The
Mediator
Cupid
Dating Agency
Menage
1, Novella
Candace
Laville
Genre:
Erotica (Paranormal Romance)
Publisher:
Smart Heart Publishing
Date
of Publication: February 12, 2012
ASIN:
B01AKVURTM
Number
of pages: 77
Word
Count: 20k
Cover
Artist: Pam Palmer
Book
Description:
That
Kerry’s birthday falls on the most romantic day of the year sucks.
That she’s set up on a date with both an angel and a demon sucks
worse. But she’s about to discover that being trapped between good
and evil makes for one hell of a good time.
Mike and Cal,
angel and demon, are reluctant business partners. To help them get
along, Cupid sends a mediator called Kerry, but rather than working
on a truce, the guys are soon locked in a different battle, this time
over Kerry’s smoking curves.
Explicit sex scenes, DP, and
strong language.
Excerpt:
Twenty-four
hours. One big house and two hot men. No big deal.
I
shrugged off Michael's jacket and stole a glimpse of his zipper
region. If the rumors were true, those were no rolled up socks in
there.
I
sucked in air and handed him the jacket. "Thanks again."
He
turned to find a coat hanger, while Cal took my arm to guide me into
a hall.
We
stopped at the threshold. Tall candles in holders provided the only
illumination, shining light onto a thirty foot table.
That
sure looked like a date to me.
Three
sets of plates and silverware were already laid out at one end of the
table, with bowls of steaming veg and meat in the center. Wow, the
smell was fantastic. Like rich gravy and sweet carrots and home.
But
then, I was starved. The only food I'd had all day were two bottles
of wine, and some might argue that wine wasn't food at all.
"Guess
we're overdressed, huh?" I pointed at the posh red wallpaper and
high ceilings, the humongous fireplace in which a fire crackled, and
the sumptuous chairs.
Cal
glanced down at his black shirt, top buttons open, and his tight
leather pants.
Crap.
Another sock-like bulge.
"Maybe
we should take our clothes off." He grinned. "There's no
rule about having dessert first."
I
sucked in a jagged breath, but rolled my eyes to overplay the rising
dampness in my panties. "Please. You should have more control
than that."
Michael
stepped up and offered me his arm on my left.
I
hooked in, perhaps clinging a little too tight, but he didn't
complain.
In
fact, he didn't seem like a complicated guy at all.
Callister
was the drama queen in that pairing. I didn't have to glance over my
shoulder to know his bottom lip was pushed out like a toddler's being
denied its toy.
Except
I wasn't his toy.
Why
was it so difficult to keep a cool head? The sec I laid eyes on them,
a switch inside me flicked. Some inexplicable compulsion drove me to
stay by their sides.
Or
more likely, good old-fashioned lust.
I
may not have a type, but these two were definitely it.
My Review
Ha!!! That's all I can say! I was pleasantly surprised to see that I really liked this one!! I loved the little twist with the fact that the world knows about angels and demons and Cupid! You see, Angels and Demons have a partnership with each other, to balance out. But if they can't get along with their other partner, a mediator is out in the middle. So Cal and the demon, Mike is the Angel, and kerry is the girl who is chosen to be their mediator. Which is also a bond but with both. It's hilarious. You get all three POVs and you should hear the hilarity that comes out!!
Here's my next big surprise- the roll reversal. Do not be a stereotype- I was! I thought Michael was a typical angel, he's sweet and pretty on the outside. Cal is darkly sexy and crude on the outside. But when it came down to it, Michael was the rough and gruff and Cal was the sweet and sensitive. And they both fell for Kerry. I had to laugh out loud because Kerry totally freaked that she wanted both of them. She didn't know why or how, since she's never been that kind of girl. It was cute to see not just a romance- which was freaking hawt as hell, but sweet to see a real relationship bloom between all three with compromises. And the funny thing, don't assume demons are hot and Angels are cold... That's a little hint spoiler :) I thought that was cool too. And I loved the twist of Cal's demon side, when he tells his story. Wow! So with that said, it's short but seriously sexy and has a great plot too!! I totally enjoyed this, which is surprising since I normally don't like a lot of erotica and I actually want to read more of this series!! I look forward to seeing more about this world!! :) 4.5 PAWS!
Author Interview
First, tell me a little about your book J….
The Mediator started out as an erotic short story, but I find it hard to write without a plot, so it turned into a paranormal ménage story with fleshed-out characters (as fleshed out as 22k words allow them to be—that’s the downside of novellas).
The Cupid Dating Agency series covers all aspects of relationships. In this case, it was love between three people. My next one, Movie Love, deals with a love between two people that is tender, yet passionate.
What inspired you to write your first book and what was it?
My first book is a long-lost role model for bad writing. I’m not even sure I have it on a computer anywhere. It was a very adult story about two kids discovering the worst about their parents, and devising a strategy that would restore their parents’ reputation. I liked the concept, but not only was the execution below par, the plot had more holes than you can find in my sock drawer.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Celia Breslin writes hot novellas, although she’s been around for a while. I read all sorts of paranormal, and especially enjoy Carmen Fox and Kim Harrison.
Who do you look up to as a writer?
Carmen Fox, Celia Breslin, Julie LaVoie, Brenda Novak and many, many more.
If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your book?
Given the chance, I would turn The Mediator into a book, but I always feel that way when I enjoy spending time with my characters. Reading a novella is a great way to spend a couple of hours, but the low word count means you have to carefully balance plot, action and character development. A full-length book gives you more options.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
Writing novellas means you have to be very precise. Do I develop a character more, how much backstory do I provide, how much exposure do secondary characters get? Often I need second, third and fourth opinions before I decide where I need to add or cut a scene.
Who designed the cover? And do you help with them?
My publisher designed the cover. My books are fun and sexy, but covers in the erotic/romance genre often only focus on the sexy. Admittedly, my cover looks pretty demure compared to most books in its genre, but I like it.
Did you learn anything from writing your books and what was it?
Yes. You can’t please everyone. I don’t write for myself, but I write for readers like me, people who have a good level of literacy and are interested in exploring all forms of human interaction. Zzzzzzz. Sorry, did I make you fall asleep there? But seriously. I’ve tried to change the way I write in the past to make beta readers and agents happy, but my style is part of my voice, and second guessing myself only leads to writer’s block.
If you could be one of your characters, who would you chose?
Cal is my favorite, because he’s so broken, but I’d rather be Kerry. I love her humor and wish I could have her snark and confidence when dealing with real people.
Are there any books you think some of us should read, just because?
Yes. I recommend reading outside your normal genre. Some books will surprise you. Crime, historical, fantasy, literary—they all have their gems. An author’s writing style is often the deciding factor when I choose a book.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
Picking new-to-you writers is like a blind date at a new restaurant. You spend your evening off at a place with an unknown atmosphere, eating food you don’t know you’re going to like, with people you don’t know. Worse, they make you pay for it upfront. So, thank you for giving me a chance. Also, if that blind date scenario scares you, you might want to give the Cupid Dating Agency a go yourself.
About
the Author:
Candace
is a UK author who writes romance and erotica. Her first novella
series, Cupid Dating Agency, is published by Smart Heart Publishing.
When she’s not engrossed in writing, Candace enjoys traveling and
sightseeing, and adding to her ever-growing shoe collection.
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