Virtual Book Tour + #Giveaway: Hard Lust by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue @GoddessFish

Hard Lust

by Tina Donahue

GENRE: Erotic Romance

BLURB:

Don't ever trust a demon. Unfortunately, Megan has learned that lesson too late. The deal she made to save her sister's life has landed her in hell about seventy years early. And now she has three sexy demons trying to tell her what to do.

Nope. Not going to happen.

These guys have never had to deal with such defiance. Andros figures she's due for some erotic discipline, which he'll happily provide. Racan's pure alpha, his hardcore plans include bondage and submission. Quiet yet intense, Vespar expects endless kink to spice up their carnal play.

Who would have ever expected she'd end up falling for them? Too bad demons can't be trusted...because someone is trying to kill the magic and threatening her stay in this lusty world.

Excerpt:

Even during her worst days, Megan Wynters never believed this would happen.
I am so screwed. Afraid to budge, she stood paralyzed in a garish room decorated in more gold and mirrors than Versailles, a weird symbol she couldn’t decipher painted on blood red walls. Displayed throughout the cavernous space were countless marble statues depicting nude men and women screwing or going down on each other or…Thunderous bass from a death metal tune pounded through the wall to her left, the pornographic paintings there bouncing on each deafening beat.

She curled her upper lip, turned and flinched. A guy who hadn’t been in here a second before, sat in the throne-like chair behind the humongous desk. Early thirties or so, he had hazel eyes, and thick blond hair that fell in soft waves to his shoulders. Those suckers and his chest were beyond broad, his well-toned muscles straining against his black silk shirt. Her stomach fluttered at the astounding picture he created, and then her insides clenched when she recalled where she was. That didn’t keep her from eyeing him further. The sun or a tanning lamp had tinted his complexion gold, while his features… Not only were they masculine, but beautiful enough for an angel. Down here? In fucking Hell? Given his great looks, she had to be anywhere but there. Her pulse ticked up. Hope surged. Someone moaned.

The statue to her right was climaxing. Jeezus. The writhing life-sized figures weren’t stone but people, or demons, or something animate. The pure white woman threw back her head and wailed. The pasty guy kept pumping his cock into her. God, god, god. This definitely wasn’t Heaven. But not quite the other place either, considering the coolish air circulating, causing goose bumps to rise on her arms. Rattled and wary, she faced the guy, and then jumped. Two other men, also early thirties, stood on either side of his desk. Both took her in from her mouth to her boobs and lower. Much lower. Unexpected heat rolled through her, her folds creaming at the guys’ raw male appeal, appreciation for their physical gifts stealing her breath and—
Hold it. She couldn’t be turned on by them. It’s a trick. They’re fucking doing this to me because they’re…

Uncertain what they were, she cringed at the possibilities, but  still couldn’t glance away.
The one to her right was tall and luscious, his skin olive, his longish black hair combed back. He wore a black tee and low-slung jeans, no shoes or socks. If this were Hell, he should have cloven hooves, not large feet and long toes. Maybe this was purgatory? Please, please, please. That part of the underworld, or whatever they called it, might be bearable.

A pendant hung around his neck boasting a dark red symbol—the same as those on the walls—against a black circle. The blond guy sported an onyx ring on his left forefinger displaying an identical design. Which means? Her stomach rolled and wouldn’t stop. She didn’t want an explanation on what the symbol signified. It might kill her dream this wouldn’t turn out too bad. The third guy had a tat on his left pec showing the exact figure. He’d dressed in black leather pants and biker boots, no shirt, his light brown hair worn short, skin bronzed. Her ears buzzed in approval then rang from unease. The blond smiled, producing deep dimples in his cheeks. Her knees weakened at his normal, friendly greeting. The way a mortal guy would show delight at seeing her and that this could lead to something good. Conversation, a few laughs, then other great stuff. If they behaved nicely, she wouldn’t mind. Damn, she hadn’t had fun in forever.
Another statue climaxed.

Holy hell. Snapped back to reality, she remembered her presence here was a colossal blunder she had to straighten out. Her mouth was so dry she struggled to speak. “I don’t know who you guys are, but—”

“Andros.” The blond touched his thumb to his chest then inclined his head to the shirtless guy.

“Vespar.” He gestured to the one without shoes. “Racan.” His smooth baritone caressed and enticed. “And you’re Megan.”

She wasn’t admitting to anything.

Interview with Tina Donahue

What was the hardest scene from your book to write?

I’d have to say the hardest parts to write in any erotic book are the sex scenes. You’d think they’d be easy, because we’re all experts at messing around, right?  So not true. Smokin’ hot sex is more than putting slot A into slot B. It’s about emotions. To have the characters connect on a deep level during the act. Easy to imagine. Brutally hard to put into words.

Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre?

Great question. I started writing thrillers then changed to contemporary romance, specifically romcoms. They still have a special place in my heart. From there, I journeyed to historicals, sci-fi, suspense, and finally paranormal, which I’m mainly concentrating on now. The thing about PNR (paranormal romance) that beats out the others is the awesome worlds I can create, along with the amazing powers. Plus, I can add romcom, thriller, or suspense elements to the plot. The best of all worlds.

If you write in more than one genre, how do you balance them?

It should be hard, but for me it’s not. Once I start writing a book, I’m so immersed in that plot, I can’t think of anything else. In the past, I’ve switched from historical to contemporary to PNR to suspense and everything in between within weeks or months. I find it keeps my juices flowing.

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?

The characters. I admire Megan. She’s feisty, like I am, and doesn’t take crap from anyone. As a kid, I was very shy (still am), but I learned to stand up for myself. That’s why I like her.

As for my heroes Vespar, Andros, and Racan. Wow, they’re hotter than sin yet have a good core. They’re decent men – or demons if you will. Guys who command in bed but listen afterwards. Now where do I find them in real life? 

What book that you have read has most influenced your life?

That’s hard to say as there have been so many. However, The Millennium Trilogy (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest), are my absolute faves. Lisbeth Salander, the heroine, is amazing. She’s smart, fearless, and demands justice. The best kind of heroine there is. I want mine to be like her.

Tell us a little about yourself? Perhaps something not many people know?

Despite writing erotic romance, my real life is nothing like that. I didn’t enjoy my first kiss until I was seventeen and still prefer to read rather than to go clubbing.

Can you tell us something about your book that is not in the summary?

Hard Lust is more than a fun book about hot heroes and sex, although there’s a lot of both inside. It’s a love story between four lost souls who never thought they’d meet the right person who’d have their back no matter what. It’s about seeking and gaining trust then letting it wash away all the bad that happened before. More than anything, it’s about hope even when faced with an endless future.

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.

On a less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.

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