Lacey Diamond

Night Lover-Kindle & Nook

2011-05-25T21:37:00.000-07:00

Woot! Night Lover is now available for your Kindle and Nook. You get the full novella for 99 cents. Here are the links.

Kindle

Nook

Enjoy the read.

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Night Lover-Available-99 cents

2011-05-25T12:16:00.000-07:00

Hurray! Night Lover is now available at Smashwords for 99 cents. The paranormal erotic romance novella should be available for the Kindle and Nook in another day or two. In the meantime, hop on over to Smashwords and download the sample. My hope is you will want to keep reading and will purchase the full novella.

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Night Lover-Excerpt

2011-05-18T18:08:00.000-07:00

Here's a short excerpt of my upcoming release Night Lover.

Kim climbed up into the passenger’s seat of the SUV to the sound of Jill scolding a sales associate on her cell phone. Once she’d finished, she glanced over at Kim and gasped. “Wow, you look hot.”

Kim’s mouth opened to protest, but ended up closing into a sly grin as she clicked on the seatbelt. The black spaghetti straps holding up her silk top did look sexy on her bare shoulders. Her beige skirt had crept up around the top of her thighs when she sat down. But when she stood, the hemline only rose about six inches above the knee. In Kim’s eyes just long enough to make her appear respectable.

“Damn, I admit I’m horny as hell. I feel like I haven’t been with a guy in months.”

“You haven’t,” Jill reminded. Kim opened her mouth to protest, but Jill didn’t give her the chance. “The guy in your dreams doesn’t count.”

Jill reached down and cranked up the volume on the radio before Kim had a chance to respond. The short drive to the refurbished hotel in the center section of the college town ended before either spoke again.

Kim followed Jill into the entrance of the building. A combination of laughter and chatter echoed from the barroom, sending a thrill of excitement through Kim. Jill led the way into the crowd. Kim couldn’t help but notice the way her friend’s hips kept knocking against male butts as she worked her way to an empty booth at the end of the bar.

“Can you tell school’s back in session?” Jill remarked as her gaze swept around the room before landing on the guy at the other end of the bar. “I think I’ll bring that one along home tonight.”

“I outgrew college boys a few years ago, Jill.”

A waitress had made her way to their booth, blocking Jill’s view of the guy. Kim saw the irritation in her friend’s face. But Jill gave the young woman, probably a college student as well, her order followed with a pleasant smile.

Kim placed her order for a half dozen wing-dings, agreeing to share a pitcher of beer with Jill, and the waitress took off, giving Jill a clear view again of the hunk at the other end of the bar.

“You’re drooling,” Kim said in hopes of gaining Jill’s attention.

It took a few seconds before she glanced in Kim’s direction. “I can’t help it. I need to get laid myself. It’s been weeks and the old vibrator just isn’t the same as the real McCoy.”

Kim giggled. “You have one of those things?”

“Not just one, dear.”

Kim burst out laughing. When she regained her composure, she spotted him. He took up the entire doorway, the entire room. The sound of her heart pounding feverishly overpowered the voices around her. She didn’t notice Jill glancing over her shoulder to see what had caught her full attention.

“I must admit you’ve got an eye for the ones hung like a horse. He doesn’t even have a hard on and his crotch is bulging.”

“It’s him,” Kim finally said, releasing the firm hold on her breath.

“Who’s him?”

“Him,” Kim declared. “My night lover.”

Watch for Night Lover coming soon.

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Night Lover-Coming Soon

2011-05-08T22:38:00.000-07:00

Long ago, something terrible happened in the old Victorian house Kim was so lovingly restoring, but Kim doesn't believe in ghosts and she's certain that the man who invades her dreams night after night, giving her passion and pleasure such as she's never known, couldn't possibly be a ghost.

But her best friend, Jill, won't enter the house. Jill's convinced a curse hangs over the house and no woman who lives there will ever find happiness.

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I'm back

2011-04-29T20:43:00.000-07:00

I apologize for not posting here for such a long time. There is no excuse for not posting updates for my readers. So how about I post an excerpt of one of my books. Sound good?

Excerpt of Hot Property:

It was a mystery to Betsy that her legs went a bit wobbly upon first seeing the stranger who waited for her in the dining room. It could have something to do with the intoxicating scent of his cologne filling the room. Or just the way he held his head as he picked over the literature on the table. Whatever it was, she couldn’t just stand there gaping at him.

She took a few shaky steps toward him and thrust her hand across the table. “Hi there, I’m Betsy Alexander.”

The man’s steely gaze swept over her, making her feel self-conscious. Ignoring her hand, he said. “You’re the one handling the open house?” The coldness in his tone was compatible with the steely eyes that commanded an answer.

Betsy cleared her throat. “Yes, I am.” Something within saved her from shrinking and she stood tall. God knows he still towered over her. “I was just about to lock up. But I’d be happy to show you the house.” Truthfully, she’d be happier if he’d just leave.

“Well lead the way then.”

What arrogance, Betsy thought as she moved into the hallway, tempted to look over her shoulder to see if he followed. But unnecessary since the scent of his cologne grew more powerful as it swirled down around her, making her feel half dizzy.

“I’m sure you’ve noticed the home is immaculate,” she began as she climbed the open staircase to the second floor. To the bedrooms.

A fierce ‘oh no’ screamed within her. What if he’s a rapist? A serial killer. She wasn’t aware that she was practically running up the steps. At the landing, she quickly whirled around to see where he was and crashed into him where he stood on the top step.

His strong hands caught her around the elbows. His nostrils flared and his eyes narrowed. When he released his breath, time seemed to freeze while Betsy’s heart beat frantically. Yet, she could have sworn she stopped breathing.

She got a glimpse of an amused smile and warmer eyes before he quickly let go of her and wasted no time stepping around her onto the landing and took over the lead.

His move suited Betsy just fine. She didn’t think she could handle more of the unnerving sensations she’d experienced with him behind her as she climbed the stairs. Certain his blue eyes were taking in every inch of her curved hips, outlined by the light colored material of her skirt, which ended just above her knees. She had no doubts he’d given her nylon calves a close look as well.

It was her turn to get a good look at him as he strode down the hallway. His short dark hair appeared professionally cut and styled. Not a strand out of place. His broad shoulders were covered with a mint green colored short-sleeved shirt that revealed deeply tanned muscled arms. Khaki trousers covered the nicely rounded buns and long legs.

She watched him open the door to the master bedroom and disappear inside. His absence made her remember why she was here and she dashed through the doorway crashing smack into him once again.

Betsy grunted from sudden impact before glaring up at him, certain her face shaded red to match the background in her printed blouse.

Skylar’s hands grasped hold of her arms a second time. “Do you make a habit of banging into people to get their attention, Miss Alexander?”

“Of course not.” She jerked away from him, from those accusing eyes. A second later she wondered how he knew she was a Miss. She distinctly remembered introducing herself as Betsy Alexander.

“Then perhaps you should consider having your eyes examined.”

He stepped around her and back into the hallway.

For one brief moment, this bold, arrogant and downright rude man had Betsy contemplating why she stayed in this business. She didn’t have time to dwell on the thought. If she didn’t get moving the last potential buyer for Stephanie’s house would get away.

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Valentine's Day Celebration

2011-02-10T22:15:00.000-08:00

In celebration of the holiday of love, I've lowered the kindle price of my contemporary romance, Hot Property to ninety-nine cents.

Betsy Alexander rides a Harley to blow off steam after stressful work days peddling real estate in a soft market. She desperately needs a motorcycle ride after her first encounter with the arrogant hunk Skylar Blakewood. Then to find out the real estate developer snatched up the land she'd planned for her dream house and a hillside of Christmas trees, knocks her off her sturdy footing, literally.

