tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243532084061478402024-03-13T20:22:09.038-07:00Delilah Fawkes: Bestselling Erotic Romance AuthorA blog for lovers of smoking hot alpha males and sizzling love stories!Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-54658366376601661982013-07-24T17:32:00.003-07:002013-07-24T17:32:42.475-07:00My Blog is Moving! Please Update Your Feeds!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Moving Day!</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">See you over there, my friends!</span></b>Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-77972388959749863542013-07-23T17:06:00.002-07:002013-07-23T17:06:28.878-07:00BOUND TO HIM the full novel is .99 cents through Friday, 7/26!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Bound to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book Two </i>is going to be .99 cents this week, through Friday, 7/26!<br />
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Tell your friends and grab your copy now, while the full novel is on sale!<br />
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Side note:<br />
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I'm fighting a gnarly cold right now, so my apologies for not being more active on my blog and other social media. I'll be alive and kicking hopefully in the next couple of days :) with more content, news, and other exciting stuff for you, my fabulous readers!<br />
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<br />Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-24368044888855321792013-07-18T17:57:00.003-07:002013-07-18T17:57:53.837-07:00BOUND TO HIM: THE BILLIONAIRE'S BECK AND CALL, BOOK TWO is live and .99 cents!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now the series is in complete novel form, and is .99 cents for a short time only! Get it while it's on sale!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;"><i>Sometimes you have to make a deal with the devil…</i></span><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">Isabeau is happier than ever, loving and living with Chase Drake, her husband and dominant master. But when her younger sister, Lucy, shows up at her doorstep, she knows trouble is on the horizon.</span><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">Their brother Alex is in deep again with a bad crowd, but this time, Lucy doesn't have the money to bail him out. Alex’s life is on the line if he doesn’t pay soon, but since he’s in jail, it’s up to the sisters to come to his rescue.</span><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">When Chase Drake's old friend and fellow dom, Maxwell Pierce, comes to visit, he is instantly enchanted by the beautiful, fiery Lucy Willcox. When he overhears her confessing to Isabeau that she needs money in a hurry, he offers her a job on the spot, as his personal assistant.</span><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">He’d come to Chase for a recommendation, because his personal assistants have duties that are… quite unusual. If Lucy takes the job, she'll be at his beck and call, 24/7, bound to him, and all that the job requires. But with her brother’s life in jeopardy, threatened by a dangerous mobster, she’s desperate enough to sign his contract, no matter what the small print says.</span><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">What Lucy doesn’t expect is that she’ll enjoy it… and that saving her brother may mean putting everything on the line, including her heart. </span><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><br style="line-height: 20.796875px;" /><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">Exhilarating drag races, scandalous submissive training, and an attraction so fierce it burns like fire, face little Lucy Willcox in this suspense-filled romance. You won’t want to miss the thrilling sequel to The Billionaire’s Beck and Call, from best-selling author, Delilah Fawkes!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;"><b>Happy reading!</b></span></span>Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-4664373278581250912013-07-11T00:38:00.001-07:002013-07-11T00:38:17.889-07:00BOUND TO HIM coming as a complete novel soon + A GIVEAWAY!I'm thrilled to announce that finally, BOUND TO HIM: THE BILLIONAIRE'S BECK AND CALL, BOOK TWO is coming out as a full novel (instead of the 5-part series) in the next week or two! I'm just waiting on my cover, and then it will be up ASAP :).<div>
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I'll announce here when it's available. I put that on hold while I finished book three, but of course now, hindsight is 20/20 and I realize I left some of you hanging who were waiting on the full novel version. Apologies, and thank you so much for your patience. I really appreciate it!</div>
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OH SNAP! It's a signed paperback giveaway for TIED TO HIM!</div>
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Check it out and enter on Goodreads for your chance to win a signed, paperback version of Tied to Him, mailed to you with love, from your friendly, neighborhood Delilah Fawkes ;).</div>
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Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-20681168061211765262013-07-09T16:43:00.003-07:002013-07-09T16:43:38.297-07:00Guest Posting and a Special Request!I'm lucky enough to have been invited to post on two awesome blogs today!<br />
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Please check me out over at <a href="http://www.myfictionnook.com/2013/07/insatiable-reads-tour-delilah-fawkes.html"><b>My Fiction Nook</b></a>, a lovely review blog by the sizzling Sandra, and get a look into Jackson Pierce's dark side over at <a href="http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/2013/07/giveaway-on-insatiable-reads-blog-tour.html"><b>Close Encounters with the Night Kind</b></a>, a scintillating review blog by Nikki dedicated to all things dark, paranormal and dangerously sexy!<br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">I also have a special request for my fabulous readers!</span></b><br />
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<b><i>If you've read TIED TO HIM, <u>would you mind leaving an honest review</u> on Amazon or Barnes and Noble? </i>Reviews are a huge help to indie authors like me, as well as a big help to your fellow readers!</b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQ3FGUC">Amazon</a></i></b><br />
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<b>And if you haven't read it, <i>would you like a FREE review copy? </i></b><br />
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<b>I'll hook you up in exchange for an honest review! </b><br />
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Just email me at delilahfawkes at gmail dot com, and I'll send it over as a gift for kindle, B&N, or as a PDF--your choice. It would be a major help, and I'd be very grateful.<br />
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<b>A huge THANK YOU to anyone kind enough to leave a review :). Here's me every time I get one:</b><br />
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All of your support means so much, and it's what keeps me writing stories just for you! Without my fabulous readers, I'm out of a job, so thank you for being awesome!<div>
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<b>Let me know if you'd like a review copy by email, or by leaving a way to contact you in the comments! Muchas Gracias & Danke Schoen!</b><br /><b><br /></b>
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Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-68899091565879375262013-07-05T19:08:00.001-07:002013-07-05T19:08:01.155-07:00Let's feed some kids together! <b style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tied to Him</span> </b>is a book very near and dear to my heart because of one of the issues it addresses, which is childhood hunger in America.<br />
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As a child, my parents were poor, my mother a teacher and my dad working freelance jobs that never paid much. They always struggled to pay bills and make sure there was food on the table, and it caused arguments and hardships aplenty for all of us as I grew up.<br />
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I remember one winter when the space heaters in our small home burned out in all but one bathroom, and we couldn't afford to fix them. I did my homework in that bathroom every night, squeezed in between the toilet and the sink, my back to that heater, trying to keep warm.<br />
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We'd often have meals of beans and ketchup, which I didn't know wasn't normal fare until I told my husband about it in recent years, and I remember distinctly one Thanksgiving when some people from our church stopped by with a food box for our family.<br />
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It was extra surprising for my mom, who'd actually been volunteering to drive food boxes to other homes. When we went to load up, they gave us one, and I remember the humiliation she felt, but also the relief that we'd have that food. My mother is a proud woman, so even though she didn't admit it at the time, I knew we desperately needed it. It made a big difference for our family, and we were some of the fortunate ones.<br />
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Because I always did have food, even if it was from charity, or just beans and ketchup. And I'm so, so grateful for that.<br />
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Today, 1 in 5 children in America regularly goes hungry. School programs try to help with discounted or free lunches, but so many times there just isn't enough funding, and kids fall through the cracks on the weekends and during summer vacation.<br />
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That's where this book comes in. I wanted to write something sexy and fun and exciting, but I also wanted a chance to bring this to people's attention and try to do some good together, as a community.<br />
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No matter what our politics, I know we can all agree that in the richest nation on earth, people shouldn't be going hungry, especially not children, who can't control their circumstances.<br />
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So, I propose a solution!<br />
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<b>For the next few months of summer, let's donate together to local food banks! </b><br />
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<b>Every time I post a piece of relationship or sexin' advice, I'll drop a donate button at the bottom of the post. Think of it like a tip jar--if you like the post, please consider dropping a buck or two in the donation jar, and at the end of September, I'll add it all up, and donate it to the food banks which keep our nation's families fed.</b><br />
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I'll definitely be chipping in myself and will keep everything transparent, with screenshots, etc, so we know how we're doing along the way.<br />
