Hot & Steamy Friday Feast with HER VENGEFUL SCOT + #Giveaway!

Today I'm over at my good friend Cathryn Hein's blog sharing my Friday Feast :-) It's something yummy and warm for all this cold wet weather we've been having in WA lately and there's also the chance to win an e-copy of the first book in my Highland Warrior Chronicles, Her Savage Scot.

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“Phillips’ evocative writing style will draw you back in time and take you on the ride of a lifetime.” 5 Stars Pure Jonel

Phillips’ evocative writing style will draw you back in time and take you on the ride of a lifetime. – See more at: http://purejonel.blogspot.ca/2014/07/HerVengefulScot.html#sthash.278KzpCe.dpuf

Phillips’ evocative writing style will draw you back in time and take you on the ride of a lifetime. – See more at: http://purejonel.blogspot.ca/2014/07/HerVengefulScot.html#sthash.278KzpCe.dpuf

Phillips’ evocative writing style will draw you back in time and take you on the ride of a lifetime. – See more at: http://purejonel.blogspot.ca/2014/07/HerVengefulScot.html#sthash.278KzpCe.dpuf

Phillips’ evocative writing style will draw you back in time and take you on the ride of a lifetime. – See more at: http://purejonel.blogspot.ca/2014/07/HerVengefulScot.html#sthash.278KzpCe.dpuf

Phillips’ evocative writing style will draw you back in time and take you on the ride of a lifetime. – See more at: http://purejonel.blogspot.ca/2014/07/HerVengefulScot.html#sthash.278KzpCe.dpuf

Phillips’ evocative writing style will draw you back in time and take you on the ride of a lifetime. – See more at: http://purejonel.blogspot.ca/2014/07/HerVengefulScot.html#sthash.278KzpCe.dpuf

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Hot Highland Warrior's Soul Stealing Kiss ~#MySexySaturday #37

Welcome to this week's My Sexy Saturday!  Every week published and unpublished authors share 7 words, 7 sentences or 7 paragraphs from a work-in-progress or an already published book.

 

Today I'm going to share 7 paragraphs of Her Savage Scot, book 1 of my Highland Warrior Chronicles. This is when Connor and Aila share their very first kiss :-)

 

  “…spellbinding historical romance with a superb erotic read, which will keep you panting for more. ” 5 Stars A Readers Review

She wasn’t sure she could reply without him discovering how deeply he affected her. And so she inclined her head and offered him her hand.

His warrior hard fingers slid beneath hers. Such a gentle touch from one accustomed to battle. He bowed before her, his dark head so close as he bent over her hand she had to hold her breath to prevent herself from burying her face in his wild, Scots hair.

Lips brushed her knuckles. So fleeting she could scarcely feel them at all, yet so profound she felt his touch imprint upon her soul.

He straightened and their gazes locked. Slowly his fingers slid from hers, flesh against flesh. Every second stretched into a golden infinity, focused on the sensitized tips of their fingers as they clung together, as though a force beyond anything she had previously encountered enchained them.

Finally they separated. Her skin tingled from their contact, as if they had just enjoyed a far more intimate exploration of the flesh than an innocent, everyday farewell.

There had been nothing innocent about that touch. And as she watched Connor stride across the room, a ragged cry of caution echoed through her heart.

If she met Connor by the stream today, she would irrevocably alter the predestined course of her life.

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And the winner of Burns' Night on my Blog is...

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by and had fun on the Burns' Night Blog Hop last week!

I put the names of everyone who commented on my post into the magic hat and pulled out...

Mydurango61

Congratulations! 

I'll be emailing you shortly :-)

 

 

Sizzling Scots & Hot Highlanders! Burns' Night Blog Hop! + Giveaways!

Welcome to the Love, Lust and Lipstick Stains Burns' Night Blog Hop! Although here in Oz we're in the middle of a scorching summer, it's pretty chilly in January in the Highlands :-) To warn everyone up I'm sharing a toasty tidbit from my recent release, Her Savage Scot, book 1 in the Highland Warrior Chronicles set in the ninth century.

Don't forget to follow the hop and enter the giveaways below!

