I’m reading Linda Lael Miller’s Big Sky Mountain, the second book in the Parable, Montana series. I’m always amazed at the creative visuals Ms. Miller writes, and this book is no exception. Her writing always gives me a fresh view of my own work in progress. And besides, she always has the sexiest cowboys!

*spoiler alert* At the end of the book, there’s an engagement ring. I always love that about a romance novel. So much so that I wrote my first erotic romance, Chase and Seduction, in the same way. (Sorry, another spoiler alert.) A few reviewers disliked that about my book, especially since it’s erotic romance, which usually ends with a Happily For Now instead of a Happily Ever After.

I like being a pioneer, though. Maybe some erotic romances should have more traditional endings. Maybe I’ve created a new sub-genre - Wedding Ring Erotic Romance. The cowboy gets down on one knee and pops the question, and maybe we even get to attend the wedding!

What do you think of Happily Ever After endings in erotic romance? Would it distract from the sexy parts of the story and be anti-climactic? Or do you like to see the story wrapped up in white satin ribbons at the end with an engagement ring and a wedding?

Happy Monday,

Randi

I'll be heading to the RT Convention in Kansas City, Missouri the beginning of May. I'm leading a workshop at 10:00 Thursday morning, May 2, and if you're at the convention, I'd love to have you stop by and say hello!

Since I'll be wearing my purble cowgirl hat throughout the entire convention, I thought it would be fun to wear some boots, too. Here's where I need your help. Which ones do you like best? I'll be wearing them with jeans, mostly.

Boot #1 is kind of wild. I like the muted pink and purple sequins - oh yeah! These would look good with a denim skirt, too.

Boot #2 are these cute shorties in pretty purples. They'd look good with my jeans.

Boot #3 is another pink, not as flashy with the sequins, but studded, and a cute cutout patern.

Boot #4, last one, I promise! Very sexy purple embroidery.

So now you get to vote on your favorites. Or if you have links so some other cute cowgirl boots, please share them. I'd love to see them.

Thanks for your help!

Randi

With my new website theme in place, I've been using my blog a lot recently, and I hope to post even more often now that I've finally finished our taxes! (The downside of having been an accountant in my pre-writer life.)

Just this week, my blog received its first follower. (Thank you, Michelle!) But this poor blog could use even more love, so, here's my contest*: One lucky subscriber to my blog will be chosen the winner of my St. Patrick's Day Goodie Bag. It's easy to enter, just type your e-mail into the Subscribe to Blog via Email box (on the right) and hit Submit. (I think you may then have to go to your e-mail and confirm it.) And that's it - you're entered in the contest.

After the winner is chosen, I'll run to the post office and mail your package so it gets to you before St. Patrick's Day. Sorry, this delivery guarantee applies to residents of the contiguous USA only. If you're further away than that, it will arrive at your doorstep, but probably not before St. Patty's Day.

What's in the St. Patrick's Day Goodie Bag?

1  fabulous light-up cup

1 amazing light-up glow-stick necklace

1 too-cute headband

1 gorgeous cloth book cover - trade-paperback size - made of shamrock fabric with Jayden and Stormie's cover on the front. The book cover was made by the talented Helen at Cute and Cuddly Quilts. (picture is a mock-up of what the cover will look like)

? other goodies that I find in the next week to add to the bag added as surprises for you

Thank you for stopping by today, and I truly appreciate your subscribing to the blog. Good luck in the contest!

*contest ends Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 12 Midnight PST (California time.) Winner will be chosen by Randomizer .org on the morning of Monday, March 11.

Just relased yesterday in e-book and paperback, the second book in the Cowboy Jackpot Series has lots of fun Vegas action, including a trip to a strip club. I hope you like Kira and Dallas's story. Book Blurb: A fortuitous spin of a Las Vegas roulette wheel links New York accountant Kira Morrow and rodeo bareback rider Dallas Burns. The heat that has flared between them since their first meeting threatens to burn out of control as they share sinful nights and hot days. As their mutual distrust resurfaces, the flames are quickly smothered. Only when Kira walks out of his life forever does Dallas realize he needs to stop letting past hurts prevent him from opening his heart to love. Is it too late to repair the damage he’s done and reclaim the heart of the woman he’s fallen for?

Read the first chapter

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Chase sat slouched on the bed in his red boxer briefs, his head hanging low, his forearms resting on his thighs, and his hands pressed together between his knees. “Forgive me?” he asked quietly. Tears formed in Reno's eyes. This man was complex, temperamental, and maddeningly traditional, but he was hers. She walked to him, knelt in front of him, and took his hands. He wouldn’t look her in the eye. Kissing his palms, she whispered, “You can never do anything that I won’t forgive.”

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We live in different worlds. That’s the problem,” Chase said, pointing toward the arena full of fans chanting his name. “No we don’t," Reno whispered. "We live in one world, where you and I are the only people who matter.” He shook his head. The only person who mattered was Reno, and her happiness depended on her moving on. “You’re destined for greater things than a tour bus.”

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Happy National Orgasm Day!

“Make me come Chase.” The words ground out and the instant she said his name, all hell broke loose inside her, and she spun into the stars, a cry leaving her throat as she shook uncontrollably. Powerful contractions squeezed deep in her core. An amazing orgasm. It sent chills through her body, making every inch of her skin tingle. She opened her eyes and smiled at the astonished look on his face.

From Chase and Seduction, available at The Wild Rose Press Wilder Roses catalog

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Scene from Chase and Seduction - Reno and Chase are spread out on a blanket by the lake. Reno laughed. “What’s so terrible about French food?” “Snails," Chase replied, his eyes still closed. “Have you ever tried them?” “Yep. The first cook I hired wanted to expand my grocery list. Didn’t work. He lasted about two weeks, and I sent him packing.” Reno trailed a stem of tall grass across his chest. “What did he do?” Chase swatted at the grass. “The fool tried to stuff a ribeye steak with some kind of pigeon.” “Squab?” He propped himself up on one elbow, his brow furrowed. “Yeah, can you believe that? The guy was nuttier than a squirrel turd.”

From Chase and Seduction, available at The Wild Rose Press Wilder Roses catalog

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Reno sat on the top rail of the fence, fascinated. Chase wore an old checkered shirt, its sleeves long gone, the back wet with sweat. A cowboy hat, grungy from hard use, sat planted firmly on his head. His big arms glistened in the beaming sun as he held the rope and turned circles while the bronc reconciled itself to the idea of being domesticated. Reno grinned. If only Chase were that easy to tame.

From Chase and Seduction, available at The Wild Rose Press Wilder Roses catalog

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Trace stood behind her and spread his palms across her bare upper back, then he eased them down her sides. "You're so small." His hands wrapped around her waist, nearly spanning it. "And you smell so good…" He pressed his cheek against her hair and took a deep breath. "Flowers." 

Macy wished she could tell him the name of her perfume, wished she could say anything, but her thoughts flowed muzzy and thick like honey. When she leaned back slightly, she found him there, his his hard chest pressing against her back.

From Her Cowboy Stud, the e-book I'm giving away this month at each stop on my blog tour. Just comment on any of my posts for a chance to win.