A Space Battle Leads to a Sexy Starry Night ~ #MySexySaturday

My Sexy Saturday bannerIt’s Week 57 of My Sexy Saturday! This week, we’re traveling the universe as we turn the spotlight on sci-fi romance. Today I’m sharing a seven paragraph snippet from my space opera, Alliance: Diplomatic Relations, published by Amber Quill Press. In the snippet, Shayan hears Rulik’s voice for the first time in the midst of a space battle.

cover for Diplomatic RelationsAlliance: Diplomatic Relations
by Lyndi Lamont
Science Fiction Erotica (M/M, M/F/M)

Blurb:

First in the Alliance series… a diplomatic delegation from the planet Mhajav arrives in Lodur, capital of the planet Zigan, with the intention of establishing diplomatic relations between the two worlds. Both planets seek an alliance because of raids on their merchant vessels by space raiders from both worlds.

But no two worlds could be more different.

When Rulik answers a distress call from a space ship being pursued by outlawed raiders, he meets the man he’s been waiting for all his life. An alliance between their worlds will bring them together, but the ensuing diplomatic crisis threatens to tear them apart. Only Rulik can solve the problem, but will it be at the loss of his hopes and dreams?

Excerpt:

“This is Captain Rulik of the Ziganese vessel Borivoy,” a voice announced in Ziganese.

The deep masculine tone sent a shiver down Shayan’s spine. Like many Mhajavi, he was bisexual, but, in truth, he preferred men. He wondered what this Rulik looked like. The Ziganese were as fair as the Mhajavi were dark, so his skin would be pale, perhaps with a ruddy tone, his eyes some variety of blue, and his hair blond or reddish in tone. Shayan’s heart rate increased with anticipation.

“Greetings, Captain Rulik,” Chaitani answered in the same language, mandatory for all Mhajavi venturing into space. “This is Chaitani of the science ship Anila. What are you doing in our space?”

There was a deep chuckle, sending more shivers through Shayan. “If all goes well, saving your hides. How long can you hold out?”

Just then a blast shook the ship. The raiders were within firing range.

“Evasive action,” Chaitani ordered, set her mouth in a grim line. “Captain Rulik, with rescue at hand, we will hold out as long as possible. If we do not survive, promise me you will fry the bastards.”

Rulik’s laugh had a reckless quality to it. “With pleasure. But I hope it won’t come to that. Over and out.”

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Read a longer excerpt here.

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Business or Pleasure by @ashleyladd #RockingSummerRomance

SummerAuthor Ashley Ladd is here today to tell us about her male/male erotic romance, Business or Pleasure. Welcome, Ashley!

Businss or Pleasure coverBlurb:

Guy Rogers is extremely attracted to his new realtor, Tom Beaudreaux. As a passionate vegetarian and animal activist, he’s ecstatic that Tom is a kindred soul. He could never be with a carnivore. Unfortunately, Tommy isn’t really a vegetarian or animal activist. He never said he was either, he just didn’t eat meat when he was with Guy. And maybe he emptied his house of all meat and dairy products before inviting Guy over. In fact, Tommy’s family owns the most popular barbecue restaurant in town and if his family has their way, he’ll manage the new location.

When Guy finds out that Tommy eats meat and his family owns a restaurant that is a monument to eating meat, he’s livid and doesn’t know if he wants anything else to do with Tommy.

But then Guy’s life gets crazy –his dad’s paranoia blossoms into violent dementia, he gets arrested for picketing a doggy mill, and then he winds up in even more legal trouble. When Tommy sticks by him through all his trouble and does everything he can to help him, Guy wonders if he’s been too militant and narrow-minded. Perhaps he can learn to live with people who have opposite views.

Excerpt:

Gunshots rang out as they turned onto Guy’s street.

Tommy looked at him and mouthed, “Shit! You don’t think…?”

“I hope not. I don’t know.” Guy pressed the gas pedal to the floor and the car shot forward, fish-tailing.

Tommy fisted the door, hanging on tight. “I hope we’re wrong.”

Guy’s intuition told him he wasn’t. His knuckles turned white they held the steering wheel so tightly. Unafraid for himself but scared for his dad, he pulled into his driveway and jumped out of the car, with Tommy close on his heels.

The woman next door ran outside screaming, tearing out her already tattered hair. She pointed at her front door. “Your father’s shooting up my house and is holding a gun at my dad’s head. He’s going to kill him. You’ve got to do something.”

Tommy yelled as he began dialing on his phone, “I’m calling the police.” As if on cue, police sirens blared in the distance and grew louder by the second.

“I’m going in. I have to stop him.”

“Wait for the police. Don’t put yourself in danger,” Tommy ordered forcefully.

“I have to take the chance. He could kill someone before the police get here. I can’t let that happen.” He put himself in harm’s way for animals, so certainly he could risk his life for his own father and other fellow human beings. He had no choice. It would be his fault if someone got hurt.

So he ran through the open door flailing his arms, hoping he would be in time. “Dad! It’s Guy. Don’t do anything. I’m here. You’ll be okay.”

He’ll be okay? What about me? He’s got a shotgun pointed at my head threatening to blow it off,” the elderly neighbor cried.

Buy Links:

https://www.totallybound.com/business-or-pleasure

4 Fun Facts
4 Fun Facts about “Business or Pleasure”:

1)   Guy is such an avid animal activist that he’s been arrested to protect them

2)   Tommy earned his BA in Business Administration

3)   Guy threw away one of his pans because his father cooked meat in it

4)   Guy’s father thinks his neighbor has a group of followers and that they are out to drive him crazy
Ashley Ladd
Ashley Ladd lives in South Florida with her husband, five children, and beloved pets. She loves the water, animals (especially cats), and playing on the computer.

She’s been told she has a wicked sense of humor and often incorporates humor and adventure into her books. She also adores very spicy romance, which she weaves into her stories.

How you can contact Ashley:

email: [email protected]
Blog: http://www.ashleyladd.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyladdauthor
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ashleyladd

Thanks for visiting Ashley. Opposites attract is a favorite romance theme and can lead to some real sparks.

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Linda / Lyndi