Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Blog Tour + #Giveaway: Willful Parties by Liz Ellyn @liz_ellyn @XpressoTours

Willful Parties
Liz Ellyn
Published by: The Wild Rose Press
Publication date: January 1st 2025
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance

Seth is the vibrant bisexual marathoner who sparked the relationship with Kat and Dylan. He remains undeterred in pursuit of their perfect love, even when confronted with a devastating blow. Kat, their sharp-witted pixie, treasures good moments as gifts due to past experiences. She hesitates to wholeheartedly commit based on a deep-rooted fear of heartache and pressing her luck. Dylan exudes irresistible confidence and brilliance and is marked for an impressive political future. However, his internal struggle with identity and career decisions poses a significant hurdle in committing to their love affair.

They share a sizzling three-way passion but are destined to part ways after graduating from their Chicago law school. Legal battles, heart-wrenching losses, and mounting obligations challenge the prospect of reclaiming their love.

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EXCERPT:

“Wow! The lack of organization is unbelievable.” His eyes wandered around. How had he not noticed when he helped Mr. Lawson?

“I know.” Kat pulled a box down from above her head. It toppled over and the contents spilled all over the floor. She laughed. “I found some of the Christmas ornaments!”

Seth bent over and picked up the assortment of gold and silver tinsel and red stockings. “This might go easier if we organize a bit first.” He tried not to distort his face in disgust over the mess.

“I think I inherited my father’s lack of organization skills. I don’t know where to begin.” Kat worried her lip. “Lucky for you, I follow experts on the internet.” He placed his index finger in front of his lips. “Shhh. I have a secret organizational fetish.”

Kat laughed out loud. “Speaking of kink.”

“Oooo. My favorite topic.” Seth waggled his eyebrows.

She laughed again. “I was going through my dad’s computer and found a file labeled porn.” Kat made a face like she had eaten something distasteful.

Seth made a beeline for the office chair. “Let’s fire up this old fart and check out your dad’s porn folder.”

“Ew. Seth, no.” Kat swiped at his hand to stop him.

“It’s not like your dad is going to be in the videos.” Seth flipped it on and listened to the dinosaur roar to life.

“Dylan left just a few hours ago and you already need porn?” She continued her half-hearted attempt at physically restraining Seth’s hands.

Her insensitive comment stung, but he gave Kat a pass. He reminded himself of the importance of offering her a wide latitude in her grieving process.

“Kat, let me give you a lesson. You can never have enough porn.” Seth drummed his fingers and stretched his neck while the computer whirred and beeped until the screen flickered to life.

“Okay, so where did he hide this file?” He looked at Kat.

She rolled her eyes. “He didn’t.”

“Oh my God! It’s labeled porn!” He burst into laughter.

“I know.” Kat buried her face in her hands.

He opened the folder, and Kat moved to the other side of the office. “I can’t look.”

Seth clicked on the most recent item he had downloaded on Thanksgiving morning. Cheesy music began. Kat clapped her palms over her ears. “I don’t want to listen either.”

The video continued to play. Kat asked, “What is it?”

Seth cocked his head at an angle and looked at her. “Do you remember when Dylan said he thought your dad had figured out something was going on between the three of us?” He settled into the chair.

Seth could see the moment on Kat’s face when realization sunk in. Her father definitely knew. “Nooooo.” She wore a weary expression.

“Your dad wasn’t a man to hold back. If he were upset or didn’t approve, he would have spoken up.”

Kat bit at her cuticles. The only other time she had done something similar was during the bar exam. Seth got up and hugged her.

“How bad is it?” She tucked her face into his shoulder.

“It was more lame than bad. Soft-core porn-ish.”

She pulled back from the hug and looked to the heavens. “Thank goodness.”

“Were you worried about him imagining you with us?” Kat blushed. “Like I said, if he was upset, he would have said something.”


Author Bio:

INDULGE IN LIFE'S GUILTY PLEASURES!

Liz Ellyn nourishes people’s cravings for the irresistible. Like the decadent desserts she delivers, she creates alluring characters deserving of happy endings.

With degrees in both engineering and law, she argues that the positive energy gained by indulging in one’s guilty pleasure appropriately counterbalances the serious forces of daily life.

When she isn’t writing or devouring steamy romance books, she spoils her family, including her two dogs, Boomer and Tanner.

Bon Appetite and Happy Reading!

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2 comments:

Giselle said...

Thanks for being on the tour! :)

Sherry said...

Sounds like really interesting story.