  “…spellbinding historical romance with a superb erotic read, which will keep you panting for more. ” 5 Stars A Readers Review

Her Savage Scot ~ Australian Romance Readers Association Finalist for Favourite Erotic Romance 2013

Sizzling Snippet

Connor finally released her and she turned to face him, not even attempting to regulate her uneven breath. Why should she? He attempted no such thing.

“Remove your gown.” The order was harsh.

How dare he speak to her in such a manner? She, a Princess of Ce, when he was nothing but a commoner?

“Or what?” Her words were low, taunting, no matter how she chided herself to remain silent. “You will rip it from my body? Ruin another of my gowns?”

“Aye.” As he spoke, he tossed his length of plaid over his shoulder, his eyes never leaving hers. “If that’s the only way to strip you for my pleasure.”

She gasped at his arrogance, but twisted desire curled around her clitoris and quivered through her wet sheath.

“You would have me dress in rags?” Why was she encouraging him? All she had to do was discard her gown, open her arms and pretend they were back in Ce. There was no place in this life for the entrancing flirting they had enjoyed that night.

He bared his teeth in a parody of the smile that had once captivated her foolish heart. “Madam, I can well afford to ensure you have a dozen new gowns for every one I…ruin.”

“Myth and reality combine in this unforgettable tale…”  5 Stars  Pure Jonel

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I'm giving away one e-copy of Her Savage Scot - just leave a comment with your email contact below. Easy!!!! And don't forget to visit the other fabulous authors and bloggers in the Hop to be in with the chance of winning other exciting prizes. Plus there's the Grand Giveaway of Amazon Gift Cards for six lucky entrants in the Rafflecopter contest below!

Enter for a chance to win the Grand Prize!
 1 x $50 Amazon GC and 5 x $10 Amazon GCs!

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1.	Love, Lust and Lipstick Stains	9.	Inner Goddess	17.	Nina Mason
2.	Samantha Holt	10.	Hunter S. Jones	18.	Kate Robbins
3.	A Dirty Book Affair	11.	Christina Phillips	19.	Scenes from a Chaotic Mind
4.	Anne Conley	12.	Andrea Bellmont	20.	Sarah Bella
5.	Em Taylor	13.	Isobelle Cate	21.	Joanne Wadsworth
6.	Kirsten S. Blacketer	14.	Storm Chase	22.	Anne Stenhouse
7.	Willa Blair	15.	Ceci Giltenan	23. BJScott
8.	Nicole Hurley- Moore	16.	Tarah Scott

Triple Finalist in ARRA Awards for Fave Erotic Romance 2013!

This morning I woke to the very exciting news that not one, not two-- but three of my erotic historical romances had finaled in the Australian Romance Readers Awards for Favorite Erotic Romance in 2013!

Voting is open until 5th March for all ARRA members and the winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner on 22nd March 2014 at Cello's Restaurant in Sydney. Unfortunately I won't be able to make the dinner but will be biting my nails back here in WA on the night :-)

Betrayed

“Definitely recommended for lovers of great writing, well fleshed out characters and hot, beautiful romance.” 5 Stars Love Lust and Lipstick Stains

 Tainted

“Phillips’ ability to spark utterly irresistible tension between her characters is showcased in full force in her fourth Forbidden novel.” 4 Stars  Romantic Times Book Reviews

 

 Her Savage Scot

 

  “…spellbinding historical romance with a superb erotic read, which will keep you panting for more. ” 5 Stars A Readers Review

Party Time!!! Christmas Kisses Coming Up!

Love Lust and Lipstick Kisses Multi-author Event

Love, Lust and Lipstick Stains are pleased to announce we're hosting an amazing multi-author Facebook event. On the 22nd December from 1pm-5pm EST 24 authors will joining together to spread some Christmas cheer and give away some amazing prizes, including a grand prize of a $50 gift card plus tons of swag, ebooks, paperbacks and more. 

So if you would like a break from the stresses of Christmas and fancy the chance to play games and chat with some of the hottest authors around, stop on by on Facebook.

Join the event HERE.

 

 

I'm delighted to be participating in this fun party and I will be giving away an e-copy of Her Savage Scot  But as 5pm EST works out to 6am my Monday morning, unfortunately I'm not going to be around for the actual party itself :-(  But I will be popping in later that day to chat!