All you have to do to get your copy is Click Here.

Happy Valentine's Day! Lacey

Hot Property-Free Download

2011-01-08T19:39:00.000-08:00

For a limited time my contemporary romance Hot Property is available for FREE at smashwords.

So go get your FREE copy today.

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Hot Property-Kindle

2010-10-09T21:20:00.000-07:00

Great news! Hot Property is now available for the kindle at the incredible low price of $2.99. You can also purchase the e-book over at Smashwords.

Here's a little about the contemporary romance.

Betsy Alexander rides a Harley to blow off steam after
stressful work days peddling real estate in a soft market.
She desperately needs a motorcycle ride after her first
encounter with the arrogant hunk Skylar Blakewood.
Then to find out the real estate developer snatched up
the land she'd planned for her dream house and a hillside
of Christmas trees, knocks her off her sturdy footing,
literally.

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Hot Property-20% off Sale

2010-09-05T22:42:00.000-07:00

Great news! My publisher of Hot Property is having a book sale. Labor Day Sale!

20% off entire order

Enter coupon code

BACK2SCHOOL

when checking out.

Good through Tuesday, September 7th

Here's the link to my book's ordering page.

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Fairy Wishes-Review

2010-08-20T19:47:00.000-07:00

I just received a wonderful review from Patrice F. over at Joyfully Reviewed for my fantasy novella Fairy Wishes.

Here's a snippet of the review. A lot of wonderful events occur in a limited expanse of time in this story; yet, is so profound and heartwarming it will bring a smile to your face. It's the kind of thing that makes you believe in miracles and that nothing is ever truly lost or irretrievable in matters of the heart. To read the full review just CLICK here.

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Fairy Wishes-Featured

2010-04-14T18:05:00.000-07:00

My fantasy novella Fairy Wishes is featured at my publisher's website this week. Here's the link.

Blurb: With her husband dead, her son and lover gone from her life, Claire Johnson has little left to live for when she unknowingly rescues an imprisoned fairy who grants her three magical wishes.

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Fictionwise-Fairyland

2010-03-26T19:11:00.000-07:00

My short story Fairyland is available at Fictionwise for those of you who do your book purchasing there. You can check it out by clicking here.

Fairyland is the sequel to my novella Fairy Wishes.

In Fairyland female sex slavers have taken over Fairyland when Olivia rolls into the pleasure forest.

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Fairy Wishes-New Review

2009-12-31T23:55:00.000-08:00

I just received a wonderful review for Fairy Wishes by Mary over at Bitten by Books. To read the full review just give a click here.

Happy New Year...Lacey

Fairyland

2009-12-09T23:42:00.001-08:00

Click here to read the first chapter.

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Hot Property-New Review

2009-11-19T18:36:00.001-08:00

I just found a new review of Hot Property. A very good review. Needless to say I'm doing the happy dance. Here's a snippet of the review.

Hot Property brings us into a fast paced world of immediate emotion, snap decisions, and two strong minded individuals. The book was reviewed by Snapdragon who gave it a 4 Book rating. The full review is over at Long and Short Reviews. I'll dance all night if you head over there and leave a comment. Just give a click here.

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FAIRYLAND-Excerpt

2009-11-04T15:59:00.000-08:00

Unedited excerpt of Fairyland.

Olivia Madison tramped on the gas pedal, determined not to glance in the rearview mirror at the city she left behind. The city she loved. She drove like lightning for a safe haven from the worse day of her life on Wall Street. What better place to replenish her spirit than her grandparents’ farm in Pennsylvania.

A few days of peace and quiet in the countryside with some home cooking and she’d be ready to do battle again. With a clear head and a full belly she just might regain some of the small fortune she’d lost in the last week as well.

Dusk turned to darkness as she crossed the state line. Once she left the highway, she had the country road pretty much to herself. She’d be at the farm in less than an hour, provided she continued driving at top speed.

She turned on the radio and put down the front windows to let the October night air keep her alert. The last time she traveled the same road this time of night she had a few close calls, first with a skunk, then a deer.

“What the ….” Olivia’s jaw dropped, her foot slammed against the brake. Fingers squeezed the steering wheel as she twisted it to the left in an attempt to avoid the funnel cloud swirling toward the beam of her headlights. Copyright(c)Lacey Diamond

Coming from New Concepts Publishing December, 2009.

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Another New Release Date

2009-11-04T15:48:00.001-08:00

It looks like Fairyland will be available December, 2009 from New Concepts Publishing.

Next up an excerpt, coming soon.

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Fairyland-New Release Date

2009-09-29T19:49:00.000-07:00

Okay, Fairyland has a new release date of January, 2010 from New Concepts Publishing.

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Hot Property-New Review

2009-09-04T22:00:00.000-07:00

Hot Property received a review from Coffee Time Romance. Here's a snippet.

Skylar and Betsy are a wild pair. They clash against each other at every opportunity. But even if they will not admit it, they bring out the best in each other. If only Betsy would learn to talk to him. Her poor opinion of men in general causes most of Betsy's problems. Ms Diamond has given us a thrilling story of love overcoming prejudice and fear.

Hollie
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & more

To read the full review give a click here.

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Hot Property-First Review

2009-08-11T21:13:00.000-07:00

I just received my first review for Hot Property and I'm doing the happy dance. Here's a snippet of the review given by You Gotta Read Reviews.

Hot Property is the first book that I have read from Lacey Diamond and made me want to read more of her work. The characters were believable and entertaining. I enjoyed Ms. Diamond's style of writing especially the first meeting between Betsy and Skylar. I encourage you to pick up this book as you will find it is a sweet yet sexy romance with an engaging story line.

Reviewed by Val.

Click here to read the full review.

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FAIRYLAND-Great News

2009-06-24T22:03:00.000-07:00

Fairyland, the sequel to my erotic fantasy Fairy Wishes will be available December, 2009 from NewConceptsPublishing.

This book was so much fun to write. I can't wait for it to be available to my readers. I'll put up an excerpt soon.

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Hot Property

2009-06-09T16:54:00.000-07:00

The buy link is finally on my publisher's page to purchase Hot Property. So if you checked before and couldn't find it, it's there now. Give a click right here.I can't wait to hear from my readers. So give me your comments-good or bad. Thanks, Lacey

Hot Property Available

2009-06-02T16:23:00.000-07:00

I just checked my publisher's website and Hot Property released today.

To read an excerpt or purchase your copy just give a click here.

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Hot Property To Release

2009-05-28T20:45:00.000-07:00

Scheduled to released tomorrow from Awe-Struck Publishing. You can read a blurb on the coming soon page by clicking here.

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New Contract

2009-05-14T21:01:00.000-07:00

I just received a new contract from NCP (New Concepts Publishing) for the sequel to Fairy Wishes. This new book is titled Fairyland This is Olivia's story. For those who haven't read Fairy Wishes yet it's available here.

More updates coming soon.

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Twitter

2009-05-06T23:58:00.000-07:00

Since twitter appears to be the new social network place to be, I thought I'd give it a try. It seems pretty simple to figure out. Now if only I remember to post there. Anyone who wants to follow my tweets you can get there here.

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New Release Date

2009-05-03T14:19:00.000-07:00

Okay, my publisher made a change and I have a new release date for Hot Property. The book has been moved ahead a week. So the new release date will be May 29, 2009. But that will be here before you know it.

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Hot Property Countdown

2009-04-25T20:37:00.000-07:00

My contemporary romance Hot Property is on my publisher's coming soon page. The ebook's release date is May 22, 2009. So for all who enjoy a fun romance the wait is almost over. Mark your calendars. I'll also be sure to remind you again closer to the date.

