Title: Been Loving You Too Long
Author: Seraphina Donavan
Publisher: Curvy Seductions Press; 1 edition (June 10, 2013)
Length: 168 pgs
Sub-Genre: Erotic,
romance
BLURB:
Ophelia
Broulliard’s life has always been linked to the wealthy and powerful DuChamps
family. The granddaughter of the family’s housekeeper, she’s worshipped Vincent
DuChamps from afar--the ever unattainable prince in her fairy tale dreams.
Little does she know that Vincent harbors his own secret feelings for her, but
other darker secrets that he sees as an insurmountable obstacle to ever being
the man she deserves, have prompted him to avoid her altogether.
When
Thomas, the family patriarch dies, his will bears some unpleasant surprises for
them both. Thomas wants nothing more than for Vincent and his siblings to be
happy, and in his final act as the only father figure they’ve ever had,
engineers a series of contingencies in his will that require them each to face
their demons. Only too aware of what Vincent really feels for Ophelia, Thomas
creates a situation that will force Vincent to confront his feelings. Unless,
Vincent and Ophelia marry, Vincent and his siblings will lose everything,
including the family business.
Forced
into such close proximity, denying their attraction for one another becomes
impossible. But even as they grow closer, other threats to the future of
DuChamps Hotels and all that Vincent holds dear threaten to destroy their
burgeoning relationship. Ophelia has played it safe her whole life. Taking a
risk on Vincent is a frightening prospect. Will it be worth it, or will his
secrets break both their hearts?
~ * ~
EXCERPTS:
“You look tired, Vincent.”
He quirked an eyebrow, his expression sardonic. “So I hear.”
It had slipped out, an admission that she shouldn’t have
made. Acknowledging to anyone how
frequently Vincent crossed her mind or how often she studied his face was
dangerous.
When he looked up at her, their gazes locked and Ophelia’s
breath simply froze. Her lungs seized
and she could do nothing but stare into his coal-black eyes and pray that
everything she felt for him wasn’t written all over her face.
It was only when he drew her hand up and placed it against
his chest, directly over his racing heart that she realized he’d even still
been holding it. The firmness of muscle
and the springy mat of chest hair beneath the cotton of his shirt was too much
temptation to resist. She caressed that
muscle lightly and watched as his eyes blazed with lust.
His expression changed to something she could only describe
as carnal, predatory even. He stepped closer to her, backing her against the
island.
She let out a sigh, savoring the sensation of his closeness,
of the heat from his body scorching her.
His mouth was only inches from her and the anticipation of
waiting for the kiss that seemed so inevitable was agonizing. “Tell me to stop,” he demanded.
“You shouldn’t,” she whispered, unable to find her voice.
“I shouldn’t stop or I shouldn’t kiss you, Ophelia? Which is it?”
She knew the right answer, the answer she ought to give. Instead, she sank against him, savoring the
heat, the hard planes of his body against hers.
Her eyes closed softly as she raised her lips to his.
The heat between them sparked, flared, then raged out of
control. She might have initiated that
first tentative touch of their lips, but he quickly seized the reins.
His lips were firm as they settled over hers, demanding. When his teeth scraped her bottom lip, nipping
roughly and then soothing with his tongue, she couldn’t hold back the low
moan. Each gentle tug and pull as he
sucked at her lips, the sensual glide of his tongue against hers as he swept it
into her mouth was overwhelmingly intense.
It was as if he’d peered inside her and knew what she wanted
even before he she did. Heat suffused
her, spreading throughout her body. He
tasted of bourbon and the spice that was simply him. Sliding her hands up and over the breadth of
his shoulders, she clasped her hands behind his neck, bringing them even
closer.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Seraphina Donavan is a hopeless romantic with a wicked &
oh-so-dirty mind! Those things, combined with her love of writing, prompted her
to take the leap and transform those fantasies into written words on a page. As
a curvy girl herself, Seraphina has made it a point to celebrate those women
with delicious curves with her work through writing and the hot men who love
them.
She currently has 11 published books & is working on many
more...
Living in Central Kentucky, Seraphina spends her time
rescuing stray animals, working for a non-profit agency and dreaming of becoming
a best-selling author. She lives in a home that has more character than working
parts and enjoys spending time with her fur babies. Feel free to contact her
with any questions or thoughts on your mind.. She loves connecting with her
readers & hearing from anyone!
Twitter:
@MissSeraphinaD
Gmail: SeraphinaDonavan@gmail.com
EM: Welcome to
My World, Seraphina. It is lovely to have you here today. :-)
Firstly, can
you tell us a little bit about yourself?
I’m a total geek and love it. I just fulfilled a lifelong
dream of seeing Adrian Paul in person. I
didn’t need bail money and I don’t think I humiliated myself. That’s what I’m
going with at any rate. I’m not married.
Living in Central Kentucky with more cats than any sane woman ought to
have.
1. How long
have you been writing for?
I can’t honestly remember a time when I wasn’t writing, but I didn’t pursue publication until 2011.
I can’t honestly remember a time when I wasn’t writing, but I didn’t pursue publication until 2011.
2. Did you
always know that you wanted to be a writer?
Again, I was always telling stories. As a kid, I was telling ghost stories to my friends on the playground at school. It’s just a part of who I am.
Again, I was always telling stories. As a kid, I was telling ghost stories to my friends on the playground at school. It’s just a part of who I am.
3. What is
your favourite genre to read? To write? And why?
