Jenna Allen: 02/01/2008

Friday, February 29, 2008

Take a Leap with Phaze!

Leap Day only comes around once every four years, and Phaze is celebrating with a special sale and Take a Leap Giveaway, with two ways to win!

All through Leap Day, 2.29.08, you can get 29% off all eBooks in our store using the checkout code LEAP2008. When you purchase a title from thePhaze.com catalog on Leap Day you will be eligible to win one of TWO Phaze.com gift certificates valued at $29 each.

You can also enter the drawing by sending an e-mail to leapyear@phaze.com with your Name, E-Mail Address, and one sentence describing the best way to "take a leap" on this extra day.

How would spend your Leap Day: an actual "leap" with a bungee cord attached your ankles, or a metaphorical "leap" toward an exciting new job or romance?

Let us know; we'll post the answers we like best on our blog. All entries for the giveaway must be in by midnight, 2.29.08 to beeligible. No purchase necessary to win! Until then, stay Phazed and Enthused! http://www.phaze.com/

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

THE MASK SHE WEARS by Jennifer Leeland from The Wilder Rose Press

In the BDSM lifestyle, Catherine Lanyard is an extreme submissive with serious baggage. For years, she’s avoided her pain and hidden dark secrets. Now, an experienced Dom has broken through her barriers and forced her to face her fear. Sex was always a give and take for Justin Travers. He’d always kept his “lifestyle” practices separate from real life. But when Catherine blurs that boundary, he must decide what he really wants.

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Monday, February 18, 2008

HER CINDERELLA COMPLEX by Jenna Bayley-Burke

She’s got the man—and the wedding—of her dreams. If only love were part of the fantasy.

Heather Tindall is temping as a personal assistant until her dream job as an event planner comes along. Worse, her new boss has a penchant of running off new assistants before lunch. Heather’s not about to let her spotless employment record be ruined by a real estate mogul with an attitude problem, no matter how well he fills out a suit.

At first Curtis can’t believe the nerve of the woman who refuses his order to leave. Six months into their working relationship, her dedication still manages to surprise him. But her best efforts to protect his personal life can’t keep the press from seeing him as anything more than a playboy. Then it dawns on him that the perfect solution is right under his appointment book—Heather.
Swept off her kitten heels, Heather can’t help but accept the proposal of the man with whom she’s fallen in love. She hopes that in time he’ll come to feel something for her.

Curtis is determined not to feel anything, for anyone, ever. He’ll do anything Heather wants—but he’s not going to fall in love with her.

Except that will never do for a girl with a Cinderella Complex…

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

Thursday 13 :: Romance Divas 2nd Annual EBook Challenge

CULINARY MAGIC by Jenna Bayley-Burke (sweet contemporary)
NOT FOR ME by LK Campbell (sensual contemporary)
Truth Über Alles by Christine Olinger (YA)
RAINY DAYS AND CAFES by Diana Castilleja (sweet contemporary)
SWEET TEMPTATIONS by Traci Flowers (steamy)
Timeless Encounter by Adelle Laudan (Sensual Contemporary)
Submit To Love by Evelyn le Bec (Caliente Contemporary)
OFFICE TEMPTATION by April Morelock (Caliente Contemporary)
143 by Kathleen Oxley (Sweet Contemporary)
Almost by Chance by Kimberly Menozzi (Sweet Contemporary)
629 Miles To Love by Fae Sutherland and Marguerite Labbe (Caliente M/M Contemporary)
His Eyes by Eaton Bennett (Sensual Contemporary)
Balanced Blade by Kim Rees (Sensual SF Romance)

And that is just the first 13! Keep your eyes open for more!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

FOR KICKS by Jenna Bayley-Burke

For Kicks isn't scheduled to be released until March 1st...but...you can snag it now on the publishers website in paperback or ebook! It won't be on the main sites (Amazon, Fictionwise) until the release date, but if you just can't wait...