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Fairy Wishes-Available Now

2009-03-18T21:32:00.000-07:00

Drum roll please-Fairy Wishes, my fantasy novella is available for purchase at New Concepts Publishing.

So what do you think of the cover? In my opinion, Alex DeShanks does fantastic work.

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Fairy Wishes-Excerpt

2009-03-10T21:10:00.000-07:00

Chapter One

Claire Johnson's fingers cramped for the umpteenth time. She let go of her little garden digger and flexed her gloved hand a few times, then went back to work. The birds' early morning chirping from where they'd gathered on the telephone line overhead grated on her nerves like most everything else these days. The only reason she was on her knees seeding her flower garden was out of habit. She knew she wouldn't enjoy the scents or blossoms when they bloomed like so many summers before.
"Damn tree root," she cursed, using her digger to stab the ground below the solid mass she hadn't been able to budge. Another hard jab and the dirt cracked on both sides of the packed earth.
She rammed the pointed tip of the digger into one of the cracks and a solid clump of soil popped out. Claire let go of her tool and picked up the hard dirt. Her tired old eyes widened as chunks of ground fell away, exposing a dollhouse-sized teapot. She used her gloved fingertips to rub off the last layer of caked-on-dirt.
"What the …." Claire dropped the tarnished tin and jumped up when a puff of white smoke shot from the spout. She took backward steps as the tiny cloud became a tornado spinning right for her and crashed into her forehead with a thud.
Claire blinked to clear her vision. To make the miniature-sized woman with wings and waving a wand disappear from the tip of her nose. But flipping her eyelids shut and opening them didn't make her go away.
Now Claire could add hallucinating to her recent state of mind. She squeezed her eyelids shut and shook her head. Determined the little woman would be gone when she opened her eyes. She disappeared from Claire's nose, but flapped her tiny wings as she buzzed in front of her face.
"What do you want?" Claire asked.
"That's my question to you," the fluttering woman said.
Now Claire knew she was losing it. No way could someone so little have a voice as loud as her own.
"What are your three wishes?"
Claire glanced at the teapot she'd dropped, then chuckled for the first time in longer than she could remember as she peeled off her work gloves.
The woman made another landing on the tip of Claire's nose. Only this time she propped her hands on her hips. "I'm waiting."
Claire's hand swung up to swat her away, but instead caught the rim of her straw hat and knocked it off her head. Thick gray curls tumbled over her shoulders and down her back.
The woman sprung off Claire's nose and went back to buzzing in front of her face more than an arm-length away. "There's no getting rid of me until your wishes are granted."
Claire hissed, then wheeled around and headed for the house. She made it to the back porch before the woman flew in front of her face again. Claire began swatting at her, connecting only with thin air as they danced round and round across the large porch.
"Give up yet?" the woman asked on a fly-by past Claire's ear.
Claire lowered her arm to her chest and stood still, trying to catch her breath. "If I weren't … an old woman … I'd have nailed you … on the first swing."
"I can make you young again to see if you're right."
Claire's eyes narrowed and her mouth twisted into a devilish grin. "To be twenty-five again."
The woman waved her wand and tapped the tip of Claire's nose. "Done. Two to go."
It began in Claire's head, a wobbly sensation. The movement rolled down her throat, frame, and limbs. Once she was on steady footing again, she glanced down her front. Just in the nick of time to catch her overhauls and pull them up as they slid down her slender hips. Stunned, she glared at the little woman.
"Guess you were a lot thinner at that age."
Claire finally blinked, then closed her mouth and swallowed before sputtering, "You made me twenty-five again?"
"You asked me to. You have two wishes left."
Claire collapsed on the porch swing. After a few moments of staring into space, she raised her palms in front of her face. She studied them briefly, then flipped them over and stared at the other side. "The wrinkles are gone." She reached up and let her fingers caress her cheeks. "They're as soft as a baby's bottom."
"You're an attractive young woman."
Claire started to stand, remembered her oversized pants and remained in her seat. "Who are you?"
The itsy-bitsy flying woman made a downward swoop and landed on the swing's armrest. "The name's Pinky," she stated proudly. "In case you haven't noticed, my hair, eyes, and attire are pink."
Claire licked her dry lips. "Pinky."
"That's right. Pinky, the wish fairy."
Claire looked over the porch railing to her flower garden, half expecting to see her old body face down in the dirt, thinking she'd died and gone to some magical place between heaven and hell. But the only thing in the dirt was her straw hat and the little teapot.
She focused on Pinky who now sat on the porch railing, swinging her tiny legs back and forth. "I don't believe in fairies."
"Most don't until they meet one."
Claire studied her hands again. "Have I lost my mind?"
"Don't think so. But if that's what you want ...."
"No," Claire screeched.
"Then what do you want?"
Claire sat back in her seat. All kinds of thoughts whirled inside her head. She still wasn't convinced she hadn't gone insane or died and was caught or lost somewhere in the stratosphere. But what if Pinky was real? After all, the wish fairy had made her a young woman again.
She had the body of her twenties again. Could she have the man she fell head-over-heels in love with back then too? Could she have her husband back? Could she have her son home again?
Claire's thoughts centered on how happy she was at twenty-five. In love for the first time. Nothing comes close to that blissful feeling of "Falling in love."
"That is your wish?"
Claire shot Pinky a look. Her last three words had slipped out accidentally, making it too late to take them back. She had a decision to make. Tell the truth or say what Lucas would've expected her to say. "I want to fall in love with my husband all over again. I miss him and would give anything to have him here again."
Pinky frowned. "I can grant much. But Pinky can't bring back the dead."
"How do you know he's dead?"
Pinky shrugged. "I just do." She swung her legs up and stood on the railing snickering. "You want a lover? Cause I can give you that." She arched a pink eyebrow. "A man who will pleasure you in ways you haven't known in a very long time."
Claire snickered. "My husband was quite the lover in our younger days."
Pinky closed her eyes, then flipped up her lids. "If truth be told, you missed out on a lot in the pleasure department. From my vision, Lucas never brought you to a climax."
Claire's smooth cheeks flushed with a combination of embarrassment and anger. "How dare you?"
"Oh don't be such an old prude, Claire. Men like Lucas think crawling on top of a woman and pumping until they ejaculate is the only thing that matters."
As much as she would've liked to dispute what Pinky said, she couldn't.
"Claire, do you know how long I've been locked away in that prison?" Pinky asked and hopped over to the armrest of the swing.
"The teapot?"
"Call it what you like. To me it was prison a mean little boy put me in a hundred years ago and buried in the backyard to spite his older sister. Kind of like the prison Lucas kept you in on this secluded Pennsylvania farm." Pinky smiled and winked. "I'm free now and so are you."
Claire shook her head. "I don't understand any of this."
"You don't have to. All that's necessary is making two more wishes I can grant." She threw up her arms. "It's the least I can do after you set me free."
"How long will I remain in this young body?"
"If you like, until you grow old again. If not, you say the magic words. I want to be my old self again, then snap your fingers."
"Sounds simple enough."
"Claire, you look like you did when you were twenty-five. But, we both know you were a newly wed long before that. Your memory is correct though about falling head-over-heels in love at age twenty-five. The young man wasn't that evil husband of yours Lucas. You fell in love with Henry." Pinky drew a long breath and exhaled slowly with a heavy sigh. "Now that man knew how to satisfy a woman. Henry truly loved you. That's why when you asked him to leave he did."
Something was happening inside Claire again. Picturing Henry sent a carnal heat through her. The same pleasurable sensation she felt every time she saw him all those years ago. She trembled remembering the way his lips, tongue, and fingers had caressed her.
"I'd forgotten," Claire said.
"About Henry or the way he made you feel?"
Claire stopped staring off into space and focused on Pinky. "I've never forgotten Henry. Never knew what became of him after he left here."
"He headed as far west as he could go. Married a sweet girl he grew to love over the years. The poor soul never could forget about you though. He still thinks about you more than he does his deceased wife."
Claire's blue eyes lit up. "Henry's still alive?"
"Alive and well for a man of seventy. He lives for visits from his daughter's kids."
"Henry has grandkids?"
"Two. A boy and a girl just like you."
Claire's heart shot to her throat. It took a long time before she could speak. "I have grandchildren?"
Pinky nodded. "Thanks to Lucas, you've missed out on quite a bit of living, Claire."
Claire went back to staring into space. "I have grandkids."
"Would you like to see them? Because that's something I can grant. Have to warn you though. They're almost your age."
Claire glanced down her front, then at her young hands before focusing on Pinky.
"Or I can give you what most people would ask for."
"And what's that?"
"More money than they could ever spend."
"Say what you want about Lucas, but the man made sure I'd have enough money to live out my life."
Pinky peered at the sun faded and paint blistered old farmhouse. "Provided you don't spend on anything but the bare essentials."
Claire hated being reminded of Lucas's faults, which made her painfully aware of her own. By the time she saw how evil the man she married could be, she didn't have the courage to change the course of her life.
She knew if Lucas found out about her love affair with Henry he'd kill them both. Henry wanted to confront him. To tell him they were in love. But Claire pleaded with him not to and he reluctantly agreed. Henry would've pulverized Lucas in a fist fight. But Lucas didn't fight fair. He'd shoot Henry in the back before he'd let him walk off with his wife, his property. When Henry suggested they run away together she would've done it in a heartbeat. But Claire refused to leave her young son behind and taking him with them wasn't an option. Lucas would hunt them down, kill her and Henry, and spend the rest of his life reminding their son his mother was a cheating whore who deserved to die.
Claire made a decision she'd regretted with each waking breath for the last fifty years. Lucas's deathbed confession made the horrible mistake she'd made grow more painful to bare everyday since.
She'd sent Henry away, believing it was the only choice she could make. The man she loved would live and she'd get to see her son grow up. Had she known Lucas had gotten wind of their affair and was making plans of his own, her decision would've been different. And she wouldn't be spending the remainder of her life consumed with self pity and guilt for not standing up to Lucas the day he came home without their son.
"So, you ready to tell me what your two wishes are?"
Pinky's voice cut into Claire's painful memories. She shoved back her shoulders and gave the little fairy her full attention. "I'm ready."
Pinky hopped onto Claire's lap. "Fire away."
"I want my young lover back, and my son."
"Your adult son?"
Claire wrinkled her brow. She needed to give her decision more thought. "If I bring back the little boy Lucas took from me, what happens to his children?"
Pinky twisted her lips to one side. "Hmm, that's the thing. His children are gonna have to disappear from his life for good."
"Is he a good father, Pinky?"
Pinky's mouth spread into a smile. "You'd be real proud of him."
Tears came into Claire's eyes. "I can't take him from his family."
Pinky hopped back over onto the swing's armrest, her back to Claire for a few minutes before she jarred around to face her. "Here's a thought. I give you back Henry as a young man. Then, when or if the two of you decide the time has come to see your children again, you say the words and snap your fingers."
"But we'll be younger than them."
"If that's what you want. If you remember, I did offer you a way of returning to your former grandmother age."
Claire looked past Pinky to open space, then focused on her.
"I know what you're thinking, Claire. The answer is yes. You can have a delicious love affair with Henry, then reunite with your adult son. The topper is ...." Pinky stopped mid-sentence and twisted her tiny lips to one side. "Nah, I think I'll leave that as a surprise. So do we do this or not?"
Claire took a deep breath releasing it slowly. "We do it."
Pinky tossed her a satisfied smile. "You need to close your eyes for this one. When you open them I'll be gone."
"Where will you go?"
"Anywhere these little wings want to carry me," Pinky said, flapping her wings as she buzzed in front of Claire's face. "Now close your eyes."

