Here it is… my seventh release of the year. Shifting Gears was released on October 29th. This book features one of my favorite heroes of all time. Mark Rossi. You might remember him as the third from Sebastian and Lynn’s menage in Driven. Well, now the three of them are on tour in China.
This book is unique because it’s the first foursome (involving two couples) I’ve ever written. The dynamic was really interesting to explore. It’s an f/m/m/f foursome, in case you were wondering 🙂
The other fun part of writing this book is that I got to use a lot of things I saw on my own trip to China including Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Cheung Chau. I posted a bunch of picture of things in the story if you’re interested. You can find the post on the blog from Shifting Gears release day.
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Blurb:
A standalone book in the Cougar Challenge series, this book picks up the story of Mark Rossi (introduced in Driven). Books in the Cougar Challenge series do not have to be read in order to be enjoyed.
Mark envies his friend Sebastian and the Cougar who tamed him. For years he’s had his eye on a sexy, older, married woman. Despite his and Bastian’s sexual adventures, he refuses to poach outside his steamy fantasies.
Sloan travels with the race car drivers as the league’s publicist. Living abroad can be lonely, especially when touring somewhere like China—where beautiful landscapes surround them but language and cultural barriers are high. Until she meets Lynn, who shares her love of erotic romances. In Lynn, she gains more than a friend because sexy-as-sin navigator Mark is never far from the Cougar and her fiancé, making Sloan wonder if it’s time rejoin the dating scene after a nasty divorce.
When Lynn notices the chemistry between Mark and Sloan, she issues the Cougar Challenge. Sloan never imagined she might grant her younger lover the strength to explore the sexual tension that has been building between him and his friend since their Cougars entered their lives.
Four friends, two couples, one night none of them will forget.
Reader Advisory: Novel contains a f/m/m/f ménage.
Excerpt:
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An Excerpt From: SHIFTING GEARS Copyright © JAYNE RYLON, 2010 All Rights Reserved, Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Inc. Chapter One “Oh my God!” The woman on the corrugated aluminum bleacher several rows in front of Sloan turned with wide eyes when Sloan shouted. She caught Sloan’s stare on the sexy cover of her erotic romance novel and flipped it closed—cover side down—discretely. “Sorry, didn’t mean to startle you.” Sloan smiled. “I know how it is when you’re lost in a good book. And that book is fan-fucking-tastic! I love Mari Carr. Her stories are smoking hot. Especially the ménages. Yum.” The woman grinned and nodded. “I’ve read almost all of hers. My reading group back in the US mailed me this one. It arrived last night and I’m halfway done already. I tried to ration it out—a chapter a day—but it’s impossible.” “Thank God for ebook readers, huh? I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have access to all the new releases from this side of the globe.” Sloan stepped into the stands then picked her way down the incline, closer to the woman, careful not to slip in her three-inch heels. At least she’d worn jeans to the race site today instead of her usual skirted suit. “I hear that. It can get lonely being a foreigner in a country where you don’t speak the language. Especially one as difficult to pick up as Mandarin or Cantonese. Reading keeps me from getting too homesick, though it leads to other…complications.” When the woman laughed, her entire face brightened. Around Sloan’s age, close to forty, she seemed carefree and infectiously happy. “I know what you mean. Or at least I used to. Now I have a young stud to keep me occupied when I get revved up. I’m engaged to Sebastian Fiori. The driver for—” “Oh! Don’t worry, I know who he is. Sexy as sin and a four-time world champion rally car racer to boot. So you must be Lynn Madison, you bitch.” The humongous diamond flashing on the woman’s finger had confirmed Sloan’s suspicions. Talk of Bastian and the alluring cougar who’d tamed him had run rampant this season. Scores of young sex goddesses mourned their loss. Many had tried for years to snag him or his luscious navigator Mark Rossi, but none had succeeded in tempting either guy into more than a one-night stand. Until Sebastian fell head over heels in love on first sight last season. Everyone agreed he’d never performed better. Lynn must be good for the man. What was good for the driver was good for the sport. And that was good for Sloan. “It’s true.” Lynn sighed and her eyes took on a faraway look. “I’m the luckiest woman alive.” “I’m Sloan Desai, by the way.” She held out her hand, but Lynn hugged her instead of shaking it. “Sorry, but after two minutes I feel like I’ve known you forever. Have a seat.” Lynn gestured with the spine of her novel toward the racetrack, which snaked past the base of the stadium they sat in. “You know, Bastian’s mentioned you before. I think we might’ve even talked on the phone once when you scheduled some of his interviews. You’re the publicist for the league, right?” “Yep. That’s me.” Sloan winked. “In charge of keeping the boys out of trouble with the media, managing their images and bringing fans in by the truckload.” “Seems like you’re doing a great job. I heard the first couple days of the exhibition are sold out.” “They are. Thanks.” “So how do you like China so far?” The event would take place in Guangdong province, about a half-hour outside Guangzhou, in a few weeks—a great chance for the teams to tune up or experiment in the off-season. The crews had arrived early to acclimate, which meant Sloan had to be on-site to defuse