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Southeast, Florida, United States
I've had a love affair with books since I was a little girl. Once I discovered that stories could take me to amazing worlds where heroes and heroines could tackle insurmountable odds and yet live happily ever after, I was hooked. My overactive imagination always questions "what if?" and I often daydream about scenarios for the next story. Living in South Florida is a dream I fulfilled. For many years now, the balmy breezes, palm trees and surf crashing upon the shoreline have satisfied my soul. They often show up as settings for my stories. I used to say that I'd try anything once, but that was before some suggested skydiving, mountain climbing and swimming with sharks. Nowadays, I prefer the comfort of my chair in front of my computer where the most dangerous thing I face is writer's block. I let my characters tackle the impossible challenges and all I have to do is make sure they have a happy ending. I welcome readers to explore the fantastic world of my imagination where anything is possible and most likely will happen. Look for my books and e-books at Ellora's Cave, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other fine e-tailers

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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Author V. J. Devereaux Blogging Here Today!






Author V. J. Devereaux:

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I Believe in Love.

Even more, I believe in love at first sight.

Of all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness, Bertrand Russell said, and he was right. If anyone should know that it’s me, better than many. I’ve been married four times. Obviously I’m a romantic (which is a good thing considering I’m a romance/erotica writer). I’m also an optimist, clearly, but that’s a blog for another day.

So, what brought up this topic? I was watching Ellen. Julianna Margulies was the guest. They were talking and Ellen brought up Julianna’s husband. She asked Julianna, “Did you know? As soon as you saw him, did you know he was the right one?”

Julianna smiled and just melted. It was there on her face, she didn’t need to say it, but she did, soft and heartfelt. “Oh yes.”

I knew just how she felt, I get that same sappy grin on my face when I talk about my husband.

The first time I saw him, getting off his motorcycle in all his motorcycle gear and walking toward me, I knew. His hair was tousled from his helmet. His eyes were steady, the color of good sherry. One look at his face, at the way he looked, the way he carried himself and I knew. Here was a man comfortable in his own skin, comfortable with himself. I had to know if he kissed as good as he looked. *grins* We nearly didn’t make it out on our date so that would be a yes. In time, I would learn about his quirky sense of humor, his quick wit, his steadiness that is such a good balance to my ADD fueled flightiness but in the moment he kissed me, the way he held me, I knew.

He also didn’t get home until late…*wicked grin* We were definitely compatible.

He knew who I was. I’ve always believed in honesty, so he knew I’d been married three times before and it didn’t matter. We were both struggling with issues, but that didn’t matter either. We worked them through together. Was I scared? Anxiety was my life. He had his own fears. We’re still working them through, but he’s my rock. He laughs when I wear antlers at Christmas and repeats the story of how I wore my Easter bunny ears home and the cop in the car next to me wouldn’t look at me.

When I wanted to stay home to try this writing thing full time he told me to quit my job. When things didn’t work out quite the way I had hoped he told me it didn’t matter. And it doesn’t.

Is there a part of him in Asmodeus? *smiles* I’m not telling.



Blurb...

Gabriel Nicholas is kidnapped and dragged into a vast underground chamber. Spotlighted in the center of that room is something—someone?—quite unbelievable. He’s also, without doubt, the most magnificent specimen of masculine beauty Gabriel has ever seen. He is absolutely stunning.

Despite the circumstances, Gabriel burns to touch all that gorgeous, gleaming skin.

He is Asmodeus, the Demon of Lust, legend come to life. But Gabriel soon realizes Asmodeus is just as much a captive as she is.



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Friday, February 4, 2011

Featured Author: V. J. Devereaux will be hijacking my blog February 9th!

Author V. J. Devereaux is hijacking my blog!

About Me


An avid reader, I was once clocked at 365 wpm, why, no one knows, although the teacher was fascinated. My ex-husband once accused me of being so desperate for reading material that I would read skywriting or cereal boxes.

He was right.

I self-published my first novel at eight, got an A, and I've been hooked on writing every since.

I read and write sci-fi/fantasy, mysteries and romance novels that range from a tale of an ancient Egyptian tomb guardian come to life - and reborn love - and a latter day assassin who practices parkour.

I currently keeps company with one dog, two cats, an African clawed frog, and a very forgiving spouse

Author V. J. Devereaux will be here on the 9th to blog with you and talk about her books and lastest release
"Demon's Kiss" please join in!

Demon's Kiss
Book 1 in the Demon Allure series.


Gabriel Nicholas is kidnapped and dragged into a vast underground chamber. Spotlighted in the center of that room is something—someone?—quite unbelievable. He’s also, without doubt, the most magnificent specimen of masculine beauty Gabriel has ever seen. He is absolutely stunning.

Despite the circumstances, Gabriel burns to touch all that gorgeous, gleaming skin—a living palette of shifting red and black. She wants to run her fingers through his silken ebony hair, feel those strong hands on her flesh…feel that sinuous tail twine around her body.

He is Asmodeus, the Demon of Lust. He is legend come to life. Able to shift from demon to human form, Asmodeus must feed on sex and the blood of women to sustain his power. Gabriel has been brought here for him. To slake his every need. But she soon realizes Asmodeus is just as much a captive as she is.

Please check out her website for information on where and how to purchase her books.