Emma Hillman

Annoucing the release of Gun Shy, coming this Wednesday!

2012-01-23T16:17:00.000+01:00

Tired of coming back from missions to find their utilities cut off and their house strung with cobwebs, Scott and Drew, fellow SEALs and surveillance experts, decide to rent their spare room to someone who’ll help them take care of things. They need someone they’ll never fall for, however, someone homely and definitely not sexy.

Kristyn seems to be the answer to all their problems. She wears drab clothes, is a junior high teacher and loves gardening. But she’s a lot more than that. As the weeks pass, and she slowly reveals the woman hiding behind the façade she’s carefully built over the years, the two men realize they were very, very wrong.

She’s going to rock their worlds…in more ways than one.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T08:00:00.000+01:00

When you read this, I'll already be on holidays. We're spending the week at our family house in Burgundy. It's located in a very small hamlet...so small the road stops there!

So that means no Internet, no cell phone...but also a fireplace and lots of books to read. We even have heating in our bedrooms now! (Crazy, I know ;)

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and I'll talk to y'all in the New Year. I'm off to eat lots of turkey!!

Suck It Up (Grassroots #2) now available on Kindle and Nook!

2011-12-21T10:33:00.000+01:00

Grassroots #2

Erotic Romance / Paranormal / Shape-shifter (Lions)

$3.99

Resplendence Publishing

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Blurb

Nate, or Dr Franks as everyone knows him, used to be the Pride’s most easy-going lion. All it took was for him to take over the town’s practice and the arrival of the new nurse, Kellie, for his good humor to leave out the window. He might even start believing the rumor that she’s been transferred from another Pride because they couldn’t deal with her anymore.

Kellie might not like Dr Franks much, well apart from the way he looks, but she knows one thing: he might be her last solution if she wants to learn how to control her lioness. The duality between her animal’s needs and her own is driving her crazy.

When Nate learns what happened in her old Pride and why, he sees red and decides to help her. Her lioness is so strong he has to take drastic measures, and they end up mated. Between his father’s anger and someone intent on destroying their new-found relationship, it will be up to Nate to keep them alive…but at what cost?

Excerpt

Nathan, or Dr. Franks as everyone knew him, loved women. He loved everything about them, from their soft skin, to the way they smelled, to how their nails dug into his back when he made love to them.

He’d always been a ladies’ man, enjoying the fact he was never on his own for long. Oh, he wasn’t planning on getting hitched any time soon, but now that he’d come back to the Pride, he knew he would have to curb his tendencies.

As one of the Alpha’s sons, he had a reputation to uphold. As the only doctor left in the Pride, he had a clientele to build. It was a good thing he wasn’t as dominant as his two brothers, Jay and Andy. Whenever he treated someone, all it took was a smile and people knew they could trust him. He depended on that. Too bad, his new nurse hadn’t gotten the memo.

“Kellie, what did I tell you yesterday?” He sighed, rubbing his forehead tiredly.

“I know my job, Dr. McDreamy,” she muttered under her breath as she walked past him, grabbing the chart she’d left unattended on the counter.

“Make sure you do,” he called out after her, watching her corkscrew curls bounce all over her head. She was so freaking aggravating. What did I do to deserve this? he asked himself for the hundredth time.

He’d only taken over the town’s practice the previous Monday, but already, she was getting under his skin. It wasn’t that he didn’t like her. No, well, maybe. She had the potential to be a good nurse, but she had the worst temperament he’d ever seen. Everything he said, mostly constructive criticism or so he’d thought anyway, she slapped back in his face.

He saw the way she looked at him, her dark brows forming a line as if she couldn’t stand the sight of him. She didn’t even know him! How could she hate him already? He knew she’d been transferred from another Pride, the rumor going round being that they couldn’t deal with her anymore. Which made total sense to him.

He wasn’t sure how long he’d be able to cope with her acting like this. He loved women, but Kellie might be the exception to this rule. It wasn’t that she looked bad either. She wasn’t his type, a bit too curvy and well, moody, for him, but… Shit! Why am I still thinking about her when I should be working?

Shaking his head, he bent down to check who was next on the list when the front doors burst open and an agitated woman walked in. “Help me!”

He was beside her in a second. “What’s wrong?”

“My sister! I found her unconscious in the shower. She’s in my car. I should have called 9-1-1, but I live close so I—”

He wasn’t listening any longer.

“Kellie!” he shouted before sprinting outside. His gaze zeroed in on the car parked haphazardly in the middle of the street. He hurried to the passenger door and opened it. He knelt on the concrete, his eyes already examining the patient. “Miss? Can you hear me?”

He took her pulse, relieved to find it steady if a little fast. He let his lion to the forefront of his mind, asking him to smell the woman so he could assess her. He leaned over her but couldn’t detect anything. She was breathing on her own. Her skin felt cold, but he was confident she would warm up once she was inside.

His lion switched his tail and retreated, no longer interested in the unmated female. Taking this sign as his green light, Nate brought one arm around the woman’s shoulders, the other slipping beneath her thighs. She didn’t weigh much, he thought as he stood back up. His nurse was at the doors, keeping them open for him.

He nodded at her, ordered her to follow him as he strode past, his attention entirely on what the issue might be. His brain scanning dozens of potential scenarios, he only noticed what the woman wore when he laid her on an examination table. And that was because his nurse took one look at their patient and groaned.

What the hell? He turned toward her and frowned. “Kellie?”

She didn’t even hear him, too focused on the woman’s…breasts? He followed her gaze and realized the patient had been covered by a towel and nothing else. She was now quite naked, and she had the most perfect tits he’d seen in a long while.

“Wow,” he mouthed then remembered he’d left her upset sister in the waiting room. “Let’s be professional, shall we, Kellie?”

She froze for a second. “Hmm. Yes. Sure. Yes.”

It didn’t take him long to notice the bump on the back of the woman’s head. She’d probably slipped in the shower and was now regaining consciousness.

She blinked and moaned a little, trying to sit up before she fully registered where she was. When her eyes opened, she stiffened. “Who are you?”

“Dr. Franks. You hit your head and might have a concussion. I’d advise you to stop moving until I’ve finished with my examination.” He smiled down at her, but she remained stiff. “Kellie?” he finally said, hoping his nurse would be able to reassure her. And she did, much more happily than he’d ever seen her talk to a patient before.

He stood there, adding pertinent details to the woman’s chart, and he couldn’t help but be aware of his nurse’s lioness. The one who was so aroused it was starting to send out pheromones.

Seriously? She had to do this here? Now? He was going to have to talk to her. Again.

First review: 5/5 from Guilty Indulgence

(...) The unique twists Hillman interjects in her stories create characters and plots that are far more interesting than the average shifter stories. (...)

Suck It Up is a quick read with a fast-moving, twisty storyline. If you love shifters, you won’t want to miss this story. The Grassroots series is sure to become a favorite - I'll be certain to watch for the next book.

Song of the week: Stronger (Kelly Clarkson)

2011-12-15T13:23:00.000+01:00

Love the lyrics. Love her voice. And a feel-good video with fans - what could be better?

ARe Café: Featured Author

2011-12-12T15:43:00.000+01:00

I'm this week's Featured Author at All Romance eBook's ARe Café.

Just ignore the pic and read the interview, will you? ;) It was a fun one!

Grassroots: Announcing 3 more books in the series (spoilers)

2011-12-02T14:00:00.000+01:00

I'm happy to say that my publisher, Resplendence Publishing, has agreed to release 3 more books in my Grassroots series over 2012. I'm not even sure if the series will stop there or not. I guess it'll depend if there are other lions who want to come out and play ;)

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

The series is loosely divided into two with the first three books (Rough It Up, Suck It Up and Live It Up) featuring the Pride Alpha's three sons, respectively Jay, Nate and Andy.

The next trilogy will be around the recruitment process put into place by Andy to replace him as the Pride Enforcer. Each book (Turn It Up, Heat It Up and Mix It Up) will be a different genre, respectively MM, FF and MFM. Yes, I do like to challenge myself!

You will still see the other members of the Pride however so every book will be interconnected in a way. I have a big surprise twist in store for Heat It Up and I can't wait to see everyone's reaction!

Here's a bit more information on all the books, including the ones that are already published (or soon to be!). The blurbs will probably be tweaked over the coming months as I start writing, but I'll be sure to keep you updated...

Rough It Up – 5 October 2011

Alexa has been a mixie, a half-breed lioness, her whole life and is used to taking care of herself. So when she meets fellow shifter, Jay, in an airport lounge and he notices she’s in heat, she’s taken aback when he offers his help. Even with the lioness inside her urging her to get to know this perfect pure specimen better, she shoots him down.

Days later, she has to admit defeat. The mating urge is so strong she’s slowly going crazy. Her lioness relentless, she gives in and calls him.

When he arrives at her apartment, he finds her naked and willing. Too willing. Something is definitely wrong. He just hopes he’ll have time to find out what was done to her before it’s too late…

Suck It Up – 7 December 2011

Nate, or Dr Franks as everyone knows him, used to be the Pride’s most easy-going lion. All it took was for him to take over the town’s practice and the arrival of the new nurse, Kellie, for his good humor to leave out the window. He might even start believing the rumor that she’s been transferred from another Pride because they couldn’t deal with her anymore.

Kellie might not like Dr Franks much, well apart from the way he looks, but she knows one thing: he might be her last solution if she wants to learn how to control her lioness. The duality between her animal’s needs and her own is driving her crazy.

When Nate learns what happened in her old Pride and why, he sees red and decides to help her. Her lioness is so strong he has to take drastic measures, and they end up mated. Between his father’s anger and someone intent on destroying their new-found relationship, it will be up to Nate to keep them alive…but at what cost?

Live It Up – 7 March 2012

Andy, the Red Rock Alpha’s second son, is the Pride’s Enforcer and does his job well. Maybe even too well. He’s forgotten what it is to have fun, to just live in the moment.

Sunny is on the road trip of her life. She’s driving around the US in search of herself, trying to figure out what she wants to do with herself now that her hippie parents are gone. When she spots a woman stranded on the side of the road, she agrees to take her to the nearest town. It doesn’t take her long to realize Mary’s crazy.

Andy’s been after Mary for days. When he rescues the human female she's kidnapped, he finds himself entangled with someone completely opposite to who he should be lusting over. Sunny rocks his world in more ways than one. But he's got secrets, the kind of secrets that could change everything...

Turn It Up – 16 May 2012

Now that Andy is mated, his father the Alpha asks him to recruit and train new Enforcers to replace him within the Pride structure.

Damian and Chad jump at the chance. They've spent their entire lives competing against each other, both yearning to be the best at everything. And while they both have different reasons for wanting to become the new Pride Enforcer, they will stop at nothing to get this dream status.

As they start to train, it doesn't take them long to realize something is going on. Instead of fighting as usual, their lions are pushing them toward each other. The sexual tension is so high they can barely keep their hands off one another.

What do you do when you feel yourself falling in love for your mortal enemy? Do you run? Do you lie down and accept the inevitable? Or do you fight it as best you can? If you're Damian and Chad...you do all three.

Heat It Up – 11 July 2012

Dani, a young lioness, is turned down from the Enforcer recruitment process because Andy doesn't think she has what it takes. She flees into the town’s neighboring woods and ends up following a strange scent. She’s so aggravated she isn’t careful and hurts herself.

She’s rescued by an older woman, Lara, who has a secret so huge it could destroy the Pride and its foundations.

As feelings grow between the two women, Dani will have to decide what she wants more: a happy future for herself or for the Pride she grew up in.

Mix It Up – 5 September 2012

It’s the final stage in the Enforcer recruitment process. A group of three young shifters is sent to the mountains for their final test. Kyle, Jesse and Amy will have to spend a week on their own and survive with nothing. This should be really easy. After all they’re lions and eager to prove to Andy that they’ve got what it takes.

But when Amy goes into heat for the first time their second day in the wild, it screws all their carefully laid-out plans. Kyle and Jesse have two choices: either they fight each other for the right to mate with her, or they do it as a team.

Song of the week: Wake Up Everybody (John Legend)

2011-11-29T15:43:00.000+01:00

Wake Up Everybody

John Legend, Melanie Fiona, The Roots & Common

Usually when I write I need a fast and urgent soundtrack, something like Pitbull or David Guetta. I'm not entirely sure why, but maybe that's why I write so many fast-paced books? Case in point: I wrote Man Frame while listening to the Black Eyed Peas' The E.N.D..

But this John Legend song is completely the opposite. It's soulful and chill and just the perfect morning song. So wake up, people!

AReCafé now has a Rubenesque Group!

2011-11-24T11:55:00.000+01:00

Thanks a lot to All Romance eBooks for answering our pleas and creating a Rubenesque Group on their AReCafé.

Come chat and share your favorite books with us. I've already recommended three faves of mine from Melinda Barron, Cherise Sinclair and Chloe Cole.

Happy reading!

Hired (Book Two of The Recruits) is out today!

2011-11-18T11:00:00.002+01:00

Paranormal erotic romance

$3.99

Warnings: This title contains graphic language and incredibly hot sex,

including toy play, voyeurism and anal play/sex.

Blurb

When Drake Layton tries to hire Jessica James, the only ancient Greek expert in the region, to translate an old parchment for his First Man, he gets rebuffed. He has no choice but to kidnap her and bring her to their compound.

As the Guardian, he should always be in control, of himself but also of his powers. So, why can’t he stop thinking about her?

She’s not his type but tell that to his body! When his First Man orders him to keep her happy so she works faster, he gives in to the lust inside him. What starts as a carefully thought-out plan to entice her, ends in his world being turned upside down.

But enemies are near, the ritual Jessica has transcribed so groundbreaking it needs to be protected at all costs. Faced with a life-changing decision, will Drake choose his calling…or her?

Excerpt

“What did you do?”

Drake stared at his First Man, the urge to fight hardening his muscles as he stood there, unmoving. “I didn’t do anything.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes.” A pause then, “No.”

Jake’s eyebrows snapped together at his Guardian’s unusually hesitant response. “What the hell does that mean?”

“I told you about that time in the library, right? When I tried using my powers on her and it didn’t work?” His First Man nodded. “I think something else happened then. I’m not sure what, but there seems to be some kind of…of link between us now.”

“Link? Like what?”