Chapter Two

Claire did as she was told. She opened her eyes seconds later standing in front of the antique bureau mirror in her bedroom. She couldn't stop staring at the young woman looking back at her. Her flawless features were wrinkle free. Dark thick curls tumbled over her slender shoulders and down her back. The work shirt and overhauls were gone. A silky white nightgown now clung to her curved body and long legs.
She sensed his presence a moment before she saw his reflection in the mirror as he stepped into the bedroom doorway stopping on the spot.
His intoxicating blue eyes fixed on her. "Claire."
Her hand pressed against the center of her voluptuous breasts where her heart had swelled and pounded so hard it took her breath away. She slowly turned to face him. "Henry."
His mouth widened into the enticing smile she recognized from all those years ago, sending a warm tingling sensation gushing through her veins.
"You're as beautiful as the day I left you here, Claire."
Her heart stopped. She attempted a smile, but the sadness that swept through her made it impossible. "You didn't desert me, Henry. I begged you to leave."
He arched a dark eyebrow, then nodded. "I loved you too much to refuse you anything you wanted. Still do."
She swallowed hard. "I know."
He glanced down his rippling bare chest and jeans to his scuffed boots, then steadied his gaze on her. "Did you have a good life, Claire?"
She smiled to keep from bursting into tears. "Oh Henry, my life isn't over. It's about to begin." Instant relief in his expression sent a breathtaking erotic sensation torpedoing through her. Releasing the hold on her breath, she tossed him a devilish grin and winked. "That is if you get over here and kiss me the way you used to."
He chuckled. "I can do that."
Claire didn't wait for him to come to her. She met him halfway, stretched on tiptoes to reach his soft, wet, and delicious tasting lips as they molded over hers. A fierce heat of desire swirled from her lips to the tips of her toes when his powerful arms circled her and drew her against his perfectly chiseled, steaming-hot body.
His lips traveled south, kissing along her throat, then upward to nibble on an earlobe. "I've missed your arousing scent," he murmured, sniffing along her neck.
"It's the lavender soap I use."
Breathing heavily, he cupped her chin in his fingertips and stared down into her pale blue eyes. "No. It's your woman scent."
His lips collided with hers again. Sucking and licking, then he used his tongue to caress hers. Pleasurable moans filled the bedroom until Henry eased his lips from hers. His sky blue eyes held hers captive. "You taste as sweet as I remember."
Claire's tongue slowly licked across her lower lip. "Ditto."

Copyright(c)2009 Lacey Diamond

Available March 18, 2009 from New Concepts Publishing.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Official

2009-02-27T21:22:00.000-08:00

I received the official release date for Hot Property. So for all my wonderful readers, mark your calendars. May 22, 2009 is the big day.

Fairy Wishes is going to be available sooner. And the March release date is almost here. Stay tuned for an excerpt coming soon.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

My Books

2009-01-30T21:05:00.001-08:00

Hot Property

2009-01-29T21:33:00.000-08:00

Unedited Excerpt:

Betsy rounded the archway stepping into the dining room and there he stood.

Her breath caught in her throat. She could simply blame it on being taken by surprise. But that would only be half true. Something about this stranger awakened a peculiar, yet pleasant sensation that flowed through her.

It could have something to do with the intoxicating scent of his cologne filling the room. Or just the way he held his head as he picked over the literature on the table. Whatever it was, she couldn’t just stand there gaping at him like a love struck teenager.

It was a mystery to Betsy that her legs felt a bit wobbly when she took a few giant steps toward him and extended her hand across the table. “Hi there, I’m Betsy Alexander.”