Romance of any kind. I’ll read contemporary, historical, paranormal, erotica. It’s the same with writing. It just depends on what stories are floating around in my head on any given day.
Romance of any kind. I’ll read contemporary, historical, paranormal, erotica. It’s the same with writing. It just depends on what stories are floating around in my head on any given day.
4. Who is
your favourite author? Fave book? And why?
I have so many. I love Teresa Medeiros, Christina Dodd. Kallypso Masters. Kathleen Brooks. Leanore Elliott is also fantastic.
I have so many. I love Teresa Medeiros, Christina Dodd. Kallypso Masters. Kathleen Brooks. Leanore Elliott is also fantastic.
5. How do
you get your ideas?
That’s the million dollar question. They’re just there. That doesn’t mean the writing process is easy. But the ideas are sort of incessant... and insistent. They will not be denied.
That’s the million dollar question. They’re just there. That doesn’t mean the writing process is easy. But the ideas are sort of incessant... and insistent. They will not be denied.
6. In your
opinion what is the hardest part of the writing process?
Being a realistic self editor--separating what is insecurity, what is vanity and just focusing on the story.
Being a realistic self editor--separating what is insecurity, what is vanity and just focusing on the story.
7. In your
opinion what is the best part of the writing process?
Praise. lol. Seriously, there’s an intense feeling of satisfaction when you sit back and read a scene and it’s so good that you forget it’s even something you wrote and you just get caught up in the story.
Praise. lol. Seriously, there’s an intense feeling of satisfaction when you sit back and read a scene and it’s so good that you forget it’s even something you wrote and you just get caught up in the story.
8. Are you a
planner or a panster?
A bit of both. I’m a planster. I start writing, let the story flow for a bit, then about midway through, I’ll outline to tie up any loose ends.
A bit of both. I’m a planster. I start writing, let the story flow for a bit, then about midway through, I’ll outline to tie up any loose ends.
9. Do you
prefer to concentrate on one story, or juggle a few?
Oh, I juggle everything.
Oh, I juggle everything.
10. Tell us
about one of the most favourable scene you have written.
In Been Loving You Too Long, the scene with Vincent and Ophelia in the kitchen is just electric.
In Been Loving You Too Long, the scene with Vincent and Ophelia in the kitchen is just electric.
11. Out of
all the characters you have created, who is your favourite and why?
Oh, I love Jackson Cope of Bad Girl Lessons. I will always adore him. He’s the perfect bad boy.
Oh, I love Jackson Cope of Bad Girl Lessons. I will always adore him. He’s the perfect bad boy.
12. If you
could meet any fictional character, who would you meet and why?
Duncan McLeod. I know the sword is Freudian as all hell, but he’s hot and he occasionally dons a kilt.
Duncan McLeod. I know the sword is Freudian as all hell, but he’s hot and he occasionally dons a kilt.
13. Are you
working on anything at the moment?
I’m working on the second book in the DuChamps’ Dynasty Series called Have a Little Faith In Me. It’s about Kaitlyn, Vincent’s bratty younger sister. It’s a lot of fun.
I’m working on the second book in the DuChamps’ Dynasty Series called Have a Little Faith In Me. It’s about Kaitlyn, Vincent’s bratty younger sister. It’s a lot of fun.
14. Do you
have any current release?
Been Loving You Too Long, and also Curves for Casanova and Caught with Casanova which are serials.
Been Loving You Too Long, and also Curves for Casanova and Caught with Casanova which are serials.
Blurb: Been
Loving You Too Long
Ophelia Broulliard’s life has always been linked to the wealthy and powerful DuChamps family. The granddaughter of the family’s housekeeper, she’s worshipped Vincent DuChamps from afar--the ever unattainable prince in her fairy tale dreams. Little does she know that Vincent harbors his own secret feelings for her, but other darker secrets that he sees as an insurmountable obstacle to ever being the man she deserves, have prompted him to avoid her altogether.
When Thomas, the family patriarch dies, his will bears
some unpleasant surprises for them both. Thomas wants nothing more than for
Vincent and his siblings to be happy, and in his final act as the only father
figure they’ve ever had, engineers a series of contingencies in his will that
require them each to face their demons. Only too aware of what Vincent really feels
for Ophelia, Thomas creates a situation that will force Vincent to confront his
feelings. Unless, Vincent and Ophelia marry, Vincent and his siblings will lose
everything, including the family business.
Forced into such close proximity, denying their
attraction for one another becomes impossible. But even as they grow closer,
other threats to the future of DuChamps Hotels and all that Vincent holds dear
threaten to destroy their burgeoning relationship. Ophelia has played it safe
her whole life. Taking a risk on Vincent is a frightening prospect. Will it be
worth it, or will his secrets break both their hearts?
15. Any
upcoming releases?
Have a Little Faith In Me
Have a Little Faith In Me
Blurb:
(Bad Author! I haven’t written the blurb yet!)
(Bad Author! I haven’t written the blurb yet!)
16. Where
can readers find you on the internet?
I’m on facebook as Seraphina Donavan, on Twitter as MissSeraphinaD and SeraphinaDonavan@gmail.com. My website is www.seraphinadonavan.blogspot.com
I’m on facebook as Seraphina Donavan, on Twitter as MissSeraphinaD and SeraphinaDonavan@gmail.com. My website is www.seraphinadonavan.blogspot.com
17. Any
advice you would like to give aspiring writers?
Just keep writing!
EM: Thank you
so much for joining me!
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