A Woman With Sexitude

Parting is such sweet sorrow...

2008-01-27T22:21:00.000-08:00

Alas, Queen Cassidy has decided to retire. She has purchased a villa in Tuscany and is in full pursuit of new dreams. Her passion for writing will never die, but her love of art and philanthropy with continue... Of course, I am still her humble personal assistant...(she still needs her daily lattes, mind you!) Can you blame her? She's now acquired an Italian hunk to share her days with and her new journey will hopefully take her to new and exciting destinations....

This is certainly a new chapter in everyone's lives... please continue to support these two wonderful authors as they go off on their solo careers...

Jax Cassidy

Amanda Jean Kelly

Sincerely,
Thaddeus Brighton
PA Extraordinaire

The words live on within the pages of Cassidy Kent's books....

ONE WICKED WINTER published by Amber Quill Press
FORTUNE'S FOOL published by Phaze.com

Novellas

From Phaze.com
Sunset Key
Raleigh In Rio
Dolce & Diana
Miranda Writes (in the Fortune's Fool anthology)

From Amberquillpress.com
Santa's Helper
Dear John
What Lies in Winter

On fire...

2007-06-06T12:48:00.001-07:00

I am so incredibly happy over the success of my newest book. Fortune's Fool is tearing up the charts wherever it's sold! Even though it was released at the end of the month, our anthology hit the Phaze bestseller list for May!! It's also the #4 bestseller of Phaze titles at Fictionwise and number #26 on the list of all erotica titles at Fictionwise, the largest online distributor of ebooks in the world!

Be still my heart...

To celebrate, I'm posting a hot-hot-hot excerpt from Miranda Writes, my contribution to Fortune's Fool.

Enjoy! (Be forewarned, the following contains scenes of graphic sexuality. It is not intended for readers under 18.)

...So far, this encounter had exceeded expectations. After all, she'd already been arrested and outwitted a criminal. Her fantasy life was always richer than her reality ever could be, which is why she took such pleasure in pleasing herself. Now that the handcuffs were on, all bets were off in terms of reality and the usual.

Besides the interesting details, there was something strange between them, something ethereal and predestined. This same sizzling� connection made her feel as if she had little choice about the course of events. That each small movement was supposed to happen. Had to happen.

"This is some fantasy to you, isn't it? Something zany to put into a silly book?"

She blushed, genuinely this time, for it seemed he could read her thoughts. Sure, he had belittled her work, which she did not take lightly, but the idea that he could know her mind made her shiver. She wanted nothing more than to escape him now.

Good luck, what with your hands cuffed behind his neck.

He took the momentary fracture in her defenses as an opportunity to break her. Archer swung her around by the waist, pinning her against the wall. His unsmiling mouth came down hard upon hers, as if he was about to undergo the most serious of tasks.

The kiss was like a sigh of relief, a dam breaking after relentless pressure. It had been a while and Miranda was hungry. Archer's mouth was firm and insistent as it closed over her upper lip. A warm gush of liquid heat wet her panties when his tongue slipped into her mouth to touch hers. He slid his tip over the side of hers and she relished the slow, sensuous stroke.

That pacing couldn't last for long, and the tempo quickly built to a frenzy as they battled for dominance over the heated kiss. With lips swollen and wet, they explored each other's mouths like uncharted territories. Miranda lost herself in the kiss until she heard a metallic click from behind Archer's head.

He had freed her hands. And she could only guess why.

His mouth left hers and she felt suddenly bereft without the connection, left with only the loud, throaty sound of her own gasping breath. He trailed kisses across her cheek and throat, following a slow, delightful path to her hairline. Archer then bit down on her earlobe, holding it firmly between his teeth as he tongued it back and forth. Unable to escape without pain, she silently endured the sweet torture.

"Fantasies are all right," he whispered into her ear, "in a lonely bedroom...in the darkness...but what if we made them real?"