A crushing sensation in Skylar’s chest took his breath away as her hand reached out to him. Relief flooded through him when she finally lowered her arm and continued to smile after he didn’t accommodate her invitation to shake hands.

“You’re the one handling the open house?” he asked, grateful his words came without a stutter or something equally humiliating.

The coldness in his tone was compatible to the steely eyes that commanded an answer. Betsy cleared her throat. “Yes, I am.” Something within saved her from a shrinking feeling and she stood tall. God knows he still towered over her. “I was just about to lock up. But I’d be happy to show you the house.” She told him when she’d be happier if he’d just leave.

“Well lead the way then.”

What arrogance, Betsy thought as she moved into the hallway, tempted to look over her shoulder to see if he followed. But unnecessary since the scent of his cologne grew more powerful as it swirled down around her, making her feel half dizzy.

“I’m sure you’ve noticed the home is immaculate,” she began as she climbed the open staircase to the second floor. To the bedrooms.

A fierce ‘oh no’ screamed within her. What if he’s a rapist? A serial killer. She wasn’t aware that she was practically running up the steps. At the landing, she quickly whirled around to see where he was and crashed into him where he stood on the top step. His strong hands caught her around the elbows.

Skylar’s nostrils flared as her sweet scent drifted upward, giving him a moment of lightheadedness. He exhaled to try and rid himself of the enticing sensation.

Time seemed to freeze while Betsy’s heart beat frantically. Yet, she could have sworn she stopped breathing. Slowly, she peered up, just in time to see the amused smile and warmer eyes before he quickly let go of her. He wasted no time stepping around her onto the landing and took over the lead.

His move suited Betsy just fine. She didn’t think she could handle more of the unnerving sensations she’d experienced with him behind her as she climbed the stairs. Certain his blue eyes were taking in every inch of her curved hips, outlined by the light colored material of her skirt, which ended just above her kneecaps. She had no doubts he’d given her nylon calves a close look as well.

It was her turn to get a good look at him as he strode down the hallway. His short dark hair appeared professionally cut and styled. Not a strand out of place. His broad shoulders were covered with a mint green colored short sleeved shirt that revealed deeply tanned muscled arms. Khaki trousers covered the nicely rounded buns and long legs.

She watched him open the door to the master bedroom and disappear inside. His absence made her remember why she was here and she dashed through the doorway crashing smack into him once again.

Betsy grunted from sudden impact before glaring up at him, certain her face shaded red to match the background in her printed blouse.

Skylar’s hands grasped hold of her arms a second time. He couldn’t help thinking she’d sensed his attraction to her and was intentionally trying to seduce him. Time to put a stop to it before she had him buying a house he had no intention to own.

“Do you make a habit of banging into people to get their attention, Miss Alexander?”

“Of course not.” She jerked away from him, from those accusing eyes. A second later she wondered how he knew she was a Miss. She distinctly remembered introducing herself as Betsy Alexander.

“Then perhaps you should consider having your eyes examined.”

He stepped around her and back into the hallway.

For one brief moment, this bold, arrogant and downright rude man had Betsy contemplating why she stayed in this business. She didn’t have time to dwell on the thought. If she didn’t get moving the last potential buyer for Stephanie’s house would get away.

“Did you see the half bath in the master bedroom?” she questioned as she rushed down the hall to catch up to him.

“I saw it,” he answered sharply and opened another bedroom door and took a quick peek inside.

“Have you noticed the hardwood floors were recently refinished?”

Skylar needed to put distant between them. Get a breath of fresh air before he made a move he’d later regret. “I’ve noticed, Miss Alexander.”

Copyright©Lacey Diamond

Available May, 2009 from Awe-Struck.net

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

I Have A Release Date!

2008-12-19T21:25:00.000-08:00

Yippee, I have a release date for Fairy Wishes. The fantasy novella will be available March 2009. I can't believe that's less than three months away. I'm still waiting for the cover art. As soon as I have it I'll let you know. Next up will be the excerpt of this story. I promise to post it soon. Did I mention I'm working on the sequel? I'm having a blast writing it.

Happy Holidays To All!

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

FAIRY WISHES

2008-11-09T16:04:00.000-08:00

Remember I mentioned having a contract in hand for FAIRY WISHES, my erotic fantasy novella? Well, the deal closed. FAIRY WISHES will be published by New Concepts Publishing in 2009. I don't have the cover art yet or the exact release date. If you want to keep checking for the cover art, you can check the NCP site here. Or you can wait until I post it here. An excerpt will be coming soon to wet your appetite. So stay tuned.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond book...Lacey

Halloween Sale

2008-10-24T10:22:00.000-07:00

My publisher is offering a 10% discount. My novella Stranger In The Night is included. So if you haven't ordered your copy yet, now is your chance. Here's the deal.

Get your fill of things that go bump in the night, put the coupon Halloween into the coupon section of your order to get 10% off of the featured books. You can find them on our HALLOWEEN page or in our Halloween Feature

BIG NEWS!!!

2008-08-20T18:14:00.000-07:00

Actually, I have news on two fronts. I have a tentative release date for HOT PROPERTY-May, 2009. I know that seems like a long way off. But it will be here before you know it. I'll soon have an excerpt posted on my website. Of course I'll post one here as well.

The other great news is I was offered a contract for my erotic fantasy novella FAIRY WISHES. Once I sign on the dotted line, I'll share more details. And of course I'll share an excerpt or two.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Those Raven Nights!

2008-05-22T23:34:00.000-07:00

Those Raven Nights!

Raven Radio, as mentioned in Romantic Times Magazine, is moving to nights! Tune in every Wed at 11-12 PM EST and join Authors Michelle Pillow and Mandy Roth as they talk about everything, nothing and the paranormal. Guests include NY Times and USA Today Bestselling authors as well as those wonderfully talented authors soon to be there, editors, paranormal tour guides, psychics, ghost hunters, specialists and more!

www.ravenhappyhour.com or http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ravenradio

Listeners are welcome to join the live chat or call in to the show to talk to us and our guests. The show will move to its new evening schedule, May 28^th where listeners can catch us every Wednesday at 11PM to 12AM EST. We have a lot of authors on the upcoming line up and you can see a full schedule of guests here: http://ravenhappyhour.com/raven_podcast_schedule_of_guests.htm

WANT TO JOIN THE VIRAL CONTEST AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT RAVEN NIGHTS? Go to Raven’s blog to learn how you could win free advertising packages! Contest open to authors, readers and other groups! http://ravenhappyhour.com/ravenblog/?p=463

Booksigning

2008-05-15T21:05:00.000-07:00

I attended Susan Kelley's booksigning tonight at Page after page, a charming independent bookstore in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Susan autographed a copy of THE GREATER GOOD for me and I can't wait to begin reading the book.

Murrie Zlotziver, owner of Page after page with Susan, holding her book.

Thank you for a memorable evening, Murrie and Susan.

You can visit the bookstore website by clicking here.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

The Scavenger Hunt

2008-05-03T20:50:00.000-07:00

2008 NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt has ended. A great big congratulations to the winners!

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

2008 NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt

2008-03-20T22:01:00.000-07:00

2008 NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt

In celebration of spring and to show our appreciation for our readers, New Concepts authors are holding a Spring Scavenger Hunt exclusively for members of the New Concepts Readers and Authors Yahoo group.

Not a member of the group? Just click here to join:

Perks of membership include advance excerpts, members only contests, announcement of new titles, and one-on-one contact with authors.

The details of the Spring Scavenger Hunt will be announced April 1st on the NCP Readers and Authors group. The last date for entry is April 30th. There will be FIVE fabulous prize packages awarded. Each package will contain numerous goodies, including several NCP books. Please come and join in the fun!

