Woot! Ley from Joyfully Reviewed has given Restless a fabulous review. Thanks so much, Ley! I’m thrilled you enjoyed Jamie and Rachel’s story so much!

To read the entire review click here.

Here’s a snipet:

“From the start reading Restless definitely made me anxious to see how things were going to unfold between Rachel and Jamie. Nicole Austin’s sequel to Enough, where we first met Jamie along with Carolyn and Gray, was definitely one steamy, sexy story. At first I thought Rachel’s attitude toward Jamie was too hostile but then Ms. Austin gave us a peek into Rachel’s true feelings and they were far from hostile. It‘s a toss up on what was hotter, Rachel’s imagination of what she would like to do with Jaime, or the act itself. These two are great together and their story was a fun one to read about. As I mentioned this is a sequel and I do suggest reading Enough before reading Restless, incidents in the first book are referred to in Restless.”

What is your opinion of erotic romance? Is it pornography? A much needed exploration of sexuality or something else all together? Is sex natural, fun and good? Stop by The Hussies blog and tell us what you think.

I hope you have a wonderful day with the ones you love!

Blurb:

The Hussies series

Bounty hunter Jazz Boudreaux wouldn’t believe it if she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes. One minute she’s scuffling with a “collar” in California. The next she’s in a Scottish castle, being recruited by an ancient order of Hussy Warriors sworn to use their special powers to rescue the world in times of danger.

Her mission: Keep some geek scientist alive long enough to develop a technology that will save the planet.

Jazz soon discovers Dr. Rockwell Burns is anything but geeky. Delicious, maybe. Dangerous, definitely. Hard and a powerful, like his name. Suddenly, it’s more personal than saving the world. It’s about saving the man she loves.

Nic’s recommendation:

Ciana’s second book in The Hussies series is quite simply fabulous! Jazz is one heck of a Hussy—strong, smart and more than ready to kick some ass. Rock is definitely not what Jazz or anyone else would call your typical geeky intellectual. When they work together the bad guy doesn’t stand a chance and neither does you computer, which is liable to melt from all the scorching sexual heat. You may think the start of the book tipped you off to the twist, but in the end you’re going to be surprised.

A Tast For Jazz is a book that you won’t want to put down and will read over and over again.

A Taste For Jazz is available from Ellora’s Cave Publishing. Make sure you check out the rest of Ciana’s books while you’re there. And if you like it hot, be sure to get all the books in The Hussies series!

Star-crossed or weak?

Nic <preparing for the hate mail>

Thirteen BDSM Toys Used In The Creation Of Trip My Switch

Trip My Switch released last month from Ellora’s Cave Publishing. I took a lot of risks with this story, which is part of the Exotika line. While women are the primary readers of erotic romance, Trip My Switch is written in the first-person POV of the male hero, Bash.

No, I am not a man and writing from a male perspective was both a challenge and easier than I would have thought it would be. At times, I felt as if I was channeling the hero’s spirit and just writing what he told me to. One of the things about this book is the depth of intimate detail I was able to write. Another was all the wild toys I discovered while conducting research. Wow! There are some pretty amazing devices out there. Here are 13 BDSM toys I used in Trip My Switch.

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1. The Hood - This is a bit more extensive than what I pictured when writing but will give you the general idea. Bash wore a hood which blinded and gagged him. This protected the identity of his dominants, and prevented him from seeing or speaking. Take away those senses and the others become heightened.

This particular hood can be purchased from JT’s Stockroom.

2. The Pelvis Harness - (For those 18 and older) To see a picture of a pelvis harness click here. In Trip My Switch, the device was used to keep a butt plug in place.

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3. The Chest Harness - The cover of Trip My Switch used a typical chest harness in the photograph taken by Les Byerley. Thanks again Les for capturing the perfect edgy, erotic photo for my story.

I love the tantalizing length of chain dipping beneath my name and into shadow. Yum! I do cringe though when looking at those wicked nipple clamps and feel a whole lot of smypathy pains for the model. Youch! His suffering for the sake of my book cover is greatly appreciated.

Trip My Switch

4. Arm Binders - I took a bit of liberty with this portion of the book and had Bash’s arms restrained behind his back with at the biceps, elbow and wrists. This picture will give you the general idea of the type of restraint I invisioned.

The pictured biceps restraint can be found at Mr S Leather.

5. Ball Gag - Ball gags come in a wide variety.

You can find this ball gag and more at  JT’s Stockroom.

