In case you missed this one the first time around…

by Michelle M. Pillow
Historical Paranormal Romance
Coverart by Natalie Winters
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About the Book:
Contrary to popular belief, Cupid is not a cute little cherub. And he’ll take revenge on any who say differently. Just ask Ilar, Commander of the Lycaon guard…

Lady Rhiannon’s beauty is distracting suitors from her older sister and ruining her chances at marriage, so her father has her locked her away in a tower. Believing she is going crazy from the isolation, Rhiannon hears a frightful voice. The next thing she knows, she’s waken up in a strange forest pursued by mythical wolf men. And, worst of all, their leader is taking her home with him.

Ilar is irritated to discover an enchanted female—a human, their ancient hunters—disrupting his Lycan Guards. One sniff of this mortal’s enchantment and the men go insane, trying to kill each for her hand. Only in making her his lover can the spell be broken. Ilar has no choice but to claim the female for his own. But who knows what will happen when Cupid’s Enchantment is broken.

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What Reviewers Are Saying…

“I highly recommend Cupid’s Enchantment to lovers of magic, passion and love, I truly enjoyed it from first page to last.” In the Library Reviews June 2006

“4 Angels! Cupid’s Enchantment proved very entertaining with the twist on Cupid’s role in the love department. I often found myself laughing out loud at his antics. The love scenes between Rhiannon and Ilar set these pages on fire, even when nothing more than kissing transpired. Ms. Pillow has a penchant for writing steamy episodes that will keep the reader coming back for more.” Fallen Angels Review

Hi all! Thanks to Michelle for having me here to blab a bit about Sweet Restraint, which comes out July 7 from Berkley Heat. Here’s a peek. Feel free to click on the link below to read an excerpt.

Since I’ve been so swamped this summer, I thought I’d check in and tell everyone about some upcoming changes I’m planning on making. It’s not all laid out yet, but I’ve been slowly working to make my workflow smoother and more streamlined.

If you have suggestions, comments, questions. PLEASE EMAIL. I love hearing from you, my loyal readers and author friends. If you don’t hear from me in two weeks, try again. It might have been eaten by the spam filter.

This blog
I’m going to revamp the blog format and will probably change up the look. I am changing the way I handle guest bloggers. It’s become way too much work for me to keep up on and I don’t have time to track people down. So, if you have any old files on guest blogging, the process is being changed. Guests will still be welcomed, but I’m no longer using the old templates for being a guest blogger handed out in the past. As of RIGHT NOW, I’m no longer taking those file directions/templates/interview forms. Everyone I’ve made arrangements with in the past should have had their forms to me by this point anyway, so it really shouldn’t affect anyone.

The website
I’ve made small changes to the website and will continue to do so. You can check it out here. Comments and suggestions on how to make it easier for you, the readers, are ALWAYS WELCOME!!

Backlist Books
I’ve gotten a ton of emails about coming out of contract, backlist books no longer being available for sale. For those of you who haven’t see it, I do have a place where you can buy exclusive, backlist titles that shouldn’t be for sale anywhere else. If there is a book you’re looking for that isn’t there, I am probably working on it. Final end of contract paperwork and reformatting take a little time, so please bear with me. I’m trying. Also, it’s important to note that some of the backlist titles might be in the process of recontracting. I will do my best to keep everyone up to date on my blog, newsletter and website.
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Photography
Some of you who follow me a little more closely, or who know me, know that I’ve been a photographer longer than a published author. I love writing and I love my art. I plan on showcasing my photography a little more in the future. And, if all goes well, it will be for sale on my site for my clients to shop and everyone else to browse and look. But, loyal readers, do not panic. I am not quitting my writing career. More on this later.

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So, hopefully that helps answer a few of the many questions I’ve been getting and helps outline what I’m doing. Again, I’d love to hear from you — your thoughts, ideas, comments. What would you like to see on the site? What would you like me to talk about? You can either post your thoughts here, or email them to me privately. I am listening.

“Failed Seduction”

An Excerpt From: LILITH ENRAPTURED by Michelle Pillow

NOTE: Sorin of Firewall lives in a land forever at war. In fact, the Starian men are so busy fighting, their marriage ceremony has been reduced to a “will of the gods” event where they simply pick a woman out of a lineup and claim her as a wife. He really has no idea how to properly seduce a woman.

Excerpt:
The blue tint of the stone faded into black, casting darker shadows over his face. Her heart raced and she backed away from the low tone of his voice. “I do not share what is mine. You are mine and you will not share yourself with others.”

His possessive decree did not comfort her. Her breath sounded odd as it came out in rough pants. The end to this long stairwell had to be near.

“No, I’m not, Sorin,” she said. “I don’t belong here.”

“You do now. I claimed you, you are mine. It is done. The decision is made.” Coming to a door, he stopped and pushed it open. Without ceremony, he directed her inside.

Lilith’s eyes went directly to the large bed covered with a fur pelt blanket. Firelight danced over the textured surface. She took a step away from him and then another, going the only direction she could—deeper into the chamber. The glint of metal caught her notice and she saw the weapons on the wall—gruesome, deadly instruments that would strike fear into anyone. The hilts were faded and worn, attesting to their frequent use.

Out of all the outcomes this day might bring, being tortured by deadly weapons hadn’t crossed her mind. Lilith swallowed, realizing she’d held on to the idiotic idea that she’d be rescued if things went bad. But there was no safety feature hidden in her shapeless gown. Divinity would not be coming for her. This was real. Dark and twisted and real. If she refused, what would happen? If she gave in, what would he do? She’d never had a large warrior in her bed before, instead preferring to copulate with the tame, nonthreatening bookish types she met on assignment. There had been something safe and noncommittal to a man who lived on another plane—at least until now.

