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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Guest Spot: Daryl Devore


Good morning everyone! Today, I'm featuring fellow eXtasy Books author, Daryl Devore, and her Two Hearts One Love trilogy! 


From the hot romance trilogy- Two Hearts One Love - Let me introduce – world famous rock star – Darien Scott!

Q. What is your name, and how old are you?
A. Darien Scott, late 20s.

Q. Where were you born?
A. In a hospital. Ok, the hospital was in North Carolina.

Q. How would you describe your physical characteristics?
A. Smokin’ hot.

Q. How would you describe your personality?
A. Big and bold.

Q. What do you most like about yourself?
A. I’m rich.

Q. Do you have a trait you dislike?
A. I might have a little bit of an ego.

Q. Do you generally tell the truth? If so, under what circumstances would you lie?
A. Generally, I tell the truth. But I’d lie in heartbeat to protect someone I loved.

Q. What hopes and ambitions do you have?
A. To someday get married. Have a family. Live a normal life.

Q. How are your relationships with your own sex?
A. Not good. Dudes get jealous. It can cause problems. But that’s why I have security. Also, when you’re this rich- you can buy friends. Which is sad. But I still have my dudes from high school.

Q. How are your relationships with the opposite sex?
A. Freakin’ fantastic. Which has been known to get me into trouble.

Q. How would you describe your dress style?
A. Rock star casual.

Q. What hobbies/interests do you have?
A. I like to party. Really, my life is crazy. Just getting a chance to party with my friends is an interest.

Q. What sports do you do, or watch?
A. I play baseball, watch football and go sky diving when I can. A bit of an adrenaline junkie.

Q. What are your favourite foods/drinks?
A. Beer. Vodka. And beer with a vodka shot.

Q. How would you describe your sense of humour?
A. A bit juvenile. Kinda have this thing – that I never grew out of - for knock knock jokes.

Q. How would you describe your temper?
A. Short. The word short is even too long. I need a shorter word.

Q. Do you think your author has portrayed you accurately?
A. Yea, I bugged her enough until she got it right.

Q. Do you think readers will like or dislike you?
A. I think my readers will adore me. I’m sexy, playful and passionate. What’s not to like about me?


What Happens in Bangkok Blurb

To save Darien's life his brother asks, "Can you walk in high heels?"
Erika Bailey, owner/manager of a drag queen club in Bangkok, Thailand has happily settled into all aspects of her new life, except for her lack of a love life. When a new diva auditions, Erika is bewildered over her instant attraction to the blond God, Apollo.
Darien Scott is on vacation after a world tour and mistakenly figures the safest place to be is at The Black Dragon with the head of a Triad. When the club is hit, Darien is the only person to get out alive. Now he's running from the police and a Triad. Mistake number 1.
Disguised as a drag queen, he's hired by Erika, but falls hard for his new boss, then struggles with not coming clean with her. Mistake number 2.
Can he fix his mistakes and find a life filled with love or is he headed straight for mistake number 3?

Excerpt
Apollo and Erika ate in silence until her cell chirped. She glanced down. "Damn."
"What?"
She sighed. "Oh, my friend just cancelled. Not feeling well. We were going out to a concert this evening." She rubbed between her brows. "I never get to go anywhere. I'm at the club practically every night, and a lot of the days, too. I planned this months ago. I was so looking forward to it."
"To what? Who were you going to see?" He placed his knife and fork on his plate and wiped his mouth with a paper napkin.
"You're gonna think this is crazy, after a morning of Guns 'n Roses and Meatloaf. The New York Philharmonic is in town and they're doing a night of Beethoven."
"Da da da daaaaa."
She smiled. "Yup, that Beethoven."
"I'll go with you. No, think about it. I'm the perfect date. You know what the end of the evening's going to be. So there's no pressure."
She glanced down at her plate. A chaste kiss on the cheek when I'd prefer a steamy roll in the hay.
"I can play the part of the dominating master." He sat up taller and pasted a stern look on his face.
"What the heck is that?"
"My sophisticated masterful look."
She tossed her head back and laughed. "Oh, does that need work! I don't think you'd scare a guinea pig with that look."
He heaved a false dramatic sigh. "Not so good on the Dom thing. Okay, I can deal." He rubbed his chin. "Got it. Gigolo. I'd make a great gigolo." He placed his hand on the table, leaned on it, then waggled his eyebrows. "Hey there sexy momma. Looking for a good time?"
"If I was drinking coffee right now, I'd be snorting out of my nose. Your gigolo is lamer than your master."
"Then how about arm candy?" He winked. "Cause you know I'm hot and on your arm – smokin'."
"I don't know." What the hell did I just say? Gawd, sometimes I think I need my head checked.
"Please don't make me put on that evening gown and those medieval torture devices called high heels." Apollo pushed back his chair and stood. "Visualize." He waved his hands up and down his body. "Put a suit on this and let the oohing and aahing begin."

