Book Spotlight ~ The Wathcman by Arla Dahl #historical #erotica

“The Watchman (Immoral Virtue

Book 3)”

by

Arla Dahl

Published:

November 20, 2015

Genre:

Historical Erotica

Blurb:

Evil is found when evil is sought.

“For when those in authority neglect to reprove sin, then very

often the good are punished with the wicked.” – Heinrick Kramer, 1486, The

Malleus Maleficarum  

For yielding to the proud tears of an accused witch, The

Watchman’s soul may have been blackened by evil. To prove himself unmarked, his

body free of the witch’s branding, he must stand naked before all and submit to

the governor’s thorough and shameful examination.

Though Giles Scott would resist the governor’s practiced and

patient touch, only complete abandon might prove his innocence. And since the

witch cannot feel, only Giles’ arousal can spare his neck from the noose. And

so, he surrenders.

Yet screams from another chamber – perhaps pained, perhaps

pleasured – awaken memories from Giles’ dark, torturous past, and the

governor’s touch no longer teases but stings…much like the punishing bite of a

whip against the flesh of THE

WATCHMAN.

From the Author:

THE WATCHMAN, Book 3 in the Immoral

Virtue Trilogy is a dark erotic twist of an already twisted period in American

History, the Salem witch trials. Due to its explicit sexual nature, with forced

consent, M/m, M/f/f and other BDSM concepts, THE WATCHMAN is intended for

audiences 18 and over.

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What

readers are saying…

“Fifty Shades-meets-Shakespeare in this eloquent, erotic tale.”

– Debra Druzy, Contemporary Romance Author

“A well-crafted, wickedly erotic romp through witch trial hysteria. Arla Dahl

will whet your appetite for more.”  –- Candy Caine, author of contemporary

interracial erotica

“The Watchman was so hot and satisfying, the perfect conclusion to this

trilogy.”  – Chloe and Sabine’s Smart Mouth Smut

“Erotic and immensely satisfying.” — D.B.Shuster, author of the Neurotica

Series

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“The Mark (Immoral Virtue)”

Blurb:

Be this a witch?

In 1600’s New England, it was decreed thus:

“Whoever lies with the beast will bear a mark that is insensible and in their

most secret parts, and may be located only through diligent and careful

search.”

Accused of witchcraft, Abigail Prescott must strip for the

masses and submit to the Governor’s inspection. She is ill-prepared for this

shameful, grueling probe as it permits him to see and test her every inch and

every hollow.

Governor Jameson Foster has examined many before, but Abigail

enchants him like no other. Before he succumbs to her sweet charms, he must

uncover the dark truth of this bewitching.

Should she feel his prodding and respond to his touch, her

innocence will be proven. And this night he will claim her. Should she resist,

fail to cry out in pain or in pleasure, then all will know she is a witch who

bears The Mark.

“I defy you not to squirm and moan right along with Abigail as

you read The Mark. Rejoice, erotic-fiction fans. Arla Dahl has arrived!”

–best-selling author, Pam McKenna

From the Author:

THE MARK, Book 1 in the Immoral Virtue Trilogy is a highly erotic,

non-romantic tale of sexual awakening and abandon, of the duty to submit vs.

the desire to resist. Due to its explicit sexual nature, with elements of BDSM

and dubious consent, THE MARK is intended for audiences 18 and over.

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“The Accused (Immoral Virtue

Book 2)”

Blurb:

There is no shame in pleasure.

“Wherefore for the sake of fulfilling their lusts (women)

consort even with devils.” -Heinrich Kramer, 1486 “Malleus Maleficarum” (The

Hammer of Witches)

To clear their names and save their souls the accused are

stripped and bound before all as they await their governor’s examination.

At the governor’s direction, Abigail Prescott, herself accused

as a witch a mere hour past, will help test the women’s responses, for a witch

marked by the devil cannot feel, no matter how gently caressed, no matter how

deeply probed. Under the governor’s scrutiny Abigail is to thoroughly examine

their naked flesh for the black mark of the beast.