The suggestion effectively knocked every coherent thought out of her head. He smelled like pure sex, a fragrance she had noted the moment she'd pulled his shirt over his head. The scent mocked her now, practically begging her to lick every exposed inch of his torso. The handcuffs still hanging from her wrist, Miranda slid her hand down between them and grasped his cock through thick denim. She outlined its tantalizing swell with her palm.

Archer groaned and Miranda wrapped her free hand around him, grabbing his tight ass to pull him against her. She spread her legs, rubbing herself all over his hardened length. His eyes widened in surprise, then narrowed, as if he had given himself over to the idea that she had pretty much lost her mind. Miranda agreed, but she could do nothing to help herself except ride the wave of lust to shore.

He kissed her passionately again, and her kiss was as bold as his, meeting him stroke for stroke, challenging him to outdo her.

"You think you can shock me, Archer?" Miranda asked, her tone designed to emasculate. "Go ahead and try."

He slid a hand up the inside of her thigh, causing a ripple of goosebumps in the cool air. He hooked a finger around the string of her thong and ripped off her underwear.

Here's something new, she thought.

His knuckle drifted down over her cleft and parted her sex. She moaned once. He swirled a finger between the lips of her pussy, gliding over the slick flesh, but never breaking their gaze until he brought his finger to his mouth to taste her moisture. Miranda was momentarily taken aback, and Archer looked smug, as if he'd bested her. No way would she let him think he'd won.

She smiled as he brought his hand forward and she captured his finger between her lips. Miranda had never tasted herself before and the idea of it drove her wild. With the saline taste of herself still on her lips, she went on to do him one better, unzipping his jeans and dropping to her knees.

Miranda prided herself on her ability to give a good blow job. She had nothing but contempt for women who gave a lackluster performance.

She yanked down his jeans and began with a long slow lick from base to tip, eliciting an approving groan from Archer. When her lips enveloped the head of his cock for the first time, Miranda taunted him by meeting his eyes and holding their locked gaze all the while she licked and sucked him off. After breathless minutes of pumping up and down over his hardened member, she tasted his pre-ejaculate. Her nipples tightened and tingled, excited by the prospect of tasting his come and winning their little battle.

Instead, he withdrew from her mouth and stripped down to nothing. Even in the garish light of the hanging bulb, the sight of his nude body floored Miranda. No desk job for this man. From the looks of his muscular thighs and rigid abdomen, Archer spent his time in the field, chasing down the bad guys or whatever it was he did.

Archer raised an eyebrow at her appreciative gaze, but then narrowed his eyes as if an idea had just occurred to him. He hauled her to her feet and held her by the elbow as he glanced around the room, seemingly looking for something. He must have found it, for he pulled her into the corner so fast that he accidentally booted the trash bags at his feet. Scrapped counterfeit bills spilled out at their feet, the botched leftovers of bleached dollars turned hundreds.

Miranda was so shocked that when he let go of her arm to shove her against the wall, she fell upon the pile of illegal tender. Although the move was disproportionately rough and violent when compared to their lovemaking, the aggression actually excited her more than anything. Miranda found that she loved to be on her hands and knees facing a corner. The bizarre thought of fucking a stranger on top of a mound of money in that same corner further encouraged her lust and excitement. It was decadent and outlandish.

She loved it...

© Cassidy Kent 2007

FORTUNE'S FOOL is out!

2007-06-03T14:46:00.000-07:00

Fortune's Fool is out and already it's getting rave reviews. Serena from Fallen Angel Reviews gave the book 5 Angels, a perfect rating! She called Miranda Writes, my contribution to the anthology, "just plain sexy".

And doesn't that make me smile.

This is the first review I've seen for Fortune's Fool and it's a great way to start. It's the bestselling title of all of my books on Fictionwise right now (it's hard to believe I have seven up now), and did I mention it's on sale for 25% off for a limited time only?

Le sigh...

I just love the cover of this book. Thanks, Paul. :-)

FORTUNE'S FOOL

Four mistresses of erotic romance present a collection of tales destined to get pulses racing. Sexy psychics offer delectable divination in the past, present, and future?