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I can donate it all to the Portland Food Bank, or I'd be happy to survey you guys and hit the biggest cities with a piece of the pie. Your call.<br />
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<b>What do you think?</b><br />
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<b>Do you like the idea? Would you like your city to be represented, or are you cool with an Oregon donation? Any other suggestions?</b><br />
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I consider all my readers part of my big, extended family, so don't hesitate to let me know what's on your mind :). I just know that together, we can make a difference for local kids, which makes a difference for ALL of us.<br />
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So, what do you say? Ready to get this party started?<br />
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<br />Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-11457059967196955552013-07-04T15:28:00.002-07:002013-07-04T15:28:09.342-07:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Booyah. Freedom in yo FACE!<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Try not to lose any digits, set any fires in the neighbor's yard, or black out*, and have a happy Independence Day!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">(*Aw, who are we kidding, it's a holiday. Freeeeedoooooooooom! Wooooooooooooooo!!! *FOOM!* GAH! Oh, God, my fingers... Oh, why, God... Arrrrgh..... Somebody call the hospital... need ambulence.... just.... bring the hot dogs for the ride over. And hold my beer. *cough* Freedom...)</span></b></td></tr>
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<br />Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-80875741224325496672013-07-03T19:55:00.003-07:002013-07-03T19:56:43.710-07:00Guest Posting On Belle's Book Bag Today!Hi, my lovely readers!<br />
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I'm over at <b><span style="color: purple;">Belle's Book Bag </span></b>Today--an awesome blog with lots of the hottest new romance novel reviews and new releases.<br />
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<a href="http://bellesbookbag.blogspot.com/2013/07/author1-insatiable-reads-book-tour-tied.html">Check it out HERE</a>.<br />
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I shared how you all have changed my life as an author, and how readers influenced the Billionaire's Beck and Call Series.<br />
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PLUS you can enter the <i>Insatiable Reads Summer Tour Sweepstakes</i> and have a chance to win fabulous prizes, including free books, and best of all, a Kindle Fire!<br />
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So what are you waiting for??<br />
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Enjoy, and Happy Independence Day Eve!Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-65816000557112014152013-07-02T18:19:00.000-07:002013-07-02T18:19:00.535-07:00Meet Jackson Pierce: Billionaire Bad Boy Turned Politician...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Who is Jackson Pierce?</span></b><br />
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In <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQ3FGUC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00DQ3FGUC&linkCode=as2&tag=fiwichda-20">Tied to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book Three</a></i>, we meet a new, oh-so-sexy billionaire: former bad boy turned politician, Jackson Pierce.<br />
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Where Chase Drake in <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AVZTU4G/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00AVZTU4G&linkCode=as2&tag=fiwichda-20">The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book One</a> </i>is intimidating, cool, and difficult to those around him, Jackson is outwardly very friendly and charming.<br />
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And unlike his younger brother, Maxwell, who we met in <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BRPM3U2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BRPM3U2&linkCode=as2&tag=fiwichda-20">Bound to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book Two</a></i>, whose fiery, impulsive nature got him into trouble, Jackson is all about using his head.<br />
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<b>But despite seeming like he's got it all together... Jackson Pierce is a man with a secret.</b><br />
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Because when he lets his mask fall, what lies beneath would ruin his golden boy act for good. He's more than wild, he's downright feral, a predator whose aggressive lovemaking is matched only by the filth that comes out of his mouth in the heat of passion.<br />
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Now that the media's caught wind of his past as a dominant in a BDSM club, he's only got one thing on his mind--how can he hide his sexual nature, the part of himself that shames and alarms him, before his political aspirations are ruined?<br />
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Because on top of it all, Jackson Pierce cares about the community--about doing lasting good. If he's not elected, school programs will be cut and kids will go hungry.<br />
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When his campaign manager suggests a marriage of convenience to a local charity worker to clean up his image, he jumps at the chance.<br />
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<b>But what Jackson Pierce doesn't know is that some things are out of his control... especially when it comes to matters of the heart.</b><br />
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“It’s effortless with you,” he said. He looked past
me, his eyes distant. “With the women I’ve seen, it was always… different.
Harder.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Even with the women at the club?”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
He stiffened beside me, and immediately I
regretted my words. After all, this was what he was desperately trying to cover
up. His past. His scandalous affairs and unusual appetites.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“I’m sorry, Jackson. Forget I asked.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
He looked at me for a long while, his eyes thoughtful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“I think that’s why I went to the club in the
first place. With the women there, it was uncomplicated. No emotion, no
attachments, no dates or detail work. It was simple.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
I looked down at our hands, still entwined, not
knowing how to respond. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“Seems you do well with fake girlfriends,” I
finally said. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
I laughed nervously.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“That’s different. You’re different.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“It’s just the other side of the same coin, isn’t
it? Passion without a relationship, or a relationship without passion…”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
What was wrong with me? Why couldn’t I just shut
up already?<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
Jackson looked at me again, his brow furrowed.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“I wanted to make you happy tonight.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“I…” <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“Don’t you see, Rose?” <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
His voice was low and dangerous. He leaned forward
and ran his thumb over my cheek, his touch electric.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“I didn’t have to. I know what this is, but I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">needed</i> to make you happy tonight.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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He was so close now, I worried he could hear the
frantic beating of my heart. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“What are you doing to me?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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His hand moved down to my neck, his fingers
trailing down my skin. I whimpered, looking into those dark eyes of his, his
words echoing my own thoughts. What were we doing? What was this attraction
that was so hard to resist, despite our best intentions? <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
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His fingers wrapped in my hair, and he tilted my
head back roughly. I gasped. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“What are you fucking doing to me?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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His voice was rough, raw, his eyes glinting like a
predator’s. Before I could say anything, his lips were on my neck, his tongue
tasting me, making my whole body quake. He held me captive, but I didn’t want
to escape. When his hand snuck up my thigh beneath the hem of my dress, I
groaned, my body already wet for him.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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My restraint was gone, left back on the dance
floor of the bar, and I reached for him, running my hands up his chest, loving
the feel of his hard muscles beneath my fingers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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He growled in my ear.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“I want you, Rose.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I whimpered as his hand crept higher. His fingers
brushed my panties, making me squirm against the leather upholstery. His mouth
met mine, his teeth rasping over my lips. He bit down, and I moaned. <o:p></o:p></div>
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He rubbed me, teasing me through the thin cotton
covering my sex, rubbing my folds in a way that made me pant as he held me
fast, his hand still fisted in my hair. I needed to touch him back, to please
him. I reached down and felt him, hard as steel beneath his slacks. His
erection twitched against me, and he exhaled.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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The car rolled to a stop. Jackson sat back,
breathing hard, and adjusted himself just as we heard the driver’s door slam
shut. I patted my hair down and jerked down on the hem of my skirt. My door
opened, and the driver smiled at us. His eyes landed on the ring, and his face
lit up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Are congratulations in order, Mr. Pierce?”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“Yes, Matthew. You’re looking at my gorgeous
fiancée.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Well done, both of you,” he said, helping me out