“Like…” He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he reopened them, lust filled them. “I want her like I’ve never wanted anyone before in my life. She is so unlike my usual lovers, and yet my body doesn’t care. It’s as if it wants her, whoever she is. Whatever she looks like. It doesn’t care!” he repeated, his voice rising until his tirade ended on a near shout.

Jake stared at him for a second more before asking, “What are you saying? That your psi powers screwed up, and something else happened?”

“Yes. Yes, that is what I’m saying.”

“That’s impossible!”

“Don’t you think I know that? She shouldn’t have been able to ignore my injunctions when I told her to go to sleep. It worked when you tried it on her, didn’t it? So, what else could have happened?”

“You’re our most powerful wielder, Drake! You’re the fucking Guardian! If people learn that your powers are going nuts, can you imagine how that will make us look like? What if John gets hold of that information? Shit, can you imagine what will happen then?”

“I know, First Man. I know all that. Hence why I have been trying to fight this compulsion ever since it started.”

“Has that changed anything?”

Drake thought about lying, then realized he couldn’t. He might be the Guardian and ruthless if necessary, but he wasn’t a liar. He had never been. He sighed. “No. No, it hasn’t.”

Jake stood up to his full height and caught his gaze. “Then do the opposite, Drake. Fuck her. See if that changes anything. I need that translation. I needed it yesterday! Just go and do your freaking duty!”

“But−”

“I won’t repeat myself, Guardian.”

Shit, Drake thought as he turned around and made his way out of the room. Meanwhile, his body exulted to the point that by the time he was standing outside on the sidewalk, his pants were tenting in front of him. His cock was ready, even if his mind wasn’t…

New short story: Like This

2011-11-09T16:35:00.003+01:00

Erotic Short

$0.99

Contemporary Romance / Ménage / Rubenesque

Resplendence Publishing

All Romance eBooks

Amazon Kindle

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Blurb

One day, David dares his girlfriend, Lily, to spend the weekend naked. She agrees, but only if he does the same. However, by the next Saturday morning, she’s forgotten all about it. He finds her in the kitchen and reminds her of the rules, quickly undressing her before showing her why obeying him is the right thing to do.

When they have a guest over the next weekend, however, and David still wants her to be naked, she suddenly wonders whether that dare wasn’t created for an altogether different purpose…

Excerpt

“I’d pay to see you like this all the time.”

Lily looked over her shoulder at her boyfriend. “Really? How much?”

Lounging against the headboard, clad only in tight, black boxer shorts, David smiled even wider. “I don’t know. It’d depend on how long you’d stay naked for me.”

“Hmm, all night?”

He chuckled. “Baby, I love you, but you already sleep naked. I wouldn’t pay for that.”

She rolled her eyes a little as she rummaged through her underwear drawer. “Where is that damn bra?” she muttered to herself.

“So? How long?”

Lily let out a sigh. “I don’t know. All day?” she answered, her mind clearly not on his questioning.

“Sounds good to me. Let’s make it the whole weekend, and I’ll get you those boots you were admiring in the window the other evening.”

At his words, she drew herself up and turned to face him. Hands on her hips, she said, “You’re kidding, right? You want me to spend the whole weekend in the buff, and you’d actually get me a present for it?”

“Or…I could just dare you to do it.” He watched, amused, as she bit her lower lip. “Game?”

Her eyes darkened. “Game but only if you spend the weekend naked with me.”

He smirked. “Not a problem. I don’t mind taking my clothes off.”

It was her turn to laugh. “No kidding.”

As her gaze drifted over his body, it awakened the lust that was always present whenever she was near. Especially considering the way she looked right now: her wet hair trailing down her back in dark brown strands, her plump breasts jiggling every time she moved, her bare curves calling out to him. He felt his cock stir and moved to get off the bed, but she put her palm up in the air.

“Oh, no. I know that look. Not right now, Casanova. I need to get ready for work.”

“You can be late for once,” he cajoled as he walked to her.

“Nope. Not today, babe. I have an early meeting and…” Her voice trailed off when she spotted the erection distending his boxers. “Oh, hell.”

“Just a quickie then.”

She was still shaking her head when he reached for her, his mouth finding hers seconds later. She moaned, and he knew he had her right where he wanted her. Thoughts of the coming weekend made his cock jerk, and he hurriedly laid her down on the bed, spreading her legs wide so he could move between them. His gaze zeroed in on her glistening pussy, and he forgot about everything else but making his girlfriend scream in pleasure. He’d start his planning right after she came on his pounding cock…

1st review for Rough It Up!

2011-11-07T14:52:00.000+01:00

Miz Bookworm over at Miz Love and Crew Love Books penned this short but sweet review of Rough It Up, the first one for this book:

Rough it Up lives up to the title and takes the reader through a different arena with regards to paranormal books. The chemistry is there between the two leads, and what I like is the battle of wills to fight the attraction. Alexa is not weak but a strong Alpha female who must learn to be tamed. Jay refuses to break down and the battle of wills is a wonderful change to read.

A quick paranormal with some serious sexy twists. Well worth the time to read.

The most amazing Rubenesque cover ever: Be Careful What You Wish For

2011-11-06T14:38:00.005+01:00

Be Careful What You Wish For

BDSM / Rubenesque

Coming soon

Resplendence Publishing

When Connor asks Felicity what she wants for their 1st wedding anniversary, she shocks the hell out of him by saying she wants to try rough sex. But as Connor jumps on the opportunity and turns into someone she’s no longer sure she knows, Felicity wonders if maybe she shouldn’t have been careful in what she wished for…

New cover: A Question of Trust

2011-11-05T14:31:00.000+01:00

A Question of Trust

BDSM / Rubenesque

Coming soon

Ellora's Cave

Maxine Cole has a problem. She's being blackmailed into stealing from a man who turns out to be a bondage master, a man who’s now asking her to become his submissive. When Dylan finds out the truth and disaster strikes, their blossoming relationship is put to the test.

New cover: Suck It Up (Grassroots #2)

2011-11-04T14:31:00.003+01:00

Suck It Up

Grassroots #2

Paranormal / Shape-shifter (Lion) / Interracial

7 December 2011

Resplendence Publishing

When newcomer Kellie asks Nate for help in controlling her lioness, he should have known things would go wrong. After all she might be the new nurse working for him but there's definitely something off with her. Things quickly spin out of control and they find themselves mated.

Between his father’s anger and someone intent on destroying their new-found relationship, it will be up to Nate to keep them alive. But at what cost?

Literary Nymphs review Finally His

2011-11-02T15:42:00.002+01:00

Title: Finally His

Author: Emma Hillman

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Publisher URL: http://www.jasminejade.com

ISBN: 9781419936258

Genre: {M/F} Contemporary

Rating: 3.5 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Amethyst Nymph

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. There’s only one man Lucy wants and she’s determined to have him. Lucy upped her game, so there was no way Nick could resist her this time. This time, he would see her as more than just a disaster magnet.

Nick isn’t happy about being tricked into a blind date with his best friend’s sister. Things always go wrong when Lucy’s involved and this date is no exception. Not only does her short dress cause an accident, it also changes their relationship forever. He’d tried everything to push Lucy away, even though that isn’t what Nick wants.

Things were going so smoothly for Lucy and Nick and they both seemed to be on the same page. Unfortunately, Lucy and Nick aren’t honest with each other, so their new relationship gets put to the test. Nick is a good guy, but he has moments that made me want to choke him. Sometimes he’s just a first class jerk to Lucy. I know he was trying to shield his feelings for her and keep a promise to his best friend but I think he could have juggled that better. One particular bar scene with Nick and a blonde confused me a bit, but Lucy took it in stride and made it work. She has so much spunk and determination that I think readers will cheer to see her happy, even though Lucy had moments where she seemed to contradict herself. On one hand, she seems bold but then she seems insecure. That made it a little difficult to imagine her stripping by the side of the road in front of Nick.

Finally His has a realistic approach to romance that will make readers smile and leave them with a comfortable feeling. Bad dates are something I wouldn’t wish on anyone, other than in a quirky story like this. I had to admit, I laughed at Nick’s pain. When a couple has history like these two, it’s easy to feel an emotional attachment with them. Love strikes when it wants and sometimes you just have to go with it. I’d say this is a great example of that. If you appreciate diligence and torrid love scenes, you won’t want to skip this story.

... Thanks a lot to Amethyst at Literary Nymphs for the great in-depth review, especially the comment about the realistic approach to romance. That's exactly what I was going for with this story so I'm glad that the reviewer picked up on it!

Linkies

2011-10-19T11:39:00.000+02:00

Rough It Up is now available on Kindle and Nook!

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Animal Urges is now available at All Romance eBooks
(Kindle/Nook to come soon)

Animal Urges is part of Resplendence Publishing's short stories line, Erotic Gems, so it's short and sweet. Hmm, actually no, it's not that sweet. It's very hot though!

It’s the night before his wedding day and Caleb is going crazy. His animal urges are going haywire and he’s struggling not to shift into his leopard form. He’s standing in the shower in a vain effort to cool off when his fiancée, Jess, finds him. He tries to push her away but she can feel his pain through their mated link and is resolute to help him. When the urge to shift is replaced by something just as physical, only his woman will be able to save him from himself...

Yes, you read that right. Leopards! (They have great physical attributes but you'll have to read it to find out what ;).
They'll also be featured in a ménage story which will be published by RP in May 2012, titled The Prize. Watch this space for more info!

Introducing Grassroots, my new paranormal trilogy

2011-10-03T12:38:00.000+02:00

Rough It Up is the first book in my new Grassroots trilogy and will be released by Resplendence Publishing this Wednesday, 5 October.

In case the cover didn't give it away, it's a paranormal series with lots of yummy lion shifters.

Rough It Up (M/F) introduces Jay, the eldest Franks brothers and Alpha-to-be of the Red Rock Pride.

When he meets Alexa, a fellow lion shifter, in an airport lounge of all places, he realizes she's in heat and offers to help.

Alexa has been a mixie, a half-breed lioness, her whole life and is used to taking care of herself. Even with the lioness inside her urging her to get to know this perfect pure specimen better, she shoots him down. Days later, she has to admit defeat. The mating urge is so strong she’s slowly going crazy. Her lioness relentless, she gives in and calls him.

When Jay arrives at her apartment, he finds her naked and willing. Too willing. Something is definitely wrong. He just hopes he’ll have time to find out what was done to her before it’s too late…

Each of the Franks brothers will have his own book: Suck It Up (M/F with some F/F elements) featuring Nathan, or Dr Nate as people call him, will be out on 7 December.

He's just moved back into town but already sparks are flying with Kellie, the new nurse working for him. He's usually the most easy-going lion in the Pride, but she's getting under his skin and he hates it!

Live It Up (M/F with some BDSM elements), scheduled to be released on 7 March 2012, will be Andy's story. He's the Pride's Enforcer, so prepare for some chaotic moments...especially once he realizes his lion wants to mate with Sunny, the one woman he cannot have.

"a fun, sweet, loving, and passionate short story that hits all the right notes" - 1st review for Finally His

2011-09-19T14:16:00.001+02:00

Lucy has loved Nick, her brother’s best friend, for years. But, they had one disastrous date and now she is afraid he will run for the hills when he sees that she is his blind date again. Can Lucy convince Nick that she is Finally His?

Lucy has spent years trying to control her feelings for Nick. She watches him with various women, has even tried dating a few men, but she compares them all with Nick. She has her issues about her body and how attractive she is, but Nick makes those insecurities crumble. Every woman needs a man who can make her feel that way.

Nick is a playboy. He likes women and not relationships. So when he and Lucy end up naked on the side of the road, he is shocked and ohhh so horny. He never expected to be in this situation with her, yet he has fantasized about it for years. But, Nick didn’t want to ruin his relationship with her or her brother by doing anything with Lucy.

Lucy and Nick are wonderful characters. They are a lot of fun and it’s nice to see them both grow throughout Finally His. Both Lucy and Nick have some self-doubt issues that they need to overcome as well as a few lies and secrets they haven’t shared. These could lead to trouble as the two grow closer.

Finally His is a fun, sweet, loving, and passionate short story that hits all the right notes. The characters are well developed even with the smaller page count. Emma Hillman manages to draw the reader into the lives and emotions of her characters leaving us wondering what is next for them. I would recommend Finally His to anyone looking for a passionate love story.

... A big thank you to Stacey over at Sizzling Hot Book Reviews for the great review. It truly made my day!

18 & Over Couples Book Blogger Giveaway Hop: September 15th - 18th

2011-09-16T11:57:00.000+02:00

Head over to Authors by Authors to find out how to win the following 7 ebooks:

By Emma Hillman and Kiki Howell: Advanced copy of our ebook, The Sum of All (coming out on Friday 23 September!)

By Emma Hillman: Ex-Players series – 1) Location, Location, Location; 2) Yes, No, Maybe; and 3) Someone Like You.

By Kiki Howell: Sex Magic Stories – 1) The Healing Spell, 2) Rituals and 3) A Modern Day Witch Hunt.

Good luck!

1st review for Drunk and Disorderly

2011-09-12T11:34:00.000+02:00

What do you do when you are in a strange place for the night and can’t sleep? Well, if you are Sara and her friends and orgasm is the perfect nightcap. Arrested for being Drunk and Disorderly, this group can’t help but have a little fun while spending the night in jail.

Sara is more shy than her friends, but when she can’t fall asleep her friend Melanie decides to help by suggesting she have an orgasm. Shocked, Sara isn’t sure that’s wise, but with a little help from her friends it works. Now, she hopes that no one at the station heard them. But, is anyone really that lucky? Sara is a fun character. She is realistic in a lot of her actions, even if she is a tad impetuous.

Sexy deputy, Sean, saw everything though and isn’t going to let Sara getaway so easily. Telling her that the police station has cameras gets her to go out with him. Sara will do anything to get that tape before anyone sees it. Sean intends to take her up on that offer. He has a lot of plans for Sara and they don’t involve being a gentleman.

Drunk and Disorderly was a fun and very quick read. They characters are funny and down to earth, for the most part. I would say that Drunk and Disorderly is the perfect little read if you are looking for something sexy and hot, but only have a short attention span or just need to fill a quick need.

...Thanks Sizzling Hot Book Reviews for this review!

Drunk and Disorderly is part of Resplendence Publishing's new line of short stories, Erotic Gems, and the first of several I wrote for them. Next will be Animal Urges, out on 12 October, featuring a sexy shifter and his mate having some fun in the shower.

