Thursday, April 1, 2010

Easter Blog Hop

Welcome to the Easter Blog Hop, where we invite you to take a break from chocolate eggs and marshmallow peeps to enjoy some calorie-free eye candy. The tour started at Christa Paige's site. You should have arrived here from Monette Michaels blog. To get to the next stop ... just find the Easter Egg and click on it. No comments required ... just click through all the eggs and you'll be eligible for an amazing pile of prizes, including a download of your choice from my backlist.

Now for the eye candy. My next book is a Regency menage called "My Three Lords," coming soon from Ellora's Cave. One innocent country girl, three passionate lords ... how's a girl to choose? Or does she have to? "My Three Lords" is set in Jane Austen's time (although it's much, much naughtier!), so in honor of my three lords, I've hunted down three of my favorite Jane Austen movie heroes.

First off, Jeremy Northam. Oh, how I loved him as Mr. Knightley in Emma.

Next, the dreamy Matthew MacFadyan in Pride and Prejudice.
And again.


And we can't leave out the one and only Colin Firth. Taking a bath. Oh my.


Of course, they all have an open invitation to appear in "My Three Lords"! Thanks for stopping by. While you're here, feel free to explore my blog and check out my free reads and excerpts. Hey, you might even stumble across an Easter Egg.

Happy Easter!

Juniper Bell

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

New Contract

I'm excited to announce that I have a new book coming out soon with Ellora's Cave! It's a hot m/f/m/m Regency called "My Three Lords." I'm still working on the blurb, but suffice it to say, the title is a good thumbnail. Who can resist a Duke, a Marquis and an Earl? Not innocent but passionate Lady Alicia Silverwood.

Cover art and release date to come. Stay tuned!

Aloha from Hawaii,

Juniper

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Training the Receptionist - The Sequel?

So I've had a couple readers ask me if I plan to write a follow-up to Dana, Simon and Ethan's story. The truth is, I always intended to. I always saw it as "Part One." But I wasn't sure how the book would do or if anyone would want to read more about them! Since I've now gotten actual expressions of interest in this idea, it's a no-brainer. Of course I'll write another one! I love these characters and the very interesting arrangement they've created together. And I, for one, want to know more about the enigmatic, dynamic, super-hot Ethan.

Sequel? Most definitely!

In the meantime, I was interviewed at the International Heat blog, and decided to let Dana (the "Receptionist") answer most of the questions. That's asking for trouble, right?

You can check it out here.

Have a great weekend!

Juniper


Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Training the Receptionist -- Big News

"Training the Receptionist" has reached #1 on the MBaM bestseller list! Thank you, wonderful fans of erotic romance. You're the best readers in the world.

Training the Receptionist is available here.

Peace and Love,

Juniper

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Training the Receptionist is Now Available

Release Day has arrived!


“Training the Receptionist” by Juniper Bell

Genre: Erotica

Samhain Publishing ISBN: 978-1-60504-949-6
 Length: Novella
 Price: 3.50
 Publication Date: March 2, 2010
 Cover art by Scott Carpenter

It’s her naughty dream job—if they’re satisfied with her performance…

Eager to escape her miserable existence in Low-Life, Long Island, street-wise Dana Arthur jumps at an entry-level position with the consulting firm Cowell & Dirk. As her training period begins, she quickly discovers she’s required to do more than take messages and order office supplies. Her job description contains some deliciously naughty duties that give receptionist a whole new meaning.

Simon has almost given up on finding the right woman who will please his clients as well as his demanding partner and mentor, Ethan Cowell. No one measures up—until Dana. Her inner fire and fearless nature are perfect for the job. No matter what wicked punishment he devises to chastise her for her on-the-job mistakes, she accepts with a relish that leaves him wondering which one of them is really in control.

The last thing he expects to discover is that she’s a perfect sexual soul mate he can’t bear to share. But share he must—it’s part of his business agreement. Unless he makes Ethan the deal of a lifetime…

Warning: This title contains explicit sex, bondage, ménage, ingenious use of office furniture, lingerie, and the occasional sex toy. Oh, and did I mention the package delivery guy?


Monday, March 1, 2010

New Release Excerpt Monday

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I'm very excited to be participating in Excerpt Monday for the first time. For more about Excerpt Monday, check out this website or click on the banner above. Here's an adult excerpt from "Training the Receptionist," due out tomorrow from Samhain Publishing.


Savoring every moment, I fought to stop my own release so I could appreciate his. But it was a pointless battle. In the next instant, the earthquake struck. My body flew apart into a million pieces. The top of my head blew off. Some kind of sound burst from my throat, but I had no ears to hear it. No eyes to see anything besides the bright sun that consumed my world in an explosion of ecstasy.

The first thing I heard when I came back to earth was Simon’s voice in my ear. “All mine, sweet,” he said. Redundant, but apparently he felt the need to repeat it.

