Starting this week, a little bit under the weather.

Is it allergies? Is the-is-it-COVID-or-something-else-game ever not be a thing? And feeling like this, it doesn’t really matter. But I did manage to get 4k words down, so I am taking it as a win (cough, cough).

However,  best-laid plans and all. If you said, “Yes, please” to ARC Book 7, Flame For Foe … I had planned to send ARCs out by the end of June but it hasn’t even made it to my proofreader yet! So the new plan is to send them out at the beginning of Sept. The release day is Sept, 27th so I’m hoping that gives readers lots of time. And if you want more lead time than that – let me know and I can get it to you sooner!

If you want to join the ARC Team, just let me know here: raleigh@raleighdamson.com . I’m pretty easy going, I just ask that you leave a review anywhere, you don’t upload it or pirate it and that you have read and reviewed one of my books previously and if you are interested in being an ARC Reader but haven’t read my books, I’m happy to make copies available to you.

Anyways, going to water the plants and take something more for this ic-cough-ick.

Hope it was a good one, friends.

In writing the Bandit Brothers series, I aim for variety. Different pairings. Different personalities. Different suspense plots.
I try to mix up the smexy scenes, the kink, the spice.

But when I was promoting Flame True this week, I noticed that a) it’s very hot in that kitchen and b) it’s not the only book that uses a spoon in a scene…

And it was too hot for the clock app because I forgot to cancel out the word “wet” I received a community violations ban…so that’s fun.

Here’s the scene from Flame True. It’s the morning after, and they thought it was going to be weird. Instead, they find out how comfortable they are with each other. You can buy Flame True here and I always appreciate reviews! (anywhere!)

She licked her lips. “Do something.”

“Oh? Like this?” He flicked the spoon against her inner thigh.

Mulberry grabbed the edge of the counter. “Yes.”

With a little more force, he snapped the piece of silicone against her other thigh.

“Yes!”

“Like that little snap of pain?”

He rubbed the red spot on her thigh.

Mulberry nodded her head.

“I didn’t hear you.”

“Yes! Okay, yes! I like it.”

“Good,” Nick slapped her inner thigh, bringing the spoon down with a flick of his wrist, harder than before.

He alternated her thighs, watching her expression. He beat out a solid rhythm, slapping the spoon against her thigh.

Her body hummed with pleasure, her chin dipped down to her chest, and her nipples beaded.

He struck her repeatedly with the spoon until her thighs were red.

She exhaled a shuddering breath as he pressed the spoon to her heated flush.

“Thank you.”

“My pleasure.”

He nuzzled her neck, soaking in her body’s warmth and inhaling her shampoo’s fruity scent.

Sliding the widest part of the spoon over her breasts, along her stomach, down to her pussy.

He held it against her labia for a moment.

She shook her head. “Yes.”

He gave a quick little tap.

She shrieked, her eyes open. “Again.”

Watching her hang on the brink of her orgasm, her hands coiled, her body tense, Nick flicked the spoon again, aiming right for her clit.

“Fuck, yes.”

“You’re a needy girl, aren’t you?”

“Yeah. More, please!!” She grabbed the hem of his shirt, trying to pull him closer.

“Show me how you fuck this spoon, that you’re so hungry for an orgasm that you’ll slide this into your pussy.”

He pressed his lips to hers, wrapping her fingers around the spoon’s handle.

Every ounce of blood he had rushed to his throbbing cock, as she turned the spoon sideways, holding her labia wide apart and slid the bottom half of the spoon into her pussy.

Her pussy was swollen and shiny with juices.

“Ah!” Mulberry’s brows came together, and little pants escaped her mouth.

Nick held her shoulder, steadying her, then she thrust the spoon deep into her pussy.

His thumb pressed against her hard clit, wanting her to soar higher.

Damn, this woman. She gorgeous all the time, but like this with him, in this moment, Mulberry was ethereal.
Her head flew back, her legs closed together as she screamed his name, riding the orgasm.

He kept steady pressure against her clit, holding her tightly.

“Yes, give me more,” he whispered in her ear.

“Can’t…I can…oh god!” Her cheeks were pink, her eyes glassy.

Flame True, Raleigh Damson

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Happy Tuesday! Swinging by to share a snippet from Flame True, where the heat between Mulberry and Nick finally explodes right there in the kitchen!

So this morning, I was drinking my tea, looking out my Book-making-shop’s window at the frost scattered on the rooftop of the garage next door (as one does in May) and thought about where I left last Kayleigh and Erik.
At Club Bandit and Kayleigh has just sunk to her knees. And is going to be surprised about how that goes because, you know, you can’t always get what you want…*even* if you offer something….

I got some words down this week – not a lot but some. And I had a back-and-forth with new readers, and that’s always so much fun. I enjoy connecting with readers who take the time to drop me a message, and I think meeting readers is definitely one of my favourite parts of being an indie author.

This week’s #FridayKiss is from Flame For Chance, the newest release in the Bandit Brothers series. You can find it here .

Of course, Sasha has been to the art gallery because you really can’t miss it. And she’s kind of into art and design. I adore their back and forth and I think if you’re going to brat it’s the wiser course of action to choose the time and place.

Enjoy your weekend! And if you have warm sunshine and no frost in sight, know that I am a little jelly.