Friday, October 24, 2014

More Than Words by Lilly Avalon Release Day Blitz, Review & GIVEAWAY!


More Than Words
by Lilly Avalon


Out October 24, 2014

Synopsis



All of her friends know her as Dana Darling, the clean romance writer. She's never written a steamy novel, not even in her head, but now her publisher needs her to write one. It doesn't appear too difficult at first, but then Dana's lack of sexual knowledge creates writer's block.

That's where her friend Landon comes in. She needs pointers on positions and dirty talk, and he owes her a favor. They agree that it's strictly business and clothes are mandatory, but once they get to work, it's another story entirely... one that's being written between the sheets and not on paper.

*More Than Words is a standalone erotica novella*

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Excerpt


“This story calls for several scenes involving varying positions.”
“Okay...so?”
I close my eyes and let out a breath. I whisper, “I've only ever done...one position.”
Her jaw drops and a choked sound comes from her throat. “Get out! You...you haven't even been on top?”
I give a shy shrug. “Never had the opportunity.”
“What do you mean 'opportunity'? You just climb on top.”
“Oh good God.” Sometimes I forget how bold Ivy is until she comes right out and states it so plainly.
“Are you blushing?” I shake my head no, but touch my cheek to cover it. She tsks me and says, “Honey, you shouldn't be afraid of stepping outside the box.”
“I'm not. I just never had a guy willing to.”
“Then you need to find one and get to work.”
“You did not just suggest I start hooking up with a guy for research.”
“I didn't, but now that you mention it...”
I smack her arm and laugh. “That'll be the day.”
“I'm serious.”
My smile fades away. “Wait, you are?”
“Yeah, why not? Could be good for you,” she says with a shrug.
“I don't do sex with no strings.” Not just don't—I can't. I'm not good at separating the two. Sex happens when I feel love, not because I want to have fun. “I don't misbehave.
“You should. Playing it safe is why you're so scared of writing this book. Being 'good' is boring. Predictable.”
“I don't want to be boring and predictable.”
 “Then misbehave,” she says with a grin.




Lilly Avalon is the author of the erotic romances Here All Along and Resist, and the upcoming novella More Than Words. She's somewhere in the midst of her twenties and lives mostly in the stories in her head. When she's not enveloped in the worlds she creates, she's out in the real world making stories happen. That or reading other romances. It's a toss-up.

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Synopsis

All of her friends know her as Dana Darling, the clean romance writer. She's never written a steamy novel, not even in her head, but now her publisher needs her to write one. It doesn't appear too difficult at first, but then Dana's lack of sexual knowledge creates writer's block.

That's where her friend Landon comes in. She needs pointers on positions and dirty talk, and he owes her a favor. They agree that it's strictly business and clothes are mandatory, but once they get to work, it's another story entirely... one that's being written between the sheets and not on paper.


*More Than Words is a standalone erotica novella*


What I Loved
           
This was a really cute quick read, which I definitely enjoyed. I do like the character of Dana Darling a lot because she’s willing to grow professionally and personally and step out of the comfort box she’s been in. I love independent women who go after what makes them happy and Dana has definitely found her happiness in writing. The sex scenes were definitely hot hot hot, I just wish there was more of them for me to enjoy!
Not So Much
         I felt like the foundation of Dana Darling wasn’t built properly throughout the story. I get that this is a novella, and that means some details are going to be skipped over that you would normally find in a novel. But I guess if this story was about five extra pages explaining to me who Dana Darling is, where is from, how is she, stuff like that. I didn’t get a good hold on what kind of woman Dana is and since the story is from her point of view, there should have been a little bit more details.

This Novella Was
            Really cute! Even though this is just about 50 pages, it’s packed with lust and sensuality which I loved. The story was laid out nicely as far as the plot and the lead up to this budding romance was awesome. There was great detail as far as visuals of the characters except for the main character, Dana Darling herself. When it comes to the main characters, especially if the story is from their point of view, it’s good to have a detailed description of their looks as well as their love interest and I didn’t see that in this story. Overall really cute and sexy quick read, I enjoyed watching Landon and Dana fall for each other and then rip each other’s clothes off!


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