I'm offering a FREE download of Stranger In The Night which will be included in one of the prize packages.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

More Good News

2008-02-05T20:55:00.000-08:00

First a new contract and now a new review for Stranger In The Night. Don't things usually happen in threes? I'll take more good news any day of the week. Back to the wonderful review Sheryl gave over at ecataromance. She said Stranger In The Night is a wonderful book that tempts the heart and imagination. Just give a click and you can read the full review.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

New Contract-New Book

2008-01-26T19:09:00.000-08:00

I'm back with great news. I just signed a contract for a new book. Hot Property is a sweet romance. There's plenty of sexual tension between my hero and heroine. But you'll need to use your imagination for anything that might go on behind closed doors. Hot Property will be available in 2009. Of course this means I have plenty of time to send you some teaser scenes. Here's a snippet of the storyline.

My heroine in Hot Property, Betsy Alexander rides a Harley to blow off steam after stressful work days peddling real estate in a soft market. She desperately needs a motorcycle ride after her first encounter with the arrogant hunk Skylar Blakewood. Then to find out the real estate developer snatched up the land she'd planned for her dream house and a hillside of Christmas trees, knocks her off her sturdy footing, literally, and right into the man's arms.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read a Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

The Holidays Are Here

2007-12-19T19:43:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving

2007-11-21T19:37:00.000-08:00

To all my readers here in the states who celebrate Happy Thanksgiving. I'm cooking for the family and so looking forward to the feast. I have a lot to be thankful for this year. A special thank you goes out to all my readers. Without you I'd have no one to share my stories with.

Until Next Time....Heat Up The Bedroom....Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Contest/Finished Another One

2007-11-01T20:34:00.000-07:00

The Raven Halloween Hunt has ended. Congratulations to all the lucky winners. Lori Tomlinson, won a free download of Stranger In The Night. Hopefully she'll enjoy the book and let us know her thoughts once she reads it.

While I'm here, I thought I'd mention I just finished another erotic novella. Wow, this one sent me on an emotional ride I won't soon forget. I'll give you an update on the book soon. Maybe even post an excerpt too. So stay tuned.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Next Up

2007-09-22T11:56:00.000-07:00

The Raven Halloween Hunt. It should be a blast with loads of prizes.

The Raven Bash Winner

2007-09-22T11:51:00.000-07:00

Wow, I had great fun over at The Raven Bash yesterday, hosted by the wonderful, M&Ms. I gave away a free download of Stranger In The Night. Mandy Briggs was the lucky winner. Congratulations Mandy!

Win A FREE Book

2007-09-18T19:32:00.000-07:00

Here's the deal, on September 21st, Michelle M Pillow and Mandy M Roth are hosting another of their Raven Reader Bash Days. I'll be posting an excerpt of Stranger In The Night and some lucky reader will win a FREE download of the book.

So come on over for a fun day with some hot excerpts for your reading pleasure and a chance to win some fabulous books.

If you don't belong to Michelle and Mandy's group, The Raven, click here to join.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

New Review-Stranger In The Night

2007-07-23T23:48:00.000-07:00

Stranger In the Night

Lacey Diamond
Paranormal erotic romance
Available from New Concepts Publishing
ISBN: 1-58608-987-0

Kimberly Marks, a web designer, after her divorce, bought a Victorian house. She preferred small town life to city life anyway, and had loved the house since a child. Her grandmother had told her a wonderful story that went along with the place. So she vowed then to make the house her own. Once she moved in the dreams began. Were they dreams?

What was it about the house that caused Kim's best friend Jill Dawson, a Realtor, to stay away? Didn't she sell houses? What was it about this house? What were the rumors, and why hadn't Kim heard anything until now? Will Kim have to do some research on her own to find out what lies behind those beautiful old doors? The same house that she and Tyler Canfield had danced and romped through?

Get ready for a shocker! This made for some seriously good suspense! After reading STRANGER IN THE NIGHT. Which, by the way, Kim and Tyler were awesome together! I loved those two! It was as if they were linked together by a heart chain. He made her laugh, and she lifted his spirits. one thing made me ponder. Kim was willing to buy the house sight unseen. I loved this part. Jill was against it. Why? This made for an intensely good, strong story!

Jill played a big role in the story. I liked her because she was stronger than Kim when it came to friendship, and she knew how to keep a secret. I liked the way the two conversed back and forth. This made it sound as though they were mad at each other all the time. This also showed how typical friendships are. And the way Jill kept this big secret from Kim, her best friend. This made the plot even better. I liked the pattern of events which helped to make the suspense tighten throughout the story, and kept my eyes frozen to each page to see what was going to happen next. I also loved the way Kim showed how courageous she was by remaining in a haunted house, and that she did not believe in ghosts anyway. And this made me wonder why Jill waited so long to tell Kim? The best part yet! What could be that horrible that Jill would not want to go into that particular house? Lacey Diamond should be proud of her great skill. Wonderful story!

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Wanda Maynard
The Romance Studio

Brava Novella Contest

2007-07-23T16:26:00.000-07:00

It’s back…

The contest that launched several successful publishing careers and brought readers hours of joy is back! Are you ready?

The Rules:

1) The 5th annual Brava Novella Contest will begin accepting entries at midnight central time on August 1, 2007 and will cease accepting entries at midnight central time on September 30, 2007.

2) All entries must be made using the online entry form that will be forthcoming. Watch this page and the message board — Contest Forum — for information. No email or snail mail entries will be accepted.

3) Entries will be 750 words (computer count/actual word count) and entrant’s choice of any scene in the novella. Entries over 750 words will be disqualified.

4) This year, for the first time, the contest will have a theme. Entries must be written to the theme of: reunited lovers.

5) All entries will be judged by established Brava authors with the top twenty finalists being judged by Kensington Editorial Director Kate Duffy. As in previous years, there will also be voting by readers with the highest voted entry being named the “Readers’ Choice.”

6) Judging will be held during the month of October with winners announced by November 15, 2007.

7) One entry per person. Open to unpublished authors and those published with houses other than Kensington.

The Reward:

If your 750 word entry is selected as one of the 20 finalists, your entry will be read by Kate Duffy. Take a look at the books in the sidebar and below to see how many previous Novella Contest entrants became Kensington authors because of having their entries read by Kate.

Got Questions?

Visit the message board’s Contest Forum and post them there. The contest will be run through the message board, so get accustomed to it now!

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

INDEPENDENCE DAY

2007-07-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

To all my fellow Americans please remember in your July 4th celebration why we celebrate. I for one am proud and grateful to call the good old USA home.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

2007-06-15T16:17:00.001-07:00

Enjoy your special day guys!

Reading Pleasure

2007-06-10T17:23:00.000-07:00

I'm in the habit of reading an hour or two before bedtime. I hadn't realized I'd been doing the majority of that reading on my laptop for quite a while now. I'm talking about pleasure reading--other authors work. Ebooks. I was out of town last night and without my laptop. You guessed it. I had to satisfy my reading pleasure with the little paperback I've been carrying around in my purse. Only instead of enjoying the nightly ritual I've become accustomed to, I became frustrated. Not with the writing because I can hardly remember what I read. My frustration was in trying to read the fine print. I had to dig out my magnifying glasses. Then there was the irritation each time I turned the page and had to reposition the book in my hands so the pages wouldn't flip back and I'd be on another page and have to figure out what page I'd been reading.

