be replicated.

 

REVIEW

5 Stars: “Loved it. This was a fun book with a great storyline.  Carol and Cliff had super hot chemistry that made this even better. They made for a steamy story. It’s a definite must read!”

BOOK INFORMATION

A Reluctant Santa, by Adriana Kraft
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Publisher: Extasy Books
Word Count: 12,698
Genre: Erotic Romance, Mature Heroine, Holiday Story
Heat Level: 3 flames

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Is it ever too late to find happiness?

They’re in their fifties. Grief-stricken (her) and battle scarred (him) from their previous loves, they don’t want to risk more heartbreak, ever. They’ll have to take it slow, talk it through, test the waters carefully. Can they make it happen at this speed, get it done in a short story, and reap the benefits of sizzling sex at their age? Why not?

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“You look quite pleased with the memory…” #EroticRomance #LGBTQ #HolidayRomance #MFRWHooks

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With five Holiday titles to promote this season, I’m getting an early start. Santa’s Boss is one of my favorites – a little Gypsy magic, some time travel, the power to be invisible… and with any luck, three can join the happy ending.

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Always authentic, Assistant Mall Manager Joy Danser insists that her mall Santas must have real beards so children can believe. But even she is unprepared for the very real Santa who visits her bed invisibly this Christmas season. Is she dreaming, or has she gone mad? Joy consults Sophia Nardiz, manager of the Magical Gypsy shop at her mall. Sophia reads her palm and gives her a cryptic message: Joy is at a crossroads, and she must trust her intuition.

Owner of the Magical Gypsy chain and a true Gypsy himself, Nick Polaris is thrilled to play Joy’s Santa, in the mall and in her bed, but he knows it’s only a lark. For true love, he’ll need someone with Gypsy blood. Must he renounce the Scottish redhead he enjoys so much?

EXCERPT – PG

“You say this phantom came to you while you were having sex with your boyfriend.”

Joy nodded across the tiny round table at Sophia Nardiz. She couldn’t believe she was having this conversation, but how could she expect the woman to help if she didn’t know what had happened? “Yes. He entered me from behind while I had Ted in my mouth.”

“Interesting. And you never said anything to your boyfriend.”

Trying not to scratch at her eyes, Joy inhaled the rich incense filling the room. “I didn’t know what to tell him.” She realized that must sound lame.

Sophia pushed back dark tresses of hair from her shoulder. She smiled as if she knew a secret. “Have you ever had two cocks before?”

Blanching, Joy shook her head.

“And this visitor claimed to be Santa Claus.”

“That’s right. I felt his beard and mustache.” Joy shuddered.

“I’m sure you did. You look quite pleased with the memory.”

“I must be crazy,” Joy wailed. “You must think I’m nuts for sure.”

“Don’t say that, girl.” Sophia cradled Joy’s hand and Joy experienced an immediate calm spreading over her body. “What you describe is quite plausible.” Sophia smiled thinly. “You have too many aches—pleasant aches—for this to be something only in your mind. It could be someone with psychokinesis and telepathic powers. Rare, but not impossible. I have known persons with such powers.”

“You don’t think I’m crazy.”

“Not at all. I believe you must be very special to have received such a gift.”

“But you don’t think it was Santa?”

“Does that matter? Someone thinks very highly of you to want to nurture your belief, maybe not in Santa only, but in a world beyond that which you typically know. In my culture, we’d say you were blessed.”

BOOK INFO

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003XREXH8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ eXtasy Books
Print length ‏ : ‎ 63 pages
Word Count :21,674
Heat Level : Four Flames
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Fantasy Romance, Paranormal Romance, Christmas

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Tall, Dark, and Rich ~ A Hot Billionaire Romance Collection #99cents #BillionaireRomance #Anthology #Romance #MFRWAuthor

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Money, suits and style.⁠

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⁠These powerful men will stop at nothing to claim the women they want. From boardrooms to bedrooms, these billionaires live a life of luxury and excess, but it’s the women who captivate them and hold their hearts.⁠

⁠Follow the journeys of these powerful men as they navigate the turbulent waters of love, lust, and power while they explore their deepest desires.⁠

⁠With intense chemistry, blistering sensuality, and unforgettable characters, this anthology is a must-read for anyone who loves their romance with a healthy dose of heat. So pour yourself a glass of wine, get comfortable, and be swept away by the intoxicating world of steamy billionaire romance.⁠

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A Crazy Rich Dilemma
by Madison Michael

One Night. One Lie. What Could Go Wrong?

