Witches, vamps, demons, a menage, BDSM, and more! . #TinaDonahueBooks #EroticRomance #ParanormalRomance #RomanticComedy

Doing the happy dance. I have two releases this month (the first on preorder), both erotic paranormal romantic comedy. Hotter than sin, romantic as hell, and with to-die-for heroes.

Mastering the Beast - book two - Taming the Beast

When 3 hotter than hell demons want her, her only option is to surrender...

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Series Blurb:

Magic has never been as sexy or as fun. In New Orleans’ French Quarter From Crud to Stud is the makeover service for supernatural beings who want to tame their beasts so they can date mortal babes. Owned by a half-witch and staffed by a good fairy, a reformed female demon, and a voodoo priestess—among others—the place is always hopping. There’s moonlight therapy for weres, aversion therapy to keep vamps from sinking their fangs in anyone’s neck, and no end of spells, potions, and treatments. These ladies definitely put the boys through their paces. But it’s not all work as they search for their one true love. Their journeys aren’t easy, but they’re definitely magical.

Mastering the Beast Blurb:

Surrendering is the only option she desires...

Book 3 - Taming the Beast

No one believes that under the tough attitude and schoolgirl fashion sense, reformed demon Zoe burns for a man, love and sex. She keeps those urges on ice and well hidden. She sold her soul for a guy once, and all it got her was a one-way ticket to Hell.

Her job, keeping supernatural creatures in line at From Crud to Stud, is all work and no play. Until she’s saddled with a trio of new enforcers who ooze so much sexual heat she’s afraid to be on the same planet with them.

Stefin, Anatol, and Taro try to contain their laughter as their adorable new boss tries to lay down the law. Apparently, no one told her they don’t take orders. They give them. And they’re determined to smooth her rough edges and tame her beast with acts so wanton they’ll make her scream—for more.

Talk about all hell breaking loose. Surrender won’t come easily, but given their devilish charm and her aching need, her journey to submission is one done deal.

Warning:

Contains an unholy trio of demons who don’t like to take turns. Break room…snacking. After-hours…training sessions. In other words, a sensual ride on the pleasure express. Features m/f/m/m sex in every flavor except vanilla. Bring. It. On.

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Sassy Switch- Sassy Ever After Kindle Worlds

When a newly turned vamp and a reluctant witch have their powers switched, the fun and romance begins...

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Blurb:

Eternity was looking damn grim, until a sexy witch breezed into his life…

Doomed to an endless existence seeking blood, Roman dreads forever-after until he chances upon Wren at a Las Vegas strip club. Gawd, her curves. Damn, her welcoming kiss for a newly turned vampire no less. She offers warmth and comfort regarding his predicament, plus carnal temptation he’s not about to resist.

Color her happy about that. Not only is he a good man, but also drool-worthy. So different from the vile warlock who’s been determined to make her his, even if his dark lust kills her.

It just might. When she refuses to go along with his program, he punishes her and Roman by switching their paranormal states. Now, Roman’s saddled with magic he doesn’t know how to use, while she thirsts for blood that only the warlock can satisfy…to tie her to him forever. Ew, ew, ew.

As all hell breaks loose, Roman and Wren are faced with conjuring they don’t understand, the lust for blood she has to deny, and discovering what two yearning souls truly need to turn their disturbing future into a shared paradise.

If they can do so at all…

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There are no easy romances to write #romance #TinaDonahue #erotic romance

For those of you who are new to writing romance and have stars in your eyes about penning one book - yeah, just one - and making the #1 slot on the New York Times bestseller list, let me set you straight. No, let me slap you upside the head, shake you until your teeth rattle, then scream 'wrong, Wrong, WRONG!'. You have a better chance of being struck by lightning in the middle of the Mojave Desert on a blistering 120 degree day with no clouds in sight than landing at the #1 spot anywhere with any book.

Let me repeat - there are no easy romances to write. As far as writing bestsellers go - if there were a magic formula, we'd all be using it.

That said, I write because I love to do so. For me, not writing is like refusing to breathe or eat. It's who I am, but that doesn't make it easy. For example, this month I have two releases. Loving Lies is an erotic historical, book one of my Dangerous Desires series. Mastering the Beast is an erotic paranormal-romantic comedy, book three of my Taming the Beast series.