of the car, then wringing my hand. “What wonderful news.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
Mr. Pierce shut the door behind him, and took my
arm. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“Thank you very much, but if you’ll excuse us…”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“Of course, Sir! Have a good rest of your night.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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The driver gave us a wink and a grin before
Jackson rushed me into the house, breezing past the butler with a curt “Good
evening,” and ushering me up the stairs like we were escaping a fire.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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At the landing, he scooped me up, and I shrieked
as he threw me over his shoulder. Once in the master suite, he slammed the door
and pressed my back against it, pinning me with his arms. The look on his face,
bald, animal lust, was almost frightening, especially compared to his usual,
public calm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
“Tell me you want this.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle">
<br /></div>
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I panted, my whole body a live wire, thrumming in
anticipation over giving myself to him. Of giving up control, just one more
time, and letting myself submit. To him, to my own desire… Just for one more night
before sanity set in once more.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Yes,” I breathed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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That was all it took. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>Stay tuned this week for more exciting sneak peaks, giveaways, and so much more!</i></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Tell me: Do you think men with a dark side are sexier? Why or what not?</span></b>Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-89015645065662215122013-07-01T14:45:00.001-07:002013-07-02T18:56:20.642-07:00New Release: TIED TO HIM: THE BILLIONAIRE'S BECK AND CALL, BOOK THREE is live!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z-4ZvbSotPA/UdH2pAOkJKI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/C75Zs67EHA8/s1600/Tied+to+Him+ebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z-4ZvbSotPA/UdH2pAOkJKI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/C75Zs67EHA8/s320/Tied+to+Him+ebook.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>
<b>I'm ecstatic to announce, that TIED TO HIM: THE BILLIONAIRE'S BECK AND CALL, BOOK THREE is now live in the following stores:</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQ3FGUC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00DQ3FGUC&linkCode=as2&tag=fiwichda-20"><span style="font-size: large;">Amazon</span></a></b><br />
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This is the <i>complete </i>novel all in one package, thanks to YOU, my smart, sexy readers, telling me how you wanted it. You spoke, and I listened. It's a beautiful thing!<br />
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<b>The Description:</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: white;">Jackson Pierce is a man with a secret...</b><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Becoming Governor isn't in the cards for billionaire and former D.A. Jackson Pierce unless he can squelch the unsavory rumors flying around. He's not ashamed of his bad boy past being a dominant at a BDSM club, but he knows the revelation could ruin his political career before it even begins.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">He's skeptical of his campaign advisor's idea--find a do-gooder wife to give him a more respectable image--until he meets Rose Turner, a former foster kid working in a local community center. Compassionate, feisty and passionate about helping troubled youth, she's perfect for his needs. But as they get to know one another, his feelings for her grow all too real. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Rose Turner can't take another heartbreak, not after being abandoned by everyone she ever loved. When she accepts Jackson's proposal, she vows to keep her distance, but the more she gets to know him, the more she wants to let him in. But trust doesn't come easy--if he wants it, he'll have to earn it. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">As the two draw closer, threats roll in: if Jackson doesn't flip on education reform, a blackmailer will expose the fake marriage, ruining his career and tarnishing Rose's reputation. But if he gives in, funding for the community center will be cut, and Rose's kids will lose it all. With everything on the line, he must make an impossible decision as the clock runs down. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">What's a man of principle to do when everything he believes in falls apart?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>And a sizzling excerpt, just for you!</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><br /></b></span></span>
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When he kissed me, my world stopped turning. Time
froze, and I lost myself, my worry, my sorrow, my doubt running off me like
rainwater as his lips met mine, his hands wrapping in my hair, pulling me to
him. He tasted like sweet wine, his mouth soft and hot and urgent, his chin
dusted with new stubble, rough and masculine against my skin.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I parted my lips, my heart thudding in my chest,
my mind a blank, all of my sadness flying away as quickly as it came, memories
fleeting against the strength of this moment. Against the strength of his arms,
holding me tight.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Popcorn tumbled to the floor as we came together,
our bodies pressing close as he tugged me onto his lap, the throw pillow
falling off to the side. I wrapped my arms around his neck, breathless, feeling
like I was drowning in him, but refusing to come up for air. I dug my fingers
into his short hair, nails scraping his scalp, loving the way our hearts beat
together, our breathing now thick. Heavy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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He groaned and ran his tongue over my bottom lip,
making me shiver. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I felt his arousal beneath me and gasped. A voice
deep inside my mind whispered <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This is
wrong! You’re going to get hurt, Rose! </i>but I couldn’t stop the energy
between us. And what’s more, I didn’t want to. I was swept away on a current of
impulsivity, of lust and heat. And something more… <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jackson was like me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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He understood what so many couldn’t. From the look
on his face, I knew what he’d implied, but didn’t have to say. He felt like as
much of an orphan as I was. Even though he had everything money could buy, he
didn’t have what he wanted most. Someone who loved him unconditionally.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pain and pleasure came together as we shared a
breath, our kisses now desperate and rough. His teeth scraped my lip, and it
was my turn to join my tongue with his, to taste him, to let myself explore
him, his scent filling my nostrils, the feel of his mouth on mine more
intoxicating than any wine. <o:p></o:p></div>
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He pressed me back onto the cushions and moved
over me, his lips on my neck now, hot and wet, making me moan with each touch,
each delicious sensation. He pressed his body between my thighs, his stiffness rubbing
against me now, the cotton and silk between us feeling like nothing as his heat
covered me. I wriggled beneath him, grinding against him, sighing wantonly as my
core ached, pulsing with need, tingling with pleasure, the friction making me wild
for him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I wanted more.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I tugged on the bottom of his t-shirt, and he sat
up, yanking it up over his head. He paused for a moment, panting, his dark eyes
animalistic, hungry, almost frightening in the dim light. I’d never seen him
like this, so out of control, and the sight of his gorgeous, muscular body, tanned
and fit, made me want to give up my control as well. To release my fear and
doubt and give myself fully to this moment with him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Just for one night. Just for one night, I would do
the wrong thing without second guessing myself. Without guilt. Without worry
about what the future may hold.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-33456016190687890432013-06-26T17:11:00.003-07:002013-06-26T17:11:28.595-07:00Mark Your Calendars! TIED TO HIM: THE BILLIONAIRE'S BECK AND CALL, BOOK 3 Comes Out July 1st!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You know you want it. And Delilah's the one to give it to ya!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">
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<b>How awesome is today??</b><br />
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First, we have a historic supreme court ruling making it possible for people to marry who they love in so many great states, and now, I have exciting news to share!<br />
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<b>The wait is almost over!</b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Tied to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book Three </span>comes out JULY 1st!</i></b><br />
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I'm taking part in an exciting, titillating, REWARDING Summer fun-fest called <b><i>The Insatiable Reads Book Tour!</i></b><br />
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27 of the HOTTEST authors, including yours truly, will be hopping all over the net, giving away delicious prizes, books, and all kinds of goodies as well as teasing you with smoking excerpts of this summer's most sizzling new romance!<br />
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<b>We're even giving away a KINDLE FIRE to one lucky reader! </b>(Get it... cause we're hot, Summer's hot... it's a whole thing, and I LOVE IT!)<br />
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<b>So stay tuned for details this week of when, where, and how YOU can win!</b><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">In the meantime, here's a little teaser of what's to come July 1st from <b><i>Tied to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book Three:</i></b></span><br />
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<b>The proposal that started it all...</b></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div>
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She turned to me and raised an eyebrow, but I
thought I saw the hint of a smile in her eyes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">There it is.