The next thing I heard was the sound of someone clapping.

Someone clapping? That wasn’t right. My eyes flew open and tried to focus. Outside our pool of light, in the shadows of the doorway, stood a dark figure. What the fuck? I twisted around on Simon’s lap to face the intruder. Simon hugged strong arms around me.

“Ethan?”

“Simon. And Dana. Well done.”

“I didn’t expect you back until tomorrow.” Simon’s voice was tight.

“I was lucky enough to catch an earlier flight.”

Why on earth were they discussing travel plans while I was all bare-breasted and wet-pussied in front of them?

“We need to talk,” Simon said to Ethan.

“Oh?”

“Yes. There are some things we need to discuss.”

“Unusual.” He had a voice like gravel. And that killer British accent.

“Yes.”

“May I approach?”

Simon paused. I tensed. “Yes,” he said.

Ethan Cowell stepped forward. I held my breath as he came close. When the light hit his face, I saw he was not at all what I’d imagined. He wasn’t all suave the way he sounded on the phone. He looked rugged, with graying blond hair and ice blue eyes, like a Norwegian ski champion.

He stepped closer. My nostrils flared, like an animal picking up a strange scent. Something wild and promising, like the ozone you smell in the air before it rains. When he stood before me, scanning my body, I shrank back against Simon. A silent current of communication ran between us. Simon’s grip around my waist made me feel secure, not trapped. I knew it was a test. Could I handle Ethan Cowell?

“Beautiful,” said Ethan. He reached out and touched one of my nipples.

Already hard, it stiffened even more. How had he known my nipples still craved some contact? He touched it lightly, then flicked the other one. My body reacted with a little jump. Simon’s arms tightened around me. His cock twitched against my leg. He was enjoying this. And surprisingly, I didn’t feel the panic I’d expected. Instead, a weird thrill went through me. There was something in Ethan’s touch, something electric and alien.

Safe in Simon’s arms, I sighed and surrendered to the pleasure of having my breasts caressed by this stranger. I wasn’t alone in my arousal. Simon was rock hard. I was starting to drift into a narco-haze when Simon pulled me away.

“No, Ethan. It’s not going to work. I’ve decided to let Dana go.”

That snapped me right out of it. “We already talked about this!”

“But I haven’t changed my mind, darling.”

Ethan looked back and forth between the two of us. “I can resolve this very simply. Dana, you’re rehired. I’m the senior partner, and I have ultimate authority over personnel decisions.”

Simon jumped to his feet, dragging me with him. “Maybe so, but there’s one decision that’s not up to you. I quit.”

“What?” Ethan narrowed his eyes to slits of quartz. My mouth gaped open.

“Dana, you’re coming with me!” With one hand, Simon yanked me across the room. His other hand was busy trying to zip his pants over his erection. We must have been quite a sight. My blouse was still hanging open, and my skirt halfway up my thighs.

“Hey!” I dug in my heels and leaned back. We probably looked like some kind of cartoon. An X-rated Road Runner. “Stop!”

We stopped right at the door, in the shadows. I lowered my voice so only Simon could hear. “This isn’t about me, is it?”

“What are you talking about? Of course it is.”

“No. It’s you. You’re not trying to protect me. You’re trying to protect yourself.”

In the dimness, I could barely make out his face, but I didn’t need eyes to know how Simon felt. I felt it in my bones, in my skin.

“Okay, I admit it,” he said, reluctantly. “It’s me.”

“Why?”

“It turns out I don’t want to share you.”

Share me.

Once again, a strange shiver danced through my body. Not disgust, like you would think. More like fascination. Anticipation. Yeah, something like that.

“You’re mine, Dana. Not Ethan’s. Mine.”

“Oh, Simon,” I said slowly. “My heart is yours. Completely yours. The rest…”

“What are you saying?”

I drew close to him, close enough to whisper in his ear. His cheek brushed against mine, and I felt the beginnings of stubble, smelled the scent of our sex. Heard again the sound of Ethan Cowell clapping. “I…liked it. With you and him, together.”

“Ah.”

“I started imagining all the possibilities. Doesn’t it turn you on, thinking about it?”

"Training the Receptionist" is coming out on March 2 from Samhain Publishing.

Happy Excerpt Monday!

Juniper Bell

Friday, February 26, 2010

Training the Receptionist: Adult Excerpt #2


He pulled my nipples again, hard, and again my body arched back against him. I felt his erection press against my ass. The thought that I’d given Simon that hard-on made me even more excited. I wanted him to ravage me with it. Grind it deep. I squirmed and panted, but he wouldn’t let me get closer to his cock.

Instead, he kept pulling at my nipples. Something drummed deep inside me. Every time he squeezed my breasts, the hot drumbeat grew stronger. He seemed to have utter control over what was going on inside me. I tried to get a grip on myself. What was I doing here, how did I end up half-naked, those magic hands governing my nipples?

