Saturday, November 24, 2012

Hot Winter Night Giveaway Hop!


My First Experience Being Blindfolded

It was quite a surprise when my blind friend David asked me to do something that I’d never done before. I was really stressed out that day and he had drawn me a hot relaxing bubble bath scented with an intoxicating aroma.He had been trying to tell me something but I don't know what. I had survived a horrific car accident and I was having trouble knowing what was real or fantasy. I just knew his hands were wonderful in bringing life back into my dormant body.When he touched me I was alive. I soon found out he wanted so much more….

My clothes slid from my body onto the floor. David walked over to his bed. “I’m going to leave the door open and that way we can talk.”
David sits down and glances in my direction. I watched him as I stand naked. He seems nervous, although I am not for a change.
The heady smell of the bath oil relaxes me as I get in the steamy tub. I see him blush--probably because he heard my clothes fall to the floor. He’s not a man of steel after all, I see. Faintly, David plays his guitar. Moment’s later he walks towards the door to where I am and pauses. “May I come in? I have something for you.”
“Yeah, but I’m naked in the tub again, so hide your eyes,” I tease.
He sit’s down on the far corner of the tub with his guitar. He pulled out a black scarf from his pocket and paused. “You ask me quite a bit about how I know things, and how I can do this and that. I thought it would be interesting for you to see what it would be like. Would you mind for the rest of the evening being in the dark?”
I wondered nervously, if this is some kind of kinky blindfold game, or if he’s sincere. 
“Sure…I’ll give it a try, but don’t laugh.” I reasoned it couldn’t hurt anything.
I watch him fold the scarf a few times and I sit still as he ties it around my head, covering my eyes.
“Can you see anything?” he asked.
I adjusted one corner slightly. “I believe that’s got it.”
“Good. I have a song I have been working on, if you would like to hear it, I’ll play it for you now.”
I listened as he strummed softly and after a couple of minutes went into the melody. The ballad he sang stirred my soul. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a more beautiful human voice than his.
“I have no words to describe how amazing your music is.”
Awkwardly, I heard him laugh. “I’m inspired.”
“I believe I’m ready to get out now.”
“Here’s a towel, Marena.”
 He must have stood up because his voice answered from above me.
I reached out my hand to take the towel, but I grabbed his thigh instead. “OOPS, sorry,” I said, jerking my hand back.
I’m sure he must have smiled, but he said nothing. Feeling with my hands, I got out slowly and dried myself off. I dressed quickly and stepped outside the bathroom door with my scarf still intact.
“Where are you David?”
“I’m here on my bed.”
I make my way over to the bed, and I actually could sense where he’s at, so I sit down beside him. I hear him lay down his guitar. My heart is pounding and I remember.
“David, I must ask you something else about that night,” I blurted out. In a split second it had all came back to me.
“You know… that I know the answer already.”
“Say it,” I demanded.
He reaches over and takes my hand. He places it on his chest, which heaved greatly as he spoke those words that only I knew.
See my heart.”
 Tears fall on my hands. What had I done now? I’ve gone and made an angel cry. ~ Marena Jacobs from Radiance: Love after Death by Debra Jayne East




Bio: Debra Jayne East was born the oldest of six girls, in Martinsville, Virginia. For as long as she could remember, she loved to keep journals, write poetry and short stories.
She researched her family tree and suddenly she understood why. Her distant relative, Violet Florence Martin was an Irish author, born in 1862, who co-wrote a series of novels with cousin Edith Somerville under the pen name of Martin Ross in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
After she encountered a near-death experience during a routine surgery, she realized her time had come to follow her heart and realize her calling to be a writer.
Her first novel, Radiance: Love after XOXO Publishing released Death in June of last year. Debra lives in North Carolina close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoys photography, volunteering and spending time with her family. Her next book, Crimson Snow, her new paranormal romance, will be released later this year.
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71 comments:

  1. Great post and excerpt! Sounds like I need to add to my TBR list! Happy Holidays!
    allysonbrann06@yahoo.com

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    1. Thanks Allyson.I hope you enjoy it.
      Thanks for stopping by.

