SECRETS Vol. 3 by Ella Steele is Out Today!

SECRETS VOL. 3 by Ella Steele was released today!

Description:

“When Anna admits she’s falling for Cole she can’t believe his response. He pushes her away with an excuse that seems too flimsy to be real. Crushed, Anna continues working at Cole’s Long Island studio, but she can’t stop thinking about him. It isn’t until Anna is called into the dean’s office that the real trouble starts. To make matters worse, Edward keeps popping up at the worst times reminding her of everything she wants to forget.”

Genre: Mature YA/ New Adult

SECRETS VOL. 4 will be released Fall 2012.

Dude, what the heck is Mature YA/ New Adult? It means that it’s more mature than YA (like 12-yr-olds shouldn’t read it) but not in the general adult mass of books. The heroine in the SECRETS series is a 22 year old college student named Anna Lamore. It’s a coming of age love story for people who like the pacing of YA books, but want hotter romance than YA typically offers. So to sum up, this is a steamy read not for little kids.

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Nook & Kobo links coming soon. Paperback to follow.

Thank you to everyone who encouraged me to write this series! I love seeing what you guys think in your reviews. Yes, I read those! Tell me what you liked, what you wish there was more of, and what you totally gotta have in the next book. It’s the best way to get your voice heard, and I’m totally listening!  This installment of SECRETS is HOT. You’ve been warned. :)

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SECRETS Vol. 2 by Ella Steele was Released!

SECRETS VOL. 2 by Ella Steele was released today!

DESCRIPTION: Cole is hiding something, but Anna has no idea what. Her attraction to the wealthy artist is untamable and completely inappropriate. He’s her boss. He’s twice her age, but that doesn’t change her feelings for him. Anna’s dreams are filled with Cole doing sexy things to her—things she can’t forget at sunrise. To make matters worse she has no idea if he feels the same way.

When Cole offers Anna a prestigious job at Le Femme after graduation she doesn’t know what to do. If Anna takes the position she can kiss her previous career plans good-bye, but she can’t walk away from Cole. Not yet.

Each volume tracks a different stage of Anna and Cole’s relationship.
Vol. 1
Vol. 2
Vol. 3 release date: Sept 2012.

Genre: Mature YA/ New Adult

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Nook and Kobo will follow shortly. Thanks to everyone for trying this new series! You guys rock!

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SECRETS VOL. 1 by Ella Steele (Mature YA) is on sale today!

SECRETS VOL. 1 by Ella Steele was released today!

DESCRIPTION: Everyone has a secret, and Anna Lamore is about to find out that some people will do anything to protect theirs. She unknowingly stumbles into the worst situation that her career, and her emotions, can handle. Meeting the infamously powerful and sexy Cole Stevens throws her life into turmoil. Not only is the wealthy artist everything she doesn’t need, but his studio is branded with controversy that can kill Anna’s career before it even starts.

Genre: New Adult/ Mature YA

This fun, flirty story is told through five separate volumes. Each novel is about 200 pages long. Volume 1 is 256 pages and will also be available in mass paperback. This story line is different than SCANDALOUS. It features Anna Lamore, a NYC college student in need of an internship to graduate and Cole Stevens, a wealthy artist. Eeep! I can’t wait to hear what you think!

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SECRETS Vol 2 will be released on: Aug 25, 2012. 

To learn about all of Ella Steele’s books and to make sure you don’t miss any promotions, please visit her blog over here.

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Cover Reveal: SECRETS by Ella Steele (A full length erotic romance novel)

Cover reveal for the latest full length Ella Steele novel, SECRETS!

SECRETS is similar to SCANDALOUS in tone and themes.

Short Description: SECRETS is a romance book with a hot, haunted artist, Cole Stevens, who owns Le Femme Studios in New York City.

Anna is an artist in the process of finishing her masters degree and needs an intership to graduate.  She has her hopes set on working with Sottero, a wedding photographer for the affluent.  But Cole Steven’s has seen her work and has other plans.

SECRETS has sizzling love scenes with swoon-worthy characters.  It’s been so great to write them.  I can’t wait to share more with you!