Pride in what she does. She knows she’s good.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br /></i></div>
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“These kids will eat anything,” she said. “They’re
teenagers.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Yeah, but kids are picky. They might eat it
because they have to, but from the looks on their faces tonight, your food is
something special. You go all out.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She did smile, then, a softness coming over her
making her look delicate and feminine, despite the firm muscles I could see on
her arms and the tall, fit build of her body. She was used to working hard, and
it showed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Beautiful</i>,
I thought. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">She really is different than
other women I’ve met. There’s something about her I can’t quite put my finger
on…<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br /></i></div>
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“Like I said earlier, I get to experiment on them
is all. I find a new recipe, or I throw some stuff together at home, and I want
to share it. They get enough of the regular cafeteria stuff like sandwiches and
chicken nuggets, so I figure why not, right? Like Paul Prudhomme said, ‘You
don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.’ Oh…”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She stopped short, looking at me with wide eyes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“I didn’t mean-“<o:p></o:p></div>
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“It’s okay,” I said. I laughed at the look on her
face. “I don’t think being a billionaire is a protected class. Besides, I’m not
offended in the least.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She looked down at her sneakers and let out a
nervous laugh, then yanked her bandana down around her neck and ran her fingers
roughly through her hair. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“I’m always putting my foot in my mouth. Honestly…
I’ve never been around… someone like you before.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She looked up at me, her short hair wild and
rough, and chewed her lip in a way that made my cock stir in my pants.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Whoa, there…
Where did that come from?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br /></i></div>
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“You make me nervous,” she said.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I cleared my throat and tugged my apron strings a
little looser. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Just because I’m running for office doesn’t mean
I’m not a regular guy.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She crossed her arms and smirked at me now, one
hip thrust sideways in a way that displayed exactly what she thought of that
statement.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Mm hmm. You’re just a regular ol’ billionaire who
just happened to have a star career as a D.A. and are now trying to run my
state. No biggie, right? Just one of the guys.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Exactly,” I said. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I chuckled at the look on her face. She was
something else, indeed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Seriously, though, Rose… I know you can cook, and
I see how much you love helping here, but how do you afford it? Is that rude to
ask?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She straightened up and stared at me, her jaw
clenching for the space of a heartbeat.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“I have a job. This place is important, so I make
it happen, okay? I’m good… We’re good.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I licked my bottom lip, and noticed her eyes flick
down to my mouth, then back up again, meeting my gaze. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“I’m not saying you’re not making it happen. I’m
just wondering… Would you be interested in another job? A much, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">much</i>, better paying one than your
current employment?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“How do you know it’s better paying? You don’t
even know what I do.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She was getting angry, and I could tell she was starting
to view me as an outsider again. An intruder in her world. I had to talk fast,
or I wouldn’t have a chance to convince her of what I needed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“How does five million dollars for a year of work
sound?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She raised a finger, her mouth already forming an
argument, when she froze, mid-motion. Her eyes widened until I thought they
might fall out, and her mouth worked, as if trying to speak, but her brain
wouldn’t provide the words.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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It would have been funny, if my political career
didn’t hinge on this one moment. This one woman.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“A problem just popped up for me,” I said, “and I
need your help to make it go away. I probably should have asked this first,
but, are you currently seeing anyone?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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That seemed to snap her out of it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She reeled back until her butt hit the counter behind
her, her eyebrow raising incredulously.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“What?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Well, the job would be highly unusual, and I’d
need you to keep things absolutely confidential during the year you work for
me. I also can’t have you seeing anyone, or you won’t be right for this
position.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“I… <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">What?</i>”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Rose, I can’t tell you more details until I know
you’re interested. I can’t disclose my problem to just anyone. I need you to
sign a confidentiality agreement before I can tell you about what you’d be
doing if you accept my job offer.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“But… did you say <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">million</i>?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Five million dollars. For one year working for
me. It can all be yours, Rose, along with an unrestricted spending allowance
during that year, lodging, health care—the whole enchilada. I will take excellent
care of you.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I moved closer, and she didn’t flinch away. I put
my hands on her shoulders. This close, I could smell the soft scent of her
shampoo, something fruity and sensual. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“If you take this job, Rose,” I said, “You can do
anything you’d like for the rest of you life with the right financial planning.
You can make feeding these kids a full time job and live off the interest.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She looked up into my eyes, her breathing shallow,
and I could see her trying to take this all in. What must this be like for her?
A stranger offering her more money than she could ever make in a hundred years
at a high-paying management job. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Life-changing money. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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It was funny to think that an amount like this
could simultaneously be so huge and so small, depending on who you are. I spent
five million on a vacation home in Bora Bora smaller than the east wing of my estate
here. I realized now I’ve only been there once. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I’d almost forgotten I owned it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“What do you say? Are you willing to hear more?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She opened her mouth, then closed it again, squeezing
her eyes shut like she was harnessing her chi. She finally opened them and
nodded. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Excellent! I can have the confidentiality
agreement drawn up immediately. Are you available tomorrow evening to meet?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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She nodded again, and a small squeak left her
lips. I smiled and ran my hands over her shoulders. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Good. Let me have your address, and I’ll send a
car for you at 7:00 p.m. We can discuss business over dinner.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I handed her my cell phone and she plugged in her
information with trembling hands. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Thank you,” I said. “I appreciate you hearing me
out.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I walked toward the back door, when I heard her
release the breath she’d been holding. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Wait.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I turned back. She had her hand on her hip again,
her chin held high.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Why me?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I grinned and put my hand on the door handle.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Because you’re perfect.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>Are you guys excited for Book Three in the Beck and Call Series? </i></b><br />
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<b><i>I think it's the best one yet, full of intense emotions, suspense, and a romance that will take your breath away! I can't wait until July 1st to share it with you!</i></b>Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-61429233486170301222013-06-18T18:46:00.002-07:002013-06-18T18:53:36.030-07:00Fawkesy Lady Relationship Tip: Are You Both Speaking the Same Language?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: purple;">People always say that communication is the most important thing</span></b> in maintaining a healthy, fulfilling relationship, <b><span style="color: purple;">and I totally agree.</span></b><br />
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But have you ever felt like you're pouring your heart out to your partner, and <u>they're just not getting it</u>?<br />
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You tell him or her exactly how you feel, you're honest, and you're clear, but somehow you feel like your partner isn't listening. Is being dense. Isn't picking up what you're putting down.<br />
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Well, recently, after spending several months now working from home with my husband (ha!) that there may be another issue at play.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Are you sure you're both speaking the same language?</span></b><br />
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<b>Yes, Delilah, you say. Duh. We're both literally speaking English. What the hell are you talking about?</b><br />
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Well, I'll tell you.<br />
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<b>Recently, my husband and I discovered that because of two factors in our lives, we actually had different levels of meaning for the SAME goddamn words, which caused a lot of unnecessary bickering.</b><br />
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<b>These factors are:</b><br />
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<b>A. Our upbringings</b><br />
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<b>B. The limited nature of the English language</b><br />
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Let me explain further.<br />
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I was raised in a very strict, fundamental Christian family (I can hear you all laughing over there, but it's true) who talked about things in very black and white terms when using certain words because of the Biblical connotations of those words.<br />
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<b>Here are some of my family's definitions for basic words that come up in a regular marital disagreement:</b><br />
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<b>JUDGEMENT: </b>"When you are JUDGED, you are judged by GOD as in the hammer drops and you are deemed GUILTY of a horrible CRIME."<br />
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<b>WRONG: </b>"You are morally wrong and therefore will be JUDGED by GOD."<br />