There is no denying it anymore. My personal reading preference is an ebook.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Working

2007-06-05T16:52:00.000-07:00

I'm working on a new book and having so much fun it's almost shameful to call it work. The story is erotic. But, there's a whole lot of seriousness to it as well. Maybe a better word is sadness. I'm thinking readers will laugh, cry and experience some heat as well--want to grab their partner and do some hugging, kissing, and a whole lot more. I'm hopeful readers will read the last word with a satsified sigh and a smile.

I have a tentative title for the book. But I'm not ready to name it because I have a feeling it's about to change.

Here's a thought. How about I put out a few words and you take one or all and suggest a title. Sound good? Here goes: dirt, teapot, wishes, fairy, pink, minature, young, old.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

2007-05-13T18:23:00.000-07:00

New Review for Stranger In The Night

2007-05-09T22:07:00.000-07:00

Thought you wouldn't mind if I shared the newest review I received for
STRANGER IN THE NIGHT.

Mysterious dreams of a sexy stranger have Kim waking excited in her new
home. When she tells her friend Jill about the dreams, Jill starts acting
strange and swears there is more to Kim's new home than she knows. But
for some reason, Jill doesn't want to tell her. Especially since something
disturbing happened to Jill first hand.

Unable to get the information from Jill, Kim begins doing her own research.
But meanwhile, she has actually met the man in her dreams. The attraction
is swift and consuming, and Kim allows this new relationship to take hold of
her. As things begin to unfold, Kim finds out the truth about her house and
figures out she can't let Tyler go. Ever.

Stranger in the Night is chilling, yet romantic. The quick pull between
Tyler and Kim is felt from the moment they meet. It's great. I felt like I
should be sitting around a camp fire while someone told me this story. It
has a ghost story feel to it that I thoroughly enjoyed. Lacey Diamond has
created great characters to bring this story to life.

Review by Klarissa at Joyfully Reviewed

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read a Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt

2007-05-03T22:40:00.000-07:00

The NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt was a *huge* success. Thank you to
everyone who participated! I wish we could have given you all
prizes, but unfortunately, we were limited to just six prize
packages, so the winners were (drum roll, please) ...

Prize Package #1--Priscilla Mixon from Alabama
Prize Package #2--Michelle Bauer from New York
Prize Package #3--Carol Stout from South Carolina
Prize Package #4--Gail Martin from Canada
Prize Package #5--Shanna Bredel from Colorado
Prize Package #6--Kim Sutton from Michigan

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Spring Scavenger Hunt

2007-04-05T23:08:00.000-07:00

In celebration of spring and to show our appreciation for our
readers, New Concepts authors are holding a Spring Scavenger Hunt
exclusively for members of the New Concepts Readers and Authors
Yahoo group.

Not a member of the group? Just click here to join.

Perks of membership include advance excerpts, members only contests,
announcement of new titles, and one on one contact with authors.

The details of the Spring Scavenger Hunt will be announced April
15th on the NCP Readers and Authors group. The last date for entry
is April 30th. There will be SIX fabulous prize packages awarded.
Each package will contain numerous goodies, including several NCP
books. Please come and join in the fun!

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Number Three!

2007-04-01T22:40:00.000-07:00

I just received another great review for Stranger In The Night. Robin at My Book Cravings gave the book 5 Roses. Here's a snippet of the review:

STRANGER IN THE NIGHT is a sizzling and sexy story. Tyler is a hero who will take your breath away. Ms. Diamond has created a man that any woman would love to snuggle up to in the night, not to mention have a fun romp in the sack with. Kim is Tyler’s match in every way. She is an independent woman with a good head on her shoulders. The love story has both tender and intense moments and the love scenes will leave you panting. I loved the back story created surrounding the “curse”. The twist at the end was a wonderful addition to an already outstanding story. Do not miss out on STRANGER IN THE NIGHT! Log on to New Concepts Publishing today and buy a copy of this exciting story.

Here's the link to the full review.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Another New Review!

2007-03-17T21:52:00.000-07:00

I just found another great review for Stranger In The Night. Frost gave the novella 5 kisses. Here's the link at Two Lips Reviews.

Lacey

New Review

2007-03-17T12:54:00.000-07:00

I'm happy. I'm going to brag. I just received a wonderful review for Stranger In The Night. I'd be forever grateful if my readers would go have a look and leave a comment.

Here's the link to the review.

Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Stranger In The Night-Blurb

2007-02-24T19:34:00.000-08:00

Okay, I apologize for not posting in a while again. Busy writing. Truthfully, I've been doing more reading than writing lately. Anybody read a good book recently? Must be something in the stars because I've been devouring the stack of ebooks stored on my laptop. I usually do this right before I speed write the first draft of a new book. I can feel it coming. Speaking of books, I don't think I ever posted a blurb of Stranger In The Night. So here goes.

****

Long ago, something terrible had happened in the old Victorian house that Kim was so lovingly restoring, but Kim doesn't believe in ghosts and she's certain that the man who invades her dreams night after night, giving her passion and pleasure such as she's never known, couldn't possibly be a ghost.

But her best friend, Jill, won't enter the house. Jill's convinced that a curse hangs over the house and no woman who lives there will ever find happiness.

****

I don't know about you, but if I didn't already know what happens, I'd want to read more. Have to run...Reading my own blurb gave me an idea for a new book.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Bad Bad Lacey

2007-01-28T00:07:00.000-08:00

I've been a bad girl. Sorry I've been missing in action. The new year has gotten off to a crazy start on the homefront. There never seems to be a dull moment around the Diamond household. I've managed to do quite a bit of writing this month. Nothing new finished. But I'm getting close. I promise to return with good news soon. So please stay tuned.

For newcomers, you might want to take a look at my novella, STRANGER IN THE NIGHT. I guarantee the story is hot enough to melt your hard drive.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

A Happy New Year To All!

2006-12-30T22:18:00.000-08:00

I'm sitting here remembering memorable moments in 2006. Okay, some of those memorable moments are sad ones. But all in all, most are good ones. So as I look to the year ahead, I'm setting goals in the hope next year at this time the good will outweigh the bad moments.

To all of you, I wish a year ahead filled with peace and happiness.

See you next year...Lacey

Free Story-Slow Hand

2006-12-12T21:43:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year when I become super generous. Giving is so much more rewarding than receiving. At least for me. It's my pleasure to offer to all adult readers my short erotic story Slow Hand for Free.

Swing over to my websiteand click on the cover art for Slow Hand. That will take you to the page where you will be able to read the whole story.

Happy Holidays!!!!

Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Until Next Time...Lacey

I'm Dancing!

2006-11-11T23:40:00.000-08:00

I'm dancing for joy! Stranger In The Night is available for purchase. The release date was moved up so you can understand why I'm jumping for joy. For all who've been waiting, run on over to my publisher's website and get your copy.

Now I'm off to do more celebrating.

Remember...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book

Until Next Time...Lacey

2006-11-06T23:20:00.000-08:00

Stranger In The Night

Erotic Paranormal Romance Novel

I created a Slide Show! Check it out!

2006-11-04T23:19:00.000-08:00

Update!

2006-10-30T20:05:00.000-08:00

I received some exhilarating news from my publisher today. If all goes as planned, Stranger In The Night will be released on November 17th. Hurray! I'll be sure to keep you updated on any new info. I hope you're as anxious as I am to see the cover art. Of course I'll announce it right here as soon as I see it. But you can always check in at my publisher's website and look at their Coming Soon page.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

2006-10-13T20:02:00.000-07:00

Slow Hand

Book Trailer

2006-10-12T23:54:00.000-07:00

I put up a little book trailer on youtube.com for my short erotic story Slow Hand. For anyone wanting to take a peek, just give a click here.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

I'm Back

2006-10-07T18:55:00.001-07:00

Oh my, I've been gone a long time. I apologize to my readers. Now that I'm back from writing up a storm, I see that I've accidentally deleted most all of my earlier post. So I guess we're almost starting from scratch.