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  2. Yes, very enticing, indeed. Another for the TBR list.
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  3. This was inspirational. Woo, boy, I really liked it. I immediately put myself in the narrator's ah, skin, and began to explore that special dark world with her. Would have liked to hear the lyrics of that song, but can't have everything...

    Good work!

    Erin

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    1. Thanks Erin.I do have the lyrics to the song through I never put them in the book. so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for saying hello.

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  4. great excerpt! Definitely grabs your attention! Is this a sequel to Death Cheater? donna@morethanareview.com.

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    1. I've never heard of Death Cheater but it defnitely sounds like an interesting read,lol! Thanks for checking out the hop today!

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  5. Sounds like a very intriguing read...

    caiidynsmommie@gmail.com

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  6. great excerpt! Definitely grabs your attention!

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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    1. And you're so awesome for participating! Good luck!

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  7. Very intriguing--a different perspective. Thanks for the excerpt and participating in the blog hop! M. S. Spencer (meredithATmeredithellsworthDOTcom )

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  8. Awesome excerpt...thanks for sharing!
    raynman1979 at yahoo dot com

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  9. thanks for the sexy excerpt! It really warmed up my afternoon!

    grapeapril75(at)gmail.com

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    1. Thank you and yeah, i liked it myself.Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. Loved the sexy bath scene. It makes me want to read more. Too bad it doesn't come with sound. Would have loved to hear the music that David was playing. It would be a great book to read while "relaxing" in the tub.

    Thank you!
    Lynn
    lareynolds0316@gmail.com

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    1. Yes, music is a big part of my book. His voice transports above human music.Ah..I so loved writing this.Thanks for stopping by.

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  11. GAH! I was just getting into it and it ended! Finally something different from all the same ol' same ol'! (I think?)
    findingforeverromance@gmail.com

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    1. Yes, I wrote this romance as love on a different level.Love from a blind man's perspective,but then then there is still more than that.David is not human.Imagine a perfect love.Hmmmmm...

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  12. love it - very sexy excerpt
    msboatgal at aol.com

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    1. Thank you so much.Glad you enjoyed it!

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    2. Thank you and It was sexy without using the dreaded f word,lol!

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  13. I love the color of your log page! It really stands out!! Book looks fabulous!!!

    Carriefort29 @ yahoo.com

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  14. Your blog is very beautiful! All of these hot excerpts are getting to this old lady! :) It may be bedtime very very shortly!

    Thanks so much for the great giveaway and being a a part of this amazing hop.

    Happy Holidays,
    Marlena
    charmedpoms(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Thank you Marlena.That is one of my favorite names by the way! If you noticed David is in his 60's and Marena is in her 40's. Who said love is for the young??? Glad you liked it.

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  15. This sounds like an intriguing read. I love the turquoise on the black background ~ very striking!

    Sophie Bristow Harris

    s.harris27@ntlworld.com

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    1. Thank you.Took me a while to design it but I finally got it right.Thanks for stopping by!

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  16. Thanks for the great giveaway hop! I like spending my winter nights curling up on the couch with my favorite read and some hot chocolate!

    kacidesigns AT yahoo DOT com

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    1. That's what I do.Love hot chocolate and even a good cup of hot cider sometimes.Thanks for commenting.

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  17. really captivating excerpt, thank you :)

    rosemchallen[at]gmail[dot]com

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  18. Thank you for being a part of the hop.

    cmucha319@yahoo.com

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  19. Really enjoyed the excerpt.
    Thanks for being part of this fun blog hop.
    skpetal at hotmail dot com

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  20. i love cuddeling up with my nook and reading thanks for the hop

    terrilee.byles@yahoo.com

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  21. Wonderful excerpt!

    JYL22075 at gmail dot com

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  22. I love the fact music plays a factor in this book that and the excerpt makes me really want to read it.