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<b>FIGHTING: </b>"If you're disagreeing loudly, it's not a fight, because fighting means you're hating, and hating is a sin. It's only fighting if you're absolutely out of your mind, screaming mad. Everything else is just a rational discussion about a passionate topic. Don't get your panties in a bunch about those kinds of disagreements."<br />
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<b>ANGRY: </b>"If you're irritated, you're not angry. Angry is reserved for righteous, godly anger (like Jesus in the temple), and fighting, out-of-your-mind anger. There is no in between."<br />
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My husband, however, was raised by a non-believer and a Buddhist, so his definitions were drastically different to words we both thought were <u>objectively defined.</u><br />
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<b>His family's definition of the same words:</b><br />
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<b>JUDGEMENT: </b>"If I'm judging you, it means I think what you did is weird or kind of messed up, but it's cool. It doesn't change my opinion of you as a person or mean I dislike you because of it."<br />
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<b>WRONG: </b>"I think that's wrong. We should totally look this up and see who's right." Alternative definiton: "Haha, that's so wrong!" *laughs*<br />
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<b>FIGHTING: </b>"We're disagreeing, therefore we are having a fight. I hate fighting. All disagreements are terrible, and I treat them all equally like we're having a screaming fit even when we're just debating an issue."<br />
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<b>ANGRY: </b>"I'm irritated, which is a form of anger. And I'm angry, which is more than irritated. And I'm enraged, which is higher than both, and... I quit."<br />
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<b>As you can see, we had vastly different ideas of what the "real" definitions of simple English words meant, which caused confusion and strife.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well, I am. Wait... stop crying. Oh, God... WHAT'S HAPPENING?!<br />
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Yeaaaah. As you can see, two different definitions of the same word = unnecessary problems.<br />
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<b>The second factor that makes this happen is this: <span style="font-size: large;">English Sucks.</span></b><br />
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Now, before you get all defensive about this, hear me out.<br />
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Check out these sweet, sweet phrases and words that other languages have to convey meaning that we DON'T have:<br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Litost</span> (Czech): "A state of torment created by the sudden sight of one's own misery."</b><br />
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(Whoa. That's... a really specific and deep emotion. Damn, guys.)<br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Kokoro No Gaze</span> (Japanese): "Literally means 'my soul has a cold,' and means mild blues, or a state of day-to-day slight depression."</b><br />
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(Oh, well, okay. We've all felt that way before, and I'm glad to know it's not that soul-crushing Litost shit from above. You're just down.)<br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Greng-Jai </span>(Thai): "That uncomfortable feeling you get when you don't want someone to do something for you because it would be a pain for them."</b><br />
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(Oh, you're offering to go to Starbucks just because I said I wanted some caffeine, Hon? That's really sweet, but... uh... I feel weird.. but you're being nice, so... BLARGH.)<br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Aswium </span>(Korean): "That mingling dissatisfied, wistful, regretful, frustrated, sad feeling you get when you fail a test by 1 point or had a meal you were really looking forward to and it wasn't as good as you'd hoped."</b><br />
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(Now I have a word for when I try a new expensive wine on my birthday and it's not as good as my cheap-o favorite brand. Wha whaaaaaa.)<br />
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By now, I'm sure you've sensed a pattern. These are all simple words or phrases to communicate different shades of "I feel kinda crappy and stuff." In English, we'd have to have a whole discussion to explain the severity of our feelings, and if we use words with our partner like "Depressed," "Bummed," or "Sad," they may think we're <b>Litost</b> when we're really just <b>Aswium</b>.<br />
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And all because of our limited language.<br />
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<b>So how do we fix this? </b><br />
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<b>How do we make sure our partners know what the heck we mean when we say we're angry or sad or frustrated or fighting? How do we know we're not just having stupid fights over nothing?</b><br />
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(In Yiddish they call such a fight a <b>"Shamozzle."</b>)<br />
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Well, here are my suggestions, from one who's been there:<br />
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<li><span style="color: purple;"><b>If you're always fighting about the same topic, ask one another what level of *weight* they give to the emotion words in that topic</b>.</span> Ex: If your partner is always saying they are annoyed when you leave your socks out, figure out if they're actually annoyed, or if by "annoyed" they mean "disrespected," "neglected," "angry," etc. Drill down to find out if their meaning matches yours.</li>
<li><b><span style="color: purple;">Why wait for an argument? Talk about the big ones before you fight:</span></b></li>
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<li>What does "frustrated" look like for them? What words do they use to express anger on a scale of 1-10? Dial in what words you use with one another to express how mad, sad, happy you are with things you discuss. </li>
<li>How do they feel about "fighting" in general? Do they think it's a debate when you think you're brawling? Dial that in, too.</li>
<li>Once you figure out what words mean what level of weight for both of you, WRITE THEM DOWN. </li>
<li>Keep that little notebook or list of your words handy, so if you do find yourself butting heads later, whip it out and make sure you use the words you agreed upon so you are both on the same page.</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: purple;">Practice!</span></b> Even if you follow the steps above, this kind of aligning of definitions won't happen overnight. Practice together, until your new, improved way of communicating just becomes muscle memory. Don't get discouraged, and encourage one another. Your goal is to reduce friction, which is win/win for everyone!</li>
<li><b style="color: purple;">Don't knock it till you've tried it. </b>Seriously. I know analyzing stuff like this might make you feel like you have autism or something, but it's a rational solution for an irrational problem. You're not exactly understanding one another better by not talking about it, right? A little awkwardness while you sort it out is endlessly better than 50 years of bitching at one another for no reason.</li>
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So, remember, using what we've got (English) is far from objective, and we can talk past one another without even stopping to think about what the underlying problem could be.</div>
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Don't get discouraged if you have a brief Shamozzle after you work on this. It's process, but I guarantee it will make your communication better, and your relationship stronger.</div>
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After all, what's better than a partner who <b>gets </b>you like no one else does? It's the best feeling in the world, and it's what binds you together as lovers and as team-members, helping one another through life. </div>
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<b><span style="color: purple;">What's the word you get tripped up on the most with your partner? Ever had this happen before? Share your war stories in the comments below! :)</span></b></div>
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<b><br /></b>Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-65526255933999411952013-06-14T18:58:00.005-07:002013-06-14T18:58:48.994-07:00Celebrate PRIDE Week! Easy things YOU can do to show support for PRIDE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>It's that time again!</b><br />
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<b>Time to get out our rainbow paraphernalia and lend our support to friends and family who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or something in between. It's PRIDE WEEK!</b><br />
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<b>I hear you asking:</b><br />
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But what if I don't have time to go to my nearest urban area and walk in the parade?<br />
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What if I'm allergic to glitter?<br />
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What if I don't dance and/or hate crowds due to crippling social anxiety?<br />
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What if I'm not ready to fully come out of the closet as an LGBT ally? I mean, what if my pastor sees me, man?<br />
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<b>Fear not!</b><br />
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<b>Delilah Fawkes has some easy, convenient, and dare I say FUN ways to show your support for pride week:</b><br />
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<li><b>Donate some money to The Human Rights Campaign by <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/hrc/site/Donation2?idb=1469486866&df_id=10742&10742.donation=form1&JServSessionIdr004=1nkzgyflm3.app341a#__utma=149406063.539063372.1371260255.1371260255.1371260255.1&__utmb=149406063.1.10.1371260255&__utmc=149406063&__utmx=-&__utmz=149406063.1371260255.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=(not%20provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=4519987">clicking here</a>! </b>They're a great organization working for equal rights and ending discrimination for gay, lesbian, bi and transgendered people, including ending bullying in schools.</li>
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<span style="text-align: center;">You can even support them by buying cool stuff, like this super cute LOVE EQUAL bracelet! They have a lot of inexpensive items that make great gifts, and 100% of merchandise proceeds goes to helping the Human Rights Campaign. Win/win!</span><br />
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<b>Seriously, it has lines like this:</b></div>
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<i>"It gets better! One day you'll look back, and you won't give a fuck... When you're swimmin' through your Pussy Vault like Scrooge Fuckin' McDuck."</i><b> Pure Shakespeare. </b></div>
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Just try to watch this and NOT hum along to it for the rest of the day, I dare you. </div>
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Share this awesome video on your Facebook or Twitter and pass along the message to kids who are victims of bullying, that it really will get better.</div>
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<li><b>Give a shout out to your favorite LGBT celebrity! </b></li>
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I'm pretty sure you could throw a stick in Hollywood and hit about six LGBT peeps, so it shouldn't be difficult. </div>
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I mean, come ON. Don't we all at least have a soft spot for George Takai?</div>
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<br />Tweet, Facebook, Pinterest, etc, a note of appreciation, and show your solidarity!<br /><div>
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These are just a few easy ideas to get you started :). Go celebrate however you please!<br />
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Hug that person in your life who you know is LGBT, or maybe even just change your profile pic to a rainbow flag this week. Donate, volunteer, or go dance in the streets and show you are a person who cares about human rights, and is on the right side of history.<br />