KING OF SWORDS.... Biana D'Arc Sparks ignite when a psychic meets a special ops warrior aboard a space station. When enemies attack, will close quarters and danger draw them together?

TEMPTING FATE Eva..... Gale An up-and-coming banker falls for the town palm reader. She might be breathtaking, but a spinster from a notorious psychic family is hardly the career boost he wanted.

MIRANDA WRITES... Cassidy Kent A novelist becomes a fortune-teller for book research. When an FBI agent mistakes her for a counterfeiter, danger and romance ensue. Will she meet her deadline... or wind up just plain dead?

FLESH AND BONE.... Selah March Tortured by a sadistic murderess, a detective may suffer an agonizing death. Only a local psychic can find him, but will she save him? Or be caught in evil's web?

May 2007 Updates!

2007-05-07T19:01:00.000-07:00

Lots of quick updates so far this month...

What Lies in Winter has earned a spot on the top ten bestseller's list for All Romance Ebooks! It has also been awarded the Ecataromance 2006 Reviewer's Choice Nomination and is Joyfully Recommended by Joyfully Reviewed! If you'd like to get a piece of all of that fire and ice, check out the book that The Good, The Bad, and the Unread called "Grade A."

Dolce & Diana's been cooking up a storm ever since its March release. JERR called it "snarky, feisty, fun". Says Romance Reviews Today, "DOLCE & DIANA is a delicious treat!" And last but not least, Dolce & Diana is a Recommended Read by May Review!
One Wicked Winter is currently on sale at Amazon for $10.40 and eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping. Don't miss this chance to experience Cassidy Kent for the very first time in print!

Whew! I think that's about it. Next up...

Fortune's Fool: An erotic anthology I'm releasing with several of my friends from Phaze. "Four mistresses of erotic romance present a collection of tales destined to get pulses racing. Sexy psychics offer delectable divination in the past, present, and future…"

ONE WICKED WINTER - Now in print!

2007-04-24T23:35:00.000-07:00

Well, One Wicked Winter has been released and I couldn't be happier. It's my very first print title, you see, so I'm very proud of it! I haven't even held it in my hot little hands yet, but it's on its way. I should definitely be asleep right now because I'm on my way to RT. Yay! It's going to be fun. I can't believe I'm still up, actually. :-) I've been working on promotions for my little book, but I think now's the time for me to go to sleep.

Oh, I did announce the winner of my Caribbean aromatherapy gift bag contest. Elizabeth B., light a candle for me while you read Dolce & Diana!

Also... The blog "The Good, the Bad, and the Unread" has reviewed several of my books. Dear John, Raleigh in Rio, and What Lies in Winter were all commented on by Gwen and received grades ranging from an A+ to a B-. Not bad at all.

G'nite!

Dolce & Diana

2007-03-25T17:33:00.000-07:00

Available at Phaze.com

March, 2006
ISBN 1-59426-524-0

After a quick and painless divorce, fashionista Diana Radford (formerly Simmons) is ready to start over. With a settlement of three million and a resort island off the coast of Grenada, she decides to realize her culinary dreams by taking over the island's restaurant, naming it "Dolce" after her mother. Although not classically educated in the culinary arts, Diana possesses a rare natural ability and puts it to work creating brilliant Italian/Caribbean fusion dishes.
Chance Kohler is a culinary celebrity like no other, with an arrogance to rival his talent. After helming several 5-star restaurants in the States, Chance jumped at the opportunity to host "Fighting Chance", his own reality cooking series. For the past two seasons, he's faced off against the best and the brightest of the cooking world. When Diana is selected as his next opponent, Chance balks at his producer's choice. The former waitress doesn't even have a degree and has only had her restaurant for six months, even if she is some kind of prodigy!

From the moment Chance sees Diana dicing mangoes in designer couture, she whets his appetite and leaves him craving for second helpings. Diana can't stand his antagonistic edge, but there's no denying the delectable sensuality in his every movement. After all, even if she loses to him, it means press for her resort. But if she wins, Diana will be the series' new host and Chance will suffer the humiliation of losing. Either way, the competition will be fierce but tasty, and the whole world will be watching.

