Today the wonderful Tara Lain is with us to celbrate the release of her new book, Golden Dancer. Always a delight to have you here, Tara.
Tara's giving a book away to a lucky commenter so please leave a message. And don't miss the tantalyzing excerpt from Golden Dancer below.
It’s my delight to be back visiting Jessica at Friskbiskit. As you may know, I write the Beautiful Boys of Romance, and since I was last here, my beautiful guys have increased.
Who are the beautiful boys? You’ll recognize them when you see them. They are larger-than-life, often too beautiful to be believed, sometimes alpha but generally a bit more on the beta male side. I thought I might introduce you to a few of them both old and new.
• Every girl remembers her first love and that’s how I feel about Roan Black, one of the heroes of Genetic Attraction, The Scientist and the Supermodel, and a featured player in Deceptive Attraction coming November 1. Roan is extraordinarily gorgeous, gentle, wise, and has a special tattoo. Many of my readers are in love with him.
• David Underwood may be beautiful and a bit flamboyant but he knows what he wants and what he doesn’t want. David stars in Volley Balls where he poses in the nude as, who else, Michelangelo’s David.
• Golden Dancer, my new release, has three fantastic men but the “beautiful boy” is definitely Trelain Medveyev, my ballet dancer. Half Russian and half British, Trelain is all fire and ice, passion and reserve. Half man and half boy, he is cool and loving by turns.
• The sequel to Genetic Attraction, Deceptive Attraction stars the brother of my scientist, Jake Martin, young Caleb Martin, the soccer star. But the Tara Lain beautiful boy in the book is really Elijah Dante, so pretty he looks like a girl -- from the neck up. Complicated, haunted, and flawed, Eli still captures a lot of hearts.
Now let me tell you how to win a copy of Golden Dancer or Volley Balls and meet the beautiful boys inside. Just leave a comment here. You’ll be entered in the drawing on October 8. If you’d like to be entered in 2 drawings, go over to Beautiful Boys Books and leave a comment. There are a lot more ways to earn entries, so check out the blog and read all the details.
And here's an enticing excerpt from Golden Dancer!
Excerpt R: Golden Dancer by Tara Lain, M/M/M Romantic Suspense
A reporter and the thief he’s investigating fall for a golden dancer forging a ménage of love and lies that could send one to prison and one to the morgue. Uncovering secrets requires baring more than just the soul.
The big man led him through the crowd with a strong hand. Trelain glanced back to see Allison’s face looking both confused and concerned. She clearly didn’t want to lose control of her donor-bait, but lose control she had. Daniel seemed to be quite certain where he was leading them.
When they reached the other end of the big open space, Trelain pulled back. The guy was much bigger, but Trelain was strong. “Hold up. Where do you think we’re going?”
The man turned and gave Trelain that wolfish grin again. Close up, he really was lovely with those deep, dark eyes, and dark curving brows contrasted with the shock of silver hair. “I thought I’d rescue you.”
Trelain smiled. “And I thought I was getting champagne.”
The man stared at him for a moment then looked up and waggled a finger seemingly into space. Moments later, a waiter appeared out of the crowd carrying a tray packed with bubbly. The man grinned. “Would you like it all?”
Trelain smiled back. Daniel seemed a man who got what he wanted. But then, so was Trelain. He selected a full glass from the tray. “One should be sufficient.”
The man took another one, though he didn’t seem to drink it. “But more is better.”
The waiter left, and Trelain took a sip. “Your philosophy of life, I presume?”
“Totally.”
“So who are you, Daniel?” Trelain noticed that people milled all around them, but no one interfered.
“A child of the universe. A lover of art in its myriad forms. A surfer and diver. Oh, yes, and I dabble in computer software sometimes.”
Trelain glanced at him sideways. “Dabble? Like Bill Gates?”
The guy gave a huge smile. “Yes, precisely like that.”
No doubt richer than Croesus, based on the deference everyone seemed to show him. “So, what exactly does ‘rescuing me’ look like?”
“If you’ll let me, I’ll take you to my home in Laguna Beach. Sun, surf, relaxation.”
“Mr. uh…”
“Terrebone. Daniel.”
“Are you propositioning me?”
The man leaned down so his lips were close to Trelain’s ear. His breath smelled like peppermint. “I am propositioning you at every level, cavalier. You are the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen on two feet, and I want you near me. Preferably under me for hours at a time.”
Bloody hell. Trelain smoothed a hand down his arm to try and control the goose bumps.
The man chuckled. “I think that sounds good to you.”
