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Just one more day! Don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for you to read it. Lockdown’s different. Sin’s Gift was different, but this one’s just a little bit more raw and real. And I know it’s a paranormal, but it still felt that way to me. It might be because it’s inspired by real people. My daughter learned a whole new vocabulary working inside a prison. She faced fears and conquered them.

Yesterday, you met one of the demons in my story. Here’s a glimpse of the very human, very sexy man Gillian works with. Meet Billy Hedron…

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The walk to her bedroom was as slow as she could manage. She didn’t want him knowing how badly she wanted this. He’d think her completely desperate.

But when she crossed the threshold he was already stripping. Just as eager, just as breathless as she was.

The sight of his bared chest left her gasping. Wide-set shoulders with thick mounds of muscle on top and at the corners of his shoulders. Pecs bulging, rippling as he flexed involuntarily with the clenching of his fists. “You sure about this?”
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Lockdown has a unique setting for a romance and a unique pool of characters. It’s a prison. My heroine’s a corrections officer and not a fluffy, curvy soft woman. She’s competent, fit, and can handle herself in the worst situations. My daughter was the inspiration for Gillian. She worked for a time at a men’s prison and her stories, some of them scary, some funny as hell fueled my imagination. How could I craft a story set in a place like that into a romance? And how could I have Gillian lusting and loving two men, a fellow corrections officer and a prisoner—a huge no-no inside a prison.
Meet Gabriel…

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Gillian blinked when he first appeared. She’d been sitting on the porch of her family’s cabin at Canyon Lake, Texas, on a hot summer’s day. Nothing to think about except how much she missed this place.

Only she’d been alone. Her sister wasn’t playing on the edge of the water. Her brother wasn’t casting a line into the water hoping to catch supper. Her mother and father weren’t in the hammocks strung beneath the live oaks, laughing softly to themselves.

And yet, she’d felt peaceful.

What the hell was Vlahos doing in her dream? He stood at the bottom of the steps. His smile was slow.
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Wednesday’s the day! It’s been a year since the release of Sin’s Gift, but I finally have a sequel ready to thrill you. It’s completely standalone, but connected. So don’t worry if you haven’t read the first. Lockdown’s the same gritty, sexy kind of story that earned me these reviews for SG:

“…A turbulent relationship and sexy, spooky thrills await readers in SIN’S GIFT…This is a well written and engrossing tale with complex characters who have hidden depths. Enter into other realms with the highly recommended SIN’S GIFT.”
Jennell, RRT Erotic on SIN’S GIFT

“…Wow, I loved this novella. It’s fabulously exciting and a fast, exhilarating read…I recommend this book to everyone that loves hot, sexy paranormal story. I love Delilah Devlin’s books and this is one of her best yet…”
5 Hearts, Abi, The Romance Studio on SIN’S GIFT

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This is what Lockdown is all about:

After surviving an attack by an inmate, prison corrections officer Gillian Priest arrives at her new unit, determined not to ever let her guard down again. Things get complicated when a handsome new prisoner enters her dreams and seduces her. When fellow officer Billy Hedron makes a pass, she’s already primed, ready to ease the arousal her sexy dreams have left with a more appropriate mate.

Billy Hedron knows his old marine buddy, Gabriel Vlahos, is posing as a prisoner to find a demon within the prison walls, and who better to hunt one than an incubus? When his buddy seduces Gillian in her dreams, Billy stands ready to serve the needs his friend stirs up in the attractive woman. But things take a deadly turn when the demon they seek decides it’s time to take them all to Hell.

Read the opening scene

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Post a comment on any one of the entries in my blog for the next three days (and including yesterday’s blog for Livia Dare/Sylvia Day’s latest release) and you’re qualified to win one of three prizes:

* An autographed copy of Texas Men or Down in Texas
* An autographed copy of Alluring Tales: Hot Holiday Nights
* Or a free download of any one of my Ellora’s Cave backlist of stories!

My very good friend, the fabulous Sylvia Day, has a new book out under a new penname. Be sure to check it out!!