Finally His is here!

2011-09-07T15:42:00.002+02:00

Contemporary / Erotic Romance / Rubenesque

$4.45

Blurb

Lucy has been in love with her brother’s best friend Nick for years. Too bad their last blind date failed spectacularly. In a final bid to make him see the light, she asks her brother to set them up again.

Nick has been trying to ignore Lucy’s curvaceous body for a long time, but it’s getting increasingly difficult. When they end up naked on the side of the road, he knows he’s in trouble for sure.

Trouble has never tasted so good. He needs more. He needs her. He’s just not sure their relationship can survive the secrets it’s built on.

Excerpt

Chapter One

It was now or never.

Lucy watched the taxi drive away and hooked her purse higher on her shoulder. Turning around, she caught her reflection in the restaurant windows. She’d bought a new dress for the occasion, one that showcased her assets and hid the bits of her body she wasn’t so fond of. She was even wearing makeup, her lips tasting faintly of cherries courtesy of the lip gloss she’d applied earlier. All in all, she thought she looked good. But would it be enough to get Nick to really see her, not as his friend’s sister but as a woman in her own right?

She stepped inside and spotted him straight away, the man she’d loved for half her life. He’d made an effort tonight and was wearing a jacket that strained at the seams. He’d grown muscles over the past year, and between that and his blond good looks, he was so hot every time she looked at him her heart skipped a beat.

He was leaning back against his chair, his posture relaxed, a faint smile curving his lips. A smile she was afraid would disappear as soon as he realized he’d been tricked into another blind date…with her.

The maître d’ murmured something to her, something she didn’t hear, but she did follow him, her gaze still firmly stuck on Nick. Why did he have to be the one? she thought for the millionth time. Why couldn’t she shake this obsession and move on?

She watched his head turn, the smile still in place. His features froze for a second. “No.”

Her gaze locked with his, she sat down opposite him. “Hey, Nick.”

“No, no, no. It can’t be you.”

“Tada!” She dropped the red rose she was carrying onto his plate. “I’m your date tonight.”

“No!” His voice rose along with his temper. “I told Alex I didn’t want him to set us up ever again.”

“Guess he didn’t listen.” She licked her lips. “Actually, don’t blame him. I was the one who asked him to play matchmaker again.”

“You’re kidding me. Why?”

“Because last time… Well, let’s just say it didn’t go according to plan.” She deserved a second chance but she didn’t tell him that. It was difficult enough as it was remembering their first date. Her hopes had been so high and then everything had come crashing down, making things even worse between them. She needed tonight to end well. She needed him to understand, to finally see the light. Please, Nick…

“You think?” he replied so loudly the whole restaurant turned around to stare at him. “It was a disaster! First, we got to the restaurant to find out they’d lost our reservation. Then we got the table near the kitchen and they upended a tray full of tomato soup. On me!”

“I know. I was there.”

“Exactly! You’re like this…this disaster magnet.”

Ouch. “Come on, Nick, I’m not that bad. Look, I even dressed up for you.” She pointed out her new dress. It was so low-cut her breasts nearly popped out of it. Surely, he couldn’t not like that!

Something flashed in his gaze. Lucy leaned forward, hoping this meant things were going to change. Instead, he jumped up and tossed a couple of bills on the table. “I’m out of here.”

“Nick?”

She got up from her seat and hurried after him, pasting a fake smile on her face. “Nick!” she shouted as soon as she was out of the restaurant. Damn man had long legs! She panted as she ran after him. She could see him swear as he patted his pockets, probably trying to locate his car keys.

He finally fished them out and beeped the car open. He slid in the front seat just as she wrenched the passenger door open and jumped inside. “What the fuck do you think you’re doing?”

His voice was so loud inside the tiny sportscar she thought she’d gone deaf for a second or two. “Wow, calm down. I just want to talk.”

“No,” he hissed through clenched teeth. “No talking. Ever. Again. D’you want to know what happened the last time we talked? You started giggling so much you spewed Coke all over me. And that was after I’d cleaned myself up after that fucking soup accident!”

“But that’s a good thing surely. I was laughing so much because you were funny and…” She let her voice trail when she spotted the way his face was reddening. “Okay, so maybe it wasn’t very nice in the middle of a first date, but−”

“I can’t do this now. Get out, Lucy.”

She felt her control snap. After everything that had happened, she wouldn’t let him get out of this so easily. Couldn’t he see how important this was for her? “Nope.” Grabbing the seatbelt, she dragged it around her, then settled back into the seat, her arms crossed her chest. “You can drive me home, Jeeves.”

“What the hell? Who do you think you are?”

“Your date, dumbass.”

“Dumbass?”

She swore his head was going to pop. “Nick, I don’t have a ride. I took a taxi earlier. Could you at least drive me back? It’s not asking much, surely. I mean, you’re supposed to be my date tonight.” So what if she’d made sure she wouldn’t have a ride back, knowing he would never leave her stranded? Desperate times called for desperate measures.

“I swear, it’s the last time I trust your brother. No more blind dates. No more fucking dates. I’m gonna have one-night stands until the end of all eternity,” he muttered under his breath as he revved up the engine and sent the car flying onto the hardtop.

“You might try slowing down,” she finally said after some long−very long−silent minutes.

“Did your brother see you go out like this?”

She blinked. “What?”

“Your dress’s too short.”

Lucy stared down at the hem, which stopped just above her knees. “No, it’s not. What’s up with you?”

“What’s with me?” he repeated, his tone incredulous. “Are you kidding me? And tug this down, for pity’s sake!” His right hand shot out. Fingers grabbed hold of her dress, the sudden sensation of his rough skin against her inner thighs making her moan.

He jerked at the sound, the wheel jerking with him. Nick wrestled with it as the car began to spin to the left. He corrected the trajectory, but she saw the road on the left and the gravel path that edged the cliff on the right.

“Right, Nick. Go right!”

“What? No.”

“Right!” she screamed and he listened to her at the last second.

The car veered onto gravel and then, after something that resembled a boom, stalled.

Silence reigned in the car. The car had stopped just as the path gave way to shrubbery, and feet away, the cliff’s edge.

“Shit,” Nick groaned, his forehead bumping the top of the steering wheel.

Eyes wide, she asked, “Are you okay?”

“I’m never okay with you,” he replied, sounding defeated.

“Oh.”

“Let’s get out of here.” He opened his door and slid out and she followed suit.

They stood there in the relative quiet as they stared at the car. It was dead. Oh it might run again one day, but it sure as hell wasn’t going to get them back into town. Lights glittered in the valley at their feet. They were so close and yet…they were stuck.

“I can’t believe this!” Nick snapped, his booted foot connecting with the front tire. “I told you not to follow me. I told you I didn’t want to date you again! Can’t you see what you did? Can’t you?”

“I didn’t cause this accident, Nick.”

“It’s that dress’s fault!”

“Nick, come on. Listen to yourself.”

“Listen to myself? Listen to myself?”

That was only the start of his rant. She watched him get more and more agitated, waving his arms around as he swore. She tried speaking out, tried to make him see it hadn’t been her fault, but nothing managed to get through to him. He kept going on and on about her dress, as if her dressing sexy for once was the end of the world. So she did the only thing she could think of. Leaning against the trunk of the car, she lifted her hands and began unbuttoning the ill-fated garment.

It took him a moment, but he finally asked, “What are you doing?”

“What does it look like?” She looked back at him, her fingers never stopping. “I thought your sensibilities would be less offended if I took off the dress you so obviously hate.”

“Are you crazy?” He grabbed her arm and tugged her behind the car. “Everyone can see you!”

“Everyone?” She looked around them. “No one takes this shortcut but us.”

“You can’t know that.”

She rolled her eyes and pointed out, “It’s nearly fully dark now.”

“I can see you!”

“So what?” she shot back, and with a shrug of her shoulders, let the dress fall down her arms to the ground.

“Lucy, don’t…” He took a step back, almost as if he was suddenly afraid of her.

“I’m not wearing it anymore. Happy now?”

“Hell, baby, I… Just… I don’t…”

He was speechless.

I'm a Coming Soon!

2011-08-26T15:00:00.005+02:00

You know your family rocks when you suddenly look up from your phone as you're all sitting in the car and yell "SEPTEMBER 7TH!!!" and they all understand what you're talking about without even you needing to explain.

So it's official. Finally His, my first Ellora's Cave novella, will be published on 7 September. Yup, that's scarily soon. And yet, I can't wait.

Which is probably why the next time I had Internet on my phone, I shouted again... So what if we were at a restaurant? It was amazing news. "I'M A COMING SOON!!!" I yelled then showed the page to everyone. It was real, people!

Okay so now my mom calls me 'Coming Soon' (as in "How's my Coming Soon today?") but that's a small price to pay :)

7 September! I start work again on the 5th after 3 weeks of holidays, and bang, another release. I'm a lil busy bee, what can I say? And don't you just love the cover? It's perfect! That's exactly Nick, the hero. So dang happy. *sigh*

No words necessary...

2011-08-25T21:09:00.000+02:00

...other than thank you to everyone who bought Out of Control over the past week. I love y'all!

Drunk and Disorderly is out today!

2011-08-24T17:00:00.004+02:00

Yes, another one, I know! My first short story for Resplendence Publishing, Drunk and Disorderly, is released today. It's a fun one--perfect reading for a hot summer evening (trust me!).

It's available on RP's site and will soon also be at all other e-vendors like ARe, Amazon, Fictionwise, etc.

For 99 cents, you really have no excuse! :p Did I mention the hero is a cop?!

Out of Control already a bestseller at ARe!

2011-08-22T20:47:00.000+02:00

What a lovely thing to come back to! I was on holidays all last week, without Internet I may add, and I come home today to see that Out of Control is already a bestseller at All Romance eBooks. Woot!

Right now, it's 2nd in Multiple Partners, 3rd in Shape-shifters and 4th in Paranormal. How amazing is that?

Now I guess we wait for the first reviews. *crosses fingers*

Want a free copy of Out of Control?

2011-08-10T14:04:00.000+02:00

Then head over to Scorching Book Reviews and comment!

I'm taking part in their Perfect Man Blog Event, and this week it's all about paranormal heroes. Yum! ;)

One week to go until Out of Control comes out!

I. Can't. Wait.

I Am Nobody's is out!

2011-08-02T12:05:00.001+02:00

Contemporary / Erotic Romance / Ménage

$0.99

Blurb: This should have been an exhilarating time in Stef’s life, touring the country with her own rock band. Except drummer boy Noah no longer wants to be her boyfriend and she can’t help but crush on Kade, their keyboard player. Stuck between the two of them, unable to let go of one and fully give her attention to the other, she wonders what she’s going to do…until they decide to take the matter into their own hands.

Excerpt:

“Do you really think I can’t see what’s happening?”

“Uh?” I looked up from my book. I was sitting against the headboard, Noah sprawled at the end of the bed as he played some kind of video game. “What?”

His eyes never leaving the plasma screen in front of him, he said, “I see the way he looks at you.”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“Don’t lie to me, baby. I know you better than anyone else on this tour.”

“Considering we were together for six months, I sure hope so,” I commented before focusing on my book once again.

“I won’t hold it against you.”

That was it. I sighed and dropped the book onto the bedspread next to me. “What the hell does that mean?”

He pressed ‘pause’ on his joystick and turned around to face me. “If you want to fuck him,” he licked his lips and added, “I won’t mind.”

I gasped but remained silent for a moment, unable to find a suitable response. “You’re joking, right?”

He shook his head. “Nope. I can see he wants you. And we’re not together anymore after all.”

“You wouldn’t mind if I had sex with Kade?” I was past incredulous.

“Nope. It’s your life.”

I looked at him, taking in the boy I’d come to love and hate. He appeared unfazed, making me realize he’d obviously thought about this. “I don’t get it.” I really didn’t.

“What’s not to get? You want him, right?” He didn’t even wait for my approval before he added, “Why don’t you go see if he’s in his room?”

“Now?”

“Sure.” He looked at what I was wearing. “Just change your clothes first. Wear something sexy. And put on some make-up—he likes make-up.”

I blinked. This was just too weird. Why was Noah pushing me into his friend’s bed all of a sudden? And why in hell wasn’t he at least a little bit jealous? “You don’t seem to mind.”

He shrugged. “I told you. We’re over. You can do whatever you want with whomever you want.”

“Even Kade.”

“Yup.”

That’s when I realized something else. If I slept with Kade, Noah would be able to sleep with whomever he wanted too.

Of course.

God, I really was stupid.

He just wanted to be free to screw a groupie or two with no guilt.

New RP covers!

2011-08-01T13:54:00.000+02:00

Out of Control

17 August 2011

Shape-shifters / Ménage / Rubenesque

Drunk and Disorderly

24 August 2011

Contemporary / Ménage

Animal Urges

12 October 2011

Shape-shifters

Like This

9 November 2011

Contemporary / Ménage

So, which one is your favorite? Mine is the one for Animal Urges. I fell in love with the picture and actually wrote the short story around it. What can I say? He's very inspiring...

It's official: I'm an Ellora's Cave author!

2011-07-28T11:53:00.000+02:00

I'm very excited to announce that my sexy novella, Finally His, will be published by Ellora's Cave in the coming months.

This makes me happy for several reasons, the main one being that I've been waiting for years to be part of the EC family. You see, I started reading erotic romances thanks to them. I didn't even know what eBooks were until I stumbled upon their website and bought King of Hearts.

And now I've got a contract and a lovely new editor (Briana St. James) and edits to do and a cover art request form and... Happy sighs all around. On this note, I shall go convince my husband to take me out to celebrate. Because I'm worth it, baby ;)

Drunk and Disorderly, coming soon with Resplendence Publishing

2011-07-18T11:52:00.000+02:00

When Sara finds herself locked up in jail for the night, together with her three friends, Melanie, Robbie and Mark, she doesn't think things can get any worse. She's too wired to fall asleep, however Mel knows a sure fire way to get her to relax. She should have known her friend was too drunk to make sense. She wants her to masturbate while they're locked up in a cell! She's crazy, but not as crazy as what happens next...

With a little help from her friends, Sara finally falls asleep. They're let go the next morning with a warning, and she's relieved no one heard them during the night. That is until she sees the look in the deputy's eyes. She's going to need to do some damage control, and fast.