See you there!

First Review is in for HER SAVAGE SCOT!

It's always nerve wracking waiting for the first review to appear, so I was beyond happy when I received an email from You Gotta Read Reviews with a link to their 4 star review of Her Savage Scot.


"Her Savage Scot is the first book I have read by Christina Phillips and certainly will not be the last.  With powerfully written characters that the reader cannot help but fall in  love with, this historical erotic romance is one that will keep you turning the pages right to the end."

Full review can be read here 

Read Chapter One of Her Savage Scot 

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My Sexy Saturday ~ HER SAVAGE SCOT ~ The Highland Warrior Chronicles

Welcome to this week's My Sexy Saturday!  Every week published and unpublished authors share 7 words, 7 sentences or 7 paragraphs from a work-in-progress or an already published book.

 

Today I'm going to share 7 paragraphs of Her Savage Scot, book 1 of my Highland Warrior Chronicles which released on 20th November :-)

 

 

                                     

“I’ve wanted to kiss you since the first moment I saw you.”

His ragged whisper scorched her parted lips. She hadn’t been mistaken. “I thought you far from interested that first day. You surely didn’t give any indication of your thoughts.”

He moved closer. The breadth of his shoulders blocked out the rest of the world, his white linen shirt sculpted his impressive chest. And the weave of his plaid branded her through the softness of her gown.

“How could I? You were an aloof Pictish lady and I a mere savage Scot.”

She leaned into him, soaking up the hard ridges of his chest, the fresh scent of his hair, the faint sweetness of mead on his breath. “So what has changed?”

“Nothing.” His fingers tightened around hers and his eyes enslaved her. “Yet everything.”

His words curled through her heart, shimmered in her blood. Nothing. Yet everything. The chance of them having a future together was remote. And yet she had been given this time with him. Moments to savor, to cherish. To remember for the rest of her life.

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There's a Cover Reveal Tour happening for the release of Her Savage Scot this month :-) To enter the contest just scroll down to the next post or hop onto my website - Her Savage Scot Cover Reveal

Release Day for HER SAVAGE SCOT

Hooray! Today is release day for book 1 in my Highland Warrior Chronicles, Her Savage Scot. Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter contest below for the chance to win fabulous giveaways!

Look at this smexilicious cover :-) I absolutely love that the wonderful Syneca at Ellora's Cave incorporated the mystical standing stones on the cover, as these represent the ancient heritage of the heroine, Aila.

Blurb

When tough Scot warrior Connor MacKenzie rides into the barbaric lands of the Picts on a mission for his king, he never expects to be captivated by a beautiful Pictish widow. Drawn under her spell, yet unaware of her true identity, he risks everything for one passionate night in her arms.

 

Aila, princess of Pictland, swore long ago she would do anything within her power to help defeat the Vikings who invaded her land and murdered her husband. But after meeting Connor, her frozen heart thaws and once again she imagines a future filled with love and passion.

When Connor delivers the message from his king, Aila becomes a pawn in a deadly game of politics. Her heart belongs to Connor, but she must marry the prince of Dal Riada – Connor’s half-brother. But the fates have other plans for the star-crossed lovers as they fight their enemies and themselves to find true love.

A Romantica® historical erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave

Read Chapter One of Her Savage Scot

 

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To celebrate the release of Her Savage Scot I’m holding a Cover Reveal Blog Tour Giveaway! My good friend, Allison Butler, who writes wonderful Scottish medieval romance for Penguin Australia, has generously offered up a copy of her debut novel, The Border Laird’s Bride as part of the giveaway.

Just fill in the Rafflecopter below to be entered into the contest!

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Historical Romance Week at Reading Between the Wines

Today I'm over at Reading Between the Wines where there is a week long celebration of Historical Romance :-)

Pop over and join me as I give a low down to the background to Her Savage Scot, the first book in my Highland Warrior Chronicles and which hits the cyber shelves next Wednesday!

There's also the chance to go into the contest to win an e-copy of my sizzling hot Roman/Druid romance, Tainted.