But the prideful Elizabeth Hobbs withdraws consent. And her fate

is sealed. Taken deep into the forest by the watchman, she will remain naked

and open to the elements to await her punishment.

Stirred by her proud tears, the watchman touches her. Soothes

her. But when a man succumbs to a witch’s charms, he too stands among THE ACCUSED.

“Explosively erotic with unexpected twists and surprises that

keep the pages turning.” – 2013 RITA Finalist, Pamela Hearon

From the Author:

THE ACCUSED, Book 2 in the Immoral Virtue Trilogy continues the highly

erotic, non-romantic, tale of resistance and of submission. Due to its explicit

sexual nature, with elements of BDSM and dubious consent, THE ACCUSED is intended for audiences 18 and over.

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About the Author

Arla Dahl is a lover and avid reader of all things sexy and

suspenseful. She gets her inspiration from daily headlines, and is often

surprised by how today’s issues mirror those from the distant past. 

When Arla’s

muse goes stealth, she spends her time trying recipes from exotic locales, with

rich flavors and provocative scents that tempt and tease and satisfy.

A New Yorker, born and bred, Arla is forever fascinated by the

varied cultures of her city. Beyond the rich diversity, the close and heady

feel of a moody late night jazz club is her favorite part of living in the Big

Apple.

In her current work, the Immoral Virtue trilogy, which is set

during the witch hysteria of the 17th Century, Arla twists an already twisted

history into a daring erotic work of passion and pleasure.

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#BookReview: A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle #mystery #Sherlock

A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the debut of literature's most famous sleuth, a dead man is discovered in a bloodstained room in Brixton. The only clues are a wedding ring, a gold watch, a pocket edition of Boccaccio's Decameron, and a word scrawled in blood on the wall. With this investigation begins the partnership of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Their search for the murderer uncovers a story of love and revenge-and heralds a franchise of detective mysteries starring the formidable Holmes.

My Review:

This is my second time reading this book. I started reading Sherlock Holmes over a decade ago and I was completely smitten. I got hooked by the characters, the storylines, the incredible detail and the author's voice. And since watching the BBC Sherlock with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, I've been wanting go back and explore the literary works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle once again.

A Study in Scarlet is the first of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works and introduces us to the main characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Watson, returning to London after his time away at war and nursing a wounded leg, he finds lodgings with a man going by the name of Sherlock Holmes. As he learns about his new roommate, he discovers that Mr. Holmes is a consulting detective, the one and only of his kind. He finds the man is a complex study of humankind. He was as ignorant as he was brilliant. Knowledgeable of numerous subjects as well as knowing very little about others. And yet, he can clearly see the smallest detail in a scene that many others overlook. This ability is displayed when Scotland Yard consults Sherlock on a case that has them stumped. Dr. Watson comes along and witnesses the extraordinary ability of Sherlock as he is put to the test to identify the curious murder of a man.

I won't go into details of the investigation since I know I'll unwillingly include spoilers and this is a story that is best read without knowing what happens at the end. Well, other than the fact that Sherlock solves the mystery. But the journey to that discovery is an entertaining one.

Although I enjoyed reading this book immensely to re-discover the origins of two of my favorite characters, I must admit the section concerning Utah and Mr. John Ferrier and his daughter, Lucy, was a bit dull at first. Not until close to the end of that section when the action increased. I muddled through because I knew it would get better. For some reason, I didn't remember that part from the first time I read this book.

Other than that, the writing was interesting, full of details and gorgeous Victorian language. The mystery was puzzling and it was a joy to read how Watson portrayed Holmes. I would recommend this book to any mystery fan.




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Searching for a Spell #8Sunday #wewriwa #excerpt

The Weekend Writing Warriors hosts a group of writers who share excerpts of their published works or works-in-progress every Sunday for reader's enjoyment. Be sure to check out the other writers in this group. You might find the next great read to talk about!