Read the other two books in the anthology:

SUNSET KEY

RALEIGH IN RIO

Lots of Releases!

2007-03-08T11:32:00.000-08:00

The 2007 publishing schedule is lining up quite nicely for me!

Starting February, a new book will be released each month:

February - Dear John (ebook) from Amber Heat
March - Dolce & Diana (ebook) from Phaze
April - One Wicked Winter (paperback) from Amber Heat
May - Fortune’s Fool (paperback) from Phaze

Unlisted above, but sure to come out somewhere within the first half of the year is Tropical Trysts, the paperback collection that includes Sunset Key, Raleigh in Rio, and Dolce & Diana.

It’s really great to know that the first half of the year will be full of releases. Lots of promotional fun is in the works, including contests (of course), signings, and maybe even a release party…

Stay tuned!

Cassidy Kent's FREE Valentine's Day Read

2007-02-15T02:58:00.000-08:00

Romance Divas threw down the proverbial gauntlet and Cassidy Kent accepted. The result is Sonnet Seduction, a final entry into the Romance Divas E-book Challenge.

This beautiful cover was executed by Jax Crane, and it shows my gorgeous hero garbed as Pride & Prejudice's Mr. Darcy for the high school Valentine's Day Ball. Dressed like that, he might just get his Elizabeth Bennet, after all!

Check out the blurb below, then click here to download a free copy of this short story.

Twelfth grade English teacher Harper Alcott has her hands full this Valentine's Day. Between planning the school dance, verbally sparring with her colleague, Tyler Finleah, and the mysterious sonnets from a secret admirer, she has about all she can take. When she finds Mr. Darcy to her Elizabeth Bennett at the masquerade costume ball, things take a turn for the sexy. As it turns out the identity of her secret admirer may be more of a surprise than she's ready for.

Valentine's Day Sale on Fictionwise.com!

2007-02-05T14:03:00.000-08:00

Fictionwise is celebrating Valentine's Day this month. And you know what that means... All Romance/Erotica e-books are available for 20% off!

That's right. All Cassidy Kent titles on Fictionwise have a very deep discount from now until February 18th. Hmm... That's just in time for Dear John to come out on Amberheat. I'll be unveiling yet another fantastic contest to celebrate its release and Valentine's Day right around then.

Make sure you're signed up for my group so you don't miss the announcement of my contest. This is bound to be a good one. Until then, enjoy the sale and look for Dear John on February 18th!

A Rainy Day in LA

2007-01-27T17:16:00.000-08:00

Today is the day I finish Dolce & Diana. I can feel it in my bones. Or maybe that's just the LA rain. Either way, it's been a great writing day. I finished up the upcoming Amber Heat release, Dear John, with my editor Karin Story, and now it's on its way to formatting. Yay!

I've been holed up in a Studio City cafe all day, staring out at a grey Ventura Boulevard and contemplating Chance and Diana's motivations to get together, already! Don't worry, they'll make it. The two of them are just taking their sweet time. I'm way past my minimum word count for this one, but the story keeps going. As soon as I finish it, Dolce & Diana will be teaming up with Sunset Key and Raleigh in Rio to make my third print release, Tropical Trysts, coming out sometime this summer.

In other news, I got a pretty good review for What Lies in Winter. Sin St. Luke from Just Erotic Romance Reviews called it, "well-written, with a good deal of internal conflict." She also said that "Ms. Kent has written a great couple, with funny dialogue and a believable chemistry." Apparently, What Lies in Winter is "a sweet holiday read that will keep us all wishing for love at first sight."

Thanks, Sin!

I'm off to finish up Dolce & Diana. Next up, Miranda Writes, Cassidy Kent's contribution to the upcoming Fortune's Fool anthology from Phaze...

The great reveal!