any…situations…that could cause trouble with the local hosts. Full of testosterone and daring, the guys in the league sometimes crossed the line. “I haven’t been able to do much sightseeing. I have to stick fairly close-by.” Sloan shrugged. “Yeah, I know what you mean.” Lynn grimaced. “The teams do tend to get rowdy on occasion. Maybe you can take a day trip or two with me. I write travel guides for a living, so I like to check out as much as I can in the areas we visit. Sebastian gets nervous when I’m out on my own though. Especially in locations a little more exotic.” “You don’t seem like the kind of woman to sit around and wait for a man simply to ease his mind. A woman after my own heart, by the way.” “You’re right, I’m no shrinking violet.” Lynn grinned. “But I worry that if he’s worried, he’ll be distracted. The sport is dangerous enough as it is. Plus, I miss him if I stray too far.” “I hope ‘him’ is me.” A deep growl sounded from behind their spot on the bench. Sitting side by side, neither woman had heard the soft soles of Sebastian’s racing sneakers on the concrete as he approached. “Or I’ll have to kick some ass and those days are supposed to be behind me.” “Old man.” Sloan swallowed hard at the jibe from the other guy who strode toward them—Mark Rossi. It was either that or moan aloud at his spectacular build. Thick muscles filled out his racing jumpsuit to perfection. She wished she’d seen him going instead of coming so she could check out his killer ass, but the bulge at his crotch and the humor in his warm eyes made for scrumptious consolation prizes. She’d spied him from across the room at events she’d arranged, but usually she had a job to do while in attendance. Of course she’d found herself staring at promo shots of him on more occasions than she cared to admit, but never before had she been able to take her time and study his legendary features in person—bold cheekbones, olive skin and glossy, sandy hair. And, shit, now she was staring. Maybe her imagination played tricks on her, but it seemed as if he might be gawking in return. |
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Question: I love to travel and use lots of the destinations I’ve been to in my books. What’s your favorite place you’ve traveled to?
Well I’d love to travel but I don’t get to do it very often. I’m pretty sure that in APril my favorite will be LA for RT but for now my fav would be New York. I got to sing at Carnegie Hall and that was pretty freaking cool 🙂
KittyKelly
There are two places that stay in my mind as special-Savannah Georgia, and Albuquerque New Mexico. Both have lovely, old world areas, and wonderful memories of the time I spent there.
I traveled when I was young. Haven’t done so much since having kids. As a kid, it was a trip to Austria the first year I learned to ski. It was a great trip and a beautiful desintation.
BTW – already said this, but LOVE the Cougars – the train scene was beyond HOT!
I haven’t really travelled out of the country that much. Okay so I’ve been to England and Mexico (when I was young and too stupid to know better). Stateside I’ve been all over it seems. The military will do that for you at times.
The furthest I’ve been is Cozumel, and that was beautiful. But my favorite trip was to Portland, OR. The old growth forests were gorgeous, the company was fabulous, and we managed to escape Hurricane Ike while we were gone. My daughter will always remember that trip cause she got to go sky diving too.
I really haven’t been anywhere exciting, but one of my dream trips would have to be to Ireland. I’d love to travel through all of the little towns and see some beautiful sights.
I went to Alaska and it was great. We were gone for two weeks; one week on a cruise and the second week we traveled by rail to Fairbanks. This trip was a true bonding experience for my mother and me.
Unfortunately I haven’t traveled anywhere that exciting, but one of theses days I would love to travel to England, Ireland and/or Australia.
So far my favorite place was at the farthest north end of Scotland. Beautiful and desolate.
I loved our vacations on Maui. Besides loving the beautiful beaches and exploring the island, it was a memorable family time as well. Lots of laughter and special togetherness time makes for wonderful memory days.
I haven’t been many places. I did love Virgin Gorda – went there for my honeymoon. Very laid back and relaxing! And WARM!
I travel internationally a lot and my favorite place so far has been Ireland. It is so full of mystery and history everywhere you look.
Bahamas. Loved it
I loved Seattle WA. My fav place
Canada is beautiful!!!
Unfortunatley i have not done alot of traveling. Mostly in the states. Laredo TX was beautiful. Other than the states i’ve only ever been out of the US to Canada and Sausi Arabia, Bahrain and for 2 hours Germany lol Except for Canada i visited those other country in the Army and not for fun.
Lisa B
Disney flordia! Magical place
I love going to Vagas and checking out all the hotels. Not much of a gambler so i check out the artwork. Ceasars Palace is my favorite to see besides the Bellagio (sp).
Jamaica – I’d love to go back. Maybe someday.
I havent travled far from home so it would have to be the beach. South Padre Island!
I think my favorite places have ended up being places we didn’t plan on going to begin with! We love to just get in the car and go. I really love the coast in Northern California, we discovered so many amazing places up there!
Definitely the Bahamas! I went when I was 18 almost 10 years ago…but man would I go there in a heart beat if I had the chance again.
I love the Caribbean
were would my fav be i like to go to ireland were my family is from and see the stone and some of the old church one that my grandpartents
were married in
and i can say i in joy all of the book and would love to read all of them and blog about them