Don't you just love that cover? I just wish the T-shirt was a 'lil bit shorter... ;)

Drunk and Disorderly is already on RP's Coming Soon page and will be released on 24 August, so not that long to wait! It's part of a new RP short story line called Erotic Gems, and I'm so excited about this new line that I already wrote another story for it. Like This should be released in early November. I wrote it yesterday and I absolutely love it. It's 5K of pure hotness!

"Truly a delightful book to read" - BlackRaven's reviews Marked

2011-06-29T12:47:00.000+02:00

Marked by Emma Hillman was a hot, sensual story about sex, trust, and immortality. Ms. Hillman is able to beautifully balance the erotic sensuality found in Jake, the Immortal King who takes Faye as his mate with a sweet innocence that blossoms into full awareness in Faye.

I really liked Jake. He’s abrupt, arrogant, bossy, and sexy as hell. He doesn’t hide his sexuality. He doesn’t sugarcoat it for Faye, even at the beginning of their relationship. He’s a king— well technical First Man, but practically the same thing— and he exhibits all of the characteristics every king has ever had. A perfect foil for him is Faye. She is a sweet, innocent human that Jake takes as his mate— a human woman to bear the next king. I’m very glad that Ms. Hillman didn’t make Faye a more aggressive woman. It wouldn’t have worked, having such a strong and domineering Jake. Faye is just an absolute perfect counterpart to Jake; she mellows him, softens him, and he pushes her at every turn.

This wouldn’t be an erotic novel without the sex and Ms. Hillman delivers 100%. From page one the chemistry between Jake and Faye burns practically off the page and it only got hotter the further along into the book I got. Ms. Hillman’s Marked was truly a delightful book to read.

Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by Olivia!

... Thank you to Olivia @ BlackRaven's Reviews for this awesome review. I love the comments about Faye. That's exactly where I was going with her character, and it makes me happy to see someone get it so perfectly.

Out of Control Teaser

2011-06-22T16:28:00.000+02:00

I've been working with my editor this week (hey Corrie!) on Out of Control, my first release with Resplendence Publishing. It's scheduled for 17 August 2011, and I can't wait!

I'll be sure to share the cover art as soon as I receive it, but in the meantime, here's the blurb/teaser:

Scared she'd always be too human for the five shape-shifting lions who wanted to claim her as a mate, Jade left the Pride who’d adopted her as soon as she turned eighteen. Now she's back, and only just realizing how much her departure affected them all.

They're so intent on seducing her she's having trouble resisting. One, maybe she could have, but five sexy men eager to claim her?

Surrounded by men who won't take no for an answer, and with the future of the Pride in jeopardy, Jade needs to decide who she can trust…starting with herself.

What do you think? Like?

A new publisher, new releases and lots of yummy lion shifters

2011-05-31T12:51:00.000+02:00

I'm very happy to announce that I have signed my first two contracts with Resplendence Publishing!

- Out of Control is scheduled to be published in August and features 5 (count them!) lion shifters. They've been waiting for years for their Mate to return to their Pride, and now that she's back...they're not going to take no for an answer.

If you follow me on Twitter (@droptheglasses), you might remember me asking for suggestions of male characters' names. That's how Leo, the triplets Logan, Samuel and Trent, and their cousin Brian were born, so a big thanks to you guys!

- Rough It Up is another shape-shifter erotic romance but is not related to OOC in any way. It's actually the first book in a new series tentatively titled Grassroots. It should be released in October and followed by Suck It Up in December and Live It Up in March.

The trilogy is based on three brothers, the sons of the Alpha of the Red Rock Pride. Rough It Up is the story of Jay and Alexa. He's the future Alpha while she grew up hidden from the world, the only half-breed in a family of Pures. When the mating urge is too strong for them to ignore, they fall into bed together. It would have been fine except something goes wrong. Terribly wrong. What happens next will change the Pride forever...

Scary strikes again! The Romance Studio reviews Behind Locked Doors 3

2011-05-17T11:33:00.000+02:00

Emma Hillman's third selection in her sex slave series truly delivers the one, two, three punch. We first met Thursday, Scary, and the other Masters in the first two books in this series, but this time we truly become intimate with both Thursday and Scary to the point we think we know them in person. Book 3 focuses on Thursday and her newly discovered revelation of her inner self's true desire to please the one man she thought she never would. As with the previous books, Thursday's first person point of view narration gives this book life. To truly appreciate the author's continued character development, reading books one and two in order is a plus.

Scary has always been a powerful, dominant character and to witness his progression is beyond satisfying. In this fast paced, ninety page novel, the reader's love continues to grow for this tough, dark Master who greedily takes Thursday up on her offer to give him anything he wants. Not only is this novel full of graphically detailed sex, it is a powerful alluring trek into human emotions. Full of twists and turns, Ms. Hillman keeps the reader's interest and leaves a yearning for more, more, more. The transformation of Thursday from the first book to the third is a sign of a writer who truly knows her characters and what makes them tick. While there were times this reviewer wanted to wring Scary's neck, the HEA ending was definitely worth the ride. I look forward to more artistically crafted writing from this author.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Susie Q.

... I'm so in love with this review I've read it at least a half dozen times over the weekend. I don't know whether anyone else does that but when I'm feeling blue, I go back to the reviews I've received over the past years and reread them. I guess we all need reassurance, and that one is perfect for that.

At one point, I wasn't even sure I was going to finish the BLD series. Sales were okay, but nothing like my other books. Two emails from readers in the same week pushed me to finish the manuscript I'd started, and Behind Locked Doors 3 was born.

I ended up writing it in less than 3 weeks. It just flowed. I was a writing machine :) And ever since I typed THE END, I've known it's a pretty special book. I had no idea what I was going to write when I started it though, except that I wanted Thursday to beat Friday at her own game. The book turned out to be so much more than that! Hey, there even is a HEA. Who'd have thought?!

Thanks Susie for the lovely review and those words that made me gasp out loud: "artistically crafted writing." Who? Me?

On real life Alphas...

2011-05-02T14:58:00.002+02:00

The last couple weeks I had the chance to work with police and military officers. I was the only woman on the team and found myself picked on from pretty much the get-go. One man especially kept making fun of my use of "I think." You see, he wanted an absolute response to his questions - something I actually couldn't give. Believe me when I say he really irked me that first day!

Later on that week, we had meetings with some colleagues of mine, including some female members of staff. When I asked them what they'd thought of the police officers, they all said the same thing: those guys were humorless! They only thought of work and nothing else.
Turns out I couldn't disagree more.

You see, something happened along the way. I started playing along, answering back, making fun of their mannerisms or their lack of communication skills...and our relationship shifted. Maybe I ended up being just one of the guys, or maybe they'd been thinking I was different than how I really am (I appear nice but I'm not a push-over, especially at work). I'm not sure what really happened but it did, and boy did I start having fun after that!

When that one man, who at first I hadn't liked at all, started laughing with me, "the week from hell" suddenly became a lot more fun. It became a game actually in which I tried to make him forget his badass image (imagine a 6'2 guy wearing a dark suit and an earpiece, standing at attention, a frown on his face and a stare that could kill -- seriously, I have pics!). If I hadn't tried to push past that image, I'd have missed out big time.

I guess it's the same for everybody. If you don't take the time to get to know someone, if you only stick to their appearance or the way they portray themselves to the world, then what's the point? After all, even real life Alphas can be misunderstood. Who'd have thought?

Most of my heroes are Alphas, and yet I hadn't truly met one before (hey, I'm a writer -- I have a great imagination). It was quite a revelation, and let me tell you, these men are so going to end up in a book! Possibly a whole series, as a matter of fact.

I'll work extra hard at describing that smirk that is unlike any I'd ever seen before (as if he knew everything about everything and wouldn't you like to know too?) or how when an Alpha to the core lets loose, you better beware. I'm happy to say that by the end of their visit, I quite happily hit them whenever they bugged me too much. After all, what's the point of being the only woman if you can't make up the rules?

The Romance Studio reviews One Final Attempt

2011-04-27T11:41:00.000+02:00

I'm back from vacation (nooo!). I had an amazing time, both at RT and on our road trip. I wish I could have stayed there, but it's back to the daily grind for me!

I will be posting new reviews this week, starting today from my first ever from The Romance Studio.

Simon's words have hurt Reese for the last time and she's taking action that will change them both forever. Reese refuses to listen and Simon can't bare it any longer. Can hurtful words and things left unsaid tear Simon and Reese forever apart? When Reese awakens to find herself handcuffed to her bed, she is forced to hear what Simon has to say, isn't she? Consumed in displaying his love for Reese, will Simon go too far? Just how far will Simon go to conquer Reese's heart forever?

This is the first of Emma Hillman's novels that I have read and I found it simply wonderful. Ms. Hillman transports the reader into the thoughts of both characters to experience their individual angst and personal torment. No relations persist without conflict, but when the failure to communicate clearly builds resentment and misunderstanding, what is a person suppose to do? Simon's handiwork is clear when Reese awakens to find her wrists handcuffed to her bed. The turmoil within each of them leads the reader into their individual perceptions of how they wish to end their pain. Simon has a mission, and what journey he embarks upon is both touching and revealing to not only the characters, but the reader as well. What length will Simon go to illustrate his deep love for Reese. Simon has his heart set on reaching Reese's inner self, and will do whatever he has to. I especially appreciate Ms. Hillman's characterization of Reese and Simon. Perceptions of oneself is deceptive and unforgiving at times. I love the imagery in the description of Reese. Reese is like so many women who are simply are what they are. She uses what every woman perceives about themselves and those insecurities. I truly loved this story for its depth of love and human foibles. I have definitely put Emma Hillman on must read list, and I am eager to read the rest of her work.

Warnings: This title contains graphic language, light bondage, toy and anal play.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Pomma J.

... Thanks a lot to Pomma for this amazing review. When I wrote One Final Attempt, I knew it was somewhat different than my previous books, and yet I couldn't help but want to delve more into the characters' emotions. It's not a happy-happy book, but it's real and I'm glad the reviewer saw that.

I'm flying away...

2011-04-01T11:58:00.000+02:00

I will be away for the next two weeks, first in Los Angeles for the RT Convention.

If you're in the vicinity, I will be signing at the Expo on Friday, April 8, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. I shall be easy to find... I'll be the one with the Eiffel Tower! :)

The 2nd week, I'll be road-tripping: up to San Francisco then back down along the coast before flying back out to Paris on the 15th. HOLIDAYS! I cannot wait.

If you want to follow my upcoming adventures or check what I'm up to, I'll be on Twitter probably 24/7 (@droptheglasses).

See you on the other side!

Look Who's Going to RT! Dark Faerie Tales interview

2011-03-30T14:26:00.000+02:00

I've been interviewed over at Dark Faerie Tales as part of their 'Look Who's Going to RT' feature. I talk a little about The Recruits and what to expect from the new series. I also chat about the Convention...and my love of books!

The RT Convention starts 1 week from today! I so cannot wait. I'm ready to party. Huh, I mean, network. :)

You can read the interview and comment here: http://darkfaerietales.com/rt-emma-hillman.html

MARKED is now officially out!

2011-03-25T09:15:00.002+01:00

MARKED is available at most distributors, including:

- eXcessica
- All Romance eBooks
- BookStrand
- Smashwords

- Amazon Kindle

- Barnes&Noble Nook

- Fictionwise

As as promised yesterday, here's the first chapter:

Chapter One: Slip of the Lips

“I miss big tits.”

Faye’s head jerked up at her neighbor’s comment. “Excuse me?”

Jake groaned, a faint blush tinting his cheekbones. “Did I say that out loud?”

“Yes.”

“Shit. Sorry, Faye. It’s just…”

He let his voice trail, her interest spiking at his uncommon show of indecisiveness. She’d never seen him like that before. He was usually the epitome of cool, with his expensive clothes and abrupt attitude. When she’d moved into this house, she hadn’t counted on her roommate’s best friends living next door. She remembered meeting them that first day, taken aback at the sight of the most beautiful couple she’d ever seen. She’d felt so frumpy in comparison, her with the too bountiful curves and crazy hair.

Jake’s body was honed to muscled perfection. His girlfriend had the requisite model looks. They lived in the perfect house and had perfect jobs, working from home as consultants. It was a good thing they were both very nice, otherwise Faye would seriously hate them.

“It’s just what?” She couldn’t help but ask.

His gaze lowered to the deep V of her shirt. “I miss big tits. I love Sofia, but she doesn’t have much on top. Yours, on the opposite, are more than a handful.”

Faye blinked. He hadn’t really said that, right? His girlfriend was so hot it hurt. She had professionally highlighted blonde hair that hung straight down her back; professionally tanned skin that made her blue eyes pop, and professionally whitened teeth that sparked like diamonds. And here he was, commenting on her breasts. No way was this real! “Right.”

“Sorry, Faye. I didn’t mean to be rude.”

“It’s, uhm, okay.” The napkins she’d been holding fell to the floor when she realized she hadn’t been dreaming. With a low curse, she bent over to retrieve them, catching a wayward one with her left hand and nearly falling over while she was at it.

“Fuck, babe, you’re not helping.”

Faye grabbed hold of a table leg and looked up. “What?” She pushed herself upright and winced a little at the subsequent headrush. She kept her hands busy stacking the napkins on top of one another, while she did her best to ignore Jake’s intense gaze. She didn’t know what his problem was, but she was pretty sure he was staring at her cleavage again. What an odd thing to say though. They were friends, of course. All four of them were, but did he really have to talk to her about her breasts? No, even worse, compare them to his girlfriend’s? Maybe he’d had one beer too many, she thought, as she tried to remember how many he’d downed that afternoon.

“Faye?”

She jumped at his voice suddenly so near. She whirled around and nearly headbutted him. “Shoot, Jake, you scared me!”

He ignored her, instead saying, “Can I ask you something?”

She gulped. “Sure.”

“Can I touch them?” He lowered his head once again, his green eyes darkening. “Please?”

“Having fun, guys?” Her roommate’s voice rang behind them, interrupting the moment. “Babe, where are the steaks? Sofia’s starving, she says. You wouldn’t believe how much she eats by looking at her, but I swear she gulps down her weight in food on a daily basis.” Chris chuckled as he opened the fridge and looked inside.

Faye remained immobile, a disturbing hardness pressed tight against her stomach. What was going on? Had their friend really just asked if he could touch her breasts? What the hell was wrong with him?