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It's good to be a loving human being. I think we can all get behind that :). Especially us hopeless romantics.<br />
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<b>Happy Pride to all of my fabulous readers!</b><br />
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Tell me--are you doing anything for Pride Week, or have you already done something awesome? Leave it in the comments and give other folks ideas!<br />
<b><br /></b>Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-79858349962654020602013-06-01T17:41:00.001-07:002013-06-01T17:41:04.214-07:00Fawkesy Lady Sex Tip Series, Part 2: Putting Stuff in Your Butt is Awesome (if it's the RIGHT stuff!)Since we've been debunking myths about the rarely-talked-about-but-totally-fun act of anal lovin', we've discussed how to relax into it and make sure you have a good experience.<br />
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But now let's debunk the evil twin of the "it hurts" myth:<br />
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<b><u>Myth #2</u>: You can put ANYTHING up there!</b></div>
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<b>Yeaaaaah.</b><br />
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I have some friends who are paramedics and you would be shocked to hear just how many stories they have about people putting weird things up their butts. And then having to go to the hospital... because that's a really, really BAD idea.<br />
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<b>It was a million to one shot, Doc! A million to one...</b><br />
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So this is my brief bit of advice for all of you out there, hopefully not that you need it:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do not put anything in your butt that is not one of the following:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Human fingers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Human penises</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. A sex toy *specifically designed* either for anal play or shaped like a human penis.</span><br />
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I know, I know, you may be thinking. Geez, why on earth do you need to spell it out, Delilah? Don't you think I know how to engage in sweet backdoor sexin's?<br />
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Welp, I respond. You'd really be surprised.<br />
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And even if you're following the list above, make sure to always remember your <a href="http://delilahfawkes.blogspot.com/2013/05/fawkesy-lady-sex-tip-series-part-1.html">Three P's of Anal</a> to make sure everyone's having a sexy, safe time.<br />
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-Patience<br />
-Preparation<br />
-Puttin' some lube on it<br />
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<b>So enjoy! Have fun! Be not afraid!</b><br />
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BUT... make sure what's going into your ass is designed to be up there. I don't want to see any of you guys on an episode of Rescue 911.<br />
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<br />Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-3890653901282580032013-05-20T18:33:00.003-07:002013-05-20T18:33:38.918-07:00The People Have Spoken! The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book 3 Results...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>I'm happy to announce that because of your votes, I am officially trying something new with Book 3 in The Billionaire's Beck and Call Series!</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By a whopping 77%, YOU let me know you'd love to read it as a full novel, even if it meant waiting a bit longer :).</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">Your wish is my command!</span></b><br />
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<i><b>Tied to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book 3 </b></i>will be released as a COMPLETE novel by June 31st, 2013.<br />
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You'll be able to sit down and read it cover to cover in one go, instead of waiting for me to hurry up with the next installment ;)!<br />
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My promise to you is that this is a <u>guaranteed deadline</u>. You'll be able to download Tied to Him and have it steaming up your e-reader by the end of this June! Stay tuned for more details, as there will definitely be some goodies to celebrate its release.<br />
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To be perfectly honest, I was nervous about doing it all at once because I didn't want to disappoint those who enjoyed the first one as a serialized story, so I just kept it rolling with Bound to Him.<br />
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THANK YOU for letting me know what you prefer :). I strive to give you the very best, luxury romance experience, and knowing what makes you happy is invaluable to me!<br />
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So, get ready...<br />
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It's less than 6 weeks until the next sizzling hot billionaire romance from Delilah Fawkes!<br />
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<b><br /></b>Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-24799574008207220812013-05-15T18:06:00.000-07:002013-05-15T18:06:05.850-07:00You Tell Me: Beck and Call Book 3 As a Serial, Or Wait for the Full Novel?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>My goal as an author has always been to provide the absolute BEST romance experience to you, my fabulous readers!</b><br />
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<b>But right now I need YOUR feedback on what you'd love from me with <i>Tied to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book 3.</i></b><br />
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Writing it now I'm realizing that this first installment is going on way longer than usual, because to tell this story right, it needs more of a lead-up to the sweet, sweet lovin', and I hate to release a part of a story without the fun bits ;)...<br />
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So, I'm at a crossroads, and I need your help with the following question!<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>How Do You Want It?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Tied to Him as a serial, per usual, or...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Me to write my buns off and release the WHOLE BOOK all at once by mid-June at the latest?</span><br />
<br />Thank you so much for voting!<br />
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I aim to please, giving you the best romance experience every time, and your voice helps me do it right!<script language="javascript" src="http://www.blogpoll.com/poll/view_Poll.php?type=java&poll_id=217507"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.blogpoll.com">Free Blog Poll</a></noscript>Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-12412291385888368182013-05-13T19:47:00.000-07:002013-05-13T19:47:09.901-07:00Fawkesy Lady Sex Tip Series, Part 1: Putting Stuff in Your Butt is Awesome!<br />
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This week, I'd like to bring you a mini sex tip series on <b>Butt Stuff: The Sex Act Everyone's Curious About, but is Too Embarrassed to Ask!</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Part One: Kicking Butt Sex Myths's Asses!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Myth # 1: It <u>Always</u> Hurts</span></div>
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We've all heard this, but how true is it, really? </div>
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If you've never plugged your tertiary love hole, you've probably imagined nightmare scenarios where you writhe in virginal agony the second a penis comes anywhere near your exclusive back alley nightclub. In this mental analogy, you think of your sphincter as the scary back-door bouncer, aggressively trying to keep Mr. Penis out, because he is NOT on the VIP list. A struggle ensues and everyone ends the night embarrassed, bruised and not a little disturbed.</div>
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<b>This is not how things should go down. </b></div>
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<b>Ever.</b></div>
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The key to successful backdoor lovin'? Just remember your three P's!</div>
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<li>Patience</li>
<li>Preparation</li>
<li>Puttin' some lube on it!</li>
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You need patience from yourself and your partner to make sure you don't RUSH, the first time, or forever after. Patience is writing your partner's name on the VIP list, so he has an easier time getting into the A Club. Without it, you'll both be frustrated. Take your time, and make sure you're hot, ready, and relaxed.</div>
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<b>Relaxing</b> is the most important thing, and no one can relax while they rush! I'm pretty sure that defies physics. So take it slow, and make sure your breathing is steady, you're turned on and warm, and you trust your partner to take their time entering you.</div>
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Patience always pays off! (Well... at least when it comes to sweet, sweet anal.)</div>
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Not only do you want to make sure your body is ready, you want to do some basic stuff so things don't go from fun to funky. BUT, there's no need to overdo it :). </div>
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<b>-Go to the bathroom first to make sure everything's clear. </b></div>
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Sex is just one of those things. Gross, hilarious stuff happens once in a while, and there's nothing you can do about it. Fluids go flying, somebody farts, or your partner yells "GET OFF, GET OFF!" because their Jaegermeister is coming back up. Things happen, but they are the exception. Laugh about them when they do, and relax the rest of the time. It's all good.</div>
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If this freaks you out, though, condoms are always great. Just make sure you get one that's lubricated, or use a lubricant that won't eat through latex. Then, clean up is no problem in case of the rare mess. Whichever makes you comfortable and relaxed :).</div>
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Either alone or with your partner, practice stretching yourself so you'll be ready when it's Business Time. This will not only help you be more relaxed because you know roughly how it will feel, but you'll be better able to accept your partner.</div>
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First gently probe at your entrance, then when you can, slip a lubricated fingertip in. When that feels comfortable, work it in and out, and focus on the sensation, relaxing as you stretch, exploring your body. Add another finger when you feel ready and repeat. </div>
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<b>Lube: Don't leave home without it! </b>And definitely don't go there with anal play without it. </div>
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There's ALWAYS time for lube!</div>
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Lube is X factor that seals the deal on making anal enjoyable versus painful. Sure, you CAN have anal using only spit or, I don't know, <i>dreams</i>, for lubrication, but getting inside will be harder on both you and your partner, it will be more difficult to relax (the most important thing!), plus it can chafe you both where you least want to be chafe.</div>
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So why not slow your roll long enough to put on some delightful lube? You'd be crazy not to!</div>
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I enjoy good, ol' fashioned KY for this because it comes in a gel form, so it won't run all over when you're trying to apply it. </div>
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Apply it to him, slathering him down his length and teasing the head (the first part that will encounter your tender flesh), and let him use a lubed finger to gently stretch you and get you ready, tantalizing you and warming up your engine while you take care of the necessaries. </div>
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You'll probably feel a little like you did right after you lost your virginity, but milder. Relax and breathe, and you might feel a stinging as your ring of muscle adjusts to having something stretching it. Have your partner wait while you adjust to the feel of them inside of you, then sloooowly have them start moving once the brief sting wears off, letting you adjust to that feeling as well.</div>