Leah: In thirty-one years, I’ve never left a party with a stranger, never planned a one-night stand in a hotel room, and never been kissed until my toes curled. I’d come to this shindig in search of a place to live. With one semester left of art school I was drowning in debt and in need of cheap housing.

Enter Fletcher Donovan, elusive, rich, playboy. My friends ask if I can stay at his place while he jaunts off to Paris. The answer: a resounding no!

Maybe if we meet, I can change his mind. So here I am, waiting for Fletcher until a too handsome, too charming, too persuasive Van leads me away from the party and into his suite.

But then I get Fletcher’s mansion, and a glimpse of the man, too.  I’m craving two men, both unknowable apparitions far out of reach.

Fletcher: I’d intended to sneak in and sneak out, but the stranger caught my eye, as did her cleavage.

Next thing I know I’m luring her from the party to my suite, using a false name to hide my identity, and my fortune. It’s just one night. But one night with this temptress and I’m breaking all the rules.

Ignoring the alarms exploding in my head, I give her the keys to my house for six months. I’m no stalker, but I know I want Leah, and I can’t stay away. Instead, I start a charade that may blow up in my face. But at least I’ll know.

Does she want me or my money? With a thousand miles between us, it’s insanity. Soon there are emails as Fletcher and texts as Van.

We are playing a dangerous game in the art of love where winner takes all.

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Home and Garden assistant manager Evie Strand has painstakingly embroidered a set of seven thongs as a gag gift for her best friend—only she brought the wrong box to the store Christmas party, and now Adam Grant from Automotive is holding them up for everyone to see: Kiss my…, Tight Fit—could things get any worse? Adam may seem like a total rake, but he can tell Evie’s deeply embarrassed, and he resolves to make it up to her. Who knew where a simple dinner date would lead?

EXCERPT

Continuing from last week at the store Christmas party, Adam’s still opening the gift Evie brought by mistake…

More hoots and hollers followed. The powder-blue Monday thong had been more shocking, probably because it was the first one Adam had held up, or maybe because it said “Don’t Dribble” across the front.

Evie pushed her chair back from the long banquet table where she sat with her fellow Grafton Department Store employees. Leslie grabbed her wrist. “Don’t let him get the best of you. Mistakes happen. At least half the people here think you did this on purpose to get the rake’s goat. If you leave, they’ll know you screwed up.”

Evie gulped and nodded at her department manager. She drew in a deep breath. “All right.”

REVIEWS

Five Stars at Amazon:

“A Gift for Adam is hilarious and a refreshingly new take on the old “opposites attract” formula. I have to admit that laughing until my eyes water and then immediately squirming in my seat from the “heat” of the next scene is a new experience for me…a powerfully good read… truly brilliant comedic rhythm and delivery.

This was an awesome fun and exciting book. A definite must read!

A hot Christmas read – “A Gift For Adam” by Adriana Kraft was one short sexy, funny with a lots of humor Christmas novel. Hard to put down

BOOK INFORMATION

Genre: Erotic Romance
Themes: Holiday, Gift Exchange, Opposites Attract, Comedy
ASIN‏ : ‎ B00RC2X77C
Publisher‏ : ‎ eXtasy Books
Publication date‏ : ‎ December 21, 2014
Length: 70 pages, 14,000 words

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Mistletoe in the City by Amber Daulton @AmberDaulton1 #NewRelease #Sale #99cents #Steamy #Romance #MFRWAuthor

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Derek’s world is about to change forever—again.