Author: Jenna Bayley-Burke

ISBN: 978-0-9793252-7-4

$14.95 paperback

$6.00 Ebook (PDF)

He’s about to show her ...

On the management fast-track, Breeze Cohen has no time for family. No interest in love. No inclination toward romance, lust, dating—or anything that doesn’t include retail business strategy and cornerstone client Nitrous’ most important product launch ever. No way is she going to let a live-for-the-moment, life-is-only-about-fun guy like Logan Chandler tarnish her professional reputation and derail her career.

... his plan for her isn’t just for kicks.

Recovered from a near-fatal bus accident, Logan has successfully moved from professional athlete to key player for Nitrous Kicks athletic shoes. Only one woman is capable of managing his project the right way, but the proper kind of management will take time together. And that’s exactly what Logan Chandler is counting on to help him get close to her heart and stay close—if he can ever catch up with her.

Reviews:

"This story served as a helpful reminder to me to cherish the moments I have each day with family and friends, living with the knowledge that I might not have them with me in the next moment. The dialogue and writing are quick, short and snappy... It is a wonderful read."Long & Short Reviews

"I found For Kicks by Jenna Bayley-Burke to be a charming and lively read about two of the most interesting and engaging characters I've read about in a very long time."Kasey's View

"Jenna Bayley-Burke brings readers a hot and sensual romance full of the flavor of love – a little spicy, a little sweet, and very fulfilling." Romance Divas

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Take Me As I Am by Angeleque Ford

Sometimes mending a broken heart can lead to love...

Take Me As I Am by Angeleque Ford
Genre(s): Contemporary, Male/Male, African American
ISBN: 978-1-59426-850-2
Price: $3.00

Jay Black is one of 90.5's WKBL Detroit's most popular late night radio jockey's. And he's used to taking some interesting and bizarre calls. So it's not surprising when Jay's personal life becomes the topic after seeing his ex-boyfriend, Darrius Stone is back in town. When a caller suggests Jay get over his broken heart by starting on a new one, Darrius sees it as the perfect opportunity and phones in with a proposition… a one night stand.

But when he finds out who the caller was, he's furious and informs Darrius sex wasn't the problem between them acceptance was. And while he won't give him another chance to break his heart, he will agree to one last f**k. Can Jay accept Darrius' new life? And will Darrius' be able to accept Jay's choices? Or will the past get in the way of their future together?

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Saturday, February 09, 2008

4 Stars from eCataRomance Sensual

Insightful and frequently moving, ON AGAIN will touch readers with its powerful message of hope and desire.

"By creating vividly drawn characters and a challenging situation, Jenna Allen has written a poignant story filled with issues which require much deliberation. As part of the Phaze Force series, ON AGAIN is about a vice cop and the problems his career brings into his marriage. This story is very lifelike as it clearly shows how a couple must occasionally face difficult concerns during their marriage, often resulting in complex and sometimes unwanted decisions. Ms. Allen takes Kayla and Paul on a journey of discovery, as they each look deep within themselves to reveal exactly what they want in life. With affecting moments and intense emotions between this couple, their scenes let readers get a feel for exactly how they are thinking at a particular time. The reactions of Kayla and Paul are also genuine, as each one is packed with heartfelt expectations and wishes. ON AGAIN is thought-provoking while telling a realistic story of the heartbreaks and joys of love." eCataRomance

OK...it is official...I am in love with this review :)

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Two Lips Review for "On Again"

"Jenna Allen pens a romantic book that almost brought a tear to my eye. On Again could be any married couple's life if differences are permitted to intrude upon and erode a relationship. This book was only a short read with but a hint of sexual heat, but it is very definitely a must read for all romantics!" -- Two Lips Reviews

I LOVE when readers get that erotic romance is about the romance!