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After that, the fun really starts ;). </div>
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<b><i>Stay tuned this week for other myths being busted by your friendly, neighborhood Sexpert, Delilah Fawkes!</i></b></div>
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Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-81449505898678493992013-05-09T18:16:00.002-07:002013-05-09T19:37:04.988-07:00Delilah's Fawkesy Sex Tip of the Week: Know Thyself!All of this *cough* research *cough* I've done for my stories has had the added benefit of making me something of a S<b>expert</b>, and I'd love to bring my knowledge straight to YOU with a sizzling sex tip each week!<br />
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If I haven't done it myself, I've probably either watched the live action version (thanks, Internet!) or researched allll the juicy details from someone who has. You're in good hands, my lovelies!<br />
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<b>So, let the free sex tips begin!</b><br />
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Since it's our first time, I'll make sure to be gentle...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Fawkesy Ladies</i> Know How They Like It.</span></b><br />
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Know yourselves, girlfriends.<br />
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As RuPaul is fond of saying, "If you don't love yourself, how the heeeell you gonna love somebody else?"<br />
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I challenge you: <b><span style="color: magenta;">If you don't love yourself, how the HELL are you gonna get good lovin' from somebody else??</span></b><br />
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We've come a long way, baby, but in my talks with the women in my life over the years, I've learned something shocking:</div>
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<b>Some of them never fly solo, or if they do, they're ashamed to truly explore their bodies!</b></div>
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It's a pretty well known fact at this point that most women cannot achieve orgasm from penetration alone, and that you need a little extra TLC in order to get to the promised land. Whether it's from a vibrator, manual stimulation from your partner, or touching yourself while you ride the bone rollercoaster, you need something extra to get the job done.</div>
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I've found, though, that exploring your body, letting go of shame when you're alone and allowing yourself to really play and discover new things about yourself, leads to a much more satisfying (and less frustrating!) time when you're with your partner.</div>
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For example, I used to find it hard to orgasm in certain sex positions even when I was touching myself or being touched. Why? Because I'd only masturbated lying on my back, like most women do, and when there was a change of position, I was suddenly at a loss. I had no sexual muscle memory, and it was harder to get there!</div>
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Here are my tips for getting to know yourself better:</div>
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<li><b>Masturbate in different positions to find what works in each one. </b>Try kneeling doggy style, or sitting up with your thighs spread like you're on top. Have fun and teach your body to cum in each different position. Get used to where you like your hands and how to get them where they're needed!</li>
<li><b>Try a toy! </b>Play with some hands-free vibrators, or a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ALHDW1Q/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00ALHDW1Q&linkCode=as2&tag=fiwichda-20">couples vibrator</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=fiwichda-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00ALHDW1Q" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. If you enjoy a sexy vibration, there are options that allow you to play alone, and share the fun later with your partner!</li>
<li><b>Touch your whole body. </b>Each woman is different and has different erogenous zones. Suck on your finger--seriously! Sometimes having something in your mouth makes things more fun. Try pinching and rolling your nipples with one hand while you touch yourself with the other. Try touching your anus. Caress your inner thighs. Find out which parts of you feel oh-so-good and add to the experience. </li>
<li><b>Don't be shy! </b>Tell your partner what you learned about yourself. If you show them what you like, I guarantee it will spice things up when it's time to get down.</li>
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Update: I have officially convinced one woman to masturbate tonight.<br />
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My work here is done.</div>
Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-59494040838593559272013-05-08T17:36:00.000-07:002013-05-08T17:36:18.622-07:00Relationship Tip: The Secret to Catching YOUR Alpha Male!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're like me, you've probably asked this question when reading your favorite romance novel:<br />
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<b>"How the HELL are all these Plain Janes landing these rich, hot alpha males?!"</b><br />
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I mean, how realistic is it really?<br />
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The only women in REAL life who can attract a sexy alpha are supermodels or celebrities...<br />
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Right?<br />
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<b>Wrong!</b><br />
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When I was writing <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AVZTU4G/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00AVZTU4G&linkCode=as2&tag=fiwichda-20">The Billionaire's Beck and Call</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=fiwichda-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00AVZTU4G" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, I thought long and hard about how a regular ol' gal like Isabeau Willcox could be a realistic partner for billionaire CEO Chase Drake.<br />
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I examined the romances I loved and the ones that made me roll my eyes, and picked out the common elements, and then looked to real life for examples to back it up.<br />
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And you know what I found out?<br />
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<b>You don't have to be Heidi Klum to catch an Alpha Male. </b><br />
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<b>You just have to be <i>AWESOME</i>.</b><br />
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Each of us has the potential to be awesome. We all have strengths and skills and interests that when developed make us so much more attractive than looks alone. When you're at your most awesome, you're at your most beautiful.<br />
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And THAT'S what makes you an amazing partner to even the sexiest man!<br />
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<b>Okay, Delilah, you say. But I'm not awesome, I'm normal. <i>What now, bitch?</i></b><br />
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To you, I call bullshit as politely as possible. You are absolutely awesome--you just have to find how YOU express your personal awesomeness.<br />
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Awesomeness comes in several flavors. Let's explore a few real-life examples!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. <u>Be Freakin' Smart</u></span></b><br />
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Big brains are awesome, and awesomeness is HOT!<br />
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The lady above is<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="color: #222222; line-height: 20px;">Anne Wojcicki, the woman who stole the heart of Google co-founder and billionaire, Sergey Brin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">So what's so awesome about Anne?</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>She's really freakin' smart. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>Anne is a biotech analyst that co-founded a website called 23andme that provides rapid DNA testing. </b>She also holds degrees from Yale and Stanford.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Pretty damn awesome, if you ask me! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Isabeau Willcox took this path to awesomeness in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AVZTU4G/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00AVZTU4G&linkCode=as2&tag=fiwichda-20">The Billionaire's Beck and Call</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=fiwichda-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00AVZTU4G" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, finding out throughout the series that even though she didn't have formal training, she was whip-smart in business and an asset to the sexy Mr. Drake. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">That head on her shoulders ain't just a hat rack!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>2. <u>Be Freakin' Funny</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">What's the fastest way to a man's heart? A sharp kitchen knife!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">*rimshot*</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">The lady on super hunk and celebrity alpha male, Eric Bana's arm, is his wife, is none other than Rebecca Gleeson, an Australian publicist and Regular Jane.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">So why is she awesome enough to see <u>this </u>every morning when she wakes up? </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>She's freakin' funny.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b><br /></b></span></span>
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>Eric said that Rebecca's been making him laugh for 15 years. </b>And not just giggling, either, but some serious, side-stitch-inducing laughter. Girlfriend means business.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Got to love someone who's incredibly fun to be around, day in and day out. A great sense of humor is a gift, and it definitely makes you glow with inner sex appeal.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I loved writing Lucy Willcox in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BRPM3U2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BRPM3U2&linkCode=as2&tag=fiwichda-20">Bound to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book 2</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=fiwichda-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00BRPM3U2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> because she's a total goofball and a little spitfire to boot. You never know what's going to come out of Lucy's mouth, a trait which definitely caught billionaire Maxwell Pierce's eye in the series.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Laugh and the world wants to bone you!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>3. <u>Be Freakin' Involved</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Being involved in a charitable cause and helping mankind isn't just good, it's AWESOME! A big heart is sexy indeed, as is a gal who's passionate and takes initiative to make the world a better place.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Meet Flavia Sampaio, long-term girlfriend of the richest man in Brazil, Eike Batista.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">So why Flavia? Okay, sure, she's gorgeous, but I'm pretty sure you can throw a stick and hit five supermodels in Brazil, so there must be more...</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>She's really freakin' involved.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>Flavia is a lawyer specializing in social work for the poor in her country.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Someone who is passionate about helping others is objectively awesome, and that's objectively sexy. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Eike Batista has power and money to be with any woman in the world, but he's with Flavia because she's freakin' AWESOME!