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Let's begin with Loving Lies for difficulty. Given that it's a romance, desire and love were paramount between Isabella and Fernando. There also had to be sexual tension. And adventure. And peril. And a thousand other things that make up a book. Coaxing a reader to feel what your characters are going through is one of the hardest things to accomplish. Sometimes there doesn't seem to be enough words to convey what I'm trying to say. But the trouble doesn't stop there.

Loving Lies is set in medieval Spain, 1488 to be exact. I chose that period because I had previously written a paranormal romance that began at that time then jumped to present day. I thought, hey, I've done a lot of research already so this shouldn't be too hard. OMG, was I wrong. Since the paranormal only had the Spanish period in the prologue, there wasn't a lot of dialogue to worry about. The scene was mostly action. It wasn't until I started plotting Loving Lies that I discovered people in those days didn't use contractions - at all. Contractions didn't pop up until way later. I challenge anyone who isn't a masochist to write pages of dialogue without contractions and make it sound natural. It's freaking murder.

Then there were the clothes of that period. I thought with Google it'd be a cinch to find out what people wore in the late fifteenth century. Actually, it was, if I had set my romance in England, France, Germany or any number of other places. There were tons of drawings and literature about those people. For Spain there was zip, nada, nothing. I thought I was going to die. I even read Don Quixote hoping to glean something from that period even though it was later than when my novel took place. Finally, I looked at Spanish paintings from the late fifteenth century and used them to describe clothing.

Food turned out to be equally difficult. What did people eat way back then? I found out quickly chocolate was off the menu along with tomatoes. Every time I had Fernando or Isabella pop something into their mouths, I had to stop and research the food to make certain it was actually available in 1488.

Like I said, murder.

Of course, that's an historical. What about a paranormal. Since you make up powers, that should be far easier, right?

Nope.

Samhain - Amazon - Amazon UK - BN - iTunes -Kobo - Google Play

I found that out years ago when I wrote my first paranormal. I needed the hero to get out of a tight spot so I gave him the power to do so. Later on in the book, I didn't want him to resolve the problem as easily. I wanted him and the audience to sweat. However, I had given him power that made everything a piece of cake, remember? I had to go back and rewrite that scene so that the power worked sometimes but not always. Sort of like Superman with Kryptonite. Learned a hard lesson there.

In Mastering the Beast, my bad boy demons have power but they're kept on a short leash by their boss, Zoe, a reformed demon. At least until the guys decide to pull rank and seduce her. That's when the fun begins.

Loving Lies is available February 16

Blurb:

Deception knows no limits. Passion knows no bounds.

When she is kidnapped, Senorita Isabella knows the men have been sent by her uncle in a murderous attempt to control her family’s fortune. But when she is rescued by a dashing and mysterious warrior, Isabella can’t imagine why a stranger would risk his life for her—until she discovers her rescuer believes she’s someone else….

Fernando de Zayas loves nothing more than the cry of battle. Defying death is his way of life. But when he discovers his betrothed has been kidnapped, he rushes to her aid—never suspecting that spirited beauty would soothe his warrior heart…

With her uncle’s minions close on their heels, Isabella finds herself drawing closer to Fernando. But as the desire between them builds, her secret could keep them apart forever…

Mastering the Beast is available February 9

Blurb:

Surrender is the only option she desires.

Taming the Beast, Book 3

No one believes that under the tough attitude and schoolgirl fashion sense, reformed

demon Zoe burns for a man, love, and sex. She keeps those urges on ice and well hidden.

She sold her soul for a guy once, and all it got her was a one-way ticket to Hell.

Her job, keeping supernatural creatures in line at From Crud to Stud, is all work and

no play. Until she’s saddled with a trio of new enforcers who ooze so much sexual heat she’s

afraid to be on the same planet with them.

Stefin, Anatol, and Taro try to contain their laughter as their adorable new boss tries

to lay down the law. Apparently, no one told her they don’t take orders. They give them.

And they’re determined to smooth her rough edges and tame her beast with acts so wanton

they’ll make her scream—for more.

Talk about all hell breaking loose. Surrender won’t come easily, but given their devilish

charm and her aching need, her journey to submission is one done deal.

Warning: Contains an unholy trio of demons who don’t like to take turns. Break room…

snacking. After-hours…training sessions. In other words, a sensual ride on the pleasure express. Features m/f/m/m sex in every flavor except vanilla. Bring. It. On.

For those of you who need to write as much as you need to breathe, you will do so, no matter how hard it becomes. And it will, trust me. But, for me, it's a gift to be able to create a world from nothing, to live and grow with my characters as they become real in my mind.