For those who travel myspace I have a page there. Just give a click here and it will take you there.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Update!

2006-07-24T15:31:00.000-07:00

Just when you think.....Okay, I thought I'd offer my novella Stranger In The Night for sale through my website. But being a publisher is hard work. Takes away from my writing time. So just when I'm thinking this wasn't such a brilliant idea, I receive wonderful news. New Concepts Publishing wants to publish the novella. Going to contract with them will free up more time to write. Not to mention that they are a terrific publisher. I don't have a publication date yet. But I'll be sure to make an announcement as soon as I have one.

My short story Slow Hand is available for purchase through my website. For those interested, just hop on over to my website where you can read an excerpt, the reviews, and of course find the link to purchase the story. But you should hurry. I'm not sure how much longer the tale will be available.

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

New Review-Slow Hand

2006-04-10T20:29:00.000-07:00

I just received a new review for Slow Hand. Here's a snippet of the review. When we love someone, we risk getting hurt. That is simply the way things work. There is no joy without sorrow and no love without pain. Slow Hand is a short but sweet story delving into the sort of brief encounter that helps people keep going when it seems they've got nothing left to go for.
Reviewed By Marissa at Novelspot.net
The full review is located here
Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

It's About Time!

2006-03-26T11:30:00.000-08:00

Time for an update. Not a whole lot to report. No new books on the horizon just yet. But that could soon change. I'll fill you in on that a little later. Not too long ago I was eavesdropping on a conversation about what erotic writers wear while working. A wicked smile played around my mouth as I listened. The thing is, I could be wearing a comfie pair of sweats and tee shirt or nothing at all. But I'll never tell. It's more fun to let you use your imagination. Picture me anyway you like. If I've done my job as a writer, you won't be thinking about me or what I'm wearing while you read my books. It will be my characters that will absorb your thoughts. Oh my, have to run for now. I'm feeling a draft. Be back with you soon. Until next time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

New Review-Slow Hand

2006-01-08T22:14:00.000-08:00

Slow Hand, just received its second review.

Here's a snippet for your reading pleasure.

SLOW HAND is a short but intriguing story about two strangers who meet and end up going to bed together. I know what you're thinking...how can they do that? Don't they know the dangers? Putting that aside -- it is fantasy, you know -- it realistically portrays the loneliness in the world today and how some people deal with it. It's really a rather touching story. For a time out from the every day rigmarole, pick up SLOW HAND by Lacey Diamond. Reviewed by Sinclair Reid at Romance Reviews Today Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Slow Hand's Release!

2006-01-04T19:03:00.000-08:00

The countdown is almost over. Has everyone gone over to my website to read the excerpt?

For those who haven't, I'll post it right here.

“I love you, Peter.”

“I’m sorry, babe. It’s over. I’m in love with someone else.”

The familiar softness of his fingertips as they glided along her tear-soaked cheek, sent shivers of want for him through her even as he broke her heart.

She didn’t run after the man she’d always loved and knew she’d love forever when he walked out the door for the last time that rainy night six months ago. She dried her tears and buried the pain. There wasn’t time to fall apart. She needed to remain strong to care for her bedridden grandmother. She had no other family left to look after her. Even if she had, she’d be at Gram’s side. The only other person in the world she loved and cherished as much as Peter was her grandmother.

* * *
Gram went to live with the angels earlier today. Now she’s alone in the world. There are friends she can turn to for moral support, but it’s not the same. It never will be again.

The tears began spilling from her eyes at ten o’clock this morning and continued the entire time she threw clothes into a suitcase, then climbed behind the wheel of her car and left town. Destination unknown.

She drove for hours in a drizzly rain, without direction, without purpose, and crying her eyes out. When darkness came she continued on, even as blinding rain slashed against the windshield. Then he appeared. Walked from the patch of woods right into the beam of her headlights.

She slammed both feet against the brake pedal, locking the tires and throwing the car into a spin on the wet road. Her fingers kept a death grip on the steering wheel once the whirl ended and she faced the direction she’d just traveled.

She jumped in surprise when he tapped on the window. When the passenger’s side door opened, she slowly tilted her head toward it and gazed into the most hypnotizing pair of blue eyes she’d ever seen.

Copyright(c)Lacey Diamond

Until Next Time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

New Review

2005-09-25T20:39:00.000-07:00

I apologize for being quiet for so long. I've been busy working on a new manuscript. Actually, I've been rewriting one I wrote a long time ago. I fear the market wasn't ready for this book when I first wrote it. Now it is. At least I hope it is.

Now I have to tell all about the 5 star review I just received for Stranger In The Night. I'll post a chunk of it here since it probably won't post to Jerr's website for another month.

Right off the start, what impressed me about this book was the ease in which a reader became hooked to it. It wasn’t through sex but through the hunger and loneliness of a woman seeking peace. Though the peace came about in an unsuspecting manner, the results were scorching dreams that will haunt my own psyche. Ms. Diamond has a story of intricate and rather fascinating characters. I was instantly enamored of the brazen and yet determined Kim Marks. Her stamina and determination to continue with her life after a horrendous divorce played well at the reader’s emotions but tied a sense of empathy towards Kim. The counterpart set for Kim, Tyler Canfield was perfect for this story line. This main male character was not only delectable in the dream essence but also in the real setting. I was completely fascinated by Ms. Diamond’s ability to make reader wonder just as to how one creates a fantasy/dream lover. She made not only this reviewer wonder if there is such a thing as a ‘man of my dreams’ but made me a believer out of honestly saying ‘anything is possible’. I give this spectacular book a definite read, and would highly recommend it for anyone that loves their romance and mysteries with a spin of flair. *****five star review by Mila “Bean” Ramos at Just Erotic Romance Reviews

Until next time...Heat Up The Bedroom...Read a Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

I did It!

2005-08-26T20:50:00.000-07:00

Hurray!!!! I finally figured out how to add links and author blogs to my blog. Whew!!!! It only took mere hours. So now if there are authors who want to exchange blog links, I'm ready willing and able. Until Next Time. Heat Up The Bedroom...Read A Lacey Diamond Book...Lacey

Testing

2005-08-25T21:57:00.000-07:00

I'm trying to figure out how to add links and a few other things. Be patient with me until I do this. Thanks, Lacey

Slow Hand Cover

2005-08-19T17:09:00.000-07:00

Hurray!!!! I finally figured out how to add photos to my blog. So what do you think of the cover? Slow Hand is a short story.

Until next time... Heat Up The Bedroom... Read A Lacey Diamond Book... Lacey

The Disaster

2005-08-10T22:18:00.000-07:00

What a nightmare these past weeks have been. Computer disaster. One computer fried, or so I thought. Another too old to keep up with the Internet highway. Computer number three is brand spanking new so I'm back in action. Hurray!!!! It's taken forever to catch up. But I've done it. Whew!!!! Got through the thousands of emails that were waiting in my inbox so now it's time to get back to the work at hand, writing books. A new set of characters have been begging me to tell their story. And oh man, oh man, it's a hot one. So I'm off to put it in writing. Until next time.... Heat Up The Bedroom....Read A Lacey Diamond Book....Lacey

Slow Hand

2005-05-21T21:15:00.000-07:00

I'm excited! I just received the cover for Slow Hand and it's fantastic. For the curious, swing by my website for a look. While you're there you can read the excerpt I just added. Judith Glad(heyjude)did the cover art. Here's a link to her website. Until next time....Heat Up The Bedroom. Read a Lacey Diamond Book.....Lacey