The weight lifted as Jake took a step back, then ran an agitated hand through his hair. “Fuck,” he muttered.

Chris closed the fridge door with a loud bang. “Can I ask why your erection was trying to drill a way into Faye?”

“Shit.” Jake’s head hung down. “I just… They were right there and they looked so…so tempting!”

“What did?” Sofia asked as she entered the room and went straight to her boyfriend. She wrapped her arms around him from behind, her eyebrows snapping together when she noticed his pants tenting. “Well, hello there.”

Jake swore. Loudly, this time. “Can we please all ignore it until it goes away?”

“I don’t know.” Sofia teased. “Do you want me to do something about it?”

Faye watched her roommate watch the other couple. He was grinning, obviously enjoying the sexy banter. She wondered, and not for the first time, if there was more to things than she’d been told. She’d been living here for the past two months and she really did enjoy it. Everyone was really nice. They’d all made her feel welcome, and she was grateful. But the other couple was a bit odd at times, and Chris…Chris was hiding something from her. Maybe it was the way he stared at Sofia when he didn’t think she could see him, or maybe it was the fact that he’d clearly implied he was gay, making it all the more implausible, but there was something she was missing. She just wasn’t sure what.

Sofia chose that moment to ask, “What got you so hot?”

“I think I know the answer.” Chris dumped the steaks onto the table and pointed to Faye. “It’s your fault.”

Her eyebrows shot up. “My fault?” her voice squeaked.

“Isn’t it, Jake?”

“Yes, definitely.”

“I didn’t do anything!” She snapped back, crossing her arms in a vain show of defiance. The gesture didn’t help matters as it pushed her breasts together. “You’re so…so… Men!”

They laughed at her reply, Chris’s arm wrapping around her waist and tugging her against his side. “We’re not making fun of you, sweetheart. It’s just that top is very…how should I say?”

“Low cut,” Jake supplied, his girlfriend giggling behind him.

“It’s too much, isn’t it?” Faye instantly asked, grabbing the neck of her shirt and tugging it up. “I should go get changed.”

“No!” Jake said, his eyes widening. “Please, don’t. I’m sorry I said anything, but I was enjoying the view too much and…I miss big tits. Not that I don’t love yours, babe.” He patted his girlfriend’s hand.

“I could get them done,” Sofia said matter–of–factly, clearly not minding his remark.

“No, I love your tits, baby, and you know how I hate fake ones. It’s just…I miss the way big tits feel. They’re just…” He closed his eyes, lost in silent contemplation. Or, most likely, one very hot daydream.

Faye just shook her head and started to turn around, only to be stopped short by Sofia’s voice. “Don’t worry about Jake, babe. It’s only because he’s had this fantasy about you for months now.”

Faye felt her world tilt. “What?” she whispered.

The other woman giggled, her voice lowering as she added, “He wants to fuck your tits.”

“Sofia!” Jake growled.

“What?” She turned her head. “It’s true, isn’t it? You told me about it. You even got yourself off just thinking about Faye’s breasts. I know you did!”

“You didn’t have to tell her all about it!”

“Guys.” Chris pulled Faye closer against his chest. “You okay, sweetheart?” he asked.

She nodded, her face a blank mask.

“Oh, no.” Sofia’s face shuttered as she realized what she’d done. “Oh, I’m so sorry, Faye. I didn’t realize… I mean, I shouldn’t have said that. Just ignore me, okay? Forget everything I said. Please?” She rushed to her friend. “Please, hon?”

Faye bit her lip, her face suddenly pressed against her roommate’s warm chest. She could feel Sofia’s hand on her back, rubbing up and down as if she was trying to soothe her. But soothe what exactly? She should be feeling flattered instead. Their friend, the one who looked like a god and who lived with a goddess, wanted her. He’d made himself come, fantasizing about her breasts. Wasn’t that amazing? Exciting, even? A flutter of lust drifted through her, her panties suddenly feeling a lot less dry. Shocked by her reaction, she drew back from Chris and blinked.

“Please?” Sofia repeated.

“I’m fine.” Faye couldn’t help but say. “It’s all right. Unexpected, but all right.”

“Really?” Jake asked, his eyes darkening once more. “So, it means I can?”

“Really?” Chris repeated. “Sweetheart, are you sure about this?”

She looked from one to the other, and gulped. They’d apparently misinterpreted her words. Did they really think she’d let Jake touch her? Or worse, fuck her? Trying to find a way to make them see reason, she asked the one thing that stood out in her overly befuddled brain, “What about Sofia?”

Jake replied, as if he’d already sorted it all out in his mind. “We could swap.”

“Swap?” she repeated.

“Yeah, swap partners. It’s quite common in some circles.”

“It is? But…No, hold on! Chris is gay!”

Chris chuckled. “Baby, I’m not gay. I’m bisexual.”

“You are?”

“Yes. Haven’t we talked about this before?” he asked, his expression innocent.

She was sure they hadn’t. And shoot, what had they meant by swapping? Did that mean Chris would have fun with Sofia, while her and…and Jake would have sex? “I–” she cut herself off when she noticed the way her roommate’s eyes had lit up. He was hard, that was plain to see. His eyes were already eating Sofia up, probably imagining what he could do to her. Shit! Would he hate her if she said no, when he obviously wanted this badly? Had he been waiting for this moment for a long time, yearning for Sofia in silence?

As if sensing her turmoil, Chris moved towards her. “It’s your decision, baby. It won’t change anything between us. You know that, right?”

She looked up at his earnest face and took a deep breath. He’d told her the one thing she couldn’t resist, the one thing that would make the balance tip in his favor. Nodding, she said, “Okay then.”

... I hope you've enjoyed the chapter and really hope you will like the book even more. Feel free to email me (droptheglasses at hotmail dot com) if you want to chat about it!

Release of Marked (The Recruits - Book One)

2011-03-24T11:45:00.000+01:00

Friday 25 March will see the release of Marked (Book One of The Recruits).

As this is my first foray into the paranormal genre, I have to admit I'm a bit panicky about it all. The book is seriously hot (the warning mentions graphic language, BDSM, f/f and ménage elements, toy play and anal play/sex!) and I love it, but I guess I can't help but worry readers won't like it.

And because I can't wait anymore, here's a lil preview for you:

Prologue

It was time.

Jake tilted his head up, closing his eyes as the sun bathed his skin with warmth. He luxuriated in the feeling, until thoughts started whirling inside his mind once more.

It was time to speed things up; his people were waiting for him after all. Impatience burned bright inside him. He wanted to take her, here and now. He wanted to make her his. Never before had he felt so out of control with a potential Mate. Of course, never before had his Recruiter’s choice been so…perfect.

He opened his eyes and watched her cross the garden, stopping every once in a while to collect their empty beer bottles. She was so unlike his former conquests in appearance, and yet, the more he looked at her, the more he wanted her. He wanted to feel her curves under his hands, her body under his. He wanted to fall inside her, and never let go.

He shook his head at his stupidity. He had his position of First Man to uphold. He couldn’t dally, or take the time needed to seduce her properly. Instead he would need to be harsh; he would need to ply her senses and make her fall for him. There was no other option. His men had told him the compound was once more growing restless, John back at his usual tricks. God but he hated the damn man! He should have killed him last time, and damn the ones who’d stopped him.

Grabbing his latest bottle, he gulped it down and slammed it onto the nearest table. The other couple looked at him in silence. They knew what was going to happen; they knew their roles in his plan well. With a nod, he drew up to his six–foot–four height and squared his shoulders. Here we go… With a resolute stride, he followed his prey into the house, the alcohol coursing through his veins never once making him stumble.

But then he was an Immortal, and not many things could faze him. Except…except maybe the woman who would become his Mate.

It was time.

... Stay tuned as I'll be back tomorrow with the first chapter of Marked!

Final Smut Marathon round: go read and vote!

2011-03-23T12:51:00.000+01:00

There are only two of us left and it's nerve-wracking, but here is the final round of the Smut Marathon.

You can read the two stories and vote for your favorite over at Alison Tyler's blog. Also, the amazing Violet Blue will be the guest judge for this round. Yes, the stakes have been raised!

May the best win!

"As close to perfect as I could wish for" Seriously Reviewed on Behind Locked Doors 3!

2011-03-07T12:28:00.000+01:00

Story: 9.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 18.5

Review: This story was about as close to perfect as I could wish for. I’ve loved this series. I thought it was wonderfully titillating and I would encourage you to read the stories is order as the climatic third installment has greater impact knowing what Thursday and Scary have gone through to be together. The story builds with heart pounding intensity. There is so much risk to reward. Every action has a consequence and reaction. You read the story, devouring the words, knowing that Ms. Hillman is going to stomp all over your emotions, make you hot, make you gasp, make you want to scream and leave the knot of emotion twisting in your belly that tells you that you’ve read a story that is going to stick with you for a long time. I felt as if I were Thursday during the story and having finished the book, I ached a bit because I wasn’t going to have scary around anymore. And damn, but I want a scary for myself. He’s edgy, yet exudes sophistication. He’s powerful but can use such a tender touch you’ll tremble as you read. Okay, so you can probably guess that I now love Ms. Hillman as much as I love her characters because of a couple of bucks she offers such amazing entertainment with her books.

The story reads fast. The words flow with a smoothness that makes the moments that you’re in the story fly by. Her characters are richly described not only their physical descriptions, but you know them intimately. It’s a damn good book and one I will read again.

... This review by Seriously Reviewed totally made my day/week/month! I've always thought this third book was the best in the series. Even when I was writing it, it flowed so well I remember thinking "Oh, this is going to be good."

I loved how the reviewer thought she was Thursday whilst reading the series. That's why I'd decided to write it in 1st person POV in the first place! (<= You can imagine me jumping up in my chair, shouting "It worked!" right about now :)

All in all, what a great review to wake up to. And dear SR reviewer, I might not know you but I do love you too!

"Thoroughly satisfying" - 1st review for Behind Locked Doors 3

2011-02-25T14:30:00.000+01:00

Manic Readers

Reviewer: Claudia Rhyes

Rating: 4 stars

Review:

Behind Locked Doors 3 is the third book in this series by Emma Hillman. "Thursday" a nickname her masters have given her is still in the harem. Her punishment for disobeying her masters has made her the black sheep of the bunch and has promised her no sexual activity. She decides she has had enough of the silent treatment and decides to give Scarey, one of her masters that she cares deeply for, anything he wants. The only problem is Scarey plans making her hold onto her end of the bargain.

I reviewed the second book and while it kept my interest it was just okay. This book however kept my interest, made the pages hotter than heck, and had a really great plot! I loved how Scarey and Thursday's relationship evolved (I won't go into details because that would ruin the story) but it was thoroughly satisfying. I really hope Miss Hillman continues on with this series as there are more characters I would like to read about (hint hint). I would suggest reading the first two books in the series because if you don't you will definitely be confused. Great story which makes me want to read more by this author!

... I'm happy to finally see a review for BLD3 so thanks Manic Readers and Claudia for this. I'm very intrigued by the comment about my adding more books to this series. I was actually of two minds with this. I do have an idea what to write next, but my question now is: which other characters would you like to read about? The other Masters? Which ones in particular?

After all, the BLD series is written in 1st person with Thursday as the heroine, so it would be a huge step to change the POV so radically! Mind you, a new heroine could be fun. Same setting, same Masters, new girl in the Harem? Yea or nay?

Ready, Set, Vote!

2011-02-16T10:58:00.000+01:00

The new Smut Marathon round is here!

As we were asked to revisit a previous story, the poll isn't anonymous. I chose to extend In the Middle (you can read the new version here), and I had a lot of fun with it. I hope you'll enjoy it too!

The poll is now up on Alison's blog... Can you believe there are only four of us left? Kudos to us!

Another great review for One Last Vice

2011-02-15T11:45:00.000+01:00

Site: Siren Book Reviews

Reviewer: Yvette

Rating: 4 Siren Stones

Review:

Chloe’s boss is a typical rock star with the bad habits to go along with his attitude. Now he has enlisted Chloe to help him with his last vice that he is trying to eliminate, and his solution to the cravings and the bad moods he is going through to stop smoking is for Chloe be available for sex anytime things start to get rough for him. Chloe can’t believe James is trying to enlist her to help him, this is way too close for comfort for her because she has hidden feeling that no one knows of and they all involve her boss James, but things aren’t always what they seem when it comes to James and his outrageous behaviour and demands.

Emma Hillman has definitely provided us with a sexually charged story, with Chloe who you will feel as if she is a part of you and James who will remind you of the man in your life of which you sometimes love to hate. She shows you that things are not always as they seem and even the most aggravating situations can be the most romantic in the end. This is a truly great quick fun read that you will enjoy.

... Very nice and insightful review. A review site to watch.

News: Marked, new Smut Marathon and current WIP

2011-02-14T09:13:00.000+01:00

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

Lots of things happening this week, and hopefully more good news to come my way, but in the meantime...here are some links/news:

- Marked (Book One of The Recruits) is now available for pre-order at eXcessica. It's my first foray into the paranormal genre and is probably the hottest book I've ever written. No, really ;) It'll be followed by Hired, out in November, which is just as hot. What can I say? Those Immortals sure know how to party!

- Challenge 10 of Alison Tyler's Smut Marathon has started. My story, In the Middle, is up on the site, and you will be able to vote soon. Right now, Overtime by May Deva and Fucked to Death by Angell Brooks have also been added. Happy reading!

- I'm very excited with my current manuscript. It's another paranormal but a shifter one this time, and it features five hunky men/lions, one heroine who doesn't want to be ordered around, and some serious angst. Thanks to everyone who played the naming game on Twitter! I'm very happy with our choices :)

"Ms. Hillman proves again why she’s on my must have list" - 1st review for One Final Attempt!

2011-02-04T09:11:00.000+01:00

Story: 8
Presentation: 9
Total: 17

Review: I loved the way Ms. Hillman told Simon and Reese’s story. My problem was is that I didn’t really like the characters. At least not at first. But keep reading because their story only gets better as you read.

Insecurities are beginning to negatively affect their relationship and Simon says a thoughtless comment during a fight which sets into motion a series of events that just might bring them back together.

The story is written in a way that really appealed to me. Deep insight into the characters, flashbacks that gave needed history without holding back the story from moving forward. Sex that you feel right along with the characters. On these points, Ms. Hillman proves again why she’s on my must have list.