"Okay. Okay. Wow. The ego’s getting deep in here."


Review
5 Stars

This book got me hooked from the opening line with Darien puzzling as to why blood was seeping from his wolf tattoo. The chemistry between Darien and Erika sizzles from the first time they meet, even though she’s no idea who he is, nor the fact that he’s actually straight.

What I loved about this book was that it isn’t just about Darien and Erika. A whole cast of characters are vividly brought to life and though I didn’t like them all, particularly Gan I seriously wanted to gag whenever he appeared, they added another dimension to the story.

The action is fast paced, there are enough twists and turns in the plot to keep you guessing and the romance was hot. A great read, especially if you love stories in exotic locations.

Darien's Desire Blurb
You loved What Happens in Bangkok and want to know what happens next….

It's complicated is not only her relationship status, but the definition of Erika Bailey's life. She loves managing her drag queen club in Bangkok, Thailand, but her rock star boyfriend resides in North Carolina. And to top it off, her father threatens she must stay away from Darien or lose the Pink Flamingo. Does she protect her club or her love?

Darien Scott, Grammy award winning international superstar, wants nothing more than to wake up in the arms of Erika, the woman he loves, but contractual obligations force him to exotic video shoots and an isolated movie set with one of Hollywood's sexiest stars.

With the feeding frenzy of social media trending every aspect of Darien's life—real or not—it's hard for Erika to know the truth. Will she be able to see through the lies and trust Darien? Or will evidence from damaging Internet rumors condemn their relationship? 


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Between Despair and Ecstasy Blurb
Concerned for his fiancée’s safety, rock star Darien Scott races to Bangkok to protect Erika Bailey, only to discover his brother is missing. Fearing the worst, he contacts his nemesis, Gan, and makes a repulsive deal that will free his brother and protect Erika’s club, The Pink Flamingo. Or so he thinks. When a python and Gan are involved, things go sour, and Darien sinks into a deep depression.
Erika is disheartened by the betrayal of her parents. Her father's destruction of her club and the humiliation of her mother’s drunken behavior have her feeling down, but those are the least of her worries. She has a wedding to plan, but won’t. Having been betrayed too often, she’s scared to trust Darien.
How can Erika prove to herself and Darien that she loves and trusts him? Simple. All she has to do is jump out of a plane.


Bio

Two writers in one. Daryl Devoré writes hot romances with sexy heroes and strong heroines. Victoria Adams is Daryl's alter ego when she's inspired to write sweet romances with little to no heat.

Daryl (@daryldevore) lives in an old farmhouse in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two black cats - Licorice and Ginny-Furr Purrkins - and some house ghosts. Her daughter is grown and has flown the nest. Daryl loves to take long walks on her quiet country road or snowshoe across the back acres, and in the summer, kayak along the St. Lawrence River. She has touched a moon rock, a mammoth, and a meteorite. She’s been deep in the ocean in a submarine, flown high over Niagara Falls in a helicopter, and used the ladies room in a royal palace. Life’s an adventure and Daryl’s having fun living it.


Where to find Daryl Devoré


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