Just a note, in case you missed it.  Ella Steele short stories are erotica with a little bit of romance.  Ella Steele full length novels are romance stories with a little bit of erotica.  There’s a major difference.  SECRETS is a full length romantica novel – an erotic romance novel.

Release date: August 1, 2012.

Have an awesome weekend!!!!

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TRYST was released on Kindle and Nook!

Happy weekend!  TRYST was ready a day early!  Go get it!

Description:

Warning: This novel contains sexually explicit content.

Ashley let the love of her life slip between her fingers because she couldn’t accept what Michael so plainly saw–someone who needed more than vanilla sex. It drove a rift between them, forcing them to part without another word. Tonight he’s sitting across from her, years later, and she finally knows who she is–what she wants and needs. Michael’s the one who got away, and she won’t lose him again.

Ella Steele is known for her erotic romance novels, which balance lust and love in unforgettable stories. With this erotic short story her ability to tease, arouse, and describe incredibly erotic acts is on full display.

TRYST is 9,997 words or about 50 pages.

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Remember that Ella Steele books are for adults and that the short stories lean more toward lust/erotica, and the full length novels lean harder toward love/ romance.  The next full length novel is similar to SCANDALOUS (just in case TRYST shocks your socks off).

For more info on Ella Steele, new releases, and books check out her new website: http://sexyawesomebooks.com  Have an awesome weekend!!!!

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Sneak Peek of TRYST by Ella Steele (A Short Erotic Romance Book)

erotic romance, bdsm short story, erotica, romantica, short sexy storyHere’s a free sneak peek at TRYST!  Enjoy!

A black skirt is draped over my knees; a shiny cello rests in between.  My dark hair is pulled away from my face into a tight chignon at the base of my neck.  Pressing firmly on the metal strings, my fingers glide over the ebony fingerboard.  My wrist glides my bow across the cello.  It makes a melancholy sound that feels like it’s being torn from my heart and projected through the wood.  My stomach is twisting over and over again.  I know this music by heart.  I know my part.  I know what to expect from the orchestra playing in the shadows of the stage that surround me.  But him.  He’s not supposed to be here.

I swallow hard, glancing up at him when he isn’t looking.  His has dark hair falls into his eyes as he plays.  That violin—the one I remember—it’s pressed to his neck, leaning softly against his broad shoulder.  He looks too rugged to be playing such a delicate instrument.  I’d always thought so, but he plays like his muse lives within the wood of that violin. His bright blue eyes are closed as he sways to the music.

Suddenly, I catch him glancing at me from over his music stand. Golden light spills over his face highlighting the angles of his cheeks. He looks from under those dark lashes with those piercing eyes, and I can’t breathe.  I’m caught in his snare.  He peers over the top of his violin at me as he plays.  The conductor stands between us swaying his arms, prompting the other musicians, keeping us in sync with the people on the stage.

Continuing to slide my bow across the strings, I play.  Every second that ticks by feels like eternity.  I think about what I’ll say to him after work is done, after we’ve packed our instruments into their black cases.  Courage locks my eyes with his.  Our gazes burn in the shadows of the stage, our eyes speak words neither of us has the courage to say—words that have gone unspoken too long.  If I could take everything back, I would.  If there was a way to start over, to show him how much I missed him, I’d take it.  My heart races faster. I slide my fingers slowly over the neck of my cello.  Each note plays like a gentle caress, and I wish that I could touch him so softly one last time.

Subtle stubble lines his cheeks.  As we play, his eyes remain locked on mine.  Regret pours through my heart and pumps through my body.  Although I’m surrounded by music, I don’t hear it.  Instead, I hear our last words—the exasperation in his voice.  The sharp pain shoots through me again, but it’s dulled by time and remorse.

I had let him leave.  I had let him walk away without an explanation.  Without a word.

The conductor turns toward my section, prompting us with a wave of his hand to play louder.  I break our gaze and feel the pit of my stomach sink, and play as I’m commanded.  The music floods my soul and spreads through every inch of me.  My body rocks gently as I grip the cello tighter with my knees, holding it in place.  My fingers dance down the fingerboard in long slow strokes, rocking to make the sound resonate.  It spreads to the people sitting in their seats who are diligently watching the actors on the stage above us.