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My Sexy Saturady ~ HER SAVAGE SCOT ~ Highland Warrior Chronicles

Series Description:

Fierce sexy Scot warriors pledge to keep the peace during the turbulent times of the ninth century, when both Scot and Viking coveted Pictland for their own. But each warrior is destined to fall in love with a brave Pictish princess. The three royal cousins, determined to save their beloved land from the savage invaders, instead lose their hearts to their wild foreign warriors.

Book 1 - Her Savage Scot            

Book 2 - Her Vengeful Scot

Book 3 - Her Defiant Scot

 

Welcome to this week's My Sexy Saturday!  Every week published and unpublished authors share 7 words, 7 sentences or 7 paragraphs from a work-in-progress or an already published book.

Today I'm going to share 7 paragraphs from Her Savage Scot, book 1 in my Highland Warrior Chronicles set in the ninth century. I don't have a release date for this book yet, but hopefully it will hit the cyber shelves before the end of the year :-)

She was aware he moved to her side. Far too close for propriety or comfort. Despite her good resolve, she shot him a glance, and saw the look of awe on his face as he stared at the repository of the entire heritage of her people.

“We have nothing to equal this in Dal Riada.” His voice was hushed. It was clear that, far from dismissing the learning of ages as some warriors did, he understood the magnificence of what she showed him.

“Perhaps when you’ve lived in the Highlands for more than a thousand years your people too will have something worth preserving.”

He caught her eye. Amusement glinted. “Is that a veiled insult, my lady?”

She hadn’t intended it as such, but now saw how it could have been received. And yet Connor had chosen not to take offense.

A silent sigh quivered through her heart. He was so easy to talk with. He made it so easy to forget this was simply his natural charm, and had nothing to do with him finding her desirable.

How tragic she still harbored the wish that he found her desirable.

   

Cover Reveal details coming soon!

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HER SAVAGE SCOT - We Have a Blurb!

Series Description:

Fierce sexy Scot warriors pledge to keep the peace during the turbulent times of the ninth century, when both Scot and Viking coveted Pictland for their own. But each warrior is destined to fall in love with a brave Pictish princess. The three royal cousins, determined to save their beloved land from the savage invaders, instead lose their hearts to their wild foreign warriors.

Forged in blood, United by Passion

The Highland Warrior Chronicles

Book 1

Her Savage Scot

When tough Scot warrior Connor Mackenzie rides into the barbaric lands of the Picts on a mission for his king, he never expects to be captivated by a beautiful Pictish widow. Drawn under her spell, yet unaware of her true identity, he risks everything for one passionate night in her arms.

Aila, princess of Pictland, swore long ago she would do anything within her power to help defeat the Vikings who invaded her land and murdered her husband. But after meeting Connor, her frozen heart thaws and once again she imagines a future filled with love and passion.

When Connor delivers the message from his king, Aila becomes a pawn in a deadly game of politics. Her heart belongs to Connor, but she must marry the prince of Dal Riada – Connor’s half-brother. But the fates have other plans for the star-crossed lovers as they fight their enemies and themselves to find true love.

A Romantica® historical erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave

Book 2 - Her Vengeful Scot

Book 3 - Her Defiant Scot

 

Hot Warriors, Vampires & Sizzling Sex

The last few months have been hectic writing wise, and I thought I'd just give a quick update on what I've been up to.

At the end of February I handed in Tainted, the fourth book set in my Roman/Druid world. I should be getting revisions on that in the next couple of months. I've also filled in the cover art form and will be sending that off shortly.

At the beginning of last week I received edits on Bloodlust Denied, my dark Regency romance with a vampire duke, and sent them back at the weekend. Thankfully my editor loved them so this book has now been passed up the chain and we should be getting a release date soon. I'll keep you posted!

Her Savage Scot, the first book in my Highland Warrior Chronicles, is also with my editor and she hopes to get to this one within the next few months. I've already sent the cover art form off for this and can't wait to see what Ellora's Cave come up with. A hot sexy Highland Warrior I hope!!

A few days ago I was over at the Cafe at All Romance E-books having a chat about how some heroes just won't take no for an answer, and refuse to leave until their story has been told. And don't forget there's only three more days until the 50% rebate on all EC books at ARe finishes!