Mistletoe in the City
Publisher: Daulton Publishing
Cover Designer: Satin Rose Designs
Release Date: November 7th, 2023
ASIN: B0CG2YHNR3
Genre: New Adult Holiday Romance
Word Count: 35k
Heat Rating: 5 Flames

Blurb

After his father’s stroke, Derek Weston dropped out of college and returned home to help his parents with the family business, Oak Landing Apartments. Now living on the premises as the groundskeeper and handyman, he never expected the girl he’d secretly crushed on in high school to move into a unit right before Christmas or stir up desires he thought long gone.

Krista Hartley needs a fresh start away from her overbearing parents, but falling for the tattooed hottie who ignored her back in school wasn’t in the plans. Despite old hurts, Derek’s hot kisses and strong arms offer the shelter she craves.

When another woman sets her sight on Derek and drives a wedge between him and Krista, they’ll have to decide if their relationship is real, or just a winter fling.

Author’s Note

I wrote Mistletoe in the City several years ago as part of an anthology for my former publisher. Now, since the rights have reverted to me, I’m re-releasing it as a standalone novella with extra and extended scenes, a new sub-plot, and some revised characterizations. On the whole, it’s the same story as before, but now it’s more detailed and delves deeper into Krista and Derek’s steamy and sometimes rocky relationship. I hope you have a blast reading it.

EXCERPT

“Hi, Krista.”

A deep voice jerked her upright. Heat raced into her face, and air lodged in her throat. Wake up, Krista. Right now. She closed her eyes, forced air in and out of her lungs, and pushed the image of Derek Weston out of her mind. She opened her eyes.

What the hell?

Derek stood in front of her table with his pierced eyebrow arched.

She hadn’t noticed the black cone-shaped ring the day before, but she’d never forget the morning he’d shown up in sophomore English with a hoop in his swollen eyebrow.

“What are you doing here?” She winced as his other eyebrow rose. Licking her dry lips, she braced her hands on her knees and stood. “Sorry, I’m just surprised to see you.”

Derek shrugged, but his blue-eyed gaze never left hers. “Yeah, I get it. We haven’t seen each other in three years. You look good, Kris.”

Her heart somersaulted. Only her friends called her Kris. He tunneled his fingers through his dark, shiny hair, and the sexy locks cascaded over the back of his head to dangle around his clean-shaven cheeks and strong chin in erotic waves. The black stud in each of his earlobes poked out from between the locks like a dare for her to lick them.

She longed to reach out and stroke the ribbed fabric of his clingy, V-neck sweater, so she grasped her sweaty hands together behind her back instead. Safety pins secured patches of bands she’d never heard of on his denim jacket, and a collection of badass leather bracelets circled his left wrist. His mouthwatering jeans hung low on his hips, and she was half tempted to lean over the table and check out his footwear to complete the sexy picture of him in her mind for her to take out and drool over later.

Focus, Krista. She rolled her tight shoulders. High school is ancient history. You went to college, slept with a few guys, met a special guy, and then dumped his sorry ass. Be cool. You’re an adult. Act like it!

Easier said than done.

“You’re bigger than I remember.” Her face heated again. “I mean, you’re taller.”

A grin curled his lips. “Not really. I hit six-one back in school, but I am broader now.” He spread his arms wide and glanced down at himself. “There’s a room at my mom’s house that I can’t even enter without turning sideways because my shoulders are so wide. Granted, the doorway is insanely narrow, but I still feel like the Hulk every time I go into the laundry room.”

Her lower belly quivered. She clenched her thighs together and swallowed hard. “Well, you look good, too.” If only she could drizzle chocolate on him and lick it up. “It’s great to see you, but why are you here? Young, single, straight guys don’t usually come to craft fairs. Did your girlfriend drag you here?” Okay, so she fished for information. So what? If Derek wanted nothing to do with her romantically, she better find out now and let him fall into the acquaintance category as the groundskeeper and assistant manager of the Oak Landing Apartments.

If she was lucky, she could call him a friend.

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About the Author

Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through Daulton Publishing, The Wild Rose Press, and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.

She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.

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