I’m pleased to welcome N.D. Wylders to the blog today.
She has a couple of super special treats to share with us today –
including a giveaway!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hello,
I’m ND and I’m here to not only promote, but celebrate
both the release of my first ever Beyond Fairytales story and the Christmas
Holiday. I’m even giving away a $20 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!
When I got to thinking about a blog tour, I
decided I wanted to go with something that celebrates the holiday but isn’t strictly
about promo. So here’s what I come up with…over the next six days, you - my
dear readers, will get a glimpse of what a good old fashioned Christmas is like
to a grown up cybernetic man who’s never experienced it. So pull up a chair, a glass of your favorite
holiday drink – whether that be eggnog or apple cider, and enjoy a little
holiday fun as Ivan introduces his master and lover to everything that we
humans take for granted during the holiday season…
Paddy
McFees and Rings
“Yo, Iron Man. You finally made it!” Dante called out from across the bar.
After
spending an enjoyable hour ringing a bell and collecting money for the needy,
Lucero was still buzzed. Especially when he found out that the organization – this Salivation Army was in dire need
of volunteers, even after Christmas – and that Ivan, who knew someone within
the organization – could set up an appointment for Lucero to go and talk about
helping out. The thoughtfulness of his
lover and mate never ceased to astound him.
Even
understanding Ivan’s reasoning why he couldn’t hold a job as a medic – after all the first time he scanned
a patient or whipped up some miracle drug to cure something like the common
cold, it would tip off any hospital or doctor he worked for. It would have made Lucero feel useless in his
new world, if it hadn’t been for Ivan’s constant reassurance that they would
find something Lucero would enjoy as much as caring for his patients.
And he delivered.
As
he rung that little silver bell, he finally felt needed again. By standing in the dreaded cold and listening
to the tinkle cry, he had known that his presence made a difference. He’d lost track of how many people had
thanked him for being there. But ultimately it was knowing that the silver coins would
add up to a hot meal or toy for a child that had kept him warm.
“I’m
not Iron Man, Dante!” Ivan shouted
across the noisy bar.
A
smile tugged at Lucero’s lips. The
ongoing friendly feud between Ivan and his friend was enough to make him
chuckle. If only the man knew the
truth…about who was the true iron man in his and Ivan’s relationship. And speaking of
relationship…
Lucero
fingered the silver rings in his pocket.
It had taken some stealth on his part and some serious saving but he’d
gotten the wedding bands. While he’d enjoyed his mate’s efforts to make sure
that he enjoyed his first ever Christmas, he wanted to give him something in
return. Something Ivan wouldn’t expect.
Following
Ivan through the festive crowd, he soon found himself in a corner booth with Ivan,
Dante and Dante’s husband, Ronan. In
front of them was a veritable feast. Smoked
ham, scalloped potatoes, cranberry sauce and deviled eggs just to name a
few.
As
he dug into the food, he watched with pleasure as Ivan ate, joked and basically enjoyed his friends and the holiday meal. It wasn’t until the end of the meal that he
began to sweat. He hadn’t even felt this
nervous when he’d claimed his mate on Sisera. Perhaps it was because by doing this, he was
showing his lover his willingness to adapt some of Ivan’s customs.
As
Ivan sipped his eggnog, then laughed at something Ronan had said, his nerves
eased. This was his Ivan, his amans.
He
placed his hand on Ivan’s thigh and squeezed.
Of course, his lover was so in tune with him, he glanced at Lucero and
covered Lucero’s hand. “Need something,
babe?”
“Yes,
to give your gift.”
Around
the table, their friends fell silent.
Ronan, who had helped him pick out the rings, of course knew what the
gift was.
“A
gift?” Ivan cocked his head.
“Just having you is enough.”
He
licked his lips. “I was hoping you’d say
that.” Then he tugged out the matching
silver bands. The ones which most reminded him of the metal
piercing that claimed his ownership of Ivan and placed them on the table,
next to Ivan’s plate. “Will you marry
me?”
Ivan’s
eyes widened and for a second Lucero thought he might
cry. Had he done something wrong?
Perhaps Ivan didn’t want to complete his human’s mating custom?
“You’d
wear a ring for me?” Ivan’s voice cracked as he knew that in Lucero’s world, it was the master
who owned the submissive – not the submissive who owned the master.
Lucero
nodded. “Of course. I went through hell to get back to
you. You own me heart and soul. I love
you, Ivan and would be honored to wear your ring.”
Ivan
took a ragged breath and picked up the smaller of the two rings, then slipped
it on Lucero’s left hand. “Yes.” He looked up, tears in his eyes. “I’ll marry
you, Sir.”
Stay
tuned for the announcement tomorrow of who won the grand prize. I want to thank
all of the wonderful hosts who have donated time and space on their blogs. And don’t forget to tell me what the
favorite part of your holidays are...in the Rafflecopter
form (or link) below…you’ll be entered to win a twenty dollar gift card from
Amazon and a free copy of Don’t Call Me Iron Man. I’ll be drawing the winner on
Dec 21st and announcing the winner on my BLOG.
Once upon a time...there
was this guy. A man who had an IQ out of this world and was
arrogant enough to give the legendary Tony Stark a run for his money. He
had everything he could ever want—a good job, more money than he knew what to
do with, and all the sex he wanted—no strings attached. But
that all changed on one fateful night...
The last thing Ivan Chugunov
expects when he drop by his favorite haunt for a few brews is to be entertained by a mysterious storyteller. But as he
listens to the man's tale of a prince and an oddity that went by the name of
Iron John, he finds himself lost in the story...only to awaken in another
realm—one with a quest—for him. Repair the purifier vital to all those who
lived and retrieve a medical unit. Seems simple enough and a
small price to pay to return to his own time.
Well, until he finds out that said 'LT-1789 unit'
is actually a reclusive cybernetic man. One who will demand his own price of
Ivan—three nights of unbridled sexual bliss...with Ivan at his mercy. Only then will he return to the royal clutch.
Can Ivan, a man who relishes control above all
else, submit to a man who may be more machine than
human?
Buy Links:
Amazon ARe B&N Bookstrand Decadent
Publishing
Find out about Ivan and Lucero’s other holiday
experiences…
Dec 15th – TL Reeve
Dec 16th – Kate Richards
Dec 17th – Layla Tarar
Dec 18th – Louisa Bacio
Dec 19th – Kerry Adrienne
Dec 20th – Tara Andrews
No comments:
Post a Comment