IN THE FLESH
By Livia Dare (Sylvia Day)
Kensington Zebra Mass Market
ISBN-13: 978-1420100907
erotic fantasy romance

“Lush, evocative, inventive… Fans of Dara Joy will love this!” — Shayla Black, national bestselling author

AN INFAMOUS BEAUTY. A DARING WARRIOR. . .
For five years, Sapphire has been the King of Sari’s most treasured concubine. Independent at last, she refuses to put herself in anyone’s control again. But now another’s meddling has led her into the path of proud, arrogant Wulfric, Crown Prince of the rival kingdom of D’Ashier. . . a man who is dangerous to her in every way.

AND A SEDUCTION THAT COULD DESTROY THEM BOTH
The daughter of Wulfric’s fiercest opponent, Sapphire is a prized warrior in her own right and highly skilled in the sensual arts—in short, Wulfric’s perfect match. A lasting union is unthinkable, but the bargain they strike—to spend one night together, and then part—proves impossible in the face of a desire powerful enough to bring two countries to the brink of war, and two hearts to the point of surrender. . .

Read a sexy excerpt here

Thought I’d share the cover that arrived in my inbox yesterday. Lockdown releases June 10th from Ellora’s Cave. This is what the story is about:

After surviving an attack by an inmate, prison corrections officer Gillian Priest arrives at her new unit, determined not to ever let her guard down again. Things get complicated when a handsome new prisoner enters her dreams and seduces her. When fellow officer Billy Hedron makes a pass, she’s already primed, ready to ease the arousal her sexy dreams have left with a more appropriate mate.

Billy Hedron knows his old marine buddy, Gabriel Vlahos, is posing as a prisoner to find a demon within the prison walls, and who better to hunt one than an incubus? When his buddy seduces Gillian in her dreams, Billy stands ready to serve the needs his friend stirs up in the attractive woman. But things take a deadly turn when the demon they seek decides it’s time to take them all to Hell.

If you’d like to read an excerpt, follow this link: Lockdown Excerpt

Gotta brag a little. Okay, a lot. I earned it.

Seems my sexy little threesome was a hit! It stayed for almost two weeks in MBaM’s #1 spot, and it’s stayed in the Top 10 for over a month. Today, it’s at #9 and likely to fall away into oblivion, so I thought I’d share some of the nice things reviewers have been saying.

5 Stars and an orgasmic “O” from Tallyn at Just Erotic Romance Reviews: “I couldn’t put this story down! It was danger, betrayal, sexy and fun all rolled together into the perfect erotic romance. The plot was brilliant, and the characters unique…The sexual scenes will make you clamp your knees together and dream of a sexy cowboy or two of your own…This is a great story, but a word of caution—don’t start it unless you have time to finish it—you won’t want to put it down.”

5 Stars from Heather at Vixen Reviews: “…The chemistry and interaction between the three of them is well written and keeps you chuckling and turns you on… The plot of the story moves quickly and leaves you satisfied. The sex is hot and makes you want to be the filling to a man sandwich…Saddled is heart-stopping and fascinating!!!!!!!”

4.5 Stars from Kimberley at eCataRomance: “…Delilah Devlin is a true master in the erotic romance genre. Her stories are sexy and sensual with a passion that is breath taking. Saddled is a beautiful story that will get the blood pumping. This sizzler is a must purchase story…”

4.5 Blue Ribbons from Chrissy at Romance Junkies: “…Delilah Devlin’s storylines never fail to pull readers into the story and SADDLED is no exception. Bobby and Cale have very different personalities and expectations so it’s extremely interesting how they respond both individually and together toward Kate. Kate displays a vulnerability and honesty that really drew me to her. Of course the sex scenes are scorching and adventurous with the perfect blend of emotional turmoil to ensure readers keep Ms. Devlin’s name at the top of their ‘must read’ list.”

Remember! The contest runs through Sunday!

Click on the pic—it will take you right to the Ellora’s Cave website where sometime this morning you can order your copy of my story. As always, I’d love to hear your feedback and any requests you might have for stories in the future! Happy reading! ~DD