A little distance was required. Trelain stepped back. “You are more than persuasive, uh, Daniel, but you also impress me as a man who is used to getting what he wants. Perhaps I don’t enjoy being one of a multitude.” Yes, he was being flirtatious, but it was also true. Maybe part of the appeal of the reporter had been that he wasn’t usually attracted to men. Trelain liked being special. Hell, who didn’t?
Daniel very discreetly ran his fingers up Trelain’s arm. Good. He wasn’t trying to make a show of possession. “It’s true, my friend, that I have had many brief encounters in my past. I don’t think you know anything about me; why would you? But others will delight in telling you of my peccadilloes, so I might as well come clean. That was the past, however. I have not been in a relationship of any kind for many months. I am weary of the game. I want someone special in my life, and you, my friend, are very special.”
Trelain smiled. His thoughts had been answered. He opened his mouth to speak, but Terrebone put up a hand. “One more thing. I won’t rush you or crowd you. I would love to have you come to my home as a guest with no strings attached.”
Trelain cleared his throat. “I am dancing three nights this week, and I believe Laguna Beach is some distance from here.”
“About an hour. But you are free on Thursday, I believe?”
“Yes.”
“Why don’t you pack your bathing suit” -- he gave that charming, lecherous grin -- “or not, and I’ll send a car for you after your performance. I’ll have a massage therapist standing by, my chef will prepare all your favorite foods, and you can have a quiet vacation for a few days.”
Suddenly, Trelain was too tired for banter. A vacation sounded like heaven, and if it was with this beautiful man, all the better. He might have a thing for that silly reporter, but it was a stupid, fruitless crush. This man was handsome, rich, and seemed sincere. And he knew he was gay. A huge improvement. “I would love to come.”
Daniel looked surprised, then delighted. “You are a world of surprises, cavalier. I like that in a man.”
Trelain sipped the last of his champagne and glanced at the still-milling crowd of patrons. He sighed. “And now I must continue my role as money-grubber-in-chief.” He bowed slightly. “If you’ll excuse me.”
“Oh, one more thing. Please give this to Allison.” Terrebone handed him a scrap of paper. It said IOU $1,000,000.
“Fucking hell.”
“Not enough? I just wanted Allison to know I hadn’t been wasting your precious time.”
Trelain carefully folded the paper. He laughed all the way back to the group of donors surrounding the anxious program director.
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Thanks again to Jessica and to all of you for coming by to say hello. :)
You're welcome Tara, great to see you!
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I don't know if you've been able to tell Tara but I've been commenting on every post of your schedule so far, haha. I'm a stalker. Anyways, all the guys you've shared with us today are so handsome. I really like the last one, Elijah Dante. I seriously thought it was a girl at first glance but I was wrong, but he still looks pretty handsome.
Thanks the great excerpt!!
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Posted by: Alice | October 07, 2011 at 09:32 AM
Thank you so much for having me back, Jessica. I love frisking at the biskit! : )
Posted by: Tara Lain | October 07, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Hi, Tara.
Congratulations on your success with Golden Dancer.
I look forward in reading Deceptive Attraction; I know it will be great.
booklover0226 at gmail dot com
Posted by: Tracey D | October 07, 2011 at 01:13 PM
LOL Tara! Who doesn't?
Thanks Tracy and Alice for stopping by. Tara's great to stalk, isn't she? ;)
Posted by: Jessica Freely | October 07, 2011 at 03:27 PM
Tara, you really have a knack for giving each of your characters real personality. Great excerpt.
A lot of eye-catching covers on your site, Jessica. It's fun just looking around.
Posted by: Allie Ritch | October 07, 2011 at 04:46 PM
Hi Tracey and Alice --Thanks so much for coming by. yes, Alice, Eli does look like a girl from the neck up!LOL One of my beautiful boys : )
Posted by: Tara Lain | October 07, 2011 at 06:53 PM
Thanks for visiting us Allie!
Posted by: Jessica Freely | October 07, 2011 at 07:02 PM
Really looking forward to read this
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Posted by: Sarah S | October 07, 2011 at 07:22 PM
Hi Allie-- Thank you so much for coming to say hi. You just entered my drawing, too. So glad you enjoy the site. : )
Posted by: Tara Lain | October 07, 2011 at 09:25 PM
Great pictures Tara! Roan FAN!!
Suzette
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Posted by: Suzette | October 07, 2011 at 10:03 PM
What a nice selection of beautiful boys. No wonder Daniel propositioning one of them. :D
Posted by: Rain | October 08, 2011 at 12:02 PM