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I am taking this road to awesomeness with the heroine of my new romance series, <b>Tied to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book 3</b>: Rose Turner. She's a former foster kid now deeply involved in serving the homeless kids in her community.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">A big heart beats a boob job any day of the week!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>Think about what makes YOU awesome, and work on that talent, that passion, or that trait that makes you special.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I've watched the movie <i>Pretty Woman </i>more times than is probably healthy, and the final scene sums up my point very well. Skip to minute 5:00 and go from there...</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br /><b>Alpha Male: </b>"So, like... what happens after I climb up this pidgeon-crap-covered fire escape and save you?"</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>Awesome Heroine:</b> "I save you right back. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 20px;">Duh. </span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 20px;">I mean, I <i>am</i> </span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 20px;">freaking awesome</span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 20px;">."</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br />And they lived happily ever after.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">My husband and I are partners, equals, and even though he's sexy and smart and funny, I save him right back every day by being just as awesome. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">What do you bring to the table? What makes YOU awesome and an irresistible, can't-live-without partner?</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">When you find that gem within yourself, the world is your oyster. You are special, worthy of a hot love affair with an equally special man, and By Gawd, he won't be able to tear himself away.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>Save him right back, and he'll be yours forever.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">So these are the kinds of posts I've been wanting to bring you forever, and I'm thrilled to have the patience to finally do it! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><b>Tell me, what do you think makes an awesome partner?</b> What do you cherish in the people who save YOU? </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!</span></span><br />
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<br />Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-76857421329173087822013-05-07T18:02:00.001-07:002013-05-07T18:02:24.314-07:00More Blogging, More Love!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey, my sexy readers!<br />
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These past couple of weeks I've been thinking a lot about doing what I've always wanted with this blog: bringing YOU more romance, more sexy fun, and most importantly, getting to know you better each day.<br />
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So why the heck haven't I been doing it?<br />
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Welp... it's a long story, but the short version is, I just realized I have ADHD! Turns out, most writers and creative types do.<br />
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Go figure.<br />
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(The crazy eyes in the writer pin up over here are all too accurate...)<br />
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But the beautiful thing about knowing is that now I'm working on the troublesome bits (not blogging, being disorganized, and releasing stories later than I promise), and harnessing the good (having an awesome, fast, sexy brain!).<br />
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Yes, Delilah's on drugs to help her focus, and she doesn't care who knows it!<br />
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But the part that's awesome for YOU, my darling readers is that you can not only expect more consistency from me in terms of accurate release dates (Thank God, Delilah. I Mean, Seriously...) BUT now I am going to bring you more.<br />
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More what, you ask?<br />
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MORE LOVE! MORE FUN! MORE SEXY BITS for your everyday life!<br />
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But in order to do it, I need some help from you!<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"><b>I want to hear YOUR love stories! </b></span><br />
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Yep, that's right. I want to hear your anecdotes about the loves of your life, whether it's that little thing your partner does that always gives you the warm-and-fuzzies, or something you do for someone else, I want to hear about it.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Each week I want to feature one of YOUR real life love stories, so please email me at Delilah Fawkes at Gmail dot com if you've got a tale to share.</b></span><br />
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The thing that makes this job so special is learning more about you and bringing you those moments in your day where you can lean back, sigh, and remember that love exists and happily ever afters happen every day.<br />
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So share your happilies with me, and add to the love!<br />
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<b>What made you feel loved this week? Share in the comments below!</b><br />
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More coming soon on this blog, so stay tuned...Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-58511713136193057882013-04-21T12:48:00.002-07:002013-04-21T12:48:32.766-07:00TIED TO HIM: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book 3, COMING SOON!EEEEEEK!<br />
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I have the best job in the world :).<br />
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I just finished a book that I absolutely loved writing, and now I get to fall in love all over again with this third book in <i>The Billionaire's Beck and Call Series</i>.<br />
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Here's the description of <b>Tied to Him: The Billionaire's Beck and Call, Book 3!</b><br />
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<span style="background: #F0F4F7;">Becoming Governor isn't in the cards for
billionaire and former D.A. Jackson Pierce unless he can squelch the unsavory
rumors flying around. He's not ashamed of his bad boy past being a dominant at
a BDSM club, but he knows the revelation could ruin his political career before
it even begins.</span><br />
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<span style="background: #F0F4F7;">He's skeptical of his campaign advisor's
idea--find a do-gooder wife to give him a more respectable image--until he
meets Rose Turner, a former foster kid now working in a local community center.
Compassionate, feisty and sharing his passion for helping troubled youth, she's
perfect for his needs. But as they get to know one another, he finds his
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vows to keep her distance, but the more she gets to know this amazing man, the
more she wants to let him in. But trust doesn’t come easy—if he wants it, he’ll
have to earn it. </span><br />
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<span style="background: #F0F4F7;">As the two draw closer, threats begin rolling
in: if Jackson doesn’t back out of the race, both Rose and the kids she cares
for are in danger, but if he does, he won’t be able to push the educational
reform the community so desperately needs. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-49669892976908148952013-04-16T15:00:00.000-07:002013-04-16T15:17:19.584-07:00BOUND TO HIM, PART 5 (The Final Chapter!) is Live!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">BOUND TO HIM, PART 5: THE BILLIONAIRE'S BECK AND CALL</span> is now LIVE in the following stores:</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bound-to-him-part-5-delilah-fawkes/1046491906?ean=2940016663579">Barnes and Noble</a></b><br />
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<b>The Description:</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b style="background-color: white;">The race is on to save Alex's life...</b></span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Lucy Willcox and Maxwell Pierce make a deal with the devil. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Max wagers that he can beat the gangster Dmitry's best driver in a race if he'll agree to these terms: If he wins, Alex's debt will be forgiven and his life spared. But if Max loses, Dmitry will win his Lamborghini, Max's prize possession, worth twice what the mobster says they owe.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">They have one week to prepare for what's ahead. One week before the life or death race that will change everything. But that crucial week is not without its distractions. Tension reaches the breaking point between Max and his brother, Jackson, and Isabeau catches her husband Chase keeping secrets. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Can the group come together to win Alex's freedom, or will everything Lucy and Isabeau hold dear come crashing down around them?</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>This 11,000 word story is the thrilling conclusion </b></span>of BOUND TO HIM, the sequel to the best-selling series by Delilah Fawkes, The Billionaire's Beck and Call.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">You don't want to miss it!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>
<b>Here's a sneak peak...</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">We got into the Lamborghini, and I trembled against the leather seats, adrenaline already coursing through my veins, making me feel like I'd downed three cups of espresso and an Adderall. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">It was time to save Alex.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The doors slid shut beside me, and I breathed deeply, trying to calm my jangling nerves. Mr. Pierce's hand on my thigh was a warm comfort. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">"Put the music on," he rasped. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I did as I was told, and soon the thumping beats of Adder Stone pulsed through the car, invading our senses. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I felt alive, more alive than ever before, feeling the rumbling of the engine coursing through the frame, through my seat and onto me, into me, making me part of this, part of the car, part of the race, part of this night--the most important of my life.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">My brother's face floated before me, but this time, instead of seeing him bruised and broken, I saw him as I remembered him from our childhood, his strawberry blonde hair buzzed short, a grin on his face at once mischievous and so sweet it could break your heart. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>Alex...</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>This is the final chapter of THE BILLIONAIRE'S BECK AND CALL, BOOK 2. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b>
Stay tuned for information on <b>TIED TO HIM: THE BILLIONAIRE'S BECK AND CALL, BOOK 3</b>, COMING SOON!</span><br />
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Happy Reading, my darlings :)!</span>Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024353208406147840.post-25291010155597482702013-04-08T21:07:00.000-07:002013-04-08T21:11:03.181-07:00Bound to Him, Part 5 (the final installment!) Coming This Week!And in the meantime, let me leave you with a little of what I've been researching...<br />
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<i><b>CAR PORN!</b></i><br />
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I didn't realize how much I love Lamborghini's before I started this book, and now? *drools* Too bad no one aside from Maxwell Pierce can afford them ;). Haha!<br />
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But every time I look at one, I hear this music in my head:<br />
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I kind of want to have sex with this car. Is that weird?<br />
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Probably.<br />
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ANYWAY! The last part of <b>Bound To Him is coming THIS WEEK! </b><br />
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In the meantime, happy reading, my lovely fans ;).Delilah Fawkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386286204594974874noreply@blogger.com0