Hello Suzy! Thank you so much for visiting Written
Butterfly with me today! It’s such a
pleasure to chat with you. So tell me…
This book is the third in a series. Each book’s central
character is one of the males in a club. I hadn’t considered writing about Ash
this soon, I had in mind a couple of other characters that I felt drawn to. But
for some reason Ash wasn’t satisfied and demanded his story be told.
Who am I to ignore a character?
I am definitely a panster – in fact while writing Ash I
wrote the chapter where they finally get together first.
2)
Do you have a ritual when it comes
to writing? Example….get coffee, blanket, paper, pen, laptop and a comfy place.
I write in my office. I try to start ‘work’
around 7:30 and work through until around 1pm unless the muse is either
demanding or a no-show. Always have a cup of black Chinese White tea on hand
and music blaring in the background. My iPod is set on shuffle and I listen to
a very eclectic mix of music (everything from Opera, Pop, classical right
through to Tibetan throat singing and chants).
3)
What was your process for coming
up with the title and character names?
Titles are always hard for me. I tend to give
the MS something simple to start with then often change the name half a dozen
times until something just clicks. Often it’s a phrase in the book that kind of
sums it all up.
Character names are also hard. When I first
started writing I went through all my ancestors and named my characters. Now
I’ve ran out of old family names and have to come up with new ones. Because my
characters are more mature I search out names from the 50s and 60s.
4)
What future projects are on the
horizon for you?
I have two books with my publisher at the moment. One is in
the final edits stage so it should be released fairly soon. It’s a ménage and
called Sweet Things.
The other book is a paranormal ménage romance about vampires
and mortals called Blood War.
I’ve a number of WIPs including a few more Masters from the
Silk Rope Master series that I hope to finish writing by the end of the year or
early next year.
They ooze
power, control, natural dominance - and sex. They are The
Silk Rope Masters.
None have ever found love but watch out! When
they fall, they'll fall fast and hard!
Sophie
Laurent, 51, is filling in for her chef brother at Silk Rope when she comes
face-to-face with Master Ash. A natural born Dom, Ash (Reyansh) Siddiqi, 53, is
club co-owner. A confirmed bachelor, never been in love, never been in a
relationship. He takes his pleasures without romantic involvement, and always
only at the club.
But
when Sophie stepped into the club chef's shoes Ash was caught and he fell hard
and fast. He was besotted and acting like a teenager instead of the strong
dominant man he was.
Unfortunately
for Ash it was obvious Sophie disliked him. His heart broke as he tried to
accept her rejection of him.
Ash
decides he needs to be the Dom he is – strong and confident, then all he has to
do is come up with a way to change her mind before her brother returns and
she’s out of his life forever.
Be Warned: BDSM, anal sex, sex toys, voyeurism,
flogging, public exhibition
This is an erotic romance. There are explicit
sexual descriptions and explicit language used throughout. It will offend some
readers.
STORY
EXCERPT:
“I
think I’d better meet this beauty who has you all in a tizzy.” Ash left the
other two and went wandering around the club. He thought he’d wait until around
eleven before introducing himself to Sophie. There wouldn’t be as many demands
on her time as most would have already eaten and she would be winding down for
the night.
A
little after eleven, Ash walked through the back door and into the kitchen.
Sophie had just put something in the oven and had stood. Stepping back, she
bumped into Ash and let out a scream of surprise as he grabbed her to stop her
falling.
“Ah!”
“Oh,
hell, I’m really sorry. I should have made a noise.”
An
armful of stunningly beautiful woman turned her head and glared at him. Those
amazing eyes stared directly into his and he caught his breath. He couldn’t
take his gaze off her.
She
wiped a hand across her forehead. “Merde,
you scared me, I didn’t expect anyone in here.”
Ash
realized his hands were still full with a thick lush body. With his arms around
her, he felt her heart pound from her fright when he’d grabbed her. Now she
twisted until he was forced to let her go. He held out a hand. “I’m Ash Siddiqi.
Hi.”
“Oh.
Sorry about that but you gave me a start. I’m Sophie Laurent,” she replied as
she shook his hand, that slight French accent tickling his ear.