    Dawna Newman

    vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Thanks Dawna.Very pretty name! Thanks for stopping by.I picture the song Watch over you by Alter Bridge being sung by David...sigh...

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  23. Thank you for participating in the blog hop!

    eliseandtegan@gmail.com

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  24. Wow, that excerpt left me wanting more! Thank you for being part of this hop.

    JessieL62@comcast.net

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  25. Happy Holidays
    Wishing you many blissful hot winter nights through out the season

    Ronda Tutt
    mrsqueentutt@gmail.com

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  26. Thanks for the great excerpt- I have added this to TBRM (to be read mountain)I love just having a quiet night reading or just sitting by the fire. Have an excellent Monday.
    Anne
    clarkac64 at yahoo dot com

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  27. I love to curl up by the fire on a cold winter night with the hubby drinking hot chocolate toddies and watching a movie, or reading a HOT romance book if hubby is working. Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win. <^_^>
    reneebennett35 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  28. This sounds really good thanks for sharing.I love to stay warm with my blanket with a great book and hot cocoa! Thank you for the great giveaway fun blog hop! I'm always looking for new books and authors to read!
    Latisha D
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  29. Very nice excerpt. I would love to read more of this story.
    June
    manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com

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    1. Well, I'd love for you to read it and let me know what you think.Here's the link.

      http://t.co/skrRzpQD

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  30. the book sounds like it is good thanks for hop
    kaholgate at ymail dot com

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    1. Thank you for entering the contest. Hope you win!

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  31. Such a beautiful excerpt! Thanks for the giveaway!
    flava_sava_chick@yahoo.com

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  32. The was a great excerpt.
    sstrode at scrtc dot com

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  33. Thank you - love the excerpt!

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  34. Thanks for sharing the wonderful excerpt!
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  35. sounds great
    Great giveaway!
    Merry Christmas
    swkimbell@yahoo.com

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  36. Hello Debra Jayne East, I have to say that this snippet has left me wanting to read more!!! Congrats on what appears to be a great read!

    nikkitrueblue@hotmail.com

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    1. You should read when she gives HIM a bath,lol.Thanks for stopping by!

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  37. Ooohh! Debra Jayne, I loved the snippet from Radiance...! It is so sensual and heart grabbing. I luv it! If I don't win it. I'm buying the book. Very nice Ms. East!

    A hot winter night to me is either sitting by the fire snuggling under a soft comfy throw just talking or watching a movie with the love of your life...which could lead to a little somethin, somethin...hehe

    Thanks for the opportunity to share, meet new authors and perhaps snag new books to read.

    Belinda G
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    1. Thanks Belinda.I'm glad you enjoyed it.I think it sizzles quite nicely.I'm glad you took the opportunity to read my work.It makes me happy to know you want to read it. Good luck!

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  38. I like to stay warm by snuggling underneath a blanket and reading a good romance book! Thanks for the awesome hop and giveaway! Best wishes and many blessings to you and yours!
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. I love to snuggle in front of the fire place with the honey and the babies (the dogs). Thx for the hop stop.

    blinkysthebest at aol dot com

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  40. Looks like I may have to get this book. Sometimes I need something a little spicy

    Raonaid at gmail dot com

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  41. Great giveaway! Thanks for participating! katieamanda1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  42. I wrap up in a warm blanket, grab a cup of hot chocolate and read a spicy book. Thanks for participating.
    luvfuzzzeeefaces at yahoo dot com

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  43. Wow, how lovely. Sometimes sense deprivation can really help people process trauma. I'm impressed that you use differing abilities in your work.
    planterofhope(at)aol(dot)com

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  44. Thanks to everyone else that commented in the hop. Scott Wilcox won the free copy of Radiance:Love after Death.Merry Christmas to you all!

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  45. The excerpt drew me right in. I can't wait to read the whole story.

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  46. thank you for the awesome blog hop and wonderful giveaway

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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