... There is a good reason why I always enjoy Seriously Reviewed's thoughts. It's amazing how well they get me and what I'm trying to say in my books. I love that. As always, a big thank you!

Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll - Please vote!

2011-01-24T14:19:00.001+01:00

I'm very happy to announce that A Thin Line has been nominated in the Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll for Best Erotica Novel published in 2010.

If you enjoyed the book, I'd be grateful if you could vote for it (link here).

Thank you!

"A fantastic story" - New review for Man Frame

2011-01-17T12:48:00.000+01:00

Review site: You Gotta Read Reviews

Rating: You Gotta Read (Highest rating)

Reviewer: Lupa

Peeping toms were never so sexy.

Man Frame is a fantastic story about passion and discovery.

Lucy has a secret, she has been watching a man in the building next to hers at night. Little does she know he is watching her too and she is about to be introduced to a wild, wet and sexy new world.

Filled with scorching hot erotic scenes, sweet and sexy characters, and a fun storyline - Man Frame is a great read.

I have to admit that there were scenes in this erotic adventure that had me contemplating a cold shower.

Man Frame is a story that I not only recommend but it is also one that I will read to my companion as we curl up to snuggle one night.

Emma Hillman has created a fantastic story that is sure to warm up any cold night.

... So cool to stumble upon a new review of Man Frame when it was released in April 2010. Thanks Lupa for the fun review and great rating!

Behind Locked Doors - Book Three is out today!

2011-01-07T12:15:00.001+01:00

Are you ready for some more Scary? Do you think Thursday will beat the new girl at her own game? And what the hell is wrong with these men?

Behind Locked Doors - Book Three is available at most distributors, including:

- eXcessica

- Amazon Kindle
- All Romance eBooks

- Barnes&Noble Nook
- BookStrand
- Fictionwise

- Smashwords

Smut Marathon - Round 9

2011-01-05T16:58:00.001+01:00

Round 9 of Alison Tyler's Smut Marathon is up!

There are only 5 of us left, and this time the stories are longer (2-3k). The theme was to write around a photo of our choice, so first you had to choose a picture.

You can now read all five and make your choice. Happy voting!

Free Wallpapers

2011-01-04T12:04:00.001+01:00

Thanks to Rita over at NotAnotherRomanceBlog for her seriously inspired idea.

You can now find free wallpapers (=> see on your right - links to Flickr then download) created from my very own cover arts.

Sexy men galore!

If you do put one of the wallpapers on your PC, take a pic and email it to me! You might get a lil something in return :)

Welcome to a revamped blog

2011-01-03T13:44:00.000+01:00

I was having problems with the previous 2-column layout - too many book covers on the right! I like this one though. Bright and cheerful.

So, what do you think? Yea? Nay?

Happy 2011!

2011-01-02T21:31:00.001+01:00

And a big thanks to All Romance eBooks for putting One Final Attempt on their homepage as a Featured Book. The first one, no less. Not sure what I did to deserve the honor, but what a nice way to start the year!

Let's hope the next 12 months are just as good...

Champagne!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-24T10:36:00.001+01:00

Merry Christmas to you!

Happy release day to me!

In two hours I'll be leaving work and hopefully getting on a train to my in-laws. Hubby and kid are already on their way with the puppy (and she hates being in the car so I'm kinda happy I'm working this morning and won't have to clean up afterwards :).

Have a wonderful holiday break with your family and friends... And I'll be back in the new year, with more books (Behind Locked Doors 3 comes out on 7 January) and more contests!

May all your wishes come true in 2011...

Emma

Winners announced - Xmas giveaway

2010-12-23T11:59:00.003+01:00

As promised, here's the list of winners for my Christmas giveaway:

- French chocolates: Nat Bottacin

- Paperback copy of Yes, No, Maybe: Sharazade

- Paperback copy of Marked: Tab

- eBook of your choice: Sniffly Kitty

And, because I'm in a very good mood (One Final Attempt was released a day early!) and it's Christmas, everyone else who entered the giveaway can choose an ebook of their choice.

Nat, Sharazade, Tab and Sniffly Kitty, please email me at droptheglasses (at) hotmail (dot) com or DM me on Twitter (@droptheglasses). I'm going to need addresses!

Katie and garfan1, please email me at droptheglasses (at) hotmail (dot) com or DM me on Twitter (@droptheglasses), and let me know which ebook you'd like to receive.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Christmas giveaway: Chocs, books and more!

2010-12-10T12:39:00.000+01:00

It's the season to be jolly, so I've decided to hold a giveaway just before Christmas. Actually, make that several giveaways...

All you have to do is leave a comment below and tell me what you want for Christmas. It can be world peace, a puppy or a new necklace. I don't care as long as you explain why you really, really want it :)

My daughter will pick numbers at random and winners will be announced on Wednesday 22nd December.

Prizes will include:

- French chocolates (bought by yours truly at my local chocolate factory - they're to die for!) sent to your home;

- Paperback copy of Yes, No, Maybe;

- Paperback copy of Marked (out in March!);

- eBook of your choice from the list at right.

Now, all you have to do is...start commenting!

A 2nd win!

2010-11-29T15:48:00.000+01:00

'In the Middle' won the 8th Smut Marathon Challenge!

Thanks to all who voted for my story. It's greatly appreciated... Now, let's just hope the next theme isn't too complicated. I'm in the middle of Christmas preparations here!

Behind Locked Doors 3: Less waiting this time around!

2010-11-18T16:48:00.000+01:00

I'm happy to announce that Behind Locked Doors - Book Three will now be published on 7 January!

It should be available on preorder soon at eXcessica, but until then here's a lil preview for y'all...

Blurb:

When Thursday comes up with a plan to beat the new girl at her own game, she doesn’t realize nothing will ever be the same.

Oh, it works at first. She spends an amazing weekend with Scary, but what starts as a fun way to get her privileges back ends all too soon. When the other Masters point out that he’s keeping her to himself, that he needs to start following his own rules, Scary does something not a single one of them would have ever expected.

It spins everything out of control, and Thursday is left clinging for her sanity…and his love.

Excerpt:

It started the next morning as I came down from my room. I knew it was early, too early for anyone else but him. He was spending too much time in the Harem these days, as if he didn’t want to go home. Or couldn’t. I wasn’t too sure which it was, but today it suited my purpose. Spotting him sitting at a table with a coffee cup in hand, I crossed the lounge and automatically knelt in front of him.

Debating inwardly whether to clasp my hands behind my back, I missed his look of wonder. I couldn’t miss his low growl as he asked, “What do you want, Thursday?”

I looked up, our gazes locking together for the first time in what felt like forever. “I want to please you. Master.”

His eyebrows rose. “You do?”

I nodded, feeling my cheeks redden at his suddenly pensive gaze. “Yes, Master.”

“What are you offering?”

I nearly gasped when I realized he’d seen right through my attempt. And yet, he wasn’t moving. I checked out the stretch of denim in front of me and was awarded by the brilliant sight of one very hard cock pushing against the thick material. Yes! My plan was working! I looked back up and said, my voice hesitant, “Anything, Master.”

“Anything?” he repeated, almost daring me to deny my offer.

“Anything you want, Master.”

He stared down at me for a second or two, and then he started laughing. I saw red. I’d put my heart and pride on the line, and the damn man thought it was funny! I grabbed the table and heaved myself upright, turning around with my gaze already on the staircase. I needed to flee, run back to my room and hide under the covers. I should have known it wouldn’t be that easy!

“Don’t.” Fingers grabbed my right hand, effectively stopping my escape. His hard chest cupped my back for a fleeting moment before he turned me around. Harsh fingers palmed my chin as he forced my head up. “Why are you doing this, Thursday?”

I licked my lips as I tried to buy myself some time. “Because I, huh, want to?”

“Want to what?”

Shit! “Mmm, I want to please you, Master, of course.”

He rolled his eyes. “Try again, Thursday. Since when are you so pliant? You told me I could do anything to you.”

“Yes, Master.”

His eyes drilled into mine, as if he was trying to determine what was going on inside my head. Good luck with that one! “Do you really mean that?”

“Yes, Master.” The word rolled off my lips, just like I’d heard Friday do. She treated them all equally, calling them Masters or Sirs each time she spoke up. Or shouted her climax. Fake climax, that is. I could do that too, damn it! I told myself once again, buoying my convictions as best I could.

“Anything I want?”

“Yes, Master.”

“Okay then,” he paused then added, “prove it.”

'One Final Attempt' available for preorder

2010-11-09T15:22:00.000+01:00

One Final Attempt is the 3rd story in the Curve Happy series. It'll be released @ eXcessica on 24 December but it's already available for preorder here.

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Blurb

Simon said some really hurtful things to his wife, and now she won’t forgive him. She’s even asking for a divorce. A divorce! She won’t talk to him, so he can’t even apologize properly. So, what’s a husband to do?

Reese wakes up the next day to find herself handcuffed to the bed. She has no choice but to listen to him.

Intent on proving to her that he really does love her and her curves, Simon pulls out all the stops. But will it be enough to capture his wife’s heart yet again?

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Here's a little excerpt for you... I love this book and can't wait for you guys to read it!

Her eyes fluttered open, catching a glimpse of the room she still wasn’t accustomed to. She missed her bed and her old room, she thought as she turned to her side only to be stopped short. “What?” She leaned her head back and gasped when she saw her hands tied to the headboard. Fear spiked inside her, her heartbeat accelerating as she realized she was cuffed to the bed.

“Shhh.” A male voice rang, making her fingers clench around one other. “It’s just me.”

Her head whipped around. “Si?”

“Hey, baby.”

Her eyes flashed when she saw him sitting down in the armchair across the room. “What have you done? Why am I tied up?”

“We need to talk, and you keep ignoring me.”

“So, you thought handcuffing me to the bed was the way to go?” Her voice rose.

He shrugged. “Yup. That way, you can’t run away.”

Un-freaking-believable. “This isn’t funny, Simon. Untie me!”

“No.” He crossed his arms over his chest and leaned back against the soft leather, his gaze moving over her partially covered form. “I like you like that.”

“Oh, so now you like me?”

His eyes closed as if he was in pain. When he opened them again, regret filled his face. “Reese, I never… I never wanted to hurt you. You have to believe me. I l-”

She cut him off, “I don’t care! You’re an adult, Simon. You could have stopped yourself, but you didn’t. You obviously meant what you said. End of the discussion. Now, get those cuffs off!”

“No.” He was already shaking his head. “That’d be too easy. I know you think I’ve been lying to you all these years, but baby I haven’t. I love you, don’t you see?” She snorted but he ignored it. “I do. I guess now’s the time to remind you.”

'Rock with Me' wins the 7th Smut Marathon Challenge!

2010-11-08T12:47:00.001+01:00

'Rock with Me' ended up with 21 votes (amazing!) so thank you to everyone who voted. I wasn't even in the country when the results were announced... What a nice welcome back!

Now, on to the next challenge. We're back to 250 words, and I'm hoping I remember how to condense. I already know what I want to write about, which should make things easier (she says!).

'One Last Vice' gets 17.5/20 from Seriously Reviewed!

2010-10-26T12:39:00.000+02:00

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 17.5

Review: I have to admit, in the beginning I wasn’t feeling the love for James. I found him indulgent and rude. I wanted to smack him. Oh wait I’m reading Emma and yep, her characters will pull real emotions while you’re reading her stories. Chloe surprised me. I think we’ve all been in a place where we do things we normally wouldn’t for love. She’s been in love with James and while he’s asking her for services above and beyond her job description, he’s finally wanting her in the way she’s wanted him. But you also feel her hesitation. To want to give but yet knowing the cost will be too high. About the time I was cheering her for getting strong enough to know she couldn’t give James more, James went off and proved he’s not such a schmuck.

I found the dichotomy in their personalities refreshing. I felt the emotional ups and downs right along with both James and Chloe. Another solid story from Ms. Hillman who has become one of my favorite authors.

... It's official, I love Seriously Reviewed! I found myself grinning when I noticed I'd been upgraded from Ms Hillman to Emma. I don't know the reviewer's name but thank you. I'm very glad I'm becoming one of your favorite authors!

"A delightfully engrossing story" - Whipped Cream reviews Someone Like You

2010-10-20T11:53:00.000+02:00

So, here I was, happily reading through the different blog posts on my Google Reader when I saw a picture and went, "Hold on a second. That's my book!" And what a nice surprise it was too!

Thanks to Violet over at Whipped Cream Reviews for the following:

Rating: 4 cherries

Reviewed by Violet

How would you feel if you went to meet your boyfriend’s best friend and his wife and she could be your twin? What if he called you by her name?

This is exactly what happens to Leah in Someone Like You. Leah, a curvaceous college student and waitress, has worshipped ex pro football player Nick Hamilton for years. She’s shocked that he’s interested in her, and not some stick thin model. Nick’s initially attracted to Leah because she looks like his best friend’s wife who he’s been in love with since they shared a ménage-a-trois. Yet he finds something special in Leah he didn’t expect.

I bonded with both Leah and Nick from the start. Leah is more like us than any of us would like to admit. She’s insecure about her weight and thus her body. She’s always dieting and doesn’t believe her fantasy could love her. Nick isn’t a perfect Adonis. He makes mistakes that make him even more loveable. But more importantly, Nick loved Leah just for who she was. He showed her why he loved her and that made Leah love herself.

The plot wasn’t complex, but I was glued to the pages. Ms. Hillman’s guileless voice and superb pacing combined to create a sweet, captivating read. The love scenes were beautiful, but most cut off before actual consummation.

This was the first book I read by Ms. Hillman. Although this was the third book in a series, I followed it well. I think the book might have benefited from a quick prologue that reviewed pertinent information from previous books. My main source of confusion actually came from the fact that this was the third novel in the Ex-Footballer series. In the US we don’t refer to pro-football players as footballers so I thought Ms. Hillman was talking about soccer (what everyone else besides the US calls football). Even with this inconsistency, I enjoyed Someone Like You so much that I will be going back and reading the two previous novels.

If you’re looking for a delightfully engrossing story, Someone Like You is not to be missed.

... "Guileless voice and superb pacing" I like that!

Although I'm going to contact my crit partners asap. Why did no one ever tell me you didn't say ex-footballers? I guess it's a good thing everyone knows I'm not American!