Reviews : :

Romance Divas:
5 Kisses
On a hot summer night, Cassie manages to find inspiration from the least likely places. Not only Megan and Trevor, but their neighbors Gail and Dean demonstrate that everything isn’t as it seems, that love takes many guises. Even Craig is full of surprises on their night out, showing Cassie how hot a summer night can be. You’ll race through this, but the images linger; always the sign of a good read!

GlendaWoodrum.com:
4.25 stars
The characters are very real, their lives drawn in clear detail so that you feel for them and their struggles. Unlike a lot of shorter erotic stories this one really worked for me, and the sex scenes were very hot and intense. Brava to Jenna Allen for a story well told.

Coffee Time Romance:
4 Coffee Cups
I loved this funny tale. Cassie tries everything she can think of in order to spice up their sex life and save her marriage. The characters are wonderfully portrayed and the lives believable between these pages. This is a great read from Ms. Allen. I look forward to more from her in the future.

Joyfully Reviewed
A great read! I liked how Cassie realized that the lack of a sex life meant that her marriage needed help, and searched for a solution. Ms. Allen is an author I'll be sure to read again.

Erotic Romance Reviews for Women
Jenna Allen does a great job portraying three young wives and
their struggles and accomplishments in keeping there marriages interesting and their husbands excited. The plot is a good one and progresses with each encounter the wives have with their husbands. The sex scenes were vivid and stimulating. They added to the heat of one sweltering night in a neighborhood much like any neighborhood, and make you wonder what your neighbors are doing when their lights go out.

Mrs. Giggles:
Rating: 83
I enjoy this story, especially in how the author compares the
hot-and-beautiful couple of Megan and Trevor having sex to the out-of-shape couple of Dean and Gail getting it on only to prove that hot sex isn't exclusive to Kens and Barbies of the world. The sex is frank, coarse, explicit, and erotic, with an underlying strong romantic undercurrent in the explicit scenes especially between Megan and Trevor. A truly an inspiring read as it gives me an insight as to how an author can actually combine elements of erotica and romance and come out with a fun and sexy read. I really want more. My toes aren't curled enough. Why can't this
story be longer? Dang.

Fallen Angel Reviews:
4 Angels
This is a good and hot read! I wish it was a bit longer, as I was so curious to find out more about the couple. Jenna Allen pleased me with how well her characters came to life on these pages.

Jenna Allen has brilliantly depicted the troubled marriage with its lack of communication, desperate loneliness and heart wrenching hurt. Her characters have depth and, even though this story is short, grew right before my eyes. The resolution to their troubles is neither quick nor easy and Ms. Allen made me cheer for both of them as they ended the story “on again”. I found this a refreshing read–hot and sexy, but gut wrenching as well. I recommend this story for anyone who knows what it’s like to watch a relationship fall apart and hope for the miracles that frequently happen to bring healing. I loved this story." -- Jennifer Leeland, author of Naughty Notions

The chemistry between the couple is sultry, the situation is poignant and romantically depicted as well. -- Fallen Angel
Reviews, 4 Angels

Jenna Allen pens a great plot, an interesting couple and learning to get past the heartache. By taking a deepening hurt and no communication, she shows how a relationship often sees past the hurt in this stirring read. -- Coffee Time Romance, 4 Cups

Ms. Allen did quite a nice job of describing her characters and I found the plot to be interesting. -- The Romance Studio, 3 Hearts

A quick read, filled with emotion and passion. Perfect for a lunch hour read -- Dirty Girl Reviews, 4 Stars

Sensual Reads Reviews:

"Ms. Allen, in my opinion, has wrote the absolute perfect short story. Passion, desire, and heart warming love all rolled into one. I truly enjoyed the read, and loved the outcome between the characters. I highly recommend this book to lovers of erotic romance with a very happy ending."

Enchanted Ramblings 6 wands!

"This was the sweetest fantasy/roleplaying story I have read in a long time."

Fallen Angel's Reviews ::

"If you're looking for an erotic piece of short fiction and indulge in many fantasies yourself, then this could be the tale you are looking for."