2006-12-29T17:54:00.000-08:00

With a new year comes new and wonderful things. Drumroll please. Tah-dah, the very very first print cover for Cassidy Kent! Can you believe it? Not so long ago I discovered I would get my first publishing opportunity and now this! This beautiful cover was designed by Trace Edward Zaber of Amber Quill (Thanks Trace!)

I'm so estatic I'm shaking...

Hugs and Kisses for the New Year!

Fortune's Fool cover - 25% off Santa's Helper @ Fictionwise.com!

2006-12-13T01:07:00.000-08:00

Cover artist Paul Johns just provided us the cover for Fortune's Fool, an upcoming print anthology including stories by Bianca D'Arc, Eva Gale, and Selah March. Cassidy is in the midst of Miranda Writes, a sexy story about an author with a deadline and an FBI agent out to bust a counterfeiting ring, brought together by a fortune-teller.

FORTUNE'S FOOL
An Erotic Anthology
featuring MIRANDA WRITES
March 2007 from Phaze.com

Author Miranda Franklin has a deadline and a dilemma: if she doesn't turn in the last book of her three book deal in thirty days, her publisher will cast her back into the waters of obscurity. A felicitous run-in with a psychic cures her nasty case of writer's block when Miranda accepts a job at the paranormal shop-around-the-corner. Special Agent Matt Archer has spent his life proving his worth to his father by following in his FBI footsteps. He hopes to nail one of the shops providing false fronts for a counterfeiting ring getting away with millions. They've eluded the Bureau for months, but if Archer can take them down, he'll finally get a promotion and win his father's approval.

When Agent Archer poses as a client for Farra's Fortunes, an immediate attraction sparks between him and the lovely little liar keeping up appearances for the shop. After finding all the proof needed, he reads Miranda her rights, booking her for conspiracy to counterfeit unless she agrees to go back to Farra's Fortunes to nail the rest of the ring. If Miranda busts the ring for Archer, will she finish her book by deadline... or wind up just plain dead?

Also...

All titles with a holiday theme are on sale at Fictionwise.com! Receive 25% off a copy of the award-winning novella Romance News called "terrific!" If you love contemporary erotic romance with just a hint of fairy-tale thrown in, Santa's Helper is right up your alley. But act fast: this sale ends on December 18th!

SANTA'S HELPER
Available from Amber Quill Press
ISBN: 1-59279-559-5
25% Off at Fictionwise.com - This Week Only!

When Manhattanite CEO Noel Ford decides to adopt a letter addressed to Santa Claus, he never expects to end up escorting sexy single mother Maura Kelly around the city on Christmas Eve. Because of her son Kyle's selfless wish for her to find love again after her husband's death, Maura agrees to spend the day with the handsome stranger, against her better judgment.

The spark between Noel and Maura is immediate, but the distance between Park Avenue and the New Jersey suburbs is immense. Are their two worlds too dissimilar to merge or will they be able to bridge the distance with love?

15% off Santa's Helper @ Fictionwise.com!

2006-12-04T20:16:00.000-08:00

SANTA'S HELPER
Available from Amber Quill Press
ISBN: 1-59279-559-5
15% Off at Fictionwise.com - This Week Only!
Watch the preview...

The weather outside may be frightful, but a sexy yuletide romance is delightful... And this week for $3.40, you can get a copy of the award-winning novella Romance News called "terrific!" If you love contemporary erotic romance with just a hint of fairy-tale thrown in, Santa's Helper is the book for you. This offer is only available for a limited time, though, so get your copy today!

When Manhattanite CEO Noel Ford decides to adopt a letter addressed to Santa Claus, he never expects to end up escorting sexy single mother Maura Kelly around the city on Christmas Eve. Because of her son Kyle’s selfless wish for her to find love again after her husband’s death, Maura agrees to spend the day with the handsome stranger, against her better judgment.

The spark between Noel and Maura is immediate, but the distance between Park Avenue and the New Jersey suburbs is immense. Are their two worlds too dissimilar to merge or will they be able to bridge the distance with love?