6. The Cock Cage - (For those 18 and older *Graphic photo*) To see a picture click here.

7. The Flogger - Floggers can be made from a variety of materials, each providing a different sensation on the flesh.

This flogger was handcrafted by Sire Don. Visit his website if you are interested in high-quality toys at resonable prices.

8. The Paddle - This is another fabulous toy handcrafted by Sire Don.

9. The Penis Plug - I took a bit of literary liberty with the penis plug and electrical play, creating a plug based on this design by Keith from Penis Plugs Ablaze. Keith was a great help with describing the use of the plug and sensations. Thanks again, Keith!

 10. The Stainless Steel Butt Plug - This is another item that is available in a wide variety of designs and which I took a bit of literary liberty with.

You can find this butt plug and many more at  JT’s Stockroom.

11. Pulsed Electrical Signal Generator - Please us caution and take the time to learn about electrical play from someone experienced with it before experimenting! That said, I recently had the opportunity to experience the sensations delivered by a Violet Wand and all I can say is wow, it was an amazing experience!

You can find this PES and moree at JT’s Stockroom.

12. The Ass Sucker - The name of this device alone is scandalously naughty. Bash certainly found it to be a wild experience. Poor Bash, I really put him through the ringer with all the toys I discovered during my research.

This is yet another devious little toy I discovered at JT’s Stockroom.

13. The Sex Machine - Of course mine had to be extreme with two probes. I don’t beleve much explanation is needed, but if you’d like to see a picture (For those 18 and over) click here.

There are some other more common toys used in the book that I didn’t discuss such as a pleasure swing and padded restraint bench. As I note at the beginning of the book, Trip My Switch is a work of fiction and incorporates only elements of Domination/submission and BDSM. It is not intended to accurately portray a true BDSM or Dom/sub relationship. Use of electrical toys is not recommended without great care and training. Liberties have been taken with the design of the toys used in this fictional work.

As always, thanks for stopping by to check out my ramblings! Happy TT!

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WOOHOO! Crissy from Romance Junkies loved Trip My Switch! I’ve been very worried about this book since I took such a big risk writing a male first person POV exotica for a primarily female audience. Thanks, Crissy! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed Bash’s story!

Here’s a little of what Crissy said about Trip My Switch. To read the entire review, click here.

“Told entirely in first person, TRIP MY SWITCH takes readers into the mindset of a man struggling to understand his own sexual desires. Nicole Austin bravely ventures deep into the shocking world of BDSM and does it with style. I was pleasantly surprised by how ‘into’ this story I became. There’s no shortage of intense sexual experiences or interesting uses of a wide variety of toys that had me eagerly reading to find out what would happen next. This book is part of Ellora’s Cave’s Exotika collection so be prepared for plenty of toe tingling scenes along with enough emotional context to earn Ms. Austin plenty of new readers.”

This is too good of a find not to share. I found an online store called The 15 Dollar Store.

They have everything from sunglasses and shoes to jeans and formal dresses. Everything is only $15 and if you spend $100 the shipping is free. The catch, its juniors sizes and they only have certain sizes available in each item, but you can find some great deals.

For example, I found the gown below for $15. So far its the only thing I’ve ordered because I’m unsure of the juniors sizing, but I figured even if I can’t wear it, I can sell it at a consignment shop.

The Hussies have so many exciting new things going on right now and a lot more hot plans for the summer. Whew, I’m having so much fun and count

teaming up with Ciana, Sahara, Nat and Sally among the wonderful blessings in my life.

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Cowgirl up! The latest edition of Lady Jaided broke the story about our PBR bull rider, Billy.

The Hussies are going to the rodeo. We’ve roped ourselves a PBR bull rider, branded our rough and ready cowboy, and are

now the proud sponsors of Billy Soksoda. He ain’t gonna stop kickin’ ‘til the clock stops tickin’ and he brings that shiny

championship buckle home. Yeehaw!

We’ve got our boots, chaps and cowboy hats, and are ready for the next go ‘round. And with the Hussies in the saddle

romance has never been this Hot.

It’s so cool seeing our logo on Billy’s chaps and shirts. Billy had told us that his new look is drawing lots of positive

attention and he’s very proud to be sponsored by The Hussies.

May is the month of the men. Ladies, be sure to check out the updated information on The Hussies website, including

a chance to vote for our next official hunk to be corralled.

Stay tuned for updates on all the latest. The Hussies are going to be having a big summer contest. We’ve invited lots of

talented authors to join us in making it one scorching hot summer and you won’t want to miss out on a second of the fun!

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I’m back! *g* Today I’m blogging about The “IT” Factor.