I concentrate, trying to force him out of my mind, trying to push out the sound of his voice and the memories of his laughter.  I play on and he doesn’t look up at me again.  We’re two people that are so close together, but we are still so far apart.  It feels like someone is squeezing my heart.  My body flushes and heat snakes up from deep within my belly.  It tastes bitter, like so many things needlessly lost.  That’s what he is.  That is what he represents—everything that could have been—the life I threw away when I let him go.

I can’t stand it anymore.  For the past three years, I’ve been living my life in ‘what-if’ mode, wondering.  I’m always wondering what if I did this differently, what if I kissed him, what if I told him what I wanted?  What if…?  I asked myself these questions until there were no questions left to ask.  The answer was always the same—I’ll never know—not unless he crosses my path again.

Swallowing hard, I look up at him.  His eyes are lowered, sliding across the music on the stand in front of him.  Michael crossed my path again.  It was fate, luck, or destiny—whatever you want to call it, it meant the same thing—it meant I was given a second chance.  Hope filled my chest, as I realized what I wanted to do.  As soon as this show is over, I’m going to talk to him.  At the very least, I want to see that he’s all right, but my stomach twists hoping for more, hoping that he still feels something for me.

After the last note is played, I feel a rush wash over me.  I’m nervous.  My body shakes when we are dismissed. Rising, I take my cello backstage and pack it up.  Michael is behind me.  I feel his eyes on my back.  I take a deep breath and place my cello in the case, and stow my bow.  Pressing my lips together anxiously, I turn around.  The small space is crammed full of people wearing black and white, putting away shiny instruments, but Michael isn’t there.  He’s gone.  My gaze falls to the floor as all the hope drains from my body.  Throwing the strap across my shoulder, I lift my case and walk out of the theatre and down the street into the balmy night.

It’s hotter than usual.  Tugging the cello home tonight ensures I’ll be covered in sweat.  I unbutton my collar revealing a choker and delicate silver chains that disappear beneath.  I think back to the last time I saw him and realize that I’m not the same girl anymore.  He saw it in me, but I denied it.  I thought I had to be something else—someone else.  I didn’t understand then, but I do now.

Dread fills my legs, making them feel like lead.  I walk slowly, shouldering my way between people on the sidewalks.  I feel eyes on me, but when I turn to look I don’t see who it was.  There are always people in the city.  It doesn’t matter what time it is.  I run my hand over my neck, smoothing my skin.  Ignoring the sensation, I walk on.   Neon signs blaze around me in a kaleidoscope of color, blinking reds, greens, and blues on my pale skin.  My face is a blank mask.  I look at everyone, and see no one.  I just want to go home, but I’m so hungry.

My feet slow as I walk past a deli.  At the last second I turn and head back for the door, nearly knocking a few people over in the process.  My cello case is clutched to my shoulder like a purse.  I pull it closer to my body to avoid giving someone a concussion.  I push through the door and get on line.  As I’m scanning the menu, thinking about what to order, I feel that tickle on the back of my neck again.  My hand flies to the spot and I turn slowly.

When our eyes meet, my breath catches in my throat.

“Ashley,” he breathes.  Michael is standing behind me, his blue eyes pinning me in place.

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RELEASE DATE: JULY 13, 2012 (ebook format only)

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Cover Reveal: TRYST by Ella Steele (A Short Erotic Romance Novella)

TRYST by Ella Steele (A Short Erotic Romance Novella) is scheduled to be released this weekend.  It’s a little bit hotter than SCANDALOUS.  It makes me blush just saying that I wrote it.  Seriously.  I thought about using another pen name and not telling you all I wrote it.  Then I thought, you guys liked my other stuff, and were good with me cranking up the hotness, so, I thought, what the hell.  I’ll try it.  If you like it, totally let me know.  Writing romance/ romantica makes me blush.  Hope it does the same for you, cuz it’s gonna be a hot July!

TRYST will be released July 15, 2012.

The full length Ella Steele romantica novel will be released by the end of the month.  Sorry the dates aren’t more concrete.  I wasn’t sure I was going to write more of this genre, but I had a couple of ideas and my editors liked them, so here we are.  :o)

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