WHAT LIES IN WINTER :: Contest :: PHILOSOPHY gift set

2006-11-05T13:51:00.000-08:00

Cassidy Kent is back with a brand new contest and a mouth-watering prize! Before we get to that, the winner of last month's Raleigh in Rio prize pack is Cathie M! Enjoy your prize, Cathie, and thanks for blogging about Raleigh in Rio.!

Now for the November What Lies in Winter contest...

WHAT YOU'LL WIN

The Ski House - A three-piece, wintertime-inspired gift set from Philosophy and a great companion for What Lies in Winter. After a perfect day on the slopes, your body is tired but you feel amazing and are ready to indulge in a little apres-ski fun - and Philosophy's Ski House beckons. This set of head-to-toe pamperers is the perfect way to cap off the ultimate day on the slopes. After reinvigorating yourself, you'll be ready to hit the slopes all over again tomorrow. Set includes a 4 oz Double Rich Hot Cocoa ultra rich, award-winning 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath, a 2 oz Marshmallow Body Souffle, and a .5 oz Kiss Me Pink peppermint lip balm.

HOW TO ENTER

This is the easy part. If you're a member of Cassidy Kent's newsgroup, you're automatically entered to win! If not, click here to sign up. You'll get regular updates on Cassidy's new releases and appearances, and automatic entries for certain contests. The winner will be announced on November 19. Good luck!

Dolce & Diana

2006-11-04T17:48:00.000-08:00

Cover design by Jax Crane
Publisher :: PHAZE
Release date :: March 2007

After a quick and painless divorce, fashionista Diana Radford (formerly Simmons) is ready to start over. With a settlement of three million and a resort island off the coast of Grenada, she decides to realize her culinary dreams by taking over the island's restaurant, naming it "Dolce" after her mother. Although not classically educated in the culinary arts, Diana possesses a rare natural ability and puts it to work creating brilliant Italian/Caribbean fusion dishes.

Chance Kohler is a culinary celebrity like no other, with an arrogance to rival his talent. After helming several 5-star restaurants in the States, Chance jumped at the opportunity to host "Fighting Chance", his own reality cooking series. For the past two seasons, he's faced off against the best and the brightest of the cooking world. When Diana is selected as his next opponent, Chance balks at his producer's choice. The former waitress doesn't even have a degree and has only had her restaurant for six months, even if she is some kind of prodigy!

From the moment Chance sees Diana dicing mangoes in designer couture, she whets his appetite and leaves him craving for second helpings. Diana can't stand his antagonistic edge, but there's no denying the delectable sensuality in his every movement. After all, even if she loses to him, it means press for her resort. But if she wins, Diana will be the series' new host and Chance will suffer the humiliation of losing. Either way, the competition will be fierce but tasty, and the whole world will be watching.

It's out! It's out!

2006-10-14T16:10:00.000-07:00

What Lies In Winter
by Cassidy Kent
ISBN-10: 1-59279-628-1 (Electronic)
ISBN-13: 978-1-59279-628-1 (Electronic)

When workaholic Hayley goes on a much-needed holiday to her favorite cabin hideaway tucked deep in the mountains of the Mammoth ski resort, she doesn’t expect to meet the beast of a man occupying her rental.

Bestselling mystery author, Nicholas Rhiordan, happens to have the same plan in mind, vacationing in his luxury cabin. He wants nothing better than to be left alone to finish his next novel, but when Hayley makes a surprise appearance, he discovers she’s hell-bent on disrupting his peaceful balance. Like any feral beast, his only recourse is to throw her out on her ass in a heap of snow and hope that she gets the hint.

When a relentless blizzard forces them to share the same quarters, their fiery personalities and equally combustible attraction could melt the ice caps off the snowy mountains. Once the storm blows over, will their connection fizzle like a snow flurry or will they pen a perfect ending?

Genres: Contemporary / Voyeurism / Interracial
Heat Level: 2 Length: Novella (22k words)

Blog to WIN!!