There
was a look on her face that surprised him. He was used to new people staring at
him like they were kind of fearful, but this was something else he couldn’t
quite place. Surprise? Dread? Shock?
“How
is everything? Jake and Alex tell me your brother is doing well.”
“Yes.
He’s fine, although he’s a bit like a bear with a sore head because he can’t
get around or do much.”
Calder
came in from collecting used dishes in the dining room and nodded hello to Ash.
“Evening, Ash. Have a good break?”
Ash
nodded as Calder went on, “Chef, do you want me to wash up now or prep for
tomorrow?”
“Leave
the washing for another fifteen minutes. If you just load up the dishwasher,
then we’ll start the prep.”
“Yes,
Chef.”
Ash
said, “I think I’d better leave you, I only wanted to say hello. If you need
anything, just give me a shout.”
“Thank
you, Mr. Siddiqi.”
“It’s
Ash.”
She
merely nodded and turned her back on him. Ash watched as she began sorting
ingredients then he left.
The other two are right. She’s stunning! He couldn’t forget the feel of her lush body
in his arms. He hadn’t intended to hold her but she would have fallen if he
hadn’t. Then his arms had felt plenty of curves and an abundance of padding.
And those eyes! Amazing color, a real vivid green surrounded by blue—light to
dark on the outer edge. He couldn’t remember ever seeing ones like hers before.
Ash went into the club proper and wandered through, but he couldn’t get those
eyes out of his mind. She had full lips too—no lipstick, only delicious-looking
lips that were a rosy pink color and simply begged to be kissed. Later, he
stuck his head into the kitchen to say goodnight, but the place was in darkness
and when he glanced at his watch, he saw it was after two in the morning.
Damn, missed her. I’ll catch her tomorrow
night.
© Suzy Shearer 2020
A FEW LINKS WHERE TO BUY:
Angus and
Robertson: https://www.angusrobertson.com.au
BIO:
Renaissance woman,
best-selling and Award winning author Suzy Shearer writes contemporary and
paranormal erotic romances filled with mature and interesting characters. Her
books always feature older heroes and heroines; ranging from mid 40s to 60s.
The heroines are usually confident plus-sized women who are proud of their
curves. Suzy feels it's important for readers to connect.
Suzy also wants her readers to understand just because people are older doesn't mean they aren't intriguing, desirable, open to challenges and willing to experiment. They may be older but not always wiser. Remember sexy isn't just for the under 30s.
A Buddhist and artist, Suzy lives in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW, Australia with one very spoilt dog and two equally spoilt cats keeping her company. When Suzy is not writing, she is usually painting - an accomplished watercolour Artist her subjects range from portraits and animals to nudes and landscapes. She is also a quilter, toy maker, sculptor and potter. Suzy's Art
Suzy also wants her readers to understand just because people are older doesn't mean they aren't intriguing, desirable, open to challenges and willing to experiment. They may be older but not always wiser. Remember sexy isn't just for the under 30s.
A Buddhist and artist, Suzy lives in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW, Australia with one very spoilt dog and two equally spoilt cats keeping her company. When Suzy is not writing, she is usually painting - an accomplished watercolour Artist her subjects range from portraits and animals to nudes and landscapes. She is also a quilter, toy maker, sculptor and potter. Suzy's Art
LINKS - WHERE TO FIND SUZY:
BOOKS OUT
NOW
The Club
series
The Club: Bound
The Club 2: Uncollared
The Club 3: Waxed
The Club 4: Displayed
The Club 5: Submit
The
Club 6: Unmasked
Dark Desires series
(each book is a standalone)
Whipped Delights
Craving Her Master
Melting Her Dom’s Heart
An Artist’s Kiss
Elephants and Ever-Afters
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The Hunters
series
A
Hunter's Heart - Book 1
A
Hunter’s Choice - Book 2
A
Hunter’s Challenge - Book 3
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The Silk Rope Masters
series
Steven
Jake
Ash
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Single Titles
Daemons
Are Forever
Build
a Love
Perfect
Three
Her
Dom’s Secret Past
A
Wolf's Tale
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Coming Soon
Sweet Things
Blood War
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