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A couple of proposals and CONTESTS for 2016 #TinaDonahue #romance

I know this time of year is for resolutions, but since it's also an election year, I came up with a couple of proposals for the thorny problems that have been facing this nation for some time. Since few of the candidates are talking about this, I will.

1. OUTSOURCING OF JOBS: Hey, I'm all for it - think it's an absolutely excellent idea. I propose we outsource all CEO, executive, and Board of Director jobs to other countries. Remember, we're in a global economy and we have to stay competitive. Paying one US executive 373 times what an average employee here makes isn't smart when you can pay a CEO from another developed country far less.

Imagine what major corporations would save. I'm thinking billions, especially by eliminating the golden parachutes these guys get after they mess up a company and leave. Since the stock market loves 'lean and mean' businesses, the stocks should go through the roof. And with all the savings, these major corporations could then pay their rank-and-file employees a living wage so they wouldn't have to rely on food stamps to get by. It's a win-win situation.

2. CONGRESSIONAL GRIDLOCK: Again, I propose that we outsource Congressional positions to those overseas workers who know how to compromise (as adults do) and are also willing to actually put in a full work week (40 hours) rather than showing up for a few weeks out of the year. Think of what we'll get done and the money we'll save. We can then use those funds to fix our roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. If outsourcing doesn't work, let's automate the politicians' jobs. A machine couldn't do worse than they're doing. And we won't have to hear their political rhetoric every couple of years.

3. HEALTHCARE: Every American should have the same healthcare policies as the politicians do. - that we pay for. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for us. After all, they're working for us, right?

4. LOBBYING: Every American should have a lobbyist seeing to their needs as they do for corporations and other special interest groups. That way we're sure to have our voices heard.

5. BANKERS and WALL STREET: Anyone who works in these industries and is guilty of what brought the financial industry down in 2008 should NOT go to jail. Oh no. That's too kind. They should be forced to work a minimum wage job, with a flexible schedule, for 20 years and try to live on those earnings - sans taxes, of course since we wouldn't want them to be 'takers'.

Someday, I'd like to write a novel about a world where the above is proposed and actually implemented. Some might call it a dystopian piece. I like to think of it as justice. :)

While I'm on the subject of writing, I have two new releases coming in February and I'm celebrating with Rafflecopters

Loving Lies - Erotic Historical

Book One - Dangerous Desires series

Available for Preorder:

Amazon - BN - KOBO - iTunes

Blurb:

Deception knows no limits. Passion knows no bounds.

When she is kidnapped, Senorita Isabella knows the men have been sent by her uncle in a murderous attempt to control her family’s fortune. But when she is rescued by a dashing and mysterious warrior, Isabella can’t imagine why a stranger would risk his life for her—until she discovers her rescuer believes she’s someone else….

Fernando de Zayas loves nothing more than the cry of battle. Defying death is his way of life. But when he discovers his betrothed has been kidnapped, he rushes to her aid—never suspecting that spirited beauty would soothe his warrior heart…

With her uncle’s minions close on their heels, Isabella finds herself drawing closer to Fernando. But as the desire between them builds, her secret could keep them apart forever…

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Mastering the Beast - Erotic Paranormal-Romantic Comedy

Book Three - Taming the Beast series

Available for Preorder:

Samhain - Amazon - Amazon UK - BN - iTunes

Blurb:

Surrender is the only option she desires.

Taming the Beast, Book 3

No one believes that under the tough attitude and schoolgirl fashion sense, reformed demon Zoe burns for a man, love, and sex. She keeps those urges on ice and well hidden. She sold her soul for a guy once, and all it got her was a one-way ticket to Hell.

Her job, keeping supernatural creatures in line at From Crud to Stud, is all work and no play. Until she’s saddled with a trio of new enforcers who ooze so much sexual heat, she’s afraid to be on the same planet with them.

Stefin, Anatol, and Taro try to contain their laughter as their adorable new boss tries to lay down the law. Apparently, no one told her they don’t take orders. They give them. And they’re determined to smooth her rough edges and tame her beast with acts so wanton they’ll make her scream—for more.

Talk about all hell breaking loose. Surrender won’t come easily, but given their devilish charm and her aching need, her journey to submission is one done deal.

Warning: Contains an unholy trio of demons who don’t like to take turns. Break room…snacking. After-hours…training sessions. In other words, a sensual ride on the pleasure express. Features m/f/m/m sex in every flavor except vanilla. Bring It. On.

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