My excerpt this week comes from my novel, The Witch's Kiss. In this chapter, Sage Merriweather and Marianne Grey, have just discovered from a stranger about the possibility of a spell that might help Marianne's spirit return to her body.


Excerpt:

For months Sage searched, reading every spell book he could get his hands on, asking every witch, sorcerer, enchantress, druid and shaman he could find. He even had a vampire and a werewolf assist him in the search.

Yet they found nothing. Not a reference to any sort of spell, not a mention in any book or legend.

Nothing.

Until this man literally yanked the carriage out from beneath their feet, reveals a powder and suddenly all is well.

Marianne…flesh and blood. This Gentleman is the hero.

And Sage is still the fire-breathing monster.

The irony in the situation shook him, so much so he didn’t realize until that moment how much it mattered.

If you'd like to read more, check out The Witch's Kiss, available in print or ebook at The Wild Rose Press, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. 

Marianne Grey is a ghost. But, she's not dead. Cursed by a necromancer, Marianne searches for the elusive spell needed to merge her spirit with her physical body. She's not alone in her search. Her neighbor and best friend, Sage Merriweather, has vowed to help her break the curse.

Sage suffers from his own demons. Literally. After surviving a horrific attack, a demon has bonded with him, mutating Sage's magic so he can only conjure fire. Until he can break the bond, he is a danger to everyone near him, including those he loves.

From the glittering ballrooms of London to eerily dark graveyards, Marianne and Sage battle forces of evil destined to claim their souls for eternity. Though their newfound love for each other may be the toughest battle of all.

Thanks for reading!

~Tricia

#BookReview: Post-War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside

Post-War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

World War II has ended and the soldiers are coming home. After years of following her crop worker father, motherless Claire Flanagan is also coming home. If she can keep her father in one place long enough, she plans to follow her dreams to Hollywood. Until she meets Benjamin.

Benjamin Russell has been working since he was fifteen to support his mother and siblings. What he most wants in life is to own a construction business and take care of the family his father abandoned. The last thing he expects is to fall for his younger sister’s best friend.

Life, however, throws cruel twists and turns into the path of romance. And when an unrequited love seeks revenge against Claire, and Benjamin learns his ex-girlfriend is pregnant, will lost dreams of a future together be the only thing they have left?

Kindle Edition, 296 pages

Published October 14th 2015 by The Wild Rose Press, Inc

My Review:

Since I'm avidly interested in the WWII era, I eagerly began reading this story that takes place shortly after the war. It's the coming of age story of Claire Flanagan who lives with her Da and dreams of life as a Hollywood movie star. Her Da moves frequently from place to place in search of jobs. She ends up in a small American town where she becomes close friends with a girl named Pauline. She spends much time with Pauline and her family, enjoying the experiences of a large family, something she's never known. When she meets Pauline's brother, Benjamin, she realizes that he is a different sort of man than the other boys she's known so far. She's drawn to him and the story of their time together, as well as the complications of their relationship is what I really liked about this story. I'm all about the romance!

I enjoyed reading Post-war Dreams. It was filled with enough historical details to allow the reader to feel what it was like to live during that time period, but not in an overwhelming way. There were choice words a descriptions that really set the tone and mood for this story. The scene of the family dancing in their living room was fun to read since it was getting a glimpse at what people during this time did for entertainment. I suppose it must've reminded me of something my grandmother might have done with her family and I found it quite charming.

Also, I very much enjoyed the first person POV for Claire and the third person POV for Benjamin. I liked getting inside Claire's head to her intimate thoughts which allowed the reader to see and feel Claire's growth from a young girl into a woman. I'll admit, first person POV is probably my favorite when reading for enjoyment.

The only difficulty I had while reading this story was that midway my Kindle broke and I had to wait to several weeks to get a new one to finish it. Yes, I know there are Kindle apps for the computer, but I don't like reading for pleasure on my computer. It's more annoying for me since I can't cuddle up with my computer on the sofa.



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