2006-10-08T12:45:00.000-07:00

Cassidy Kent has designed a fantastic contest to celebrate the release of RALEIGH IN RIO, her latest novella and follow-up to Sunset Key! The winner will receive a free copy of the book and a Cassidy Kent tote filled with everything you need for a romantic evening in one of the sexiest cities in the world! From a mini-bottle of Escada's Rockin' Rio perfume, to Caipirinha, a CD collection of Brazilian music sure to knock your socks off, this prize pack will put you in the mood to grab a gorgeous partner and samba the night away!How to win? Easy! Just join Cassidy's online group, and then choose one of the following two options...

Post an entry about RALEIGH IN RIO on your blog, message board, or forum, including an image of the cover and a link to buy the book! All of the information is located here.

If that option doesn't work for you, never fear! You can also print out the Raleigh in Rio flyer and post it somewhere public, like an internet cafe, your local library, or anywhere else you'd like.

Send a link to the blog post, or a picture of the posted flyer by email, including your name and email address to cassidykent @ gmail.com (without the spaces, of course). At the end of October, one winner will be selected from a random drawing.

Finally a cover for What Lies In Winter!

2006-09-26T21:16:00.000-07:00

I'm so proud to show everyone my gorgeous cover! Thanks Trace for your hard work!! Can you believe it? Two books due out this month. I'll keep you posted...

WHAT LIES IN WINTER
AMBER QUILL PRESS
Release date :: October 15, 2006

When workaholic Hayley goes on a much needed holiday to her favorite cabin hideaway tucked deep in the mountains of the Mammoth ski resort, she doesn’t expect to meet the beast of a man occupying her rental.

Bestselling mystery author, Nicholas Rhiordan, happens to have the same plan in mind, vacationing in his luxury cabin. He wants nothing better than to be left alone to finish his next novel, but when Hayley makes a surprise appearance, he discovers she’s hell-bent on disrupting his peaceful balance. Like any feral beast, his only recourse is to throw her out on her ass in a heap of snow and hope that she gets the hint.

When a relentless blizzard forces them to share the same quarters, their fiery personalities and equally combustible attraction could melt the ice caps off the snowy mountains. Once the storm blows over, will their connection fizzle like a snow flurry or will they pen a perfect ending?

Contest for SUNSET KEY!

2006-09-25T20:32:00.000-07:00

Sunset Key has been steadily moving up the Fictionwise BestSeller list. It’s currently ranked #80 in sales of Erotica books!! To celebrate, Cassidy Kent is having a giveaway! If Sunset Key makes it into the top 25 ranked books in the Erotica category, one lucky member of her group will win a $20 Amazon gift certificate. Check out the novella that Romance Divas called "...my idea of a perfect romance."

Freesia Daniels, personnel specialist and consummate planner, wasn't prepared to get the boot from her company for possessing a heart. When she decides to return home from Boston to the sunny beaches of Key West to lick her wounds, she discovers her heartbroken past has finally caught up with her in the form of Zachary Gray, her childhood sweetheart. He lures her to his island getaway and lands them smack in the middle of a raging hurricane. Lightning doesn't often strike twice, but this storm might give them both a second chance at love.

Raleigh in Rio -- The Book Preview is now Available!

2006-09-24T14:05:00.000-07:00

Hello my sweets... I'm proud to announce the new book preview for RALEIGH IN RIO is available on my website. With the October 1st release nearing, I thought it would be a fun way to give you a glimpse of what's in store for you if you buy the novella at Phaze.com. This is the follow up to SUNSET KEY and even Freesia makes an appearance.

Please check out the book preview and tell me what you think...

A Great Review from Romance News!

2006-09-03T12:18:00.000-07:00

Well, I was just wandering around Romance Divas today, and I happened to see a post about a great review for Santa's Helper!

Ellie McBride from Romance News called Santa's Helper "a terrific holiday tale of generosity and love that achieves both Christmas cheerfulness and sexy satisfaction in one brightly wrapped package." She went on to say that "Kent turns phrases with a certain ease and mastery that has become rare in romance publishing."