A warm hand touched the back of her neck and she gasped, jerking violently. She didn’t dare move, but her eyes found a second door. It was only a few feet away, but it might as well have been a mile.

“Take this off,” Sorin said. He brushed aside her hair and drew his mouth to her neck.

“Ah!” Lilith cried, running for the door. Her bound wrists made it impossible to pull the latch. She couldn’t do this. Not with him.

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Lilith Enraptured by Michelle M. Pillow
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Divinity Warrior book set in the Divinity Universe.

Sorin of Firewall lives in a land forever at war. In fact, the Starian men are so busy fighting, their marriage ceremony has been reduced to a “will of the gods” event where they simply pick a woman out of a lineup and claim her as a wife. With women becoming scarce, it’s necessary to trade with the off world Divinity Corporation for brides. Duty-bound to attend the ceremony, Sorin has no intention of picking a bride, let alone one from another dimension. That is, until he sees Lilith, the bewitching woman sent by the gods to reward—or punish?—him.

Lilith, a data analyst for Divinity, is betrayed by the Corporation and wakes up in a primitive, uncharted dimension filled with warriors who know only war and duty. Her fear of becoming a sex slave to a big, beefy knight becomes all too real when a warrior of god-like proportions claims she’s his new woman. As Lilith discovers, there are worse fates than being the focus of Sorin’s skillful and earthy seduction.

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“Food”

Excerpt from Commanding the Tides by Michelle Pillow

“Join me?” she asked, pretending not to notice as she grabbed a piece of fruit.

He kicked off his sandals and lounged across from her. Cassandra sat up, sucking the fruit slice slowly between her lips. She absently kicked off her shoes, moaning at the delicious pleasure as she swallowed the juice.

Iason stared at her mouth. Cassandra took a bite and chewed slowly. “Mm,
delicious. What do you call this?”

“Auv,” he answered

“Mm, auv.” Cassandra took a fresh piece and stood. A little sugary sweet train ran
down her wrist, and she licked it slowly, keeping her eyes on him as she did so. Iason’s
whole body tensed. He did not move.

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Author: Chef Shelley R. Pogue

Creme Brulee is a classic dish of smooth custard, with a caramelized sugar topping. Creme Brulee is highly contested on the actual origin of this delectable dish. I am looking back over my notes taken while attending a French Culinary school. The dish that I have cooked many times, are of course, the so called Classical French version. There are many different opinions on where the dish originally came from, such as Spain, England or France. I just know that Creme Brulee is very easy to make, and it is equally delicious. It is one of my favorites, and it is always a hit at any dinner event.

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“Fight Scene”

Eden turned in horror to the men. A scream sat silent on the edge of her lips. A chill worked its way over her body as Luther’s attacks grew bolder and her husband’s defense appeared to weaken. They thrust toward each other with more and more vigor. Eden’s hand fluttered to her mouth in horror. The knight’s movements became bolder as they tested the other’s limits. Sweat lined their brows and their chests heaved with the excursion.

“Why, m’lady? Why has the monster done this?” the maidservant demanded.

“Lizbeth,” Eden began. She stopped when she saw Luther raise his sword high above his head. The duke kicked his attacker swiftly in the gut and sent him sprawling to the ground on his back. Eden jolted in alarm. The fallen man struck Vladamir with his foot as the duke descended on him, moving to strike at him as he lay on the ground. Vladamir stumbled backward but didn’t fall. Eden sighed in temporary relief to see her husband right himself unscathed.

With Vladamir safe for the moment, Eden turned back to Raulf and hastened, “I’m so sorry. I’ll find a way to help you. I didn’t know my husband cared for Lizbeth so much. No wonder you didn’t want to speak with him.”

She heard another grunt and clang of the swords. Eden turned back to the men with a jolt of alarm. Raulf spoke, but his voice was hoarse and the words were lost on her as she was drawn toward the fight. Luther had her husband cornered against the wall, a foolish smile on his face.

“Nay, Luther, don’t!” Eden screamed, forgetting her resolve against her husband. Her feet propelled her body forward. The beat of her heart echoed in the caverns of her ears. The duke didn’t hear her plea or if he did he didn’t show it. She was about to scream again but stopped, her jaw slack, when she saw Vladamir’s face. The duke toyed with the other man. His eyes were the same devilish black they had been when he was strangling Raulf. He was full of confidence but it was a dangerous game he played.

“See how he taunts him,” she heard a soldier near her say, confirming her suspicion. She turned to stare at the knight in disbelief. He was a scruffy man, with too long a beard and not enough hair on his head. His rounded belly jiggled as he yelled his support of her husband.

Eden turned back to the fight, her breath caught in her tightening throat. Her husband should’ve been on the losing side. Luther was taller and he had the duke backed into a corner.

Eden rushed forward once more. She glared at the men, intending on stopping their battle over her. Her hand fisted over her pounding heart as Luther lifted his elbow back to give Vladamir one final thrust. Her husband was bloodied with several superficial cuts and his eyes were narrowed and drooped as if defeated.

“Nay!” Eden shrieked, lifting her hand as if to pluck the image of Luther’s sword from the air. Running full tilt, she tripped on a mongrel dog and landed on her stomach. The fall didn’t stop her as she surged once more to her feet. She desperately wanted to save her husband. Her heart leapt in her chest as Luther swung. She stiffened with trepidation, her world crumbling all around her.

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Divinity Warriors 3: Keeping Paige
Coming July 15, 2009!
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