Good news

2010-10-18T13:15:00.000+02:00

I woke up this morning to two new contracts waiting for me in my mailbox:

- Behind Locked Doors - Book Three will be published by eXcessica on 30 September 2011. Thanks to those of you who asked me for more. I have a feeling you're going to like this one!

I'll be doing the cover art as soon as I have some time and will premiere it here.

- The Sum of All, co-authored with Kiki Howell, will be published by eXcessica on 23 September 2011. It's a paranormal erotic romance with ménage elements...and it's damn hot!

Here's the blurb: When a spell goes wrong and two witches find themselves stuck in a house with a plethora of paranormal creatures, tension rises and sparks ignite. A gauntlet is thrown down, a contest is born, rules are drawn up, and soon, the two women are living out the fantasies they’d never thought to have.

Who will be the best? Will jealousy prevail? Or, will they get their hearts snared by one or two of those Alpha males?

Oh, and I'm very proud of my cover art, so here it is too:

Isn't it great?

- Other piece of good news: It's official! I'll be taking part in RT's Book Expo in April 2011 in Los Angeles. I love the Convention and I just know it's going to be tons of fun. And of course, it'll be my first signing so that's bound to be something!

How's that for a Monday morning?!

The 1st review is in for Someone Like You!

2010-10-14T09:36:00.000+02:00

From Seriously Reviewed:

Someone Like You has everything you expect from an Emma Hillman story. Her characters are flawed, yet find that inner strength to overcome their vulnerabilities. Nick is scrumptious. I loved him in Yes, No Maybe…and Someone Like You reminded me why. But he’s also an ass. Leah is a realist. She believes what she has to offer isn’t good enough for someone like Nick. But there is also something endearing about her. The story will pull at your heart strings, make you want to slap Nick…then turn around and slap Leah. But in the end, they both had tortured themselves enough. Nick has to leave his past and Leah has to make a leap of faith for a future. Love never comes easy and Ms. Hillman brilliantly writes stories that show us characters that aren’t always easy to love, but when the last page is turned, they leave you wanting for more.

... What's funny is that I had said people would want to hit Nick in this story! I just love SR's reviews. They always get me and my books. So damn nice when that happens.

Introducing our newest family member...

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Daisy!

She will be 2mo on Friday and is a cross Bernese Mountain Dog/Collie. She is the cutest dog on earth, as these pics will attest. So far, she's been very sweet and obedient. Let's cross our fingers she stays that way!

3rd again

2010-10-06T11:04:00.000+02:00

Is it me or am I always 3rd? You can read my story 'Meant to Be' over on the Smut Marathon blog. I liked it a lot, so thanks for those who voted for it.

Next one is due on Oct 17th and will be toys-related. Exciting, right?!

On repeat...

2010-10-01T09:38:00.000+02:00

Today, I'd like to share the songs I've been listening to for the past week. They've helped me write that much faster on Behind Locked Doors - Book Three, so a big yeah for musical inspirations!

- Usher, DJ Got Us Falling In Love Again

Every time he sings "From side to side", I go left and right in my seat. Even on the train. Yep, I probably look weird. Ah well!.

- TI feat. Keri Hilson, Got Your Back

I dare you to try not singing along to this song.

- Backstreet Boys, Rebel

It's a B-side so there's no video, but I love hearing new music from my Boys.

- The Saturdays, Higher

I love me some good pop, and The Sats do deliver each time so kudos to them. Cute video too!

- Warren G feat. Nate Dogg, Regulate

Old Skool Rap. I was in love with this song in high school. I just put it back on my iPod and it's still so good. Happy memories!

... So, what have you been listening to this week?

As promised...

2010-09-30T14:19:00.000+02:00

Here's an excerpt from Behind Locked Doors - Book Three, my current work in progress. This is the start of the first chapter (there's a prologue beforehand), and the first scene with Scary. Hope you like!

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Chapter One

It started the next morning as I came down from my room. I knew it was early, too early for everyone else but him. He was spending too much time in the Harem these days, as if he didn’t want to go home. Or couldn’t. I wasn’t too sure which it was, but today it suited my purpose. Spotting him sitting at a table with a coffee cup in hand, I crossed the lounge and automatically knelt in front of him.

Debating inwardly whether to clasp my hands behind my back, I missed his look of wonder. I couldn’t miss his low growl as he asked, “What do you want, Thursday?”

I looked up, our gazes locking together for the first time in what felt like forever. “I want to please you. Master.”

His eyebrows rose. “You do?”

I nodded, feeling my cheeks redden at his suddenly pensive gaze. “Yes, Master.”

“What are you offering?”

I nearly gasped when I realized he’d seen right through my attempt. And yet, he wasn’t moving. I checked out the stretch of denim in front of me and was awarded by the brilliant sight of one very hard cock pushing against the thick material. Yes! My plan was working! I looked back up and said, my voice hesitant, “Anything, Master.”

“Anything?” he repeated, almost daring me to deny my offer.

“Anything you want, Master.”

I licked my lips as I tried to buy myself some time. “Because I, huh, want to?”

“Want to what?”

Shit! “Mmm, I want to please you, Master, of course.”

He rolled his eyes. “Try again, Thursday. Since when are you so pliant? You told me I could do anything to you.”

“Yes, Master.”

His eyes drilled into mine, as if he was trying to determine what was going on inside my head. Good luck with that one! “Do you really mean that?”

“Yes, Master.”
The word rolled off my lips, just like I’d heard Friday do. She treated them all equally, calling them Masters or Sirs each time she spoke up. Or shouted her climax. Fake climax, that is.
I could do that too, damn it! I told myself once again, buoying my convictions as best I could.

“Anything I want?”

“Yes, Master.”

“Okay then,” he paused then added, “prove it.”

Opinions needed!

2010-09-29T11:46:00.000+02:00

I need your help.

I've been toying around with a couple different ideas and I thought I'd ask your thoughts on them. Here goes:

1. I'm considering writing another book with Nick and Leah from Someone Like You. If you've read it, what do you think? Would you like another story with that couple? It would be more erotic (SLY is more a romance, I think), so it would be a change of pace and would also probably take place quite a few years later.

Oh, I've just had the most brilliant idea. What about a book with Nick and Leah, but also Kevin and Mia? Ye gods. You so don't want to know the plot that just popped into my head. Or maybe you do?!

2. If you follow me on Twitter (@droptheglasses), you'll have noticed I'm currently working on Behind Locked Doors - Book Three. It's going very well and I've written 10K in two days (yeah for me getting my groove back!), so I was wondering if you'd be interested in reading the first scene with Scary. Once I've finished the story, it probably won't hit your (virtual) shelves until October 2011. One year to wait!

Sooo... You tell me :)

Smut Marathon - Round 6

2010-09-29T11:31:00.000+02:00

You can now vote in the latest round of Alison Tyler's Smut Marathon. Good luck guessing which story is mine! (<= Lookie, I made a pun :).

Flash Fuck Me

2010-09-23T11:54:00.000+02:00

I can be found at Alison Tyler's new blog today, with my short-short story In the Train.

I actually wrote it during my commute. I had the idea, typed it on my BlackBerry, then emailed it to myself so I wouldn't lose it. It worked!

PS: Love that pic by Riendo too.

NOR reviews One Last Vice

2010-09-23T11:48:00.001+02:00

Short but nice review for One Last Vice over at Night Owl Reviews:

4.25/5 - Reviewed by: Ursshebear

"One Last Vice," by Emma Hillman is a cute short story. Imagine falling in love with an employee and that employee not noticing your flirtations or attempts at being more than just friends. Though James' attempts at getting her attention are a bit much and Chloe's reaction a bit hokey, I found the story still delightful to read. I will definitely look for other stories written by Emma because I enjoyed her writing style.

... While I found it funny that delightful and hokey could be in the same sentence, it's still a cute review. And 4.25 is very nice, thank you!

Now, if only someone would review Someone Like You so I could be sure people liked it...

Fan mail

2010-09-22T16:43:00.000+02:00

I received a couple emails from self-proclaimed fans this past month, weirdly enough both enquiring about the Behind Locked Doors Series. I say weirdly enough because I thought those were my least-liked books. Apparently, what do I know?!

I loved receiving those emails, and it's made me think of the times I emailed my favorite authors and went crazy when they responded. To me. Personally. It felt as if, for a single moment, we'd connected. That was a rush, believe you me.

I've been known to do this with authors whose books I really admired. From Jenna Black for The Devil Inside (I had to tell her I needed more Adam in my life) to my favorite author, Kristan Higgins (nearly for every book, just because she rocks my world).

I also contacted another erotica author just to tell her thank you for writing Rubenesque books. I don't see her as a competitor, I see her as someone who's writing the books I want to read. And we need more of these books, damn it!

All this to say, if you loved a book, be it an ebook from a less-known author or a NY Times Bestseller, take the time to write them a short email. These days, you can usually find their email addresses on their personal website or blog. Or try Twitter. Or Facebook. It'll make them very happy, and you too when you receive an email from them.

Spread the love around, I say...

Who wants to review Someone Like You?

2010-09-17T11:54:00.000+02:00

Because I can't wait to hear readers' opinions on this final book in the series, I'll happily give away an e-copy of the book to whomever promises to write a review of Someone Like You (eg. on Amazon, ARe, Goodreads, etc.).

Just email me at my usual address. Oh, and don't worry, I won't make you give it 5 stars! (But I still sure hope you'll like it :)

Results of the Mystery Challenge

2010-09-13T15:51:00.000+02:00

For those who played (and asked), the results of the 5th Challenge over at Smut Marathon have just been announced.

I'm #3 with my story, Sucker. Soooo, who guessed right?

2nd and final version of I Am Nobody's Cover Art

2010-09-12T15:59:00.000+02:00

Here it is. It took me a while but I'm finally happy with my cover!

What do you think?

Someone Like You's Release Day - 7!

2010-09-10T12:43:00.000+02:00

Someone Like You (aka Nick's story) will be released in exactly one week and because I'm very excited, I thought I'd give you an excluse preview. Here's the prologue... I really hope you enjoy it!

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“Mia?”

She blinked down at him, her pen poised over her notepad. “No, actually it’s Leah.” She tapped a finger over the nametag carelessly pinned over her chest, and asked for the second time, “What can I get you?”

Nick ‘Apollo’ Hamilton groaned when he realized his mistake. “Sorry, I thought you were somebody else. Uh, coffee, black, no sugar.”

“Sure. Anything else?”

He shook his head and watched her leave, noting the way her ass curved underneath her uniform. For one second there, he’d really thought it was Mia come to visit him. No, even better, to tell him she’d left Kevin, that she loved him and no one else. That she wanted to... “Shit.” He nearly slapped himself in an effort to clear his head. He had to stop thinking about her, damn it! She was happy with her husband and they were just friends. And even if they’d had sex together, even if he’d made her come, had felt her contract around his pounding length, nothing else would ever happen.

His cock rose in his shorts at the memories assailing his mind. He contemplated returning home and jerking off while once more reliving that amazing night spent with his best friend and his wife. But fuck, he was tired of his own hand! Except he’d tried screwing some nameless girls, and he hadn’t managed to get it up. It was unbelievable that him, Apollo Hamilton, former playboy, was stuck in this situation.

His gaze focused once again on the waitress: she was leaning over the counter, obviously riffling around trying to find something. Her breasts were pushed together, all the men’s eyes focused on the way they jiggled with each of her movements. And yet, he looked at her face, she appeared oblivious. She finally found what she was looking for–a napkin–and walked back towards him.

He couldn’t help it, he looked her up and down. Her features were eerily similar to Mia’s, too similar. Oh, he could see her hair wasn’t the same color, her eyes were gray instead of green but her body shape was the same. She was curvy everywhere, her hips begging to be palmed. Hell. His eyes widened when he felt his dick twitch. She was turning him on?

“Here you go,” Leah said as she deposited a cup full of steamy coffee in front of him. “Let me know if you’d like a refill.”

He nodded, unable to speak. He watched her ass jiggle away and took a deep breath. Something was wrong with him. There was just no other explanation.

Guess...

2010-09-06T16:21:00.000+02:00

...which story is mine and vote for it!

If you can prove you found the correct one by emailing me a screen cap at droptheglasses (at) hotmail (dot) com, I'll send you chocolates.

And believe me when I say they're yummy.

Good luck!

What do you think?

2010-09-06T11:08:00.000+02:00

I've decided that my novella, I Am Nobody's, should come out as a stand-alone book (it's in eXcessica's Triad anthology). Selena nicely agreed and it should be published in July 2011.

So now, I'm toying with blurbs, excerpts and cover arts.

Here's my first take on the cover, what do you think?

One Last Vice is out!

2010-08-30T14:31:00.000+02:00

And has been since Friday.

It already has some ratings on Bookstrand (very cool) and ARe, so I know for sure people aren't hating it. Which is all I needed to know. Thanks!

By the way, the next book is the Curve Happy series, One Final Attempt, will be published at the very end of the year (last Friday in December).

I love it when people like me...

2010-08-30T14:27:00.000+02:00

Or my first ever review on MyBookstoreAndMore (why do they have to scrap it? why?!), from Bianca on Man Frame:

The phrase "check out the view" is an understatement in the book! These two are burning holes in the screen of their windows before they even hit the sheets! Throw is a sexy repair man/bestfriend and you've got every average womans' wet dream honey! read and read again!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

... So cute!

And another review for A Thin Line (Woot!)

2010-08-30T14:24:00.000+02:00

My first ever review from Two Lips Reviews:

Reviewer: Kiki

Rating: 4.5 Kisses

Kate never dreamed that a 3:00 a.m. trip to her apartment building laundry room would awaken the bad girl in her. She has a job interview in the morning and has remembered that she has nothing to wear. Kate gathers a few things and heads downstairs. It is there that she meets Jace. By accident, the door locks behind him as he enters the room and the lights go out. They are stuck until someone comes along and lets them out in the morning. Jace and Kate start talking and getting to know one another as a way to pass the time. As the night progresses, the room gets terribly chilly and they inch closer and closer to each other in an attempt to stay warm. Then, the inevitable happens. Kate, giving into Jace’s suggestion for keeping warm, has a night of mind-blowing sex with him in dark.