WOW! I was so happy to see this review, I almost wiped away a tear. To read the whole review, click here. Thanks, Ellie and Romance News!

4 Great Reviews...and 1 Caveman!

2006-08-27T22:25:00.000-07:00

Man, oh man. The reviews keep pouring in for Santa's Helper and Sunset Key, including a second One Shot Wonder award from Literary Sass! Check it out down below...

I'm pouring all of this positive energy into my current WIP, a novella called Dear John, intended for submission to the Ellora's Cavemen anthology. Since it is a contest and all, I don't want to give too much away, but I can say that it centers around a ten-year high school reunion, where I will return to the much-loved theme I explored in Sunset Key: reunited high school sweethearts. It's set in Pittsburgh, and I'm enjoying research into one of America's oldest cities. Everything from the Monongahela Incline to Chatham Village is going into Dear John, and I hope it will lend to a realistic and emotional novella of second chances.

I'm off to do some more writing. Ciao!

SUNSET KEY

"…an excellent short story featuring realistic characters, a lovely setting and intense passion. The sex scenes were hot with all the intensity of lovers who have not seen each for a long time. I truly look forward to reading more of Ms. Kent's stories!"— Sakura Kai, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

"The characters of Free and Zach are likeable…Key West is a beautiful setting for romance. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to everyone."—Ellen, The Romance Studio

SANTA'S HELPER

"1 Shot – A Toast to a Great Book!…Ms. Kent delivers some great scenes, terrific emotion, hot sex, and a tidy ending, in 45 pages. The love at first sight is so well done that it could convince a…non-believer."—Literary Sass

"[Cassidy Kent] weaves sweet romance with hot sex, characters that are as real as people you meet everyday, and a skill for the craft that puts her at the top of my must-read list. Whether the sun is shining, or the first snow of winter is falling, this story will remain with you always."—Lynn Burton, TCM Reviews

One Shot Wonder

2006-07-27T09:50:00.000-07:00

I am delighted to announce that I have received the One Shot Wonder award from Literary Sass for SUNSET KEY! Both the Word Wench and Literary Sass herself reviewed the story and gave it One Shot - A Toast to a Great Book!

Word Wench loved SUNSET KEY’s hero, Zachary Gray, saying that “his genuine concern for her first, his take-charge attitude when the worst of the storm hits, set him up as a man the Wench could appreciate.” Apparently, my book was “the key to the Wench’s heart” as she stated “Cassidy Kent has done it…. she has hit the Wench’s soft spot.”

For a sassy lady, Literary Sass had some sweet things to say about SUNSET KEY, as well. “I was so engrossed in their pain, their fears, and their obvious love for each other, that I couldn’t put the book down.” Wow!

To read these reviews as well as those of other authors, check out the Literary Sass site. I promise you’ll be entertained. They might even turn you on to a good book or two!

Tweaks to my website

2006-07-13T23:21:00.000-07:00

Hello dahlings...

I wanted to let you know that I've made some changes to my website. Although the tweaks are minor, I absolutely adore them! Don't miss out on the wonderful reviews I've gotten including a 4.5 Flags from Euro Reviews and a 4 Stars from Just Erotic Romance Reviews!

I can't wait to announce the winners of my contest and I've quite a few ideas in store for future giveaways. Thanks so much for your support...now, if you love the book previews Jax created, please go vote for them HERE. You may have to register, but your 5 star ratings will get us noticed.

Smoochies, Cassidy

Cassidy Kent's Sexy Stocking Giveaway

2006-07-01T23:34:00.000-07:00

It's Christmas in July with Cassidy Kent. To celebrate the release of SANTA'S HELPER, I have decided to host a contest! To enter, all you need to do is sign up for my newsletter by clicking below.

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The winner will receive Santa's Sexy Stocking, stuffed with all kinds of goodies for my naughty and nice readers. The contest results will be announced on July 16, so sign up soon!