An excitement so intense I thought I might explode made me forget anything but the feelings growing inside me. I forgot about controlling myself, about being professional, about anything except the pleasure overwhelming my senses. I gave in to it. I had to. My body bucked helplessly. Everything went blurry. I didn’t know where I was any more. I didn’t know who I was.

And then…

He let go of me, and I staggered back against him. For a horrible moment a black hole opened in front of me, a hole in which there was no Simon and no satisfaction. No excitement, no mystery. In that one instant I knew nothing was going to be the same. I had to stay out of that dark place, no matter what it took.

I whimpered pitifully and turned my head to plead with him silently. I put my hands to my breasts and lifted them up toward his mouth. Did I care if I was begging? Hell, no. I’d have crawled on the carpet if it got him to touch me again.

“Want more?”

“Yes.”

“Yes, what?”

Yes, you gorgeous mother-effer. “Yes, please.” I said as politely as I could with my wobbly voice. “Boss,” I added, for extra points.

“Your hands are supposed to be behind your head, remember?”

Oops. I scrambled to get the hair back up onto my head, but he stilled my hands.

“Never mind that now. Go stand by the window.”

My throat closed on a squeak of protest. Sure, we were on an upper floor, but what about the people in the building across the street?

“Go.”

I went. Apparently I had no ability to resist a command from Simon. When I reached the picture window, I stopped. I saw no movement in the offices across the way. Glancing nervously down at the street, all I saw were the oblivious tops of people’s heads.

“Put your hands on the glass.” His voice right behind me made me jump, but also made me unbearably happy.

Gingerly, I did what he said, spreading my arms wide as though hugging the glass. My sweaty hands slipped a little on the smooth surface.

“The bad news is I’m afraid I have to punish you. The good news is I’m going to make you come. Are you okay with that?”

With which? Or both? Did I deserve to be punished? Did it matter? My pussy was throbbing with anticipation. Of the punishment or the orgasm or both, I wasn’t sure.

I gave a little nod. Next thing I knew I felt a sharp slap on my ass. The fabric of my skirt protected me, but didn’t stop the heat slamming into my groin like a cruise missile. I squirmed and whimpered. Another slap made me groan. Another flurry of whacks peppered my behind. By the time he stopped, I was panting and so turned on I could have come right there against the glass. Simon caressed my ass, and for one dizzy moment I thought he was about to pull up my skirt and fuck me.

No such luck.

Instead he brought his hands around to my front, to my nipples. It seemed like forever since he’d touched my tits. I eagerly thrust forward into his hands.

“I thought you might like to know that the guys in the law firm across the street have binoculars permanently aimed at our office.”

Oh God. I started to jerk away, but his hands closed on my nipples and my body was no longer mine to command.

He must have licked his fingers, because when their cool slickness flicked my breasts, my body reacted like a neutron bomb. Two hard pinches, fingers tugging at my aching nubs, and a mind-blowing orgasm burst over me. Everything went black and red. I was like a little rowboat capsized by a giant wave of pleasure. My body jerked and twisted, totally out of control. I forgot everything, the office, the lawyers across the street, my punishment. The intense waves kept coming and coming the more he pulled at my nipples. I tried to get away from those maddening fingers, but he wouldn’t allow it. Instead, he stayed with me, his strong fingers tight on my flesh.

“Let yourself go, don’t fight it,” he murmured in my ear. The two of us rode it out as I shrieked and shuddered from the intense orgasm.

When it was over, I felt dazed, like I was coming out of a coma. Simon held me up, which was a good thing, because otherwise I would have slid to the floor like a deflating blow-up doll. Sweat cooled on my skin. My heart still raced at about ten times its normal speed. I have to admit, I was a little freaked. How could he make me come just by spanking me and playing with my nipples? I mean, is that normal? My body loved it, but my mind had a few questions. One in particular.

“Are you serious about the lawyers?”

“No. That building is empty. I wanted to see how you’d react. I’m quite pleased.” He stroked the damp skin of my stomach.

Well, goody for me. Sanity started to return like a cold shower. I stared down at the carpet, chewing on my bottom lip. Reality’s a bitch after something like that. I mean, I’d just had the most intense orgasm of my life…thanks to my brand new boss. What now? Even though I hadn’t read the employee manual (if there even was one), I was pretty sure it didn’t deal with proper post-orgasm procedure. What is the appropriate thing to say? “Thanks, that was great, you’ve got a call holding on line two?”

Luckily, Simon took charge. He briskly put my clothes back on me, including the jacket, and turned me toward the door. “Excellent start. A few areas to work on.”

Huh? I gaped at him like I was mentally challenged. A good orgasm does that to you. Turns your brain to marshmallow fluff.

"Training the Receptionist" comes out March 2 from Samhain Publishing.