For the next couple of months, Jace and Kate have a strictly sexual relationship and she settles for this. Eventually, she realizes that she is walking a thin line between having pride and dignity for herself, and being used as someone’s plaything and doormat. She knows she deserves something better. To make matters worse, Jace already has a girlfriend, who is willowy thin and comes from a very wealthy and powerful family. In a gutsy move, she decides to cut Jace off and be better to herself. She is determined to move on. Too bad Jace is finding it very hard to do the same.

I found A Thin Line to be extremely sexy and entertaining. The love scenes are so well-written that they leave you breathless. Aside from the great physical moments, you can’t help but be taken in by the story that is unfurling before you. There is real substance here. Ms. Hillman does an excellent job in showing the transformation of Kate from a not-so-thin woman with a very unhealthy self-image, into someone who believes she is worth more and deserves better. I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who is in the mood for a sexy, love story. You should be warned though, that you will be walking a thin line between steamy and down-right combustible.

... Did you see that? I leave people breathless!

Another review for A Thin Line

2010-08-23T20:37:00.000+02:00

Thanks to the always lovely people at Seriously Reviewed.

Story: 8.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 17.5

Publisher: eXcessica

Contemporary Rubenesque

Blurb: Kate finds herself locked up in her apartment building’s laundry room. It’s the middle of the night and there’s a man with her. Which would be the great start of a horror movie, except this is real and thankfully the man isn’t that bad. Actually, he’s quite nice. Oh, and hot. He’s a neighbor she’s seen a few times, the playboy with the golden looks. And as they find themselves sitting increasingly closer in an effort not to freeze to death, hands bump into parts of her body that haven’t been touched in years.

It could have stopped at that: one night of pleasure, albeit in a weird location. Except it doesn’t. Even though she knows Jace has another girlfriend, she still opens her door to him every night. He is addictive. And sometimes, he’s even nice. But what happens when the drama finally takes its toll and she bars her door to him?

Review: Ms. Hillman writes sexy prose with humor and heat. Flawed characters that find themselves in naughty situations but make the best of the situation and for me, as I read I’m as turned on as the characters. Well, A Thin Line is no exception. The opening pages were smokin’. I loved Kate and thought Jace sounded like a dream in the dark.

But then Jace becomes a real prick and I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy the rest of the story. Kate tries to be strong and withstand his charms, but he keeps worming his way back into her bed.

Eventually she decides she won’t be used for sex anymore…and that’s when there began to be glimpses of chivalry in Jace. About the time I would have given up on him, he begins to realize what he’ll lose if he loses Kate. But there is risk in having the woman he wants. He might have to give up everything he’s worked hard to build in his career. Or maybe having the woman he loves will give him the confidence to succeed.

Ms. Hillman has a style and flavor to her writing that really appeals to me. The words slip off the page and sink right into my psyche. I feel her story as I read and that’s a gift she brings to her work. I’m a fan and await the next titillating tale.

... Such a lovely review. I love, love it.

Next book will be One Last Vice, out very soon. As in next week, I think. Does it show I'm on holidays and have no idea what date it is?

I'm here (but not really)

2010-08-23T20:34:00.000+02:00

I'm back! Well, actually not really. I'm in France so I have access to my emails again (bless the Internet!) but I still have a week of vacation. Did you miss me?!

While I was gone, Challenge #4 of Alison Tyler's Smut Marathon went up and I'm happy to say I wasn't voted off! You can read my story Oopsie here.

The next challenge is about Mystery. As in noir, who-dunnit. I do comedy, I don't do noir! Argh! So, I seriously need to think about that one as right now, I have no idea. So not me that!

Ouch & Bye for now!

2010-08-04T11:42:00.000+02:00

I was going to post links today, both for It Started With A Kiss and A Thin Line, but I fell down on Monday evening, hit my tailbone and now I can barely sit. All this to say that as I'm typing this, I'm also in pain (yeah for Nurofen Plus!) sooo... to cut this short, thank you for everyone who's buying my books.

A Thin Line seems to be doing very well and I love that people are getting Jace.

As for ISWAK, I don't know if people are gonna buy it but if you do, have fun! It's a romance story with a big twist and there's a lot of angst (and revenge...oooh!). I know some of you have already read it but feel free to buy it and read it again (I did change a few things!).

I'll be away on holidays for the next three weeks so I probably won't post on here. I'll try to check Twitter and my email though, so feel free to drop me a line.

Holidays, here I come!

Woohoo!! (Or when Emma almost falls out of her chair...)

2010-07-28T14:34:00.001+02:00

August releases and stuff

2010-07-28T11:09:00.000+02:00

I've just been told that It Started With A Kiss will be released this coming Monday, 2 August! It's my first romance (ie. not erotica or erotic romance) and it's going to be interesting to see if it sells. I guess it's also not a straightforward romance, but then when do I ever write anything straightforward? It's got a huge twist and I do love the story, so I hope everyone does too! I'll post links as soon as I have them.

I also noticed that One Last Vice is up on eXcessica as an August release. It'll be published on Friday 27!

Oh, and today is the last day to vote in the 3rd Smut Marathon Contest. The authors remained anonymous like last time and I can definitely say for sure I won't win (well, not votes-wise anyway!). I wanted to try something different this time around, and no one was able to guess which story I'd written. Ah!

I didn't want to write something expected (the theme being Stilettos, I imagined stories with only wearing those in bed or BDSM-related); instead I went against the grain. It was a lot of fun writing the story, but now I can't wait to know the next challenge!

First review for A Thin Line!

2010-07-21T10:49:00.000+02:00

A big thank you to BookWenches for the great review. I love the comments on Jace, as that's exactly how I wanted him to be (hence the title - A Thin Line...Between Love and Hate).

Sensuality Level: 3

Rating: 4.5

Reviewed by: Teagan S. Boyd

When the lights go out, and the door unexpectedly shuts, Kate can't believe that she and her hunky neighbor are locked in the laundry room in the middle of the night with no one available to come to their rescue. As the temperature drops in the room, the body temperatures rise. Kate and Jace find some very interesting ways to keep warm.

When the laundry room encounter is over, Jace keeps coming by her apartment and reliving the "fun." Unfortunately, Kate realizes that she is just a booty call when she sees Jace with his gorgeous girlfriend; she understands why Jace only shows up in the middle of the night after being with the woman he isn't ashamed to be seen with. Kate knows she much end it, but her body is at odds with her brain of that.

***

A Thin Line is an all around entertaining story. I enjoyed this quick-paced, racy read. It contains many of the things that always draw my attention: conflict, misunderstanding, a heroine that isn't the perfect model type, and red-hot sex. Add in a great story, and this book will keep a smile on your face.

Kate is a wonderful character. I found her to be extremely realistic. She has flaws and she knows them. I especially like how she has the right intentions in dealing with Jace and yet can't seem to follow through because of her feelings for him. That is real life!

Jace is one of those characters that you will both love and hate. I wanted to hate him but found that I just couldn't. He is wrong on so many levels, but it is easy to fall into his charm just like Kate does. I truly enjoyed him.

A Thin Line is a quick, easy, and entertaining book that will appeal to many readers. Miss Hillman adds spice and love to a great story and comes out on top. I can't wait to read more of her work.

A Thin Line is out!

2010-07-19T12:40:00.001+02:00

Out, out, out!

And I'm very happy because it's already a Best Seller over at All Romance eBooks. In 2 days! And I did zero promo!

I saw the star yesterday and I beamed at my screen. What a lovely, lovely feeling.

I also noticed it already had a rating (5/5!) over at Bookstrand so pretty cool for its first weekend.

I can't wait for reviews now. Bring it on!

5 Quirky Questions

2010-07-12T14:00:00.000+02:00

I was interviewed over at Savvy Readers and answered some funky questions!

Check it out and comment here.

A lil promo

2010-07-09T11:32:00.003+02:00

Today is released Triad, eXcessica's in-house threesomes anthology. My first anthology for that publisher for that matter. It includes my story I Am Nobody's, amongst works by Selena Kitt (also the editor), Willsin Rowe and plenty of others.

It's available in eBook and paperback (Woot! I'm getting a copy to add to my bookshelf) from eXcessica, and will also be on Fictionwise, ARe, Amazon, etc. soon.

The first person to read the anthology and review (inc. my story!) will get a prize. Happy reading!

3rd!

2010-07-06T14:23:00.002+02:00

3rd! I'm 3rd with my story 'Guess'. Not bad as there are only 2 votes separating me from the top spot (respectively, 26 for the 1st, 25 for the 2nd, and 24 for me!). I'm already thinking of the next challenge...and it's a doozy!

I also received some great great news that I can't share right now, but I'm beyond excited!

I've been interviewed!

2010-07-01T12:44:00.000+02:00

Today’s installment of the Dirtyville/Kinkyville interview series features Emma Hillman, author of Only on Sunday in the Dirtyville collection. She talks about her upcoming series Curve Happy, writing heroines and the future of her Ex-Footballers series.

Woot! It was a very interesting interview with questions I'd never answered before. Please visit Lux's blog and comment. Ta!

Smut Marathon - Challenge #2

2010-06-29T10:44:00.000+02:00

The 2nd Smut Marathon Challenge is up and you can all go vote!

The stories are posted anonymously, but do tell me if you think you know which one is mine... Whoever does first will get a surprise :)

Comment here or email me at droptheglasses AT hotmail DOT com

Have fun!

Current manuscript: Three

2010-06-25T15:45:00.003+02:00

I'm working on a funny threesome story (working title: Three) and I'm loving it so much I'm going to share an excerpt with you.

...

Here's the start of Chapter One:

“Seriously, guys, this is bordering on stalkerish.” I think about it, then add, “Actually, it’s downright stalkerish.”

“Is stalkerish even a word?” Gabe turns to his partner-in-crime. “What do you think, Trey?”

“I don’t think so.”

“It should be! Especially when you two are concerned.” I cross my hands over my chest and lean against my front door. “What are you doing here?”

“We wanted to know if you’d liked your present.” Gabe smiles at me winningly.

“Huh.” I sigh and rub my forehead. “About that… Did you really think it was a good idea?”

“What do you mean?”

“You sent me lingerie! I don’t even know you!”

“Well, maybe not, but we can work on that.” Another bright, bright smile. “What do you say?”

I groan. “You’re not gonna give up, are you?”

They look at each other then back at me, and shake their heads at the same time like two eager puppies.

“Why me?” I ask. “I don’t understand. I mean, you’re hot enough to have any woman out there, but you’re pursuing me like…like… Argh! I don’t get it!”

“What’s not to get? We want you.”

I snort. “Sure, you do.”

“We do.”

I close my eyes and fight the urge to bang my head against the door.

Available for pre-order!

2010-06-15T11:35:00.000+02:00

- A Thin Line will be published on 16 July and is already available for pre-order on eXcessica's website. It's the first book in my new Curve Happy series and I can't wait to see what people think of it.

- Triad is a threesomes anthology (yum!), including my story I Am Nobody's, and will be published on 9 July!

Considering that Man Frame is still selling, and selling well, this year is definitely turning out to be a good one :)

Emma Hillman

Annoucing the release of Gun Shy, coming this Wednesday!

Merry Christmas!

Suck It Up (Grassroots #2) now available on Kindle and Nook!

Song of the week: Stronger (Kelly Clarkson)

ARe Café: Featured Author

Grassroots: Announcing 3 more books in the series (*spoilers*)

Song of the week: Wake Up Everybody (John Legend)

AReCafé now has a Rubenesque Group!

Hired (Book Two of The Recruits) is out today!

New short story: Like This

1st review for Rough It Up!

The most amazing Rubenesque cover ever: Be Careful What You Wish For

New cover: A Question of Trust

New cover: Suck It Up (Grassroots #2)

Literary Nymphs review Finally His

Linkies

Introducing Grassroots, my new paranormal trilogy

"a fun, sweet, loving, and passionate short story that hits all the right notes" - 1st review for Finally His

18 & Over Couples Book Blogger Giveaway Hop: September 15th - 18th

By Emma Hillman: Ex-Players series – 1) Location, Location, Location; 2) Yes, No, Maybe; and 3) Someone Like You.

By Kiki Howell: Sex Magic Stories – 1) The Healing Spell, 2) Rituals and 3) A Modern Day Witch Hunt.

Good luck!

1st review for Drunk and Disorderly

Finally His is here!

I'm a Coming Soon!

No words necessary...

Drunk and Disorderly is out today!

Out of Control already a bestseller at ARe!

Want a free copy of Out of Control?

I Am Nobody's is out!

New RP covers!

It's official: I'm an Ellora's Cave author!

Drunk and Disorderly, coming soon with Resplendence Publishing

"Truly a delightful book to read" - BlackRaven's reviews Marked

Out of Control Teaser

A new publisher, new releases and lots of yummy lion shifters

Scary strikes again! The Romance Studio reviews Behind Locked Doors 3

On real life Alphas...

The Romance Studio reviews One Final Attempt

I'm flying away...

Look Who's Going to RT! Dark Faerie Tales interview

MARKED is now officially out!

Release of Marked (The Recruits - Book One)

Final Smut Marathon round: go read and vote!

"As close to perfect as I could wish for" Seriously Reviewed on Behind Locked Doors 3!

"Thoroughly satisfying" - 1st review for Behind Locked Doors 3

Ready, Set, Vote!

Another great review for One Last Vice

News: Marked, new Smut Marathon and current WIP

"Ms. Hillman proves again why she’s on my must have list" - 1st review for One Final Attempt!

Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll - Please vote!

"A fantastic story" - New review for Man Frame

Behind Locked Doors - Book Three is out today!

Smut Marathon - Round 9

Free Wallpapers

Welcome to a revamped blog

Happy 2011!

Merry Christmas!

Winners announced - Xmas giveaway

Christmas giveaway: Chocs, books and more!

A 2nd win!

Behind Locked Doors 3: Less waiting this time around!

'One Final Attempt' available for preorder

'Rock with Me' wins the 7th Smut Marathon Challenge!

'One Last Vice' gets 17.5/20 from Seriously Reviewed!

"A delightfully engrossing story" - Whipped Cream reviews Someone Like You

Good news

The 1st review is in for Someone Like You!

Introducing our newest family member...

3rd again

On repeat...

As promised...

Opinions needed!

Smut Marathon - Round 6

Flash Fuck Me

NOR reviews One Last Vice

Fan mail

Who wants to review Someone Like You?

Results of the Mystery Challenge

Grassroots: Announcing 3 more books in the series (spoilers)